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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-18
IRREGULARITIES OF SOUND.
The Kind of Note Best Suited For
Long Range Signals.


Long Range Signals.
Signals made by sounds of explosion
are not the most reliable. Their pene-
tratiOn is obviously often uncertain,
while, their duration being brief, they
may be missed by momentary inatten-
ton. The reed horn was the more eff
cient instrument as compared with
guncotton cartridges over London. The
siren would probably have been yet
more efficient as also doubtless a horn
capable of producing two notes differ
ing. say, by the interval of n third or q
fifth, n conclusion arrived at many
years ago by experiments which have
been unhappiiy too much lost sight of.
Professor Piazzi Smith found by trial
that a high note was generally more
penetrating as a signal, but advised
that such a note should not be used
alone. assigning as one reason that in
diyiduals possess note deafness similar
to color blindness, so that no one note
could be trusted. Experiments went to
prove that n sound varying between a
high and a low note best arrested at
tention at long range.
And the same result has been arrived
at in another way. The peculiar cry Of
the Alpine guide, which is, in fact, OF
that nature which Professor Smith adj
vocates, has doubtless been taught by
the eXigencies of his situation, where
his voice is required to carry across
broad and deep ravines. Nature has
taught the same lesson in the Austria
Ian wilds, where the characteristic
"Cowi, cowir' appears essential to pen
citrate the deep woods.
Nor indeed need we look farther for
an example of the same kind than our
own village lanes. The high pitched
voices of children are very farreaching.
Their shouting can be heard farther
away in the sky than that of man, and
in calling to their fellows they always
employ n trick of the voice taught
doubtless by experience. The child
Will summon her playmate from far
away. with n we'll practiced sally"
the first syllable, high pitched and pro-
longed, giving place to the second syl-
liable uttered abruptly in n yet higher
note. And this mode Of calling is uni
versal.-Nineteenth Century.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-18

There Is no real dInerence between the
Dutch religion and ours. So after the
termination of the unfortunate strug-
gle the conditions will be more favor
able than is usually the case in such
conflict for prosperous and beneficent
reconstruction"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-18
In the studio.

"Your work bears the closest kind of
inspection" remarked the girl with the
dimple. What infinite pains you must
take with it!'
Perhaps" replied the artist; ''but.
do you know, enjoy the palms,"
''Then," she rejoined, with a bright
smile, ''you, too. pursue art for arts
ache."-Cnicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-18

With every exertion the best of men
can do but moderate amount OF good.
but it seems in the power OF the most
contemplate individual to do incaleula-
BILE Observation-Disclosures Irving.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-18
The Quick Craze.

The quick craze is by no means new,
but seems just now to be more in
trusive than ever before. Here is a
young woman practicing fourteen
hours a day to cultivate her voice. Re-
suit, lost voice. Nearly all the pugi-
lists, active and retired, are writing
volumes on How to Get Strong
Quick" and the readers are exercising
two or three hours. day, when ten
minutes are quite enough. Result, lost
health. The get rich quick fellows, in
Jail and out, are hiring able lawyers to
help them devise schemes that viii
defy the law and enable them to fleece
lambs regardless of the code.-New
York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-18
Conversational French

'Can you speak French?''
: "a little. That is, 1 can shrug my
shoulders. "-London Answers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14

