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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

pany supporting Miss Willard being
a competent one. The play is hand
somely staged.
One of the chief things noticeable
in The Strollers." which the Mar
guerita Sylvia Opera company Will
present at the Illinois this evening. is
the comedy which is particularly eff
fective and is of that clean and whole
some kind, never descending to vul-
garity or suggestiveness. The com
edy parts are all good and buhbling
over with genuine wit and not of the
far-fetched order either. 1t is reliev-
ing to say that there is an entire alb
sence of senility in the comedy parts.
In the stereotyped comic operas past,
present and probably future. the par
ent stem around which the whole
company stalk is usually an old duffer
of king. or some old character of
some sort. and the idea of extra citing
humOr from anything short of a
equity or cadayerous old Godo seems,
preposterous to the ordinary hbret-
fist. Again, the English writer's draw
in another and equally unfunny di-
rection from dramatic plot putting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

the most salvage for the creditors
from its various contracts, has pre-
pared a report covering several type
written pages, which is being mailed
to the individual creditors. some sew
enty-five in number. The report gives
the figures on the various contracts,
as shown in the report of Supt. Bar
Der to the committee, and estimates
that there is $4,000 in salvage on the
Mason City, Lancaster. Wis. and the
three Davenport jobs. This, accord
ing to Mr.. Nason.' when available will
wipe out all but $4,000 or $4,000 of
the Indebtedness of the company, in
Guiding the endorsed paper, In the
report the committee finds that there
are apparently but two ways to wind
up the affairs of the company-invol-
untary bankruptcy being one, and the
CARRYING out of the contracts the 9TH
er. 1t recommends that trustee be
appointed for each job, if the con-
tracts are carried out. which it ia
vors. This trustee is to be given a
bill of sale of the company's equip
ment, and the committee suggests
that the contracts be finished under
Mr.. Nason's supervision. he being the
only one fitted under the circum-
stances to complete the work.
George Miffin, a Tri-City railway
conductor, had the fiercest fight Of
his life about midnight Thursday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
rendenov of the rimes.

The tendency of medical science is
toward preventive measures. The best
thought of the world is being given
to the subject. 1t is easier and better
to prevent than to cure. 1t has been
fully demonstrated that pneumonia,
one of the most dangerous diseases
that medical science have to contend
with, can be prevented by the use of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Pneu-
monia always results from cold or
from an attack of influenza (grip),
and it has been observed that this
remedy counteracts any tendency of
these diseases toward pneumonia
This has been fully proven in many
thousands of cases in which this rem
edy has been used during the great
prevalence of colds and grip in recent
years, and can be relied upon with
implicit confidence. Pneumonia often
results from slight cold when no
danger is apprehended until it is sud-
denly discovered that there is fever
and difficulty in breathing and pains
in the chest, then it is announced that
the patient has pneumonia. BE ON the
safe side and take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy as soon as the cold is
contracted. 1t always cures. For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

