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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-23
CONVICT STOLE
A LOCOMOTIVE
Byron Murphy Made a Thrilling
Effort 10 Escape Prison.
MAD DASH DOWN The TRACK
Daring Man RsciptuIed at The Muuls Of
4 Rifle and Taken Each 10 The Prison
Badly Disappointed
MAD DASH DOWN The TRACK

Folsom, Cal, Oct. 22,-Byren Murphy,
the convict fireman who made deeper
ate dash for liberty on the locomotive
used at the Folsom prison, has been re-
captured and locked up within the walls
which be sought to desert forever.
His capture was effected at Brigh ton
by Frank Millard, who returned him to
the prison.
After leaving tho locomotive Murphy
made his way to the old beet-sugar fac
tory at Brighton. where he went into
hiding.
Miiiard became apprised OF the fact
hood and instituted search for him.
1 h,n, caS siS Spph h emsa.a man; ana Governs srn
der
Murphy was powerless to resist and
sn %aS rHrsss to Pss"n a;@.s sG BE
bitterly disappointed over his failure TO
get away. and said that he had been
waiting for some time past the opportu-
The escape OF Murphy on the. prison
engine was one OF the most daring and
men have SUCCEEDED in getting VI, aboard
the work train. but they aid SO by CON
themsslves to be carried "a out. out of the range
OF the watch towers and then taking 70
the mountains.
HONcNCTy nclC poStSSOu Va
considerable trust, having been the fire.
man. Edward O'Brien, a citizen. held
the position OF engineer and had charge
OF the prison train. w. r. Aldrich, q
prisoner. served as brakeman.
The locomotive was employed IN
switching in the prison yard, and Muir
ply was I'm the cab alone, O'Brien having
stepped down upon the ground.
Murphy had evidently had the plan Tor
his dash formulst ted In his mind for
weeks, and ~ was only the opportunity
10 put Il into effect that ne had been
waiting for.
Perceiving that the tracks were lined
up" which means that the switches were
so turned as 10 give the locomotive ar
unobstructed passage onto the main lint
outside the prison walls. Murphy pulled
the throttle OF the engine wide open. II
a second the machine bounded FORWARD
leaving O Brien behind.
Aldrich, the convict brakeman, saw
what was happening, and sought TO pre-
vent the escape OF Murphy. he leapec
from the ground 10 the pilot OF the en-
gine. ran along the running board, ant
tried 10 break into the cab. With al
! iron bar raised. Murphy told him TO de
/ sist. and he did so.
There was a mad dash down the traci
| for a distance OF 1--WE miles. Then Mur
! ply brought the locomotive TO stand
/ stll. alighted and bade Aldrich good-by
/ The latter ran the engine back TO IN
! prison.
For his faithful service Aldich. II (
/ understood. will be pardoned.
| Murphy was convicted OF burglary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-23
TWO CONCERTS
The Famous KiIiies Delight Good
Audiences al infantry Hall.

The famous Kilties gave two concerts
al Infantry hall yesterday afternoon and
evening. the afternoon performance be-
ing not very largely attended, but the
hal was very well iilled In the evening.
Governor kimban Mayor Granger,
Eudy and Executive Secretary Rowland
were present. Detacnmelts from Com
PPang q. First regiment and the Fourth
DIVISION Naval reserves occupied seats
The hall was prcttiy decorated in
American, English and Scotch colors, va
rious plaids being also uraped about the
hail Tho entertainments were given un-
der the auspices OF the Providence Gale
donian society.
The afternoon programme follows:
overture, u PuritauL Bosqlet, bag
pipe solo. I9ths Farewell % Gibraltar,
hipe sergt. FergLson; .paraphrasc, "le
"shean Trews." Master Eugene Lock
hart. concert waltz, German songs. Keller
Bela; part song. Annie Laurie, Lady
Scott, the Kilues choir. Scotch reel In
costume, kilties famous reel dancers.
scenes from "Florodora,' stuart: solo
advertisement for clarinet. lie lheirre
German; !, Country Dance; 2 Pastoral
Dance; 8 Merrymakers' Dance; tenor
solo, 'Lassa wad ye lo'e me Holden J.
Coates Lockhart. American sketch.
Down South. Middleton. sword dance,
David Ferguson, march. Bonnie Brler
previous To- tho evening performance
Prof. Alexander McCabe gave an organ
recital from l:3O 90 s. feature Of the
evening was tho singing by the kitics.
choir and the dancing The playing Of
the band was done with much spirit ana
encorcs were numerous. The evening 5
programme.
Overture. "The Magic Flute" Mozart;
bagpipe solo. Caller Hcrrin." Pipe Ser
gcant Ferguson, Scotch fantasia, scot
lands Pride arranged BY Godfrey;
dance. Highland Fling" Master Eugene
Iockhart. concert waltz. Die HydrOpa-
ten" Gungl: part song. Flow Gently.
Sweet Alton" the kiltics' choir: Scotch
reel I'm costume. KiltieE' famous reel
dancers. solo for trombone. Columbia,
Robinson. Harry Have; idyle. Forest
Rangers COuris ship. kilenherg tenor
solo "Thc MacCrcgors' GATHERING Lee,
= yoatcs IOckhaft. "M1rceau Character
lstlque-Pan Americana. Herbert. sail
or.s Hornpipei David ferglson; msreh'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-23
SHALL WE DISPUTE,
The Opinions of Hundreds of Our
Fellow Citizens.

