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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-03
SENATOR NELSON GETS
DINNER AND PRESENTS
Norwegians at the National Capital
Honor the Minnesotan.
From Globe Washington Bureau.

From Globe Washington Bureau.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. 2.-Sen-
ator Nelson was the guest Of honor to-
night at a dinner given by the Norwe-
gians of this city and by federal office.
holders from the Northwest. The
chief promoter was John Dollar, and all
the Minnesota members of congress
were taxed $40 apiece and others SIS.
The dinner was the occasion for pre-.
sentlng Nelson a silver service and All
arm chair as testimonials to the high
esteem in which he was held by those
present.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-03
SPINACH BY POUND.
Shove Would Leeisiate Against Short
Bushels and Peeks.

Housewives orders to the green gro
GERS may. be amended to read three
pounds eight ounces, potatoes six
ounces spinach, one and one half
pounds fat carrots, not too pale, and
seven ounces, prime onions. warranted
to bring tears if the Shove bill is
enacted.
Representative Shove, -Hennepin, yes
terday introduced a bill prohibiting the
good old quart, peck and bushel meth
cd of measuring vegetables, included
in the catalogue appended. It's TO be
potatoes by the pound in St. Paul
Minneapolis and Duluth if Mr.. Shove
has his way.
The bill provides that in cities of
$4,000 or more inhabitants it shall be
unlawful to barter, buy or sell green
apples, spinach. beats, carrots, pars-
nips, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes.
white turnips, ruttabegas. onions and
tomatoes except by avoirdupois.
4 Violations of the provisions of the
bill are defined as nisdeineanors. bit
Continued on Eighth Page.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-03
CONGRESS ASKED TO REPEAL
CERTAIN LAND LAWS
Executive Committee of Business
League Resolves in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2. - The executive
committee of the Business league, at
it's meeting today, adopted strong res
olutions urging the early repeal of the
desert land act, the communication
clause of the homestead act and the
timber and stone act. Through GER
tain provision of the laws mentioned
SPECTATORS, the league claims, have
gained control of large areas of lands
which are expected to be reclaimed by
irrigation The league hopes to aid
in correcting this abuse. A resolution
has been introduced in congress with
the object of authorizing the recovery
of all lands which have been secured
Illegally.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-03
RevoIutionists Not Asleep.

CARACAS, Feb. "a revolutionary
circular was distributed here today,
dated Curacao, Dec. 81. 1t runs:
Gen. Matos' committee has received
notification from Europe that the
Venezuelan blockade will not be rails
ed, if it ever is raised, for several weeks
longer. The revolutionists should join
the army before Feb. to march on
Caracas"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-03
SCHAEFFER AND HIS
CHECKS ARE MISSING
Police Asked to Help Find Young
Philadelphia Attorney.
Special to The Globe.

SPECIAL TO The Globe.
CHICAGO, Feb. 2.-Chief of Police
O'Neill has been asked by w. l.. Wright,
of New York, to locate George s.
Schaeffer, a prominent young attorney
of Philadelphia, who left New York
for that city a few weeks ago. Schaef-
fer sold out his interests in New York
and converted the proceeds into checks.
None of these has ever been cashed
nor has Schaeffer been heard from
since he left New York. He is son
of the late President Schaeffer, of the
University of Iowa, and a graduate of
Cornell.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-03

ments and obligations" Mr.. Bowen
has cabled me to be prudent and pa
tient ] shall be both and we will eX-
haust all peaceful means with the un-
derstanding that when that has been
done we will not give in, but will
fight"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-03
q. A. z. AspIrant.

EAST ORANGE. N T., Feb. "A
movement has been started in the New
England states for the election of Maj.
Austin S. Cushm;.n of East Orange, as
commander -in-chief of the Grand Army
of the Republic at the annual enean1p-
ment i'll San Franciscoa4leAt October.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-03
Castro Fears a World War.

