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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
MARTEN DOES NOT
KNOW, TELLS COURT
Member of Tri-city Athletic Club Wit
ness in kuln Trial, Not Up on
Organization Affairs.

Des Moines, Dec. 11.-Louis Mar
ten of the Tri-city Athletic club was
one of the witnesses III the court mar
tial Of Captain w. o. Kulp of the
Davenport militia. who is charged with
disobedience of orders in not stopping
the fight held recently in that city.
To every question asked him regard
ing the receipts, attendance and other
particulars Marten replied that be
didn't know He made the same
reply, adding that he had not read the
papers, when asked if the newspapers
had not published the information.
The managers of the Davenport of
fees of the Western Union and the
Postal Telegraph companies were also
on the stand They stated that they
could not reach Kulp with the tele-
grams sent him because of the crowd
in the hall at the time of the fight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
FAMILY THEATER
CHANGES HANDS
j. c. Sodini Sells House to S. A. Lew
insohn of Chicago Who lnstalls
New Manager.

S. A. Lewinsohn, the well known
Chicago vaudeville man, has purchas
ed the Family vaudeville theater III
this city from J. c. Sodini of Mime
apolis and installed H. NJ. Ripley, also
of Chicago, as manager While Mr.
Sodini retires from Rock Island, he
still retains his interests in Moline
Mr.. Lewinsohn has gone to Chicago
to book attractions for next week, and
promises he will have a strong bill.
In connection with the change III
management difference has arisen
between the new owner and Totten's
Music house regarding the piano which
was to be disposed of by Mr. Sodini
in a contest and which is on display
in Totten's window. Mr.. Ripley today
asked The Argus to say that he de-
sires those having coupons to hold
them pending the return of Mr.. Lew
insohn from Chicago, when an an
nouncement regarding the contest will
be made through this paper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
DOWAGeR QUEEN IS WEAK
Widow of King Oscar Confined to Bed
Since Monarchs Death.

Stockholm, Dec. 1.-THE condition
of the dowager queen, Sophia, is occa-
sioning anxiety. The strain upon the
queen incident to the illness and death
of King Oscar was very severe, and
since his death she has been almost
constantly confined in bed.
King Oscars "Soliloquy on the Au-
tumn of Life" written but short time
before the monarch was stricken by
his last illness, is generally published
by the Swedish press. MANS life has
its seasons of spring, summer and all-
tumn,'' he wrote, but the spring may
have in it touch of autumn, or aIl-
tumn touch of spring. Sorrow may
change morn to evening or spring into
fall.
''The' tree of life. blasted by light
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
WIFE OF CONVICT
IN DIRE STRAITS
Unable to Secure Work, She Kills 10.
Months-Old Babe and Tries to
Drown Self.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. IL Mrs.
Frances Cooper, aged IS, early today
confessed TO the murder of her 10
months-old baby. Her husband was
recently sent to the penitentiary.
Thrown upon her own resources, she
says she tried to get employment for
herself and a home for the child, but
the stigma of relationship to the con-
vict caused her to lose one place after
another, until in desperation through
love for the child, she killed it and af-
terward attempted suicide by drown
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
May GUST GlAzlER;
WARNER Is READY
Michiaan's Governor Will Invite State
Treasurer to Resign on Pain
of Removal.

Lansing, Mich, Dec. 11.-Governor
Warner will Immediately take steps
to secure the resignation or removal
of State Treasurer Frank p. GlaZier
from office. Evidence of Glaciers
manipulation of state funds has been
collected by the governor. who will go
to Chelsea at once and obtain an in
tervisw with GlaZier, who is reported
i'll as result of the recent failure of
his bank and the embarrassment of
his other enterprises, and ask for his
resignation. If it is not handed over
upon the governors request necessary
legal steps will be taken to declare
the Office vacant The governor has
the power of removal for gross mis-
conduct or violation of duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11

