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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-12
Mildred Holland SATURDAY.

Mildred Holland Saturday.-The an
nouncement of Mildred Holland at the
Illinois theater matinee and night on
Saturday, Dec 16, in Edward L.
Whites magnificent production of
THE Triumph of an Empress" in
which she will appear as Catherine.
the Great" is welcome news To her
many friends and well wishers. She
will no doubt receive an ovation. The
role of Catherine exactly fits Miss Hol
lands personality, as well as her SUI
perb emotional talents. The scenic and
dazzling electrical effects, etc, make
it one of the greatest theatrical at
fractions of the season. The silks, vel.
vets, laces and furs, used in the pro
duction were personally selected and
imported by Miss Holland from Rus
STA.
1.-THE Girl from kay's"-A big fea-
ture of The Girl from Rays" is its
music. There are 30 song hits in the
comedy and they were nearly all com
posed or arranged by Ivan Caryll, the
English composer. All of the songs
are of better quality than those usu-
ally heard in works of the class to
which THE Girl from Rays" belongs,
but at the same time they all pos
sess that jingle and melody that
stamps them with popularity. Bobby
North has an immensely amusing song
called "Sufficiency," and it is encored
with great heartiness. Miss Blow has
several numbers, but her big hit is
with Customers at Rays" in which
she initiates the women who patronize
a celebrated bonnet shop in the fash
ionable section of London. Lucy Lin
dy Lane" as sung by quartet with
a chorus accompaniment. is particular
ly sweet. and Mrs. Hoggenheimer"
has swing TO il that is liked immense
Iy. Il don't Care" "Sambo." Make
II Up" Tips ''SemiDetached.' and
Bob and Me" are among the song hits
of which the comedy boasts. At the
illinois theater Thursday evening, Dec
IA.
Not a Good Send-OH-If the man
agement of the Illinois theatre aims To
pursue the commendable policy of
guarding patrons against being de-
frauded out OF their money by cheap
and incompetent companies announc
ed a couple of weeks ago when the
Alice in Cumberland" bunch was
barred out, il seems that there is an
other good opportunity to apply the
blue pencil due this week What
Women VIII Do" billed here for Fri
day. has already been put on in some
Of the southern houses of the Cham
syndicate, and is be-
ing roundiy criticised. Here is sam
pie from the Burlington Hawkeye:
wilkins Aicawber. Jr., and the rest
Of the company worked hard at the
Grand last evening The play was
called What Women Will Do II was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-12

isle of Bong Bong" Tonight.-Man-
ager b. c. Whitney will present the
musical surprise, The Isle of Bong
Bong" at the Illinois theater as a spe-
cial attraction tonight. This latest
and greatest of the Whitney produc,
tons is gorgeous spectacle, with an
elaborate equipment of scenic and cos
tune effects. 1t is said to be an end.
less chain of mirthful melody from
the overture TO the grand finale. John
w. RansOne, the man who made all
London laugh is the principal come
dian, who will be favorably remember
ed as the creator of the Cincinnati
brewer" in the prince of Pilsen.'
Prominent in the cast are Alice Yorke,
Anna Boyd, Edith Depew. John w.
Hendricks, Walter Ware, Charles Par
cor and q host of other We'll known
stage celebrities, also the gorgeous gal
aXy of superbly gowned show girls
known as the American beauty chorus
of G5 voices. There are in all over 100
people in the production
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-12
THE HOTELS.

