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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07
BRISTOL.

! A special meeting OF the council VIII be
OF public bearing on the matters OF
granting permission 70 the railroad com
panies 20 extend the tracks down Thames
street. Several petitions have been signed
by many of the leading men OF the $oFn
and all are in the interest OF the CoQ60l-
idated road II being the general opinion
that the New York, New Haven & Hart
ford road is entitled TO the right of way,
not only from the fact that they were
the first TO ask OF the council grant or
permit, but also the petitions whenNpre-
sented TO the board will show that pub
lie sentiment is decidedly in their favor.
Mr. r. G.. auckland, attorney for the
N Y, N III. & III. railroad, will be pres
ent AT the hearing and VIII explain all
matters relative to the request. IL -
expected that the committee which has
been working for an extension Will be
present and offer a number of satisfac-
tory reasons why the request should be
granted. which will be of great advantage
to the town I'm the future.
The intentions of marriage OF Albert
Carson and Olivinia Hanel, have been filed
at the town clerks office.
Deeds have been passed by Walter j.
Ingraham To Abby l.. Wardweil, OF
property on Pearce avenue. and by wal
ter Duboc of property on Cook street.
The golden wedding anniversary of
Mr. and Mrs. William r. Gray OF Bris-
toll was celebrated on Saturday, at their
home on Bristol Neck. The pleasant sit
uation Of the happy couple evoked many
congratulations from the large concourse
OF relatives and friends who were pres
al ottff fahl oil
eight children there are IA grandchildren
and one great grandson.
About seven acres OF land more or less
situated on the Broad Common road, be-
ing a part OF the estate OF the late John
r. Meiggs, has been sold TO Elmer Rey-
nolds, by Colonel Clark III. Straight,real
estate broker.
A building has been erected upon
Church lands at the east end OF Wilson
iane which will be utilized for lodging
purposes for a number OF ltallans VINO
are at work upon the sewer.
There are quite number OF typhoid
fever cases I'm town, but none apparently
of a serious nature.
Messrs Prest a. Dixon have commenced
manufacturing their new and novel win
dow shades and are turning out some fine
specimens OF work
The president OF the council; Henry Nj.
Gibson, who owns large tracts OF Valu-
able lands bordering on the Consoh-
dated road and Narragansett bay, In
forms The News THAT the Builders Iron
Foundry has asked for little longer
option for the purchase of a site and
ne has granted the request temporarily
The remains OF John j. Birmingham
were brought here yesterday from At
tleboro where he died after a brief Ill
ness. lie formerly resided here, and
leaves a brother and sister. both local
residents. The cause OF his death was
a rupture of the stomach caused by fall
ing upon the ice last winter. His funeral
viii be held tomorrow morning from his
sisters home on Wood street.
The public school commence their
spring term today after one weeks va
cation,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

That there II growing dissatisfaction
over the method Of administering school
affairs carnot be disputed; nor can II be
contended this feeling OF dissatisfaction
is without reasonable ground. Leaving
aside the question Of the dismissal Of SUI
perintendent Tarbcll. there are many
things that are open TO criticism. The
latest move = the committee 20 secure
legislation that viii relieve # Of the ne
cesslty of furnishing free text books for
the pupils. Is one calculated 60 increase
its unpopuiarity. The average ciuzcl
cannot approve system under which Of
hces with Fat salaries attached are crcat-
ed for politicians. while at tho same time
the claim Is made that there Is not money
enough available 10 provide free text
books.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07
A DELICATE QUESTION.

