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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
CAMILLE VAN HoECKE IS UP
FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT

Camille Van Hoecke, of Moline, was
taken before Judge Gest in the circuit
court this afternoon to show cause
why he should not be punished for
contempt in discbeying an injunction
of the court to remain away from the
premises of his wife and not modest
her pending the hearing of her appli-
cation for divorce.
Van Hoecke went to his wife's home
last night. he says. simply to get some
articles of wearing apparel he had
left there. and not meaning any harm
to her.
When refused admttance he grew
angry and proceeded to batter in the
front door. He says he found his
wife entertaining two other men, the
latter escaping. partially clothed.
through the front door as he entered.
Van Hoecke found two strange over
coats in the house and took them TO
police headquarters, only to be placed
under arrest himself and turned over
to two deputies from the sheriff's Of
flee, who locked him up in the county
iail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
MAN is MYSTERY
interviews Mayor McConochie
Concerning the Edwards
Accident.
DECLINES TO TELL HIS NAME
Probably Can EnIighten Police on
Robbery of Coal Valley Resi-
dent in This City.

Mayor William McConochie had a
visit today from mysterious stranger
who was seeking information concern
ing the accident that befell William
Edwards, of Coal Valley, two months
ago.
Edwards, it will be recalled, had APP
parently stumbled while walking
along the Rock Island railroad tracks
near the approach to the Sylvan
slough bridge. lost his balance and
rolled down the embanllment into the
Water.
He would have persisted doubtless
but for the discovery of his plight by
an employee of the railroad company
who was at work in the yards. Ed
wards was pulled out of the water
and conveyed to police headquarters,
where it was learned that one OF his
heels was broken.
The next day Edwards related Il
story that mystified the police. 1t was
in effect that while walking up Fifth
avenue he dropped into a saloon, took
q drink and went his way, but before
he had gone far his reason deserted
him, and when he came to he was in
the water. and minus his money.
May Have Been Attempted Murder.
The theory gained from Edwards
narration was that he was first drug
eed and then robbed. He claimed to
have been separated from something
like $50. 1t might have been case
of attempted murder. but Edwards is
unable to state positively whether he
was pushed or fell into the river.
Neither does he knew how his heel
came to be hurt, as it is not believed
falling against Il rock would have pro-
duced the injury. He remained in the
city several days at the residence of
friend before he was able to go to
his home i'm Coal Valley.
But to the mysterious stranger. He
wanted to know Of the mayor if Ed
wards had made any move towards
clearing the cloud that obscured the
facts in his experience on that day in
Rock island. The mayor. who i
somewhat of Sherlock himself spar
red few moments with his visitor in
an effort to ascertain his real mission.
but found he was up against a sphinx.
He also declined to tell his name or
address. He got no information from
the mayor. for the reason that the
latter had none to give. and when he
realized he had aroused the eNecu-
tivc's curiosity. he withdrew.
That the stranger knows something
concerning the Edwards case that has
been kept in the dark is probable. 1t
may result in further Investigation
on the part of the police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
Personal POINTS.

Miss Genevieve Downing left this
morning for Geneseo.
Harry G. d. Nutting is visiting at
Iowa City and Iowa Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Schneider have
returned after visit at Joliet.
CLYDE and Miss Mabel Porter re-
turned to Chicago this morning.
Miss Zadie Heitahrends has return
ed to Chicago after spending Christ
mas in the city.
George Porter returned to Spring
field this morning after spending
Christmas in the city.
Miss Jessie Harrington is here from
Chicago on a visit to her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. f. r. Harrington.
Miss Marie Brccllway has returned
to her home in Galesburg after a visit
with MIR. and Mrs. d. c. Murphy.
Clyde Matthews, of Urbana. grad
uate of the University of Illinois, is
visiting with Charles W. Halves, Jr.
Miss Lenore Martin, who has been
visiting at the home of H. \. Nutting,
returned to her home in Iowa Falls
yesterday.
c. y. Pickens, clerk at the Hotel
Harms, has returned to the city after
spending the holidays with his sister
in Strcator.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Thomas Young, of Chi
cago. have returned home after spend
ing Christmas with. the parents of
Mrs. Young, MIR. and Mrs. J. y. Teslla.
George Sudlow left last night for a
visit i'm New York before returning to
his ranch in Montana. He has been
spending Christmas with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. i. Sudlou.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
FOLLOWED BY HIS TRACKS
Exciting Chase After Supposed Murderer
of Man Near Cameron,

