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The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27
FELT AT BALTIMORE.
Earthquake shocks That Created
Great Havoc in Central America.

NEW YORK. April 26.-The earthquake
which caused destruction in Central Amer
lea last Friday extended as far north as
Baltimore, says dispatch from that city
TO the Tribune. At the Johns Hopkins Uni
versity observatory the film has just been
taken of the seismograph. and it was found
to indicate the heaviest earth disturbance
recorded since the machine was put IN op-
Grafton. After he had prepared the film
for examination DR.. Harry Reid. reading
frosl the record. said. THE first meas
urable shock reached Baltimore about $50
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27
"OId Maids Convention. -

ydies' Auxiliary Of Capital Council.
q. l.. Will give a drama. The Old
Convention. IN ST. Patrick's Hail
light. Rehearsals have been in
) vome time under the direction of
II Ian. a professional teacher. and
i1Etion Is expected 10 be an elabor-
F. The caste is one OF exceptional
Including the following well-knOwn
Mrs. Charles G.. Pugh, Mrs. j
lpton. Misses Katherine M. Gehr-
pa Lyons. Nellie Taylor, Mamie
Mary Brennan. Julia Brennan.
lnohue. Mary Sexton. Anna Wise.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27

o'clock last Friday night. For about four
minutes the disturbance was slight, then
IL suddenly became stronger. The heaviest
shock was recorded about $40 o'clock. II
soon subsided 10 a lower degree of violence.
but the disturbance was comparatively
strong for an hour and a half The whole
disturbance was apparent over a space OF
two hours and a half. The shocks were
not strong enough 10 be generally percep-
+4NT
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27
Nothing Too Small for Him.

For diversity of taste in thievery Andrew
Holt, a fourteen-year-old colored boy liv-
ing at 532 Indiana avenue. would take the
capital prize. Holt was arrested yester-
day by Bicyclemen Simon and Morgan on
complaint OF Mrs William Preston. of sos
Fayette street. In Hollis possession the DO
lice found baby bed. small trunk. a sci
OF bed springs. a rabbit cage, a quilt "A
coal oil can and a basket of onion sets.
All had been stolen from Mrs. Preston.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27
ATURDAY HALF HOLIDAY.
BE InauEurated in City Hall
Offices.

ming next Saturday, May 3. the
the Board of Public Works and of
Goller will be closed every Satur-
NON during the summer. Mayor
has not decided whether or not
Office in the afternoons on Sat
e office of the Board Of Health
" remain open. as the nature
ess is such that the attention
Is and officials is almost con-
banded. The custom of grant
Tday half holiday is usual. but
has more than a usual signfi-
IS said that the city administTa-
IS TO seal with it's approval the
the banks and trust companies
b to grant employees half a day
the summer months. Mayor
T believes il would be a good
business men generally could give
ks the benefit of Saturday after
ring the hottest weather.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27
Postponed Because Bride Is Ill.

VIENNA, April. zo.-The Neue Freie
Presse and the Neus Wiener Tageblatt
announce that the marriage at Prague,
Bohemia, Austria, of Countess Henrietta
Chotek, sister-in-law of the heir presump-
tive, and Prince Stanislaus RadZiwil
postponed on account of the illness of
the bride, and that all other reports of
this occurrence are incorrect.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27

An overheated stove in the home of
Thomas Smith. No. 1925 South Meridian
street. caused $25 loss by fire last night The
stove burned through the second floor and
fell into the room below before IL was dis
covered. The remarkable feature OF the
fire is that IL did small damage under such
ssfrrttrnefaurps
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27
Suicide I'm jail.

CLEVELAND. April 26.-Martin Lynch.
arrested few days ago. charged with the
murder OF his wife at their home. COM
mitted suicide early to-day Ia his cell az
the county Jail by hanging himself from a
door knob. tie had 20 et down on the floor
OF his eel a2a slowly strangie TO deAts>>
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27
White Star Line Not Sold.

LIVERPOOL. April 26.-J. Bruce Ismay,
chairman of the White Star line in an in
terview this afternoon. positively denied
the report that the White Star line had
been sold. and also denied that the Aineri-
can shipping syndicate held any shares
whatever in the company
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27
solomon kaufman Dead.

Solomon Kaufman. a mining expert. died
yesterday at the home OF his sister. Mrs.
Babbitt Kaufman. 1876 Bellefontaine street.
afser a brief illness. He was sixty-three
years old and had had much experience in
cOpI}Sr mining. He leaves a son. Charles
Kaufman. OF Evansville
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27
corrIEan Improving.

