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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
INSURANCE.

INSURANCE.
INSURANCE on dwellings and household
goods a specially. Oldest and best com
panies, lowest rates G. r. Chamberlin,
Mitchell Lynde block. Phone 1880.
TORNADO INSURANCE-Rates for city
property 20 cents per 800 one year, 40 cents
per 800 three years, so cents per 800 five
years. Call or address @. r. Chamberlin
Agent, Mitchell g. Lynde building.
HAYES & CLEAVELAND - The pioneer
agency. Old time and fire tested compa-
MES. Fire, lightning, plate glass, tornado,
accident, life, or almost any form OF risk.
Ground floor offices 30 to 21S, Eighteenth
street.
WE WILL BOND YOU-Executors, admin
istrators, guardians, trustees. trustees or
any kind of judicial bonds: lodge and So
cietv officers; city, state or u. s. govern.
meIIt officials: Contractors; positions OF
trust; in fact, any kind of bond you want
Except bail bonds). Terms reasonable.
HAYES & Cleaveland, resident managers,
Fidelity and Deposit company, of Mary
land.
GOLDSMITH & MCKEE insurance agency,
Peoples National bank building. Rock
Island, Ill Represent only irst-clas com
panies writing fire, tornado plate glass,
liability, burglary, accident and health
insurance. All policies issued upon the
latest plans and most liberal conditions
Surety bonds furnished through the Amer.
lean Bonding company, of Baltimore. Md
Open every wednesday and Saturday
nights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

FOR RENT-Rooms suitable for light house
keeping Inquire s25 Twenty fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
LOST AND FOUND


LOSP-Bunch of keys, bearing name of
owner, G.. Junge. Liberal reward Tor
return to 519 TWenty-third street.
LOST-A pair of gold trimmed spectacles b..
tween Hartz s. Bahnsen's drug store and
TreW AIMS meat market Finder please
return to Argus office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
Notice of Guardians Sale of Real Estate

State of Illinois. -.
Rock Island County
BY virtue of a decretal order of the county
court of said county entered at the March
term of said court A. d. 1908, on the applica-
ton of Ira a. Wells, guardian of Nelson
Wells, Almer Wells. Mabel NJ. Wells. Demp-
sey Wells and Elsie Z. 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-ninth U-e) interest
Subject to the dover interest of the under
sigued) in the following described real es-
tate situated in the county OF Rock Island,
state of Illinois aforesaid to-wit;
The east thirty 500 acres of the east half
90 of the west one hundred ten Gl0) acres
of the southeast quarter CD of section mum
Der thirty GOD in township eighteen C8) north
range one % east of the fourth (fth) prinCi-
pal meridian. Except lot in the southeast
corner of said land known as the Smith
cemetery" and measuring two co rods east
and west and six 90 rods north and south.
1 shall on the fourth day of April A. d.
1903 at the east door of the court house in
the city of Rock Island. county of Rock Is
land aud state of Illinois, at the hour of
O'Clock m. sell all the interest of said
minors in and to the said real estate al pub
lie vendue tor cash.
Dated this twelfth day of March a. d. 1908
IRA a. WELLS.
Guardian of said Minors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

FOR RENT Nicely furnished front room
with heat. Inquire 1882 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
uOTELs AND RESORTS.


GRAND HOTEL-Famous ColfaX mineral
springs. Offers best accommodations at
reasonable prices. Address William Frey,
ColfaX, Iowa.
LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS-Located 6,767
feet above the sea All the year round re-
sort. A perfect place for rest. For partic-
ulars address DR.. Daniel :. Perkins, Medi-
cal Director, Las Vegas. n. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

JACKSON, HURST s STAFFORD-Attorneys
at law. once in Rock Island National
bank building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
TRAINS.

Peoria, Springfield. st. L.,
Indianapolis. Cincinnati.
Peoria, Springfield. Indian
apOlis. Cincinnati. Bloom
inRton, ST. Louis. $500.
Peoria Express ...-.....
Peoria, indianapolis, Gin
cInuati, Bloomington.
Cable Accommodation.
SheTrard A recommendation
OaDis & Sherrard = COON
OshlC s. Sherrard a econ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