night. He had TUNED in his car and
was walking to his home in East Dav-
export. About the wooden mills, on
East River street. he was viciously
assaulted by big. husky coon; not
one of the kind that robbed Iuergen
Springer. but a four-footed coon. 1t
came at him for keeps. He kicked il
away, and it came again. Several
times he beat it off with well-landed
kicks. and at last he succeeded. be-
tween kicks, in struggling out of his
big overcoat. and when it came the
next time he topped down on top of
it. coat and all, and after tussle got
the critter where he could hold it for
little while. In the meantime a pO-
liceman came along~the one who
braved the terrors of Charlie Reeds
burglarious cat a few nights before
and between them they laid the coon
out. 1t took vigorous application
of the policeman's billy TO do it,
though. 1t is imagined that the coon
may have been scared off the island
by the fire of the previous night. 1t
is, said to have been frothing at the
mouth. Mr.. Miffin sustained some
severe bites and scratches. and there
is a chance that the animal was rab
id. The skin sold for $3.50, but that
will be slight compensation for
course in Pasteurized hydrophobia.
o
At his home in Buffalo yesterday
morning at 9:25 o'clock occurred the
death of Amos Wiley, resident of
that neighborhood for more than a
quarter of a century. Mr.. Wiley had
been under DR.. Barewald's care for 10
days, suffering with severe attack
of pneumonia. His final illness was
attended by much suffering, and
death came as relief. 1t bereaves
his wife and five children. all living
at BuffaIo-Jesse, Oregon, Young,
Mrs. Theodore Neumeister and Gil
ota Mr.. Wiley was born in Indiana
May 4. 1910, and was married at Fair
port, Iowa. Sept. II, 1867. to Almeda
Lee. To them were born six sons
and four daughters, of which the
three sons and two. daughters still
living were named above. They re-
moved to Oswego, Kans., in 1869, and
from there to Buffalo i'm 1875.
At 10 minutes before midnight
Thursday night, at his home, 4161R
West Second street, occurred the
death of Charles c. Hotz in the 25th
year of his life. The deceased was
born in Chicago, but lived at Iowa
City for nearly twenty years. remov-
ing to this city year and a half ago.
He was carpenter by trade and
worked UP to about six months ago.
He was a member of Cedar camp,
No. 81, Modern Woodmen of Ameri-
ca. His parents at Iowa City, eight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Washington. Mrs. c. H. Deere will
attend i'm her capacity of state re
gent, and Mrs. William Butterworth
as regent of the local chapter. Mrs.
S. NJ. Hill is the other local delegate.
As alternates the chapter has appoint
ed Mrs. w. II. HiIIhouse, Miss Flor
ence Gould. Mrs. II. W. Cooper. Mrs.
Harry AinSworth. Mrs. a. l.. Moore,
and Mrs. Schiller Hosford. Miss
Gould is probably the only one who
will attend.
The young people of the various
Societies of the Lutheran church
within the Rock Island mission dis
trict, will hold u union meeting i'm the
Swedish Lutheran church in Moline
Thursday, Feb. 10. All members of
the Lutheran young peoples society
in the Rock Island district are dele
gates to this meeting and have right
to vote.
Albert Il. lew. of Aurora. ILL.,, was
was arrested in Moline Thursday
night on a serious charge preferred
by young woman in Aurora. and re-
turned to that city today in care of
the chief of police.
+. w. Uhrus has sold a ticket to
Andrew Oberg, of Coal Valley, for
trip from New York City TO Cape
town, South Africa. Mr.. Oberg is IS
years old and he expects to leave for
the south next week, where he will
make his future home.
Miss Hagans. of Chicago. is a guest
in the city at the home of c. y. Bar
nard.
Thursday evening at the parsonage
of the Swedish Lutheran church at
s o'clock, Rev. G. y. Hemborg joined
in matrimonial bonds Harvey Carl
quist. of Rock Island, and Miss Nancy
Adelia Nystrom, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. n. Nystrom, of 719 Four
teenth street. The ceremony was
solemnized at o'clock, and the high
contracting parties were attended
by George Nystrom, brother of the |
bride, and Miss Mary Quist. sister of
the groom. After the ceremony was
completed the wedding party repaired |
to the home of the bride, where sew
eral relatives and friends were gath |
cred. to whom wedding repast was |
served. The groom is employed on
the arsenal as harnessmaker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
DAVENPORT DOTS

Cinnie Larkins has asked the court
to divorce her from her husband Ed
ward j. Larkins, whom she married
July -. 1896. in this city. and by
whom she has had two minor chill
dren, Thomas Leroy Larkins, aged 6
years, and Fannie Larkins, aged )
years. The allegations are cruel and
inhuman treatment and habitual
drunkenness. The plaintiff alleges
that her husband is a strong, healthy
man, capable of earning So per
month when he works. She asks a
decree of divorce. the sum of $50 per
month as permanent alimopY and at
torney's fees. together with the Gus
tody of the children.
An interesting report comes from
Vienna. Austria, to the effect that
Florizel Reuter-, the violin virtuoso,
has taken the Austrian capital by
storm. Florizel is gathering laurels
which unselfishly he places on the
brow of his devoted and tireless
mother.
The committee appointed to look
into the affairs of the Northern Build
ing company, and recommend the
course of action that would result in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
LITERARY NOTES.

