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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

The smoke had become dense. flames
were rising above the middle OF the old
building and there was danger that the
Phenix block would be ignited.
The department did good work and did
Il quickly The fire was confined to the
John W. Greene's liquor store on Ex-
change place.
The fire is supposed to have been caused
by crossing OF electric wires in one corner
Of the bushelling shop. which was gutted.
Suspended on hooks were custom gar
ments just finished. some that were being
repaired and ready made clothing which
was undergoing alterations.
These garments represented total
value OF about $500 and they were de-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
ESCAPED FROM JAIL

Catskll. N. Y, Dec. 3-Bernard
Smythe. OF Brooklyn and Robert Burns
OF Catskill broke jail here last night and
are still at large.
Both men had been indicted for assault
In the first degree by the November
grand Jury. Sheriff vanbergen and a
posse are securing the surrounding coun-
try for the men,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
STRIKE TRIBUNAL
RESUMES ITS WORK
Chairman Gray Explains Attitude OF
Commission Regarding Efforts to
Reach an Outside Settlement,

SCRANTON pa DEC.
OPERATORS
MINERS WERE SUBMISSION
CUR MORNING.
THE USUAL u ATTENDANCE, = ADDITION
TneR WERE
SAMUEL DICKSON
OPP NAVIGATION
coLtiEREs
ALL NJ
PoLANDERs,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
WILL HAUL DOWN REMNANT

San Francisco, Dec. S-Rear Admiral
Frederick Rogers will lower his pennant
from the masthead of the cruiser New
York on Thursday and will depart for the
east. where he is TO take charge OF the
Brooklyn navy yard.
The battleshlp Wisconsin Is expected TO
arrive from Panama In few days and 1t
is stated that Admiral Casey will trans
fer his flag to the New York Admiral
Glass will take command OF the cruiser
after several months have elapsed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03

stroyed as were many boxes OF fine under
wear.
In the custom department was q stock
of fine woolens and furnishings valued at
10000
All OF this was badly damaged by water.
smoke and debris
The general stock In the large salesroom
was damaged principally by smoke.
Mr.. McManus thought that s25. 900 would
no more than cover the loss.
The building. which belongs to the Dan
forth heirs. was damaged TO the extent
OF about $50
VIM. II. Greene and Benjamin Durfee,
the latter proprietor OF a restaurant at
II Exchange place. were reported to have
had losses.
In Mr.. Greene's place some old barrels
and boxes were wet. In Durfee's the floor
was wet. That was all
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
REPRESENTS THE GOVERNMENT

Victoria, b. c., Dec. 3.-Eng Hok Fung,
who arrived by the steamer kaga Maru
10 jnouire into the possibilities OF trade
in America in view of establishing new
steamship service to Hong Kong, Is the
credited representative OF the Chinese
government. .
Fung was sent TO make arrangements
for the establishment OF line between
Mexico and Hong Kong. The steamers
may call at San Francisco.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
DR.. LORENz
Noted Surgeon Given Farewell
Luncheon at Chicago.

Chicago. Dec. IA farewell luncheon
has been given to DIR. Adolf Lorenz. the
Vienna surgeon. and his assistant. DIR.
Friedrich Mueller, at the Chicago Ath-
letic Association clubhouse.
DIR. Felipe Mreisel, who was Prof. Lo-
renz's fellow student in Vienna, was the
host. The surgeon and his assistant left
for Washington Immediately after the
luncheon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
OUR NEW STORE

with perfect appointments and elegant
soda fountains and perfect service. TO say
nothing OF our fruit syrups, put up by
ourselves. with sparkling spring water and
Saratoga natural gas, make ST. CLAIR s
soda drinks a perfect delight 32l West
yn,nster ST. Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
Ex.speAKER REEDS CONDITION

washington, Dec. 3.-Thomas B. Reed,
former speaker Of the house OF repre-
,entatives who Is III in this city Is rest
ing comfortably this morning.
Mr.. Reed IL suffering from catarrhal ap-
pendicitis. His physician thinks from
present indications. that he Will have
aid attack.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
KILLED BY A TRAIN

