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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-26

Halbard is the arms carry'd by tne
serieants of foot and dragoohs' tho
head of the halbard ought to be a loot
or Is inches long; one end ought 10 NC
hollow to receive the stan, Dut tne
other broad. ribb'd In the middle, cog q
on both sides and drawing to point
like the point Of two edged SWORD.
On one side of the head Is likewise
fixed a piece in form Of half moon OF
star. and on the other broad point "
four inches long, crooked NUE.
which ia very commodious for drawing
fascines. gabions or whatever obstacle
happen in the way. The stan OF Tue
halbard is about five feet long ana an
inch and half diameter, made OF ASH OF
other hard wood. -
Halbards are very useful In deter
mining the ground betwixt the ranks:
and for dressing the ranks and MES OF
n battalion, and likewise for chastlsins
the soldiers. Directory,
1905.
ought to Know.
Lady-Where is the agent Tor these
fats?
Man at Door-I can rent the fats,
mum.
"Are the rents reasonable?"
Eyes, num-" -.
"What sort Of a janitor have your
"a very good one. num-"
"Is be polite and attentive"
Eyes, num-"
"Honest?"
eyes, num-"
"Doesn't he ever steal from the
market baskets of the tenantsT
"Never num-"
"He's a good Christian man, Is he?"
Eyes, mum. A potter, more at
tentive, honester or more Christian
man never lived, num-"
"I'm delighted to hear that Where
is he nowY
T'm him, weekly Bouquet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
NO SIGN OF LIFE.
indications That Steamer IndI-
ana Was Abandoned by Crew

London. March 1.-The British steamer
Indiana, Captain Kershaw, from Venice.
Jan. 49, via Messina, for London, was
sighted off worthing at daybreak this
morning In a sinking condition.
A strong sea was running and life
boat. which was sent out failed to dis
cover any signs of life on the steamer. II
is believed she had been in collision in a
fog Hopes are entertained that her crew
are aboard some other vessel. Tho beach
is strewn with fruit for miles.
The German steamer Washington, Cap
tain Dinklage from Rotterdam for New
York. while making Dover was driven
ashore at Folkestone during a gale and
had narrow escape from going on the
rocks. Her bows had been stove in COLI
sion.
IL was subsequently learned that the
Indiana and Washington had probably
been in collision. The Indiana was beach
ed near Worthng by a tug. Her crew had
previously been landed at New Haven.
The Washington's port bow is damaged
about the water line and several of her
frames are bent; she anchored in tho
DowneS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
HE MAY Be
REDUCED
TO RANKS
indication That Sergeant Morse
Of Sixth Station viii Lose
His Stripes.


The reason that the committee on police
continued their hearing of the complaint
made and the charge preferred against
Sergeant Morse. OF the sth police station.
that he had been guilty OF conduct unbe-
coming an officer. was not that additional
evidence was TO be submitted.
At Wednesdays hearing four witnesses
were called before the committee.
Two of these were dead set against
Morse.
one other gave evidence which was some
what conflicting. although an honest in
fention to oe strictly impartial no doubt
governed him.
The fourth man, an unwilling witness
but ofirreproachabie OF character and whose
word has never been questioned. gave
the committee an hnhia sed. uncolored and
wholly impartial Version OF the ahIir
There Is no doubt that the committee
arrived at a decision. and had Mayor
Granger been at nome their verdict would
have been promptly laid before him for
final action
His honor will return To this city tomor-
row and then this episode. will be closed
II Is said that Sergt Morse will be re-
duced 20 the ranks and thnt so long as he
remains a member OF the force he will
swing the club.
Incidentally the police committee have
gathered much insight as TO discipline at
the 6th police station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
WARD LYNCHING.
Punishment Of Those Implicated
In il Is Very Doubtful. H.

Terre Haute. Ind March 1.-The au-
thorities of vigo county are now learning
where they come I'm on the action Of the
mob that hanged and burned Geo. Ward.
The county council has appropriated
$4,000 for the repairing OF the damage
done to the jail by them.
a move has been started 10 raise fund
for the widowed mother OF Miss Ida Fink
elstein. The mother was almost entirely
dependent upon the daughter for her sup
port.
Sheriff Fasig has been holding some
thing like public reception, a stream OF
people calling to commend him for telling
his deputies not TO forcibly oppose the
mob. IL is evident that public sentiment
is not fully aroused 10 the horrors or the
lynchng and burning of Geo. Ward and
the demonstration at the sherifs office
Yesterday indicates that no one will be
punished for the lynching.
The lynching of Geo. Ward has created
wild CONSERVATION among the negroes in
this section OF the state. As the excite
ment decreases among the white people
81 increases among the negroes. They are
loud in their condemnation of the Tcrre
Haute mob. Many negroes fed from Ter
re Haute, fearing a mop may take them
I'm hand Nearly all who left the city
have gone TO Brazil There Is u large
negro population there and the refugees
have been given shelter there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Destroyed at Midnight.
Mi|itiamen Called Into Service Prevent
Convicts From Escaping --0rigin Of
Blaze Not Yet Known.

