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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

searle & Ma-sh.n, Attorneys.

Searle Ma-sh'Il, Attorneys.
State OF Illinois, L.
Rock Island County,
In the Circuit Court In Chancery. Fore
closure General No. 4947
James Balmer
Julia Phillips, Frank 81 Phillips, Clyde G.
Phi lips. ArIie Philips, Maud adam, Anna
~. rhnlps Ed ward D. Phi Hip. ana ID. K Mo-
berry and Franz 5. Cool, administrators of the
est,te of ID. r Phillips, deceased
Notice Is hereby given that by virtue OF D
decree of said Court, entered In the above
entitled cause, on the twentieth day of No
vember, A. ID. 1901, 1 shall. on Saturday, the
eleventh day of January, A. D.. 1902, at
the hour of two O'Clock in the after
noon, at the East door of the Court
House, In the City of Rock Island, IL
said County of Rock Island, to satisfy said
decree, sell at public vendue to the highest
bidder for cash, tn certain parcel of land
situate In the County of Rock Island and
State of Illinois. known and described as
follows, to-wit:
The south I45 acres of the south west gar
ter (I4) of section twenty-five C&2) in town
ship number twenty (20) north range two (2)
east of the 18th Principal Meridian In the
county of rock Island and state of Illinois.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this ninth day
OF December, A. ID. 1901
ELwIN Z. PARMENTER,
Master In Chancery- Rock Island County, Ill.
SEARLE & MARSHALL.
CGmplainaLts solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

George W. McCaskrir

George W. McCaskrin. Solicitor.
State of Illinois, -
Rock island County,
In the circuit court, to the January term,
a. ID 1909. Divorce.
Blanche Con complainant, vs. Gilbert Con,
defendant.
ant. Gilbert Cor.
fadavit of your nou-resIdence having been
fled In the once of the said circuit court with
the circuit clerk, notice is hereby given 10
you. that the above named complain ant has
hied IN said ciI cult court her bil of com
plant against you, on the chancery side there
OF OF said circuit court, that a summons In
chancery has been sued In said caus gainst
you. returnAble 70 the next term of said cir
cult court TO be begun aud holden at the court
house IN the city of Rock Island in said county.
on the first Monday In January. A. ID. 1902, at
which time and place you VIII appear and
plead, answer or demur to said bill of com
plant. 10 you see IT.
Dated at Rock Island. Illinois, this 5th day
of December. A d. 1901
GEORGE w GAMBLE
Clerk OF the Circuit Court IN and for Rock
Island county Illinois
GEORGE W. MCCAsKEIS.
Complainant's Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23
NEWS IN OUTLINE.

The United States battleship Indi-
ana has left Kingston, Jamaica, for La
Guayra. Venezuela.
The First Congregational church at
Springfield. o., has been totally de-
strOyed by fire. Loss. So, 900.
The report in Boer circles at Paris
Is that Botha has $4,000 men in the
field.
The Yale boating authorities have de-
clined invitations to row at Henley and
at the Irish meet in Dublin. Cannot
afford II.
Serious riots by unemployed work
ing men occurred Saturday at Buda-
pest.
Since Dec. II 16O fighting burghers
have been captured in the Orange
River colony.
This is a gloomy Christmas in Ger
many. Half a million persons are I'M
employed and the consequent wretch
edness darkens the holidays.
Four carloads of exhibits for the
Worlds fair have arrived in st. Louis.
They constitute n part of MeXico's dis
play ut the Pan-American.
The south-bound stage between Lay
tonyille and Willis. Cal, was robbed
Saturday half n mile above the latter
place.
Fifteen buildings were destroyed by
fire Saturday at MADEIRA, town TWEEN
ty-three miles west of Phillipsburg,
Pa.
Creditors have petitioned that the
Dayville WOllen company, of Killingly,
Conn, be declared bankrupt.
Farmer Will Hammer, aged %. was
struck by a train and killed at Wheel
er, Ind.
Frank Schleutter was found frozen
to death in the hay loft of barn near
Dayton, KY.
seat in the New York Stock EX-
change sold Saturday for $4,000.
The negro Parker, who knocked
down Czolgosz after he had shot the
president. has been given a position at
Washington.
Abram w. Chapman. aged "a, presi-
dent Of the Muncie Qnd.) Savings and
Loan company, is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23
OnancerH N.tl.e.