mously elected a member OF the board
but declined.
BLACKSTONE NATIONAL.
The annual meeting OF the Blackstone
National Bank was held at 20 Market
square AT noon when officers and a board
of directors were elected as follows
President, William Ames.
Vice president. H. +. ilInkley.
Cashier Oren Wescott
Teller William Chace.
Bookkeeper. Albert X. Plant.
Directors Frederick :. IIoppin, Will
liam Ames. Herbert +, Hnkley Frank
w. Mattesou. Daniel Beckwith, Edwin
NJ. DOdd.
UNITED NATIONAL
The annual meeting of the United Ma
tional Bank was held at 1880 this morn
ing, officers and directors were elected
as follows:
President. Frank w Gall
Vice presidents. Charles Warren Lip
pitt, Josiah w CrooSer James II Chace.
Cashier Walter G. Nye.
Directors Charles Warren Lippitt,
James M Scott W \. Leete. H. A.
I.oomis. John r. Gladdmg Frank NJ.
Mathewson Josiah W. Crooker. stephen
NJ Knowles. George w. Parks, Albert
Horton. Charles Sisson. w A. Copeland.
William N. Perry, James H. Chace. W.
). Granger. Fred T.. Smith, James II. Ar
mlnRton. Henry H. Heydon. William Ar
mour. r. w Gale.
ATLANTIC NATIONAL
The annual meeting of the Atlantic
National bank was held at n o'clock this
morning when officers and directors were
elected as follows;
President. ieury r. Richards
cashier William II. Greene.
Directors Henry r. Richards. James s
Kenyon. John NJ Dean Orrcn l.. Jones.
Frederick W. lartwen, Henry Fletcher.
Henry W. Harvey, David =. Sherwood
AMERICAN NATIONAL.
The annual meeting OF the American
National bank was held at noon today m
the banking rooms in DE Banigan build
ing
The following officers were elected:
President Francis w Carpenter.
Vice president Edwin Mim,r
cashier Iloutio A. Hunt
Assistant cnshicr walter q. Brown
Directors William Grovcuor Francis
" Carpenter George G.. Nightingale.
Jenrey Davis stephen "a Arnold Edwin
Miner Arthur a. Watson Robert W.
Taft Horatio a Hunt Walter w.
Whipple
NATIONAL BANH or COMMERCE..
The annual meeting OF the National
Bank of Commerce VAS held st lo.n this
morning Election ot officers and dirCC-
tore resulted as Follows.
President Robert knight
Vice president. John Foster.
Cashier John Foster
Directors William B. Weedcu. Robcrt
Knight Dutee WilcuN. a.. Prescott
knight Edward Aborn Greene John ii.
Ma-sie John R Freeman Walter :
1i1okney John Foster
NATIONAL EXCHANGE
The annual meeting Of the National ~.
change bank wHs held az 10 O'Clock The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14
MEMORY OF LATE
GOVERNOR HONOREO.
CONTINUED from Page one)

Continued from Page One)
his death was an immense loss to the
state.
ELOQUENT EULOGY
senator Banlgan. Of Pawtucket. deliv-
erred am eloquent and pathetic eulogy lie
laid e pcrsoual wreath of respect and ad-
miratlon ON the mound OF William Greg
ory for his industry integrity. and. even
in politics. his impartiality in dealing with
those who might choose TO differ with
him. Always anable and courteous. he
was of a kindly disposition and his life
stands out as an example worthy OF emu
latiou by the young men ~ the COM
mmity. His lfc was useful. honoabic
and cNcmplory and as has been said In
the past truly and httingly This was a
man.
GARLANDs uF GRIEF.
Representative Greene of Warwick said
he could hardly add anything 10y his
words to the Farlands of grief woven
hy the preceding speakers. But William
Gregory was more Than governor; he was
man. Ou che last day when the great
Book is opened will bs found iudclibly iu.
scribcd the name or William Gregory, as
one who loved his follow men.
Dr. GarNin of Cumberland, Rcprcsen-
tauvc BurlinRame OF warwick senator
Kenyon ana NN-0pfdkfi lihlNtlit dil "NhFN
their oratoricsl efforts 90 the memory NJ
Zone who had risen from the ranks. to
his employees 4 father. aud to sll fellow
beings friend Thus Do Won tic CON
hdruce of tho people and the lesson Of
Governor Gregory Rte o. rich hcri-
tsga leN tp the people
This concluded the speaking and Cover
nor Kimban declared tho ioint assembly
dissolved
The senators then Withdrew to- their
chamber and adjourned So did the house
~ tg.iS o'clock. upon motion of Mr Holden
of Woous0cket seconded by Or Garvin.
"a mark ~ respect to the memory Of
the late Governor Gregory
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14
WERE NOT
WAGERING
CONTRACTS
Judge Douglas Decision in Casa
Of Winward, Administrator,
VS.. Lincoln and GOrIOn.

