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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
IN CONGRESS-
Bill Retiring Major General
Brooke Passed by Senate.

Washington. June 4-lSoon after the
senate convened today bill providing for
the promotion OF the circulation OF read
ing matter among the blind by transport
ing such matter through the mails free
of charge was reported by Mr.. Elkins
from the committee on postonices and
post roads.
Consideration OF the bill was objected
10 by Mr.. Hale. A bill providing for the
transfer of Lieut., Jerome ii. Morse. or
the navy, from the halt-pay list TO the
three-quarters pay list was passed.
Mr.. Quay called up the bill euthorizing
the promotion and retirement or the
present senior major general OF the army
MAJ. Gen. John X. Brooke-and II was
passed.
IN THE HOUSE.
When the house met today Mr. Hull
Ua.), chairman OF the committee on MILL
tary affairs. reported back the resolution
calling upon the secretary OF war Tor a
detailed statement OF the expenditures
made under the direction OF Gen. Leonard
Wood during his administration as gov
ernor general OF Cuba, with the recom-
mendation that IL lie upon the table and
move q the adoption OF the report. Upon
the question Mr.. Fay (al demanded the
ayes and noes and the roll was called
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
Continued from page one.)
NUMBER OF CAaS RUNNIl G

The noon reports give the following
number as the actual list OF cars run
ming or attempted to be run at that
hour:
Centredale line, one; two between
Providence and Pawtucket; II cars We're
run on the olneyville line; 10 on the Elm
wood lines. IL cars on the Cranston
lines: FL cars on the south Providence
lines: one on the Fall River line; one on
the Taunton line; one on the Taunton
avenue line; one on the Fall River line;
four on the Mount Pleasant line; two on
the Cumberland Hill line: total, s5.
This means less than 200 men at work
The employees all conducted themselves
an a quiet and orderly manner and whils
some OF them gathered about the barns
and car sheds, there were many who
fiocked 10 headquarters OF the strikers at
the Labor Temple at Washington and
Mathewson streets. where Business
Agent Vetter and President Arno were
on duty.
Picketing committees are out prepared
20 notify arrivals OF the strike, persuade
them 10 return and meet expense OF
aame.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
YAQUI INDIANS
Uprising Among Them Is Be-
coming General.

San Francisco, June "A special from
Tusson. Ariz., says: The uprising among
the Yaqui Indians is becoming general
A detachment OF rs men from the force
OF Gen. Luis Torers. who is pursuing the
Yaquis In the Mazatan Mountains east OF
Hermosillo. was ambushed and 30 OF the
number killed.
Only one escaped unhurt. The MeMcans
ran out OF ammunition and engaged In
a hand to hand battle with the Yaauls
Fifty OF the latter we're reported killed.
but their great number overwhelmed the
Mexicans. The survivors retrestcd To
Hermosillo. Fifteen OF them were wound
ed.
Gen. Torres has retreated and sent out
scouts loyal to the government.
Refugees arrived at Hermostllo report
that everywhere the Yaquis have taken
the war path. Three stations on the So
nora railroad have been abandoned and
the telegraph operators have loft. Gen.
Torres, in command of the Mexican
troops, has been reinforced by his BROTH
er. Lorenzo Torres. with $50 mounted
men. 1t is estimated that there are 1000
Yaquis. well armed. assembled In the
foothills OF the Mazatan mountoins.
The Mexican forces are short OF anmu-
milton and arms and through the author
tiles at Nogales all available arms and
ammunition at Tucson was ordered
shipped Monday.
The Yaquis captured rs stands OF arms
in the ambuscade. Sunday. Runners ar
riving at Hermosillo report fearful e-uel-
ties In the ambuscade which occurred
Sunday near Aquatic.
As soon as the expected reinforcemcnts
arrive, Torres will engage the Naauis in
the mountains and a decisive battle Is
expected then.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04

RESULTED
IN DEATH
Three Men While Battling In
Highway Hit by Trolley Car
and Two Are Killed.

