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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-15
ALL LEFT TO WIFE
Will OF Late Peter Fries, Probated
Today, Disposes of Large
Estate.
PROVIDES FOR THE GRANDCHILDREN
Daughter Second Possessor of the
Property-Instrume
Dated July 10.

The will of the late Peter Fries,
which was admitted to probate today,
is dated July Is, 1902.
BY its terms the testator leaves the
entire estate to the wife, Mrs. Their
esia Fries, to hold and use during her
life time.
At her death it is to pass in its en-
tirety to the daughter, Mrs. James
Common, to be held in the same man
ner.
Upon the passing of the latter the
estate is to be equally divided be-
tween the four grandchildren, Oscar
Schmidt, Amelia Grasselli, nee Amelia
Schmidt, Theresa Robinson, nee
Theresa Schmidt, and Peter Fries
Connor.
Authority to Sell.
While the property is kept together
Mrs. Fries and Mrs. Connor are au-
thorized to sell or dispose of it in
such manner as they see fit.
Oscar Schmidt, the grandson, Franz
Happ, nephew, and James Common,
son-in-laW, are appointed executors
of the WILL without bond.
The will disposes of an estate APP
proXimated at over half million.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-15
TIME IS MONEY! p

THE HOUSEWIFE who wishes to save both,
can do so by looking this lad" and
then telephoning her order to West 1917.
These are only q few prices. Many
other things Just as cheap.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-15

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cafhsrtic, cure constipation forever.
ioc. r. - Q. fail, druggists refund money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-15
saloon Notice.

Oysters at Ponce De Leon Satur-
day night. Opposite postofiice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-15
A Popular school

The fall opening of Browns BUS
mess college occurs Tuesday and
Wednesday, Sept. , and }. This popu-
lar school has met with remarkable
success during the past year both in
point of attendance and number of
students placed in good positions.
Young people who are ambitious to
qualify themselves to fill positions as
accountants, cashiers, stenographers
and general office assistants will find
the facilities of this school superior
in every respect. 1t is desirable that
all who contemplate entering at the
opening of the next term make early
arrangements to do so.
BROWNS BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Rock Island Natl Bank Bldg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-15

Next week viii be your opportunity
to can peaches. Commencing Mon
day / will distribute several cars of
Fancy Elbertas. Ask your grocer for
these peaches; he Will have them to
sell by the bushel. Take advantage
of this fine fruit and leave an order
with your grocer at once, so as not
to be disappointed.
j. X. COMSTOCK,
Distributor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-15

Place your order with us and get
the purest and richest ice cream il
the tri-citics. Phone West 1241. Tri
City Milk & Butter company, Rocl
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-08-15

1t adds pleasure to the life beauti-
full. Doubles up ones allowance of
bliss. That's what Rocky Mountain
Tea does. 35c. I. III. Thomas phar-
macy.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
FUNERAL OF CHANCELLOR ROSS
Large Number of Personal Friends
and Members of the Bar in
Attendance.

The funeral services over the late Chan
cellor Lewis W. Ross at the family home
on Willow avenue yesterday afternoon
were attended by a large gathering Of
friends of the deceased, who, by their
presence, desired to pay a last tribute to
the memory Of the man they revered.
The services we're conducted by Rev. James
Thompson, pastor of the First Congrega-
tional church, assisted by Rev. G. G. Rice,
the pioneer Congregational minister of
Iowa and a lifelong friend Of the deceased.
. They were of the simplest form. Two
hymns, abide With Me-" and ASLEEP in
Jesus were rendered by a quartet con-
sisting Of Mrs. w. w. Sherman, Mrs. F.
H. Evans, L.. Pryor and DR.. Claude Lewis.
The members of the Pottawattamie County
bar attended in a body. These acted as
honorary pail bearers: John Bennett, N.
P. Dodge, j. r. Patterson, Judge ]. r.
Reed, W. W.. Wallace, J. ]. Stewart, e. w.
Davenport and v. Badollet. The active pail
bearers were: Congressman Smith, Judge
o. d. Wheeler, John NJ. Calvin, 1. N. Flick
niger, d. w. Otis, c. s. Lefferts, w: Stull
and c. T.. Officer. Interment was in Wal
nut Hill cemetery and was private, only
the immediate members of the family
being present. Charles NJ. Ross, the son.
arrived yesterday morning from Mobile,
Ala, as did John T.. Ross, a brother, who
came from st. Louis, and Mrs. Della
Randall, sister Of Mrs. Ross, from Ottum-
wa, la,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
JARVIS 1877 BRANDY

