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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-07
Excurslonists VIII be in Line.

In addition to the local societies
that are expected to be in the line.
some eight hundred cXcursionists from
Rockford have consented through
those in charge Of the party TO march
i'm the procession.
The excursion is to come under the
auspices of the Fratcrnal Tribuncs of
that city and primarily their visit is
to inspect headquarters of the order
i'm Rock Island. and also to see Rock
Island arsenal. Black Hawk Watch
Tower and other places of interest
hcrcabuu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-07
LOCAL ODD FELLOWS ARE
TO REPEAT ENTERTAINMENT

The entertainment entitled The
Twentieth Century Novelties" given
recently under the auspices of the Odd
Fellows is to l,c repeated at the hall
of that order over the London the
evening of May 1G. The performance
proved one of the amateur hits of the
season, and it is to he given a second
time in order that those who did not
sec it on its original presentation may
do 50 on the above date. Fifty people
will take part and many new features
vii! be introduced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-07
WATCH TOWER OPENING
TO TAKE PLACE TOMORROW

The Tri-City Railway company ma leS
he announcement that the Watch
Tower viii open for the summer to-
morrow under the efficient manage
ucnt # Henry krcl. Various i'm
provrmcnts have been made in the big
Dom Df the inn and the accommodate
lions viii be Of the highest order. The
over j. enc uf the prettiest spots for
4 Sunday outing that the vicinity can
boast of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-07
Democratic County Committee Meeting

\ meeting Of the democratic county
committee Of Rock Island county is
hereby called at the Rock Island
house in the city Of Rock Island.
Thursday. May T. at = p. IN. To fix
the time and place Of holding the dem
ocratic county convention. and like
wise to arrange for the primaries to
select delegates To such county con
yention. JOHN L. SEXTON,
Chairman.
Rock Island, April 80, 1904.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-07
NEW WARD AT WATERFOWL
HOSPITAL TO OPEN JUNE !

DR.. w. +. Taylor, superintendent Of
the Watcrtown insane hospital. an
n"unccS that he expects to have the
new ward building now in course of
construction completed June /. The
institution is now very badly crowded
and the additional room is much
needed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-07
Committees for Day Named.


George l.. Bailey has been appointed
master Of ceremonies and Capt. W. +.
Ransom marshal of the day. The fol-
lowing committees have been appoint
ed:
Mcmorial-J. NJ. EcarGslcy, John
Ohlweilcr. George L. Mitchell, Fred {.
Eemenway.
Inyitutious-W. \. Norris, W. II. Car
pemter. William Goldsmith.
Speakers. Music and Finance !. NJ.
Rcardsley, George l.. Mitchell, John
OhlwciIer Fred {. Hemcnway.
Transportation - Z. II. Bowman.
Marshall Lucas.
Entertainment Il. {. Connolly, II. b.
HAYDEN, Miss Anna Kirkpatrick.
Flowers. Evergreens and Decora-
tions-W oman's Relief corps. Ladies
of the G. 4. r.. Ladies' Aid society,
Woman's Union Veterans Union, Sons
of Veterans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-07
Flowers and Flags for Dead.

Following the speaking at the court
house square the shaft on which are
inscribed the names of the volunteers
i'm the civil war from Rock Island
county. who have Joined the silent
majority. viii lie decorated with flow
cr'S. ana in the afternoon the graves
of the departed veterans in the South
Rock Island cemeteries will bc strcwn
with flag and flowers. There Will al
50 lie addresses and singing in the
cemeteries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-07
DAYTO BE NOTABLE
More General Observance of Me.
mortal Anniversary in Rock
Island This Year.
PROCESSION Is TO BE AFEATURE
All Civic and Patriotic Societies
, Urged to neutrality-suspicious.
of Committee.

Observance Of Memorial day in Rock
Island is TO he made the most notable
since the inauguration of the custom of
annually honoring those who surren-
0ered their lives in defense of their
country, this year.
II. J. Hamlin. attorney general of
Illinois, has been invited to deliver
the Grafton. the main exercises to be
held in the court house square, and
reply from him is awaited by the To-
cal committee on arrangements. 1t il
hoped that he viii accept. but in the
event lie does not some other promi-
ncnt man will be secured for speaker
of the day.
More attention is to be given the
parade feature than in former years.
Heretofore the procession has been
small in numbers compared to what il
should he on such an occasion. II is
proposed to not only invite by letter
all civic and patriotic organizations
in the city to participate. but their
officers are To he urged 10 impress up
on their members that it il patriotic
duty they owe to turn out and assist
i'm honoring their country's defend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-05-07
Licensed TO Wed

Emil T. Leidtke .... Rock Island
Rock Island
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
SAW THE GOVERNOR.
Plucky Girl Grew Of Life Savers From Bos.
ton Visited City TO-DAY.

