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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28

''Mon Dieu,' exclaimed Mile, "a man
must be in there!" She cautiously APP
preached the cupboard and sure
enough she could detect the heavy
breathing of someone inside. She
turned the key in the door and left
her dog barking at the cupboard
while she ran to the head of the
stairs screaming for the landlord.
The landlord came up the stairs five
steps at a time, followed by all the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28

There should be more plays of The
Christian" type. The stage would be
better for it, and so would the peo-
pie. THE Christian" teaches a moral
that leaves a lasting and pleasant inn
press on the memory. One feels bet
ter for having witnessed it. The play,
which is adapted from Hall Gaines
novel of the same name. was present
ed at the Illinois theatre last evening
by competent company headed by
Stanton Elliott and Miss Clara Blan-
dick. who most creditably enacted the
roles of John Storm and Glory Quayle.
The audience was a large one and
unusually appreciative.
Paul Gilmore, supported by an eX-
cellent company, will appear at the
Illinois Sunday in HaddOn Chambers
comedy of temperament, The Tyran-
ally produced by Sir Charles Wynd-
ham at the Criterion theatre. Lon
don, and ran for two consecutive sea
sons. Paul Gilmore appears in the
part of Clement Parbury. originally
presented by Wyndham. Haddon
Chambers. whose literary work is well
central character and invested him
with delightful courtesy and consid-
GRAFTON as well as strong sense of
humOr. which comes to his aid when
his wife and others persists in break
ing i'm upon the writing hours of a
writing man which he holds should he
sacred. \ rather gouty colonel, Par
bury's wife. and his secretary, Hya-
cinth Woodward, are three as de-
Iightfully drawn characters as one
can find in modern drama. Mr.. Gill
more is supported by an excellent
company and the play is a dramatic
as well as literary gem.
The Murray Comedy company, an
excellent organization, will hold the
boards at the Illinois theatre for Il
week commencing Monday. The
company numbers % people, car
load of scenery and mechanical eff
fects. producing all royalty plays,
such as Natures Nobleman," Love
and Duty" "A Southern Romance"
Miss Hursey From Jersey" "A Con-
vict's Wife," John Martins Secret
Two Friends" cinderella and
prince Otto" \ number of new and
novel specialties will be introduced
between the acts by Miss Hazel, the
kentucky quartet and Mons. Du-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28
Could Live on Love.

Father-The idea of marrying that
young fellow! He couldn't scrape
enough money together TO buy n square
meal.
Daughter-But what difference need
that make? We haven't either of US
had a bit of appetite for months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28
The si1k HAD WORN In London.

There are always two kinds of silk
hats. each of the best quality. on sale
in London. One is the strictly fashion
able model, '-the latest" or whatever
one may choose to call it, which is re-
tailed in the west end at from n guinea
to % shillings. The other is the style
which Immediately preceded it and has
"gone out" although the quality is I'M
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28
TOPICS OF ODE THEATRE.

with the conversation The prince was
quick to take in the situation and
adapted himself to the occasion with
consummate tact, while all the Mis-
sourians were deeply affected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28

that had been placed there for safe
keeping. As the truth dawned upon
the landlord and the people assem-
bled, like the Arab, they silently fold
ed their tents and stole away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28

whenever you suspect a man Of
trickery or deceit, or a woman either,
for that matter. stand on his right and
closely watch his expression. There
never was an actor slIillful enough to
cover up the marks of his real person
ality. as nature has stamped them on
the right side of his face"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28

