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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-27
The Dead Fireman.

J. W. Stokes, who was instantly killed was one of the best-known men in the service of the Montgomery fire department. A few minutes after the tragedy his body was taken to an un- dertaking establishment. where it was prepared for burial.
 MT. Sykes had been meThber of the fire department for two years, and Fire Chief Browder says he was faithful and brave fireman. He had been con nccted with the old volunteer depart ment since the seventies.
 MT. Sykes was 49 years of age. and resided with his family at 233 Cleve- lsn nd avenue. He was a member of the Clayton Street Methodist Church. A widow and six sons and daughters sur vive him. They are Miss Florence Sykes, Miss Nellie Sykes, Messrs. Will liam Mack Sykes, Henry Powell Sykes and MT. and Mrs. Joseph w. Sykes.
 The funeral of Mir. Sykes will take place at o'clock this afternoon from the family residence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-27
The Injured Bremen.

Chief Browder spoke in highest terms of the other fiEemen who were in the accident. Cassidy has been a member of the paid Fire Department for eigh- teen months. Oland is also an old member and served as volunteer of the old Dexter Company for two years. Lee McDaniels Is one of the best known firemen in Montgomery.
 For fourteen years he has been driver of a fire apparatus. He Is good, steady man and one in whom Chief Browder has the greatest confidence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-27
Congressman Richardson Invited.

Huntsviile, June 26.-(speclaI.lIHHon' Han William Richardson, member or con gress has received an invitation to at tend the Tammany society ceieo.%o AS tSo Don,aration I1ol, of Independence and to loI;,,er an address on that occasion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-27
Care for the Injured.

As soon as possible assistance was rendered the injured men. Telephone messages were sent to the city and in a few minutes a number of surgeons appeared on the scene.
 The fireman covered with blood and dirt were carried to the engine room q few yards away, where their wounds were temporarily dressed. Later the men were removed to their homes. Great crowds fiocked about the engine room and a rope had to be placed about the entrance, and several police were detailed to keep the crowd back.
 Lee McDaniel. the driver of the hose cart, was carried up stairs to the sleep ing apartments of the firemen. Last night he was reported as resting easy.
 Pat Cassady was taken to his home on Mildred street.
 Henry Olani was taken to his resi- dence on South McDonough street.
 MT. J. c. Searcy. who was hurt worst of all, was removed to Hills inflrmary. Last night he was reported as being in a critical condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-27
Preacher Reported Killed.

Columbia, s. C.. June 26.-It Is reported tonight from Holly Springs, Oconee Coun- ty, that Rev. Patrick Chambers was kilt ed there today by his son-in-law, Daniel Roach. It is said the murder was the re- eult of a general quarrel over family af- fafP
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-27
The Motorman Interviewed.

S. N. Wells, the motorman of the car twas seen in a cell at the Police Station by an Advertiser representa- tive. Wells at first was not inclined to talk. He said that he was so wrought up over the affair that he hardly knew what to say. He says his car was coming down Hull Street and he was ringing his bell at the tiEle he first saw the hose cart. He says that he reversed his car and did everything possible to stop 1t. He stood to his post and when the crash came he was knocked back against the door of the car. With the exception of a few bruises Wells escaped injuries.
 R. I. Eiland, the car conductor. was also seen at the Police Station. He de- clined to make any statement for pub Ication,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-27
Story of an Eyewitness.