port for November, as follows: Total
number Of pupils enrolled 3,541, ~
increase Of SO pupils during the month.
The enrolment was distributed
through the schools as, follows: Haw-
thome, 5S5; Washington, $50; KEN
BILE, 224; Lincoln, 529; Eugene Field
3OS; Irving, 402; Longfellow. 1864;
Horace Mann, 363; Grant, 1C$; high
school, 455.
During the month there were en-
rolled 3,431 pupils, and at the close
of the month there were 1903 actually
belonging: average number belonging,
1906; average daily attendance, s.
145; percentage of attendance, 951;
percentage of punctuaIity. 99.9. There
We're 1866 pupils neither absent nor
tardy, 122 cases of hardness during
the month, and IS cases of truancy
reported.
The following bills were allowed:
Bills Allowed.
August Heimbeck. ..... 1880
7. w. McClelland Co......... LA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
CHANGES MAYORS
30 ston Elects George A. Hib-
bard, Republican, Over Fitz-
gerald, Present Officer.
AN INDEPENDENT FIGURES
Other Massachusetts, Cities Chose Ex-
ecutives and Vote-to Gust
the Saloon.

Boston, Mass, Dec 11.-Postmaster
George A. Hubbard was elected mayor
yesterday by 1000 votes, defeating
John F. Fitzgerald, the candidate for
reelection on the democratic ticket,
and John A. Coulthurst, the Indepen-
dence league nominee, and swinging
Boston back into the republican col
umn for the first time since the Hartz
election in 1899. The total vote cast
was 1892, divided as follows: Hib-
bard, 3S,067; Fitzgerald, 3G,O54 Coul-
thurst, 1851.
The returns indicate that the coun-
Gil will be strongly democratic. with
the aldermanic board more closely
divided.
The entry of Coulthurst is regarded
as responsible for the election of Hib-
bard, thousands of democratic voters.
Disguised with the charges of graft
and deals" tlOcking to the Indepen-
dence league standard.
Liquor Is Cast Ont.
| The republicans carried the day in
nearby cities as well as in Boston. In
|
mayor by 1000 plurality over John r
Duggan. the democratic nominee. The
city council Of Worcester will have q
republicans and nine democrats. Wor-
cester also voted against saloon
licenses by 9G2 majority.
In Chiccopee. DR.. J. O. Beauchamp
republican, was elected mayor. and
Lynn put Thomas f. Porter, republi
can. in the mayors chair. Lynn alsl
cast out saloons by 1877 majority.
New Hampshire Towns Elect.
Concord. n. H.. Dec. 1.-Two city
elections were held III New Hamp
shire yesterday. In Portsmouth
Mayor Wallace Hackett. republican
defeated Samuel w. Emery. Jr.. AZ
Ito S99. The entire council is repub
lican.
Martin V. &. Clark, republican, wa
reelected mayor OF Keene over Alder
f Fish. democrat. by $50 majority
The city government is republican.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
GRANGE DEMANDS
CLEAN POLITICS
State Meeting at Joliet Adopts Resolu-
acknowledgement Body Asks Prohi-
bition by Constitution.

Joliet, H., Dec. 11.-Resolutions
calling upon the members of the or
ganization in Illinois to DO all they
can to put down bribery, corruption
none but competent. faithful and hon
est men who will stand untiinchingly
by our interests are nominated. and
to carry out the principals of the or
der" were adopted at the Both annual
meeting of the State Grange of Hi
nois that began it's sessions in this
city Yesterday. p
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11

ming, raises itself again with difficulty.
Yet we, who grumble when the world
goes wrong and at the wise DEGREES of
Providence, should remember the prom
Use sown in our hearts OF resurrection
of another spring after iife's autumn
and the winter Of the grave.
God is the sun TO the seasons of our
life, and, as angels, ought We not TO
feel sure that the friendships We form
here may follow us TO the mysterious
beyond. and, with glorious song. ac-
company us into the eternal spring as
our most blessed memory of our lives
on EARTH"
All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11

clever as it was, which made
his Falstaff ideal-it was the CLINT in
the corner of his eye, the unctuous
voice, the carefully alert carriage all
the sprightly gait which belied his
snowy head and gave ample excuse
for his pose as a lady killed. And be-
yOnd and above all this it was the
wealth of comedy that fairly exudes
from every pore of the man and his
wonderful grasp of the psychology OF
the character. which made the imper
sonation such an effective one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
orders New Alpine Tunnel.