the subject of the cars mental condition
require limitation. Numerous persons who
have returned from Livadia within the past
three days assert that the car has been
moody and dlsgusted because his early
hopes of introducing a happier regime in
Russia were frustrated by the reactionists.
whose intimidation imposed a distastetul
role upon lin.
His majesty was also said to be in genu-
inc fear that his abdication would be de-
manded. which was strengthened by tho
Grand Duke Michael and the ~latter's dem
onstrative public appearances. Persons
knowing the car assert that II he was
forced to choose between the throne and do
nestle happiness he would abdicate.
The acceptance of the lucrative but un-
important Enthusiastically of Apanages by
the cars bosom friend, Prince Obolensky,
is interpreted as "going to cover" before
possible changes which might destroy the
value of his personal influence. In any case
the minister's departure from Livadia pos
sibly indicates that the crisis Is past.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
INSPECTING THE STOCK YARDS
Swift and Armour Men Look Over
Property at Sioux
City.

SIOUX CITY, Ia. Nov. ~24.-(Speclal Tele-
gram. )-Louis F. Swift, second vice pres
ident Of Swift and company, accompanied
by Edward Tilden, treasurer and general
manager for Libby, Mcneil & Libby. and
Samuel McRoberts, financial manager for
Armour & Co.. are in Sioux City today
looking over the properties In which his
great house is interested, considerable i'm
p%ortance is attached to the visit. Imme-
diately upon arrival this morning the party
went to the stock yards and were Joined
by Mr.. Eaton. The hrst point Of inspection
was the site Of the Amour ruins, where the
fire still is smoldering and hundreds of
men are at work clearing on the ground.
From the Armour grounds the party made
a tour OF the stock yards, every. point being
closely inspected. The water supply Ques-
tion was discussed, and consideration was
given to proposed general improvements,
Mr.. Swift inspected the Exchange building,
which along with the stock yards is owned
by Swift and company. Armour & Co., and
The Cudahy Packing company, and then the
officials Of the Stock Yards company had
luncheon in the dining room.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
RUSSIANS ARE NOT ALARMED
Accession Of Uncle of Ruler Not Regarded
as Unpopular,
FRENCH MESMERIST CONTROLS THE CzAF
Influence, However, Begins to Wane
and EVIL Eject is Not Longer
Feared by the Ministers
of His Majesty.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 24.-It has been
learned that the recent summoning of DR..
Merzhievsky, one of the foremost special
lists in nervous diseases, to the south of
Russia, which gave rise to the report that
he was going to attend the car or the
czarina or both, their majesties having in
turn been alleged to be suffering from
melancholia. was to visit Balaklava, where
Grand Duke Nicholas Konstanivitch is de-
tanned as insane.
Some observers of the situation do not
believe that the accession of Grand Duke
Vladimir, uncle of the car, to the throne
in the event Of the cars abdication and
the death of his brother, Grand Duke
Michael, the heir presumptive, would be
unpopular and they do not credit the re-
ports that the advent to supreme power Of
the Vladimir family would materially alter
the existing state OF affairs, as the masses
are ignorant in regard to the cars true
character and the educated people attach
merely subordinate Importance thereto.
The possible effect of the Draconian sys-
tenn under a sterner ruler or the prospects
of a possible revolutionary movement is
regarded as idle speculation.
Mesmerist Controls the Gar.
The latest reports about Philip, the mes
merlSts VINO Is SAID 10 nave the car COM
pletely under his influence, are that he is a
former French physician, a naturalized
American, and that he has been in Russia
for about a year, living in the homes of
two Montenegro princes who married Rus
slams.
1t is said that the car granted Philip
the right to practice medicine in Russia
and to wear the epaulettes of a military
surgeon OF rank Of a councillor of state,
which equals that OF a general. Finally, 1t
is asserted that the court physician, DR..
OFT, went to Livadia and succeeded in per-
suading the car to forbid Philip to prac-
tice on the c~zarina, and the departure of
the ministers of war. of the interior and OF
finance from Livadia was interpreted as a
sign that Philips influence was broken.
1t is also said that those ministers Jointly
presented a report to his majesty discred-
iting Philipp' that the car defended Philip
and resented h he classed as interfer-
ence with his personal affairs, but finally
yielded.
This is looked upon in some quarters as
evidence that the optimistic on
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
NEWS OF INTEREST FROM IOWA.

