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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

his previous efforts. But in Fine
Feathers" he has surpassed all his
former efforts. He has given the
playgoers a dramatic creation which
will doubtless go on record as The
Great American Drama" For its
story Is one of modern life, and it deals
with people and conditions with which
everyone is familiar The play has
given Chicago a distinct subject for
discussion, and has given rise to as
much discussion and comment as have
the recent baseball battles or the pres
idential election. 1t is a play of the
moment-big. pulsating with human in
terest, and striking home to every audi
tor 1t Is play not only to be seen and
enjoyed, but a drama to furnish topics
for many an evenings conversation.
For the same problems which confront
the characters in the play are the ones
which every man and woman today
must face at some time or other. II
is page from life, written by the pen
of master and interpreted by the fin
est cast Of players ever gathered on a
single stage. No visitor to Chicago
can afford TO miss Fine Feathers"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
AHASUERUS" is
PROVEN A TREAT
Musical Drama for Bethany
Home Benefit Has First Pres
entation in Moline.

Song and story combined last night
at the Moline theatre in one of the
rarest treats ever offered a local aud
fence. For weeks past public INFER
est had been aroused by the enthu-
siasm of the hundreds of young PEG
pie taking part in the production of
which is given under the, auspices of
the Bethany Protective association.
"Ahasuerus" is by William Dodd
Chenery, also author Of Egypta, which
delighted large audiences some years
ago. The music drama will be re-
peated tonight in Moline and tomor.
row and Saturday nights in the Hi
nois theatre.
The first performance OF an opera,
even where the performers are pro-
fessionals, may be expected TO de.
velop some bitches, but none was per.
ceptible in the Wednesday evening
performance. In fact. from the rise of
the curtain on the first act TO the end
everything moved with precision and
smoothness and the general illusion
WAS well sustained
A special word should be said for
the scenery. II is exceptional. de.
plotting Persian architecture and orr.
entail scenes in a manner that leaves
one with a sense of having gazed on
things beautiful and yet true to life.
One sees a great city, Shushan, ex.
tending hugely above a level land:
one enters great old temples and looks
upon the sacred fire burning dimly
on the great altar; one sees great as
semblies under palms and eastern
skies.
The costuming is also unusual
beautiful. and elaborate. They are
the same that one sees in Tissot's
Jesus" barbaric in coloring but OF
a strange quality Of lending dignity
to the wearer.
The music OF the opera is a blend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

ing Of many things There are
achoes from the whole world of mu-
sic, frank echoes now and then, al
othe rtimes absorbed and blended in
an original score. The music through.
out is satisfying and some OF the
choruses are of mighty volume and
harmony.
The scene of the music drama is
Persia during the reign of Ahasuerus,
known TO secular history as NerXes,
who reigned some 500 years before
Christ. II was this Xerxes who as
sembled an army of a million men TO
invade Greece.
The impelling magnitude of the mu.
sic drama as a great stage spectacle,
the many tragic c.imaXes of the thrill,
ing story, the tremendous contrast OF
the imperial splendor of the royal
court OF ancient Persia with the deep
despair OF the Hebrews, threatened
with speedy humiliation, the delight.
full melodies and glorious choruses
culled from the master writer's of the
ages-all these combine to hold the
interest from the first curtain till the
last triumphant pea Of harmony die!
away.
Perhaps the realistic scenery and
oriental costuming helped to Undue
the singers with a deep sense of tht
character they portrayed-for so con
sistantly did they enter into theil
various roles that it seemed as though
a mystic hand had parted past and
present and those prophets and prime
es OF old were moving in living form
before the spectators. Even the Choir
US caught the spirit OF earnest endeav
or and stroye each TO add TO the ef
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
ISSUES CHALLENGE
TO LOCAL BOXERS

Young" Giese, the Davenport box
er, who is known as the tri-city cham
pion among the 117-pounders or there
abouts, comes now with a challenge
for bout with Peanuts" Schieberl,
or Young" Sinnett, both of whom
have been getting BIZ of glory during
the last year or two.
Giese wants to meet Schieberl or
Sinnett anywhere at any time. He is
willing to put up bit of green goods
on the side to convince them that his
claim is supreme. Giese has just re-
turned from the west where he engag-
gagged in five 10-round bouts, winning
all of them. Giese is the lad who
fought 10round bout with Young"
McGovern of Chicago on the night OF
the Northumberland fight in Dav-
export.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
Star MEN
join LOCAL team
Manager Joe Smith Gives Out
Welcome News to Followers
of Independents.
WILL ADD MUCH STRENGTH
Arthur SaIzmann, Harry Coleman and
Tommy Thompson May Play
In Sundays Game.

