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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-12
Congressman Hunters Wife Diving.

AsHINGToN, March 12.-Mrs. Hunter.
wlie OF Congressman -at-Large Hunter of
Illinois, is supposed to be dying. She has
been very ill at her home in this city for
several days. and now adecided change for
the worse has taken place, which it is ex-
pected Will prove fatal. Mrs. Hunter,
during her residence in this city, has be-
come u great favorite in the social world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-12
FAIR WOMAN TO PLEAD.
fretty Girls to Go Before the Senat,
Against the Wilson Hill,

Against the Wilson Hill.
WASHINGTON, March l2-Under the
leadership of Mrs. j. Ellen Foster a dele.
CATION of New England girls will appear
before the United States senate To nrotest
against the passage of the Wilson bill
mrs. roster has been visiting the leading
industrial establishments particularly af.
iected by the Mckinley and Wilson tariff
Dliis ana securing data to present at
Washington.
from number of these establishments
Mrs. Foster has also selected an INTELLIGENT
and pretty girl or two, and these she pro.
poses to also present before the senator's 81
that they may tell how industrial life in
New England has been affected by tariff
legislation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-12
A Labor Contract Case.

WASHINGTON, March l2-Ch B. Fischer,
Russian, came to this country to work
for his brother-in-law the latter paying his
passage. He has been ordered deported
under the alien contract labor law, as an
assisted immigrant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-12
Found Bombs Near Moss's House.

New YORK, March 12.-Three boys play
ing in the sandlots at Williamsburg found
a tin box containing six bombs. Joseph
Hoffman, 13 years cid, threw one of the
bombs at bowlder and was frightfully
injured. Locality is infested by anarch-
lists and Johann Most lives near by.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-12
Little Work i'm the House.

WASHINGTON, March L. - The house
completed the consideration of the District
OF Columbia appropriation bill and passed
1t after defeating the final effort OF De-
Almond to reduce the share of expenses
of the District to he borne by the general
government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-12

To BE a Certainty
MINNEAPOLIS, Maro 12-The special
Van Leuven board of pension examiners
which has had it's headquarters in Mime
apolis several months, is at last about
ready to spring its n&ne of pension sur
prises The commission is headed by T..
+. Waite, who first unearthetl the alleged
frauds at Lime Springs, Ia. The pension
bureau at Washington has assigned to
aid him in the search for evidence j. A.
Williomsoa, A. s. Perham, George NJ.
Russell, H. l.. Arnold and Major ID. J.
Stafford. This commission has looked up
vast number of peRfions secured by Van
Leuven, and it is tierstood to have Sc
cured evidence that viii make certain a
large number of iualctments mt the term
of the federal cOurtkShich begins in this
city March 20. 81
Summoned to Appear.
A cloud of pension claimants, members
OF medical examining boards and others
have been subpnnaed TO appear Van
Louven's attorney is John Day Smith of
this city, past commander of the Minneso-
ia department. G. A. r., and Van Ieuven
has been negotiating OF late with Cy Well
ington of st. Paul to take his case.
Whether this indicates break between
tie pension agent and Senator Smith is
not known. 4 special to The Journal
from Austin, Mimi, says that the mem-
bers of the medical examining board
there, who were summariiy removed when
the disclosures were first made, are eX-
pectinS subpunas to appear in Miuncapo-
lis. -Four examiners have made that city
their field of action for several weeks. Inn
mediately after the March term of court
here Van Le(Iven will be tried at Dubu-
que, Ia, on the numerous indictments
pending there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-12

Purify the blolds tone the nerves,
and give strength to the weakened
organs and body by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-12
Three Trainnen Badly Injured.

FALCON, Colo. Maxh I2.-Rock Island
freight train No. sc, east-bound, tan into a
bank of sand severaxteet deep one and a
half miles east of soils, Colo, ditching
twelve cars of coal ~ injuring Engineer
Wolcott and FireulH Davis fatally and
Conductor FELTON, b!Ully.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-12
Carlisle Will Not Go to Chicago.

