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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-08
TOUGH TRIO
Attacked WaiChman al The New
Line Wharf.

David D. Thresher, night watchman at
the Lonsdale wharf, was attacked and
severly wounded by three New Workers.
last night pervious to the steamers sail
ing for New York.
The three men were arrested by Officer
Haran Of the Third Police station and
were locked up at the station. They
gave their names as James Parry, How
ard Wright and Nicholas Smmermeyer.
The City OF Lawrence which is taking
the place OF the steamer Massachusetts,
while she is being repaired, lay out at the
Lonsdale wharf last evening while the
passengers were boarding her. Two bow
watchmen were stationed at the gang
plank OF the steamer, whose business 1t
was to examine the tickets OF the pas
sengers. AS is usual, Night Watchman
Thresher was standing just outside the
gangway near the ticket office.
About p. m. three suspicious looking
men hurried on the wharf and tried to
board the boat without showing any tick
cts. Seeing that the two officials could
not manage the trio. Mr.. Thresher went
TO their assistance, and catching hold of
two OF the men, pushed them TO one side
OF the gangplank. Mr.. Thresher then re-
turned to his old position.
Not so with the three men they confided
with one another and again tried To board
the boat. AS lney refused to show any
tickets Mr.. Thresher repeated his former
treatment OF them At this one OF the
men turned suddenly and struck at Mr..
Thresher's face knocking his hat off.
When the night watchman stopped to
pick IL up the tallest of the trio named
Wright kicked Mr.. Thresher squarely in
the jaw. Then they all fell upon their
victim
Officer Haran was at the dock i'm cti-
zen's clothes and witnessed the assault.
He Immediately went To the assistance
OF the night watchman and with Mate
Wharton's help succeeded in shutting up
the assailants I'm shed until the patrol
wagon removed them to the Third sta
ton.
Thresher's face was badly bruised and
cut by the men The right side OF his mouth
was cut and the lower lip hanging out
ward tooth OF tho lower jaw had
penetrated the lower lip and protruded
outward through the skin. Another tooth
knocked out while third hung by a
thread only.
Or. A. C. Mahoney attended the wound
ed man. The loose tooth was extracted
and several stitches taken 20 close up the
wounds upon the night watchmans face.
Mr. Threshcr returned 20 his work. lie
says that in his service OF two years at
the wharf this Is the first time he has
ever been called upon 20 defend himself.
This morning the n.Sn were arraigned
before Judge SweetlanH Each pleaded not
guilty and they were held I'm 5000 each for
trial tomorrow. a few minutes later they
reconsiderod and pleaded guilty.
Parry and Simermeyer got 80 DAYS each
and Wright who did the brutal kicking
cot 80 days In Jail
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-08
THE RESERVES
Naval Militia Doing Good Work
in Quonsst Camp.

Despite the rainy weather the Naval
Reserves are doing their regular routine
work in camp in an admirable manner.
Ensign Gladdings boat crew made sue
cessful trip to Conanicut island, where
they camped for the night and had no
mishap. except that the wind blew one
man overheard on the return trip. The
man was quickly recovered, however.
none the worse for his bath.
The drill of yesterday began with bat
TALON drill and developed into extended
order work. The command was taken
over the rough country east of the parade
ground and much practice gained I'm
seeking cover and getting over rough
territory
The boat drill in the afternoon was
made impracticable by the heavy show
ers, but as soon as they were over Com
mander Lawton took his men out In bat
talon drill when they did some creditable
work.
In view OF planning the attacking
partys march Lieut.. Bridgham made
reconnaissance OF all the approaches to
camp yesterday traversing the rough
ground and fording the creeks, and he
reports that an attacking party can nnu
plenty of cover but difficult marching
Lieut.. Sykes continued the drilling OF
and the torches. Capt. Bixby of the
Machine Gun Battery is anxious to have
some of his men acquire knowledge of
the signal code and with this I'm view
he has obtained permission from head
quarters and Commander I.awton for
three or four batterymen to spend
day In camp with the Naval Reserves
studying the code. The men will take
their own tent and subsistence when they
go.
Ensign Richardson is officer OF the
day and tomorrow il will be Ensign
Gladding. while Ensign Pittman will I'll
out the short day Saturday.
Former Commander Little Of the Naval
Battalion Is expected TO visit the camp
Friday. and II is probable that Adjt.
Cen. Sackett and Lieut.. Col Warfield
may also be In camp that day.
Ensigns Reed and Richardson took their
boat crews out for distant service last
night Lieut.. Bridgham also took out
a force for land duty
Visitors at camp have been very few
thus far and the restaurant and hackmen
are complaining OF poor patronage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-08
TWELVE CASES..
WoonsOcket Now Has That
Number Of Smallpox Patients.