At the Harper-W. S. Stanley, New
York: George o. Vair; Fred Borun
Ashland; c. r. Horsfall, Shelly; Louis
B. Fisher. Colesburg; Frank Why
Middleton: A. Demburg. ]. H. Carmicn
ael, New York; J. II. Ridgeway, Chi
cago: w. r. Alexander. Ottawa; Mrs
l.. E. Bundley. Oelwein: w. II. Ken
nedy. New York: c. L. Tahlmadge, F.
II. Peck, Chicago: o. l.. Wilson, Au
rora; NJ. Burke, Sterling; E. w. Apple
gate, New York: A. Goldman, Chicago;
w. II. Macarthur. Geneseo; ]. H
O'Brien. Geneseo; III. III. Palmer, Erie
H.; p. E. Kempsey, Beardstown; J. T.
Walker. Kansas City; E. ID. -Panen, Ce
dar Rapids; B. l.. Smith, Chicago; AL
fred Metzdorf, Mrs. Alfred Metzdorf
Winifred Hare, Laura Ruprecht, Lily
Dietd. Kath Dietd, Charlotte Emerson,
Edith Bankaser, AIDA Hutchinson
Frances Cahill, Bechtel Alcock, Cleve-
land; J. H. Nellemar, Des Moines; ].
Weinfield. Chicago; w. ID. Crodon; G.
E. Smith, Chicago; J. F. Browner, Pc
oria.
At the Rock Island, (EuropeaD -
y. B. Springer, Chicago; ]. p. Gard
ner. New York. C. w. Payne, Chica-
go; J. w. Key. Chicago; Mrs. H. Han
ma, Chicago; j. F. Jewell, Adrian,
Mich; S. c. Cortelyou, Chicago; Ches-
ter. Munson. Kansas City; Edward w.
Schuman, st. Louis; F. Muebbuberd,
Sheboygan; John Reeves, Aurora; j..
E., McGill, Chicago; J. w. Irwin,
Springfield; c. II. Warren, Huron, S.
D.; II. II. Lake, Quincy; J. J. Chaplin,
Redfield. S. D.; Hugh Warnock. Aledo;
s r. Kennedy, Chicago; c. B. McGrew,
Chicago; H. w Landlord. st. Louis;
J. r. Pitney. Peoria; c. F. Kinney,
Galesburg; r. c. Randolph, Chicago;
b. l.. Peters, Chicago
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
Daniel Briggs, an Old Soldier,
Dies Suddenlya Few Minutes
After Being Arrested
Briggs Was Arrested on the Street
by Officer Edgar = Soldiers Home
Wagon Was Summoned, But When
it Arrived to Take Him He Was
Dead-Inquest Will Be Held.

While in the county Jail waiting for
Home, Daniel Il. Briggs, an old sold
Ter. who had been arrested fifteen min
utes before by officer Edgar, was sud-
denly stricken dead at about 1870 o.
clock this afternoon. The cause of his
death is not known. but it is presumed
it was due to heart disease. Coroner
II. FL. Nichols has impaneled Il jury
and the inquest will be held Tuesday
afternoon at O'Clock at the sheriff's
office
Briggs was found by Officer Edgar
on Main street, between Center street
and First avenue. He appeared sick
and was vomiting, but whether or not
he was drunk the officer. when seen,
was unable to say. He was placed IN
Jail, and Home officials were telephon-
ed to send the wagon to get him. In
a few minutes it arrived. but when
those who came with it went to Briggs,
where he was sitting in a chair in one
of the large cells, he was dead No
one seems to know when he died, and
so far as is known no one spoke TO
him after he was placed in Jail. 1t
is believed he sat down in the chair,
and while there was stricken.
Coroner Investigates.
Coroner Nichols was summoned, and
after investigating the circumstances
deemed an inquest advisable. He i'm
paneled the following jurors: j. e.
Starboard, Charles Williams, and T. A.
Sieg, and witnesses are being subpeon-
ed for the inquest
Came From Dundee.
Daniel b. Briggs, came to the Home
from Dundee, Delaware county, Aug.
"a, 1903. He was born in Rutland, VT.
and was 50 years of age. He served in
Company G, Forty-second Illinois in
fantry. His enlistment dates from
Oct IS, 1864, at Stockton. Ill.,, and he
was discharged at Cairo, ILL.,, on June
IS, 1865. He leaves five children.
George and Levi of Dundee, Edwin
Briggs, of Savage, Neb, and Hiram
Briggs living in Minnesota. One
daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Reynolds, lives
in Spokane, Wash. SO far as the Of
ficers at the Home know he was never
subject to attacks of heart failure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
FALL INSTITUTE
Committee in Charge of Boys Corn
Contest Will Hold one-day Insti-
tute In November to be Devoted Ex-
cIusively to Corn.

At the close OF the county meat pro-
ducers' meeting Saturday afternoon,
the committee of the Farmers InSti-
tute, which has charge of the boys
corn growing contest, held an informal
meeting and it was decided to depart
from the usual method of holding in
stitutes and have a one-day gathering
in the fall devoted entirely to the
growing of corn.
AT this institute, which will be es-
pecially for the boys who are entered
in the contest, the prizes for the best
corn grown during the year will be
awarded, and if possible Prof. Holden.
of AmeS, will he secured to lecture on
corn and corn growing. The idea is to
separate the boys corn growing con-
tests from the regular institute that
more time may be devoted to it. This
will not interfere with the usual insti-
tute which will be held during the win
ter as it was a few weeks ago. The
members of the committee who have
charge of the boys contest are Mer-
rite Greene, j. T. Wylie, of Gilman,
and w. H. Jones.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
The Seed Corn Special.

