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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

Deere & Co. have definitely settled
on Wednesday, July s, as the date of
Il big picnic which is to be rendered
the employees and their families. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

established wholesale house,
recently Incorporated, extending business,
desires TO engage competent manager for
branch house. Salary 300 per month, ex-
penses and commission. Must invest 81 900
IN capital stock of company, on which divi-
dend of per cent viii be guaranteed, and
furnish satisfactory references. Address,
Secretary, box 440 Kansas City. Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

WANTED-Foreman to take charge of plow
Canada. ONLY those familiar with the
most modern and up-to-date methods of
steel pillow manufacture need apply. Must
be capable of Introducing designs and
improving old ones. Apply in own and
writing, stating age. experience, married
or single and salary required. Address
Box AZ, care Farm Implement News, Chi
Cago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms with
south front at 2733 Sixth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

The New Iowa theatre has been
completely recognized and will be
open to the public June 20 under a
new manager, and under a new sys-
tenn. Arthur j. Cole is the new mana
ger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

The Mueller Lumber company has
closed a deal whereby it will add sew
eral acres to it's tract of land in the
west end of the city. The need for eX
pansion will be met by the purchase
Of a triangular tract between the
present mill property and the rail-
road tracks, the ground bought being
part of the Schmidt quarry property.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

\ party of five crack shots of Dav-
export have gone to St. Louis where
they will attend the big shooting tour
who went are County Auditor Ed Ber-
ger, J. ID. Regennitter, Emil Berg,
Henry Schroeder and Chris Jansen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

Bert Evans, the well known Buck
town character, was bound over to
the grand jury on the charge of lar
ceny and was held under bonds of
$500. He was committed to Jail
where he will probably have to stay
until the September term of court
convenes and he will be given an op-
portunity to be heard. Evans was ac-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

CONNOLLY & CONNELLY-Attorney at
law. Money loaned. once over Cramp-
tons book store, 1913 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20
WANrED-MALEHELP


WAETED-At once, an engineer at the
Mueller Lumber company's, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

WANTED Representatives to solicit home
renters for cooperative home buying;
profitable proposition for hustlers. Amer
lean Home Cooperative company, NiagaI
Falls N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-06-20

work by young lady stem
ographer who makes mimeographiug and
carbon work specially. Address &c TO- 4"
this ONCE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
MUNICIPAL COURT.

Today in the municipal court, OF the
city OF Providence. Judge Sphinx disposed
OF the following docket:
Petition for the sale OF real estate were
granted from the estates OF David II
Bigbee OF Philadelphia. Fanny NJ. Who'd
Bond $500. and Nelson Titus bond being
fixed at $500.
Six months allowance. and petition
for household furniture, were granted in
the estate OF Andrew Fiske.
A guardian was appointed for Jermiah
Mckay. who is OF full age and the guard
ian's account in the estate OF Charles ].
Brown was allowed.
Administrators were appointed for the
estates OF Rudolph Sodenberg. Frank NJ.
Bolan. John F.. Carlin and Lucy F. Cory.
and the administration accounts were
settled for the estates OF Mary J. O'Con-
nor. Sarah Brown, Pierce Lee and Roger
McGrath.
Wills were proved for the estates Of
Mary s. Breckenridge. Edward Radigan
and Charles Duke Rogers, and IN
ventories were received for the estates
OF John J. McGlynn. Charles w Higgins.
Ira ]. England and Rose l.. ID. Roth
dnChs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
At AGE OF NINETY.TW0.
Isaac H. Southwlck, Prominent Local
Business Man, Died at FramIngham.

