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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
HONOR TO STARK.
Memorial to the Revolutionary
Hero Dedicated al Peru,
VT, To-day.

Peru. VT, Avg. "A beautiful granite
monument erected on the site OF the
camping ground OF General John Stark
as he passed from Charlestown. n. H.,
to the battle OF Bennington. IN l7T, was
dedicated today.
The structure has been erected under
the auspices OF STARK Monument Asso-
citation" OF which r. l. Batchelder is
president, Jennie S. Farnham and Dr. r.
Il. Burton secretaries and H. Il. Batchel-
der. treasurer.
The association was formed five years
ago.
AS IL stands today the monument is an
obelisk OF blocks OF Woodbury. granite
% feet in height raising from location
about 40 rods south of the spot actually
occupied by Gen. Stark and his troops as
tradition fixes the place.
The monument overlooks the surround
ing country and can be seen for long
distance
The tablet marking the monument is of
bronze and IL bears the following in
scription:
"Encampment of Gen. John Stark. Aug
ust 6th. l777. while on the march with one
thousand men from Charless)wn, n. H.,
through the woods TO the battle OF Ben
nington. Erected August I, 1900. by the
sons and daughters of Vermont"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
He IS MISSING.
Hon. James Boothby Roche
Disappears From Hotel and
Friends Fear for His Safety.

New York, Aug. THE Hon. James
Boothby Burke Roche, member of Parlia-
ment, who came to this city In April,
has recently disappeared.
lie has large business interests in this
country, and frequently comes over from
England. On this trip Mr.. Roche, as usu-
al. stayed at the Holland House. but left
there about the middle of May. casually
telling the clerk he was going out of town
for two or three days, but that his room
was not TO be disturbed.
From the time OF Mr.. Roches departure
up to yesterday, the hotel people had re-
ceived no word either directly or indirect
ly. from the missing man.
They are seriously alarmed over his alb
sonce, and fear that he may have met
foul play or that some harm has bcfallen
him.
Among Mr.. Roches interests In this
country was charter from the Canadian
government to build a telegraph line from
a point on the Canadian Pacific railroad
through to Dawson region. lie paid fire.
uuent visits to Washington while mere. IL
was supposed for the purpose OF securing
governmental authority 10 extend his line
into Alaska.
IL is possible Of course, that he may he
somewhere i'm the far northwest looking
after his telegraph scheme.
The missing man Is the second son of
Baron Fermoy. and In 1850 married Fran
ces, daughter OF Frank Work OF this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
THEY SUE
AND ARE
SUED.
Mr.. May and Mrs. Walsh Both
Plaintiff and Defendant in
Assault Suits.

James l.. May and Margaret Walsh.
who were at one time pleasant neighbors
at 6 Halton street, are now both plaintiffs
sn suits In the common pleas division OF
the supreme court and are also both de-
PENDANTS.
Mr.. Mays suit against Mrs. Walsh was
entered today in court and yesterday Mrs.
walsh's suit against May was entered.
Last July William May, the father of
James, was a tenant OF Mrs. Walsh.
James boarded with his father. Mrs.
Walsh lost her regard for the Mays and
ordered them out OF the tenement by July
18th. The Mays moved on July 18th. 1t
was the old story OF 'I3' being unfortu-
nate.
The Mays moved all their effects except
some coal James w. May returned for
the coal and he SAYS Mrs. Walsh met him
with club. According to James Mrs.
Walsh used the club
A number Of police officers. II II alleged.
appeared on the scene and Mrs. Walsh.
81 is asserted. had to appear in court and
pleaded guilty.
Her suit entered yesterday, a II
claimed. was intended IN head of one by
The injured May. John NJ. Brennan is
counsel for May.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07

