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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
BETTER TONE.
IN STOCK
MARKET
There Was a Fair Amount Of
Investment Buy|ng-Soms
Shares Showed Further Decline

New York, Aug. 11.-Outwardly at least
a better feeling prevailed in Wall street
today and although the opening prices
were rather irregular the undertone was
steady Further investment buying OF
moderate proportions was one OF the
gratifying features.
Trading was comparatively light
throughout the morning session and to-
wards noon prices fell in a number OF
stocks, the most notable exception being
Reading which held firm. The short In
terest appeared 10 be rather active in the
granger group and Union Pacific and st.
Paul went of point. In the special
class the declines were rather more Sc
we're. Canadian Pacific which opened
with a smart gain over yesterdays close
receded with the other stocks later. The
steel issues bore evidence OF good sup
port
AT midday the whole list became dull
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
GOLF PLAY At MYOPIA,

Hamilton, Mass. Aug. 11.--Playlng on
the Myopia Hunt club golf course was
confined this forenoon 10 practice by both
the visiting British college teams and the
American teams, in anticipation Of the
foursome match between the players this
afternoon.
Walter J. Travis Of Garden City, the
former national champion. arrived today
from Vermont The officers OF the
United States Gold association had a
meeting with the captain OF the British
team and IL was arranged that I'm all
matches after tomorrow. played through
out the country there shall be foursomes
In the morning and singles In the after
noon. II Is likely that most Of the match.
es will be played with ii men on a side
and the singles for is holes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11

and sets at 6.5 p m. High tides at 1924
a. m. and 1873 p. m.
The following vessels have arrived in
this port In the past "a hours:
Steamer Plymouth. Griffin, New York.
Steamer fremont, Oweiler. New York.
Steamer New Shoreham, Dodge Block
Island and returned
Steamer Mount Hope. Ricketson, Block
Island and returned
Steamer Ruth b. Lutte, Fall River and
returned
Steamer City Of Newport, Rich. New
port and returned.
Steamer Richard Borden. Brown, Fall
River and returned
Steamer Queen City. Gray. Tiverton
and returned
Steamer Islander. Petty. Tiverton and
returned.
Tug NJ f. Ludenbach, Norfolk
Tug Walter A. Luckenback, Boston.
Tug S. Thomas Brown. Newport.
Tug John A Hughes, New York.
Tug r NJ. Waterman. New York.
Tug c. d. Sanford. New York.
Barge Berkeley. South Amboy. 80 tons
OF coal for East Greenwich.
Barge William l. Crugan. Edgewater
1883 tons OF coal for ]. r White.
Barge John J. Burlee. Perth Amboy
S26 tons OF coal for Providence & Fall
river steamboat company.
Barge Addie B. Bacon, Port Johnson,
752 tons OF coal TO order.
Barge Blizzard. Edgewater, sa2 tons of
coal for Doe & Little.
Barge Brilliant, Eiizabethport. GOA tons
of coal for Pawtucket.
Barge Banjo. Perth Amboy $50 tons OF
coal for r. +. Smith
Barge Bryant South Amboy 62s tons OF
coal for Pawtucket
Barge San Joaquin. Norfolk. 2437 tons Of
coal for the Railway company.
Barge Upton. Philadelphia, 1869 tons of
coal for Providence Gas company.
Steamer Longfellow, Frederickson. New
Jersey.
SAILED.
Steamer Dorchester. Baltimore.
Steamer Plymouth, New York.
Steamer Tt mont, New York
Tug c. II. Sanford New York. Tug NJ
G. Luckenback. Norfolk.
Tug Thos. S. Brown. Newport
Tug r. NJ. Waterman. New York.
Tug John A Hughes, New York
schooner Marian N. Cobb. Brunswick
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
At ROCKLhNO.


Bar Harbor. Me, Aug. lit was
learned today that the combined North
Atlantic fleet gathered here will rendez-
vous at Rockland instead OF this harbor
before participating in the joint army
and navy attack August z to 2s
The feet, except two training ships
which were considered too slow for the
trip. Ia scheduled to leave here at u
O'Clock tomorrow noon for Long Island
sound TO engage in manoeuvres and tao
tics. il Is expected to arrive at Oyster
Bay noxt Saturday and will be reviewed
by President Roosevelt next Monday.
The present intention is TO leave Oyster
Bay Monday night and be at Rockland
for two or three days before proceeding
for the joint attack on Portland
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
STRICKEN SUDDENLY.
Well Known West Greenwich Man Taken III
In City Tsdsy.

