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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
A NEAR-CARUSO
Gets into FIGHT
Amateur Vocalist Cffends Lead
ing Man of Burlesqus
Troupe.
SINGS HYMN ON THE STAGE
Superstitious Actor Calls It q Jinx
and Two Knockdowns Follow
Immediately.

Claiming that the rendition of
Nearer My God to Thee was NO
fit stuff to be sung in a theatre and
would prove jinx to the show, Harry
Welsh, leading man of the Monte
Carlo Girls Burlesque company, yes
terday afternoon stepped out on the
stage of the Illinois theatre and gays
an amateur vocalist who was trying
out, shove towards the wings and
was promptly knocked down with a
straight arm punch to the face. The
show last night played to a packec
house.
About 4 o'clock a man giving his
name as Harry Edger, who is employ
ed by the Standard Scale company
| of East Moline, came up TO the box
7 office of the Illinois theatre. under
pretty good head of steam, and ask
ing for the manager, explained In 4
mixture of German and broken Eng
lish that he was possessed or a voice
that would bring a fortune not only
to the owner. but also the manager
who might take him under his wing.
SEES CHANCE FOR FUN.
Manager William Klinck, seeing an
opportunity for a little amusement,
told the stage struck aspirant to get
up behind the footlights and he
would get a piano player. Edger
orened his turn with a soul-throbbins
massacre of Jerusalem" followed
with Because 1 Love YOU" his
breath being strong enough to carry
the notes all over the house and I'M
der the gallery seats. He then
launched into recitative, throwing
one corner of his coat over his
shoulder much after the fashion of
an old Roman toga, and striding ma
jestically across the boards in the
most approved Ham fashion. The
applause was not quite up to the ac-
tors expectations, and somewhat dis
gruntled he threatened to sell the
rights to his voice to Manager Dolly
OF the Empire, and 1t was only after
the promise of Mr.. Klinck to send
him out on the road with a new $780,
0O0 production at salary OF $50 a
week and expenses, that he consented
to appear in two days for rehearsals
"AASA "OlO " Uc SOll6u unQ0r WAY
at that time.
SOUNDS A JINX.
You are a wonder, man." said Bill
Kltnck.
"Oh. know that" was the non
chalant reply.
Now let's have one more song, =
was the request and Richard Mans
field Scale Works Edger began to
sing Nearer My God to Thee" when
Harry Welsh, the Hebrew comedian
of the burlesque show, rushed out on
the stage yelling, stop, stop, dom,
sing that here, 1t will queer the show
tonight. Stop, do you hear me?"
Caruso, Jr., did not, and Welsh
gave him a shove.
: Like a flash of lightning, the sing
er hauled off and planted the super.
stitious actor one on the forehead
knocking his derby in one direction
and the comedian in another. Welsh
rose to his feet and with a cry OF
rage, landed on the singers Jaw. al
i most knocking him over the foot
). lights. At this juncture, the com
= batants were separated and the MAI
J. with voice departed via the stag,
door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
AT THE ILLINOIS

The modernized Bohemian Girl
that comes to the Illinois tomorrow
night refers to that massive spectacu-
lar production of Balfe's masterpiece
that the Aborn opera company first
presented about a year ago at the
Boston opera house, and which proved
to be an exceedingly meritorious full
grand opera revival of this charming
opera, in a scenic environment of I'M
usual realistic proportion and great
splendor, that scored one OF the truly
great successes of last season every
where that it was presented, and is
now announced as the browning effort
of the Aborns' career as producers of
grand opera in English. Undoubtedly
Messrs. Aborn have made the most
extensive production of The Bohemi-
an Girl ever witnessed in America,
as to colossal and magnificent scenic
investiture and up-to-date introduce
tions of novel and special features,
which include a Cavalcade of horses,
bands of real gypsies, wonderful
whirlwind acrobats, and dazzling bal
let, including the famous Dance OF
the Hours" from LA Giaconda" in
the last act, but they have not in any
particular neglected to fully provide
for the proper rendition of the opera
from a musical standpoint Great
care has been given to the selection
of not only the personnel of the cast,
but also to the chorus as we'll, re-
sulting in a full grand opera compile
ment of soloists, splendidly marshalled
chorus, brilliant corps de ballet, Ell.
gaging upwards of one hundred peo
pie.
The cast includes Blanche Morrison
in the soprano role of Airline, Hattie
Belle Ladd as the Gypsy Queen, John
R. Phillips as Thaddeus, Harry Luck
stone as Count Arnheim, George
Shields as Devilshoof and Augusta!
Vaughan as Florestein.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
SENIOR PLAY IS
A BIC SUCCESS
Members of Graduating Glass
at High School Present
Diamonds and Hearts,"
PORTRAYAL Is EXCELLENT
All in Cast Acquit Themselves With
Credit-Two Performances
Are Given.