Berne. Switzerland, Dec. 1.-THE
state council has approved plans for
the Immediate construction of a Sec
ond Simplon tunnel through the Alps
by the administration of the federal
railways. The first tunnel was opened
May 10, 1906. 1t is .12H miles long.
the Swiss terminal being at Brieg, in
the Rhone valley, .and= the Italian at
Iselle. It's cost is estimated at s14.-
100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
VACATION. ORDERED
School Pupils Will iave Usual
Christmas Holidays From
Dec. 20 to Jane.
KEkBLE Bull DING REPAIRED
Damaged Part is Repaired and Insur-
ance Is Being Adjusted With
Companies.

The board of education held its reg
ular monthly meeting at the board
room in the high school last evening,
transacting routine business. The
usual Christmas vacation was author
lied, to begin Friday afternoon, Dec.
20, and continue till Monday Jan. G,
following. The committee on build
ings and repairs reported the damage
which resulted from the fire at the
Kemble school Nov. % and stated
that repairs have been made and that
adjustment is under way with the in.
swrance companies.
Statistical Report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
C0mPANY'sP
Illinois Superintendent of Insurance
Revokes License of Excelsior Fire.

Springfield, H., Dec. 1.-THE state
superintendent of insurance has revok-
ed the license of the Excelsior Fire In
surance company of New York to
transact business in this state The
action follows a report from the super
intendent of insurance of New York
that the company is in an impaired
condition, and adds that the examina-
ton conducted by his department
shows that the company did not pos
sess the funds represented at the time
of organization in 1906.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
Rams Liquor in MICHIGAN.

Saginaw. Mich, Dec. 1.-THE State
Grange with a membership of $1,000,
at the annual meeting here yesterday
adopted a resolution calling upon the
constitutional convention now in ses-
sion at Lansing to insert a clause in
the new constitution prohibiting all
traffic in liquor. ....-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11

Frank Daniels, in "The> Tattooed
Man.''-The favorite American comedi-
an, Frank Daniels, is to appear at the
Burtis tomorrow night in his latest
comic opera, "The Tattooed Man" The
production includes an immense chO-
rus, fine scenic effects, and is augment
ed by a splendid orchestra. 1t, is one
of the best shows on the road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
The Theaters
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
The Illinois.
Sixteenth street and Second avenue.)

COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Dec. I1-"The Girl from the Sunny
South"
dec. 12-Mark Hamburg.
Dec. 13-COnstance Crowley, In @Hed.
da Gabler.,
Dec. 14-LOuis James.
Dee. 10 - John w. spoor's Moving
Pictures, matinee.
Dec. 1G-DeWolf Hopper, in "Happy-
land"
Dec. isis Hopkins Crosse Melville)
Dec. 22-"The Little Yankee Doodle
Boy" matinee.
Dee. 25-Mildred Holland, In "a Par
adise of Lies" matinee.
Dec. GOTHAM of the Hour,
Dec. 28-Hickmnn Bessey Company
matinee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11

realism) the greatest visionary act
ress of her day-a creator of fine, del
icate poetical imagery-the ideal of
Juliet, the perfect Viola, the jauntiest
Rosalind-how did Constance Crawley
come to play Hedda Gabler? We won
der, we go and then We understand
for such an art as Constance Craw-
ley'S could not be labeled and be
placed in managerial pigeon hole, to
be applied at will-for after seeing
Miss Crawley's header we realize here
is a woman whose genius of interpre-
tation and expression recognizes no
bounds-for her the part becomes liv-
ing and real. Constance Crawley is
the greatest classic actress on the
English speaking stage. AS depictor
of realism and horrid truth, as a fas-
cinating degenerate from the Ibsen
pen we can find her no equal At the
Illinois Friday.
James an Ideal Falstaff.-The ST.
Paul Pioneer Press thus comments on
the appearance in that city a week
ago of Louis James and his troupe.
who play 1.-The Merry Wives of Wind
sor" at the Illinois Saturday:
Shakespeare lovers can hardly afford
to miss the visit of Louis James and
his excellent company, now playing a
repertoire engagement at the Metro
politan. Sunday night Mr. James in
/ the dual role of the Dromios proved
what excellent comedy a modern audi
ence may still find in The Comedy
of Errors Last night. as the burly
Falstaff, he revealed the mirth pro-
voking qualities of The Merry Wives
of Windsor in manner local theater-
goers are not often privileged to see.
1t is such simple old comedy yet
how supremely difficult to produce eff
fectiyely only those who have essayed
/ it-and those who have sat through
dreary performances of it-can tell.
1t all depends upon the Falstaff. The
| Merry Wives may make merry with
comparative ease; the jealous husband
may rant and roll his eyes without
undue labor; and the three 'brigands'
never find it very difficult to be con-
vincingly yillainous Falstaff only
must be irresistible or he is no Fal-
atsff. In a recent revival of The
Merry Wives of Windsor at the Lon
don Haymarket no less an actor than
Beerbohm Tree failed to strike the
! right note in his representation of Fal.
! staff. In a recent revival of The
Ellen Terry and Mrs. Kendall! Imag-
inc, then. the delight of the local audi
ence at the Metropolitan last night to
watch the sorry adventures of as typ
ical Falstaff as ever trod the boards!
Louis James with pink cheeks and
roguish smiling eyes. with snowy hair
and a theatrical paunch held in place
by a twe-yard belt! Like Father
Christmas he looked, but it wasn't his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
aim THE SAME WAY
illinois Manufacturers and La
Dor Leaders Seek Bill for Pro-
lection of Employees.
RACE TO SECURE PASSAGE
Phil Mitchell of Rock Island Elected
First Vice President of State
Association at Chicago.

