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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Mrs. l.. M. Anderson visited over Sun.
day near Gray with her daughter, Mrs
John Campbell and family.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13
c.R,L4P, AT AUDUBON.

No. 3i1 Ar. S:45 a. m. No. $40 De. 1901 p. m.
No. 343 Ar. 90 p. m. No. 344 De. 80 p. m.
Sunday Passengers arrives at Q 80 a. m. and
departs at 0 is a. m W. w. SMITH, Agent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Mrs. Otis Harris is receiving visit
from her friend, Mrs. John Deur, Of
Lake View.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

George McFarlane has been sick the
past week with appendicitis, but is
getting along nicely.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

E. L. Gransberry, well.driller. Pump
and well repairing done. Phone call 124
Audubon, Iowa. If
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Call on j. NJ. Hart at the Planning
Mill for window screens 9tf.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Bailed hay, bran. shorts, -four, and all
kinds Of feed at the feed store. Pat Nc
Call. lower broadway. TT
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Several Of our merchants have had
new signs painted on their show windows
the past week by travelling artist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

DR.. Carrie Brooks visited over Sum-
day in Atlantic with her friend DR..
Carrie Detwiler.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Mrs. FL. B. Wilson received visit last
week from her brother, Chas. Foss, Of
Millersburg.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Mrs. Walter Audas, of Gray, received
a visit last week from sister, of Brook.
lyn, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

LosT.-A plush cape on Nov. 6, 1902
between Pat Carroll's and Audubon.
Finder please leave at M. H. McCalPs
store and receive liberal reward.
MRS. p III. CARROLL. Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Mrs. j. II. Peterson is quite sick with
lung fever. Her mother, Mrs. Middault
Of Omaha came Monday evening to care
for her.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

G. II. Jones returned Tuesday from
Milestone, Canada, where he had been
in the interest Of the Iowa Land Co.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Van Gorder and sis.
ter Lowene are visiting in New Orleans,
going down to the bankers convention.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

John Reinemund Sr. left yesterday
for visit with his son Frank at Corning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Following are the parties who have
obtained license to wed since our last
issue: George S. Fsaborg and Mata
Amanda Jensen, Hans O. Hansen and
Mary P. Petersen, Henry Petersen and
Zinobia Ranthe.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Mrs. Jacob Kuhn and daughter Ada,
who have been visiting in Wiota, re-
turned Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Little Clara Hooker, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. F. P. Hooker, has been quite
sick the past week, but is better
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

The following letters remain unclaim-
ed in the Audubon post office for the
week ending Nov. II, 1902. Sam Dillon,
Joshua Rhpades, W. A. Mcintyre, W.
M. Wright, Howard Splitter, Jens +.
Petersen, G.. Z. Vineyard,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

DR.. c. e. Brooks, Dental Office
over Talbott's Restaurant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

j. t. Minor, of Harlan, was in town on
business today and will remain a few
DAYS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

VIM. Kelly returned from land seek.
ing trip in South Dakota Sunday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Soren r. Nelson, Of Oakfield town.
ship, was visitor here yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

John and Marie WEIGH returned home
from Kirkman Sunday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Rev. Weyranch was a Rock Island
passenger to Oakland Monday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Ed. Snoufer, piano dealer of Attain
,-tic, transacted business here last week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Hans Johnson, of Kimballton. was il
town Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Miss Winifred Jones, of Shelby, visited
here the first Of the week with her
cousin, r. l.. Jones, who has been visit
ing old friends here and working in the
interest of the Chickering Piano Co., the
past week. His parents formerly lived
in Viola township. Miss Jones was on
her way TO Brada
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13
Audubon Markets.
Corrected every Thursday.
FART LOANS

5 per cent interest, once a
year, 500 optional payments,
with Davenport Savings Bank.
BAGLEY & NELSON.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Carson Brockway returned to this city
Tuesday, after an absence of a few
months. He has been playing slide with
Sells & Downs show. They closed the
season in Texas.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Carl F. Kuehule, of Denison, the law
partner of Secretary of Treasury Shaw
was in town yesterday on legal business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

c. s. McLeran, d. d. s., office
over Brorson's Drug Store Audubon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Dan Fullerton was business visitor
at Manning Tuesday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

