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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-17
The Southwestern i
egraph and Tele.
phone Co.
FOR SALE OR LEASE.

Plantation-320 acres IN cultiVsI
so acres in pasture, good water, ]
tenant houses, 3 IL miles from y
house. Will sell for very low "
part cash, balance In five or ten y
at 8 per cent interest.
Will lease for term OF yean
very low rental. A BARGAIN
the right party. Apply to :,
GEO. M. WELLS AND COMPAN'
203 West BarraQue street. Pine :
Ark
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-17

Reduced rates to Hot Springs. On
account of General Association of Ar
kansas Baptist church, the Iron Noun
tain will sell round trip tickets to Hot
Springs at rate of $3.45 for the round
trip. Tickets on sale November to
4. inclusive, with final return limit of
November I.
H. N. Atwood, Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-17

BY advertising and good work
have placed our business at the head
Of all similar Establishments in Amer
ica.-Manager Crosby, Lewando's
French Dyeing and Cleansing House,
Boston.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-17

We all agree on one point, that the
man or firm that does not advertise,
will mourn over losses instead of re-
joincing over increased profits.-Eliz-
abeth Beverly James, VIM. Barr Dry
Goods company, st. Louis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-17

If you have two bushels of potatoes
to sell spend the price of one bushel
in advertising the price of the other.
"A. T. Stewart.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-17

We attribute our success to making
the best machines possible and to
not being afraid to tell the people
what We make.-President Curtis.
Richardson Mfg. company, Worcester.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-17

Advertising is to business what
steam is to an engine-the power
which makes it move.-Edith R. Gerry
in Printers Ink.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-10-17

Advertising will do it quicker than
any other method.-Hobron Drug CON-
pany, Honolulu.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
PERSONAL POINTS.

Gabe Mosenfelder is in Chicago on
business trip this week.
Mrs. Joseph Hitler left this morn
ing for few weeks visit in Omaha.
Miss Marian McCandless has gone
for a visit of two months in Oklahoma.
J. A Stombs departs this afternoon
for trip to Denver, Pueblo and Seat
tie on business mission.
Aid. A. G. Anderson leaves this even
ing for Stanton, Iowa, to attend a meet
ing of the Augustana synod.
Miss Bertha Hanna, teacher at the
high school, has departed to spend the
summer vacation at her home in Gin
cinnati.
Mrs. E. F. Bartholomew and daugh-
ter, Miss Gotta, departed last evening
to spend the summer in southern Cali
fornia.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. d. Parks have gone
to Portland, where they will visit the
Lewis and Clark exposition. They will
spend the summer on the coast.
Prof. S. T. Bowlby and son Earl
have gone to Peoria 10 attend the
state music teachers convention. From
Peoria Earl will go to Decatur, where
he will visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Dickman,
Mrs. Mary A. Dickman and Miss Mary
Dickman depart this evening on the
steamer Sidney for a short visit at St.
Paul and Minneapolis.
Mrs. Edmond Cherril and daughter;
Mrs. c. c. Merrill; Mrs. Roxanna
Scholi. of Carthage; Mr.. and Mrs A. E
Gilman. Ottawa, Ill. ;Blatchford Cavan,
| augh. Chicago; s. w. Hungate, La
Harpe, H.; and George V. Helfner. OF
| Carthage. ILL.,. are in the city TO attend
the MontgOmery-Cherri nuptials this
evening.
L. w. Gruwel. of Muncie, Ind, is in
the city on a visit TO his parents, Mr.:
and Mrs. J. c. Gruwell. 1856 Fifteenth
street. Mr.. Gruwell is employed as en-.
gineer Oh one of the eastern railroads
Mrs. Orwell has also had a visit from
her sister. Mrs. S. A. Adams, of Den
YER Col, who left for her home yester
day. Another sister, Mrs. X. Smith
and daughter Ruth. also of Denver. ar
rived from Chicago today. after spend
| ing two weeks with relatives in that
vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
FALLS INTO STONE
QUARRY IN DARK
Gust Holm, of Moline, Found by Work
men-hip is Dislocated BY
Accident.

