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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23
Hurnor and
Philosophy
- DUNCAN ~. SMITH
IT'S ALL RIGHT, BUT

SMILE when the day is sunny:
Smile in the lonesome night;
Smile when a fellows iunny
And when he wants TO fight
Get busy with your grinning
When things are headed wrong.
II saves lot OF SHINING
To pass the smile along.
The oh-be-cheerful fellow
Has found his voice. and now
With accents sweet and mellow
He softly tells us how
He's found the secret clever
To put a crouch to flight.
A smiles the mighty lever
That tips 1t out OF sight
At least this is the gist OF
The song some fellows sing.
II we could get the twist Of
The wrist with which they fink
Their smiling dope about 'em
And scads get for the same
We'd surely cease to doubt EN-
And get into the game.
The smiling's doubtless easy
When at so much per week
A grin that's strong and breezy
Cuts gashes in each cheek.
But when a fellows working
In trouble deep and wide
It's hard not to be shirking
The grinning on the side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23

Ward McAllister's 400 has been
cut TO 23S by one of his disciples. The
next desirable step is to cut of the
figure eight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23

The high cost OF living is making
itself felt, even on the farm. In iii.
nois the other day, a COW ate SO
Panama hat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23
Clever.

Clever.
81 am writing to Mamie"
Eyes. and such q long letter. What
do you write about?"
Nothing"
Jaw. you do too"
Honest / don't. I can say the aw-
fullest lot you ever heard of about moth
ing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23
BY CLYDE II. TAVENNER.

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Washington, Aug. 21.-The price Of
sugar is not to be reduced two cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23

Evidently the Detroit aldermen don't
belong TO the grafter's union. Most
OF them got only 800.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23
Well Packed.

Well Packed.
"Madge. where is my bathing suit?'
81 put it in your sewing bag, dearie."
81 looked in there and didn't find it."
"Oh, l packed it in your thimble."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23
Must Be John.

How very absurd
when did John get home"
John: Why do you ask that?"
'I heard you say, How very alb
surdp"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23
An Object Lessen.

johnny" sad Mrs Bobbs severely.
~ am going TO punish you. Please
open the windows"
What for" said Johnny. beginning
to cry.
II heard our next door ueiGhbor say
that had no authority over you. aud ]
want her to hear you getting a spank
ing. Come here, sir!'-Toledo Blade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23

stitution that will enable it to become
a permanent fixed law Of the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23

Funny how long it takes woman to
put the house in order when there are
stockings waiting to be darned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23

Compensation.
They say love is blind"
Maybe. but he is likely to have good
teeth. though"
Teeth"
YES"
How is that?"
Love often leads to matrimony, and
matrimony will cut anybody's eye
teeth"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23

Just Like Jack.
Did Jack want to kiss you when he
said goodby last night?"
II don't know whether he did or
not"
"You don't?"
mo"
Didn't he say anything about it?"
mo; he just kissed me-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23

The man who doesn't own a motor
car makes an awful fuss about the
smell of gasoline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. Ill. entered at the
postoffice as second-class natter.)
Rock Island Member OF the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

No one is happy during rainy spell
but Lhe man who sells rubbers and
raincoats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-23

No one is happy during q rainy spell
but Lhe man who sells rubbers and
raincoatS.
The man who doesn't own a motor
car makes an awful fuss about the
smell of gasoline.
Funny how long it takes a woman to
put the house in order when there are
stockings waiting to be darned-
Why doesn't Canny Andrew turn his
attention to those fathers who offer
prizes to their small sons for licking
boys of size larger?
Ii is easier to know where you start
going.
Never go back on a friend You
might want him to indorse q note for
you some day.
Many a person who has started in
life as a poor boy has made just that
kind of man.
If you think a man has no vanity
Just place him opposite a mirror and
( watch him.
When his wife goes on vacation a
man is happy as long as the clean dish
/ es hold out.
I A woman can get as much pleasure
out Of new crochet pattern as a man
can out of a new brand of cigars,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28

