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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16

Benjamin Drown, 70 years of age, one
OF the most respected residents Of War
rem, and representative of that town in
the state senate, died at his home on
Union street, Warren, after an illness OF
about two weeks, last evening.
The news was at once communicated
to the secretary OF state, who in turn
officially notified Gov. Gregory, and the ex-
ecutive will take steps to see that the
state is officially represented at the fu-
neral, the date of which has not yet been
fixed.
There Is genuine sorrow in Warren, for
Mr. Drown Was a man who was gener-
ally beloved for his sterling qualities of
heart and mind
Benjamin Drown was born in Warren.
December 10. 1896 the son of Benjamin
anu ELIZA (Champlin) Drown. He was
educated In. the public and private schools
of Warren, and while still young man
engaged In business as a teamster and
contractor, and continued IL until the
time of his death,
He early took an active interest i'm the
affairs OF his native town. and was re-
peatedly elected to offices OF trust lie
was for a number OF years street COM
missioner, also one OF the oldest members
OF the Warren. school committee, and
had been an assessor of taxes contin-
uously since 1873.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16

He also rendered valuable service 10 the
town of Warren as a member of several
committees and commissions. important
among which was the committee appoint
ed to reconstruct Kelly's bridge over the
Warren river.
Mr.. Drown was elected as state senator
from Warren from 1882 TO 1887, and again
from 1890 up to April last. thus dying In
office. He was chairman OF the commit
tee on finance of the Senate chairman OF
the committee on fisheries OF the same
body, and was member of the state
shell fish commission, having been elected
in 1895 for five years.
Mr.. Drown was lifelong Republican
and had been member of the Republican
town committee of Warren, and for the
last ten years had been member of the
Republican state central committee.
He was also very prominent in busi-
ness and social affairs of his native town.
He was a director of the Warren Trust
company. president of the Union Club of
Warren, and n member OF the Philan-
tropic Society and the George Hale Free
Library.
In April. 1850, Mr.. Drowns was married
to Miss Mary w. Bowen. deceased i'm
October, 1884, he married Miss Mary j.
Walker, also deceased, and in January,
1887. he married Miss Mary Merritt, who
survives him, together with three chill
dren, by his first marriage: William r.
Drown, Mary A., wife of Walter H.
Rose, and Carrie f., wife OF Charles S.
Davol.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
NOTES ABOUT TOWN.

John Jacobs was held in 5000 for trial
on August cath, by Judge Reuckert. to-
day, for an assault upon Dorothy Mod
den. a waitress at the Hotel Perrin. lie
slapped her face, she claims.
Business was light In the Sixth district
court, today George Janesen was up for
defacing the building OF Mary Sessions
on Clemence street. Jansen was mixed
up i'm the Breckenridge-Smith affair OF "a
few days ago. and smashing several
'panes of glass I'm that house, was sent
to the Rhode Island hospital, where his
hand was dressed Today he was SEN
fenced to the county Jail for 30 days, and
took an appeal Jansen has been up twice
for larceny and for assault.
At the Rhode Island Hospital last eve-
ming Miss Maggie Juliano's condition was
such that the physicians deemed ~ wise
To amputate her right arm. Miss Juliano
was injured at the Valley Worsted mill,
yesterday afternoon.
Patrolman O'Brlen found bay horse
attached TO n Goddard buggy at the cor
ner of Westminster and Dorrance streets
at N O'Clock last evening and put II up
at the Billings Bros. stable. The team
had been standing at the place for nearly
six hours
Antonio q. Lewis. ~ years old. has been
missing from his home, 6s Ives street,
since Tuesday morning.
The police have been requested 10 locate
George Dron, 10 years old. who strayed
from his home G. Chestnut street. yester-
day morning.
a team and n Buttonwood car collided
on Elmwood avenue last evening. The
carriage was badly wrecked.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
SECTION WORK TO Be STOPPED.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. i6.-The National
Association of Grament Workers has vot-
ed I'm favor OF the abolishment of the
system known as section work"
About 5000 operators will be effected by
this new rule. The complaint has been
that operators becoming expert IN max
ing one part arc seldom able TO become
proficient In finishing the whole garment.
The Canadian representatives secured
the adoption OF resolution establishing
unif,Im rate OF wages and working
hours throughout the Dominion, based on
the most favorable rate now enforced I'm
Canada
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
AT THE HOTELS.

