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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-12
Sunday SerVIeeS

At the First Methodist. Rev. F. w
Merrell, pastor. Morning subject, -
Vital Condition of Blessing" evening
subject, Abigail, or the l, fluence of
Woman" Other services the same as
usual.
At the Central Presbyterian, usual SER
vices. Preaching by Rev. John H. Kerr,
pastor. Morning subject. 'Coutentment;'
evening. The Last Days and Death of
Samuel" Sunday school at 1:45 q. N
Young peoples meeting at Gas p. m.
At the Grace Lutheran, (SeYenth ave.
nue. and Forty forth street. Rev G. E.
Shuey, pastor. Services at 1916 a. m
and 73O p. m. Morning text. John
1880; evening, Acts 24:25. Sunday
school at e:15 a. M, Prof. G. W. Foss,
superinten dent.
At the Christian, services at 10:45 q.
m. and 1870 p. m. conducted by the pass
tor, Rev. I. W. Grafton. Morning SUBJ
ject. "The Race-course and the Race
evening, How We can Help Or City
Officers Enforce the Law" Sunday
school at 9:15 q. M, Y. p. S. G. E. at
6:30 p. m.
At Trinity church. Rev. R. F. Sweet,
rector. Second Sunday in Lent. Sun
day school at Gals; mathis at 1915; lit
any, sermon and celebration at II. Even
song at 7:30. Rev. R. w. Hewitt, of
Moline, will officiste at the morning SER
vice. At the chapel, even song and Sum
day school 1t $50 p. m.
At the First Baptis', preaching by the
pastor. Rev. DR.. G. E. TAYLOR, Phi. D.
Subject for morning, Fruitful. Because
Abiding" evening. Future Punishment. 4"
the talk given at the Y. NJ. G. A. two
weeks ago ard repeated by request
Sunday school at 9:15 a. M, G. L. Will
liams. superintendent. Young Peoples
union at $50 p. m. Topic, Walking
With God and its Rewards, leader, Ssllie
Hitler. Sunday school at Forty-fourth
street chapel at p. m, F. NJ Sinnet.
superintendent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-12
what are Krause's Headache oapsulesp

What are hIau5S acdoaShO OhpsUAcss
To be brief will tell you they are unlike
anything prepared in America. A few
wears since an acquaintance who for years
had been a headache sufferer, until his
system had been ruined, was advised to
60 to the Carlsbsd Springs. Germany, to
try the effects of the water. While the
waters were apparently a benefit, still
they were not cure. While at the springs
he heard great deal about the court
physician, DR.. krause. who afterwards
became famous the world over owing to
the Mackenzie controversy during and
after the last illness Of emperor William.
He consulted Krsuse in regard to his
heacsche, and to quote the doctors words:
Here is prescription which if taken
as direct, will prevent or stop any kind
of headache. no matter what the cause
You will find the frequency of the at.
tscks will diminish and by taking the
capsules when you feel the approach of a
headache you will never have another"
The patient was practically cured and
| with his permission prepare, and sell
what have seen fit to call Krause's
Headache Capsules to headache victims.
For sale by all druggists. Hsr;z s. Balm
sen, wholesale druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-12

l can recommend Ely's Cream Balm to
all sufferers from dry catarrh from per-
sonsl experience. Michael Herr, Phsr-
macist, Denver.
had catarrh OF the hesd and throat fcr
five years. l used Ely's Cream Balm, and
from the first application | was relieved.
The sense of smell. which had been lost.
WIS ri stored after using one bottle. !
have found the Balm tie only satisfactory
remedy for catsrrh, ard it has effected q
cure in my case,-H. L. Myer, Wsverly,
Y. Y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-12
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, [,

