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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13
Blanche Bates the Only Actress Who
Ever Played to Standing Audience

Blanche Bates is i'll all probability
the only living actress who has played
to an audience of approximately 2000|
persons all of whom without murmr
stood for three hours watching Il per
Torrance by her, and at the end TT
that time gave evidence Of their Will
linSness to stand even longer, by ap-
-plauding the actress to the echo ana
remaining quietly for another 10 min
utes while she voiced her thanks. This
unique compliment was paid Miss
Bates three years ago in~Seatt!2 wh2l
she was appearing as Yo San III David
Belasco's drama of cid Japan, Tho
Darling of the Gods
The actress was touring the Pacific
coast when Belasco severed his rcla
tiOns with those managers who nov
constitute what is known as the the
atrical syndicate" and retaiiat.ng. they
Immediately took steps which result ID
in the debarment of the BelaSco A.
fractions from the majority of first
class theaters in that neighborhGOd.
| Booked in Seattle for night there
was no place for Miss Bates to appear
until arrangements were finally made
for her occupancy of a new play house
| then in the course of construction an
| intended for vaudeville.
| BY the time Miss Bates and her com
pany arrived in Seattle, the house was
ready to receive them. Everything n
the way of decorations to the front and
auditorium of the theater was finished
lbut there were no seats These, how
lever, were expected every minute and
a special crew of wOrllmcn was ready
to install them as soon as they arrived
THE box Office was opened and inside
of few hours the house was sold OUT
Then late in the afternoon there
came a telegram announcing that III,
Ichairs shipped from Il distant city hat
been stalled by a blizzard in the noun
tains and there was no hope of theiI
lputting in an appearance for a week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13
MISS HULDA kUGHLER

There is a beauty and attractive
ness in health which is far greater
than mere regularity of feature.
A sickly. irritable, and complaining
woman always carries a cloud of
depression with her; she is not only
unhappy herself but is a damper to
all joy and happiness when with her
family and friends.
1t is the bright, healthy, vivacious
woman who always charms and carries
sunshine wherever she goes.
If a woman finds that her energies
are tagging and that everything tires
her: if her feminine system fails to
perform it's allotted duties, there is
nervousness. sleeplessness, faintness,
backache, headache, bearing down
pains, and irregularities, causing
constant misery and melancholia,
she should remember that Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable COMPOUND
made from native roots and herbs will
dispel all these troubles. BY correct
ing the cause of the trouble it cures
where other treatment may ave
failed.
Miss Elizabeth Wynn, of No. 205
9Th Avenue, New York City, writes :
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
"For months / suffered with dreadful
headaches, pain in the back and severe
hemorrhages I was weak and out of sorts
all the time. Lydia f. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound helped me when all other medi-
cine had failed. 1t seemed to be Just what
needed and quickly restored my health "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13
Mrs. Pinkham's Invitation to Women.

Women suffering from any form
of female weakness are invited to
promptly communicate with Mrs.
Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. From the
symptoms given, the trouble may be
located and the quickest and surest
way of recovery advised. Out of her
vast volume of experience in treating
female ills Mrs. Pinkham probably
has the very knowledge that will
help your case. Her advice is free
and always helpful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13

