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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24
AN ENCHANTED PITCHER.
The Relic of Fntality. 1t Is Pre-
served by Superstition.

About five miles from Aiken, S. c..
on the Charleston dirt road and in
sight of the railway. is little place
! that was first christened Polecat. but
! afterward changed TO Montmorenci. the
French for that odorous little animal.
Many years ago Il young woman came
with her pitcher to draw q bucket of
water from n well at Montmorenci and
set the vessel in the followed top of
stone post that some of the railroad
men had moved there. While drawing
the water flash of lightning came that
struck the chain to which the well
bucket was attached. and the woman
was killed in her tracks. Her remains
were removed. but the pitcher was left
just where the dead girl had set it. To
this day the pitcher remains in the
same place. and so far from being re-
moved, it is said that no living hand
has ever touched it save its's owners,
although near the side of the public
road.
But the most wonderful thing is the
superstition attached to the pitcher
There is an Undesirable influence sur
rounding it that prevents its touch
Hundreds of people have gone with the
firm determination of lifting the pitch
Ell, but when they approach 1t strange
repugnance comes over them, and they
hurriedly depart without carrying out
the object of their visit.
One night a bully in the neighbor-
hood, while under the influence of
whisky, made bet with some friends
that he would go and bring back the
pitcher. He left to do SO, but soon re-
turned as pale ne a sheet and empty
handed. Boys" he remarked. mo
person alive can lay hands ON that
pitcher. and l wouldn't attempt it
again for the whole of Aiken county"
He refused to tell his experience and
said he would not talk about it Other
parties have gone to see it. but met
with the same repulsive feelings.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24
Notice of PubIIcatIon-Chancery
State OF Illinois. -.
Rn..Lr I.Innn Count. =.

SLaLe OF ilLlhols- -
Rock Island County, -
In the circuit court, May term, 1899. In
chancery.
Cora Murphey vs. Howard J. Murphey
Aridayit OF the nun-residence of the de
PENDANT HOwardJ Murphey. having been filed
IN the clerk = Office of the circuit of said
county, notice Is therefore hereby given to
the said nonresident defendant that the com
pIsIinaut filed her bill OF complaint in SAID
court. on the cbancery side thereof. on the
I'd day OF March. 1899, and that there
upon summons issued out of said court.
wherein said suit Is now pending. retUrna able on
the first Monday in the month of May next.
- Il by law required. Now. unless you. the said
nonresident de PENDANT above named. Howard
J. Murphey. shall personally be and appear be
fore said circuit court. on the first day of the
next term Thereof. to be holden at Rock Isl
and in and FOR the said county. on the LIST
Monday In May next. and plead, answer
or deiuur TO > id cOmplIinanJ's bill OF com
plant. the same and the matters and things
therein CHARGED and stated Will be taken a.
con eSSed. and a decree entered against you
according 10 the prayer of said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk
Rock Island. Illinois March y. 1899.
STUHGEOS & MARSHALL
Compartments Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24
Publication Notice.

Sweeney & Walker. Solicitors
State of Illinois.
Rock Island County
Foreclosure. General No. f53s.
Ia The Circuit Court To the May term a D.
i-zg
Hack Hawk Homestead BC ldIns Loan aud
savings Association ~ PERI V. Weaver
ing Martha J. WeayctlinE. Thomas Smart.
Annie Bailey Alice r Cohen Allen - Co.
ben. Joseph Cohen. v Diam Cohen. Edward
Cohen. Annie Cohen Maggie CoIhurn-
To the above named defendants. Thomas
Smart aud Edward Cohen and each OF then:
AfidAyit that you. the said Thomas Smart
are a NONRESIDENT Of the lie Of Illinois and
that YOU. the said I'd a ard tsOben have zone
out OF the state of iliuois. 50 ~ Al suura,us
cannot he served upon you. hayinE. ben tiled
IN the once Of the clerk of the Ctrsuit CuTIrt
Of said ttOcl Island county. Illinois. notice j.
hereby given 10 you. anu cscl OF you Ibat 4 bs
above named cornpiaiEtanl has he's e!ofor,- fIIed
IN said court IL uil OF complaint agas II yOtfon
The chanccry side OF said court and th.t tbc
said cause j. sill pending therein ~ u usrt,sr-
mined acd that SAID cause has BEEN cnnti,5,d
FOR service u ~ the next May term al I'D
co-rt to begun Ind huldcc ~ The court nots-,.
IA the city or Rock Island n said count, ard
Sta-e. beginning on the first eronday la Msv a
ID. tsls ~ viii. b time aad place you vii an
pear. plead answer OF Cem-r 10 said In 81
complaint u yousec NJ
UaIed Rock Isiaa6- Illinois this SIst dav OF
II arch A ID. 1883
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. CLERK.
SwEESEY q WALES.
Solicitors for Ccmplaiaants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24
PROSPECT OF PEACE AT PANA.
Operators and Strikers Comforting to Set
tie Their Diff ulties-


