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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-13
FAIRS over
ChlIdren's Day at South County
a Great Success.

President Hazard introduced this year
the feature OF children's day at the
South County fair. and yesterday was
the date set for H.
The thought was a happy one. IL struck
the South county people just right. and
they sent the, little ones 10 the fair
grounds at Kingston In swarms. 10 the
end that more than 1000 OF them were on
hand and took In all features Of the fair.
At o:s0 the children. headed by Scotch
bag pipes. made a short parade and then
went 20 Hazard hall for the speaking
speaking and spelling were awarded o
Walter 3. Price. Carrie Il. Orpin and
Fannie Il. Clemens OF the high school
grade The successful competitors In
the grammar grades were Helen Wiegal
and Lucretia Brown.
In the spelling contest Sarah Cum
mIngs 10 years old. Peacedale "trun' the
other competitors on the word "inveigle."
number OF out of door sports were
then INDUCED In for small prizes.
The racing card was quite a good one.
L. l. Chapmans brown geldlng. l.. L. c..
took the s.sT race IN three straight heats.
Time: 2:sih 2:75& 2:27. The purse
was $3.50. Pbebon w. after finishing
served IN the free.for-ail class. purse
$500. took the next three. Hot Stun won
the fret heat In AIS. Pbebon VS. time
was 2;i7. 2;17 71sh.
The races being over the farmers. poui-
try-men. hawkers and peddiers began
90 remove their exhibits and traps and
the South County fair OF 1902 passed into
history.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-13

"Sabpee." answered Yen. Ave been
one-two--thlee times 'Ankow side"
do you know the island Of Ching g-hi?"
fon screwed up his ugly face In vain
effort TO remember
mo sabbee Ching-hi." he said at last.
"Yang-tse ave got plenty island. You go
'Ankow side. cap'n7'
Jim hesitated for a moment, and / saw
by his face that the question put him on
his guard. He fixed Mr.. Yon with a keen
look. but the imperturbable Chinaman
bore the scrutiny with an indifference
which was most reassuring.
II may" said Jim.
"You no ave got boy, cap'n?"
mo"
Suppose you takee me along? My
makee welly ploper servant. You belong
stlanger. 'Ankow no welly good place for
stlanger. Ny makee speak Chinee, sab
beer"
Jim looked at me and at him. The
need OF an interpreter was not necessity
while Koon-Si formed one OF the party.
but suppose by any chance we should
lose the valuable services OF that gentle
man? Moreover. Mr. Yon was an ex-
tremeiy intelligent fellow. and by pay
ment we might command undivided alle-
glance.
knowing what was passing in his
thoughts. / said, I'VE must make inqui-
ries."
He turned to Mr. Yon.
II will think over your proposal, Yon.
Come to the hotel tomorrow and you
shall know"
my makee weIly glateful," said the
fellow. "Yon. he belong first chop boy"
/ could not help smiling at this quaint
eulogy OF self The rascal had a Celestial
sense OF humor.
(To be continued)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-13
MARVELLOUS MAN
Death Of Boss Shepherd, Who
Made District Of Columbia.

Washington. Sept. IA telegram from
Batopilas. Mexico, announces the death
of Alexander r. Shepherd. once governor
OF the city of Washington and best
known as Boss" Shepherd. News of
his illness came yesterday. and his wife
was summoned TO Mexico. She was ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ID.
Merchant. and the son. Grant Shepherd,
will follow at once. Death resulted from
appendicitis. He leaves a widow and
seven children.
Mr.. Shepherd was a plumber in 1870
when President Grant appointed him gov
ernor of the District of Columbia Wash
ington was a this time city of swanps
and mud banks. There was even talk o.
moving the national capital 10 some place
where there would be less malaria and
fever During HIS four years as governor
Shepherd made improvements OF all
kinds. The streets wore torn up, un-
slightly buildings were removed. wide ave.
nues were run through old estates, splen-
did public buildings were erected, com
pete system OF sewerage was introduced
and the avenues were paved.
The citizens and congress shared the ex-
pense OF these improvements, and soon
protests were raised against snopnerN b
eytravagant methods. When ne was
finally deposed in 1874 he had spent $40
10000 and left the city s27.o 900 in debt
Re returned TO his plumbing business
He found that during his torn as gov
ernoi IL had greatly fallen OF. He failed
within a year for nearly a million dollars.
He went to work again. redeemed his
fortunes, and paid Off his creditors. Then
he started 20 make a large fortune. He
went TO Mexico IN 1879. lie bought land
at Batopilas aud by his indefatigabe
energy developed valuable mines.
Tie started IL different companies. II
Is said that he became several times n
millionaire. He estab ablshed himself upon
a beautiful estate and lived like a prince.
He returned 10 Washington on occasional
visits and was received with show OF
cordiality by those who had called h,Sl
the head OF a corrupt ring
Washington Is likely 10 see many
changes II the plans OF the Burnham
commission are carried out. bat the city
will always be Indebted to Mr.. Shepherd
for his radical improvements which a
less courageous man would have hesl-
tated about haugurating General rEn-
fant planned the city. but IL was Shep-
herd who brought about more extensive
changes than the French general ever
dreamed Of.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-13
RIVERSIDE.

