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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-03
DIVORCE MILL STILL GRlNOS.
(Continued from Page One)

tCOntlnueu from rage One,D
treme cruelty and continued drunken.
ness In her deposition she stated that
her husband was i'm Jail at the time OF
the filing of her petition awaiting thial
on charge OF throwing the contents of
kettle of boiling water upon her and
that later he was sentenced 10 six
montas I'm Jail for the offence. Neigh
bors testified Mrs. Farley was a good.
hard working woman and that she
came near dying as the result of hes
husbands assault on her with the hot
water. The neghbors also told OF other
acts OF cruelty and said Thomas was
drunk about all the time. Mrs. Farley
got a divorce.
Thomas stones obtained a divorce
from his wife. Betsey Stones. on I'll,
ground OF desertion. Dispositions read
showed that % years ago Betsey de-
serteu n man named Kennedy at Buff
falo. n. Y TO whom she was married
and by whom she had two children.
That she then went to live with man
named Fidler. with whom she lived un-
til ne died l6 years later In New York
hospital. MIR. Stones said he was mar
ried 10 his wife December %. 1896. by
Judge Tlliughast and that his wife
told him she had n divorce from her
former husband and said she would
produce II. she failing 10 keep her
nIhInlNt MI HNpHeS SAYS ne tOlu npf
she must do 81 within three DAYS Be-
fore the three days were up Betsey sold
the household furniture. went 10 New
York and her whereabouts have since
been unknown To her husband.
Other Psllllcns Gantsd.
other divorces granted today were az
follows:
Ida r.. Sc. Martin Va. Albert St Mar
tin. Extreme cruelty and continued
Granted.
Nellie T.. Hawkins vs. Fred G.. Haw-
kins Non-sur port. Heard.
Maybelie Wheeler vs.. Francis e.
Wheeler. Non-support. Heard.
Ellen NJ. Reynolds vs. Joseph g. Rcy-
nolds Extreme cuelty Granted.
Blanchh q. 1ardy VS.. William \.
Hardy. Granted.
Edna $ Weld vs. Fred NJ. Weld. Non
support. Granted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-03
n, soclal and Political AsstcI,le,.

Buffalo. July 3.--Thc Rev. y. Fay
Mills Of Boston was chosen chairman
OF today's conference OF the National
Social and Political Association. Boil
ton ttall Chairman of h. committee on
resolutions. read the report 0f the CONE
mittces which included resoluiions. on
woman suffrage. the Buchanan plan Of
organ 1ation and anti-imperialism.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-03
Antlcipa.sd The Fourth.

William Upton. OF South Main street
but formerly OF the Richmond street
gang. went over to call on his old as
sociates. this afternoon. William is %
years old and he ought 10 have know n
better than 20 attempt 20 set OFT a can
of powder by touching his cigarette to
the loose grains he had shaken out to
make train. The can blew up and ne
blew into the Rhode Island hospital.
with his face badly filled aud burned
with poMder
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-03
SANK THEIR BOAT.


Watcriown July "a special ,.,.,,
Canton. 81. Lawrence county. SAYS
a drowning fatality occurred near hero
sunday above High Falls. Tbrc.
Young men who were iu an old h,,,
tipped 20 fun ~ water and it s1nt
Michael Flynn ATTEMPTED to save John
Farrell. who could not swim. aud both
were drowned. Miner swan ashore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-03
Suing C:s Company for $4,000.

Felxx oConnell OF Cumberland has
sued the Pawtucket Gas Company to
recover $4,000. Mr.. O'Connell claims that
while at work in trench for the COM
pany one day last May under orders of
n boss. the walls OF the trench caved
i'm and his legs and arms were perma-
nenflv injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-03
ped Of Her turns.

Webster. July s.-Neilic. the s.vear.
old daughter ~ Thomas Ciynn. who
was burned Yesterday afternoon by the
explosion Of a irccraoker, died today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-03
Other pslllIcns G anlsd.
Fire IN IA Iroad Shops.