sent up n lusty cheer as the national
leader came into sight. but notwithstand-
ing the presence Of thousand people at
the station there was scant ceremony at
that point
After few hearty handshakes MIR.
Bryan and his party were driven TO the
sherman House.
AT the Sherman House Mr.. Bryan was
ushered into parlor. where he was
Joined by Hon. Adlai H.. Stevenson The
candidates greeted each other cordially
and standing side by side they shook
hands with a great number of people.
All the visitors were more or less en-
thusiastic and most OF them vouchsafed
immense majorties as the result of the
coming election. one old gentleman threw
his arms around Mr. Bryan's neck and
promised him a thousand votes as the re-
suit OF his own individual efforts.
In the party present were Mrs. Steven
son, Lewis c. Stevenson and Mrs. Letitia
Stevenson all OF whom will make the
trip 10 Indianapolis.
Samuel Alschuer, Democratic candidate
for governor OF Illinois and Mayor Hhrri-
son Joined the party at the hotel shortly
after it's arrival there. The crowds con-
tnued TO file past Nlessrs. Bryan and
Stevenson until 1880 when the reception
came TO an end and the party prepared
for the start to Indianapolis.
A special train carrying the entire party
departed over the Big Four at 1880 y. m.
Every inch OF available space at the Big
-Four station was occupied and many dis
appointed Democrats were left behind be-
cause they could not even find standing
room.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
SOON SETTLED.
Girl ShirIwaiSt Makers Win
Their e--Emp|orar Treats
Them to Soda.

New York. Aug. THE strike Of the
hundred girl shirt waist makers. employ
ed by Floresheimer & Roman, has been
won. but TO compel the few men strikers
TO agree 10 the settlement proposed by
MIR. Floresheiner the girls had TO use
forcible measures.
The strikers committee met the firm
yesterday and demanded the restoration
OF old prices the employment Of none but
union workers and work equally distrib-
uted
Mr.. Floresheimer granted all but the
prices. and accompanied the committee
to, where the strikers were waiting TO
discuss that question with them.
Ilere he offered TO compromise on ut
tie more than half the advance demanded
and his offer was accepted
A vote of thanks was extended 10 Mr..
Floresheimer who responded by treating
the girls to ice cream soda.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
Bryan
REACHES
CHICAGO.
After a Reception He Starts
With His Party for
indianapolis.

Chicago Aug. Hon. VIM j. Bryan
arrived in Chicago, today, at $50. He was
accompanied by Mrs. Bryan. their son.
Gov. and Mrs. Thomas of Colorado, and
Col. John I. Martin, sergeant-at-arms
OF the Kansas City Convention.
The party was met at the Union depot
by a local committee. several clubs and
large number of citizens. who gave them
an enthusiastic greeting.
The first public appearance Of the day
was made by Mr.. Bryan at Aurora, at
$40 n. m. He had just finished break
fast when he was called 20 the rear plat
form by the cries of a large crowd. Hon.
Samuel Alschuler. Democratic nominee
for governor of Illinois. greeted Mr.. Bry-
an, and was invited into his car
There were demands for a speech, but
none was made. Instead, Mr.. Bryan took
his position on the steps NJ the rear plat
form and shook hands with the people
as they crowded about. lie told tnem
that he desired 20 save His voice FOR the
Wednesday ordeal. and must, therefore,
decline 20 talk
As the train started there was cheer
for "the next president" from the crowd.
Mr. Bryan retired az II o'clock last
night just after passing Creston, Ia. AZ
that place the train was met by a dem
onstrative crowd. as ~ was also at Red
Oak. but nj these places the nominee
declined 90 speak.
When Mr. Bryan emerged from the
train IA Chicago he looked cool and fresh.
clean and bright. appearing well prepared
for an arduous day.
clad I'm light summer clothing he was
evidently prepared TO 20 through the day
with as much comfort as possible for n
presidential candidate entering upon the
first work OF the campaign. The commit
tee OF citizens who met the party was
headed by Mayor Carter Harrison. Ma
tional Committeeman Gahan. Robert r.
Burke and Frank Wenter. the latter ap-
pcaring as the representative Of the Ger
man-Amcrican clubs Of tho city
These with other leaders were admitted
inside the station gates. Their followers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
DOG DAYS BRING BIG DEMAND
FOR THE NEWS FREE ICE.

