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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
HORSESHOERS CLOSE
SHOPS FOR ONE DAY
To Allow Men to attend Convention
of National Assoc :ation in
HaypnDOTt.

FIorseshooTs OF Rock Island Moline
and Davenport will close their shoDs
all day Wednesday in order to allow
the men OF this craft all opportunity
Ito attend the sessions that day OF the
National Horseshoers' convention,
which will be held in Davenport al!
this week. This is the first time in
the history Of the three cities that
they have been honored b. the IA
Uoaal association o. this craft.
The convention opened today an!
sessions will he held IN tho Hotel Dav.
EXPORT About 500 delegates. repre-
scntinG every state in the union. ald
Canada as well, will oe in attendance
Horseshoers Of tho three cities viii!
attend generally at the night sessions.
though only the one wednesday
has been set aside for the day SEES
sicns.
A sextet VIII rcndef several selec-
tons at a reception to he rendered tn
visitors ut the hotel this evening An
order fer 800 seats for THE Pagoda",
10 be presented at the Burtis tomor-
row cyeHing, has been placed. Hors
shoes done in bronz" have been nr-
dereu rs souvenirs TO be distributed
tho visitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

months use of them. Mrs. S. y.
WILLIAMS, r.. T. d. No. IA, Box 80,
Gardiner, Me.
No woman should submit to a surgi-
cal operation, which may mean death,
until she has given Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound, made exclusive
ly from roots and herbs, fair trial.
This famous medicine for women
has for thirty years proved to be the
most valuable tonic and remover of
the female organism. Women resid-
ing in almost every city and town in
the United States bear willing teSti-
mony to the wonderful virtue of Lydia
z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
1t cures female ills. and creates radi-
ant, buoyant female health. If you
are i'll, for your own sake as well as
those you love, give it trial.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
ierf0r advice. Her advice is free,
and always helpful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
ATTACH A SHOW
Warfare Between X. & E. and
Shubert Syndicates Con-
tinueS.
BREAK CONTRACT ALLEGED
Savage Refuses to Play His Attrac-
tionS i'm Chamberlin, Harring-
ton * kindt Houses.

Another echo has been sounded in
the theatrical warfare which is now
being waeed with fierceness between
the Klaw & Erlanger and ShubeIt
interests, in the attachment which
was secured Saturday evening by the
Chamberlin, Harrington & Kindt
syndicate. allied with the Shuberts,
and which was served on the Merry
" idow' troupe playing at the Grand
davenport.
Immediately upon the serving of
the writ, Manager Hughes posted the
requisite bond of $1,000, twice the
amount asked by the plaintiff com
rany, and the performances of the
show were allowed to continue. In
anticipation of the issuance of these
papers, Mr.. Savage had forwarded
to Davenport. certified check for
$4,000 with which to cover any eX-
igencies that might arise by reason
OF the serving of these papers.
Damages for Cancellation.
In the petition filed in court the
Chamberlin, Harrington & I[indt
company asks for damages to the sum
Of $500 as the amount that they
ere damaged for the nOn-perfor-
nance OF the Merry Widow" COM
pany in the theaters owned by this
company. The petition alleges that
contracts were entered into by the
Castle Square Opera company for th7
presentation of the Merry Widow
at several Of the opera houses in tho
ChamberIin, Harrington & IIindt cir
El1fT aud thnt ThAgA nprfnrYnnnHHZ
were cancelled without just cause
and in direct violation to the terms of
the contracts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
TRI.ClTY SINGERS TO
FORM A BIG CHORUS
Meeting Called in Davenport for To-
morrow Evening to Discuss
Project.

Organization OF g tr.-city choral
union IS proposed. the preliminary
steps to be taken at meeting tomo:-
lew evening at the rooms c. the Dag-
export Lond-a-Hand club, 1913 East Sec
Ond s rect. The Moline Choral unioI.
which, under the presidency o. VII
liam ButteTwOrth. has becom one IF
the most famous organizations o. its
kind in this section. will be merged
with the new union. il the latter is
formed. The leading singers Of Rock
Island and Davenport have been in
vited TO he present at the meeting.
Mr. Eutterworth Will be present to aid
in The preliminaries, az will Dr. c. e.
Allen OF Chicago, VINO directed the No.
line ChCra! union last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
Low Fares to Milwaukee via Chicago,
Milwaukee 6 St. Paul Ry.

