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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23
PASSED away
Woonsocket Loses Its Best
Known Newspaper Man.

Major James w. Emyth. formerly lieu
tenant colonel OF the Mitchell GUARDS,
died at Woonsocket on Saturday evening.
He was widely known in different sec
tions OF the state and for over 30 years
was connected with newspaper work in
Woonsocket.
Major Smyth was a poet and orator,
well as a good CLEANER in the news
field. and was the possessor OF a mind
richly stored with treasures irom the
domain of books. ell was q devoted
friend and possessed In a rare degree
all the rich characteristics OF the Gel
tic temperament. No good cause I'm the
city that was long his home but he was
a generous worker for and there are
many institutions there that will for
many years 10 come be under obligations
TO his memory.
Major Smyth was native OF County
Monaghan. Ireland, but had lived I'm this
country over 40 years. In the early DAYS
Of the agitation for the removal OF the
qualification for foreign born citizens, ne
dd much earnest work, throwing as
was his habit. into every good cause he
undertook. his whole soul In the city
in which he so long resided he was the
best known man. and II would have been
hard TO find any class some Of whose
members did not recall at the announce
ment OF his death some generous kid
ness or noble work done by the major
as every one called him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23
FEUD FIGHT
Factions Have a Fatal and
Bloody Battle at Spokeges.

Eufaula, l. T.. Sept 23.-Describing the
feud fight between the Brooks and Riddle
factions at Spokegee. I. T.. in which Will
lis, John and Clifford Brooks and "old
Man" Riddle were killed and John Brooks
was mortally wounded, James Mcfarland
OF the Riddle party last night said:
willis Brooks and his two sons Clin
and John, came to Spokegee armed and
met Riddle at the post office. John
Brooks stopped the old man and threat
ened to kill him. l was standing on the
corner when Riddle ran and Willis Brooks
threw cartridge into his gun and said
he would Kill Riddle for luck
He fired and missed. but Cliff Brooks
then shot Riddle In the back OF the head
as he ran. He fell dead lie was un-
armed John Brooks then told his ia
ther 10 look at me. standing on the cor
ner Willis Brooks and his boys began
firing at me and ! returned the fire. Will
lis Brooks fell. arose and began shooting
again. but finally fell for good. The boys
then went down shooting TO the last"
Mcfarland and the other Riddleites sur
rendered and are In Jail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23
KILLED AT
RAILROAD.
CROSSING
Hall Lost His Life When an
Unmanagsab|e Horse Ran in
Front Of a Train.

Rochester, N. H., Sept. 23.-Israel Hall
of Stafford was killed and John /. Berry
probably fatally injured in a collision be-
tween the team driven by Berry and a
Boston and Maine train here early today.
The men were driving into town to at
tend the fair When they neared the
railroad crossing entering the city the colt
attached to Mr.. Berry's wagon became
unmanageable and dashed in front of an
approaching train The animal succeeded
In escaping unhurt but the rear end OF
the wagon was struck with great force
by the engine and both men were thrown
heavily to the ground.
The wagon passed over Halls body.
killing him Instantly. Berry was thrown
TO the ground and severely injured inter-
nally Physicians summoned gave little
hope of his recovery.
Hall was "a years OF age and is survived
by a widow Berry is about 45 years OF
age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23
MARINE REGISTER

