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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10

was one of the solid successes OF our
theatrical season last year. and it is
promised that the present Offering will
surprise the many friends made by the
organization in this town. George Sid
ney more than made good the confident
predictions of his friends, and much is
expected of Busy Izzy" in its new
dress. The vehicle is one of those
happy affairs which permits of an en-
tire change OF program each year. New
people in the company, new music. new
songs. dances and funnyisms, combin-
ed with the handsome wardrobe and
scenic establishment which Manager
E. ID. Stair has generously provided.
all go TO make Busy IzZy" very
promising Offering for lovers of good.
clean musical farce. The company
this year numbers 45 people. and in
cludes all the old favorites of last sea-
son. Fred Wyckoff is still playing the
funny old "rube" and gives a good in
depreciation. Charles lie Mier, the
whistliag hobo. is repeating last sea-
sons hit. Carrie Weber has been re-
tanned especially for her ability to fill
the soubrette role. which is SO prom
inent with Icy throughout the pro-
gram The chorus of show girls this
year is thirty strong and their wa
robe is said To be very elaborate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10
Eben Holden Monday.

The story of "Eben Holden" a dra-
matization of which will be presented
at the Illinois theatre here Monday ev-
ening, is too well known TO need repe-
tition here. The novel, which was
one of the largest sellers of the last
two years. and the dramatic version
has been fully as popular in book form.
The character of Eben Holden is one
of the most striking ever presented on
the American stage and its interpreta-
ton by Henry Horton has placed him
n the ranks of such actors as Denman
Thompson. Richard Golden and the
late James A Herne Messrs. Herrick
and Eidredge have surrounded Mr..
Horton with an excellent company com
Dosed of such well-known people as
Blanche Kendall, Samuel d. Merrill
Charles d. Chapman, John ]. Clark, Ar
lhur B. Jennings. Theodore Shaler,
Ruth Underwood and Adele Leonard.
This presentation of "Eben Holden" is
along the lines that have distinguished
The recent revival of the rural drama,
The Old Homestead" at the New
York theatre in Gotham. by Denman
Thompson. which drew enormous
houses. Henry w. Savage has accept
ID a new rural drama, written some,
What on the lines of 'Old Jed Prouty,
md several other new plays of the ru-
al type are numbered among the most
iotable dramatic successes of the sea
son. Judging by the reception which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10
Ezra kendalI,s New Role.

Ezra Kendall. as anyone excepting
his natural self. with mis- budget of
stories and local witticisms. is not
wholly satisfying TO the extensive fol-
lowing that he has gathered about him
in the years that he has been on the
boards. In Weather Beaten Benson"
none who saw il last evening at the
Illinois. and there was an audience thai
filled the theatre. will question that he
has a good play. as a play, bur there is
an absence of Kendallism-that's what
the people who go TO the theatre to
see this comedian want TO hear. They
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10
The Girl From kay,s.

Those who love the theatre will ask
dear old Santa Claus for nothing better
than the season of mirth. melody and
holiday fun, that the management of
the Illinois theatre of Chicago has pro-
vided for the entertainment of its pa
irons in the engagement of Charles
Frohman and George Edwardes' big
musical organization of 60 people in
the great musical success, THE Girl
from Rays" which comes to that thea
tire, opening Sunday night next, Dec. IL.
for an engagement of four weeks. with
the usual matinees. Special matinee
performances will be given on Christ
mas and New Years day. Sam Ber-
nard, last seen in Chicago as member
of the Weber and Fields all star cast,
leads this army of fun-makers. is one
of the most successful comedians on
the stage today, and Miss Hattie Will
liams, whose beauty and cleverness are
seldom found combined in one comedi-
enne. is his principal assistant. Miss
Williams last engagement in Chicago
was while a coworker with the Rogers
Brothers and their company. Others
in the cast are George Howard, Ernest
Lambart, Arthur Elliott, George Hon.
ey. Katherine Hutchinson, Grace Dud-
ley. Carrie Lee Stoyle, and a bevy of
bewitchingly gowned and dazzlingly
beautiful girls. Sam Bernard in THE
Girl from Rays" appears in the role
of Hoggenheimer, a new rich masher,
who imagines that his wealth excuses
his freshness. Miss Williams imper-
sonates THE Girl from Kay's." mil
liners assistant, who leads him lively
dance through. three eventful and en-
joyable acts, finally becoming Mrs.
Hoggerheimer. Owing to the length
of the performance the curtain will
rise at O'Clock for the evening and at
O'Clock for the matinees. An orches-
ira, increased to number 90 musicians.
has been engaged for this production.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10

