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The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-14

Try Columbia Club cigar and
you will be pleased. Union made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Barton Heights.

First honors pupils of Barton Heights
Schooal:
senior A Grade-Bayard Jetcs, Brad
street Peasley, Marguerite Gordon ana Mar
jorie King.
Intermediate B Grade-Maud Kuyi Henr,
Taylor. Armis Prat!er, ftebecca Davis.
Intermediate A Grade--Mamie Harris.
Junior B Grade-sopilie currie, Hiram
Sanders and Marian Cooke,
Junior A Grade--Ellis Gayle, Keith Rib
BILE. Frank Taylor and May Casselman.
Seventh B Grade-EthcI Priddy and Viola
james.
Seventh A Grade-Mary Broaddus. Franz
Harris and Martha Hcrndon.
Sixth 3 Grade-Lawrcnce Casselnlan ant
,sGry Carpenter.
Sixth 4 Cirade-virginla Cogbilh Carrie
Duggan and Ruby Bruce.
Firth Grade-Melcclm Fit, Lucy Tay
ol and Lucy Dual
Fourth b Cradc--Lnulse -STopins, Alice
Watkins and Mary Greso>>. Il
Fourth a Grade--Ferrs Priddy.
Third Gradr--Julian cray anderson
Green, Lamar Montcastle, Beauford Rag
land, AniiIe Armstrong, Virginia Griffin
Reata ~ g:.l ii9se pon Heea toir Mani,
and Virginia Whitehurst.
Third a t;ratle--Peroy Catheart,
Second 3 cirade--l.uoille Cooke Mabe
cridlin. irving Gordon. Alma .dtoomes, Gut
tor White, Elsie Wilson and Elizabeth Smart
Second y Gradcr-David liptchkiss, Helc.
First Il Gradc--Jumes Mccormick, Dwigh
Carpenter, Bob Meek, John Floor. Lewis
Watkins Eta Weiaenfeld and Mildred Lee
Rnslnnd. p
First A Grade--Bramncr crIlln lie,
Fletcher, Walter Sipp Ioseolinn Patterson
Margare, Leach, Rhcta Ilutzier. WIN Combs
and Tom Charley.
Second honor pupils:
Senior b Grade--Mlnnle Curric,
Senior A cirade--Eyelyn Carpenter ant
Intermediates q Cirade--Marlan Morfat
Ralph Eaton and Mary Graham
/ Intermediate A Grade--Hugh Rngland
Junior h Gra,le--t'eleste Anderson, Norma
Woodward and Bessie Davis,
Seeynth r. Grade--Joe Cross.
H SeyenthsgA C;rade---Nettie Pcrrott Darlle
ptather and .Jncl. SchWnlm.
SiXth "a C;rade-Elizabrth Armstrong. Ed
ward Richardson, Walter Gordon and Charles
Wells,
Green. Hazel schwam, Ada Fairlamb, Clar,
sWtscan and Anna Phillips.
FIFTH 3 Grude--Ioulse o'Neil Emil,
Fifth A Grade Edwin Ro,lou, Helen Duel
iIosephnc Iicrndon, Ruth fraylor, Frances
| Woodson aud Elise Whitehurst,
Fourth n C,rade-Susie Warreu, Lille Mn,
Kelly, Be,tie shlpault, Helen sim, Mary Ru
| ford /,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Msrtenstcin. Mary Strother. Pearl Tiller ana
Wmur Hanbury.
Third b Grade---Eva Horner
Third ), Grudc-Robert chappell Hinton
Richmond.
Second b Grade--Gracc Davis. Lena Hor-
ner, Dirk Kuyll George Sipp and Lois Gayle
Second a Grade---Wytlle Kelly. May
Major and Keith Taylor.
First Cirade-Marvin Stockton, Tyree
Watkins. Cecil Lancaster, Gfayson Shepherd
and Margaret Whltmoyer.
First A C;rade--Mildred Kelly, Jack Col
Inns and Atwell HiGsason.
Promoted without honors:
Senior a Grade--Bessie Payne.
Intermediate b Grade--Nannie Herndon-
Intermediate A Grade-Heen Rose and
Ruth Hopkins
Junior 4 Grade-.Vioet chambs I'll,
Collins and Gladys Martenstein.
seventh A C;rade---Horace Barnes.
sixth b tirade-George Figner, Jack
Fisher, claude Phillips, John stringcr. Exile
Owens and Annie Fletcher.
sixth \ Grade--Robert Ruford, Preston
GAYLE, Aubrey Hooper. George shinault
Earl Wann, Florence Harris Grace Harte
lius. Ella Wilkinson and Rose Wright,
LANCASTER, I.iuwood McCurdy, John Reid
August STEELE Thelma Currle. Elizabeth
Christian Mary Jones. Eva Lauterback an'
Olga Stockholm.
Eaton, Archie Leach, Ashley Peasley, Nor
gan srother. Douglass Wilkinson, l.uc!
Davis Lille Tller and Kate Wells.
Fourth A Grade--Alice Crutchhed. Marion
Scott Rufus Griffin, Pearl Harding. Ednt
yost aud Irene Yost.
Third u Grnde---Pngc Beck lanes Collins
Wade Minter. Annie Denruth. Birdie Powell
and irene Schaff.
Third A Grade---ciarlie Dabncy, Willie
James carl Polkman and Alden Gaylord.
Second B Grude-JencNievc Eaton ant
Starr Hall.
Second !, GradG--Rose Beck, Harvie IIar
rls Louise L.cadbetter. Edwin Mooers
Thomas Ruffsn, Talbot Ruflin. lrma Notch
Louise Marlborough and Eddie I'cod.
First b Grnde--Raymond Jones, Alfred
Benson Henry riller, Angus Gum. I.ucial
Cothcurt. Dorothy Gardner, Ester Statoi
ana Muliel Wills.
FIRST a tirpde--Edward Wright, Ethe
Coulter. Dorothy Kelly. Edith Mepowell
En,ma griffin, Bruce Wells, Eddie Rose
Mcud Dabney, Jack Collins and Theresa
Harris.
Mr Frank Martin has returned to Ports
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
mouth after pleasant visit to Mr.. Charles

