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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
AHASUERUS is TO
Be PLAYED HERE
Four Performances of Biblical
Music Drama to Be Given
in Two Cities.

Announcement Of the presentation
OF a new music drama by the same
author who arranged ''Egypta," which
was given for Bethany home some
years ago, has aroused general inter
est among music lovers of Moline
and Rock Island. 1t will. be given
in Moline, Wednesday and Thursday.
Oct. % and 26. In arranging for this
the Bethany home board has consid-
cred that the offering of high class
entertainment of this character can
not fail to be uplifting in its influence
upon all who witness or take part
In it,
The tunefulness OF the brilliant
score of the music drama and the
beauty of the oriental costumes and
special scenery insures a delightful
evening of song and story for all who
witness "Ahasuerus"
1t was written by the author of the
music drama, 'Egypta," universally
acknowledged to be the most elabor-
ate musical spectacle on the Ameri-
can stage. During the summer of
1910 "Egypta" was given at the great
assembly and bible conference at
Winona Lake, Ind, with such success
that the Winona MANAGEMENT re-
quested its author to prepare another
work for 1911. "Ahasuerus" was the
result. 1t was given every week for
two months at Winona, attracting
visitors from all over the Uaited
States. Although the Winona auditor
ium seats over 5000 people, HUNDREDS
were unable to gain admission to
each performance.
The theme "Ahasuerus" is founded
upon the biblical story of Queen Els.
Their and the whole work is upon a
lofty plane unsteady no less than
from a literary and dramatic stand,
point. There are six scenes and for
each has been provided a magnificent
equipment of special scenery and
stage settings.
The leading solosists of the tri
cities and great festival choruses OF
adult singers and children will assist
in the production
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03

Neave's world record for the mile OF
81 minutes II As seconds.
Fully 5000 people watched and
cheered Miss Schmidt as she started
on her perilous swim. She was fol
lowed closely by Captain Nelson of
the Golden Gate life saving station
and his men in a life boat Passing
the Cliff house out in the bay when
the trip was about half over more
thousands cheered as the captain
cried through a megaphone, She's
al right Finally, after having been
IN the water more than half an hour,
Miss Schmidt returned to her start
ing point, to receive more cheers.
The boat had no sooner touched than
Nell safely landed, raced over TO the
boat threw her arms around the cap
tain's neck and planted a resounding
kiss on his cheek.
Practically the whole swim was &C
complished with the double overarm
stroke, though many times Miss
Schmidt changed to the single stroke
for resting purposes. Her arm strokes
are strong and her kick terrific. She
puts tremendous force into the leg
action. getting more speed thereby
than the usual swimmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
TESTED AND PROVEN
Able to Depend Upon a Well
Earned Reputation.

For months The Argus readers have
seen the constant expression of
praise for Doan's Kidney Pills, and
read about the good work they have
done in this locality. What other
remedy ever produced such convinc-
ing proof of merit?
Mrs. w. A. PANEL, 300 Fourth street,
Rock Island, ILL.,, says: Il think just
as much of Doan's Kidney Pills as
ever. l am willing to confirm the
testimonials l gave in their praise in
1909 Nearly every member Of my
family has used Doan's Kidney pills
and we consider them excellent for
kidney trouble. We procured our
supply of this remedy at the Harper
House pharmacy and have been con-
WINGED of their merits"
when Your Back Is Lame-Re-
member the Name" Don't simply ask
for a kidney remedy-ask distinctly
for Doan's Kidney Pills, the same that
Mrs. Pannell had-the remedy backed
by home testimony Fifty cents ali
stores Foster-Milburn company, pro-
prietors, Buffalo, S. Y.-(Advertise-
ment)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
ABANDON GLIDDEN TOUR;
SCANT FIELD Is CAUSE