$ a has its
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that no al any from
Is OF
food
Of inerna aw, vas
a
ubsan aid and comfort : giyen { opprsors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Mr.. Norton, the would-be Goo Goo chief
OF police, made the usual demand upon
Chief of Police. Adams this morning for
the KEYS etc. of the police department
and II was followed by the usual refusal.
II was expected that the Goo Coos would
call upon the supreme court Saturday to
help them out of their dilemma, but they
did not and some give as reason thhl
they are ashamed to make the move; lor
they know they are on the wrong tack.
The taxpayers may take hand In tne
matter soon, for the cost OF this aHalr
will amount TO quite sum ana the tsWh
has no cash to- throw away, not even an
amount equivalent 10 the salary or chief
OF police for one month. and no one doubts
but that Mr.. Adams and Mr.. Norton viii
both get their salaries at the end OF the
fight. for the former has performed the
duties of chief and has been sustained Dy
the other officials and Mr.. Norton by or.
der OF the town council has at least put
I'm his time and for this the town must
pay according 10 the statement or we'll
known local politician.
Every barber shop, bakery, news stand,
etc, was closed as tight as a drum In
town Yesterday and at Crescent PARK
everything was closed except the dining
room and this by order OF the local police
office who Informed the manager of the
latter place that all OF their licenses han
run out. and from now unul the counSii
took action only ths dining room would pe
allowed to be opened
There was a big. .rumpus on the square
Saturday evening, when Timothy Shee-
han, a well-known young man. was ar
rested for being drunk and according To
the statement of some he was treated
rather more roughly by Patrolman west
than the occasion called for AZ any rate,
DR. w w. Hunt was called TO take five
stitches i'm his face to close up gap
made by Mr.. Vests club.
Others say that Mr. West was justified
In his actions.
Sheehan has the reputation OF being
pretty good sort of a fellow except when
under the influence of liquor. which Is not
often.
In court, however. he pleaded guilty TO
the charge of being drunk and was
fined 81.
A petition has been circulated in the
square for the removal OF Mr.. West and
some 40 have signed II.
John Mahoney. who lives in the Rum
ford district. undertook TO take charge OF
a late car Saturday evening and this re-
suited i'm his arrest and "A fine of $40 and
costs. which his friends paid.
The Business Mems association VIII hold
special meeting this evening, TO which
the public are cordially invited and viii
talk over matters that are to come up be-
fore the annual town meeting that Is to
be held Monday next. -
The Watchemoket fire company VIII
meet this evening.
Mr.. u. r.. Bates has purchased rubber
tired runabout. which is the nobbiest We
hice OF the sort IN town.
A young property holder on James
street has Just laid out quite a sum OF
money In laying concrete walk with
pretty grass border i'm front OF his home,
but he found that more persisted In walk
ing on the grass than the concrete. so this
bore such legends as Give the Grass "a
Chance What's the Matter With the
Concrete Wake" Keep OF the Grass"
etc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07
DIE ..

BoOTH-In Pawtucket, 9Th inst, Lewis
c. Booth. aged 54 years.
BARKER-In Oaklawn. r. L., 5th inst.
Joseph Barker. In the seth year OF hts
age.
DOWN. this city, 9Th inst, Thornas
Dow, aged Go years,
HOUGH-ln this city, 9th inst. Mary
A.. wife OF the late DR.. III. G. Iough,
I'm her seth year
KRINGEIl--In this city, 5th inst, Mary
Let's Kringel, aged Is years.
TYMAN-In this city 9Th inst, Michael
lyman.
LITTLE-In this city, 9Th inst. John Y.
Little, aged II years, 10 months.
RATHBONE-In this city. 9Th inst,
Alice Lena Rathbone, daughter OF Al
ice and the late Anthony A. Rathbone,
i'm the 25th year of her age.
SWEET-In Greystone, North Providence,
ith inst. Frank E., son of Alfred +.
and Josephine Sweet, aged % years,
1 month and 10 days.
TENNANT-In, this city 5th inst, Clara
b., wife of Henry A. Tenant agFd 81
years.
TAUDvIN-In this city. sth inst. at
the residence OF his parents. Daniel
and Annie o. Taudvin, William u.
Taudvin, i'm his 23d year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07
n i',axi,NI tsia Vim,
Street Al Augusta, Ne.
HAD BEEN STABBED TO DEATH
James Granger, Veteran Of The Chill War;,
Arrested on The Charge Of Causing
hese|tnss Death.

