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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
sherin's Sale.

BY virtue of an execution issued out
of the clerks office of the circuit court
OF Rock Island county, and state OF
Illinois, and to me directed, whereby ]
am commanded to make the amount OF
certain judgment recently obtained
against August Cable. in favor of A H
Lift, out of the lands, tenements, goods
and chattels of the said August Cable
l have levied on the following describ-
block ia. in East Moline. Rock Island
county, Illinois.
Therefore, according to said COM
mand. L shall expose for sale at public
auction, all the right, title and interest
of the above named August Cable In
and to the above described property, al
10 o'clock a. m, on Tuesday. the 18th
day of February, 1912, at the east door
of the court house in Rock Island coun-
ty, illinois.
Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,. this goth day
OF January, A d. 1912.
o. l.. BRUNER
Sheriff Rock Island County
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
BUSINESS CHANCES.


A PERPETUAL income of $2,5OO per
year awaits every American wage
worker who answers this advertise
ment; the ability to save $25 to $50
monthly is the only requirement;
greater and more perfect safety than
a savings bank affords, as investment
is protected with bearing Oregon ap-
pie orchards and alfalfa land; quick
action necessary, as only 200 persons
will be allowed to participate in this
wonderful offer. Tradesmen and lodge
members are especially requested to
answer this advertisement Curiosity
seekers save stamps. II. H. Hansen
director of publicity. Marquette build
ing, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate of Henry Kinner. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Eliza ]. Kinner, executrix
ceased. has this day filed her final re-
port and settlement as such in the pro-
bate court of Rock Island county. and
hearing on said report has been set for
March 10, 1912, at o'clock a. m, at
which time persons interested may APP
pear and make objections thereto. and
no objections are filed. said report
viii be approved at that time, and the
undersigned will ask for an order OF
distribution. and will also ask 10 be dis
charged.
Rock Island, H.. Feb. 90 1912
ELIZA J. kINNER. Executrfx
walker. Ingram & Sweeney. attor-
neys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
LEGAL.
Administrator Notice.

Estate of julius Mosenfelder. de-
ceased
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed admlnlstrator OF the estate OF
of Rock Island, state of Illinois, de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that he will
appear before the probate court OF
court room. in the city of Rock Island
at the April term. on the nrst 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 ad-
justed. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
Dated 27th day of January, A. D.
1919. ALPHONS MOSENFELDER,
Administrator.
Walker. Ingram & Sweeney, solicit
tors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
Executors Notice.

Estate OF Daniel Wilkins, deceased
The undersigned having been APP
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Daniel Wilkins. late of the
county of Rock Island. state of illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that she
Rock Island county. at the probate court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
April term, on the flrst 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 this Gath day of January. A D.
1912. MARY WILKINS,
Executrix-
James w. Maucker. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate of Henry Denhardt, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that tie
undersigned, John Mosher, executor of
the last will and testament of Henry
Denhardt, has this day fled his ANAL
report and settlement as such in the
and hearing on said report has been set
for Feb. 81, 1912, at 8 o'clock a. m, at
which time persons interested may an
pear and make objections thereto, and
II 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. 8, 1912.
JOHN MOSHER,
Executor of the Last VIII and Testa-
ment of Henry Denhardt, deceased.
McEniry & McEniry, solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate of Charles NJ Hanna. de-
ceased.
Public notice Is hereby given that the
undersigned, Anna Z. Hanna, has this
day filed her final report and settlement
as such in the probate court of Rock
Island county, and hearing on said re-
port has been set for Feb. II, 1912, at
8 o'clock a m, at which time persons
interested may appear and make objec-
tions thereto, and If no objections are
filed, said report will be approved at
that time, and the undersigned will ask
to be discharged
Rock Island, Ill, Jan. "a, 1912.
ANNA q. HANNA.
Executrix of the Estate of Charles NJ
Hanna, deceased.
Jackson, Hurst & Stafford, attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
ExecutOr's Notice.

