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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

Regarding Blanche Walsh's play,
Resurrection" which comes here
Monday, and which every theatregoer
and many who are not theatregoers
will be sure to see, is spoken of by
Alan Dale. one of New YOrk's most
popular critics, in part as follows:
THE magnificent acting last night
gave Resurrection boost that all
the Tolstoism on earth could not have
given. / beg Blanche Walsh's pardon.
thought her Manslova would fail. L
was mistaken. Miss Walsh gave a
superbly artistic performance. The
horror of the ruined woman's life was
shown so wildly that it made you
squirm. The abiect picture of degre-
dation was so striking that it went
home and stayed there. Miss Walsh
did work that was revelation. just
as Maslova made the reputation of
the actress in Paris who played that
role. so Will Miss Walsh's repute rise
to the skies with this" Wagon
halls & Kemper, Miss Walsh's mama
gers. who never do things by halves.
will bring the original company of 40
people and the complete production
Just as it was seen during its four
months run at the Victoria theatre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22
DOES CLEAN JOB
Geneseo Merchant Refuses to
Believe His Store is
Robbed.
he HAS TO BE SHOWN
SHOWN
Raymond Stewart Taken Back to
Face lac Music-Other
Police News.

Raymond Stewart, the crook arrest
ed here yesterday, was taken this
morning by Chief Miller to Geneseo,
where he confessed to burglarizfng a
store Tuesday night and carrying off
seven fur overcoats and five pairs of
gloves, the goods valued at about
5000. Two dozen pairs of the gloves
We're in the PCT session of Stewart
when he was arrested. Afterward he
took an officer to Moline and unearth-
ed i'm the lumber yard of DimOck,
Gould d Co. one of the stolen over
coats that he had planted while en-
route from Geneseo. to this city, hav-
ing walked the entire distance. The
remainder of the swag Stewart claim
ed he buried i'm Geneseo. not over 100
Yards from the store that he robbed.
The gloves were found yesterday af-
ternoon by the Geneseo marshal at
the place where Stewart said he had
hidden them, but the oveFcoats were
not located. the robber having secret
ed those under a sidewalk.
Stewart did not know the name of
the town he had operated in, but from
the description furnished of distance
and surroundings. the local authori-
ties surmised it was Geneseo, but the
marshal there, when communicated
with, at first denied that a robbery
had been committed in his domain.
But after an Investigation he discov-
cred that a burglar had dropped in
on him and gotten away with a job
without disturbing either the minions
of the law or the natives.
II. II. OFT, the merchant who had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22
stolen wheel In Soak.

c. NJ. Atherton is mourning the
theft of his wheel, or rather the $3.50
that it cost him TO get it back from
a Rock Island pawnbroker. Someone
stole. it in Davenport Tuesday after
noon and through the Davenport and
Rock Island police it was located this
morning in Rock Island pawnshOp.
It had been put up for $3.50, which
Mr.. Atherton. by the unwritten code
of ethics governing the tri-city pawn
shops, was required to pay before he
could call the. bicycle his own again.
Davenport Democrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

could get my man TO help him
straighten up the house that he had
rented at No. $40 High street. And
then he came again. bought goods to
the value of $14.5O. and gave me a
check on the German-American Saw
ings bank for $50. with a signature
that purported to be that of o. NJ.
Burrus. The man at the bank said
next day that Mr.. Burrus kept his
accounts. at the First National. and
that the signature did not look good.
but if Mr.. Burrus said so he would
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

