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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
Notice of Publication-Chancery

McCaSkrln q McCaShTlE, laWyerS-
State of Illinois,
Rock Island County.
In the Circuit Court, May term, A. ID 1900
Emma Williams VS.. George A. Williams, In
chancery.
An affidavit having been duly cei titled and
sworn to and filed in the clerks Office of said
county and state by the above named com
plainant, Emma Williams, showing that the
residence OF the above named defendant IL
unknown, notice is therefore hereby given
to the said defendant that the compla nant
filed her bill of complaint In said court the
chancery side thereof, on the I'D day of Mar, h,
1889, and that thereupon a summons issued out
of y lid court, wherein said suit is now pending
returnable on the first Monday In the month of
May next as Is by law required.
Now, unless you, the said defendant, George
A. Williams, shall personally be and appear be-
fore said circuit court, on the first day of the
next term thereof, to be holden at Rock Island
in and for the said county, on the first ssOnoay
In May next. and plead. answer or demur to the
said compartments bill of complaint, the same
and the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken confessed and a
decree entered against you according to the
prayer of said bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE, Clerk
Rock Island, Illinois. March 81 1899
MCCAsKRIN g. McCASKRIN,
Complainant's Solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
some Went to G1ory.

I once asked district nurse, says a
writer in The Cornhill Magazine. how
the various sick cases had been going on
during my absence from the parish At
once the look which / knew so well
crossed her face. but her natural pro-
fessional pride strove for the mastery
with the due righteousness which she
considered necessary for the occasion.
At last she evolved the following strange
mixture. ''Middling well. sir; some of
ems gone straight to glory, but am
glad to say Others are nicely on the
mend %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
In Exfremfa.

Late one night a clergyman was
called out to minister TO an old mana
worker upon the adjacent railway-who
was supposed to be dying. The sum-
mons was brought by another old man.
the elder brother of the stricken one
While he was bustling about. making
preparations for departure. the clergy
man forgot momentarily the social
status of his visitor and asked. sis he
in extremist p
The old man was not going to be
beaten. AYE, he's right in, your rev.
erence After pause he added as a
clincher: Clean in, poor chap. Right
up to the neck. sir. "-CornhiH Maya
vino
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
LEGAL.
Notice of rublica,,on-In chancery.

State of Illinois,
Rock Island County.
In the circuit court of said county. To the
May term, 1899 In chancery.
Mary Scadden VS. John Scaddcn
Affidavit of the non-reSidence of the above
named defendant John Scadden, having been
filed In the circuit court of said county, notice
is therefore hereby given to the said non
resident defendant that the complainant filed
her bill of complaint in said court on the
chancery side thereof, on the 3Ist day of
March, A. ID. 1892 and that thereupon a sum-
mons issued out Of said court wherein said
suit is now pending, returnabe on the first
Mondhy in the month of May nexS, as is by
law required. Now, unless you. the said non
resideot defendant above named shall per
Sonally be and appear before said circuit court,
on the first day of the next term thereof,
to be holden ut Rock Island in and for
the said county, on the first Monday in
May next, and plead answer or demur
to the said complainantS bill of complaint,
the same and the matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken con feSsed,
and decree entered against you according to
the prayer of said bill.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island, Illinois. March 81, a. ID. 1899
q. K. CRAMER, COMPLIMENTS Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
Notice of Final settlement.
Estate of Matthias Grant Mounts dece

Estate OF Matthias Grant Mounts, decease ed.
Public notice is hereby given that the under
signed, Erhardt G.. FickenScher administrator
of the estate of said deceased has this
day filed his final report and settlement as
such in the county court of Rock Island
county, and that an order has been entered by
said court approving the said report, unless OBJ
jections thereto or cause to the contrary be
shown or before the Sd day of April,
A. D. 1892. and upon the final approval of said
report the said Erhardt G. Fickeuscher will
ask for order of distribution, and will also
ask to be discharged. All persons Interested
are notified to attend.
Rock Island. H., March II, 1899.
ERHARDT G. FICKENsCHER,
Admins traitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
Notice of Observation-Disclosures.
Roc IaI Isl az ii Gnunnu IS.

