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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
NO EFFECT HERE
Rumorsd Jump in Freight Rates
Will Not Be Felt in Providence

Rumors are I'm circulation that there
will be an increase I'm the freight rates
in the different railroads throughout the
New England states. A report from Wor-
cester states that there will be an in
crease In the freight rates on ali the
roads In New England about April /.
The railroad officials state that they
have received no intimation that there
will be any change on the roads entering
this city. Superintendent A. r. Whaley
OF the Worcester division OF the 4 New
York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad
states that he heard some discussion Of
the plans while I'm Worcester Thursday.
That probably the rates on the Boston
and Albany road would be changed. as
very low rates were being asked just at
present on that road.
An official OF tho traffic department OF
the Consolidated road said he knew OF
no such change. but that revision and
restoration OF normal rates would prob
ably he made. as the Increased cost Of
operating I'm the railroad business Mt
this time. double what Il was a year ago,
would naturally force such action.
When asked II there were any specially
low rates on particular commodities car
ried over the local roads he said that
since tho resdjustment OF boat rates be-
tween this city and New York no other
changes have been under consideration.
so far as is known IN the local offices
of the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
The WAR GAME
Krisgspie| Played Last Night at
Brigade Headquarters.

The first military game OF Kriegspiel
held by officers OF the state militia for
several years, was played at brigade
headquarters In the state house last even
ing, the contestants on one side being
Major Charles II. Ledward and Captain
Charles f. Tillnghast. and on the other
Major Alexander III. Johnson and Cap
tain Alonzo r. Williams.
The game was introduced here by Cap
tain Charles w. Abbott, United States
army while on duty here as inspecting
officer, and before the Spanish war was
quite popular Captain Abbott acted as
umpire last evening.
The problem last evening was an at
tack by n superior force on baggage
train. with both sides in reasonble hopes
OF reinforcements. The game was play
ed on two large maps, each side being
placed out OF sight, and hearing or the
other. These maps, both alike, Indicated
the nature OF the country and were lald
out in squares TO assist in computing dis
tances. Infantry cavalry and batteries
were represented by blocks OF various
sizes and each leader was furnished with
n general outline OF the problem on which
to plan his campaign.
An easy problem was thus given the
contestants last evening. as Captain ABB
Dott uldn ueslTe 10 efnpdrIas tHe pioStlS
with large bodies OF troops. Major Led
ward headed the attacking party. the
Blue" and Major Johnson the defending
body, the Red" A common and general
idea was furnished both leaders at the
start and a special idea was furnished
the opposing sides.
The time was divided up into minutes,
so much action being allowed In a rea-
sonable amount OF time. In all, one hour =
time was occupied. The Blue made a
general attack. the blunt OF which fell
upon Captain Williams, which he, by
cleverly masked forces. led into an am
bush and decisely repulsed.
A large number OF officers witnessed
The game will probably be finished at a
Tn game will probably be finished at a
later date.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
"YE MANUAL" F"
First Number Of Manual High
School Publication Issued.

The first number OF Eye Manual pub
lished quarterly I'm "ye interests OF Ye
Camera club of ye Manual Training high
school in Providence Plantations" has
recently made its appearance.
The "Foreword' on the initial page
reads, Eye manual makes it's bow in a
limited edition. raw silk cover and egg
shell paper. Its object IL 10 arouse an IN
terest. among ye members OF this school,
in We affairs OF ye present and OF ye
past.
Art. science, history and literature shall
appear in proper and seemly order for
your minds qualification and dilation."
The first article treats OF "ye rapid de-
velopment of ye artistic side of pen and
ink work. and informs the reader that
from We crude~I<ate Greenway "hgures,
there is many an upward step to ye, Glib
son Girl "
The second article treats OF initial let
ters which add 10 'ye appearance OF ye
page" and says OF footpieces, when
copy runs short and space at ye end OF
good article yet remains, a footpiece is
inserted" adding the Our Mr.. Rose Of
fers a prize for ye best chapter ending
done by manual student before Febru-
airy first, MCMIII.'
An article on bookplate art follows and
n prize for 'ye best original. unpublish-
ed book-plate design" Is offered and 'is
open 10 ye world, and closes on Feb. list.
MCMIII." The article is well illustrated
with novel book-plate designs executed
by some OF the students.
An article "Ye Camera Club treats OF
the wonderful progress OF photography.
From its single application 10 portrait
making which Daguerre and Fox Talbot
knew. photography has rapidly passed
from one stage TO another. till today
there is hardly department OF business
or professional life in which II does not
play an active and important part"
IL also speaks of the organization OF
the Camera club and It's purposes and
gives the names or the clubs officers,
Pres. G. Abbot Davis. vice president,
Roaldo +. Cowell; secretary, ]. Wilmot.
and treasurer. w. VI. eager. Eye Man
ual' Is daintily bound in green.
The cover illustration represents a
bark at sea under full spread OF can
vas. sailing under the light of full
moon. The moon is solid gilt and the ship
is blocked in black Ink, the sea being
gilded from the moons rays except where
the ship leaves a deep shadow OF black.
The cover was done by Miss Mabel
Woodward formerly a manual student
and IL is quite an artistic creation.
Many other than the high school stu
dents are looking forward TO the next
issue OF this artistic publication. II sells
for 2la a. as printed on the cover and the
edition is limited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
TO INQUIRE
into COAL
COM BINE
Special Grand Jury Empanslsd
al Chicago and Dealers Sum-
TnOnad Before II.

