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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19

Fisher Caught" which was written by
is said to have been the first comedy
proper ever written in English. but
the first English comedy proper is
generally acknowledged TO have been
Ralph Roister Doister," by Nicholas
Udall, in 1851 The former is said to
have been produced in 1885. Another
early comedy was "Gammer Gurton's
Needle" written by Bishop Still in
1866, and printed in 1875.
The first Italian comedy was Bajar-
dos "Timone,' produced before 1894,
although a pastoral drama by Agnolo
Poliziana, entitled "Orfeo," had ap-
peared in 1472.
In the same year the first Spanish
comedy was written.
The first patent TO act plays was
granted by Queen Elizabeth in 1874
to James Burbage. the father of the
great tragedian, Richard Burbage, an
actor in the earl of Leicester's com
pany.
The Theatre Royal. Drury Lane.
was built in 1862, and the noted Lin
coins Inn theatre was erected in 1862.
The forthcoming production OF Ros-
lands "Chanticleer." in which all the
characters are birds and fowl. is no
novelty to the stage, for in the 10th
century "Aesop's Crow was perform
ed. in which the actors were dressed
as birds.
One of the earliest musical come
dies was Flora; or Hob in the Well
II was written by Cooley Cibber and
produced in 17l5. 1t was taken from
Doggets The Country Wake re-
duced TO a farce. several songs We're
added and this is the first record We
have of anything like the musical cOEi-
edy of today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19

"T never felt so near my grave"
writes Lewis Chamblin of Manchester,
Ohio, r R. No 5. as when a frightful
cough and lung trouble pulled me down
to 115 pounds in spite of many RENE
dies and the best doctors. And that l
am alive today is due solely TO DR..
Kings New Discovery. which COM
pletely cured me. Now l weigh $50
pounds and can work hard 1t also cur
ed my four children of Group" Infalli-
BILE for coughs and colds; it's the most
certain remedy for grip, asthma, des-
perate lung trouble and all bronchial
affections. so cents and 81. A trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
IN FOOD
What a CIergyman,s MIG Found.

What a CIergyman's Wife Found.
The wife of a Minnesota clergy
man found the solution of her trou-
bles in a simple change of food of
which she says:
My case proves that proper food
will cure almost any all. For years
l suffered from dyspepsia which be-
came chronic and was treated by
some of the most skulful physicians
but was not cured.
Medicine would help for a time
but the old troubles would always
return because the cause was still
there, and kept me weak and sickly
most of the time. I had the grip
every year for five years. always
suffered from colds and my whole
condition showed that l did not get
the proper nourishment from food.
Finally 1 began eating Grape
Nuts according to directions. l may
say that since that time my stomach
has not troubled me at all but a re-
markable change took place. All
through the long cold winter l ate
nothing but a saucer of Grape-Nuts
and cream in the morning and no
matter how severe the cold I did not
suffer and 1 did not have the griI
Or even cold.
"Grape-Nuts food certainly nour-
Ished me until 1 have a strong con-
stitution, feel like a new person, and
indeed never was healthier in my
life
Read the little book, The RoaC
to MELVILLE" in packages. There's
a Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time Tney
are genuine, true and full of human
interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
WYLIE CLAMPS
InFIRMARY ''LID"
Threatened Insure ction of In
mates Is Promptly Sup
pressed.
COMMITTEE BACKS MOVE
Seven of Charges at County Institu-
ton at Coal Valley Dismissed
for Different Reasons.

