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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-28
In Interests of Local Busines

a meeting of the special committee of
the Business Mems Association, appointed
TO consider a. plan to increase the number
of shoppers IN this city from nearby points,
was held last evening. A plan was adopted
whereby TO provide a rebate on railroad
fares. and 1t will be submitted for action
TO the association at the meeting which
viii be held Tuesday evening in Willard
Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-28
Progress Made in Construction of
Houses IN Several Localities.
THE new WILLARD HOTEL ENTERPRISE
Values of Land in Business Sec
tons Of the City.
V A RIOU U M A Il T E r S

An item of interest in the real estate
market was made known the other
day In a rather unusual fashion. 1t
came out in the course of the ad-
dress delivered at the funeral of Robert o.
Hoffman In speaking of his career the
clergyman said that Mr.. Hoffman had but
recently concluded the sale of the St.
Vincent Orphan Asylum property and
had obtained for it the sum of $3.50,
600. When the announcement of the
conclusion Of the agreement for the
sale Of this property was made some
months ago the price was not mentioned,
and there have been various conjectures
as to what Messrs. Woodward and 10th
rop gave for this holding.
AS the land has frontage of 900 feet on
G street and 100 feet both on 10th and 18th
streets, and contains nearly 10000 square
feet 1t is evident at the figures named that
the asylum will be paid for the land, as the
building does not figure in the sale as of
any value, at the rate of So % per square
foot.
1t is understood that the asylum direc
tors have two years in which to provide
another home for the orphans and SO for
that interval, or so much of it as may be
needed there will be no change in the pres
ent uses of the building Upon the expira-
ton Of that time or as soon as the new
owners gam poS9esSloll' II - uiluot Tcoo''
they will begin the erection of an addition
to their present establishment, which, In
some respects, will practically duplicate 1t.
1t is recognized that the price paid makes
this sale, in that particular alone, one of
the most notable that has been made in the
business section of the city for several
years, and that If the property be looked
upon as G street property, the price OBJ
tained is much greater than has ever been
paid on that street Considering the size of
the holding and the price given, it is evil
dent that property in the business section
q he city iS Nalua hla
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-28

Progress In building in the suburbs, in
the vicinity of North Capitol street, Is no
ticeable, now that the street railroad factl-
tiles are such that travel in that locality
has increased. Houses are going up and
arrangements have been made for the cree
ton of others 1t is thought by some that
the experience In the development of CO.
lumbia Heights and Washington Heights
is to be repeated in that locality and that
in surprisingly short space of time the va
cant lots and fields will be covered with
houses. At any rate what is believed to be
a start in this direction has been made,
and dwellings have been erected or are be-
ing erected. 1t is claimed that the prevailing
prices are about ST. 500 for the three-story
houses and from $1,000 to 5000 for the two
story houses. r. E. Middaugh is building
three three-story houses on S street and
six on r street between North Capitol and
list streets, while two-story houses contain
ing about eight rooms are being built as
follows: By GREGG & Haslip. seven
houses on street and three on street;
by Bailey & Aiken, three houses on R
street, and by Metcalf & Lewis, eight
houses on Quincy street
The silver star., 1899-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Pyle. Mrs. Ordway and
Mrs. Akin went to Mancos Monday
evening to attend the meeting Of
Ramona Temple Of Rathbohc Sisters re.
turning Tuesday morning And reporting
very enjoyable time. After the meet.
ing Of the Temple the tiiembsrs OF
Aztec Lodge Knights of Pythias gave
dancelin the new hall. Thirty.fve or
forty couples were present. Tho music
was excellent and the floor was perfec.
tion. and everyone enjoyed themselves;
The:dancing continued until half past
twelve when refreshments were served
by tho Ratht one s ste n the reeep i'm
room OF the Castle Hall. The good
people Of Mancos thoroughly under.
stand the art OF entertaining visitors.
The silver star., 1899-06-16
TIL Il,
THE
New York World
THRICEsA.WEEK
ADDITION.
Practically a Daily at the Ftice of
q Weekly

FractlcalIy OPlIy at tno fr1ce of
o Weekly
The striking and important events
Of the last year have 1stnblished the
overwhelming value Of Tnk TnI,Ioi:.i.
wEkK WOMB to eycty., ,redder. For an
almp3t nominal suth 1t has kept its sub.
scribers Informed q the progress Of all
our wars ani. moro over. hnu reported
them MS promptly and fully us il 1t were
daily. With our interests still extend
ing Throughout the world; with our
troops operating in the phillppincn. and
the grcnt Presidential campaign, too, NJ
band itp vnluc in further increasea. ,
The motto Of TIM TiiaioE.l.WsEt
WonLp is improvement. y ptrivcs c1uh
year to DO better titan It wac tho year
before. nnd pdAllc confidence In It is
shown by IN, fact thtt It now circulates
moro than twico as many papers every
week as nny other newspaper, not d
daily, published In America.
W. offer this tncqualcd newspaper
and The SILVER SrAg together one
year fot $3.50. The regular subscriptions
rice Of the two pspefs 10 $500.
The silver star., 1899-06-16
Died.

