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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-26

WANTED Two active young men at once
Married men preferred. Good clean work
Permanent job. Call between l and OIL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-26
FOR sALE-PRoPERTY.

FOR SALE-Ninety three ores four miles
from town, new buildings. lots of fruit and
berries. 81, 100. ID. II. Walker, Paw Paw.
Mich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-26

LOST-A lady's shoestrfng handbag contain
ing pocketbook. silver money. aoor KEY.
etc. Return TO Argus office and be reward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-26
FOR RENT---FARNIs.

- = 80
small house and barn in South Heights.
For particulars call at No. SOC Seventeenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-26
FOR RENT-HOUsEs.

FOR RENT-A 7-room house at 40 SeVenl
street. Inquire at 500 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-26

tor statesmen Local or
travelling. We employ on both salary and
commission. Straight, honorable business
that will yield good income. Our statesmen
make from $40 a month up and expenses.
For particulars write, The r. q. Chase Co.,
Geneva, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-26

WANTED-An established wholesale house,
recently incorporated, extending business,
desires to engage competent manager for
branch house. Salary 800 per month, eX-
penSeS and commission. Must invest 81 ZOO
In capital stock of company, on which diyi-
dend of per cent will be guaranteed, and
furnish satisfactory references. Address,
Secretary, box $40 Kansas City, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-26

FOR SALE-A good milch COW. Apply
500 Twenty-hrSt street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-26

WANTED - Trustworthy person in each
county to manage business old establish
ed house, solid financial standing; straight
bona fide weekly cash salary SIS paid by
check each Wednesday, with all expenses
direct from headquarters; money advanc-
ed for expenses. Manager, S79 Caxton bldg.
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-26

CHICAGO, BURLINGTON B |
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liititjI!1fi4h avenue and Twentieth street |
8ItA MI. YOUNG, Agent
RSsDIAIsSE FRANK A. HART.
fsaz4 4zS44a@ Passenger Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-09-26
ANSWERS TO WANT ADS.

ANSWERS to the following are AT this once
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-20
He Says he VIII Fight for His
Seat at Saratoga.
THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET
Hill, Mcclure and All Who Don't Want
Hin at The Convention Seusd
With Notice.

New York. Sept. RO.--william : 8.
Devery. newly elected Tammany leader
OF the Ninth district. declared again yes
convention and take his seat despite ex-
Governor Hill. James X. MCGUIRE or any
one else.
News reached the city yesterday that
Mr.. Mcguire. I'm saying he would have
Devery thrown out OF the convention II
he could. was speaking by the book The
Democratic state managers. II was learn
from the Ninth district and intend TO seat
the contestants II they make any sort OF
a case against Devery.
I'm soin' to represent the people Of
the Mint at the Saratoga convention. -
Devery declared. "an' MCGUIRE an Hill
nor nobody else can keep me out"
sHEEHAN HAS CHANCE.
John C. sheehan, II he cares to con-
test Devery's election. has a very good
chance Of getting into the state conven-
ton in place OF the man who defeated
him for the leadership on Tuesday.
All the state. managers want Is some
good ground on which to eject Devery. II
Sheehan brings contest, claimiAg the
seat on the ground that Devery carried
the district by bribery. the committee on
contested seats, controlled by the state
managers. will decide the contest In Shee-
hans favor.
Ex- Governor Hill Is expected In the city
soon. and the Devery contest Is one OF
the matters he Is expected TO take up
while here. Mr.. Sheehan is stiIl at his
summer home In Long Branch. but his
friends at the Hoffman House last night
predicted that he would bring the con-
test upon receiving assurances that he
would have the support OF the convention
managers. tf.fu eH
Devery had a meeting OF his district
captains last night at his headquarters.
In Eighth avenue near Twenty third
street. This gave rise TO The report that
another and final dividend was being de-
clared by the Devery association. Be
fore he began seeing the captains the
big Chief was asked to review his cam
paign, and he. said:
GOODWIN sNEERED.
IT began with a peace Offering. ask
ed Goodwin to give me half the repre-
sentation In the district organization. He
sneered and laughed at me- Then said
Wen fight and we did fight / leave II
to the press and the public whether We
didn't give EN- all they came after.
But say the fights that's over amt
a marker to what's comm I see Nc
Guire the fellow what was turned down
by his own neighbors when he came be-
fore 'em for reelection for mayor OF
Syracuse. says he stands by what he
said, that he'd keep me out Of the state
convention. an that he knew all the time
was goin' to win down here an laid
pipes long ago to keep me out"
Devery added in positive tones that he
would go to Saratoga and fight for his
seat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-20
MURDERER BEST LEFTA
LETTER FOR HIS PARENTS.