MOCK Island County.
In the circuit court May term A d. 1899.
Rock Island Mutual Building Lo n and Savings
Association VS.. William +. Stevens Lottie
e. Stevens, James w. Atkinson, homaS
LyneSS and William d. Stevens.
Afidavtt of nonresdence of the defendant,
William ID. Stevens, impleaded with the above
defendantS, William T.. Stevens. Lottie F. Stew
ems James w. Atkinson ana Thomas Lyncss,
having been filed in the clerk IS office of the cir
cult court OF said county, notice is therefore
hereby given to the said nonresident defend
ant that the complainant filed its bill OF COM
plant in said court. on the chancery side there
of. on the twenty-ninth day of March, 1899 and
that thereupon summons issued out of said
court. wherein said suit is now pending re-
turnable on the first Monday in the month of
May next, as is by law required. Now,
unless you, the said. nonresident defendant
above named, William d. Stevens, shall
personally be and appear before said
circuit court on the first day OF the
next term thereof, to be holden at Rock Island
in and for the said county, on the first Monday
In May next, and plead answer or de-
muir to said complainants bill of complaint,
the same and the matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken as confessed,
and a decree entered against you according
to the prayer of said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBL Clerk
Rock Island Illinois, March 90 A. 1892
E. II. GUYER, Compliments ) citor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Notice.

Estate OF John Wilson Drury, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator. of the estate of John WI
son Crury. late of the county of Rock
Island, state of Illinois, deceased, hereby
gives notice that he will appear before the
county court of Rock Island county, ut the
county court room, in the city of Rock Island.
at the June term, on the first Monday
In June next, at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend, for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted.
AL persons Indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
Undersigned
Dated this 18th day of March. A. d. 1899.
HENRY I. CONNEILY, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
The Sickle of the sphinx

The oldest piece of wrought iron in
existence is believed to be a roughly
fashioned sickle blade found by Belzoni
in Karmas, near Thebes- 1t was i'm
bedded in mortar under the base of the
sphinx, and on that account is known
as 1.-THE sickle of the sphinx" 1t is
now in the british museum and is be-
heved to be nearly 4, 900 years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
Starting Him Right.

"Ahr' sighed the sentimental youth.
would that 1 might install senti-
ment in your loyal heart
''Sir," interrupted the practical
maid, I'D have you understand that
my heart isno installment concern. -
Chicago News
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
LEGAL.
Executor,s Notice,

Estate of Frederick Schneider, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
executrix of the last viii and testament
of Frederick Schneider, late of The
county of Rock Island, state of Illinois
deceased. hereby gives notice that she VIII
appear before the county court OF Rock
Island county. at the county court room. in
the city of Rock Island. at the May
term. on the first Monday In May next,
at which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to at
tend, for the purpose of having the same ad-
justed. All persons Indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this 9Th day of March. A. d. 1899
KUNIGUNDE ITTNER, Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
Distinctions.

''Did our friend retire from politics p
"Well. answered the practical work
er, sit wasn't what you'd call re
tire 1t was knockout. Washing.
ton Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
wood Tar.

1t is curious to note that wood tar is
prepared just as it was in the fourth
century B. c. A bank is chosen and a
hole dug. into which the wood is placed.
covered with turf. A fire is lighted un-
derneath, and the tar slowly drips into
the barrels placed to receive it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
WITTY Gallery God.

At a performance of ''Faust" in Cork.
Ireland. the gentleman who enacted the
part of Mephistopheles was so stout that
the trapdoor was too small TO permit
his descent to the Internal regions. and
all of his person above the waist was
still visible over the stage. One Of the
gallery gods. noticing his dilemma. ex-
claimed. "Begorra, the place is fullI'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06

The chief ingredients in the com
position of those qualities that gain es-
TEEN and praise are good nature, truth,
good sense and good breeding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
wins Hc Dfdn,t RepIx.