The schedule for the Northwestern
lines seed corn special train has been
completed and covers all the lines of
this company in Iowa. Marshalltown
will be visited on March Sth, arriving
at 1925 p. m. and remaining for about
thirty minutes, as at all other points,
during which time information will be
given by Professor Holden and others
of the faculty of the Iowa State Col
lege at Ames.
These lectures should be well atten-
ded, as the comfort of the warm cars
with good seats will be made to serve
the audience-no charge whatever. 1t
is an opportunity to listen and learn OF
the great possibilities in proper seed
selection Remember the date and time
and let this community show it's appre-
citation of this excellent idea of dissem-
mating valuable knowledge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
Speaks to a Large Audience at the
Congregational Church.

Speaks to a Large Audience at the
Congregational Church.
DR. Steiner, who has several months
supplied the pulpit of the Congrega-
tional church, finished his labors yes
terday with helpful sermon which
contained much good advice of prac-
teal nature. Among other things the
doctor told his hearers the difference
between the position of the supply
minister who talks to them one day
and is gone the next, and the resident
pastor whose close daily intercourse
with his people circumscribes in some
measure his freedom of expression.
Acknowledging gratefully the splendid
welcome the church and the city has
always given him, DR.. Steiner said he
could say much which would be well
received which in a resident pastor
might awaken criticism of the adverse
sort Steiner he said in effect, preached
plainly to them and was gone the next
day. The pastor must be among them
daily, his duties and burdens We're
smultifarious and he urged his hearers
to bear in mind the difference he point
sed out.
Dr.. Steiner has been a religious and
secular aid in Marshalltown and it is
with keen regret that our people see
the bonds 1oosened that have bound
him to the city. His sermons and his
lectures have attracted and pleased all
who have attended them. More than
that they have aided and inspired a
deeper religious sentiment and a high
er civic feeling. Marshalltown owes
nruch to Dr. Steiner and is glad to
acknowledge her debt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
MEN OFFERED INCREASE.
Machinists Considering scheduI

Machinists Considering Schedule
Granting Raise in Wages.
superintendent NJ. Sweeney, of the
Iowa Central, before he closed the con-
ference with the ntachinists' committee
Saturday afternoon, submitted to it a
new wage schedule which grants to
the men an increase of one half cent
an hour in wages. The schedul"
drawn up by the men set forth scale
which increased the pay from 81 to 8
cents an hour. by Mr.. Sweeney's
schedule they will receive 80 Y cents
an hour This offer. like the one sub
mitted to the boilermakers, will be con-
sidered by the local union, and when
Mr.. Sweeney returns next week the
committee will give its answers.
Mr.. Sweeney left Saturday night for
Oskaloosa where he will remain during
the week looking after company bust
ness connected with the operating de-
partment He will return about
March Z.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
AMUSEM ENTS.
"Princess Chic" Appears Before Good
House Saturday Night.

"Princess Chic" Appears Before Good
House Saturday Night.
A second good sized audience greet
ed the presentation of Princess Chic"
at the evening performance Saturday
night, and the tuneful score, and
catchy songs, of the three acts were
as we'll sung as they We're at the after
noon performance. If the action at
times appeared a bit SLOW, and If a
lack of ginger was noticeable in the
chorus, it was due to the strenuous
jumps the company has been making
during the past few days to fill its
engagements. The company Travelled
all of Thursday and Friday nights SO
that matinee performances could be
given, and it left here late Saturday
night for Omaha, where it was booked
to open Sunday afternoon.
Miss Sophia Brandt, who appeared
in the title role, was far from we'll
during the company's stay here, and
during the afternoon performance
tainted, just after she left the stage
during the last act. While making her
exit to reappear in the closing scene
as princess Chic" she tottered from
the stage, and would have fallen had
not members of the company support
ed her Action on the stage was drawn
out to give her time to revive and
change her costume, but when she re-
appeared the last scene was cut short.
and the curtain rlng down that the
critical situation might end. She APP
dicapped by her illness of the after
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
CAUSED A STIR
IN THE CHURCH
Elder Derby Calls Upon Mem
bers to Trample Circulars
Under Foot
pEMPsTER HANDS OUT LETTERS
Church Officers Hold Hurried Meeting
But Fail to Dissuade Their Pastor
From His Determination to Circulate
His "open Letter"-other Churches
Suppressed Them.