Gust Holm, residing at l109 Third
street. Moline, while returning to his
home from Sylvan island last evening
about 10 O'Clock, fell over the edge of
the Swami TrOpp stone quarry, be-
tween FOrty-fifth and FOrty-sixth
streets. Rock Island. He was found
this morning at o'clock by workmen.
and removed to his home. He was ly-
ing partly in the water, his left hip dis
located, and his face and head badly
bruised. He was semiconscious when
discovered. Recovering somewhat
from the shock of the fall, he tried
several times during the night 10 at
tract someone's attention, but was not
heard II is expected he will recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
FALLS DOWN AN
ELEVATOR SHAFT
David Smith Receives Injury BY Acct
dent in the Wcodmen Head
Office.

David Smith, the elevator conductor
at the Woodmen Office. narrowly es-
capped serious injury about / O'Clock
today. by falling down the elevator
shaft from the first floor TO the base
ment He is suffering from a scalp
wound. but it is believed that further
than that he was not injured.
Smith left the elevator at the first
floor just for a moment, and in the
time he was gone. Mr.. Robb. the engin-
eer, ran the machine to the second
floor and left it there. Mr.. Smith re-
turned and without close attention
opened the door and walked into the
shaft with the thought that the eleva-
tor YVES where he had left il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
OFF TO DECATUR
Canton No. 8 to Exemplify De-
gree Work at State Gath
ering.
PATRIARCHs ARE IN COUNCIL
Final Drill This Evening of ManeuVers
to Be Used in Competitive Drill
After Business Session.

A company of about 20 members of
Canton Star No. s, Patriarchs Militant,
L. o. o. F., of Rock Island, will leave
this evening on a special car on the
Rock Island for Decatur. to participate
in the departmental council of the or
der, which will be held there Thursday.
Friday and Saturday. The Rock Island
canton has been signally honored, be-
ing chosen from the entire representa-
ton in the state to confer the degrees
at the sessions. Considering that Chi
cagO. Springfield, Bloomington. Peoria.
and all other large cities of the state
have representation, the selection of
Rock Islands team for the degree
work is particularly gratifying to the
local members. The team will also
participate in the prize drill. The
company will be in command of Capt.
j. G. Brown, with Lieut.. Alex Sippel
and Ensign ]. G. Swanson. This even
ing a regular business meeting of the
canton will be held. and following that
the company will be drilled on flatiron
square for an hour or more, the hall
being too small for pTacticing some of
the maneuverS to be shown in the drill
at Decatur.
Others tn Join.
The local representation will be
joined by the cantons from Moline and
other cities enroute.
At the conference the grand lodge
degrees will be conferred, including
the past grand degree, and past chief
Patriarch, with other grand lodge de-
grees. The members from this city
have been preparing for the degree
work and the competitive drill for
some weeks under the direction of
Capt. Brown. and will make good show
ing in the exercises of the three days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
Torture of a Preacher.

The story of the torture of Rev o.
d. Moore. pastor of the Baptist church.
of Harpersville, y. Y, will interest you
He says: Il suffered agonies. because
of a persistent cough. resulting from
the grip. | had to sleep sitting up in
bed. | tried many remedies, without
relief. until / took DR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Coughs
and Colds, which entirely cured my
cough, and saved me from cOnsump
ton" A grand cure for diseased con
ditions of the throat and lungs. Al
Hartz & Ullemeyers. druggists: price
so cents and 81, guaranteed. Trial bot
tie free
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
TELEPHONE FIRE
ALARM WENT WRONG
Led to Damage of $3.50 Being Done
to Saloon in Lower Part
of City.

Fire caused by sparks from the Rock
Island Stove Works foundry caused a
damage of about $3.50 to the saloon
building on Third avenue and Fourth
street yesterday afternoon. The fire
department received a telephone call,
which was incorrectly given. the de
partment being notified to go to
Twelfth street and Fourth avenue. On
arriving there and finding no signs of
a fire. an investigation was made. caus-
ing a loss of Is minutes. BY the time
the department arrived the fire had
gained considerable Roadway. The
members of the department soon had
the blaze under control The building
is owned by Frank VOgel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
WiISon-kuehl.

