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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
SAMAR QUIET
People Of tho Island Enjoying
Their First Period Of Peace.

San Francisco, Oct l4-Speaking OF
conditions on the Island OF Sanar Gen.
Fred Grant who has just returned from
the Philippines, said In an interview:
'Samar Is enjoying the frst period OF
peace that * has ever known, and i am
entirely satisfied that the Inhabitants Will
not attempt to make further trouble for
our government
NOW that they have been forced by
the stress OF military operations to cease
hostilities. the natives, for the most part,
seem absolutely contented with the new
order OF things When ] nrst went to
Samar n was case or night our way
everywhere and protect yourself while so
doing.
"A soldier could not venture much out
Of halling distance OF even the conquered
towns without being set upon and killed
by savage natives Now an American
can 20 anywhere and 60 unarmed. The
Moros, OF course. will commit acts OF dep
relation now and again, but II needs only
n strong force TO hold them I'm check
"A little trouble may also be expected
from the natives OF the Sulu group, who
are more ignorant than those on the 9TH
err islands"
Gen. Grant paid n high tribute 90 the
services I'm checking the cholera epidemic
rendered BY Surgeon Reno, Sersts. Pinto,
DE Kraft and Stockdale
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
BIG MERGER
All Electrical Plants at Dallas,
Tex, to Be Combined.

Dallas. Tex, Oct. 4.-The sale OF the
Dallas Ice Factory, Light and Power
company TO Kansas City man is be-
lieved to be another move toward the
merging OF all the electrical plants of
this city and many in the surrounding
towns and cities OF Texas.
Already a concern known as the Dallas s
Electric corporation Is said to have alb
Sorbed the Dallas Electric Light and
Power company. the standard Light and
Power company, the Rapid TRANSIT Street
Railway company and the Consolidated
street Railway company. with an ulu-
mate intention OF building a network Of
inter-urban lines within a radius OF 100
miles OF Dallas.
A Boston concern has acquired several
valuable franchises for a metropolitan
street railway In Dallas within the last
few months. and has installed part of the
system.
Inter-urban lines are In operation be-
tween Dallas and Fort Worth. 30 miles,
and between Denison and Sherman, nine
miles
A representative of an Ohio corporation,
which has several hundred miles of elec-
trio lines in operation In Ohio. Indiana
and Michigan, presented a proposition to
meeting Of Sherman business men last
night for the building of an electric hne
between sherman and Waco, via Dallas,
TO cost s3,oeo,oO0.
II was stated that the projectors had
an ultimate object OF extending the road
TO 20 feed lines OF from % 10 40 miles 20
cofnect with the main, or sherman Aus
tin line. The proposition In being consid-
cred by n committee,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
HE RAN
HIS CAR
TOO FAST
Motorman Discharged by Com
pany and Fined S. and Costs
In Police Court Today.

George Brown was fined IS and costs
In the police court today for fast driv-
ing.
Brown was up 10 Oct. i, a motorman on
the Broat street route.
He was discharged on that date for
violation OF a rule OF the Rhode Island
company prohibiting all employees from
propeiiing their oars at rate faster than
10 miles an hour.
On Sept. soth Brown was bringing his
car down town. The rails were slippery
because OF bad weather and Brown was
behind time
He was due at the Union station at Sis
and was trying 70 make UP the time by
a quick sprint from Public street to Trim
ity square, reaching the latter At $40.
The pace he made was something akin
to that OF an express train and his non
observance OF company rules and the city
ordinance was reported the next day.
a warrant was made out for hfs arrest on
Oct. 9Th, and when he herd OF that fact.
last night. he called at the Csntral sta
ton and surrendered himself to LAeuten-
ant j. II. Hartnett.
General Manager A. T. Potter says that
Brown made so fast run that he missed
his switch and bumped into q Friendship
street car.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
FEARS ATTACK
Venezuelan Government Has
Withdrawn From Caracas.

