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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-25
BEATS WIFE AGAIN
John Frager Fined $50 in Police
Court for Disorderly
Conduct.
Is WoRsTED IN THE CONFLICT
Boar1er Landing q Knockout Blow
in Protecting the
Woman.

John Frager, whose practice of
beating his wife has led him to police
headquarters on u number of occa-
sions, was before the magistrate
again today. and was fined $50 on a
charge of disorderly conduct. He did
not have the necessary on him and he
was ticketed to the county jail for
soiourn of 10 days.
When Frager was arrested he was
sorry picture, his face bruised and
besmeared with his own gore, which
had been brought from his nOstrils
by blow delivered by bcarder at
his home, 271O Fifth avenue, who had
gone to the assistance TO Mrs. Frager.
Mrs. Frager supports her family by
conducting a boarding house. Her hus-
band blows in most of his earnings on
endeavoring to satisfy his appetite for
liquor. Last night he went on one of
his periodical benders. There was a
heart tC heart talk between him and
his wife when he reached home. and
Frager retired after curtain lecture.
During the night. so he alleges. his
wife rife;i his clothes and relieved
him of what money he had. This. it
appears. is the only operation by
which she is able to come into posses
sion of any of her husbands earn
ings. He objects most strenuously to
the separating process.
Early Morning Battle.
When he arose this morning and dis
covered that he was shy financially
there was war, Frager, his wife and n
colored servant mixing. Finally Fra
ger cornered his spouse and was beat
ing her shamefully when the boarder
came to her rescue and landed a blow
on Frager's proboscis that foored
him. He was insensible for mo-
ment.
The Fragers nave been leading
stormy existence. and the wife has
borne up most heroically with the
cruel treatment Of her husband. Re
Gently she filed bill of divorce, but
withdrew it on his solemn promise to
reform. This is the first outbreak
since the court proceeding, which
seemed to have had a quieting infiu-
ence on Frager temporarily at least.
Sells MOrtgagcd Property.
Arthur BirdsaIl, of Taylor Ridge,
was bound over in the police court
this morning in 5000 bond to the
grand jury fer selling mOrtgaged
property. Birdsall was arrested on
complaint of John Beaumont. who
bought from the accused horse that
he later learned was mortgaged.
Birdsall had raised $27 on the whole
outfit. team of horses. harness and
wagon, and then disposed of it to diff
fercnt parties.
Remlty Discharged.
Bert Remley. arrested for disorder
~ conduct on complaint of Nels
Pierce. was discharged yesterday af-
ternoon. when the case was called for
trial, the evidence being insufficient
to. support the charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-25
An Early Riser.

\ strong, healthy, active constitu-
ton depends largely on the condition
of the liver. The famous little pills
known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers
not only cleanse the system. but they
strengthen the action of the liver and
rebuild the tissues supporting that or
gan. Little Early Risers are easy to
act, they never grippe. and yet they
are absolutely certain to produce re-
suits that are satisfactory in all cases.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-25
RemI.y Discharged.

Bert RemIey. arrested for disorder
~ conduct on complaint of NeIs
Pierce. was discharged yesterday af-
ternoon when the case was called for
trial, the evidence being insufficient
to support the charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-25

Winter coughs are apt TO result in
consumption if neglected. They can
be soon broken up by using Foley's
Honey and Tar. 6a4 by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-25
IN THE SOCIAL REALM

The y. {. club gave Il Quaker so
cial at Aiken street chapel, which was
largely attended. Monday evening. The
ladies were colonial costumes and the
program of fifteen numbers was great
~ appreciated. The ladies served re
freshments. The club is meeting this
afternoon at tie home of Mrs. John
SiemOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-25

DIR. and Mrs. j. b. Burkhart were
surprised by "A company of friends
Yesterday evening nj their home. 2123
Fourth avenue. On the occasion of
their eighth wedding anniversary.
The couple were presented with
handsome library table.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-05
RABBI B4AR DEAD.
Was Long the superintendent OF the lie.
brew Orphan Asylum.

