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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29
BLOCKADED.
Some in Every Household in Prov
idence But They are Grow
ing Less.

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29
RATIONAL lEAGU'.
MY YORK 12. BOsToN g.

hany " a throws by the Boston play
ers gave tle visiting New York team the
victory sterday. Gilbert tried 90 hit the
umpire IN a ball and was put out Of
the gam The crowd followed the New
York te. after the game with threats
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29

greatest race for 2-year- -olds in the world.
Only 10 colts and fllies are carded over
night for the stake. which will be worth
about $4,000 TO the winner. One-third
ding bell rings. for the only chance 10
earn a premium on the $3.50 IL will cost 10
start each Of them seems 10 lie in the
uncertainties OF a sprint through mud.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29
FUIURlTY SPOILED

New York. Aug. 20 Rain has spoiled a
Futurity. which promised 10 have the
largest field and 20 be one OF the most
closely matched i'm the history of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29
READ

"Humbugs. and Canterbury Folks" and
laugh right out. BY Mrs. Wilberforce.
Profusely illustrated. $50 pages, $3.50.
For sale at book stores.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29
NASHUA. 4; MANCHESTER. 3

In closely contested game yesterday
Manchester lost to the home team by a
score of to 8 1t seemed n shutout
for the visitors till the eighth. when
Voorhees, lost his control for time and
three runs came an. Attendance $50.
Scnra.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29
new ENGLAND LEAGUE.

FALL RIVER, 5; HAVERHILL, g.
Despite the fact that Haverhill outbat-
ted Fail River. the former lost the game
through errors by Pitcher Langton. At
tendance 300 Score
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29
CONCORD. 10: lowell. 4

Concord took both games yesterday at
their home grounds from Lowell by mar
row margins. In the first game neither
side scored for - innings, then Eaton
and Greene each got a hit and a wild
throw brought In a run. In the second
game Concord punched her hits and pull
ed IN three runs. The game would have
been a shoutout had not an error been
made i'm the field. Attendance T50 Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29
(Flrst Game
Second Camel
Nv ENGLAND LEAGUE STANDING
EASTERN LEAGUE
GAMES TODAY.

GAMES TODAY.
Providence at Newark.
Rochester at Toronto.
Baltimore at Buffalo.
Montreal at jersey City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29
HOTEL WIN DIAM,

The PUTNAM HOUSE, Bennington, W.
Situated In the beautiful and historic
village OF Bennington. Delightful ioca-
ton for the summer. Beautiful drives
among the Green Mountains. First class
service IN every respect. For terms ad-
dress FREE - HOWE. Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29
JE STANDING.
EME RIckN LEAGUE

GAMES TODAY.
Detroit at Chicago.
Cleveland at st. Louis.
New York at Philadelphia.
Boston at Washington
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29

GAMES YESTERDAY.
All were postponed because OF rain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29

Open June 10Th. Grandest ocean and
country views on the Maine coast. Best
airy rooms. Address III. A. MITCHELL.
Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29
SUMMER RESORTS.
TERRACE GABLES,

Falmouth Heights, Mass.
Situated on the highest blun AT Far
mouth Heights. A delightfully."- cool loca-
ton. Bright. airy ROOMS. Hverlookins
Vineyard Sound: cuisine the best; the
bathing unexcelled; 20 new rooms added
this rcason, with all modern conven-
plumbing. etc. Address WEBSTER l..
DRAPER. Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29
GAMES TO-DAY.

NAHEs, IODh \.
Boston at Brooklyn.
st. Louis at Pittsburg.
Philadelphia at New York.
Cincinnati at Chicago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29

III Iofot No = 81 LONIo Il
The champions took the game yesterday
from the cardinals in fast snappy style
though the grounds were wet and In poor
condition. Two games were scheduled but
rain spoiled the first Attendance 1922.
Score:
Innings ......... 2 s So
Pittsburg ......0 o 0 0 0 0 x4
ST Louis ......... 0 0 0 Ii
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29

NI4NNI-N4NEfII % NItI'FENbD %
The game between the Reds and the
delegation from Chicago played at the
home OF the Reds was fast and brilliant
exhibition I'm which the locals were the
victors. Hahn was hit II times but they
were so scattered that they counted for
next TO nothing. Weimer4 succeeded Tay-
lor In the seventh after giving a double
and a single. Attendance $500. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-29

