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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

alarm was given a dense cloud was pour
ing out through the roof
AFTER considerable excitement and run
ning heediessly about, somebody had the
good sense TO go 10 Prospect street and
look for an officer
Patrolman j B. Mcclure was there and
pulled In an alarm from box 46i.
so rapid had been the spread of the
flames that the Thorntons could not re-
move any of their effects among which
was very good piano. Some of the
Rogers furniture was taken out and COW
cred with tarpaulins.
The fire had eaten its way between the
walls and the sheathing and 20 every
part Of the attic, SO that the house above
the second floor was practically destroy
ed
The great quantity OF water thrown
upon the roof washed OFT much OF the
plastering and at least $1,000 will be re-
quired 10 repair the building.
The Thorntons' loss will approximate
$500. upon which there is some insurance.
The Rogers family is said 10 have car
ried no Insurance.
So far as could be Judged the fire was
caused by defective f1ue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
WITH RAZOR
AND A BIG
REVOLVER.
Barron Threatened 10 XIII His
wife and Put an End 10 His
Own Ex.siencs.

There was a lively quarter hour IN III,
upper tenement. at AS Richmond street
yesterday afternoon.
The occupants Of the tenement are Ma
poleon Barron. his wife. Margaret A. and
| their baby.
At $3.50 p. IN. yesterday Barron went out
purchased a secondhand revolver and r.
: box OF cartridges. and returned home de-
lermlned upon doing something desnerate
When he reached his tenement Roso
Kelly was making social call. Tea
hadn't been poured.
The presence OF the company and tho
break In the half-after-four function ala
not deter Barron.
Very bravely he pulled the gun. and
pointing IL at his wife's head. said. I've
stood all this as long as I am going IN
Now. I'm going TO blow out your brains
and then I'll kill myself"
Mrs. Barron apparently objected 20 such
a course OF procedure. She might have
further use for her head and acting wise
" struck the revolver from Barron's
hand 10 the floor
Miss Kelly took in the situation and the
gun. The latter she took with her as
she ran out OF the house I'm search OF an
officer
ON Richmond street she found Patrol
man Cornelius DAILY. 20 whom she related
the threatened murder and suicide
DAILY took the pistol and went 20 the
house TO subdue the irate husband.
AT the door he was met by Mrs. Barron
her baby in her arms who declared that
she had fed from NAPOLEON for tho reo
son that he had procured "a razor and
had again threatened murder and suicide
DAILY found the door OF tho tenement
locked ard breaking into the house Quick
~ took the razor from Barron.
In the meantime word had been sent 90
the Fifth station and Captain Murray
Sergeant 0Ncil and Patrolman Cunning
ham responded.
Barron was dumped into the hurry-up
wagon and taken 10 the station.
He was so excited that " was necessary.
20 keen q watch on him All night.
This mor~ing Barron was arraigued he
Cor Judge Sweetland. accused Of maxim.
an assault with "A dangerous weapon upon
his wife
40 first he pleaded not guilty.. cIairnirs.
that h. intended oulv to fiiI himself.
hat when be was pointing the pistol a
his own head his wife knocked tho
weapon from his hand and took the Gun
awqv from him.
Chief Raker informed The court OF IN.
particulars ~ the affair and when he had
lone this Barron rcconsidered. pleaded
~'ilty and was hold for the grand Jury IN
s7Ol
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
IN THE HOUSE.

II was :05 o'clock today when the
members we're called TO order by Speak
er Arlington and the records OF Fridays
session as read by Clerk Mowry were APP
proven.
Mr.. Pierce presented the usual resolu-
ton that appears annually making appro-
priations for the various agricultural
societies of The staTG. TIC EurrTy -tfr-tti+--
ted follow
Rhode Island Horticultural society, $1,000:
Woonsocket Agricultural Horticultural
and Industrial society, 5000; Washington
County Agricultural society. 5000; Rhode
Island Poultry associa ton. 5000: Pawtux-
ct Valley Agricultural Park association,
$1,000: Newport County Agricultural So
ciety, 500. Newport Horticultural socie-
ey $50.
Mr. Corcoran OF Pawtueket thought it
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
lNTERcH'NGEiBlE TICKETS

