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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-28
OF OTHER DAYS
Relies Of Colonial Period Un-
aTthed By Subway Employers.

New York. Aug. 2s.-Laborers employed
In the subway excavation at the corner
of Astor and Lafayette places unearthed
yesterday afternoon some interesting
relics OF Colonial times in the shape OF n
town-crier's bell. made OF brass and with
an ivory handle; the hiit OF an officers
sword. and bronze powder flask.
The relies. although coated an inch
deep with rust. were In a fair state OF
preservation. The hilt OF the sword had
evidently at one time been studded with
precious stones, as some OF the settings
are still intact. The hilt Is OF silver and
at it's base, almost obliterated. were the
initials. 20. W."
The powder flask was exactly FIVE and
a half inches long and three inches In
circumference at the body. On the neck
could be made out with difficulty the
name OF the regiment II belonged 20 and
the date. as follows: Third New Jer-
sey Regiment. l77t"
The things were found close 20 the left
wall OF the excavation by Jacob Knopf.
one Of the diggcrs. who lives at No. "a
Thompson street
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MONEY
WENT
QUICK
But Capt. Horton Recovered
Most Of $40 |ngenIousIy
Stolen From Annie Martini.

Annie Martini is an italian girl She
and two others of her own age work In
mill and occupy one room at $50 Charles
street.
Annie has been making a bank out OF
a small cloth bag, the draw string of
which she hung about her neck.
In this bag night before last was so of
good United States money, and that fact
had become known to Margaretta yis-
honia.
Annie. to make sure Of her money over
night, had been in the habit OF sleeping
In the bed nearest the wall
Tuesday night Margaretta gave her a
great game OF talk. telling her how beau
tiful IL would be IL she. Annie. would
occupy the middle couch. 10 which blan-
dishments she OF the $40 succumbed
In the middle watch. while Annie still
slept, Marsaretta slipped from her bed.
cut the draw string and pIlfered the treas
ury bag
BY a strange coincidence Margaretta's
brother. Guiseppi, chanced 10 enter the
sleeping room at O'Clock yesterday
morning. and to him the sister handed
$50 Of the cash.
When Annie awoke she naturally dis
covered that she had been done brown
out OF her store OF wealth.
Complaint was made to Captain Horton,
who arrested Guiseppi. recovering the
E0
On the floor of the bed room IS bill
was secured.
While Guiseppi pleaded not guilty TO
the charge of receiving the stolen money,
and Margaretta denied before Judge
sweetland that she took the $40. Captain
Horton says that Margareaa promptly
agreed TO make up the missing SIS, al
though. as she averred. she too had beer
robbed OF $40
Brother and sister were held I'm 500
and $500 respectively for trial on Sept.
9Th.
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THEIR OUTING
Master Carpenters Are Enjoy
Ing II at Warwick Club.

The master carpenters OF Providence.
Pawtucket and tho Blackstone valley are
enjoying their annual outing at the
grounds of the Warwick club today. They
have as guests representatives OF the
lumber and hardware trades and also OF
the Master Painters and Master Plumb
ers associations. They met In Bikes hall
on Market square shortly before ~
o'clock. and proceeded TO the scene or
the festivities. which included not only u
clam bake. but also sports and addresses.
They hope TO return 10 the city by Z
o'clock The officers are James Clary,
president: Albert c. Manchester. vice.
president; Thomas Il. Marsden. secretary;
l.. .. Phillips, treasurer.
Labor Day Is drawing near and prep
arations ane about completed for the
largest demonstration In the field OF Ia
Dor that Providence has ever seen. There
win be over 1000 men In line and The
sucosss OF the day Is assured I'm as much
great interest and help Chief Marshal
Barrett has had his hands full I'm perfect
Ing the arrangements and as II now
stands everything will pass off In the
smoothest manner
The interest in Labor Day this year is
greater than ever before, and the demon
stration on Monday will be ons long TO be
remembered In Providence.
There will be a meeting OF the Bakers
and Confectioners on Saturday evening at
s O'Clock In Labor temple, to perfect or
ganiza ton, per order OF c. +. Russell,
organizer.
The Retain Clerks union. local 4s5, viii
hold an important meeting this evening
In Team Drivers hall. Market square. AS
final arrangements will be made for La
Dor Day every member Is expected % at
tend, so that a splendid showing will be
made In the Labor Day parade.
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fed that no person OF our state would
have been more welcomed by the presl-
dent than our honored department COM
mander who represents the remnant OF
the veteran heroes OF the Civil war; and
be II further
Resolved. That we are pained TO feel
that some Of the rising generation. who
are holding ofncial positions have permit
ted such an oversight as heretofore ex-
pressed and iffsuch is passed by unno-
uced, II will tend to pave the way 10 relic
gate TO the back ground, the survivors OF
the late civil war IN their Closing days,
and such neglect would not be fit re-
cognition for their services, sacrifices and
struggles I'm their country's honor; and IL
is further
Resolved. That we request all comrades
TO join with US In these resolutions and
that the adJutanA forward q copy TO his
excellency. the governor. and to the act
ing mayor Of the city OF Providence.
(Signed)
FRANKLIN b. HAM.
Commander. Arnold Post No. 4, q. A. r.
(Signed)
CHARLES II. SMITH.
CHARLES II. SMITH.
Adjutant.
To his Excellency Governor Charles Dean
Kimbail,; to acting Mayor James NJ.
Freeman.
NO CAUSE TO COMPLAIN.
Inquiry at the executive department OF
the state government today revealed the
fact that neither Arnold post. nor any
other organization OF veterans or civilians
had any cause TO complain
os haS %s done %ss so the WE WE
would hardly know where to end"
Acting Mayor Freeman said he had no
reason TO single out any individual from
the nearly 100000 Inhabitants in the city,
and double the number In the state. TO
be sighted, and the same applies equally
to organizations.
we received suggestions on all sides.
and were glad, too, and every name pro-
posed was placed on the list. IL the
commander OF the Grand Army Of Rhode
II was simply an oversight. Nothing
more"
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OLNEYvILLE

