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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-13
Northern Part Of Beautiful Watering
Place Devastated Admiral Dewey
Helps to Fight the Flames.

and the buildings to the west OF the
hotel must go, for Beach row was but 20
feet wide. The Casino was also sure to
be burned, for not more than SO feet
separated ii from the Rockingham.
The heat was terrific. and a gale of
S5 miles an hour was blowing. The wind
was from the southwest, and a gale from
that quarter before cannot be recalled.
Had the wind shifted and blown inland
the Pier would have been devastated.
Twenty minutes after the first alarm
had been given. the south front OF the
hotel blew out. There was a mighty
back draught. and a huge sheet OF flame
shot out. leaped across the street and
licked the dry shingles of the Casino
roof. These were already curling up
from the intense heat, and they were
lighted like guncotton.
Just before this the steam fire engine
came rolling in from Peacedale. and a
hose company responded from Wakefield
Had the firemen given their attention TO
the Casino. and wet down the side OF the
roof instead Of playing upon the hotel
there might have beer a fair chance of
saving the Casino.
At the time the Casino roof began to
burn, Hazards block the Rockingham
annex, Burns block and the other build
ings caught fire. and the whole north end
OF the Pier including Sherry's bathing
pavilion, all the bathing houses and two
score buildings on Beach road. known as
the Bowery. were in imminent danger.
DEWEY A FIRE FIGHTER.
At the same time temporary shift of
the wind began to throw sparks upon
the roofs of the cottages to the south of
the Casino, and notably that of DR.. Kar-
- Ara hfaO vybf ,rga Nfrc ITar I'll
OF New York, owner of Earles court. to
the south OF the railroad station.
The cottagers manned a line of hose
and quickly went 10 work to prevent
spread of fire in that direction. and among
those who manned the line and stuck
faithfully 10 his post until the danger was
over, was Admiral George Dewey, whose
own cottage was also In peril
The Rockingham was smouldering
heap of ruins in three-quarters OF an
hour, the Casino walls crumbled and fell
in an hour, and at $3.50 the fire was got
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-13

Beautiful Narragansett Pier, yesterday
in full bloom. Today IT has terrible scar;
the garden has been srodden down, and
its choicest attractions have been ruth
lessly destroyed.
Pierites have talked OF the possibilities
of fires, and have discussed what should
be done to prevent them. and what might
be done to hold them in check.
And while they considered all the
chances fer and against disaster, they
paid slight heed to preventatives.
The weakest feature was the water sup
ply; the next was the apparatus. which
might be called into service at an emer-
gent hour.
The call came, the water supply and the
fire department were put to the test. and
both failed. The firemen did well. con-
sidering what they had TO work with; but
4o-pound pressure of water on raging
fire. famed by a gale. was wholly insult
fcient.
Thrown In on the other side OF the bal
ance is the loss of the New Rockingham
hotel. the Casino, the Rockingham annex,
the Hazard block, the Cooke block. the
police station and one-third of the 360-foot
long Burns business block. entailing
loss of about $325,000.
MYSTERIOUS ORIGIN.
The origin of the fire was a mystery. II
broke out in the Rockingham hotel at
1910 p. m. The house was closed last
week. Thursday. and with the exception
of Mr. Burns, his wife and servants, who
had remained 10 put things in order for
the winter. and the night watchman and
q boy. who were at work on the sixth
floor. the building was unoccupied.
Mr.. Burns and his family were at din
ner on the first floor. The other two, act
ing in the capacity of plumbers, had taxi
en- the elevator 10 the roof. and were
making II fast there, preparatory to emp
trying all the traps In the hotel that they
might not freeze up.
w. f. Pascoe, superintendent of the
Sea View Electric railroad had come up
Beach row, between the hotel and the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-13

interests. Architect Hall was there.
From the South County fair grounds, at
Kingston station. came large train
load of people for whom fatted live stock
and serpentine patterns of bed spreads
had lost attractions.
They saw sad sight. All that was left
of the superb Casino was the ruins OF the
tower and great arch of the Casino and
the crumbling ruins of the front wall.
There were heaps OF smoking embers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-13
Wha. Shall We Nave for Dessert ?

This etestion arises m the family ev-
cry day Let us answer II today. Try
Jeil-O. a delicious and healthful des-
eert. Prepared In two minutes NO
boilirgl no baksngi simply add DOLL
:, water and set to cool. Flavors:-
Lemon. orange. Raspberry and Straw
y. Get a package at your sroces
today. 10 cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-13
Providence end eo.,or ss., rr.,,.