MT. Chauncey Joseph. son of Hon. E. B. Joseph Mayor of Montgomery. was an eye witness to the awful acci- dent. MT. Joseph said that he was in Robertss store on Hull Street and had just started out of the front door. street car coming very rapidly. At the same time he saw the hose cart with the driver and four men on 1t dash out of Scott Street. He does not know whether either the motorman or the driver of the hose cart were ringing the bell. The cart was also being driven rapidly and in the twinkling of an eye the crash came. The horses had just cleared the track. The cart was thrown into the air and turned over and landed on the sidewalk and curbing, bottom side up. The men were thrown into the street.
 Young Mir. Joseph said that the har- ness. except the breast straps, broke when the collision occurred, and the frightened horses attempted to run, but the breast straps held them to the upturned cart, which in its condition was too heavy to move.
 Harry Howard, the negro janitor of the Girls High School, also saw the accident, and made about the same statement as young MT. Joseph.
 A Passengers Statement.
 A MT. Brannen was a passenger on the car, He says that he first noticed the fire apparatus when the car was within twenty feet of the hose cart. He declares that the motorman at- tempted to reverse the car, but before any check could be had the crash oc- cured.
 Mir. Brannen says that none of the messengers were injured except severe shaking up. The other passengers were an elderly gentleman and a negro.
 Driver McDaniels Talks.
 Lac Mcpanisi, driver of the hose cart
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-27
Caused Great Excitement.

The accident caused the greatest ex- citement in Montgomery. All kinds of rumors floated down town. It was re- ported that many persons had been killed. In a few minutes hundreds Of people flocked to the scene of the &C., cident. Merchants, clerks. and profess sional men, dropped their business tenn porarily and rushed to the corner of Hull and Scott Streets.
 It was an awful scene which follow ed the wreck. TlAe street car was di- lapidated and torn. The hose cart was upside down on the sidewalk. The two horses attached to the cart struggling to free themselves. Bremen covered with blood and dirt were lying in the streets. while pedestrians and citizens rushed hurriedly out to render what aid they could. The news spread rap idly and soon the sidewalks and streets were blocked. Police. firemen and those who had friends and relatives in the smashup rushed about endeavoring to render relief or gather additional in- formation. It was a scene of excite ment and sadness which will not be soon forgotten by those who witnessed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-27
Terrible Accident Tester
 day Afternoon. FOUR OTHERS INJURED Hose Cart Torn to Pieces by
 a Trolley Car.
Hull and Scott Streets Was Scene of Accident-Motorman wells and Conductor Eiland Who Had Charge of Car Arrest
 ed for Recklessness.

As a result of a collision between motor car No IS of the Cloverdale line and the hose cart of Steamer Com pany No. of the Montgomery Fire Department, at the corner of Hull ana Scott Streets at 3:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon one fireman is dead, three firemen are seriously injured and one fireman is not expected to live.
 The Dead:
 J. W. Sykes, Captain Steamer Company No. 2.
 The Injured:
 Patrick Cassady, pipeman, steam CT Company No. 9.
 Henry oIand, pipeman, Steamer Company No. 2.
 J. c. searcy, pipeman, Steamer Company No. 2.
 O. Lee Mcdaniel, Assistant Driver Steamer Company No. 9.
 Captain J. W. Sykes was killed out right. He was thrown from the nose cart high into the air and fell some distance away, his head striking the atone curbing. Two large holes were knocked in his head.
 J. c. Searcy is thought to De injured internally. He struck the ground with great force against the stomach. He ia reported to be in a critical condition. After the accident he was taken to Hills Infirmary.
 Patrick Cassady received severe cut over the right eye, and was bruised about the arm and hip.
 Henry Oland was bruised severely about the body and received gash on the back of the head.
 o. Lee McDaniel was injured about the head. and bruised on the arm. Ills back was also sprained.
 Steamer Company No. 2, the head quarters of which are near the corner where the accident occurred, had start ed to answer a telephone alarm. The Cloverdale car was going rapidly south on Hull Street. On account of high embankment at the corner of Scott and Hull Streets 1t is impossible to see through either street until the crossing is reached.
 s- The hose cart was being drawn rap idly and was going west on Scott Street. The car and hose cart met The cart was thrown high into the aiT and fell on the sidewalk upside down, The firemen were thrBwn pell mell about the street. The front part of the street car was smashed in but the motorman escaped with few bruises
 The motorman, s. N. Wells, and the conductor of the car. R. I. Eiland, were arrested on charge of reckless running
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-27

