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Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29
DAILY STOR
HERITAGE OF THE ELLIS ESTATE
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When Edward Ellis. childless widow
er, passed his sixty-etghth birthday, be-
ing partially blind, he took into his
service Dora Laraway. aged twenty
two. her duties being that of com
panion. He promised 10 leave her
something in his will-he was rich-but
died without having made any Will.
Meanwhile Dora. who had endured
him for ten years, had passed Oct Of
her youth and found herself on the
world for 4 living. The disposition of
Ellis property promised to be peculiar.
a Wife. a child. Il brother or sister
would have inherited it all under the
law. Ellis had had only one child-a
sOn-who had gone To the Spanish
American war and was on the list of
killed i'll the fighting before Santiago.
There being no near relative to inherit
the Ellis estate. ii was pounced upon by
remote cousins
Claimants came in great numbers
from far and near. There was no una-
nimity between them, each striving TO
make his or her own claim paramount.
Dora LarawaY was inclined to put in
claim for services. but was advised
that such claim would not hold good in
law t.....
Among those claiming q share of the
estate was a middle aged man who
called himself. Leonard Ellis. He had
come from South. America. where he
lived. and, as no one had ever heard OF
hn SoI b,, ,.nl in, IN
faraway country, he was looked upon
with suspicion. He seemed ratherd diScon-
cerred at The ciamOI. of claimants and
apparently diSiHclned To enter The lists
The reason for this was apparent
when he was asked from what Ellis he
had descended He named Leonard
Ellis, Il captain in the. Revolutionary
war. The cousins hunted the matter
up and found that The said Ellis had
never been married
Since none of the claimants wished
the care OF the dcceased's house and
household effects. Or, rather. since they
all wished TO go in and appropriate the
effects. il waS agreed that Dora Lara
way should remain i'll charge. Mean
while the cousins were busy hacking
at the Ellis genealogical tree, each
desiring 10 cut Oft for himself The big
gest branch. All filed their papers eX-
cept Leonard Ellis, who since The dis
cOvery that his ancestor had died child
less or. worse. that he was illegitimate
had taken back seat among them
Once. and only once. he Yentured to
open his mouth. Then he proposed
that in view of DOra's services 10 the
deceased and the promise that had
been made her one eighth of the estate
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

wick. n. J. II is ii washerwomen' S
union. 1t has not charter at present
or any special officials. but the mem
bers have mutual understanding. The
rule is TO start work at $50 a. m. and
quit at 8 p. m. sharp. no overtime
work. wages S125 a day. Everything
must be ready for the woman when
she comes TO the house. The clothes
must be put TO soak on Sunday night
after the family comes home from the
evening service. so as TO tighten the
work for Monday morning
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

The erstwhile volcano of populism,
William A. PETER. is now one of the
quietest citizens of Washington. He
has lived in the national capital al
most continuously since his term in
fhe senate expired. Mr.. PETER is en-
gagged upon the work of indexing the
reports of congress for the senate and
draws satisfactory stipend from the
senate contingent fund for this service
He has been at this work for the last
four. years and it is probable that there
is enough of 1t TO. Keep him busy for
several years.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29
THE M1RKETS.
Chicago. Oct. 29.-Following are the
market quotations today
Wheat

