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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
THE TWENTY-F0URTH VICTIM

L. j. Ezell of Marshall, Mo-, Dies as
Result of Dotsero Wreck Injuries.
GlenwoOd Springs, Col, Jan. 90
L. j. Ezell of Marshall, Mo-, injured
in the wreck on the Denver & Rio
Grande passenger train at Ditsero Fri
day, died today Ezell makes the oath
victim.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
LAKE CARRIERS MEETING
Main Business Consideration of Open
Shon Rule on Vessels

Detroit. Jan. 2O.-Vesselmen from all
over the Great Lakes were present to-
day when President William Living
ston called to order the annual meet
ing of the Lake Carriers association.
One of the most important matters to
come before the members is the plan
which embodies the enforcement OF
the open shop principal on ships ell
rolled in the association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
Rockefeller's benefactions to $24,515,-
322.
Makes College Fund s2e5.ooo

Carthage, H., Jan. 20.-Henry Den
hart of Washington, ILL.,, yesterday
paid to the trustees of Carthage col
lege 100000 to fulfill his offer of that
amount if like sum was raised. This
makes the active endowment of Garth
age college $265,000. An insurance
of $4,000 science hall was promised
by Andrew Carnegie if the 100000
was raised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
McGinnity Sold to Indianapolis.

New York, Jan. 20.-Joe McGinnity,
the Giants famous iron man. was
sold yesterday to the Indianapolis club
Of the American association, not one
of the National league clubs refusing
to waive on the man who did at least
half the work that made the New York
team champion of the world in 1908.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20

American life today from the stand
point of the average man and more
vitality than any play that has gone be-
fore, and it establishes this new play
wright as man with a message for
the American public whose context
commands as eager a hearing as the
latest Extra" 1t is the story of q
man who believes the world owes him
a living and with a brain full of seeth-
ing socialism and greed, tries to col
lect the debt from the pocket of his
employer. 1t is story that is alive
and walking up and down the streets
of Rock Island, and it has been told
from the inside in Paid in Full by
the half dozen characters most con-
cerned. in four acts with plain Ameri-
can vernacular and lines as forceful as
mental sledgehammers. to. drive deep
the thought; with a climax reached by
the boldest daring, that sweeps the
play out of the slough and mire of dis
honor and despair, into astriumphant
vindication of goodness and mercy.
and a last act that clinches fast the
moral denouement tragic with the in
evitable. For the benefit of those who
do not believe in Sunday theaters the
Wagenhals and Kemper company have
arranged for a return engagement 1T
the Illinois theater on next Friday
night. The cast and production which
gave such excellent satisfaction here
last month will again be with MS Sale
of seats will open Wednesday morn
ing.
Where "The Merry Widow Came
From.-AThis city next Sunday will
see Henry w. Savage's notable produc-
ton of The Merry Widow" the record
breaking Viennese opera of this coun-
| try. THE Merry Widow was first
produced at the Theater an der Wien,
| in Vienna, where it had the German
title. die Lustige Witwe." This his
torie theater is the house in which
Mozart produced his Magic Flute
and as you sit within its painted walls
YOU can realize how the place must
have resounded to: the plaudits of the
delighted Viennese in 1891. The drop
curtain shows a picture OF episodes in
The Magic Flute" and one of thu
chracters is a portrait of old Schikan
eder, the shrewd manager who wrots
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20

'Success.''-New York Herald. Sea
sons best find.'-Alan Dale. American.
Held audience breathless. '-Evening
Journal Exceptionally absorbing dra-
ma = Hines. Big dramatic hit
Acton Davies, Sun. "AbSorbing."-Bu
Mantle, Tribune. Laughing with rich
comedy."-Amy Leslie. News. strikes
home."-A- l. Hall. Journal. Triumph
ed.'-Percy Hammond, Post. Great
Warren Mcintyre, American.
Brilliantly east and staged. Greatest
dramatic success i'm 20 years. Most inn
portant theatrical event of the season.
Seat sale Wednesday, . a.. m. Prices
25c. soc. 75c. 81. $3.50.
Note.-Mail orders for seats accompa :
MED by check or money order and self
addressed stamped envelope will be ac-
cepted now and filled in order received.
Phone west 224.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20

