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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
VERY QUIET.
Gov. Wood Reports Cuban EIsc.
tionS Without Excitement.

New York Nov. 99.--Among the passen-
gers who arrived today on the steamer
Monterey from Havana were Gen. Leon
ard wood, Military governor OF Cuba and
Mrs. Wood
Gen. Wood said in response 10 inqairies.
that he would proceed directly to Wash
ington 10 report To President Roosevelt.
He expected 10 return TO Havana very
soon. Gen. Wood said he had not ex-
pressed his opinion on the question OF an
nexing Cuba. Such statement from him,
he declared. would be impolitic. This ru-
NOR. ne added, was probably made to af-
feet the elections in Cuba but nothing
would come OF it. Matters were quiet in
Cuba and preparations were being made
for the coming election in February.
"The elections there have no excite
ment but 30 along quietly" said he. "If
any dispute occurs we ars asked to decide
by both parties, which speaks well for
their reliance in our justice.
"Of course there arc n number or people
in Cuba who desire annexation. but I
doubt the possibility of securing a can
v8ss Of opinion on the question. The peo-
nle OF Cuba wish 90 sec their flag floating
over Moro Castle even IL IL were only for
a week. ] sm in good health now and
never felt better in my life
Col. NJ. j. Dady of this city. who was
also passenger on the Monterey. says
the city council OF Havana, by a unanl-
nous vote gave him the Havana contract
and that he brings home papers showing
this TO be SO. lie says the plans and
specifications are in preparation for pre-
sentation to Gen. Wood who will consid-
er the matter on his return to Cuba.
a dispst tch from Havana yesterday
stated that It was shown by the minutes
Of tho meeting that the council had not
voted 10 award the contract 20 Col. Dady
on his reduced bill The vote il was add
ed. was 10 take the report OF the commit
tee recognizing his proposition into con-
siderstion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
LEG BROKEN
BY HORSES
KICK.
Blair Claims Animal Was
Frightened by Steam Roller
and Sued City for Damages

Chief Justice Stiness and Justices Til
iinghsst and Rogers today heard tho
plaintiffs petition for new trial In the
case of Frederick l.. Blair against Walter
J.. Clarke, city treasurer of Providence.
The plaintiff was non-suited I'm the COM
mon pleas diviEfef4=tsf- tlte stfftrefTfe=t totfrt
He sues 10 recover damages for injuries
resulting from his horse being frightened
by steam roller I'm Roger Williams park.
AS a result OF the fright the horse kicked
Mr.. Blair in the Lex causing q fracture.
Mr. Blair claimed that he came through
tho Broad street entrance on his way to
Elmwood avenue and whom going down
the first hill I'm the park and near the
bottom thereof he suddenly saw a steam
roller running IN northerly direction on
the road at the bottom or the hill and
the reverse OF the direction in which he
was going, and that there were no signs
nor watchman nor lagman to give warn
ing.
lie had been using the horse all day
In delivering laundry and drove into the
park on his way back 10 the stable where
the horse was kept. on Daniel avenue i'm
the annexed district. The time was be-
tween half-past four and FIVE o'clock in
the afternoon of October %, 1899. A nom
suit was granted because the ordinances
OF the city OF Providence provide that no
vehicle for business purposes shall be
driven in the park save by permission Of
the superintendent of parks. Plaintiff
had no permission to drive his laundry
wagon through the park.
Mr. Blair claimed he was not driving
through the park for business purposes,
but that as IL was "A pleasant day he pre-
ferred on his ride To the stable to go
through the park. The defendant says
Mr.. Blair was a trespasser and the city
owed him no duty. Further that ttTg
plaintiff did not show the city derived
from the park any compensation or bene-
fit I'm its corporate capacity.
Counsel for the city showed there was
no liability OF careless management by
employer of property used by the fire
department. health department or other
similar departments. and argued that
there was no substantial difference be-
tween negligence in reference to the de-
partment named and the park Depart
ment
Matteson & Healey are counsel for
plaintiff and Francis Colwell and Albert
A. Baker counsel for defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
STRIKERS
Return
TO WORK.
Railroads Entering PitsbuTg
Arc Fast Clearing Yards Of
tho GIut Of Freight.