Now that dog days are with us again
the demand for free ice will be greater
than ever and nobody appreciates this
more than the icemen
Messrs. Abbott and Bellows. the veter-
an drivers of the News free ice wagons
cast their eyes slxyward the first thing
every morning and mentally calculate
about how much ice will be required.
A day like this they figure not only up
on taking out wagon load, but possibly
upon going back to the ice house for an
extra load.
Naturally, therefore, the free ice fund
will be drawn upon pretty heavily and
il stands TO reason that, If Il Is not ma
terially added to. the cash will give out
Just when ice is most needed.
In fact. the tag end of the summer Is
always the hardest on the poor, especially
a dIsagreeable summer such as this Is
likely To prove TO he.
30 let all charitably inclined persons sec
IL they cannot spare dollar or two for
this deserving cause
Every little helps, you know.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
Mcpherson Strands but Later
is Pulled Off Into Deep Water
-Four Hundred Soldiers Reach Shore
in Safety and Establish a Camp.
Vessel Sustained No Damage.

A large quantity OF the Mcpherson $
cargo has already been landed. sailors,
soldiers and island boatmen having work
ed all night.
At midnight an effort was made TO pull
the vessel free with winches, but the an
chor was dragged in without moving her.
Two small schooners and 20 or more fish
ing boats are still taking out quarter
master and ordnance stores to tighten the
ship
The troops on shore have a comfortable
camp, commanded by Capt. Chatfield.
Capt Burns, the navigating master of
the Mcpherson. said to d representative
Of the Associated Press:
IL have nothing 10 say about the cause
OF the accident, which will be determined
by investigation. ] laid a course from
Castle Island, 27 miles back TO pass three
miles west OF this reef following the same
course we have passed over many times.
Second officer Warrendren was on the
bridge. The night was dark and squally
and variation occurred. There were
many clouds. What the outlook first took
for cloud was soon observed TO be land.
''rhe engines were reversed. but the
ship struck before IL was possible to stop.
! was Immediately called. / ordered all
the ports and bulkheads closed. on inves-
tigation found no injury to the ship"
Aug. 3. 1880 y. m.-The Alene made an
effort to pull off the Mcpherson but fail
ed. In backing for a new position tho
cable caught I'm the propeller disabling
the Aene until the tide went out.
The Mcpherson is still discharging. her
cargo. Capt Burns thinks II probable
she can be pulled free at the next tide
about midnight.
A cablegram to the Associated Press
from Nassau. n. r., yesterday stated the
Mcpherson was foated August ;, without
sustaining damage and proceeded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
AT THE HOTELS.

" you want To make a hotel proprietor
or clerk mad just walk up to --.e desk
and close the register This is one thing
that all crelks are superstitious about, for
they believe that when the register Is
closed poor business will follow. In most
cases. when a stranger Is handling the
register the clerks eye him as cat does
a mouse. Any attempt made by him to
close the book will result I'm prompt pre-
vcntive action.
H. u. McFadden. +. n. Zelgler, ID. G..
Anderson and Mr.. and Mrs. Afford.
tourists. are az the Narragansett
r.. g.. Eagan. J. IA. Marks. Jr.. G.. G..
Dustin. j. G.. Chain. &. Low aud +. G..
Rafter of the New York New Haven and
Hartford railroad, from New Haven, are
at the Newman.
Greenwood OF Plymouth. Mass, who are
making an extensive tour of New Eng
land In an automobile, stopped at the
Narragansett this morning.
j. w. Conway OF Atlanta, Ga, Eugene
Martin, vicksburg. Miss; A. NJ. Richard
son and Walter Eaton of Boston. are at
the Narragansett.
John O.. Sayre and family OF Phlladel-
phia. ID. J. McKelvey. Mrs. G.. II. Nickel
voy OF ST. Josephs Mo-, are registered at
the Newman.
Walter Lawrence. proprietor OF the
sherman Square hotel. ~. Y, Is a guest Of
Proprietor Hall of the Narragansott. for
a few days
A. r. Sweetser. the Gorham Manufac-
turing Co. = New York representative, Is
at the Narragansett
A. r. Slower OF Boston. M. Levy of the
firm Of Fishel a. Levy. and u. G. Jacobs
OF New York. arc at the Narragansett
Y. H. Crane. superintendent OF the par
Tor and sleeping car department Of the
Consolidated road. located IN New York.
Is at the Narragansett
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
ONLY ONE.
They Have a Unique Record
in Providence as Well
as Elsewhere.