About / o'clock this afternoon Mr..
Thurston Catwell OF Westerly was taken
III at the Industrial Trust building and
removed TO the Rhode Island hospital
When examined at the hospital it was
found that Mr.. Catwell was seriously Ill.
II has not been yet determined just what
caused his illness but IL seems TO be some
chronic trouble.
Mr.. Catwell is about rs years OF age and
lives at West Greenwich. r. T., where he
Is well kniwn. He has been for years one
OF the most prominent figures in Kent
county politics. and II is mainly through
this that he Is so generally and popularity
known. Mr.. Catwell has a son at West
Greenwich, who has been notified. At
present his recovery seems very doubt
full
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
CLOSED FOR PRESENT.
6sasrsI Miles So Regards the Incident Of
Rls Retirement From Command Of Army.

Chicago Aug. 1.-THE Tribune today
prints an interview with General Nelson
A. Miles. who was asked to the man
ner OF hfs retirement from the command
Of the army and who is quoted as hav-
ing said:
The matter r. closed for the present
Those VINO read the brief order and who
have been cosntzant OF the events Of the
last few years will understand the situa-
tion. I believe that any one can run,
read and understand
The general denied any ambition TO be-
como commander OF the q. A. r.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
lAnOTTe kRRIGSsD At DOVER,

Dover. n H. Aug. li.-Iouis Lamotte.
the barber who was arrested yesterday on
the charge of cutting a fellow.w workman.
Daniel Bohan with q razor was arraigned
IN the police court today and pleaded not
guilty
Owing 20 the condition of Bohan the
case was continued for one week Bail
was fixed at 5000 and being unable "a
secure that amount TIE defendant wAs
committed n jail
The alleged assault occurred yesterday
Iamott and Bohan. II IL said, had a dis.
pute over the question OF half holiday
and Bohan received q bad razor cut In
the throat and one IN the leg. A physi
clan testified today that Bohan's oondi
ton is very serious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
NOW OWNS CHURCH.

North Brooknsld. Mass. Aug ii-st
Anne's church which has been the cause
Of numerous disputes between two
French Canadian factions has finally be-
come the property OF Rev. Father J. E
Berger the pastor.
Father Berger is the priest who was
accommodated by Rt Rev Thomas n
Beaven. Roman Catholic bishop of
Springfield for taking a large number
Of psrfshlonerS from the regular ohruh-
many ~ whom are said 90 have returned
20 the Old pareh st. Annes IN tho
church erected by those who took part
in the revolt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
BUSINESS BEGINS.
At Todsy's Session Of the international
typographical Convent Ion.

Washington. Aug 1.-THE real business
OF the convention OF the International
Typographical union began today with
the presentation OF the report OF the COM
mittee on laws. The report contained
numerous recommendations for congress
among them being suggestion to make
permanent the monthly assessment Of
FIVE cents per capita for defense fund
as provided by the Los Angeles conven-
tlon.
The suggestion aroused considerable de-
bate. but ultimately was adopted. There
also was considerable discussion OF
proposition 10 permit local unions 10 fix
the time allowed TO apprentices TO learn
the use OF typesetting machines at three
months and the proposition was adopted.
The convention adjourned at noon for
the day after 10 OF the 70 recommends
tions made by the committee on laws had
been concurred in.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
A LIVELY klXuP.

There was quite a lively fracas between
two of the employees at the new building
Two OF the laborers there were In the eel
lar working. when another came down
from one Of the floors above TO obtain n
piece Of planking
lie picked up "A piece that was being
used BY another workman and started on
with a. He refused 90 put the board
down when requested. when the other
man 'Dick" Hicoli, stepped on the low
er end OF N and caused Il to fall. This
angered the other man and small fight
was started. I'm which Nicoli got the worst
of a.
The other man. Manual Tonic. seized a
brick I'm the melee and landed n with
some force against the others head. re-
moving a large Bit Of the scalp. Friends
OF the two men then separated them,
and the work proceeded as usual. The
wound made by the brick was about as
wide as the palm OF q hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
HE'S CAPTAIN AND CREW.
Skipper Couldn't Get Sailors, 50 He Is
Sailing Schooner Alone.

