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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-19
HAND IN POLITICS
Railroad Men to Make Influence
Felt Through New Organ
ization.
OFFICERS ARE IN THE CITY
p. f. ConIey, President, Began Ca.
reer on the Road in Rock
Island.

j.. +. COnley, president, and y. Il.
Travis. secretary. of the Railway En-
Pioyes' Twentieth Century club. are
here from Chicago for the purpose of
organizing local branch. They are
stopping at the Harper house and will
remain four days.
The organization was chartered
Feb. Q, 1901. Its objects and princi-
pies are to secure a fair representa-
ton Of railway men in municipal.
state and national Iaw-mak king bodies.
and Legislation that shall be beneficial
to railway employees interests. No
action shall he taken that conflicts
or antagonizes the policy of any eX-
isting order or brotherhood of rail-
way employees. and il shall be strictly
non-partisan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-19
Large Body OF Voters.

Mr.. Conley said: There are $1,000
railroad men in Illinois. Seventy-five
per cent of them are voters. If they
vote as unit they should be able to
exert an influence in state and ma
tional elections" \ local branch will
he organized in every railroad center
in the state.
Mr.. Conley formerly lived in this
city. He had his first railroad expert
ence. he says. as water boy On the old
Rockford, RCck Island q st. Louis
line. He has since held various posi-
tons of responsibility from conduc-
tor to division superintendent with
different companies. He is an old
friend of y. ii. Pollard. passenger con
ductor on the Burlington. and called
on him at his home this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-19
j. NJ. BUFORD
General
Insurance
Agent.

The old fire and
time tried com
panies represented.
Rates as low as
any reliable COM
pany can afford.
YOUR PATRONAGE Is SOLICITED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-19
CLEANING FREE.

Office 1907 Second Ave.
ROCK ISLAND
Over Speiders Drug Store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-19

with the matchIess record that the
play has made all over this continent
insures one of the best shows of the
season when The Two Sisters" come
to town next Sunday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
PORTSMOUTH.

Newport County Pomona grange, No 4.
was held Tuesday with the members of
Nonquit grange, Tiverton Four Corners.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred II. Borden were
given a surprise party on the occasion
% the Goth anniversary Of their marriage
The weather was so unpleasant that only
about 30 OF the 60 invited guests were pres-
ent. A collation. was served; games and
music made a very enjoyable evening.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hedly's 18th an
niversary OF their wedding occurred FRI
day. but the weather proving so unpro-
pitious for surprise the occasion was
postponed until Saturday evening. -on-
gratulations, gifts, social converse. music
and refreshments made a very pleasant
time.
Mr.. Byron Rawson OF Providence has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander @.
Manchester.
Mrs. Slas Davol OF Bristol Ferry is
quite Ill with pneumonia at the home OF
her daughter. Mrs Frederick w. Holman.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Brown Of Provt-
dence have been the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Anthony.
The funeral OF Mrs Cynthia Durfee was
solemnized in Fall River ct her sisters
home Monday afternoon. The interment
was in Pocasset Hill cemtery. Tiverton.
Miss Emily Selew or Providence was
the guest Sunday OF DR. and Mrs. r. Il.
Conway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
DEADLY
POISON IN
CITY GAS.

Albany, Feb. @.-The senate finance
committee today gave a second hearing on
Senator Martins resolution calling for an
York city by a committee OF the leg1sla-
ture.
Clarence j. Shearn. a New York law
yer. presented reports OF analysis of gas
made by the city chemist, showing that
the gas contained in one instance 24.34 per
cent OF carbonic oxide, a deadly poison.
A statement was also presented from
President Charles A. Doremus, OF the
College OF the CITY OF New York, that
IL grains OF carbonic oxide is sufficient to
kill the average man. and that .02 OF
per cent will develop poisonous symptoms
Testimony was given that increased
pressure at the gas works increases g;,s
consumption and gas bills.
The presence OF nitrogen IN the gas. 1t
was shown, was unfavorable 10 the con-
sumer as It was a dead weight and simply
caused the wheels OF the meter 10 go
around.
Reports OF coroners were submitted
last l3 months the deaths from accidental
asphyxia ton were 70 and in Kings ".
Tests made by City Chemist Love de-
monStrated that since the consolidation
OF the gas companies the candle power OF
gas had fallen on five points.
President Humphreys Of the Stevens
Institute OF Technology, testifying for the
Gas trust. said that IL was necessary TO
have poisonous ingredients in gas 20 OBJ
tain a high candle power. lie did not
believe that an investigation by the com
mittee would result i'm any beneficial
changes for the consumer.
Senator Martin told the committee that
when he went home last Friday night he
found there was no gas in his house and
he couldn't get any. The attorney for the
Gas trust promptly said he would invest-
gate
The committee will consider the Martin
bill later.
The gas bills sent 10 Albany by Mayor
Mcclellan were to have been up before
the assembly cities committee, but owing
to the late session OF the lower house the
hearing was postponed for a week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
TRAPPED
BY MARKED
$10O BILLS