North Brookheld. Mass. June A.
While engaged In a scufie or fight. at
lonely point between here and Ware.
car and two were killed.
The third was severely hurt The VIC
TINS OF the accident were Duncan Sheri-
dan OF Prince Edward Island and Michel
Haley OF Springfield. dead and John Nc
Eachern OF Boston. badly injured.
The electric which struck the men was
one on the West Brookfield- Ware line OF
the Ware. Brookfield & Spencer railroad.
The accident was due, II Is stated. to the
negligence OF the victims.
According To the statement of the
motorman, his car was proceeding along
the Ware line at high rate OF speed,
shortly after IL o'clock, when he noticed
three men, who had issued from bush
on the side OF the road. clinched in what
looked 10 be hand TO hand struggle.
Every effort possible was made TO stop
the car and the motorman says that had
the men tried in the least 10 escape, they
could neasily have done so. They failed
to notice the approach OF the car and
while still struggling were struck by the
fender. thrown forward and were unable
10 rise before the car had passed over
them.
McEachern. however. was thrown TO
one side and although he also went unuer
the car. he did not receive the full force
OF the blow. Thecar was stopped after
having dragged the men a short distance
and the bodies were extricated.
A physician was summoned but found
that two of the men had died almost In
stantly. Each was badly injured about
the head. The doctor administrated TO
McEachren and the injured man was re-
moved TO his house, where he regained
consciousness.
He could give no connected story. He
said that he had been drinking, but would
not say whether his comrades were sober
or not. He did not state the cause of
the struggle but stated that they did
not see the car approaching He claimed
to know little about them.
The bodies OF the dead men were sent
to an undertaken In Brookhed, where
they await claim by relatives.
Two letters were In the pockets OF
Sheridan's coat. both addressed to per-
sons In Boston. These individuals have
been communicated with, in the hope OF
finding friends OF the unfortunate
All three men had been employed In
the construction OF the new street car
line TO Ware. No blame is attached to
the motorman by the police who. how
ever. are making a thorough investiga-
ton of the occurrence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
10 Owners
and Operators
Of Jteam
Engines ana
Machinery.
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street June 4-The opening stock
cent lethargie character The majority
of prices were lower. United States
Steel fell y and the preferred n. The
gains were among the specialties. Hook
ing Valley and Continental Tobacco pfd
rising Ia each.
Trading became duller and slightly more
confused but the variations I'm the prom
inent stock were small except in Cana
dian Pacific. which declined a pC<nt while
ST. Louis, Southwestern pfd and Kansas
and pfd rose as much. - Continental To-
bacco pfd lost most OF it's rise and there
was scale OF International Power at
50. compared with 20, the previous tran
sactiou Detroit United Railways ad-
vanced III.
S1ooAs we're dealt In at slight conces-
sions from earlier prices. Offerings.
however, continued limited, and there
was no indication of pressure anywhere
Detroit United Railway increased It's ad-
vance to l2 points. Metropolitan
Street Railway rose !. Minneapolis. ST.
Paul and Saut Ste Marie preferred Ia
and international Power rallied TO 10
again. Illinois Central lost a point and
Cleveland. Lorraine and Wheeling pre-
ferred sold at a decline of 1-2. Bonds
were irregular.
Leading stocks were neglected and the
trading was largely centered in Detroit
United Railway. which improved 5 points
in all to sou. American Snun also
gained a point
The volume OF selling orders expanded
somewhat. carrying prices TO the lowest
Atchison. Reading and Virginia Carolina
Chemical was carried about point un-
der last night. Illinois Central IL and
Canadian Pacific ~ Y. Chicago and ST
Louis and Cotton OIL / 1-2 Continental
Tobacco preferred lost all its gain and
Hooking Valley and Detroit United Rail-
way reacted a point
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
mo VOTE IAKEN

Albany. N. ". June 4.--Eight bishops
of the province of New. York OF the Ro-
man Catholic church met at the residence
of Right Rev. T. M. A. Burke to select
three names to be forwarded to Rome as
their preference for the appointment by
the Pope as archbishop OF New York TO
succeed the late Archbishop Michael A.
Corrigan.
The participants refused 10 divulge any
Of the deliberations, but IL was learned
that no vote was taken, and that they
had adjourned TO meet in New York
next week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
OTHERS QUIT WORK