mouth after pleasant visit to Mr. Charles
Wctscn in North Avenue.
Miss Maud Thompson, after a very delight
full visit at the home of Miss Virginia Har-
his in North Avenue. has returned to Balti-
more.
Miss Virginia Scay, of shores, Fnvanna
county. is tho guest OF her aunt, MIS-. Chas
10. Rady. of North Avenue.
Mrs. d. j.. Smith, of Baltimore. who has
beer visiting friends in Lamb Avenue, mas
Mr. Thomas Goodwin and family. Of
Louisa county hays moved to to Virginia nys
Der OF tho firm of Chisholm s. Co.
Mrs. j. L. Summers has returned to her
hsme In Virginia Avenue aatsr ,or very pleas
The second half session of the graded
school of Barton Heights begun Monday
with an Increase lao a'tsnannes he The pIps
were promoted and received honors.
Mr.. Warner CroXton. travelling passenger
for the southern Mrs VINO has
on Monteiro Avenue. has returned 10 Nor
folk.
visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs, W. H. II.
kidwell of Barton Avenue.
Mr.. Vrginius Croxten -::.s returned to his
| home in Monteiro Avenue from visit 10
| relatives In Hanover.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Klein. of tagers-
| town, Md. who has been visiting friends In
Richmond and Barton Heights. have re-
turned.
Mrs. N. B. croxton. who has been spend
Ing the past two weeks with her brother
Nj. w. +, Lewis. of Hanover has returned
I The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist
Church are planning for a musical to be
| given at an early date,
| The Tuesday night german, given By Miss
| Clara Long, was a great success. The
chaperons were Mr.. and Mrs. LauGhton
Crutchneld, Mrs, -. Redd and Mrs $. u
Long Those dancing We're Misses Gibson,
Fox, Knapp, willis. Gresham. iilisple, Rams
dell, Foizey Ray, Wharton. Mamie BRIGGS,
Ralph Williams, Robinson, McCurdy, Green,
Bertha seay, Swan. Pond. Parrish Nlrginta
Seay Mr.. and Mrs. Annette, and Messrs.
Hazelgroye. Howell. c, Rady Rose, Wood
Eson, Alexander Rady, Knight Harris, Boone.
| Long, Hopkins Ragland, Tomlinson,
| O'Roque, Johann. Herndon, Nnter podds,
Stone. Davis, Cavioria and others.
Mrs, j, ". Knapp and children. OF Barton
Avenue, are spending some time With rola-
| tiyes In the South.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

