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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21
FATE OF EVENING STAR
PROVES AS Is EXPECTED
Davenport's Brilliant Newspaper Flop
Turns Out a Dismal Fail
ure.

The Tri-City Evening Star. which
for some few weeks has represented
the venture in the evening newspaper
field of the former Davenport morning
Republican, will. with tonight's issue,
cease to shine. Its abandonment OF its
accustomed place has proven. as was
expected. disastrous. What Is left OF
the wreck has been sold and the pur-
chasers will endeavor to revive the
dropping spirits by returning 1t as
speedily as possible to the more exhil-
arating atmosphere of the morning.
The Davenport Democrat of last even
nE says of the new turn in the affairs
Of the Star:
The Tri-City Evening Star will soon
set. and no more. after Saturday night.
will il encircle it's orbit as an evening
luminary. During the few months that
the paper has been in existence. il has
run its course. and IL has not been one
strewn with roses or public favor. The
owner. Ralph z. Lindsay. has for some
time been seeking to escape being even
apparently responsible for the Star
and will soon be free of the burden.
Upon what may be regarded as relia-
BILE authority. the Democrat learns and
has published ere this. the Star has
been sold to Nation Ull) parties.
These are NJ. II. Bassett. w. B. Kinds
and E. A. Andrews Ii is stated that
these gentlemen will assume charge of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21

direction Of Messrs. Broadhurst and
Currie. will be seen at the Illinois
theatre Wednesday. Few musical
comedies have ever or will ever make
a better impression than Fritz &
Snitz" AS far as fun and music Is
concerned 1t can not be outdone. Il
IS one continuous laugh dotted with
the brightest and most tuneful must
cal gems. The special cast engaged
Is very strong and includes some
bright lights OF the musical comedy
stage. The chorus has been highly
praised. for the girls can sing and
dance as well as being perfectly well
drilled and .orm interesting groups.
The scenery for this production is en-
tirely new and the gowns worn by the
show girls are considered superb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21
GUARANTEES TO CURE
DRUNKENNESS.

We never guarantee a remedy unless
we know it possesses real merit. We
strongly recommend Orrine as a cure
for drunkenness, for we are positive
that it stops the craving for alcoholic
stimulants.
Orrine No. / is a secret remedy and
can be given in lea coffee, soup, milk
or food. without the slightest knowi-
edge of the patient. as it is perfectly
colorless. tasteless and harmless. Or
rine No. 2 is in pill form. for those de-
string to be cured. Either form, 81
per package, mailed sealed. All cor
respondence treated with the greatest
confidence. Write to the Orrine COM
pany. Inc, Washington, ID. c., for free
book on Drunkenness" mailed in
plain envelope.
We have exclusive sale in this city.
and are perfectly satisfied that the
company is reliable and will refund
the money If they fail TO cure the crav-
ing for liquor. II. .. ROLLS,
Harper house pharmacy, Rock Island.
Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21
ACTRESS CASHES LETTERS
CHECK FOR ONE THOUSAND
But Star Of IAN American Woman"
Denies Engagement to Mil
Iionaire.

Really. you know. the professionals
of more experience tell me it's awfully
good advertising; but 1 assure you
there's nothing in it. l have been ask
ed everywhere if l was engaged to
Joseph Letter. and even if he was
backing my theatrical venture. But it
isn't true insisted Miss Amber Law
lord. leading lady and owner of AN
American Woman" theatrical company.
which appeared last week in Daven-
port, in Sioux City yesterday.
And right afterward, having thor
oughly convinced the newspaper man
that she was much annoyed by reports
connecting her name with that of the
dashing young speculator and million
aire, Miss Lawlord went down to Clerk
Stratton, of the Mondamin hotel, where
she was stopping.
Gould you accommodate me by
cashing a check?" she asked. Il have
all the credentials, of course
Glad to do it if it isn't too much"
replied the clerk. What's the
amount?"
Let me see,' said Miss Lawlord,
IuIlDllnS III HeT DdS. ISS, mere IL IS
It's an even $1,000" And she handed
it TO Mr.. Stratton. II was the check of
Joseph Letter, drawn on a New York
bank 1t was more than Clerk STRAIT
ton had handy.
Sorry, but | haven't that much cur
rency in the SAFE he said. We've
just sent our deposit to the bank. You
could get it without trouble if you
would walk over directly"
Miss Lawlord. who is New York
society girl. demurred. but finally went
to the Security National bank, where,
after some preliminaries, she was able, |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21
SAND THE SLIPPERY WALKS
ST. Louis is Endeavoring to Enforce q
cormendabIe Ordinance.