Augusta, Me, April 7.--Albert l.. Hesel-
tine. aged 30 years. was found dead on
Glendon street In this city early yester-
day morning. Appearances indicated that
death was due to knife thrust in the
heart.
James Granger aged 50. a veteran OF
the Civil War. is under arrest charged
with the crime. A coroners jury has been
empanelled and an inquest will be held
today.
Heseltine's body was found in the road
way at 4:30 o'clock by David Mariner.
and he Immediately notified the police. A
short distance down the street is the
house in which Granger and his family
live.
Heseltine's body was without coat, vest,
shoes or hat giving the impression that
he had left the house in hurry. Inspec-
ton of the surrounding grounds showed
spots OF blood some Is feet away
City Marshal Breen and Coroner Beane
began their inquiry without delay and
soon placed Granger under arrest at his
home, in which also were his wife and
son Jacob.
All three at once denied that they knew
anything about Heseltine's death. Search
OF the prisoner revealed well-worn
black handled jaclxknife In his pocket on
both sides on one blade near the point
were blood stains.
The police heard several stories which
appeared 10 have a bearing on Heseltines
death. From them IL appeared that he
was at Granger's house Saturday night,
and that while there liquor was freely
served. one witness 10 what occurred in
part was found I'm Joseph Phelps, a mill
operative.
He says that ne heard Granger utter an
oath al Heseltine. implying a threat that
he would cut out his heart. Phelps fur
ther says that he saw Granger draw a
knife, but that me did not see IL used.
Phelps is held as a witness until after
the hearing.
Granger was locked up at the fail and
last evening he made the following state
ment:
II put Heseltine out Of my house last
night, L own up 10 that. but i did nothing
else to him. He called me an ugly name
and / went 10 put him out. / finally got
him out and did not see him again alive.
City Marshal Breen took my jackknife
and they say blood was found on IT, I
bought pigs head Friday IL was a very
bloody one. took IL home. cut II up with
this knife. III there's blood on the knife
that's how IL came there. | did not like
the way Hcseltlne acted toward my sons
wife Mary"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

Who says Grggs OF Georgia isn't en-
titled TO the position Of loader Of the Ma
tional Democracy? Is he not the only man
in this broad land OF ours who has cvoly-
ed from his teeminF brain succlnct
and satisfactory definition OF what n
Democrat is "A Democrat" he declares.
is anybody opposed TO the policy o. the
Republican party"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

The news Of Ambassador Powell Clay
tons return 20 his post In Mexico with
iull credit is very satisfactory 10 al Am.
orleans. oar diplomatic service has been
rinGularly frcc from scandals ana "a is a
pleasant fhins 20 notc that there has
been nothing worthy Of reproach in IRE
conduct Of oar representative TO tho SIS
itr republic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

Rhode island legislators arc not tn,
only ones who have to deal with differ
cnt phases of The rnarrioge question.
There are In Boston Justices or the peace
who aJscsi.as 70 perform marriages az
al hours of the day and night and bill
IL now before the legislature seeking 20
srevcnt sny ono from advertising their
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

willingness 10 tie tho marital knot Rhode
Island has always maintained credltable
regulations IN regard 10 entering the mar
riage state even though exit from 1t was
a trine too easy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07
ron OVER FIFTY YEARS.

MRS. wINsLoW's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething. with perfect success IL
soothes the child. softens the gums al
LAYS all pain. cures wind collie. and Is the
best remedy for Diarrohea. IL will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
10y druggists in every part OF the world.
TWENTY-FIVE cents n bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing SYRUP
and TAX. no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

Mr.. Henry Hustleresheldon has no crft-
iclsm to pass on the Pawtucket redistrict-
ing bill, but he has a well-deined notion
that his services should have been re-
warded by appointment to a place on the
commission.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

one" Some strange things have been
brought TO the notice OF the public since
the men and their superiors fell out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

West Greenwich isn't much given 10
because Tiverton has been fitted out with
triple headed police commission, while
It has been left. TO worry along with a
town sergeant TO direct It's police affairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

Ping Pong tables have been placed in
the rooms OF the Woonsocket Business
Mems association. Woonsocketers have
now about all the necessities and luxur-
les of life save a police commission
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

Mr. Tarbells defence OF "fads" In the
public schools is not strengthened in the
slightest degree by his assertion that the
gentleman chosen TO succeed him as SUI
perlntendent is also believer in "fads. +"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

