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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19
WHERE'S THE WILL
Another Question That Puzzles
Mrs. Thornton's Heirs.
PETER CuRNYE NAMED EXECUTOR.

That Gentleman says 1t Must Have Been
Lost, And He 10 Unable to Give Any
Trace of the Money Realized From the
Property Sale
Another mysterious circumstances
about the affairs Of Mrs. Hannah
Thornton is the inability of anyone
to produce q will, which it is claimed
was made q short time before her
demise, in which Peter Curpyn was
named as executor.
Mr.. Curnyn claims that he was
named as executor and that pro-
vision of the will was that he have
all OF Mrs. Thornton's personal prop
erty as reward for the service he
had been to her during her declining
years. 1t is insisted that the
| will was made and Mr.. Curnyn be-
lieves that it has been lost. 1t ap-
pears that Mrs. Thornton had a
mania for will-making. having made
three in the past several years. One
drawn four years ago is now in the
county court and unless the one
which it is claimed was made several
months since is not produced. it will
in all probability be accepted. In
this one the late Charles Arnold is
named as executor and the document
is the same as the missing one, ex-
cepting as to the disposition of Mrs.
Thornton's personal effects and few
minor requests.
Thinks the Money Planted.
No trace of the $4,000, which, it is
represented, was paid Mrs. Thornton
for her property, has yet been found.
The theory of MIR. Curnyn, who pur-
chased the property, is that the
money has been mislaid or planted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19

to cleanse the system in a gentle and
truly beneficial manner. When the
springtime comes, use the true and
perfect remedy. Syrup of Figs. One
bottle Will answer for all the family
and costs only so cents; the large
size 81 Buy the genuine. Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup
company only, and for sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19
A great many people are influenced

A great many people are influenced
by what others do, and that is one of
the reasons why SO many take Sim
mons Liver Regulator. Il was suf-
fering greatly from chills and fever
and the more quinine i took the
worse felt. was told of Simmons
Liver Regulator by a friend in Arkan-
sas. and 1 didn't need to take much
of it before l was entirely relieved. ="
Byron Bradley. Tallahassee, Fla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19

The bill authorizing the Rock Isl
and, Muscatine & Southwestern rail-
way to put combination bridge
across Rock river and the Hennepin
canal which recently passed the
house of representatives. passed the
senate yesterday. Thus will the
connecting link with the lower end
of Rock Island county be formed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19
.rhat Tired Feeling

overcomes Us when inferior prepare
lions are recommended by unserupu-
lous dealers rs ..just as good as Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup
when we know the unequalled merits
OF this great medicine. For sale at
NJ. +. Bshnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19

The real estate tax books will be
closed March q, and taxes must be
paid before that date at the county
treasurer's Office. My Office hours
are from 8 a. In. to 6 p. m. and until
S p. m Saturday.
WILLIAM BAKER, Tax Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19
The Weather.

Generally fair weather tonight
and Friday; colder tonight and con-
tinued cold Friday; northerIy winds
shifting to westerly. Today's tenn
perature 80.
F. j. WALL. Observer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-03-19
THIS Is THE TIME
For the Democrats to Win on
the City Ticket.
HARMONIOUS ACTION WILL DO IT.