Willemstad. Island Of Curacao, Oct. IA
The government of Venezuela owing to
the fear that the revolutionists might
make a night attack on Caracas, and IN
view OF the fact that Vice President Vim
cente Gomez left that city yesterday
morning with all the troops available,
800 men. TO reinforce President Castro,
has been tranferred TO the provisional
capital OF Venezuela, In the Cuacapuro
district surrounding Los Teques without
any town or village being stipulated as
the headquarters OF the ministers
Consequently the seat Of the government
may be In a railroad car or in some other
place unknown TO the general public, The
Venezuelan government was also actuated
In this matter by desire not to reply 20
the questions Of the foreign ministers
who have been daily asking for redress
as the result of injuries inflicted on
the persons or properties OF citizens of
the countries which they represent.
The latest news from La Victoria, where
an important engagement began Monday
morning between the Venezuelan and
revolutionary forces was forwarded at 6
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. at which
time q battle was still proceeding and
Vice President Gomez was In a position
10 probably effect a junction with Presi-
dent Castro.
Later advices said that President Castro
was surrounded by rsvolutionists and that
his position was critical.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14

Two large show cases in the drug store
of @. r. Parker, on Plainheld street, were
wrecked by a drunken man carly last
evening and two others narrowly escaped
destruction.
The man, who is known as "Sharkey"
and Terrible Terry. the Terrier" but
whose right name is James Mckenzie,
and known in a number OF cities as
tough citizen, came into the square early
In the evening and made his FIRST stop at
Hughes and Atkins bicycle store on
Plainield street. and here wanted to
made a stop at every saloon or Plain
field street, but was no sooner inside of
the door than he was put out
He was covered with blood, and when
he called at the Junction House on Plain
field street he made dive for William
but Billy objected TO this and put the
fellow out
Mckenzie then went into Mr.. Parker's
drug store and requested Claude Flowers,
one OF the clerks, TO wash his head, and
as Claude had no taste for this sort OF
a Job he fatty refused and this n sde Nc
Ksnzie mad, and with his nst began TO
smash show cases.
He terrorized al in the store except a
peddler named Moody from Silver Lake.
who took charge OF the man and led him
down street where he was turned over
to Patrolman Smith.
He was taken TO the Chaffee street
police station and the police surgeon
was called, and after dressing a wound
on his head sent him 20 the Rhode Island
hospital with a patrolman 10 guard him
until he IL in condition to be arraigned
I'm the Sixth district court
II is said that Mckenzie has a room on
Ship street and he left there late In the
afternoon and headed up Pine street and
later was heard from on Potter's avenue.
and when he landed I'm the square was
covered with blood. and the police think
that the wound was caused by a fall.
for when he left the last saloon on Pot
ter's avenue he was all right. so far as
injuries were concerned.
The fellow Is known as one OF the best
jewelry polishers in the city and has n
brother and several sisters in the city.
all OF whom enjoy the highest esteem Of
all that know them. while James Is said
TO have done time I'm a number OF
states. all on account OF his rough and
rowdy ways.
WATER POLLUTION
II would appear that Victoria Mills az
Thornton were about to put strong fight
In its battle with Cranston I'm the matter
OF the alleged pollution of the water. for
yesterday there were a number Of experts
from Boston. at work on the case I'm the
interests of the company. The residents
OF this place are very much In sympathy
with the company for they have gone to
the expense of nearly 10000 10 establish
a Offering plant. which has not proven
a success and are willing to do all that
Is possible 20 do away with what the
town terms a nuisance.
n is also understood that the action
of ;he town Of Cranston has caused this
company 90 abandon the idea OF putting
M one more large MILL which had al
ready been staked out and work was to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14

he can produce a child OF Charles Fairs.
Wen prove that he cannot and will prose
cute TO a finish.
They haven't told US how old the
child Is or what the sex is. IL must be a
well-grown child, for Charles Fair was
married for more than eight years. and
his wifew as his almost constant COM
panion.
"A halt must be called on this sort OF
thing, and we are ready 70 cell H. Hardy
a rich man has died In San Francisco but
this game has been attempted on his
rightful heirs Let these people with their
phantom heir show their hand and well
co something for the general betternent
of the city,
When an attorney has just claim ne
goes about his business I'm a right way
he does not make mystery OF IL and
ask for a silent compromise. Lots OF peo-
pie blame millionaires for going away
from San Francisco. but / don't. This
Is nice place 10 live In. but the worst
in the world 10 die In IL you have money.
We are waiting only for heir producers TO
show their hand"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
LONG AND SHORT
Both Parties Hold Conventions
In Newport Last Evening.

