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The Washington herald., 1912-03-03
The Lyceum-"Broadwa Gayety
GirIs.v

A show that is without doubt the most
rleritorious and original production ever
organized TO tour the burlesaue circuit Is
promised at the Lyeeum Theater next
week. James II. Curtin and Sim williams
famous and popular Broadway Gayety
Girls In two new rollicking burIesques.
viii be the attraction. In the quality of
its material, the merit OF the company,
and up-to-dateness OF the performance
the Offering, Il is said. can compare IA
vorably with any Broadway production.
The burlesque, the two-act musical farce,
I'm Search of a Widow" and TWO Lucky
Tramps, are pretendous affairs, inas-
much as they provide ample opportunity
for q number OF clever comedians and
vaudeyiliians to display their talents.
The songs and musical numbers. which
were expressly written for the produc-
ton, have the proper swing and jingle to
make them palatable to the most exact
ing lover Of sweet and tuneful music.
The spccialties, too. would pass muster
on any stage. being OF an artistic order.
The en-re production Is under the super
vision of Sim Williams who has spared
neither time nor money in securing the
best talent. Brown and Bragg, the au-
thors of the burlesaue. who are wen
known as clever and capable funmakers.
head the list, with Emma o'Neil, Milton
and Delmar, May Bryant, Rose Burns.
Mile. Bartolette. and Ernest and Ethel
Melrose. There is not a dull moment
throughout the entire Entertainment.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03
The Gayety-''The Columbia Bur-
Iesquers."

With company OF fifty clever people
twenty-five Of whom are graceful and
tuneful chorus girls, the Columbia Bur-
lesquers" come to the Gayety Theater
this week.
A two-act comedy. "A Partisan Temp
tation,' will be presented. which deals
with a wealthy pork packer from Chi
cago, who. with his beautiful daughter,
leaves his home and begins search for
q titled nobleman for his daughters
hand. While on board . snip they meet
a fy. card sharp who promises to pro-
duce the man wanted. To make good.
he hires two stowRways. who are intro
duced to the millionaire. After a short
lapse Of time the entire party meets
again in the cafe wherv the engagement
Of the daughter and the bogus noble
man Is announced, who Is afterward dis
covered as thief. and complication
after complication arises. 90. 49,
The pork packer is OF a sporty dIspo-
sition and tries to hirt with the ladies
and gets into all kinds of trouble. but
all ends happily. The cast includes Leo
Stevens, the man with the funny sneeze;
Frank O'Brien. a gentleman OF leisure
formerly OF the Ham Tree Company; /;
Nellie Florede. some singer with some
song; Billy Armstrong. Gertie De Milt.
the French chansonette: the Four Banta
Brothers, musical entertainers, and Helen
Jessie Moore, the statesque California
contralto.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03
At the Arcade.

Three promising basketball games are
on the card for the current wook, the
FIRST scheduled for tomorrow night. be-
tween the fast team Of Loyola College.
OF Baltimore. and that OF the Catholic
University. Then for "Wednesday night
Georgetown University will have as con
testant the team OF the University Of
pittsburg. and for Saturday night
Georgetown will again have a hard
struggle with the fast team OF Bucknell
University. Of Lewisburg. Pa.
Games will be called at $50 O'Clock, and
roller skating win be IN order before and
after the games. The morning and after
noon sessions In the roller skating rink
have been well potronlzed OF late, giving
evidence that the popular recreation IL
on the increase at the Arcade. Judging
from the large number OF entries already
made, the ladies' duckpiu tournament.
which comnences on the 18th, will be
a pronounced success. There are TO be
three olasses-so and over, IS 10 %. and
Is and under
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03
HENRY NlLLER SRuTR GATTERroS
@THE RAlssow 'T @LumerA

neubla OF coraline islands that sweep
like the tail of a comet below our south
ern borders and which has been in the
focus OF the public eye considerably with
in the past few months, claims, OF
course, her share OF the lecture. Her
battIefelds. her sanctuaries, her historic
survivals, the life OF her people in city
and hamlet. are all pictured by Mr. Nc
Cain in exquisite color and motion.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03
The Belasco-ChicaEo Grand Opera
Company.