CARACAS, Feb. 2.-President Cas-
trQ says:
Il cannot grasp the news from
Washington. l fear that the Venezue-
Ian conflict will be made the pretext
for a world war. 1 have answered,
however, the demand for preferential
treatment, as follows: The Venezue-
Ian government desires equal treat
ment for every creditor nation, at the
same time keeping in mind and re-
s)aecting its previous diplomatic agree
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-03
SAY LEASES ARE FIXED
MATCHAN is CONFIRMED

Representative Hugo Intro
duces House Bill to Pre-
vent Practice of Favorit-
ism in Award of State
Mineral Land Leases :
Claims Ruling of Attorney
General Has Been Over
looked.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-03

Examination of Complaining
Witness Satisfies Senate
Committee Of Minneapolis
Mans Fitness for Fat Job
-stauff Charges Unfair
Methods and Demands an
Open Hearing Before the
Senate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-03
PROPOSITION OF ALLIES
is REJECTED BY BOWEN

He Says Recognition Of Prin-
ciple 1t Embodies Would
Be Offensive to Modern
Civilization : Proposition
Was That the Allies Have
90 Of the 30 Per Cent of
Venezuelan Customs Re
eeipts, Remaining 10 Per
Cent Going to Other Claim
ants.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-02-03

Continued on Eighsh Page.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
FOR RENT-ROOms.

FOR RFNT-FurniShed room with modern
conveniences at ISL Twelfth S rect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
Save the children.

Ninety-nine out of every 100 dis
eases that children have are due to
disorders of the stomach, and these
disorders are all caused by indiges-
ton. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is just
as good for children as it is for adults.
Children thrive on it. 1t keeps their
little stomachs sweet and encourages
their growth and development. Mrs.
Henry Carter, 7O5 Central street,
Nashville, Tenn, says: "My little boy
is nov years old and has been suf-
fering from indigestion ever since he
was born. / have had the best doc
tors in Nashville, but failed to do him
any good. After using one bottle of
Kodol he is well baby. l recommend
it to all sufferers" Kodol digests
what you eat and makes the stomach
sweet.
Sold by Harper House pharmacy;
A. J. Reiss drug store, corner Seventh
avenue and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
Notice of Publication In Chanoery.

State of Illinois. &C
Rock Island County. So
In the circuit court of Rock Island county,
September term, a. D., 1903.
Henry b. Carpenter, CODServatOr OF William
FIemmng. VS.. James + GINNING and Will
lam Wilmerton. IN chancery. Bill for
partition.
Amdavit that the place of residence and
the postoffice address OF James Flemming
one of the defendants above named, is IN
known and upon due inquiry cannot be
found having been filed in the once of the
clerk of said circuit court of Rock Island
PENDANT James Flemming that the COM
plainant filed his bill of complaint in said
court on the ChanCery side thereof. on the
18th day of August A. D. 1903 and that
summons thereupon issued out of said court
against said defendants returnable on the
third Monday OF September A. d. 1873 as Is
by law required, and that said bill is still
pending in said court and undetermined.
Now, therefore, unless you. the said James
Flemming. shall personally be and appear
before said circuit court of Rock Island
county. on the first day of the next term
thereof, toFbe holden at the court house in
the CITY of Rock Island. in said county on
the third Monday of Septem Der A U. 1908,
and plead. answer or demur to the said
Complainant'S bill of complaint the same.
and the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken as confessed, and a
decree entered against you according to the
prayer OF said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk.
MARTHUR Il COOKE, Complainant Sol
iCitOrS.
August Is, 1908
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
LImpers, Attention.