Was Long the superintendent OF the He
brew Orphan Asylum.
The Rev. Herman Baar. a well known
Hebrew rabbi. who has had a good deal to
do with the Hebrew Orphan Asylum In this
city, died yesterday morning at his resi-
dence, 2094 Fifth avenue, OF stomach
trouble. He was in his seventy-eighth
year Rabbi Bars wife died six months
ago. He had been in poor health for severa
months and her death fastened his. He
was born in Stadthagen. Germany, and
was educated in the University OF Jena.
He was for time instructor in German
school. and left tn at at the call OF a con-
gregation in Liverpool, England, where he
remained ten years.
He was compelled to give it up on account
OF his health, and came to Washington,
d. c., in 1867. He was rabbi OF a synagogue
there and later In New Orleans. In 1915
he was appointed superintendent OF the
New York Hebrew Orphan Asylum, then at
Seventy-seventh street, near Third avenue.
Under his administration the asylum pros
pered greatly and moved to its present
location at Amsterdam avenue and l37th
street,
In 1880 he was forced to resign on account
OF his health and since then had devoted
himself to literature. He had written a
number OF books on the education Of chill
dren and had just completed Bible history
for children. He leaves two SONS and a
daughter. The funeral will be held at the
Hebrew Orphan Asylum on Wednesday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-05
PRIzEFIGHT on HUDsON's SHORE.
Ga rdner Out for Twenty Minutes After
Everett whipped Him.

About two hundred pueilistic enthusiasts
boarded three launches at the recreation pier
at the foot of West l2sth street yesterday
afternoon on their way to a finish fight in
private between Jack Gardner of Chicago and
Kid Everett of the Polo A,C. The launches
went up the river and landed the passengers
at Rockside Park. opposite Yonkers. where
ring was pitched on the shore.
Before the main bout was put on Tommy
Ryan Of Harlem and Kid McFadden. two
ltRhtweights. fought a preliminary. Ryan
outclassed his man and had him going In the
second round In the third Ryan crossed
his man on the jaw and knocked him down.
McFadden got to his feet. and Ryan put
straight left hand jab 10 the jaw which
The scrappers in the star bout fought for
a $500 side bet. Among the spectators were
men prominent In city departments.
Gardner had the better OF the hrst round,
but was sent to the turf in the second with
we'll directed counter. The third. fourth and
NTH rounds were In Everett's favor, the Har-
lem nan sending his right to the Jaw time
and again.
Gardner was strong in the sixth round and
fought gamely. making Everett hustle. How
ever, Everett was strong and much cleverer
seventh and eighth rounds. and II was only
a question as to how long he would last.
In the ninth round Gardner made rally,
but was knocked down and took the count.
When he got up Everett sent jab to the Jaw
which sent him down and out.
1t was some time before Gardner revived.
and some of those interested became 1rlgh,,
ened. Restorstives were administered, and
his seconds revived him after twenty minutes
work.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-05
WORRIED BY NEW UNIONS.
Building Trades Men Anxious for Peace
Marble Workers Plan.

The unions in the marble industry. dis
gusted with the strikes and locko,its. have
arr anged for a separate conference with
the employers in the trade, to be held this
evenin q, at which an effort will be made to
reach basis OF settlement. There are
5000 men in the marble workers unions.
The other trades which are involved In
the locke and strikes are becoming more
and more discontented, and their delegates
are anxious to stem the tide Of revolt.
Delegate Murphy, Of the Portable Hoist
ing and Safety Engineers Union, said yes
terdav that the plan OF President Mason
of the Building Trades Alliance for settle
ment will be urged He said that the
Building Trades Employers Association
knew that such plan IL in contemplation.
Murphy added, however. that the or
ganizing Of new unions by the employers
" ould block seriously any efforts at bringing
about peace. The unions will not work
with the non-union men from which these
unions are recruited, he said
Matthew McConville, delegate OF the
United Portable and Safety Engineers
Union, yesterday called the attention OF the
Central Federated Union to the new unions
At his request a letter was sent to the
Housesmith's and Bridgemen's Union. ask
ing 1t to refuse to recognize the new union
Of Portable and Hosting Engineers organ
lied by the employers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-05
GYPSY BAND MAKES TROUBLE.
Hea rd That Dur Government Had Drowned
All Their Sick Children.

