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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-24

never presented his manuscript 10 the
opera house director. Goidmark had
sadly TO confess that K had baen lying
in the archives Of the opera house for
several years
The duke was indignant. Next morn
ing he asked Director Herbeck concern
ing GOldmark's opera, with sons I'M
favorable remarks as 10 his capacity
as a director. The startled Herbeck,
while making seemingly plausible sub
terfuges, commenced 10 see the mad
visibility of holding out any longer, in
asmueh as his dictatorship was at
stake.
The climax of his unpopuiarity with
the duke. however. was reached when
Dessoff. the mus cal conductor Of the
Verein der Musk Freund. had the
courage 10 perform the grand march OF
the queen OF Sheba' at the concert in
which List played, after twenty years
of silence. and where, after the march,
he appeared GA the stage, embracing
Goldmark.
Flossie Crane of the phenomenal
voice. whom Oscar HammsrFtein found
singing in q saloon at COney island at
50 cents an evening. and who rose VI Ia
a cometlike sWiftness to being featured
/ in Broadway theatre and a sflary of
800 a week. has gone back TO her for
ner level. relates the Matinee Girl in
the Drama tie mirror Why II is u
story that some members of the pro-
fession may ponder with some profit.
Flossie Crane considered only the HOW.
S'>e had no thought of the then.
From the sQualOr of her nomadic
singing IL the Coney island saloons
Flossie cfine into an euchanted realm
of silk gowns, with Overwhelmingly Ions
trains that reminded her, she said. OF
peacock's tails, of applause from kid
gloved hands instead of the pounding
of the beer glasses upon wooden tab'es.
of smiles at the musician ia lieu OK
leers at the woman, of Il hotel suite
with bells and elevators and electric
lights replacing the five flights up the
tenement rOokery that had been home,
of bookings thirty weeks ahead sue
ceeding the uncertainty of next morn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-24

sorely by their Well intended efforts.
had never seen a complete performance
of Romeo and Juliet'-ouly one of the
early acts done by a stock company in
the west several years before, and that
did not help me much. The traditions
] had al to learn, aud 1 seemed to
knock against them at every turn.
Nearly every one who talked at all told
me Of the traditions of the part, of
Shakespeare or of the stage, until l
felt that signs ought 10 be- painted on
every piece OF furniture on scenery on
the dagger and the poisoned vial itself.
No innovation allowed. stick 10 traai-
tons"
4 number OF playwriehts and actors
al prominent club were once discuss
ing the difficulty generally experienced
by unknown writer's in obtaining a
reading Of their plays. ~ don't think
there's playwright living today" said
some one. 'who did not suffer the keen
est disappointments and rebuffs in
getting his first offerings before the
managers. II is only by the greatest
perseverance that one can get those
readers to even look at a play"
That's true" affirmed an actor in
the group, and speaking of the ptrse-
verance and persistency OF the average
playwright. | am reminded OF a story
that / heard in LoIflOn. II appears
that a dramatic author Of that city who
was having considerable difficulty ia
finding a market for a new comedy de-
sired 10 have the criticism of a we'll
known journalist. Upon calling at the
iatter's house he was informed that the
critic was not at all WE'LL Persisting IN
his endeaVOrs. the playwright was
finally enabled in some way TO gain the
bedroom Of the journalist. When the
purpose of his visitor was disclosed, the
newspaper man. in order 90 rid himself
Of what promised 10 be i horrible bore,
feigned 10 be -despera teiy III. NeVeFthe-
less, the aspiring dramatist coolly pro-
ceeded 10 read his play. But peevish-
" objected the journalist, consider, my
dear sir. that ] am very ID. and may
not last through the night The physi-
clans say / may de at any minute
''WhereupOn the ambitious play
wright rejoined: That's too bad. old
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-24
PROMISE OF THE THEATRES.