Chicago. July 3.-The Illinois Central
railroad shops az Fourteenth street and
the lake caught nfe az 1890 today and
at ~ o'clock "a general alarm was turn
ed ~ The fire threatened ~ eprcat
and heavy damage was feared.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-03
No Call Issued.

washington. July Sit was positive
iy stated at the war department today
that no call has been issued for 1000
additional volunteers and that there is
no immediate prospect of such acton.
The statement was made. howeverthat
there are now practically 5000 men at
General OTIS command whenever he
wants them. The troops necessary to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-03

bring his command In the Philippines
up 10 this figure can be shipped TO him
as fast as transports VIII take them
away from San francisco. The recruit
ing for the regular army has brought
that establishment up 10 within two
hundred of its maximum strength. The
force that will be at General Otis dis
posal when the new troops now in this
country reach him at the beginning os
the fall campaign may be summarized
as follows:
Seventeen regiments Of regular in
fantry, 25,S40 men. Three new volun-
teer regiments, 4i3i. Four batteries Sd
artillery, 4s9. Ten batteries of the
Sixth, 1890. The fourth cavalry. 1890. An
engineer battalion, 200. Signal corps,
150. Total 1928 men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-03

New York. July 3.--Owen stroker. n
iorrshorcnan. vas burned 40 death tile
morning w a IRE in d furnished room
l.u.e IN Market street The frc did
Hooo worth - dsnnagc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-03
Report OF Casualties

Washington, July 3.-The war depart
inent has received the following addi-
tional casualties from Gen. Otis:
killed-4th Cavalry, at Huntinlupa,
June 20. c, William Nolan: 18th Infan-
try, near San Fernando, 18th, f.. John
=. McHuner; wounded-12th Infantry
20. II. William III. Dingley. elbow,
slight; r Co. Aaron G. Wise. wrist,
sight: DIST Iowa, c Co, Edward Il.
Brown, Mates. moderate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-03
TEN MORE DRoWNINGs IN TEXAS.
Tbs Less Of LIE 10 The Floods Continues Dam
are 10 The Railroads.

Dallas. Tex, July S.-Ten more ne
groes were reported as drowned yester-
day in the Brazos river flood. near Cal,
vert. Seven men had taken refuge IN
a farm wagon and were floating help
lessly. A rescue party on RATS from
Calvert and Hearne was trying TO
reach them, when a large body of drift
logs struck the wagon. wrecklng il and
drowning every one of its occupants
Two other negroes were drowned this
morning few miles from Calvert. and
Jason Turner. IA years old, was strug-
Cling TO get into Calvert, after floating
on a bunch OF drift for nearly elght
miles.
The waters OF the Brazos and it's trib-
utaries appear 10 be at "A standstill, but
the indications are for more rain. The
river Is falling at Waco Mayor Mere
dith of Calvert this morning headed
large party OF white men on strong
RATS and boats with rescue apparatus
and started for the Hearne Bottoms
from twenty - twenty-five miles down
the river from Calvert
Fears are felt FOR the safety OF q
large number OF white and black resi-
dents OF that region from whom nd
word has been received since the Hood
began.
Reports today % headquarters OF va
fious railroads I'm Dallas confirm tho
reports OF yesterday and last night a
10 the extent OF the disaster 90 railroad
property I'm the central and southern
parts OF the state. II will REQUIRE the
outlay ~ more than $1,000 600 to repair
damages.
Austin. Tex. July 3.-Tbc unpre-
ccdented foods IN Central and Southerr
Texas have been augmented by another
heavy and continuous rainfall of twen-
fy-four hours duration. Reports were
received here today that over two thou.
sand wagon road bridges have been
swept away. More than seventy people
nearly al ~ whom ars negroes are
missing n ~ estimated that over loo,
cav loads ~ wafermelous that we're
ready Tor shipment o. Northern and
Eastern markets. have been washed
away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-03
PROVIDENCE STEAM
Carpet Beating Co.

Carpets and rugs cleaned separately by our
euper.hcated steam yapor process rod tile
only beating machine ~ tie cry Pfices5
cents, ttent- sud o cent? per Nard. Making
NJ tunblins " \. EAS1ON. IA summer
street. 1eiephone laD. DownfoWn ufice,
'. i. tASTON, 81 Mcstmlnstsr street 1elo
phone lSL aplJu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
RED BOOZE" as TESTIMONY.
In The Trial of Senator Quay for Illegal
Use OF State Funds.

