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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-09

About four miles east OF Point Judith
Ind at II o'clock last night the Powha-
IAN OF the Merchants a. Miners line.
$his city. and the Priscilla OF the Fall
River line came together with a crash.
A thick fog prevailed at the time and
the Priscilla had left Newport at s:%
o'clock. having started from Fall River
more than an hour before
The Powhatan was coming north and
east. having left Baltimore at midnight
Sunday. and nearly all OF the ls1 passen-
gers were delegates TO the Baptist Young
Peoples union convening In the city this
week. one man was tossed from his bunk
by the impact but nobody was injured on
board the Powhatan.
POwHATAN WELL DISCIPLINED.
why. ! never saw such splendid dis
|cipline," remarked Baltimore lady to
The News representative. There were
few up and about at the hour OF collision,
|i1 O'Clock, for we all looked for good
nights rest In anticipation of the labors
of the convention. In fact I was in my
berth and before j had robed anr coat
on the boats were manned and the ex-
PRECISION from the crew on every side
was: Can't we held your II seemed as
though the entire crew. officers included,
numbers four score. and they worked like
enc man."
The steel sheathing of the Powhatans
bow was badly wrenched, bent and torn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-09

away. but the collision bulkhead pre-
cluded further damage There was a
large depression. In fact cut. probably
caused by the guard rail OF the Priscilla
and the pumps OF the Powhatan were
only required 10 free the bulkhead OF
overflow water.
The damage will not exceed $40, 200 and
the Powhatan will not make her usual
trip tomorrow evening. The Chatham
will take her place and the Powhatan be
taken 10 New York or Brooklyn for re-
pairs.
DAMAGE TO PRISCILLA.
Both were under good headway, so II
was stated, and the captains assert that
they kept bells and whistles going on
account OF the dense fog.
''The Pawhatan was doing right" re-
marked one of the crew today. 'tfor
was facing the quarter deck when sud
denly IL was bang for fair. II threw me
of my feet and when Jumped up
realized that the Priscilla's captain had
either given wrong signals or misunder-
stood those from the Pawhatan.'
This fact however, will be determined
by the United States inspectors who will
endeavor TO place the blame
To make the Priscilla as handsome as
she was before the collision will cost the
New York. New Haven a Hartford Rail-
road company that practically controls
the Fall River line at least $4,000.
Continued on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-09
Above the Clouds.

As Switzerland is the most mountain
Gus OF countries, and as thousands OF our
readers have visited and will visit the
playground OF Europe" propose to tell
you something about the wonderfully
interesting operations OF the Swiss AL
pine troops. Andermatt is the place TO
see these fellows. II you have a ticket
from Lucerne TO Milan get out at Goe-
schenen at the mouth OF the great st.
Gothard tunnel. and climb up TO the viii
lage. Part OF the way is up an iron lad
der. When you get near the Schonenrn
Gorge and the DEVILS Bridge, where the
awful Reuss roars and thunders, and
makes you gasp with spray showers, you
may look down and up; but II any one
told you that soldiers could manoeuvre in
such country you would not believe him
Presently you see suspicious doors In
precipices. and narrow roads where en-
trance is forbidden. Next you see a
string OF goats crawling. or rather. jerk
ing up a wall. The goats are troops
hauling up gun. You are In Andermatt
among the forts and barracks, and al
though II Is q roasting day the men are
In Arctic rig. For In an hour they may
be slithering across the blue and green
Ice OF the glaciers. or up TO their waists
In snow. Fine. robust fellows they are
full OF strength and confidence and
nerve and resource. There are forts here
In places only fitted for eagles nests and
chamois' foothold. Switzerlands only
standing" army is here--a few hundred
men permanently employed I'm looking
after the forts and guns the gun-moving
machinery, with the electric batteries ard
wires that connect the forts and barracks
and coming towers.
During the winter and early spring the
permanent garrison OF Andermatt con-
sists OF gunners and lookout men. a Max
im gun company. and sappers and
miners. There are special companies told
on for the forts near Airolo. Stuei, and
the southern gates OF the st. Gothard
Other special companies man the forts on
the Furka. at Buhl. at Attkirch, and on
the Bazberg. above Andermatt; also on
the Stockli (Oberlap road.
That there are special infantry regi-
menfs attached to each set OF forts: and
these have TO do their annual or BIZ
annual service up there under surprising
conditions. with all the fatigues OF or
dinary soldering plus the iabors of pack
mule and the dangerous work OF an Al
pine guide. There are every summer
some 1000 men I'm service In the different
fortifcations on the south frontier OF
ewitzerland-Pearson's Magazine ior
July.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-09
THE COMING PRESS

