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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
NO MACHINES
All but Two Towns Throw Out
Mechanical Voting Devices.

stalled at so much expense to the state
three or four years ago. are TO be thrown
out by all excepting two of the towns at
next months election. These are James
downtown and Tiverton.
The state returning board, exercising
the authority granted under the law, de-
cided that the conditions at Newport
and Woonsocket made the use OF the vot-
ing machines impossible
The other towns have taken advantage
OF the law specially enacted last year
and have notified the secretary OF state
that they will return to the Australian
system of voting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
IN COLLISION
Horse Stopped on Tracks and
Owner Was Thrown and Hurt.

Pawtucket car SIS and a moro or less
fiery steed belonging to Max Pertgilia,
OF 2o3 North Main street. Pawtucket, met
at the corner OF Branch avenue and
North Main streets at o'clock last even
Ing.
Pertzelia essayed TO bring his horse
about and chose the centre OF the track
as the turning stake. The horse de-
INJURED. and stood still upon the track
just the car was due at that Identical
spot.
The horse was knocked down and
dragged several feet. but was not seri-
ously hurt. Pertzelia was thrown out
and bruised. lie was taken to his home
in an ambulance and arriving there was
able 10 walk into his house when assisted
by an officer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
SOUGHT DEATH
Central Falls Woman Drank
EnameIIing Preparation.

Mrs. Edward Jacroix. OF IL Hedley ave-
nue.. Central Falls. attempted to take her
life last evening by drinking the contents
OF can OF enamel This preparation
was for painting bicycle. and II was OF
such nature as to produce violent
spasms.
Her condition was discovered by a mem
ber OF the family. who summoned DIR. A.
j. Lalond. Emetics were given, and In
two hours Mrs. Lacroix was said 10 be
out OF immediate danger although her
condition was critical
Mrs. Lacroix Is rs years old. the mother
OF six children. the oldest being Is years
OF age. Long continued III health caused
dependency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
HERE AT HOME.
Providence Citizens Gladly
Testify.

1t is testimony like the following that
has placed 1.-The little conauerer' so far
above competitors. When people right
here at home raise their voice in praise
there is no room left for doubt. Read
the public statement OF a Providence
citizen:
Mrs. George w. Andrews of s2s Plain
street says: Both my husband and my
self used Doan's Kidney Pills with good
results. was troubled for some time
with lame back and aching across my
kidneys, not constant. but coming on me
every once in while, especially after
any over-exertion. happened to see
Doan's Kidrsy Pills advertised and de-
cided to try them. 1 procured a supply
and. they did just what they were repre-
sented 10 DO. L felt improved after n
few doses. and the use Of two boxes freed
me from the aching in my back and kid
neys"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster Ailburn Co. Buffalo. n. Y, sole
agents for the United States
Remember me name Doan's and take
no substitute.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14

IAN things may come to him who waits. "
But there Is thia 10 cay:
Their coming one accelerates
By meeting them half way.
philadelphia Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14

Hon. Nikola Tesla failed TO appear for
jury duty and was fined 800. Making
good Is Nikola's short suit.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
CONGREGATIONAL
CLUBS ANNUAL.
Interesting Address by William McF.
Round, His Subject Being "Our
Brother, the Criminal"


OF
was served andth sinessm meei
speaker Of the hasbee
Of Of
country prison
Rome, Paris and Brusse
, 1902-11-06

from 1000 to 1000, while that of Hogg
will probably be greater.
The entire democratic state ticket is
defeated with the possible exception of
Mrs. Grenfell for superintendent of
public instruction. She was endorsed
by the women organizations and ran
far ahead of her ticket.
Both sides are claiming the election
Of congressman in the first district.
Shafroth. democrat, had the endorse
ment of the populist convention and
is probably elected, although it may
require the official count to decide the
matter. Adams, democrat, for con
gresham at large is thought to lead
the state ticket, and may be elected,
but chances seem to favor the election
of Brooks, republican.
On the fact of the returns the demo
Gratis will have a majority in the legis.
lature, but there are charges Of fraud
in Arapahoe and other counties and
contests will be filed which, if success.
full, may defeat the reelection of Sen
ator H. NJ. Teller.
, 1902-11-06

so FAR REPORTED GIVEN IN
FIGURES IN TABLE
BELOW.
T~wenty-eight Of the Thirty.eight Pre-
cints Reported With the Figures
Cast at Tuesdays Election-Ma
j~orities for Frazee, McGiII, Cook,
Jones and Hicks.