Blanche Bates.-As Minnie Smith,
the girl, in The Girl of the Golden
West David Belasco'S wonderfully
successful drama of California, in the
days of 40. Miss Blanche Bates is at
the Grand opera house. Davenport, to-
morrow. The Girl of the Golden
West" is the second production issu-
ing from the Belasco studio that New
York audiences admired all of last sea
son. Were it not for previous con
tracts that compel their departure
from the metropolis, there is no doubt
that Miss Bates and the play could
remain there as, long as did Mr.. War
field in THE Music Master" But the
newest Belasco, piece. The Rose of
the Rancho was booked for the Be
lascO home theater in New York. and
so Miss Bates and "The Girl of the
| Golden West have begun their tour
| of the other large cities of the coun-
TRY That Miss Bates would score Il
great personal success in The Girl of
the Golden West" was never ques-
toned; developments have shown
that this success is the greatest of
her career When this actress tri-
umphs as Cigarette in Under Two
Flags" and Yo-San in THE Darling ri
the Gods" are recalled, an idea of the
real depth of the impression she has
created is easily gained The charac
ter is totally unlike any in which she
has heretofore been seen, but it fits
Iher to perfection which is cause for
little wonder since it was written es
Ipecially for her by Mr. Belasco. who
has for several years been constantly
studying the actress methods and
capabilities.
i ConspicuousIy Well Fitted.-Two 81
the principals in The College Widow
which will be seen at the Illinois the
alter Monday evening. March Is, are
conspicuous because of their physica
fitness as well as artistic ability. Hal
lett Thompson, who plays the football
hero BILLY Bolton) was left guard OF
Il the ST Mary's team (Emmetsburg
Md for three years and later joine.
the squad of the strong Duquesne Ath
letic club in Pittsburg. Miss Pea"
Abbott who plays the athletic gil
sails knock about" single handed al
! Isummer at Long Branch AID carries
bag of golf clubs around the countr,
while on tour.
i Reduce Prices.-The D'Ormond-Fu!
Ter company which is at the Illinoi:
theater all this week, announces tina
the prices will be 10, Is and 20 cent,
for all evening performances, instead
of 10, 20, and 80 cents, as previousl,
Istated.
II 1t flows like fire through your veins
lit does the work. If you're wastins
4 aWaV day hv day take Hallictor,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13

With rucful cOuntcnance the man
ager addressed those members of the
prospective audience who arrived car
iy demanding admission to the theater.
He explained the lack of accOmmOdl-
money. They refused to accept it.
Others following them took the same
stand, and finally the manager decided
to allow those who desired 20 stand
And the entire audience stood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13

Reduce Prices.-The D'Ormond-Fu
Ter company which is at the Illinoi
theater all this week, announces tina
the prices will be 10, Is and 20 cent
for all evening performances, instea
of 10, 20, and 80 cents, as previousl
stated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13

Her First Starring Tour.-Grace
Merritt in When Knighthood Was III
Flower" is the attraction announced
for the Illinois theater, Sunday matt
nee and night. AS to the play When
Knighthood Was in Flower" little neal
be said AS is well known it is prob
ably the most successful dramatiZatiOn
of a novel which has been produced in
the last decade. While this is Miss
Merritts initial starring tour, her eX-
perience in her chosen field has been
most wide and varied Her earliest
engagements were with Richard Mans
field and Julia Marlowe. in whose COM
panies she was assigned minor roles
Then a season as leading woman with
II. Reeves Smith. the English actor
during his tour of this country. After
creating the part of The Lady" ii
Bernard Shaw'S "A Man of Destiny"
Miss Merritt essayed dip in vaude-
ville," with repertoire of one-act
comedies, and this season she WIS
chosen by Manager Ernest Shipman tn
succeed ROselle Knott as Mary tut
dor. Miss MerrittS supporting conf
fpany includes number of well known
players, the principal ones being john
| +. MacGregor, William Clifford, Tom
Hall, George Rareshide. John &. Ed
wards, Frank Sagerson, Virginia Gran
ma, Alice Leavitt, Jessie Eleanor Ter
ry. Louise Cowels, Lucille Mitchell AMI
Elsie Sinclair. The greatest care has
been exercised in the selection of the
costumes, scenery and electrical eff
fects, which require special car fog
transportation. and which are declared
to be absolutely correct from an his
torical point of view.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13

College Spirit Observation-Disclosures
spirit is the dominant note in AT
Yale" The chief incident is the race
between the varsity crews of Yale and
Harvard, the contest being won at the
last moment through the efforts 1f
Dick Seeley after treacherous fellow
student had nearly succeeded in huml-
iating his alma mater. Paul Gilmore
plays the leading role of Seeley. 4
handsome, lovable chap who has
worked his way through college. and
has fallen in love with the sister of his
chum through her picture, which he
has seen on his chum'S mantle. The
vaccinations of a fellow student who
is in love with the girls millions, arc
finally Outwitted by the straightfor-
wardness of the hero. and all ends
merrily Mr.. Gilmore frankly confess Is
that he mas never had a part so full
of nerve and life. and one that has
intoxicated him so with the mere
pleasure of acting as has this ener
getic. enticing role of the stroke ~
the varsity crew. The production viii
be seen here within a fortnight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13

1t flows like fire through your veins;
1T does the work. If you're wasting
away day by day. take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents, tea or
tablets. T. H. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13

Miss Hulda Kughler, of No, IS,
West 18th Street, New York City,
writes:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13
Saved Her Sons Life.