The author of the biggest work on
political economy published used to
walk along the streets Of Boston with
one foot in the gutter because he
thought he was lame. The old scholar
was very absent minded and little
eccentric. Lots of folks are lame
but they don't know it. They're in
limping health most of the time
can't do the things they want the way
they want. So they lean on coffee.
Moeon Cereal Coffee gives natural
strength. 1t is perfect substitute
for coffee - equal to the best in de-
liciousness Of flavor and aroma. 1t
makes the blood red, the whites of the
eyes clear. \ lively brain and strong
nerves back of these symptoms.
Even seasoned coffee FOUNDERS take to
Mocon, the Food Drink, like ducks to
clear stream.-Man's Best Drink.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
NEWS IN OUTLINE

Mrs. Darlington Tooth called on
President Roosevelt Saturday night
Two hundred and sixty OF the 1000
employees OF the American Smelling
and Refining company at urango. Colo,
have struck for an elgh-hour day.
Frau Laura Hilgermann, one of the
singers at the Imperial opera in
Vienna. is devoting her leisure hours
to the study of medicine.
Yellow fever in prevalent at Mon
terey and other points in. Mexico.
1t is officially announced that the
arbitration court for the Venezuelan
claims will assemble Sept.s1.
The negotiations regarding the Vat
leans participation in the st. Louis eX-
position. interrupted by the illness and
death of Pope Leo XIII. have been re-
sumed.
The semi-annual convention of the
National AIilliners' association will
open at Chicago tomorrow.
A movement has been started in
France to increase the pay of depu-
ties.
Chicago is the most completely
"unionIzed' city In the world. organ
lied labor claiming 243.O00s members
there.
General Robert Shaw Oliver has
been sworn in as assistant secretary
of war. and Is now head of the de
partment. as Root is IN Europe.
OberIin NJ. Carter, eX-captain n the
army engineers. will be released from
the federal prison here on Nov. %.
\ proposition has been submitted to
the chamber of deputies at Lima TO
bar members of religious orders ex-
PEELED from France from entering
| Peru.
The New Mexico worlds fair hoard
has decided to exhibit a turquoise mine
in actual operation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

City Council room, Rock Island,
Aug. 29.-The council met in special
session at p. m, Mayor McConochie
presiding, and all the aldermen pres
ent except Birkel.
The clerk read the call for the
special meeting, which was for the
purpose Of inspecting the Fifteenth
street paving and transacting such
other business as might properly come
before the meeting.
The clerk read Il petition from
Channon, Perry d Co., for sewer and
water connections, for j. o. Freed.
+. T. Beck, w. 7. Boggess, all on Sew
enteenth street, between Ninth and
Tenth. aKenues; also for Carl Rochow
on Fourth avenue and Twelfth street.
Aid. Benson moved that the pctitioE
be referred to the sewer committee
with power to act. Carried.
Aid. Blochlinger moved that the
council take recess to inspect the
Fifteenth street paving. Carried.
On reassembling Aid. Anderson
moved that the paving on Fifteenth
street be accepted provided that the
contractors repaired any defects
"AiNlll may appear WITH w hoJ >
and move the catch basin on the north
side of Fifteenth street and Eleventh
avenue, within the sidewalk line. Car
ried unanimously.
ADD Anderson moved that the may
or and city clerk be authorized to
settle with the contractors, and issue
the necessary bonds. Carried unani-
mously.
Aid. Robbins moved that the city
engineer be instructed to proceed with
the necessary steps to open a ditch on
Eleventh avenue at Fifteenth street,
and as far west as is necessary to
provide surface drainage. CARRIED
unanimously.
Aid. Blochlinger moved that the city
engineer be instructed to have n man
hole placed at the west side of Sec
Ond street and Seventh avenue. Car
ried unanimously.
Aid. Blochlinger moved that the pc
tition of Louis Mosenfelder for the
extension of water mains from Four
teenth to Eighteenth avenues, on
Thirtieth street be granted provided
that Mr.. Mosenfelder pay $500 toward
the cost of the Improvement. Carried.
Adjourned on motion of Aid. Ken
NEEDY.
ii. {. SCHAFFER.
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31

WANTED-Fiftv teams. Years work So so
per day. Inquire at Market square scale
house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
Notice of Observation-Disclosures.


