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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-19
FIVE YEARS LATER
Mrs. Conrad Writes

at is with pleasure that l can in
form you that the cure has been per-
manent. Ii Is now six years since she
was cured, and there has been no re-
turn Of the disease since. l have ad-
vised q lot of friends to use Cuticura
IN all diseases of the skim
Instant relief and refreshing sleep
for tortured babies. and res; for
tired. frstted mothers, in warm baths
with Cuticura Soap and gentle anoint-
ings with Cutcura Ointment, the great
skin cure. This is the purest. sweetest,
most speedy. permanent, and econoTI-
ical treatment for torruring. distgur-
ing, itching, burning. scaly, cFSisted
and pimply skin and scalp humours.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-19
ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.
COUNTY COURT.
Rock Island county court, Judge E.

Rock Island county court, Judge f.
E. Parmenter presiding:
Probate.-In re conservatorship of
Harvey F.. Heron. Conservator's
oath taken and filed. Bond filed and
approved and letters of conservator-
ship issued TO said George E. Bailey.
Estate of Julia Clark Claim of A.
NJ Beal allowed in class at SIS. claim
of Kings Daughters in class ) at Sl.5O,
claim of Henry Sheesley in class ] at
S3S. claim of II. b. Engle in class l at
$14.50
Estate of Frank d. Scheible. In the
matter of claim of Otto Scheible. On
motion of executors hearing continued
until Jan 3. 1906. at 10 o'clock a. m,
at executors costs.
Estate of Benjamin Dhuyvetter. In
ventory filed and approved. Admins
traitors report filed and approved.
Estate of John b. Christy. Bond of
said Anna HoSette as administrators
filed and approved and letters of adj
mnistration issued to her.
Estate of Robert Wadsworth. Peti-
ton by F. w. Rank. public administra-
tor for letters of administration to col
lect considered and granted on filing
bond in sum of $4,000, to be approved
by the court. and taking the usual oath.
| Estate of David F. Kuhl. Children's
REIMBURSEMENT and selection filed and
approved and order turning over prop
erty selected to children.
In re guardianship of minor heirs of
Wilbur Brown. Guardians final report
filed and approved. Receipt and re-
lease of ward, Anna Pauline Brown,
now of age, filed and approved and
guardian discharged. Guardianship
closed
Real Estate Transfers.-A. E. Kohler
to Lillian E. Parsons, lot IL, block 2,
Thulin's Second add, East Moline,
$3.50
| Olof Olson to John II. Losie, part
lots II and II, block sc, Lower add,
Rock Island. $3.50.
Roxie Brusso and Robert Brusso to
| Charles Brusso, lots 6, T. 8, 8 and 10,
block SIS, Andalusia, $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-19
For Cracked Hands.

Rough skin and cracked hands are
not only cured by DeWitfs Witch
Hazel Salve. but an occasional appli-
cation viii keep the skin soft and
smooth. Best for eczema. cuts. burns.
boils. etc The genuine DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve affords immediate relief
in all forms of blind. bleeding. itching
and protruding piles. Sold BY all drug
Sists. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-19

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea is
simply liquid electricity. 1t goes to ev-
cry part of your body, bringing new
blood. strength and vigor. 1t makes
you well and keeps you well. 80 cents.
T. H. Thomas, Pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-19

Death Was Sudden.-Mrs. Cecilia
Antoinette Sutton. wife of Job Sutton.
died suddenly Sunday afternoon at he.
home. 2023 LeClairc street. She was
alone in the house At the time when
sac fell To the floor beside couch and
there expired before assistance could
reach her. For the past two years
Mrs. Sutton has been sufferer from
dropsy but her Illness was not consider
ed of an alarming nature. Deceased
was born near Rome. y. Y. IN 1S45 and
came to Davenport with her parents in
1857. The following year they located
mt Pleasant Valley where she was mar
ried to Job Sutton in 1868. In 1889 they
removed to Davenport. which has been
their home ever since.
O.
Death Of John killeer.-One of the
most interesting of Scott county char
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-19

Former Resident Passes.-Many old
Davenport friends will be sorry To hear
of the sudden death in the East OF
Henry NJ. Lee. son of the lamented
Bishop Lee of the earlier years of this
city. Mr. Lee was teller here for years
of the Davenport branch OF the Iowa
State bank and later the Davenpor;
National bank. and in recen. years had
been an occasional visitor here. He
for many years was prominent in the
business. manufacturing and social life
of Syracuse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-19
DAVENPORT DOTS.

