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The Washington times., 1904-01-01
WHITE DEER'S SLAYER
WARNED OF TROUBLE
AibinO Animals So Rare, Veteran
WoOdsmen Have Always Refuses
to Kill Them.

LAKE GEORGE. N. Y. Jan.
adirondack guides are predicting dire
misfortune viii befau Wesley Jordan
OF Saranac Lake. because in the last
week OF the hunting season he shot a
white deer. the second ever known =,
nave been killed In the Adirondacks A
whlte deer is so rare in the Adirordacl-s
that when one does appear il is re-
garded with superstiticus awe
Jordan has received letters from al
parts or the country warning him Il
prepare for trouble, but he takes no
stock in the superstition. and is having
the deer mounted by a taxidermjst The
belief that the slayer of one of these
animals would meet with some grest
misfortune has been so general. how
ever. that from time immemorisl SUCH
white deer as have been seen from wear
10 year have rarely been molested by
the arrow of the Indian or the sho;
OF the white man.
A few deer nearly white were killed
In the Adirondacks years ago. but this
Is only the second, according 70 sons
OF the Oldest guides. that was a perfect
albino.
Rodney West, the Essex county
woodsman. says that If a complete al
bino deer is killed the rest OF the deer
usually leave that neighborhood. and
that is why an Indian will not kin a
white deer.
Six white deer" said West the Other
day, and only one OF them a buck
have been seen in America since 1897
and have had at least one good chanc
to get 5000 by killing one. but I don
want money bad enough Just YET to d.
that. Where a white deer chooses II
haunt the others love to resort. I have
seer this many times"
The only other white deer knouyp -
have been killed in the Adirondacks n m
peared in keene Valley in the autunr
of 1855. and became very tame Ii va
a beautiful creature, having a neck an
tail of pure white, while the upper mar
of the BODY and hack was nearly white
This deer had white eyes, though
usually the eyes OF the albinO are pink
The hunters decided not 10 modest thi.
albino, and, when the heavy snow cam,
an attempt was made to capture il alive
The dogs chased IL. however, and wher
exhausted IL passed near a traveller
who caught IL and cut its throat The
man was not aware of the agreement
among the hunters 10 preserve the doe
and he deeply regretted his act.
A white deer was seen four years ago
near Cranberry Lake, ST. LawrenC,
county. Ii was accompanied by a fawI
OF the usual color. but neither was mo.
Tested by the woOdsmen.
One winter several deer were seer
near Indian River by TippecanO,
Knapp. a wel!-knOwn guide. The lead
ers We're a big white buck and whit,
doe a party OF hunters attempted [,
capture the white deer alone, but th'
herd got away.
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
TKEATER MANAGERS
TO COMPLY WITH RULES

The expressed willingness of p. b.
Chase. Edwin j. Bulkiey. aad John w.
Lyons. proprietors Of the Grand. En-
pire, and Academy Thcaters. 70 comply
with the District regulations concern
ing proper fire protection has caused
the authorities 70 hold up The serving OF
the warrants issued against them yes
terday by Assessor DarneiIIe chareinP
them with operating unlicensed theate-s.
The licenses were withheld because of
a Noncompliance with The fire regula-
lions.
All three of the managers exnress their
Willingness 10 comply with the regula-
lions so the serving OF the warrants mas
been postponed for thirty davs. by which
thne, II the regulations are ecomplIed
"lth' the matter will be dropped
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
REP. LAMAR FAV0RS
PANAMA CANAL TREATY

PENSACOLA. Fla. jan. Hon Will
liam b. Lamar, Florida's new Represen-
tative, in public interview. says .he
Panama treaty must be ratified, as
Florida and other Southern States viii
be greatly benefited thereby.
Mr.. Lamar says il is a mistake
for the Democrats 10 oppose it. thereby
playing into the hands OF the Repub-
licans
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
JOSEPH ROBERTS DIES
ON WAY TO HOSPITAL

Joseph /. Roberts, ladies' tailor, in
business here. but living in Baltimore,
died suddenly last night, from apo
ploxy.
Mr. Roberts, at the time he was
stricken. was visiting his brother.
Nathan Roberts. who lives on Birney
Street. Fort Reno. and the attack was
entirely unexpected. He was carried
first 20 the house OF "a neighbor. Mr..
Collins. and DR.. Collins was called IN.
Tho police ambulance was summoned.
and the man was started for Garfield
Hospital. but died on the way. where
upon the body was taken to the morgue.
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
Passing Down the Line.

