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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

For the Christmas and New Year
holidays the c. NJ. d ST. z. Railway
company viii ON Dee. -, %. 81 and
Jan. 1, sell round trip tickets to
points within 600 miles at rate of
one fare and one-third, good for re-
llrn To Jan. =. No excursion ticket
to. he sold for less than 81. Ticket
office foot Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

FOR SALE-We have a few extraordinary
good bargains in watches diamonds and
clothing. All other merchandise must go
at - cents on the dollar all this month.
Liberal amounts forwarded on all articles
of value. The Greater New York Loan
bank. $50 Twentieth street. Phone 5T2S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

IIomeseekers' tickets on sale Dec.
l., via e., Il. I. & =. Railway to a
number of points in the northwest,
west and southwest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
ANswERs ro WANT AIDS.

ANSWERS to the following are at this once:
Wv %" 3: '.E. c.. 10" s. de" H co. q:
e F. Pa u. 90 &c o." ,; Grocer
Printer '.R % :"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

Sometimes the sight of food nause-
ates you; your tongue is coated, your
breath is foul, and headaches come
and go. All these are symptoms Of
disease. The trouble is in your stom-
ach. Stum-Ac-OidS act like magic,
curing any and all of these disorders
in a few hours. Tablets so cents.
4. H. THOMAS. Leading Druggist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

FOR SALE-Lots in Velie'S addition. south
of Edgewood park. that have been selling
from Soc to 800 per lot will. for the next
80 days sell for 500 to $3.50 per lot. This
property lies southeast of Edgewood park.
and they are all nice level lots 1t is a big
bargain for investors or home seekers.
For sale by Z. L. Morgan. Rooms and 4.
Skinner building, Moline. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

FOR SALE-If YOU intend to build nice
home in the spring, please investigate the
beautiful lots we nave in Highland park.
This il the most desirable residence por-
ton of the city. It * almost certain the
Tri-City Railway company will enter this
district within short time. These lots
are amply shaded bv large natural trees;
sewers. water mains. electric lights. etc.
already in None but high grade homes in
the neighborhood. These lots within a
year viii increase in value y per cent
The fall or winter is the time to purchase
building lots; all 50Xl40 feet. Apply to
Goldsmith Il Mckee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

FOR SALE-Lots in McEniry'S addition by
r. J. Burns. room -. Mitchell & Lynde
building. These lots are on Sixth avenue,
between Twenty-eighth and Thirtieth
streets. Convenient to Fifth avenue Elm
street car lines Terms to suit purchaser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

FOR SALE-One OF the best stock or dairy
farms in Bowling township containing 50
acres, about 80 in pasture, balance under
cultivation. Good house and other build
ings. Well watered. Price $40 per acre.
Terms easy. John Stahlnecker, Milan, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

At st. Luke's hospital yesterday morn
ing, after a lingering illness. occurred
the death of Mrs NJ. A Harrison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
FOR sALE-nIIsCELLANEoUs.

FOR SALE-Hotel restaurant, laundry and
other lines of business. Eastman & Co.
17I41S Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

FOR EXCHANGE-A 50 900 interest in bus-
mess that Will pay 10 per cent interest on
the investment to exchange for a farm or
a house and a lot. If the party eXchang-
ing is in position to accept salaried po-
sition he can have full charge of one de-
partment- If you are looking for safe
investment and a position. investigate this
offer. Address TX -, = care Rock Island
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
CLAIRvoYANr.

MAGNETIC HEALING-Miss Dorothy Den
ton magnetic healer and palmist. Rooms
~ and -. Mccullough block. Davenport.
Hours to ;, ana 5:3O TO p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

DO YOU WANT AGENTS?-Many years ex
perience places las in a position TO give you
valuable Information along lines that Will
assure YOU success. ASK for free letters
of information and bulletin of daily papers
that pay We also start responsible par
ties in the mail order and agency supply
business. Lord s Carver, Racine, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

FOR SALE-A frst-class secondhand house
heating boiler. self-feeding. Can be used
for steam or hot water heat. A bargain to
parties having use for il. Allen, Myers s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