1t is not always easy to be polite.
Witness this from the Chicago Post:
''Why don't You answer 90 said
madam impatiently TO the Scandinavian
on the stepladder engaged in putting
up new window fixtures.
The man gulped and replied gently:
81 have my mout' full of screws +
not can speak till I svaller some"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
betrayed.

eyes, we went away and left the gas
burning. Staid two weeks.
''Was your bill any higherP'
Eyes; the fool night watchman told
the gas company about it Indian
apolis Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06
OMAR KHAYYAM.

Deep in the spring their empty pitcher dips,
Dips where of old q thousand SORROWS fell.
Forget not. while the gurgling water slips
Lightly from earthen threats, the silent well
Arthur J. Stringer in Bookman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-06

The skins of animals were the earliest
forms of money. Sheep and oxen among
the old Romans took the place of money.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-27
How r1uch Pleasanter.

From being one Of the coolest towns
on earth Vinita has developed into a
regular Philadelphia-a city Of broth
erly land sisterly) love. Instead OF a
frost" it's cake and coffee or some
thing Of the sort every time neigh
Dor "runs in, and if the salad is es-
pecially delicate at lunch, or the roast
is done to just the right shade of
brown at dinner, some nearby neigh
Dor is called in to help make it the
more enjoyable. The result Of all
these little social amenities is that
our people are beginning to discover
in one another great many sterling
qualities they never knew we're pos
sessed. And how much pleasanter for
all concerned.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-27
AI.aw Abiding Town.

Vinita is without doubt the best
governed town In the territory. The
habitual law breaker has little show
in this town, and that class have
learned by experience that disturbing
the peace and playing the outlaw
"don't GO Court officials realize
that it is much easier to convict Grim.
inals here than in some other places,
even 10 the northern district. The
h00dlum element are not in the as
tendency in Vinita and it is cause for
rejoicing.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-27
Married.

A special to the Globe Democrat
from Vicksburg, Miss, reports the
marriage of George Ross MurrelI, a
prominent sugar planter of Bayou
Goula, La, to Miss Margaret Gwin.
The groom is the cousin Of Mrs. w.
r. Badgett and it is for him the
youngest son, Murrell, is named. The
bride is a niece of the late United
States Senator Gwin, OF California.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-27
Probabilities.

Threatening weather and probably
snow tonight and Saturday.
For the best coffee in town 90 to
Gray's.
Miss Sallie Robinson is on the sick
list today.
Ribbon cane syrup in five gallon
kegs at Gray's.
Lot in block 2, Chouteau block, for
sale; apply here.
S. S. Cobb is erecting a five room
dwelling on Wilson Street.
Choir rehearsal at St. Johns Episco-
pal church this evening at 1880.
Cashier James II. McBirney, Of
Tulsa, came in yesterday evening.
Avery desirable residence lot for sale
on north Wilson street. Apply at this
office.
The Frisco's gross earnings for
December exceeded those of year
before by s63,98l6S
Miss Carrie Fayant leaves this even
ing for Lebanon, Mo. She will prob
ably be absent ii month.
Miss Zoe Bullette, of Claremore,
visited friends in Vinita last evening.
She left today for Lexington, Mo.
Patrons Of the Peoples drug store
never find cause for complaint-they
get the right medicine at the right
price
Wanted, "A competent white girl for
family work-one who wants per-
manent place. See Mrs. W, r.
Badgett.
Nat Skinner received Il telegram |
from his wife at Eureka Springs, |
today stating that one of his child |
rem was very i'll.
The Peoples Drug Store continues
to enjoy large volume of trade and |
the prescription business for 1899
passed far beyond any preceding year. |
Chas. Davis. an old friend of E. NJ.
Ming, and formerly a professor in
Central college, at Fayette, Mo-, stop
ped of in Vinita today on his way to
Neosho.
Steve Hill got enthusiastic and not
to take any chances on his cakewalk-
ers went up the road last night, re-
turning with them on this mornings
early tram.
W. W. Hastings of Tahlequah, is
here today attending court. He
thinks the treaty will without any
sort of doubt he ratified at the polls
next Tuesday.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-27
Election Notice.
Office OF District Clerk. !
Delaware Distris t. )
Cherokee Nation.


