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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13
NEW ELECTRIC RAILWAY
viii Rum From south Haven, Mich. TO
Benton Harbor when Completed.


st. Joseph. Mich. Sept. 13--The
Michigan and West Shore Traction
company fled articles of incorporation
with County Clark Church, with a cap
itaI stock Of $1.3JO,OCO. One hour lat
er :. Il. Downer representing the
company, filed one Of the largest mort
cages in the history of Berrien county
in the register of deeds office.
The mortgage is payable to the
American Trust company. New York,
for 81 .3JO.O 900. which amount will he
used to construct and equip an cleo
trio railway from South Haven through
Covert. with n loop around Paw Paw
lake through Watervliet. SOlOma and
Riverside. terminating at Benton Har-
Dor for the present. One year later
the line will be extended TO st. Joseph.
Dowuer. who is one OF the heaviest
stockholders. said: The construction
of the road will commence at once"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13
They are strenuous over There.

London. Sept. lathe Constantine
ple correspondent OF The Times says a
dispatch received there from Erzroum
reports that n gen d'arme who was
enamored OF an Armenian girl in the
neighboring village mustered his
friends. outraged the girl. murdered
many persons. and finally sacked and
burned the village
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13
Woman suRraRIsts In Council.

Buffalo, Sept. 13.-The National
Council OF Women OF the United
States. an organization formed in 1898
at the suggestion of Miss Susan 3.
Anthony, and really under the auspices
or the Woman's Suffrage association,
has opened its Pan-American session
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13
Aged Priest seriousiy III.

Chicago, Sept. 13.-Rev. A. J.
O'Neill. who has been i'm charge of the
St Ignatius parish schools for thirty
seven years, is critically ill., He is
~ years of age, and came to Chicago
from ST. Louis when the big Jesuit
college OH the west side was founded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13
The Anarchi.t IL UbInuitou..

New York. Sept. 13.-The World
says that report has come from
Montreal that several anarchists had
arrived there for the purpose of assas.
sinating the Duke of York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13
WEATHER WE NAY HAVE

WEATHER WE NAY HAVE
Increasing clOudineSS and
PROBABLY ShOUerS tonight and
Saturday; Slightly WGrmer
tonight.
J. 81. SHERIER, Observer
Temperature at 7 a. M. 62,
at $50 D. M. rs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13

BROAD hats and narrow hats, stiff hats
- and softs hats-ever shape and style
hat that's correct. There is great deal
things-some men have the habit of
paying SIS for their hats, when you can buy
as good hat here for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15
McKinley's Last Speech.

The genesis Of President McKinlcv's "a
nous speech at buffalo is Interesting
About three weeks before his visit 10 the
exposition city the president eat one az.
ening At Canton, smoking and thinking
AZ the table opposite him was Mr. Cor.
telyou Soon the president. without utter
ing a preliminary word. took his cigar
from his lips and exclaimed:
"AnitN is better than animosity.D
Then Re went on smoking A few min
utes later he said
lEpostions are the timekeepers Of
rrogress
Another interval Of silence. a few r,or.
whiffs OF the cigar and the president add.
ed:
Measures Of reciprocity are better than
measures Of retaliation"
Not another word was spoken either nv
the chief or his secretary But next day
Mr. Cortelyou placed before the president
a tvpewritten sheet bearing the above
sentences with a wide space between
them
Hello" exclaimed President Mckinley
we have begun the Buffalo speech!
didn't know YOU had taken down those
words. Cortelvou"
Mr.. Mckinley TOOK these headings down
and from them evolved the address which
he delivered the day before he was shot.
the address which. 20 many of his friends.
sounded Ike valeGictory. and which has
not only stirred American sentiment but
aroused the attention ~ the entire world
Washington correspondence OF the chi.
.aeo Record Herald
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15

