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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05
\ NOTWITHSTANDING the re.
ports to the contrary that
wisescres have been indrlg-

NOTWITHSTANDING the re-
ports to the contrary that
IL wisescres have been lndnlS-
y ing in in their forecast Of
congressional politics In illinois.
Congressman Prince is not to have
such royal good time winning re.
nomination the coming summer.
The third time NAV not act so much
as a charm to the congressman as to
his opponents. And there arc those
who may be inclined to dispute the
Gsleshurgisn's right Of wav, strange
as that msy seem. Tho disaffcction
in his own county Of Knox has hith-
erto been referred to. II may and
may not be disposed Of. and all fac.
lions r-cunc;Ied through the as.u,e
Capt. Ere r. but at the present out
look the situation fcrbodes no good
70 the msa at Washington,
Further than this over in White
side they are still very much in
earnest. Judge +. ID. Ransay's
candidacy is cot 0 myth. The op
portunity Is all that is wanting 10
push the Whiieside jirist's claims
with energy and determination.
And the Whitesida wire-pullers are
good politicians. Then. 100. there
is Mercer county; happy-gC-lucky.
long-suffering, often.shu bbed little
Mercer. Mercer county has beeh
left on. in the cold for ,ho last time
without fight. The other as
sociatc counties in the con-
gressional and judicial districts
have had their share, this DO.
Ing espsciallysoss lar as the counties
comprising the jucio:sl district are
concerned, One day last spring the
republicans of the four counties in
the newly apportioued Judicial cir
cult, Rock Island, Whiteside, Henry
and Mercer, met in convention. The
three largest counties helped them
selves; each took iadge-and Mel-
Ger was left out. The latter took
her medicine with fairly good grace,
but when election day came about she
showed Just how she felt. Now the
time is coming when Mercer will
8 limit no longer. She must be rec
ognized, aud 1t must DO in the form
OF substantial recognition at that
Mercer will be very apt to have Q
candidate for the congressional nom
inaticn this time.
Rival Candidate In Rock Isi,na.
Then, too, in Rock Island all will
not be smooth sailing for Prince will
fiad rival here. unless we'll laid
plans fail. States Attorney c. j.
Searle has been mentioned for the
copgrs ssional nomination before, and
his friends are talking him again
now. In the Struggle in the repub.
licsu ranks prior to the famous Galya
convention, Sesrle was urged to en-.
ter the local field, but after due de-.
liberation. he declined. Had he con-
sented then he would have mixed
things up considerably. His follow
ers now believe it is the proper time
IN mix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05
RAILROAD CHATTER,
Bits Of Gossip Heard About
the Oepots Of the
Town.
BOOK GLANDS DAVENPORT DEAL.

sp'eslsupa - to what Tee the Propsr,,
vii bs Pas sc-Rsm " That the Big
soar 10 o. miae Tots way-Esr.ipssop
He Improved Iss og,-Dslvsr Ser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-05

eeo Tiotoess 20 Asshns soss ~srs.
Foley. Horey and Tar gives quick
AM positive relief to all cases. For
sale By 7. II. Thomss.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
AWARDED A YEARS SUPPORT.
Judge TerriII's Decision in the Ford
VIII Case.


