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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
A Pardon His Oniy Hone.

Topeka, Kan, March 20. - John
Henry Collins, the young man con.
victed of numbering his father, has
abandoned all idea Of appealing his
case and has made up his mind that
nothing can save him from serving a
life sentence, unless it is pardon.
After repeated conferences, Collins
attorneys advised him that an appeal
to the higher courts would result , in
no relief and only inpoverish his
mother and sister, who have already
spent thousands Of dollars in his de-
fanSe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
NEWS NOTES.

Robert Smith, an old soldier and o
homeless wanderer, was found dead in
bed in room at il4 Main street Kan.
sas City, Mo.
Edward Waller was arrested In Rog.
err Mills county, Ok, charged with the
murder OF Edgar Smith. The men
quarreled over pasture.
Agent Lee Patrick, OF the Sac and
Fox Indians announces that smallpox
has appeared in that tribe In all a
dozen eases have occurred and several
have proven fatal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23

Hiawatha, Kan. March 20. DR. A.
$. Embree. the Topeka minister who has
been on trial before the Kansas M. Z.
conference for drunkenness, gambling,
lying and adultery, was acquitted on
every charge by jury composed OF
brother ministers. The verdict was
not unanimous, but it comes Us near
being an exoneration as clergyman
accused OF drunkenness and improper
relations with member OF his church
could receive The case against Dr.
Embree was far from strong, but it is
sufficient to place him under the
shadow OF a scandal which will be q
handicap TO him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23

Washington, March 20 Secretary
Alger returned to Washington last
night from his brief visit to Boston
and Montreal. The secretary said he
expected to leave Savannah, Ca,
Thursday for trip to Cuba on the
regular trip OF the transport Ingalls,
The secretary added, in answer to a
direct question, that he did not intend
to go to .Jekyl island, to which place
the president, Senator Hanna and
others are booked for visit during
the present week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
Wealth r nureau Oe,cia,s surprised.

Washington, March co. The tornado
weather in several of the southern
states Saturday came in the nature OF
a surprise to the weather bureau Off.
Gals who were not prepared for IL so
early In the season. The appearance
of the storms, explained Forecast Off.
cial Frankenfeld, was due to the pres
ence of an unusual degree of heat, fol-
lowed closely by marked fall in tenn
perature, conditions which prevailed
in the sections visited
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
Victory for Kau.H. civ Parks.

St. Louis, March 20. Judge Adams,
in the United States circuit court here,
refused to grant an injunction to pre-.
vent the sale Of $3.50, 900 Of North Ter
race park certificates at Kansas City
which was asked for by +. G. Bonfils,
Of Denver. This is a distinct victory
for the Kansas City park board and
will probably have the effect of stop
ping all litigation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
Forty.F0ur Are Misslnc.

New York, March 20 Little prog.
ress was made yesterday in removing
the debris Of the Windsor hotel tire, in
the effort to discover the bodies that
are supposed to lie buried there. A
heavy, sitting vapor arose continually,
retarding progress of the workers and
keeping them for the most part away
from the center of the ruins. The
death list remains at Is, and the list of
missing has been reduced to "A, as a
number Of those previously unaccount-
ed for reported in person or had been
located by friends
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
Rooasvslr. Rough RIDERS Reunion.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, March 20. Gov.
Roosevelt has announced himself in
favor of holding reunion OF his famous
trough riders" regiment in Albu.
querque next June, and arrangements
are now under way to make the me-
cessary preparations to hold it here on
June "a. which Is the anniversary OF
the battle OF Las Guasimas where the
regiment first distinguished itself. 1t
is stated that Col. Roosevelt, as we'll
as many other prominent characters
in the late war, will attend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
Chairman Park Issues an Address.

Dallas, Tex, March 90 = Milton
Park, chairman Of the populist ma.
tional organization committee, has is
sued a manifesto setting forth the
nomination of Barker and Donnelly
for president and vice president Of the
United States He says there is moth
ing needed but effective organiza-
ton to insure the success Of the peo-
pies party He has appointed Paul
H. Dixon, Of Chillicothe, Mo-, as or
ganizer for Kansas, Missouri and Ne
braska.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23

Warrensburg, Mo-, March 20. The
Lubrich murder case went to the jury
Friday afternoon. When no verdict
had been reached Saturday morning
the court withdrew the sixth instru C.
ton, which was to have the effect that
Lubrich should not have entered the
room on seeing that Hartman was
armed. The jury then returned a YER.
diet Of manslaughter in the fourth
degree and sentenced Lubrich to two
years in the pententiary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
Gen. WOnd Ia PO.ltiye.