The senior class play, "Dia-
monds and Hearts" was given
last evening at the high school
auditorium before a large crowd,
this being the second and final perform
ance. The play was ably rendered and
was very interesting from start TO fin
ish. Ben Clark starred as "Bub." a
Yankee farmer, still unmarried, at the
age of 40, making many hits with the
audience. Margaret Nichols acted the
leading part as Bernice Halstead, a
young lady Of Is, with an affection of
the heart, love of fun, and a hatred
of arithmetic. Amy Halstead, her sis
ter, two years younger, fond of frolic,
was presented very ably by
Beatrice Bleuer, as was the role of Inez
Gray. young lady visitor willing to
share in the fun, by Edna
Schneider. Gladys Dunleavy took
the role of Mrs. Halstead, a widow,
stepmother to the Halstead girls. Miss
Dunleavy's ability as a reader was a
great help to her in the rendering of
her part. Eunice Soady acted as sis, -
maiden lady who keeps house for her
brother, and she represented the typ
ical country lady who has not been for
tunate in securing a life partner.
Dwight Bradley was the villain of the
play and was excellently characterized
( by Emmett Calvin. Dwight was a for
tune hunter and Mrs. Bradley's son by
former marriage. DR.. Burton, the
/ leading man, was portrayed by Leland
Townsan. Orville Karnes cOmicly took
/ the part of Sammy, the darby bellboy
! in the Halstead house, and came in for
"a good share of the applause The
parts of the attorney and sheriff were
taken by Raymond Walker and Elmer
/ Hedberg, respectively.
PLOT is CLEVER.
The plot is woven about the stealing
of some of Mrs. Halsteads diamonds by
her son Dwight. He is in love with Der
nice Halstead, and hopes that by marry.
ing her he may come into her money
which her father had left her She
refuses 10 marry him, and leaves the
house of her step-mother. She obtains
a position as teacher in little coun
try school. DR.. Burton comes out il
the country and stays at the home Of
hio uncle, where Miss Halstead hap
pens to be staying Abraham Barnes
VINO is the uncle of the doctor, falls il
love with Miss Halstead, and so does
his nephew. Dr. Burton has just helped
Bernice with problem in arithmetic
and she sees that he loves her, bu
will not permit him to say so, anC
is musing over it when 'Bub'
comes in and naturally thinks she i!
talking about him. At last he muster!
courage and pops the question" as ht
calls it, but is refused. He says hi!
heart is breaking, but his sister con
sOles him. Abraham RECEIVERS and say
that he will never let his heart wande
again. His sister leaves the room ant
Bernice returns. A sheriff enters ant
arrests her for the theft of her step
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
Almost a Miracle.

One OF the most startling changes
ever seen in any man. according to w.
B. Holsclaw. Clarendon, Texas, was
effected years ago in his brother. He
had such a dreadful cough" he writes,
that all our family thought hs was
going into consumption, but he began
10 use DR.. Kings New Discovery, and
was completely cured by ten bottles.
Now he is sound and well and weighs
2lS pounds For many years our fam.
lily has used this wonderful remedy
for Coughs and Colds with excellent
results" It's quick, safe, reliable and
guaranteed. Price so cents and Sl.O0
Trial bottle free at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
COLTS VS. WOW.
FIRST BALL CAME
Argus VIII Conduct Directory
for the Benefit of ANA
teur Teams.
AS GUIDE FOR MANAGERS
Important That Announcements Be
Sent Ear1y-Report of
Results, Too.