At 1880 o'clock this morning 131 OF the
140 employees OF the shops on Cranston
street. Arlington. quit work In sympa-
thy with the conductors and motormen.
They formed In line and proceeded 10
Labor Temple In n body.
The crews OF four OF the nine Riverside
cars also quit work, while six men at
the Riverpoint barn concluded TO JON
fheranRs
or the less than 200 still at work not "A
score belong TO the union. The strikers
suggest the running OF party wagons
and barges to the various suburbs OF the
city barring large placards stating their
destinations and that the fare was five
cents. These will be we'll patronized.
The Consolidated road may be request
ed 10 put on extra trains at certain hours
20 the suburbs.
The inside men In the South Provi-
dence car barn. to the number OF nearly
so. quit work this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
USES CHAIN
Parent Determined to Keep II
From Its Pursuing Father.

Oberlin. AKIN, June 4--Passengers on
the Burlington train here this morning
were surprised TO see woman getting
aboard with child securely locked to her
by chain passing around her waist and
fastened with a paddock. The child was
only two years old.
The woman was Mrs. Emma l.
Thomas. who formerly lived with her
husband, j. w. Thomas at Leavenr
worth. Ths couple auarrelled about a
year ago and Mx Thomas left. taking
thee HID with him.
A wee kago Mrs. Thom~s cane here de-
termlned to gain possession oS the child.
She succeeded this morning and left with
1t chained to her. The father started an
pursuit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
OTHER STRIKES.
Conditions as to Teamers,
Steam Filters and Carpenters.

SAere was q nveiy meeting OF the team
Ivivsrs In their hall. today. and 1t was
largely attended.
President Clark OF the international
union. International Organizer Grace and
President Macnair OF the local union
were the principal speakers. The usual
weekly benefits will be paid tomorrow.
The steam filters seem to be winning
out Twenty employees of the Allen Fire
Department Supply company and II OF
the Worcester Steam Heating company
will return TO work tomorrow their de-
mands having been granted. But there
are still out nearly 100 men.
There is nothing new. today, in the
strikes of longshorernen, carpenters and
cabinet makers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
ALLOWS 0WELTY
Decisions Given In Two Suits
for Partition.

In the case OF Daniel Updike VS. A.
Bigelow Adams ct al, the appellate court
allows the entry OF complainants dccrces
providing that one OF the respondents In
the suit. which was a suit for partition.
shall pay owelty. That is. that one whose
shares are more valuable than another .
shall pay something 10 equalise the same.
Respondent raised the point that sucn
payment could not be forced on him ny
the court. The court Is OF opinion that
he can be made pay Notwithstanding his
objection TO no doing. The case OF Isaac
II. Robinson et al vs.. J. =. Robinson ct
al, a Washington county case. was de-
cided also today on the same point IN
favor OF complainants. Costs, II Il stated.
other decree.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
COMPiN NYS STATEMENT.

The Company has issued the following
statement:
Providence, r.. l., June a. 1902.
To the Employees OF the United Traction
and Electric Company:
The management OF this company
wishes to thank its employees who have
chosen TO remain In It's service for their
idelity TO the company and to the pub
lie. which bottle they and the company
are endeavoring 70 serve.
The management Is informed that ru-
mors have been circulated TO the effect
that the present general manager or the
companies Is TO be retired, that the wages
OF the older employees are TO be reduced.
and that other changes are to be made
detrimental TO the interests or such en-
ployes.
The MANAGEMENT takes this occasion to
deny all such rumors. The present gen
eral manager Will remain In the com
pany's service until he quits OF his own
free will; there will be no reduction or
wages. except where men themselves re-
duce them by electing TO work less than
ii hours per day. for which they were
employed and for which their wages We're
fixed, and the company will keep. as IL
has always kept, every promise and
agreement which II has made with the
men I'm its employ.
The places OF the men who leave the
company's service will be filled as soon
as possible. so that there may be the
least possible inconvenience TO the pub
lie. Anyone attempting to molest or In
timidate any person In the employ OF the
company will be prosecuted to the full
extent OF the law. Men who now enter
the service OF the company will be re-
tained In that service as long as they
properly perform their duties.
They will not be discharged 10 make
places for the men who have not quit the
service OF the company. And the COM
pany will accept this opportunity to so
reoroanize its service that II and Its en-
ployes may be able in future 10 manage
to manage their own affairs and discharge
their duties to the public without med
dlesome interference from outside sources.
All employees OF the company who pro-
pose 10 leave Its service Will be paid
In full tomorrow. When they receive
this pay they must turn In all badges,
ticket books, punches and other property
belonging 10 the company.
No person not in the employ OF the
company Will hereafter be allowed In or
about It's car houses, power houses or
other buildings. All employees are In
structed TO see that this rule Is strictly
ALBERT 4. POTTER.
General Manager.
Approved. United Traction and Electric
Company, by IL. A. jackson. President.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
COMMENCEMENT { XsRClSeS