II you are In need OF money call ana
See US. Money to loan on furniture.
pianos. etc. at lower rates than at any
other office in the city. Does not appear
in the Rental Guide or City Hall.
Stonewall Jackson & Co.,
81 weybosset st.. Room Is
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PITTsBURG I. sT. LoUls !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
MONROE, MICH, COUNCIL
GIVES UP STREET TO NUNS

Monroe, MiCh.. Aug. 29.-A hearing
on the objections to the closing of St.
ell. The street is opposite st. Mary's
academy. and the sisters wanted it
closed so as to permit them to build
the immense annex which is made nee
essary by the increased growth of the
institution.
The sisters said they had to turn
away 800 pupils last year. and that a
new bulldingwas absolutely necessary.
SO that if the street was notcloSed they
could not build and would have to
move away from this city. There were
Il few objections, but these We're over
ruled and the street was declared
closed by a unanimous vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
CONDITIONS GOOD
Expected Depression Following
Decline in Securities
Not Manifest.
ACCORDING TO DUN's REPORT
UnfaVOrable News of Trade the Ex-
ceptiOn-Slight Increase in
Failures.

New York, Aug pr. G. Dun's &
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade says
today: There is still no indication
of the depression In trade and indus
try that peSsimists predicted would fol-
low the decline in securities. COnserv-
atism was developed by the uncertain
ty regarding the effect upon financial
conditions. but legitimate business is
4ble to secure funds as they are re
quired, and the more cautious prog
reSs Of business gives promise of great
er permanent gain.
Dispatches from all sections testify
to the liberal distribution of merchan-
disc and the disposition to prepare
for greater consumption of all the
necessaries of life, while the crops
are making good progress aside from
some cotton districts in Texas. The
number of buyers in New York is in
creaSin9 and heavy fall trade is antici-
pate d. 1t is gratifying to find tlfat
consumers of pig iron have at last
APPARENTLY decided to place contracts
without waiting for further cOnces-
sions. The decline has now reached
its limit, judging by the larger amount
of contracts offered.
Bank Failures of the Week.
Failures this week numbered 176 in
the United States. against 1T3 last
the United States. against 173 last
year. and SO in Cunada, compared with
II year go.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
May Strike In Sympathy.
WIND CAUSES
A POSTPONEMENT
Test of Prof. LangIey's AerOdrome
Prevented 10y
AS Gale.

Whitewater, Va, Aug. 29.-Pro-
fessor Langley's airship houseboat had
another dangerous experience in a Po-
tomac gale. Soon after the experts
had givol up hope of launching the
aerodrome. and returned to Clifton
Beach, Il storm broke furlously. The
houseboat slipped her mOoringS and
Travelled rapidly down stream for tive
miles, where her anchors caught In
the mud bottom. A few men were
aboard. but they were, pOwerless, and
the storm was too severe for any as
sistance to be afforded by the tugs.
The steam launch tender, the float.
and three rowbOatS were lost. The
house boat is now neafer the Virginia
shore, where she will remain until
after an experiment The flying mar
chine was so shaken up that the
launching may be postponed for re-
pairs,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
SHE DESIRES TO
FOLLOW STAGE
Governor LaFollette's Daughter En-
deaVOring to Overcome
Objections.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 29.-AIiss Fola
LaFOllete, the Oldest daughter of
Governor and Mrs. Robert NJ. I.aFol-
lette, who desires to so upon the
stage, is said to be taking up almost
as much of her fathers time as is
the speech on freight rates that he
is preparing for the Wisconsin county
agricultural fairs. There is no reason
to believe that the governor or his
wife is unalterably opposed to the de-
sire of their talented daughter, but
the settlement of the question whether
it would be wise to allow her to seek
honors on the dramatic stage has not
been reached in the executive house
hold.
Miss LaFollette is a blonde and has
attended the University of Wisconsin
for three years. pursuing the civic his
torical course. She is exceedingly
popular, but is disinclined to indulge
much in the functions of town and
gown society. She has taken part eX-
tensively in university and town dra-
maticS and has achieved marked sue
cess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
CHICAGO CROOK DEFIES
JUSTICE OF PEACE AT TRIAL

