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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-02
PERISH IN
BURNING
HOME.
Father and Five Children Burned
10 Death at Prosser Hollow,
Near JohnstoWn, Pa.

Johnstown Pa, April 2-Six persons
were burned to death last night in Pros
ser Hollow. a mile from the outskirts of
the city. I'm fire which destroyed their
home.
The dead are: Philip p Mitchell. aged
53 years Jacob =. Mitchell, aged II: Mary
Martha Mitchell, aged IL; Charles T..
Mitchell aged IL: Jesse NJ. Mitchell aged
8; Alice Frances Mitchell. aged s.
The members OF the family had retired
with the exception OF one son. who was
away In the house at the time were
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell. the children who
were burned and three other children.
Mrs. Mitchell and her daughter. Sophia,
were the first to be awakened by the
heat and smoke. They aroused the faith
er and screamed for help. Neighbors
were aroused but they could do nothing
but watch the house burn and with IL the
father and five children.
Mrs. Mitchell endeaVored to save the
children and gathered them in a room
above the kitchen. They were frightened
and as fast as she got them into the room
they ran out. Finally she was compelled
TO abandon her efforts TO save the m all
and escaped with three.
Mitchell, as soon as he was awakened.
went 10 the kitchen 10 get water lie
did not realize the extent OF the fire when
he left his room. but when he reached the
first floor he saw IL was impossible 10
save the house. Then he returned up
stairs and was not seen alive again
He perished trying 10 save the lives OF
his children. The five children were
never seen by anyone outside the house.
Mrs. Mitchell was seriously burned. but
her injuries Will not prove fatal The
house was reduced To ashes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-02
FRANCESCA DA RlMlNI. >

Mr.. Otis skinner will present here a,
the Providence Opera House first three
nights next week and at the matinee
Wednesday for the first time a revival of
the tragedy francesca da Rimini' by
Boxer which the late Lawrence Barrett
used in this country about 20 years ago.
Since then this classic story OF Illicit love
and its terrible consequences has not been
seen and Mr.. Skinner has had the public
assurance that he acted wisely In making
the revival
lie has certainly not been churish I'm
selecting his support or giving the play
pleasing and really beautiful mounting
Among his principal coworkers I'm the
play are Aubrey Boucicault. as Paolo:
Marcia Van Dresser. as the lovely Fran
ccsca. and Mr.. william Norris. as Pepe,
the latter character being one quite In
the same line this clever young character
artist played last season with Viola Allen
In I'm the Palace of the King"
Mr.. Skinner appears as the hunchbaclS
Lanciotto; and by his wonderful enact
ment Of that role arises to tragic heights
that stamp him one OF Americas fore
most actors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-02
OYSTER LANDS.
Important Transfer Of Rights
In NaIragansstt Bay.

All the holdings OF the late Isaac r.
Brown in the Narragansett bay were sold
yesterday to Fred r. Brown and Frank
T. Brown, both OF whom are well known
In the oyster industry. The former is a
brother OF the deceased and the latter
Is his son.
They have formed a new company TO
cultivate oysters and will engage I'm that
line on n large scale. The oyster ground
purchased In the Narragansett bay in
cludes about 100 acres located just below
Rocky Point. about 16 miles below Provi-
dence The new firm also owns valuable
land off Bridgeport and expects TO acquire
more later on.
IL is having a fine new steamer built
at Stratford and expects TO have II ready
for the planting season IL will be pro-
PEELED by steam and have a capacity of
900 bushels. The craft will be GO feet
long and will be well adapted for the bust
ness of the company. The steamer will
be known as the +. l.. Brown and Will
be used on the Long Island
beds OF the company as well as those i'm
the Narragansett bay The sale OF the
Rhode Island property was made by At
torney Grove J. Tuttle. the administrator
of the estate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-02
GENERAL GREENE
His Remains VIII Probably Re-
pose in the South.

