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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
ST. DENIS ON WOMAN.

The women of America seem to
be a never-ending subject for COM
ment on the part of foreigners, who
linger for bit in our communities"
remarks Ruth ST. Denis. the cele-
brated exponent of Hindu and an
cient Egyptian dances. who visited
here during the present week. why
is it, | wonder?" she continued.
The French, the English, the Ger
man or the Russian women are not
subject 70 such acute analysis on
the part of their visitors And after
considering the matter, l have come
to the conclusion that it is because
our home folks are different; they
stand out by sheer force of their in
dividuality and hence our kindly
friends would make them over as
they should be-somewhere else. In
the great book there is somewhere
written a wise remark concerning the
mote in our neighbours eye, and it
might be well for the latest mentor
of the American women 10 think
thereon. Beauty is a matter of la
itude, likewise grace. The hero of
the Zambesi, given his pick of the
which u Il5 SNt lOl Il VI .uSy NOuANA
select the one who happened to
weigh the most, and for many gen
erations the Chinese judged beauty
by the size of the woman's feet. and
so it goes according to the land and
the people. We are now advised TO
be slimpsy, to lean slightly to one
side, to stand on one foot, to hold
the head high and throw our Shout
ders forward into a curve. Why NOT
add that we are also to shipper. Ii
would fit the picture one gains in the
minds eye of the damsel following
such advice. ConjuTe that picture
up before you. 1t is hardly attract
i've, now, is il? Certain graces go
with certain girls and they have
them naturally. Few of them can
be cultivated. We are not ali made
from the same model, and the best
advice l have ever heard given
girl was summed up in the words,
Be yourself For US are not the
graces of a European court. We do
not take kindly to 'etiquetting,' fine
as it may seem and sure as the for
eigners may be that we do. Our
girls who are just themselves, who
carry their active bodies freely and
buOyantly, are all graceful ana beau
tiful, even though they may not be
pretty in feature or fine in figure. /
Our girls should be just our girls, |
free from affectation and the assum-
med manners of another land and (
another people. Let US all be just /
citizens of these United States of .
America. 1t is a proud title and
one well worth while living up TO .
and despite our kindly intending
critics, / think We will manage to .
worry along and still manage to at
tract just such comment, because I
we are ourselves and being that, so .
different, they cannot appreciate or
u.s."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
KATIE DID" PRETTY.

Many Of the amusing situations
that you will recall in My Friend
from India" are conserved in the mus
ical adaptation of that comedy that
convulsed two continents decade
ago. Katie Did" IS the title OF the
tuneful version. ". {, Duncan and
Frank Smithson are responsible for
the book and lyrics and Karl HOschna
for the music. Joseph NJ. Gates, VINO
has brought out several of the musical
comedy successes of the past few sea
sons. is the producer. and he has main
tanned his reputation for strength of
cast and eIaborateness of staging. The
comedy was presented az the Grand
opera house, Davenport, last evening,
having been booked for three per
formances there, the last TO be given
tonight, there having been a matinee
this afternoon. There are two acts,
each gorgeously mounted. There are
numerous innovations in ensemble al
rangement. and these proved distinct
hits with the audience. There is one
of the freshest and best looking Choir
uses that has been seen herea5out in
months. Of the principals those shin
ine brightest are Bert Baker Clar-
ence Harvey. Jed PTouty, Fred !. Nice,
Nav Vokes Anna Wilkes. Violet Col
by and Josie Intropodi Miss Vokes
is still playing in her inimitaOLe fash
ion her role of the servant. Songs
that the audience seemed unable TO
get enough Of were Come Little
Close" Save Up Your Kisses FOR
Rainy Day" and Dear Old Homeland.
La Petite Adelaide. assisted bv J. J.
Hughes. appeared in a beautiful dane
ing specially.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
A BACHELORS HONEYMOON.