First Fatal Accident.-Capt. Tom
Cunningham. who died yesterday after
noon as a result of internal hemorrhag
es after being run over by his FIRE
truck. was the first man connected
with the department To- meet death in
the line OF duty. He is survived by {
wife and three children. two sons, John
and Tom, aged II and -, and daugh-
Ter. aged 6. He joined the department
Oct. l. 1898. and formerly drove for
company No. l. later was on the Die
truck. and for some time had been cap
tain of hose company No. ; OF Harrl-
son and Twelfth street. He was about
80 years old. and lived at Lombard and
Ripley streets. The accident happened
a. about II 80 O'Clock The truck was
being driven along the south side OF
Fulton avenue at a great rate OF speed
Between Jordan and Eastern avenue,
Cunningham turned the team 10 the
left to get 10 the north of the tracks
since II is almost impossible 10 pass
a car on the south side. the space be
tween the tracks and the curbing be-
ing so narrow The tracks are high at
this point and, as the wheels struck the
H..
some manner which none of the eye
Witnesses can definitely relate. the
driver was thrown. The truck passed
over his body and the horses continued
at a gallop until they reached Christie
street. where they were stopped by En
Hall. who was at the tiller of the truck.
Jury Decentralization being out
for 81 hours. from Saturday morning.
until Sunday afternoon. the jury in
the case of Duggleby Bros, VS.. ak
Lewis Roofing company was finally al
lowed TO go home. although the II men
who composed It had reached no agree
ment and the question will have TO be
considered once more The Original;
suit was brought for 81 800 because OF
a defective roof.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-19

Death Of John kilIeen.-One of the
most interesting of Scott county char
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-15
Iannebec and Messa|on-
skee Boating Accidents.
chas, f. Robinson and Son
Nearly Drowned at Bath.
Two Young Ladies Rescued Near Lakeside,
in Exhausted Condition..

Path. NJ, May 14.-(SpeciaD.-
Charles F.. Robinson and his son. Her
,s,t g Robinson, nearly lost their lives
:, III. Kennebec river, this noon, by the
.,settirg of their canoe. This was a
nsw craft purchased by young Robin
son only q few days ago and he and
t;s father were taking their first trip
IN it today, when, without any warn-
ing the canoe upset ami turned turtla.
both men rlImg to carn Sioe and cried
for help. The tug Perry, capt. *.
/, Carleton, was coming down the
,ivar and as soon rs the two people
we're seen struggling in the water. capt.
Carleton drew up ana hcavinS lines
we're thrown to them. ana they We're
taken aboard.
The elder Robinson was nearly eN-
hausted and said he could not have
stood it in the water but a minute
longer Mr. Robinson is prominent
mill man and is now serving his second
war as member of the common coun-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-15
SAILBOAT CAPSiZED
Two Young Ladies in Water
of Messalonskee Lake.