the rounds today Kenar grows more
uftt IN Ills art, more engaging in his
speeches with every season. He never
grows old and he appears ~ have igst
as much hair on the ton OF HIS head as
he did the hrst time we saw him. MANY
"t us have less than We dld the ars,
time We saw him.
fhe newest trick Is angling for fish
IN lhe air. Aud catching them too which
Is more wonderful We have becona
accustomed 20 seeing the silk dicer dis
gorse It's store OF fancy handkerchiers
ana baby appArel--though he sight Sc al.
ways an extreme pleasure Floral
abundance poured from cone of virgin
paper is not new, ~ ever gratifying
Guinea pigs from bottles of assorted
liquor sugar from bran. steamine coffee
from bits of paper. these are old friends
u always welcome and everlastinelv r,vs.
terious. But gold fish caught with
nshins pole from the air Is different yat
kellar catches them with all the c,i
uences OF Joy OF the small boy hooking
minnows on-s pin
They are live fish and We must sunnose
mat the same specimens perform ever,.
nleht. Just a. we have alwavs bad a
lurking suspicion that the guinea pie
mat comes out of the bottle with tba
lost ring tied 10 his neck has seen az
many seasons as the magician himself or
N'' '"ttit- buI-We wouldn't undertake.
TO guess whore the nsh ccme from evar,
hight nor how they get on Kellar's bool,
ana llne lie flashes them up from In
'front.' OF the orchestra leaders nose and
hooks them lurking In the shade Of the
proscenium arch. You have creepv
ieeling as though gold fish were swim |
ming through the air all about Won
The East Indian illusions are marvel. !
ously well done and beautiful Ia Tho e,, |
IN boot The cabinet business ls siickar |
than ever. kellar E-Caf1inet is built bo. /
fore the eyes fof the audience and ia |
crsmmed iammed full Of spirits in no /
time Then IL Is taken apart in full |
view
Where the spirits come from and where
they go 10 remains persistent mystery.
As an acknowledged trick II seems more
wonderful than as though medhmisiio
influence were claimed for H. Faith
misht explain good deal that ordinary !
intelligence fails utterly 10 grasp.
The audience and the magician were on
excellent terms last evening and the en-
'ertainment went 81 possible. even
smoother than ever before II is n rich
treat No theatrical season would he
complete without IT, The erraecu,ept
e limited TO three nights and matinee
On Thursday W. J. Ferguson Eliza
PROCTOR OTIS and frst rate company
n new comedy. The Brixton Bur.
slarN' Tor the balance Of the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15
Fashion Hints From Paris.

Here is brief resume of what will
be most worn in the capital OF fashion
this winter; The winter coats will be
lang and have pockets on both sides.
Rough cloths will be much worn, the most
popular colcrs being tobacco brown. All
garments will AZ more loosely than A
present. With a tendency 70 fulness.
great many fancy buttons and little orna-
ments will be used on dresses Sleeves
will he some what palmer and almost all
the new skirts trimmed in some way or
other. Dressy waists will have bolero
fronts, and black velvet belts will be
much In vogue. On the autumn hats
velvet Ia combined with tulles and Eauzs,
snd delicate laces. The new hats are all
nat, and are worn over the forehead
Havana brown with green. dark green
and black, and reseda green with black
Havana and gray. green with gray and
silver. black with gold. and Havana
brown with peacock shades. are some OF
the new colors and combinations The
October Ladies' Home Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15

! .'.gke 1keatrey.'. 8


within his reach. His scene is laid I'm a
billiard room, and the act is very well
put together making Il far more interest
ing than The common lot OF Juggling act,s
one or the principal features OF this act
is the comedy element introduced bv a
very clever assistant
Mr. ana Mrs. Sidney rev. whose quiet
ana refined humor have made them
strong fsvorites with keith audiences.
made their reappearance in a charming
ne" romcdieita called "A Model Young
Man The young man whom Mr. Drew
portrays N not the Virtuous Young man
ne IS supposed TO oe. his weakness being
poker. game NJ which on the previous
nisnt leaves him bankrupt While I'm this
DISTRESSING condition. HIS nancee who has
oeen robbed while shopping. calls upon
nam Tor loan. The ensuing complica-
uons eive rise 70 some screaminely f,Innv
diniculiies. which Mr. Drew treats with
MS usual artistic acting. ably assisted bv
Mrs Drew Their efforts were vigorouslv
spplauded byl yesterdays audience. Who
clearly appreciated ,..e efforts of this
clever pair
Al Leach and the lnree Rosebuds were
advertised 10 appear i'm their old sketch.
"hlch made such hit last season bur
lhose who expected 10 see the same thing
tnis clever team did last season musf
nave been gladly disappointed True
examination Day a, School is repeated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15
KEITH'S new THEATRE.

As the season progresses. The bills ~.
sentsd At keiths seem 10 grow IN
strength and attrac,iveness. ana are Ger.
tainly worthy Of the large patronage be-.
ing extended
The bill ~ this week r. about the
hrishtest and most sntertainins vaude.
willie program seen at Keiths this season.
There Is not weak number on the pro.
srsm, and no matter At what hour thai
one entered, there was always something
Interesting iranspiring on the stage. the
bin being an excellent one even from tho
opening number
r1p trading feature Of the unusually
strong hili 10 the Great Kara. who can
easily take first place among igeelers Of
HE kind Kara made y big hit at this
house tho early part Of last season. and
audience showed thar thov
had not forroiten his excellent work Re
repeated his former success. simply amaz-
ine All hy the marvellous ease and deV-
terity With which he jugsies eyerythias
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15
WILL RECOVER.
Rev. Oh. Anderson Made Un-
successful Attempt at Suicide.

