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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
Administrator. Notice.

Estate of Lars Nelson. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
Lars Nelson. late of the county of Rock
Island. state of Illinois, deceased, here
by gives notice that he will appear be-
for. 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 lime all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose
of having the same adjusted. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are re-
qucsted to make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this 25th day of May. A. D.
1909. PETER NELSON,
Administrator.
Murphy & Larson ATTORNEYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
Legal.
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Administrators Notice.

Estate of Francis r. wangelin. do.
ceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed administrator of the estate OF
Francis r. Wangelin. late of the county
of Rock Island. state of Illinois. de.
ceased. hereby gives notice that he viii
appear before the county court of Rock
Island county, at the county court room,
in the city of Rock Island. at the Aug
ust term, on the first Monday in August
neXtsa which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose
of having the same adjusted. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated 18th day of May, A. D. 1909.
JOHN WANGELIN,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
LEGAL,
Public Notice.

In the District Court of the United
States, for the Southern District of
Illinois; Northern Division.
In the matter of Otto Boettcher
bankrupt
In bankruptcy, before Adair Pleas
ants. referee
To the creditors of the above named
Otto Boettcher of Moline. in the county
of Rock Island and state of Illinois.
Take notice that the above named
Otto Boettcher has been duly adjudi-
Gated a bankrupt, and that the first
meeting of his creditors will be held al
the Office of the undersigned, on the
northeast corner of Second avenue and
Eighteenth street, in the city of Rock
Island, in said county. on Tuesday
June Is. A. d. 1909, at the hour of IL
o'clock a. m, for the purpose of prov
ing claims, examining the bankrupt
selecting a trustee, and tranSacting such
other business as may properly come
before said meeting.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this fifth
day of June. A. d. 1909.
ADAIR PLEASANTS, Referee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11

ELECTROLYSIS-Su
Gus hairs on face and arms perma-
nently removed with one to six
needles; four to six hours work in
one with six; treatments given at
home unless otherwise desired Adj
dress Miss A. NJ. Kittredge. 1913 Per-
~ street. Davenport Old phone 315t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

of Title prepared or con-
tinued to date covering any real es-
tate in the county. Prompt and ac-
curate service at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title & Abstract Com
pany; j. j. Ingram. president; W. J.
door. Peoples National Bank build-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
MASSAGE.

MRS. z. w. MILLER, Masseuse. 1906
Fifth avenue. Electric vibrator and
vapor baths, body and facial massage
hair and scalp treatment, shampooing
and manicuring: body massage a spe-
cialty. New phone $3.50. Hours, 10
q. N. to 10 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
EDUCATIONAL.

VILLA DE CHANTAL "A home school
conducted for girls by the Sisters of
TIE Visitation. Rudimentary and high
er branches. and all polite accomplish
ments Taught. Twentieth street and
Fifteenth avenue, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
CARD OF THANKS.


IN behalf of myself and children l wish
to thank our loving friends for the
beautiful floral offerings and for the
sympathy manifested during our re-
cent sorrow-the loss of "a beloved
wife and mother. j. Bullack.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
Masonic.
MISCELLANEOUS.
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST = A gold watch and fob with
owners name engraved on inside of
cover May 81, on Eighteenth street
between Kingsbury's store and Sec
ond avenue. Return to Argus for
reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-Desirable lots on Twenty
fifth and Twenty-sixth streets be-
tween Fifteenth and Seventeenth ave-
nucS, in Beecher & Walsh's addition,
with city water and gas; terms to
suit purchaser; will assist those de-
string to build homes. See Bcccher
Bros. 151Sk Second avenue. Old
phone 3O7; new 5516.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11

FOR RENT-Factory building, centrally
located; boiler and engine installed
will remodel to suit lessee for a tern
of years. Inquire 1109 Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

II. ]. TOHER & CO.-Brokers; Daven-
port. Stocks, grains, provisions, cot
ton. Private wire to New York and
Chicago. Offices, 100 Main street. Tel
sphone 407.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
EXPRESS, STORAGE, BUS AND CAB.