The Atlantic iowa Telegraph Of
last Saturday said of the play that is
to be presented tomorrow matinee
and night at the Illinois theatre
e The Bachelors HONEYMOON Civ
en- last evening at tie local theatre,
was the best comedy that has been
here for many years and by far the
best comedy for this season. The
show deserved a large attendance
Those who were lucky enough to go
had one Of the longest laughs that
they have had for many a day Every
character was well represented, but
James F. Green as Benjamin Bachel-
or and Rose Aiusworth as Juno Ar
buckle deserve special mention for
their ease upon the stage. The bach
elor kept the crowd laughing all of
the time For specialties, Charles Viii
liams drews some very good crayon
pictures. and Macy VIII pleased the
audience with the Yama Yana
dance. As a whole the show was eX-
ceptional for this city"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
h22S!hheatre

for sleeper between St Paul and
Minneapolis, and when reminded that
they we're only ten miles apart, ex-
piained that his train had been stalled
in the yards al night and ne had en-
gagged a berth in which TO sleep the
time away
Recently, after week through Kan
sas, the agent of The Travelling
Salesman" company sent in one,
which contained the item: to one
drinking cup, 80 cents Henry B.
Harris auditor was moved TO dictate
a sarcastic letter, inQuiring the why's
and wherefores.
Was the aforesaid item new bev-
erage or a loving cup which had been
presented by some rural critic, and if
the latter. why didn't it cost more
than so cents?
After his trip through Kansas the
agent didn't feel any too good, and he
shot back q night letters gram, which
inquired if the auditor, luxuriCusly en-
sccnced in the New York Office. had
ever travelled through the double
BANKED. dashed and qualified, throat
parched. thirsty state of Kansas.
where the law forbade the sale of any
thing stronger than water, and forced
the passenger to furnish his own
drinking cup 10 quaff the H2O provid-
ed on the trains: and since it wasn't
his fault that the company was max
ing Kansas. he didn't see why he
shouldn't charge il up, and if he lost
it. he would have 10 buy another in
Oklahoma.
Tie itsrn stnnG &C charged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18

pa week from this coming Monday.
The steamers which are owned BY
that company will be put into service
between this city and Quincy. the
exact schedule TO be announced later.
The stage OF the river is such that
the rivermen anticipate little or no
trouble in navigation. The local Office
of the Carnival CITY company at Nine
teenth street and First avenue will!
probably be opened next week by Carl
ManEan. who has served the company
for the last seven years in the capac-
ity of agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18

John Buford pest No. 243, G. A. r.,
has adopted the following memorials
to recently deceased comrades:
Whereas. The Supreme Comm ander
in His infinite wisdom has taken from
our ranks Comrade Jonathan Huller.
a man unassuming in his daily walks
OF life as a citizen, yet steadfast
and true in every trust of duty i'm
posed upon him, a coed soldier in
time of his cOuntry's peril. a loving
and devoted husband I'D father, a
good man and esteemed comrade;
therefore, be it
Resolved. That we desire to hereby
convey our heartfelt coincidence 10
the family of our deceased comrade
That a copy Of these resolutions be
inserted upon the records Of the post,
a copy sent to he family and a copy
furnished the daily papers with a re
quest that they be published in the
same.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18

I beds, and knowing the exact location
OF the bi-valves, the pearl seekers ex
pect to have no trouble in keeping
busy this season
Strange to say. few extraordinary
or rare pearls were found along the
river last year, despite the fact that
the market was flooded with bushels
of white gems from the Mississippi.
Many worth several hundred dollars
were marketed by clam -diggers of
Muscatine. Winona and La Crosse,
but few brought as much as 81 900 70
$4,000, as has been the case IN other
seasons.
Notwithstanding his declaration
that there are still rich fields for the
pearl fisher. Mr.. Ankenv SAYS that
statistics gathered in 1910 prove that
the industry is on the wane in the
lower river The fertile fields Of
years to come are located between St.
Louis and St. Paul. Last year Musca-
tine diggers were the biggest harvest
ers of the shelly concretions.
But reports of last years great
pearl harvest should not lead the seek.
er OF good pearls 70 be mislead into
thinking that he will be able TO pro
cure good gems at low prices, says
The expert. for good pearls were
scarce last year and most likely will
be this season. II is true that pearls
Of inferior grade are cheaper than
ever before.
Mississippi river pearls said Mr.
Ankeny, will go 10 ali sections Of the
globe this year. Some Of the greatest
salt water beds have petered out, and
as the Mississippi river furnishes
most Of the fresh water pearls, Eur
ope, as well as this country. will be
dependent upon the Mississippi digger.
1t will not be long now till the
season on the upper Mississippi is in
full swing. AS has been stated in
The Argus, the Carnival City Packet
company viii open IL season March
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18

