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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-26
A vENEZUELAN REVOL UTTOy EXPECTED

The Red ID Line steamer Caracas. which arrived
here yesterday from Venezuelan ports, brought
news Of considerable discomfort In Porto Cabelio
because President Crespo failed to accept invi-
taton TO q celebration which was he'd In that city
shorty before the Caracas sailed on February Is
some s Of the passengers thought there would be
revolution there within month. The officers and
crew Of the steamer refused 10 talk about Venezu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-26
RECORDED MORTGAGES.

A'S .o': s'a wife e, g s M,'si',as n''
He.uha1er FREDERICK and wife 10 Dr, Dock
SAVING In',nuiion. lash. st. sls II " u
nersna,.. NINA. /, n II barnard. ; St Georges
,rrre-nt o' ;''. map G , n II opdyk-.
n,ehm. Abraham ana another 10 Nen.york
way. mortgages ! NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 300
nIandSein. isn,,4 70 Mar' Themrs and another.
comics. Richard =. 20 J Nicol " Eige.
'onncave centre linz 81 il7th-st yeir.... 5000
Dar,e Frank y. and wife - charles e Murphy
corner Jerome and Van cour'land, ayes.
pal,,c George IT, to william II wrish, and an '''
other. s Hunieraec. 1911 n ~ Honest.
same same. IIun,rr-a,c. 1871 10 e. u
Eilcl Nlter,. to Masdalcna Wo.f 10 2,j INA.
son-s,. 5000
Eli ,o,oSss, 70 sarah yy!Il.ms,n:
fieschm"nn J9hsnns and another TO Wilhslmine
rslin, DO. julius. 10 Herman Ilerring. " = Pros '"
pect-ayc II Il sof Dawson-st. 1000
Forrest Michael ". and VIE to simon Rossman,
Kn1m hnson AMI VIZ 10 % hr Tc aI. ytsr $500
and Trust cgmpen' 80 'oi East 5?i 81 years 5000
,ra"o io,;h., 100 3 q ai-asc yeaps 300
" SlS Or is7Ss .9" ''sS''' ".' 5000
' S%S r,5s IT, e. It Of shs y .%G 1000
Io,ze. Elise to Frances q Keller. I7thst.
Lev. MARKS. and wifc to Harris levy 30 50
McArthur. Ellen . 49, To Daily News saving. "''"
and EuildnG Loan Association No 300 Trinity
Miller. Joseph. to the Trle Guarantee and Trust
COMPANY n - Ann-si. tioi n 90 road to
W" YORK try Years .................. 5000
MoshacS Henry. and wife To- I.ev trlste.
Nos 1919 and l9s Stanton At. demand mon.
GAGS -. ....... ................ 2onp
OI'onncl. May II. and another To- = \ -
S'hw1rz. 'ol"gca,r. 30 n W of IIonman-.t
2 Sea.s =; ........... 800
or French Boulevard. 10 II - iSih-st :
py years -. ................ 5000
Drive OF French boulevard ~ n n ~ isrhst
- lr'IS ................. loco
pt'r,n, ,tS same property years 400
s, No. t'i Haes%n,s'' year ............ 5000
trial Savings Bank lIxingion.ay. iso :,
-. yehr $500
81, lot 'hf. map Wilton Port Morris and Fast
"''''''"' years ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 200
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-26
60 Get for Business purposes.

A -A-TO LET.-FlGors for manufacturing purposes
n. superior light power day and night; steam neat
freight and passenger elevators. moderate rent Apply
Office OF GEORGE Nj NRO PAS broadway
A LARGE STORE AND BASEMENT 10 lease
n prominent Of Eighth ave-. near 3ah-
st. j. ROMANO BROWN co.
30 l3dst
DvrrpINGs STORES LOFTS AND OFFICES TO LET
ID on Chambers Spruce Beekman Fulton John. Haiaen
Lane Fey Barclay. Park Place Park Row. Nassau
william. Gold GIN Pearl Water and many other streets
rutland WHITING. BeeSmanG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-26
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