Tracks in the snow led to the UNI
doing of the man arrested for the
killing of the party found in the
woods near Cameron. as set forth in
The Argus press dispatches yeSter-
day. The body was first discovered
by a Young man named Sons, who was
on his way to feed stock i'm an out
lying pasture. He came upon two
fires in a lonely hollow with the body
lying between them. As soon as he
found that there was no life in the
PROSTATE form he became terror
stricken and went 10 get help. 1t was
over an hour before anyone else could
be secured. and the body. which at
first had only begun to burn, was
scorched into an unrecoguizable mass,
all the clothing save that under il be
ing gone.
Tracks in the snow showed that
there had been but one other man in
the vicinity. and the direction he took
was ascertaincd. and he was followed
toward Galesburg. Here il was learn
ed that he had tried To purchase a
ticket ON the Santa Fc at East Gales
burg, and learning that the train did
not stop there, he went to GalCsbUSp
and bought Il ticket for Strcator. BY
the time this discovery had been made
the train was almost due in Streator
and it required fast work on the part
of the officers TO notify the Streator
authorities in time to capture him as
he left the train.
He said his name was Peter Kiow-
ski and that he was on his way home
from North Dakota to La Sale. Two
gold watches and so in money were
found on his person. From the fact
that the clothing of the murdered
man showed evidence Of having been
rified, it is thought possible that the
murder was committed for money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
Taken Under Advisement.
ANNUAL PARTY
IS A CHARMING AFFAIR

The sixth annual Christmas dancing
party of the Cinnamon club took place
last evening at Industrial hall. \ pro-
gram of - numbers was played by
Ogdcn's orchestra. The decorations
were American flags and winter
greenery. The center piece was a
huge Christmas tree Illuminated by
electricity. Festoons of evergreen
reaching from the corners and sides
Of the hall to the center enhanced the
beauty of the scene. The balcony and
three bay windows were banked with
holly and mistlctoe. Among the guests
there were many who are home from
college for the holiday season. the an
nual party of the club serving as a
sort of reunion Of the young people
who were responsible for its organiza-
ton six years ago while most of them
were students at the local high school.
There were 50 couples present. The
patroneSScs were Mesdames Whistler.
Harms, Worker. Gilmore and Stewart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
One Hundred Dollars a Rnr

is the value II. y. Tisdale, Summerton
S. c., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. He says: Il had the piles for
20 years. / tried many doctors and
medicines, but all failed except De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cured
me-" 1t is a combination of the heal
ing properties of witch hazel with an
tiseptios and emolients; relieves and
permanently cures blind. bleeding,
itching and protruding piles, sores,
cuts bruises, eczema, salt rheum, and
all skin di 5eases. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
Saloon Notice.

When buying your liquors for New
Years do not forget the keystone sa-
loon, 1886 Fifth avenue. 1t has rec
ord of 30 years for giving you the
largest quantity and best quality of
liquor for your money. and l am keep
ing up its reputation. Come and see
me. j. G.. Warner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
ROOMS FOR ST. LOUIS FAIR.
MAY Now ne Engaged of Mrs. Ada Durham
Macfip. 1880 First Avenue

Neatly furnished rooms, with bath,
y blocks from the fair grounds, on
the Olive street car line, restaurant
within three blocks, may now be spok-
Ell for by addressing the above num-
Der.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
Good for Children

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives imme-
date relief in all cases Of cough,
Group and Il grippe, because it does
not pass Immediately into the stom-
ach. but takes effect right at the seat
of the trouble. 1t draws out the in
termination, heals and soothes and
cures permanently b. enabling the
lungs to contribute pure life-giving
and DEMONSTRATING oxygen to the
blood and tissues. DR. Armstrong, of
Della, Texas, prescribes it d-Ily and
says there is no better cough remedy
made. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
To Auction off Stock.

