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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
$4,000
Claimed as Damages In Suits
Against the Rhode Island Co.

Suits for damages amounting 10 $4,000
have been brought against the Rhode ISL
land company by Alice d. Meegan and
Edwin c. Meegan, minor. who bring
suit through his father. Francis c. Nee
gan.
The plaintiffs allege they were injured
in collision between n car and a bug
KY In which they were riding along Paw
tucket avenue. Aug. 13 1902 The accident
happened according to their statement
just az the buggy was crossing the rails.
Mrs. Meegan alleges she was thrown 10
the ground with great force her body
bruised. collarbone fractured, both arms
broken and received permanent injuries
She claims $1,000 and the boy Edwin
Meegan IL Is claimed was injured IN his
spine and sustained Injuries in the region
OF his kidneys. He asks for 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
HORTON USED A RAZOR.

Albert H. Morton. 3S years old. residing
at 80 Maple street in Cranston Print
Works village. attempted suicide about .
O'Clock this morning
He had been acting strangely for sever
al weeks and for the last month his wife
had had little sleep as ne was up and
threatening to kill her and himself.
He went TO work at s o'clock, his en-
ployment being that OF carpentering at
the print works
An hour later he returned home, drove
his wife and three small children out of
the house, went TO an attic room and cut
his throat with a razor.
The blade entered the left side OF his
neck just missing the jugular VEIN other
wise he made success OF his awful act
DR.. Latham was called, who staunched
the flow OF blood as best he could.
Morton was sent to the Rhode Island
hospital and will probably die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
FOR S11OO
Jury Awards Mrs. Lee Verdict
for That Amount.

The jury has returned verdict for sl10C
In favor Of the widow Of Pierce Lee, who
brought claims against James Lee, heir
at-law OF Pierce Lee.
The claims were for loan on the notes
Of Pierce Lee and for money which Mrs.
Lee claims sh loand him to pay his water
bills. taxs. etc, amounting to about 5000
The case had several hearings in the
municipal court and this time on a claim
for jury trial. The jury returned "A
sealed verdict last night which was made
known today.
John w. Hogan and c. NJ Salisbury for
the estate and Dennis III. Sheahan and
II. f. OBrien for the appellant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
SONS OF
VETERANS
IN SESSION
Fifteenth Annual Encampment
Of the Rhode Island Division
in Libarty Hall.

The 18th annual encampment or the
Division of Rhode Island, Sons OF Vet
Grams, L. S. A, convened today in lib
erty hall. "a Market square, with both
morning and afternoon sessions. Ihe
perfect weather OF the day brought out a
very large attendance and the arrange
ments and proceedings throughout were or
a most profitable and harmonious char-
acter In, keeping, as II seemed, with the
eminently satisfactory conditions In the
material world without.
The proceedings of the convention, how
ever were conducted In secret, only those
affiliated with the organization being ad-
mitted to the convention hall.
The convention opened i'm due form, ac-
cording TO time-honored custom. at $3.50
o'clock. with Division Commander
Charles A. Hammond in the chair. DIN
sion Chaplain Herbert c. Dana, rector of
St. Mary's church. East Providence, Of
fered prayer, after which Division AdJu-
tant w. =. Smith called the roll.
The reports OF various committees were
then received. The first report was that
OF Division Commander Hammond.
which. though brief. gave an interesting
statement of the years work the present
conditions OF the division. with an opti-
mistic forecast OF its future.
The report OF the senior vice division
commander. w II. Congdon. was next
received, and this was followed by the
report OF Junior Vice Commander w. IL.
Luther.
The report OF Judge Advocate Orray T.
Mason was next received together with
that OF +. r. Carpenter. chairman OF the
field day committee, and f. IT. Thomp-
son, chairman OF the University board OF
Rhode Island
These reports were all OF an interesting
and most satisfactory character and were
issued and ordered placed on file,
A short recess followed after which
Past Division Comma nder Colonel Charles
M
and responded with a brief address.
The address was reminiscent OF the
Spanish war and the distinguished SER
vice which the Sons OF Veterans rendered
i'm that war.
The address was most favorably re-
ceived the speaker being several times
interrupted with applause and cheers.
An important matter which followed
this address was the endorsement by the
convention OF Comma nder Arthur B.
Sphinx for the position OF commander-in-
chief OF the order next year.
At the close OF the formal business Of
the morning session Department Com
mander. q. A. r., James s. Hudson, ar
rived upon the scene. accompanied by
Senior Vice Department Commander Rev.
j. J. Wooley and Department Chaplain
G. IT, Ever.
These gentlemen were most cordially
received and each addressed the conven-
tion. after which the morning session ad-
journed.
The afternoon session was occupied
chiefly with reports and election OF off,
GERS.
THIS EVENING.
complimentary reception vill be ten
dered 10 the division officers this evening
by the Gen. A. r. Burnside Camp, Divi-
sion OF Rhode Island, Sons OF Veterans.
I. :. a.
The reception will occur In Frances
Willard hall. IS Snow street. at 3 o'clock.
The features OF the reception will he an
entertainment At s. followed by dancing
from 10 l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03