New York, Oct. Slack of entries,
caused by the heated political cam
paign now being waged, has caused
the abandonment of the Glidden auto
mobile tour this year. This is the an
nouncement given out by the national
tour committee of the American
Automobile association today, from
which there is no appeal.
Other reasons were advanced for
the cancellation of this annual classic,
chief among which were murmurs by
prospective entrants against the pro-
posed route from Detroit to New Or
leans. This was but a minor factor
in determining the decision of the tour
committee, however, as special repre-
sentatives from the governing body
had toured the route previous to and
after the criticisms and declared the
roads to be as good as expected, with
the controls doing all in their power
to make the tour a success from their
viewpoint
The cancellation of this event will
undoubtedly cast gloom on the many
companies who had nominated teams
and had gone to a great deal of trou-
bic to make the affair this year an I'M
qualified success. Others will share
in the sorrow, though, for those few
private tourists who, despite the po-
litical campaign, were willing to leave
home for three weeks may be so chag-
r:ned at the falling through of the
event this year as to ignore re-
REVEAL next.
Coincident with the abandonment,
plans were made to change the route
for this event next year. Another
change will be the shunting forward
of the date. No definite plans have
been made in regard to routing next
years track, but it is thought that 1t
will not differ greatly from the present
one, following the general trend and
differing only in those places where
criticism struck hardest this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
Won by His Wit.

On one occasion a dress rehearsal at
His Najesty's theater was prolonged
till the small hours Of the morning.
The company grew very weary, par
ticularly a gentleman who had been
with Sir Herbert Tree in a good many
productions. but who had never at
tanned to more than very tiny part.
When the time came to rehearse his
few lines he was so tired that his voice
was anything but distinct.
What's the matter. Mr.. Z.?' ask
ed Sir Herbert in his most sarcastic
tones. Are you saving your voice for
the rehearsalF"
NO. Sir Herbert" was the retort
I've never been able to save anything
under your management"
Sir Herbert. an exceedingly witty
man himself, was so pleased with the
retort that the salary of the small part
man was raised.-London NJ. A. p.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
Opposed to Mourning Clothes.

- southern physician Of recognized
skill and eminence urges that all out
ward symbols of mourning should be
abandoned" says Munsey's. For many
years he has expressed his views. He
has won over a large number of PEG
pie who see no reason why the heart
should advertise its sorrow by the
conspicuous insignia of gloom. There
are or have been peoples wiser IN
their generation. The Romans of the
days of the republic wore blue as a
sign Of mourning. 1t is the proper
thing in Asia Minor now. The Turk
mourns in violet and the Persian in
pale brown. Until French queen
set the present fashion in the latter
half of the fifteenth century white was
the color of grief in Europe, as il is
now in China"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
SUSPENSION FOR PAPKE
New York Commission When Boxer
Refuses 10 Meet ManteII.

New York. Oct 3.-For failing 10
keep his contract TO box ten rounds
with Frank Mantell of Providence
before the New Star A. c.. Tuesday
night, Billy Papke of Kewanee, H..
was suspended for an indefinite per.
iod by the New York state athletic
commission yesterday.
This means that Papke will not be
permitted 10 box in New York state
until reinstated. Also il may have
the effect Of cancelling his match
with the French champion. as the fol-
lowing cablegram was sent by the
commission yesterday:
Paul Rousseau. French Federation
Of Boxing Clubs, La Temps. Paris.
France: Papke suspended We feel
suspension should be sustained in
France. as We sustain suspensions by
your federation" Papke sailed for
France yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
THREE-EYE DIRECTORS
MUST BE AT MEETING

Directors of the Three-Eye league
must attend the annual meeting or
pay fine, according to the new con-
stitution of the circuit. The directors
rect the day previous to the general
annual session which takes place at
Chicago next Tuesday. Dubuque and
Springfield are the weak members
whose berths are apt to be taken by
other candidates. Terre Haute and
Evansville are expected to ask for adj
mission in their places Mordecai
Prown. the veteran pitcher of the Chi
cago Cubs. is being considered for
manager of the Huts next year. Brown
made his debut in professional COM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
BETTING IS CLOSE
ON WORLD SERIES
Though a Few 10 to 7 Offers
Have Come From Boston
Enthusiasts.