Pittsburg Nov. 2s.-while many OF the
work and the railroads have succeeded
pretty well in clearing their yards tho
strikers are still active and assert that
they have made gains during the last -
hours
This claim. however. is denied by the
railroad officials generally who report
their lines IN better condition than at any
time since thn men went out
Yesterday being holiday few cars
were loaded by shippers and tho railroad
companies availcd themselves of the on
portunity 70 dispose of the congcstcI
condition OF the yards occasioned hH the
gtrIke Every man fhat could DC nrPsstd
into service was placed at work making
up trains and this morning most OF the
tracks we're comparativcly clear
The Allegheny Valley Railroad IS sHlt
the greatest sufferer Blockadcs continue
at several points and they are gradually
relieving the congestion I'm their yards.
The officials say all but fifteen OF the
strikers have returned 20 work The
strikers arc making strenuous efforts
against tho Pennsylvania railroad and
were working today amongst the fifteen
hundred switchmeu employed i'm the yards
of this company at Pitcairn.
The railroad officials expect the men To
60 out and have provided force TO take
their places IL they quit work. Pcnnsyl-
vania road trains were moving regularly
today.
Relations between the sgitchmcn and
the trairmen organizations arc barely
strained The switchmcn say that Grand
Master Morrisey. of tho trainmcn. did MOI
act properly in refusing 20 allow his men
10 indorse thc strike.
ON the other hand tho trainmen accuse
the swltchmen Of acting without consult
ing the other declarations ~ railroad en-
Moves " this had boon done. they say
the gdvaucc IN wages could have been Sc
cured without trouble The bitterness over
the matter Is increasing daily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

A gruesome find was made by Patrol
man Schiller as he was passing along AL
len avenue, at 3:B this morning.
He chanced 20 look through a window
OF the boiler room OF the Almy Water
Tube Boiler company and thought that he
saw a man lying upon the floor.
He looked second time. and. finding
that nc had not been mistaken. under
took TO arouse what he supposed was
sound sleeper, by the usual expedients of
knocking aud calling
Getting no response the officer entered
the building and as he stopped and touch
ed the man, found that the latter was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

Commissioners Deming and Luther were
promptly on hand today and ex-Mayor
Olney, having recovered from his recent
illness. was able to be present and. as
appointed by Governor Gregory, preside
as the chairman OF the new board of
police commissioners.
The meeting was held I'm the rooms of
ers in the city hall and the records OF
the meeting at which the commission
organized were read by Secretary Gee
and approved.
NO LICENSES THIS WEEK.
The members of the board informally
discussed the question of granting liquor
licenses and carefully looked over the
list OF 400 applications.
George III. Burnham. Esq, who was
chairman OF the liduor license board
passe. had conference with the present
chairman, Colonel Olney and the latter
expressed deep appreciation 10 the former
for the Information accorded.
Since week ago today, when the police
commission bill was passed by the as
sembly--the senate concurring-certain
representatives OF certain brewers aud
wholesalers have haunted the city hall
anxious not for their interests alone, but
inquisitively interested in the chances of
those who may happen to be purveyors
20 the consumer. But all have been
brushed aside-brower, wholesaler and re-
tailer-with the information that they
continue under present conditions and no
licenses will be issued this week..
There will be no favoritism shown in
the granting of licenses. so the commits
sioners say, and while they appreciate the
work OF and informa ton turned over by,
the old board. they mean to see for them1
selves. In other words, they Will make
a personal inspection OF places in coop
Grafton with the police captains of tho
various districts and they will Insist on
strict conformity 20 the law.
REVENUE FORM THIS SOURCE.
The fractional license year-for IL is
only seven months since May 1-under
the statutory rearrangement expires at
midnight tomorrow. Within that time,
the sum OF sl2e.000 has been turned into
the city treasury and $50 licenses brew
ers, wholesale, retail and drugglsts-have
been in operation.
In 1899. the sum turned into the city
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
IN ANNUAL CONVENTION.

Syracuse n Y, Nov. 29.--The 18th an
nual convention of the Association OF
College and Preparatory Schools OF the
Middle States and Maryland met I'm this
city today with a good attendance of dele
gates.
The delegates were received by the fac
uty of Syracuse university where the
convention Is Dcfng nefd HHu snOwTT aDOUI
the different colleges. Chancellor James
R. Day OF Syracuse university delivered
the address OF welcome and response was
made by Andrew V. V. Raymond, presi-
dent OF the association.
This mornings program consisted of a
paper on THE Elective System and "A Lib
eral Education Historically Considered. -
by Professor James II. Robinson OF Co
lumbia university. A discussion followed
the paper after which luncheon was
served in Smith college.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
TWO DEAD.
Two More Chinese Fatally
Wounded by Hlghb.ndsrs.