IL has often been asked how such an
apparently unwieldy organization as
ben Hur" can be handled on the road
as easily as il apparently is. When the
play was first produced in New York
city the managers shook their heads:
they said H. is a great success here, but
e can never make a pTOfit as ii cam
not travel and reach the millions of
people who wish TO see il. lis project
ors thought SO. too, but not So Air
Brooks. the director of the organiza-
lion. Bat he had 10 find way and IL
.oat MIN IN experimenting lot Of
money before the desired end was &C.
omplished. When the attraction first
left New York City FOR The road l. was
provided with TWO fun sets OF scenery
and eostames; n reality. two full pro-
auctions.
While the company was playing IN
New York the scenery for Philadeiphia
was being set up in that city. only the
acting company being moved over TO
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-12-24
THIS WEEK AT
THE THEATRES

y SALT LAKE THEATRE.-All =
y week, with matinees on Monday. =
= Wednesday and Saturday, Ben :
y Hur." =
HEUM.-TomorroW night =
= and all week. matnees Tuesday, =
= Thursday and Saturday high >
y class vaudeville
GRAND.-Tonight and through =
= Wednesday night matinees to- >
= morrow and Wednesday. Honest
y Hearts; Thursday. Friday aud =
, Saturday evenings and Saturday :
3 matinee. AT Cripple Greek" :
, LYRIC.-Tonight and through ,
= Friday night. matinee Wednes-
, y dav Miners Merry Rurles1uers :
= -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
Mrs Be55ie Mns/ey

To be such a successful wife, to re-
tain the love and admiration of her
husband. to inspire him to make the
most of himself. should be woman's
constant study.
If woman finds that her energies
are tagging, that she gets easily tired,
dark shadows appear under her eyes.
she has bacllache, headaches, bearing
down pains, nervousness. whites, irreg-
ularities or the blues, she should start
at once 10 build up her system by a
tonic with specific powers, such a
Lydia +. Pinkhan's Vegetable Com
pound.
Following we publish by request a
letter from "a young wife:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:
Ever since my child was born / have suf
fered, as hope few women ever have, with in
fiammation, female weakness, bearing down
pains, backaChe and wTetched headaches. II
affected my stomach 50 | could not enjoy my
meals, and half my tune WAS spent in bed.
LYDIA T. Pinkhain vegetable Compound
made me a well woman, and feel 50 grateful
that am glad to write and tell Won of my
marvellous recovery II brought me health
new life and vitality. Mrs. Bessie Ainsley,
GIL South 10th Street, Tacoma, Wash.
What Lydia T.. Pinlham's Vegetable
Compound did for Mrs. Ainsley it viii
do for every sick and ailing woman.
If you have symptoms you don't un-
derstaud write TO Mrs. Pinkham, a
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free an0
always helpful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

ditorium. The company presented a
performance AZ Rock Island p few
weeks ago. and made decided hit.
John Davis, a Rock Island youn" man.
is Il member of the company. auI his
dancing stunt on roller skates is one
of the main features of the bill
Twins in The Rustlers" played before
fair sized house at the Illinois last
evening. The twins look exactly alike
and are well able To take part in one
of the miX;up comedies. Mrs. Evans.
who was in the company in f'nrd,s the
atre at the time of the assassination of
President Lincoln appears rs an old
maid and is very spry for one OF her
years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.
COUNTY COURT.
Rock Island county court, Judge f.
f. Parmenter presiding.

Rock Island county court, Judge Il.
F.. Parmenter presiding.
Probate.-Estate OF Henry r. Al
| brecht. In re sale of real estate TO pay
| debts. Bond filed and order of sale.
/ Estate of Nels Anderson. Proof of
death filed VIII presented for probate.
| Petition for probate of will filed. Hear
| ing on said petition for probate set for
| Oct 10, 1905. at 9 o'clock a. m.
| Estate of Carl Otto Andren. Inven-
| tory OF Charles A. Larson as admins
traitor filed and approved.
| Estate of Peter Stelck. Proof of no
tice of petition for probate of will made
| Deposition of George Oldefest, one of
| the subscribing Witnesses to will, TAX
en- in open court in. proof of execution
thereof, filed and approved. Ordered
that the matter of the proof and pro
bate of said will now stand along pend
ing the coming in of further testimony
herein.
Estate of F. G. \. Denkmann. Proof
of mailing judges notice 10 all persons
known TO be interested in the appraise-
ment of property of said estate ana
the assessment of the state inheritance
or succession tax thereon filed.
Estate of Charles Wood. Widows
REIMBURSEMENT and selection filed and
approved and order turning over prep
erty selected 10 widow.
Estate of De Roy f. Phillips. Final
report of administrator filed Ii APP
pears there is no further notice neces
sary. Final report approved. Said
administrator discharged and estate
closed.
Estate of Mary Jane Hyde. Proof of
death filed Ii appears that the origi-
nal will herein has been lost and can
not be found otter due search and in
quiry. Copy of said will presented for
probate. Petition for probate of said
will flied. Waiver OF notice as requir-
ed by law by all heirs and legatees and
devisees and prayer by them that court
admit will to probate at once. filed.
Estate of Sarah Annie Kirkpatrick.
Report of mailing appraisers notice tc
all parties interested in property TO be
assessed for the purpose of fixing the
state inheritance tax, 6led. Appraisers &
report of value of estate for the pu.
pose of assessing state inheritance tax !
showing val..e 10 be S3.20o. hied. i
Estate of John p. Lindgren Report
of sale of real estate 10 pay debts filed !
and approved and order for execution !
Of deed 10 purchaser.
Estate Of John Aster. Appraisement (
bill and widow award filed and ap
proved.
Estate of Thomas Mackin. Petition /
for the removal Of executors appointed /
herein and for appointment Of admin !
.strator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
APPEARING OLD.
Acts as Bar to Profitable EmpIo,
ment.
You cannot afford 10 grow old.