struct my sister how 10 get my trinkets
together aud send them to you.
l don't know anything about the affairs
at Breakheart Hill farm. but the estate
owes me. as near as l can figure in nv
head sS.l2. which you can collect ana
keep for yourselves.
My little account book is In the hands
or the Lynn police, ! worked on the farm
five months and two days | had drawn
about VIZ as near as I can remember
DO not worry, dear father and mother
about me. but comfort yourselves with
the fact that your son meets his death
without fear and fully satisfied with
himself
Goodbye. father and mother
Your affectionate son
JOHN c. BEST
II Is understood that I'm addition 10 the
above Best wrote upon a separate piece
OF paper another condemna ton OF the
courts. couched I'm terms more harsh than
those used I'm the letter proper The com
munlcation was not given out, however
An interesting incident in connection
with Bests execution has Just come 10
light On the day before he died. Best
called In the prison physician and said
10 him: Doctor, | wish you would ex-
pertinent on my body after am dead 10
see II you cannot bring me back TO life
The physician informed Best that there
was no possibility OF the electricity fan
ing and Best seemed greatly disappointed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-20
WARREN

Regular church services will be held in
the various churches tomorrow. At the
1880 p. m. service at the NJ. r. church.
Rev. H. u. Cady will deliver the first OF
his two lectures on John Wesley. A
stereopticon OF 500 candle power will be
used to show the illustrated pictures.
The funeral OF Thomas Cole. an old
and respected citizen OF this town, will
be held from his home on South Main
street Sunday afternoon.
The Warren depot is being slightly re-
paired Coats Of paint have been admin
istered and the window frames have
been stained. Protection against fires
have been placed In the building.
New machinery Is being Installed at
the Howiand. wheaton n Co.'S factory.
the present number of machines being In
adequate 10 All the many orders.
A schooner load OF lumber has arrived
for f. NJ. Bosworth a Sons at his Bar
rington wharf.
A new freight agent, r. NJ. Jones. has
been appointed at the local freight house.
The Warren National band rendered a
pleasing concert on Bristol common last
night TO an enthusiastic crowd.
Warren plays I. c. I. tomorrow at Cres-
cent Park. A good game - surely prom
ised-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-20
WRIGHT'S
PLAIN
TALK
Says He Does Not Believe Ar
bitldtiOn Is the Panacea for
Labor Troubles.

Chicago. Sept. BOT do not think that
arbitration is the panacea for labor trou-
bles that some persons seem To consider
II. said Carroll ID. Wright. u. s. Com
missioner OF Labor last night. ''That is
why did not recommend IL in my recent
report on the coal strike"
Mr. Wright is on his way TO Minneapo-
lis, where he will deliver an address on.
lis there a solution TO the labor ques-
tion?" before the national convention of
employers and employees next Monday
and which will be addressed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt next Thursday.
THE practical and TO my way of
thinking. the proper way to settle labor
troubles" said Mr.. Wright lis for both
sides 10 be fair and decent and seattle
their differences themselves. They ought
TO be able 10 do this better. and certainly
can do IL with far more mutual satisfac-
ton, than by having outsiders step In and
settle their troubles"
The commissioner does not take a hope
full view OF conditions in Pennsylvania.
IT cannot say when the strike will end"
he declared.
Speaking Of President Roosevelt's posi-
tion in the matter. Mr.. Wright said:
II know that the president was and Is
exceedingly anxious for the strike 10 be
settled. but. ] know also. that his posi-
ton was and is most difficult. because IL
he stepped in IL would be charged that
he was usfng the power and influence of
his official position In favor OF one side
or the other
1T Is for this reason that he has not
done more than he has"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-20