Santiago, Cuba, March 20. After
careful investigation, Maj, Gen. Leon.
ard Wood, the military governor, is
convinced that the skeleton found q
few days ago tied in an armchair amid
the rocks on the shore, about -four
miles west Of Fl Moro, is the remains
Of the Spanish admiral, villamil, who
commanded the torpedo boat destroy
ers, Furor and Pluton, in the battle
which resulted in the destruction Of
Cervera's squadron.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
Formal Notice Of signing Of Treaty,

Washington, March 9O--M. Cambon,
the French ambassador, called at the
department Of state Saturday and
served formal notice OF the signature
Of the peace treaty at Madrid. Secre-
tary Hay has indicated his preference
that M. Cambon shall act as agent for
the Spanish government in the final
exchange Of ratifications This should
hasten the last formalities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23

Rutland, VT, March 90 -George
Dewey has received letter from his
father, the admiral, in which he says
he is In good health, although some
what fatigued, The admiral expressed
the hope that his task will be finished
before long Charles Dewey expects
that his brother will arrive In Wash.
ington about June / and will soon
thereafter visit his old home In Yer.
mont
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
Polite. Lead. 70 a Fatal Array.

Hot Springs, Ark, March IA
shooting occurred here yesterday aft.
ernoon which resulted in the death of
five men and the serious wounding Of
two others, one Of whom is not ex.
pected to live. The shooting was the
result Of feeling growing out of the
mayoralty contest which was under
way here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23

Topeka, Kan, March 20. The CAPT.
tai prints reports from its correspond.
ents all over the state showing the
present condition of the wheat crop
These statements, taken as whole
are very encouraging considering the
fact that month ago it was believed
that the crop was very seriously in.
s,,raI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
With An Apron string,

Lamar, Mo-, March 30 Mrs. Mary
Water, aged 70 years, committed sui
eide at the home of her son, eight
miles south of this city, by hanging
herself to bedpost with an apron
string. The string used had been kept
under her pillow two months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
Ex-senator walsh Dead.

Augusta, Ga. March 20. Patrick
Walsh, ex.united States senator and
mayor Of Augusta, died yesterday.
after three months Hines, OF nervous
prostration. Mayor Walsh was one Of
the most prominent men in Georgia
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23

repeating 1t, ne was attacked by the
group, whereupon many men issued
from the building, set upon him, took
away his club and revolver and
handled him roughly. The policeman
Immediately notified headquarters and
20 reserves were ordered to the scene
of trouble. The crowd had prepared
for their arrival. 1t is said they
opened with revolver fire upon the
police which the latter returned, the
shooting being kept up until the am
munition was exhausted.
Public opinion respecting the police
is conflicting. Some sustain them and
others charge them with interfering
with the rights of the people. As the
facts become known, however, opinion
is increasing in favor OF the force. 1t
is reported on good authority that
many were wounded who withdrew
hastily because unwilling to have 1t
known that they were present Amer
lean troops were called to the scene
when the trouble was over and numer-
GUS arrests followed.
oilers STEAL. RATHER THAN sTARvE
Santiago March s0.-There have
been several eases OF brigandage dur.
ing tile last few days 10 the neghbor-
hood of San Luis and thus far none OF
the bandits have been captured,
though many Of them are known TO
have been working on the roads last
month. As the March estimates have
not yet been approved from Havana.
there has been reduction in the num-
Der employed in that way, and those
discharged steal rather than starve.
Only So 600 is allowed for neighbor-
hood demanding 100000, and until
his estimate is approved Gen. Wood
will be unable to carry out the
projected improvements, as there is
virtually only next month left before
the setting in Of the rainy season.
SPAIN WILL PAY THE CUBAN DEBT.
London, March 2O.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Standard says: II
am able to state that the government
intends, so far as possible, to execute
the national guarantee of the Cuban
debt. 1t is proposed that the settle.
ment should include 9sS, 900, 900 Of the
Cuban six per cent bonds, issued In
1885, and $4,000, 900 of the five per
cent bonds issued in 1890. These do
net include the war debts contracted
since.o
benjamin James committed suicide
1t Joplin, NO., because he was refused
credit at 3 grocery store. He had
,Quandered a fortune which he in.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
Operated the balloon At santiago.