New York, Feb. 25-A dramatic arrest
Of an alleged blackmailer was made Tues
day at 5:l5 D. m. In Hams cafe. Column
bus avenue and seventy-hfth street Two
marked 500 bills which had just been
handed to him were found on him.
Nelson @. Douglass OF i62 West Eigh-
tieth street, who is interested In a COM
ing minerals from water. told the district
attorney last Friday that man calling
himself ''Drayton' was trying to extort
500 from him. The company referred 20
obtained some notoriety recently when
Mrs. Williams,a spir1tualistic medium, was
charged with having advised persons at
tending her seances TO buy its stock.
Mr.. Douglass said "Drayton" had in
formed him that newspaper had pre-
pared a page article attacking the oom-
pany and for $500 he would prevent It's
publication He said he expected "Dray-
tom to call on him again that evening
so a trap was laid
In the afternoon Douglass and "Dray-
ton" met in front OF the cafe. The form
er had two 500 bills bearing the initials
of Assistant District Attorney Garvan and
Chief Clerk John a. Henneberry, of the
district attorneys office They entered
the grill room. where County Detectives
Reardon. Dillon and Mullen and Police
man Neggesmith were seated at two ta-
bles. The newcomers sat down, ordered
drinks and began a conversation during
which Douglass handed the marked bills
to "Drayton" and took off his hat az a
signal A moment later "Drayton" was
seized by Reardon and Neggesmith. When
told that he was under arrest for extor-
ton he said he had simply been selling
information" He was searched and the
marked bills were recovered. Then he
was taken to the West Sixty-eighth Street
Police station and locked up. There he
said he was George Ross. 30 years old
a salesman OF 1l6 West Fortieth street
and married. lie was well dressed. but
not cent was I'm his pockets. He will
be arraigned this morning In the West
Side court.
Douglass said the $500 was given as "A
payment ION account" and that lie had
promised TO pay the remaining 500 on
Friday. He said he had asS >rtainea that
Ross or "Drayton' had no connection
with the newspaper which had been men
toned in the transaction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
NA|VELY
TOLD OF
REvELRY.

New York Feb. 25.--Mrs. Helen Guest
who had been variously described TO
supreme court jury as paragon OIL
beauty and a big. fat Dutch woman,
Appeared voluntarily as "A witness In the
suit of her husband. A. Royal Guest to
recover .s7b, 900 from Clarence L. Low
ther for alleged alienation by the latter
OF Mrs. Guests affection for the plain
tirr
Lowther, about whose whereabouts. too
much mystery has been made, also came
upon the troubled scene of litigation and
spent the day beside his ponderous attor-
ney. lie proved TO be- a thin little man.
with sallow skin. bulging eyes a military
mustsche and a tiny goatee.
Mrs. Guest. as the jury saw her. die
not Mt either OF the descriptions OF her.
She is fairly good d-looking. with full brown
eyes. sallow complexion and regular
teeth. She talked with lisp, and her
| lips were ever ready to curl in scorn or tC
compress I'm defiance.
The venerable jurist from up the
state. Gerrit A. Forbes. listened with a
look Of unconcealed astonishment TO her
calm revelations and her unhesitating
Iadmissions as TO the gay doings OF the
Clique to which she had belonged prior
Ito her separa tion from her husband.
She said her love for Guest had gone
Through a gradual cooling process. He
|never took her part. had frequently as
saulted her when intoxicated, was Jeal-
|pus. and took improper photographs of
Bier. which he showed 10 his friends He
|at first drank only beer, but finally got
4 20 taking highbals .
1 Everywhere she and her husband went
She said, they drank whenever they ate.
and drank lot besides. They frequented
| roof gardens. concert halls and beer
gardens
Were they respectable places?'
They certainly were not"
Were YOU drunk at the Lion palace?"
Yes"
| Once. she said. she found Guest and
Toman whose first name was Marion
lone in the music room Of the Guest
Hat.
Whenever they dined at the Criterion
es staurant. she testified. they pocketed
Ipoons. knives. sugar-bowls and the
Ike. as souvenirs. and took them home.
She and Guest and Lowther visited
hree dance halls at Kingston. and Guest
BOT very drunk She and Lowther made
I'm comfortable on chair. and left him
Ihere.
When she finally departed from the
laintir she teephoned TO Lowther 10
|heet her. She then told him she was
Ioing TO Omaha for n divorce. and asked
i'm for money. but he refused. saying
Q did not want 10 get mixed up In any
&ouble.
She met Lowther I'm Omaha, she said
Md he took pictures Of her there, but
PIE denies being with him there
Did your motheri law call you a she
InvIl?"
She did'-with a rare smile and
hap Of the eyes.
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pear at the altar at Rudisdorf In a simple
white muslin dress: Il was pride. haughti-
neSs-what you like i am quite aware
that the ladies in the portrait-gallery at
home went 10 church In ermine and vel
vet; / also have n right 20 do likewise.
and know that well enough. and for that
very reason l would not put on this rich
material'-she touched her dress as she
spoke-"and drag It and its costliness
over the corridors OF my ancestral home,
knowing. as / do. that not a stone OF IL
is ours any longer The rustling and noise
OF this silk would have awoke all the
Trachenbergs who sleep under the chan
eel, and this sleep Is all they have now.
Here / represent your name, and that is
why now wear your present"
('To be contlnued)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
TIVERTON.

