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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03
PET GATOR GOES
OUT FOR A LARK
Reptiles Owner Says "AlIie"
Never Bites Anyone.
NEVER HAD A CHANCE
But Women RIM, and Strong Men
Shudder and Flee at Sight of Mrs.
Hoean's "Baby"-AIso Made Tee
totalers of Two Men.

New Orleans, La.-AlEgators make
lovely pets. Mrs. ]. J. Hogan, $500
Quinby avenue, says so. And she has
kept one around the house for IL
years.
His name is Allie" and he Is q
mere child, as alligators go. But al
ready he is about five feet long. and
his teeth are very business-like.
Bat Allie never bites anyone" ex-
plains Mrs. Hogan. We've never
given him a chance"
Allie lives in little concrete tank
in the Hogans' back yard. II there
are no strangers about, he will climb
out Of the tank and waddle around
the yard. But when a stranger in
vades his domain, Allie scuttles to
the tank and vanishes beneath the
murky water.
HE is afraid of strangers" says
Mrs. Hogan. Hes only ~ years old,
little timid as yet"
No matter how timid Allie may be,
a sight of those teeth Is enough to
make the average person unwilling to
brighten him
1t is so much easier for Allie to
frighten the stranger
About a month ago Allie climbed
over the back fence and began to tour
the neighborhood. After sending sew
eral children into spasms and making
teetotalers of two mon, he slid down
the cellar steps of home near by.
Early the next morning a cook came
down into the cellar, singing under
her breath. She was in search of
some potatoes for breakfast. Once
she was inside the cellar, however,
she lost all thought of vegetables.
Her mind was fully occupied with the
animal kingdom.
Just as the entire neighborhood was
thoroughly awakened by her cries, the
owner of the house came down stairs
with the family shotgun. He looked
once at the alligator, and broke into
laughter.
"Why, that's nothing to be afraid
of, Mary he said. That's nothing
but Mrs. Hogan's old alligator. He
won't hurt you"
At this juncture the perfectly harm
less alligator waddled a few steps
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03

bridge upon which Abbott and Fran
had stood on the night of the tent
meeting. Was it possible that the SUI
perintendent of instruction was about
to venture second time across this
ravine with the same girl, under the
same danger of misunderstanding, re-
vealed by similar glory of moonlight?
Conscience whispered that it would
not be enough simply to warn; he
should escort her to Hamilton Greg
ory's very door, that he might know
she had been rescued from the wide
white night; and his conscience was
possibly upheld by the knowledge that
a sudden advent of Miss Sapphire
was morally impossible.
Fran's back had been toward him
all the time. She was still unaware
of his presence, as she paused in the
middle of the bridge, and with critical
eye sought position automatically
the same from either hand-rail. Stand
ing there, she drew package from
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03

cause one shaddock would serve a
party of six any time. The juice
tastes very different from the grape
fruit" He also declares that the grape
fruit should not have any bitter taste
that this taste is impaired to it by
falling on the ground, the spray from
the rind being sent through the pulp
by the fall. IT, he says, Americans
could get the fruit of the grape fruit
as it is picked they would never again
eat the fruit that has been knocked
about from hand to hand" All of
which is referred to the scientific
men,. who say that the shaddcck and
the grape fruit and the pomelo are all
citrus decumana, and consequently
the same thing.-New York Mail.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03

Warwick in Essex there is worthy
tribute to the Bard of Avon. 1t is a
piece of land known as the Shake.
speare Border" and includes every
flower, shrub. and vegetable mention
ed by the poet. Every specimen is
labeled, not only with it's botanic
name, but also with the quotation
from the play in which it is mention
ed-London Mail.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03

dreams, the seers of wonderful vision,
the makers of romance. All the world
loves or should love them. The news
of the day is too much hardened with
heavy reading. One wearies at last
of political and social reform, of di-
vorce and murder in sordid bar-rooms,
OF the cost of living and the course
of the markets. There is a craving
for something net SO commonplace
for something less lrosaic, for some
thing which has touch of moonshine
in it. Let us not, therefore, discourage
the treasure hunters with cold reason
like dash of cold water Let us rath-
er fan their enthusiasm and keep it
forever aglow so that as long as news
papers exist there may be now and
then a tale Of Cocos island wedged in
between the tariff and the trusts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03
Spiders Work for Canal.

