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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
ROBBED
and BURNED
TO DEATH
Crippled Telegraph Operator
Met a Shocking Fate al Tho
Hands Of Tramps.

Warren, o., Jan. 2s.-Micheal Sweeney,
a cripple. employed as a telegraph opera
tor in lonely tower. near Girard, on the
line of the Pittsburg and Western Rail-
road, was overpowered by robbers early
yesterday. After securing his weeks pay
they bound him with telegraph wire to a
chair, locked the tower door and set fire
20 the structure.
The attention OF trains crew was at
tracted by screams coming from the tow
er, which they discovered in flames Fran
tic efforts were made to gain an en-
trance, but when the door was broken
open the rescuers were driven back by
the fire, which was burning fiercely in-
side the tower.
An engineer and fireman who caught
glimpse of the cripples body attempted
TO rush into the building, but were beat
en- back by the flames and badly burned.
When the fire had been subdued the
men entered the tower What remained
of Sweeney's body they found in coils OF
wire which had held him captive TO the
chair
Youngstown and started in pursuit of the
robbers Sweeney received his pay yester-
day. and robbery was undoubtedly the
motive for the crime. Tramps had
camp nearby, and the police believe they
are responsible for Sweeney's death. Cir.
cumstances go to show that they sur
prised Sweeney in tho tswer.
The fact that he was a cripple made IL
an easy thing to overpower him. His as
sailants probably dubbed him into insen-
sibilty and went through his pockets
for the pay envelope. Then, TO cover up
their crime, they took a coil OF telegraph
wire which was at hand, bound Sweeney
TO his chair in case he should gain con-
sciousness before their work was COM
pleted, and kindling a fire in the tower,
doubly locked the door and hed.
The trainmen are positively they heard
Sweeney moaning when they arrived at
the tower. but the bolted door and the
rapidity with which the flames spread in
the wooden building prevented his rescue.
His body was burned almost beyond rec
ognition.
Sweeney came to Girard from Columbus
n few weeks ago. He was single. Detec-
tive Fowler. of Youngstown, is i'm charge
OF the case, and IL is said tonight that he
has a clue TO the murderers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
EASTERN LEAGUE

A special meeting of the Eastern league,
az which all the clubs OF this organiza-
ton, including Providence, were repre-
sented, was held at Jersey City yesterday
TO close mp several matters which had
been left open. The Buffalo club fran
chise was AWARDED 20 Georges Staf1fngs,
formerly OF Detroit. and the Jersey City
franchise went 10 the New Jersey Exhibi-
ton company. which Is hea6ed by ]. j.
Nevin and II. c. Grifhths. Tom Burns,
formerly manager OF the Springfield club,
was engaged as manager for the Jersey
City club.
The meeting had before IL and adopted
n binding agreement for long term OF
years, whereby each club Is to give a
bond TO continue In the league. The
length OF this term Of years was not
specified. but was referred 20 a commit
tee, which will report at the next meet
ing.
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II q large attendance and general mani
festation OF interest form criterion. last
evenings meeting OF the Rhode Island
Yacht club was a good omen for the am
ateur watermen on Narragansett bay.
The gathering was held at the Crown
Hotel. and In the unavoidable absence OF
Commodore Titcomb and illness OF the
Vice Commodore Treasurer George u.
Huddy called the meeting to order.
The matters coming up for discussion
were not many, nor OF particularly vital
import, but the way In which they were
presented and acted upon displayed a
healthy club spirit which was most salts
factory TO those OF the old-timers who
have witnessed the occasional lapses into
q letargic state.
The report OF the membership commit
tee showed that AZ new names had been
added 10 the regular list during tho year.
The house committee reported that the
club quarters at Pawtuxet had been
maintained In a comfortable and inviting
condition during the winter months and
had been given a fair share of patronage.
II was moved that an amendment bo
made TO the bylaws to provide for the
admission OF lady yacht owners as nag
members OF the club. DIR. Potter and s. G.
Burlingame were selected as commit
tee to draft suitable amendment.
Perhaps the most important issue
brought up was proposition TO hold
grand reception and ball in honor OF the
newly elected flag officers after the an
nual meeting. The plan met with hearty
favor and the general sentiment was that
the event should be OF formal and elab-
orate character BETTING the standing OF
the organisation. The secretary. Dr. Pot
ter. will be ex-officio chairman or the
committee which will further consider
the matter.
The report OF the treasurer showed
balance OF $3.50. with all outstanding
debts paid.
AS a committee 20 nominate officers for
the ensuing year and report at the next
meeting the following were chosen; Fred
II. Wod. chairman; James Dawson. Fred
Barnes, Archer Greene and Lewis Tiiling-
hast The annual meeting will be held
Feb IL.
An interested and welcome participant
In the meeting was A. Homer Skinner or
Fall River, a recognized factor IN the real
yachting interests of the club. Read
brothers OF Fall River are building for
Mr.. Skinner an auxiliary sloop yawi.
which will prove a notable addition to the
club feet The new boat Is 90 feet over all
and about 10 feet on the water. with
gasoline engine OF IS horsepower. II Is
from designs or Henry Read OF the build
ing firm, and the drawings show that
power and speed, although made the pri-
mary objects, have by no means been the
only considerations. as comfort and hy-
eiene below deck are amply provided for.
Commodore Titcomb has sold his
launch Adrienne, but his plans In regard
TO new craft for the coming season
have not been decided upon as yet. Un-
der his administration the last season of
the Rhode Island Yacht club was most
satisfactory and enjoyable and present
indica tions are 20 the effect that II the
commodore is willing he VIII succeed him.
SELF.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
French Soldiers and Suicide.

