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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-31
TEASED HER FOR 50 YEARS
Woman Finally HAD Ire Aroused and
Got the Old Shotgun.

Ffobolzen n T.. March Slater sub
hitting to the annoyance of BOYS for thir-
weight years Mrs Margaret Lorenzo Of
Eighth and ia CkSon streets, retaHated and
three boys have been taken to the hospital
suffering from shot wounds
Mrs Lorenzo is sixty-eight years old
She says thirty-eight years ago boys began
to annoy her at her home and although
those who first started to tease her have
reached middle age, other boys have taken
up the annoyance. For some DAYS Ter
husband has been i'll and driven to dis
traction by the boys bombarding her house
with stones She got out an Old muzzle
loading shotgun and fred into the laugh
ing group of boys in front of the house.
Mrs. Lorenze was arrested-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-31
DEBUTANTE is CHARMING.
Miss Annie McCauIley Shines in
Washington Society.

Washington March 3l--one Of The most
charming OF the debutsutes Of the season
in Washington society is Miss Annie lo-
Cauuey the daughter OF one cf the prom
inent government officials. Miss lletauf-
lev is beautiful and accomplished and one
or the leaders in the younger set Her
sister is "A particular chum Of Miss Alice
Roosevelt Both young women ARE lr1-
mensely popular and have been ceuters &c
attraction at many prominent social gath
eIiugs his s.asou.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-31
Court Houae on Fire.

Russell county court house was dam
aged $500 this morning by fire. The
fire was discovered about 3 o'clock in
one If the rooms in the attic The
whole town turned out and after Two
hours work succeeded in putting out
the blaze with a loss as stated above.
Several boys were in the attic yesterday
smoking. and it is supposed the fire was
"a used By q CIGAR stub
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-31

gan yesterday on a new steel ceiling in
the Milwaukee quarters on Main street
and other Improvements will be made
before summer. The Missouri Pacific
has recently Secured a new red ma
hOgany counter. During the last year
the Wabash and the Santa Fe have
taken up quarters in handsome new Of
fees and there is talk that the Union
Pacific is considering a move and the
Rock Island is preparing to refurnish
and redecorate its Offices at Ninth and
Main streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-31
Annual Influx of Texas Cattle Begins.

Arkansas City. Kas. March Sl-Tne
annual spring stock rush has opened.
and indica ions point this year - au
unusually heavy business The rush
is caused by the cattle from Texas ha-
Ing shipped north to the pastures iu tnr
territory for feeding purposes Monday
100 cars We're unloaded The grass ira
the pastures is in fine shape ana cattle
men are much pleased with the pros
pecte
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-31
IT'S Erie R. R. All the Wav.

Travel via the Erie railroad from Chi
cago 10 New York. Every mile pic
tliresaue and every mile protected bv
safety block signals, Through service
to New York. Boston and Columbus
StopoVer of ten days allowed on all
through tickets at Cambridge Springs
and Niagara Falls Lowest rates A
". Moore. travelling passenger agent,
Kansas City Missouri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-31
NEW TICKET OFFICES.
Many Roads Make Improvements in
Kansas City.

Kansas City. March 81-Durfng the
past year there has been a general move
throughout the country to improve the
appearance of the local ticket offices of
the different railroads and thousands Of
dollars have been spent in the different
cities redecoratiug and fitting out new
offices The Missouri Pacific aad the
Chicago. Milwaukee & St Paul are the
latest in the local field TO improve A
new steel ceiling has just been com
pleted in the Missouri Pacific Offices at
Ninth and Main streets and the walls
are now being redecorated. Work be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-31
Kansan After pIamonds.

Abilene. Kas.. March al-Peter Ar
derson. the Swedish missionary who
made a half million in klondike mines
sailed today for Brazil. where with sn
English syndicate he viii invest iu dia-
mOud mine uropartE=s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-31
Eleventh Hour Resolutions

are Investigate the chances IN the
Great Southwest at once Write Tor our
entertaining books and copy q
Farming I'm the SouthEest" free Low
rate excursions on the first and third
Tuesdays Of each month. Ask about
the rates Address
KATY" 305 Wainwright bldg.
St Louis. No.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-31
Had All-Gone Feelings,
Impure Blood, and Was Daily
Losing Flesh.
Paine's Celery
Compound
The Spring Fortifier and Cleanser
Prolongs Life.

