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The Washington times., 1914-11-08
GRAND

All performances at -Crandalrs Thea
ter this week will be featured with r
eitals of the Bartola pipe organ on
chestra. Pictured scenes, situations and
incidents are wonderfully helped by this
instrument. the only one of its kind
in the city. Today's film program will
be headed a Klaw and Erlanger comedy.
THE Genius" Monday and Tuesday,
Jesse l.. Lasky presents Robert Edeson.
in Stuart whites play of the Canadian
woods. THE Call of the North This
Is Mr.. Blossoms first appearance be-
fore the camera. The cast supporting
him includes winifred Kingston. Theo-
dore Roberts, James Nell and others.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the
attraction will be Andrew Mack in THE
Ragged Earl" This Is Mr.. Mack's
initial appearance on the screen. Sat
urday's performance will conclude the
weeks bill with .'4l3.'' Vitagraph
drama. featuring Anita Stewart. julia
Swayne Gordon. Harry Morey and
others.
The Washington times., 1914-11-08
B. F. KEITH'S.

At the B. f. Keith Theater this week
the bill will include julius Steger and
Company. in THE Warming Mildred
Ann Cannon, niece of ex-Speaker Can
non, with Paul de Cardo, modern So
ciety dances; Lew Dockstader: Nislet
Hope in THE Edge of the World;
Mae Melville and Robert Higgins in
putting on Airs Albert Won Tilzer.
the song writer, assisted by Dorothy
Nord; the Three Langdons in "A Night
on Broadway" the Arco Brothers, gym
nasts: the Hearst-Selig news pictorial
and the pipe organ recitals.
The Washington times., 1914-11-08
POLI'S.

Tho Conspiracy" a dramatic story
Of New York life dealing with the mys-
teries of THE Scarlet Band" will be
the offering Of the Poll Players this
week. This stirring stage story enjoyed
run of a solid year at the Garrick
Theater. New York, where Jane Grey
played the leading feminine role. The
Conspiracy concerns Margaret Holt,
who. with her brother, Victor Holt, an
destroy THE Scarlet Band" a
gang Of criminals, Margaret goes
to work as a stenographer for
Pedro Alvarez. the leader Of the gang,
who Is posing as a cutlery merchant.
The band has formed a conspiracy to
kill Holt, and Margaret discovers the
secret. In order to save herself as we'll
as her brother. she kills Alvarez In
the meantime the band has captured
Holt, and is holding him as hostage
The Washington times., 1914-11-08

Norites in Philadelphia almost as long
as they have been here and the Phia
delphia brand of favoritiSm is quite
as warm and as substantially placed
as that Of Washington in this particu-
lar case. Barber has assumed COM
plete control of the American Theater
stock and is surrounding himself with
company of high character. Charlie
Squire, the scenic artist, who was
with the Columbia Players here, goes
to Philadelphia in the same capacity.
and it is understood that a series of
productions of unusual quality are
planned.
1t appears to require almost as much
mental activity as must have been pos
sessed by the. proverbial flea to main
tain an even state of mind with the
Various waves of information rushing
upon us regarding friends of other
days. Now that the final word has
been said and the sketch is rushing
Washingtonward as fast as its engage
nents elsewhere will permit, it might
be stated that A. II. Van Buren, is
not with Izetta Jewel in her vaudeville
venture. MIR. Van Buren has other en-
gageTnents which make it impossible.
He assisted in the preparation of the
sketch ard made valuable suggestions
at it's rehearsal. but his contracts
would not permit him to take part in
It, 1t is understood that Sidney Hirsch.
the author of Miss Jewel's playette,
has a play which Miss Jewel and Mr..
Van Bureu are seriously thinking OF
takirg up when their engagements in
other folds are such that they can
consider II.
The new productions seem to be get
ting good starts In various sections OF
the country-mostly in New York. Tom
Wise and Irene Fenwick are credited
bo1yip, rf1ed Atlantic C'jtu with
Charles Frohman's production of The
Song Of Songs" 1t is predicted that
the piece will be considerably changed
before its New York production. The
Battle Cry" by Charles Neville Buck.
produced by the Shuberts in New York,
is reported to be a play that deserves
attention as q drama of purely Ameri-
can character. William Farnum is said
to have made an impression with his
portrayal Of the. principal character;
Life" a dramatic version st afS Of David
is spoken of as a worthy
effort to make a part Of the Dickens
story into a worthy drama Expert
ence." which George V. Hobart wrote
for the last Lambs Gambol and re-
be too matter-of-fact for such a poetic
subject, but a healthy tone is noticed
in the piece. and William Elliott is
credited with a distinct hit as Youth.
The first Of the Dippel productions OF
opera comique. THE Lilac Domino is
hailed as a complete justification of the
promises Of the producer in point of the
fine quality Of the singing, the excel
lent staging and costuming, and the
good orchestration. The
play for Rose stahl, THE Perfect
Lady" has just reached New York. and
Is said to be more or less suggestive of
The Chorus Lady"
The Washington times., 1914-11-08