Both parties held their conventions 20
nominate the assembly ticket at New
port last night. the Democrats holdlns
theirs. at the old state house and the
Republicans In the city committee rooms.
The Democrats adopted the following
ticket; For senator, John IT, Crosby.
Cor representatives. William p. Clarke,
J. Stacy Brown. W. j. Underwood. Jo-
seph NJ. Martin. The latter Il a member
OF the city council and a mason by trade
He In nominated at the designation OF
the labor unions 20 represent them.
Mr.. j. Stacy Brown read a set OF reso-
buttons piedging the convention 10 favor
home rule for Newport and protesting
against the police commission. The con-
troi Of the general assembly by a single
boss was deplored. The organization
Of labor for its own protection and ad-
sancement was recognized and com
mended and support OF legislation for Il
was promised.
Citisens desiring to prevent the use OF
ehe lsw-msking power Of the state as a
eompsrclsi asset for the benefit Of a few
were invited and welcomed 70 co-operate
and the party pledged by the resolutions
20 remove the outrageous evils ana
wrongs suffered by law-abiding peopls /"
The Republicans made short work Of
eheir convention. nominating the follow
ms ticket:
terssnAsss. George Z. Vernon. for rep
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
FAIR HEIR IS
ONLY A MYTH
Managers Of Estate Say Claim
Is Attempt at BIackmaiI.
WILL FIGHT TO BITTER END
Determined 70 Make CIalnili Prove Ms
Case Or Go 10 JAIL viii Make No
Private Investigation
WILL FIGHT TO BITTER END

San Francisco. Oct H. The assertion OF
William A. Cannon a lawyer OF this city,
that there is a child OF Charles L. Fair,
who was killed with his wife in an acct
dent In France, to inherit a share OF his
millions Is denounced by the Fair family's
lawyers as a bold attempt at biackmaiL
Yet IT contains a probability OF just an
other iong-drawn-out contest with s5.-
100000 at the stake
Charles l.. Fairs fathers estate has
Just emerged from a period OF long and
most costly litigation. due to the claim
OF Nettie r. Craven. who presented her
self as his widow and produced a pencili-
ed will giving her q share OF this proper
ty, which furnished sensation after sem
sation.
There were lesser claimants, too. bas-
ing demands for recognition on asser-
tions that they represented children or
the deceased senator.
Senator Fairs WILL however, contained
an ingenious clause. in which he provfd-
ed that IL a court adjudged any person TO
be a child Of bis-other than his recosniz-
ed chfidren-the legacy Of such persons
should be $50 each.
II cost the recognised heirs of Senator
kaf-MrB. Herman Oeir1cns, MIS- w. n
Vanderbilt, Jr.. and Charles Fair-about
1000. 900 to gain their hentages.
Lawyer Cannon Will not say whether
the child whose interests he represents is
a boy or a girl, not tell who its mother
was. He simply denies a rumor current
that the child was born to Fairs wife be-
fore her marriage TO Fair.
You may entirely eliminate Mrs. Fair
from this proposition" he said. Beyond
that have not a word to say"
Prove your case or go to jail" Is the
attitude of Charles Neal. manager OF the
Fair estaae, toward Cannon Mr.. Nell
has absolutely declined to investigate pri-
vateiy what facts may lie behind Can
mons claim.
Former Captain Of Detectives Seymour.
outside manager OF the Fair estate, de-
nounces the proposition" as fraud ana
biackmail of the kind that has been at
tempted with the passing OF nearly every
millionaire in California He says that
the Fair estate will bring 'the conspira-
tors" as he calls them. TO justice as soon
as they show their hand.
This claim Ia sprung at time" said
Seymour when the estate is ready 20
Improve all its properties, and We are not
going to submit to II. Cannon says that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
QUITE
A BAD
RUNAWAY
Charles Peck Thrown From
Wagon, Scalp Cut, Jaw Broken
and Skull May Be Fractured

A serious runaway accident occurred
on Appitt and North Main streets at $50
this morning.
Charles Peck was driving q horse at
tached to a delivery wagon. the OUTFIT no
Ing the property Of John oertx, a prod
uce dealer.
When on Lppitt street the horse be-
came frightened from some unknown
cause and ran down the hill.
At North Main street the runaway col
lided With trolley popt.
Mr.. Peck was thrown out and made un-
conscious.
fee, 676 North Main street, and from
there was conveyed to the Rhode Island
hospital.
HIS scalp was cut. his jaw broken. and
Mr.. Peck 70 Al years Old and resides In
Loughran place.
The horse was quite badly cut.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
WARREN
MeSsrs. Hoar and Peck Choice
Of tho Republicans.