Rev George W. Anderson 10 improving
and hopes for early recovery are enter
tanned by the attending physician, DR..
Harry W. kimball
Mr.. Anderson has not been in active
charge OF a pastorate for several years.
He was once pastor OF Trinity Methodist
church at Trinity square, but for six or
seven years has lived i'm the cottage or
Vermont avenue. which was the scene ot
1he Attempt al SUICIDE. His family con-
sists OF A wife and one SON For some
time Mr.. Anderson has been the victim
OF mental trouble, which dates from the
tragic death OF another son who stepped
from one railroad train directly In front
OF another and was killed
While Mrs. Anderson was absent from
the room. Ss turday, he made an unsuc-
cessful attempt 10 end his life with 4,
dull, pocket knife That he failed to sever
the 1ugular vein Is due 10 the condition
or the instrument he employed and 10 the
fact that he is feshy. and therefore the
blade OF the knife did not penetrate deep
enough 70 innict fatal injury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15

! New Empire theatre last evening 20 wit
| ness the very popular play entitled The
| Christian" w 8. Hart plays the part
of John Storm and the company with him
is IN many respects an excellent one.
The play from It's first production has
been one Of the big successes. Nor r.
this 10 be wondered az, for the play fol-
lows somewhat the lines OF story that
was widely read.
The Christian" was a story OF struggle
and though as 70 certain details there
might be objection. yet in the main its
efort was one worthy OF commends tion,
far worthier indeed than later work by
the same writer. The underlying prin-
ciple OF hrotherly love In the broad sense
anected all classes OF readers whose
hearts were devoted to what was best in
life
The play which Is announced to be en-
tirely independent OF the story. is one tnat
cannot be seen by even the most careless
visitors te- the theatre without leaving a
strong impression. Last evening it's strong
parts were most generously applauded
Mr.. Hart has strong conception Of
the part Of John Storm. Ii IL the char
acter or ? young man that he has TO por-
tray and he gives 10 IL all the vigor neces-
sary. The character IS one about which
nearly every one who ses the play will
have his or her own ideas. but there will
be no difference Of opinion as 10 the ear
nestness and carefulness OF Mr. Hart's
work
Lila Nsne as Glory Quayle certainly |
gave delight. She Is a good actress and |
IS always true in her work She has the \
charming presence necessary 10 properly |
= IA IN a faf and 111A f.,a
he varying moods Of the vain but honest
hearted girl and woman I'm n way that |
must give satisfaction 10 every one who
owes the play or story.
Herbert Fortier plays well the impor-
ant part OF Mr. Drake. as does Charles |
Rowan that of herd Robert EFe- A very |
me OH, ot character portrayal is that OF
'arrie Lee Stoyle a = Mrs Callendar
Helen Wea thCrsly makes the minor but
Intensely human part OF Polly Love we'll
worthy or being counted one OF the best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE,

Clever Kellar The program calls him
tne Peerless Magician. lie Is. Mysti-
cism and mystery made merry. Bon
oons' roses. oranges and pretty bits Of
paper flying around the parauet. Cries
OF oh and 'sh' and rubbering--no end.
kellar's selection from his exhaustless
robertory at the Providence Opera Hous.
iast evening contained little that WAS
really new from the Kellar of sundry
seasons past But nothing that he does
Slows old. IL only grows better, /,
seemed perfect last night. But then II
seemed perfect last season and the season
pefore last and the season before that.
The happy practice OF taking his nm.
uience into hts confidence, or appearin-,
10, grows on Kellar. II H. fetchtny
trick Makes YOU feel as though yot,
were all together i'm cozy parior ,p.
sieao OF In big theatre, and the na,t.
can was down among you. Those u,tla
SIDE talks and lecurettes on hyonot,sm
ana spiritism and deviltry generally grow
IN naror too. They are capital Al.
1ogether IL IL a stirring and delightful
In fact there is no other like il eo,ap
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15
WESTMINSTER THEATRE