Official notice that six large spiders
were working for the Panama canal
came out when Colonel Goethals ar
ranged for a man to care for them in
the instrument room at the Gorgona
shops. From the cocoons the instru
ment makers will take threads for use
in all the engineers transits on the
work, these threads taking the place
OF platinum.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03
Who Knows the Shaddock7

the shaddock isn't the grape fruit at
all-that they are no more alike than
pigs are like gazelles. Il have" he
says, never seen a shaddock here in
the market The shaddock is a big
as six grape fruits. You would have
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03
CHAPTER XII.
The New Bridge at Midnioht

The New Bridge at Midnight.
It was almost time for summer va.
cation. Like all conscientious superin.
tendents of public schools, Abbott Ash.
ton found the closing week especially
fatiguing. Examinations were uerve.
testing. and correction of examination
papers called for late hours over the
lamp. Ashton had fallen into the
reprehensible habit of boiling from the
boarding house, after the last paper
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03
Bets on Snails.

New York.-Passenger on the liner
France, arriving here, found real sport
in betting on snail races. The win
ming snail established a record of
three hours over an 1S-inch course.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03
The Very Place.

That poor fellow can't find any
thing to do He can't make people be-
lieye him and he has no friends"
Il should think he could find fine
opening as baseball umpire
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, allays pain cures wind collie Csc bottleAv
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03

just dying TO know! Have you made
up your mind, YETI"
Eyes, Fran" he answered indulgent.
ly, 'it's something always in my
mind
About Grace Noir?"
Nothing whatever about Miss Grace
Noir."
"All right. I'm glad. Say this:
Slow we go.
Two in a row
Don't talk or anything. just wish, oh,
wish with all your might
"'With all my mind and all my heart
While we're together and after we part
say that
Abbott repeated gravely:
with all my mind and all my heart
While we're together and after We part
What are you going to wish, Franz
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03

The annual electric dry battery pro-
duction of the United States has pass
ed the $1O,OO0,OOO mark.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03

Nothing equals Deans Mentholated Cough
Drops for Bronchial weakness, sore chests.
and throat troubles-5c at all Druggists.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03

Ammonia water that has been used
for washing may be used for plants
1t is an excellent fertilizer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03

Stupid people seldom realize that
they are stupid
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-10-03

with all my mind and all my heart
While we're together and after we part
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-09-05
Nashville,

w, c; Crawford, lots to u inc, cx
= piock $40. J. H. Wilson, lot
T. plock loS:2s: L. L. Horning. lot
!, block 2-925. Frank and Lille
SS,onov!er, lot 2, block 2-SO.25. ID. c..
Shcrwin, lots 3-4-8-9-lO-ll, block q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31
ELKS DISTRIBUTE
MANY SOUVENIRS
Convention Committee to Mail
Handsome Poster to Every
Lodge in State.

Broadside No. . in the publicity
campaign which is being promoted by
the local lodge of Elks was fired yes
terday when handsome souvenir post
ers will be mailed to every lodge in
the state. The first literature was
sent out about a week ago, and besides
boosting the convention, incidentally
handed few laurel wreathes to the
city of Rock Island Thousands of
antlered ones are expected here June
3, 4 and 5, and the local committee
plans to make the occasion the great
est in the history of Illinois Elkdom.
The posters are AXIS. A large elk
head occupies the center of the space,
the entire color scheme being a dark
brown. A wreath is placed over the
antlers, and underneath the head is
the inscription, "B. p O. f 9SO-State
Convention, Rock Island, June 8, and
%
The souvenirs are decidedly artistic
and the outlay for same amounts tc
considerable money. Other literature
Will be sent out in the near future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31