Judge Hampton L. Ferrin gave his de-
cision yesterday on the application of Mrs.
Catherine Ford, in the Court Of Ordinary
FOR years support and dover in the es-
tate Of her husband Thomas Ford. The
award of the appraisers, allowing Mrs.
Ford certain property in Barlow ward,
was set aside and she was given $50.
The deceased left certain property to
Mrs Ford by his will but she dlssented
from 1t under the right the law gives her,
electing to take the years support and
dover. Appraisers were accordingly ap-
pointed Aug 8, 1896 who set apart lot
No Is in Barlow ward, together with the
houses thereon. which was appraised at
$500. The appraisers also gave her all
household furniture Of the deceased.
Patrick McMurray filed a caveat to the
award through his attorneys, in which IL
was claimed the award was excessive, that
the property was valued too low, and that
the award did not consider the occupancy
of the widow one year after the death of
the deceased and that the widow had full
use of the property devised her under the
VIII, including the business conducted by
him.
The caveat also sets out that the award
as a years support for the widow is not
contemplated by law, and is, therefore,
excessive. 1t says it Is unjust to credit
ors and devises on account of the prop
erty awarded being the best paying por-
ton of the real estate. and says further
that Mrs. Ford repudated the will aud
legacy, and took a years support and
dover, as caveator believes, in order to
obtain the dover interest in one-third of
the remaining real estate, which will be
tantamount to the absorption of all the
property of deceased, to the detriment ana
injury of the creditors and devises under
the viii.
The caveator prayed that a years sup
port be set aside and that Mrs. Ford be
not allowed a fee simple title in the prop
erty as a years support. Messrs Saus-
sy Saussy represent the caveator.
After considering the case Judge Ferrill
decided that the award was excessive, and
granted Mrs. Ford a years support Of
$3.50 Mr.. r. r. Richards represents Mrs.
Ford, and the amount win be paid him
by the executor. There is a possibility
however, of the case going to the Supreme
Court
An order appointing J. F. Brooks admin
istrator of the estate of Annie T. Brick
man was recorded yesterday in the Court
of Ordinary.
Michael T. Foley was appointed by
Judge Ferrill to collect outstanding ac-
counts due the estate of the late DR.. j.
D. Martin. The application for the ap-
pointment was fled by Thomas T. Cha
peau, recently appointed temporary re-
ceiver.
Louis B. Endres was appointed con-
stable for the Second militia district by
Justice Isaac r. Nathans Bond was
made in the Court of Ordinary and the
new officer qualified
James r. Barield was yesterday APP
pointed guardian, in the Court of Ordina-
ny, of Dana E. and Brantley B. Barfeld,
privates in the Third Georgia Regiment.
The young men are from Valdosta.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
LOCAL Personal.

Mr.. f. w. Minis of Pidcock was an ar
rival in the city yesterday.
Mir. w. C. Cummings was in the city
yesterday from Hampton, S. c.
Mr. r. T. Mcintosh of Quitman was a
visitor in Savannah yesterday.
MIR. G. R. Heard Of Rocky Ford was
among The Out-of-town arrivals yesterday
Mrs. R. f. Feuger returned to Barnes
vile last night, after a two days visit
with her friends here.
Among the visitors from GAINESVILLE
yesterday was Mr.. ]. w. Butler and fam
lily and Mr.. r. G. Matthews.
DR.. J. L. Hers goes up to Statesboro
this morning, having been called there for
consultation by DR.. Holland.
Mr.. J. n Harris, formerly Of Savannah
has taken charge of the insurance CON-
pact office at Now Orleans as chief clerk
Lieut.. ]. F. Mccarthy of Company L,
Qrish Jasper Green's First Regiment Geor-
gia Volunteers, is at home on a few days
furlough.
Mr.. and Mrs w. Robinson and Miss
Estelle Robinson arrived in the city yes
terday from Greenvine, S. c., and are
guests at the Pulaski.
Isaac Beckett, Esq, and Miss Beckett
left last night for an extended trip North
and East. He expects to visit Norwich
Conn, Saratoga and the Thousand Is
lands" before returning to Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
CHARGED WITH FRAUD.
Book Agent Marshall Under Arrest
in Augusta.

Book Agent Marshall Under Arrest
in Augusta.
A. A. Marshall of Savannah, agent of the
D. Appleton & Co, book concern, was ar
rested yesterday at the Virginia House in
Augusta on a telegram from Chief NcDer-
mott, charging him with cheating and
swindling.
Chief McDermott requested the arrest Of
Marshall on a warrant from Justice War
ing Russell's court, sworn out by Mr. A..
c. Risdon of Atlanta. It is claimed Mar
shall has defrauded the concern of money
collected as commissions on sales which
have in fact never been made by him an
the proper way. 1t is alleged he has sent
reports of sales 10 Mr.. Risdon and collect
ed the commission, when the sales were
made with the knowledge the parties
would default on all payments except the
first installment, which, it is claimed
Marshall paid in several instances Mar
shall was in Augusta representing the
concern.
Another dispatch from Augusta to the
Morning News last night says Marshall
denies the truthfuness of any criminal
charges that have been made against him.
and will be able to prove his innocence
when heard. He stopped at the Screven
House for awhile before leaving Savannah
and was well and favorably known to
many. He will probably be brought to Sa-
vannah to-day by an officer who went to
Augusta for him last night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
A SOLDIERS SAD DEATH.
Died Unknown and Buried in the
Strangers Lot.

