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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
EDUCATIONAL.

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-Business depart
ment. A thorough business training given
for entry into commercial life. Terms
reasonable. Apply at Augustana college.
VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school for
girls conducted by the Sisters of the Visi-
tation. Rudimentary and higher branches
and all polite accomplishments taught.
Twentieth street and Fifteenth avenue,
Rock Islaud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
FUEL.

EMPIRE COAL q COKE COMPANY-Whole
sale and retail dealers in bituminous and
anthracite coal. Prompt delivery service.
offices 17le First avenue. Telephone west
1901
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
HEATING AND PLUNrBING.

CHANNON, PERRY & COMPANY-Heating
and plumbing along scientific and sanf-
tary lines. Careful and skilled workmen.
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone 1i4e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

Although the uniform of the noble
guard of the Roman pontiff is one of
the most picturesque in Europe, it
was not seen on the stage until the
production of Hall. Gaines widely dis
cussed drama, ''The Eternal City
When that play with Edward J. Nor
gan as star, and Sarah Truax as lead
ing woman. visits this city tomorrow
evening, those who attend the perfor-
nance will see costumes which were
actually worn by the guard of the late
pope. 1t was found easier and less
expensive to buy real uniforms than
to obtain models and have limitations
made. and of course they add greatly
to the interest in the drama. 1t is n
matter worthy of comment that this
uniform has remained unchanged for
296 years; it was designed by Pope
Clement VIII in 1905. Liebler & Co.
Mr.. Morgan's managers, also purchased
in Rome set of uniforms used by the
municipal guard of that city On ar
rival of the garments i'm New York il
was discovered that thoseoof the pa pal
guard were for men of splendid
physique. while those of the munich
pal guard would fit only men of mea-
gre statue. The scenery of THE Eter
nal City is almost as near the origin
al objects as are the uniforms. Each
setting is modelled upon an actua
place in Rome, and two of them
showing the vatican gardens with st
Peters looming up in the distance
and the Coliseum in the moonlight
| are faithful to the smallest detail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

WE WILL BOND YOU-Executors, admin
istratorS, guardians, trustees. trustees or
any kind of judicial bonds; lodge and So
ciety ofiCers; city, state or u. s. govern.
ment officials; contractors; positions of
trust; in fact, any kind of bond you want
except bail bonds). Terms reasonable.
HAYES & Cleavelaud, resident managers,
Fidelity and Deposit company, of Mary
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

Life is a calculation; the happy man
Is he whose calculation is correct
Gloomy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

"A Chinese Honeymoon" will re
ceive its initial performance at Hi
nois theatre next Tuesday. "A Chinese
Honeymoon is the work of George
Dance. who wrote the book and lyrics,
and Howard Talbot, who is RESPONSE
BILE for the music. Its plot which is
interesting and clearly defined, fol-
lows the adventures of an English
man. Samuel Pineapple, and his bride
who go to Wang Wang on their
honeymoon. The bride being extreme
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

II. ]. TOHER & CO-Brokers, Davenport.
Stocks, grain, provisions, cotton. Prfvale
wire to New York and Chicago. offices
100 Main street. Telephone 4o7.
GEORGE b. SIDWELL & CO.-Commission
merchants. Grain, hay and provisions.
Members OF the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
IS years. No. $40 and 543 Rialto building
Long distance phone. Harrison 1885,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR SALE-A medium sized grocery stock
centrally located, good city trade, splen-
did farm trade and good will goes with
the business Can rent store for term of
years Reason for selling and terms can
be secured at rooms l and Masonic Tenn
Dle r. J.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

EXPRESS, STORAGE, BUS AND CAB.
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ROBBS TRANSFER CO., 100 West Seven
teenth street. Old phone 1887, New phone
Bliss. New storage building Express, bag
gage, bus and cab calls answered day or
Night,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
CONTRAOToRs AND BUILDERS.

JOHN VOLK & CO.-Contractors and build
ers. Also manufacturers OF sash, doors
window and art glass. Onices and factory
3ll to 329 Eighteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
HorELs AND REsoRrs
LAUNDRIEs.
ART DECORATION.


