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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
FIRST Step
For New York-Chicago BouIe-
ward Taken.

New York. Sept. 5.--As a first step to-
ward the construction of a New York
Chicago boulevard, william L. Dickinson.
treasurer OF the New York and Chicago
Road association will start for the latter
city today in an automobile. He will re-
port TO the association after a close in
spection OF the road
While the association has been working
quietly for several months the officers
have enlisted the support of LISA persons
and associations along the route, all of
whom stand ready to lend their aid In
legislating for the highway when the
proper time comes.
Martin Dodge. general director OF the
road inquiry OF the agricultural depart
ment has been asked by his bureau to In
vestigate the matter of building this
road Dodge is enthusiastic and says
that tho government will defray rs per
cent. OF the cost of construction.
1t is not the first time that the govern
ment has interested itself In a movement
OF this kind. In 1926 officers of the same
department expended A.oo0.0oo on the road
between washington and st. Louis. which
was abandoned with the introduction OF
railroads Mr.. Dickinson's plan is to
carefully inspect every bit of highway
along the route.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
TO SETTLE
QUESTION
OF TITLE
Trustee for the 0kIG Heirs VIII
File Bill In Equity In
Supreme Court.

Il. X. Glezen. trustee for the heirs Of
DR.. okie. is TO file a bill In equity against
William T. Haskins TO have enjoined
further litigation IN regard TO a farm In
East Providence. Mr.. Haslsins about 20
years before suit was originally brought
against him, squatted on farm at East
Providence. near the Massa chusetts state
line, and made the sp!ace his home, add
ing number OF improvements thereto.
The heirs of the owners OF the land a
few years ago began an action at law to
recover possession OF tho property and
the question was raised as to how long
Mr.. Haskins had possession OF the prem
ises. he claimed lie had occupied the
house and land n full 20 years. but the
other side claimed he had only resided
there some Is years During the time he
lived there he acknowledged no landlord.
Juries viewed the manner differently.
but the case was al one time supposed
to have been settled. as Mr.. Haskins got a
verdict. Another action was brought and
Mr.. Haskins was defeated.
The premises are valued at about $1,000
and In order that there may be no more
trouble, and II desired the parties may
be able 10 dispose OF II. the move above
noted will be made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
BLACK WATCH MEMORIAL

British American citizens will be inter
ested In the following letter which Is
self-explanatory: 80.
Glasgow. Aug. IL. 1902
Dear Sir: The officers, non-commiss ssion- :
ed officers and rank and file. OF the First
and Second battalions Black Watch Royal
Highlanders, now serving In South Africa,
in Perthshire, Scotland, 10 their com
rades, who have fallen in battle In South
Africa. Knowing that there are many
residents I'm America who would like TO
assist, the committee have appointed Mr.:
Alfred Dawson, Merchants National
bank, Providence, r. l. captain, British
Veterans Association) TO receive contrf-
butions. Mr.. Dawson served with the
First battalion throughout the Crimean
war. 1S54-55 also in the Indian Muuny
campaign. ls57-5s-5s. and is well known TO
the committee.
Yours truly,
(stened) DAVID RUSSELL.
Hon. Secretary. Black watch Association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
OATES WAS
CRUSHED
TO DEATH
Now Administrative on His E.
tate Sues Railroad Company
for $4,000 Damages.

The accident OF May 29th last In which
Patrick oates OF this city lost his life
on Gaspee street at the foot OF Francis
street IS recalled by a suit entered In the
common pleas division OF the supreme
court by Attorneys sheehan and o'Brien
In behalf of Martha A. Oates administra-
trix on the estate OF Mr.. Oates.
The latter was riding in his tip cart
along Gaspee street and his adminstra-
trix In her declaration claims the defend
ants servant so carelessly managed and
controlled it's car that the car struck the
tip cart.
Mr. Oates was thrown TO the ground
with great violence. While he lay on the
pavement one OF the wheels OF the car
passed over his left side breaking his
ribs and crushing his intestines. His In
juTies caused him 10 suffer greatly and
after an hour OF agony he died.
The suit is brought for the benefit OF
the next OF kin OF the deceased and dam
ages are placed at $4,000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
ON THE BLOCK
Negro viii Be Sold Into Ser
vituds for Twelve Months.

