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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-01

tives who signed a petition for the re
moval of the Syrian help will quit work
Monday. unless the Syrians go.
Joseph Bisbee of West Camden, a well
known lumberman engaged in getting out
ship timber in Virginia for Knox county
builders. is in precarous condition
Some weeks ago a large stick Of timber
fell on his leg and broke il. When the
spIints were removed z number Of alb
sccsses had formed. Tic was brought
home On Tie Boston boat. Saturday, ana
u consultation Of physicians held, bu,
they offer very liJde hope.
Judge Wiswcl in the Cumberland cour.
has decTecd divorces in the following
cases: Emma /. Chapman, Portland. rs.
Ira Chapman, Gcscl tion: Eugene ~ Pike,
Portland, vS. Anna j. Pike Portland,
cruel and abusive treatment; Mary y.
Cannon, Portland, vs.. stephen w. GaEl-
mon, Cape ri lzabeth, cruel and abusive
tTea tment: Ida Press Portland, Vs. Ben
jamin Press, New York, cruel ami abusive
treatment, custody of minor child; Emma
Stowe. peerinS. vs.. William y. Stowe,
Deering, cruel and abusive trea tm@nt ana
dcscrtion: Mary \. Mal.a. Portland, W.
John Malta. Portland, gross and con
firmed 'intoXication; T.. l. Campbell, Port
land, vs.. Jennie y. Campbell, desertion.
Prof. Leslie A. Lee Of Bowdoin col
lege was in Bangor, Saturday, talking
with the Hon. William EnSel in regard
to the proposed topographic survey Of
the State, provision for which was
made by the Legislature last winter.
Prof Lee is chairman of the commits
sion appointed by the Governor. and
Mr. Engel represents on the commits
sion the land interests of the State. 1t
is proposed to secure the cooperation
of the United States government. the
general and state governments to share
the expense.
\ plan is on foot to erect at Lewiston a
monument to Nicolas Denys the first
historian of the North American conti-
nent. Nicolas Denys was royal governor
III New France when Maine was part Of
tbot province. His term was from lb5i "a
in.,s ANA his history was published IN
paris in 1913. The plan is to lay corner
stone for the monument on July J. Mayor
pottle has said that the city would pro
WIZ land ana pay for invitations and
other incldentals not to exceed SLED
Prominent Canadians say there viii be
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-01

With his right arm broken by the re-
versing lever, David Smith of Cam9eh.
\. J.. Saturday, brought the Readins
mile-a-minute express train, of wnlch ne
j. engineer. safely into the station at NJ NJ
train. He was bent double with pain. bu-
clunE to his post, refusing to allow the
fireman TO handle the throttle IN violation
of the train rules. The flyer left Camden U
al o'clock ana was due at Atlantic C!ty
in y minutes. AT Winsluw Junction Snil 4
slowed up his train for the crossing. Inc
reversing lever failed to catch in the cog
ana flew forward. breaking his arm ne
low the elbow. He was flung to the fpol
Of the cab. His fireman happened to see
him fall, and. finding HIM conscious
propped him in his seat, where smith rai
the engine with his left hand for 10 mllS>
in 20 minutes. reaching Atlantic Clty IL
time. In the station the passenger:
learned Of the accident and cheeree
Smith Justify. Smith walked three blocks
10 the hospital. and then fell from pair
and exhaustion. Smith has been railroad
ing for 10 years and has family IN cam
den.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-01
pailp n cnnebec 3ournaI.
JUMPS THE IRON.
Continued from page 1.)

pital Ambulances had been quickly
summoned from the city and although
il was long run. remarkably quick
time was made. The ambulances car
ried extra doctors 50 that the wounded
were quickly attended TO and the more
seriously hurt were hastily removed to
the several different hospitals.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-01

