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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21

the marriage. On March 8, 1900,
Williams, Alma Nesbitt and her
mother left Portland for Hood
River. They arrived there late in
the evening and started to drive
to the claim of the Williams, a
distance of 20 miles, although the
night was dark and stormy. That
was the last seen of the two women
in life. Williams returned to Hood
River the following morning with
out them.
The evidence, which was circum-
stantial, showed that Williams took
the two women out in a buggy and
murdered both with an AK, horribly
mutilating them. The crime was
committed only after a bitter
struggle in which the women evil
IDENTIFY resisted to their utmost
their gruesome fate. He then buri-
ed their bodies in huge pile of
brush and burned them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
H[hQ1 b[h[k[, p|0h[[R
Is FOUND dad N BID

of the dead man is now visiting
friends and relatives at Fond du
Lac, Wisconsin.
The cause of the death is not
known. Coroner Witter states that
the man was in highly decompos-
ed state. NeighbOrs say they last
say him alive on Tuesday night.
His daughters say that they had
not seen him for the past few days
and for that reason intended to
make a call this morning.
Mr. Beneke was comfortably
fixed financially. He was interest
ed to some extent in real estate and
owned the Germania block of this
city. Mr.. Beneke came to this
section of the country from North
field, Minnesota, about 20 years
ago. The funeral services will be
held this evening.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
bA[f0UA AND
Ills MINISTRY
AR[ D[f[A1[D
(Scripps News Association


LONDON, July 21.-After a half
hours session this morning the
house of commons adjourned until
Monday to await the governments
decision regarding its future fu-
ture course in view of the defeat
of the ministry on last nights bill
to reduce the appropriation for the
Irish land commission. 1t is be-
lieved in well informed circles that
the Balfour ministry is not likely
to resign and that the government
will be sustained by normal ma
jority on the vote Monday. Con-
sentative papers today urge the
premier to hold on to the Office
at any cost while the liberal papers
are asking him to get out.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21

Henry Beneke, so years old, who
lived at ESP Thirteenth avenue,
was found dead in his bead at $3.50
O'Clock this morning.
His dead body was discovered
by Mrs. Robert Mohr, Mrs. Robert
Reede and Mrs. A. d. Rankin, who
went to the house to make a morn
ing call. Mrs Mohr and Mrs. Reed
are both daughters of the dead man
The former lives at 1907 Sharp
avenue and the latter at E6lS
Second avenue Besides the two
daughters who found him this
morning, the deceased leaves a
wife and two sons. One of his sons
Paul E. Beneke, lives at the Key
stone block, on North Monroe
street. Henry J. Beneke, the other
lives at Cheney. Mrs. Beneke, wife
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
INDIGESTION.

With it's companions, heart burn
flatulence, torpidity of the liver, con-
stipation, palpitation of the heart
poor blood, headache and other nerv-
Gus symptoms, sallow skin, fou
tongue, offensive breath and a legior
most widespread and destructive
malady among the American people
The Herbine treatment will cure al
these troubles. N ri ~
| soc bottle. MLhzkkLWkkGd<
Sold by " v
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
fScripps News Association.)

tScripps News Association.)
THE DALLES, Ore, July 21.-
Daniel Norman Williams, the al
legged multi-murderer whose crimes
extend from Iowa to Oregon, and
who for so many years escaped
the penalty of his acts, was hang
ed in the county jail here today.
At 6 O'Clock this morning he
went to the gallows without fall
tering and met his end without a
tremor. He refused to talk He
was pronounced dead at the end of
Is minutes after the trap was
sprung.
Williams was hanged for one of
the most atrocious crimes in the
history of Oregon, the cold-blooded
and brutal murder of Miss Alma
Nesbitt on the night of March s,
1900. on his homestead ranch about
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
GOVERNOR SARLES OF
NORTH DAKOTA IN TOWN