While visiting in birmingham, Mass,
Isaac III. Southwick. who had been for
years one OF Providences foremost bust
ness men and one Of the first railroad
and steamship owners in New England,
died Sunday at the age OF e2 years. He
had been In failing health because of his
advanced age, for some time, and was
seeking guilt in the country.
He was the son OF Isaac and Tabitha
(Roberts) Southwick. and was born In
Grafton, Mass, Aug IA, 1911. Isaac H.,
was educated in the common schools OF
Grafton, Mass, and learned the trade OF
his father. that OF shoe manufacturer.
and at the age OF 21 he went to New Or
leans. Later he returned to Grafton to
engage in the manufacture OF shoes. In
which business he continued for two
years.
In 1sR he became station master on
the Providence and Worcester railroad
at Saundersville, Mass. and ls4s he was
transferred as the general agent OF the
road, to Worcester. and In 1850 became
general superintendent, removing TO
Providence.
In 1851. as superintendent. he made an
important contract with parties to start
line OF freight steamers from Provi-
dence 10 New York, connecting with the
road he managed. Then was organized
the Commercial Steamboat company
which run the first regular line Of freight
steamers that ever piled between Provi
dence and New York. The Neptune. the
Merchants, and the Providence and New
York, In all of which ne was a large
owner have succeeded this early COM
pany.
Mr. Southwlck became superintendent
Of the Central Ohio railroad, which posi-
ton he held for one year. 1855.
From 1858 to 1871 he was director OF
the Providence and Worcester Railroad
company. In 1874 he was elected a member
OF the General Assembly OF this state as
a Republican. Besides belonging TO many
local orders he had been an active mem
ber OF the Firemen's Mutual Insurance
company and the Rhode Island Historical
society.
Mr. Southwick was married Aug. s.
1897 20 Clarissa Ann Keith. daughter OF
Royal Keith. They had seven children,
OF whom are now living Henry X, Mrs.
Jonathan Buffum. Royal X, Joseph n.
and Anne X, Isaac H.. Jr., one OF the
sons. Is but lately deceased, having died
less than n year aR.
The burial will he at Swan Point ceme-
terry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01

GOT LITTLE
BOOTY
Gained Entrance TO Residence
Of {. ". Martin, 266 WayIahd
Ave., Through Cellar Window

The handsome residence OF f. w. Mar
tin at 266 Wayland avenue was visited by
burglars last night and every room in the
house was ransacked. but so far as Mr.
and Mrs. Martin can learn Is an old-fash-
Toned seal skin sack and lot OF old sill
yer spoons and forks were the only arti-
cles carried off.
Entrance was made through a window
on the south side OF the cellar in a sort OF
recess The bushes and flowers about the
yard and that of Dr. Sullivan. whose res
idence Is next south made this window
an excellent opportunity for midnight
work
The break was discovered early this
morning by Michael Flynn, a caretaker.
and he at once notified the police and
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin. who are spending
the summer at their cottage at Barring
ton.
II is the custom OF the Martins TO place
all of their valuables In a vault for safe
keeping. and for this reason the burglars
got but little.
Only few days ago another member OF
OF this family. residing on Meeting
street was called upon by burglars and
they got quite a good haul OF diamonds
and silVerware
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
INJURED IN A MILL.
Joseph Cummings Sues the American woolsn
Company for $4,000 Damages.

Joseph Cummings has. through his
father brought suit against the Ameri-
can Woolen company. to recover 5000
for personal injuries Joseph had been,
for a short time in the employ of the
defendant company at reeler, when on
Aug. 5th, he was suddenly ordered to
new and more dangerous duties.
There are. in the mills OF the company
and particularly IN tho mil In which
Joseph worked. dangerous machines
operated by steam. which are apt TO be
started by any one striking against them.
on the 5th OF August. the plaintiff was
told TO move a large can of waste down
one OF the alleys, about which were the
dangerous machines
One OF the machines started, without
his having any knowledge of the risk
ne took in going near IT, and hs was
badly hurt. His injuries included the
having one OF his hands torn and
mangled.
1t is claimed the plaintiff should have
been instructed In the danger incident TO
the new dUty he was called on TO per-
form as he Is a minor. German, Egan
and German are his attorneys.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. Sept The majority Of
stocks were shade higher for opening
prices. but there were a few important
exceptions. Metropolitan street railway
dropped III and the securities company
one-half on revised view OF the transfer
OF the underwriting syndicate holdings
announced yesterday. Southern Pacific
and Erie .irst preferred also showed
slight losses.
Pressure developed against the general
run OF active stocks on moderate OFFER
ings. Metropolitan Street Railway de-
clined az and Amalgama Brooklyn
Transit Reading and Wabash IN.
Sharp declines were also made by the
western stocks and a few others OF less
prominence. There was a momentary
rally later but renewed selling Of the
specialties forced the market downward
again at IL o'clock.
The market sagged quite unsteadily
during the noon hour. and there was a
more general display OF weakness In the
standard stocks. Declines OF a. point
or more In such leaders as St. Paul. Mis-
souri, Pacific. Baltimore a. Ohio, New
York Central. Rock Island and Manhat-
tan exerted q depressing effect on the en-
tire lists Realizing sales and the failure
important demand. Metropolitan Street
Railway declined to 1884. Anaconda broke
T. Minneapolis a St. Louis and the Al
ton stocks. Erie second preferred. Kansas
& Texas preferred and Tennessee Coal
to IA. Bonsd were irregular.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
GRAND
CIRCUIT
RACES ON
Horssmsn Out In Force at Mar.
ragansatt Park, Where tho
Speedy Trottsrs Appeared.

