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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
LOCKED
WATCHMAN
IN CAR
Then Robbsrs Blew Open Safe
In Railway Station, Secured
$500 In Cash.

Ehmundston. N. b.. Oct. AFTER i'm
freight car. three robbers blew open the
safe IN the Canadian Pacific railroad sta
ton here early today and escaped with
about $500 I'm money. Preparations for
the robbery was carefully made and
number OF precautions TO prevent inter-
rupuon was taken by tho burglars be-
fore work was begun on the safe. The
doors leading TO the second story OF the
station, where several employees of the
railroad were sleeping, were fastened in
such manner as 20 prevent their being
opened on the inside and the doors OF
the Tomiscouta railway station, nearby.
were also fastened from without to pre-
vent any person there giving alarm.
The actions OF the men were observed
by James McGraw. night watchman at
Murtchle's mill. but before he had an
opportunity 20 alarm the Villagers the
three robbers seized him and after carry
ing him into freight car on the siding.
securely locked the door About 2 a.
m, the robbers attacked the safe and
blew II open
The door OF the safe was blown across
the office which was somewhat damaged.
The men took all the cash in the place,
estimated at about $500 They easily
made their escape from town, leaving no
Glue as 10 their Identity. The night
watchman OF the mill was released from
the car several hours later He stated
that he did not know the men and was
only able TO give an imperfect de-
scr1ption. The authorities on both sides
of the International boundary have been
notified.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
4 SUSPECT
John Decker Of Norwich Arrested at the
White House as a Crank.

Washington. Oct John Decker OF
Norwich, Conn, who evidently is a me
chanic, about a. years old. entered the
White House soon after the doors were
opened this morning.
The officials thought from his actions
that he was a crank and arrested him.
He was not armed and made no resist
ance when placed under arrest He was
turned over 10 the police authorities.
Norwich, Conn, Oct. John Deckar.
who Ia supposed 10 be the man under ar
rest IN Washington has been employed
for the last two years at the factory Of
the Thames Arms company. He has a
brother Henry. who also works In the
factory John Is unmarried.
At the office OF the factory II was said
that John Decker came there yesterday
morning dressed in his Sunday clothes
and announced that he wanted TO give up
his job, saying that ne was going away.
He was paid of and left. As far as has
been learned he said nothing about
whore he was going.
The manager OF the Thames Arms
company says that while Decker was PEE
cular and was not considered particular
ly bright mentally. he never showed any
signs OF violence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07

over BANK
DEPOSIT
Case Of the Industrial Trust Co.
vs.. Dennis F. SCanIOn OF al.
Before Appellate Court.

The case OF the Industrial Trust COM
pany VS.. Dennis #. Scanlon. ct AL, was
before the appellate court today on the
motion OF the respondent. Dennis +.
Scanlon. TO strike from the record Ger
tain parts OF the answer OF Elizabeth
Scanlon.
This Is a bill of inter -pleader brought
To determine the rights OF the two scan
Ions to a deposit OF s270712 in the COM
plainant bank.
The deposit stands Patrick Scanlon or
Dennis r. Scanlon. and payable 10 either
or the survivor OF them BY an amend
ment to the bin OF inter-pleader Hiram
r. Perry was made party TO the Din;
Perry is administrators on the estate Oh
Patrick Scanlon. Dennis f. Scanlon;
Perry and Mrs. Scanlon. the widow OF
Patrick each claimed the deposit.
Mrs. Scanlon In her answer claims tpat
the fund under contract made at the
time OF her marriage to Patrick Scanlon
goes to her. She claims that Patrick
agreed II sha would marry him TO give
her all his property. Mrs. Scanlon claims
she managed her husbands estate and
was at one time given his bank book
Dennis r. Scanlon. through counsel to-
day. asked the court to strike from Miss
Scanlon's answer all reference 10 the
real and personal estate OF Patrick Scan
Ion, save the s2707 on deposit in the
complainant bank
The court granted the motion 10 ex-
pugn certain parts OF the answer. the
court saying that the only question 10 be
passed upon was 10 whom this deposit
in the bank belonged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
INJURED ON HIGHWAY.
Hattie Sharp Suing City Of Providence for
$4,000 Damages.