The France Miiitaire publishc. statis-
'ics showing that cases OF suicide are very
frequent ln the French army; moro So
perhaps. than IN any other European
force. Among every 1000 deaths In the
army from All causes. no less than an
average OF 80 I'm is9s exactly 90. and IN
isp1 5l) are caused BY seif-destruction :
while OF every 10000 men IN the army
10 lee than an average of "a commit
suicide every year. AmorG the soionisl
trosps the number 10 svesi hishor. IN tho
ravy the rractice seems less rrcv,lcnf -
Seattle rosL. Lutsllisencer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
RHODE ISLAND BUYERS

Ernety-nvs light harness horses were
sold by the Fasig- Upton company at
MasSn sST.,s Ur @ Nss sSst Sf aSoS s
t347 KinEmond Q:oel, a trotter that has
won nearly s3o.ooo in the grand circuit In
1ns as tbs nres % Of
men from all parts Of the United States
were present
Fair Nancy. b. IA. UssS). by Robert
~McGresor: C. n. Gardner Attie- .,o
Wilkes 80. b. r. usss0. by Albert
NJ; John McGrath. Central Falls. 900
King Muscovits. ,:fiN. b. $. uSsa). by a..
Chimee; y. b. Williams. Corning,
James shsyiin. i:iss. Dr. e. uSsa. by '
Baron wilkes: Arthur Lspe...;;.;. go
Equity ,;lsS; e. Sls- ~ r. 3 Tes 1ss1 by Heir ,so
L9dtss Iitsis corporsi Coz e John @ %coSlre n ' 1900
ney; NJ q. onvstts, Elmirs. ....:;... $50
KISsTS.s bsrlSatcn: spe g. b sd'.ud ass. by King 1000
wsS sSoa Is &ls.s u i.s < e. T. gss Tssos. BY WOr Nof
King. s' .ii4. b: &: dseS. by Clay -. M
Axteiio. 2;ls. b. g. dssO. BY Axtell; ,,,s
M G. Hartscn. .i;,i,,,;,. 49, ,ss n'S
oS consasror; r 6. Taylor. %oroes-
ter, Mass. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. slV
Pearl A, .:14L. br. m. nss), by
Trombone Rex; j. w. Grill New 80.
Moth Miller s:gT. pacing TO. q. QsoD,
by Alcantarn: Or. II. d. Gil :...:. 1900
Medium Wood, Eliza. br. g. uS9zl, by
Norwood; John Mcclure. $50
Daisy j., e:os11. pacing b. m QSsD, By
Mont JOY; J. II. Shults.............. go
Democracy, e:c7k, pacing gr. :. 0ss.l.
SSes,sr G p'f Pa - .......................'. " - .ip
Perhaps Cvalter K.), ,:os, pacing
b. z Qsatl. by Fairlawn Medium;
W. s. Burkhart. Newark. ....... 900
James Buffers horses win be sold to-
day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
PAWTUXET VALLEY