up the holes on Fourth street with. II
was suggested that the people on Harrison
street might object to this proposition,
but the council decided to run the risk.
When former Street Supervisor Taylor's
bill for his last months salary was brought
up as usual, Alderman FINLEY suggested
that II be paid, and that IL it was found
that he was indebted to the city, his bonds
men could be held liable, Alderman Cas-
per, however, objected, and on his motion
IL was decided to ascertain the amount
which 1t was claimed Taylor was indebted
to the city and Offset that against his claim
for salary.
Alderman Fleming called attention to the
delay OF Contractor Wickham in carrying
out his sidewalk contract, and urged that
the council take some action to compel
Wickham to do the work. Wickham as
sured the council he was only too willing
to do the work, but that he had been un-
able to secure sufficient men. The council
took no action.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
As One RISEN FROM DEAD
Man Supposed to Have Died Walks in and
Surprises His Family,
ALL ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR FUNERAL
All the Confusion Comes from Two
Men Having the Same Name and
n Letter Being Delivered
to wrong Man.

When z. w. Miller, a lineman in the en-
ploy OF the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany. went to visit his family in Sac City
Sunday, he was greeted as one arisen from
the dead. He found the family in mournS
ing and sadly awaiting the arrival Of his
supposed dead body from Council Bluffs.
Preparations for his funeral had proceeded
to the extent that the grave had been
dug and other arrangements made.
A letter from Miss Maggie Miller to her
brother, the lineman, addressed to Council
Bluffs, which had been wrongly delivered
to e. w. Miller, a patient at the Woman's
Christian Association hospital, who died at
that institution a few days ago. was respon-
sible for the mistake.
The e. w. Miller who died, had been
q resident Of Council Bluffs for nearly
twenty years, during which time no was
employed in the Burlington freight ONCE.
Nothing, however, was known about his
relatives, but among his effects was found
this letter from Miss Maggie Miller of Sac
City. Word was sent to Sac City and Miss
Miller. supposing that IL was her brother
who had died, ordered the body sent there,
and the lodge of the Ancient Order Of
United Workmen, to which Lineman Miller
belonged, forwarded $50 to defray the ex-
pense OF shipping the remains to Sac
City. 1t happened that there was some
delay in forwarding the body and this
alone prevented the Miller family in Sac
City from receiving the corpse Of a
stranger.
E. W. Miller, the lineman, had been
working for two or three weeks in Council
Bluffs, and while here stopped at the
Metropolitan hotel on Broadway. About a
week ago he went to Wall Lake without
notifying his family, and they were con-
sequently naware that he had left here.
Sunday he decided to surprise his folks
and rode to Sac City on his bicycle.
Miller lost no time in Fastening to Coun-
Gil Bluffs and the undertaker's, where the
body of e. w. Miller, the man who was
really dead lay. But for his return the
body would have been shipped to Sac City
early yesterday morning. AS 1t is, Il will now
be inferred in Walnut Hill cemetery this
afternoon in a grave purchased by the
members of the First Congregational
church.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
The new kind of General Arthur cigars
will please you II you care for good cigars.
PROMINENT MAN is INSANE
Isaac Tucker of Hancock county the
Victim of Worry over Bush
ness Matters.

IoWA FALLS, Ia, Nov. 24.-(special.)-
Isaac Tucker, a former we'll known busi-
ness man of this city, has been taken to
the asylum at Independence for treatment,
the commitment being made by the in
sane commission of Hancock county. where
Mr.. Tucker was living at the time.
He was engaged in the grain and stock
business here for years and managed the
Burlington elevator at one time. He was
a very progressive citizen and it is thought
hat worry over business matters have
affected his brain.
He moved from here TO Marion, Ia,
where he resided for several years. 1t is
thought the rest and treatment at the asy-
lum will prove beneficial and that he may
recover.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
Davis sells glass.
Objects to GUARDIANS Report.

Mrs. Martha e. Cooke filed in the district
court yesterday objections to the final re-
port of G.. ]. Stilwell as guardian Of the
late DR.. G. c. Hazen of this city. In his re-
port Stilwell shows that in addition to a
81. 900 mortgage and other personal prop
erty of his ward he has about $1,400 in
cash and asks that the court order him to
pay claims aggregating about 1880. Mrs.
Cooke, at whose home DR.. Hazen was cared
for before his death, has a claim of 1865. %
against his estate and she contends that all
the claims which Stilwell now want to pay
as guardian should be settled in the admin
i~stration Of the estate of which Stilwell was
on d Hazen's death appointed admins
TRAITOR.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
GERMANY BACKS UP BRITAIN
Urges England TO Teach Venezuela
sharp Lesson I'm Justice and
Equity.

