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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10

at is now II years since l had n
narrow escape from consumption, -
writes c. O. Floyd, a leading business
man of Kershaw, S. c. q had run
down in weight to 135 pounds, and
coughing was constant, both by day
and by night Finally I began taking
DR. Kings New Discovery, and contin-
ued this for about six months, when
my cough and lung trouble were en-
tirely gone and / was restored to my
normal weight. 10 pounds" Thou
sands of persons are healed every
year. Guaranteed at w. f. Hartzs
drug store. soc and s1.00. Trial bot
tie free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10

Argument On.-There is quiet lit
tie argument going on in "The Social
Whirl" company which viii be at the
Grand opera house. Davenport. Jan.
Il. It all came about during an inter
mission. when Miss Alice Clifford. one
Of the boOtblacks in The Rainy Day
song. declared that she would shine A
shoe in real life if it became neces-
sary.
But you wouldn't" exclaimed Caro-
Ign Green.
I wouldn't? Oh. l don't know-per-
haps I would. if its made worth
while"
Hercompanions in the song are Sc
riously thinking OF making it worth
while. just for the fun of the thing. In
the meantime. the eight dainty. boot
blacks are nightly shining the shoes of
eight dainty shopping girls. The song
IN which they take part is a novel and
original conception and one of the 10
musical numbers of "The Social
Whirl."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10

thou labor" so on Sunday | disregard
all my rules ana obey the dictates of
my whims The opportunity to con
stantly endeavOr along cOngenia! lines
is one of the greatest joys Of life. Even
though accomplishments of ones pur-
pose if often defeated. the labor to-
wards the desired end is in my opinion
panacea for all ills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10
BOOKINGS AT THE ILLINOIS.

Jan. 12-AmeIia Bingham in The
Lilac Room" matinee.
Jan. 13-"Raffles."
Other January Attrsctions.-"Ths
Convict's Daughter matinee anu
evening: Primrose MINISTRIES, matinee
and evening: 1T Happened in NOrd-
Iand:" 'Papa's Boy" matinee and eve
ming: Arthur Dunn, in The Little
Joker"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10
Green nnnd's Experience with Cow.

George Bierce of Sharon, Conn. hir
ed as a farm helper newly arrived
foreigner named Ogliguski, says
Winsted Comm special to the New
York World. The farmer handed him
a three legged stool and pail and intro
duced him to Old Spot, good. easy
mixer. Ogliguski bravely placed the
stool upside down under the COW, put
the pail between the legs of the stool
and then stood back and waited for re-
suits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10
BOOKINGS AT THE MOLINE.

BOOKINGS AT THE MOLINE.
Jan. 12-"Wonderland," matinee.
Jan. 13-"For Her Sake" matinee.
Jan. 19-Primrose Ministries, matt
nee.
Jan. 2o-"The convict's Daughter
Jan. 21-26-DubinsL<y Bros.
Jan. 29-"UncIe Josh Perkins"
Jan. 3f-Arthur Dunn in "The Little
Joker"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10

Kent. who was selected by Manager
Joseph NJ. Gates TO play the part Of
Rallies. He has been associated with
the very best actors and managers Of
the country He was the leading jul
veniIe in the famous cast organized by
Charles Frohman for the Bronson
Howard play "AristOcracy. and of
which the great manager was so proud
that he used on his billing the line
The Cast That VIII Live in History"
Mr.. Frohman's boast was prophetic
for almost every member of that com
Tany has since become a star. with
his or her name firmly imbedded in
the history of the American stage
Among these are Blanche Walsh, Viola
Allen. W. II. Thompson. Wilton Lack
aye. William Faversham. Bruce Nc
Rae. Paul Arthur. !. ". Piggett. the
celebrated English actor. whose broth
or is the play censor of London, and
Mr.. Kent himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10

How much of your life is spent try
ing to get well. 1t requires but n
month or less to put the average man
or woman on their feet with HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 50 cents, Tea
or Tablets. T. H. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10

Cast That Has Lived in History
With the sensational Hornung-Pres-
brey drama. Rallies. the Amateur
Craftsman that viii be he attraction
AT the Illinois for matinee and night
Sunday. Jan. -. will be seen the hand
some young romantic actor, 5. Miller
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10