A bulletin posted in Albert Richards
mining exchange window, but in which
nobody seemed to put any confidence,
gave the following figures from Holmes
precincts; Hicks,37 Maynard 2S;Cook
So; Cowan, 30; Reid, 40; Corthell, %;
Jones, So; Bath, 90; Carpenter, 49,;
Norton. 26.
J. 7. Holiday. who came in from that
section this morning. said he brought
no figures; that a man told him the
election was about a stand-off," and
that's all he knew. 1t is believed the
Richards figures were gotten up to in
fiuence some post-election betting.
The following table gives the total
and majorities for the twenty-cight
precincts including the six Laramie
city precincts. received down to 4
o'clock this afternoon:
, 1902-11-06
THE SORT OF MAN NE VAS.
Ex-Speaker Reeds Opinion Of One
Who Was Rather Too EHusive.

Who Was Rather Too ELUSIVE.
EX-Speaker Thomas B.. Reed has a
knack of dispOsing of d~isagreeable &C.
QuaiutanCes hat few public men pos
sess. as many have learned to their
intense chagrin.
Il was in Washington once" said
a man at the CLUB. when Tom Reed
was the ear of the house of repre-
sentatives. He was holding forth with
earnestness or some theme to a group
of friends when that man you see over
there by the cigar counter pushed his
way through the crowd, grasped Reed
by the hand and said effusively:
Hello. Tom, old boy. how do you do?'
Reed responded in a name that
was more Of a shake for the mar than
for his hand and went on with his
talk. When our friend over there had
edged out OF the crowd someone said:
You didn't seem to be happy over
him. Reed. Who is your friend, any
way?'
Reed drawied out: He's a fellow
from New York who knows more mer
who don't want to know him than any
other man In the United States.
, 1902-11-06

Partly cloudy and cool today.
American beauty roses, Mrs. Walls.
Sporting goods of n descriptions at
L~ovejoy's.
Mrs. Collican writes from California
that she is now at the bedside of her
daughter and that the latter is danger
ously i'll.
c. C. Edwards has made a deal with
the Gem City Grocery company to
handle the Osborne agricultural ma
chinery.
Coroner Gray had a i2rr2r from al
old friend of TON" Donahue in Ne
braska. and has written to him t.
know something of he dead mans
history. The body vas buried by
Undertaken Stryker.
J. A. Edwing, who anne from Den
yer to put up the furniture and fixtures
in the office of the Laamic. Hahns
Peak and Pacific. left for home on the
noon train today, having completed
his task.
The school board was called to meet
this afternoon. The committee to
which was referred the matter of a new
smokestack at the East Side school
will ask further time before making a
report. At present the old smoke
stack is giving no annoyance.
A. NJ. Goode of Red Ruires has rir-
chased the well-known Simpson ram h.
seven miles southeast of Laramie. Tie
property includes about ZOO acres of
land. The consideration is said to
have been between $4,000 AMI $4,000.
r. E. Fitch negotiated the deal.
Charles Walter will leave tomorrow
for Casper, going by way of Cheyenne.
He received a telegram today that the
COMPANY supplying his machinery
could not fill the order for fush-joint
piping short of three months, and Mr..
Walter may have to cable to England
for hat particular bill. 1t will cost a
great deal more there, but he must
have it.
, 1902-11-06
A Startling Surprise,

Ve,y few could believe in looking at
A. T. Hoadley, a healthy, robust black
smith of Tilden. Ind, that for ten years
he suffered such tortures from rheu'
matism as few could endure and live,
But a wonderful change followed his
taking Electric Bitters. 1.-TWO bottles
wholly cured me-" he writes, land
have not felt a twinge IN over a year.
They regulate the kidneys, purify the
blood and cure rheumatism. neuralgia
nervousness. improve digestion ant
give perfect health. Try them. Only
soc at C. N. Settele's drug store.
, 1902-11-06
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ARE IN SESSION.

The county commissioners, who took
terday. following the adjournment OF
Tuesday, We're in session when The
Republican went to press this after
noon. Routine business was disposed
of. Dramshop licenses were granted
to Albert Rosine at 1O7 Front street
and to Frank J.Muellen & Co. and Her,
man George at Holmes. Some road
matters were discussed this morning
, 1902-11-06
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING
REPORTED AT PEARL

A Middle Park special gives the de-
tails of a mysterious shooting ARRAY
that occurred on the Frazer river in
Middle Park last week. says the Pearl
Mining Times.
While a young man. Mack Cochran.
and a Mr.. Martin were out hunting
near the latter's ranch, an unknown
person standing on a hill some dis
lance away, fired ? Cochran. the bull
let taking effect in tnc left arm passed
through the intestines and lodged in
the hip. Assistance was secured as
quickly a possible and the wounded
man conveyed to the nearest ranch,
four miles away. where he died the
following day.
The motive for the shooting is a
mystery and up to the present the
identity of the person who fired the
shot is unknown.
, 1902-11-06
MISS LOTHIAN HAS
HANDSOME MAJORITY

