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Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-11-28

JEPH TIA ENCAMPMEN1'.
4 No. 3, meetings at o'clock
- every Second and fourth Tues
L4N daNS Nomination Of officers.
SGS T. .rsday Dvc. IH
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
MORNING CONSULTATION.

About o'clock the doctors who had
not been with the president during the
night began putting in an appearance
for the formal morning consultation.
Or. Minter was the first TO arrive and he
was followed soon by DR.. Wasdin, the
marine hospital corps specialist. Dr.Mc-
Burney, OF New York, and the others in
attendance.
At this time. too. the night watch OF
nurses was relieved, and those who had
been I'm the sick room through the night
came from the house for a short period
of recreation. While the doctors remained
inside there were no signs of animation
about the house and there was a long
wait for the results of their deliberations.
AT o'clock a gentle rain began fell
ing, making IL unpleasant for the news
paper watchers and the guards. Luckily
the civic and military authorities had
provided shelter. a big election booth
and several tents forming a fairly COM
Portable retreat from which the front OF
the Milburn house could be kept under
observation.
At s o'clock gentle rain began fall
first bulletin had been issued on other
mornings, there was no sign OF life about
the house except the slowly moving
guards parading the walks and IL was
understood that Secretary Cortelyou had
left word that he was not TO be dis
turbed until o'clock. another slight in
dication that the patient was doing well.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
FIFTEEN
CARS WERE
WRECKED.
Bad Smashup on the Conso|l..
dated Railroad at Wood
River Junction.

Fast freight No. 81 on the Consolidated
road crashed into a section of fifteen
/ cars OF an extra freight train composed
OF sixty cars, at Wood River Junction,
last night, and the wreck which followed
blocked the main line until o'clock this
morning, besides causing a loss OF more
than $4,000.
Peter Sweeney OF OlncyvilIe, a brake
man, was the only one injured. He was
brought to this city for treatment, where
IL was found that no bones were broken.
but he is thought to be injured internally.
Engineer More and Fireman Brooks OF
the fast freight. jumped from the engine
before the collision and escaped injudy.
Wrecking trains were sent from New
London.
Fifteen cars were badly wrecked The
end car of the wrecked section hung over
from the siding onto the main line, and
into this the through freight crashed, pill
ing the cars in a great mass over both
tracks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
KRAUSE'S CASE.
First Accused Of Treason and
Then Of lncit6msnt 10 Murder.

London, Sept. 10.-Dr. Krause, former
governor of Johannesburg, who was ar
rested last week and was arraigned in the
Bow Street Police court and remanded on
the charge OF treason. was brought up
again in the Bow Street court today.
DIR. Krause was informed that war
rant charging him with Indictment to
murder was issued in the Transvaal.
Sir George Lewis. on behalf of the pris-
oner, said IL seemed strange, since DIR.
Krause had been I'm England, fourteen
months as a paroled prisoner of war that
warrants should be issued in the Trans
vaal because Of acts committed i'm Eng
land; and he asked how could a gentle
man not an English subject be charged
with high treason.
The case was adjourned 10 await the ar
rival OF papers from the Transvaal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
THE FIRST BULLETIN.

II was n minute or so after o'clock
when the first bulletin was issued al
though the bulletin itself was dated at
500 O'clock.
IL was signed by Drs. Park and Rixey.
who had divided the night watch and It's
tone OF hopefulness was the most decided
OF any given out since the President was
shot.
There was a confident ring about the
phrase THE President has passed the
most comfortable night since the attack
on his life"
That sent those who read II on their
way rejoicing in the almost firm convil-
tion that the recovery OF the distinguish
cd patient was now almost absolutely as
sured.
At 1850 an automobile drove up, and
from IL alighted Secretary of State Hay
He walked up from the corner towards
the house when he was met by one Of
the secret service men. He asked IL the
people were up yet and being told that no.
body had yet come from their rooms ne
deciLed not 20 ask admission. He was
shown the early morning bulletin and
said when he read IL:
Good. The country will rejoice"
lie went down 20 the Buffalo club.
promising 90 return later. Secretary Of
the Navy John ID. Long Is now the only
member OF enc cabinet VINO has not been
here since the shooting.
Dr. Park came from the consultation az
2 o'clock and summarized the results of
bulletin soon 20 be issued by the express
sion OF lovely" lie said all the con-
ditions were most favorable. The patient
had enjoyed a most satisfactory night.
The weather conditions OF today were
anything hut cheerful during the early
hours and the duh skies and drzZlnE
rain gave on outward appearance OF
gloom and depression.
The forecast was for showers and an
east wind. but the realization was worse
than the propehcy. For the first time
since the shooting the sun was hidden by
heavy clouds.
The braolng air that has lent such com
fort 20 the patient mus far gave wav
90 the chill and muRgy wind from the
east. For a time the rain pelted the mill
tary guards. and trickled down their guns
But these more inclcment conditions pass
cd away bv s o'clock. the rain stopped but
the dark skies and soggv grounds remain
cd. AS tho doctors arrived Il was noted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
CLAIMS $4,000.
John {. Miichs|I Brings Suit
Against f. A. and 0. 7. Inman