RELIABLE STORAGE-On first floor;
also manufacturer of awnings. tents.
wagon covers, etc. Tents for rent. Il.
opposite the court house. Rock Island.
EXPRE SS co. - For
good service call on the Independent
Express company, 30S Twenty-first
street Old phone 9S1. Packing and
storage and all kinds of express haul
ing. Also buying and selling second
hand goods.
CLAIRNOYANT.
MADAM GORHAM has removed her
clairvoyant parlor from 1917 Sec
ond avenue to 1902 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
wANTED-SITUATIONS.
wANTED-AGENTs.

= We start you in a perma-
nent business with us, furnish goods
at discount of over so per cent, and
pay for Introductory advertising; we
are manufacturers of the finest toilet
articles on the market; large profits;
be the first to open an exclusive
toilet article shop in your home town
500 to $500 easily made each month !;
write today for our plan Marion
Mason Company. 1S5 Dearborn street.
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-A house of six rooms. Gel
lar, barn, and city water, with two
acres; 81. 500. Another house of eight
rooms. cellar. big barn. and city wa
ter. with one and a half acre, $4,000.
or with one acre $4,000. Also six lots
at s1.700. Inquire at 1900 Thirty-fifth
street, Twelfth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
FOR INSTRUMENTATION.

FOR SALE-A cabin boat 12X35, cash
or easy terms. Inquire City pest
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
wANTED-FEsfALE HELP.

WANTED-A good cook at 734 TWEEN
tieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
! Have a Large List of Property
For Sale in All Parts of the City.

If you have any property to sell or
rent, list it with me, and get results.
Rents collected and property looked
after. All kinds of insurance written
at the lowest rates in reliable COM
panies. If you have a valuable horse,
do not take your own risk on it, as l
can insure it against death from any
cause.
Have your automobile insured
against accident.
| represent two large bonding COM
panies, and can get your bond on short
notice.
VIM. SCHAARMAN
Real Estate, Insurance and Loans.
17141a Second Avenue, Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11

FOR RENT-barge barn. 500 Twenty
second street, suitable Tor light liv-
cry, % stalls office room, wash rack,
water and light Call up west 66S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-Cheap, nice level lots. ASK
125, corner Twenty-seventh street and
Eighteenth avenue, facing Long View
street car track. Also for sale or
trade. one acre lot. with new seven :
room house. Terms to please pur-
chaser. Inquire of Z. Thorn, 61G
Twenty-eiGhth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-One acre Of land, four
room house, large chicken house, acre
fenced in with chicken wire; barn,
well, cistern, fruit trees of all kinds;
1919 Twenty-seventh street Tele-
phone 853. three rings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-Cheap, a silver plated, dou-
BILE plated harness. Inquire at 1904
Seventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
Snap One.

Snap One.
An eight room house in
South Heights. fine condition,
bath, cemented cellar, spien-
did cellar, splendid barn, half
acre of ground. Must sell
quick. Spot cash price,
$4,000.
Snap Two.
A stone building with or
without stock of hardware and
established trade. Corner lot.
Room for another building.
Price sacrificed. Here's
chance to make some money.
Snap Four.
A seven room two-story
modern house on hill near
Long View car. Nearly new
| with two lots
$4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-Less than $4,000 will buy
a new modern eight-room house near
Long View park and car line on Six
tenth street in South Heights; $500
down and balance on easy terms. In
quire of w. L. Bailey. 1T19R Second
avenue, or phone west 302, new phone
61Qo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11

FOR SALE-16O acres of land in WaG-
oner county, Oklahoma. described as
northwest quarter section 26, IS, 16.
Price, $50 per acre. Loan $1,000 on
land for seven years at per cent.
Call AGO Sixth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11
FOR SALE-LANDS.