Tomorrow sun rises at 5:34; sun sets at
Sal Moon rises at 1857. High tides at
1886 a. m and los p. m.
The following vessels have arrived at
the port of Providence during the "A
hours just passed
Arrived: steamship Norman. Philadel-
phia: steamer Rhode Island, New York;
steamer Plymouth. New York; steamer
fremont, New York; steamer City OF
Newport Newport and returned: steam
er Bay Queen, Fall River and returned: !:
steamer Queen City. Seaconnet and re-
turned; steamer New shoreham, Block
Island and returned; Dyer Transporta-
tion lines steamers. Fall River and re-
turn
Sailed: Steamer Lmchmont, New York !:
steamer Connecticut, New York; steam
er City Of Lowell New York
This morning nothing aside from the
river steamers. couple of tugs and sew
eral oyster boats had passed through the
Point street bridge, In either direction.
The barge $. II. Thomas. which had
been lying at the wharf Of the Providence
Gas Co. finished discharging her cargo
yesterday and dropped down the river TO
the upper harbar
No coal has arrived in this port since
Sunday. All Of the coal received has been
bituminous and for two months at least
not pound OF anthracite coal has been
received by the dealers here.
The brig u. A. Small is lying in the
stream between Fox Point and the
Wilkesbarre Pier. but preparation Is
making for the return voyage to Brava,
Cape de Verde islands.
The big dredge Capitol OF the Interna-
tional Contracting Co.'S fleet is lying |at
Carpenters wharf undergoing repairs
and awaiting orders.
The verley line steamer Astreae. which
arrived Yesterday from Kingston, Jamai-
ca. with n cargo OF fruit consigned 10 the
Providence Fruit Co. will sail this after
noon for New York. en- route to Kings.
ton. She will carry a small amount OF
freight from this port. The cargo was
discharged yesterday and this morning
the southern freight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23
CARIBBEAN
NAVAL STATION
Secretary Moody Believes That
a West Indian Fleet Is Needed
THE PRESIDENT Will APPROVE
Monroe 0ectrlus, Isihmlan Treaty 0hlIga.
items and Frequent Disturbances
Supply the Need
THE PRESIDENT WILL APPROVE

Washington. Sept. 2s.-If President
Roosevelt approves, West Indian
squadron will be established. Secretary
Moody believes there Is great need of
maintaining a station In the Caribbean,
and 1t confidently expected that the
J president VII approve of any plans which
he may propose In that direction.
| Rear Admiral Coghlan. in all probable
ity, will be the commander-in-chief. He
Atlantic station.
| The revolutionary conditions which
| constantly exist in the tropical countries.
| where vast American interests are to be
safeguarded. make a constant demand
upon the department for the presence Of
warships In West Indian and Central
American waters. The last few months
there has been an unusual call for ves-
sells Of the navy within the territory that
would comprise the jurisdiction OF the
proposed station.
The disaster at Martinique necessitated
the hurrying OF warships for the relief
Of the sufferers, the revolution In Hayti
called for a ship and the insurrection in
Venezuela and the serious situation in
Colombia have taxed the department al
most to the embarrassing point.
The Monroe doctrine and the treaty OBJ
legations with respect to the maintenance
Of free transit across the isthmus impose
upon this country important cares In the
waters to the southwark. Because of the
absence of an organized squadron In the
proximity of the disturbed sections, often
much time has been lost In sending ships
when greatly needed
In many instances II has been neces-
sary to leave American interests In one
quarter unprotected in order that protec-
ton might be afforded in another, where
the danger seemed TO be greater With a
squadron of adequate proportions 20 meet
the ever-recurring emergencies. IL Is
pointed out at the navy department., the
interests of this country would not be
exists.
In all probability the squadron would
be made up chiefly OF gunboats, which
are best adapted to the service with a
cruiser for a flagship. The ships would be
drawn mainly from the North Atlantic
squadron.
The order sending the San Francisco to
San Juan was for the purpose of placing
a warship closer to the scenes of revolu-
ton which must be so closely watched by
this government
AS soon as President Roosevelt ap-
proves OF the creation of the new squad
ron. II is not expected that any time will
be lost in executing the plans now in
contemplation.
Secretary Moody has been hauling all
the ships out OF dry dock that he can In
order that the navy may be placed in a
state OF preparedness for any service II
may be called upon 10 perform
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23
CHIMES
WILL Be
BLESSED
Interesting Ceremony TO Take
Place at St. Stephens Church
on Monday Morning Next