nounced as follows: Number OF votes
cast. 24s necessary for choice, 10. The
ticket headed by Brennan received lsz
votes and the ticket headed by Garvin
lOS votes. The chairman declared the
Brennan ticket elected. After empower
ing the delegates TO fill vacancies the
caucus adjourned.
Although IL was announced some days
ago that the Fitzgerald forces Intended
10 capture the Cumberland delegates. the
announcement was not taken seriously
as IL was not thought that the Garvin
men could be beaten, and the effect OF
this victory by the Fitzgerald forces will
be felt IN every primary of the Demoe-
racy In this state.
The result OF the contest was one OF
the biggest surprises ever sprung in a
state camp. The Pawtucket mayors
managers went TO members Of the town
committee and asked them individually
and collectively for assistance to elect
Fitzgerald delegates. They were told
that DR.. Garvin led a forlorn hope last
year; that he was an honored townsman,
and In such contest home folks came
first
Then the Fitzgerald forces went out
and found combinations: just such a
combination as was made by the McGirr
faction to defeat DIR. Garvin for the as
sembly a year ago. The town committee
was not aware last night Of the impor-
tance OF the contest which was on and
Mayor Fitzgeralds supporters got to the
caucuses In superior numbers. McGirr.
who defeated Garvin last year, was
beaten by Republican at the polls. The
town committee this year intimated that
McGirr could not have the honor Of repre-
senting the town.
The result of the primaries in this city
will be awaited with great interest now.
Many OF the conservative leaders OF the
labor element of this city want DIR. Gar
win nominated and may disregard the ac-
tion OF the Cumberland folks and work
harder than ever for him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-20
CUMBERLAND IS
FOR FITZGERALD.
DR.. Garvin Beaten in the Caucus in
His Own Town, Losing Entire Del
egatiOn to State Convention.

The John j. Fitzgerald forces captured
the Cumberland delegation TO the Demo-
cratic state convention at the caucuses
last evening--lock, stock and barrel-the
Cumberland Democrats repudiating their
townsman In no uncertain manner. and
throwing down the town committee with
a thud that was heard from Woonsocket
to New Shoreham.
Only yesterday circulars were received
by the city committee from the Cumber-
land town committee requesting that the
Providence delegates be instructed for
DIR. Garvin. and as the local committee
is strong for Garvin the result In Cum
berland last night puts the members in
anything but a good state Of mind.
The caucus was a big one and was held
in the town hall at Valley Falls. The
room was crowded. fully $50 being present.
and 24s voters cast their ballots.
Chairman James T.. Black of the town
committe called the meeting 10 order and
called for a nomination for chairman OF
tho caucus. and William Burke was the
unanimous choice. Mr. Burke referred
20 the opportunity afforded this year to
elect state officers, and he hoped that
whoever received the nomination would
poll the full strength OF the party. VIII
liam f. Meehan was elected clerk.
NOMINATION FOR SENATOR.
The nomination for senator was at once
taken up and Hon. r. ]. Gaskin In n
short speech in which he spoke OF the
office. his staunch democracy and his
services to the party. nominated Thomas
McKenna OF Valley Falls. Mr.. McKenna
was the unanimous choice.
p. q. Sullivan was nominated by Br.
Garvin for first representative, and
George Meehan nominated Thomas j.
Curry for second representative. both be-
ing elected without opposition.
Two lists OF delegates to the state and
congressional conventions were presented,
Senator Gaskin presenting one headed by
DIR. L. r. c. Garvin. as follows: l.. f. c.
Garvin. Michael c. Ryan George Meehan.
Andrew X. Clark, John j. Kelley and
Frederick j. Sweets.
John Dillon presented a list headed by
James Brennan, as follows: James Bren-
man, Dennis ]. Shea. Patrick Callahan.
James J. Barry. William Powers and
John Shaw.
Considerable confusion ensued at this
point, motions and amendments to mo-
tons following each other in rapid sue
cession. A motion by Frederick J. Sweers
that the nominees be acted upon collec-
lively was declared carried and the bal
loting began.
Peter J. Gaskn and James ]. Mooney
were appointed as tellers. and John Dillon
was added later. Only one challenge was
made. James McGirr objecting TO the
vote of Henry Geldard. but the latter
stated his intention of voting for the
nominee OF the caucus.
BRENNAN TICKET WON.
The result of the balloting was an
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-20
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The dance hall Of the East Providence
Water company at Hunts Mills, where
free dancing was held during the sum-
mer. has been closed for the season.
Sunday morning at the United CongrS-
gational church, Rev. Mr.. Dunn OF
woonsocket will preach and at the 6
o'clock Y. p. s C. f. meeting Mr.. Geary
OF the Young Mems Christian association
will speak
The labor union held a meeting In the
hall OF the Oystermens union last even
ing An announcement was made that in
the near future a labor union mass
meeting would be held In the town hall
and that IL was expected that Mayor
Fitzgerald would speak
The East Providence Water company
has begun the erection OF a new stand
the first standpipe stood
The veteran hunter. sylvanus Peck.
who passed his eightieth birthday last
March. has within short time shot
three foxes within three-auarters OF a
mile of his residence.
Mr.. and Mrs Horace A. Aldrich OF Man
kato. MINI, who have been the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs Frank +. Millard. have re-
turned home
Ezra Il. Simmons was before the Sew
enth district court on warrants charging
him with illegally keeping liquor for sale
and for Illegally selling the same. He
pleaded not guilty. but later admitted
sufficient evidence 20 convict and was
fined 500 and costs and sentenced to 10
days In the Providence county jail. lie
took an appeal and was held In $500 bail
In default OF which he was committed.
Yesterday afternoon In the Seventh dts
trict court I'm the case OF Joseph Grand
champ vs.. Alex la Forrest for book ac-
count, a bill OF particulars was filed In
the cases Of David y. Con- vs.. Irving w
Bliss. one case for book account of 500
and another for debt on promissory
note. there were continuances for two
weeks. In the caoe Of William II. Bowen
VS.. Joseph A. Bowen for trover and con-
version there was continuance for two
weeks. The property for which compen-
sation is sought is an ice cart valued at
SO In the case OF Anne Christine vs..
Thomas r. Murray for trespsss and
ejectment there was no appearance OF the
defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-20