For the National Dairy Show, October
1924 One and onc-half fare for the
round trip to Milwaukee from stations
on the Chicago. Milwaukee & s.. Pa Il
Railway Minimum Excursion FarS,
$500 Dates CT sale October Il. Is.
1C, IS. 10, and 20. Return limit to
reach starting point or OF before Oe-
tohcr &c. Additional Information from
nearest Ticket Agent. Chicago Nil
woullee 6 St Paul Railway. o. from
Mr.. f. a. Miller, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago. (30)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

company, when asked as TO the situa-
ton said:
About eight years ago 4 few CHI
zens of Davenport concluded to make
another attempt to develop the water
power now going to waste in front of
Davenport II was decided to incor-
porate the Davenport Water Powar
company and the articles of incorpoTa-
ton were flied for record May &c. 1903
This new company, then through
our Iowa congressman, succeeded III
obtaining a franchise from the United
States government by the passage Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

negotiations We have a tentative
agreement with financial representa-
tives from the city to use the streets
and alleys for conveying al electric
current from cur power plant, and
also reasonable subscription to The
stocks of the company from the viti-
Eens of Day export under what may
( be considered ample safeguards be-
fore payment.
The incorporators of the Daven-
port Water Power company now look
! to the citizens CT Davenport for their
/ hearty support and cooperation in
! this undertaking"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
G. A. COOKE FOR PRESIDENT
Joliet Paper Proposes New Justice as
Democratic Nominee.

A Joliet newspaper proposes the
name of George w. Cooke of Aledo.
recently elected justice of the state
Supreme court in this district. for the
democratic nomination for president Of
the United States in 1912. on the the
CRY that one good turn deserves an
other. While this is a triflc early 70
be discussing candidates, stranger
things have happened than the nominal
ton of Mr. Cooke for the highest Office
in the land in 1912 would be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

RAPIDS SOON TO
FURNISH POWER
Davenport Capitalists Are Plan
ming an Expenditure of
100000.
TO ASK NEW FRANCHISES
Permission Has Been Obtained From
the United States Gov
ernment.
TO ASK NEW FRANCHISES

Work is soon to be started on The
water power canal OF the Davenport
Water Power company. The canal VIII
extend along the rapids. north Of the
government bridge. The fall of water
along the rapids VIII be taken advan-
tage of to generate cheap power. It Is
expected thai to secure 1000 water
power an outlay o. $2,CG0,003 will be
needed.
Engineer Charles Francis OF the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
Erluhtful Fate Auerted-

81 would have been a cripple for
life. from a terrible cut on my knee
cap" writes Frank Dfsberry, Kelliher.
Mimi, without BuckIen's Arnica
Salve, which soon cured me-" InfalIi-
BILE for wounds. cuts and bruises. It
soon cures burns, scalds, old sores,
boils, skin eruptions. Worlds best for
piles. Csc at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
ANOTHER
WOMAN
CURED
ByLydia E. PinkElan's
Vegetable Compound
Gardiner, Maine.-"I have been a
great sufferer from organic troubles

andd severe female
weakness. Il h e
doctor said I would
have to go to the
hospital for an
operation, but 1
could not bear to
think of it. l de
cided to try Lydia
=. Pinkhan4's Veg
etable Compound
andSanative " ash
and was entirely
cured after three
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
Suffered fer Years; the First Treat
ment Removes the Pain.

r.. Q. Simms 1915 TwDnty-ecvcnth
street. Rock Island. says: "Om and
on for six or seven years ! suffered
pains I'm my ba-is. ! doct0rcd and
doctorcd without really getting any
permanent results; 50 finally l went
to see Or Bartz and try his treat
Incnt. ! can conscicntiously say that
five minutes Of his electrical treat
mcnt dil me more good than months
of previous doctoriug. in fact. the
first treatment removed all pains
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

George Dameral. graceful, good looking
and lively as of yore. seems to have
grown into the role which he has been
so long and successfully enacting. He
is a real joy. The company and the
production, in all details. are up to the
Savage standard, and that means per-
lection as near as money and talent
can bring it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

Perfectly Constructed Company
"As You Like it, in which William
Owen appears at the Illinois tomorrow
evening. marks the high tide OF Shake
speare's genius. 1t is probable oaa If
the most perfectly constructed con-
edies in any language. Its simplicity
and directness, aside from its rich
humor. needs no particular culture ~
grasp its meaning. and 1t l. entirely
free from any hint OF pcdan'ry. 1t wA5
written to be understood by tho
masses, not the scholar alone. and is
exposition of delightful humor IS so OF
vious that even Il child can understand
it. LAS You Like IT" has served as =
vehicle to present the talents of tn"
greatest players. Tho names Of Man,
lowe. SOthern, Booth. Barrett. May
Anderson. Fanny Davenport. Viola Al
len. Annie Russell and countless 9th
crs of the worlds greatest actors have
all made successes with ii.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
nARRYMORIc, MOLINl

