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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate of Robert Wadsworth, de-
ceased
Public notice is hereby given that the
Florence NJ. Wadsworth,
administratriX, has this day filed her
maj report and settlement as such in
the county court of Rock Island coun-
ty, and hearing on said report has been
set for February %, 1908, at o'clock
a. m, at which time persons interested
may appear and make objections there
to. and if no objections are filed. said
report will be approved at that time,
and the undersigned will ask for an
order of distribution, and will also ask
to be discharged.
Rock Island, Ill, Feb. 5, 1908.
FLORENCE NJ. WADSWORTH
Administrative of the Estate of Robert
Wadsworth, deceased.
J. F. Witter, attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
Administrator's Notice.

Estate of Francis Murphy deceased.
The undersigned, having been APP
pointed administrative of the estate of
Francis Murphy, late of the county of
Rock Island, state of Illinois. deceased.
hereby gives notice that she will ap-
pear before the county court of Rock
Island county, at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
April term, on the first Monday in
April next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
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.
Dated 18th day of February, a. d.
1908. ESTHER f. MURPHY.
A lrlnitl nj .fr.clf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
LEGAL
EXECUTOR. Notice.
Estate of Israel siostrom decease,

Estate of Israel Sjostrom, deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed eXecutrix of the last will and
testament of Israel Sjostrom. late of
the county of Rock Island, state of ILL.,
noisr deceased, hereby gives notice-that
she will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county, at the county
at the April term. on the first Monday
in April 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
adjusted. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned
Dated 9Th day of February, A. d. 1908.
MINNIE SJOSTROM.
Executrix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
Administrator. Notice.

Estate of Henry Eifert. deceased.
The undersigned. having been APP
pointed Administrative of the estate of
Henry Eifert, late of the county of
Rock Island. state of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that she will ap-
pear before the county court of Rock Is
land county, at the county court room.
in the city of Rock Island, at the April
term on the first Monday in April next,
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
quested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted All persons
indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment to the I'M
dersigned.
Dated 18th day of February. A D.
1908.
MRS. ELIZABETH BAUMAN,
Administrative.
C. J. Schroeder, attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate of Sophia Kuehl. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, George f. Bailey, adj
ministrator of the estate of Sophia
Kuehl, deceased, has this day filed his
final report and settlement as such in
the county court of Rock Island coun-
ty, and hearing on said report has been
set for March IL. 1908, at o'clock a.
m, at which time persons interested
may appear and make objections there
to, and if no objections are filed. said
report will be approved at that time,
and the undersigned will ask for an
order of distribution, and Will also ask
to be discharged.
Rock Island. H., Feb. IA, 1908.
GEORGE E BAILEY,
Administrator.
Hugh z Cnrfis attnrneY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

Estate of George Scherer, deceased.
The Undersigned, having been ap-
pointed executor of the last will and
testament of George Scherer, 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 May term, on the first Monday in
May next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
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.
Dated this 18th day of February, A.
d. 1908. JACOB SCHERER,
Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
wANTED-MALE OR FEMALE.

WANTED-Agents to sell our washing
machines. Electric or water power
motors. Earn SO to 50 daily. Write
for particulars. Rochester Rotary
Washer company. department E3S,
East Forty-third street Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
Administrator,s Sale of Real E.tate.

BY virtue of an order and decree of
the county court of Rock Island cQun-
ty. Illinois, made on the petition of the
undersigned. Fred J. Tom, administra-
tor de bonis non of the estate of Her
man L. Tom. deceased, for leave to sell
the real estate of said deceased, enter
ID at the January term. A. D. 1908, of
Said court on the goth day of January.
A. D. 1908, 1 shall. on the 25th day of
March. a. ID. 1908, at the hour of 10
auction. at the east door of the court
house, in the city of Rock Island. in
said county and state, for cash, the real
estate of said deceased, described as
follows, towit: Lots five (5) and six
CO.. in South Rock Island. as shown by
a plat of said South Rock Island filed
in the recorders Office of Rock Island
county Aug. 2. 1882. Provided, that no
bid for said real estate of sum less
than twelve hundred dollars will be re-
|ceived.
Dated this 25th day of February. A.
ID. 1905. FRED J. TOM,
Administrator de bonis non of the Es-
tate of Herman L. Tom. deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
Legal,
>~~~O~~O~O~O~O00~r
Executors Notice.