for all performances after the hrat. By
combining II merely to the revels OF Ar
mide and the other 1sures Of the Gobetn
tapestry NJ Fokine gives u the essence
OF the work in tho formal dances and the
best of NJ Tchcrepnln's music when
though not original has many good tunes
and striking rhythms and IL amusinSly
scored. What IS chiefly lacking In tile
ballet is an harmonious color scheme.
Many of NJ Benoiss details are beautiful
IN themselves, but the ensemble Of willow
greens, electric blues. lemon yellows and
pinks is seldom harmonious and some
times crude. The color effects In this bal
let are, In fact. some OF the least happy
of those devised by the very original ar
lists who work for the troupe. However,
the dancing last night was as beautiful as
any one could wish. NM Bolm and
Cecchettl were the Louis XIV Vicomte
and the Marquis Magician again this
year; Nine Karsavina, as Armedie, en-
chanted every one by her spells (Which
worked on both sides OF the footlightsl,
and NJ. Nijinski as her favorite slave
looked younger than ever with his untr-
ing movements, HE half-parted lips and a
warm flush on mis- cheeks. looking all the
more lovely for the note Of black on the
band across his throat"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28
New Brighton Theatre.

The patronage attracted by the shoYs
presented IN New York's handsomest sea
side playhouse. the New Brighton The
atre has been OF such proportions that
within the last two months capacity
houses have been the rule. As magnet
for attracting large audiences this weeks
bill should be no exception.
Clark and Hamilton, England's favorite
musical comedy stars, who scored such g.
decided hit last week, have been re-en-
gagged for another week. They made their
first appearance at the New Brighton last
Monday afternoon in the midst of si-
lence which Indicated that they we're IN
known 20 the New Brighton patrons, but
when the curtain went down on their act
Il was very apparent that they were
strong contenders for headline honoTs
Mr. Clark Is unquestionably one OF the
most versatile English comedians seen In
New York in many years.
AZ the added attrs ction tho manaSe-
ment has selected Joseph +. Howard ard
Mabel McCane. the musical comedy stars,
who will moke their temperance IN a
lively skit, including several new songs.
As usual Mr. Howard will sing many OF
tho old favoritc songs requested by tie
audience. other features will be the
Avon Comedy Four. vaudeville's favo:lte
laugh provokors, who will make their nrst
appearance Of the season; Lyons nVd
Yosco. the harpist and the singer, who
took the house by storm during their e.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28
proetor's Fifth Avenue.

With the dog days OF July only mem-
org activity IN the theatrical business is
now a reality and not & condition TO be
hoped for by the optimistic manager. Sc
far as vaudeville is concerned, summer is
over, as IL attested by the we'll balanced
bill scheduled for presentation this week
AT Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theatre. In the
nine turns due for appearance there
should be something 70 suit the most
critical taste.
Absolutely defy1ng the laws Of gravtta'
ton. Violent" will manipulate the me-
chanical thriller. THE Flying Piano
coaxlng melody from the ivory keys while
the instrument is actually gyrating in
midair or a quieter nature, yet bristl-
ing with humor and with wee bit OF
pathos thrown in, ts Just LANDED" an
idyll OF the "Ould Sod" In which Walter
and George Lawrence will be seen. while
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28
Madison Square Roof Garden.

The Madison Square Roof Garden starts
on its eighth week The success Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28
Rroctors Cheaper Theatres.

Excellence from many standpoints
oharacteriZes the vaudeville bills at +. +.
Proctor's popular theatres this week.
While of the highest class in every par
ticular they are especially suited TO this
season, being breezy, refreshing and alto
gether delightful.
Al Proctor's Twenty-third Street Thea
tire for the first half OF the week that
much talked about person, The Girl
from wyoming" who finished an s,10o-
mile ride astride horse. will tell Of her
experiences en- route. Another important
booking is that of Jimmie Rosen. tho
original Buster Brown" who offers a
delightful little comedy sklt. entitled
Cupid Incorporated" Others due for
appearance here are the -Four Dixie
Bellies, quartet of ebony hued damsels:
Lew Fitzgibbons, Xylophonist; William p.
Burt and company. IN the dramatic play
let In Cattle Land; Moore and Towle,
with patter and songs; the latest motion
pictures. and, as an added attraction,
"Cllvette," the celebrated shadowgraph-
list, with new illusions and novelties.
At Proctor's 18th Street Theatre. for the
first half OF the week, the top liner Will
be that excellent actor. Edwards Davis,
supported by a splendid company and
presenting a new dramatic sketch, THE
Part of Life" Others on a diverting bill
are Grace Belmont, THE Suffragette";
Wixon and Conley. talking comedians;
Grace Hampton and company, IN hllari-
GUS comedy skit, "A True Sport; Brown
and Barrows, in the musical filtration.
Tho Girl and the PEARL; Rush Lind
Toy and company. Chinese IlIusionlsts;
Carboni and Todaro. musical entertainers,
and the very latest photo plays.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28
Taller.