At the regular meeting OF the Zouave
society, held last evening at st. Johns
hall, Arctic Centre. one new member was
voted in and considerable routine business
transacted.
The Valley division OF the Sons OF Tenn
perance held an interesting meeting At
the M. +. mission, Quidnick street. Arctic
Centre, last evening
Dorr, principal Of the Lippitt Hill school,
are pained 10 learn OF her serious illness
The Centreville Junior league will hold
an important meeting Friday afternoon.
Every member Is requested 20 be present.
The Girls Friendly society connected
with ST. Phillips church, Crompton, will
meet in Guild hall this evening.
The members OF Arctic Hose company
of Lippitt are arranging for their annual
turkey supper. 10 be held In the near
Mr.. John Urauhart. respected resident
OF Riverpoint and for the past tws nty-hve
years foreman Of the finishing depart
ment at s. II. Grcene's print works died
Yesterday morning after an illness OF
three weeks. Deceased was born in An
chinleck. Scotland, and leaves widow
and four sons.
Rev. Father Bourgeois. pastor OF st.
Johns church. Arctic Centre. has COM
pleted the work or taking the census Of
the parish and finds a decrease OF eight
families since last year.
The Pontiac Brass band gave a concert
I'm Lyceum hall. Pontiac, last evening.
which proved one OF the uncSt ever given
by that organization. The program. which
consisted entirely Of selections by tho
Sodcrman seNtette, was as follows: We'd
ding march Soderman scNtette. violin
solo Sig. A Salemme: song, "Loch Lom-
oud." soxtette: tenor solo. Mr.. william
Dahlen: song. "Laren Witt" seXtette. /.
mandolin solo. sig Salemme; baritone
solo Mr.. Joseph Mossberg, violin solo,
Sig Salemme: duet. Messrs. Dahlen and
Mossberg; tenor solo. Mr.. Dahlen. selec-
ton. sextette.
Tho annual supper OF Warwick Hose
company. No. 2. OF Centreville viii he
hid next Thursday evening a the hre
station. ard as there is every indication
hat the affair will tr fully as pleasant
aa ife nredc-essors The guests have an
eniovahlo time 20 look forward 10. Tho
| committee Of arrangements consists Of
Nagsrs = NJ Shippee. NJ II. Lee. q. l..
Haddock. VI. Cookson and A. @. Whit
nan.
TJerrnisdas Charpentier OF Arctic Centre
~eceivcd a bad CIT over one OF hts eyes
vssterday while skating on Centrevfle
,ond7 The wound, which required " y
,titches was dressed BY Dr. 9. (. Chag-
non Of Arctic Centre
william Cutting, Jr,, Of New Tork has
2resentss 900 70 the Newport pos sss rsref
| fund, for the payrnsrt Of a pension 70 a
retired policeman. st. Marys Convent
1 af fiiat city was tho recipient 80 Sfro o.
nay lQr steam Aeatirs snd pl1mbins,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
GENERAL GOSSIP.

La Sale defeated Warren High school
polo team at Warren Saturday by score
OF to 1. Both teams played fast
game. considering Il being their first
contest
81 have made the greatest efforts 20
secure either Coughlln or Wolverton 90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
EAST GREENWICH.

Last evening Ellis and Thompson's
teams OF the local tourney met on Hana-
fors's alleys. The first string each team
rolled total OF i1s, but in tho roll-off
Thompson's team won by 1--WE pins. The
second string went to Thompson's team
while Ellis took the last string. D. Cor
man was high roller with single OF 1os
and total OF 2C9 Greene led the oppos-
lng team with at total of 90. Score:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
AROUND THE RING

va. penfass OF Philadelphia and Johnny
German OF New York fought six rounds
20 a draw last night at the Penn Athletic
club In Philadelphia II was a fast bout
throughout.
Jim" williams OF London az the Ma
t,onal Sporting club last night defeated
"P.dlar" Palmer. that city. In two rounds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28
YOUR FOOTSTEPS

By the depth of his footstep
in the earth the Indians tell
the weight Of a man. Do you
tread shallow or deep? Per-
haps you would like to weigh
morei If you are below
weight and find that ordinary
food does not build you up try
SCOTS Emulsion.
1t is not a drug but a food
that time has shown to have a
real value in such cases as
yours
wei s,ss zoe yuls - y, r 80 sse.
ScorrA BovSti 90 Pssfl ,ue,i. Ns- Ypt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28

play third base" says Charley Comiskey.
but without avail. Lotus Is contented
not 20 give them up. He says he will
keep wolverton to play third base, and
use Coughlln at second"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28

Yale has definitely decided not 90 row
In the race at Annapolis May 10, which
Is being arranged by the University of
Pennsylvania The formal announcement
was made today by Roderick Potter.
president OF the Yale navy. Yale has sent
a challenge 10 the Naval Academy To
meet the Yale second crew In race at
Annapolis on the same dato.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28

william Cutting, Jr, Of New Tork has
2resentsS tqoO 70 the Newport pesss rst;Af
fund, for the payrnsrt OF pension 70 a
retired policeman. St Marys Convent
" that city WIS tho recipient ~ Nno to
nay lgr steam Aeating snd plumbins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28

The St Louis Post-Dispatch says Of the
Boston Americans: THE Boston team is
a strong one, but does not look 10 stand
a better chance for the pennant than II
did last season. With ST. Louis In the
field and the other teams strengthened II
Is even doubtful IL 1t will do as well. II,
however is well balanced, and should
make opponents play good ball 10 vim"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-28

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Mohave County miner., 1902-05-03
Notice of Forfeiture.