The sun this morning was a welcome
sight to the hundreds of visiting sports
men who are here for the Grand Circuit
meet at Narragansett park. for It prom
ised that there would be no further post
ponement OF the trotting events 10 which
they looked forward Yesterday the damp
raw air and a heavy track caused a post
ponement of all the events on the first
days card, which was a sad blow TO the
enthusiasts. Today. however. the balmy
air and the bright sun conspired TO make
the day an ideal one and soon after
noon the track and enclosure presented
an animated appearance. The wise ones
and owners went early for last glance
at the sleek coated trotters In the sta
bles. to see that they were as it as pos
sihle before their appearance on the
track and soon the grandstands and
stretch began TO fill with n mighty
crowd in which the familiar light felt
hats Of the men who follow the horses
were plentifully sprinkled. mingled with
a goodly number OF the brighter head
gear OF the feminine contingent. who were
out In good numbers.
The crowd which had gathered to see
the opening event. was a big one and
an enthusiastic one also, and the field
glasses were busy picking out their
favorite trotter. warming up around the
track before the big bell and the starter
announced that all was in readiness for
the first event, which was the 2:1s trot
for purse OF $1,000.
There were eight starters and they got
away we'll in bunch with Navdad at
the pole, they were well punched until
the stretch. when IL became fight be-
tween Margeret Bathgate. J. Malcolm
Forbes bay 1lly and Navidad Slavin, and
McGuinness' black gelding, and the lat
ter went under the wire winner by at
least two lengths. the time being 2:1lh.
with a very fast last half.
The others finished the heat In the fol-
lowing order Margeret Bathgate. Guy
Fortune. Kamares. Free Silver, Hattie
Mack, Pole Direct and Prince Cation.
The track Is reported in the best con-
dtion of the season.
Second race first heat, 2:20 pace for
81, 900 purse--Maryana first, Fred III. sec
ond, Page Hal and Brablito. Tfme-2l2h.
Third race, 2:0S trot, for $500 purse
Nervolo first. Roamer second. Terrace
Queen third; joe Pointer, Safreet, Rilly
B.. Sir Alcantara, Charlie Hoyt Time
2:0sA. Bedworth, Jr., was drawn and
while entering the stretch. Prince Direct
fell and in the mixup. driver Kenney was
seriously hurt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
G0SNOLD
MEMORIAL
DEDICATED

New Besford. Sept 1.-The shaft OF ma
tive boulders erected on the islet In Cut
tyhunk pond. 90 mark the spot where.
I'm le0z bartholomew Gosnold landed with
his p men and founded the first English
settlement I'm New England, which was
the second in America was dedicated
with appropriate exercises today. the an
niversary OF Goynold's death
direction OF a committee OF historically
inclined gentlemen In New Bedford and
Boston, VINO raised by private subscrip-
ton fund for defraying the expenses.
At the conclusion OF the dedicatory ex-
ercises today the shaft and the islet on
which II stands were turned over To the
old Dartmouth Historical society OF this
city.
Hon. Charles s. Randall OF New Bed
ford presided at the dedication. Letters
were read from Hon. William W. Crapo,
Edward Everett Hale, DR. Samuel A.
Greene secretary of the Massachusetts
Hlstorical society Rev. Paul Revere
rockingham OF Boston, Rev. Or Fran
cisco r. Abbott. Senators Hoar and
Lodge. prof. ~. s. Shaler and others. Ad-
dresses were made by Mr.. Randall.
Charles Francis Adams. Congressman
William 8. Greene. President George G..
Wolkins OF the old South Historical so
ciety, George Fox Tucker and Rev. Dr.
William Elliott Griffis, president Of the
Dewitt Historical society Of Tompkire
county. ~. Y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
MARRIED At THE PIER.