paine's Celery Compound is today the
most reliable and most successful
srriue medicine i'm the world The pres
eut enormous demand is the best proof
of frs popularity. Tt has almost entire
lv displaced the common remedies in
fIi and liquid forms once so common,
and iu manv respects so dangerous 10
hca th-
PaIue's Celery Compound has been
marvelousiy successful for the simple
reason that in every instance it accom-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-31
WABASH IMPROVEMENTS.
100000 viii Be Spent in In
proving Terminal Facilities

Chicago. March s1.-Ofcials Of the
Wabash railroad have decided that at
least Sl0000OO0 must be expended in
at Chicago. St Louis. Kansas City and
o.her cities. With view of obtaining
a bond issue for this purpose a meeting
of the stockholders and debenture bond
holders has been called for Toledo May
The bonds are to run fifty years and
bear per cent interest For more than
a year the Wabash has been suffering
from lack Of freight terminal facilities
i'm many large cities. More traffic has
been offered the company than it had
capacity to handle 1t is now proposed
to give all the large freight terminals
q thorough overhaulfng. to enlarge them
where necessary. provide modern APP
planes and put them i'm shape toreceiye
and take care of all traffic that can be
handled over the Wabash lines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-31
WIRES DISABLED.
Santa Fe Having Trouble Near
Bliss

Arkansas City Kan. March 81-The
Oklahoma division Of the Santa TIE is
having more wire trouble The wires
We're tied together with a fine steel wire
and in that way rendered useless. This
occurred between White Eagle and
Bliss and was done about / o'clock
Monday The line was not ready for
use again until about noon. This was
the fourth time this same kind of trou-
bic has occurred in the same locality
within the past month The company
viii cause an Investigation to be made.
special train carrying train dis
patcher was sent to Bliss to handle the
from that place
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-31
Wichita . Reaerve City.

Washington. March 31.-The comptroller
of the currency today designated Wichita.
KAN as a reserve city under act passed
at the last session Of congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-31

That gives an idea Of the immensely ct
the plants In one DAYS business The firm
has handled .4s3 cattle. 15.2l+ sheep and
80 S2l hogs Much attention IS paid to
poultry and the largest number Of fowls
slaughtered in one day was 81 80 in 1-siz
Manufactured products also receive mach
attention at the various packing houses
During 1902 the company manufactured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-04
o. G. SIMPSON WINNER OF
THE r M. C. a. LOVING CUP

The silver loving cup, the prize Of
fered in the Y. NJ. C. \. membership
contest. which closed last evening,
was won by L. &. Simpson. Mr.. Simp-
son secured II new members, or rat
ing Of 60 points. Fred Titterington
was second with six new members. or
30 points. During the contest a total
Of 20 new members were added. The
membership banquet takes place at
the association building next Thurs
day evening.
The banquet will be furnished and
served by the Association Helpers.
At the banquet the handsome trophy
to be awarded to the winner of the
contest will be presented. w. b. Nc
Intyre will be POSTMASTER, and re-
sponses to toasts will be made by
superintendent H. b. Hayden, f. b..
McKown and \. NJ. Bruner. There will
be music. The affair will be given in
the auditorium. There will be five
tables with % entitled to seats at the
table of honor.
The mems committee meets at the
association parlors Tuesday evening
to plan for another contest, the terms
of which will be announced at the
banquet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-04
Death of Waiter Ware.
TO LET MILAN BRIDGE
CONTRACT NEXT MONDAY

Another meeting Of the council
committee to consider proposals for
the construction of the south Rock
river bridge was held last night 1t
was decided to report the bids back
to the council at its meeting next
Monday night, when it is likely
the contract will be awarded. The
lowest bid is about $4,000.
Il want to see the bridge replaced
at once" said Mayor McConochie.
The committee is ready with its re-
port and the council should let the
contract at its next meeting. This
will be done. | believe, and at the
same time resolution introduced or
dering invitations for bids for the re-
construction of the north bridge at
Sears. Both jobs can be done this
winter. The two short spans, the
one at Sears and the other just north
of the canal bridge, are to be remov-
ed and the space filled. If we are able
to keep up the good work at the pace
proposed, it will be only a matter of
a year or so when the Milan bridges
will be ready for electric cars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-04
VISITING LOCAL FACTORIES
Iowa Implement Dealers Convention
Comes to End.