A conspicuous event In the history OF
ST. Stephens church will occur. on Mon
day morning next, at l0:45 o'clock, when
the Ames Memorial Chimes will be
blessed. At this time there will be
choral celebration OF the Holy Eucharist
followed by sermon. by the rector OF the
II is expected that Bishop MoVickar
will be present and assist at this joyous
ceremonial.
These tubular chime bells are already
In the tower of the church and were
placed therein by Mrs. Frank A. Sayles
OF Pawtucket. in memory OF her father
Lieut.. Com. Sullivan Dorr Ames. L. 5. N,
and Mary Townsend Bullock. his wife.
Mrs. Sayles munifcent gilt was CRATE
fully and joyfully accepted by the peo-
Monday will be one of thanksgiving.
The late Sullivan Dorr Ames was the
brother OF Gen. William Ames of st.
Stephens church.
The bells were MANUFACTURED by the
United States Tubular Bell company and
Rre 10 In number, the largest being >
feet inches long and weighing 23U
pounds. Each bell is In the form of a
lube. suspended and struck at the upper
end.
The tones are more mellow and musical
than the ordinary bell and can be heard
IN a clear atmosphere. In radius OF
mile OF more.
These bells have been in use in England
for the past six years. There are now In
use In this country more than 400 and
they are steadily Increasing
This splendid gift of Mrs. Sayles, in the
words OF the rector, makes the fabric
and OUTFIT of ST. Stephens complete" and
on Monday morning the bells will rine
merrily their song OF praise and thanks
giving.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23
MINING MILLIONAIRE DEAD

New York. Sept 23.-Edward T. Cobb
10 years old, OF Vanceboro. Me, said TO
be a millionaire mine owner. recently
returned from the gold region OF Aus
train, died yesterday I'm st. Vincent hos
ptal where he was taken on his return
a few days ago from Australia.
Death was due 20 chronic nephritis. ac-
centuated by a severe fever Contracted In
Australia. The body was taken TO Vance
boro last night by his wife. whom he
married In Australia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23
FRED /. REMINGTON
COMMITS SUICIDE.
PaWtuXet Man FulfillS His Threat
to Kill Himself, Using a
Belgian Rifle.

ers first but as he had made the same
threat several times previously no noti3e
was taken OF IT,
Domestic troubles existed in the dead
mans family and he had been separated
from his wife almost a year and hair
He was sent 10 the state insane hospital
at Howard, where he showed considerable
Improvement, but he soon began his old
habits upon being released. and many
believed him irresponsible for his actions.
The body was found about 4 o'clock by
Mr.. LENA. who notified officer Charles
A. Gorton of Warwick. Medical Ex-
aminer Eastman viewed the body and
Remington was 80 years old. being the
oldest OF six children of Joseph +. and
Josephine c. Remington. He was born
OF Pawtuxet all his life. He was well
known I'm the village. He was a men,
ber OF Volunteer Fire Company No. i.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23

Carrying out the threat made earlier
IN the afternoon yesterday that he would
kill himself before nightfall Fred ]. Rem
ington OF Pawtuxet shot himself through
the right temple with 22-calibre Belgian
rife. probably dying instantly.
The scene OF the suicide was vacant
barn near the river on the-Warwick side
OF the village. near Main street. Reming-
ton had gone to the barn. entered and
laid down in an old pung, placed the
nauzzle of the rife against his head and
pressed the trigger.
Remington had been drinking very
heavily for several days and at noon
Yesterday informed Manuel c. Lima that
he intended TO Kill himself that afternoon,
and that he intended to kill several 9TH
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23
KIDNAPPING EXPEDITION

Victoria. y. c.. Sept 3.-From Singa-
pore the steamer Tacoma has brought
news that the Siamese have sent n war
ship 20 kidnap the Rajah OF Tulobin,
and that the Rajah OF Ptni who was
kidnapped some time ago had been pois-
oned. The Rajah 0f Tulobin is to he kid
mapped as was the other Rajah In order
TO compel him 10 sign n document by
which he virtually abandons his right
10 the kingdom OF Siam Intense indigna-
ton prevails among the Malays
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23
STRIKERS RETURN TO WORK

Charleston. w Va. Sept 1-Practi.
cally all the strikers I'm the White oak
district are reported 10 have gone back
10 work and the mines I'm the New River
section are said 10 be making daily gains.
Forty seven hundred and nfty tons OF
ooal were loaded yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23
THE WEATHER

BOSTON. Sept. 23.-For New England;
Partly cloudy tonight Wednesday, gen.
orally cloudy. followed by showers: light
variable winds. becoming east TO south
and increasing In force.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23
HIS BEARD GONE
kuItz Sues for Damages In
Consequence.