The already famous girls volunteer
life saving corps OF the savin Hill Beach
citation, near Boston. arrived I'm this city
about 1880 this morning, prepared to
participate in the aquatic sports OF the
Rnode Island District OF the United
States Volunteer Life Saving corps at
Crescent Park.
AS BELTS life savers, they did not mind
the weather and after being met at Union
station by Inspector Crooker Of the Mas
sachusetts district and by local officers.
the girls struck out for the state house
In the midst of the downpour.
They weer shown the sights OF the big
marble palace by Mr. McCaffrey and al
though Governor Gnrvin was not I'm when
they arrived ne reached there soon after
and the young lady swimmers from the
Bay state had the Ileasure of meeting
the state executive.
Tho girl captain OF the crew wore tho
shining silver m.dsl which she received
as an honorable token for saving a life,
and each OF the other girls wore the
button NJ the corps, similar TO those
worn by the men.
They also called on Secretary OF State
Bennett, Who Is a member OF the ma
tiOn hoard OF the crganizatiOa. anc takes
a personal interest in the wDS rhs
young women were photographed on the
steps ot the capitol and then embarked
for Crescent Park, where they are TO Ls
entertained tais afternoon regardless OF
whether the aquatic sports AMI life saw
ing demonstration takes place ard all
sigufed their intention OF ta!Siay a dp
rain or shine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The Boston Cotton mills at Waltham.
goods market. Operations will be re-
sumed Sept s. About 500 hands are idle.
NJ Gerald the new commissioner gener-
al for France TO the St Louis exposition
arrived at New York today on the steam
re BaTouraine.
orders crave been received from Boston
90 operate the Newmarket. -. N. cotton
mills on half time for an indefinite period.
The management has adopted a plan Of
stopping alternate weeks.
The United States training ship Hart
ford and the feet OF torpedo boat Destroy
ers which have been at Boston I'm connec-
tlon with the q. A. R. encampmcnt sailed
today for New London. Conn.
Rufus II. Willis OF New Bedford died a,
his home this morning at the age OF Sc
years lie was born in Esston. but has
been n resident OF New Bedford since
iS17. He served with credit I'm the Civil
war 80 n member OF the old Company r.
al Boston. and later OF the first and
fomth cavalry
Alumni from many states attended n
reunion OF Milford high school students
az Milford. n. H.. today In honor Of tho
S0th anniversary Of the birth OF Prof.
william l.. whttomore. who was In
charge OF the institution for ~ years.
There are about $50 names on the alumni
roll.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
EX RA.
90 O'CLOCK.
MRS. HAROLD
HEARS OF
GOOD LUCK

Mrs John Harold OF 81 Faith street. this
city. and her eight children have had a
sudden advancement in the property line
Mrs Harold though a hard working wo-
man has never had enough prosperity 10
make the home for her eight children
what she would have IT,
one OF her little boys had his leg taken
off by falling from "A car at East Provi-
dence about a year ago His mother at
the time lived near the Consolidated rail-
road tracks In that town and worked In
a laundry I'm order 20 help get enough
money for the chiIdren's support
The children are all small ana Mrs.
Harold. when she got news that her aunt.
Mary Keefe, had died In New York ana
left her $1,000 cash and big house on
West street in that city, was confined TO
her bed by illness.
A sister OF Mrs Harold's was the first
10 bring her the news, though Capt Mer-
riu also had the news OF her good fortune
conveyed 10 Mrs. Harold. The sister VINO
informed Mrs. Harold OF the death OF
their aunt left for New York today.
II is possible that Mrs Harold and her
family will move to the Metropolis and
will make the best use possible OF their
very opportunely arrived wealth. The
eldest OF the children through the showers
today made all sorts OF plans about their
new hats and automobiles
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
ST. LOUIS
SWEPT BY
TORNADO