The Ladies Auxiliary OF this village,
whose purpose is to aid the fremen OF the
Narragansett Engine Co. No. 2. held a
meeting in its rooms last evening and
voted to hold a social soon.
This week the members OF Narragan-
sett Terrace Whist club gave its last sit
ting for the season os 1902. at the casino.
Whist was enjoyed and then a collation.
was served. The result OF the playing
was that Mrs. Edward Carpenter carried
of first prize and Mrs. Arthur Ladd SEQ
ond prize.
William Schocnhardt has returned after
n pleasant visit to his aunt Mrs. Charles
J. Ryder at New London. Conn.
Mrs. VIM. Corbin Of this village will
spend next week with her daughter I'm
Providence
Emma and Amelia Murray daughters
OF Antoine Murray have returned from
weeks visit with relatives In New Bed
ford.
Last evening an enjoyable birthday
party was held st the Cedar Hotel on Bull
locks Point avenue In honor OF the
twentieth birthday OF Miss Martha L.
Coopey. About thirty young people assem-
bled and made merry for several hours.
In the early part OF the evening games
were enjoyed after which dancing was
INDUCED in In the elaborately decorated
hall IN the hotel. Miss Annie Aylesworth
read several selections and the hostess
entertained with piano solos Following
the amusements the party were Invited 10
the dining hall where an elaborate COLA
ton was served. Miss Coonsy received
many presents among which were a pair
OF opera glasses a gift OF Mr. Frederick
wallace a chatelaine bag containing a
FIVE dollar note. and a pair OF Kid gloves
The party arated In tho early hours.of
this morning
ca. OF Boston. are guests at the Cedar
hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs Paige OF Washington. u.
G., are spending ~ few weeks at the Ce-
dar hotel
Mr. soley. who has been summer
New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-13
SYNOPSIS.

The Yellow Man was begun In The
News Thursday. Aug. 81.
The scene Of the opening is In little
English village and the plot centers
around the attempts OF Kung and Woo
ching, two officials high In the Boxers
society OF China, to kill Davie Kingston.
son OF Captain Kingston. and his uncle.
Jim Davies. Captain Kingston entered
the service OF the Boxers. but for re-
fusinG TO kill a high Chinese official on
Kung's orders was marked, with all his
family, for slaughter
Mrs. Kingston was first killed and then
the captain fell victim, the mysterious
egg-shaped sign Of the order being cut
into the foreheads Of both victims. Sew
eral attempts to kill Davie were made.
Finally Davie and his uncle decided to
beard the lion In his den and started
for China. On the way they became ac-
quainted with q widow and her daughter.
Mrs. Hilbury and Cecil, also marked by
the society, the husband and father hav-
ing been member OF the society and
killed for disobeying an order.
On the voyage Cecil was thrown over
board and saved by Davie. The young
people then fell In love. and were TO be
married when Davie returned from China.
Davfe and Jim sailed for Hong Kong
and there, after a hard search. found
JSoon-Si He, too. had been a victim OF
the society, and assured his visitors that
hung should die and that he would show
them how.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-13
HAD DELIGHTFUL TIME

There was an enjoyable surprise party
at 27S Willard avenue. last evening, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Cohen receiving an un-
expected but none the less welcome call
from n score Of intimate friends. IL was
arranged by The promoters OF the Provi-
dence Young Ladies Social club and
whist contests among the ten couples
were first IN order. Then a sumptuous
spread was served and vocal and instru-
mental selections enjoyed. The game OF
ping pong was introduced and II was
agreed 20 secure a new OUTFIT for the
coming gathering at the home OF another
OF the members some evening next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-13
NEARLY CENTURY
Mrs. Abbey Luther Of North
SCituate Celebrates 98th Birthday