John Spilger. the furniture dealer.
has made arrangements to auction off
his entire stock in order to retire
from business as quickly as possible.
The auction viii begin Thursday,
Dec. 81, under the direction of Auc-
tioneer NJ. f. Lewis and will continue
until everything is sold. Read the an
nouncement on page six.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29
TERM is AT AN END
Judge Gest Brings to a Close the
September Session of the
Circuit Court.
RETRIAL LYMAN CASE DENIED
Verdict of $4,000 for Plaintiff is
Ordered to Stand-Other
Matters.

The September term of the circuit
court was adjourned this afternoon by
Judge W. II. Gest. The January term
will be convened Monday, Jan. 4, and
the following list of cases have been
arranged for trial the first week:
Monday - Henning Brewing com
pany ". Schroeder; Rooster Us. Cars
tens; Reidy Bros. vs.. Kerns.
Tuesday - United Breweries com
pany vs.. Riess; Sjogren vs.. Smith
Bros, ct al; Sjogren V. Van Patten,
let al; Freeberg ". Renee. ct al.
Wednesday, rs. Tri-City Rail
way company; Wangelin vs.. Roche;
Bernham ". II. |. d p. Railway com
pany; Sjogren ". Armour Packing
company.
Thursday ". City of Rock
Island, ct al; Park ". Mccartney;
People. eN rel, Beardsley. VS. City OF
Rock Island, ct al; Littig ". City of
Rock Island.
Friday-krceger W. Rock Island
Plow company; Cooley ". Rock Isl
and Sash q Door works; Cosner vs..
Bickfords.
General-Call stops at 125. Call to
commence at beginning of docket at
next sitting. Cases already set have
preference.
New Trial of Ly man Case Is Refused.
Judge Gest today overrulcd the mo-
ton of the defendant for new trial
of the suit cf Harry Lyman against
the Rock Island Sash and Door works
There have already been two hearings.
ana at the last the jury awarded the
plaintiff verdict for $1,000 damages
for the loss of two fingers on saw
while employed at the defendants
plant. lyman sued for $1,000. The
accident occurred in 1898 when the
plaintiff was II years of age. The
court in his ruling stated he had no
sympathy for corporations or individ-
uals who took into their employ chill
dren and placed them in hazardous
positions. expecting them to be as
watchful as older heads. If they hired
children they should be responsible
for them. The plaintiff was repre-
scented by William McEniry and the
defendant by jackson, Hurst & Stat
ford.
Taken Under Advisement.
Hearing ON the application of L. II.
Guyer for an Injunction TO restrain
Peter Auers from operating saloon
on property purchased from the East
Moline company until he shall have
complied with the conditions of the
lease relating to the liquor privilege
WAS completed before Judge Graves
yesterday afternoon. and he took the
matter under adviscment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

Starts the circulation. expands the
limbs. strengthens the heart. builds
up the entire system; that's what
Rocky Mountain Tea viii do. 30 cents.
L. Ii. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-29

Ncllie-Live on a simple diet; don't
fret and worry. Youg rosy cheeks
and clear. pretty skin will return soon
as you commence taking Rocky Noun
tain Tea. T. IL. Thomas pharmacy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-05

The Senate and House chairmen of
the various standing committees of
the Legislature held a conference with
the Senate and House chairmen of the
committee on appropriations and fl
nancial affairs, after adjournment,
Wednesday. After a long discussion
it was tacitly settled that the latter
committee would have the right to
slice any appropriation recommended
by any committee if in the judgement
of the members the State could not
afford the money asked for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-05

Rockland people ask for the incor-
poration of the Knox County General
Hospital, and also request that the
State contribute $4,000 a year to aid in
it's support. The town of New Sharon
wants $500 to repair a bridge in that
town. The sum of $1,000 is wanted to
repair the State House elevator. The
Penobscot Indians ask for $12. 2537 20 for
each of the years 1908 and 1904. A re-
solve also came in asking for 5000 to
screen the outlet of Hancock pond IN
the county of Oxford. The people in
Baileyville want $500 to repair bridge
in that place. The Lee Normal Acad-
envy, which does not come under the
provisions of the general academy bill
of two years ago, wants $1,000 for 1903
and the same sum for 1904. The total
is $39, 207. 40, $21, 95370 for 1908 and $17,-
253 20 for 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-05

