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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
MURDERED
IN COLD
BLOOD.
Giovanni Killed While Walking
Along the Street With
a Frishd.

Chicago, Feb. PA murder believed 20
committed near Grand and Milwaukee
avenues. this city. late last night. Sal
vatore Giovanni yas found shot through
the heart. with Carlo Battista, who re-
Gently arrived from New York. standing
over him.
Bsttista states he and the murdered
man were warm friends and that while
on the way TO Giovannis homo they were
attacked by three men. Battista was
not injured. but carried a revolver which
had not been fred. i nthe dead mans
coat pocket, however. was a revolver
from which three shots had been fired.
This mystifies the police. since Giovan-
mis- wound would have prevented him
from restoring the weapon to a place of
concealment. In his pockets also were
many counterfeit coins. Giovanni, who
was one OF the most prominent Italians
In Chicago. was a member of several
secret societies. Three years ago he
came to Chicago.
Within fve hours after the murder the
police raided a house at 1n Milton ave-
nue. and arrested nine Italians, said to be
sympathzers of the Chicago branch OF
the Malta Society.
The persons arrested are: Domlni Cat
alan, MOTEL Philp Rafael Litta, Capalna
Makea, Nalkri Ferna, John Ronte, Simon
Rafael. Tony Spargno. Joseph Mariso.
Mariso was suffering from severe bull
let wound In the mouth. and he was taken
10 the county hospital. IL is believed by
the police that Giovanni was lured from
his home TO the place of ambush and
that he was there set upon.
When the raid was made on tho house
in Milton avenue. the nine men were
found huddleu in n small room. In the
room were found numerous dirks, stilet-
tos and revolvers
IL is believed by the police that the
murder may have been prompted by re-
venge on account of some old feud. A
matter that they arc puzzled over is the
deposition in divorce case that was
found In the possession OF the dead man.
This is the case OF DR. Ralph Gundove
against Col. Nindagove. 200 South Fourth
street. ST. Louis. II IL believed that
Giovanni was acting as sgent for some
attorney. and this may have had some
thing TO do with the plot against his
life
Giovanni and Bsttista were friends IN
Italy
For seven years Giovanni was q labor
contractor in New York and Boston.
Three years ago he came from Boston
and conducted a cigar store in Polk
street. six months ago he engaged in the
restaurant business. Tie was n man OF
considerable means.
At o'clock this morning ono OF the
prisoners said the members OF the band
belonged 10 an oraaniza tion known as
the Slciian Society aud Mariso was the
president OF the organization.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
GERMAN EXPERT.
He Is Coming 10 Examine Amer
lean Machinery.

Washington. Feb 22-Baron Hermann,
agricultural export OF the German em-
bassy, has received word from tho Ger
man government that a specialist. desig-
mated by the agricultural societies, Will
leave Berlin soon for the United states 10
make careful inquiry into the use OF
American agricultural machinery. with a
view TO introduction into general use in
Germany.
The agricultural sections OF Germany
are being depopulated while the manu-
featuring ccntres are becoming over
crowded and II is felt BY the German
government % be desirable 20 give every
modern facility 20 tho agricultural class
On increase the productive capacity OF
the farms 10 their full limit. The expert
will arrive In this country ABOUT the tlmo
the sowing season begins. and through tho
spring and summer will give his attention
TO the farms. going 10 the agricultural
factories in the fall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
IN TEMPORARY COMMAND.

~. Paul. MINI. Feb. @.-Gcn. y. :.
Otis has assumed temporary charge OF
the department Of the Dakotas. The gem
eral IL now commander or two depart
ments. having been. since November,
stationed at Chicago, In charge OF the
department Of the lakes.
Gen Wade left last night tor Chicago.
lie will GO 20 san Francisco by way ot
omaha. and viii sail for the Philippines
March l.
Gen OTIS will remain In 50. Paul until
the end OF the week. lie will find ~ nee
cssary e. come 20 St. Paul occasionally.
inspector General g. ~ Murray is with
Gen. OTIS a. aide De cam2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
ANAIlONsL CAMPAIGN.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 22.-Plans were
adopted yesterday by the permanent tens
perancs committee of the general as
sembly of tho Presbyterian church for r
national campaign OF education on ths
temperance question.
Cash prizes will be offered for litera-
ture bearing on the question that will
appeal 20 the voters or the country and
20 children. Literature for competition
for cash awards must be IN the shape ~
essays OF not less than five hundred nor
more than one thousand words IN longth
and must appeal directly TO the voter and
10 adult readers.
Rev. John r Hill. OF Caronsburr ai.d
William g. Lilly. OF Ptttsburg. were ap-
pointed 10 prepare "A icaict for distribu-
tiou 10 all Prcsbytories settling forth Ito
details OF tho competition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
WOOD HAS IT.
Cuban Constitution Has Been
Formally Presented TO General

