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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
GOOD WORK.
Letter Carriers PsrfsctIng State
Branch Of National Organization

meeting OF the committees from the
several branches of the National associa-
ton of Letter Carriers in this state was
held in this city yesterday afternoon TO
consider the formation OF a state associa-
tion of Rhode Island letter carriers, at
which nearly every free delivery office
in the state was represented by delega-
tion OF three members each. which prom
ises well for the final outcome OF the pro-
posed organization.
National State Vice President j. w.
Mcguire of this city called the meeting
to order and stated the objects of a state
organization 20 those who had not been
present al the previous meeting. lie was
followed by Brothers Carr. Gorton and
Godbold OF Newport. oldham, Thresh-
er and ]. j. MoKitohen. Jr.. delegate TO
the national convention at CHATTANOOGA,
Tenn, from Pawtucket, McGrath and
Lennox OF Woonsooket, and representa-
lives from this city, strongly advocating
the adoption OF the proposed plan.
The adoption Of "a constitution and by-
laws was practically completed satisfac-
tory TO the representatives present for
their approval
When the National Association OF Let
ter Carriers was formed each branch was
given representation direct I'm the nation
al convention. This nlan works salts
factory TO the larger branches hut the
smaller branches with only few mem
bers cannot afrord 20 be represented ex-
cept by proNy.which g. very unsatisfac-
toryand cause them 90 lose interest i'm the
work 2i the association, and as state as
sociauons are working satisfactorily I'm
nearly every state, o. is expected the
same svsiem viii apply here as n Will
place eNerv branch iH a position to be
represented 10 the state convention. and
there - give each voice and bring them
in closer touch with the work that Is be-
ing done hy The National aegociatton
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC.

Rutland. VI, July PA bad epidemic
of smallpox has broken out near the town
OF Castleton in a negro settlement. Nine
OF the negroes are now afflicted. the cases
being varying gravity. The settlement
is isolated so there IL little chance OF the
disease getting away from a..
A strict quarantine has been established
and the settlement H. guarded on all sides
OF prevent any of the negroes from get
ting out and spreading the disease. Those
In the colony not afflicted have been vac
cinated By the village authorities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
He APPEALS.
Nj. WInShip Not Satisfied With
Provisions Of Mothers Will

hoaH'ns of appeal were filed today In
the matter Of contest over the will ~ Ap-
phia a. Winshlp in ihe common pleas
division OF the supreme court
Augustus J Winship. a son OF the tes-
tator, takes the appeal. H. thu ,,,ll con.
silefaple personal property Is given Mr.
Winsnip. Including two notes. one Tor SgDO
and the other for S2l01
pc residue on the property is divided
between Mr. Wiuship ana the testator' n
sister Mr. Wlnshin claims his mother
was not ~ sunici .nt mental capacity to
MAKE a VIII when she made the instru-
mont that the munlcipal court admitted
o. probate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
lcontlnued From Page onel.

arrival except that the defendant had
Dr. schoAeld, continuing. said he was
told about the revolver which had been
found under the hsd OF Mr.. Fosburg, Sr.,
but witness did rot see H. lie was.
however shown a tTown derby hat which,
II was said, had been found in the house.
He was taken into the kitchen bedroom
and thera SAN 1hA1-the upper -draManrs
In the bureau were open and that the
glass had been pulled forward and turned
slightly 20 one side
Or. Schohed asked the defendant about
The nature OF the affair and was told
that the young man had caught his sister
as she fell thinking that she was faint
ing DR. Paddock arrived at the house
later. witness said. and together they
laid the body on the bed and then sent
a man TO phone for nurse for the
other ladies weEe I'm Mysteries,
-FOUR WOMEN IN THE ROOM.
Witness could not tell whether he saw
Miss sheldon. bat he agreed that there
were four women in the room with the
dead girl No mention 10 him was made
OF any valuables being lost or OF the
presence of more than one burglar. The
defendant declared 10 him that he had
missed nothing but his revolver.
A short recess was taken. It was the
opinion OF many in the court that DIR.
sehofkeid had not greatly strengthened
the governments case. DIR. Sehoheld was
cross cxamined after recess by Lawyer
Joiner The witness said there wero no
evidence OF life I'm the body at the time
OF his arrival al the house. No other
facts of Importance was brought out.
Police officer Geo. Il. Chapman, anoth-
er neighbor OF the Fosburgs and one OF
the outsiders 10 reach the premises re-
lated his story OF the occurrence. He was
met by Mr.. Fosbrg, Sr., and was asked
tA}kav outside the house until his cap
tain arrived Mr.. Fosburg, Sr, at this
time was I'm his shirt sleeves, but had all
other garments on. The defendant was
similarly clothed,
James, the younger brother had trou-
sers and shirt on, guspenders hanging,
while his feet were bare. Officer Chap
man gave an entirely new bit of evidence
at this point.
A NEW BIT OF TESTIMONY.
He said he had found In his own house
on the next morning a number of matches
OF a dNferent make from those used by
his family. The matches were found
near the dresser In n bedroom and also
near the steps outside the house. Wit
ness wife declared that there must have
been burglars that night. Matches OF
similar character were found in the Fos-
burg house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
Determined MAN
Twice Seeks SsIf-Dasiructlon
Didn'tllIka Bruther-In-Law

