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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
Mother a witness.

Mrs. Rodelius. of Chicago, who has
been visiting at the Rodelius home in
Moline, was a witness of the accide Mt
and saw her son drowned. She had
gone down to the river with the chill
dren earlier in the evening. the boys
going in swimming near the foot of
Twenty-fifth street. When they were
about to leave, Lindquist came by in
his boat. a fiat bottomed slliff run by \
small gasoline engine. He invited the
party to go out with him for a ride.
Mrs. Rodclius protested, as she
thought the boat was overloaded.
They evidently did not hear her, for
they went on.
When well out in the stream the
boat evidently shipped little water,
for the three girls ON the back seat
attempted to change their seat. The
result was the upsetting of the boat,
which was carried to the bottom by
the weight Of the engine.
Inquest This Morning.
The inquest was held this morning
at Esterdahl's undertaking establish
ment, the bodies having been taken tu
that place last night. The body of
Arvid Rodelius was found at 10 o'clocll
today by men who had been search
ing all morning. 1t was taken TO Es-
terdahrs. The inquest was completed
this forenoon and the verdict return
ed was that the deaths were due to
drowning in the Mississippi river, the
boat upsetting due to overlooking.
In this connection there was rec
ommendation from the jury to the
effect that a man be stationed at the
river front at the city's expense to
see that children were kept off the
water and that boats be kept from
overlooking. The arrangements for
the funerals have not been completed
and the time will not be set until the
arrival from, Chicago of the father of
the Rodelius boy this afternoon.
The parents of the four lost are
Frustrated and the affair is one of the
saddest which has happened i'll Moline
for years. Arthur Lindquist was the
only support of his widowed mother
and her affliction is thus doubly hard
to bear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-04
-FOUR LOSE
Their LIVES
Awful Accident on River
At Moline Last
Evening.
IA SKIFF CAPSIZES
Disastrous End of Chill
dren'S Pleasure
Ride.
"A SKIFF CAPSIZES

BY the upsetting of a rowboat seven
young people were thrown into the
Mississippi river at Moline last even
ing and four of them drowned before
assistance could arrive, the mother
of one of the unfortunates standing
on the bank at the time. helpless
witness of the accident. Those who
lost, their lives were:
ARTHUR LINDQUIST, aged Is, son
of Mrs. Mary Lindquist, Fifth avenue
and Twenty-tifth street. Moline.
LILLIAN RODELIUS, aged Is years.
daughter of Charles RoGelius, 25O3
Fourth avenue. Moline.
AGNES RODELIUS. aged II, a sis
ter of Lillian.
ARNID RODELIUS, aged II, cous-
in of the two unfortunate girls, visit
ing from Chicago.
Three Bodies Recovered.
The bodies of the three first named
were recovered by II o'clock, the ac-
cident occurring at 5 o'clock The
bodies were found close together UNI
der the boat. Besides the unfortu-
mates there were in the boat at the
time of its upsctting BESSIE Johnson,
of 1862 Fourth avenue. Moline, Leon
ard Rodelius, a brother of the drown
ed girls, and George Rodelius, of Chi
cago, a brother of Arvid.
George and the Johnson girl were
picked up by +. \. Johnson and II. \.
Benson. who were in sailboat near
at hand. Leonard Rodelius swan to
shore, nearly 800 feet. with all his
clothing ON. He was exhausted when
he reached shore, but was graSpcd
and pulled out by men standing there.
The Johnson girl was unconscious and
it required desperate work to revive
her
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
WOOD AN EMANCIPATOR.
PromuIgates Law AboIishing sIav-
cry In Moroland.

PromuIgates Law Abofishing SHRv-
cry In Morolana.
Manila, Dec. H. Major General
Leonard Wood LAS proclaimed In Moro
land an antislavery law, passed in Oc-
tober last by the legislative council of
the Moro provinces. Upon the promise
of the sultan and dattos to abide with
its conditions General Wood has sug-
gested to Governor Taft the establish
ment Of the native Moros on lands
which viii be assigned to them by the
sultan and dattos at rate Of valua-
tion sufficient TO provide the latter
with moderate income from the
rentals He believes they will accert
a proposition Of the kind.
Carl johnson, vice consul at Annoy,
charged with aiding the conspiracy to
snuggle coolies from China into the
Philippines, disguised rs merchants,
denies that he has received any fees
except those authorized by law to sign
Chinese certificates. He also declares
that he refused bribes
The Philippine commission recon-
mends that no Interference take place
with the coastwise laws until enough
American vessels ask for some action
thereon. The same recommendation IS
made In regard to the ocean carrying
trade with the United States.
Disturbances from outlaws are dying
out throughout the interior provinces,
and less ladronlsm Is reported than
ever before.
The exports Of hemp from the PROV.
ince Of Albay during November last
are said TO be the greatest in the his
tory of this district.
Governor Taft, it has been decided
will continue TO act in his official ca
pacity until after his arrival in wash.
fngtOn
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12