Among the prominent arrivals at the
Narragansett are Phillip $. Clark and
wife. Columbus. Miss; :. G. Alexander,
f. NJ. Mcdonald, Arkansas; T. a. Glea-
son, Greenwood Miss: +. T.. Buffum,
Boston: +. s. Fales. Buffalo; the Misses
NJ ]. Parks and NJ. II. Ambrose, New
York: Jerome Hill. Memphis, Tenn; j.
Redwood. Kansas city; Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. Cornell, New York.
G.. A. Hall, II. l.. Whalen. w. w. Me-
Donnaugh. Boston: l.. Cross and wife.
Albany: Il. u. Peck, Philadelphia; T. III.
Clark, Saratoga; A. Il. Campbell, Brook
lyn; Mr.. and Mrs. O. II. Kingsley; John
II. Davis. New York; J. G. Ramsey. Law
renee, Mass. are at the Newman.
Among the guests az the Perrin are
Charles Cook New York; G. w. Rey-
nolds. Meriden. CT, and w. u. Bristin.
New York
X r. Bird. one OF the auditors OF the
Consolidated road, is at the Dorrance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16

Take a trolley ride 90 Oakland Beach.
Dinner at the Hotel from to o'clock.
One dollar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16

the value of the testimony given by
Donovan.
He certainly must have been mistaken
In stating that either Dexter or Baldwin
mad fallen to the ground before Dexter
feli. fatally wounded. or all of the other
witnesses must he mistaken, and this is
not at all probable
Coroner Babcock says that in view Of
the fact that there is no sufficient testi-
mony TO lead to the belief that Dexter
was assauiting Baldwin, and that. how
ever frightened or excited Baldwin might
nave been when I'm Gertrude McDonaid's
room. he had had time to recover from
MS fright and excitement, IL he ever had
such feelings. during his journey To his
boarding place ard his return TO the
scene OF the shooting. He is unable to
nnd any Justification for Baldwin's acts
In firing at Dexter.
The fnding Of the coroner Is that Dex-
Yer came TO his death from internal hem
morrhage. caused by n bullet wound and
tnat SAID bullet was unlawfully fired
from a revolver held I'm the hand OF tho
said George A. Baldwin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16

HAD WAR oF~wORDS.
When near the Camp White hotel Bald
win and Donovan came across Dexter
and his companion. Frank c. woodlock.
and some words. accompanied by profan-
lty. passed between Baldwin and Dexter.
AT this juncture woodlock and Donovan
apparently withdrew from Baldwin and
Dexter, and until after the shooting was
over neither rejoined his companion. So
far as the testimony shows they had
nothing to do with the affair beyond be-
ing witnesses OF IL.
CONTRADICTORY STATEMENTS.
The coroner says woodlock and Dono-
van agree that Dexter followed up Bald
win. who began firing. at first into the
air. but they both are eontradicted or un-
supported in this point by entirely disin-
terested Witnesses who state that Bald
win wes apparently the aggressor. aud
pursued Dexter, who tried TO get out OF
his way.
These two witnesses, however. differ
materially I'm respect 10 the attitude OF
Dexter. Donovan testifying that Dexter
attempted to grab and made two at
tempts to strike Baldwin. while Wood
lock says that such was not the case, and
at Baldwin.
According 20 all the eye witnesses OF
the AFFAIR except these two. while Bald
win was firing Dexter was retreating un-
I'll the fatal shot was fired.
A number OF the witnesses testify 20
hearing but three shots. but sergt. Mon
roe says that Baldwin himself told him.
upon the surrendering OF the revolver.
that he fired five shots.
While some OF the shots were fired into
she air. according 20 woodlocks testi-
mony. at the last one Baldwin deliber-
ately lowered his arm and the ball
struck Dexter, entering the abdomen.
rupturing blood vessel and causing
speedy death.
DONOVAN MISTAKEN.
Donovan's testimony that nj the time
The third shot was fired. which was really
thc last shot. baldwin was on tho
ground. r. unsupported by not only All
the other witnesses who saw the shoot.
Ing. but by the testimony Of the medical
examiner, who saws that the course oi
The hall could NOT have been what II was
n Baldwin had fallen upon the ground
and Dexter had been standing.
This. with the discrepancy In the tes
efmony OF this witness. has weakened
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
HEAVY WINNER.
John ". Gates Reported to Have
Made Nearly 100000 on
English Race Tracks.