This morning at 1890 O'Clock at the
home of the bride. 522 Twentieth
street, occurred the marriage of Miss
Ida Grace Wilson of this city, to Ar
thur ID. Kuehl of Moline. Rev J. b.
Rutter. Of the Spencer Memorial NJ. E.
church performed the ceremony. The
bride has been employed as operator
In the Central Union Telephone office
here. and the groom holds a response
bic position with the D., r. l. & y. w.
railroad They will make their home at
522 Twentieth street. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
Knocking on the Captain.

Hard is the career of the captain in
the national guard. Military regula-
tons hold him strictly to account for
the reporting of his men for drill and
an instance of the difficulties he meets
in doing his duty is had in the case of
Clinton where the newspapers have
joined in a protest against the action
of Capt. Schmidt. of the new military
company there, in sending out detail
after two members who did not report
for drill One was even torn away
from the side of his best girl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07

The ladies of St Joseph's church
this evening begin a lawn fete and
church sociable which will be contin
ued tomorrow and Friday evenings on
the grounds at the rear of the church.
All the features that have made these
affairs popular in the past will be in
evidence. The lawn is being prettily
decorated and there will be good music.
refreshments and other attractions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
rheumatism Cured In a Day.

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures In 1 to ;
days Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. II re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. 75c and
81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Sec.
ond avenue, Rock Island; Gustave
Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
Fish for Rock River.

The United States fish commission
proposes to stock the headwaters of
Rock river with 100000 black bass An
equal number of wall eyed pike were
recently placed in the stream.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
Suicide at Geneseo,

Ernest Lowell, a Lanark young man,
committed suicide at Geneseo, Monday
evening, by taking two ounces of laud-
anum The reason for the act is I'M
known. Before dying he intimated
that it was his third attempt to do
away with himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
Y. w. c. A. at Muscatine.

The young women of Muscatine last
evening organized a Young Woman's
Christian association. The new. or
ganizatiOn begins with a membership
Of about 200.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
Gives Estate TO Wife.

The will of the late Jacob Henry
Borell OF this city was admitted to pro-
bate yesterday afternoon in the county
court. In the instrument the entire es-
state is bequeathed TO the wife, Eliza
Borell, who is also named as execu-
trix,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
GIRL RUN OVER BY A DRAG

Whiteside County Accident May Result
Fatally.
Cecil Jones, II years old. living
southwest of Coleta, Whiteside coun-
ty, was fatally hurt yesterday after
noon at the home of James Garwick.
She was standing in front of a drag
when the team ran over her. Her
head was badly lacerated one eye was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
FIELD DAY EVENTS
Tomorrow interesting Exercises
at the Villa de
Chantal.
GIRLS IN MILITARY DRILL
Basket Ball and Many other Novel
Features - Yesterdays
Musicale.

The field day events of the Villa de
Chantal to be held on the beautiful
grounds about the academy on Tween
tieth street heights tomorrow after
noon from 3 until o'clock, promise TO
be among the most interesting and
novel of the exercises presented this
year in connection with commencement
of the various educational institutions
in which the community prides itself.
The exercises are to be public. and
all who desire TO witness them are in
vited to do So The sisters in charge
of the school not only invite, but de-
serve the attendance of all friends of
higher education.
The program will be as follows:
Flag march and drill.
Chorus-"The Red. White and Blue"
Flag raising.
led Banner"
Recitation-"Our Flag is There"
Flag salute.
Chorus-"America."
Address to the flag.
Wands-The Junior physical culture
Indian clubs; rope gymnastics; the
Minims.
Jiu Jitsu-The physical culture class
Military drill-The physical culture
classes
Music-Petersen's orchestra.
Yesterdays Song Recital.
The friends and patrons of the Villa
enjoyed another musical treat yester-
day afternoon, when Miss Hattie Lou
Use Larkin gave her song recital. as
sisted by Miss Ella Rowe, pianist.
Both young ladies displayed an ease of
manner and a perfection of execution
not often found in amateurs. Miss
Hattie Larkin has a soprano voice of
unusual sweetness and fiexibility,
which qualities are enhanced by the
soulful expression which characteriZes
this young singer. This gift of inter
probation was particularly evident in
the sacred numbers, MY Prayer" and
20, Divine Redeemer." Each number
was encored. but the last, 20, Milo Fer
nandO," called forth so continued a
storm of applause that Miss Hattie re-
sponded with a sprightly little song,
Love Is a Bubble" 1t was greatly en-
jOyed.
The violin obligato in the GounOd
selection was rendered with that ease
and grace which always marks Miss
Amy Lardner's playing. Miss Rowe's
execution in her difficult instrumental
solos gave evidence of no small en-
dowment of musical talent.
The entire program was artistic and
extremely pleasing. After the recital
the guests repaired TO the reception
rooms. where frappe was served.
The Program.
I"Nymphs and Fauns' ....... Bemberg
Miss Larkin.
"Einsamer Wanderer" ............ Grieg
I''Voglein'' .-........ ............. Grieg
| Erotik ----.-.--- - Grieg
| Miss Rowe.
10, Divine Redeemer'' .......... Gounod
Miss Larkin.
Violin Obligato. Miss Amy Lardner.
| Allegro brilliant" OPP. 1926. Low
"Vainka's Song ............ Whishaw
| My Prayer" ........ ..........R eupke
oh. Sing. Ye Birds ..'....... Metcaif
"Valse Brillante" ......... MosZkowski
Miss Rowe.
20. Milo Fernando" ..........D onizetti
Miss Larkin
At the piano. Miss Kathleen Murphy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
CIose Schools