stand the work after the first term for
most girls have no idea what q truly So
rious undertaking O IS 10 become an ar
tistic dancer.
THE first six months Of work az the
school consisted entirely Of movements
with the arms. 10 obtain some idea Of
grace and poise before using the feet at
all The next six months would be given
10 simple exercise and learning the VA
rious positions. And thus the course
cortinued-all laid out for patient. con-
sistent, painstaking work
When one Of tho successful pupils was
finally admitted 10 the ballet she OBJ
tanned about 50 q week IN American
money The toe dancers in the front row
got about sl7 or SIS a week in American
money which was the largest amount OF
money earned by any of those appearing
in the chorus n you could describe II by
that name. To be toe dancer In the
front row at the Alhambra is considered
something OF n distinction, and Of course
the money has far greater purchasing
power In London than in New York.
Il never allowed any OF tho girls 20 be
taught stunts Ike high kicking, because
this ruins genuine grace and spoils them
for the more artistic work. The finest
ballet dancers are never high klckers.
Mile Genee. for instance, could not even
shoulder her leg. Such exertions put the
limbs out OF Joint TO q degree and result
IN anything but beautiful effects.
"Ono OF the primary necessities in
making ballet dancers is discipline. ABB
solute discipline and some vertable ar
tistic inspiration are essentials without
which the efforts of the ballet master
must be only waste endeavor."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28
Palisades Amusement Park.

schenck Brothers Greater Palisades
Amusement Park, perched on top of the
historic cliffs. where the river breeIes
arc always IN evidence, has an attractive
programme to offer its patrons during the
coming week. With new circus acts on
the free hippodrome stage. Frank Good
ale making daily flights In his big dirigt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28
Hotel kstor Roof Garden.

one Of the delightful innovations IN
sumner amusements Is the popular sum
rner night concerts By tho volpe Sym
phony Orchestra on the Hotel Aston Roof
Garden Judging from the large audience
which attend these concerts nightly, the
splendid programme arranged by Con-
ductor Volpe are appreciated by all lovers
OF music For tonight Manager Antonio
Sawyer has engaged as soloists Marie
stiwell Hagar, contralto, and Macmillan
IilIer NlnlInist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28

big two-acre garden has placed the man
agement at fits wits end TO take care OF
the crowds nightly. Contracts have been
awarded to double the capacity OF the
Roman dancing pavilion, and additional
seats have been put in every nook ana
corner In order 20 take care OF the gar
denites" The popularity OF the seamless
stone Roman dancing pavilion Is so great
that even on a rainy night the patrons
insist on dancing. Several hundred new
palms and plants. together with thou
sand more colored electric lights, liken
Diana's garden to a fairyland.
The big three-ring cabaret with It's
twenty artists. singing and dancing In the
various parts Of the garden. is musical
treat that has taken a strong hold on
the patrons.
Edna Ellis, 'the irish Queen whose
songs are screamingly funny, especially
when the patrons Join in the chorus. has
been added 10 the cabaret. Marguerite
Bernard, the baby soprano. is one. Of the
SUCCESSES Of the garden and will continue
for some weeks. Miss Bair, Miss Adams
Miss Russell and Miss Mayo are also
popular favorites.
Clark Lincoln. the truly American tenor.
is q pronounced hit. Mr.. Olson. Mr. Hayes
and Mr.. Dean will continue with the man
agement, rendering their we'll known popu-
lar songs and Sascho Platov and Ethel
Hartley will continue their exhibitions OF
new and fashionable dances.
During the coming week the pannier
dance, now the rage IN Europe, will be in
troduced. Monday and Friday nights will
be devoted to amateur cabaret perform
ances after the regular bill. as usual
This has proved to BE- a strong card at
the Garden and creates laughter from
start TO finish.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28
BUILDING THE BALLET.
Continued from second page.

