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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-21
One Hundred Dollars a Box

is the value II. A. Tisdale, Summerton
S. c., places on DeWitt's Witch Haze
Salve. He says: Il had the piles for
20 years. tried many doctors and
medicines, but all failed except De
Wits Witch Hazel Saive. 1t cured
me-" 1t is a combination of the heal
ing properties of witch hazel with an
tiseptics and emolients; relieves and
permanently cures blind, bleeding
itching and protruding piles, sores
cuts bruises, eczema, salt rheum, and
all skin diseases. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-21
CLAUSSEN'S ASSAILANTS
ARE HELD To GRAND JURY

John Bauman. Charles Mas, Clyde
Fullerton and j. r. Huette were held
in $4,000 bond each, and Henry w. and
John w. Leasure in $1,000 each, all
for assault with intent TO commit
murder, at Moline today. They are
held for the shooting of George w
Claussen. the union molder, in a
street fight. The Leasures were spe-
cial policemen and the others were
employed in the place of strikers.
CIaussen is still i'm the hospital. {. \.
Barnard and y. \. Ainsworth furnish
ed bond for the six men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-21
COUNTY TEMPLE.

Dec. 19.-Margaret j. Freeburg to
Hilda Sederquist, tract by metes and
bounds, swH ,, II, 2w, $500.
L. H. Guyer to Christian Mueller
Land & Timber company, Wig acres
outlot Is. East Moline, $3.375.
L. David Hawkins to Olof Crafts
rom, 80 feet of $50 fet. block ID
EdgewOod Park add, Rock Island,
$2,2OC.
J. b. Mcconnell to Alfred Seder-
quist, seq, 20, IS, 2w. $1,000.
Julia Schreiner,et at. to William
Roth. lot 7. block 8. Baily Davenport's
Fourth add, Rock Island, S125.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-21

/ Mrs. Margaret Mathers. mother Of
Mrs. r. NJ. Cook, OF s31 Nineteenth
street. died Saturday evening at her
home in Nirth Henderson, Mercer
county, having resided there for 60
years. Her husband died 20 years ago.
Four children survive: Mrs. Cook
and Miss Josephine and w. II. and
Frank Mathers. the three latter of
North Henderson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-21
NEWHOME WARMED
Standard Club Formally Opens
Quarters on Third Avenue
and Tenth Street.
FIRST IN SERIES OF socIALs
One Hundred Tri-City People in
Attendance-DeIig Even
ing Passed.

The Standard club, whose member
ship is composed of the leading jew
ish people of the tri-cities. formally
opened its new quarters, the Joseph
Rosenfield homestead, Third avenue
and Tenth street. with a house-warm-
ing last evening. There were 100 per-
sons present.
1t was the first of a series of social
functions that are to take place there
during the winter season. The house
is large. ana admirably suited for the
purpose to which it is to be put The
club, until its disarmament few
years ago, had quarters in the Krel
& Math hall. Its parties in those days
were among the big affairs in this
community. and were attended by
friends from many surrounding cities.
Judging by the enthusiasm that
marked the initial event following the
reorganization of the club, its future
will be even more brilliant than was
its past. The members were delighted
with the home-likc appointments of
the house.
Entertainment Features.
The evening was devoted to cards.
Mrs. l.. Simon won the game prize,
Mrs. Abe Resented the lone hand,
and Miss Jennie Deutsch, of Daven-
port. the consolation. Abe Rosenfield
as usual, was the center of the enter
tainment, holding forth in the hall
with gramaphone on which were
rendered a number of songs and take
offs on the people present, which Abe
had sung and talked into the machine
for the occasion.
After the program refreshments
were served. The entertainment com
mittee is planning a reception to be
held after the holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-21
Mrs. Mauzy Prepared to Attend to the
Wants of Beauty See kers.

Having recently returned from Chi
cago, where she studied the art of
manicuring, shampooing and facial
massage. that is, i'm electrical and wa
ter massage and finger manipulation,
which she will do at your home. Gen
eraI massage and physical culture "A
speciality. For information, telephone
west 1888.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-21
Funeral of Mrs. Bureh.