Boothbay Harbor. Me, Aug. 11.-Unable
to obtain a single sailor. Captain Cam
bragg, aged 70 years and lame. set sail
on his sO-ton two-masted schooner New
Boxer today. weighed anchor and sailed
for Salem, Mass, with a cargo of lum-
Der.
He sailed from Bangor with one man,
who ran away as soon as the schooner
reached here and after laying a week
Captain Cambrage. who is a Rockland
man, became discouraged and decided
TO navigate his schooner single handed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
THE COTTON CROP.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE weather bu-
reau's weekly summary or crop condi-
lions says with regard 90 cotton:
Generally cotton has made favorable
progress, but continues unusually late
Some complaints are received from South
Carolina. Florida and Mississippi. but as
a rule very little complaint OF rust or
shedding IL reported. The crop has made
good growth throughout the belt and is
generally well fruited No picking is re-
ported and u r. estimated that this work
will not be general In Texas before Sep
tember
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
DIRIGIBLE BALLOON.
Successfully Tested al San francesca BY
Or. 6erth.

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE Examiner
caps that ID. August Gerth. an aeronaut
Of % years experience. has just made an
ascension from this city in dirigtbis
balloon or airshute which he has con-
structed- He did not cut loose from
cable connections with the ground. but
claimed that the balloon was FUZZY under
control and that he steered II up and
down. back and forth and around at will.
Three times. IL is said, the ship as
cended and descended. its fight in the
stiff hreese being accorded triumph by
the inventor and those who saw IL. Dr.
Gsrth is a native OF France and a grad
uate Of the University OF California.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
FELL WITH LADDER.
0usIsy Sues Sumner q kutIer For $1,000
Damages For Personal injuries.

Albert Ousiey of Pawtucket has
brought suit against Joseph Sumner and
Jacob Kotter Of this city, who carry on
the business Of manufacturing jewelers.
to recover $4,000. on July is. 1909. Mr.
ousley was at work on a ladder under
the personal direction OF Mr.. Kotter.
The latter, II Is claimed. let the ladder
drop and Mr.. ousley was thrown with
great violence to the ground Two fin-
gers Of the plaintiffs right hand were
dislocated and his back was badly
wrenohsd and bruised. James Il. Bani-
gan Is Mr.. ousley's attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
ONLY THREE DAYS A WEEK.

williamstown. Mass. Aug 1.-THE Bos.
ton finishing works here are running
only three days a week because ~ a
lack OF orders
Some Of the employees OF the williams
town Manufacturing company which fail
"a % start its mills yesterday left for
North Adams. where they secured EN-.
pioyment In one of the mills there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
FIRE SET
TO COVER
ROBBERY
$50 In Money and -Four Rings
Taken From tho Ton0msnt'
Of the Vaughan Family.

A part OF the mystery of the incen-
diary fire at l41 Beacon avenue last night
IL explained.
The fire which was set in four differ
ent rooms Of Charles Vaughan's tene-
ment was evidently started TO cover up
the work OF thief.
After the Are had been extinguished
MIR. and Mrs. Vaughan returned from a
call they had been making on the east
side OF the river.
Mrs. Vaughan discovered that her
bureau drawer had been ransacked and
that B7 I'm bills, q wedding ring valued at
$40 and three others az 50 had been stolen.
The property was in the drawer when
she left the house at o'clock In the
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
Cen TENhIAL DAY.


Wilton. Me. Aug. 1l.-Today was cell
ebrated as centennial day In the old
home week exercises here. II being the
Tooth anniversary OF the Incorporation Of
the town of Wilton. A salute OF 100 guns
was fred at dawn.
In addition 10 games. a literary pro-
gram was arranged for this afternoon.
afternoon which included an address
OF welcome by Or. A. p. Adams. presi-
dent Of the centennial committee. an ora
tion by Hon. Robetrt Luce of Somerville.
Mass. a poem by Mrs. Sarah e Lowell
and an historical address by Hon. c. IL.
Blanchard Fireworks this evening will
1lose the celebration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
BANK
DID NOT
OPEN
Cashier Only One Who Knows
Combination and H0 Has Not
Been Seen Since Saturday.