John. look me straight in the eye
and tell me you've not been drinking"
BE more explicit. m dear Which
pertickler eye? Seems to me you've
got more eyes II Il potato!" ;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10

No Love for Jewels.-Miss Amelia
Bingham is. unlike most actresses. in
fact most wOmen-in that she has no
special love for Jewels. and regards
them merely as necessary adjuncts 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10
WHAT | DO EVERY MINUTE OF THE DAY


VI! iH'hu az rest ." 'H'9e ,'li-Iiii POI T.
ant po.h's' l turn my alleIlIoH 20 the
man. announcer 10 minutes mas II as
Soi'ed III three pies commune ioilS
on private matters, requests l"E auto
graphs. ana SUBJECTS on WhlcH / WISH
TO consult with my business manager.
Promptly AT II l begin to dictate my
replies. nave arranged a form OF
answers 10 invitations and 10 requests
Tor positions with my company. A
Means Dolte regrets. B-Accepldhce.
and so on. Thus ! simplify that 1aTt
of my correspondence. Strictly per
sonal mail l answer in odd moments
of leisure. intervals between business
appointments or during DFiei waits III
the performance of the Lilac Room
Fifteen minutes OF each morning are
devoted to the writing OF autographs.
never refuse requests for them.
At 11.45 I receive nv business rem
rasentatives The matters urder dis
cussion vary brt there are always de.
tails 20 be discussed. With the ex-
ception of Monday morning when We
points in the performance, which may
become in danger of being slipshod. /
devote the hour from 1890 to 100 in
either a reperusaI of the dailies or to
reading fiction or history. This ma
turalIy depends upon my mood At
$50 ! have a luncheon consisting of
cup of tea. some crackers and fruit.
Unless I have an appointment to listen
10 a play. my afternoon is taken up
with visitors, who wish to see me upon
various affairs. These calls l limit to
70 minutes each. With ; o'clock comes
my maid to announce that the time for
a nap has arrived. Rarely do | allow
anything to interfere with that hour OF
complete rest.
Ny secretary Is on hand at 4 CLOCK
with the replies to my mail. which oc-
cupies my time for another hat hour-
At 4:30 dress Tor the street urlFe
about or take brlsk walk Whlch
brings me 10 the hoteI at o;oo-Ihe
dinnef hour. II consists OF oysters,
soup, chop OF plI Oh lo"l anu
salad AZ o. 90 prepare loI 'ue me"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10
AT THE BURTIS.

Friday, jar. 11-Robert E. Peary,
noted arctic explorer, under auspices
Tri-City Press club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10

I allow nothing to delay the com
mencement of my day There is no
excuse to Ioiter. as I have always en-
joycG perfect health. l arise at 8
O'Clock. After a cold plunge. to which
attribute my perfect health, attire
myself in what | term my working
clothes At $50 I am ready to par
take of Il light breakfast, fruit, rolls.
and coffee: in 10 minutes I am deep
in the morning papers. reviewing
briefly the topics of the day, dwelling
little on those pertaining to theaters
and the stock market. At 10 | tele-
phone to my brokers for information
and advice regarding my investments
in stock and real estate. l prefer
slice of mother earth to diamonds \
quarter of an hour later I receive from
the treasurer of the company the re-
port of the advance sale for the even
ing performance and the balance of
the week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10
- AAINLIA nINGmAMI


a few brief hours OF waking; that is
all.
\ few brief hours and then the shad-
ows fall"
During my first year at the Wesleyan
University of Ohio. I was. one after
noon, idling away 4 study hour. The
monitor observed my indolent attitude
came to my corner. and leaning over
the desk. whispered TO ne a verse, of
which the above lines was the com
mcncement. They impressed me so
thatI nave never forgotten them. They
have d.spelled many a lazy mood. I
sought the monitor and asked for guild
ance. The reply was. My dear girl,
learn now the value OF system. Don't
be haphazard. Scope your day. giving
certain hour to study, a certain time
to play. Rob neither"
And how system has simpliGed my
life, Even when member of a tour
ing theatrical company. | found my
self able to conform to a routine.
varied of course, TO suit the eXigencies
of travel I have always disliEed the
monotony Of acting one part for an en-
tire season. 1t left too much time for
play and play became perilously near
habit. work 4 bore.
] have always been interested in the
workings of the theater disassociated
from the merely artistic side of the
enterprise When this dreamed OF pro
iect to become an aCtress-manage
was placed within my power to realize,
I welcomed the outlet for activity to
be found in the duties of the position.
With enthusiasm l set about securing
a theater selecting a play and COM
pany. experimenting the construction
of scenery. the manufacture Of cos
tunes and the designing of advertising
devices-and the countless other de
tails.
When my friends queried as to how
I should ever find time to act a role. |
a theater. supervise my home |
and entertain my friends. [ simply re-
piled, System" Why | had not been
so happy since the time when |
my days were crowded with French |
German arithmetic and geography.
l made for myself a schedule to be |
to religiously, realizing that
herein laid the secret Of successful, ac-
complishment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10