pupils under twelve years Of age, because
that IL the time in life when the bones
first become sufficiently set for serious
excrtions TO be made without injury. The
course of instruction lasted for six years
although Il might be possible to create
fairly good ballet dancer In period OF
about three years. II is needless to ex-
plain that out OF the hundreds OF appli-
cspts only a very small proportion would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28

cent engagement at the New Brighton;
Max's international Circus. direct from
Hammerstein's Roof Garden; the Frey
Twins, In statue wrestling and classic
poses, and the great Asahi troupe of aero
bats. Crawford and Montrose will be
seen in a singing and dancing speciality.
and Side Baxter and company the Scotch
wire artists. will conclude an attractive
bill. There will be the usual Sunday con-
CprfE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28

high dives, Professor 10 Tito and his
Royal italian Guards Band, and fireworks
every Thursday night, there are plenty
Of free attractions 10 entertain the
throngs that gather At the big New Jer-
sey resort
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28

A. Luna, though the nights be cool. the
rides which by reason of their construc-
ton are conducive 20 chills have not lost
any Of their popularity. \ ride through
the cayerns OF tho Dragons Gorge, one
OF the longest scenic railways In ex-
istcnce, or a trip through the Coal Mine
still retains rs attractiveness.
The free parking space and attendants
for the cars OF those VINO motor to Luna
render the big amusement resort very well
adapted for automobllsts. The shortest
route from the centre Of the city Is By
way Of the Manhattan Bridge. at Canal
street. to Brooklyn. thence through Pros
pcct Park and along the Boulevard TO
Coney Island
II h interesting 10 note the fact that
people often travel great distances for the
puruose OF viewing Luna. There was ?
recent instance In which a young Hindu.
who had come TO this country from Cey-
Ion. was brought 10 Luna by an American
friend. When asked his opinion OF the
heart OF Coney Island ~ replied through
his friend that he thought 1t was wonder
full TO see them amusing themselves. be
cause then they were happiest That Is
the mission Of Luna 70 make people happy.
A visit there is all that is needed 10 i'm
press one with this fact
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28
rhs coburn P1aytre at co1u1nme r Snd Tlfs Co0RrIL
liz "ThG Tanning 9 the 5hteW

Emma ONeill described as "the mag
netic minion Of mirth," will justify her
title as one Of the few really funny wom-
en- on the stage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28
MILE. pAVLo DIVA, QUEEN OF THE
DANCE IN LONDON.
VARIETIES, ROOFS, PARKS
Continued from second page.

nov creation imported directly from
Paris. The daily mstinees in the Vie
toria Theatre downstairs at Is and 20
cents are very popular. The usual sun
day concerts are held afternoon and even
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28
Keith's Union Square.

A glance over tho list OF entertainers
secured for B. r. heiths Union Square
Theatre for the ninth week OF high class
vaudeville carries with Il the conviction
that tho Keith vaudeville is OF tho stand
ard type. Funmakers play an important
part IN tho big programme, which in
oludes several faces new 70 New York.
plenty Of novel features and a lot OF
pleasant surprisea
The stellar attraction viii he thu Eight
Texas Tommy Dancers, making their
first appearance here IN a sensational
dancing novelty. which has Just missed
causing d riot in every city whero they
have appeared. Every ono will welcome
tho triumphant temperance. after an
absence OF many months. OF tho star
vocalist OF vaudeville Linden Beckwith.
who was .he leading feature OF the
Broadway success THE Midnight Sons"
last season. Miss Bockwth will offer for
THIS special engagement "A speciality So
!ccted repertory OF exclusive songs sung
In hcr own delightful way.
Sun another feature making first sp-
Dearance here will be Dorothy Bremen
and Joseph Raulff. recently starred In
The wife Hunters" who will present a
dainty litlc musical skit. entitled AT the
Flower Stand" Arthur DEACON. termed
tho man with the individual twisl," will
give a fresh fund Of original stories and
PAROLES. and ~ expected 10 be one ~
THO hits OF the bin. Tho versatile comedy
musicians tire Three Tyres Will OFFER
sensational musical novelty, In which
thoy vii, give popular and classic selec-
tlons upon the cornet trombone, basscs
and q large wooden miramhapcone. what
over that may be-. and win feature their
famous saxaphone srcciaties. Butler
Havland and Alice Thornton will present
f. sprightly sklt called "A Question of
Policy
Other features OF merit will be BEDFORD
and winchester. IN their funny buricsque
Of Juggling; John Geiger, til. greatest OF
all vlolInsts," with his talking violin"
and RONALD and Delano. two heavy
weight gymnasts, doug marvellous stunts
in a gymnasium.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-28

