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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
Executors Notice

Estate Of Frank p. Hssi-eii. deceased.
Eee undersiened having been sppoilted erec--
,cr Of the last vill aad testsneu; Of Frank p.
Hadsel late q the county % Roch t.lsnd .tl.e n
lilisois. deceased. herssy rives notice tina. IN y
WI appear before the ecunty eourt Of koeA I.sna
sSs IL; 81 Roos r.sSs s sSa iu. rOs ss9 y,
the arst Monday In June nest at which tine
oil persons having elaine sgsinst -a'd estate srs
notified and rvgnssted 30 attend, Tor the purpose
81 havins the same adjusted
Al parsons indebted TO ssld estate are 70.
Sssptsd 10 maks immediate payment 10 TIE m.
dsuieDeh.
Dated this aith day % March. A. D. Tvs.
FIoRs E. HspsuL
Jaws ?. HsD-slI.
kxrcufors.
Msniox 3. svrrSrr. Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
Adminissra,or's Notice


nstsss % Nes Johnson, deeessed.
ne sndsrsisnsa havirs s>en appointed ~.
miniserstfia q the estate % Neis Johnson lite q
TIE srunJ Of hoeh leland. sns~ az mo.
dsesassd, hsrssy eives notice ne; en-. s,sl .r.
psef befcrs the eounty eoart % Rocs f..a,.c
cyenty. % the county erurs room ir iks
eity Of ncch Island, 81 the Mar pr1a, 90
oil persons having claims zgains; said estate are
notified ana rsQnesssd b attend. for TIE p1rpo-s
90 having the Sane adjusted.
An psrscas indebted IN said estate are rsquss.-
81 - nans innsisfs payment 10 the rhisr-
sigued.
Deed this iah gay % March A. n. fsos.
BnfrrA n. JoHS-oS, Admln!-tratrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
Adminissrator's Notice.

m,1isesisr 81 Ne essts Of Mnis K.n.
ma1sf, ists % - eosnfy % Rcrs rslsni
500 q nlincis. teessssd. b-sssy rvee ns,,cs
tnss he VII sppser ssfsre tire enrnty eoart 20
bceh fslssd county. a. the once % the elem q
sssd ecurt. In the civ 81 kocA Island. n "a
Nay term. on the erst Nors.y IN Msy
nent q which time an psrscns having c,su.
e4nange so'S eetoes ere notified ard requested e
Insssd An psrssas inlss b ssls ss.sss are re-
isesed 70 nAks tnnsd'sts rayusn; 10 the IN
psssd mis- uh day % March. A. D.. isos
Auar.r Gs4ra, Atmiris,rror.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29

less devils that have in the past decade
made mp in part some of the greatest bands
OF outlaws that the western country has
ever known. Throughout the Indian Ter
ritory and Oklahoma are yet hiding many
Of the old Dalton, Starr, Cook and Chero-
kee Bill outlaw gangs. These men all
have price upon their heads and are con-
stantly dodging the United States mar
shals, no matter in what region they VEN
turc. With the most Of them it has long
ago become a weary game and they will
accept this release not only as a refuge,
but as an opportunity for possible plum
der.
In several sections the preparations have
reached such advancement that the per-
fnanent organization Of the dctachments
has been made to the point of acceptance
by the army regulations and official re:og-
milton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
Administrators Sale Notice.
Sweeney q wslser. Atisrnsy..
s sss, sosIs ddsss,. Il.

Recl islAsp oousrr.
IN tho county court 81 the March term, A, D..
isr. rvtltics 10 seil real esfite.
eec're " hcinond. administrator 81 estate -
kseercs ksmsry. seceassd. vs. Frxnk Edsia
Niliia.., Jetle riixsscsh wnlisms. Nal a 90
nsms, Hazel wiiiisms. Lnia wnllazs,
secrvc \. Richmcrd. guardian. etc
Notice 10 hcrchy given thst W virtue % a De.
eres % sale made and entered In IN. shove su-
titled esusc. on the sh dag 20 March. A. ID
iess. 81 the March tern % .sid euart I. the an
serssrued administrator % -sid estate. wiil %
Saturday. the ION dae 90 Aprii, A u. fsgs,
between the hoars q ten e'elccs m. ard dsc
eelcch y. N tcww ., the hour % one o'ciocs
p m. % ssid day 80 IN. east door q, the eourt
house. IN the ctr % Rocs leland. IN -sld eounfy
ard STATE. eel ~ public vendae % the hishe.,
sd ssss bidder OF sbisisrs the following real
sstais, towns
LII uu,rs~r sis on IN block namhcr enc an
a wccdtuf q ssas-' frst addition 70 the ,o~u %
seers end situated 10 the ecanty % Rock Islsna
srd state ~ Illinois. frce frum DOVER aud home
acsa rs1ht- % Oscar Rsm.ey
Terms ~ sole Gosh sf dste % sale
Dated Msrch n A. n. los.
Gsuass N. RIcHuosp.
Asnsi.,r,''r Of the sst'ts Of RsSs~a Ramsey.
s~xssrr a wAtkra. Attoruey..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29