BOOKINGS AT THE GRAND.
Jan. 1.-THE Social Whirl."
Jan. 21-The Bruno Steindel Trio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-10

second time The pictures are better
than usual
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26
R. R. SIGNAL MEN.

want Increase of Pay-Meeting Held.
 A meeting of the Brotherhood of Rail- road Signal Men was held in the Hotel Garde yesterday morning when the grievance committee representing fully 300 wage earners decided to ask the New Haven road for a fiat increase of 10 per cent. over the present wage schedule.
 The signal men are at present receiv- ing from $2.75 to $s.25 per day and feel that their services are of more value to the road. officers of the grievance committee stated that the 10 per cent. advance would be demanded at once, and arrangements have already started for a conference between the commit tee and the New Haven road officials.
 Following on the footsteps of the sig nal men the section foremen of the New Haven road held a meeting at the Garde and the outcome will be gener- al demand for an increase in wages of Is per cent,
 The executive committee of this body of men, 1t will be remembered, met last year and asked the road for more mon- ey. Their demands were granted, It is thought that this latest demand will be turned down cold by the road off, cials.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26
ANNUAL MEETING.
Connecticut Forestry Association.

Connecticut Forestry Association.
 The Connecticut Forestry association's annual takes place Saturday, May 1, and to afford opportunity to inspect some of the state forest work this meet ing will be held at the State forest at Portland on the date given Several addresses will also be given on prac- tical forestry, followed by the election of officers and transaction of any other business proper to come before said meeting.
 This forest is about three miles from the railroad station at Middletown Ar arrangements are being made for trans portation from said station to and from the forest To facilitate this work the secretary should be notified imme- diately, as far as possible, by those contemplating attending the meeting.
 Conveyances1 will leave the Middle town station at $40 a. m. Everybody interested in forestry is cordially invlt- ed to attend,
 Lunch baskets Will be in order, as luncheon cannot be procured at the for est
 Prof. H. s. Graves, president, New Haven, Conn: Austin F. Hawes, state forester, New Haven, Conn, and F. H, Stadtmuellel, secretary, Elmwood, Ccnn., and thesrommittee of arrange ments.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26
SONS OF REVOLUTION.
SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING
 WILL BE HELD MAY 2.

Supper VIII Be Served In the Armory
 and General A. H. EmbIer VIII Read
 Paper on "The Best Regiment I
 Ever saw.
 The sixteenth annual meeting of the General David Humphreys branch, Con- |necticut society, Sons of the American ,Revolution, will be held in the Foot Guards armory, Whiting street, on Thursday evening, May ?, 1907, for the election of officers and such other busi- ness as may come before it.
 Supper will be served without charge lat 6.30 o'clock.
 The annual dues, $1, article 4, sec tion 3, of the bylaws will be due and payable at this meeting. General A. H. Embler will read pa per on The Best Regiment I Ever Saw
 The secretary's membership report is as follows: Membership reported May 1, 1906, 17S; new members admitted, 1; total, TIT. Loss, by death, Franklin H. Hart, Francis F. Spencer, James E. English Samuel E. Merwin, Simeon J. Fox; total, 5. By resignation, B. Total loss, 8. Total membership, 169.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26
a25 8t