The happicst mother in the little
town of Ava, Mo, is Mrs. S. Rupee.
She writes: One year ago my son was
down with such serious lung trouble
that our physician was unable to help
him; when, by our druggists advice.
began giving him DR.. Kings New Dis
covCry, and | soon noticed improve
ment. | kept this treatment up for n
few weeks, when he was perfectly well.
He has worked steadily since at car
pCnter work DR.. Kings New Discov
cry saved his life Guaranteed best
cough and cold remedy by w. T. HartZ
druggist. 301 Twentieth street OF
cents and 81. Trial bottle free.
To remove cough, get at the cold
which causes the cough. There is moth
| ing so good as Kennedy's Laxative
| Cough Syrup. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13

BOOKINGS AT THE GRAND.
March 14-Blanche Bates in "The
Girl of the Golden West"
At an Early Date-"The Powers that
Be-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:--

'For months I was i'll with an internal
trouble. | suffered terrible agony, was
nervous, irritable, and sick all the time. |
took different medicines without benefit.
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
was recommended and within six months I
was completely restored to health and l
want to recommend it to every suffering
woman"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13

March 23-Mahara's Minstreis.
March, 24-"Royal Chef"
March 25-Mclntyre & Heath In
1.-THE Ham, Tree"
March 31-"The Village Parson."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-13

Women who are troubled with
painful or irregular functions, back
ache, bloating Tor fiatulence). displace-
ments, inflammation or liberation.
that bearing-down feeling, dizziness,
indigestion, or nervous prostration
may be restored to perfect health and
strength by taking Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1907-07-13
THE POINT OF VIEW
Our little sister of the West
breads our Appetite for
New Railroads.
crowley to New Iberia
would overshadow inttrme.
diate points.

Not long since the following bi
Of Information made its appear
ance in the columns of the l4afay
cite Democrat:
"A meeting was held at the Ci,y
Halt last Wednesday evening at which
we're present Hon. Overton Cade and
Hon. Harrison Theall. These gentle
! men discussed with nunbcr Of our
citizens the feasibility Of building a
railroad from Eunice via Churchpoint
Vatican, Lafayette and Youngsville
to Abbeville. The projects and points
given out relative 20 the possibility
of such venture ME: with much en-
thusiasm and all present at the meet
ing concurred in the opinion that such
q road would he Of untold benefit to
Greater LAFAYETTE"
Last Saturday the Abbeville
Herald spoke out in meeting and
gave rent to her pent up apprt
tensions III the clipping quoted
below. In this race for railroads,
the Iberians are caudid enough to
confess that they have not gotten
eoough for one good .quare meal
yet. Therefore our confrere is
about right-if there is anything
d the project that is specially
inviting and promising New
Iberia should be counted in
Here is a good job for our Business
League. Thesscheme IS feasible and
if the proper steps are taken it can be
built. But the chances are that if the
matter is agitated. Crowley will get
busy and insist on building from
Crowley to New Iberia. by way of
Abbeville and north of Lake Simonet.
This is an ideal route for the Kansas
City Southern.
If such a road goes through it
would be an excellent opportunity
for us to get a connection with the
Rock Island at Eunice. The
possibilities of the Teche valley
and Of deep water at Berwick
City should be enticing to the
projecting company.
Since writing the above anOthe
meeting was held at Lafayette
with representatives present from
all interested points. New Iberia
was represented by Mr.. F. M.
Welch.s Organization is being
perfected.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1907-07-13
THREE AUTOS

Mr. Ferd King wore very sat
istied smile on Friday morning
! when seen at the Central Market
yesterday morning. In answer
70 an inquiry, he said it was the
.AutO smilev-the machines had
arrived.
Three Autos, of the Ford make
arrived here yesterday morning,
making three of Iberia's citizens
very happy. The railroad officials
could hope for no peace till the
machines were dellverd. ID fact
the machines were shipped from
the factory on the 2Sth ult. and
we're expected with the following
week. AS they did not turn up
as anticipated tracers were start
I'd at both ends Of the route
searching for the car which con
tanned the three autos.
The machines were delivered to
tGeir Ow ners:-Dr. J w. Il. Shaw,
Frrd King and POrtens X. Burke
Mr. King explained his further
about the arrival Of the
i'll about these words
Just think Of all the dry weather
we have had Dry road No
Autos. Now, :he Autos have ar
ii yed-just look at the mud in the
street! | have but two weeks left
IN which to learn how to handle
and manage the machine before
my departure for New York-and
t promises 10 be raining every
lay.
Mr.. King has the sympathy of
he lberian IN his great joy.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1907-07-13
WRITE US A LETTER