Delegates to the Iowa Implement
Dealers associa tionz convention, the
business sessions of which came to
an end this morning. visited the fac
tories of Rock Island this afternoon.
This evening there is to be vaude-
vile show at Turner Grand opera
house, Davenport. The delegates re-
turn to their homes tomorrow. The
election of officers occurred this
morning. +. u. Armknecht. of DON
aldson, was chosen president; \. j..
Sewers, of Bedford. vice president,
and j. F. Grace, of Glidden, member
of the board of directors. The secre-
tary is to be appointed by the board
of directors.
Moline's hospitality was never more
warmly extended to visitors than in
the welcome of the manufacturers to
the visiting dealers and travelling men
attending the implement dealers con-
vention in Davenport. Yesterday af-
ternoon the convention devoted to an
inspection of the Moline factories and
the greeting extended by the factory
men was in keeping with the warm
friendship held by the dealers for Mo-
line goods. In every plant visited
something to make the visit memoir
able had been planned for the pleas
ure of the visitors. and in every sam
pie room the goods of the particular
factory were displayed to their best
advantage. Souvenirs more than or
binary trinkets were distributed. At
the Moline Plow cOmpany's warehouse
a greeting that took he form of a re-
ception was extended. In fact, open
house was kept, and in the large sam
pie room on the first floor one of
those pleasant surprises betokening
the progressing spirit of the company
was well carried out. Here levee for
all the visitors was held, and the ia
vors were carnations fastened to
lapels with Flying Dutchman pins. A
magnificent punch bowl was at the
will of the guests. and corps of eight
men from Kinsley's service in Chi
cago served salads, sandwiches, cof-
fee and relishes to accommodate the
happy and cordial spirit of holiday.
Cigars stood about on tables distrib-
uted about the room and an orchestra
screened by palms heightened the eff
feet.
Last evening the dealers were guests
at a concert given by Strasser's band
at Turner hall, Davenport. The affair
was purely informal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-04

The Thirty club last evening gave
the second in its series of winter
dancing parties at the Industrial hall.
The music was by Ogden's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-04
FIVE DAYS IN ARMY
Enough for John Mahnkan. of
Rock Island, Who is Now
Deserter.
POLICE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED
Robert Raschu Settles Account and
is Discharged-Other
Matters.

Five days of army life were enough
for John II. Mahnkan, of Rock Isl
and. Now he is deserter and de
scriptions of him have been sent
throughout the country by the Off
GERS Of his regiment, the 18th infan-
try, stationed at Benecia barracks,
California, asking his arrest.
Mahnkan enlisted at Davenport
Nov. Is last for three years. He dis
appeared Nov. Is. presumably while
enroute to join his regiment. He was
to be assigned to Company ID. His
age is given as 2S years. His wife re-
sides i'm New Jersey. Mahnkan gave
Rock Island as his home Notifica-
ticn of his desertion and an order for
his arrest have been received by the
local police.
Raschu Goes Free.
The case against Robert Raschu,
Drought from Chicago by Detective
Itfehard Carnes on warrant charg-
irg him with disposing of mortgaged
property. was dismissed today upon
his settlement of his account with the
firm of Clemann d Salzmann, from
whom he bought household goods ON
time, and sold them before he had
them paid for.
MOtOrman in Trouble.
Constable j. NJ. Costello arrived in
the city Yesterday afternoon with a
warrant for Harry Weaver. motor
man i'm the employ of the Tri-City
Railway company. The warrant was
Lorraine. Henry county. who claims
4 f.+ l.. Il
Weaver and the girl are first cous-
ins. Weaver was arrested by Officer
Charles Moody and in the evening
was taken back to Lorraine by Con-
stable Costello.
Youthful Hobo.
Lionel Kendig, Is years of age, who
left his home in Winterset. Iowa,
Monday, for Chicago, via the side
door sleeper route, spent last night
at the Rock Island police station. He
rode freight trains as far as Grinnell,
where yesterday he boarded the blind
baggage. When he alighted from n
passenger train that pulled into the
Fifth avenue depot last night he was
taken i'm hand by Officer John Bowes.
Lionel was released this morning on
Il promise to return home and he
good.
other Police Notes.
Susie King and Jennie Hart were
fined S. each and Lillian Hayes so.
All were charged with disorderly
conduct.
James NJ. Davidson was sent down
to the county Jail for 30 days for va
grancy.
John Ferguson, arrested last night
on charge of bastardy preferred by
Miss Mary Heapes, of Davenport, was
liberated today, the young woman
withdrawing the complaint. The
young folks agreed to settle their
difficulty without the aid of the law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-04
ANOTHER AUCTION SALE
To Start Tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 3, of the
DavenpOrt JeweIry Co.'S. Big Stock at
400 West Second Street, Davenport.