'al st. ats. It e Of 7h-ave isosioo Frank 0oo
csth,st, No IL West; Margaret Mace to win
field Tucker ct al. neutrality-suspicious..
irregular i;.h il Talbot to katherine Tai, -.
i Ffan@sca r G"ss,n|i"e TO- FIX FIX
l:sI;', i5s & aa,ay, tsslcoi sGqis
eTn N,,., ap,'s ASSOCIATION to Ne"fok
@ora o,s S a and VIE IF 80 Sfri se
io, i" :. 100 It " Of "a ave. issxloo io
Fischel weintraub ard vito to osias Kesien-
o7.hsi, :. 40 II Of sd-ayc 2isiooi Joseph
'c Sn T w pD 10 o. J %Ss' tR Tosic 2' 10
rS ut s.n nT'e o or FrTGSn nGufy 3
on 2x:,e.lil .is,s'o 10. charles i'oid to Edwin
Public Drive French Boulevard. 4. Is IN
TO- Sassi: 'G Coleman to ''' Charles
King S[,ass Rcd ami A"ssrdannys
q augustus + smith, to Robert = ~ .tcott. .5soc
IS John sS' S. . IN, Mar, Se Fl n. "H 400
- Hermann i,erl i + and 1" VIZ. to jules lss
ns!SsS,e.avs $ 50 4 u i7p,h-.i. 25xioo '
Margaret Thoma. 20 John rgrnsme ...;..:..y $500
William II wrlsi, e al 70 George II palbec'.,. 300
4 SPef Nafa 2S Tso map a RI Ms"i m%
iu 10 Iohn 'ahill. .................
f sas S eon.r TO w caua%es"s 2tioo
Charles Truemsn and W.T. to Annie lesser. 200
William n Hpigdon and wife Albert g Good.
Observation-Disclosures.
Madison ~. No 3's James II jerks simon T.
f1annery .................. Observation-Disclosures.
lieacf-st No ~. and No ~ North Mpore-st
Thomas Lenane 10 Susan + white ............ 62coo
lioWard-s'. Brpadwny 81
- 10. N"v-Nork Realty 80 - Abraham Bochn
ami another NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
G.ands' - It II Bowery. "a asao. Walter
" chapman and wife - Henrietta Matthews 300
Gfand-st. same properly. Joseph Chapman Will
lam Henry Matthew. ............
D.llno"y-si. ~ "a. Harold smith. referee 10
Isnaz Brandweln ................ 1880
,earl'- s'ss~ar, Ct 81 - Micha, VI Forrest, 5000
= ...... ........ .....,,..... 1900
81 -. -; n - ist-av. ansu7 and other
property. HEM and Dnr~ff~ Won Hn'sn 10
James " Gerard. jr............... ..............
2Nih-si. 80 q = SHAW e5Nas .. charles
5 Robinson q, al TO Lou. stern ............ 900
'sif g. ~ q Il shave. 2IsioOs. William
A i.o1s ana Wife TO the ieng-rf, q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-26

IN MAY 18th. 1906 there will be SOLO az suS
" ton In Santiago Chilli fifteen Nitrate Fis.as Snn
Nitrate Beds belonging TO the 0ovenmens sr Ian sp.
in Of Tsrap.ca For f9rtnSr snd -
Tans.ls phila..rta and Rosfns-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-26
School Ascntifs.

GFTcY-Mriarn Cuyriere supplies tutors profezsors
n &C., In all depts recommends
parents 100 bth-Av BOOK ldns cor S-st
A sERICAN AND FOREIGN TEACHERS AGENCY
n suppir- Prof.ssois Teachers Tutors. Goyernesses
&C.. to Colleges, schools ana Families Apply TO
j Chicago Io- Angeles etc ". r.. Croker " u krrr
T. V IIuyssOon q Pratt. " Y Manager. 20 9Th ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-26
1 ct ano (cuno.

| osT Bank Book no. s260ai. Bank for saving. 40
return book ~ Bank. ~-'s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-26
Cuunirp properlp for Sale.