Candidates Talked of in tho Different
Wards-Repubiicans Sick of the Collins
Rule POlicy-strong Aldermanic ,Nomi.
nations Synonymous With Success.
The prospects for democratic sue
cess at a city election in Rock Island
were never brighter than this year.
With due wisdom exercised in the
caucus nominations tomorrow night
and with proper delegates selected to
the city-township convention, the
party will place in the field ticket
which will win all over the city.
Notwithstanding the Unions boast OF
the jubilant and excessively affec-
tionate state of mind of the repu Bill
cans this year. it is just possible that
there are outside of those who are
elicitating themselves that they are
running everything, few who would
like to say something. They may be
left out in the cold by reason of the
primary election tactics which have
been applied to this election and
which subject every mans purpose
and privilege to the scrutiny of self
constituted judges who re to pass
upon the good faith of everyone par
ticipating in caucus. but there is q
day coming at the polls when non.
partisan, unbiased judges selected BY
the people are to accept the ballot
offered without impudent inquiry a:
to the politics or motive of the voter.
Sick NJ Col,,n., PM.
Aside from the fact that Boss Steve
Collins is the author of this obiec.
tionable course of procedure. the
rank and file of the party, especially
the laboring element, are sick of bein 9
ruled by pronounced enemy to the
highest principles of labor. and who
is now seeking little more vindica.
ton in order to give him a tighter
grip on his court house situation.
With the intensity of the feeling Of
the opposition to Collins prevailing
and with his constant purpose to ar
bitrarily rule the roost shown. the
democrats should feel this year that
they have a better chance to win than
for many years, and with the party's
preferences untrammeled at the pri-
maries and good city ticket named
victory will follow April z.
AldermanIc Timber.
The democrats are favored with
admirable aldermanic timber. In
the First ward, NJ. Buncher, w. A.
Aster, NJ. Weinburger, Charles Rit-
zie and Charles Strupp are talked of.
In the Second. Frank Eckard, ex-
Aid. Joseph Geiger and ex-Ald.
William Roth are mentioned. In the
Third, eX-Ald. Il. Winter and ex-Ald.
ID. w. Corken are chiefly spoken of.
In the Fourth Aid. V. Dau Der will
be renominated by reclamation. In
the Fifth ex-Ald. X. Kuschmann is
apt to be the nominee. In the Sixth
Thomas Donahue is fayorite. In
the Seventh William Kerr and &. A.
Schumacher are being discussed.
On the township ticket George
Foster is frequently mentioned for
assessor. as are Peter Schlemmer
and j. +. Reidy. while for collector
II. l.. Wheelan and b ii. Kim ball
are frequently spoken Of.
For supervisors j. Rosenfield, c.
j. Long and NJ. w. Battles have
been suggested as No. l candidates.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-01-25
GEN. EWING IS DEAD.
Injuries Received in a Cable Car
Accident Prove Fatal to the
Noted Politician.

New York Jan. 21.-Gen. Thomas
Ewing. ex-mcmher Of Congress from
Ohio is dead His death was the result
of injuries received accidentally y,strr-
day. He had left his home intending to
20 down town by the elevated road. As
he reached Third avenue cah!" car
passed and h" stepped directly h.hiad 1t,
not noticing that one from the npnD>Ilr
dreo tion was right upon him. Tho cor
ner Of the car struck him and threw lin
back several Yards. Tie landed on i.>
head and was severely injured.
Gen. Ewing. who WAS a member Of
the law firm Of Ewing. Whitman x
Ewing of this city. was born IN Ian
caster. O.. in 1S29. He was admitted
To the bar in Cincinnati in 1856 AMI
went to Kansas during the free soil
struggles. When the state of Kansas
was admitted to the Union he was ar-
pointed chief justice. but resigned 10
enter the Union army in the Civil war
as colonel of the Eleventh regiment OF
Kansas. He rose To the rank Of lri@a-
di"rgcncral and afterwards WAS irtl
ctCd major general and had couIma"&
of the Department oi Missouri. i!
went ~ Washington in 1866 aS ID, as
sistant of cN-Srcretary of the Interior
Browning He went back TO 0hl" IN
1870 and entered politics II" VAS 4
member of Congress from 1871 ," 1881
and in 1879 ram for governor ga thu
Democratic ticket hut was defeated. In
1SSf hc came to New ! ort 20 practice
law. For many years hr MAS rr '~;deHr
of the ohio society here. H.. was at
on" time counsel 10 the building ppari-
mcnt. which position he resigned 81.
January ! last cen. Ewing has fjvr
children. all grown up. Mrs. Ewing is
still living
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-01-25
GRIGGS IS NOW GOVERNOR.
Great Sell of The >th.e Of New Jersey
Termed over TO Him.

Trenton. y ~ Jan. Il. TN" l"an-n-
ration ~ John W. Gr,c-~ "> I"rrrn.r "l
Nv Jersey took Iria,o ~ tn" tayI"T
Ourra house ~ noon TODAY 'n the pres
LEGISLATURE auI large r"nr"ur>o. 81
nr9Ilc. I'M. oath 10 office was aiwin,,~-
iorrd hy CaicG Iu>ti.r Boa~!y. III"
rraar srql of The state was formally
handed over to Goy. Ciri@Ss by the retT-
inc governor. after which GOV GTIIS =
delivered his inau@uraL Il b>>r"%r
economy il the admin ,'r5'I"h q q.
states affairs and urged those uoW. IN
power 20 avoid the mistakes Of their
predecessors. There vaS a" rvlrrrnt''
10 national is~rES.
At thc conclusion at The ceremonies
C;uy. Gri@g~. rN-t;"y. Nrri~ and i.''
state. officers and members "t the Legs
laturc went II the reviewing stand. rom
wi:irh they reviewed ;Ha inaugural pa
"A.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-01-25
FIELD WILL RESIGN,
supreme Court Justice will Make
Room for Younger
Man.

