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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
BURGLAR
USED A
RAZOR
Clifford and His Brother -in.LaW
Badly Wounded In Fight
With Negro Maraudsr.

Quincy. Mass. Aug. 4-In an en-
counter with burglar at the home OF
Charles w. Clifford on Newport avenue
here early today. Clifrords brother-in-
law, Arthur Hoale. was seriously out with
razor and Clifford himself was badly
hurt
rhe burglar. negro. escaped, and a
general alarm has been sent by the police
10 surrounding cities and towns. request
ing tnat any suspicious appearing colored
man be apprehended.
Mrs' ciinord was awakened about 2
a m by slight noise Finding that a
isht usually kept burning all night had
oeefl exrnguished and hearing the sound
or steps on the back stairway. she called
her husband. Mr.. Clifford hastily arose
and calling his brother-in-law. who lives
IN the same house, TO assist him In the
inVesugation. he proceeded to the kitchen
here the two men were confronted by
stalwart negro.
The men at once threw themselves unon
the Intruder and a desperate struggle fol-
lowed. The negro was almost over
powered and showed signs OF capItulatton
when he produced a razor and slashed
r1gah and left Clifford and his brother
in-iaw continued the fight. but they lost
50 much blood that they collapsed and che
burglar fed. leaving behind n black
slouch hat
fatroiman kellfher a few moments later
observed negro hurrying suspiclously
down the railroad track. which runs
parallel 20 Newport avenue. The officer
gave chase, but the fugitive climbed over
a nigh ensbankment and disappeared In
Merry Mount woods. After the chase
kelliher met Clifford, who Informed him
or the struggle. From police headouar-
ters a force was sent TO search the woods
but no one was found
During the forenoon a pair OF trousers
and waistcoat were found in a coal
yard. one and half miles south OF the
clifford residence. In a pocket was a
United States naval button. The waist
coat was covered with blood
The poAce of Brockton and the other
cities and towns in this section were noti-
ned 10 be on the lookout for the burglar
The negro IL described as rather stout |
and about Ave feet inches in height !
He wore dark clothing.
The Chford Kitchen this morning re- |
sembled slaughter house blood from, /
Clifford and Hesic having hean spattered |
over everything or rne two Heale is
the most seriously injured. He was bad |
ly cut In the neck and received other !
wounds. The police consider his condi- |
ton serious.
CLIFFORD was cut in the face arms and |
hands, but ts recovering. He ia 35 wears
old and his brother-in-law is 10 years
younger The negro obtained no plum
der
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
NUGGETS Of NEWS.

Among the passengers who arrived AZ
New York today on board the steamer
Philadelphia from San Juan was Roger
n Post. auditor ~ Porto Rico
The United States cable ship Burnside
has arrived AT Seattle from sitka. where
she completed the preliminary work of
laying the cable between Seattle and
Alaska. She Il 20 take on board 600 mites
of cable.
Elaborate preparations are being made
az Richmond. Va. for the inauguration
of the new president of Depauw univer-
sity, Or Diwin Hughes ~ Boston. All
the college and university presidents of
the country viii be invited 70 be present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
HEAVY
DAMAGES
CLAIMED
Administrator Of william GateIy,
Who Was Killed While I'm. :
loading Vessel, Brings Sui.

William Gately. administrator on the
estate OF William Gately. Jr.. has
through Attorney Daniel A. Cotton
brought suit against the New York. New
Haven & Hartford Railroad company TO
recover $4,000 damages.
On March 26th Gately. Jr.. was work
ing for the defendant company unload
ing vessel and received injuries that
resulted fatally
He was at work on n platform when
an eyebolt fell and struck him on the
head. His skull was badly smashed and
he was thrown from the platform to the
deck OF the vessel a distance OF 80 feet.
and he died within four hours. The eye
bolt broke short off at a point where It
formed the hosting apparatus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
HUNT GETS
II MONTHS
IN JAIL
HS Was Indicted for EmbezzIe.
m0nt and Assault With a
Dangerous Weapon.