The city schools of Peru, Ill, have
been closed on account of a scourge
of smallpox that prevails. There are
about thirty cases in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07

The ladies of the G. A. r. served a
dinner at Memorial hall yesterday. II
was a success in every way, financially
as well as socially. About $50 people
We're served. The proceeds are to go
towards the relief fund.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07

The ladies of Bethany Home Sew
ing circle will give a bazar at Turner
hall in this city tomorrow evening
Something unusually fine is promised.
The proceeds will be devoted to the
support of the home Coffee and sand
witches will be served afternoon and
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07

Can't be perfect health without pure
blood. Burdock Blood Bitters makes
pure blood. Tones and invigorates the
whole system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07

The Central Church guild will meet
with Mrs. H. c. Connolly, tomorrow af
teTnoon at 3 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-07
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

The Ladies Aid society of Broadway
Presbyterian church will meet tomOr-
row afternoon at O'clock, with Mrs
Paul Hamilton, S07 Twenty-second
street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08
 INSPIRATION OF GEN. LEW WALLACE.

Arrius by Ben Hur the chariot race and the miracle scene could be presented as incidents in a dramatic story, or how the religious atmosphere of the tale could be maintained in it's entirety without offense to Christian people. For twenty years no turned a deaf ear to all applicants. un- til nearly six years ago. Messrs. klaW & Erianger began negotiating with him. They approached him in 8 practical way, They had solved all the mechanical dif- flculties and could demonstrate how the sea fight and chariot race could be pre- scented as realities, or so cleyerly mimick- ing reality as to seem real.
 But what about the Nazarene? The story of Ben Hur' cannot be told in play without the miracle scene,' remark ed General Wallace.
 His main objection to the dramatizat1on of his work had always centered in this incident. He would never consent to the story being dramatized In form that involved the appearance of the Christ as a personality. The difficulties attending the presentation of realistic sea fight and chariot race he had always made secondary to a reverent interpretation Of the touching incident of the healing Of the lepers on Mount Olivet, where he be- lieved the tale of "Ben Hur" for dran- atic purposes should end.
 True was the reply to the Generals inquiry I've have a plan which will be perfectly effective and yet treat the sub-l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08

Forty years ago a mortal combat was waged between the North and South. On the field of battle rode a distinguished looking man whose broad shoulders bore a major generals star. His flowing hair, long moustaehe and imperial were raven black, his eye piercing. his presence in- spring. his voice commanding-an ideal beau sabreur.
 Peace at lastl The dashing soldier lays aside his sword. He becomes the gover- nor of territory, a minister to a for eign power, and finally, writer and au- thor of books. Notable as had been his achievements in the civil conflict, still more so was to be his work in later life in the field of literary endeavor till who can say that the words put into the mouth of Richeleu by Bulwer Lytton do mot apply to General Lew Wallace, the author of Ben Hur?'
 Beneath the rule of men entirely great, lThe pen is mightier than the sword.
 Today General Wallace, a grizzled and sturdy veteran of many hard fought fbatt1e in two wars, with whitened hair land beard, and worldwide honors won by his magic pen and brilliant imagin- ration may look back over his eventfu1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08