New York, Oct. S.-Authentic in
formation as 10 the extent of betting
en- the approaching world champion
ship ball games is impossible II is
known, however, that many Boston
supporters have given New York en-
thusiasts odds as good as 10 to Z on
wagers that the Red Sox will defeat
the Giants ia the series.
Such odds. however. are an excep-
ton rather than a rule Most wagers
are even, with some New York en-
thusiasts undoubtedly giving odds to
Boston men. Both clubs are finishing
their league races with practically the
same percentage OF Winning games
Detailed comparisons of individual
work and team play show little advan-
tage one way or another. The facts
and the uncertainty which naturally
fIrrounds a contest between two
teams which have not been matched
before, all lead 10 an evening up Of
the betting business.
Tendency OF the Boston fans" 10
indulge In the greater odds may be
traced TO confidence In Joe Wood s
pitching. Speakers and Gardne-'s bat
ting and all around team work. Also
perhaps TO the fact that durfng the lat
ter half of the season the Giants
showed a great falling off from their
car Ter play
Almost everyone known in baseball
has volunteered TO pick the winners.
beginning with the opposing managers
themselves. Jake Stahl says that he
believes he will beat the Giants. and
John J. McGraw says he expects 10
iura the trick. expecting much of his
how pitcher Tesreau.
Connie Mack. who knows the t:lants
well from having led tho Philadelphia
Athletics against them to victory in
The world championship last year. is
certain that the Giants are doomed
again. He is quoted as ca ling the
bcston club the best balanced organ
ration he has seen ia 20 years. But
Mack Is an American League man.
Frank Chance and his Chicago Cubs
We're beaten by the Giants for the Ma
ucnal League pennant. and the Chi
C1go manager things that a sufficient
guarantee that they viii beat Boston.
a parallel of similar guesses might
De continued almost indefinitely with
about equal showing OF support.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
NAN FROM MEXICO TELLS HIS EXPERIENCE
Ordinary Precautions Accomplished INTELLECTUALLY Escapes
Serious Com phcatons

Phil Ferguson, but a short time
from MeXico-where he has been sup
erintendent of mines of the Sorona
Copper company, and is now located
at 700 West Second street, Davenport,
Iowa, says: six months since l came
from Mexico. the change in climate
and water disarranged the working
Of my digestive organs, and produced
constipation which l could not cure
with ordinary remedies. About one
month ago l began using Plant Juice
l am now on my third bottle, and am
entirely relieved of my bowel trouble,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
IT WAS NAPOLEON.
The 6ey Finally Recognized Him and
Won a Compliment.

The 6ey Finally Recognized Him and
Won Compliment.
One afternoon the hey of Tunis while
visiting in Paris was conducted to the
gallery OF battle pictures They first
showed to him Philip Augustus at Bou-
vines.
That's Napoleon l., isn't itT' said
the hey.
NO" said NJ. de Nolhac. that is not
Napoleon l.. but, quite the same, a
grent warrior"
They passed to St Louis. who. on the
bridge of TaillebourG. was battling like
the ArchangeI Michael himself.
That's Napoleon IL" queried the
hey with a wink of the eye.
No" said NJ de Nolhac.
They arrived at Henri ". who was
carrying bread to the besieged Parish.
ans
Napoleon IT.
mo: that's Henry ~"
The hey WAS visibIy disappointed.
They skipped Louis XIV. and XIV and
passed quickly to the wars of the en-
pire They stopped before the battle
of AusterlitZ.
Napoleon l. p said the hey.
"Yes." said NJ. de Nolhac. "How
your highness has recognized it. How
admirable that isl All. truly. your
highness knows the history of France
marvelously well."-CH de Paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03

Those suffering from poor digestion.
nervousness, headaches. constipation
and kindred troubles of the system
will find Plant Juice is just the cor
receive they mead and Immediately
beneficial results follow its use. The
New Harper House pharmacy, north
west corner Second avenue and Nine
teenth street, Rock Island is demon
strating the value of the remedy. Call
any day between 8 a. m. and y a. m.
Demonstrations also at E. Jericho, Mo-
line, druggists, and the Ballard Drug
and Dental company, Davenport,
Iowa. advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
A Generous Actor.

/ remember when Toole was playing
an exceptionally fine engagement with
US that he said laughingly: "Oh. by
the way. Calvert. If my wife, comes
down next week don't say anything
about the big receipts. You see. Tvs
: lot OF nephews and nieces. cad they
ali expect tips from Uncle Johnnie
Last year they had over 800 from me.
and my wife thinks I rather overdn
& ''-''Sixty eight Years on the Stage
by Mrs. Charles Calvert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
Manusch Leading Batter.