There was a new grave in the potters
field last night and another victim Of
dreadful war had gone before his Crea-
tor.
In that section Of Laurel Grove Gene
terry set aside as the burial ground of
the poor and friendless. a fresh mound Of
earth. with a few flowers scattered over
It, marked the last resting place Of Pri-
vate John Cottle, Company H. Fifth
United States Regiment, Volunteers.
Private Cottle died at St. Josephs In
Urinary He came here with his resi-
ment last week and was IN when he reach
ed the city. When his regiment saiiad
away for Santiago MS condition was not
strong enough to admit OF mis- leaving.
aud he was sent 20 St. Joseph's Intimacy.
where 1t was hoped he would recover and
follow his regiment later. His condition
grew worse, and Sunday the end came.
The physicians said his Illness was camp
dysentery.
Numerous kilograms Of Inquiry We're
sent to Birmingham. Ala. where the dead
soldier was supposed to have enlisted, in
an eudeaVor to reach his relatives, bat
they were futile of result Undertaken
Henderson took charge of the remains
and the funeral took place yesterday af-
ternoon.
Capt p. f. Gleason Of the First Geor-
gia Regiment hearing of the death OF
Private Cottle detailed four men of tee
First, who are in the city, to act as a
guard of honor, and the following men
accompanied the body of their brother sol
der TO the cemetery: Sergt Chris =. II.
Murphy, Private Neufviile Bailey, Pri-
vate James e. Douglass and Private John
A. Papy.
A kind lady living near the cemetery
sent some flowers for the grave, and Tn
dertaBer Henderson saw that the nag
for which he died was wrapped around
him. No volleys were fred no taps were
sounded, and with a silent prayer offered
up by his unknown friends, the dead vol
unteer was laid to rest
1t seemed a hard way to die and stiu
harder way 70 be buried. He had not
even the satisfaction OF seeing the bat
tlefield or obtaining the glory attendant
but he died for his country, and was
hero mono The less.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
PYTHIAN KNIGHTS BIRTHDAY.
Uniformed
Rank VIII Parade
Aug, 30,


The coming anniversary of the Uniform
Rank of the knights of Pythias will be
celebrated in Savannah Tuesday, Aug 90.
Last night there was meeting of the
officers of the three Savannah companies
to arrange the programme. The an
nouncement was made that Oglethorpe
Company, No. 4, of Brunswick, command
ed by Capt. Tobias Newman, would come
to Savannah to join with the battalion
here in ats observance of the day. There
will be thirty to forty Knights in the
visiting company.
1t was decided to have a street parade
of the four companies in the afternoon.
AT night there will be a hop in the drill
room on the upper floor of the new castle
hall. This will be the formal opening of
the building. All the members of the
local lodges and visiting Knights will he
invited; there viii be fine music refresh
ments will be served and the occasion
made thoroughly enjoyable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
STAMPING REPORT FILED.
Savings md Trust Case Against sa-
Vnnnnh and Atlantic Railway.

The stamping report of Messrs. John
Screven and J. n. Talley, master com
missioners in the case of the Oglethorpe
Savings and Trust Company, VS.. Savan-
nah and Atlantic Railway Company was
filed in the United States Court yesterday.
1t showed that they have stamped each
Of the $500 tirst mortgage bonds and all
unpaid coupons attached, secured by the
mortgage, from 1 TO 400, except eleven
numbered 267 to 278 not yet presented.
The report says that the bond and cou-
pom are entitled 10 a credit of $50. 1914 for
the distributlve share apportioned under
decree of the United States Circuit Court
ana paid on the purchase price of prop
erty of the defendant company. A simi-
lar statement was stamped on bonds 491
TO $50 of par value of $50. After stamp
ing, the bonds We're turned over to the
Central of Georgia Railway Company, to
whom the purchasers of the property
transferred the road
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
THE HIWASSEE ROUTE.
Only Through Sleeping Car Line Be-
tween Atlanta and Knoxville.

Beginning June 10 the ATLANTA,
KNOXVILLE AND NORTHERN RAIL
WAY, in connection with the Western and
Atlantic railway, will establish through
line of sleepers between Atlanta and
Knoxville.
Trains will leave Atlanta from union de-
pot at $3.50 p. m. ana arrive in Knoxville at
Z a. m. Good connections made at Knox
vile for all points north, including Tate
Springs, and other summer resorts.
Tickets on sole and diagram at Western
and Atlantic city ticket office, No. l North
Pryor street; also at union depot.
j. Il. w. FIELDS, G. p. A, Marietta
Ga.
J. II. McWILLIAMs, 7. P. A., Knox
Vile, Tenn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
PRIVATE PROPERTY RETURNED.