the feet a-tripping. dances without num-
Der, gorgeous costumes and scenery.
Also 1t contains the famous Powder
Pun Girls, and a very capable cast
headed by May De Sousa, and Frank
Along" 'In the Night Follow the
Crowd" 'Mooching Along" and others
of the special musical numbers have
become popular favorites. not only as
songs but for dancing. In an era
noted for its extravaganza and dis
play OF its theatrical exhibits, THE
Queen of the Movies promises to
earn rank as the seasons most prodi-
gal specimen.
The Washington times., 1914-11-08
GAYETY.

Astounding in clever comedy situations
and catchy songs interspersed with
specialties by Emeley Benner. Ben
Holmes. Leona Fox, and others, Max
Spiegers musical comedy, THE Win
ming Widows" comes to. the Gayety
Theater this week. The play is in two
acts and three scenes, the book, music,
and lyrics being the work of Ben
Holmes, and the production is staged
by Tom Grady and Ed Hutchingson.
The Washington times., 1914-11-08

One item Of news Of old and trusted
friends of Washington theatergoers
that comes rushing hitherward this
week concerns the activities Of George
Barber and Carrie Thatcher at the
American Theater in Philadelphia and
announces the assumption Of manager
ial duties by Barber In connection
with the stock company at that temple
OF momus. The BARRIERS have been IA
The Washington times., 1914-11-08
Arcade Management Has
Planned Many Surprises

Starting tomorrow night. the Arcade
Will present to the most popular dancer
q silver trophy. Tuesday viii be. as
usual the fox-trot and maxixe party,
"Wednesday Is to be country store night
There will be hundreds of souvenirs
given away. Friday night Is Riddles
souvenir night. The Arcade manage
ment has important plans for future
dates and promises many real sur
prises.
The Washington times., 1914-11-08

Hotel. at Brighton. Washington favor
ties in the cast are Mark Hart, AL
Mack, Neil Burns, Ed Burns. and
George Lehman Friday evening the
ever-popular country store will be held.
The ladies are especially invited to the
matinees.
The Washington times., 1914-11-08

to keep Margaret from going to the
police with her story. In order to
keep in hiding Margaret enters the
service of Winthrop Clavaring. an au-
thor and amateur detective, who is
writing a story based on Alvarez $
death. Clavering discovers that she is
the girl who has killed the criminal.
The Washington times., 1914-11-08
Patrons to Choose PLAYS.

The Poll management in this city has
distributed card containing the names
of number Of plays among its patrons.
requesting them to select those they
like the best and promising TO produce
those plays for which there Is a popu-
lar demand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
ROBS MERCHANT
IN BOLD MANNER
Masked Bandit Walks Into
Store in Broad Daylight
and Makes Haul.

A masked bandit walked into the
store of the Davenport Tailoring COM
pany at lis West Second street at
o'clock this morning. and pointing a
gun at the proprietor demanded SIS
in cash. The proprietor. thoroughly
frightened, complied with the rob-
ber's demand and handed him the
plunks. The robber then backed out
of the door still covering the victim
with the gun and made his escape.
The police were put on the trail,
however, and 'nabbed him several
hours later on one of the downtown
streets. He gave his name as Grass
man and stated that he lived in DAY.
EXPORT GrasSman explained to the
police that he had had some trouble
with the tailoring company ON er suit
of clothes purchased there and could
get no satisfaction out of the COM
pany, so employed this high handed
manner of securing his money.
Grassman is at present resting in
the city bastile awaiting trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
The Rifles Forbears.

1t is difficult nowadays, with our
modern serviceable rifle before us, TO
believe that as recently as 1872 the
sling figured as a weapon of the bat
tlefield. In 1892 match was shot at
Pacton Green between an archer and
a musketeer, in which the archer sue
ceeded in sending 16 out of 20 shots
into the target to the musketeer's
dozen. The dragon was the name
of the firearm with which the orig
inal dragon regiments were armed.
1t had a barrel only 16 inches in
length, and the muzzle was like "a
gaping serpent's mouth" The carabi-
neers derived their name from 4 short
hrearm originally used by the irregu-
lar cavalry of the Moors. The arquo-
bus of Charles is time had a barrel
only 16 inches long and weighed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
OFFICERS FIGHT
BOLD HOLD-UPS
Davenport Police Have Running
Battle With Train Rob-
bers in Yards.