Estate of Sarah E Robinson, de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executor of the last will and
testament of Sarah g. Robinson, late of
the county of Rock Island. state of Illi-
nois, deceased, hereby gives notice that
min Bell, judge of the probate court OF
Rock Island county, at the probate
court room, in the city of Rock Island
at the April term, on the hrst Monday
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 S1st day OF January, 4. D.
1912. LEON F. ROBINSON,
Executor.
Hugh E Curtis, attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
SHERIFF. sale.

BY virtue OF an execution issued out
of the clerks office of the circuit court
OF Rock Island county, and state of
Illinois. and TO me directed. whereby /
am commanded 10 make the amount of
a certain judgment recently obtained
against Robert Musgroye, IN favor of
Ferdinand Westheimer & Sons, a cor
poration, out of the lands, tenements.
goods and chattels of the said Robert
Musgrove, / have levied on the follow
Ing described property, to-wit Lot
number five 90, in block number one
hundred ninety-two (192), in the city
of East Moline. county OF Rock Island.
and state of Illinois.
Therefore, according to said com
rnand. / shall expose for sale at public
auction, all the right, title and Interest
of the above named Robert Ausgroye
Ia and to the above described property,
at IL o'clock a. M on Tuesday the
18th day of February, 1912, at the east
door of the court house. in Rock Island
county, Illinois.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this 22nd
day of January. A ID. 1912.
o. L BRUNER
Sheriff Rock Island County
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
Notice of Final Settlement.

Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Central Trust & Savings
Louis Allars, deceased. has this day
filed it's final report and settlement as
such in the probate court of Rock Is
land county, and hearing on said report
has been set for March 90, 1912, at
o'clock a. M. at which time persons in
terested may appear and make objec-
lions thereto, and if no objections are
filed, said report will be approved al
that time, and the undersigned win ask
for an order of distribution, and will
also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island, Ill, Feb. 29, 1912.
ga ..ohcmfWypvbgku cmfwY DXZfi en-
CENTRAL TRUST * SAYINGS BANK,
Administrator c. l. a., Estate of Louis
Allars.
Hugh f. Curtis. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
MISCELLANEOUS.

II YOU WANT to buy. sell. trade or
rent anything. engage help or secure
situation. the Nail and Journal Is
the only paper in Moline that can do
a for you. Mail and Journal wants
are popular. and Mail and Journal
wants bring results. One-half cent
per word ~ the price to all alike
cash In advance. two-cent stamps viii
do. Evening and Saturday Mali and
Journal. Moline. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE

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ABSTRACTS OF title prepared or con-
tinued 10 date covering any real es-
tate in the county Prompt and ac-
cUrA<e service at reasonable rates
Rock Island Title K Abstract com
pany: ] J Ingram, president; w J.
Sweeney, secretary; 200-2O3 second
floor, Peoples National hank build
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
MULTIPLE ELEcTRoLYsIs.

MULTIPLE ELECTROLYSIS-S
our hairs on face and arms perma-
nently removed with one TO six
needles four TO six hours work in
one with six needles. Address Miss
a NJ kittriGge. Flat !. Argyle Flats.
Brady street Davenport Old phone
Sl36
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
INVESTMENT SECURITIES.


TRI-CITY BANK STOCKS; Industrial
stocks ana bonded Tri-Cfty Railway
q Light company stocks and bonds
government municipal. railroad. cor
poration bonds. farm mortgages. Per
soual interviews solicited Litten &
Roberts. Peoples National Bank
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
Personal,

SWEDISH MOVEMENT - Miss A. Kin
ARISEN, graduated Swedish masseuse,
gives treatment in private homes.
Phone west S39-L Address 61S Thir-
tY-ninth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
HOUSES WANTED.


NE can get you q tenant for your va
cant house OF rooms IL you telephone
OF send Us a POSTAL rs soon as vacant
We DO not charge for this service.
sGmmerfield's. 1lS-I15 East Second
street. Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
MONEY To LOAN.

LOANS on furniture, pianos, horses
wagons, etc, quickly, privately, al the
lowest rates. Mutual Loan company
(uninc-), room all. Peoples National
bank building. New phone 5lOs; old
phone west lzs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
FORTUNE TELLING.

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GYPSY fortune telling business. love.
guaranteed; 42e West Third street,
Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
EXPRESS AND STORAGE.