Salem. Mass. Sept 2o.-Bitter words OF
reproof for the courts OF Massachusetts.
as well as tender and thoughtful mes
sages tor his father and mother are con-
tained in the last letter which John G.
Best. the executed murderer OF George Il.
Beiley. at North saugus wrote to his par
ents
The contents OF the letter we're made
public today. Far from taking the form
OF a confession. Best's words express
rather his innocence. although he does
not declare his innocence In specific
terms
A statement OF the status OF his per-
sonai affairs. Is followed by the declara-
hon that he loses his life not through
she will OF God. but through the wen
geance and ignorance OF men"
Later on. he says he thinks the ex.
penses OF burial should be borne by the
courts which have murdered me- and hs
remarks finally that he is fully satisfied
with himself 80
This letter was written by Best 10 his
father and mother who live in Sackville
~ H.. just before his execution at the
state prison on September last. A copy
Of the letter was given out today by Rev
Z NJ. Meilish. who was Bests spiritual
adviser. Best's letter follows:
Chariestown. Mass. Sept. 6. 1902.
Dear Father and Mother My last re.
sues, js that you shall have my trunl
and its contents which II at the Lynr
police station. and 90 as you please witt
the contents. My overcoat is az the Sa
lem jail: my easy chair and silver pickl,
dish with three framed pictures are a
Eettie's home. IL In my desl-e that you
mother, should get and keep them. on,
thing would like 20 impress on the mint
OF you. my father and mother I'm that 4
te not Gods will that I lose this nf,
chat be has given me. but through IN,
vengeance and ignorance OF men.
feel as we'll these last few hours OF
earth as ever did in my life am no
afraid 20 die. but would like 20 live.
lon't compare myself 20 Christ. our Saw
tor, but my condemnation In on the sam,
hne as his. and will meet my death "A
calmly az he did.
II these lines. my dear father anf
mother. win give you any comfort I an
veil paid for writing them. done know
what arrangements have been made
about the disposal Of my body. but J. Il
my wish that be dressed I'm the clothinG
that earned by the sweat OF my brow
I also wish that the expenses OF my
burial be borne by the state, whose courts
have murdered me. 1 will try ap1 In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-20
LEG CHEWED
PatToIman Mclaughlin Severely
Bitten by a Drunken Man.

Carl suparneau was held IN 5000 for
trial next Tuesday by Judge sweetiand
today for an assault upon Patrolman n
Farrell Mclaughlin.
The latter was called 70 n house on
Faith street, last night, 20 suppress a
disturbance. suparneau put up so stir
hight that Mclaughlin had to use hand
cuffs
While taking suparnesu down stairs the
latter tripped the officer. 40 that they
fell
suparneau. improved the opportunity Of
seiking and biting McLaughiin's leg 20
that The officer had To leave his beat
His wound was cauterized 10 prevent
blood poisoning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-20

