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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-17
SHE rs NOT INSANE.
30 Says A Jury About Mrs.
Witt.
HOLDS THATsHB B0NLY EOoENTRI0
Romantic Story OF Her Attempt to Rsaxh
Germany, where n Il Said Aoasy Awaits
Her, without financial ASa, Related BE-
fore the Court.

Her. without financial Az, Related BE-
fore the Court.
A Jury in the county court yester-
day afternoon declared that Mrs.
John c. Witt. 1906 Thirty-first
street, who was arrested Sunday
night after having wandered away
from home, is not insane.
The evidence submitted did not
tend to prove Mrs. Witt . lit subject
for an asylum, although her actions
have been such as to lead her hus-
band 10 believe that she was men.
tally deranged. The jury thought
Mrs. Witt was eccentric, nothing
more.
The jury having the case was COM
posed Of DR.. ]. E. Assay, w. B
Bruner. 4. P. Hampton, F. H. War.
rem. w. L. Nichols and G. w. Bat
ties.
Mrs. Witt, who is 50 years of age,
cannot speak the English language,
and in order that her story might be
heard. Deputy County Clerk John
Rinck acted as interpreter. She said
that her domestic relations were not
the most congenial, intimating that
this was in way responsible for her
desire to leave home at times. In
this connection Mrs. Witt told about
the trip she made about the country
several months ago. her intention
being to go to Germany, where she
SAYS money awaits her.
How She Travelled.
The tactics adopted by Mrs. Witt
in working her way are indeed ro-
mantle, especially when her age is
considered. As said before, she de-
cided to 60 to Germany. She first
paid visit to her stepdaughter Mt
Dixon. Iowa. from whom she OBJ
tanned enough money to pay her fare
to Chicago. From there Mrs. Witt
says che worked her way TO New
York City, walking most Of the dis
lance. She averaged about 10 miles
q day, she says, and so arranged her
route as to reach a town before
nightfall, and whenever she would
miss connections, she would stop
at farm house and ask
for lodging. In the cities, Mrs.
Witt says she would call at the no.
tells and obtain lodging and meals by
washing dishes and doing other
work about the house.
But she says New York was as far
as che could get. Ms. Witt says
that about sixteen years ago while
riding with q young gentleman
friend his horses ran away. She was
thrown out and quite severely in
turned, evidence of which she sti i
carries in lame hip. The
young mans father died recently.
and the man whom she was working
for at the time of the accident has
recovered damages in her behal,
from the estate. This is the money
she started after. But Mrs. Witt
was compelled to retrace her steps.
At the conclusion of the trial yes
terdny afternoon Mrs Witt refused
to return home, but after some per-
suasiOn she consented.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-17

Sealed proposals will be received
at the city clerks Office. Rock Island.
Ill, until Monday, Dec. z, A. ID. 1896,
at o'clock p. m, for furnishing
1000 feet Of hose for the IRE depart.
ment Of said city.
Bidders are required to furnish
samples OF the hose they propose 70
Rock Island. ILL.,. Nov. IS, 1896.
A. d. HUEsrNG. City Clerk.
In hxay4kA g.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-17
Mckinney e BRYAN
Is Thought of No More.

Election thing Of the Politics discussed ITS
and where goods the lowest
people say GROCERY. you
doubt it. note the following:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-17

II you are dead tired" tone up
your system with Dr.. kay's Rsaova-
tor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-17
lsss-roo Year 0uarsnser-looo.

Twill replace free all work that
have done during the past 10 years
that II not satisfactory.
G. n. BADooCK,
l716 Second svonuo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-17

Elegant Plush Cape. Martha Fu
edge. 20-in. long, 1901 sweep
an ext raorninary value e -
worth t6. for vO.6S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-17

Very fnc back and navy Kerscy
Jackets. faced with satin. made in
latest style. special offer q 7e
Worth $3.50. WV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-17

Double Beaver Cape. elaborated
embroidered In jest and brsid'
"a inches long. for a -
Worth %. Tx
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-17

Velvet Waists. made in latest
style. reduced from t5.s3 20 %. IS.
Corduroy Waists s2.ss and es.2s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-17

53c-Childrcn's white silk Hocds.
worth sSc, o.. ti.25 aud clio.
2ec-Ladies' Satin Top Sailors.
worth Soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-17