Boston, March 30 Thomas Carroll
Boone, the telegraph operator in the
war balloon in the operations before
Santiago, died here yesterday at the
hospital as the result Of an operation
on wound received in the fall Of the
balloon after 1t had been shot to pieces.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
viii Bring slck soldier. uom.

Washington, March l7.-Tbe trans
port Grant, which carried Gen. Lawton
and his command to Manila, will soon
eail for San Francisco. She will bring
home only sick and discharged men
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
Found Dead on Her Doorstsp.

New London, Mo-, March 20. Miss
Puss Mayhall, aged about 90 years,
was found dead on the doorstep Of her
residence In this city, Heart disease
was the cause Of her death
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23

benjamin James committed suicide
at Joplin, NO., because he was refused
credit at q grocery store. He had
squandered fortune which he in
herited.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23
Money for Cuban Army Rsaebs. u.,aun

Havana, March IS = The United
States transport Meade formerly Ber-
linz having on board s3,OOO,Oo0 for
the payment of the Cuban troops pre-.
vious to their being disbanded, arrived
here at ten o'clock this morning escort.
ed by the United States cruiser Chi.
ca0O
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-23

Madrid, March aO.-Senor Silvela,
premier and minister Of foreign al.
fairs, had conference yesterday with
the French ambassador regarding the
liberation Of Spanish prisoners in the
hands Of the Filipinos. Spain, II is
reported, has determined to protest to
the civilized world against the atti-
tude Of the Americans In hlndering
the efforts Of Gen. Rios, Spanish com.
mander in the Philippines, to liberate
the prisoners
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-18
Pride nf the Pnnr

Mrs. Clarence Burns, who is so well
known for her philanthropic work.
says that in all her experience in visit
ing the tenements of the poor of the
city she has never been asked for aims.
Mrs. Burns has made business of Wis
iting the poor with the hope of helping
them whenever she saw the need, but
finds it almost impossible to make the
really deserving poor acknowledge that
they are in need of anything.
One day she visited n family who
were all huddled together in one bare,
cold room, and their faces were so
pinched she knew they were starving.
But in response to her offer to help
them the mother said:
mo, thank you. The children have
had something today. L am sure to get
work soon"
After questioning as to just exactly
what the children had had to eat Mrs
Burns found that they had subsisted
for three days on a few dried scraps of
stale bread. This experience, she says,
is repeated freqfently.-New York
Tribune.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-18
Notice of Pubncation-In Chancery.
State of Illinois


County of Rock Island. ( -
In the circuit court, January term, A. d
Ella E. wynes VS.. Louisa Vaudrun, Stella NJ.
Nandruff. Jacob A. Vandruff, John F. Black,
Eliza Z Barr, Elizabeth Staley, Oscar Van
druff Lemuel Nandruf Charles H. Nand-un,
Edwin e. Vandruff and Matte MerreL In
chancery. Partition.
Afidavit of non-residence of Elizabeth Sta
ley, oscar Vandruf, Lemuel Vandruf. Charles
h. Nandrun, Edwin E Vandrun and Matte
Merrel, defendants above named having
been filed in the off1ce of the clerk of said cir
cult court of Rock Island county, potice is
hereby given to the said nonresident defend,
ants that the complainant has filed her bill
of complaint in said court, on the chancery
side thereof. on the 21st day of \ ov 'mber,
A. ID. 1899 and that a summons thereupon issued
out of said court, against said defendants,
returnable on the first day OF January, A. ID.
1900, as is by law required.
Now unless you. the said Elizabeth Staley,
Vandruh, Edwin T. Vandruf and Matte Merrel
shall personally be and appear before said cir
cult court of Rock Island county on the first
day of the next term thereof. to be holden
at the court house in the city of Rock Island
in said county, on the first day of January
A ID. 1900, and plead, answer or demur to
the said complainants bill of complaint, the
charged and stated will be taken as confessed
and decree entered against you according
o the PRAYER of said bill.
In testimony whereof / have hereunto set
my ha" d a affixed the seal of said court, at
my office in Rock Island this 2lst day of No
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
S. R KENwoRTHY,
Complainants Solicitor.
Nov 81, A ID. 1892
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-18
A Tough. TouRh Fish.