The woman's suffrage question will
be discussed in the House next Wednes-
day. when it is expected the orators of
that body will let themselves loose.
The committee on taxation has re-
ported adversely on Senator Staples
bills to tax stock held in corporations
and to tax railroad stock on its mar
l1ct value rather than upon the gross
earnings per mile, as now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-05

20 Pieces White Mercerized Madras
in a great variety of designs, Csc yd
20 Pieces Mercerized Cheviots,
most beautiful fabric with a lustre
like silk, Soc yd
Is Pieces Fancy Mercerized oxford
Yarn, Mercerized beautiful designs,
75c yd
25 Styles Handsome Lamark DIM
tiles, very newest color combinations,
IL 1-2c yd
Fine jacquard Swiss Muslin,
25c and SIC yd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-05

WASH oHdIItuIIS IUII5te t 5fiN',, N
75c to $3.50 yd
Wash Jap Silk, fancy stripes.
Soc yd
Floradora Pompadour Gauze, very
newest and fine smooth even thread
ed fabric, 62c yd
variety of designs, &c yd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-05
THE PRESIDENT
OF the City Council, WiIkesbarre, Pa,
Cured of Rheumatism.

Col. VIM. ]. Harvey, a president of
Wilkesbarre' city council, who will
long be remembered for his great work
for the city, was once a mere physical
wreck. torn in every muscle and nerve
from the frightful pains caused by
rheumatism. He consulted the best
physicians, went abroad, took mud
baths, and almost every known treat
ment for the disease. One of the city
officials had had very similar expert
ence and DR.. David Kennedy's Fa-
vorite Remedy had cured him, so he
recommended this great kidney medi-
cine to his friend. and Colonel Harvey
is today a well man, hale and hearty.
In his own abrupt way he states his
case:
DIR. David Kennedy,
Dear Sir:-This to certify that I was
permanently cured of rheumatism by
the use of DR.. David Kennedy's Fa-
vorite Remedy.
VIM. ]. HARVEY.
Nothing could be more direct or
more to the point than this simple
statement.
rheumatism is but another name for
uric acid poisoning which is caused
primarily by diseased kidneys. Cure
your kidneys and the rheumatism dis
appears.
For all diseases of the kidneys, liver,
bladder and blood, rheumatism, dys-
pepsia and chronic constipation, as
well as sicknesses peculiar to women,
DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Rem
edy is unquestionably the greatest
medicine known to the medical pro-
fession.
All druggists sell DR.. David Kenne-
dy's Favorite Remedy in the new SO
cent size and the regular s1.0O size bot
ties.
Sample bottle-enough for trial, free
by mail.
DR.. David Kennedy Corporation, Rond
out, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-05
A CARD.

We, the undersigned do hereby agree
to refund the money on so cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if ii
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded
Bowditch & Webster, Kinsman Pharmacy,
f. x. Courtemanche, G. X. Partridge
Arthur Tetrault, Temple Pharmacy
John Coughln, Augusta.
j. G. Houlehan, G. H. Beane,
jackson Bros, ChaS. Ward & CO.,
nov3dd wbmos Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-05
Prices Adopted by the
CAB DRIVERS UNION, NO. $50
AUGUSTA. Jan. 9. 1903.

For each passenger within the limits of
Water, Jefferson. Chestnut and Capitol
streets, West side or Commercial street
to the Arsenal Middle to Cedar street
Stone street to residence of ]. H. Maniey.
all streets east to Pearl, and to Williams
School House. East side, 10c.; Children un-
der 5, and small parcels with passenger
free. One stop not over minutes al.
lowed, other stops not to exceed min
utes DC. extra.
Beyond above limits to Monroe, Pros
pect and Cushman streets, Children's
Home and Col Staples residence, West
side, and to Eastern avenue. Malta Hill
Allen Brook, Belfast Road and Whitney
Brook, Bangor street. East side, 15c, witt,
same conditions as above.
Beyond above limits to Round Top.
High street. Cemetery, W. H. Gannett.s.
and Halloweli line. also all drives after
Up N. and before A. NJ, and all drives
in stormy weather or deep SHOWS, 25c
Trunks 25c. Drivers may charge sc. for
extra cases. valises. grips, etc.
To Insane Asylum, Soc; Round Trip.
75c Calling or shopping SOC. per hour
Driving 75c per hour; at night, $10O per
hour.
NOTIcE-All drives terminate at Water
street.
J. w DANA. Pres.
EVERETT MERRILL, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-05
The LEGISLATURE.
Petitions and "Reminiscences
on Resubmission.
Hon. Oramandal Smith Again Chosen
as State Treasurer,
All the Joint Standing Committees
Wero Busy Xae4and...

