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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-12
AT THE HOTELS.

At the Harper. a. Hamilton, Ka-
nawba, Ia; L. j. Wright, Chicago; c.
w. Hoof, Chicago; Charles Tandus,
Ottawa; o. Millsap, Chicago; c. STAINS
buy, Chicago; c. c. Fitzmaurice, Chi
cago; \. II. Blake, Kewanee, H.; F.
) w. Stuart, Chicago; D. j. Mcdaniel.
FMuscatine; r. b. Shaw, Chicago;
Charles 4. Gowen, Chicago; W. Col
Inns, Chicago; f. W. Peterson and
wife, Oneida, ILL.,; Lee Steeges, Chi
cago; w. ii. Brown, Chicago; f. l..
Smith, Beardstown; \. p. Bawden,
Davenport; Miss Hasllins, Davenport;
II. w. Prockett, st. Joe; +. c. Cum
mings, Chicago; Charles F. Haeffiin.
Muscatine; f. ii. Bradlay, Chicago;
j. Il. Carpenter, Grand Rapids; w.
c. Schafer, Grand Rapids; ST. Clair
Eastman, Chicago; j. S. Kennedy,
Cincinnati; Il. L. Mitchell. Chicago;
Sam W-Juncan, Chicago; w. ID. Jen-
nings jackson, Mich; NJ. B. Adlefin-
ger, New York; j. w. Andrews, Chi
cago; NJ. IL. Burns. Alexis, H.; w. j.
Porter, DIN, Ia; II. S. Odell, Chicago;
y. II. Flenner, Peoria; Ben Bromley,
Chicago; j. ii. Wolf, Monmouth; f. c.
North, Chicago; Gust Klippel, India
napolis; George Drinkwater, St.
Louis; c. n. Foley, Chicago; c. S.
Painter, Chicago; j. S. Curtin;
Beardstown; II. b. Trimball, Trenton,
Mo-; n. j. Elliot, Chicago; W. IL.
Dwyer, Fithian. ILL.,; A. II. Talbot, Lin
coin; George Sharp, Des Moines; l..
NJ. Truman, Lincoln; George w,
Wright, Webb City. Mo-; Ben Smith,
ManskatO, Mimi; w. c. Boyce, Chi
cago.
At the Harms-G. a. Smith, PeO-
ria; c. A. Maseley, Clinton, Iowa; S.
w. Towle, Clinton, Iowa; f. ID. Serb
ner, Clinton, Iowa; H. +. Bleecker,
Chicago; +. j. Heinzle, Milwaukee;
w. b. Flagler, Chicago; Nels Gran
quist, Kewanee; a. j. Labarth, Chi
cago; Il. III. Levy, Chattanooga Tenn;
I'll. Goldsmith, Cleveland, Ohio; George
A. Harrington, Montrose. Col; Victor
Fletcher. Cincinnati, Ohio; S. Eisfeld
Peoria; William Chambers, Chicago;
! F. \. Cook, Peoria; +. c. Goodford,
Chicago; f. w. Sterling. .Chicago; A.
NJ. Nye, Peoria; Il. A. Whitmeyer, Pc
oria; w. III. Burns, Alexis: w. j. Por-
ter. DIN, Iowa; II. q. Paddock, Mo-
| line; Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Fellows, New
York; NJ. r. Nesmith. New York.
| At the Rock Island-M. Schoonma-
ker, Reynolds; G. f. Spickler. Andalu-
sia; J.. II. Ferguson, Cleveland; j. +,
Lee. Aledo; c. C. Pense, Chicago;
John A. Mckee, New York; +. Mem
ling and wife, Gable; David Hayes,
Muscatine; c. A. Sunnington, Shef-
field; G. w. Killinger. st. Louis; j.
NJ. Burton, Chicago; II. Thurston and
lady, Buffalo; james Bowers, De-
troit; w. j. Davis. Moline; w. f. Hold
ness, Minneapolis; n. f. Briggs, Chi
cago; Mrs. John O'Connors, Cedar
Rapids; II. Strickland, Carthage, Mo-;
J. w. Glow, Estherville; r. II. Condor
Cogswell, n. D.; w. II. Roche, Chica-
go; James Walsh, Chicago; DIR. S. B.
Moler. Springfield; Theodore John
son, Gowrie, Iowa; J. r. Pitney, Peo-
ria; L. A. Espening, Geneseo; VIII.
liam McFarlane, MarshalItown; VIII
liam Ashworth and wife. Pittsburg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-12
willard simms. Company.