Miss Margaret Lothian, who is at
tending the university, received a tele-
gram yesterday afternoon from Buff
falo notifying here that she had been
elected county superintendent of John
Sol county by a handsome majority.
Her fellow students gathered about
her and extended their congratulations.
She will make a splendid officer.
, 1902-11-06
COUNTIES
IN WYOMING ARE STANDING BY
THE STATE TICKET IN Ex-
cELuENT MANNER.
Sheridan, Crook, johnson and Big
Horn Counties Report Safe MAORI
ties-County Ticket In Crook A.
most a Wreck-Big Horn for Gov.
Richards-Late News.

The counties in the state are stand
ing by the state administration in ele-
giant shape, and it is almost certain
that every one will give IN increased
majority. In Carbon county the Raw
Inns Republican says the state ticket
will have a splendid majority, and
good reports are coming from every
county in the state.
, 1902-11-06

FOR SALE-Ranch of IL sections
decided land with first-class water
rights, cuts $50 tons of hay. good build.
ings, machinery and ranch utensils,
Also 200 head of %cattle.r 80 head of
horses. Will sell at reasonable figures.
CHARLES SODERGREEN,
69t12-12t2 Woods, Wyo.
, 1902-11-06
BRIGHT
ARE THE LATE ELECTION RE
TURNS FROM ALL OVER THE
UNITED STATES.
Republics Garry Nearly Every State
In the Union Except the Solid
South-Four Of Six Congressman
In MaryIand-one Republican In
Missouri-New York Republican.

Denver, Colo, Nov. 6.-The Rocky
Mountain News Senator Patterson's
morning newspaper. comedies the cleo
ton of Peabody, republican, for COVER
nor, and H. NJ. Hogg, republican for
congress in the second district.
Peabody's plurality over Stimson.the
democratic candidate. will amount to
, 1902-11-06
Mrs. Ollie Shearer. midwife. JIG End

Cut this out and take it to Frank II.
Eggleston's drug store and get a free
sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and
| liver tablets, the best physic. They
cleanse and invigorate the stomach,
improve the appetite and regulate the
bowels. Regular size. 25c per box.
, 1902-11-06
BIRTH OF A SON

To VNOFTTCn . VTTC.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Spalding are re
joicing at the arrival this morning of
a ten-pound son at their home. Grand
papas CIV. Spalding and Eli Crumrine
are correspondingly happy. Mother
and babe are reported doing nicely.
, 1902-11-06
WARREN CONGDON GETS
DESERT FILE REPAYMENT

r. T.. Fitch this morning received a
United States treasury warrant for
$3.50 as repayment of Warren Cong.
don's desert entry. The case has been
pending only about sixty days.
, 1902-11-06
Sheridan County.

Sheridan, Wyo., Nov. 6.-(Special to
The Republican.)-Complete unofficial
returns from Sheridan county give the
following majorities on the state tick
ct: Richards. 1864; Chatterton. 81;
Grant, 391: Hay, 1874; lyman, SAB;
Mondell, 551.
, 1902-11-06
ONE WEEKS SPECIAL
AL IHE AVIATION ARMY

Captain Taylor. the Golden min
strcl. and wife will arrive Friday to
conduct II weeks special meeting
at the Salvation Army. owing to lack
Of room in the hall the meetings will
be held in the old hall corner 2nd and
Garfield. over Miller's Furniture store.
Good music. good singing and good
speaking. Everybody melted.
, 1902-11-06
Kansas SoIidIy Republican.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 6.-The vote cast
in Kansas Tuesday was close to 29O,-
900. Chairman Albaugh of the republi-
can state committee, says Bailey's
plurality for governor will be close to
, 1902-11-06

A big line of fine dress shoes at
$3.50, $500. $500 and $500 at Wood
ruff & Terry's.
, 1902-11-06

Lovett is doing the papering: Me
other fellows can't compete and are do
ing the kicking.
, 1902-11-06
Crook County

Sundance, Wyo., Nov. 6.-(Special
to The Republican.)-Incomplete re-
turns from the voting precincts in
Crook county indicate the election of
the state ticket by about 200 majority.
Senator Nichols was defeated by about
20 majority. Salisbury and Uhler have
probably been elected to the house by
small majorities. The republican tick
ct in Crook county is almost a total
wreck.
, 1902-11-06

Complete line Of legal blanks at The
Republican o@cA
, 1902-11-06
Big Horn County.