PARDON & SON-Artistic interior decora-
ton. Finest line of late paper carried and
skilled workmen employed. Moderate
prices, All Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
PATENTS.

PATENT and trademark office-Room "A
Mite hell & Lynde building, Rock Island
James F. Murphy. associate, branch OF
Moore & Co.. patent attorneys, Washing
ton, d. c., and Chicago. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

While problem plays and cynical So
ciety comedies are having their usual
place in productions of the current
theatrical season, pieces of the most
wholesome and beneficial type CON
tinue to profit their managers exceed
ingly. No fewer than a dozen of the
greatest successes of the past decade
have been chiefly marked by their
simplicity. by their purity and by
the dominance of what stage folklore
please to call heart interest. First
among these moneymakers is when
KnighthoOd Was in Flower" Paul
Kester's dramatization of Charles Z.
Majors romantic novel. Miss Roselle
Knott will be seen in the role of Mary
Tudor, when this play is seen at the
Illinois next Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
ELECTRICAL.

w. A. ROBB & CO.-An kinds of electrical
construction. Estimates furnished and
service prompt and reliable. Fine line OF
gas and combination fixtures l1e Eight
eenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

All the news all the time = The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

ULA ELGO-Hindoo Seeress and clairvoy.
ant Your lite from cradle to grave is like
an open book to her. Learn the secret OF
your becoming successful. If you are in
trouble of any kind, love, home, or bust
ness see this wonderful lady, who under
stands and uses forces but little under.
stand in this country. Don't be unhappy
any longer when you can be put in the
way of having every thing you desire. Visit
this wond erful clairvoyant without delay
Hours 10 to 9. No. $50 West Second street
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
* h Theatre *
t0aUer W6ifeSife 10 be Seen IN HIS NeeO
Play. I'VE Are King" ToniS6f. x e

/ ly jealous insists upon taking her
eight bridesmaids along to watch her
husband. Arriving at Wang Wang,
the husband being too pronounced in
his admiration for the Princess 500
500, arouses his wife's ire, and she
for revenge fiirts with a Chinaman
who is smitten with her charms 1t
happens that this Chinaman is Hang
Chow, the Emperor of Wang Wang,
who is i'm search bf wife, and when
he kisses her, the caress according to
local law, is n betrothal and a mar
riage must take place the same day.
Mr.. Pineapple deepens the difficulty
by kissing the princess and thus there
are two betrOthals and two weddings
are imminent. From this situation
number of complications are de-
veloped and plenty of fun is extracted
from the miXup befhre matters are
finally Strengthened out. As an ac-
compartment to this diverting though
by no means cumbersome story. Mr..
Talbot has furnished some excellent
music which ripples along in pleasant
style. In the excellence of the cast
this new offering also has its advan-
tage, for which John f. Henshaw.
Miss Stella Tracey, Miss Toby Claude,
w. H. Clarke. Charles ii. Prince, Ed
win Clarke, Miss May Ten Brock. Ed
mund Lawrence, Francis Knight,
Grace Vaughn and chorus of 90. it
is one of the largest and most eXpen-
sive musical organizations that has
been seen in this city in recent years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
REAL ESTATE.

z. J. BURNS-City and country real estate.
If you have property for sale, list 1t with
me. If you want to buy will do my best
to get you what you want. Room IL, Mitch
ell & Lynde block Telephone 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
OLAIRVOYANT,


MADAM ST. MARIE-Palmist and cIairvoy-
ant has recovered from her long ill
ness and will resume her work. Tells
correctly. Tells you everything per
tanning to business, marriage, divorce,
love affairs, sickness, death, accidents and
everything of interest. One call will
prove her wonderful accuracy. ONCE
hours from ! to 10 D. m. 705 Fourth ave-
nue.. Take the Blue line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


WANTED-A cashiers desk, six feet long
Give description and price. Address E. s.,
Argus ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

Theatregoers who appreciate pure
comedy. high class specialties and
plenty of catchy music, are promised
treat in "A Jolly Mans Troubles"
which viii be seen at the Illinois next
Sunday evening. The company~comes
direct from record-breaking houses
in the larger cities. For lovers of the
humorous this viii prove one of the
most satisfying attractions of the
season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
MULTIPLICATION
MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-PoSitton by boy or l6, willing TO
work. Address 1922 Tenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