The funeral of Mrs. II. II. Burgh
was held from the bercaved home.
1924 Second avenue. at - O'Clock yes
terday afternoon. Rev. f. II. BUrrelI,
of Christ church. Moline, assisted by
Rev. f. \. Heisley, of Trinity church,
of this city, conducted the services.
\ quartet composed of Sewall Dodge.
John Hazard and the Misses Bogue
and Yeager rendered abide With
Me" and asleep in Jesus" The pail
bearers were Il. c. Chamberlin,
Charles Truesdale w. b. McIntyre
Adair Peasants, Virgil Warren and J.
$. Gilmore. The remains were laid at
rest in Chippiannock cemetery.
Lanra ShaIIburg.
Laura Shallburg. aged I months,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Shallbur@.
died at S o'clock this morning at the
home, 4O4 Fourth street. Death was
due to spasms. The funeral will be
held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-21
william B. Graves.

Saturday evening at 1890 o'clock
at his home, Fifteenth street and
Seventh avenue. occurred the death of
William b. Graves, after a protracted
illness with consumption. He was
proprietor of a blacksmith shop on
Seventeenth street, having been in
business here since 1883. He was a
native of Camanche, Iowa, where he
was born Sept 3. 1860. Fraternally,
Mr.. Graves was Il Knight of Pythias
and was prominent in the affairs of
st. Paul lodge. of which he had filed
all offices, being Il past chancellor at
the time of his death. The survivors
are the widow. two brothers and four
sisters: George, Of Albany, H.: Ed
ward, of Dixon. ILL.,; Mrs. Emma Foster.
of Albany. H.; Mrs. Lizzie Holt. of Gar
den Plain. and Mrs. Sadie Gordon and
Mrs. Lewis Reynolds. of Cordova.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-21
Rock Island commandory attention.

You are requested to report at the
asylum in full uniform at 9 o'clock
Tuesday morning to attend funeral
of deceased Sir Knight John H. Lloyd.
MORRIS S. HEAGY, E. C.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-21
Auction Sale.

One-half mile south of Penn Oil tank,
South Rock Island, Dec. 81, will sell II
mich cows, one milk wagon, lumber
wagon, two-seated surrey. one work
horse, 30-gallon milk tank. and 10
gallon cans, etc.
ALIEN. SCHEUERMANN.
c. III. Harris, auctioneer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
WARNING OF TROUBLE
MISSIONARIES URGED TO LEAVE
INTERIOR OF CHINA.

Copies of the North China News just ar
rived here contain many warnings Of trou-
BILE about to break out in China, and abjur
aticns to the foreign missionaries to with
draw at once from the interior. The prin-
cipal about whom the disorderly elements
among the Chinese are gathering is said to
be the notorious General Tung-fu-Hsfang,
who was In command of the Chinese army
at Pekin when it attacked the legat!oners
in 1900 The News charges that he Is Sc
cretly receiving support from the Chinese
court. and then publishes the following
letter, which it has received from foreign
resident in Shensi:
I'VE here are just now much concerned
about the following matter: 1t seems that
Tung- fu-Hsiang Is very actively preparing
for some great move. He has at least 10000
soldiers In good condition, and is buying
up large quantities Of grain and fodder.
How he gets his money is mystery.
There Is constant communication be-
tween Tung-fu-Hsiang ana Prince Taun.
The exact location of Tung-fu-Hsiang is
Heichengtze, place ninety Ii northwest Of
Kuyuan, in Kansu. The provincial military
commander residing in kuyuan has. no
troops to oppose -Hsiang. having
disbanded four thousand by imperial order.
These troops Immediately went over to
Tung. who gives better pay. The belief Of
the soldiers Of Tung is that they are going
to exterminate all foreigners in Shensi and
Kansu and march on to Hsianfu
.'Friendly officials advise missionaries to
leave Kansu. as trouble Is brewing. Friends
say that the officials in Kansu dare not re-
port the state OF things to Pelxin What
have stated are facts well authenticated.
"It seems as il the government is un-
willing or powerless to act against Tung-
fu-Hsiang, who really means mischief.
hope we shall not have another disturbance
but things look threatening, especially in
Kansu. And now there are few friendly
officials here to help foreigners"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
BOY BURNED TO DEATH
While Frantic Father Was
Trying to Save Him.
TWO SISTERS WILL DIE
WERE DROPPED FROM WINDOW
OF BLAZING HOME.
Two Others Seriously Injured and
Seven Buildings Totally Destroy
ed at Tarentum, Pa