Panic filed the hearts Of score OF gypsy
mothers on Ellis Island on Saturday night
when they heard rumor that forty-eight
OF their children, who had been taken to
a hospital in Brooklyn i'll Of measles, had
been drowned by order Of the immigration
authorities. The gypsies are an impress
sionabie lot OF fakirs from many lands OF
Europe that breed black eyed nonads who
get a living out OF the world without the
None of the. Ellis Island officials knows
how the rumor got around among the
who went into the women's detention room
late on Saturday night TO examine a child
SUSPECTED OF having measles wished rurnors
were not 80 swift and gypses were less i'm
questionable. He had not been among the
mothers more than a minute when they at
tackled him like Amazons with nails and
shoes and hatpins.
He escaped with few jabs and bruises
and locked the gate after him. The men
of the tribe in pen near the women caught
their spirit and began to shout, II took
to quiet the band The women were still
in a state of hysteria when the officials ar
rived at the island yesterday morning,
Interpreters talked to the men and ex-
planned that the children were alive and
and that Uncle Sam had no bad Bagdad
habits Several other patients were then
taken from their mothers and sent to Brook
lyn, after the gypsies had delegated one Of
the best men Of the tribe to accompany the
little ones He returned last evening to
the island and reported that all Of the chill
dren were being well cared for and were in
no danger OF death, even by measles.
The band arrived on the Cunard steamship
Carpathia last Thursday and all hands
were held up as persons likely to become
pubic charges. The arts Of fortune telling,
palm reading and general soothsaying not
ming a livelihood in America, the imm'gra-
ton authorities have decided that most
OF the tribe, about 200 persons in all, will
have TO go back 10 the port from which
fhax, aailal
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-05
TWO KILLED IN 'FEUD FIGHT.
Bud Grimm and Jim Philpott Lose Their
Lives at Dance.

LEXINGTON, Ky. Sept. IA feud fight
between the Griffin and Philpott factions
in Clay county took place on Saturday
night at moonshine still near the Owsley
county line, and Bud Griffin and Jim Phipott
we're killed instantly and two members OF
the Griffin faction and one Of the Philpotts
were wounded dangerously.
The fight started at dance given by
Henry Thompson. Pete Philpott, who
had been drinking heavily, threw beer
glass, striking Sam Griffin in the face. At
this moment Bud Griffin pulled his revolver,
but before he had time to use it he was
shot through the heart by Jim Philpot,
and the latter was killed instantly by Sam
Griffin, who had started the trouble and had
by this time pulled his revolver and begun
firing.
When the smoke OF battle cleared away
it was found that Tim Virgins, a member Of
the Philpott faction and Bill Jones, and a
younger Griffin. son Of Sam Griffin, were
wounded.
Since the killing Of Tim Baker three years
ago the Philpotts and the Griff1ns have
been on friendly terms. but this is the first
time since then that they have ever been to-
Rether for any length OF time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-05
OPERA HOUSE NEW CEILING
Displayed Yesterday for the First Time
1t Makes the Theatre Look Smaller.

Displayed Yesterday for the First Time
1t Makes the Theatre Look smaller.
The new ceiling of the Metropolitan Opera
House, put up by Carrere Hastings at q
cost Of S25, 900, was uncovered late on Sat-
urday and was on view yesterday.
One desire OF the architects was to re-
duce the apparent size OF the auditorium.
and that has been successfully accom-
plished. The interior now looks much
smaller than it did The entire ceiling Is in
plaster. deliberately nodded In designs
which carry out the patterns in the pros
cenium arch. The ornamental work is in
high relief and heavily gilded. This is
against background and plain spaces
painted in red and gray.
In the four corners are large circular
paintings copied from well known examples
Of Boucher. They are composed OF groups
OF children with musical Instruments. with
garlands and flowers in natural colors
against turquoise blue background.
The new crystal chandelier put up last
winter still hangs from the centre Of the
ceiling. Two others similar In style have
been hung near the prosoenium arch.
These have aided in the successful attempt
to decrease the apparent size Of the theatre
and remove the barren effect which the
former ceiling created.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-05
CHICAGO STRIKERS HOLD OUT.
President Donneliy. However, Intimates
That an important Vote IL 20 he Taken.

