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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18

with buckshot, and is of the opinion
he wounded one of the bandits.
The two men then boarded the en-
CINE and ordered the engineer to run
farther down the track. They stopped
near Cotton Hill, three miles distant,
and another attempt was made to
force the safe, after the engineer had
been told to beat it. back to where
the train first stopped.
After making a final attempt to blow
the safe, and realizing they must MAKE
their escape, the bandits boarded the
engine ran it to Twentieth and Laurel
streets, where they left it dead"
DRESSED IN BUSTERS.
The fact that the desperadoes had
run the engine into the city caused
confusion, as the officers were search
ing in the country. Finally the report
came in locating the engine, switch
engine having been sent in search.
Il walked four and a half miles
down the track" said the engineer.
~ then ran my engine and baggage
car pack TO the train. They covered
me with guns before ! could make any
fight We were forced to stand in
the ditch and then l was ordered to
run the engine ahead the second time.
One man fired the safe and the other
covered us. The two men were
dressed in big busters with masks
over their faces. They wore slouch
hats. Both were good sized and
seemed to have absolutely no fear
of death"
1t was four hours after the train
was first held up near Glenarm until it
arrived in Springfield this morning.
/ The loss of the passenger engine for
nearly two hours gave rise to all sorts
of wild rumors.
| d. S. Wiley and Ordin Braily, both
of Springfield, were on the train. They
| said the passengers knew little OF
the hold-up.
/ Tom Story of Harrisburg, a pas
senge-, said: Il stuck my head out OF
car window and bullet grazed my
nose. That was enough for me-"
Donald Wilson of St Louis said he
thrust his head out of the chair car
window when the train first stopped
Bullets we're flying alongside the
train" said he. 81 understood we were
being instructed to keep our heads in
side. We all did So"
The hold-up in many ways was sim
liar to that of the Alton Hummer,
three miles south of Springfield last
December.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
BROTHERHOOD TO
REMAIN IN PEORIA

Washington, June 1S.-Peoria, H.,
will be continued as the temporary
headquarters of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen.
This decision at yesterdays session
Of the annual convention of the broth
erhocd ended lively contest over the
selection of some city for permanent
headquarters.
Washington, Cleveland. St. Louis
and Peoria had been urged. but the
convention decided by overwhelming
vote not 10 establish permanent head,
quarters ar this session.
The principal objection TO Washing
ton was that i. was too far east. Many
Of the delegates favored q middle
western city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
FIREMAN KILLED
BY FALLING ROOF

Minneapolis, MINI, June 1S.-One
fireman was killed, one probably fat
ally and five others seriously injured
in a fire that destroyed the North
high school. The loss is S375,0O0.
A squad of fremen was taking FIVE
lines of hose to the fourth floor when
the gable of the room IN the center.
directly above the entrance to the roof,
collapsed. The walls spread and tons
of bricks shot through the gaping hole
on the firemen. They were knocked
of the roof and fell on the steps of
the entrance and sidewalk, Is feet
below. The cause of the fire is un-
known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
GIRLS IMPORTED TO FILL
HELLO STRIKERS PLACES

dred strike-breaking telephone girls
arrived from Chicago and Kansas City
today, They were met at the station
by officials OF the Southwestern Tele'
graph & Telephone company (BelD,
who took them in automobiles 10 fash
ionabie hotels, They were distributed
among the various exchanges. There
were 90 policemen on hand. There
were no signs of violence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
TRAINS COLLIDE;
| KILLED, u HURT

Kalamazoo, Mich, June 1S.-One
person was killed, three probably ia
tally and nine others seriously in
jured, when a north-bound Lake Shore
passenger train eollided head-on with
work train a mile north of this city
this afternoon. Engineer Huenexuit
of the passenger train was instantly
killed Four of the injured are from
recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
LATRASE is TAKEN AGAIN
Faces Term for Train Robbery After
Finishing Time for Burglary.