Havana Feb. 2,.-Gov. Gen. Wood has
informed the authorities at Washington
that the Cuban constitution was official
" presented 20 him this morning and that
he awaits Instructions whether 20 for
ward tho document Immediately or hold
~ until tho relations between Cuba and
tho United states are decided upon
The special committee on relations IL
holding a meeting today. Senior lamayo.
chairman of the committee. Will submit
10 the committee Gen. Woods letter re-
ferring 90 the relations. senor Tamayo
has also decided 90 present the letter at
en- executive session OF the convention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
BODY IS STONE.
Mrs. Smiths Body Was Found
Completely PetTifIsd.

Richmond. Ind, Feb. 22.-When hhe
grave OF Mrs. Thompson Smith was open
ed today 20 remove the body 10 another
cemetery. the body was found to have
turned to solid stone. The features were
distinct and the teeth and hair remained
the same as when the body was placed ia
the grave
II took four persons 20 lift the body. IL
was as white az chalk ana was intact
except part OF one foot. u - said pctri-
fcation was due 90 the nature OF the
ground.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
COURT ERRED.
Should Not Have Charged Mrs.
O'DonnsII With S670S. .76.

The jury in the case of Catherine Nee
han. appellant. VS.. Mary A. O'Donnell.
found that the Municipal court should
not have charged Mrs. o'Donnell with the
sum OF s67SS76.
Two special findings were that Philip
ODonnel. the husband OF the administra-
trix. did give certain bank books In dis
pute to his wife about a month before
his death saying: II am not going to be
here long This money is yours. and
that Mr. O'Donnell was at the time of the
gift in immediate expectation of death.
McGuinness 4 Doran were counsel for
Mrs. O'Donnell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
PHILIPPINE NAMES.

washington. Feb. 22.-The president has
sent 20 the senate a report made by the
seogra phIc hoard upon the spelling and
pronunciation OF geographic names In the
Philippine islands.
A lls, of 400 coast places II given. The
board SAYS that the reason for the report
A. found In the great lack Of uniformity
in spelling, some places having both
Spanish and MALAY names. and others
Malay names. which attempts have been
made % Angiicize. The board has retain
cd The spelling found ~ oflclal spanish
charts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
BY PENCIL JAB.
Peculiar Accident May Result
in Loss Of Arm.

Brooklyn, Feb. 22.--william NJ. X. Huntz
of Brooklyn Manor. J.. l., may lose his
arm as a result OF peculiar ACCIDENT.
lIuntz was brushing of his clothing
with "A whisk- broom recently, when the
point OF lead pencil protruding from his
vest pocket penetrated his forchnser.
A few days ago. although IL had healed.
the finger began TO itch and become stiff.
Huntz consulted n physician, who said
the graphite from the pencil had poison
Cd his system.
Huntz's arm Is swollen. and the phvsi-
rians fear that IL may have TO be ampu-
tated TO save his life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
CANAL WORK.
Engineer Bond Estimates That
il Will Require Sl9,5O0,0O0

Albany. n. Y. FS, 22.-Gov. odell has
received a report OF State Engineer Bond
bearing upon the completion of canal i'm
provements on the plan started under tho
81. 000, 000 Improvement act authorized two
years ago and supervised by Geo. w. Al
bridge. then superintendent OF public
works.
Mr.. Bond saws that 10 carry TO compile
tion successfully the Improvement begun
by Mr. Aldridge will cost at least $40
100000 Mr.. Aldridge and his successor
have finished "a per cent. OF the improve
ment under a nine million dollar expend-
iture and MIR. Bonds figures are for COM
pleting the remaining 66 per cent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
MAY DIE
OF HIS
INJURY.
Doctors Discover That Ed
nlunds' Spine Was Fractured
by Fall on Steamer.

Tobe Edmunds. the longshoreman, who
was taken TO the Rhode Island hospital
from the clyde line wharf. yesterday
morning. is in a critical condition.
Edmunds fell through n hatchway on
the steamer Saginaw and was thought
not 10 have sustained serious injury.
When he arrived at the hospital he was
said to be suffering from cuts upon his
face and confusion of the back.
Later in the day his condition led to =
more careful examination and he was
found TO nave sustained a fracture of his
spine.
At night he began 10 sink and he has
been steadily growing weaker and death
ss expected soon 10 ensue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
HELD IN $1,000.
Jackson Pleads Guilty TO As-
sauIting Wife With Knife.