Coal Valley, Feb. 19.-(Special)-
The lid has been peremptorily clos
ed on the county infirmary by Super
intendent Frank Wylie and the infirm-
airy committee of the board of super
visors. Drunkenness and instruction
have been running rampant at the in
stitution. and as the appetite Of some
of the inmates for liquor was at the
bottom Of the trouble, the committee
at a meeting of the inflrmary not only
endorsed the stand taken by Steward
Wylie, but called all the inmates into
mass gatherings in the wards and told
them emphatically what the rules of
the institution are and that violation
of them will result in dismissal.
Make Trouble for wyie.
The disturbing element has been
making trouble ever since the new
steward took hold, and apparently has
been experimenting to see what hber-
ties they could take with him. The
chief cause of the trouble seems to be
the strict embargo against liquor that
the steward has ordered. The pa
tients have developed a tendency to
leave the poor farm without permits
sion, and that usually mean trip to
Coal Valley for liquor. Those who do
not get drunk carry back to the in
Urinary a Supply for future use. Re
turning from the village, the steward
recently found an inmate from Moline
dead drunk alongside the roadway.
The man was ordered from the institu-
ton, but later secured a doctors Ger
tificate for reentry. He has been Civ
en- to understand that another charge
of drunkenness will mean his perma-
nent dismissal.
Seven Inmates Let Out.
Seven inmates in all have been dis
charged for various reasons. and three
have been sent back, including the
Moline man found drunk The other
two were Rock Islanders. who were
called on the carpet and were given to
understand that they must toe the
mark The latter two will leave the
farm in March.
Supervisor Swanson of Moline read
before the inmates the rules of the
institution that govern them; that they
must obey the overseer, must battle at
least once in two weeks, must preserve
cleanliness about the rooms. must not
leave the farm without consent of the
steward. These rules and the ban on
liquor were explained with consider
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19

able emphasis. and it was made clear
to the patients that if they were dis
missed they cannot be reinstated eX-
cept on order of the poormaster, the
poordoctor and two members of the in
Urinary committee
Pleased with Wylie.
The infirmary committee and the
others in the delegation from the
county board which visited the in
Urinary are much pleased with the
manner in which Steward Wylie has
taken hold. There is only one sick
inmate and he is afflicted with tuber-
culosis The ratio of inmates from the
two cities is Rock Island three to Mo
line two The books of the retiring
superintendent, Mr.. Swank, were aud
tied. and $1.1OO.51 was turned over to
Steward Wylie. An effort to reduce
the per capita cost will be made this
year. and Mr.. Wylie has already made
some progress thereon by having the
infirmary's summer supply of ice cut
by the inmates instead of by outside
labor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
NEW PLAY FOR ROSE.

Henry b. Harris has signed con
tracts with Charles Klein. the author
OF THE Lion and the Mouse" and
The Third Degree" to write a new
play for Rose Stahl. who is now play
ing her fourth season in James
Forbes successful comedy, The
Chorus Lady" Miss Stahl is TO con-
tinue with her present vehicle all this
season, and will go into New York
in the spring of 1911 in her new play
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
Talk bx Professor udden.

A large company of boys attended
the talk given yesterday afternoon by
Professor Udden of the high school on
Wireless Telegraphy" The talk was
Illustrated with Il considerable amount
of apparatus, and was exceedingly in
teresting and we'll given. Next Friday
Mr.. Udden will speak on Flying
Machines and AeTOplaneS."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
PERSONAL PEEPS.

Laura Nelson Hall, who plays the
leading female role in Sydney Rosen-
fields play. Children of Destiny"
made her debut on the stage in Phil
adelphia as an extra woman with Her
bert Kelsey and Efie Shannon in THE
Moth and the Flame"
Robert Edeson, starring in "a Mans
a Man" was once a clerk in a lumber
mill In Bay City, Mich.
Frederick Truesdale, who plays Wal
ter Hobart in Children of Destiny"
is the nephew Of President w. H.
Truesdale of the D., L. & w. railway.
Dallas Tyler. general understudy for
Henry B. Harris productions, was the
original Roxana in Charles Hoyt's "A
Temperance Town"
Grace Henderson, who plays Mrs.
Crane in support Of Robert Edeson in
"a Mans a Man." is the wife of the
late David Henderson, who produced
"AH Baba," "Sinbad the Sailor" and
other famous extravaganzas.
Marian Nesbitt, who plays Beth FL
lott in the western company of "The
Travelling Salesman" was the original
Ottilie in "a White Horse Tavern"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
Tax Notice.

To the Taxpayers Of the City Of
Rock Island: You are hereby notified
that your taxes are now due. I have
the books at my office, 1712 Third ave
nue.. Office hours, from a. m. to )
p. m; Wednesday and Saturday even.
lngs from to $50.
JOHN T. NOFTSKER,
Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
COLOREp MINSTREIs

The Lowery & Morgan colored min
strel organization is holding the boards
today at the Illinois. giving matinee
and night performance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
GRACE GEORGE IN CHICAGO.