St Louis, Mo, Aug. 0.-A tornado or
small proportions but or maximum fury
swept down upon the residence portion OF
North st. Louis yesterday. resulting In
the death OF one person. John Ellington;
injury to probably 90 and damage to prop
erty at 100000. Herman Sauerwine, aged
H. was. II is believed. fatally injured.
A shower had passed over st. Louis
early in the day. but there had been no
rain in North ST. Louis. The sky had
cleared and the atmosphere had become
very murky and hot. when citizens In
North ST. Louis noticed dark cloud ap-
preaching from the southwest
Suddenly and without the slightest pre-
monition. an arm seemed 10 shoot 10 the
ground like a gigantic cable, twisting and
turning. The end touched the ground at
Nineteenth and Angerodt streets with in
credible swiftness and force. swept along
Angelrodt street for 10 blocks. then turned
north and swept three blocks along
Broadway. when Ii jumped eight blocks
northeast TO the foot OF Bremen street
and the river, when considerable property
at the river was destroyed.
The tornado then jumped to about the
middle OF the river and encountered n
ferryboat, which was turned and tossed
about, but was not sunk. Leaving the
ferrryboat, the tornado once more jumped
and struck the Illinois shore. near Madi-
son, where II demolished several dwell
ings including the Leiderkranz hall, and
blew down a portion OF the Madison
Cooper Works, killing John Ellington.
Severe damage was also done 10 buildings
I'm Venice and Granite City, which adjoin
Madison, and number OF persons were
injured.
SO quickly did the tornado sweep
through North st. Louis that the citizens
could scarcely comprehend what had
happened. and in thestillness that fol-
lowed the wind, cries We're heard on all
sides. az terror stricken persons ran along
the streets swept by the storm.
A Broadway trolley car containing IL
passengers was suddenly buried under
six telegraph poles. which crashed into
the top and wrecked the car. The pas
sengers had a remarkable escape from
injury and only the motorman received
severe bruises.
The roof and one half OF the top story
OF Sommers Brothers Tailoring Manu-
featuring company's establishment was
blown away.
Probably the heaviest loss by a single
concern was the Neidringhalus rslling
mill. The plant covers two squares I'm
extent. The big smokestack was blown
down and half the plant was demolished,
entailing estimated damage of $4,000. Six
employees were injured I'm this plant
Not the slightest damage was done Eat
the Worlds fair grounds. The exposi-
| tion is situated five miles from the seat
OF the tornado and the wind was not felt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
PARTNERS IN PACKER
co. Die WITHIN A MONTH.

From Packerville. Conn. comes the re-
Charles s. Bllven. the agent OF the
Packer Manufacturing company and n
man OF much prominence in the cotton
Industrial circles of New England.
His death is attended by rather un-
usual circumstances. He was the last OF
three partners controlling the property
OF the Packer company. His death fol-
lowed by less than a month the deaths OF
the other two gentlemen I'm the firm and
singularly enough all three men died at
the same age, rs. The two other mem
bers OF the concern were f. A. Packer.
ESQ. and Il. c. Cutler.
None of the partners having left direct
successors, the mill has shut down and
will remain closed until the estate be
settled The mill has long enjoyed pros
perity and is the only mill In the world
producing the peculiar brand OF cotton
goods known in the market as Thread
Leno."
Mr. Blven' had been active I'm New Eng
land mill circles for over half century
He was the first agent OF the Wnllmantic
Thread mills and was the originator and
stauuch advocate OF the 40 hour law In
Connecticut. He supported this law
against much opposition and ultimately
lost his position with the Willmantic
company because OF his unbending will
and sense OF Justice and the letter OF the
law.
lie then became affiliated with the
Packer company, whose interests were his
interests 10 the day OF his death.
In politics he was an old school Demo-
crat and served his party long and well
I'm various capacities
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20

