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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
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kOouunueu fTOm EdSe One.t
Details OF the explosion were obtained
when the Massachusetts, arrived here to-
day. The explosion occurred in the star
board after eight-tnch turret, shortly be-
fore noon yesterday and was duo 10 the
primer while the breach OF the gun was
open
The full charge exploded IN the turret
and killed or injured all the crew OF the
gun. numbering nine men. Ensign Ward
h. Workman. who was In charge OF the
furret. escaped all injury, though he was
standing near the scene OF the explosion
Magnificent discipline was Immediately
shown by tho officers and crew OF the
baitleships. Capt. Harry Lee. command
ing tho marine guard OF the vessel and
Ensign Clarence A. Adele Immediately
flooded the turret with water and Lieut.
Charles II. Hughes and gunner Kulwein
went below 10 the magazine. picking up
powder charges and preventing further
explosions. while Lieut.. William G. Cole
and Gun Capt. Coneman entered the tur-
ret and withdrew the charge from the
2ther gun. whose breech was open.
TWO OTHERS MAY DIE.
San Juan. Porto Rico. Jan. 17.-Fiye
men were killed and four others were
wounded. two Of them probably fatally
by the explosion OF powder charge OF
an elght-inch gun on board the United
States battieship Massachusetts, yester-
day morning while at arget practice Off
Cuiebra Island.
RESCUE OF SURVIVORS.
rhc survivors OF the guns crew when
rescued were burned. mutilated and near
ly dead. one man whose clothing was on
fire jumped overheard
The last words OF all the men taken
from the turret In dying condition were
practically the same: Il did my duty
Love TO home"
The GOODNESS and discipline Of the Of
hcers and men were credit 20 the navy
In less tsan a minute three streams OF
water were pouring into the turret pre-
venting the charge IN the other egh. Inch
gun from exploding.
THE DEAD
Washington. Jan. s.-The ext Of Ad-
niral Higgins dispatch IL as foliows:
San Juan, Porto Rico. Jan. II
Secretary Navy. Washington.
Powder charge exploded accidentally
In eight inch turrent Masss chusetts
cause being Investigated by board
Dead a. Hcndriksen. boatswain
mate.
n. II. Losser. apprentice
81 II. Malincwsh. landsman
TX. J. Platt ordinary seaman.
Robert Rule. ordinary seaman.
TIE INJURED
w. W. A. schert. apprentice; ASS
Tacke. coxswain. j. q. Paterson ordi-
nary seaman. a ~ Dosse,t. ordinary
seaman
The record. Of the navy department
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17


A large crowd gathered at the Ameri-
can Lane pier and cheered as she came
In with her passengers for whose safety
grave fears had been felt for several
days As the steamer passed up the IL
yer before the docking tugs hsa=taken
charge or her those who had been anx-
tously awaiting her arrival gave vent 70
their feelings by cheering and waving
nags and handkerchiefs.
The signals were answered from the
steamer and then there was more cheer
ting
When the steamer came within speak
Ing distance the excitement on the pier
grew When tho first and second cabin
passengers passed the gang planks, once
the lines were fast. and they got beyond
the rope enclosure they were gathered TO
the arms Of their waiting relatives.
WEEPING FOR JOY.
The women in most cases were weeping
for Joy. Similar scenes occurred among
the steerage passengers. When the pas
sengers started ashore a quartermaster
was placed on guard at every gang plank
with orders from the dock superin tendent
not TO allow any one 10 20 on board.
None OF the ships officers was allowed to
come ashore.
The passengers freely expressed their
feelings Al the delay. A. Partlett Lloyd
OF Baltimore. one OF the signers OF the
1rst cabin passengers resolution, said
There was no pleasure nor gayety
aboard the ship. Every one was as de-
pressed and angry as men and women
could be In such a situation Suspicion be-
gan from the very moment we left
Southampton.
When IL first began to be rumored
obout the ship that the boilers were de-
fecuve and leaky and we sought informa-
tion from the officers and stewards we
could learn nothing.
Our fears were either laughed at or
5ocuiarly evasive answers were made.
CHANGED THEIR ATTITUDE.
but when the officers saw that we
were in deadly earnest and would not be
denied In our endeayor TO know the
truth they changed their attitude and
told uh promptly what we wanted 10
know. OF told US that they knew nothing
about the cause OF the delay.
All OF the first class passengers have
put their cases into the hands OF myself
and Mr. Bsrnei as their lawyers and au-
thorized us TO makt such claims against
the company as we see fit and 10 endeav-
or TO collect damages" 80
Victor 3. Alien. Of Stamford. Conn.
one OF the first class passengers. said:
Il was In Paris and heard that the ST.
Louis had arrived at Southampton wioh
her boilers in a lealy and defective con-
dition. ] went To the agent of the line
In Paris, told him OF the reports, and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
AFTER 20 YEARS
1000 Suits Against Government
Cleared From Calendar.