A BARGAiN.-s.5 buys 5.acrs farm, one mile from
n Es'elle depot y. j.. prime land for raising SINAI
fut. vegetables poultry unrivaled markets near fo
the disposal ~ produce Sold nsalmens Il desired
send for particulars 10 u. l. RfsLEf. I'll = Jul
81 Philadelphia. Pa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-26
aESsnoA HAMBURG AMERICAN

kS-z&eS~. LINE. D.
THE ONLY LINE maintaining a regular
the European service 10 arms
Con,lnen, With TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS.
NEW YORK sOUTHAMFTO London. Paris-HAA'
BURG.
rh. In. o,d, the REGARD Tor fastest time this route
SPRING sAiLINGs EXPRESS STEAMERS
Vorrnann,a Mar ~ II a. M A. Victoria. May H. u.
+ B,sma elk April H. m. Columbia. May q a m.
Columbia April q II a. m. r. Bismarck May 80 y a m.
Normannia May 8. II a m Normanra June II N.
NOrCE-After June steamers Will run 70 ana ron Tn
southampton. alongside Lonoon ue'"' W.
TRANSFER BY TENDER: .,..- 49, ri. s....,
BESIDES DIRECT HAMBURG SERVICE oy i"'n Se's"
Mail S. s. and other s. 3. "a "A
Prussia March 2 10 a. m Persia March ~ ~ ~ m
LIST Cabr Sas Intermediate SGT ste.rase. 10
u.NBI'RG- AMERICAN LINE. 81 broadway. y. 1.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-26
CCNARD LINE.

CUNAKID LINE,
"A TO LIVERPOOL VIA QUEENSTOWN,
Etrura. =. Mich .. o a. m Cmbria Mch 10 10 a. nj
Aurania.. Mich. ., p. m I.pcana. .Mch - p m
From Pier 40 North River foot Of Clsrksons,s, e.o
Cabin passage 500 and upward Second caotl soo w"
$40 according 10 steamer and accofnnioaau.oms .,
Steerage tickets from oil parts OF Europe AZ
vsrv iow rats. For freight and passage apply at the
Company's Office. No. Bowling Green, New fork.
VERNON II. BROWN & CO.. General Agents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-26

~ -, -, ~ .,o.
.AHTat,c Mar a. / o. m sAdriac April 3 noon
.rsn,ontc MAJ "a a m .Teu,onic Apl. 10. $50 a. m
Britannia. Mar 20 p m. Britannia. April II. noon
From White star Dock. foot Of West l0n , .s,,rps
No COTTON CARRIED By PASSENGER STEAMEhs.
saloon $50 upward. according to steamer ana 10,
cation Of berth cabin these steamers IRON
$40 according Steerage from New iork sio
Prepaid tickets SIS. No 20 Broadway. New-fork fnhs-
delphia Office, 400 Wanut-st. - -,,,- 49,. .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-26
bnsintss chances.

t'oh SALE money maker: wholesale and reta,l lun
Der business established 1874; annual sales fifteen
million feet vessel and rail facilities. planne NH, ana
dry KIN: capital required Twenty to Fifty Thousand
Wch1r. w ARTHUR. Pos'orice Box 10. Detroit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-26
THEY WANT THE MAYOR TO RETAIN HIN

Hearne. Texas. Feb. II. 1888.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29
Dress Goods, Silks.

This week we begin a very impor-
tant sale OF Dress Goods-importan
because Of the choice styles to be
sold; important because of the ex-
traordinary saving in price. This
important sale should attract eyery
lady in the city to our Dress Goods
Department. 1t is without a doubt
the best collection of Dress Fabrics
shcwn today:
1900 yards new Chameleon effects,
value 5Sc. at SOC.
500 yards 46-inch black French
Serge, the SOC quality at Sic.
500 yards 46-inch black and navy
Superior German Hehrietta, Coo quail
ity at soc.
400 yards 4O-inch new Mohair JAG
guards. black, soc for choice.
$50 yards 4O-inch Satin Figured
black soliel. soc for choice.
500 yards 5O-inch fine French
Serges. black. soc for choice.
500 yards 46-inch silk-inish Ger
man Henriettas, values 75c to 81 q
yard. SOC for choice.
SO yards 52-inch all wool Storm
Serge, value 75c at SIC.
6o0 yards silk and wool and Rough
Suitings. value 4l.SS a yard. at csc.
800 yards all Wool Plaids sec.
To convince you of the superiority
OF our Silk Department we offer this
week 1000 yards new Waist Silks
worth 92c, at sac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29
Bedding Department.

