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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
WOMAN IS FREED
Mrs. Christina Stranger Pleads
Guilty to Three Charges
Petty Larceny.
SHE IS FINED $500 AND COSTS
Promptly Settles and Returns to Her
Home in Rock ISL
and.

Mrs Christina Stranger, detected
shOplifting Thursday afternoon, and
al whose home in Rock Island over
$500 worth of plumber was recovered,
was brought before Justice Hall in
Davenport at 5 o'clock Saturday after
noon The woman pleaded guilty to
three charges of petty larceny and was
fined 800 and costs upon each charge,
which amounted to $500 in fines and
costs assessed at $50. making 1850 in
all.
The three informations were filed by
w. d. Petersen, of the ]. II. c. Peter
sens Sons. Henry Won Maur. of the
Boston store. and l.. b. Guy. of the Hin
rich Crockery company. Each informa-
ton charged the prisoner with petty
larceny.
Relieved of Grand Larceny Charge.
Earlier in the afternoon it was pro-
posed to file five more serious charges
against the woman. These were to be
three informations charging grand lar
ceny from a building. Conviction upon
such carges would have meant a peni-
Tertiary sentence.
After a conference between County
Attorney Fred w. Neal, Assistant Coun-
~ Attorney c. II. Murphy. the prison
er's attorney. George w. Scott, and the
merchants whose stores had been rob-
bed, il was decided not to file the above
informations.
Mrs. Stranger agreed with her at
torney TO plead guilty to the three
charges of petty larceny. and this prov
ed satisfactory to the merchants who
had lost by reason of her depredations.
These merchants state that to have
jury would have obliged them to keep
the stolen goods out of their stock as
evidence against her and that as they
were anxious to place them back on
sale they thought best TO accept the
above settlement.
Pays Up the Fine.
Mrs. Stranger promptly paid the
fine and was allowed to leave Justice
Halls court a free woman once again
To Return Property.
Those articles taken from the home
of Mrs. Stranger by Constable Simon
Goldberg and not claimed at the office
Of Police Magistrate G.. A. Johnston by
the merchants of the tri-citieS who
have examined them are to be return
ed today TO Mrs. Stranger. There re-
main only Il few trinklets. Several
of the articles were claimed by ST.
OnSe 4 Co, of Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
MRS. CARLSON is PRESIDENT
Ladies' Auxiliary of Carpenters Union
Holds Annual Meeting.

The Ladies auxiliary to Carpenters
and Joiners' local union has elected
officers for the year as follows:
President-Mrs. +. j. Carlson.
Vice President-Mrs. George Nc
GinnisS.
Secretary-Mrs. John Wilson.
Treasurer-Mrs. George Minnow.
Saturday evening the auxiliary en-
tertained at box social at the home
Of the president, Mrs. Carson, on
Thirty-eighth street. The husbands
and families of the members were
invited guests, and a mosC agreeable
time was had by all who attended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
Another Freeze Like That of Last
Night Will Form an Ice
Bridge.
FERRY At WINTER HARB0R
Gorsing Below the City Causes Con-
siderable Rise Since Yes
terday..

There are few places along the up
per Mississippi river where the ice is
as slow TO form and as quick TO melt
rs at this point. The location at the
loot of the rapids with the sluggish
shore current and swift channel and
the warm water from the sewers and
factories on both sides. preventing the
ce bridge from getting a grip on the
ang are conditions that prevail at few
points along the great stream.
There are many places below here
where the ice forms much earlier. At
Burlington. Tor instance. pedestrians
were crossing Saturday and the mer-
chants in the Iowa town count on do
ing big business this week with Hi
nois residents who utilize the new
means of getting across the river.
AS far as the eye could see from
the Rock Island bridge draw up and
Town the river the Mississippi was
illed with floating ice this morning.
the bid drop in the temperature of last
night having had the effect almost of
tightening the stream from shore to
shoye, The ferry J. T. Robinson.
WHICH, WIS usual sCStCihds ,
expep4encing only slight annoyance.
this morning found that it would be
unsafe to continue service longer. and
at IL O'Clock whistled for the opening
of the draw at TIE Crescent bridge
on its journey to winter quarters in
the Kahlke yards in the western por-
ton of the city.
Rivermen were predicting last week
that a new low water mark would be
set before the closing of the river.
The water had begun TO fall at rapid
rate. and doubtless their predictions
would have materialized al this point
but for the filling of the stream with
ice
Wuter Backs Up.
This has begun to gorge along the
shores and at the island below, caus-
ing the water to back up. This caused
rise from noon yesterday, when-t the
stage at. the Rock Island bridge, was
20 above To 10 above at O'Clock this
morning. Aid F. E. Robbins. super
intendent of the bridge. has a record
boing back to 1893 that affords some
interesting information for those who
watch the fluctuations of the big riv-
or. The low water marks from that
year to the present were as follows:
1893. Nov %. .05; 1894. Dec. and =,
Is: 1895. Nov. q. 20; 1896, Dec. 6,
80; 1897, Dec .. %: 1898, Dec. Z
40: 1899. Dec. %. .65; 1900. Jan. 8
800; 1901. Dec 10. $50; 1902, Dec.
II. $50: 1903. Dec 2. 2; 1904. Dec. 10
| 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
SOME GOOD SUGGESTIONS
To Christmas Buyers at David Don's
Store