Mrs. Abby Luther Of North Scituate
Celebrated her ssth birthday yesterday.
Henry c.. John and James. her sons. who
were In the jewelry business in Attleboro.
and Harley c., who is in charge OF the
farm, and Mrs. Abbey olney, the widow
OF the son she lost were present. and ac-
companied by number OF grandchildren
and several great grandchildren. Among
others who were there TO pay their re-
spects were Mrs. Farley Mathewson, SS
years old, and Mr. and Mrs. Fenner Peck
ham, lifelong neighbors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-13
MUNICIPAL COURT DOINGs

In the Municipal court, yesterday, the
account OF John r Pearoe. administrators
Of the estate of Hannah Pearce. and
over which there was a legal contest.
wae allowed.
The administrators account and petit
ton for order OF distribution as TO the
estate Of J. Frank Reed was settled and
ordered entered accordingly.
The Administrators account Of the es-
tate Of Arthur Carmody was settled
Inventory OF the estate OF Mary d.
Thomas was accepted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-13
roR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years by
millions ef mothers for their children
while teeth,ng. With perfect success. II
lays all pain. tases wind cole. and is the
best remedy. for pisrrohea. ~ will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately Sold
Tventy-fye cents a bottle. Be sure and
ssk for Mrs. winsiovs Gcothing syTdp."
anA tax, aC other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-13
IN CONTROL
Capt. Pettsy Holds Majority Of
SeaCOnn0t s. s. Co. Stock.

Capt. J. A. Pettey. general manager of
the Seaconnet Steamboat company has
purchased the shares of stock held In
that corporation by Arthur H. Watson
and d. A. Peirce. Col. Watson has been
president Of the company for three years.
These transfers give Capt. Petty a
controlling interest In the company. He
established the line In 1885.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-13

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ter and prevents glazing For sala By
BROWN BROS CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-13

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iti
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wants because II can he utilised IN many
ways as a perfect cleanser and purifier.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13
licensed to Wed.

Holm Louis Marolf Muscatine
Miss Louise Henrietta Schaarman
..... ....... Edgington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13
BOSTON SMITH SPEAKS AT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Uncle" Boston w. Smith spoke at
the First BAPTIST church last even
ing.
Mr.. Smith made an address on the
subject, The Gospel on Wheels" He
is general manager of the chapel car
system operated by the Baptist Pub
licatinn society of Philadelphia. and
in most interesting manner he eN-
planned and illustrated the mode of
conducting and operating the sys-
TEN.
The society has in operation six
chapel ears with competent mission
aries in charge, who are at work in
different sections of the country.
The original idea of chapel car work
contemplated visiting churchless
towns only. and scores of such places
have been protitably reached and to-
day have thriving churches with
meeting houses paid for. In addi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13
PLANT TO RESUME.
J. s. Gilmore Feels Benefits From
Recent Action by Com
merce Commission.
DISCRIMINATING RATES TO CEASE
Favors of Railroads to Big Packers
Prevented Smaller Con-
Germs Operating.

1t now seems likely that Rock ISL
and will share in the benefits that
promise to result from the recent
vigorous measures of the interstate
commerce commission in behalf of
the small meat packers through
compelling the railway companies TO
cease offering special inducements to
the large packers in order to make
business in hauling live stock TO the
large packing points and hauling the
carcasses back to the distributing
points gain. With discontinuancc
of the rebate of 81. cents per hun
dred to the large packers, the small
er packers may once more resume
business. in spite of certain other
disadvantages they will still have to
contend with.
To Start Next Fall.
j. s. Gilmore. of this city. who for
the past few years has been prevent
ed from doing any packing by reason
of the discrimination, is now laying
plans TO resume operations this fail.
This will he welcome news, not only
in this city. but to the stock-raiserS
i'm, lhis vicinity. who will be assured
of n home market.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13
ROCK ISLAND TRAIN
CLOSE TO HAVING WRECK

Engine 400, of the Rock Island.
met with n mishap early Wednesday
morning. which resulted i'm only
slight damage 10 the engine. though
the wrecking of the train might cas-
lily have followed. and as it was,
Fireman Joe Holland had narrow
escape.
Coming into Fruitland. Iowa, at 80
miles an hour. the engineer suddenly
sighted two box ears that had been
blown out onto the main line by the
severe storm. Fireman Holland, see
ing the danger. jumped for his life,
and lucky it was. as the left side of
the engine cab was torn completely
off. Holland was picked up uncon-
scious. but soon revived. and it was
found he had escaped with only 4
general shaking up.
The force of the collision sent the
ears back onto the switch without
derailing the engine or train. The
engine was able 10 finish its run To
Natick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13
AFLOATING PALACE
Rambler, consort of Mary Nc,
Finest House Boat on
Upper River
ARRIVES AT ROCK ISLAND PORT
First Cruise of Season to Begin Sun
day, With st. Paul as
Destination.