The coming press which forms the most
striking feature OF the treasury depart
ment's exhibit In the Arts and Crafts
free exposition at Crescent Park will be
started for the first time tomorrow after
noon. Owing TO a combination OF delays
incidental TO securing the necessary cleo
trical power to operate the press. II has
stood idle until this time; and when II is
In daily operation. as II will be after to-
morrow. II will prove far moro interest
ing 10 visitors.
tons. Is a superb piece OF machinery.
made with extreme exactness and operat-
ing with remarkable accuracy. its mech
anism being as delicately adjusted as that
OF a watch; and II Is designed TO turn out.
at the rate OF 10 per minute. and United
states coin from one cent to double
eagle. 1t will be used during the exposi-
ton 10 turn out souvenir coins on bright
metal In imitation of gold, and which will
hold its color permanently-the same as
was used at the Pan-American exposition
at Buffalo.
Many visitors to the Exposition. as well
as others connected with II. have inquired
as TO the time when the press would be
first operated and have expressed de-
sire TO obtain the first souvenir struck by
the press. This desire has become 30 gen.
eral that, in order to show no favoritism
and satisfy all. the management has de-
cided TO nnounce publicly that II will
start the press at o'clock on Thursday
afternoon, and that as soon as the first
souvenir coin is struck, IL will be sold at
auction TO the highest bidder. Mr.. II. 9.
Bliss. the manager OF the Alaska Packers
association exhibit officiating as uction-
eer. Aside from the demand for the first
souvenir. those who are familiar with Mr..
Bliss ready wit and magnetic personality
will recognize that the incident is likely
to be made exceedingly entertaining by
the auctioneer. II the statements made by
some OF the government officers them
selves may be accepted as a criterion. the
first souvenir is likely to bring a pretty
stff price: and IL will be sold without any
reservation whatever or preferences OF
any kind TO the highest bidder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-09
NOTES FROM The HARB0R

The following vessels have arrived at
and sailed from the port OF Providence
during the past "A hours;
Arrived-Steamer fremont, New York;
steamer Connecticut. New York: steamer
Rhode Island, New York; steamer
Richard Borden. Fall River and re-
turned; steamer City Of Newport, New
port and returned; steamer Mount Hope,
Block Island and returned; steamer Saga
more, Fall River and returned; steamer
New Shoreham, Block Island and re-
turnedI steamer Queen City. Seaconnet
and returned steamer Islander, Sea-
connet and returned; steamers Bay
Queen, Warwick. What Cheer. squan-
tum and Favorite. shore places and re-
turned; tug Battler, New York; tug s.
Thomas Brown. New York: steamer Pow
haitian, Baltimore: schooner Sarah Quinn,
moulding sand, New York: schooner
Maria, brick. New York.
Sailed-Steamers Chester w. Chaplin.
Connecticut and City OF Key West. New
York; tug Navigator and ono barge. New
York; tug 8. Thomas Brown. New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-09
PAWTUxET VALLEY