Grace George comes to the Grand
opera house, Chicago, next Monday
night. Feb. 81. in her new play. "a
Woman's Way" The comedy is from
the pen of young playwright, Thomp-
son Buchanan. The story concerns
Howard Stanton, a young millionaire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
Ih92SZhhe!atre

She will play one more season, how
ever, under the management of Klaw
& Erlanger before she retires from the
stage. Her tour will cover all the
principal cities in the United States
in one of the firms big spectacular
productions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
THE FAMILY.

and Twentieth streets. Vaudeville at J,
and 9;15 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
GENEE TO MARRv

Mile. Adeline Genee announces that
she will be married June / in London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
THE ILLINOIS.

Second avenue and sixteenth street.
Feb. 10-LOwrey q MOrgan's Negro
Ministries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19

A Timely Parody.
Those PAROLES on Mary had n lit
tie lamb are about run out" said a
tired person. ITS n good thing too.
III bet 800 Of them have been done Is
the last ten years"
His friend smiled. "Weu. you needn't
worry" he said. II just heard one
the ether day which IS Of necessity the
last one:
Mary had little lamb.
As al the people know.
But II the price OF meat stays IN
The lamb IS sure 10 go"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-19
GRAND, DAVENPORT

March LILLIAN Russell in 9The First
Night"
March 6 and 1.-THE Travelling sales
man,"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18
SAFETY BOARD
TO IMPROVE
REPORT SYSTEM
iNSTRUCTS CITY ELECTRICIAN
LEBARoN TO REPORT PLANS
EIGHT HOUR SYSTEM FOR SER
GEANTS-OTHER IMPORTANT
MATTERS.

According to instructions given City
Electrician LeBaron by the board Of
public safety last night, the city Is
about to depart from the old custom Of
taking the policeman's word for 1t
when he tells his location when re-
porting hourly by telephone. Mr.. Le-
Baron explained that he could at small
cost to the city install an indicator
system so that the location Of the re-
porting ohcer would be registered at
the police station mechanically. He
was instructed to work out the plan,
also plans to furnish call boxes with
fash-light to attract officers attention
and report cost at the next meeting Of
the board.
The first business disposed Of was
the charges Of drunkenness against
Officer A. J. Cowart, who, although
notified that he would be tried, was
not present He was dismissed from
the force.
Pat Chambry, a small boy, was ex-
amined by the board and told Of Cow
art running him with a pistol on one
occasion when drunk. The evidence
was not considered because the odicer
had already been dismissed.
The matter Of placing the police SER
geants and turkeys back on the eight
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18

FOR MORE THAN THREE De.
CADES.
Foley's Honey and Tar has been a
household favorite for coughs, colds,
and ailments of the throat. chest and
lungs. Contains no opiates. W. A.
|DAlemberte. druggist and apothecary.
121 s. Palafox street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18
BAD DREAMS
Nightmare, Restlessness and
Nightsweats All Caused
by Indigestion.

Hall Of the nervousness in the
world, all Of the disturbing dreams
and nightmares can be ended in a
few weeks by simple, inexpensive
treatment guaranteed by Hannah
Bros.
Upset stomach is the cause Of ner.
vousness and bad dreams. Your food
Is lying in your stomach undigested
and fermenting; it is forming poison
Gus gases which irritates the pheumo-
gastric nerve that leads direct from
the brain, and ends in a network OF
tiny branches running through the
stomach.
It is also the irritation Of this great
pheumogastric nerve that causes head
aches. Many times people have severe
headaches and know they are caused
by the stomach, but do not know how.
II you are nervous, have dreams or
nightmare, and do not sleep sound at
night, get a so cent box Of MONA
stomach tablets and take one or two
after or with meals. MONA stom-
ach tablets relieve distressed stomach
in minutes: Sold by Hannah Bros
and druggists everywhere who guar
antee MONA to cure indigestion,
or money back
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18