The will that Cecil Rhodes left behind
him is quite as remarkable as that which
in life earned for him the title of EN-
pire builder"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

Philadelphia justice seems to be quite
negra murderer was convicted at trial
that lasted eighty minutes and was held
three days after the commission Of his
shocking crime.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

The villages in the town OF Burrillville
are receiving good deal of disastrous
and unpleasant notoriety these days Fire
seems special enemy of the hustling
villagers of Harrisville and Pascoag.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

The Magazine Wrist Is a new affliction
for humanity. 1t h%s good company in
the list of fad diseases for there is the
golf shoulder. the automobile neck and
the coupon thumb.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

On about the 18th of April The News will vacate
its present quarters and TO its building at the
corner of Washington and Mahewson Streets where ii
will have one of the most up.to.date and complete
newspaper plants in New England, the installation of
which will begin in few days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF TIE
Rhode Island Society for the Prevention
OF cruelty 20 Animals win be held al Til
Iinehast's Parlors. 2S3 Westminster street.
Tuesday. April Sth. lal2. at o'clock u. m.,
for the election of officer and the t.ans-
action of such business as may lawfully
come before u.
JOHN w. ANGELf. Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

OFFICE CONSTRUCTING QUARTER
master. 300 Thames St. Newport r. J..
Aprll T. 1902 Sealed proposals. iu tripil-
cate. FOR constructing concrete reservoir
of $4,000 gallons capacity. brick catch ha-
Fort Greble r. l.. win be received here
until ~ m. Nav e. 1917 u. s. reserves
right ~ reject or accept any or. al pro-
uoeals or any part thereof fnforfna-
lion furnished on application. Envei-
opes containing proposals 10 be indorsed
PROPOSALS for Reservoir, etc. Fort
Grebie. r. T." Thomas VI. Slavens. O. NJ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

Americans are in favor of the open
door, except when 1t is in a saloon that
Is operated on Sunday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

The public is anxious 10 learn how
much water will be injected into the
stock of the newly-organized milk trust.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07
NEW ENGLAND TRUST co.

Subscription books .open at 2 o'clock
Tuesday morning at office of Davis &
Dexter. Sse announcement on page 3.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07
WE WILL PRINT

500 Bill Heads, Letter Heads. Envelopes
or Statements for $l0d Good Stock. Neat,
IJp-to-Date Work SUN PRINTING CO.,
1l5-1l9 Pine street, Providence X 1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

Taking everything into consideration
New York pstroimcn are Justified in be.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

DO YOU ever have my quarrcls In
your womlu's Club2' "Ch. no. We call
them debates -phradolph.a Bulletin
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

Johnnytopenlpg door Of nursery
What are YOU bcllcrln' for7" Dicky-
Candy and cause I want to"--Chi-
cago Tribune
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07
Beauty's BloodDeep

How the old adwe "Beauty's Skin Deep" mauy
of beautiful impure
complexion by docorng the skin The quickest
to beauty is cleanse the blood
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-07

mo one will believe Russia is 10
leave until the last sotnia of Cos
sacks is across the Manchurian from
tier, but when this does take place
all the world will see the United
States has not only opened the door
for China but fastened IL open, with
England and Japan on guard 10 see
that ii is not closed. Philadelphia
Press.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-14
COUNTY CANvAssERs AT WORK,
A Good Democratic Meeting at Millbrooli
Yesterday, This week's.Appointments

