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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11
WARM POLITICS.
Discussion Over ION Ward
Affairs Results In Encounter.

John j. Iaffey and Frank McMaugh en-
gagged in Tenth ward political discus
sion last month and McMsugh made an
assertion rejecting upon the integrity OF
Laffey with reference To the application
of funds said to have been entrusted to
his care on an election day They met
again i'm "A saloon on Sept. 81 ana NC
Maugh was struck across the face, as he
said with a bottle which broke his nose
and cheekbone
This blow was followed by others
with fist and between the bottle and
the knuckles McMaugh was, he SAID,
knocked down and out
The contention of the defendant was
that he acted in self defence. McMaugh
being the aggressor as well as much the
larger and stronger man.
This version was borne out even by
James r. Conley. a conservative witness
called by the state. who said that he and
I.affey were talking together about Tenth
ward politics. The discussion was In
Conley's saloon
lie asked Laffoy who was TO be the
next alderman from the Tenth ward. and
when Laffey said that Alderman Covill
would undoubtedly be reelected. Nc
Maugh. who had been drinking. said that
that was lie and that Tim Ryan was to
be the man.
few words were exchanged and then
Laffey went TO the other end of the bar
whence he was followed by McMaugh,
who wanted him TO come outside and
settle their differences
Laffey went behind the bar aud Nc
Maugh. who was i'm front Of ". repeat
edy attempted TO strike at Lally across
the bar.
Eventually the two men met at the end
Of the bar. where MCAiaugh made "A pass
at and hit I.affey on the shoulder.
Laffey let ont with his right. caught
McMaugh on the point or the Jaw and
sent him 20 the loor.
Is McMaugh got on his feet again he
tried 20 get at f.affev. and then n was
that McMaugh was hit on the face and
with The point OF Laffey's wrist.
IL tho opiniOn of thN witness. the blow
which knocked McMaush down drove the
lnttcrs face against the floor and caused
the broken nose and fracture OF the cheek
bone
Conley said when he lifted McMaugh
IN ha said Frank you've been looking
for his FOR some time. and now you've
NcNshgh replied. ~ suppose ! ann TO
blame. bit Tu get even with him yet
50 long as MrMauEh kept following
J,affes ~ 444i4 down The lenRih- OF the bar
m wa not possiblo for laney 90 escape
latter bad madc up his mind 70 meet
The defendant dld everything that he
could TO avoid getting into trouble with
McNaugh No weapon % anv kind. not
even bottle. was used by either man In
judge sssetlsnd discharged Laffey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11

Up TO late hour, this afternoon, the
question of mayoralty candidate was
still in allegiance on the part of the Re-
publicans.
The executive committee OF the Repub-
Iican city committee met at headquarters.
20 weybosset street. at 5 o'clock yester-
day afternoon. and thre was barely
quorum present.
or the delegations from the various
wards to the city convention not one of
the ten chairmen presented himself be-
fore the committee and expressed his
preferences.
The session was not only protracted but
at times lively and interesting and the
reasonable anti ti-Vincent-Union Railroad
comapny sentiment was more than sur
prisng.
THE people will not have him. re-
marked one of the committeeman gather
ed about the conferring board; and he'll
realize IT at the polls and so will we, II
we endorse him for the nomination.
Dead duck In the pit TO start with,
suggested another and "I feel thar he IL
be licked as sure as you're living. en-
ioined a third why? Because he can't
carry us across the bridge or straddle
horses on the transfer ticket question.
He is the mouthpiece of the Union rail-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11
CARS COLLIDE.
Motorman Killed and Five 9th
ers Hurt In Accident.