Governor E. Y. Sarles of North
Dakota is one of the members
of the visiting delegation from the
land of the Dakotas today. Gov
ernor Sarles was taken in hand
early today by his quondam friend.
Mutton E. Nuzum. Herren Nuzum
and Sarles used to chase each
other as boys around the circuit
in Wisconsin. each being the son
Of the peripatetic Methodist clergy
man of those days. 1t is amystery
which one of the boys left more
"Reminiscences of the traditional
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
SECRETARY ROOT
SEtS president

OYSTER BAY, July 21.-President
Roosevelt is in conference this morn
ing with Secretary of State Root,
who was accompanied from New
York by DR.. Lyman Abbott, who will
remain until after luncheon. Root
will remain over night. Among the
questions discussed was the proposed
transfer of the Panama canal from
the war to the state department and
the details of the peace conference.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
BASEBALL PLAYERS AND FOOT
RACERS!

Louis ]. Kruger, ex-champion long
distance foot racer of Germany and
Holland, writes, October 81, 1901:
During my training of eight weeks
foot races at Salt Lake City, in April
last, I used Billiards. Snow Liniment
to my greatest satisfaction. There
fore, I highly recommend Snow Lini-
ment to all who are troubled with
sprins' bruises or IN ~ IL
rheumatism" Csc, A2kUj1L1LkLNLk11
soc, $l.00 bottle. v "
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
HAS
REFUSED GALL
(Scripps News Association

(Scripps News AssOc1ation.)
CLEVELAND, July 21.-Rev.
Frederick l.. Lloyd has recalled his
acceptance of his election as Epis-
copal bishop coadjutor to the do
cese of Oregon, on the ground of
the continued opposition Of four
leading clergymen who objected to
him, as a High churchman." DR..
Lloyd is now at home in Washing
ton, Penn.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21

the magistrate having charge Of this
affair
Therefore, it was ascertained that
the fragments of metal picked up
after the attempt at the corner Of
the streets of Rivoli and Rohan were
the same, excepting for it's slowness
in exploding, and that 1t contained
neither nails nor any other hard sub
stances, with the exception of two
bolts. used to hold the tubes in a YER
tical position, and also to break them
at the instant of the shock, which
provokes the mixing of the illuminate
and the sulphuric acid.
1t is believed that the bomb was
laid in the grass by an arachist
who feared arrest and who did not
want to be caught with the bomb in
his possession.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
EXCURSION BOAT
WAS DISABLED
(Scripps News Association.)

NEW YORK, July 21.-The
steamer Cyrus with Sunday
School excursion from Olivette
Memorial church aboard ran a.
ground opn the east side of Rick
er's Island at II o'clock this morn
Ing. 1t is reported that the boat
is leaking. but those aboard are in
no danger A steamer was dis
patched to take the excursionists
off. The scene Of the grounding
is near that of the Slocum disaster.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
NETTLETON HAD
TO PUNGLE UP

George Nettleton, a real estate and
mining broker of this city, whose
home is situated at 26l5 Boone ave-
nue., was another victim Of the water
sleuths last night. As a result Mr..
Nettleton was forced to plank down
$3.50 to the city today in order that
he might continue the use of the
sprinkler.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21

An American manager claims to
have discovered world beating
comic opera star in Paris. She is
said to be a daring automobilist. OF
course, 1t doesn't matter whether or
not she can sing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21

minister's son for the other to
foster on. At any rate, now in the
years of their establishment, they
are as firmn friends as ever and
have spent the day in reminis-
censes of the land which used to be
home to both of them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
VICTORY FOR
THE JAPANESE
(Scripps News Association

(Scripps News Association)
TOXIC, July 21.-An imperial
ordinance was issued this morning
authorizing the appointment of
non commissioned officers from
the reserve coGscripts, also con-
verting those of sundry source
rank into private fighting rank.
Dispatch from Otaru says the Rus
SLAMS were defeated at Daline.
They were 500 strong with six
field and three machine guns. They
offered desperate resistance. The
canonade began at o'clock in the
morning Of July I, and the second
line Of the Russians defense were
not taken until the following morn
ing. The Russian guns were cap
tured.
ST. PETERSBURG, July al
The Novoe Vremya today asserts
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
AMERICANS
ARE: DEFEATED
(Scripps News Association.