PIITSBCRG. Pa, February 14-One per-
son was cremated, two fatally hurt two
others seriously injured and seven buildings
totally destroyed in a fire which visited
Tarentum, Pa, a village twelve miles north
of here, early today.
The names of the victims are:
Kay Craig, aged twelve years, cremated
while his father was trying to rescue him.
Injured:
D. j. Craig, burned about head. face,
hands and body; also hurt while jumping
from second story window; will die.
Mrs. D. J. Craig, inhaled smoke and
flames, and injured by jumping from win
dow; will recover.
Hope Craig, eight years cd. daughter of
the Craigs, burned about face and body;
also skull fractured by falling from second
story window; will die
Sherley Craig, ten years old daughter,
burned about face and body; right arm and
leg broken by jumping from window; may
die.
Origin of the Fire.
The fire had its origin in the Craig resi-
dence, which stands in about the middle
Of block of frame houses on 9th avenue.
Each of the houses had the first floor oc-
cupied as a store, the living rooms being
above and in the rear
Starting in the Craig house. three build
ings on either side We're completely de-
stroyed, the occupants being the following:
M. D. Zeigler, grocer; H. Klagmeir. tai
lor; NJ. Saperstein, furnishing store: Craig's
millinery store; H. Weimer, shoes: J.
Spahr jeweler, and Miller Huhn. barber.
In the case of Spahr and one or two of
the others, all or nearly all of the goods
were removed, but in the other cases the oc-
cupants had time to save but little being
fortunate in escaping in their night clothes.
Dropped Girls From Window.
When the Craig family was awakened the
only escape was by the second-story win
dows. Mrs. Craig dropped the girls from
the windows, while her husband tried to
rescue. his son, but before he could reach
the boy the entire house was enveloped In
flames, and the parents were forced to
abandon him and jump for their lives
The fire was caused by an overpressure
of natural gas. The property loss was
about $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
PROSECUTE TURF CONCERNS.
Several Persons Arrested at Chicago
Held in Bonds

CHICAGO, February Hilary Brolaski
NJ ]. Book and Matte Woodin, arrested
yesterday in the police raids on alleged
fraudulent turf investment concerns here
were today held in bonds of $500 EACH W.
]. Mason and Henry Thompson were freed
upon swearing that they were but clerks
in the raided place.
Preparations are in progress for the
prosecution of the turf concerns by the
Post Office Department. Inspector Stuart
has been asked to begin steps looking to an
inquiry by a federal grand jury.
The police department is preparing to
bring a number of cases to the attention
of the grand jury and ask indictments
The first arguments concerning the evi-
dence of the concerns raided yesterday will
be heard on February %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
Scholz, secretary; Prof David Melamet,
conductor; J. T. Morris, Peter ]. Campbell
a md Franz Ealfl


conductor; J. T. Morris, Peter J. Campbell
and Franz Faltl.
Senators Beveridge and Fairbanks pre-
sented the President an invitation to attend
the laying Of the corner stone of the new
federal building to be erected in Indiana.
but the President was forced to decline this
invitation also. The ceremony will take
place some time between the 18th of March
and list Of April.
Senator Proctor invited the President 20
attend the Memorial day exercises at st.
Johnsbury, VT. The President found that
to do SO would be to conflict with engage
ments he has already made.
President Gets Many Valentines.
St. Valentine did not forget President
Roosevelt Resting upon the Presidents
mahogany desk Is goody array of comic
and sentimental tokens from his admirers
sent from all parts of the country. The
sentimental kind predomnates, many OF
them being poems written by the senders,
who put into impassioned, If somewhat
halty verse, their high regard for the chief
executive. You are my hero every time;
you are my brave young valentine" signs
one born peetess, while another apostro-
phizes the President in language something
like this: Brave and true, strong and
steady: No wonder you get there. gallant
Teddy" One valentine. mailed in a far
western city, came directly to the White
House and was placed upon the Presidents
desk, although 1t bore no address upon the
envelope and was not opened to ascertain
it's contents by the postal authorities.
Where the address ought to be the envelope
has a picture Of very robust looking
horseman, with the Presidents familiar
smile and sombrero turned up at the side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
PROBABLY NO EXHIBIT.
The Philippines Not to Be Represented
at St. Louis Fair.