Loweu, Mass. Dec. 3-Andrew John
son, aged 10, while walking down the
tracks of the Boston and Maine Rail-
road. near School street crossing. this
morning, was struck by a train and In
stantly killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
HOME MADE CANDIES

2Oc. per pound Thursday, to p. m.
Tillinghast, 275 Westminster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-03
The Man who Welded Bat With Fatal Effect and Was
FRANCOIS SLAYER
led From the City, Taking All His Personal Effects

The identity of the wanted for the murder of Benjamin
has disclosed.
from the police from Coro
Lincoln.
assaant who swung base ball bat with which francois
skull Pelerino De Angels years old
He the bootback barber
shop, where Franco worked
Hed north and have passed through Mil
ford and Worcester, Mass, his way Boston.
There indications that the crime premedated
Angels had packed everything he possessed and which
was at 3s Cranston street where he roomed.
He left nothing in that apartment
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-08
TO USE A GOLDEN SPIKE
When the Fort Worth Extension Has
Been Otherwise Completed.
GENERAL MANAGER TRIcE TO DRIVE IT.
The Read Is to Be Finished the Latter
Part Of This Month and Is to Be
Made an Event.

Palestine, Texas. November 6.--Mr.
Leroy Trlce. general manager Of the
International aud Great Northern, left last
night in bis private car for San Antonio,
where he goes on international aud Great
Northern business. lie was accompanied
by his wife. ON the completion Of the
Fort Worth division into Fort Worth Mr.
Trice will drive the last spike, which Is
Of solid II karat gold. The spike IS nov
In jewery store here aud attracts good
deal Of attention The rond will be com-
pleted the latter part Of this month. aud
rnee driving of the spiku Will be attended
with great ceremony aud Will bc Witnessed
by several Of the officials from here.
On the completion Of tho Fort Worth
division the International aud Great North
eru VIII touch every important city in
Texas. with the exception ~ Dallas aud
Is perhaps the greatest road In the state
Much credit IS due MIR. Tricc and his
present assistants for the rapid cxpau
sion Of the road and its phenomenal
growth m such SHIRT period Tho Fort
Worth division Is saidsto hc the hest CON
structed road IN tho state aud bns been
paving line since trains were first OPP
Grated on n.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-08

The boys left Houston ON the Houston and
Texas Central anu special orders were Sc.
cured for the train To stop at the college.
Engineer L. d. Sherry of the Southern
Pacific Is improving the vacation afforded
by an amputated finger In Il visit to rela-
tives at Weleh, La.
The work Of clearing of the ground for
the new international and Great Northern
freight depot has been completed aud the
work OF erecting the building will begin
in Il few days
A great amount Of advertising is now he
Ing dqge by the local railroads All are
plcntifully supplied with No-Tsu-Ob Ntcra-
ture and in addition To this all are making
lively bids for the winter passenger traffic
The Southern Pacific officials are husilv
engaged IN making preparations for IN
stallng the new double daily service he
tween New Orleans aud san Francisco ON
November To- The Pacific Coast EXpress
viii make it's initial run on that date
The recent agreement reached between
the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific officials
by which the former road has acquired inc
right of way over the Southern Pacific limo
from Rosenberg to Houston will greatly
increase the competition among the local
ticket offices Houston is now On the main
line of the Santa Fc and that road will be
placed on on equal footing with the other
great frank lines which traverse the state
The Houston East ana West Texas also
has through connection with the Southern
trains from Shreveport TO the East and
is disposed 10 make things lively FOR the
roads competing for Houston business.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-08

4 local ticket agent was remarking the
other day on the surprise which Eastern
travellers eyincc at the courtesy and &C.
commodation OF Southern railroad EN-
ploycs. why" said ne, "a man from
New York comes In here and asks for in
formation about schedule or connections
J take down folder, point ous his route,
and explain matters to the best Of my
ability. He goes out highly pleased as
well rs surprised at the unexpected favor.
when ia reality am ouly duiug Il part ~
my duty. In New York II the same per
son Went up TO ticket agents Office ia
seek Information about proposed tour. the
man behind the counter would stare at
him coldly grab folder out of the rack.
slap u down under the prospective
travellers nose. and 90 on about his busi
ness
The fact u.s. the Eastern roads don't
care whether they accommodate person ol
not People are bound 10 ride ON their
lines aud tncy arc not going 10 take the
time 10 volunteer II lot OF iufOrmation
They let the traveller dig It out for him
self "
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hat Genii Rumor.

