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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-16
WE'D SIX WEEKS
Announcement of Marriage of
Reynolds M. johnson and
Ruth 7. Brown.
EVENT TAKES PLACE IN CHICAGO
Kent Secret From Friends Until Set.
tied in Their Home in
Moline.

Reynolds NJ. johnson, deputy coun-
ty clerk. authorizes announcement of
his marriage to Ruth I. Brown, OF
Anderson. Ind. The wedding took
place six weeks ago. in Chicago, and
was the elimination of pretty ro-
nance that had its beginning about a
year ago when the young lady paid
her first visit to Rock Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson are making
Their home in Moline. They preferred
to keep their wedding Il secret until
they were settled and prepared to
receive their friends in their home.
ssr""m OURS Legislative Race.
r.. Johnson is popular in the two
cities. and was a candidate for the
-ePuhlican nomination for represen-
tative until Yesterday, when he with
',.sr FIN, the race in favor of his
f.-'end Lawrence Magill. of Moline.
He and his bride, the latter a lady
of many endearing qualities and ac-
will have the best
wishes of all who know them in their
new estate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-16
NEWBRO's HERPICIDE.
The Original Remedy = hat kills the Dan
drnn 6Ierm.'


The ladies know. They are quick to
discover any diseased condition of the
hair, for with them the natural i'm
pulse of preservation applies partic-
ularly to natures charming adorn-
ment. When the hair becomes dull.
brittle or lusterless it shows that the
dandruff microbe has planted itself in
the scalp and is sapping the hairs vi
tally. In time it will cause dandruff,
itching scalp and falling hair. This
condition calls for the immediate use
f <ewirr'~ Herpicide. The wonder
..' elferr f lEe ser, first application
SHOWS that il vii Destroy the cause.
after which the hair will grow as ma
tUre intended. There was a time when
it was considered quit proper to rid
icule and make light of the germ
theory, but it isn't good taste to do
it now. when municipal governments
are sending for scientific men to sup
press germ contagion. Prof. Unna
(ask your doctor about him) was the
first to discover the dandruff microbe
and now dermatologists the world
over know that true dandruff is Il con-
tagiOus disease caused by a germ.
Herpicide is for sale by +. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-16
Mr.. PLANTZ APPOINTED
ATTORNEY FOR WooDMRN

The executive council of the Mod
ern Woodmen society today announc-
ed the appointment Of Hon. Truman
Plantz, OF Warsaw, as general attor-
ney for the order to fill the uneXpired
term of the late J. W. White. The
term is for one year from the coming
July.
Mr. Plantz is recognized as one of
the able lawyers of the state. For
affairs of the Woodmen society. TAX
ing a conspicuous part in several of
the head camps. He is likewise prom
inent in democratic politics in the
state, and formerly was the candidate
of his party in this district for con-
gress. He will probably remove his
family to Rock Island for residence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-16
TALKS OF PARSIFAL
Prof. Scott Gives Faithful De-
scription of Features in
Wasner's Life.
HIS GENIUS AND TRAINING
Scenes From Great Dramatic Tri-
umph Illustrated with Stere-
opticon Views.

n faithful illustration of the worlds
renowned ~Parsifal+' both with respect
to the scenes of the original produc-
ton and the length Of the lecture ac-
complaining the stereopticou views,
was presented last evening at the Y.
VI. {. \. auditorium.
The theme was divided into three
divisions dealing with the construc-
ton Of the masterpiece of the famous
German composer. The first deals
with his life and education; the sec
Ond. with Bayreuth, the city in which
Wagner achieved his greatness, and
the third. with the great production
of ''Parsifal' itself.
In giving a brief outline of the life
work and character of the composer
Prof. Scott spoke of the rudiments Of
the great musical training achieved
by Wagner and the environments Of
his carly life. The natural talent with
which he was gifted played an impOr-
tant part i'm his earlier desires for
musical education. and his latest sue
cesses easily followed upon the foun-
dation formed by his careful youth
full education.
Rayreuth was described well by the
speaker aided by the lantern views,
which showed the earlier construction
of the town a. well as the modern de-
velopmcnt combined with the architec-
tural beauty of it's ancient and medic
val buildings. Wagner's Festival thea
tire in which the production of ''Parsi-
far was first attempted and which
was built through the efforts of the
great composer himself was also de
scribed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-16
GAVE CHECKS GAMBLING,
SUES TO RECOVER THIN