Isaac Jackson was brought before the
9th district court, today. and arrsigned
on a warrant alleging that he had as
saulted his wife. Mary. with a knife He
pleaded guilty and was held In 5000 for
the action OF the grand fury
Jackson met his wife on South Main
street, Wednesday evening. and made a
Vicious slash at her cutting a cash ia the
side Of her face. which was closed with
fourteen stitches. Jackson fed 20 wor-
cester and was apprehended there yes
terday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
STUDENTS GUARANTEED.

Detroit, Mich, Fcb - Owing 10 case
of smallpox at The Michigan military
academy az Orchard Lake. the entire STU
dent BODY. nSmb.riug lo5 cadets hsa boen
placed In quarantine st the school
The victim OF tho disease is cadet De
long who Cnrnr 20 the academy from New
York about weeks axe. an tic students
have been y0ccinatcd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
CITY WILL CONTROL RAILROADS.

Washington. Feb. 22.--fn n communica-
ton 10 tho state department, Consul Gem
eral Holloway OF ST. Petersburg says the
municipality Of that city. which at pres
ent has three Of the car lines under It's
control anticipates the possession OF the
remaining lines before the first proNimo
when tho authorities will advertise In the
leading newspapers OF tho world or bids
for the conversion " the lines 60 the
electrical system.
The underground system Will be used
IN tho centre of the city and the overhead
trolley iva the outskirts. The present
lines arc single track.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
IESlES LATEST EXPERIMENT.

New York. Feb 22-Accoriing TO the
Tribune's London correspondent Nikola
Tesla. will test his system of traus-At-
lantic wireless telegraph along the for
tioth parallel from the coast of New Jer-
sey 20 the coast Of Portugal James Cal
braith. OF New York. left London last
night for Lisbon. with the electrical app
paratus To be used IN connection with the
trial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
JUVENILE offenders.

George HARDY, William Dsnshy and
Walter Rryue pleaded not guilty In the
Juvenile court today 90 breaking and en-
tering in IN. night time the bake shop
~ Joseph Lego. on Lester street. last
Sunday night. and tho theft OF candy and
pics of the value Of 81. They were held
For the grand jury IN f200 each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
CAST UP BY The SEA.

saving station reports tho finding OF some
articles oi clothing supposed ~ belong 10
CAPTAIN Webster. of The barge Iiuuson.
which was lost during the severe gale on
Vineyard Haven last month.
Tho clothing was marked Il Wctster
and came ashore southeast OF the blocH
Island lighthouse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
FENCE ON FIRE.
Kerosene Used by Unknown
MiSCreant TO Start Blaze.

Patrolman ]. y. Black, OF the 7th pre-
cinct, discovered fence on fire. on MIL
Ter avenue, at 2:30 this morning.
This fence divides property adjacent ia
logger Williams Park.
Some miscreant had poured kerosene oil
upon the fence and the fire lad gained
considerable hcadway.
Patrolman Black procured pail and
drawing il full OF water dozen timesv
extinguished the flames.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
II KNOWN
TO HAVE
PERISHED
More Bodies Recovered From
The Railroad Wreck Near
Trenton, n. J.

Trenton. n. j., Feb. 2?.-The total num-
Der dead in the Pennsylvania railroad
wreck at Ruslings Siding. near Borden
town. last night is now known to be at
least ten.
There are eight bodies in the Trenton
morgue and Coroner Bower went TO the
scene OF the wreck this morning TO bring
two more bodies 10 Trenton, that had
been taken from underneath the wreck
age during the early morning. The only
dead persons yet identified are Engineer
Earle. OF the ''Nollie BLY," express, Bag
gsgemsster james Birmingham, Of the
local train and J. W. Male, OF Trenton.
who was a passenger on the local train.
IL Is believed that one OF the dead bod
ies IL that of VIM. Mckinney, also OF
Trenton.
Engineer Thompson, OF the local train
who is at st. Francis hospital. Is I'm a
very precsrious condition. Frank Bolden.
a passenger on the local train. who had
both legs taken on is weaker this morn
ing and his recovery is very doubtful.
Two others Of the injured, both Italians
are In serious condition, but all OF the
others are sure To recover
Fireman Garwood, OF the local train,
who Is AT the Mercer hospital. IL credited
with having made the statement that the
orders TO Engineer Thompson, OF the To-
cal, was TO take the siding at Ruslings
and await the passing of the second sec
tion of the Nellie Bly," AS IL was the
third section of the train which crashed
into the local there appears TO have been
misunderstanding of orders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
THREE MORE BODIES