no doubt ABOUT securing the presence of
military and civic organizations from
Canada.
John Il. Larkin of Bangor, has been
appointed by Gov. Powers custodian
of the old arsenal ut Bangor 1t is
doubtful if Mr.. Larllin accepts the ap-
pointment, as there is strong feeling
in behalf Of the rcapDointmcnt Of
Henry Cowan, the former incumbent. q
veteran Of the Civil War.
Contrary to expectations the tau
trade has begun early on tn Pcnob-
scot, this year. The first cargo shipped
left scme days ago in the schooner
E,stellc, for Curacao. w. L.. and on Fri
day the first cargo for domestic port
left in the four-mastcd schooner
Charles Davenport for Baltimore. in
tow Of the tug lee King. This vessel
carried about 2000 tons. The four
masted schooner John F. Randall and
Charles K. Schulz are now loading at
Bangor, and will sail in a few days.
For several days past negotiations have
been in progress between syndicate ~
Brlug.tOn gentlemen. comprising Hon. H.
r. McKunnnv Byron Kimball ana John
II. Toes. ana the heirs rf tie late Lewis
SIN th. Tor thc purchase Of the large fur
niturc store ana stock on Main street.
Erdgton. the undertaking business cor
nectcd Thereto: The water pow privilcg
ANA lumber min rear the Fores. Nj II cos.
plan, ANA dwelling house opposite the
mill. al he properly of the late Lewis
Smith. The syndicate was desirous of
only occurring the store and stock Of fur
nfurc. hut the heirs would not sell with
out d,spJSiaE OF the entrc property, and
in consequence the matter has been hang
ing fire. but word was given out, Friday.
that the trade was closed and the neces-
sary papers would be made out, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-01

4 powder press III Dupont's powder
works at Carney's Point. few miles
from Woodbury.. n. j.. exploded, Sltuf-
day, killing -four men ana injuring three
others. The explosion occurred durlng
an experiment with a government giant
torpedo. Capt. Stewart. a government in
spec, wzz me OF the injured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-01

Accidents come with distressing fire.
Quency o" III: farm Cuts, bruises, Stinss
sprains DIR. Thomas Eciectric OIL re-
lieyes the pain Instantly. Never sats
without II.
mon " ed fri&wkY,n
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-01

Henry Charles Fitzroy Somerset
eighth duke of Beaufort, is dead at
London He was in his 10Th. h.yc2r.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-01
SiL.i.lI.

Minards I-inir1"nt haS -o'i. str.,.g sale.
and gives grncTLi s,tt!siarfirl..
l.. T.. ROGERS.
We lave a steady sale r1r Mfiurl.s I.lui-
m.nt Tie Year rynri II .I,-. ..,..I. t.it .ifis-
faction UPTON Il ilI-,, <i..i-...
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-01

Received q Br-Hzc bisGaI
for purity and excellence from
The C0iOniaf and Indian cxhi-
bit:oc, Lc2d0z, 1855.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-01

no doubt about securing the presence of
/ military and civic organizations from
/ Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-05-01
KING O. AL, EuHHNzEvzENTS
=, yYEED e. TJ ~ ~ !

wholesalers J. n.orCc II.
We tI,lHit ti,s- ssri.. ~ 19:I.ar -.
sIHiEtSGt lts..-,D '..-j. Ia
retail trad" j,rt iu.S - ga Er'I-4
iU'S J., l.r'.3f Po-4I.Hr Gi,li thc
t.Ooti articic-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
Publication Notice.