a regular monthly meeting OF the Rhode
| Island Historical society was held last
evening. when Edward Field gave an in
teresting informal talk upon his visit to
Savannah i'm connection with the commits
sion TO investigate the final interment OF
the remains OF Gen. Nathaniel Greene.
Al the conclusion OF Mr.. Fields remarks
President Stiness stated the satisfaction
experienced In relation TO a further eluci-
dation. even IL the question were not yet
settled beyond doubt. Whether or not,
he said. the investigation had operated
for the interests of Savannah in an ad-
vertising way, the results were eminently
satisfactory. Judge Stiness also referred
to the pertinacity of Col. Gardiner as be-
ing well known and consequently to be
taken into consideration.
There are "a known direct descendants
CT Gen. Greene. OF whom only four re-
side In the North. The majority are in
favor OF having the remains given final
burial in Savannah. The question of iden-
uhcation is based upon the coffin plate
referred to and there seems to be no doubt
in this case. There is a greater venera-
ton for Gen. Greene in the Carolinas and
Georgia than in Rhode Island. He was
looked upon by the people of the South
as their saviour at a critical time. He
practically gave up his residence In this
state TO live upon the plantation given
him in the South.
AT the conclusion OF Mr.. Fields re-
marks Prof Mcdonald spoke OF the value
OF the data furnished by the speaker OF
the evening. as tending to establish the
truth OF the claims made. Prof. McDon-
AID moved that a vote OF thanks be ex-
tended Mr.. Field for the exceptionally in
,eresting address. This was seconded and
later passed
Previous to Mr. Fields address the NOM
inaung committee presented the names or
tne following persons who were voted in
az active members of the society: Charles
Dean kimball, proposed by John H. Sti-
ness; Charles Morris Smith proposed by
Theodore +. Green; Percival IA Truman
ana victor Frazee, proposed by George
/. Winship: Sarah Dexter Kimball and
Lucian Sharpe, proposed by Nathaniel w.
smith; George Lewis Cooke Walter
hammond kimball, James Alexander
kinghorn, Thomas Brownell Rawson. ia
cob Chase Rutherford and James Morris
Taylor proposed by BENJAMIN F. Briggs
and Harris Wilbur Brown proposed by
Clarence ;. Brigham.
After the reports Of various other COM
mlttees the matter OF having a ''Historf-
cal Field Day" during the coming June
was discussed. and a committee was ap-
pointed TO take the subject in hand con-
sisting of Hunter G. White George T.
Hart and Clarence S. Brigham.
The quarterly report of Librarian Brig
ham was also presented ana the meeting
adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-02
NEGRO
LYNCHEO
BY MOB.
Taken From Jail al Rome, Ga.
and Hanged Body RIddIsd
by Bullets.

Rome. Ga, April 2.-Walter Allen, a
negro, charged with attempting TO crimi-
nally assault Miss Blossom Adamson. a
15-year-old girl, in this city yesterday.
was taken from the Jail last night by
1900 people, who battered down the prison
doors and hanged him to an electric
light pole in the principal portion of the
city. volley was fired afterward and
fully a thousand bullets entered the ne
gros body.
Miss Adamson was on her way 10 a
dressmakers when she was met by Allen,
who told her that a dressmaker at a
designated residence was waiting TO see
her. The young girl went TO the house
mentioned by the negro. who followed her
into the house. which was vacant.
A lady attracted by the noise OF the
struggle succeeded in frightening Allen
away. He escaped. but yesterday after
noon was captured and placed In iai
As soon as the news OF his capture
was learned a mob formed and marched
TO the jail. the door was forced open and
the negro was carried a block and n half.
where he made n statement declaring he
was innocent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-02
0LNEYVILle.

The strikers held meeting last even
ing the capacity of the large halls being
fully tested. and all appeared To be in
most happy state OF mind from the fact
that employees OF the mills al Pascoag and
Fulton. n. y. had voted 20 assist in the
movement, and what is still more pleas
ing the report has gained considerable
credence that the whole matter will be
settled within n few days
II looks now as N the executive com
mittoe of the strikers would succeed in
getting the help out Of all the mills OF
the Woolen company
The help at Fitchburg have also voted
TO help. but there's Will be a financial one
The work ON the new postoffice building
Is progressing nicely, for the cellar has
been dug. the stone work finished. and if
nothing happens the work OF laying the
bricks will begin ieday.
Teams are stiIl scattering stones and
gravel from the corner Of Hartford ave-
nue and Plainheld street 20 the top of
Broadway hnl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-02
ANoTABIe ENTERTAINMENT

Next Sunday evening one OF the finest
entertainments ever offered I'm this city
will be given In the Providence Opera
House for the benefit OF the Theatrical
Machirists association. Some Of the most
noted singers and actors on the American
stage have volunteered their services.
while Col. Felix Wendelschaefer, mana
ger OF the theatre. will direct an orches-
ira OF sixty picked musicians I'm several
numbers. That Col. wendelschaefcr will
make these numbers among the bright.
gems OF the entertainment no one who APP
preciates his splendid equipment as
musician and his mastery ability as n d.
rector will doubt
Among those who will appear on this
occasion will he the inimtable Marshal
II. Wilder. Miss Dorothy Morton OF the
original "Florodora" company: Willis y.
Sweatnam, the mirth-provoking black
face comedian. Musical Dale Aubrey
Boucicault. Marcia Van Dresser and
several others of equal prominence as
successful entertainers ..,.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-02
PRETTY ROMANCE
Married in tn, West the Bride
is Now In This City.