Chicago. Jan. l0.-The prompt action OF
States Attorney Charles $. Deneen upon
Information furnished him by the speclal
committee appointed by the Illinois Man
ufacturers' association resulted In the
convening today of a special grand jury
90 inquire into the cause for the nlgh
prices demanded for coal by chicago
dealers
Twentv deputy sheriffs worked almost
all night in service OF sunonses upon %
venire men and OF subpoenas for the APP
pearanoe OF prominent coal dealers, VINO
are believed 70 be In a coal combination
in defiance OF the law.
When court was called today majority
OF the talesmen were on hand and inc
work OF enlpaneling a jury at once pro-
ceeded Attorney General Hamlin ar
rived I'm Chicago today and will take an
active part I'm the prosecution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
FAWTUxET VALLEY

Miss Alice Blakeley's dancing class
held its second assembly in temperance
hall last night. which function proved TO
be very felicitous AFFAIR. over half
hundred couples were present while the
gallery was well filed with spectators.
knights orchestra furnished music for
the occasion ana the dancing was en-
joyed from $50 until about midnight. A
small table at the front OF the hall fur
nished refreshments 10 the dancers who
patronized IL very literally during the
evening. A very pleasant social time WAS
also enjoyed by those In the gallery who
were mingled with by those on the floor
between the dances. Taken on the whole
the class may be congratulated upon the
success OF the affair which Is the second
of a series.
The funeral OF Ezra Whitford. who
died a his home i'm Washington on We'd
nesday at the age OF s1 years. was buried
from the Knotty Oak church yesterday
afternoon at / o'clock. The last sad rites
were performed by Rev ID. L. Bennett.
pastor OF the church. and at the con-
clusion OF the service the remains were
taken to a cemetery near Greene.
Two runaways on Allen street, River
Point. collided yesterday morning and as
both rigs were going In opposite direc-
tions, the smashup which resulted was
worry thorough. one cart was owned by
tea company. while firm in Lippitt
owned the other What frightened the
horses is not known.
The work OF removing the parts OF the
new 600-horse power engine 10 DC IN
stalled at the Phenix mill is progressing
as rapidly as the weather VIII permit.
At present with the snow upon the
ground the work Is very difficult and the
progress consequently slow.
The last OF series OF special prayer
meetings which have been held by the
Phenix Baptist church for the past week
was furnished last night. the meeting
being held I'm the church vestry and being
we'll attended Rev. H. a. Roberts Of
Block Island was present and made some
interesting remarks
In the Christian Advent church In
River Point an all day meeting was held
yesterday under the direction Of the same
committees which have had charge of
the previous meetings Of like nature
The services we're well attended.
Yesterday afternoon the Fiskvilie Fire
departmcnt was called out for FIRE i'm
one of the mill tenenlents occupied by
family named Tyreil The fire was dis
covered TO be In the chimney and when
the firemen arrived very shortly after the
alarm had sounded. they Immediately
went 90 work upon IL. and had u entirely
extlnguished In about half an hour. The
damage was slight
The Clyde Print works again closed last
night 10 remain so until further no
tice." The reason for this action II not
known as ~ was supposed that the night
Is coal train had been furnishing enough
fuel to keep the boilers going for some
Tina
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10


