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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
ALDERMEN
HOLD SHORT
SESSION.
Nj. Reynolds Again Elected
President Pro TsmpoTs--ko
Other Business Transacted

The board OF aldermen met in special
session this morning TO elect president
pro tenn during the absence OF President
Vincent
Alderman. Reynolds was elected to the
Office at a meeting held over week ago.
but the election was declared void owing
to a clause IN the city charter which pro-
hibits the election OF a president pro
tempore unless both the mayor and the
president Of the board are absent from
the city.
Alderman Vincent left the city several
weeks ago and last evening Mayor Gran
ger departed for New York. This neces-
STATED the calling OF n special meeting
and this morning Alderman Reynolds was
again elected.
No other business being on the docket
the session adjourned 20 Aug 5th at
clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
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THE CONSTITUTION
is HAULED OUT.
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Cup Defender on the ways" at Bris-
to|--Underbody Found to Be Remark
ably CIean--W0rk Of the Crew.

The Constitution was successfully
hauled out on the marine railway at
Bristol this morning so that the craft
was completely out Of water at 1890
O'Clock
The crew were set at work very barely
stacking Up the head rigging In order 10
get IL out OF the way and thus allow the
boat to come as high up on the railway
as possible.
The Constitution was warped into the
slip about o'clock and the cradle lower
ed underneath the keel. when the diver
went down and adjusted the wedges OF
the cradle on the port side. This being
done, the scow on which the diving outfit
was placed was moved around TO the
fstarboard side and again the diver set In
position the remaining set OF wedges
As soon as the boat was properly
placed on the cradle. the signal 10 go
ahead was given and the revolving drum
was set In motion. In less than ten min
utes the Constitution was out on the
railway.
An examination OF the new underbody
plating showed that the craft was re-
markably clean. considering the fact that
she had been in the water for several
weeks. When she was last hauled out
Tor the purpose OF being secured the un-
derbody plates were treated with an oil
substance, said TO be a composition Of
palm oil. The result was that scarcely
any foulness fore and aft was found, and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
FINANCIAL'NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street, July i7.--The coalers were
weak spots in the opening dealings. Erie
common and LIST pfd. losing about point
and the I'd pfd. pa. U. $. Steel stocks re-
sisted the weakness in London where the
common was down 2is and the preferred
before the opening here q. S. Steel
opened here with sales OF 10000 shares at
SIl2 to 3I2l. compared with 3Sts last night
and the pfd. after an opening decline OF
B recovered practically all OF the loss
There was support for the Pacncs
Grangers and Southwesterns. several OF
which showed fractional gains.
The market was supported aud stocks
which were lower at the start scored full
or partial recoveries. There was an alb
scence OF any large offerings on the rise.
Continued buying of ST Paul and Union
Pacific combined with the inside support
of L. s. steel made the bears cautious in
putting out lines. They made. some Inn
preston on Missouri Pacific, Kansas and
Texas pfd.. Tobacco and Lackawanna,
which yielded and ,. Elsewhere prices
mainly ruled above yesterdays close, the
net advance reaching 4lf In Sugar. 2S In
General Electric, 2@s in ST. Paul. ia in
North American; 2 in ST. Paul. pfd. and
/ TO Ia In u. s. Steel Union Pacific,
Southern Pacific. Western Union, South
ern Railway pfd.. Rock Island and N. Y.
Chicago and ST. Louis "a pfd The mar
ket was strong all around at II o'clock.
An unauthenticated rumor that the steel
strike would be settled within As hours
was followed by heavy buying of the
u. >. Steel stocks and the common sold
up TO 3S& and the preferred To 3Sh. These
prices were IA and PA, respectively,
above the opening lowest. Other stocks
We're easing off until the movement be-
gan in the steels. The entire list then
rose vigorously, Rock Island gaining
from the lowest and Atchson. Union Pa
cific and ST. Paul selling lss and as above
close. Noon prices were the
best of the morning and then tendency
was aggressively higher Many stocks
were / TO points over last night. Bonds
were dull and irregular.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
WATER IN MINES
Shafts in Which Machinery is
Stopped Said to Be Flooded.