State of Illinois, l.
Rock Island County, -
In the Circuit Court. At the January term
d 1902 In chancery. Bill for p srtitlon-
Jonas Bear and Louis Mosenfelder
Annie Montgomery, Charles Jack Montgom-
cry, Mary b. Montgomery, Edward ID. Swee
known heirs or devisees 81 Catherine
Margaretha Vieths, deceased; the un-
ausrter Of the northwest quart. r of the
northwest quarter OF section nun Der four
range number one, west of the Atm p
N, containing 10 acres more or less;
as said lot IS known and designated upon
the assessors plat of 1881; also eight
and u acres, more or les, Including the road
10 toe southwest quarter of the northeast
quarter of the northwest quarter OF said sec
ton number to3r IN kowGsnlP ~ ~ n one
upon the plat as lot No. 5; also the northeast
quarter of the southwest quarter OF the
township ", ~. R one west Of the 4th IA.
contasng ten acres, more or less. and desig-
also The ,orth four ana $500 acres OF the
northwest quarter OF the southeast Quarter
Der four 10 township IL north rarge number
one west of the 18th =. NJ. Letitia Wells. Flea
of Ellen B. Nourse. deceased
To ID II Nieths the unknown heirs or de-
yIsees of Catbe,fna HarRarett Vieths de-
c. ased: the unknown owner or owners
of the southeast quarter of the NORTH
west quarter of the northwest quarte'
Der seventeen norih OF range number
ooe wess of the fourth p NJ, containing 10
acres. more or less; and being tbe south half
of lot number six. as said lot Is known and
desiguated urOI the ssseSsor's plat of 1856
also eight ar = acres. more or less. incluolog
The road Ia The SOUTHWEST quarter OF the
northea-t quar- ser OF the Dorthw est quarter OF
said sec ion number four In town hip H. n
X / west of the attn p NJ, known ana deslg-
mated upon the plat as lot No 5; also the
northeast quarter o the southwest quarter OF
the Forth west quarter o. said section number
four In township IL. ~. K one west Of the 4th
p NJ containing ten acres more or less, acd
de ignated on assessors plat IS lot number
ten; also the north four and $500 acres of
TER of the northwest quarter of said secttc n
number four In township seventeen north
range number one west of the 18th i. NJ. Lee
tfIiS Wells. Ellen b Nourse. the unknow n
heirs or devisees of Ellen Is. Nourse. deceased;
defendants
filed In the once OF the clerk OF she circuit
court OF said county, notice is hereby given
TO you ard each OF you that the above named
complainants have fled In said court their bill
of COMPLAINT against you on tht chancery SD e
OF said court, that summons In chauocry
has been issued in said cause against you re-
turrable to the next term OF said court to be
begun and holden at the co IT house in the
city of Rock Island. Ia said county. on the first
Monday of January. A ID 1902, at which time
and place you will appear and plead. answer
or demur TO the said oil OF complaint, II you
d ted at Rock Island. Illinois, this 4th day of
December, a. ID. 1901
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk.
SwEEHEY & WALKER, Compartments Sollci-
tors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23
TODAY'S MARKETS.