Chicago, H., Jan. 21-A Daily News
special from Washington says: "A>soci-
ate Justice Field has yielded to the long
standing desire of President Cleveland
and agreed to retire.
lie will 90 upon the retired list AT
the close Of this term Of the Suproma
court. if be keeps the promise he maJe
TWygirn1iE W!i. t. the PRESIDENT and Senator
Inc senator is authority for the above
statement and for the information thar
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-01-25
r,NouerateS ISeI1n.

New York. Jan. 2o.-The Herald this
morning publishes what II claims J. til,
testimony taken before the commIJtat
investigating the charges made by IugI
Duuraven against members of the New
Nark Yacht club The Herald claims
that the evidence indicates Mr.. Iseiir
and all connected with the Defender
from the charges.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-01-25

puluth. Mimi. Jan. 21.--ISpeciai; -
Wiuripr- grain firm which id> iaI-e
amount of wheat IN bona h'l'' -
WISCONSIN Central
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-01-25

Grafton. Wis. Jan. 21-T Special =
John Lcarv was badly injured IN -
runaway accident yesterday. HIS le-
vas broken and LIZ sustained severe IL.
teraal injuries,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-01-25
CONGRESS-.
senate

senator Mills speech on finance. with
at,II vII"s1t @ ulrgct criticisms Of the President
ana secretary Of the treasury was tht.
1I On the 10Th. There was added interest in
M IN SLttoh from The fact that Mr. Mills has
~. prominent IN the Senate a a champion
o. lAf presidential policy His criticisms
aIit temperate and dignited. the senator
5iELJRS expression TO his high personal re
cara Tor tn" executive although differing
WIN him radically on tile question of imam
cial policy. Mr. PETER followed with i
sprech a-ainS! bonds and in favor of silver
G0ihaGe During the day Mr.. Pugh Dem
-iiap gaze notice tuat on the 10Th he would
press - vote without debate a resolution
mat all government obligations should be
IaiI IH either silver or gold.
me CONSIDERATION Of the silver bond bill
proceeded in the Senate on the 10th. with
UT: ieher continuing his speech Of the day
h'lHfr- As yet 10 suggestion has been
made as to bringim" the measure to vote
"ItlSh Questions received considerable at
- arhii"A " Il!l@ IN" DAY. Mt. Hale spoke for
an hour in favor Of Pacific cable connect
ing the United states ana Hawaii. The
senator expressed the opinion that the an
Ee\ailon Of the Hawaiian islands to tho
mtea states was certain TO be Accomplished
az ~ early day The cuban question was
hfLt!E discussed in connection with Mr.
'atiS resolution calling on the state de-
lafimnal Tor Information "n he status Of
'"r Jlfl~Il :. Tho Monroe doctrine also re-
>oN"I * 3D. declaring the Limitations. OF
,h' e"1riuo AND stating that rrr~idcnf
'..Er.HIa. attitude WIS m extension of
ltt d9 lriu" h"gnHl H. original scope
I"'".itinE WAS adopt j requesting the STATE
g, ,t3Iiu"Hi for further information on Turk
. .~l-ArttItiIH affairs.
t"o "rrr~us pua-r~ # the Mouroo doc
,iinS we're rfr~.nt iu the Senate on the
-Nlh pnN it"u the committee ON foreign
ir''l t'.[. 'ii\"tiH@ I" strong rvahrmation
"i tn. d"trjnr. "HI smother FROM Air So
M"i y. -. urging ihal lh" doctrine had
l''ii. Carried So far hry"Ud il ~,opo a. tC
threaten IHugarnU~ cnri~,,.I"uroS Mr
Davis tNll"D presented lh" committee re
port as ~p9u ~ th, routine proccc,liugS
t.-T. a % No,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-01-25
corrnnn i'rr.atcs at Havana

rT,vap, Ian. .1.-The German school
.,irstes Stosch and Stein have arrived
here.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-04-09
WATCHING THE STEEL MEN.
Their Proposed Organization is Expected to
Help Business