New York. Jan. l7.-After pending for
about % years. nearly all the 1000 surss
brought against the United States gov
ernment by importers OF hat trimmings
have been cleared OF the calendar.
While there was n total OF nearly $780,
G00.t00 involved the government has es-
capped with payments aggregatinR only
s. 000 900.
only about hundred OF these cases
are left. Il is said. and the aggregate of
the olsimE I'm these is aboGt $4,000. Ex-
pcrts say that N the plaintiff recover
more than $4,000 they are lucky
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
CUSHION COMFORT SHOE.

one of tho most trying experiences In
life Is The breaking IN Of a new pair OF
shoes and while the buying of other
articles OF apparel IL "a pleasures the pur-
chase " new pair " shoes Is regard %
ed with almost terror. But this need
trouble the ladies of Providence and
vicinity no longer for n postal dropped 10
Nalpole q Co, A3S Banigan building viii
bring an expert lady shoe nt,er 10 vour
house and ~ you perfectly with "a pair
OF their new stylish cushion comfort
shoes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
Their CONDITION SATISFACTORY.

New York, Jan. 17.--Seven patients upon
whom Or. Adolf Lorenz operated I'm this
city ana one on whom Dr. Muller oper-
atod were shown at a meeting of the or
rhopedic section OF the Academy OF Medi.
cine last night. and in each instance the
condition was SATISFACTORY.
The children were able TO walk ahou,
without pain. but the retaining casts can.
not be removed for months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
TOOK OATH OF OFFICE.

Yesterday afternoon Gardiner G. Sims.
who was elected a member OF the Provi-
dence board of police commissioners, APP
peared atethe Office OF Secretary OF State
Bennett, and. before Assistant Secretary
OF state ]. Fred Parker. took the oath OF
ofire lie will serve for one year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
KNOCKED DOWN
Supposedly Badly Injured Young
Man Comes Round All Right.

The police were called upon just after
12 o'clock, this morning. to investigate
be OF a very serious character.
The victim OF the assault was a young
man named Mitchell
one OF gang of young men. standing z
In front OF the Browning & Kings store.
resented something Mitchell said. gave
him an upper cut and knocked him down
and out.
Mitchelrs head struck with great force
on the paving and IL was feared that his
skull had been fractured.
He soon recovered, however. and was
sent TO his home. No arrests were
made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
FELL FROM DERRICK.

Joseph Ennis a Portuguese. employed
by contractors who arc erecting n build
inr on Lincoln field Brown univor sitv
fen from derrick az l0.D o'clock this
morning
The drop was about 20 feet and IN fall
ing Ennis struck upon some object which
injured his hack
He was gIven temporary treatment at
the Rhode leland hospital and then sent
- HE homo ou frcelsorn avenue Bast
aiderod serious
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
Or. SULLIVAN SlVES DINNER PARTY.

DR. jones v. Sullivan gave n dinner
party az II NJ his residence on WHyland
avenue. on Tuesday evening. in honor of
Mir. Gerard Barry the celebrated por.
trait rainter OF Philadelphia
Mr. barry is tho artist Of tho portrait
OF Mrs. r. Bruce Merriman or this city,
which IL now an exhibition at tho riiicp
Thurtor company and has bccn I'm ihis
city IN tho interest of this beautiful por-
trait.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
RESTRAINED
Temporary Injunction Against
John W. Cole Granted by Court

A decree for a temporary injunction was
the supreme court this morning. In the
case of J. Wilson McCrillis VS.. John w.
Cole.
1. was ordered that the respondent be
restrained from entering upon the prem
ises described in the complainants bill.
until a bearing shall be had upon the
compIainants bill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
CL LAIMS $4,000
Anna F. Sullivan Was Thrown
From Gar by Collision.