At daylight the patrols found every
thing quiet. and in view Of this peaceful
state OF affairs Brig. Gen. Frost called I'm
all the troops for much needed rest.
The company resumed this morning the
effort to run cars on schedule time. Non
union motermen and conductors manned
the cars as usual.
No milItismen were sent along as
guards today. that precaution being con-
sidered unnecessary in daylight Bus
lines operated by the strikers were again
in evidence on the streets occupied by
the company's tracks. and they conti-
nued to receive the greater share OF pas
senger traffic.
MAY REMAIN A WEEK.
How long the situation will demand the
presence OF troops IL matter of mere
conjecture but officers OF the two regi-
ments believe they VIII be kept here at
least a week. The railroad company and
the trolleymen's union are at a deadlock
over the demands OF the men and it
promises to be n test OF endurance which
may be prolonged.
The strikers insist that the two dis
charged employees. one OF whom is presl-
dent OF their union. shall be reinstated.
that the union snail DE recognized and "a
wage Increase granted.
The company has also rejected these
demands. and has announced determi-
nation to run its lines with non-uniou
men with military here 20 suppress vio-
lence. Meanwhile the strikers union.
while deprecating the riotous proceedings
OF some or It's sympatlizers. continues To
assert that the railroad company man
agement is responsible because OF its "ar-
rogant attitude"
MANY CONTRIBUTIONS
Contributions from thousands OF worE-
ingmen and women OF the city who are
members OF unions which have voted TO
strike are said TO have come I'm freely 90
the strikers within the weeks since the
trouble began.
Throngs OF people hlled the streets dur
ing the forenoon today. attracted by the
presence Of the soldiers The companies
turned out on parade shortly before N
o'clock There were no hostile dcmonstra-
tions OF consequence.
I'm the police court. presided over by
Assistant Judge Peasley. ono Of the strike
sympathlzers. Michael Breen was sem
tenced 60 sixty days I'm Jail for drunken
ness and resisting an officer and was al
20 bound over TO the Superior court on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
SEAB0ARD
PULLED OFF
THE ROCKS
Joy Line Steamer Stranded on
Dutch Island Jan. q Was
FIOat0d at Noon.

The freight steamer Seaboard OF the
JOY line, which went ashore on Dutch
Boston on Jan. n. was pulled on the
Island. while bound from New York to
rocks at noon today by tugs Harriet and
Alert. assisted by the steam lighter Sag
amore.
She was hastily towed over in the direc-
tion of Conanicut Island. where II is be-
lieved, she will be beached. Temporary
repairs will then be made preparatory 10
taking her 10 New York for a general
overhauling. Although the holes in her
bottom were patched while she rested on
the rocks it was not possible To repair
her sufficiently we'll TO keep her atoat
for more than an hour.
1t is generally believed that the craft
has not been seriously damaged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
MUST PAY
Counsel and Witness Fees and
Allowance Ordered by Court

In the divorce case OF Charles j. Cas-
sidy vs Maria ". Cassidy a motion OF the
respondent was heard today In the appel
late division for an allowance for counsel
fees. witnesses fees. and support.
A decree granting counsel fees OF s25
and an allowance OF SO for witnesses was
entered. an allowance OF s.. weekly pay
able To Thomas J. Flynn. counsel for the
respondent. was also made
The respondent Maria II. Cassidy was
given tho custody OF her FIVE minor chill
dren.
Thomas J. Flynn was counsel for the
respondent and to the decree Frank III
Wilder. solicitor for the petitioner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
$3.50, 900 FIRE IN CHICA6O.

