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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

The Married Ladies' Whist CLUB viii
hold their next meeting the nrst
Wednesday after Easter.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

Mrs. Futch, Of Atlanta, is the guest
Of Mrs. w. =. Pike
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

DIR. ID. \. smith OF Anthony, and
Mr.. Y. A. Fort, of Electra, were
among the prominent visitors to Ocala
yesterday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

Messrs. ]. A. Crosby and ID. +. Pea
cock were business visitors to Ocsla
"wednesday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

Mr.. II. L. Hutchinson, of Gaines
willie. i business visitor 10 the city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

We regret TO learn that Mrs L. y.
Green continues quite sick.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

Ex-S. ale Treasurer Collins Is in Il
critical condition at his home near
Dunedin.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

Mr.. Elmer line, of Auburndale, is
in the city.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

Judge II. M-Conathy went TO Jack
souville yesterday on business.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice strauss left
wednesday for Savan nah and may 60
from there via Ocean steamship COM
pauy, to New York.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03
Golden Eagles

Mr.. Jno. +. Edwards, proprietor of
the Ocala House, has purchased two
golden eagles and the same will be
shipped To him from south Florida at
an early date.
The golden eagle is rare and a
very beautiful bird aud will be a
great curiosity 10 the guest OF this
popular hotel.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

The Baptist church Will soon have
electric fans put im. THIS - an Inuo-
Walton that will certainly be most
acceptable.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

A letter from Mrs. G. c. Todd Tues
day stated that her sister, Mrs. /.
NJ. Barton was in critical condition
and it WAS feared that her recovery
was impossible The many Ocsla
Friends of Mrs. Barton ami Mrs Todd
will be very panied To hear this sad
news.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

Wednesday afternoon Miss Hattie
Dye chaperoned the eighth grade of
the Ocala High School at san after
noon in the woods" Games were
played, guessing contest being one
of the features aud IA picnic lunch
another. The children, one and all
enjoyed their outing most Thoroughly.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

Conductor :. q. Ramsauer, Of Co.
iumbia. :. e.. j. an tnr city visiting
M wife aud children, Who are the
guest, 81 Mr.. ana Mr.. r.. r. Carroll.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

Among the prominent social events
for this week will be an elegant
luncheon Thursday at one o'clock
complimentary tn Miss Robertson, of
Eiizshethtown. Ky, the guest of Mrs.
William Hooker, and Miss Burford,
OF Dixon Springs, Tenn, the guest of
Mrs.. II. \. Burford. Mrs. Edward
Hitler will toe the hostess of this
luncheon, which will be most de-
lightful event.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

Mr.. Samuel w. league went up To
Gainesville Monday afternoon for a
business visit.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

Col. Durham, 90 Waco, Texas, who
owns "a large grove a Lake Weir and
who l. spending the ~lnt~r there, was
4 visitor 10 Ocala M.du.si lay.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-04-03

Mr.. Evans ami Miss Emily Evans,
az Montreal. Cauaaa, Who have spent
Tie winter Ia Oc8Ia left "Wednesday
for Atlantic City, \. J.
Mr.. NJ. Haudle~mau has returned
from New York, where she purchased
au elegant and complete stock Of
goods for the Boston Store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-27
The Weather.
CITY CHAT.