You cannot afford 10 grow old.
In these days of strenuous compe-
titior II is necessary to maintain. as
long as possible ones youthful appear
apce
IL is impossible TO do this without re-
tanning luxurious growth of hair.
The presence of dandruff indicates
the presence of burrowsng germ
which lives and thrives on the roots
OF the hair until il causes total bald
ness.
Newbro's Herpicide is the only
known destroyer of the pest. and il is
As effective as il is delightful 10 use.
Herpicide makes an elegant hair
dressing as well as dandruff cure
Accept no substitute-there is none.
Sold by leading druggists. Send ten
cents in stamps for sample 10 HeTpi-
eide company, Detroit. Mich. T. II.
Thomas, special agent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
AMUSEM ENTS.

1.-THE EmbezzIer" Tonight. - This
pany opens a weeks engagement with
THE Embezzler." AS the title sug-
gests, this story tells the tale of an I'M
scrupulous person whose nefarious
business schemes lead to a defalcation.
and in the course OF events suspicion
falls upon an innocent man. The ciev-
erness of the carefully laid plot leaves
the spectator for a time in doubt as TO
the possibility of a happy denouement:
but tie dramatist. by a logical and con
sistent method has unwoven the tanSle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
Incredible Brutality.

Il would have been Incredible bru-
tally, if Charles F. Lemburger, OF
Syracuse, " Y. had not done the best
he could for his suffering son. my
boy" he says, 'cut fearful cash over
his eye, so | applied Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. which quickly healed il and
saved his eye" Good for burns and
ulcers too. Only 25e at Hartz & UlIe-
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
No Unpleasant Effects.

IL you ever took DeWitt's Little
Early Risers for biliousness or consti-
patton you know what pill pleasure is.
These famous little pills cleanse the
liver and rid the system OF all bile
without producing unpleasant effects.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

Creditors Close Park.-Two attach
ments were issued in Justice Halls
court against the Mississippi Park com
.pany which controls the pleasure
grounds and inn some distance above
LeCiaire on the line of the |. K |. One
attachment was in favor of Al Reub,
sam in the sum of $50 ana the other
in favor of W. 5. HOlbrook in the sum
Of $500. On Saturday afternoon Con
stable Rumsey levied upon the park
and pavilion and placed Byron Hall on
guard duty. Ii is understood that 9th
er local merchants will also take out
attachment papers against the com
pany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

OF Chicago. and he has been succeeded
by Rev. William Swensson, formerly
pastor of the Fifth Avenue ehurch, Chi
cagO. The appointments will be read
at the closing session of the conference
today.
Thirty More EagIes.-There are 80
more Eagles in Moline. 4 class of
that number was taken into Moline
aerie, No. 1112, Fraternal Order OF
Eagles. Saturday afternoon. the intia-
tory exercises being held at Central
Park hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

and landed The Embezzier in the mesh
es at last. The innocence OF the ac-
cused man is finally established, the
course of true love made smooth and
virtue receives its reward
The Female Detectives."-Thcrc was
q good audience at the Grand opera
house Saturday evening to witness the
performance of THE Female Detect
i've" There were over 20 people in
the cast and the show is n creditablo
one of its class.
Again at Rock isiand.-French's
New Sensation. the river theater. is n
the Rock Island levee. and tonight the
vaudeville company will give its en-
tertainment in the floating theatcr au-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