are styled the Berlin Madcaps, and
James Davis and Pearl Matthews.
The latter were recalled so many
times last evening that It became al
most embarrassing TO others OF the
principals 10 attempt to follow them.
Mr.. Foy was Joined in Rock Island
by his wife and seven children. The
company had been on q two weeks
vacation, usually taken at The Easter
season and the members assembled
here Saturday evening We all had
heard much Of the Foy kiddies, but we
we're given cur first peep at them in
the flesh at the Illinois yesterday,
when over the River" was presented,
matinee and night The smaller OF
the children the father carried before
the fOotlghts in a grip. They are q
bunch Of pTspOssessing youngsters.
They sang and danced with their faith
err and created such q furore that
they were compelled 70 offer a few
little stunts that apparently they had
not figured or giving AS a climax
Mr.. Foy introduced his wife. the whole
family coming before the audience.
Mrs. Foy retired as a professional
several years ago to devote herself
10 her children. IF ! ever move TO
Rock Island" said Mr.. FOy, address,
ing his audience last night, you'll
have q city" Then he proudly sur,
veyed the line of kiddies. FOy has
clowned his way into the affections OF
the theatregoing public, but as he
grows older there is noted the aban
donment Of some Of the more pro
noUnced buffoouing that characterized
his performances in other days. And
Foy gains rather than loses by the
change He didn't fall down or kicF
anybody yesterday. OF course he made
faces. If ever a mans face was his
fortune, Foy is that man. He'll make
you laugh loud and often In over
| the River"
The play is in three acts and relates
| the experiences Of Madison Parke, t
wealthy New Yorker. in getting caught
/ in cafe raid and being sentenced
to 30 days "over the river" Hi
chief concern is in keeping the news
I from his wife. She is led to believe
/ he is in Mexico on a business trip. anc
/ to strengthen his case he has g lerJel
/ sent from Mexico CITY TO her. o
course the true facts develop in The
/ last act.
/ Mr.. Foy was surrounded by splen
did cast and chorus. and the staging
was magnificent. over the River
IS 10 be given at the Burtis, in Dav
/ export, tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31
OPENING RACE ON
MEMORIAL DAY
Driving Club Adopts Tentative
Schedule-Track and Build
ings to Be Improved.

The first race of the season, to be
given under the auspices of the Tri-
City Driving club, will be staged at
the Ninth street park on Memorial day.
This decision was reached at a meet
ing of the promoters yesterday after
noon, at which time a tentative sched-
ule was agreed upon, and plans dis
cussed for the improvement of the
park and grounds. A race will be held
on one of the days of the Elks' conven-
ton, June ,, and 5, and another on
the Fourth of July. Other dates will
be filled from time TO time as the sea
son progresses.
This morning a force of men inaugu-
rated the work of improving the Expo
sition park grounds and buildings. The
race track, itself, will come in for a
large share of attention. The course
will be dug out, the sand removed, and
some eight or ten inches of black dirt
filled in. The sand track, although dry,
ing quickly after a rain, has not prov
en- satisfactory, and much better time
will be made with the new surface.
The fences, grandstand and various
stables are to be repaired and placed
in first class condition. The barns have
become sadly delapidated of late years
and considerable work will be neces
sary in this direction. With the
changes contemplated, the Ninth street
track will compare favorably with any
in this section of the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31
MANY Star ACTS
FOR THE EMPIRE
Sophie Tucker and Ed Reynard
Among Attractions to Be Of
fered Coming Weeks.

Rock Island is to have during the
remainder Of the current season such
headline vaudeville acts as seldom fall
TO the ,ot of small city audiences to
witness as d result of arrangements
made by Manager Edward T. Dolly of
the Empire theatre and his booking
agents.
Sophie Tucker, the Mary Garden
Of Ragtime;" Edward Reynard, the
worlds greatest ventriloauist, who car
ries q complete production; the orig
inal Winter Garden girls, and many
other stellar variety features are 10
be presented at the Empire between
now and the closing week, which
opens May u.
A glance at the appended list Of
high grade attractions, which repre-
sent the acme of artistry along vaude-
vile lines, should be sufficient for the
vaudeville goer who cares for the bet
ter things in the line OF entertain
ment For the remainder of the sea
son Manager Dolly has drawn the
line on cheap slapstick acts, and will
furnish nothing but the very best
things he can secure for his house.
II will be costly, but experience has
proved that the public 10 never fooled
and will pay to see good acts and
leave the poor stuff severely alone
The remainder of the season will rep
resent an outlay of $4,000 for acts
alone.
The feature acts for the remainder
Of the season at the Empire are 10
be.
Nederveld's educated monkey.
The Flirting Princess" musical
comedy.
Ralph Whitehead's original 1913
cabaret revue de luxe.
The Five Famous Piriscofis
over Night in Boston" musical
comedy.
Ed F. Reynard's original production
of A Morning in Hicksville."
Nick's skating girls from the Win
/ ter Garden. Berlin. Germany.
The Six COrsonians. lady musicians
| The Six Whirlwind Abdailahs
Vaudevill's greatest dramatic sensa
/ ton, The Pool Room"
Jack, the Giant Killer with Cap
/ tain Joe Anger and company.
Sophie Tucker, The Mary Garden
Of Ragtime,' in new songs and sayings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31
All That Is Earthly Is Subject
to Pain
King Solomon.