Pittston. Pa. July 1.-THE mines in
this section which are idle owing to the
stationary hrenen strike are said to be
filling with water despite the efforts OF
officials who are themselves in the engine
rooms endeavoring 20 keep the pumps
working The operatives are discharging
the stationary engineers who refuse 70
take the strikers places.
The coal operators today issued the
following statement
We gave our answer 10 the men ln re-
gard 10 their demands some time ago.
which was that we could not grant tho
demands they made nor will we retract
from that stand now. An the big com
paniee are agreed 10 this and an have de-
oided 10 quietly await Developments
The hremen have received an increase
Of 10 per cent last October. along with
the other men and their demands an this
time cannot and will not be granted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
DOUGHTYINQUEST
Corcnsr Lincoln Begins Inquiry
Into Dsath Of Young Woman.

The inquest into the death OF Miss
Lottie Doughty. the young woman who
was fatally injured in an accident on
Broad street several weeks ago. was be-
gun by Coroner Eugene Lincoln at his
office this afternoon Miss Mary Giblin,
the young woman who was with Miss
Doughty at the time the unfortunate ac-
cident occurred was the first witness eX-
amined. She testified that she was Is
years old and had known Miss Doughty
about "A year Said that on the evening
the collision occurred. in which the UNI
fortunate young woman lost her life she
met Miss Doughty and they both Journey
cd TO Rhodes -on- the -PawtuXet.
Miss Giblin then went on 10 describe In
detail the trip out Broad street and then
the journey back home again and how
the accident happened In wfech she was
slightly hurt and Miss Doughty rendered
unconscious. She remained on the stand
for over an hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
STEAMER FREMONT.
Continued From Page One).


personal effects, but the company will. as
far as possible, make good their loss.
SENATOR ALDRICH ON BOARD.
The Wild Duck is an iron vessel. built
by the late John NJ. Forbes OF Boston.
| and is now owned by Gen. f. w.
Greene OF New York. Since the first
OF July the yacht has been chartered to
United States Senator n. w. Aldrich,
who with his wife and daughter was on
board making trip from New York 10
Narragansett Bay
Senator Aldrich said he and his family
were asleep I'M the cabin when the COLI
sion occurred. and were awakened by
the crash, although they did not feel the
shock OF the impact The men OF the
crew sleeping in the forecastle. however,
were thrown from their hunks
The plates of the yachts stem are In
dented and bent to one side badly. The
bowsprit which was carried away, was
afterward picked up and was towed
astern of the yacht Repairs Will prob
ably be made at New London.
WOULD NOT TALK.
The steamer city Of Lowell arrived at
her pier in New York with lAl passengers
aboard taken from the fremont
On the Lowell were the purser and
several members OF the crew OF the Ire
mont They declined TO make any state
ment concerning the collision saying that
the accident will be Investigated officially
in the near future and that they viii be
called as witnesses.
CAPT sTRAHAN's STATEMENT.
Capt G. r. Strahan of the yacht Wild
Duck this noon filed his protest at the
New London custom house. in his sworn
statement Capt Strahan says that the
yacht left New York yesterday at i;20 p.
m. proceeding eastward through Hell
Gate.
When about one-quarter OF "A mile cast
OF Cornheld nehtship thick fog shut in.
Capt. Strahan Immediately slowed down
60 half speed and kept the whistle blow
ing every minute.
When IS minutes east OF Cornheld light
the lookout reported "a white light one
quarter point off the starboard bow.
Hearing no answer To the blasts OF the
whistle, Capt Strahsn signalcd 90 the
engine rom 20 'full back speed astorn'
Before the headway OF the yacht could
be checked. however. she crashed into the
steamer fremont. The Wild Duck carr
ried away her headgoar and smashed s4v-
eral feet OF her plate.
The impact carried away the starboard
anchor With % fathoms of chain. The
yacht was held faSt and was unable to
go TO the assistance of the other vessel
Cant. Strahan ordered the boats cleared
away and the pumps manned but exam
nation revealed the fact that the yacht
WAS not making water. The anchor
chain had foulcd and over one hour was
required 10 bring the hook TO the sur
face.
Meanwhile three other vessels came
alongside. but finding the yacht able 90
take care of herself went 90 the assist
snce OF the fremont The Wild Duck
then steamed I'm shore and anchored near
saybrook Point untU morning when she
made for New London. reaching that port
al daylight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
WORK OF THIEVES
House Of Col. Frank S. Arnold
Entered and Robbed.