Cincinnati. o., Aug. 1.-THE police are
unable 60 locate John X. Brown, cashier
OF the Union bank at New Holland o.
lie boarded a train for Cincinnati last
Saturday and he has not been seen since.
The bank was unable 10 open yesterday
as Brown has the combination and there
is great excitement in New Holland. to-
day.
II Is said the deposits approximate
500. 900 and II Is believed the money will
ell be found In the banks vaults when
experts from this city arrive and open
the safe Cashier Brown stood very
high and the general impression Is that
ne has met with foul play.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
MARTINIQUE
SWEPT BY
CYCLONE
sevsn Persons Killed at Trlnlts.
Houses Unruofsd and Largs
Trees UpTooted.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE state de-
pertment today received a dispatch from
Consul Jewell at Fort De France. dated
yesterday confirming the press report OF
. diastrous cyclone In that island The
dAapatch Gays:
Terrific cyclone visited entire island
mffnight Saturday; great damage crop
and fruits: many houses In Fort De
France unroofed; trees three and two
feet thick uprooted. One killed. Con-
suiate intact. At Trinite seven killed.
many houses destroyed. Smaller towns
damaged New villages Tiveh. Aond.
la Hays. Fourn4oIs and Recuiee destroy
cd. rendering 5000 sufferers last years
catastrophe again Homeless. Reports in
tertor island definite. Great discourage
ment-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
INCREASE OF CAPITAL.
Stockholders In Bourne Mill at Fall River
10 Vote on the Proposition.

Fall River, Aus. IA meeting OF the
stockholders Of the Bourne mills will be
held August II 10 consider a proposition
by the directors 10 increase the capital
stock from s4oO 900 to q. l.OOO. 900.
Some time ago 1900. 900 debenture
bonds were issued at the completion Of a
weave shed for the corporation. and Il is
expected that the money raised by the
new stock issue will take up these bonds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
roR oVsR sixty YEARS

MRS. wINsIow's SOOTHING sYRrrp
has been used for over sixty years bv
miilionse of mothers for their chiIdren
while teething with perfect anccess n
soothes the child. softens the gums. al.
lays ell pain. cures wind collie and is ,h.
best remedy for Dianhoea n will relieve
the poor little sufferer irnn ediatsiy. sold
by druggists In every part of the world
Twenty Ave cents a bottle. BE sure sna
ask for Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
THE CATTLE PROHIBITION,

London, Aug. lin the house Of
commons today In reply to the question
why. In view OF the United States pov-
ernments notification that the New Eng.
land states are free from disease. the
prohibition Of the importation OF cattle
into this country, was main a rep
resentative OF the board Of agriculture
replied that the evidence was not suf.
hcient 10 justify the withdra wal OF the
prohibition, but detailed information on
the subject was shortly expected
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
CHIEF or brotherhood.

Cleveland. O. Aug. li.-w. 8 Stone Of
Eldon. Ia has been elected m fil the
uneSpired term ar grand chief eng neer
Of tho Brotherhood Of Locomotive en-
Gineers.
After the election the executive COM
mittee OF the Brotherhood said that no
fear mead 10 be felt OF any radical change
I'm the policy OF tho Brotherhood and
that the new grand chief viii carry out
the conservative principles advocated by
p NJ. Arthur in every sense.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11

New Bedford. Aug. 1.-THE assessors
made public today the tax rate for 1904.
which will be SIS thousand "A opposed
20 s740 n thousand last year The
total valuation II ss2ss7.b2s
The population Of the city. estimated
on the number OF polls. is 7i.736
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
JOHN CROWLEY DEAD.

John Crowley. who was so badly man
gled at the Acorn street crossing late
yesterday afternoon. died today at l2:45
p. m. at the Rhode Isla nd hospital The
mans body was so horribly crushed that
he did not regain consciousness
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
STILL ALARM

Hose responded 10 = still alarm AZ I 20
o'clock this afternoon for a slight fre at
Dr Cooks residence. "a BENEFIT street.
caused BY a leaking Joint ~ gas stove;
no damage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
FOR INDEFINITE PERIOD.

Ofhcials say the shutdown of the cot
ton department of the Hamlet Textile
company al woonsocket is indefinite
and IL due 20 high prices of raw cotton.
About 100 people have been employed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
INTERNATIONAL CRICKET.

Edinburgh. Aug. 1.-THE cricket match
between the Philadelphia eleven and the
gentlemen of Scotland which began here
yesterday when the Philadelphinns made
s01 runs in their first innings was con
tinued today.
The Scottish team on going into bat
this morning made a poor showing
against the splendid bowling and fielding
Of the Philadelphians At lunch time
they had lost FIVE of their wickets for
thesSaltry total Of - runs.
The Kent cricket team will 60 10
America at the end Of August 10 play
a series Of matches
Group instantly relieved. Or. Thomas
Electric OIL Perfectly safe. Never falls.
At any drug store.
Every family should have Its house
hold medicine chest and the first bottle
In n should he Or Woods Norway Pine
syrup Natures remedy for coughs and
colds.
Itching piles7 Never mind II physicians
failed to cure you Try Doan's Oint-
ment. No failure there. 50 cents at any
drug store.
Burdock Blood Bitters gives a man a
clear head. an active brain. a strong. Wig
orous body-makes him ht for the battle
Of life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
TILL OF SALOON LOOTED.