Anna F. Sullivan has entered IN the
common pleas division of the supreme
court a suit against the Union Railroad
company for 5000. The plaintiff was rid
ing in an open car, and when at the
junction OF WeybosSet and Mathewson
streets was thrown FROM the car 10 me
ground by jar caused by another car
collldlnx with the one In which she was
riding. The plaintiff was severely In
iiIred
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
PUBLIC HEARING

Senate Chambar.
Providence, Jan IS 1904
The committee on the Judiciary OF the
Senate will hear all persons interested I'm
An Act In amendment OF Section II OF
Chapter al of the General Lava pryyd-
ing that tho Appellate Division OF the
supreme Court shall have no power 10 a.
rect the entry OF judgment In certain
causes. In the Committee Room No gll
on TUESDAY, Jan. 20. 1909. upon the risin4
G. f. cIiAMPLIN. Chairman
JOHN w. SWEENEY, Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
IS SHORT Of COAL ,

Halifax n. e.. Jan. 1.-THE Hamburg
hmerlcsn nne stesmer Anems. ,, Tg.n
deiphia. arrived here this morning short
W coal and Will proceed for her destins-
tion this afternoon Tho ship encoun-
tered very heavy weather on the Western,
ocean. but suffered no damage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
COUNSEL FEE
But Mrs. Smith Was Refused
Allowance by the Court.

In the case OF Margaret Y. Smith
against William IL. Smith. which was
heard In the common pleas division OF
ths supreme court this morning the pc
titlonsr was allowed 81 per week and
custody of child. but no counsel fees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17

TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
This signature on ev.
cry box, 25c. -. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17

wANTED-BRfGHT, INTELLIGENT
young man or lady stenographer. oulch
worker VIII have opportunity n learn
business. Salary first year n0o per
week. Address IL" News ofics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
FINANCIAL NEWS
New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by FLETCHER
a TAPPAN. street floor Banigan Build
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow: Sun rises at 710; sun sets
at +:42. High tides at II 3S a. IN. and IL
p. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17

- - ~ iris siennursie 70 srsry rvusa>
"a NN Laxative Br0mo. .Quinine
~ - (<Tv1t->eAs remedy that . cold Al
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-17

You ran save from 20 IS per cen,
ny trading at John oConnels.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-11-05
A Plague Of Mosquitoes.

correspondent from Sioux Falls,
s. D., tells this story. He says: For
few hours an evening or two ago
the residents of Toronto, S. D., had
reason to believe section of New
Jersey had temporarily been moved
to South Dakota. Without the slight
est warning a dense cloud of mosaui
toes settled over the town, and for a
brief period were practically in COM
plete possession. There were billions
of the insects, and they fairly swarm.
ed about the electric lights and in
front of every building from which
a light shone through the doors and
windows. Great numbers OF the pests
we're destroyed by men and boys light
Ing newspapers and burning them.
The next morning the sidewalks were
covered with dead mosquitoes"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-11-05
A PROMINENT CHURCH WORKER SAYS
SHE OWES HER LIFE TO PE-RU-NA.
HER GREAT FORTUNE.
A WOman Saved From Lifelong
Misery and Made Happy
and Useful.