Philadelphia, April 15.-Shortly
after the opening of court in the Quay
trial this morning the district attor-
ney offered in evidence the famous
| ''red book" on the ground that it was
one of the books of the bank. Quay's
counsel objected, and arguments for
and against began. AT the conclu-
sion of the argument Judge Biddle
admitted the book in evidence.
Philadelphia. April 15.-After a dis
play of eloquent argument rarely heard
in court, yesterday over the admission
as testimony of the red book around
which the fight has ragged so hotly in
the trial OF Senator Quay on the charge
Of using the funds of the state illegally.
the state succeeded in presenting expert
testimony to prove that the book was
necessarily a book of the bank, as ac-
counts in the books admitted under the
courts ruling would be made Ineligible
by the red book" Meyer Goldsmith
an expert accountant, was the witness
upon which the commonwealth depend
ed to accomplish its contention. After
it was all over this much was sworn
to by the witness:
Two accounts out of upwards of 900
in the regular books were incomplete
and inaccurate unless explained by en-
tries in the red book"
The question of its admission was not
decided. During the cross-examination
of Goldsmith, which was conducted by
Shields, he testified TO n page which
was missing. The defense repeatedly
endeavored to get from him the state
ment that there might have been fig
Ures and words on that page which
would clearly explain the entries on the
other pages and that the book as it now
stands is unreliable. This was ruled
out. following an objection by the dis
trict attorney. This would seem to in
dicate that when the final effort to
present the book in evidence comes to-
day the defense will make another de-
termined opposition to ii on that
ground.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
NAILED BY GENERAL ALGER
The Report That He Is Going to Resign
His Portfolio.

Washington, April 15.-Secretary AL
ger last night put an effective quietus
on the persistent reports that he con-
templated retirement from the cabinet
by positive and unequivocal state
ment that the reports were absolutely
without foundation, and that until
without foundation, and that until
some unforeseen and unlocked for con-
tingency arises he proposes to remain
secretary of war throughout this ad-
ministration.
Secretary Alger had his attention
called to recent rumors that he would
resign after the investigation into the
conduct of the war and incident matters
cease, and that his successor already
had been determined upon. He said all
statements OF that character were false;
that he has not entertained any such
intention, and that they were instigated
with the evident purpose of attempting
to force him to leave the cabinet. He
said he purposed to pay no attention
whatever to these attacks.
He authorized the Associated Press to
make an absolute denial of the reports
Of his contemplated resignation and to
announce once for all, in the strongest
terms possible, that he would remain in
his present office throughout his regular
term of office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
TONE OF TRADE IMPROVED.
Spring Weather Helps Bnsiness-Prices s
Per Cent. Higher Than Last Year.


New York, April 15.-Bradstreet's
says: Real spring weather has i'm
proved the tone of trade, particularly
retail. and correspondingly helped job
bing distribution. but at the same time
brought last winters injury to the
wheat crop more in evidence. The regu-
lar monthly government crop report
proved rather more favorable than ex-
pected, foreshadowing, on the basis of
last falls largely increased acreage, a
yield little below that of last season.
Wheat prices for the first time this sea-
son may be said this week to have act
ually reflected crop damage reports
Other cereals are but little changed
while the movement of our breadstuffS
abroad at present seems to be on 4
lessening scale.
Among the favorable features coming
20 light this week might be mentioned
the receipt of continued good railroad
earnings reports, and advices of wide
spread industrial activity. Sales of
wool are the heaviest for many weeks
past. Pig iron production is increas-
ing, but consumptive requirements are
still urgent. The lumber market is ac-
tive at wholesale. The strength of prices
in March renders comparisons with
earlier periods interesting. Compared
with year ago, the general level of
values is per cent. higher, while there
is an advance shown of nearly 40 per
cent. from the low water period of Oc-
tober, 1896.
Business failures for the week num-
ber 24S, against 100 last week. 215 in this
week a year ago, 1875 in 1897, PA in 1896
and 219 in 1895.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15

Moss and Croker Do Not See 1t the Same
Way, Exactly.