Now York Fob. 1.-THE Trunk Line as
-0ciatiun has. ~ o. understood virtuallv
lscidcd upon the establishment Of au in
-nrChaugeahle mileaCue bureau. 90 have
charge OF the preparation and accounting
of 2Ul1 mile tickets. INTERCHANGEABLE or
any road ln the association. All arrange
ncrts. however. have not been concluded
THIS action d. iu response 90 petition
" more than 200lO merchants in Trunk
lion through the New York board of trade
ard TRANSFORMATION.
The board has been actively cnrn pnd o..
'his movement Tor some time pnft and
lithOugh lnal details have not becn ar-
-an0cd. tha outlook scens favorable for
thr addition OF the Interchangeable mile
fre system
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
klRSHIp DESTROYED BY FIRE

New York. Feb. 4-Fire at Denmead.
Hampshire. has destroyed Buchanan's
airship. which was built 10 rival the
airship of M. Santos Dumont according
to a dispatch from London to the Journal
and American.
The fire broke out I'm the shed in which
Buchanan's flyer was housed Tramps.
charged with starting the blaze have
been arrested.
This loss will be a serious setback for
Thomas Buchanan, the inventor. who
recently completed the burned airship az.
ter devotng y years OF thought and
labor 10 its construction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
BOTH KILLED.
Two Men Killed by The Black
Diamond Express.

Allentown. Pa, Feb. 4--Jacob Heller
of Lehigh Gap, and VIM. Dietrlck, OF
Philadelphia, were struck by the Black
Diamond express train on the Lehlgh
Valley railroad. near Iehlgh Gap. late
last night and killed.
MFR. Heller and his companion had
stepped out OF the way Of one train di-
rcctly I'm front OF the Black Diamond
which was running at the rate OF 80
miles an hour. Mr. Heller was a wealthy
farmer and tanner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

was unfair that nearly all measures
should emanate from or be referred To
| one or two committees. He moved that
| the resolution be referred to the commit-
tee on agriculture and mechanical arts.
MI. Curtis OF Providence said II had al.
ton TO the finance COMMITTEES and he Of
iered motion to that effect.
Mr.; Corcoran insisted that the resolution
should hrst 40 TO the committee on agri-
culture and mechanic arts. Should thu
members or said COMMITTEES deem II judI-
cious they could report back accordingly
| ana the resolution be appropriately re-.
| ferred 20 the finance committees.
vote was taken upon the question
| only four favoring reference TO the finance
majority. the resolution was referred to
the committee on agriculture and me-
chan;c arts.
LIEUT.-GovERNoR RESOLUTION.
DR.. Garvin introduced a resolution In.
viting the senate to meet the house cf
representatives In grand committee forth.
ant-governor. DR.. Garvin stated he had
introduced a similar resolution about =
Fortnight ago, and IL was the plain duty
of the legislature TO take action.
He moved suspension of the rules and
the resolution be put upon its passage
The question was then called for, and in
explaining his vote MIR. Easton of Proyi-
dence declared that he was In favor OF
choosing a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS but, mas
much as there was difference OF opinion
and four weeks had elapsed since tha
opening OF the session, he hoped thosa
desiring would petition the supreme court
for a decision.
The vote was then taken ana the mo-
ton to suspend the rules wss defeated, "A
ayes TO 45 nays. In this vote the 10 Demo-
Gratis had with them three Republicans,
viz: Dexter OF Central Falls. Marshall
of Cumberland and Mallhot OF Lincoln.
The resolution was then. upon motion
OF Mr.. Curtis. referred TO the judiciary
committee.
Mr. Easton OF Providence presented an
act authorizing the Young Women'S
Evangelical association TO consolidate
with the Young Womens Christian assoc
citation OF Providence; referred 10 tho
committee on education.
PUBLIC LAWS FOR MEMBERS.
From the senate came the amended
resolution relative TO the distribution to
members OF the General and also OF tho
more recently enacted Public Laws OF the
-stfttr.,-t4fe.- 4i4efee+o clause being -drnppel
from the house resolution.
Mr.. Higgins thought that digests should
be provided, but he was informed that
the number on hand was rather limited
and far from sufficient 10 so around.
DIR GarYin. thereupon. gave notice that
at an early date he would Introduce n sup
Elementary resolution calling for copies OF
the Digest for members and the amended
senate act was then passed In concur-
renee.
The house then adjourned until to-
morrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
QUEENS REQUIEM
Declared a BIasph m Jus Insult
by An'l-Ritu lists.