Those who witnessed the perform
ance of a Chinese Honeymoon" at
the Illinois Tuesday night will be sur
prised TO learn that Miss Toby Claude
the diminutive coincidence of the or
ganizatiOn, is an Irish girl. This peck
ct coincidence, who has made great
hit as the lOvelorn cockney slave, Fiji,
was born in Dublin. but her educa-
ton was cosmopolitan and obtained in
France. Germany and England. She
says that in her early girlish years
she was brought up as conventional
society bud and never had and inten-
ton of going on the stage. However,
an acquaintance with George Ed
wards, manager of the SALISBURY
theatre. London, resulted in her going
into ''The Geisha" as one of the little
tea-house girls. In spite of her di-
minutive size she had n great opinion
of herself and was quite Disguised
that the manager did not remove the
prima donna in order to make way for
her. Consequently. Miss Claude left
the company and returned to Dublin.
where she entered Alexandria college,
the annex for ladies to old Trinity.
however. she ndt once Deen OH the
stage and the magnetism of the foot
lights drew her back. She returned
to London and had part in My
Friend the Prince" an English version
of "My Friend from India" Miss
Claude was next paid $40 week to
understudy Phyllis Rankin i'm THE
Belle of New York" and finally play
ed the part of Fiji in that musical
comedy. making such hit at the
Salisbury theatre. Lontlan. that she
was engaged for the role in America.
Later she played Daisy in The Cadet
Girl" and an Irish part in the ''Prima
Donna" Then she went to London to
see Louie Freear play Fiji in a
Chinese Honeymoon" She says she
revels in her part and claims to play
it quite in a way of her own. In pri-
vate life Miss Claude is the wife of the
handsome and athletic young bari
tone, w. p. Carleton. who has been
seen here in "Florodora." She and Mr..
Carleton first met i'm London. when
both were called to rehearse the duet,
when We Are Married" in The Belle
of New York" 1t was case of love
at first sight. Before long" says
Miss Claude. 1--WE had resolved to turn
the sentiment of the song into real
ity."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

ence and wider convictions than
ever possessed are done up. To~make
long story short. don't like to say
anything about it, but it may keep
others from losing their honest mon
ey The fellow came to my store and
told me he was employed by o. NJ.
Burrus. Said that he was letterer.
Was very busy. His family were COM
ing in the morning from St. Paul. He
came in the forenoon, looked about a
bit and went away; returned after
dinner and wanted to know if he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22
HAS BEEN IN BURLINGTON
Bogus Check Man wo Recently Secured =
Lift In This City.

The very ordinary looking CRATER
who a couple of weeks ago took some
SIS of J. p. Ament's cash on a bogus
check and who previously operated in
Muscatine, has evidently been in Bur-
lington. The work of party in that
city was very similar to his, at any
rate. Stephen Gillette, one of the
shrewdest business men of that city,
was let down for $3.50 and tells his
story to the Hawkeye as follows:
81 am an old man. 1 would be
tempted to call myself an old fool, if
l did not know how many other men,
and men with more business expert
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

In a Hidden Crime" which shows
at the Illinois Sunday. John Lockney,
the author, has made his chief charac-
ter an aged millionaire, who is slave
to absinthe. The first act is laid in
the slums of San Francisco, with the
Golden Gate harbor in the distance,
showing the spot where the steam
ship Rio deJaneiro sank on the night
of Feb. II, 1901. with 125 human be-
ings on board. Only about 20 people
were saved. The second act shows the
interior of gambling den with the
games in full progress. The climax
comes in the last act, when the ca
bles of suspension bridge are cut.
precipitating two men Il distance of
% feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

pay it. Of course Mr.. Burrus did not
say so. The fellow was no letterer'
and he had never worked for Mr.. Bur
rus. He was a short, heavy set fell
low. perhaps IS years of age. plaus-
ibie taIker. OF course. it looks easy
now Bnt it is the first time that
was ever bitten. | saSed my goods,
but | got $3.50 worth of experience.
1 suppose it is worth it. but l could
not well spare the money"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

From Missouri"
Tim Murphy, who plays here Tues
day, is quite an adept with the pen
ell, and were he not great comedian
the chances are that he would be a
great cartoonist. Not only is he clever
with pencil, but also an expert at
pen and ink work. His signature on
Il hotel register is a wonder, not par
ticularly on account of and artistic
merit, but owing to the quantity of
ink he manages to eNude from the
pen-neat and precise, he writes lin
Murphy" and then with a flourish
moves back with the pen and dashes
off T that can only be likened to a
river of ink and generally causes
more or less CONSERVATION to the I'M
usually urbane hotel clerk. Entering
a hotel few days ago, tired and
dusty after long railway journey,
Tim overheard the clerk remark i'm an
aside to three men lounging over the
counter: Here comes Tim Murphy,
watch his signature" and the polite
clerk biandly showed the register
along to Tim and handed him new
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22
watch the KId,av..