The kind of presents to buy that will
do the most good to the family and
home:
Skates for the boys and girls.
A set of carvers.
Fancy tea pots and coffee pots.
Roasting pans.
nice sled for the boy that will give
him outdoor exercise.
A fine wringer or washing machine
to make the household labor easy.
DAVID DON,
1615-1617 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself Is the
price of q mistake, but you'll never be
wrong il you take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for dyspepsia, dizziness, head
ache. liver or bowel troubles. They
are gentle yet thorough. % cents at
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
A Pleasant Pill.

No pill is as pleasant and positive
at sDeWitt's Little Early Risers. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are SO mild
and effective that children, delicate
ladies' and weak people enjoy their
cleansing effect, while stroug people
say they are the best liver pills sold.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
Beware of Counterfeits.

"DeWitt's is the only genuine Witch
Hazel Salve," writes J. l.. Tucker, OF
Centre, Ala. Il have used it in my
family for piles. cuts and burns for
years and can recommend it to be
the best salve on the market. Every
family should keep it, as it is inval-
liable household remedy. and should
always be kept on hand for immediate
use" Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
RIVER IS CLOSING $4,000 FOR LIFE
Widow of Francis N. Crawford
Sues Milwaukee
Railway.

Mrs. Mabelle l.. Crawford, Of Rock
Island. through her attorneys, Searle
& Marshall. has filed praecipe OF
a $4,000 damage suit against the C..
NJ. & St Paul railway company. The
claim is made for the death of her
husband, Francis NJ. Crawford. who
was killed in an accident on the rail
way last Decoration day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-19
n. O. ROSS PLEADS GUILTY
Held to Grand Jury on Charge Of Wife
Abandonment.

Harry o. Ross, brought from Cerro
Gordo ILL.,, today pleaded guilty to
a charge of wife abandonment before
Magistrate Andrew Olson. in Moline.
and was held TO the grand jury in
bond Of $500. Ross said that he was
willing to return and live with his
wife, to whom he was married 4
month ago. and support her. She re-
fused to live with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26

Skirts Sun Plated, So,
At Oppenheimer's. 514 9th st. NV.
ap21-th, s, tu,6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26
Chase's Theater.

The appearance of Digby Bell at Chase's
Theater last evening constituted the prin-
cipal feature Of the vaudeville bill offered
for the entertainment of the patrons of
that playhouse upon the resumption of its
regular order after a weeks interruption.
The old-time comic opera favorite was
greeted by the large audience with enthu-
siastic applause, and his monologue was
one of the most entertaining bits of vaude-
Vile witnessed here for long time. Digby
told a number of amusing stories in his
most effective style and sang several songs
in a way that pleased the audience. His
cleverest and most enjoyable work, how
ever. was in his impersonation of street
urchin describing performance of a melo-
drama and base ball game, which were
given by the performer In the vernacular
of the gamin. Mile Capell, who was fea
tured the bill as one of the principal at
fractions, gave an interesting exhibition
with her trained horse and dogs. One of
the most amusing acts of the program was
furnished by Snyder and Buckley In a mu-
steal skit which kept the audience in
roar of laughter from the beginning to the
end of the turn. A melange OF song COM
edy and limitations by Stuart Barnes at
forded the audience abundant opportunity
for laughter and applause. Smith and
Powell presented some clever comedy dane
ing, and the Mohrens gave novel exhibi-
ton on the flying trapeze. Robertus and
Wilfredo, with the assistance of a trained
fox terrier, entertained the audience with
feats of juggling and balancing. Scenes on
the English race course on Derby day con-
stituted the vitagraph's contribution to the
program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26
Excursion Season OPENED.