and from there she reached the stage
as a chorus girl or novice in the bal
let. Lillian Adelaide Lessont was the
name she adopted after she got TO Lon
don. and as that she made her first ap-
pearance as Juliet at Margate. early IN
1865. In September. 1870. Miss Neil
son acted Amy Ro0sart a Drury Lane.
and was hailed by another critic as
true dramatic genius
In the character of Juliet she made
her first appearance in the United
States at Booths theatre, New York.
on Nov IS. 1872. Her success was re-
markable The following spring she
acted Rosalind al Booths theatre. and
on her second visit TO this country, in
1874. she played Beatrice in Much
Ado" at the Lyceum theatre, New
York. She subsequently, abandoned
that character. Isabella in Measure
for Measure" was first given in London
in 1876. and on her third American
tour. begun at Days theatre. New
York, on May - 1877. Miss Nelson
presented two more new parts-Viola
in Twelfth Night" and Imogen in
~ AUeHHe- -hlss -NeIlSoh IdSI Iou-
of the United States started at the
Brooklyn theatre on Oct 20. 1879. and
her last appearance in New York oc-
Cured at Booths theatre on May "a,
1880. She then went TO San Francisco,
where she acted from June until July
Is. She sailed from New York on July
IS, and IS days later she died in Paris.
Lewis c. Strang in PLAYERS and
Plays of the Last Quarter Century"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
ADELAIDE NELSON.

Adelaide Nelson, the incompatible
Juliet. was born in Leeds. England.
March 8. 1913. and died in Paris,
France. Aug Is. 1850 Within so little
is encompassed the life of Adelaide
Nelson. whose mother. Miss Brown,
was afterward married to man,
Bland. a laborer living in Guiseley, 4
village near Leeds; whose father re-
mains absolutely unknown, except for
the unauthenticated claim that he was
an actor and of Spanish descent. Liz
zie Bland was the name by which the
child was known during her early
years. when she worked in factory.
So she quietly and in the main hap
PLY lived amid her commonplace sur
roundings until she was about 13 years
old. when for the first time real sor-
row came into her life. She acciden-
tally learned the facts regarding her
birth. She left her home after that
and for two years worked as a nurse
maid But discomfort. unhappiness
and shame grew with the cherishiDg
and at length she decided 10 quit the
village where she had always lived
She planned to leave behind her no
trace. and so she ran away. going first
TO Leeds, and from there 70 London. \
child Is years old, beautiful-"the
Spanish girl" they called her-witl
hot blood in her veins and despair in
her heart, without guidance of any
sort, she was quickly engulfed in the
maelstrom. and for three years her
life was hard and her experience mis-
cradle. She became finally a barmaid
in a French cafe in the Haymarket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
A Fierce Nlarf Alarm

is the hoarse. startling cough Of Q
child, suddenly attacked By Group.
Often II aroused Lewis Chamblin of
Manchester, Ohio lR. r. No. p for
their four children were greatly sub
jet to Group. "Sometimes in severe
attacks" he wrote, we were afraid
they would die, but since we proved
New Discovery is, we have no fear.
We rely Oh il or Group and for
coughs, colds or any throat or lung
trouble" So dc thousands Of others.
So may you. Asthma. hay fever,
grip, whooping cough. hemorrhages
6y before Ii, so cents and 81. Trial
bottle free. Sold By all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
oLsr,2 rrystv May Cut Prices.

Washington, March 1S.-As the first
direct result of the governments anti
trust suit against the so-calied electric
lamp trust" the department Of justice
has received intimations that The prices
of all electric light bulbs viii be reduc-
cd 30 Is per cent ali over the United
States. This means a saving TO CON
sumers Of over s6,000,0 900 a year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
Memorials to Dead Comrades