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-27

Harry Howard, the negro janitor of the Girls High School. also saw the accident, and made about the same statement as young MT. Joseph.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-13
THE EAR Of DI0NYSIUS

in Syracuse is a cave said 60 have been
constructed by the tyrant Dionyslus,
probably To be used as prison II Is
made In the shape OF an immense human
ear, and it's acoustic properties are most
remarkable. Maxwell Sommerviile the
author OF Sands OF sahara" visited it.
and had its properties exhibited TO him
by the guide stationed there
The man took q sheet OF letter-paper,
aud, standing within the portal OF the
ear. struck the edge of the paper with
the forefnger of his right hand once,
twice, thrice. Each light tap was repeat
ed through the deep orihccs of that
stone ear ~ il Il had been a blow with
heavy sledgehammer on the roof OF an
iron house. lie then ratified the paper
slightly and that feeble sound was aug
mented millionfold, reVerberating
through the vaults above and beyond
like the crash and roll OF thunder. He
whistled, spoke and called. Thousands Of
stentorian voices repeated every sound
Turning TO my companion. ! said
I'VE must not longer tarry Let us
embark. Now We shall go 20 kabylia, on
our way TO the Desert OF sahara"
Myriad lungs Of stone caught up the
last word OF each phrase and answered
aloud. 'Tarry-arry--emba ark
ara-hara-ura-a-a. Fix
change.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-13
COMPLETELY OF AIR

Familiar As Is air, scientists arc only
now beginning To see that, so far frOm
being a relatively simple mixture Of gas
es, IL Is a somewhat complex body. Ac-
cording 10 the ordinary notions OF air,
IL Is composed OF "a mixture OF oxygen
and nitrogen In the proportion OF about
q per cent, of the former gas TO - OF
the latter. The oxygen Is required for
the performance OF ali vital acts in ami
mails and plants. The nitrogen. on the
other hand, is an alert gas. The latest
discovery. however. Is Of quite as much
interest as was the announcement that
argon and it's neighbors were also consti-
tuents OF the atmosphere. Professor A.
Gauticr. Of the School Of Medicine Of
Paris. one OF the most distinguished
chemists. has demonstrated that hydro
gen Is now 10 be regarded an item
proper 10 the air We breathe. Exchange.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-13
BY EUGENE A. DEAN,
Auctioneer.
80 Westminster Street.
Mortgages Sale.

VIII be sold ar public auction on
Thursday, May 23d, 1901. at II o'clock m.
on the premises by virtue OF the power
of sale contained In a certain mortgage
deed, made and executed by Catherine III.
Grady dated April Sth. 1885, and recorded
I'm Real Estate Mortgage Book No. llb at
page 363. in the Office of the Recorder or
Deeds. in the City OF Providence, II. L..
the conditions OF said mortgage deed hav-
ing been broken.
lot of land with all the buildings and
improvements thereon, situate on Wade-
worth street formerly Lilac street., IN
said City OF Providence. and Is laid out
and designated as lot number one hun
dred and four O04D on "A plat entitled
plat No. OF land i'm Cranston belonging
to Geo w. Crocker. laid out and plated
from former surveys by Gushing * Wall
ing April, lS47. on record In the Town
Clerks office OF Cranston. In Deed Book
No IL at page SCI. and copy Is on rec
ord ia the Recorders Office I'm said City
of Providence In Plat Book No. at page
\. and also on Card 2S6. Being the same
premises conveyed to the said Catherine
H. Grady by deed from Frank A. WIZ
hanson bearing date the 18th day or
July 1851. and on record In said Re-
corder's office In Deed Book No. 2l3 at
Notice is hereby given OF the intention
of the nortgagee TO bid upon the above
described property at the sale thereof or
at any postponement or adjournment OF
By order OF the Mortgage.
Providence. May ], 1901
myl-S-15-22 ~b~s
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-13
WORLD BRIEFS.