The members of Cercle L'Esperance,
Companies OF the Forest held an open
meeting and public installation of officers
last evening at the society's rooms at
Arctic Centre. The guests were all MEM
bers Of Maid Marion Circle of Riverpolnt
and a banquet was rendered them at the
close of the exercises.
Miss Blandine Bedard, daughter OF
Pierre Bedard. of Arctic Centre. and Mr..
Louis p. Normandin OF Montreal were
united in marriage yesterday at st. Johns
church. Arctic Centre. Rev. FIR. Bourgeois
officiating The happy couple left yes
terday afternoon for Montreal. where
they will reside In the future.
A valuable horse belonging to the In
terlaken Mill company was taken sick
yesterday and died within FIVE minutes
The members of Quidnick Baptist Sun
day school took their annual excursion
to the seashore yesterday. The objective
point was Buttonwoods Beach and the
trip was made by trolley.
Miss Mary J. Snow OF Phenix Is spend
ing her vacation at Moonstone beach.
Mrs. Gross of Providence, who has been
visiting with Mrs 8. o. Colvin at Phenix
for few days, wae struck by q bicyclist
Monday evening and received a bad
sprain In one of her wrists.
Mr.. j. Albert Beaudette, of Arctic
Centre was badly bitten by dog near
Centreville Monday evening, necessitat-
ing the services OF a physician to dress
the wounds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-09
A COUNTESS.
Miss Pic viii Be One After
Wedding In Denmark.

Chicago. July o-Sylvia U. Pho. an en-
ploye in the civil service department at
the city hall In Chicago has started for
Denmark. her native land, where she is to
marry Count Knuth Burg. member of
one OF the most illustrious and wealthy
families Of that country.
Miss Pho met Count Knuth Burg. who
was travelling around the world at Mia
mi, Fla. last january. Later the count
travelling incognito. came to Chicago,
and obtained the consent of Mrs. Pho, the
mother, 20 marry her daughter. The up
proval of the leaders at the Danish court
was next sought. Their answer received
a month ago was an acceptance OF the
plan including an invitation TO Miss rfo
to come at once to the scandinavian
court.
Louis Albert Francis Pho. father OF syi-
VIA, inaugursted the Danish Liberal party
In 1871 He was q leader among the men
Of his country and destined 20 great
things. But he lost IN the eariy struggles
and was banished. The Liberal move
ment, however finally triumphed In Den
mark and In July. 1900, King Christian or
ganised the first Liberal ministry In the
history Of the country.
After coming to this country Pho estab-
lished a scandinavian colony IN Florida,
calling Il White City. Today II ie a thrfv-
ing town. Pho died In Chicago from
fever I'm 1894.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-09
Cuba's Peril.

The truth about Cuba? Is II necessary to
say more than was told me by the resi-
dent agent or one OF the largest New
York life insurance companies? lie said:
'The situation IN Cuba today Is unpre-
cedented. Never before In the history Of
life insurance has Il been equaled. II Is
actually true that the need here is so
great that we have loaned money on so
per cent OF the policies we hold In the
island"
While was In Cuba for '"rhe Worlds
Work" number of tourists visited Ha-
vana. making in the majority OF cases
the round trip OF ten days from New
York, which gives from Wednesday until
Saturday ashore. / met several OF the Wis
itors at the Ingleterra Said one to me,
with sweep of his arm toward the
Prodo:
mo one need tell me the Cubans are
not prosperous. Look at the crowds out
there on the.promenade. Do you find peo-
pie better dressed on Broadway? And the
carriages Seems to me even the beggars
ride here was down along Obispo street
today. 1t would do credit TO Paris. And
all the shops were filled. too. People buy
ing as II they had money TO burn. Yet we
are asked 70 reduce the tarin on sugar,
and oil that. Humphl 1 don't see it."
Two hours later one OF the most promi-
nent bankers in Havana, member OF
the family which has furnished the pres
ent incumbent OF the highest position In
the Cuban Cabinet told me that his firm
could close the doors of forty-eight OF the
principal commercial houses on mortgages
II they chose TO do 80.
"Our city looks prosperous" he said
but we are q careless people. light
hearted and cheerful. with hardly .
thought for the morrow. There is little
apparent to show the terrible financial
condition which undoubtedly faces Cuba,
but just as sure as the sun will set to-
night we are bound 10 be confronted with
a crisis that will shake the foundations
of our island to its very centre"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-09
Saddle Bags.