Chicago, Aug. 29.-"Bah, fine me as
much as you please. I'll go above
your head and my drag VIII cause
my release despite anything you may
do" said George Nogel. turning away
as Justice SABBATH fined him so for
dirorderly conduct In the Maxwell
street police court.
Bring that man back here. shouted
Justice SABBATH The prisoner was
taken again before the magistrates
desk and the fine was raised to $50
and costs. Nogel continued to threat
en- the justice until he was placed in
Il cell.
Less than two years ago, according
to the police, NOgel was arraigned in
the Maxwell street police court on two
charges of burglary of goods valued
at $1,000. He was sentenced to a
year in the brideweli. Since, the po-
lice say, Vogel has been arraigned in
court on various charges, but has
been discharged in every case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
STOREKEEPER
ROBBED AT DOOR
Indiana Merchant Sandbagged After
Closing Place of Business
for Night.

Delphi. Ind. Aug. 29.-David Evans,
n general merchant in the little town
of RCckfield. six miles east of here,
was sandbagged and robbed of $500.
Evans closed up his store about o
o'clock and started for his home. rot
more than 300 feet away. As he
stepped upon the porch at his home
he was dealt n terrific blow in The
face. knocking him to his knees. He
was struck the second time and
Knocked unconscious.
His assailants rified his pockets and
ran away. 1t was several minutes he
fore Evans recovered consciousness
and gave the alarm. Evans keeps q
large amount of money on hand in
order to accommodate the farmers in
that locality. who frequently have
checks to cash. as there is no bank
ut Rockfield Officers have no clew
to the robbers. hut ii was evidently
men familiar with Evans habit of
Carrying a large amount of money with
him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
FLOODS ARE FATAL
Rains Continne to Make the RIV.
ers Overflow and Do Much
Damage.
THREE LIVES ARE LOST AT OMAHA
All Children, One Drowned in d
Flooded Cellar - Situation
at Kansas City.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 29.-The town OF
Fort Crook City, seven miles south of
Omaha, is under water which is FIVE
feet deep in many homes. Only five
houses remain on dry ground, and the
Missouri Pacific station is partly sub
merged. The sudden flood was caused
by rain torrent above there Fifty
families are being taken care of in
tents on the hillsides. The Missouri
Pacific bridge over the Papio river
went out just after a heavy freight
train had passed over it, and trains
on that road are Abandoned Fort
Crook POST is located on hill, and is
not affected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
AFTERMATH OF
DOODLE CASES
Missouri Editors EndeaVOr to Read
Members out of State
Association.

st. Louis, Mo, Aug. 29.-During the
session of the Missouri Press associa-
ton. w. o. l.. Jewett, editor of the
Shelbina Torchlight. caused a sensa-
tion by Introducing a resolution for
striking from the membership list the
names of Lieutenant Governor John
y. Lee, editor of the Interstate Grocer;
|. \. Page. editor of the BOnne Terre
Star, and Il. B. Speed, editor of the
Nevada Mali.
The reason for the resolution was
that resent Goodle exposures in the
state lnd the cor pection therew,tn CT
the names Gf the three editors did
not reflect credit on the association.
A special committee of five was ap-
pointed TO investigate the standing of
the three GditcrS and report back to
the committee on credentials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
BICYCLIsTs THROWN FROM
WHEEL BY LIGHTNING BOLT

Logansport. Ind. Aug. 29-While
riding their bicycles at full speed in
an effort to reach the city and obtain
shelter from storm, Otto and Will
liam Becker were thrown from their
wheels by Il bolt of lightning which
struck near them in the road.
They We're returning from trip
east of the city and had reached a
point where the road runs along the
top of high bank. at the edge of the
river. Both boys were found uncon-
SciouS on the brink and would have
been killed had they fallen to the rocks
below. The rubber tires on their
wheels are supposed to have saved
them from the full force of the cleo
trio bolt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
Uncle sam I.inIina.-

Oyster Bay. l.. l.. Aug. 29.-The re-
cent appeal to President Roosevelt. in
behalf of the convicted reform" edi-
tors of Shanghai. whose surrender has
been demanded by the Peking author
tiles has received prompt and favor
able consideration. The state depart
ment mas notified our representatives
in China that the editors must not be
given up for punishment outside the
settlement. This places the United
States in line with Great Britain. ia
pan, and several other leading pow
prS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
TOWN TERRORlZED
BY A DESPERATE
Ex-COnVict Runs Amuck in VIII
Iage Near Dan
vile.