Chicago. Oct. 29.-Following are th
market quotations today
Wheat.
December, 1919. 1873. 791k. 1873.
May. 777s, 1872, 775s. 1895.
July. 1854. 77H. 1864. 77H.
Corn.
December, 1885. 4sl4. 43l4. 431a.
May, "A. AK" 43 Is, "A.
July. 44as. 447s. 44as, 44as.
Oats.
December, 1885. 1885, 331A, 33la.
May. 50. 351s. 347s. 80.
July. closed 33H.
Pork.
January, 1915. 1875, 1867. 1912.
May. 1915. 1915. 1872. 1875.
Lard.
October. $50. 9.52. $50. 9.52
January. S.35. S.37, $50. S.37.
May. $50. S32, $50. S.32.
Ribs.
October, 500. 500. 500. 500.
January. 7.42. 7.45. 7.42 7.45.
May. 7.55. 7.57. 7.55. 7.55.
Receipts today - Wheat 107: corr
$50: oats 33O.
Estimated receipts Tuesday-Wheat
20: corn 2S9; oats 81; hogs 10000.
Hogs. $4,000; cattle. $4,000; sheep
100000. Hogs left over. $500.
Hog market opened shade higher
Light G.1566.52: mixed and butchers
G.15@6.57;' good heavy 5.25M6.57
rough heavy 5.S5GG.10.
Cattle market opened strong to 10C
higher.
Sheep market shade lower
Hogs at Omaha. 5000; cattle. ZOO;
hogs at Kansas City, 6.000; cattle. 21'
600
L. S. Yards. $40 a. m.-Hog market
steady.-Light 6.1O@6.5O; mixed AMI
butchers G15@6.57; good heavy $3.50
G.57; rough heavy 5.S5@6.10.
Cattle market strong to 10c higher.
Beeves 3.90@715; COWS and heifers
1.4O@4.4O;. stockers and feeders 2.GO0
$50.
Sheep market weak TO 10c lower.
Hog market weak to sc lower -
Light 610@647; mixed and butchers
G.1G@6,55; good heavy 5.S5@6.55; !;
rough heavy 5.S5G Cos.
Cattle market closed strong.
Sheep market closed steady.
New York Stocks.
New York, Oct. 29.-U. p. 1878, u.
S. Steel preferred 1861. u. S. Steel
47%. Reading 140%. Rock Is
land common Pig. o. & w. 45A, South
ern Pacific 911s, n. Y. Central 1881,
Missouri Pacific 93$4. l.. & n. 143H
Smelters 1874. c. f. l. 525s, Canadian
Pacific 175%, Penna 14314, Erie 43%
T. c. I. 1919, C. e o. 5S54, B. r. T.
1884. B. & o. 119A, Atchison 1O1A
Sugar 1897, Locomotive 741a. ST. Paul
171A. Copper 110%, Republic Steel
common 35A. Southern Ry 1884.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

Before comforting titles on his sub
jccts King Edward always considers
the aspirant's financial condition. Rough
~ speaking. it is rule that knighthood
shall not be conferred upon anyone
who has not an income of at least $15,
900, upon which 10 maintain his knight
" dignity. while baronet before his
creation must not only he found to
have an income of at least $4,000 a
year, but must further be able to pur-
chase a country seat and be in a posi-
tion TO suitably provide for his eldest
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

II is charged that Postmaster Gen
eral COrtelyou went to New York and
gave Chairman Woodruff of the Hughes
campaign committee some suggestions
as 70 how 10 raise an immense cOrrup-
tion fund TO be used in effort to defeat
Hearst. Now, that's just like Cortel-
you. isn't-it? Cortelyou can't help it.
He has been schooled in that sort OF
politics. No wonder he makes so little
objection to other postmasters under
him dabbling in politics. You can't
blame them
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29
seiatic rheumatism Cured.

L. Wagner, wholesale druggist, Rich
mond, Va. says: Il had a fearful at
tack of sciatic rheumatism; was laid
up almost two months: was fortunate
enough to get Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism. This cured me after doctors
prescriptions had failed to have any
effect. have also heard Of fine results
from others who have used IT," Sold By
Otto Grotjan. 1901 Second avenue.
Rock Island; Gust Schlegel & Son, 220
West Second street. Davenport
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

We want
Every rundown, aged or
weak person
Every person suffering
from stomach troubles,
chronic coughs, colds, bron-
chitis or incipient consump-
ton
To call at our store for the
greatest strength creator and
health restorer we have ever
sold-Vinol. A real cod liver
medicine, tonic iron added.
Try it on our guarantee.
H. o. ROLLS, Harper House Pharmacy
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

Frank Gustafson is in every way
qualified for the Office of county clerk
1t is fortunate that such a man is be-
fore the people in a year when the de-
termination has been reached 10 in
terrupt the 4G years continuous serv-
ice in that office
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29
ISx1zz<Za
UoT 22 AVE-
Rock ISLAND. IT,.

Much virtue in If
-TOuchStone
iF you know all about watch
es you are an expert and can
take care OF yourself when you
go buying them.
If you don't know all about
watches. or even a great deal
about them. you need TO be sure
that you are being dealt with in
absolute sincerity when you are
purchasing.
IF you come a-buying of us.
whether you be expert or not.
you will be treated with that
openness and honesty which is
essential TO the square deal
If you come a-buying of us.
furthermore. you will be a
despiser indeed. of art. did you
not love and rave over such
pretty things as these. =.
Much virtue in IT."
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

IF the deceased ana hcir-at-law to his
property. There is but one person who
has any claim on it besides myself
That person will Town il with me-
The heritage of the Ellis property
was settled The assembly broke up.
snd the next day the united claInor or
the claimants was dissipated
SYLVIA LEWIS BALDWIN
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