Executors Notice .

Rsnss q cstAssine Mspsy. deceased.
rns sssisStgsed hsv,se besn sppolafed ssseu-
tcv e IL lset on snd tsstaasas 20 Cath. rine
murphy, late % ne county % R,ck fsixnd. state
~ Ilhnoss. deceased. hereby rives notice tia; he
wi sppeG bsfcrr the county eonrt "a hock IL :
s1d ccanty. o. the eounty conr; roam u the ei,y
~ hccn Island. 81 the Mar term % N. fr-t uon-
day IN vsy merit. % which time all psrsu-. tas-
INC claims against said estate are rc,lGed ana
came adjusted. All persons indebted 70 saii |. :.
tsse ere reqnerted 70 make Immediate Payment
- me undersigned.
Dated tins 18Th day o. Fearasry. A. o., iss.
fuiLIir canStS, Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10. rs and so cents. Reiss'
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29

rus Anars. loc Q week. delivered
svssy evening 81 jour doos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
A LOCAL
CATARRH

Opens and cieanses the Nasal Passages,
Aliays Inflammation. heals and protects The
DemnranN restores TIE senses OF taste ard
SMELL NO cocalnA 10 mercury. no injar-
1os drug. Pull sine SOC; trial size iOc, as
6rurxists of BY nail
BLr BnorssRsS wss-sa Street. Mes Ysrs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06

VIII such trustee have TO pay taxes OF
the trust fund. in addition to the ia,
paid on the property? VIII not this
amount to a double tax on real estate
and thus drive any surplus capital out o
our state for investment X. X. X.
Nelson county. Va.
First, as TO 'Tgnorsmus." The tax
payer Is required 10 furnish list, item
lied. containing the bonds, notes, stocks
and other evidences OF debt owned by
him to the commissioner. If the tax
payer claims that any Of these securities
are insolvent, or of less than their face
value, he will, Of course, furnish the
commissioner the name Of the debtor
and all other information upon which he
bases his contention that the note or
therein represented. The commissioner,
with this and such other information az
he may have or acquire. will fix the value
OF these disputed bonds, with the right OF
appeal to the courts on the part Of the
. taxpayer, II the latter is not satisfied
with the valuation.
Second, as to TX. X. x" 1t has been
makes no change In this law, to tax
land as land. according to its valuation,
which valuation Is fixed once in five
years. without any reference to whether
any amount Is due on the land or not
The owner Of the land, who may owe
debts secured upon the land. either for
a part of the purchase money or for
money borrowed, can, II he owns bonds,
notes, stocks, or other evidences of debt,
in returning this class of property to
the Commissioner of the Revenue for
taxation. deduct from their aggregate the
or debts secured on the land. The Parks
bill makes absolutely no change in the
law with respect to this subject, which
has been the law for years.
As to X X. KS second inquiry, OF
course the trustees. or rather tina trust
fund. will have to pay taxes under the
Parks law, just as they do at present
on any money owned by the trust fund
and loaned on real estate or invested in
any other way, except in some untaxable
security. The trustees will not, Of course,
pay taxes on the land owned by the
debtor, which is conveyed to secure them
the repayment Of the trust fund, which
they have loaned the owner OF the land.
These taxes. as we have seen, are paid
by the owner Of the land. The law with
reference to this subject has not been
changed, and It has been the law for
years. II all the real estate of the Com
monwealth was exonerated from taxa
ton. with the extent of the membranes
thereon, the State would lose probably
the larger part OF the revenue from this
source.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Record of Revolutionary Soldiers.
o the Editor Of the Dispatch:

To the Editor or the Dlspatch:
VIII you please state whether or not
there is any authentic record of the
names Of soldiers bearing arms in the
service Of the Revolutionary army under
General Washington as commander-in-
chief; If so, in whose custody are sucn
records at this time? Your reply will
oblige SOUTHERN READER.
In the War Department, Washington,
D. c.. are records Of those who served in
the Revolutionary war, and who have re-
ceived pay or pension from the United
States Government.
In the documents issued by Congress
are many petitions for pay and pension
for service in the Revolution.
There are other documents. also, in the
Federal archives. Address Colonel f. G.
Ainsworth, Chief OF the Bureau of Re-
cords and Rolls, Washington. d. c.
A number OF the States composing the
original thirteen have published lists Of
those from them who served in the Revo-
luton. Among these are Massachusetts,,
Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey,
New York, and Pennsylvania. Partial
lists are included in various histories.
McSherry's Maryland and Wheeler's
North Carolina give information severally
as to these States. Hamersleys and
Heitman's Registers" and Saffell's RE
cords" Of the Revolution also give in
formation.
The Virginia Society Of the Cincinnati,
at Richmond, has published the original
proceedings Of this branch Of the society,
with a list of its members.
Colonel Asa Bird Gardiner, Governors
Island, New York, secretary Of the Gene
raj Society of the Cincinnati, has pre-
pared a history of the society, with
comprehensive list of the original mem
bers Of the several State societies. with
biographical notes.
In Virginia the records Of the services
of her soldiers in the Revolution are in
the State Land Registry Office. and in
the State Library, and in the last various
legislative documents and printed vol
umes. Among the last tho Calendar OF
Virginia State Papers,
Lossings "Field Book of the Rsvolu-
ton" and Sparkess and Ford's Writings
OF Washington" may also be consulted.
Our querist may apprehend that some
quests may prove laboricus and pro-
tracted. It is not known that the adju-
tants Of the States undertake the knotty
solution Of questions OF service OF an
cestors for the purposes of membership
in the patriotic societies. with which they
are flooded.
The information desired is not In the
Office Of the Adjutant-General OF vir-
ginia, and the clerical force for such
research is not provided him. The
speediest and most effective course for
those desiring information. as indicated,
is for them to communicate with a pro-
fessional genealogist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Mitchell, the Irish Patriot.
tor OF the Dlspatch:

~ the Ol the OlSpdACH.
have the following autograph lines,
written by John Mitchell, the Irish pa
trlot, when he visited Virginia in 1861:
"J'ai pris govt a la republique.
Depus que TAI WI tout de rois."
What was his object in coming to
America?
When and where did he diet X.
The first question asked is answered by
John Mitchell himself in the dlstich. pre-
sumably from Victor Hugo. Translated
Automatically into English, the verse
should be rendered thus:
II have learned TO love a republic
From seeing so much OF kings"
John Mitchell, upon his return to Ire
land, was elected to represent Tippe-
rary in the British Parliament, but failed
to be seated.
Never physically robust, he died, after
lingering illness. in the year 1875.
Mitchell espoused with ardor. and pos
sibly indiscretiop the cause Of Young
Ireland" under the leadership Of the IL
lustrous Smith OBrien, and for supposed
seditious articles published in the United
Irishman" newspaper. was transported
to the Bermudas, and eventually TO Van
Dieman's Land. From the latter place
he made his escape, and came to New
York. where he associated himself with
OMeagher in the editorial conduct of the
"Citizen."
He loved the South and the cause OF
home-rule for which she contended be-
fore and during the late war between the
States, and threw the weight Of his moral
influence. both as lecturer and as editor,
in her behalf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Two Questions.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Please answer I'm your next Dispatch
the following question:
/. Why is Hon. j. w. Daniel called
the Senior Senator?
2. What is the punishment for destroy
ing q graveyard that has been reserved
for that purpose? If there be such a
law, please state contents. PAT.
l. Because he has been senator long
er than his colleague, Mr.. Martin.
q Section 3795, code of Virginia, 1887,
page 900. provides that IL any person
wilfully and maliolously destroy. mutt
alte, injure, deface, or remove any toms,
grave, monument, ETC., in a cemetery. or
work any injury to the flowers, orna-
ments, or shrubs therein, he shall be
fined not exceeding 500, or confined in
Jail not exceeding six months.
This statute. while not given in full
here, comprshends every possible injury
which might be done to or in a cemetery.
Section 1894. on the same page, makes
it felony to unlawfully disinter or dis
place a dead human body, and provides
a punishment of not less than five or
more than ten years for the offence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
When Cholera Was in Richmond.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
VIII you please tell me what year the
cholera was here? 1 think 1t was called
the Asiatic cholera. II was somewhere
in the forties. A SUNDAY READER.
Richmond Va.
The first epidemic of Asiatic cholera
in Richmond was in 1892 1t was very
fatal. There were upwards of 900 cases.
The next appearance OF the disease
hereabouts was at Shirley. II was brought
TO Shirley in 1919 by a Russian ship,
which landed at Bermuda Hundred. Mr.
Carter OF Shirley. lost thirty-nine
negroes in nine days. The disease did
not reach Richmond.
In 1853 cholera came to Richmond, and
was mainly fatal among negroes in the
tobacco factories.
The last epidemic was In 1866, brought
by the United States troops. From this
epidemic there were very few deaths.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Culture OF tho Magnolia
,ditor of the Dispatch:

To The Editor or the Dlspatch:
Please answer in your columns the best
way to promote tho culture of magnolia
from seed or slip. Yours, etc. w. G. w.
Smithield. Va.
Magnolias are usually grown from seed.
These should be gathered as soon as they
are ripe, and may be sown at once in
good soil, or mixed with sand, and kept
in a cool place until spring; then SOW in
drills like garden peas.
Some OF the Chinese varieties can be
propagated by laying the shoots down
and covering them with about six inches
Of soil, until roots are formed; afterwards
layers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
ROYAL
Baking Powder
is the greatest of
modern -time helps
to perfect cooking.

Canada, which are not obtainable here.
The presumption, however, is that the
widow would take very much as she
would in this State, as the laws of Vir-
glna and England are in many cases
similar. SupposIng this to be the case.
the widow would be entitled to one
third life interest In the realty. and to
one-half OF the personally. and the
brothers and sisters would share the
residue ratably.
The distribution Of intestats personal
property is governed. not In Virginia
only, but in civilized countries general
ly. with well-nigh universal consent. by
the lex domicllii defunctP 0aw Of the
decedents domicile). The transfer OF
real estate is regulated by the law Of
the country in which IT has its site.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Operations OF the Parks Bill.

To tHo LuItUT VI tHt DIspdlCH.
Please enlighten an old subscriber upon
the following as to the Parks measure
TO wit: The law prescribes, as I under
stand II, that the name of the debtor Is
not given by the bond-holder TO the Com
missioner Of the Revenue when he takes
the list Of "bonds, notes. stocks. and
other evidences of debt" held by the
taxpayer. How, then, shall that officer
as the law empowers him-"determine
the value" OF same? Has he to go 1t
blind? Is he the arbiter, save as
to IAN appeal from his valuation
to the county or corporation court?'
and is it presumed that said courts are
advised in the premises, in the absence
alike OF any knowledge of the solyency
of the makers and drawers OF said bonds
and notes, ETC.? IGNORAMUS.
Earlysville, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Philadelphia Steamship Line.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Please let me know through your Query
column, whether any steamers from Phil
adelphia, Pa. passed through the locks
at the lower part of this city within the
last twenty-five years. and for what pur-
pose, either merchandise or passenger,
and oblige, yours respectfully,
Richmond, Va. READER.
The regular Philadelphia steamer line
commenced running into the Richmond
dock with merchandise, in May, 1865. and
continued until November %, 1877, since
which latter time its boats have landed
their cargees at Rockets. outside of the
dock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
A New Phrase.
Notes and Querles.)

VNUlVS anu NutIItS.I
A very expressive phrase was evolved
by school board Inspector at Southwark
Police Court. on December I'd. A woman,
whose child had been remiss in attending
school admitted that on a previous oc-
casion she had told lie to save her hus-
band. whereupon the inspector remarked
that these mothers who keep their chill
dren from their classes in order TO escape
INES lied like gas-meters."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
A Canadian Case.