Col. Frank s. Arnold returned to the
city, yesterday. for a brief stay He and
hs family are summering in the country.
Col, Arnold discovered that sometime
within week. his house. at No. 377
Prairie avenue, had been entered.
'fhe thief or thieves had climbed ,Ip
porch and gotten I'm through a second
story window.
lot OF clothing belonging TO Mrs, Ar
mold and himself, and some sifverware
had been taken.
Col Arnold does not know the extent
of looting or how much ne Is out by the
undesirable call of his unlimited guests
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
CATERING COMPANY CHARTERED

Lloyd A. Tillnghast or this city. Ed
mund wilcox of Wavcrlv Mass and
Frederick \, Tillinghast Of Arlington. II.
J.. filed papers today incorporotine Tho 7.
a. Tillinghast company. The corporatlop
Is constituted FOR the purpose OF engag-
Ing IN catering. abking and making con
tecuonery; also OF owning, operating and
managing hotels and restaurants. Tho
total amount OF stock is 10 bo 100000 az
Nidcd into 1000 shares valued az 800 each
or these No arc 20 be preferred stock. and
90 common stock Tho corporation is TO
be located IN Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
OAKLAND BEACH.

The heated season will see large In
crease In the arrivals at the hotel. Mr.
Tillnghast is doing all I'm his power to
make his guests comfortable and IL sue
ceedlng
Mrs. Rhodes has Joined her husband,
Dr. Aaron Rhodes. Both will spend the
entire season.
George NJ Parks has returned from a
trip TO Maine
Every day rho golf links have more
recruits 20 the game. Under the tutorage
OF the new teacher there Is much TO be
expected of some 81 the players
Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Foster spent the
day in Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
THIS STRIKE
PROVED
4 FAILURE.
MachInIsts Give Up tho Battle
Against Tho C0iIrsII Press
Company Of Westerly.

The striking machinists at the press
works Of c. Il. Cottren & Co.. at West
weeks In an attempt 10 enforce their de-
mands for an Increase OF pay, today re-
turned to work unsuccessful in that they
gained no concession from the firm,
The plant had not been closed single
day during the entire time The firm am
nounces lat IL entertains no ill-feeling
against any o. the men and as soon as
business improves all will be taken back
who offer an apology for the inconve-
nience they may have caused
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
The TABLeS TURNED.

The attempt of Rev Frank VI. Decker
or westerly TO stop Sunday baseball
playing developed tho fact that the ,,inl
ister had himself violated the marriage
laws OF the state by uniting two couples
without the license which the statutes
provide
There IL hne ~ ave hundred dollars
Tor each violation or the statute rniat-
ing TO marriage
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
REsCRIPT HANDED DOWN

The following rescript was handed down
today by the appellate court today in the
case of Mary McDonough VS. William Nc
Donough: THE evidence IN this case Is
simply that OF the plaintiff and defendant
They differ I'm their statements and the
jury evidently believed the plaintiff The
court therefore cannot disturb the verdict
either upon the question OF liability or
damages. Petition for new trial denied"
small sum was Involved In this
case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
BOUGHT BY A SYNDICATE.

Ellsworth. Me, July IA syndicate
composed largely OF Ellsworth men has
purchased the Pope, Harris & Co., mill
property at East Machas. The purchase
includes two saw mills, a srlst mill. store
a farm OF several hundred acres with
farm buildings, and $1,000 acres OF timber
land The price paid was I'm the neigh
borhood of 100000.
In the syndicate are Dr. a. C.Hagorthy,
A. w. King, John A. Peters Jr.. Il. H.
Greely and J. H. Giles. OF Ellsworth, and
w. III. Knight, of East Machias.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
AMERICAN SHOES IN AUSTRIA

Vienna. July 1T.-Dcputy Baumann has
been commissioned by the representative
OF the boot and shoe trade 20 question
the Statthalter In the lower Austrian Diet
as To what that body intends TO 90 In re-
gard 90 the threatened invasion OF the
Vienna market by an American syndi-
cate.
The local boot and shoe men consider
that American competition menaces the
very existence Of tue whole local indus
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
THREE DROWNED.
Boys Lose Their Lives While
Bathing al GIoVsrsVIIIa