Some OF the notable women who passed
down the line We're gowned as follows:
Baroness Won Sternburg, gray velvet
large white hat.
Baroness Won dem Bussche. dark blue
crepe &c chine.
Madam de Hengelmuller wore stun
ming gown of brick-colored cloth. trim
med with sable, blue and white hat
decorated with long plume.
Baroness Giskra, gray crepe and hat
to match.
Tho Misses Calderon, identical cos
tunes Of white cloth, with large black
hats
Mrs. de Chair. wife of the naval at
tache OF the British embassy. white
cloth gown. with white hat
Mrs. Waterlow. wife of Sidney Water
low. third secretary. British embassy
gown Of mauve cloth. with hat TO match
Mrs. Depew. pale green mousseline
trimmed with yellow lace Miss Anne
Depew Paulding in yellow mousseiine.
Mrs Foraker, light blue; Miss For
aker. nile green and lace; her sisters.
Mrs. Wainwright and Mrs. Matthews,
were in blue and cream, respectively
Mrs. Dalzel, light blue.
The Misses Harlan. daughters of the
Associate Justice. cream; Miss Edith
Child, black.
Miss Marie McKenna. light blue; Miss
HHdegarde McKenna. cream, with lace.
Miss Warren, daughter Of the Wyom-
ing Senator, cream white.
The Washington times., 1904-01-01

Sun. its insignia being a golden sun
emitting red rays.
Baron Covers wore the full dress uni
form OF the envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary of the Neither
lands diplomatic service. On blue and
silver sash were fastened the Grand
Cross Order, Star of Roumania, and
the Grand Cross Order, Takovo of Ser
via. conferred by the late King Alex
ander. Other orders with which he was
decorated were Knight of the order of
the Netherland Lion. commander of the
order of Saint Savior of Greece, with
the star, commander St Anna and St
Stanislas, of Russia.
Follows the Diplomatists.
After the passing of the Diplomatic
Corps. with its glitter and jingle. came
Senators. Representatives and Delegates
in Congress, the Commissioners and Ju-
dicial officers of the District of Column
bia.
The judiciary, grave, dignified seniors.
next paid their respects to the Chief
Magistrate and the first lady of the
land The Supreme Court, headed by
the Chief Justice, with Mrs. Fuller and
Miss Fuller, Justice Harlan with the
Misses Harlan and Miss Edith Harlan
Child, Justice Brewer, Mrs Brewer,
Miss Brewer, Justice Brown, Justice
White. Justice McKenna, and the
Misses McKenna, Justice Peck
ham, Justice Holmes. and JUS
tice Day. the latter appearing for the
first time in his Official capacity at the
White House, with their families, filed
past. They were followed by the judges
of the United States Court of Claims.
the judges of the Court of Appeals. the
judges of the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia, former Cabinet mem
bers and former ministers of the
United States.
Army and Navy.
Officers of the Army, Navy and Marine
Corps, Commanding General and general
staff of the militia OF the District of
Columbia, glittering in gold lace and
bright buttons. made almost as bril-
liant a showing as the diplomats.
After the reception Of the Army and
Navy little order was observed, il then
icing case of first come first to enter.
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
DIED.

