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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-01
DIRECTORS OF COLLEGE
CALL A NEW INSTRUCTOR

The board of directors of Augustana
college. at its meeting held today,
called Prof. /. NJ. Anderson. of Gusta-
yus Adolphus college, st. Peter, Mimi,
to fill the vacancy in the faculty of
the local institution caused by the
death of Prof. y. o. Bersell. The
gifts Of 10000 crowns from Consul
EckmaR, of Sweden, and 5000 from
Senator {. j. Larson, of Winthrop.
Mimi. were accepted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-01
ARNOLD PUNISHED
Pleads Guilty to Obtaining Money
by False Pretenses From
Rock Island Road.
FINE AND JAIL SENTENCE
Must Serve Nine Months in County
PrisOn-Other Court
Matters.

Charles H. Arnold, against whom
there were two grand jury indict-
ments, this morning in the circuit
court changed his plea on the charge
of obtaining money under false pre-
lenses from the Rock Island Railway
company from not guilty to guilty.
I. ld Judge F. d. Ramsay sentenced
him tn serve nine months in the coun-
~ Jail and to pay fine of 5000.
The other charge. that of practic-
ing n confidence game, will be nolle
pressed. Elmer Wheeler, Arnold's al
| ly, is also to plead guilty to false pre-
lenses.
Arnold was employed as storekeep-
er by the Rock Island at it's machine
shops in Davenport. making his home
in this city. where he has n wife and
children. He had authority to issue
the checks.
The discovery was made that per-
sons who had never been employed
by the company were obtaining mon
ey on these orders, and detectives of
the company were detailed on the
case. with the result that Arnold and
Wheeler were arrested.
Arnold would make out Il check pay
able to some fictitious person. Two of
these were cashed at the freight
house of the road in Rock Island.
RetIcker Up for Contempt.
Henry Reticker, against whom there
is pending a proceeding for divorce
has been violating the terms of an
injunction issued on petition of his
wife restraining him from molesting
her, and Yesterday afternoon ne was
brought into court to show cause
why he should not be punished for
contempt. The contempt writ was is
sued. but Judge Ramsay suspended it
on Reticller's promise to refrain in
future from annoying his wife.
Default by Frager.
The divorce suit of Mrs. Carrie Fra
ger against John Fra~er, which the
wife ordered withdrawn some months
ago on the day it was filed On the
husband promising her he would CON
duct himself properly in future, was
reopened yesterday, the defendant.
court for. beating his wife, default
ing.
Damage Suit Begun.
The praecipe in Il suit for $1,000
damages against the Tri-City Railway
company, in which Amanda Bledsoe is
plaintiff. has been filed. J. T. Ken
worthy is the attorney for the plain
tiff.
Kennedy Boy Trial.
\ jury was impaneled this morning
10 try Buford Ke4nedy. the colored
boy under Indictment for burglary.
He. with two younger companions, en-
tered the building in the west end of
the city formerly occupied by the1
Peasiee Shoe company and stole thcr2-l
from the brass parts of machinery
and disposed of Them to Il junk dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-01
You Have Not Avallea Yourself

yet of the liberal offer Browns Bus
mess college is making for the spring
term. which begins March l.. Thirteen
weeks tnition. with free use Of books
and supplies, $50. Larger discounts
for longer term. Address
". L. READ. Principal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-01
Damage Suit begun.

The praecipe in suit for j,OOi
damages against the Tri-City Railway
company, in which Amanda Bledsoe i.
plaintiff. has been filed. J. T. Ken
worthy is the attorney for the plain
tiff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-01

For eruptions. sores. pimples, kid
ney and liver troubles. constipation.
indigestion. use HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. Carries new life To
every part Of the body. 81 cents. tea
or tablet form. T. H. Thomas, phar-
macist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-01
Pnenmonia FnlInu.n CnId

but never follows the use Of Foley's
Honey and Tar II steps the cough,
heals and strengthens the lungs and
affords perfect security from an at
tack Of pneumonia. Refuse su5sti-
Itutes. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-03-01

The tTi-city section of the National
Council of Jewish Women viii hold a
meeting tomorrow evening at the
Standard club in this city. Rabbi W.
II. FiReschriber viii deliver lecture
upon Occupations Of the PaIestin-
ians."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06

Ne she doesn't Nike me. attempted
- kiss her once
Ghe- How foolish OF you, why didn't
you attempt 10 kiss her tw,ce7-PhIla-
4eiphia Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06
COLD
CONTINUES
SEVERE
Arctic Wave Sill Lingsrs and
Mercury Marks Lowest Fig
uroS Recorded in Years.