Wellington. Kan. April "A pretty
romance came to light here today. It has
to do with the secret marriage in Kansas
CITY, last December OF DIR. j. Earl Chas-
tain OF lola. hospital steward In General
Funston's famous Fighting Twentieth"
Kansas Regiment and Miss Rachel Brad
ford Trafford OF Boston.
Miss Trafford had been the guest OF
friends in lola for some time prior to the
marriage, and DIR. Chastain had been at
tentive to her When she started for her
home in Bostin in December DIR. Chas-
tain accompanied her as far as Kansas
City. There they grew sad at the thought
OF parting and determined upon n secret
wedding. the nride's mother having offer
ed objections TO her marriage because Of
her youth.
After the marriage the young people
parted. DIR. Chastain told the Rev. Sam
uel Price OF this city of the marriage,
keeping II a secret from every one else.
Mr.. Price let the secret out today.
Mrs Chastain Is the only daughter OF
Mrs Ellen Trafford, who for several
years kept a lodging house at the corner
OF Columbus avenue and West Springfield
street. Boston. OF late years Mrs. Traf-
ford and her daughter have lived i'm apart
ments at 1863 81. Botolph street that city,
until last October when they removed
TO Providence.
Miss Traftord was very popular among
large circle of acquaintances. who will
doubtless be surprised at the announce
ment OF her marriage last December. as
ono OF her friends said last night that
IL was understood that her marriage was
to take place In the near future.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-02
EAST GREEN WICn.

Last evening the dramatic entertain
ment. entitled "a Midnight Bell" waI
given by u,c East Greenwich Dramat1
society OF this place IN odd Fellows hall
Tho entertainment consisted ~ four acts
and each ore was well PLAYED. a large
audience WAS present. which included not
only the people OF this place. but Of the
neiehboring villages also. Music was fur
nlshed by the Empire orchestra
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-02

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
laws all pain. cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Diarrohca. 10 will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists In every part OF the world
TWENTY-FIVE cents a bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. winsiow's Soothing syrup"
and taxi no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-02
APPONAUG.

Yesterday afternoon the sem-monthly
business meeting OF the Woman's Chris
iIan Temperance union was held at the
home OF Mrs. Thurber. After the regular
business n social time was enjoyed.
Mrs. w. X. Rogers is very dangerously
eirE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-02
WHAT CHEER LAUNDRY,
HATHAWAY BROTHERS.
So BURCESS STREET.

Our new building IL completed. ana we
extend a cordial Invitation TO our friende
and the public to call and examine IT,
We have wnat 10 considered by experts
the finest laundry plant In the country.
and from "A sanitary point Is perfect
With ou~ present facilities we are pre-
pared 10 do a largely increased business
In all lines and shall not be Obliged to
refuse any work
We solicit your patronage ana guar
antee satisfaction In every respect.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28
Read 1t IN His Newspaper.

George Schauh, a well known German
citizen Of New Lebanon. Ohio. il n
constant reader of the DAYTON VOlks-
Zeitung. He knows that this paper
aims to advertise only the best in its
columns, and when he saw Chamber
laim's Pain Balm advertised therein for
lame back. lie did not hesitate in buying
n bottle of it for his wife. who for eight
weeks had suffered with the most ter
rible pains in her back and cOuld get no
relief. lie says: After using the
Pain Balm for few days my wife said
to me. I feel as though born anew and
before using the entire contents OF the
bottle the unbearable pains had entirely
vanished aud she could again take mp
her household duties" He is very
thankful and hopes that all suffering
likewise will hear of her wonderful re-
covery. This valuable liniment is for
sale by Strehlke II Givens. druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28
His McnIOry Never Failed.