Oct. 15-Walker Whiteside in 1--WE
Are King"
Oct. 16.-Edward Morgan, in 1.-THE
Eternal City"
Oct. 1.-THE Middleman."
Oct. 1s.-"Jollyzslan' s Troubles"
Oct. 19.-''When Knigffhood Was in
Flower"
Oct. 2O.-''A Chinese Honeymoon"
Oct. 30.-Lulu Chaser, in 'Dolly Var
dem"
Out of over so plays submitted him
Walker Whiteside selected without
hesitancy, Lieut.. Gordon Kean's new
comedy, I'VE Are King" in which he
is to appear at the Illinois tonight. II
selected Lieut.. Kean's play upon its
first reading" said Mr.. Whiteside in
a recent interview, because it APP
pealed to me strongly as a fine play.
It's plot is of absorbing interest,
worked out with unusual cIeverness.
The dialogue is brilliant The dramat-
ic situations of great strength and
the comedy scenes delightful. The
play caught the popular fancy upon
its first production. The characters
which its author has drawn are all
strong. In fact there is not bore
some, nor Unnecessary role in the
piece. Out of the so plays that
have read in the past year and IL half
only two besides We Are King i'm
pressed me as being worthy of pro-
duction. One is King Kohentte.' by
4 young western author as yet I'M
known. and the other is. 'Herod the
Great by Emanuel Baruch. Both of
these plays | hope to bring out in the
future 1t is no easy matter for an
actor to correctly judge of an untried
plays chance of success. If he him
self is to appear in the play he must
first take into consideration his own
fitness for the role intended for him.
Then he must throw self aside and
lcok upon the play in its entirety.
Certain scenes which might not APP
peal to him may be judged right for
his audiences. Characters which may
seem weak in the reading of the
manuscript may be capable of show
ing great strength in the hands of
an excellent actor of creative ability.
After all the author of Il play has
serious and difficult proposition to
face when he sends forth his play TO
be passed upon by actor or manager.
Many good play has gone begging
for years only to startle its reiectOrs
by suddenly enriching some manager
who put it on as 'stopgap' so to
speak"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

DIR. G. r. RAYMOND'S Monthly Regulator
has brought happiness to hundreds of anX-
fous women: no pain, no danger, no inter
ference with work; relief guaranteed to
5 DAYS; have never had single failure; all
letters truthfully and conffdentiaIlv ans
wered. Price 81 by mail. Obtained only
at Behlke's Pharmacy. AL State street, Chi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

If YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or rent
anything, engage help or secure situation
the Mail is the one paper in Moline that can
do IL for you. Mail wants are popular and
Mail wants bring results. One-halt cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash in
advance 2-cent stamps will do Evening
and Saturday Mail. Moline Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

The ATiddleman" will be here Sat
urday. The play is by the author of
THE Silver King" Henry Arthur
Jones. He is giving us something new.
1t is of the life of the day. \ few.
modern instances will do power of
good towards Il substantial interest
in drama with literary basis. The
Middleman" illustrates the superiority
of skilled labor over capital, the hero
ism of forgiveness and the beauty of
purity. Cyrus Blenkham. is an artist
potter. absorbed in the idea Of MAX
ing great discovery. insensible to the
advantages Of money until he needs
it to revenge himself for the wrongs
of his daughter and the indignities to
himself; obvious to the poverties of
dress, regardless of the occupations
and pleasures of others except as they
concern the happiness of his two
daughters, especially of Mary who al
ways understands him. Such is the
character that Mr.. Jones has obtain
ed in 1.-The Middleman." The second
act shows a workrOom with an auto
matte stairway leading TO the pri-
waite laboratory of the old potter.
Everything is plain but faultlessly
real. The third act shows the burn
ing kiIns, three in number. which give
the effect of substantial brick glowing
like the coke ovens of Pennsylvania,
and blazing forth in tongues of fame
when new fuel is supplied. In the
first of these settings is the figure of
Cyrus, as he vainly begs the man he
has enriched to right the wrongs that
has been done to Mary. All the lat
ent love of his daughter is held in
limits by the great art passion of his
life. In the third act Cyrus triumphs
over his discovery-the reward of &c
years of labor, and the answer to a
great souls prayer, and in the last
act. Mary, whom he thought dead. is
restored to him happily welded tc
the man she loves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

wANTED-l,OOop people to use Cincho Relief
Tonic. positive cure for diarrhoea and
cramps. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