Residents of Providence like other
American citizens. II making an invest
ment want TO be sure of getting the
worth of their money. They want TO
know all the why's and wherefores, and In
n direct ratio 10 the value OF the invest
ment. they burrow and ferret until salts
fed. with the collateral. Take an instance
An the realm OF proprietary articles IL
We know Of a friend who has been cured
We have some faith In the preparations
A we know OF two or three our faith IN
ereases. II the cures reach hundreds all
well known citizens and anyone VINO sun
maintains that there is nothing beyond
ordinary merit IN the said preparation
can safely be left the care of his fellow
taxpayers. II he wishes to pick quarrel
with them on the question Of their judg-
nsnt and veracity he has ample oppor-
tunity I'm Providence TO do so. Begin
with this case:
Mrs. Thomas Lynch Of 81 South street
savs: II was troubled for some time Win
backache and pains through my loins ana
kidneys, especially severe II Ibid any hard
work about the house or went up ana
down stairs. / was restless nights and
could not sleep soundly. besides being
very nervous. / tried different remedies,
but received little benefit My husband
had been so greatly benefited by Doan's
Kidney Pills that I tried them The
treatment banished the backache ana
paths through my loins. | could sleep
well nights and could exert myself WITH
out Inconvenience am glad to let others
know the merits OF Doanr Kidney Pills.
For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents.
Foster afilburn Co. Buffalo. \. Y. sole
agents for the United States.
Remainder the name. DOANs, and take
0o snbstituta
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-23
A Democratic Love Feast at Which
the New York State Ticket
Was Ratified.

abundantly successful. and most useful
In the cause. / am,
Yours very truly
GROVER CLEVELAND"
Mr. Hil said In part:
Ten years ago ! had the honor OF
speaking IN this ancient temple Of Dem
ocracy In behalf OF the policy of revenue
reform. Today the leading national is
sue In the ensuing election is that OF a
revision Of the present eXorbitant and
unnecessary tariff. and IL is therefore
appropriate that my vote should again
be heard in behalf OF this righteous cause
within these old walls dedicated TO the
enunciation Of right principles of govern
ment.
Regardless OF past differences. which
never related TO party policy / extend
the right-hand OF fellowship to every
Democrat In this grand old organization
or in any other organization. and together
wen battle, shoulder to shoulder. I'm be-
half Of those Jeffersouian principles which
We all have inherited from the great
founder OF the Democratic party.
"Tarin revision must come In the very
near future and the sooner II comes the
better for our country. No good reason
can be urged why IL should longer be de-
layed'
Mr.. Hill devoted a considerable part Of
his speech TO state affairs. In the course
Of which he said.
1T now appears that the raid upon
the charitable institutions OF the state
made last winter by the Odell admins
tration was not only political. but mer-
cenary I'm its character.
The favored recipients OF official pat
ronage was the corporation of J. w.
Mathews Company OF Newburgh the
home of Governor Odeu His personal
Interest; in that corpora tion has now been
demonstrated I'm disclosures published"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-23