SOhNWCn0a0tC SToUoHSSs
St. Louis is endeavoring to compel
its citizens to keep slippery sidewalks
sprinkled with sand. ashes or other
material to render the walking more
safe and expeditions. Hundreds of
property owners have been summoned
before justices of the peace charged
with violation of the ordinance.
The move Is a commendable one.
and could be followed with profit in
cities smaller than st. Louis and fur
Their north. where there are slippery
walks for a greater period each year.
IL il Is deemed inadvisable to require
the sprinkling of icy walks generally
the city. the business dis
trict. at least, should have attention.
even IL the municipal authorities are
to do the work. II could be
cheaply and effectively done IL taken
up systematically with the aid of some
simple continuance that could be pro-
PEELED by horse power and cover a
whole sidewalk at a time.
Rock Island aldermen may profit
ably do a little thinking along this
line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21

Il have only just met him, you
know" she explained. Its really very
embarrassing to me-
Miss Lawlord is beauty, the daugh-
ter of an aristocratic New York fam
lily. Her play was written by Charles
Eugene Banks. the former Davenport
newspaper man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21

through the Grand theatre manage
ment and the hotel people, to convince
the teller that the check of Joseph Lei
ter was good for $1,000.
At Omaha, also, Miss Lawlord de-
MED with some asperity that she had
more than a casual acquaintance with
Mr.. Letter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21
The Diamond Cure.

The latest news from Paris is. that
they have discovered a diamond cure
for consumption. II you fear con-
sumption or pneumonia. it will. how
ever. be best for you to take that great
remedy mentioned by w. T. MCGEE
OF Vanleer, Tenn. Il had a cough for
II years. Nothing helped me. until I
took DR.. Kings New Discovery fer
consumption. coughs and colds. which
gave instant relief. and effected a per-
manent cure" Unequaled quick cure
for throat and lung troubles. At
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store. Price
so cents and 81, guaranteed. Trial
bottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21
Tonic to the System.

For liver troubles and constipation
there is nothing better than DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the famous little
pills. They do not weaken the stom-
ach. Their action upon the system
is mild, pleasant and harmless. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21
innocents Abroad.

SOf tonigAt's attraction he press
agent sings: The attraction at the
Illinois theatre Saturday will be The
innocent Maids company. which will
take the audience back to the days
of real fun. wit. humor and good sing
ing to the accompaniment of bright
and catchy music. Manager Dinkins
has gotten together this season a com
p,t"nt organization. every member.
both male and female. being selected
for his or her particular talent. and the
result Is perfection. The first part
u called The Red Lion and serves
to- introduce 90 handsomely gowned
young women who disport themselves
through many dances to bewitching
music. and genuinely funny comedians
The show Is particularly strong in
sPccialties provided by well known
stars. The whole concludes with a
skit. entitled Hotel Ups and Downs.
a genuine burlesaue. full OF fun and
Iaugh-provoking situations"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21
6urtis, Davenport. =.

Saturday. Jan. z1-"Shadows OF a
Great City" matinee and night.
Sunday. Jan. 22-"The Sign OF the
Cross"
Monday. Jan. 23.-"Innocent Maids
Friday. Jan. 27-"From Rags to
Riches"
Saturday. Jan. 2s-"way Down
Eat" matinee and night
Sunday. Jan 29-"Babes In Toy
land
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21
Powerful Story.

The Heart of Chicago" Lincoln :.
Carriers spectacular comedy drama.
will be produced tomorrow evening. II
T. said to- contain a story OF extraordin-
AIRY power. well told and relieved by
many bright moments of clever CON-
cdy. We are promised an abundance
Of handsome scenery. wonderful me-
chanical effects and mysterious cleo
tricaI devices Chief among these
many scenic features are the VIVID
reproduction of a section of the great
Chicago fire in 1871 and the wonder
full advancing locomotive. This effect
Is covered by % patents and filed in
the United States patent Office ~
Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21
THE THEATRE.