DO YOU WANT AGENTSl-Many years ex-
perience places us in a position to give you
valuable Information along lines that Will
assure you success. Ask for free letters
of Information and bulletin of daily papers
that pay. We also start responsible par
ties IN the mail order and agency supply
business. Lord & Carver. Racine, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
wANrED-MALE HELP

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| Harper House.
wANTEO-A good experienced stove mar
at Jones second hand store.
WANTED-Solici ors Must he hustlers
Wages IS per day. Apply 1909 SecoLd ave
nue..
wANTED-First class painters and paper
hangers at Pardon 3 Sons, 4l9 Seven
| teenlh street.
WANTED "A collector Inquire at the Rock
! Island Fuel company's, Third avenue a. d
| Twenty-third street.
WANTED-Collector. Good opportunity tor
advancement, Call between and p IN
301H Twentieth street.
INSTRUMENTATION printer on country
weekly. Fair wages, steady situation. Ad-
dress Press, Reynolds, Ill
| WANTED-Boy with High school education.
An opportunity 10 learn newspaper bust
ness Apply at Argus office betweenlO and
IL a.
wANTED-Bright intelligent boy 10 Years
old: with wheel. as messenger at Western
portunity TO learn the business.
WANTED-Bright young man to travel, ad
vertising and collecting, $50 monthly TO
start and all expenses. Self addressed
envelope tor reply. Address Road Supt,,
2l1 Pontiac building, Chicago.
wANTED--Men to learn barber trade.
Thorough practical course, free work,
careful Instructions; few weeks com
plete years year, Or OF apr entiGe sa T.ea
itions waiting. Write for particulars at
once. Moler Barber college, Chicago. Ill.
WANTED---FEMALE HELP.
WANTED-Pantry girls at the Harper house
WANTED-Girl for general homework at
= fir
wANTED-A competent girl tor general
housework, HOS First avenue.
wANTED-A competent cook at 723 Tween
tieth street. F W. Bahnsen.
wANTED-A good second girl. CAN pre-
pared to work. 1924, fifth avenue.
wANTED-A competent girl at 1900 Second
avenue. Small family. No washing
wANTED-Girl for general housework
1898 TweLty first street. Call evenings
WANTED-Ladv stenngrapher willing to
work on small salary. State eXpeI liz nee
AND lowest salary to begin. Address G
B L. care OF Argus.
WANTED-A competent girl for general
Homework, 1874 Twenty third street. Good
wages 10 right party, but must be com
petent. Apply nights or mornings.
WANTED-One or two good singers for illus
trated songs. Would like 10 have parties
IndI could dance NWHlle OF COlOISuJ OlIls
preferred. Address Entertainment COM
pany, 1867 Second avenue, city.
wANTED-AGENTS.
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WANTED-Tea and coffee solicitors. Ad-
dress sc. G. ga Argus.
WANTED-A trustworthy gentleman or
lady in each county to manage business
for an old established house of solid inan-
cial standing. straight, bona tide week
Iy salary of Sis paid by check each Monday
with all expenses direct from headquar-
ters Money advanced for expenses En-
close addressed envelope. Manager, $40
Caxton building, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

WANTED-Ladies to visit the MONDAY
Rest rooms at lslsh Third avenue, near Y.
NJ. G. A. building. Good home cooked din
from 5 TO %. m. We exist for accommo
dation, not profit. Rooms open all day to
ladies for rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
FOR RENT-ROOMs.