District of New Haven, ss, Probate
 Court, April 23, 1907. ESTATE or MARY $. WHITNEY, late
 of New York, N. r, owning property
 in said District, deceased
 An instrument in writing, purporting to be a duly eXemplified and authenti- cated copy of the last will and testa- plent of said deceased, and of the rec ord of the proceedings of the Surro- gates Court for the County of New York, proving and establishing the same having been presented in Court and J. Frederic Kernochan of New York; N Y, having made written ap- plication praying that the same may be filed and recorded, and that letters testamentary may be granted, as by said application on file in this Court more fully appears it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at q Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District. on the 3rd day of May, 1907, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given to all parties interested in said estate, by publishing this order three times in newspaper having circula- tion in said District
 By the Court
 JOHN l.. GIBSON.
 a24 St Clerk.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26
YALE MAN CHOSEN.

Given Office for Ten Year Period by
 Mayor Mcclellan.
 Mayor Mcclellan, of New York, has appointed Frederic Kernochan a mem- Der of the board magistrates to serve ten years.
 Frederic Kernochan is a resident of the borough of Manhattan, democrat and a member of the democratic gen. eral committee for the Twenty-fifth assembly district He was graduated from Yale university in 1898 and from New York Law school in 1900 MT. Kerr nochan was appointed an assistant cor poration counsel by Corporation Coun- seI Rives, and as a deputy assistant district attorney by MT. Jerome. He is now practicing law as member of the firm of Rand, Moffat & Webb. MT. Kernochan is a member of the Bar association and of the University and Knickerbocker clubs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26

High water to-day, 9:2s a. m.
 Definite announcement of the post poned song recital by Evan Williams, the tenor, will be made probably to- day.
 D. Treat Plumb of Center street, Mill ford, who during the past six weeks has been suffering from the effects of blood poisoning, has entirely recovered.
 The annual May day festival of the Montowese Baptist church will be held next Wednesday, May 1, beginning with the famous dinner at noon, and in cluding the sale of fancy articles.
 Incorporation papers filed with the secretary of state yesterday included: Arrow Automobile company, New Ha- ven, capital s2o,0OO; Leek Sign and Bull letin company, New Haven, capital $5o00e.
 MT. McGee, president of the Yale Y. M. O. A, spoke at the Galilee mission at s5 Hazel street, last evening. This was one of the informal gospel meet lil6s UElu uildSl LllS duSPlSSS VI w. H. Hough.
 The West End association, made up of citizens living in the vicinity of Edge wood park, who each year plan big celebration and hold a concert in the park, will hold it's regular meeting Fri day night for the election of officers. The meetings are held in the parlors of plymouth church.
 Superintendent of Streets F. s. Ham ilton will recommend the purchase by the city of three 1000 gallon carts, to be used in fishing the street pavements. used In flushing the street pavements. cart system is used in Hartford, where Superintendent Hamilton saw 1t in op- eration.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26
RECEPTION TO PASTOR.

The members of the West Haven Methodist church gave Rev. and Mrs. F. H. l.. Hammond a reception We'd nesday evening in the parlors of the church. J. c. Coe cordially welcomed the pastor and his wife to their new year of association with the West Ha- ven church. He was followed by re- marks of Mr. Mackrille. Mir. Hammond replied to these gentlemen thanking them for all the pleasant and encourag- ing remarks, trusting that his services would be for the mutual good of the people and the church. The ladies serv- ed refreshments and delightful even ing was enjoyed by the large number of people who attended.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26
DEAN SANDERS BOOK.

Former Yale Theologian Publishes a
 Biblical History.
 Frank Knight Sanders, former dean of the Yale Divinity school, has, in con- junction with Henry Thatcher Fowler, of Brown, published an admirable vol tlme on Biblical History and Litera- ture." The text is an outline study of the subject, which is most comprehen- sive and complete.
 Professor Sanders and his colleague, Professor Fowler, are both authorities in archaeology and have shown a great grasp of their subject in their new vol tune. The book will be used as text in Yale Divinity school and at Brown where MT. Fowler is at present in ae- tive classroom work.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26
BEvERIDGE COMING.