STATE or ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY.
IN the Circuit Court of the January Tenn, A.
ID. 1S92.-ln Chancery.
George Cleland, Charlotte Park Charlotte E
Horn, Frederick W. Hitler, Abbie II. HilHe,
and Miriam l.. Hitler by Elmore W. Hurst, Their
guardian, David E. Park, leila L. Park and
John Fl. Park by their next friend, Sarah Park
peti toner's, vs.. Joseph Hitler and John s.
Hitler, defendants Partition.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of q de-
cree of said court entered in the above entitled
cause on the 9th day OF March, A. d. 1892 l shall
on Friday, the 9Th day of April. A D. 1892, at the
hour of O'Clock in the afte neon, uron the
premises hereinafter described, to satisfy said
decree, sell at public auction 10 the highest and
best bidder for cash in baud, those certain par
GELS of land with the appurtenances situate in the
county OF Rocx Island. and state of Illinois,
known and described as follows, to-wit:
The east half of OF lot five 90 and the west halt
of lot four %, all in block nine (9 in that part of
the city of Rock Island that is known as Thomp-
son ana Wells addition.
Dated at Rock Island Illinois. this 9th day OF
March, A. ID. 1897. OLIVER OLSEN,
Special Com missioner.
JACKS N & HUBsT, Solicitors for Compl is.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-12
Mothers Friend

Is the greatest blessing ever offered child
bearing women. have been a midwife
many years, and in each case where
Mothers Friend has been used, it has &C
complished wonders and relieved much
suffering. 1t is the best remedy for ris-
ing of the breast known, and worth the
price for that alone
MRS. n. A. BREWSTER. Montgomery, Ala.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-12
Don't Grunt

About losing sleep last night on account
of that hacking cough, when Cubeb Cough
Cure will relieve it in one minute. II is
not cure for consumption. but sffords
relief, and will prevent it. Thousands
of testimonials could be furnished, but
you are only asked to give it trial to be
convinced. nothing will take the place of
it. druggists unite in saying it gives bet
ter satisfaction than all others.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-12
Its Excellent Qualities

Commend to public approval the Cali
fornia liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs.
1t is pleasing to the eye, and to the taste
and by acting gently on the kidneys. liver
and bowels it clesnses the system effect
uslly, thereby promoting the health and
comfort of all who use it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-12

isn't she beautiful" occasionally one
hears this expression, as lady with a
strikingly lovely complexion passes along
the street. Certsinlyl she uses the fs-
nous Blush of Roses. manufactured by
Miss Flora A. Jones, South Bend, Ind.
Supplied by T. q. Thomas. Price as
cents per bottle
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-12

Cubeb Cough Cure-One minute.
For safe by all druggists. Hsrtz 6
Bahnsen, wholesale druggists.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-07
A Convict Nearly KIN. the Warden

LONDON. Jan. G.-Whilo Warden Kinks OF the
Warwick prison was going his rounds this
morning he had occasion to light tho gas in
the cell Of q convict named Swinburnc. who Is
serving term for burglary. While lie was
thus occupied. Swinburne attacked him with
hammer used in making mats. Kinks taken
was quickly fclied and beaten In a terrible
manner. Hc would have been killed on the
who rescued him aud held Swinburnt until
some. OF the prison ofIlcia! s arrived. 1t was
found that Swinburne Ind become insane
Warden was the result Of a maniacal impulse.
He grew worse rapidly after the outbreak. and
padded cell to prevent him from dashng his
brains out Hinksis Thought to be dying from
the effects Of his injuries The men who came
u reward for their act.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-07
AMUsEMENTs.
italian Opera.

The performance OF Faust" dragged little
last evening on account OF tho long waits be-
tween acts. The curtain did not fnll until IL
o'clock. and many Of the boxes We're empty
long before that hour. NJ. Edouard de Reszke
was announced rs indisposcd. and Signor
SorbolinI took his place. repeating In
the role OF Mephisto that very satlsfac-
tory II not unusually fine rendition with
which he Inns already made us acquainted.
The excellent Idtfrtn OF Slgnor Murtapo,ra
compares to advantage with any previous
ones that have been surn OF heard Tho prn-
ctpal change from the former representation
ws found IN M"rgoi "a shaln''Hr Nine nf
giving an nntirsly different conception from
s un1r" figure 1sS AH Nine ibnn Pufs is most
nminble. nafre. ..atfectionate., ana alto
gather cosey Md'Vn.rite. hhe y quite
point, not at all from the imaginative or itpal
one. The audience seemed often crnptivated
10y Nine. Atlantis. sunny grace. and were not
unaenerous ip applause, Her best moments
by the last broad phrases and high notes.
Chorus and orchestra were In admire lle work
ing order. Signor Nianrsi attempted, how.
ever. 10 make ur for lengthy lntcrmits.oHs by
hurrsin. fdna's mir IN tho Inst scene. 81 son
lhe rt ss2a;,s rg%gpafs9 iss VIC svSn
NhSphHM Ii Mtfs qlhess iT'' ,,iG ' i,",,
Earthquakes In itmt e'uoitH
lloME. Jan. !. Eartliuuake shocks werc iolt
today at VERONA inrhu;' hodesfs sntl-esa<es
places.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-07
RESRY z8TLNG's son SHOT
Lawrence Irving dangerously Wounded by
His Own Hand Was 1t Accidentally