a FEARS, wife of our esteemed Com
rade y y. Coons, Il members of this
post. died in the Deaconess hospital
at Peoria, H., Feb. %. 1911, and
Whereas, Mrs. Coons was a mem
Der Of John Ruford Womans Relief
Corps No &C OF this city. and when
residing here was an earnest worker
in said corps, ready and willing to
sacrifice self in doing the work TO
make others comfortable and happy
at all times. true ard devoted
Christian woman, Obedient 70 the
needs Of her family and faithful to
her God. During her long illness Of
acute and hourly suffering she exhibit
ed naught out true Christian fortitude
and patience. without a murmur of
complaint, longing for the relief and
rest that would come ny death. L
was the passing Of a noble woman,
ana
Whereas. Comrade Coons is now in
the hospital at the soldiers home al
Quincy. H., stricken almost TO blind
ness, there TO undergo an operation to
relieve his sight;
Resolved, That to Comrade CoonG
We hereby convey our heartfelt SYM
patty for the deep affliction that he
is called upon 10 hear in the loss of
his beloved wife and his own suffer
ing with our sincere hoping and trust
ing that mis- sight and health may be
restored to him.
F. H. BUCK,
c. z. KNOX,
J. c. STANTON,
CGu7ryfffeo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
z H. BUCK,
{. z. KNOX.
Il. c. HARRIS.

Whereas, Almighty God who both
giveth and taketh away life has sum
moned our colored comrade Jesse
Meekin, d human beng born in slav-
cry and made free man under the
proclamation Of President Lincoln
and he thereafter patrictically en-
listed in the union army in defense of
our country and against the destroy
ers thereof. as also the oppressors OF
his race; therefore De it
Resolved, That we honor and re-
speCt and commend Comrade Meekin
for his patriotic spirit and soldier
service. Without moving that he
had any living blood relations, or any
one who that especially cared for him
we shall ever bear him in kindly re-
membrance for reasons above stated
E. II. BUCK,
c. b. KNOX,
c. J. STANTON,
Committee
Whereas, Mrs. Louisa J. Coons, aged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
For the Housekeeper
How Csc. Can Be Made TO Save
Hundreds of Dollars

True economy is the spending Of
money TO the best advantage. and there
Is no better household economy than
the purchase and use of Stearns' EIec-
trio Rat and Roach Paste
Csc box viii often prevent the de-
structfon Of hundreds OF dollars OF
property. by thoroughly DISCRIMINATING
the rats and mice which gnaw and eat
articles Of value. 1t is also sure death
to cockroaches, Waterbugs. and other
yermin-
Sold everywhere. Be sure to get the
genuine: z5c and 81 90. Stearns' Elec-
trfc Paste Company, Chicago, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
Work. Worth s2c,oooooo. pies.

New York, March Is. - Frank
man. and father OF Mrs. Burke
Roche. died az his home here yes
terday Of pneumonia. He was 80
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
The sWINpLE SHEET.

The expense accounts of advance
agents. or "swindle Sheets" as they
are popularity called, frequently con
tain many weird items. not forgetting
that OF the agent who charged up So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
POSTED OBSCENE PLACARD
Five Spring Valley Men Jailed for
Activities at Recent Primary.

TINV SPIIHE EaIVg -'EVII JaIItU tut
Activities at Recent Primary.
Spring Valley, H., March 1s.-A-
fred Baggalino, Pietro Naziero. Tadco
Caldero, Benny Zadill, and Romano
Cunerio, Eve Spring Valley residents,
were convicted yesterday of a viola
ton of the city ordinances relating to
obscene placards, and sentenced to
serve six months in the county jail at
Princeton. Posters they nailed up
throughout the city on the morning Of
the primary election reflected on the
city administration and were consider
ed a breach OF decency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
Rheumatism Relieved in Six Hours

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism usually relieves severest cases
in g few hours. It's action upon the
system is remarkable and effective.
II removes at once the cause and the
dose greatly benefits. 76c and s100
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
Ave, Rock Island and Gust Schegel.
20 ". Second St. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18

years old and II is understood leave
an estate amounting 10 $4,000. OoO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
ILLINOIS

ILLINOIS.
March 1e-"Bacheior's Honeymoon"
matinee and evening.
April 10, "A, 15-"Ben Hur."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-18
E. H. BUCK,
c. B. KNOX,
c. J. STANTON.