Kansas City. Mo, June 1s-William
Latrasse, convicted of robbing a Mis-
souri, Pacific passenger train between
Leavenworth and Kansas City on
Christmas night, 1910, was returned
last night from Chester. ILL.,, where he
was serving sentence for burglary.
lie went to Murphysboro, H., where
he was convicted of burglary and sent
to the southern Illinois prison a. Ches-
ter, after committing the train rob
berry. There he was recognized as
Latrasse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18

aker's request, to meet him. He is
leaving no stone unturned in his ef-
forts to get real protectionists put onto
the committee on ways and means to
fill five vacancies. He is certain Ford
ney for one will be appointed, but did
not mention other names. His ad-
vice is that we have as many busi-
ness and manufacturing concerns as
possible write to the speaker at Dan
vile and without mentioning or sug-
gesting any names, strongly request
that real protectionists be placed on
the ways and means committee to fiji
vacancies.
WANTS POWERS BROADENRiD.
Senator Norris proposed a resolu-
ton to broaden the powers of the lob.
by committee to call Robert S. Lovett
to explain a statement that the South.
ern Pacific authorities had been ap.
preached by persons PROCESSING to
have influence in the Union Pacific
and Southern Pacific dissolution pro
ceedings.
The Norris resolution was adopted
by unanimous consent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
SUFF PRISONERS
ON HUNGER STRIKE

London, June 1S.-Six suffrage lead
ers sentenced yesterday to long terms
of Imprisonment for conspiracy, be-
gan a hunger strike Immediately on
reaching jail.
Mrs Marianne Hyde and Miss Bunt-
ing of the Women's Freedom league.
were today sentenced ia. 14Sdays each
for cbstructing police at a suffrage
meeting yesterday near the residence
of Premier Asquith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
OWENS IS VICTOR
IN STATE COURT

Springfield, Ill, June 18.-County
Judge Owens of Cook county won in
the supreme court this afternoon when
the judgment of Judge Mckinley, fin
ing him for contempt for alleged vio-
lation of the county convention injunc-
tions year ago, was reversed and re-
maQded,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
ACTOR ORDAINED PRIEST
Children and Grandchildren See M. J.
Byrne Take Vows.

Altoona, Pa, June 1S.-Michael j.
Byrne, aged 81, and for many years a
prominent actor, yesterday was or
dained to the priesthood by Right
Rev. Eugene A. Garvey, bishop of the
Altoona diocese. An unusual circum-
stance of the ceremony was the pres
ence of children and grandchildren of
the new priest.
Father Byrne will celebrate his first
mass at Norwich, CONF, next Sunday
and will thereafter be stationed at
Savannah, Ga
His wife and two children dying
close together about five years ago,
Byrne decided to give up secular life
and entered St Francis college at
Loretta, where he completed his
studies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
TAFT IS SPEAKER
FOR GETTYSBURG

Gettysburg, Pa. June 1s-Following
news that President Wilson would
not be present at the celebration in
july semi-official announcement was
made today that former President
Taft would be here to preside over
the great gathering and deliver the
principal Grafton July 4, the closing
day of the anniversary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18

Barron, wish D. Kennings, a
farmer, so years old, was killed by
lightning, which struck his pitchfork.
which he held over his shoulder while
piling ha:.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
Erustrates the Law.

Creston. Iowa, June 1s.-When
Deputy Sheriff George Thompson
went to the home Of Moses Martin
yesterday to serve a warrant upon
him cn a charge of assault with in
tent to commit murder, the officer
found the man hanging dead in the
cellar. He had committed suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
Mrs. Vanderbilt Wants Star.

New York, June 1S.-Mrs. Reginald
Vanderbilt called at Sheriff Hurburg-
er's Office today and asked him to ap-
point her deputy sheriff. The sher-
i'll said he could appoint only men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
Earthquake in Martinique.

Fort DeFrance. Martinique, June 49,
There was a severe earthquake here
shortly after midnight There was no
damage or loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18

St. Paul, M!nn.-"Just one last dive.
fellows" said Andrew Soucek, 21
year old, 10 his companions, as he
diyed into the Mississippi river. The
body has not been recovered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
Illinois Central Diamond
Special is Halted Near
Springfield.
EXPRESS CAR CUT OFF
FusiIade of Shots Fired to Ter
rorize PaSSengerS-Rob-
berS Get Only $500.

Chicago, June 1S.--The robbers who
held up the Illinois Central at Glen
arm, H., obtained $500 from a small
express safe. but failed TO get several
thousand in the second and largest safe.
This statement was made upon the
arrival Of the trail here today by Off
cials of the railroad. A reward OF
81 900 is offered for the capture of the
robbers.
Some members of the train crew
declared more than $4,000 was obtain
ed by the robbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
THE WEATHER

eorecast Till p. m. Tomorrow, Tor
Rock island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day, slightly warmer tonight, mod
crate winds.
Temperature at a. m, IS. Highest
yesterday 95, lowest last night 66.
Velocity of wind at Z a. m, miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. N. 81, al
Z a. m, IS.
Stage of water, Sc, a fall Of / il
last "a hours.
JIM. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening star: Mercury. Morning
stars: Venus. Saturn. Mars, Jupiter.
The red star Antares of constellation
scorpio seen newly risen above the
southeastern horizon after dark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-18

