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The Washington times., 1903-12-13
"Odd Things Not Found Elsewhere"

RIGINALITY design and the productions
Of the Shaw & individuality
which raises them above the ordinary them
appropriate for
The Washington times., 1903-12-13

CnDnt,..
senator and Mrs. Alger gave a dinner
last evening OF twenty covers. Their
guests were all from Congress circles.
The Washington times., 1903-12-13

Among the Washington boys who are
members of the Princeton Glee and
Mandolin Clubs are Ralph G.. Duvall
and Charles T. Tittman, 1905. The clubs.
which are expected here next Wednes-
day. gave their first concert at Yonkers.
N Y, on Friday last.
The Washington times., 1903-12-13

Ccontipued on Eighth Page This secti0n''
The Washington times., 1903-12-13

Miss Cannon is at home informally to
her friends on Wednesday afternoons
after o'clock. She will not hold her
regular afternoon receptions until after
January /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

in the latter half of the Seventeenth
century when William, Prince of Or
ange returned to England at the head
of the movement to place him on the
throne. The Sword of the King is
in no sense a historical play. Only
one of its characters. the Prince of
Orange. is taken from the political
personages of the day. while the his
torieal movement which called him to
England is borrowed merely to serve
for the pivot of strong dramatic act
ion. The play abounds in comedy.
contrasted with powerful dramatic
'cfffnaXes. Miss Crosman plays the;
part of Philippa Drayton, daughter of
the lord of the manor, Il partisan to
the Prince of Orange. Edward Roys-
ton, her lover. rescueS PhilipPa from
n band of soldiers who menace her
safety because she appeals for pris-
oEers whom they are about to hang
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
To An Persons Concerned.

State of Illinois, -
In the County Court of said county. To the
April term. A ID. 1903
Due notice is hereby given that the under
signed. guardian of Elizabeth f. Mewes, Ed
ward H. Nerves, Elmer A Nerves and Ellie n.
Nerves. minors has filed in the office of the
clerk OF the county court of Rock Island
an order for the sale of the following de-
scribed real estate belonging to said minors.
situate. living and being in the county o.
Rock Island in the state OF Illinois, known
and described as follows:
The undivided one-SiXth part of the west
half, OF the northwest quarter of section
thirteen (isD, in township sixteen (161 north
of range five 90 west OF the fourth principal
mer dian, excepting cart-way IRON the
northeast corner thereof running west to
the same premises conveyed unto William
Kruger by William H. WomackS and Eliza
beth Womacks. his wife. by their certain
deed bearing date January twentieth, A. D.,
cOrder of deeds. in and for said Rock Island
county. in volume seventy ght (7S) of rec
ords of deeds. at page two hundred and six
ty-seven esd thereof. subject, nevertheless,
helmina Kruger. wife of said William
Kruger. deceased:
And that said petition will be heard on the
first day of the said April term, A ID. 1908 of
said court. or as soon thereafter as cOunse
may be heard; at which time and place you
can appear and object to said petition and
proposed order for sale, If you see ut so to
do.
Dated this 18th day of February. A D. 1903
FERDINAND Q. MEWES,
Guardian of said Elizabeth +. Mewes. Ed
ward H. Mewes, Elmer A. Nerves and Ellie
HENRY CURTIS,
4 Attorney for said 6 Guardian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

acts. There is not a dull spot in the
entire comedy. 1t is vitalized from
the start with steady comedy move
ment that increases until it reaches
all that may be demanded of high
class comedy attraction. l.. Heckert
is himself alone" in the light comedy
role Everything about his acting
is finished and is done after close adj
herence to the old school He has
not copied the special methods laid
down by anyone. He has adopted one
of his own which Will soon make his
popularity deep rooted. In his jolly
characterization of Mathew Hawkins
he is a rare artist. John f. Cain, an
other of Americas foremost comedi-
ans, in the role of Owen Touchem,
wins for himself nightly applause,
which is at once Humorous in volume
and gratifying to all. Uulike many
attractions making a tour this sea-
son, Hunting for Hawkins" is COM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