WANTED-An established wholesale house,
recently incorporated. extending business
desires to engage competent manager Tor
branch house. Salary 500 per month, eX-
uenSes and commission. Must invest 81 900
in capital stock of company, on which dfvi-
deud of per cent viii be guaranteed and
furnish satisfactory references. AudreSs,
Secretary. box 4IO Kansas City, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

MADAM ST. MARIE. palmist and clairvoy-
ant. tells you the past. present and future
correctly. Tells you everything pertain
ing TO business, marriage, divorce. love
affairs, sickness. death, accidents and
everything of interest. One call will prove
her wonderful accuracy. once hours from
to Top. N. 705 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
FOR SALE-PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-A choice I0-acre fruit farm for
sale in South Rock Island. Finely i'm
proved. See Reidy Bros
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

FOR SALE-A lot in Black Hawk addition
on Fifteenth street. near Twelfth avenue
Inquire at SIS Twelfth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
WANTED TO RENT.

WANTED-To rent a house of seven or
eight rooms between Seventeenth and
Twenty-fifth streets and Fifth and Fourth
avenues. Address d Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

BOST-A pair of gold-rim nose glasses, be-
tween the pillow shop and Twenty-seventh
street and Fifth avenue. Finder leave at
Argus office and receive reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

FOR SALE-A complete bookkeeping schol
arship with the International Correspond
ence schools. viii sell at less than cost a
club rate. Cash or monthly payments
Address "A % - Argus office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

VANTED-To buy house of six or seven
rooms or a lot 10 build on. Write. stating
location and price Address &c. y, Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED-Stark nursery pays cash weekly
If YOU sell Stark trees. Louisiana, Mo.
Danville. N. y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

WANTED DreSSmaking. FirSt-ClasS work
done Satisfaction guaranteed and work
finished on time. Call at 2O09 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
wANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED-A man with g. 600 can secure an
interest in a business that will pay him d
salary of 81. 900 per year and fair per cent
interest on his investment. Party must be
prepared to take full charge of his depart
ment and devote all his time to the bust
nroftable investment Investigate this Of
fer. Address j. h. L. care Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

If YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or rent
anything. engage helpor secure situation
the Mail is the one paper in Moline that can
do il for YOU. Mail wants are popular and
Mail wants bring results. One-haf cent
per word is the price TO all alike, cash in
advance scent stamps will do. Evening
and SUNDAY Mail, Moline, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

catalogue explains how we teach
the barber trade in eight weeks; mailed
free Moler college, Chicago Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

LOST-A bead chatelaine purse between
Sixth and Ninth avenues and Twenty-third
street. Finder return TO 90S Twenty-third
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

WANTED-Any person who will distribute
circulars for So daily should address Stan
dard company. Wells, Chicago. Steady
DoSition No canvaSSing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

LOST-From a wagon. a package of dry
goods-the largest articles being blankets
and quilts between Twenty-seventh and
Twelfth streets on Ninth avenue Reward
will be given for its return to Mr.. Geller-
man 617 Ninth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

LOST Monday last. black pocketbook be-
tween Third avenue and Fifteenth street
and the Harper house. 1t contained S21 in
paper money. two Mexican '-clackers.'
Mexican scent piece and note, quite
worn. from a girl The owner is especially
anxious to regain possession of the old
coins Finder notify either Argus ONCE or
James b. Wilson, Busy Bee restaurant.
Davenport, and receive liberal reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20
LOST AND FOUND


LOST An Elk tooth charm. Finder will be
rewarded by returning same to this ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-20

FOR TRADE-Five-room house and lot in
Milan for team or tenant farming outht-
Price $780, Address Box 1883, Milan. III.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30
Equal sUFFRAGIsTs MEET.
\ Number OF Speakers Assert the
Right of Women to Vote.