LONDON. jar. G.-Lawrence Irving. the Sec
ond son OF Horny Irving. either accidentally
or purposely shot himself to-day. Tho young
man was member Of Benson's Shakespeare
touring company. He was a capable actor.
He is known to have lspired to DO great
Shakespcarenn actor. Ho labored hard to i'm
prove himself. and in this way probably over
worked his brain. Tho benson company
opened mt Belfast on Monday. This afternoon
young Irving attended rehearsal OF THE
Merchant OF Venice" He was well up In his
part and 1t was noticed that he put more than
usual energy into his lines. and lie gave no
evidence whatever Of disturbance of mind.
After the rehearsal no went back to his lodg-
ings and retired to his bedroom. closing the
door. Other members Of the Benson company
werc lodging at the same place. and one Of
them was in n room just below.
The fellow actor heard q pistol shot in tho
direction Of Irving's room. The actor rushed
up stairs into Irving's room, Across tho bed
lay Irving. in agony. Blood was streaming
from a bullet wolnd IN his right breast, and :
snokc still i!entinK near the ceiling, told low
the deed haa sssn Hea% or,ivoa md admin,
care S.t |" stop tir,dfisv i u blood Prof. snciaif
tt IA Ar nte%nIt vas aaS to
It was found that tho bullet had penetrated
the apex az tho lupgI At last accounts Irving
was 10 q, most critical condition. but the Pro-
fcssdr and su!gliSn Pagan have not given up
irving's friends aaythnt the shooting may
have been. ACCIDENTAL md not nm attempt ut
suicide The young man Is in no ,c1ndition to
viii NO, permit, hiF to be .luefItiionsd for fear
that II It was case OF suicide It must lie at
trihutcd to overWork. as the young man Ia not
ing ussOciatioIs
Tie news Of his sons attempted suicide did
not reach Irving until tho play had already
commenced ut tho Lyceum this evening, Tho
actor retained his c9nlFosure. remarkably; but
ANNOUNCEMENT Of the shooting was Accpm-
panied by reassuring telegram from tho
the effect that they hoped for his Terovery.
enthusiastic as thht. OF flie previous night.
The bullet PASSED through the body md Is
tendlng doctors are ~ the opinion that the
shooting was accidental. Tho young man wns
playing the pnrt OF Lorenzo In "The Merchant
Of Venice"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-07
TIE POoL.RoOM sWINDLE
Paddy Ryan and q Confederate Play 1t ana
Lose Money-1.osses In Denver 'h -

Lose Moncy-Losses In Denver Vi -
SAN Francisco Jan. 8.-Paddy Ryan. tho old
slugger. and q friend. who was stranger
here. tried to stand In on the pool-room swim,
die yesterday. They began backing Congress-
at 10 to I. and Rosa G. colt. to I. so vigorously
that the odds sank to to l. This made the
pool sellers sus picious. and when news came
that Congress had won they refused to cash
the tickets until the flrst report was confirmed.
Before they could get return message Rosa
G. colt was also declared q winner. Ryan
made great kick because he wasn't paid
promptly and threatened trouble. but the pool
sellers were firm. The result was that news
was received OF tho organized effort to beat
the pool rooms. Ryan and his friend dropped
$1,000. but they stood to win $4,000.
DENVER. jan 6-Denver pool sellers arc to-
day gnashing their teeth over the pool room
swindlers. Bookmakers Banngan Co. have
been fleeced OUT Of about $1,000 by sharps.
who tapped the wires and sent in false reports
OF the Guttcnburg races. 1t was worked here
by two men who answer to the names OF Perry
and Rogers. and nre tersely described as
dead game sports.'' Both men are strangers
IN Denver eSset't ina Poel room: and they
e tho nd Been
w9s received from Omaha stating that the
wires had been tapped ana warning them TO
fcw minutes after the pool rooms were
the appearance, 81 q consumptive in the last
stage; e eId the dread dlseaSs: appeared and
Mabele: with the air Of q man who was simply
betting ior ,pasttiRe: Eight hundred dollars
s9 I wn the bs nsss to
nnStes iassf the stranssr ret%rnsa ft and SlassG
saa 1Ha SHARKS Rs'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-07
A LEAP FEAR BALL
A Festival Such ~ Only the Brighton
Blues Could Get Up.