sunk $4,000 of the funds of a promo
ton company without turning a wheel.
Benson puts in his last $4,000 just to
keep the boys at work, and in the
meantime il rains. and Benson grows
rich. At the close of the second act
there is a real rainstorm. in which
Benson stands, becoming soaked from
head TO foot. Benson marries, and
there are several other weddings, and
Mosey. the child that Benson picked
up in the river. where she had fallen
in a wrecked train, is restored to her
parents. Miss Mabel Tailaferro, for a
mere child. displays remarkable talent
in the role of Mosey, and the woman
with the infectious laugh and Rusty
Bartlett. the rain ''perdictor," when
Kendall was not doing so. kept the au-
dience in a good humor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10
cohan to Write New Comedy.

hit in his musical play. Little Johnny
Jones'" has been engaged by Klaw &
Erlanger TO write the book. lyrics and
music for new musical comedy which
they will produce next season. Mr..
Cohan. though but &c years of age. has
the record of writing three successes
"The Governors Son and Running
for Office" for THE Four Cohens." and
his present vehicle for himself. He
wrote the book. lyrics and music for
Little Johnny Jones. designed the
scenery and costumes and produced
the play himself Quit d record for
youth of 90 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10
Plans for Next Season.

klaw & Erlanger are making extra
ordinary preparations for next season
in the way of new productions. Their
roster will contain several of their
successes of the current season and
also J. |. c. Clarke's dramatic version
of Gen. Lew Wallace's romantic novel.
A Prince of India" Marion Craw-
ford's dramatic version of his 10
roaster;" Paul West and w. W. Dens-
lows spectacular extravaganza, The
Pearl and the Pumpkin with music
by J. w. Bratton; Yvette Guilbert. the
famous French chansonette. in a new
comedy with music; Joseph Cawthorne
IN a new musical comedy by John J.
McNally; a new musical comedy by c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10

NJ. S. Mcclellan and Gustave Kerker,
to be called THE Butterfly of Fash
ion;" a new musical comedy BY Harry
b. Smith called Seeing New York." a
new musical comedy with music and
lyrics by George NJ. Cohan: Mcintyre
and Heath in John j. McNally's new
musical conceit. THE Ham Tree" the
new Drury Lane spectacle. The White
Cat" and. in conjunction with Charles
B. Dillingham;. the latest London mu-
steal comedy hit, Sergeant Brue,"
with Frank Daniels in the title role.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10
arinht Bunch of Stars.

The Klaw & Erlanger Comedy com
pany. the permanent musical stock or
ganizat:on which this firm will main
tain in New York. opening there Mon
day evening. the Goth inst, will present
as its first vehicle a new musical PLAY
by John J. McNally. called I'm New
port" The music is by Cole and John.
son. This company, which has been
in rehearsal four weeks. viii nuGleel
over one hundred people and IS headed
by Peter F. DALEY, Fay Templeton
Virginia Earle, Joseph Coyne. Lee Har
rison. Charles NJ. Mcdonald, Alfred
Fisher. Louis Kelso, Edith Warrington
Lillian Hudson, Elphye Snowden and
Sue Stuart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10
Schrode Hit as Clown.

at the clown in Klaw & Erlanger's pro-
duction of "Humpty Dumpty. The
critics have declared him a worthy
successor to the famous George l..
Fox the original in this role. Mr.
Schrode does not play the part as a
buffoon, but with all the finesse OF a
French pierrot. depending for his COM
edy effects on Legitimate" methods
and humorous facial expression. rath-
er than horse play. In addition to
these comedy attributes. so marked in
Fox. he is a great athlete and aero
batic dancer. which imparts additional
interest to his performance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10
December Bookings.

