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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
ALBERT LEA COLLEGE
MAKES ASSIGN MENT
Difficulty is Due to Friction With
Another State
School.

Albert Lea. Mimi. Dec. 2G.-The
trustees of Albert Lea college have
made an assignment for the benefit of
creditors. The liabilities are from
$4,000 TO $4,000: assets five times as
much The downfall was brought
about in part by friction between Al
bert Lea college ana MacAllister col
lege. another Presbyterian state
school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Retireh Merohani Disannears.

Chicago. Dec. 2G.-AlonZo Weston
81 years Old. retired merchant left
the home Of relative at 2604 Fulton
street to 20 Ia the Chicago and North
western station to meet his wife He
has not since been seen. and the po-
lice have been asked to search for
him He had $500 in his possession
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
rwoPen Sketches of u..nte.

Rome. Dec. 26.-PrOfessor Giovanni
Livi. director of the state archives at
PolugRa. which town is the principal
center of Dante's fame. has found a
parchment dated 1323 on which are
two pen sketches representing Dante
crowned by Bologna.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Fatalities at Peoria.

Peoria. H.. Dec. 26.-lutensely cold
weather. the thermometer reaching Z
below here today. was responsible for
two fatalities. John Weir. aged -,
was frozen to death near ElmwOod.
and George Baumgarteu was found
frozen to tree mere. He had to he
torn loose Oy patrolmen and j. 80 bad
lv frozen he cannot recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26

Iowa City. Iowa. Dec. 26.-Aliye and
healthy. although without a spleen.
Miss Olive Smith of Kinross. Iowa. has
furnished a sensation in the world Of
medicine. She visited the University
Of Iowa hospital yesterday and re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Doesn't Understand Our style.

DR.. de Chateau was upon his feet in
an instant. sir" he cried. you have
insulted me grossly and in manner
impossible for me to overlook. You
must give me satisfaction. and my
seconds viii call upon YOU" The
place was i'll an uprOar. and for Il time
it was impossible to proceed with the
hearing. Friends of Kelly and DR..
de Chateau interviewed and the chal-
lenge was withdrawn. under protest.
IF the lawyers representing Mrs. Van
derbilt and Mrs. Oelrichs are not less
offensive" De Chateau said. y will
exclude them from my house"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Neglected to Turn onthe Gas.

Baltimore. Dec 26. - William Goe-
bel. 20 years old; Frederick Haber-
straw. 32. and William Beckhusser,
3S. were found dead in their room.
The men We're all butchers. and re-
tired late Christmas Eve. It is sup
posed they neglected to turn off the
flow of gas and were asphyxiated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26

butfress the integrity OF China. Both
speakers thought that the situation
had reached an extremely critical
Stnge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
KUHN WILL NOT BE MISSED
Jealous Savage Who Tried to Kill WOm-
an Who Did Not Love
Him.

Minneapolis. Dec. 2G.-Crazed by the
long continued use of strong drink. and
angered because the affection which
he felt toward his lAndlady. Mrs. Ida
Johnson. was not reciprocated. Gust
Kuhn attempted To take her life. and
killed himself hy cutting his throat.
Mrs. Johnson is janitresS of the block
at 1927 Washington avenue. north,
where the shooting occurred.
Kuhn shot the woman in the breast,
but the wound did not prove fatal.
Kuhn walked to his own room. and
sitting on the side of the he'd cut his
throat with large pocket knife. and
then stretching out at full length on
the bed shot himself twice with a 3S-
.'ibpr revolver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Harry New Doesn't Aspire.

Detroit. Dec 26.-Harry :. New. of
indianapolis. was questioned here COLI
cerning the report that he is to sue
ceed Perry Heath as secretary of the
national Republican committee. He
replied: Mr. Heath will remain the
secretary Of the committee until that
body is dissolved by the election of the
new committee. | have no ambition
10 become secretary of the national
committee and my name was used
without my consent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Beets Frozen in Lac Ground.

Muir. Mich. Dec. 26. - About 200
tons of sugar beets grown for the Ian
sing Sugar company are frozen in the
ground here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Beekman and Kelly Collide.