"The old time saddle bags used by
country doctors have two arch enemies
In the drug store and good roads," said
the man from Texas. There are not
nearly so many saddle bags used now
adays as there were twenty-five years
ago. They are one Of the commodities
that the increase in the country's popu-
lation is gradually driving out OF ex-
istence.
why, I can remember when I was
a youngester. II was common thing for
a doctor to have his patients scattered
over circuit OF forty miles or more.
often there would not be drug store In
all that region and the only remedies at
hand were the medicine carried In sad
die bags. This was the condition tnrousn-
ont the greater part of the entire coun-
try Now. however. villages have multi
nl,ed. and each has added that keystone
., modern civilization. tho corner drug
store, where all the inhabitants OF the
neighborhocd. except those thate are ex-
ceedingiy rural, take their prescriptions
and have compounded the tonics that
cure their Ills.
Good roads are hardly less important
as a factor in the decadence OF saddle
bags. The time was when 1t was i'm
possible for a doctor 10 drive over the
we'll nigh impossible sloughs called pub
Ito roads and saddle bags were neces-
sity Now the condition OF the highways
makes IL possible for a man to visit most
of his patients In buggy In which case
the hand medicine chest Is substituted for
the old -fas hioned saddle bags
There are more saddle bags used In
Missouri and Texas today than any other
states In the Union. In many sections of
those commemorative physicians st!ll
travel great distances, but suppose the
time Is not far of when saddle bags Will
become a back number. even In those
sparseiy settled districts.
$50 far as the practitioner Is con-
cerned. this change in Iashion Is 10 be
regretted, for n doctor who has never
ridden across country with saddle bags
tapping at the horses sides has never
tasted admiration In It's highest form. To
the farm people who stare after him with
open -mouthed awe and wonder. as he
dashes past. he Is the potheosis OF hu-
man accomplishments. and tho pleasure
he derives from such alteration Is totally
unknown TO the doctor who cures people
without the aid OF saddle bags."-Ex.
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tho result OF our action taken at the
meeting tonight. You all know what
brought about our action. The conduc-
tors and motormen have stuck faithfully
to cause which they believed 10 be
just, and we have been supported by the
public In a noble manner. Tho business
men and merchants have assisted us
to the best of their ability and for this
we wish TO return our sincere thanks.
We have decided that II Is useless 10
continue our struggle. We know what
effect the strike has had on the busi-
ness OF the city and II Is principally out
OF regard for the business interests OF
the city that We have taken the action
we have tonight. We have made the best
arrangements that we could for our men
to return to work and we shall probably
sreturn on Thursday morning. IL Is not
pleasant to surrender when we are fight
ing for a just cause, but back OF our ac-
ton Is that OF the Providence union.
which Is known tG you ALL Thanking
the business men and merchants for their
sympathy and support, and thanking all
Of the citizens for their interest. IN behalf
OF the conductors and motormen / now
declare the strike on
Mr.. Smith stated that the understand
ing was that the conductors. and motor
men would this morning report 10 Su-
perintendent Smith TO receive instruc-
tons regarding the transfer system. and
that all OF the men expected to 60 10
work Thursday morning.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
The terms and conditions upon which
the men are 70 return TO work are practi-
cally the same as those upon which set
tlement resulted IN Providence. except
that there IL every assurance that nearly
all OF the strikers will be able TO have
their former cars and runs. This was
made possible In dispensing with the SER
vices OF Is motormen and conductors who
have been employed since the strike be-
gan. but who terminated their service
with the company yesterday. This leaves
only about half a dozen new men who
will take precedence over those who, Will
return to work The company refused to
take back Ave OF the strikers and there
was considerable discussion on this point
before the final vote was taken.
One phase of the Pawtucket situation
which attracted universal interest by
reason OF its well-nigh complete success
as plan of campaign" was the boy
colt which early IN the struggle was plac-
ed on the cars Of the Pawtucket Street
Railway company and those running be-
tween this city and Providence. This
method of expressing sympathy with the
strikers. which had its origin In the main
with the affiliated labor organizations
throughout the state was effective TO the
last TO an extent that was hardly con-
ceived TO be possible earlier In the strug-
gle. Within day or two normal condi-
tons will be resumed on all lines In city,
town and state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-09
FREIGHT
HANDLERS
STRIKE
Prospects Are That the Labor
Trouble at Chicago May Be
Ended Tonight.