TRIMMED HATS made expressly
Round Hats. Drcss Shapes repres'
Millinery Ut tiss. tlss, t2.ss. q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-17

Elegant Plush Cape. neatly en-
broidered in Jest. 20-in. long. 100
in. sweep. Thibe: fur edge 4 "a
Worth %. ssO
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11
CAPTURED CUTLERY

Some Sacramento Thieves Caught, But 1any
Are at Liberty
SACRAMENTO, March 10.-This afternoon
two young men were arrested for trying to
dispose of a varied assortment of cutlery.
They gave their names as Richard Leland
and James Monroe. In their possession
were found about one hundred pocket
knives and a number of razors, which are
supposed by the police to be the proceeds
of burglary committed in the country re-
Gently. The men had been in Chinatown
attempting to sell the articles for some
time. When approached by an officer LIE.
land made . show of resistance. He at
tempted to draw a revolver. but was quick
ly disarmed. The young men assert that
they found the cutlery.
Tonight it was learned that the articles
had been stolen by burglars from Ever
sons store at Elk Grove. 1t is believed
that the prisoners are the men who burg
lafized the express office and railroad de.
pot at Elk Grove last night.
This evening a burglar was caught in the
residence of Frank sweeney on Fl street.
message was tolephnned to the police
station and when the officers arrived they
found the burglar hiding behind bureau.
He gave the name of Frank Hart.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11
lnRIe side En.rieS

The following is the list of entries and
weights of the races to be run at Ingle.
side track today, which are posted at the
Los Angeles Turf club, 212 South Spring
street. Commissions received on these
races and full description of the events:
First race, 2-year-olds, selling three and
one.half iurlohgs-Fordon 1O4. Viking 100.
Weiland lU4, sweet Liberty l0l, Brerwood
lOl. inflammation lo4, sevenup lOi. The Kid
ter Modred 1O5, Toro del Sierra llO. Early No
tice 1Ol.
Second race fve-eighths OF = mile, selling
Duchess 50, Roadwarmer 90, Leila c. liz,
Middleton ia. Minnie LIST l12, Fleet ia:
Startling liz. Harry Lewis LA, Claude Hill
90, Hiram Argo ia, Myron lilo. The Judge
III. GondoA IL. Ruinart los. Chinook los,
Can or lO9, George SO.
Third race, handicap. 3-year.olds. seven
eighths OF a mile-Kamsin lis. Sir Vassar
II Sam Lsake los, Fireman IS, Red Pike 80.
Benham 49,
Fourth race. hurdle handicap mile and a
quarter--My Luck 1855, T Lark l5., Silver
ado IRA. Redwill 1872, Arctic 100, Bassanio
1870. Esperance IFS.
Filth race, mile and quarter, selling-Red
Root 1902. Flirtella 100, Gilead lis, Thoruhill
lO5, Vinctor 10. Lovdal 10
Six race, three.q uar ers OF mile, selling,
lightwe lter-service 1873. Sir Reel IS. Uncer-
tainty 49, Wal er 1874, Edg=mont l2l, Sweet
ll9. Draw Scot 1875.
seventh race fve-eighths of mile, selling
Miss Ross 3d. Easel 100, Jack Atk ms 90,
son w, Tim Murphy LA. Mollie los. Mt
Air ,1s. Crawford liza, Last Chance ~. Rob
in HOOD III, Phi ONE ma los, Model los,
Levena liz, Artist III.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11
VENEZUELAN LITERATURE
Increased by the Publication Of an
Official History
The London Chronicle Comments Upon the
British Blue Book. Saying the
Evidence Is Fiimsy