ana after her departure no trace of thsm
could be found The police are looking
for her.
TO ENJOY DESERVED REST.
Miss Mary Kenney of ss Magnolia street
went 10 Cumberland for a two-wocks'
rest this morning.
Miss Kelly is one OF the best workers
In st Anthony's parish, she being the
assistant secretary OF st. Anthony's So
clety, one OF the Sunday school teachers
and member OF the choir
IcEMAN LOST PAIL
George Kaye. who drives one OF ths
providence Ice companys teams. left
pai In front OF the Union Trust COM
pany's branch office yesterday morning.
ana when he returned a few moments
later II was gone. The employe OF an
other company is suspected OF taking the
pail.
TO NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Charles w. Rhodes. letter carrier at the
local office, started for Denver, Col, this
morning. accompa nying John Goodwin
and William Swan. who are delegates 70
the national convention OF letter carriers
that is TO be held in that city.
NOTES IN GENERAL.
A boy named Greene was arrested on
Plainfeld street this morning for the
police believe that he knows something
about the pool balls that were taken
from room on Stokes street a few days
ago.
woman by the name OF Sweeney was
arrested I'm the House of Blazes" at
Dyerville last evening but not without a
struggle, as she wanted to fight the entire
police department.
About $500 worth OF candy was stolen
from the store OF @. Chamberlain a night
or two ago. and entrance was effected
through an open window.
Florist AppelVn has an exhibit In front
OF his home on West Winter street near
Messer street. A handsome night bloom
cereus. II was seen by thousands OF
persons.
The funeral of the late Della, daughter
OF Ann and the late Thomas and sis
ter OF Or. Kean. was held at St Anthony's
church this morning, and the interment
was at st. Francis cemetery.
The funeral OF Patrick Hanly was held
from his late home. 50 Wendell street,
this morning. and latter services were
held at st. Mary's church.
Patrolman Bates Of the Chaffee street
station started on his vacation today.
Patrolman Kelly returns this evening.
A bunch OF keyes that was picked up
on the square last evening await an own
er at the Chaffee street station.
John Cannon and wife OF Mount Pleas
ant are at Block Island for a few weeks.
Mrs. Patrick King and her daughter,
Mary. Of rManton avenue, are sojourning
at the Atlantic house. Block Island.
John Hunt, the well-known ball player,
was arrested last evening for being
drunk. Family troubles are said to be the
cause Of Mr.. Hunts downfall
Mr.. Edwin b. Steere, formerly of the
Olneyville Mineral Waters. now general
manager of the Consolidated Mineral
Waters company. was presented with q
beautiful chain and charm and umbrella
last night by the employees of the latter
company.
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EAST PROVIDENCE