Affairs took sensational turn IN
the PRESBYTERIAN church Sunday NOR
ming when Mr.. Derby. an elder III the
church, arose to his feet just as the
audience was dispensing and called
upon the members to ''trample unde,
foot" the circulars which the pastor
insisted upon distributing. The scene
was the elimination of considerable
activity that had gone before.
AS soon as the officers of the church
read in the newspaper that their pas
tor intended to circulate an open let
ter containing some severe personals
ties they hurriedly called an Informal
meeting of elders and trustees in the
church Sunday morning, at which a
copy Of the open letter. was eXhlD-
tied and upon unanimous recommen-
dation one member was delegated to so
to the pastor and request him not to
distribute his letter. Rev. Dempster,
so the church officers understood,
agreed not to distribute the letters in
the church, but did not say that he
would not do so outside. He had pre-
viously sent supply of letters to sew
eral Of the other churches in the city
with requests that they be distributed
and Mr.. Derby had taken it upon him.
self to go around to these churches
and put in counter request that they
be suppressed, and none We're distri-
buted at these churches.
In the Presbyterian church, however,
Rev. F,llyson conducted the services at
Rev. Dempter's request because the
latter was suffering from very sore
throat and at the close Rev. Demps-
ter announced that he would distri-
butte his letter" outside the church If
the audience would wait for him to
get his coat and take his station out
side. This he proceeded to do and
Mr.. Derby then arose with his request
adding that ct is an outrage and
should not be tolerated" Mr.. Demp-
ster handed out a few of his letters in
front of his church and in front of
the Baptist church, but for the most
part they were suppressed at all other
places.
The affair naturally caused stir
among the Presbyterian members.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
Denbow Case Dismissed.

A complaint against William Den
bow, of Albion, charging cruelty to
animals, was dismissed in Justice
Clark's court Saturday as the COM
planning witness, a stranger made no
appearance. The incident arose out of
a nlix-up between Mr.. Denbow and the
family driving mare which is inclined
on occasions to balk. Mr.. Denbow says
the only way to induce her to move ON
these occasinos is by hitting her over
the ears He states that he had taken
off his mitten and was slapping the
mare with it when the stranger, a
travelling man. interfered and was in
vited to attend to his own business.
MIR. Denbow thinks he grew sore" be-
cause Denbow talked back to him and
that the information was the outcome
of the complaining witness, offended
pride more than of pity for the animal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27

Rev. Smith, of Albion conducted the
service The interment was in the
Marietta cemetery.
Thomas Haddock was born in Ire
land Oct. Z, 1910, and came to America
when a lad. He remained in New
York for several years and was mar
lied to Miss Mary Mcintosh, who sur
wives him. In 1853 he came with ms
family to Iowa and settled in Marietta
where he lived for Il short time. liz
afterwards moved to the farm nearby
which has since been the family home
Besides the wife he leaves sever
children. four sons and three
daughters They are Thomas ] Had
dock, of this city; j. G. Haddock, oil
Denver; G. T.. Iiaddock and G. w
HaddoclS of Marietta township: Mrs
w. II. James of Denver Col, Mrs e
II. Woods. of t'l. Collins, Cal, and Mrs
W. i. Mitchen of Spokane Wash.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
HATED TO LOSE HIM.
Belle PLANE Union Speaks Highly of
~ e G. Wallace's New Chief Clerk.

The Belle PLANE Union says:
IN. Philo West, who for some time
has been manager of The Exclusive
shoe store, leaves today to take a
position as head clerk and advertis-
ing manager in the shoe store of E.
G. Wallace at Marshalltown. He
may move his family to Marshalltown
next month ]. c. Miner, proprietor
of the store here, has had several Of
fers for the business and may decide
to sell out later. In the meantime he
will conduct the store with the assist
ance of Clifford Blakely of Montezuma,
who was formerly employed in the
store.
! ut will be matter of sincere re-
gret that Mr.. and Mrs. West are
leaving Belle PLANE. MIR. West has
been a most energetic progressive
business man, and has built up a
fine business in the shoe store He
has been resident of Belle PLANE
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
ANsoN FOR CLERK.
A. c. Arson Gets Place on chicaeo's
Democratic Ticket,

At the Chicago democratic city con-
vention held Saturday afternoon Adj
rian C. Arson, son of Henry Arson of
this city, and very well known here.
was placed in nomination and his
name will stand as candidate for city
clerk The nomination was made unan-
imous as there was no other aspirtant
for the office. In response to the
nomination Mr.. Arson spoke briefly as
follows: Ladies and gentlemen and
members of this-this congress: I say
congress because I have just come
from Milwaukee. l am pleased to be
with you and hope l shall be able to
add some strength to this ticket. l be-
lieve this ticket will win for don't be-
lieve in going into fight unless
win it, l believe the base ball boys
will roll up d big score for the cap
tain of the ticket and the rest of us.
No. I hope you'll excuse mel have
the inclination to go on, and if l had
the vocabulary I'm not sure Id ever
STOP
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
COUNTY PUTTING IN DAM.
Bridge Gang at Work Turning Course
of Iowa River.

