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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

II you could select the pure gold
from the dross, the wheat from the
chaff. the good from the bad, You
would never make the mistake of tax.
ing any other remedy than Foley's
Sarsaparilla for blood disorders.
Trial size, 80 cents. For sale at M.
+. Bahnscn's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

Herman Detjens is the democratic
candidate for township collector. He
is one of the bright young men of the
city, is ambitious, deserving, with
the interest of the city at heart and
will discharge the duties of the Office
in manner gratifying to all. Det-
jens will be our next collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03
HERE is the way the Quincy Hel

HERE IS the way The Quincy Her
aid puts 1t: "Culby NJ. Shellgame
was duly and properly buried in the
convention in his own district, &C.
cording to the plans heretofore ar.
ragged for the funeral. The ccnven.
tion passed iron clad resolutions in.
structing for Mckinley. 1t only
needed this to show this fossilized
hanger-on that the people are heart.
lily tired OF him. but the presumption
Of this old man will never end"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03
LEGAL.
Adm nistrator's Notice.

The undersigned having been appointed adam
the county Of Rock Island, st.is Of Illinois, de
ceased. hereby gives notice that he VIII appear
before the county court Of Rock Island coun-
ty, at the office Of the clerk of said court, II
the city OF Rock Islhhd, At the May tenn ON the
fret Monday in May, next, At which TIME
al persons having claims against sad %
purpose Of having the eame adjusted.
All persons indebted TO said estate are request
ed 70 make immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated this goth day Of February. A. D. 1876.
HENRY wIRIG, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03
LEGAL.
Publication Notice.
STATE or ILLINOIS, L.
Rock ISLAND COUNTY re-.

Publication Notice.
STATE or ILLINOIS, L.
Rock ISLAND COUNTY. 70.
County court of Rock Island county, to the May
tenn. A. ~. 1896.
Charles Schneider administrator Of the estate Of
Olaf A. Anderson. deceased, VS. Louisa Ander-
son. Oscr Anderson. Charles Anderson, Emil
Anderson, Ioa Schneider. Christina " elch, Neis
j. NesOn ana Juliette Ludington. petition to sell
real estate 10 pa debts.
anidavit Of the non-res idence of Emil Anderson
and Julicttc l.ndington dofend,nts above named,
ravipg been fled in the Office of the clerk Of the
county court OF Rock leland county, notice is
hereby gwen 10 the aid Emil Anderson and Jull-
cite Ludington ihst the said plaintiff, Charles
schrieber, admins traitor 4 the estate Of Olaf 4.
Anderson. deceased. hiss fled his petition in the
sal county court OF Rock Island county for
der II sell the premises belonging to the estate Of
said deceased, or 40 much of it as may be needed
to pay the debts OF taid deceased. aud Cescrib d
as follows, to-wit. Beginning at the northeast
corne. Of he south half ca of the northeast
quarter t4) of section number five 49, in town
snip numher seventeen 40 north. range number
one a. west OF the fourth ith) PRINCIPAL merid-
ian; iheuce s,Uth on section lire fifty (50) fee,
for p starting poibt: thu nee west one hundred
and wentye,gh: G2S) feet thence south fifty (50)
feet: tnence east one hundred and twenty-eight
(i2sy feet; thetce north fifty t50J feet TO the
place Of beginning, reserving strip twenty
eight 2Sl feet wide on the esst side for road !;
all lines TO run parallel with the corresponding
section lines.
Reing the premises known and described "a lot
number two (2l in block number fifteen C5) l.,
OTland' Cbilds addition TO the city Of Moline. as
oeeignated on the recorded plat II said addition
| situate in tae county Of Rock leland snd state of
Illinois, aud that q summons has been Issued out
OF SAID court against you. returnable a. the April
term A. ID 1895, OF said court be holden the 9Th
day OF April, A. u. 1886. at the court house in
| Rock Island, in Rock Island county. lnois.
Now, unless Won, the said Emil Anderson mn 4
Juliette Ludington shall personally be and appear
before the said county court Of Rock Island
county the first day of term thereof. to b. hol-
den at the court house in the city of Rock ISL
and. in said county, on the 4th day Of May,
A. d., 1896. and plead, answer Gemur to toe
| said complainanl's petition filed therein, the same
and the matters and things therein charged and
| stated will be taken as confessed. and y decree
entered against you according to the prayer O.
| eaid bill.
Rock Island. March %. 1896.
HyALNAR KoHLER, Clerk
JACKSON & HURST, Compliments Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03
Publication Notice.