Hotel Castleton. on the bluff Mt st. George.
Staten Island. stood out In blaze Of light last
evening. Within were about one hundred
young women. who. with tho assstane
OF an equal number OF young mon,
were trying to demonstrate ono OF the rs rot
improved Sorosian theories that woman can
manage man as we'll or even better than q
mau can manage woman. They came very
near doing 1t, too. This was In large measure
due to the submissivencss OF the men under
circumstances which were Mt times irving.
About three years ago a band OF young
women OF New Brighton organized what they
called. or rather what was called. the
Brighton Blues. They met ut stated
and went through a half military. light calls
THEME drill H. this they were asssted by ~. an
s taants III he morn se
From q number OF sources they acquired
a great deal OF very proper seli-rolinnce. and
themselves they at last felt able to give a leap
year ball This was the occasion Of tho bril-
liant scenes in and about the hotel last even
II was leap year ball. with everything as it
should he or rs near as the originators Of the
we're twp aass one a United States iog: with
letters Bain gilt on it Tho letters stand
Tho bal Ir eS was drapcd as artistlcally
to interfere, The large white G pillars S each
h hHd Eod aou q three om T ts
fioor. Extending from tho evergreen
e tho ceiling were large red streamcrs, which
The chandeliers were decked with small pale
TS aqaq tns mirrors f3%S
and between the windows: in the CORNERS and
over tho doors. up and down. tho walls hung
large wreaths Of holly. with tho bright red
it was u brilliant and enchanting place and
when tho ORCHESTRA gave forth a fnvorite waltz
and one of the Brighton Blues advanced to her
conquest sss,st none OF the Gentlemenladies could
lyon see there is no escape here for man
fnd G, thI
WIEN s fS % on B%o sP an% Ws
There was little hardship endured by any
Two small slips Of, naper tackled to door
women had it all in their heads but once in d
while some one would forget her list and there
was supposedly conscientious search for the
When ii came to taking the gentlemen ladies
to tho large punch bowl filled with Lemonade.
The lady .gentlcm:n told the gentlemen ladies'
TO Miss Jesse McNamce. who was Cartatit 81
tho Brighton blues. and Miss Dora Whtlte-
due the credit for the exceedingly successfHl
affair. They were ably assisted by Messys a;
wSkap Jr seans sT%% and
The brighton Blues wore small blue buttons
as tadgrs Of honor. The chaperunns,.wit
were otherwise attired in harmony with the
occasion.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-07
WHICH rs CITY CLERK
TAngled Fight II Long leland City-No A.
H. peal to the Courts Yet.

Tho fight between Thomas r Burke and
Thomas Curry. the rivaf City Clerks of Ions
Island City. for possession Of that Office goeg
on. while the city affairs become more and
more entangled. City Clerk Burke. who has
the Mayor and police force on his side. holds
possession OF tho City Clerks Office. in tho rear
OF tho Council chamber Policemen are on
guard night and day Mr.. Curry. who was no.
instated as City Clerk by the new Board Of
Aldermen. has his Office in his hat
Tho Aldermen have given their ease into the
hands Of the Municipal League. and it is not
known whit stops will lie taken. Mayor Glna-
son apparently is satisfied as long ms CITY
Clerk Burke keeps possession OF tho City
Clerks office.
As tho fight now stands. neither Clerk will he
able to draw his salnry. The Board nf Alder.
men might, audit City Clerk Curry's hill for
warrant The Board would certainly not grant
Mr.. Burke's snlnry. and should the Mayor issue
him warrant CITY Treasurer hleckwenn. who
honor IL. Persons having business with this
City Clerk are in n 1uandary which one I" 90
TO. There arc two lmprovemcnt Commits
sioners at work in the city; They encl tiln ,!u-
rlicate copies OF their books and reports with
the two Clerks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-07
IUELF2II NIGHT JOLLITY.
Fun and Frolic at the Century and St. Mich.
olas CInbs-A Cake Cat ut Midnight.