The following vessels have arrived at
the port OF Providence during the "a hours
just past: Steamship Chatham. Norfolk
and Baltimore: steamer fremont, New
York. steamer Nashua, New York; steam
er City OF Newport. Newport and return
ed: steamer Bay Queen, Fall River and
returned; steamer Sagamore. FAN River
tug n. 81 W. No. 2. Boston. light; tug
Walter A. Luckenback. Norfolk. with
barge Frank Pendelton. with 1850 tons OF
soft coal 20 order; schooner Alice f..
Clarke. Newport News with 26ls tons OF
soft coal 10 the Consolidated road;
schooner Ida c. southard Philadelphia,
with 100 tons of soft coal TO the Con-
soldated road: schooner Marion n. Cobb.
Baltimore with Coo tons OF soft coal 10
the Consolidated road; barge Essex, Bal
timore. with $50 tons OF soft coal 10 the
Consolidated road: schooner Hattie A.
Marsh. Hoboken. with 6i2 tons Of anthra-
cite coal 20 the Consolidated road. tug
Standard oil No. ?. Bayonne; tug Navi-
gator. Norfolk. light. barkentlne j. ".
Rabel. New York. with 69f tons OF coal
TO the Consolidated road; schooner Ben
iamn Cromwell Port Reading with 930
tons OF coal to the Consolidated road.
schooner Nathaniel Palmer, Newport
News with 39i1 tons Of soft coal TO the
Consolidated road: schooner Mary r. II.
g. Dow, Newport Nows. with 1873 tons OF
coal 10 tho Consolidated road schooner
t. j. Berwind Philadelphia, with 1919
tons u coal 90 the Consolidated road
barge Baronct. Perth AmbOy. go
tons OF coal for Consolidated road:
barge George Moon. Philadelphia. with
1900 tons OF coal 10 order, barge Standard
on No. 55 and barge No. 6S. Bayonne.
y..h OF 10 order
Sailed Steamer Larchmont. New York:
steamer CITY OF Fan River. New York;
schooner Edwine. coal port. tug Coving-
ton. New York. tug y. a W No. 3 with
\. a W barge No. 4. New York: tug
Harold New York with barges Moon
beam and Lawrence: schooner W. L.
Walker, Philadelphia: rug Prudence
New York. with bBrges Ada l.. Tice and
Walton, tug Navigator. New York. with
barges Florida. Hurricane. Jenna Hughes
Nora and George Hughes tug Reliance
Newport. with barges Ruoyant and
Barncgat: steamer George w Danielsou,
Newport and Block Island: steamer John
n. Collins. New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
BLOWN TO
ATOMS BY
DYNAMITE
Shocking Fate Of a Man at
Work in a Shaft Near
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Jan. 10-One man was
blown to pieces. half dozen were in
Jured and the womans wing OF the house
OF correction was partly wrecked by the
explosion OF several sticks OF dynamite
in a shaft OF the new filtration plant at
Holmesburg, a suburb, today.
The man killed was a laborer. The
womans wing OF the house of correction
adioined the shaft The women were at
breakfast when the explosion occurred.
resulting In panic. They were gotten
out I'm safety. however. and escorted to
another part OF the building. Eight
hundred panes of glass in another wing
OF the building were broken and the force
OF the explosion was felt many miles.
The Injured were taken 10 a hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
SHOP BREAKERS
Arrested in Boston for LootIng
Store Here Tuesday Night.

The tobacco store at 10 Washington
street was entered by the use OF Key
Tuesday night, and variety of goods.
knives, watches. fountain pens, etc, In
tended to be given as prizes and valued
at $50 was stolen
George Miller. 26 and Charles III. VIII
son. q years old. both claiming To belong
I'm San Francisco were arrested In Boston
yesterday.
Captain Parker was notified and sent
Detective O'Malley with one Of the people
employed at the store TO Boston today TO
identity the goods.
The young men were brought here thls
noon.
They had five pairs OF new pantaloons
supposed To have been stolen from an
East Greenwich store this week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
FOR HOSPITAL
Enjoyable Whist Given at the
Home Of Mrs. 7. A. 0'Gorman