Study the Right Side.
A photographer was asked the other
day if there is. any special reason why
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-28

| brec's trained dogs. monkeys. cats
and rats.
1.-The Emerald Isle" the new Sir
Arthur Sullivan opera, that ran 4
whole year at the Savoy theatre,
London, and nearly half year at the
Herald Square theatre, New York, and
which is I % be rendered i'm this city by
Jefferson De Angels and his opera
company. at the Illinois. March IS.
is the last work of the famous au-
thor of "PinafCre." Patience" The
Mikado." ''Iolanthe." Utopia" The
Pirates of Penzance," etc, and is said
suggestive of all of Sir Arthur'S OPP
eras. The New York Herald calls it
Sir Arthur's swan song. gentle ref
erence to the fact that the famous
composer died while at work on the
last parts of the work.
captain links of the Horse Ma
rines,' which will shortly be seen
here, is fantastic comedy in three
acts by Clyde Fitch. who is the au-
thor of number of successful plays,
including Beau Brummel.' Nathan
Hale" Barbara Frietchie." The
Moth and the Flame" Lovers Lane"
etc. The action is laid in the early
70's in the city of New York. This
is the time when the quaint Grecian
bend. the Dolly Warden and the re-
markable hustle were a part of the
fashionable lady's appearance. and the
gentlemen were dressed in peculiarly
cut frock coats and wore fantastic
pot hats. Captain Jinks of the Horse
Marines ran for 200 nights at the
Garrick theatre, New York. The part
of Nine. Trentoni. the leading female
role of the play. is in the hands of a
beautiful young actress. Miss Eliza
beth Kennedy. The title role of Capt.
Jinks is played by Theodore Babcock,
who is generally considered one of
the matinee heroes of the American
stage.
Mile Irene and ZaZa, one of the
many special features with Charles
H. Yale's Everlasting Devils Auc-
tion," had recently an odd experience
in Bangor, Me-. where they were play
ing. Returning from the theatre Mile
Irene and Zaza had gone directly to
their room in the hotel, and on en-
tering it Miles dog began barking
vociferously at large cupboard
standing in the center of the room.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-06
Mclaurin Interviewed.

Il know nothing at all about the
Indianola NATTER said Senator Nc
l.aurin tonight. until read the presi-
dents statement in Birmingham yes
terday, while on my way here. | didn't
know the town had a negro postmas-
ter. must say the presidents action
is very remarkable procedure, and
one that will need some further eXpla-
nation. know the people Of Indianola
to be law abiding in every respect
They are as much Untitled to postal
facilities, as any community in the
United States. If there is any way
to do it I am going to have the post
Office re-establshed. OF course,
cant make the president do this, but
after see him, will know more
about my future action in the matter
| believe the resignation Of the post
master was voluntary, and when fur
ther information Is received the case
will not be as serious as it now looks.
In my opinion the main trouble is that
you can't make white folks out of
negroes
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-06
hill Ask Roosevelt to
Explain His Action

eral Wanamakcr. bit when the fact
that they were disrupting some South
&rn communities, came to be under
stood by President Harrison Ge or
tpr2d a change o1 policy and admitted
that he had been mislcd b. tie Rppub-
Iican influences making the rerommon-
cations.
There is a general surprise and re
eret that President Roosevelt has
closed this postofiice. and the general
comment is one OF severe criticism.
Republicans admit that a mistake
has been made. One of them remark
ed today that if President Roosevelt
We're to appoint negro to a $1,000
pOstoftice in Maine or Massachusetts
there would be greater outcry than
ever has occurred in the south.
The question is asked why the
president does not appoint a few ne
groes to northern and western post
Offices, II he is sincere in his action
concerning lndianola.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-06
FOUND FRIEND IN MILLER.
Homeless Jap Welcomed by the Poet
of the Sjerras."

Yone Noguchi, the young Japanese
artist and writer, has been termed by
Charles Warren Stoddard the dream
child Certainly he is naively in.
.eresling person ality. After gradual
ing at the University of TOXIC at an
early age. dissatisfied with shut-in
life, and believing that in the Eng
.ish language he could express himself
TO better advantage than in his own
'orgue, he went tc San Francisco,
where. as he expressed it, he slept
on the floor Of the city He CON
innes: You get tired Of that life a
While. | think where can 60. Joa'
luin Miller likes Japs. He will see
YOU Accordingly Noguchi took up
lis knapsack. At Oakland, the noun
ain home of the poet of the Sierras,
ne Knocked at the door and Miller
opened it. Il have come to stay with
you,' said Noguchi. why come in"
cried Miller II love Japs. How long
can you stay-a week. month, a
year ten years."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-06