WASHINGTON. March 12-Secretary Car
Isle has decided that he cannot attend
t1roquois club celebration to be held in
Chicago shortly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-12
VAN LEUVEN'S SIN.
A Pension Se1sation About To
Be Unearthed.
ALLEGED FRAUDS FOUND IN IOWA,

And milne of Surprises' To Re Sprung
Pretty SOon-Cloud of Pension Claim
ant. Summoned t. Appear and Give Evi.
dence. as Well as a Host of Omcials-A
Large Number Of Id 3iictments Believed
To he a Certainty,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-03-12

The official and commercial estimates of
the worlds wheat crop for 1893 make it
3.,OD,Ooo bushels less than last year. The
final estimate will probably still further
reduce the total for 1898. AS the preliminary
estimates for Russia and Germany are
gently reduced by the final estimates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
PEELTNG OFF TIPS HIDE.
PREPARATIONS FOR MOUNTING THE DEAD
EIEPHANT-MR. CROKER WITNESSES
THE OPERATION.

PREPARATIONS FOR MOUNTING THE DEAD
ELEPHANT-MR. CROKER WITNESSES
THE OPERATION.
TIP the wicked elephant was no sooner dead IN
his cage at the Central Park Menagerie on FRIDAY
afternoon than fifteen men went to work under the
direction OF John Rowley the taxidernist OF inc
Museum OF Natural History, TO remove the moe
from the enormous carcass. They worker ny
lamplight until / a yesterday. when they
s,onped for a short rest At a. they resumed
the work. .
Heavy knives and mallets had to be used In
cutting through the tough hide. which was at nrst
slit along the ridge OF the back. Other sllts were
made around the neck. along the belly ana along
the legs The hide removed In three portions
ono nortlon being that which covered the head
The elephant house was shut off from the crowds
ALL day Richard Croker and his son were among
the few sightseers who were admitted TO the
house and they watched the men at work TOT
few minutes. Mr.. Croker turned to Assistant super
intendent Burns and inquired: , 49, .,
what are you going 10 90 Win tne "ea''
'Oh no." Mr. Burns replied: 1T Is poisonous. IL
will have to be sent to the oifal dock -
Others remarked that although the Tammshy
tiger might be able to digest the meat OF a
poisoned elephant. that kind OF food would hardly
agree with the other animals .....,,... -, Ella
meat vas expressed on account OF the experience
OF Andrew Smith. one OF the taxdermists assist
the carcass late Friday night Fears were
entertained then that Smith might die OF blood
poisoning. but he was AT work with the other men
Yesterday and appeared to feel no alarm although
his injured thumb well bound up.
IL will take several months to cure the hide OF
Tin so tfat IL can be stretched on frames. When
fully mounted with the tusAs and with glass eyes
IL will look as the elephant did In life. The skele-
ton will bc mounted for exhibition In the museum
also II will require much longer time 10 scrape
the bones and bleach them before they can be
mounted
The eyes which were removed from Tips head
yesterday were sent to the New-York Eye and
Ear Infirmary. Glass eyes of exactly the same size
and color will be made for mounting with the
hide and tusks.
A man who said he represented the University
of Chicago applied TO Mr. Burns yesterday for
TIn'e brain saying that IL desired to make
an examination to determine the cause Of the
wickedness which made the killing OF the animal
necessary He was told that II would he impossi-
BILE to remove the brain intact without tnJuring the
bones of the skull. When told that he might have
a portion OF the brain and portion of the spinal
cord he expressed satisfaction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
A LODGE TREASURER STEALSAyD RUNS VA Y

Inspector Mclaughlin received word yesterday
that Gustav Wittenberg. treasurer Of the Jefferson
Lodge Ancient Order of Good Fellows. had disap-
peared with nearly 5000 OF the lodges funds. Five
hundred dollars OF the money had been given to
wittenberg to pay death claim. The case was
reported at Police Headquarters by Otto Frens, Of
No PSI West Thiry-ffth-st.. who is grand master
Of Jefferson Lodge. Wittenberg came from Ger
many twelve years ago. He kept barber shop
al No $40 West Forty -third-st.
Mr. Frenz told Inspector Mclaughlin that Wit
tenberg had been missing since April %. when ne
received a check for 500 10 pay a death claim to
a man named Schmidt, living In Brooklyn. Wit
tenberg did not come to the next meeting and when
inquiries were made for him he could not be found
ahou II then davaloned THAI Mr.. Schmidt IN Brook
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13