Besides the eight bodies brought 20
brought I'm this morning. The three bodies
were found beneath the ruins and were
badly charred.
One was that OF woman who was so
badly burned that IL is doubtful IL she can
be identified. OF the number killed. be-
sides Engineer Earle and Baggagemaster
Birmingham, three others have been iden-
tilted. One Is j. Walter Male, Trenton
salesman, whose body was taken TO his
home Another Is that OF VIM. McNin-
ney. a laborer, supposed 10 live at Flor
ence. y. J. He was identified by papers.
Another was - Stokes OF Bristol. Pa.
Three Trenton potters. who worked al
the Ironsides pottery, Bordentown. and
who are supposed 10 have been on the
train. are missing. These men are be-
lieved 10 he among the unidentified dead.
Their names are Thomas G. MCGEE. John
Gales and John Farrell. Farrers wife
was at the morgue today but she was
unable 20 identify any OF the clothing as
belonging 10 her husband.
The bodies are I'm such a bad condition
that they could not be exhibited TO her.
THE INJURED.
The list of injured so far as known is as
follows:
B. Frank Thompson. co. Bordentown.
engineer OF accommodation train, legs
broken. arm fractured; probably fatal
Frank Bolden, Is. Whitehill. n. j., scalp
t Continued on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
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Ahoutl RaCofdA

You will hnd the BEST and most per-
feet Records Tor The Fhonogtaph or
Graphophone AZ eckeis. No instalment.
~ cents apiece or 500 per dozen 20 all.
81 Wcybossct street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22

our Photographs are SO nicely adjusted
that they are easily distinguished from
all others wherever hsard-apd cost no
more-slO. go and SO for complete outfit
at oCKELs, s. Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
Flags Waved and Cannon Doomed.
Local Observance Of the Day Was
Quiet as Usual.

at o'clock this evening at the Narragan-
sett Hotel.
The Providence Gun Club held its first
shoot of the season at its club grounds
In East Providence at O'Clock. Tho
Squantum and Pomham Clubs had their
annual Washington Birthday dinner at
the respective club houses down the river.
and there were matinees at all the local
theatres.
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
The annual meeting OF the Rhode ISL
and Sons OF the American Revolution
was held this noon IN the cabinet OF the
Rhode Island Horticultural society, with
President George G. Nightingale In the.
chair. There was a large attendance OF
members.
AFTER the usual routine business had
been disposed of. President Nightingale
read his annual report. which was accept
ed as were the reports OF Secretary
Rhodes. Treasurer Sumner and Registrar
Greene, All of the reports were brief and
contained nothing of unusual Importance.
Continued on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
Duty Of Lieutenant Governor,
if Amendment Prevails.
Belief That Veto Power for the Execu-
tive Should Be Included in
the Proposed Change.


state offered in Tho
some mem of the General Assernbly
governor state tho
believe no such
o n
@
solely governor
establishing United
%
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22
TWO PLAGUE VICTIMS.

Cape Town. Feb 22-Two more deaths
from bubonic plague were officially re
perteJ yesterday. Both victims wcFe
white persons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22

The amendment introduced by Senator
Freeman. provides that the lieutenant
governor shall be the presiding officer OF
the senate and OF the grand committees
I'm place of the governor, and in the
minds OF some people it appears to be a
cutting Of Of one Of the very few privi-
ieges that the governor of the state en-
joys.
In addition, and IN order to conform
more closely To the system of the United
States senate. the amendment. should IL
become a part of the organic law of the
state. will permit OF the election OF a
presiding officer pro tempore of the sem
ate.
This temporary presiding officers dut-
ies would consist of taking the place OF
the lieutenant governor In his absence,
and I'm fact, would perform all the regu-
lar duties OF the presiding officer.
The amendment also providese that the
Senate shall have the power to elect n
secretary of the senate, If IL so desires,
In order to relieve the secretary of state
from such duties. which he now fills.
The lieutenant governor would have a
right 10 vote in case OF tie, but would
not be entitled 20 vote in the election of
state officers.
NOT FOR A LONG TIME.
These are In sum and substance the
leading features of the proposed amend
ment, which. IL adopted, Is intended 10
take the place OF article of the state
constitution, "Of the Senate
II will. OF course, be readily seen that
whatever change is contemplated. could
not become law for quite long time.
as the proposed amendment will have TO
takee the same course as all such amend
ments to the constitution OF the state.
This means that II must receive ma
jority OF the votes of both branches Of
two legislatures. and then be submitted
70 the people, recurring for its passage
three-ffths of all the votes cast.
Admitting that IL should pass the pres
ent Legislature. Il cannot pass another
until after the first Tuesday in January.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-22

70, Cuts, tisettetysss sns priutIns
Any kind, see J. j. Ryder Co, AZ Wash
ington. Best work. low price,.
The true Democrat., 1901-04-06
THE HENDERSON CASE.