On days mentioned below the sale
of one-way Colonist tickets is author.
lied from St. Louis, Thebis, Cairo
and Memphis. under the following
conditions: One-half of the standard
first class oneway rate, plus $500.
Missouri.-All points on st. L., S.
w. Ry., south of Delta, Mo.
Arkansas.-All pcints, except Lit
tie Rock and points on Little Rock
Branch between Altheimer and Lit
tie Rock.
Texas.-All points.
Louisiana.-To all points on the Cot.
ton Belt, Kansas City Southern, T.
& P. Except New Orleans), H. & S.
and Southern Pacific Except La
Fayette).
Oklahoma and Indian Territory
All points.
Dates Of Sale.-October 21st, No.
vember 4t.4 and 18th, December End
and 10Th, 1902; January 9Th and goth,
February ID and 18th and April lth
and 21st, 1903.
Tickets are to be second class tick
cts, limited to continuous passage,
and plainly stamped on each coupon
"Colonist." These tickets will not be
honored in standard sleeping cars.
E. w. LeBEAUME.
General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-06

.,,..bineton. Jan. 6.-Southcrn mem
Of Congress are much wrought
80. the action OF President Roose-
:. s,snending the postotiice at IN
.o,a Miss, following the res!gha-
90 Mrs. Minnie NJ. Cox the negro
ostmstress.
Commemorative Patrick Henry, in
district Indianola is situated
:, irtroduce a resolution in the house
.,;no ON the president for informa-
;, and an explanation as to why his
o,stituents should be punished 50
eyerely
oon,a of the southern congressman
..nornd the query as to whether the
resident would have adopted slmi-
~ course in case an unpopular post
,.ster in New York or Boston had
,oon forced out of Office. What is just
n New York or Boston, they declare,
;,ct also to the abscure little town
in Mississippi.
II is stated at the postoffice depart
mont that Mrs. Cox, whose resignation
has not been accepted will receive the
sa,arv of $1,000 until her successor is
anpointed and qualities.
The department has ordered all
mail for Indianola to be sent to Green
Vile. in the adjoining county Of Wash
ington. 1t is fully twenty-five miles
IN Greenfield from Indianola, and the
600 people who get their mail at the
latter place will be put to great incon-
yenience by the arrangement. 1t has
been reported that they have establish
cd carrier service which will tenn
norarilv keep the community in touch
with the outside world.
There are a number Of small offices
between Indianola and Greenville, one
or two of them less than half the dis
tance between the two towns, but they
are not presidential Offices and the
department will not turn the business
of the presidential office at Indianola
over to them.
For a time, cases similar to that at
Indianola We're quite frequent under
the Harrison administration. Negroes
were appointed by Postmaster Gen
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-06
Armour Station, Kansas City, Kansas.

The new subscribers for 1903 who
81 nd S1.75 for the new volul4a at once
will receive free all the remaining is
sues for 1902, including the double
calendar for 1903, autographed in
twelve colors and gold.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION.
IA Berkeley Street. :. Boston, Mass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Tie regular meeting of the stock
holders Of the Gillespie & Bro. Grocer
company, OF Pine Bluff, Ark, will be
held in the Office Of the said con-
pany between the hours Of 10 O'Clock
a. "A. aH,l o'clock p. M, on WeAnes-
lay. January :, 1893, for the purpose
ii eiecting officers for the ensuing
eear, and for other purptEes.
V. o. ALEXANDER, Pres.
T. 4. GILLESPIE. Secretary.
December 10, 1902. If
The Youths Companion in 1908.
During 1909 the Youths Compaion
xil publish in 50 weekly issues
serial stories. each book in itself, re-
hecting American life in home, camp
and field.
special articles contributed by famous
men and women-travelers, essayists,
soldiers. sailors, statesmen and men of
affairs.
-; 200
thoughtful and timely editorial articles
cn important public and domestic ques-
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short stories by the best of living
story ywriters-stories of character,
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short notes on current events, and dis
cover!es in the fields of science and
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Bright and amusing anecdotes, items
of strange and curious knowledge,
poems and sketches.
This is what the Youths Compan-
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the quality of it is fully equal to the
quantity 1t is edited for the entire
family The busiest people read it be-
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It's weekly summary of important
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rs editorial comment on political
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-01-06