William VI. Catterali. Jr., Al years OF
age, employed as grocer's clerk, and
residing at 80 Priscilla avenue, attempted
70 commit suicide at his home last nitA I
by inhaling illuminating gas.
Catterall went TO hs bedroom, locked
the door and turned on the gas.
BY the time he became unconscious his
father missed him aud forced the door.
The gas was shut off and Catterall was
given medical treatment. which soon
brought him out Of danger.
Catterall attempted suicide In the same
manner Ia the same room a week ago last
night
ft is said that Catterall had no greater
excuse for attempting 90 end his lite than
that hie sister had married man whom
he did not like.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
DESTRUCTIVE FOREST FIRES.

Denver, Col, July 22.-Destructlon by
forest and prairie fires Is reported from
different points In the state. attrihIte blo
20 the condition OF grass and timber from
the long dry spell.
Timber iires have been burning several
days near Mount Evans Longs peak and
on the kenas range. From Boca and
Prowers counties. the centre OF the stock
raising district come reports OF destruc.
tive prairie fires
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
N-EN-dINIuenu.
$40 jl..,.!lll! AND COSTS.
Nelson MuICted for Assault on
Albert Reed.

Frank Nelson was fined $50 and costs,
by Judge sweetland, today, for an assault
upon Albert Reed.
night put up al Marks lodging house on
Crawford street.
Reed is night clerk and was instructed
TO call Nelson early. He first awakened
him at $50 Sunday morning. and an hour
later again aroused him.
This time Neisof got up and went for
Reed knocking him down and kicking
him severely. Hence the arrest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
FIRE At COHASSET.

Cohesset. Mass. July 22.--Fire this
morning badly damaged a large two
story-building az the cove, oCoupi In
the lower story by Arthur G. Higgins.
hoat builder. and above by Chinese laun-
dry. Mr.. Higgins stock tools and sever.
nj boats were burned and other property
damaged. The loss Is about Si50 An
overheated stove Is supposed ia have
started the blaze.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
TO Be CHARGED AGAINST FUND

The following rescript was among those
handed down by the appellate division
OF the supreme court today: In Re.
James Tillinghast, executor: Tho court
II of opinion that the proper apportion-
ment of counsel fees I'm this case is to
charge them against the fund in dis
pute.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
-FOUR PERISHED.
Mrs. Rata Tried 10 Start Fire
With Kerosene.

Pitsburg, Pa. July 22,-In a Penn ave-
nue. tenement house this morning Mrs
Sophia RATA, her daughter Viola, aged
s. and her two sons kashner and Vabock,
aged respectively and 2 years were
burned 10 death and the woman's hus-
band, Francis. suffered severe but no
fatal injuries.
The Ere was due 10 the explosion of
kerosene used by Mrs. Rata TO encour-
age her Kitchen fire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
SHIP ALLEN Fl0ATED.