The county bridge gang has been
assigned to work near the Iowa river
Third avenue bridge, and is driving
riling which will be used in the con-
struction of dam, which will have
the effect of turning the course of the
river, and prevent the washing of the
north approach of the Third avenue
bridge, and eating away the north
bank of the river bed, during the high
water seasons. The bridge men are
driving two rows of piling, at point
$50 or 800 yards west of the Third
avenue bridge. The rows of piling will
be filled in with stone, and after the
dam is built it is believed that the
course of the river will be sufficiently
diverted so that it will run thru the
new channel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
L MeIburq.

Mr.. Eli L. Lane and Miss Bertha
Dora Melburg We're married at high
noon Wednesday, at the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mel
burg, in Timber Creek township. Only
the relatives and more intimate friends
witnessed the ceremony. Rev. A. r.
Morris pastor Of the United Evangel-
ical church of this city, was the Off
ciating clergyman. The bride was very
becomingly attired in a gown of white
lansdowne, trimmed with lace. After
the ceremony the guests were invited
into the dining room, where they sat
down to table to enjoy the many
good things provided for the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Lane expect to make
their home two miles south of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
MARRIED..
Higsins-campbeII.

AT the brides home, 1O7 East Church
street, Saturday evening at Z o'clock,
Miss Sarah Campbell, and Mr.. William
Higgins We're married by Rev. G. l..
Gould, of the Methodist church. Only
a few of the intimate friends witnessed
the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Higgins
will make their home at 2O7 North
First avenue. Mr.. Higgins is a clerk
in the e. r. Lay store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
Henry Denies 1t.

Charles Henry, councilman froH the
First ward denies in the Reflector Sat
urday the campaign lie that Mr.. Inge-
due has promised to have him appoints
ed in Ingledue's place should the latter
be elected mayor and resign from the
council. Henry says no such promise
is out and that he would not accept
such an appointment
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
STOCK FEEDERS MEET
Frank swearineen and E. A. Hill Are
Re- elected ,sdent and Secretary
State Association Dues Are Reduced
to s1-Delegates to the State Con-
vention Report.

The first annual meeting of the Corn
Belt Meat Producers Association of
Marshall county was held in the east
court room Saturday afternoon with
many Of the farmers and cattle feed
ers Of the county in attendance. The
principal business brought before the
meeting was the election of officers
and the report of the delegates to the
state convention. Frank Swearingen
was reelected president and T.. A.
Hill was reelected secretary and
treasurer.
The following directors, one from
each township, We're also elected:
Bangor. FL. Kinsey. !,
Green Castle-Oliye j. Olson.
LeGrand--A. d. Somers.
Marion-Harvey Ferguson. =
Vienna-P. q. Kurtz. "a
Liscomb-Clyde Ralston.
Taylor-W. H. Arney.
Timber Creek-E. Monohon.
Logan-Robert Gordon.
Washington-E. A. Buchanan. :,
Observation-Disclosures Nichols. -.
Liberty-Ed Ross.
Iowa-C. e. Arney.
Marshall-W. II. Jones.
Delegates to the state convention,
which meet in February in Des Moines,
read reports of that meeting. The
chief item of interest in the reports
was the fact that the state dues for
members of the county associations
had been reduced from 50 to 81. This
was one of the principal objections to
the county association being affiliated
with the state organization at the
time the county association was form
ed.
The officers reported the association
to be in a healthy condition with the
membership constantly increasing. It
has now a membership Of over sixty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-02-27
HoBsoN WAS HERE.
Hero of Santiago Harhor Spent Sat-
urdaY in the City.

Richmond Pearson Hobson. hero of
the Mcrrimac incident ut Santiago har-
bor during the Spanish American war
spent Saturday in the city while on
his way to Conrad where he lectured
in the evening. Mr.. Hobson is lectur-
ing on the naval and peace situation
At each lecture Mr. Hobson submits q
set of resolutions, which if adopted by
the audience. are forwarded to the
states representatives at Washington
The resolutions ask those at Washing
ton to use their infuehce in bringing
about peace between the Japs and
Russians.