Lawrence. Mass. oct. IA head-on
collision between two vestibuled cars on
the Lowell line OF the Boston and North
ern Street Railway company early today
resulted I'm the death of motorman, Sc
rious injury 10 another motorman and
wounds and bruises TO several individ-
uals including employees of the company
and passengers.
James II. Nagle. motorman. of Law
renee. had both legs crushed and suf-
fered internal injuries. lie died at the
hospital
The injured-Henry Hart, motorman,
Lawrence. severe bruises. badly hurt;
James LOTUS spare conductor Lawrence; !;
left hand cut. body bruised Frank la
Course conductor Lawrence: suffering
from shock: Albert y. Scales, Lowell; ;
left knee, face and elbow cut
MIR. Scales is well known i'm Lowell.
Motorman Hart Is a member Of the COM
mon council OF Lawrence.
The accident happened early today at
"A point known as the willows. near Glen
Forest. Methuen. regular vestibuled
car I'm charge of AIotorman Nagle and
Conductor La Course was on it's way
TO Lowell and was running at top speed
on "A single track when another vestibuled
electric coming Am the opposite direction
dashed into view.
Before the speed OF either car could De
successfully checked they came together
with disastrous force
Both cars were badly damaged. the for
ward ends OF each were completely
wrecked. and what remained of each was
battered and split into an almost WORTH
less condition.
There were few passengers on the ears
which may account for the fact that the
list of victims Is not large. The noise
Of the collision was heard and help quick
~ arrived 1t was found that only one
person had sustained mortal injury. lie
was Motorman Nagle. whose legs were
crushed beyond hope Of saving and who
was otherwise badly hurt. lie lived 60
reach hospital
OF the other injured persons those who
were not able 20 help themselves were
assisted from the wreck and given prompt
medical attention. It II thought that
none Of them will suffer fatal or perma-
nent harm.
Wreckers from the railroad headquar-
ters arrived promptly and the damaged
cars were removed 50 that Comparatively
brief delay TO traffic resulted from the
accldenL-
The cause Of the trouble has not been
made clear II n stated that the cars
should have passed AT a siding at Glen
Forest ~ is not clear which crew had
offended In leaving before the car from
the other direction had passed. An in
vestigstion will be held to settle this
point
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11
EXCEPTIONS
TO MASTERS
REPORT.
Tho Case Of the David Harley
Company Again Before the
Appellate Court.

Justices Rogers and Douglas in the APP
court today heard the case OF The
David Harley company on exceptions to
the masters report
in 1893 David Harley. founder Of the
business carried on by the complainant
company made an assignment to the de-
fendant
The Harley company also became insol-
vent In 1898 and Mr. Barnefeld was again
the assignee. His trusteeship lasted from
Feb. 18th. 1898. to Sept. 10Th. 1898. The
present case is one in equity to get an ac-
counting from Mr.. Barneheld's estate.
There Is but one disputed point and
that is TO the amount to be retained by
the estate OF Mrs. Barnefeld. When the
trusteeship was terminated IL was agreed
by all parties that this point be referred
to Walter Calendar.
Mr.. Calendar referred the matter to
his attorneys. who replied that s15Oo was
a fair compensation for MIR. Barneheld
services. The opinion OF the attorneys
was bodily adopted by Mr.. Calendar and
given as his award. This award did not
satisfy the court. and the award WAS set
aside. Mr.. Calendar was again appoint
ed master.
This time Mr.. Calender allowed $500 20
Mr.. Barneheld's estate. Clara j. Barne-
field. executrix Of the estate OF Mr..
Barneheld, objects TO the report chiefly
because she says the allowance is insult
ficient and grossly Inadequate.
The case was held for advisement
Edwards a. Angel for executrix and
Arnold Green for the David Harley COM
pany.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11

road company. advocates transfer sta
tions and is opposed 20 granting the peo-
pie their just rights"
These are only few OF the many ex-
pressive remarks offered by members OF
the city committee. but they suffice 10
show the direction OF the wind I'm an inn
pending political storm
HIS NAME MENTIONED.
Among prominent Republicans. not
members OF the city committee either,
there was a strong sentiment TODAY TO Sc
lect a man. irrespective OF Mr. Vincent,
who would be acceptable 10 all members
of the party. This sentiment I'm favor OF
Mr. McAuslan is the result Of the feeling
that being with the people or the trans
fer question he would have their support
at the polls and undoubtedly he elected.
There is no need OF waiting until the
eleventh hour and then trotting out a
dark horse at tomorrow's convention,
when there is so much good material
available.
Various names have been suggested. but
the one which seems TO meet with greS tets
favor is that OF George n McAuslan OF
the Sixth ward. lie Is a yourg man or
ability. activity and energy. lie rs en-
terprising I'm every respect. An ardent ad-
vocate of the progress and prosperity or
the municipality and with record clean,
commercially socially and politically.
He has had experience i'm municipa al
fairs for he has served in the lower
branch of the city government with credit
TO himself and honor TO his constituents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11

his search. found Doane doubled up at
the bottom OF a circular iron stairway.
This staircase is just back or the
switchboard and Doane. 20 get at what
he desired to inspect, had placed board
across the opening.
Standing on this board Doane had prob
ably received a shock Of not TO exceed 20
volts. which is nowhere near the fatal
limit
The shock had. IL was supposed. caused
Dosne 10 lose his balance and fall back
ward down the stairway.
Collins gave an alarm, a call was sent
to the Rhode Island hospital for an am
bulance and a physician was summoned
Nothing could be done for Doane as he
was dead.
over one eye was a cash and this was
Indicative OF fracture Of the skull.
Medical Examiner Perkins was notified.
From n superficial eXamina tion he would
not say whether death was caused by the
electric shock or injuries resulting from
the fall.
The body was removed 10 the former
home OF the dead electrician and an Of
fetal investigation will at once be in
stituted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11
LABOR'S RIGHTS.
Bishop Potter Makes Interest
Ing Address at New York.