'Does include mortgage given by the international
Navigation Co. for 100000.
There will be number OF good offerings at the
auction rooms this week. Some OF them are the fo-
lowing . ~,
Richard V. Harnett Co. will sell at the Real
Estate Exchange In I.berty-st. on Tuesday the
lea sehold Of the property Nos SIS and S1S Broad%ay
and a plot In SiXtyeighth-st. N5 feet east or west
End ave- with a three-story brick carriage house.
On Thursday the same firm will sell at the same
place by order OF the estate Of j. j. Moore vaiu-
able collection of choice lots at Bay Kidge, ~ I.
James l.. Wells will sell at No SO Lberty-st; on
Tuesday thirtyfour lots In One hundred nd-thirty-
second and One-hundre thirty third stsy be
be sold without reserve title guaranteed free OF cost
10 purchaser by policy OF Title Guarantee and Trust
Company. ,,,
Smyth & Ryan will sell on Tuesday. at No: Ill
Broadway No. 123 West Ninety third-st, four
story house; also Nos 80 and "a Beekman Place. two
four-story high-soop basement and sub-celar pri-
residences. =.
George r. Read will sell Wednesday, at No.
90 Iberty-st order of the executors OF the estate
OF Martha NJ. Huylar. several parcels OF Investment
and other property comprising iour-story mouse,
No Gl3 Ffth-aYe.. between Forty ninth and hftieth-
SITS on lot 2sxl00 five lots on the northwest corner
the block containing fifteen and one-third lots,
bounded by Eighth and Amsterdam-aves., One
hundred and nineteenth and One = hundred and
twentieth-sts.: seventy-one lots fronting fremont
ave Prospect-ave Mapes-ave. and Marmlon Place;
fourteen lots I'm Sheridan-ave. north OF Fleetwood
Park and several choice corner plots on staten
Island at Linden Park. Purchasers can have 90 per
cent of purchase money at AZ per cont on bond ana
mortgage for one. two three years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
REPUBLICAN, CLUE ACCOMMODATIONS.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE on CONSTITUTIONAL
REVISION

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE on CONSTITUTIONAL
REVISION.
A special meeting Of the Republican Club will
be held at the clubhouse. No. $50 Ffth-ave. tomor
row evening" 10 consider the report OF the Com
mittee on Constitutional Revision. In its report
the committee recommends. In Article /. Section
2 that a jury trial may be waived by the parties
as prescribed by law. and on appeal the Appellate
Court may award Judgment on the record or grant
a trial.
Article !, Section 4. of the report. recommends
that the Legislature shall provide BY law for the
registration OF voters which shall be completed at
least four weeks before each general election.
In towns OF 5000 population. voter shall
be registered except upon personal application.
Section recommends that any suffering
from blindness or physical disability shall have the
necessary aid In voting. provided the disability
shall have been specified at the time Of registra-
ton.
Sections 8. 7 and s recommend the formation OF
election boards made up equally of the two leading
political parties; the limiting Of the expenses OF
didates and the enactment OF laws to secure fair
ness IN party primaries, conventions. etc.
Article w. Section J. recommends that the term
OF ONCE OF Governor shall be two years.
Other recommendations are as follows: No candi-
date for judicial ofncs shall make suhscrinton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
THE HUSBAND SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
THE AssAILANT THEN FLEEs WITH THE WIFE
OF HIS INTENDED VICTIM.


Corvallis. Ore. May l2-The shooting OF Charles
Kenyon by DR.. J. NJ Applewhie yesterday after
noon was highly sensational. The affair grew out
of Applewhites attentions to Mrs. Kenyon. He
was her physician. and that he might visit her
more easily. induced her husband to join n secret
society which brought him to Corvallis one night
In the week. As might have been expected, the
affair terminated In a dIsgracefu scandal and the
pair left here for San Francisco Upon their re-
turn they were arrested. Subsequently the woman
repented and forgiven. Since then the doctor
has repeatedly suggested another elopement, but
without success.
Yesterday, while the Kenyons driving TO
their home four miles distant Applewhite fred
from behind a tree. striking Kenyon lie then
pulled the woman from the carriage and held her
In front of him. When Kenyon recovered he re-;
turned the fire and fusillade was kept up until
the woman cried: Il am shot" Kenyon then drove
his brother ln-laws home for assistance Later
the sheriff and posse started In pursuit OF Dr.
Applewhite and the woman. but they have not as
vet been found. Both families are well known
Applewhte is treasurer OF the Board OF Regents
Of the State Agricultural College.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13