In the Atlantic Monthly for Feb
ruary is the first of two valuable
and very readable papers upon ''Ac-
ademic Freedom i'm Theory and Prac-
tice,'' by President Arthur r. Had
ley, of Yale. After reviewing in an
exceedingly interesting and lively
manner the development of freedom
and independence in teaching. Presi-
dent HadlcN comes to quarters with
the academic situation in this coun-
try at the present time. No one inter
ested in the larger intellectual life
of this country can afford to miss this
stimulating plea for the intellectual
integrity of our teachers.
TO many readers no matter on
which side of the struggle between
capital and labor their sympathies lie,
the article by Herman .Iusti, commits
sioner of the Illinois Coal Operators
association. on THE Organization of
Capital" Will appeal as the most vital
and valuable in the March Century.
Mr.. Justi's suggestions bear the
weight of the authority of a man
who has dealt prominently and sue
cessfully for years with the problems
of employers and employed.
Ray Stannard Baker, one of the
most popular of the young American
magazine writer's, has just returned
to the east from a trip of several
months through the northwestern
states, during which he has been gath
ering material for Il series of arti-
cIes on 'The Great Northwest" which
will begin in the March Century. The
story of the growth of the cities.
how the mighty wheat farms are
managed. the mining industries, cat
tle-raising will be told in Mr..
Bakers crisp and picturesque way,
with striking illustrations by Edward
l.. Blumenschein, who accompanied
the writer on his journey. The first
article tells of the striking things
to be seen in Portland, Spokane,
Tacoma. Seattle. and thereahouts.
Mr.. Bakers series on The Great
Southwest" which appeared in The
Century last year. was distinct sue
cess, and it is believed that his pres
ent articles will set before eastern
readers, more thoroughly and enter
taingly than ever before, the natural
and Industrial wonders of the north
west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Katharine Willard, who has estab-
lished herself favorite with Rock
Island theatregoers, played return
engagement in The Power Behind
the throne" at the Illinois last even
ing, attracting an audience that well
filled the house. While her play is not
the most fascinating in all respects,
it is artistically handled, the COM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

as a stepping stone to his ambition.
Caste" suggests to the old theatrego-
er numerous famous names. Each of
the parts gives at least one good OPP
portunity, and the piece ranks with
THE Rivals" and Diplomacy
George H. Brennan has long entertain
ed the idea that caste was due for
another revival in this country. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

The Bandit King a very strong
melodrama, and one that brought in
to favorable notice as an actor and
manager, James H. Wallick, will be
the attraction at the Illinois next
Wednesday evening. This play has
not been seen in this city for some
nine years and on its last viz the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

the interest of all patrons of the
drama and the dream and the ambi-
ton of the actor, either amateur or
professional, is to succeed as one of
the characters in this classic of the
mimic world. The characters drawn
by Robertson, like those of Pinero
and Ibsen, give excellent material to
the actors, and to some extent act
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

in few preposterous and absolutely
weak dramatic characters to bolster
up a little cheap sentiment. In 1.-The
StrOllers" we are promised something
different; in fact, there isn't an old
man in the piece, b@ring perhaps the
count de Bomsky, and he is about
the loveliest specimen of an old man
one cosid possibly imagine. He is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
Chronic Constipation Cured.