Little Mildred Willis, dauphtet
of Mrs. William Iongwell, age ?
years, 4 months and 6 days.
While tie mothers heart is rent
with grief and she will miss little
Mildred, she will have an attraction
to higher and happier plain and
there meet the bright little one
where these sad partings come no
more, and we to learn again from
this that in tile biidst Of life we are
in death, one day in life and health
the next, in an never ending Eter.
nifty and II we were all called as
suddenly as little Mildred, how
many cohld ANSWER I'VE are ready"
How careful, OH how careful then
ought we to lite. Mrs Longwell
will greatly feel this sad affection
We hope She we'll look up and feel
that It Il only for a time that while
the little form of her darling girl
rests IN the grave free from pain,
sickness or evil influence the spirit
is ever Watching and longing to
welcoint Mamma home. We loved
her, yes WI loved her but angels
loved her moro and they have gently
called her to yondcr shining shore.
CoMMuNlcArRp.
The silver star., 1899-06-16

The mines and SHELTERS all the closing
count Of the eight hour law The Grant Smeer have
cosed the Globe and the American will by time
The miners demand Of IS day will probably Smuger Union
ana the Tom Boy and likely the Japan mines Telluride.
The silver star., 1899-06-16

For the Fourth Of July an open rate
OF one standard fare minimum fare so
centsr between all points in Colorado
on the d. 4 r. G.. Florence Il Cripple
Creek and r. q. So. Ry5., and between
all points in New Mexico on ID. d r. G.
r. r.. Selling dates July ard and 4th.
Final limit July 9th except that tickets
sold tn Pueblo may be limited for return
passage to July 9th, 1922.
The silver star., 1899-06-16
MlNINo NEWS.
Telluride Esantlnfk.

Quite a number OF mining men
were called to Saw Pit and Placer
vile this Iweek, which shows in.
creased operations in those districts.
Some good copper finds are report
ed during the week in the vicinity
Of Placerville; and the veins being
opened by work are showing ci,-
couragingly.
The silver star., 1899-06-16

The Dudley bros. who hre driv.
ing crosscut tunneli on the Slide
group in Navajoc basin fof the Saw
Pit Gold Mining and Milling Co.,
are nearing the objective point of
their labors, and think they will
cut the vein Of one Of the leading
claims Of the group in a few days,
In fact are expecting any shot to
break away the deviHiig ground
between breast and veih. There is
every indication to believe that this
property will be producer this
summer.
The silver star., 1899-06-16

Carol Pyle came down from Rico
last week to atteud the marriage of his
brother, Harry. Carroll says the future
prospects of Rico are little gloomy at
present, but thinks Rico and the state
will come out on top yet.
The silver star., 1899-06-16

Excursion rates for Strawberry Day
at Glenwood Springs, June oath 1890.
From Ouray, Rico and intermediate
stations to Grand functions. the follow
ing rates: Rico. 1856. Saw Pit eS.26
Montrose. s5.75, Ophir $3.50. Placerville
$50, Delta $3.50, Telluride $3.50.
The silver star., 1899-06-16

Owing to the serioiis illness of
Manager Wheeler the Lizzie c. at
Saw Pit is not Being pushed very
extensively. Mr.. Wheeler is suf-
fefihg from partial Paralysis; and
will likely be some time before he
can look after the affairs Of the
mine again.
The silver star., 1899-06-16

G. P. Ellis, Of the Montezuma journal
was in town last Thursday evening at.
tending the Red Men meeting. Bro.
Ellis is an enthusiast Red Man and is al.
ways found at the wigwam at any and
all Of the tribes pow-wows.
The silver star., 1899-06-16

