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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-15
TRI-CITY ENDEAVoRERs
TO HOLD DENVER" RALLY

The Tri-City Christian Endeavor
union will hold a Denver rally at the
Memorial Christian church this even
ing, beginning at o'clock. The pro-
gram will include song service, devO-
tional exercises, business, speeches.
music, and three-minute talks on the
Denver convention. Miss Jodie Std
ger will tell of the trip, arrival and
receptions; Miss Frieberg, of general
impressions of the convention; j. L.
Cox, of incidents; Miss Mary Cox, of
the Junior Christian Endeavor; Miss
Stoddard, of DIR. Landrith; Mrs. Fred
La Mar, of DR.. Campbell; Miss Lena
Brandenburg, of "Quiet HOURS" Miss
Rena Means, of New Ways of Work
ing;" Miss Margaret La Venture, of
CLOSING Thanksgiving Meetings"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-15
TRAVELLING CRANE FOR NEW
SHOPS A MASSIVE AFFAIR

One of the two monster cranes
which is to be used in the center of
the machine shop at New Shops has
arrived via the Rock Island from Mus
kegon, Mich, and it is the largest
piece of machinery in the crane in
this vicinity.
To ship it from the factory it was
necessary to use eight fiat ears, three
fiat cars being used for each one of
the massive cross beams which bear
all of the weight lifted by the crane.
The other two cars were used for
the carriage and gearings. The crane
will have Il capacity of 100000 pounds,
being capable of hosting more than
five times as much as each of the other
four cranes that will he used on the
side wings of the building. 1t will not
only hoist 100000 pounds but can
travel with it from one end of the
shop to the other.
The machine is manufactured by
the Shaw Electric Crane company, of
Muskegon. The crane is operated on
the same principles as street car.
Below the cross beams on one side is
carriage in which the operator
stands with the motor controllers, of
which there are three, one to con
troll the hoisting and lowering motion,
the one for travelling the track and
the other for a carriage which travels
across the shop on rails built on top
of the cross beams. All of the power
is transmitted to the motors by n
trolley and wire running the length of
the shop.
Two of the fans which are to be
used for forcing the hot air for heat
through the tunnels to the various
buildings have also arrived. Each fan
is operated by two. separate engines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-15
PERSONAL POINTS.

Miss Evelyn Long is visiting in Chi
cago.
Mrs. ]. D. Blake is visiting rela-
tives at Iowa City.
w. S. McCombs has returned from
a two weeks business trip to New
York.
Mrs. Edward Ledwell returned home
yesterday after spending two weeks
in Dubuque.
George Rudersdorf, of Dubuque, ar
rived IN the city yesterday for visit
with friends.
Col. S. +. Blunt, of Rock Island ar
senal. has gone for business visits at
Fort Smelling and Fort Sheridan.
Miss May O'Connor left yesterday
for the east, where she is to take up
her studies at Wellesley college.
c. b. Knox leaves this evening for
Aurora To attend the annual reunion
of his regiment, the S9th Illinois in
fantry. Mr. Knox is vice president of
the regimental association.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. ID. Sweeney have
returned from Chicago, where they
visited with Mr.. and Mrs F. S. Ken
field. who are to leave this week for
Il trip abroad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-15
EmergencY MedicInee.

1t is a great convenience to have at
hand reliable remedies for use in
cases of accident and for slight injur-
les and ailments. A good liniment and
one that is fast becoming a favorite
if not a household necessity is Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. By applying it
promptly to a cut, bruise or burn it
allays the pain and causes the injury
to heal in about one-third the time
usually required, and as it is an anti
septic it prevents any danger of blood
poisoning. When Pain Balm is kept
at hand a sprain may be treated be-
fore inflammation sets in, which in
sures quick recovery. For sale by
all DRUGGISTS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-15
stodd ObsequIes

The funeral of +. w. Stodd was held
from the late home at , O'Clock this
afternoon with burial at Chippian-
mock cemetery. Deceased belonged
to the Court of Honor. many of the
local members of the society attend
ing the funeral services.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-15
Low TEMPERATURE AND
POSSIBLY FROST TONIGHT

The local weather station today an
nounces that tomorrow morning the
temperature will probably be in the
ncighborhood of 40 degrees. This
means that there will be frost, if
the cloudy weather does not continue.
If frost actually comes at this time
the loss to the farmers and gar
deners in this vicinity will be very
severe Much corn is not out of
the roasting ear stage and it will be
ruined by killing frost. Fortunately
this is not likely to come. as teie-
graphic reports indicate that there
will be gradual moderation after to-
morrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-15
OPENING OF JOsLIN FAIR
BRINGS UNUSUAL RAINsTORM

The opening of the Rock Island
county fair at JOslin was observed in
the usual fashion today-with rain. Ar
rangements will probably be made to
continue the fair another day in the
hope of securing more favorable cOndi-
lions. The management placed the
date of the fair later than usual this
summer, believing a change might
prove beneficial in general results.
In previous seasons the association
has suffered heavily through bad
weather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-15
Mrs. LawIess Dies.