State OF Illinois, 80
County of Rock Island. -
County court of Rock Island county. To the
December term, a. ID, 1899.
Petition 10 sell real estate TO pay debts.
William II. Doonan, administrator of the es-
ta'c OF Frederick Buckley deceased VS. Is
abclla Buckley. Cora Young. Sena Vandorin
Robinson trustee Mrs F. M Bourhton
James Baker, George a. Humphrey. d Ora
mcr. Caroline Shawback, The unknown heirs
and ceviS-es OF Caro- inc Shawback. de-
ceased, and the unknown executor or admin
t>tratOrOf Caroline Shaw back, deceased.
Afidavit of the non-residence OF John z
;ahnsen. George a. Humphrey, Mrs. +. w
Boughton Caroline ShawDack the unknown
heirs and devisees of Caroline Shaw
back, deceased, a,d the unknown admin
back deceased defendant above named. hav-
ing been fled in the ONCE of the clerk of the
county court OF Rock Island county. mo-
tee is hereby given to the said John r.
Bouchtou Caroline Shawback the unlnoyn
heirs and ceviSees of Caroline Shswhack
deceased. and the unknown admit istra-
tor or executor OF Caroline Shawback. de-
ceased. that the 5 id plaintif. William II. Doc
nan. administrator of the estate of Frcderick
Buckley. deceased. has filed bis petition in the
order 10 sell the premises belonging TO the es-
tate of said deceased or so much of il M y
and described as follows to-wIt:
The west half CD OF the northwest quarter
sixteen O6) north range three go west of the
fourth princip 81 meridian; also the northeast
quarter ~ OF Tue southwest quarter tia) OF
section twenty-one cd in township sixteen
TO Il 1rlh range three CS) west of the fourth
principal meridian; also undivided one
third (is) of the south half ca of the Nuth-
west quarter "a of section twenty one
C2D. and an undivided one-third ca of
the forth half ca of the northwest
buRrter ca of section twenty-eight (2s).
all in township sixteen 90 north range
three tS) west of the fourth principal
mer dian. all in the county OF Rock Island and
state of Illinois, and that summons has been
issued out of said court agsinst you returnable
at 'he December term. A. D.. 1899 OF said court
TO be holden on the fourth day OF December. A.
ID 1899, AZ the court house in the city OF Rock
Island. in Rock Island county. Illinois,
Now, unless you the said John E Balm
sen, George A. Humphrey. Mrs F. w
Boughton, Caroline Shawback the unknown
heirs and deyisees of Caroline Shawbac.
deceased. and the unknown executor or
adm illustrator of Caroline ShRwback de-
ceased. shalt perSr nsly be ard appear be fore
said county court OF Rock I.iand county on
the first day OF 4 term thereof, TO be holden at
Rock Island. in said county. on the four day
OF december. 1899 aud p'ead- answer or dernur
10 the said comp ainant petition HE'D thereto
the same and the matters and thiogs therein
charged and stated will be taken as confessed
snd . decree ensered against you according 10
the prayer OF sail bill
Rock Island. Illinois. Nov. = 1899
H B. HUBBARD. Clerk
5. r kESWoRTHY, Complainant s Solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
A Bankers Generosity.

In chapter of "reminiscences of Won
BunSen and his friends, in The Cen
fury, the Hon. John Bigelow tells this
anecdote of Humboldt:
One day he was dining with Men
delssohn, the banker, and, an unusual
thing for him, was very silent. His
host. remarkinG it, observed to Hum
boldt that he was sure he must be ILL.,
NO" said Humboldt, but 1 am in
great trouble. Only ten minutes before
leaving my apartment to come here I
received from my landlord a note in
forming me that he had sold the house
in which 1 reside and that L must
move. The very thought drives me to
despair. l really cannot bear to move
again.
Mendelssohn gradually led Humboldt
into conversation, during which he
found time to write a note and receive
an answer to it. He then took Hum
boldt aside, and said: by this note
learn that l am now the owner of the
house in which you reside. The condi-
ton. however, upon which ! have be-
come its posscssor is that you continue
to occupy your apartment in it as long
as you live"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
SHAVING A DEAD MAN.
Job That Occupied an Impecunf-
Gus Artist About u Week.


81 have just finished shaving a dead
man." said a local artist. 'T'he job oc-
cupied me about a week and Good
heavens calculate a Mortified friend.
what dye mean?" Don't be alarm
ed,'' replied the artist calmly '"The
operation was not as repulSive as you
may imagine. In fact, l performed 1t
with brush. You see, a certain family
of my acquaintance have i large oil
painting of the head of the house, who
departed from this vale of tears some
time in the early eighties. At the time
the portrait was made he wore full
beard, which was contrary to his usual
custom, and the family, who remember
him best with smooth face, have
been anxious ever since to get off the
whiskers. l was engaged to shave the
portrait, and hard times and approach
ing rent day persuaded me to accept
the commission, which, needless to say,
was highly antipathetic to my artistic
instincts.
Il had to depend entirely on the recol-
lection of the family for my data, and
1 found, to my alarm, that each MEM
Der had retained n different impression
of the old gentleman's chin. One claim
ed it was double and another insisted
that it was sharp and clean cut; z
daughter described it as square and
determined and the widow assured
me privately that it was shaped like
the PROV of an armored cruiser. Alto
gether 1 found myself in a deuce of Il
fix. 1t was no trouble to take/off the
whiskcrs; I did that in three fell
swoops; but when 1 blocked out the
jaw experimentally and called in the
crowd for suggestions, there was
grand chorus of protest. Strange to
say, pleased nobody, and 1 have been
correcting. amending, remodeling and
doing it all over again ever since. One
point of dispute was the location of Il
wart, which half the family said was
on the left and half on the right. l
finally effected n compromise by paint
ing in two warts, one on each side. l
got my fee all right, but before 1 take
another tonsorial job I'll go to driving
a trolley car."-New Orleans Times
Democrat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
LONGFELLOW'S ADVICE
Kindness Uas the Keynote of the
Eoet's Character.