Bedding Department.
Large size. 1Ox4 Cotton Blankets,
gray or white, 4sc.
Large size, all wool Bed Blankets.
red or gray, 10x4, for this sale 81. SO
5-pound all wool Bed Blankets,
10xi. white or gray. *2.9s.
20 cases cotton Bats. pure white,
at 5, 6. I and Zoe. Extra value.
Cotton Flannel SIC per yard.
Lace Curtains.
To close out for the season we will
clean up our entire line OF fancy lace
curtains at rs per cent off the
marked price. all sample curtains we
will close Mt less than cost. Now is
the time to make good deal in this
line.
Dress Goods Department.
l4inch storm serge, black and
navy, sold everywhere at 4sc, our
price, 25c n yard.
Just received another big line Of
double fold novelties, worth up to
i0c yard, all go in one lot at 29c a
yard.
5i-inch all wool ladies' cloth. all
colors. worth up to 75c yard, go in
one lot Mt 45c yard.
36-inch Black Jacquards. all wool,
beautiful patterns, would look cheap
ut 50c. 20 in one lot at SOC.
Double fold Cashmere, 10 colors.
worth 20c yard, go in one lot at
12lc a yard.
3i.inch fancy Scotch Plaids, would
look cheap enough Mt pc. all go in
one lot Mt 1Sc yard.
Cloak Department.
This department is brim full of
No. styles. and Mt prices that sell
garments on sight.
Buttermilk Soap.
Up-to-date Buttermilk Soap, 8 bars
in box, per box, Zoe
EMIL limo IF ", Dor;aI u;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29
THE MORTUARY RECORD,
Funeral Of Edgar Hilton This Afternoon
Other Obituary.

Funeral Of Edgar Hilton This Afternoon
Other Obituary.
The funeral of Edgar Hilton &C.
CURED at 2 O'Clock this afternoon
from the Twenty-second street resi-
dence. where services were con-
Quoted by Rev. w. S. Marquis, Of
the Broadway Presbyterian church.
The remains were laid to rest in
CbipPiannock cemetery. The pail
bearerers were: C. C. Hilton, Otto
Corken. Archie Corken, Edgar Bovn-
ton. George Boynton and T. N.
Hooper.
Martin Burns, an old resident OF
Davenport. died at 10:i5 a. m. Sun.
day, aged IS years. He was born 10
the County Glare, ireland, but As
years ago he came to Iowa. and for
the greater part of that time he has
been a resident of that city.
The surviving family comprises
four children in st. Louis. James,
Walter, Mary and Ellen; Mrs. Rich.
ard Herman. Mrs. Michael Mapion
and a son, Thomas in Rock Island,
and Mrs. William Lavery, of Daveu-
port.
The funeral took place at 9 o'clock
this morning from St. Marv's church,
with interment in that cemetery.
Sys Peterson.
Miss Tillie Peterson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Peterson. 9O7
Forty-fourth street, succumbed to
the dread consumption last night at
the age of % years. The family
moved to Rock Island last spring
from Swedona. where the remains
will be taken for interment Thurs
dav.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29
Blankets and Bed Comforts


A saving OF IS TO so per cent on
blankets. So popular have these re-
markable values proved. that we
have doubled the sales over last
year. We purchased an immense
stock before the recent rise in the
manufacturers price. Every Blanket
bought Of us represents a big saving
to the customer.
$50 pairs l0-4 Sanitary GRAY
Fleeced Blankets, 62c ones for 4sc.
$50 pairs all wool soft Gray
Blankets. value sass, at t2.lz.
100 pairs all wool ia soft Gray
Blankets. value IS. as. at $2.44.
Other striking values at $3.ls,
s. 80, q, sI.SS.
DR.. Clark's l2-4 Pure Wool SAM
tary Blankets. real value 81, at $3.50.
1000 Bed Comforts, carry them
away at 19c.
1900 extra quality Comforters at
SOC. 49c. &c, 75c, SIC. $l.l2. $i.25.
Finest French Sateen Eiderdowu
Quilts. value $i.9S, at $3.50.
600 Horse Blankets while they last.
worth $l.S5 at 81, worth Clip q: 75c.
OSTRICH NECK WEAR
getting very ecarce-special values at s. o.. ~,
81 aud 81 IS.
SOAP.
woocbury's Facial soap %: bar.
DAMAsK sIpEBOARD SCARFs.
I,s. as inches, hemsiched all around. So.
is1si +" sc.
1920, 1922, 1924, 1926 and 1928
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29
1925 Second Avenue.