Judge Douglas this afternoon handed
court In the jury trial waived case OF
James r. Winward. administrator with
the will annexed of Frank w Prescott,
who was a stock broker of Boston doing
business under The name OF +. w. Pres
colt x CO.. against Levi c. Lincoln and
Charles IL. Gorton, of Woonsocket, to re-
cover the amount of promissory note
for $l5t3.H bearing date OF WoOnsocket,
Dec 30 1893.
The note was payable at any bank In
Boston and was demand note endorsed
ia blank bA Lincoln and GortOn.
The defendants pleaded the general is
sue with afidaNits of defence which set
out In substance that the note was made
without considera ton; that IL was given
under "A mistake OF fact for supposed
balance OF account due from the defend
ants TO the plaintiffs intestate; that the
account upon which the note was pre-
dcated represented only wagering con-
tracts between the defendants and the
plaintiffs intestate upon the price OF
stocks. I'm pursuance OF which settlements
were agreed TO be made on margin; that
no stocks were actually bought and sold
and that II was the intention OF the par
ties that there should be no actual sales
and deliveries; that the contract should
be construed under the laws of Massa-
chusetts and under these laws is void.
Judge Douglas finds that the claim of
defendants that the note was no. made
on the date claimed, but on Dec. 2lst,
is not substantiated II there was a note
made on the 2lst his honor says, ii
was either returned or destroyed
As TO the defence OF illegallity the court
SAYS 1t is one which merits serious con-
sideration.
The note is held TO be a Massachusetts,
contract though made i'm Woonsocket, as
IL had no validity until negotiated. and
was first given validity by being delivered
10 the plaintiffs intestate In Boston. Ger
tain laws and decreeing in Massachusetts
i'm regard TO sales OF stock on margins
are referred TO and carefully considered.
and the defendants are held to have failed
TO prove their case comes within those
transactions forbidden by the laws of
Massachusetts.
AS 10 the question OF whether the con-
tracts are wagering ones such az cannot
be enforced under the common law, Judge
Douglas saws wagering contracts are not
enforceable I'm this state. The present
contract is held not 10 come within such
class OF contracts nor to be proved as
against public policy.
AlAtI solhE oNtI Ait eNlueHNe III ti'
case very fully Judge Douglas concludes
his opinion as follows:
"In the case at bar II is not necessary
| to recapitulate the evidence to our con-
clusion that the transactions on which
the note was based were actual purchases
and sales made by the broker in good
faith upon orders given by the defendants
with the intention that they should he
executed No case has been cited 20 us
and we have found none where these facts
| being established the obligation has not
| been adiudged binding.
Judgment for plaintiff for the amount
| Of the note with interest from Nov. lst
| l9s the date of the writ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14
AT CORONATION.
WhitsIaw Reid VIII Head Tho
Official Delegation.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE secretary Of
state today announced the names OF the
following persons, who are TO be special
representatives, OF the L. 5. government
at the coronation of King Edward:
Special Ambassador Whitelaw Reid, of
New York, representative of the United
States army, Gen. James II. Wilson Of
Delaware; representative of the United
States navy Capt Charles L. Clark
commander OF the battleship oregon dur
ing .he Spanish-Amerlcan war and now
governor Of the naval home al Philadel-
phia
There are to be three secretaries, as
follows: j. +. Morgan, Jr., son OF j. Pier
pont Morgan of New York; Edmund Lin
coin Raylies. barister OF New York and
VIM. Wetmore. son Of Senator Wetmore
OF Rhode Island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14

election OF officers resulted as follows:
President-Ncholas Sheldon.
Cashier--C. ~. Sheldon.
Directors Francis :. Brownen, Nicho-
Las Sheldon. Amos q. Nichols, William
H. Pope Charles II. Warren, George o.
ssckett, Byron r. Potter.
FOURTH NATIONAL.
The annual meeting OF the Fourth Ma
tlonal bank was held no II O'Clock this
morning
Officers were elected as follows:
President John - Lewis.
Vice presidential Arthur W. Clafin.
Cashier-fhomas Boyd, Jr
Directors Thomas Boyd, Jr,Arthur w.
Clafn, Wilton "A spencer John ID. Lew
is. f, ;. Farwell, Lincoln 7. seagrave
PROVIDENCE NATIONAL.
The annual meeting Of the Providence
National bank was held al 10 o'clock this
morning, Election OF officers resulted AS
follows:
President. William Goddard.
Vice president. t. !. Gammell.
Cashier Andrew n. Matteson.
Directors William Goddard NJ h. l.
Goddard. r. l. .Gammel g w. r. Mat
teson. John Garter Brown Woods VII
liam Gammel Henry y. sharpe.
MERCHANTS NATIONAL
The annual meeting OF the Merchants
National bank was held at 10 o'clock this
morning when officers were elected as
follows.
President, Royal c. Taft
Cashier, j. W. Vernon.
Assistant cashier. NJ j Barber
Directors ROYAL c. TAFT Frank Il.
Richmond, Samuel r. Dorrance John w.
Danielson, Edward ID Pearce. Frederic
{. Ssyles, George NJ. smith Lucian
Sharpe, II. n. Campbell
FIRST NATIONAL.
The annual meeting Of the First Ma
tlonal bank was held at noon today when
officers were elected as follows:
President. Geo. l.. Iitueheld.
Vice president, Edwin Barrows.
Cashier, G. r.. Lapham
Directors. Geo l.. Littleheld, Edwin
Barrows, stephen A. jerks, H. Charee,
John r. Lennon, Benjamin NJ. Jackson,
Walter S. Bail0u
COMMERCIAL NATIONAL.
The annual meeting Of the Commercial
National bank was held at noon today.
Officers and directors were elected as
follows;
President. Isaac NJ. Potter
Vice president. James T. Rhodes.
Cashier, Abram Barker,
Directors. Isaac NJ Potter. James i.
Rhodes, j. Is. H. Nightingale, Charles 9.
Gardiner. William Tinkham Arthur III.
Watson, Henry q. Day, r. b. Little, Ed
win A. smith
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14
Edward P. MetCalf Elected by the
Directors Many Other National
Banks Hold Their Annual Meeting