Group after group of merry chorus
girls with their fantastic gestures
appear and join in the merry ping
pong dance in the farcical musical
offering, ''Pickings from Puck" which
will appear at the Illinois Sunday.
L he characters are comic and the
lines are amusing; in fact, better
vehicle for a display of the company s
talent could not be supplied anywhere.
So much fun is created in the farce
that it co1npels people to shrek with
laughter. The musical numbers will
BIZ popular because they are easy to
whistle. The scenery and costumes
are most attractive to the eye. The
show starts her0ically with a primi-
tive jingle and rises to inspired non
sense" Willard Simms, who is the
star, was for three years principal
comedian at the Casino theatre, in
New York, and for one year at the
Shaftesbury theatre, London, Eng
land, as the principal comedian sup
porting Edna May, and is ably as
sisted by Miss Katharine Linyard,
who possesses poise and convincing
qualities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-12
DeIIghttuI musical Performance.

Miss Marguerite Sylvia and her tall
ented company in THE Strollers," will
be offered by Nixon & Zimmerman
next Saturday for visit at the Illi-
nois. The announcement is evidence
that the performance will be a de-
lightful one from all points of view.
Miss Sylvia has charmed theatregoers
before in Princess Chic and after
wards Miss Bob White" and, no
doubt, many people will he glad to
see her in 1.-The Strollers." Perhaps
Miss Sylvia shines best in romantic
opera, but The Strollers' is good
amusement and it will be presented
this year by a company of unusual
excellence, which will include such
names as George c. Boniface, Jr.,
Neil Mcneil, ID. L. Don, David Tor
renee, w. ii. Fitzgerald, Dorothy
Hunting and Edith Millward. The
piece will be staged beautifully, and
one of the smartest choruses that
ever visited this city is promised us.
''rhe Strollers'' is Il most beautiful
opera, and whilst the airs are catchy
and the refrains easily caught up by
the whistler, they are by no means
unpretentious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-12
SUIT OVER A CHILD
Frank Horn Seeks Possession Of
His Daughter
Dorothy
BY HABEAs CORPUS PROCEEDINGS
Additional Panel of Petit Jurors
Drawn for Circuit Court
Duty.

Habeas corpus proceedings were be-
afternoon by H. NJ Schriver, attor-
ney for Frank Horn, to secure the
custody of Dorothy Horn, daughter
of the plaintiff Mrs. Horn, who is
now deceased, secured divorce two
years ago and obtained a decree Civ
ing her the custody of the child.
pom her death the daughter was
taken by the grandmother, Mrs.
Kate Hitler, in whose custody she
now is and against whom the pro-
ceedings are directed.
Horn formerly kept a cigar store in
this city, but now lives in ST. Louis
He has married second time, having
done so Immediately after his form
err wife secured n divorce. The case
will be called for a hearing Satur-
day.
More Petit Jurors.
The following additional panel of
petit jurors to report for duty Mon
day, March 8, was drawn in the cir
cut clerks Office yesterday after
noon:
Black Hawk-Edwin Roberts, John
Blazer, Mike Kehoe, William Kale.
Buffalo Prairie-Louis Schmidt.
Edgington-Charle jain, Charles
Dunlap.
Hampton-F. NJ. Stevens.
Moline-Charles Hintz, George Tim
norman, William Efflandt, Gust A.
Lyon, George f. Hero, Ben H. Ohline,
Charles Rodelius, John Van Hoorbeck.
Albert Ritter, J. \. Fugate, a. 4. Fos-
ter, Henry EXborn, james McLeary,
S. 5. Hoffman, F. o. Nelson, John
Hammer. Charles Peterson, Victor
CarIstedt, c. w. Johnson.
Rock Island-J. w. Portsman. 4.
Swanson, Charles Ferguson, Fred
Carlson, j. F. Schneider, y. j. Bullock,
August Mortier, Henry Johnson, John
Holzhammer, Hans Torsman, Henry
Coyne.
Rural. G. Gailbraith.
South Moline-Silas Evans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-12
UNIQUE FEATURES IN
CEMETERY ROAD SHOW