Chicago. Feb. 3--Fire last night des-
troyed the plant OF the Chicago Railway
supply Foundry company at West Har-
Vey. causing n loss estimated at $3.50 600.
More than 100 men were thrown out OF
employment. The foundry was a brick
structure 400 feet long. 100 feet wide and
30 feet high In ~ were manufactured
hand cars. railroad flags and other rail-
way equipment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
| Nd BREAK IN THE
TROLLEY STRIKE.
State Militia Remains at Waterbury,
but Cars We're Operated Today
Without Military Guard.

Waterbury, Conn., Feb 3-Ente quiet this morning succeed
with which the National Guardmen
compelled to cope last evening.
The hrowe who under of darkness and fog.
nearly all of the Connecticut Railway
Lighting of the efforts military PATROLS
after midnight when the battered
had pulled into the barn.
mliamen their weary guard duty about
house. barns and other places for hours after that but
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
Refuses to Confirm Nomination o.
Sam H. Bullock as Police Commits
SiOner--AlSO Turns Down NOmi-
nation for Returning Board.

There lively session of both branches of the general
semby today.
The confirmed the nominations made by Governor Gar
of Tnghas member of the board of
uniform legislation the United States Albert Spragu
Warwick member of the board of health and Nathaniel
Church member of the board of police commissioners for the
of Tiverton.
George Lawon of Tverton elected member of the
returning board Edward M Sullivan Cranson Gov
ernor Garvin's nominee, by vote of 23
An effort by Senator Jackson take from the table the
uon of Sam H. Bullock member of po-
lice commissioners was defeated by vote of 23
In the house Mr. Nolan presented resolution nstrucng the
delegates from this state their best efforts behalf
OF larger Mr. Mccarthy presented bill which he said
copy the Massachusetts relating legislative
sci and and regulate the 1t directed against
lobbyists.
There squabble resolution directing the
elections make report the memorial of
Woonsocket who asked of the third
rsentave in that city The committee asked for delay
Of Mr. Fitzgerald voted by strict party take
minute give the committee
report, the vote being 80 81
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
SUES RHODE ISLAND co.

The Rhode Island company has been
made defendant i'm suit for $3.50.
brought by Vincenzo DArchangello OF
Providence. The plaintiff claims he was
driving n pair OF horses on Warren ave-
nue.. East Providence, Dec. "a. 1872 when
his team was struck by a car The shock
threw him 10 the ground. bruising his
right sidc and iniurine his hack by the
force OF the impact IN IL also stated
that the plaintiff sustained internal inju-
ries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
COAL LADEN STEAMER ASHORE.

scituate, Mass. Feb. 3.-The coal laden
steamer Massapedua. Sydney c. r. for
Boston went ashore about o'clock this
morning on the beach here The tug
Underwater from Provincetown has been
sent 20 the assistance OF the vessel
The Massapeoua is a British steamer
Of 1895 tons and Is commanded by Cas->-
Trauhart.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
SUIT ON JUDGMENT.

Suit on a Judgment for 5000 has been
brought nthe common pleas division OF
the supreme court by George Price OF
Providence. doing business as the Provi-
dence Electrotyping and Plating works
against George X. Clarke and Robert &.
Turner, co-partners. also OF this city.
doing business az Clarke e. Turner
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
CAUSED BY HOT ASHES.

Sittleton. Mass. Feb. 3.-Hot ashes
were responsible for n fire early today.
which destroyed the dwelling of Nathan
A. Taylor. n prominent member OF the
littleton school board.
Mr.. Taylor's carriage house was also
consumed, but the stables and other
buildings were saved Most OF the fur
niture In the house was removed by
neighbors. The loss Is estimated az 5000.
insured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
'eport, the vote being SO to 81.

