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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

cred his valedictory message.
The clerk read the roll of the new
Council, showing the following present:
First Ward-Frank Blochlinger,
Frank Westbay.
Second Ward-Oharles Naab, Louis
Eckhart.
Third Ward-otto Birilel, William
Hause.
Fourth Ward-R. c. Benson.
Fifth Ward-William Trefz, +. \. Rob-
bins.
Sixth Ward-William II. Kennedy, c.
c. Wilson.
Seventh Ward-A. C. Anderson, J. r.
Brooks.
Mayor McConoclrie read his inaugural
message:
The clerk read communication from
the Rock Island Baseball Club, inviting
the Mayor and City Council to attend
the opening game on Thursday, May I.
Alderman Blochlinger moved that the
invitation be accepted and the Council
attend in body. Carried.
The Mayor made the following APP
pointments, which with the exceptions
noted were confirmed by unanimous
vote:
Superintendent of Waterworks-
Plumb I, Bancroft.
Superintendent of Streets-John Dahn.
Commissioner of Health-Dr. G.. 6.
Craig, Jr.
Health Oficer-Emil Ostcrman.
City cighmaster--Simon Goldberg.
Bridge Toll Colector-John Williams.
Overseer of the Poor-Henry Lidders.
City Scavenger-George Green.
Plumbing Inspeetor-Joe Rosenfeld
rejected, Il to ?, Kennedy, Robbins).
City Engineer-Wallace Treichler.
Park Commissioners-Spen Square
William jackson: Gamsey Square, VIII
liam Sehnert; Longview Park, c. +.
Gazetteer.
City Marshal-Philip Miller
Deputy AIarshal-Lawrence Kramer.
Patrolmen-William Siemon; James
james Goir, Henry Thode. 02 to l,
Birkel), John Schmidt, August Kirsch,
James Brinn, Thomas Jenkins, Emil
Britt, Charles Youngberg, John McMo-
hon: Richard Carnes, 40 to I, Westbay,
NaIb Eckhart Anderson voting MOI
Charles Moody. Theodore Peterson, Sid
ney Pearson, John Bowes, Dennis Nc
earthly.
The Mayor announced the following
standing committee:
Bridges Blochlinger, Hausc, Benson.
Claims-Trefz, Kennedy, Westbay.
Finance-Anderson Birkel, Kennedy.
Fire and Light-Eckhart. Wilson.
Health and Police-kennedy, Bloch
linger, Benson.
License and Markets-Naab, Anderson,
Wilson.
son.
Parks-Eckhart. Wcstbay.
Sewers-Hause, Naab, Benson.
Streets, Alleys and Grounds West
bay. Eclihart ,Birlel, Trefz, Wilson.
Brooks.
Printing Naab, Hause.
Waterworks Blochlinger,
Brooks.
Alderman Kenneday moved that when
the Council adiourns ii be to Wednesday
evening at s o'clock. Adopted.
Adjourned on motion of Alderman
Kennedy. II. G. SCATTER.
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
GnardIan,s salr of ReaI Estate.

state OF Illinois H. IS.
In tue county court OF said county. To the
ApIl tenn a. ID d.. 1908.
In the matter OF the petition of Ferdinand c.
Edward II. Mewes, Elmer A. MeweS and
Ellie n. Eewes, minors, for leave TO sell real
estate OF said minors.
BY virtue OF order and decree OF the
county court of said Rock Island county state
of Illinois, msde and entered 10 the above en-
titled cause on ~ rit g. A D, 1908. being one
OF the d sys of the April term of said court
sha on Friday, the eighth day of May. A ID :,
1908 between the hours of 10 O'Clock q. m
and o clock p. M to-wit: at the hour OF
eleven o'clock a. m expose 'Cr sale at pub ic
vendue At the east door of the court huuse in
The city OF Rock island. in said County CT Rock
Island and state of nlicois TO the highest and
best bidder. all the rigct. title and int rest of
said minors IN the following described real es-
tate, tO-Wit: The undivided eight forty-sec-
onjls OF the west half OF the northwest qusr-
ter OF section thirteen Ci3)- 10 TO Wnship xix
teen (t6l north .nge Eve (5l west OF tn :
fourth p. m excepting cartway from the
northeast corner thereof, running west 10 the
public road. 80 feet wide, and subject to The
right OF dover and homestead therein OF " H.
helmiua Kruger as the widow OF William
Kruger. deceased. on the foil Jwi1g terms
TO yyit:-cash in hand.
Dated at Rock Island. Illinois, the eighth day
OF April, A. D., 10 3
FERDINAND G. MEWES.
J Guardian OF Said Minors
HENRY CURTIS Attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
Trayeling Is Dangerous.