New York. July 22.-Ship Commodore r.
A. Allen, which took IRE Thursday last
whilc outward bound FOR Hong konE. and
afterwards beached OF SANDY Hook. was
noated into deep water this morning nv
IN tow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
A GREAT SURPRISE

IA I'm store Tor all who use Kemp's Bai
sam for the Throat and Lungs. the great
guaranteed remedy. Would you believe
that AZ IS sold on Its merits and any
druggist ls authorized by the proprietor
OF this wonderful remedy TO give you a
sample bottle free2 ~ never fails 10
cure acute or chronic coughs. All a-tf
gists sell kemp's Bslsam Price 2Sc and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
PARKS MILLS TO Be soto.

81 John, y. r., July p by order of
the supreme court the mortgage on the
Parks cotton mills OF this city Is TO be
foreciosed and the property sold a. auc-
tion. The mills which have been closed
Cor several months owing 20 financial
aifnculties, Of nearly s2OooC0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
MRS.KRUGER
PASSES
AWAY.
wife Of the TransvaaI prssI-
dent Dies at Pretoria After
Three Days Illness.

Pretoria, July 22.-Mrs. Kruger. wife OF
former President Kruger OF the Trans
vaab died Saturday afternoon OF pneumo-
ria, after an illness OF three days.
hnsband combined with the death OF her
favorrte daughter. Mrs. Smith last week,
lad completely broken her spirit. Mr..
Elofr and many other members OK the
Kruger family were at her bedside when
she passed away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
PROMISED REVELATIONS
NOT MADE
IN THE FOSBURG CASE.

After Police Ofhcer Lewis Bastlon had
! testihed regarding the time the police
We're notified of the shooting Q:50 "a. M
] Aug 20) Mrs Mary Nash, who did the
! washing al the Fosbcrg home was
called 10 the stand. She told of visiting
the house on the Thursday after the
shooting 20 get things 90 take home 20
wash. The articles included a large
number OF towels, "a night dress, night
shirt. four pillow eases apd-three shirts
She noticed that one of the pillow
cases was almost torn in two. lady 5
night dress was torn down the from from
top 10 bottom.
itness 8 not know the owner OF the
night dress.
State Detective Mckay told of his FIRST
visit 10 the Fosburg house. Aug. II. He
remembered seeing Miss Beatrice there.
lie made "A t.iOrough examination OF the
premises and saw that castor was bro
ken from the bed i'm the room Of Mr.. Fos-
burg, Sr lie saw a blood spot OF the
floor Of Miss Fosburgs room. He also
noticed that screen in a window in the
spare room had been raised. The detec-
tive related the story of the shoting as
told him by the defendant, il differing In
no detail from that related by State De-
tectiye Whitney on Friday.
officer Mckay said that James Fosburg
Informed him that he did not get up
stairs until n was all over The nrSt
reference 90 the wire gang was made
by Mr.. Joiner, counsel for the defence,
in the cross-eXamination OF Officer Me-
Kay
The witness was asked II he saw a por-
tion OF the register OF a hotel In Great
harrington cut out and taken away by
another officer The witness replied in
the affirmative None OF the names, he
said, was Patterson. Blye or uinn. Wit
ness said he never saw either OF the per-
sons named, who We're understood TO be
members of the so-called "wtre gang"
At the conclusion OF this testimony i'm
a loud voice District Attorney Hammond
called James Fosburg.
YOUNG FOSBURG CALLED.
As the young man was sworn. IL was
noticed that he had taken off the eye
glasses which he usually wears,
During the examination he stood Win
eyes flxtd on his questioner. District At
in the tTial took charge OF the examina-
tion Of a witness
IL really was a cross-examinatlon. for
Mr.. Hammond held i'm his hand a report
OF the Testimony given by the witness be-
fore the coroner's jury, and the attorney
questioned the boy sharply concerning
the points of this evidence.
Young Fosburg was dressed In black,
with a negligee shirt lie seemed slight
ly nervous his brow frequently contracts
ing. but he gave his answers I'm "A deep
though clear voice. with no hesitation i'm
his manner. Nevertheless. he appeared
10 be watchfui as II fearing that the law
yer was trying TO trap him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22

The women arrested I'm the South Main
street raid of last Saturday night were
before the Sixth district court, today. An
ME sullivan, Lizzie Williams. and Mary
farrel were sent out for six months. and
Maud Boothby for one year. as lewd and
wantons. Bertha skinner was held I'm
tlVh for the grand jury for keeping
house OF ill fame and Minnie Martin was
held in $1,000 for trial next Friday for
Keeping a bagnio.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
ON PROBATION.
Woman Who Assaulted Daughter
Released by The Court.