airy. working as clerk or inspector
at Precinct No. 8.
Hon. r. T. Goodwin, of Montgom.
cry, Is among the distinguished guests
Of the San Carlos.
g. J. Badger, Of Atlanta, Is among
those on the register at the San
Carlos.
e. A. Slaughter, Of Meridian, Miss,
is among those in the city. He is
stopping at the San Carlos.
T. w. and H. L. Stevens, Of Bag
dad, are among those who are stop
ping at the San Carlos.
H. W. Thompson, of Milton, is
among the late arrivals at the San
Carlos.
w. D. Owens, Jr.. Of Gateswood,
Ala. Is among those who are stop
ping at the San Carlos.
Ira Abbott, Of Gateswocd, Ala, is in
the city. He is a guest Of the San
Carlos.
John J. Mac1ntire. Of Freeport, is
San Carlos.
F. c. Parsons, Of Freeport, is among
those who are stopping at the San
Carlos.
W. E. Cessna and wife, Of Santa
Rosa. are among the guests Of the
San Carlos.
o. A. Johnston. Of Montgomery, is
among those who are registered at the
San Carlos today.
Launnie Grim. Of Mobile, is among
the guests Of the Manhattan.
Ben B. MADISON, a clever travelling
man, Of Greenville, Ala, is among
those stopping at the Manhattan to-
day.
J. G. Pollock and wife. Of Seminole,
Ala, are among the guests Of the Man
haitian.
Mrs. G. W. Hoover, Of Seminole,
Ala, Is among the late arrivals at
tho Manhattan.
JONI +. carey, OF Mobile, Is among
the late arrivals at the Manhattan.
L. A. NOVEL;, Of Montgomery, Ala,
is among the late arrivals at the Mer.
chants.
N. H. Frolichste,n, Of Mobile. is
among the guests Of the Merchants.
+. NJ. Brooks, Of Atlanta, is among
those who are registered at the Mer.
chants.
Henry W. Jones, A. c. Tippin and
John L. Pinney left here as delegates
from Camp Ward to attend the re.
union OF Confederate Veterans of Flor.
ida.
Judge Boykin Jones left yesterday
for Columbus, Ga, where he will at
tend the funeral Of his nephew, Willis
s. Holstead. who recently died in
Panama. Judge Jones will also attend
the Georgia Confederate reunion, and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18

reunion of the members of his old
company, the Columbus Guards.
]. Ralston Cargill, a prominent citi-
zen Of Columbus, Ca, arrived in the
city yesterday afternoon on a business
trip.
Mat Thomas, the colored porter at
the First National Bank, has a carrier
pigeon at his home, corner G and
Brainard streets, which came there a
few days ago and persists in playing
about the yard and making the place
his home. On the pigeons leg is a
tag containing the number 1874.
Mrs. e. M. Davis, wife of Lieutenant
Davis, returned yesterday from Cali.
fornia with the children and the fam.
lily will take up their residence on
North Acaniz street
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18
WHITE MAN
DIES IN JAIL

Ben Webster, a white man, who
was brought in from the county poor
farm Saturday and confined in the old
county Jail to await an examination
for lunacy, died Sunday and was
buried yesterday.
The man was not thought to be IN
a serious condition when he was plac-
ed in Jail. but exhibited serious symp-
toms and died soon afterward.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18
rERsELY TOLD.
s.. 90 REWARD.

The Journal viii pay $500 reward for
evidence susneleNt - convict any boy or
person seund stealing sueserIeers' papers
after dolivorv ~ came BY carrier.
A. W. Yerger, Of Mobile, 10 among
those who are stopping at the San
Carlos.
w. A. Sowell, Of Mobile, 10 among
the guests Of the San Carlos.
John r. Coppersmith 10 smother who
offers his services free for the pur-
pose Of conducting . senatorial prim-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18

hour system was left to Chief Sanders,
who decided to place Oh1cer Carlson
back in the station as a desk sergeant.
Joe Wieland's bond to furnish police
and fremen's uniforms was approved.
H. T. D'Alemberte was elected to the
fire department SUBJECT to the usual
examination.
Hugo Connecke's application as a
mounted policeman was accepted.
After the pay roll was approved, the
board adjourned.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18
MANY CASES
IN POLICE COURT

According to the length Of the
docket that confronted Recorder
Johnson yesterday morning. sixty-fve
cases, the police did a land Office
business Saturday and Sunday. TWEEN
ty-three gamblers were fined five dol
lars and costs each. Lottie Knox
was sent to the county for cursing
and using obscene language. w. NJ.
Brinkley was turned over to the coun-
ty on a larceny charge and Sheppard
Smith was turned over to the county
on disorderly conduct charge. In
all the fines amounted to $155.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18
Poultry Notes.