Shelbville. Ky. Sept. 5.-Fisher Million,
a negro who was indicted in 1901 for yag-
rancy and who has been at large since,
has been captured in Lawrenceburg and
tried before Judge Davis In the county
court. The judge returned verdict Of
guilty and fixed his punishment at being
sold into servitude for a period of IL
months. the highest penalty
He will be put on the block and sold
into servitude by the sheriff If a pur-
chaser can he found. The officials hard
ly know what to do in the event Of no
sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
IN IDAHO
Democrats Hold a State Con-
Venti0n at POcateI|O.

Pocatelo. Idaho. Sept. 5-The Demo-
cratic state convention last night listened
to speeches by Congressman Glenn. Sena-
tors Dubois and Heitfeldt. The commit
tee on resolutions asked until / o'clock
today to report and the request was
granted.
On motion OF Stewart M. Brice. son OF
the late Calvin s. Brice OF ohio. a tele-
gram was sent to President Roosevelt
congratulating him upon his escape from
serious injury.
The convention then took n recess until
today.
Senator Heitfeldt Chief Justice
Quarles and j. H. Hawley after two
hours conference entered into an agree
ment not TO push the question OF nomin-
ating candidate for United States sena-
tor and that matter will not come before
the convention. The Indications last night
were that neither Hunt nor Martin can
be nominated for the governorship and
w. H. Watt, chairman OF the convention
Is generally regarded as the dark horse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
WELL KNOWN. {.
Admiral PaschaI Stone, Veteran
Educator, Dies at Springfield.

Springfield. Mass, Sept. 5.-The death Is
announced in this city Of Admiral Pas
chal Stone. formerly a prominent educa-
tor In New England and author OF a
school history Of England. For Is years
he was superintendent of the public
schools of Springfield.
He was born In Piermont. ~ H., In
1920. After a short course at Dartmouth
college. he began teaching and in turn
was principal OF the high schools at Ply
mouth. and Southbridge. Mass. and Fort
land. Me In recognition OF his work In
Maine. Bowdoin college conferred upon
him the degree Of A. M, and Colbe the
degree of LII. ID.
Mr., Stone was at ono time president OF
the American institute OF Instruction, Hc
was also vice president OF the National
Associati ton of School Superintendents and
had written a number OF educational
books besides editing school papers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
MALONE
HELD IN
$4,000
Is Charged with Mans|aughtsT
in Causing the Death Of
Daniel MCGrath.

Daniel McGrath died at the Rhode ISL
tcrnoon. from fracture OF his skull.
Thomas Malone, who on Wednesday
was arraigned In the Sixth district court
and held in $4,000 for trial week from to-
day. on the charge OF having committed
an aggravated assault upon McGrath.
was arralgned this noon on new war
rant. The old complaint was quashed.
The averment Of this was that he did
feloniously kill and slay McGrath. The
plain English OF this is that Malone is ac-
cused OF manslaughter.
Malone waived examination and was
held for the grand jury In $1,000. Bail was
furnished.
McGrath and Malone came out of a
labor union hail, on Market square, last
Monday afternoon.
II Is said that they had a slight dispute
in the hall and that when they reached
the sidewalk blows were exchanged.
Malone insisted, when he was originally
arraigned. that McGrath struck the first
blow and that he had acted In self-de-
fense only.
The blow which McGrath received caus-
ed him TO fall so that the back OF his head
struck with considerable force upon the
sidewalk
At first lac was supposed 10 have sus-
tained concussion OF the brain only.
Tuesday there were indications that his
skull was fractured Wednesday that sus-
picion was confirmed. Thursday morning
he begin to fail. at noon II was said that
death was Imminent and three hours later
the end came.
Medical Examiner Perkins performed
an autopsy this morning.
He found very bad fracture of the
skull al the base OF the brain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
BOER GENERALS
They Have a Conference With
Chamberlain at London.

London, Sept. 5.-The conference be-
tween the Boer generals Botha. De Witt
and Delarey and the Colonial Secretary
Joseph Chamberlain. was held this after
noon at Downing street The generals
were escorted to the colonial Office by an
official OF that department OF the govern
ment and drove there IN an open carriage.
They received a hearty welcome from the
crowds assembled at either end OF the
route. The Beers wore frock coats and
silk hats and repeatedly doffed the latter
In response 10 the cheers.
Just prior TO the generals departure
from their hotel, Abraham Fischer. the
Boer delegate, had a conference with
them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
STARTS ON
SOUTHERN
TOUR
President Roosevelt Left His
Oyster Bay Home on SyIph
This Morning.