ccnsu-General William Harrison Brad.
Icy. OF Montreal, sends the following report
Oh rules and regulations for the controlling
ana movements of booms of logs in restrict-
ell harbors in Canada: ma
The rules ana regulations for the govern
mont OF ports in the provinces of Nova
Scotia, New Brunswick. Prince Edward
Island Quebec Ontario and British Column
biu have been amended to strengthen the
authority of harbor masters In controlling
| the movements or booms OF logs in restrict.
| Ell harbors A maximum penalty of $50
may be imposed for disobedience of the har-
| Dor masters orders,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
SUNDAY scHooI. CONVENTION,
Tentative Program for Mig Meeting Ii
I.9uIsyilIe In June.

BOSTON, MASS. February S. Chair
man w, N. aFlartshnrn, OF the program
committee OF the International sun
day School Association, to-day am
nolnced that the program for the
twelfth triennial convention of tbs
Association to be held In Louisville,
Ky. June 1S-e3d, has been tentatlNely
COMPLETED. There VIII be nearly a,6p0
delegates entitled to seats IN the con-
me Rev, pr, George w. rruitt, %
Dallas. Ten; tho Rev, pr. A., ~,
Schaufflel OF New York; Principal ~.
l. Reixford Of Montreal; president ~.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Douglas Mckenzie, of Hartford. Conn;
the Rev. DR.. John II. Goucher, of Balti-
more; Bishop C. b. Galloway, of Miss;
Governor Glenn. of North Carolina
former Governor w. j. Northen, OF
Georgia, Booker T. washington. Presi-
dent II. II. Hughes. of Depauw Univer-
sity, and Bishop w. M. Bell. OF Cali
tornia, will be among the speakers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

sons" Mrs. Barnes; P. NJ, devotional
service; 3:15 p NJ, Lesson Construc--
ton second lecture. Mrs. Barnes; 4
p. NJ, adolescence, First Stage" Pro-
fessor st. John; P. NJ, devotional SER
vice; S:15 p. NJ, "Adclescence. Middle
and Last Stage" Professor st. John.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Japanese Jinriklsha Exports Increasing.

Consul General Henry b. Miller. of Yoko-
hama writes that Japan IL steadily increas-
Ing her expectations of iinrikishas, In 1905
the shipments We're 10.o97 vehicles, valued
ut sl4s,SS5. Tho Straits Settlements took
}97266 worth China s29,15I and British
India slS.6is. During the first ten month OF
1907 Japan exported 1861 Jinrkshas, val
iicG at S15S.7Ol.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

world, will be in the city at that time,
and are expected to address the mass
meeting. The Rev. Thomas Semmes,
of st. Andrews Episcopal Church. who
has had notable success in enlistins
men in Bible study and Christian SER
Vice, will also take part in this meet
ing and will speak on Definite Organ.
ization and Duties for Men,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
GREAT INSTITUTE
TO BE HELD HERE
Sunday-school Workers Of City
Will Hear Notable
Speakers

mo .,.n,,,i -ra,. c,,,,, ,,,,,, H.,
No"u ''"s"s se''oo' :"
sutute, under me auspices OF the Inter
Sunday School Assocla-
ton. will be- held In the Grace stree,
p.nti5, .c,nr, 1,.,,.,, 80 60
la ,r e. nnus'se CIV o ulao'
iio.' va ~. iI. as'''
sIVo, WI - i'is,,,onu ~, ~
,naue ua ~ tn'n =, ~.
pase Nv, W. yn, ~, 49, auan M,
anu .mo la't'' ~ .ne 'as. ~ ,oaaind
iilipi w. -, t,a ,aaI az,
ny 49, cod ~ c,n,, .,,,nn,
- ai,u 'noae a,i',n n.t'os
ae.,n..y ~ i,,,a,ava tho,, s,,ir,o ~
po' 'o'i''s ~ ~ 800 si''p'''N'''
The INSTRUCTORS.
The purpose of the program commit
tee In planning for this years nsti-
;tpte, was to give the workers tic bene-
fit OF the experience Of the ablest ex.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Institute Program.

