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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-20

There was bright blaze in the pillow Dit
OF the Metropolitan railway near Indiana
avenue and LIST street last night. The affair
caused some excitement but no damage A
lighted match accidently dropped In the slot
set fire 10 some leaves and caused the scare
TWO nights ago there was similar blaze
in the pit near the Baltimore and Ohio de-
pot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-20
CYCLE RACERS WIN 100000.
John Nelson Heads List, Having
PInced X11.747 to HiN Credit.


Nearly $1O0U0 mas been distributed among
| taken part in the outdoor season lately
| closed.
John A. Nelson. who left the ranks of
dividual share of this amount, his winnings
aggregating s11.747
Nelson leads in the middle-distance table,
having record of 13S points to his credit,
and victories over many of the best middle
distance riders in the country have con-
| tributed many of these points. which is
somewhat of record for first season.
Frank Kramer leads with 119 points in
| the record of general points. He has con-
fined himself to sprint races entirely and
has distanced many crack on the Walls
burg track, where he has done most Of the
riding.
Nearly two-thrds of the purses this sea-
son have been won by the middle-dstance
men, and the greater portion of this has
been put up by the tracks in and around
Boston. Thirty-five hundred dollars, the
largest premium of the year. divided
between them at the first meeting of Nell
son and Michael at the Charles river track.
Salt Lake City has held weekly meets
and the racing men who put in the season
there divided 100000 at its close.
The early races at Los Angeles netted
$4,000 to the sprinters who wintered there,
and all through the season has been a
good one for those who displayed an ability
to finish in front
Among the largest winners are A. E.
Nc Eachern. s4,199; Jimmy Michael. s7.9O6;
William Stimson. $3.50: G. W. Miller,
$2,S27; H. E. Caldwell, s204S: II. D. Elks,
$40; F. a. Mcfarland. $500: Major
Taylor. s2.170; o. l.. Stevens. $319S; J. 7.
Fisher. s2G05; Hardy Downing, s1,4s6, and
lver Lawson, 1880.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-20

A dispatch from Tien Tsin, via Shanghai.
November 10. says: Brig. Gen. Charles r.
HUMPHREYS Of Gen. Chaffee's staff, who left
about a week ago for Shan Hal Kwan, on
the Gulf Of Lao Tung, to inspect that
place, with a special view to its available
tty as winter port, returned today. He
says that a pier will be built at interna-
tional expense. the cost to be $200, 600 at
Ching Wong Tao. eight miles from Shan
Hal Kwan. owing to the greater ease with
which that port can be kept open for win
ter communication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-20

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets. All drus
gists refund the money II it fails to cure. E. W
Grovss signature ID on each box. DC,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-20

1t is strange fact that the right hand.
which Is more sensitive to the touch than
the left, is less sensitive than the latter to
the effect of heat or cold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-20

NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE-CARPENTER'S SHOP
Jobbing by experienced and BILE men. JOHN
T. WALKER. Builder. 1920 n st. NV. Branch
Office. 1000 Conn. se2o a2ts4
DIR. SlEGERT'S Angostura Bitters excite the ap-
petite and prepare the stomach for its work A
half wineglass before meals. Get SIEGERTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-20
Pat Raedy in Fine Condition.

Pat Raedy is in prime condition for his
twenty-round bout with Dan Creedon at the
Germania Maennerchor Theater Baltimore.
Thursday evening. and will make things
highly interesting for the big Australian, II
he does not whip him. large party of his
friends in this city will go to Baltimore to
see the mill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-20

Odd Parlor pieces; Hoeke's sale.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-20
Knew Nothing About "Dope."

The much-advertised meeting called for
yesterday in London to consider the 'dop-
Ing" or physicking, Of horses resulted in a
farce. A handful of unknown sports, a
few Americans and number of veterinary
surgeons composed the audience. Several Of
the speakers said they believed the Amer
lean Jockeys used electrical appliances, but
no evidence to that effect was produced.
The meeting finally resolved into discus
sion between American and English train
ers, whereupon the chairman remarked that
the subject of the meeting was lost sight
Of, and invited all present who knew any
thing about doping" to hold up their hands.
There was no response, and there the meet
ing ended
The Standard, in an editorial reference to
yesterdays meeting, says: 1T is pleasant
to find that the wild stories about American
jockeys cannot be substantiated. Mr. At
kinsOn, who organized the meeting. had alb
solutely no case, and got himself and others
into a decidedly ridiculous position. Not the
slightest color was given to the suspicion.
The Daily Telegraph refers to the meeting
"a barren and ridiculous gathering"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-20
Great Trap shooting.