Eighty-third-st.. to Haggeman g. Wesslau Tor
r. Pehlemann has sold for Julius Lippmann to
Dr. A w. Lozier Nos. CAB, 6i5 and ttd AmsS zero
three fve-story observation-disclosures. FOR slS2W
The Hamilton Fish property, in Second-aVe:. oev.
enteenth and Eighteenth SITS, facing otuyves an
Park has been sold to a hospital society. VINO VIII
alter and use 1t as hospital and infrmary Tor
and children x....I
William S. Fanshawe sold No. q West fifteenth
900 Seven years ago the same house was sold for
David T. Kennedy sold to Dwight H, olmstead
Nos s. 10 and IL West Seventy-frst-st, three four
story brown stone dwellings. for about slbooO.
Tim & Co and Potter & Noel sold for William 7.
near Riverside Drive. and three lots II. One-hun-
dredth-st., near the Boulevard. for yll5O -.
No. 652 Tenth-ave.. corner OF torty-slxt h.sS'
bought at auction last week by H. Eusner Tot Vs.
900, has been resold at private contract
no Rutherford Place. a four-story and basement
brown-stone dwelling. II is reported was sold by
Frank b. Austin for 1000.
Among the plans for large buildings hled IN the
week the following: -.
Nos 100 Broadway and Pine-st.. by the AIner1-
can Surety COMPANY twentysiory IA oTieS once
and Spruce-st. by the American Tract Society
No 10 East Twenty-thrd-st a twenty-three-story
brick Office building cost 5000 NO II by
brick storage building, cost 10000. .
1t reported In the week that the syndicate
which controls the property occupied by St Luke 5
Hospital would erect SIX houses on tnat part OF the
property facing in Ffth-aVe
CONvEYANcEs AND MORTGAGES.
The following table taken from The Record
and Guide" shows the number Of conveyances.
mortgages and projected buildings for last week
and for the week year ago:
CoNvEYANCEs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
JUDGMENT AGAINST JOHN B. MANNING

Mary Manning has brought an action III nv "A
preme Court against John d. Manning u -.
Wall-st, to recover moneys which she a -,
are due her from transactions made by Ia" .sv
her account she asserts that she depositeu ..rs
with him for investment and speculation N .. s,s
and bonds, and that he made large prohts' ~. A.
not accounted to her for the same nor hds o,hef
livered to her any of the stocks. DonSs 4, ssv.
property belonging to her, and about So0 ,ssr her
ings banks. Mr.. Manning has failed 70 anS"TS he
complaint. and yesterday Justice Barre",, ,y,r Of
Supreme Court signed a judgment, III ,,o-rsyS
Mrs Manning. upon motion OF ner ming ming de-
Messrs Bliss and Schley that MI M .iIs 70 her.
liver TO her all the property THAT oe0lss
and also render an accounting OF All ms Us been
with her money. r.. Tecumseh Sher sherman and 10
appointed referee TO pass upon the aeeou tn1
find out what sum Is due 10 Mrs Mahi"s'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
SCHOOL TO BE DISCONTINUED

New-Brtain Conn. May 12.-The State Board OF
Education has decided to discontinue after June
% the Hillside High School, which has been con-
Quoted in connection with the State Normal School
The cause OF closing the school is the resignation
of Professor Carroll who was principal of both
schools. There about seventy scholars who
have paid tuition fee of $40 each per annum. not
suficient to sustain the school.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
Millinery Department.
SUMUER STYLES.
Sailor and Walking Hats.

Now on sale. our complete assortment OF Sailor
and Walking Hats, embracing the largest and
choicest collection ever shown by US
Our g. c. & s." Split Braid Sailors are known
world We have them in four different shapes.
Sizes sA to 6&..
All our Sailor made By mems hatters. and are
the only Ladies' Sailors that Will retain their shape per-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13

contribution OF money or other valuable thing 20
no soI FOR his election the Legislature may provide
for the election or appointment Of Commissioners
~ Police Parks or Public Works In more than one
ci,y Article XII Section l. deals with the legis-
lature and all officers. executive and judicial ana
recommends that within ten days after the eNplra-
,,rn ~ their terms OF Office they shall swear or
aflirn that they have received no money or valuable
fhng "a a consideration for any act performed IA
N s,cb oath or affirmation Is made they shall be
excluded from the right Of suffrage and from holding
liz on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
AyDREwH GREEy CHOSEN HONORARY MEMBER

At a regular meeting Of the Board OF Managers
Of the New-York State Society OF the Sons OF the
American Revolution held on Friday evening. the
following preamble and resolution were unanl-
mously adopted:
Whereas. Hon. Andrew IL. Green OF Network
City, has evidenced great patriotism In suggesting
TO and assisting this society In arousng public
sentiment behalf OF the preservation of the his
toric New-York City Hall and Park; and
Whereas. He has been OF greatest PUBLIC service
In the creation and preservation OF the New-York
park system. patriotic service OF the utmost
value; and
whereas, He is the lineal descendant OF Ameri-
can patriots, through both his father and mother;
Resolved. That he be hereby elected an honorary
member OF the New-York State Society OF the Sons
Of the American Revolution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
Sixth Avenue, 18Th 10 10Th Street.

lyn had not been paid the $500, and IT was also
learned that NittenDerg had cashed the check and
Appropriated the money In addition TO this ne
took SIS more belonging to the lodge.
Search has been made everywhere Tor the missing
man. but no clew has yet been found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
Fine Furniture.