The Davenport police engaged in a
running revolver battle with three
train robbers early this morning at
the west end railroad yards. The thugs
held up a young man at West Liberty.
Iowa, at 1870 in the morning as he
was stepping on the train, and re-
lieved him of $50.
The bandits boarded the train he
stepped from, and the authorities at
West Liberty notified the Davenport
police, who were waiting in the yards
when the passenger train pulled in.
The yeggs spied the officers coming
toward the train as il slowed down
and all three started on a wild flight
through the yards. the officers giving
chase and emptying their revolvers
at them as they ran. One of the yeggs
was captured. but the other two made
their getaway.
The robber who was captured gave
HIS name as Lewis Levy and claimed
Chicago as his home. No clue to the
other two had been found up to late
hour this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
BUYS CHILEAN VESSELS

Seattle. Aug. 6.-Two powerful SUBJ
marine vessels. just completed here
for the Chilean navy, have beeH sold
TO the Canadian government They
proceeded TO Victoria. n G. under
their own steam last night. They are
each $50 feet long and OF 42O tons
The Chilean government was 10 have
paid $685. 900 for the submarines. which
had been christened Iquique and Anto-
fogasta, and it is supposed that the
Canadian government paid this sum in
cash.
There had been a controversy be
tween the builders and the Chilean
government over whether the boats
fulfilled their promise in the contract.
The Canadian cruiser Rainbow,
which has been stationed at the Es-
quimault naval station near Victoria,
passed out of the Strait of Fuca yes
terday. The Rainbow is an old boat,
and her armament is not formidable.
II = supposed that she will cruise OFF
Cape Flattery 10 reassure British
ships. Rumors have been heard that
German cruisers were lying in wait off
Cape lF'lattery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
PERSONAL POINTS

Louis Bowman has arrived from Chi
cago to attend the funeral of his sis
ter.
Miss Marie Mcfarland, 400 TWEEN
tieth street, left today for visit with
relatives in Canton, Ill.
Mrs. Maud Lawrence and Mrs. A.
Morey of Galesburg are visiting at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Rich.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Dougherty, 2116
Eleventh street, left today for four
weeks trip to points in Colorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. Greenawalt, $50
Twentieth street, will leave tOmOr-
row morning for two months stay at
Petoskey, Mich.
Mrs. Samuel Hough left this morn
ing for her home in Waterloo, Iowa,
after spending a week with friends and
relatives in the city.
Sam Ryerson departed yesterday for
Cairo, ILL.,, where he will attend the
annual convention of the Circuit
Clerks and Recorders association.
The Misses Bessie Bryan, Margaret
Anderson, Marion Atkinson and Mary
and Ellen Thompson leave today for
Aledo where they will spend the week
end with Miss Hope Mckinney. Sew
eral social affairs have been arranged
to honor them during their stay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
PLANT PACIFIC SALMON
ALONG COAST OF MAINE

Washington, ID. c., Aug. Cone of
the most interesting and promising
pieces of constructive fishery work
now in progress in the bureau of fish
cries, department of commerce, is the
of the humpback salmon
of the Pacific coast into the littoral
waters of Maine.
The native salmon of the New Eng
land coast has become very scarce.
and there is a noteworthy run only
in the Penobscot river, where the bu-
reau conducts extensive operations
devoted to this species. Owing to
physical conditions dams,
pollutions, removal of forests at head
waters, etc) in most of the streams
formerly frequented by the salmon,
there is little or no probability that
this fish can ever be reestablished.
The humpback salmon has therefore
been selected as a suitable substitute.
IL spawns near salt water. and will
find numerous favorable streams in
which the eggs will hatch and the
young remain until ready for their
short marine life. The average weight
attained is five pounds. hut examples
weighing 10 pounds are sometimes
taken In Alaska. When the fish is
iresh-run from the sea, the flesh is of
a rich, red color, of delicious flavor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
RESERVE PUMP FOR
CITY DISCUSSED