The remains of Mrs. Mary Lawless.
who died Sunday at her home in Port
Byron, were shipped today to Beloit,
Wis. for interment. Deceased had
attained her 73rd year and had been
IA resident of Port Byron since 1867.
The husband and five children sur
vive: \. \. Lawless. Cuba, H.; Mrs.
j. p. Donahue, Adair. Iowa; Mrs. Ed
ward O'Brien. Port Byron; Mrs. W. a.
Dearhamer. BeIoit. Wis. and Mrs. C..
Y. porter Nachitochcs. Miss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-15
BIG TEAMS WILL NOT PLAY
HERE THANKSGIVING DAY

Notice has been received here that
Knox college has given up the idea of
playing football with Beloit in this
city Thanksgiving day, Is had been
planned, owing to the opposition that
has developed here on tic part OF the
high schools of this city and Moline
and Augustana college, all of whom
expect to have games on that day. 1t
is possible that the game between the
two big teams Will be played here,
but on.a different date.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-15
MR.. FOLSOM TO RETIRE
FROM JEWELRY BUSINESS

II. d. Folsom is planning to close
out his jewelry business, in which he
has been engaged in Rock Island for
10 years, in order TO devote himself to
outdoor pursuits. Mr.. Folsom has
other interests to occupy his atten-
ton and which will not require his
being so closely confined
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-15
Nelson's Attention.

Members of Trio lodge, No. 81, n. F.
& a. NJ, are requested to meet at
Masonic temple at 9 a. m. Sept. IL,
1908, to attend the funeral of broth
er L. Smith. Members of Rock Island
lodge and sojourning Masons urgently
requested to attend.
EDWARD. b. KREIS, Master.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-15
LUCE SMITH DEAD.
Veteran Steamboat Engineer Ex-
pires After a Protracted Ill
ness.
ON RIVER DURING CIVIL WAR
For Forty Years a Member of the
Masonic Fraternity-Death of
Mrs. Lawless.

Luce Smith, one of the veteran en-
gineers on the Mississippi. passed
away at $40 this morning at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. George
Barker, $40 Eleventh street, after an
illness with kidney trouble extending
over period of two years.
For nearly half century Mr..
Smith was employed as an engineer
on the Mississippi. and he enjoyed an
acquaintance with steamboat men
from its head to the outlet of the big
stream. During the war he was en-
ployeC on craft engaged in transport
ing supplies for the government, and
since that time his name has been
numbered with the crews of a num-
Der of steamers. For several years,
and until his failing health compelled
his retirement from active life, he
was engineer on the Saturn and Sat
elite of the Winans fleet.
Mr.. Smith was born 20 years ago on
farm just outside the city of Gin
cinnati. When child he removed to
Oquawka, Ill In 1868 the family took
up residence in Rock Island. and here
Mr.. Smith continued to reside since.
His wife died % years ago. The sur
vivors are six children: Mrs. {. II.
Phillips, Parkersburg. w. Va: s. F.
Smith. Carroll. w. Va; Mrs. John Sug-
liam, Fresno. Cal; F. \. Smith, Mrs.
George Barker and Miss Nettie Smith,
of this city. Deceased for 40 years
belonged to the Masonic fraternity.
at the time of his death being a mem
Der of Trio lodge.
The funeral will be held from the
Barker home at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-15

Carl August Frederick Hesscl-
schwerdt ......... Iowa City, Iowa
Miss Olive J.. Laughlin ..e.A.......
Iowa City, Iowa
Ayinslow Whan ............ Boden, Ill.
Miss Cora Huffman Cable, u
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-15
River Bulletin.

River forecast for Is hours ending
s a. m. Thursday, Sept. II, 1908: The
Mississippi viii rise slowly between
Dubuque and Davenport.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
DIED.