John +. Mitchell of Philadelphia doing
business as James +. Mitchell q Co.,
has brought suit against Francis A In
man and olney Il. Inman of Burrillville
TO recover $4,000. Mr. Mitchell claims
that there is big sum due him for yarn
furnished.
There were three kinds OF yarn it IS
claimed contracted for in four lots. One
was for 10000 pounds at p cents rer
pound, a second lot was for %, 200 pounds,
26ls ply al 1919 cents per pound, and tive
other two lots were OF 5000 pounds and
10000 pounds. 30la ply at 2Oi5 cents per
pound. OF the first lot some 81. .223 pounds
were accepted but the remainder though
offered was not accepted of the second lot
some 1856 pounds We're accepted. but the
rest not accepted. while of the third lot
some 73l3 pounds were accepted and
there was no dispute about the remain
der. Robert w. Burbank is the plaintiffs
attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
ATTEMPT
TO BURN
DWELLING
Fitzpatrick Family Came Near
Losing Their Lives In an
InceqdIary Fire. u

dastardly attempt to. burn the house
occupied by James Fitzpatrick and fam
fly was made this morning. The house
is situated at 122 Faith street and is own
ed by Amasa sprague.
A Mr.. Schattle discovered dense vol
umes Of smoke pouring from the windows.
and after making sure that IL was the
house that was on fire hastened to ring
in an alarm from box S6s. and then TO as
sist the sleeping inmates 10 a place Of
safety.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick was away from home.
as he is in Cranston held on the charge
OF shooting colored man. Mrs. Fitzpat-
rick ano heE children were carried to the
house of Emil Schweitzer on Alderman
street.
An investigation was made, and some
cloth and wood soaked with oil were
found behind the kitchen door.
There is no doubt that the IRE was In
cendiary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
PULSE GETTING NORMAL.

DR. Wasdin said.
Il have believed throughout that the
president has a fair chance of recovery.
Now I desire 60 say that the chances
against that recovery are very slight. His
temperature Il splendid and his pulse get
ting 20 normal
The tons Of the o'clock bulletin carried
10y 20 those about the president and the
good news spread rapidly and created a
universal feeling OF confidence, little
short OF absolute pOsitivcness. that the
president was on the road 10 recovery.
The doctors for the first time used the
expression "cminently satisfactory.
showing the Increasing de~rces OF conf
dence. They were also willing 90 give
official assurance for the first time that
a rapid cOnvalescence may be expected II
no complications arise
Moreover. the accelerated pulse which
existed at o'clock I'm the morning had
fallen 20 l0i. The lowest point recorded
since the operation. His temperature
was slightly higher. although given az
99S degrees. This was due 10 the fact
that FOR the first time since bulletins be-
gan TO be issued the temperature was
IN the month
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
NOTES FROM THE HARBOR.

The following vessels have ARRIVED and
sailed during the past "A hours
Arrived-Steamers Plymouth. Griffin;
fremont. Wilcox; Massachusetts,. Row
land n. Y: Queen City. Grey. Seaconnet
and return, City OF Newport. Rich. New
port and return; Norman, Sherman. Phil
adelphia; tugs Gertrude, G.. Il. Sanford.
Battler, Reliance w. r Gladwish
schooner Fred Snow. Tate n Y: barges
j. j. Burlee. Susquehanna. Antracile Bill
low, Beaver. Chas. Mudford, Lackawana.
Sailed-Steamers Plymouth Massachu-
sets. fremont y. Y: Islander. Seaconnet
and return; Mount Hope. Narragansett
Pier. Block Island and return; Rambler,
Fail River and Return. New Shoreham,
Block Island and New London and re-
turn; tugs Battler. n. and n. No. 3:
schooners Ruth Decker. n. Y; Eagle
Wing, MorEan; & 70 coal port barses
Thomas Nickerson. dav engineer on the
Point street bridge. i-~on on his annual
vacation.
cant. TAYLOR OF the schooner John
Dixon expects 20 take his craft TO Nor
folk next week and engage In the oyster
trade.
Alfred Bum has been promoted from
the steamer Rhode Island TO the flagship
of the feet the Plymouth. 10 the position
OF assistant purser. the position being
made vacant by the resignation OF Elisha
Mowery.
II is reported that Mr.. Fletcher Is maxi
ing preparations 20 sail 10 European
waters in his staunch steam Yacht
Senator Aldrichs yacht Wild Duck Is
I'm port.
Fred Schweitzer. cashier I'm the dining
room OF the steamer Plymouth. and who
enjoys the distinction Of being one OF the
handsomcst men IN the employ OF the
marine district OF the Consolidated com
pany. has gone TO Fall River. and Just
why seems TO be "a mystery 20 the rest OF
his shipmatcs This Is his second trip
20 that city and there are oil sorts Of
guru1teoc buf all are OF the most kindly
character and he has the best wishes OF
his comrades
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10