FOR SALE Acre and town lots just
outside of city limits on bluff near
street car line. cheap on monthly pay
ments. Inquire of John T. Campbell,
1929 Seventeenth street. Phone 1922
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11

MONEY TO LOAN on real estate secur-
ity at lowest rates. Marion L. Swee-
ney, attorney, rooms 32 and 35, Mitch
ell & Lynde building, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-11

MONEY LOANED to salaried people and
others, without security; easy pay
ments; no publicity. Call and get our
terms and methods of doing business
Office hours. a. m. to p. m. Tele-
phone north 2411. Victor Finance
Company, room 26, McManus build
Ing. Second and Main streets. Daven-
sOrt
Evening star., 1909-07-16

ton Counsel Thomas for an opinion
or not the question involved
comes within the jurisdiction of the Com
missioners under the law quoted.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
PARsoN cL1NcHEs WITH THEE
Desperate Struggle in a Roanoke
(Va.1 Church,

ROANOKE, Va, July 16.-Rev. W. H.
H. Joyce, pastor of Trinity Methodist
Episcopal Church, which is located in the
fashionable quarter of the city. had a
desperate struggle with thief In the
.hurch yesterday. The stranger went to
the minister's house and asked for the
church keys. saying he had been sent to
do some work.
Later, when Mr.. Joyce tried to gain en-
trance to his study in the church, he
found the door locked. He climbed In
a window and was met by the thief. The
men clinched Finally the thief managed
to get possession of hatchet and aimed
blow with the weapon at the preachers $
head Mr. Joyce caught the lick on his
wrist and finally wrenched the hatchet
from the robber. The latter then drew
large knife and threatened to kill the
minister.
The preacher defended himself with the
hatchet, and forced the thief to retreat
backward. When the outlaw reached the
door he quickly unlocked it and dashed
out. Mr.. Joyce chased the deeinE man
Evening star., 1909-07-16

missing man is short in his accounts With
the state and county to the srtsnt is.s ~
$3.50. After a search OF three days. "a a
was found yesterday. anu county
Evening star., 1909-07-16
London Office of The Star.

The London Office of The Star, at 8
Regent street, is maintained for the con-
yenience of Washington people travelins q
in Europe. Any one before going to Eu-
rope should come to The Star Office in
washington and make arrangements for
the full use Of the London Office. A
letter introducing the traveller will be
given, and full instructions issued from
this ONCE to the London office to take
care of his needs, forwarding mall. etc.
All friends of The Star are cordially in
vited to avail themselves of these facili-
ties without cost.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
BEGINS HIS THIRD TERM.
Senator Clay's Credentials Presented
by His Colleague.

Senator Clay today entered upon his
third term as senator from Georgia.
Mr. Clay's credentials were presented by
his colleague, Senator Bacon, who after
ward escorted him to the Vice President s
desk. where the oath of Office was admin
istered.
In addition to the swearing in of Sem
ator Clay the business Of the Senate to-
day consisted In the presentation of petit
tions and the introduction of bills of
minor Importance. The Senate was in
session only eighteen minutes. adjourning
until next Tuesday.
Evening star., 1909-07-16

his reduction. declaring that he had done
loyal and efficient work. The protest was
referred to the committee on elementary
schools.
The Commissioners notified the board
that the new school building on School
street to replace the Johnson annex Will
be named the Charles F. Powell School,
in honor of a former Commissioner OF the
District.
Leave of absence was granted to Secre-
tary Hine fer thirty days, beginning the
latter part of the present month.
Changes Approved.
Changes among school teachers were
approved by the board as follows:
| Reduce W. T. s. Jackson. from princi-
pal of the NJ Street High School. to teach
er of mathematics in the NJ Street High
School. TO take effect on and after Sep
| tember /, 1909.
Appoint E. C. Williams. principal of the
NJ Street High School, to take effect on
and after September l. 1908.
Transfer NJ. NJ. Morton, teacher OF
chemistry, from the Armstrong Manual
Training School to the NJ Street High
School 70 take effect on and after, Sep
| tember /, 1903.
Ichemistry. from the NJ Street High School
| to the Armstrong Manual raining School,
to take effect nand after September l.
1909
| L. s. G. Bassett. teacher Of mathema-
ties, from the M Street High School to
1.-The Armstrong Manual Training School,
to take effect on and after September l,
1903
| c. S. Shipper, teacher of Latin, from
1.-The NJ Street High School, to teacher of
French in the Armstrong Manual Train
ing School, to take effect on and after
September 1, 1909.
/ Miss G. r. Simpson. teacher of French
in the Armstrong Manual Training School,
| to teacher of Latin in the NJ Street High
School, TO take effect on and after Sep
| tember l, 1909.
| Miss Otelia Cromwell, teacher of Eng
l. the Armstrong Manual Training School,
to take effect on and after September l,
1909
Miss NJ. p. Murrell. teacher OF English.
from the Armstrong Manual Training
School, to the NJ Street High School. to
take effect on and after September !, 1903.
| Appoint James Chestnut, teacher OF the
fifth grade, and assign TO the John r.
Slater School, eleventh division, to take
effect on and after September /, 1909.
| Accept the resignation of Miss j. o. D.
lShepperson, teacher of the fifth grade.
Henry Smothers School, twelfth division,
to take effect on and after September l,
1909
! Appoint T.. II. LAWSON, teacher of the
fifth grade and assign to the Henry
Smothers' School, twelfth division, TO take
effect on and after September /, 1909.
Accept the resignation of NJ. \. West,
csretaker of the Berean Church, to take
effect on and after July 81. 1859.
| Grant leave of absence for three months
| TO Miss G. X. StutZ, teacher of the fifth
| grade, to take effect on and after Sep
tember l. 1909.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Tacoma Ordered to Bluefields.