Jan. 2i-Innocent Maids.
Jan. 22-Heart Of Chicago.
JAN 25-Mason and Mason In Fritz
and Snitz.
JAN 2S-Babes In Toyland.
Jan. ;0-Byron Troubadours. Y. n.
G. 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21

II taken this month keeps you well
all summer. II makes the little ones
cat. sleep and grow. = spring tonic
for the whole family. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 50 cents, tea or
tablets. T. ii. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-21
Mason q Mason Next Week.

Mason & Mason in their now must
cal comedy Fritz a Snitz' under the
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-04-07
Hams.

A mother sent her twelve-Sear-old
daughter TO the pork butcher with
money to purchase Il ham. Tell Mr..
- thnt want Il ham exactly like the
last two bought" she said. and wheD
the little lady arrived at the shop she
delivered the message thus: mfr. -,
mamma says she wants another ham
Off the same hog as the last two she
bought" How many OF us wish that
when we accidently pick up first rate
ham the same hog could keep on pro-
ducing its Ike for time and eternity
AS the butcher says; Hams run pc.
culiarly We may have 'em all fine
for n month or two; then they suddenly
get tough and dry and hard and alto.
gether disappointing" - New York
Press.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-04-07
EXPLOSION IN CARTRIDGE PLANT
Building Wrecked and Three Men
Killed at Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, Conn, April Sin a
terrific explosion that blew to pieces
one OF the brick buildings Of the
Union Metallic Cartridge company
shortly before the close of the days
work, three men were instantly
killed. Great crowds gathered and in
the panic that followed il was re
ported that many lives were lost. The
employees in the other buildings, how
ever, made their escape in safety.
Fire broke out following the explo.
sion, but was soon extinguished.
The only man in the building at the
time, John Meary, was blown through
the roof and killed. Two helpers.
Michael Hurley and William Bayliss
working near the building, were also
killed.
The explosion occurred in the dry
house, where primer caps are dried
on long steam pipes. In some man
ner one OF the caps wss discharged
and the explosion followed. The loss
will be about $4,000.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-04-07
BIENNIAL ELECTIONS HOLD
Iowa Supreme Court Decides tho
Amendment 10 Legal.

Des Moines, April 6.-The biennial
election law was sustained by the
supreme court. The decision was the
first to be handed down after the con.
Vening OF the court. w. l.. Lobaugh
OF Story county, one OF the township
trustees, brought suit against the
ether two trustees and the clerk TO
restrain them from proceeding TO hold
an election this year, claiming that
according to the constitutional amend
menJ elections, beginning this year.
should be held only on even numbered
years and that according to the law
he was entitled to another year in
ONCE. The lower court decided in his
favor and the supreme court now
Rfiirms that decision. AS a result,
the general elections in Iowa, hereto
fore held every fall, will hereafter be
held only every two years.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-04-07
polio. save Miners From Mob.

Edwardsyille, ILL.,, April t.-Prompt
action by two policemen saved Miks
Sleek and George Gowszity, Austrian
coal miners, from the vengeance OF
mob, and they we're taken to the jail,
where, after preliminary hearing,
charges OF murder were entered
against them. II is alleged that Sleek
and Gowszity had trouble with fel-
low workman and were badly beaten
by the latter's friends. They hurried
to their boarding house and while
loading a shotgun the weapon wa ac.
cidentally discharged, instantly Kill.
ing Mary Homa, seven years old. The
men fed ard were overtaken by their
pursuers just as they were about to
board an Illinois Central train.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-04-07
TEACHERS HAVE GONE NOW
BEST MEETING EVER HELD HERE
HAS COME TO AN END.
THE cHANcELLoR's ADDRESS
Every Seat In the Methodist Church
Was Filled Last Night 10 Listen TO
the Lecture OF e. Benjamin An.
drews--Teaehers Leave Today.
lFrom snturdny's Dnllvl