Twelve women were seriously injnr
ed during a bargain counter rush il
Louisville However. the unwoundeC
got some bargains.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

This is the last week of the cam
paign. If it runs much longer the
Union would be a fit candidate for the
foolish house-if it is not so already.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

Competitive tracks will develop the
factory district and Rock Island will
not rest until it acquires this essential
10 industrial progress.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

Competency VS.. incompetency is the
issue confronting the people in the
choice of a county treasurer. Both
Schafer and Cox have been tried. One
has not been found wanting. The 9TH
II
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

Count Boni de Castcilane's idea o
first aid to the injured is to have th'
wife pay the husbands debts
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

1t will get so after a while that
the citizen whose house has not been
burglarized will feel sighted.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

Elect Cornelius Donovan sheriff an,
You will get the righT man for the OF
flee
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

Good evening" Have you been rob-
bed yet?
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1894
ssc6nd avenue. Rock Island. III. I'm
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29
ProvisicNs and Produce

Live Poultry-Spring. chickens, $500
to $500 per dozen; hens, per h., Sc;
ducks, per h., lie; turkeys, per ID
13c; geese, per h., lie.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

The latest addition TO the labor union
family is reported from New Bruins
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock. Feed and Fuel.

Rock Island. Oct. 29.-Following are
the wholesale quotations in today's
market:
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

Our upon the court house ring.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-10-29

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-05-10
HICKS FOR MAY.

A reactlonary storm period falls
from the end to the 5th, being
prolonged over the 4th by the
Moons passage over celestial
equator on the 5th. A very warm
wave for the season, sustained un-
til after storms of rain, wind and
thunder about the 4th and 5th, will
pass from west to east at this time.
a regular storm period, central
on the 9th, covers the 9TH to nth.
The full Moon IN perigee on the
8th, and at extreme south declina-
ton on the nth, will be factors in
the resulting perturbations of this
period. BY the Sth low barometer
and much warmer will be advanc-
ing from the west, attended by
very decided storms. From 9th to
18th a series of storms will sweep
most parts Of the country, pro-
gressively from west to east.
a reactionary storm period is
central on the I4th, 18th and 10th.
This period is within the Mercury
period, seen by the Mercury brace
in the diagram to reach from the
18th to the goth.
A regular storm period runs
from the 10Th to the 23rd. This
promises to be the most active to
violent period, covered by Mars
and central with the Mercury
period. The Moon is on the equa-
tor on the 10Th, in apogee on the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-05-10

22nd and at new on the 23rd. All
through the central part of May
there is great tendency at the
storm periods to daily cycles of
storms, for a number of days in
succession, breaking up as a rule
with a general and very violent
storm. This period, the 10Th to
the 23rd, promises to bring one of
these cycles. The elimination of
this period will fall within thirty
six hours of midnight on the 22nd.
The outlook for this whole period
is threatening, but we will name
Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, the 2Ist, 22nd and 23rd, as
danger days Should the normal
changes occur, clearing and much
cooler weather should appear
about the cath and 25th.
A reactionary storm period is
central on the Goth, 27th and 18th
with strong probabilities that the
combined Mars and Mercury in
fluences will cause prolonged
threatening, if not stormy weather
into this period up from the pre-
ceding period. The general char
acter of the Mars period will de-
termine the kind..and intensity of
storm and weather to be expected
from about the Goth to the end of
the month. If the Mars period
comes in with an excess of stormi-
ness, the period extending from
the 10Th to the 23rd will not only
bring continued daily cycle of
rain, wind and thunder storms,
but these daily storms will hardly
reach their elimination and come
to an end until about Saturday,
Sunday and Monday, the Goth,
27th and 29th. A decided change
to cooler will spread over the
country generally at the wind up
of these storms.
The last day OF May is the be-
ginning of a regular storm period
which will express itself during
the opening days of June.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-05-10
for Sale.

We have for sale the following valua-
BILE tracts of land
One Military Lot of so acres, a small
portion of which is under cultivation.
All good land, and every acre tillable.
Watered by several good springs and
never failing small run. Contains
some good timber One-half mile
from R. R. siding, and one and one
half miles from Oakland.
Also part of two Military Lots contain
ing about so acres. This property is
directly East of Oakland, on the South
side of the B. & 0. r. r. siding on the
North side Of tracks. Contains valu-
able grazing land, portion of which
is in cultivation. Valuable r. X. front
age.
a $50 10 acres suitable for building sites,
luS5 East Of Oakland on the North side of the
Oakland and Mt. Lake Park road.
For further information, address
THE H. WEBER & SONS CO.,
6-tf Oakland, Nd.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-05-10
For Thirty Days.

