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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
They were F,oraming Opinions,

The club was full. Evening papers
were at a premium. An atrocious crime
had been that day committed, and ev-
cry member was reading the account
of the tragedy and eagerly discussing
the details.
A foot had been found in the East
river, a leg in the Hudson and the trunk
of body IN the park. Loud were the
expressions of horror and disgust. Sud-
denly lull came over the crowd, and
two small voices We're heard above the
modified din discussing the law of hui
man nature which made people lean
toward curiosity even in its morbid
tendency. The small voices grew louder
and the argument stronger, until at
last man in tones of undisguised pity
turned to the disputants and said:
$50 you think we are filed with NOR
bid curiosity"
One of the small voices replied that
it looked very much as if that was the
case.
Nothing of the kind expostulated
the former speaker. ''You mistake our
motive. We are merely disqualifying
ourselves for jury duty"
The men with the small voices imme-
diately seized the only two newspapers
and devoured them with avidity.-New
York Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

feel the word ..traitor'' work
ing its way to utterance- To Ameri-
cans who recall our revolutionary days
and the struggles of the reyered
Washington which have made Amer
lea the greatest nation in the world
today, this letter brings into promi-
hence the revolutionary traitor-Bene-
dict Arnold-whose unscrupulous
character caused blot on American
history and caused the sacrifice of the
life of the brave Maj. Andre.
Is it wonder that Christian De
Wet turns to scorn the false pleadings
of his brother and replies to his sug-
gestions for surrender with a firm,
resolute and patriotic '.No!" The
Springfield Register declares: I'm
brief Christian De Wet is a patriot
every inch of him, and a general who
will fight, surrounded with patriots
like him, till, if necessary, every drop
of his patriotic blood is spilled on the
altar of liberty. His brother is a
fawning pretender."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
"ANTED-IRoN HOLDERS. TWENTY

"ANTED-IRON HOLDERS. TWENTY
w five light green sand molders, 35 heavy
green sand molders, 90 dry sand holders 10
loan molders. Apply in person promptly to
Frazer & Chambers foundry. West Twelfth
street ard WaShtenaw avenue, Chicago
Steady work to competent men. All union
iron molderS' attention is directed to the fol-
lowing letter from President Fox, of the Iron
Molders' union of North America: ONCE of
the Iron Molders' union of North America,
Cincinnati, Jan 81, 1901. MessrS Frazer &
Chalmers, Chicago, ILL., Gentlemen-The &C
ton Of the mo!ders declaring a strike IN your
foundry. is an assumption of authority which
has no official recognition from the Iron Mold
ers union of North America. or local union
No. 233, of Chicago l l., of which thew are
members Said action was Illegal and a viola
ton of our rules and laws, and the members of
the iron molderS' union are authorized to ac-
cept employment in your foundry pending in-
veStigatl1n of the alleged grievance and de-
ci>ion of conference committee. as provided
in the New York agreement. To all members
of our union who go to work we will guaran-
tee the fullest recognition AID support of our
organization. Respectfully yours Martin
Fox, president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
THE DIFFERENCE IN THE DE VETS

Pet De Wet, brother of Christian
De Wet, the dashing Boer general, has
written to the great general beseech-
ing him to lay down his arms and to
submit to the tyranny of imperialism.
What American patriot can look upon
this brother Pet and not feel that he
is either coward or a traitor? Chris
tian De Wet is now the recognized
military genius of the world. With
a handful of undisciplined men, but
men brave, fearless and inspired with
that God-given nspiration-love of
liberty and freedom-he has caused
the British army of 100000 men to
Iecoil in terror; to falter and to weary
in the seemingly impossible task of
vanouishing the Boer army" if the
term may be applied. He, with his
few patriots, has made the mighty
England tremble and has dragged the
great empire into most miserable
predicament, which has cost the
nation over $500. 900, 900, thousands
of lives. and her honor already.
His achievements in behalf of
liberty, his flag and his people have
caused the world to marvel and his
praises are sung where'er the breath
of liberty is breathed. Even those
who have not breatned the sweet at
mosphere of freedom and liberty have
been forced to say at is won
derful.'' Who can read the letter
written by Pet De Wet and not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
Master's Sale.
]. T. and 5. R. Kenworthy.
Ou Ssat or 4f all IsIa5a sss.
the Circu I Court-In Chancery.

