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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-16
InncAAAiYa Initiation.

A man who had applied for admission into secret society, which, for the pur poses of this narrative, may be called the Ancient Order of Queer Fish, and had been accepted presented himself at the appointed time for initiation
 In accordance with ancient usages, the candidate was blindfolded, ushered into the lodgeroom, marched i'll slow and solemn procession around the dark ened hall, subjected to various trying ordea1s, including that of being tossed in blanket held at the corners and sides by athletic members, and, having come through the ceremonies alive and in fair preservation, was declared duly
 lated and entitled to the right hand 0. '1wship. The bandage was remo1- cd fr.- his eyes, and the brethren crowded about him to extend their con- gratulations on the fortitude he had dis played.
 .'How did it impress you?" asked one of them.
 1t was the most impressive cere- mony, take it all around, ' he answered, s'that ever knew or ever heard of. ,"
 "You were aware, of course, that there was a fire across the street while we were putting you through?'
 "Why," rejoined the new member, "I could hear the puffing of the engines, the tramping of the horses on the stone pavement, the yelling of the fremen and the swish of the streams from the hose, and could smell the smoke, too, but, good gracious. thought it was part of the initiation. "-Youth's Compan-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-16
Theatrical 'e = = Fraternal
WHEN WE WERE 21."

Polfs will doubtless be well filled this evening. when William Morris plays his fourth engagement here this season in Henry V. Esmonde's beauti- ful dramatic comedy, When We Were 21." The play is one of rare beauty both as to its story and the way it is told, and it is one of the genuine sue cesses of the present season. Nat Goodwin and Maxine Elliott, who have been playing it all season and who opened their New York engagement with it on Monday evening, have found it so popular that they will probably bring out no other play this season. Mir Morris, who is an actor of brilliant parts, plays Dick Carewe with marvellous fidelity to the ideal, and the critics regard his conception of the role as superior in some respects to MT Goodwin's. He is finely sup ported by his associate players, mak- ing the performance one of real enjoy ment throughout. Prices are p, 50, 90, I5 cents and S1.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-16
A Popular Prince.

Prince Henry of Prussia is in every way the exact opposite of his brother the kaiser. A quiet, modest, unassumhg young man. he makes friends every where he goes He is idolized by his brother officers in the navy and by the men also, who do not forget that on two occasions he dived from the quar- ter deck to rescue drowning sailors His devotion to his mother in 1889 was most marked, and. in embracing and blessing his sailor son on the occasion /c& his marriage with Irene of Hesse, 1tederick the Noble pressed into his hAQd . dip of paper (for he could not npeak) Nn which was written. "You at 1east have never given me.a moments pelxpw and will certainly make as good s 3d txne . husband as you have been 2 S3oviui eon. .s'-London Globe.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-16
SENSITIVE OF PARADISE ALLEY.

Denman ThOmpSOn and George W Ryer's beautiful picture play, The Sunshine of Paradise Alley" which follows the balance of the week at the Jacques, is we'll known here as a companion play to '.The Old Home stead'' It is very popular in this city and when presented last season at Polls drew immense audiences. IL will be played at the Jacques by the same fine company that appeared at Polls. which will insure very en- joyable performance Seats are now on sale.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-16
THE LADDER OF LIFE"

Miss Myrtle Edwards, formerly Of this city will make her final appearance as the heroine of The Ladder of Life at the Jacques this evening. Her act ing has received the favorable Judg- ment of large audiences during the past two days. and there will doubt less be another large and we'll pleased audience this evening.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-16
P.IAay.eA

Pat, t6 4sve time I sapposs n adfait tlas you were drunkl
 1n1k, cor? Oi wor 90 sober, S.sao nAybot1 tort Oi ww dead put tp hou1d wake over me,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-16
ORIENTAL BURLESQUERS.