s. w. Kylor. of lie Claire, has in
stituted suit against f. \. Cooper, and
for cause of action alleges that the
defendant holds two checks, one for
800 and another for S25. which he
threatens TO sue upon, after the plain
tiff had stopped payment upon the
paper at the banks. The plaintiff al
ieges that March 5, 1904. while in a
gambling house at lie Claire, he was
gotten intoxicated. and that while in
such condition certain parties secured
by fraud his signature to two checks,
one in the amount of S10O and the
other of S25.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-16
View of Theatre Given.

\ ground and sectional view Of the
theatre was shown. giving an dea Of
the well arranged seating capa city as
well as the marvellous acoustics of
the playhouse. The stage portion of
the house is almost as large as the
auditorium and has the most ample of
accommodations for an almost I'M
limited number of performers. In
the auditorium no ushers are required
ment Of seats by which a visitors is
because of the admirable arrange
easily able to find his own seat with
out being shown. Five exits are easily
accessible on either side by a certain
number Of persons thus enabling the
audience to issue from the theatre in
Il remarkably short space of time.
The actors required in the produc
tiOn are chosen from those who take
part for the love of art alone and not
for mcrccnary desires. SO great is the
demand for places in the cast that
the best of actors are willing and anX-
ious to accept a second or third rate
part for the sake of their art. No re-
enumeration is given beyond the pay
ment of necessary expenses and no
profit is realized fran the presenta
ton of the play, il being the custom
to pay all expenses over which the
balance is placed to the credit of the
next years production.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-16

Rev. w. S. Marquis, of Broadway
Presbyterian church. OBLIGATED at the
funeral of Harry q. Brooks, which
was held from the home, zoos Eighth
avenue, at 10 o'clock this morning. y
quartet, consisting of Mrs. w. S. Mar
quis. Mrs. Paul Hamilton, Rev. w. S.
Marquis and George Loosely, sang
Jesus. Lover of My Soul" George
McMaster, {. l.. Ackerlind, Wyman
Beardsley and the three brothers Of
deceased, Charles. William and Joshua
Brooks, acted as Pallhearers. Inter
ment was at Chippiannocll cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-16
The Original.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity of FoIey's Hon
ey and Tar many limitations are offer
ed for the genuine. Ask for FOley's
Honey and Tar and refuse any sub
stitute offered, as no other prepare
ton will give the same satisfaction.
1t is mildly laxative. 1t contains no
opiates and is safest for children and
delicate persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-16
AUGUSTANA GLEE CLUB AT
FIRsT METHODIST CHURCH

The Augustana college glee club. as
sisted by Prof. Andrew ID. Bodfors,
organist. and Pref. Franz Zedeler.
violinist. will give Il concert in the
First Methodist church Friday even
ing. March Is. This promises TO be
the musical event of the season. The
club is composed of 81 voices and viii
present most excellent program of
college giees and choruses. The pro-
ceeds will be devoted to the deacon
ess fund.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-16
Obituary RECORD

Mrs. \. p. Solder, n resident Of Rock
Island for over fifty years, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. John Sny-
der, 1415 Fifth avenue, at Z o'clock this
morning after Il weeks illness with
pneumonia. Mrs. Seider was 70 years
old. She was born in Indiana. and at
the age of Is removed, with her par
ents. to Davenport. taking up her res
idence in this city 10 years later. Her
daughter is the only survivor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-16
FOR Over Silly Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wild collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea- rs
cents bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-16

You need tonic. tissue builder,
strength producer. flesh creator, this
spring? HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea viii revitalize your entire system.
IS cents, tea or tablets. 7. II. Thomas,
pharmacist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-16
Taxes Due.