A letter written from Irving Park,
Chicago, in December, 1907, 10 Ok
nard at Upperville, Va, said: Wake
man was with Uncle Joe for four hours
and feels he has accomplished some
thing. though he did not feel at lib
erty 70 tell me much in detail. From
here he went TO Cincinnati al For
Putnam patriot., 1913-04-11
Grange Noles

Tuesday evening, April lst, WAS the finest yet. II was the best yet. It was the Slorrs Quaftette. We want to hear Miss lde again as she has a voice of exceptional sweetness. The addres- es of Prof. Wheeler and Prof. Pitts made an impression, and were deeply appreciated. Particular interest was shown in the address Of Mrs. Wheeler, wife of Prof. Wheeler, the ideal twen- tieth century woman. Educated, re- fined, accomplished, sings beautifully and plays well, fine housekeeper, practical, substantial woman, and q great acquisition to the grange and so- ciety.
 Tuesday evening, April l5, services of the Grange will be held in the upper hall of the grange building and will be called to order at 780 sharp, per order Sybil 'Pettis, master. On the same evening at o'clock, Prof. Herbert K. Job,of New Haven, the State Ouni- thologist, will give his delightful and illustrated lecture on birds. This will be an open meeting and the public are invited without further notice.
Putnam patriot., 1913-04-11
Joe Connolly Goes with the Majors

Joe Connolly, former Putnam base 1 ball pitcher, the eleanest, most gentle | manly player that ever donned Put nam uniform, and the idol of Putnam 1 fans, has been steadily climbing the base bail ladder and this year has reached a berth with the major leaguers Joe has signed with the Bos- ton Nationals where he will play in one of the gardens.
 His many friends of Putnam have been watching his career ever since he left here. His work with the southern league WAS continual advancement. He had trouble with his arm and re- tired from pitching 10 become fielder. He has made good both in the field and at bat until some scout has recog- nized his worth and signed him among the big ones.
 Connolly was an enthusiastic ball player. lie wanted to be at it every minute. He was always practicing with the bat when he had a chance and the fans will remember his rivalry with Tatfo in endeavoring to see who could put il onto the wall in the old ball grounds the loftenest. When he was with Putnam Joe was q farmer in the country near WoonsocKet He had milk route which he covered in the morning and all of his off time was devoted to the national game. When he could get no one to catch him Il Is rumored thut he would throw at the old barn door for hours at time until it was battered almost to jelly. If enthusiasm and hard work count for anything Smiling Joe should easily make good. His hits and field work will be watched with interest in Put nam where he has warm place in fandom.;
Putnam patriot., 1913-04-11
67a4 Per Cent. Digested
Base Ball

II was cold bunch Of rootets that ssw the Clerks 20 idown in defeat be. fore the r. II s. nine last Friday af. prnoon. Though il is litte early to predict IL does look as if Putnam might have a little base ball this year. Blackmore pitched for Putnam. He k 3 brother 10 "Bill, last years twirler, nnd he looks good to the fans. kenne. dy is on first this year, and Gaseoigne holds down third. There was very little hitting in the game, Fuller Of the school, and Lueier Of the clerks each sharing the batting honors with two saietiessapieee. Sheldon, the clerks pitcher, struck out twenty one men BlackmoIe twelve.
 Next week the team goes to Woon socket To play the High school thee. | should be good game as former Coach keaney k training the nine in that city.
 Innings , 3 1 , 6 7s 2 PHS 70 O1 0 x- Clerks 70 . l . Q l c 0- ,
 Two base hits. Fuller, Lucier, Brad- ford. Singles, Allafd, Fuller, kenne. dy, Gascoigne, Lneier, Lavine, Dona- hue, Maynard, Renshnw. Struck out by Blaekmaf l2, Sheldon 2l Double plays, O iBrien to Kennedy. Hit,by pitcher, Cotton and Renshaw Stolen bases, Boisoneau 1, Perry ,Gaseoigne 2, Ailard, Kennedy, Maynard, Cotton, |. Sacrifice hit, Fuller. Umpire Wilcox. Scorers, Macdonald and Wiley.
Putnam patriot., 1913-04-11
Obituary