News was received yesterday OF the
death OF Andrew L. Manchester at his
home In Brockton He died Monday af-
ternon, after a lingering and painful ILL
ness.
Mr.. Manchester was born in Tiverton Is
years ago, and was one OF four sons Of
the late Charles and Hannah Manches-
ter, OF the Lake road He leaves a widow
Charles f.. Benjamin T. and Abel c.
Manchester. all OF Tiverton. and two sis
ters Mrs. David r, Gray and Mrs Julian
r, Fuller, both OF Fall River
Funeral services were held yesterday
afternoon at 2 o'clock The services were
the Manchester family buryinE lot Pleas
ant View cemetery. adjoining the church
u There There 0 was a meeting OF the Central
ed The meeting was postponed and will
be held Tuesday evening OF next week in
the church vestry. Reports OF the. secre-
Wei as the annual election OF officers. A
full attendance is requested
Ernest L. Barbour Of New York will
In Grange hall, Little Compton
Mrs. Maxim OF Fail River is the guest
this week OF Mrs. James Crosby
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel church Of Little
Compton left town yesterday 10 make a
weeks visit 10 relatives I'm New Bedford.
M Mr. an, and Mrs William II. simmons en-;
the early part OF this week
Mrs. Richard j. Barker, chairman OF the
school committee, who has been housed
Tor several weeks with illness. was I'm
town Tuesday afternoon. visiting the
schools
The s. 8. society gave an enjoyable
evening at the home r' OF fPaMfy MTs. TS21ay RoSeryt
Smithies on Evans avenue. There were
about 50 guests present. The parlor OF
the house I'm which the party was held
was patriotically decora ted with dase
and the pictures OF the first president OF
the United States. Games were enioyed
as well as musical and literary pro-
gram. A collation. OF ice cream and cake
was served. each guest paying as many
cents as he or she was years old which
more than betrayed the expenses OF a
very enjoyable evening.
The Providence News was tho only
evening paper In circulation Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25

mass meeting Of the Democrats 10 indorse
him. Mr.. Cleveland is the only Democrat
on state or national ticket who ever
carried this Republican stronghold. John
@. Carlisle. Asabel p. Fitch and Charles
Fairchild. who live in the district, Will
attend future meetings. and have as
sured me Of their support"
James w. Gerard presided. The prin-
cipal speaker was Champe S. Andrews.
After praising Mayor McClellans admin
lstration he said in part: The Panama
canal Is not an issue I'm this campaign
We have too long been party OF OBJ
struction and criticism. The Democratic
party has more young men and first voters
In its ranks than ever before, and we
must go forward on new issues. The
pla atforms at Kansas City and Chicago
did not present single issue that we
were justified In going before the people
on.
before some man TO rise up by force of
character TO lead H.
THE candidate OF the party this year
will not be named by any boss, any chain
of newspapers or any band. but he is
going TO be named by the affections OF
the Democratic party
The tariff Is now a live issue and
we have got with us the only man who
ever led us 10 victory since the civil war
and who did IL on that issue, and that
was Grover Cleveland
His character has been sifted, and he
comes back 10 us stronger than ever be-
fore. and he will not be able to say no
to the demand OF his party"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
TAMMANY
MEN BOOM
CLEVELAND

New York. Feb. 25.--A boom for Cleve-
land as the next Democratic presidential
candidate was formally launched last
night at a meeting OF the Tammany hall
general committee OF the Twenty
assembly district. of which Thomas L.
Rush is leader
Mr. Rush said This is only COM
land. We viii continue these meetings
to create a strong sentiment for him and
in the latter part OF March will hold
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
NATIONS To
ARB|TRATE
WITH U. S.