Editorial Notes.
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The Saida Mail has its goth year
Hanna has and soon there will be na,hue of
Mark Hanna still gns His candidate for governor was
Montfoe had another little anything
President Mckinley will probably volunteers for
the Philippines in few days.
And now is limited that Henry getting tired of the
Populst. Was Henry elected last fall?
The pandealer thinks ouray world be-
cause they take off their hats at the theatre
Admiral Dewey is his way from Hong Kong What
rousirg old time there will be when he home.
The etet says has his faults in oufay but
to state where he had slowed his good qualities
Congressman Bailey likely to be the democratic cand
date tor the Speakeshp OF course he has
til said that there has been ssoooooo given by wealthy
people of the United States colleges etc
The trouble in the Samoan United States Ger
and England has warsp will soon be
withdrawn.
Germany believes expansion Gott wants to
expand there nothing that's aOthers no e
wind work fighting
court mas decided that eight
work. parties share
the blame of breaking the law.
Col Henderson be in the lead Speakership When
Hopkins withdrew in the Coones was mighty rush to
get into the Henderson band wagon.
Attorney General Monne prosecuting the
Standard Oil Co. after the great sugar some of the
other states had Monnett not thrive so we'll
The mines the state are closing down oh ac
count of the eight hour law The Grant Snee have
closed the Globe and the American by this time
line miners demand Of IS day will probably close Smug
and the Tom Boy and likely the Japan mines Telluride.
The main portion Of the little chama was burned
last Tuesday Depot among the buildings des
troyed No fire ppaats fight the with and
heavy wind so of the had Chama
town without fire Others But Chama
will likely organize kind of its
6rh
The silver star., 1899-06-16
MARRIED.

There was quiet wedding at
the home ofPostmaster Ordway last
Sunday evening at o'clock. Miss
Louise Shamhorst and Mr.. Harry
V. Pyle were united in marriage by
Judge Pyle. The guests present
were George and Mrs. Bauer, ]. j.
Harris, H. D. Brindle and the
parents and brother and sister OF
the bride and groom. After the
ceremony an elegant lunch of cake,
strawberries and ice cream were
served The young couple have
lived almost all their lives in this
county andlare we'll and favorably
known. "THE SILVER STAR"
joins with their many friends in
wishing that their married life will
be bright, happy and prosperous.
-O-O-O-
A FEW MORE.
The silver star., 1899-06-16

The main portion Of the little Can1a was burned
last Iuesdy Depot and round house among buildings
troyed No fire apparatds to fight the flames WITH
heavy wind of the had Chama only
town without fire procctonhere But Chama
will likely organize some kind of fire its
fire.
The silver star., 1899-06-16

Mrs. Palmer has been very low fol
several days but is much better.
The silver star., 1899-06-16
A FEW MORE.

Mrs. Tray is very sick. She is at
present with MRS. Levy,
The silver star., 1899-06-16

j. B. Long, of Ouray lis visiting with
relatives and friends in Dolores.
The silver star., 1899-06-16
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The Salda Mail has year.
Hanna has nominated his

The salida Mail has entered on its aoth year.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-10
Dam COllapses.

The workingmen were considerably
surprised and much put out Wednes
day night when they began to pump
The water from the Moline tailrace
between the south wall of the factor
les and the cofferdam. Their sur
prise was Occasioned bv the sudden
collapse of the latter. More than 100
feet of the dam toppled over and
was completely wrecked, the wood
work and the dirt filing being sub
merged by the body of water that
rushed in. The dam had been about
completed and all was in readiness to
pump out the water so that it would
dry out for the laying of the sewer in
the rear of Deere & Co.'S. Contractors
do not seem to be falling over each
other in an effort to secure the job of
putting in the sewer, and it is likely
that the company may yet find that il
will have to do the work itself.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-10
Obituary..

johnson Nav, a resident of Scott
county since 1889, died at his home in
Allen Grove Wednesday, at the age
of 50 years. He was born in England
March 27, 1914, coming to this cOun
try at an early age. He first settled
in New York and in 1889 moved to
Scott county. When Mr.. Nav settled
in Scott county in 1889 it was almost
wilderness. He helped to break prai
rie In the west end of Davenport, but
himsef settled in the timber land at
the place which is now known as
Aliens Grove. There Mr.. Nav built
himself substantial log cabin and
had since resided in that part of the
county. At the time of his death he
owned farm of 240 acres. Mr.. Nav
was successful and one of the best
known farmers in Scott county.
f. w. Baker has received the sad
news from his cousin, James Arm
strong, Of New York City, of the
death of Mrs. John II. Taylor at her
country seat at Bay Side, Long Island.
Mrs. Taylor was born here and since
her emOval to New York has visited
relatives and friends in this city.
She was the daughter of James Arm
strong, and has many friends in this
city who will be panied to hear of her
death. Democrat.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-10
He Dodged the Question.