chord as the applause Indicatedl but I do
hope that the city viii not stop paving I'M
I'll Main street is paved from Jockey Hol-
low 10 ThWingville.n
J p Mari gave an excellent toast on
Labor he declared that God hates a
loafer, the weary Williams and the
royal Williams that roll in rubies and
rottenness Labor Is the fundamental
principle Of civilization. Mother and
child, labor and capital, are now facing
each other. Labor is not blind Samson.
Be not afraid, gentlemen The great masses
Of labor may be blind, but the great lead
ers Of labor are not. They see that all our
institutions are their own. The great
question will be settled peaceably, honor
ably and for the good Of the human
race
Fred B. Mudgett was the last speaker,
and he ''Tambled" in his usual i0cose and
mrth-provoking way, from his theme,
women, away round to that Of the Re.
publican party, ending up with the senti-
ment that be would do all for the grand
old party even to going down into his
pocket, IF necessary
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
A QUICK SUMMONS
TO 7. G. WHITEHILL
Elderly Man Fell to Ground and Died
Immediately, While Working
on Maple AYenue.

T. G. Whitehill Of Second street drop
ped dead this forenoon while at work with
his step son, Martin Sargent, removing the
ice from a building on Maple ave. He
was 10 his usual health up to the very
minute OF his death.
While Mr.. Sargent was ascending a
ladder to reach the roof his father stood
on the ground and steadied the ladder
The former had only just reached the roof
when Mr. Whitehill said, Martin, don't
feel we'll, whereupon the son made haste
to 60 to his assistance Before the son
could reach the ground the old gentleman
fell backwards, and probably died imme-
diately He was carried into the house
and physician was summoned Life was
extinct, however, when he was carried in
to the house. Dr. J. w. Jackson, the city
health officer, viewed the remains.
The deceased was 10 years Of age
and had resided in Barre for several
years. He leaves a wife,wha was former
" proprietor Of the grocery store on the
corner of North Main and Second streets,
and one step son, Martin Sargent Mr..
Whitehll lived for some time In galifor-
MIA before coming to Barre, and also in
Peacham this state. The cause oi death
was heart trouble.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
SHOT OVER THE EYE
WITH AN AIR GUN
Thomas Lawless Of North Montpelier
a Victim Of What Somebody
Thought Was Good Joke.

Thomas Lawless of North Montpelier,
was bit over the left eye aud wounded BY
shot from an air gun or pistol yester-
day afternoon near o'clock, while he was
sitting in his sleigh on Main street near
Keith avenue. The shot hit Mr.. LaWless
just under the eyebrow Of the left eye and
If the bullet had struck half an iuoh lower
it would have ruined the eyesight Of one
eye.
Mr. LaWlesS was waiting for some one,
and he felt some thing bit his heavy over
coat twice Thinking 1t was boys up to
some mischief he turned TO see who they
were, and as he turned his head he was
struck by another shot over the eye Quite
a wound was inflicted and the blood flowed
freely down his face The sight Of the
blood drew a crowd anxious to know the
cause of it. Mr.. Lawless could not tell
from whence the bullet came. but 1t must
have come from across the street, and by
many it was believed to have come out OF
a window on the second floor of the Boil
ster block.
Several citizens have been recently sub
jected to the iadignity Of being fred on
with an air gun at about the same place
on Main street. S. d, Allen, J. Smith
aud VIM. Wlshart are reported to be the
victims, though they were more fortunate
in not being Injured to the extent Mr..
Lawless was.
The police believe they know the per
petrator of these outrages, though no one
as yet has been found who saw the shoot
ing yesterday, but they have evidence Of
who has done it oa previous occasions
and If evidence is found III this last case
1t will 60 hard with the guilty ones.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
LOST HIS BAGGAGE.
Congressman Lands Had DlsagrseabIe Ex-
perience.

