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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
CONNECTICUT
DEMOCRATS
IN SESSION
State Convention in Progress
at New Haven Spirited Fac
tionaI Fight Looked For.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 25.-With the
prospect OF a spirited factional battle
over the endorsement or the Kansas City
platform and close contest for the head
| OF the state ticket, the 600 delegates rep
resenting the Democratic party of Con-
necticut assembled in state convention
here today.
The program included the nomination
OF candidates for the various state offices.
| a candidate for the new office of congress
man at large, the choice of a new state
central committee, and the adoption Of
| a platform for the campaign.
When the delegates went into session
at 10:45 O'Clock the contest between the
supporters of Melbert u. Cary Of Ridge
field and Mayor Charles f. Thayer OF
Norwich for the subernatorial nomina-
ton was still unsettled, each side as
serting confidence OF victory.
The platform situation was equally un-
settled. The committee on resolutions
had failed up TO that hour 10 come to an
agreement and at the opening of the con-
vention IL was announced that during
the speech OF the chairman. Hon. John ].
Walsh of Norwalk the committee on reso-
lutions will be permitted 10 retire and re-
sumo their deliberations, thus allowing
further time for the consideration OF
the platform.
Chairman Walsh then addressed the
convention.
Toward the end OF the address when
the speaker paid glowing tribute 10
Gov. George =. Mclean for his stand on
the matter OF constitutional reform. the
utterance was greeted with prolonged
applause.
Just then a young delegate arose and
shouted: "As a Democrat l propose three
cheers for George r. Mclean" The
cheers were not given because the speak
er raised a hand of warning and the en-
thusiast dropped to his seat The speech
lasted about 35 minutes.
Meanwhile the committee on resolu-
tions was having the warmest kind OF a
wrange over the platform.
w. H. III. Hewitt OF New Haven was
invited to say few words expressing the
sentiment OF the Kansas City platform
adherents.
In substance he argued that reaffirma-
tion was essential to secure victory and
IL the reaffirmation plank was rejected
1000 Bryan men would stay away from
the polls.
Meanwhile the convention decided TO
take a recess. but the deliberations OF
the platform trainers went on An
amendment to the preamble reasserting
faith In the principles OF Democracy as
outlined at the last national convention
was rejected by the committee.
Eugene A. Fiske OF Guilford denounced
the committee and taking up his hat and
umbrella walked out of the meeting
stating TO the chairman that he resigned
his membership in the committee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
KUGG IT'S OF NEWS.

Russia today will officially hand over
the Shan Hal Kwan-New Chwang rail-
road to China.
The war department Is advised of the
arrival of the transport Seward at Ma
Mia, =. L., Sept. 20
The newspapers at Rome announce
that the Grand Master of the Italian Free
Magons has instructed all the Italian
lodges to open subscriptions in behalf
OF the destitute Beers.
A patent has been secured. says a Lon
con despatch. covering novel engine Tor
Inventor asserts will reduce the crossing
of the Atlantic to a three days Joi J ey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
.DYERSEERS Of POOR
IN ANNUAL SESSION.
Enjoyed a Field Day at the Pom
ham Club--Attendance Was
Unusually Large.

I shore dinner, mt for a king" was en-
| joyed.
There were present at the dinner. be-
sides the overseers and their guests, the
following state officials: Governor
Charles Dean Kimball of Rhode Island
Congressman Melville T. Bun of New
port; Congressman Adm Il. Capron.
Judge William III. Sweetland OF Provi-
dence, superintendent OF Dexter Asylum.
John L. Brown. Gen. Nelson Wall, war
den OF the state prison: Charles II.
Peckham. secretary of the state board
OF charities and corrections; ex-Secretary
William Chaplin OF the board of state
charities; Probation officer William Wal
lace. Philip Bushee of the board of state
charities and corrections, James Nc
Cusker member of the state board of
charities and corrections; State Treas
urer Walter Read. DR.. William ii. Pal
mer. medical examiner of Providence.
Representative Comstock of Lincoln,
Capt. John III. Northup OF Warwick, Dr.
McCaw, visiting physician of the state
institutions, Superintendent Butterficld of
the Sockanossett school, George Smith of
harrington, member of the state board
of charities and corrections. Frank TX.
Wall, deputy at state institutions.
Aside from all these there were present
the officers OF the association of overseers
The Peef, as follows.
President, William NJ. Peckham OF
Pawtucket; vice president. Charles III.
Spooner. Bristol; secretary and treasur-
er, M. j. Cummings. Providence: execu-
tive committee, Thomas b. Mayman, Lin
coin; Ethan Wilcox Of Westerley, Adel-
bert ID. Roberts, OF woonsocket, George
B. Carpenter. OF Hopkinton. John ri.
Brown, Warren; arbitration committee,
Samuel l.. Pendergast OF Central Falls,
Charles r. Andrews Of Coventry, John T.
Barber Of Cumberland. Mason b. Wood
OF the state board of charities and COR
rections
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25