British farmers and gardeners use
G32000 worth of fertilizers yearly.
Europe grows but 1900 acres of maize,
against 5000 in the United States
Last year ei97.3o5 was paid IN import
taxes on rasins and G12O,721 on currants.
The United Kingdom had ass miles Of
tramways in 1881. In 1896 there were
1904
Great Britain can build 22OO locomotives
a year, against 1900 for the rest of Eu-
rope.
The Gothic hall at st. Georges chapel
was specially built for the kings mar
riage.
Manitoba, equal in area to Great Bri-
tain and ireland, has only 100000 inhabi-
tants
The guava tree bears fruit moro months
I'm the year than any other semi-tropical
fruit
The Chinese Imperial canal. 200 miles
long. Is longer than any other in the
world
Every head Of cattle brought into Caoe
Colony has TO pay 3os. duty, and every
sheep 5s
only loS7Tc zoo gold coins came from the
mint last year, against s50GOO00 copper
and silver
The record price for bricks was Gil
bs. per lo)o, given at Melbourne during the
sold fever
In l6SS local taxation in England
hrouslu ~ eiS0o0o. This has grown to
E41."N.ooU
The prison population OF italy Is, com
pared TO population, three times as great
a. Cnr own.
y siXty-ton vessel with twelve mon can
earn o'l ma average OF ciio Ia a season at
cod-dsHinG
Grcnt Britain uses million tons of
laprr u year. OF which she buys 10000
tva- abroad
Thcrc are over 80 factories I'm Europe
employed ia tIrnlrg corcd apples into
irN.t aAi Sam
rs' month so Russian families left
frs fhc new American town OF Lady
at.Jr. m Wisconsin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-13
SHERlFF'S SALE.
sTATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

lIoNlutnte, &c
Sherin's Office. Providence.
February j. A. D. 1901.
BY virtue and IN pursuance of an Exc
cution Number SGlo issued out of the
Common Pleas Division OF the Supreme
Court holden at Providence. State Of
Rhode Island within and for the County
OF Providence. on the 10th day OF Jan-
nary. A. d. 1901. and returnable 10 the
said court, July l9 A. II. 1901. upon
judgment rendered by said court on the
18th day of January, A. ID. 1901. I'm favor
of Selma A. Walsh of this city and
county OF Providence and State of Rhode
Island and administrator OF the estate OF
Frank c. Walsh late OF said Providence,
deceased, plaintiff. and against Maria l..
Walsh of the town OF Cranston I'm said
country and state, defendant ] have
this day at 20 minutes past o'clock p.
M. levied the said execution on all the
right title and interest which the said
defendant had on the 23d day OF june.
\. ID. 1899. at % minutes past o'clock "A.
M uhe time OF the attachment on the
original WRIT In and 10 tho following
described real estate, viz:
one certain lot OF land situated i'm the
town OF Cranston, county OF Providence,
In the state OF Rhode Island, laid out
and designated as lot number four hun
dred and nineteen til9) on the plat enti-
tied, Partition plat i'm equity suit No
2i4 Ferdinand Potter and others, vs. Ar
thur Richmond Potter and others, Stu
preme Court. March Term. 1856. by j. A.
Latham, June. 1856, which plat is record
ed ina book No. A, page IL of the re-
cord of plats for said Cranston.
Notice is hereby given that | Will sell
the said attached and levied on estate at
a Public Auction 10 he held in the Sher-
iffs office in the Providence county
court house. I'm said city OF Providence
in said county Of Providence, on Satur-
day the 18th day of May. a. H. 1901, at
l. O'Clock NJ for the satisfaction OF said
execution, debt interest on the same,
costs OF suit. my own fees and all con-
tngent expenses. IL sufficient.
ALBERT q. COATES.
mG-tf Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-13
LOVE HAS NOTHING TO
Do WITH BUSINESS.
QueenW WilhelminaS AnSWeredWhen
Pressed to Pay Husbands Debts.
Mothers Pleading Was in Vain