BL ESSLEY-In this city, on February 9
1903 James H., son Of Samuel and Mary
Blessley aged 26 years.
Funeral from the residence of his par
ents, No. 63e West Sixth street on Satur
day afternoon. Services at the house.
MILLER-On Thursday. February 5. 1903
at the residence Of her son-in-law, II. Z
Rumford, Emily Roberts Miller, widow
of Cyrus Miller.
, Services and interment at Lebanon, Pa
LeCARPENTER-In this city, on Feb
ruary g. 1903, Edward LeCarpenter.
Funeral from the residence of his son
Charles II DeCarpenter, No. 236 Lombard
street, on Monday morning at o'clock
High mass at st. Mary's Church. Inter.
ment at st. Josephs Cemetery.
WALLACE-In this city. on FEBRUARY 4
1903 Ella F., wife of Wins d. Wallace
in her 9th year.
Relatives and friends of the family ar,
invited to attend the funeral services al
her late residence, southwest corner O
Third and Harrison streets, on FRIDAY
evening, FEBRUARY 8, at s O'clock Inter
ment at Forrest Cemetery, MiddletOwn
on Saturday, February z, at T. o'clocl
noon, without further notice
PARSONS-In this city on February 4
1903 Ida NJ, wife of John H. Parsons
in her 45th year.
Relatives and friends of the family ar,
invited to attend the funeral services ai
her late residence. No. 1906 W. Sixtl
street, on Saturday, February Z, at 2.a
O'Clock. Interment private. RivervieW
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
RObeIen
Piano Co.,
712 Market St.
Wilmington, Del.
GATHERED AROUND CAMP FIRE
Old Soldiers Meet and Discuss War
Time Doings at Veteran Le-
uion No. 34

The fourteenth anniversary of En-
lcampment No "a Union Veteran
Legion. Colonel John Brear, command
er, was held in their rooms. Third and
King streets last night. Following the
business meeting an indoor camp fire
was held.
General Daniel Caldwell and General
Thomas J. Mckinley, both Of Philadel-
phia, were guests of honor.
At o'clock the veterans marched
single file into the mess tent, where
every Vet" present was reminded of
the days of the rebellion by the tin
plates and the familiar tin cup that WAS
placed before each one. The command
irg officer whs extra liberal 30 his men
last evening and extra rations were pro
vided. including all the things that
civilians enjoy in their homes, even to
cigars. AS the smokers made rings in
the air they listened to old war stories
by different comrades, but unlike many
that are told. in this instance. there
was always comrade or two to vouch
for the truth of all of them. Colonel
W. v Tuxbury gave an interesting des-
cription Of the organization and works
OF the Legion in Delaware.
Several addresses were made and the
affair was considered the most success
tul ever held here.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
SUIT BROUGHT AGAINST
BAY STATE COMPANY
Addicks Corporation Must
Answer Charges Made by
New Workers

Service has been made ON j. Frank
Alice. president of the Bay State Gas
Company of Delaware, on an applica-
tion filed I'M United States Court by
Arthur w. Hale. of Massachusetts, and
sixteen others, asking for the appoint
ment of a receiver for the corporationl
and also asking that an injunction be
issued to prevent the Mercantile Trust
Company, of New York. from selling
the equity of the companies in the
property known as the Boston Gas
Companies.
I The amount OF stock held by the men
who filed the suit is over lis. 900 shares.
OF which the par value is $50 per share.
! The petition was filed by James Harold
Warner, Of New York "A. r. Freed.ey,
of Philadelphia. and former Senator
Anthony Higgins, of this city, who rep
resent the shareholders.
The petition sets forth that the most
valuable asset of the Bay State Gas
Company of Delaware is an equity in
S5, 1868 shares OF the stocks of the Bay
State Gas Company of Massachusetts.
the Boston Gas Light Company, the
Roxborough Gas Light Company.
which are known as the Boston com
panies 1t is claimed that these stocks
were Illegally transferred by an agree
ment between Addicks. w. e. L. Dl,la-
way and the defendant company. and
that by a further agreement between
the Bay State Gas Company of New
Jersey and the Delaware company the
| stock was deposited with the Mercan-
tile Trust Company, OF New York, as
trustee to secure and pay an issue OF
SIG. 1000, 900 in bonds made by the Bay
State Gas Company, of New Jersey.
1t is also claimed that on October 81.
1896. the stock was transferred TO
Henry II. Rogers and others to vote
and hold. and that this transfer result
in loss and injury to the Delaware
company. and that no effort was ever
made to set aside this illegal transfer.
1t is declared that on July and
January / last the company defaulted
ON payment of interest On bonds. and
that the bonds outstanding amount TO
S11 .159 800. and that the payments On
bonds and sinking funds not paid
amount TO S647.975.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
Man Has Marrow Eseape.