Yesterday was a busy day in both
houses. In the upper branch Senator
Staples of Knox criticised many of the
items in the general appropriation bill
items to which he objected. His oppo-
sition availed little, for the bill was
passed to be engrossed with only one
dissenting vote, and that came from
the senator from Knox county.
Down in the House a large number
of petitions praying for the resubmis-
sion of the prohibitory amendment
were introduced. They came mostly
from the larger cities and towns, Au-
gusta and Waterville citizens being
well represented. Many remonstrances
against the passage of the resubmis-
sion resolve were also presented. These
came from all sections of the State
three petitions from Augusta being in
the list.
Besides these matters the House was
crowded with many new measures
One bill reduced the length of Holsters
which may legally be taken from 1912
inches as at present to nine inches, and
another prohibits any person from
holding at the same time the office of
county commissioner and either the
office of mayor or assessor of a city
or of selectman or assessor of a town.
Petitions were presented for the re-
peal of the law obliging towns to raise
cash for the support of highways. This
means that opposition has begun
against the so-called road commission
ers law, which has been bone of con-
tention at previous sessions since it
became part of the public laws.
Bills are pending providing for the
frepeal of the law prohibiting the car
rying of firearms on islands along the
coast. A remonstrance against this re-
peal came in, yesterday. This remon-
STRANGE objects to the repeal for the
reason that there are situated upon
the islands along the coast of Maine
thousands of sheep that the law pro-
L ects from lawless persons who with
out the law could and would land upon
the island under pretex of cunning
and shooting and carry away the sheep
with little fear of detection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-05

Hospital at Bangor, and Senator Man.
ley will introduce a resolve calling for
$67,217.S4 for 1903 and $4,000 for 1914
in favor of the Maine Insane Hospital
at Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-05

ers prefer the wider strip on account of
lessening danger from fire.
DR.. L. Brehart of Princeton, appeared
before the committee in behalf of a
charter for the Swans Island Tele-
graph and Telephone Company. This
company, he said, is needed to con-
solidate several independent telephone
lines now working in the East, the
ultimate idea being to establish an
Eastern system to connect with the
Northeastern Company in the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-05

Senator Stetson will present. this
morning, "a resolve appropriating
S45,225 for each of the years 1903 and
1904 for the Eastern Maine Insane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-05

The committee on railroads. tele-
graphs and expresses made short work
of it's long docket, Wednesday after
noon.
Hon. Herbert M. Heath of Augusta,
appeared for a number of street rail-
way bills which contain the leasing
clause which he had already explained
to the committee at previous hearings.
In regard to the Lewiston, Brunswick
& Bath bill. he said that this corpora
ton now has the right to lease other
roads and the present act gives it the
other half of the general power and
permits its leasing itself.
Mr.. Heath advised the committee to
report Ought not to pass" on the bill
authorizing the Wiscasset, Waterville
& Pennington r. r. Co. to build
branches in Winslow, Waterville and
Oakland. He said that he had come
to the conclusion that the general law
was sufficient. rendering the act I'M
necessary.
In regard to the Waldo Street Rail-
way Company's bill, Mr.. Heath said
that it's principal feature was to give
the road the right to extend it's lines
to Camden. there to connect with the
Rockland, Thomaston & Camden Rail-
way Company, which has acquired the
W. st. r. r.
Hugh r. Chaplin, Esq. of Bangor,
appeared for several minor railroad
bills from the East. One is to permit
the Fish River Railroad to maintain
a six-rod instead of a four-rod right
of-way. He said the cumberland own
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-05

Dr.. David kennedy's Rose Jelly rad
zeal cure Catarrh, Hay Fever and
Cold in Head. zoe.