Paris. May ia usually well-lnform-
ed paper here publishes the following. as
cribed to an officer OF the Dutch court;
There is grave trouble I'm the royal
household OF Holland. Queen Wilhelmina.
against the advice OF her mother. resists
all attempts on the part OF her husband
10 get AZ her money TO pay the large
debts he incurred before his marriage.
Despite the efforts OF the UNIQUE
mother-in-law 10 preserve the courtly
dignity of the young -couple by inducing
the Queen TO yield 90 Prince Henrys de-
mand and avoid further ausrrelling, sew
erai rounds OF very bitter arguments al
ready have taken place before the ladies
and gentlemen of honor in attendance.
'"fhe royal consort. like his father, and
especially like his uncle, who was de-
clared "A bankrupt twenty years ago, al
ways has been a spendthrift Before go
ing 10 join his fiancee at Hetloo Castle
he signed promises 20 his creditors syn
dcated under the leadership of money
lender Frank Furtonmcin, agreeing 10 pay
a third OF the total six days after his
marriage.
After repeated and fruitless demands
the syndicates leader went TO The Hague
and addressed personal appeal 10 the
Queen, with her husbands authorization.
but Wihelmina, instead OF paying re-
sented the Princes conduct I'm this mat
ter.
she entered into a terrible rage, final
IN charging her husband with IA ruse
and with assembling Her mother has
pleaded yainly every day since. but WI
helmina SAYS love has nothing To do with
business affairs and 'the Queen of Hol-
land VIII refuse TO give "A cent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-13

had charge OF the impressive ceremony.
The church was crowded by delegations
from the various organization OF which
Mr. Brown had beer a member
Among the floral offerings were huge
pillow bearing the word Father" from
his daughter and husband. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry X. keenan, Another handsome de-
sign from Mr.. and Mrs s. r.. Keenan,,
a large pillow marked Partner" from
w. A. Woodcock massive wreath from
Edward X. Aldrich. one from Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Shuttleworth, large fat
boquet of calla lilies from Mr.. and Mrs.
II. y. SewelI There were also floral en-
blems from the Scottish Rete Nestel
lodge, Calvary commandery and Pales-
tine Temple Mystic Shrine OF the Mas
ons. Great council. King Philip tribe and
the Past Sache1ns association of the Inn
proved order of Red Men. Oriental lodge.
Knights OF Pythias, Franklin lodge New
England Order of Protection. Garfield
council of American Mechanics; Eagle
order OF American Mechanics, Court Cam
onicus, Ancient Order of Foresters Camp
Burnside. No s, Sons of Veterans, Paw
tucket Veteran Firemen. Columbus tent
Knights of Maccabees, and large boquet
from the employees OF the firm OF which
the deceased was for many years the
head.
Al the church the cortege was formed
i'm the following order. in charge Of Past
Sachem George H. Manchester, OF King
Philip tribe as marshall Delegation from
the many societies, the Sons OF Veterans
doing escort duty, followed by the chiefs
Of the great council of Rhode Island and
King Philip tribes.
At the grave the Rev. Mr. Aucock per-
formed the ceremony Of the Episcopal
church This was followed by the inn
pressive burial ceremony of the Improved
order of Red Men, Past Sachem Noah u.
Payne officiating as phophet
The cortege was met at Woodlawn by
Moshassuck tribe with John II Sullivan
marshal and the Pawtucket Veteran
Firemen, headed by Capt Lothrup.
The bearers were Past Sachems Mark
NJ. Anthony. 4. NJ. Craig. +. w. Andrews
and q. Whipple. representing King Philip
tribe, and ID. d. Nicery Of Watchemoket
and T.. G. jerks. of Moshassuck tribe
representing the great council
The wagon load of flowers were taken
from the cemetery and sent TO St Jo-
seph's hospital at the request OF the Wild
ow.
The deceased was married twice. his first
wife being Miss Alice Merwin and his
second Miss Maud Whitehead. lie leaves
two children. Mrs. keenan, of i6 Norwich
avenue aud an infant daughter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-13
Mortgages Sale