Lakeside, Ne. May 1i.-Miss Gertrude
Kimbal and Miss Lou Williams, guests
at one of the cottages on the east side
Of Mcssalonskec lake. were capsized in a
slilboat here Saturday morning.
The young women managed the craft
well while coming over, but when they
attempted to beat back they were over
turned Fully 20 other boats We're in
sight the occupants Occupied in fishing.
but the accident was not discovered by
any one on the water. Mrs. Walter
llunncWel. who with her family IS occu-
pying cottage here for the week, dis
covered the overturned boat and the
young women struggling in the water.
Mrs. IIunnoWell saw that none OF til"
fishers had noticed tho accident and she
hgan screaming at TIL" top of her lungs.
but the wind WIS against h"r and Sh"
faiied 10 make herself heard. Mrs. Hun
newell remembered that - tin horn huns,
In her cottag" and securing that she blew
several blasts. finally attracting the at
tentiun Of one of the nearest boats.
Miss Williams and Miss kimball. both
good swimmers. had managed to Sccur"
holds on the keel Of the boat. Strength
was fast falling. however and both wo-
men tainted from exhaustion when res
cue'l by James Mulhern and Peter W"lch
Of Oakland. The women were cared for
by Mrs Ilnnncw"l until the arrival Of
physicians. who were brought here by
a launch The young women remained at
The illnneWeli cotta9c several h' tirS an.!
beyond Il weakness incident to the acci-
dent they are all right a4c;iin. but will re
cross the lake with an experienced boat
man
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-15
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. May 1.-THE lepres-
sion. Saturday. in northeastern Kansas
las advanced to lower Lake Michigan.
although its influence has extended far
TO the eastward. The Atlantic coast
high has given way rapidly. Numer-
Gus showers and thunder storms have
occurred in the middle Atlantic states.
Rain has also fallen in the upper Lake
region and southern New England.
Temperatures are generally above tie
seanonal average in all parts of the
country.
There will be showers and thunder
storms. Monday. in Atlantic coast dis
tricts. Tuesday will be generally fair.
except in the Lake regions. whern
showery weather will continue. I'M
portant temperature changes are not
anticjpated. The winds along the New
England and middle Atlantic coast will
be increasing south, with thunder
storms and squalls.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-15
Judge Spear Confirms the
Probate Court Decision
In Giving Er|on Dunlap to
Grandfather Parents Appeal.
Convicted Liquor Dealers Sentenced d--Addi.
tlona| Divorces for Andruscoggin.

Auburn, Me-. May 1.-THE Anr;,
term of the supreme judicial court adj
journed at noon. Saturday.
One of the last acts of Judge Smear
was to render his decision in the an
peal of c. Archer and Susan Dunlan
from the decree of the judge of nro-
bate. appointing Charles S. Dunlan Of
Portland, guardian of his grandson.
Erlon Dunlap, son of c. Archer Dun
lap. The judge affirmed the decree of
the probate court.
e. Archer and Susan Dunlap imme-
diately filed exceptions to the decision
and the case will go forward to the
law court at Portland i'm June.
The following respondents in liquor
cases We're sentenced. Saturday. on nui-
sance Indictments: Alfred DOstie fine
OF 800 and costs. $S.11 and 80 days in
Jail. and in default of payment 60 days
additional; Charles p Groves, fine of
500 and costs, $24.10. and 80 days in
Jail. and in default of payment 60 days
additional. Joseph Wiscman. fine of
800 and costs, $2S.S5 and 30 days in Jail
and in default of payment 60 days ad-
ditioral; Adelard Baril. fine of 500 and
costs. s655 and 60 days in Jail. and in
default Of payment 60 days additional.
The following additional divorces
have been decreed during the term:
Myrtle Yates of Lewiston, from Her
bert A. Yates of Lewiston. for gross
and confirmed habits of intoXication
and cruelty. abusive treatment, name
of lihelant changed to Myrtle Estes;
CONTINUED on Page TwO)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-15
Advertised Bomb Throw
ing and Revolution
Fail to Materiialze g During Dur Rus
sian May Day Celebrations
Only Minor Disturbances Reported and No
Casualties in Those.