London. Feb. L-The large and FASH
ionabie congregation which attended a
memorial service. officially described as a
requiem for repose OF the soul OF our
sovereign lady. Queen Victoria" at 81.
Matthews church. Westminster. this
morning. was scundalized by tho con-
duct of number OF anti-ritualists. who
Immediately after the service was con-
cludtd stood up In the church and de-
clarcd 'the service was "A blasphemous In
suit 10 Queen Nictoria's memory" This
Is not Gods house" said one obiector:
this Is a joss house"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
BIG DEAL IN TIMBER LAND

III Paso. Tex. Feb. A tract of tim.
bor land conta;uirsr 5oO.oo0 acres and situ-
atcd in the state Of Chihuahua, Mexico,
hos been sold TO the Development CON-
pony Of Amorica by n. e. Smith OF san
Francisco and J. X. Davis Of Wisconsin.
one million dollars Ia gold was paid
for the land p. M. M0rphy and Il n
HSoscr " the TgveloprnsUt cornrsny. are
here With Saitn snS VIII 80 "a Sxar1fns
rhe l0nd The tract q ABOUT 81 nrss
southwest 81 Cases GrAroes. ths tvrninrs
~ 10, Sierra MADEIRA rsliwry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
WHEN WAR ENDS
Lord Salisbury VIII Rs'irs From
Public 0ffIC,.

London, Feb. Alt Is now said that tho
retirement of Lord Salisbury from ofncc
will be coincident with the end Of the
South African war
The st. James Gazette this afternoon
claims 70 have the highest authority for
saying the premier has fixed the restora-
tion OF peace in South Africa as the ap-
propriatc moment 20 resign office IL the
war is ended Lord Salisbury will retire
az the conclusion OF the present Par
liamentary session but Il is his present
intention 70 retain his post until peace
is accomplished
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

TOSSED AND TUr1BLED
Muslin Underwear
3 Day Sale

These garments are more or less
mussed and tumbled, in consequence of
frequent handling during the heavy
January trade in Muslin Underwear.
With the exception of little dirt and
mussy appearance, washing and ironing
will remedy that they are practically
as good as the regular priced garments.
We do not want them, and so have
marked them at loss in order to close
out the lot quickly Just try and see
what little soap and water will do.
The lotincludes Night Gowns, Chemises,
Skirts, Drawers and Corset Covers. You
will find these goods on separate
counter. No need to ask the price.
Every article you find on this counter
is only Soc. OF course you cannot ex-
pect fresh, crisp garments at this price,
but you will get mighty good value for
your money, just the same.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
CASE OF suICI9s

Lynn, Mass, Feb. 4--sredlcai Examiner
Pinkham has given as his verdict on tho
unknown woman found dead In a creek ON
the saugus marshes that death was
caused By drowning
In his opinion u was suicide as thefo
arc no marks indicating violence or tbe
body. The identity of the woman q
mystery though the police expect tbat
the tattoo mark "M n. c." on the right
forearm may lead 70 Identification
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
BROTHERS. FEUD.
One Shot Dead, The Other
Fatally Wounded With Ra.Ch3l.

Scottsville. XIV, Feb. 5--A tragedy oc-
CURED ar Alexander. seven miles south OF
here, yesterday For some time an old
grudge has existed between Heater Turn
er and his brother James
Both brothers met at Alexander yester-
day where they renewed their differences.
and Heater shot his brother dead with
double-barreled shotgun. but not before
James had struck Heater on the head
with a hatchet. inhicting. IL is thought.
stal Injuries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
CHARGE WITHDRAWN

New York, Feb i.--John Murray, the
coroners clerk. who had accused District
Attorney Jerome with assault withdrew
the charge today The charge grew out
Of a dispute az a hearing In connection
with the Park avenue dynamite cSplo-
sion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
BY THOUSANDS.
Bodies Of tn, Dead BlddIa
BroihsTs Viewed at PlitsbuTg,

Pittsburg. Pa. Feb. 4-From . 20 ID
o'clock today the bodies Of John and Ed
ward Biddle were exposed 20 public view
at en- undertaking establishment. and DUR
ing the three hours several theasand per-
sons passed before the collins
In the crowd were probably as many
vvou1s m as mon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
Occupants Of De Foe ST. House
Driven 0ul Scanti|y Clad.
Little Girls Prompt Action After Disov-
eTIng Smoke Probably AVarted Loss
Of Life stubborn BIaz3.