COLOGNE, Nov. 24.-In an evidently
inspired note the Cologne Gazette OF today
says: England should certainly teach
Venezuela a sharp lesson. since President
Castro refuses to recognize the demands
of justice and equity. Germany and other
states have also serious grounds for com
plant and it is time the relations OF Vene-
zuela toward foreign powers should be
defined.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-The State de-
partment is thoroughly we'll informed Of
the length to which Great Britain, Ger
many and other European powers propose
to go in their dealing with Venezuela.
Great Britain and Germany have, In fact,
sounded the department to learn whether
any objections would be made to active
measures on their part to secure the col
lection Of debts due their citizens, on ac-
count OF violated concessions and the de-
struction of their property, Incident to the
internal dissensions which have ragged in
Venezuela. for several years past. The de-
partment has been extremely cautious in
dealing with these inquiries, but the stance
of it's replies in all cases has been set out
in the declaration of President Roosevelt
that the United States did not ~construe
the Monroe doctrine to mean that 1t should
shelter any Of the American republics
against the results OF their own misdeeds
or violations Of international amenity. The
only condition made by the president was
the punishment inflicted upon any OF these
South and Central American republics by
a European power must not include the
seizure by hat power Of any American
soil.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
Prohibition Paper a Failure.

CRESToN, Ia, Nov. 24.-(Special.)-
The Creston Searchlight, a prohibition
paper that was launched here a few
months before election, after a meteoric
existence Of five months, during which
time it aided in the defeat of the repub-
lican candidate for county attorney, now
seems to be doomed to a natural death,
E. r. Button, the mar who established It,
being unable to make 1t pay financially,
has abandoned the paper and plant and left
for Waterloo, and 1t seems impossible to
secure a man to take his place on the
paper. The plant is now in the hands Of
the prohibition county committee, who are
contemplating the discontinuance of the
publication.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
strike Mt Fort Dodge.

FORT DODGE, Ia, Nov. 24.-(Special
Telegram. )-Thirty-hve laborers employed
in the supply yards of the Mason City and
Fort Dodge Railroad company walked out
this morning. TIL men demand 1925 per
day instead Of 81. which they have been
receiving. oficers of the company say
they will not accede to the demands of
the strikers and anticipate no difficulty in
occurring men.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
Plumbing and heating. Bixby & Son.
Woman Drops Dead.

Mrs. Mary Hawkins. wife of George ].
Hawkins, died suddenly at her home, 1710
Avenue F, about 10 o'clock yesterday
morning while alone in the house. The
discovery was made by Mrs. Minnie
Klotz, a %neighbor, who found Mrs. Hawk
ms lying dead on the kitchen floor. Her
death is attributed to heart failure and
Coroner Treynor, on learning the facts in
the cast, decided that an inquest was UNI
necessary. Mrs. Hawkins was in the act
Of Smelling corn for her chickens when
death overtook her. 1t was evident she
had fallen from the chair in which she
had been sitting. She was alone in the
house, her husband, Vno is a section man
In the employ of Ae Burlington, having
left home early in the morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
BULLET is LODGED IN BRAIN
Young Mar at Fort Dodge, Iowa, Nor
tally wounded by Companion
while Out Hunting.

FORT DODGE, Ia, Nov. ~24.-(special
Telegram.)-Edwin Olsen. son Of Stewart
Olsen. lies at the point Of death today
with a ball from a 32-caliber rife lodged
In his brain. Physicians extend no hope
for his recovery.
Olson was shot on Sunday afternoon
while out hunting with a number of
friends. The rife was in the hands of
Jacob Nathan. who was pulling 1t up TO
fire at a chicken when the gun was dis
charged prematurely, the bullet striking
Olson. The distracted parents have sent
to Chicago for a specialist.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
Millions spent for Theaters.

1t is estimated tina $40, 900. 900 was spent
last season for theatrical entertainment
in this country alone, and while 1t is pos
sible to arrive at the above estimate it is
not possible to form any idea of the
amount spent annually by those in search
Of health. To recover your health you
must first see that the stomach is put in
good condition. Then Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is needed. 1t cures nausea, head
ache. indigestion. dyspepsia and malaria.
Try 1t and see.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
N. Y. Plumbing Co.. telephone 25s.
Davis sells paint.



