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The Washington times., 1906-12-20
BLOCK SIGNAL PLAN
TO STOP BIG WRECKS

Mr. Hardvick of Georgia has already
been assured of wide support IN the
House for his bill 20 compel all rail-
roads 10 adopt the JeIeEraphic block sig
nal system in the handling Of al! trains
and 10 require tho examination and
licensing of all telegraph operators en-
gagged in managing The block signals
It is asserted on high authority today
that the Interstate Commerce COmmiS-
sion is iu sympathy with his plan. He
had conference today with several
members OF t~e commission
The feature OF the measure allowing
the Interstate Commerce. Commission TO
regulate the number of hours the tele-
graph operators shall be employed is
also highly commended in the House
M. HardWick said today his motive
in introducing the bill was 10 do away
W5th the repetition of the appalling
wrecks that have occurred recently on
some of the railroads of the country.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
New willard-Princeton Glee Club.

Princeton, probably more than any
other American university, is famous
for the singing of her students. The
freshman. from his first day in college
looks forward TO the time when. as a
senior. he will have the right to take his
place on the steps of Old North and Join
I'm the songs which have become such a
feature Of Princeton life during the
spring season. These informal outdoor
concerts lend a peculiar charm to
Princeton and they are among the many
old customs which attract her grad
uates back to her doors year after wear.
1t IS no wonder then that the Prince
ton Glee Club should have the reButa-
tion Of being one of the best of all the
colleges and when they face a Wash
inEton audience on next Saturday night
they will meet with the same hearty
reception they have always received in
the past
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
To Help Farmers Make
Denaturized Alcohol

Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota
has set out TO make IL possible for the
free denaturized alcohol law 10 accoinp-
lish what most members Of Congress
and the country generally believed II
would accomplish when enacted last
winter. He has proposed an amendment
to the law Of last winter intended 10
admit OF the installation by farmers,
either as individuals or III groups, of
agricultural and produce stills such as
are now in successful use in Germany.
As tn law stands AT present. it IS prac-
ticauy impossible for farmers 70 under
take the manufacture OF denatuf izrd
alcohol
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
Labor Arranging Plans
For Hearst Reception

The committee appointed By the Cen
trail Labor Union 10 arrange for a re-
ception 10 Representative William Ran
dolph Hearst, on his arrival In this city
the first part Of next month, when Con-
gress reassembles after the holiday re-
cess, will have a meeting the latter part
Of next week 10 fix up their program.
The committee has been IN correspond
ence with Mr.. Hearsts private secretary
IN New York, but it was stated today
that the secretary could not say just
what day Mr.. Hearst viii be at the
National Capital
At the. reception 10 Mr.. Hearst on his
arrival in this city viii be representa-
tives from every labor organization in
Washington.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
DON'T FEAR LEPROSY.

Jonathan Hutchinson. an eminent
Englishman. writes TO the London Times
that there is not the slightest cause for
alarm concerning the prevalence of lep-
ROSY in the Rhone valley, in SwitZer-
land. which is visited by many tourists
He says that there are more iepers in
London than in the whole of the VaIais
canton. and that in Norway the number
may probably he multiplied a hundred
fold. Yet no one fears to reside in Lon
don or TO visit Norway, and he says that
~ visitor ever contracted the disease ia
either place. The disease is well known
to occur ell along the Mediterranean
coast, and at San Reno there has for "A
long time been special accommodations
provided fer iepers.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
Rslason--arhe Rose of the AIhambIa."

s'The Rose of the Alhambra' sung py
an 1Inusually strong cast, VIII be the
EXTRACTION at the Belasco next Week
&c NTH the Bostonians and has
nImcLyed new ones from The Yankee
CONSUL and THE Shotgun. IS the
Driuna donna Lillian Hudson. "A very
clever soubrette, sings EstreIia. GIell GIe
nt.I- Graduate of the BoStOnians
and Of the Henry ". Savage grand
opera; Louis Cassavant remembered as as
NTiu Scarlet in Robin Hood Eddle
Heron. famous for his eccentric com
IisL character actress, and Ley Yer
non an English tenor; Owen Westford
and Henry Norman are other strong a.
fractions in a notably strong cast. a
splendidly trained singing choruS 9I
f,tfty--and special orchestra are said
To he important factors of the produc,
lion. Matinees on Christmas day and
Saturday at popular prices.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
THIS MORNINGS TEXT
the dannr 23:I2
THE REPORTER
AND THE ARTIST