BY proclamation from the prin-
cipal chief, hereby give notice to
voters OF Delaware district and citi-
zens Of Cherokee nation at Vinita pre-
cinct, that there will be special
election held at Yinita, January 3lst,
1899, for the purpose Of voting on the
agreement entered into by and be-
tween United States and Cherokee
commissions on the 14th day of Janu-
ary, 1899, as provided by an act Of the
national council, approved December
2, 1898.
Given under my hand and seal Of
Office this the 24th day of January,
1899. E. N. WAsHBoURNE,
Clerk Delaware District, c. n.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-27
A Revival.

A big revival is in progress at A fton,
being conducted by Rev. VIM. Pipkin,
for a number of years a resident of
this city. 1t is reported that there
are only about thirty people left in
the town who have not been convert
ed, the saloonists and such being
among those who have made profess
siOns.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-27
On a Visit.

Misses Ray Millerand Ethel Goody-
ko0ntz are making visit out west
this week. They visit the family of
G. NJ. Mcclellan, at Claremore, then
Judge Foreman, at Talala, wien they
Will be met by g. Is. Keller and
driven over to Bartlesylie for a visit
with relatives.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-27
Academy Notes.

The books for exchange at Worces-
ter academy have arrived. Bring old
books for exchange.
The second month begins Monday
at Worcester. Students should enter
then.
The physical culture class for girls
in charge Of Miss Gilson, is an impor-
tant feature at Worcester. II is free.
as is also the chorus class work. The
class will be recognized Monday.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-27

Threatening weather and probably
snow tonight and Saturday.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-27
If Your Paper Misses.

Ii the carrier misses you, communi-
cate with this office any time before
six o'clock and we will see that you
get paoer Don't wait, thinking he
may come yet; when the usual time
has elapsed take steps to commune
cate with the Office.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-01-27
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take laxative bromo quinine tab
lets. All druggists refund money If
itIails to cure, 25c. The genuine has
L. B. @. on each tablet. wsmay
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-22
TO GARRISON FORT FLAGLER.
War Department Orders battery II
60 Take station September l.

Orders have been issued from the war
department at Washington which will re-
suit in placing a garrison at Fort Fiagler
formerly known as Marrowstone point
Yesterday Capt. W. W. Robinson. ir.. as
sistant auartermasier OF the Department
OF the Columbia. received word from San
Francisco that Battery r. Of the Third
regiment ~ artillery. had been designated
by the war department TO take station a.
Fer, Flagler.
The order tnstructs Cant. John n. G.
Hoskins. OF the battery named. 10 prepare
70 take station at Fort Fiagier Septemb Der
!. Inasmuch as the barracks at the fort
are only partially completed. the troops
will camp In tents for month or two
The contract for the construction OF the
barracks and Officers quarters was let
last June. II Is expected that they will he
finished in a short time.
There ia considerable valuable govern
r1ent property In the .OTtifcasi0ns a. Mar
rowstane including sevsra, big guns ard
gun carriages. In order 80 protect this
properly the battery has been ordered to
take az ,ts quarters AT Fort Ffagier Bat
terry Il IS 81 present at San Francisco.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-22
WOULD NOT YIELD An INCH.
Congressman Cushmnn on Alaskan
boundary Dispute