Pana, Ills. April 2i.-Since the riot
on Monday. April 10, D. J. Keefe. presi-
dent of the state labor bureau. and 9th
er state officials. members of the labor
and arbitration boards, have been con-
ferrinS with the operators of the Paua
mines in an effort to induce them to
meet the state officials of the United
Mine Workers with the object Of bring
ing about a settlement of the miners
and operators differences. AS a result
OF their work d. J. Overholt, president
OF the Springside Coal company. and
George V. Penwell. president of the
PenwelI Coal Mining company, left Sat
urday for Chicago, where they VIII con-
fer with State President John NJ.
Hunter. stale Secretary and Treasurer
William d. Ryan. and other officials OF
the United Mine Workers of illinois.
1t is reported that the undeTst 9nding
upon which a settlement Will he made
Is: Operators TO discharge all negro
miners and state miners furnish trans
portation for them TO their former
homes; operators to recognize the union
and employ only white union miners.
Concessions will be made by both min
Srs and operators in regard to price for
mining. II is generally believed that an
entirely satisfactory settlement will be
arranged 70 go into effect May |.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24
Notice of PubIIcatIon-Chancery
McCaskrin & McCaskrin. lawyers

State of Illinois
Ro X Island County.
In the Circuit Court, May term, =. u 1850.
Enua Williams - George y. Williams, II
chancery.
An a1idayit having been duly certified and
sworn TO and filed in the clerk 5 Oince OF SAID
county and state by the above named com
plainant. Emma Williams. showing that the
residence OF the above named defendant Is
unknown notice Is therefore hereby given
10 the said defendant that the cOmpla nant
He'd her bill of complaint in said court. on the
chancery side thereof, on the 2>d day OF Mar, L.
1879. and tina: thereupOn summons issued out
of said court, wherein said suit IS now pending
returnaDle on the first Monday in the month OF
May next. = 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 hOlde1 at Rock Island
In and for the Said county on the first hOncay
In May next, and plead. answer or oemur to the
said cOmplainant's bill Of complaint. the same
and the matters and things therein charged
and stated w'D be taken as confessed and
decree entered against you according to the
prayer of said bill.
GEORGE ". GAMBLE Clerk
Rock Island Illinois March -. 1899
MCCAsKHIS & MCCASRRIS.
Complainant Solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24
win Hurry tn; Mcleod Law Case. "a

Detroit. April Ex-Governor Pingree
and other members OF the Dstro.t street
railway commission have definitely de-
cided to hasten the test OF the Mcleod
law under which they are negotiating
for the purchase of the street railways
by the city. without waiting for the
action of opposing attorneys. 1t has
been shown quite conclusively that the
erasures found in the Mcleod bill ware
made before its passage by either honsa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24
Executors Notice.

Estate OF Julia COrEen, deceased-
The undersigned having Deen appointed ex
ecutrix OF the last W III and te-tanent OF Jullsi
COrken. 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
June term on the first Monday in June
next 1T which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and
requested to attend, for the purpose OF nav
ing the same adjusted
An persons Indebted to said estate are re-
Quested to make immediate payment TO the
undersigned
Dated this 18th day OF April A. d 1899
JULIA CORKES. ExecutriX-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24

says that two Spanish officers attempted
20 enter the rebel lines Saturday to con-
fer with Aguinaldo regarding the Span
iSh prisoners. The officers under a flag
Of truce proceeded in a carriage toward
Calumpit. but were stopped by the rebel
outposts on the read. who assumed
menacinS attitude. refused to parley
with the commissioners. and the latter
were compelled to return.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24
Animals That KNOW Roads.

Tie Welsh mountain sheep have OBJ
tanned legal recognition of their ability
TO distinguish boundaries and their own
roads through their pastures. One flock
OF sheep fought trespassing flock and
the court decided that the sheep were
worth half crown more than others
because they knew their roads and
boundaries
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24
LEGAL.
Acknowledgement. Notice.
nf Inhn 1rnsnn nr,Irr- deceased.