NEW YORK. April 26.-The following
bulletin relative 10 the condition OF Arch
bishop COrrigan was issued at the arch
episcopal residence al l0.i5 o'clock tonight:
His Grace continues 10 maintain his I'M
provement Every condition - satisfac-
tory"
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27
Tea To he Raised I'm Oregon.

PORTLAND, ore. April 8.-Oncials OF
the Southern Pacific Company have be-
come convinced that tea can be raised prof
itably in southern oregon and to-day Gen.
cral Freight and Passenger Agent Miller
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27
Won't Sell to Morgan.

LONDON. April 26.-According to the
Daily Express, the London & Southwestern
Railway has refused an offer made by j.
+. Morgan to buy up the stock of the COM
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27
Charles MartlndaIe.S Candidacy.

In the list OF Marion county candidates
for joint senator published yesterday morn
ing sthe name of Charles Martindale was
unintentionally omitted. He is a candidate
for the nomination.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27

sent a number OF tea plants 10 Grants
Pass. Medford Ashland and Jacksonville.
where the industry will be given thor
ough test.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27

thirty-fve feet beam. with a capacity OF
l75 gross and 96l net tons. She was built
in 1890 and valued at about $4,000.
The Indianapolis journal., 1902-04-27
CREDIT TO EVERYBODY:

Any wel1-meaning man or
woman can enjoy the COM
forts of a happy home. The
Re1iab1e's easy terms, low
prices and good qualities
make it so. Come in and
let US figure with you on
anything you need for your
house. We will arrange
the terms easy and conven-
lent, either weekly or
monthly, without any extra
charge and guarantee sat
isfaction with everything
we sell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17
REPORTS EXAGGERATED.

IL was generally conceded that the I'M
portance OF the incidents which occurred
during the FIRST half OF last night had
been oveTstated.
There was some stone throwing. but II
was done 10y boys moro than by men.
The militia did not look for trouble
Lieutenant Commander Sims took his
men over 20 the tall grass. or the main
road.
Nearby was n large crowd that had
assembled out OF nero curiosity.
Not ono OF tho weapons the naval re-
seryes he'd with them was loaded.
Tho crowd with eager expectancy
watched for the next movement OF the
''wcb-footed" Goldiery.
Softly. sweetly. there arose the i'm
prcssive words and music OF Nearer, MY
God. 10 Thee"
The crowd stood still as the grand old
hymn. poace-iaspirirg, sould-hfting pro-
gressod.
The reserves have In their ranks semc
of tho brSt professional ssls4iets- -fa-.he-
state and they did themselves full credit
on this occasion.
After a brief pause came America"
the star Spanglcd Banner and then n
solo with a grand chorus.
The effect was magical The crowd lin
gcred urtil the service OF song was over.
then quietly dispersed 20 their homes.
The incide-N r-7rrr rr--,.',----s, -~s->-ssasx
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17
WEAPONS NOT LOADED.

lie had been led 10 believe the troops
were there for quite another purpose and
he expressed amazement when Informed
that none OF the weapons were loaded.
This morning a detail was sent TO Cnl-
lyer park to be held in reserve until their
services were called for by Mayor Fitz-
gerald.
This consisted of two companies Of I'm
fantry, one platoon of cavalry ano one
detachment from the machine gun bat
terry. the entire force not exceeding l25
men.
This left 575 men at the armory. two
companies OF which were alternating as
guard, with noon and night relicts
The guard on relief were sleeping. All
others were out on drill, streets near the
armory being occupied for that purpose.
This afternoon the infantry turned TO
and gave the armory a thorough scrub
bing as the sanitary conditions had be-
come quite unsatisfactory. A detail was
sent TO police the premises In the rear
OF the armory, where not as much care
had been exercised as there should have
been by those in charge OF the culinary
department
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17

TWO GAS
METERS
Charge Made Against Mona
CHAN Who Was Placed on
Trial Today.