Assurances Of peaceful conditions in
Colombia have been SO convincing that
the United States cruiser Tacoma, re-
Gently ordered 10 Barrsnquilla. Colon
bia, to watch the situation and be in
readiness to protect American interests,
has been ordered to return to Blueaelds.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Nicaraguan Minister Honor.d

1uo'o Espinosa, the Nicara
guam minister to this capital, recently
aiss,; aas neen the recipient Of two honors of
tutions. One is honorary membershin j.,
the Medical Society OF Lisbon. Portmrgai -
ana the other honorary doctor OF the
f,syS heyai institute ms Monreale Of Palermo,
itaiy. Dr. Espinosa is a graduate in
medicine, and the honors bestowed uror
MN give him the privilege of practicina
In Portugal and Italy should he so siecr
Evening star., 1909-07-16
No Signs of Dulaney.

BRISTOL Va. July ia report that
Foy ". Dulaney. the absconding court
clerk of Johnson City, Tenn. was cap
tured at Huntsville, Ala, yesterday Is de-
MED by a special from there. 1t is now
stated that Dulaney did not elope with
his stenographer. az was rumored. The
Evening star., 1909-07-16

several blocks, but he finally escaped. A
pocketbook dropped by the thief con-
tained a card bearing the words, Dan
Rice. aged 2s;" There Is no such name
athlete of powerful build. His antago-
mist was large man. Neither was seri-
ously hurt in the fight. The thief had
rifled some desk drawers.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
More Portable Schools,


w V. Cox. chairman of the ways and
means committee. reported that he took
up with the proper committees OF both
the House and the Senate the matter of
correcting the error in the last District
appropriation act so that unexpended bal
ances OF the last fiscal year should be
available for the purchase of portable
school buildings. The committee of the
House was unwilling. he said. to put the
correction in the deficiency bill introduced
yesterday, because there are in reality no
committees OF the House now to consider
the matter. The Senate committee he
said. will investigate TO determine where
the error made and may correct il
by introducing a bill in the Senate at
this extra session. The need for more
portable schools was urged as the reason
for prompt action.
II. L. Bailey, former supervising prin-
cipal. reduced at the last meeting of the
hard. entered protest by letter against
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Bruce Exonerated.

The dismissal by the board Of the
charges against Asst. Supt. Bruce fol-
lowed the reading of an opinion of the
charges by the attorney for the board,
Assistant United States Attorney F.
Evening star., 1909-07-16
Scorpion Again at Constantinople.

The L. s. S. Scorpion. having been
completely repaired at Naples, has re-
turned to Constantinople. where she will
remain as the station ship for the use
OF the United States ambassador to
Turkey.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-10
CURRENT COMMENT.