Way, Exactly.
A matter that Moss gave attention to
was Croker's connection with the auc-
tioneering business conducted by Peter
F. Meyer, by whom the majority of the
judicial sales were conducted. Croker
said he had been a member of the firm
for some years and as true Democrat
he expected to be befriended in the way
of profit from the sales.
Then you are working for your
pocket?" said Moss. "All the time the
same as you are retorted the witness.
ITO the boss belongs the lions share
of the plumber" sneered Moss. No
pIunder, no." said Croker. You can
call it what you like You can call the
bill you send to the legislature for the
work you are now doing plunder, if you
please" There was loud applause at
this.
Croker told the committee that it was
customary for candidates to office to
contribute to election expenses. He said
the contributions were not compulsory,
but We're in many cases, on the con-
trary, voluntary. Croker was questioned
closely as to how he had made his mon
ey, but refused to tell of his private
affairs. He said: I've got nothing to
conceal. If any one comes to me with
would you 1 viii not go into any de-
tails of my private business"
Former Judge Joseph F. DAILY said
that he had been notified in the early
part of last year that he need not ex-
pect a renominatiol. This notification
came directly from Croser and it was.
he said, the result of his refusal to ap-
point a chief clerk of the court of COM
mon pleas recommended by Croker, and
because he had refused, when notified,
TO make judicial order for the removal
of the legal sales TO III Broadway where
Peter F. Meyers firm is located THE
notification came from Mr.. Croker whom
see here now, and l suppose he will not
deny it. so 1t is unnecessary to state
who was the medium of the commune
cation" said Judge DAILY.
John +. Carroll, Croker's chief lieu
tenant. did not prove very easy witt
ness. and because of his refusal to an
swer questions. Moss suggested that he
might have to have Carroll sent to pris-
on for contempt of court. 1t developed
during the examination that Carroll
had given up a $500 position to accept
his present position in Tammany Hall,
which is theoretically without salary.
Moss pointed out that therefore Carroll
was without visible means of support,
and was technically a pauper. The wit
ness denied this, while at the same
time he denied that he was receiving Il
salary from Croker or from Tammany
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
ILLINOIS sOLONs ADJOURN.
Provision for LaxowinE ChIcago-Bounty
for Beet Sugar.

Provision for Laxowing Chlcago-Bounty
for Beet Sugar.
Springfield. Ills. April 15.-The Forty
first general assembly adjourned sine
die last night. During the session the
powers of the state board of arbitration
were largely Increased and a number of
other bills affecting the relations of cap
ital and labor We're passed.
The legislature of two years ago ap-
pointed a committee to investigate the
alleged abuses in the Chicago police de-
partment and justice courts. The report
of the committee was decided condemn
atory and another 'LeXow' committee
was appointed with instructions to re-
port their findings and recommendations
TO the next general assembly.
The senate yesterday passed the house
bill allowing at elections the use of the
Blocher voting machine; the bill prohib-
iting the public exhibition of deformed
persons ard criminals: appropriating
$210.00 for the expenses of the National
Guard and $1OO. 900 for repairs to the Lin
coin monument; the bill for voting
places at the Quincy soldiers home. The
appointment OF II. ID. Lawrence, of
Springfield as a member of the board of
charities was confirmed. The conference
report reducing the state fair appropria-
tion to SOS. 1000 was approved. The bill to
admit soldiers of the Spanish war to the
soldiers home was passed
The house passed the bill authorizing
the insurance department to employ
special counsel; concurred in the confer
ence reports on appropriations for the
charitable institutions and National
Guard; passed the senate bills for a
bounty of 1 cent per pound on beet su-
gar, and appropriating 100000 for re-
pairs to the Lincoln monument.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
UNFADING COTTON DYES.
Fast Diamond Dyes for Cotton
Make Unfading Colors.
Cannot be Washed Out In soapsuds or Fad
ed by Sunlight.

The same dyes win never make a
full, fast color on both wool and cot
ton, and hence Diamond Dyes have n
special line of colors for cotton.
Their fast cotton dyes are guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction, and
to make colors that cannot be washed
out in strong soapsuds and that will
not fade when exposed to the sun
light.
If you wish to dye cotton goods,
use only the fast Diamond Dyes for
cotton, and you will have success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15

New York, April 15.-Richard Croker
Tas on the stand yesterday before the
Mazet investigating committee, and he
will be on the stand again today. John
+. Carroll. the Tammany leaders chief
deputy, was also put through a course
of questioning yesterday. Judge Joseph
F. DAILY, whom the Democrats refused
TO renominate for justice of the supreme
court last fan. told of his treatment by
Croker and Tammany, and with other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
Legislation for Wisconsin.