The trial OF the suit OF Hattie sharp
against the city OF Providence TO recover
damages for injuries resulting from fall
owing TO the imperfect condition OF tho
sidewalk on India street was continued
I'm Judge Johnson's court today.
Mr.. sharp sues TO recover 1000 claiming
she received severe rupture OF the lig-
amsnts OF her ankle
The defence is that the depression In
the sidewalk was 30 slight an never 20 at
tract the attention OF the pporce or other
servants OF the city therefore IL never
had notice.
Irving Champlln is attorney for plain
TIL and Francis colwell city solicitor.
represents the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
IS YEARS IN JAIL.
Jones Died Bsfors Hs Could Be Tried q
Second Tine on Chsrge Of Murder.

Oakland. Col. oct 7--George J. Jones.
who had been IN the county jail for
N years awaiting trial. has just died there
aged a3. He had been incarcerated since
January ls, 1885 for the murder 81 Lorenzo
Sutilo.
He was convicted June s, 1855 ~ the
murder and sentenced 20 be hanged July
II. lie succeeded in gaining a new trial
apout the time the trial was 60 begin
sun.S s',e was taken with stroke of para
lysls and has never been able 10 leave hIs
oeo- Time and again the case was set
lor trial but continuance always was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
DECISION REVERSED.
United States Circuit Court Of Appeals
Hold That Telegraph Co. Can Recover.

Boston Oct. IA decision involving a
very large amount and reversing the ind
Ing OF the United States circuit court was
sent down by the United States circuit
court OF appeals in the case OF the West
ern Union Telegraph company ct al. VS..
the American Bell Telephone company.
A masters report IN the case which held
that the plaintiff could not recover In the
suit seeking an accounting for certain
tnares OF stock IN the companies licensed
oy the Bell company. under a contract
mace IN November. 1879. was confirmed by
tne United States Circuit court. Appeal
was taken and the court OF appeals holds
mat the plaintiff can recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
Steel and
COPPER
VERY WEAK
F0rmsr Had a Temporary Ad.
vance al Opening Of Market
But Soon Recsded.

New York, Oct Interest in today's
stock market centered largely around
the steel shares. particularly the COM
mon. London's higher prices for these
issues was doubtless the chief reason for
the early strength here.
Opening prices for steel common ranged
from I7ih TO 17A for 60oo shares, II above
and below yesterdays close. Steel pre-
ferred on sales OF 5000 shares made a
maximum advance OF ". The balance
OF the list WAS generally higher.
Early gains I'm steel stocks were soon
lost. the common declining a full point
and the Ave per cent bonds almost as
much.
The weakest stock OF the list was Anal
gamated Copper which declined almost
points on heavy selling credited TO Bos-
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
MAYOR Low,
CIRCUIT AND
F0RNES
Prominent Figures In New York'S
Political MuddIe, Msstto Tran
sact Municipal Business