SMITH Suddenly, Friday, January l. 1904. az
l2;l5 a. m, RORERT l. SMITH, ST., in the
sixty-third year Of his age.
Notice Of funeral hereafter II
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
NEW YEAR IN CHICAGO
A DAY OF FUNERALS
At Midnight All Was Quiet
in Stricken City.
ISSUES A PROCLAMATION
Flowers Meant for Restaurants Were
Taken Down and Sent to Hospitals.
Stores to Be Closed Tomorrow.

CHICAGO. Jan. 1.-The new year came
to Chicago with muffled drums. Scarce
~ a sound was heard as 1904 entered.
January la day OF funerals-was re-
ceived in silence. Streets were almost
deserted. even down town. Men hurried
silently along the sidewalks. There were
not a half dozen sjn horns within the
loop.
Merrymakers were quiet when In the
streets, and subduec even in the res
taurants. Noise. except in few scat
tered districts was unknown.
IL was a remarkable spontaneous tes-
timony to the prevalent spirit through
oct the city. Mayor Harrison had asked
in an official proclamation that there be
no noise, but few Of those who desisted
from the usual practices of greeting the
new year knew that they had been re-
quested to be silent.
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
Army and Navy.
GORGEOUS COSTUMES
OF NOTABLE WOMEN

The costumes of the women in the re
ceiving line We're:
Mrs. Roosevelt. white panne velvet;
diamond ornaments, carrying lilies OF
the valley.
Mrs Hay. gray crepe cloth: carrying
lilies Of the valley.
Mrs. Knox. white crepe de chine; car
ried lilies OF the valley.
Mrs. Payne. white silk trimmed with
lace; carried lilies of the valley.
Mrs Hitchcock. black and white silk;
lilies of the valley.
Miss Wilson. white cloth gowns lilies
of the valley.
Mrs. Cortelyou, lace robe; lilies of the
valley.
Miss Roosevelt wore an exquisite gown
Of blue wolfe.
Miss Louise Jones, a white cloth gown
Miss Hitchcock. pale blue: Miss Mar
Garet Hitchcock. cream.
The Washington times., 1904-01-01

SPECIAL NOTICE-A meeting a
Flremen's Insurance Company. Of
ingtOn and Georgetown will be +
its Office IN MONDAY. JANUAR 49,
1901. at 70 O'CLOCK NJ. for tie cleo
ton Of thirteen directors. POSs- OPEL
at II a. m c. w. HOWARD. Secretary
de17-fSt
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
FATE PLAYED PART
IN THE HOLOCAUST
Strange Combination of
Factors Aided Fire Fiend.
BARGAIN" CROWD PRESENT
Asbestos Curtain Failed, Exits Barred.
Fireproohng Defective, Thsater
Without Smoke FIues.
BARGAIN" CROWD PRESENT

CHICAGO. Jan. These facts stand
out In relation TO the Iroqouis Theater
fire:
l. There was, according to law. an
asbestos curtain, which IL lowered would
have confined the flames TO the stage
for a time at least This curtain was
not lowered. Eddie Foy. the prihcipal
comedian. says ne called again and
again for the curtain 70 be lowered and
got no answer. Others say some sort
OF on attempt was made TO lower the
curtain, but that IL stuck part way
down. IL 1t had come down the great
loss OF life would probably have been
averted.
The exits, which were provided by
law Tor just such emergencies. were
blocked by iron doors. and these doors
were locked The struggling victims
strove to batter them down with their
naked fists
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
HOLIDAY GIFTS!

OF coal given 10 a needy family makes vrr
gracious present at this season. The ALE
GHENY COMPANY. SIS llth st. NV. del9-u
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
GtOD WEATHER SMILES
UPON DAYS GREETINGS
government Bureau Man
Alone Was Sad.
RECEPTION AT Y. M. C. A.
Associations, Lodges, and Various
Organizations Keep Open House to
Their Many Friends.
AT Y. NJ. C. A.