There is a probability that the Rock
Island Independent football team will
be strengthened for Sunday after
Moons game with the Davenport In
dependents, by the addition of three
star players-Arthur Salzmann, Harry
Coleman and Cyclone" Tommy
Thompson. Such is the news given
out today by Manager Joe Smith and
1t will be welcome to the rooters who
have already arrayed themselves be
hind Rock Islands first good indepen
dent team in years.
The addition of the three stars will
offset the loss of Harold Grove, who
has played excellent ball at end Grove
was bruised in last Sundays game
and will be out of the coming fray but
his injuries are not thought to be
serious and he will be back for the
remainded of the schedule
DAVENPORT STRENGTHENING.
Davenport's representative team is
| strengthening up for the contest in
Rock Island and will be much mere
powerful rganization than faced the
/ Moline Olympics last Sunday in Mo-
line. On that occasion the Iowa team
was defeated II to but it showed
promise nevertheless. The men are
heavy and know the game and all tat
is needed is a few speedy players to
carry the bal Several ex-high school
stars have been added to the team
and victory is looked for in the game
with Rock Island
AS usual, the contest will commence
at o'clock at Island City park Tick,
cts can be secured in advance up un
/ til noon Sunday at the Bijou cigar
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

As the football season advances the
struggle for the eastern championship
honors grows more interesting and
&C tie Yale, Harvard and Princeton
aIe all making excellent progress and
the opinion prevails that the cham
piarship will be fought out between
tuc.e teams The University of Penn
syIvania Mich usually looms up as
al. important factor in the eastern
football games has done poor worn
this year and many believe has been
elir.inated Dartmouth. on the other
hand. has made an excellent showing
and still has a chance.
he lineup at Yale has been prac-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
New Problem to be Solved
Near Nature Living Not Guarantee of Good heathModern
Demands Influence Farm Life.

There is nothing equals Plant Juice
in combating the effects OF nervous de-
bility on the system. 1t sustains and
builds up, increases the circulation
and washes out all impurities from the
blood. stomach, liver, and kidney trou-
bles disappear. and in a surprisingly
short time. the return Of health is her.
aided BY the increased vitality, cheer
full manner-quick step. energy and
ambition. Plant Juice acts quickly
and surely. Demonstrations at the
New Harper House Pharmacy. N "
corner I'd Ave. and 18th street, Rock
Island. f. Jericho & Co, druggists,
Moline, and Ballard Drug and Dental
Co, Davenport, Iowa. - advertise,
ment).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

Mr.. J. r. Banks, a farmer. who has
lived on the same farm near Mont
pelier and Blue Grass. la. r. r. l, for
80 years. testifes as TO results OBJ
tanned from the use OF Plant Juice. He
says. Il have suffered from nervous
debility and stomach trouble the past
two years. a considerable amount OF
Cas would accumulate IN my stomach
and distressed me greatly, and ! was
very nervous, with severe headaches
most Of the time. ! bought my first
Plant Juice from the Ballard Drug
store Davenport about four weeks ago
and have continued its use since and
1t has given me very satisfactory re-
suits. ! recommend ii TO those suf-
feriEg as ! have"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

cation locks strong. A good line can
be gotten on the relative strength or
Harvard next Saturday when the
Cambridge eleven meets Brown, the
team which administered so over
whelmirgly a defeat to Pennsylvania.
Princeton has been unfortunate this
year in having a very easy early sea-
son schedule. 1t has been so easy in
that up 20 this time it has been i'm
possible to get any line on the
strength of the team. The first real
test of the Tigers will come Saturday
when they meet Dartmouth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