book that has proved the foundation for drama of which a writer has said in reference to two incidents in 1t: Moth ing In all literature, or art so profound iy brings home to one a realization of Christ's living presence on earth as these TWO wonderfully realistic scenes, present. ed with such evident respect for the greatest name in all history"
 And stranger still, considering the prejudice against the theatre that has always existed among church people, that believers in Him should at last accept from the stage one of the most power- full Christian lessons that can possibly be conyeyed-a representation of His time on earth so realistically presented that His merely suggested presence inspires one with awe Yet this has been brought about by the soldiers story. by the pen in the hand of "the truly great" trans lated to the stage with marked rever- ence for it's religious side-so emphasized as to call forth the commendation of clergymen of every denomination-Cath ollie, Protestant and Hebrew. Many years ago General Wallace was besought for the right to present Ben Hur'' as a drama. Lawrence Barrett was particular 1y anxious to produce the story but General Wallace declined to entertain any proposition No one who approached him could explain a practical way in which the great sea fight and the rescue of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08

takes of Moses. and "Creeds'' were to be barred from the conversation.
 General Wallace seated himself opposite Colonel Ingersoll. Looking him squarely in the face. he asked 'Is there a God?"
 Without an instant of hesitation Col onel Ingersoll replied: 1T don't know; do you?"
 'Is there future life? asked the Gen. eral.
 Again the reply, 1T don't know: do you?,'
 Was Christ divine?'
 Again, "I don't know; do you?''
 "The floor is yours, Colonel" remark ed General Wallace, setting himself back in his seat in anticipation of the bril- liant discourse he knew he was to listen to, and for which he had laid a founda- ton.
 It was many years before General Wal lace spoke of this conversation and not fully until after the production of Ben Hur" as a drama at the Broadway thea tre four years ago. He then said he was amazed at his own ignorance Of the subject he had led Colonel Ingersoll to discuss. When he parted from the Col onel. it was with the determination to know more of 1t. It was this study of Christianity that led him to believe in the divinity of Christ and inspired him in- directly to write Ben Hur" Strange in- deed, that a conversation with the great agnostic should inspire him to write a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08

career with the satisfaction of knowing that peace has even greater honors to 1estoW than war, for in many a house. heia in tnls broad land. beside the Bible, the most revered of all books, rests a copy of Ben tiur," the beautiful writ ten creation of fiction, which. for fully twenty years, has held a place in the esteem of all lovers of pure and inspir- ing literature.
 The influences that lead one to great achievements are always of interest to a reader and How Gen. Wallace came to write Ben Hur' is especially so. to ev- cry one who has read his story, or who has seen it as translated to the stage. The first chapters of the novel, the book that refers to the meeting of Wise Men, Bal thasar, Casper and Melchor, and the ap- 11earance to them of the Star of Bethle- hem, was written and published before General Wallace had conceived the idea of writin1 Ben Hur." He was journey ing from Chicago to Indianapolis many years ago. In passing the door of state room in his sleeper on the early morning, he heard a familiar voice. He rapped and partly entered in repsonse to a cheery "Come in.' Col. Robert C.. Ingersoll was the occupant
 "I will come in,' said Wallace, eff I hay choose the subject of conversation"
 You certainly may replied Colonel fngersoll undoubtedly thinking the Mis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-08

years ago the producing manager of America considered it his duty to import his stage director from Europe. Lack of experience, artistic instinct and ingenuity was supposed to hamper American stage art. This has all been changed. Tn ev- cry department of the theatre advance ment has been made steady. accurate and sweeping, until today, we'll con- sidered production, no matter what the form of entertainment, controlled and directed by American artists and artisans. can be compared more than favorably with the best efforts presented in Eng land or continental Europe. This Is the opinion of stage experts on both sides Of the water. enforced by the really re- markable excellence displayed In the staging of "Ben Hnr'' which Is said to be one of the greatest productions that has ever been made in the history of the theatre
 Ben Hur" will be staged in Brming- ham at the Jefferson theatre January 16, T. and IS.