st. Petersburg. May 1.-THE widely
heraided May day demonstrations i'm
St. Petersburg were a complete fascu
ana reports from Moscow and the prov
inces indicate that order reigned. Sun
day, generally throughout the entire ex-
tent of Russia. Minor disorders are re-
ported mt Eeval. Kishoneff and one or
two other places. but up to midnight no
reports of serious tumults, or loss Of life,
have been received and the attempts or
the Social Democrats and Social Rev
outionists to signalize May day by
great anti-government demonstrations
appeared to have been thorough
failure. a
In st. Petersburg the day was passed
in almost perfect quiet and happily
without Il drop of blood being shed
The revolutionaries found 1t impossible
TO execute the program Of demonstra-
tions and bomb-throwing which they
widely advertised. the working men
declining to sacrifice themselves to ad-
vance the propaganda Of their self-con-
stituted leaders, and the advertised
meetings were attended chiefly by spec-
tatOrs.
Gov. General Trepoff handled the sit
uation firmly. but with view to
avoiding collisions and made his dispo-
sitions skillfully. Squads Of Cossacks
patrollcd the streets, reserves being
held cut of sight i'm cOurtyards. and
the Guards regiments were retained
under arms in their barracks. but
there was no occasion to call out eth
er.
The Associated Press correspondent,
CONTINUED on Page Three.)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-15
NlrROGLYCERiNE UNDER BOILER.
'enl Athearn, Thomaston. Ba'5Iy
Burned by the Explosion.

lhomaston Me-. May IA boiler
"''u INC building in which it was locat-
'' The quarry of ]. A. Creighton &
~ were wrecked and Renj. Athearn,
@SFu ?S. was badly burned. Saturday.
an explosion of nitroglycerine.
n''tafn ,b had lust lighted fire beneath
,,a polier when the explosion took
in~ NJ lie was thrown out OF the build
Ny W ioreo of the explosion. His arms
q, oufhed below the elbows and his
N.Y. was burned about the eyes. but it
fao,. no. Ihougnt his signt would be af
IN ~. me nitro glycarine. which was
e iorm of stick known as
mol. S'l and used in blasting out lime
W.. w was thrown into the furnace with
on se :. II is believed. The financial loss
bnna at building and boiler was several
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-15
ONE PERSON KILLED
And Many Injured During A Texas
Tornado.

Mount Pleasant. Texas. May IA
terrific tornado passed two and hals
miles southeast of here. Saturday after
noon. One woman was killed and many
persons were injured. The tornado first
struck the earth at Il point southwest
of the city and for 4 few moments It
appeared as if the town would be f.e-
stroyed. but the twisting funnel turned
in an almost easterly dire ction and af-
ter proceeding a mile Went northeast.
The path uf the tornado was half a
mile wide and the country for three
miles vas cleared Of every house. barn,
and fence.
Houses that We're occupied by the
persons injured were destroyed. To-
night every doctor i'm Mount Pleasant
is caring for the wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-15
Whiskey and Opium Caused
Herbert Cr0ker's Death.
Coroner Finds No Evidence
Showing Foul Play.
Case Will Drop So Far as Police Are Con-
cerned-- Brother After Body.

Kansas City. Mo-. May 1.-THE police
have completed their investigation Of
he visit of Herbert V. Croker. son IF
Richard Croker. formerly New Yori;
Tammany leader, 10 an opium joint AMI
To North End saloons preceding his
death in an Atchison. Topeka & Santa
Fe train near Newton, Kan. Frida, !
morning. and unless the relative of
young Croker desire, no further action
on the case will be taken by the Kan
sas City poire.
Charles Wilson. the negro porter at
the Coates hotel. who accompanied
Croker to the opium den and later put
him on 4 train, was released from Jail,
today.
Richard Croker, Jr., passed through
Kansas City, today. on his way to New
ton to get the body OF his brother,
which it is believed will be taken to
New York.
Detectives met Mr.. Croker at the sta
tiOn and told MIN the pal ticulars of his
brothers visit to Kansas City.
Mr.. Croker asked if it were possible
tha this brother had been murdered and
was told that the result Of the investi-
CATION did not warrant sdch n cOnclu-
sion. Croker said that his brother left
New York with $1O0 and that his fami-
ly did not know thar he intended TO
stop ut Kansas City. A man, said to be
a brother of Lewis Nixon, was with
Croker.
Cookers companion said that Herbert
Croker was Secretivn man and did
not take his parents or brothers into his
confidence and that it was not surpris-
ing that he did not give out his identi-
ty in Kansas City. He said that Her
Continued on Page Three.)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-15
Making a Total Of III
Known Dead at Snyder.
More Damage by Wind Storms,
Saturday and Sunday.
PeopIe.o Section Post Storm Watches and
Are Digging 5000 Tornado CeIIers.