Zazaro. Union cigar.
Lawn swings at Wilcher's.
For insurance, L. j. Burns.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Dolly Bros. shoes wear well.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For real estate and insurance, E.
Burns.
II. q. Summers for tin and furnace
work Phone 5f22.
For tin and furnace work see II. t.
Eiemon, 1926 Fourth avenue, Union 2sa
Read Young & McCombs' big adj on
this page On special sale of white
goods.
Young & McCombs' sale on white
goods commenced this morning. Read
big adj on this page.
Young q McCombs' adj on white
goods will interest sharp buyers.
Read it on this page.
y mishap near Milan on the Peoria
branch of the Rock Island today eauk-
ed slight delay of trains.
Special train leaves via c., K. 1. & p.
for Springfield Saturday night, Aug.
8. II o'clock. Only $3.50 round trip.
Learn ballroom dancing at Ora
hams school Tuesday and Friday ev-
enings. Third and Gaines streets,
Davenport.
Wednesday, July 30, you can go up
on the steamer Winona to lie Claire
and return on the j. S.. This is your
favorite trip. Don't forget it.
Moonlight excursion July 80 on the
steamer j. S. Leaves Rock Island at
SIS p. m; returns at 1880. Fare, gen
tlemen so cents, ladies % cents. Dane
ing free.
Members of Tri-City Council. Com
mercial Travellers of America. Satur-
day evening enjoyed banquet follow
ed by dance at Black Hawk Inn.
About 80 couples attended.
Company \ will be in camp at
Springfield Aug. s to Is. Take in the
excursion to that place Saturday
night, Aug. s. Visit the boys, and be
sure to see the grand review parade
at p. m. Sunday.
The Young Peoples society of the
Central church will hold the regular
monthly business meeting in the lee
ture room this evening, after which
refreshments will be served. A full
attendance is desired.
Manager Ntzhugh, is considering q
plan to operate the Rock Island house
on the European plan. If this is done
the quarters just vacated by the Bijot
cigar store will probably be used fol
cafe. In the event of such change
being made the dining room may bt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-27
PIUCKY LITTLE BOY
STOPS RUNAWAY HORSE

Lee Fox, 1O-year-old boy, had Il
narrow escape from serious injury or
fatality this noon in an exciting
runaway incident. The horse was
that of p. McNealey. the Central
Union employee. At the Illinois smok-
er he left the rig to get a cigar. \
dog ran between the horses legs and
frightened it. The boy did not have
hold of the reins and was thrown half
way out of the box. His head hanging
between the box and the rapidly
whirling wheel, he saved himself by
holding onto the axle. At Seventeenth
street the horse swerved south and
the boy managed to get back into the
box and at Maucker q Toms got
hold of the reins and turned the ami
NAL into the sidewalk, where it was
stopped. The plucly youngater was
unhurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-27

changed from the second to the first
floor.
The picnic given Saturday after
noon by the Ladies' Turner society at
Huber's garden was well attended and
was an unqualified success. There
was music throughout the day and
dancing was enjoyed in the pavilion.
Adam Ridenour was given a hearing
before Justice McFarlane Saturday
afternoon on complaint of Isaac
farmhouse, who sought to have him
placed under bonds to keep the peace.
After hearing the evidence the JUS
tice dismissed the case.
Excursion to Clinton on the steamer
j. 5. Wednesday, July 20. Leaves Rock
Island at a. M; arrives at Gin
ton at 1890 p. IN. Leaves at 3 p. m;
arrives at Rock Island at $3.50 p. m.
Fare only rs cents for round trip.
Children free. Room for all. Come.
Subscription concert at Grand Isle
every Tuesday evening by the Daven-
port Military band. Boats leave the
foot of Brady street at 7:45 and S:45
p. III. Rock Island 1850 and s: so p. IN.
Leaves island after concert at 10: Is
and 1890. Free dance after concert.
Eddy q Stroehle removed the Bijou
Cigar store across the street today,
taking possession of the building re-
Gently occupied by the Rosenfield sad
dlery establishment adjoining The Ar
gus building. The he v quarters have
been renovated and maze very at
traptiNe RNbila tho IInapf of nPyN-
furniture greatly adds to the appear
ance of the establishment.
The weather is favorable for the
work at New Shops and the big build
ings are going up at Il rapid rate.
Three buildings have been recently be
gun, a crude oil house, refined oil house
and a pattern house. These are mere
huts compared with the main build
ings, the house for crude oil being 90
by TO feet, the one for refined oil 40
by 120 feet and the pattern house 100
by 100 feet.
Rock river is very high at Milan
with prospects that it will go higher,
an unusual thing for the season. At
Rockford the stream is the highest ii
has been in 20 years at this season.
For the last week the river has been
gradually rising and reached the high
water mark last Thursday. Low lands
north of that city are flooded and
many fields are under water.
Heavy rains have ben falling in south
ern and central Wisconsin and many
of the smaller streams in that state
have been raging torrents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-27
Public Notice.