The artist and the reporter had been
out to cover a fire the night before
The reporter was somewhat critical
next morning. OF the artists depletion
OF the fire,
ITO tell you the truth. that doesn
look any more like the fire than l DO
he said.
1T tells more about the IRE thah
your story does" declared the artis'
hotlv. as he should. in discussing fire
sIf's a bum picture" insisted the re-
porter. -
Its bum story" retorted me
artist. Il could do better than that
well. l could draw a better picture
tban that - answered the reporter.
Prove IT," they cried in unison, and
they set about 10 do IT,
Here is the reporters picture aad tht
artists story of the fire:
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
COMING TO THE THEATERS
Academy-"NO Mother to Guide Her"

Acadsmy-"NO Mother to Guide Her"
NO Mother 10 Guide Her" written
and playad by Lillian Mortimer and in
It's second successful season, comes "a
the Academy for Christmas week i"e
play Is one OF intense interest as Il
discl0srs "a phase of human life which
has been sealed book to many theater-
goers. however worldly wise they may
be- Miss Mortimer, who has heretofore
been known for H'er emotional work dis
plays her versatility IN a character
comedy part
Supporting the star is q company a
great strength and the production tur-
nished is in keeping with the effort ul
Miss Mortimer Usual Tuesday. Thurs
day. and Saturday matinees. and special
holiday week matinee on wednesday
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
National-Elmendorf Lecture on iPal-
estine"

Palestine and the Holy Land" will
be the subject of Dwight Elmendorf' $
extra lecture in this city this after
noon at 4'31 promptly at the New Ma
tional Theater.
After showing the sea Journey from
New York 10 JOpDa. he takes his fellow
travellers to Ramleh Hebron and
finally. to Bethlehem, and shows all the
places OF beauty and interest on the
way 10 Jerusalem There he shows the
varied street.-The the strange minglIng
of pagans and Christians, the shrines
and churches Mr.. ElmendOrf has col
Ored his pictures from nature and has
endeaVOTed 10 show through them the
profound sentiment that is felt by pill
grims in the Holy Land.
This will be Mr. Elmendorfs last lee
ture i'm this city until his Lenten course
when he will deliver five entirely new
lectures the material for which he
gathered during his travels this sum
mer.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
Rainey, the Watch Man,
Runs to Hair Springs

Representative Rainey, Of Illinois
who has been promised a hearing by
the Department OF Justice on his de-
mand that the watch trust be prose-
cuted has the longest and most lux
uridnt growth Of hair that can be seen
on the nOOr of the House A Congress
man was sitting in the public gallery
with constituent today
There" he said. pointing, "is Rainey,
the watch man
His head looks full Of hair springs. "
said the constituent
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
Maiestic-"The War Correspondent"

THE War Correspondent new
three act musical play comes to the Ma
testic Theatre, Christmas week, ne ne
Sharacters are said to be consistently
drawn and interpreted by one of the
hest companies en- tour this season. The
ludfcrOus scenes. perpleXing situations,
are capitsllv put forth and the comedy
is spontaneous and il is entirely free
from vulgarity and Suggestive ness. The
company. which includes some forty
members, is said to he a strong one.
The chorus of twenty has been select
cd with regard to musical ability, as
well as TO personal appearance,
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
Lvceum-"The Merry Maidens" Com
pany.