Snyder, Okla. May 14-Four more of
the persons injured IN Wednesday
nights tornado. died, today. namely
Miss Mize. Mr.. Paulson. John McCart
and Miss Buzer. This brings the total
number of known dead to IL. A number
of persons are missing and several of
the injured are in critical condition
Relief is coming from many cities
There vas no rain. today, and condi-
tons are more fearful.
a pOcketbook containing S32 was pick
ed up. today. 10 miles from Snyder. 1t
belonged to Mrs. James. who was kill
ed, and ii was carried 23 miles in the
storm.
A heavy wind and rain storm visited
Olustee. OKLA, yesterday. An elevator
was blown across the faiIroad track and
Il few small buildings were damaged,
but no person was injured
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-15
5000 TORNADO CELLARS
Being Dug and Storm Watches Posted
in Whole Region.

LawtoE. Okla.. May H.-As a result
Of the tornado at Snyder. Okla. inhabi
tants OF the new country in Oklahoma.
are digging 5000 tornado cellars. City
officials and town boards are urging tha
constructions Of such caves and some
towns have passed ordinances requiring
the digging of caves. At Hinton Okla
the following official public notice has
been publishcd:
"On nights when Clouds look at all
dangerous. 4 sentry win be stationr
in the bell tower, provided with re-
peatilig shotgun. If there is apparent
danger he will ring the he'll and fire a
number of shots III quick succession. AL
so any person who seeing storm com
ing. when the sentry is not stationed
will be expected TO fire 4 gun.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-15
FLAG DAY

which follows so closely Memorial day.
when such practical lessons in patriO-
tism, such loyalty to country. such de-
votion to the sacred memory to those
who gave so freely their lives for the
preservation of every principle which
old Glory" represents are still fresh
in the minds of all.
The department president knows no
words. better expressing the object of
a proper Observance of the day than
those of BIN who is the founder of
Flag Day" Comrade Leroy Van Horn,
who says: "To inculcata in our young.
sincere. deep love for Old Glory is
far better than to permit them to MAIN
themselves with dangerous explosives,
as on July 1. Flag Day is our coming
greatest day" Comraie Van Horn fav-
ors the observance to he chiefly by chill
dren in the parks of our cities and If
possible. tie made 4 grand outdoor oc-
caSiOn.
To the end that n successful obser-
vance of Flag Day be the result o!
our work. let all give Of time and
thought and teach the youngest gene
ration the great responsibility resting
upon them to honor, protect and. Il
need be. defend with their lives the
Stars and Stripes. which our fore
Continued ON Page Thlee.)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-15
General Orders for Memo
rial Day and Flag Day.
Just Issued by Depart. Presi-
dent, Mrs. Clara n. Sawyer.
Suggestions for Their Observance and Brief
Outline Of the Years Work.