Public notice is hereby given to all
persons interested, that the under
signed, Tri-City Railway company,
will, at a special meeting of the board
of supervisors of the county of Rock
Island, state of Illinois, to be held at
the supervisors room in the court
house, in the city of Rock Island, on
the 3Oth day of July, 1908, present to
said board of supervisors a petition
praying that said board will grant to
the undersigned Tri-City Railway
company the right to construct, op-
crate and maintain, for period of
twenty (20) years, single or double
track electric street railway, with the
usual and necessary appurtenances
and appliances, to run its street cars
by electric power upon, along and
over Eighteenth avenue in the city of
Rock Island and a highway in the
town of South Rock Island, to-wit:
Commencing on the dividing line be-
tween the city of Rock Island and the
town of South Rock Island, where the
west line of Twentieth street in said
city intersects said dividing line;
thence east on said dividing line to
the east line of Thirtieth street in
said city, where said dividing line in
tersects said east line of Thirtieth
street.
North of said dividing line is said
Eighteenth avenue; south of said di-
viding line is said highway in said
town of South Rock Island.
Rock Island, H., July II, 1908.
TRI-CITY RAILWAY COMPANY,
By james F. Lardner, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-27
add, Hampton, $500.

Arcularius' add, Hampton, 500.
b. A. Fagerberg to w. G. Hay, lot 1,
biock|2, Christy & Growers add, Mo-
line, $2,7OO.
Rose c. Salisbury, to William Eek
hart, lot ?, block 3D. Prospect Park
Moline, $3.50.
E. c.. Donahoo to w. NJ. Parker, lots
Is and 116, Donohoo &, Cosner's First
add, East Moline, 81 900
Philip Keene to y. f. Kneberg, w "A
feet lot and feet lot 4, block .,
w. f. Edwards add, Moline, $4,000.
F. o. Hanson to A. c. Hanson, lot 3,
Connell's add, Rock Island, IS of II
80 feet, lot 4, Connel's add, Rock ISL
and; > feet and 10 inches of 12O
feet lot 4, Connell's add, Rock Island,
81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-27
is WIDELY PRAISED
Pains Ancient Rome" Made a
Hit When Presented at
Detroit.
LAUDED IN PRESS COMMENTS
Will Be Given Here Under Auspices
of Merchants next
Month.
LAUDED IN PRESS COMMENTS

rams magnificent spectacle, AN
cient Rome viii be presented by the
Retail Merchants association at the
baseball park nightly Aug. "a to Aug.
80 1t Will be superb affair, being
beyond question the most elaborate
performance of the kind ever at
tempted. In the different cities where
this most thrilling spectacle has been
presented IT is given the highest
praise by the press. The Detroit Jour
nal in speaking of its presentation
there few days ago says:
"A crowd that for size resembled
the big Epworth league assemblies of
last week, gathered in the amphithe-
-atre out on jefferson avenue Monday
night to watch the destruction of an
cient Rome as portrayed by Pains
company.
at was a pretty scene that met
their eyes. Rome, the imperial city
lay before them in miniature. There
were the stately buildings apparently
clinging to the strong walls, the tenn
pie of Vesta and the basilica, the elias
sic columns carrying ones magma
ton back to the days of the emperor.
whose life was to be portrayed. To
add to the reality of the scene white
clad lictors and Roman soldiers bear
ing the insignia of the empire, march
ed by.
Historic Figures Shown.
Nero and Poppea, Petronius and
other historic figures took part in the
pantomime. Nero and his friends
Joined in an orgie which ended at the
temple. After series of acrobatic
events, parallel bar exhibits and
dances, including the striking fire
dance, the Christians were brought
before the emperor, when suddenly
the city was discovered to be on fire.
The scene which followed was i'm
pressive. People flew in all directions
as the walls of the city blaZed fierce
~ and fell in ruins. The usual dis
play of fireworks closed the evening.
There were the two balloon ascen-
siOns. the falling stars, and a half
dozen set pieces. Among the latter
was a portrait of Mayor Maybury."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-27
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the city clerks Office until Monday,
Aug. 3, 1903, at o'clock p. m for the
erection of No. > hose house. Plans
and specifications on file at city
clerks office. y certified check i'm
amount of $500 must accompany each
bid.
The city reserves the right to reject
any or all bids
II. c. SCHAFFER, City Clerk.
Rock Island, H., July %, 1903.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-27
BANKERS BEGIN ARRIVING
FOR ANNUAL MEETING

The 18th annual meeting of the
Bankers association of Illinois will
commence tomorrow morning at 10
O'Clock with a session at the Illinois
theatre. Several of the delegates
have already arrived and the officers
will be here tonight. All preliminary
arrangements have been made and a
very prosperous session is expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-27
BODY MEETS
The Tri.city Congress Yesterday
Elected Officers for En-
suing Year.
SOCIALISTS ARE IN EVIDENCE
No Meeting Till Latter Part of
August-PIum bers Ask
Consideration.