A serious disappointment threatens the
prospective visitors to the ST. Louis fair in
the probable curtaiment of what was ex-
pected to be one of the most original and
attractive and important features of the
show, namely, the Philippine exhibit. Gov
ernor Taft was greatly interested in that
exhibit. and Commissioner Wright also ex-
erted himself with the authorities here and
in St. Louis to obtain liberal appropriations
for display that would afford the Ameri-
can people opportunity to see for them
selves the varied and profuse resources of
the Philippines.
The insular government set apart the sum
of $250O00, the expectation being that the
fair officers would allot an equal amount,
for it was believed that at least one-haIf
million dollars would be necessary to make
the desired exhibit. Now 1t appears that
the fair authorities cannot see their way to
meet this expectation, and to prevent the
waste of money on an inadequate exhibit
the whole work of ga thering the articles for
display has been stopped by orders from
Washington to Governor Taft until the S..
Louis people reconsider their decision
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
SUSPECTED OF THEFT.
Former Assistant Postmaster in
Florida Arrested.

The Post Office Department has received
intelligence of ne a:ceS' + ohm NJ. Como
ley, formerly assistant postmaster at Punta
Gorda Fla, on a charge OF stealing s., ,G00
An investigation of this case has been 60
ing on for some time under the direction of
the chief post Office inspector. A package
containing 5000 was sent through the
Punta Gorda office, and in its passage the
money was mystertously distracted. The
post office officials were unable to account
for the loss and an investigation was start
ed The assistant postmaster left the
service and the inspectors investigated his
conduct with the result that the arrest fol-
lowed. No part of the stolen money has
been recovered and the prisoner refuses to
talk. He is being held for examination and
further investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
MINISTER soUIERs COMING.
To Confer With President Regarding
Cuban Treaty,

HAVANA, February 14.-President Palma
is ready to sign the naval coalng stations
agreement on receipt of President Roose-
velt's approval of certain final minor
changes which were cabled to Washington
today.
If reply is received In time Minister
Squiers will sail for New York this after
noon on the Morro Castle, carrying with
him the signed agreement for President
Roosevelt's signature.
The object of Mr.. Squiers' visit to Wash
ington is to confer with the authorities
there with reference to the permanent
treaty between the United States and Cuba,
which will cover the sovereignty over the
Isle of Pines and any other outstanding
questions, and in which will also be incor-
porated all the features Of the Platt
amendment, in accordance with the desire
of the Cuban government, which prefers
that these be embodied in the permanent
treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
THE REPORT uNFouNDED.
Admiral Melville Will Not Shortly Re
linuuish His Present Duties

Secretary Moody and Rear Admiral Mel
vile, chief of the bureau of steam engi-
neering. say that there is no founda ton for
the report that Admiral Melville is shortly
to relinquish his present Office at the Navy
Department. Secretary Moody said that so
far as he was aware Admiral Melville
meant to retain his bureau office until the
expiration Of his term next January, and
that the question of the selection of his
successor had not even been considered.
This latter statement disproves the report
that Capt. Charles W. Rae. a member OF
the examining board. had been selected far
that Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
STEPHEN BoNsAL ATTACKED.
Revenge Of Native Servant Whom
He Had Chastised