Chicago, Dec. 2s.-Following are the open
ing highest lowest and closing quotations
in today's markets:
wheat.
Dec. ~; 5s1s; ~; 7sss. o,,
July, 81; s21S; sos; 81
Corn.
Dec, e3E; 81: es%; CAB.
May, 67065z; GA: 66K; orb
July, 669sG661s; 65S; COS; COZ.
Oats.
Dec. Az: AK; 449E 4lH.
May. 45h9451zi 451<; 451S; 45as.
July, 80; Sy14; 80; 1914.
Pork.
Dec, 1920; 1870; 1920: 1870.
Jan. 16. -; 10 45: 40: 1915
May, l6.S2916.s7; 1852; 1882; 1892.
Lard.
Dec, 9.75; 9.75: 90; ass.
Jan, 9.77; 9.77; o.72: e.T5s.
May, $50; 9.S5; $50; 9.S2-.
Ribs.
Dec, $40; $40; $40; $40.
Jan. S.37; $40; s.37; g. 40
May, see; S65; 60; S.65.
Receipts today: Wheat %: corn 172; oats
142; hogs 10000; cattle Is, 600; sheep 10000.
Hog market opened steady to Sc higher
$50; good heavy, s6.SOG6.55; rough heavy,
Cattle market opened steady.
Sheep market opened steady.
Omaha-Hog receipts 1900
Kansas Olly-hOk IGCGlDlS luOUU.
Union Stock yards $40 a. m.
Hog market opened dull, generally steady.
Light, S50Jd6.00; mixed and butchers, $3.50
$50; good heavy, s5.90a6.5O; rough heavy,
Cattle market opened steady for good,
others 10 cents lower. BeeveS, SS.T0d7.50;
cows and heifers. sI.l5a4.75: Texas steers,
sSI5441O; stockers and feeders, 2OOG425.
Sheep market slow and weak.
Hog market closed steady. Light, 5000
600; mixed and butchers, S5.65GD65O; good
for best, others slow.
Estimated receipts for Tuesday are:
Wheat IS: corn III oats 1885, hogs 10000
Visible supply OF grain: Wheat BLOB, 600,
decrease $1,000; corn 100000, decrease So
600; oats 5.7T7, 600 decrease IS 900.
The Chicago board of trade was adjourned
over Tuesday and Wednesday. There will
be no grain markets tomorrow.
New York Stocks.
New York Dec s3-The following are the
closing quotations on the New York stock
So. Pacific COZ. sugar 1904, C. & o. 46%,
p. i5Ssl. C. Ms St. paul issls Man rattan 1884
Pacific Mail -, Atchison common 7s, WI
io6 b r. ~ T. Si41 R. p pfd D0 soy leather
pfd. SOY copper 65ls, Atchison pfd. 1905, U.
s; Steel pfd. 92ss. U. :. Steel common 4sh,
lOisi, coal and iron 62%. Erie common 4O1<
Can. common l52i. Can pfd
Local Markets.
Corn-New. 75c.
Hay-Timothy. s14; prairie, sI2
Straw-SS.
Goals per ton.
PotatoeS-q5c.
Butter-Choice to fair, PIC; fresh creamery,
22hc.
Eggs-23c.
Hens-5ssc per pound.
Spring chickens-6c per pound.
Turkeys-Sc per pound.
Ducks-7c per pound.
Cattle-Butchers pay for corn fed steers
4xc95%c; cows and heifers, Shc@4c; calves,
Scale.
Sheep-4Mc6l5c.
SPRING. Lambs g. 6O9sI a head.
HogS-S5.50.
GeeSe-7C.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23
unnnrurX NOTICE.
state of Illinois

state of Illinois
ock Island County.
q the Circuits Court at the January term, A.
D., 1902
Mira Hershey, complainant, vs. Daniel Hayes
and Alice Warfield Hayes, defendants
For eclosure-
To the above named Daniel Hayes and Alice
" srheld Hayes and each OF them:
An1davit of your non residence and OF the
non-resldence OF each Of you having been
died In the above entitled cause in the ono
of the uno ersigped clerk of the circuit court
OF the county of ROcz Island and state OF
illinois. you are hereby notified that the
above named complainant has fled In said
court her dill of complaint against you on
the chancery side OF said court: That Q
summons In chsncery has been issued In said
cause against you. returnable TO the January
term - l9O2. of said court. to be begun
and holden Ia the court house In the city of
Rock Island, In said county, In ere state of
Illinois. on the first Monday of January. A.
D., 1902, al which time and place you WIN
appear and plead, answer or demur TO said
oil OF complaint as you may see 1T
Dated At Rock Island Illinois, this 18th day
OF October, A. d., 1901.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE,
Clerk of said Circuit Court.
SwEBNKV q WALKER, ComplAinant's Sollci-
tore
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23
CURED HER HUSBAND.

Mrs. Bert Jenkinson, Oshkosh. Wis,
says: my husband doctored and used
many kidney remedies for a kidney
backache without relief. He recently
purchased box of Kid-Ne-Oids, and
received an immediate and complete
cure" soc coated tablets. Easy to take.
T. II. THOMAS, Leading Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

No one can reasonably hope for
good health unless his bowels move
each day. When this is not attended
to, disorders of the stomach arise,
biliousness, headache dyspepsia and
piles soon follow. If you wish to
avoid these ailments keep your
bowels regular by taking Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
when required. They are so easy to
take and mild and gentle in effect.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

If you would have an appetite like
a bear and relish for your meals
take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv-
er Tablets. They correct disorders
of the stomach and regulate the liver
and bowels. Price, 25 cents. Samples
free, at all drug stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