AT u little dinner the other night the
statement was made that the colored
race had longer memories than while
folk. Mark Twain. who WIS present.
agreed with the remark. and To prove it
told the following.
"SOme years ago. when south, met
an old c0lored man who claimed to lave
known George Washington. asked
him il lie was in the boat when General
Washington crossed the Delaware, and
he instantly replied Lor'. Massa.
steered that boat
"'Well.' said 1. do Won remember
when George took the hack at the Cherry
tree p
lille looked worried for minute.
and then, with a beaminu smile. said:
"Well. slia,. Massa. 1 dun drove dat
hack mal,self. New York Times
Silence is n chief virtue. but is often
overlooked
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28
MARRIED..

PURDY-GARBER-At ttie home of Mr..
and Mrs. George II. Blain. at $50 on
Thursday evening. June 26, 1902.
Mr.. William Howard purdy and Miss
Lillian V. CARRIER, OF Golden City.
Missouri. Rev. Handel officiating.
Mr.. Purdy is one of Meeker's enter
pfising young men and well liked by
all who know him.
Miss CARRIER has been a teacher in the
public schools of Mesa county and at
her former home in Missouri for num-
Der Of years She is an estimable Young
lady who will be worthy acquisition to
our social circles.
Here's best wishes and congratula-
tions to the young couple.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28
The Ladies' I,e...lin. Club.

The Ladies' Reading Climb
The Twentieth Century Reading clut
met Friday afternoon, June ~. at tht
residence of Mrs. .Jnilantgen, wh'
entertained for Mrs. King.
Members responded to roll call will
quotations from Longiellow.
The following program WAS vel
rendered and greatly enjoyed by those
present:
Paper on "rlre Character of Elsie
Werner" by Mrs. r Oidland.
Paper on Edgar Allen Poe, J" by Mrs.
Owens.
PAPER Oh Music" by Mrs. wolfen
berger.
(i'he remainder Of the program con.
sisted entirely of seIec ions from Long
fellow.)
Solo. The Bridge. by Mrs. Dike,nan.
Reading. The Village Blacksmith
by Mrs. Walhridge.
Reading. Extracts from lliawatila, :
by Mrs Bell.
Reading. THE Vision Beautiful" by
Mrs. King.
Reading. The Children's Honr." by
Mrs. DoOtll.
Solo. The Day is Dark and Dreary,
by Mrs. Greer.
Chorus. Excelsior" by The Club.
The club adjourned to meet Friday
evening. June q. at Masonic Hall.
This will be the last meeting Of the wear.
-SO~--
Crime is the weed that chokes down
tile flowers Of civilization.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28

Mrs. Msnn-w William, why d" You
race off to the club every evening right
after dinneri
Mr., Manu- want To make mp for NIL
the evenings lost while l WIS court.
iDg.-Chelsea Gazette.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28
Would Be SAFER.

Bacnn-Whats his business
Egbert-Why, he's drummer for
automobiles.
BacOn-Oh. they have drummers for
those things. do they? Well. it's u RMxi
idea. but think 1t would be much safer
IL thev had drummer and Il ffer to go
in front Of each Of the machines.-
Yonkers Statesman.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28

Since putting the above item in type
we learn that the accident was of more
serious nature than first reported.
The wagon and team got caught in a
landslide OH the most dangerous dug
way on the Rangely road. In the alb
sence of her husband. Mrs. Ilawley was
driving and jthere was one passenger
aboard. viii Koehler. manager OF the
Coltharp srOre at Rangely. That both
we're not killed was miraculous. Luck
lily. Ed Hall came to the rescue and
furnished team and wagon. enabling
Mrs. Iawley to get to the next station.
Ii the county authorities don't do
something to this dugway to make it
passable and safe. big bill for damages
will have to be met some of these days.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28

A bunch of fat steers brought IS %
per 100 mt Kansas City Tuesday. They
averaged 1.l66 pounds. The price,
Sl2O.9i each. is said to be the highest
on record.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28
Hereford Bulls For Sale.

have for sale. 20 head of year-old
high grade and pure bred Hereford
bulls, that were bred in Colorado. and
II taken soon will be sold at very low
price. Address. IL. Ii. SAaER.
~ Nlreker. c1lo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28

Bob Wear was in the city Wednesday
buying machinery with which to oper-
ate the Cole ranch down the river. on
which he has taken a long lease. 1t is
ono Of the best places In lower end Of
Powell Park
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28
High School Candidates.

Among the Meeker pupils who stood
the examination for admission to high
school were the following:
Carrie Oldland Viola Hill
May Baker Elsie Wear
Ernest Sprod Victor Mouiton
Clarence Ford Curran Chapey
Reports are not yet in from outside
districts.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28
W. L. PATrIsON.
DESERT LAND, FINAL PkOUr.-SOytCR
FOR PUBLICATION.