Paris. Feb. 25y-It was confirmed in Off
|hl circles in Paris yesterday that nego-
|htions were actually in progress be-
|Feen the United States and France for
a arbitration treaty.
|rhe French parliamentary group favor
LIZ international arbitration is said,
Ewever. to be oversangllne in the be-
III that a treaty will shortly be signed.
Is pointed out here that the Russo
panese war and the possibility of com
|ications growing out OF that struggle
ther tend TO cause hesitation on the
rt of the negotiations OF the arbitra-
Pm treaty instead OF Fastening Its sig
|ture
moreover. concern Is expressed in this
ny over the effect In the United States
h the decision OF The Hague arbitration
bunal on the question OF preferential
|eatment by the blockading powers I'm
IL case OF Venezuela France as we'll
the United states has suffered by the
Jclsion, this government having associ-
|fd itself with the neutral powers in
|posing the contention of Great Britain,
My and Germany
VALUE OF PRINCIPAL.
washington, Feb %.-The state depart
|,ven supposlng that misca rriage OF
|btice occurred in this particular Incl
BIT. IL would not detract from the value
arbitration In settling disputes, and il
Iurtnef pointed out that the United
htes and France are the two nations
|flcn consistently labored In support OF
|Vith respect 10 tho exchanges between
|ance and the United States. IL Is nm
stood that these occurred at Wash
Earon de Constant. the leader of the
namentary group favoring arbitration.
|s had several personal converse tions
IN United States Ambassador Porter I'm
|fiton TO interesting the authorities at
|hshington In the matter by means Of
|ters. But no offlciai conversations on
II subject OF arbitration have occurred
ween Foreign Minister Deloasse and
Ineral Porter. so far as can be ascer-
Bred.
Those officials who do not anticipate the
|fnediate signature OF treaty say the
hanges which have taken place have at
|st Formed base upon which n treaty
more favorable opportunity can be
|summated.
)pTHER GOVERNMENT READY.
|nt confirms the Associated Press re-
III from Paris that the president has
En considering the possibility OF ar
tging treaty with France. providing
the settlement OF any future disputes
ween the two countries by resort 90 ar
Patton. IL In further stated that similar
have been made TO thds gov
|ment by the diplomatic representatives
|Great Britain, Italy and Holland.
lthough earnestly favoring the prin
Pc OF arbitration, President Roosevelt
Iindisposed 10 submit an arbitration
||aty to the senate until he is assured
Its approval IN Is said that so far
n assurance II lacking so that while
arbitration propositions have been
'St In mind at the state department.
|fnal negotiations have not been initI-
Ia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
AN INTERESTING BOOKLET Fo1
TOURISTS.

In accordance with its usual cus,o,,
the passenger department of the Florida
East Coast Railway has issued a hans-
somely illustrated booklet descriptive Of
the Florida East Coast. which is at once
a compendium and guide for the tourist
and winter visitor.
The booklet contains one hundred papes
with the COW or beautifully illustrated the
front page being a representation of the
old city gates Of ST. Augustine with tbe
legend: The East Coast OF Florida is
Paradise Reganed.'
The back cover illustrates the sunny
side Of the earth and the inside O, ths
cover contains distinct maps OF Florjda
and he adjacent coast states
II is especially valuable TO the to,r,.,
as II gives description OF each place ON
the east coast. the distances rates OF fara
and a complete list OF hotels and boaro
ing houses with the daily and weekly m -
Of each. which ranges from eight dollars
ner week up. The idea that only veaI,h,,
neople can afford TO visit the east coas,
Of Florida during the winter tourist sea
son is a mistake.
Nassau, N. p. bahama Islands) 4.
Illustrated and described; there is much
TO do and see in and around Nassau.
curiosity that is keenly enjoyed by all
,ourists Is the Lake OF Fire"
scription OF Havana and Its attractions
General Information is given concern.
ing ticket offices. redemption OF tickets
ha s1age train st5p-over privileges
stEr,ping return tickets. lost tickets
% bicycles. sleeping ca
1rd chair car rates and other informa,Ion
af value 10 the traveller. The attractions
SOL climate fishing and hunting sports
etc. OF each separate locality IA enter
tainingIy set forth In words and pictorial.
Iv described The booklet, which "a an
artistic production. waz issued from IN.
nress OF the Record company. St Aususs
tine. Copies can be obtained by address
ing ]. ID. Rahner. Assistant General Pas.
senger Agent. Florida East Coast Ran.
way. at ST. Augustine. and the booJIet
will be sent postpaid on application.
The New York office OF the Florid.
East Coast Hotel Co. is located az -
F.ith svenue-the old Brunswick Hotel
building.
A CLEAN RECORD
The liquid which has given supreme
satisfaction TO householders Is SULPHo
NApTHoL. IL fills numerous everyday
wants because II can be utilized In many
ways as a perfect cleanser and purifier.
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ted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
Personally Conducted Excursions to Call.
forna and Oregon

