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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24

prove an abb at the proper time.
He is a railroad man. The bandits
were evidently railroad men, for
they knew the line perfectly and
also how to run the engine. This
adds to the belief of the officers
that possibly they have the right
party within their clutches.
Firemay. Sturges, of the hold-up
train, cav Murphy yesterday but
was not sure OF him. He said,
though, that his general descrip-
ton is of the taller bandit
Murphy claims he came here di.
rect from Miles City. Mont, few
days before the holdup, and when
he read his own description de-
parted to avoid complications.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
WOMEN WAR AGAINST
GAMBLING QUEEN

RENO, New, Aug. 24.-Church
women are trying to induce the po-
lice chief to prevent Nan Rooney,
San Francisco, from conducting .
roulette game she has opened in
Reno. The sheriff refused to act,
saying he has no right to interfere.
Religious women threaten to
take the case into the courts. Sa-
turday night Nan won $4,000 from
Jack lynn, mine manager.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
WOooO00 00DeDUuu)oo

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. "a
Is the union label on your wedding
invitations, Mr.. Union Man?
No? Then you are derelict In
your duty to the union.
Frank Morrison, secretary of the
American Federation of Labor,
who was married a few days ago
to Miss Alice Boswell, Of this city,
is truer to the tenets of his faith.
He practices what he breaches.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
Special Correspondence to The Press

Special Correspondence to The Press
PALMS, Cal, Aug. 24.-Aroused
from sleep by the discharge Of the
weapon and with a smoking rifle In
his hand, Rex Peters opened his
eyes just in time to see his brother
Marcus fall to the floor, shot
through the head.
The lads aged IA and IA years
were cleaning their rifles in the
playroom of their home here, re-
Gently, and Rex was so weary after
the days exercises that he dropped
into a doze as he reclined, loaded
gun In hand. upon his bed. Mark
sat ON chair near by, His work
finished, Mark arose quietly.
Perhaps it was the noise OF NOV
ing feet that startled the sleeper
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
GOLD STAMPEDE
ON At WhlTEFISH

Everybody in Whitefsh, Mont,
has taken to the hills on genuine
gold stampede, according to s. P.
Johnson, who has just returned
from there. The strike was made
four miles northeast of the town
and is reported to run 5000 to the
ton by assay.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24

Their wedding invitations bore
the label of the lithographers'
union.
Morrison is one Of the most pop
ular labor leaders in the country.
His bride, for several years, has
been chief bookkeeper in his Office.
She is tall and dark, with CLASH
cal face and charming manner.
She is unusually popular in her cir
Gle of friends. Moreover she is an
enthusiastic union labor advocate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24

Saturday afternoon at Natatorium
park. There is dispute as to
which side won. The score was
something like 30 to 20, or there
abouts. The scorekeeper went on
strike early, demanding overtime
pay, which was refused. A sub
stantial sum was added to the
temple fund by the large at
tendance.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
CAR PREPARES
TO CRUSH Firms

HELSINGFORS, Finland, Aug.
24.-The Russians are hurrying
troops to Finland in anticipation
Of q general revolt. The mobilixar
ton Is being done secretly, as the
early dissolution of the Finnish diet
by the car is expected to precipt
tate trouble.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
OFFER MILLIONS
FOR A|RSH|P

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug "a.
Count Zeppelin has been again
visited by agents of the mysterious
American syndicate which offered
100000 for the airship recently
lost. The Americans are now try
ing to secure possession of bal
loon under course Of construction
by Zeppelin. He refuses all offers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
ALL BUT I OF As
BACK BEHIND BARS

ELKO, New, Aug. 24.-Sheriff
Clark and posse are securing the
hills about Eiko searching for
"Slim" Smith, who escaped Jail
yesterday in one of the most dar-
Ing Jail deliveries in this state.
Forty-five prisoners escaped, but
all were recaptured except Smith.
The Jail is full, many being ac-
cused of murder.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24

from a troubled dream. Rex sprang
from his bed and fred shot that
sent bullet crashing into the
brain of his brother. who fell In an
unconscious heap on the floor. The
older brother was dazed The ex-
plosion brought him suddenly out
of his deep sleep. and as his eyes
opened they saw the wounded boy
fall, saw tiny stream or red
trickle over the forehead OF the
fallen lad, saw smoke issuing FROM
the gun.
The boy had an awful dream.
That is all he recalls. He cannot
be comforted
The boys We're bosom compan-
ions. They were inseparable and
Quarreling was unknown to them
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
CANDIDATES INVITED
TO SPEAK TONIGHT