The senate met pursuant to adjourn
ment with Governor Garvin in the chair
and a quorum present.
The record of the proceedings OF Friday
WAS read and approved.
The report OF the commissioners OF
birds for Rhode Island was presented by
Governor Garvin received. ordered print
ed and ordered communicated TO the
house.
Senator Robinson presented the annual
report of the board OF license commits
sloners of the city OF Central Falls, which
was received. ordered printed and order
ed communicated to tho house.
on motion Of Senator Jackson the NOM
ination of James Tilinghast as a mem
ber Of the board Of commissioners of
uniformity OF legislation in the United
States was taken from the table and on
motion OF the same senator the senate
gave its advice and consent thereto.
On motion of Senator Greene the nomi-
nation OF Albert @. Sprague as a mem
ber OF the state board of health was
taken from the table and on motion OF
the same senator the senate gave It's adj
vice and consent thereto.
ON motion OF Senator Lawton the nomi-
nation OF Nathaniel B. Church as n mem
ber OF the board OF police commissioners
OF the town OF Tverton was taken from
the table. and on motion of the same
senator the senate gave its advice and
consent thereto
LAwToN RE- ELECTED.
Senator Chase presented resolution
for the election of member OF the state
returning board by ballot, which was
read and passed
Senator Chase nominated George r.
Lawton OF Tiverton.
Senator Banigan nominated Edward NJ
Sullivan of Cranston.
The ballot was taken with this result:
Whole number OF votes cast. t......... 3.
Necessary for choice. IL
George II. Lawton. Observation-Disclosures. %
edward NJ. sullivan. an....................
George r. Lawton was declared elected
as member of the state returning
board.
REFUSED TO CONFIRM.
Senator Jackson called from the table
the nomination of Sam III. Bullock as a
member OF the board OF police commits
sioners for the city OF Providence. which
motion did not prevail by a rising vote
OF 10 for and q against.
From the house came a bill In amend
ment of the charter OF the FIR Mathew
Total Abstinence society OF Newport
Committee on the judiciary.
Also a resolution requesting tho mem
bers Of congress from Rhode Island TO
favor and work for n bill permitting for
eign vessels 10 carry coal mined I'm the
United states. Read and passed I'm con-
currcnce.
Senator Robinson presented tho annual
report Of the board OF license commits
sloners OF the city Of Woonsocket
Also the annual report OF the board OF
license commissioners OF the city OF Paw
tucket.
Also the annual report OF the state H.
brarian.
All of these reports were secured. order
ed printed and communicated 20 the
house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03

Mrs. Sprague was ss years Of age.
She had been suffering from very
bad cold and had been subject TO Ats OF
melancholy.
Her neighbors say that she seemed IN
parently 10 be In fairly good spirits Sun
day.
The husbands supposition Is that she
got up 10 take g dose Of medicine and by
mistake drank from a bottle which con-
tanned carbolic acid
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03

charge OF breach OF the peace. He Is said
to have thrown q stone at a car
VIM Seery, who climbed a pole last
night. with the alleged intention OF
shutting of the power along a section OF
one OF the railroad lines. will be ar
raisned later in the day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
oLD-FAsHToNED CHOCOLATES

Ours cost more to snake-that means
better quality. You never tasted
better at any price. 2oc pound. THE
NILE (Opp. Boston Store)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
Vas Used by Morton in SlaShing His Throat.

When John A. Sprague, of Sc Water Providence
reached his home as o'clock last found his
garet A, dying
She had been i'll for time and her husbands theory
during the afternoon she ndeavoed
by mistake drank from bottle which
Mrs Spague leaves four children ages range from two
months to nine years.
Albert H. Morton of Maple Cranston Print
works village his throat with this morning
Morton is old, aborer and
Dependency caused him attempt quit this world
taken to the Rhode Island hospital where
very poor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03

The music while taking dinner at Dsry
a Anthony co. s.. formerly l.. a. Tilling-
hasts, 215 Westminster St.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
HERBERT L. CLARK.

Formerly Of Sousas Band.
IL leader OF the music at Dairy e. Anthony
Co.'S. formerly l.. A. TillinEhasts. s75
Westminster ST.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
EMBEzzlEMEnI CHARGED.

san Francisco. Feb. 3--Alexander We
Waters was arrested yesterday at Nom
treal. on a charge OF enbesziement was
formerly In charge OF the passenger Of
flee OF the Pacific Coast Steamship CO..
here.
Last year he was made city agent Of
the same company and on losing that po-
sition sailed for the orient.
The officials Of the company are said
To have admitted that he was short In
his accounts.
DO YoU LIKE GOOD MUsrc7
N 80. con.e and enjoy N willis psrtsk-
ing OF good dinner or lunch ~ Dairy =
Anthony Co.'S. formerly l.. A. Ttlling-
hasts. s75 Westminster St.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03

ON motion OF Senator Jackson the sen
ate then adjourned.
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-03
LAYTON RE-ELECTED.
REFUSED TO CONFIRM.

George r. Lawton was declared elected
as a member of the state returning
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-04
STOCKTON.