RELIABLE STORAGE -O On first foor:
also manufacturer OF awnings. tents.
wagon covers. etc. Tents for rent @
Roessler & Co. sos Fifteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
FLORISTS.
O
HENRY

HENRY GAETHJE-Propriet Chip
piannock nursery. Cut flowers and
designs OF all kinds. City store, 1907
Second avenue Telephone lilo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
LODGE DIRECTORY.
Masonic.

Masonic.
TRIO LODGE. NO. ST. A. F. & A M
a Meets in stated communication
~ - the first Thursday OF each
4" month at 1880 p. m. Special for
work Thursday, Feb. %, at $50 p. m.
All Master Masons are cordially in
Vited. BY order of Carlton G. Taylor,
w. NJ; William b. Petit. secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
COLLECTIONS.

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COLLECTIONS MADE-Hard accog ats
and claims collected. William ~.
Walker lawyer. 311 Peoples bahA
building. Phone 34S-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
FOR EXCHANGE.

EOR TRADE-Wiu make a good, fair
and square trade OF l60-acre farm.
unimproved. only IS miles from state
capital. Pierre. ). D.. six miles from
town. for city property In Rock Is
land. III. Would insist on party going
TO look at land. as "a was picked out
by cowboy in that country for his
own home. Address &C. q. c." care
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
FOR RENT-RooMs.

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for light
housekeeping at 307 Third street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29

FOR RENT-Furnished apartment; ref
erences required; at 1884 Third ave-
nue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29

FOR RENT-Modern furnished room at
2s4s Eighth avenue. Phone west
512-L
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
FOR sALE-CITY PROPERTY.

FOR SALE - House lots, on the hill;
easy terms. J. G. Woodbury.. Phone
west 1477-L-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29

FOR RENT-Modern furnished rooms
for light housekeeping at 262s Fifth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
wANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED-A young man to work on
truck farm Inquire Fred Dasso,
South Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST An alligator pocketbook con-
tanning money and papers. Owners
name on papers. Liberal reward for
return to the Rock Island house desk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29

WANTED - To hear from young and
talented folks who desire TO learn to
play violin; special attention TO be-
ginners, reasonable rates. Call or
write r. II Jebe. 21e4 Farnarn street
Davenport. Iowa Phone north 1851
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-29

WANTED-We viii repair your watch
for 81, regardless OF its condition. and
guarantee IL for a year. Don't pay
$3.50 TO $3.50. but bring your watch
TO Us and we viii repair II for 81
SiTnoas Jewelry company, sos Harri-
son street. Davenport Iowa Phone
north 2s74-Y. Bridge cars 10 our
door.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-17
M 0 0 Might
By Broad-Street Church

A river excursion to Dutch Gap
Thursday night. July 18th, BIZ the
Philathea Glass on Rroad-street Church.
Polk Millerss Quartette ~ engaged for
tins occasion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-17
Ry GRACE DE IPNA.


ny, Mr. Crumer was able To review,
unmolested all the guests. from the
vantage Of a secluded arbof. fils
hands rested on his cane. his emu
upon his hands. Res'ieasly ms k""h
brown eyes searched face after face;
bat presently his quest seemed I" ead
and rising abruptly, ne sought nus
hostess.
VIII you introduce me |" ih"'
girl over there ne requested
Mrs 1fndall strollcd WIN nun ~
where Miss Currin was serving ZEN
unade. Isabel Mr traIHer III thIfstS
please be kind to him she s,'lo
lsahcl stretched our her manu- ne
oid gentleman held ii long enough TO
call question to her eyes
II asked 10 meet you ne eNpi"iheu
frankly on are the "uiE one mere
who might succeed. nave ntrh
watching them all. WIZ you ht'P
me
Details, please, nlurmnred lsabei
smiling.
She liked this abrupt old man with
the kindly face mere was ma s'c'"
appeal in his expression as he an
swered her.
- h.,s s. son he began. lie is
,a.,t. d,.ar tn me He Is ill---unhappy
IL amounts 10 the same thing very
aften H.. needs a doctor. For Il
LING time / have been hunting for
~. ,i,ht one NV search Is over.
NV want YOU to help me persuade
nIt, "a .al,e the case
~, - ~, ,,,,t.r uttb #,.o,r
M. 4. r.ftb.rine,- diagnosed MI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-17
HOUSE
STRICTLY MODERN