Hardly had the disagreement be,
tween Dr. de Chateau and Kelly been
adjusted before another arose between
Kelly and NJ. II. Beeknan. who repre-
sents the heirs of Mrs. Fair. I'VE
have given Mrs. Fairs mother $780,
600 already. in full settlement of her
claims.'' said Kelly. I'VE regard that
act on the part of our client as hav-
ing settled effectually any claim Mrs.
Nelson might have upon this estate
The Nanderbilts have given my
client 100000 of her own money. and
have kept SS.OOOOOO of it." retOrted
Beekman hOtly. For Il moment it
looked as though there might be an
other challenge 10 duel. DIR. de
Chateau and DIR. Perriquet both testi-
fed that Fair died first
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26

SenOr Porforio MeleHdez. tie civil
and military governor of Colon. gave
permission to the inhabitants to celc-
brate the event without restriction and
full advantage was taken of this per-
mission. At s p. III. Governor Melen-
deZ. accompanied by Il band and Il
military escort. together with great
crowd of the inhabitants. assembled
in front of the British consulate, where
the band played old English airs and
the crowd cheered most enthuSiastical-
ly. \ torchlight procession was after
wards formed. the crowd marching
through the streets singing: God Save
the King" This sentiment "God Save
the King is heard everywhere
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26

visiOnal government is making active
preparations for defense. San Pedro
de MacOris has declared in favor of
the insurgents. The situation here is
becoming extremely critical, though
the city is quiet in expectation of
events
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Business Is Much Depressed.

There is great depression in bust
ness circles as the result of the con-
stant disturbances of the financial SIT
uation. The tirancial condition of the
government is very bad. owing to the
fact that the duties were mortgaged in
advance by the government of Presi-
dent WOS V Gil. The United States
cruiser Panther and the gunboat New
port have arrived in port. The German
cruisers Nmeta and GaZelle also ar
rived. The Dutch warShip De Ruytcr
has been sighted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
quite Otherwise in Colon.

Colon. Dec 2G.-Colon just now is
in a state of joyful excitement fol-
lowing upon the news that the British
government has recognized the repub-
lie of Panama. This news. which was
conveyed by the British consul ut Pan
anna to the junta. was received here
later and Immediately circulated. The
foreign population of Colon is largely
composed of natives of Great Britain,
and the BritiShers joined the natives
in their inhilatiOn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-12
HUSBAND AND CHILD.
VOaNIe Bereavement Of Mrs. Mary {, Eig-
ham Cf This Cliy.

After a married life OF but little more
than a year Mrs. Mary Z. Higham Is to-
day mourning a double bereavement. her
husband, Wesley H. Higham. having died
Monday and her 3-months-old daughter
passing away yesterday morning. Is hours
after tho death Of her father
Mr Hisham had been m for some time.
md while on a visit 10 his parents NJ 372
valley street became so iH that he was
Obliged to remain there. Tho little girl
was taken 10 the home ~ her rrandnar.
ehts ~ lol Printerv street. She TOO vaa
soon taken ill. but IL was not Thought
that " vas anything serious until Mon
oaN' The DAY her father died whom Tho
ulsease tock turn for the worse and
Yesterday she followed him 10 tho land of
shadows ''''' W
Mr.. Higham's funeral took place from
MS parents. residence this afternoon and
,onorrow , the baby daughter will be bur
leh. Mr Higham wax well known among
the mill men az Olneyvine
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-12
LITTLE GIRL ROBBED.
Two Young Men Take 81 From Seven
Yssr-0ld Fanny Cooper.