The express train leaving Providence at
9:3O a. m, and arriving IN Roaton az 1890
n. m, is greatly appreciated by the busi-
ness men Of this city. This train makes
but one stop. Cat Pawtucket at e.sS a. m),
and thus the trip between the three cities
II made In exactly one hour. and its rum
ming time Is In that portion of the day
when II is most desirable 10 nearly all
classes OF people. This has come TO stay.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
CHINA MUST DO Her PART
EX-MINISTER BARRETT DISCUSSES
OPEN DOOR PROBLEM.

NEW YORK, March 14.-At the i'm
, porter's dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria
hotel tonight John Barrett x-minister
to Siam, responded to the toast "Ameri-
cas- Interests in China. - He said:
"One important point in all this dis
cussion of the open door and vast COM
mercial opportunities in China has been
overlooked. Here, in the presence of his
excellency, the Chinese minister, whom
we all admire for his sbilities, states
manship and frank diplomacy, I would
like to ask this leading question on be-
half of Americans who are deeply inter-
ested in the future of China: What is
China herself going TO do? Or, in other
words, in view of the recent notable ef-
forts of the United States to keep open
the door of commerce; 10 emphasize the
meaning, as We'll as the letter of the
treaties, to prevent or checkmate the de-
limitation of spheres of influence and so
preserve the integrity Of the Chinese
empire-what Is China herself going to
do on her own part to take progressive
steps to respect the treaties, to resist
assimilation by European powers through
the spheres, and so keep the empire in
tact?'
I'm evolving the future, China must do
her part, as we'll as the United States
and other powers, who wish her only
well, and would protect her from an i'm
pending breakup at the hands of ma
tions who would despoil her of sovereign
ty and rights
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
WOMEN SHOT IS SILENT
WILL NOT TELL HOW SHE RE-
CEIVED HER WOUND.

CHICAGO, March IA woman who
was taken to the county hospital wound
ed In the right lung, and who refused to
say anything except that she was Mrs.
E. Brown, Of Col North Homan avenue,
told the police today that she was Mrs.
Bertha Richter. She said she had been
shot by DR.. OstroWskl, of 279 South Hal
sted street, who accompanied her TO the
Hospital, but she refused to tell any of
the details.
Last night DR.. Ostrowski took the
woman to the hospital in a carriage. He
said she had called at his office, and had
complained of feeling faint. On examina-
ton he found her right lung had been
pierced by a bullet, and on the way to
the hospital she became unconscious.
Dr. Ostrowski was arrested later at his
home He at first denied having shot
tht woman, but later admitted 1t, claim
ing, however, that it was an accident. He
was taken TO the hospital and Mrs. Rich
ter was asked If he was the man who
shot her, but she refused 10 say a
word.
A revolver, with one chamber discharg-
ed, was found in the doctors apart
ments, and he said it was the weapon
with which Mrs. Richter had been shot.
The hands of the woman are powder
burned, and this causes the police to be-
lleVe tnat the SnOOtinS was the result OF
a struggle between the two.
Ostrowski is an Austrian, who has liv-
ed in Chicago but q short time His wife
and family reside at Hammond, Ind.
The condition OF Mrs. Richter is criti-
cal. She Is the wife of Paul Richter, an
artist, living in Chicago. She has not
been living with her husband He said
today, when he heard that she had been
shot, that he had not heard of her in
several months.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
MURDERED BY A MANIAC.
Terrible Tragedy Enacted by a
Crnzed NOrweRlan.