San Francisco. Nov. 29-Two Chinese
are rrarf- ana two others -iiii---ffortally
wounded at the receiving hospital as the
result Of two murderous attacks in China
town
Both shootings were the elimination
OF a long standing feud between rival
Jiighbinder associations. The men who
were killed outright were shot as they
lay sleeping I'm bunk at 902 clay street.
Thcy are Quan Lucy and suey Duck.
1.oue Fook, better known az Little Loue,
and Juo DO are the other victims.
Fook was shot four times as he was
entering his gambling joint at 1o2 Waver-
~ place accompanied by 20. who was his
body guard. As Little Loue fell mortally
wounded DO drew his revolver but before
lie could use it he received a bullet IN
his neck
Shortly after the shooting the police
arrested notorious highbinder who gave
his name rs Lee You. on suspicion Of
having wounded both mon. When search
ed 2 revolver which had been recently
nrcd was found or him. About n minutes
after the preparation of this crime an
other shooting occurred at lodging
house 1T .2 Clay street
Sergeant Donovan snd Officers Tillson
aud Mcnamara rushed into the house and
upstairs they found Quan Lucy and Duck
dead. Both had been shot while they
slept on bunk In a small room on the
second floor.
After the shooting 2 large squad of
police was sent into Chinatown and In
- short time the officers arrested half a
dozen highbinders who were heavily
srmcd and bent on sVenging the murdcr
cf Little Loue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
SEEKS $4,000.
Thompson Brings Suit Against
Screw Co. Because Of Injuries

against the American Screw company 70
recover $4,000 for personal Injuries. Mr.
Thompson was at work FOR the company
on October ith. 1901, his business being
10 assist FIN the hauling of q truck on
which were placed rolls OF wire.
These rolls were placed over "a stand
pipe and it is clnlmed that owing to the
bad condition of the iloor OF the truck
Co which the standpipc was fastened the
pipe fcll over and struck Mr.. Thompson
causing severe injuries to his spine, legs
and hips. Thomas u. Lee Is attorney for
Mn Tnnmp.0n.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

dead Schuller notified officers at the
Fifth station and Medical Examiner Per-
kins was called.
The dead man proved TO be Charles +.
Grade, b5 years OF age, who had been
residing at il5s Elmwood avenue.
Grade was employed as night watchman
and had come on duty for the first time
Thursday night.
He had made his rounds regularly until
he reached the boiler room "A little after
midnight when he was stricken down ard
must have died almost Immediately.
Dr. Perkins said that death was due
TO natural causes and gave a permit TO
Undertaken Jones of Plain street to re-
move the body for burial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
AN OPINION
Asked BY BenaiIclarlss Under
viii Of Jabaz FOIlett.

The petition OF Susan A. Follett and
other members Of the family of the late
Jabez Follett for an opinion OF the court
on matters arising under the will of Mr..
Follett was heard by the appellate divi-
sion today.
One provision OF the will gave the te<-
tator's daughter. Martha Frances An
thony, an annuity of 500
Mrs. Anthony has died and the ques-
tion is whether the annuity continues
during the life OF Susan A. Follett or ter
minated at the death Of Mrs. Anthony.
Clarence A. Aldrich represented Leon
ard +. Anthony. Cooke & Angel Joseph
j. Chamberlain. and Edward W. Bodgett
other parties in interest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
TWO FATALITIES.
A Hunter Accidentally Shot.
Crushed by Falling Hay.

Halifax. n. s., Nov. 29.-At McNally's
Island eight miles from the city OF Char
lottetown, Il. T.. l., Percy Vanderstne.
aged 10. was accidentally shot yesterday
afternoon and died from the Injuries. He
was on a cunning trip and the hammer
OF "A gun I'm the hands of the deceased
slipped and struck tho cap. The charge
entered below the skull.
At Southport T.. y. L., yesterday after
noon son OF Captain Bowbridgc OF the
schooner Merino was killed by 2 quantity
Of pressed hay falling upon him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
700 FEET
DOWN Mine
SHAFT.
Eight Miners Brought TO Sur
face Living, but All Will
Probably Die.

Connellsville, Pa. Nov. o9.--At the LAM
bert mines ,at Masontown, eight men af-
ter dropping a distance of 200 feet down
a shaft were brought to the surface iiv-
ing. but with three dying and the others
probably fatally hurt. Just as they got
aboard the cage the cable parted and the
cage dropped. few seconds later the
miners at the top heard the sound or a
crash and splinterlng wood.
A rescue party on arriving at the bot
tom. found the men lying unconscious on
the floor of the cage with crushed chests.
broken arms and legs and in some cases
tho bones protruding through the flesh.
-e4rr~ rrrur -SfStrfi-was fractured
Two of the injured miners were Ameri-
cans the other six. Hungarisns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
STRIKE ORDERED.
Switchmsn at McK'esport Have
Been Called Out.