County of Rock Island I S.
In the Circuit Court-In Chancery
Hiram Ruby trustee for Katie Ruby NOV
Katie QuiclS), Olive Ruby. Mary Ruby Minnie
Catherine Gunnen and Mrs Minnie Cali aghar
foreclosure, general No. 1888
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a
decree of said Court, entered in the above en-.
titled cause, on thetwenty- eighth day of anu
airy, A. ID. 1901, L shall, on Saturday the
hour of two o'clock in the afternoon, al
the East door of the Court House
in the city of Rock Island in said
County OF Rock Island to satisfy said decree,
sell at public vendue to the highest and
best bidder for cash in hand that certain par
Island and State of Illinois, known and
described as follows. towit:
Commencing at a tree standing South thirty
seven degrees (37o) West variation 10Y, Six
(6) chains and sixteen (1O links from the
North east corner OF Section Thirty-iVe (35),
in To nsbip Seventeen G7), North of Range
One % West of the fourth p M. thence
West (variatiOn 70 1907 eleven Q1) chains
and thirty-eight (3S) links; thence North
Thirty-four and one-half degrees (341so West
fourteen I'D chains and siXty-one (6D links:
thence North eighty-nine degrees (s9o) East
ten (10l chains and thirteen n3) links; thence
South ffty-eight and one-half (5sIs y degrees
East four 90 chains eighty (S0) links to the
place of beginning containing Eight s. 90I0o
acres and also known as Out Lot F to Coal
Valley in the town of Coal Valley, County of
Rock Island and State of illinois,
Dated at Rock Island Illinois, this twelfth
day OF February, A. D.. 1901.
ELwIN f. PARMENTER.
Master In Chancery, Rock Island County. ID.
j. T. ). r. kENwoRrHY, Compliments
Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
RUINED FOR REELEcr1oN.

Congressman Bartholdt, of st.
Louis, is the victim of a practical
joke perpetrated by his friend and
colleague. Congressman Joy, of the
same city. Joy, it seems, does not
belle his name, as he is a Joyous
hearted man and fond of joking.
Some time since, the story goes, he
received letter from a woman who
claimed to be a resident of his dis
trict. 81 am very much in need of q
piano." she wrote, land thought
would write to you and ask you if you
would be so kind as to send me one at
once. My father and brothers have
always voted for you and are your
friends. Please send me one so car
go on with my music. p. 81 should
like an upright, for our parlor is not
very large.
Joy looked at the address given by
the writer and discovered that the
street was not in his district. So he
dictated this letter: My Dear
Madam: Nothing would give me
greater pleasure than to send you a
piano, but 1 am sorry to say you do
lot live in my district and must
send all the pianos have to spare to
my own constituents.
However, you do live in Repre-
sentative Bartholdt's district, and if
you will write to him am sure he
will send you fine piano by the first
train. Mr.. Bartholdt has a large
stock of pianos on hand and 1 would
advise you to ask for an expensive
one. Take nothing less than rose
wood and the best make"
81 think" said Mr.. Joy. as he
signed the letter. ''that will hold Bar
tholdt for a while"
Now Bartholdt declares his chance
for reelection is ruined. as practically
all the women in his district are draw
ing upon him for pianos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
F. B. GAMBLE,
IT PAYS TO INSURE
Upon Plan Which is First Glass
Investment if You Live or Die
Read the following
Illustration.
ROCKFORD Ill March 30, 1890.
VI. L SchryVer. Manager Union Central Life
ln..-. Il-.A.,