Chicago, July s.--It is hoped with con-
siderable assurance OF consummation that
the freight handlers strike which has
almost paralysed railroad shipping since
Monday. will be called of by tonight.
Pursuant TO the plan laid out by the
State Board OF Arbitration yesterday and
accepted by the parties to the controver-
BY. a meeting Of the strikers was held this
morning for the purpose OF appointing
committees 10 visit the officials OF their
respective roads. II II believed these
committees and the railroad managers
Will be able TO compromise. as their views
on the wage question have been very
nearly similar. These committees, however.
are not empowered TO accept finally any
compromise. The plans hit upon at the
various conferences will be submitted TO
a general meeting OF the union. scheduled
for o'clock this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-09
RATES ADVANCE.
Money Scarce in the Central
West and West.

Chicago, July 9.--Wide interest Is be-
ginning TO attach to the unusual demand
for money In the Central West and West.
Within a fortnight interest ratcs have
advanced ] per cent. Chicago began
shipping money TO the Northwest and
West about July at the rate of $500, 600
daily, II In estimated that about 1900, 600
currency has been sent out OF Chicago to
st. Paul. Minneapolis and st. Louis.
These shipments have started demand
by Chicago banks on New York. The
movement from that direction has just
begun.
Tho demand from the West Is fully two
months ahead OF the season, when, ordi-
zion money shipmsnts. No special legis-
lation has been afforded. Northwestern
and Western institutions merely report
that the small banks throughout the
country are asking for funds, and have
20 be accommodated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-09
FLYNN'S CASE.
Court Renders Decision on De-
murreTs Filed by Power Co.

The opinion OF the appellate dfvfzesu
OF the supreme court on defendants de-
murrers In the case OF Dennis Flynn Va
international Power company was hand
ed down today.
$he first count Of tho plaintiffs deciara-
ton is held defective because of a want
OF an allegation 70 the effect that the
plaintiff had no knowledge OF a lack of
guy ropes.
IL he knew OF the lack OF guy ropes,
the court says, and the lack OF guy ropes
constituted a defect then he was working
under a known or obvious risk
IL he did not know of the absence OF
the guy ropes the court cannot say
that the defect was an obvious one The
second count Is not sustained as II re-
cites both want OF a proper place to
work and the failure 70 engage competent
servants. The third count. however. IL
held not TO be demurrable.
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CARR ON TRIAL.
CONTINUED from page one.l

(Conunued from page One.)
carefully. as he lived IN the same house
with the young man some 10 years ago
He had formed no opinion. though. about
the case, and he said there was no rea-
son why he should not reach an honest
verdict He admitted he had talked over
the case with one party to establish the
identity OF the deceased. Mr.. Stubbs
was accepted.
Christian Mayer, Providence, shoe
maker was accepted. Edmund Depot,
who was called on the Dixon murder
trial. and excused on account OF an i'm
perfect knowledge Of English, was again
excused today on the same ground.
James M Gaynn, telegraph operator. had
formed an opinion about the case and
was excused. William #. Kennim, Jr..
had formed an opinion, and was excused.
Andrew Kennedy OF woonsocket, con-
tractor and builder. had read the papers
but formed no opinion and for third
time there were ~ men In the Jury. box.
The challenging was renewed and James
Morehead and Christian Mayer were
taken out of the box. George E. An
drews, Providence, electrician, had read
the papers and formed an opinion and
was excused Edward c. Riccius, Provt-
dence, also was excused Cor the same
reason. William r. Dlugherty. file
maker, OF Central Falls. was accepted.
ELEVEN JURORS SECURED.
When the court adjourned for a noon
recess there had been but IL jurors Sc
cured. The Jurors were taken to the
Narragansett hotel for dinner.
Carr was employed IN one OF the mills
at Burillville and there Is alleged TO have
been a serious controversy In the saloon
where White was killed over labor trou-
bles. White was killed with sharp In
strument, but the grand jury could not
Say Just what the instrument was. Carr
denies having committed the murder,
though he was arrested soon after White
was injured.
Some Of the questions put by counsel
for defendant In his examination OF ju-
rors Indicated that the labor controversy
In the Burrillville mills would prove an
important factor In tho trial.