New York Oct. 23.-For the first time
in 10 years David Bennett Hill. former
governor and former United States sena-
tor from the state Of New York. spoke
last night in Tammany Hall. The occa-
sion was the ratification or the Demo
cratic state ticket
Former President Grover Cleveland
sent a letter expressing his regret that
a prior engagement prevented his attend
ing the meeting. Tho letter was as fol-
lows:
"westland, Princeton, n. J..
oct. 20. 1902.
"Charles r. Murphy, Esq.
MY Dear Sir--I regret that my en-
Eagements will not permit an acceptance
OF your invitation TO attend the Demo-
cratic meeting TO be held in Tammany
Hall on the 22d inst.
1T ~ most gratifying TO learn from
the terms OF your note that the Democra-
CIV OF the city OF New York fully appre-
ciates how vitally the underlying princi-
pies OF our party involved In the pending
canvass, and also 10 know OF the deter
mination that they shall not be forgot
ten In its campaign efforts
THE great Democratic organization OF
the city of New York is SO important a
factor I'm controlling the result OF party
endeavor in the broadest fields that no
campaign I'm which IL engages can be
considered sufficiently local TO free II
from the responsibility OF It's influence
upon party prospects everywhere and at
ell times.
This responsibility has been well met
In the present campaign by the selection
OF Trustworthy candidates, by intelligent
party work, and by the sensible efforts 10
secure harmonious Democratic action
"I sincerely hope that as a result the
Democracy OF the city OF New York Will
again demonstrate its invincihility at
home; that Democratic good government
and economical administration VIII be re-
stored to the people of the state and
that Democratic hope and CONFIDENCE VIII
be revived and stimulated far peyohn the
limits Of city and state.
"Hoping that your meeting VIII be
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-23
IN SOCIETY

BY far the most conspicuous event that
looms up on the social horizon just now
is the big charity ball. which is to be
given I'm infantry Hall on the evening OF
November 20 for the benefit OF the Provi-
dence Lying-In hospital The ball may
now be properly characterized as the An
nual Charity Ball" since the managers
OF the same have decreed that it shall be
hereafter an annual affair
Those who attended the ball last year
will remember what a thoroughly success
full and delightful AFFAIR 1t really was and
unless all signs fail" which is not
probable. the ball this year will be not
only The opening social function Of the
season, but also one of the most bril-
liant
The management wisely planned that
the ball should occur on the Tuesday be-
fore Thanksgiving, so that the many So
ciety people who are to have guests dur
ing the week of Thanksgiving might bid
them day or two earlier and thus give
them the preliminary pleasure OF the
charity ball. Apropos OF this plan a
word to the wise is sufficient.
Aside from the pleasure of the ball and
the supper which Is TO follow. an unusu-
ally fine program of music will be rem
dered from TO O'Clock by the run
American band.
That the ball will be great social and
financial success is foregone conclu-
sion
The several committees In charge OF the
same are as follows:
Chairman OF the finance committee,
Mrs John Nicholas Brown. flower COM
mittec. Mrs Eleanor @. Rocker, chair
man; Mrs. Charles Morris Smith, Jr.
Mrs Philip Allen, Mrs. James r.. Sulli-
van; supper committee. Mrs. stephen q.
Metcalf. chairman; Mrs. G. l.. A. Heiser.
Mrs. Charles Il. Longley, Mrs. Simon b.
Blunt; ticket committee, Mrs waiter
Hidden. Mrs. Walter Armington Potter,
advertising committee. Mrs. Charles j..
King. Jr.
fishers for the occasion have been Sc
ected as follows:
DR. n. Darrell Harvey. Mr.. Martin 8.
Tanning. Mr., Ralph 3. Hamilton, Jr.. Mr..
stephen Waterman, mir. Charles Edmund
I.ongley. Mr.. Charles Emmons Pervear.
Mrs Charles Il. Longley, state director
Of the Children Of the American Revolu -
ton will entertain the various societies
OF the Children OF the Revolution OF tho
state at tho Trocadero on the morning
OF Saturday. November !. At this time
Mrs Daniel Lathrop Of Concord y. IL,
the founder and honorary president Cf
the National Society. C. A. r., will be
the guest OF honor. and Will deliver an
address Reports will also he presented
at this meeting and the prize banner VIII
be awarded by Mrs. Longley to the so
ciety having the best record for the year.
4 social time and n collation. will follow
the formal program.
In the afternoon of the same day Mrs.
LonEley will give reception In honor OF
Mrs Lothrop at her residence on Vol
| colt street Pawtucket
The guests will be the members OF the
| Pawtucket Chapter. II. a. r., of which
F, Mrs T.ongley IL regent. and also tho Of
ncers of the various chapter, u. A. r.. OF
| the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-23
EMBREASO CLUB.
Members Listen to Lecture by
Mrs. H. |. Hemingway.