A number Of sprained wrists this week
as result of corn huskipg.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Mrs, A. Hill of Omaha. visited here
this week with her sisters. the Misses
Mcclure.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

II wanting residence in Audubo see
John Van Sc0y. 40 Up
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

j. B. Morrissey was business visitor
to Omaha Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Frank Gault and AL Voorhees, were up
from Extra yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Gregg Wolfe has been suffering OF
late with an attack of rheumatism.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Mrs. James Burkey returned Tuesday
from Lead City, S. D., where she has
been for some time visiting her daughter
Mrs. Luther McNutt.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

]. c. Rose, Of Audubon township, was
in town yesterday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester W. Marlin are
elated over the advent into their home
of son. Grandpa and Grandma Harp
Wilson are also tickled. As the little
one no doubt will in few years belong
to the newspaper fraternity Of Audubon
county, We extend greeting. He an
nounced his arrival upon the scene last
Saturday morning.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13
Missionery Program

The Womsn's Home Missionary Soci-
ETY. will meet in an open meeting at the
Methodist church, Sunday. Nov l6. at
1880. The following program will be
rendered to which all are invited:
Hymn Led by Children's Chorus
Scripture Lesson.
Prayer Mrs. /. p. Baker
Music.
Symposium-0ur Work Miss Riggs, Mrs.
Hurd, Mrs. Musson. Mrs. Creveling, Mrs.
AIRY, Mrs. Vollmar.
Vocal Solo. Gladys Wilson
Cologuy Hazel Gates, Mildred Mott, Oracle
Vollmar.
America ---.---..--.C hildren's Chorus
Recitation-The Lost Chance Ethel Mott
Collection.
Solo Mrs. Dietrich
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Miss Rodgers, Of Carroll, visited Sun.
day with Miss Riggs.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Mrs. Bert Freeman, of Omaha, is here
visiting her mother, Mrs. Markham and
family.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Miss Ethel Freeman is i'll with lung
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Rev. ]. II. Montgomery, the new Pres
byterian preacher at Old Hamlin. came
Saturday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

One of Andrew Hansen's little child.
rem, southwest of town, has been danger.
eusly sick with measles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

For good harness, blankets aud LAP
robes, 20 to Martin Larson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

G. s. D. Mason Jr. and wife are par.
ents OF little daughter born last week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

All kinds Of carriage trimming done
right and reasonable by Martin Larson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

For SALE-Brick, tile and sand at the
brick yard. II
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Get your carriage and buggy tops
fixed up by Martin Larson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Jesse Humiston is receiving a visit
from his father, of Scranton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Mrs. Lora Bailey went to Extra Satur-
day to visit over Sunday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

II. j. Cooley and daughter visited
here Sunday with friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

E. d. Powell, Of Extra, was in town to-
day on business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13
Mothers Meeting.

Following is the program to be held at
the high school room, Wednesday, Nov,
10, 1902:
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

For good work try this once. Prizes right
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Millinery at AIRY & Bakers south park.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Discussion led by Miss Stearns and followed
by general discussion by the members of
the Club.
Violin Solo - - Mrs. Dietrich
All are invited to attend and participate.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-11-13

Millinery at AIRY & Bakers south park.
For SALE-Brick, tile and sand at the
brick yard. tt
J. B. Morrissey was business visitor
to Omaha Saturday.
Dan Fullerton was business visitor
at Manning Tuesday.
Miss Rodgers, of Carroll, visited SUM-
day with Miss Riggs.
Mrs. Lora Bailey went to Extra Satur.
day to visit over Sunday.
H. ]. Cooley and daughter visited
here Sunday with friends.
Jesse Humiston is receiving a visit
from his father, of Scranton.
G. s. D. Mason Jr. and wife are par.
ents Of little daughter born last week.
Mrs. Bert Freeman, of Omaha, is here
visiting her mother, Mrs. Markham and
family.
Rev. j. II. Montgomery, the new Pres
byterian preacher at Old Hamlin, came
Saturday.
One OF Andrew Hansen's little child.
rem, southwest of town, has been danger.
eusly sick with measles.
Little Clara Hooker, daughter of Mr..
aud Mrs. F. p Hooker, has been quite
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23