Portland. Me-, May 1.-THE following
orders nave been issued by Mrs. Clara
y. Sawyer of South Portland. the de-
par,ment president of the Ladies' of the
Grand Army of the Republic of Maine.
General Orders. No. 2.
South Portland. May l, 1905.
Time once more brings US to another
MEMORIAL DAY.
All circles in this department. will OBJ
serve the day which has been estah-
lshed by n grateful people to be de-
voted to loving ami tender remem-
hrances.of our brave heroes who gave
all they possessed. even life itself for
the defense of their imperilled cOun-
try.
We unite with that great body Of the
soldiers family of these United States.
as an official part Of i. representing its
most eastern state. which gave her
hravest and hest. to vinlicate the prin-
ciples of our great government, making
possible the blessing. today, enjoyed by
all, and n nation respected by all the
world.
No appeal to you. my sisters. is nee
csSary to join the comrades of the
Grand Army Cf the Republic. heart and
aand in their holy and sacred work of
Memorial day. Their dead are our
dead" and to .he soldiers family
throughout our State and country do
cur hearts go out with the feeling that
our SORROWS and losses are undergone
for the sake of things that cannot die
and the flowers we Law on each mound
speak not of death but ot resurrection.
Especially do I call yOur attention to
the beautiful service OF stro wing flow
crs upon the waters in owing memory
of those who sleep beneath the waves
ana Gcft ndcd that strong arm of orr
government. tho navy. To the Naval
Veterans lot UG tender our services and
cont ribute flowers.
Also would ! remind you of those
veterans who. because Of sickness or
infrniity, are unable to join their COM
radcs IN the services of the day, let
them sec that. living. they are not fo"-
gotten but brighten their lonely hours
and sad thoughts with sweetest flow
rrS.
our hearts 90 out in deep sympathy
to all who 50 recently laid ut rest those
rcarcst and dearest As the heart Of
.hc mother tho wife. the sister and
lGugI!tc3 criovcs at her loss. would we
comfort and console if possible. but FL"
who was our Defender in the dark days
of Rebellion can AMI will soothe all sor-
row.
1t is Eopcd all sisters Will attend ser
vices on Mrmrrial Sunday. Though not
per hans invited as a body. we can al
wavs find room i'm the House of the
| Lord.
Your attention is called to the re-
quest Of the Commander in Chief ma'in
| in his Memorial orders. asking aid 10
veterans or posts in Southern states.
| that each mound of Union veteran
may he decorated with flowers and Tho
| Nag for which they fought 50 nobly ami
| which they saved from dishonor.
| Circle chaplnins will rcuGor full ana
| complete reports TO Department Char-
lain. Mrs. Kath"rin" NJ. Erown. Capitol
square. Augusta. Ne. Immediately af-
| ter Memorial day.
Loyalty yours in r.. G. and L..
| Clara n. Sawyer.
Department President
| Official:
| Florence NJ. Wallace.
Donortment Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-15
They Lose 300:,Ameri-
cans Have Is Casualties,
Fighting for Two Weeks on o|o Island Gen. Wood in Personal
Command and Now Has Rebel Leader Pa|a and His
Followers Surrounded in a Swamp.

Manila. May 1J.-Ficrce fighting has
island Of Jolo between the outlaw
Moro chief. Pala. with COO well-armed
followers, and troops under the person.
al command Of Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood.
Pala's losses thus far are 200 killed,
while those Of Gen. Wood are seven
killed and 19 wounded.
Pala and his remaining followers. in
accordance with Moro tradition, prefer
death to capture.
Gen. Wood with Il detachment of
cavalry, the 1Ith, the 22d and 23d In
f;'ntry ana constabulary scouts. has
driven Pala and his followers into Il
swamp, which has been surrounded
Pala was a noted slave trader and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-05-15
GAS POISONING.
Geo. Peabody Dead at Boston-A
Brother Lives in Gardiner.

New York May 1i.-GeOrge Peabody
As years old. of Boston, died in Belle
vue hospital. Saturday, from the Of
fects of gas poisoning.
He was taken TO the hospital, Thurs
day. frCm the house where he was
stopping in East Gath street. He ar
rived in this city. Wednesday. Whe,
the maid went to his room the follow
ing morning she found him suffering
from gas poisoning. thought to 6e ac
cidental. as the jet was only half turn
ed on.
He gave the names Of his two broth
ers. James r. Of Greenfield. Mass. and
John III. of Gardner, Me-. as his rela =
tiVpS