5ScTIpps NEWS Assoc1atIohJ
LONDON, July 2l.-In the chal-
lengs round for the Davis cup at
Wimbledon today, S. II. Smith of
the English team, defeated w. A.
Larned, American, Ga, GA, ST, GA.
Smith won by hard driving and
clever playing along the lines.
Doherty of England defeated Hol
combe Ward, American.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
RATES LEWIS AND CLARK FAIR

Tho Northern Pacific announces
rate Of sl495, Spokane TO Portland
and return. On sale May 20 to Octn-
Der is daily. return limit, 80 days
Party rate, 10 or more. $1ji20; limit
10 DAYS. Also low rate, .or large
parties. Call at city office. Iieglaf
block. for fun particulars.
!. w. HILL, ~ A.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
SIGSBtE'S SQUADRON
IS HEARD FROM

NORFOLK, Va, July 21.-Sigsbee's
squadron got into wireless communi-
cation with Cape Henry at 1915 to-
day Squadron will arrive Saturday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21

(Scripps News Association.)
COPENHAGEN, July PA dis
patch from St. Petersburg states
the aJpanese war ships are sighted
near Nikola cvsks, mouth of the
Amur river. Many inhabitants of
Nikolacvsks and Vladivostok have
fed to khabarovsk.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21
HEAT RECORD
IS BROKEN

The summers heat record was
broken today. At 2 o'clock the
weather bureau reported 102 de-
grees; at 3 o'clock it was 101.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21

that one Of the alleged japanese
peace conditions forbidding double
tracking the Siberian railroad, is
utterly unacceptable being an
equivalent to economic suicide OF
Russia.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-21

TOXIC, July 21.-It is unoffi-
coially announced that 461 Rus.
sian soldiers on the island of Sagh-
alien, together with Is officers,
have surrendered to the japanese,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23
Administrators Sale Notice.

State or Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
In the County Court. at the Novem-
Der Term, \. ID. 1905.-Petition to Sell
Real Estate to Pay Debts.
the estate of Daniel Goode, deceas-
ed. vs.. Mary a. Goode. Ethel Goode,
Lester Goode and Raymond Goode.
and Central Trust * Savings Bank,
guardian of Ethel Goode. Lester
Notice is hereby given that by viz
tue of a decree of sale made and en-
tered in the above entitled cause on
the 9Th day of November. A. ID. 1905.
at the November term of said court.
the undersigned administrator of said
estate will, on Saturday. the 9th day of
December. \. ID. 1905. between the hours
of 10 o'clock IL IN. and q o'clock p. m.
to-wit. at the hour of o'clock p. III. of
said day. at the east door of the court
said county and state, sell at public
Nendue TO the highest and best bidder
or bidders, the following real estate.
to-wit:
The undivided one-sixth go of lot
number seven 90, in J. w. Spencer $
subdivision of outlot seven 90. in J.
w. Spencer's Third addition to the city
or Rock Island.
of lot twenty 600, in block number two
.C2D, in Black Hawk addition to the city
of Rock Island; all situated in the coun
ty of Rock Island, state OF Illinois, sub
ject, however. to any right of dover OF
Mary A Goode. widow of Daniel Goode,
deceased. therein and thereto.
Terms of sale, cash at date OF sale.
Dated Nov. 3, A. ID. 1903.
ALBERT +. SIMMONS,
Administrator OF the Estate OF Daniel
Sweeney * Walker. solicitors for pc
titioner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23
Admiai.trnfor's Notice.

Estate OF Carl KuetZ, deceased.
The undersigned having been appoint
ed administrator with the Will annexed
OF the estate Of Carl Ruetz, late of tho
county Of Rock Island. state OF Illinois.
deceased, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the county court OF
Rock Island county at the county court
room. in the city Of Rock Island. at the
January term. the nrsf Monday IVA
January next. at which time all persons
having claims against said estate ar"
notified and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons Indebted TO said estate are
requested to make Immediate payment
to the undersigned.
ANDREW RUETZ
Administrator with the viii annexed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23
Notice of Publication.