One of the cleverest entertainments
of the year is promised at the Illinois
theatre the evening of Feb. "a under
the auspices of the Cemetery Road
Improvement association. There are
to be seven vaudeville acts, in which
the leading amateur talent of the
three cites will be introduced. The
program viii open with farce trial
conducted by number of ladies, and
then will follow series of unique
musical and monologue stunts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-12
Sales Greater Than populatIon of 1l1lnoIr.

Sales Greater Than Population of IIIInoIE.
Population of Illinois compared
with the sale of Single Binder cigars
and other brands of Lewis factory.
Cigars sold during 1902 Gnternal reve-
nue. counted, 5,sO1, 800. Population of
Illinois, 4,S21 500. Lewis Single Bind
err factory sold 979,75O more cigars
than there are people in the great
state of Illinois. Greatest years
sales in the history of the Lewis fac
tory. Reliable quality brought the
business.-Peoria Star, Jan. A..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-12
Miss WIZARD tomorrow.

The Power Behind the Throne" "a
highly successful romantic play by
Theodore kremer, founded on Schil-
ler's classic, Love and Intrigue" will
be given at the Illinois tomorrow ev-
ening. Katherine Willard portrays
the character of Aria" daughter of
a court musician, ana her opportuni-
ties are markedly strong. The scene
is laid in an Austrian province in the
latter part of the 18th century, and
the story tells of the intrigues of the
rival factions in the petty court to
obtain ascendency over the reigning
prince. Aria is loved by young
baron, and scheming duchess, who
is infatuated with him, plots to Sc
cure his hand. The production is un-
der the management of Edward c.
White, who gives promise that the
costumes will be handsome and his
torically correct, and that the scenic
settings will be magnificent and n
prominent feature. The supporting
company is large numerically and is
declared to be of an even excellence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-12

It's astonishing how good news will
spread. From every ward and street
comes reports of people talking about
the wonderful cures being performed
by the Boy Phenomenon. Truth, genu-
inc merit, skill, a wonderful gift of
healing, and honorable methods are
sure to receive their just rewards, and
it is upon and along these lines that
he has secured the confidence of the
public. So many cures have been ac-
complished that it is next to impos-
sible to investigate them all, but
few will be given publicity each day
for the benefit of the afflicted who
are DESTROYS of investigating some
cure before undergoing treatment.
When anything that promises re-
lief is offered you. the first thing you
want TO know is, if ii ever cured any
one else, and what is more import
ant. if they STAYED cured. and the
amount of faith you will have i'm try
ing it will depend upon the reliable
ity of the testimony offered in its
behalf. When this is from remote
strangers way beyond the reach of
your consultation, doubts are sure to
arise, but when it comes from dis
interested people whom you know as
your citizens and neighbors and dis
interested people you know and can
consult any time, its reliability is APP
parents truth is not to be doubt
ed.
The following letter of gratitude is
seIf-eXplanatory, as the writer, Mrs.
Britain, is too well known for fur
ther comment:
To the Public:-I, Mrs. Matilda
Britain, of 1929 Second avenue, a resi-
dent of Rock Island for the past is
years, feel it my duty both to the
public and the Boy Phenomenon to
make this Public statement for what
was done in my case. For the past
years l have been a great and con-
slant sufferer with rheumatism. the
pains extended over the entire body
but were worse in hands feet and
back. l had tried many kinds of
medical treatment but could get no
material benefit, and / lived in fear
of never again being free of this aw-
full trouble owing to my go years.
Last week l began treatment with
the Boy Phenomenon as a last re-
sort, and am happy to say l am en-
trely free from pain and that l feel
better in every respect, and feel at
| least 30 years Younger. ] got instant
relief from the young mans hands
and | now attend to my work without
any pain whatever. I thank God for
sending this young man 10 cure the
afflicted.
(Signed) MATILDA BRITAIN.
This is your opportunity to be
cured, no matter what your disease
or how long standing or hopeless the
case may seem. no matter how many
have tried or what your doubts may
be, there is hope for you all in the
hands of this wonderful young man
While the Boy Phenomenon will re-
main in Rock Island many weeks
longer, those desiring to be cured
should call. lose no time in calling
as no new cases will be accepted after
next week, Saturday. Office hours AT
Harper House from 10 a. m. TO p
m. except the Sabbath.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-12
The Wonder Worker
The Boy Phenomenon Stands
Peerless and Alone as the
Greatest Magnetic Healer
of Modern Times.