Estate of John Burton, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pinted eXecutrix of the last will and
testament of John Burton, 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
April term, on the first Monday in
April next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested 70 attend, for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this Sth day of February, A. D.
1905. CATHERINE E. BURTON.
EXecutrix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Frederick Hilfnger. de-
ceased.
The undersigned. having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
Frederick Hilfinger, late of the county
of Rock Island, state of Illinois, de-
ceased, 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 April
term, on the second Monday in April
next, at which time all persons\ having
claims against said estate are notified
pose of having the same adjusted. All
persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated 21st day of February, A. D.
1908. ]. l.. OAKI.EAF,
Administrator.
Thomas ]. Welch, attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

MASONIC BOARD OF CONTROL - H.
d. Mack, president; F. T. Myers, sec
retary,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate of Ephraim Gilmore, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, John McAdam, admin
istrator, has this day filed his final re-
port and settlement as such in the
county court of Rock Island county,
and hearing on said report has been
set for Feb. 30, 1908, at 8 o'clock a. M,
at which time persons interested may
appear and make objections thereto,
and If no objections are filed, said re-
port VIII be approved at that time, and
the Undersigned will ask for an order
of distribution, and will also ask to be
discharged.
Rock Island, ILL.,, Feb. 6, 1898.
JOHN MADAM
Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate of Mary Richmond. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Blanche r. Robinson, has
this day filed her final report and set
Rock Island county, and hearing ON
said report has been set for March 4,
1908. at 8 o'clock a. m, at which time
persons interested may appear and make
objections thereto, and if no objections
are filed. said report will be approved
ed at that time, and the undersigned
VIII ask for an order of distribution,
and will also ask to be discharged
Rock Island, Ill, Feb 8, 1908.
BLANCHE r. ROBINSON,
Administrative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
INSURANCE.

on dwellings and house
hold furniture a speciality. c. r
Chamberlin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

ROCK ISLAND COMMANDERY NO. IS,
X. T.-Meets in stated conclave on
III. A. j. Mcdonald. E. c.; r. c. Willer-
ton, recorder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
THE BANKS.
THE BANKS.
Rock island Il
SAVINGS B amk.l

Incorporated Under the State Law.
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.
4 Per Cent Interest Paid on Deposits.
Money Loaned on Personal, Collateral,
or Real Estate Security.
OFFICERS-Phil Mitchell, president;
ii. P. Hull, vice president; p Greena-
walt, cashier.
DIRECTORS-R. r. Cable, William H.
Dart II. P. Hull. Z. w. Hurst, John
Volk, p. Greenawalt, Phil Mitchell, L.
Simon, H. s. Cable.
Began the business July 2, 1890, and
occupies the southeast corner of Mitch
ell & Lynde building.
Standardization e. Hurst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

IF YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or
rent anything, engage help or secure
situation, the Mail and Journal is
the one paper in Moline that can do
1t for you. Mail and Journal wants
are popular. and Mail and Journal
wants bring results. One-half cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash
in advance; two-cent stamps will do.
Evening and Saturday Mail and Jour-
nal. Moline. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