The most important discovery of
recent years is the positive remedy
for constipation. Cascarets Candy
Cathartic. Cure guaranteed. Genu-
inc tablets stamped c. c. C.. Never
sold in bulk. Druggists, 1oc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
MOLINE MENTION

Miss Minnie George delightfully."- en-
tertained about 30 friends Thursday
evening at valentine party. The
valentine heart played prominent
part in the pretty house decorations,
though hearts" the game which
usually forms the diversion of valen-
tine parties where cards are played.
was ignored for a more novel and
unique form of amusement, German
stock exchange, game played with
named cards and in which favors
were given. Will Ball and Miss Edith
BrOomhan was awarded first favors
and the consolation favors went to
Edgar Fuller and Mrs. Alice Walker.
%
The Agetherian society of st. Marv's
church entertained in the church par
Tors Thursday evening at progressive
cinch. the game being played at %
tables. First prizes were awarded
to W. Ahrens and Mrs. Bowles, while
second honors were secured by Henry
Trefs and Mrs. John McEniry.
The Illinois State Medical associa-
ton meets in Chicago for four
day session commencing April 20. DR..
f. 4. Eden, of this city, has been
honored by an invitation to prepare
and read a paper as one of the pro-
gram numbers, and he has consented
to do so.
The committee ON physicians fee
bill appointed at the mass meeting of
II, luI1 f.nnfnrpnRn IhuPS-
day evening with the committee on
the same subject appointed by the
doctors of the city. This concludes
their joint conferences. Now it re-
mains for each committee to report
to the power which appointed it. and
to receive further instructions. 1T is
reported that the committees have
succeeded in arriving at a very ac-
ceptable understanding as to nearly
all of the points that have been at
issue. The members of the various
shop committees are requested to
meet at the Industrial Home build
ing Sunday afternoon at , o'clock
to hear the report of their committee
and to take such further action as
may be desired.
a social section of the local chap
ter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution will be held with Mrs. {.
H. Deere, the state regent, on her
tour of the state during the last year
and the work and progress of the so
ciety. The ladies to represent the
Moline chapter to the national con-
gress Feb. %, will leave next week for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

title role was in the hands of Mr.. Wal
lick himeslf. Owing to the many du-
ties on that gentlemans' hands. in con
nection with his several road attrac-
tionS, he has been forced to fore@o
acting for the present, and in his
stead, he has secured the service of
John J. Farrell, who is said to be an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Makes homeIy women beautiful,
good looking women handsome.
Greatest beautifier in the world.
Such is Rocky Mountain Tea. 35
cents. Never fails. I. II. Thomas
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14
To Curea Cola IN one Day

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure E. w. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

of episodes bordering on serious
drama. The action is laid in Philadel-
phia, the then metropolis of the colo
MES, during the occupation of that
city by the British in October, 1777.
While this might bring the piece into
the category of colonial plays, the
management wants it to be distinctly
understood that the play contains no
historical characters nor episodes,
like so many dramas of this class, and
depends for its success upon the story
devised by the author, Asa Steele, its
value as Il dramatic composition and
the skill with which it VIII be inter
preted. Mr.. Kyle will appear in the
role of Henry Trueman, beau who
wears Il mask of gaiety and bonhom-
mic that he may the better serve
Washington and his starving army,
to whose cause he has secretly devot-
ed his life.
No comedy in Che history of the
stage has stood many REVEALS or
has been used as the basis for SO
many other comedies as 7. w. Rob
ertson's Caste" In spite of the fact
that it has been seen in some form or
another in nearly every theatre in
the civilized world. it still retains
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Jock Manwaring. who was placed
under arrest by Officer Sanford We'd
nesday night on the charge of dis
turbing the peace, pleaded gailty to
the charge in police court yesterday
and was fined S. and costs, or $11.35
in all. Jock grew belligerent when
arrested and stated that he would
fight the charge. He retained an at
torney and intended to put up a de-
Tense, but in the morning thought
better of it and pleaded guilty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

ROBERT FERGUSON. IN CASTE"
ideal exponent of the bordercIrama
hero. Mr.. Farrell will be assisted
by such competent artists as Jack
Webster. Homer Mullaney, Tony
West, Miss Marie Pettes and Miss
Janet Common. Special attention will
be given to the staging of the play
and the introduction of Mr.. WalIick's
eight trained horses, that viii be seen
in many startling realisms, will be
special feature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