Danville, H., Aug. 29.-Jack Thorn
as terroriZed the town of Himrod
south of this city. The trouble began
when he shot five tines at Mrs. Mary
Chromis, some of the bullets passing
through her dress and others nearly
hitting byStanders.
Thomas held off the town marshal
and citizens and went home, barricad-
ed the doors and took a nap. When
Deputy Sheriffs Helmick and O'Brien
arrived lie was walking the streets
with n cooked revolver in his hand, de
flying anybody to interfere. Helmick
slipped up behind him, seized and dis.
armed him and then brought him tS
the county jail. Thomas has served
time at Michigan City for murder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
Mlchirnn Industrz HIt Hard.

St Joseph, Mich, Aug. 29.-Local
manufacturers of fruit packages are
crippled this year because many Of
the largest grape growers are using
baskets shipped from central New
York. The local concerns demanded
SOB n thousand for the baskets. VII
liam Marble and John Bum, two OF
the largest growers. solicited among
the local trade and got orders for 240.-
600. These they sent TO a New York
company. and after all the expenses
of transportation had been paid, the
baskets cost $50 thousand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
STILL RISING AT KANSAS CITY
Men at Work Trying to Save bridges
Flood in Missouri.

Kansas City, Mo, Aug. 20.-The pre-
dicted rise in the Kansas river at this
point is being reached. From mid
night to s Il. III. the river had risen
three feet, a total of eight feet In
twenty-four hours, and it continues to
rise at the rate of two inches an hour.
1t is expected that the water will con-
tinue to come up at the present rate
for another twelve hours at least. Fur
ther rains west of here are reported,
with the Kansas river at Lawrence,
Topeka and Manhattan still rising
fast. AS yet no serious damage has
resulted here the water being con-
fined within the banks.
Gangs of men have been set to work
at the temporary bridges here. dis
lodging the driftwOod that had begun
to clog the stream at the structures.
The work of repla cling the James
street bridge. the main wagon bridge
between the two Kansas Cltys, has
been stopped. and efforts are now be-
ing put forth to save the part of the
bridge already constructed. which is
threatened by driftwoOd. The lack of
transportation IucllltleS Is WOTklhE
great hardships to the people of the
two cities. During the day n portion
of the reconstructed James street
bridge end the ferry landing at Arm
ourdale were carried away. DANA ge
TO property interests outside of bridges
is not at all likely.
Trenton. Mo, Aug. 29.-Reports
from various points on the Rock
Island north of Trenton, and on this
side of the Iowa line. say that Grand
river is higher by several inches than
it has been at any time this year, and
that all previous records have been
broken At Princeton the water is up
around the Rock Island station. and is
flooding the bottoms at Spickard
worse than ever before. Seven and a
half inches of rain fell Wednesday
night. between p. m. and $50 a. m,
and 2.23 fell at this point during that
time, the heaviest rainfall that the gov
ernment gauges have ever registered
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
A FEARFUL
SLAUGHTER
Morocco Troops Am
bushed by Band of
Insurgents.
ALMOST ANNIHILATED
We're on Way to SuCcor
Other Government
Soldiers.
ALMOST ANNIHILATED

Paris, Aug. ga dispatch received
by the foreign Office from Morocco
says large imperial force which was
going to the relief of troops com
manded by the sultan was surprised
and almost annihilated by the insur-
gents. The troops numbered 5000.
Thousand Lost.
They were ambushed and over 1000.
including seven native governors. were
killed or wounded.
Sofia, Aug. 29.-UncOnfrmed reports
in circulation are that the insurgents
have blown up the barracks of the
Turkish troops in Adrianople.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
Fatally Hur. in n Well.

Evansville, Ind, Aug. pa heavy
timber fell into a well and fatally IN
jured A. ]. Clark, a contractor, who
was at the bottom. His breast was
crushed and he was otherwise injured.
He was unconscious when found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
P.-,,oDed Tiecau,e HehDvInr.