To All Persons Whom 1t May Concern:
deTs i Anon y A Rnffu fma' gu n9
of Paul w. Buffum. a minor, Will make
application to the county court of Rock
to be held at the court house In the city
of Rock Island, in said county, on the
first Monday of December. a. d. 1905,
being the fourth day thereof. for an or
der and decree of said court, directing
him: as said guardian, TO ssh the foiI
minor. or so much thereof as shall seem
to said court to be to the interest o.
said minor. situated in the county OF
Rock Island and state OF Illinois to
wit: The undivided one Fourth NJ
part of the east half C1z) Of section
north range two Cd west OF the fourth
principal meridian; excepting .. tract hJ
eight 90 rods wide north and south, in
the southwest corner thereof, hereto
fore conveyed by Abraham Weaver ana
wife TO the trustees of schools of town
ship seventeen G7l, range two t2l west
by deed. No 1850 reeorded In there the re-
illinois, in book II of deeds, at page
1e2 thereof; also excepting q csrtinl n
OF 5-33 acres. heretofore conveyed as 4
right of way by Abraham Weaver and
~ Railroad company, by deed No. IL
$50. recorded in the RECORDERS office Of
oG sSe IIiaaf 69ga ysa thereof also. eS
cepting a certai1 other tract LII 9f tand ~ ~
acres, more or less. heretofore convey
ed by Amanda w. Bunum and husband
10 Henry w. Haas. by deed dated March
3 A. ID. 1901, and recorded in the re-
corder's office of Rock Island county. IL
lfnois. In book 12i of deeds, at page l0s
herein to be described contaiuing one
hundred eighty-six and fifty-eight one
hundredths (1s6.5S) acres, more or less
being subject 10 the right OF dover OF
Almon A Bunum. husband Of Amanda
w Ruffum, deceased. for the support
and Education of said minor. and for the
purpose OF investing such OF the pro-
ceeds of said sale as shall not be inme
dat requisite for said support and
education in other real estate, or OF
otherwise investing the same.
Dated this ard day Of November, "A
ID 1905. ALMON A BUFFUA,
Guardian of Said Minor.
Murphy Writer, attorneys for said
guardian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23
LEGAL.
Executor Notice.

Estate OF David Leroy Bowlby, de-
ceased.
The Undersigned. having been appoint
ed executor of the last will and testa-
ment of David Leroy Bowlby. late of the
county of Rock Island, state OF Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the county court OF
Rock island county, at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at
the January term, on the first Monday
in January next, at which time al per
sons having claims against srid estaes.
are notified and requested to attend.
for the purpose of having the same ad =
Justed. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immedi-
ate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day OF November.
1906. SAMUEL w. BOWLBY,
Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23
Executor Notice.

Estate of Mary 4. Hull. deceased.
pointed executor of the last will and
testament of Mary 4. Hull. late of the
county of Rock Island. state of Illinois
DECEASED, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county. at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island at the
January term, on the first Monday in
January next. at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend. for
the purpose of having the same adj
justed. All persons Indebted to said
estate are requested to make immedia L
payment to the undersigned
Dated this st day of November, 1905.
FRANK HULL, Executor.
Murphy & Witter, ATTORNEYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23
Notice of Publication.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss.
In the Circuit Court. January Term.
19O6.-In Chancery.
Eva L. FOote vs.. +. Sheldon Foote:
Affidavit of the unknown residence of
the defendant. +. Sheldon Foote. haV-
ing been filed in the clerks office OF the
circuit court of said county, notice is
therefore hereby given to the said de
PENDANT that the complainant filed her
bill of complaint in said court. on the
chancery side thereof, on the 10th DAY
of November. 1905; and that thereupon
a summons issued out of said court
wherein said suit is now pending. re-
turnable on the first Monday in the
month of January next, as is by law re
quired. Now. unlesss you. the said de-
PENDANT above named, +. Sheldon Footc
shall personally be and appear before
said circuit court, on the first day of
the next term thereof, to be holden at
Rock Island. in and for said county, on
the first Monday in January next. and
plead, answer or demur to the said com
plainant's bill of complaint, the same
and the matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken as con-
fessed. and a decree entered against
you according to the prayer of said
bill. GEORGE w. GAMBLE.
Clerk.
Rock Island Ill. Nov 10. 1905
Searle IL Marshall, complainant's So
licitOTS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23
LEGAL.
Executors Motto,