A woman confined to the house for sew
eral years with chronic female derange-
ment had finally given up hope of being
cured.
She had tried physician after physician,
and remedy after remedy. without any per-
manent improvement
Her treatment had cost her husband, who
was poor man. hundreds of dollars. They
had been obliged to deny themselves many
comforts of life in order to get money
enough to pay the physicians.
The woman had become weak, nervous
and wretched, and scarcely able to keep
out of her bed Her children were grow
ing up neglected and ragged because of the
want of a mothers care Her husband
was becoming discouraged and broken
down with overwork.
Picking up the paper one day she hap
pened to read an item which contained the
news that DR.. Hartman would treat such
cases free of charge by letter. She imme-
diately wrote the doctor describing her case,
and giving him all her symptoms.
She soon received letter telling her ex-
actly what to do, and what medicines and
appliances to get. She tegan the treat
ment (the principle remedy being Peruna)
at once, and in few weeks she was well
and strong again. able to do her own work.
This offer of free home treatment TO wom-
en- is still open TO all who may need the sorv-
ices of this eminent physician. All letters
applying for treatment will be promptly
answered, and be held strictly confidential.
Miss Annie Hoban, Post Pocshontas Of
Yemassee Council of Red Men (Womens
Branch), writes from 872 Eighth Ave.
New York:
Three months ago was troubled with
backache and troublesome heaviness about
the stomach. Sleep brought me no rest for
it was restless sleep. The doctor said my
nervous system was out of order but his pre-
scriptions didn't seem TO relieve me. was
told that Peruna was good for building up
the nervous system. After using it for two
months know now that It's Iwant to say
that it made new woman of me. The tor
turing symptoms have all disappeared and
feel myself again. Peruna did me more good
than all the other medicines have taken"
ANNIE HOBAN.
Miss Mamie Powell, Lake Charles Lou
isiana, writes:
II sincerely believe that Peruna is wom-
ans best friend, for it has certainly been that
tome | had had headaches, backaches and
other aches every month Tor long time, but
shortly after began taking Peruna this was
thing of the past, and | have good reason to
be grateful. take bottle every spring and
fall now, and that keeps my health perfect.
and certainly am more robust now than
have been before and am weighing more.
do not think anyone will be disappointed in
the results obtained from the use of Pc
runa. MISS MAMIE POWELL.
If you do not derive prompt and satisiac-
tory results from the use of Peruna, write
at once to DR.. Hartman, giving full state
ment of your case, and he will be pleased
to give you his valuable advice gratis.
Address DIR Hartman, President OF Tho
Hartman Sanitarium Columbus. o.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-11-05
WAS NOT MUCH TO TELL.
Simple Description of Hogs Lament
able Decease.

Simple Description Of Hogs Lament
able Decease.
Private" John Allen is responsible
for this one:
Last year there we're number OF
claims for damages brought against
one of the railroads in Mississippi by
the farmers in certain county of that
state. These claims arose out Of the
fact that many hogs had been killed
by the trains of the railroads in ques-
ton. A mixed commission was formed
Of railroad men and others to deter
mine the equity of these claims.
Among others questioned by this com.
mission was an old darby who claimed
to have been an eyewitness of the an
Inhalation of one hog.
Said the Chairman Of the commits
sion to Zeph:
"rell us, in as few words as pos
sible, how this hog was killed"
Old Zeph shifted huge cud Of to-
hacco from one cheek to the other,
cleared his throat, and then replied:
"Well, sah," said he, "as nearly as
kin make it out, it was dis way: he
train footed and den TUX him!"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-11-05
BUSY DOCTOR
sometimes overlooks a Point.


The physician is such a busy man
that he sometimes overlooks valu.
able point to which his attention may
be called by an intelligent patient
who is a thinker
About a year ago my attention
was called to Grape.Nuts by one Of
my patients" says physician Of Gin
cinnati.
AT the time my own health was
bad and was pretty well rundown
but saw in a minute that the theo-
rles behind Grape-Nuts we're perfect
and II the food was all that was
claimed for 1t It was a perfect food
so commenced to use Grape-Nuts
with warm milk twice a day and in a
short time began to improve IN every
way, and now | am much stronger.
feel 500 better and weigh more than
| ever did in my life
81 know that all Of this good is due
to Grape-Nuts and I am firmly con.
WINGED that the claims made for the
food are true. have recommended
and still recommend the food to a
great many Of my patients with splen-
did results, and in some cases the i'm.
proVement OF patients on this fine
food has been wonderful.
"As a brain and nerve food, in fact
as general food. Grape-Nuts stands
alone" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle treek, Mich.
Look in each package for copy
Of the famous little book, Tho Road
% Wensillas
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-11-05
Tho Opportunity Extended.

M. Labor has scored great sue
cess. In his speech in defense of the
Humberts he said: They have amass-
cd nothing, but devoted their lives to
toll and pressing anxiety. am sure
Nine. Humbert has never had so much
repose as she has had in prison" The
tender-hearted jury, many of whom
had mothers Of their own, decided to
extend this rare opportunity for rect
to a period Of five years.-London
Punch.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-11-05
NOT UP ON THE FASHIONS.
society Man Was Surprised at High
wayman's Ignorance.