resigned TO accept a more lucrative
position in Indiana and the super
visors' committee ON public eXpendi-
lures has appointed Al Stombs to the
position temporarily pending the
next meeting of the board.
Mrs. Arthur Brooks. 513 Seventeenth
street. cordially invites the ladies of
Rock Island to attend the millinery
opening of fall and winter goods,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept.
25. % and 81. Having just moved into
new store. with full line of latest
novelties and thoroughly up-to-date
goods, your patronage is solicited and
satisfaction guaranteed. Store is al
so open evenings.
Mrs. Ottilie Maurus. of South Rock
Island. today discovered that during
the past few days someone had en-
tered an unusued room at her home
and taken watch and chain and
ring that had been left in clothing
belonging to her son. She went to
the home of Joseph Chandler. n
neighbor. to tell the news, and upon
entering the yard a watch dog at
tackled her, biting her shoulder so
that it was necessary TO secure the
services of a physician.
Willie KEPT was very pleasantly
surprised Saturday evening on the
occasion of his 10th birthday. Those
i'm attendance at the party were:
Florence Lundin. Hilda Sundin. Anna
Engstrom. Marian Sandee, Gertrude
Sward. Esther Anderson, Mabel Black.
Bertha Fink. Matte Ecklof. Hazel An
derson. Esmer Esterdahl, Wallace Col
Der. Victor Carlson. Carl Johnson,
Charles Lund. Arthur Nelson. Joseph
Nelson. Hialmar Nelson, Adolph
Swanson. Henry Stelk, Louis Elm
feldt. y. Hasselquist and Henri
Shuet.
The Selig Polyscope company. of
Chicago. here to take pictures of the
fire department. of Second avenue
and other interesting scenes, could
not operate its camera today owing
to the condition of the weather. AMI
will take the pictures tomorrow. IF
the weather is still unfaVorable the
work will he deferred until Saturday.
when it is proposed to get Il view of
the working force leaving the large
shops at Moline. These pic
lures are all to he displayed by j.
F. Shank in his stereopticon machine
at an entertainment to be presented
in the near future for the benefit If
the firemen'S sick fund.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS
John Wood, Resident Here Since 1882,
Taken to Peoria Hospital.

Rev. T. j. Wood. of Hampton, was
in the city today. having been called
from the Methodist conference at
Streator on the sad mission of ar
ranging for the removal of his faith
er. John Wood. to the Deaconness
Home and Hospital. at Peoria. Mr..
Wood. the elder. is one of the oldest
residents of this county, having come
here iii 1882. and his home has been
in Edgington township the greater
part of the time since. OF late he has
been making his home with his son
in Hampton. During late years the
old gentleman, who is nearly so years
of age. has experienced several mild
strokes of paralysis.
During the conference just ended
he accompanied his son to Dunlap.
there to visit with his daughter. Mrs.
Warner. There he was seized with
another paralytic attack that neces-
STATED his removal to the hospital.
Supervisor +. y. Wood is also n son
of the venerable gentleman and he
accompanied Rev. Wood to Dunlap to-
day to assist in transferring his
father TO Peoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
Beware of the Knife.