Watch the kIdneyB.
"Whcn they are affected life is in
danger says DR.. Abernethy, the
great English physician. FOley's Kid
ney Cure makes sound kidneys. All
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22

pen, then stood with arms akimbo
exposing to view large eXpanse' OF
immaculate clean shirt front in the
center of which nestled large yell
low diamond. Tim leaned far over the
counter and placed upon the register
the usual lin Murphy" and then
moved his hand back to the head of
the line. As he did so the curious four
drew near, and then something hap
pened-there was a crash as the pen
flew into fragments which alighted in
the faces of the onlookers while the
usual river of ink landed fairly and
squarely upon the yellow diamond
and formed diverting black threads
across the shirt front, representing
the latest and greatest railroad mer-
ger. The smiling clerk never turned
a hair, but beamed benignly upon
Tim, and Remarked: MY, but you are
cutting a dash this morning, Mr..
Murphy" Tim, however, as he set.
tied his bill next day, discovered that
the rate at the hotel had advanced
about So per day since his last visit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22
WEDDEDATAURORA
Edmond r. MaIoney and Miss
Margaret Ward Are
United.
HONEYMOON SPENT IN EAST
will Make Home in SaIa Flats on
Their Return to
City.

Edward Il. Maloney and Miss Mar
garet Ward, of this city, were married
at $3.50 Tuesday evening at ST. Mary's
church, Aurora, in the presence of a
company of relatives.
The service was read by Rev. Faith
er Burke. Miss Sara Ward, sister of
the bride, was bridesmaid, and the
groom was served by Cleo Mccormick,
of Omaha. The brides gown was Of
white batiste over white silk and was
trimmed with Irish point lace. She
carried bouquet of roses. The
bridesmaid was gowned in blue and
carried pink roses.
Following the church services the
wedding party adjourned to the home
of the brides mother. Mrs. John
| Ward, 400 New York street, where a
wedding dinner was served. The
home was very prettily decorated
with southern smilaX and autumn TO-
liage. oak leaves and sumach.
The display of presents was unusu-
ally pretty, Mr.. and Mrs. Maloney hav-
ing received many remembrances
from office companions and friends in
Rock Island.
Eastern wedding Trip.
The happy young couple left for Il
trip to the east. stopping in Buffalo,
New York and Washington. They Will
return in about two weeks and take
up their residence in Rock Island. Oc-
cupying apartments in the Sala flats.
on Nineteenth street, which have been
almost completely furnished by the
fellow employees of the couple.
Mr.. Maloney is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Maloney, of 42S Fox
street, Aurora. For the past six years
he has been connected with the head
office of the Modern Woodmen at
Rock Island and is at the present time
in Attorney Whites offices. His bride
has been employed as stenographer in
the WoOdmen offices for several years.
Both young people are social favor
ties in this city, and their hosts of
friends join in wishing them much
happiness in their new life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22
The Sfa&e

Oct. 26.-Blanche Walsh, in ''Resur
rection.''
Oct. 27.-Tim Murphy, in THE Man
From Missouri
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-22
WHEN you ARE UP AGAINST 1T

sege Money everything Also
Phone
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
LYCEUM FAIR.
Illustrated Lecture To-Night and To
 Morrow Night Ry Prof Turner.

Illustrated Lecture To-Night and To-
 Morrow Night By Prof Turner.
 Another large crowd enjoyed the fair of St Patrick's parish last night. The entertainment consisted of vocal solos by Esther Quigley, MT Allyrae, Miss Anna Coss and Miss Mamie Da- Iy Miss Margaret McNamara ac- companied on the piano. It was 0 pleasing entertainment and each num- bCr was well received. ,s
 Fine entertainments have been ar ranged for tonight. Professor Turn CT the roted traveller and lecturer will lecture tonight and tomorrow night. Professor Turner has been secured at large expense to give these lectures. He is a grand speaker, has travelled extensively, knows his subjects well and what's better is able to impart 1t to his audiences in clear and pleas ing manner. To hear him once is to become enraptured with him. The people of St Patrick's, parish are for tunate in securing him for tonight and tomorrow night. Tonight Pro- lessor Turner will describe his trip through various parts of America and will illustrate his remarks with stere- opticon views. These views alone are worth the price of admission. To- morrow night Professor Turner will give an illustrated lecture on "Trip Through Ireland" This Is the lectur- er's favorite theme and in the course of 1t he appears at his best. He car ries his hearers to the Emerald Isle and he thrills and delights them with mental pictures of the beautiful scenes in the little isle across, the sea. The pictures are the best that could be desired. The lectures should be large ly attended as 1t is a rare treat to hear Professor Turner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
THE sCOvlLL HOUSE SITE.
Commissioners Say Would Be Ideal