the execrable libretto of the opera and
made his fortune out of Moazrt's gen
ius. In the same theater Johann
Strauss of blue Danube" fame dis
closed to the world his captivating
adaptations of his rhythmic dance tune
to the realm of the operetta. This
theater was in the throes of pecuniary
distress when the manager decided 70
try 1.-The Merry Widow and found
that he had struck new vein Of
amusement assaying almost entirely
pure gold A most Ingratiating, cap
tivating. alluring and haunting produc-
ton it is, full of that golden cham
payne of Viennese life which is so
much softer and less biting than the
wine of Paris. And under it lies the
irresistible seduction of the Viennese
waltz. the dance of dances, that steals
away mems souls by the way of their
toes.
Moline Choral Union to Sing "Mcs-
siah." - Tuesday evening, Feb 2, at
1915. the Choral union of Moline will
sing the oratorio, THE Messiah at the
First Congregational church, corner
| of Fifth avenue and Seventeenth
street, Moline. The solos will be sung
| by prominent singers from Chicago,
| notably Mrs. Geneyieve Clark Wilson,
| soprano; Mrs. Rose Lutiger Cannon
contralto; Holmes Cowper, tenor, and
Arthur Middleton, basso. The chorus
of hundred and more voices from
Rock Island, Moline. East Moline, Wa
tertown and Silvis will be under the
direction of DIR. Charles E. Alum, one
of the distinguished oratorio leaders OF
the west, who has been training the
chorus since early fall. There will be
an accompaniment of strings, piano,
and organ.
| Preliminary to this concert, and as
q part of the work of the Choral union,
there will be at the First Congrega
ional church, this evening at Sis, an
illustrated lecture on the history OF
oratorio by DR.. Alum, who is an au
thority This lecture will be exceed
ingly interesting and should be attend
ed by all of thise who wish to heal
the Messiah.
"The Girl at the HeIm."-The LIZ
Sale theater success, the up-to-datc
musical comedy, "'rhe Girl at tins
Helm" is to be presented at the Bur
tbs tonight.
Will Play "The Devil."-The Elite
Stock company will. beginning tomor
row night, essay the presentation o
THE Devil which will be rather more
ambitious than anything heretofore at
/ temnted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
ADJUSTMENTS
The Illinois.

The Illinois.
Sixteenth Street and Second Avenue.)
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Jan. 22-"PaId In Full.-
Jan. c3-"Hans ana Nix, matinee.
Jan. 24-"Phc Merry widow,
Jan. 25-Black Crook, Jr., burIesquc.
Jan. 31-"NIiss Pctticoats,o matinee
and night.
The Elite.
tEighteenth Street. North Of Second
Avenue)
Cooper Stock company, In two per-
formances daily, matinee at $3.50 and
evening at S.15.
The Family.
tsecona Avenue. East OF Nineteenth
Street)
Vaudeville ut ;, s, and 9s15 D. m. one
matinee Sundays and holidays.
The New Hans and Nixr-One OF
the leading novelties of the musical
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
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Friday Night, Jan. -.

The Great American Play.
Two Years in New YOrk-Six Months In
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20

viii Play "The Devil.'-The Elite
Stock company will. beginning tomor-
row night, essay the presentation Of
"The Devil which will be rather more
ambitious than anything heretofore at
tempted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20

"The Girl at the HeIm."-The La
Sale theater success, the up-to-date
musical comedy, "The Girl at the
Helm" is to be presented at the Bur
tbs tonight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-20
The Elite.
The Family.