A. D. Naylor & Co. will give special
low prices on their entire line of We
hicles, Graindrills, ..Harrows, Flows,
Turnbull and Weber Wagons, Fertile
ers, two and three-ply Roofing, etc.
Our warerooms are running over with
goods and we will sell at the lowest
possible prices. If you do not want to
buy come to see us anyway; we want to
show you the largest assortment as well
as the best line of goods in Western
Maryland St.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-05-10
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS
l. offer for sale

FARM OF I47 ACRES miles from Oakland; good
Groom House plenty of water; over so acres cleared;
about rs of grass Orchards bearing; over IS
of White Oak Timber; R. F. D. mail service
COTTAGE OF ROOMS for sale at Mt Lake Park
HOUSE AND LOT Oak Street, Oakland for sale or
rent House of rooms Lot 5oxI5o feet with
Stable and all necessary Outbuildngs.
FOUR VERY DESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS situated
Liberty Street, in Oakland. Also DWELLING
HOUSES on Liberty Street, with good water and all
necessary outbuildngs.
HOUSE AND LOT Wilson Street. House of 10 rooms;
good water Lot so feet front Best Outbuldings
in Oakland
A VERY GOOD FARM mile from Oakland-all under
fence; containing 80 acres about IS under cultiva-
tom fine Orchards, and about III in small
Fruit; Houses, very good Well and failing
Spring. very desirable place for Truck and Poultry
Farming. Can be bought at low price just
have for sale of the very best Building Lots in the
town which I will sell for cash-or S. down and S.
per month
$50 ACRES OF VALUABLE COAL, LAM situated less
than two miles of Oakland which can be bought at
great bargain The surface would make fine farming
land. This land is well watered with and
several good springs
70 MORE CHOICE BUILDING LOTS at S. down and
S. per month
If you want cash for your Real Estate, Real Estate
for your cash, let me hear from you
HSsF For further particulars call on or address
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-05-10
SAVE The APPALACHIAN FORESTS

According to President Roose-
welt, The most vital internal
problem of the United States is
the forest question. In the old
pioneer days, the American had
but one thought about a tree, and
that was to cut it down" De
forestation of large areas was nee
essary i'll order to secure arabic
lands. Now the time has come
when reforestation is just as nee
essary to preserve in their noun
tain sources those conditions on
which depend the adequacy and
constancy of the water supply in
many of our streams and rivers.
There is a bill now before con-
gress looking toward the establish
ment of national forest reserve
in the Appalachian mountains,
within the states of Maryland,
West Virginia, Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama, and Tennessee, with
a smaller reserve in the White
mountains in New Hampshire.
This bill carries an appropriation
not to exceed S., 600, 600, and was
prepared by the forest service of
the department of agriculture. 1t
has also the recommendation of
the American Forestry association.
The bill confers upon the Secre-
tary of Agriculture the power to
purchase lands suitable for the
purpose of forest reserve, and to
administer the same in accordance
with the national forestry laws.
Care will be taken to protect this
great national domain FROM the
ravaGes of fires, from unsCientihc
and unsystematic numbering, from
the making of Clearings where de-
structive erosion is sure to follow.
and from the other agencies which
must ultimately turn these forest
clad mountain slopes into bare
sunburned cliffs.
The pursuit of the science of
forestry is in its infancy in this
country, yet a hopeful beginning
i'll that direction has been made at
several educational centres. The
effects OF large forest areas upon
climate, meteorological conditions,
rainfall, water power, etc, have
been only imperfectly understood,
but the Importance of accurate
knowledge upon these points is
recognized. The passage Of the
bill now before congress should be
a matter of prime interest to West
ern Maryland. The preservation of
the great Appalachian forest belt
is vital matter for the welfare of
the state. We have long ago pass
ed beyond the stage where our
first thought about a tree should
be to cut it down. The time has
come to plant trees and cultivate
forests instead. Our representa-
tives in both houses of congress
should be urged to join in the eff
fort secure the passage of the APP
palachian bill, and the next legis-
lature should make provision for
a more effective state protection to
the great public heritage of Our
forest lands.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-05-10
hr. Richmond Chosen President.