Last evening the Republicans OF Warren
held their caucus In the district court
room and nominated Joseph b. Hoar for
senator and Samuel l. Peck for repre-
sen ntatfve. Mr.. Peck was also nominated
for state central committeeman.
The following town committee was
elected: William M. MoKenzie, CHAIR
man John Sinister. John Sailant. VIII
liam s. Wilmarth. Richard s. Smith,
Napoleon Poisson, Wladislau Ulewics,
Arnold Schaer Gilbert r. Cole and
James M Young. Speeches were made
by Chairman Handy, Joseph b. Hoar,
Samuel l.. Peck and James NJ. Young.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
At SOUTH JAMESTOWN

Last night the Democrats OF South
Kingstown held a short caucus at Wake
field at which Edmund Walker was nom
mated for senator and Charles A. Clarke
for representative. For town committee
the following were elected: Edmund
Walker. @. b. Hazard. J. p. Mallory,
George Dockary and William s. Gould
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
EXETER HARMONIOUS

Yesterday afternoon the Republicans OF
Exeter held their caucus. and a large
number OF voters were presented The
greatest harmony prevailed and the fol-
lowing ticket was unanimously elected:
For senator-J. II. Edwards; for repre-
sentative-G. A. Money
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
STRIKE ENDS
New York PTossmen and Press
Feeders Will Return TO Work.

New York. Oct r.--A settlement was
reached early today OF the strike Of Union
Pressmen and Press Feeders, employed
in the big sob printing houses Of this
city.
IL is understood the demands of the
strikers. who numbered nearly 1000. werc
granted in regard 90 an increase OF wages.
but that non-union men nov AZ work viii
be retained and given an opportunity for
joining the union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
BOMB BURST
Boy Killed During Celebration
Of Feast Day by Italians.

New York. Oct 1t-By tho bursting OF
a bomb a boy named Michael Psslio was
instantly killed last night and three per
sons were seriously injured.
The accident grew out ~ the celebration
OF the Feast % 81. Sebastian which took
place I'm the Italian coleny I'm the Bronx
The explosion occurred just after the
disbanding Of parade In which 2ep
persons participated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
NORTH SMlTHHELO DEMOCRATS

North Smithheld Democrats assembled
In caucus yesterday afternoon and nomi-
mated George w. Hammond for senator
and Joshua w. waddell for representa-
tive Metcalf u. Marsh was elected
member OF the state central committee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
NOMINATION PAPERS

Nomination papers have been filed with
the secretary OF state by Sm.thfield citi-
zcns and Richard T. Whtehouse nomina-
ted for senator. and Frederick l.. Austin
for representative. There are 64 names on
the papers and II is said most of them are
Republicans
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
THE WEATHER

Boston. oct. H.-Forecast for New Eng
land: Partly cloudy tonight and We'd
nesday; cooler tonight Fresh westerly
winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
NARRAGANSETT

Narragansett Democrats yesterday af-
ternoon nominated ]. c. Tucker, Jr, for
senator. and Thomas @. Hazard, Jr., for
Representatives
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14

resertatives. Clark Burdiok. William p.
Bufrum. v. NJ. Francis, Horace N. Haz-
zard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
NEWSLETS

De trout he'll sometimes loaf an wait,
Den kinder wink at you,
De bass he ketch right holt de bait,
An break your pole In two.
De perch he am so dredful small
He scarcely makes a taste.
An the carp. whene'er he bites at all.
Am only so much waste;
De eel am such slipp'ry ting
A nigger 'fTaid OF him;
While de turtle he am sho'ly king
OF all de frauds dat swim
But de catfish wild de forked tall
De fish wild de ysller sides
De one what bites In calm or gale
Am de fish 10 stun our hides
He takes yo' bait an gulps n down.
Clean down 10 his livin' place.
He am de FISH. fried good an brown,
Dat sholy Ats my case.
Recreation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14
0LNEYv|LLE.