The failure of the Weather Bureau to
make good its sOmbre predictions OF
RAIN or snow today gave added zest to
the numerous receptions, public and
private, which were scheduled for the
AFTERNOON and evening. Aside from the
private calls to be paid. nearly every
BODY IN the city had some lodge or or
ganization to visit, and the day was one
or prolonged and continuous exchange
OF greetings and good will
Al the Young Mems Christian ksso-
citation the time-honored New Year re-
ception attracted the usual attendance
OF enthusiastic members and their
friends There was constant stream OF
visitors all day. In the evening re-
freshments Will be served and amusc-
ments of various kinds provided The
oacers of the association expressed
themselves this morning as highly graft
fled with the number and cordiality Of
those who had called to wish the as
ISOLATION a happy New Year and success
in its attempts to raise the 81, 900 neces-
saly before the Rockefeller gift b.
comes operative.
At w. C. T. U. Rooms.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union Will hold its reception from to
o clock. at sd Sixth Street northwest
The reception committee is composed
OF the most prominent members of the
Union and has been assured that the
greater portion of the Washington work
ers in the cause of Temperance will call
10 exchange fluctuations and opinions.
a few informal addresses upon the lines
Of special work to be followed this
year will probably be made.
Martha Chapter. No. 4, Order of the
Eastern Star. will hold it's reception
from 6 to 10 O'Clock. in the Naval
Lodge Building Fourth Street and
Pennsylvania Avenue southeast The
reception committee is composed Of
some of the highest Masons In Wash
ington.
The women of the auXiliaries will re-
ceive the Spanish War Veterans at the
home OF the veterans 40 Sixth Street
northwest. from s to II o'clock. There
will be music and refreshments. The
reception will be the rallying point to-
night for those who served in the Span
ish war.
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
Crepe in Every Street.

There were mourning families in
every neighborhood; crepe in every
street grief stricken relatives through
out the city; identified dead In the
morgues and sufferers in the hospitals.
The citizens did not need TO be re-
quested to keep quiet.
January l. 1904. meant the beginning
of funerals and the burial of dead who
might have lived to take part in merry
making last night A year ago in down
town Chicago the din was an ear
splitting racket of horns. whistles,
yells, songs, and exploding cannon.
Last night from the factory districts
there came blowing of whistles which
met no response in the streets. In the
restaurants there were gay crowds, but
the merriment was subdued.
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A MEETING OF THE STOCKI
ers of the Capital Traction Co
for the election OF directors viii 7
at the office OF the company. Unto
senger Station. on WEDNESDA
18TH DAY OF JANUARY. 1904
polls will be opened at 10 a.
closed at u m G. T. DUNLOP. u
dent; c. N. KOONES. Secretary
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
Respondent in Gold Lace.

The japanese minister. Mr.. Takahira.
usually so modestiy attired. wore uni
form Of dark blue, resplendent with
gold lace and decorated with many or
ders The blue Gordon of the Sacred
Treasure was drawn across his breast
and fastened on each lapel with gold
stars. Another conspicuous for its
beauty, as, well as being the highest or
der in the power OF the Emperor TO
bestow. was the Order Of the Rising
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
No Flowers or Music.

mo music" was the general rule
throughout the city At Rector's the
management took down flowers which
were 10 have decorated the restaurant
and sent them TO the hospitals where
the injured theater victims are
Mayor Harrison has asked Chicago 10
observe tomorrow as a day OF general
mourning for the victims of the lrO-
quOis Iheater fire. He has ordered the
City Hall closed that day and request
ed business houses. and more especially
places of amusement, TO do the same
The idea OF the mayor is that the city
should have a day set apart 20 bury its
dead
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
Fifth in Line.

The French embassy, q year ago the
last on the list. was fifth in line today.
II was headed by the ambassador. n.
Jusserand, who wore the regular Euro
pean uniform OF the diplomatic service,
his only decoration being the beautiful
Legion OF Honor insignia Madam JUS
serand accompanied her husband and
was followed by Viscount de Chambrun
and Commander de Faramond.
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
Women and Children.