San Francisco. Oct. 11.-Bishop Potter
of New York was the principal speaker
al meeting OF the Church Association
for the Advancement OF Labor held at
the Alhambra Theatre last night. lie said
I'm part:
"Ne will never solve the question OF la
Dor until the organizing minds. the guild
ing hands and employing managers are
Identified with the unions with whicn tie
employees are Identified. There should be
a mutual understanding between en-
ployers and their help and both should
be animated by common tie OF broth
Crhood and featy"
Bishop Potter spoke OF The operations
Of the board OF mediation and concilia-
ton Of New York. OF which he Is presi-
dent. lie said the board came into being
without authority and added that that
was the reason probably why he was
chosen It's president
The board was in existence some ten
years and had settled a number of mo-
mentous labor Disturbances. The opera
tious OF The board were conducted on the
principle that nothing tangible could be
accomplished n the question of social
contact Was ignored
IN conclusion he said The lsborer and
employer must De brought closer togcth-
sr. lru may lcRi~lafe as Not plcasc. I'm
pose taxatiou as ynu please or hv any
other process rcsdlust the conflicting cle-
iients or modern society. bu if you have
not YOUR heart in thc work v0r VIII fail
utterly. The solution of the labor prob
lem consists iu the awakening ~ The
hearts or the EMPLOYER 10 deep concern
for tho welfare ~ those who arc in his
employ. Their aims and hopes should not
be antaaonistlc They should minele to-
81 al
tact
Their aims being Identical their moth
ods should harmonize II those aims arc
10 be subserved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11
PECULIAR
ROBBERY
OF SAFE.
Cash Taken From the Vault Of
the Providence Plumbing
Supply Company.

A mysterious safe-tapping job was done
at the office OF the Providence Plumbing
Supply company. 273 Eddy street at 1880
this morning.
Edward II. Tillnghast, the manager OF
the company who resides at 26 Norwich
avenue. opened the safe at 7:30 o'clock
and went up stairs TO attend TO some bus
mess.
lie was away from the office but few
minutes.
During his absence a 500 gold certif-
cate, three s. bills and two 81 bills were
taken from the cash drawer OF the safe
The detectives are working on the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11

fatality occurred at the storage bat
terry plant of the Narragansett Electric
Lighting company, IA Dyer street. at II
% clock this morning
The decedent was Eugene G. Doane' y
years of age, married, having no chill
dren and residing at the corner OF Prairie
avenue and Blackstone street.
Doane came here from Boston one year
ago and was placed i'm charge Of the stor-
age battery plant.
This morning a young man, named Col-
lins, also came from Boston and called
upon Manager Barnes to secure employ
ment.
Mr.. Barnes told him to call later In the
day and Collins 10 pass away the time
went TO the storage plant
Doane who was chatting with Collins,
stepped hack of the switchboard 10 look
at the mechanism.
While Doane was thus apparently em-
ployed Collins heard the telephone bell
ring once. twice and thrice.
Wondering why Doane did not answer
the call Collins went TO speak To him.
As he stepped back Of the switchboard
he saw nothing of Doane and prosecuting
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11

suicide was discovered at the corner
of Waterman and Hope streets, early this
morning
George A Ruffum had descended TO the
cellar and there taken his life.
Mr. Buffum was 50 years Of age
lie had been despondent for some time.
THAT ne would seek TO take his life was
not thought possible by his family
At 8 o'clock he left his sleeping room
and went to the basement
There he drew a razor across his throat
and made so deep a cash that the carotid
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11
SUES EMPLOYER.
Mr.. ByTne Seeks $4,000 Dam
ages From G. W. Thompson

The suit Of William ~. Byrne 20 recover
$1,000 from his former employer Gcorgc
W. Thomr. - was tried befor, Judge pu-
bois and jury today
Mr.. Byrne while az work on july Etn.
1900 was sent with "A load Of trunks 10
different parts or the city.
The horse attached o. the wagon IN
which Mr.. Byrne was riding ran away.
Mr. Byrnc claims the horse was vicious
and that the defendant knew the animal
was OF that disposition
Defendant claims that the accident was
due to the improper piling or the trunks
on the wagon. The runaway " alleged
to be due 20 some OF the trunks falling
OFT the wagon.
John NJ. brennan and Richard n. i.y-
man were attorneys for plaintiff and Wall
ter u. Vincent attorney for the defendants
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11
GEORGE BUFFUM CUTS
HIS THROAT I'm CELLAR
Had Been DespOndent For Some
Time=-GOeS Into Basement OF Ills
Home and Ends Life With Razor