Robert A. WEIGH, by killing ninety-nine
birds out of a possible hundred. at Queens.
l.. l., yesterday. confirmed his title to the
Dupont trophy won by him In the big tour
Thomas w. Morley of Long Island, chal-
lengeded the Carteret crack to a match for
the trophy, with side stake of 500 side,
loser to pay the cost Of the match.
The shooting was the most brilliant ever
seen here, Morfeys score being ninety-eight
birds. missing the fOrty-tirst and forty-sev-
enth birds, both right quartering drivers.
Welch'S one miss was his forty-slXth pig
con, hard driver from trap that got
away with the feathers flying in a trail be-
hind him. 1t was a hard bird to lose, as 1t
meant a clean score.
Local l.. 4. w. Officers Nominated.
At the regular meeting held November
Is, Of the District of Columbia Division,
League of American Wheelmen, the fol-
lowing officers and committees were nomi-
mated for the year 1901:
Chief consul, William T. Robertson; vice
consul, John D. Torrey: secretary-treas-
urer, Charles E. Wood; member Of finance
committee, Clarence CorSon; members OF
executive committee, Jacobus 8. Jones. j.
V. Wurdeman, Arthur E. Adams and Rob-
ert c. Rogers; returning board. Alphounse
Girouard. chairman; f. l. Hunter. Isaac B.
Field. Andrew J. Whitaker, ]. N Sparks
and Ernest F. Glotfelty. The annual meet
ing and election will be held at the Ebbtt
House on Thursday, December 49, 1900.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11
Whilnlcr-Smallcy Nuptiols.

-Snnday. August 9TH, at the residence
oi the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James l.. Smalley, near Center, David b.
Whitmcr, and Miss Cecil l., Smallcy
were united in marriage, the Rev G. w.
Station officiating. 1t was nice quiet
wedding with only a few invited guests
OF the nearest relatives of the family.
The married couple and their many
friends extend to them their most hearty
congratulations, wishing them every
good blessing of life. There was "A most
excellent dinner served, of which the
favored guests bctook with becoming
appctitcs. Very soon after the dinner
all separated in the best of spirits, being
at peace with all the world, feeling the
occasion was n pleasant oasis in their
lives.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11
Chang" in Precincts.

The following changes were made by
the county commissioners at their last
meeting.
That part uf precinct No, lying north
of the Prairie ditch, aud west Of the
Gunbnrrcl road is made part of precinct
Nc. .; that l'ortionu uf precinct No. lying
south OF the river is attached To precinct
NJ. Z; that portion Of precinct IL vest Of
Jefferson street, Monte Vista, Is made "A
part Of precinct No. /.
jefferson street, it will bc remembered.
Is next east from Adams.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11
The Carnival,

The Carnival at the Opera House
Monday and Tuesday nights was well
patronizcd: nearly all of the business
men had representatives, most of whom
represented their iirms in unique style,
and as they appeared ON the stage, one
by one they ELECTED applause
The GO little girls in white and the 60
big girls were all lastly dressed and
acted their parts in digniifcd and
pleasing manner. Miss Bessie Warbur
ton representing the Exchange Bank
took first prize for originality appro.
printeness etc. Misses Louise Wallace
aud Forest Benedict were each awarded
prizes for selling the most tickets.
The proceeds OF the Carnival go Ia the
NJ. T.. society.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11
War IN China.

The allied h,rces on their way from
Ticn Tsin Ia pclsin met with resistance
Sunday at a town called petsnng eleven
miles from Tion Tsin, where grca, bat
tie ragged from 3 o'clock in the morning
until 1929 when the Chinese were re.
pulsed. The losses to the allied troops
were Zoo, mostly Japanese and Russians.
and the enemy are supposed to have
lost three or four times that number
The presumption is that large horde
OF yellow troops have been gotten to
gcthcr 10 resist the march To their cap
ital and are intrcuchcd all along the line
to Pckin.
The ministers are alive but fear death
before Pckin can he taken 10y the allied
forces
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11
NUMBER 657.
United States Court.