Rock Island County. IS
In the Circuit Court of Rock Island County.
Septe m Der term, A. ID. 1903,
William Flemming bv Henry b Carpenter
ms ConServator VS.. James Fleming
In Chancery. Bill tor dissolution of part
nership and for an accounting.
Affldavit that the place of residence and
the poStoffice address of James F1emming, the
defendant above named is unknown and
upon due inquiry cannot be found having
been filed in the office of the clerk of said
circuit court of Rock Island county. notice
IS hereby given to the said defendant Jane S
Flemming that the complainant filed his
bill OF complaint in said court. on the chan
Gerry side thereof, on the eighteenth day of
August. y. D., 1903. and that summons
thereupOn issued out of said court, against
said defendant. returnable on the third
Monday of September, a. D., 1903 as is by
law required, and that said bill is still pend
ing in said court and undetermined
Now, therefore, unless you, the said James
Flemmipg, shall personally be and appear
before the said circuit court of Rock Island
county on the first day of the next term
thereof, to be holden at the court house in
the city of Rock Island. in SAID county. on
the third Monday of September a. D. 1903,
and plead, answer or demur to the said
Complainants bill of complaint, the same
and the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken as confessed. and
a decree entered against you according to
prayer of said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk
M'ARTHUR & COOKE, Comrainant's Sol
icitors.
August Is, A. D. l9OS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Barbara Schmitt, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator c. y. A of the estate of Barba-
IA Sch ruitt. 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 Octo-
Der term. the first Monday in October
next. II which time all persons having Claims
against said estate are notified and request
ed to attend, 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 3ist day of July, A. d. 1908.
HENRY FLCEGEL1. Administrator, c. 7. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
End of Bitter Fight.

"Two physicians had a long and
stubborn fight with an abscess on my
right lung" writes j. F. Hughes, of
DUPONT, Ga, land gave me up. Ev-
erybody thought my time had come.
As last resort l tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery for CONSUMPTION. The
benefit / received was striking and
was on my feet in few days. Now
I've entirely regaiued my health" 1t
cOnquers all coughs, colds and throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed by
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store. Price
so cents and 81. Trial bottles free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
Notice of Final Sc Element.

Estate of John ) hui Z, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the u n
dersigned Carl Witt, has this day filed
his final report and settlement as such
in the county court of Rock Island
county. and that an order has been en-
tered by said court approving the said
report. unless objections thereto or cause to
the contrary be shown on or before the 9TH
dav of September. \. D. 1893, and upon the
final approval of said report the said Carl
Witt Will ask Tor an order of distribution
and will also ask to be discharged. All per
sons interested are notified to attend.
Rock Island Ill. Aug. 10, A. ID. 1908.
CARL WITT, Administrator.
Searle & Marshall. attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing between
Charles Bloom and Charles q. Stafford
under the firm name of Regain Manu-
featuring company wholesale jewel
ers). has this day been dissolved. Said
Bloom retires from the firm. said SAT-
ford will continue the business under
the name of Regain Manufacturing
company.
Rock Island, Ill, Aug. 2s. 1903.
CHARLES BLOOM.
CHARLES G. STAFFORD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
c.R. 40. Exnnrstnns.

Sept. >, B, 4, and 6, $3OO5, Dead
wood, Lead, S. d., and return.
Sept. II, IS and IA, $3.50, Salt Lake
City, Ogden, and return.
Sept. /, s, Is and Oct. 6, one fare
and third for the round trip to Lou
isville. Ky, also to number of points
in Indiana and Ohio.
Oct. s to II, $685., San Francisco
Los Angeles. and return.
June 1 to Sept. 50, $26.75, Denver
Colorado Springs, and return; $12, St
Paul. Minneapolis, and return.
For further information, please cal
at C., Il. & q. depot, corner Twentieth
street and Second avenue, or phone
1850.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
Cholera In fantum.