George Manusch, the former Island
eT outfelder, led the Central league
in batting during the season just end
ed. His average in 1OS games was
SO. George is with Ottumwa John
Sullivan. formerly with Davenport, led
in home run hits with q; in strike
outs with 1874 and in stolen bases with
20. His batting average was .316.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03

Chicago. This marks the third time
that the Nation Canton has won the
state silver trophy in succession, and
entities it TO permanent possession.
Canton, ILL.,, won the hext convention.
Charles d. Brainard of Peoria was
elected department vice president, and
{. NJ. Turner of Geneseo treasurer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
Nation Odd Fellows Win.

Galesburg, Ill. Oct. 3.-At the an
rual prize drill yesterday afternoon
under the auspices of the Illinois Pat
riarchs Militant, Independent Order of
Odd Fellows, prizes were awarded as
follows: First class A. NATION Can.
ton; first class b, Germania Cation,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
rheumatism Relieved IN rev Hours.

rheumatism Relieved IN a rev Hours.
N. B. Langley, Madison. Wis. says:
"I was almost helpless with rheuma.
tism for about five months Had it iD
my neck so : could not turn my head,
doctors and many remedies without
any relief whatever until | procured
DR.. Detcbons Relief for Rheumatism
In a few hours the pain was relieved
and in three days the rheumatism was
completely cured and l was at work
Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901 Second ave.
rue. Rock Island: Gust Schlegel & Son
220 West Second street, Davenport
(Advertisement).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Chicago, 6; Pittsburgh, Cten in
ningsD.
Boston. 81; Brooklyn. 90.
New York, ! Philadelphia, =.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Detroit, 5; Chicago. 8.
St Louis, 2; Cleveland, 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03
Mrs. Patrick Campbell.

Physicians have ceased to hope for
the recovery of Mrs. Patrick Camp
bell, the actress. She has been very
i'll in London since early in Septem-
Der.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-03

pany with Terre Haute when that city
was a member of the original Three
Eye circuit.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-05-14
temperance al IIilcte e
e ~Ss98O
Conducted oy the National Noman's
Chrlsilan Tnr,nrAnrn ncn Ifnlnn L
"REsPEcTABLE" SALOONS.

A city paper calls attention to the
boulevard saloon" The bouleyards,
1t asserts, should be kept free from
anything so detrimental to the morals
OF the men, women and children who
every summer evening come from the
more crowded residence districts to
enjoy the purer air and pleasanter
sights Of these great thoroughfares'
mo matter" II says. how gilded a
place may be where liquor is sold. no
matter how quiet, apparently, 1t Is an
unfit place for a boulevard" And
where, may we ask, II the saloon is to
be made respectable Is it filter than
In respectable localities2 If the saloon
Is an evil, II II is place where young
men and women lose their lives and
honor" as this same article says, why
should 1t be foisted upon the poorer
districts-upon the people who daily
walk TO and from office or store, or
who take their evening recreation at
the theaters or public halls? The sa
loon is "fit place" for no one. there
fore a fit place nowhere.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-05-14
PATRIOTIC REASONS.

Experiments In the Swiss army
have shown that abstainers are the
best shots in target practise. and the
British army experiments In marching
have shown that regiments drinking
only water outmarch, in the long rum
those that have rations OF beer or
whisky.
The German emperor's word Will
bear much repeating: "The nation
which takes the smallest amount OF
alcohol will win the battles OF the
future" And the crown prince OF
Sweden, in 1911, showing that In the
Industrial contest of nations also, the
worlds markets belong to the sober
est nation said: That nation which
Is first to free itself from the In
furious effects OF alcohol will thereby
attain a market advantage over other
nations iu the amicable yet Intensive
struggle for existence"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-05-14
All Rlcht In This Case.