Basin, Wyo., Nov. 6.-(Special to
The Republican.J-Out OF Is precincts
in the county eleven give the following
vote: Richards, 448: Mondell. 5S2;
Clemmons, $50. The state ticket will
receice a majority of about $50 in the
county. Richards will carry the county.
it is believed. The balance Of the
state ticket will go through with in
creased majorities. A majority Of 400
was given the county ticket. all going
through except sheriff and county sup
e~rintendent.
, 1902-11-06
johnson County.

johnson County.
Buffalo, Wyo., Nov. 6.-(Special to
The Republican. johnson county
gives the following majorities on the
state ticket: Richards. 1875; Chatterton,
113; Grant, 1913; Hay. 116; lyman $50;
Potter. 535; Mondell. 211: The legis-
lative ticket was elected. The total
vote was 1853.
, 1902-11-06

See the big stock Of up-to-date over.
coats at SIC, 1880. t22.b0 and $500.
Woodruff 4 Terry.
, 1902-11-06
BRIEFLY MENTIONED

Partly cloudy and cool today.
American beauty roses, Mrs. Walls.
Sporting goods of al descriptions at
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-21
MAENNERCHOR CONCERT
PROVES FINE SUCCESS

The first of series of concerts to
be given under the auspices of the
Rock Island Maennerchor was held at
Turner hall last evening and attract
ed large audience. The program,
which was under the direction of
Prof. Rudolph t. Reese, of Davenport,
included. besides numbers by the
Maennerchor, special parts by solo
lists from outside the city. These in
cluded songs by Adalbert Engle, of
Maquoketa, and Margaret and Ernst
Reese. of Davenport, and piano solo
by Miss Anna Matthey. All the num-
bers were rendered in highly artis-
tic manner and the program was
heightened by the encores. Orches-
trail music was furnished by Bleuer's.
At the conclusion of the program the
floor was cleared and dancing was in
dulged in till late hour.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-21
PARENTS DAY OBSERVED
AT LoNGFELLoW SCHOOL

This afternoon the third annual
parents, day was observed at the
Longfellow school ON Forty-second
street, of which Mrs. Ida w. Lundy
is principal. The exercises were held
from to / this afternoon and the
program included addresses by Supt
H. Il. Hayden. w. il. Mcintyre and F
NJ Sinnet, the latter being the patron
of the school. Many of the parents
of the children attending the school
availed themselves of the opportunity
offered to spend an afternoon becom
ing better acquainted with the teach
ers and school officers.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-21

The Nickel Plate road will sell tick
cts Dec. "a, 25 and 81, 1902, and Jan. l,
1903, at rate of fare and Il third for
the round trip, to any point located
in Central Passenger association ter
ritory, good returning to and includ-
ing Jan. >, 1908. Pullman service on
all trains. Individual club meals,
ranging in price from 35 cents to ST.,
served in dining cars. Address John
y. Callahan, general agent, 113 Adj
ans street, Chicago, for particulars.
Chicago city ticket office, III Adams
street; depot, Harrison street and
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-21
A Startling Surprise.

Very few could believe in looking at
At. Hoadley, a healthy, robust black
smith. of Tilden, Ind, that for 10
years he suffered such tortures from
rheumatism as few could endure and
live. But a wonderful change follow
ed his taking Electric Bitters. 1.-TWO
bottles wholly cured me-" he writes,
"and / have not felt a twinge in over
a year" They regulate the kidneys,
purify the blood and cure rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, nervousness, improve
digestion and give perfect health. Try
them. Only so cents, at Hartz & Ulle-
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-21
Cured of Piles After Forty Years.

C. Haney, of Geneva, Ohio, had
the piles for forty years. Doctors
and dollars could do him no lasting
good. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cured him permanently. Invaluable
for cuts, burns, bruises, sprains, la
cerations, eczema, letter, salt rheum,
and all other skin diseases. Look for
the name Dewitt on the package
all others are cheap, worthless coun-
terfeits.
Harper House Pharmacy, n. j.
Riess' drug store, corner Seventh Ave-
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-21
KID-NE-oIps HAVE MERIT.

For years have had shooting pains
through my back and sides. My nerves
were affected. Had spells of dizziness,
and could not sleep. Doctors said
there was no help for me. hnaily
was induced by friend to try Kid
Ne-Oids, and they at once gave me re-
lief. continued to use them for three
months and am now well and cured.
Thanks to the discovery of Kd-Ne-
Oids. Mrs. John Hicks, Williamsport'
Pa. Price SOC. Tablets. Always cure.
7. H. THOMAS, Leading Druggist
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-21
Broadway Sale a success.