artery was severed and death came
speedily.
The terrible deed was discovered oy
domestic who alarmed The family.
The authorities were notified ano per-
init issued for burial OF the remains
Mr. Buffam had for a number ~ y'ai5
been out OF active business, Win ms
family ne had travelled considerably. MS
last trip that OF last year being To
Ala ska.
lie leaves widow two sons and
daughter
one Of the sons is now studying medl-
cine at Boston -
MIR Buffum was president Of the Rhode
Island Society Of the Sons Of The Ameri-
can Revolution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.

Tho following business was transacted
at today's session OF the municipal court;
Mary A. Martin was appointed testa-
mentary guardian Of owen t. Martin;
bond 500. The same was appointed tes-
tamentary guardian OF Jenny +. Martin.
The Inventories OF tho estates OF Shirley
Harrington. Lucy NJ. Butman and Frank
g. McElroy we're accepted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11
IN THE RIVER.
Body Of Mrs. Snow Of Everett
Found al Chatham.

Chatham. Mass. oct 1.-The body Of
Mrs. George Snow OF Everett Mass
was found coating in the river here to-
day It Is believed that the woman
committed suicide.
Mrs. Snow was about a. years of age
She leaves husband and a son, both
residing at Everett
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-11
SAILED FOR CAPE NOME.

Seattle, Wash. Oct. 1.-THE steamer
Queen has sailed for Cape Nome with
- passengers and several hundred tons
OF freight she Is the last vessel 10 leave
any port for Nome this season and the
only communication with that district
until next summer will be overland
routes
number OF Nome steamers are now n
tn north and are expected TO bring out
shcui i000 passengers.
Evening star., 1901-03-26
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS, ID. C.,
Wa washington, D. C.. March %. l9ol.-No1ICE IS
AEREBf GIVEN that the Commissioners Of the
District OF Columbia intend make the following
named improvements. which are, in their Judg-
comfort. Assessments for one-haIf the cost Of the
same viii be made as provided In public act No.
Interested in the proposed work are notihed that
the said Commissioners will give hearing at the
DAY OF % APRiI. - 1901. "a at ELEVEN 1E ocfScK
AN, in the board room OF said Commiss toner's TO
hsreto aa SET SEW GRS aeSRs S e OGse T
CEMENT SIDEWALK-on the south side of New
aors m asenre im nv from iits 30 street 10 18Th street
against all lots ia squares PSI and s1s. abutting
on said New York avenue between the limits named.
On the east side OF Connecticut avenue NV, from
DeSales street to NJ street, at estimated cost
of $6eI. to be assessed against lots ~, 54 S. 50
and 81, square l62. On the west side Of i4th
street NV. from street 10 the north line lot
IT, square 2l5, at an estimated cost of s653 to
said 14th street between the limits named
SET NEW GRANITE CURB-on the west side Of
9Th street ne, from II street TO street. at
estimated cost Of S43o. to be assessed against
in square s32 abutting on said 9Th street between
the limits named. ON both sides OF + street me-.
from Maryland avenue to 18th street. at al esti-
mated cost Of sl,o65 TO be assessed against lots
street between the limits named. On both sides
of f street me-. from 14th street to 18th street
against lots in squares 1851 and Io52 abuttIng on
said + street between the limits named. On both
to @ street. at an estimated cost OF 1913. TO be
assessed against lots 10 squares zoos and south OF
1927 abutting said 18th street between the
limits named. On both sides OF Park place n.e
from l1th street TO 18th street, at an estimated
of S467 to be assessed against lots In square
9S7, abutting on said Park place between the
limits named. On the south side OF South Car
olina avenue se, from nth street TO 18th street
at an estimated cost OF s416. TO be assessed
against lots in square 9e1, abutting said South
Carolina avenue between the limits named On
the north side Of Virginia avenue s.e.. from 9th
street to 10th street, at estimated cost OF x353
to be assessed against lots In square south OF
9ol. abutting on said Virginia avenue between the
limits named. On the south side OF Georgia ave-
nue. s.e., from 9th street to 11th street at an
estimated OF SCAT to be assessed against lots
In squares e52 and e16. abutting said Georgia
avenue between the limits named. On the west
side Of 9th street Sc, from Virginia avenue
Georgia ayenue. at an estimated cost OF $22S to
be assessed against lots I'm squares 02s and $50.
abutfing said 9th street between the limits
A1med. by order OF the Board Of Commissioners
Of the District OF Columbia. WILLIAM TINDALI.
Secrstay. nhz6. .26,spo,e'
Evening star., 1901-03-26
4 HILL. III 14TH n. "