That an Important Vote Ia 20 he Iaken'
CHICAGO, Sept. 4.-Following the de-
cision OF the New York butchers to return
to work, important developments are e1-
pected in the meat strike situation here
within the next few days. At an open air
meeting on the prairie at Morgan and
Thirty-sixth streets this afternoon Presi-
dent Donnelly made speech to an audience
OF 1000 strikers
1T may be that you will receive prop
osition on which to vote within rev
days" said Donnelly, "and have no doubt
you will give 1t careful consideration. l
believe the strike will be on until we secure
the right to return to work az trade unionists
and 1t may be that ii will not be long until
we are assured Of that right. II 1t becomes
necessary to change our policy and the
matter is submitted to you have no doubt
you will give it the consideration 1t de-
serves
What do you think Of the situation In
New York;" Donnelly was asked.
Il have not been notified Of that, he
replied Il have heard nothing except
what have seen in the press reports and
believe that mistake has been made. II
the New York men have taken vote, Il
think possibly it is on the question OF hav-
ing the executive board submit PROPOSE
ton to the membership about calling the
strike of. A vote on that may possibly
have been taken and the action misunder-
stood by the press representatives.
will not discuss the matter further than
that until have official information on the
siibiect
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-05
EDNA BLESSINGS ASSAILANTS.
Story Of the Girl Who Was Knocked Down
and Robbed in Bronx Park.

Edna Blessing, the young woman who
declares she was knocked down and robbed
near the Pelham avenue entrance Of Bronx
Park on Saturday night, recovered suffi-
GENTLY yesterday to tell her story to Coroner
Berry. who had been summoned when it
was thought that the girl might die.
Miss Blessing said that she lived at sos
West Sixth street Philadelphia, that she
was employed as proofreader on q Phila-
delphia paper and also worked at times
as a-trained nurse. She came here on
vacation and had stopped for short time
with friend, Mrs Jones, one Of the matrons
at the Erie station. She went uptown to
visit acquaintance at 3ls West l25th street,
and not finding them at home decided to
spend an hour or two at Bronx Park.
On former visit to the park Miss Bless
ing had met man who said his name was
Cronk and that he was keeper Of the bird
house. She met the same man in her stroll
on Saturday. and when she left he accom-
panied her to the entrance and directed
her to the elevated station.
After leaving the keeper she was ac
costed by oabman who remarked that
she was pretty girl and offered to carry
her for nothing, To avoid n,m she quick
ened her steps. Later she found that she
had gone in the wrong direction. As she
turned back she met three men, apparently
Italians. They spoke insultingly to her and
followed her as she FASTENED toward the
park entrance.
The men overlook her and one caught
her by the wrist and sn atohed her pocket
book containing $50. Another man struck
her over the shoulder with what appeared
to be piece OF rubber-covered lead pipe.
A second blow stunned her. II was dark
when she revived. She got up. She walked
short distance and she sg gain lost oon-
after that until she found herself in the
ambulance with the doctor bending over
her.
Miss Blessings wounds are fatal.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-05
POSSE CATCHES A DESPERATE
FRANK SATT,LETHIGHT SEIZED
AFTER A FIGHT.
Virginia wife Murderer Found In HE
Fathers House and Shot In Trying 70
Escape-Used Rifle in His Own Dc
fence without Enect-Likely to Die.

virginia WIG Wufucfer Fouiu ~ AhA'
Fathers House and Shot In Trying 70
Escape-Used n Rife in His Own Dc
fenco without Eneot-Likely to Die.
NORFOLK, Va, Sept. Frank Sattle-
thight, wife murderer, desperate and fugi-
tive from justice, 10 in the Protestant Hos
ptal here desperately wounded and likely
to die. In q battle with Sheriff Achiss OF
Princess Anne county and posse, who
surrounded the house Of Sattlethights
father in the swamp near Virginia Beach
last night the murderer received fourteen
buckshot wounds. several OF which are In
the abdomen.
The wife murderer used rife in the fight
but failed to hit any Of his pursuers,. who
numbered six. Two months ago Frank
Sattlethight, who is about so years old,
met his wife, the mother Of his one child,
and herself mere girl, as she came in from
Cape Henry. where she and her sister had
spent the day witnessing a sham battle
between Virginia and North Carolina militia
commands
At the gate he chided her for going to
the sham battle. Shortly after she entered
the house he tore her hat from her head.
Next he took a monkeywrench and beat
her on the head until she died. The sister
In horror ran away and told Of the murder.
After the murder Sattlethight took his
little boy to his fathers home, himself
taking refuge in tho swamp along the sea-
shore A price was put upon his head.
Reports have come here that he was hiding
In the county; that he was getting food
from his fathers house; that he was armed
and would kill any one who tried to take
him; that he feared lynching, but said that
his wife was unfaithful; that the murder
was justifiabe and that he W ould surrender
II he could have trial outside Of the county
In which the crime was perpetrated.
Meanwhile the Sheriff of the county
has been making plans for his capture.
These eliminated in the surrounding OF
the father house at midnight by the posse,
who watched until dawn and shot the MUIR
derer. When some Of the Sherih's posse
knocked at the door Satuethight appeared.
The pursuers covered him with their guns,
but his brother stood in front Of the MUIR
derer and shielded him. Frank then tried
to escape through the other door, but was
waylaid by the others Of the posse.
Afterward the wounded man was con-
veyed in a buggy to the railway, eight
miles away and then brought here. On the
drive he refused to speak OF the murder
Of his wife, but between his groans prayed
in a low voice. Sattlethight is Lynn
Haven oysterman and fisherman.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-05
JEWISH STUDENT A SUICIDE.
simon Kappa port, Who Had Planned 10 He
Rabbi Kills Himself.