:ically settled. Philbin's brilliant
line smasbes in the Army game last
Saturday have assured for him a
permanent place al left halfback His
CEly weakness is an occasional in
UlIlity to hang onto tho ball. Spald-
mg's steady. consistently good play
Jig this season would have cinched a
pace foI him even if he had not been
captai;. OF the team. Flynn's brilliant
piunges End runs have assured him a
pace on tie team in spite of his fun
oiing ard missing tackles. Ketcham
will remain at center Nate Wheeler is
D.ckeG by some coaches as the log
zeal man for first varsity quarter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

son and Clarence English will meet at
the same club in an eight round go.
POSTPONE NATURALIZATION GO.
St. Louis. Mo. Oct. 24.-Ine bout
between Harry Trendall and Young"
Sc ylor. scheduled for Oct. rs, before a
local club. has been postponed to Nov.
Il The first date was in conflict with
that on which another local club will
stage its bouts.
MILLER THROWS ADAMSON TWICE
Duluth. Mimi, Oct 24-Walter Mil
Ter Of St. Paul threw Ed An
amson of Waterloo, Iowa. in two
straight falls. Both were secured with
scissor holds, in AZ and :16.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

Harvard has not yet had an oppor-
tUnity T. show what it can do. The
creates task set before the Crimson
coaches is to keep the team in shape
Captain Wendell was injured last
week ara may not be in condition
until the Princeton game the first
"aturdav in November. Trainer Don
o.an has been very careful with his
injured squad in an endeavor to
bIlng them to the scratch for the big
games to come.
HarTaru has a gold mine in half
beck Char ley Brickley, though I'M
fortunately he is prone TO injury.
Take it all in all, the Crimson aggre-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

feet of every thrilling scene The
solo cast includes:
Ahasuerus, King OF Persia-GiIbert
G. SchuItze.
Haman, chief counsellor and Closest
friend Of Ahasuerus Ralph E. Cow
ley.
Mordecai, a Jew, keeper of the
kings gate, uncle of Esther-Arthur
Jonassen.
Illegal, custodian of the palace and
friend of Mordecai-Theodore Whes-
lock.
Farbona-Olaf Jonassen.
Herald-M H. Sexton, Jr.
SCribe-Glenn Reid.
Esther, wife of Ahasuerus-Mrs A.
NJ Ellison.
Zeresh, wife of Haman-Mrs. ]. G.
Scott.
Nashti, banished ex-queen of Per
sia-Alice S. Quinlan.
Angel-Irene McLeay.
Ara. Leah, Myra, Zilla. daughters OF
Hesai and friends OF Esther-Esther
Maimrose, Bertha Joaassen, VeIva
Young, Rosabel Stewart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

St Louis, Oct. 24-Roger Bresna-
han, who has been fired" as mana
ger OF the St Louis Cardinals by Mrs.
Helene Robson Britton, owner of the
club, may make a legal fight to re-
tain his place. The position carries
with it a salary of $4,000 4 year and
IL per cent of the net profits of the
company which owns the Cardinals.
RIesnahan's contract has four years
yet to run.
In baseball circles here it has been
known for months that Mrs. Britton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

1T is a box Office attraction" say
theatre managers of the performance
Of La Graciosa, who comes today to
the Empire in a gorgeous spectacle,
Visions in Fairyland." 1t is said to
be- a novel act, comprising series of
brilliant transformations, and audi
Ell ces never grow tired OF the pleas
ing surprises that follow, one after an
other, as the exquisite designs follow
in succession the changes of drops.
There are IA happy visions, each one
SURPRISING the previous one in its
splendor, until at last the surprise
bursts forth suddenly with the reye-
lation of La Graciosa, clad in snow
v bite tights, as the principal in a ser,
les of beautiful illusions Fairyland
dreams are chased away in the last
spectacle where La Graciosa steps
from her dias and breaks the spell
with bow to the audience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

All the news all the time-Tbe
argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24
FINE FEATHERS" AT THE coRT.