FuOEca1lOQ N OtlCe.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Rock ISLAND COUNTY,
Josie Mcdonald vs. Arthur Mcdonald, in chan
cery.
Affidavit Of non-resiience of Arthur Mcdonald,
the above cefendant. having been filed in the
clerks office of the circuit court of raid unity,
tice il therefore hereby given 10 the sad non resi-
d-nt defendants that the complainant flied her bill
Of complaint in 50 couri, the chaBcery eide
thereof. on the 18th cay of March, 1886,
and that ihereupon a summo1s issued out Of sid
court, wherein said suit is now pending. r.,urn-
able on the first Monday in the month OF
May, the zane being first day of SAID May
term next. as is by Law required. Now,
unless ycu. the said nonresident defen..-
ant above named shall personally be End
appear before said circuit court, on The first day
of the next term thereof, 10 be holden a,
Rock Island IN and for the said coun'y, on the
NTH day in May next, ard plead, answer
or demur TO the SAID complainant'- bill OF
complaint. the same and the matters ard things
therein chargei and stated will be taken con :
fessed. and u decree entered against you accord
ing TO the pray er Of said bill.
GEORGE ". GAMBLE, CLERK.
Rork Island, H., Mar, h, II, 1896.
CD. SEARLE, Compartments solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03
DHRENoLoGICAL SCIENCE OF TIE

METEOROLOGICAL SCIENCE OF THE
l. hand-Mme. Franks. the scientific palmiSt
and thorough graduate in the science of CHR
Omancy. Nine. Franks. although palmist. is
not a fortune teller. She thoroughly under
STANDS the hand the lines with all their twists
and turns. the texture OF the skin and also the
shape and size. which is Il necessity to reveal
the character. the tempe rament and the abili-
ties. therefore she can reveal to those who
cal upon her. from scientific standpoint.
whether they best suited to mental or
manual labor and in what occupation they will
be the most successful also their proper mate
in life. Nine. Franks has p-acticed in both
Europe and America. and is considered a very
successful and interesting lecturer and reader
Of palmiStry. She is assisted by the world /,
renowned palniSt. Prof. Franks from the Isl
and of Cyprus. who viii exhibit to the public
various paintings and sketches of hands of
different people and professions. Public in
vited. Parlors 1910 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

An electric ice-cutting machine is
being used with much success
ut Sunapee. n. II. 1t consists of a
circular saw. which the operator is
able TO raise and lower ut will. The
other day the machine GU. 65 feet of
Ice to depth OF nine inches in IS
seconda
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

Mas. SARAH PLATT. OF Essex.
Conn. is % years old and has been a
persistent smoker for "a years. She
smokes pipe and smokes it regu-
larly after each meal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

MADAM DESARMEACX. THE WORLDS
vi most famous medium Comforts the
SOrrowing. heals the afflicted, settles al do
nestle business and love troubles. Restores
lost affection and causes speedy and happy
marrages-no failure. Hours a. m to D. m
daily and Sundays. Parlors at ISIS Fourth
avenue for 4 short time only. Call at once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

The oldest man in Vermont is
thought to be Moses Pierce. OF Derby
Line. who was born May Is, 1898,
and Is still in excellent health and en-
thusiastic about his future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
sor hes the child, softens the gums,
al.ays all pain. cures wind collie. and
lie the best remedy for diarrhoe:.
Twenty-Five cents q bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

April and 2l and May the Mis-
souri,, Kansas Il Texas Railway COM
pany will sell tickets at very low
rates to points in Missouri, Kansas
and Toxas. For particulars address
II. A. CHERRIER,
SIC Marquette Bldg, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03
Administrators Notice.
Eetete Of Mary ]. Mnllieen. deceaeed.