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Douglas Island news., 1903-11-04

The Valdez delegates to the Republi- can convention at Juneau are w. S. Amy, Sam Blum, John Lyons, H. w. Miller, B. F. Willard andJ. c. Martin
 Fred Knemoeller, formerly of Staun- ton, H., is the latest man to be report ed as missing in the north. He has been at Skagway, but was heard from at Dawson, July 4, 1900.
 Montague Island, on the Pacific ocean at the mouth of Prince William Sound is rapidly sinking, according to the ob' servation of two prospectors, who have spent part of the past summer on the island.
 Willard M. Reeves, of Hastings, Ne, braska, who was in Alaska for time several years ago, and who has selec- tion of Alaskan views, will deliver H. lustrated lectures on Alaska during the coming winter.
 James Fish, of Valdez, has the con tract for carrying the winter mails be- tween Valdez and the mouth of the Tanana. The service will include two round trips month from Dec. lst 1903 to April 1st 1904.
 The papers in three insane cases have been transferred from the United States district court at Juneau to that at Skagway. The hearing will take place at the next term of court. Those charged with insanity are Daniel Bonn Mary Sockoloff and Joshua Judson. School Director Frank Hammond in forms Dispatch reporter that he is opposed to the opening of the Indian school, and considers that the govern ment should take charge of Indian education in and outside ofincorporat' ed towns.-Juneau Dispatch.
 The Victoria Times says: "A visit to the Yukon exhibit in the Y. M. c. A. auditorium gives one a new idea of the great gold-producing territory of the north. The exhibit includes varities of vegetables which do not grow at all on this island. The exhibit is we'll worth seeing and should be means of educa' tion as we'll as entertainment"
 The recent activity in Seward has at tracted many people from the mining districts in that locality and as soon as operations cease at the mines it is pre- dicted that Knik, Sunrise and Hope will be deserted and their inhabitants pour in there, where they may enjoy the comforts of civilization.
 The Pine Creek Power Company which is successor of the Sunrise Fly draulic Company, has done we'll during the season that is about to close. Its output is estimated by those who are close to the management at s50,O0o Tbe plant has been shut down for the winter. It is expected that next years business will be much better.
 The town of Valdez is up against the real thing. The possible income for the town for the year will be, one-half ot licenses. s4,Oo0; from taxes and all other sources, s2,5oO. There is now over s7,oOO warrant indebtedness out standing. The present monthly salary roll of the town aggregates s365, as fol lows: Marshal S150; attorney S10o; fire chief, s75; city clerk, 15; justice, s25; ol S4 ,3S0 per annum.
Douglas Island news., 1903-11-04