New York, Oct. 7-Frederic w. Hin
richs. who has been agreed upon by the
Fusionlst leaders as the successor on their
ticket of Comptroller Grout declined today
TO discuss the question of acceptance OF
the nomination In advance of its formal
tender by the convention OF tonight
Said he Il am in an embarrassing po-
sftion at present as no nomination has
been offered to me. AS a matter OF fact
there has been no nomination as the com
mittee has only decided on my name to be
presented tonight cannot say whittier
l will accept the nomination II Il Is ten
dered to me. I will decide that question
after l have been nominated and the
nomination Is formal rendered to me-"
Mayor Low. Comptroller Grout and
President Fornes OF the board OF alder
men. central hgures In the complicated
political situation In Greater New oYrk
met today at session OF the board OF
estimate. and their personal attitude was
strangely true to their political attitude.
The mayor shook hands rather cordially
with Fornes. but his only greeting to
Grout was formal inclination of the
head.
CIRCUITS acknowledgment was a nod that
was short and quick. Grout and Fornes
clasped hands across the table in warm
and effusive welcome. and their extended
arms made an arch on line with the
race OF tho mayor, VINO sat quietly at
the head Of the table. Officially they
all talked, but the proceedings were for
NAL and frisid.
The Evening Post says that Frederic
Hinrichs gave assurances privately. that
he would accept tho nomination for con-
troller on the Fueionist ticket In place
of Grout, before the Citizens unioncom-
mittee met yesterday.
When tho Republican city convention
meets tonight Il IN planned 10 drop
Grout and Fornes by resolution and I'm
mediately nominate their slrcressors or
the ticket IL is said that neither the
resolution nor the speeches will contain
attacks upon the two nominees who are
TO be withdrawn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street, Oct. THE local market
showed a considerable degree OF firmness
at the opening which was attributed to
where United States Steel common was
quoted " per cent higher despite the divi-
dend reduction. international stocks
averaged " per cent higher with the i'm
provement even more marked IN q few
OF the specialties. United States steel pre-
ferred was quoted at s5Ss and e6 - for
5000 shares compared with &M. yester-
days close The common brought 17h and
l7A for eooo shares against t7ts. yester-
days close.
Heavy selling OF the United States
prices caused a set back to 1874 and IS.
respectively for the common and prefer
red Amalgamated also made q rapid
drop to 80. or Q points below last nights
final price. The liquidation Of these spe-
cialties caused . relapse In railroad
stocks and Reading and Pennsylvania
fell a good fraction under yccssrday.
Opening acvancements in all other stocks
were generally cancelled.
United StatesS'5teel dipped again to
i6A and Amalgamated Copper tsll IN.
The rest OF the market was unsettled.
Losses Of to ~ we're made by Rad
ing St Louis. Southwestern. KAnsas
City Southern. Chicago Terminal pre-
ferred, Tennessee Coal and Hooking
Coal. American Car lost I and the pre-
ferred 8 In spite Of the declaration of
the regular dividend Kansas City and
Southern preferred declined 3. Des Moines
and Fort Dodge preferred s and Central
OF New Jersey IA. u. 8. Steel preferred
and Erie were firm and inclined to rally.
The market hardened In sympathy. The
United States Steel seconds and thirds
opened u higher. lost the gain and then
made some recovery. Bonds generally
were steady.
Selling OF the speotalties was resumed
particularly Amalgamated Copper. which
was driven below Ss The United Sta tes
Steel stocks fell a shade lower and some
OF the standard stocks showed more
weakness than In the morning. st. Paul
declined l and Sugar III.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07

or the meetings among the labor
will be none that will be more interesting
than that OF the Retail Clerks OF this
city. They will meet in their hall on
Weybosset street for the purpose OF con-
sidering business OF great importance.
Besides the regular routine OF work there
will be several special speakers there for
the purpose Of added interest In the ses-
sion. There are a large number OF ap-
pncants for membership that Will be
voted upon and several Invitations are TO
take place.
The special business OF the session,
however. will be the consideration OF the
action TO be taken in regard to those
houses of the city that keep open later
than 10 O'Clock on Saturday night. There
are several OF such, and Il is planned TO
send them communications requesting
that they Join with the others in closing
at the time stated. Besides this IL IS
requested that all the members be pres
ent TO receive their new membership
cards for this quarter.
The Providence Lady Garment workers
held a meeting last night at the Labor
temple that was most Enthusiastically
attended, OF any held there recently. The
meeting was for the purpose OF affecting
orranization. and OF the 100 followers
of the craft that were present not one
was there who did not express decided
rap
union.
President g. Torgan called the meeting
10 order and then introduced the or
ganizer, who spoke at length on the con
ditions existing In the craft and also de-
livpred over 10 the union the books ana
charter which Is pronounced TO be one
OF the handsomest seen In some time by
n number OF labor men that were pres
ent. The charter IL TO decorate the room
OF the temple I'm which the newly formed
union will hold its semi monthly meet
ings.
The next meeting Of the union will be
held oct. 18th at o'clock I'm room 1.
Among tho speakers at the meeting last
night were several who addressed the
body I'm German and Italian. After the
business OF the session was completed all
IN attendance turned their attention to
the refreshments that were served and
hour the meeting adjourned voting the
assembly n great success and hoping that
before the next meeting Is concluded
every follower OF tho craft working ON
ladies' garments viii be enrolled as
members of local No % as the present
union will he STYLED hereafter
Mr. George Wilson of the cigar makers
union was called suddenly 10 Hartford
Conn. on business pertaining 20 the
craft. While he Il away the business ~
the several unions with which he was
connected. especially that pertaining 20
the settlement ~ tho affairs ~ labor
nay VIII be IN the hands OF Mcssrs
Kcarney and sherry. II r. expected that
he Will return 20 the city I'm a few days
70 has been rumored about among the
labor unions that Mr.. Barrett had been
offered a position as business agent of the
union at Indianapolis and that ne had ac-
cepted the same II IL true that he was
tendered the position 80 the reporter was
told but II was also definitely stated that
Mr. Barrett refused the offer preforring
20 remain with the union here. and as M
20 assure his friena@ s1st ne will not de-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
CARS COLLIOEO.
Minnie B. Beaudrsau, Who Claims She
Vas Injured, Suing for $4,000 Damages