Congressman Landis Had DisagreoabIe Ex-
perience.
Congressman Charles b Landis Of Ia
diana, who lectured at the opera house
last evening, was clothed but was not ii
a happy state when he struck Barre at Z
O'Clock. The reason was that all the
clothing and baggage that be brought to
Barre was on his person. The rest was
fleetng to the northward Congressman
lands left the train at White River
junction to get lunch When he emerged
from the restaurant he saw the taiI-end Of
the train he had just left rapidly disap-
pearing in the distance, and bearing with
Il all the worldly possessions which he
had brought from Washington, except the
clothes on his back
Fortunately the train which was to car
ry him to this city had not left, and the
Congressman boarded 1t with misgivings
Of ever seeing the possessions which were
being rapidly carried Canada ward, over
coat, grip and various other articles.
Mr. Lands lett for Washington on the
midnight train last night, saying that If
he was not back there by this evening
there would be a divorce.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
MAY BE DESERTER.
Man Arrested for IntoxIcarion May Have
Another Charge.

Man Arrested for Intoxicarion May Have
Another Charge
A young man who goes under the name
of Richard Whteslde and also James Me.
Donald, was arrested last night BY Oflicer
Nicholson for intoxlcati0n. In addition
70 that charge he may have to answer TO
being deserter from the United States
ARMY The description tallies almost to a
certainty with that sent here by Sheriff
Horton of Burlington for A. Walsh
who deserted from Co. K, Fifty Infan-
try.
Among the marks Of Identification given
are scar on the breast, tattoo marks Oh
the wrist, vaccination mark on the left
arm and freckles on the shoulders. The
man was examined this forenoon, and
Chief Brown says that the descriptions
are almost identical, Whifeside has been
working for man named LaBelle ia the
town Of Barre. He was arraigned for In.
toxication and given 80 days
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
Levi Perham in Benning
ton Murder Trial.
WHAT DEFENSE WILL BE
Probable That II VIII Try to Show Per-
ham Was the Principal, Not
Mrs. Rogers.

Bennington, Dec 11-An inkling OF
what the defense may be, was given today
in the cross examination OF witnesses ia
the case Of Mary II Rogers, charged with
the murder Of her husband, Marcus NJ
Rogers, on the banks OF the WalOomsac
river In this town, August ~, 1902 Mrs.
Rogers attorneys, d. A. Gilman and
Frank Archibald, directed their efforts in
an evident determination to establish that
Rogers was killed BY blow by Levi Per
ham and that be was not chioroformed
BY Mrs Rogers, as Perham testified yes
terday.
Drs. T.. III DAILY and IT, j Potter, who
examined the body after 1t had been taken
from the river, testified to the discovery Of
bruise over the right eye This bruise,
they said, under cross-examinati0n, might
have been much more serious than appear
ed on the surface
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
ABUTTERs GET TOGETHER.
Discuss Street Paviog Assessments and
Appoiat Committee TO Look Into
Legal Aspects Of Case.


Legal Aspects Of Case.
In response TO a notice mailed to abut-
ters on Main street interested in the as
sessment for paving said street, about a
score gathered at the Vineitia club rooms
yesterday afternoon, among them being d.
Nj Miles, 4. j Bolster, u w Averill, Or.
B w BraleY Clark Holden, DR. w. r.
Lazell, Mrs Richardson, Mrs Tilden, Mrs.
Martin, w. n Gladding, E. A Drown,
Chas s. Wheeloek, A. Z. Blanchard, L.
NJ. Averill, Dr. G. N Barber, D A. Perry
and NJ, Taft A. @. Blanchard was
made chairman and Or. w. FL Lazell sec
retary Of the meeting AT this stage Of
the game Mr., Wheelock informed the re-
porter the meeting was IN executive ses-
sion, that be was not wanted and the
doors we're closed with the reporter on the
outside.
After general discussion of the matter
as to whether the city could legally assess
the abutters as it hat, committee was
to look into the legal aspects Of
the case and report at meeting to be held
next Friday at some place TO be designated
later. The committee is DR.. O. n Barber,
g. 5. Wheelock, Il, ] Bolster, DR., w +,
Lazel and Clark Holden The meeting
adjourned for one week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
Far Eastern Situation Is
Considered Serious.
RUSSIA IS VERY RETICENT
Has Not Yet Sent Reply to Japan and
the Delay Is thought TO Be
0minous.

London, Dec 12.-The far eastern situ-
alton has become pregnant with waFlike
possibilities. The Japanese legation here
has been informed that the Russian reply
to Japan's irreducibIe minimum commune
cation has not yet been sent and the d lay
is taken to be an omnons sign. Official
circles are preparing for eventualities.
All the big London dailies which are
10 closest touch with the foreign Office,
have sent their best war correspondents
with all haste to Japan, ID response to
private tips from high quarters. No creds
ence Is given here TO the refusal Of reports
emanating from St Petersburg, which the
Russians are circulating for the purpose
of decelying the eastern powers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
MR.. lands LECTURE.