Taxes for the year 1903 are now due.
Parties having personal tax and no
real estate viii be. expected to make
immediate payment. Tie statute in
regard to the collection of personal
property taxes will be strictly enforc-
ed. Payments made previous to March
%, 1904, will save cost of collection and
annoyance.
WILLIAM G.. PITMAN.
Township Collector.
Office with Eckhart & Buffum, Room
Is. Mitchell & Lynde Bldg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-16
ParaIfaI as PLAYER.


Dealing with "PaTs;fal' as il is be
ing played in New York at the present
time Prof. Scott gave short resume
Of the story Of the Holy Grail from
which the musical drama is drawn.
He spoke of the poem by TennysOn
and Of the various legends which have
brought the beautiful story from the
days of early biblical history to the
present day of dramatization in mus
ic. The speaker urged Wagner's must
cal expression as the only possible
outlet for the wonderful truths de-
picted and dwelt for time ON the
blending of the characters of which
there are six principals in the cast.
TIE character Parsifal. The guile
less or innocent one" Is a youth
who has been reared in total igno-
rance of the world and its machina-
ations. He knows nothing of the
wrongs of humanity. the signs of the
people and the temptations which be-
set the traveller in the world. He leaves
his mother. with whom he has spent
the days of his early youth. and sets
out as traveller and il is during his
Journey that he meets with all the
temptations which befall mankind.
But pushing steadily forward he Over
comes all obstacles and possesses him
self Of the much coveted spear, with
which the Savior's side had been
pierced. and with this wins his way
to safety.
There is not a spoken word i'll the
play. Music accompanies every ges-
ture and speech. The moods Of love.
envy. hate and pleasure are wrought
by music and the personality of the
composer stand cut distinct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
De Pachman,s parIno Rebuke.

'The following Is told of how de Pach- man, the musical genius, called Czar .Nieh"'as to.account for interrupting him during a perfagmance," said musician last night
 "rhe rebuke was administered by de Pachman to the present Czar Nicholas at a musicale given in the Winter Palace some years ago. The artist was in the middle of the Chopin 'Nocturne,' in F sharp, when the czar leaned forward and began an audible conversation with one of the grand dukes, who was standing near Not at first noticing the royal in- terruption, de Pachman kept on playing, but when the czar's voice rose and he even laughed loudly, de Pachman stopped closed the piano and turned toward Nicholas. Why do you stop? asked the czar. Rowing with mock humility, de Pachmann made answer Etiquette re- quires that when your majesty speaks, all should be silent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
Registration by Wards.

The registration required by ene city democratic executive >iini''ee should not be misunders' 'od' All who have been register by the county board of registrs- are entitled to reg istratior ..s.ne respective wards. The ho, -s will be opened in the wards on
 1tober 15 and will remain open until October 25 10 o'clock at night.
 The object of the additional regis tration is to show the ward in which the voter has a right to vote at the city primary to be held November 21. The plan adopted seems to be the simplest and best that can be devised. It will prevent repeating, and all who desire an honest primary should aid the city executive committee in carry ing out the ward registration.
 The primary election law expressly provides that the executive committee Of party holding a primary may pre- scribe reasonable rules or regulations for its government. An executive com. mittee cannot of course commit an unlawful act. It cannot disfranchise a qualified elector, but it can require qualified elector to name the ward in which he lives. This Is all the reg. istration beginning on Saturday of next week aims to accomplish. It Is a reasonable regulation, conflicting with no provision of law, and as such 1t should be freely and willingly con formed to.
 Every voter who holds reglstra- tion certificate issued by the county board should also procure a ward cer. tificate. He must in fact do so if he desires to vote in the primary of No- vember 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Flowers In Offices.