An important meeting of the Tri-
City Labor Congress was held yester-
day afternoon at Industrial Home and
officers elected, the returns seeming
to Indicate a partial triumph for the
sucialistic element in that body. The
officers as elected are:
President-C. w. jackson, Rock ISL
and.
Vice President \. X. Campbell,
Rock Island.
Recording Secretary-H. l.. Darby,
Rock Island.
Financial Secretary-Fred Herges,
Davenport.
rreasurer-Otto Schwencker, Rock
Island.
Sergeant-at-Arms - Otto Behnke,
Davenport.
Trustees-A. X. Clifford, Davenport;
j. b. Welzenbach, Moline; j. NJ. Will
liams, Coal Valley.
Plum bers' Grievance.
Plumbers local, No. IS, presented
grievance against Blake & Murphy, of
Rock Island, setting forth that the
firm mentioned was the only one that
had not settled with the plumbers
since the recent strike and for that
reason asked that the firm be placed
on the unfair list. The communica-
tion was received and referred for re-
port. 1t was decided to adjourn dur
ing the hot weather, and the next
meeting of the congress will be held
the fourth Sunday in August.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-27
warning. warning.

Beware of substitutes offered "
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Foley'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 jeopardize the lives OF
their victims. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-27
No Pity shown.

"For years fate was after me con-
tinuously," writes f. \. Gulledge, Yer
bena, Ala. Il had a terrible case of
piles, causing "a tumors. When all
failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me. Equally good for burns and all
aches and pains. Only % cents, at
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-06

Rome, Aug, G-During one full hour
this morning there seemed to be MOTH
ing but vibrating sounds, SO penetrat-
ing were the strokes Of the bells OF
about 100 churches which, all ringing
together. absorbed all other noises. The
ringing was in honor OF the election
of Plus X--a welcome unique of It's Kind
and ordered by Cardinal Resphigivicar
of Rome, who issued special instruc-
tions therefor. All the churches CON
temporaneously celebrated masses for
the event the informing OF the Oremus
combining with the harmony. The bells
invountarlly served another purpose.
that of ringing in the great ceremony of
the reception of the diplomatic body
accredited to the holy see. Rome has
lately been SUBJECTED with vatican func-
lions. but that of this morning was so
striking that II held its own with the
others.
The members of the sacred college
gathered before the hour set for the
ceremony and held a kind Of informal
reception the conclave, short as II
was having brought them cordially to-
gether A procession was then formed
First came the Swiss guards, which
give a peculiar medieval splendor to all
papal gatherings: then the palatine
guard, followed IN irregular ranks by
the whole pontlhcal court, In its multi
form and muticolored costumes, the
Cardinals In all the gorgeousness OF
their scarlet robes, and the bishops,
scarcely less striking In their purple
The pope, In spotless white, his grey
4 hair IN harmony with his whole attire
.and surrounded by the noble guard.wh
Railways remain near his person went
on foot just as the others, The pro-
lcession having gained the hall OF the
Ithrone. where the members Of the diplo-
matte body We're gathered Senior D.
sAntas. the Portuguese ambassador the
\ dean Of the corps read in n clear voice
4 the collective greeting of his colleagues
presenting their homage TO the
new pope and assuring him of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-06
WAS A GREAT SHOW,
Ringing Brothers DO Immense Busi'
ness IN Salt Lake.