Day after day we receive letters
from grateful patients for whom life
has taken on new hopes by virtue of
our cures.
The fact that our practice is stead
lily increasing, is positive proof that
are recognizing our work as the best.
We use only the best improved
methods and purest medicines.
We treat and cure diseases peculiar
to men and women; Blood Poisoning,
tism, Neuralgia and all chronic and
private diseases.
We extend to every one a most cor
dial invitation to consult us. We will
take pleasure in giving thorough
examination and will make no charge
for consultation and advice.
Those unable to call should write
us. Correspondence strictly confiden-
tial.
Wood Medical Institute,
e. B. OLIVER, NJ. c.. MD
GEORGE b. WOOD, b. S., MD.
Hours: to 12; 1880 to 4; 2 to 8.
Sunday, 10 to IL.
Second Floor, Hibernian Building.
| 423 Brady Street. Davenport, la.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

CONNOLLY & CONNELLY-Attorney at
law. Money loaned. once over Cramp-
tons book store, 1719 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
LEGAL.
Masters Sale
MessrS. Sweeney s Walker and j. B. Oakleaf
Attorneys.


Attorneys.
State of Illinois. -
Rock Island County,
In the circuit court of said county. IN
chaucery.
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 4
decree of said court, entered in the above
entitled cause on the 18th day of February,
A. ID. 1898. I shall. on Thursday, the ninth
day of April A. ID 1903. at the hour of two
o 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 venuue, 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 number
one % in block number three (S) in that
part of the city o. Rock Island known as
and called Sinnet's addition in Rock Island
county. Illinois.
Dated at Moline, Illinois, this lOta day of
March, \. d. 1913
WALTER j. ENTRIkIN.
Master in Chancery. Rock Island county. Ill
SWEENEY & WALKER, Complt's. Solrs.
J. 3. OAhLEAF.
Guardian Ad Litem for Minor Def't.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

McCASKRIN Observation-Disclosures at
law. Rock Island and Milan. Rock Island
ONCE in Bengston block Milan once on
Main street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

FOR RENT-Furnished and unfurnished
rooms centrally located. Address p 81, "
care of Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
EDUCATIONAL.

VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school for
girls conducted by the Sisters of the Vtsi-
tation. Rudimentary and higher branches
and all polite accomplishments taught.
Twentieth street and Fifteenth avenue,
Rock lSlaud.
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-Business depart
for entry into Commercial lite. Terms
reasonable. Apply at Augustana college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

WANTED-A man TO take care of horses.
Inquire at Bartlett Bros, 1920 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

carnival tneparture ITALY. except sun
DAY Phone West 1923, West ll2s West 1423.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
TRAINS


ROCK ISLAND AND PEORIA DIVISION
Trains leave Twentieth street station Main
ne trains start from main depot on Filth
avenue minutes IN advance OF time given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
wANrED-MALEHELP

WANTED-Bell boys at the Harper house.
Good wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

LUDOLPH & YNOLDS-Attorneys at
law. Money to loan. General legal bust
ness. Notary public, l7O5 Second avenue,
Buford block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
ARCHITECTS,

DRACK-Architect and superin-
tendent. Skinner block, second floor.
once hours-IO to - a. m, to $50 p. N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

sz.-s=z=z==zz.z CHICAGO, BURLINGTON &
~ 54EStSS ~ Quincy - Depot Second
AsistsilfIltijlN avenue and Twentieth street.
M MI. YOUNG, Agens.
4S SiIilii5&z FRANK A. HART,
- - Passenger A gent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
LAUSDRIES.

-~-~-~O~O~~~~~~~~~-O-~-
ROCK ISLAND STEAM LAUNDRY-Baurs
field & Sexton, proprietOrS. Fine finish and
quick service. 1914 Third avenue. Phone
west 1888
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
PHYSICIANS.
DENTISTS.

7 = NS1ORC0eDfiSf Oo3ce bo1rS a. n
u m, 1870 to 5 p. N. 2l9x Eighteenth
street, opposite Union once. Telephone
new $3.50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

-~~~~O~O~~~-~-~~~~~~~~~~~~
by boy OF 10 years, de-
string work on farm. Address E." 3I0S
Twelfth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
rnR RENT-RoOnds.

FOR RENT-Fnrnished rooms with all mod
ern couveriences at e10 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

WANTED-Several bright young men be-
tween ages of Is and %. Ones willing to
work. Good wages. Inquire at Harper
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

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 1t for you. Mail wants are popular and
Nail 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, 1903-03-12

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms with good
table board. All modern Conveniences.
1929 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
REAL ESTATE.

E. j. BURNS-City and country real estate.
If you have property for sale, list 1t with
to get YOU what YOU want. Room II, Mitch
ell & Lynde block. Telephone 1881.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
FOR sALE-C1rY PROPERTY.

