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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
TALKED ABOUT.

Judge Douglas partly heard today the
suit Of Mary T. Burlington vs.. Andrew
c. Heon. Plaintiff sued TO recover dam
ages for the alleged wrongful conversion
of watch valued az S15 The watch
was left with defendant AZ pledge. j.
r. Conlcy is counsel for planun and
Perrim a Cooke counsel FOR defendant.
John T.. Lecson has begun suit against
tho city through Attorney John T. Bea-
gan to- recover $500. lie was driving along
Neaztc street when he calims his wagon
was upset owing Go debris left on tho
roadway by the employees OF the Nara
gsns,u Electric Lighting company.
The Brown & Dean company Is dc
PENDANT n a suit brought by The cream
city Mirror Plate company Of Rockford.
Ili. 20 recover Slo00. The latter company
says ~ sent l256 ounces OF waste silver
10 De refined and ~ claims " was worth
$500 hut was never accounted for + H.
jackson is attorney for plaintiff
The Morris Herman company has sued
James Campbell OF this city 10 recover
SF1 suit is based on promissory notes
and merchandise furnished
The clark Manufacturing company Of
this city has sued r.ouis q. Phillips OF
Central Falls 60 recover $500 alleged 20 be
due ON book account IT, w. Robinson
is counsel for plainun
william H. Simmons and George r.
nm of Scituato. were before the sixth
District court today FOR selling impure
milk simmons wanted n jury trial and
tiill said shat he would admit sufficient
evidence not to appear" After the two
hricolics had been straightened out by
Judge Sweetland they admitted sufficient
evidence Co. convict aud. being futd so
and costs cach, took appeals and fur"iSh-
sd surety 60 prosecute ths same
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. May 20.--Tho opening 81 The
stock market was very irregular but the
mixed changes were confined 90 irac-
tions except In. "a few stocks Union Pa
CHE opened unchanged. broke a point on
the second sale and declined points nn-
der saturday. Sugar lost 2ih and ~.
Paul ia. Baltimore and Ohio on the 9TH
er hand. jumped 2ik and Delaware and
Hudson, after opening up lls, fell back
a point
Large purchasing orders were executed
i'm the coalers and the group rose buoy
antly, led by the Readings, which sold
from ia TO 3ls above yesterday close.
This outburst of strength heped the en-
tire market and earlier losses were gem
orally cancelled. Notable strength was
displayed by the Southern and South
western stocks. but the Western group
failed 10 make much headway, aside from
Atchison and ST. Paul
The last mentioned more than wiped
out it's pa loss. Some OF the specalties
were lifted sharply especially Peoples
Gas. Lnseed pfd., Lead pfd Rubber
pfd. and Rubber Goods. Rubber pfd.
sold mp 4s,. The junior Vanderbilt stocks
made good showing but the Trunk
Lines were not In much demand. Bonds
were quiet and steady.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
USED PISTOLS.
Fleeing Robbers Shoot at 'Po-
IlCeman and a HOStIer.

Fairfield, Me, May 20.-Night Watch
man Joseph Perry came upon four rob-
mers this morning just after they had
succeeded I'm blowing the outer door from
the safe I'm Hiram Burgess jewelry
store here. but the robbers made their es-
cape after lively exchange of shots.
none OF which took effect.
The force of the explosion wrecked sew
eral show cases and did some miNor dam
age to the interior OF the store, but as
the men succeeded I'm obtaining nothing
except about s. I'm change from the money
drawer the loss was not large.
OFFICER Perry had just turned the corner
near Burgess store at $40 a. m, when
he, heard heavy explosion. evidently
from the direction of the store. He
rushed around 10 the front door, and was
confropted by a man with revolver,
who ordered him to halt. At the same
time three other men rushed from the
store and started down the street at top
speed Then the man in the doorway
fired the bullet passing through Perry
trouser leg.
mons the officer following As they
passed Small's stable a hOstler named
Burns attracted by the sound OF the
shooting thrust his head through WIN
trouble. but "A bullet from the fleeing
burglar passed within few inches OF
his head and the window went down
with a crash The chase was continued
for a time. but finally the robbers sue
ceeded i'm shaking off the officer, and he
returned without them.
Fntrance To the store wa< gained by
forcing the front door. and the clumsy
manner I'm which this job and the subsc-
uuent blowing up Of the safe was zone
t,ndirat tes that the robbers were amateurs.
The police believe they were tramps.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
BRISTOL.