Commissioners Say Would Be Ideal
 Spot for New Station House.
 It is hard to measure the ambition of the department of public safety in its efforts to strengthen the efficiency of the police and Ire departments. For the present at least they feel that the fire force Is up to date and may safely be allowed to remain as 1t is for the present. The police department is we'll equipped SO far as officers and men go, but 1t is sadly in need of new house and a patrol wagon. It has been sug- gested that the City hall be cut up into offices and a. suitable place made therein for the police department, and sum of $25, 900 has been asked for that pa1r- pose. It is thought in some quarters that the recommendation win be adopted by the board of finance and confirmed in the aldermaI1ic chamber but there is nothing certain about this. The only place where doubts are enter ta1ned as to how the proposed renova- ton Of the hall will be received Is among the aldermen, who may decide to let the City hall building remain as 1t is. If this happens it Is said that the safety board will take the bull by the horns and go ahead on their own hook. It was said to-day that there IS some talk of the department of safety making a move toward securing the "Scovin house lot as a site for a new police station, the office to front on West Main street and the entrance to the lookup to be on Harrison avenue
 When asked about this matter one or the commissioners said he was aware that the Scovill house lot would be an ideal spot for police station and that he believed it would pay the city to get hold of it, stiH the price was too high, although considering that the alleyway or whatever you call the passageway between that property and the hall would In the event of such purchase become the property of the city, the cost would not be large. But he didn't think there was much likelihood of the city buying the lot He was of the opinion that the property on the south side of Harrison avenue, owned by the estate of Joseph Whittlesey, would be a more suitable place and could be bought for considerably less. The commissioner felt that 1t was high time that steps were taken to relieve the congested conditions that exist at the police station and all the offices in the City hall, and made no bones of stating that he saw no better way out than by cutting up the hall. F.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
ORGANIZED DEBATING CLUB,

t'
 Thirty Members Of 1904 Class at High
 --r School .%.&a5@. <
 Thirty members. of the class of 1904 of the Waterbury high school met in the school building and organized 8 de- batting club. Principal Stephen 4. W, Wilby presided Louis Jackson and Irving Skilton had a close run for the presidency. the former winning by one vote. Other officers elected were as follows: Vice president, Miss Adams: secretary, David Bolger; treasurer, Miss Healy; executive ~ committee, Messrs Redwood, Finn, stancliffe, the Misses Adams and O'Connor; commit tee on constitution and bylaws, Messrs Brewster and Luddington, the Misses Culhane and Mcdonald. It was voted to appoint a different chair man each evening, the president elect being ex-off1cio. Thus 'all the mem. berss will be given an opportunity to become more familiar with parliament tary rules and learn how to preside at a meeting. The first debate will be held Friday evening. November ,20, when the following subject will be de hated: Resolved, That non-compli- ance with the navigation acts was justffiable The speakers will be as follows: Affirmative, Messrs Jackson and Booth, the Misses Coughlin and negative. Messrs Luding ton and Silkton, the Misses Reither and Altman. >Recitations will be delivered ty Messr's Bolger and McGraw and the Misses Blacker and O'Connor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
ST JOSEPH'S FAIR.
Everything in Readiness for Next Wednesday Evening.