<
Insurance Co., Polo, ILL.,
Dear Sir: am in receipt of your
sompanY's check for one thousand and
thirty and 3I-100 dollars (S1, 0S0.3D.
in full payment of my policy, No.
1895, issued by the Union Central
Life Insurance company. of Cincin-
natl, Ohio, date March 80, 1875, for
one thousand dollars.
My policy was issued upon the Ten Annual
Payment Endowment at Life Rates. with au
annual premium of 1887 each year for 10
years. have paid to the Union Central Life
Insurance company four hundred Thirty three
and 70-lC0 (S433.70).
Total cash received March 3d.. 81 $50 81
Cash in excess of payments 500 81
Credit for every dollar paid over. 81
have received all paid to the company,
to-wlt: Sf3370 also interest amounting 20
1896 81, which is over per cent compound in
tereSt, free of taxes, upon all money paid 10
the company, besides, had the benefit of >
years insurance.
regret now that 1 did not fake a much
larger policy as find this is good average in
veStment, with Insurance gratis. 1 am happy
to say that have IS, 600 two thirds paid up
on the same plan, and will take s. 0)0 more to-
day 20 payment instaliment bond. Thanking the
company and agents formany fayors and cour-
tesieS am always a frieno OF the Union Seen
trail company. ALTON NJ WORDRN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
What Our Flag stands For.

Wherever the American flag Is raised in
token of sovereignty, it stands for liberty
independence and equality. What our flag Is
to the nation, Hostetter's Stomach Buffers is
to the individual, inasmuch as it not only gives
you freedom from your ailments. but protects
your system In such manner that they can
not return. When your stomach gets out OF
order, causing you to belch after eating, OIL
when you are SO nervous that you toss about
all night, unable to sleep, you should Ger
tainly try it, because II will strengthen your
stomach, ste Ady your nerves, and induce
sound healthy sleep, ard for Indigestion, con
stipation and bIliousness there is nothing &c
equal it. Rheumatism is also counteracted
by its direct action on the kidneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
Japs to worship the God of Luck.

Superstition dies hard in Japan, says
Yokohama correspondent. The be-
levers in the God OF Luck, who is the
patron of gamblers, spectators. ETC.,
are about to carry out very extensive
scheme in honor of the object of their
worship. 1t includes the erection of a
shrine in a great park where every
kind of amusement will be provided,
more Japonico, to attract worshipers.
Contributions have already reached q
large amount.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
THAT WAS DIFFERENTLY.
Papa Said There Was No Similarity
In the Two Cases.

Papa Said There Was No Similarity
In the Two Cases.
Papa" asked the little boy, edo you
remember the first money you ever
earned?"
YES" said papa. at was nice,
new, shiny 3 cent piece that old Mr..
Gregg, the grocer, gave me for doing
about a quarters worth of work in car
rying load of potatoes into his cellar.
1 worked all Saturday afternoon to
earn that nickel, and when he paid me
1 ran three blocks home, tired as l was,
to show it,
land did you put it in your little
bankI'' asked the little boy.
mo; l got fathers permission to
spend it just as L pleased. However, L
kept it for three or four days, just to
have the satisfaction of having money
of my owned, earned by my own exer-
lions. And if 1 could have bought all
the things 1 thought of buying with
that nickel 1 would have had about
$40 worth of books, toys, marbles and
what not Finally made up my mind.
What do you think 1 bought!"
~ am sure 1 can't guess" said the
little boy. "What did you buy, papa?'
IF went to the bakery and bought a
custard pie"
why, papal And you said grandma
always had custard pie at home and
let you have slice of it as soon as you
got home from school"
eyes, used to get slice, but not a
whole pie, and she never let me eat it
the way 1 wanted to. So went to the
bakery and bought my pie and borrow
ed a spoon from the baker and ate all
the custard and left the crust. L never
had anything taste so good in all my
life.'
"You never allow me to eat custard
pie that way, papa" said the little boy.
ooh, that's different!" said papa.-In-
dianapolis Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
Administrators Notice.
Estate of otiIia Ellis, deceased.

ESLdLt OF ObIIId EIIIS, ueCeaSeu.
The undersigned having been appointed al
mtnistratOr OF the estate of Otilia Ellis, late
of the county of Rock Island, state of Illinois,
deceased hereby gives notice that he will ap-
pear before the county court of Rock
Island county, at the county court room, in the
city of Rock Island, at the April term. on
the first Monday in April 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.
An persons indebted to said estate are re.
quested to make immediate payment to the
Undersigned
Dated this 18th day of February. A. D. 1861
JOHN ELLIS, Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
Administrators Notice.
Estate of James Milton sivis, decease