From Saturdays Daily
The meeting of the North Nebraska
Teachers association, which had been
in session in this city for three days
closed last night with lecture by
Chancellor T., BENJAMIN Andrews OF
the Nebraska state university and out
going trains today have taken the 400
teachers who were here. back to their
homes all over the northern portion
OF the state.
A number OF the teachers left on
late trains last night but the great
majority of them remained over until
today, scores and scores of them leav-
ing the city on noon trains and few
staying until trains tonight.
at has been one of the most sue
cessful meetings that we have ever
prominent instructors present, "and Il
was case of come back TO Norfolk In
spite of all the constitutional laws
ever enacted We will be back next
spring with bigger crowd than this
year"
SNanCclOT RnurcWS' Lecture.
"Gush and Grind in Pedagogy" was
the subject OF the lecture which was
delivered Mt the Methodist church by
Chancellor II. Benjamin Andrews, and
which was listened to by many hun.
dred interested auditors who COM
pletely filed the building The lee
ture was somewhat technical in its
character. treating subjects principal
ly of interest to instructors, but 1t was
at the same time popular enough to
prove interesting TO the laymen who
were present. The chancellor is
above all things a logical thinker and
speaker who keeps to the point of
his address. A big man. both physi-
cally and mentally. he never fails to
hold attention through his lectures.
The lecture had been finished by $3.50
o'clock last night.
The business streets OF the city this
morning resembled spring flower
garden. being filled with attractively
gowned and prim looking school
ma'ams who chatted gaily with each
other, visited the Norfolk shops and
enjoyed every hour OF the day.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-04-07

Washington, April 5.--A conditional
request has been made upon Hon.
John @. Brady, governor Of Alaska, for
his resignation. The request grows
out Of the fact that Governor Brady
is identified with mining company
which is extensively engaged in ad-
vertising its affairs. Secretary Hitch
cock wrote to the governor calling his
attention TO the requirements of the
department in matters Of this char
acter and telling him he must either
vacate his position in the company or
resign his Office. A reply has been
due for about a week.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-04-07
Plot 10 XIII Trepot.

ST. Petersburg, April 6.-Ths police
arrested in, the Neysky prospect a
man disguised as carriage driver
presumably belonging to the same Or
sani2ation as the twelve persons who
were arrested last week for supposed
connection with terrorist schemes
There is little doubt that there was
q plot directed against the life of
Governor General Trepotf and the lat,
est arrest indicates that the terrorists
are acting on a concerted plan, with
auxiliaries and lookouts TO aid the
actual perpeJrator of the assassina.
ton.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-04-07
DVlNE Wins IN CHICAGO
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR
MAYOR GETS A MAJORITY.
HAS OVER $4,000 PLURALITY

Victory for Municipal Ownership Of
Street RaiWays-Defeat OF Repub-
Iican Candidate Due to Many
Causes-EIection in Other States.
Chicago, April 5.--A political tor
nado overwhelmed one Of the most
ruggedly unique leaders in the coun-
try. Incidentally, the Republican
party met defeat in q memorable ef-
fort to capture the mayoralty Of Chi
cago. AS q direct result the city 10
oficislly committed to the policy OF
the quickest possible cessation Of pri
vste franchises for public utilities.
threatening street car lines, valued
high in the millions.
After winning successfully four re-
markable biennial fights of independ-
ents against the regular Republican
party organization, John Maynard
Harlan, son Of Associate Justice
Harlan of the supreme court Of the
United States, was a loser as . Re
publican candidate for mayor. The
defeat is attributed to an extraordi-
nary whirl OF causes, starting with po-
litical revenge and taking in q wide
sweep, embracing the most up-to-d date
socialism as factor. The victor is
Judge Edward r. Dunno (Dem.).
Seldom, II ever, has Chicago wit
messed a more lively, picturesque con-
test. The city was hideous with the
ringing of cow bells and the roar Of
cannon crackers.
The Republican candidate suffered
heavily from campaign attacks, charg-
Ing that he was a political assassin.
Alleged unworthy leaders OF his own
party, who had been thrust from Of
fice and power largely through Har-
lan's aggressiveness in previous cam
paigns, were conspicuously absent
from his support.
Judge Dunno was elected by plu-
rality Of 2424S and received major
ity Of 945 OF all the votes cast. He
also h~l the distinction of receiving
the greatest vote ever cast in Chicago
for a candidate for the effice Of mayor
He was given 1869 votes out of
total OF 322 ,373,. Mr.. Harlan, the Re-
publican candidate. received 137,411;
Collins. the Socialist candidate, 20,-
1923. and Stewart Pro), 1880
John F. Smulski, the Republican
candidate for city attorney, was re-
elected over his Democratic opponent
by nearly $1,000 votes. The other
candidates on the Democratic city
ticket were elected by pluralities
somewhat smaller than Judge Dunno
Frederick w Block was elected city
treasurer and Adrian G. Anson. city
clerk. The new city council will prob
ably be Republican.
Frank d. Comerford, who was ex-
PEELED by the house OF representatives
in the present legislature for failure
TO sustain charges OF bribery which
he made against members. was re-
elected in the Second district OF Cook
county.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-04-07
81 BODIES RECOVERED
state Mine Examiner One OF Those
Who Lost Lives at Zeiuler.