Fish seen to have no sense of feel
ing. and many people believe that the
angry and energetic movements of q
fish when it is caught are due rather to
annoyance at losing its liberty than to
any sense of pain. 1 can confirm this.
because / have over and over again
taken an understood pike that has been
once or twice caught and put back into
the water.
Upon one occasion three of us-boys
of the Old brigade-were fishing in a
small pool in a narrow, sluggish river.
Jones caught a small pike. and as il
was understood, being barely four
pounds, he cut the hooks out of its gull
let and threw the fish in again. Inside
of 30 seconds Jones caught the same
fish again. Once more he cut out the
hooks. and this time he had to maui it
very much. Once more it was kicked
in
Then caught it. still bleeding. / got
the hooks out with difficulty, and be-
fore L could throw the fish in again a
terrier dog bit it half through. ThepI
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-18
Notice of PubIication-Chancery

State of Illinois, L.
Ro sk island county. IS
1910.
Ellen NJ. Dor aldson. adminiStratriX of the es-
tate of Andrew Donaldson, deceased, VS.. VIII
liam n. Doonan, administrator of the state of
Frederick Buckley. decs aSed. Isabella Buck
lev, Cora Young, Sena ManoOrin. j. +. Robin
son. trustee, Mrs. +. w Bougbton, James BalS-
er, in chancery, general No. 1852
Afidavit of non-reSidence OF Cora Young and
Mrs. +. w Boughton, two of the defendants
above nsmed, having been filed in the
ONCE of the clerk of sad circuit court of
Rock Island county. notice is hereby given
to the said nonresident defendants that the
complainant has filed her bill OF COM
plant in said court, the chancery side
thereof, on the 2:5rd day of November, A. ID. 1899
and that a summons thereupon issued out
of said court, against said defendants,
returnable on the first day of January, A. d.
1900, as is by law required.
Now, therefore, unless you, the said Cora
Young and Mrs. F. w Bougbton shall per-
sonally be and appear before the said circuit
court of Rock Island coun y on the first day of
the next term thereof, to be holder in the court
house in the city of Rock Island in said county,
on the first day of January. ID. 1900 and lead,
answer demur to the said complainant's
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. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island. Illinois, November, 23d, 1899.
JACKsON HURST. Complainant's Solicitors
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-18
Publication Notice.
State of Illinois,

State of Illinois,
Rock Island County. S.
In the circuit OF said county. To the Sep
tember term, A. ID. 1899.
Carl j. Mueller William Ferguson, Simon
Dexter, Jessie A. Dexter, Lucy A. MatlOck.
Maria Q. Dutton, Carrie Cummings, George
Matlock. Edward Thompson Samuel Thomp-
son, Katie Thompson and Clifford Thompson.
Foreclosure.
Afidavit by Carl ]. Mueller, complainant In
the above entitled cause, OF the non residence
nf Edward Thompson. Samuel Thompson,
Katie Thompson and Clifford Thompson i'm
pleaded with the above named defendants,
William Ferguson, simon Dexter, Je Ssie A
Dexter, Lucy A Matlock Maria q. Dutron
Carrie Cummings and George Matlock, having
been filed in the clerks office of the circuit
court of sad county, notice is therefore
given to the said Edward Thompson, Samuel
Thompson, Katie Thompson and Cliffori
Thompson, nonresident defendants, that the
complainant filed his amended bill of COM
plant in said court on the chancery side there
of on the I'd day of December, A. D. 1899. And
that thereupon the summons issued out Of
returhable on the first Monday in the month
of January next, that is ry law required.
Now. unless you, the said nonresident de fend-
ants alb we named, shall personally be and sp-
pear before the said circuit court on the
first day of the next term thereof, to be holden
first Monday 10 January next, and plead, an
Swer or demur to the said complanants 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.
Rock Island, Ill, Dec. 2, 1899.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
MCENIRY g. MCENIRY,
COmplanantS Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-18
Exeeutor's Notice.
Estate of John KIeinmaier. deceased.