In Judge Wilbur's court before a Jury
was tried today the suit OF Minnie b.
Beaudreau against tho Rhode Island COM
for personal injuries.
On the 9th Of last January the plain
tin, with her sister. was n passenger
on car from Cranston 10 this city.
When the car was going along weybosse
the plaintiff notified the conductor to
stop the car 40 they could alight
While on the way TO the rear door the
plaintiff was thrown to her knees by an
other car humping into the one on which
she was passenger. She was badly in
jured.
John p. Beagan is council for the plain
tiff and Frank T. Easton represents the
defendant corporation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
JURY DISAGREED.
Unable to Reach a Verdict In $4,000
Damage Suit Agalnst R. |. Company.

A disagreement was the result OF the
Jury's deliberation on the testimony IN the
suit of Bartholomew J. Hart against the
Rhode Island company.
Mr. Hart sued 20 recover 10000 for In
turies resulting from q collision between
a car and the carriage in which he was
driving on Warwick avenue
Henry w. HRyos was counsel for the
defendant corporation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
WORK OF BURGLARS.
sIuOO Worth Of sllwvrs Was Stolen
From Hitchcock Residence Al usrIhoro.

Marlboro. Mass. Oct 7.-sllverwers rs
valued at 1900 was stolen during the
night from the residence Of Mrs. 7. v
Hitchcock. mile from the center q, IN.
city.
The burglars effected An enfranc.
through a window and the family s.-.
wants. who were sleeping on the secone
floor were not awakened. Tho local DO.
lice were notified today and are AZ wor,
on the case. but no clue has Yet beer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
NEW TRIAL ASKED FOR.

Tho appellate division OF the supreme
court today heard the defendants petition
for a new trial IN the case ~ John u.
Blanchard vs. Frederick T. Shaw.
A fury gave plaintiff verdict for 500.
The dispute was over some piles and
nv. shaw claimed the jury's verdict was
against the evidence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
MARRIED IN ST. BARTHOL UMEW's CHURCH

New York, Oct. 7-Beekman Winthrop,
assistant executive secretary OF the
Philippine government and Miss Melvia
Riggs. daughter OF Mrs. John Dunwaad,
we're welded at ST. Bartholomew
church at noon. today In the presence
OF a large gathering OF friends.
In the congregation were n number OF
Harvard men. former classmates OF the
groom Mr.. and Mrs. Winthrop will
leave shortly Cor Manila, where he will
resume his official duties
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07

At New York. steamer Mesaba from
London
At Boston. steamer Vancouver from
Mediterranean ports.
At Southampton, steamer ST. Louis,
from New York
Al Queenstown, steamer Teutonic from
New York for liverpool and proceeded.
AZ New York steamer r.ombardia from
Genoa.
At Naples. steamer Iahn from New
York for Genoa and proceeded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
CHRISTIAN sNOskvOR CONVENTION.

Barre. VT, oct There was large
ly increased attendance today at the
second session of the 18th annual state
convention OF the Christian Endeavorers
of the state
The morning session was closed by an
open parliament" which was led by
Rev. James Alexander. Of Newport. ~.
II. the state president Of the New
Hampshire union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
SUIT ON CONTRACT.
Putnam Foundry ana Machine Co, Seeking
10 RecoTsr $3.50 Frem Richard N. Garfield

In Judge Blodgett's court before jury
was tried today the suit ~ the Putnam
Foundry n Machine company VS.. Richard
NJ Garfield This was an action 90 re-
and drying plant
The Defendant claims the plaintiff broke
the contract I'm not putting I'm the mate
rial contracted for and In also delaying
tho work unnecessarily. SUI pending.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
FINAL DECREE ENTERED.

A final decree was entered In the appel
late division o. the supreme court on the
petition OF Harriet NJ. Buffum for the ap-
poinfment OF new trustees under the will
OF George A. Buffum. william w Buf.
FUN and william VI. Buffum are the new
trustees appointed by the court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
HELD As A WITNESS.