A clergyman in a country church
gave out the following notice:
"The ladies of the parish intend to
prepare fowl supper on Friday eve
ming for the benefit OF the church II
is hoped that there will be large
attendance
After service one of the men present
was heard to remark: 81 suppose 1t
will be all right to pay for your foul
supper with tainted money!"
why, certainly" was the reply,
"The guest of honor is to be filthy
lucre. 80 you see we're not a bit par
tlcular"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-05-14
CHARLES W. POST ENDS LIFE.
Millionaire Shoots Himself With Rifle
At Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara, Cal-Charles w,
Post, wealthy cereal food manufactur.
er of Battle Creek Mich, shot himself
to death with rifle while Temporarily
insane, according to the testimony of
his physician, DR.. ]. C. cambridge, of.
Tered at the inquest held shortly after
the tragedy. The verdict of the cor
oner's jury was non-committal, hold.
Ing simply that Mr., Post had died from
the effects of gunshot wound.
Mr. Post had suffered i'll health for
some time. Recently he made hur,
ried trip to Rochester, MINI. to under.
go a major operation to save his life.
He had been in nervous state since
his return to California and had fought
against an inclination to suicide for
some time. according to the testimony
given at the inquest by Miss Ella
Benson, his nurse.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-05-14
A 25-YEAR CASE
OF ECZEMA CURED

Mr.. Butler Edgar of Danville, Pa,
writes: Il have had an aggravated
case of Eczema for over 25 years. My
hands were unsightly for a great part
of that long period. have used seven
bOc. bottles of Hancock's Sulphur
Compound and one jar of Hancock's 8
Sulphur Ointment. feel as though
| had brand new pair of hands My
case has been such an aggravated
one. Hancock's Sulphur Compound
has cured me and | am certain 1t will
cure anyone if they persist in using it
according to directions" Hancock's
Sulphur Compound and Ointment are
sold by all dealers. Hancock Liquid
Sulphur Co, Baltimore, Md-Adv.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-05-14

worst The Pharisee stood and
prayed thus with himself, God, | thank
thee, that ] am not as other men are
extortioners, unjust. adulterers, or
even as this publican. fast twice in
the week, ] give tithes of all that ]
possess" Note that he stood, he
prayed with himself rather than to
God, and he used "I' FIVE times. All
the points he enumerates may have
been valid, yet he might have voiced
the same facts on this wise: Il thank
thee, o God, am not unjust, but
thou knowest how unmerciful | am;
! am not an adulterer, but look OF
lust is adultery and am unclean; ]
am not as this publican, but with his
opportunities might have been
worse; ! fast twice In the week, yet
choose the market days that | may
be seen OF man, and my fasting needs
TO be forgiven; ! give tithes OF all, be-
yond the requirements of the law, yet
the weightier matters Of the law
omit"
Those who trust In themselves that
they are righteous forget
The Possibility Of Evil Within.
The English martyr, John Bradford,
cried out as a murderer was led to the
gallows, There | 20 but for the grace
OF God. THAT which is born Of the
flesh is flesh" Every soul has the
tinder of sin within 1t, and needs only
the spark of temptation to set II
afame. No man, apart from the grace
Of God, knows to what depths he may
descend.
rrIn .olf .i.h.n..,,r fnr..nA
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-05-14
The Great White Throne.

John writes, II saw great white
throne, and him that sat on 1t, from
whose face the earth and heaven flew
away; and there was found no place
for them And saw the dead. small
and great. stand before God; and the
books were opened; and another book
was opened, which is the book of life:
and the dead were judged out of those
things which were written In the
books, according to their works. And
whosoever was not found written In
the book of life was cast into the lake
OF fire" (Rev. 20:11, IL, 15). No man
could face that ordeal hopefully, un.
less he had put his trust in the Savior
and was v'"'tten in the book OF life.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-05-14
why TEACHERS AGE EARLY
Fearful and Wonderful Excuses Given
for Occasional Nonattenda Of
Their Pupils.

While the law Of the land compels
children to attend school up to a Ger.
bin age, there is no law that makes
\ obligatory for them to be present
\ every session. They may be "ex-
flsed' on the written request of par.
pts, and we herewith present some Of
Qese reasonable excuses:
"Dler Miss Blank: Sadie had a
pane in her left hart and could not
<ome yesterday. If it goes to cuttin'
np today, plese let her went home and
tblidge
Mrs. b. p. c."
hlnd Friend. Kindly excuse James
~ ateness. ! kneaded him after
breakfast"
Dere Miss II: Willy was not
Nare yesterday becaws he had to
ave his shoes half-souled. They was
4 holey his feet got wet and | was
'raid he would get tonsilightous. His
SChstltushlon aint of the best. 1t
some Hereditary on his pas side
N being pulling. s. excoose. New
'orA Evening Post.