Captain of the AduIa Gets Back His
POcketbOOl1s and Wife's Letter.
The master of the prize steamer Adula
r. w Yeats, VIII get back two pocket
books and letter from his wife which
were seized but did not enter into the evil
dence presented TO the United States Court
Judge Speer signed an order TO that effect
yesterday morning. At the same time an
other order was granted directing the
turning over to Garrard, Meldrim & New
man of a spy glass, barometer. several
charts and an electric fan, the property of
Capt. Walker. formerly master of the
Adula.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
TAX ON MINED FLOUR,

1t Is Now in Effect and VIII Protect
Buyers.
The tax on mixed flour IL now in effect
and manufacturers of and dealers in arti-
cles Of that class who fan to see that the
law is observed viii lay themselves open
to heavy fines. It Is now unlawful to sell
any kind Of mixed flour which is not so
stamped, in large, plain letters, that the
buyer may know what he is getting. and
not be left under the impression that he is
buying all wheat -four when he is
getting a combination of wheat. corn meal
and glucose. All self-rsing fiours. etc.
come under the head of mixed flours" as
wei az those regularly sold for domestic
culinary purposes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
WILL WAIT ON A SIMILAR APPEAL
Interstate Commerce Case Against c
II. "a. and o. s. s. Co. Continued.

Interstate Commerce Case Against c.
II. "a. and o. s. s. Co. Continued.
Judge speer will probably not hear the
case of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion against the Ocean Steamship Com
pany and the Central Railroad and Bank
ing Company. An order was filed yester-
day continuing it until a decision is made
in a case from the northern district of
Georgia now in the Circuit Court of Ap-
ceals.
1t was brought to the attention of Judge
Speer that a case involving practically
the same legal points and questions of
fact had been brought in the northern dis
trict by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission against the Clyde Steamship Com
pany, ct. al, judicially determined there
and carried up on appeal. No material
advantage could accrue 10 either party by
a decision in the case before Judge Speer,
so he decided to let it remain in statu quo.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
WAITING FOR ORDERS.

Railroads Expect to Begin Moving
Troops From Fernandina Any Day.
The railroads are sun waiting on orders
died from Fernandina and Tampa. Every
day word is expected from Washington
awarding the movement.
Owing to the large number of men and
stock to be transported, it is the impress
sion that the government will be inclined
to divide up the business as much as pos
sbe.
AS a further indication that Gen Lee
expects to be absent from home for a
long period, the Richmond papers cite the
fact that he has telegraphed there that
his residence on Park avenue that city.
: will be surrendered when his present
lease expires.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16

CoIOred Woman Arrested for an In
human Act.

Irene bentley, colored was reported at
the police barracks last night for leaving
a 2-year-old child in York street lane, be-
tween Lincoln and Habersham streets.
The child was taken by Doro Lawrence,
who also lives in the lane, and will be
kept by her until its parents are brought
to time by the police.
It is said the youngster was cast into
outer darkness as the result of a epat
between the parents Both seemed to
have wanted II, and in order TO amicaby
settle the thing, the mother threw 1t into
the lane, and despite its cries, refused to
get it, Hearing its cries the Lawrence
woman took the child in, after which she
reported the matter to Sergt Killourhy.
il is said the father lives on Drayton
street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
7------@-~--
REGISTRATION GOING SLOW.
The Total Number of voters Up TO
Yesterday 3,lS2.

The registration In Tax Collector j. ].
McGowans Office is not at the usual pace
The effects of the war rs felt there as well
as at other places, and the large number
of voters who left Savannah for the front
is quite noticeable
There were 3,1S2 registrations up to yes
terday. The registrations closes Sept. A.
however, and from now on it is expected
there will be an increase In the lists Ac-
cording to an act of the legislature rogu-
laung it, the tax collectors Office viii be
open from to o'clock until the registra-
tons close, instead Of from 8 to 2 o,clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16

Ten points in favor Of the Tech" in AT.
lanta:
]. Faculty of specialists.
.. Moral protection by regulations.
3. Useful and practical Instructions
A. Board $3.50 to SO. Fees nominal
g. Scientific physical training.
6. Extensive equipment of departments
Z. students required TO work ana st,,d,,
S. Association Of students with future ~.
vclopers OF The South.
3. Students required to work and study
Iders do not stay.
TO- Diploma guarantees skill and intel.
ligence which commands immediate ,,,,.
ployment.
Tor catalogue. address Lyman Han
president, Atlanta, Ga.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
FOR CUSTOM HOUSE PLACES.
Civil Service Examination to BE Held
Here Soon

Civil Service Examination to BE Held
Here Soon.
The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces that an examination
will be held for the customs service in
Savannah some date between Oct. l and
10.
Persons who desire to be examined must
apply to Mr.. T. Lloyd Owens, secretary of
the board OF examiners, at the custom
house for application blanks, and informa-
ton. Applications must be filed in COM
plete form with the secretary of the board
prior to the hour of closing business on
Sept. /, otherwise the applicants cannot be
examined.
Soon after filing applications, applicants
will be notified Of the exact date of the
examination.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
Tnken in for Pinchtng pcnches.