A number of Englishmen were at tempting to take out of the country some fine specimens of horns of game they had killed in the Cooks Inlet country, but they were stopped by the customs officers here and made settle ment.-Juneau Record Miner.
 The five vessels constituting the pas senger carrying fleet of the Pacific Packing $ Navigation Company have been taken over by purchase and trans fer of charter by corporation just formed by Capt. Elmer B. Caine and Evan s. McCord, and styled the Pacific Navigation Company. The steamers purchased outright are the Jeanie, Ex- celsior and Newport, three of the best known vessels in North Pacific waters, and those transferred by charter sale are the Nome City and Santa Ana. The purchasing concern not only acquires the vessels named, but the contract which the Pacific Packing & Navigation Company holds for carrying the United States mail from Juneau to Unalaska, as we'll as all other contracts pertain ing to passenger service, and the good will of the company. The life of the mail contract is yet over three years.
 The shutdown of gambling in Nome last year will make this winter the quietest Nome has seen in several years, is the opinion of A. G. Solberg, who arrived down with his wife Thurs day on the steamer Nome City, and who was registered at the Donnelly last evening, says the Tacoma Ledger. "Last winter, until gambling was stopped" said MT. Solberg, everything was lively in Nome, business was good, and everybody had money. The games were shut off quick, and things quieted down. It has been quiet all summer, and this fall everybody that can get away is leaving. With many of them it is case of get out or starve. The miners, when they came to town, spent less money, and all lines of business felt the difference. There were fully 500 professional gamblers in Nome last winter, and every last one of them IS coming out this year.
 The Orphanage News Letter, publish ed at Kodiak, contains each month a portion of the history of Wood Island. A recent number says; In March 1867 Alaska Territory was purchased by the United States from the Russian Gov ernment for s7,200,OO0 by act of Con- gress. The flags were exchanged in Kodiak in August month, when U. s. military men arrived-company G, U. s. artillery, hundred privates, General Titball and his staff, four officers, doctor, hospital stewards, etc. Ex- change of flags was performed in quiet manner, proclamation was read, guns were fired, the Russian flag was pulled down and the Stars and Stripes went up, waving gently in the summer breeze of sunny August. They had built soldiers barracks, guard house and all necessary buildings for military post; and we had military law, At sunrise and sunset one of the brass pieces was fired, which scared the natives and wild animals around sur rounding bays. If man stole or fought he would be placed in guard house, placed on ball and chain and given work outside. So all these new rules and regulations made the people behave themselves straight and quiet.
Douglas Island news., 1903-11-04
I he NorthIand The Latest News, from Reliable Sources, Concerning the Great
 North, Condensed. Information for Everybody.


 Valdez beer will soon be on tap.
 The first snow at Eagle fell Oct. 5th.
 Alaska day at St. Louis fair will be October IS, 1904.
 Skagtown Bachelors have organized Bohemian Club.
 Seward, the new town on Ressurec- tion Bay, continues to boom.
 The city council of Valdez has taken water on the dog tax ordinance.
 Valdez wants the government to build court house at that place. The "Alaska Trail March" was com posed by A. Schneider of Valdez. Atlin traffic terminated with the ty- ing up of the steamer Cleaner last week.
 Snow impeded the progress of trains on the Wbite Pass R. R. as early as Oct. g.
 A mining camp near Skagway is named Liarsville, no doubt an appro- priate title.
 The cable ship Burnside is on the ways at Seattle, taking treatment for sprung plates.
 Since the settlement of the boundary matter the Canadians are indulging in strong talk of annexation.
 Henry Jackson, an ex,member of the N. w. M. P. died at Skagway on the 24th of some unknown malady.
 An election will be held at Rampant on Novembe 10th to decide whether the town shall incorporate or not.
 M.F. Inman was elected municipal magistrate of Wrangell the other day by vote of 79, to 10 cast for w. G. Thomas.
 Kodiak has population of three hundred and fifty. About twenty Amer jeans, the remainder Russians and na- tives.
 There are two hundred and fifty head of cattle and over 5000 sheep on Kodi' ak Island. They are all in good con- dition.
 Judge James Wickersham has touch. ed a tender spot in the hearts of many Alaskans in his statement in regard to the value of dogs.
 The Valdez Chamber of Commerce has resolved that the statement that F miles of railroad has been built there, is not founded upon facts.
 The worst storm in the history of Log Cabin prevailed from the night of Oct. 21st to noon of the 22nd, inwhich time about three feet of soft snow fell. J.G. Davies, of Juneau, has received 1! word that his engagement by Gov. Bra dy to gather up the mineral exhibits from Southeastern Alaska has been en- dorsed and he will be allowed pay.