IN strictest confidence. telling us a!l
YOUR troubles. We y III send free ai-
vice Gin rlain selied enveloPe). Ad-
dress: Ladies Advisory Dept. The
Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chatta-
nooga, Tenn.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1907-07-13
THE INTER-C0ASTAl CANAL.
The further Prosecution of
the work on this End.
Awaits the Interpretation of
Higher Authorities at
Washington.

The trouble that has been g,
perienced by the Government En-
glneer in getting right of wa
through into the Teche from tn
west, in accordance with a st,ic
Interpretation of the language @
Act. authorizing the dredging o
the inland waterway, must u,
quite fresh in the memory Of all
The exact language Of the act, Al
appertains to the intercoastal wat
er way. il as follows:
BE 1t enacted by the Senate ant
house OF Representatives Of the Unit
ed States OF America in Congress as
sembled, That tie following sums 81
money De and are herety, appropria
ted to be paid out of . ny money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated
to be Immediately available and to be
expended under the direction of the
Secretary Of War and the supervision
Of the Chief of Engineers. for the con-
struction, completion, repair. and pre-.
servation OF the public works herin-
after named:
Improving Inland Waterway Chan
! mel from Franklin to Mermeutau
Louisiana, in accordance with the
rep 1rt submitted in House Document
Numbered Three hundreds and thirty
SIX, Fifty-ninth Congress, second SEES
sion. eighty nine thousand two hun
ired and ninety.two dollars, and the
Secretary Of War may enter into con-
tract or contracts for such material
and work as may be necessary to com
plete said project, to be paid for as ap-
Dropriations may from time to time
be made by law, not to exceed two
hundr.d Thousand dollars ia excess
of the amount herein appropriated
AS It was a question of 10 lit
tie moment just what force should
be given to the word Frank iu-
in the above clause. the matter
was submitted to the War Depart
ment some time ago, requesting an
opinion. 1t is obvious, that if il
is held that HFranklin means the
limits Of the town r.
ferred to, then it would be usel. 50
for .Jeanerete or New IBERIA 10 ex-
pend the energy of an hour or the
value of a dollar, in looking ~
and acquiring possible rights OF
way to be submitted for accept.
snce.
The Joint C0mm!tte was advis-
ID sometime ago of the drift of
matters Thus their apparent
nactivety, in the face Of former
'tatement that all plans, maps
md proposals mnst be submitted
" July 10th, 1907. The follow.
ng letter is the lates, informa.
ion obtalnable on this subject nr
Q .he present writing:
UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE {
New Orleans. La. July 5. 1907
To Hon. K. F. Brosssard,
New Iberia, La.
Dear Sir:-Replying to your letter
July 8, 1907. have the honor to =
tate that the ruling Of the Department
o the matter Of route for Inland Wat
rway has not vet been received at
his Office. Ny report was sent off i'm
after our conference on this
abject some time ago and shall send
On cory az soon as the ruling is at !;
and.
l would suggest that nothing futher
: done In the matter Of executing /
romises for right Of way by New Ibe- {
a Or Jeanerette parties until the De-
renders decision on the 7
oints presented by me. lC
Very respectfully.
J. F. McIndoe,
Captain, Corps Of Engineers, =
. s. Army. Z
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1907-07-13
new RICE SHIPPED
Mr.. P. A. Conrad Shipped 80
Sacks this Morning.