The annual field day ~ TIE cverseers
bf the poor occurred 81 the Fornham elao
today. and like those which have pre-
beeded II. was success In every INsriicl.-
BAR
This was owing very largely 10 the
tfforts OF Mr.. Matthew J. Cummings, the
pverseer OF the poor of this city. who had
sntire charge OF the ARRANGEMENTS foe
the field day. and spared no pains or
personal effort to make the day what II
hssuredly was--an occasion OF great en-
loyment and satisfaction to all. The
Hinner. as is well known, was given by
The board OF state charities and correc-
nons complimentary 10 the overseers OF
lhe poor of the state.
The early morning was somewhat du-
bious and suggested a cold, clustering
day With probable rain. Despite this
TACT, however, some e nverseers OF the
poor together with several ex-overseers
from all parts OF Rhode Island went down
10 Pomham during the morning. and at
shortly after midday the sun shone
Through the clouds and the spirits of
the merry party rose accordingly
Each overseer was privileged TO invite
nne guest and these with the many other
guests who were invited by the board
OF state charities and corrections, made
Op a party of about 100
| The hours OF the morning passed
quickly by. bowling and other sports be-
1ng enjoyed by those of sporting pro-
clivities. others, however. preferred to
group themselves In pleasant corners and
renew "auld acquaintance or perchance
discuss questions and problems of mu-
tual interest
AT IL o'clock most appetizing lunch
was spread and at 2 o'clock an elaborate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. Sept. 25.-The opening deal
inss in stocks were free of the violent
disturbance which was a feature all day
yesterday The maintenance of the Bank
Of England rate had a cheering effec,
on the London market and was reflected
here.
The tone was slightly unsettled never
theiess. Baltimore and Ohio rose nearly a
point. while Illinois Central and Brook
lyn Transit lost about as much. There
were 1000 shares of Missouri Pacific sold
at ll5 and ll5A. compared with 1855 last
night and 4500 shares of Atchison sold at
s0A and slk. compared with ~ last night.
The market showed downward tend
ency after the opening.
Holders OF long stock mindful OF the un-
pleasant result TO market values if the
money squeeze continued, promptly let
go stocks. Prices pretty generally re-
lapsed from / and ~ with Illinois Cen
trail losing ga. The southwesterns as a
group were most affected. Buying 70
cover and energetic bidding up by the
bulls rallied the list strongly later and
there were substantial recoveries. Union
Pacific. which had suffered little, rose
above last nights again.
Considerable stock was met on the rally
and as offerings increased the Aadvance
was checked. Call money after opening
at 10 per cent advanced % per cent Prices
did not return to the lowest of the first
hour and Missouri Pacific. ST. Paul and
few other leaders were supported. Be
fore noon prices were on the mend The
movement was fitful and irregular and
the volume of dealings much diminished
from yesterday
Bonds We're weak.
The dull hardening tendency continued
until with a few exceptions the whole
list had recovered to or above last nights
level Union Pacific got a point above,
the preferred Ia, Baltimore and Ohio Ia
and st. Paul pfd 2lR. The calling of loans
and forced liquidation was checked. but
the supply OF funds for new speculative
buying remained very scanty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
Death OF
DUNCAN
HUNTER
Providence Business Man Ex.
pir0s Suddenly Of Heart FAIL
uTe at His Summsr Home.