work of removing the books, records and
papers OF the Institution TO a place Of
safety Nothing else OF value was saved.
The fire originated in the kitchen of the
wardens departments, and spread In All
directions, through the main building. Inc
Lincoln fire department responded with
hose carts and steamers. and two streams
from the pond were soou playing on the
flames with the effect, however, OF only
temporarily checking their spreading.
After IL was seen that the MAJOR por-
tion OF the building was doomed, all Ell
forts were concentrated on the east END
OF the building. occupied by the deputy
warden. the chapel and containing re-
serve cell room. The woodwork In THIS
portion OF the building was thoroughly
soaked and the fire men finally succeeded
i'm saving IT,
All bedding and extra clothing for the
convicts was destroyed and IL II probable
that until permanent quarters can be pro-
vided the convicts will have 10 sleep IN
tents. .
Warden Davis took charge of the insti-
tuition Feb 16.
II have no opinion To offer regarding
the origin OF the flames. said Warden
Davis Several trusty cOnvicts prepared
supper for my family in the room az 3
o'clock hut all of them retired 10 their
cells early I'm the evening. How the fire
started is more than 7 can say.
No complete estimates OF the losses mas
vet been made. II is certain they viii
reach 100000 however. with no insurance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
FOR The NAVY.
Number Of EnIistmsnts Large
and Officers Are Encouraged

New York. March 1.-officers at the
Brooklyn navy yard are encouraged by
the number of enlistments now coming
In from all parts of the country.
Rear Admiral Henry c. Taylor, who,
while he has been In command of the re-
ceivIng ship Vermont. i.as devised many
plans 20 increase the enlistments. said:
There is little danger that the navy viii
be very short OF men In the near future.
At the present time the outlook is bright.
About two years ago the alarm was
raised that the navy would soon be with
out enough men TO man the different
ships already in commission, much less
the new ones IN process of construction.
What might be termed the scare about
lack OF men is now over. With tho num-
ber OF new recruiting plans that have
been tried, the navy has found new re-
sources TO draw from and there is little
doubt that we will be able to get enough
men at all times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
VICE CRUSADE.
Bishop Potter Says tho People
CanSecureD Decent Government

New York, March i.-Bshop Potter has
returned from brief vacation at Jekyl
island. During his absence there had
been important developments IN the vice
crusade which he inauguratcd nearly
four months ago. When he was asked
by a reporter TO comment on some of
these events he said:
"All care 20 say Is that everything
that has happened Is encouraging TO the
friends Of reform.
II believe n majority Of the people OF
New York arc in favor Of decent govern
ment and II they unite they can get 81.
"This movement differs from any other
that We havo seen. THE institutions ot
religion. Of education and OF social re-
form are all united I'm the work. one of
the most hopeful signs Is that the men
OF the labor unions are interested aud
have their representatives on the COM
mittrc Of 1s
"Evcry previous effort At reform has
been attempted 10y minority-not a po-
nticai bur "a social minority. Social lines
have been hrokccn in the present instance
and among al classes there Is growing
dcsirr for better thirEs.
There can be- no doubt % the strength
~ the sentimert that has been created
a. favor cf radical reforms in our citv.
What Is needed now for The coming cam
paign o. tlIe puriucJtion Of all the forces
that are ia favor " s9gd sgveInnlcnL'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
Theft CHARGED
Knowles Charged With Stealing
From GoTham Company

Edward C. Knowles, 80 years old. was
arrested and brought 70 the City Hail.
today, on the charge OF stealing sac WORTH
OF silver clippings and filings from tha
Gorham Manufacturing Company.
Knowles was first brought in on this
charge and by Capt. Parker, on January
3lst.
At that time Capt. Parker searched
Knowles home on Plum street. and
found considerable scrap there.
Knowles wife was about to be confined
and At tho suggestion OF Mr.. Lawton. OF
the Gorham company. knowles was per-
mitted to remain at home
Subsequently Knowles disappeared ands
as IL was learned, found employment iri
Taunton.
He returned yesterday. intending "a
move his effects TO Taunton. but the po-
lice were watching for him and he was
taken in.
Ho viii be arraigned in tho eth district
court tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01