The Ringing show has come and
gone and the salt Lake public who saw
It are uni, Ga pronouncIng Il one OF
the very best that has ever visited this
city. or course, a good show was ex-
pected as the Riushngs ere pasi-mas-
ters in the art Of pleasing. and the
thousands who went lett he grounds
well satisfied that they he'd received all
that they had paid for The big tent,
with It's seating capacity OF 1905, WAS
filled to oyernowing at last nights per-
Torrance. and the street ears had all
they could do 10 handle the Immense
throng. Between 3 and s o'c'ock eyerg
street led To the circus and by 500
when the show proper began. seats W
the biz jcnt were Few and very far be-
tween.
The performance opened With the
somewhat unique though altogether
pleasing circus spectacle "JeIuAalem
and the Crusades, por.Inying IN vivid
fashion the rasiimes OF that thrilling
period. The scene vas made tie more
respondent through the rari-colored
costumes worn by the eprformers, 'Shils
the ballet was particularly good fsa-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-06
PRESIDENT AND ROOT
DISCUSS MANY MAT TIERS

oyster Fay, n. Y, Aug. 6.-Secy.
Root. after conference with the prcsi-
dent which continued far into the night,
left for Washington early today This
probably WIS the last visit OF Secy.
Root 10 President Roosevelt before the
secretary leaves for England 20 attend
the session Of the Joint commission ap-
pointed to determine II possible the
Alaskan boundary dispute He will
sail from New York on the steamer
Celtic on Saturday. the END inst The
president and secretary discussed al
length some points which have arisen
regarding the operation OF the general
staff OF the army II is understood TO
have been decided that Maj.-Gen. Cor
hin for a time at least WIN continue
TO perform the duties OF adIutant gem
eral OF the army, In addition 70 his
work as second IN command TO the chief
OF stan. Maj.-Gen. Young. a few
details Of the WORK Of the general stan
yet remain 90 be worked out. but Secy
Root hopes 10 see the new organization
running smoothly before he leaves for
England
While secy Root discussed with the
president very thoroughly the Ilttauer-
Lyon glove contract case no uforma-
ton is Obtainablc as 10 the result 0f the
conference The situation was so dc-
liCate that neither the president nor
secy. Root cares at this time 10 discuss
Il for publication
No visitors were received formally by
the president at Sycamore Hill today
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-06
Cspeclal 10 Inc "Nows1

ogden. Utah. Aug 6.-There have been
a good many theories advanced as 10
the killing Of William X. Ryan, the
old spectacle yendor-as 70 who the oc-
complete of Mrs Hodge actually was.
Not one Of them has been satisfactory.
Some of them have been proved
groundless In the very nature Of un.
raveling developments But Sheriff
Bailey and deputies have q theory they
are sure Is more than theory one they
believe Is absolute fact They have
known for some dime that about the
middle OF June Cornelius Hodge, nus
band Of Mrs. Hodge. and Ryan called
az the Washington House together and
inquired for the woman. Al this time
Hodge had not been living with his
wife for about six weeks. they having
separated, she going 10 the Crittendeh
Home, and he going out Of HE city but
returning at intervals on the ucca-
sion mentioned when he appeared at
the Washington HOUSE with Ryan, the
latter went to the top Of the stairs and
inquired OF the rhambermaid II Mrs.
Hodge was there Hodge remained at
the bottom and attempted to screen
himself while Ryan piled the chamber
maid with questions as TO Mrs, Hodges
whereabouts and how long she had
been at the Crittenden Home. The two
men then left the house, and the cham
bermaid who was curious 10 know ABB
sulutely that Hodge was the man az thu
foot Of the stairs, raised the front win
dow and looked out as they We're going
away. The result was the complete
proof that Hodge was the man with
Ryan. There was small chance for the
chambermaid to be mistaken as the
Hodges had roomed there prior 10 their
separation and the girl knew them both
we'll
It is Sheriff Baleys belief that after
the separation and after they had left
the Washington house Hodge fell IN with
Ryan. learned Of his money and laid
the plan TO Kill him, He Is sure that he
called at the Washington house to In
troduce Ryan to his wife and tell him
that ne had found a woman who would
travel with him and act as his book
keeper or perform any other work he
might desire. That In his opinion, was
the beginning Of the plot to murder and
rob the old man. hat there was an in-
PRODUCTION and an understanding after
wards subsequent events fully prove in
the minds of the ogden officers who are
convinced that Hodge planned and exc
cuted the murder and probably got
much larger sum Of money than IS gem
orally supposed. Hodges disappear.
ance both as TO time and place as well
rs TO completeness conduce to this the
Dry It is argued that ne got small
fortune as a result OF the crime and that
he made great promises to his wife in
the event she was captured, How far
she will carry her loyalty remains to
be seen.
AS AN IOWA DEPUTY.
Another fact Of Importance is found
in the identification OF Hodges photo
graph-important IN this that II estab-