A minstrel troupe has been organized
here and will be known as the Bristolian
Minstrel Company. 1t Will soon make
trip across the continent to the Pacific
coast where it will I'LL an engagement.
The company consists of the following
musical talent: President, w. II. Friend;
vice president, Joseph Newbold; secre-
tarv. r. {. Quirk IL. w. Wescott,
business manager; n. j. Golden, treas-
urer. n. n. Johnson. financial secretary;
J. ] Vera stage Managers Edward r.
christie formerly organist of st. Marys
church. musical director; j. T. Brides,
master Of properties: j. j. Brides, u. j.
Iannou. Charles a. Kruze, j. H. Callan,
/ T. Duffy. J. II. White, George T. Ser
nard. T.. NJ Coggeshan j. j. Cashin, y.
+. Rishe. j. J. Ryrnes. Before leaving
here for the Pacific coast the company
Intends giving series OF concerts at the
Bristol Opera House.
Miss Grace Cady daughter or Sherih
Cady. of Bristol county. left Saturday for
WASHINGTON, -. G.. and other places 10
enjoy vacation.
n. Neil Johnson OF Tennessee, student
AT tho General Theological Seminary at
Newton Centre, Mass, occupied the pulpit
at the First Baptist church yesterday.
4 new time table OF the Consolidated
raiIroad went into effect en- Sunday.
'rho Bristol Train ~ Artillery attended
tho fair of the Warren Brass Band on
Saturday evening.
orders have been issued at tho factory
of the National India Rubber company
that the mill viii close every Saturday
nt noon until further notice.
The Fourth OF July committee has en-
gagged stones Continental Brass Band
OF Providence for tho parade and the
concert in the evening
Postmaster Gorham has issued new
table showing the lime ~ the closing
mails on week days and also for the
ofRcc hours and arrival and departures
OF mail on Sundays.
There seems TO be another ire-bug be-
sides George Lscomb. whom the officials
claimed was the person who set on fire
many buildings and who was pronounced
insane and committed. Bui "A short time
has elapsed since his Incarceration and
two cases OF incendiarism have occurred,
both I'm the suburbs OF the town
Mr. Robert Connery, a highly esteemed
citizen g. nl at his home on Second
street
Bishop MCNickar confirmed l3 persons
at 81 Mchaels church Yesterday at the
morning servicc. anu preached at Trinity
church in the Afternoon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
WESTERLY

In connection with the general move
ment OF the machinists OF the United
States Go establish a nlno-hour work day,
the machinists employed by the G.. II.
Cottrell & Sons company at Westerly
struck today The action, however. was
not unanimous. some of the men remain
ing at work. and the plant. although
, short of machinists. apparently was not
badly crippled.
The situation here Is unique on account
of the fact that the proprietors, because
Of their religious belief. observe Saturday
as the Sabbath. and operate the works
on Sunday. The union claims that the
demand for double pay on Sunday In
this case applies TO Saturday and Will
be enforced with that understanding.
The firm declares that they are not Sc
riously affected by the strike and none
of the contracts which they now have on
hand involve rush work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
SAN FRANCISCO.

San Francisco. May 20.-The local
branch of the International Association
OF Machinists has instructed its members
TO report for work at the foundries and
machine shops in which they are employ
ed this morning as usual but to go 10
work only In case all the terms asked by
the union arc granted.
In case the employers refuse 10 grant
all the terms. including unconditional rec
ognition of the union the men are TO
leave all shops The local branch OF the
union has about 1900 members
IL they go out on strike they will be
joined by the pattern makers and other
trades connected with shipbuildng and
machine works numbering in all about
5000 men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
MANY BUILDINGS.