Another remarkable cure of we'll
known lady. Chronic diseases
daily cured which have always been
regarded as incurabIe, from miles
around to be healed by the Boy
Phenomenon who may now be con-
suited at the Harper House, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-12
Ice Cream.

Place your order with us and get
the purest and richest ice cream in
the tri-cities. Phone west 1241. Tri-
City Milk q Butter company, Rock
Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-12

Scratch, scratch, scratch; unable
to attend to business during the day
or sleep during the night. Itching
pile-horrible plaques. Doan's ONT
ment cures. Never fails. At any drug
store, so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-12
Howard KyIe's New Play.

An interesting event in local theat-
ricals is promised in the performance
at the Illinois theatre next Monday
night of "a new play entitled Laugh
ter and Lies" This play will be put
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-12

forth by Howard Kyle, the we'll
known star, and is the work of Asa
Steel. As the name implies, Laugh
ter and Lies is comedy of intrigue
which, after the modern fashion, is
raised to heroic drama by exciting
incidents of human and serious inter
ests. Mr.. Steel acknowledges that he
lis chiefly indebted to the French dra-
matists, the greatest of modern ar
fists in that direction, for his stage
methods, which he has combined with
story and characters that are
American to the core. Henry True
man, the hero, is a beau of the colo
NAL period, and under his mask of
gaiety and bonhomme, finds time to
aid Washington and his starving ar
my during the British occupation of
Philadelphia, in October, 1777. Mix
ing with the gay society of the then
metropolis of the colonies he sue
ceeds in obtaining valuable British
military secrets through play of wit
and ingenious devices. Scarcely is
the prize won before the loss is dis
covered and he is imprisoned in the
house of Mrs. Weathersby, with it's
other inmates, until the guilty one is
discovered. In the rapid progress of
events, suspicion is directed first to
Trueman, then to Mrs. Weathersby's
niece, whom Trueman loves. Plot and
counter plot, jealousy, passion.-and
revenge urge the men and women of
the play on to what seems the inevita-
bic discovery and arrest of Trueman,
and, as a desperate expedient, True
1 mn -.
window to his waiting accomplish in
distant church. The British get
wind of the fact that signal will be
given, and the young patriot per
forms his act of devotion and hero
ism while the target of the guns of
his enemies. This is described as the
most exciting scene in the play-the
eliminating point in the intrigue, and
a highly dramatic episode. Some
charming love passages, realistic
encounter between Trueman and a
British officer, and the hero's final es-
cape. bring the play to a happy con-
clusion. Unlike so many so-called
colonial plays, Laughter and Lies"
contains no portraits of historic per-
sonages, and depends for its interest
upon it as an acting drama rather
than Il transcript from the annals of
the revolution. In the role of Henry
! Trueman" Mr.. Kyle is said to have
found a part suited to his distinguish
ed abilities and requiring a wide
range of artistic accomplishments.
Neither have the minor characters
been neglected, but are said to fur
nish series of interesting studies
that require all the strength of Mr..
Kyle's supporting company. }
Countess In Play
| The resumption of her title, the
Countess de Castelvecchio, by the
actress who has been known as Elou-
ina Oldcastle, was the subject of
much comment by the New York pa
pers, which devoted columns of space
of description of this interesting lady.
Nobody on the stage in this country
can boast of so exalted pedigree.
She is the granddaughter of Louis
Bonaparte, king of Holland, and
therefore a grand-niece of the great
emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte. The
Countess de Castelvecchio will be one
of the distinguished company that
will appear here at the Illinois Tues
day, Feb. II, in a revival of Caste
She will impersonate the role of the
| maruuiSe
The Washington times., 1903-07-02