Csrbondale. H., April b. Thirty.
seven bodies OF miners who lost their
lives in the gas explosion ut the mine
OF Joseph Letter at Xciglcr have been
recovered and II is supposed several
more bodies are In the mine. The oN'
act number OF dead will probably not
be known for several days. Among
the dead is William Scott Atkinson
state mine examiner for the seventh
subdistriCt, who lost his life while al
tempting to reach the bodies OF those
entombed. After thirty hours only lit
tie light Is shed on the cause OF the
catastrophe The accident Is attrib.
uted to carbonic acid gas, due to poor
ventilation. Every body so far rccov-
cred is a backened mass. Inspector
Atkinson was one OF the best known
miners OF the district He leaves
four children and wps member of
the Masonic fraternity. Joseph Letter
has arrived At the shaft. The Coro-
ner's jury empaneled to inquire into
tho cause of the disaster has 80 far
rendered no verdict. The taking OF
evidence may be prolonged several
Aavs
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-04-07
ELECTION RESULTS IN KANSAS
Democrats Carry Kansas City, KAN,
and Leavenworth.

Kansas City, April SELECTIONS
were held in the larger cities OF Kan
sas. The Democrats carried Kansas
City, Kan, and Leavenworth. this be.
ing . revolution and entirely unlocked
for in each case. Topeka elected the
Republican ticket
william W. Rose (Dem.) was elect
sd mayor OF Kansas City, Kan, by
probably 1900 plurality, defeating tho
present Republican mayor, Thomas
b. Gilbert. NJ. A. Waterman Qnd) and
w. J. Kelchner (Soc.). The election
aroused more interest than any pre-.
vious election in Kansas City. Kan,
and II was notable because OF the ac-
tivity OF women voters. or q total
registration OF $4,000 voters, 5000
were women. and the election OF Rose
10 due to the women.
Leavenworth elected Peter Ever.
hardy CDem) mayor by 200 majority
over d. r. Anthony (Rep),
Finley Ross (Rep) was elected
mayor OF Wichita by large majority
and the entire Republican ticket.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-04-07
preparations at Sherman.

Sherman, Texas, April 5.-Many Wis
itors are in the city to greet President
Roosevelt on his arrival here this af.
ternoon. The program provides for
only brief stop here, but it is ex-
pected the president will speak from
the platform of his car and that all
will have an opportunity of seeing
Rim. From Sherman the presidential
special will speed on to Dallas, where
it is due to arrive early this evening
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-04-07
French Cable Company Appeals.

Caracas. Venezuela, April 5.--Ths
French Gable company appealed from
the decision OF the president OF the
highest court to the entire court
Dispatches from Caracas. dated March
81, stated that President Arnal of the
highest court had decided that the
French Cable company had forfeited
its franchise by failure to fulfill its
part Of the contract. The cable com.
pany's counter suit against the gov.
ernment for damages sustained by the
company in the Matos revolution was
upheld. Five days was allowed to the
company to appeal TO the entire court,
whose decision is final.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-04-07
ROOSEVELT IS IN TEXAS
PRESIDENT HAS REACHED THE
FAR SOUTHWEST
BIG CROWDS RECEIVE HIM
After Travelling All Night President
Roosevelt Has Arrived in Texas and
This is the Big Day in the History
of That State.

South McAllister, I. T., April .
This was Roosevelt day in the Indian
Territory, and at every stopping place
on the presidents itinerary it was
observed in Fourth of July fashion.
The nations chief executive was the
guest of South McAllister for half an
hour, and the people. regardless of
political Affiliations, greeted him with
warmth and heartiness of welcome
not to be exceeded The city's ordi-
nary population, with hundreds Of Wis
itors from the surrounding country
was massed about the railroad station,
and every man, woman and child en-
braced the opportunity of getting
good look at the distinguished guest
The city had proclaimed a holiday,
schools and business houses were
closed and abundant decorations were
displayed. The presidents speech
was heartily cheered and at its con-
clusion the special train pulled out
amid a deafening roar from whistles,
bells and guns.