AT the New Lyceum Theater for
Christmas week a genuine novelty in
the way of burlesque entertainment Is
promised THE Heir TO the HooplaS,
and "A NpCktia Party presented by
AN aggregation stvled THE Merry Maid
ems" The two buTlesqUes arc arranged
and staged by the popular comedian
Sam Rice who plays the principal COM
edv role in both. The costumes and
scenic investitures throughout are i'm
pressive. voices good. and the chorus.
both Young and comelv. For the benefit
of those who demand a plot. there is
one in both buTlesques but II Is some
times difficult To keen track Of. owing
To the frequency of the introduction OF
pretty musical numbers by the entire
company.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
GOING TO PANAMA
AGAINST COOLIES

For the purpose of gathering material
10 aid In their coming fight against the
employment of Chinese coolies in the
construction OF the Panama Canal Z
party Uf Pacific coast members and SEN
atOTs Will leave New York tomorrow
by steamer and spend five days fnvesti-
eating on the canal.
Those who viii make Jp the party
are; Senators Flint Of California and
Fulton of Oregon and Representatives.
Howell Of Utah and KnOwlaud. McKin-
lay. Needham. and Smith. OF California.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
TABLOIDS.

Reason makes good time. but passion
violates the speed ordinance.
Hope is cheering, hustle is supporting.
A fast life is the slowest way to hap
piness.
The shiniest hat may cover the dull
est brain.
u is true many women say no at
drst proposals when they mean yes
but II you really don't want 10 marry
do not take the chance.
The man who would pose for a photo
graph IN evening clothes would wear
them in the forenoon.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
A NEAR-FABLE.

There was once very plain yoang
woman who found herself becoming
quite wall flower. PreferrIng 10 re-
main a bud I'm the garden of live ones
rather than be in fun bloom among
the neglected, she pTaCtiCed face mas
sage, sought wrinkle eradicatOrs, skin
foods cold cream, ready-made Dlushes
and Other epideTmis invigOratOrs until
she became quite beauty and p1ade
a hit
Moral-Beauty is pretty much Of a
SKIN game, ANYWAY.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
Members From the Coast
Plan Missionary Work

Members of the House from the Pacific
slope viii do a big piece Of missionary
work throughout the remainder Of this
session OF Congress. BY speeches on the
floor of the House and by testimony
before the Committee on Foreign Al
fairs they will endeavor TO convince
other members that their views on the
Japanese and Chinese questions are
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
Gossip About Congress

great gravity they read the forecast:
Not so cold today and tomorrow.
Minimum temperature tomorrow night,
g.
Tomorrow we adjourn" said one OF
them. THAT figure reminds me of
something"
Yes" said the other: ITS 23-skidoo
for US"
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
Congress and Mercury
Reach "Skidoo" Number

Two members Of the House, who. in
their tighter moments. drop into the
vernacular and the slang of the day,
We're standing before the big weather
chart I'm the lobby back Of the Speak
er's desk late yesterday afternoon. With
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
NO PLEASING HIM.

M0ther-Tommy. what's your little
brother crying ab0ut2
Tommy Cause m eaIiu my cake
an won't give him any.
Mothers his own cake finished
Tommy-Ees m. an he cried while ]
was eatin' that, tJo.-Cath0lic Standard
and Times.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20

mans courtesy as a right. Mere
Man can stand il, but it must be
pretty hard or a woman whose re-
finement is inherent.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
OH! THE MEAN THING

How did you like my singing. Miss
Kortisque2"
Really Miss Screacheer, why don
You 20 into pantomime?"
The Washington times., 1906-12-20

The Senate has called for an investi-
cation Of the Harvester trust, and
the Department of Justice will proceed
To make a noise like a threshing ma
chine
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
THE DEAR THING.

THE doctor said glasses would make
me look more Intellectual"
MORE iHtClleCtualZ"
The Washington times., 1906-12-20

Mr. Choate says we are not stingy.'
Certainly not. That's always the vice
OF the other fellow.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20

Why is Senator Tillman so deeply
interested in the race question:" asks
a Boston paper. Well, for one reason.
the Chautauqua season is worth about
$4,000 a year to him.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
THEY WILL.

why, man alive, they never heard
of divorces in Central Africa"
oh. cheer up. they viii when they
get TO taking our papers
The Washington times., 1906-12-20

1t is solemnly asserted that Senators
of fifty years ago drank more than
those of today. Still. it is possible that
they did not keep as close tab on them
fifty years ago as they do today.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20

Senator Bailey borrowed money and
seemed TO have borrowed lot Of trouble
along with IL.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20

The best way to get even with your
enemy is TO encourage him 10 write a
few confidential letters.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
THEY ARE GETTING THAT WAY