Visitors TO the court In which indict-
mcnts are tried today got some new Ideas
OF gas meters. Most OF them were sur
prised when they heard that the prisoner
William ]. Monaghan a Pawtucket man
carried of two or more gas meters.
He did not do II as an exhibition OF
strength for the meters were OF new de-
sign and made I'm an interesting way
They are after the telephone scheme Used
lin long distance telephoning- drop
in quarters and instead OF getting party
at a distance you get SO much gas out OF
the pipe.
Monaghan, 1t is claimed, broke and en-
tered tho well known Kenyon block at
Pawtucket, and wrenched .rom their
fastenings two OF the new style meters.
II was explained that you drop 25-cent
piece into a slot and you get 25 censs
worth of gas. The Indicator shows how
much gas a party can use. and, IL seems.
indicates to a bright person how much
money is in the slot machine. 1t Is
possible to put in six quarters.
The state claimed that Monaghan want
ed 10 get the money he knew WIS In the
meters or the slot attachment.
Assistant Attorney General Craeepough
represented the state and Xavier Huddy
the defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17
DISCHARGED.
Boy Accused Of Stoning Car
Found Not Guilty.

Charles J. Forbes, Of 673 Main street,
Pawtucket. was accused In the juvenile,
court today OF throwing stone at
a car on Pswtucket avenue the car win
dow being broken. The affair occurred
on the evening Of June 8. In the crowd
that at that time surrounded the car.
The principal witness In the case was q
Drummond detective from New York.
named Farley. he having caught the
boy. Frank J. Copeland, another im-'
ported sleuth, testified to the affair. ana
became badly twisted In hts evidence.
doing the prosecution moro harm than
good. He didn't seem TO know whether
the boy threw the stone or the 17o0 people
I'm the vicinity did II.
The boy said he was chased by men
when going 10 the circus grounds and,
that when the crash of the broken win
dow was heard he was told 10 "loook outa
and started TO run to the sidewalk, when
he was grabbed by a man and given ove1
TO Captain Horton. He denied throwing
the stone.
Several witnesses testified that the boy
was running past the car. near to IT.
too close TO the car for the boy to have
thrown a stone. The men were driving
the crowd along with sticks and Farley.
used his very vigorously. Judge Swcet-
land found too much doubt In the EVIL
dence and judged Forbes not probably
guilty and discharged him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17
RESERVES TAKE TO THE WATER.

The Naval Reserves, at the invitation
OF Colonel Lyman II. Con. this morning
used the fine baths Of the building he Las
just erected for the boys OF Pawtucket.
The baths had never been used before
and Colonel Goff's tender OF chem 10
Commander Sims men was taken as n
marked compliment TO the corps.
General Tanner and Colonel Warnel1
held a long consultation this m)gning
and while the fact was not given out for
publication. still Il was understood that
either tonight or tomorrow morning some
OF the troops would be sent home.
General Tanner. so II Is said is very
desirous OF giving Mayor Fitzgerald
every possible chance 20 demonstrate that
Pawtucket docs not need. and can dis
pcnsc with a military guard and II after
one or two companies are sent home
there Is no Increase. but rather a diminu-
tion OF trouble. the guard may be still
further reduced.
This IS not upon the authority OF Cen
-eft4E4aHHeF+ +hut-lt-ls-th -tho-talk- of-tAa
armory and much faith is placed In the
report.
John +. Carroll was arraignod before
Judge Shove In tho Tenth judicial dis
trics court today on a charge contained
In a private complaint preferred by Albert
G. Rider. n reporter for the Providence
Journal 70 the effect that he. Carroll.
made an assault upon Rider with intent to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17

Whatever trouble may have material
lied in Pawtucket last night whatever
cause there may have been for the gal
loping OF cavalrymen, the rumbling rush
OF machine guns, the rythmic sound of
the double quick step OF the infantry
along the highways Of that city In re-
sponse TO alarms sent from here and
there Indicative OF disturbances and Of
the riotous conduct of hoodums, this
morning there wasn't a sign OF any OF IL.
Pawtucket was more than calm The
cars were running. although not well
patronized. the crews operating them
were ignored. excepting here and there
some urchin cried out "scab." and even
up on the pike. where erstwhile there
had been many exciting hours. where
crowd had made things more than lively.
there was TO be seen solitary copper" >"
with never "pil.er" for him to watch
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17

ers to leave the mills of the corporation.
All these acts are declared TO have rlined
cUTnplainant's business.
special charge is made against the
officers of the union as having used pick
ets Also are the officers accused of send
ing malicious and libellous statements
against the company broadcast over the
United States. Other wrongs OF the same
nature are alleged with great attention
10 detail and to legal yerbosity
The prayer OF the bill asks that the
union and. the other respondents be en-
Joined from iterferiug with the New Jer-
sey corporations customers. from plac-
ing pickets about or near Its mills. from
annoying any OF its employees or any
boarding housekeeper who may board
weavers.
Ii was intended to have the union and
the other respondents enjoined from
spreading alleged libellous statements
about the concern. The New Jersey cor
poration found IL wise TO abandon that
idea. There is sweeping request for
leave TO join any other members OF the
union in the case.
Until June 2Sth the respondents can
not interfere in any of the multitudinous
ways averred In the bill against the con-
Germ operating mills in Olneyville and
elsewhere. II is probable the hearing on
June 2sth will be interesting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17
BOYS
BURNS
Fatal.
Si1-year-0Id Lad Who Played
With Matches Expires at the
Rhode Island Hospital.