Beaumont Texas November The Post
correspondent today interviewed HIN, john
II. Brooks, who has just returned from
san Augustine, where he voted last Tues
day. He is the owner of the Gulf aud In
terstate aud was seen relative TO the state
meut in this mornings Post to the ene-t
that the line will be rebuilt to Galveston
and that the material is already ord
MIR. Brooks stated that he knew nothing
of Il. You can thank the parties who
are going to furnish this material, how
ever. ana sluce | do not know tuem peE-
sonaliy 1 know Of no better medium 10
tell them I viii appreciate their gifts tnan
through The Post That was about the
only satisfaction lac would give as To the
rebuilding Of the line
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-08
LAST SPIKE DRIVEN.

Houston and TEXAS Central Completed to
l-ampasas,
Lampasas, Texas November THE last
spike on the Houston and Texas Central
was driven in at 4 p m. and a few min
utes later the irst tain was brought in
by Conductor Half with whistle screaming
and flags dying. Hundreds of citizens were
present and lot Of things to eat aud
drink were spread before the workmen who
had just linked Lamposas to the outside
world in another direction. Mr.. Pearson
of Burnet is here TO take charge Of the
freight and ticket office ON the 10th
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-08

l. a. Daifan, superintendent Of the Hous-
,,9qn ahd Texas Central at Ennis was III
houston yesterday.
i, city Passenger and Ticket Agent John 4
Grttnhlll Of the Santa Fe local Office spent
Yesterday in Galveston.
NJ L. Smi'h, commercial agent Of the
chicago, Minneapolis aud St Paul, was a
visitor TO Houston yesterday.
J. W. Hutchison. travelling messenger
agent ~ the Frisco with Dallas ieadquar-
tcrs was local visitor yesterday.
Jake Gerlock, ticket agent OF the Mis-.
souri, Kansas ANA Texas at Dcuison. was n
visitor 500 local railroad circles yesterday.
d j. Plice, general passenger and ticket
agent Of the International and Great North
en- at Palestine was In Houston yester-
Vice President c. II. Markham Of the
Houston ann Texas Central has gone 10
North Texas "a escort the Chicago car.tal-
lists 10 Houston.
The Tulane university football team pass
Cd through Houston last night On route
from New orleans to College station,
where they will meet the Agricultural and
Mechanical college team this afternoon
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-08
Passenn n Earnings.

Austin, Texas, November Passenger
taxes were paid into the comptro,lers de-
pawment today by the following railroads
for the quarter ending September 30
Paris and Great Northern Railroad com.
rnny paid SOo5 taxes ON it's gross passen-
ger earnings.
ST. Louis Southwestern railroad paid
Sl32J.3i taxes which Is l per cent Of the
gross passenger earnings.
Houston and Texas Central paid S3lsG 81
taxes, which Is ! per cent of It's gross
passenger earnings.
Eastern Texas railroad paid S2G1T taxes.
which Is per cent Of its gross clruinyi
Texas. Sabine Valley and Northwc tc~n
paid Sdi.S2 taxes ON It's, gross passenger
earnings.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-08
Santa F. Needs More Room.