A few weeks ago these gentlemen an-
nounced to the directors their intention
to retire from these positions and the
question came as 20 what action should
he taken'
After careful consideration Il was de-
cided Ia put the bank in line with the best
modern banking institutions and have an
tive officer ana give his time to the man
agemcnt
To-day the directors unanimously elected
10 the presidency Edward +. Metcalf who
FOR the past four years has been National
bank examiner for the district OF Rhode
Island and Connecticut
MIR Metcalf is "A native Of this state.
having been born In Providence in 1853
and Is, consequently, i2 years of age, and
is the son Of Mr Franklin Metcalf, well
known as one of the prominent manufac-
iurers OF the state.
Mr.. Metcalf was educated IN the public
schools Of Providence and prepared for
eollege al the Worcester academy lie
entered upon his business career when
about % years OF age. his first connec-
iion being with mercantile life. being with
the firm cf Brown Brothers a company.
OF this city. where he remained for about
four years acquiring during this time
a most accurate knowledge of business
affairs
Mr. Mctcalf then became the assistant
treasurer Of the Carolina Mills company
of Carolina. II. l.. and also was IN charge
Of The sale OF the product OF the mills
Ina New York.
At stiil later date he entered the Of
fees OF the Rhode Island Hospital Trust
company In which institution he acquired
a most thorough knowledge of banking IN
al It's methods. a knowledge which has
particularly qualified him Co most ade-
uuately fulhll the duties of the office 90
which he has just been appointed.
Mr. Mctcaif remained with the Rhode
Island Hospital Trust company ntil lSa3.
when he resigned 20 accept the position
OF superintendent OF agents for Rhode
Island for the Mutual Life Insurance
company OF New York, with his head
quarters in this city
NJ Metcalf holds also positions ~ re-
sponsibiliiy and trust in religious and
social circles iu this city lie ls closely
allied with the Free Baptist dcuomina-
tion. being member OF The Olneyvlle
Free baptist church. and Is the president
Of the United Society of Free Baptist
Young People. which is a ustional organ
ization. In view OF the esteem in which
he a. held by the people of many religious
denominations. Mr.. Metcalf was recently
elected president of the Providence Y NJ.
a.. A. lie 10 also member of Charity
lodge. No. % a. =. OF A. 81. Of Hope
Valley. v. T.
AZ the meeting Of the stockholders Che
following we're elected directors. Fred
W. Arnold. William r. Barton. Julius
Palmer - HBs-el- Brown ~ a. Night
fnsaie O. r Howard. .. " Thurston.
Mr. Francis a. Cfsrston was unau-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14
IDENTIFIED.
Man Who Died Suddenly Sum- y
day Was Michel MoriaTity.

There has been a probable identification
ly or Gladstone avenue Sunday after
noon.
The stranger wandered 20 a hallway
and there fell lie was unable 10 speak
and died within an hour OF heart disease.
To-day James r. Morarty Of lSS Pine
street said that the deceased who was
Michael Moriarty, "a travelling salesman.
of % Mailey street. Lynn, called at his
house Sunday morning
The Lynn man was not related to him,
but he had become acquainted with him
TO the extent that the call was quite eX-
tended
The Lynn authorities have been notified.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14
FINANCIAL NEWS
kes York Steeks.

Reported b, FLETCHER e. TAPPAN.
street fovr. Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14
SEEKS $4,000.
Anna N. Hs|tzsn Suing Union
Railroad Co. for Damages.