Sam T. Jacks Own BurIesoue compa ny
IL the attraction at the Westminster
Theatre this week and A very pleasing
Dill IL presented. The attendance was
large for the company is well known here
ana always have. as on this occasion a
good show. The costumes worn by the
corps Of girls are noticeable for extreme
neatness and originality and the wearers
know how 10 sing, dance and march as
we'll
The performance begins with a buriet-
Ia In one act entitled "krusemeyers
Dilemma, i'm which Miss Lille Vedder
taxes the leading role and is assisted by
the entire company. which is a large one
and all play their parts we'll.
julia Natus. charming little miss
opens the olio with solos on the tuba or
bombardon, which is considered by many
10 be the most difficult instrument TO
play She Is given a hearty encore and
deserves IT,
The next on the bill are Fred Bulia and
Lily Raymond in an eccentric comedy
entitled, The Gay Miss Swift and the
Newsboy. They make q hit
The Crawford Sisters. May and Lille.
the well known change artists follow and
are accorded a warm welcome for thsv
have always been favorites At this plac.
OF amusement Andy Adams and w. i
Kelley. who are down on the bill a. the
California boys. are very entertaining
team, for they are clever comedians. good
dancers and scrohats and are the strong-
est card on the bill.
They are followed by Sam r. Jacks
Living Pictures. the greater portion OF
which are 90 sentimental character ana
are well posed
Geo. Il. Hoyt and Ben NeT have a now
'tyle OF telling stories. and they know
low to tell them. and the pleasing part is |
1.-The stories are new
La Belle Lulaine. assisted by the OAR |
ellis. give q wonderful performances on |
he Roman Rings and are the last IN the |
lilo.
Wanted. Husband" q farciaI bur
esaue satire, is given for the closing
lumber and Ia quite satisfactory All OF
he company take part In this and they
make the fun come thick and fast.
This excellent bill will be given everv
tternoon and evening during the week
nd large audiences should be the order
Z things.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15

but SO much new material has been add
% 10 IT, that IL is wonderfully improved
The hest Of the old material is retained
ana the new is even better than the rest
making IL one OF the most lsushable
sketches in vaudeville today They were
frequently Interrupted by laughter and
Vigorous applause, and a the finale re-
ceived an enthusiastic curtain call
The Six Blackbirds are a new troupe OF
colored dancers singers, scrohats and
comedians. ana they certainly made one
Of the strongest hits OF the bill
Another new act which made "A big hit
on its initial performance at this house
was that OF the Todd Judge Family. who
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15

year. that Il is far better than IL was
last season.
The opening sketch II "The Bellboy
snd the Prima Donna" By Purcell and
MAYNARD. This sparkling dialogue was
very amusing and received generous APP
pause from the appreciative listeners.
csarina, the clever little beauty and the
Nouette sisters IN their toe dances made
decided hit with them charming grace
fulness OF motion.
The three Joscarys were exceedingly
clever In the feats. and did their most
difficult turns with daring that made
the spectators hold their breath. The APP
pearance in this city IL the first outside
OF New York City since their arrival In
this country from Italy
The acrobatic work. OF Molasss Salvag-
gi troupe was very well received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15
CHIEF HoNORED.
Presentation 10 Suprsms Com
panlon Of tho Forest.

Mrs. Mary Toomey OF New Jersey
supreme companion OF the Companions
OF the Forest OF America. was rendered a
reception last evening under the auspice,
or Court Thomas A. Doyle in Cadets han,
Olneyville.
The meeting was called 10 order soon
after o'clock by Fred Leduc. chief Ran
ger or Court Thomas A. DOYLE. and chair
man or the committee of ARRANGEMENTS
lie introduced State Deputy McNeilis as
chairman or the meeting and first speak
ef' Mrs. Toomey when introduced was
presented a beautiful boauet ol roses, a
sift from the Olneyville Foresters.
Mrs. Toomey explained the objects OF
the order and the manner in which its
Work is done. and 80 well was this done
oy inc supreme chief companion and by
supreme Inner Guard Miss Sadie e An.
crews or Providence Circle, who followed
mat when an intermssion was taken for
inc purpose OF securing applications for
membership I'm the proposed new circle,
nearly 40 names we're secured
pleasant feature OF the meeting was
the presentation to Mrs Toomey OF a
handsome loving cup OF sterling silver,
suitably Inscribed, gift from the mem
pers OF providence and Star OF Providence
circles. Miss Andrews made the present
alton TN behalf Of the donors
IN aIuition TO the speechmsking a short
nut excellent musical program consisting
OF soprano solos by Miss annie Robin
SON baritone solos by w. r. Feeny and
piano selections by Prof. James Hughes.
who assisted as accompanist was given
FROM the exposition OF the aims and
purposes OF the women's branch OF the
Foresters IL IL certain that a large and
prosperous circle OF the order will be in
stituteA here
Supreme Chief Companion Toomey will
attend a meeting at Woonsocket this
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15