D. The audience was composed. nine
tenths. of women and children Il was
a bargain matinee" day for Klaw &
ErlanSer's Mr.. Bluebeard." prices
having been reduced for the occasion. SO
that there was a large attendance. and
an attendance peculiarly helpless in
case Of accident
T. There was no fire alarm box In
front or the theater. as customary. A
man mad TO run some distance and turn
IN an alarm by word of mouth. losing
time Of inestimable value.
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
Guests for First Time.

The British ambassador, Sir Mortimer
Durand Lady Durand. and Miss Du-
Srand appeared together for the first
f!mc as guests at a formal White House
Anction. and were most cordially gre ct
both by the President and Mrs.
FtroscveIt. They We're accompanied by
1Arthur S. Railoes. first secretary; Lieut.
Col. ". J. Foster. military attechc:
Capt Dudley Rawson de Chair and Mrs
de Chair. Percy Wyndham. Herbert
Derlne. second secretary; Sidney Water
tow and Mrs Waterlow Sir Mortimer
wore the full diplomatic uniform. heav-
sly decorated.
The legations were headed by Mr.
Grip, the minister from Norway and
Sweden. and Senior DR. Don Joaquin
Yela. charge d'afaires ad interim from
The Washington times., 1904-01-01

n PICTURESQUE fIBuIt.
One OF the most picturesque figures in
the diplomatic procession was the Aus
frian ambassador. Mr.. Hengelmuller
who. gay in a red tunfc. with trousers to
match. high boots and a tall peaked cap.
ornamented with a glisteDing jewel. fol-
lowed with his handsome wife, Madam
Hengelmuller.
Immediately after them came Baron
Giskra and his American wife who were
accompanied by their guest. Miss Elliott.
a noted Southern beauty. Count Hoyos
and Mr.. Rubido Itchy completed the
members OF Baron Hengelmuller's off,
cial family.
The Washington times., 1904-01-01
No Shaft for Smoke.

o. There was no shaft or fiue at the
back OF the stage for carrying the smoke
ana flames away from the auditorium.
such as are in use in other big struc-
lures OF the kind. according to criticism
OF the construction OF the building pub
lshed in the 'F'ireproof Magazine some
time ago.
D. me method Of fireprooing the bal
eony and gallery is declared to have
been defective, because metal lath was
used In exposed construction, instead OF
being buried in concrete
q 1t is said that the means of exit
from the balconies and galleries were
not adequate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-16
FOR RENT-HOUsEs

FOR RENT-Flat, corner Sixth avenue and
Twentieth street. Heat furnished. all
modern Conveniences. INQUIRE of NJ Nj.
Sturgeon, Room 19, Mitchell Lynde build
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-16
HYoMErs SUCCESS IN THIS CITY
Cured Many Serious Cases of Catarrh
II II. Thomas viii Refund
Money if it Fails.

No other medicine or treatment for
catarrh has ever achieved such quick
and remarkable success in Rock Isl
and rs Hyomei. The fact that +. H.
Thomas when he first intro
Guced Hycmei sold ii under
positive guarantee to re-
fund the money in case it did not cure
contributed largely to its successful
Introduction. y guarantee from a
firm like T. H. Thomas gave people
confidence at the start.
IF il had not possessed unusual mer-
it. an offer like this would have re-
suited in an enormous loss. But cur
ing a. it did. Hyomci soon gained an
euvia bic reputation and made many
friends who recommended it far and
near. Its success here in Rock Isl
and has been remarkable and +. II.
Thomas i still selling il ON his per
sonal guarantee to refund the money
in case il does not give satisfaction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-16