Gloversville. n y. July i7.-Throe boys.
aged about IS years old. were drowned in
bathing pond IN this city last night
They were In a crowd of bathers and
their disappearance was not noticed untll
a boy happened % step on the BODY or
one OF the drowned boys
An experienced swimmer then dived and
Ieco.ereo he bodies Of Harry Gehrman.
Calvin Mills and Fred Vines. All Wing
close together In about six feet of water
0ehrman and Mills were inexperienced
swlmnlers. All the boys Are members
~ prominent fsmillea
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17

The committee on accounts met az 3
o'clock In City Hall today
Though no more smallpox cases have
been reported the interest I'm getting vac
cinated has not tagged In the least many
people. are daily visiting the health de-
partment in order to secure vaccination
cerfihcataa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
FLOODS IN JAPAN

yokohama, July 1.-The prevailing
torreniial fan OF rain has caused exten.
siNe Hoods throughout Japan. Cr,at
damage has resulted and there have
been numerous fatalities. Sixty men lost
thef hVss through the flooding OF coal
mine at Nushu. due 10 the rain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
AN APPEAL TAKEN

claim of appeal was fied on tho es.
tate of Jencks Mowry in the rnunicipsl
court today Judge Sphinx approved the
bond 10 prosecute the appeaI.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-17
WAS RUN DOWN.
Claim Made by Carmons|Ia
Vaccara In Her Damage Suit.

Carmonella vaccara OF East Providence
as begun suit against Joseph Mccormick
OF the same town. The plaintiff claims
that as she was going along North Broad
wa 10 her home she was run down by
carelessly driven team owned by Mr.. Nc
Cormack.
Severe fractures TO several ribs she des-
ignates as resulting from the accident.
Harry c. Curtis Is counsel for the plain
tiff.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08
Library Property Sold.

The ladies' of the library associa-
tion in this city have sold their lot
and buildings on Main street. The
purchaser is at present unknown. but
was represented by R. S. Lewis, who
paid for the property $7.O05 net, no
commission being charged. The as
sociation will decide in few days on
one of two locations-the Episcopal
church vacant corner on Fifth and
Macon or the old First Presbyterian
church property. Possession is to be
given to the library property about
November lst.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08
Prize Scholarship.

Miss Anna Proctor, one OF the finest
South Canon's young lady teachers,
has, through competitive examina-
tion, been awarded scholarship
from Colorado, in the Dread College,
located at Worcester, Massachusetts.
The college is devoted to Domestic
Science. Miss Proctor's scholarship
will ehd September a, 1902, and she
expects to take her departure for
Worcester in about week. The
young lady has received many COM
pliments on the successful ending of
the contest in her favor.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08

Mrs. Merl Cotfman, who for the
past two years has been the efficient
hello in the central telephone Office
in this city, has resigned her position
and will go to Denver, where she has
accepted position in Hyman's con-
fectionery parlors. Mrs. Coffman was
always courteous to the patrons of
the telephone Office, and her many
friends trust she will do well in her
new position.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08

Henry Beckham and brother ]. H.
Beckham returned last week from
Quartz Creek. Gunnison county, where
they had been on fishing trip. These
gentlemen had such an enjoyable time
that they have returned to Quartz
Creek, and are accompanied by Mr..
]. H. Beckham, Jr., and wife, and
Miss Nellie Smith af Kansas City.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08

A grandstand for use during Labor
Day celebration will be erected on the
south side of Main street and extend
from Keables' drug store to the Eu-
reka Bargain store. The privilege to
sell refreshments on the grandstand
is being sharply contested for, and
offers for said privilege must he sub
mitted to HI. White or 6 C. Hawkey.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08
An Aged Sufferer.

Richard Jackson, an aged and re-
spected citizen living just east of this
city, who left for Silver Cliff with two
of his daughters last week for visit,
was suddenly stricken with paralysis,
and his physician gives little hopes
for his recovery. Mr. Jackson is IS
years of age. He is surrounded by
all his children.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08

A number of the lady residents on
North Second street, gave delight
full party at Sells Island Monday
night A large company of young
people were invited and attended in
full force. The evening was spent in
social chat and dancing; refreshments
were served. Prof. Nolte furnished
music during the evening. The affair
is spoken of as one of the pleasantest
social events of the season
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08
Post Office at Canon City as Second-t
NOTICE OF DIscoNTInuAMcE.
HERE'S TO COLORADO SPRINGS!