Newton. Mass. June 4.--The commence
ment week exercises at the Newton
Theological Institution at Newton Gen.
tire. which were begun on Sunday and
which mark the nth anniversary OF the
seminary, were continued today. Presi-
dent VIM. Jewett Tucker. ID. d.. LII. D..
OF Dartmouth college, delivered the an
nual address before the alumni assocla-
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
DIES AT A.vahCE AGE

Fall River. Mass. June 4-Charles p.
Otickney died In this city this morning.
aged ~ years. Deceased, who was born
IN Newmarket, N. H.. was at one time one
Q fthe most prominent and wealthy men
IN town. but has not been active in busi-
ness since the famous financial panic In
the late 70's, In which he was n conspic-
uous figure.
He had been member of the state sem
conductors on the Old Colony road be-
tween this city and Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
C0LLIDED.
Two Bicyc|lsts, One Of Whom
Loses His Wheel.

Two bicyelists. T. Augustus Au'iffe and
william Logan. came together. head-oa,
at the corner OF Fulton and Eddy streets
Just after IL o'clock. this noon. Aulirfs
was on the right and turning into Full
ton. and Logan was on tho left. and
turning into Eddy street Aulifre's for
ward wheel was wrecked and Logan, be-
ing on the wrong side OF the highway.
will he expected. by Aulifre. to pay for
the damage done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
F0tIcE COMMISSION

Chairman Olney OF The police COM
mission stated this morning that he did
not intend there should he any trouble.
The commission had made special ar
rangements for handling the strike. be-
cause there had been, up to that time,
no necessity apparent for such prepai a
ton. However. the laws would be en-
forced The arrangements for handling
the strike. so far as arrangements
went. were In the hands OF Chief OF Po-
lice Matthews. There had been no re-
ports OF attempted violence received by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
PLACED U OeR RESIRalYI

Santiago de Chill. June t--George n.
chace, a millionaire. has been placed un-
der judicial restraint. on the ground that
he is suffering from dementIa and Mar
cial Martinez. Ramon Vergera and Ed.
ward Spencer have been named as his
guardians. Mr.. Chace has appealed TO the
supreme court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
ik0IRER Mef ca

New York. juno .+-Announcement is
made that the Steel tired wheel com
pany has been absorbed by the Railway
Steel Spring company The capital OF the
steel spring company is 10 be raised from
$50 100000 90 s27,0o00oo. James c. Beach is
treasurer OF the merged companies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
SLANDER SUIT.
Deiendant's Demurrer in Canning
Case 0VerruIed.

The opinion OF the appellate division OF
the supreme court in the slander suit oI
Letitia A. Canning VS.. Ellen i. Owen.
heard on demurrer to the plaintiffs de-
claratlon, was handed down today. AS
charged IN the declaration the alleged
SANDER was, THAT she (meaning the
plaintiff) had abused her other house
to get the insurance. and that she and
her husband watched her (meaning plain
tlff) night and day for fear she would
burn this one. Meaning and intending
that the plaintiff had been gu...y OF the
crime OF arson"
The averments were further that by
reason OF these false scandelous and ma
licious words plaintiff had been unable
to get insurance on her house or trans
fer a mortgage which was foreclosed and
the house sold TO defendant.
AS there Is special damage alleged and
some might be proven the court oyerrules
defendants demurrer.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
TWO ALARMS

ton this afternoon.
Two alarms were run IN and the FIRE was
confined TO the roof. IL is understood
The damage was not extensive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
DIED OF AP0El XY