Instead OF obtaining relief from the
grasp OF the cold wave as was predicted
yesterday by the weather man. the state
is more completely in it's power than
ever. This morning the mercury fell to
the lowest point that II has reached in a
great many years IN Providence. At
o'clock this morning II was ten degrees
below zero. absolutely unprecedented In
this city. since lSAS
Al Pawtuxet bridge at 10 a. m, n was
"a below and at Wood River Junction
last night at midnight the mercury regis
tered IS degrees below. the record for
cold weather in Rhode Island since re-
cords were kept.
From all over New England comes re-
ports OF the intense cold. Keene. y. H..
probably holding the record, with 4S be-
low The Providence harbor Is practical
ly closed 10 all navigation, no tugs en-
tering or leaving with tows. and II was
with much difficulty that the steamers
Warwick and City OF Newport made their
berths at the Dyer street wharf.
The weather moderated q trife toward
midday, and at noon The News ther-
mometer managed 10 climb above zero and
remained at four above.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06
IYNCHING PREVENTED


Denver. Col. Jan. 6.-Prompt action on
the part Of the police probably has pre-
vented an attempt to lynch the three slay-
ers of Mrs. Observation-Disclosures. Andrews
and Arnold. A mob OF about 100 persons
gather at valverde and began march on
the jail.
Chief Armstrong learned of the f,yve-
ment early and sent the prisoners to
Colorado Springs. He then sent force
of police and intercept the mob.
The mob learned OF this action on the
part OF the police before IL had proceeded
many blocks and II turned back TO Val
verde and dispersed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06
ROBBED
DAUGHTER
OF $4,000
Acting as Guardian Kssps the
Daughter InIgnerancs Of Her
Fortune. Money Has Vanished

Chicago, Jan 6.-Robbed OF nearly $780,
600. as It is alleged. Clara Irene Laing
of Chicago, has been induced to go to
Toledo, o.. and to sign a document re-
leasing her father from all responsibility
for his acts while her guardian.
Former Governor John III. Hamilton
has produced evidence to this effect in
the probate court. whereas Miss Laing' s
attorney he had begun suit to secure an
accounting from her father. The guard
ian II alleged to have kept his daughter
In Ignorance OF the fact that she was
heir 10 $4,000.
She accidentally dropped the facts a
Jew weeks ago when q years old, but
the fortune Is declared to have dis
appeared. slN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06
EWSLETS

She was the fairest OF the fair,
That ever had week-endcd there,
Could sing a pr1ma donna air,
with Sembrich voice uplifted;
And gained full praises every day
In quite the most effusive way.
With exultation guests would say
"She Is so very gifted
And that they spoke entirely true
| easily can prove to you,
Since bitterly the fact rue.
For witness by this token
The maid was gifted, sirs, by me
To quite an uttermost degree
Then with another swain did fee.
And left me wholly broken.
New York Herald.
Hose rs put out a roof fire at sos Benefit
street at 800 p m. yesterday.
Junius H. Fitzgerald was before Judge
sweetlsnd today for non-support. He was
held in $500 for trial Friday.
An alarm was given from box 80. at
$50 o'clock last night for fire at p
Weeden street SCOT In chimney became
ignited. Damage $50.
Hose 1s responded TO a still alarm at b2
Lester street at is o'clock this morning
The fire was caused by thawing out water
pipes. Damage slight.
Harry Silverman OF 634 North Main
street reports that watch valued at
s73 belonging 10 his wife. was stolen
from table in his sitting room at 8
o'clock last night.
George Robarge was held in 500 by
Judge Sweetland today for trial Friday
on the charge of sssaulting Lawson
Mitchell whom ne In accused of twice
striking I'm the face while in the Provf-
dence Opera House last night
Benedetto Zenni was arraisned IN the
Sixth district court today for an assault
upon Angelina Chrovattoin. his mother-in-
law, whom lee knocked down and then bit
on her face. As he seemed TO think that
ne had acted In self lf-defence, he was held
IN sOO for trial next Friday.
A meeting Of the Slocum Light Guard
Veteran association was held at the
armory, 104 Broad street last night A
short business session was followed by
supper and an interesting address by
Captain Lewis Patstone. chief inspector
OF oonstabulary in the Philippines.
The opening OF the evangeiistic meetings
IN the Pearl STREET Baptist church, last
night was very auspicious. Prof p. p.
stout. the noted gospel singer. who Is
conducting the meetings, andg several Sc
iections is a most impressive manner. His
style Is unique, and the large congrega-
tion at this first service listened with
ma rked appreciation. Tonight he will
sing among other songs the popular mot
to song OF THE Gideons" entitled THE
Sword OF the Lord and Gideon"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06
DC
2C;
| DC