James T. Hunt was this afternoon
brought before Chief Justice stiness for
sentence under two indictments. Though
he had In addition 10 meet the charge OF
carrying concealed weapons. Hunt es-
capped with n sentence Of IL months IN
jail. He will. however, have to pay very
heavy costs.
One indltcement charged the embezzle-
ment or as7.5O from William II. Draper
on Nov. 1st. 1900. The other Indictment
charged an assault with a pistol on April
s. 1901. TheIa was also n criminal appeal
on a charge OF carrying concealed weap-
ons. Hunt had taken an appeal from the
district court sentence an this case but
failed 20 fight his appeal.
When the appellate court denied him a
new trial on the indictments, Hunt went
on n journey OF which trip he gives
romantic account. In prosaic Fall River
he fell into the hands OF Deputy Sheriff
Kinnecom and his bail thaw.
Today Assistant Attorney General
Greenough told the court that Hunt had
given the attorney generals department
lots OF trouble. Assistant City Solicitor
Easton told the court about the con
cealed weapon charge.
A. J. Cushing. at one time counsel for
Hunt. said few effective words for him.
Mr.. Cushing said he had known the pris-
oner from boyhood and that he was an
able. bright and intelligent man who
let Incorporate habits ruin him. Mr.
Cushing urged that " more than one sen
tenoe was imposed the sentences run
conourrently.
Chief Justice stiness imposed a SEN
tence OF IL months In jail on the first
Indictment. three months in Jail on the
second and on the criminal appeal a sen
tence OF 80 days was IL posed. The SEN
tences all run concurrently and Hunt
must pay costs in each case
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
SONS OF VETERANS,

The Sons OF Veterans have their annual
outing at Crescent park. today. They as
sembled In Exchange place at 10 O'Clock
this morning and. escorted by the Cr.s-
cent park band. or the Banda Napoli. az
" is sometimes known, marched I'm pa-
rsde through Dorrance street 10 West
minister up Westminster 20 Mathewson.
and through TO Weybosset, thence 20 the
boat They and about ls0 OF their
friends wall do all IN their power TO make
this themost successful outing OF the
season
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
FALSE IMPRISONMENT.
Basis Of Suit Brought by Joseph Bowen
Against Allan Mcpherson.

Joseph Bowen has begun an action Of
raise imprisonment against Allen Nc
Emerson. Mr.. Bowen peddlos bananas
and hr Mcpherson is a wholesale dealer
of the same article
one day some tirne ago Mr.. Bowen went
to buy of Mr.. Mcpherson. He was told
10 select The bunch ne wanted Mr.
Bowen selected 90 but Mr.. Macpherson
claimed there were 50 punches IN the pile
appropriated by Mr. Bowen.
a policeman was called and Mr.. Rowen
was taken 90 tho Central station and de-
tained nve hours lie was not nut on
.rlal ahd wants now 10 make Mr. Nc
Iherson pay him for his time and like
attorney for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
SIGHTED WRECKAGE.
Mansnn Saw indications ola Sea Disaster
South Of Block island.

Henry Manson has returned TO New
port from fishing cruise in his sloop
Valkyrie and reports having passed
through a quantity OF wreckage 10 miles
TO the southwark of Block Island.
II comprised ice chests. state room
doors and other material which indicated
that they came from steamship which
had either been In a collision or wrecked.
He failed 10 find any part marked with
name though. and upon arrival here
inquired II report OF any such wreck
had been made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
TROVeR AND CONVERSION ALLEGED.

The Manufacturers Commercial COM
pany, a New Jersey corporation. has
brought suit against Stephen w Bud
long OF this city 10 recover $500. The
trover and conversion OF a number Of
checks payable to the order OF the Man
vile Covering company is alleged. r.
w. Burbank is attorney for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
NO GAME TODAY.

Providence and Montreal will not play
today on account OF threatening weather
they Will play two games tomorrow In
stead. with Yerkes and Amole doing the
twir'ing. Both these men are IN fine form
ano snculd give good account OF them
selves. Amole dons Providence uniforn,
Tor the first time tomorrow and according
TO report VIII prove phenomenal He
brings an enviable reputation with him.
The games begin at O'Clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
FAMILY REUNION.