WILLIAM PENN EDDY
 William Penn Eddy died at his home 272 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. February 23, aged 5s years He was born in Dudley, in 1885, and was one of nine children of Colonel John and Nancy Merritt Eddy, and was next to the youngest child A brother, Pas enl, living in Minnesota, died about a yenr ago, and William was thus the last surviving member of the family. He enlisted in the Civil war from Dudley, entering the Ninth Massa- chuselts Infantry, and suffered i'm. prisonment He was wounded in the foot in battle, and was always thereai- tert somewhat lame. Al the time of his death he was memb Der ot the manufacturing dm of George NJ Ed- dy X Co, Bfooklyn,N r., founded by his brother, and engaged in !he mak- ing of tape measures. lie is survived by a son and daughter, the latter, Miss Elsie Ray Eddy being with her father when he visited this section two years ago Mir Eddy retained keen inter est in local historical matters, and was voluminons writer on these subjects. He conducted vigorous researches among old historical collections, deeds, letters and miscellaneous papers, fol- lowing up matters of family interest, locating old roads, boundaries, and tracts of land. The results of much of his research appeared in the PATRIOT, his first contribution being a series of articles on"rhe 0ldC dConnecticutPath.h ' The Quinebsug Historical society of Southbridge has also published arti- cles of his. He left unpublished maps, diagrams, and papers in the care of Rev. Frederick D. Thayer, pastor of the Congregational church of. Dudley, Of which he became a member in 1857. He sent frequent personal letters 10 be read at the prayer meetings of the church, and was regular contributor to its finances
Putnam patriot., 1913-04-11
ERIK

A Pawtucket paper has the follow ing base ball note that will he of inter est 10 Putnam, as both Shaw and Shel- don have made good on the Putnam diamonds
 TheJ.t& r. Goats baseball club k the first team iu the lnterCitX League to make an announcement regarding men signed foI 1913. Manager 6alla- ghef today said that he bad induced Ray sheldon and Charles shaw pitch e and catcher, laSt year for the Eatf- lawn team, to ailiN their names to Goats contracts II had been eN pect ed for some time that the pair would go To this club, but terms were not definitely agreed upon until d few days ago.
 In signing Sheldon the Goats believe that they have settled the problem of q pitcher, which will be more vital than ever this year In semi. professional league, where he works only once . week, a pitcher k 60 per cent. of a ball club, and his worth Increases in pro portion To his game winning abilities. Eddie Eayfs is the most popular pitch CT in the Blackstone Valley because he Is such a clever hurler and of what great worth he was to Valley Falls last year Is shown by the fact that when he left the club in the summer the team fell out of first place and slump ed until he returned in the fall and set them on a winning streak that did not cease until the Athletics had won the pennant.
 The Coats people believe that Shel- don will prove a second Eayrs and certain it Is that the broad d-shouldened southpaw is boxmAn of rare ability. He did not have good team behind him with Fairlawn last season and so lost many of his games, but the oppos- ing team always found 1t hard to beat him. One Sunday against Berkeley sheldon, with the bases filled and none out, struck out three of Berkeley $ heaviest hitters and saved the day for his team. sheldon bested Belanger tn close battle and won other notable victories.
 His catcher, shaw, Is a big help so the hurler. Shaw who originally came from Putnam, Conn, Is now a resi- dent of this city. He Is one Of the owners of the Pawtucket Paper Box Company, which he and another man purchased few months ago. on sc count of his heady playing, Shaw Is ( valuable man behind the bat.
Putnam patriot., 1913-04-11
Pralse Town Clerks Records

People who have oceasionsto use the town clerks records in Putnam eN- press pleasure and surprise at their eX- cellence, and say that they never saw any records that were better or more conveniently kept.
 On Apfill 21, 1910, Town Clerk Da- vid Flagg commenced the use of the system now recognized as model one. Whenever 1t has been possible to do so his records have been typewriter A yolumn of miscellaneous records Of nearly 5oo pages has just been compile ted and 1t is nearly perfect, as clean and legible book of it's kind as is to be found in Connecticut. Every line of every page is as if stamped oil a press, and that such high grade work is appreciated Is attested to by all who find it necessary to review the work.
 Several volumes of such beautiful records have been opened at the office. In addition 10 the other fine qualities of the records, three times as many en- tries can be made in typewritten volume as is possible under the old system. In other words, 600 page typewritten volume will contain as much matter as can be gotten on 1890 pages under the old system.
 This means a saving in space, the cutting of the record vault space need for,the future by two-thirds and also means saving in the number of books that need De purchased for keeping records.
Putnam patriot., 1913-04-11
Baptist Notes