Two families tenement house at pe Foe
street morning
little girl discovered what she thought chimney
She gave alarm under xav
Moses Ihorntons family
The fire subborny resisted department for three hours
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
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AS to Raglans

DO you want to know how TO get for little money
Perhaps you do not know that selling Ragans and
Newmarkets at half price No Then certainly you should
stock Very likely you might find just Coat you
wanted.
Did we hear you say something about Tailored Suits
Yes, our prices greatly reduced Try suit you
don't like it, keep trying until you find satisfies you
That ought not to be difficult here
Maybe it is Walking Suit that you want One day. rain;
next day. and the day after that sush Just weather
for Walking Suits Even you have Suits the
prices such that you could well afford buy another one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
WAS SHORT or coal

~ rntx. n. s.. Isb 4--Ths steamer
Critic. 2 DAYS 0ut from Dundee .sr New
fork. with general cargo. put IN today
short of coal and VIII sal for New York
tonight. she met q sucression of GSssA~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
Fails in Effort to Secure EIeC-
ton Of Lieutenant Governor.
Debate on Reference Of Resolution
Making Annual Appropriations for
Agricultural Societies of the State.


This General Assembly The work Of
tho senate
only
appropriations the referred to
the committee The decision was
for reference TO the committee
refusal TO suspend the resulted Of oaryin
resolution for the election the com
mttee judiciary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
SunnerV
WASH FABRICS

We have Just received new imporations of these COOL
dainty spring and Dress Fabrics They should
have been here long ago. but through delay shipping
they have just come to They well worth waiting for
Their beauty makes forget the vexaon of the long delay
You should come to see them at your first opportunity Per
haps have had chance yet inspect the Wash
Fabrics that have been daily exhibition little time
now You should not delay any longer. The exhibition
is nice quiet light and airy place which to examine
them at your leisure Here crisp Dmtes the always
popular David and John Anderson Scotch Gngham beautiful
mecerzed cottons under Names exquisite Swssc
handsome Grenadines and many many more too many to
mention
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
INsuPnsnT WlRSHIp SUNK

Colon Colombo Feb Alt b. reports,
hufe tnaL the Nnuszgciau revJuuenarr
Itelruef Llb-rtadCr tfofmeFlr me Rnush
tttamer Ban kighl hes been eink by q
Neuo1 u'lan gunirnHf Ahlls under repairs
at Porto columbia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04
LINcoLN's BIRTHDAY.

Also resolution inviting the governor
and senate to meet with the house for
the purpose of listening TO services ap-
propriate to Lincolns birthday: read and
passed I'm concurrence.
The house act relative To the scaling
of jars. bottles and cans used by milk
men was referred 90 the committee on
judiciary.
The governor announced the appoint
ment of Senator Stoddard as n member
OF the joint special committee of ar
rangements or the observance OF Linz
coins anniversary.
All matters on the speakers desk. un-
der suspension OF the rules, were ordered
communicated TO the house and, upon
motion of Senator Eldridge, the senate
adjourned until the usual hour tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-04

The senate met pursuant to adjourn
ment, Governor ISimball In the chair ana
a quorum present
The records OF Fridays session as read
by Secretary of State Bennett were ap-
proved.
Senator Robinson, from the committee
on judiciary, reported back resolution
I'm regard 10 the distribution OF the Gem
eral Laws and Public Laws with recon-
mendation of passage IN concurrence with
the following amendment striking out the
words "and also the Rhode Island Di-
gest."
Read and passed in concurrence as rec
commended by said committee.
From the house was received the resolu-
tion Rppropria ting 5000 for the use OF the
Board OF State Charities and Corrections
for certain purposes; read and passed in
concurrence.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
Poisoned By His Friend.