FOR SALE-At a sacrifice; l will sell
for cash or payments, one upright
handsome Singer piano ,one nearly
new Fox typewriter, one National
cash register, 5000 pieces of old
coins, six or seven old violins, two
Washburn guitars, six clarinets, six
B fat horns, also a lot of unredeem-
ed watches and diamonds; % pieces
of old mahogany furniture. four bar
Der chairs, one jewelers. lathe with
bench and tools, Is fine hard coal
stoves and 100 soft coal heaters, also
fine line of steelranges. Will sell cheap
or exchange same. Loans on diamonds
at 3 per cent. We make a speciality on
trunks and suit cases. Get my prices
and if l can't undersell anybody in
the three cities 1 will quit the bust
ness. The meanest man in town.
Don't forget my money never runs
out. Find this number and put the
rest of your money in the bank. 1909
Second avenue Jones, Jones, Jones,
Secondhand Jones. Jones, the larg-
est secondhand dealer and loan agent
in the whole state of Illinois
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
HEATING AND PLUMBING.

CIIANNON, DUFVA & co. Heating
and plumbing along scientific lines;
careful and skillful workmen Prompt
attention. ia West Seventeenth street.
Phone 1142.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

FOR RENT-Five-room cottage at 2I7
Fourth avenue. Inquire at 500 Fourth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
TRUST DEPARTMENT.

Estates and property of all kinds are
managed by this department, which is
kept entirely separate from the bank
ing business of the company. We act
as executor of and trustees under
Wills. Administrator, Guardian, and
Conservator of Estates.
Receiver and Assignee of Insolvent
Estates. General Financial Agent for
Non-Residents, Women. Invalids, and
others.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

FOR RENT - Two nicely furnished
front rooms, also two unfurnished
rooms, at 1922 Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
HOTELS AND RESORTS.

Las VEGAS HOT SPRINGS =. Located
6,767 feet above the sea- All year
round resort. A perfect place for
rest. For particulars, address DIT.
Daniel s. Perkins, medical director.
Las Vegas, N. M
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

FOR SALE-A Victor sewing machine,
used five months, for $40. Inquire at
429 Forty-second street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

conducted for girls by the Sisters OF
the Visitation. documentary and high
er branches ard all polite accomplish.
ments taught. Twentieth street an6
Fifteenth avenue. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
FUEL.

EMPIRE, COAL & COKE COMPANY
Wholesale and retail dealers in BIZ
luminous and anthracite coal Prompt
delivery service. Office, 171S First
avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
FLORISTS.

IIENSLEY'S Floral store, Fourth ave-
nue. and Twentieth street; funeral de-
signs of all kinds, cut flowers, plants.
etc; graves lined. Greenhouses, en-
trance Chippiannock cemetery. Old
phone 112-K. Residence sissy. New
phone $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

Incorporated Under the State Law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR SALE-Cheap. n young burro; il
quire at sos Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
Central TRUST and
SAVINGS Bank
incorporated Under State Law.)
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.
H. e. CASTEEL, President.
L. d. NUDGE, Vice President.
H. B. SUMMON, Cashier.
Capital Stock, 100000. Four Per Cent
Interest Paid ON Deposits.

DIRECTORS - c. j. Larkin, II. E.
Curtis. H. e. Casteel, L. d. Nudge, II.
d. Mack, John Schafer, NJ S. Heagy,
II. B. Simmons, II. II. Cleaveland, Mary
L. Robinson, w. ]. Sweeney, H. w.
Tremann.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
LODGE DIRECTORY.
Masonic.

ROCK ISLAND COUNCIL, NO. 20, r. &
S. M-Meets in stated communication
on the third Wednesday of each month.
NJ. NJ. Briggs, T. l. M; L. c. Daugh-
ty secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
CLAIRVOYANTS.
EDUCATIONAL.

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-Business de-
partment. A thorough business train
ing given for entry into commercial
life. Terms reasonable. Apply to AL
gustana college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
Executors Notice.