At meeting Of the members OF
the State Bar Association of Mary
land, held in Baltimore on Thurs
day Of this week, Benjamin A.
Richmond, Esq, was elected pres
ident Of the board. Col. d. G..
MCGutosh treasurer and Alfred S.
Miles, Esq, secretary. The board
fixed June 9th as the date of their
next bar examinations.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-05-10
LEVY LIST, 1906.

Annual Levy for Garrett County,
Maryland, Levied on the 18th
Day of April, 1906, by the
Board Of County Commits
sioners for Garrett County,
Maryland.
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Total

To pay this amount It was ascertained
that the taxable property as shown BY
the assessment books amounts to ST.
933,732.OO, which, at 90 cents on the
10000, will make the above amount
for County purposes S72, 99O.33.
Deducting $685., 764,0O for corpora
tons paying direct to the State Treas
urer, leayes the basis 81, 297, $50 90, at
231a cefils on each $4,000, makes 81, =
$50. q, and this added makes the taxes
for State and County purposes $50, 140. 90.
A. G. ROSS, Clerk.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-05-10
ATTORNEYS FEES.

F. a, Thayer, States Attorney, 81 .o9I 90
]. c. Renninger, expenses in
Commissioners cases, ...... "A 40
Renninger & Offutt, misde-
meanors, ................ 20 90
Renninger and Matthews,
misdemeanor, ............ 5 90
Gilmor S. Hamill, INSIDE
meanors, Observation-Disclosures. 10 90
r. J. Peddicord, , misdemean-
OrS, ........... ...,........ 10 90
\. S. Hcindel and S. f. Hamil,
? felonies, Observation-Disclosures. 20 90
w. r. Ohutt and a. r. Mat
thews, ? felonies, ........... 20 90
n, S. Heindel, l felony, 10 90
S. F. Hamill, l felony, 10 90
A. T. Matthews, felony. 10 90
J. c. Peddicord, felony, 10 90
Total, ............. 26O 40
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MAGISTRATES FEES.
OUTSIDE PENSIONERS

\ 4 nm i~-NN'A w l-INs0.
Hannah Edmonds, support of
VIM. Edmonds, subject to or
QcI .-.............. 500
John kanada, support of Francis
Cooper, subject to order, .... IS
Sarah Sembower, support of HUI
bert Sembower, subject to or
~ '.''''... OU
Silas Cuppett, support of Emily
Forsythe, subject to order. 100
Jacob Beeman, support of Eliza
beth Spiker, subject to ORDER. Is
Francis Fike, support of Nancy
4 Nansickle and daughter. sub
ject to order, .............. l2O
Esther Glotfelty, support of her
self; subject to order, ......... 90
Simon Nair, support of himself,
subieetto order, .......... 90
Amelia Turney, support of her
self, subject to order, ..... 50
Aiphcus Frey. support of Minnie
Conn, subject to order, ...... 50
George f. Bishoff, support of
Clark Dewitt, subject to order, IS
Rcbecca SagcrS, support of her
self, subject to order, ....... 60
Estimate for others, ............ 100
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-05-10
COUNTY TREASURER.

II. r. Dewitt, commissions on
county tax, ,459 81
Same, commissions on state tax 343 90
Mahlon Glotfelty, Treas for
1S9S-99; final settlement, use
First National Bank, ........ 10 90
Total, ...................S2,512 81
Contingent Fund, .799 IS
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Total. ISIS 81
BRIDGE ACCOUNT.
Estimate to build same, 1906, Sc, 600 90
FON AND CAT CERTIFICATES.
Estimate to pay same for 1906, $500 90
ALMSHOUSE &; ASYLUM FUND.
Estimate for 1906, ............S1,6 $50 90
MARYLAND HOSPITAL.
Estimate for 1906, ............S1.5O 500 90
Estimate to pay State witnesses
before J. P...................S1OO 90
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

To the Public School Commits
sioners for support schools, SO, 600 90
To build new school houses, 5000 90
TnAn1 40 600 %
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GENERAL ROAD LENN-
........S11, sos 90

CORPORATIONS.
Mayor and Council of
Oakland, 500 90
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ELECTION EXPENSES.
Estimate to pay same for 1906, IS. 500 90
f. a. Weimer, deficiency in
1905 Observation-Disclosures. 31S 81
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ORPHANS COURT.

Estimate to pay Judges, .......S 541 A
f. F. Friend, Registerof Wills. $50 so
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SHERIFE,S OEEICE