supposed to be about so, but he feels
like %, and. by his sprightliness and
agility, looks it. The plot of THE
Strollers" does not actually revolve
around the count, but he is an impor-
tant factor in it. fer it is through the
loss by him of a sum of money in
which is Il thousand-mark note. which
is found by two itinerant ''strollers,'
Bertha and August Lump. formerly
gypsy and German peasant, that the
central figures come into play. These
characters are impersonated by Miss
Marguerite sylvia and George {. Bon
face, Jr.
The musical comedy, "Pic<ings
from Puck" comes to the Illinois
Sunday with it's group of merry cho-
rus girls with their fantastic GEES
lures, who appear and Join in the
merry dances of the play" Clar-
ence Sim and Theodore Northup are
the inventors of the comedy, and
their only desire is to have'a bright,
cheerful and all-around entertain
ment, crowding one humorous Incl
dent with another so closely that the
audience has but little time to catch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

their breath between the laughs. The
musical numbers will be popular be-
cause they will be easily whistled. and
the costumes are most attractive to
the eye. Willard Simms, who has the
leading role, is well known in Chicago
and other learge eastern stiles, es-
pecially in New York, where for sew
eral seasons he was leading comedian
for the Casino theatre, and still later
leading comedian for the ShafteS-
bury theatre forces, London. In the
part of Sam Flinders in this play. he
has no doubt made the hit" of his
career. Miss Catherine Linyar,l, who
so ably supports Mr.. Simms, not only
possesses beauty and charm, but is a
pleasing singer as well. Others in the
cast are Gus Pixley. in his original
speciality. Fred Lucier, j. y. Fanson,
Katherine B. Roberts and Bessie Lu-
cier.
This city will be honored next Mon
day night with new play, Laughter
and Lies" by Howard Kyle. the we'll
known star. The somewhat bizarre
title of the play was chosen from
many as best describing the comedy
with which the piece abounds, and the
intrigue which eliminates in a series
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

Tuesday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

At 3 o'clock Yesterday morning, at
the parents residence, 1904 Marquette
street, occurred the death of baby
Hilda. the 11-months-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hebbeln.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-14

brothers and one sister. together with
his wife, Alice. survive him.
At ) o'clock yesterday morning, at
the home Of her parents. occurred
the death of Marguerite, the 2-weeks-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
II. Bishop, of 740 Kirkwood boule-
ward.
The Dickinson press., 1903-10-03
The QnlchelOr.
4 western editor pays this tribute to

A western editor pays this tribute to
q type which has not its fair share Of
song and story: 1.-THE bachelor repre-
sents the most congenial and big heart
ed type of our commonwealth. His
name, while held in public derision by
a host Of people, will always remain
closely interviewer in the history of
pioneer life. He it was who pushed
out into the wild and woolly west Mt a
time when the buffalo, Indians and
coyote were lords of the prairies and
by persistent efforts and under priva-
ton and want led a heroic life by
converting vast areas of the barren
wilderness into fertile lands Of peace
and plenty. Then, without aid Of femi-
nine piety to keep vigil over his every
day acts, this sturdy empire builder
remained at his post, blazing out the
path Of fame and Introducing thrift
and civilization in his wake. Like the
cowboy he is slowly passing into his
tory, but his fame is as f%arreaching as
civilization, his name indelibly stamped
on the pages Of history, while the hum
BILE dugout with its original environ.
ments will appear in scenic pictures
above the footlights Of future genera
TONS"
The Dickinson press., 1903-10-03

Strong and skilled as western ath-
letes are, there are some respects in
which the athletes of the east, and es-
pecially those of Persia, surpass them.
Their skill is due to the fact that
they do not rely on brute strength, but
on adroitness, which they have &C
quired after years of strenuous train
ing. They know the function Of every
muscle In their bodies, and they are not
regarded as experts until they are 50
we'll trained that they can perform
with ease any feat which depends for
success not only upon their strength,
but also upon the proper play of their
muscles.
They are not as bulky as some of the
we'll known athletes of Europe and
America, but, on the other hand, their
bodies T wonderfully symmetrical,
and all their movements are most
graceful.
In wrestling and swinging clubs they
especially excel, and, no matter how
expert they may be, not q day passes
that they do not practice for several
hours.