SURROUNDS
STRANGER

Yesterday morning there arrived I'm this
city via the Joy line from New York,
a man whose name is given az Thomas
Hennesey. and his home as in Paterson,
N. J.
The interest in the man comes from the
condition In which he was found shortly
after leaving the vessel Harbor Mas
ter j. H. Mcclure was returning from
visit along the wharves and when OPP
posite tho Joy line terminal noticed
crowd He edged his way into II and
found there a man OF medium height.
we'll dressed, either just recovering from
fit or under the influence Of some drug.
Mr.. Mcguire. noticing a button Of the
order OF Eagles on the mans coat just
as he was about 20 be removed In the am
bulance TO the hospital. TO which a call
had seen sent, he took him in charge and
had him carried TO his ofrice. There he
questioned the stranger TO find out his
name and address.
BY his actions Captain Mcguire thought
he must be drugged and questioned him
as 10 his companions on the trip. To
the queries he stated that he had a few
drinks with some men. but he could not
account for his condition, since none OF
the valuable he carried, there being a
large roll OF money and jewelry on him,
had been molested.
Finding the card OF membership. Mr..
Mcguire telephoned TO the financial sec
retary Of the order OF Eagles. MIR. Dor
ney, and thsi gentleman removed the
stranger TO the boarding house Of John
Reynolds Both Mr. Reynolds and Frank
Leonard tried all they could to arouse
the man from his stupor and kept him
moving I'm the air tin late I'm the after
noon. Finding that this gave no relief,
Or w iliam w. Kirby was called. who
nfter examination gave some medicine
and orders TO care during the night.
This morning the patient was found
10 be some better. though still dazed.
Or. Kirby when seen by News re-
porter. stated that the man had every
api carnnce OF having been drugged but
also showed indications OF apoplexy. I'm
consequence OF this IL was difficult to
tell Just what was the cause OF his con-
dltion.
The members of tho order are still
looking after him and word has been sent
to Paterson concerning him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
HIS END
WILL BE
PEACEFUL

Worcester. Mass. Aug. 2o-The follow
ing bulletin was issued by Gen. Rock
wood Hoar son OF Senator Hoar. shortly
after $3.50 o'clock this morning:
There has been no marked change. The
senator has taken but little nourishment
during the night and will probably take
less hereafter. He has so good a con-
stitution that his strength falls but
gradually and the prospects are that his
life will be prolonged several days and
will end gently and peacefully"
III was learned that the senator rested
comfortably during the night. Gen. Hoar
said another statement or the patients
condition would be given out about noon
The noon bulletin issued by Gen. Hoar
was as follows:
"The senator's condition remains un-
changed. IL still looks as II IL would
be a quiet fading away OF his life"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
GREENE
SANGUINE
OF VICTORY

George w. Greene ex-mayor of Woon-
socket member Of the Democratic ma
tionai committee from Rhode Island and
one Of the strongest supporters OF the
party in this state. has lately Journeyed
10 New York and yesterday called at
the Democratic headquarters In that
city.
During his visit he expressed himself
as very confident Of the ultimate success
OF his party I'm this state, predicting the
triumph OF the ticket led by Parker IN
the coming election In referring 20 the
large registration OF the past year In
Rhode Island Mr.. Greene showed that
the increase OF 5000. over the 10000 en-
rollment OF 1902 augured well for the
success of the Democratic cause. as this
state under the best Republican condi-
tions Is regarded as doubtful
Continuing he said: The voters or
Rhode Island are divided into two class
RS. registered and property holders. The
property holders usually include about
one-third OF the voters. and the regis
tered inhabitants the other two-t thirds.
When the registered vote is out in full
strength we have every reason 10 be-
iieve that we are going 10 win. That
think. is n fair and just opinion.
For a long while I'm Rhode Island
only property holders could vote. Fir
teen years ago the Republican party
bettered these conditions by passing such
laws as would give the right of franchise
TO other persons than property holders.
but they were careful 10 make II exceed
ingly difficult for anyone who wanted TO
vote TO qualify.
"The laws passed at the time required
all those eligible by conditions named
to appear before certain officials. on GER
tain days in certain month. and regis
ter. This was progress but we have
never got any further And today June
is the month for registering. and the
candidate for votes has TO travel miles
and appear only at certain hours at
specified places to get his name down. II
Is much 10 ask OF any business man. and
therefore difficult 10 get them out so they
can vote when the time comes. Nat
urally. IL is these men who would change
things II they got the opportunity. and
we claim them.
I'm 1892 Cleveland carried the state
by 1000. and the Democrats had out
big registration. That shows how it's
going this year.
"If the vote that is out goes the way
We have every reason 10 believe IL will,
we will not only elect Judge Parker. hut
we'll grab the legislature. and elect
Democrat 10 succeed United States Sem
ator Aldrich"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises at 40 n. m,
sets at 6:S7 D. m. Tides are high at 4:l7
a. m. and 4:40 p. m
The following vessels have arrived In
this port I'm the past "a hours:
Steamer Dorchester. Chase, Baltimore.
Steamer Pilgrim. Hazard. New York.
Steamer Edgemont, Olweiler. New York
steamer Favorite. Mckenzie, Fall River
Steamer Mount Hope, Ricketson. Block
Island
steamer City OF Haverhnl. stlnson,
Block Island
Steamer New shoreham. Dodge. Block
Island
Steamer City OF Newport, Brown, New
port
Steamer warwick Lake, Fall River.
Steamer Islander. Tfverton.
Steamer Queen City. Tiverton.
Tug Triton. New York.
Tug g T'hos. Brown. Newport.
Tug John Scully Newport News.
Tug Gertrude. New York
Schooner Rayard Barnes. Norfolk, 1850
tons OF coal for the railroad.
Schooner Mary a. Randall, Wilson. Nor
folk i770 tons OF coal for the Park Coal
company
Schooner Ruth. South River. 10000 brick
for Manchester a Hudson.
Schooner Mercedes. n. s. 25.50o spling
20 order
schooner T.. Auriculus. Johnsport. i1s
perch OF stone for the state.
schooner IA. NJ. Stanley. st. Johns. 49,
OOO feet 81 lumber for Pawtucket.
Barge Grahams Polly. Port Reading,
COS tons OF coal for the Eastern Coal COM
pany.
Barge New Jersey. Norfolk 21O7 tons OF
coal for the railroad.
Barge Fall River. Norfolk. i6oo tons Of
coal for the Eastern Coal company.
Barge FoSteena. 500 brick for Manches-
faV Al
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
FUNERAL OF CALEB n. FARNUM
HELD THIS AFTERNOON.