Springfield, Ill Dec. IA young
man believed, from papers found in
his pockets, to he Amos Stuart, aged
20, of Plymouth, Iii and who regis
tered at the Sias hotel this evening
as Ed. Salt, Carthage, H., died to
MIG Int under circumstances that point
to death by poison. just before
elapSing into Inconsistencies at the
hotel he rang for a bell boy. Hand
ing the boy n half pint bottle which
contained tablespoonful OF n dark
brown fluid, he said: Take thistle
II physician and have it analyz4d.
My friend gave it to me for whiskey,
bat | believe it is poison"
The attending physician says that
laudanum or some other drug caused
his death. The clerk thinks he has q
clue to the identity OF the man who
gave the bottle Of supposed whiskey
TO Stuart
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
De WET USES A LASH.
Daring General Saws MANY
BurgheFS Proved False,
BOer Chieftain Dedicated His Book 10
His "FellOw-Subiects Of the
British Empire"
British Empire

London, Nov. 30-"Had not so
many of our burghers proved false
to their own colors, England, as the
great Bismarck foretold. would have
found her grave in South Africa
That is the keynote of his book en-,
titled, "Three Years War;" publish
ed by Archibald Constable 4 Co. in
London and dedicated bv the Boer
general "to my fellow subjects of the
British Empire" 1t is perhaps the
most remarkable book by the most
remarkablr leader that any recent
war has produced Theconcise, sim.
ply told tale OF the extraordinary
campaign is marked throughout
with the stamp of truth, The bald
ness of the narrative only serves to
bring into relief the fiery passages
over a strong man, literally blurt-
ing ont his soul in pathetic regret or
bitter lenunciation.
OF Tommy Atkins" he has many
kindly words to say. and declares
"the British were far from being bad
shots"
The comparative immunity OF the
Beers from harm, De Wet constant
ly aud most fervently attributes to
the interposition Of God. III any
reader" he SAYS, "is eager to know
how it was kept out OF the hands
of the enemy can only answer, al
though | may not be understood,
that ! ascribed it To nothing else
than this-it was not Gods will that
should fall into their hands. Let
those who rejoice at my miraculous
escapes give all the pra 81 to God, y
Nevertheless the book teens with
accounts III military strate@les
by which De Wot outwitted his pur
suers. Frequently he recounts cases
OF desertion and panic among his
own men when his entreaties aud
"siamooking" were all of no avail.
DeWet paysa tribute to General
Cronje for his bravery, but declares
he lost at Pardrhurg only on az.
count of his fatal obstinacy to leave
the lauger, as he was advised TO do
by Gen. Botha and by the writer
himself
Regarding his own forces, De Wet
writes: at was far easier to fight
against the great Englisharmy than
against trearhery among my own
people, and an iron will was required
to fight against both, Once, ii only
our orders had been carried out a
little more strictly, and if only the
most elementary rules OF strategy
had been observed in our Efforts to
break the British line ofcommunic' :
ton, Lord Roberts and his thous-
ands of troops would have found
themselves shutupin Pretoria, where
they would have persisted with hun
ger. 1t was not the skill OF their
commander chief that saved them
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
SlO Mems Suits
Of n

AT these prices we show a complete
line OF fancy worsted, clack cheviots,
black, brown and gray meltons,
Scotch mixtures, every one of them
up to- date, best of trimmings, strict.
" tailor made, guaranteed to hold
their shape. Remember they are
regular SIS. 90 suits.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
$500 Youths Suit 5000

At this price we show a compL t..
line OF youths Suits Fancy worsted,
grey mixtures and plain cassimeres.
nobby and MP to dnI,, SIZES 13 to 20.
Very, chcapsnr S. Oh.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-12-04
From the Far West.

GRANITE, ORE Nov. -, 1902.
ED. TMEs-Times have been rea-
sOnably good this season around
Granite. There is considerable de-
velOping and prospecting being done
nere in the mines and -iahorers have
generally had steady work at fair
wages, which is from two to three
dollars per day. We hope to see
more good mines developed in this
section.
We regret to announce To your
readers the death nf Mrs. Lizzie Cas-
tie, who died of Bright's disease at
this place on the 18th inst. Mrs,
Castle was the daugher of Columbus
Smith. and formerly lived near
Johnstown.
We were pleased with the result Of
the election in Bates county. We
congratulate our old friend and
schoolmate on getting the highest
majority Of any man on the ticket,
Winter has apparently set in here
We had about | 2 inches Of snow dur.
ing the past week. Az the previous
rains had made the roads muddy we
neither have good sle,ghing nor
wheeling, With goad wishes to THE
TIMES, | remain, yours respectfully.
S. W. GuTRlDGE.