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Broadway Presbyterian church scor-
ed a success last evening with their
sale of fancy work and Christmas ar
ticles. 1t is estimated that there
were nearly 400 people in the church
during the evening and nearly all the
articles that were placed on sale were
disposed of at prices that will add
very materially to the financial re-
sources of the society. Supper was
served from to s, the sale taking
place afterward.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-21
The Nickel Plate Road

Will afford its patrons an opportunity
to take advantage of low rates for
Christmas and New Year holidays. by
selling tickets at a fare and Il third
for the round trip to all points ON
their line. Dec. "a, 25 and 81, 1902, and
Jan. 1, 1903. Return limit including
Jan. =, 1903. Through service to New
York City, Boston and other eastern
points. Chicago passenger station
Harrison street and Fifth avenue.
For further information address John
y. Callahan, general agent, 113 Adams
street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-21
AUGUsTANA TO MEET
MONMOUTH TOMORROW

The only game of football in the
three cities Saturday will be that he
tween Augustana college and Mon
mouth on the college campus in this
city. Early in the season the local
team was defeated at Monmouth. but
since that time the work of Coach
Coldron has resulted in a decided
change in the form of the Augustan-
ans, and the chances are considered
good for the score to be. evened up
The visitors outweigh the local
team some 10 pounds per man and are
certain to put up n hard fight. Au-
gustana is, however, in the pink of
condition, and with the encourage
ment gained in the game with Brad-
ley last week, will go into the match
to win.
The following is the order in which
the two teams will line up:
Augustana- Monmouth
Uuden. center. Nc Murdy
Hanson. right guard. -. .LeClare
Larson. right tackle. Hall
'Landgren. right end. Frederick
Forsberg. left guard .. Pinkerton
Aim. --........ left tackle. .AIcFadden
Anderson. left end ~ Pringle
IindhOlm. quarter back. -. McMullen
A. johnson right half M. .ucMullen
NJ. Johnson. left half. ... Lyle
Bergren. fun back ..Brownlee
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-21
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS.

One hundred miles shortest to
Chattanooga, Queen & Crescent
route.
Queen &5 Crescent fast line to Bir-
mingham and New Orleans. Two fast
trains daily.
Only through car line to Asheville,
y. e., Queen & Crescent route and
Southern railway.
Queen & Crescent service Cincin-
natl to Atlanta and Jacksonville, the
best in the country.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-21
Thanksgiving Day Excursions

at rate of fare and third on all
trains of the Nickel Plate road, on
Nov. Goth and 27th, to points within
$50 miles, and good returning to and
including Nov. 2Sth. Chicago depot,
Grand Central station, Harrison ST.,
and Fifth avenue. City ticket office,
Ill Adams street.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-21
Rheumatism Cured in . DAY.

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to
Gays. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. 75c and
81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island; Gustaye
Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-21
If you are bilious and seeking ad-

If you are bilious and seeking ad-
visers,
Take DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
just before going to bed.
You will find on the morrow,
You are rid of your sorrow-
That's all; just enough said.
These famous pills do not gripe, but
move the bowels gently and easily,
cleansing the liver. Their tonic eff
feet gives strength to the glands, pre-
venting a return of the disorder.
Harper House Pharmacy, A. j.
Riess' drug store, corner Seventh Ave
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-11-21
ORDER is GROWING
Odd Fellows Hear Encouraging
Figures at State Grand
Lodge.
MEMBERSHIP Is NOW 6o,ost
Lodges Number SS7-
Reports on Branches
ofOrder.

The reports of the various officers
to the Illinois grand lodge of Odd Eel
lows this week at Springfield showed
that the order was in a harmonious
and prosperous condition. None of
the officers or committees made i'm
portant recommendation to the
grand lodge, and their reports were
simply statements of the progress of
the order during the past year.
The grand masters report CON
tanned voluminous reference to the
proposed exhibit of the fraternal So
cieties at the st. Louis worlds fair.
The report of Acting Secretary
John ii. Skies shows that there is a
total of SS7 subordinate lodges in the
state. Fourteen were instituted dur
ing the year and seven charters were
surrendered. The total membership
of the subordinate lodges is 60,OSS.
There were initiated during the year
5,726; admitted by card, 1.041, and re-
instated, sos. The total number of
Rebekah lodges is now $40. net gain
of eight, with n total membership of
25.212, of whom 16,421 are women and
S,791 men.