The third annual meeting Of the EQUAL
Suffrage Association of the District Of Co
lumbia was held at the Friends Meeting
House last night Mrs. Helen r. TindalI
occupied the chair and introduced the
speakers.
The first speaker was Miss Mary Wood.
who delivered q forcibIe argument on
legislation for women. She endeavored
to how that legislation is enacted almost
exclusively for the benefit of man, to the
neglect Of woman, who she said, was as
strong a factor in civilization and in the
building up of the nation and the preser-
walton of it's institutions as man
Miss Gail LaughIiu, of New York, was
the next speaker. Miss Laughlin is a
young lawyer Her subject last night
was Parasite or OfTshOOJ2-' and it gave
Miss LauShIin an opportunity to cover
the equal suffrage question IN all it's bear
inss. She said that all reforms were Of
slow growth: that 1t took thousands Of
years TO introduce Christianity. Miss
LaughIin advised perseverance and con
fidenCe.
Miss Helen Varick Boswell, Secretary
of the WOman's National Republican As
sociation. spoke on Campaign Expe-
rienCeS. Miss Boswell said that her eX-
pcrieuce in the last campaign has con-
WINGED her that men as rule are in IA
vor Of granting to women the right to
vote She said the women themselves are
the stumbling block to their own saliva
ton.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30
POISONED HER CHILDREN.
y Woman Kills Herself and One of
Her Daughters.

ST. LOUIS. April 30--NIrs, Fannie
Freidberg. wife of a weII-to-do German,
locked her husband oct of his house Sun
day night, and then took poison She died
after midnight. She also gave poison To
her two daughters. Emma, aged nine. and
Alma, eight years old. The latter died
at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Emma
may recover The children ate the poison
in ice cream, prepared by the mother.
When Arthur Friedberg, the husband
came home shortly after o'clock Sunday
night his wife refused to admit him, tell
ing him to go away or she would shoot
herself He went to neighbors house
and remained for the night. returning
home yesterday morning only to find his
wife dead, one child dying, and the other
suffering from the poison she had taken.
Jealousy is said to have been the cause
of Mrs Friedberg's act She left letters
accusing her husband
Emma, who was less seriously affect
ed by the poison than the others, aroused
the neighbors. about midnight by crying
that her mother was sick They came TO
the house, but nothing could be done TO
save the woman's life
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30
NEWS FROM GEORGETOWN.

Edward Buckley, son Of the late Justice
u. Y. Buckley. Of Georgetown. was or
dained today with impressive ceremony,
a [ the Catholic Cathedral, Baltimore. The
ordination rites were conducted by Car
diuaI Gibbons. assisted by distinguished
members Of the clergy
Father Buckley viii celebrate his first
mass in Georgetown. the place Of his
birth next Sunday morning, at 1919
O'Clock. at Holy Trinity Church The ser
mon at this service viii be preached by
one Of the Dominican fathers
Father Buckley embraced Catholicism
after having been advanced considerably
in the studies leading to the Protestant
ministry.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30
A COW STOPS TIE TRAIN.
Residents of ScoftsburE Set n
Chance to See the President.

TUsCUMBIA. Ala. April 3l.-The
warmth Of the Presidents reception in
Creases as the journey progresses through
the Southland. where at every point the
Executive has been welcomed with old
time Southern hospitality. At Stevenson
he shook hands with a crowd Of several
hundred people who had been awiting
since daylight
At a crossroads called ScottshuTE the
train was not scheduled to stop. but an
obstinate COW refused 10 leave the track
until urged by a traiEmaE. and the inhab-
itants of the place thus had an opportunity
to see the President for three minutes
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30
A PROMINENT MAN IN OIL.
Daniel y. Morgan President of the
Eastern Consolidated Company.