Washington is to have a brief season
Of grand opera after all. The interesting
announcement comes from the Belasco
Theater that the Chicago Grand Opera
Company will give two performances OF
grand opera Saturday matinee and night.
March .. presenting for the matinee
Aida" and at night ''Natoma."
This organization, which presents grand
opera in Chicago and Philadelphia, con-
tains many OF the most noted singers
now in America, and II is promised that
the two operas TO be heard here VIII be
superbIy cast and sumptuously staged.
This will be Washington's only oppor-
tunity to hear genuine grand opera this
season. sung by artists OF international
fame.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

no introduction to the public. Miss
Dohl Davies. an English girl OF great
beauty, plays a chorus girl; Miss
Maidel Turner is Rita Tevis, Miss Ruth
Rose is Lilly Coils. and the part Of Mrs.
| Neville. the artists mother. has been
lntrusted to Miss Ruth Chester
In the spring the public's fancy lightly
turns to thoughts Of college girls and
boys and their commencement frolics
The name Of the burlesqus company
which comes TO the Gayety for the week
OF March II Is wisely chosen. therefore;
It is The College Girls" As the title
suggests the offering is largely one OF
feminine charms. There is a large and
attractive gowned chorus which acts as
an animated background for the come
dians who are said to present an en-
tertaining two-act farce.
The management OF the Lyeeum an
nouncesH for next weeks attraction that
old but always young. exquisite. bewitch-
ing and aIlurIng band Of burlesque trOu-
badours-"The Cherry blossoms The
scenery is all new and very elaborate.
the management having gone to a great
deal OF expense to give the public a real
ly grand production. The company is
under the personal direction Of Max
Armstrong, who gives his entire atten-
ton to this show. and as he knows what
the public wants he does his best TO
please II.
The curtain rises on a delirium Of Joy
entitled What Happened to McGuirk.''
and goes down on a wildly funny bur-
lesque called Widow McCarthy's Board
ers." Competing for favor are the joI-
liest bunch OF comedians on the stage.
Funs runs fast and furious and many
pretty numbers and stirring ensembles
are interspersed.
a Persian Garden" the miniatu
musical comedy de luxe. with the clever
vaudeville comedian, Louis A. Simon,
supported by the charming commedienne.
Kathryn Osterman. and a company num-
bering fourteen New York musical COM
sdy players, will be the principal feature
at Chase's next week. Another popular
attraction I win be the distinguished
comedian. Edwin Stevens. assisted by
the talented little ingenue, Tina Mar
fering OF unusual note viii be Claric.
Vance. The Southern Singer" Fred
Haydn. Eddie Borden. and Tom Haydn
will combine their talents m q skit called
Bits OF Vaudeville" The original Four
Londons. Champions OF the air. win
be seen in their wonderful act. which In
cludes the loop-the-loop somersault cast
ing. Charles and Adelaide Wilson will
present The Messenger, the Maid, and
the Violin" New international happen-
ings will be shown by the photoplane
daylight motion pictures.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03

ford Walker. a famous English humorist.
VIII be another exceptional event. and
his after dinner talk Is very humorous.
Harlan knight and company will play
laughabIe moi ntain feud exit, called
The Chalk Line" Martinetti and Syl-
vester. the amusing eccentric buffoons,
as 1.-The boys with the chairs" are in
the bill. Hlutings animals, a rare for
eign Importation, Will be presented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11
MASONS Observe
AN ANNIVERSARY
Rock Island Lodge and Friends
to the Number Of 200 Hear
of Body's History.