"p1o you ever notice the few vases or flowers in the business offices in Bir- mingham. asked an observant man last night.
 Tn going tue rounds of all the leading business men, capitalists as well as mer- chants and lawyf frs, you will not find ono vase of flowers ia fifty offices. Some men, have noticed, are very fond of fowers' especially roses, and when you see man of this kind his office is usually frightened by a vase of pretty puas' Whenever you see a man of this kind you will nearly always find him Of liberal spirit and courteous to strangers, no mat ter who they may be.
 The man who loves flowers and Keeps them in his office nine times out of ten has a kind and considerate manner. l do not mean to say, however, that those who do not have flowers are otherwise. I call to mind one president of large industrial company who has flowers on his desk every day in the year. No mat ter how busy or worried he may be he never forgets his flowers. Nothing can make an office brighter and more cheer full than a vase of pretty roses or, in fact, any other kind of flowers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
Governor Lafollette's Contention.

The supreme court of Wisconsin has Spooner-Babcock stalwarts, declaring that Lafollette and his half-breeds are the regular republicans, entitled to a place as such on the official ballot. The stalwart candidates must now ap- pear on the official ballot in an "inde- pendent" ticket of some sort.
 Governor Lafollette has conducted an aggressive campaign in his accus. toned manner. He appeals to the peo- pie to strike down the bosses and the machine. His platform is essentially popular. He advocates primaries and even the referendum. He assails the railroads, the trusts and all monopo- lies. He asks for state control of pub lie utilities, for equal and uniform taxation, and for numerous state re- forms. The farmer is largely with him, and so is the small merchant, including not a few democrats. He will probably be elected.
 The republicans are worried over the bitterness of the factional fight. They fear that 1t will defeat the Roose- welt electoral ticket, for the Chicago convention, controlled by MT Roose- welt and the late MT. Payne of his cabinet, fought the half-breeds, and the United States senators are bitter opponents of Lafollette. The admins tration postofiices are centers of stall wart work, and the fear is that the supporters of MT Lafollette will strike back. They may neglect to vote for the Roosevelt electoral ticket. The factional fight cannot be stopped, and the more they assail the half-breed leader the more apt will he be to get even with his enemies by refusing to support in an enthusiastic manner the republican electoral ticket.
 At any rate there is enough politics among the numerous independent voters of Wisconsin to render the situ-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
WastefuI Extravagance.

From the Memphis Scimitar
 The republican party is extravagant and wasteful, frequently corrupt and inef- ffcient
 In the last three years. under President Roosevelt, the expenses of the federal government (not including the cost of the rural free delivery service, or any part of the postal service, or interest on the public debD has been s167. 900, ,sS7 more than during the entire four years of democratic President Cleveland's last term
 This means that four years of repub- lican rule cost each man, woman and child in the United States, on the aver age, $S.25 more, which must be paid in taxes, than four years of democratic rule
 This amounts to sS7 .O5 for each family of average size
 Republican extravaganza has already produced a deficit which must be offset by a reduction of expenses or by new taxes.
 The republican way Is higher taxation: the democratic way is reduction of ex- penses.
 Remember that whoever buys or rents house. whoever buys food, clothing, fuel, drugs or anything else, has added to the price the amount of the tax.
 If you believe in low taxes, vote for Judge Parker and democratic economy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
Ietterson,s Overcrowded Docket.

When on one docket of the circuit court there are 1500 cases awaiting trial before one judge, it becomes plain at once that relief will be sorely needed before the next regular session of the legislature in 1907. It is be- yond the power of Judge Coleman or of any other one judge to dispose of such a mass of litigation without in flicting upon suitors and the public in general grave delays and unjust dis tresses.
 Why should Alabama afflict her chief taxpaying county in this way when special session of the legisla- ture could and would speedily bring relief? Governor Cunningham lives in Jefferson county, and he knows what a burden of court business lies upon the county-a burden that Is yearly increasing. By 1907 that burden will indeed have become distressful and almost unbearable.
 The situation in this county is but one problem in a hundred, all precip- itated by the unconstitutionality of acts hurriedly passed at the regular session of the legislature. A cry comes up from all the prosperous and popu- lous districts of this state for relief, and The Age-Herald has so much con- fidence in Governor Cunningham s judgment and courage and determine tion to serve the people, it does not think the state will have to wait long for 1t. The quicker 1t comes the more fully the people can take advantage of it in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
NATIONAL POLITICS.
corteIyou's Thumb Screw.