ACAAAUAO AEaRcuy 1SnaCIeO Dy q
Crazed NOrwesIan.
WASHINGTON, March 14.-In a par
oxysm of inexplicable rage, or possibly
insanity, Ole Palleson- Norwegian
stabbed and killed his wife Josephine
murdered little Julia Hengesbach, the
eight-year-old daughter of Charles Hen
gesbach, a mail carrier, and murderously
assaulted the child's mother, Mary Hen
gesbach this afternoon in front of his
home 11A Twenty-fourth street north
west. Mrs. Hengesbach now lies near
the verge OF death in the Columbia hos
pital, with seven wounds in her body, in
fiicted by the infuriated Norwegian.
Palleson narrowly escaped being stoned
to death at the hands of a crowd of citi-
zens which congregated about the scene
OF the killing, and only the prompt arri-
val or the police prevented him from be-
ing roughly handled by the people.
The motive for the crime is not definite
ly known. The only key to the situation
is furnished by the mans four-year-old
son, who told the policeman that his
rather had been sick, and that his mother
tried to get him to take some medicine
and that he got mad. Palieson struck
his wife with his fists while they were In
the parlor. She Immediately ran out, and
Palleson followed her into the front yard
where he stabbed her near the heart kill
ing her almost instantly
Mrs. Hengesbach was in the house with
her child, to have some dressmaklng work
done, when the trouble occurred, and as
soon as she saw what had taken place
she called for help. This angered the
man, and he made lunge at her, but,
missing her, stabbed the child, who died
some time afterwards
Mrs. Hengesbach snatched I'D her child
In her arms and started TO run She had
almost reached the corner when PalIeson
overlook her and stabbed the helpless
woman frightfully on the arms, face and
breast
Palleson is thirty-ive years old and a
painter by trade.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
BULLETIN of
IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE DAY

Weather Forecasts for st. Paul.
Fair; Continued Cold.
1-PuertO Rico Bill Hung Up.
Gold Bill Now q Law.
Roberts at BIOemfOnte1n.
&FieId of Local Politics.
Invested I'm st. Paul.
Wood Harvester Affairs.
Eagles Victim Improves.
S-MfnneapOIis Matters.
Northwest News.
More Village Elections.
A-EditOrial.
Washington Gossip.
5-SpOrting News.
Died at the LOOphOle.
6-POpular Wants.
News of Railroads.
KipIfnE's- African Letter.
7-Markets of the World.
Chicago May Wheat, SO 3-4c.
Bar Silver, SO 3-4c.
Stocks, Professional.
Sin the Local Labor Field.
Sandeen's Claim Again.
More Game Wardens.
Ttnkering With the Charter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
BODY LEFT By ROADSIDE
VICTORIOUS FATE of A FAMOUS
FILIPINO GENERAL

NEW YORK, March ia correspond
ent writing from Manila, under date of
Feb. 2, says:
When GregoTio del Piiar's body was
found American soldiers stripped it of
every bit of clothing, taking The rings
from the fingers and a locket from the
neck. Not a stitch of any kind was left
on the body, everything being taken for
souvenirs. For two days the body was
left by the roadside, unburied, until its
odor was offensive and some Ygorrotes
were ordered to cover it with dirt.
Among the things taken were mis- watch,
money, a gold and. a diamond ring
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
EPwoRTH LEAGUE TROUBLES.
Rev. SchelI Brings Action for S25,-
600 Damages.

CHICAGO, March H-Rev. Edwin A.
Schell, D. D.. formerly general secretary
of the Epworth league, had brought suit
for s25,OO0 damages against Rev Charles
Parkhurst of Boston, publisher of lions
Herald; Rev. B. c. Jennings, Western
agent Of the Methodist Book Concern,
and Rev. Joseph Berry, editor Of the Ep-
worth League Herald, for alleged con-
spiracy.
The charge is based on the statement
that the three defendants attempted to
drive DR.. Schell out of the Methodist
church, and. incidentally. to deprive him
of his position as secretary of the Ep-
worth league, with the loss of the accom-
panying annual salary of $4,000 The
trouble arose from a controversy over
royalties in a song book published by
the Methodist Book Concern.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
MR.. BONDS DEMANDS.
Another Parliamentary Crisis Is On
at st. Johns.


ST. JOHNS, N f., March 1.-THE
Bondlte party decided this morning to IN
sist upon an immediate appeal to the
electorate. after passing the revenue bills,
as a condition of taking Office. Mr.. Bond
conveyed this intimation to Gov. Mccall
lum at noon in a long letter outlining the
situation, and fortifying his position with
parliamentary authorities
This after the governor replied, abso-
lutely refusing the Bondite condition and
declaring that a spring election would be
a calamity for the country, because 1t
would dislocate all the fishery prepara-
tions. The governor pledged himself to
exhaust the constitutional prerogatives 10
prevent a spring election. In closing his
reply the governor offered Mr.. Bond
twenty-four hours to consider whether he
would take office on the usual terms, de-
claring that, in the event of his refusal
he (the governor) would call upon Mr..
Morris to form a ministry.
Mr.. Morris is the leader of the third
party in the legislature, which is now
composed of eigth members. The Bond
ties are consulting tonight.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
INsULAR POSSESSIONS.
senate's Time Taken Up With Com
stitutiOnal Arguments.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-two argu-
ments were presented to the senate to-
day IN which almost Antipodical posi-
tions were taken by the two senator's Mr.
Teller, of Colorado. in a brief speech
maintained that the constitution could
not extend over territory acquired by the
United States, while Mr.. Turner (Wash.)
elaborately contended that the constltu-
ton embraced the acquired territory the
Very moment the United States took pos
session Of 1t. Mr.. Teller held that this
government could make this outlying ter
ritory into states or could hold 1t as con-
onies. as 1t saw fit; while Mr.. Turner
maintained that the United States could
not colonies or dependencies.
Aside from the constitutional letters,
the two senators were in practical agree
ment. Both were opposed to the pend
ing bill, and both opposed any of the
insular territory becoming a part of the
United States or any of its inhabitants
citizens of the United States.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15