WANTED@To loan money on diamonds,
watches, jewelry, hardware, musical IN
furniture etc. Highest cash prices paid
for second hand goods of all kinds also
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. All business transactions
strictly confidential His new number and
location, 1923 Second avenue Don't forget
1t. ]. w. Jones. Two rings on l347
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23
POSITIVE PROOF

Should Convince the Greatest Skeptic In
Rock Island.
Because its evidence in Rock Island
is from n citizen, perhaps neighbor.
Investigation will confirm it.
Mr.. f. j. Wivill of 1911 Seventh av-
enue, carpenter, says: 81 was so
sore and lame across my back that I
could not stoop over far enough to
tie my shoes. When L was obliged to
pick anything from the floor had to
get down on my knees to avoid the
sharp shooting pains through my kid
neys. There was a dull heavy pain in
my back and also weakness of the
kidneys which was very annoying. I
used many remedies, but L got little
or no benefit until 1 tried Doan's Kid
ney Pills, obtaining them at the Har-
per House drug store. They effected
n complete and permanent cure"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the U. S.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no substitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. euro constipation forever.
loc, sc. II G. G. C. fail, druggists refund money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23
CLAIRyoYANr.

MAGNETIC HEALING-Miss Dorothy Dem
ton. magnetic healer and palmist Rooms
81 and 30, Mccullough block, Davenport.
Hours / to 3. and 7:30 to p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23
ANswERs no WANT ADS.

ANSWERS to the following are at this once:
wv 29p 3: s.E. C., Is" 5; .'D;f' III. So &;
'.E T. p" "a ~" &c e." =; Grocer
Printer "R % s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

MADAM ST MARIE, palmist and clairvoy-
ant, tells you the past, present and future
CORRECTLY Tells you everything pertain
ing 70 business. marriage, divorce, love
affairs, sickness, death, accidents and
everything of interest. One call viii prove
her wonderful accuracy. once hours from
to Top. m. 505 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23
MONEY roLoAN.

MONEY TO LOAN-In any amount, on any
kind of security. Also choice property for
sale or rent w. L. Coyne, go Seventeenth
street, up stairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23
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, 1901-12-23

FOR SALE-If you intend to build nice
home in the spring. please investigate the
beautiful lots we have in Highland park.
This is the most desirable residence por-
ton of the city. 1t is almost certain the
Tri-City Railway company will enter this
district within a short time. These lots
are amply shaded by large natural trees:
sewers water mains electric lights etc
already in None but high grade homes in
wear viii increase in yalue * ner cent
The fall or winter is the time to purchase
building lots; all 50xI40 feet. Apply to
Goldsmith s. Mckee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

Subscribe for The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

FOR SALE-A hrst-class secondhand house
heating boiler, self-feeding. Can be used
for steam or hot water heat A bargain to
parties having use for it Allen, Myers &
Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

FOR SALE-Heavy draught mare, gray in
color, sound and years old. Call at
ONCE of the Hammond Packing company,
Third avenue and Twenty-fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

FOR SALE-Lots in McEniry's addition by
Z. j. Burns, room IL, Mitchell & Lynde
building. These lots are on Sixth avenue
between Twenty-eighth and Thirtieth
streets. Convenient to Fifth avenue or Elm
street car lines. Terms to suit purchaser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

DO YOU WANT AGENTS?-Many years ex
perience places us in a position to give you
Valuable informa alton along lines that Will
assure YOU success. Ask for free letters
of information and bulletin of daily papers
that paw We also start responsible par
ties in the mail order and agency supply
business. Lord & Carver, Racine, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23
FOR Observation-Disclosures.

FOR SALE-Hotel. restaurant, laundry and
other lines of business. Eastman Co.,
I714h Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

FOR SALE-Lots in Velie's addition, south
of Edgewood park, that have been selling
from $30c to 800 per lot, will, for the next
60 days, sell for 500 to $3.50 per lot. This
property lies southeast of Edgewood park
and they are all nice level lots. II is a big
bargain for investors or home seekers.
For sale by z. z. Morgan. Rooms and 4
Skinner building, Moline. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

wANTED-To buy a house of six or sever
rooms. or lot to build on. Write. stating
location and price. Address &c. 81" Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

nursery pays cash week..
if you sell Stark trees. Louisiana, MO
Danville, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