This undersigned having been appointed admin
istrator of the eeta:e Of Mary j. Mnlhgan,
late OF the county Of Rock Island,
state Of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives motto 6
hat he Will appear before the county cour,
OF Rock Island county, at the Office OF the clerk
OF said court, III the city OF Rock Island, at the
May term, on the irst Monday in May
next, at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and y2qlested to
attend, for the purpose Of having the same sd.
justed.
All persons indebted to ssii estate are re-
quee cd TO make imned ate payment 20 the un
dersiened.
Dated this 18Th day Of February A. D., 1925.
THOMAS MuLLIGAS, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

AMoSG the 1000 persons making
up the population Of Alfred, Maine,
are 2f between the ages Of 50 and 80
years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate Of Thomas 3. ODonnell. Deceased.
Public notice il hereby given that the UNDER
signed. Administrator OF the estste Ct Thumas
b. O'Donneli, has This day fled his fna
report and settlement such IN the county cour
OF Rock leland county. and that an order ha:
been entered by said rourt approving the said re
port. unless objections thereto or cause to the
contrary be SHOWN or or before the 9Th day
of April. A. ID. 1885,. aud upon the final ap
proval OF SAID report, the said adJinistra,or vii
ask for an order of distribution. and will also ash
to be discharged. ALI persons interested are no
tiled 10 attend.
Rock Island, ILL.,, March 10, 1896.
J. r. JOHNSTON,
Administrator Of the estate OF Thomas D. O'Don-
nell, deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

~hsa hAby vas och. ve RAW her c,srrA
VIM he ~as ChIld. sbe cried for CaaoriA.
Wsn ne became Mis-. she chung to CAlsm1A.
Un ~ bad Chilirsa, she gave than Uaslusau
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03
CLAlRVOYANTS.

DROF. II. LAMB. THE WORLD-R ENOWNED
l. clairvoyant and trance medium. is here
for a short time only Lovers united, troubles
healed. causes speedy and happy marriage
with the one of your choice-lfu9 Second ave,
nue.. Hours a. II. to y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

THE ARGUS delivered every oven.
Ing Mt your door at Toe q week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

&10O TO ANY MAN OR WOMAN WE
pIOO cannot teach to draw crayon
portrait by our patent method in three lessons.
We pay our pupils SO To SIS per week to work
for us at home, evenings or spare time. Send
for work and particulars. Hermann g. Sey-
mour, 2l3 South Sixth street, Philadelphia Pa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

Esse on hand @ lote IN South Eock leland On
esey teyce: Just OUTSIDE the city limits, good
wster: low taxes. ard cheap insurance. Ten lets
on Ihirty-eighth st-eet snd Fifteenth sycnpe.
PAINTER Of pisces Of property IN tfs CITY fer
sale and reak.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

/ OST-A MINK BOA. RETURN TO 80
- Nineteenth street and be rewarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

NOR SALE-ON EASY TERMS. TWO ONE
II half-acre lots on Webb street South
Rock Island, by George f. Roth, Masonic Tenn
pie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

HARRY B. IRWIN. DEALER IN NEW AMI
L secondhand goods also goods handled
on commission. Cash paid for all saleab.e fur
niture. Before buying give me u call-l5l
Second avenue, Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

" ANTED-GOOD RELIABLE HELP OF
w all kinds who can furnish references to
use THE ARGUS want column. Calls are re-
celved at this Office daily for douestics. etc.
who can come well recommended. Try this
column for situation and IL you are reliable
you will get one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

WANTED TO LEARN THE
W French Kellogg system at 1911 Second
avenue. The complete system embraces the
model complete instructions in cutting. fitting.
French basting and boning for only $40. Usual
price for system complete. SIS. Mrs. NJ. L.
Lawson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

7 .ETTERS AT THE ARGUS OFFICE FOR
~ 4. H.. +. NJ A. p W. and G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

NOR SALE-A FOUR A Nd a 5ROOM COT
Il tage at the Old fair grounds will be SolI
on easy monthly payments ". c. Maucker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03
MISCELLAN

POARD AND LODGING 1925 PER WEEP
ID at 1918 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-03

kNOR RENT-ON MAY IN EJCHTT-ROOM
- mouse with al modern improvements, hot
water heating. az Seventeenth street. In
CURE of Meyer Rosentield. ISIS Seventhiavenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-09
STATEHOOD SOON
4 Treaty For the Annexation
of Hawaii
Secretary Of State Olney,
TO GO 10 THE SENATE.
The Treaty-It Is Reported Will
BE Made Public
Within a Few Days Hawaii
ans at Washington.
TO GO no THE SENATE.