TACOMA. Aug. I.~-tongresSgnan F "
CushEnsn returned from Alaska this morn
ing ar the Rosaile. He stopped at all .hs
southeastern Alaska towns 70 exchange
views with prominent citizens regarding
Aiaska's legislative needs AT Skagway te
addressed special meeting Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce. discussing with Its mern-
hers the boundary and taxation questions
lie took with him official American and
british maps made forty and ATTY years
aea. all showing the boundary to lie as
now claimed by the United States
Mr. Cushman believes that this country
should sand pat on the boundary question
declining To arhifTate the subject He
met at Wrangei an engineer who helped
survey the boundary along the ,.nuer
StickeSn river for the Canadian royFrn.
meat nearly thirty years ago. This sur
vey corresponds with the claims OF re
United States. The surveyor told mir, the
stakes were stsil staining. IL was only a
year o. 80 aso that the British moved the
boundary thirty miles down the SticAeen
river.
Alaska business men complain forcsh,v
Mr.. tlIshman says ,hhs the taxes raised
under tire new law. effective July /, are
rot used % benefit Alaska hut converted
INTO IN" FEDERAL treasury. Mr. Cusaynau
believes the Law should he So changed as
20 permit tire taxes paid BY Alaska people
Ia Re used Tor three purposes. First the
creation ot liberal school fund. secand
Ter sl1nie pal improvements ard third
Ter Ire building 81 traltg lighthouses and
improvements - navigation
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-22
FOOrrADs AGAIN AT WORK.
Hold ~ . saloon Within . Few
Feet OF Police station.

rect Oh fOl1Ce Stot1Oos
About 4 O'Clock yesterday morning. while
August Galky, barkeeper at the Seattle
Brewery saloon. corner Fourth and Yesier
way. was cleaning up. the street doors OF
the place suddenly opened. and two men.
their faces masked with handkerch!efs and
with revolvers in each hand, entered.
Hands up.' they said. leveling their
weapons. and Galky's hands shot toward
the ceiling like the arms of jumping jack.
Then one man covered the barkeeper. while
the other went behind the bar and ram
sacked 1t. getting $751; in money from the
cash register. The robber searched Galky.
taking his gold watch, and on finding no
money on his person the robber nearest
him pushed his revolver under the barkeep-
er's nose. said: Come, We want more
money; dig up
Galky protested there was no more mon
ey, and the robber turned to leave when
he spied a man asleep in chair at the
rear OF the barroom. The man was stood
up and searched. the robbers getting moth
ing. Then they backed through the street
door with a parting injunction that they
would kill the first man who tried to fol-
low"
Galky ran to the telephone in the saloon
and notified the police, but the morning
was very dark and II was raining, and
long before word had reached the police
station the robbers had made good their
escape.
Galky can only furnish an incomplete de-
scription Of the highwaymen, but the police
believe they are local thugs and are work.
ing on the case, with some hope Of catch
ing them.
In this connection there was a rumor
that a man had been held up and robbed
in North Seattle during Sunday night, but
the police were on yesterday unable to find
any foundation for the story.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-22

q Dr. Allen. all OF whom had been IN Nc
Phees party. The whole party was
stricken with scurvy. McPhee alone was
able TO reach Fort Mcpherson. where he
told OF the condition Of his friends. A re-
lief party was sent out. but was unable
TO locate The men. who had moved from
where they had promised 70 remain.
II cauno: remember where these men
came FROM Mr.. Ransom aid yeterday-
1T was one OF the worst stories I had ever
heard McPhee. whom left stranded IN
Gree City. tells me that in going down
the Mckenzie river Their raft upset and
all their provisions were swept into the
river. They managed 10 get ashore alive
with but their dogs They thought some
one would come along. but none did, 50
when driven TO IL they began killing their
dogs to get meat TO sustain life. When
McPhee left them there were but two
small dogs left. In hts feeble condition
he was longer in getting aid than he had
thought. and II disease did not kill his
friends he says they died Of hunger. for
the dog meat would not last them during
his absence.
Il was the first man to ever go over the
Edmonton trail II was awful. Our boat
was upset so often that when We arrived
in Dawson in the winter OF 1897 we were
about broke and out OF grub. The horrors
of that dreadful trail are yet 20 be told
Names of men who have frozen TO death
and died with scurvy. far remote from
civilization will never be learned"