A petition Is in circulation and II Is be-
ing generally signed requesting the Union
Railroad company TO change its transfer
station from Washington bridge to
watchemoket square. The request is
reasonable and for the few hundred
yards change would not discomfort the
company. while It would greatly contri-
butte for several reasons to the comfort
of thousands OF patrons.
PAINFULLY INJURED.
Frand Stanwood OF Providence met
with a painful accident while unloading
some groceries at house on Summer
street, yesterday afternoon barrel OF
-four fell on his foot but no bones were
broken.
TwENTY-THIRD MARRIAGE ANNI-
vERSARY.
The anniversary of the marriage OF Mr..
and Mrs Walter ii. McKenna was ceie-
brated Tuesday evening by large
gathering Of their relatives and friends
from Providence. Pawtucket. Central
Falls. Fall River. ,Tiverton and this
town.
The gathering was arranged by Mrs. Wal
lace Hartley, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Mckenna or Taunton and was a sur
prise to her parents. After the exchange
OF greetings and congratulations a pro-
gram OF vocal and instrumental music
was rendered and games were played by
the younger members OF the company.
Later an excellent collation. was served.
Mr. and Mrs. McKenna were the reci-
pients OF numerous and handsome pre-
sents.
SUCCESSFUL LAWN PARTY.
A very pretty and successful lawn
party was held last evening at Beau Voir
cottage on the Bluff the summer home of
Prof. T. G.. Hudson. The lawn. which
overlooks the water. was tastefully dec
GRATED with flags and bunting and brill
llantly Illuminated by Japanese lanterns
and electric lights. Around the lawn were
arranged several booths. which found
ready patronage until those In charge
had disposed OF all their wares.
The popcorn booth was presided over
by Mrs. Charles Hudson. Misses Grace
and Ethel Hudson were In charge OF the
well and the candy booth was
attended by Miss Nellie Davis and Miss
LiESic Godfrey. Ice cream and cake were
dispensed by Charles Hudson, George g.
Dean. Sr.. Miss Elsie Godfrey Mrs Arthur
r.. Warner, Miss Daisy Cook, Miss Ina
Davis and Miss Gertrude Boardman.
During the evening Atwelrs orchestra
furnished music. The party was given
for the benefit Of the building fund Of |
the Riverside Congregational church and |
a satisfactory sum was added 10 tho |
fund.
GETTING READY FOR MUSTER.
The town hall and vicinity Is the scene
NJ unusual activity just a. present. This |
ls occa stoned by the clearing up Of the /
highways In preparation for the Labor 1
1ay parade and plavout. Tho band stand /
and the g-pole have been painted and /
The unsightly gibbet from which the arc
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has been removed Work has been COM
menced on the improved ventilation OF
this building. II has always been very
poor and several attempts have been
made 10 improve II, but without success.
At the town meeting held in April an
appropriation was made or this purpose
and the present indications are that this
time the desired effect will be obtained.
Personal POINTS.
Mason d. Wood. Jr., is spending por-
ton OF his vacation with friends in the
Pawtuxet valley.
Frederick Stoneman and wife OF AL
bany. n. Y. are the guests of relatives
on Warren avenue.
Robert G. Healey. stock clerk OF the
school department. who has been confined
to his summer home near BulIock's Point
for two weeks has so far recovered that
he was able TO come to the town han TO-
day.
Capt. and Mrs. Nicholson of the Val
unteers OF America have left for a vaca
tion OF two weeks and during their ah-
sence Capt. and Lieut.. German OF the
Volunteers OF America Will conduct all ~
the religious services which have beer
L. @. Carpenter, who has been nassing
hs vacation at Lake Sunnpee. has return.
Mr.. Harley of New York. but formerly
resluent o1 this town, In the guest or
nue.. ~''" "'S-
Miss Ena Hamlin Of Boston. who has
Den vistins friends on Grove avenue has
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas M. Reed os Wal.
nut street. and Mrs. Mary j. Barney OF
Dridgewater, Mass.. and they attssrds,,
the reunion OF the Eighteentb Msssnnbu'
sctts Regiment. of which Mr. Reed was
a nssmbcr.
EAST SHORE ECHOES
Marriage intentions have been flea nv
Arthur henry kinssford and Mabelie Sew
mp.ndm nplr Fuller, ~ both 9f Rwrside, Albert
Johnson, .both OF Providensc. iqsI wera rel
Gently united by Rev Hiram T.. johnson.
the is1sm sdsln, wison, who was Injured on
day afternoon, ~ still confined TO his
boarding place on School street. Sew.
eral OF the small bones in one hoot aro
ira'Sd nugbsr ano q, tae othsr foot Is badly cut:
dsnee met sSSss '9wlgsa wsssas. at teS MaSS% rss1
ciHn siHInatse sar ana ,na voted TO organise a rowing
voted e cali u The csSonicau ssSaSs Row;Ss h Tss
S,Se 4r6,dsn, sad samuel na wsedsn was elected
ana treasurer. Alfred Albra FRED
schelhnser and William Ajbro were
appointed committec TO draw up a set
oi bylaws and Harry Boardman. Alfred
Alhro and Verano Weeden as racInr 0ain-
mittce Another meeting will be held
tomorrOw evening
Quite a number OF friends gathered AT
The residence OF Mr.. and Mrs O. q phil
lips on Monday evening, the object Of the
visit being 20 watch the biossoming OF a
nsnt nioomlnH cereus. The blossoms
o clock were fully developed A large
party also gathered TO witness tho bloom
lng. OF y cfreus at the residence OF
Charles franklin on Gurney street last
evening. The blossoms of that piant
opened soon after 10 o'clock.
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BEST REMOVED
Taken to Char|estoWn, Where
He viii Bo EIectrOcuted.