Through the kindly hospitality and per-
sonal efforts of Mrs. Thomas A. OGor-
man a very large and thoroughly success
full whist" for the benefit OF st. Joseph S
hospital was given at her residence, 10
Doyle avenue. this afternoon
The Whist was arranged under the
auspices OF the Ladies' Sewing society or
st. Joseph's hospital, and some zW OF
more ladies were present.
Mrs OGormans beautiful home was
thrown open TO her guests from roof 10
basement and her hospitality was un-
bounded Whist was in progress In every
room OF the residence save the Kitchen
and billiard room.
The lower rooms OF the residence were
attractively decorated for the occasion
with palms and cut flowers, and ribbons
OF various shades.
In the parlor the prevailing color was
pink. the library yellow, the dining room
and hall red and the sitting room green
Delightful music was rendered during the
afternoon by Mozard Lucier, an accom-
plished violinist. OF this city.
The prizes. Ave in number, were do
mated by members OF the society. Re-
freshments of ice cream ana cake were
served by the hostess.
The whist was given primarily for
the purpose of replenIshing the treasury
OF the sewing society, whose laudable
purpose 1t Is TO furnish all the linen for
ST. Joseph's hospital. With this lofty
end In view the ladies OF the society,
some 60 I'm number. meet weekly at the
hospital and there make whatever ar
ticles are needed In the institution from
week TO week. such as bed linen, table
linen, underwear for the patients. etc.
That most worthy institution will be
materially benefited, therefore. because
OF the practical interest and efforts of
Mrs. OGorman and her associates In the
work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
SUMNER COfTlGES WRECKED.

Estes Park COL Jan. 1O-lligh winds
that have prevailed FOR three DAYS have
completely wrecked the summer cottage
district IN the park. All the cottages
were vacant
Buildings occupied by permanent resi-
dents. being moro substantial. resisted
the forces Of tho wind 10 n great extent.
although many of these were damaged.
Largo trees were taken up by the roots
or broken on above the ground and
blown 90 n great distance The dam
age probably VIII reach into the thou
sands
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
AlAPkRESE LAWYER.

San Francisco. Jan. 10-R Masuiira. n
distinguished Japanese attorney OF Toxic
has arrived here cnroute g. Albany y y.
20 attend the annual meeting or the New
York state Bar association ON Jan IS
Masuiiina Is one OF the most prominent
and highly educated OF the modern men
OF affairs In Japan. owing 10 his repu-
tatlon as a Japanese jurist he was invited
t0 attend tho Bar association meeting at
Albany. aud by request viii deliver an
address on "The Present Position OF
japanese Law and Jurisprudence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
BY ELEVATOR
Two Boys While Fooling Aur
at American Screw Works.

James Roach and Raynes orrigian. each
Is years old. employed at the Stevens
street works OF the American Screw com
pany. were injured in an elevator acct
dent this noon.
one OF the boys was wheeling n truck
load OF screw blanks and had just pushed
upon the elevator car.
The other boy jumped upon the car and
started the mechanism. Before they could
recover their footing. having fallen when
the car started. each was caught ana
crushed.
The Roach boys left leg was lace1ted
Tho Orrigian BOYS foot was fractured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
STOLE FROM PATIENT.

Thomas Doherty. OF New Haven. was
sick when he was admitted 10 ST. Jo-
seph's hospital on Dec 23 1902
A week later he was made ward man.
Robert jenkins. a patient. gave him an
order for his pay s25.2S from the Consol-
idated railroad company. also watch 10
be taken 10 he repaired
Dohertv pawned the watch. stole tho
money and fed 90 New Raven. where he
was arrested yesterday.
Detective Nickerson brought him back
to town. this noon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
COLONEL
0LNEY
PRESIDENT
Park Commissioners Meet and
Organize, Or. F0nner H. Peck
ham Taking His Seat.

The board OF park commissioners met
at the Office OF the board In the city hall
this forenoon and Dr. Fenner IL. Peck
ham elected. by the city council last
Monday to succeed Richard II. Deming.
and who qualified on Thursday. took his
seat on the board.
The principal business transacted was
the election OF chairman. Colonel Frank
Il. Olney being elected TO the position.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
NEW YORE BANK STATEMENT.