This morning about 60 Of the Nicholas
family from all over the state embarked
Tor f1eids Point for their annual outing
and family reunion. Tho family has n
reunion every year. at which time the
history OF the doings Of the individual Is
Tor the year are rehearsed and prog
nostications as to future careers are told
Of in a serio-oomio way. Games and a
huge dinner usually furnish the greatest
amount OF diversion and this occasion
will be no essential variation OF that pro
gram. All are anticipating an exceeu-
insly enjoyable time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
SMALL FIRES.

The alarm from box 3lS this afternoon
was for slight fire in n pile Of oakum
in a storeroom on Packet street. occu-
pied by Thomas Manning, plumber;
damage slight.
An alarm was given from box 81 at
p. m, for a chimney fire at II Wise
court; no damage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
APPOINTED COMMISSIONER,

William Williams. Esq. OF Bristol has
been appointed commissioner TO make
partition by sale In the sale OF Edward
M Spooner ct alvs. Arthur 3. Bishop ct
AL now pending in the appellate dlvis-
ion OF the supreme court. The land 10 he
divided is in Bristol
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
ARRIVAL Of OCEAN STEAMERS.

At Boston-steamer Cambroman. from
Mediterranean ports
At New York-Steamer Iahn from
Genoa and Naples steamer standam
from Rotterdam
At Portland-steamer Irishman from
Liverpool
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
BOY DROWNED.
Alfred ]. Irons Lost His Life In Aliens
Pond Thin Noon.

Alfred J. Irons. IL years old. son Of
Edward r. Irons Of 90 Merchant street.
was drowned at 1880 o'clock this after
noon while bathing on Aliens pond, near
Branch avenue.
The boy was seized with a cramp and
was unable 10 swim n stroke after that.
The body was recovered by the BOYS
IA ther.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
THROWN FROM CAR.
Manual OIo Sues Rhode Island Company for
5000 for Personal Injuries.

Manuel Dio claims TO have been badly
injured by the sudden stopping of a car
at the corner of Westminster and jackson
streets. He AYERS that ne was thrown
violently from the running board OF the
car and his arm, wrist. hips and abdomen
were badly hurt. There may be internal
injuries also
He has sued the Rhode Island company
70 recover 1000 for his injuries. r. p
Owen is Mr. Dio's attorney
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04

that OF a vacancy occurring in said orricel
ENACTED A NULLITY.
II this is so. would we not have 10
assume, In the language OF this court
In It's opinion In the Suburban Railway
Co. that the legislature knew that IL
was enacting nullity and intended to do
SOP
L submit that where there is such an
unmistakable intent manifested on the
part fthe general assembly TO make
such radical change In the manner OF
hlling the office OF commissioner OF pub
Ito works. by deprivlng the city council
| or It's power 10 elect 10 that office and
10 place that power in the hands OF tho
mayor OF the city. whose appointment
shall be approved by the board Of
! aldermen" that although by omission no
provision Is made for the filing OF a va
cancy In said office. yet by Implication
the office must be filled in the same man
ner as the original appointment was
made. and l cannot agree with the
learned city solicitor when he would seem
to intimate in his opinion that TO hold
that for the Mayor to appoint TO fll a
vacancy I'm said office would be a forced
construction founded on the speculative
and uncertain basis OF the implications OF
the law
AN APPOINTMENT
As I have stated herein before. by the
provisions OF the charter OF 1866 IL an
pears that all vacancies therein referred
TO were 10 be supplied for the current
municipal year only, and IL seems TO
me that there is not needed any further
discussion upon that point, but in re-
gard 10 this contention I would say that
all law writer's, think. agree. that wnen
the choice Is given to an executive, as
to mayor, whose choice is TO be ap-
proved by one branch OF n dual legls-
lative body, such az the board of alder
men. that that is an appointment" and
cannot be considered 0s an election"
II, as ] And the general rules of law
concerning the Interpretation OF Iegts-
lative acts. provide.
That the act Is TO be interpreted in
view OF the general object OF the partt-
cular act;
That the conclusions TO be drawn are |
which are in the spirit,
though not within the letter OF the act; |
That the object OF all judicial inter
pretatons OF statutes IN 20 determine
what Intention is conveyed. expressly or
by implication, by the language used"
That 1T Is a duty In constituting n
statute to carry out II possible the as
will OF the legislature
EARLIER LAWS REPEALED.
That "the later statute. the evident in
.enl Oh Wnlcn IL 10 turnlSn the exclusive
rule governing certain case, repeals all
EARLIER laws on the Same subject
And also, that tho power 10 appoint 20
IN office includes by implication the
)over to fill a vacancy I'm II, and all the
authority to carry out the orig
nal power, and prevent It's becoming in
operative"
Then l respectfully submit that the
oower 10 Ill this vacancy now existing I'm
he office OF commissioner OF public works
" the city OF Providence In not I'm the
'ity council by election, but in tho mayor
BY appointment 10 be approved by tho
BOARD OF aldermen OF said city.
A. =. MILLER
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
Low RATES WEST.