Again the burlesque! The Oriental Burlesquers will be at Polls Friday and, Saturday evenings.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12
TIE NEWS FROM VALDFS

Seattle, April 1.-The steamship Or
egon, Captain Seeley which held the
record for fast travel btween Seattle
and the Copper river, arrived yesterday
afternoon at I o'clock, beating her own
time so hours making the voyage in
10 days and 10 hours. Her previous
record was IL days and IS hours
The Oregon had 10 passengers, all
from Port Naldes, They report about
100 people in the town OF NaldeS, with
the trail from the seaport ESQ miles to
the interior Strewn with Chestochena-
bound fortune seekers.
The Oregon's officers report that
Captain Abercrombe, u. S. A., build
er of the American military road from
the seaboard to the Yukon, had gone
to the interior to make preparations
tor summer work.
Chestochena arrivals at Valdes say
there is more or less laim-jumpng in
the new gold camp, and that prolong-
ed litigation is bound to result
Thomas Agen, H. NJ Lane, O. F.
Meyer and Robert Blej, the WELL
known theatrical manager OF Seattle.
returned on the Oregon. Lane and
Agen went North with a view to en-
gaging in mercantile pursuits at Val
DIES. Both, after looking the situation
over, concluded to return They ex-
pressed themselves, however, as be-
lieving that the Copper river valley has
a great future as a mineral producer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12
Talked With Mckinley

Washington, April The officers
and the chief midshipmen of the
French schoolship Duguay Trouin
which is lying an Annapolis. were pre-
sented to the president today by NJ
Cambon, French ambassador, Captain
Howette is the commander OF the Du-
quay Troun. and Captain Dcgueydor
the second officer The cadets aboard
the ship are from the naval school at
BreSt
The French officers were in ful uni
form OF dark blue. literally adorned
with gold braid. and each wore a big
black chapeau Lieutenant dc Fara
mou, the naval attache of the embassy
also accompanied them They were
ushered into the blue parlor where the
presentations took place. The presi-
dent greeted them very cordially, and
chatted with the ambassador and the
officers for 10 minutes.
Alter leaving the White House they
went to the navy department to call
upon Secretary Long. Later they Wis
tied the navy yard, The officers will
return to Washington next Wednesday
night, when ball will be given in their
honor at the French embassy On
Thursday they will sail down the Po-
tomac on the Sylph. as the guests OF
Secretary Long. At Mount Vernon
they will place a wreath upon the tomb
OF Washington
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12
Lake Shore Firemen's Wages

Chicago, April 7.-Firemen over the
entire system OF the Lake Shore road
have been granted material increase
in wages and the action taken by the
management has averted what threat,
ened to cause serious trouble. The
new schedule which will go into effect
in May follows: Freight fremen,
who have been receiving s.. 10 per 100
miles, will get $2.2o; firemen on heavy
passenger trains, who have been get
ting $I.S5, will receive $I.o5 per 100
miles, and iremen on the smaller pas
senger trains, who have been receiving
$I85, will get $Ioo.
One of the main demands OF the fire.
men was for an increase i'll the pay for
overtime, and the company finally
agreed to allow 20 cents per hour in
stead OF Is I-2 cents as formerly. The
raise will affect several hundred men.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12
The BubOnic Plague

Detroit, Mich, April "A special to
the Tribune from Ann Arbor, Mich,
says:
"A student OF the University OF
Michigan, whose name is withheld, was
taken to the pesthouse from the uni
versity to the contagious disease hos
pital today, and he has mild attack
Of bubonic plague He was under the
care of Dr. Dock, and it was by his or,
der that the patient was removed to
the peSthouse. DR.. Frederick Novy,
the expert on this disease, who recent
ly made a trip to San Francisco on
behalf OF the government to investigate
the alleged plague cases there, has
been called in consultation, but de
cines to state positively that the stu,
dent is afflicted with the dreaded
plague He says that further tests
must be made to ascertain the exact
nature OF the disease affecting the stu
dent, which at present mystihes the at
tending physicians. Professor Novy
says there is no danger OF spread ii
it is the bubonic plague, and is in
clincd to avoid a discussion OF the sub
iect.'
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12
Will Remain Governor

