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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
THE MAYOR OF KANKAKEE DIS
GUISED AS A HUNGARIAN SOL
DER, IN THE PINK
HUSSARS.'

addressed the remarkable writing
which follows to her dear friend the
public of Paris and the people of
France:
1T is an examination of conscience
that you ask of me, dear friend, and
yet | do not hesitate 4 second in re-
plying. Yes, l am proud, happy, and
that TO the depths of my heart at the
manner in which | am about to be
honored. You ask me whether | CON
scientiously believe that | am very
arrogant; if | say no, than | am very
guilty.
Il rather prefer to tell you the why
of this because 1t is not % years
that have been exposing to the public
the vibrations of my soul, the throb-
bings of my heart, the tears of my
eyes. l have Interpreted 112 parts,
have created 3S personalities, of which
16 were the work of poets.
Il have struggled as no human being
ever struggled. Independent by ma
ture, detesting falsehood, l have rails
ed against myself bitter enemies.
Those that | have deigned to fight
against have laid low and conquered.
They have become my friends. The
mud which the others threw at me fell
in dust dried up by the burning sun
light of my faith and my will.
81 have willed, have willed ardent
ly, to reach the highest point in art;
have not yet attained to it; l have
less time to live than | have already
lived, but what matters that? Every
step brings me closer to my ideal. The
hours that have swept by, taking with
them my youth, have left me my cour-
age and my cheerfulness; for my aim
remains the same and toward it / am
tending.
Il have crossed the seas bringing
my dream of art with me, and the Se-
MUS of my nation has triumphed. |
have planted the French word in the
heart of foreign literature; that is the
deed of which am most proud Thanks
to the propaganda of my art, the
French language is today the natural
tongue of the young generation.
know this because the teachers over
there have told me so. New York ladies
have assured me of it, the public has
proved it to me- and have been blam-
ed in the lecture room by Chicago
German professor for this insolent
usurpation. In South America in Bra
zil, the students fought with swords
because people tried to prevent them
from shouting Viva la France while
they dragged my carriage.
I'm the Argentine republic the stud
ents. to honor my country. had learned
by heart. Racine, Corneillo, Moliere,
and Jules Lamaitre's criticisms, and
they recited all this in the most cor
rect language and with almost no for
eign accent. In Canada deputies and
senators pushed my sleigh amid cries
of Viva la France repeated thous-
and times while the students sang La
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21

Marsellaise,' to which the English lis
tened hat in hand, with the respect
that they have for every noble mani
feStation.
why one of the most striking facts
is this: When | first visited Australia
the French colony had been crossed by
the German colony The consul who
represented our nation was little liked,
and even but little respected. AS soon
as | arrived | was received by the lord
mayor in full costume; his wife and
children offered me flowers, and the
military band played the national
hymns of France and of England. |
owed this polite ovation to orders sent
from England. The effect was immedi-
ate. The feelings aroused by this al
most royal reception were extended
to our French colony settled in Sidney
and in Melbourne.
The plays acted by my company
and myself met with success that will
never be forgotten, and when the YES
sci which bore us toward the Northern
hemisphere had fired its three parting
guns. more than 5000 people standing
on the wharves, struck up our national
hymn. | assure you, that those who
were present at that thrilling and mag
nificent scene have not forgotten it.
In Hungary the towns where | was to
act were draped with French banners,
in spite of the orders sent out by the
Austrian government. The CZechs
danced their national dances for me,
waving the colors of France.
'Such are the little victories which
have obtained for me so much indulg-
ence. l do not mention battles which
you in common with the whole public
of Paris have witnessed.
ITO conclude, after having thus
searched my conscience, | find also
this little fact in my favor; l refused
francs to act in Germany. If disgrun-
tied people think that the celebration
that people are kind enough TO offer
me is out of proportion to my talent,
tell them that | am the fighting senior
of magnificent art that inspires en-
morals.
81 am the faithful priestess of poetry.
Tell them that never has French gal
lantry been more evident, since, de-
string to honor the art of interpreta-
ton and to raise the interpreter to the
level of other creative artists. it has
chosen for it manifestation a wo-
man"
(Signed) SARAH BERNHARDT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21