10-Busy Izzy.
11-Wizard of or.
12-Eben Holden.
13-Dr. a 4. Willis. Y. VI. c. A.
14-Sam T. Jacks.
15-Village Postmaster.
17-Tom jefferson.
1S-Uncle Josh Perkins.
25-COon Hollow.
2G-Why Girls Leave Home.
21-Broadway Burlesquers.
30-San Toy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10
Mothers, Be Careful.

of the health of your children. Look
out for coughs, colds. Group and
whooping cough. Stop them in time
One Minute Cough Cure is the best
remedy Harmless and pleasant. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10
New Play Presented,

Joseph Brooks production of Hone
Folks" new play by c. T. Darcy. au
thor of I'm Old Kentucky" is headed
by William Ingersoll. Thomas Wise
Samuel Reed. Arthur Sanders, Charlie.
Stedman. w. S. HaTt. Walt. Thomas
Charles Lamb. Charles Mason. lack
Ryan. Howard Sloat, Rebecca Warren,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10

Ida Waterman, Julia Herne, Frances
Stevens. Rose Marston. Desirec Laz-
ard, Belle Danbe, MIRA Brook and
Morton McKim.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10
Has Been Breaking Records.

Wizard of o." here tomorrow ev-
ening. has been breaking theatrical
records for big business all over the
country. 1t is the most fulsome feast
of fun and the most gorgeous spectacu
lar production that has been seen in
many year. The show is so long and
so fecund in entertaining features that
the curtain rises at o'clock punctu-
ally each evening" and the late corners
miss the Kansas cyclone. which is the
opening scene of the play. Nearly ev-
cry song in THE Wizard of Or" wins
three and four encores. and the man.
agement has therefore been compelled
to ring up the curtain at precisely.
Busy Icy This Evening.
Busy IZZy and his merry company in
their musical bargain. Busy Ivy" will
be seen here tonight. This offering
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-10

it has received. ''Eben Holden, bids
fair to live as many years in popular
favor as has THE Old Homestead"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-26
LIKE A FLASH
Came a Hard Knock From Coffee.

It's n simple matter to satisfy sensible,
,b,nkinr people by 10 DAYS trial OF
Postum in place OF coffee. for II IT Is cof-
fec causes the Illness. an almost imme-
diate change takes place. The old coHee
sils. sluggishness. insomnia lack OF en-
srxy. stomach troubles. saliow skin. head
achos. and all the others whatsoever form
the nerves decide upon. when they are
thrown out OF balance by cofee. begin to
l.ave and It's only a question OF short
tim. when Postum will end them all and
bring back health.
"I had drank coffee every morning In
and out Of season until two years ago
when all OF a sudden my stomach re-
he,led and shortly there after ! became a
nervous wreck. couldn't eat bite with
out intense suffering lost most all my
flesh and was practically starving because
couldn't get any good out cf what little
food I did eat.
lone morning when IN this wretchedly
run down condition reas a magazine
article about Postum Food Coffee and
tho case seemed so much like mine sent
out and got a package. At that time
almost nothing would stay on my stom-
sch, but the first cup OF Postum wife
made for me seemed TO warm and nourish
me clear 10 my finger tips and this de-
llshtful siow Of we'll fed feeling contip
ued For the first FIVE or six days the
Postum was all could keep on my
stomach or even take AT all without great
suffering. but got better so Fast added
other foods gradually and kept sairins
strength and flesh untii now l can eat a
hearty meal and really enjoy life once
more know II was Postum that saved
me from starving 10 death when my
stomach had been ruined by coffee.
"I know lots of folks don't make Postum
right, but II takes only is minutes boil
ing Co make II perfect. according to thu
directions. Then IT'S better than the bes
coffee" Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Creek. Mich.
Ten DAYS trial OF Postum proves
whether or not IT'S the coffee hurts YOU
| Get the little book. The Road TO Wei
i VILE In each pkg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-26
with calmness and confidence we awa''

the peoples verdict. ~,..n. r
II called TO the office OF president, !
shall consider myself the chief magistrate
Of all the people and not OF any faction:
and shall ever be mindful OF the rae.
that on many questions Of national policy
there are honest differences or opinion.
/ believe In the patriotism, good senss
and absolute sincerity OF all the people.
/ shall strive to remember that ne may
serve his party best VINO serves h''
country best. A.. +,
II Il be the wish OF the people that
undertake the duties OF the presidency'
/ pledge myself. with Gods help. 10 de-
vote all my powers and energy 10 'he
duties of this exalted office.
Very truly yours,
ALTON B. PARKER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-26
DESERTED
BRIDE OF
ONE DAY