About 200 of the members of Rock
Island lodge No. 65S, A F. & a. NJ,
attended the 43rd anniversary celebra-
ton Of the organization of the lodge
which was held last evening at the
Masonic temple. 1t was a success in
every respect.
William Payne. who was one Of the
% charter members who organized the
lodge in 1870, gave an interesting his
toricaI sketch of the lodge since its
institution 43 years ago. Miss Faye
Atkinson rendered two vocal selections
which were generously received. Sew
eral readings by Mrs. W. J. KruH were
also on the program. Refreshments
were served and dancing was enjoyed.
This celebration will be the last so
cial event 10 be given by Rock Island
lodge until the new temple is finished
which will be about July !. 1913.
The Rock Island commandery and
the two blue lodges have planned a ser,
les Of social events for the winter the
first Of which will be given next Mon,
day evening by the commandery at
the Masonic temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11
Obituary
THOMAS T.. WEIGH.

Thomas E. WEIGH, 2S44 Fifth-and-a-
half avenue, passed away this morning
at 7:15 o'clock at st. Anthony's hospi-
tai after a two weeks illness of pneu-
monia. He was taken to the hospital
Dec. /, from which time his condition
grew gradually worse.
Mr.. WEIGH was born in Iowa and
was about 40 years of age. In August
of 1906 he was united in marriage to
Miss Grace Healy, who survives him,
besides three children, Joseph, John
and Catherine, his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Morris Welch of this city, broth
er, Morris WEIGH, also of Rock Island,
and three sisters, Mrs. o. Barry and
Miss Anna Welch of this city and Mrs.
John Stewart of Moline.
Funeral services will be held Friday
morning at O'Clock at Sacred Heart
church, Rev. ]. F. Lockney officiating.
Interment will be made in Calvary Gem
etery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11

Miss Bessie Yoakum, daughter Of
B. F. Yoakum, president Of the Rock
and-'Frisco railway lines, killed
FIVE javelines. or Mexican wild hogs,
a few days ago Dear Houston, Texas.
after her Mexican guide had thrown
away her rife and deserted her.
Miss Yoakum was following her
guide through a heavy woodland
when suddenly the pack of javelines
charged upon them. The guide threw
down his rife and fed. Then Miss
Yoakum picked it up and slaughter
ed the fierce beasts one after the
other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11
DIR. l.. q. ALMEN.

News has reached here of the death
of Dr. L. G. Almen at his home in
Carthage, S. D. DR.. Almen was prom
inent in the Augustana synod being
among the oldest in point Of service
of 500 members of that body. He grad
uated from the Augustana Theological
seminary in 1876 and was ordained
to the ministry the following year.
For years he served as president of
the Minnesota conference and also as
chairman OF the board of directors of
the Gustavus Adoiphus college of St
Peter, MINI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11

A, at the meeting held last evening:
COnsul-John McShane
Past Consul-W. H. bunker.
Advisor-James Bagley.
Clerk. B. Corken.
Banker-Daniel G. White.
Escort-Thomas Cavanaugh.
Observation-Disclosures Richards.
Sentry-Joseph Kopp.
Manager, three years-H. H. Robb.
Camp Physicians-Drs. G. L. Eyster,
J. P. Comegys, E. NJ. Sala, W. D. Snive-
ly, Louis Ostrom.
A smoker followed the business ses-
sion.
Camp So, Woodpen of the World,
and Grove 81, Woodmen Circle, met
last night at Maths hall and elected
officers as follows:
CAMP So, W. o. w.
Consul Commanded. o. Larrance.
Past Consul Commander - W. L.
Franks.
Adviser Lieutenant-Howard Gregg.
Banker-R. H. Kuehl.
Clerk-F. c. Downs.
Escort. G. Fells.
Watchman-A. c. FelIs
Sentry-William Westerfeld.
Manager-W D. Franks.
Physicians-Drs. Joseph DeSilva. E.
Bradford, A. E. StOcker, G. G. Craig.
GROVE %. w. c.
Worthy Guardian-Mrs Anna Lee.
Past Guardian-Mrs. Florence Kiene
/ Adviser-Mrs. Kate Camblin.
/ Chaplain-Miss Mabel Hoover.
/ Clerk-Mrs Anna Downs.
Banker-Mrs Clara Fells.
/ Attendant-Mrs. Goldie Moore.
/ Inner Sentinel-Miss Lille Schmid.
Outer Sentinel-Miss Mary Camblin
Manager, three years - Mrs. Vera
Inch.
Physicians-Drs. 4. E. Stocker, G.
/ G. Craig. E Bradford
Miss Dorothy Hiersemann. the Tetir-
ing worthy guardian, who lef- this
morning for GOodlaDd, Kan, where she
has accepted position in the Office of
the c., r. I. & p, was presented with
an emblem ring and an emblem pin of
the w. c., by the members of the two
orders as a token of their appreciation
of her services while an officer of the
Woodmen Circle.
The installation of officers viii lake
place Jan. IA at Maths hall, at which
time the officers of Camp 81 Of Moline
will also be installed, and will be pub.
lie.
Six applications for membership
were received by each of the orders
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11