1t is a fact that most piano buyers
want a really high grade instrument.
OF course it is not possible for ev-
erybody to own one when sold in the
regular way. Prices on this grade of
instruments range from $3.50 to $500.
Fortunate indeed is the buyer who
can obtain even a small reduction on
these high grade pianos.
How fortunate then are they who
have been buying these same pianos OF
the Bowlby stock at half and less than
half former prices.
Everybody knows the high quality
of the Kimball, Hallet & Davis, Whit
ney, Hobart NJ. Gable, Winter & Co,
and other pianos that have been sold
by this house for many years. pianos
whose reputation for thorough relia5i'-
ity has been established beyond the
question of a doubt.
Many of them are going in this sale
at prices far below their cost at the
factory.
Others az half or less than tie FORK
er prices.
We repeat. the saving on these fine
pianos is $50 to 5000.
Now we must close out the few re-
manning pianos before Saturday night.
Every instrument must be sold, and
cost or former prices will not deter us.
Tomorrow, Thursday morning, we of
fer the following remaining pianos at
the prices named, and on payments
of s.. Sc, 81, IS to $40 per month If
desired.
We fully expect every one of these
pianos to be taken in day or two, so
if you want one you must not delay
your visit TO the store.
For Only 1927.
A thoroughly reliable upright, Flem-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21

ish oak, mission style. former price
$25c.
For Only st53.
A handsome mahogany upright. for
mer price of which was $275.
For Only $173.
A unique style. mahogany upright,
perfect beauty, worth $500.
For only $1s2.
A beautiful French walnut upright.
same make as above. Former price
1915.
For Only s1s7.
An odd style and make mahogany
upright that should sell for 1925.
For Only 5000.
A fine mahogany upright. one OF tie
best values in the sale. worth $3.50.
For only s237.
A large. handsome French walnut
upright, that is fully worth 1915.
For Only 1854.
~. A fine dark oak upright. Always
sold heretofore at $400.
For Only s27s to 1926.
Five highest grade 1925 TO $500 up
rights in mahogany, English oak, rose
wood and French walnut cases, the
greatest values ever offered i'm pianos.
As the time of this sale is very short.
Coniy three days lefD, you should hurry
your visit. tk -
Several organs to close out at 30
IS, SO. SIS to $25 on payments Of
81 or So monthly.
Store open evenings, 1909 Second
avenue. Opposite illinois theatcr
S. w. BOWLBY,
Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
A Healing Gospel.

The Rev. ]. c. Warren, pastor of
Sharon Baptist church, Belair, Ga, says
of Electric Bitters: Its a Godsend to
mankind. 1t cured me of lame back,
stiff joints, and complete physical col
lapse. was so weak it took me half an
hour to walk a mile. Two bottles of
Electric Bitters have made me so strong
l have just walked three miles in so
minutes and feel like walking three
more. It's made new man of me-
Greatest remedy for weakness and all
stomach liver and kidney complaints.
Sold under guarantee at Hartz & Ulle-
meyer drug store. Price SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
SOCIALISTS meet
Make Nominations for the City
Township Ticket in
Convention.
WARDALDERMANIC NOMINEES
Adopt Platform Declaring in Favor of
Free Medical Dispensaries-
Free Text Books.

The socialist convention was held
nominations made for the city-township
election. S. Marschall called the meet
ing to order, and Perry Shipman was
made permanent chairman, l.. f. Seev-
crs being made secretary of the con-
vcntiOn. After the appointment of Il
committee composed of Alfred Coyne,
s. MarschalI and T. ]. Espengren to
draft Il platform. the following nOmina-
tons were made by reclamation:
For superyiSOr-W. w. Duffin
For assistant supervisOr-Nels E. l..
BOhman
For assistant supervisor-Emil Nary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
CONCERTCOMPAN any
Gives High Class Entertainment
Before Augustana Col.
lege Audience.
NOTABLE MUSICIANS HEARD
leonora Jackson and SibyI Sammis,
Leaders in Organization, Appear
ing on the Lyceum Course.