The reader can only find one remedy
which first gives local pro1e of its merits
and second demonstrates beyond doubt
that when ID cures the work is perma-
nent. Read this:
Mr.. Herbert c. Blood, policeman Of sta
ton 4, living at 50 Wilson street, says: Il
have nothing to add to the statement
made through our Providence newspapers
in the month of January. 1896. in which
] told my fellow citizens that Doans
Kidney Pills had cured me OF backache
and kidney complaint. II is now consider
ably over three years since .arst made
the fact known and ! just as ardenth
recommend that preparation TO the pub.
Tic as I did when it was first brought to
my notice. Doan's Kidney Pills act dp te
their representations"
For sale by all dealers, price 50 cents.
Foster-M -Milburn CO., Buffalo. n. ~Y. Sole
agents for the United States
Remember the name, DoAN's, and
take no substitute.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07

Fortune Island. Bahama Group. Aug 2.
THE United States transport McPher-
son with over 400 soldiers aboard went
aground on Windsor Reef, one mile south
of Fortune Island, at about o'clock this
morning
When she struck. in total darkness the
transport quickly listed to port and
caused considerable alarm to those on
board but when the troops were all
crowded on the starboard side she imme-
diateIy strai iehtened.
After the usual methods for floating a
ship had been tried without success. the
officers determined 10 land the troops
A considerable ground swell was on, but
the entire battalion was successfully
landed in the boats towed by a steam
launch.
The boats were afterwards employed In
conveying supplies 10 the shore for the
troops.
The battalion comprises Companies II.
ID and III, OF the Fifth infantry, Major
OF the vessel are Capt Burns, sailing
master, and Major Hutchins. quarter
master
When the accident occurred the Nc
Pherson was about three miles Off her
course II is impossible 10 account for the
deviation from her course.
The Mcpherson was considered 10 be In
no danger unless stoDh occurred. The
passengers remaining on board were per-
fectly comfortable and 1t was considered
that II a heavy blow came on they could
easily reach village two miles away
August the Atlas line steamer Alene
arrived during the night and hove to in
answer TO signals from the Mcpherson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
Two LOVERS.
Both After the Same Woman.
Smith Forcib|y Elected His
Rival From the House.

James a. Smith was fined $50 and costs.
in the 6th district court, today, for an as
sault upon Orlo Breckenridge. The AFFAIR
took place in house on Clemence street,
at an early hour this morning.
According TO the statement made by tho
police to the court, there were two ''lov-
ers" paying attention TO woman. Smith
went to the house, quite Unexpectedly
and found Breckenridge there.
He seized Breckenridge by the scruff OF
the neck. dragged him To the door.
punched. him in the eye and turned him
loose
Then the police gathered In Smith.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
IN HEAVY BAIL.
Mcguire Held In $4,000 foI
Assault on Eight-Year-
Old Girl

Boston, Aug 7.-Hugh Maguire. team
intent 10 kill upon Elizabeth Sullivan. $
years OF age, IL is alleged. after he had
committed criminal assault upon the
child on Sunday was arragned in the
Dorchester Municipal court before Judge
Churchill today on the charge of assault
with intent to rape.
Mcguire waived examination and was
held In $4,000 for his appearance before
the Superior court on the first Monday
In September. The victim OF the assault,
who has been in serious condition since
the affair, was saa. TO be comfortable to-
day, and II Is believed she will get well.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
CLAIMS $500 DAMAGES.