Oct. 1I-''The Merry Widow"
Oct. If-"The Great Divide the Hen
ry Miller production.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

Oct. 1I-''Thc PaEOda."
Oct. I3-NiIlinm Owen in AS YOu
Like IT."
Oct. I3-"In Gay New York.
Oct. II-GcOrge sidney.
Oct. r.-'.'rhe BcGgar Prince" Opera
company. matinee and night.
Oct. 19--'.'Thrcc Weeks"
Oct. 22-"The District Leader"
Oct. 2:,--JcTcrson De Angeles in ''The
fEenuty spot
ocs. 2i-'The BIOcEhend," matinee
:ISd night.
Oct. 23-"Madame BUTTERFLY"
Oct. 26.-SI'auSt."
Oct. :iO-'Ihc Blue Mouse" matinee
and night.
Get. 3a-"In WyOminG," matinee and
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
THE FAMILY,

Second avenue, east of Nineteenth
street. Vaudeville Mt 3, 3 and 0:15 u. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
GRAND. DAVENPORT.
Oct. 11-"Bnbes in TOSInnd," with IG-
naciO MartInetti. .''- "H..
Reminder of Gilbert ana sulIiva

Reminder of Gilbert and Sullivan
Days.-The authors of THE Pagoda. -
the musical comedy which will be pre-
sentcd at the Illinois this evening,
have succeeded in returning to the
days of Gilbert and Sullivan. the
writer's OF The Mikado," and present
modern comic opera. dealing with
vital subjects in an amusing and on
PERTAINING manner. They have taken
the subject of intermarriage between
Americans and Japanese and have
written about it with telling force, and
have also put it in a bright light, 50
that it is amusing as we'll as interest
ing, and mirthful as well as absorbing
The lyrics of this piece are said to be
gems in their way. the dialogue witty,
and full of glitter and glow the situa-
tons novel and unusual. and the result
an entertainment that far surpasSes
the usual run of musical comedies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
Read This Proof
One Free Treatment Removes the
Pain.

Pain.
John Newman. residing at ssoarstown.
IL. Says. My back bothered mo Tor
the past Ave months to- % consider
able extent. Not knowing what 10
lo. | decided to go to Dr. Bartz's Of
flee ana try one Of his free electrical
treatments. To my surprise. the first
treatment put an end To 10 I'm less
than five minutes. Or. BaTtZ's treat
mcnt beats anything ] ever saw ~
doesn't hurt like the old way Of Civ
ing electricity"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
THE ELITE

Eighteenth street, between First and
O:I5 u. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

Toyland's HoId on Public. - The
vogue attained by Victor Herbert and
Glen MacDonoushs musical cXtravA-
ganza. Babes in Toyland." which is,
TO be given at the Grand. in Daveu-
port. next Thursday evening. is due
to the same vital elements that gave
a lasting popularity to the Gilbert aud
Sullivan operas. Babes in Toyland. -
like the "Mikado.'' was written. com
posed and produced without the ham
percd limitations which encompa ss
and cucumber the modern so-calleu
comic opera, which is really little
more than a mere made-tomeasure
makeshift. "Cut to fit" the personal
ity" or limited ability of some one
particular star" There IS no star
part in "Toyland." In fact no one
player is even featured in this pro
duction. In the cast of 90 principals.
every one is an artist. Each one of
the leading characters has a role #
almost equal importance in the logical
development of the plot and the tel
ing of an interesting story. as well as
in the sequence OF the musical mum
bers and the rational continuity Of ihc
dialogue, to the end that there is 40
preponderance of one players 'parson
ality" or "mannerisms' rFr,fk
Has Nineteen Musical Number5.-
George Sidney's new musical fua-
feast, THE Joy Rider" which comNs
to the Illinois next Thursday evening,
has 10 musical numbers, among them.
Listen TO the Big Brass Band" The
School of Love-" "On a Joy Ride"
Look Into My Eyes" Under the Lol
ing Noon" only You" my Picture
Puzzle Girl" "Isn't Love a Grand Old
Thing" and "Sundae for Two" Among
the principals supporting Mr. Sidney
are Madge Lawrence. William New-
kirk Frank Milton. DeLong sisters
Dick Hume. Winnie Richards. Hudson
Freedom. Eugene Sweet. George Car
rey. Frank Hanscom. Lillian Daver.
The chorus comprises II men and -
girls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11