Commodore Charles McHugh sailed
proudly into the Rock Island harbor
this morning with an important adj
dition to his fleet. The new craft is
none other than the houseboat
which has just been completed by the
Clinton Engine IL Separator com
pany. as consort for the Mary Me.
The boat has been christened the
Rambler, and she is a marvel of beau
ty and convenience. She cost $4,000,
and although not the largest, she is
considered the finest boat of the kind
ON the upper river.
The length over all is - feet and
the beam is 10 feet. There are open
decks front and rear and gangways
on both sides. The roof is fitted up
with a railing and can be used as
promenade. There is n pilot house
located forward on the upper deck,
from which the movements of the
Mary Nc will be controlled by means
of wheel connected with the steer
ing gear of the latter. In fact, when
seen from in front the Rambler will
be mistaken for a single craft.
On Main Deck.
The forward apartment on the
main deck is intended for the saloon
and. like the remainder of the inter
ior, it is elegantly finished. Back of
the saloon are the Staterooms, three
double and two single, and arranged
in shipshape. There is also a bath
room fitted with every convenience.
Back of these is the IL by Is dining
room and then the by Il kitchen.
The whole will be lighted with cleo
tricity from the dynamo of the Mary
Me, and there is tank on the roof
THAT furnishes water to all parts of
the boat. The tank is filled by
means of pump at the rear that
will furnish excellent exercise for
the gentlemen of the pleasure par
ties.
First Trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ntzhugh, are furnish
ing and stocking the Rambler for
her first cruise. which Will begin
Sunday. with ST. Paul as the objective
point The party will be made up
of Mr.. and Mrs. McHugh, Mr.. and
Mrs. George L. Rim, of Chicago, Miss
Agnes Gilmore, j. T. Stafford and
George Price, of this city, and per-
haps Mr.. Burdick, of Peoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13
NEWS OF THE RIVER.

The boats down this morning were
the Eclipse, Rambler, Georgia 5
Isaac Staples and Col. \. Mackenzie
Boats up were the f. Weyerhaues-
er, IL. c. Brockman and Eclipse.
The Winona was down and up.
The stage of the water at 6 a. m
was T.2O and 7.25 at noon. The tenn
perature at noon was 50.
Travel on the Rock Island bridge
Wednesday was as follows: Foot,
south 1.O99, north MIA; teams. south
676. north 6s3; street cars, south 121,
north 121.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13
SOCIAL DoINGS.

Members of Rock Island commando.
cry, Knights Templar, and their lad
les had a delightful social gathering
at Black Hawk Inn last evening.
Special ears were taken to the Watch
Tower early in the evening, and there
the company. which numbered about
200. partook of bountiful spread at
the Inn. Following this there was n
program, including songs by n male
quartet. original selections by
ii. w. Crawford, vocal solos by J. A.
J ohnson and Prof. L. l.. Philbrook
a reading by Miss Gertrude Don and
cornet solo by Miss Alma Holt
The remainder of the evening was
devoted to dancing.
90
The ladies of the Altar society of
st. Joseph's church last evening gave
a card party at Turner hall for the
benefit of the general fund of the or
ganization. About IS couples were in
attendance. The ladies' prize was
won by Miss MolIie McEniry. of Mo-
line, and the gentlemen's prize by
Mr.. Hunter.
Invitations have been issued by the
Narcissus club for it's next dancing
party to be given at Black Hawk inn
June 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13
Nent nennt nrIyewnx.

The driveway of crushed stone and
cinders back OF the D.. X. l. a. y. W.
depot connecting with the freight
house has been laid. and now a force
of men are engaged in sodding the
remainder of the grounds. This,
when completed. will be q decidedly
neat Improvement and will relieve
the little cottonwood tree near the
ferry landing of the responsibility of
furnishing the only spot of green
along the levee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13
Ten Years In Bed.

r. A. Gray. j. r., oalOville, Ind,
writes: For 10 years 1 was confined
to my bed with disease of my kid
neys. 1t was so severe that 4 could
not move part of the time. con-
suited the very best medical skill
available, but could get no relief UNI
til Foley's Kidney Cure was recon-
mended to me. 1t has been a god
send to me-" All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13
TO THE MAN WHO THINKS.