Wendal r. Hogan's liquor saloon NJ s15
Eddy street was entered some time be
tween l2 O'Clock. midnight. and o'clock
this morning. The Tin was emptied for
t2S1G
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11

Arthur Reynolds. a member OF Hose
company IL, who resides at ~ Ford street,
fell from his bicycle az li:N A m. YES.
terday. sustaining contusions OF his head
and face. Or. w. L. Chapman OF 50 Ban.
EFT street attended him. Reynolds ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by n CURTIS
FLETCHER g. CO.. street floor. Bani-
n,ttl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises at 44s a. m
and sets at 6.5l p. m. High tides at 1912
a m. and 1879 p. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11

NJ Freez. & c. stor 100 49,.
p, +. r. e. n. & r 100 49,.
do. Sc .......L....... 100 49,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-11

Group instantly relieved DR. Thomas
Electric on. Perfectly safe. Never falls
At any drug store.
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-24
VETERAN DEAD.

Col A. A. Harrison, direct de-
scendent of President Benjamin Har :
rison, died at his home in Fruita at
an early hour this morning at the ad-
vanced age of 81 years, having been
born October IS, 1922, at Cynthiana.
Kentucky. Col. Harrison served in
the Mexican war and when the civil
strife opened he enlisted in the 24th
Missouri and served three months and
then raised the 31st Missouri regiment
and was made Captain. At the seige
of Atlanta for meritorious work he
was promoted to the Colonel of the
regiment, and was brave and loyal
soldier through the war. In 1880 Mr.
Harrison left Kentucky and emigrated
20 Missouri. From there he came
to Fruita in 1883. H. leaves four
sons. Mr.. Harrison was a member of
William Mckinley Post. G. A r., of
Fruita The funeral will occur to-
morrow at 10 a. m and all old G. a.
r. men are invited to attend. Under
taker Gourley has charge of the fun
eral arrangements
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-24
TWO WOMEN ASSAUL TED.

st. Louis, June 23-Two women,
one white and the other colored. were
assaulted and left for dead about three
and halt miles east of EastSt. Louis
this afternoon and posse is out look
ing for negro described by one of
his victims. If he should be captured
it is believed there will be a lynching
for the crimes have caused great ex-
citement and indignation among the
farmers of the American Bottom
wheer it occurred.
One of the victims. Mrs. Annie
Green. "a colored woman aged 20 was
dubbed about the head. her skull
fractured and left arm broken. Just
before relapsing into Inconsistencies.
she told of the assault, and described
a light yellow negro aged about 20 as
her assailant. She was evidently the
first victim of the fiend, who later
proceeded to the home of John Brrne.
East st. Louis and Bellville and COM
mitted the second crime.
About three O'Clock this afternoon
brother of Miss Flora Brune, aged
II, returned home and found his sister
lying ON her bed unconscious. Her
skull was fractured, both arms were
broken and she was suffering from
other injuries The young woman
had been working at home alone dur
ing the afternoon. She Was her faith
er's housekeeper.
The girl was taken to the hospital
She is still unconscious, and the ply
sicians give very little hope for her
recovery. There is chance for the
recovery of Mrs. Green but her condi
tion is very precarious.
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-24
COUNCIL MEETING.

AT the regular meeting of the city
council last night all members We're
present with the exception of Alder
man Buckius and Stockton. The min
utes Were read and appoved. A COM
mittee of ladies from the Crawford ad-
dition asking to have sign boards with
the names of the streets placed ON
them and this was ordered done. The
matter of opening mp street in the
Crawford addition was referred to the
street and alley committee. Craw-
ford addition people petitioned for
one arc and eight incandescent lights.
This was tabled until contract with
the light company can be had. Also
wanted better fire protection. Bond
of l. W. Smith as special policeman
was approved. Council donated ten
dollars for the flood sufferers in Kan
sas. George r. Barton asked to be
relieved as superint endent of the new
reservoir and the council granted the
request. The matter of extending the
water main to 18th street on White
avenue was referred TO the water and
sewer committee. A number of bills
were allowed and new bills were re
ferred to finance committee.
The daily sentinel., 1903-06-24
SPRIiNkLING LAWNS.

Hours of sprinkling from to a.
IN. and from to p. m.
We find a great many using water
outside of above limits. This must
be stopped or water will be shut off.
We will enforce this ordinance.
b. W. VEDDER,
Supt.