To the Editor Of tho Dispatch:
A man domiciled in Canada dies in
testate. leaving a widow and several
brothers and sisters. but no children.
How would his estate be disposed Of?
What Share would the widow get? Would
it be hers absolutely. OF only in life
rent? G.. l..
Richmond, Va.
This query could be definitely answered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Shooting by the Roadside.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
What Is tho distance from the public
road at which gun can be lawfully
fired? A VICTIM.
No person can shoot in or along any
road or within 100 yards thereof, or in the
street OF any town or city. The penalty
IS fine Of s.. See section 1861 of the
Code OF Virginia, 1887.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
Mailing of Letters ON po.taI-Cars.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Is there any law prohibiting persons
from mailing letters on the postal car
Of any mail train at any depot?
Lester Manor, Va. SUBSCRIBER.
The Post-Onice Department has con-
strued the law as authorizing 1t so to
direct under certain circumstances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
To the Editor of the Dispatch:

VIII you please answer the following
through the Weekly Dispatch:
1. A buys OF b a tract of land. paying
for same $500 (half cash and balance
on instalment plant. Under the Parks
bill" will b pay tax on 5000, value OF his
land. and A an additional tax on $500
of unpaid bonds? II so. does not the
State receive taxes on $500. a value that
may never exist, since may never pay,
and sale of his land may not more than
pay AS debt.
Suppose trustees lend money on real
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
NIaple-Trces.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
VIII you please state in the Query col
umn of your paper the best time to top
maple trees? READER.
Brownsburg, Va.
The fall is the best time to top or trim
any variety of the maple. Trim any time
after the leaves have fallen. If large
limbs are cut off paint over the cuts with
a coat of thick, dark paint to prevent the
wood from decsying.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06

RECORDS OF SOLDIERS TN THE
REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
WHEN CHOLERA WAS IN RICHMOND.
John Mitchell, the Irish Patriot
His Object in Coming TO America
Date OF HIS Death-CuIturc OF Mns-
neIfas-Eto
To the Editor of IN. Dispatch:
nelfas--Eto,

Please. through your columns, tell me
the exact date OF the battle of Fredcricks-
burg? and oblige A READER.
Duke. Va.
On December 1s 1851,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06

How a person can gain a
pound a day by taking an
ounce of SCOTS Emulsion
is hard to explain, but it
certainly happens.
ItSeems to start the diges-
tive machinery working
properly. You obtain a
greater benefit from your
food.
The oil being predigested,
and combined with the hy-
pophosphites, makes a food
tonic of wonderful flesh
forming power.
All physicians know this
to to be a fact.
All druggists; soc. and $i.oo
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists, New york.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06

"Alas," sighed the oyster. as he fet
himself being conveyed from, the pla,s
on the end OF the table-knife, Alas! l1,is
Is an end OF all my hopes OF getting in'a
good society" indianapolis Journal -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
With the WIS.

Customer: Say. that perfume siot-ma-
chine Is rank fraud.
Druggist: Why. what's wrong with III
Customer: dropped nickel In II ana
only got a scent in return.--Chicago
News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06
INSURANCE STATEMENTS,
STATEMENTS.
I,RTTIsH AMERICA ASSURANCE COMPANY OF TORONTO.

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF
AFFAIRS BRITISH AMERICA Ass(J
o.
COUNTS VIRGINIA, IN PURSUANCE TO
resic Hon A.
SecretA
Vcc-Pre en-JJ
e. 20 TORONTO
z.
INCORPORATED CITIES
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-02

The report of Capt. Ray as TO the food
situation along the Yukon Is conclusive.
Supplies are already scarce, and the
caches have been piilaged by the lawless
There Is no need to multiply words about
alarming conditions or to repeat I-told-
you-so arguments. The outlook is ex-
ceedingly gloomy. and it Is exactly what
was predicted by persons and newspapers
who were well informed and were dts
posed 10 take a sane view OF the situation
There is only one thing for the govern
ment to do. and that is TO hurry forward
the expedition at the earliest practice Die
moment and with the greatest possible
dispatch. Ii Is unsafe, too. 10 attempt
experiments with reindeer. steam sleds
or snow locomotives That savers OF nom
sensical trifing with serious and critical
matters.