E8tHtt OF JO1n hItIuLD dIbrl UtCC48ed-
The undersigned having been appointed ex-
ecutor of the last will and testament of John
Kleinmaier, late of the county of Rock Island,
notice that he win appear before he count9
court of Rock Island county, at the county
court room, in the city of Rock Isl.
and, at the February term, A. ID. 1900 on the
first Monday In February next, at which time all
persons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the pur-
pose OF having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment to the
Datea this 18th day of December A. D. 1899.
REISHART GEIGER Executor
Marion T. Sweeney, Attorney for for Execu-
tor.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-18
I<rurer's Lion In London.

Kruger's pet aversion, the young
male lion sent to Pretoria as present
from Mr.. Cecil Rhodes and rejected as
an inauspiciOus augury by the Boer
president. has, as the result of the re-
cent visit to South Africa of DIR. z. L..
Sclater, f. r. s., secretary of the 70
illogical society in London, become the
property of that body. says the London
Telegraph. 1t is now on its way from
Cape Town in charge OF a special at
tpnd1Dt
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-18
That Throbbinr Headaohe

Would quickly leave you if you
used DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thous-
ands of sufferers have proved their
matcbless merit for sick and nervous
headaches. They make pure blood
and strong nerves and build up your
health. Easy to take. Try them.
Only 25 cents. Money back if not
cured. Sold by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-18
Executors Notice.
Estate OF Henry Tremann, deceased

EStat6 OI bCHry ITtnuaIIu' utCtHStu
The undersigned, having been appointed exc
cutrix of the last will and te-tament of Henry
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 February
term, on the first Monday in February next,
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose OF having the same
adjusted All persons Indebted to said estate
are requested to make Immediate payment TO
the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of December. A. d. 1899
MARIA TREMANS, ExecutIix.
JACKSON G. HURST ATTORNEYS
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-18
LEGAL.
Publication Notice.
Sweeney & Walker, Attorneys.

Sweeney s Walker. Attorneys
State of Illinois, tx
Rock Island county,
In the circuit court. To January term, A. ID
1900.
Geraldine Humbert vs. Randolph Humbert
Bill for divorce.
To the above named nonresident defend
ant, Randolph Humbert.
Afldavit of your non-residence having been
fled in the once of said circuit court, no.
tice is hereby given to you that the above
named complainant has fled in said court her
bill of complaint agaiI st you on the chancery
side of said court; that a summons in chancery
has been issued in said Cause against you re-
turnable to the next term of said court to be
begun and holden at the court house IN
the city of Rock Island in said county on
the first Monday of January. A. D. 1900, at
which time and place you win appear and
plead. answer or demur to said bill of COM
plant if you see fit.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 2sth day OF
November, A. d. 1899
GEORGE w. GAMBLE.
Clerk of Circuit Court in and for Rock Island
county Illinois.
SWEENEY & WALKER.
Solicitors for Complainant.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-18

kicked the fish in, and Brown caught
it. At last we got so tired of catching
this fish that 1 threw it away in dis
gust. 1t caught in the fork of 4 willow
tree and staid there for half an hour,
when a crow attacked it. dislodging it
from the tree. but not before it had re-
moved one of the eyes. The selfsame
fish was caught next day by the keep
er.-Fishing Gazette.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-18
She Hadn't Dropped or.

"Delia,'
"YiS, ma'am.'
81 am very tired, and am going to
lie down for an hour"
"Yis, ma'am.'
"If L should happen to drop off, call
me at o'clock"
"Yis, ma'am.'
So my lady lies down, folds her
hands, closes her eyes and is soon in
the land of dreams. She is awakened
by the clock striking 6 and cries indig-
nantly:
"Deliav'
''Yis, ma'am."
"Why didn't you call me at 3 o'clock,
as I told you to do?"
"Shure. ma'am, ye tould me to call ye
if We had dropped off. 1 looked in on We
at 5, and We hadn't dropped off at all!
Ye was lyin on the bed in the same
place. sound asleepr