Rock Islands first ban game of the
1912 season is 10 be staged tomor-
row afternoon, not at Island City
park, but at the Colts diamond on
Thtrty-second street and Eighteenth
avenue, when Fritz's Colts buck up
against the W. o. w. team of Daven-
port Both teams are to present
strong lineups and a close exciting
contest is looked for. The Colts ball
lot has been improved within the last
few weeks and the team now is pos
sessed of as fast a field as any anna
teur team in the tri-cities. There is
ample room TO accommodate a large
number OF spectators and the Colts
would like nothing better than to see
several hundred fans.
AMATEUR TEAM DIRECTORY.
AS has been the custom IN pas.
years, The Argus viii conduct an
amateur baseball team directory for
the benefit of the amateur teams
which will be in the field. Managers
of these teams may insert the name
Of their team, the MANAGERS name,
his address and his telephone num-
Der. The directory may be used by
the managers as a guide for securing
games.
SEND ANNOUNCEMENT EARLY.
Announcements Of Sunday Games
Should be received at this Office no,
later than Friday afternoon. If they
can be sent earlier. so much the bet
ter chance have they 10 receive due
notice. Results OF games should be
sent in early Monday morning, or put
I'm the mail Sunday evening so that
trey arrive here i'm the early mair
The report should contain all OF TIE
important features of the game, in
addition 20 the score 10y innings. with
runs, hits and errors. The batteries
Of each team should be included.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
USE ALIENS FOOT-EASE.

The antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the shoes. II you want rest and
comfort for tired, aching, swollen. sweat.
ing feet, Aliens Foot Ease. Re
Heves corns and bunlons OF all pain and
prevents blisters, sore and calDus spots.
Just the thing for dancing parties, pat
ent leather shoes. and far breaking In
new shoes. 1t is the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Try il today.
Sold everywhere. % cents. Don't accept
any substitute. For free trial package.
address Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

mothers diamonds. Her trunk is
searched and the gems discovered
She is taken to jail. Mrs. Halstead
secures her release, apd Dwight offers
to marry her, but is again refused,
Miss Halstead saying that she would
rather go to Jail innocent than marry
a man she does not love. 1t is proven
by Sammy and Bub that Dwight stole
the diamonds, and everyone is again
happy except Dwight and his mother,
who are both taken to prison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
Puts End to Bad Habit

Things never look bright to one with
the blues" Ten to one the trouble
is a sluggish liver, filling the system
with bilious poison, that DR.. Kings
New Life Pills would expel. Try them.
Let the joy OF better feelings end "the
blues" Best for stomach, liver and
kidneys. % cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
AT THE EMPIRE

The Empire for the first half of next
week will continue with the strong bills
that have been presented since the
taking over of the Orpheum shows
Manager Dolly says: "My hardest
work now is the placing and picking
Of some act to feature my bills, this be
ing the case next week. Either on the
first or last half bill every act has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
NATIONAL. LEAGEE-

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Cincinnati, 8; Chicago, 90 IN.
uings).
Brooklyn, 4; New York, 2 (sever
innings.
Boston, 4; Philadelphia, ?.
st. Pittsburgh, rain.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago, 2; st. Louis l Go IN
nings).
Cleveland, 4 Detroit, ?.
Philadelphia, 3; Washington, l.
New York, ?; Boston, 5.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Columbus, 3; Kansas City, l.
Toledo, >; Milwaukee, 0.
Louisville, s; Minneapolis, l.
Indianapolis, 2; st. Paul, 7.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

James L. Hayes of Davenport has
completed a new playing schedule for
he ThNe-Eye league and forwarded
copies 10 President Tearney Of Chicago
10 be distributed among the Clubs for
their approval or rejection. The new
schedule provides for 40 games and
four trips, as did the other. The sea.
son. however, is extended a week,
opening May ? and closing Sept 10
instead of Sept s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

made good over the Orpheum circuit,
and while they are naturally strange
here, their work will be a hit with you." "
Monday matinee brings the following:
Lapyo and Benjamin. Tipping the f1ops;
Flo and Wynne, novelty singing and
dancing; Norton and Russell, charac-
ter representations and lightning
changes; Eckhoff and Gordon, "the
musical laugh-makers," and Bowery
Trio, opponents of harmony and fun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
Your tongue IS coated.
Your breath is foul.

Headaches come and go.
These symptoms snow that your
stomach is the trouble. To remove
the cause is the first thing, and Cham
berlaiR's Stomach and Liver Tablets
will do that Easy TO take and most
effective. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
THAT BAD COLD.
Vapor Treatment Surely Does Clean
Out That Stuffed Up Head in
Record Breaking Time

Don't try to break up cold with
dangerous stomach disturbing drugs.
Get directly to the infiamed MEM
brane by breathing Hyomei (pro-
nounce it high-o-me). Get a bottle
for so cents at the Harper House
pharmacy and try this rapid and eco
nomical treatment that thousands
are using.
Breathe this vapor for five or ten
minutes until the head feels fine and
clear, then go to bed and sleef
soundly until morning. No cocaine
or opium or harmful drugs in Hyo,
mel. 1t is guaranteed to end ca
tarrh, or money back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
FRED BAILEY, ACTOR, DIES.