In spite of bad weather there was a
good attendance at the meeting at Mill
brook yesterday where the Democratic
county candidates addressed the people
OF Neuse.
It is noted that many who were at
first inclined to go in with the 'Inde-
pendents" are now attending the meet
ings, and say that they are in the fight
for the Democratic ticket.
The various candidates made their an
nouncements again yesterday and num-
Der of them made stirring speeches.
The appointments for this week are as
follows;
Brassheld, Bartons Creek township,
Monday, October 10.
Leesville, Houses Creek township,
Tuesday, October IA.
Fuquay Springs, Middle Creek township,
Wednesday, October 10
RolesvilIe, Wake Forest township
Thursday, October 16.
Mitehell's Mill Little River township
Friday, October II.
Wakefield, Little River township, Fri
Gay, October 18th, Cat night)
Eagle Rock, Marks Creek township,
Saturday, October IS.
Speaking begins at II a. m. each day,
and at the night appointments meet
promptly at O'CLOCK
Hon. f. W. -P0u will speak with the
candidates at Leesville, Fuquay
Springs and RolesvilIe. He will also
speak at Auburn on Friday, October nth,
and Apex, October goth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-14
HORNS STILL LOCKED
The Operators Unyielding.
The Strike Drags On.
Rot ClJIs on Morgan. Nothing Given Out.
no Conference Tuesday. No Extra
Legislative Session.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York. Oct. 11.-There is no news
in New York city tonight to show that
the end of the coal strike is nearer than
it has been for some time past Several
conferences were held during the day,
chief among them that between Secretary
of War Root and j. P. Morgan, on the
latter's yacht This lasted for several
hours, and then the two drove to the
Union Club. Mr.. Root did not stay long
and soon after left for Washington.
Mr.. Morgan remained at the Union
Club for several hours, receiving and an
swering kilograms. 1t was learned that
ID. H. Bacon, of the Tennessee Coal ami
Iron Company, and Chairman Thomas, OF
the Erie Railroad, were at the club.
Chairman Thomas had a talk at the
Fifth Avenue hotel with Senator I. c.
Platt, but what was said during any of
the interviews of the day was not made
public.
Washington, d. c.. Oct. 11.-Secretarg
Root arrived here at 11:35 tonight from
New York. He refused to make any
statement whatever concerning his con-
ference with Mr.. Morgan.
Secretary Root probably will confer
with the President tomorrow, though It
was stated by Secretary Cortelyou thai
no conference of any kind had been ar
ranged.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-14
CONDITIONS UNDE RlRADICAL
REGIME FoRCI8LY PORTRAYED
Honorable D. H. Mclean Makes a Speech at
Burlington That Will Not Soon be
Forgotten.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Burlington, n. c., Oct lid. H. Nc
Lean spoke to a large crowd of Demo-
Gratis in this place tonight, and all who
heard him pronounced his address one OF
the best ever delivered in this city
He began by stating that he was glad to
be present at such a gathering, he was
glad that he did not come as candidate,
but stood before the people to address
them on important issues. They say this
is an off year in politics, but instead
it is one of the most important ever in
the history of our country. In 1900 the
people, uncrowned kings of mighty re-
public. rose up in the majesty of their
power and drove the Fusion party from
power, and he was glad to say that he
was in the fight when the Democratic
party assumed control of this State.
They promised that they would make it
impossible for this crowd to ever again
rule the country by anarchy, and If by
driving the negro from power would &C
complsh it they have fulfilled every
pledge. They have given US an amend
ment that disfranchises no white man,
dethrones the negro and his forces.
They have given us long school terms
and an administration that is an honor
to any country.
He said there were but two parties in
North Carolina today-the Republican
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-14
D1hDDEFENDING HIS FATHER.
Desperate Fight With Masked Burglars
Father Killed, Boy Mortality Wounded
(By the Associated Press,

Lexington, Ky, Oct. 11.--A. B. Chinn,
of the firm of Chinn and Todd, drygoods
merchants in this city, one Of the most
prominent business mep in Kentucky,
was shot to death in his home by two
masked burglars, at $3.50 a. M, today.
His son, Asa, who Heard the noise, rush
ed to his fathers rescue and opened fire
on the burglars through closed door.
The burglars returned the fire and Asa
was perhaps mortally wounded. Citi-
zens and police are searching for the
murderers. but no clue has been found.
The battle in the hall was sharp one.
So close were the burglars to Asa Chlnn
that the powder burned his face. His
room is near that of his parents and he
had scarcely gotten to sleep when his
mothers screams aroused him. The two
burglars stood at the bedside of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chinn and striking match cover
ed them with sseir revolyers, demanding
money. 1t was by the light OF TINS
match that Mrs. Chinn saw their green
masks. Her impressions of the personal
appearance of the men is very haZy. A
B Chinn, the murdered man, was dea-
con in the Central Christian church. He
was eighty eight years old.