The members of the Century and St Nicho-
las clubs took advantage last night Of the
ancient custom which allows men. on the
twelfth night after Christmas. to unbcnd from
the tension OF daily life. The Century Club did
its unbendiIs in the big new club house at
West Forty-thrd street. None hut members
were admitted. and all were supposed to come
in costume. About dozen representatives Of
the general public wero gathered on the side
walk listening to tho sounds Of rcvelry that
hoated out every time the door opened.
At the st. Nicholas Clubs house. 1856 Fifth
avenue. after all the membors were assembled
In the rarlor. u process ion Of cooks carrying
toothsome morses marched in and surrounded
10osbrEk ftrn used 1%r an nprSysed
crowd OF conrtiers upd testers. 3,
!, Dr. ". 4. picrrernnt. rs trYlnpcier, stood in
preach. Dr. fierreront liln t ,n IN, his
You Just Keep yonr truinrot in ms yoni mouth
and ,cvery time wink ut you you blow like
tho devil Don't stop until wink nGnini =
a ef H lis b tssIs"ts; ea
King was seated the h trnmpeter kent on blow.
Pisrrepont storped for q n@lnen[ ard sati:
my y, astrnctions are to blow like the devil IN
And he went on, blowing, There was loud
after a lot Of fun tho supper began. the ,yul99,
lpHSt was tilo puACii Was ocl Seu' ilIu
the unbending began.
Among the n,emDcrs present were Cortlnnlt
&. Van Rensselaer,. Gouvcrncur Morris, VIZ.
Qnntard, Floyd Ferris. Edward s. Lawrence.
William II. Delaney. and Edward Vunness,
Tho wde-nwake women of the Twelfth
Night Club jovially revived m ancient fsre-
mOny In u formal cutting OF n fat and WHOLE
some cake ut thu rooms uf tho club. l2i East
Twenty third street. Tho ceremony was NH
formed exactly at midnight. with an acconiEil-
nimpnt of music and song. ., .pur- 81
Thirty actresses and artists and q score Or
so Of men witnessed the ceremony. Odd NIT
toes adorned the walls, and holly and mistie-l
toe dccked tho ceilings and chandeliers, d..
Within the cake wore secretod tlilnble. n
gold ring, and u GOPHER cent. The Significance
OF these things was that tho recipient ~ tho
thimhic was supposed to bn rc'rsatUl ia spin
sicrliooi or bacherlothood, the Holder vi the
ring was to bn married wtGin tie year. and IL
the one who got tho penny !nr!; VAS sure to
come. -
Alter tho cutting a tho cake loving eur
was passed. IL MAS full OF clarct punch aEd
each took sip -.
1t is tho proud boast Of tho Twelfth Night
Club tint each Of Its woman mcmbers is saN-
supn,rting. Tho reception was conducted by
Mrs. J j.. Croly. May Waldron Robson. and
The Twelfth Night Club used to he the T. A.
y. Sncie,y an organization q theatrical n,su
who's" hoblirs were fencing Athletes, and
dnncing. They changed tho society nama
koMc time ago.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-07
+ A MANAGER ron "a uoons.