Estate OF John Wilson Drury deceased
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator of the estate Of John VII
son Urury. late of the county OF Rocs
Island, state OF Illinois deceased nerepy
gives notice that he vii appear before the
county court of ROCK Island county az the
county court room, in the city OF Rocs Islano-
At the June term, on the first Monday
In June next. at which TINE AZ per
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested 10 attend Tor the puf-
pose OF having the same adjusted
An persons Indebted 10 said estate are re-
ouested to MAKE Immediate payment TO the
UNDERLINED 49,
Dated tEis 2sth day of March. A d 1899.
HENRY q. COSSELLY. AdmintstratOr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24

An ambitious young writer having
asked. what magazine will give me
the highest position quickest % was
told. "a powder magazine, if you con-
tribute fiery article. %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24
Death of Brave Col. stotsenberg.

Col. Stotsenburs, deciding to charge
as the cheapest way out of the diff
Guilty, led the attack at the head of his
regiment. He fell with bullet in the
breast, dying instantly, about 200 yards
from the breastwoTks. Lieutenant Sis
son fell with a bullet in his heart. the
bullet striking him near the picture of
girl suspended 10y a ribbon from his
neck Ia the meantime the artillery had
arrived and shelled the trenches. The
Filipinos stood until the Nebraska
troops We're right on the trenches. and
then they bOlted to the second line Of
entertainments. a mile back. The Ne
braska regiment lost two privates killed
and had many wounded, including two
heutenants. The Iowa regiment had
several wounded. The Utah regiment
had one officer and three men wounded.
Thirteen dead Filipinos were found in
the trench
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24
Local Markets.

Co.n-37cn3sc.
Oats-2gezt30c.
Hav-Timothy, sII wild s75oass.
StraW-{4 5OnS5
B1tteT-Fair TO choice. I5c; fresh creamery.
2Oc.
hggs-Ilc-
Chickens-sc per pound.
Ducks-7c per pound
Turkeys-Live, Zoe per pound
COal-SOft, Ifc
Cattie-Butcbers pay for eorn-fed steers.
45Ece55c; COWS and beifers, 3AcU4c; calves
ser SC.
Hogs-354c g31<c-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24

Vegetarians assert that one acre OF
land will comfortably support four per-
sons on a vegetable diet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24
Nebraska the Heavies, Loser.

The Americans carried the second
trench with small loss and are holding
the town tonight. Colonel Stotsenburg
has won a reputation as one Of the
bravest fighters in the army. He all
ways led his regiment. and had achieved
remarkable popularity with his men
since the war began. although during
his first COlonelcy the volunteers. who
We're not used TO the rigid discipline of
the regular troops. thought him hard
officer The loss of the Nebraska regi-
ment in the campaign is the greatest
sustained by any regiment, and today's
disaster has greatly saddened officers
and men, who promise to take fierce
vengeance in the next fight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24
Under Double Fire for Two Hours.

Two mer who were carrying a COM
rade. were shot in the arms, but they
continued with their burden. Major
Bell sent for achievements to rescue
the body of the killed cava-ryman. and
a battalion OF the Nebraska regiment
under Major Hufford arrived and ad-
vanced until checked by vollcys from
the eEemys trenches. The Americans
lay about 500 yards from the trenches,
behind rice burrows. under fire, for two
hours. Several men were sunstruck.
one dying from the effects of the heat,
as they lay there waiting for the ar
tillery 10 come up. Finally the Second
battalion arrived and then Col. Stotser-
burg, who had spent the night with his
family at Manila, came upon the field.
The men Immediately recognized him
and raised a cheer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-24
EDLEADING HIS MEN
Brave Stotsenberg Falls at the
Head of Charge Against
the FiIipinos.
OUR LOSS IN THE FIGHT IS HEAVY.
Seven Killed on the Field and Forty.
Four Others Wounded.

Lieut.. Sisson Also Falls in Front with u
Bullet in His Heart-Our Troops Capt
Two Lines of Intrenchments but
the Fiiipinos DO Better Shooting Than
Usual and Stand Better, Losing but
Thirteen In Dead.
Manila. April %. $50 p. MN an en-
counter with the Filipinos today near
Quingaa, about four miles northeast of
.Malolos. seven Americans were killed
and forty-four wounded. The follow
ing We're Killed: Colonel John NJ. Stot-
senberg, OF the First Nebraska regi-
ment, formerly of the Sixth cavalry;
Lieutenant Sisson, of the same regi-
ment; two privates of the Nebraska
regiment and three privates of the
Fourth cavalry. Most of the wounded
belong to the First Nebraska regiment.
The FilipinCs retreated with snail s..
The engagement developed into a dis
astrous though successful fight. The
insurgents had a horseshoe trench
about mile long. encircling a rice field
on the edge of a wood. Major Ben. with
forty caValrymen. encountered a strong
outpost. One OF his men was killed and
five were wounded by a voiley. The
Americans retired. carrying Their
wounded under fire and with great diff
Guilty. being closely pursued, a fog en-
aiding the enemy to creep up to them.
Under Double Fire for Two Hours.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-06
STRIKE ON NEW YORK SUN.
That Paper Said to he Importing
Printers to Replace Union Men.