The New Hans and Nix One of
the leading novelties of the musical
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
MANY MOURN FOR
DIR. JOHN j. BLACK
New Castle Physician Sadly
Missed by Persons Whom he
Assisted in Many Ways

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Sept. 2S.--New Cas-
tie people are in the general sense OF
the word in mourning on accoun. OF
the death of DR.. John ]. Black His
life has been devoted to the benefit OF
the poor and afflicted His big open
heart always had his pocketbook open
and his medical services went to hun
dreds Of people who never had a dol
lar TO pay.
He was the president OF the Board
Of Trade years ago and always took
an active interest in the city. Being
president of the Trustees OF the Com
mons for many years he gave that body
the benefit of practical experience
which he had obtained.
Friendship Lodge, No. 3. A. o. L. w.
will hold a special meeting this even
ing to take action on the death of DR..
Black.
The Delaware State Hospital for the
Insane at Farnhurst is draped in
mourning In respect to the memory Of
the President of the Board Of Trustees
The funeral takes place on Thursday
afternoon. There will be a short SER
vice at the house and the funeral SER
Vices DiOpti VIII ht ntiu III lut FlIHt
Presbyterian Church. There will be
fourteen honorary pail bears. The
casket containing the remains Of Della
wares prominent physician and author
win be placed in the Janvier- Black
vault in Emmanuel Episcopal Cemetery
James G. Shaw. one OF the acting
committee OF the Trustees of the Com
mons, said last evening he regretted
very much he was prevented from
going to West Chester on Saturday.
New Castle people need TO be educat-
ed regarding street improvements, he
said. There is only one way TO do
things and that is to do them. They
will be paid for some day and those
who come here fifty years from now
ought to pay a share of the work.
The regular meeting of the Board Of
Education will be held this evening
Tax Collector Leach is now making
out the notices to levy on the proper
ties for which taxes have not been
paid. There will be no let up after
October l. Every head tax in the city
must be paid either willingly or by at
tachment
The official board Of the NJ. e Church
met last evening
Twenty members of Ivanhoe Co.. No.
2. Uniformed Rank, X. OF F., will ac-
company Wilmington Rank TO Chester
on October IL when Larkin Lodge Of
that city will be visited.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
ENCOURAGED BY OUTLOOK
FOR BIG NEW INDUSTRY

Agents Of the large English silk manu-
featuring concern interested in possible
site here for silk mill employing more
than 1000 persons have left the city, leav-
ing the industrial committee OF the Board
Of Trade much encouraged by the prospect
that the concern may become established
here. Whether the concern favors Will
mington viii depend largely upon the at
titude OF owners Of possible sites viewed
The agents have been invited to view sites
in other cities. and Wilmington will have
keen opposition.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
Glven q surprlse Party.


An enjoyable reception was rendered
to Miss Name Farley at her home. No.
2O1 Madison street. on which was quite
surprise to her. Miss Earley left
last evening for San Francisco where
she will meet her fiance. William Con-
Grey, formerly Of this city. Several
solos were sung by Harry Haggarty
accompanied on plano by Fred Rom
NELL Fine music was rendered for
dancing by an orchestra At a late
hour refreshments were served, after
which the guests departed wishing
Miss Farley a happy future. The guests
We're: Mrs. Mary Hammond. Mrs. JOS
eph Taggart. Mr.. and Mrs. Grady. Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas J. Farley. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh Hession. Mrs. Mary Burke,
Mrs. Florence Jones, Mrs. Mary HUB
bert, Mr.. and Mrs. James Il. Farley
NJ s. Mary Haney Mr. and Mrs. John
j. Haney. Jr.. Misses Nell Haney. Name
Haney Teresa Haney, Annie Haney
Nan Quinn, Rose Quinn. Margaret
Quinn, Rose Farley Rose Gibbons.
Margaret Gibbons. May Marvel Jennie
Haggarty Carrie Hottenfellow, Sadie
Murray Stella Mcknight, Katie Rut-
ter. Nola Rutter. Name Farley, Mar
garet Taggart. Harry Haggarty. Fred
Rommell. William Casey. William Ear
ley James A. Farley Walter Farley
Charles Farley. Clarence Thompson,
Joseph Taggart and George Jacobs.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
serenaded bv Water WItoh.