r.. q. Dun h Co.. say: The regular quart
erly statement OF failures show 1901. with
liabilities OF 57.i25, 1876. against $500 last
year. with liabilities Of Sl7. .siS,GS3
Az consumers make spring purchases they
must lessen stock and compel less buying.
The stocks taken In advance of consumers
demands last summer have been distributed
far more slowly than was expected but
months OF waiting has helped to lessen the
load which, it is hoped, spring buying will
clear away.
Apprehensions of foreign or financial diff
flcultics have hindered. but are now scarcely
felt. Gold exports are rumored. but at this
season are so far natural that they have no
such power TO cause alarm n they had in
winter. The gigantic steel combination Is
expected 90 have a great influence In sustain
ing markets and stimulating confidence, and
though such operations often miss the sue
cess they seek. they rarely fail 10 kindlc
Speculative buying for time. The sudden
advance of s2 a ton in bilets a week ago has
raised Bessemer pig II Mt Pttsburg and the
demand for structural forms increases the
expectations that prices will advance. Nail
associations have given notice Of another
advance Of 10 cents at the end Of this month.
Bars have been greatly demoral2ed but
some makers now hope TO re-establish the
combination, IA steel bars will become dear
or. The steel concerns propose 60 restrict
production by allotment. those producing
more than their share s2 per ton 90 those
who produce less.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-04-09
FIVE MEN KILLED.
BY the Explosion of the Boilers Of an Oil
Mill,

At Grccnvlle, Miss. the two massive
boilers of the Planters oil mill exploded
wrecking the mil property and causing the
death nf i've men. as follows: Henry Will
ans and Oliver Humphreys. colorcd fire.
men; lson Freeman, colorcd labOrcr; Horace
Wilkinson. colorcd carpenter and Ed. Stra-
sack. white carpenter.
The injured are: Frank Wolfendcn. chief
engineer: Columbus Washington, colored;
Tom Brown. colorcd; W. T. i. Freeman,
colorcd; Alex Hughes and freeman Pcndlc-
ton.
The cause Of the explosion Is stated TO be
a dry boiler This version of IL il not how
ever, definite, as all connected with the on
gin" and boiler room were killed except the
chigl cpginccr, and ht il too badly injured to
MAKE any statement. After the wreck of the
plant 10y the explosion, fire seized the ruins,
but this was suppressed hy the fire depart
mcnt. not however. until the bodies OF the
killed had been badly charrcd. The loss will
reach s3O. 600 insured in the Hartford Steam
Boiler Insurance Company.
About a year ago the plant Of the oil mill
was destroyed by fire. cntailing loss of
something like =l50.000 and had been built
on such scale as To make II one Of the most
extensive and complet" In the South.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-04-09
CARLISLE DECLARES HIMSE LF.
The Kentucky Statesman Declines the
Presidential Nomination.

Secretary Carlisle has written the follow
ng letter ON the subject OF his candidacy for
the Presidency at the Chicago convention
addressed TO Charles H. Long, Chairman Of
the Democratic State Central Committee OF
Kentucky:
My Dear Sir-Your favor OF March 30, in
which YOU say. In substance, that many Of
my friends in Kentucky and elsewhere de-
sire me 20 become a candidate before the ap-
preaching National Democratic Convention
tor the nomination for the Presidency, and
requesting me TO give "some authoritative
or definite expression upon the subject, was
duly received and has been maturely con-
silcrod.
Many communications upon the same sub
jcct and of similar import have been re-
ceiVcl from friends In different parts OF the
country. aud while very grateful for these
numerous expressions of confidence and
esteem upon the part Of my Democratic fell
low citizens, have not been able TO reach
the conclusion that the existing conditions
require nc TO comply with theit requests by
authorizing them to announce ms as can
didate for the Presidential nomination.
While feel "A profound interest In the well
fare Of my party am much more concerned
about its declaration Of principles than in
its selection of candidates, because in my
opinion, lis failure or success at the election,
as well IL its capacity for useful service in
the country in the future, depends upon the
position il takes or Omits TO take upon the
public questions now engaging the attention
OF the people, and especially the questions
affecting the monetary system OF the country
and the character and amount of taxation TO
bc imposed upon our citizens.
Its position upon these and other subjects
having been agreed upon and clearly and
distinctly announced, the convention ought
TO have no dilficuty in selecting an accept.
able candidate who will fairly represent its
views, and IN order that its deliberations may
be embarrassed IL little H. possible by the
contentious of rival aspirants and their
friends | think my duty 10 the party will be
best performed by declining to participate in
n contest for the nomination.
The obligations assumed when ! accepted
my present official position require me 10
devote my entire time and attention to the
public interest committed 10 my charge, and
| | shall continue 10 dlscharo the duties im-
| posed upon me 10 the best of my ability and
| In such mdnncr as WILL in my Judgment,
| most certainly promote the true interests OF
the country: and IL. in the opinion Of my fell
| low Democrats in Kentucky, my services en-
| title me to their commcndation and approval
| would regard their endorsement ofmy pub
! lie course as an ample reward for the little
| have been able To accomplish In behalf oi
| able administration and sound financial
] pOlicy.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-04-09
A HORRIBLE BUTCHERY.
Gov. Robinson Cables an Account of the
Fight at Inyati