New York, Aug. 16.-John w. Gates.
the American wire and steel magnate,
has, according to a cable from London,
won nearly n million dollars on English
race tracks. and is about to return to
the United States.
The dispatch declares that Mr.. Gates
when he arrives, will enter active poll
tics. and try to gain Senator Cullom's s
seat at Washington. Mr.. Gates will sail
from Hamburg on Saturday next. on the
Deutschland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
BIG COMBINE.
Manufacturers Of Fire Appara.
tuS Form a Trust With
S9,000,O0O Capital.

New York, Aug. is.-A consolidation OF
the largest manufacturers OF heavy FIRE
apparatus in this country has just been
erected under sAe name OF the Interna-
uonal Fire Engine Company
All the concerns IN tho United states
manufacturing steam apparatus are IN
Guided In the combination. which Is stat
cd TO have capital Of ss.do0oo.
The Following arc said to be among
those that have joined 10 form the trust.
Inc Fire ENtinguishing Company OF New
iork. makers Of Babcock apparatus and
lowers; the Amoskeag Company: the
Holloway Company of Baltimore: Sea-
grave a Company Of New York: and the
american steam Fire Engine Company
OF Seneca Falls. N. X.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
0llH0ME WEEK.

Concord. ~. ". Avg 16.-Today cele-
brations ~ Old Home Week have been
held I'm doors. but the spirit Of the occa-
sion has not been obscured thereby.
Governor Rollins arrived at Hanover.
this morning from Woodstock. and tho
college town VIII have SIS exercises In
the hall IN Etna. this afternoon. SO far
as Is known here. not one OF the dozen
celebrations scheduled for today have
been given up on account of the weather.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
GEORGE A. BALDWIN.


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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16
STRIKE DELAYED LA BRETtGNs.

New York, Aug. 16.-The French steam
er la Bretagne arrived last night, from
IIavre. and anchored outside the bay. un-
an this morning. Owing 10 n strike among
the firemen az Iiavre. the steamer was
delayed three days. sailing on the 7th In
slant. instead of the 18th. as advertised.
number OF firemen were supplied bv
the French naval authorities. These
men being unfamiliar with tho transat-
lantic passenger service were not able
20 keep the ship up to. her customary
speed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16

ANY LADY CAN EARN GOOD PAY
making silk neckwcar at home. work
sent any distance prepaid; send 1Oc. for
scaled contract for employment. MER-
CHANTS SUPPLY CO. Cambridgeport,
Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16

Robert McGrahar was thrown from his
wagon In front Of Al Smith street at s
o'clock this morning He was taken to
the Rhode Island Hospital for treatment
His injuries were not serious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-16

wANTED-A NICE FRONT ROOM
suitable for one or two young ladies :neer
Bridgham street; with private family. Ad-
dress D-33. News once.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-10-27
GREAT: ADDRESS
(Contihud from First Page.)

Love, White for Purity, and Blue for
rights we need no other flag.
But what Of the opposing army?
Their number does not appear TO be
large, yet their seeming assurance of
success would indicate reliance on
some unseen subtle power. These are
strongly entrenched behind well-nigh
imprcgnable breastworks Of Special
Privileges and LOCALIZED Monopoly.
They are commanded by Generals
Greed, Avarice. Cunning. Bribery and
Corruption. Their weapons are intimi-
dation, coercion and oppression; their
ammunition abuse. SANDER, falsehood
and deceit.
But these are in 4 hopeless minori-
ty. The hosts who eagerly advance up
on their breastworks are armed with
when he said: Thrice armed is he who
hath his quarrel just; and he but
naked, though clad in armored, whose
conscience with injustice is corrupted
The division Of white ribboners, even
the same as all the rest, are armed with
the ballot of freedom. Argument, rea-
son. and logic are the ammunition they
carry, and together they march upon
the enemy before them. The battle is
an easy victory for the hosts of truth
and justice. And as the opposition one
by one abandon their hopeless position
and join the ranks Of the patriots, l
Seem to hear. as if coming out of the
clear blue sky of heaven, song not
,,nl;lo that heard nv tho Shonhards
that glorious night in Judea. and the
words that reach my ears are: Peace
on Earth, good will to men,"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-10-27
JOHN j. E. DAVIS.
Candidate for Sheriff on the Fusion
Ticket.