The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot says:
The bank at Monte Carlo has just
paid the usual dividend Of 80 per cent.
TO stockholders. Stock I'm that insti-
tuition pays almost as well as that Of
the tariff-protected trusts in this cOun-
try, and the money Is made In the
same way. Only the robbery is direct
in one instance and indirect in the
other"
The Philadelphia Record says; Let
us remember that the transition from
one head Of the State TO another, with
out death, or insurrectiOn. or cOnspir-
acy, Is one Of most notable political
achievements Of the human race. The
American people have worked out a
political system that Is the freest In
the world and possesses all the neces-
sary functions OF the most centraliz Cd
government with an hereditary head
surrounded by privileged classes.
The San Francisco Chronicle says
japanese ;aborerS ia the Hawaii1n
Islands are talking about strike. and
newspaper published at Hilo backs
them up and advises them, II their de-
mands are not compile! With. TO aD-
Fly to their government Tor Warships
70 assist In enforcing them OF course
the editor Is irresponsible, but that
will not diminish the chances OF his
advice proving mischieyous. for his
readers are an impressiOnable lot, who
fancy that, backed by their country
they can demand and do almost any
thing they please"
The Hartford Courant says; "Ac'
cepting forecast for fact, an old-fash'
Toned party paper here and there sets
up a grumble that Taft Is going 10
have two Democrats meaning Frank
lin Macveagh and Jacob NJ. Dickinson
in his cabinet. The Democracy OF
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-10
IHE USES OF wlRseRAss.

Bradford county Is one OF the few
sections OF Florida where the Wild
land Is thickly covered with wircgrass
This grass grows all over the State.
but IL Is only ON stif. clammy loan
undcrlald With clay where the growth
Is heavy enough 90 allow IL % be- cut
with mower. This grass Is not
propogated from seeds but from root
stalks, and where Il Is once extermi
mated Il does not reappear again
While young and tender II furnishes
good grazing. In the western part OF
the county. since the great storm in
1896. il is fast giving place TO the
valueless broOmsage 90 the deteriora.
tion Of the pasturage. In the eastern
part the wiregrass still holds its own.
Since the depletion OF the large
herds Of cattle that roamed here in
the past. a new use for the gras
has been found and Il il universally
used for the mulChing OF strawbcr.
ry beds. Many men contract TO cut
grass for this purpose and when Il Is
spread over the beds IL preserves the
moisture so essential TO the straw.
berry plant, keeps the soil at an equal
temperature day and night and keeps
the berries clean. The sandy par
ticles in the soil are very fine and light
and are whipped up by the pelting rain
drops, covering the lower parts Of all
plants, but when the soil has a cover.
ing of this grass the force OF the rain
is broken and the berries are cleansed
instead Of being covered with dirt. On
account Of scarcity OF wiregrass else
where very few berries are mulched
outside Of Bradford county, and for
that reason do not look so clean and
bright as our berries when they ar
rive in the market and do not bring
such good prices. Furthermore. the
keeps the ground cool and
this gives the berries a Arm texture,
allowing them to stand shipment well.
A proof OF the natural fertility OF
our soils is that where the wiregrass
has been cut year after year for mulch
ng II does not deteriorate but keeps
growing with the same vigor. Since
he grass has proved Of so much value
{ Is being better protected from fire
han fOrmerly.-StaTke Telegraph.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-10

We OFFER One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case Of catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
CHENEY q CO. Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known =
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable DO all
his business transactions, and imam
rially able % carry out any oblisa-
lions made by his hrm.
WALDING. KINNAN 4 MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, D
Halls Catarh Cure is taken intern.
luy. acting directly upon the blood
aud mucous surfaces OF the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price. zoe per
sottle. Sold by an druggists.
Tate Halls Family Pills for eonsu.
patton. --h14l
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-03-10

- umsry and England and Ger
a. doingNell 10 watch Russia's
MS n Manchuria and in seek
a szplanatiOn for some Of her ac-
ne good faith Of Russia is
Qssinable as her past history
n But Japan evidently needs
Nc e much a. Russia. for she
mbN inst IS intent as her late
lia h violating treaty agree
b ini understandings as to the
B ,l9 n Manchuria.