Jevne Won at BiIIiards.-The inform
al opening of the Jevne billiard AGA
denny occurred Saturday evening and
was pronounced success. There was
a large attendance present and much
interest was manifested in the several
exhibitions. In the three-cushioned bill
lard match Mr.. Jeyne defeated Mr..
Cation 20 10 Il. Both gentlemen after
ward gave a fancy shot exhibition. Mr..
Jevne also gave an exhibition with
finger balls which showed him 10 be a
master in this particular line. From
now on the new academy will be open
daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
4 TRULY IDEAL WIFE
HER HUSBANDS BEST HELPER
Vigorous Health Is the Great Source of
the Power TO Inspire and Encourage
All Women Should Seek Il.

One of the most noted. successful and
richest men of this century. in a recent
article, has said, Whatever 7 am and
whatever success / have attained in
this world L owe all to my wife. From
the day first knew her she has been
an inspiration. and the greatest help
mate of my life !"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
MOLINE MENTION,

Goes to Holland Rev. Father
Charles Frencken. assistant at St.
Mary's church. who has been a patient
for the last six months in Mercy hos
pital in Davenport. has departed for
Grand Rapids, Mich. TO visit his broth
er. Rev. Harry Frencken. pastor of ST.
Joseph's church. From there he will
go 10 Hertogenbosch. Holland. TO spend
the winter with his parents and recu-
perate his health. He will return to
America in the spring. Father Frenck-
ems brother. Rev. Herman Frencken
is assistant pastor at Sacred Heart
cathedral in Davenport.
Officers Chosen.-Attorney !. II.
Hauberg. OF this city. acted as eX-
oficio president Saturday at the ses-
sion of the Illinois Luther league in
the absence of the president. Reports
were heard and officers for the ensuing
year were elected. The officers are:
| President, u. G. Olson, Chicago: re-
cording and corresponding secretary,
Miss Alvina Slut; treasurer Albert
Lundgren. Galesburg: statistical sec
rotary. Miss May Molander, St Charles:
| literature secretary, Lloyd NJ. Steckel.
Chicago; executive committee, Rev. {.
X. Solberg. Chicago. Rev. l.. l.. Stark,
Chicago, and Miss Minnie Stohr, Ell
gin.
Christensen Rundquist.-A Amid the
stately appointments of a church cere-
city. became the bride of DR.. J. A.
4 n ..i.. Of - iah
Thursday at Ophiem. in Henry county.
The wedding was celebrated at high
noon, and the officiating clergyman
was Rev Carl Christensen. of Geneva.
brother of the groom and president of
the Illinois Luther league.
Flower Show Success.-The first an
nual flower show in Moline was a
grand success and Saturday afternoon
over 1900 people visited the Industrial
Home hall TO see the exhibit, which
was superior 10 anything of its nature
ever attempted in Moline.
Obituary Reeord.-Sarah wife of
James Mulholland. of $50 Eighteenth
and-a-half avenue died quite suddenly
AT her home Friday afternoon. Sarah
Murphy was born in Norwich. Conn,
Dec rs, 1856. She came west with her
parents when only a small child. and
since then Moline had been her home
for the greater portion of the time
She became the wife of Mr. Mulhol
land June 81. 1900. She leaves no
children
Charles l.. Grimes. superintendent
of Williams. White & Co.'S plant in
Moline for % years. died very sudden
ly at his home in Detroit, Mich. where
he had but recently moved from Day-
export. Mr.. Grimes was born in Mans
field Ohio In 1850 he came 10 Moline
and was employed by Williams. White
K Co. as superintendent. He was con
nected with this firm in that capacity !
until 1900. when he severed his connec- |
ton and went into the iron and bridge I
business ar Wichita. Kans.. in com )
pany with James Warren and J. An /
thony.
Heider's Son Hurt-Harold. the IL /
vear-old son of Sherin w s Hell |
der, Gslocated his shoulder while
playing in the Washington school yard
in this city Saturday.
Rev. Miller comes.-Rev. !. p Miller |
has been appointed pastor of the Swed-
ish Methodist church of this city for /
another year. Rev. a. y SorIin, who |
has been presiding elder of this dis !
trict, goes 10 the Union Avenue church
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
DAVENPORT DOTS,
Wyiie Becomes sankrupt.-Pa,