| WASHINGTON, March 1O.--A valuable
addition to the literature on the subject of
the Venezuelan boundary was made pub
| lie here today through the issuance of All
official history of the discussion between
Venezuela and Great Britain on the Guiana
| boundaries. This is a part of the case
prepared by the Venezuelan legation for
presentation to the United States commits
sion which is at present dealing with the
vexed boundary dispute. 1t makes 49,
pages of closely printed matter, the vol
ume being almost as large as that
just issued by the British foreign
Office in explanation of the Brit
ish side. As its caption in
dictates, this volume is strictly historical
and in no place does it exhibit line of
argument outside of the diplomatic notes
exchanged in the past. ChrOnologically
the volume covers notes and correspond
ence as far back as 1922. and the history
is brought down to include the celebrated
O!ney mole of last July, the two responses
of Lord Salisbury, the message or Mr..
Cleveland on the question of The subject of
Venezuela and the joint resolution passed
by congress authorizing the appointment
Of the American commission 10 define
the true boundary line. Thus the volume
makes a most complete and compendious
history of the entire case from Venezue.
Ian standpoint. From a careful pc ru sal of
the volume it cannot be noted that any
new matter has been brought to light and
in fact, this volume taken in connection
with the British blue book on the same
subject just issued, may be regarded as
making up and setting out all substantial
elements and facts upon which our COM
mission will be obliged to rely in arriving
at a conclusion as to the boundary line.
One feature of the past correspondence,
which If not new, has been brought
to the attention of the public in
detail recently, 10 the fact that in 1894 an
earnest effort was made by the pope, at
the instance of the president of Venezuela,
to compromise the differences between
Venezuela and Great Britain. The details
of the failure of the project being recited
10 the Venezuelan government by word of
mouth of the papal leg ate, are not set out
in correspondence, but it Is evident from
the book that the refusal of the British
government TO entertain such overtures
was firm and final.
The frat article in the volume is devoted
to the celebrated Schomberg line.
NOT GOOD EVIDENCE
LONDON, March 1.-the Chronicle this
morning calls attention to what it alleges
to be garbled and perverted summary of
Spanish archives Of 1910, published OH
page $50 of the Venezuelan blue book. The
Chronicle adds:
ut will thus be seen how flimsy is the
English case that the Dutch handed us the
coast from the Pomaron to the Orinoco by
the treaty of Munster. The evidence Pro-
duced would not be considered for mo-
ment in court of law"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11
The Pacific Cable

OTTAWA, Ont, March 1O.-The Canadian
government has been officially advised
that the colonial conference on the Pacific
cable scheme will meet in London about
April IA. Sir Mackenzie Bowel and
Sandford Fleming will likely be the Cana.
dian delegates. The claims of Australia
and New Zealand for the landing
place of the cable are met by q
proposal to bifurcate the line from
Norfolk island, one branch running direct
to Brisbane and the other to some point on
the north part of New Zealand. The
scheme will save 1000 miles of cable.
South Australia, which feared the con.
struction OF the cable because it might in.
jure its land line, will be conciliated by
the offer OF compensation to maintain
revenue from the transcontinental level of
the past five years.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11
A Terrible Tragedy

SAN JOSE, March 1O.-A terrible trag.
edy occurred this evening at j. M. Dona-
hue's Laurelwood farm near Agnews Asy.
lum, by which one Chnaman was instantly
killed and another MORALLY wounded.
The murderer, Wong Mai Chez, gave hun.
self up, alleging that the men he killed
had attempted to commit heinous crime
on him. Both we're sitting on their hunks
when the fatal shots were fred. Yung
Wan shot through the left breast and left
hand. Geo Tong Wo is still alive but will
die. He was shot in the back and in the
right arm. From the facts gathered by
the sheriff the affair is considered cold.
blooded crime.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11
Burned to Death

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1O.-Mrs. Ella
Townsend, % years old, the wife of G..
Frank Townsend, who keeps tamale shop
on Mission street, was fatally burned this
afternoon. Her clothing caught fire from
an open stove and she died at 8 o'clock to-
night. Mrs. Townsend, while filling the
oil lamps used by them, spilled some of
me be oil dress anS then
to the kitchen. While busying her.
self about the large open front
stove, flame spurted out, caught her oil
saturated dress, and in an instant she was a
mass of fire. She screamed for assistance,
but none came. Passers by, attracted by
the pee llar odor, hurried into the house,
but, instead of trying to put out the fire,
ran out again and to the receiving hospital
to report the case. The hospital ambu-
lance was sent out, but Mrs. Townsend
had already sustained fatal injuries,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11