The Leonora Jackson-Sibyl Sammis
Concert company delighted large au-
dience at Augustana college last even
ing with the rendering of a program of
exceptional merit. Miss Jackson a vio-
liniSt of world wide note, has played
as soloiSt under the direction of such
famous directors as NikiSch and Vein
garten, and has been decorated at
many of the courts of Europe. Her
tcchnic and Interpretation, her genius
and mastery of the violin is of the
highest and most finished order Miss
SammiS has a highly cultivated voice
of wide range and power, her cXecu-
ton is smooth and facile and her enun-
and Miss Jackson possess an incompar-
able charm of personality, which at
once wins their audience to them.
Other Members.
Mr. Clarke, the baritone, has a soft,
sweet voice, very rich and clear and
he sings with perfect articulation.
Mr. Mac Fadyen played his piano
numbers WELL but his forte lies in his
where he exhibits tai
ent of high order. His execution is
fluent, and his Interpretation sympa-
thetic
The audience was enthusiastic in its
praise and appreciation, and the al
ready lengthy program was doubled by
frequent encores
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
Lame Back.

This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles and may
be cured by applying Chamberlain's
Pain Balm two or three times a day
and rubbing the parts vigorously at
each application. If this does not af-
ford relief, bind on a piece of fame,
slightly dampened with Pain Balm,
and quick relief is almost sure to fol-
low. For sale by all leading druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
BOOKINGS AT THE GRAND.
Feb. 26-Mme. Sarah Bernhardt.

Scene is Unique. - The lettuce field
scene in Leah Kleschna," which Mrs.
Fiske presents at the. Illinois theater
at an early date, is novel as well as
beautiful. 1t has brought forth a crop
of similar scenes in other plays in
which rows of corn, or trees are sub
stituted for the rows of lettuce used
SO effectively in Leah Kleschna."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21

Is Made by Every Buyer of These Pianos.
Terms of Payment Made to Please ALL
Do Not Allow This Chance to Slip
By-Open Evenings.
THIS GREAT SALE CLOSES SATURDAY.

to
of
ally who may a musical instrument.
S. w.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
Reuben Finally Triumphs. 7

Reuben Finally Triumphs. - The
amusement loving people of America
today go to the theater for good whole
some amusement, and a laugh that
drives dull care away seems to be the
most sought after. The comedy drama
Reuben in New York. is said to be
full of finely drawn character parts
that keep the audience in a continual
roar of laughter Uncle Reuben is one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
THE ARGUS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY p, iss6.

of those good old sons of the soil who
visits New York and is there accosted
by the green goods man who attempts
to sell him the old time gold brick, but
who, in turn, is done up by the shrewd
old farmer. Reuben in New York"
will be presented at the Illinois theater
on Saturday, Feb. "a, matinee and
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21

If you have lost your boyhood spir.
it's, courage and confidence of youth,
we offer you new life, fresh courage
and freedom from i'll health in Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea. 80 cents
tea or tablets. T. H. Thomas phar.
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21

All About the Mayor. = The story of
"The Pink Hussars,' F. c. Whitney's
latest musical attraction, which comes
to the Illinois theater on Sunday mat
inee and night, Feb. %, tells the sad
experiences into which Mayor Todd,
of Kankakee, H., falls while trifling
with the affections of three eligible
girls. He goes to Paris in the first
act. TO escape from his pursuers, and
begins to reform by getting into two
more entanglements. Then he goes to
Buda Pest with a Magyar girl with
whom he is enamored, and is entangled
in matrimonial knot, which is cut on
ly by the falling of the curtain. This
is the main motif of the Pink Hussars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
rheumatism Cured in a Day.

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3
days. Its action on the system is re.
markable and mysterious. 1t removes
at once the cause and the disease i'm
mediately disappears. The first dose
greatly benefits. 75c and 81. Sold by
Otto Grotjan, 1901, Second avenue,
Rock Island; Gustave Schlegel & Son,
900 West Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
AMUSEM ENTS.
BOOKINGS AT ILLINOIS.