St. Peters blythe Sea AZ Narraeansett
Pier. elsborately decorated with golden
rod. was the scene today OF the wedding
OF Miss Gertrude Lewis Pancoast Of PHI
adelphia and Timothy Adamowski, OF
Boston, a leading musician In the Sym
phony orchestra.
The Episcopal ceremony was performed
by Rev. Mr.. Allen, the rector and Joseph
Goodrich Of Boston presided at the organ.
There were no bridesmaids, the only at
tendant being a niece OF Miss Psncoast.
The best man was w. r. Bailey of Boo
ton.
There were present many Boston and
Philadelphia people Of prominence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
ABOUT TOWN

Martin Halfgan. for making an assault
upon his wife. Catherine. was fined SO
and costs by Judge Rueckert. this morn
ing
The case OF James Adams. who Is
charged with larceny from the person
OF Leonard Kane. was again continued
I'm the Sixth district court. this morning.
on account OF the absence OF Mr.. Kane.
who could not he present
The case OF James Mckeon, who is
charged with ohstructing Patrolman a.
O. Appleton Of station one. on the eve
ming Of Aug 2e was heard I'm the Sixth
district court this morning. and McKeon.
was adjudged probably guilty. and bound
over I'm the sum OF s7oo for the action ~
the grand jury
William Sullivan. who has the appear
ance 81 n tramp orator. was fined SO and
coets tn the Sixth district court. this
morning. for making an assault upon
Margeret Watts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
OPENING SALE OF LOIS

In three new townsites on the Omaha ex-
tension OF the Chicago Great Western
Railway will take pace as follows: Ten
nant Shelby Co. Iowa. Tuesday, Sept.
sth. Bentley. Pottawattomie Co, Iowa,
Tuesday. Sept 18th. and McCleland, Pot
tawattomie Co. Iowa. Tuesday. Sept.
22d. One fares to Fort Dodge from all
points on the Chicago Great Western Ry.
Special trains from Fort Dodge 10 town
sites on the day OF sales. with fare OF
81 90 for round trip. Special trains from
Council Bluffs to townsites, fare fifty
cents for round trip. For full particulars
see bills or address Edwin r. Magill. Man
ager. Townsite. dept. Fort Dodge. Ia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
LAWYER O'RE|LLY SUES.
6rIngs ActIon Against the woonsocket
Opera Company for 5000.

Suit TO recover $1,000 has been brought
against the Woonsocket Opera House
company, a corporation by Francis l..
O'Reilly OF woonsocket. The declaration
states an action OF book account simply
through the plaintiff gives notice OF an in
tention to file additional statements.
Col. OReilly has been stockholder In
the defendant corporation since 1t was or
ganized a good many years ago. There
has been considerable litigation between
the corporation and its stockholders and
Col O Reilly for long time took care OF a
large amount of the indebtedness. Some
suits brought a few years ago against
the corporation were not pressed to
trial having. 1t is said. been privately set
tied.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
PAWTUCKET
RESIDENCE
RANSACkED

Burglars have again visited Pawtucket
and this time the residence OF Mrs.
Charles Fl Lonsley Of 81 waicott street
was entered and ransacked from top TO
bottom and until the return Of the fam
lily from Southport. Me. IL will be hard
to tell Just how much Of the property
is missing
The break was discovered by Mrs.
Donahue who has been acting az care
taker and has been making periodical
visits to the premises during the fam
ly's absence. and the most peculiar part
of the affair In her estima tion and that
Of the detectives Is the fact that hun
dreds of dollars worth Of silver cut glas
and revolutionary relics were passed by
untouched though they were In plain
sight.
Every desk and bookcase was ran
sacked and the books and papers pulled
and thrown about which would Indicate
secret place OF concealment or for some
thing Of great value Of which they had
heard.
Entrance 10 the house was gained
through a rear window where there had
been small hole broken In the pane
about the catch large enough TO admit a
hand. They must have proceeded to the
upper floor for rope made OF a shawl.
bedspread and a skylight tackle hung
through a skylight, showing how the
robbers must have evaded the locked
doors in the rear which separated the
kitchen from the living rooms
The police are inclined to think the
break was made sometime Sunday.
Mrs Longley is expected home today
in answer to a telegram sent by Chief OF
Police Wright.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
ON PROBATION.
Boys Accused Of Holding Companion Over
Fire In District Court Today.