Vance at Nibio's Gn-des.
There havo been plenty OF odd happenings
in the history Of New York theatrcals. hut
nothing moro remarkable has been chronicled
In lato years than the story OF Mr.. Elmer
u. Vances career as manager OF Niblo's
Garden. On Monday morning OF this
week Mr.. Vance found himself the lessee
and active director Of one Of the Oldest play
houses In merica-historic Niblo's. Twenty
four hours later he had Observation-Disclosures
that distinction and was packing his trunks
preparatory to quitting q city which seems to
have been rather cruel to him. But his brief
enjoyment OF mana gerial honors and RESPONSE
bilities had not boon without cost Mr.. Vance
will probably pay about $1,000 for his one
days experiment 80
Mr. Vance comes out OF the West. Two
years ago he was a telegraph operator in an
Ohio city. He wrote sensational melodrama
which would doubtless have attracted no at
tention had 1t not possessed q realism" The
realism was small gold mine for Mr.. Vance.
yet 1t was very simple achieven ent for a tele-
graph operator. because II merely represented
In visible and flashing letters tho passing OF a
message over the wires, Mr. Vance had faith in
his realism, and otter while he PIT his play on
yenSs sst Ely to Sf sn sns
IS sasa M %tS s Sss as1
Sss1S ssas.f ssSSa? ssstt one act
Among the thesstyNeS N which The Limited
thn M VT ,prntita i,s rSs fortmn WsS ~ tho ~
dS uoss p,'a he.o tane t 8..aiHias ol oias
aSSwn..sown nouSs nave oeeh sieadily asScnnttng
held the lease from The Stewart estate for a
ooZ t, seasons: nus IeieH 70 maka ~ remuh
eEative es{a hi!snmens !! ~ aitpEetneT ,Iksiy
ht u t1.a ., ,nt,s S tbnre Ny ,,ut l
, ~. ~, VIZ s,p, ,.to ~ "a" N;t J. ntJn d
shHcGeSsiH snoW on tne S0arns OF M,D12 Since
d But aT6s Limited Nail" made 50 %Seh
mr.; VANCE vas FASCINATED a; With desire to- stay
~ new ioin al tHa 5inle. MI. sance Is y9unR
ai sanHui t F. 4; Mtoh nus neen i9aa ior
Gitfmore. but nG 10 nas ~ calie9 GQ2u User:
o a ne nas ut na IN shn Nhiu t ~ s'uI zig
Sous " oo Ano"A Shnt NIoio . was III tuo
MARKET Ansss woro t,o whom Mr. c,,uoro
h IN ~ a y, sss nitaa MI, M
* ~ ;, Lme ss ". V.na i ,.a NAL az MI;
" Sumote 3 'neuee ME vance was empoldcncd
ssss f'vss out amsrs has
Iares large, ,a!erest ~ fne Academy 81 Music; and
~ ,I ILL., ~ MS .TH is VIII tn9 aHars
2. tnar n n2us s @ OF ne e2uiu r. inaueed
Mr Sanee IN the flush q youth and anaer
the q pntIy NSos
an thhihgs ohslder,ean,thonEht thnt me terms
couia pe Hn9c eq9itahic' ana oy ana ny IT was
.o.u .na, NiSto HHdaueI naG h ir4 on tle
IEnH 1a md LuThro - imof. 10 tnat OF
n,a,9eGi, aa tdp supeased 60 Mr. vance i2E ap
tuhSHnired u tsrm' eAeenolng from Jan' l. 1857
Mr: vance a;sshgning the direction OF ms rond
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-07

WELIsBuRa. ". Va, Jan G.--J. II. Kirkland
q merchant of this city has disappeared. leav-
ing creditors to whom he owes nearly $4,000
Kirkland came to this city a year uRo from
Australia He had inserted an advertisement
in n matrimonial newspaper. which was
OF this place. They correspondnd and Kirk
lane finally came on and married the widow;
Kirkland has been living d fast life Ten days
ago he Disappeared. taking s! 200 OF his wife's
money aud all the other cash he could raise
with him. His disappearance was not pub.
lcly known until to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-07
n. Had Just Dropped In to Steal.

SIR 1,oulas Jan 8. --Afrs. J. NJ MeAdefy OF
South Seventh street had a strange experience
with q thief about 9 o'clock last night while
hekhusband was absent white man about
vs. years OF age. dressed like u strcet-car con-
doctor. or ,grip!man. called ut tho house and
tIeman was out he said he was glad to hear It,
as he had ca cd to steal. and he warned Mrs:
McAdory to keep quiet. He told her lie would
choke her II she screamed and she remained
very quiet while the stranger rnnsncked the
parlor and bedroom. He did not seem to fancy
proparfy