Pittsburg. Pa, Nov. GA report from
McKcesport says "a general strike or
switchmen has been ordered for that city.
This will call out ten crews on the Balti-
more and Ohio and twenty crews employ
hela furnaces.
IL is likely the Mckeesport lodge OF the
Brotherhood OF Railroad Trainmen viii
follow the lead of the Pittsburg lodges in
ignoring the strike.
The striking railroad switchmcn held an
exciting meeting ga McKccsport. There
was over 50n strikers aud symbathizers
present AZ tho meeting 10 new members
were initiated into the switchmen's union
of North Amclics. OF these il9 were mem
bers OF the Brotherhood OF Railroad
rrrufnpncn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
NEW WAGE SCALE.

Monotuu y. ,Nov. 29.--Thc mechanics
aud workmou employed by the Inter-c0lo-
uIal railway iu The car shops here aud ar
points along the liuc have been notified
hs The government that % revised schcd-
ulo providing for increases in pay will .o
into effect sanusry
The new schedule affects some 1000 mon,
tho great majority or whom arc in Mono
tom. Tho employees affected are divided i'm
10 several classes vizi Apprentices. Inn
provcrs. juniors. seniors and sub-foreman.
The rates Of pay IN each of the classes
named with tho exception Of subs foremcu,
provide for an Increase each year In first.
second and third years unless tho fore
man in charge reports the employees iu.
l.lInnnInnl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

Victoria Nov.29.-Ilonolulu papers receiv-
cd here say that Congressman WilcoN
will ask Congress Tor SloOoo.oOo appropria-
ton FOR improvements in the islands.
Iepers in Hawaii have written 20 th"
papers charging the board OF health with
neglect and inlsdcmeauOrs in connection
with their supply OF food and water. They
ask for a state appropriation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
NONE KILLED..
But Twelve Persons Were In .
jured in Rear End Collision.

Syracuse n. y, Nov. 29.--Twelve per-
between special passenger train aud a
freight train ON the Delaware. Laekawan-
ma * Western near Tully station early
today
Tho special was bringing home from
Cortland a large partr of Syracuse
knights OF Columbus who had been at
tending lodge festivities therc. Tho en-
gncer thought that tho freight had tax.
on the siding at Tuuy. when he suddeu-
ly saw the caboose ahead ot him The
engineer and fireman juInoei, sustaining
slight injuries. The Caboose was smash.
cd and tho passenger cars considerably
damaged.
Word was sent 20 this city ard n spcc-
lal train carried several physicians 90
tho scene
The iniured--Herrv Quiglcy. Stracusc,
internally injured. Lex bruised.
Charles Sullivan, syracuse internally
Injured
George Watson, Oswcco. four teeth
knocked ont. Jaw fractured
James O'Ncn. OswcgO, back spr9intd
and scalp wound.
James Walden, Syracuse. back bur, and
bruised.
- Lorkir. Rome, lawyer badiy
bruised
Engineer Marty. injured about IN, legs
by jumping.
James Sattcrv. Oswcgo, jaw cut aud
bruised about the head.
Martin Ioyce. Oswego. teeth knocked
out head bruised.
William =. Fsssey. Osweeo. possible In
tarnsl injuries and scalp wounds
Dennis costello. srr3cuss. injured about
the face
William Taylor, oswcso. cut ABOUT
neck
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
STRUCK LEDGE kNO EOUNOERsD.

Gloucester. Mass, Nov 29.-Word was
received here today that tho schooner
Lucy Belle, Ellsworth, Me. for Boston
with a cargo OF stone struck a ledge of
Thatchers Island and fOundcred Wcdncs-
day night Capt. Martin and crew sue
cccded in landing and were cared for at
Rockport The schooner is of 10 tons and
IL owned by Ellsworth parties.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
NOT CONFIRMED.
Report That Miss Stons and
Madame TslIka Are Dead.

Constantinople, Thursday, Nov. 2s.-The
report that Miss Ellen NJ. Stone. the
American missionary who was abducted
by brigands and held for ransom, and
her companion. Madame Tsilka. are dead
is not confirmed.
1t is supposed that the brigands put
such rumors I'm circulation with the OBJ
ject of exciting friends OF the captives I'm
the hope of eXacting the fun amount of
ransom demanded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
Trying To FLOAT BhRKENIINE.