Marguerite Clark is to be featured this
season In BABY Mine" IN the role she has
played with success during the last two
years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-26
BERLIN ELECTS MAYOR
AGAINST KA|SER'S WISH
New Parliament of A1sace-Lor-
raine Censures Government
Appointed by Wilhelm
HIS WORRIES MULTIPLY
BERLIN. Nav (,

BERLIN, May rs.
Three Incidents displeasing to the en-
peror preceded his return to Germany.
He hns lost a lawsuit, Berlin has chosen
Herr Wermuth for Its lord mayor after
his enforced resignation from the ministry
Of finance. and tho new parliament re-
Gently conferred on Aisace-Lorraine has
passed vote OF censure on the govern
ment
The lawsuit was claim by the emperor
against a farmer named Sohst for part of
the cost Of farm buildings. The supreme
court yesterday decided against the en-
peror
Herr wer7nuth retired from office b.
cause he disapproved OF the governments
policy OF building Dreadnoughts and Gre
ahns new army corps with borrowed cap
ital. Doctor Kirschner, who has been
lord mayor since 1899. mas rendered his
resignation, to take effect on September
l. The post carries salary of 5000 a
year, and Herr Wermuth's selection Is
looked upon as a reflection upon the
kaiser and his government Frankfort
on-Main, which also requires a new
mayor. WAS a candidate for Herr Wer-
mnth's services. but he preferred Berlin.
The new parliament conferred on AL
sace-Lorraine passed a strong vote of
censure on the Alsace-Lorraine govern
Inent for declaring boycott of locomo-
tive works at Grafenstaden. in Alsace, be-
cause the managing director Is 'anti-Gcr-
man" and Frnncophile. The government
which Is thus rebuked Is tho creation ana
the servant OF the kaiser.
Herr zorn Won Bulach, secretary of
state for Aisace-Lorraine. told the house
that the boycott was thoroughly justified.
for at picnics and other celebrations
among the employees OF the Grafenstaden
works French flags had been dIsplayed
and the "Marseillaise" sung.
1t was out of the question for tho gov
eminent to maintain business relations
with concern whose directors and work.
men were openly seditious.
Tho vote of censure was carried by a
great majority. amid scenes of anger and
Indignation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-26
.MAHARAJAH ROBBED
OF JEWELS ON TRAIN
Case Containing $1,000 Worth
Cleverly Lifted From Seat
in Compartment
MAN ADMITS HIS GUILT
MARsErLLEs. May Is

MARsEILLEs. May Is.
The police have arrested man 60 years
OF age. described as British subject, on
charge OF stealing valuable Jewels from
the maharajah OF Alwar
While travelling from Marsellles to Lon
don recently. the maharajah noticed that
jewel case. containing gems worth $780,
900. had disappeared. On arriving at
Paris he notified the police.
The man arrested here had tho jewels
In his possession. On being questioned,
the prisoner. who Is hotel tout, said he
was at the railway station here shortly
before the departure of the train by
which the ma-hara jah Travelled.
He saw the maharajah seated in a re-
served compartment and while the trav-
eier's attention was distracted for a mo-
ment he removed the Jewel case
The prisoner was not able to furnish
any papers showing his Identity. but he
Is stated to have admitted that he has
been convicted OF robbery in France and
England. He was handed over to the
officials Of the anthropometric service.