who's this Joan OF Arc?
You are keeping her dark!
20, no; don't know her" said Noah
Princeton Tiger.
Hose 1 extinguished a chimney fire In
Gelb's restaurant at $40 this morning.
A gum slot machine In front of 80 Ran
dali street was smashed early this morn
ing and few pennies stolen.
IN a grocery store at 13s Spruce street al
2 o'clock this morning. Damage TO the
extent of si4 was done TO some OF the
stock.
Angus McPhearson. IL years old, was
taken Ill at the corner OF Mathewson and
Washington streets at 1850 this morning.
He was taken to his home on Knight
street in the Rhode Island ambulance.
Ernest sutti and Alexander Lake were
fined 81 and costs each IN the police court
today for revelling on Clemence street.
Joseph Daily was fined IS and costs for
revelling on Chapel street.
Joseph sieibelski was placed on proba-
tion until Dec. I'd. by Judge sweetland to-
day. Joseph stole a pay envelope belong
ing 10 Mamie BURNER. at the Riverside
mills yesterday. The envelope contained
s6.l1, OF which s. was recovered.
Joseph Frazier of 10 Trenton street was
injured while at work on a new building
on Dudley. near Blackstone street, at s:45
this morning. A piece OF lumber fell and
cut his scalp Frazier. who is As years
old. was taken to the Rhode Island hos
pital.
A shed at 100 Plain street was broken
into at O'Clock yesterday afternoon by
two young men who attempted 10 carry
away an anvil. When neighbors spoke
to the men they dropped the anvil and
ran away. II was the property Of James
A. Callahan of 10 Baxter street
The complaint against Clarence II. Rich
for making an assault upon Mrs. Isabella
c. Kane was discontinued In the Sixth
district court today. Mrs. Kane acknowl-
euseu shtisihctioH anu fsichs payHiS Soses,
the case was dropped. Mrs Kane was
wet down with a line OF garden hose.
Two disappearances are reported from
100 clifford street under date of the 18th
instant. William Collins. who resides at
that number. informs the police that a
square clock. valued at N.5, has been
missing since Thursday. Also that his
nine-year-old son. George. has been miss
ing since that day.
The Faithful Workers will meet at the
Randall Square Institutional Mission. 81
Gladstone avenue. Sunday afternoon at
o'clock Mr. Isaac Crocker is expected
to lead the meeting and also will hold
grand rally at the Centredale Methodist
church Sunday evening at o'clock.
President James wolstenholme will have
charge Of the service. Mrs. Shogren and
Miss Ruth A. Graham is expected to sing.
All are cordially invited.
The Rhode Island women's Christian
Temperance union, Second Division. met
at the Jefferson Street Baptist church
yesterday, Is unions being represented.
The topic OF the day was. What Depart
ment OF Our Work VIII Best Advance the
Temperance Cause?" This wa. discussed
by Mrs. A. NJ Paine OF woonsocket, State
Secretary Miss NJ f. Olney. Mrs. NJ. A.
Babcock and Mrs. J. X. Barney. A
mothers meeting was held in the after
noon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-20
LORD sALIsBURrs CONDITION

Lucerre. Switzerland. Sept. N-Lond
Salisbury's physician says the patient
has a slight gouty affection from which
he Is suffering but which gives no ground
for anxiety
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-20
NEWSLETS

When the ark was just over Genoa
Mrs. Noah burst forth at poor Moan,
Who's this Joan OF Arcf
You are keeping her dark
20. no; don't know her" said Moan.
Princeton Tiger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-20
FLOWERS
School Children on Beacon Hill
Make Interesting Display.

The pupils OF the schools on Beacon
Hill gave very beautiful and pleasing
exhibition of flowers In the school rooms
yesterday afternoon at which the parents
and friends of the pupils were invited. and
they saw a display highly creditable 10
all concerned.
Last spring the children were given a
card containing the names of Is varieties
OF flowers. Asters, Calliopsis, Bachelors
Buttons, Morning Glories, Pinks. Gall
lardia, Sunflowers. Marigold, Nasturtium.
Petunia. Poppy Morning Bride. Zinnia
and Phlox. and packages OF the seeds sold
to them at one cent each by the Beacon
Hill Improvement society.
The elimination OF the summers work
came yesterday. The children picked the
flowers and arranged them In bouquets.
and held the exhibitions In the school
rooms at Doyle avenue. Camp street, Ora
ham street and Montague street. The ar
rangement of the flowers were supervised
by Miss Dunham OF Camp street. Mr..
Kingsley of Doyle avenue and Miss Kerr
OF Graham street and at Montague street
Miss Macomb and Miss Cosgrove presided.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-20
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