There arc about $50 buildings In the
exposition plot. OF all sizes and descrlp-
TONS. and AN abundance for every one 90
see. no matter how long he may choose to
remain
90 be found in the Electricity building.
for in that particular science wonderful
strides have been made within the last
few years Notably among those H. the
transformer plant where 5o0o horsepower
be- received from Niagara Falls by cable
80 pressure of ll,oo volts and steppod
down Co 1900 volts This power Is used
for lighting the vast exposition area.
\ daylight brillancy will pervade the
exposition until ~ o'clock each night
The exhibit of street railway appliances
r. also of very complete ard interesting
character. The exhibit made bv Thomas
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20

out under tho direction OF the Hon John
@. Milburn president OF the Pan-Amer-
lean exposition:
Music by the seventy-hrst Regiment
band. under the direction OF Professor
FanciulB
Opening prayer by the Right Rev. c.
IL Fowler bishop OF the NJ T. church.
Address by his honor Conrad Dichl,
mayor OF the city of Buffalo.
Poem written for the occasion by Rob-
ert Cameron Rogers.
SaIve r.ibertas.' Sturm by Buffalo
Orpheus and orchestra. John Lund con-
ductor.
Address by the Hon Theodore Roose-
volt, vice president OF the United states.
Music.
Address BY senator Henry Cabot Lodge
OF Massa chnsetts
poem written for the occasion by Fred
erie Alniy.
address by tho Hon. Timothy l.. Wood
ruff. lieutenant governor Of the state Of
New York.
America" by band. orpheus and su-
dience.
Benediction by the Wight Rev. william
u. Walker, bishop o. western New York
al noon there WIS AN, exhibition Of
scientiec kitenying by MIR =. T. lfors-
man. scientific Kite expert Of New York.
and lis stan of kitefiers. This consisted
of tandem kites and Eddy war kites. sus-
pending ihe American fiag and discharE-
Ing American flags in the form Of para
chufes others supporting a great banner
bearing Tie word Welcome. with others
bearing different Tags and strcamcrs at
various heights
There were also flown taudems % ma
val block kites and keel kites With fags
and y tandem OF yacht or ships kites.
DISPLAY or FIREwoRKs
AZ the close of the ceremonies IN tho
Temple 90 Music there was a great dif-
play of day freworks. Including q grand
salute of "a, aerial gums nrcd from steel
-sortsrs. the ascent OF - large - foot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20

foreign troops i'm the city, the Fourth
Brigade, y. G. S. y. Y, all under the
command OF General $. NJ. Welch escort
ing carriages containing the exposition
officials and their specially invited guests.
The parade of the concessionnaires was
participated by all the concessionnaires
IL was accompanied by Il bands and was
Two miles In length. showing the wonder
ful features and interesting people of the
Midway.
CEREMONIES OK THE GROUNDS
The ceremonies at tho grounds consist
ed, first. of a grand flight of carrier pig
cons freed on the Esplanade and convey
ing the news OF the dedication of the ex-
position 20 the world. The invited guests
then proceeded To the Temple OF Music.
where the following program was carried
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20

gas hHtfooTTs5 rdCf Tcttcrtd d-=WftF the
name of one OF the Pan-Amercan coun-
tries and carrying the flag of the coun-
try; salute 10 the states, 46 mammoth
cannon report rockets, one for each
state of the Union. fired simultaneously;
magnificent display OF Japanese daylight
fireworks. released I'm midair from Japan
ese bombs; oriental kite display, exhibit
ing $50 kites. from which Will be display
cd Pan-American flags and the New
York state flags; daylight bomb cloud
shells. setting free American and Pan
American flags with souvenirs OF the
dedication day; simultaneous discharge
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
A REMEDY FOa THE GRIPPE.

A remedy recommended for patients af-
nlctcd with the Grippe Is KENiP's BAt.-
SAM. which Is especially adapted for the
throat and lungs. Don't wait for the FIRST
symptoms OF the disease. set "a bottle to-
day and keen 80 fer use the moment u o.
needed. n neglected the gf1ppe has q
tendency 90 bring on pneumonia. KEMP's
BAIsAM prevents this by keeping the
cough loose and fhe lungs free from in-
nammaion. Ni otuRgists f,n KEMP s
BALSAM al z5c. and Joc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
HARTFORD.