Judge Hallett convened United States,
Court at Del Norte Tuesday. Twenty
iive Jurors were summoned from the
southern part of the state. One little
bankrupt case was submitted TO the jury
and then the jurors were discharged.
a Baca Grant case, in which the hide
pendcnce mine is a party, was remanded
10 the state district court to be tried be
fore Judge llobroolS at Saguachc.
Attorneys Vcerkamp and Wiley were
admitted TO practice in the United State
courts, Marshal Bailey, of Denver, n
U. 5. clerk We're also present, as a part
of the court machinery.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

The Conference Com mittcc appointed
ny the late democratic state convention
I" settle the disputes in Arapahoe
county are unable To agree. Judge
Adnir Wilson was agreed upon ms fifth
man who was practically arbitrator of
the whole difference. But Judge Wilson
could not sec his way clear To give the
Thomas faction all they demanded and
hence the Thomas members Of the CON.
mi''"e refuse Ia ncccp, the findings Of
the Judge.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11
BRYAN AT
INDIANAPOLIS

Bryan's speech At indianapolis We'd
nesday night should lie read by every
Amsrcan citizen. Among other things
he said:
The money spent in the prosecution OF
tn" Philippine war, II expended in the
reclamation Of the ard west, would fur
nish homes for 100000 American c,ti-
zsns and provide market for the pro-
ducts OF American mills and factories
greater than though we had the exclu-
sivs right to furnish manufactured
goods to lOO,OOO,OlO Asiatics. One self
respecting, intelligent American citizen
will consume more than ten times as
much OF modern products rs an Asiatic.
whose wants nre limited To yard OF
cotton, which he purchases to tie around
his thin loins. and few bushels OF rice,
which he raises himself.
In later years the thoughtful historian
will regard with amnzement the action
OF an American administration. which
spurned that which it had and which
was Of enormous value, and reached out
after something which it had no right to
aud which was Of little value.
When the motives underlying the i'm.
periallstic policy are uncovered it will
be found that the influences which con-
trol Mr.. Mcklnley's administration do
not want to build up the industrial and
political power OF the west. Their
supremacy will 10 infinitely better
assured by the acquis,t,on Of l0O,00OOOO
Of su bjects OF Asia thnn by the addition
of the Western states OF 10000, 600 indus
trious, independent and intelligent citi-
zens casting free ballot q ainst indus
trial and Ananc,al monopolies.
The imperialistic policy is deadly
blow at the development OF the west. in
duasriaily, financially and politically.
u u OF pses'c with the policy which
struck down the silver mining industry.
For century and n quarter the
American flag has been the emblem oi
libsrty. II hns stood for the right Of
tnen to govern themselves. We have
sympathized with every people strug-
CLING for liberty. Our example has
nerved the arms and inspired the hearts
Of millions Of men IN every part OF the
world. To the existence OF the Ameti-
can republic more than to all other
CAUSES com bined has bee due the recog.
milton Of the inherent aud natural rights
0f each individual, which il the dislin-
gushing glory Of the nineteenth century.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

Judge Campbcli returned home from
Alnmosn Friday morning. lie has com.
plc,cd his work ON the big hotel. had 1t
accepted. and got his money. Mr.. Camp
hell and wife will 20 la Denver tonight
on few weeks yisi, and will then 10
turn Ia Monte Vista. The judge says he
was treated nicely by the good people of
Alnmosa and formed some ac,luain,nn,
Co.'s that are very plea san, ,o remember
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

iii! Russell says there is no better
meat than dog when well rendered. lie
was driven to eat dog one time by run.
ming out of grub. At another time he
was reduced To fish straight, hoilcd in
water. lie says the first two days On
iish he thought he would starvc but
soon got used Ia fish.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

The Ladies' Library Association will
give la~n party at Mrs. MacAS,huf's
next Tuesday evening. lee cream. cake.
etc. will lsc served.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

The republican nomination for dis,ric,
attorney seems to .c drifting toward
Webster. II the gang insists upon re-.
nominating him that means the whole
ticket will h.. defeated.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

Rev. y. I. Stevens IN, t,cr, Mrs. J. &.
Stevens os Henry H., and his sister in
law Mrs. W. y. Stevens oi La Sale. III.
came Thursday morning for visit at
the parsonage.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