Sunday marked the opening of the ex-
cursion season on the Potomac. and at
River View over 2.3OO persons spent the
day. The weather was all that could be
desired for an outing on the river, and
those who went had a good time and came
home well pleased. The outing was given
under the auspices of the Hessendarm-
staedter Benevolent Society, leading Ger
man organization, and in the throng that
visited the resort could be seen the best
known of Washngtons German citizens.
A feature of the days entertainment was
the concerts by the newly organized River
View orchestra on the steamer and at the
grounds. The program was an elaborate
one and was greatly enjoyed by the music
lovers present The bowling games between
q number of the best-known players in the
city Were interesting and kept a large
number of spectators about the bowling
alleys.
Next Sunday the Lone Star Beneficial So
ciety will visit the resort. The daily trips
OF the steamer Pentz will not begin until
the last week in May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26
Bible society's Annual Meeting

The annual meeting Of the board Of man.
ayers of the Washington City Bible Society
was held last evening at the Central Union
Mission. The seventy-sixth annual report
showed that 1878 Bibles and Testaments
had been distributed in various ways, and
that 1853 families had been visited, thirty
four being found destitute Of the Bible.
The board of managers was elected by
the society for the ensuing year as follows:
President, Rev. A. w. Pitzer. DID,; hon
orary vice president, George Ryneal, jr.;
vice presidents, Charles Lyman, Robert g.
Jordan, Edgar Frisby, q. s. Buckler,
Thomas G. Jones, ]. H. Meriwether. A. 3.
Caywood. Nathaniel A. Robbins. Lucius ID.
Alden, Charles H. Middleton; secretary.
William Ballantyne, jr.; treasurer and de-
positary. William Ballantyne; directors. w.
H. H. Warman, M. Porter Smell, Daniel s.
Foster, Arson S. Taylor, John Leetch,
Perry B. Pierce. Henry s. Hunter, Thomas
C. Simpson, o. B. Brown. William II. Mar
tin, Robert ]. Boyd. William H. Norton.
George Simmons, Cecil Clay, Frederick A.
Sitter, Andrew Wilson, George R. Cook,
William C. Eldridge. j. Holdsworth Gordon,
William F. Hummer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26
Lafayette Theater.

Eugene Blair and her company presented
another play new to their repertoire at the
Lafayette Theater last evening. 1t was
1.-THE Crust of Society," a sort of satire on
social life, which met varying fortune as a
new play many years ago.
Miss Blair is always popular with her
audiences. She gives to the character Mrs.
Chapel, an audacious disregard of the writ
ten and unwritten laws of life.
THE Crust of Society is a hodge-podge
of incidents that afford excellent oppor-
tunity for Miss Blair in the stellar role, to
play the part of the clever adventures,
while she masquerades in the higher social
walks.
The performance last night was marred
some by lack of rehearsal and a conspicu-
Gus timidity in speaking lines. However,
most of the audience-in fact. it is safe In
saying, that about all of her audiences-go
to see and hear Miss Blair. 1t matters
little If the extreme youth of the lover
should appear a trifie absurd, especially
when his lines call for "hair streaked with
gray" while his own Is glossy and raven
black!
Mrs. Chapel is a character study of
interest. Like all of her ilk she has a
past, which ultimately comes to the sur
face to thwart her in realizing her only
real lover. She plays the coquette, and
yet bestows her affection on the one man
with all the intensity of truly passionate
nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26
v. Baldwin Johnson's New Coal Office,
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Advertisement.
Mr.. olmsted's Recital.

A large audience greeted Mr.. Stanley
Olmsted at the Washington Club last night.
Mr. Olmsted has before appeared as pian-
list and always has received prompt recOg-
nition but last night there was the added
interest of hearing some of his own COM
positions. both words and music In the
Interpretation of these he was assisted by
Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry, a soprano,
who is always heard with pleasure. His
two songs were, "Oh, Lissome Transiency
OF Dreams Thou Wooest' and "Dirge
Sounds Thy Gong in Mine Ears" The
first was a good composition. both words
and music. and Mrs. Berry's enunciation
was so distinct that the words could be
understood. She sang the music effective
ly. Mr.. Olmsted. of course. playing the ac-
second song is a strange. weird affair.
which was well sung and was adapted to
Mrs. Berry's voice. In fact, so thoroughly
pleased with it was the audience that it
had to be repeated. Mrs. Berry also sang
Allken's Song of Thanksgiving and
Chamnade's Summer both with fine
effect.
Mr.. Olmsted's plano numbers included a
Beethoven Sonata. Neal Dowd's Two Sea
Pieces" Starlight and Iceberg" Glinka-
Balakirero's 1.-The Lark a Chopin pre-
lude a MosZkowski waltz. which was sub
sttuted for a Schuett waltz; Chopin's Noe
turne. in F sharp minor; the Schumann
Fantasia and the Strauss-Schuett Fled
ermanS Waltzes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26
Columbia Theater.