When we say that in all our experl
ence we never had better stock than
now. and that it was never our privilege
TO offer such exceptional opportunities
to buyers, it is saying great deal, Tor
our reputation has always been that OF
selling the very best furniture at tne
lowest prices. We ask that you visit
our stores whether wishing to BUY or
not; but we tell You in advance that II
Won do come you will surely buy; not
that we will urge you to do so, but
when you see the magnificent assert
ment of furniture and ascertain the
prices you will be our customer.
DE GRAAF & TAYLOR
FURNITURE COMPANY,
AZ and 40 West 18th ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
Imported Leghorns.

5000 dozen Leghorn Hats, all made In Italy
expressly for us. Having these Hats in over 200
different grades. proportions and Sizes ladies'.
misses children and infants can alike be suited
from our collection. Prices the lowest In the
country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
Advertising rates low. For estimates
address 1.-THE TRIBUNE" New-YOrk.
JUSTICE BOLTE IND HIS ICE BILL.

HE SAYS HE RECEIVES A SALARY OF $500 A
MONTH BUT THE JUDGMENT FOR s7a 90
REMAINS UNsATIsFIED
Civil Justice Herman Bolte. Of the Second Judi
c.al District IS having some legal trouble over the
pavment OF a bill for s73 80 for ice furnished him
by Israel o. Blake In 1890 A judgment was obtained
against the Justice for the amount OF the Dill, but
no property could be found 10 satisfy the execu-
ton which was returned unsatshed. The affair
was allowed to slumber until Mr. Bottles elevation
to the bench. after which measures were taken 10
secure Il possible. the payment OF the judgment
An order was obtained for his examination IN sup
Elementary proceedings. Failing In his effort to
have the order vacated. the Justice appeared Tor
examination. a.. 49,
tIo1s asked him. that l am paid $500 monthly
salary but 1t requires every cent of 1t to meet my
household expenses.
Are you Keeping house,"
II am not; but pay $50 per month for the sup
port OF my sons family [ pay the same amount
for the support of two nieces who are at school In
Germany"
IL was insisted that the examination failed 10
show Justice Bote to be householder, making his
salary exempt. a motion was made yesterday by
Philip Carpenter. counsel for Mr.. Blake, before
Judge Newburger. at Special Term OF the City
Court to punish Justice Bolte for contempt OF
court in not applying portion of his salary for
was strenuousy opposed by Joseph A. Kent on
behalf of Justice Bolte. The motion finally
adjourned till tomorrow TO allow the submission OF
further papers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
LAUXoH OF THE TORPEDO BoAr ERICSSON

Dubuque. Iowa, May 12-The torpedo boat Erics-
son. the first United States vessel
built In inland waters. was launched this afternoon
In the presence OF several thousand persons.
Among the guests were Miss Helen Gould. Of New
York. and Lieutenant Usher. of the Navy Depart
ment: Addresses were delivered. and there was
parade OF military and civic organizations. Miss
Carrie Kieue named the vessel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
Announcements

Burglars entered the store of S. NJ; -,L-cash thi
Dos reenwich-st "Wednesday night lss, system IN
eicencv Of the Holmes Electric PROTECTIVE ave SAM
two burglars were detected and arrested On sO Exa
night burglars broke into the store OF As ic Potectoa
the burglars took SIS 900 worth OF goods away Wv"
Moral. =. -. cornany
Havemeyer BUILDING f. HOLMES.
President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13

PHILLIPS DIGEsTIBLE COooA ether prV
Is more delicious in taste and aroma tna Vested
aration OF cocoa and chocolate Easily oses'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-13
~zumbra." E. & w. "Wau1unN
z. q w. New Collars. Z. W.

HrNRy A. DANIELS. NJ. ".
% WEST ssTH.Sr. $1,000 -
Dtsassss Of the Nervous System os1i'IS - - >,