Washington, April 7.-Charles H.
Allen, governor OF Porto Rico, who
arrived in Washington today, had an
hours conference with President Me
Kinley Great interest was manifested
on Governor Aliens visit on account
OF rumors that have been rife ever
since he sailed from San Juan that it
was his intention to relinquSh his post
in the island. After the conference,
however, Governor Allen announced
that he would not resign, and would
return to his duties about the first week
in May, after settling some private at
fairs in Boston.
1t is pretty we'll understood that Gov
ernor Allen came to Washington III
the hope that the president would re
lieve him of his duties in Porto Rico.
and that he asked the president to do
so, but the president prevailed upon
him to continue at the head of the adj
mnistration of the affairs of the island.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12
More Filipinos Surrender

Manila, April 1.-The following sur
renders have occurred:
The insurgent general, Arejolo, witt
90 officers and 700 men, at the towr
OF Nueva Caceras, in the province o
South Camarines, Southern Luzon
The remainder OF the command of Ma
JOr Pablo Tecson. consisting of 10 Off
GERS, I73 men and I33 rifles, at the towr
of San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulucar
province, Central Luzon, and 10 off
GERS and 70 men in Bulucan province
and at other points.
The wholesale grocery dealers Of
Manila report doubled sales OF grocer
les since the investigation into the al
legged commissary scandals was com,
mcnCed
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12

Pekin, April7.-The meetings OF the
generals of the allied troops and
Count Won Waldersee this morning
was OF great Importance, though 1t was
known beforehand what had practically
been decided on Still Sle meeting
showed conclusively the attitude OF the
different powers The only dissenters
from the plan adopted were Gen Chat
Zee. the American commander and
Gen. Wogack, commander OF the Rus
sian forces. who both thought that the
number of points to be occupied was
excessive. and also that the number OF
troops was too great. The other gen
erals were unanimous in the opinion
that nine points on the right should be
occupied between Peking and Shan
haikwan with 5000 men. exclusive OF
the 1000 in Picking This will be a per
manent measure. while the reduction OF
the present forces will be made &C
cording to the wishes of the respective
governments The railway between
Paotingiu and Picking will not be guard
ed it not being aline OF communication
with the sea.
Gen. Chaffcc suggested that it was
only cessa:y tc occupy two points
between YangStun ard Tiensin. and
three between Tiensin and Shanhaiwan
with total of 1000 men. exclusive OF
those at Picking 1t was not necessary
he said to have soldiers at Tongku as
naval vessels we're always there and be
cause the reliefs would be passing
backward and forward
Gen Wogack thought that 900 men
would be sufficient Tor occupying Tien
sin andShanhaikwan.
The views of the majority will be pre-,
scented to themministers for immediate
action. as the generals feel that the ac-
ceptance bv the Chinese OF these terms,
including the total destruction of the
forts at Shanhaikwan, Petang Taku
Tongku. Peitsan and Yangtsun will
mean complete submission. when ar
rangements ought to be made for the
withdrawal Of majority OF the forces
from China
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12

Omaha. Neb.. April 1.-The sheriff
today attempted to levy on the ward
robe and Jewels OF Mrs. Leslie Carter
to satisfy judgment held against her
Tor services rendered by DR.. Clark
Gaspen. formerly OF Omaha, but now
a resident OF Chicago, for services
rendered in medico-legal capacity
during divorce suit some years ago
The Judgment with interest is now ST.
500. Mrs. Carriers manager insisted
that she is the possessor OF no prop
erty and that the wardrobe and jewel
ry she wears are owned by Charlie
Frohman OF New York. Previous at
tempts have been made to collect the
judgment during Mrs. Carriers Omaha
engagements
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12
Will Send to Capitol

Havana, April 1.-The constitutional
convention today rejected the PROPOSE
ton OF Seniors Quito and Giberga re-
garding the Platt amendment The re-
port of the committee on relations and
the proposition OF Senior Nuevas were
left on the table until after the ques-
ton OF sending commission to Wash
ing shall have been decided
A special meeting OF the convention
is being held tonight, at which the
question OF sending a commission to
Washington is being considered.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12
Japanese Russian Troubles