Health officer William c. Monroe Of
Woonsocket discovered the 18th case Of
smallpox In that city yesterday after
noon. The patient is Alfred Bergeron,
now living at 1888 Social street Young
Bergeron told Dr. Monroe that he was
employed In the grocery store OF Joseph
Mennier & Son on Cumberland street,
but that he quit work there last Thurs
day and has since been ill at home Erup-
uons have been noticeable on his face
for several days Or. Monroe says that
they are now typical.
The health department docs not look
upon this case IN q serious light There
are already seven smallpox patients IN
the house and though Dr. Monroe visits
the place daily he learned OF BerEeron' +
ease from outside sources. Besides the
case was found In an already affected
district and there are no evidences of
the spreading 10 any extent In the city
Of Woonsocket.
\ number ~ tho buildings ~ the small
pox hospital at Cass Park have been COM
ploted and the patients will be moved
thithcr next Monday.
The River Spinning mill operatives were
go well vaccinatcd that tho health au-
thoritles believe The disease mas been
materially hindered
The houses wherein any smallpox pa
ticnt or patients have been living will
be thoroughly cumlgated after the victims
are removed 10 the new hospital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-08

The town council of East Providence
held its regular meeting yesterday after
noon In order TO consider the "slot ma
chine" question.
The police committee. composed OF
Messrs. Logan and Johnson. to whom
was referred the petition Of Messrs. Nor
ris and Renick asking that the gambling
i'm their section of the town be sup
pressed, presented their report which was
as follows:
East Providence, Aug. Z, 1901.
To the Honorable Town Council:
The committee of police, 10 whom was
referred the communication OF the Rev.
Messrs Norris and Renick, have given
considerable time TO the examination of
the allegations contained therein and
make the following report:
The communication stated among other
things that there was gambling resort
near River street with an elaborate out
tit running in bold and utter defiance OF
the law Upon application being made 10
these gentlemen by Serst. Monroe and a
member OF your committee for any evil
dence that would assist in closing the
ing about IT, except by heresay and that
Mr.. Renick said that he knew only what
he had been told by Mr.. Norris.
A member of your committee then visit
ed at night the house where this gambling
was said to be taking place, II was
effectually closed. no lights visible. and
no persons entering or coming out. Mr.
Renick admitted that il did not appear
10 be doing much business. There was
certainly no open and bold defiance of
the law. Your committee tried TO gain
entrance, but could not do so or get any
reply
After a patient and fruitless search for
ai do. g.r
rant breaking into the place. your COM
mittee learned who was the reputed pro-
prietor, visited him and gave him three
DAYS in which TO pack up his goods and
move out OF town.
on the second day he left His goins
under such circumstances is OF course,
a virtual admission that he had been en-
gagged in unlawful business. but we would
have been unable 10 get any evidence that
would justify prosecution. So far as
we can learn II was never conducted
openly. and his patrons were persons who
came from out of town on invitation. 1t
no longer exists. however.
The communication also states that
the signers have evidence that slot ma
chimes are used in the exhibition OF OBJ
scene and Indecent pictures. In regard
to this, we have 10 say that we found
on exhibition on Lincoln avenue a ma
chine exhibiting pictures which. in our
opinion. are of tins character and have
caused IL TO be taken out
We have heard also OF a similar one on
exhibition on Narragansett avenue. and
II the report is found TO be correc; II will
be removed within - hours from now.
Mr.. Norris thinks that the hand living
picture machines at Crescent Park arc of
this character, but we do not think so
We have examined everything OF this
kind on exhibition there. and while some
Of them are very probably OF a character
that would not attract people OF refined
tastes. they are only such pictures as are
TO be seen daily on the stage, on rfTp ttii-
boards In the shape Of thea tricsl posters.
and in some Of the more shly weekly
papers. Similar, II not the same. pictures
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-08
SENT POEM
WITH SHIRT.
Monros's Warning Verse &c.
cured Him a Brids-to- Be.
LAUNDRY CASHIER REPLIED.
Correspondence Was Followed bya Meeting
and Now tho Young People Are En-
gagged 10 Be Married