New York Jan weekly hani
statement Loans decreased. S2.7i0. 600
deposits Increase. &f9i 500. circulation de
crease. SO 100. legal tenders increase 81.
lsss00; specie incrcnsc. 81 $50 300. sur
plus reserve SlAs1o8o0: increase. s.
Gie, f50. ok United states deposit. s2f
s5f $50. Increase. $3.50. $50
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for Over sixty years by
millions OF mothers Tor their children
while teething With perfect success IL
LAYS all pain cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Diarrohea. IL will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. SOLD
by druggists In every part OF the world
TWENTY-FIVE cents n bottle. BE sure and
ask for "Mre. winslow's Soothing syrup"
and take no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
NOT. GOlNG TO | ONDOA.

New York Jan. i0.-The report that ~.
"a. vreeland. president Of the Motropol-
itan street Railway Co. Is 10 40 to
London 10 manage the Yerkes under
ground railway system. is denied by Mr..
Yerkes. who said Inv speaking of the mat
ter. Mr.. vreelnnd has never received
any such offer. Hc must be pretty well
satisfied where he IT,"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
LPPINTED DRILL MASTER.

capt Alonzo Williams was this noon
appointed by the board Of police COM
missioners as drill master for the de-
partment he Is the only son Of the late
Prof Alonzo williams.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
A CHIMNEY FIRE.

The fire department were called out
at LOS this afternoon by an alarm from
box 342. The iro was In a small house
in the rear ~ ls Summer street and was
confined To- the chimney. No damage re-
suited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow: Sun rises at 7:lS; sun sets
at 4:35 High tides at $40 a. m. and ell
y. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-10
New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by FLETCHEh
a. TAPPAN. street floor. Banigan Build
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-04-24
TO TAKE PART.
National Guard Will be al RooseveIt's
Reception al Santa Fe.
NECESSARY ORDERS ISSUED.

The following important orders from
the ~adjutant generals office of the ter
ritory, concerning the part the nation
az guard of New Mexico is to take in
the reception of President Roosevelt in
Santa Fe on May 8, were issued by Adj
%jutant General w. II. Whiteman:
Territory of New Mexico, Office of Ad.
jutant General, Santa Fe, N. NJ,
April 90, 1903.
General Orders No. 10:
l.. Company F of the First regiment
of infantry, and the Cavalry band will
assemble in full uniform at Company
+ armory, at 1880 o'clock a. m, May 8,
1903, for the purpose of assisting in
the reception to be given to his ex-
cellency, the president of the United
States.
2. All officers and soldiers of the
national guard at stations outside of
Santa Fe, are invited to participate in
the reception to be given to the presi-
dent of the United States in the city
of Santa Fe, May s, 1903. The Atchi-
son, Topeka e. Santa Fe Railway COM
pany has granted a round trip rate of
l cent per mile for the occasion to all
officers and soldiers of the national
guard visiting Santa Fe in uniform.
g.. The ranking infantry officer pres
ent at the reception to the president is
charged with the duty of organizing
the visiting officers and men into pro
v%isional companies for the purpose of
assisting in the ceremonies. He will
have command of the provisional bat
TALON and will select his aides from
the Junior officers present, and will re-
port to the chief marshal, George w.
knaebel, who will designate the proper
position for the battalion in the
parade.
4. All officers of the national guard
present in uniform on the occasion,
not on duty with their respective COM
mands, or on detail, will be Temporal
lily attached as aides on the staff Of
the commander-in-chief.
5. The officers commanding on the
occasion will detail an officer of the
iohh vi captain W dCl dS oLlceI VI the
day, and an officer of the rank of first
lieutenant to act as officer of the
guard. He will also detail an officer to
command the guard, the strength Of
which will be fixed by the commanding
officer after consultation with the chief
marshal, who will also advise him as
to the proper stations of the guard to
prevent intrusion upon the president.
6. Sleeping quarters will be provid-
ed for members of the national guard
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-04-24
FOR SALE.


FOR SALE-Half interest In a good
paying meat market in Belen; only
, market In town; must sell on ac-
count Of health; price very reason
able. The Fulton Market, Belen,
N. M.
FOR SALE-TENT-14 ounce; size,
1Sx40; cots, mattresses, pillows.
B~orradaile & Co, III Gold avenue.
FOR SALE-A furnished restaurant
and lodging house in connection; the
best location In the city, close to
depot and shops; will sell at a bar.
gain. Inquire 107 South First street.
FOR SALE-Four houses on South
First street, as follows: One a r.
room; two, four rooms each, and one
five rooms; cause. leaving city. viii
sell at bargain. Address Frank
Daniels, 1413 South First street.