Lincoln. Neb. March 1-Nsbraska's
state penitentiary, three miles from this
city. was almost destroyed by fire which
started at midnight. The loss will ex-
ceed $4,000 There was no disorder
among the convicts, who were guarded
by militiamen. hastily summoned from
I.ipcoln.
The main building or the penitentiary
VA practically new. Nothing was left
but the east wing occupied by the warden.
the cha pei and q small reserve cell room.
The prisoners were removed to this room
under extra guard without difficulty
So far as known no ono was injured.
The fire was discovered by Warden Davis
shortly before midnight. An alarm was
Immediately given, convicts, guards and
employees were aroused and an appeal
was telephoned 70 the Lincoln fire depart
ment for help. The convicts were order
ed 10 clothe themselves and were mar
shaled into the great court yard, where.
for several hours. 600 OF them were kept
standing in long double line. under the
espionage of score of armed guards
patrolling the top of the wall surrounding
the yard.
Warden Davis and his aides made quick
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
A new
HOME
NEEDED.
Y. ". C. A. Maturing Plans
for tho Erection Of a
Modern Building.

The board OF directors OF the Young
women's Christian association situated
at l22 Fountain street. contemplate the
erection OF a new. large and commodious
building 10 take the place OF the present
structure.
The old building is out of date so far as
modern conveniences are concerned and IL
in locality that is very undesirable TO
say the least.
IL IL fast becoming dilapidsted and IL
is only a question OF short time when
the association will be forced 10 vacate.
For this reason the directors are very
desirous OF erecting a building that will
be modern I'm every respect and while ne
cessity will not allow them 10 be lavish
In their expenditures they Will endeavor
with the help OF the citizens or ProVi-
dence 20 build n structure that viii be q
credit as well as an ornament TO the city.
While the plans are not matured as yet
IL Is hoped TO build modern three story
where hundreds OF women employed In
the big department stores and In the Jew
eiry factories. who have no home here,
may be furnished with every ease ana
comfort of n private home, and with
homeiike surroundings.
This project is worthy one ana SHOULD
appeal TO all who are interested in such
noble work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
CITY WITHOUT 4 STATE.

Madison. Wis, March lit has Just
been discovered q strip or land of 25O. 900
acres near the boundary between Wis
consin and Michigan lies In neither state.
In II is the city OF Ironwood. Mich, the
remainder being between the Brule and
Paint rivers T. ID. Peake. an employe
I'm the Wisconsin state senate. made the
discovery that this strip was originally
included IN Michigan, but was not I'm the
survey when the state OF Wisconsin was
laid out.
The question has arisen ss 20 whether
or not cfficisl acts. sucn as marriages
and Land transfers in tho strip. are valid.
ana the matter VIII probably he laid be-
fore tho Wisconsin legislature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
ON The OCEAN.
Rag Dealer FIaes After Setting
$3.50 for II Cents.

Chicago, March 1.-The identity of the
rag dealer, who for eleven cents secured
a bundle of old clothes containing $3.50 be-
longing 90 aged Mrs. Mary Conley, 4OlS
Armor avenue. has been discovered. 1t
is thought he is now on board a steamer
bound for Germany and that recovery OF
the money is doubtful.
The police learned that T.. Feldman, n
rag dealer, had become possessed OF n
large sum of money on Feb. n. The
money was I'm bills Of various denomina-
tions and s.. $40 and $50 gold pieces. Be
ing unable TO count the money. Feldman
is said 10 have called i'm neighbor who
summed UP the total amount as $500.
Feldman then left for Europe and. al
though a telegram was sent 10 New York
20 detain him, IL is believed he had too
great a start and is now on the ocean.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
WAS PREPARED.
Gates Wore Many Collars for
Initiation IniOStock Exchange

New York. March 1.-Chas. G.. Gates,
son OF John w. Oates. chairman OF the
board OF the American Steel and Wire
company has recently been elected to
membership in the stock exchange. When
he came upon the floor yesterday he was
greeted with cries of "wie gents" and
shouts OF XIII him for his father
Several brokers seized him and pushed
him into the steel and wire crowd. :"
where his initiation was gone through
The young man had prepared himself by
putting on old clothes and three or four
collars. When the brokers found after
tearing off one collar he still had anoth-
er they attacked him vigorously. soon
ripping Off the successive layers OF col
lars and his necktie and smashing his
hat. The initiation lasted about ten min
utrs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01