New York. sept ga peculiar dam
are suit has been brought against street
railway company OF this city by Simon
kurtx. who seeks 10 recover the sum OF
$4,000 because Of fall. which compelled
him 70 shave on his beard.
kurtz r. singer In a synagogue Since
losing his beard he declares he can no
longer follow his profession under the
rules Of fhe church
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23

On the fields OF the Master cleaning,
May my heart and hands be strong;
Let me know life's deepest meaning
Let me sing life's sweetest song;
With some faithful hearts 10 love me,
Let me nobly do my best;
And at last with heavens above me.
Let me rest!
Julian j. Cutter In New York Tribune.
A black coat and a pair OF tan shoes
were stolen from John Peters. at 326
washington street last Sunday.
Pasco Diretto, 1s years old. was fined 81
and costs in the 9Th district court today.
for playing ball last Sunday.
Thomas Kane. OF Rumford, fell from
his bicycle, on Arlington avenue. last
night. receiving quite a scalp wound.
A gum slot machine at the corner of
Globe and Hospital streets was found
broken open and looted at 3;l5 this morn
ing.
Herbert Shread, IL years old. was fined
81 and costs in the police court today. for
street.
James Halsey was placed on probation
until Dec. 5th, in the 9Th district court
He pleaded guilty to the charge OF neg
lect to support his family.
Pensions have been granted as fol-
lows: Originals. James s. Van Arminge,
Providence. sl2; ozias Hewett, Ashaway.
s6. Increase. reissue. etc.. Charles Z.
Hadley, Norwood, So
George Rcnnow, 1s years old, was held
in $500. by Judge sweetland, today for
trial next Friday. on the charge of steal
ing 10 cent knife from Christian flicker
of North Main street, yesterday.
John Curran was fined 500 and costs in
the 9th district court, today, for assault
ing Annie Goodrich. She persisted in
calling him johnnie" This so exasperat-
ed him that he biackened her eye
Avak Garabedian complains to the po-
lice that his trunk was broken open at
356 Lockwood street, since Sunday. The
theft took SIS worth of clothing, a SIS
watch chain and s3s in cash.
William II. Griffin of 72 John street, en-
ployed as a silver polisher at the Mar
ragansett hotel. hung up his vest yester-
day. Subsequently he was grieved to
learn that his $25 watch had been taken
from that garment.
DR. j. p Cooney Of 270 North Main
street, is minus a IS bed spread. which
was sts1en from his yard yesterday.
Mary @. Wilson OF III Codding street.
reports a skirt, valued at SIS, stolen from
her room recently.
John and Annie Wood were held in
$1,000 each by Judge Sweetland. today for
trial Friday for keeping a common nui-
sance. and in less : Jail for trial on the
same day for keeping for sale and MAX
ing Illegal sales at 25s Pine street.
Catherine McKeon had an alteration at
43o Richmond street, few days ago, with
Althino +. Schoield, whom she struck
with an umbrella. bruising her arm.
Catherine was held in 5000 by Judge
Sweetland, today. for trial next Friday.
Daniel Mclean, "a years old, while
drunk jumped into the river at the foot
of Transit street at o'clock last nignr.
Two Portuguese men who were in row
boat picked him up. Sergeant Han;ey.
of the Third station locked up Mclean
for drunkenness.
Michael Washington was held for the
grand jury in $500, by Judge Sweetland.
today, for the theft of a diamond ring,
valued at sl25. from James Campbell. The
latter removed his ring while washing his
hands and forget TO put II on again
Washington saw and appropriated the
jewel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23
FIRE AT BIRMINGHAM

Birmingham, Ala. Sept 23.-Fire start
ed early today in the building occupied
by Louis Saks. clothier The structure
was soon n mass Of flames. endangering
the entire block Of buildings adjoining II
was believed the losses would reach $500. .
GOO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-23
NEWSLETS

o. give me the Joy of living.
And some glorious work 10 do!
A spirit of Thanksgiving,
With loyal heart and true;
Some pathway TO make brighter,
Where tired feet now stray:
Some burden TO make lighter
While tits day.
On the fields OF the Master cleaning,
May my heart and hands be strong;
Let me know life's deepest meaning,
Let me sing life's sweetest song;
With some faithful hearts TO love me,
Let me nobly do my best;
And at last, with heavens above me,
Let me rest
Julian j. Gutter I'm New York Tribune
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-25
OUR PERSONAL INTERESTS.
We Should EndeavOr to Benefit from
the Lesson That Experience Has
Taught Us in the Past.