and declared there was no such soldier as
had been described.
Mr.. Lentz protested against statements
not under oath. He also gave notice that
he would call on Mr. Sinclair to produce
all his books to locate this alleged sol
dler entry.
Chairman Hull here interposed to re-
mind Mr.. Lentz that he was not the en-
tire committee and was not in a position
individually to order the production Of
books. This was the province OF the
committee, and without such action Mr..
Lentz's notices amounted to nothing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
Big PRO-BOER MEETING
PROMINENT CITIZENS ADDRESS
LARGE GATHERING AT wTNoNa

WlNONA' Mimi, March l4.-(special }
meetings ever held in the NorthWeet go,
Place at the opera house this evening
"hen the large building was thrown onen
TO the public and hundreds gathered to
near the expressions of sympathy for the
boers given in the form of speeches and
me programme, lengthy one. consist
eo OF patriotic music and speeches, prom
being: Hon. w F. SAWYER. Owato,na
Peter McGovern, Waseca; Rev. Phillin
von Rohr, w. b. Anderson, Judge H. l.,
Buck and Judge o. B. Gould, all of WI
mona.
Strong resolutions We're read and ADOPT
ed without dissent.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
YOUNG WIFE IS DESERTED
SEEKING A DIVORCE AT THE AGE
OF THIRTEEN.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rica, March IA
San Juan claims the record for the
youngest divorce suit in American terri
tory. Rosalie March, aged thirteen, has
consulted lawyers on the subject Of OBJ
tanning a separation from Albert March,
aged twenty-four, a member of the sig
nal corps whose home is at Benton, Me.
They were married Dec. 12, and March
was ordered, Feb. l, to Fort Meyer.
He lfet his wife destitute, and she has
written to him, both at Benton and Fort
Meyer, and her letters have not been an
swered.
There are no divorce laws in Puerto
Rica, and the young wife is waiting for
the United States to enact such laws.
Similar cases are plentiful.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
NEAR A MILLION INVOLVED
WILL OF MRS. MARY JOHNSON Is
SET ASIDE

NEW YORK, March IA jury in the
supreme court today returned verdict
practically setting aside the will of the
late Mrs. Mary Johnson, and returned a
sweeping verdict in favor of the contes-
tants. Mr.. johnson died in March, 1897,
leaving an estate estimated at nearly
$JOO,GOO. Mrs. johnson bequeathed almost
her entire fortune to the Roman Catholic
church and charitable institutions in the
church. The jury found that Mrs. John
son was not of sound mind when she
executed the will and codicil, and also
found that the will and codicil were pro-
cured by undue means, fraud and cir
convention on the part of the Rev. James
w. Power, pastor OF All-Souls' church;
Lawyer Peter Congdon and Mary Kelly,
a servant
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15

course OF construction. Wadesboro, N.
c.. has been selected as the place where
the best observations can be made The
work undertaken will be mainly spectros-
copic. including particularly a determina-
tion, both visual and Photographic. of
the position OF the Corona line.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
Carnegie-Frick L,t,r.t,on

PITTSBURG, Pa, March IA N.
Mareland, secretary of the Carnegie Steel
company limited filed a separate answer
today in the Frick suit. He simply states
that he is the successor of f. T. f. Love
JOY, and that he had read Andrew car
negie,s answer and joins in the same.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
DINED FOR A DIME.
Prince and Princess of Wales VISIT
Poor Mans Restaurant.