SANTA CRUZ, March lO.-There was a
shooting ARRAY in Watsonville, in the rear
of Jennie Watson's house of ill-fame, this
afternoon, which resulted in the death OF
of j. Hubert and the wounding of William
Conroy. The affair grew out of jealousy.
Hubert was the foreman of King ranch, at
King City, and came to Watsonville a
month ago. He fell in love with Jennie
Watson. who prior to that time had been
living with Conroy, who is a horseshoer
The woman became infatuated with Con.
roy, which angered Hubert so that when he
saw Conroy in the woman's house today he
shot him in the right thigh. Hubert then
placed his pistol to his temple and fired a
bullet into his brain. he died almost in
stantiy. Conroy's wound is not serious.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11
IN THE WORLD Of SPORT
A Big Crowd Enjoys a Per-
feet Day
THE RACES AT INGLESIDE
CandeIaria Proves Himself 10 Be a
Promising Colt
to See Worlds Records Broken.
The Winners

Associated Press Special Wire.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 1O.-Race goers
had another perfect day for racing and
there was quite a crowd present. Candle
laria proved himself quite colt by win
ming the two.year-old race. He got of
badly and had big gap to make up but
he finished as if he is far above the average
colt. He was the only favorite to win.
Four Observation-Disclosures won, Lady
Laurelwood second, Investigator III. third ;
time 0:49-
Seven furlongs-Afilatus won, Treachery
second, l'oubtful third; time :29s4.
One mile, handicapped Kearney won,
Wyoming second, Logan third; time
1:42M.
One mile-Babe Murphy won, Thornhill
second, Kowalsky third; time :42%.
Six furlongs-Midlo won, Mobalasca
second, San Marco third; time 1:l5H.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11

FRESNO, March 1O.-At n meeting of the
chamber of commerce tonight II was de-
cided to appoint committee to formulate
a plan for the organization of the raisin
producers and packers in order to place
the selling of the crop under one manage
ment. The committee will be given two
weeks time in which to make their report
A request from the New York chamber of
commerce that the Fresno organization in
dorse gold recommendation as financial
policy was referred to the executive COM
mittee. The desired action will not be
taken,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11

Indulge in procrastnation and in time
you will come to this, that because thing
ought to be done, therefore you can't do it.
&C. Buxton.
1t is not error that opposes so much ths
progress of truth; it is Incidence, obsti.
macy, the spirit of routine, every thing that
favors inaction. -Turgot.
The juggle of sophistry, consists for the
most part, in using word in one sense in
the premises and in another sense in the
conclusion.-Coieridge.
l have never met any one by whose side
l have felt my invisible goodness aroused
without his becoming at the same instant
better than myself Maerterlinck.
With many readers, brilliancy of style
passes for atfluence of thought; they mis-
take buttercups in the grass for imrneasur.
able gold mines under ground.-L ongfel-
low.
1t is my opinion that mans soul may
be buried and perish under a dung heap,
or in furrow of the field, just as we'll as
under pile of money.-Hawthorne.
The more sympathies we gain or awaken
for what is beautiful, by SO much deeper
will be our sympathy for that which is
most beautiful, the human soul Lowell.
The child taught to believe any occur
renee n good or evil omen, or any day Of
the week lucky, hath wide inroad made
upon the soundness of his understanding.
Watts.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11
AT THE HOTELS