Cleburuc, Texas November 6.-When the
present round house was planned the In
tention was to build forty-eight stalls. Only
twenty-four were built, however, as these
were thought 70 be sufficient for some time
to come. Considerably more engine room
Is needed now. and It Is currently reported
TINT some time this winter or carry spring
the additional tweuty-four stalls will be
erected as originally planned
The Clehurne plant " the Santa Fc
Shops. offices aud road facilities Is the
biggest in the aggregate Of any road IN
the state. but IN every department. tnc
plant is too small FOR present needs ana II
Is authorltativcly given out that large i'm
prorcmcnts Will be made IN the near III.
turC.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-08

OF the engineers houses and he states X
must have been making ut least sixty miles
au hour without single man IN charge
Of H. II Is supposed that the throttle
leaked a little steam and Il accumul ttel
enough to throw II open TO iis fullest
capacity. and as the engine had just re
turned from trip It was still red hot
and IN fine shape for good race.
Another engine which had lust come In
Immediately followed the wild engine and
found It ont on the sond some distance
standing still. II had run until II OK.
hausted It's supply Of steam and then died
on the road
IL Is n miracle that the cars and engine
remained ON the track, hut nevertheless
they did and not even as much as a scratch
Of waint could be detected on them. II
Is an evident fact that Olive Sterncnberg
Co have the best tram road iu East
Texas and also hold the best record for
time
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-08
LOUISIANA NEWS.


Baton Rouge. Ia, November 6 Tho
Louisiana railroad Submission Sln meet at
Baton Rouge November Il to consider the
question or switching charges and cotton
rates Ut Shreveport fhe Pullman cnmpa-v
has been cited 10 shcw cause why scat
fares should not be reduced.
Baton Rouge, In, November T.-Governor
Hoard has signed the death warrant OF
Eddie Williams convicted for murder at
~ lranclsville. the execution TO take place
on Friday. December o.
Baton Rouge La, November THE
Baton Rouge Water Works company has
been placed in the hands Of receiver on
petition u the Iowa boudholders and local
stockholders on the ground that the CON.
papy has no legal franchise, The step was
session Of the works by condemnation pro
ceedings.
New Orleans November 7.-Shira Rubota,
representing the Mitsul Bussan Kaisha. one
Of the largest exporting and importing
hrms az Japan, Is in New Orleans for the
purpose OF buying cotton for his firm.
Mr. kuhota VIII purchase about 10000
bales, the bulk Of which Will be bought In
New Orleans
Shreveport La, November 7.-Governor
Heard has signed the death warrant OF
Ambrose Johnson, convicted Of murder in
this. parish The execution was axed for
Friday, November y.
Alexandria La, November The Louis.
lana Federation Of Women's clubs win
meet AT Alexandria November 2S aud con.
tinue Ia session two days.
Jennings. La. November 7.-Extensive
preparations are being made for the reccp-
tlon and entertainment OF the delegates
v.ha will attend the convention OF the
Rice Association Of America. which will
meet IN Jennings. November II. An eabor-
ate program has been mapped out aud a
large attendance Is expected.
vinton, La, November THE weather
hns again cleared and Is very Ane aud
warm The water which lay over the land
Monday and Tuesday Is now disappearing
rapidly and tho rice harvest is on again In
fnll swing Binders and tnreshers are now
working at their highest speed aud I'm
mense. quantities Of rice are being ware.
housed
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ssty MIIes an Hour On rram Road.

Sixty Miles an Hour on a Tram Road
Olive. Texas, November This evening
as the tram engine arrived from the woods
bringing the men homo from work It
stopped AZ It's usual stand and all men, as
well as the engineer and fremen, went to
their supper IN a few minutes a terrific
nois was heard with continual pun and
roar and in less time than it takes to
tell It the engine together with caboosc
and hat car was moving at an unreasonable
speed back to the woods Il passed one
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gists.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-08
Katv Onlok seruine

The Missouri, Kansas and Texas now has
close connections with the Cane Belt
through the rice and sugar cane districts
Of the state 10 Eagle Lake, Wharton and
Bay City.
The Katy leaves Houston Mt $50 a. m.
for Seuly. where quick connection Is made
with tho Cane Belt for Eagle Lake which
rs reached az ll:51 a. m. Wharton Is
reached at ] :43 p. m, and Bay city AT 3:25
7. m. This is u daily service aud viii ar
ford increased facilities To the rice and
cane growers for marketing their products
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-08
fsap" Special Rates.