BY saving the life Of a negro, Assistant
fardmaster Joseph Dunham came near
being killed. The negro was standing
upon the north bound track at Third
street. watching a shifting crew make
couplings and a north bound express
lrain was bearing down upon him, the
noise OF the shifter drowning its ap-
proaeh, when his danger was seen by
Mr.. Dunham, who rushed TO him and
dragged him of. In attempting to pull
the man from the track the yardmas-
ter's hand slipped and he nearly fell in
lront OF the rapidly moving train. but
he regained his feet just in time TO
snatch. the man from. the track as the
ftraIn Numbered past.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
GOSSIP ABOUT
SOME PEOPLE

The travelling public come in contact
with few men who arc as accommodate
ing as Charles Bird. superintendent of
the Wilmington Transfer Company. at
French Street Station. BY his many
kind acts he has made hosts of friends.
Police officer Daniel Aiken is the
baseball authority of the force. All
disputes upon the national game are
referred TO him and he unravels the
most l1notty questions, being familiar
with the game in all parts OF the
country.
Manager MorganweclS. of the Will
mington basketball team, although a
resident here but short time. has
made many friends among the report
ing fraternity by his gentlemanly con-
duct and love of fair sport.
On account of an attack OF the grip
which left him weak. Chief Justice
Charles b. Lore has been unable TO sit
at this term OF Court IL Is the first
term that the Chief Justice has fai.l-
ed TO be on the bench for several
years.
Charles G. Guyer has probably had
more experience rs a stenOgrapher
than any person in the city. For the
past five years he has been taking tes-
timony in the Bay State Gas Company
cases and during that time has made
hundreds of trips to Boston. New
York and Philadelphia. and has taken
thousands of pages of typewritten tes-
timony. Mr.. Guyer, in talking to re-
porter for the Evening Journal several
days ago said that at first these trips
lwere a pleasure, but that they are now
becoming very tiresome.
As the coming baseball season ap-
prOaches. the national game and the
prospects Of good teams for Whining
ton are becoming the general topics
among the clerks and even some of th'
office holders at the Court House. Tn,
majority of the clerks are great lover
of the sport and never fail to quiz tn,
newspaper men as TO what is new II
the baseball world.
Secretary Joseph Wigglesworth o
the Board Of Health and his able corp,
Of assistants have done much to pre-
vent the spread of smallpox in thi
city. The duties OF an executive off
Ger are varied and in many instance
trying, as he is Obliged to keep con
slant watch upon all quarantine,
houses in his district without any re
gard to weather conditions and despit
The dangerous position he holds 4
possibly the least appreciated officer Il
the employ of the city.
Councilman Charles M. Zebley. o
the Twelfth ward, is taking consider
able interest in the Union Fire Com
pany and the members of that organ
ization are grateful for the services h
has given in their behalf.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
GATEMAN SAVES TWO LIVESI
Thrust Horse Backward Just as Train
Dashes Past New Castle
Cutoff

By grasping the horse by the head
and causing il to rear backward. the
lives of two men were saved at the New
Castle cutoff crossing of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad by Gatetender Benja-
min Sheppard. The men were driving
directly in front of a rapidly approach
ing train. and so interested were they
in an animated conversation they did
not hear the repeated warnings of the
gatetender.
Seeing they would be struck if quick
action was not taken. he jumped in
front of the train and snatched the
horse backward So sudden and UNI
expected was the shock that both oc-
cupants of the carriage were thrown
out, but not badly injured. When they
saw how marrow their escape had been
they We're badly frightened and drove
away without giving their names to
their rescuer.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
The Franklin, Schubert,
Durand and our own
RObeIen Pianos.

are daily increasing in popular
favor by their moderate cost and
exquisite musical qualities.
You can buy one of these fine
instruments on easy terms at prices
from $2a5. 90 and upwards.
We want you to call and inspect
our piano values. and are certain
we can PLEASE YOU ON
EVERY POINT. Note the follow
ing special bargains.
I Ivers & Pond, formerly $4.5o
now $275.
Shoninger, best style, form erly
Ss7s; now S275.
Durand, formerly Saso; now
$500.
Martin Bros, formerly Sa5c
now $3.50.
These are good as new and il
perfect order.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07