TO free her from the troops, Royston
strikes down and kills their leader.
For this he is obliged to flee. Philippa
to hide him from his pursuers con-
ceals him in her own bed. At length
he escapes from the country and re-
turns three years later in the train of
the Prince of Orange. Here he meets
Philippa, who, disguised as boy, has
led her fathers household troops to
the Prince of Oranges cause. Royston
does not recognize Philippa who con-
ceals her identity from him and
shares his watch on guard duty. Her
brother. a priest, taken prisoner by
the Prince of Oranges troops, is re-
leased by Philippa. This act enrages
Royston, who, thinking she is a boy
and traitor, attacks her with his
sword. and wounds her. Then for the
first time he learns she is the girl he
loves For the escape of the prison
er Royston is sentenced to death by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

Of all the hypnotists now upon the
American stage, Herbert l.. Flint
stands confessedly at the head. His
native abilities in this direction are
wonderful, and show that he posses
ses occult powers of the higher type
lie takes class of twenty from the
audience, and in a very few minutes
he has them under perfect control,
ready to obey his slightest wish. They
Will see things which he suggests
with the reality of perfect vision as
if they stood before the object All
sorts ofohaIlucinations are expert
enced and all kinds of vagaries are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
Notice of Guardians Sale of Real Estate
state OF Illinois.

RS S!sf isl Sr iit coSnty Sss
BY virtue of decretal order of the county
court of said county entered at the March
term OF said court A ID. 1903. on the applica-
ton of Ira A. Wells, guardian of Nelson
Wells, Amer Wells, Mabel NJ. Wells. Demp-
sey Wells and Elsie p Wells. minors to sell
the following described real estate belong
ing to said minors, situate in the county OF
Rock Island state of Illinois, to wit
The undivided one-ninIh Q-9) interest
(subjeCt to the dover interest of the under
SigUed) in the following described real eS-
tate situated ia the county OF Rock Island,
state of Illinois aforesaid, to-wit;
The eastthirty 500 acres of the east hall
Gs) of the west one hundred ten QlO) acres
of the southeast quarter (S4) of section mum
Der thirty 600 in township eighteen (lS) north
range one ID east of the fourth 4th) princi-
pal meridian. Except lot in the southeast
corner of said land known as the Smith
cemetery and measuring two (2) rods east
and west and six 90 rods north and south
1 shall on the fourth day of April A. d.
1908 at the east door of the court house in
the city of Rock Island. county of Rock Is
land and state of Illinois. at the hour of .
O'Clock p m. sell all the interest OF said
minors in and to the said real estate at pub
lie vendue for cash.
Dated this twelfth day of March A D. 1903
IRA A. WELLS,
Guardian of said Minors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
Masters Sale
Masters Sale
Messrs. Sweeney s. Walker and ]. B. OakIeaf
Attorneys.

Messrs. Sweeney s. Walker and ]. B. Oakleaf
Attorneys.
State of Illinois, lee
Rock Island County,
In the circuit court of said county. In
chancery.
The Black Hawk Homestead Building, Loan
and Savings Association VS.. Charles l.
Faber and Charles Faber. Foreclosure
5l5s.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a
decree of said court, entered in the above
entitled cause on the 25th day of February,
A. D. 1913. 1 shall. on Thursday, the ninth
day of April A. D 1908, at the hour of two
clock in the afternoon, at 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
bidder for cash in hand, that certain parcel
of land situated in the county of Rock Island
and state of Illinois, known and described as
follows, to-wit:
The south thirty feet go ft.) in lot mum Der
one ID in block number three CD in that
part of the City OF Rock Island known as
and called Sinnet's addition in Rock Island
county. Illinois.
Dated at Moline, Illinois, this 10th day of
March, A. ID. 1903.
WALTER J.. ENTRIkIN.
Master in Chancery, Rock Island county, Ill.
SWEENEY * WALKER, Complt'S. SOlrS.
J. B. OAHLEAF,
Guardian AID Litem for Minor Def't.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
Administrators Notice.