To II. W. kemper, II. f. Kemper. Charles Met
calfe, Andrew Suffer. OF assigns
You are hereby notified that the undersigned,
who is co-owner with you in the Surprise
mining claim has expended one hundred zoos
dollars In labor and improvements for the year
1901 upon said mining claim in order to hold
said mining claim under the provisions and re-
quirement OF section 23!4 OF the Revised stat.
utes Of the United States.
The said mining claim is situated In Mime
sofa mining district. Mohave county, Arizona
Territory and is duly recorded in the ONCE Of
the County Recorder OF Mohave county, Ari.
zona, in book , at page OF mining rec
Ords.
And you are further notified that II, at the
expiration Of ninety days from the last publi-
cation Of this notice, you fail or refuse to pay
your proportion OF the said expenditure, to-
gether with the cost of the publication Of this
notice, your interest in the said mining claim
will be forfeited and become the property OF
the undersigned in accordance with the pro
visions Of the law ROBERT RoSCO.
First publication March 8, 1902.
Last publication June "a. 1902
Mohave County miner., 1902-05-03

To II. w. Kemper, II. f. Kemper, Charles Met
calfe Andrew Suffer or assigns:
You are hereby notified that the undersigned
who is a co-owuer with you in the Gerald min
ing claim, has expended one hundred uOO) dol
lars in labor and Improvements for the year
1901 upon said mining claim, in order to hold
said mining claim unGer the provisions and re-
quirements of section 1924 of the Revised Stat
utes of the United STATES.
The said mining claim is situated in Mime
sofa mining district Mohave county, Arizona
Territory, and is duly recorded in the ONCE OF
the County Recorder Of Mohave county, Ari'
zona, In book --. at page --, OF mining rec
ords.
And you are further notified that II, at the
expiration ninety days from the last publica
tion OF this notice, you fail or refuse TO pay
your proportion of the said expenditure, TO-
gether with the cost of the publication Of this
notice, your interest in the said mining claim
will be forfeited and become the property OF
the undersigned in accordance with the pro
visions of the law ROBERT ROSCO.
First publication March :, 1902.
Last publication June "A, 1902
Mohave County miner., 1902-05-03
In the Probate Court OF the Territory
of Arizona, in and for the
County of Mohave.
In Re the estate Of

In Re the estate Of
DANIEL OLEARY, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that II. II. Watkins,
administrator Of the estate Of Daniel O'Leary,
deceased has rendered ano presented for settle
ment, and filed in said Court, his final account
OF his administration of said estate and his pc
tition praying for distribution OF said estate
and that Wednesday, the 7th day Of May, A. d.
1902. at ten O'Clock a. m. at the courtroom Of
said Court, at the Courthouse In kingman,
County Of Mohaye. Territory OF Arizona, has
been duly appointed by the Judge for the set
tlement Of said account and the hearing OF said
petition, at which time and place any person
interested in said estate may appear and file
exceptions in writing to the said account and
pt tition, and contest the same.
j. A. LOGAN, Clerk.
Dated at Kingman, Arizona, April 26th, 1902.
Mohave County miner., 1902-05-03
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Du Bois Tool er, deceased
Notice is hereby given by the Undersigned
administrator of the estate of Du Bois TooKer'
deceased, to the creditors of and all persons
having claims against the said deceased, TO eH
hibit them. with the necessary vouchers, with
in ten months after the first publication Of this
notice to the said administrator at Chloriue'
Ariz., the same being the place for the trans.
action Of the business OF said estate In salu
county OF Mohave.
w. c. FELLOWS,
Admir- of the estate OF
Du Bois Tooker, deceased.
Dated this 10th day of April, 1902.
Mohave County miner., 1902-05-03
AMENDMENT TO THE
Articles of Incorporation
OF THE
T Tennessee, Oil, Gas, and Min
eral Development Company
Of Arizona.