Madison. Wis, April 15.-After anoth-
er long fight and an attempt to effect a
compromise. the assembly again passed
the Orton railroad bill to a third read
ing yesterday. The assembly concurred
in the anti-pass bill as amended without
debate. there being but three votes
against it. The McGillivray patronage
bill was defeated and the lobby bill
passed. The senate ordered to third
reading ten bills and killed six, includ-
ing the barber bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15

Democrats placed men in office the par
ty expected to have those men do what
the leaders of the party asked them to
do. He himself had recommended the
appointment of various officials and the
distribution of patronage. Not in every
case. however, he said, had his advices
been carried out. He admitted. never
theless, that he had considerable po-
litical influence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
nIichiran state Leci.lature.

Lansing. Mich. April 15.-Bills provid-
ing for an Inheritance tax and prohibit
ing the sale or giving away of intoxicat-
ing liquors on grounds controlled by the
National Guard were killed in the
house. The bill TO cut down the state
printing. saving $4,000 a year, has
PASSED both houses. The house has
passed a bill increasing the tax levy for
the State university from one-sixteenth
of a mill to one-quarter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15

Little, neglected scratches and
wounds frequently result in blood
poisoning. Better heal them quickly
with DeWitt's WITCH Hazel salve, a
thoroughly anti-septic application
with record of always curing piles,
old ulcers, sores. cuts, wounds and
skin diseases. For sale by L. II.
Thomas, A. j. Reiss and NJ. F. Balm
sen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
r from cn+oouy a.~~rne' counsel

Hall. or from cnrDouy -. -.";c'rne counseI
could name.
Dare you tell OF the money you have
received in the last thirty days?" asked
Moss, to which Carroll replied: 81 de-
cline to answer such questions. You
can't frighten me-" Carroll made the
admission that What Mr. Croker says
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
Cuban mortgage Extended.

Washington, April 15.-The admin
istration has notified the Cuban plant
ers' delegation now here that the
mortgage obligation in Cuba will be
extended one year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
nucklen.. Arnica saIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum,
fever sores, letter, chapPed hands.
chilblains, corns and al skin erup-
tions. and positively cures piles, or no
pay required 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price IS cents per box. For
sale by Hartz & Ullemeyer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
,,anrnrer. Conte.t the yEilI.

Oshkosh, Wis, April 15.-WiIliam
Bedient, a farmer living in the town of
Algoma, who died Jan. 10. left to the
Oshkosh library a portion of his estate
valued at 81 COO Two daughters, who
were cut of. are contesting the will
The matter has just been made pub
lie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
CEN. shafter Better.

Buffalo, n. Y, April 15.-Gen.
Shafter, who was taken with a chill
yesterday. enroute to Buffalo. is much
better today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15

Chicago. April 15.-Judge Bren-
tano, of the superior court, has de-
cided that the state anti-ticket scalp
ing law enact ed in % is unconstitu-
tional
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
p..se ,sall season Opens.

Chicago, April 15.-The League base
ball season opened yesterday with but
two games as follows: At Philadelphia
Washington 5, Philadelphia 6; at
Louisville-Chicago Is, Louisville l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
Virginia p. Lowery, in Washington,
has been designated as the Spanish
ambassador at Washington.
SWEPT TO DEATH IN GALE.
One Hundred and Fifty japanese Pearl
Hunters Perish.

Hunters Perish.
Victoria, b. c., April 15.-Mail ad-
vices from the Orient the 4th instant
say a terrific gale swept the north
ern coast of Queensland, and 80
Japanese engaged in pearl fishing
were drowned.
The China Gazette learns from Han
kow that Chinese officials executed six
men for the murder and torture of the
father at Victoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
ASKED STRAIGHT TALK
Demand Made of the Latest
Gotham Lexowers by Tam.
many's Chief.
RICHARD CROKER HAS A HEARING.

Declares His Belief tn the Doctrine ITO
the Victor Belongs the Spoils," and De-
fles Proof of His Possession of Money
Not Honestly His-Judge Daly's Inter
esting Disclosure of Tammany Methods
Order for a Judicial Order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15

Manila. April 15.-The 5lst Iowa
has relieved the 10th Pennsylvania
at Malolos. The latter has proceeded
IN Cayite
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
In New jersey.

Trenton. n. j., April 15.-The
American Steel Hoop company has
Incorporated. Capital $33. 600, 900.