Springs Gem City of the Rockies She diamond of
the water She energy enterprise the
North good hospitality She
block than other city of the country She
in gold-ikewe do all her citizens.
They things Colorado Springs and they do them big scale
They first in all things They
uo lavish their entertainment Their Quarto
best the West has They outd
every locality their reception the matchless
Teddy all records and all peedents the
magnificent given Colorado Never before Colorado
perhaps journalist and the everyday
generously honored.
was not free feast-t banque gracousy
make Colorado the state she
given energy brains the enterpsing
city Centennial State 1t swell thing to
and Colorado Springs will reap her reward
N. Stevensthe versatile editor lawyer statesman
the genius the Colorado Springs Gazette for to him due much of the
celebration and the Aners banquet Long
may he live and prosper.
rock pile and hobo who strikes the
healthy They could certainly
would be cheaper provide guards watch
keep mahas running them out of
general good and the wosd
havef fewer troubles inexcusable vagabonds
KILLING man dsagreeabe
painful necessity Such have been
marshal shot the convc Sunday afternoon No
certainly officer his unpleasant duty
thing sight of the
tay walls and never in its vicinity again
Buy your real
buy improved propery will 10
per regularly nothing the increase value It's better than
oil or gold stocks
you the RECORDS Big Building Edion
and child ought send at least two copies You
get them wrapped for mailing at ten cents
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08
headaches and Nervous Diseases.

Headaches and Nervous Diseases.
Caused bv eye strain are often cured
BY the proper adjustment of glasses.
DR.. X. c. Sapero, the well known
specialist in diseases of the eye, ear,
nose and throat, will be at the st.
Cloud hotel. August l6 and II. Con-
sultation and examination for glasses
free. 3ltf
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08
Is Coming Again.

DIR. X c. Sspero. the well known
oculist and specialist in diseases of
of the eye, ear, nose and throat. will
be in Canon City, two days at the St.
Cloud hotel, August l6 and II.
Bring your children and have their
eyes examined Consultation and ex-
animation free.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08

On Tuesday Sunday school scholars
and members Of the Christian church
of this city, enjoyed pleasant pic
mic at Cottonwood Springs. About
100 composed the party. The day
was pleasant and most enjoyable
time was had.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08

For mosquito bites. bites or stings
of insects. animals or reptiles, apply
Billiards. Snow Liniment. 1t counter
acts the poison in the wound, subdues
the inflammation and heals the flesh.
Price, 25 and so cents. Sold by Hun
ter Palmer.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08

Piles are not only in. and Of them
selves very painful and annoying. but
often greatly aggravate and even
cause other grave and painful affcc-
tions. and should. therefore not be
neglected. Tabler's Buckeye Pile
Ointment is great boon to sufferers
as it will cure them. Price. so cents
in bottles. Tubes, rs cents. Sold by
Hunter Palmer.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08

Plump cheeks, flushed with the soft
glow Of health. and pure complexion
make all women beautiful. Herbine
imparts strength and vitality to the
system, and the rosy hue of health to
the cheeks. Price. 80 cents. Sold
by Hunter Palmer.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08

MIR. Horn, one of the lessees at
llse mining camp, had one of his legs
broken on Tuesday while helping to
put some heavy machinery in place.
The fracture is considered very se-
rious one, the break occurring just
below the knee, both bones being
badly smashed.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08
Library Report.

During the month of July 1897
books were issued by the Librarian
at the Free Reading room:
Books as follows have been donated ;
H. B. Slater, 3 volumes of Synthetic
Philosophy, also Love Letters Of q
Worldly Woman"
Mrs. c. W. Burrage donates, Bird
Neighbors'; Worlds Natural His
tory; Half Hours With Insects"
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08

Messrs. Dave Robson. Judge El-
dred, C. d. Shaeffer and E. A. Brad
bury accompanied by Mrs. T. H.
Craven and her guests. Misses Mary
c. West and Goldie Morey, are So
iourning at Almont, where trout fish
ing is excellent. Mr.. Will Mack is
also genial member of the party.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-08-08

Mrs. j. S. Brown has gone to Dem
yer where she will be the guest Of
friends one week