This assurance of the eternal yeri-
ties of life and character is something
to be truly thankful for, but it is not
enough to be thankful-here is some
thing TO be eagerly embraced as
step in our own onward progress,
writes d. III. r. Goodale, in Country
Gentleman. Shall we give our whole
lives to the cares of the body, how
ever needful? Shall we not take more
thought for the spiritual and intel
lectual life, in ourselves and in all
those with whom we have to do? Will
not the New Year give opportunities
for a fuller and wider usefulness!
happier and more generous activities?
These are the things that make life
better worth living. In true SYM
pathy, in practical exertion for others
as occasion offers, in self denial-for
we are called upon to lend our voices,
our hands and our purses when re-
quired-shall we not in the coming IL
months reach out more freely and ex-
tend the use of whatever gifts we
possess? Can we not do better than
ever before? Have we learned nothing
in the past year or years? Have we
neither made mistakes by which we
can take warning nor gained clews
which will serve to guide us?
A year that promises personal adj
vance in the inward gains of expert
ence-a year of earnest effort toward
the best that we know, the highest
truth that we are able clearly to per-
ceive-cannot fail to be good year.
And it is never too late to take up
threads that have been dropped, inter-
ests that have been crowded out in
the hurry and amid the thronging
duties of busy life. 1t is good time
to think of them now--to recall the
friend or relative or, alas! the friend
less one whom we might perhaps have
helped, bat whom we have lost sight
of among host of pre-occupations.
Who cannot recall some neglected or
forgotten opportunities? 1t may be
the golden hour is not quite gone.
VIII it not be a real good fortune il
the New Year repairs the omission Of
the old?. Better still if there are no
palpabIe omissions to repair, but even
in that case there may be room for
many good deed before unthought
of. Every year may have its blessed
beginnings.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-25

in our houses. There were none in our
churches either until after that Christ
mas eve that I'm to tell you about.
Every one who went to church carried
hot bricks or stones or foot pans filed
with glowing Goals. There was time
when some one who had been to an
eastern city on a visit, suggested or
dering some heaters for the church.
But so many were opposed to it that
the church continued to be freless
This Sunday, in the midst of long,
tiresome sermon, the weather, which
had been extremely cold, suddenly
grew bitter. The storm broke. The
church seemed to shake and, groan,
but the preacher preached on. When
he thought best to stop an hour or
more later he found himself and his
congregation in dilemma. The snow
was falling and blowing at such rate
that one couldn't see a yard ahead.
a mans head. There was not even the
faintest trace of a road; in fact, we
were blockaded. 1t was then that
everyone wished for those heaters.
The hot foot-warmers were cooling
fast. Children began to weep and wal.
as night closed in. The prospect was
that we would all be frozen before
morning. No one ever went to church
in those days without having an
abundance of wraps and their feet well
protected; this fact was in our favor.
All the children were we'll wrapped up
and fell asleep in the big square pews.
The men and women kept up their
courage by singing and praying But
as time passed it grew colder and
colder, and no voice was heard except
at intervals when Deacon Van Brunt.
after going the rounds of the church
and looking at veryone-including
the sleeping children, would call out:
AIS well!' and Elder Schuyler would
respond: Praise the Lord!' The last
time Deacon Van Brunt called out:
AIS well!' his voice was faint and his
teeth chartered. We knew then that it
wouldn't be 'All's well much longer
not much longer. Suddenly from out
side we heard noise that was not the
storm-it seemed to ride the storm
it was a yell of triumph. Simultane-
ously with the yell the door burst