Mime. de Navarro gives some charm
ing pictures of Longfellow in "A Few
Memories" She says that every con-
versation with him led to some good
result. His first advice to her was:
"See some good picture-in nature If
possible, or on canvas-hear page or
the best music or read 4 great poem
daily. You will always find free half
hour for one or the other, and at the
end of the year your mind will shine
with such an accumulation of jewels
as to astonish even Yourself
The poet was fond of good, anus
ing story and had many to tell out of
his own experience. He was particu-
larry delighted at the ingenuity of an
enterprising vender of patent medicine
who, Wanting the marvellous effects
of his drug, no doubt in the hope of in
spring the poet, invited him to write
a verse for the label, promising him
percentage on each bottle and free
use of the medicine for himself and
family.
On one of his birthdays he was as
tonished at seeing a wagon containing
a piano drive up to his house, followed
by 4 strange young lady in carriage
The young lady informed the house
keeper that she wished the piano to be
put in a room where it would sound
WELL" as she had composed a piece of
music in honor of the poets birthday
and meant to play it to him on her own
instrument.
Longfellow was a great lover of mu
sic, and Wagner appealed to him
strongly. We heard several operas to-
gether in Boston aftef my engagement
there. He generally arrived before us,
armed with flowers and full of delight
full anticipations. On one of these occa-
sions some one sent a magnificent bou
Quet to our box. Not knowing the do
nor, 1 did not take it up. He insisted
on my doing so.
Put down my simple ones" he said,
land take up these beautiful flowers.
1t will crafty the giver, who is no
doubt in the house. Try never to miss
an opportunity of giving pleasure. 1t
will make you happier and better"
Kindness was the keynote of his
character. No inconvenience to him
self was too great if a good turn to
any one was at the end of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
MAYOR,
{ ietk

See. > That so much of the revenue de-
rived from the annual water rates or taxes by
the said city of Rock Island hall be neces-
sary for the purpose of paying the interest on
said bonds as IL becomes due. and the princi-
pal of said bonds as they become due shall be
appropriated TO the payment of the TSincip 81
and interest OF said bonds ard to no other pur-
pose whatever
Sec. 3 That the said thirty thousand dollars
(s3DOOOOO) of bonds, when executed as herein
before provided. shall be 50 sod for the ar gest
o5tai able price. but not ut price less than
their par value. and the proceeds of the sale
of the sail bonds shall he set aside and eX-
p. nded in aud for the construction and COM
pletion of the reservoirs and fltering plant of
the said city. ard shall be used for no other
purpose whatsoever.
Sec. 1. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage and
publication.
Passed Oct. rs 1899.
Approved, WILLIAM MCCONOCHIE. Mayor.
Attest: II. G. SCHAFFER, Clerk.
Sealed proposals will be received at the city
clerks ONCE. Rock Island. Ill. until Monday,
Nov. 20. 1899 Ut O'Clock p. N for the pur-
chase of the above bends.
Rock Island, III. Nov. l. 1899
II. c. SCHAFFER, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
Curious. Funeral Custom.

In Switzerland death is attended by
n custom which calls upon all charita-
BILE and Christian people to show their
sympathy. A notice edged with wide
black line appears in the daily papers
setting forth the day and hour when
sympathizers must assemble before
the house of the deceased. At the time
named a little cloth covered table. sup
porting a good sized jar, is stood be-
fore the house, table, cloth and jar all
being of somber, ebony hue, and into
the latter small mourning cards, bear
ing the name and address Of their own
ers, are deposited. The day the funeral
takes place is the day selected for the
exhibition of the jar. No ladies are al
lowed to follow at a Swiss funeral
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
AMERICAS FIRST GEORGE.
How He Tried to Run Away From
His Admirers.