LONDON, March 14.-The Prince and
Princess of Wales paid surprise visit
today to the new Poor Mans restaurant
in East end, started by Sir Thomas Lip
tons Alexandria trust. Their royal high
ness purchased tickets for dinners at AZ
pence 90 cents), and each of them par
took of the ordinary fare. The prince
and princess, afterwards inspected the
premises and received an ovation from
the throngs of working people
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
SUMS TOTAL ECLIPSE.
Observations Are to he Taken mt
WadesborO. n. G.

PRINCETON, N. J., March 14.-Prof
Charles Young, of the university astron-
omical department., announced today that
preparations are now being made by him
to observe the total eclipse of the sun,
which will take place on May %. The In
struments necessary for the work are in
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
OCEAN LINERS.

NEW YORK-Sailed: ST. Paul, South
ampton; Westernland, Antwerp; An
choria, Glasgow
PHILADELPHIA - Sailed: Nederland,
Antwerp.
SOUTHAMPTON-A New York,
New York; Saale New York for Bre-
men. Sailed: Kaiserin Maria Theresa,
Bremen for New York.
LIVERPOOL-Sailed Teutonic, New
York
-CHERBOURG-Sa Kaiserin Maria
Theresa from Bremen and Southamp-
ton for New York
GENOA-Arrived: Ems, from New York
PLYMOUTH = Arrived: Pennsylvania,
New York for Hamburg.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
ARE WARNING UP.
Lively Tilt Between Members OF
COeur d'AIene Committee.

COeur d'AIene Committee.
WASHINGTON. March 14.-Feeling ran
high at the Occur d'Alene investigation
before the house committee on military
affairs today, and there were several
spirited exchanges between Chairman
Hull and Representative Lentz.
George Cornell was on the stand, relat-
ing his experience during Imprisonment
which differed only in detail from those
Of other witnesses. One of his recitals
was as to an old soldier, who, because of
brutality of the negro soldiers toward
him, took his grand army button from his
coat and, with tears In MS eyes, threw it
away. Cornell said he made a memoran-
dunn of the affair, but the book was taken
from him, and he saw 1t afterward in
the possession of Bartlett Sinclair, the
governors representative during the
troubles.
Mr. Sinclair, who was present, arose
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
Former Premfer orispi IIl.

ROME, March 14-Forrner Premier
Crispi is seriously Ill with influenza. COM
plicated with bronchitis, and he Is un-
able TO retain food. Moreover, a recent
operation which he underwent for the re-
moval of a cataract, proves to have been
a failure, and his condition Is causing
anxiety.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
Gen. Harnden Wenker.

MADISON, Wis. March 14-Gen Harm
den is weaker today. His fever was con-
siderably increased last night and his
condition is less hopeful.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
TO-DAY IN ST. PAIL.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Life even
ing at S:15.
GRANDao"A Yenuine Yentleman." even
ing at S:15.
Palm Garden-vaudevflie 2:SO and SIS p.
m.
Braden Lodge No 1853, A. F. & A. M,
MASONIC hall, Fifth street, p. m.
Elks at Elks' hall, Lowry Arcade, o. M
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15
SAMOA CHIEFS RECoNCILED
Agree to Abide in Peace Under Ger
man Domination.

AUCKLAND, N. T., March 15.-Advices
from Samoa, dated March Is, report that
the German flag was hoisted at Apia in
the presence Of the treaty officials anu
of Mataafa and Tamasese. DR.. Solf, presi-
dent of the municipality is governor
Herr Knipping, formerly vice consul at
Sydney, will act as chief Judge and vice
governor. A public reconciliation took
place at the flag hoisting between Ma
taafa and Tamasese
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-15

Continued on Third Page.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1900-12-08

Manila, Dee. 4.,-Ennday in vigan was
great day far the American cause
Twenty tao hundred natives Of the 10
gion, nearly ali fighting rebels. crowded
The church and took the oath Of allegiance
70 the United States. The oath Was adj
ministered BY the priest. An but 500 OF
these sworn were bolomen. The number
inrinded the 1900 bOlomen who had pre-
sionsly Surrendered.
The proceedings in the church occupied
the entire day and incinded an address b.
General Young and an exnorhtiOn BY the
priest. Ecmfccly amy Tebels renAin in the
vicinity q Santa Mana.
General Young attributes this fact to
thrse eaunea-ahe Teeieeiion Of President
Mckinley, the arrival o. stronger body
u troops and the especially Eigid enforce
ment Of war measures, and the deporta-
zion q prisoners 70 Manila He reports
that i Is necessary 70 occupy all The bar.
racks IN order % protect the natives. from
the Vengeance Of the Tagalog raiders