Ar" ~" now 10 return 10 the monarch
cal principle Of til. alleged divine right
81 ON. man or pody Of men TO rule mn.
other man or body OF men wthou, the
consent oi the ruledy' On iha, principle
is founded the pretended divine right of
kings. bryan.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

W. W. Reilly. chief engineer Tor the
big ditch companies. returned from Den
yer Wednesdny 10 outline the fall work.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

Prof. ID. Il. Martin and family. of
Chicago. who have been spending the
summer at Eucna Vista, are visiting
Miss Holt, oi this city, Tho professor
j. superintendent OF the Pullman schools
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

DIR. u. q. A,lcsworth, president Of the
stat. Agricultural College. will preach
nt the Presbyterian church Sunday
morning. lie will also lecture nt Del
Norie Saturday night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

There IL considerable development
work lcing done on the prospects ut
Lake Fork.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

Perry Shepherd aud Beach Cu,chlcr
have leased the Mammouth mine n, Pla
torn aud have commenced tn work ON Il.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

unci. John Fullcuwidcr was in town
Tuesday doing lots Of business. lie has
sold five quarter sections %! Manassa
land this summer aud rcIorts crops good
down N thnt section OF the xalleN.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

The 18th Judicial convention, for the
nomination Of judge and prosecuting
attorney. will he held at Alnmosa Sept.
1Y
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

There will bc big convention at
Monte Vista, Saturday. August -, al
? T.. NJ. To discuss the reservoir question.
Every man in the valley is Interested in
securing water Tor irrigation.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

Miss Blanche Wallace, Of Denver ar.
rived in the city Wednesday on visit.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

WI. Clark, &. s. Fassctt and &. T..
Cummings made trip To South Fork
this xcsk. They say the fishing is not
good.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

W. NJ. Shilling is working the claims
leased by Mike Rcgnn from Sullivan and
Acls-rs some weeks ago aud which he
himself claims Ia own.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

Fred Nyc and wife were down from
Jasper and spent several days in the
city. Mr.. N.Y. says his eompnn. will
snon put more men st work in the Mixcr
tunnel.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

Powell ~ Shakespeare have Just re-.
ceived car Of Plymouth binding twinc,
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

f. l.. Miller Of Center. was In town
Wednesday on business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11
Presbyterian Church.

Next Sunday II the fifth anniyersar,
OF the present pastorate. Five years ago
the second Sunday in Aug, We landed
in Monte Vista under conditions quite
different from those OF today.
DIR. Aylcsworth viii preach Sunday
morning sermon.
Sunday evening theme Memorable
Experiences"
We expect Rev. a. ". Marshall to be
with Ms Sunday. TIA. 18Th Mr.. Marshall
is Ia be this church : assistant, Iastor'
and preach the gospel in India.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

Tucsday the excessive heat caused
four deaths and seven prostrntions in
Chicago. Colorado is the place 10 spend
July and August.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

A. y. Vont.gidy expects big ear OF
new furniture in next week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

Walter lck.s, one OF the live business
men of Center. was in the city Thursday
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

The Democratic factions in AapaLoc
county have mnd. their peace with on.
another and will probably pun together
during Ia. campaign.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

G. c. Kerr sold 2io acres in ii.7 las,
week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

Col. Corlct boasts having brood OF
l8 young guincas.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

Will Duyic has bought hou-c ou Jrf
f"rsou street, formerly owned b, Mr.. e.
=. Ilutrhlis-.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11

Bon lienning returned Friday from
six weeks visitor the western slope, lie
Is glad Ia get back aud reports having
had a IA, time. During his trip, Mr.
iionning visited the large mines OF
Dural.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-08-11
Methodist Church.

Rev. FL. Stevens. Pastor.
Services for Sunday, Aug L.. 1890.
Sunday School 10 \. NJ.
Preaching II \. NJ. Theme The
Grcn, Need Of the Age"
Junior League 2sO T. NJ.
Epwurth League .;lJ T. NJ
Preaching l.. NJ. Theme The
Everlasting Gospel"
A cordial invitation is extended to all
Strangers especially invited
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-28
LEGAL.
Publication Notice.
State of Illinois,