Washington was not churlish, but he
had that preference for being unob-
served that develops at times into a
longing in a man whose life is spent in
public. He quilted the Macomb house
servants We're instructed to steal away
at dawn, to have the carriages and. lug
gage over the ferry at Paulus Hook by
sunrise. BY candlelight, Mrs. Wash
ington, the children and the secretaries
assembled in the morning room.
The president entered, pleased with
his stratagem. He was enjoying in
prospect his concealed departure. I'm
mediately under the window suddenly
struck up on the still morning air the
blaring, vigorous notes of an artillery
band. From the highways and byways
scurrying people appeared. To witness
his first step outside the door a thou
sand goggling, affectionate eyes watch
ed
There" cried the general, in half
comic despair cannot think altogeth-
err displeased. Its all oveg; we are
found out. Well. we'll, They must have
their own way"
1t was the general they waited to
see, not the president. They lined the
roadway from house to barge. record
ing every movement in observant
brains. a distinguished man can new
er know which of his audience is to be
his bioGrapher. 1t may be one of the
"supers' on the stage rolling off the
carpets.) The thunder of artillery
could not drown the living shout that
rose from the threats of the people as
Washington was borne off with the
rise and fall of the oars cleaning in
the cheerful sun His voice trembled
as he babe the assembled crowd fare
well. Though chary of appealing to it.
the love of the people never failed to
move him deeply.-Harper's Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
A CROSS ON HIS BACK.
It Was Made With Chalk, but Was
Too Heavy to Carry.


There is a story of an enviOus tailor
current with the French peasantry. He
fancied that his neighbor, who receiy-
ed pension for the loss of an arm in
Cured while fighting for his country,
was better off than himself. Both men
went TO pay their rent on the same
day.
That's a lucky man." said the tailor
TO the landlord. He gets we'll paid for
his arm
But who would be willing to part
with an arm, even if he were paid for
it:' said the landlord.
Il would" declared the tailor.
your cried the landlord. "Why,
man, you wouldn't be willing to bear
anything of the sort, no matter how
much you were paid for it,
Il wish some one would try me-"
Now, see here" said the landlord.
who had studied human nature, I'm
tell you what, if you'll wear even so
much as a chalk mark on your back
I'll remit your rent as long as you
wear it on your coat so it can be seen:
the condition being that you tell no one
why it is there
Agreed said the tailor eagerly.
That's an easy way TO pay remit
So the chalk mark in the form of 4
cross was made on the back of his
coat, and the delighted tailor sailed
forth upon the street.
Strangers and acquaintance hailed
him to tell him of the mark on his
back. Jokes were made at his expense,
children laughed and pointed at him,
and his wife annoyed him with ques-
tons and with conjugal familiarity
told him he was a fool. The usually
amiable man grew surly and morose;
he Stunned men, women and children
and frequented back streets. Before
the week was up the tailor found him
self embroiled in a quarrel with his
best friend, his wife had threatened to
leave his house and he considered him
self miserable and i'll used.
Finally, one night he took off his
coat and rubbed out the chalk mark
and said: There! I would not wear
that cross on my back another week,
no, not if 1 could have all the money
there is in Paris!'-Youth's COmpan-
ion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
GOat'S Milk.

Modern Medicine says that goats
milk. contrary to the general impress
sion, differs from cows milk not in be-
ing more digestible, but in being less
digestible and less nutritious. although
il contains a larger amount of solid
matter than cows milk. 1t is indeed
the most indigestible Of all milk
Goats milk has n peculiar and unpleas-
ant odor and flavor. due TO hircic acid,
or bircine- 1t contains an excess of fat
and is therefore altogether too rich for
an infants diet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
United States Of America. State of Illinois,
Rock Island County.
waterworks bonds of the city of Rock Islsn:

The city of Rock Island in its corporate ca
pacity ackno Wedges itself TO owe to the bear
er her of-dolarS, payable from the reve-
nuss of the waterworlxS department of the
said city. at The ONCE of the city clerk IN the
said city of Rock Island the first day of
December. 1905. and also interest thereon. at
the same place, at the rate of four per cent "a
per cent? per annum payable on the first day
of December. A. D. 1905 and annually there
after until the principal sum sha be paid. on
presentation and delivery of the respective
interest coupons hereto Seyer3lly attached.
In witness whereof the said city of Rock ISL
and has cause it, corporate seal to be afiX ed
to this bord and the same to ne signed by its
mayor and clerk this-day Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

EHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND * PACIFIC
Railway-TicketS can he purchased or
baggage checked NJ X l. & Il. Twentieth street
depot. G., r. l. K Il. depot, corner Fifth ave-
mer agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-07
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

ISLabC VI DauiSI OulubN ueCeaSeu
The undersigned. having been appointed
executor of the last will and tie .tament of Daniel
Guinty. late OF the county of Roc Island,
state OF Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county. at the county court room
In the city of Rock Island, at the December
term, on the first Monday in December 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 l2th day of October. A. D. 1899.
T. b. REIDY. Executor.