PECULIAR VERDICT IN
MORTIMER JOHNSON CASE

BALTIMORE. July 2.-There were SEN
sational developments at the inquest
yesterday evening into the mysterious
shooting OF J. Mortimer Johnson. After
hearing the evidence the jury returned
this verdict: -. Mortimer Johnson
came to his death from two bullet shot
wounds in his head from pistols OF diff
ferent calber by the hands of some per-
son or persons unknown 10 the jury, 0n
June %. between the hours of p. m.
and s a. m. and we further believe that
the evidence is not sufficient TO say sui
eide, and it may be murder" Viola Stan
baugh. a sister of the dead man, and
Mrs. Duretti. the latter a physician and
a cousin of Johnson, in their testimony
reflected upon Mrs. Susan Suter, who has
figured in the case and who is a friend
of Joseph Johnson. father of the dead
man.
The Washington times., 1903-07-02
RUNAWAY RATS RUSH
CREW AGAINST BRIDGE
Sinking Logs Hurl Men Into the
Marietta River.

LUCK HAVEN, Pa, July 2.-Raftsmrn
VINO have Just returned from a trip down
the river TO Marietta tell of an experi-
ence that caused not few hairs i'm their
heads TO turn white from fright.
The fleet OF ten RATS left this city last
Thursday on a good rafting food. In
T'SsinS through the Chestnut rifles. fnur
miles below Balnbridge. Sunday. they
met new railroad bridge. which is he
Ing constructed across the river. A
trestle extends from an abutmeut in.o
the river to convey stone to the piers
The crew were told that they could ,ass
the trestle with safety. but this they
were unable to do on account of the
swiftness OF the current. The RATS shot
the rapids with the speed Of an exoress
train and became unmanageable. When
they struck rough water they were car
ried along by the current against the
trestling. The feet then swung around
broadside. One raft sunk, and the
frenzied men made a rush for the -afts
still above water. As the others we're
about to go down the trestling gave way
and fell with a great crash.
AS soon as the trestle gave way the
RATS righted themselves, were rerafted
and safely landed at Marietta.
The pilots on the RATS were Constable
Ellis Myers and Thomas Myers. and the
steersmen James Myers, Wizard Kissed
John Myers and about dozen helpers.
The Washington times., 1903-07-02
NEEDLESS MYSTERY
IN RECORDERS DEATH
Brother Rebukes Those Who WCve
the Veil.

PITISBURG, July 2.-J. R p. Brown.
brother of former City Recorder J. o.
Brown, who is responsible for the in
quiry now in progress respecting the
cause of the latter's sudden death. said
yesterday that If the people who profess
TO have known all the time the cause of
his brothers death had told him what
they knew when he went 20 see them,
there would mover have been any fur
thcr investigation.
The statement made by DR.. McKelvy
that the death OF Recorder Brown was
cuc TO an overdose OF sulphonal or trir
oral, taken in an effort to produce sleep
hc said. was a surprise, as he had been
Informed that death was due to weak
hess and was brought about by purely
natural causes.
Prof. r. S. Eckels, the Philadelphia
chemist. who made the examination OF
Recorder Browns vital organs, said yes
tcrday morning he could settle this
cue stion. but had not been asked at the
inquest. He was excused after testify
ing that antimony. arsenic, and sui
phonal had been found in the organs.
aLc the matter was left a mystery
wh,ch may be cleared at the next hear
;cg in the case tomorrow afternoon.
The mystery seems to rest on the
ptesencc of antimony In the stomach an6
sUlphonal in the stomach and liver. The
other poisons we're parts of the en-
balming fluid
The Washington times., 1903-07-02
NEARLY SHOT AS SHE
WAS SERVING TEA
Bullet From Revolver Crashes Through
Window Of Newport House.