Miss Ina Townsend, of Pocomoke
spent this week as the guest of her aunt
Mrs w II Marshall
Mr. and Mrs John Payton. have re
turned from a pleasant visit 10 friend:
in Baltimore.
Messrs VIM. Bowen and VIM Town
send, of Girdletrce were guests at the
home of Mr. Burton Hill last Sunday
Mrs Benjamin Sharpley returned
"Wednesday from visit to her parent:
in New Port News.
Mrs. Kate Waters. of Atlantic City
visited her brother, Mr. Joshua Waters
this week
Mr.. JOS. life and family Of Millsbor,
spent Saturday and with his parent,
here.
Miss Allen, of Pocomoke is visiting al
the home of MIR. and Mrs. John Payton
Mrs. John Hill and son, left Wedncs
day to spend the summer with hrl
mother in Alb ieen. Prof. Hill accom-
panied them as far as Baltimore
Messrs. Alfred and Harold Child. VIII,
have been attending Goldey College
came home Friday to spend the summer
with their parents.
Lost-A stick pin with pearls. an'
one ruby The finder will he suitabl,
rewarded if returned to Miss Florenc,
Marshall.
Mrs. Burton. her son Granville. anC
daughter, Mrs. Evans. of Pocomoke
were guests of her daughter, Mrs Bur
ton Hill this week
Miss Annie Colona entertained he
friends last Monday evening AT "A birth
day party. Innocent games were in
dulged in until u o'clock. when refresh
ment were served i'm abundance. Abou
II o'clock the guests babe their genia
hostess, goodnight. well pleased Will
their evenings entertai nment.
Children's Day was observed Sunda,
evening in the NJ. y. Church Not
withstanding the evening was bad, tn
church was filled. and the collcctio'
amounted Ia So The little folks tool
their parts well. and entertained us de
lightfully.
Mr.. John Allen has been making quit
an improvement ou our roads this week
with the road scraper.
Miss Bessie Nicholson. who has beer
visiting her parents here, returned t
Philadelphia Wednesday.
Mrs. George Nicholson visited friend
in Newark this week
Capt. B. H. Sharpley is home on ;
visit to his family.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-04
Death of Mrs. MCPhail.

Mrs Anne Catherine McPhail, widow
OF the late Rev. Benjamin G.. McPhail. a
distinguished divine of the Presbyterian
Church, passed away at the residence OF
her daughter. Mrs. Bette Campbell. in
this town on Sunday morning at SIC
o'clock
Mrs. McPhail was descended from an
illustrious ancestry from both father
and mother. Her father, the Hon. Peter
Whyte. was an eminent lawyer and
planter of Albemarle county. Va. Hav-
ing been born and raised in Edinburgh.
Scotland. he emigrated to this country
when lad of eighteen and purchased
"A fine estate near Scottsville. Albemarle
county, where he spent his life. He
wrote the will of Thomas jefferson, the
Sage of Monticello" the founder of
the University of Virginia. one of the
greatest of our statesmen. and was one
of that eminent mans intimate friends
and confidantS.
Mrs McPhail was most refined.
self sacrificing and devout Christian
lady. who spent her entire life il min
istering to the comfort of others and in
dispensing good works. She seemed To
care nothing about self and was never
so charmed as when contributing to the
happiness and comfort of all those with
whom she was brought in contact.
Her husband. the late Rev. Benjamin
G. McPhail, was Pastor of the Presby-
terrain Church at this place, and of Pitt s
Greek Presbyterian Church at POGO,
moke CITY from 1850 to 1851 Many
persons now living will recall his faith
full and successful ministrations of the
churches under his charge at that per
iod. His health. never robust. gave
away the last year of his ministry and
he died in 1887. leaving widow. the
subject of this notice, three sons. Ben
jamin. John. Edgar. and a daughter,
Mrs Bette Campbell. who alone sur
wives her with an interesting family of
children.
She was "a staunch and devout mem
Der of the Presby terrain church her en-
tire life, and woman of strong sense
combined with the best feminine vir-
tues.
Her remains were Inferred in the
Cemetery of the Presbyterian Church
in this town on Tuesday afternoon
Revs Joseph B. North. a. Green. Avery
Donovan and q. G. Jones ofhciated
at the religious services aud paid de
served and well merited tributes To her
memory.
The pail bearers were as follows:
Hon. George w. Covington. Samuel II
Townsend. DR. Paul Jones. STEPHEN l..
Purnell. Thomas H. Johnson and Chas
Parker
We extend to the family of the de
ceased our heartfelt sympathy in this
their dark hour of sorrow and commend
them to the care and comfort of an all
wise. loving, and just God.