Held Closest Attention OF Audience at
Opera House.
The lecture given in the opera house last
evening by the Hon. Charles B. Lands,
congressman from Indiana, who lectured
nnder the auspices Of the Barre Enter
tainment association, was the best the
course has furnished thus far. Mr. Ian
dis is an accomplished speaker, and his
discourse on the subject "A Message from
an Optimistn was most profound and in-
teresting He held the closest attention
Of the large audience to the end.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
No ice 10 clansnen.

All members of Clan Gordon No. IL are
requested to send in their address to the
secretary, James Elriek, Is Maple avenue,
on or before the 18th Of December. so as to
insure them Of receiving the new pubica-
tion Of the Fiery Gross. Anyone failing
to comply with this request may not re-
ceive the paper as new and correct list
has got to be sent to the new publishers
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
cftizens. Attention.

The tirst Of a series Of lectures under
the auspices of the local branch OF the So
eialist party will be held in Tool Sharpen
ers hall, Quinlen block on Saturday, Dec
IL, at T.3O ,. m Subject, Cooperation
vs. Socialism, their Aims and OBJECTS. y
Alex. Robertson, secretary Of the Granite
Cutters National Union, Barre Branch,
viii deliver the lecture and 1t is hoped
that the citizens Of Barre will avail them
selves of this opportunity to hear Mr., Rob
ertson on two live issues in modern social
life, No charge for admission.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
IRA ALIENS FUNERAL.

Held This Afternoon From Baptist Church
of Fair Haven.
Rutland. Dec II The funeral Of Ira
r. Allen, chairman Of the Republican
state committee, was held this afternoon
at clock from the Baptist church Of
Fair Haven. II Is estimated over 1000
people attended, prominent men being
present from all over Vermont. Rev john
II. Gov of Somerville, Mass a former
pastor 81 the church, oficiated assisted BY
Rev. X c. Penney Of Fair Hauen.
The body was taken to the church this
morning at 10 O'Clock and remained in
view till q Those present included Gov.
Mccullough and STAFF.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
A1fonso visit. portueoI

Lisbon, Portugal, Dec. liking Al
fonso Of Spain arrived here and was
welcomed at the railroad station by
King Carlos and a striking gathering
Of princes, ministers, peers, deputies
and naval and military officers. The
monarchs cordially embraced and the
official introductions followed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
Escaped Criminal Recaptured.

Flshklll Landing, n Y, Dec. H.
William Wagner. who escaped from
the Matteawan State Hospital For the
CRIMINAL Insane on the night Of NOV.
10 while being examined by the New
burg Medical society, has been cap
tured at Utica and will be returned TO
the hospital.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
GIFT TO DR.. {. W. STEELE.

shriusrs Presented Him Handsome Gold
Chain.
Montpelier, Dec liz Shriners were
everywhere In evidence tonight when the
annual meeting OF Mount Sinai Temple
was held. More than $50 members were
present and class Of % candidates was
led across the b sands Retiring Po-
tentate e. VT Steele of Barre was present
ed with handsome gold chain, pencil
and jewel. The presentation speech was
happily made By Noble John Il. Senter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
shntin sslf.nsfense.

Mount Holly, N. j., Dec 12-The lury
after being out all night brought in a YER
dict Of acquittal in the case u Mrs Sarah
M Beatty, accused Of numbering her hus-
band She admitted shooting her hus,
band but satisfied the jury that It was in
self defense.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
nnrllnrton reanna snAn

Burlington, Dec p. The Capital bowling
team Of Montpelier came to this city last
night and played games with the Queen
City aud Knights Of Columbus teams The
Knights won three straight aud the Queen
City team two out Of three games.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12

An apple that was picked by hand is
worth much more than SO called number
ones that we're shaken off trees Come
early while you can get good selection.
IT. T.. AyeEill q Go.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
TO SUCCEED Mr.. BAILEY.
Candidates for Washington County States
AtterneYship.

NHHutuHteH TOT HaHHtHEtv NUuHtF ststo
Attorneyship.
Montpelier, Dec. 1.-THE appointment
Of states attorney to I'LL the vacancy
caused BY the death of Frank A. Bailey
will be taken up as soon as the court
Judges return, which may not be before
Monday Burton E. Bailey, brother Of
the late states attorney, has done the work
at the Office since his brother has been i'll.
He is considered candidate for the posi-
tion, and among the other names heard are
John ii. Senter, who has been assigned
by the court to look after the governments s
interests in the GaTetto murder case, City
Attorney (. + Caflaton and Harry @.
Shurtieff
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
GRAEITEVILLE.