II you are suffering from bilious
Tess, constipation, indigestion, chron-
ic headache, invest one cent in nos
tai card, send to Chamberlain Medi-
cine Co, Des Moines, Iowa, with your
name and address plainly on the back,
and they will forward you free sam
pie of ChamberIain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Sold by all druggists.
- advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11
Lodge Notes

At the meeting of st. Paul lodge No.
107 X. of P, which was held at the K.
OF P. hall, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term:
Chancellor Commander-E. E. Rey-
nolds.
Vice Chancellor-Frank Rodell.
Prelate-Frank Larson.
Master OF Works-Thomas Journy.
Keeper of Records and Seals-S. R.
Wright.
Master of Finances. R. Wright
Master of Exchequer-Sam RyersOn.
Inside Guard-John Stroehle.
Outer Guard-Thomas JouTny.
Representative to Grand Lodge-Sam
Ryerson.
The following officers were elected
by c. w. Halves camp No. 1850, NJ. w.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11
NORNAL j. HEBER.

Norval ]. Heber, son of Mr.. and
Mrs Chris Heber whose home is two
miles west of Milan, died there at $50
this morning after suffering for some
time with tuberculosis. The young
man had been TO the Dakotas for his
health and had returned only two
months ago. He is survived by his
parents, two brothers, Charles and
George, and two sisters, Leona and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11

and these, with others, will be initiated
at the class meeting Jan. %.
After the business meeting closed,
refreshments were served by the la
dies, and the balance of the evening en-
joyed socially.
AS the next regular meeting would
be Christmas eve, it was decided to
postpone thai meeting until Monday
evening, Dec. 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11
LIFE CRUSHEDOUT
BY AN AUTO TRUCK
William Hammond of Sears
Killed in East Moline Early
This Morning.
COAT CATCHES IN CHAIN
Victim Is Drawn Under WheeIs-Both
Arms and Legs Are Broken
as Result.

In attempting to board a moving
truck. belonging to the Peoples Pow
er company, William Hammond Of
Sears, an employee of the power com
pany, was almost instantly killed at
e:46 this morning, when his coat be
ZANE entangled in the chain, which
drew him up to the truck and drop
ped him under the wheels. Both arms
and legs were broken and his body
wac fearfully mangled. The fatality
occurred at State and Thirteenth
streets, East Moline.
INQUEST THIS AFTERNOON.
The truck was headed for Port By
ror, carrying a crew Of workmen and
various supplies for the installation
Of the new electric plant at that place.
Hammond and others, because of the
Intense cold, had alighted from the
moving truck and had run alongside
Of the vehicle for a considerable dis
lance in order 10 keep warm. II was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11

Orion officiating. Those who acted as
pallbearers were: ]. n. Kerns, F. Os,
born, T. A. Siebert G.. ID. Deisenroth,
Gilbert Golf and Ray Benham. The
body was sent to Orion this afternoon
at l o'clock where burial will take
place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11
MUaCR0NE FUNERAL.