81 saw a suspicious character around
the bank today
'RObber2'
Nope. deposition
The Washington times., 1906-12-20

II would be really SOM hing to shud-
der about if those residents Of the
Northwest were freezing 10 death in
their homes instead Of in the newspa-
per reports.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20

The fact that John D. Rockefeller has
been playing golf with labOring men
only shows that the laboring men are
not as proud and particular as reports
would indicate.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20

StfI. the average man does his Christ
mas shopping by proxy.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20

As a matter of fact. no new Congress
man is expected to be as wise as he
locks.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20

II is about time for some one 10 call
attention, for Senator Forakers sake.
to the fact that he has been consistently
opposed to Bellamy Storer.
The Washington times., 1906-12-20

We have had hints about everything
in connection with Christmas shopping
except how to get the coin to turn the
trick nrOperlv
The Washington times., 1906-12-20
Miss Franceska Kaspar.

Miss Franceska Kaspar, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Josef Kaspar. who will
he the other soprano. is almost too well
known TO need any comment She, too.
studied in Paris for some years, and
there met Mile Harden Hickey She
was born and brought up in an artistic
and musical atmosphere. and when she
was four years old could sing half a
The Washington times., 1906-12-20

William Clabaugh, who like Ralph
Roy ellison. has so little personal van
ity that he declines TO be photographed
is devoted student Of music He is 4
WashingIonian, a product of the Higf
School, and music pupil Of loca
teachers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-26
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
ON ARBOR OBSERVANCE
Letter Sent Out Calling Attention to
Approach of Tree Planting
Time.

The Illinois State Horticultural So
ciety is sending out the following let
ter calling attention to Arbor day:
For the promotion Of arboriculture,
the conservation of moisture, the pre-
vention of widespread drouths and gen
eral barrenness, the adornment of
homes, the adding of beauty TO our
parks and places OF public interest and
for the comfort of the people generally,
a day to be known as Arbor day was
set apart by an act of the general as
sembly some years ago.
ITO bring the matter more fully to
the attention of the people, the Illinois
State Horticultural society urges its
members and all others interested, to
cooperate with all local societies, with
the public schools and with individual
efforts for the proper observance of the
day.
ITO create a more general interest
and that the young people in particu-
lar, throughout our state may realize
something of the Importance of this
work, we should endeavor to inculcate,
as far as possible. the love of nature
and nature studies in our schools,
proper regard for all useful plant life
and some knowledge of the time and
cost expended 10 produce it, the pro-
lection and care of natural growths of
timber and the encouragement of all
rural life.
ITO this end we request the public
press of our state and particularly the
agricultural and horticultural journals,
to make prominent the notice of Arbor
day as proclaimed by the governor and
to urge, so far as may be practicable,
the observance of the same.
I'VE also recommend the planting
of some tree, plant or seeds by every
school district. with appropriate exer-
cises by the pupils, as a proper observ-
ance of the day and would request in
dividual planters generally, so far as
it may be conveniently done, to give
preference to Arbor day for their an
nuai planting, to the end that the great
state of Illinois shall with one accord
join in making this one of the notable
days of the year in work of economy,
wealth and beauty"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-26
IN THE SUBURBS.
EDGINGTON.

Edgington, March 26-Mrs. Patter-
son is better, but is still under the doc
tors care. She is nearing her S0th
birthday.
Mrs. George Harris and daughter
Anna visited relatives in Rock Island
Thursday night.
Miss Lottie Elliott has returned
from Rock Island, where she has been
attending school the past winter.
number here are complaining of
The poor service on the Mercer county
trains last week. The trains ran from
two to five hours late.
c. G. Waldman of Rock Island has
bought share in the Wenks store.
The new firm will be known as Wenks
& Waldman.
Miss Murena Ginley acted as central
operator Tuesday and Wednesday.
David Richardson, who has been at
tending a veterinary school in Chicago,
arrived home Tuesday.
The caucuses were held here Satur-
day The following were nominated:
Town clerk, Sam Bahringer, rep; Per-
ry Davis, dem; assessor, George Har-
ris, rep; Will Wait, dem; collector,
Harry Titterington, rep; Frank Vena-
BILE, DEM; road commissioner, An
tony Rhode, rep; Charles Jones, DEM;
school trustees, Allen Miller and John
Parks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-26