The Bostonians, bearing the landmarks
of their ancient and respected origin are
once more in the city, and again the tune
full strains of The Serenade' are wa1teo
through the air. with the melodies OF
robin Hood in prospect. Although the
monotony has been varied bit by the
launching of Maid Marian" the coming
of the Bostonans during the past decade
has been synonymous with the coming OF
THE Serenade,'' with dashes of Robin
Hood" for good luck. Any singing organ
ization is extremely lucky to have control
of two such compositions. While Robin
Hood has proved the more substantial
success of the two, THE Serenade is FOL
lowing close behind, and has been the
source of much prosperity to the Boston
ians and much pleasure to the theater-
goers. This time the BoStonians are play
ing at the Columbia, and last evening
were greeted by an audience of gratifying
proportions and enthusiastic tendencies.
Victor Herbert's music, as represented In
this piece, never fails to elicit admiring
applause, no matter how familiar 1t may
have grown. Last evening the concerted
numbers came in for the largest share of
tribute from the audience. The chorus.
although not the largest nor the most
handsome in the history Of the Bostonians,
is nevertheless. one Of the best singing
corps of modern light opera. Its work was
quickly appreciated and enthusiastically
encored throughout the evening.
Mr.. Barnabee was in his familiar role
of the Duke. Mr.. Macdonald was seen
again Alvarado. the serenading BARI
tone. His fine singing method is strongly
in evidence. Mr.. rockingham completes
the list of familiar principals Howard
Chambers. as the bandit leader, displayed
vocal qualities out of the ordinary. His
voice is fresh and rich and his singing
pleasure to listen to. Gertrude thinner
the new prima donna, sang sweetly, while
Blanche Morrison, who has replaced Adele
Rafter as Dolores proved quite acceptable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26
Convicted and Fined.

Following his conviction in the United
States branch of the Police Court today on
two charges of theft, Daniel W. Akers. a
well-dressed colored~youth. was sentenced
by Judge Kimball to pay fines amounting
TO $40. or serve an aggregate sentence of
four months in Jail the alternative. AL
though he denied his guilt when arraigned,
Akers admitted to Judge Kimball. 1t is said,
that he stole a stickpin valued at SIS from
Samuel L. Coulter and 900 cigarette cou-
pons from Warren S. Hobbs. These arti-
Giles were taken from 729 18th street north
west, where Mr.. Coulter and Mr. Hobbs
reside, and where 4Akers was until recently
employed.
Detectives Parham and O'Brien, who ar
rested Akers last night recovered the pin
from woman friend of the defendant and
the coupons were located at a cigar store
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26
Choir Entertains

The choir of Macedonia Baptist Church,
at Hillsdale, held song service at the
church Sunday night, under the leadership
of Prof Joseph Singleton, the chorister.
An elaborate program had been arranged
by Miss Hattie Watson, the president, con-
sisting of chant by the choir, the Lords
prayer; opening address, Unity of the
Church. by Prof. ]. s. Sampson; chorus,
Thou Hast Shut the Door," by the choir
recitation, f1fty-frst psalm, by Miss Jessie
Yates: chorus Wake, Oh, My Soul" by
the choir; paper on Charity by Mrs.
Florence Carter; solo, Nearer Still Near
err by Miss H. Watson; recitation. God
and Guide" by Miss Lillian Watson; solo.
Time Enough Yet" by Miss Susie Wright
recitation. f'Watchman at the Tomb" by
Miss Nettie Hennigaa; quartet. Just as ]
Am" by Miss Susie Wright and others;
paper, Determination of Church Work
ers," by Miss II. Watson; trio, Rejoice,
the Lord is King" Miss Bessie Washing
ton and others. 20
After lifting collection remarks Of en-
couragement were made to the choir by the
pastor, Rev. W. E. Portor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26
Empire Theater.