Estate of James Milton Silvis deceased
The undersigned having peen appointed ad
ministratrix of the estate of ameS Milton Sill
Wis, late of the county of Rock Island, state OF
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that she
VIII appear before the county court of Rock
Island couRty, at the county court room, IN
the city of Rock Island, at the April term
on the first Monday in April 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 re.
quested to make Immediate payments TO the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th dav OF February, A. d 1901.
MAGGIE PORTER, Administrators
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

THE legislatures of several states
have undertaken to regulate the lobby.
The lobbyists have been driven out of
the house chambers in Indiana and
Texas, and one branch of the North
Carolina legislature has passed a
lobby registration act similar to that
of Wisconsin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

THE successive escapades of Pat
Grove and Carrie Nation seem to have
worked out the marvel of keeping
Teddy Roosevelt off the front page
for a greater period than at any time
since the Spanish-American war.
Now, if between this and March 4
some other western terror should get
in the glare of the calcium, the effect
upon the strenuous life might prove
dIstressive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

ALL honor is due to the Iowa sena-
tors for their stand against the ship
subsidy grab. Allison and Dolliver
are right at least on one question.
-Keokuk Constitution Democrat.
Would that Illinois could say as
much for her two senator's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

GYPSY FORTUNE TELLER WISHES TO
VI announce TO the puolic her wonderful
powers in reading the history of human lie
by examining the hand, telling the past, pres
ent ana future; the lnltlals OF your future nus
part of the country is most lucky for you;
what business you are most adapted to- Ad-
vice given in all business matters and family
affairs. Private consultation Call from a m
to p. m. at 415 Eighteenth street. Call Sun
daJS also.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

THE ocean tonnage of all nations
aggregates about 100000 tons.
About ], 200, 900 tons of it is Ameri.
can. The Frye bill proposes to pay
subsidies of 5000, 900 a year osten-
sibly to aid American ocean shipping.
This is twice as much as the yearly
ship subsidy payments of all the
other nStions put together. And yet
they 9wn among them % times as
muc4 ocean shipping as the United
Stafee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

Or course the correspondents are
now finding political significance"
in the kaiser's visit to England dur
ing the obsequies of the queen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

INSTEAD of giving over 5000. 000.
600 to Hanna's friends in the way OF
subsidy, congress would better spend
that amount on good highways or
give it to the farmers. The Hanna
Morgan-Rockefeller crowd have enough
now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
Fidelity Loan Co.
ROOM SO, MITCHELL & LYNDE
BUILDING.
Notice of special Meeting.

Notice. OF Special Meeting.
To the stockholders of the Rock Island Plumb
ing, Heating and Roofing company.
You will please take notice that a special
meeting of the stockholders of the said Eoclk
Island Plumbing, Heating and Roofing compa-
ny will take place Monday, the 9TH day of
March, A. D.. 1901 at I O'Clock D. m. at the
place of business of sad company, No 22l
near Twentieth street. in the city OF Rock Is.
land, Illinois, for the purpose of submitting to
the vote OF said stockholders the question OF
changing the name of said company from the
Rock Island Plumbing, Heating aud Roofing
company TO the Rock Island Roofing company
and for the transaction of such other business
as may come before said meeting.
CHARLES HAES6ES.
HUGO u. TEUSCHER,
WILLIAM +. HAFSGEN
majority of the directors OF said Rock Is
land Plumbing, Heating and Roofing com
pany.
Rock Island, III, Jan. 81, 1901.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

The emperor of China naiveIy asserts
that he does not come home because
General Won Waldersee is living in his
house now.-BaItimore American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

THE proposition now offered by the
Chinese diplomats is heads win and
teals you lose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
To Cure a Cold In one Fay

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
IL it fails TO cure. Z. w. Groves sig
nature on each box. Price 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
The Doctors Extend Their Time