The Embreaso club of this city was en-
tertained yesterday afternoon. by Mrs.
Valentine Alrny at her residence In Au-
burn.
The meeting was called to order by the
president. Mrs Charles III. Beach.
The interest OF the afternoon centered
in a lecture By Mrs. IL. l.. Hemingway
Of Edgewood.
Mrs Hemingway gave an interesting
description Of Chataugua, New YORK, IL
lustrating the same by large NUMBER OF
nue lantern slides. In connection with
her. the speaker described the G. l.. 5. G..
courses OF study and urged her hearers
10 interest themselves in the work.
A dainty tea was served oy The hostess
AT the close OF the lecure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-23
TWO WEDDINGS
Wheaton-Ray and Kenney- Whip
NuptiaIs Occurred Last Night.

very beautiful wedding scene oc-
Cured at the residence OF Hon. and Mrs.
Thomas H--Ray,- at 2l0 Taunton avenue.
East Providence, last evening. when their
daughter, Miss Ida Frances Ray. was
united in marriage 20 Herbert Maxwell
Wheaton OF East Providence.
The house was attractively decorated
for the occasion with palms. autumn
flowers and foliage.
The music room especially. whore the
ceremony was performed. was elaborate
ly decorated with palms The ceremony
was performed by Rev. John Blake. pas
tor OF the Haven NJ. T.. church of East
Providence. The bride was attended by
her sister. Miss Mabel A. Ray, and the
groom was attended by Mr.. Albert w.
Gregory. son OF the late Governor Greg
ory, OF Wexford. T. !.
The ushers were John h. Campbell OF
New York. Howard w. Brayton. Cyrus NJ.
Wheaton and +. IL. Ray, brO-ss.cr Of the
bride.
The ceremony itself was attended only
by the relatives and near friends OF the
bride and groom. From TO 8, however,
a large reception was held. Music was
RENDERED throughout the reception hours
by the Wellington orchestra, Bowen II.
Church, leader, and an elaborate wedding
supper was served by Tillinghast
The bride wore q beautiful gown ot
cream Sappho silk. with garniture OF
pearl embroidered lace. She wore we'll
OF tulle fastened with n pearl ornament
and carried n boquet of white chrysanthe-
NUNS and maidenhair fern.
The maid Of honor was gowned in pink
Louisine. with lace trimming. She car
ried n boauet Of pale pink chrysanthe-
NUNS.
There was beautiful display Of wed
ding gifts Chief among the gifts. how
ever. was the fathers gift 20 his daugh
ter. This is a beautiful home. recently
erected. just across the street from his
own residence.
Here Mr.. and Mrs. Wheaton will re-
side upon their return from their bridal
trip.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-23
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT !

On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Eve.
nlngs, Nov. 3, 4, 5.
MATINEE WEDNESDAY.
The distinguished actress, MRS. La.
MoYNE, will be seen at the PRovl.
DENcE OPERA HOUSE In Glen Mac
Donough's new play, "AMoNo THOSE
PRESENT" This promises to be the
most notable event OF the season. Sale
Of seats viii commence on THURSDAY,
October 80
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-23
KENNEY WHIP.

Mr.. George r. Kenney and Miss Jessie
n. Whip were united In marriage last
evening at the home Of the bridess pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. william VI. Whip.
4s7 Potter's avenue.
The ceremony was performed BY Rev.
Mr. Cooper pastor of the Trinity NJ Y.
church. Albert r. Kenney. brother of
the groom oficiated as best man. and
the ushers were Howard u. Kenney. Har-
~ l.. Nickerson. William n. Grant and
JOSEPH Tlmpsssy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-23
ONCE MORE TO BOSTON AND THE
MECHANICS FAIR.