This disease has lost its terrors
since Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy came into general
use. The uniform success which at
tends the use of this remedy in all
eases of bowel complaints in children
has made it a favorite wherever its
value has become known. For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
Warning. Warning

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Folcy's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. Dishonest
dealers for a little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepara-
tons in place of these valuable medi-
cines that have stood the test of years
and thus ieopardize the lives of their
victims. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31

FOR SALE-Lots in j. G. Scheuermann' s
addition, Twenty and Twenty third
streets between Tenth and Eleventh
avenues This is the best residence part
of the city. Lots are terraced and have
sewer and water connections. These lots
can be bought cheap on easy terms can
or address j. q. Scheuermann, Ninth and
Dearborn streets, South Rock Island oppo-
site race track.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
LEGAL
Administrators Notice.
8 MI, srvaha, da~a.earF

The undersigned having been appointed
administrator OF the estate of Ella
Graham. late of the county OF Rock Island,
state of Illinois deceased, hereby gives no
lice 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 October term, on the first Monday In
OctC Der 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 adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this gath day of July, A ID. 1908.
JOHN w. GRAHAM. Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
LEGALS.
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate Of Elizabeth Quist deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the IN
deTSigned. Alexander QUist, has this day
died his hual report ana settlement as
sucn in the county court of Rock Island
county, and that an order has been en-
tered by said court approving the said
report. unless objections thereto or cause
TO the contrary be shown on or before
the 18th day CT Septem bers.A. D.. 1903,
and upon fnaI approval of said report
the said Alexander Quist will ask for an
order of distribution and Will also ask to be
discharged AL persons interested are notl'
fed to attend.
Rock Island. Aug. 6, 1903.
ALEXANDER QUTST. Administrator.
Searle s. Marshall. Attorneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
For Over SIxty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. II
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. rs
cents bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
HEATING AND PLUMBTNa.

CHANNON, PERRY & COMPANY-Heating
and plumbing along scientific and SAM
tary lines Careful and skilled workmen.
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone 1liS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
REAL ESTATE.

E. ]. 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 IL, Mitch
ell & Lynde block Telephone 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
EDUCATIONAL.

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-Business depart
ment. A thorough business training given
for entry into commercial lite. Terms
reasonable Apply at Augustana college.
VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school for
girls conducted by the Sisters of the Visi-
tation. Rudimentary and higher branches
and all polite accomplishments taught.
Rock ISlaud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
FUEL

EMPIRE COAL & COKE COAdPANY-Whole
sale and retail dealers in bituminous and
anthracite coal. Prompt delivery service
1870.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
BusINEss oPPORTUNITIEs.

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FOR SALE-A medium sized grocery stock
did farm trade and good will goes with
the business Can rent store for term of
years. Reason for selling and terms eau
be secured at rooms and Masonic Tenn
nile r j
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31

FOR SALE-A nice Groom house, with water
and sewer, on Third avenue between
Eighth and Ninth stress. Inquire at 1905
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31

MISUNDERSTANDING lady to travel in Qli-
nois advertising and collecting; Gi5 week
~ and all expenses. Address Manager
Porter. $50 Dearborn street. Chicago, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31

FOR SALE-Two remaining east front lots
in the Dart TWentY-Second street addition
For terms inquire of r S. Dart, Jackson
Hurst's once, Masonic temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31

On Sept. 1, and Is and Oct. 6 the
c., Il. l. d z. will have on sale round
trip tickets to number of points in
Indiana and Ohio, also to Louisville,
KY, at rate of one fare and one
third for round trip, good for return
within so days. For full information,
call at depot, or city office, 1929 Sec
ond avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31
FOR sALE-FARM PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-leO- acre farm, So miles from
Milan. Has Groom house, two barns, wind
mill, plenty OF wells ana springs, 40 acres
in pasture, 100 in plow and meadow land
Anxious to sell. Price SIS per acre. See
Il. *. Walker, under Rock Island National
hank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31

Queen & Crescent service, Cincin
natl to Atlanta and Jacksonville, tn,
best in the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-31

m. c., Queen & Crescent route and
Southern railway.