Atlantic City. Aug. s-The song OF a
blue negIigee shirt has won for William
II. Monroe a BRIDE He announced today
that he was engaged TO Ruth NJ. Kimble,
cashier of the Barnes-Erb Laundry com
pany OF Philadelphia
Monroe is the representative of large
tobacco firm and lives in New York.
While in Philadelphia last April on bust
ness he saw i'm haberdasher's window
a nogligee shirt OF unusually attractive
design, which he bought
lie was proud OF his purchase. but
feared that it might not keep it's color
in the laundrys cleansing process. A
suggestion to be careful in the washing
might be needed by the laundress. he
thought. and he wrote the following
verse. which he sent with the shirt:
To cleanse this shirt may cause some
bother:
Please be very careful when it's in the
water.
You see. its color is most true:
Preserve the same with indigo blue.
And now. my dear it's up 10 you.
Mr. Monroe attached his signature and
sent the shirt to the Barnes-Erb laundry.
The note fell Into the hands OF Miss
Kimble. the cashier. She asked that the
SilIN pe returned 10 neT Wnen Inlsned.
Next day Mr.. Monroe was summoned
back 10 New York. He dispatched a
messenger 10 the laundry for his shirt,
packed II hurriedly I'm his portmanteau
and took the first train
Before returning the shirt 10 Mr. Mon
roe Miss Kimble wrote a verse in reply
TO the one received. When Monroe
brought out the negligee a few days la ter
Miss Kimbes note dropped out. This
is what she had written:
The note with your shirt was duly re-
ceived
And my answer sincere you must be-
lieve:
Each time I leaned way over the tub.
j thought of YOU at every rub.
And when the water was good and hot,
i lathered away and forgot you not.
Monroe would have answered the note.
but had lost the address of the laundry.
He wrote to the PHILADELPHIA hotel where
he had STAYED 10 get the desired ad-
dress. but received no reply.
Monroe came 10 Atlantic City a weef
ago on his vacation. The Philadelphia
Laundry association was here on an eX-
cursion, with headquarters at the Blue
Cavern Grotto. Monroe was in the
Grotto one evening when ne met party
OF friends. He was introduced to Miss
Kimble. and the authorship of the verses
subsequently, was disclosed.
Miss Kimble and Monroe promptly fell
In love with each other, with the result
as stated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-08

Henry Hanlon of u Myrtle street re-
ports either strayed or stolen from the
premises. a blue belton setter valued at
800.
James Fitzsimmons and Frank Dom
nelly were fined s. and costs each in the
| police court today for revelling on Eddy
street yesterday.
Bertram Hart. 1s years old. was placed
| on probation until Dec. 9th by Judge
| from Thomas Bowen.
Michael Heeney OF l27 Richmond street
had company last night. and after his
guests had gone missed t2.25 from his
pocket and suspects. etc
Frank Wilson, tramp, was fined 81
stealing 81 whip from DR.. James +.
Hawkins buggy yesterday
Samuel fisherman. of 227 Willard ave-
nue.. complains to the police that on Aug.
Attn his house door key was stolen and
on Aug. 9Th the keys to his shop were
appropriated
Luigi Greece and Giuseppe Margaruso
had a drunken dispute at No. % Crout
street last Saturday night and Margaruso
was cut a little upon his shoulder. with
some kind Of sharp Instrument. 10 the
police unknown. Today Greece pleaded
not guilty TO making the assault and was
held in 500 for trial next week Friday.
A representive OF the News has secured
a letter from Past Chancellor William s.
MoQuitty OF Enterprise lodge h. OF p.
stating that he had arrived in Queenstown
with his wife safe and sound. He re-
ports very pleasant trip. saying that at
no time was the water rougher than in
Narragansett Bay.
James II. Thurston was before the
Sixth district court todayf or keeping a
disorderly house on South Main street,
and was held In $1,000 for trial Aug 18th.
Agent Thurber took two littv children
from the house yesterday. who were I'm a
starving condition and almost naked. The
father and mother were both off on a
drunk.
terday for breaking and entering the
Cruickshank machine shop, on Eddy
street. Tuesday night. admitted. in the
Sixth district court today. that he was in
the shop. but not for the purpose OF COM
mitting a larceny, and that being practi-
cally a plea OF not guilty. he WAS held in
$500 for trial on the 18th.
Salvatore Badessa was found not guilty
In the police court today of revelling on
Richmond street. Tuesday John Doherty
was arrested at the same time and place
and yesterday was fined s. and costs. Ba-
dessa keeps barber shop on Richmond
street. and two weeks ago he and Do
herty had a dispute. Doherty went to
the shop Tuesday and picked fuss and
Badessa and his witnesses today con-
vinced Judge Pirce that he was acting in
self-defense only.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-08
BOAT CAPSIzED.
Arthur D. Kennedy Lost His Life
OFF Yacht Club House.