do some wonderful accrobatic work
arousing the enthusiasm Of Yesterdays
audiences. The muscular development
SHOWN b. one of The younger members ~
the troupe won the undisguised admira.
ton ~ everyone
Ward and Curran we're well received An
their new vehicle Familiar Characters. ="
which ~ bv fsr the best thing this pair
of clever favorites has ever done
MI. turrsns beautiful. sympathetic
tenor voice has aivavs heen an impor-
tant feature ~ their sketches. and YES
terday met with It's usual success his
Two solos being heartily applsuded
Harding and An Sid The Clown and
tho Chinsman" repeat their ahsurdiv
funny acrobatic comedy. which although
old never taile 70 win approval and Mile
ohve' does some very dainty Juggling
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15
roputss tow-aart EXCURSION TO rHs
phN-AMtRichstr sgwyosE

on THURSDAY. oct. H. the Nsu York
New Haven a Hartford railroad will sell
round trip tickets TO Buffalo via Sound
lines To New York. IN connection with the
various rail- routes between New York
ana Buffalo. good returning from BuNa,o
unIli pCt Y inclusive AZ popular rates-Sg
and $3.50 from Boston. according 20 route
selected and ~ cOrrespondirgiy low rates
from Brockton, Providence. Pawtuckst
Woonsocket. Worcestcr and all principal
stations along the line. These tickets
VIII be limited 10 continuous passage In
each direction. and vill be available only
IN dsy coach trains Don't mise this op-
portuniiy for q delightful autumnal out
Ina A. the minimum OF txpense.l. q. "a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15

Inc Macavoys In a new sketch portraying
ufe IN the slume called The Waifs
christmas Eve" The Msglnleys, I'm an
unusually fine trapeze act; the Brothers
van, IN good musical comedy skit: and
the Biograph, which this week is pre-
sentinS collection OF views which IL
sure 10 prove interesting 10 all lovers OF
sports. complete "A bin whose strength is
not Weakened by single act.
The orchestra still continues 10 be an
important feature OF the vaudeville bills
~ this house, and Professor Herman GER
taiply deserves the commendation OF art
list and audience. for the additional charm
and finish which IL added to the acts Of
fered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15

II would he difficult 70 pick ou, the
best part Of Reilly 4 Woods big show.
which opened is engagement AZ the New
Park theatre last night There was not
a monnsnt that the audience was not con.
vulsed with laughter Many new features
have been added to the big show this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15
New EntArnrise.

smith-"What is your brother Bob do
inR?'
Brown-"oh. he's running Masonic
badge farm out west"
Smith Masonic badge farm?"
Brownies, or perhaps you would call
II cat ranch. His speciality is Maltese
crosses. '-Chicsro Daily News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15
Feminine Finanoiering

He-You owe me- ten kisses! Paw ur,
She Explain. STR
He-l won en-. You know very well 7
waseree dntsn gloves against ten kisses
and won H.
She-Oh. but kisses YOU know
he (hrmyi-kisses should be Paid lust
AZ rsllgiously as any other debt
She dhoushtfu!ly)--Jusi the same A. a
note7
yes"
"Or-or a-draft?"
Certainly" ren
Then, YOU poor fellow. I'll give you 4
draft on mamma"
tIe never smiled agsinJ.-ssn Francisco
Bulletin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15

omsns We even TO My,eL-F. A. Bot
tom. druggist Cookshire Que savs
For twenty years suffered f-om ca
tsrrh. My breath was very orensIvs even
10 myself ! tried everything which prorn-
ised me cure. was induced 10 try DIR
Agnew.s Catarrhal Powder 7 cot reitsf
instantly after hrst application. IN cured
me and am free from all the eYects ~
n sod BY blandins a. Blandlng and
Rhode Leland Drux cc-is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15

in The play ] r FurIons sives =, 80
cenent imrersonation of Fathsr Ism.
pluph the friend ani Assistant ~ storm
IN bic charity work
The scenery is all arrroprfate ara p,sss,
attention IL given 10 tho costurnes ~ the
ladies' W '"'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15

Frank u. Bryan rendered some very
clever songs.
The evenings performance ended with
burlesque on school, entitled "A Mer-
ry whrl"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-15
NEW EMPIRE THEATRE.

There WAS large audience, notwith-
standing the inclement weather at the