Gay New York Observation-Disclosures
OF musical comedy has welded inAu-
ence in guiding the destinies of Gay
New York" which cC-lCa 10 the Hi
IoiS next Wednesday evening. knowl
comedians and singers are engaged in
this whirligi@ of melody and msrri-
mCnt Among them are Jack KlOvilla.
Ada henry. Virginia Varco. Richar1
Bartlett, Frances Rice, Al Nebue. VIII
T. Conley, Robert Cunningham Niclct
Rio, Charles CONN and Rilda. lIa"-
thornc augmented by no Joss than 4
half score as many vOcalistS ana
dancers. all occupying positions OF tx
cepiional prominence in this oheTln =
Of many-sided fun and melody merit
The Gay New York company lgaye.
1.-TWO performances at the Moline theater
yesterday. making a distinct HIT The.
production. which is handsomely stag
ed. consists of two burlettas and an
olio of specialties. the latter includ-
ing the five PiroscofIis. a French fam
lily, Offering one of the most sensation
al ana refined juggling acts appearing
before the public. A juggling stunt
announced on thcater bill ordinarily
! is considered boredom by the auditor,
but in the PiroscoGis he has something
that will cause him to sit Up and take
notice The show would be worth see
ing for this one turn alone. There are
four other spec:alties OF the highest
order The burlettas are presented by
large company of young women. aid
bilities. The music j. catchy, the sing
ing is unusually good. and the costum-
ing is beautiful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
"Merry Widow" Wins New Friends


"The Merry Widow" has been weekend
ing in the tri-cities. con Guiding her visit
at the Barrymore theater in Moline
this evening. She held receptions at
the Grand, Davenport. Saturday and
Sunday, and the house was filled at the
three performances there. The COM
pany. with the exception of Sonia. is
practically the same as it was when it
was here a year ago. Miss Frances
Cameron, girl who was in the chorus
last season, has fallen heir to the title
part Miss Cameron has beauty tenn
permanent personality and the physical
charms for effective Interpretation of
the difficult role. and it is to be re-
GREETED that nature was not more kind
to her in her vocal equipment. There
have been women seen in the part of
Sonia who were better singers, but
none has surpassed Miss Cameron in
the other requisites. One can forget
her vocal shortcomings after he has
seen her superb acting and dancing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
A Stubborn Case Of Lung and 5ron-
chial Trouble Mastered.

G. /. Brassncld of fremont. III
says: 'I'or years ! have been look
ing for relief OF a very stubborn
case Of lung and bronchial trouble. I
had tried many remedies. but they
only relieved me temporarily and
soon as the effects had worn on |
was as bad as eyer. Finally ! took
treatment from DT. EIrtZ. and soon
after / commenced his treatment 1
could see change for the better.
My cough gradually disappeared and
Now / have no distress or uucOm-
Portable sensations OF any kind and
have gained some six pounds In
weight"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
AMUSEME NTS
ROCK ISLAND THEATERS.
THE ILLINOIS.

second avenue and Sixteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-11
Relieved In a Few Minutes After
SUFFERING for Years.

II r Keys. residing at so Fiji
tcenth street. Rock Island says:
For about two years my back both
cred me. due TO strain iu uVcrlift-
ing: besides, my shoulders were
rheumatic; i'm fact ] felt generally
run down. Seeing DIR. E1rtz's an
nounccmont in the papers about
treatments free. decided To
try IT, Much to my surprise the
pain i'm my Back and shoulders left
mo inside Of five miuut's ] can
heartily recommend DR.. l.HrtEs sys-
tom of treatment, ana } may add
that the treatment is not NJ all un-
pl, asant: II anything. il is soothing
and ref cshinE."
New-York tribune., 1909-06-06

is perhaps a time when arrests be made be-
cause ii is not profitable not to arrest?'
Il think that Is true. That is one Of the things
I would send these women he workhouse
she is going TO the workhouse she viii pay cop.
whatever his charge is, not to lock her up, and
n she thinks she Is going TO get a 81 fine she VIII
not nav the officer more than ST. not more than
s2 anyway. So l not sure but the other
Judges are wiser than / don't back my
point of view.
rs there any, suggestion you can give at all by
which there can be something nearer TO uni
formity?'
81 don't see how it be. 1t is simply a 'ques-
tion OF personnel of the bench just as in every
case In General Sessions you will see one Judge
give wear for robbery and another suspending
sentence on almost identicay the same facts"
HAS there ever been discussion among the
magistrates?
81 have discussed it with number and think
that four or five of the magistrates are substan-
tialIv in agreement with myself l think there are
a number Of Others who do not agree with me.
saw a woman brought back TO the judge Din the
night courD He said: why, weren't you here
hefors to-night? She said. Yes He said, What
di5 T do9' She said You let go with repri-
roans He said I will fine you 81 this time |
don't agree via. that point of view dont be-
leye that is the way 10 administer justice IN an
orderly way. but he probably had his point Oh
vevr-no doubt he did don't see how you can
make any change there unless you cut down the
inn
New-York tribune., 1909-06-06
SHOT WIFE WHO HAD
FALLEN 1900 FEET
PROSPECTOR ACQUITTED
By CORONER'S JURY.
PreUented Suffering Of Bride, Who
Had Crashed Into Canyon, by
Killing Her.