OOCiShJ wan WaS Obl PIlSSN a. IllS'r
wayman's Ignorance.
George Davis, member of one Of
Baltimore's old families, and one of the
ushers at the wedding or the Earl of
Yarmouth and Miss Alice Thaw at
Plttsburg last spring, has recently
been visiting in Denver. He was re-
turning to his hotel from a dinner par.
ty when he was held up by footpads.
They went through his pockets and
were much disappointed at the results
--35 cents.
where is your watch?" demanded
one of the robbers, gruffly.
my watch!" exclaimed Davis, with
his highly cultivated English accent.
Don't you know, my dear fellow, that
1t is beastly bad form to wear watch
with evening clothes. You cannot be
up on the fashions"
60 on with yer fashions" drawled
the robber. GIVE us them pearl
studs" Taking them roughly out of
his immaculate shirt front they went
their way.-New York Times.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-11-05
sunuestlon 10 Drinkers.

Now, see here, Joe; be reasonable
before you condemn all the postmas'
tiers in the country because your let
ters do not reach their destination.
Listen to a scientific fact. 1t is this:
Experiments have proved that alcohol
destroys the adhesive properties of
the mucilage used on stamps, Get
your wife to lick the stamps and you
will have no further trouble about
your letters being held for postage
AraIaho Bee.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-11-05
IRON ,REE or VIENNA.
Cur GUS Relic Of the Past still standa
in That CITY.

Curious Relic Of the Past still standa
in That City.
Hardly the world over could there
be found tree which has come into
more intimate connection with the
youth DESTROYS of success in life
than the curious iron tree Of Vienna.
For in the old days, when 1t was the
custom Of every apprentice who had
attained to some degree of proficiency
in his trade to bid farewell to family
and friends and get out on foot to
seek his fortune, he went before
leaving the city and drove nail into
this trees trunk.
Should the nail drive straight, the
act was regarded as especially omi-
nous of success, and that his road
over difficulties would prove smooth,
but when it bent or broke in the driv-
ing the face of the apprentice turned
suddenly awry, he believing that
either he would fail utterly in life
or that success would only come to
him late and through most difficult
channels.
In the remnant Of the tree which
now remains so many nails have
been driven that not a vestige of its
original wood can be seen. Literally
its surface is hard 'as nails, while the
community Of those it presents is one
heterogeneous, fairly striving with
each other for place and prominence
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-11-05
An unanswerabIe conundrum.

The thoughtful querist was thought
full, and so they knew there was
trouble ahead.
why is 1t, he asked at length,
that a woman who has trotted her
daughter all over Europe in an effort
to marry her to what she considers an
eligible mana woman who has de
voted her whole time and her whole
mind to throwing out nets-will weep
bitter tears at the altar when her ef
forts are crowned with success and
sne has disposed Of her daughter in &C
cordance with the plans she has made
and has struggled so hard to carry
out?"
But no one felt competent to answe'
the question.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-11-05
Elinhf Of Rirda

The fact that day birds become noe
turnal at migration time, uttering
notes used on no other occasion in the
year; that they fly at a speed beyond
their ordinary powers, and at nights
beyond their ordinary haunts, leads
DR.. Gatke to believe that they pos.
sess in their powers Of fight and soar
ing some principle not employed on
any other occasion, aud Hitherto not
taken into account by naturalists.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-11-05
Obeys Instructions.

Stranger-Are the walters here at
tentive to you? Pretty Cashier-Sir-
r-r-r! Stranger-Oh, no offense. as
sure you. was only carrying out the
instructions as printed on the bill Of
fare which says: please report any
inattention of walters to cashier" And
l thought If they were inattentive to
you l would report ihem-that's all
Baltimore American.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-11-05
Secretary WOman's State Fedora
ton Says; 'Pe-ru-na Does More
Than is Claimed for it."

Mrs. Julia NJ. Brown, Secretary of the
Woman's State Federation of California.
writes from 1917 Fifth ST., Los Angeles,
Cal, as follows:
Il have never known of any patent med
icine which did what it professed to do ex-
cept Peruna. This remedy does much more
than it claims, and while have never adj
vocated any medicine l feel that it is but
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-11-05
Saves Money for Earmers.

It has been estimated by an expert
in the employment Of the government
that agricultural machinery reduces
the number of men employed to do
given amount to one-third, while manu-
featuring machinery reduces the mum.
Der to one-fifth.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-11-05
Anthony Didn't Know Howe.

A man calling himself Anthony
Howe has been arrested in Carada on
a charge of embezzlement in England.
It is understood that he was acting
only as the tool of some other male
factors and they are now trying to
catch the man who showed Anthony
how.