The Union Railroad company has been
sued by Anna NJ. Heltzen, who seeks t0
recover 5000 for injuries resulting from
the alleged careessness Of men in charge
OF one OF the companys cars Plaintiff
says she notified the conductor that she
wished to leave the car and he gave
the signal that stopped IL for a very brief
period.
Before she could alight the ear started
suddenly and she was thrown with great
force TO the ground and she was badly
injured on her hands. right arm. right
shoulder and right side. She also suffered
4 severe nervous shock. Comstock *
Gardner are her counsel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14
VERDICT AGAINST TOWN

The jury in the case of Warwick A
Coventry Water Works against the town
Of West Greenwich this afternoon gave
thc Water Works company "a verdict Tor
fW00 This wHs the amount claimed to
have bcen paid Illegally for taxes and iu-
tercst on The illegal sums paid
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14
SUIT FOR PERSONAL INJURIES

PHILIPPE Ganthler Jr OF Woonsoclet.
has sued the Woousocket Rubber com
pany to recover si0u for personal iuiura
les he WAS injured at Calender ma
chine that he Says was not properly
guarded liis right hand was caught n
the machine aud the fingers so badly
manglCd thut amputatiou WIS necessary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14
SMAr.r

This signature IA on every box OF the genuine
Laxative BromO.Quinine Tablet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14
MINOR ACCIDENTS

Carbcnote ChenoG was treated az the
Rhode Island hospital. today for a
spralued ankle. caused by msstep while
working in the Steam Mil, so-callcd.
James liaunan uf Grand View street.
and who a. employed at shop on Branch
avenue. ran his hand against buzz-saw.
today. and sustained quite a severe lac
Grafton. ne was sent to the Rhode Island
hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14
HE STATUS Of WOMEY

The Z Woman Suffrage association
win hold e public meeting Thursday at 3
O'Clock Boa tds lecture room oi the Young
Mems Christian association hulldiuE &c
which MI iIarr1 T.. Cross Will make an
address OF "Thp l.esal Status Of Npm-
cu iu Rhode Island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14
PUBLIC HEARING
srarr OF RHODE ISLAND.

senate Chamber.
Providence Jau ~ ieE
The committee on Special Legislation ~
the senate will hear an persons interested
an An Act 10 Regulate the Practice of
Barbering Etc in the Committee Room
No 2i0 on Friday January Eth. s9E.
upon tho rising Of the senate
AtFRED W KENYON. Chairman.
FRED L. OWEN, Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14

Take Laxative Bromo Quiuine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money u it falls
60 cure r. W. Groves signature is
on each box 2sc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-14

sEX-dividend.
xRld in for stock on which no dividend
in liuuidation has been paid
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
#! OYAL|STS" WERE
NOT AT MEETING
Disagreement Among Ranks Of
the j. @. U. a. NJ. is No
Nearer a Settlement.

The offer Of what is termed the en-
meet the so-called "Loyalists" party, and
discuss the issues between them was" not
accepted by the latter party last night
The meeting was to have been held in
Belvidere Hall. ann promptly on time the
"Insurgent'f clans had assembled.
After having dispensed with the regular
work of the organization and waiting a
considerable time for the .Loyalist7 party
to arrive, the idea was given up. and the
regular session Of the association opened
There has been considerable feeling be-
tweent the two factions, since the nlaJari-
ty Of the membership withdrew from the
National Association and organized an
independent body, under charter Sc
cured from the State Legislature in 1900.
Charges and counter charges have been
made, and the feeling that had died
down to a considerable degree is again
revived 1t is claimed that the nationa!
officers had placed impositions upon the
State body, and had shown disposition
to curtail their privileges. The masses
Of the membership took exception to
these principles and applied to the LeGis-
laturc for 4 separate charter, with a
right to organize under the laws Of the
State, following in the footsteps of sew
eral organizations of sister States.
Upon learning of what had been done,
the national body revoked the charters
of the Insurgents and commenced
legal proceedings against them. Suits
have been pending in the courts of the
different States, where such condition
of affairs exist, and have in nearly
every instance been settled in behalf of
the insurgents" In the meanwhile
the ir ranks have been steadily increas-
ing and. Of the $4,000 membership they
now control about 10000 It is claimed
by the Insurgents that the "Loyalists'
have been securing membership through
the representation that upon joining their
ranks they could visit any other organi-
zatio of the Jr. Q. U. a. NJ. in the city
AS a result several of them have ap-
piled to the different lodges of the Tn
surgents' and upon giving the pass
word of their order have. it is alleged.
been refused admission. In this way the
..Insurgents" became informed Of the
YEARLY password Of the opposing faction,
while they. on the other hand. are in
the dark regarding the way Of gaining
admission to the State body