Secretary E o. Sellers. Of the Young
Mems Christian Association. has an
evident desire to become more init
mately acquainted with various organ
lzations in this city. Through his per-
sonal efforts a reception to the Volun-
teer Fire Department has been arrang-
ed for next Thursday evening to fur
ther the work OF the Association.
A little thing like missing a train
does not appear to ruffie State Repre-
sentative william Connolly in the
least. One day this week he awaken
ed later than his usual time. and upon
arriving at the railroad station disoov-
cred that the train he had intended
boarding had left some minutes before
Nothing daunted. the representative
ordered a special, and purchasing q
single trip ticket to Dover for the in
significant sum of Sl4O. stepped aboard
and with a nod TO the conductor start
ed on his way to the capital.
John F. Neary. clerk Of the Mupi-
cipal Court conducted his first case In
the Court of General Sessions yester-
day. Mr.. Neary presented the case for
the State. Notwithstanding the fact
that he lost. the young attorney con-
Quoted the case In an able manner.
United States Marshal John Cannon
Short is one of the most popular men
I'M the Federal Building. With his
funny anecdotes one could spend hours
in his office. where newspaper men are
always welcome.
Recorder of Deeds James S. Moore is
| becoming familiar with his new duties
and is much interested In the work
Those who have business at the Re
corder's office say Mr.. Moore and his
clerks are always accommodating and
1t is a pleasure to do business with
them.
Harry Barton. the newly elected
manager of the Wilmington "A. A
baseball team, will in all probability
be even more popular this season thar
, last. His position as player-managei
fits him very well. and that he will
demonstrate his business ability Il
expected.
An instance OF great presence o
mind and brain was displayed durinl
| the storm on Wednesday evening b!
Policeman William Snyder. who at tn,
risk Of his life prevented a horse
owned by the Bavarian Brewing Com
pany, from leaping upon an irOI
hitching post The animal was stand
ing opposite the rear of the A. ], Har
building in Shipley street, when a por
tion of the upper story OF the stuc
ture fell to the pavement with a crash
The horse became badly frightene'
and rearing upon the pavement wa
only prevented from killing itself b,
the timely arrival of the officer. whr
kept the beast in tha street while fly
ing debris fell around him in a shower
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
Expeet Mr. Lonn 70 Recover.

Boston, Feb. Former Secretary
OF the Navy John d. Long, who is i'll
at ST. Margaret's Infrmary, continues
TO improve, and the hospital authori-
ties yesterday said that they had good
reason to expect complete recovery.
This announcement is made TO set at
rest the minds OF friends whose anx-
iety is expressed in persistent inQuir-
les of the physicians in attendance.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
VIII Be a Good Show.

There will be a complete change OF
all songs in the first part of the Jr. o.
u. A. NJ. minstrels on the second night
of the performance. This will be the
most elaborate and up-to-date perform
ance ever given by a local society. The
.soloists and comedians are the best in
the city and the costuming has received
particular care as has also the chorus
which is under the direction of Profes-
sor Clymer.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
RasketbaII at the Armory.

Two games of basketball will be
played at the Armory tonight, when The
First Battalion team will meet the
First Regiment. of Philadelphia, and
the Battalion Reserves will play St
Mary's team, of this city. There will be
a concert by the new First Infantry
Band before the game. and between
halves. This is one of the best known
musical organizations in the city. con-
sisting of the philharmonic and the old
First Regiment bands.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
Abandons oDera For : Va,

New York, Feb. Maurice Grau.
the head Of the Maurice Grau Opera
Company. oficially announced at yes
terday's meeting of the company that
he would abandon the opera business
for year at least. The directors then
decided that they woud not engage in
the opera business until Mr.. Grau was
ready to resume active management.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
Bennett Street Residents Anary

Bennett street between Eighth and
Tenth streets, is covered by mud foot
deep and puddles of stagiaated water.
This lis a busy thoroughfare, traversed
by many teams every day The resi-
dents are up in arms against the Street
and Sewer Department and claim that
they might at least dump ashes there
or do away with the mud.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
win Hold Bake and Sale.

The woman's Guild, of Trinity
Church will have a sale of fancy ar
ticles, aprons and homemade candy on
the afternoon and in the evening of
February 19. Supper will be served af-
ter o'clock.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
citv Musioians ornanize.

A musical union has been formed in
this city. The principal musicians met
in Harmony Hall at A and Button
wood streets, where the organization
was affected. The following officers
were elected: President. William
Price; secretary. George Hume: treas
urer, John Donahoe.
Evening journal., 1903-02-07
Have you Eezema7-anve rnn n

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news Ointment prevents and cures any
and all of these. and cures Itching.
Bleeding and Blind Piles besides. one
application brings relief in ten minutes.
and cases cured in three to six nights.
35 cents.-36.
Sold BY Miller DrU Company, and
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