| The results OF the morning conference
were made known about o'clock as the
| doctors came from the house, although IL
was some time after that the bulletin
!, appeared.
The faces OF the doctors clearly indi-
Gated their satisfaction at the condition
or affairs. AS DIR. RosweH Park the
dean or the Buffalo Surgical Fraternity
came zane 10 his carriage. he paused long
conditions prevailing.
The condition of the president this
morning Is entirely satisfactory" said he
Inc bulletin Will state this, and il sums
UP the situation. The president spent the
most comfortable night he has had since
,he shooung. He slept well and when
ne was awake he was CHEEKY and even
chatty: lie Is not receiving any nourish-
ment thus far. except by enema This
Is an altogether natural incident of the
case at this stage
10 you regard the president as en-
tirely out OF danger" DR.. Park was
asked.
II do not want to go that far. What
can be said is that unless there are un-
expected complications we expect him to
recover"
Have YOU considered the prospects of
his remoVal?"
he is moved he will probably go 10 Wash
ington."
DR. Park referred to the fact that the
bulletins were most conservative and gave
results such as the medical fraternity
would be expected 10 pass upon in the
case of any citizen.
1T would be we'll TO have IL stated"
he added, that the president Is not being
deprived OF the benefits of private citi-
zenship. He Is being treated exactly as
any other citizen would be and Is getting
the benefit of t. We view the case just
as that OF any other man who might
be similarly afflicted"
DIR. Parks latter statement will explain
the fact that the official bulletins are
based on rigid scientific principles. as
they are applicable alike TO all cases of
surgery.
Dr. Hermann Mynter was the next of
the consulting physicians TO come from
the house He was followed by Or Eu-
gene Wasdin and they walked down the
street together, To the queries OF the
neMsnnner men DR. MNnfer snid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10

( schaefer, A. ID. c.; Col. Jesse p. Eddy,
Jr., A. ID. c.. Lieut.. Col Arthur V. War
field, Assistant Adjt. Gen. Brigade: Mr..
Charles II. Rowland, Executive Secre-
| tary.
Pan-American commissioners for Rhode
lsland-Mr. John s. Kenyon OF Richmond.
president; Hon. Henry j. Spooner OF
Providence, vice president: Mr.. Il. G. Del
abarre. Woonsocket.
State officials and members of the Cen
eral Assembly,. Fred Parker. deputy
secretary OF state. Senator Edwin A.
Perrin. Pawtucket; Senator Nicholas +.
Reiner. North Providence; Senator Will
liam III. Crawley. Warren.
Representatives-Geo l.. Pierce,
Providence. Joseph y. Burlingame, War
wick; George T. Briggs. South Kings
town; Samuel L. Peck. Warren: Joseph
G. Moore. Westerly: Herbert A. Rice,
Pawtucket
Hon. William w Douglas. associate
Justice. supreme. court: Gen. Charles r.
Providence; E A. Kenyon. Charlestown;
George i. Phillips. Providence; ]. Ed
mund Brown, NJ. D., Providence: j. Il.
Lamphear. Richmond r. c. Root. Prov
idence: Eugene F. Phillips. Providence:
Col. Daniel r. Ballou. Providence; Fred
eric w Allen. Providence; Frederick T.
Gomez: Woonsocket: Henry A. Palmer.
state returning board; John r.. Dennis.
Central Falls: Ralph Collins Westerly;
j. G. Arnold. East Greenwich c. A. Nor
gan westerly ilbNlU u. W nile. FNTk OF
senate: Raymond q. Mowry. clerk house
OF representatives; Freedom Johpson,
clerk Pan-American commission.
Showers fell during the forenoon but
did not in any way intcrpose. i'm fact
seemed 10 increase the attendance. so
that thousands filled the Temple OF Music
wheL the exercises opened with a seiec-
tion by the Salem Cadet Band.
GOV. GREGoRY'S ADDRESS.
As Gov. Gregory arose he was accorded
an ovation and after referring pathetical-
ly TO the recent attempt on the presidents
life and expressing the sincerest hope for
the early recovery of the chief magis-,
trate OF the nation. he spoke substantial
ly as follows:
Rhode Island is here today 20 officially
pay her repsects 10 this splendid eXposl-
tion that represents. in so large n meas
urc the genius and enterprise OF the citi-
zens OF Buffalo-in response 20 which. the
peoples OF the Wetsern Hemisphere have
come together i'm fraternal intercourse
and have assembled within the walls Of
this Rainbow City. their prouGest pro-
ducts
No other state can be said 90 have a
greater interest IN the objects that the
Pan-American Exposition stands fsr than
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10