On account Of the No-Tsu.ob Carnival
the San Antonio aud Arkansas Pass railway
announces special round trip rates 10 Hous
ton on November II, limited TO return No
Nembcr 10. III a maximum OF So from
Florcsville 10 - cents from Clodiue. good
ON regular train
In addition 10 the above. convention ex-
cursion rates win he made on November
IL TO II, limited to return November 30
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-08
centtaI Roundhouse a Hempstead.

~ WI 1~E99V q ~ Ia49tlalf
Hempstead, Texas, November Mr. II.
S, Graves has sold his homestead tract OF
land Just north Of Town, containing twenty.
two acres Of land, 10 the Houston and Tex.
as Central railroad.
Il Is understood that the railroad com
pauy VIII erect a large and commodious
youndhouse upon this property.
The consideration paid for the property
was $1,000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-08
Orlont IA EIectlon.

kansas City. No. November 6 Edward
Dickinson, general manager Of the Kansas
city, Mexico and Orient railroad was
elected third vice president Of the Orient
today, when the annual meeting for the
election Of officers ~ tho road was held
The other officers were re elected
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-08

Wells and Northwestern rallway extension,
un.oadcd In the yards
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FL raso, Texas, November "a uaion
station costing 100000. will lac built in
~ Paso Representatives Ut the seven
today on the project
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ooLoNgL R. D. AuNTER oEAp.
Remains Were Shipped to St. Louis 70
lafarnaeaf

TINIITlIITIc " VIC DTITTEEU % NIs LOUIS TOT
lnterment.
Fort Worth Texas November Colo
mel Robert D. Hunter died at bis residence
on Summit avenue this morning at s;so
after an illness dating back three or four
years. aged 20 years He was man Of
great wealth and once was senior member OF
the cattle commission erm Of Hunter Evans
ID 81. Louis, where be resided thirty
years. 10 1887 he moved to Texas aud
Qrganized the Texas Pacific Coal company
and WAS It's president uDtll 1850. when he
disposed Of his Interests 10 his son.in- law,
Edgar Il. Marstop Of New York on ne.
eaunt Of falling health At the time of
bis desfh Colonel Hunter WAS senior Of
The banking firm OF Hunter 4 Phelsn.
The remalns were today shipped 10 81
Louis, where the infermont takes place.
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The IA. w. Extension.

Mineral Wells Texas November "a
large consignment n steel rails Is being
received here for the weatherford Mineral
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leave 700 an. Express Train. Arrive oIo Pm
Leave. ....., sos pm Arrive 9 OF an
All trains cave Grand Central cepot
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NJ. T. s. r. Depot Fifth Ward
IsaVs,..... go am Arrive $50 am
Leave ...-.... TAO pm Arrive .. $50 D. a
ForGalveston Tfslus see c. n. s. n
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Grand Genital Depot
Lsaye Nc rsr. .l0.1s N Arriys Nc. isa 9.3S pm
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Grsns Central Depot
Leave Ne. $40 05 am Arrive No. 4. 900 an
Leave No Sol so pm Arrivs No. 1925 PA
Leave No .9.00Am Arrive No. 6. 700 a n
Nos and Sundays oliy.
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G., n. g. S. A. by.


lHand Central D1pot
Leave No s...f0.05 an Arrive No $3.50 pm
Lssvs No. s.Ili5 pm Arrive No. &c. ,. 80 an
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Shreveport, La, November 7.--Governor
Heard has signed the death warrant Of
Ambrose johnson. convicted OF murder in
this parish The execution was exed for
Friday, November y.
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Crand Central Depot
lstye no, I..-9 .S5am Arrive No o.25 Pm
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Alexandria, La, November THE Louis.
lana Federation Of Women's clubs win
meet at Alexandria November 2s aud con.
unue Ia session two days
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