In the eribbage contest last evening the
@. o. f. defeated the NJ. w. w. Of A.
team by 50 points. There will be a game
Monday evening between the G. o. F. and
II Of A. teams, Sranding to date:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-12
BIG CONVENTION
GOES TO CHICAGO
Republicans VIII Assemble There On
June DIST Next, For National
Convention.

Washington, Dec. l2-The National
Republican committee has decided to hold
the convention In Chicago, on June a.
The diamond drill., 1903-08-29
Cotton Sheetin9
and Pillow Casing.

Our lines OF cotton and sheeting is known
10 be the largest and most Complete in this
city and the prices are always the lowest
that reliable merchandise can be sold for.
1 yd wide unbleached cotton per yd 4c
Very good quality unbleached cotton X
regular price ct at this sale for. "
Extra heavy yd wide unbleached OIL -
cotton worth Il CT special at . ~
1 yd wide fine bleached cotton worth -
10 CT this sale at. at................../ ~
Fruit of the Loom well known brand only SC
As in fine pillow tubing worth 20c at 15c
Pillow slips already made very fine e.
quality apiece Observation-Disclosures. DC
Lonsdale cambria worth IS ct special at I0c
English long cloth worth IL 10 at &C
3 yd wide unbleached sheeting worth 4 4
20 ct per yd at Observation-Disclosures. OC
Good heavy full size cotton blankets To-
worth IS ct this sale at at...........fS ~
The diamond drill., 1903-08-29
CALICO, GINGHAMS,
OUTING FLANNELS
AND FLANNELETS

Never before did we show larger and finer line OF
merchandise than showing now. Our Fall stock
is very complete and comprises the newest and pret
ties OF goods shown In this city
Very fine light calico different designs per BIC
Very fine dark calico gray black white, blue and IL
red, regular ct quality per yd ~
The very best Amoskevy Apron Gingham per yd SC
Extra heavy Duckng in stripes dots blue black 9 ~
red worth 12t only at. o.
Furniture calico in handsome patterns very suit -
Very fine Cretons just the thing for fine comfort II
worth 12t ct at. ~
Extra wide German blue calico in beautiful design Q ~
worth Ia ct at ~ ~
Very good quality shaker flannel per yd ........4c
Good quality outing flannel in light and dark shades y
worth 1O CT Saeprlce at. ~
Extra heavy outing hance very suitable for Child Q ~
rens school dresses regular price 12t ct at . ~
Flannelets line of patterns this material o.
is the most beautiful in this city, per yd only. W
The diamond drill., 1903-08-29
Lace Curtains,
Window shades
and Bedspreads,

very good quality curtnette regular 4 -
price 10 CT saleprice at. at...............O(
Dotted Swiss curtinette worth !8 ct -
Saleprlce at. ...........,..... u -
Extra wide lace curtinette in beauti- fA
ful designs worth 35c saleprce at ~
As in lace curtinete excellent quality -
and beautiful designs worth 40 CT. -
3I-2 yd long very good lace curtain n 9
regular price I.4e only at SO(
Pure linen window shades with fix 1N
lures ready to hang per pair at i ~
Very fine extension iron rods with IT,
fixtures ready to hang worth I5c at W
Our very best extension iron rods
worth % CT only at..,............ ~
Good quality bedspread full sizes kOC
worth 90 only at...............,OS at. w
Excellent quality bedspreads handsome de-
signs all ready hemmed worth O2C
LOU ab = ~
Our 2 20 bedspread only I.69
The diamond drill., 1903-08-29
Mems Boys and
Ch ildren'S Suits.

No doubt that before school commences
you are looking for good wearing suits to
cloth your boy at a very reasonable price.
We are the headquarters for it.
Children all wool fine mixture double breasted
piece suits size e-15 bargain 4 %
....................... .CS
Children's fine Golf suits sizes to 4 -
worth i.Ss special t.......... .Zf
Real fine dark blue all wool cheviot1 On
piece suit size from 10 toIs at 10Y
Extra Hns all wool hair piece suit = 10
sizes 10 to 10 worth 500 at ~. 20
Childrens cotton knee pants per I'd -. i2c
Childrens extra fine dark blue all 10
wool cheviot knee pants worth 7Sc fC(
Mems fine black clay worsted we'll made lined
"% Dsss sss iSs has Ss. vsas to- this