Hugh E. Curtis. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
FoR sALE-crrY PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-Lot 4Ox15O feet, centrally
located, on paved street For partlc-
ulars address Box 267, city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

PLEASANT F. COX.-Real estate and
Insurance. Loans speciality. Best
fire companies represented. Your pat
ronage solicited. Phones west %, and
new 5172. Office at court house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
L. wANTED-FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-Compete girl for general
housework. Apply to Mrs. J. II. Trim
BILE, 924 Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

NFOR SALE-Three full blooded fox ter
riers at 1913 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

SATIN skin powder being best made,
it's best for you. Flesh, white, pink,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-SecOnd hand pool table; ad-
dress *. c." care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
lLININ@lEIR &
MEYER
BOTH PHONES 225 18TH STREET
Real Estate Snaps.

Real Estate Snaps.
a Groom house, with furnace, in Sill
yis; cost $3.50 last
A new 5-room modern house in Sears,
with half acre of ground;
actual cost over $4,000. $4,000
a 4-room cottage newly papered and
painted. convenient to car
A Groom house in east part of town,
partly modern, nearly new, big lot,
cost over $500; only $3.50 down,
balance 6 per cent, a snap. 81 $50
a fine S-room modern house on 23rd
street, every convenience, a strictly
high grade PROPOSE
A large 5-room cottage, conveniently
located. in splendid condition, a cozy
home; $500 down. balance
easy terms 900. ............ $4,000
A piece of income PROPERTY; houses
bring in 81 to SIS pei month, each;
total monthly rental of $72.50: best
location in the city; can rec
ommend this to any one $4,000
Property listed free of charge.
Money to loan on real estate.
Office hours, to 10 a. m, 1880 to 2:30
p. m. Open Saturday evenings.
Harry III. Hubbard.
Fire Insurance and Surety Bonds.
| 1905 Second Avenue. Both Phones
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
LAUNDRIEs.

ROCK ISLAND STEAM LAUNDRY -
Bakersfield & Sexton, proprietors.
Fine finish and quick service. 1914
Third avenue. Phone west 1928.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