The Water Witch Fire Company SER
enaded Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Hartmann
at their home near Tenth and Frank
lin streets last night. The steam wis
tie Of the steamer was In good working
order, as residents about Tenth and
Franklin streets can attest from the
racket made Mr.. and Mrs. Hartmann
entertained the hremen.
The serenaders were invited into the
house and a luncheon was served The
spread was as much a surprise 90 the
visitors as the appearance of the sore-
naders was 10 the newly-married cou-
pie. Mrs. Hartmann. however. had
suspicion that something OF the kind
was TO happen and she quietly laid IN
store Of good things.
The serenaders we're led by Bun"
Hartmann. engineer at the Hartmann
and Fehrenbach Brewing Company. and
with him in the party, Il is sure thing
that there was plenty Of fun.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
BOYS ACCUSED OF
ANNOYING ACTS

Six young men were arraigned in
City Court this morning on charges of
disorderly conduct and corner loung-
ing. They are Joseph Gibbons, Will
liam Shields, Charles McDonough.
Jospeh Kelly, Charles Dougherty and
Jospeh Shannon. All pleaded guilty to
corner lOunging, but not guilty 10 dis
orderly conduct. Isaac Finklestein.
who keeps a store at Second and
Adams streets. was the complainant
He declared that balls were thrown
through his windows and himself and
customers annoyed by pranks of the
boys.
After declaring that he purposed to
break up rowdyism about the city, and
warning them that he would send
them to the workhouse the next time
they We're arrested, Judge Cochran
fined each SO and costs.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
zeehman o,ponnslI.

Miss Mary O'Donnell. daughter OF
Thomas +. O'Donnell, member of the
Board Of Education. was married al
nuptial mass in st. Pauls r. G. church
yesterday to Charles Zechman. a well
known young railroad man. The mass
was celebrated by the Rev Edward G..
Higgins, chancellor Of the diocese. as
sisted by the Rev. James G.. Comisky.
There were no attendants. The nuptial
music was played by Miss Mary n.
Murphy OF ST. Patrlck's church.
A reception Ia the home of Mr.
O'Donnell. No. 1O9 South Adams street
followed the mass The couple left for
Buffalo. Niagara Falls. Montreal and
other northern points. on their return
they will live at No. 705 VandeveI
avenue. Miss O'Donnell is former
High School girl. and has host OF
friends.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
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Evening journal., 1909-09-28
TIME EXTENDED
in DUPONT CASE

on the application Of counsel for
the defense in the case Of the Govern
ment against the f. /. DUPONT deNem-
ors Powder Company, which corpora
tion is accused Of violating the Sher-
man antitrust laws. Judge Gray sit
ting in the United States Court here
yesterday afternoon, extended the time
for taking the evidence of the defense
for six months.
The time would have expired on Sat
urday of this week. District Attorney
John p. Nields representing the Gov
ernment consented to the request.
Special Master William G. Mahaffy,
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following the courts order. adjourned
the hearing which would have been
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Evening journal., 1909-09-28
Laurel KNIGHTS to Entertain.

LAUREL. Sept. 2S.-Knights OF Py-
thlas Of Delta Lodge, No. "a, are maxi
ing special arrangements TO entertain
Grand Chancellor Max Ephralm, SUI
preme Representative Joseph c. Jolls,
Grand Master-at- Harry Beaston
and Grand Inner Guard John Keuborth
all of the Grand Lodge OF Delaware,
on their official visit TO the Laurel
Evening journal., 1909-09-28

town.
James Reed and daughter, of Green's
ooro. were recent visitors here.
Mrs. Wilfont has been the guest OF
Mrs. J. II. Coursey, of Greensboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. w Mitchell are
spending some time with relatives at
Greensboro.
William G.. Smith, Julius Meyer and
James Lee. of Marydel, were visitors
here the past week.
Mrs. Mary Il. Calhoun, OF 9i5 French
street. is spending a fortnight with
friends In Washington, ID. G.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
Iohn 2. R.nttu,a RIrthdax.