The story is told in The Church Re
view of 4 certain vicar near Birming
ham who had an amusing passage at
arms with his diocesan. 1t seems that
he had been in the habit of issuing 4
private manual of devotions in the
church without the bishops consent.
On the front cover. be it said, was the
notice. in bold type: Not to be taken
away. The property of the vicar
by some means or another n copy OF
the little book found its way to the
palace, and a few days after the vicar
received Il somewhat tartly worded
communication from the diocesan,
asking when his lordship had given
permission for the use of the manual.
MY dear lord bishop" wrote the
vicar, "the same week that your lord
ship received the manual, which, on
looking at the cover, you will see is
my property. my vestry clock also dis
appeared. If you viii kindly send me
the name of the person who stole my
manual il might lead TO the apprehen
sion of the person who stole my vestry
clock"
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-10
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

John Hazard has returned from
Chicago.
Miss Katharine Gest is visiting in
Chicago.
Ira Oliver leaves today on a visit to
Athens, Ill.
Mrs. E. c. Kerns left today for
Wyanet, III.
Mrs. B. c. Cline. of Chicago, who
has been visiting in the city, returned
home last night.
Hon. H. V. Fisher and wife and Mrs.
William Hosford, of Geneseo, are reg
istered at the Harper.
Mrs Sam Steinberg, of St. Paul, ar
rived today for visit at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rosenteld.
Mrs. B. Winter and daughter, Mrs.
William Weinrich, have returned from
CounciI Bluffs, where they have been
visiting.
A reception in honor of Mrs. Louis
Lofquist, of kewanee, was given yes
terday afternoon by Mrs. +. f. Peter
son, of COS Forty-fourth street. a
mum Der of Rock Island and Moline
friends were present.
Principal j. F. Darby and all the
teachers of the Rock Island High
school went to Chicago this afternoon
to remain until Tuesday night. To-
morrow they will attend 4 convention
of colleges ard secondary schools at
the university. Monday and Chicago
Tuesday they will visit Chicago's high
schools.
+. c. Dcnkmann leaves Sunday
night for St. Paul, where he is TO Join
a party of lumbermen, including
Frederick Weyerhauser and other
members of the Weyerhauser syndi-
cate for trip to the Pacific coast for
the purpose of inspecting pine lands
on which it is understood the syndi-
cate has an option. The party will
travel in a special car.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-10
TRIAL OF L|MBACH.
Alleged Notorious Criminal to
Face a Jury Next Mon
day.
STRONG FIGHT IN HIS DEFENSE.

UnIlmIted Funds Said to Have Been Fur
nIshed by Friends to Secure His Liberia
tIon-ServIces of Two Attorneys En-
gssed-Cases Set For Hearing In the
Circuit Court.
Julius Limbach, the alleged motor
ious cracksman, who has given the
name of William Davis to the author
tiles here, will be placed on trial be-
fore iUrv in the circuit court next
Mon lay for attempting to kill Officer
William Lee, of Moline, and also for
having burglars tools in his posses
sion, on both of which charges he
was indicted by the grand jury of the
September term. 1t will be recalled
that Linn bach was a member of a
gang that was discovered trying to
enter a Moline restaurant one night
during the street fair. a fierce fight
with pistols followed in the street,
during which Officer Lee put two bull
lets into Linn bach's body, and they
are still there. Linn bach's comrades
escaped. 1t is said there is an un-
limited amount of money at the de-
fendant's back to be used in the fight
that will be made to secure his free
dom. Several parties, including
woman, have been here since his in
generation at the county jail to con-
suit with attorneys, Hon. William
McEniry, of this city. and a. p. Nc
Guirk, of Davenport, having so far
been retained as counsel for his de-
fense.
other Cases Set for Trial.
Criminal cases have been set for
trial next week as follows. Mon
day-M. j. Murphy, assault and bat
terry, appeal; Daniel McGee, ct al,
larceny and burglary; William Davis.
assault with intent to XIII and having
burglars tools. Tuesday-Richard
Carnes, assault with intent to kill;
George Steenberg. receiving stolen
property; Mary Sank. bigamy; Henry
Peters. bigamy. Wednesday-Bert
Holtzheiser, escape; Raymond Ed
wards, embezzlement; y. l. Smith,
forgery; William Wynn, burglary.
Trial of the case of Simon Lehman
still occupies the attention of the cir
cult court.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-10
HICKEY IN THE GAME AGAIN.
Proposes Reorganization of the Western
Association.