Rabbi Kills Himself.
Simon Rappaport, student at the Jewish
Theological Seminary in West l23d street.
registered at the Harlem House, Third
avenue and lI5th street, on Saturday night
and got room on the fourth floor.
An odor Of gas was trailed to his room
yesterday afternoon and the hotel clerk,
failing to get any response to his knocks.
forced the door. Rappaport was found
lying partly dressed on the bed In the
opinion OF Ambulance Surgeon Dennick
OF the Harlem Hospital he had been dead
at least four hours.
Rappaport, who was 80 years old. was
a native OF Galicia. He was graduated from
medical college in Vienna two years ago,
but at the suggestion OF his brother Jacob,
who is salesman and lives at 1855 Lexing-
ton avenue. he gave up his practice last
November and came TO New York with the
intention Of becoming rabbi.
Money sufficient for him to live decently
and pursue his studies in the seminary was
supplied by the brother.
About q week ago the brothers quarrelled
over a trivial matter and Jacob II Ia said,
told Simon that In future he would have
to shift for himself.
Simon returned to his little room in
Houston street, near Essex. thoroughly dis
heartened. He had Just enough money
to pay his board for one week and saw no
chance Of getting any more.
When his pockets were searched by the
police seven cents. q lead pencil and q
Yiddish paper were found.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-05
DIED..

ANDERSoN.-At Atlantic Qty N. j.. Lucy s..
widow OF the late Thomas d. Anderson. D. D.
formerly pastor OF the First Baptist Chufeh
NOW fork dty. Ia the $50 year OF ner age
Funeral services will be held at Newton Centre
Mas a. O'CLOCK MONDAY sept o, ih.eImen'
'fo'eo' f'is-' ""s''n PApe'' P0es'
CLARK. -Suddenly, In London, England. on osp~
1905, Charles F. Clark. aged o.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
CoLI4ES.-At her residence in Leedsvus NJ l.
on Sept 8, 1904. Mary Josephine woo. VI
James Coles ESQ. OF New York. and dsnSnHe
Of the late Oliver B. Blackiy. ESQ, OF Ondnnan
Ohio.
Funeral services at St. Georges Chapel w bes'
10Th ST., Tuesday. Sept g. ats O'CLOCK r. n
DILLoN.-After . short illness. at his resloahos
62l Grand st.. Brooklyn. on Saturday sept
1904. William A.. the beloved son OF Thomas y
and Julia Dillon and brother OF the Rev frahos
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-05
CHECK TO NATCR.4LIZATION.
Two Societies Trying to stop Citizenship
Fraud in the Coal Region.

PorTsv1LLR, Pa, Sept. 4.-The Sons Of
America and the Junior Order United Amer
lean Mechanics, have decided to take steps
to prevent the wholesale naturalization Of
Poles. Hungarians and Italians in the
anthracite coal regions. During the last two
years 1000 aliens Of these nationalities have
obtained citizens papers annually in the
coal regions
The first appearance OF counsel for the
societies in court was made yesterday
when s. Munroe Enterline and George N.
Paxson questioned aliens asking for citi-
zens' papers regarding their knowledge Of
American institutions