COnstantgI pIo t toni GiarsDnhe, kidneys
which are akePt.ins pIsrc III iii the body
by delicate attachments. This is the
reason that travellers, trainmen, street
car men, teamsters and all who drive
very much suffer from kidney disease
in some form. Foley's Kidney Cure
strengthens the kidneys and cures all
forms of kidney and bladder disease.
George II. Hausan. locomotive engin-
eer, Lima, Ohio, writes: Constant
vibration of the engine caused me Il
great deal of trouble with my kid
neys, and | got no relief until | used
Foley's Kidney Cure" Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
Greatly Alarmed BY "A Persistent Cough
but Permanently Cured by Cham
berlaIn's Cough Remedy.

II. p. Burbage. student at law. in
Greenville, 5. c., had been troubled
for four or five years with II continue
Gus cough which he says greatly
alarmed me, causing me to fear that
was in the first stage of consump-
ton Mr.. Burbage, having seen
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy adver-
tised. concluded to try it. Now read
what he says of 1t: Il soon felt re-
marllable change, and after using two
bottles of the 25-cent size. was per-
manently cured" Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
The N-RaYR.

Recent experiments. by practical
tests and examination with the aid of
the X-rays, establish it as a fact that
catarrh of the stomach is not Il dis
ease of itself, but that it results from
repeated attacks of Indigestion. How
can cure my Indigestion" Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure is curing thousands.
1t will cure you of Indigestion and
dyspepsia. and prevent or cure ca
tarrh of the stomach. Kodol digests
what you eat-makes the stomach
sweet.
Sold by Harper house drug store;
4. j. Riess drug store. corner Seventh
avenue and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
Erecntnr,s Nntice.

Estate of John Blake Larkin, deceased,
The undersigned having been appointed
eXecutriN of the last will and testament OF
John Blake Larkin. late OF the county OF
Rock Island state of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that she will appear be
fore the county court of Rock Island county
at the county court room. in the city OF Rock
Island. at the June term. on the nrst Monday
in June 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 9Th day of April. 1908
CLARA !. LAREIN. EXecutriX-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

The clerk read the bonds of X. T. An
derson, as treasurer, III. e. Scha1fcr,
City Clerk, and William McConochie,
Mayor, which were approved by unanim-
Gus vote.
The clerk presented the annual re-
ports of various city officers, which on
motion of Alderman Birkel were re-
eeived and ordered published in pamph-
let form.
Alderman Birkel moved that the re-
firing Mayor and aldermen he given a
rising vote of thanks. Carried.
Alderman Gall moved that the Coun-
ell take a recess, and that on reassen-
bling the new Mayor and aldermen take
their places. Carried.
On reassembliBg Mayor Knox deliv-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
LEGAIS.
AdmInIstrator,s Notice.

Estate OF Henry BurgoWer. deceased.
the undersigned having been appointed
administrator with will annexed of the es-
tate of Henry BurgCwer. late of the county
of Rock Island, state of Illinois. deceased
hereby gives notice that he will appear be
tore the county court OF Rock Island county
at the county court room, in the city of Rock
Island. at the June term. on the first Monday
in June 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 Sth day of April A. D.. 1908.
MOSES BURGOWER-
Administrator with will Annexed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
GOLDSMITH & MCKEE insurance agenc

GOLDSMITH & MCKEE insurance agency.
Peoples National bank building. Rock
Island, Ill. Represent only firSt-ClaSs COM
panies writing fire, tornado. plate glass,
liability, burglary. accident and health
insurance. All policies issued upon the
latest plans and most liberal conditions
Surety bonds furnished through the Amer
lean Bonding company, of Baltimore. Nd.
Open every Wednesday and Saturday
nights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
HEATING AND PLUMBING.