State of Illinois, GO
Rock Island County, S.
In the circuit court, May term, A. D. 1900.
Bill to quiet title.
Susanna NJ. Gansert, complainant, vs.. An
drew Shurr- the unknown heirs devisees
of Andrew Shurr, deceased, the unknown
heirs devisees of Andrew Sherer, de-
ceased, and the unkne Tn owners of the
south x of Lot 8, in Block 9. in Spencer &
Cases addition to the city OF Rock Island,
in TIE county of Rock Island and state OF
Illinois. defendants.
To the said defendants: You are hereby no.
tined that the above complainant has this day
fled in the ONCE of the undersigned clerk of
the above entitled court. a bill of COMPLAINT
against you; the said complainant has also
filed in the ONCE of the undersigned clerk an
af1davit in said court of your non-resdence and
that the names of the heirs or devisees of the
said Andrew Shurr, deceased, and Andre "
Sherer, deceased, are unknown
Now, notice IS hereby given to you and each
OF you. that the above cause is pending 10 said
court: that summons in chancery has been
issued therein against YOU, returnable to the
next term OF said circuit court to be begun
and holden at the court house in the city
of Rock Island, in said county on the first
Monday of May, A. D. 1900, at which time and
place you will appear and plead answer or
demur to said bill of complaint IL you see fit
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois. March %, A
D., 1900 GEORGE W. GAMBLE,
Clerk Of said court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-28
Notice of PublIoation-Chancery.

State of Illinois, &C
Rock Island County.
In the Circuit Court. May term. A. D., 1900.
NJ V Holsapple VS.. Mary J. Holsapple. In
chancery.
Afidavit OF unknown residence of the above
defendant, Mary J. Holsapple, having been
fled in the clerk office of the circuit court of
said county. notice IS therefore hereby given
the said nonresident defendant that the
complainant filed his bill of complaint in said
court. on the chancery side thereof on the I'd
day of April, A. d, 1900, and that thereupon a
summons issued out of said court. wherein said
suit is now pending, returnable on the 9Th day
in the month of May next. as is bylaw required
Now. unless you. the said de endaut
above named, Mary j. Holsapple. shall per-
sonally be ana appear before said circuit court
on the first day of the next term thereof to be
holden at Rock Island in and for the said county,
on the 9Th day OF May next and plead answer
demur to the said complainants bill of com
plant, the same and the matters and things
therein charged and stated will be taken as
confessed, and 4 decree entered against you
according to the pray er of said bill.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE,
Clerk of Said Court.
Dated at Rock Island. Illinois, April , 1900
MCCAsRRIN s. MCCAsKRIN, Complainant's So
Hcitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-28
Sale of Real Estate.
To all persons whom it may conce n


Notice is hereby given that the undersigned,
Martha Wirig, guardian of Josephine W irig,
Mary Martha WIrig. Emil Wirig aud Nicholaus
Wirig. minors. wilt make application to the
county court of Rock Island county, at a reg
ular term thereof, to be held at the court house
I'm the city of Rock Island, in said county, on
the first Monday OF May A D., 1900 being the
seventh day thereof. for an order and decree
of said court. directing her as said guardian,
TO sell the following real estate belonging to
said minors, or 50 much thereof shall
seem to said court to the interest of said min
OrS situated in the county OF Rock Island and
state of Illinois, towit:
! he one-fourth 90 undivided interest in the
following described real estate: Fourteen
feet ga fl ten inches 40 in.) from of the east
side OF lot No ten (lO) and all of lot No. eley-
en- I'D except the east fourteen feet IA II. }
ten inches 40 I'M thereof. being the west
thirty-eight and one-half feet (Ss1s IT. )of said
lot No eleven UD in block ten (lO) in that
part OF the City and county OF Rock Island and
state OF Illinois known Thompson &
Wells addition to said city, reference being
had TO the original plat of said addition, for
the support and education of said minors, and
for the purpose of investing such of the pro-
ceeds OF said sac as sba not be Immediately
requisite for said support and education in
other real estate, or of otherwise investing
the same.
MARTHA WIRIG. Gusrdian of said Miners.
LCDOLPH REYNOLDS Attorneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-28
Unredeemed Bank Notes.

1t frequently occurs that officials of
national banks retain the first notes
issued by the bank as souvenirs. If
these notes are never brought into
circulation and are never presented 10
the government for redemption, the
government il that much richer. The
records Of the redemption division
show that there has not been an in
stance since national banks were first
organized WHO'RE the entire circulation
of any bank was fully redeemed, and
there is today n considerable fund in
the treasury TO that accommodation
Globe.