FOR RENT-BY MOORE 4 HILL. III 14TH NV.
$l75 sos 18th NV. 24r. IS 81. 1889 29th NV, sr,b
sloe. 1923 ii. 15r pa tls. i Pierce st nwsr:w
$50 isas av, Iir 2b siS.5o. '4oa i4th ne,er. .ba
SIS: 1Sl7 18th. lar. 2ba $3.50 405 14th ne. 6r
$50 is0s Phelps, i6r 2ba SIS 80. Ills ne. sr. ba
5s T. as a1 sy
$42 so: .s1o4 18th, Or ba sl050 Rear ss6 NV. sta
30; PAS 18th. ior. ba s. .7o5-7-a I'd eaat sr,S
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$40 so. 1903 4th. Or ba S so 222 scaton, sr. wa
5000 .2i06 ist nw 9r, ,ba S. Rear 6i6 NJ NV stab
.1'o1 9TH NV, 1r ba 81 .136 Kendall. Ivy City
FURNIsHEp.
$3.50 10th s I2rESs Binney near ear 1ffh ;i iir
assE near + ~ is E
.,o SUBURBAN.
$So. BenninSs. lar and SIS. Near Pa bridge.
sal-..c College PIX. ilrs, s1Sn Ss =. ~ - ~
1t1TS s. se steEs s. isss rs nv: STORE stoss
So 800 NV NV; sces stere si2 1000 Md av ne 2r
1PAKfalENTs, in nssffi THE BNNEy:" laos Blnnsy
60 OFFICE Rooms il the BALTIC BuLpING;'
CALL AT OFFICE FOR WEEKLY BULLETIN 1t
FOR RENr-BY r. O. HOFFMAN REAL ESTATE
Marini' shall per ans 900 1927 Conn av Sr. 90
1922 av, 12r 2b IS. 90 1434 Fla av nw Or % 96
1922 av, 15r. .2b 100 90 40l ne, 7r&sta. so
309 18th NV, 21r. 50 80 1896 Fla av nw Or % 81
1887 Mtntw'd pl lar. IS 90 1882 Q, 6r&sta 80
1889 Mintw'd pl, lar. IS 90 2O7 F NV 6r .21 so
1S41 Mntw'd pl 14r. 75 90 1877 X ne, Or. go. .2O5O
1Si3 A1ntw'd pl lar. rs 90 314 I4th nw Or. rs 80
lS45 Mntwd p 14r. IS. 90 30S 18th NV, Or. .1250
80 =, 14r o.009 Patterson ne Ar. 1850
2504 14th NV, 12r. So. 80 121l X ne, 1000
i433 D NV, 6r. ..... p. .00l -
FURNISHED HOUSES.
Mass av Path. 50. 900 Wyoming av. 1Sr, 2b. $50
4 nr 18th, 11r, 4b. .S,oo0Q 22d, lar, tub. 125
mr. 18th, 19r, BIB. 5000 21st II, 10r. 100
nr Goth, 12r. Il 500
OFFICES.
10th&F Pr SIP to SIS 40 La ay $40 & $500
Atlantic Coast Line 639 L NV. S5 to II 90
bldg" from $40 to s35 4O5 7th NV, each. 1000
Sun bldg. g...........-
STORES
lS2I i4th NV. .$45O0i227 NV. 100
Evening star., 1901-03-26

TT F not convenient to call at main
Ii Office with your advertisements
leave them at the following
Star Branch Offices.
Wanted Help and Situations cost
Ic. word each insertion, minimum
charge I5c. Rents, Sales and other
advertisements at the same rate as
charged at The Star Office:
Eann's. sth and Market space
18th eDd II sts. NV, St. Louis Hotel.
9Th and E. Cap. sts.. Haley's Drug Store.
7tb and II cts. ne. Grifith's Pharmacy.
I'd St and Pa. se.. Dobyn's Pharmacy.
Wharf foot Of 11th St
18th and VT ave. Kings Pharmacy.
18th and r. l. ave. Huddleson's Pharmacy.
18th and SITS. NV. Portner Pharmacy.
l4th and yelling place Eppley's
22d and SITS. NV. ]. c. Norris Pharmacy.
22d and NJ sts.. O'Donnell's Pharmacy.
S2d and SITS. O'Dounells Pharmacy.
Woodward & Lothrop.
sl2 Pa sth and F. o. 8. Capitol Eob4ts
9Th and B City P o National Riggs