These transfers were filed yesterday in
the abstract. title and loan ONCE Of ]. w.
Squire. 101 Pearl street:
l. II. Reams and wife to Walter b.
Huston, parts of sea sex s and neh
nek 1853, W. d. .......,........,$ 1,SO
Nathan p. Dodge and wife to Council
Bluffs Savings bank. part lot Z, In
original plat. lot 81; part lot /. block
3 Stutsman's LIST add, W. d.......... l,3OC
j. w. Squire, trustee, and wife TO w.
c. Rooms, lot y, block 4, Saekett's
add, and lot S, block 81, Howard
add, q. c. d.
Charles w. Rodgers ct Ell 10 ]. III.
Cupp, lot 5, block q. Nicola, except
chsries + "chIIistsnssn ana x;t ~
r, E. Williams, original plat. lot
Iowa Townsite company to Charles
siemsen. lots 8 and 4. block /. Great
western ado; to Minasn' W: q Is
block ]. Great Western add. to Min
den, W. d.. 26
l. r. Potter and wife TO S. S. Rust,
lot 10, block 6, Oakland, W. d. 90. %
Chicago, Milwaukee a. st. Paul Rail-
way company TO Omaha Bridge and
: Terminal Railway company, lot T.
block 46, Riddles subdiv., q. c. d..
State Savings bank OF Council Bluffs
70 John II. Martin, lot 1. block l6
r.. 4. Williams and wife to Charles
T.. Christensen, lot 2, in lot 50,
original plat, W. d. ............. $40
]. s. Ldgett and wife to city OF Coun-
ell BUNS lots 2 3 and I. block 7,
Hiram Watkins and wife TO William
A. Watkins. sex 4-77-4O. W. d. ...... $50
Thirteen transfers, total ,.........s SEQ
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
Change in Newspaper circles.

SHENANDOAH. Ia, Nov. 24.-(Special.)
III. e. Deater of Clarinda and A. C. Gus
tafson Of this place have bargained for
the Post newspaper here and will try and
revive and put life into IL. The Post is the
oldest paper In the town, but it's publisher
has not kept astride with his surround
ings and the paper has run down. Mr.
Deater and Mr.. Gustafson. until Saturday
night. were employees Of the Sentinel.
An attempt was made to secure the CO.
operation Of some Of the leading adver-
tisers in the scheme, but this Was not
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
WILL ABANDON THE CHASE
Detectives Have No Hope of Capturing
Rock Island Robbers After
Three Days. Hunt.

DAVENPORT, Ia, Nov. 24.-Today's
search for the robbers who held up the
Rock Island express Saturday failed to fur
nish the least clue and the detectives are
preparing to give up the pursuit. The off,
GERS have failed to find the team which the
bandits stole to make their escape.
d.. B. Ridley and John Lawless, two sus-
poets under arrest, will be held for va
grancy until the officers are convinced that
they know nothing of the robbery.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
IOWA MAN FACES TROUBLE
President of I%nsOIvent M~arshaIItOwn
Company Charged with Embez-
element and Larceny.

MARSHALLToWN, Ia, Nov. ,24.-H. A.
Carmean, president of the Rhodes-Car-
mean Buggy company, which recently as
signed for the benefit of it's creditors, was
arrested today on charges Of embezzlement
and larceny.
1t is alleged he appropriated money sent
to apply on notes at a time when he knew
the company was insolvent.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
bibles Now Ready,

Those who are entitled to the Bible, given
as a premium by The Bee, can get same by
calling at the Council Bluffs office. Kindly
call as soon as possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
Gravel roofing. A. H. Reid. Sal Broaowa,
RihIen Now Rendr.

Those who are entitled to the Bible, given
as a premium by The Bee, can get same by
calling at the Council Bluffs office. Kindly
call as soon as possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
Bibles Now Ready.

Those who are entitled to the Bible, given
as a premium by The Bee, can get same by
calling at the Council Bluffs office. Kindly
call as soon as possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25

successful, the advertisers taking the
ground that a third paper, the Post not
previously having been used, would impose
an unnecessary tax upon them.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25

The new kind of General Arthur cigars
will please you 1: you care for good cigars.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25
Count of the Vote.

The state executive council today
counted the vote Of Iowa. The returns
were found to have all been received in
time and properly sealed. The figures have
previously been made known and very little
change was found. The count includes the
vote on the state ticket. the judicial tick
cts, the members of congress and some Of
the Legislative districts.