The Scandinavian Republican
club will give a smoker tonight al
Elks' temple, to which candidates
and voters generally are invited.
The club wants to look at and
hear candidates for county, state
and national Office, and gives the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 24,-By deal
made today the L. G. Lewis Pub
fishing Co., st. Louis. becomes the
owner of the st. Louis Star
Chronicle. The controlling inter-
est was formerly owned by Nathan
Frank.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
ASKS $50, 900 FOR
LOSS OF HUSBAND

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Aug. "a
Hearing of $4,000 damage suit
by Mrs. Mary G. Forrest against
the Southern Pacific on account of
the death Of her husband, an engi-
neer. killed in an accident, began
today.
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FIRES BULLETS
INTO BALLRO0

SANTA ROSA, CAL, Aug. "a
The police force Of this city, aid
ed by a posse of deputy sheriffs,
are today seeking a strange Italian
who last night entered the BALI
room of the hotel and shot ruth
lessly at crowd of dancers.
wounding two. He escaped in the
confusion
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
coUoHED UP A NAIL

OGDEN, Utah, Aug. 24.--After
carrying a nail an inch and quar-
ter long in the nasal passage
above his thorax IL days, and
battling surgeons, Earl Stowe, age
2, son of William Stowe, threw out
the nail today in a coughing fit.
He had swallowed the nail and
could not tell the cause of the
trouble.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
BUFFALO BROKERS SUSPEND

BUFFALO, Aug. ga sign
upon the door Of the Offices of the
Meadows Williams Co. this morn
ing announced the suspension of
the firm, which was the largest
brokerage house in this city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
CRUISERS ON LONG CRUISE

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. "a
Seven cruisers OF the Pacific fleet
and seven torpedo boat destroyers
started this morning on cruise to
the Samoan islands which will end
at Magdalena bay next winter for
target practice. The destroyers
are being towed as a coal-saving
experiment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
WILL ORGANIZE GLACIERS

A new union is to be organized In
the course of few days by Or
ganizer Corcoran of the American
Federation of Labor. About nine
local glass workers-glaziers-
have asked to be organized, and
Corcoran will take up the work
soon. II requires only seven mem
bers to form a union.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
BRYAN SAYS ORGANIZE

CHICAGO, Aug. 24.--Bryan. ac-
companied by a party of leaders,
left here at noon for indianapolis,
Bryan issued statement urging
the organization of democratic
clubs throughout the country.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24
NOBODY KNOWS WHO WON

About as hot a baseball game as
has been seen In the city was that
between the labor temple commit
tee and the Enakops Fat" team
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24

In response to complaint Of in
adequate service on the Astor and
Lidgerwood lines. the w. w. P.
Co. has extended the tripper serv-
ice out further. obviating a walk
OF a number of blocks for patrons
residing beyond the former stop
ping point.
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BANDITS burn
SMALL TOWNS

ABERDEEN, 8. D., Aug. 24.-It
10 reported here that the towns Of
Lowry and Alaska, on the Mime
apolis & st. Louis railroads. river
extension, were burned In a raid by
a mysterious COMPANY Of mounted
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SAILORS STILL CELEBRATE

SYDNEY, Aug. 24.-Business Is
suspended again today while citi-
zens review the troops in parade.
There will be grand ball tonight
Enthusiasm continues.
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DREsHER AFTER BIG ONES

George B. Dresher, assistant Sec
Rotary Of the chamber of com
merce, has gone camping to Priest
lake. He left with load of tackle
large enough to bait whales and a
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-24

camping outfit large enough to sup
ply small army during q cam
paign In battle. He Is also armed
with a camera. Mr.. Dreshcr was
much in need Of q vacation, having
overworked during the Fernie IRE.
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mon last night.
They completely surrounded the
towns and fired every building, for
a reason unknown.
The Bank Of Herberal, store and
pool hall burned At Lowry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-10

FOR RENT-Large, airy front room in
private home; alcOve and two closets;
single or ensuite; modern convent
ences; rent reasonable; 107 Thirteenth
street, two blocks from court house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-10
SheriR's Sale.