Only once in a great many years IL
d dramatic production offered the rub
lie which meets with such unanimous
favor as has been awarded Fine
Feathers" Eugene Walters tremend-
Gus masterpiece which, since early in
August, has been playing TO large and
enthusiastic audiences at the COrt
theatre, Chicago. The play has broken
all records for attendance and applause
at this popular playhouse, and an en-
gagement which was originally sched-
uled for only four weeks has been ex-
tended again and again. and still there
Is no abatement in the interest in
this appealing drama. Eugene Wal
ter. the author of this play, has given
the American stage such great sue
cesses as Paid In Full" THE Easiest
Way and The Wolf" and naturally
something unusual was expected from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-24

1t is in time OF sudden mishaD or &C.
cident that Chamberlain's Liniment
can be relied upon 20 take the place
Of the family doctor. who cannot al.
ways be found at the moment. Then
i, is that Chamberlain's LiIiment is
never found wanting In cases OF
sprains. cuts, wounds AMI bruises
Chamberlain Liniment takes out the
soreness and drives away the pain.
Sold by all uggists.-tAdYertise
ment)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

feet az she was aiding him IN MS ou'
ties
II was ne: an uncommon occurrence
for IriShV omen Gas al Limericaj &c
share the dangers u the bivOuacks. a.
instance the deeds Of that other hero
Inc. Molly Pitcher. Instantly. without
II word. she stepped into his place and
worked the gun with redoublcd skill
aud igor hg!,iuy bravely until she
SAM 10 the earth. pierced by three
grape~hor, Though terribly wounded.
she finally recovered. but was disabled
for life
a soldiers half pay and the value Of
Il soldiers suit OF clothes annually vOt.
ed her by the Continental congress (but
soon discontinued were all the reward
that the first woman who fought fnI
American liberty ever received for sucs
heroic love. courage ard suffcring.-E.
r. DELANEY IN Magazine Of American
History.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

ish labor movement by dining in cafe
largely patronized by London's smart
set and indulging in champagne. Some
one of his constituents saw Tillet while
he was enjoying himself and a merry
row has resulted What caused the
bitter feeling against Tillet was state
ment he printed the same day in the
newspapers over his signature. 1t
said: Naked little feet and bodies,
hungry little stomachs speak of the
sorrow and shame of the capitalist sys-
ten. They are asking merely for
bread, behring's, scraps. Compare
scraps, behring's, bones and bread with
the dinner menu of the well to do"
The champagne incident has stirred
the strikers and threatens to defeat
Tillet at the coming election
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

rnyx or picking their way glnEer!y
over the ruins OF some ancient temple
like chanIois in their native wiids.
They are all muzZled and attended
in fOcks of ten or a dozen by goat.
herd, who goes armed with three little
tin cups. one holding about II pint. an.
other half pint and another a gill.
When he finds a customer he StopG a
section Of his living milk cart. milks II
hands over the diininutiye amount OF
the tactical fluid ut certainly is fresh
milk 10 the customer and receives his
5 or 10 lepta q or centsJ IL return
Christian Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

p. White. The outcome Of the wage
conferences in both the bituminous and
anthracite fields has made him strong
er than ever before.
There will be a lively campaign,
however, for secretary-treasurer Ed
win Perry Of Iowa now holds that Of
fee. His opponent will be William
Green, president OF the Ohio State
senate Recently Governor Harmon Of
fered him the appointment as chief
mine inspector at salary of $1,000 a
year. Green refused this. stating that
while the chief inspector would have
a life Job under the civil service rules,
he preferred TO remain with his own
people and work actively for their
/ benefit Frank Hayes Of Illinois,
vice president of the international I'M
/ ion. is said TO be the favorite for re-
election.
President Samuel Gompers of the
American Federation Of Labor. and 9th
or prominent leaders are watching the
action Of the Queensland CAustralia)
parliament on a bill TO suppress
strikes. This is the first country 10
consider such proposition seriously.
The bill provides that a union must
take a secret ballot Of its entire mem
bership on strike proposition and
give an employer two weeks notice
before it Is called. The unions are
objecting TO the two weeks notice on
the ground that the time would be used
by the employer 10 get new employees.
There is not so much objection 10 hav-
ing the entire membership vote on a
strike. as that would prevent few
men from stampeding a meeting 1t
is a law OF all legitimate unions that
strike ballots should be cast in secret
and American labor leaders also be-
lieve, they state. that every member
should have the opportunity to vote
II this can be done by law IL would be
a good thing, they say, for the labor
movement
Ben Tillet. the socialist leader of the
lockers strike. has disturbed the Brit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16
mediately instruct the jury and the
case will then be in their hands.
LIVING MILK CARTS.
The Goats Of Athens and Their Tend
ers With Their Tin Cups.