At an informal meeting of the city
commission this morning a new re-
serve pump for the waterworks was
considered. Steam, electric and crude
oil driven machines were all consid-
cred. G. ]. Rankin of the International
Pump company, Buffalo. was present,
and made some specially low figures
on crude oil machinery.
This afternoon the commission
awarded contracts for fire station No.
5. H. Tappendorf was given the gen
eral contract for s6,66S; Ward & Nc
Mahon the plumbing for S46S; Chan
non & Dufva the heating for $500, and
G. o. Wilson the electrical work for
1875. Formal action will be taken at
the meeting next Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06

and very satisfactory substitute for
the Atlantic salmon.
The bureau has begun an annual
transfer of humpback eggs from the
west coast to the Maine hatcheries,
and is now distributing, in the form
of fngerlings, the fish resulting from
eggs brought across the continent last
year. The plants will aggregate about
seven and a quarter millions, and the
waters stocked, which have been spe-
cialIy selected for the purpose, will
include the following Maine rivers:
Penobscot, Androscoggin, Pleasant,
Damariscotta, Dennys, Orland, Union,
Georges, Medomak, and St Croix.
This work will be continued on
large scale annually until the hump
back has been firmly established, AMI
a great boon will thus be conferred on
the fishing industry of Maine. In 1913
the humpback run in Puget sound was
valued at 100000. the fish being used
chiefly for canning. In Maine and
other New England waters the hump
back will be in greatest demand as a
fresh fish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
MISSING MAN is
DECLARED DEAD
Euclid Lauriault, Heir to Insur-
ance Money, Adjudged to
Have Passed Away.

Euclid Lauriault. who has been
missing from this city for many years,
was declared legally dead yesterday
by Judge B. S. Bell in probate court
Archille w. Lauriault of Champaign,
his brother, was granted letters of adj
ministration.
On Nov. 8. 1914, MILFORD p. Lauri-
ault died in Rock Island, leaving his
two brothers, Euclid and AchiIle, heirs
TO an insurance policy of $4,000 in the
Northwest Mutual of Milwaukee. On
January 8, 1906, the sum of S1,119.I4,
which belonged to Euclid. was deposit
ed with the county treasurer. How
ever, he never returned TO claim the
money. The last time he was seen
was in Bay City, Mich, in January.
1906
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
BENJAMIN Ellis.

BENJAMIN Ellis. y years OF age. and
civil war veteran. died at 1890 this
afternoon at the home of his daughter,
Mrs John p. SiemOn, $50 Michigan
avenue. South Rock Island. He suf-
fered his first stroke of paralysis on
July %. but his condition improved
somewhat and he was able to be up
and about. However. on the 18th Of
July he suffered a second stroke and
had been belfast since that time.
He was a native of New York state
and was born May %. 1888. He spent
the early years OF his life in the east
and was united in marriage to Miss
Rhoda Collins, July I. 1858. She died
May Z, 1913 April 90, 1861. he enlist
ed in Company E, oath regiment of
New York at Oswego. and in May,
1853. was promoted TO corporal He
was also a member of John Buford
post G. a R of Rock Island and the
Union Veterans Union of New York.
He came west with his family in
1879. settling in Rock Island and he
had resided here since. For many
years he had been employed at the
Rock Island Pillow company as painter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
OLD RESIDENT is
CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Johanna Thiermann, so
Years of Age, Passes Away
After Long Illness.
BORN IN PRUSSIA IN 1888
Husband Was Veteran Of Mexican War
Benjamin Ellis, Who Fought In
Civic Struggle sueeumbs.

The death Of Mrs. Johanna Thier-
mann, so years of age, and resident
OF this city for the past SO years. oc-
Cured at 10 O'Clock this morning at
her home. 721 Twenty-ninth street.
She had been suffering for several
years with a complication of diseases,
and this. coupled with the infirmities
of age. was the cause of her death.
Johanna Fennig was born in Kossol.
Prussia. Nov. .. 1888. She came 10
this country with her parents in 1899,
settling in Buffalo, y Y. Three years
later the family moved to Milwaukee.
where she spent the greater part of
her life. She was united in marriage
TO Frederick Thiermann in June, 1851,
at Milwaukee. Her husband. who pre-
ceded her in death in August, 1894,
was a veteran of the Mexican war, and
Mrs Thiermann was one of the few
women in this county receiving a pen
sion from this war. She was an &C
tive member of the German Lutheran
church. and during her residence here
had made = large circle of friends to
mourn her passing
She is survived by sons, Frederick,
Edward and Gustaf of Rock Island,
and George. who is in Wisconsin. and
two daughters, Mrs. David Percy of
Avon. Ill, and Mrs. Ida Percy Of Rock
Island.
The funeral services will be conduct
ed Saturday afternoon from the home
at O'Clock Rev. Phi. Wilhelm will
have charge of the services. with inter
meut in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
LIGHTNING DOES
$4,000 DAMAGE
Grain Elevator at Walcott,
Iowa, Burns to Ground Dur
ing Electrical Storm.