Washington, April 1.-The opinion
prevails among officials here that the
excitement reported as existing in ia
pan over the Manchurian question
and the talk OF ultimatums is all based
upon statement OF affairs that ex-
listed before the delivery of the Russian
note yesterday to Secretary Hay. A
simple calculation assures them that
the Japanese could not have known OF
the last note when the belligerent pub
LEGATIONS were made in Japan. 1t is
therefore believed that when the tenor
Of the note is learned and the Japan
csc find that the proposed secret treaty
has been abandoned, they will accept
the situation with satisfaction. Sooner
or later this note is sure to find pub
licity, for it is necessary to make up
the record OF the case, but the time is
not suspicious.
No doubt is entertained here that
the secret treaty is no longer to be
feared, and already attention is being
directed to the next step. The minis
terial council at Picking is believed to
have temporarily suspended meeting,
and the Manchuran problem is the sole
objection OF interest at present, so far
as China is concerned.
The suggestion has been made that
Russia, having established the correct
ness OF her intentions as to Manchu-
ria. the powers shall meet her half way
in her reformatory movement, and TN
dertake to assist her in securing the
assent of China for the adoption OF
such precautionary measures as may
be necessary to safeguard what are
recognized by them as purely Russian
interests in that province In that
case land such suggestion may come
from the United States) there would
be nothing more required than a
straightforward and open statement by
Russia OF the conditions sought to be
laid down and with recognized up
rightness of purpose behind these, the
powers. it is believed, would surely
give their support.
London. April "A dispatch from
St Petersburg says it is learned from
a trustworthy source that Russia's di-
plomatic agents abroad were instructed
on April 3 to communicate to the gov
ernments to which they are accredited
an identical note in the same terms as
that presented by Consul Cassini to
Secretary Hay.
The text OF the identical note as il
appears from the news which has come
to hand is as follows:
THAT in the present circumstance
a special agreement in the Manchur,
ian affair. instead of being an oper
testimonial Of friendly sentiments or
the part of Russia toward China, might
entail various differences for the neigh
boring states. Russia does not in any
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12
LATE HAPPENINGS OF THE WORLD

way insist upon the conclusion OF any
such agreement, and even abandons all
possible negotiations in this matter
Inasmuch as the imperial government
ever adhercs faithfully to its original
and oft-repeated program, it will quiet
" await the further course OF events. "
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12

Belle of Lexington Whiskey-eight
years old-just out of government
bond, and Three Crown Diamond Malt
Whiskey-strictly pure-at the Seattle
Saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12

Tinseled Yokings, Embroidered and
Tucked Yokings, Spikes, Belts, Bar,
cites, Tinsel Braids, Embroideries and
Laces galore. Taffeta Silks for even
ing wear at Ladies' Bazaar
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12

intend to see your neighbor'
wife" on the 18TH. Il
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12

Who is the prettiest? 'My Neigh
boris Wife"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12

In making their demands the iremer
had the support OF the engineers
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12

Will I miss seeing your neighb ,r'.
wife" on the 18TH? Oh, no! If
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12

For Rent and For Sale cards at this
office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12

Roast Duck and Plymouth Rock
Chicken at the Seattle with Famous
Rainier Beer,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-04-12

Mining Blanks at this office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
OhancerY NotIce.
George w. 4

George w. McCaskrin, Solicitor.
State of Illinois. &c
Rock island County,
In the circuit court to the January term,
A. ID 1902. Divorce.
Blanche Coz complainant, VS.. Gilbert Con,
defendant.
To the above named nonresident defend
ant, Gilbert GOT.
ffidavit of your nor-residence having been
died In the once OF the said circuit court, with
the circuit ~lerk. notice Is hereby given 10
you, that The above named complainant has
died In SAID cir cult court her bill of com
plant against you, on the chancery side there
OF of said circuit court, that summons 10
chsncery has been issu ed In said cau' e ag ainsi
on. returnsble 70 the next term of said cir
cult court TO b. b eRun and holden at the court
house r. the city of Rock Island in said county
on the first Monday In january. A. D. 1902, n
which time and pl tce you viii appear and
plead, ans er or demur to said bin of com
plant, ~ you see d.
Dated az Rock Island. Illinois, this 5th day
of December, A ID. 1901.
GHoRGE W GAMBLE,
Clerk OF the Circuit Court IN and for ROCK
Island county Illinois
GEORGE w. MCCAsKEIN.
Complalnant's Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
NEWS IN OUTLINE.