The senate was called 90 order at IL
o'clock by Lieut. Gov. Kimball. The rec
ord OF Thursday was read and approved.
Senator Tarker OF Coventry from the
judiciary committee reported back an act
providing for voting upon propositions of
amendment of the constitution. and upon
questions submitted to the electors OF
the state: read ana passed
Senator Ballou of Cumberland from the
committee on finance reported back an
act in amendment of chapter e26. public
laws: read and referred 10 committee on
engrossed acts.
Senator Crumb. from the same commit
tee. reported back an act authorizing the
sheriff OF Bristol county 10 employ
tanitor for the Bristol county court
house; read and referred TO committee on
engrossed acts.
Senator Perrin Of Pawtucket from the
same committee reported back a resolu-
ton making an appropriation for repair
ing and altering armories and state prop
erty located in them, and defraying ex-
penses incurred by certain general orders;
read and passed.
Senator Chase of Middletown from the
committee on education reported back an
act in amendment OF an act TO incorpor-
ate the First Church Of Christ Scientist
in Providence: read and nassed
Senator Freeman OF Central Falls pre-
sented resolution changing tho name OF
Edward b. Heidner 10 Edward H. Hough;
judiciary committee.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
Also an act providing for the election
,.<1 ..fa no4
dent OF the United states, as prepared by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
BRAKEMAN LOSES HIS LIFE

Springfield. Mass, March Edward
I.aporte Qf Rensselaer,. n. Y, was killed
in the W6st Springfield yard OF the Bos-
ton and Albany railroad this morning.
Tie was brakeman on Conductor VIM.
O'Connolls train which left Albany yes
tcrday afternoon and arrived IN the yard
fcw minutes before tho accident. No
body knew how the accident occurred.
Nu CRY ws heard. but AS soon ss La
porto was missed = search was instituted
and his body was found on the track.
Several wheels had passed over him.
Laporto WAS married about two months
ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

II was 1l:25 o'clock before snatsef
Holden called the House to order ard
there was a quorum present. The jour-,
nal of Thursday was read and approved.
Mr.. Carpenter OF Warwick, from the
committee on corporations. reported bacg
an act in amendment of an act to ~.
corporate the Pawtuxet Valley Water
company. with recommendation OF pass
age, with certain amendments; calendar.
Mr.. Potter. Of Cranston. from the same
committee. reported back an act i'm
amendment OF an act TO incorporate thu
William A. Harris Steam Engine COM
pany. recommending passage; calendar.
Mr.. Rathbun, OF West Greenwich. from
the committee on judiciary, reported
back an act in amendment ot chapter
272. general laws. of repleyin, recom-
mendng passage; calendar.
Also an act to enable John G. Walsh a
Co 20 build a temporary bridge over tha
Blackstone canal. recommending indeil-
mite postponement: calendar.
Mr.. Rice. OF Pawtucket. from the same
committee, reported back an act to repeal
section p, chapter 60, general laws. rec>
Continued on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
UNDER GUARD
Militia Protects Shenkle From
Threatened Lynchlng by Mob

carrollton, ILL.,. March 1.-Albert Shen-
kle charged with assault on Miss Giller OF
White Hall, was brought here at 1880 a.
m. by tho sheriff Of Greene county, under
escort by the four companies of state
militia ordered out by Gov. Yates.
There was a crowd 8t the depot but no
demonstration was made and probably
no attempt will be made to lynch the
prisoner.
shenklo will be taken today before
Judge Thompson, who after accepting a
plea OF guilty will sentence the prisoner
to Chester penitentiary whittier the
young man will be escorted az once by
the militia. Until yesterday Shonkle had
been In mortal fear OF lynching.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
GAVE BONDS.
Minister and Doctor Accused Of
Engaging In Smashing Raid

Topeka. Kas., March 1.-The Rev. y.
w. Emerson, pastor OF the First Chris
tian church and DIR. NJ. r. Mitchell; were
arrested yesterday on a state warrant
charging them with being accessories in
the smashing OF the Curtis cold storage
plant in North Topeka last Monday
morning.
before the city court, before which they
will answer n charge OF malicious de-
struction OF property. Mr.. Emerson has
already a charge against him in the po-
lice court OF resisting an officer at the
time of the raid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
COL. WENTWORTH DEAD.