hold this sales-once year the shopping public
turn out in goodly numbers to attend them. We
plan on selling every article needed in the home
below value Almost six months is spent in
preparation for these great sales. Only the very
highest and best grade Housefurnishings are off
cred mo seconds" no untrustworthy articles
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06
SCHwAB
The next
WITNESS

New York. Jan. 6--Charles NJ. Schwab
will take the stand in the United States
shipbuilding receiversbip proceedings
this week. according to an arrangement
made yesterday at the continued hearing
In the action to make permanent the re-
ceivership over the United States Ship
building company. This will be at the
conclusion OF the testimony OF Alfred
Rose, the accountant, who was on the
stand when the holiday recess was taken.
Mr.. Rose then took the stand.
The recross- examination OF Mr. Rose
brought out details OF Mr.. Roses ex-
animation OF the subordinate plants OF
the shipbuilding company. His investi-
CATION OF the Bath Iron works, II was
brought out, substituted for an apparent
surplus OF s276.4o2 In current assets a
reficit OF ss5l7.
Mr.. Guthrie offered I'm evidence certain
schedules contained in Receiver Smiths
report, causing Mr.. Untermyer to give
notice that the complainants would con-
slider the fun report as evidence and in
troduce Il later Heretofore the report
OF the receiver, with its criticisms OF the
methods OF formation and operation OF
the shipbuilding company. has not been
introduced In evidence.
Mr. Guthrie questioned Mr.. Rose close
ly as To the accuracy and propriety OF
financial statistics in Receiver Smiths
report, and az to the instructions given
by the receiver for the financial investi-
cation OF the shipbuilding company. He
dwelt especially on certain estimates OF
profits included i'm the schedules. Mr..
Rose testifying that he did not consider
a schedule containing estimate profits a
true and conservative statement.
MIR. Rose also testified that his ex-
animation OF the subsidiary companies
aside from that OF the Bethlehem COM
psny was not thorough.
II was late in the afternoon before the
examination OF Mr.. Rose was concluded,
and the hearing was adjourned.
Before adjournment Mr.. Untermyer Of
fered I'm evidence the report of Receiver
James Smith, 10 which Mr.. Guthrie Of
fered objection. on the ground ~hat it
contained "intemperate remarks by the
receiver and epithets and deductions un-
warranted by the facts. making Il in
admissible as evidence In court OF law"
I'VE offer this document" said Mr.
Untermyer. because counsel has al
ready seen NJ 90 introduce certain parts
of II In evidence"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06
CHIEF AND FIREMEN KILLED.

London. Ont, Jan. 6--Fire Chief Rowe
was killed and four firemen named Gray.
Robinson, Robertson and seccombe were
injured In fire which destroyed the
wholesale shoe factory and warehouse of
Sterling brothers today
The men were on an aerial truck when
one OF the walls fell outwards. The body
Of Chief Rowe is still under the debris.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06
MANY QUARiNTINEO HOUSES
Health Department Has Cards on Many
Dwellings In This City.

A. the present time there are Is diph-
theria cases and 80 cards for scarlet
fever cases attached TO dwellings In the
city. indicating the houses where cases
~ these infectious illnesses are ~ be
found. according 20 the records IN the
health.
-Four OF the cases OF scarlet fever and
one Of diphtheria came In this morning.
thereby breaking the record for this
year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06
A NEW INSPECTOR.

William j. Beane, the newly elected i'm
spector of meats. was sworn in at the
city hall yesterday and entered upon the
duties OF his Office at once. Mr.. Beane
takes the place OF J. j. Donnelly. but has
held the office OF inspector before. serv-
Ing the city in that capacity I'm 1909.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06
MET DEATH FIRST DAY.