1AC9ACts
John J. C. Davis, the fusion candidate
for sheriff. was born III the Township
Of Springfield, Oakland County. Mich
igan, June %, 1858. He attended the
University Of Michigan at Ann ArbOr,
he devoted years to teaching school.
one year at Clarkson and one year at
Sand Beach. In 1881 Mr.. Davis, in com
pany with his brother. DR.. Geo. w.
Davis. came 10 Duluth, where he be-
gan a life Of railroad construction for
various lines. He was on the Duluth 4
Iron Range during it's construction
from Two Harbors to Tower, remain
ing there until the line was completed.
In 1886 Mr.. Davis began a life of con-
tracing, the first work he attempted
was the construction Of nine miles OF
the road from Two Harbors towards
Duluth. At the conclusion OF this, ms
first contract he became an independent
candidate for city comptroller OF The
city Of Duluth. and was elected by 4
handsome majority. After serving his
term as comptroller. nc returned to his
occupation of contracting, and we give
below some of the pieces OF work that
Nine miles Of the Duluth & Iron
Range Rail Road; sgrading, paving
sewe1s on Sixteenth Avenue. Twenty
first Avenue East, Second Street West.
several streets in Superior. Wis., also
several streets on Duluth Heights,
breakwater at Old Superior, erecting
the Davis block, grading Jefferson
street, grading the line for the Motor
Line improvement Company, and build
ing the foundation and making all the
necessary excavations for the large
paper mills at Cloquet, building about
twenty miles of county road III the
vicinity of Tower and Vermillion Lake.
Mr.. Davis has employed over 2O'Ooo
men since he began life OF contract
| ing, and in every instance has paid the
men the highest wages and has always
dealt kindly with his employees. we
have to yet learn of the first strike that
he has ever had among his employees
which speaks louder than any thing
that we might say of him.
| During the winter of 1901 he kept
his men employed in getting out cedar
and timber and after having his Wlnt-
ers work on the banks ready to noat
down in the spring, forest fires came
and not only destroyed all his timber
but his camps which had just been fill
ed with their summers supply, there
by destroying his property to-the value
of over $4,000. ~ ? - |" = :
During the years of 1901, Mr.. Davis
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-10-27
COMPANIES nelD CONFERENCE.
Opcrators aud Coal Carriers Talk
Behind Closed Doors

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. "a con-
ference between the officials Of the big
coal carrying companies and several
Individual coal operators was held to-
day at the office Of President Harris
Of the Philadelphia & Reading Rail-
way company. The conferees were in
session about an hour, and although all
information as to what took place was
refused, it was stated that the question
of an early adjustment Of the coal
strike difficulties was considered. The
question of reduction of freight charg-
es on the part of the coal carrying conf
panies was also under discussion. I'M
mediately after the conference had ad-
journed President Truesdale Of the
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Railroad company, went into President
Harris office and held q short consul
tation with Mr.. Baer, director Of the
Reading company.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-10-27
o. G. OLSON
CANDIDATE for County Commissioner
for 3rd 1th and eth WardS

Candidate for County COmmissioncr
for. 3rd, Attn and 9TH Wards.
O. G. Olson, candidate for County
Commissioner in the Third Commits
sioner District, which comprises the
Third, Fourth and Fifth wards Of the
city Of Duluth, is making a great can
vass of his district. During the cam
paiGn he has visited almost every
voter in his district. Many voters who
disagree with him in national politics
have declared their intention to vote
for Mr.. Olson for county commissioner.
They recognize in him q man of true
worth, in business and other walks Of
life. Men of business are scarce in
public life, although they are much
needed. If Mr.. Olson is elected, as we
have every reason TO feel that he will
be, we arc satisfied that he will look
out for the interest Of the county in
Il fair, busincss-lilc manner. We most
heartily commend him to the voters Of
his district. and pray for his election.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-10-27