That Paper Said to he Importing
Printers to Replace Union Men.
New York. August Representation
of Typographical union No. 8 waited upon
Assistant Business Manager Paddock of
the New York Sun tonight TO ask him IL
he would abSle by the rules and regula-
lions Of the typographical union as at pres
ent in vogue. This action was the result,
it was said at the headquarters of the
union, OF ,'umors which reached the mem
bers on Friday that Charles w. Edwards,
who Is said to be in charge of the me-
chanical arrangements OF the sun, was
about to replace union compositors and
stereotypers with non-union men. About
tho time the conference was going on l3o
compositors eight boys and ten stereo-
typers stopped work, but remained. about
the premises. They were orderly and made
no demonstration. Notwithstanding this,
the police of the Oar street station were
notified and number OF police were sent
to guard tho sun office.
At the headquarters OF Typographical
Union No. II was said that a force of
non-union men was on it's way here from
Philadelphia on boat and the men would
probably arrive here Sunday morning. All
information concerniss the matter was re-
fused at the editorial rooms and business
office of the Sun tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-06
SHORT NEWS STORIES.

WAsHINGToN.-Thc National convention
OF the Association of Postmasters VIII meet
IN Washington. September to ~.
SAN FRANCIsCO.--The funeral OF Colonel
Hawkins, late commander OF the Tenth Penn
syiYania volunteers, were held ut Masonic
temple.
NEW YoRK.--senator Wolcott of Colorado,
Tod Sloan. the jockey; Pedlar Palmer. the
nugilst, and Israel Zangwll arrived mere on
the Campnnia.
SAN FRANCISCO.-Cong w. A.
Piper is dead after a lingering illness. De-
ceased was 10 years OF age and leaves an es-
tate valued at over $2o00.OOO.
SYCAMORE, Ill.-Mrs. John Williams was
shot aud killed by her divorced husband. A
crowd started in pursuit of the murderer and
he finally shot himself, dying instantly.
CLEVELAND No violence OF any kind ha:
occurred with the street car strike for more
than thirty six hours. and MS a result two ad,
IloDal companies OF militia were relieved
from duty.
PLATTsBuRG N. Y.-President Mckinley
wcnt driving twice Saturday. Mrs. Mchinley
accompanying him. Secretary OF War Root
will arrive here early next week for an i'm
portant conference with the president,
BROOKLYN, Ind.--Mrs. Kate Medaris, lol
years old. died at the home of her grand
She was born in North Carolina on June a.
1895. She leaves 100 living descendants.
NEW HAVEN. Copp.-John D. Cardinal
secretary OF the Order OF Hallway Teies
laEnerS hHlQ. -'Quitbr wv ANN" A'c'
Haven and Hartford railroad accedes to the
demands VI the telegraphers. the operators
will strike as u body all along the consoii-
dated road"
DIES MONIES. Iowa,-pemocrsts Of Polk
county, in convention. Endorsed s. II. Bashei
Of Waterloo. ultra-silverite for governor, and
denounced T. A. sells, who has had the sup
mort OF the conservatives on the money qucs-
ten. This assures the nomination OF BasheF
az the state convention, August 10.
NEW YORK by an explosion of sas. the
art gallery OF Durand 4 Rule, in the old Lorii'
lard mansion at Thirty-s!xth street and fiith
Avenue was wrecked. Paintings valued al
many thousands Of dollars were damaEed OF
Yoik were stored In the house. Some esti-
mates of the damage reach hundreds OF thou
sands OF dollars
BAITIMoRE.--Tive persons We're drowned
BIZ the capsiring Of small rowooat In the
northwest branch OF the Phtapasco river near
this city. Their names arc Andrew Deems.
William j. Lyman. James Welsh. Edward
f,arv and Mrs Hoover. The party were re-
tarnins from a days outing at 2 pleasure re-
snrt and from the statement Of Mrs Deems.
M any survivor. they were rocking the skin
when Il capsiled. The bodies were recovered.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-06
A DEMAND FOR NOTES.
Treasury Has Ordered Printed 100000 900
Of Gold Certificates.
THESE ARE TO BE EXCHANGED FOR COIN
This IL Mr.. Cages Plan for Meeting
the Call for Small Currency
with Which to Move Crops.