Antonio Grannetti has begun suit
against the Phenix Foundry TO recover
$500. The suit is based on the negligence
OF the management OF the foundry TO
have suitable appurtenances for Antonio
90 work with while engaged I'm a danger
GUS occupation.
The plaintiff has been working I'm the
foundry about six weeks. His duty was 10
carry molten iron IN ladies. One OF the
hoops of the ladlo was loose, and the hot
stun spilled on 90 the unfortunate mans
leEs and burnt him IN n horrible manner
John +. Conley Is counsel FOR Mr. Gran
sssL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
HAS DISCOVERED ASSETS.

Interesting news for a number OF peo-
pie r. contained I'm the statement that
Thomas =. lee. ESQ, who was appointed
by certain creditors Of Kenney Speedy
Relief Company. trustee. has found some
assets OF the concern.
Mr.. Lee thinks he can pay creditors n
dividend before long
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07

fares. express desire for transfer cards
But the foxy Union Railroad Company
will not issue transfer tickets in East
Providence.
Why?
Because II would establish a precedent
that would promptly be made use OF by
the people OF this city I'm their demand
for fair treatment at the hands OF the
local street railway company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
GERMAN SOCIALIST DIES.

Charlottenberg. Aug. 7.-Dr Liebknecht,
the well known member OF the Reichstag
and one OF the leaders of Socialism I'm
Germany. died last night.
lie was born at Giessen I'm 1896 and was
editor OF the vorwaerts the Socialist or
gan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
QUARANTINE AGAINST TAMPA.

Mcridin. Miss. Aug. AT = meeting
~ the executive committee of the state
board Of health held here last night an
order was issued declaring a quarantine
against the city OF Tampa. Fla.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
Bay Brecfe. blow

day and night NJ Oakland Beach Hotel
Try its comforts for week and you viii
stay there through the hot season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-07
No Matt,r HnwIarrs

or small your orders arc In Designing,
Engraving, ElectrotypinE or Printing, a
saving r. made and best work secured
with The J. J. Ryder Co, Il Washington
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-08-17
L0prOtestN
IndiferentismO OficiaI

PlAcenos haber sido los primeros en-
dar ell grito de protesta contra Ell orden
economico actual que nos han traido la
falta de provision y de estudio.
nos complace en- haber dado nues-
tro alerta s tempo, porque vemos con
satisfaction que hasta Washington han
llegado las quejas del malestar product
do por Is alte aeion de todo 10 existente,
y por la falta de m6todos para evitsr ell
desequilibrio.
Ell ministro del Tesoro NacionaI dice
que no le preooupa nj lie inquieta Ell es-
tado de cosas de 10 que sucede en- Puer
to Rico, pues eoGffa en- la pronts nor
malidad de los successes.
Como ell se7ior Ministro no vive en- ell
pats cuyas necesidades y Verdsdero es
tado desconooe, desde luego que no pue-
de sentirse inquieto por 10 que en- NADIA
le sfecta directamente.
Si como nosotros estuviese el en- Ell
pats, sintiendo ell frio de la situacion,
entonces serfa otrs cosa.
Ell vioio de que han adolecido STEM
pre- las autoridades de Puerto Rico en-
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-08-17
XIII