CHANNoN, PERRY & COMPANY-Heating
and plumbing along scientific ana SAINT
tary lines. Careful and skilled workmen.
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone II38
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
ELECTRICAL.

W. A. ROBB & CO.-An kinds OF electrical
construction. Estimates furnished and
service prompt and reliable. Fine line of
gas and combination fixtures. 119 Eight
eenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
FUEL.

EMPIRE COAL s. COKE COMPANY Who're
sale and retail dealers in bituminous and
anthracite coal. Prompt delivery service.
Offices HIS First avenue Telephone west
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
ART DECORATION.

-
PARDON & SON-Artistic interior decora-
ton. Finest line of late pap9r carried and
skilled workmen employed. Moderate
prices, AZ Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
ringworm. letter, erysipeas. srald head pimples
blotches all skin diseases Relieves sealds, burns At
druggists o0c. johnston, Holloway q CO., Fhiiada-
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.

} Dim VOLK & CO.-Contractors and build.
ers. Also manufacturers of sash, doors
blinds aud mouldings. Dealers IN plate
window and art glass. Ofices and factory,
81 to 800 Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

WE WILL BOND YOU-Executors, admin
fstratorS, guardians, trustees. trustees or
any kind of judicial bonds; lodge and So
ciety officers; city, state or L. ). govern
ment officials; contractors; positions of
trust; in fact, any kind OF bond you want
except bail bonds). Terms reasonable.
HAYES & CleaveIand, resident managers,
Fidelity and Deposit company, of Mary
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

LOST "A Iady's gold watch with chateIaine
pin on Twelfth street or Fourth avenue
between Center station and Sixteenth
avenue. Name Carrie engraved inside
back cover. Liberal reward. Return to
Argus Office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS-Located e.767
feet above the sea All the year round re-
sort. a perfect place for rest. For partIc-
cal Director, Las Vegas, y. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

to 22l East Sixth
street, Davenport. Benson the spiritualist-
clalrvoyanL, psychic. phenomenal teacher,
Tells lust what you want to know and
helps you gain il. all without YOU saying
one word, or your II back. Tells Names
gives dates. tells in trance, then written
out. take it home. Money back any time
If it don't come true. No sign on the
house. Always home. Closed sundays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

MRS. L. Peterson, clairvoyant and pa mist.
s2sh Eighteenth avenue, Moline. Consult
her business; satisfaction guarani eed
or no money accepted. Take elm street
car.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
HnrELs ANn REsoKrs.

GRAND HOTEI-Famous ColfaX mineral
springs. Offers best accommodations at
reasonable prices. Address William Frey
Colfax, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-BusineSs depart
ment A thorough business training given
for entry into commercial lite. Terms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
LOST AND FOUND

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LOST-A Iady's gold watch and chain Satur-
day evening. FindeC return to Argus ONCE
and receive reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
PHYSICIANS.
DENTISTS.

j. IT. TAYLOR-Dentfst. once hours $50 to
II m, 100 to p. m. 2I9H Eighteenth
street, opposite Union once. Telephone
new $685.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

WANTED-In each county, local resident
representative to sell our high grade CT
CARS TO the trade on a new proposition;
quality and price defy competition. Able
statesmen can easily make from 500 to $500
month. Exclusive territory given; no
acted Apply with references TO George
Samels & Co, 69-7l Dearborn street, Chica-
go, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
INSURANCE.

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INSURANCE on dwellings and household
goods a specially. Oldest and best COM
panies, lowest rates c. r. Chamberlin,
Mitchell & Lynde block. Phone 1880
TORNADO TNSURANCE-Rates for city
property 20 cents per S1O0 one year, 20 cents
per 800 three years. so cents per 800 five
years. Call or address C. r. Chamberlin
Agent, Mitchell s. Lynde building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

HAYES & CLEAVELAND - The pioneer
agency. Old time and fire tested compa-
MES. Fire, lightning, plate glass tornado.
accident. lite, or almost any form OF risk.
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

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II. J. TOHER Il CO.-Brokers, Davenport.
Stocks, grain, provisions, cotton. Privale
wire to New York and Chicago. Offices
100 Main street. Telephone 407.
GEORGE H. SIDWELL & CO.-Commission
merchants. Grain, hay and provisions.
Members of the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
% years. No. 542 and 543 Rialto building
Long distance phone, Harrison 1866.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
CLAIRvoYANT.