This morning Ar P. 4. Conrad ship
ped to Bernard & Grima. New Orleans
. sacks Of rice fros.s the harvest Of
1901. This rice - planted Feb. Is
and hafvested July 8. Shipments
1lll - seetaonos5 fkroasA sbe bal-
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1907-07-13
Gel. WtDDklaeom Scheduled Tor
Rayme fer T0mOrrow.

o40yme Ter Tomorrow.
The societe Franchise of Rayne
has made elaborate preparations
Tor a grand celebration on the l4th
Of July ut the Rsyne Driving rark
and in response to an invitation
Col. Tho. :. Wilkinson will ad-
dress the assemblsge on that date
setting forth his claims a. q can
didate for the position as chief ex.
ecutlve of the State. The event is
looked forward 10 with great plea
ue, and it is expected lha: large
crowd will atteDd.-Rayne Tri-
bune.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1907-07-13

Fer Grsp. 'dpsas a36 malaria
Use Royslijs chlk Tonic. Good
to take s&d SITE - fine general
tonic 5Oc. l1l6aey back il you
want It F0l aals b. All DruG-
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1907-07-13
~ SUFFERED AWFUL PAIN

in ny womb and ovaries, ;" writes Mrs.
Naomi Bake, Of Webster Groves, Mo-.
ana my menses were very painful
ana irregular. Since taking Cardui /
feel like new woman, and do not
suffer as did,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
NORMAL PRIZE-WINNERs.
Young Women Who Take
Honors at State Institution.

STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, FARM
WILLIE. VA, April 27,-At recent
meeting of the faculty the hohors
Of the graduating class OF June, 1907.
were awarded. Miss Elizabeth Edwards.
of Newport News. was chosen to deliver
the valedictory address, the first honor.
Miss Flora c. Thompson. OF Bluetield,
". Va, was elected salutatorian, the sec
ond honor. Both young ladies have made
an excellent record, and are worthy rep-
resentatives of their class.
At the last meeting of the senior class
appointments were made to all the hon
orary positions within the gift of the
class. They are as follows: Miss Lucy
Rice, historian; Miss Beryl Morris. pro-
phet; Miss Mary Steger, poet; Miss
Belle Brosius. writer of the will.
The committee having in charge the
decision of the Annuars prize literary
contest made the following awards: Best
story, Miss Flora thompson; best poem.
Miss Bessie Sampson.
The faculty for the Summer Normal
School at Farnville has just been COM
pleted. as follows: General Supervisor.
Mr.. J. l.. Jarman; Director and Lecturer
on Pedagogy, Mr.. Elmer +. Jones: Bus
mess Manager, Mr.. b. NJ. Cox; Drawing
Miss Martha w. Coulling; Primary Work.
Miss Margaret ". Haiiburton: Nature
WILING -NctilouS ZOE lhtSi.
mediate Grades, Miss Fannie w. Dunn;
Arithmetic. Mr.. j. Harry Whitmore,
Stanton; History and Civics. Mr.. Lee
Bidgood: English Grammar. Miss Lula O..
Andrews: Geography and Physiology,
Miss Minnie V. Rice; Manual Training.
Miss Mollie Mauzy.
The prospects for the Summer Normal
are encouraging. The surrounding coun-
ties have contributed literally to Its sup
port, as has the city of Farmville. The
entire equipment OF the Normal School
classrooms. auditorium. laboratories and
lbrary-will be at the disposal OF the
faculty and students. The course of
study will offer excellent opportunities
for review and preparation for examina-
tions. and for new ideas on subject mat
ter and methods in the public school
branches
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Martinsville Social
Especial to The rimes.pispatch.

MARTINSvII.LE. VA. April 81
Colonel and Mrs. Pannill Rucker, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. II. Spencer and Mr.. II. G.
Gravely, OF MartinsvilIe. attended the
opening exercises of the jamestown
Exposition this week
Misses Elizabeth and Mona white.
of Norfolk. Va. are guests at the home
of their uncle. Judge S. G. White,
here.
Tho many friends of Mr.. r. w. Blair
regret to learn that he will make his
home In Roanoke. Va, after July next.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Stone left Mar
tinsv!lle few days ago to make their
future home at Allisonia, Va. where
Mr. Stone will engage in the mercan-
tile and farming business Mr.. Stone.
however, will still retain an interest
in the Henry County Tobacco Company,
of Martinsvillc, with which he has been
associated for several years.
Mrs. DIR. James NJ. Smith and her son.
John 4. Smith, are guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. G. Peters, in Bristol, Va
Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Williams returned
few days ago from visit OF sew
eral weeks to relatives in Wytheviila.
Va