Chicago, Dec. 11.-There is likely to
facturers association and united labor
to see. which can first present a bill to
the Illinois legislature for "the proper
protection of the life and health of
employees of manufacturing establish
ments."
1t is not known positively whether
there will be any great difference be-
tween the views of the employers and
the workers, but the manufacturers
anticipate that there will. So one re-
suit of the annual meeting of the as
sociation yesterday will be the APP
pointment of 4 committee at an early
date to draft bill for the protection
of employees, both from accidents from
machinery and from contagious dis
eases.
Advises Getting There First.
Fred S. Fish, chairman of the board
of directors of the Studebaker Bros.
company. who was one of the speak
erS at the afternoon session in the
assembly hall of the Fine Arts build
ms, tHC Iiidt lllt tSSOtId-
ton should frame its bin ahead of the
labor organizations and make it just
both to the manufacturers and the
workers. The appointment of COM
mittee to frame the bill was recon-
mended i'll the annual report of C. A
Smith, president of the association.
would Guard Against Disease.
r. w. Parsons, a Chicago sewing
machine manufacturer, recommended
the appointment of a commission com
posed of employers workers and city
officials for the purpose of safeguard
ing employees against contagious dis
ease. E. w. Mcclure of Quincy urged
that the state appoint inspectors to ex
anime manufacturing and other plants
and then assume responsibility for in
juries resulting to employees on such
fpremises. Other speakers at the after
moon session were John L. Wilder, H
/ L. Johnson of Batavia and Duff Haynie
| and C. E. NJ. Newton.
The following officers were elected
| President-Fred W. Upham, Chi
cago
| First vice president-Phil Mitchell
| Rock Island
Second vice president-W. II. Burn
Chicago
Treasurer-John T. Stockton, Chi
cago.
Directors-E. B. Bennett; Chicago
c. H. Smith, Aurora; John G. Srry
Chicago; c. f. Wiehe, Chicago; II. c
Gardner. Chicago; George w. Neid
ringhaus, Granite City; Charles Pie2
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
PERSONAL POINTS.

c. Henning of Mendoza is in the city.
Mrs. H B. Hayden departed yester-
day for Boulder. Col, for an extended
visit with her mother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
The Family.
Second avenue, east of Nineteenth
street)
Vaudeville ut 3, s and 9:fS d. nm.

BY Mechanical Means.-One of the
most novel scenic effects yet pro-
duced on the dramatic stage is used
i'll the production of the charming ro-
mantle play, "The Girl of the Sunny
South 1t takes place in the third
act. The scene is a massive interior
of Georgia prison and the effect con-
sists of mechanical change from the
interior to the exterior of the prison,
showing the city by night. This change
is made in the full light by automatic
means. There is none of the usual
features of lights going out-stage-
hands rushing about on the darkened
stage, and the moving of the pieces
of scenery. All this is accomplished
by mechanical means and is original
in the stirring romance, THE Girl of
the Sunny South" at the Illinois to-
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
The Elite,

Eighteenth street, north of Second
avenue.)
Vaudeville at 3, and s:15 D. m. Two
naatinees Sundays and holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11
NO SPECULATION.