New York, April 13.-Fred H. Bail
ey, the vaudeville actor, who starred
in The Top of the World" with
Ralph Austin, died yesterday at his
home in Freeport, L. l., aged IS. He
was taken ill last December while on
the road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

The fighting game Is apt to come
to an abrupt end in Cleveland as the
result OF the unfortunate accident to
Louis Margolian. while trying to gain
fame as a fighter. Aargolan is q
n 1 n e NY ar-old bantamweight
known to his followers as Fighting
Mungie-' While fighting a ten
ro1nd preliminary match with kid
Goldberg" of Syracuse n. Y, ne
suddenly dropped unconscious In the
cixth round and was carried to a
hospital. The doctors ay that par
aIysis is setting in. and extend lit
tie hope for his recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

Oakland, Cal. April 13.-Eddie Nc
Goorty, the Wisconsin boxer, who
claims the middle-weight title, and
Kid" George. a Pacific coast contend
er. have been matched to box 10 rounds
here April a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
The Theatre

ILLINOIS THEATRE.
April 14-Aborn Opera company, in
The Bohemian Girl"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

Salt Lake City. April ia 1O-round
bout between Matty Baldwin and Dick
Hyland, lightweights, will take place
here April %, il is announced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
THE EMPIRE

Daily vaudeville performances at
$500 and 8:15.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

Los Angeles, Cal, April 13.-Promo-
ter Tom McCarey has closed negoia.
tons for the Joe Jeannette-Sam Lang,
ford scrap that he has been angling
fer during the last six or eight months
ard has named the last week in July as
the time for staging it, The terms OF
the match are withheld. but McCarey
says The sCrappCrs Will meet on d per
cgntage basis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

Philadelphia. Pa. April 13.-An ear
~ advantage and a knoCkdoWn scored
in the third round enabled EDDIE De
vcirc ui the United States navy to earn
draw with Johnny Willets in the
wiudgp at the Broadway a. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

stop; Captain Bright, Carroll and
Moore. outfelders. The team plays its
first game at Bloomington today, when
il meets the fast Illinois Wesleyan
nine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

Normal. H.. April 13.-Charles Nc
Kinney. local semi-pro ball player,
has signed a contract to play with
Bloomington He joined the Boomers
Thursday and will be a candidate for
third base.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

Rhinelander. Wis, April 13.-Burrell
Smith of Duluth knocked out Fighting
Dick" Kramer of Duluth in the second
round.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

San Francisco, Cal, April 13.-Abe
Attell. it was declared today, had won
$4,000 at cards since his last fight.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17
STOCK, CROP AND FARM NOTES

Prof. J. M. Scott. of Jacksonville.
sold a crop of tobacco last week at Is
cents pound.
Smith & Turney, of Harrison
county, were in Bourbon last week
buying mules. They purchased or
Frank Burton head of yearling mules
at $50 per head.
Farmers of Nicholas couny, who
have plenty of feed are wlntering
their stock. There is a demand for
stock but very little is changing hands.
Prices are high.
s-Letton VImont. of near Millers-
burg. sold and delivered to John Leer
at Millersburg $3.50 pounds of tobac'
CO. The price paid was 20 cents per
pound. The crop was grown on 2 Ia
acres of ground.
.-E. F. Spears & Sons, of Paris. last
week purchased and had delivered to
their warehouse IN this city a carload
of hemr seed. The seed was purchas
ed from S. Nj. Gibson, of Jessamine
county, at So. so per bushel.
Abe Renick. of Clark county,
formerly of Bourbon, has sold one OF
his pure shorthOrn steers at the fancy
price of II cents pound. The steer
/ will go to the Iowa Agricultural Elk
pertinent Station to be entered IN helC
test.
-Thos. McCIintock, of Mlllersburg
sold TO a Cincinnati party last week II
mules for $3.50. and one to Hore
Armstrong for $lO0. Mr.. McCilntock
bought in Bath county last week four
teen mules at from Sl25 to 5000. Mr.
McClintcck has about 25 mules or
| hand at his barns in MilIersburg.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17
Opens Garage.