Estate of John Conwell. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator of the estate of John
Conwell, late of the county of Rock Is
land, state of Illinois. deceased, hereby
gives notice that he will appear before the
county court of Rock Island county at the
co unity court room, in the city of Rock Is
land. at the May term. on the first Monday
in Nav next, at which time all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose OF
having the same ad juSted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
queSted to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 9Th day OF March A. D., 1903.
CLEMENT p. O'NEILL, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
Administrator's Notice.

Estate of Mary Bowen. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrators of the estate OF Mary Bow
en-, late of the county OF Rock Island, state
of Illinois, deceased hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the Nav
term. on the first Monday in May next, at
which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to at
tend, for the purpose of having the same
adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 4th day of March. A. D. 1903.
FLORENCE GRAVES. Admi nistratriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

posed of artists who have been cho-
sen by Messrs. Gray and Hackert
from the highest ranks of the pro-
fession, and well fitted for their re-
spective parts.
"The Sword of the King" which
Miss Henrietta Crosman will present
at the Illinois next Thursday. is by
Ronald Macdonald, son of Rev.
George Macdonald, a Scotch clergy
man, poet and novelist. Ronald Mac
Donald himself is a novelist and dra-
matist of note. For THE Sword of
the King he has chosen those years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
Notice of Guardians sale of Real Estate
State of Illinois.

Rock island County. S.
BY virtue of decretal order of the county
court of sid county entered at the March
term of said court a. ID. 1903, on the applica-
ton of Joseph Hummer. guardian of Carrie
Smith and Birdie Hummer. minors. to sell
the following described real estate, belong
ing to said minors. situate in the county OF
Rock Island, state of Illinois, to-wit:
The undivided one-eighteenth C-isl inter
est (subject t1the dover interest of the IN
dersigneo) in the following described real
estate. situated in the county OF Rock Island.
state of Illinois aforesaid. to-wit:
The east thirty (S0) acres OF the east half
go of the west one hundred ten ul0) acres
of the southeast quarter 90 of section mum
Der thirty C30) in township eighteen OS)
north range one ~ east of the fourth (4th)
principal meridian. except lot in the
southeast corner of said land known as the
smith cemetery" and measuring two t2l
rods east and west and six 90 rods north
and south.
shall on the 4ih day of April. a. ID 1903,
at the east door of the court house, in the
city of Rock Island, Rock Island county. Ill
nois. at the hour of 2:30 O'Clock p. m sell all
the interest of said minors in and to the said
real estate at public vendue. for cash.
Dated this twelfth day of March, A ID. 1903
JOSEPH HUMMER,
rt Guardian of said Minors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

Estate of Enoch Thomas Wilson. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
executriX of the last will and testament of
Enoch Thomas Wilson. late of the county OF
Rock Island. state of Illinois, deceased.
hereby gives notice that she will appear be
fore the county court of Rock Island county
at the county court room, in the city of Rock
Island, al the Nav term, on the first Monday
in May next. at which time all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are notified
and requested to atteud for the purpose of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
QueSted to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this goth day of February. 1903.
HANNAH Z. WILSON, EXeCutriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
Notice of FINAL settlement

Estate of John HauSCh. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersfgned George W. McCaSkrin. has this
day flied his final report and settlement as
such in the county court of Rock Island
county. aud that an order has been entered
by said court approving the said report, un-
less objections thereto or cause 10 the con-
trarv be shown on or before the 18th day OF
March. 4. d 1903. and upon the dnal approval
of said report the said administrator will
ask or an order of strihution- and will also
ask to be discharged All persons interest
ed are notified to attend.
Rock Island. Ill. February %, 1903.
GEORGE W. NJ CASkRIN,
m r1iS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.

Estate of John Gaffey, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator of the estate of John
Gaffey, late of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
Nav term on the first Monday IN MAY next
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and request
ed tn attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
und ersigned.
Dated this 18th day of March. A. D. 1908.
JOHN T. GAFFEY, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
ZEAL ESTATE.

E. j. BURNS-City and country real estate.
If you have property for sale, list II with
me- If you want to buy will do my best
to get you what you want. Room II, Mitch
ell & Lynde block. Telephone 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
ELECTRICAL.