Has Promised to Talk to Yale Political
 Club.
 The Hon, Albert J, Beveridge, United States senator from Indiana, has writ ten 8 letter to Attorney Alexander Cumming, the president of the Yale Law School Political club.
 While on his recent trip to Washing ton, D. C., MT Cumming received as- surances from Senator Beveridge that although he had been very busy in congress during the past winter, and that every day he was refusing Invita- tions to speak before various organiza- ticntions throughout the country, that 1t would give him very great pleasure to make an address before the stu dents of Yale university.
 Senator Beyerldge thinks he will come here in Nay
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26
greal q1pttrrs.

District of New Haven, ss. Probate ESTATE or STEPHEN <. s WfiITSEY ri 1SSf
 late of New York. N Y., owning.
 property in said District, deceased.
 An instrument in writing, purporting to be a duly exemplified and authentf- cated copy of the last will and testa- ment of said deceased. and of the rec ord of the proceedings of the Surro- gates Court for the County of New York, proving and establishing tho same, having been presented in Court, and J Frederic Kernochan of New York, N Y., having made written ap- plication praying that the same may be filed and recorded, and that letters testamentary may be granted, as by said application on file in this Court more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at a Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District, on the 3rd day of May 190f nit ten o'clock in the forenoon and that public notice of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon. be givento all parties interested in said estate, by publishing this order three times in a newspaper havng a circula- given to all parties interested in said
 By the Court.
 JOHN l. GILsoN,
 a24 3t Clerk
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26

District of New Haven. ss. Probate
 Court, April 24, 1907. ESTATE OF JAMES D, DEWELL, late of New Haven, in said District, de- ceased
 The Administrator eta. having made written application for an extension of time to April 30 1908, in which to set tie said estate, and pay the tax due the State of Connecticut, as by said application on file in this Court more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at a Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District, on the, 30th day of April, 1907, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given by publishing this order three times in some newspaper having a circulation in said District.
 By the Court.
 JOHN L. GILsoN,
 a25 St Clerk.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26
ON RETIRED LIST.

Another veteran conductor on the New Haven road has been placed on the retired list, after long and honor able record with the company, He is William H, Lyman, wh presently com pleted f1fty-three years of service. MT. Lyman's runs have been on the eastern division of the New Haven road.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26
PHI SIGMA GIRLS BANQUET.

Will Feast at the New Haven House
 To-Night.
 The Phi Sigma girls of the New Ha- ven high school will hold its annual banquet tonight in the New Haven house. Besides the members of the so- ciety Miss Fuller of Brooklyn and Miss Wolff of Smith college will attend the banquet
 The following girls will be called up- on to answer the toasts: The Misses Munson, Hoadley, Morley, Burwell, sheriden, Morris, Peterson, Bandee, Bo- gart and Griswold. There are thirteen active members of the society.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26
WAS UNCONSCIOUS.
Narrowly Escaped Asphyxiation.

Narrowly Escaped Asphyxiation.
 Miss Emma Gleason, soprano sololst at St. Miehaels church, was nearly killed by gas at her home, 99 Lake place early Wednesday morning. Miss Gleason was found unconscious in bed by members of her family.
 It was discovered that a jet in an adjoining room was open and the gas had filled the sleeping room Miss Glea- son was to have assisted at a piano re- cital given by Chevalier Luigi Con- stantino Wednesday evening, but her condition as a result of the inhalation of gas prevented her taking part Yes terday it was reported that her con- dition was greatly improved.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26
MIR. KEANE.

Is Now President of Charities Board.
 Dennis Keane has been elected presi- dent of the board of charities and eor- rections to succeed the late Col. Sim con J. Fox. The meeting was the first regular one since the death of Colonel Fox and was attended by Co. c. w. Pickett, who was appointed by Mayor Studley to fill the unexpired term of MT. Fox. MT. Keane, the new presi- dent, has served on the commission for some years and his term will expire February 1.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-26

z District of New Haven, SIS. Probate Court, April 29. 1907. ESTATE OF MICHAEL R. ENSCOE, late of New Haven in said District, deceased
 The Executors having made written application for an extension of time in which to settle ssrfa estate, as by said application on ne in. this Court more fully appears, 1t Is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at a Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District, on the Soth day of April, 1907, at ten o'clock in the forenoon and that public notice of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given by publishing this order three times in some newspaper having a cir culation in said District.
 By the Court
 JOHN L. GILsoN.
 Clerk Jason P. Thomson, Attorney for estate of Michael K. Enscoe. a25 St