r. F.. Badmington and wife, Edwin Phillips and wife, Mrs. Rachel Sur bless and James McAndrews were giy- en the right hand of fellowship by the pastor at the communion service Sun day morning.
 Miss Lottie Diamond led the E. Y. r. U. Sunday evening.
 Bible school attendance ls6.
 The pastor rounded out his seventy fourth year with two grand sermons Sunday. Miss Radikin sang the "Sparrow songp very sweetIy at the evening service. The Mems class also sang two hymns
 The roll call was held Friday even ing, l8 responding to their names and several by letter. At the supper about l60 sat down. The free. will offering amounted in all to S67 .SS. The various reports were very gratifying, all appor- tionments being met. Balance on hand in the treasury S3l3.25; Ladies Aid balance S265.57.
 Twenty.one ladies were in attend. ance at the sewing meeting with Mrs. C. NJ. Fenner Wednesday afternoon. The hostess served refreshments, and the host took the ladies home iii his automobile.
 The Ladies Aid program committe@  are Mrs Stabbert, Mrs, Kent, Mrs. Luke, Mrs. Fenner, Mrs. Ballard.
Putnam patriot., 1913-04-11
A. Nj. E. Zion Mission

Mission Hall, Tatem Block, Front street. Rev. J. B. Wallace, pastor.
 Y.P. C. E. Society, e.So p. m.
 Preaching 7,30 D. m.
 Prayer meeting Thursday evenings, 7.30 D. m.
 All are welcome.
 The supper for the benefit of mis. sions was success, the receipts being s20.24. We thank all the friends and membe rs for their cooperation in this effort.
 The Christian Endeavor meeting last Sunday evening was largely at tended, and the thoughts brought out on the tor ic of the ideal christian were listened to with much interest. Miss Lena Turner of New Bedford, was the principal speaker of the evening. We welcome her to our midst.
Putnam patriot., 1913-04-11
THE PUTNAM PATRIOT April IT 1913
William Sisbet Dead

William Nisbet. about 5 years old, and for many years a well known Winsied dry goods merchant. died suddenly while sitting in barber chair about 5 o'clock last Thursday evening. He was stricken while being shaved and a doctor was immediately summoned, but his efforts were Of no avail. MT. Nisbet leaves his wife and one sister, Mrs. Lewis Plant, both of Winsted.
 Mr. Nisbet is remembered in Put nam ss one of the firm of Nisbet X Ross, who conducted the dry goods store now owned by E. D. Bugbee. The store was established by O'Brien Bros. They sold out to Nisbet 6 Ross. Mis- bet tx Ross sold out to Ii. C. Murray & Bugbee of Willimsntic, and MT. Mur- ray later sold his interest to hls part ner, who has since successfully con ducted the store.
Putnam patriot., 1913-04-11
St. Marys Church Notes

Last Sunday Rev. Charles F. Be- dard organized class of 25o boys that within a year have taken their first communion who win join the recently formed Sacred Heart society. Fr. Be dard left Monday for Quebec to pafti- cipate in the anniversary mass for his mother.
 At the high mass on Sunday banns of marriage were published for the first time between Miss Lena Maynard of this city and J. Noel Larou, a eommis- sion merchant, of Boston.
Putnam patriot., 1913-04-11
Ought to Paint

ought to have painted last year, but l hated 10 pay q. 20 gallon. I've got to paint this year; it'll take & little more paint; suppose gallon in 10; and little more work, l sup pose day in 10.
 My job would have cost last year about s52 50; 1t Is going 10 cost this year S55. S2.5o gone. 1 suppose itll be the same again, fl wait again. What if paint goes down 10 si.Ia a gailong g. 5o on the job,
 1 shan'l watt; what fool l was.
 DkNOE
 H. l.. Burt sells il.
Putnam patriot., 1913-04-11
St. Philips Ihurch

Services will be held as usual on Friday al :so, and Sunday al :, lo:So, and :, with Sunday school al noon. Confirmation lectures Friday evening and Sunday noon.
Putnam patriot., 1913-04-11
p IL & Notes

The following seniors have been awarded class honors.
 Commercial course, Ella FafTows- Classical Course, Fred Hildreth, An nie Averlll.
 P.n. s. killingly High, April IS.
Putnam patriot., 1913-04-11
Advent Christian Church Notes,

Rev. F. l.. Piper, editor of the Worlds Crisis, will occupy the pulpit next Sunday.