Lightning accompanying the severe
electrical storm which swept Daven
port and vicinity early this mornin =
did damage amounting to over ST.
600. The large grain elevator of Stock
dale, Mack & Co, at Walcott, Iowa,
II miles from Davenport, was struck
by lightning and burned to the ground.
The loss is placed at $4,000, consisting
mostly of grain stored there.
Another bolt struck a barn on the
farm of Frank Woodford, one and one
half miles from the orphans home.
The structure burned to the ground.
A team of horses burned to death and
much valuable farm machinery was
destroyed. The loss is placed at 81
900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06

vent your country from being plunged
into the horrors of war"
The Belgium war Office announced
last night that fierce fighting had oc-
Cured in the environs of Liege and
that so far as the Belgians were con-
cerned the situation was excellent.
Germans Meet Death.
1.-THE Germans" the announcement
says, were driven back by an heroic
attack made by Belgian mixed bri-
gade. which already had earned for
itself the highest honors. No German
who passed the fort survived"
The government states that the Ger
man troops continuing their march
were in the neighborhood of Fleron,
near Liege. They were out of range
of the forts and evidently wishing to
reach the French department of the
Mouse by following the course of the
River Mouse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06

about Is pounds in all In the trial
of the first percussion muskets
against the fiintlock 5000 rounds
were fired from each. The official
record was 922 misfires against the
flintlock; percussion musket, 80 mis-
fires.-London Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
DRINK OF POISON
is NEARLY FATAL
Charles Morrison, Motorman,
Found in Unconscious Con-
dition in the Street.
HAD TAKEN CARB0LIC ACID
Whether Fluid Was Used With Sui
cidaI Intent Has Not Been Deter
mIned-Now in Hospital.

Charles Morrison, I'll Twenty-ninth
street. is lying at St Anthony's hos
pital in a serious condition as the re-
suit of drinking a quantity of carbolic
acid. Where he secured the poison
or whether he took it with suicidal
intent could not be learned.
Morrison was found in an uncon-
scious condition on the pavement on
Thirty-eighth street, about half way
up the hill. opposite Augustana dor
mitory. at 10 o'clock this morning by
a tester from the Velie factory who
was driving by at the time. The city
ambulance was summoned and he was
rushed to the hospital. The physician
in attendance is unable to determine
Just what his condition is. The acid
did not burn his mouth or tongue, and
was what the doctors term CONNER
cial strength of per cent fluid.
Was Il Suicide?
According to Morrison's associates
he had not seemed respondent of late
and they cannot ascribe any cause
for suicide. There have been numer-
Gus cases of sickness in his family
the past two years and Morrison had
just returned from a trip to Colorado,
where his sister had been seriously
ill. He is employed by the Tri-City
Railway company as motorman and is
about so years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
GOEBEN AND BRESlAU
ARE REPORTED SAFE

Rome (via London), Aug. 6.-The
Tribuna publishes a report that the
German cruisers Goeben and Breslau,
which were reported to have been
captured by the French, have arrived
at San Salvatore near Messina, Italy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
Bernhard Belgrade.

Belgrade. Via, London, Aug. G.
The Austrians renewed the lombard
ment OF this city Wednesday. They
seriously damaged the royal palace,
the national theater. the British lega-
ton and many private houses. The
Seryians did not reply TO the fire.
Three persons were killed and many
Injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
Funeral of Patrick McHuqh.

The funeral of Patrick McHugh, pio-
neer resident. was held at o'clock
this morning from ST. Joseph's church.
Dean J. y. Quinn had charge of the
services, with interment in Calvary
cemetery. The pallbearers were a.
Coleman. II. L. Wheelan, ]. d. Blake.
NJ. H. Sexton, E. J. Burns and ]. T.
Shields.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06

Fraternally he was member OF
Camp %. NJ. w. ~ Two years ago
he celebrated his golden wedding at
the home in South Rock Island. He
had spent the winter visiting his son
in New York city and was in the best
OF health up until month ago. He
was we'll known here and leaves a
large circle of friends to mourn his
passing.
One son, Marney of New York. and
one daughter. Mrs. John p. Siemon
of South Rock Island survive.