Proposes Reorganization OF the western
Association.
Thomas j. Hickey, of st. Joseph,
Mo-, is reported to be making an effort
to reorganize the Western Baseball
association, of which league he was
the executive head for several years
before his home city took berth in
the Western league. He is said to
have his eyes on these towns: Sioux
City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Rock
Island, Ottumwa, Marshalltown, Day-
export and St. Joe. Burlington is
also under consideration. Neither
President NJ. H. Sexton nor Secretary
L G.. Eddy, of the Rock Island bail
club, has received any word from
Mr.. Hickey as yet on the subject.
However, Rock Island, as usual, is in
for baseball, but is dead set against
going into any more Fourth of July
leagues.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-10
It -Citv Luther League.

The annual convention of the Tri.
City Luther league will be held in St.
Paul's Lutheran church in Daven-
port, Dec. I, ard 3. The local So
cietv will be the host. Friday even
ing the league or Grace Lutheran
church of Edgewood park will have
charge of the service. Saturday af-
ternoon and evening the Davenport
league is to be responsible for the sue
cess of the meeting, and Sunday af,
ternoon the young people of the Swed.
ish Lutheran church of Moline will
vouch for the program.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-10
END OF RIVER NAVIGATION.
Next Week Will Practically Close Activity
the MIssissippI.

The navigation season is fast draw
ing to close; steamers are preparing
to 90 into winter quarters and next
Wednesday the government will cease
lighting the beacon lights. After
tn .se lights are extinguIshed boats
travelling at night run at more or less
peril, but at the present good stage of
water they can travel during the day
in safety.
The stage of water at the bridge at
a IN. was 2.3O and at noon it was
2.25. The temperature at noon was
60.
The Winona and Pilot were in and
out of the local port today.
Travel over the bridge yesterday:
Foot, north. 955. south, 936: total,
,S91. Teams, north 1,049, south,
1852; total, 2,OS1; street cars, north,
50; south, SS; total, liz.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-10
Llcenaed to Wed.
Used by British Soldiers in Africa.

Capt. c. G Dennison is well known
all over Africa as commander of the
forces that captured the famous rebel
Galishe. Under date of Nov. 1, 1897,
from Yryburg, Bechuananland. ne
writes: Before starting on the last
campaign l bought a quantity of
Cham berlain' : Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy, which 1 used myself
when troubled with bowel complaint,
and had given to my men, and in
every case it proved most beneficial" :"
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-10
.BOHART'S WIFE HERE.
She Returns to Rock Island to
Make Her Future
Home.
SAYS SHE WILL APPLY FOR DIVORCE

Declares Her Husband Guilty of the Muir
der of SarifinI GaravoIdI, For Which
He Has Reen Sentenced to Two Years
In the Missouri neutrality-suspicious.
Saying She Fired Fatal Shot.
Mrs. Via Bohart, wife of John Bo-
hart, the former Rock Island saloon
keeper, who has been sentenced at ST.
Louis to two years in the penitentiary
for manslaughter, has returned to this
city to make her home, having been
advised by her attorney, she states, to
leave Missouri before the tIial of her
husband occurred. She is Bohart s
second wife. His first wife is dead.
He had several children by his first
union. They are in St. Louis. Mrs.
Bohart came to Rock Island alone.
She visited police headquarters today
to obtain advice as to securing tran
script of the courts sentence against
her husband, from whom, she states,
she has determined to apply for di-
vorce in the Rock Island county cir
cult court.
Another Woman's Story.
Mrs. Bohart denied that she told
the St. Louis authorities that she fired
the bullet that killed Sartini Garavoldi;
that the story was invented by an
other woman that desired to get her
into trouble. She said John BOhart
murdered Garavoldi.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-10
ROCK ISLAND CHESS CLUB

Officers Are Elected for the Year-weekIy
Meetings.
The Rock Island Chess club has
elected officers for the year as follows
President-Dr. W. II. Ludewig.
Secretary and Treasurer &C. E.
Adams.
The club is in a prosperous condi-
tion, having at present II MEM
bers. Next Monday evening the Fri
City Chess club has its meeting in
Rock Island.
The club selected the Standard clu b
rooms at which to hold it's weekly
meetings.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-10
Still Hope.

Again springs the hope of the COM
short line into this city next spring.
railway men were in that citv who
said that work would begin in the
spring. Engineer Faust, who was in
charge last spring, was also in and
told the News of the same thing.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-11-10

To make it apparent to thousands
who think themselves i'll that they
are not afflicted with any disease. but
that the system simply needs cleans
ing, is to bring comfort home to their
hearts. as a costive condition is easily
cured by using Syrup of Figs. Manu-
factured by the California Fig Syrup
company only and sold by all drug
gists.