Prof" Singleton. colored. was taken
in by Policeman Lovett yesterday for
stealing fruit in Yamacraw. The profess
sor Is but u years of age but is a nat
ural born reacher, as he demonstrated in
plucking the peaches.
When the officer made the arrest, j.
Singleton, aged is years, interfered by en-
deavoring to convince the officer that the
professor had had nothing to do with
taking the peaches. He, too, was arrest
cd and sent to the station house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
WILL BE PAID FROM SAVANNAH.
Postmaster Lemcke TO Get His Sal
airy Through Here.

Postmaster Doyle was yesterday notified
from Washington that Mr.. II. B. Lemcke,
stamp clerk at the Savannah postoffice.
would be sent to Porto Rico IN the postal
service to be established on that island by
the United States government
Mr.. Lemckes salary it was stated
would be paid through the Savannah post
office. 1t is a matter of doubt whether
this is merely intended as a convenience
to Mr.. Lemcke, or whether it viii be a
charge upon the postoftice here.
There is no especial fund for the postal
service In Cuba, Porto Rico or the Phil
ippines, and it is necessary for the depart
ment to use men already in the service
for the work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16

The 22-foot naphtha launch of 2-horse-
power. owned by Mr.. j. L. Atwood III
Darien made the extraordinary fast time
of nine and one-half hours yes erday be
tween Doboy Island, Mcintosh county,
and Thunderbolt. distance of eighty
seven miles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
TO TOUR THE GREAT LAKES.
Judge Specr VIII Spend His vacation
on the Inland Seas.

Judge Emory Speer and District Attor-
ney Marion Erwin were in the city yes
terday and a brief session of the United
States Court was held for the signing of
some orders, etc.
Judge Speer left on the Kansas City for
New York. From there he goes to the
great lakes. He will make a tour of all
of Them
In the fan Judge Speer expects to open
the United States Court here for long
term for the disposal of all business which
may need attention. He Is extremely de-
sirous of getting in the new quarters at
the postoflice building as soon as possible
aud was making inquiries yesterday as
to when its completion may be looked for.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
A Memento OF the spanish War.

MIR. George Schwarz. Of the Germania
House, has on exhibition a 6-pound shell,
taken off the Almlrante Oquendo by the
dispatch boat Cynthia. Il is a formidable
looking affair. The relic was loaned to
Mr. Sehwarz by Mr. Edward Paine, Jr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
SECOND GEoRGIA's FLAG.
Will BE Presented TO the Regiment
This Week.

This Week.
The flag for the Second Regiment of
Georgia Volunteers arrived by express
yesterday and was received by Mrs. +. J..
Thomas. 1t may be placed on exhibition
here to-day or tomorrow, although this
has not been decided as yet.
The flag. which cost 1926 is a remarka-
bly, fine one. Ii is made of blue silk,
with gold fringe, and is inscribed in gold
letters with the name of the regiment.
Mrs. Walter G. Hartridge Miss NJ. A.
Cosens and Miss Julia. owens, will repre-
sent the donors at the presentation which
VIII take place at the camp at Tampa
probably ons Thursday or Friday.
Mrs. Hartfidge is expected to leave for
Tampa to-day the other ladies following
tomorrow or Thursday.
Lieut.. Hartridge will make the presen-
tation speech, and Col. Brown viii receive
the flag in behalf of the regiment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-16
SISTERS SILVER JUBILEE.
Impressive Services at the Sisters Of
Mercy Convent.


Mercy Convent.
A solemn high mass was celebrated in
the chapel Of the Sisters of Mercy convent
yesterday morning by Vicar General Kelly.
assisted by Rev. Fathers P. H. McMahon
of st. Patrck's Church of August and
Rev. Father Kennedy of Savannah. in
honor of the silver jubilee of Sisters Mary
Rose and Mary Magdalen of the Order Of
Mercy
Rev. Father Mcmahon, who officiated as
deacon, is a brother of Sister Rose and
Rev. Father Kennedy, who was sub-dea-
con, IS brother of Sister Mary MagdaIen.
The service was attended by the Sisters
of the order and by the relatives and
friends of those in whose honor it was
held. During the service Rev Father
Kelly spoke in a touching manner of the
noble work of the two women who had
given their lives to the church.