New York. Jan. 6.-Martin " Dolan.
formerly a prosperous Albany contractor
but who had just accepted a position as
Inspector OF masonry I'm the construction
OF the Manhattan bridge across the East
river. met death In the compressed air Of
the caissons, which are being used to lay
the foundations on the river bed
IL was Dolan's first day. He is the NTH
victim among the men who work I'm the
caissons and the second TO succumb I'm a
week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06
nAOIC HAIR STAIN.

Tor brown or black. prepared by
UBORGE oRMsBY. Wig Maker and
UAirworksr. 1ss fremont street Boston
b n simple. safe and easily applied: con.
tn1ns no lead poisons: use II once and
you VIII never use any other. BI4ANDIN0
= u1>AHDzNc. - Wsybossst street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06
THE WEATHER

Boston, Jan. 6.-For New Englano'
Fair tonight and Thursday; warmer TO-
night: Thursday. warmer In eastern
Maine; light westerly winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06
800 More Than HsH Fare From Chicago
Via CHICAGO Great Western RAILWAY

To points IN Colorado Kansas. Mis-
sotrf and New Mexico. Tickets on sale
Jan 5th and isth Feb % and 18th:
March ist and 18th; April 5th and 10Th.
For further particulars apply TO J. r.
Inner. @. r. A. Chicago. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-06

are offered, every items must be perfect--else the
careful eye of shrewd buyer will notice it and
cast it aside
the common, cheap kinds can be bought for else
where Don't take word for it. Stop around
town first, examine goods and prices-then come
here and see how much better you can do
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-17
MAKES A
GAIN BOTH w AVS
Prices of His Products Advance
Prices Of Other Articles
Decline.
From The Journal Bureau, Colorado Building,

From The journal Bureau, Colorado Building
Washington.
Washington, June 17.-Pricest of
the principal articles Of domestic con-
sumption or for use in domestic man
ufacture show decline in May, 1904,
as compared with May, 1903. Articles
of farm production and few OF Ior-
.eign production imported for use IN
manufacturing, are exceptions. Ihe
department Of commerce and labor
presents thru it's bureau of STATISTICS
each month a series of price quota
tons on some seventy-f1ve leading ar
ticles and grades of articles. Ihese
quotations are wholesale rates IN the
leading markets of the country, New
York, Chicago, New Orleans, Boston
and other markets.
A comparison of the prices named
In these tables for the last week OF
May, 1904 with the first week of May,
1908, shows an advance in prices OF
wheat, corn, oats, cotton, wool, native
hides; also in coffee, India rubber,
petroleum, both crude and refined:
sugar, both raw and refined; lead
and silver.
The articles which show no change
are jute and steel rails.
Articles which show a decline are
family beef, mess pork, lard, tallow
oleo, stearin, rice, tea, pig iron, both
Bessemer and southern foundry; iron
bars, steel bars, steel billets, tin plates,
coke, raw silk, mohair, manila hemp,
ssal hemp, hides Of certain grades,
leather of all grades, copper, tin and
spelter.
Practically all the farm products in
their natural state show an advance,
including cattle, tho beef, pork and
lard show a decline.
w. w. Jermane.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-17
Fishing Tackle

Fishing tackle Of every de-
scription at prices to tempt the
man who counts the cost of his
outfit.
Split bamboo fishing rods, with
cork handle, nickel reel seat, silk
wound, with extra tip, In wood
form with cloth cover, well worth
S1.25, for 05c.
Hendryx 6O-yard, nickel plated
reel, double multiplying, raised
pillar, balance handle, adjustable
side drag and back sliding click,
49c.
Calcutta bamboo fishing rods, 2,
8 and 4 pieces, at 19c, 25c and
upwards.
s4-foot trolling lines, any size,
1Oc.
Hendryx casting spoon hook, 10c
value, for SC.
Hendryx trolling hooks, any size,
Sc.
hooks, 25c.
Artificial rubber frogs, Csc.
Nickel plated Devon minnow, S5c
value, for Csc.
Live frog bait, 1Oc a dozen.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-17
COST TO STATE OF 100000
Cattle Dipping to Become General
About the First of July.