Newton. Mass, June 4-Henry NJ Wis
wall. wealthy resident OF Newton and
for many years connected with the nnan-
cial department OF the Youths Compan-
ion. died very suddenly today at his
homo IN this city. Death was due 20
apoplexy. lie was Is years OF age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
GRADUATES RUN RACE

Concord. n. II. June 4--The ST. Paurs
school boat crew was defeated IN a
three-mile race on Lake Pennacook this
noon by crew picked from St Pauls
school gradual ties now at Yale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
STREET CAR men
BEGIN Big STRIKE

the police and so far as the police ar
rangements went there were details OF
officers at each OF the car houses within
the city limits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
INDICTMENT STANDS

Defendants demurrer 10 the indictment
In State Va. Henry Cairns has bSen over
ruled by the appellate court. Cairns vas
indicted for alleged forgery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
SUIT ON t0lk ACCOUNT

The Eagle Brewing company has
brought suit against Luther ~ Prekles
20 recover $1,000 Suit In based ON book
account. J. j. McGovern IL attorney for
the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
UN|VERSAL|STS.
Annual Convention Held at
Pawtucket Today.

The Rhode Island convention OF Uni
versalist churches met in Pawtucket to-
day In annual session. with a represent
alton composed OF delegates from nearly
every church OF the denomination In this
state. Rev. Henry ]. Cushman was In
the chair and delivered the annual ad-
dress After the appointment OF commit
tees Holy Communion was administered
by Rev. c. j. White, ID. D., and Rev.
Eaton. who presided at the table. The
annual sermon was delivered by Rev.
Fred w. Hamilton, ID. d., OF Boston.
At the afternoon session the annual re-
ports of the executive committee. the
treasurer. and the fellowship committee
were made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
alDRlcH RtappOlHTsO

Clarence A. Aidrich was today reap
pointed a member OF the board OF Tar sx-
sminers for ave yearA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
@MA..r

This signature D. ON every bor OF the genuine
Laxative BrOmo.Q .Quinine Tablet.
ths remedy that cures . cold IN enc dsy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04

IL has been demonstrated that there is
at least ten per cent less power needed 10
drive an Engine and Machinery properly
fabricated than when cheap oils are used
that have not the greatest efficiency.
The saving OF fuel where steam power
IL used when friction Is most completely
overcome Is very large Item. but In
many cases seems 10 receive very little
consideration by owners and operators or
power plants but a saving OF ten per cent
in fuel will pay for all the oil used sew
eral times over.
With the many years experience we
have had In furnishing lubricants we are
honestly OF the opinion that we can fur
nlsh oils for luhricating all kinds OF En-
glnes and Machinery that will reduce fric-
lion 10 the lowest possible point.
OLNEY BROTHERS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04

PEOPLE ARE TALKING
About the nice work our laundry Is do
ing. under the new management. at "a
Pine street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
DO YOU KNOW THAT

We do linen better and retain Its wear
longer than any other laundry In the
city9 Phone. sss7-7. Union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04
New York Stock Market.

Reported by FLETCHER & TAPPAN.
street floor, Banigan Building.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-08-29
SPIKE AND RAIL

Trainmaster cotter Is out on the eaa
end Of the line.
The car repair shops OF the Ri
Grande are all working full shifts.
Ticket Agent Larkin of Butte was
operated upon this morning at VI.
Marks hospital.
Tracklayers on the bennington cut
off are now putting down steel opposite
Garfield beach.
A. L. Craig, general passenger agent
OF the o. II. & NJ, came In from Port
land yesterday en- route TO ST. Paul, ac-
companied by his wife.
CHIEF Clerk George X. Smith Of Cen
eral Manager Bancroft's office Is on
the Pacific coast on a business trip.
He viii return on Monday.
In the face Of the car famine which
Is general throughout the west, news
paper reports as to alleged cutting OF
rates must be taken with a grain OF
salt.
Tomorrow the Oregon Short Line will
put on another low rate excursion TO
Yellowstone Park. The party Will be
limited to 30 people. The fare Of 3b2. 70
includes all hotel and stage expenses for
the six-day tour.
+, V. Hummell, who has the third
trick down In the Rio Grande Western
dlspatcher's office, has been appointed
chief dispatcher for the Oregon Rail.
road a. Navigation company at star
buck, Wash. effective Sept. ].