Modernity itself, will be the new
apartment house being built By arch
itect Alfred G. Bosom. OF New YORK
and Richmond, for + +. Noting at
the corner of Franklin and Laurel
ttre.ts
one OF the saliest features is that
the four large duplex apartments oc-
cupying the first and second floors
nave what is practically private en-
trance. In one sense OF the word,
each apartment is a privte house.
Eacn has its private staircase. and
a direct entrance from the street.
without expensive disadvantages.
To insure the necessary privacy.
the first floor Of the building is set
AZ several feet above the street
lavel.
These so-calIed duplex apartments
have the living rooms down stairs,
the bedrooms above
With five, six, seven and eight
room apartments amply provided
With closets and bathrooms, will the
upptr floors be dividsd.
few bachelor suites consisting OF
living room. two bedrooms and two
bathrooms. have been arranged for
those requiring smaller apartments
than those generally laid out in the
building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-17
GINTER PARK

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AftetUoru ut ihp ~ omen christian.
aysGclarI.n sg,a,.4.,, rata, ,-rf,., 81
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M. t% si'S nee.
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-17
Ashland

,Speelal 70 The Richmond Nirginian ;
AsHTANp VA. 1ul, l6.-In IN
..bsanca ~ nr Moss the pastor. Or.
Il A RILEY conducted the services
tn n,pran- Memorial church Sunday
,,nrnIny At nigh nr. Iapsle.
,r.a,.b..d At tha uninD service. lp the
taptixt rh,rcb
H. b [t5.se ana taYt,{Jy are rts
ittrg relatives In Newport News
Al. uatche. and children
,.ljI i.ay. rev week To- visa, reia b..
.tiyo. Ia Winchester Va.
Ma n r. crown and Miss Mary
,ys,s,h. h.na raturned from. a visit
~ Mrs Nurra4 White. at DuwNn.
"a
Mr. e, +, Hartsaok left Saturday
for 81 ,,sgf IN vaughan \ &
n r Ntxon. ar philsdrlphia spent
tho weekend here with Mrs n O.
sco,,
Mo- SalIte prevr,. nf canrnp Va
ia no quest IF Mis-. ,3reyaon Hnof-
nsqIe
aftss Rum Blake. has returned
from a ytsft 10 friends in Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-17
Beauty Secrets
For Women

To REMOVE GE-MARks- stir 2
t.aSpuuufGls glEctrine into u pint
witch hazel Tor hot waterl. thcn add
4 ounces spurmax Apply this spar-
The apurmax lotion II not visible when
~. does not spot from Precipitation
and Is MOI affected by the wind. The
regular use uf this lotion dispels oil
rough uUloyely skin ill., fascinating tint
aud NclyetN smoothbess Those ire
gu"htlHE watering places Will find the
NNurulaA lotion uf great value to keep
T. protect a. against suuhufn apd tan.
THIN. STURDY LASHES ppIy
plain pFroNin at lash-roots with thumb
and foretuReF aud they viii grow long
and have delightful curl Eyebrows
can be made To come In thick and
glossy merely b. rubbing pyrosin on
win finger end. Be very careful and
COZ get amy pyrnxIu where no hair
FOR a QUICK SHAMPOO Dissolve
IA leaspoonfui canthroN I'm cup hot
water. tfen rub hriskly you pour
ltttle at time uH tAte scalp. This
makes an abundance IT white. thick
lataer that stops irritation dissolves
every hi of dust. daudruG and excess
OIL and riHsir& IeaNsa the scalp and
hair clean and sweet After a can
thrUN sha my0o THE hair dries quickly
sitd eF~f.J y, te r4f-n eff tAst rf,h massey
s1ftuesa and silEeH fuW for which
every woman Strives canthrox Is ex-
aeiient for overcoming tap "matty"
sticky condition 50 common 10 hair
IN hot weather.
TO CUT BOWS WEIGHT The par
uottS treatment is simple. safe and GER
tain ard requires no fatikginE exercises
nor weakening dlet JNst dissolve
ounces parDotls q ! u pints hot water
and II IL ready. Tine dose IL table
treatment yGhoald ~ continued until
th@ weight ~ ~nere you watt IT, You
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-17
JUDGE STAPLES TO
HEAR ALLEN CASES