The victims of rheumatism all tell
the same story, they have sore, in
famed muscles and stiff, aching
joints; they nave no ambition or
strength, and get nervous and irri-
table, which is not TO be wondered at.
We realize how much they suffer
"NuTito," d prescription free from
Cplates and narcotics, will Danish all
aches and pains, and timber up those
sore and inhamed muscles, or your
money viii be refunded
We realize that there are worthless
and dangerous remedies which are
sold as cure-alls by the help of manu-.
featured testimonials. whose object is
10 extract gold. "Nutrito's" purpose
Is TO give relief and is compounded ex
C'usively as a specific remedy fol-
those only who suffer from rheuma
tism, sCiatica or neuritis.
Convince yourself Go to the Har
Ter House pharmacy today, get a 81
boz of "Nurito." the remedy that pro
duces results.
You can feel it working-CAdver.
tisement.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31
DAVENPORT WINS
FIRST BALL GAME
ottumwa Team of the Central
Association Is Drubbed by
Score of 10 to 2.

The Davenport ThreeEye league
team opened its spring training series
with a victory yesterday afternoon
over Ned Egan's Ottumwa team Of
the Central association. The score
was 10 20 2. About 500 fans took
advantage OF the beautiful weather 70
watch the game
Manager OLeary used most OF his
youngsters IN the game and for the
most par hey showed up we'll. Hirsh.
Frost and Lightnsr, the latter OF
Rock Island did the twir'iug. The
first named looked so good that he
is counted on 70 land "a position on
the staff Bromley. third Uasemal
for Davenport, was the particular Gar
Of the contest he made three hits.
d triple. double and single. Mana
ger Dan broke into the game on trst
base. secured hit and run and
stole d base
The Davenport team will play four
exhibition games during the week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31
LOCAL BOWLERS
DEFEAT KEWANEE
Visiting Experts Win But One
Game in Three-Contest Is
Close Throughout.

The crack bowlers from the Kewa-
nee Commercial club took the count
on the Rock Island club alleys Satur-
day night. but only after the locals
had been forced to extend themselves
the limit. With but So pins to go on.
1t will readily be seen that there
were no courtesies wasted during the
evening. Doc" Mueller and Art
Salzmann were the particular stars
of the Rock Island squad. although
the work of every man on the team
was of the 1S-karat variety.
The locals nailed the first game to
the mast in short order, but Kewanee
evened up by annexing the second.
When the gong sounded for the final
and deciding contest. excitement was
what might be termed intense.
The visitors started out like a house
afire, but when the home boys hit
their stride, there was nothing 10 1t
but the shouting. The records fol-
low:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31

both performances have been sold by
Business Manager John Halves. and
the other tickets, which are being
sold by all members Of the cast. have
been going rapidly. Special scenery
is being made by the stage carpen-
ters. Glenn Reid, Neil Mcneil and
Bernard Ingram, and preparations for
one OF the best plays ever put on at
the local high school by seniors are
being made daily.
Those IN the cast, the stage manager
and his assistants, the coach, Miss
Iva Pearce. the senior class sponsor,
Miss Jennie Sturgeon. and the bust
ness manager are planning 10 ho.d a
banquet IN d short time, and throw
dull care 70 the winds. and have a
Jolly good time after months Of mem
Orizing and rehearsals
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31
A View" In New York.

heard some one descan1ng about
her view. She said Que thing she'd al
ways hated IN New York WAS not hRV-
ing d view and now she had one She
took me Up TO Sc IL wei. where Is
itf" said /. looking out OF the win
dow. Why. there and thersl' said
she. Don't you see how ] see over
that roof 10 the next one and down
in the street 20 the mail boz Rhd over
head 70 that bit OF skyY' l said oh,
yes, and how nice it was that she had
It It's really pathetic when somebody
thinks that what she showed ne was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31
AT THE ILLINOIS.