The store has always been foremost bring to you
foothold Prices are made to yield to proper profit
without making you pay too much, and we are
thankful for your appreciation. The season has
opened up with promise of great prosperity, and
lively quick selling at prices that cannot be under
sold. which we have demonstrated in the past Our
sales are gongo now; you invited to come to
look-or if you please, to buy. The same measure
of courtesy extended to ALL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29
Total to date .,....,..,
River Riplets,

The Rutledge brought down eight
strings Of logs.
The Artemus Lamb came down
with eight strings of logs.
The stage of water at the Rock
Island bridge at noon was 95; the
temperature 81.
The Pilot, Verne Swain and Pres
colt came down and the F. Weyer-
hauser, II. Brockmann, Lum berboy,
Kit Carson, Artemus Lamb, Prescott,
E. Rutledge, Pilot and Verne Swain
went north.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29
At the Piow Works.

q The Rock Island Pillow company is
experiencing considerable difficulty
in securing steel sufficient to meet
its requirements and as a conse-
quence the working time of its en-
ployes has been.r reduced from 10 to
nine hours per day. The company
has an abundance of orders to fill
and could work more hands if the
steel producers could furnish the
material. the scarcity of which has
incapacitsted it very much. About
three hundred and fifty-nen are now
employed at the works.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29
Auction sale.

There will be sold on Market
square at 10 a. m. Friday, Nov. l..
|a complete outfit of household furni-
tnre consisting Of four oak bedroom
sets with beds and bedding, one
plush parlor sets. ix pieces; one par
lor center table. two Brussels car
pets. three ingram carpets, one fold
ing bed, one Garland hard coal
heating stove, one Round Oak soft
coal heating stove, one Charter
Oak cooking stove with utensils
complete. two folding lounges. two
hanging lamps. four lace curtains,
two Damask curtains, one parlor
clock and numerous other household
articles.
The above named goods are nearly
new. and first-class in every particu-
lar. and will be sold at auction to the
highest bidder. A. b. CURrIs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29

ing his residence here Mr.. Blakslee
has made many friends by his con-.
scientious endeayor, his pleasant
manner and social qualities. He is,
what might be termed the up-to-date,
association worker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29
That joyful Feeling

with the exhilerating sense of re-
newed health and strength and inter-
nal cleanliness. which follows the use
of Syrup Of Figs, is unknown to the
few who have not progressed beyond
the old time medicines and the cheap
substitutes sometimes offered. but
never accepted by the well informed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29

Grand special display exposition
ments for this week Splendid trade has
this coming week SURPRISE astonh and charm
delighted purchase customer in this Illinois
at all interested in Dress Goods Silks Blankets
fusion OF careful saving prices
anywhere in this vicinity this weeks SALE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29
THE HOSPITAL FUND.

Contributions to the Worthy Cause lu-
creasinE Daily.
The subscriptions to the hospital
elevator fund continues to increase,
the contributions up to today being
40 follows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29

There is nothing better to impart
life and vigor than Foley's Sarsapa-
rilla- Trial size so cents. For sale
at n. F. Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29
Crockery Department.

There isn't woman in Rock ISL
and county who wouldn't have a nice
Dinner Set il she could afford it,
and who doesn't intend to have one
as soon as she can. But it is hard
work TO save up $40. SIS or s25. In
most sets there are so many pieces
one can do without. in many lots
short that one would like to have.
We cell you set as you want it.
and sell it as cheaply as II you
bought all the pieces. You can get
q set Of Tea Cups and Saucers this
week. also q set of Plates and Sauce
Dishes, and add to the set as
you wish. 1t is easy to buy a Dinner
Set this way. and we have a large
line to select from in white and
decorated ware.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-10-29
Capes.