Buffalo. n. Y, Sept 10.-The descend
ants of Roger Williams, and they are in
goodly evidence here. today. are fttingly,
but quietly observing Rhode Island Day
so thoughtfully set apart for them by the
Pan-American commissioners.
The improved condition of the presi-
dent and the prospects of his early re-
covery caused no change in the program
OF appropriate exercises previously ar
ranged and they were carried out most
successfully.
The Rhode Island room in the New
England building was the scene of ac-
tivityfrom early morn and here a cordial
welcome was extended all callers.
And IL was really dual celebration,
being designated as Perry Day for the res
idents of Erie Pa. and inhabitants along
the lake upon whose waters Commodore
Perry of Newport. r. l.. won his memo
rable victory over the British l12 years
ago. today.
PROMINENT PEOPLE PRESENT.
The mayor of Erie was the special
guest of Gov. Gregory and Jointly they
were the central figures I'm the celebra-
tom
The Rhode Island party in FULL in addi-
tion 10 Troop B, lst Battalion Cavalry,
II. |. NJ. acting as ecort TO the governor.
included Brig. Gen. Frederick NJ Sack
cit Adult Gem Brig Gen. w Howard
Walker. Quartermaster Gen. Brig Gen.
George IT. Kenyon. Surgeon Gen. Brig.
Gen Walter II. Stiness. Judge Advocate
Gen: cot John H. Wetherell Assistant
Adlt Gen: Lieut. Col. Lester $. Hill, As
sistsnt Surgeon Gen. Col. Frank w Til
ilngha 81 Aide-de- Camp Col. Harold j.
Gross, 4. u. c.; Col. Felix r. Wendell
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
RHODE ISLAND DAY AT
PAN-AMER|CAN EXPOSITION.

has Rhode Island. From ITS beginning.
we have recognized the value and inn
portance of this monumental undertaking
and have rejoiced to contribute our share
10 IL. On behalf OF the people OF Rhode
Island j would take the occasion 90 con-
graduate President Milburn, Director
Gen. Buchanan and other associates on
the work they have performed / think
IL Is not too much 20 say that they have
laid the people OF two continents under
obligation deep and lasting And / would
also express appreciation of the unfsil-
ing courtesy that our exhibitors and
representatives have enjoyed at the hands
OF the Exposition management.
Our home commissioners have arranged, ,
In celebration OF Rhode Island bay, a
program of exercises that Us designed -
emphasize the interest that our state
has already demonstrated in the Expo
sition. To preside over our festivities
I shall call upon one OF our company
who needs no Introduction 10 Rhode ISL
anders present and who may be depended
upon 10 make himself known with equal
favor 10 all others with us. before our
program IS concluded. Ladies and gem
tlemen permit me To- present Gen. Charles
A. Wilson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
PLAN TO KILL.
McMurray Says He Overheard
Three Men Plotting.

Chicago. Sept l0.-Charles r. McMur-
ray, employed by a wholesale grocer. in
this city has notified the police that on
the night of July " or IS. he is not sure
which, while waiting for his suburban
train at the main station OF the Illinois
Central road, he overheard three men
discussing plans TO kill President Nc
Kinley and two well known New York
capitalists.
After talking few minutes the three
shook hands and went toward the Michi-
gan Central train for Buffalo McMurray
says he told the policeman on duty at the
station and after a few days had practi-
cally forgotten the occurrence
The description of one of the men given
by McMurray is not unlike the appear
ance Of Czolgosz and IL is known that on
July Il he was in Chicago, going East to
Buffalo that night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
LOUD TALK.
Three Men InduIged in Il and
Were Fined for Drunkenness,

Chester D'mikin of Sharon. Macs. syi-
vester Parkham OF West Medford. and
Frank Hayford were before the police
court today charged with drunkenness
and given the usual fine
These men gave the police scare last
night. They were in the West Exchange
freight yard. and were talking abou do
ing up a Cambridge policeman when
they were overheard by Might Watch
man, T.. l.. Padelford. who summoned
the police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
MOTHER wins.
Mrs. Sweet Awarded Custody
Of Her Child by tho Court.