Abe Nelson. an old resident of Tay.
lor's Falls. Mimi. killed his mother
50 years OF age. splitting her head open
with an AK. He was weak minded.
The Simpson Clothing company. a
prominent retail establishment of St
Joseph. Mo. has made an assignment.
Jacques Francois Henri Foupier. the
French publicist and former member
of the chamber of deputies, is dead.
The large factory of the g. y Ora
ham Machine company NJ Rochester.
y. Y, was totally destroyed by fire.
Loss. 100000.
John Bell, carpenter. shot and
killed his wife in the kitchen of their
home in Brooklyn. y. Y. Jealousy.
The Salvation Army gave 4 Christ
mas dinner to 5000 people at CIeve-
land, O.
Homing pigeons are to give way to
wireless telcgraphy at the Brooklyn
navy yard.
George Il. Swain. treasurer of the
state of New Jersey, is dead ut New
ark.
\ banquet was given to the officers
OF the United States fleet ut Havana
Christmas day by the Cuban veterans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
STRIKE AT sACKFIELD
AND PRYCE MINES ENDED

The efforts of +. C. Berry. presi-
dent of the Tri-City Labor Congress.
to effect a settlement of the strike in
the Pryce and Saclfield coal mines
near Coal Valley. that has been in
progress during the past two weeks,
were rewarded with results
Tuesday evening by which the min
ers returned to work this morning
under terms satisfactory to both
sides.
AS was stated at the time of the
strike, the trouble arose on account
of the cars being used to run the
slack out of the mines during the
time the men were working. thus en-
forcing idleness on their part for
nearly half the time they were in the
mines.
The men contended for the right to
leave the mines instead of remaining
down without anything 10 do. The
terms of the settlement were ar
ranged with the consent of the
officers of the state miners organize
ton.
The hours are not changed, but tho
men are allowed three-quarters. of Il
cent bushel for the slack that is
weighed at the surface, thus partially
compromising them for the extra
time they remain under ground. This
agreement holds till next April.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-26
pob,leatloU notice Chancery.

State OF Illinois. L.
Rock Island County.
In the Circuit court. January term. A ID
1902
Home Building and Loan Association OF Rock
4 lat q. "A corporation, vs.. Marv Jane Murray
and william II Murray In chancery. Gen
eTal number 1851 BiIl TO foe, close mort
gage.
AfidavIt of non-resdence OF the said Mary
Jane Murray ana William II Murray defs nd
ants. having been filed In the ONCE OF the
Clerk OF the ItrcuiT Court OF said County.
notice Is therefore hereby gwen To the SAID
nonresident defendants that the complainant
filed its bill OF compliant IN sad court on the
chanceTy side tn reOf on the 18th day OF De-
issued out of said Court. wherein sad suit Is
nov pending, return3bie on the first Mon
q ~ In the month of January thereafter
and arterw res on the 1st day Of prii. A. u,
1901. an alias summons Issued out OF sad court
wherein said suit is now pending, retUrnable on
the first NJ noav In the monih II May N ereSf-
ter and that there az Ter Jo-wit: on the 18th dav
OF August, A ID. lsOI, an alias sum mons issued
ing. return able on the third NJ NLday II the
north of September thereafter. and after
wards the 10Th day OF Novembs ?, - ID 1871,
alias sunni oDs Issued out Of Sato court
wherein said sUit is now pending, returnable on
the first Monday Ia jar uary, A. d. 1902 newt. as
IS by law required Now, unless you, the said
nonresident Dc fendarts above named, Mary
Jane Murray and william H. Murray. shall
court On the Crst Gay of the next term therS-
OF, to be holden at Rock Island. In ana for
the said county, on the first Monday OF J8nu
airy, A. d, 1862, next, and plead. answer or
complaint, the same and the ma tiers and
things therei charged Ind sta,ed will be
taken as confessed and a deere en- cred
against you, according 20 the prayer OF said
bill GEOSGE W. GAMBLE. g erk-
Rock Island. Ill, November %. A. ID. 1901
jackson & HURST, Complain ants Solicitors.