FOR SALE Eight-room modern dwelling
house. Call or address 1918 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

FOR RENT-Good paying ba, Der shop prop
erty on reasonable terms. Apply at 90;
Ninth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

GEORGE II. SIDWELL & CO.-Commission
merchants. Grain. hay and provisions.
Members of the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
25 years. No. $40 and 543 Rialto building.
Long distance phone, Harrison 2e6e.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
MONEY roLoAN.

MONEY TO LOAN on real estate security at
lowest rates. Marion E. Sweeney, attor-
ney, rooms 1886, Mitchell s. Lynde build
ing, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
MISCELLANEOUS.

IF YOU WISH your money TO earn higher
rate of interest than is paid by savings
banks call on Marion L. Sweeney, attor
ney, rooms 1885, Mitchell& Lynde building
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12
Wood Medical Institute,

e. B. OLIVER, NJ. c., NJ.
GEORGE b. WOOD, b. S., MD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

FOR RENT-A Groom Mouse with furnace
bathroom and gas. Inquire of Sommers
& LaVelle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

J. p WILLIAMSON buys, sells aud 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.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

WANTED-In each county, local resident
representative TO sell our high grade CT
CARS to the trade on a new proposition;
quality and price defy competition. Able
statesmen can easily make from 5000 to $500
month. Exclusive territory given no
acted. Apply with references to George
Samels & Co, 69-51 Dearborn street, Chica-
60 Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-12

DO YOU WANT AGENTSg-Many years ex-
perfence places us in a 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.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
TO BE. THROWN IN THE RIVER.
gyatt,. Mysterious Gift Caused

.vyatt,. Mysterious Gift Caused
Alarm and re inx 55IU1nienened-
The story Of the Supposed Internal ma
hine which was published In the Rich
;rlond News vest afternoon is re-
#larkable in many respects and though
IL who have seen the queer little bottle
aay tits absurd to suppose that any harm
ould come from. It, yet; none has had
he courage to open it.
Had tha,bottle. been picked up on the
$treets by an ordinary being nothing
you'd have been thought OF it, but The
act that lit Was handed too Nicer Wyatt
~ n unknoWn person who said he had
sound It on the street, made it look sus7
tcipus His las. sta ement4W Of neces-
isy untrue for the bottle was of very
min glass and had it been dropped 1t
would surely have broken. The coil .Sof
he wire inside and the texture Of the
lotion were both unknown to- the eleetri-
,ians here, and In view of the fact that
he papers recently published an account
q a mans being Injured by opening
4 bottle the contents OF which exploded
sEhen they were brought In contact with
he air made people dubious about draw
.rg the codk from this bottle.
councilman Charles Winston. who is an,
electrician, had the bot tie given him by
officer Wyatt, but after examining It de-
sided not to open It and gave It to a citi-
zen In town who said he was going to
brow 1t oyer the bridge On TIL trocks IN
the JAIME rived Whether he did so or
not has not been learned. 80 IS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
GROWTH In The SOUTH.
Exhibit OF Y. NJ. G.. "A. FOR 1902, Has
Been Most Remarkab BILE.

i -
Twelve million dollars represents IN
round figures the amount shown Oh the
records of the American Young Men s
Christian collation., as expended and
available in 1902 for the work, for the
dowment, and for he erection OF new
buildings. This sum incluG es.stn 3some$ln-
stances. the elimination work of two OF
three years. The membership list with
Il he lhpSed ma mes elinlina tee. has nVer-
topped SsG,Oea. and 5 the number OF as
soeia.ions exceeds 1,660
81 There has been steady progress IN
especially notable and Significant Is s5the
q .o:npre hensig eSstud5 OF ssoctatI ion probF
lens. and the apPrehension Of he. needs
OF young men. and the SadapEon of ASSOC
ella ton methods to meet HEM a. move
a1snt for the s,vJ0G men engaged in
manufacturing pursuits IS, WING p wi III reach
skilled mechanic lumh ernen. miners,
s..ape, and win be dexeloped under the
Internal. onal Commit fees guidance. Street
railway fassgcta tons sustained u by the
traction companies al Brook I'm and Ro-
chest err inang nra ted tllat rnovcnen q The
IA .lrpad membership exceeds 90 0g0 stills
dents. depart rsent. i0, COZ: boys depart
alnent :, So 90, t.sc the army Ind navy cols
3osed aud md al rs ssQcss Ion rshpW 90,
screa Sc early s.. 500 syarng Hsa SaFe.FlH
the eYeniRs classfs, inEs hoHa bss
tween 10 ard q 20 yyt2a MO sges
All ias asselneatson. as q all IS Ayeaiy ot
80 he ST. eampss ent.ats
sfnliy 900 bows. :drst lseFsaaI sslts tutIds
l.sss s.gss.s 3 Y. a|ss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
STATE COMMANDER WAS THEME.
Installed the Officers OF Rirhnond
Tent-Pntrick Henry Lodge Meets.