UNITED STATES LAND OSFfcE.
Glenwood Springs. Colo, June II, 1900.
NOTICE ia hereby given that tnznn
~ GunIer1nan oY Meaker. colo. hh1
notice OF intention to Innke proof IN ~
Sw 4 ST u Sec 81. TIP N, u rs W 9Th
before II. A.. Wiidhack. COu ny JudE
Meeker, Colo. on Saturday. the End dny :.
August, IoIs, nj 10 O'Clock q. m.
lie names the following witnesses To prey.
the complete irrigation and reclamation VT
said land:
John d Miller. John W WEIGH. William 4
ReSno'd. und Albcrt " Pierce, ali Of Meeker,
Colorado.
tei+jyi9 J.F. SQUIRE. REGISTER.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28

II the range was better, White river
eatt'emen would all be wearing dia-
monde after their fall shipments. as the
outlook for big prices are good.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28

The pilgrins to GIenwood began
straYing backin early part OF the week in
punches Of twos and threes. They vii
report an. enjoyable time.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28

Olaf IIo,tan has taken a position in
the JoHantgen blacksmithing and
wsRonmaking shop. Olaf is a good boy
and will make fine mechanic.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28
COMING AND GOING /

VVIUIIvO NIvO VVuVV
A party OF pleasure seekers. headed
by w. J. Wilson. the douglas creek
cattle baron. passed up the river
"Wednesday. In the party were--W. j.
Wilson. Masters Howard and Waldo
Wilson. George Ellison. wife. daughter
and nurse. Of Colorado Springs. Charles
Ilayt. Jr, John Livesey. William
Owen. Jr.. and John Briggs. of Denver
Mr.. Wilson had chef and corps of
attendants along and every thing that
gees to make life pleasant
-
Mrs. W. G. K,ehler. mother Of Mrs
J. IL. Coltharp and Miss Koehler OF the
Coltharp Company. from Joplin. Mo-.
came in last Friday evening Mrs
Koehler is accompanied BY ber daughter.
Mrs. W. J. Lsff-n. and Miss Arminta
Cnltharp. who has been attending school
at Joplin.
Mrs. X. Mather. from Jersey City.
! n. j.. was u passenger on the incoming
stage Saturday evening. Mrs. Mather
IN visiting Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Hamper.
at the ranch below town, and is very
much interested in this great Rocky
mountain country of ours. r5
- .
| 4. A. Martin returned from the out.
ErtH Az,
Mrs. Martin and Master Martin. The
family will he comfortably housed in
til. residence lately acquired by Mr..
Martin. at southeast corner Of First and
| Market streets.
Mrs. George L. Greer and Mrs. II.
Brophy lat the Miller housed are among
th,'se reported quite Ill this week. In
fact Mrs BrOphy. who is n visitor In
town. has been confined to her room for
some weeks.
Messrs. Hartke and Fisk. delegates
to the WOudmen district convention at
Leadvilir, returned home Sunday even
ing. The Cloud City axe chambers made
it very pleasant for the visitors.
Pat Sullivan. who lives OH the head
waters Of the west fork Of Williams
river lover the line in Routt) Was auto
graphed at the Meeker hotel Wednesday.
-
Austin Gavin. representing the Mid
land. and q. A. Magrum. the Rock
Island, registered at the Meeker Thurs.
| dav.
Piceance was so well represented In
Meeker this week that the people from
there tllled all the hotel registers.
| Nh -. Il
will Koehler. manager OF the Col
tharp store at RanReiy. was visitor to
the county seat early In the week.
wants Of guests ut the Miller house
after a weeks illuess.
-"
Mrs. John and Mrs. Harry Goif de-
parted for Marvine Lodge Tuesday
morning.
James A. Richey of Pittsburgh. Pa !.
autographed At the Meeker during the
week.
W. II. Walter and family. San Fran.
cisco. registered ut the Meeker Wednes-
day.
1 J. H. Coltharp and son. james. spent
Sc. eral days in Glenwo0d this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28

II the Ride people have any mtsgiv-
ings as To the success Of their celebration
on the Fourth. let them make the re-
quest and We will send Simp Harp over.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1902-06-28

George Bloomfield and Is. L. Nichols
this week purchased tile bunch Of horses
belonging to Bert McDaniels.