Duncan Hunter, a well known broker
tensive business connections in Helena,
Montana, New York and elsewhere, died
suddenly this morning at his summer
residence at York Harbor. Maine. OF
heart failure. following an attach OF
diphtheria.
Mr.. Hunter went to New York last
week on business trip and returned to
York Harbor on Friday. Previous to his
departure for New York he was In ro-
bust health, but on his return complain
ed of a sore throat, but II was not
thought serious until Sunday, when OF
became very bad and a doctor was called
who pronounced the disease diphtheria.
Sunday afternoon Mr.. Hunter was very
sick and Sunday night his condition was
serious. but on Monday he was better
and had improved so much that yester-
day he was considered out Of danger.
A letter was received at his residence
this morning written yesterday after
noon stating that he was out of danger,
and five minutes later a telegram an
nouncing his death was received.
Mr.. Hunter was born In Scotland and
came TO this country about 20 years ago.
settling in Helena, Montana, where he
tanning his interest in II at the tine of
hs death.
About ten years ago he married a
daughter of ex-Gov. Henry Lippitt and
sister of ex-Gov. Charles Warren Lipptt.
Four daughters, the eldest years old,
are left with the widow to mourn his
loss.
The deceased was educated for the
British army, but changed his plans and
abandoned the idea of being a soldier.
An older brother, Sir Archebald Hun
ter. achieved distinction I'm the British
service and now holds the rank of major
general. He was shut up in Ladysmith
during the late siege and was chief of
Kitchener's staff in the Soudan.
Mr.. Hunter was very fond of outdoor
sports, an enthusiast on Golf and a MEM
ber of the Agawam club. He was also a
member of the Hope club, the Calumet
club of New York and others. The body
will be shipped TO this city for inter-
ment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
BASEBALL MAGNATeS MEET

New York, Sept 25-The National
league representatives got down 20 work
early today The session was presided
over by John r. Brush. and there were
present Andrew Freedman and Fred
Knowles, New York. A. N Soden. Ros-
ton; Barney Dreyfuss and Harry Puiliam
Pittsburg. Harry Won Der Horst. Ned
Hanlon and Charles Ebbetts. Brooklyn:
Col John l. Rogers and A. J. Reach.
Philadelphia, James Hart. Chicago. Max
Fleischmann and August Herman. Gin
cinnati.
r. De Haas Robson OF St Louis was
not at the meeting The new develop
ments In the American league situation
were taken up at once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
WAS SCALDED
Stars Brings Action Against U.
S. Finishing Co. for Damages.

John Stars Of Pawtucket. while at
work at the United States Finishing COM
pany's plant in that city. had his leg
end foot very badly scalded. lie has
sued the company 20 recover s25OO dam
ages.
There was an imperfect yalve near n
kier or tank. about which STAIRS was at
work, and large amount of steam was
thrown against his leg and foot John
w. Daniels Is Mr.. Stars attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
WINS HIS CASE
O'Laary Given a Verdict for
Sll45O In Suit Against Ward

John oLeary was given a verdict for
ll45O In his suit against Patrick j. Ward
by jury in Judge wilbur's court today.
In March. 1896. plaintiff bought a lot from
defendant on Marion street, the price
agreed on being $500
Mr.. O'Leary claimed Mr.. Ward repre-
sented the property TO be owned by the
Steere estate and as unencumbered Mr..
Leary paid $50 down and other INSTALL
ments and the agreement, he asserted
today, was that deed should be given
when the first payment was made.
An investigation showed this lot with
others on the same plat, was mortgaged
Mr.. Ward gave various excuses, plaintiff
says. for delaying the delivery of the
deed. Mr., O'Leary also found that
Wards wife owned the lot.
The defendant denied any misrepresen
tations and claimed that 800 was to be
paid before delivery OF the deed and that
sum was never paid He further claimed
that there was an arrangement to re-
lease the mortgage on all lots sold.
Peter c. Cannon was attorney for the
plaintiff. The case was tried before
Judge Blodgett.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25

The dining room, also. where a wedding
supper was served by Tiilinghast was
elaborately decorated.
In an upper room was a magnificent ar
ray OF wedding gifts which embraced a
wealth of cut glass. solid silverware.
bric-a-brac, pictures, rugs, pieces Of fur
niture etc
Late In the evening Rev and Mrs. Nc
Bee left Pawtucket for brief Journey,
They Will take up their residence in
Union. South Carolina. in October, where
the groom is one of the most popular and
promising young Episcopal dlvines in
that section OF the country.
Among the guests were Rev and Mrs.
Augustus NJ. Lord, Miss Mary Shepley,
Miss Louise Angel and Miss Bessie
Walker OF this city: Mr. and Mrs. Stephen
II. Fiske, Miss Hope Fisk, Mrs. Charles
f.. Longley. Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Len
non, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Jencks. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles o. Read. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward l.. Johnson Of Pawtucket.
cHAsE-BRowN.
The Pearl Street Baptist church wa.
the scene OF a very pretty wedding last
evening, when Miss Julia Williams
Brown daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Lewis
l.. Brown. was welded 10 Frank Lincoln
Chase, general secretary Of the Y. NJ C.
A.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
John A. Hainer, pastor OF the church. as.
sisted by Rev. Ernest A. Chase, a brother
OF the groom.
The bride was attended by her sister
Miss Grace A. Brown and Miss Gracs
Sawin. who ofiiciated as bridesmaids
They were gowned in Persian lawn with
trimmings OF lace and carried bouquet.
OF pink asters.
The bride wore a tasteful gown ot
whlte organdie over white satin with
trimmings OF lace and white satin RIB
bon. She carried bouquet OF brid,
roses.
The ushers were Mr.. Milton S. Brown
brother OF the bride. Samuel Adams
B. +. Davis and Herbert c. Calef.
The church was attractively decorate,
about the altar, and at the close OF tn.
ceremony a reception was held at IN,
home OF The brides parents. 800 Black
stone street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25
WILL CHANGE PLANT