THE Balkan Princess" il now on
It's first American tour, after its reign,
long and merry one, both in the
Gaiety theatre, London, and the Cast
no, New York This merry jest with
lifting song and graceful dance, which
comes TO the Illinois tomorrow night
has contributed a number Of notable
novelties, and not a few sensations, 70
the stage Miss Julia Clifford, the orig
inal prima donna in England, and cas-
lily one Of the first light opera singers
of the day, Is Of course first interest
IN the play. Under all conditions she
IS a charming prima donna, endowed
with an abundance OF personal at
traction, and especially favored with
al exceptional voice The clarity and
certainty with which she reaches the
upper notes. ranging up 10 the Tareiied
region of her famous r IN alt" is
most amazing The Balkan Princess
has also become famous for the quail
ity and quantity OF its comedy and
comedians. as well as its singing cho
rus OF Balkanese beauties. ifs gaiIy
Caparisuued production. and the mum
Der and novelty Of the principals iHdi.
yidual costumes. Playing opposite
Miss Clifford, as a foi. 70 The dainty
. character portrayed by her IS g dash.
ing. trouble-mek king little character
known IS sofia PLAYED by Vera
Rossmore. and not q little Of her sue
cess lies IN the masterful way in
which she wears a pair OF stockings
that for novelty haven't been equalled
on the b1sse way for many d year.
These stockings for the first few inch
es Of their course seem 10 be, and are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31
AT TIE illinois.

AS Madison Parke in over the
River" Eddie Foy probably has the
meatiesI role IL the many that he
has essayed during his years as a
public entertainer. At least those
who saw him yesterday at the Illinois
were OF that verdict. over the
River is programmed as a musical
comedy. II is that, and something
more. It also embraces q series Of
high class vaudeville stunts. chief
among which are the terpsichorean
evolutiens Of six young women, Who
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31

Los Angeles March 31.-Straining
HE Fiat 20 tho limit Of steel and gas,
Teddy Tetzlan covered the 258 miles
Of the race track az Owensmouth Sat
urday winning the race at an average
speed OF 70.55 miles per hour, IS and
o0e.hgIf miles ahead Of Barney Old
field. also driving 4 Fiat. Verbeek.
70 a Napier took third place. In
the eveut for light cars. Siefert. in q
Mercer. won the race In S:15:52. GOV.
eriug 1924 miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31
TICKETS FOR PLAY
GOING RAPIDLY
Reserved Seats for Our Boys
at High School Nearly AL
Disposed Of.

Tickets for the senior class play
Our Boys, which is % be given by
the senior class OF the local high
school Thursday and Friday Of this
week, are selling rapid v Already,
many of the reserved seat tickets for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31
kina and II, psetar..

II Is said that Ardsshir. the King Of
the Persians, never permitted q physi-
clan to prescT1bs for him until be had
him stunE By a viper II hs Wss able
20 heal himself be gave aim his daily
food. and the physician entered ais
seryice.-The Orient
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31

The biggest hit of a decade in mu
steal comedy, The Quaker Girl, -
which is to be the attraction at the
Illinois April %, is heralded as one of
the most stupendous compositions that
has ever toured the United States. 1t
is the collaborated work of Lionel
MonckLon, the great English composer,
with Percy Greenbank and Adrian
Ross of Merry Widow" fame, and
James T. Tanner. The first scene is
laid in an English Quaker village, but
after that they cross the channel into
France, and the two great scenes are
laid in Paris, one in a fashionable
dTessmaking establishment and the
other in a cafe on the outskirts OF the
gay city. II is such a runeful, pleasant
piece, and so clean and wholesome,
that its popularity marks an epoch in
musical play, and proves conclusiyely
that d play may reach the pinnacle Of
success without catering 10 anything
that is soTdid or that smacks of vul-
garity. There are 20 musical numbers
in the production. and the greatest of
these, the waltz song, Come TO the
Ball" bids fair to outrival any of the
values that have claimed public favor
in recent years. The play has just
completed d record breaking run at the
Park theatre, New York, after two
solid years in London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-31

Chicago. March 3t.Jess Wes,er
gard, the Des Moines Iowa, grappler,
had little trouble IN piuniug Paul Mar
tinson's shoulders 20 the mat IN the
main event OF the wrestling show a.
the G.. A. A. Saturday night W-ster-
gard had agreed 10 throw Har..nson
once in 30 minutes. and De accom-