Salem. Mass. Aug. 2s.-John c. Best.
the condemned murderer OF George e.
Bailey, who is TO die In tho electric chair
during the week beginning Sept 7. was
secretly taken to Charlestown early to-
day. A large crowd had gathered at the
railway station TO see the murderer, but
Best was taken 10 the North street cross
ing by Sheriff Johnson and Deputy Sherir
Kearney and put aboard the train before
the crowd was aware that the party had
left the jail. The train left Salem az 7.32
a. m., over the Western division, and ar
rived In Boston at s25
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II seems that umbrage has been taken
|y certain members of the Grand Army
n Rhode Island because their state de-
|artment commander was not made al
host as conspicuous and Of equal impor-
ance as President Roosevelt In the dem
|nstration rendered TO the chief magis-
rate OF the nation. on his recent visit TO
his city.
The Sons OF Veterans do not complain.
or does any other organization, civic or
|ublic, and 1t remains for Arnold Post.
=. A. r.. TO attempt to raise an issue.
ARNOLD POSTS PROTEST..
The following is a copy of the protest
|ecorded by Arnold post. G. A. r., at the
heeting OF Monday evening last:
Whereas. The president OF the United
Ftates on Saturday. Aug 23. 1902 made a
|islt 10 this state and TO the city OF Prov
Hence and IL had been previously an
|ounced that representative mer OF the
tate and city would be invited 10 par
icipate In the welcome TO be extended:
hat certain officials Of both state and
|ity took upon themselves the care.
harge. and selection OF those persons
Eho should be invited TO be present,
ither at the state house or at the exer-
Uses on the grand stand at the city hall;
hat certain cards for admission were
ent TO individuals for the reception held
or the president at the state house and
or the exercises on the grand sta.T:
hat in such selection and Invitation. a
ard OF invitation and for admission was
vithholden rom our Honorable Depart
nent Commander o Rhode Island of the
irand Army OF the Republic. Therefore.
,e IL
Resolved, That this post. with other
of the Grand Army OF the
views with alarm the passing
~ of the department commander and the
neglect 10 invite him TO be present anu
al any OF the exercises held
n the city OF Providence during the visit
Il the president OF the United States;
md be IL further
Resolved. That from acts and express
ions of the president at several times
md In various places, We are fully salts
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TO RACE KAISER
Cornelius Vanderbilt Said to
Have Ordered Yacht

A great deal OF secrecy is maintained
at Bristol concerning lans said TO be under
way for the construction OF big racing
schooner for Cornelius Vanderbilt. II Ia
work on the vessel early in tho fall and
have her completed in time for the spring
races at Kiei and Cowes. whore Mr.
Vanderbilt purposes 10 compete for in
ternational honors next year
II is said that John II. HerreshofY,
president of the Herreshoff company, has
guaranteed a yacht speedier than Kaiser
wllhelm's Meteor and that Mr.. Vanderbilt
has already sounded Captain Hafr re-
garding an engagement for next sea-
son.
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10000 STOLEN
Clerk In Minneapolis Postoffice
Accused Of Taking Letters

Washington. Aug. S.-It is estimated by
postal authorities that 10000 letters con-
aiming money have been stolen from the
nails in Minneapolis within less than
hree years. Areport received at the
bostoffice department from Inspector
|iregory alleges that the series OF mail
|obberies In Minneapolis since 1899 have
been perpetrated by an asserting clerk.
More than 1000 complaints of missing
|etter have already been received. and
he officials say that ont more than loss
IN ten is reported. For nearly three
Fears the postoffice department sought
10 locate the theft. but without success.
Finally the clerk in question was called
before Inspector Gregory and accused.
lie denied guilt. The apron he wore while
ssorting letters was then produced and
Il letters were found pinned 10 the In
|fde. He still denied guilt. He said he
had worn the apron In the morning but
lot In the afternoon. He will be prose-
|uted.
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GIBLIN APPEALS
Not Satisfied With Appointment
Ann GibIin as Administrative