BY virtue of an execution issued out
of the clerks office of the circuit court
of Rock Island county, and state of IL
linois, and to me directed, whereby
am commanded to make the amount of
a certain Judgment recently obtained
against Arnold Oswald and Lizzie Os-
valid, in favor of Cyrus II. Foster, out
of the lands tenements. goods and chat
tells of the said Arnold Oswald and Liz
zie Oswald, have levied on the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
The west one-half 10 of lot number
six 90, in block number sixty-two
t62), in that part of the city of Rock
Island known as and called Chicago or
Lower addition, situated in the city of
Rock Island, in the county of Rock Is
land, and state of Illinois
Therefore, according to said COM
mand, L shall expose for sale at public
auction, all the right. title and inter-
est of the above named Arnold Oswald
and Lizzie Oswald in and to the above
described property, at 10 o'clock a. m,
on Tuesday, the 9Th day of June, 1908,
at the east door of the court house In
Rock Island.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this 7th
day of May, 1908.
EDWARD KITTILSEN,
Sheriff of Rock Island County.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-10
Sherif's Sale.

BY virtue of an execution issued out
of the clerks Office of the circuit court
of Rock Island county, and state of I'LL
nois. and to me directed, whereby 1 am
commanded to make the amount of a
certain judgment recently obtained
against F. S. Cool in favor of G. S. John
son. out of the lands. tenements, goods
and chattelS of the said +. S. Cool. /
have levied on the following described
property, to-wit: Lot number four t4l
in block number twenty t20), situated
in Original Town of Cordova; lot num-
Der seven 90, in block number fifteen
15), in the Original Town of Cofdova,
subject to n mortgage in the sum of
two hundred fifty (S250) dollars: also
the undivided one-fourth ca interest
in and to lots numbers ten 10), eleven
I'D, twelve C2). thirteen t13) fourteen
90. fifteen 15) and sixteen (16). in
block number six 60, in S. Brigam' S
addition to Cordova. Rock Island coun-
ty, Illinois, all situated in Rock Island
county state of Illinois. Therefore, ac-
cording to said command, L shall eX-
pose for sale at public auction, all the
right, title and interest of the above
named F. S. Cool in and TO the above
described property. at 10 o'clock a. m,
on Tuesday, the 30tb day of June, 1908.
at the east door of the court house. in
Rock Island
Dated at Rock Island. Ill, this fourth
(4th) day of June, 1905
EDWARD KITTILSEN,
Sheriff of Rock Island County.
Per n. p. Zeigler, deputy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-10
Executors Notice.

y Estate of John NJ. Albrecht, deceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed executors of the last will and
testament of John NJ. Albrecht, late of
the county of Rock Island, state of I'LL
nois, 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, at the July term, on the first
Monday in July 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 i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of May. A. d.
1908. ROSA ALBRIGHT,
JACOB T. OTILWEILER,
Executors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-10
Manter,a Sale.