Mr.. Harry Craig. Of Sadieville.
Scott county, has rented the residence
of Mr.. W. P. Hume, on Second street,
and has moved his family to the prop
erty. Mr.. Craig will remodel the
building on the Hume lot. facing
Chapline street, and will convert the
building into an automobile garage
which he will use for the repair and
storage of automobiles. Mr.. Craig
has also secured the agency of well
known car which he will handle in con-
nection with his other business.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17

Mrs. Carrie A. Lehman. of Louis
VILE, who is in the city in the interest
of the Howard Association OF Chicago,
spoke at the close of the sermon at the
Presbyterian church Sunday morning
and at the Christian church in the ev-
ening. Mrs. Lehman also conducted a
service at the jail at two O'Clock In
the afternoon.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17
Insure with w. o. Hinton.
Prompt paying non = union
companies. tt

AIDES Moines man had an attack OF
muscular rhematism in mis- shoulder.
A friend advised him to go to Hot
Springs. That meant an expense OF
Sl5O or more. He sought for a quick.
er and cheaper way to cure it and
found it in Chamberlain Liniment.
Three days after the first application
of this liniment he was we'll. For
sale by all dealers.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17
Arriving Daily.

Novelties of every description arriv.
ing daily for the holiday trade. Games.
pictures, leather goods, copyright
books ut so cents, fancy baskets at
all prices, Indian goods direct from a
large Indian reservation. Every
thing in stock that would make suit
alb. e holiday gift. See us before buy
ing.
26 If PARIS BOOK co.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17
Move on Now

says policeman Ito a street crowd,
and whacks heads if it don't. ,,"Move
on, now.' says the big. harsh mineral
pills to bowel congestion and suffering
follows. DR.. Kings New Lite Pills
don't bulldoze the bowels. They gent
ly persuade them to right faction, and
health follows. Is cents at Oberd0r-
fer's.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17
Published Every Tuesday and Friday
ADVERTISING RATES

Display advertisements, $1.OO per
inch for first time; so cents per inch
each subsequent insertion.
Reading notices, 10 cents per line
each issue; reading notices in black
type, 20 cents per line, each issue.
Cards of thanks, calls on candidates,
obituaries and resolutions, and SINH
lar matt er, 10 cents per line,
Special rates for large advertise
ments and yearly contracts.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17
For Christmas.

The finest stock of whisky. wine and
liquors in Central Kentucky. | can
supply your holiday needs.
b. WEISSBERG.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17

If you are troubled with chronic
constipation, the mild and gentle effect
of Chamberlain Tablets makes them
especially suited to your case For sale
by all dealers
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17

The right OF publisher is reserved
to decline any advertisement or other
matter offered for publication.
Space is a newspapers stock IN
trade, it's source of revenue.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17
Rugs.
Elegant

Read these rug bargains. Elegant
Christmas gifts.
9x12 rug-$l2.75.
36x72 rug-S4.0 20.
27x54 rug-S2.25.
tt A. F. WHEELER & CO.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17
For the Baby!

A child'a dressing table and chair.
solid white, for 81. Just few more
left
If A. F. WHEELER & co.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17
Expert Optician.

We have an expert optician with Us
for ten days and can fit YOU with
good pair of glasses for as low as 81.
Examinations free.
WARDEN & SON,
Druggists.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17
Delicious Fruits.

Call and see US for your Christina as
candy-deliciou fruits-and- other hol-
iday supplies at
]. F.. CRAVEN.
The Bourbon news., 1912-12-17
Get Your Potatoes Now.

Now is the time to lay in your win
ter Irish potatoes. The first carload
from Michigan will arrive in a few
days. Leave your order. Both phones.
SAUER'S GROCERY.
IF Opposite Cour thouse.
The Washington times., 1912-02-14
Flowers for Valentines.

GUIDES homegrown flowers are most
Appropriate-alwaysa acceptable. 1914 f.
--AdVt.
The Washington times., 1912-02-14
Harmon Gives Pardon
On Plea of Little Girl

COLUMBUS. Ohio, Feb. H-"Now,
Just take this paper down to the war;
den and he will let your father go home
with you. You're a good, brave little
girl and / am glad to help you. God
bless YOU" and with this Gov. Judson
Harmon thrust into the hands of Eta
Fairman, aged seventeen, a pardon for
her father, John b. Fairman, serving
two years in the Ohio penitentiary from
this county, for shooting his wife, the
girls stepmother, when she left their
home and opened rooms in this city.
The girl makes only S. a week, but
she has managed to keep the little fam
lily together, although she was in danger
father SIN owed much money When he
was sent TO prison.
The Washington times., 1912-02-14
Ate Sleeper and Have

If You Are a Late Sleeper and Have
Baltimore & Ohio sleeping car at Union
station at 1000 p. m. You have the
advantage of sleeping until 500 o'clock
next morning-Advt.