Chicago. Dec. "a special to the
Times Herald from San Francisco says
Secretary Of State Olney, it is report
ed on excellent information, has under
consideration a treaty of annexation Of
Hawaii to the United States.
A letter just received here via Victor
ia states this news has been received at
the islands and that the treaty viii be
sent to the senate very soon. The in
formation is given out by a government
official in Hawaii whose name is with
held. The official stated positively that
Minister Hatch had sent several letters
from Washington bearing on the sub
ject
This treaty. it is stated. had its origin
in the state department and is now said
to be under discussion by Secretary OIL
ney and Ministers Hatch and Cooper,
representing Hawaii.
Tt is intimated Minister Cooper went
to Washington in connection with the
matter and knows just what Hawaii
wants
In the islands the sentiment is all for
annexation.
President Dole and his advisers are
bound by the constitution to secure an
nexation as soon as practicable and
the senate of the republic is unanimous
on the subject
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-09
GEORGES HATCHET FOUND.
Instrument With Which That Cherry
Tree Was FelIed Believed to Have
Been Discovered

Boston, Dec. George Washington,
first in war. first in peace, and first in
the hearts Of his countrymen. the man
who never told a lie, has been dead
nigh on to a century.
Never until today has it been known
what became Of the Ratchet with which
he ruthlessly hacked the paternal cher
~ tree. The head of that Ratchet has
been found in Boston. The handle is
missing and may have been used for
hrewOod at Valley Forge. A S. Mayo,a
builder with an office a No. 325 Wash
ingtOn street, Boston, was making some
alterations in the place today. The
building is an old brick structure of
aute-revoluuonary date changed over
for business purposes. 1t used to be the
Province House, one of the oldest houses
in Boston. Washington and Lafayette
have both stopped in it.
Behind the wainscoting Mayo discov-
cred d rusted Ratchet head of a shape
that has not been made these hundred
years. On the blade appeared the mi
tials G. w" How the Ratchet got un-
der the boards in room 1 when George
had hired room in the Province House
is a mystery. 1t can only be guessed
that at some time after a big banquet
he got into the wrong apartment or
else that Lafayette played a joke on
him which resulted in his losing sight
of his mascot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-09
VANDERBILT Will SELL.
Mrs Potter Palmer May Purchase the
$2,OOO,OOO Newport Mansion.

New York, Dec. 9.-Marble House, the
81 600, 600 palace at Newport, which VIII
liam K. Vanderbilt built as birthday
gift to his wife, may, it is rumored, be
bought in by Potter Palmer of Chi
cago. When Mrs. Vanderbilt secured
a divorce and married Oliver H p
tain the Newport house, but since then
she has changed her mind and the
place is for sale. The traditions of
Marble House are so closely associated
with the Vanderbilt family, and more
especially with her first husband. that
Mrs. Belmont much as she would like
to keep the big white palace, has con-
Guided to sell.
Mrs. Potter Palmer has been expect
ed to invade Newport society for sew
eral years, and the story goes that her
husband has bid for the old Wander
bilt house, with a fair prospect of
striking a bargain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-09
HOW PRICE GOT DOWN.
A Kansas City Contractor Formerly
Known in Topeka Lands in jail.

"A Kansas City Contractor Formerly
Known in Topeka Lands in jail.
John r. Price Of Kansas City has been
released from the county Jail He was
arrested at the instance of the Hub
Clothing company for buying some
goods and giving a check GA bank in
which he had no monye but there We're
half dozen other similar charges against
him
Price was formerly one of the best
known contractors in the west 1t was
he who furnished most Of the ballast
used on the Santa Fe railroad tracks.
He made a speciality of large contracts
and employed a large mum Der of men
He was wealthy and had everything
that man could desire but reverses
came and he lost all he had Two weeks
ago he came to Topeka TO find work
with the contractors who are supplying
the stone for the new bridge. There
was nothing for him to do and he
bought an overcOat which he very much
needed. He had no money but gave
q check on a Kansas City bank just as
he used to when money was there at
He went to Atchison and secured
some money from Bale Waggener in
checks but made no effort to escape
and went back to Kansas City The
Topeka firm was the first to find him
and he was brought to Topeka to await
trial for obtaining goods on false pre-
lenses.
Some relatives In Maryland heard Of
his predicament and sent him money
with which he paid off all the bogus
checks. de was then released and the
case against him was dismissed.
Before Price left the Jail he wrote
letter to Sheriff kepley commenting
upon the treatment of prisoners and
thanking him for his kindness. Price
says after thanking Sheriff Kepley.
How different it must be for men
who are unfortunate and placed into
the hands of tyrants who themselves
should be behind the bars. They abuse
and drag still lower those unfOrtunates
in their own estimation and in their
desperate despair give UP life as good
citizens and they forever lost to their
families and become confirmed crimi-
nails Oh thank my Savior I fell into
your hands have had food for re-
lection in many ways and I viii leave
you better and wiser man and I viii
strive yet to elevate myself to a posi-
ton Of respect of all citizens
Il approve of your plaza man that
viii not be ashamed to come back the
second time has lost the true principal
Of manhood and cannot be changed. I
have lived my so years over since here.
II can overcome the stigma and
shame from the outside world and
place my family beyond the humilia-
ton of my mistake they should not be
censured but Will be looked upon with
dIstrust If God will protect and help
US 1 will show the world that I viii
outlive this grief. Again thnaking YOU
and your men for your kindness to me.
L am ever truly yours.
JOHN R. PRICE,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-09
GIRL DOES A MANS WORK.
Paints a Big Steel Girder in Chill
ing Wind Before Cheering
Sueetators