Hearing that Mr.. Stephen Bonsal. news
paper correspondent and magazine writer
and at one time connected with the United
States diplomatic service, had been attacked
in Caracas, the State Department made in
quiry by cable of Mr. Russell, the United
States charge at that capital. to learn the
facts.
A cablegram received today at the de-
partment from Mr.. Russell states that Mr..
Bonsal was not seriously hurt. He was
Waylaid and attacked by native servant
Of the hotel, whom Mr.. Bonsai had chas-
tised for alleged insolence His assailant
was Immediately arrested and is now In
prison
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
Fleet Will Return.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. February 1.-THE
settlement of the Venezuelan dispute and
the raising of the blockade there means, 1t
is stated, that the American feet which has
been in that vicinity for some months will
return home.
The battleships which have been sent to
Galveston in connection with the celebration
at that place will return to the Atlantic
ports as soon as possible for general over
hauling. The navy yards are being pre-
pared to repair and. overhaul Them
The corrosive effects of the tropical
waters are abundantiy. evident on the San
Franc3sco. which has returned and Is In
dry deck here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
FAMOUS DIVORCE CASE.
Settled by Mrs. Ventura Conrad Being
Given Herdhild.

DES MONIES. Iowa., Eebrnary E14.-The
famous Ventura divorce case, involving a
kidnapping. was decided finally. by Judge
'McVey in the district court here today.
Mrs Ventura-Conrad being giventthe Gus
tody Of her child Lillian.
Five years ago Mrs. Ventura secured a
divorce from Prof Louis, D.s.ventura, but
ne was given the child ana took her to
California. Mrs. Ventura latsr married
E. A. Conrad of Minneapolis and Aidnaped
the child. Then she soughs 6 modifica-
tion OF the divorce Decree she court to-
day deciding in her favor
Ihe divorce case attractedr wide atten-
tion. Among the depositionS taken were
tEcse OF Governor Cummins.s Mrxa Phoebe
author :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
PANIC ABOARD LINER
eERMAN1c ENDS RouaHrsr voY-
AGE IN HER HISTORY.
Crew Had to Move About Decks With
Ropes Fastened to Their
Waists.

NEW YORK, February 14.-The steam
ship Germanic arrived today from Liverpool
after what her commander, Capt. Smith,
said was not only the toughest trip since
the vessel went into commission, but the
stormiest voyage of his career as a seaman.
Almost from the day the vessel put to sea
the weather was stormy. AS the ship pro-
gressed the conditions became more and
more threatening, until early on Thursday
morning, week ago. the great waves were
breaking over the port side and rolling the
big steamer until sleep was impossible for
the passengers.
Immigrants Panic-Stricken.
The liner was making only five knots an
hour. The crew were called frequently to
allay the alarm Of the panicky passengers.
There were twenty-nine persons In the
first cabin, twice as many In the second and
one of the largest steerage lists on record.
The immigrants were panic-stricken.
Toward daylight the conditions became so
grave that Capt Smith ordered oil thrown
over the side Of the ship. The crew had to
move about the ship with ropes fastened to
their waists.
Tossed About in Every Direction.
Again on Friday morning the seas rose to
a great height and swept the steamship
from every direction. y
The captain ordered the engines to shut
down. and for three hours the Germanic
tossed about
Later in the day the weather cleared
slightly and the boat proceeded slowly. The
passengers expressed warm praise of the
captain and crew for theirGonduct through
out the voyage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
RAN AGAINST LINCOLN.
Death Of John Alsbury, Well-Known
Illinois Character,

CHICAGO, February 14.-John Alsbury
who was known through central Illinois as
the man who ran against Lincoln for the
legislature Is dead at the county poor
farm at Buffalo, Ill.
Mr.. Alsbury was eighty-three years old
He came to this state in 1890
Because of his simplicity Alsbury had
considerable Of following, and when Lin
coin was nominated for the legislature in
1872 he was selected to run against him.
During the latter years of his life Alsbury
became a populist, and was the populist
nominee for Congress in 1895.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
GREAT BRITAIN IN LINE.
Instruction Sent Commanders of
Blockading. Sauadrons.

LONDON. February 1.-THE Associated
Press is informed that instructions have
been cabled to the commanders of the
blockadng squadrons off Venezuela to with
draw their ships in consequence of the ar
rangements completed at Washington.
The blockade, therefore, will be imme-
diately raised.