Hartford Conn. May 2o-A canvass
of tho machine shops here this morning
shows 1850 mon on strike, 900 locked out
and 1850 working.
The shops affected hy the strike are the
Pratt a Whitney works, the Pope plant
OF the American Bicycle Co. and tho
Electric Nchiric- Vompany's faete&s The
Hartford Machine Screw Co. has closed
LIS nlnnt and n lock out eXlsts there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20

Mr.. Louis T.. Rabcock was chief mar
shal, and the program consisted OF pa
rades. ceremonies I'm the Temple of Mu-
sic and special outdoor features. There
were two separate and distinct parades-
an exposition parade and concession
naires parade. leaving the city Hall at
10 n. m.
The exposition parade consisted Of the
United states troops i'm this city. the
Mexican National band. a detachment OF
all arms of the Mexican army and other
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
FOR $4,000.
Second Trial Of Case Of Kim
ball vs.. Union Co. Begun.

The second trial Of the suit OF James
Company TO recovery $4,000 damages
was begun i'm Judge Wilbur's court today.
Mr.. Kimball claims that n ear was so
carelessly managed that II collided with
his wagon near Tockwotten park and he
was thrown out and badly injured.
+. Il. owen Is counsel for the plaintiff
and David $. Baker and Lewis a. Water
man counsel for defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia May 20.--Not more than
iooo machlWsts quit work here today. be-
cause OF the refusal az their employers
10 grant n nine-hour day. The firms thus
far affected are all small concerns
Neither the Baldwin Locomotive Works
nor the Cramp ship and Engine company
employ Union workmcn and do not antic-
ipatc any trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
DETROIT.

Detroit. Mich. May 2O.-William ~.
Gore business agent of Detroit Lodge "
of the international Association OF Ma
chinists. has announced that 500 OF the 650
machinists OF Detroit VIII so out on
strike today.
Two hundred and fifty OF the I'VE hun
dred will be back at work ON the terms
for which we are lighting within two days
aud I look for the end Of the trouble In
two weeks said Mr.. Gore
1T was formally and definitely settled
that the strike should take place by the
board of our union Saturday night. at
which time the men were given instruC-
uon as to their conduct during the time
thc,t nero Idle 80
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
new YORK

New York. May 20-At non the exec
utive committee OF the International AS
sociation of Machinists for the New York
district reported that OF the 12.000 en-
rolled members I'm the 18th district 1000
were reported ION strike" 5000 as having
struck, effected an agreement and gone
back 10 work again and 5000 yet TO be
heard from.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
FAILED TO FIND B00y

Brockton. Mass, May o.-Dlvcr Olsen
of Roston searched the bottom OF the res
er,Ior from $50 to 9;l5 today for the
body Of Hon W. l.. Reed, and found
nothing.
lie has been at work ever since with
out result and some strength ~ given the
theory that Mr.. Reed did not drown him
self but wandered away I'm the adjoining
Woods
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
BROKEN ANKLE

Arthur Rcitt. 20 years old residing at
PSI Pine street. and employed as n mason
fell while at work on tho new Douglas
avenue fire station. this afternoon llN
right leg was fractured near the ankle.
Uc was sent 20 the Rhode Island hospital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
BOSTON.

Boston May 2o.--About so per cent of the
machinists employed I'm Boston struck to-
day TO enforce the demand for a nine
hour day with ten hours pay. The num-
ber involved is placed at about 1900.
Shops employing about $50 men have
granted the new scale and the firms at
which the remaining men in the trade
work. were given until noon TO decide the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
WATERBURY

Waterbury. Conn, May 20.--Contrary to
expectations OF a general strike only $50
OF the 10000 machinists here struck this
morning. The Waterbury Manufacturing
company and American Pin company en-
ployees did not quit work I'm spite of
rumored doscontent there. The entire
machinist force of the Farrell Foundry q
Machine company, numbering 225, went
out, as did also part of the crews OF sew
eral smaller concerns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
NEW Hkvetl.

New Haven. Conn, MAY e0-Onlv
about loo maohluists divided among sew
eral shops struck here today TO enforce
the nine hour day demand There Is no
strike 40 the Winchester Martin Arms
Works ur at the Consolidated Railroad
shops The Sargent Machine Works,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
CHICAGO.