Institute fr0SFam.
The work OF the institute will be
progressive. All sessions Will be open
10 the public. The full program is as
follows:
sunday Afternoon, February 10Th, Z;
O'CIock.-General theme. Men and Or
sanized Christian Effort; THE World
Vision for Men, j. Campbell White,
New York, secretary of the Laymen's
missionary Movement Results to
Church and Community of Organized
Effort of Men" w. T. ELLIS Philadcl
phia. correspondent and lecturer,
l."Deinite Organization and Duties for
Men," Rev. Thomas Semmes. Richmond
service will be held in main audi
forum of the Grace Street Baptist
Church. An overflow meeting will be
arranged for in the lecture room of
the church.
Monday, February 17th.-Day ser
main auditorium. 8 p. M, devotional!
service;fS.15 p. NJ, lesson construction,
first lecture, Mrs. Barnes; a T. NJ,
EARLY Childhood the Kindergarten
Period" Professor ST. Johns P. NJ,
Childhood tho Primary PERIOD Pro-
fessor st. John.
Tucs,Iuy, February 1Sth.-10:SO a, NJ.
some Plain Points on the Why aud
How of Bible study" Or. White, 1870
a. NJ. THE Use of Pictures for Teach
An Outline study of the Gospel OF
John DR.. White; A p NJ, "Boshood
and Grlhood." Professor ST. john T.
NJ, devotional service; S:l5 p. NJ, THE
Busy Man and Bible study, DR., White
Wednesday, February 19th.--l0:a0 a.
NJ, devotional service; 1S:dC 4. NJ,
.'Teacher Trhining,, Rev, John Ridcout
| of St. Andrews Church; 1880 a. M.
l"Plans for Teaching SupplementalLe Les
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
CITY CAN AFFORD TO
SELL GAS AT 85.CENTS
Fs,Ig
Figures Showing Cost Of Man u
facture Based on Record OF
Last Year.
Knowles S Estimate Of
Cost Of Gas in ! 907

Gents.
nj holder ................... .4455
Cost Of gns per 1000 cubic feet
mt burner, Including extension, .J0t1
Cost Of Ens per 1000 cubic feet
ana extension ............... $3.50
Cost of Eas per 1000 cubic
feet mt burner. including
Interest and extension. .771O
LcnknEc. street lamps and
public buildings .........l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Effect on Taxation.

In the city there are 10,9i3 meters.
which supply about 10000 persons out
of population of 1000 or more. This
means. of course, that all citizens ara
not patrons of the gas plant. Mr..
Crenshaw's idea is that il the rate
should be reduced to that point where
the plant would have to be supported
by taxation. the entire population
would be paying for concession
granted to the consumers of gas.
Sub-Chairman Pollard. of the FinarS,e
Committee. does not believe that the
city is making any profit to-day when
tho product is being sold at 81. Other
members of Council are of the same
opinion. but some reduction will be
made IL tho recommendation of the
Committee on Light is not delayed by
the Finance Committee until after the
adoption of the budget.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

The total number of cubic feet ac-
counted for last year was 5,435. 80.
Sold at 50 cents per thousand feet
would make the receipts s326,619, s77.50.
Receipts were 1856, 1856, which would
leave a profit of S22,So7.7S, not count
ing penalties. The penalties In 1907
werc $2,o47a7. This, however. is not
legitimate part of the receipts. being
the burden imposed upon consumers
for tardy payment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

The work OF the institute will be
progressive. All sessions Will lie open
TO the public. The full program is as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Martenstein, Mary strother. Pearl Tiller
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Cost. including dcpre-
citation at burner. per
M" Gu. ft.........-
Cost. including rent.
Auditors. Treasurer's
and city Attorneys
expense ............-
lr'erest on cost as
above, at 4 p. c.
per year. ........
Cost including deprc-
citation and interest,
prr NJ rn n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