DICKINSON. N. DIT will cost North Da-
kota $1OO, 900 this year to dip cattle. The COM
missioners of the several counties will buy sui
phur, lime and tanks. The tanks being set
according to specifications furnished by the chief
state veterinarian. Dr. l.. Van Els Of Fargo,
and the mixing of the dip and the dipping opera
lions will be under the supervision of federal
officers who will issue receipts for each brand
of cattle dipped. These receipts will be in the
form of certificates and will give the owners Of
cattle unrestricted shipping privileges in the
fall.
/. The state will collect fee Of 10 cents head
to be ample to cover expenses, and 1t is likely
that similar charge will be collected in the
organized counties. Ten carloads Of sulphur
have already been ordered for North Dakota
points, which indicates something of the mag
nitude of the work being carried on for the
eradication of cattle scab..
Dipping will commence generally about July
/. and an army of federal officers are expected
from Washington about that time. The work
will be thoro and cattle allowed to go out of
the will be clean
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-17
Hosiery

An ideal summer hose is this
one of Isle, in the newest
shades of blue, tan, mode,
champagne and in white. The
price is only SOC a pair.
Then here's a ladies import
ed black gauze Isle stocking,
with double soles and sp1iced
heels and toes Isle, remember
at Csc a pair.
Children's very fine ribbed,
black or white Isle stockings,
with double knees, heels and
toes, all sizes, SO to 8, at Csc
a pair.
An extra value in boys rib.
bed black cotton stockings,
durable and heavy weight and
very elastic, any size up to 10,
at 1910 a pair.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-17
White Goods

Closing out two numbers of
3o-in. sheer India Linon; 15c
quality at 91ac a yard; 18c
quality at 13c a yard.
28-in. mercerized basket suit
ing, in medium weight cloth
suitable for waists and suits,
a standard zoe quality at
121ac a yard.
428-in. plain white dress duck
"a new conner very good val
ue at 1Oc a yard.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-17
Laundry Essentials

The Relief wringer, with iron
frame, spiral spring on each
side, thumb screws on top for
adjusting, guaranteed for three
years, very cheap at these
prices: 10-in., 1913; lin,
$2.75. i
Crescent iron frame wringers
with spiral spring on each side,
thumb screw for adjusting,
guaranteed for one year, $2.25
value, for $1.85.
Genuine Keystone wringers,
with pure rubber rollers vul-
canized to shaft, guaranteed for
three years, 10-in., $2.45; IL
in, $2.95; 12-in., $3.AS.
9 bars Of Diamond G. soap
for 25c. Quantity limited.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-17
NORTH DAKOTA G.. A. r.
State Encampment at Cakes a Fine
Event-The New Officers.

CAKES, N. D.-The state encampment of the
G. A. r. and w. r. C. closed last night. The
officers Commander, n. L. Siegfried,
Sanborn; senior vice commander e. R. Kennedy,
Ludden; junior vice commander. NJ. H. Kiff,
Tower City; chaplain R. Crubtree.. Elendale;
medical director. J. H. Johnson, Lisbon; dele
gate at large, Henry Beal, Valley City; alter
nate at large, c. w. Barrett, Tower City; dele.
gate, J.sB. Ashelman, Fargo; alternate, Roswell
Thomas Lisbon. ~ 80
The Relief Corps elected: President, Monilla
y. Johnson, Valley City: senior vice. Elizabeth
Cakes treasurer, Jennie Hollinswad, Valley City;
chaplain, Mary A. Crabtree, Glendale: executive
board. Jennie Westergaard. Amanda Freeze 10
seph Folsom Emily Barrett, FranZiska Stormke;
delegate at large, Susan r. Morrill,, Wahpeton;
alternate at large, Viola Dull, Devils Lake: dele
gate. Mrs. Black. Valley City; alternate, Lillian
r. Hartwell, Wahpeton.
The next meeting will be held at jamestown.
In the ball games. La Moure defeated Cakes by
score of II to 4 and Forman defeated Ellen
dale by 3 to 2. The Grand Army parade was
one Of the finest seen in North Dakota.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-17
Corsets

Two excellent corset values
from the second floor depart
ment::
One is a white satin ribbon
girdle, straight front, boned
with non-rustable steels, trim
med at top with satin bow,
sizes Is to "a, Soc.
The other is the P. N.
straight front corset, Of fine
white batiste, with long hip,
two sets Of hose supporters,
patent cork protected clasps,
neatly trimmed at top with
white lace and satin bow,
sizes 10 to 28, splendid summer.
corset, at 81. so.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-17
Silk Gloves

The celebrated Kayser silk
gloves are ideal hand coverings
for summer wear. Possibly
you have been disappointed in
getting a pair. They are
scarce. Plenty here now, how
ever. Let US cit you. They are
made with double finger tips,
and come in both white and
black, at Soc, 75c and $1.OO
q pair.