Charles Hougrand. six years old, died
at the Rhode Island hospital this noon,
from burns received last Thursday
The Hougrands reside In tenement at
the rear OF 50 Oak street.
Last Thursday afternoon Mrs. Hou-
grand went TO nearby store. leaving
the boy alone.
The little fellow procured matches,
which he took TO the cel!tc. where he
began TO play with them, thus setting
his clothes on fire.
When Mrs Hougrand returned Charlie
was on the cellar stairway, all his cloth
ing being ablaze.
She extinguished the lre and sent COR
DR. Edwards
The latter found that the child WAS
burned from his knees 10 his neck, and
judging the case TO be a hopeless one.
sent the sufferer 10 the Rh0de Islond
hospital, where IT fingered in agony until
today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17
NOBODY HURT,
But Shot Was Fired Into Prov
idsncs Car Barn.

While few cars were stoned after
dark in Pawtucket. last evening. nothing
of serious character occurred during
the afternoon and It looked less like an
armed camp for there was only one divi-
sion out
The infantry company and the naval
reserves were held at the park for or
ders. while the rest OF the force looked
after Main and Garden streets. Pawtuck-
et and East avenues. along which the
cars ran until II o'clock without disturb
ance. Gen. Tanner and Maj. Armour made
an inspection OF the lines on foot at Ia
O clock.
IL Is reported that an attempt was
made 90 shoot an employe at tho slec-
trio car barn on Pawtucket avenue To-
Gated In the Providence city limits about
o'clock this morning.
Continued on Page TvN)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17
SIX MONTHS IN JAIl

Michael Lyons, indicted for assault
with dangerous weapon, was today IN
Judge Wilbur's court sentenced TO six
months In jail
lie went into n saloon. Il is claimed.
and, getting into a dispute. pulled out
revolver and attempted to shoot man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17
No Trouble Of Any Kind in PawIuckei
foday--Mayof FFitzgefa|d's Wish 10
Demonstrate His Ability 10 Handle
the Situation Will Be Gratified as
Far as Is Deemed Advisable.

Pawucket tranquil this morning, it has been every
morning since Saturday 1t is after ngha when
Not of the detailed today for guard duty
1t necessary that they should be.
1t unofcialy said headquarters that the first of the
troops would be morning
John Carroll held $sooo giving surety June
a6h the charge of assault with kill Albert Rider
Journal reporter.
There trouble experienced today operating
lines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17
DIPLOMAS
Presented at the Graduation
Exercises at Kingston College.

Commencement exercises which closed
the year at the Rhode Island College Of
Agriculture and Mechanical Arts at
Kingston, We're held there today
The most important address was that
upon the labor question delivered by Hon
Carroll ID. Wright. secretary OF the Bu-
reau of Agriculture. at Washington.
President Washburn presented diplomas
to the 122 members OF the graduating
class
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17

kill him. The police biotter reads with
intent to murder
Carroll pleaded not guilty and was held
In 5000 bail 10 appear for trial a week
from tomorrow.
He offered as surety Patrick NcNeal.
who was accepted by the court.
IT is understood that another arrest Is
to be made with in a few hours In con-
nection with this affair. which occurred
on East avenue last Thursday noon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17
PuNlS nMENT LIGHT

William Holland. a young man, who has
had an excellent reputation up to very
recently was today sentenced by Judge
Dubois to 30 days In jail. John Downey.
indicted for maintaining common nui-
sance, was placed on probation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17

presented reports Of an encouraging char
acter.
All members In good standing will ro-
ceive their weekly benefits tomorrow
morning
1t was reported to this afternoons
meeting that a local merchant was toying
10 hire green hands to take the piac0 of
the strikers. The rumor WIN be investi-
gated and II found true his nam VIII b<
given to the public.
The case OF q motor1nan displaying
union badge who has been riding on the
cars will also be Investigated
Thomas A. Carroll Is business agent for
the souvenir volume.
CHEERED BY THE SOLDIERS.
As Mayor Fitzgerald Of Pawtuclet and
Lawyer Os1ield were walking down to
their respective Offices this morning they
met two companies of infantry and q
troop OF cavalry on Main street. Paw
tucket, at the foot OF Garden street. The
infantry came to salute and the caval-
ry gave three rousing cheers for the
mayor that could be heard blocks away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17
SENTENCED FOR LARCENY