Installed the Officers Of Richnaond
Tent-Pntrick Henry Lodge Meets.
The regular review OF Richmond TENT,
No. L. was held last night. There was
a large and enthusiastic attendance. Of
.f1eers for the ensuing term were installed
by State Commander C. w. Morriss. afto
which all Of the sir knights djourned to
the Dairy Lunch Room. No. 821 east
Broad street, where a banquet had been
prepared The menu was entieins and
the service excellent,
. After the inner man had been satisfied
eloquent speeches were made by Hon.
John Whitehead. OF Norfolk: w. T. Dab
ney. E. w. Miner. land G. w MoFrtss. OF
Richmond. The order was reported as he-5
ing In most fourtshins condition The
officers installed were as follows:
T. T. Hughes. commander: w. Poll
lard. lleutsnant-comnanfe C. w Nor
riss: record keeners H q. Bali. sergeant.
NJ. schars, mastsr.at-arms; G.. O. Alley.
chaplain; pr. g. NJ. Edwards physician:
A, A. Atkins. first master OF the guadrs.
G, w. Turner. second master: John Wig
insten. pteskef: ~. r. Rufin. sentinel;
r. Smith. ~. A Weed. and n e
Mann. trustees
Patrick Henry lodge. No. 10. 1ndepeH-
dent Order Odd-Feliows. met fast night,
when the following oftcets were instaiiaa
by Past Grand Charles Pohlis. Of Schiller
Lodge; ~
Noble grand. !. Z, WaIkup: vice grand
=. r Jones: secretary. 7. Lsvenstetn: q,
nancial secretary. @. b. Hopkins: trsasu-
rer, ii. w Lyon; cha plain, W. p. HucaE
right supporter to noble grand. g. W. 3.
Crawford: left supporter to. noble kxaBd
e. s. Hargraye: conductor. J. 3. Smith
warden. Samuel Moore; right scene sup.
porter. York Jenkins: ieft scena suppofsess
q. G. Tate: inside guard W M. White,
hurst. outsids guard. G. a. EzaAiat; Sl9ht
supporter TO vice grand. Herman Thaekerf
left supporter Ia vice grand w. a E5li-
Ion. - -s.sE ~
Three candidates were given the second
degree. and after the work, refreshments
Were served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
TO HEAR RIVER QUESTION.
ON the Chesapeaks anA
It's tributaries Fixes Dates.

Committee ON the Cheaapeaks and
Its Tributaries Fixes Dates.
The Committee on the Chesapeake ana
Its Tributaries met yesterday afternoon.
but did not take final action on any fsths
bills before it. It arranged the follow.
ing schedule OF dates for hearing the
various important measures referred To-
IT:
The Jordan bin relating to breaking the
Baylor survey. will come up late In jan
.uary or early IN February. Many will
attend the hearing.
bill confirming the lease OF 1foo to 200
acres OF oyster beds IN currioman Hay
will be heard January ed.
The bill to protect the oysters on the
seed beds of the natural rocks. beds and
shoals OF the State In James river above
Days Point. Is sat for hearing on tbs
10th.
The bill IN relation to the Gull laws Of
the natural oyster rocks. beds and shoals
of the State will be heard on the 10Th.
The Edwards bill to amend the code II
relation to taking oysters and reducing thu
open season therefor Is set Cor the Mrh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
ne BROKE HIS CHAINS.