People of Rock Island and vicinity
will be interested to learn that Harry
Z. Myers, the auctioneer from Chi
cago, who so successfully conducted
the Folsom sale in this city, is to sell
at public auction, beginning tomor-
row, the entire stock of the Daven-
Rort Jewelry company, 400 West Sec
ond street, Davenport. This stock
consists of diamonds, watches, silver
ware. rings, bric-a-brac and jewelry
of every description, and it will be
sold at prices that will close it out in
a short time. This sale will continue
until the entire stock is closed out,
as the Davenport Jewelry company
will positively retire from business.
Everything in the store will be sold
regardless of value. You cannot af-
ford to miss this sale, for it is an eX-
cellent opportunity to get elegant
Christmas presents at your own fig
ure. 1t is announced that presents
viii be given to the ladies' attending
the sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-04
Personal POINTS.

Mrs. w. S. Marquis is visiting her
mother at Minonk, Ill.
Mrs. T.. f. LaVelle and Mrs. George
Smith have returned from visit to
Chicago.
Mrs. b. F. Hall is visiting her daugh-
ter. Miss Grace Hall, in Chicago,
where the latter is studying music
Mrs. j. n. Huntoon and son Frank
departed yesterday for Phoenix, Ariz.,
where they will spend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. {. Thomson, who
have been visiting at Topeka, Hans,
with their daughter. Mrs. Clara John
son, have returned home.
DR.. and Mrs. A. Il. McCandless, of
Holton. Kans.. are here for visit of
several weeks with their son, DR.. y.
II. McCandless, and family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-04
MCABE'S
Specials For Saturday.

Ladies' white lawn 35c aprons. 17c
Fancy eiderdown bolero jackets, 25c
Cake CASTLE soap and wash rag. Sc
Mems Use fancy kid slippers. soc.
Tempest and Sunshine" by NJ. j
15c.
Ladies' SIC buckle arctics, 69c.
Hemstitched pillow cases. 12c.
Fig blossom candy, h., 12Hc.
Zoe tennis flannels. &c.
12-inch trumpets, sc.
&c silver gray prints, 415c
All wool Bavege veilings, yd., sc.
81 mercerized umbrellas, 69c.
Women's 25c ribbed wool hose. 15c.
$1.50 music stands. Csc.
Music i'm the evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-04
Stockholders. Meeting

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Central Trust & Saw
ings bank, of Rock Island, ILL.,, will be
held at their banking house Monday,
Dec. z, 1903, at $3.50 o'clock p. m, for
the election of directors and the
transaction of such other business as
may properly come before them.
II. B. SUMMON. Cashier.
You know what constipation is and
what it results in. Avoid those bad
results by curing yourself with Liver
Lax. 1t never fails. Moves the bow
els gently and without gripping. Cures
torpid liver. % cents. Never fails.
7. H. THOMAS, Leading Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-04
HERE MANY YEARS
John L. Noah, Who Dies in Coe
Township, a County
Pioneer.
SERVED THROUGH CIVIL WAR
With Sherman ON March to the
Sea-Peterson
Funeral.