total number OF cubic feet ac-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Admitting that there is n difference
between his figures and the statement
Of Superintendent Knowles az to the
cost Of manufacturing gas, City Ac-
countant Crensliaw said yesterday that
he believed it could be sold to con-
Gumcrs at he rate of SIS cents per ono
Thousand cubic feet. He did not be-
1ieve, however. that there was any
demand for reduction, and he presents
ed practical argument in support OF
that contention. Witlaut including
depreciation or interest, Mr.. Crensfiaw
j. Of the opinion that the cost at the
burner would be about SO IL cents.
Dir. Knowles figures the cost at III.
Counting depreciation, interest and
portion of expense in the annexed ter
ritory. Mr.. Crenshaw's calculations
come up to IS cents.
Should Include All Expense.
Tho statement which | have pre-
pared" said the City Accountant. does
not include any charge for taxes.
rental or of office in the City Hall. or
any portion OF cost of the Auditors,
Trcasurer's or city Attorneys offices.
"A portion Of the expense OF these Of
fees should Debut never has been
figured in the cost of manufacturing
gas in this city, so far as / know"
This expense is figured as follows:
Auditor. 5000; Treasurer 5000; CITY At
torney. $1,000; rent, $1,000 IL the
property were operated by individuals
they would necessarily have to pay
rent. employ lawyers. and others. More
over, they would pay taxes.
City Accountants Statement.
Mr.. Crenshaw's figures for the cost
of manufacturing last year follow:
rhc receipts rom the sale OF gas,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09

Total cost At burner. s22.,Ilo q
Total cost at burner,
per M" GU. IT,. 80 o.
lighting ........ s.l2e /;
Cos per M, includ-
ing street lighting. Sl o.
Annual replacement
charge or depreciation
on cost. 1890. TU:.0@
10 December 81. 1907.
Cost OF machinery.
100000 AT 5.si p. c.S 1i,5so 90
Holders, pipes. mains,
is p. c........... 1850 80
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-28
SCHOOL PUPILS IN
PATRIOTIC PROGRAM
REGULATIONS, Reading and Musical
Numbers Are Given at the In
coin Building.

The pupils of the upper gra1es of
the Lincoln school tins afternoon are
rendering a patriotic program cont
memorating the birth of Washington
Lincoln and Longfellow. The program
follows:
Recessional-"Holy, Holy, Holy.
Lord God Almighty
Welcome address-May Nissen.
Mandolin solo-John Lamp
Recitation, Battle of Trenton
Ben Reidy.
Chorus, America'-School.
Washington dialogue-George Ftye:,
Dillon Sperry.
Song, Mount Vernon Bells"-Puplls
from seventh and eighth grades.
Biography of Lincoln. written by
Ogden Nash-Arthur Carlson.
Gettysburg speech-Glenn Fry.
Tribute to Washington and Lincoln
Emma Seeburger.
Vocal solo-Mrs. I. B. Reldy.
Life of Longfellow - Dorothy
Rhoads. Marion Cleaveland.
Story of the Arm Chair-Helen bet
jens.
Recitation, "The Builders" by Long
lfellow-Agnes McGinness.
Instrumental tric-Nellie Knox, 10
sephine Knox, James Mcnamara.
Story of Lowelrs life-Helen Mar
shall, Margaret Myers. Paul Dahlen
Violin solo-Willis Weld.
Recitation. "The First Snowfall" b!
Lowell-Helen Young.
Violin and piano duet-Miss Flor
ence Freistat Frank Freistat.
| Chorus, "Hurrah for the Flag =
School.
| March.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-28

vailed. during the month in question,
for the above period of years, but must
not be construed as a forecast of the
weather conditions for the coming
month:
The mean or normal temperature
of March in sc years has been 50 with
the warmest month, that of 1878, hav-
ing an average of As and the coolest
month, that of 1877, having an average
of 2S. The highest temperature re-
corded was 81 on the 21st, 1907, and
the lowest was s below on the LIST,
1890. The average precipitation for
March has been 2.24 inches. with an
average of 10 days with .O1 inches Or
more. The greatest monthly precipi-
tation was 4.S5 inches in 1898 and the
least II inches in 1885. The greatest
amount of precipitation in any "a
hours was 1.91 inches on the 18th,
1884 The average number of clear
days has been z, cloudy Is and partly
cloudy II. The prevailing winds have
| been from the northwest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-28

Americas Greatest Concert organist.
DR.. Minor c. Baldwin, Americas
greatest concert organist, at the First
Methodist church tonight. Admission
25 and Is cents. Don't fail to hear
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-28
Fashion and Fat.