j. H. Gilmore received word of the
serious accident of his son in law T. J..
Fisher of Madrid, New York. Mr.. Gill
more started on Saturday night but
word was received that Mr.. Fisher had
died Sunday morning.
Miss Mabel First of Cambridge, is
visiting at the Tengis home
Boyd McMichael of Hampton was a
business caller in Milan and Rock Isl
and on Wednesday.
Mrs. William Mosher and daughter
spent Thursday at the home of Mrs.
Fred Saulpaugh in Black Hawk.
Benjamin Whitsitt and daughter
Miss Minnie, of Presumption, and daugh-
ter in law Mrs Whitsitt of Aledo, spent
part of last week with Miss Elizabeth
Whitsitt.
Mrs. Walter Mckee of Rock Island,
spent Tuesday Afternoon in Milan
Leroy Miller of Reynolds spent Sat
urday and Sunday in Milan.
Mr.. I'D Mrs Arthur Cady spent Sun
day at the home of Mrs. Cady's moth
er il Cambridge.
William Goldsmith spent few days
last week in Chicago visiting his son
Frank and family and also attending
the convention of the A. o. u. w.
William Mosher sold his house and
lots in Dickson and Young's addition
to Milan on Wednesday TO e. J. Miller
of Tampico, Ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Atlas Tindall spent
Wednesday afternoon with their niece,
Mrs. Clark Smith.
Mrs. Charles McMichael is suffering
from a severe attack of rheumatism.
Miss Laura Tindall was pleasantly
surprised at the home of her sister,
Mrs Joseph Morehead on Wednesday
evening, the occasion being Miss Tin
dalrs birthday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-26
NOT HEREDITARY.
Badness Due to a Living Minute
Germ

Many people, even unto the present
day Of grace. consider badness due to
hereditary influence.
Nothing is further from the truth
Baldness.is caused by the onslaught of
a minute organism which secretes itself
beneath the scalp and attacks the roots
of the hair-causing ii TO lose its life
and fall out
This organism cannot be got rid of
except by the free and persevering use
of Newbro's Herpicide.
No matter how badly the scalp is
effected the dandruff surely disappears
and hair health is restored when Her
picide is applied.
Destroy the cause you remove The
effect"
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c
in stamps for sample to The Herpicide
Co. Detroit, Mich T. II. Thomas, spe-
cial agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-26

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-26
Yellow Fever.

There is a marked peculiarly about
yellow fever which distinguishes it
from most epidemics. 1t is essentially
a disease of a hot climate, and it takes
a certain amount and duration Of heat
to awaken 1t to life. 1t is said that it
can never prevail where Indian corn
will not ripen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-26
Pulrerined piamona

According to the Mohammedans of
southern India, pulverized diamond is
the least painful, the most active and
the most certain of all poisons. Ac-
cording to wilkes History" the pow
der of diamonds is kept on hand Sby
the wealthy only presumably as last
resource. But a belief in the poison
Chs 0aracter of the diamond also ex-
Isles in Italy in the sixteenth CEN
tIIry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-26
c., M. & St. p. Excursion Rates.

HomeSeekers' tickets on sale the
first and third Tuesday in each month
to points in Iowa. Minnesota. North
and South Dakota and to other home
seekers territory. For further infor-
nation phone or call at any c., M. G
st. P. Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-26
RAILWAY TIPS.

The c., M. & st. p offers first class
train service to Chicago and Kansas
City, from the tri-cities, sleeping cal
reservations made to any point desir-
ed. For further information phone any
of their offices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-26
The Poor Poets.

poets are born. sir" said the bard
to the editor.
Yes, I know they weren't Matched
from duck eggs answered the editor.
But the question is, Why are they
n?"-Cleveland Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-26

of Illinois will be held in this city, June
II, 1906. 1t was only after a hard fight
that the convention was secured for
this city. The meeting at Peoria Sat
urday was well attended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-03-26
M lLAN.

Milan, March 26.-Mrs. Samuel
Heath of Milan, visited Wednesday
with her daughter Mrs. Cyrus McMich-
ael near Taylor Ridge.