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
Foreclosure. General No. 1910
The Black Hawk Homestead Building,
Loan Savings Association VS.. Will
liam j. Bleuer, Alfhild E. BIeuer, Myra
Walker and Charles o. Lewis.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
OF decree OF said court, entered in the
above entitled cause on the 18th day of
May. A ID. 1908, shall, on Monday, the
22nd day of June, A. ID. 1908, at the
hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, 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
at public vendue to the highest bidder
FOR cash in hand, those certain parcels
|of land situate in the county of Rock
Island and state of Illinois, known and
described as follows, to-wit:
Beginning one hundred and fifty feet
south OF the south line of Fourteenth
avenue, in the city of Rock Island, and
six hundred and thirty feet east OF the
least line of FOrty-fourtn street, in said
city; thence run east forty feet; thence
south one hundred and thirty feet;
thence west forty feet; thence north to
the place of beginning, being a part of
the southeast quarter of the northwest
quarter of section six, township seven
teen, north range one west of the
fourth principal meridian. Also the
right and privilege to forever use for
street purposes in connection with the
premises above conveyed of the follow
ing described tracts. to-wit: Beginning
the east line of Forty-fourth street in
the city of Rock Island, and two hun
dred and eighty feet south of the south
line of Fourteenth avenue, in said city;
thence run east four hundred and ten feet;
thence run south fifty feet; thence run
west four hundred and ten feet; thence
run north fifty feet, to the place of be-
ginning. Also, beginning one hundred
and fifty feet south of the south lire
of Fourteenth avenue, at a point three
hundred feet east of the east line of
Forty-fourth street in said city of Rock
Island; thence run east fifty feet;
thence south one hundred and thirty
feet; thence west fifty feet; thence
north one hundred and thirty feet, to
the place of beginning, being a part of
the northwest quarter of section six
t6) III township seventeen, north range
one west of the fourth principal merid-
ian; such right and privilege for street
purposes to also be for the benefit and
enjoyment of any other owner or own
ers of lots abutting on the two strips
above described, situated in the county
| OF Rock Island, in the state of Illinois
Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,, this 25th
day OF May, "A D., 1905
| JOSEPH L. HAAS,
Master in Chancery, Rock Island Coun-
~, Illinois.
Sweeney & Walker. compliments So
| licitOrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-10

Executor's Notice.

The undersigned having been APP
pointed executor of the last will and
testament of John j. Thomas, late of
the county of Rock Island. state of IL
linois, 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 August term, on the first
Monday in August next, at which time
all persons having claims against said
estate 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 i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned
Dated this End day of June A. ID,
1905 JOSEPH HERMES,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-10

FOR RENT = Nicely located furnished
modern rooms, suitable for young
ladies or couple; light Housekeeping
privileges and use of phones. Address
"A. co." care Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-10
e Special Masters Sale.
o State of Illinois Rock Island

Special Masters Sale.
State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
In the Circuit Court in chancery. No.
5942. Partition.
r; D. Robinson. complainant, VS.. vir-
gil Warren, Hiram II: Ranney. Warren
Ranney, Marcus A. Warren, William A
Warren; Minnie Hoggins. Isabella l.
Hoyt, Russell Hersh. Florence Hersh,
Erminie Hersh, Robert PettisreW.
Phil Mitchell. and Erminie Hersh.
guardian sgss Hsrs Of Russell Hsrsh Flor;
Arthur b. Hersh. minors, defendants
Notice is hereby given thai by virtue
of decree of said court entered in the
of March. A d. 1908, did on Saturday,
April 18th, 1908. at the hour of 10
o'clock, in the forenoon. at the east
door of the court house, in the city of
Rock Island. in said county of Rock
Island, to satisfy said decree, offer for
sale at public vendue to the highest
and best bidder for cash in hand that
certain parcel of land situate in the
county of Rock Island and state of
Illinois. known and described as fol-
lows, towit: 4.
South half (k) of lot number two
CD, in block number twelve G2), in
Known a as as and Called the KSek Town
and that there We're no bidders for said
premises so offered; that did there
upon adjourn said sale until the goth
day of June. at the hour of 10 o'clock
a. m, at the east door of the court
house. in the city of Rock Island, and
|! SO announced at the time and place
when said premises We're offered for
| sale
Notice is hereby further given that
also by virtue of decree of said court,
entered in the above entitled cause on
the 25th day of April, A ID. 1908,
shall, on Saturday. the Goth day of
June, A ID. 1908, at the hour of 10
o'clock in the forenoon, at the east
door of the court house. in the city OF
Rock Island, in said county of Rock
Island, to satisfy each of said above
DEGREES, sell at public vendue to the
highest and best bidder for cash, that
certain parcel of land situated in the
lefty of Rock Island. county of Rock
IIsland, and state of Illinois, known as
and described as follows. to-wit: The
south half (k) of lot two t21, in block
twelve 12). in that part of the city of
Rock Island known as and called The
Old Town." including the dover inter-
| est of Erminie Hersh in said premises,
and also including the dover interest
lof Robert Pettigrew in said premises,
providing the highest and best bid shall
| be equal to at least two-thirds of the
| valuation put upon said premises. as
shown by the report of commissioners
heretofore appointed by the court.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill. May Fl,
| 1905.
BERNARD D. CONNOLLY,
Special Master in Chancery, Rock Is
land County. Illinois.
| Sweeney & Walker. compliments
solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-10
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
Real Estate For Sale