Beverly Sept 25.--The United Shoe
Machinery company made known today
their decision to establish mammoth
plant here and 20 discontinue their old
plants at Boston. Winchester and this
place
= plot OF $50 acres has been secured
and plant costing $500 900 is 10 be
ofectod The company employs 5000
men and the pay roll il between $40 GOO
and $4,000 per week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25

Domenico Ferrara has brought sui.
against Giachino Liquor to recover $4,000.
The action is founded on an alleged as
sault and battery. ID. ]. Holland Is at
torney for the plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25

Liverpool Sept 25--The white star
line steamer reutonic collided toda.. with
the Dublin steamer Mayo. IN fog IN the
river Mersoy. The MAYO was consider
ably damaged, but the Teutonic was not
injured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25

L. w. GROVE.
This name must appear on every box OF
the genuine Laxative Bromo- Quinine
Tablets. the remedy that cures n cold In
one day. rs cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-25

n -. ~ asnaupsi of the souins
Il NS Laxative Br0mO. .Quinine Tablets
~ ~ N/IVVSsrpths . esla dsgs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-10
FAIRFIELD.

Fire was discovered at about 10 a. NJ.
Thursday. in the upper story of The
building occupied on the ground floor
by I. s. Mcfarland as II harness shop.
The upper story is occupied by William
Arbo as L dwelling house and. Thurs
day morning. Mrs. Arbo left the house.
and the fire resulted from an overhead
ed stove. The fire department was
called out and the flames were quickly
subdued. The furniture of Mr.. Arbo
was nearly all removed. as was the
stock of Mr. Mcfarland. and the great
err part of the damage was caused by
water. The building will probably be
repaired. but what is needed is a nice
brick block in this section of the town
which now defaces this part Of the
street. If "a fire should once get d good
hold here, it would not be an easy mat.
ter to get it under control. as there are
so many old wooden buildings connect
ed together that it would make d com
plete fire trap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-10
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Al meeting Of the stockholders Of tn F.
Madison and Arson toll bridge at Madi-
son. il was decided to sell out tn" prop
crty for the sum of $500. This means 4
free bridge between the towns If this of
fer is accepted. as in all probability it
will be
The mammoth steel barge which the
Bath Iron Works has contracted to build
for New York people. will be constructed
in the ship shed at Bath. and will he
launched bow first. This will be the first
time such an instance has occurred sine,
the organization of the concern. and is
made necessary on accoui.; of the bow
being 50 high rs 10 interfere with the
travelling crane. The Keel of this craft
will be stretched as soon as the Yacht
Pantooset. which is under construction
for A. s. Rigelow goes overheard.
At the annual meeting Of the York
County Bar Association at Saco, We'd
ncsday. these officers We're elected: Pres
Judge II. Fl. BUrbanF. Saco; vice Pres
Judge Nathaniel Hobbs. North Berwick |;
Sec. Gorham n. Weymouth. Biddeforsl:
Treas. Walter n. Dame. Kennebunk
executive committee, Judge Benjamin T.
CIeaves, Biddeford. Fred j. Allen San
ford Frank Nj. Higgins. Limerick. A
committee was appointed to confer with
the members of the Cumberland COUNT
bar In regard to holding joint field day
next year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-10