So John. y. n. Nev ~ james Ken
ncdy. owner Of the bork"ntino Coldoon.
which won't ashore during thc recent gale
at Wormcu's ledge. Quoddy Bay. Nc.
has engaged y tvs and wrccking appnra-
ttis and Is cudesvorinr go float the vcs-
sci.
After part 81 the cargo Of coal has been
it Us expected shc VIII hc hauled
Off tho lodge and towcd 20 This city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

fremont. Mass. Nov. 2s.--As a result OF
q FIRE which visited South Carver last
night, the buildings owned by George VIII
liams together with 30 BARRELS of cram
berries were destroyed ana Two horses
were burned 10 death The loss. estimsted
at t.s99 is fully Covered by insHapss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
NO ACTION IN IDAHO.

Boise. Idaho. Nov. 29--Tt Is understood
that Gov. Hunt will inform Gov. Van
SAINT that Idaho is not in position 10
give aid in tho proposed move against the
Northwestern railway consolidation.
~ finds there is no law under which he
can take action. and that hc would not be
Justified in caili1E the legisiaturc toroth-
~ Cor the purpose OF cnacuug The needed
legislation. ie VIII however. assure the
Minnesota governor that Doe will have the
moral support of this state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

New York. Nov. 2a.--The ire which
started yesterday afternoon IN the lumber
yards OF William r. Upgrove 4 Brothers.
at the foot of East Teuth and Eleventh
streets burned all night
Up 90 10 o'clock this morning the fire
men were fighting flames in different
parts OF tho large yards
The lire on the Standard OIL property,
however. was cxtinEuished late I'm the
night The total loss wae estimated to-
day At ss5o,Qc1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29

treasury for LIQUOR licenses footed up
S2U5000 and in 1900 the figures went a lit
tie higher. so, 900.
There are already nearly $50 second
class or retail applications on file and
this number. IL granted, would. mean in
itself SlSO0O0. exclusive OF $50 Licenses OF
other character. The commissioners pro-
pose to exercise tho greatest discrimlna-
ton and il is doubtful IL the <ol limit OF
last year will be exceeded for the IA
months ensuing.
Places which have been an eyesore
Go the municipality are To be wssded out
and they are within the very shadow OF
the city hail. Attention will be given
to the old Bowery and to the upper and
lower tenderloin districts.
With the consequent increase in the
trade IL is estimated that tho license re-
ceipts will approximate 900 for the
coming year. meaning net Size 900 for tho
city and $4,000 for the state.
AZ stated above the granting of the
licenses will commence on Monday, the
applicants will be formally notified and
expected to settle promptly with tho city
treasurer.
POLICE REORGANIZATION.
So busy have the commissioners been
since their appointment and particularly
engrossed at present with the liquor IL
cense applications that they VIII not dis
turb the police department before the
middel OF next week and this assertion
is made upon their own authority. Fur
thermore, they are determined to con-
duct a quiet and thorough inquiry into
tho workings OF the department before
any change I'm the personnel 10 made
The future head will be denominateti
as chief. so Chairman Olney believes.
rather than superintendent and the ques-
tion OF incumbent simply rests between
two prominent officials OF the depart
ment
Fire Commissioner Luther had not. up
TO 2 o'clock rendered his resignation to
Mayor Granger but probably will do 81
i'm time for the meeting OF the common
council Monday evening.
The written and formal resignation OF
Chairman Olney of the Republican city
committee was received by Secretary
Cady, this afternoon. His successor will
probably be Representative w. A. H.
Grant.
The board OF canvassers expect TO finish
the. count OF the Fifth ward assembly
vote before noon tomorrow. The count
for the entire city or the same veto will
not be completed before Dec. Q.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
SHE WAS hKLONDlKs PIONEER.

Seattle Wash NuV. - Mrs Louise
wordcn. a pioneer OF the Kl0udlke. and
one OF that regions most famous women,
died last Tuesday at Victoria.
She owned valuable propertie1 near
Dawson and Was one 81 the irst women
o. enter the district she was native
OF c9l1eInlae
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
WOLF RESIGNS HIS SEAT.

Vienna. Nov ~ a-Iletr Wolf German
Nationalist member OF The lower house ~
the Austrian RelcnsrltlI. who has been
prominent iu uoiOus scenes iu the house,
has ycsisRsd Lls SEAL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29
COL. PARIRllGE APPOINTED.

New York. Nov. 29.-Mayor-elcct Seth
Low announced today the appointment of
Col. John n. Partridge as police commits
siouer OF Greater New York. Col Par
fridge Is now state superintendent nf pub
10
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-29


The police
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