 From the New York Times.
 MT. Roosevelt sends out MT. Cortelyou to make these collections from the trusts Instantly upon the appointment of MT Cortelyou as chairman of the republican national committee the men of the trusts perceived that the president was immed- lately. personally anu orficislly responsi- ble for him. That check given to Cor telyou secures freedom from molestation by the president they firmly believe. The belief is natural, 1t is inevitable. The presidents amazing course has made 1t so. MT. Cortelyou presents himself to these gentlemen as one who sells indul- gencies Whenever he accepts check from a trust or from a railroad system made up of combined rival lines engaged In interstate traffic he virtually and in ef- feet grants remission of federal pen ance for any sins the contributor may have committed, or may in future com init, by way of restraint of trade The president Is put under obligations to the gentlemen into whose doings he might ask his attorney general to make an official inquiry. Through his responsi- bility for MT. Cortelyou he pledges him. self not to run amuck," to begin no more terrifying proceedings against restrainers of trade or those having the power to restrain it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
People Want a Circus.

"As the Cfys slip by and winter comes on apace the people of Birmingham are seriously wrought up over the question of whether they are to have a circus this year." sad a citizen yesterday "Un- less quick action Is taken by the city countil it will be too late and the populace will be denied the supreme pleasure of seeing the clowns in action for nearly a year. The prospect Is any, thing but C cheerful one.
 If we are not to have any circuses, pray, what does the honorable city coun- ell expect us to get out of life? A cir GUS does much to sooth the troubled mind and trings peace. along with fa- tigue and an intolerable thirst Ere 1t is too late, trust that some means will be devised to save at least one circus for Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
EnsIey Politics.

"Ensley is in the midst of one of the hottest political campaigns in it's his- tory,' said a prominent man of that city last night. Five candidates have al- ready announced for mayor. three for city clerk, two aldermanic tickets and two candidates are out for chief of po- lice. The primary has been set for No- vember 22 and until that date is passed politics in our city will be fast and furi- ous"
 All of the officers, believe, have op- position except F. G. Fonville, the pres ent city treasurer. So far no one has an- nounced for that office except Mr Fon- vile and the indications are that he will not be opposed. This is remarkable in view of the fact that this seems to be an office-seelsing year in Ensley.
 Notwithstanding this Is politcial year we continue to grow and prosper. am told that there is not vacant house for rent in town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-06
Death of the Postmaster General.

The illness of MT. Payne was or long standing, and his death was not unexpected, although he was but 50 wears old. No doubt the rascalities unearthed in his department by MT. Bristow aggravated his ailments and hastened his death. He did not intend to hold office long in any event, and his successor, it is stated, is to be MT. Cortelyou. The length of MT. Cortei- you's service over the huge depart ment will be decided in November,
 MT. Payne was a veteran politician ,of the most practical type. He had long been an active manager Of his marty in Wisconsin when he was called about twenty-five years ago into na- itional politics. He served through Six aresidential campaigns as a member the republican national committee,
 .,Sn the last four of them he served tIonal cSecutive committee of
 ua sSmittee of hhaissacSrsetts his cSu and at the age oRRr RRrno D he went to Milwaukee. where he had ever since resided. This was in 1863, and five years later he became known as an organizer of young men in republican clubs. He became postmaster of Milwaukee in 1876, serving in that place ten years He became soon afterwards interested in various corporate enterprises, ming ling such enterprises with politics, until January 8, 1902, when MT. Roose- welt made him postmaster general. Down to his illness he was regarded as the Presidents chief political adviser.
 His successor will also be a politi- clan, although not veteran, as MT. Payne was. No department is in such close and general touch with the peo- pie. It's appointees are found in every section of the country, and 1t is not strange that a politician is placed in charge of the permeating service. No one doubted the personal honesty of MT. Payne, and no one questions MT l Cortelyou's integrity, but there are many who think the postal service | should be taken out of politics alto | gether in the manner that the British | postal service has been.