Sir Hercules Robinson, governor Of Cape
Colony, has cahlcd 10 the British govern
ment the details Of the massacre of white
men ~ Inyati in Matabcl"land, including
Messrs Cass, Handy and Burford, which
was exclusively reported to the Associated
Press on Tuesday.
Assistant Commissioner Graham was mur-
dcrcd 10y the MatabclcS at lnydti on March
~ 4 general attack upon the whites fol-
lowed and they were entirely outnumhcrcd
and almost overwhelmed. being unable to
make any effective stand against the rush 81
the native warriors They managed To get
hold of "a wagon, and with this they effected
"a retreat Of three miles. Their flight was
perceived and they were closely followed the
whole three miles.
Some 300 Mutahclcs then surrounded the
wagon and put "A stop 60 it, progress, and
III" hard pressed whites were brought 20
their last stand with nothing left them hut to
sell their lives rs dearly ~ they could. They
kept ON their foes ~ long as possible with
their lirrarnc-, aud when ia" blacks closed
upon them fierce and desperate hand-to-
hand conflict ended IL. OycrbOrne by superb
Or numhcrI six of the whites were killed.
Donovan, the only survivor Of the massacre,
managed 10 escape 10y hiding In the long
gras, and creeping away undiscovered.
Donovan estimates that fully fifty OF the
Matahcle- were killed before the party of
white men was oyrrpOwercd.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-04-09
THE INTERSTATE COMMEEDt
LONG AND SHORT
The Supreme Court Decides
Railroads.
sainst the

An opinion was rendered by Ie Supreme
Court Monday in the case know ,as the dong
and short haul" case. involving ne validity
Of the provision OF the Inter-Std Commerce
act, prohibiting higher charge or short
haul than long haul, appeal, from the
decision of the Circuit Court of Nppeals for
the Fifth circuit. The appeal VI taken by
the railroads.
Its title was the Inter-Stat4 Commerce
Commission W. the Cincinnati. Nsw Orleans
4 Texas Pacific Railroad CCnpany, the
Western and Atlantic Rai,rofl, and the
Georgia railroad. The decision " the court
below was affirmed in the main, be opinion
holding that In cases of shipment from one
state 10 another on through bill OF lading
railroad companies could not cN9mpt parties
and give them special rates. Justice Shirns
delivered the opinion.
The dispute concerning this n after Is one
that has been continually arising In various
parts 81 the country. and II has been OF great
public Importance, a. well to the interests
Of commerce rs TO our railroads In every
part OF the country, that the question be put
NJ rest. There was also drawn In question
in the case the very important one OF the
power Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission 10 fix maximum rates IL cases prop
erly brought before IL. a. distinguished from
mere decision that particular rate is eN-
cessiyc.
The three railroad companies are the con-
Meeting lines running from Cincinnati To
Augusta. Ga. This litigation began through
the complaint Of "a seller OF buggies at Gin
cinnnti to the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, TINT the rates to Augusta. at the
end of the Georgia Hailroad, and Co Social
Circle. which was point on the Georgia
Railroad. 80 miles below Atlanta. were such
as to unfairly discriminate against Social
circle
The Texas Pacific and the Atlantic and
Western railroads claimed I'm their answer
that the rate 20 Social Circle could only bc
mad" by the consent Of the Georgia road on
/ which II is located. The Georgia company
admitted that the rates TO Social Circle were
the rate 90 Atlanta Plus the rate from Allan
"a g. Social Circle. and contendcd that they
were not unreasonable, the rate To Atlanta
being less than IL should be because of the
competition with lines from that city to Bal
timOrr.