Married on Thursday and mysteri-
ously deserted on Saturday is the un-
fortunate record of Mrs. George Jer-
geson, the young wife Of the captain or
the barge Moonbeam of the Eastern Coal
company feet.
Captain Jergeson and Miss Wilhemina
Fritz we're married at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Charles AcKer. uncle OF the
bride, lss Bay street. The ceremony TOOK
place at Z o'clock Thursday evening, the
post nuptial festivities being especially
merry.
On Saturday morning the captain left
his brides home to visit his barge. which
he said, was 10 leave the haroor under
tow during that afternoon He left ex-
plicit directions that his wife should oe
ready at 1 o'clock to accompany him 10
the barge, on which their honeymoon
would be spent
The CAPTAIN then boarded his barge and
told the engineer that he had various
purchases to make, citing the name OF
the store at which he should transact MS
business. A., .
He is known to have been upon the
Pomroy dock, where the Moonbeam lies.
at 0 O'Clock Saturday morning. Since
that time his whereabouts have not peeh
EnHwn' aaSHGs Ss Snd disaSSseaTsnce sSfe Tsli e' y
III Is known that Capt. Jorgeson did NOT
visit the store at which he was to MAKE
his purchases. This fact has largely
served to confirm the suspicious OF ms
bride and her family that everything -
NOT right with the captain. The miss
ing man has always been a fellow OF ex-
emplary habits. and was never known 10
drink to excess. His disappeatahSe s nas
completely overcome his young orids' anu 4
her great distress is shared by all VINO
knew the captain. -, .ou
Captain Jergeson had always been Wen
uked an this city, and his friends are
corn,etely at a loss TO account for MS
| nynipnsed absence He is described as a
man OF 20 years. light complexioned; with
| light moustache. He Is some o bigh
| forehead. He is a member OF Rhode
| Tsia "a Council No 1855. Royal Arcanun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-26
H0RSEMEN,
attention !!

Republicans wishing to join a
cavalry troop for the coming
campaign and to form part OF the
marching brigade now being or
canized, are requested to be at
the headquarters of the Young
Mems Republican Club, 4S Wey-
bosset street, on Tuesday even
ire next at 8 o'clock, to be meas
ured for uniforms.
Each member Is expected to
pay for his own uniform at a
cost not over SI.75 and to furnish
own mount. All Republicans in
.vited.
IL R..>A>ss h1>l,A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-26
eoR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothev for their children
while tsething with perfect success. IL
soothes the child. softens the gums. Al
lays all pain. cures wind collie. ana Is tns
nest remedy for Diarrhoea. II will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists in every part OF the world:
Twenty Ave cent? ' bottle. Be sure ana
ask for Mrs VIII slows Soothing syrup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-26
A RARE OCTOBER TRIP.

From stations west Of Boston, Oct. IL.
ove the Boston & Albany X. r. TO Al
bany. the Hudson river steamer to New
York. and the Fall River Line steamers.
sb. 90 buys whole trip, travelling from
"wednesday to Monday. Stop-over In New
York to oct. 25 for 81 extra. Send for
descriptive leafet.
A. 8. Hanson. Gen. Pass. Agent Boston,
or on ticket agent, Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-26


Former public today his letter accept
ing presidency In he erae his be-
paramount Is
ussimpean"
advocated and Judge
for soldiers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-26

defender as against European asgressions
IL means that we repudiate the role OF
the American continental policeman; that
we refuse 10 act debt collector for foreign
states or their citizens; that we respect
the independent sovereignty OF each
American state and Its right to preserve
order and otherwise regulate its own In
ternal affairs In Its own way; and that
any Intervention In it's affairs by US limit
ed TO the single office or enabling Its peo-
pie TO work out their own political and
national destiny for themselves free from
the coercion OF any European state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-26

Come and Join tuesday Night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-26
PENSIONS FOR OUR SOLDIERS AND
SAILORS.