Isn't it fortunate that when fashion
demands slender gracefulness of wom-
en- who have to break corset laces to
make themselves even presentable that
science steps in and makes their task
easy?
For dieting and exercising it has
substituted a pleasant, wholesome mix
ture that can be obtained at small cost
from any druggist, viz: 1aounce Mar
mola, " ounce Fluid Extract Cascars
Aromatic, and 31s ounces Syrup Sim
pick.
One teaspoonful of this mixture after
meals and at bedtime will take off four
to seven pounds of fat week without
causing wrinkles, interfering with the
diet, or distressing the stomach in the
slightest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-28
LOCAL AGENTS FOR THE
THOMAS WATCHING RACE
Leader in New York to Paris Rum
Should Reach Clinton, Iowa,
Some Time Tomorrow.

The world is watching the New
York to Paris automobile race and it
may well be supposed that foreign
who hope to triumph
in the contest are not pleased with
the showing made by the Thomas car,
the only American machine entered.
The Thomas car left Chicago this
morning on its way to San Francisco
and will probably reach Clinton to-
morrow. A number of enthusiasts ex-
pect TO go to Clinton from the three
cities to see the leading racers pass
that point. No one in the three cities
is watching the contest more closely
than the Mason Carriage works people
OF Davenport who hold the local agen.
cy and have Thomas stock cars. such
as is making the big race, on view in
tkeir warerooms. The Thomas is adj
vertised as a car that mot only goes
but comes back"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-28

made his way safely to Canada where
he remained till after the civil war.
He was So years and six months old
The colored Masons will hold services
at the home at O'clock tomorrow and
burial will lake place at Chippiaanock
cemetery
The funeral of Mrs. Peter AleXan-
der colored, will be held at o'clock
church, where services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. S. r. Cottrell. Burial
will take place at Chippiannock ceme-
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-28
FORMER SLAVE DIES
AT MASONIC HOME
Thomas Coleman Had Experience Of
Flight to Canada to Escape
from His Master

Thomas Coleman died yesterday
afternoon at 1920 at the colored Ma
sonic home in South Rock Island, he
having for several years been an in
mate of that institution. The cause
o. death was ali attack of the grip.
Mr.. Coleman had an interesting ca
reer, having in his early years been a
slave when slavery prevailed in the
south and suffered the miseries of
servitude. This caused hin. to make
a desperate effort to escape and he,
after carefully laying his plans. one
day fed from his masters home and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-28

inal vaudeville for Rock Island, is full
of funny situations, resulting from
the antagonistic character of true
son of the Emerald isle and typical
peasant from the banks of the Rhine,
and snappy musical numbers. Man
ager Friedenwald will keep the COM
pany here for the remainder OF the
week. /
Is Strong Dramatic Situation.-One,
of the strongest dramatic situations
ever seen on the local stage takes
place in 1.-The Cow Puncher," which is
at the Illinois tomorrow, matinee and
evening In the fourth act band OF
cattle rustlers headed by Carlos Men
doza, a sworn enemy of Tom Lawton,
the captain of the rangers, and Black
Hank, an all-around bad man, have
captured Billy Lawton, Toms broth
er, and are trying to force him to join
them by starvation and threats OF
death, when they are suddenly sur
rounded by Lawton's men. Lawton
believes his brother guilty and SEN
fences him to death with the rest,
Carlos Mendoza swearing Billy guilty.
The scene where Lawton pronounces
| the death sentence on his own brother
| is one that the author, Hal Reid, has
taken full advantage of.
Novel instruments in Orchestra
| Of l>xrH
W. Savage for his forthcoming pro-
duction of Puccini's Madam Butter
fly in this city is notable for num-
Der of new features. The Puccini
score calls for much that was not re-
quired in old grand opera orchestra
ton and Mr.. Savage has endeavored
to reach this impressionistic touch of
the Goliah of the modern Italian
school of grand opera, by employing
many new instruments not generally
known in this country To produce
much of the Japanese and other eff
fects, Mr.. Savage has imported new
instrument called the celeste, to be
used for the first time in America
This is made by Muestral of London
land consists of series of bells in
two octaves of the chromatic scale,
tuned to normal pitch. with a key
board similar to that of piano and
lplayed like it. Another new instru
lment-purely Japanese-is a set OF
lgongs tuned to intonc a diminished
lG. This is used in the accumulated
passages of the Buddhist marriage rite
land in the hari-kari scene. There is
lalso a double set of tympani in sets
of three tambours-quite unusual.
viola di gambia and viol d'amore was
employed not long ago by Charles
Loef1er of Boston Symphony fame, ir
his symphonic poem, The Death o