Oyster Bay. N. Y. Sept 5-The presi-
dent accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt and
the children left on board the Sylph at
s:25 a. m.
Mrs. Roosevelt and Kermit will 10
then proceed to Jersey City, whence the
president and his party VIII depart for
Washington at liza y. IN. The president
Will travel I'm special car which will be
attached 10 a Pennsylvania train. on
arriving at Washington the car VIII be
attached TO a Baltimore and Ohio train
President Roosevelt has received from
King Edward OF England message con-
graduating him upon his escape from
serious injury I'm the accident OF Wednes-
day last. A similar message has been
received from President Diaz OF Mexico
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
HOME AGAIN
Attorney General Staarns Had
Fine Fishing and Hunting Trip.

Attorney General stearns has returned
from his vacation. He went from here
to Cape Brenton and then to {. Johns.
N BIB. and at once began a hunting and
fishing trip. Mr.. Stcarns caught many
fish. visited deep woods that seldom
kno wthe white mans tread.
he shot n carbon I'm woods that the
guides said had not been visited rsave by
the Indians. since Paul Du Charlicr went
through IL n few years ago
The attorney general found thetrip a
very healthy one. has some good stories
TO tell and Is fully prepared for the work
of the fall and winter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
FOR 80 DAYS
Cargo Of Italian Ship lauro
Was on Fire.

Victoria. B. c., Sept. 5.-For 30 days
during her trip from London TO Adelaide.
Australia, the cargo OF the Italian ship
Pasquale Iauro was on fire and the crew
were in fear OF the fire breaking out at
any moment
The fire started in the beginning OF July
and IL was not until the end OF that
month that the vessel reached her des-
tination. The matches had to be fastened
down and the ship had to be kept under
reefed sails The provisions were destroy
ed and the feet OF the members Of the
crew were scorched when they walked
the decks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
BEWARE OF oiNTMENTs FOR CA.
TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
~ smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering II through
the mucous surfaces Such articles should
never be used except ON prescriptions
from reputable physicians as the damage
they will do In ten fold 20 the good you
ca possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by r. j.
cheney a Co. Toledo. o.. contains no
mercury. and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. In buying Halls
catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
Toledo. Ohio. by r. J. Cheney g. Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. price sc. per bot
tie.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
TROvER SUITS
Two Asking $1,000 Instituted
by Papas and Rugas.

John Papas and Thomas Rugas are
plaintiffs. In two trover and conversion
suits In each of which damages are laid
at $1,000. One of the Defendants is the
Freemason's Building association OF East
Greenwich.
Plaintiffs occupied a store at SO Main
street. East Greenwich on the nth OF
last July They allege that the associa-
tion converted Ave show cases. twodozen
candy jars, eight common chairs, a candy
stove and other articles.
John H. Murray and Abise c. Reynolds
are defendants in the second suit. The
conversion OF the same property Is al
legged as In the case against the asso-
citation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
ARluT TOWN..

The records Of the office OF the super
intendent of hacks, disclose that for the
first quarter OF this year 260S licenses
were granted for vehicles and drivers.
against 17as for the same period In 1901.
Supt. Bennett has been looking sharply
after delinquents.
The Christian and Faithful workers
Will hold a union service at the Randall
eoua-c institutional mission. 81 Chalk
stone avenue, this evening az 7:45 o'clock
Rev. j. A. Haimer. pastor OF the Pearl
street Baptist church will lead the meet
ing. Mrs shogren and Miss Graham viii
sing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
HIS PLEA
IS SELF
Defence
JanItor Hayner Shot and Killed
Henry Martin in Apartment
House at Chicago.

Chicago. Sept. 5-Resenting an alleged
insult to a woman. a tenant or the build
ing. OF which he was tho janitor, Apaziah
Hayner. 70 years old shot and almost
instantly killed Henry Martin.
Martin attempted to enter The Kitchen
Of Mrs. Alberta Baird. Mrs. Baird ap-
pealed to the janltor TO eject the visitor.
saving she had been insulted.
Eayner ordered Martin 10 leave the
premises and on the latter's refusal pick
sd up a chair to enforce the demand. The
men fought down two flights or stairs.
Hayner gained the lead and dashing into
his apartments, seized a revolver ana
fred two shots.
Hayner surrendered himself to the po-
nce claiming he shot In self-defence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
NEGRO
SHOT AS
he FLED
Brown Who Jumped From Pa
troll Wagon Chased and Killed
by Police and Citizens.