ed.
The undersigned. having been ap-
pointed executors of the last will and
testament of Frederick Schmale late of
the county of Rock Island. state of IL
linoiS. deceased. hereby give notice that
they will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county, at the county
court room, in the city of Rock Island.
day in January next. at which time all
persons having claims against said eS-
tate are notified and requested to at
tend. for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted TO
said estate are requested to make inn
mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 9Th day of November, 1905.
GEORGE +. SCHMALE,
ANNA SCHMALE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate OF Mary Griffin, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, executor OF the last VIII
and testament OF Mary Grifiin, deceased
has this day led his final report and set
Element such In the county court OF
Rock Island county. and hearing on
said report has been set for Nov. "a,
1905. at 8 o'clock "A. m. at which time
persons Interested may appear and make
objections thereto, and IL no objections
are filed said report will be approved 1T
that time, and the undersigned Will ask
for an order OF distribution, and Will
also ask to be discharged
Rock Island. Ill, oct 81, 1905.
JOHN r. SHIELDS. Executor.
Murphy & Writer. attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23
Conservatory Sale.

State of Illinois. County of Rock
ISLANDS,:
BY virtue OF decretaI order of the
county court of said county. entered
at the November term of said court
A: Mckinley, conserVator of John Nc
Ginley, an insane and distracted per-
estate, belonging to said ward, situate
in the county of Rock Island, state OF
Illinois, to-wit: Lot two CD, in block
two CD. in William T.. Brooks second
addition to the city OF Rock Island;
shall. on the S0th day OF November. a.
sell all the interest of said ward in and
TO the said real estate. at the east door
of the court house. in the city of Rock
Island. in said county. Terms of sale.
as follows. cash in hand at time of
sale. MARY A. MCKINLEY
Conservator for John Mckinley
Murphy X Witter. attorneys for con-
servator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23
Trains
LEGAL.
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate of MARY \. Git, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned. Jennie Deyoe. execu-
trfx of last Will and testament OF Mary
4. Git deceased has this day filed her
final report and settlement as such in
the county court of Rock Island county.
aud hearing on said report mas been
set for Dec. :, 1905, at o'clock a. m,
at which time persons Interested may
appear and make objections thereto,
and If no objections are fled, said re-
port will be approved at that time, and
the undersigned Will ask for an order
discharged.
Rock Island. Ill. Nov. 10. 1895
JENNIE DEEOE, Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23
A CREEPING Death.

Blood poison creeps up toward the
heart causing death. J. E. Stearns
Belle PLANE. Mimi, writes that a
friend dreadfully injured his hand
which swelled up like blood poisoning
Bucklin's Arnica Salve drew out the
poison, healed the wound, and saved
his life. Best in the world for burns
and sores. % cents at Hartz & Ulle-
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23
Nature Needs But Little.

Nature needs only a Little Early
Riser now and then to keep the bowels
clean. the liver active. and the system
free from bile, headaches, constipation,
etc. The famous little pills Early Ris-
ers" are pleasant in effect and perfect
in action. They never grippe or sicken,
but tone and strengthen the liver and
kidneys. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23
PArEHrs.

PATENT AND TRADEMARK once
room Il; Mitchell & Lynde building.
sociate, branch of Moore Co, pat
ent attorneys, Washington. D. C.. and
Chicago. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23

Builds up the system; puts pure.
rich blood in the veins; makes men and
women strong and healthy. Burdock
Blood Bitters At any drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-23
CARD OF THANKS.

MIR. AND MRS. CHARLES REESER. of
South Rock Island, wish TO express
their heartfelt thanks to neigh bors
and friends and all who rendered as
sistanCe and Sympathized with them
at the death of their daughter. Neva.
flowers.