Would it not be a delightful
sensation If in your search for
gift things your expectations,
were not only indifferent!y met,
but fully surpassed? And, in ad-
uition to that, wouldn't it be
pleasant to know and be assured
you were getting the best?
J.. Appropriate organs of sehsa-
ton and investigation are all
you need to be convinced that
ingalls, gift shop is real "oasis
in the desert" and that here
only can you find "just what you
want"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11

Here in "Hedda GabIer."-One a
stern moralist, the iron clad philoso-
Ipher preaching the doctrine of despair,
the other Ga strange interpreter of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-11

Superintendent Hayden gave his re-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-07-24

The Morning Journal takes pleasure
in copying. with It's unqualified I'M
dorscment. the following compliment
paid BY the Roswell Record to a man
who had fully earned It and this We
do not only as a matter Of JUS
tIco to an efficient officer. but
also as a hint % the manage
ment of our territorial fair. No
money ever pays a better return
than that which Is spent 10 taking
care Of The newspaper fellows Speak
ing Of the recent celebration at Cnrls-
bad, the Record says.
mir. A. NJ. Hove. being in charge
of press headquarters, came In con-
tact with every newspaper man prea-
ent. lie was an Information bureau
IN himself. lie Is an old-time news
paper man. ana knows how TO help
the boys. AZ a consequence they
went away with clear ana not con
fused ideas Of the entire Pecos valley
situation. The advertising value of
the gathering viii be cumulative. and
cannot be estimated. The press bu-
rcau was better handled and under
moro complete supervision than we
have ever known in a town of less
than twenty-five thousand inhabitants.
Typowriters. paper, and even stamps,
werc furnished the reporters, ana the
rooms were open practically all night
50 that stories could be written and
mailed or wired ~ to the latest
hours"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-07-24

not that anyone has seriously vp-
lated the laws Of the commonwealth
Of the nation.
The fight commenced when Herbert
J. Hagefman was appointed governor
early In 1906. He WAS supposed to
have Instructions from the interior de-
partment to Investigate certain al
legged frauds in the territory and at
once became active In the work OF re-
form. Reform was not what the FOR
mer leaders Of the territorial admins
tratiOn desired, they did not want their
closets ra~nsacked, and the result was
they declared war on him, keeping II
up until the power that appointed him
for the purpose. removed him
his Investigations were not proving TO
be good politics" II was getting TOO
near the time for the convention
which selects six delegates to the ma
tional convention, and as the enemies
of Governor Hagerman Insisted thai
ne could not deliver these goods, Mr..
Roosevelt showed where ne preferred
successful politics TO reform by re-
moving him from the position. koose-
Welt not only removed Governor Tia,
german. but the attempted TO brand
him a criminal. when the facts clearly
showed that he had acted in good
faith in behalf Of the interests OF the
territory.
The masses of the people of New
Mexico had faith in h integrity
honesty and ability of Governor Ha-
german and the more bitter the night
became against what was undoubtedly
an immense system Of organized gfalt
the stronger grew the respect OF the
people for him, and when he was
forced to retire the insult That was
hcaped upon the advocates Of good
government was almost unbearable.
The fight has been carried further
even to the removal of some of former
Governor H~agerman's appotntees. and
continues with "~unahated fury until
we have become the laughing stock OF
n, entire country.
~ people Of New Mexico are be
coming very tired; they desire less
politics and o good government
they would like to see h governor
the attorney general and other officials
at the head of affairs. employ more
OF their time In territorial matters
and less in the pettifogery way they
have been, listening almost exclusively
TO the walls and grievances Of a few
politicians, conducting fake investiga-
tons. removing and roasting Officials
who refuse TO do their bidding or come
at their whistle.
Politically New Mexico has had q
cleaner reputation than IL has today.
Now its cloak Is soiled and its char
actor viii be bad until the people r.
deem II with the ballot, assisted by
"a president and a congress who hold
good government above politics, good
men above the bad.
The pcople of New Mexico trust that
Governor Curry will put an immediate
stop to these outrageous proceedings
place the territory on a sane running
basis. Kick out and refuse To recoS-
nizc trouble makers.
That this fight has been a detriment
TO our interests. there is no question,
T. 80 tho hot
ter for New Mexico. The people are
tired: they Will enjoy a rest.