Concord. N. III, March l.-Colonel Jo-
seph Wentworth died at n home In This
city at > o'cioot this morning
He was borDFin Sandwich, y. H., Jan.
20. 1915, and was FOR many years. a most
successful business man. lie served his
town as clerk. sclectInan. postmaster and
representative TO the legislature. and
Carroll county as sheriff and registrar OF
deeds N 1870 he removed 10 Concord and
has since been one Of its most prominent
citizens. He filcd various offices and
was candidate for governor on the Pro-
hihition ticket somr years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01

&. chicago. March Following officers 20
the new Anti Cigarette le1eue were
chosen last night: President. Prof. Frank
" Irish. columbus. ohio. vico president.
Miss Lucy Page Gaston: financial secrc-
turv. john w. Hart. corrcf ponding secrc-
tar,. Miss Ida Brxton Cole. treasurer.
Chas. - Roberts Eirht directors were
also elected. Among tligm Is Ioun Wanna
maker of Phil&
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
VILLAGE LOSES INDUSTRIES.

Bssevfiie. Conn. March The village
% Amenio few mills fsom here. across
the state line IN Sew Ngrk. arrercd Sc
rlous loss lest night iu thr burning ~ a
iarse saeh sud blind factory. grist mill
and a new brice office building. sii hc-
Ionging 60 Wilson and Eaton.
The IRE started in fne engine room ~
'ho factory by the ovcrhcating of wood
work near boiler Tho loss is sl2.m1
The plant WAS insured l9r about sigo0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
SCHULTZ
DIED AT
HIS POST
Crossing Tender at Dexter
Street Found Dead In
His Shanty.

Julius ". HhIlzc, 81 years OF age. was
found dead at his post OF duty, at the
Dexter street railroad crossing In the eth
police precinct, at o'clock this morning.
There is little shanty at the crossing.
and when Fred Hoffman, a driver for
Earl Carpenter & Sons. reached the cross
Ing and did not discover the old man on
guard he made an Investigation.
Then n was discovered that SchulZe had
passed away. Death had come but few
minutes prior 10 the arrival Of Hoffman.
Medical Examiner Perkins said that
death was due 10 natural causes ard di-
yeCted the remains TO be delivered to IN
dertaker Carroll:
Schulze had been residing at No. 81
Pleasant View avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01

Vallejo. Cal. March 1.-Captain Wins
low Of the navy hospital steamer Solace,
who refused TO allow the customs OFF,
cials at San Francisco 20 search the YES
sel for dutiable goods on her arrival at
San Francisco from Manila last Sunday,
has received telegram from the navy
department ordering him to allow the GUS
toms officials 10 search the vessel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
REVIEWED THE TROOPS

Tieu-Tsin. March i.-Gen. voyron. the
French commander. reviewed the gar
rison n tour thousand Freuch soldiers
stationed here vcsierda,. N Is reported
bat lo.ec0 F'rcnch troops viii return 10
France iu March
The Taku harbor IL open and steamers
are expected O. arrive there shortly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
STRUCK BY CAR
Mrs Ann German injured While
Crossing Prairie Avenue

Mrs. Ann Gorhsm. 90 years Of age, but
whose residence could not be obtained.
was taken 10 the Rhode Island Hospital
this noon suffering from quite a severe
scalp wound.
She attempted to cross rralrie avenue,
at Chester avenue, Just as an electric car
was approaching and stepping almost In
front OF the car. was knocked down
Not until ? o'clock could the hospital
attendants secure from her her name,
and an attempts 10 obtain further inform
alton prnved unavalllng.
Her injury is thought not TO be OF a
dangerous character.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
HEATH BUYS AN ISLAND.

Halifax, N. s., March big Fish ISL
and. of Chester. a fashionable summer
resort about 40 miles from Halifax. has
been purchased by Hon. Perry Heath OF
Washington, assistant postmaster gem
on the island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-01
ON WAY HOME.
Remains Of Mrs. Lewis viii
Reach Here Tomorrow Night

4 report was received here today TO tho
effect that the body OF Mrs. John y.
Lewis, who was drowned at Palm Beach,
Fla. on Tuesday last, & on its way to
this city and will reach here In all prob
ability tomorrow night.
Mr. Lewis and his daughter accompany
tho remains.
No arrangements have been made FOR
tho funeral OF Mrs. Lewis and ~ ls pre-
smncd that nothing Will be done until the
body reaches Providence.