$1,000 buys 4-room cottage.
$1,000 buys S-room house, furnace and
bath.
$500 buys 7-room cottage.
$4,000 buys 7-room house, modern.
$4,000 buys 7-room house; paved
$4,000 buys Groom house.
$1,000 buys 5-rOom cotLage.
$3.50 buys cottage, South Rock Island
1,650 buys cottage on 18th street.
$4,000 buys FIVE cottages; lot 120x130
$3.50 buys house, South Rock Island
$4,000 buys 7-room cottage; paved
$4,000 buys 7-room modern house;
paved street
s2.7OO buys 7-room modern house.
$3.50 buys Groom cottage. 18th
street
$4,000 buys 7-room house, 18th street
145 street.
$500 buys Groom cottage. 14th
$500 buys 5-room cottage. and barn,
$4,000 buys 5-room modern house,
18th street.
s2,25O buys Groom house. 14th street.
$500 buys Groom cottage, 14th
$3.50 buys 7-room cottage. modern,
14th street.
$500 buys 7-room modern house,
22nd street.
$4,000 buys groom cottage, 14k
$4,000 buys 7-room modern house,
18th street.
$4,000 buys Groom modern house,
18th street.
$500 buys 16-room double house on
18th street.
$500 buys finest home on 18th street.
$1,000 buys finest home on 18th street.
$4,000 buys fine home on 21st street.
S3,S00 buys fine home on 18th street.
$500 buys fine home on Goth street.
$4,000 buys fine home on 9th avenue.
$1,000 buys 4-roem cottage.
$1,000 buys 8-room house, furnace and
bath.
Iaf1ailag@r & Meyer
BOTH PHONES. 225 18TH STREET.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-10
LEGAL.
Sale of Real Estate.

By virtue of an order and decree of
the county court of Rock Island county.
Illinois, made on the petition of the
undersigned. John Rinck, executor of
the last will and testament of William
Rinck, deceased, for leave to sell the
real estate of said deceased, at the May
term, A. ID. 1908, of said court, to-wit:
on the 18th day of May, 1908, / shall.
on the 22nd day of June, 1908. next, be-
tween the hours of 10 o'clock in the
forenoon and o'clock in the afternoon,
to-wit, at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m,
of said day. sell at public sale, at the
east door of the court house, in the
city of Rock Island, in said county, the
real estate described as follows, to-
wit: Lots one %, two CD and three
(3), in Weatherhead's addition to the
city of Rock Island, in Rock Island
county, Illinois, on the following terms,
towit, for cash.
Dated this 18th day of May. A. D.
1903. JOHN RINCK,
Executor of the Last Will and Tesla
ment of William Rinck, Deceased.
Ludolph q Reynolds, attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-10
Central TRUST and
Savings Bank
incorporated Under State Law,
ROCK ISLAND. ILL.
IL e, CAsTEEL, President
NJ. s. HEAGY, Vice President.
n. B. SUMMON. Cashier
Interest Paid ON DepOsits.
Capital Stock, 100000. Four Per Ger
Interest Paid ON Deposits.

DIRECTORS = C. j. ,Larkin, H. E
Curtis, II. E. Casteel. H. D. Mack, M. s.
Heagy, II. B. Simmon, H H. Cleaveland,
Mary e. Robinson, w. ]. Sweeney, H.
w. Tremann, c. w. Halves, w. s. Parks.
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
Estates and property of all kinds are
managed by this. department, which lie
kept entirely separate from the bank
ing business of the company. We act
as executor of and trustees under
Wills. Administrator. Guardian, and
lConservator of Estates.
Receiver and Assignee OF Insolveni
Estates. General Financial Agent for
Non-R Residents, Women, Invalids. and
Others.