FOR SALE-A lot in Black Hawk addition
on Fifteenth street near Twelfth avenue.
Inquire at s25 Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

person who will distribute
Circulars for So daily should address Stan
dard company. Wells, Chicago. Steady
position. No canvaSSing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

established wholesale house,
recently Incorporated, extending business,
desires to engage competent manager for
branch house. Salary 500 per month, ex-
penses and commission. Must invest 81, 900
in capital stock of company, on which divi-
dend of per cent will be guaranteed, and
furnish satisfactory references. Address,
Secretary, box 40 Kansas City, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

MEN-Our 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, 1901-12-23

Chicago, Dec. es.-Following are the open
ing highest, lowest and closing quotations
in today's markets:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

FOR TRADE-Five-room house and lot in
Milan for team or tenant farming o1tnt
Price 500 Address Box 1858, Milan, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

7 p. WILLIAMSON buys, sells and ex-
changes ali kinds of second hand goods,
will pay more than any other dealer and
sells cheaper. All kinds of stove repairing
and cleaning done also. J. p Williamson,
1878 Second avenue. Telephone 4ss4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

FOR SALE-Parlor suite. dining room furni-
ture, bedroom suite, two carpets kitchen
table and chairs used only four months.
Would like to sell in bulk If possible. Ins
quire at 2II0 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

IF YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or rent
anything, engage helpor SECURE a 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-half cent
per word is the price to all a1ke, casn IN
and Sunday Mail, Moline, I'LL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

in upholstering, cabinet
making and repairing of all kinds. Work
called for and delivered and satisfaction
Guaranteed. Also manufacturer of Easy
BRIGHT furniture polish. Call on or address
G. V. Christ, 21i9 Fourth avenue. Give
him a trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

LOST-A gentleman's gold ring Wlfh six
diamond chips in the set, which rem esent-
ed the letter s. Return to Argus ONCE and
be rewarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23

LOST-A pair of gold-rim nose glasses, be-
tween the plow shop and Twentyseeventh
street and Fifth avenue. Ffnder leave at
Argus ONCE and receive reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-23
FOR sALE-PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-A choice I0-acre fruit farm for
sale in South Rock Island. Finely i'm
proved. See Reidy Bros.
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-08
"BLOOD MONEY"
How It Is Collected Ga New York
"combine" which Takes BIaekmau
From Dive Keepers.

New York, January THE charges
that members OF Tammany Hall and
New York city officials have been colloct-
Ing "blood money from gambling
houses and other disreputabIe places Of
the city, was officially denied this after
noon by ths Tammany oommittee Of five.
The committee also repudiates the charge
that the money collected from ths
gamblers was di vided with Richard
Croker and other High up members of
the Tammany organization.
In reply 20 the charges Lewis Nixon
who IL chairman OF the 90 mmittee made
public ,he following statement;
''As stated In a former interview, there
is an organization OF men known as the
Combine that lie oreantzsd for systemat-
10 blaokmail and they CLOAK their work.
ings by pretending to be paying Tam
many Hall the money they collect for the
protection they are supposed TO furnish IN
Its ma me.
"rhe way the gambling business Is
worked is that practically all houses pay
s25 per week and 500 per month, and
those not belonging TO the combine, must
pay in addition large per centage OF
their receipts.
''In addition TO this and to still further
protect the men who run these places,
certain sum is collected monthly to
square the Parkhurst, Comstock and
Buckle society. While there may be one
or two agents OF these societies who are
corrupt, practically the whole OF this
money is retained by the men who collto ct
It.
"Mr. Croker has not received one cent
OF this blood d-money. Judge McQuade as
tired me this morning that none OF this
money has been received by him as treas
urer.f'
The Portland daily press., 1901-01-08
CONDITIONS roo HARSH.
Eastern snip Bnildsrs Not Expected To
Meet Them.

Washington, January THE navy de-
partment mas been informed that the
citizens OF Seattle have pledged them
selves to rise fund of 100000 to be paid
to Moran Bros. the local saip-buildin0
concern to enable them TO accept the
proposal OF the navy department to build
battIeship at the figure named in the act
OF congress 10 comply with the depart
ment's requirements the Morans must re-
ducs their bid by the sum OF 100000, so
that even with this bonus OF 500, 900. the
net reduction must be 100000. Nothing
has been heard positively from the other
bidders to whom similar proposals were
addressed by the department but 1t Is
very much doubted that they will be able
to accept In that case change in plans
and re-advertissment Will follow to re-
duoe the cost of tbs ships, involving the
sacrifice OF about 1000 tons displacement