be begun as soon as the mill now under
way had been completed.
TINKER LEONARD ARRESTED.
James. better known as Tinker Leon
ard, was arrested on Olneyville square
this morning by Patrolmen Bourne and
Preme Court Ha ,Ds saRas mon,Ss ssqsd by hs
legged that Leonard made an assault upon
Joseph Saunders, the cobbler. on Plain
some one that would go bali for him, but
when hts case was called in the higher
court he failed TO respond.
LeSnard sSna,d has been a msnaer OF old tubs:
father before HIM, and at one time the
family lived on Huntington avenue but
SSar5 %e5 %1ds Sss seI aSser aeas at e.Snv ES svS
where in this city. who is highly re-
spected.
T1LDEN CLUB MEETS.
The Tllden club. held very enthusi-
astic meeting Ia the armorY OF the En-
met Rifles last evening, the president.
lowing well-known and popular young
men were put in the field: For alderman
Pete, Peter G. Cannon, o9uacilmen. Henry NJ.
rain and Thomas Armstrong.
DIsLocATED HIP.
Dennis McGirr. a. cripple. living at IS
store at 1s7 valley street was taken TO
the Rhode Island hospital last evening.
suffering with d disfocated hip. Mr.. Mo-
chair. and fell while getting into this
last evening.
GENERAL MENTION.
A horse attached 10 an express wagon
owned by Rocco Borimilo ran away at
the Cranston store last evening and was
stopped on Odd Fellows square by a clti-
zen
Patrolman Irwin found a roll OF bills
on the square last evening which can be
found at the Charfee street station by
proving property.
Now that the coal strike appears TO be
at an end some OF the coal and wood
dealers OF this place are hedging on con.
Scltuate and other towns I'm the state.
Willow camp, Modern Woodmen of
America. held a well attended session I'm
Stokes hall last evening, when a number
of candidates were admitted
Patrolman Devine OF the Chaffee sire,
station. who has been sick for a number
OF days; was reported to be somewhat
A party consisting OF T. r. Parker. DIR.
Griffin, DR.. Whitford. Messrs. A; r.
Snspmand SendoS Fe Ferrs % And az GegyFs BSh
pond fishing.
Patrolman Luby. who spent n portion
Of his vacation at Washington ID. G, and
The Irish Catholic Benevolent union
met in the Anthony building last evening
and transacted considerable routine busi-
ness.
Ex- x-Chief OF Police n. y. Holbrook OF
Johnston is said TO have made up his
mind TO 60 into the coal and wood traffic
on odd Fellows square.
Patrolman j. T Byron OF the Knight
street station and a resilient OF this place
has returned from his annual vacation.
The Sunset club met last evening and
enjoyed n venison supper.
= young man less than 10 years old
was taken 60 the Central station from
this district early last evening for being
drunk
patroiman Dooly. who was reported
sick at the Chaffee street station, report
ed for duty last evening
patrolman James Flynn OF the Chanee
street station started on his furlough this
morning. -
Mounted Patrolman Harmon will re-
turn from his vacation this evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-14

be begun as soon as the MIL now under
way had been completed
The Washington times., 1902-06-29
MINERS HOPEFUL AS
SEVENTH WEEK ENDS
GIBSON ARRESTED
IN ATLANTIC CITY
Charged With Embezzling Funds of a
Firm for Which He Was
Bookkeeper

Campbell F. Gibson. who has been
wanted by the local police on the
charge of embezzlement, was arrested
at Atlantic City yesterday, and will
probably be brought back to Washing
ton within the next two or three days.
Gibson is charged with making away
with SCAT belonging to local firm. He
disappeared on March Il, and it was
not until the past day or two that any
thing was heard of him.
Detectives Peck and Miller. who were
assigned to the case. secured informa-
tion upon which Detective Miller went
to Atlantic City yesterday morning In
the evening Captain Boardman received
a dispatch saying that the fugitive had
been arrested. 1t is understood he has
been working in hotel there.
He is thirty-seven years old, and
formerly resided at 1871 Thirteenth
Street northwest, and is said to have a
wife and twg small children, now lIv-
ing with Mrs. Gibson's parents in this
city.
The Washington times., 1902-06-29
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

New WIZARDS. B Manning. PhiladeI-
rhia c. J. Clarke, St. Louis: Z. l.. Rus
sell. Mobile: c. 4. johnson. Thomas J.
hains. St Louis: f. A. Roberts. Kansas
City, George l.. w Whitecomb New
York; Z. Heap. England: F. NJ. Parker,
/. Moyer, New York; c. W. Whitney.
Kansas City; ". +. Kelly, Philadelphia; !;
S. Pardon, New York.
The Raleigh-E. A. Dawson. Chicago:
6. Evans Boston; c. e. Crosby. Ohio;
c. 3 Clark. Philadelphia; c. s. Austin.
Texas; W. J. Crawford, New York; l.
N. Stonehart. Texas; a. Lackman, Ohio:
A Mccoy, New York; S. Dixon, Vir-
Gipia z. Burke, Delaware.
The Arlington-E. s. Lawrence. E.
Houston. New York; D. W. Heaiy. Chi
cago.
The Shoreham-Ceorge Mcdonald.
Chicago; 5. 7. Range. Pennsylvania; W
c. Forbes. Boston; 4. 4. Oye. New
York.
Riggs Houses. ". Scott, PhiIadel-
phia H. J. Adams. Ohio; J. H. Gath
Ing. Norfolk. Va; r W. Simmins. Raj
eigh y. c.
The Fairfax-E. II. Reynolds. Boston.