Desperate Prisoner, BADLY wound-
ed, Escaped from the CITY Hospital.
William Turpin. wounded prisoner.
who was being treated at the city hos
pItal escaped from that Institution early
yesterday evening. and was at liberty
several hours before the police succeadsd
in locating Rim and re-arrestins him
The man was chained to his bed. but hs
succeeded In breaking his chains. and
making his way to the window whel
no one was looking. he raised himself
on his hands and sprang to the ground
d distance of about four feet. He made
his way immediately TO Rockets. Th4
police, after a long search. traced him,
and about $50 this morning he uaa
placed under arrest.
This man Is wanted I'm Deiawara on tbs
charge of shooting conductor on {
train He was arrested by Officer Kratk
and was shot by the officer In an attsmN
to eSca ne
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14

MANY c0NGRA uL All 0Ns
MGR. s0'c oNNELl.
POpe9s 5Defern1inn ti0n To Pursue9
IroEre.s ri sc Line snevel Ion
Ing Modernsscientinc = du-
ca tfonaI Movement.

ROME, January s11a.-Afa II Dennis
so'ConneIl the newly appointed rector Of
the Catholic University AZ Washing ton,5
is the recipient OF many 5cpngTat r,la tons
Mgr c, Cornell is regarded in Vatican
circles as cont1rna ton OF the Pope's de-
Termination % pursue q progressive line
in developing the modern scienti life edn-
3cational movement Is said $ to .Pe the:
Pope.s Intention to max the University
at Washington the centre for the dif Illusion
ness trusts Mgr. o, Connell with the car
$rying out of T. the design. 1t is believed
that the pursuance of this plan will have
an immediate effect upon the Clergy OF
the United States. IN accordance with the
policy Of ra1lying all Catholics TO the.
cordial support of the iuniversit IS
expected that Mgr. a Gonnell will choose
a German to fill the post Of Svice-reeter
5of the uniyersity 81 3ssasss55ss2s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
TAFT 70 REm all
IN PM INES

wopk TneFe.,

sss WAsHINGToN. January fL-Akssr ns1p
.ture consideration It has been decided %
the President that Judge Taft shall 70
;rriat1 Ia the Philippines as cfsH eoyernet
The decision WAS reached oIi4Y after IN
President had discussed the I ..-.ipptnt
question thoroughly both with SecratAlJ
Root and the other members OF his cabS !.
net, and with five- Governed Luxe i
Wright. who has beer In this country
for two months. #
To-day. in response to the Presidsnfa
letter, a cablegram was received from,
Governor Taft. suggesting. with sincere
appropriations of the tender made 20 him
by the President. that it might De .ettec
for him IN vfeN OF an the circumstances.
to remain where he Is After this. II was
announced unotiicialIy. but entirely au.
shoritatively, that Governor aft weulta
remain indefinitely as civil governor cf
the Philippines.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-14
LEAKE BILL CONSIDERED.

The Committee on Agriculture and
Mining of the House of Deaegate s. hsit
two long sessions yesterday deyot ed te.
hea ring advocates and oppohents q , the
ing issue among the county DELEGATES
and senator's Just now. The committee.
sat from, until nearly 4, and again from
81 P. NJ. until nearly Il, during which,,
against the bill. The committee finally
adjourned until 10 A. NJ. to-day without
the hearingt
The Leakes bill proposes to exactly re
verse %exis ting conditions and l5enactsEs {,
sno-fence law with the. proviso that az.
Board of Supervisors of any county MAY
orier an election on the duestion. "a &c
by majority OF the. treehold vote est-
sempt any county from I he or,n:ass'.
the proposed general law. IN cennec-
tion with the Leake bilssthe saaaus
was also considered and touched upolE
in the discussions -. 5z95s
of the House committee and of the joint
Committee on Agriculture and Mining,
presided at both sittsngs.
IS AtAthe early session Mt: Lsake eK-
tor tor eegbiil followed in OPPOSITION i.
and Captain D.. H. Rarger. .of-.sA ont
zeomery. advocated the measure Or II
#Leake s.. -. s.: :,
1toncluded his argume nt. and Senator.
Stands spoks an ADVOCACY s, q his own
bill and against II - la sa sEe
sena tor s. Is. Watkins, Of Prince Ed. Ed
ward smoke for the LeaKe bill. anl3 DeI5.
~ -, = - W. e 1:larEa. of Surry for tEs
Stands bin. Delegate y. o. Branch, OF
Isis Of Wight. followed for the Stands
BIZ, ard ssna tor George p Ksszsl re raT
east ! IN minor. am end ments. Mr. u so a
IS oover Of KoanoKe county advocated
the Leske bill. as did sDa!egate5 a. -: !
uff seHa tor e. Il;
=. - .fo allow mountain Ia nds and In
Elaborated towns 10 be exempted
',rhe committee thereupon rose without
action unit II this morn ns 8.