case OF highway robbery In the~fifth
police district yesterday morning Is the
latest occurrence I'm the list that has been
recorded I'm the city OF the long line or
criminal offences that have taken place
OF late here and one from It's eircum-
stances particularly exasperating.
The victim OF the robbery was Little
Fanny Cooper. years old. and the per
petrators were two young men ls years
old who are known 10 the police and who
will doubtless be In custody before many
hours.
The little girl WAS sont on an errand by
her sister, Mrs Ida Donovan OF ~ Bog
man street who gave her a 81 bill to get
changed. Fanny went To store on Hi
ton street and the young men who ngur-
ed in the robbery were I'm the store az
the time and left while the want OF the
little girl was being attended 10,
At the corner OF Hilton and Bogmsn
streets they waited for her and demand
ed the money. The girl hesitated, put.
frightened by the movements OF one or
the strangers. handed it over. She then
rushed Ia her sisters home and related
her experience. There was some delay IN
reporting the case. as the publicity or the
affair was dreaded. and IL was not unui
evening that the officers became aware
Of the act. All officers In the district
were told TO be on the lookout for the
two, and other stations wer6 nouhed.
IL is said that both the young scoun-
drels are residents OF the district and are
known To the police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-12
POWER AND DUTY
Of THE PRESIDENT.
Secretary Shaw Delivers a Glowing
Address on the Chief Executive at
Silk Association Banquet.

New York. Feb. le.-Men prominent in
guests last night or the SILK Association
OF America at Delmonicos on the occa-
sion OF the society's Slst annual dinner.
At the guests table with President
Jacques Huber were Secretary Leslie NJ.
Shaw, Gen. Isaac Kahn. minister from
Persia; Gov. Chamberlain OF Connecticut.
Giovanni Branchi Italian consul general,
and Tsin Chang kwong, Chinese consul
At the port OF New York
Secretary Shaw. who responded to the
toast The President OF the United
States, said in part:
TREMENDOUS POWER.
The president while properly a most
potent influence in sthe realm OF legisla-
ZION. N the executive. No sovereign has
greater responsibilities and few equal.
Think what the president has done in the
last six years. | speak or the office and
not OF the incumbent
The president called an army into ex-
tstence, officored ~. clothed e. armed IL,
equipped IL: collected navy; then, as
commander in-chief OF both successfully
prosecuted a war with results perhaps as
far-reaching and important as any ever
waged on the globe. Then the president,
through his secretary OF war, took pos
session OF Cuba. paclfed it's people. stood
guard ana protected from outside inter-
ference and from international conten-
ton while a government authorized by
congress was created. constitution
adopted, an insular congress elected. and
then the president through his secretary
OF war. said: Are you ready And as the
answer came: Aye, Aye. Sir the pres-
dent replied: Hoist away and new
flag. fresh from the womb OF liberty.
sprung forth.
u
THE president, through his secretary
or war. took control OF the Philippine ar
chipelago, and with such consummate
wisdom and patience have the affairs OF
those islands been administered that the
people both weep and petition at the re-
port that the present representative OF
the president is likely 10 return 20
the states"
In closing. Mr.. Shaw said do YOU
charge me with having said nothing OF
the present incumbent Of that office
which we Americans believe TO be the
highest ever filled by man ?Then answer.
all that | have said ;alhes with the con-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-12
UNION AND ASSOCIATION.

The Eastern Dental Association, in
corporated under the laws OF the State
Of Rhode Island. with an authorized capt.
til OF $50. 600 90. has established Offices at
I12 Mathewson street. opposite News
ofIlce. for the practice Of dentistry IN all
its branches. by expert dental surgeons.
who are graduated from the prominent
dental colleges or the United States.
Embracing the latest and most scien-
tifc methods for the practice OF painless
dentistry Certificates OF mem bership to
the association. good for ono year. will
be issued for a 0O) one dollar. emitting
tho members to all the benefits of tho
association as follows:
Teeth examined without charge, teeth
treated without charge teeth cleaned
without charge. as often as desired.
Teeth extracted (painlessiy). without
charge. any number-with gas II desired.
Crown and bridge work. sets OF teeth.
filings ands all other work. twenty per
cent. discount from regular prices.
Being located on n side street. paying
one-half the rent usually charged. and
doing little or no advertising. enables us
by our association 60 make these dement's
possible All work fully guaranteed IN
every WAY.
, II has been and Will be the intention Of
this association 20 equip these oniccs
with oil the modern appliances for the
practice of painless dentlstry which can
be obtained only at great expense. A
visit 60 and inspection 81 our modern Of
fees - respectfully requested.
Hours S n. m. 10 p. N. Sundays,
10 10 4.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-12
AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY.