The bootblacks and newsboys OF
Athens are pumberless and omnipres-
ent, yelling ont in shrill tones the lat.
est edition or inviting customers in
equally strident tones 10 have
shine" Hot chestnut men. with char
coal braziers and stock in trade OF
a hundred big nuts. doze over theiI
little 6res or sell pistachio nuts. sesame
seed or pumpkin seeds at the street
corners Much Of the merchandise lie
carried 0y diminutiye gray donkeys or
by old women. who are almost lost IN.
der their huge loads Of oranges or lem
ens or caulifowers or brushwood-
The goats are a familiar sight OF
modern as doubtless they were OF an,
Gent Athens. and one secs them SKIP
piIs over :he rocks OF Mars h!!! or the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16
yASA CZ@A

An automobile owned by Leo Malan.
proprietor Of hotel in Cleveland, was
stolen, driven about the city by the
thieves and then sent empty over
5Ofcot clif into Lake Erie High seas
have so far prevented efforts OF the
ilfe-saving crew 10 take the vreckage
OF the $4,000 car on the rocks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16
FIRST AMERICAN HEROINE.
Gunner corbin's Widow. Who Fought
at Mount Warrington.

The first woman who fought for
American liberty was Gunner Corbin's
widow. al the capture Of Alouat Wash
ington by The Scotch and Hessians. In
the midst Of the fight Gunner Corhin
struck by ball. fell dead al his wife's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16
Labor News

Their, are now more than 100000
members in the United Mine Workers
International union and the coming
election for officers Is creating much
interest. The nominations are now be-
ing made There is no opposition so
far 20 the reelection OF President John
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

When the digestion is all right, the
action of the bowels regular, there is
natural craving and relish for food
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that you need a dose Of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-16

Disgrace * immortal and living evCl
when one thinks IL dead --I'lautus.
The Washington times., 1912-06-21
STATIONS
IN BALTIMORE ARE
NOWL|KE BEE HIVES
Incoming Delegates and Wis
itors Cause Great
Activity.

BALTIMORE, June 21.-Where Is the
busiest place In the city7
That would be an easy question to an
swer II one should happen to stroll into
either Camden, Mt. Royal. or Union
station at any time during the day and
night. On every hand there Is hustle
and excitement, and the large crowds
coming and going day and night give
the stations the appearance Of bee
hive.
The rush at the stations has begun In
earnest, and the employees of the Balti-
more and Ohio and the Pennsylvania
railroads find themselves confronted
with one OF the biggest tasks they have
ever attempted. Extra gatemen, por.
ters, and baggagemen are on the Job al
all stations. No employe OF the railroad
has q harder task than the gatemen, for
to them nearly every traveller comes and
asks for information. The men are al
every question asked them.
The baggagemen also have their
hands full 1t is estimated that more
baggage came through the hands of tn,
men there yesterday than at any time
since the railroad has been in existence
Small satchels, suit cases, trunks, and
even dogs anad cats must be handled
The visitors arrive on a train, and ter
minutes later they are at the baggage
room asking for their luggage.
The baggaRemen must get the check
for the required piece from nearly 500
suit cases and satchels to find the one
corresponding with the check he has ir
hand. Al this takes time, and some OF
The Washington times., 1912-06-21

the visitors become very impatient at
the delay. Others Just leave orders Tor
the suit case or whatever II might be TO
be sent to their hotels. This Is the best
plan, for II not only helps the baggage
man, but keeps the traveller from wor-
rying and delay.
The real rush Will begin this morn
from 500 to 1000 delegates and Wis
itors will arrive. There will be no
rest for the station employees then.
for the visitors will continue to pour
In until next Tuesday. The facilities
at all stations are modern and up to
date, and very little trouble will be
experienced in handling the crowds.
The only difficulty will be In getting
the people to move, for nearly every
person who arrived yesterday stopped
and asked the gateman a question OF
some sort. Tomorrow the Democratic
national committee will have a man
itors and delegates will be directed
to their hotels, or, II they have not
reserved accommodations, where they
can secure them.
Several men from the United Rail-
ways Company will also be on hand
and infornP travellers which car will
take them to their destination: To
protect the travellers from the "dhps
and purse -snatchers, the railroad Of
ficials have ordered their detectives
to report in this city for duty not
plain clothes and any person who
looks suspicious will be arrested and
locked up. The railroad police Will
cooperate with the local men, and In
this way the travellers will be well
protected.