The funeral of John E. Mulcrone,
was held this morning at $3.50 o'clock
from the home, $40 Forty-second
street, with services at Sacred Heart
church at Rev. J. F. LOckney officiat-
ed. Many friends attended. Inter
ment was made in st. Marguerite's
cemetery in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11

FUNERAL OF MRS. NORA f. BOLTON.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Eve
ing at 1870 O'Clock at the home, 500
Eleventh street, Rev. p j. Brodine of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11

his attempt TO regain his seat on the
machine which cost him his life.
The deceased was 20 years of age
and is survived by his mother. An in
quest is being held in Moline this af-
tCrnoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11

Verna. He was born at Milan April
30, 1890, and we'll known Whereabouts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11

The board of public safety of In
dianapolis has granted police powers
to Mrs. Irene V. Webb. She has been
associated with humane work for IS
years in the Hoosier metropolis, and is
the first woman ever to be made a
cop" in Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-11
APPLEsl APPLEsl APPLEsl

Go TO Lahin's orchard, three miles
south OF Milan for your winter apples.
-(Advertisement.)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-09-04
LOCAL AND GENERAL
For a hack rinq 10 1907.

Go TO Levers & Cooke when vow
need any kind of ?aint brush Lar
gest assOrtme ut in the city.
Wanred-TwO more passengers for
around the island at 500 Lewis
Stables and Garage Tel 2I41.
eTweIve new designs in Congress
playing cards for season l"l3-ltl3 in
stock at Hawaiian News CO.. Ltd
Prof. l. A. De Graca, TEACHER Of
Violin, Mandolin. Banjo and Guitar.
Studio, 115 Beretania: Phone 3643.
Pineapple soda ana Hires Root Beer
excellent summer drinks-are bot.
tied by the Consolidated Soda Works.
Phone 2l7!.
Rulers Given Away 4 nice l2-in.
Ruler given to all school children buy
ing their school books and supplies OF
Wall, Nichols Co., Ltd
Bring 10 Green stamps and one dol
lar and get a complete Boy Scout suit
for vacation. Green Stamp Store.
Beretania and Fort streets
1t is understood that Cashier Pat
ten. Of the First Bank of Hilo has
sent to the States for an assistant
cashier
Horses for sale or nIre Fine sad
die and driving horses. rigs with or
without drivers Tel 1909 or call at
Club Stables, - Kukui street.
DR.. MaCLennan removed To Alakea
81. next Pacific Club few doors be
low Beretania Ave. Wonderful cures
CT chronic diseases by new serum
treatment Phone 5000.
a new change holder is being in
PRODUCED among the conductors of
the Rapid Transit cars. The con-
ductOrs say that it is not as fast as
the old kind.
Over four thousand pairs of chill
drcn's shoes have just been received
by the Manufacturers Shoe Co., 1851
Fort street Now is the time to get
your children their shoes for the
school year.
The employees of the Rapid Transit
company will hold a smoker at their
clubhouse at s o'clock this evening.
An interesting program has been ar
ranged and invitations have been is
sued TO the officials and employees.
Federal Observer Gamalielson re-
ports that his records show that dur
in the past month the weather at
mis- station, at kaumana, Hawaii, has
been warmer than it has been at any
previous time during the eight years
for which there are accurate records
The Republican precinct club at
Waiakea, Hawaii. held a meeting last
week. Attorney Correa said that he
had heard rumOr to the effect that
a faction intended TO draw the color
line. He advised strongly against it.
Otto Rose spoke in favor sOf having
the delegates go to the convention
instructed while Kealoha wanted
them to 90 uninstructed.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-09-04
FREAR FILES VACANCIES
ON SEVERAL BOARDS

With the exception of three appoint
mentR Governor Frear has finally fill
ed all vacancies in Territorial offices
and commissions. The three remain
ing vacancies are those left by the res
ignations of Marston Campbell. super
intendent of public works; John H.
Craig and Ollie SorensOn, of the Oahu
liquor license commission.
The appointments just made are Ar
thur H. Rice, to succeed ID. p. r. Is
enberg on the board of agriculture
and forestry; A. B. Lindsay to sue
coed Albert HOrner on the Hawaii
county board of license commission
ers; r. A. WadswOrth to take the
place of +. Z. Harvey on the Maui
loan fund commission; R. T. Guard
and c. f. Wright to succeed Rufus A.
Lyman on the Hawaii liquor license
commission and Hawaii county board
of prison inspectors respectively, and
Robbins B. Anderson to succeed Hon.
W. l.. Whitney on The library board.