W. A. ROBB & COAL kinds of electrical
construction. Estimates furnished and
service prompt and reliable. Fine line OF
gas and combination fixtures. 119 Eight
zenith street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
8 3. 8: 3. q s 9 3. Is q 8 2 q 8 8. 3 s g

IF YOU WANT \ BETTER POSITION, DO NOT
WAIT ANY LONGER STATE YOUR WANT IN AN
ARGUS WANT AD AND THE RETURNS WILL SUR
PRISE YOU. MANY MEN AND WOMEN IN GOOD Pc
sITIoNs IN THIS VICINITY OWE THEIR SUCCESS
TO THE ARGUS WANT ADS. THE ARGUS WANT
COLUMNS ARE READ BY EMPLOYERS AND EN-
PLOYEs Alike. IF YOU WANT EMPLOYMENT. OR
If YOU WANT ANY EMPLOYEES, SAY so THROUGH
THE ARGUS WANT ADS - &.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
ARr DECORATION.


g. SON-Artistic interior decora-
ton. Finest line of late pap9r carried and
skilled workmen employed. Moderate
prices, Az Seventeenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
FUEL

EMPIRE COAL s. COKE COMPANY-whole-
sale and retail dealers in bituminous and
anthracite coal. Prompt delivery service
1890
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERs.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~O~-~O~O~O~
DIN VOLE & CO.-ContraCtors and build
ers Also manufacturers of sash, doors
blinds and mouldings. Dealers in plate
window and art glass. Ohices and factory,
81 to S29 Eighteenth street.
JOHN E. BERG STROM-Jobbing a speciality.
Work guaranteed satisfactory. Four
teenth avenue and ThIrty-second street
Phone West 1879.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

sally in Our Alley" another of
George w. Lederer's successful mu-
steal gaycties. after its New York tri,
umph at the Broadway theatre, will
come to the Illinois Friday. Every
thing connected with this sally" is
brilliant and melodious. This hero
inc is New York girl of today, who
lives on the East Side, or poorer sec
ton of Gotham. She is pretty, viva
cious and conventional, and has some
how been given the nickname from
which the piece takes its title. Her
father. Ivy" keeps shop where
you can buy and sell anything and
everything, and in and out of which
place troop the various characters
from the Bowery, or Fifth avenue,
who are concerned in the plot, and
incidentally add plenty of local color
to the stage scenes. In this particu-
lar place the fashionable contingent
of the east, headed by Mrs. Marigold
of the smart set.n are after n, green
silk dress which Mrs. Merigoltl gave
to her maid. who sold it to the second
hand dealer. who in turn gave it to
his pretty daughter. Sally, as a pres
ent. In the pocket are some love
letters which the amorous and usual
~ discreet maiden would not have
anyone read for the world. Mr.. Led
erer has evolved as pretty and jolly
Il piece of nonsense. set in as brilliant
n Kaleidoscope of color as ever mark
ed his old-time days when fun and
frolic and color ran riot at the Casino.
George ". Hobart is the humorist
who wrote the book, and Ludwig
sprightly muse has furn-
ishcd the catchy and melotiious tunes.
There are two acts and ever so many
scenes, one being in a fashionable
Fifth avenue drawing room. which en-
ablcs all the beautiful chorus girls
to display their family heirlooms in
the way of diamond tiaras and, ropes
of pearls. There are IS people in the
the most prominent being
Junie McCree. Richard i. Carroll,
George Schiller. Frank harrington,
Harry Fairleigh, TriXie Friganza.
Lewis. Caroline Heustis and
Tessie Mooney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
MISCELLANEOUS.


IF YOU WISH your money to earn a higher
rate of interest than is paid by savings
banks, call on Marion L. Sweeney, attor-
ney, rooms 1886, Mitchell & Lynde building,
Rock Island.
J. P. WILLIAMSON buys, sells and ex-
changes all 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,
1915 Second avenue. Telephone 1884
DO YOU WANT AGENTS?-Many years ex-
perience places US in position to give you
valuable Information along lines that will
assure you success. Ask for free letters
of information and bulletin of daily papers
that pay. We also start responsible par
ties in the mail order and agency supply
business Lord & Carver, Racine, Wis.
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 ii for you. Mail wants are popular and
Mail wants bring results. One-half cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash in
advance. 2-cent stamps will do. Evening
and Saturday Mail. Moline. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

LOST "A ribbon watch fob with gold charm
with karnelian set Finder return to Ar
gus office and be rewarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
EDUCATIONAL.

VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school for
qirIs conducted by the Sisters of the Visi
tation Rudimentary and higher branches
and all polite accomplishments taught
twentieth street and Fifteenth avenue
Rock Islaud.
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-Business depart
ment. A thorough business training given
for entry into commercial life Terms
reasonable Apply at Augustana college
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

exhibited, but the whole entertain
ment., while exhibiting all the phe-
nomena of hypnotism. is done with
out the slightest detriment TO the
Subjects. They go through the most
surprising featS and then awaken and
enjoy the entertainment and laugh
at their comrades who are executing
some ridiculous feat in their turn
y special feature is the remarkable
work of Mrs. Herbert l.. Flint, the
only successful lady hypnotist. She
is rightfully called the fun furnisher
Of the company. These clever enter
timers Klled the Illinois last evening
Their engagement continues tonight
and Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Or stolen. an ENGLISH beagle hound
Return TO us Fifteenth street and receive
suitable reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

CLAIRVOYANT life reader Benson. re
moved to II Second avenue, Rock Island
tells Just the thing that now annoys woI
rlts and perpleXeS YOU, and how to get
word or your money back. Also gives
names Ladies 81. What is told you comes
true, as the advice is by phenomenal
means, not science Develops all phases
of spirit power. Under guarantee. Al
ways at home. lil6 second avenue. Roc K
Island. Benson. the spiritualist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

WANTED-In each county, local resident
representative to sell our high grade CT
CARS to the trade on new proposition
quality and price defy competition. Able
statesmen can easily make from $500 to $500
month. Exclusive territory given; no
capital needed; no pay for samples eX-
acted. Apply with references to George
Samels s. Co., 69-7l Dearborn street, ChicA-
III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
CLAIRVOYANT.

IF YOU WANT to know how clairvoyantS
tell your name and business, Madam Sa-
bine fully exposes the tricks in an article
in Davenport paper of recent date.
MADAME SABINE tells the very things you
want to know. without your speaking or
writing a word. Can tell your past and
present as If she had known you all your
life. Everything she predicts comes to
pass Reliable and invaluable. Was thir-
" years in Washington. ID c. ClairvOyant
and phrenologiSt. Hours 10 a IN. TO o. m
1903 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
Observation-Disclosures.

McCASKRUN & McCASKRIN-Attorney al
law Rock Island and Milan. Rock Island
once in Bengston block. Milan once on
Main street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

LOST-Bunch of keys. bearing name of
owner, G.. Junge. Liberal reward Tor
return to 519 Twenty-third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

1874 Second avenue. third floor. over L lle-
meyer s. Sterlfng's clothing store.
WANTED-An eigh or ten room house with
modern convenienCes in good location.
block.
WANTED-Second-han bicycles Highest
cash prices. Must have so by May Sic
gels pawn shop, SEQ Twentieth street
Phone 633 brown.
WANTED-Boarders and roomers at the
Maucker house by the dav or week. 81
per day or 81 50 per week. First class fare
and good accommodations. l600-04 Fourth
avenue. Mrs. Johanna Albrand.
WANTED SEQ horse owners to try Pecan
oil. Removes all Inflammation from in
side wall of horses feet. strained tendons
and torn ligamt nts. Guaranteed by Joe
Schroeder the harnessman, 1925 Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
wANTED-POsITIONs

WANTED-Situation by an experienced lady
stenographer. Can furnish references If
desired. Address IL NJ D. care of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

Las VEGAS HOT SPRINGS-Located e,767
feet above the sea. All the year round re-
sort perfect place for rest. For partic-
MARS address DR. Daniel S. Perkins, Medi-
cal Director. Las Vegas N M.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21

GRAND HOTEI-Famous Colfax mineral
springs Offers best accommodations Al
reasonable prices. Address William Frey
ColfaX, Iowa.