Atlantic City, N. j., Dec. 9.-This city
has the only woman painter in the
state Her name is Miss Daisy Heu-
hngs and she is about 20 years of age.
Although not pretty, she isn't bad look
ing She is possessed of about twice
as much determination as the average
of her sex and she demonstrated it
today.
Miss HeuIing's father was awarded
the contract to paint this city's fam
GUS new steel board walk last week,
and Miss Daisy reserved for herself the
honor of painting the first girder. The
girders are massive affairs, about 40
feet in length. and few women would
have liked to tackle such a contract.
Then, too, it was decidedly cold this
morning when the work was begun.
A chilling wind blew in from the open
sea and the only woman painter in the
state had to stop frequently to clap her
hands, so numb did they become But
she persisted and a hundred or more
spectators gathered to see her apply
the paint with a brush about the size
of the article with which whitewash is
usually applied and applauded her
work.
Three hours passed before the last
foot of the girder was coated, and Miss
Heulings was thoroughly chilled when
she stopped work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-09
HE DEALT DEATH.
Fiendish Attempt at Wholesale
Murder in Nebraska.
Rejected Lover Nearly Wipes
Out His SWeetheart's Family.
KILLS HER BROTHER,
Then Dangerously WOundsF Faith
er, Mother and Sister.
Attempts to Kill Two More and
Then Escapes.
KILLS HER BROTHER.

Schuyler. Neb., Dec. 9.-As the result
of a rejected lovers insane attempt to
murder his sweetheart and extermin-
ate her family, Diedrick Closing is
dead, his mother and father, brother
and sister are dangerously wounded by
a terrible clubbing, another sister al
most crazed by being repeatedly fired
upon at close range, and Clause Des-
teseff, the murderer, is being pursued
by a determined posse. The Blessings
are a prominent family-farmers
The murderer is a young man of the
neighbOrhOOd who was infatuated with
Miss Closing. His advances We're re
fused and for months he has been
threatening murder Last night he
visited the Closing house. first filling
a bottle with Strychnine, with which
it is supposed he intended to commit
suicide. AS he walked into the room
he fired at Christina Closing. Chris
tina quickly stopped and the ball
passed over her head. Two more shots
were fired at her, but without effect.
Diedrick Closing, her 21-year-Old bro
Their, sprang at the man and was in
stantly killed.
Christmas cries to her father awak-
ened him from his sleep. but during
this short time DeSterSef had attacked
Mrs. Closing and knocked her to the
floor, having fired at her the remaining
shot in the revolver as she lay there,
but without effect and striking her
Closing, as he came from his bedroom,
was met at the door by the murderer,
who struck him a fearful blow over the
left eye with the butt of the revolver.
Closing carried a shotgun, which he got
to bear upon Desterseff, but the cart
ridge failed to explode.
Destersef seemed not intent upon
making his escape. but was assaulted
by Closing, who tried to brain him with
the shotgun. Desterseff caught the
gun by its barrels and in the struggle
that ensued the lever was unlocked and
the gun came in two, Destersem hold
ing the barrels and Closing the stock,
and the barrels at once began to de-
scend with rapidity and violence upon
the head and shoulders of Closing who
was rendered unconscious. The muir
derer. in passing to the kitchen, where
Bernhard, the younger brother. and a
younger. sister were. assaulted the girl
and beat and bruised her badly with
the shotgun barrels and then started
for Bernhard who passed out of the
room and into the darkness, closely pur-
sued by Desterseff, and sought refuge
in a cornfieId near by. Destersem then
escaped A posse is in pursuit.