VIII be sold az public auction on We'd
nesday, May %. 1901. at o'clock pm on
the premises, by virtue of the power or
sale contained In that certain mortgage
deed. made and executed by Eugene
Magnant and Malvina Magnant, his wife.
ated January 20. 1893 and recorded I'm
the office of the Recorder OF Deeds i'm the
City OF Providence, r. T., In real estate
mortgage book No. l6l at Page II.
That certain lot Of land. with the
buildings and improvements thereon, sit
uatc In the city Of Providence. in said
state or Rhode Island. designated as Lot
number Two Hundred Fifty-Three $3.50.
on that plat entitled Union Plat No. z
by j. A. Latham December, 1885, on rec
ord I'm the land records OF said city in
Plat Book No. 3. page II. and also on
Plat Card No 5si. aud according 10 said
Plat contains 2iSs sq. feet reference to
said plat heng hereby had. Being the
same premises conveyed TO said Eugene
and Malvina Msgnant by deed dated jan
uary 20. 1893. and recorded IN said Re
corder's Office.
Notice is hereby given OF the intention
OF the mortgage 10 bid upon the above
described property at the sale thereof or
at any postponemcnt or adjournment OF
the same.
BY order OF the Mortgagee.
Providence Nav s. 1901.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-13
WARREN.

The Warren baseball team made their
initial appearance on the local grounds
Saturday afternoon and played with the
Bryant & stratton Business college Of
Providence and defeated them. score p
TO l. The playing of the visiting team
was marked by many errors but the
battery did good work, and received poor
support. The pitching of Chappell Of the
home team was excellent, and he struck
out men Bowen, the shortstop. played
a fast game accepting everything that
came his way The outheld work was
good The team is composed entirely Of
Warren players this year, and IL is eX
pected they will prove a fast aggrega-
ton.
The Alter boys Of st. Marys church
played the Sheridan cadets of Fall River
Saturday, and defeated them, score Is 10
3.
The Warren team PLAYED the q. i. Rus
sells az Crescent park yesterday num-
ber OF Warren people were present at the
game and expressed themselves as high
ly satisfied with the teams work.
The Kings Daughters will meet Tues
day evening and transact routine busi-
ness.
The Daughters of Rebekhah will hold
their regular meeting i'm odd Fellows hall
tomorrow evening.
4 number of Warren people will attend
the Bristol county convention OF NJ v. in
Bristol tomorrow.
The regular services were held In the
various churches yesterday Rev. Mr.
Watien preached NJ both morning and
evening services OF the Baptist church
Special music was also given under the
direction OF Orgauist Daniels.
a social will he held I'm Armcrv hall
tonight Ivy the Warren Artillery Basket
Ball team. Music will be furnished bv
I.avcy's orchestra. The following have
charge of affairs: Floor director. Will
liam r. cole: assistant. Stanley r. Sim
lster: aids, Benjamin Church and John
Drown.
MIR ~ Biaudcil. tho man who was over
come by gas while working on Main street
Friday Is reported as bcing greatly im-
proved.
The farm OF Miss Rhoda Macomber of
South Main street, has been purcha Sod
by MIR. u. y. Bolster.
Nr r Rusden ~ removing his house.
hold goods into his recently purchased
Main street residence
A variety show ended tho past week
here Saturday night with the play East
Lvnue"
MIR. claude Carpenter. = former res
ident of THE town, Is on short Visit 10
his parents
a special meeting Of the executive com
mittee % Sc Marks club viii be held
tomorrow night when arrangements FOR
date VIII be conclude3