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MRS. SULGE ,. the medium of kewanee,
is now in Moline at 1863 Sixth avenue. Call
and see this gifted lady. She tells your
past, present and future
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

" ~ ~ = 80
WANTED Position as stenographer by
young lady. Salary no object. Address
20 this ONCE.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WANTEO-WaShi to do at home. Adj
dress 20, this office.
WANTED-A housekeeper. only two chill
dren to care for. Apply at Sl4 Twenty
third street in the evening.
WANTED Orders for the Bowman Lawn
Weed cutter to be left at Benefits glove
store. and same VIII ne De deh ivttF oy w,
dence l1l9 Third avenue.
WANTED-Young men TO prepare for gov
eminent positions. Fine opening In all de-
partments. Good salaries. Rapid promo
lions. Examinations soon. Particulars
free Interstate Correspondence InSti-
tute, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
wANTED-Ladies to visit the Noondav
Rest rooms at 1SlSH Third avenue, near Y.
NJ. c. A. building. Good home cooked din
from to 8 D. m we exist for accommo
dation, not profit. Rooms open all day TO
ladies for rest.
DIRT given away for filling purposes on
Twentieth street Apply to H. E. Krell
us Seventeenth street.
IF YOU WISH your money TO earn higher
rate of interest than is paid by savings
banks, call on Marion e. Sweeney, attor-
ney, rooms 1886, Mitchell& Lynde building,
Rock Island.
y. P. WILLIAMSON buys, sells and ex-
changes all kinds of second hand goods,
will pay more than any other dealer and
sells cheaper. All kinds of stove repairing
and cleaning done also. J. p. Williamson,
1918 Second avenue. New telephone 5i6i.
DO YOU WANT AGENTSg-Many years ex-
perience places us in a position to give you
valuable Information along lines that will
assure you success. Ask for free letters
of information and bulletin of daily papers
that pay. We also start responsible par
ties in the mail order and agency supply
business. Lord s. Carver. Racine, Wis.
IF YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or rent
anything, engage helpor secure a situation
the Mail is the one paper in Moline that can
do 1t for you. Mail wants are popular and
Nail wants bring results. One-half cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash in
advance. 2-cent stamps will do. Evening
and Saturday Mail. Moline. Ill
HrrD urnrArn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
REAL ESTATE.

(. J. BURNS-City and country real estate.
If you have property for sale. list il with
me. If you want TO buy will do my best
to get you what you want. Room IL, Mitch
ell s. Lynde block. Telephone 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

as stenographer by
young lady Salary no object Address
20 this once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
ARCHITECTS.


LEONARD DRACK-Architect and superin-
tendent. Skinner block. second floor.
once hours-IO to IL a N 4 to $50 p. N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
FLORISTS.

THE LONGVIEW Park Floral company,
Never & Behring, Props. Green houses
lll5 Fifteenth street. Plants, cut flowers
and designs.
HENRY GAZETTEER - Proprietor Chippian-
mock nursery. Cut flowers and designs of
all kinds. City store, 1907 Second avenue.
Telephone $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

MONEY TO LOAN-In any amount, on any
kind of security. Also choice property tor
sale or rent w. L. Coyne. $50 Seventeenth
street, up stairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

WANTED-An established wholesale house,
recently Incorporated, extending business,
desires tRengage competent manager for
branch N6use. Salary 800 per month, ex-
penseS and commission. Must invest 81, 900
in capital stock OF company, on which divi-
dend of per cent will be guaranteed, and
furnish satisfactory references. Address,
X
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
LAUNDRIES.