7E7ooK yourself squarely in the face and see
K1A9I if you are not half ashamed to be without
IA@aSi Ivory Soap in your house. Worse than this,
lA--=J your wife is without it. 1t is bad enough
for man, though man often doesn't care how
his comfort is rnis-spelled. But woman misses all
these little helps to housekeeping And Ivory Soap
is one; its great potency makes it actually cheaper
than yellow soap for general work. 1t floats.
m 5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13
TOWN TALK.

For insurance, f. ]. Burns.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Gasoline stoves at Wilcher's.
Homes for sale. A. Rush & Co.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Miss Byrnes will not be undersold.
$1,000 to loan on real estate. Reidy
Bros.
Summer school at Geneseo begins
June 23.
For real estate and insurance, f.
J. Burns.
Axe bunting flags s. cents at Young
q McCombs'.
Street hats at - cents and up, at
Miss Byrnes'.
5xs bunting flags s1.5s at Young
& McCombs'.
theatre building.
Sale on all trimmed hats this week
at Mrs. La Frenz'.
If you want your property sold list
it with Reidy Bros.
DIR. II. ID. Wilson, physician and sur
Good style in trimmed hats from
$1.OO up, at Miss Byrnes'.
You can find the best bargains in
millinery at Miss Byrnes'.
Flag day Saturday. Buy your flags
at Young & McCombs'.
Marshmallows II cents a pound
Saturday night at McCabe's.
Dollar shirt waists for 50 cents
Saturday night at McCabe's.
Infants turned strap sandals 40
cents, Saturday night at McCabe's.
Carriers best black and blue inks
= cents, Saturday night at McCabe's.
Ladies' button shoes in welt and
turn soles. regular So values. while
they last $1.5O, at the Leader shoe
store.
If you wish to buy one or more
mortgages, $1,000 up, nearly five
years 10 run, see Eastman, Mitchell
d Lynde building, basement, Seven
teenth street.
The annual reunion and banquet of
the Augustana Business College
Alumni association will be held at
the college gymnasium Thursday ev-
cning. June 10.
\ summer school for teachers he
gins i'm Geneseo June %. and con-
tinues four weeks. An excellent
course has been planned. Henry
county is short ON teachers.
Ladies. your purchase may be the
tenth pair of ladies' shoes or oxfords.
If so they are absolutely free this
week at the Leader shoe store, oppo-
site the Harper house.
Come in and see us at our temper
airy quarters, the old postof1ice, after
Saturday night. Not quite as large
as our old. store, but will be able to
do business just the same. Prices
will be right, too. Nuf sed. The
London.
The assessment of Rock Island
township has been completed by As
SCISSOR j. l.. Freeman and the books
turned into the county treasurer's
office. The assessed valuation of
lands is placed at S79.945, as against
$76,9sO last year; lots at $1,7s2 $50, as
against $1.721,135 a year ago. and
personal property at $666,755. as
against $661 ,O3O last year.
Tornadoes. cyclones and wind
storms are so prevalent throughout
the entire western states this season
that it causes thoughtful persons TO
consider protection to their property
against loss by the elements. We
cannot tell when twister will shake
us up. The rates for tornado insur-
anna ara So Inv that M ono pan af-
ford not to have a policy. We wish
to call your attention to rates in the
miscellaneous wants" in this paper.
given by c. II. Chamberlin, agent of
some of the oldest and strongest in
surance companies doing business in
this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13

ton to this the society. through lis
work. has given valuable aid to many
struggling churches. where services
had been abandoned by discouraged
few. Some of the most efficient work
done by chapel cars has been at rail
road centers among railroad men
ana their families.
The work done by the chapel cars
up to this year is as follows. Church
es organized. 101: meeting-houses Sc
cured, 81; value of meeting-houses,
$4,000; pastors settled. %; Sunday
schools organized, 1917: baptisms as
result of chapel car work. 1915. Not
less than 10000 persons have pro-
fessed conversion in meetings held in
the chapel cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-06-13
Hnnnx Time In Old Town.

1--WE felt very happy" writes r. n.
Bevill, Old Town, Va, when Buck
lens Arnica Save wholly cured our
daughter of a bad case of scaldhead."
1t delights all who use it for cuts,
corns, burns. bruises, boils, ulcers,
eruptions. Infallible for piles. Only
csc, at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store.