East st. Louis. Ill. Sept. 5.-Edward
Brown colored. was shot and fatally
wounded In the street by number OF
citizens last night Half an hour be-
fore that Annie Gates. aged ~. came rush.
ing into a saloon crying that negro had
been chasing her.
number OF men started on a search.
finally capturing Brown whom the girl
fully identified. He was turned over TO
a policeman and the patrol wagon sum-
moned. While being driven TO the police
station Brown Jumped out OF the wagon
and ran.
Cit,zers and officers pursued. firing at the
fleeing negro. Two bullets brought him 10
the ground and he died 20 minutes later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
HEAVY STORM
Navigation on Lake Ontario In
terruptsd for Two Days.

Rochester. N. Y. Sept. 5.-Lake Ontario
is experiencing a storm that has inter-
rupted navigation for the last TWO days.
The steamer Caspian which left Summer
vile yesterday for Port Hope was unable
to get out very far and had TO return. 10
between Summerville and Toronto. was
compelled to remain in port all day yes
terday but will make another attempt 10
clear today The wind last night was
ait hurricane velocity and this morning
showed little signs of abating.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
WILL SEE THE SULTAN

Constantinopic. Thursday. Sept. a.
The United States Minister John q. A.
Leishman. who intended 20 start with his
family o ma vacation yesterday has post-
poned his departure from Constantinople
until Monday IN consequence Of a request
Of the sutton 20 see the minister before
the latter left All the recent claims OF
the United States are IN course OF SETTLE
ment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
GEN. M0nlGAS DEAD

Barcelona. Venezuela. Sept 5.-Gen.
Monagas (son Of former President Gen.
II. T. Monagas. the liberator Of slaves in
venezuela). commander Of the principal
army OF Gen. Matos. the leader Of the re-
volution. died Sept. /. at La Pascua. Of
stomach trouble. His death Is a great
loss to the revolutionary cause.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05

Simla. India, Sept. Sat a meeting of
the council today the viceroy. Lord Cur
ron OF Kedleston. announced that the
represent King Edward and Queen Alex
andre respectively at the Delhi Coronation
Durbar, the king being unable 20 absent
enable him 90 be personally crowned at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-05
Hello IN $500 BAIL

Lynn. Sept 5.--James Smith was this
morning held In $500 for the grand jury
for sldshing the throat OF Joseph II.
Moses OF Providence. r. l.. In n fight over
Smiths wife at a colored ball
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-09-20
Laugh and Grow Fat. y

Life is such q serious business Ga
the average. mortal that AN opportu
nifty for a hearty laugh is more thar
welcome to most people. "a merry
heart doeth good like a medicine,
and so do the humorous features OF
that great metropolitan daily, The
Chicago Record Herald. The first
thin that greets you on the first page
of every Issue is the humorous car
toon of John I. McCutcheon. the
Well-known artist, that frequently
tells more at glance than could be
conveyed in column of reading mat
ter. Every issue contains also 1
humorous small story on the editorial
page and the alternating Currents
column written by S. Il. Kiser, one
of the most popular humorists in the
country. In addition to all these, the
Sunday issue always includes comic
section, guaranteed to produce laugh
ter.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-09-20
ssras,,-Eead Nonsense.

Another ridiculous food fad has been
branded by the most competent authori-
ties. They have dispelled the silly notion
that one Kind of food is needed for brain,
another for muscles. and still another for
bones. A correct diet will not only nour-
ish a particular part Of the body. but it
will sustain every other part. Yet how
ever good your food may be, its nutri-
pepsia. You must prepare for their an.
pearance or prevent their coming bv
taking regular doses of Green's August
Flower, the favorite medicine of the
healthy millions. A few doses aids di-
gestion, stimulates the liver to healthy
action. purifies the blood, and makes yoI1
feel buoyant and vigorous. Y6n can get
this reliable remedy at
A J Godard's; Kibbe Il Williams, Erath.
Get Green's Special Almanac.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-09-20