Feb. 24-"Reuben i'm New York"
Feb. 25-"The Pink Hussars."
Feb. 23-Minnie Maddern Fiske.
March 4-"Babes in ToyIand.'
March 5-AI. G. Fields Minstrels.
March Clover Niagara Falls"
March 1.-THE Black Eagle"
March 13-"When We Were Twen-
ty-One."
March 14-"The Gingerbread Man."
March 2o-West G. vo<es in 1.-THE
Two Pinks."
March %, %, 25-The Flints.
Feb. 27-Bethany Home Ministries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-21
Sarah sernhardt Through Her own

Sarah Bernhardt hrouqh Her OWn
Classes. - There was a great celebra-
ton in Paris in honor of Sarah Bern
hardt and it occurred to the legion of
her worshippers that an interesting
feature of the ceremonial would be
declaration of her personality and her
ideals by the divine Sarah herself.
The columns of the lie Figaro were
thrown open to Nine. Bernhard who
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22

human bulldog in such pursuit as this,
while Isaac Lobe Straus, is tireess
worker who has been known to go for a
week without sleep in the hunting down
of case on which he was engaged.
Four of the ablest lawyers in Maryland S
able bar are now associated together in
the State behalf That fact is expect
ed to develop result.
The bill introduced early in the session
by Delegate Ashby making the Clerk to
the Board of County Commissioners
elective instead of appointive by the
Commissioners, passed in the Senate
Monday and is now in the hands of the
Governor for his signature. This law
fixes the salary of the Clerk at $500 per
year and he is elected at the general
election for county officers every second
year. Under the law he is subject to
removal from office by the Commits
sioners for neglect of duty.
The bill fixing the salary Of the Sheriff
Of Garrett county at $500 per year,
which was introduced in the House by
Mr.. Selby, has also passed both branches.
PAUL WINCHESTER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
TIE WHITE HOUSE WEDDING.
Presidents Daughter Becomes Mrs.
Nicholas L0u6WOrlh.

Washington, Feb. 19.-In the east
room Of the White House. Rev. Henry
Y. Satterlee, bishop Of the Protestant
Episcopal church in Washington. pro
nounced the words which united in mar
rage Alice Lee Roosevelt, eldest daugh-
ter of the president Of the United
States, and Nicholas Longworth, rep
resentative in congress from the First
district Of Ohio.
The ceremony observed was ring SER
vice Of the Episcopal church and was at
tended with all the splendor of q grand
official function. It was witnessed by
one of the most distinguished assemb-
lagos ever gathered in the White House,
by far the largest company ever gather
ed in the executive mansion for a sim
liar occasion.
Miss Roosevelt was the twelfth bride,
according to accepted authorities, to be
married within the White House. Stand
ing on the same spot Nellie Grant, 80
years ago became the wife of Algelnon
c. F. Satoris. Mrs. Satoris was one of
the witnesses of Miss Roosevelt's we'd
ding.
The floral decorations were more
elaborate than any heretofore in Presi-
dent Roosevelt's administration.
At the great center windows, directly
opposite the main entrance of the room
a suburb floral bower was contrived
with artistic taste. A semicircular
platform IL inches high was constructed
before the windows On this the cere-
mony took place 50 that all in the room
had practically an unobstructed view.
A few minutes before noon, Mrs.
Roosevelt, accompanied by the members
Of the immediate family, descended the
main staircase and under the escort of
several military aides, entered the east
room by the main doors. She was es-
corted to position on the left Size of
the platform, which was reserved for
the brides family. Designated mem
bers of the bridegroom's family, in
Guiding his mother and sisters, already
had taken their places on the right side
of the platform.
Mrs. Roosevelt graciously acknow-
lodged the greetings she received on her
entrance. She wore q superb gown,
richly designed of heavy, cream coIored
brocade, on which were figures Of blue
and brown interlaced with threads Of
gold. The gown was made in Princess
style with long train of brocaded ma
terial. Two or three minutes after the
entrance Of Mrs. Roosevelt, the bride
groom, Mr., Longworth, accompanied by
his best man, Thomas Nelson Perkins
of Boston, descended the main staircase
and entering the east room, took his
Continued on prge 81
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
THE KNIGHTS DE- PYTHIAS
BANQUET MONDAY NIGHT
Occasion Celebrated 42nd Anniyer.
sarY Of the Founding Of the
Organization.
THE BANQUET HALL CROWDED
The Menu Was Elaborate, Speeches
Were Witty and the Music Ex-
ceiIent-rIayor NcComas Was
The POSTMASTER.