The young rooster was very impu-
cent.
IT shall inform your mother Of your
conduct" said the lady fowl next
door.
Never touched me. old gfri."
chirped the younsster. me mudder's
q Incubator. See?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18

Right In the Solar PIexus.
Mrs. Uppson-Pardon me, but where
did you get the design for your serv-
ants livery?
Mrs. Newgelt-Oh, our ancestors
used It.
Mrs. Uppson-Indeed! And by
whom were they employed?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18
A Real Remedy
Soa COILS. cRl1P. yIvI1lSulnS
AND ACHING.

nle9U' Capadlss will Do he wssk q
eesAin& slss win. II quickly benishs ths
echinG and fsv9ishnso and rsssoes1
oosmal conditions.
Ceeooano also curo Headaches q 81
kinds, including sick q nervous bad
eeho, al headaches caused By hsa&s
cold. sriPp q stomach disorders.
CAps6loe = hquidEssy aad ylsassa!!
9 taks-ceas immsdiaasly. 1oe.. 25c. aad
Goe. q drug ssoe0.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18

REGARDED ~ EPIcUREs
as q special delicacy. Blue Ribbon
Vanilla Extract Is made from the
choicest Vanilla beans, and conceded
to be the most delicious.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18
DEATH Of MRS.
.KEf ON SUNDAY
FUNERAL sgRvIcEs CONDUCTED
s0v RGv. !. W. sGMrGRriTT-sopY
eHIPPEO 70 LILLIAN, ALA, FOR
IMTERMgNr.

Ma Annie Kse passed away at her
home In the northeastern part Of the
city about II o'clock Sunday. Mrs.
Nee was about thirty.nve years Of age
q the time Of her death, and was
widely connected In this and other
sections. She was q widow. her hus-
band having preceded her to the
grave some time ago. She leaveS two
small sons. aged and years. She
70 also survived by her father and
mother. who live ut Lillian, Ala. one
brother, who resides In Meridian,
Miss, and . sister. Mrs. w. A. Beali,
Of this city.
The funeral services, which were
conducted from the late residence If
the deceased yesterday morning. were
IN charge Of Rev. J. W. Senterftt. OF
the East Hill Baptist church. The
body was shipped to Lillian. Ala. for
interment. Il was accompanied By
Mr.. Kincey, father of the deceased,
who was called here Just before her
death. on account Of her serious III.
ness.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18

Are we free men or are We slaves ?"
Numbered tho noisy orator. II pause for
a reply" Its about an even break. mis-
ter" came the answer from the rear Of
the hall. "Some Of US are bachelors and
some Of US are unarried."-Chica2o ..ewK
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18

q Foley Kidney Pills. They contain
Just the ingredients necessary to tone.
strengthen and requisite the kidneys
and bladder. and to cure backache.
W. A. D'Alemberte, druggist and
apothecary, 121 8. Palafox street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-10-18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT.
At a delightful luncheon yesterday,
Mrs. Jno. Jones explained the secret
Of her perfectly seasoned dishes and
gave the credit to Redsnapper Sauce.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-12-16
THE OIL MILL SEASON.
Some Of tho Plants Areforced 10 Market
Their Meal.

The cotton seed market in Mississippi
Ii somewhat weak at present, due large
iy 70 the fact that GONE Of the indpend-
emit mills are oh iged TO put their meal
on the market and turn 1t into money,
so as TO continue buying seed. This
financial situation is forcing meal Oh
the market, and consequently has a
tendency to lover the price.
1t is also true that smaller quantities
Of meal have been exported TO Europe
this fall than has been the case for SOW
erai years past.
Tho fertilizer demand for meal does
not come on until after the first OF the
year, and at that time there will, no
doubt, be an advance In the price be-
cause, 1t appears. there will not only be
the usual demand for fertilizer, but
there ara indications d an increase.
The bull situation Is more or less d
local one, determined largely On the
amount Ok stock feeding done in sec
tions where mills are located. The
State d Mississippi consumes d large
amount Of hulls in the feeding Of its
stock, and for that reason the hull mar
ket has ruled fairly frm throughout
the early fail, and, since the killing Of
the grass by the recent cold, the mar
ket had strengthened, and somewhat
higher prices are now being realized.
Ia regard TO lintcrs the demand has
been about normal, with no special
features to be mentioned, prices ruling
4 little higher on accosnt of the high
price of cotton.
With reference to oil, the mills have
sold sparingiy, and only seem inclined
TO sell when they are forced to do 50 to
realize On their product and TO relieve
their tank room.
Seed have sold quite freely through
ont the fall at much higher prices than
they have ever sold AZ III this State at
the same time of the year.
Meal is worth about S22 and loose
hulls $3.50 to $500.