An unfortunate drowning accident oc-
Cured off the Rhode Island Yacht Club
house yesterday. Arthur ID. Kennedy OF
62S Westminster street, employed by Will
liam r. Greene. druggists. was at the
club house procuring water for cruise
that he and several other young men
were intending to make down the bay.
While he was getting the water his
tender drifted from the club house float.
AS soon as Kennedy saw the tender
drifting away he secured another boat
and began rowing after his own craft.
Steward Mossard observed the man and
thought him able TO manage boat.
But somehow, probably because the
water was very rough, Kennedy's craft
was overturned and the men at the club
house soon heard him crying for help.
Steward Mossard and another man
quickly procured n boat and rowed to the
drowning mans assistance. Though
Kennedy was capsized within 100 yards of
the club house. and though not over four
minutes had elapsed before the men ar
rived at the spot, nothing was 10 be seen
OF the young man; nor anything found
but his hat that was floating upon the
water. The current was running so strong
that II would have been difficult for "A
good swimmer 10 keep aiioat.
A search was instituted by several mem
bers OF tho Pawtuxet Naval Reserves
and other friends OF Kennedy last even
ing a. low tide, His body was discovered
about 2 o'clock by Fred Kennedy. Ar
thurs brother, and with u the body OF
Walter Whipple.
Kennedy was about "a years old and un-
married. lie leaves several sisters and
brothers. lie was o stepson of Dr. Edgar
{. Yates OF this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-08
Summer Literature Of the N. ", N. n.
ar5 H. a.

The summer resorts Of the New York
New Haven a Hartford railroad IN south.
eastern New England. occupying largely
the coast shores and the beautiful Islands
Sound of them. from Roston hav awav
round 20 Newport and the Narraransoft
Pier and Watch Hill localities present
attractions superior 20 any that can he
found a'onr the Atlantic coasts elsa-
where. and number their constituents nv
rreussnds. representing every section ~
tho country. The south shore from
Nsrfasket ~ Duxhurv. Plymouth Cfhe
American Merca) Cane Cod. the islands
% Nsrthas Nineysnd and Nantucket
pux,srd's hav and its shores Newport
the queen OF watering places" tho
Mount Hone and NarraganFcft hsv
shores and islands. Watch nm and
Block rsIand-hcre are ocean resorts
crowded with fsscinations and uneauaIled
attractive and recreative qualities and
within easy reach cf all Send for book
'ef descriptive Of any one or All ~ these
localities. and for Manual of summer
Resorts" giving fuii information regard
Ing excursion rates. hotels. etc. 70 Gen.
'<rsi PaSscrEcr Agent y v. ~ Va ".
n r. Room Jf. Terminal station. Bos-
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-08
80. ov,- finx x.ar,.

MRS wfNsrow'S SOOTHING SYRUP
aas been used for over nifty years BY
millions of mothers Tor their children
Iaothes the child softens the gums. al
lays all pain. cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Diarrohea. II Will re-
hcve the por little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by druggists IN every part OF the
vorld. Twenty-Five cents n bottle. Be
sure and atk for Mrs. Winslov's Sooth-
ing syrup" and take no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-08
PUBLIC AUCTION.

Estate OF Catherine Flynn will he sold
at public auction 10 settle the above es-
tate on Tuesday. August 18th. at "
o'clock noon, on the premises, at l7S
Holden street, all the land and buildings
and improvements thereon. consisting OF
one o. story two-famhy house.
Terms or sale. 500 down on day OF
sale: balance on delivery Of deeds. For
other Information apply 90 G.. A. Schuy-
Ter. 27i Main street. Room 10. Pawtucket
II
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-08
THE WEATHER

Boston. August s-For New England:
Fair tonight and Friday; lisht southwest
TO west winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-08
N kEWSLETS.