Today Judge Tillinghast announced his
decision in the matter Of the custody Of
a child. the case growing out OF the di-
vorce obtained by Emma +. Sweet from
Albert L. Sweet. The matter of custody
was heard last saturday. the father be-
ing given the custody OF the child
Mrs. Sweet, by Judge Tilllnghast's de-
cision today gets the custody OF her child
and Mr.. Sweet is given leave 10 see II at
all reasonable times Mr. Sweet must
pay 50 a week towards the support OF the
child. +. L. Owen Is counsel for Mrs.
Sweet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10

Between and $50 a. m. there was not
sign of life about the Milburn mansion
except that at 3:15 DIR. Parke who had
been on the night watch left the house
10 go TO his room. At rare intervals
the watchers on the corner opposite would
see the light in the presidents room
brighten a little as the attendants did
something for the patients comfort
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
TEACHERS CERTIFICATES.

Examinations for Third and Fourth
Grade Certificates only will take place az
the Normal school. Providence Friday
and SATURDAY, September % aud p. 1901
FridaN--Mcthods. School Management
and school Law: Saturday-all other re-
quired subjects. Third Grade certificates
for Evening School only do not require
subjects given on Friday. Examination
begins promptly AT 2 n. IN.
Notice OF intention to take examination
should he sent 10 the Commissioner Of
PUblic Schools on or before Septembe III
18th. THOMAS u. STOCKWELL
Secretary state Board OF Education.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
A 0kY OF PRAYER.

Denver Col. Sept. i0-Gov. ormon has
issued proclamation setting aside We'd
nesday. Sept n as day Of prayer for
the recovery of President Mckinley and
requesting that every loyal citizen 81 the
state join in prayer service for the speedy
recovery OF the chief magistrats
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
IMPROVEMENT MARKED.

DR. McBurney was In high spirits as
ne walked away this morning from the
residence shortly after the other physi-
clans had gone. Hts face WAS wreathed
I'm smiles.
us the president out ~ Danger" he
was asked BY an Associated Press re-
porter.
I'VE believe he is practically out Of dan
Continued on page 1wo.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
ROBBERY ON OYSTER STEAMER.

Martin Winkleblow. an employe OF tho
American oyster company reported TO
the police today that some one went on
board the oyster steamer James Morgan.
which was tied np az tho Gano street
wharf. and stole a gold ring. n suit OF
clothes and $50 In money belonging TO
him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
DOING SpLENDIDLy.

"The president is doing splendidly and
he is out OF the woods IL may express
Il that way"
Yes" chlmed DIR. Wasdn. and he has
plenty OF day light behind him"
Speaking seriously. Dr. Mynter said:
81 have never been really optimistic be-
cause / do not like TO prejudice serious
cases. but now | can say 20 you that
everything in tho presidents condition
warrants the statement that he is on the
road tn oulck rocOvprXV
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10
GENERAL WILSON pREsIpEs.

General Wilson gracefully acknowledge
the honor and prefaced his remarks by a
tender tribute of respect for the stricken
chief OF the nation-a dear, personal
friend and with whom. as United States
District Attorney for the state OF Rhode
Island. he always had the most mutual
relations even professional
The speaker extolled the directors %
the Exposition, as we'll as the commits
siorers from Rhode Island-a state email
In territory but great In the proud record
which Commodore Perry arc other IA
nous sons had written on the imperisha-
bic pages.
He then introduced President Milburn
and the director general of the exposition
who were followed with brief but per-
tinent remarks by John s. Kenyon OF
Richmond, r. l., president and Etienne
C. Delabarre of woonsocket. II. T., mem
bers of the board of Pan-American
commissioners for Rhode Island.
The entire audience, a trained chorus
leading then Joined in singing the hymn
written specially for the occasion by
DIR. Brown OF Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-10

Pan-American commission delivered the
Grafton OF the day. He spoke as follows:
The thanks OF Rhode Island and OF her
commissioners to the Pan-American ex-
position are due and cordially rendered for
the considerate courtesy which has con-
ceded the selection of this Gay for Rhode
Island Day"
This time and this place are peculiarly
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