Chicago. May 20-According 10 W. F.
MelcHn. president OF District Lodge No
OF MachnistS there will be no strike
today Business agents shop commit
tees and other officials will ascertain the
day and report a a meeting OF the exec
tive committee Of the lodge tonight.
Strikes will be ordered In shops which
refuse any satisfaction regarding either
hours or wages
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
SPRINGFIELD

Springfield, Mass, May 20.-Machinists
In nine shops I'm this city went out this
morning because the concerns would not
sign the nine-hour day agreement. The
strikers claim that $50 men are out, but
conservatiev estimate. The heads of two
concerns are considering the demands of
the men and the latter are working.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
W00NS0CKET

Although several hundred machinists
are employed IN Woonsocket there is no
Organization and no expectation OF labor
troubles. A good proportion OF the metal
workers here are picked experts on high
class work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
EXTRA--5 O'CLOCK.
OPENING OF THE EXPOSITION.

seasas:s: ::
spnao n Y Nav O-1owerng
rain ana wind that
/. edicat
r early ana the early trains brought u
4 of ruitst to ranks
The districts Of the city where the
military civic parade formed
. nlmber
Of
spirit
~ aotm the American Of the
:: The decorations and is displayed everywhere.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20

A Edison. showing the development OF
many OF his important inventions, consti-
tutes another attractive feature. DEM
onstrations are to be made of wireless
telegraphy and the N-Rays
In the center ~ the Machinery and
Transportation building Is a working eX-
hibit OF "a large number OF pumping en-
gines. These supply the water for the
various fountnln features Of the eNposl-
ton. Among these water displays is a
cascade i'm the southern face OF the Elec-
tric tower from which there Is a How OF
a5. 900 gallons Of water per minute max
ing "a beautiful yeil-lke cataract 20 feet
high. Upon this cataract electric lights
OF many colors will be thrown from an
invisible source, producing an enchant-
ing picture.
AN IMPOSING BUILDING.
one of the most imposing buildings Of
the exposition is the great Stadium. This
IN more than so feet high and is so large
seats are arranged i'm the form OF "a vast
amphitheatre, and the capacity Is sum
r-trrTt=fttrfa ryr-t-tsttf4 fis-Ar-tt4h hH
the scene OF very interesting events daily
throughout the exposition.
The Midway Is said 20 be the greatest
that has ever been organized for any eN-
position The Midway proper Is 1900 feet
long, thus giving more than a mile OF
frontage upon this singular thorough
fare There are about 40 shows. every
one OF them possessing special merit ana
selected from large number offered.
show people 10 secure space upon the
Midway aad Il has been allotted with
great care and with the positive assur-
ance that every feature would be of a
character 10 command popular interest.
II may be said OF the whole EXPOSITION
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
WESTFlELD.

Westneld Mass. May 20 About &
machinists and metal workers employed
I'm the Iozerville Plant of the American
Bicycle Co. struck this morning and
were later paid off at the office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
BRIDGEPORT.

Bridgeport, Cam. May ao.-Between 200
and 800 machinitsts are on strike here
but all the factories are running. The
manufacturers are combined in resisting
the union demands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
KILLED FOUR or HIS CHILDREN.

London. Mav 2O--sergeant Major but
Ter. who had just returned from South
Africa last night shot five oi his chill
drcu. kiline fouT Of item Ills Wife aud
baby escaped.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
400 MACHINISTS STRIKE.

Continued From Page One).
a general strike they will be among the
first 10 leave the shops.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
NEW BRITAIN.

New Britain. Conn, May 2o.-Scven
shops here are affected by the strike, $50
machinists out of total OF 2l5 having
quit work this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20

where 50 men are out, is the only large
plant affected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20

that in every department II is compact
yet complete presentation of twentieth
century civilization Of the Western world
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-20
COST OF THE EXPOSITION.

The cost of the exposition as IL now
appears Is Approximately sl00O0,0o0 eN-
elusive OF exhibits. gf this sam the
Midway represents an expenditure OF
about S0UO,O00. Nothing seems 20 have
been forgotten an perfecting the plan.
and there h every convenince for the
visitor and an abundance for him ot ex-
anime and enjoy.
The admission price Is tho same as
usual at expositlons. half dollar but
il entities one to a full day at the most
beautiful festival of the kind that has
eyed been brought into existence.
No pen will be SO presumptuous as 60
attempt Go describe the architectural and
color beauty OF the Pau-American EX-
position II is a magnificent. an cxtrava-
giant, dream brought 90 a harmonious
and beautiful realization. The triumph
OF the architect, the colorlst. the land
scape architect, the sculptor and the
electrician IS complete.