District Attorney jerome. tonight.
when asked as to the possibility Of the
present grand jury considering the tun-
mel wreck, said: Possibly. This is a..
important matter There is no need OF
the coroner spending two or thre7
weeks looking up the facts. We pro
pose to get at them in advance ana pre-
sent them to him. The object Of tho
inquiry is to find out if the acciden,
was avoidable; that is. TO find out Ii
the railroad used the skill and fore
shit that modern railroad science le-
mands. If all was done that could be
done. then there was no criminal ne
glect. If the accident was avOidable
we wish to md who was responsible.
1 the road adopted every method pos
sible to prevent disaster then the engi-
neer alone is to blame. If some one
was criminally negligent. it is the duty
of this office to present the facts to the
been guilty Of criminal negligence. no
amount of public clamor will werve me
from what I consider my duty. Prom
my observation the facts will be easy
to get, and there will be no controversy
bout them. 1t will not be necessary to
go into irrelevant matters. The ques-
ton. who is responsible?'
Railroad Commissioned Baker at the
conclusion of the days session, said
that the testimony had shown that En-
gineer Wischew was sober and in
dustrious employe. though inexper-
fenced on the route he had.
Mayor Low was asked if the city au-
thorities would take any action. said ::
II do not know yet. I do not see that
the mayor can do anything at present,
but l shall look into the matter care
fully. The district attorney Is already
investigating. The evident lesson OF
the disaster is that electricity should
be substituted for steam as the motive
power in the tunnel. How it can be
done is yet to be determined. | do not
see how the accident could have been
avoided under present circumstances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-10
Funeral Of Late 4. s. Chadbourne j,

Inc funeral services over the remain
or the late A. S. Chadbourne were held
at z. NJ. Thursday. at his late HON.
at the corner Of Union and Middle
Streets, Rev. G. A. Wight officiatins.
Many friends and relatives were pres-
ent, among them his brothers. VIII and
and J. a. Charbourne, and Mr.. and
airs. Frank Chase Of Auburn, MIR. and
sirs- W. j. Tuck Of Augusta and Rev
y. T. Boardman Of Portland. The
iioral tributes were very beautiful
Music was rendered by Mr.. Marston,
Fred Goodwin. Herbert Goodwin and
Fred Olsen. The bearers We're Charles
Clary. Charles Dudley. 3. F. Fuller AM,
Gcoge Stafford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-10
AN INQUIRY
Continued from page -

yet and that more witnesses will be eX-
mined at some future time during this
week. He declined to make any com
ments on the evidence, either as =
whole or in part. He admitted, how
ever. that the present grand jury may
be asked to take hand in the matter.
All the evidence had gone to show
that the engineer was a careful man
and man of good reputation. both IL
a citizen and an employe. 1t was learn
ed however, that Wischew had passed
his examination as engineer only last
August, having before this been Il Are
man and of late had been acting as en-
sineer at intervals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-01-10
NEWS NUGGETS.
0rOugb4 ny the Wires from the
North. East. South and West

The steamer Bristol one Of the old
est and best-known heavy carriers OF
est and best-known heavy carriers
F, OF the Pacific coast. lies Il wreck
| on the end Of the Green island
- miles from Port Simpson. Jan
IL. and her captain with six
members Of the crew have gone ia
the bottom with her The steam n
was on her way from Ladysmith. Van
couver Island. to the 1-readweu mine
on Douglass Island Alaska. with 200
tons Of coal
Inc board Of directors Of the Mari
time Association Of the port OF New
ork. Wednesday, unanimously adopted
resolutions petitioning Congress I,
make appropriations for the establish
, ment Of harbors of refuge at Point In
9th, X. l.. and Charleston. S. &. II
was also set forth that il Is 1esira III.
ana necessary for the completion az
the breakwater at Point Judith that II
be extended on the eastern side to tho
shore SO that shipping may receive
perfect protection
Admitting that his picture was in tba
rogue's gallery and that. for period Of
years. at one time in his life he had
been familiar with the lowest depths Of
New York opium joints. yet pleading
FOR mercy from the court. Franklin i
Moses once governor Of South Caro-
lima, and formerly moderator OF Win
throp. received sentence in the NUM-
cipal court at Boston, Thursday. fpr
the larceny Of an overcoat. The penalty
imposed was four months impr,son-
lnent.
a virtual settlement was reached In
New York. Thursday, Of the bitter con-
troversy Tor shorter hours which for
many months has been waged between
the garment cutters and the elothir.
of the United states. |
An amicab!e settlement OF the question !
which involved about 10000 men in !
New York, Boston. Philadelphia. Chi; /
cago. st. Louis. Cincinnati. Syracuse. !
Utica, Rochester and Baltimore. was
through the medium Of the
Of rs appointed by the re- \
,ent conference Of the National Civic
Federation in New York City.
In spite Of the fact that the man IL
rear deaths door. Michael J. Connolly.
reputable citizen and property owner
If Hyde Park. Mass. has been taken
way from his home here and from The
are Of his wife and placed with rela-
ives At Medford and Mrs. Connolly mas