Mary Malconey was arraigned before
Judge sweetland today accused OF as
saulung her l6-year-old daughter Minnie.
The Maleoneys reside on Windmill
street and the girl works In a mill.
Last Saturday noon Minnie came home
and not finding dinner ready complained
10 her mother
The latter had been drinking. ard
knocking the girl down dragged her about
the room by her hair and kicked her.
Today Mrs. Maleoney was very penitent
and promising 10 behave In the future
was placed on probation until Dec. 9Th.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-22
HACKMEN
LOSE THEIR
ACTION.
Court Decides They Have no
Right TO Solicit Business in
New Passenger Station.

The New York, New Haven q Hartford
Railroad company wins its suit against
George Bork In the controversy over the
right of hackmen TO enter the premises OF
the company and solicit passengers,
The railroad company brought an action
OF trespass quave clanum freEit, and
defendant pleaded the general issue.
Judge Blodgett writes the opinion of the
appellate division OF the supreme court
today and says the case IL practically
the same as that presented TO the Massa-
chusetts court I'm the case OF Old Colony
r. X. Co. vs.. Trip, li1 Mass, decided In
1884
The validity OF the railroad company's
grant OF the exclusive right 10 solicit pas
sengers 90 one concern IL held not TO be
bfore IN court I'm an case OF Bork
A railroad company operating a rail-
road in it's possession has the ordinary
right of every owner on real estate to
exclude from II all who come without It's
consnt, and can show no superior legal
title.
Judgment for the plaintiff for 10 cents
damages and costs.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-29
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY TO
FLORIDA, CUBA, SAVANNAH,
CAMDEN, SOUTHERN PINES
ANN DINEIIITPGT
AND PIN EHU RST.

AND pinch URST
Winter excursion tickets were
placed on sale to resort points on this
line in North and South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida, on October 18th
and will remain on sale during the
season. Exceptionally low rates are
in effect this year to Pinehurst and
Southern Pines, n. c., Camden, S.
c., Savannah, Ga, and all points III
Florida aud Cuba. TO reach any of
these points, the service of the Sea-
board ar Line Railway "Capltal
City Route, will be found the best
and most attractive. In addition to
the superior service now operated, it
is announced that Cafe cars will be
placed in service or the Washington
Atlanta Line about November Ist,
and on the Florida Lines about Jan
uary Ist, 1902. Following this the
Florida & metropolitan Limited will
be inaugurated about January 18th,
1902, with sumptuous appointments
aud superb equipment, including
dining and club cars, constituting it
beyond doubt, the peer of any train
III the world.
The service of the Seaboard Air
Line Railway to Cuba is most attrac-
the. It's Cafe car service and many
other features present advantages
commencing it to the favorable atten-
ton Of all travellers.
See that your Winter Tourist tick
cts read via the Florida & West India
Short Line, Seaboard Air Line Rail
way.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-29
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The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-29

AT the Congregational church
on Sunday morning Rev. Mente
will speak on ''The Call of Moses :"
and in the evening "Shinin2
Lights. Other services as usual.
The evening music will be con.
Quoted by the male choir.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-29
SPREADS LIKE WILDFIRE.