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ROCK ISLAND STEAM LAUNDRY-BaurS-
field & Sexton, proprietors. Fine finish and
quick service. 1914 Third avenue Phone
west 1928.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

CONNOLLY LLY-Attorneys at
law. Money loaned. once over Cramp-
tons book store, 1913 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

JACKSON, HURST s. STAFFORD-Attorneys
at law. once in Rock Island National
bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
Observation-Disclosures

McCASKRIN & Observation-Disclosures at
law. Rock Island and Milan. Rock Island
ONCE in Bengston block. Milan once on
Main street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
EDUCATIONAL


VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school for
girls conducted by the Sisters OF the Visi-
tation Rudimentary and higher branches
and all polite accom- plishments taught.
Twentieth street and Fifteenth avenue,
Rock lSlaud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

WE make Speciality OF Ioanlng money on
household goods, horses, wagons, etc,
without removal and in quiet way. Cali
on US for quick loans Fidelity Loan COM
pany, Room %, Mitchell s. Lynde block.
WANTED-To loan money on diamonds,
watches. jewelry, hardware, musical in
struments, bicycles, clothing, dry goods,
furniture, etc. Highest cash prices paid
for second hand goods of all kinds also.
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. All business transactions
strictly confidential. His new number and
location, 1923 Second avenue. Don't forget
IT. Jones' secondhand store Two rings
on t34T
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

FOR RENT-A nicely furnished front room.
Apply at 53s Tive ntieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
WANTED-AGENTS.

WANTED
WANTED - Trustworthy person IN each
county to manage business, old establish
ed house, solid financial standing: straight
bona hde weekly cash salary SIS paid by
direct from headquarters; money advanc-
ed for expenses. Manager, 379 CaXton bldg.
Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

IF YOU WISH your money TO earn higher
rate of interest than is paid by savings
ney rooms 1885, Mitchell& Lynde building
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05
MONEY TOLOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN.
MONEY TO LOAN on real estate security at
lowest rates. Marion E. Sweeney, attor-
ney, rooms 1855, Mitchell s. Lynde build
ing, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-05

Union Printing Co. .................... 81
Rock Island Argus Observation-Disclosures. 20
SPENCER SQUARE ACCOUNT.
r. Champion. Park Commissioner 20
GARNSEY SQUARE ACCOUNT.
w. Sehnert, Park Commissioner $50. 81
LIGHT ACCOUNT.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-08
NOT ONE A DEGENERATE
DESCENDANTS OF FIRST MISSION
ARIES TO HAWAII ARE ALL GOOD.
Bishop Rostarick Denies q Frequently
Repeated Statement-The Friars'
Land Question.
special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The charge is fire.
quently made that the descendants of the
missionaries who went to the Sandwich
islands from New England many years ago
have become degenerates. 1t was the
American board, the Oldest of American
missionary agencies, that sent these mis-
sionaries out. and the story of their jour-
ney around Cape Horn and their labors in
the Sandwich islands is one Of the classics
of missionary literature. Those whom they
converted in Hawaii were the same who
brought into existence a Christian state
and secured its annexation. Bishop Res
tarick, of Honolulu, denies with emphasis
the degenerate story. and declares that
descendants of these New England Congre-
gationalists are among the leading citizens
Of the islands. he says he knows of none
who is not a credit to his ancestry, and
asserts that he has made 1t his business,
since going to the islands two years ago,
to- ascertain the truth of the allegation.
Bishop Restarick looks upon the Hawaiian
islands as ideal for the training of Chinese,
who will. when converted and educated,
go back to China and leaven the mass of
heathendom there. To this end he advo-
Gates the founding of schools on the islands.
and says there are there already, without
sending to China for them, thousands of
bright young men, converted to Chris
tianity, anxious to be educated and then
to be sent to their native land to teach the
gospel.
The perplexing question Of the disposal
Of the friars lands in the Philippines will
be very soon solved If Roman information
may be credited. The matter has been
at a standstill because the religious orders
demanded s16,OO),OoO for the lands, which
was twice much the American gov
eminent was willing to pay. 1t is now said
that the Pope has directed that instruc-
tions be sent to Mgr. Guidi, the apostolic
delegate to the Philippines. to complete
the negotiations before the departure of
Governor Taft for the United States, and
1T is thought in Rome that a compromise
will be made in the matter of price and
that $100O0.0O0 will be accepted from the
American government. Pope Plus has
also decided another question about the