At the regular monthly meeting Of the Board
of Directors of The Tennessee Oil, Gas and
Mineral Development Company held at It's
principal place of business in the City of
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, on the
first day of February, Nineteen hundred and
two. the following resolution was adopted by
majority OF the said Board of Directors the
adoption of which said resolution was con.
Cured in by majority of the stockholders OF
said company at meeting of said stockholders
called for that purpose, due notice OF when
meeting was mailed to each stockholder, and
held at the principal office OF said Company In
said city of Newark. county and state aforesaid,
on the third day of February, Nineteen hundred
and two, which said resolutio is as follows:
RESOLVED, That Section OF the articles Of
Incorporation of The Tennessee Oil. Gas and
Mineral Development Company of Arizona. be
and the same is hereby amended, to read as
follows:
The amount of the authorized capital stock OF
this corporation shall be and is, one million
two hundred and fifty thousand dollars (sl,2oO'
0O0) divided into one million two hundred and
fifty thousand shares of the par value of one
dollar each; each share fully paid up and for
ever worcestershire; twenty i've thousand
shares of said capital stock shall be set aside as
treasury stock and shall be sold at such price
per share as the Board of Directors may direct,
and the proceeds arising from the sale CT said
stock shall be used only in the purchase OF oil,
coal iron ana timber lands, and the develop
ment of the same, the purchase OF machinery
the erection OF buildings construction OF rail
roads, tramways and pipe lines, for the use and
benefit of the cor poration, and said Treasury
Stock shall not be voted until sold and and GER
tifcates issued but when so sold and certih.
Gates issued it shall have the same right as
other stock OF the corporation.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Company
hath caused these presents TO be signed by its
President and attested by its Secretary, and its
corporate seal hereto affixed this fourth day of
/ February Nineteen hundred and two.
| THE TENNESSEE OIL, GAS AND MINERAL
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY,
by ALEXANDER REITLINGER.
President.
Mohave County miner., 1902-05-03
How Cheap Baking Powder is Made

TOW Sneap odNinS ToWoer IS Waue'
The Health Department of New York
has seized a quantity of so called
cheap baking powder, which it found
in that city. Attention was attracted
to it by the low price at which it was
being sold in the department stores.
Samples were taken and the chemist of
the Health Department reported the
stuff TO be "an alum POWDER" which
analysis showed to be composed
chiefly of alum and pulverized rock.
The powder was declared to be dan.
gerous to health, and several thousand
pounds were carted to the offal dock
and destroyed.
1t is unsafe to experiment with these
so called "cheap" articles of food.
They are sure to be made from alum,
rock, or other injurious matter. In
baking powder, the high class, cream
of tartar brands are the most economi
cal, because they go farther in use and
are healthful beyond question.
Mohave County miner., 1902-05-03
pated At Klngman. Arizona April e6th. leos.
10 the Probate Court Of the Territory Of Ari.
zona, In and for the county of Mohave.
In Re the estate of
]. II. MOORE, deceased.

In Re the estate of
J. II. MOORE, deceased.
Robei Grey, the Administrator OF the estate
of J. r. Moore deceased, having filed his peti
tion herein praying for an order to contract for
the optional sale OF certain mining property Of
said decedent, for the purpose therein set forth,
it Is therefore ordered by said court that all
persons interested in the estate of said deceased
appear before the said Probate on Wednesday,
the 9TH day Of Maya, d. 1902, at ten o'clock of
the forenoon Of that day at the courtroom OF said
Probate court at the Courthouse, in the town OF
Kingman county of Mohave, Territory OF Ari.
zona, to show cause why an order should not be
grant, TO said Admins traitor to contract for
the optional sale Of said property; and that a
copy OF this order be posted in three of the
most public places in the county Of Mohave,
Territory of Arizona, and published in the
Mohave County Miner, newspaper printed and
published In said town of Kingman, county OF
Mohsve, Territory Of Arizona, for at least ten
eays before the said 9TH day of May A. d. 1902.
BY order OF the court.
J. A. LOGAN Clerk.
Dated at Kingman, Arizona, April 26th, 1902.
Mohave County miner., 1902-05-03
Mine Warning Notice.

To Whom IL May Concern:
Notice Is hereby given that the Victor and
Virgin mining claims, In San Francisco min.
ing district, MohaYe county, Arizona are IN
der lease and bond 20 parties wo king the
same, aud that neither the mines nor the un-
dersigned co-owner thereof will be respousi-
bile for any labor or debt contracted nor in
inrtes sustained by any employer or employe
In W rk'ng said property; aud that no employ
er or employe is the agent OF the owners for
any purpose whatever, and that all operatives
engsge IN such service at their own risk. aud
that no debt or claim of debt Is valid against
said mining claims OF their owners
CHARLES GOODCHILD.
kingman, August 9th. 1901.