No profession has advanced more
rapidly of late than surgery, but it
should not be used except where alb
solutely necessary. In cases of piles,
for example, it is seldom needed. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures quick
ly and permanently. Unequalled for
cuts, burns, bruises, wounds, skin dis
eases. Accept no counterfeits. 81
was so troubled with bleeding piles
that 1 lost much blood and
strength" says J. c. Phillips, Paris,
Ill. "DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cur
ed me in a short ime." Soothes and
heals. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23

Our stock of Boys and Chi1dren's Cloth
ing is ready and want EVERY
MOTHER to see it. Every day is Mothers
day and we. prepared to show every
caller the and elegant fall styles for
the big and little boy, including papa. We
take great pride in Our Ctdren's clothing,
and aim to show every whim and kink
of fashion as soon it is out---besides
showing many handsome and exclusive de-
signs, made expressly for Among them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
TRI-CITY COMMITTEE PLANS
TO ENTERTAIN MR.. ROOT

Chairman +. j. Medill has called Il
meeting of the tri-city committee
that recently extended invitations to
President Roosevelt and Secretary of
War Root at the Rock Island Club
this evening at o'clock. when a pro-
gram of entertainment for Secretary
Root during his visit here Thursday
will be outlined. j. w. Parker. chief
clerk at the Watertown asylum, is TO
meet Secretary Root in Chicago to-
day and learn definitely his plans for
the day in the tri-cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
warning. warning.

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. DDishonest
dealers for a little extra profit will
try to PLAN off worthless prepare
lions in place of these valuable med
icines that have stood the test of
years, and thus jeopardize the lives
of their victims. For sale by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
Ice Cream.

Place your order with us and get
the purest and richest ice cream in
the tri-cities. Phone West 1241. Tri
City Milk & Butter company, Rocl
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
The Proper Treatment for a SpraIned An
kle.

As a rule a man will feel well salts
fed if he can hobble around on
crutches two or three weeks after
spraining his ankle, and is usually
two or three months before he has
fully recovered. This is an unneces-
sary loss of time, for in many cases
in which Chamberlain's Pain Balm
has been promptly and freely applied,
a complete cure has been effected in
less than one weeks time. and in
some cases within three days. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
To the Ladies of Rock Island

You are cordially invited to attend
our opening of fall millinery Wednes-
day and Thursday of this week.
Respectfully,
j. II. c. PETERSEN'S SONS.
Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
Licensed to Wed.
Millinery Opening.

Mrs. A. l.. Dimock invites you to =
select display of pattern hats and
millinery novelties Thursday and Fri
day. Sept. p and PC. John Deere
building, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23

It's folly to suffer from that horri-
bic plague of the night. itching piles.
Doan's Ointment cures. quickly and
permanently. At any drug store, so
cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23
The Weather.

Showers tonight and We'd
neSday; cooler tonight.
j. NJ. SHERIER,
Observer.
Temperature a. m. 81; at
$3.50 p. m. 68.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-23

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
FOR THE EDUCATION
OF NEGRO YOUTH

ton. Grace Shimm Cummings, Rev. w.
land. Dr.. W. Y. Tunnell. Revs. a. c.
Garner, D. C. Hill, Hon. John c. Dancy.
Profs. John T. Layton and J. Henry
Lewis. Rev. B. ]. Bedding, ID. d.
Among those representing various
churches and institutions who will at
tend the congress are Rev. ID. G. Hill
and wife, Matte r. Bowen, L. X. Clark,
John T Layton and wife. J. II. Lewis,
Pelar Pennick Hattie Gray, Henry
Lassiter, Marie Madre, Lucy Thorn
ton, J. \. McDuffie. Mrs. E. W.
hampton. Mary Curtiss, Herbert Robin
son. Z. T. q. Merritt, L. Nj. Garner,
Lula Chase. Rev. NJ. W. Clair, l. L.,
Henson. Rev DR.. W. V. Tunnel. Rev.
" c. Cleaves, Charles II. Cummings
and wife. E. R. Molen, James H. Hill
Z. S. Atkinson. DR.. W. s. Montgomery,
Sarah Jenifer. DR.. C. W. Childs. Wilbur
c. Gordan, Mary Church Terrell. Rev.
Dr. W. J. Howard, Misses Anna and
Bertha Howard, Rev. ". D. Jarvis, Bes-
sic Anderson. R. II. Shipley. Rev. w
and wife. Rev. H. H Waring, Matilda
Cook. John ". Cromwell. Hon. John c.
Dancy. Rev. ". Bishop Johnson. Rev.
James T. Thimas. Rev. \. \. Lott, Rev.
A c. Garner. DR.. w. H. Conner, Rev.
J. f. Wagner and Rev. L. ]. Montegne.
Nest of these leave tomorrow even
ing, August /. at o'clock p. NJ. on the
Sea Board Air Line. The final rally will
be at Plymouth Congregational Church
Sunday night at S p. m.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
WIFE SAYS HUSBAND
KISSED ANOTHER WOMAN
Allegation of Mrs. Clements in Suit for
Divorce Filed in Local
Court.