Daily and personally conducted excur-
sions via the Chicago. Union Pacific q
Northwestern line I'm Pullman tourist
sleeping cars In charge OF experienced
conductors from Chicago 10 Los Angeles
San Francisco and Portland Choice of
roUtes. Only 800 for double berth For
particulars apply 10 your nearest ticket
agent or write s. A. Hutchinson, man
ager. 2l2 Clark street Chicago
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
INFANT
WEIGHED
rs POUNDS

Chicago, Feb. 24.-Mrs Martini. an Ital-
ian woman, gave birth yesterday morning
TO boy baby weighing 26 pounds. The
whole Italian colony hocked to the Mar
tint home and gazed I'm wonder on the
child.
Charles Martini. the father. weighs
over 200 pounds.
I'VE have two other children" he said
but they weighed only 10 pounds each
at birth. My wife weighs 1i0 pounds"
President Roosevelt is 20 be notified.
and Italian merchants are going TO do
something handsome by Baby Martini
and his mother.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
SAY GOOD BYE TO BARBER SHOPS

Tho man who uses "EASY.sHAVE"
and shaves himself does not care now
many there are I'm the barber shop or
kho Is next" EASY SHAVE" Is a
boon 10 the man with n beard. II softens
the beard and leaves the skin clear and
smooth. AZ druggists, 15c. Try 10 today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25

Southern Pines, N c. American Plan
Summer House. Blowing Rock Hotel
Blowing Rock. N. c. Elevation 1850 n.
W. f. GILES. Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
HOTEL WARWICK

Newport News. Virginia.
Beautifully situated. Tasteful appoint
ments. Cuisine unexcelled. Courteous at
tenuon. Reasonable rates. Golf, tennis,
boating. salt and fresh water fishing
Send for illustrated booklet.
l.. b. MANVILLE. Superintendent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
NORTH CAROLINA RESORTS
The Plnsy Woods Inn

Southern Pines, n. c.
A mild, dry and equsble climate No
fogs or dews A new hotel. accommo-
dating 300 guests. All conveniences. Golf,
Saddle Horses. Fox Hunt. Quail Shooting,
Tennis, Bowling, Orchestra, etc.
Address LEON ST. JOHN, Mgr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25

BE mine!" he cried. She said II will"
And now. IL truth were known.
She's his" but still he doesn't dare
To say his souls his own
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
S1.25 to New York
JOY LINE

UNTIL APRIL 1ST, teo4.-
Steamers leave daily (Sundays excepted)
from dock. South Water St, near Point
street bridge, at $50 p. m. Tickets and
Staterooms at GIBSON'S, No. Weyboa-
set St, or at the dock.
Freight, Express and Passenger
Rates Lowest.
A. s. PITTS, Agent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25

Senator-Yes, the colonel has retired
from politics.
Representative-Did he retire himself.
or walt for his constituents to retire him
Cleveland Leader
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25

Made any proposals yet. Jane?"
mo ! almost made one last evening,
but ma insisted on staying in the room. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25

Southern Pines, N. G.
For the treatment OF tuberculosis and
Lungs.
EDWIN GLADMoN. NJ. D.. Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-25
Virginia Beach. Va.
THE PRINCESS ANNE HOTEL,

One night from New York. % degrees
warmer than New England states Pines
skirt the beach. Golf, Hunting, ali out
door sports year round. Most delightful
resort In the South. Write for booklet
JAS. 8. GROVES, Manager.
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A CLEAN RECORD

The liduid which has given supreme
satisfaction TO householders Is sUlPHo
NAP PTHoL. IL fills numerous everyday
wants because II can be utilized In many
ways as a perfect cleanser and purifier
BROWN BROS. CO.. g. EsAhAnae Place.
ted.