John p. Giblin OF Pawtucket. the son
and only heir of the late John Gibln OF
the same city. has taken an appeal from
decision Of the probate court Of Paw
tucket that Ann Giblin Is a suitable per-
son TO act as Administrative upon Johns
estate.
The appeal was filed today in the COM
mon pleas division OF the supreme court.
Mr.. Gibln says the decision of the
court complained OF was against the law
and the evidence and that the appolntee
is not suitable person 70 be entrusted
with the management OF the estate lie
asks the common pleas court 10 appoint
him or some other suitable peson In the
place of Ann Gibun-
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She LEFT
Girl Would Not Obey Orders
Concerning Her Hair

Washington, Aug. ga young. woman
press-feeder In the government printing
office has given up her job, rather than
change the styfs OF doing up her hair.
The foreman OF the press room told her
she must change II or quit. az II inter-
fered with her duty as press-feeder.
She appealed 10 Private Secretary Rick
etts. who is looking after affairs I'm the
absence OF Public Printer Palmer Mr.
Ricketts, courteously discouraged her.
II am sorry madam, he said. that
you are having strious differences with
Mr.. McWharland. ] would not attempt for
anything In the world to suggest TO you
how 10 wear your hair. which. am sure.
" most attractive. but the complaint f.
That your hair fnterferes with the feeding
OF the presses and CAUSES tho spelling OF
many sheets OF paper"
The young woman went home.
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MGR. GUID|
Appointed Apostolic Delegate
In the Philippines.

Rome. Aug. 2s.--Mgr. Guidi, who has
Philippines, Is expected TO hasten his
departure for Manila in consequence Of
Information received at the Vatican OF
the organization OF a schismatic Catholic
church in the Philippines.
The Vatican processes not to attach
much Importance TO the movement and
declares IL cannot develop under the
leadership Of persons whose sole reason
for organizing Is because they are ex-
communicated from the Catholic church"
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MANY PERISHED
Result Of Collision Of Steam
ships in MALAGA Straits.

Victoria, p. c.. Aug. ga Singapore
|siegram of July 30 to the Chinese all
lays:
A collision occurred In the Straits OF
|faiaca yesterday morning between the
butch mail steamer Prinz Alexander and
he British steamer Ban Hin Guin. The
ing Alexander sank and the first officer,
q first engineer and 10 passengers and
ew were drowned.
Twenty passengers including the cap
hin were saved by the Ban Hin Guin.
|he Ban Hin Guin. which was badly dam
|ged. was towed into Singapore and
|sached-
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ONE DEAD,
ANOTHER
DYING
Lamp Overturned on Bed In
Which -Four Young Sons Of
0uIlette Were Sleeping.

Old Town. Me-. Aug. 2s.-The four young
sons OF George Ouilette at Great Works
were badly burned last nightuby the over
turning OF lamp on to the bed on which
they were sleeping.
The four-year-old boy was dead before
aid reached him. another boy may not
survive and the other two are I'm a bad
condition. The mother rushed 10 the
room and at the sight swooned. leaving
the little ones alone. An alarm OF fire
was sounded by neighbors. and the chill
dren were removed by iiremen.
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Warned AWAY
American Missionaries Must
Leave a Mexican City.

Plainfeid, Ind Aug 2S.--word has been
received from Everett Morgan and his
wife. formerly residents OF Plainheld. now
missionaries at Colover. Mex, that ma
tives Of that place have warned them
that unless they shall leave the city BY
Sept. IL they will be put to death.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan were sent by the
board Of foreign missions OF the Western
Yearly Meeting OF the Friends about four
years ago. and have been at that pace
about a year. They. with Miss Sarah
lindley, are the only Americans I'm the
city.
Appeals for projection In their behalf
have been sent 10 government authnrl-
Ties. They probably will leave the city
on tho date mentioned, but hope TO re-
turn later.
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WOMAN
FEARED
INSANITY
Mrs. McCurdy Tied Her Head
TO a Gas Jet and Thus
Ended Her Life.

Chicago. Aug. 2s-Apparently driven
frantic by the fear that she might some
time become insane Mrs. John McCurdy.
a bride of less than three months, has
killed herself in a peculiarly shocking
manner. Having first undrcssed. she pa.
on a night gown. climbed to the top OF the
dining room table. and, having placed her
delier. tied her head firmly by means of
heavy cords wound tightly around her
neck Then she turned on the gas. When
her husband came home he found her
dead.
Letters that the woman left behind lead
10 the belief that she was mentally dis
trN ssed. She was Is years or age.