E. c. Harkins, Secretary of Old
Hickory Camp, w. of W., informs
Us that he received and delivered to
Mrs. w. NJ. Martin check for two
thousand dollars due her as insurance
policy from that order on the life OF
her husband, W. NJ. Martin, Whd
was charter member of the Camp.
This Camp will also erect a neat
monument over the grave of the de-
ceased. Many widows and childred
are left in comfortable circumstances
by the thoughtfulness of husbands
and fathers in joining this order
Rayne Tribune.
One of the strongest fraternal or
ders, the Woodmen of the World are
very prompt III paying off death
claims. Abbeville has q fine camp of
the order and though there are few
accessidns to the ordet these days,
the membership IS active and wide
awake to the value of fraternal life
insurance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-09-20
Proposed Amendme, IS to the Con-
stitution, to be Voted for at
Election to be ReId Tues
day, November 4th.
Act No. 56.1 Senate Bill No. 81.
JOINT RESOLUTION.

Act No. 56.1 Senate Bill No. 81.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to Article Al of
the Constitution of the State of Louisi
ana, relative to rectifying and approv-
ing agreements or contracts for works
OF public improvements made or enter
ed into by the City of New Orleans
prior to the 18th day of May 1902, and
to authorize the City of New Orleans to
make all payments hereunder in ac-
cOrdance with the terms and under the
conditions thereof.
Section J. Be It resolved by the Gener-
al Assembly of the State of Louisiana.
two-thirds of all the members elected to
each House concnrring, That the follow
ing amendment to Article AZ Of the Con-
stitutiou of the State of Louisiana be
submitted to the electors of the State at
the next Congressional election to be
holden on the first Tuesday after the
first Monday i'll November, 1902, to-wit:
That Article AZ Of the Constitution of
the State of Louisiaiia be amended so as
to read as follows, to-wit:
ARTICLE AZ: The General Assembly
shall have no power to grant or author
ize any parish or municipal an 5hority to
grant any extra compensation, fee or
allowance to public officer, agent, ser
want or contractor, nor pay, nor aUther-
ize the payment of any claim against the
State or any parish or municipality
thereof, under any agreement of contract
made without express authority of law;
and all such unauthorized agreements or
contracts shall be null and void, but all
agreements or contracts for work of pub
lie improvements made or entered into
by the City of New Orleans prior to the
twelfth of May 1902 are hereby ratified
rnd approved and the City of New Or
leans is hereby authorized to make all
payments provided for in said contracts
in accordance with the terms and under
the conditions set forth in said contracts
Sec. Q Be it further resolved. etc,
That on the official ballots to be used at
said election shall be placed the words
For the proposed amendment to Article
A of the Constitution of the State of
LbuiSiana:" and the words Against the
Amendment to Article AZ of the Consti-
tuition of the State of louisiana" and
each eleetor shall indicate, as provided in
the general election laws Of the State,
which of the propositions, '.for" or
against" he votes for.
(Signed J. Y. SANDERS,
Speaker of the House of Represen tatfves.
(Signed.) ALBERT ESTOPINAL,
Lieutenant Governor.
Approved: June 26th, A. ID. 1892
w. w. HEARD,
Governor of the State of Louisaha:
A true copy:
JOHN L: MICHEL.
SECRETARY of State.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-09-20
state of Ohio, city of Toledo, %
Iueas comfy. 90

Frank J. cheney makes oath that he il
the senior partner Of the firm Of +. J. che
ney & CO.. doing business in tho city of
Toledo, county and state aforesaid. and
that said firm will pay the. SUN of ONE
Kindred DOLLARS tor each and every
case of Catarri that cannot be cured by
the use of Halls Catarrh cure,
FRANK J. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subcribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A.
}sEAL. w. A. GLEASON.
(-~~) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mncon8
malls free.
T. !. CHENEY &c CO., Toledo, @.
s-y Sold by Druggists. T5c.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-09-20
(Cohtinued on SUPPLEMENT-
Judge w. C. Perrault, of St. Lam

Judge W. c. PerrauIt, of St. Lam
dry, one Of the candidates for rail
road commissioner, was here We'd
nesaay and Thursday on his way
through the district in the interest of
his candidacy. TIE judges face was
wreatbed in smiles, as well it might
be, for things seem to be coming bis
way down here -DonaldsonyilIe
Chief.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-09-20
Fortune Eavors a ,Eexas..

Having distressing pains IN head back
and stomach and being without annette,
| began to use Dr.. Kings New Life Pills"
WRITES ". ?. Whitehead of Kennedalc.
Tex. "and snon felt like a new man"
Infalllble in stomach and liver troubles.
Only CSC at A. J. Godard's drug store.