Portsmouth n. H.. oct. I'm connec-
tion with the death on July g. last OF
Clarence Waldron. who was Knocked
down by stranger and fatally injured.
the police announced today that John
Forsyth Of Boston is being held by them
as a witness
Forsyth was taken into custody yes
terday az Boston and broufiht 10 Ports
mouth. The police also stated that they
expected TO arrest waidron's assaIlanI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
6OODsETTACHtD.

henty Collizon has attached the nron-
~, or Martha A MARKS. wife ~ Adolph
records today ivy "@"
In the case = @''O'"eSs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
New York Stock Mark,l.

Reported for The News by n. CURTIS
FLETCHER CO.. street floor. Bani-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07

FOR eALE-sMALI STEAM ENGINE
Three horse power. "a Transit Ct
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-07
MISUNDERSTANDING CoMPANIys

M. Frsez a c. Stor 100 see. ....
r., r. R. A. ~. s. n. 100 zee. go.
do. Sc ............... 100 .... 8
sEx-dividend.
The Washington times., 1903-04-27
DR.. WOODWARD TELLS
HOW TO CHECK DISEASE
An Address on the Sanitation of
City and Home.

Dr.. William c. Woodward, the District
Health officer. delivered an address last
night to the Young Peoples Societies
of the Church of Our Father. Thirteenth
and l. Streets northwest. He spoke on
The Prevention of Disease" and
sought to show the need of instruction
in hygiene and sanitation in the public
schools.
Dr. Woodward said disease was the
lack of harmony between the human
being and his physical surroundings. He
thought the first problem in dealing
with the causes OF disease was that OF
environment.
What municipalities regarded good
sanitation, DR.. Woodward said were q
pure water supply, an efficient system
OF sewerage, and satisfactory disposal
of waste materials. He declared much
had resulted from these sanitary i'm
provements, but much more remained
to be done. There are other problems,
such as isolation of certain forms of
disease. treatment of those III IN hos
pitfalls. and regulations relating to the
building. plumbing, and ventilation OF
houses. which. DR.. Woodward said, de
mand solution
Dr. Woodward spoke of the efforts of
the press. OF public speakers and teach
ers TO bring to the knowledge OF the citi-
zen the natural factors that cause dis
ease. This was only one means of pub
lie education. Another was the work
OF the Iustructing Visiting Nurses So
ciety. These people were designated as
sanitary missionaries. teaching people
who are Ill how to take care OF them
selves.
4 would suggest" continued DR..
Woodward. that the authorities make
hygiene and. sanitation a part of the
curriculum in all public schools in the
country After the three RS, that
subject should come next in Importance.
The children should be given a practical
and definite knowledge Of and be taught
how to care for their own selves. This,
of course. would need special teachers
and special courses, but In time it will
come. and the community will then be
In better condition than ever before
in the history of the land.
1T is not encouraging TO those people
who live in novels 10 have preached to
them the value OF bathing and its need
when they have no facilities for bathing
When the municipality packs six men in
enc cell in the workhOuse, because of alb
sent legislation, il is not a good object
lesson to preach to man OF the value of
plenty of air space and ventilation in
his own home While novels and in
sanitary sheds are allowed to stand in
alleys and be inhabited, with Congress
making no authority to dispose of these
insanitary dwellings. it does not sound
right 10 the unfortunate t. preach
cleanliness and sanitation. Along with
the instruction in the schools, the NUM-
cipality should make object lessons OF
these existing conditions and prove that
they practice what they preach. "
The Washington times., 1903-04-27
FORMER NAPOLEON OF
FINANCE A SUICIDE
Charles L. Roller Ends His Life in
Montreal.

NEW YORK, April 27-Friends of
Charles L. Roller. the broker OF this
ciey and Newark. who swindled banks
out OF over $4,000 two years ago. we're
surprised to learn today that he COM
mitted suicide in Montreal.
At the time of his death Roller was
fugitive from justice, having violated
his parole granted by the New Jersey
board of pardons while he was serving
a seven-years' sentence in the peniten-
tiary at Trenton
Roller was but twenty-five years old
when he was known as a successful
broker in Newark and in this city He
was looked upon as a young Napoleon
of finance. He soon obtained the con-
fdence of the banks. and when he went
to the wrong side of the market himself.
he laid down $4,000 in forged paper.
The names forged were those OF promi-
nent men in Newark
About six weeks ago his wife was
forced to have him arrested He was ad-
judged insane by jury and was placed
in a sanitarium at Poughkeepsie. In d
week he convinced the attendant that
he was sane and walked out. He went
to Yonkers and later to Newark. He
was III Newark two days. and after
visiting his mother and bidding her
goOd-by he left the city.