The funeral services OF Caleb H. Far
mum. the young man who was fatally
injured by falling tree In the woods
near Holden. West Virginia, were held
this afternoon at o'clock at II Halsey
street. the home % Mrs Hester Farnum
the mother OF the deceased
The Episcopal service was read by Rev
w. A. Thompson. rector OF St James
church, Woonsocket. and tho body was
taken to the North Burial ground for
interment
Caleb III. Farnum was the only son OF
the late Asa N. Farnum, and was born
in this city Oct 81. 1872 He attended the
city schools. graduating from the Hope
street high school I'm 1901 lie entered
Brown university with the class Of 1906.
continuing with the class for two years
He became deeply interested In the study
or forestry and left the city to pursue
q course OF instruction at Biltmore Col
lege OF Forestry near Ashevlle. ~. G.
He was graduated from this last In
stitution I'm June OF the present year and
in July became attached TO the National
Bureau OF Forestry as an assistant.
On last Wednesday afternoon while he
was engaged with others I'm Telling forest
trees In the woods near Holden, West
Virginia he was struck by "A falling
trunk and in striking the ground sus-
tained fracture OF one OF his legs below
the knee.
He did not recover from the shock OF
the accident and failed 10 rally az the
mining camp 10 which he had been carried
Despite the ministrations OF two ply
sicians he died at 5 o'clock OF the same
afternoon.
Mr. Farnum was always active I'm
athletics during his school life IN this
city and enjoyed great popularity among
his fellows. He was n member OF Delta
Epsilon fraternity at Brown university.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20

evening was devoted TO discussing LABOR
day matters and routine affairs.
PAWTUCKET l.. ID. CONVENTION
Last evening the adjourned session or
the Labor day convention In PawtuoAet
was held 10 perfect the plans Tor that
day.
The committee on transportation report
ed that arrangements had been made Tor
the transportation OF the unionists 10
Crescent Park when the line broke
The music committee stated that addi-
tional bands had been secured Tor the
day.
A communication was read from Mr.
White asking 10 be allowed 10 deliver
lecture on Labor day Discussion followed
the reading OF the same and after voting
on the matter IL was decided 10 decline
the OFFER.
A communication was then read from
theRhode Island MulespinneTS association
inviting the members OF the convention
10 attend the meeting in Music hall today
for the benefit OF the Fall River strikers.
A committee was appointed 10 represent
the assembly on the platform. The com
mttee consisted of Messrs. Donovan.
welch. Flatly. King and Hughes.
The body win meet again next Friday.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST.
The meeting OF the typographical union
OF Pawtucket was held last evening and
President Charles Salisbury was selected
as delegate 10 the state federation or
labor. James Muspratt was the alternate.
The body voted not to take part In the
parade on Labor day since In the past
II was impossible TO get many OF the
members 10 turn out.
The Fall River striking unions VIII
have now about so men in the field coll
lecting funds for the benefit OF the men
out OF work. 10 men being taken from
each OF the locals interested. All the
funds collected from organized labor will
be devoted 10 the wants OF the strikers
who are members OF the unions, while
one third OF the funds from outside
sources VIII go TO this same purpose.
the remainder OF this latter collection
TO be distributed among tho sufferers re-
gardless OF whether they are members
OF locals or not.