Wyiie Becomes Bankrupt.-Papers
are being prepared for transmission to
the United States bankruptcy court for
J. ;. Wylie. who asks to- go into volun-
tary bankruptcy. The bankruptcy mat
tiers arise out of Mr.. Wylie's connection
with c. J. Devlin and the Marquette
Third Vein Coal company. II is beliey-
ed that Mr.. Wyie's liabilities will
amount TO s331.209 90 and the assets
are estimated at 100000. But a small
proportion of the debts are personal
ones of the bankrupt and most of them
arise out of his business connections.
II will be remembered that Mr.. Wylie
was connected with c. J. DevIin of To-
.peka. Kans. in various business deals.
OF lace Mr. Davlin. because of illness
and not being able TO attend to his
business. failed and in his failure. Mr..
Wylie became deeply involved. Both
gentlemen were greatly interested in
the Marquette Third Vein Coal com
pany. Mr.. Devlin owning half the
stock The notes which NJ. Wylie en-
iorsed aggregate cons. ierable
amount and. while he cannot place all
of them. Mr. Wylie feels that they ag
grogate 50 high that he cannot help
himself and mast seek relief in bank
ruptcy The Marquette Third Vein
Coal company is capitalized at 5000
600 II is believed that the property.
if properly worked. is worth a great
Ieal more. II is now in the hands of
the receiver and it is believed it will
realize enough to clear away all out
standing debts and leave some over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

Obituary Record.-Saturday occur
red the death of Henry Peters. aged SO
years. Deceased was born in Germany
and came to this country in 1880. He
was employed in the glucose plant for
the past Il years. The cause of death
was cancer of the stomach. He is sur
vived by his wife, Mary. and seven
children, Hulda. Edna. Emma. Freda.
Henry. John and Hattie.
Friday evening AT the home of the
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Nath,
occurred the death of their infant
daughter, Dorothy Nath. aged l month
and 2S days.
Mrs. and Mrs. \. Benin, of 1923 West
Fifth street, are mourning the death of
their infant son. Elmer ii. Benin. who
died Saturday morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

Changes Observation-Disclosures 10 the
ARTICLES of incorporation OF the Daven-
port Gas Machine company were filed
with the county recorder Saturday.
The amendments Will completely
change the line of work in which the
company is engaged. The first amend
ment is i'll the name. and provides that
hereafter the company shall not be
known AS THE Davenport Gas Machine
company" but as the Hydraulic Con
crete Construction company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

Rev. Miller comes.-Rev j. p. Miller
has been appointed pastor of the Swed-
ish Methodist church of this city for
another year. Rev. A. y SorIin, who
has been presiding elder of this dis
trict, goes 10 the Union Avenue church
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

Flower Show Success.-The first an
nual flower show in Moline was a
grand success and Saturday afternoon
over 1.200 people visited the Industrial
Home hall 10 see the exhibit which
was superior 10 anything of its nature
ever attempted in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

Heider's Son Hurt.-Hiarold, the IL
vear-old son of Sheriff w S. Hell
der, dislocated his shoulder while
playing in the Washington school yard
in this city Saturday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
HOW JOHN S. SOILS
WAS SAVED.

Should any person ever express a doubt
as to the merits of DR.. Richards Dyspepsia
Tablets please send the doubling person to
me. | can show him or her how | was once
practically total wreck; how / went
through every phase of dyspepsia and how
the disease undermined my constitution and
made me lose flesh until / was the shadow
OF my former self
Why, many of my friends believed had
consumption, and i myself began TO fear II
and to make plans for removal 10 a warmer
and dr1er climate and for the abandonment
of my business.
When, on the recommendation OF 4
friend, got some bottles of DIR. Richards
Dyspepsia Tablets, received more benefit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-03-14

Friday Nizer, a familiar negro about
town in a certain part of Mississippi.
had been found dead, and, being u
member of no church or lodge-vcry
unusual for "A negro there was no one
To pray for his soul in the great beyond
A few old intimatcs, however, carried
the body to the cemetery in u rude pine
coffin. and Bob McRaven. one Of the
number, an old "befo' de wah darky."
was called upon for a few remarks.
Bob removed his hat and stepped rcycr-
emily and sadly toward the open grave
ana in solemn, funeral tones said:
Friday Nizcr, you is gone. We homes
you II gone whar we S'pects You amt
-Lippincott'S Magazine.