lJanEtE n ihoE-@h VI
Eastern Consolidated Company
II is now announced that Hon Daniel
N Morgan ex-TreasUreT Of the United
States. has been elected president Of the
Great Eastern Consolidated Oil Company,
which has come so rapidly into notice
with its combination of numerous Cali
fornia oil properties The appointment OF
Mr.. Morgan will add greatly TO the
strength OF the company and to the con
hdence of investors in its securities En-
nest Cady, Lieutenant Governor Of Con
necticut. has been appointed vice presi-
dent of the company
The Eastern Consolidated has acquired
over 200g0 acres of the best oil lands in
California and the bo}dness Of this stroke
has created much comment in oil circles.
The announcement of the officers Of the
company adds to the interest in the con-
Germ The property Of the company COM
prises 10 acres in the famous Southwest
ern Field Of Los Angeles, which have been
examined by some of the foremost oil eX-
Derts. 10 acres in sections 29-2S-2S, Kern
county. known to be one Of the best oil
tracts in the State. and 20.G50 acres or over
thirty square miles Of exported oil land
in Santa Barbara CoEIty. on the coast
near Summerland. which has been care
fully examined by the expert Mr. HaSias,
and pronounced Of undoubted great val
ue and premise. The first two tracts are
now producing immense quantities Of the
best quality of oil and are well known in
oil circles. The second. as has been said,
has been tested eXpertly and gives the
best Of promise
II Is interesting to quote the testimony
OF Mayor II. 2. Snyder, Of Los Angeles
regarding these possessions OF the new
company. He wrote TO an officer OF the
company two weeks ago:
I have a general knowledge of the
has been demonstrated by the producing
wells now in operation. and the flowing
test wells on the property I do not care
70 predict the number Of barrels of oil
which viii be produced per well, but 1 be
lieye tie production viii equal. If not ex-
coed, any yet obtained.
The company has on file, subject to OK
animation. the opinions Of the best Cali
fornia oil authorities regarding its prop
critics. It promises that by August 1t
VIII be able to pay . per cent monthly on
the capital stock, as by that time its new
wells VIII he III operation
a block Of the capital stock Of the COM
pany, half Of the total issue. has been Of
feTed To the public. This block Of s, 500, -
900 z.as been subscribed for literally
throughout the East, but a portion Of the
stock remains uutakeu- It is being sold
at = cents d share, par value 81 q share.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30
ON 4 CHARGE OF ASSAULT
The Case of John ". Gaines Called
This Morning.
A Charge Against The Defendant of
Cutting and WOundinR Mrs Eliza
Welsh, whom He wished TO We'd
Expectations of the Prosecution

John W. Gaines was put on trial today
III Criminal Court No I. on the charge OF
making an assault, with intent TO kill
upon Mrs. Eliza Welsh. on January %
last.
It is alleged that the assault was made
about midnight on the date mentioned at
25l4 NJ Street northwest. where Mrs
Welsh resides Tbe circumstances of the
affair as stated by the Assistant District
Attorney, in his opening address to the
jury are about as follows:
Gaines was a boarder and roomer at
Mr. WeIsh's homo for some months and
became greatly infatuated with her. He
proposed marriage to her. Mrs. Welsh
is married woman. but has not lived
with her husband for about two years
Under the circumstances she refused
Gaines proposal of marriage
On the night Of the alleged assault
Gaines. it is1said. returned to the house
about midnight and went TO his room
which was in the rear of the dfnin4--ro0m
There was step leading from the dining
room down TO his room. and Mrs Welsh
it is said sat on this step and discussed
the subject of marriage with Gaines
Something which Mrs Gaines said. it is
alleged. so augered Gaines that he spraue
toward her and pushed her backward into
the dining-roon1.. Ii is claimed that
Gaines then picked up i carving knife and
assaulted Mrs. Welsh with it
When first attacked Mrs. Welsh scream
ed for SeIp. and her two daughters. aged
fourteen and fifteen years, respectively
came to her Esistance. They succeeded
in making Gaines release his hold upon
their mother and she, it Is said. ran out
of the house and went to the home of a
neighbor There it was discovered that
she was seriously injured. and she was re-
moved 10 the Emergency Hospital for
ire
At the hospital il was discovered that
AiI-- s.-lzu adj received a stab wound in
the left lung
After MS Welsh left her home the pa-
lice were notified of the assault. and went
in search of Gaines He vas found in his
bed he also had a stab wound in his
throat similar To one which could he
made with pcnkuife. Ii is said that the
wound in Gaines throat was bandaEcd
with q handkerchief. He. too, was sent
TO the hospital for treatment II. Pres
colt Galley appears as counsel for the de
PENDANT.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30

beer promoting its own progress and de
velopment and prosperity by devoting the
energies Of its people TO agriculture and
commerce. which are the words that
founders Of your state put upon its shield
many years ago. i thank you warmly for
your generous greeting and wish for your
love and corr eminent and happiness in
your homes and prosperity in your several
occupations.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30
THE NEW REGISTRY SYSTEM.
Highly Satisfactory, and VIII Be
Permanent ia New York.