William Lhforce was today sentenced
by Judge Dubois 20 three months I'm jaIl
for larceny. The offence charge was COM
mitted at Central Falls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17
Restraining Order Issued by Supreme
Court Against Textile Union and
Others on Petition Of American
Wooden Company--Haaring on Pc
tiiion to Be Given on 28th Inst.


n
Of supreme
n its
granted in
h natur ofa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17
GENERAL MEETING.

Tho general meeting was hold at
O'Clock this afternoon Instead Of o'clock
this morning, and the various committees
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17

All 4oc. Candles
For zoe. per pound Thursday from 70
4 y. m. Tillinghast, 275 Westminster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17
five YEARS..
COucheI0 Sentenced to Prison
for Assault on Girl.

Judge Dubois sentenced Xavier Couch
enc OF Woons0cltC, today % five years In
states prison at hard labor Couchenc
was Indicted for an assault on girl II
years old.
The details OF the case wero very dis
agreeable. and though a plea for lcniency
Was made by Couchene's counsel Judge
Dubois could find no ground for treating
the prisoner mercifully.
Owners Of Fine Watches and Clocks
Should not overlook the fact that
HERMANN A. OCKEL
Is now devoting his undivided attention
~ repairing fine time pieces.
Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17

Coolest Restaurant
in Providence. l.. a. Tilinghast Co.,
7 to,ffod
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17

WHO SAID 1T,
Everyone, that our starch work ex-
cells. No cracked collars. till OLD. Phone.
1882. Union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-17

to Commander Sims to remark that
was a revelation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
GRAIN NOTES.

George II. Phillips said: Tho features
which dominated the corn market since
Seaboard Airline issues neglected; no
u2anipala:ior-have rur! their course. Ny
advices received dtr;rE the past twenty
four hours, especially from Illinois. 1ndi-
ana, Missouri. and Kansas, plainly fndi-
cate a very free movement of new corn
IN the immediate future.
There may he another whirl in De-
cernber corn if the weather should turn
bad again but the very fact Of the squeeze
being engineered OF advertised fully Six
~ days in advince is evidence it will Gull
inmate before that time comes, If it has
not done 60 already.
II is beyond comprehension why any
conservative commission houses should
want to advise its customers to take such
chances as they must in trading in De-
Gerber corn. even though 1t nay be right.
and why any one should think of failing
on 70 a deal that is bereft OF all legitimacy
when an opportunity exists like the pres
ent to buy wheat at 10 cents to 20 cents q
bllsllel below its legitimate value.
Buy December wheat for so cents. I
believe it VIII sell there, and May wheat
may sell considerably higher than th~t."
Liverpool close: Corn and wheat 4
In1;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-04
WALL STREET TIPS.

Holiday today. election.
Batting Yesterday : TO / on odell.
The forecast is conflicting, but all indi-
Gates 8 close contest.
Norfolk ond Western September surplus
ioGeasad sos, 100.
Chess peake and Ohio September net
#-Ql9 against $6o50e last year.
Ss1o suit against Chicago Union Trac-
hon settie5 out 81 court
Southern railway voting trust formally
dissolved and reconstructed.
Bank statement considered favorable,
5-t erease in loans larger than was ex-
pccted.
Luecl Of outside competition felt Ia
some departments of iron trade but de-
Made Tor railroad supplies and structural
steel urgent
Considered practically certain no change
n L, j \. dividend rate.
1a1hzttau quarterly statement for pc
li2a ending September Goth, will show q
large Increase la earnings
termination OF T., .. & I. strike means
additional production of 5000 tons of coal
nluthly.
Southern Car and Foundry Co. will he
ihefScd with Standard Steel Car Co,
IL Is expected that gold will be exported
sgt9e this week. but not In large volume.
5ls banks now hold So, 00o,0Hl IL excess of
iesai requirements. with the return Of
crop money now at hand, it Will be seen
'ast SONG gold may be spared without
}aeorEe nience.
Should the Republicans win out the mar
'St should so higher, but il the Demo
AIS arc successful, a lowe. market may
os expected.