The National Democracy favors liberal
mansions 20 the surviving soldiers and
sailors and their dependents on the
ground that they deserve liberal treat
ment. II pledges by It's platform ade-
ouate legislation 10 that end. But II
denies the right Of the executive 70 usurp
the mower OF congress 20 lesislste on that
subject. such usurpation was attempted
by pension order No. S. and effect has
been given to II by congress that dared
not resent the usurpation. IL k said
that .this order Was made In the per-
,ormnncs OF a duty imposed upon the
president by act OF congress. but the
provision making the imposition is not
nointed out. The act to which the order
refers which r. the one relating TO pen
sions TO Civil War veterans. does not su-
thorize pensions on the ground OF age.
II does grant pensions 10 those suffering
from any mental or physical disability. or
disabilities OF a permanent character
not the result of their own vicious habits,
which ~ incapacitates them from the
performance Of manual labor as to render
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-26

have Just put aside consenial work
70 which I had expected To devote my
i,fe An order 70 assume, as best can. the
RESPONSIBILITIES your convention put upon
me.
I solicit the cordial cooperation and
generous assistance OF every man who be-
i,.ves that a change OF measures and
a, men AT this time would be wise. and
urge harmony OF endeavor az well az
vigorous action on the part OF all 30
minded.
The Issues are Joined and the people
must render the verdict.
shall economy OF administration be de-
manded or shall extravagance be en-
couraged7
shall the wrongdoer be brought TO bay
bv the people. or must justice walt upon
political oligarchy7
Shall our government stand for equal
opportunity or for special privilsge7
Shall u remain a government OF law oi
become one OF individual caprice7
Shall we cling 10 the rule OF the people
or shall we embrace benefcent despotism'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-26

Joy, cannot be prudently granted TO the
Filipinos AT this time. the promise that
IL shall come the moment they are ca
pable Of receiving II will tend to stmu-
late rather than hinder their develop
ment And this should be done not only
In justice 10 the Filipinos. but 10 pre-
cannot withhold freedom from another
people and themselves remain free. 1ne
liberation OF tyranny over others VIII
soon breed contempt for self government
and weaken our power OF resistance 10 III.
sIdious usurpation Of our constitutional
rights
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-26
INVESTIGATION OF GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENTS

Recent disclosures. coupled with the
rand augmentation OF government ex-
peditures show need OF an investlsa-
ton OF every department OF the govern
ment The Democrats In congress de-
manded It. The Republican majority
refused the demand. The people can
determine by their vote In November
whether they wish an honest and
thorough investigation. Democratic
congress and executive will assure IT.
ARMY AND NAVY.
We are Justly proud OF the offices and
men of our Army and Navy. Both. how
ever. have suffered from the persistent
injection OF personal and political In
nuence Promotions and appointments
have been frequently based on fsvoritisrn
,rst.ed OF merit. Trials and court
martials have been set aside under cir
cumstances indicating political interfer'
ence. These and other abuses should oe
corrected.
n n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-24
ONLY SOLDIERS
WOULD BE VOTERS
Speaker Ryan Raises Nice
Question as TO Filling Of
Vacancies.

. & . 2 II . . +.
Speaker John Z. Ryan, Of the House
OF Delegates, has called attention to q
peculiar state OF affairs which would
arise over the filling Of vacancies in the
present General Assembly, should any Of
the members die or resign before the
expiration of the present regular session.
Section a. Of the Constitution provides
that unless exempted by section 30
shall as q prerequisite to the right to
vote, after the first day of January,
1901 personally pay at least six months
prior to the election, all State poll taxes
assessed or nssessable against him under
this Constitution, during the three years
next preceding that in which he offers
10 vote, &C.. &C..
Section %, referred to above, exempts
soldiers of the State, United States and
the Confederate State, and Speaker
Ryan's contention is that only those ex-
empted under this section. could vote at
an election held between now and the
first of May, 1901. His contention Is, and
In 1t he is borne out by strong lawyers,
that people rarely pay their taxes prior
to November list. and those paying them
even on that day would not bring them-
selves within section 81, unless the cleo
ton should be held as late as May 1st
and on that date the Legislature would
have adjourned. Some member remark
ed yesterday that should a vacancy oc-
cur during the session. his successor
would almost certainly be q Confederate
SOLDIER as such candidate usually got
all tile votes Of his old comrades.