Whereas, Mrs. Louisa J. Coons, aged
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-06-16
PORTERFIELD--K

One of the prettiest weddings that has graced the social calen- der of our city for a long time was that of Miss Bonnie Porter field, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Floyd Porterfeld, to Mir. Tom kinser, at the Christian church on Wednesday evening. the Eth, at S:30 o'clock. the pastor. B. E. Newton officiating.
 The church was beautifully decorated with sweet peas, and before the hour had arrived was filled with the friends and rela- tives of this popular young cou- pie. who had gathered to witness
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-06-16
TRY WEEVIL MACHINE

The machine invented by C. Dekerlegand of Opelousas La. for catching cotton weevils was given a successful trial on the farm of Judge E. D. Estelette, near town. A number of peo. pie witnessed the trial and re- port that theinsects were caught and destroyed in sufficient num- bers to demonstrate the useful ness of the machines have been in successful operation in the vicinity of Arnaudville.
 Cotton is just now forming squares and the weevils are at work laying eggs. The invent ion has been patented and will doubtless prove of much value.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-06-16
IN PRESCOTT
EVERY CLAIM IS BACKED BY
 LOCAL TESTIMONY.

E. J. Taliaferro, of Prescott. Ark, says: My opinion of Doan's Kidney Pills has not changed and l recommend them just as highly today as did some years ago. have had but one spell of kidney trouble since this remedy cured me and that came on year ago. immediately used Doan's Kidney Pills and they soon had my kidneys working right.
 The above was the substance of Mir. Taliaferro's conversation when he was interviewed on April l, 1911. His for mer endorsement was as follows: tI suffered intensely from kidney com plant. There was stiffness in my back, extending into my neck and dull ache through my kidneys bothered me night and day. steadily grew worse and finally noticed that the kidney secretions were becoming too frequent in passage. Deciding to try Doan s Kidney Pills. obtained a supply at Hesterly's Drug Store and found them to be the remedy l needed The con tents of two boxes cured me.
 For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents. Foster Milburn O.. Buffalo New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-06-16
POUNDED THE POUND MAN

Since the stock law has been in force over at Paragould, Pound
 master J. B. Ferguson has had some exciting experiences. but the most dangerous one of these took place the other day, when he impounded cattle belonging to Jace and J. H. McCord, farmers living about half mile from the city. Alter the poundmaster had impounded the cattle, he proceed ed to serve a warrant for arrest upon the McCords, and while he was reading the warrant the farmers grabbed him, threw him upon the ground and sat down on him. The officers states that the McCords threatened his fife and that they attempted to take his pistol from him. suc-
 :eeding in securing the cylinder.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-06-16
NOTICE

Notice Is hereby gwen that Tn pursu 4ncc of the provisions in an act entitled "A bill for an act to provide d deposi- JcrY for the county, state and school funds of Nevada County in the state of Arkansas The County Court of Nevada County will, on the 3rd day of July, l9Il, the same being the first day of the first regular term of the County Court of Nevada County after the pas sage of said act, receive bids or proposi- tions from any bank, banker or trust company in said county of Nevada, State of Arkansas, that may desire to be the depository of the public funds of said county, including schools and state funds, said bids or propositions will be received on or before noon of said day, snd any bank, banker or trust company desiring to become such de pository shall on or before the first day of said term of said court, file with the clerk of said court a sealed bid, stating he rate of interest in United States Currency offered to be paid by such bidder for the two years next ensuing, upon the county funds including SCHOOL and STATE funds that may be deposited in pursuance to such bids: and said bills shall be accompaied by certified check for not less than S250.00
 Witness my hand as I SEAL Clerk of Nevada County
 Court. and the seal of saio court on this the. 5th day of June A. b. 1911. J. A, BAILEY,
 ll-3t Couty Clerk.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-06-16

An unlimited amount of nerve in a mans noodle" shows in his Walk and conversation. Neither his foot nor his tongue falters. He has the militant tread. He walks with an accent and talks with emphasis. He uses a chair chiefly as a step- ladder to reach higher. and his only rest is in bed in refreshing sleep-providing he does not sweat the socks off his feet dur ing this torrid weather. That s what 1 call nerve.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-06-16
TAKE NOTICE
0 whom 1t may concern:

To whom it may concern:
 After this date all stock of every kind that is found on the streets or commons of the city of Prescott will be put in the pound pen. Auy party having com plaint to make about such stock running at large about their premises will please call phon es Nos. 161 or 232.
 The ordinance against riding bicycles on the side walks will be enforced also.
 c. B. Andrews, Mayor.
The Nevada County picayune., 1911-06-16

want to be the most reason able music dealer on earth, but can notwait always for the mon ey. All who have notes and ac- count past due, will please come and pay or make satisfactory ar engagements.
 All small goods are cash to every body after this.
 A. Monson.