NEWPORT, R l., July Mrs. VIII
liam H. Sands, of New York. had mar
row escape from being shot in the parlor
OF her summer residence in Bellevue
Avenue, late yesterday afternoon, by
some person who was discharging a re-
volver in the neighborhood. and who
made off before he could be identified
Mrs. Sands was serving tea, and had
just arisen from her chair, when the
bullet crashed through the front window
passing very close to her head. and spent
itself against the wall on the opposite
side Of the room.
Mrs. Sands was overcome for an in
stant at the thought that some one was
shooting at her. but upon being assured
by her husband that such a thing was
impossible recovered her composure and
directed a search for the culprit. which
proved vain
The Washington times., 1903-07-02
BIRD NOW MAYOR
OF WILMINGTON

WILMINGTON, Del, July 2.-Charles
D. Bird became mayor of this city yes
terday. The oath of Office was admInis-
tered by Judge Edwin R. Cochran, jr.
A number Of city officials and politicians.
including retiring Mayor Geo. NJ. Fisher,
witnessed the ceremonies. After the
oath had been administered Bishop
Leighton Coleman made a brief prayer
Mayor Bird then delivered short 1nau-
gural address. The mayor was present.
ed with handsome Episcopal prayer
book. by Bishop Coleman. the mayor
having signified his intention of using
the Episcopal ritual in marrying couples.
The Washington times., 1903-07-02
DRUNKARDS BLACKLISTED
BY BURGESS PENNYPACKER

WEST CHESTER. Pa. July 2-Burpess
Pennypacker mailed his list of drunkards
to saloonkeepers yesterday, with notice
that If, on and after this date. persons
on the list are supplied with intoxicatir5
liquors. the saloonkeepers Will be prose-
cuted in accordance with the law. AS
the notices did not reach the hotels
and restaurants until late in the after
noon, the effect of the burgess plan has
not yet been noticed. Inquiry at the
hotels brought forth the response that
not one OF the prescribed has as yet
solicited drinks at their bars. By to-
morrow there may be a different story to
tell
The Washington times., 1903-07-02
BULGARIA ASKS
POWERS FOR AID

VIENNA, July 2.-It is announced here
that bulgaria has sent a circular to its
representatives abroad and the ministers
OF the powers in Sofia calling attention
10 the attitude Of Turkey. which it de-
clares has not only failed to Cooperate
In carrying out the reform scheme. but
is concentrating troops and artillery on
the frontier, where the Turkish soldiers
are provoking disorder in the hope OF
evoking an international conflict. The
note appeals to the powers to exert pres
sure at Constantinople TO obtain the
withdrawal Of the excessive Turkish
forces now stationed on the frontier. The
Bulgarian government declines to be re-
sponsible should Turkey continue It's un-
friendly attitude
The Washington times., 1903-07-02
WILL TALK To POPE
ABOUT UNIVERSITY
Present Mission to Rome of Mgr.
0'Connell, the Rector.

Mgr. Denis O'Connell. rector of the
Catholic University of America, sailed
for Rome today. where he will confer
with His Holiness, Pope Leo. regarding
the conduct of the college at Brookland.
Since Monsignor O'Connell's arrival
in America he has received numerous
letters from prominent Catholic pre-
lates, expressing their desire to CO.
operate with the rector in his admins
tration OF the affairs of the university
and so facilitate the success of the in
stitution begun by the Pope. Leo has
always manifested a keen personal in
terest in the Catholic University of
America, and It is for the purpose of
making known the attitude OF the
American bishops toward the college
that Moasignor o'Connell has gone to
Rome.
The visit OF the rector was author
izeo by the board of directors Of the
university. and it is said that while
there Monsignor O'Connell will not con
cern himself with Catholic affairs in the
Philippines or any other matter than
the one in which he is directly con-
cerned-