Everywhere in the region, local UNI
ions had been awaiting the news and
In . moment after the Associated Press
representative was handed the decision
Of the conference, the three district
presidents began telephoning Il synop-
sis of the statement to every mining
town within telephone reach in the
coal fields. Dy this means the whole
region heard the news in 4 very short
time.
The United Mine Workers
officials firmly believe that all the OPP
orators against whom the strike has
not been declared off will concede the
miners demands by Monday. In fact
it was said by one Of the higher Off
Gals of the union that the statement
was not drawn up until positive asslr-
ances had been received that the other
companies would comply with the dc
mands.
No such assurance. however, was re-
celved as far as could be learned from
G.. Il. Markle & Co., in this district.
which is the only company that has
not offered an increase Of wages.
President Mitchell declined to say
anything in regard to the Markla conf
pany's position other than that the
mine workers offer was SO fair thai lie
could think Of no valid reason why
that company should not give that
which the miners ask.
..' Will Close Headquarters.
The United Mine Workers. head
quarters will probably be- closed next
week. President Mitchell will he in
Scranton on Saturday To participate in
a breaker boys demonstration after
which he will make q tour Of the en-
tire anthracite region. Plans have al
ready been mapped out for Publication
meetings in various parts of the coal
fields to celebrate the ending Of the
strike. Later on President Mitchell
will 80 to New York to attend 4 cigar
makers union meeting after which he
will return to national headquarters ut
indianapolis.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-10-27
co AFTER RAILWAYS.

SCRANTON, Pa, Oct. 24.-In eXpec-
tation of the strike being settled to-
morrow the representatives OF the coal
carrying companies and the ,independ.
ent coal operators are to confer in
Philadelphia tomorrow to arrive at
some understanding in the matter OF
freight rates.
r. II. Watkins, Reese G.. Brooks and
r. c.. Fuller, of this city. representing
the operators, left tonight for PhiIa-
delDhia.
The independent operators for years
have been demanding IS per cent of the
tidewater price for their product in
stead of GO per cent, as allowed them.
Now. when the action of the big COM
panies forces them to increase their
expense of mining about 4 per cent. they
insist on their long standing claim be-
ing acceded to. ..~.a. III -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-10-27
OLD AGE POSTPONED.

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~ guaranteed to cure impotency result
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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-10-27

q Ask your grocer for Duluth, Universal
Flour. It is home made. s5
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-10-27

lost on contracts. fires. bad weather
etc. the enormous sum of $4,000. But
NOT ONE SINGLE MAN THAT
EVER WORKED FOR HIM HAD TO
WATT FOR HIS MONEY OR LOOSE
ONE CENT, as Mr.. Davis, like the true
man, sold his block on Michigan street
and his HOME SO that his men should
have their wages.
Mr.. Davis, like the most Of us, has
had his up and downs" and 1T the
present time is practically a poor man,
but with all his up and downs he is
much respected by all who personally
know him, and it is CUR prediction that
he will be the next sheriff OF St. Louis
County.
In closing we wish to inform these
who have never seen Mr.. Davis. that he
stands feet inches high and weighs
about two hundred and fifty pounds. so
that it will not be much Of a disgrace
to any one to be arrested by John.
VOTE FOR HIM.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-10-27

The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers will cell
citrate their second anniversary at
Agen Hall, West Superior, Monday
evening, Oct. 29th. 10 accommodate
those wishing to attend special train
has been arranged for to leave Proctor
knott at o'clock, Union depot, Dull
nth at $3.50 and Goth avenue west at
S:35 p. H.. returning after the enter
tainment.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-10-27
BUSINESS MEN PLEASED.
That Great Coal Strike IIaa Come to
nm End

WILKESBARRE. Pa, Oct. CAN
Associated Press bulletin announcing
the ending: Of the great miners strike
:wasA received there tonight: with the
greatest enthusiasm by all classes.
THE news had been expected, and. large
crowds collected, in front of the news
paper; Office: When the bulletin was
posted there was a look Of satisfaction
on every face.
Business men, in: particular were
much pleased that the conflict had
come. to an end. Money is expected to
be q little tight for the next few
weeks as the miners will not receive
any pay now until the middle Of No
vember, but with steady. work and an
increase OF ten percent in wages, the
amounts will be big when they do
come =.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-10-27

Ask your grocer for Duluth Universal
Flour. 1t is good.