Springfield. Ill.,. Aug. 29.-GOvernor
Yates has pardoned John Lemly, con-
ricted of murder in 1896. in Massac
county. and sentenced to ninety-nlne
years In the Chester penitentiary. On
May ,, 1896, benjamin Ladd sur
prised Lemly, Edward Lynn, and
woman in his pasture. He ordered
them off. and Lemly drew a revolver
and killed Ladd Lemly is at the
noint of death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
NIother and Two ChIIdren Drowned.

Nodaway, Ia, Aug. 29.-In an at
tempt to rescue the family of William
Sanborn, consisting of father and
mother and four children, who had
taken refuge on their house top, the
raft overturned. drowning Mrs. San
born and two children, the others be-
ing rescued with difficulty. The dead
bodies have not yet been recovered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
Drowned in Drainage Canal.

Joliet. ILL.,. Aug. 29-The drainage
channel here is being searched for the
bodies of George MarOhnich and
Nicholas NaSSabeni. The latter fell
into the canal while trying to collect
drifuNood and Marohnich attempted
his rescue Both were drowned. The
wife of Marohnich attempted to
drown herself when she learned her
husbands fate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29

Tecumseh, Mich, Aug. 29.-George
Pocklington. farmer, aged 60 years, liv-
ing in the township of Ridgeway, went
home from the carnival at TecumSeh
intoxicated and lay down on the rail
road track just east of Ridgeway vii
lage. He was instantly killed by a
Detroit Southern train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
SHAW Coo, TO Bee the Prssident.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Secretary
Shaw left here for Oyster Bay. where
he will remain one night and then so
west. The secretary, who has en-
gagements to make several addresses
In the middle west, will return here
about Sent IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
LEEDS DID NOT GIVE BIG
SUM TO DIVORCED WIFE

Richmond, Ind, Aug. .29.-The re
port that William b. Leeds. president
of the Rock Island railroad, gave his
first wife $1.0OO,OOO when they were
divorced in Chicago some time ago,
was denied today by Mrs. Leeds, who
is resident of this city. She said that
she had never had cent from Leeds
since they separated. Mrs. Leeds said
she never expects to be married again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
Crowned Head. WIN Nest.

Copenhagen, Aug. 29.-The car,
czarina and King Edward will arrive
simultaneously at Fredensberg about
the middle of September. The car
and czarina will afterward proceed to
Darmstadt. where they will attend
Oct. 1.-THE wedding of Prince An
dreas of Greece to Princess. Alice, eld-
est daughter of Prince Louis of Bat
tenberg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
Was an Illinois Soldier.

Kansas City, Aug. 29.-David L.
Murdoch once district judge of San
Diego county, Cal, is dead here. at
the home of his sister, of a nervous
affection, aged Ga years. Judge Muir
dock was born In Illinois. and served
through the civil war in an Illinois
regiment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
WIN Buiid an Electric Limo.

Madison. Wis, Aug. 29.-The Chi.
cago and Northwestern Lakes Electric
Railway company. which purposes to
build an electric line from Chicago TO
KiIbourne City, has filed articles of in
corporation. The route is through
Kenosha, Walworth, jefferson, Dane,
and Columbia counties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
Kent It Secret six Months.

Lansing. Mich. Aug. %. - After
keeping the fact of his marriage secret
for six months. Oscar c. Bleed, of the
state tax commissions office, has made
the announcement. The bride was Miss
Anna Nelson. of Muskegon, where
Bleed formerly resided. They were
married at Charlotte.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
SHAW STARTS WEST
AFTER LONG CON FAB
Secretary of Treasury on a speech
making Tour Until
Sept. 10.

Oyster Bay. Aug. 29.-Secretary
Shaw. after conference with the
president which continued far into the
night. left today for an extended trip
through the middle west. He will de-
liver two or three addresses while or
the journey and probably Will not re-
turn to Washington before Sept. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-29
News Is Heard at Washington.

Washington, Aug. 29.-The state
department has received cablegram
from Minister Leishman, at COnstanti-
nopIe, confirming the Associated Press
dispatch, announcing that the report
that Vice Consul Magelssen, at Beirut,
had been assassinated was Incorrect
The minister says the mistake made
by him I'm announcing the assassina-
ton was due to an error In the trans
mission of the cipher dispatch from
Consul Ravendal, at Beirut.