Charles Cronin. Thomas McElroy.
George Green and James Perry the
boys who are charged with holding little
James Higgins over a fire I'm lot near
the slaughter houses at the north end.
came mp for trial in the Juvenile court
this morning. Some of the boys told one
thing and some another.
They were placed on probation until
December / and were told by Judge
Rueckert that they must be good boys
or they would be brought in and sent to
the reform school. for the evidence
brought out the fact that the McEslroy.
Cronin and Perry boys had been in trou-
BILE before.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
UR. CHAPLIN BACK.

Today, DR.. Chaplin. the city super
intendent OF health. returned to take
UP the duties OF his office at city hall.
much rested and refreshed by his Euro
pean trip. Or. Chaplin started May 2,
and has made an interesting tour of
Europe which has taken nearly the
whole four months, and during his alb
sence the business OF the health depart
ment. has been In charge OF Deputy
Superintendent OF Health DIR. King.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
HURT IN COLLISION.
Walter S. Brinlgan Brings Suit Against
the Rhode Island Co. TO Recover Damages.

A collision between two cars OF the
Rhode Island company on Central ave-
nue.. Pawtucket, on May 9th. has caused
the company to be sued by Walter j.
Branigan. minor. Young Branigan took
passage on a car for the end of the
route on the Newport road but before the
journey was ended a car ran into the car
on which he was a passenger.
He was badly Injured about the left leg
and back and sues through his father
Daniel Branigan to recover $1,000. Claude
J. Farnsworth is his attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
3 KILLED
BY GAS IN
SEWER
Superintendent Of City Water
Department, a Sewer Inspsc.
tor and a Negro Lost Lives.

Milwaukee. Sept 1.-Superintendent
schunke OF the city water department.
r. j. Hickey, a sewer contractor and a
negro whose name is unknown. were
asphyxiated by gas in one OF the main
sewers today.
Hickey and others we're at work In the
sewer In North avenue. under the newly
depressed Chicago a. Northwestern rail-
road tracks and were overcome before
they could get out Several others had
narrow escapes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
CHANCES NOT GOOO.
Young italian Assaulted on Broadway Is
still In a Dangerous Condition.

Capt. Cannon OF the detective depart
ment went to the Rhode Island Hospital
this morning to have little talk with
the young italian. who was assaulted by
fellow countryman on the Broadway
bridge near Olneyville last Saturday.
1t Is likely that circulars giving a full
description OF the assailant will he sent
to all OF the larger cities, for while the
injured man may recover the chances
against such result were very great
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
TACK MACHINES IDLE.

New Bedford Sept 1.-All Of the tack
machines in the plant OF the Atlas Tack
company, I'm Fair Haven are idle today
through the decision OF the thirty tack
makers to leave rather than accept the
new wage schedule posted yesterday.
Through the men going out, sixty feeder
boys are also thrown out OF employment
and should the strike continue between
300 and So0 people will he affected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
NEW TAX IMPOSED.

Constantlnople. Sept. THE govern
ment has imposed a personal or land tax
on the entire population Of the empire
over the age % is. The tax is on different
classes and ranges from about eighty
cents 90 $50 each annually. This In re-
garded In some quarters ss being In the
nature Of a provision for war.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
TURKS MAKE 5 ARRESTS
IN THE MAGELSSEN CASE
Continued From Page One.)
DISPATCH FROM BEIRUT.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The first Official
dispatch coming directly from Beirut re-
garding the Magelssen affair has been
received by Secretary Hay II is dated
August 81 and II signed by Consul Ravn
dal. II says:
"The attempt on Msgelssen's life failed
utterly. narrow escape but the vice
consul suffered no injury"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

Glen Cove. l.. l.. Sept 1.-The thirty
four players drawn IN the preliminary
round of play for the amateur golf cham
pionship of the United states commenced
play today on the links OF the Nassau
Country club.
The course was In excellent condition.
George p wiliett OF the oakley club.
Boston and n Mcsweeney OF OIL City.
Pa. had the honor OF opening the con-
test McSweeney driving first
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01
OFF FOR SPEED TEST.

Portland. Me-, Sept. 1.-The cruiser
Cleveland. with the builders and govern
ment officials, left the harbor this fore
noon. for the Official speed test on the
Cape Ann course. arranged for two
o clock today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-01

Mrs Clarence J. Allen took pity upon a
cripple this morning. who called at her
home. 90 Pearl street and purchased %
cents worth OF buttons from him She
handed him a g bill. but she informs the
police late this afternoon that he had not
returned with the change. The fellows
left leg and arm is crippled as II by
rheumatism.