Fer the second time In the past three
weeks the adventures of the daring Biddie
brothers. who escaped from the Pittsourg
Jail several years ago, taking with them the
warden's wife, has been offered to the
theater-going public as the theme for SEN
sational drama. The latest to be presented
is entitled "a Break for Liberty" which
opened weeks engagement at the Empire
Theater yesterday. The story cannot De
commended as wholesome and elevating
and appeals only to those who love excite
ment and the discharge Of firearms. The
story differs a little from others written on
the same subject, instead of the Biddie
brothers killing the groceryman the crime
is committed by another, but for which the
brothers are convicted and sent to prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26
TIL THEAT E R.
New National Theater.

"Olympe," the latest prpoduction TO De
offered by Amelia Bingham. narrowly
misses being classic. The fact that 1t was
deemed worthy of production by this
ambitious woman, who combines taste with
industry to an extraordinary degree, was
strong commentator of it's merits. 1t Is a
play of the old romantic school with
wealth of theatric intensities which traverse
the entire distance between sublimity ana
sensationalism. But the sublimities are Ell
fective and the sensationalism Is prevented
by the work of an exceptionally fine com
pany from being crude and Objectionable
1t is typical French study of tempera-
mental extravagances. The young priest
resolved to be an actor, the woman with a
past, animated by an affection whose pure
and limitless unselfshness does not halt at
death itself are central figures In plot
which owes the dramatist many thanks Tor
having tempered the original grossness OF
the story.
1t is possible that the translation Of the
play reects the original with reason
able fidelity, but the English version Is
not satisfactory in point of verbal express
sion. The story of love SO exalted: eS,
perienced by people of such exceptional
types should be related in a style behtt1ng
the theme. So far from being the poeuc
drama that the plot suggests, the diction
OF Olympic is often commonplace ahu
sometimes even colloQuial.
Yet the fine work of one of the most ca
pable companies of players that the sea
son has brought to notice CLOSED TINS
deficiencies and gave the ring of deep ana
genuine sentiment to every utterance. MISS
Bingham plays the title role with the I'M
pressiveness to be expected from so &C
complished an actress. Miss Bingham mas
applied her time to the study OF stage
technique with diligence which not only
elevates her productions In general 10
high standard, but which most benehcially
affects her personal performances. Harry
Woodruff, who seems to have found the
fount of perennial youth, brings person
atty that Is properly juvenile together
with skill and strength of expression
that only experience could supply to the
principal male role. His acting was warm
~ applauded. Despite the Gallo artihclai-
tiles in which the play abounds, such play
ers as Creston Clarke, j. H. Gilmour ana
Edgar L. Davenport found opportunities to
impress themselves seriously and convlnc-
ingly on the audiences attention.
The production was finely mounted, the
opening scene representing monastery,
and the representation of Olympes salon IN
Paris being stage pictures OF especial
beauty Olympic will be given throughout
the week. except on Wednesday afternoon
and Saturday night, when Miss Bingham
will present THE Frisky Mrs Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26
Child sERIousLY HuRT.
Wheelman Causes Two Fractures of
Little Girls Leg.

The police of the fifth precinct are looking
for wheelman who rode over Fife Crouch
at Sth and G streets southeast about 4:40
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, infiicting Sc
rious injury. Fife is six years old and
lives at 727 Sth street. She was only a
short distance from her home when the sad
accident occurred. Her left leg was frac-
tured in two places below the knee. The
wheelman rode away before the police ar
rived. The injured child was carried TO
her parents home by a pedestrian.
1t is said that there is considerable fast
riding INDUCED in by wheelmen on Sth
street southeast almost every day. Scores
of men. 1t is stated. are frequently seen
"scorching' to or from their places of en-
ployment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26
Held for Grand Jury.

Frank X Hedrick was named as de-
PENDANT in the United States branch of the
Police Court yesterday on a charge of
stealing $3.50 from Joseph G. Robinson, cap
tain of an oyster boat. After hearing the
statements of all parties concerned, Judge
Kimball held Hedrick under $500 bonds to
await action by the grand jury. Hedrick
was recently employed on Robinson's boat
as cook, but disappeared several days ago,
as did also $3.50 belonging to the captain.
Report of the matter was made to police
headquarters and Hedrick was arrested in
Baltimore Saturday night by Detectives
Peck and Pratt, who returned with him to
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26
The Floral World
Alleged Libel,

acknowledges the superiority of Guides
| American Beauties. 1924 F.-Advt.