When things are ':the best" they become
"the best selling" Abraham Hare, a lead
inc druggist. of BellevilIe. 0. writes: Flee
trio Bitters are the best selling bitterS |
have handled ir 20 years You know why?
Most diseases begin in disord ars Of stom--
ach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and
nerves. Electric Bitters tones up the
stomach. regulates liver, kid1eds and
bowels, purifes the blood, strengthens
the nerves, hence cures multitudes of NAL
edies. 1t builds up the entire system.
puts new life and vigor into any weak.
sickly, rundown man or woman Price
50 cents. Sold by all Druggist,
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-29

National Mental Science Assocla-
ton, Daytona, Fla. Nov. 20. Rate
from Southern Pines for round trip
SIS. so; tickets on sale Nov. 1926,
Final limit Dec. IS.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-29
Local News Items !
..%..T

come anu near TIE Male tllOll
at the Congregational shutch on
Sunday evening
DR.. Mente delivered a rousing
Temperance sermon to a crowded
church last Sunday. AS a teeto-
tier the DR.. hits the nail on the
head.
DR.. G. F. Meserve, President Of
Shaw University, stopped in town
long enough Friday evening to
tell the reporter that his insttu
ton was full to overlooking, hav-
ing students from all parts o the
country.
The new male Choir consisting
of Messrs. Jones, Roberts, Geyer,
Tilghman, DR.. High and Bruhn, at
the evening services of the Congre
gational church is a decided sue
cess.
Rev. Reese Edwards with his
wife and daughter, Miss Rubie,
have arrived from Carnegie, Pa,
and have rooms with Mr.. and Mrs.
Stevick, on Vermont avenue. Mr..
Edwards will be remembered very
pleasantly from visit with us
last winter. He will leave next
Monday for business trip to
Washington and thence to Carne-
gle for weeks stay. After that
he will be with US for the winter.
Those who were able to obtain
seats at the Congregational Church
last Sunday evening report rare
treat in shape Of NJ ale choir music,
under the LEADERSHIP of Mr.. j. +.
Jones, Mr. A. N. Roberts, a tai
ented musician presided at the
organ.
r. L. Rand, representing the
Virginia Carolina Hardware Com
panv, Richmond, was in town Sat
urdav. He is well known as a
former representative OF the julius
Lewis Hard ware Company, Ra
leigh, and is a clever young man.
Stopping at the Emery residence
are Prof. S. X. Smith and wife,
and daughter, Miss Bessie. They |
come from Waierville, Maine, and |
Prof. Smith is known as the nestor /
Of Baptist preachers and educators
in his State, being for A wears
Professor of Logic and Rhetoric in |
Colby College at Waterville. He
is now 81 years of age, and we are
confident that a winter spent at
Southern Pines will assist him in
turning several more corners in
his travels through this life.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-29

HEALTHY CHILDREN ARE HAPPY,
Mothers Worm Syrup makes children
healthy by eXDnling the worms that make
them i'll. Children eat it on bread.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-11-29
Liver Pills

That what you need; some
thing to cure your bilious
ness and give you a good
digestion. Ayers Pills are
liver pills. They cure con-
situation and biliousness.
Gently laxative. All druggists rugs
~~~.~~.--~--..->
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! brown or rich hlacko Then use
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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-14
Drama sangriento

n1Ffesneda de la Sintrs, Espana, Sc
ha % netidR IN horrible srimen.
I6e diecisieta amos soste.
mia ones con un mozo del pue.
As relaciones no eran del agrado
de la camilla, que hacfa ruda oposici6n.
Unkhermano de la muchacia busc6
al nJFio y sostuvieron una disputa,
sacand do las navajas & hiriendose gra
vemente.
Estando luchando lego la joven,
causa. involuntaria de la riiia, intentan
do Separates.
diego le-ira, ell novio la cogi6, AFRO
jandola al suelo, machacandola la Ca
heza con una piedra hasta dejarla
muerta.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1901-08-14
Con Is balazOs
en- campaiia

El teniente Evans del primer regi-
miente de ILskillings, del ej6rcito in
g'6s, la sido uno de los mas castigados
en- la guerra del Transvaal. La prime
ra vez que entr6 en- combate cay6 ell
teniente con un hombro atravesado Dor
una b$la de Mauser. Dos dias permane
ci6 en-, el suelo expuesto al fuego de los
boerss durante ouyo tempo recibi6
veinticinoo heridas mas. A los dos
dias fu6 recogido por 10 suyos, le fue.
ron extraidas varias balas, Sc le repa-
trio, y haliandose campletamente c. cura.
do. esta de nuevo operando con su re-
gimiento en- ell Africa del Sur.