The Chicago Great Western Railwey
will on August 1st TO I4th inclusive sell
tickets to Seattle. Wash, and San Fran
cisco. Cal. at greatly reduced rates. For
full information apply TO any Great
Western agent or J. p. Elmer, c. p A,
Chicago Ill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
etQUeST FOR CHURCH.

BY the will Of Matilda II. Whitmarsh.
late OF this city. the Broad Street Chris
tian church is a beneficiary to the extent
OF $40. 10 be used in whatever branch
of the church work II II needed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
MAYOR DIFFERS
FROM SOLICITOR,
City Executive Submits Brief to Supreme
Court Showing That He Should Appoint
Commissioner Smiths Successor.

WHEN SUPREME coNvENEs TO CON.
sioER APPLICATION FOR IN
REGARD TO ELECTION WORKS
FOR PROVIDENCE, WILL
BE PRESENTED WITH
CITY SOLICITOR coLwELL PRO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
PETITION DENIED.

In a rescript handed down today in the
case OF Alvah r. Badger vs. American
Electrical Works the appellate court has
denied plaintiffs petition for a reargu-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
New York Stock Mark)t.

Reported for The News by ". CURTIS
FLETCHER & CO.. street floor, Banigan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-04
HURRY To THE CHAPEL

"Sarto." "Sarto" ran from mouth 10
mouth penetrating 90 the further most
corner Of the vatican precincts. All hur-
ried towards the Sistine chapel 20 see
the newly elected pontif emerge and pay
their homage 90 the new sun and have
the honor 20 he among the fret 20 kiss
bis hand After the election when the
excitement began TO calm down none
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-10

Major Charles e. Kilbourne, q. s. A.,
paymaster of the department OF Da-
kota, is dead IN Chicago.
Rev. DR.. William Charles Roberts,
president of Central university, died
at Danville, Ky. of paralysis.
Edward M. Brown, former command.
er OF the New York Yacht club, Is
dead, at the age of sixty-four.
Martin Gill. recluse, 1o2 years old.
died at Fond du Lac. Wis. He was a
native OF Ireland, but had lived In
Fond du Lac forty-nine years.
DIR. Cyrus Edison, son OF former May
or Franklin Edison, died in New York
DR.. Edison was the author OF many ar
ticles on medical and sanitary subjects
and was the inventor OF many surgical
Instruments.
Joshua Ward, On old time champion
oarsman, died at his home In CornwalI.
on-Hudson of pneumonia. In 1859
Ward won the sculling championship
at Staten Island, rowing i've miles in
81 minutes and 10 seconds.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-10
From the Capital.