The alleged fondness of Mr.. John VIII
liam Clayton Clements for woman not
his wife has caused trouble between him
and the woman he married about five
years ago.
Mrs. Emily Frances Clements, his wife,
in petition for divorce filed yesterday
declares that some time ago she-caught
him in the act of kissing and caressing
another woman on a Potomac River eX-
curson boat. That was beyond endur-
ance, and she decided TO institute pro-
ccedinss for a separation.
They were married at Albany. y. y,
she says, in 1897, and soon after came TO
this city to reside. Her husband re-
maincd with her until September, 1901,
Mrs Clements states. although he dld
not contribute to her support. She also
declares that he treated her cruelty.
Attorney Peril W. Frlsby is named as
her counsel.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
WILL OF B. F. BURCHEY.
Bequeaths Estate to Niece, Who Is Also
Named Trustee.

The will of Benjamin Franklin
Burchey. dated June Il, 1897, was yes
terday filed for probate. He names his
niece, Fanny Harkness Pedrick. oxecu-
tor and trustee. and leaves his estate to
her for the benefit Of his granddaughter
and namesake, Franklin Burchey Ped
rick
When the beneficiary arrives at the
age of twenty-onc years the trustee is
directed to make him title to the prop
erty. In the event of the death OF his
rcphcw before reaching twcnty-one
years. the testator directs that mis- es-
tate revert to his niece. who is named
executor.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03
HISTORY OF THE POWERHOUSE SITE;
OLD CHIN NEY FINALLY TO BE REMOVED

blazed fiercely for hours. When 1t had
burnt out there was nothing left stand
ing but the chimney, which to the pres
ent day has been monument to the old
powerhouse. After this fire the railroad
company put in the electric system.
Bids will be opened during the week
for the removal OF the debris from the
lot purchased by the District. For five
years the place has been an eyesore, as
it has been used as a dumping ground
and receptacle for old material of every
The Washington times., 1902-08-03

Every friend Of the Capital City re-
joices that Washington is to have u
municipal building. Congress so decided
during the closing days of the last ses-
sion. and since that time things have
been moving toward the consummation
of the scheme. There will be no delay
On the part of the District Commission
ers in the carrying ont of the plans.
They already have the various depart
ments in their charge al work estimat-
ing for their needs in the new building.
The Washington times., 1902-08-03

of the north front. on Z Street. was
taken up with Majors livery stables.
while en- the other three sides there
were business houses and dwelling
houses of every description. Twelve
years or more ago. when the Capital
Traction Company decided to put in d
cable system instead of the horse cars
which had been on the road, they Sc
cured control Of the tract.
About the same time the Government
purchased the ground two blocks to the
The Washington times., 1902-08-03

description. Located as it is in the
heart of the city. much comment has
been made about the condition of af-
fairs. The Commissioners desire to have
everything removed from the site as
soon as possible. so that the veterans of
the civil war will not be met by such an
Unpleasant sight.
That the building is not to be extend
ed across E Street to Pennsylvania Ave-
nue. is the source of much qualification
to thousands. In the triangle running
The Washington times., 1902-08-03

AS the permanent official home of the
District government should be, the pro-
posed structure will compared in size
and grandeur with the public buildings
new the pride of every American cfti-
zen.
The sum of s1,5OO,O 900 was appropriate
ed by Congress for the purpose, and of
this $550,OOO was paid for the site for
merly occupied by the powerhouse of
the Capital Traction Company-the
square bounded by d and E, Thirteen