S. Il. Waller and Z. S. Fancher OF Per-
ris are at the United States.
4. st. Julian Cox, the well-known coun-
selloraI-law, is at the United States.
b. L. Carter of Oshkosh and Henry w.
Carter of Ferris are at the United States.
J. +. Hart of Racine, Wis, is at the
Natick.
J. II. Lem OF Kankakee, ILL.,, is at the
Natick.
Fred P. HoT and family of Freeport,
Me-, are at the Natick
Joseph Brown and Clifford p. Hastings
are at the Natick.
Bernard f. Blank and J. Marx of New
York are at the Nadeau.
A. Roos. Phil Joseph and ". S. Miller
are at the Nadeau.
II. M. Hughes and wife of Eagle Grove,
Ia, are at the Nadeau.
w. w. Reed of New York is at the Ma
deau.
E. w, Potter of New York is at the Hol.
lenbeck.
J. II. Dickey of Chicago is at the Hollen-
beck.
d. 3. Crane and wife of Chicago are at
the Hollenbeck.
+. A. Wheeler and wife of Sharon. Pa.
are at the Hollenbeck.
j. G. Newmiller and wife of Chcag, are
at the Hollenbeck.
Mrs. G. Cocolett of Quebec, Canada, with
M. G. Davie, are at the Hollenbeck.
Edward Rice and wife, L. A. Bowers. j.
L. Fullerton, Geo. l.. Leroy and NJ. G. Ham
of San Francisco are at the Nadeau.
G. E. Kelly of Butte is at the Nadeau.
j. A. Dempsey OF Chicago is at tho
Nadeau.
II. Goddard of London, England, is at
the Hol!enbeck.
David A. Pieroout and wife of Roches-
ter, N. Y, are at the Hollenbeck.
w. j. White and r. Sneddea of Cleye-
land, o.. are at the HolIenbeck.
j. H. Coode of Philadelphia is at the
Hollenbeck.
W., Barnes and wife Of Detroit are at
the Ramona.
Mr.. and Mrs n. L. KneeIand of Mil.
waukee are at the Ramona.
&. p. Doasmau and wife of Milwaukee
are at the Ramona.
d. Daniels of Oakland is at the Ramona.
James Il. Lane and G. II. Franks of Chi
cago are at the Ramona.
A. Il. Nelson and W. Sloman of San
francisco are at the Ramona.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Foster of Minneapo-
lis are at the Westminster.
H. r. Whittier, c. Baker and L. E. Jones
of San Francisco are at the Westminster.
Ralph Wy!ie, George Arkwright, w. B.
Hunt and wife and Miss Hunt are at the
Westminster from San Francisco.
j. W. Morrison and wife of Boston are
at the Westminster.
William A. Pinkerton of Chicago is at
the Westminster.
II. E. Bingham and wife and the Misses
Florence and Madeline Bingham of Chi
cago are at the Westminster.
Captain c. S. Cotton of the United States
steamship Philadelphia is at the West
minister.
Mrs. Il. S. Peale and Miss Peale of Chi
cago are at the Westminster.
f. ii. Conant, United States navy, is a
late arrival at the Westminster.
VIM. Douglas, wife and maid, of Cedar
Rapids, Ia, are at the Westminster.
Mrs. H. b. Hunt and Miss Hunt of San
Francisco are at the Westminster.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11

BUTTE, Mont, March 1O.-A new suit
was filed against the Butte and Boston
Mining company today by u. c. Perkins.
1t is for $362,S16, and includes all claims
in the former suit except that of $33.7OO
due the Massachusetts Loan and Trust
company, and for which other provision is
made. a receiver will be applied for in
the United States court of Montana to-
morrow. This is preliminary TO the re-
organization scheme which contemplates
the formation of new company to pur-
chase the property of the present one,
either at sheriff's sale on attachment
suits or on foreclosure of the bonded debt
mortgage.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11

Maybe you wonder why plants do not
thrive, even IN your sunny south window.
If you will shut off the gas and use lamps
you will discover the why. Maybe it will
solve the problem of your headaches. too.
Human beings cannot live in an atmos-
phere that is inimical to the life and health
of plants. Gaslighted rooms, especially If
the gas is of an impure quality, are I'M
healthy for plants and people alike
Washington Evening Star.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11
Doubtful Identification

NEEDLES, March 1O.-Coroner Heating
of San Bernardno is holding an inquest on
the body of Jacob Ppher, who was found
dead near the track about six miles west of
this place yesterday. 1t is thought that
death resulted from natural causes, proba-
bly, heart disease. The deceased is about
so years old, 5 feet s inches tall. and
weighed about 100 pounds. The identifi-
cation is somewhat doubtful, as only slip
of paper with an order for goods, to which
was signed Jacob Pipher. was found on the
nerSon.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11
Pleads Insanity

OAKLAND, March 1O.-Benjamin l.. Hill
was placed on trial for his life today in the
superior court. On the evening of Janu-
airy l last, Hill shot and killed his wife as
the result of dispute just before the
shooting. Hill says his wife tainted him
with her own infidelity and slapped his
his face. Her confession caused him to
become temporarily insane, he says, and
ha shot her.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-11
A New Temperance Party

PIrTsBURG, Pa, March 1O.-The confer
ence to form new national temperance
party met today, twenty delegates being
present. The promoters, however, say
there will be large number present be-
fore the conference closes. Chairman Car
ter Stewart delivered the opening address.
On the stage are displayed signs reading:
illegal tender paper money, no bonds;"
"Free silver 10 to l, independent of other
governments; "Single standard gold and
bonds;" "In union there is strength" etc.
How the advocates of these varying ideas
are to be united will appear during the
conference.