Popular excursion by special train from
Providence and Pawtucket on Saturday
October Is. with round trip tickets. in
cluding admission 20 the Fair. az the los
rate of Si25 each Don't miss this ~
portunity which Will be the last for the
present season. and bear In mini that
the number OF tickets Il strictly limited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-23

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-23

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-23

II can't understand why 50 intensely
thoughtful and sedate man az Mr..
Rocks wears those loud checkcrboaro
trousers
"He says they assist him In mental re-
taxation lie uses them in figuring out
chess problems. s."-Philadeiphia Fress
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
AGAINST CITY
Judge Whitaker's Decision Puts
Webster City in Bad Way Re-
gardins Water Tank.
Must Pay For Tank That Can
Not Be Used and is
Unsafe.
Blunder Of City Council Partly
Blunder Of City Council Partly
the Cause OF the Pre-.
dicament.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican
Webster City, Jan. 6.-Webster City
has a most peculiar proposition upon
her hands as to the city water and wa
ter works. Judge Whitaker has just
decided the celebrated tank case and
holds that the city must accept TIE
tank built by ]. E. Quackenbush in the
spring of 1900.
The city contracted with Mr.. Quack-
enbush for steel water tank to cost
$4,50O OF this amount 40 per cent was
paid when the steel was unloaded upon
the tank site. Quackenbush is a bridge
contractor by trade. He had never be-
fore built tank. The city needed the
structure badly. The one now in use
is woefully inadequate. 1t Is built of
wood and has upon 1t canvas roof.
For two years it has been condemned,
and is apt to topple over at any time
When Mr. Quackenbush had finished
the tank the city ordered 1t inspected by
the head of the mechanical department
of the State College at Ames. This eX-
pert made the astonishing report that
the tank had not been built according
to contract specifications, was unsafe
and actually would not hold water. The
city aldermen met and refused to accept
the tank. Mr.. Quackenbush then began
suit to compel it's acceptance. He based
his claim upon the fact that while the
tank was in the course of construction 1t
had many times been visited by differ
ent aldermen; that they knew exactly
what sort of work was being done and
therefore must accept the tank. The
case was tried at the September term,
1901. At the conclusion Of the trial Judge
Whitaker ordered that pending his de-
cision an actual test Of the tank should
be made by filling 1t with water. Mr..
Quackenbueh refused to fill it. urging
that he had no water with which to do
1t. The city also refused upon the
ground that the tank did not belong to
them The decision Of the judge has
just been rendered. He holds that, in
asmuch as the city refused to attach
main to the tank and thus make the
only actual test as to the worth of the
tank. that they must accept it. A me-
chanic who was up in the tank the 9TH
er day says that there are cracks In 1t
thru which a person can put his finger.
It is now realized that some one made
an inexcusable blunder when the city
refused to fill the tank. The city has
white elephant on its hands. 1t needs
water tank. 1t has one. but can not use
1t. The present fire protection is whole
ly inadequate. The old tank can not
be more than half filed, else there Is
danger OF It's falling. The expert says
the new tank is just as unsafe. The
city needs tank Immediately, but the
question among the citizens is, how
can they get one. The Quackenbush
case will probably be appealed, in which
event another long delay will be neces-
sary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-06
SMALLPOX is PREVALENT.
West of Montezuma Full of the
nica,ce

Country West Of Montezuma Full of the
Disease.
Special to Times Republican.
Montezuma, Jan. 6.-The country
west OF here that is between here and
Searsboro, Is full of something said to
be smallpox. Very little attention Is
paid to it there. Very little is heard
about 1t. Whenever a new case is dis
covered it is promptly quarantined. and
If the weather is fair in some cases the
patient has been seen out rabbit hunt
ing in three days after quarantine was
established over him.
In one case personally known 70 the
writer party from here enquired in
house (out in the smallpox region) as
to how a family very recently quaran-
tined were getting along. The answer
was: IAN right, l guess He was here
this forenoon" In this case the head of
the family was the smallpox patient
and said to be a very marked case, but
was calling on his neighbors within two
weeks from first exhibiting symptoms
of the disease.