Everything in Readiness for Next Wednesday Evening.
 On next Wednesday evening the ap- nual fair of St Joseph's T. A. society will open at City hall and continue for four nights. Members and their friends have been selling combination tickets for 10 cents or a book of tick cts for $1, which entitle the holder to a share in the distribution of $320 in cash, If you have not secured one or more of these tickets yet, you should so as to help a worthy cause and at the same time share in the dis tribution of the cash. This society has an enviab1e reputation as enter tainers and the committee of arrange ments for this fair promises to uphold the high standard which they now hold. They have secured the services of good large orchestra for dance music, which will be one of the many features. They have also been very fortunate in securing the services of Dryhurst & Go, popular song illustra- tors, moving pictures and stereopticon views. who were with the A. D.. Reeves Comedy Go during 19O1-O2. The admission 10 the fair will be 15 cents and there will be no canvassing except on the sale of combination tickets. 2On Sunday evening, Novem- Der 15. Prof W. J. Walshe will appear in his famous ''Irish Evening"" assist ed by taleuted yocalists;. The admis- sion on Sunday evening will be 25 cents. Tickets are now for sale by members of the society
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
POLICE COURT po1Nas.
Case for Non Support Again Continued
 By Judge Burpee.


 The continued case against Cornelius Snagg of. Simonsville for non-support of his wife was heard in the city court by Judge Burpee this morning. 1t was continued from last Monday to give Snagg time to get his witnesses Mrs Snagg had testified that he was almost nightly drunk. This morning William Sandland, lieutenant in Company A, Simon Bohl, the meat dealer, Floyd An drews and Henry Weyand testified they new Snagg very well for a mum Der of years and she has always been sober and industrious. Sandland testi- fled he sees him almost three times daily Nevertheless. Mrs snagg and her mother, Mrs Schott, affirmed in their evidence that he has come home night after night so drunk that he was un- mana geable. Judge Burpee said there was no law on earth that could make the parties live together, and if there were he would not enforce 1t. But Snagg must do something for his w1re' and he continued the case another week in order to give Snagg and his attorney time to make arrangements for the maintenance of his wife. ...s
 The cases for theft of copper against the four boys, John Sapllone, Joseph Karsten, James Ortoff and James Josie was then taken up. They are ac-, cused of having stolen about POO pounds of copper from a freight car on Sunday, September g. James Josick and Adam Bantler were committed to the state school. John Spallone was found guilty and also committed to the same school, but took an appeal and sentence was suspended in the cases against Karsten and Ortoff
 Mary and Sarah Guflfaile were com mftted to the county home, their pres ent surroundings being considered fn- sufficient .... E
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
LEHICH COAL

Right into your bin is where We de liver the best coal to be had in the city, at the lowest market price. Our Lehfgh coal has made many fast friends. This coal contains very little saate-no dirt, and a eltnker is 8 stranger to 1t. Give us a trial order and we are sure of permanent cus- toner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-07
TIMELY TOPICS

& Mems heavy black cotton hose at Grieve, Bisset & Hollands tonight for 7c; natural wool shirts and draw CTS BIC. ~
 Specials in. the cloak department at Currans tonight. Ladies' walking suits $13.60, Melton and Kersey coats $1o.9s. .-.-
 All the novelties in shapes. trim m1ngs, etc, received by I. Chase as soon as they appear in market.
 Shoes for everybody at E. J. .Finn's. Children's shoes from 25c up, ladies' and mems shoes SIPS up.
 E. H. Plumb will open new mar .ket next Wednesday, Every visitor will be presented with a souvenir.
 You can get Baltic seal coat at Miller & Peck's for $149S. Ladies' walking skirts $1.49.
 When you want custom made cloth ing don't forget what the Glasgow Woolen Mills can do for you. Suit or overcoat to order for $15. .
 Free turkeys for Thanksgiving. The size of the turkeys depends on the price of your suit at Famous Clothing store .-
 If your umbrella is out of repair, bring it to Waterbury Umbrella and Trunk store and have it repaired free , Dress goods will be among the ar ticles cut in price at Reid Ss Hughes tonight after 7:3o. Kid gloves 69c.i
 If you have. but $10 to spend take it to Jones, Morgan & Co.'S and see what they can do for you. .-
 The Turnbull Go have lot of sweet potatoes at 17c a peck. Ladies' hose 125ac, children's wool hose 19c
 The Upson. Singleton Go have some sheep lined coats that are just right for drivers; also leather coats.
 Half price sale at J. J. Sheehan's for one week. Whistles and brandies that were $1 quart are now 5Oc.
 Ziglatzki-Marks received a shipment of thin board in all colors, made for passepartout work.
 Mothers always have J. B. Mullings & Son in mind when they are fitting out their boys in clothing.
 H. s. Gulliver prepares young men and women for higher grades in stud ies.