Governor Mann yesterday desig-
mated Judge Waller h. Staples, ~
Roanoke, 10 hold part Of the July
term Of Circuit Court al Wythevilie,
relieving Judge A, A Campbell. The
cases TO be tried are those of the
All.rs there being still nve indict-
mau,a against FLOYD Allen TO he
heard. and IL liz presumed that Judge
staples will remain on the job until
an Of these cases are dispose of.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-17
DECIDES FATE OF
WOMAN TOMORROW
GOVERNOR MANN GIVES No IN
TIMATION OF ACTION N
CHRISTIAN CASH.

Governor William Hodges Mann
Viii take no action In the case Of
virginia Christian, the negor girl
who is under sentence of desth fot
the murder Of her white mistress ar
Hampton last Mhrch until Thursday
The girl is sentenced to die Friday
in the electric chair
delegation Of negro women. rep
resentat5ye OF the Colored Womens
Christian association. called upon the
governor Yesterday and besought
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-17
S. p. E.. A. AGENT
BITTEN BY DOG

r. {. Taylor, agent for the = y {.
A.. was bitten on the left hand Mon
day afternoon as he was examining
dog which had been run over oppo-
site 62a south Laurel street. Mr. Tay-
lor stopped 10 examine the dog, when
II fastened its fangs In his hand.
Though serious results are not ex-
pecfed. Mr.. Taylor was treated AZ tho
Paetaur Institute.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-17

executive clemency for the condemn
ed girl. The only reasons advanced
for interference with tho death sem
tenc were her youth and the fact that
she In a woman. The governor has
not given the slightest intimation Vet
as To whether he will commute the
girls sentence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-17
MOUNTAIN EXCURSION.
Lynchburg, ST. Roanoke. 81
toes July 10th. Returns July I'D.
Ma NORFOLK AND MESTERN RH.

a fast special train. for which round
trip tickets to Lynchburg and Roanoke
viii be sold at above low rates, will
leave Richmond 1901 noon. FRIDAY.
July 18Th: and on the return trip
Monday. July 22d will leave Roanoke
80 r. M. ana Lynchburg p NJ.
stops at Bedford. Montvale and Blue
Ridge. Through coaches from Rich
fnord without change.
Call at n & w Passenger Office.
Ninth and Main streets. fer full partt-
cuiars
C. II. BOSLEY.
District Passenger agent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-17
Case Continued.

The preliminary hearing of Melvin
Young. nineteen years old, charged
with cutting John Glasgow, colored.
was continued In Police court yester-s
day morning to July nth. Young
claims that the cvtting w&s aecidentai,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-09
EMPEROR WORRIED
 BY HIS BROTHER
Grand Duke RenOunces His Rights to Russian
 Throne

St. Petersburg, December S.-Emperor Nicholas and members Of the imperial family are greatly upset by the deter mination of the Emperors only brother, Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitesl, definitely to renounce his rights of sue cession to the throne. The morganatic marriage contracted in 1910 by the grand duke with the divorced wife of brother officer was recently blessed by the birth of a son This event prompted Grand Duke Michael's decision He wishes to retire to the private life of country gentleman, assuming the title of count in order to enjoy domestic bliss far from the atmosphere of the court for which he never had any predelction.
 The Emperor is opposed to this step, al! the more because of the recent illness of his only son, Crown Prince Alexis, which has revived fears for the success sion.
 The sons of the late Grand Duke Vladi- mir, who would become the next candi- date for the throne, unhappily share their fathers intense unpopularity. All classes of well informed Russians, indeed, regard the possibility of their ascending the throne as disastrous for the dynasty.
 The dowager empress, Marie, is so in- censed at the action of the Grand Duke Michel that she announces that she will not return to Russia unless he changes his mind. Such a change would involve dissolution of the morganatic marriage.