MRS E. w. MILLER, Masseuse, 1906
Fifth avenue; electric vibrator and
vapor baths body and facial massage,
hair and scalp treatment, shampooing
and manicuring; spinal massage
specially. New phone $3.50. Hours, 2
to p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
LOST AND FOUND.

~~~~S@O~~~~~~~~~~~C~~~~
FOUND A lady's hunting case gold
watch Owner inquire at Goo Fourth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

FOR RENT = Four rooms upstairs;
water and sewer; 921 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for light
housekeeping at 307 Third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27

FOR RENT = Furnished ROOM with
modern conveniences, at 1903 Sec
ond avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-27
MAssAGE AND ELECTRoLYsIs.

MASSAGE given at the homes. Super
fiuous hairs permanently removed
with electric needle. Treatment Civ
en-at homes unless otherwise desired.
Address Miss A. NJ. Kittridge 1919
Perry street. Davenport. Old phone
3136.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-09
FORTY SECOND CONVENTION
Patrons of Husbandry to Meet This
Week-Wide Range of Sub
jects to Be Covered.

washington. Nov. S.-Three thousand
farmers. hailing from thirty states. VIII
meet in this city on Wednesday next
when the National Grange Patrons OF
Husbandry will assemble for its forty
second annual convention The conven-
ton will be significant as bearing upon
the financial social and educational al
vanCement of the farmer.
During the ten days session of the
grange the program will cover a wide
range of subjects. The farmers will dis
cuss methods by which the attractions
of the home may be enhanced: the plan
to buy less and produce more. that the
farms may become seif-ustaining. sySte-
matizing the work of the farmer and dis
countenancing the credit and mortgage
system: the necessity for dispensing with
the profits of the middlemen: the advo-
cacy OF instruction in practical agricul-
ture and domestic science in the schools,
and other themes
A concerted movement will be inaugu-
rated among the 1905, 600 members of the
organization TO secure the passing in
congress of postal savings banks and par
cells post legislation, to which the Ma
tional Grange is committed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-09
WOULD PROMOTE
ORIENTAL TRADE
American Business Men Graft
fled at Treatment by Japan
aneSe Merchants.

Toxic, Nov 9.-The delegation of BUSH
ness men from the Pacific coast of the
United States who have been for several
weeks past looking over the present condi-
ton of Japan. at the invitation of the
Jananese commercial and business organ
iZations. today held their final meeting
preparatory to returning TO their own
country. The meeting expressed the at
titude of the American business men to-
ward Japan in resolutions which were
adopted and read in part as follows:
That whereas. The friendship and good
will of the people of the empire of Japan
toward the citizens OF the United States
is unduestioned; and that.
Whereas. The trade relations of the
two countries can and ought to be
strengthened: be il
Resolved. That some plan should be
two countries may be increased and the
friendship of the japanese and American
people made perpetual
Speaking 10 the Associated Press. f. W.
Dohermann of San Francisco said that the
visit of the Pacific coast men to Japan
had been an unqualified success in every
way and that it would undoubtedly result
in the establishing of better understand
ing between the two countries and vast
in trade relation and trade
itself
Mr. DOhermann said that he voiced the
sentiments of every member of the dele
CATION when he said that the views of
each man of them had undergone a
change since coming to Japan. He espe-
nese merchants and of the officials who
have done everything in their power TO IA
ciiitate the remedying of the present con-
ditions in japan.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-09
Some Past History.
SEMI : OFFICIAL VIEWPOINT
Election of Judge Taft as President
of United States Hailed by
German Newspaper.

Berlin, Nov. S.-The NOrddeutsche Al
Igemeine Zeitung. discussing the election
of Mr. Taft from a semi-official point
of view, says
The election Of William H. TAFT IS
heartily welcomed by Germany. The sue
cessor of Mr. Roosevelt is FAR from Deing
an unknown personality in our political
circles. where his career has been fol-
lowed with interest Tor years. The I'M
preston gathered in this Way, as wei as
acquaintance with his personal qualifica-
tons causes US TO greet his attainment
Of the highest office or the great repup-
lie with sincere good viii
we are confident that under Mr.. Tart
presidency the fundamental lines OF Amer
lean politics. and more particularly the
friendly relations between Germany ana
the United States. will continue the same
as heretofore. The wish expressed Dy tne
vast majority Of German people that NJ.
Taft will steer the United States toward
a new period Of economic prosperity from
the standpoint Of extended German-Amer-
lean commercial reIs tons can only De ar
IDENTIFY re-echOed."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-09
MANILA IS FREE
FROM CHOLERA
Soldiers From Fort Mckinley
and Sailors From ASiatic
Squadron Enter City.

Manila Nov. 9.-The Merchants assoc
citation OF this city has issued the follow
ing statement;
Manila is reported by the health au-
thorities to be practically free OF cholera.
Since Nov !. in a population OF nearly
one-quarter of a million, one case daily
has occurred. These cases were found in
outlying districts unusually visited by
whites The late visitation proved to be
Of very light character since its begin
ming and in July only twenty-five cases
occurred among the white population
OF these but ten proved fatal There was
not a single case among the 1900 city
school Children Since the American oc-
cupation in 1898. the number of whites in
the islands attacked by cholera is 241.
OF these 20 were fatal. The majority
Of deaths occurred in 1902 when there were
So 900 troops in the islands and no prepara-
lions existed for protection from epidemic
Soldiers from Fort Mckinley and sail
ors from the Asiatic squadron are now en-
te-iny, the city freely and the citizens are
anxiors that Rear Admiral Sperry VIII
Kermit them TO carry out the plans for
the reception of the Atlantic battIeship
fleet If these plans are not carried out
II is feared that false and harmful inn
nrassion will be given TO the world, of the
sanitary condition OF Manila. which IN
os,astionably is better than that of any
other CITY in the Orient and probably I'M
exceIIed by any large city of the world.