For some time the people OF Providence
were wondering what Ubero really was
Some ten days ago the secret came out
II was coffee and II has taken this city
by storm. TO the extent that everyone
is asking for Il.
Aside from the fine quality OF the brand
of the coffee from the Consolidated
ITbero Plantations Company OF Mexico.
which Is a consolidation OF about eighteen
of the largest plantations OF Mexico. the
company offers to the public a
most attractive and excellent opportunity
for Investment. I'm six per cent. gold b.a--
ing bonds which are a premier invest
ment and fully within the reach OF all,
poor and rich alike. The company Us cap
italized for $500 on no and its officers,
directors. and advisory board are com
posed of some Of the most well kn Nv n
men in the United States.
The company has spacious and hand
some offices in Providence. at 5l3 tan
igan building and are in charge OF MIR.
g. Edwin Sawyer. In their Office here
are many photographs Of the different
plantations of the company. showing
how vast tho enterprise is and just what
Is being done.
This opportunity for investment rs ono
worthy Of great consideration and one
that certainly should be taken advantage
of. MIR. Sawyer is well qualified 20 show
and 10 give minute details OF the opera
tions and investments and would he
pleased TO have those interested call on
him or he on them. There arc some in
tercsting booklets hearing upon this on
terprise and would be sent you upon
applica tion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-12
TANGLED
SKE|NS OF
ROMANCE
Fortune and a Name Unclaimed
by Girl Favored by a Call.
fOrnia millionaire In Will.

San Francisco. Feb. 12--Tangled skeins
OF a romance In the life OF Francis u.
Cunningham. California millionaire.
who died IN New York In 1893. have just
become public through the Ming OF sew
eral suits TO quiet title 10 the real estate
he left.
cunninsham's will hequeathed to Marie
X. Fnippini, an annuity os $1,000 and TO
her daughter, Gabrielle f. Filippini. for
her education, 5000 a year. which was
TO be Increased TO 5000 a year upon the
slfl becoming OF age, and further IN
creased when she arrived at the age or
tWenty-one To 5000. When she attained
the age OF twenty five years she was TO
receive lump sum OF $50, 900.
Who or what Marie Filippinl and her
daughter Gabrielle were or are form the
mystery or the dead millionaire's life.
All that can be gathered from the
musty records in the county clerks Of
Nice IS that the will was drawn with
great exactness, and the address OF the
benefciaries in question was given as
NO. Is Villa Dupont. Rue Pergolaz. Paris.
The Cunningham family was classed as
one OF the wealthiest I'm this city.
through fntermarriase with the Mills
and Folger families the Cunninghams
arose high in the social scale. When
Cunningham died in New York his wlII
was filed in that city. and afterward in
TINS city, where his most valuable hold
ings We're situated. The will conveys the
property 10 trustees In trust for his heirs.
The Will contains clause which au-
thorizes Gabrielle II. Filippini 10 assume
Gabriellee r. Filippini. OF the Rue PER-
goiaz' Paris, has never appeared 10 lay
claim TO the property. Shrewd buyers
VIII not finally close on the purchase or
mated from the titles, and this is the
reason for the suits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-12
MEDALS PRESENTED.
Company G, First Reflmsnt, Has Cumpll-
mentaY Drill at krmory.