John r. Beatty for years assistant fore
man Of the Pusey and Jones Company pat
tern shops. celebrated the seventy-elghth
anniversary Of his birth on saturday At
the time Mr.. Beatty was a patient ia a
private hospital but his friends remem-
bered him by sending him postcard greet
lngs by Saturday mornings mail. He was
both surprised and grateful for the re-
memhrancos.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
Wedding lnvitations out.

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage Of Miss Amy Marie Rilo, daugh-
ter OF Dr. and Mrs }. Harmer Rile, and
Edmund Grubb Robinson The marriage
will take place on Tuesday evening. Oc-
tober u, at 73O o'clock az the home Of the
brides parents. No. 0i7 Delaware avenue.
The ceremony will De performed by the
Rev. II. w. Kellogg pastor Of Grace NJ
y. Church.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
Bishop kinsman to Assist.

Bishop Kinsman will be one Of the
consecrators of the Rev. DIR. John G..
Murray. who will be ordained a bishop
co-adjutor Of the diocese Of Maryland
tomorrow. The ceremony will take
place in Baltimore.
The Rev. Frederick NJ. Kirkus. rector
Of Trinity Church. will attend the con-
secration ceremony, which will be held
in st. Michaels and All Angels
Church, Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
Had Trouhle over Woman.

William j. Jones, colored, was given
a hearing in City Court this morning
on the charge Of assault and battery.
The complainant was Harry Price, who
testified that Jones punched him in the
paw when he sought 10 protect a
woman friend from Jones' approaches.
Jones had a witness who testified that
Price had begun the fight. A fine Of
$50 was imposed on Jones.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
Work on Tax Office Begun Today.

The LindmOre Improvement Conn
pany, to which concern City Council
awarded the contract for making alter
ations to the city tax Office, began the
work today AS a result. George II.
Mccall. delinquent tax collector. has
removed his office to the city auditors
Office on the second floor. His loca-
tion is next door to the tax Office.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
Railroad Mnn,s Birthday.

In honor OF his forty-thlrd birthday an
niversary, Alfred Larrlmorc FOR num-
Der Of years connected with the freight
train service OF the F.. B. and w. and
Delaware railroads. was the recipient Of a
number OF post cards and a number Of
friends called upon him at his home, No
S23 East Second street.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
Misfortunes Come poubly,

FRANKFORD, Sept 2S-Just as she
received word from Philadelphia that
OF Clarksvillc. had a second message
telling her that her aged mother Mrs
Sallie G. Daisey. had also fallen and
broken her thigh at her home near
here.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
MILFORD TO HAVE
MAIL DELIVERIES

MILFORD. Sept. 2s.--A city delivery
service, with two carriers and one sub
stitute, and three street letter box -,
has been ordered for Milford. starting
December 1. Congressman Head was
instrumental in getting the delivery
service for the town.
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
Nav School for chestertown.

CHESIERIOWN, Md, Sept. 2S-Ihe
win of Mrs. Eddy Jean. of New Or
leans provided for an industrial school
here and an Instructor at $50 per am
mum viii be secured TO teach sewing
and cooking. The old Methodist par
sonage has been rented for the pur-
pose
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
Led in Law Examinstion.

Charles NJ Harmon. formerly OF
Frankfort Del. and now practicing
jay when he sought to protect a
ination in that State had the highest
average out of 127 examined
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
BALTIMORE ANo OHIO R. R.
)ne Dollar to Baltimore and Return
Sunday October g.

Sunday, October 3.
Special train will leave Wilmington,
Delaware Avenue station, at 910 a.
M; Newark. az $50 a. ma. Returning.
leave Baltimore, Camden Station. al
$50 u. M; Mt. Royal. at 6.35 p. m.
Similar excursions October ~ and 81
Evening journal., 1909-09-28
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