FOR RENT-omce room on ground door at
| Rock Island house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

WANTED-A trustworthy gentleman or
lady in each county to manage business
for an old established house of solid hnan-
cial standing. a straight, bona hde week
ly salary OF SIS paid by check each Monday
with all expenses direct from headquar-
tiers. Money advanced for expenses. En-
close addressed envelope. Manager, $40
Caxton building, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15


WANTED-At once, three bell boys at the
Harper House.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
FOR sALE-nusCELLANEOUs.

FOR SALE-Cheap. Hard coal stove in
good condition. Inquire at 1ll5 Third ave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

FOR RENT-N Nicely furnished room with
board, IIO2 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

FOR SALE-A good single driving mare for
family or delivery work. city broke.
years old. Address tx 49, this office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN on real estate security at
lowest rates. Marion Z. Sweeney, attor.
ney, rooms 1886, Mitchell & Lynde build
fnp Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

FOR SALE-Cheap. One bedroom suite,
three carpets. Singer sewing machine. al
most new, parlOr chairs and sofa. 2SSS
Sixth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-15

FOR SALE-A brick house containing ten
rooms and large bath room. Has hard
wood floors, furnace heat and ali modern
improve mentS. Also a large stable on
same lot. Property was fitted up Tor a
home and is in good repair. Inquire on
the premises at 1910 Third avenue.
Evening star., 1903-07-16
How New York Doesn't Do It.

The New York board of aldermen has Just
acted in a most characteristic fashion,
practically Illustrating the reason why the
metropolis is today so poorly equipped with
travel facilities. especially bridges. For
some time past controversy has been in
progress between some of the authorities
with regard To the suspension system to be
employed in the construction of the new
Manhattan bridge across the East river,
the third of thu ser. .es, I T which the founda-
tions are now being laid The bridge com
missioner has advocated the "eye-bar
chain" system. that is a series of steel rods
linked by means IF eyes and bars, instead
of cables composed of many strands of
wire. He has argued early and late in favor
of this method, claiming that it is eventual
ly cheaper. quicker of construction and
equally stable For some reason not yet
altogether plain the aldermen have taken
issue with him. and the other day, when the
matter of appropriating for the bridge sus-
pension device came up, in the form of
budget of S6.JOo.o,0 based upon the COM
mssiOners eye-bolt chain plans, a COM
bination of all the Tammany votes and
eight republicans was formed and the APP
propriation was defeated.
This sets back the construction of the
bridge. as if the eye-bar chain is not used
certain changes will have to be made in the
already started work and in the general
plans OF the bridge. 1t Is now charged that
this delay was in large measure just what
the Tammany aldermen wanted to accom-
plish- They hope to return to power next
January. and 1t is greatly to their interest
to delay the completion of every possible
city project 50 that they can participate in
and profit from the letting OF the contracts
Thus although the meeting OF the city's
transportation needs may be delayed more
than half year they are willing to stand
in the way. basing their opposition to a
competent engineers opinion upon nothing
more substantial than their own unscientitic
objection to a new device. The explanation
o; the aid given to them by the eight re-
Evening star., 1903-07-16

publican aldermen is yet to be advanced.
only one bridge firm that can furnish the
eye-bolt chain while there is only one that
can furnish the cables. Thus the contest
between the two systems stands for busi-
ness rivalry, with exceptional opportunities
for graft.
So here is this important work made the
bagatelle between political parties and busi-
ness rivals, while the great city Is grow
ing at an inordinate rate and the conges-
ton of the travel lines becomes intolerable.
1t has required fourteen years to bring the
Williamsburg bridge from it's inception to
its present stage. just approaching compile
ton. 1t should have been designed and
built to a finish in one-third of that time.
at the outside. The Manhattan bridge. for
which provision should have been made
fourteen years ago, along with the second
of the SERIES has now been more than a
year under way, and already is the sub
ject of a typical political snarl which
threatens to cause an indefinite delay in its
prosecution. By the time 1t has been
evolved from the turmoil of municipal ma
neuvering fourth bridge will perhaps have
been conceived and started on its similarly
tortose-like course toward completion. And
there is today urgent need of all four and
more across the East river.
New York does not afford a shining eX-
ample of how a great municipality should
be managed.