~ MONDAY was the forty-sec-
s 3 A4SA ond anniversary Of the order
* Of Knights of Pythias and the
occasion was celebrated by
Garrett Lodge No. 113 of Oakland, by
a banquet served in the lodge room To-
Gated in the First National Bank build
ing where upwards Of a hundred and
fifty persons including the members of
the local organization with their wives
and.friends, partook of an excellent sup
per served by Caterer limbaugh.
Covers were laid for 125 guests and
every place at the five or six large
tables was filled. The banquet hall was
decorated with the lodge colors, blue,
yellow and red, with flags, bunting and
plants, and the tables were bedecked
with cut flowers from Webers' green
houses.
The knights with their friends
assembled at eight o'clock and at the
sound of the gavel in the hands of the
Chancellor Commander, DR.. Henry w.
McComas, Rev. J. B. Workman, of the
M. Z. church, offered prayer com
mending the order for its great princi-
pies Of truth and asking blessing upon
all those present, which was followed
by singing Of the opening hymn of the
lodge
DR.. Henry W. McComas, by virtue e
his Office in the lodge, was POSTMASTER
upon the occasion and delivered a we'll
worded and hearty welcome to those
present. which was responded to in
happy vein by Mr.. S. F. Hamill. Fol-
lowing Mr., Hamil's address the supper
was served which was thoroughly en-
joyed by every one present.
Immediately after the supper address
es on "Pythianism" were delivered by
Messrs. julius c. Renninger and Nor
man S. HeindeI, followed with i'm
promptu talks by Revs. John A. Me
Clelland, George c. Shaw, and E. Man
ges, and by Messrs. S. T. Jones, Fred
A. Thayer and Prof. Morris KHTurner
The speeches were interspersed with
vocal and instrumental music by Dr.
John G. Robinson, Miss Daisy Grant and
Mr. S. T. Wilson.
Mr.. Henry Lauer delivered an Illus
trated lecture on the Friendship of
Damon and Pythias, which was the
great hit of the evening and the lectur-
er received the congratulations of his
many friends upon his success.
The evenings enjoyment was closed
with singing and the benediction pro-
nounced by Rev. Workman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
INVESTIGATION OF
PRESENT WINTER
Numerous Complaints From the
Weather Prophets All Over
the Country.

Spured to action by an avalanche Of
complaints, protests and accusations.
the Weather Bureau, says the New
York Herald, it was announced unofi-
cially will at last begin an investigation
into the way in which 1906 is handling
this present winter. 1t was only when
the greatest pressure was brought to
bear upon the bureau that the heads of
it were moved to action. 1t has been
intimated that positive orders to the
effect came from Washington and the
Hague Tribunal which were so definite
that pull and influence We're compelled
to give way.
Formal charges which are now being
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-02-22
GARRETT COUNTY'S
LIST Of APPOINTMENTS
Was Transmitted TO the State Senate
Tuesday Night by Governor War
field.
NEWSPAPER MAN IN SCHOOL BOARD
MIR. Charles A. Deifinbaugh Lands
This Plum, While rIeSsrs. Thomas
Little, J. E. McGettigan and E. E.
SOlIars Are Election Supervisors.

Tuesday night Governor Warfeld
transmitted to the State Senate for
confirmation his list of civil appoint
ments for the various counties of the
State, including Garrett when he made
the appointments as indicated in these
columns two weeks ago as follows:
School Commissioner, Mr. Charles A.
Definbaugh, of Oakland who succeeds
Mr.. Noses R. Hamill, also of Oakland
The appointment of Mr.. Deffinbaugh, is
a deserved one from political as well
as business standpoint. He is eminently
qualified for the position, a man of good
judgment and sound business principles.
In making this appointment the Cover
nor recognizes the newspaper frater-
nifty, Mr. Deffinbaugh being the editor
of the Democrat.
The Board of Supervisors of Election
is composed of Messrs. Thomas Little,
of Oakland, and James f. McGettigan,
of Accident, Democrats, and Mr.. Ed
ward E. Sollars, of Oakland, Republican.
Mr.. Sollars succeeds himself while
Messrs. Little and McGettigan succeed
Messrs. Edmund Jamison and Char
les M. Miller in the Office Mr. Little is
a merchant and Mr.. McGettigan is a
farmer. tits generally conceded that
Mr.. Little will be made president of
the Board upon organization which will
occur some time during May