Good Beaver double Capes. velvet
collars. q inches long, 12O sweep,
(black and navy. Price $3.50.
A better Cape. fine Beaver, double
Cape, extra stitching. velvet collar,
80 inches long. 1870 sweep. Other
stores try to get $40, our price S. SO.
Notions.
Swiss Bell Hook and Eyes, two doz-
en- on card, per card, lc.
Envelopes, % in a box, IL sheets
good writing paper. 10c.
Six spools Embroidery Wash Silk
for SC.
Witch Hazel. per bottle 1c.
IL dozen Aget Buttons. 4c.
dozen Brass Buttons. 4c.
Nickel-plated Call Bell, 1Oc.
Japanese Wood Splashers, &c.
jackets.
a good Beaver Jacket, latest cut
and worth IS. our price this week
S. 9s.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-04-13

Tho Chattanooca, Tenn, Times, has
the following:
The jury in the case OF DR.. Amick,
the d~iscoverer Of the so.called Amick
Consumption Cure, in tho suit for libel
against DR.. james L. Reeves. OF this
city, returned n vcrdictthis afternoon in
lavor OF DR.. Reeves, generating him
from the charge OF criminal libel.
DR.. Amick sued for $4,000 damages
against DR.. Reeves. the action being
based on n communication furnished TO
the press by DR.. Reeves in which the
efficacy OF tho medicine was doubted.
The article was set up in the Press
office and 4 proof sheet taken Of 1t, but
it never appeared in print.
The jury was not very long in return
ing n verdict in favor OF DR.. Reeves. Ar
Cumcnts n the case were not closed
until O'Clock.
A very peculiar incident in conncc.
ton with the case mentioned above is
that S. q. Seay, the business manager OF
tho Amick Consum ption Cure Com.
pany, who had charge OF the advertis-
ing, and who at one time vas in Cha,ta.
nooga, died one day the first part OF this
week in New Mexico OF consumption.
lie vas n sufferer OF consumption, ami
claimed that he was cured b. the Amick
treatment.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-04-13

Luke Short war In Dodge In 49,, whom
both Mastorson aud Van Meter wore
run out OF town. Tho circumstances
wero about rs iollowa: Tho mayor,
Webster. was running q gambling don,
80 was Mast0rsOn, who waH associated
with Luke Short; their placos u~dioinod
each Other. Trade was dull, 90 Wob.
atcr wont to Kansas City aud brought
back Il concert company, madO up OF
"tin.horn' players. Tho result was that
tho town packed tho Webster place,
while Mnstoraon and Shorts place was
deserted. Short ut onco wont to st.
Louis and brought back u company OF
T%hOspinns TINT throw tho other into tho
shade. Thon Wobstor's wa, tho desert,
aud Shorts and Mastorson's tho onsts
that attracted tho pooplo OF tho commn.
nifty. Tho mayor tl,on took an unfair
advantage OF his business competitors.
lilo ordered all concert halls closed, but
did not close his own. Ills competitors
stood this u day or two, aud then opcn-
cd up again.
Tho controversy was tho talk OF tho
town aud tho newspapers TOOK sldos,
Van Meters paper siding with Master
sou and Short. Ono morning Nnr
Motor was called upon by eight nd.
horents OF tho mayor who invited him
down to tho "calabo ose," or town lock.
up, on tho excuse that ho was wanted.
| Whom no got there ho was uECcromoni-
ously thrown in and found Mastcrson,
Short aud tho others Of tho party that
wns opposing tho mayor. for company.
In 4 iow hours thcy wcrc released aud
given m hour 10 got out OF town. They
got out, but soou returned. They went
to Topeka, aud laid the outrage
before tho governor who offered to call
out tho militia to protect thom in thor
rights. Short and MnatoraOn laughed
at this suggestion and recommended
instead that thcv DO allowed to dcputizo
cowboys for service. This was done
and tho gang that went back to Dodge
was the toughe4. combination over seen
west OF the Mississippi. Whom they
arrived ut Dodgn thHy found every
store closed and tho town well nigh do.
serted. Webster resigned, n special
election was held aud the Ma1tOrson.
Short candidate was elected.
Dodge City has II peculiar institution
founded by Mastcrsou. 1t is "liooi
Ill.," n cemetery situated on tho only
hill about tho place. Hero every mar
who dies in his boots is buried, anc
those who die u natural death are in
TERED in the city cemetery. When
Van Meter left the place the number o
bodies in BOOT Hill" far outnumberet
those in tho other place. Such is life
aud deuth-in tho great west.