The armory OF Co. G, First regiment.
was the scene of a most enjoyable event
last evening, 1t being the occasion OF a
complimentary drill given by the COM
pany to it's former commanding officers,
Lieut.. Col George A. Forsythe. OF the
First regiment, Major b. McSoley and
Capt f. NJ. Clark. the presentation OF
medals won on the range last summer,
and the presentation of a handsome
sword to Capt. Archie ~. Harden COM
manding the company.
Notwithstanding the bad weather there
was a good attendance OF friends of the
company. The company turned out
about 40 men.
The company was put through the reg
ular inspection movements and won the
men present.
Lieut.. Col Forsythe addressed the COM
pany at the close of the inspection, and
after complimenting them on the range
presented each man with the medal or
bar won by him as follows:
Expert. Capt A. III. Harden.
sharpshooter first lieut.. A. Fred Har-
vey. first sergeant r. b. Blaisdell. SER
geant A. r. Williams, sergeant G. II. Ay-
ers. musician G. NJ. Falkenberg. Jr,
privates II. r. Angel, w. j. Donovan,
A. Langley. w. q. Rickard and O. Strom.
Marksman, second lieut.. George Muir.
Ji.s corp. JoSspn Auly, JT.s prlNales -.
j. Bennett. J. II. Davies. Il. f.. Falk, G..
c. Greenlief G.. NJ. Michon. w. j. Mac
Dun. II. w. Steere and J. r. Wagner.
The officers were also presented with
the revolver medals won by them on the
range last season.
one OF the pleasanteset events of the
evening was the presentation to Capt.
Harden OF a beautiful sword. The
sword was presented by Major McSoley
i'm behalf OF the company. Capt. Har-
den was told OF q regard and esteem
with which he was held by the men OF
his command and hoped he would accept
the gift
The captain was taken completely by
surprise but expressed his appreciation
of the gift and the feeling that promp-
ted IL. The evenings enjoyment came
to a close with a chowder served in the
mess hall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-12
HOw's This :?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Il. J. CHENEY e. CO, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known f. J..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm
Toledo, o.; WALDING. KINNAN q
MARVIN. Wholesale Druggists. To-
ledo .
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mii.
cous surfaces OF the system. Testl-
monials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists
Halls Family pills are the best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-12
WHAT IS GOING ON in THE
LOCAL WOMEN'S CLUBS.

The regular meeting OF the Providence
Fortnighuy club was held at the home of
Mrs. Stephen Sessions, on Brenton street
near Olney street, on Tuesday afternoon.
with the president, Mrs. Louis l.. Angel,
IN the chair, and a large attendance Of
members together with few guests
from tho Ardirhebiah. Coventry, En-
breaso and Rhode Island Woman's clubs.
The study of the club In English his
tory was continued and I'm this connec-
tion several thoughtful and interesting
papers were presented. Mrs. Harry Y.
Gregory opened the afternoon with one
OF her fine papers on the English poet.
John Dryden. Glorious john as his
admirers termed him. Were we to con-
fine our paper 10 his biography solely"
she said. I'VE would be like one viewing
q beautiful landscape, who admiring the
massive oak or broad spreading maple In
the foreground. sa " nothing Of the grand
expanse Of fertile valley and hill. green
meadows and broad fields broken with
the flow of majestic river overshadowcd
by grand old mountains, all OF which
unite TO form a scene Of grandeur and
beauty. Therefore. in writing OF John
Dryden we must take mp much Of history
and contemporary events" Continuing
Mrs. Gregory briefly sketched the life OF
Dryden and something of the history Of
his time She dwelt also of the Vices OF
tho age and the RIGHTEOUSNESS which rer-
meated the literature OF the time and
which was also Dryden's besettlns sin
However great were the sins Of Dry
den AMI however corrupt his dramas"
she said. 1T is conceded that the world
owes him n debt OF gratitude. were 81
only for his having in his fables disin-
TERED for his countrymen the rich stores
OF poetry conceded in the then obsolete
and unread pages OF Chaucer and thus
prepared the way for a renewed and moro
reverential study OF the admirable pro-
ductions Of our older writer's.
His last poems and prose called forth
from DR.. Johnson the title OF Father OF
English Criticisms
He first taught the first principles OF
composition aud did so much TO elevate
the style OF literature that the close of
the lTth century owed much TO him"
Continuing Mrs. Gregory dwelt most in
telligently upon the writings OF Dryden,
closing with the thought that had he
lived a truer. purer life his old age would
not have been overshadowed with haunt
ing memories or closed In gloom.