After a two Digs inspection of the sys-
TEN. George W. Beavers, Superintendent
Of Salaries and Allowances of the Post
office Department, has reported to the
Acting Assistant Postmaster General that
the 2ew registry despatch system in New
York city is d complete success
All registered mail is received and clas-
silied at the branch offices and the mail
kept open till the last moment before
time Of despatch, saving of an hour or
more on every mail This report has the
effect of making the new system perma-
neut
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30

Justice Barnard has issued an order in
the case Of the United States against
Edward Cameron, charged with house
breaking, requiring the defendants to re-
store the articles taken from the hard
ware store of W. 7. and r. 3. Weaver.
Georgetown It is understood that the
prosecution has been dropped
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30

The more you enquire into the quality Of
good pure and Wholesome beer Maerzgu Senate
and Lager are. A commodity with such superior
qualities vii always meet favor and the more
one drinks of HeEriah's the better viii be the
liking for these beverages Phone West a. Ar
liHgton BottliHg Co.. Tor case,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30
THE RECORDING OF ACCIDENTS.
Railroads state Their Objections to
the Recent Act of Congress


the Recent Act of Congress
The Interstate Commerce Commission
heard opinions from railroad attorneys
this morning on an enactment Of the last
Congress referring to a commission rec
ord of railroad accidents BY the terms
OF the law every railway must make a
monthly report to the commission OF
every accident on its lines, however, small
the injury may be
Most of the discussion at today's hear
ing concerned the establishment OF an
agreed limit as the minimum injury to be
recorded
Among these present to testify We're:
Walter =. Hines, assistant attorney OF
the Louisville and Nashville railroad: 10
seph Brady General Agent of the Bur
lington. Cedar Rapids and Northern Kail-
road: J. D. NJ. Hamilton attorney FOR the
AtchisOn. Topeka and Santa Fe Rail
read: Joseph l. Doran. general solicitor
for the Norfolk and Western; Edward
Baxter, special counsel for the Southern
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30

CORY, Pa, April 30-Two attempts
were made to barn the village Of Water
ford, Erie county, last night Sybra@dI.s
market was fired a second time and dis
covered. and later it was again on fire and
extinguished with difficulty Extra Of
6cers have been sworn in.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30
To snnerEntend Goxernnaez,t xNorIz

Major Eugene F Todd, quartermaster
United States Volunteers. mas been order
Cd to this city from New York He viii
then proceed to New London, Conn. ans
to Fort Mansfield, r. l., to sUpeTintend
the construction of Government buildings
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30

The Commissioners have forwarded to
the Secretary Of the Navy a request to
have the Marine Band detailed for the
drill Of the High School Cadets on Thurs
day, May . The Commissioners inform
the Secretary that DR.. Francis r. Lane,
director of the high schools, will Commun-
icate with him as to the precise time,
and place. The Commissioners give ex-
preston to their appreciation of the cour-
tesy extended by the Secretary Of the
Navy in former years in detailing the
band for this purpose
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30
The Fosburgh Poisoning Case.

MIDDLEECRY. Vt. April Ca change
Of venue has been granted in the Ida Eos
burgh poisoning case, and the hearing Of
Nelson Jones. charged with murder. Will
be held in this place Instead of at Shore
ham. It wiz begin on Thursday.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30

Georgetown people are engaged in a
movement to establish a market at the
corner of Fourteenth and Y Streets. on
the lot that was formerly the site Occu-
pied by McCuHoush's lumber yard.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30
BECOMES a JUDGE TOMORROW.

and Assume His Judicial Duties.
Thomas H Anderson, United States At
torney for the District, who was recently
appointed a member OF The Supreme Court
for the District, TO succeed Associate jus
tice Cole resigned, VIII take the oath of
Office tomorrow morning
He viii Immediately enter upon the dis
charge Of his judicial duties
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-30

Plans have been drawn for five modern
dwellings, to be constructed at the south
west corner Of y and Potomac Streets
They will cost in the aggregate about SIS
olV