BY virtue OF az order aud decree of the
county court of Rock Island county. Illinois
made and entered By said court at the
February A. ID. 0fterm oil said court on the
third day of February. A. D. 1894, made on
the petition of the undersigned, Clement
p O'Neiu, administrator OF the estate Of
J ohm orwell deCeased d. for leave TO cell the
real estate OF said deceased or so much
thereof as may be necessary TO pay the
debts and claims against said estate, / shall
on Saturday. the I2th day of March. A. ID
1904. next at the hour OF Two O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day. sell at pubic sale AZ
the east entrance to the court house. in
the city of Rock Island, in said county. the
following describes real estate. to-wit:
number six co. and the east sixteen feet fl0
fl OF lot number seven t7), ali IN block
number one ~ in Aldsy's second addition
10 East Rock Island. IN the city OF Moline
? South twentY-siX aud-onc half feet
C26H fl of lot mum Der one "a. in block mum
Der thirtv-eight 49,, in the Chicago OF lower
addition TO the city OF Rock Islsnc-
g Lot number three (3D, in block one %
in BROOKS addition 20 the city of Rock Is
land.
l. The east half 81 Of lot number seven
per's sec ond addition to the city Of ROC K
Island.
Lot number seven "a, in block M n Der
two (2) in George L Davenport's addition TO
the city of Rock Is and.
8 The east half (5z) OF lot number seven
"a In block mum Der four 90, In b StiCkuey =
addition 10 the city of Rock Island, together
with the dover ana homestead interest %
Eta Conwell, widow of said deceased. in the
said real estate. ali of above dscT iDsd real
estate being situated in the county of Rock
Island. and state of Illinois. upon the follow
ing terms, to-wit. cash IN hand.
Dated this 5th day of FeDruarv, A D.. 10 4.
CLEMENT =. O'NEILL-
administrator Of the estate OF John Con.
JACKSON. HURST STAFFORD. Attor
neys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-16

law, and n. a. Larson, Swedish Advokat
Money loaned. once over CrampIon'S
book store, I7lo Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-16

McENIRY & McENIRY-Attorneys at law.
Loan money on good security; make col
lecIionS. References, Mitchell & Lynde
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-16
nTaater,a Sale

william McEniry. z. d. Sweeney and Loo
ney * Kelly. Attorn eys.
state of Illinois, tss
In the circuit court of said county in
chanCery.
TeIitha Munroe VS.. Pascal Bree cher, Jus
line Breec GER Nike Tsxman- w A. Por.
ter. Lydia Wheelan. r II Kelly, Ellen
Pearson, Nellie Eimhof. No. SOP Fore
closure
Notice is hereby gwen that by virtue of d
decree of said court. entered ia the above
entitled cause on the 25th Gay of December.
A D. 1913 shall. on Saturday, the Twentieth
daY of February. A ID 1904 at me nour OF 2
o CLOCK in the afternoon. at the east door OF
the court house in the city of Rock Island,
IN said county of Rock Island. TO satisfy SAID
decree sell az public yencue. to the highest
and best bidder for cash in naDd. those certain
parcels Of land situate in the county OF Rock
Island and state of Illinois, known and de-
scribeo as follows. to-wit-
The east forty 900 feet of lot No. Eight
90 in block No. Three 90 in Bailey & Boy les
addition II the city of ROCK leland Also
lot No. Two co in block No one % in Grn-
erai Rodman's addition 10 the CITY CT Rock
Is and
Dated at Moline, Illinois, this Twentieth
day OF January, A ID 1904
W. J. ENTRIKIN,
Master in Chancery. Rock Island county. Ill.
WILLIAM M'ENIRY & z d. SWEENEY,
Complainant Solicitors
LOONEY & KELLY, Defendant Solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-16
LEGAL
EXECUTORS Notice.

Estate of William b. Graves, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
eNeCuttiX OF the last will and testament OF
WIN I'm b. Graves. late OF the county OF
Rock Island state of Illinois deceased, hereby
gives notice that she will appear before the
county court of Rock Island county az the
county court room in The city OF Rock Island.
al the March term. on the hrSt MONDAY III
March next. at which time ali persons
having claims against said estate are notiheo
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 10 the
undersigned
Dated this 18th day of January, A. D. 1908.
CLARA n. GRAVES, EXeCutriX.