Owing to the Vast Numbers Who Have
Been Unable to See the British Doc
tors, These Eminent Gentlemen
Have Extended the Time for
Giving Their Services Free
for Three Months to All
Who Call Before
Feb. &c.
Owing to the large number of in
valids who have called upon the Brit
ish doctors at their office, 100 Third
avenue, Cover Tremann's meat
market) and who have been unable
to see them, these eminent gentle
men have, by request. consented to
continue giving their services
free for three months to all in
valids who call upon them before
Feb. &c. These services will consist not
only of consultation, examination and
advice, but also of all minor surgical
operations.
The object in pursuing this course
is 20 become rapidly and personally
acquainted with the sick and afflicted,
and under no condition whatever will
any charge be made for any services
rendered for three months to all who
call before Feb. %.
ne OOCbOIS treat I'LL 1OTIE5 Oh us
ease and deformities, and guarantee
cure in every case they undertake.
At the first interview thorough ex-
animation is made, and if incurable,
you are frankly and kindly told so;
also advised against spending your
money for useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrh
and catarrhal deafness, cancer, with
out pain or cutting, rupture, all skin
diseases. and all diseases of the rec
tum are positively cured by their new
treatment.
DR.. r. j. Nate. the chief consult
ing surgeon of the institute, assisted
by one or more of his staff associates,
is in personal charge.
Office hours from 9 a. m. till 8 p.
m. No Sunday hours.
Special Notice-If you cannot call,
send stamp for question blank for
home treatment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

ANTED-ENERGETIC MAN TO MAN
w age branch Old established house. No
soliciting; ONCE duties wholly Salary Sl25 per
month ard extra comm iSsions. Yearly en-
gagement; chance rapid advancement for
man OF ability. Experience not necessary.
Must furnish good references al d $500 cash
Manager, Drawer "A, New Haven Conn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
wANTED-MALE HELP.

"ANTED-wOOD CHOPPERS APPLY
w to East Moline company, East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
CLAIRVOYANT.

CLAIRvOYANT-YoU FUTURE AS TO
~ business, love affairs, journeys, whether
lucky or unlucky, and all AFFAIRS of life truth
fully told. Prices reasonable. Call at 6o8
Seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

CARRIE NATION is about the cheap
est card Kansas has sent out yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

ElOR SALE-FINE LOTS ~ SINNET'S
IL addition: also in College Heights au
Guyer's addition by F. NJ. Sinet, 3l7 Forty
fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

"ANTED-wASHIN OR WORK TO DO
w at home or by the day. Inquire st 413
Fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
FOR SALE-PROPERTY.

nor SALE-A CHOICE 1O-ACRE FRUIT
n farm for sale in South Rock Island. Fine
ly improved. See Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
PERSONAL.

yHyIDOWER- YEARS, WANTS WIFE
w who would enjoy home more than So
ciety, has so Ooo money enough for two, be-
cago, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
Announcement.

IdesIre to announce my candidacy for the
democratic nomination for the ONCE of town
ship collector at the next election, and solicit
the Endorsement and help of all my friends
who believe me deserving.
b. H KuMBALL-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

"ANTED-GoODRE LIABLE OIL SALES
w man, on commission or salary. Address
Quaker OIL and Implement company, Cleve-
land Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
T. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists IS cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12

WANTED = HUSTLING AGENTS TO
w sell rapId-selling article. Call before
$50 a. m. or after p. m. at ZIG Fifth avenue,
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
MISCELLANEOUS.

DAGS, RUBBERS, ETC-SEND POSTAL
IL card or leave word at Dos Fourth ave-
nue., or Fortieth street and Fifth avenue,
IL you have any rags, rubber, etc., to sell.
VIII come to your house and pay you from
so to as per hundred for rags, and rubbers from
to sc pound. AL calls will receive prompt
attention. b. e. K1ugger.
r P. WILLIAMSON BUYS, SELLS, AND
~ exchanges all kinds of second hand goods,
VIII pay more than any other dealer and sells
cheaper. AL kinds OF stove repairing and
cleaning done alaO. J. Z. Williamson, 1915
Second avenue. Telephone number 1884.
IF YOU WANT TO BUY, SELL, TRADE
n or rent anything, engage help or secure
situation, the Mall is the one paper IN Moline
that can do it for you. Mail wants are popu-
lar ard Mall wants bring results One-half cent
per word is the price to all alike. cash In i'd
vance. 2-cent stamps viii do. Evening and
Sunday Mall. Moline, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

"ANTED-BOARDE CHOICE ROOMS
w and board at 2226 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-02-12
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO.
Irl.AC Cnrrnrn.r

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm of F.
j. Cheney & Co., doing business in
the city of Toledo, county and state
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the SUM of 800 for each and every
case of catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence this 9th day of De-
cember, A. d 1886.