Washington, August 5.--The treasury
department today made a requisition on
the bureau of engraving and printing for
the printing OF 100000 900 of gold certih-
Gates. 1t is the evident intention OF the
treasury department TO be in a position tc
Issue gold certificates freely for gold coin
should the fall movement of currency lead
to demand at the treasury for gold coin.
1t Is to be noted that while coins can be
freely had in denominations of flves and
tens, the law restricts the issue of gold
certificates of denominations OF $50 or
multiples thereof. 1t is a debatable ques
tion therefore whether gold certificates
Will adequately meet the demand for
money OF small denominations.
Tho present call for paper money, 1t is
said, is not due to any reduction Of notes
OF any kind. The treasury has for long
period had only S20,000000 for use In all
its offices and has been able to put out
notes only in redemption or in exchange
for other denominations. All tAc rest OF
the ss45, 100000 of paper is In the hands
Of the banks or the people and in an UNI
usual degree in the Northwest and South
west.
Secretary Gage resumes the issuance OF
gold certificates with the purpose of ex-
tending the aid of the government for
moving crops in any proper way that offers
or is believed by prudent pc Gle to be
healthful. Now that the department has
gone to the limit of its power in this di-
rection, it Is insisted the banks and the
people must adjust themselvet 20 the stu
alton. Treasurer Roberts places emphasis
on the fact that for these certificates gold
coin must be deposited in the treasury
absolutely dollar for dollar. The. volume
OF currency therefore can not receive any
increment by this process. The certain
tiuidty is, however, added since the GER
tifcates will be likely to be passed from
hand to hand and be shipped with greater
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-06

by DR.. Broughton against the mayor six
we eks ago. and the mayors subsequent pledge
to reform or resign. The mayor, IL appears
from the stories going the rounds today, has
has not succeeded In living up to his prom
ises, and hence his resignation is being specu-
lated upon.
According to the story that reopened the ar.
fair today, Mayor Woodward attracted a good
deal OF attention by his appearance at cake
walk at suburban resort, armed with n
bottle OF champagne In one coat pocket and a
bottle OF something else in the other.
From the statements OF those who brought
the story to town, the mayor was out for a
good time. and when he told some OF his
friends good night, at a downtown restaurant.
at 2 o'clock In the morning, 1t was with the
assurance that he had had II.
Tho mayor, however was at his office as
usual today and, so far as is known, the
talk did not disturb him. One OF his close
friends is quoted saying that he has no
Intention OF resigning.
DR.. Broughton who poses as the ayenging
Nemesis OF the mayor, Is now In New York
ard is not due to return for a couple of weeks
or more. unless called back to resume his
fight upon the mayor. which Is not altogether
improbable.
Mayor Woodward's friends are making all
possible efforts to keep down agitation OF tho
matter and prevent another scene In council.
but It would not be n surprise to those who
have been excepting up with the procession
to see the mayors resignation handed In at
anv moment as some of his stanchest sup
porters have been standing up 10 him only
upon his pledge to walk the straight and mar
row path In future.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-06
THE SOUTHERN STATES.

CHARLESTON. S. c.-Colonel l.. w. You.
man OF Fairfax. Barnwell county shipped "a
Charleston Saturday the first bale OF his
seasons cotton.
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn.-Presidont Rich n,
the Southern Mormon mission nns offered $500
reward for the capture OF tn. leaders OF ihe
Fleming and Bell county, Kentucky, mobbers,
CHARLESTON. s. C.-Word has besn r..
eoived here from Creston. w. Va, Of ths
death OF DR.. l.. A. Lawrence. president ~
the Charleston Consolidated Railway AMI Gas
enn.pany. Dr., Lawrence was a native Of this
State, but was well known IN financial air.
cles OF Baltimore and Washington.
LITTLE ROCK. AKA damage suit hs .
beer Med In the Circuit court al Hot Sprlng.
BY Emma l.. Hart against sheriff Wi,iisn,ss
for $4,000. The suit is the outgrowtl, OF ti,s
ms morahle trsgety OF Marsh ie. in whisA tixs
men we're killed on the strsaI ~ ibas 80
lnsiuclnx James =. Hart. iafhe. Of Inc ri liz
TN, The oomplainant chafges the shsrlm =,
recus with the killing and asks dnnages. ~
CHARLESTON. S. c,--Herbeu Ellerhas !.
son Of the late governor. was eithsr III
ana his body put on the railroad trse s.''s =,
s,n aseiaentaily by the soathbound ys.,.
euie tram In Marion county this state rbv,e
GAY nisnt Tbs body VISA torn 10 niscss 49,
d'nefent oones and pieces Of nesh We're fon nnS