Utica, N z. June 5.--James Mcdowell, gold
prospector a member OF Apollo Lodge, 13, of
Troy n. Y. and OF several higher organizations of
Free Masons. and at the Masonic Home at
Utica, has led life full OF adventure and privation
in prospecting in Alberta province. formerly known
the Northwest Territory OF Canada. and in Call
fornia and the Klondike regions
The most tragic of his adventures occurred In the
province OF Alberta, where owing 10 a terrible
cident which befeli his young wife. who spend
ing her honeymoon prospecting with her husband
he was impelled to end her suffering by shooting
her through the heart.
The following is McDowells story OF the horrible
affair:
I'm 1886 staked three claims In the Peace River
New-York tribune., 1909-06-06

country 112 miles north of Banfr Hot Springs. Ma
tional Park, Alberta. Canada. My claims on
the face Of Castle Mountain and the approaches
were so rugged and preCipitous TO be almost in
accessible. There very narrow. periious trail
which 1 spent a month widening. and making
more secure. during which time I left my bride Of
few months at Calgary I'm the province of AL
berta, about five days journey from my claims.
My bride lonely among strangers in Calgary,
and frequently begged TO take her out to the
claims and let her rough IT with me, but insisted
that she better among strangers for while
than she would be in the desoaton of Castle
wild beasts besides being dangerous OF access. No
horse cayuse, bronco mustang could travel that
narrow. peTHous trail. Mules and burros were the
only pack animals that could keep their feet Bur
ros. however. could not stand the journey for the
necessary length of time
Although sure-footed. patient and enduring they
were small and frail and with hundred pound
pack could not travel for two consecutive days
Should they travel day they would have to rest
dear. but managed to secure three. and these I
packed with tools. provisions and materials for
building a log cabin
This hut built in clearing made some two
and half miles from my claims-as near to them
as could find suitable ground. Then. having builr
my cabin. returned to Calgary and loaded nay
mules with household effects, provisions tools and q
medicine chest. Meantime. my young wife was
becoming more and more impatient and eager 10
New-York tribune., 1909-06-06

ahead Of me at a point where the abyss Of ths
canyon is eighteen hundred feet below the narrow
trail. 1t about a. m. and the was beat
Ing down nercey upon I do not know what
caused the tragedy which followed. but think
that the mule stuns by either hornet OF a
yellow jacket.
AT any rate, startled by agonized rear
from the mule and terrified scream from my
wife. and looked UP from the trail and glanced
ahead Mortified to the mule rearing and
plungtns and entirely beyond my wifes control
II Ieaped from mule and ran forward TO her
assistance. but before I had covered half the dis
lance mule and rider had plunged down into the
abyss and bounded from rock to bowlder, and were
finally lost to view in the tangled underbrush near
~ two thousand feet below.
II flung myself headlong at the extreme edge
Of the precipice and shrieked I witnessed the
awful descent OF my wife, and once IN my intense
excitement / came near pitching head arst down
the CANYON myself So narrow was the trail tnat
NV own mule could not turn around, and there
,o-a ua could not retrace steps ! abandoned
my animal. =,
''The only way could get to the bottom OF Al
bert Canyon from where lay on my oreaSI saz-
inz wildly into its depths was 10 ascend SUN
htcba, toward IT'S mouth and then work my way
oaTt,ousIy downward I searched for t~enty-eisht
hours and then came across the carcass OF the
nile .n,ashed and crushed into q shapeless mass
Above II hovered -carrion birds. and ABOUT u
Thought I saw the track of wclt
ct kneSv that nv wife must be sonaeWhere near
opd T walked In q circle around the tody OF tns
r,,,,a gradually increasing the radius nad eaten
nothing in over thirty hours. and was Ieariul'S
thirsty and feeble from climbing and searching