What, fishing on Sunday?
And the Parsons face was firm.
The Urchin said: "G'wan. you jay!
I'm drowfn' of this worm!"
Life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-08

Prince fsikita ~ Montenegro. who has
already achieved some literary reputa tion
st the author of drama entitled THE
Enpress OF the Balkans" Is about 10
the career of his ancestor. Duke Stephen
cf Herxegovina.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-08-01
NUMBER II.

The delegates to the State Con-
vention were elected as follows. all
of whom are against the insur-
gents:
Charles Whitmore and Vim. G.
Hinebaugh, of District No. ID,
and ]. c. Brydon, of District No.
4, The delegates were empowered
to appoint their own alternates.
At this juncture Mr.. Richard T.
Browning rendered his resignation
as chairman of the County Com
mittee, stating that he did so in
the interest of harmony. The del
egates to the State convention will
recommend the appointment of a
member of the county committee
in his place. Of course it is well
to remember that the new commit
teeman will not be an insurgent.
The convention has left MANY
sore spots which will require the
application of much balm and soft
words to heal over and the end is
not yet.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-08-01
Reward for Dynamiters.

Information having reached me
that on or about July 10th viola
lions occurred on Savage River
against the law forbidding the use
of dynamite in taking or destroy
ing fish in any of the streams of
this State, 1 have invoked the aid
of the county officials of Garrett
to enforce Sec. 1903, P. L. L., and
to assist me in bringing the guilty
parties to justice, and I will pay
liberal reward for any information
furnished the States attorney, any
of my deputy wardens or myself
that will lead to the sarrest and
conviction of the dynamiters wher-
ever they may be found.
JNo. w. AvERITT,
State Game Warden,
Cumberland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-08-01
Died..

MURPHY.-Mrs. Mary Murphy,
aged SO years, died On July Goth
at the home of her son, Davis
Murphy, in District No. s. The
funeral took place on Sunday, the
2Sth inst, and was conducted by
Rev. John M. Davis, of Oakland.
A large number of relatives and
friends were in attendance at the
funeral. The deceased was a con-
sistent member of the Methodist
Episcopal church for a great many
years.
MEEHAN.-At his residence in
Oakland, On Friday morning last
of general debility, James Meehan,
aged about IS years. The deceas-
ed was resident of Garrett county
for fifty years or more, coming to
this coantry from Ireland. He
was a member of the Catholic
church. His funeral took place on
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock after
service in St. Peters church. The
1nterment was made at Oakland.
HAsKELL.-Mrs. Elizabeth Has
kell, widow of the late Henry
Haskell, died at her home in Oak
land on Friday evening last of
paralysis, she having been stricken
the morning previous and from
which she never rallied. Her flu
neral took place on Sunday after
noon from St. Peters Catholic
church, the interment being made
in the Catholic cemetery.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-08-01

enough "poi" and a few other
things to eat, without working,
they are satisfied unless they are
influenced by demagogues and
adventures. They are as a whole
not very clearly in their habits,
but rather more so than many
other races.
The native Hawaiian band was
heard upon various occasions and
also some of the native singing
and instrumental music by the
Quintette Club. Some of the
Hawaiian music is beautiful and
seems to breathe passion and
poetry, to have a soul-stirring as
well as tuneful character. I was
so charmed and surprised at the
quality of the native music that
asked DR.. Wall why some of the
native music was not translated
and published. He first laughed,
but finally answered by quoting
one of their characteristic Hawai-
ian songs, called THE Maui Girl. "
The singer is supposed to be the
lover of the girl in question, and
gives a fervid description of her
many charms. She has beautiful,
soft eyes, into whose wonderful
depths he fondly loves to gaze;
she has pearly teeth, nut brown
tresses, ruby lips and cheeks whose
bushes bring to shame the bloom
of some of their flowers, which
take the place of Our roses. So far
the Hawaiian lover is getting along
famously, with fervid magma
ton like civilized lover, but then
comes a change as he sings of her
chief charm, as being a maiden
who is very fat, and the reason
why their songs are not translated
become evident. The language,
also, was not always according to
American ideas of polite literature
We all regretfully left Honolulu
at daylight on the morning of Feb
ruary rs, after stay Of three days
which were days of pleasure to all
of us, but altogether too short and
too few of them.
L. E. JEWELL.