callar, Ia sonora Casalduo de Iglesias,
intereeandose por la libertsd de varIos
presos polfticos que sufrfan en- squella
cArcel, inici6 ell penssmiento de tele-
grafiar al Gobei nador: telegratie en- ell
acto. Los presos salieron Immediate
mente. Los de Camuy habfan salido va
Actos tan generosos por parte nuestra
y tan sigulicativos por parte del poder,
Ievantaban ell espfritu pdblico y de-
mostraban al pueblo que ell pscto era
una realidad tangible; que cesaba Ell
i'm perio del incondIcionalismo; que los
puertorriqueflos empezsban q v'vlr en-
una situacion digna respirar IN
ambiente puro y sano. Jamas se ha
visto en- colonia ninguna metamortosls
tan rapida tan completa. Cesaba Ia
eterna noche 40 levantaba ell sol del
dereeho de la justicis. Puerto-Rico
se convertia, de una ergastula vii, en-
uns sooiedad libre y regenerada. lQoe
crfmen mas atroz que ell crtmen de los
que haofan la transf inaudlta!
Mientras nosotros arrancabamos de
sus curules -porque ellos Sc negaban a
abandonarlas "a los alcsldes los
jueces conservadores; mientras lucha-
bamos por transformer la vida del pats,
dando acceso los hijos del pats, la dl'
sidencis intrigaba y laboraba en- Ma,
drid, por medic del senior Labra,
quien suponemos enganado por los IN
formes de sus amigos. El seflor Labra
eiercfa su acci6n en- ell ministerio do
ultramar, opinando que los dis'dentes
EsTABAN EN- MAYoRIA; que fuera de
ellos no exlstfan prestigios en- la colo
MIA; que Ell regimen autonomico iba a
perecer Sin en- ell conourso de Qaiho-
mes, de B.anco y de Fernandez Juncos;
que sc llegaha una situaoi0n imposi
bic que Ell, Ell viejo LEADER, Sc veria
obligado una campafla partamentaria
contra ell seflor Moret en- Ell coDgreso.
Ell seflor Moret no supo mantenerse
frme. Y empezo aquel perfodo trlste
de las tentativas para La UNION, para
LA coNcoRDIA, que, no por cuipa nues
ira, resultaban imposibles4
FL de Noviembre lego este despa-
che:
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-08-17

Todos los atropellos & injusticias
que vienen cometiendo las autori-
dades republicanas en- esta ciudad,
dlcen que obedecen q un fin po-
lttlc0.
No hace mucho quejabaso un
amigo nuestro d uno de esos re-
Publicanos que pasan por hom-
bres SepsGtoS, patriotGs ETC., de los
procedimientos arbitrarios puestos
On Practica por IN partido que Sc
llama dem6crata y que pretende
venir a hacer la felicidad del pals,
y ell hoDl61'e SenSato contest6:
ESQ no signifca NADIA: obede-
ce q un f1a potitico.
81 asf piensan los SenSatoS del
Partido republican, 5qu6 de extra
mar que la masa crea que esa es
la verdadera polftica?
No es extrafo, pues, que en-
Ponce ocurran los hechos que con
escandalo del pals hemos venido
presenciando.
Ningdn pueblo de la isla ha
adquirido la triste celebridad que
los republicanos le han dado a
Ponce, porque tambi6n en- ningdn
pueblo de la isla Sc ha pervertido
ell sentido moral como en- este.
Los republicanos, que hip6cTita-
mente dijeron que venian a rege-
nerar a este pueblo, no han hecho
otra cosa que pretender arrancarle a
pedazos las virtudes y las bondades
que siempre le distinguieron.
al pendenciero, al mat6n, al
vago, Sc le ha halagado, dejando
impunes sus fechorias, llevando
asi a la creencia de las gentes
senclllas, que la virtud, la honra-
dez y ell trabajo NADIA signifcan
en- la sociedad. iQu6 extralo, pues,
que ell NAL ejem plo cunda, y que
cada dia sea mayor ell ndmero de
matones, pendencieros y vagos
que pululan por esta ciudad? Pero
como decia Ell SenSdt0, este obede-
ce d un fin politico.