John l.. Noah, whose death occur
ship, was born in Washington county
Pa, Aug. 1, 1914. He was one of the
pioneer residents of Rock Island cOun-
ty. At II he enlisted in the war for
the union, joining Company ID, 18th
Illinois volunteers, for three months
service. After the expiration of his
term of service he reenIisted in Com
pany /, Sth Kansas volunteer infan-
fry, for three years. Serving out his
time of enlistment he again rejoined
for three years more as a veteran in
the United States army and remained
in the service until the close of the
war. He was first engaged in the
Buell. campaign, then under Gen.
Rosecrans, afterward Gen. Grant, and
finally under the command of Gen.
Sherman in his famous march from
Atlanta to the sea- He was also I'M
der Gen. Thomas through the entire
Hood raid, and then went to Texas,
where. at San Antonio, he was mus
tered out of service. receiving his final
discharge at LeavenwOrth, Kans. AZ
ter the war was over Mr.. Noah came
home and engaged in farming in Yuma
township. where he remained until a
few years ago. when he moved TO Coe
township. east of Port Byron. While
home on fuTlOugh from the war he
was married to Miss Almeda Sturte-
want March 80. 1864. She survives
with seven children: Dan and Ed
Noah, Mrs. George Beale, Mrs. Clyde
De Mundrum. and three younger chill
dren at home. Mr.. Noah for years
followed the vocation of auctioneer
and was widely known. He was a
member Of the Grand Army. The flu
neral occurred Wednesday.
Peterson ObsequIes.
Rev. j. \. Nyvall Wednesday after
noon conducted funeral services over
the remains of August c. Peterson at
the Swedish Lutheran church. An adj
dress i'm English was made by Stu
dent II. A. Conrad. Hymns were sung
by the choir of the church Inter-
ment was i'm Chippiannock, NeIs
Swanson, Albert Johnson. Louis Wes-
sci. Andrew Ericsson. John A. Ander-
son and Adolph Peterson serving as
pallbearers.
Death of Waiter Ware.
waiter ware, Formerly proprietor
of a restaurant on Fifth avenue OPP
posite the Rock Island passenger sta
ton, died at l o'clock this afternoon
at St. Anthony's hospital. He was
removed there a week ago in
dying condition. having been uncon-
scious for Is days. He was suffering
from stomach affection. He was 80
years of age and is survived by his
wife and mother, the latter residing
at Barry, H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-04
IN THE SOCIAL REALM

a rally of all the Epworth Leagues
of the three cities and Milan will be
held at the First NJ. f. church in this
city this evening at o'clock. Re
freshments will be served and a pro
gram rendered.
The ball given by Black Hawk tent
of the Knights of the Maccabees last
evening at the Armory was largely
attended, the merry company enjoy
ing the dance until past the midnight
hour. The music was by Bleuer's or
cEestra.
The Thirty club last evening gave
the second in its series of winter
dancing parties at the Industrial hall.
The music was by Ogden's.
There was a large company of Ia
dies from the city in attendance at
the reception yesterday afternoon at
the Union Mission. ON Aiken street,
South Rock Island. The affair was
in charge of the ladies of Broadway
Presbyterian church.
Robert ClOudas was surprised last
evening at his home by a party of
young friends. The time was spent
with games and music. The host was
presented pair of nickel-plated
skates a remembrance of the occa-
sion.
a company Cf members of the Royal
Neighbors surprised Mrs. Dennis
Coleman at her home yesterday af-
ternoon. Cards was the chief diver
sion. Refreshments were served.
The hostess was presented a hand
some combination book case.
Mrs. c. NJ. Cannon. of Thirty-eighth
street and Fourteenth avenue, yester-
day afternoon pleasantly entertained
a party of her lady friends. Refresh
ments were served.
Miss Emma wilkins was surprised
by party of friends in honor of her
18th birthday at the home of her
mother. Mrs. ANNA Kirdorf, Tenth
street and Third avenue. last evening.
There was dancing, games and music,
and supper was served.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-07-28

Territorial auditor of the Territory of Arizona, are hereby amended in the man ner following. viz.:
 That that certain section of said Articles of Incorporation which is in words and figures as follows, to-wit.
 The amount of the capital stock of this corporation shall be two million dol lars. divided into two hunured thousand shares of the par value of ten dollars each, and such shares or stock shall be forever non-assessable." shall be and is amended so as to read as follows, to-wit The amount of capital stock of this cor poration shali be three million dollars. divided into three hundred thousand shares of the par value of ten dollars each. and at such time as the Board of Directors of this corporation may elect said capital stock shall be paid into this corporation. either in cash or by sale and transfer to it of real or personal property. or the rendering to 1t of any kind of ser vices. and the capital stock so issued shah thereupon and thereby become and be fully paid and n-assessable.
 CARL CLAUSEN. As President of the International Copper Mining Company.
 Attest: WILLIAM A. ECKERLY, Secre- tary of the International Copper Mining Company.
 (Corpol ation Seal)