Dallas, Tex.-H. @. Henderson
who accuses himself of kidnapping
young Cudahy at Omaha, has been
granted new trial in both of the
cases in which he was recently con-
victed and given terms aggregatinp
thirteen years. Motions to this effect
were granted because of defects in
the indictments. It has been ARRANGED
to have him idnicted early this week
and tried again next Thursday.
Ihe length of a generation is usual.
iy considered 80 to S5 years. A stats
tician has recently worked out rec
ords of eight generations in New Eng.
land starting with 1887 and he finds
the average length just about SO 1-s
years, making three generations to
the century. 1t is conceded that for
oener races or countries the figures
might be different.
II, as Jefferson said. "that is the
best government which governs least"
she Is the wisest queen who queens it
teaSt.
The true Democrat., 1901-04-06
A Boxing KIston

The proprietor of a small s4ors N
new York owns a black kitten that cul-
ti'a'es habit Of squatting on ita
haunches' like bear or q kangaroo
and then sparring with its fore DAVIS
as II 1t had taken lessons from a
puglllst- The Telegram tells how the
kitten conquered big dog. A gen.
tleman took into the store an enor-
NOUS dog, half Newfoundland halt
coIlle' rat, good-natured and fntell,-
gent. The tiny kitten, instead of bolt.
ing at once for shelter, ratreated a few
p&ces' sat erect on its hind legs and
put 1ts fists" in an attitude of def.
ance' The contrast In size between the
TWO was intensely amusing. It remind
60 one OF Jack the Giant-Killer nrenar-
ing to demolish giant. Slowly and
without sign Of excitability, the huge
aos walked as far as his chain wonld
allow him, and gazed intently at the
kitten and its odd posture. Then as
tne comicality of the situation struck
nlm' ne turned his head and shoulders
around to the spectators, and if an anil
nal ever laughed in the world that doc
assuredly did 80 then and there He
neither barked nor growled, but in
lulsed in low chuckle, while mouth
ina eyes beamed with merrimon+
The true Democrat., 1901-04-06
JOHASON'S LIBEL SUIT

Cleveland, Ohio Tom L. johnson
democratic candidate for mayor ~
Cleveland, caused the arrest of An.
gust Hubbel, o barber, upon the
charge Of criminal libel. In an off,
davit made by Hubbel and published
the latter declaring Johnson had na;d
him $500 to be used in behalf Of tho
democratic candidate.
SsAdvices received at San Juan cav
that France, the largest consumer ot
Porto Rican coffee, proposes levyine
heavy duty on that product.
Emperor William unveiled the mon.
uments at Berlin to the great elector.
Frederick William, and to William |
the Great.
Five men wer injured by an ex.
SION OF gas at Braddock, Pa.
The entrance of the harbor at San
Juan, P. l.. has been cleared OF the
wreck OF the Cristobal Colon. ]
The true Democrat., 1901-04-06
MYSTERIOUS ASSAULT.
Whitmore Knocked Unconscious
While Walking the Streets.

"AAAo Ub1h1AS Gll6 OtTS6tS.
Memphis, Tenn.-A phenomenal,
hard head probably saved AL Whit,
more, colored, residing at 159 North
Rayburn avenue, from being candi
date for funeral honors. About mid
night Saturday night. while he wa,
on his way home with two boon com,
panions, he was struck on the temple
with some blunt instrument. Those
who were with him claim that the
assault was made by some mysterious
negro who approached from behind
and dealt the blow. The negro's tenn.
pie was gashed in frightful manne,
and he was knocked unconscious. Il
was at first thought that he had been
killed, but he soon revived, and BY
the time the officers arrived, he was
on his feet and was able to walk
home. Beyond very sore head,
which will be swelled from the eff.
fects of jag,he suffered no evil con.
sequences. The assault took place
near the corner of Elliott street and
North Raybourn avenue.