TFOFn tnc SdpItai.
The senate may investigate the post
! Office scandal.
Senator Nelson says all our land
laws should be modified and codifed.
The United States supreme court
upholds the Kansas State eight-hour
law.
The United States may be asked to
establish a protectorate over Santo
Domingo.
Colorado miners appeal TO the pres
ident to protect them from an order
to leave the state.
The United States stands first
among FIVE great coal producing coun.
tries Of the world.
Two more cranks recently visited
the White House, and one wanted to
hypnatize the president
Gen. Brooke testified recently before
the senate committee to the effect that
Gen. Wood was insubordinate.
Rural free delivery routes increased
100 per cent in the last year. while
postofices decreased in number.
Treasurer Roberts has issued his
annual report on the condition OF the
United States minis and currency.
Admiral Taylor. chief of the bureau
OF navigation. in his annual report,
urges the creation OF general staff.
Representative McCleary has Sc
cured an order for improved mail serv-
ice between Madelia and Fairmont,
MINI.
A civil service" dinner at the White
House marked the tenth anniversary
OF the appointment OF Commissioners
John r. Proctor.
Representative Davis has the active
Endorsement Of the Minnesota delega-
ton as candidate for place on the
naval affairs committee.
Representative Esch Of La Crosse
proposes an amendment to the bank
ruptcy law putting travelling men on
the same footing as statesmen.
Instructions have been forwarded to
Maj. Scott, acting agent at Leech
Lake, directing him not to modest the
settlers on the townsite at Richards,
MINI.
About $4,000 acres Of land will soon
be credited to North Dakota on ac-
count Of indemnity blind asylum, re-
form school, school of mines, scientific
school, etc.
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the
successor Of Sir Michael Henry Her
bert. as the ambassador OF Great Brit.
ain to the United States, was received
formally by President Roosevelt at the
White House last week.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-10
ELIJAH fixes II
poWIE PROPOSES TO SETTLE
WITH HIS IMMEDIATE
CREDITORS.
BY NICE STROKE or DIPLOMACY
HE ESTABLISHES HARMONY BE-
TWEEN ZION. ITS REcEIv.
ERs AND CREDITORS.
BY NICE STROKE or DIPLOMACY
ASKS CoyRT TO DISMISS Tnt CASE
WANTS REASONABLE TIME AND
WILL SFTTLE WITH ALL
CREDITORS.

Chicago. Dec. 8. - By stroke OF
diplomacy John Alexander Dowie has
established harmony between Zion, its
receivers and it's creditors in and out
OF court. He proposes to settle with
his immediate creditors. to arrange
with others on a reasonable time
basis and to end the receivership. AT
a conference yesterday between the
attorneys representing the heaviest
creditors and Jacob Newman, attorney
for the receivers. Dowie showed the
lawyers a statement setting forth
lions assets and liabilities. He de-
clared he valued lions estate at $14,-
600 900 above all liabilities. He exhib-
tied large orders for lace and candy.
He said neither lace nor candy factory
could supply It's orders. He showed
an order for seventy-five car loads OF
candy from a Cincinnati firm. He
showed a draft for $4,000 from a
well-wisher and declared he could
draw for 100000 more on one OF
lions friends in Wisconsin.
To Settle Urgent Claims
On this showing he offered to settle
all urgent claims in cash and to put
Zion on q cash basis in ah future deal
ings with the outside world. With his
heaviest creditors out of the way, he
said, his debts demanding immediate
payment would not amount to more
than $150,000. Samuel Steyenson's
Judgment notes for 100000 are not
yet due.
Dr. Dowie's presentation Of figures
and offers of settlement were salts
factory to the attorneys. His plan will
be submitted to-day to a meeting OF
the receivers, their attorneys and the
attorneys for his creditors, and 1t is
believed will be accepted. In that
event receivers and all creditors will
Join hands with DR.. Dowie in plea to
Judge Kohlsaat to dismiss the pending
litigation and permit DR.. Dowie free
dom to gather funds and settle obliga-
tinna
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-10
Resume Of the neWS.
n and SINNERS.

SIN and Sinners.
Miners from Kentucky have started
feud In Wisconsin.
A condemned man In Pennsylvania
has confessed to eighteei murders.
The grand jury In Chicago has gone
after an alleged plumbing supply trust
Negroes assist in capturing and
lynching three of their race in Missis.
sippi
The Nebraska grand jury continues
the investigation OF the postofiice brib-
cry cases.
Detective Driscoll. shot by bandits
during the fight In Indiana, died OF his
injuries in Chicago.
The Chicago boy bandits boast that
they will go to the soaffold without a
tremor and discredit belief in a here
after.
Postmaster Bancroft OF Portland,
Or, denies the report that postal in.
spectors had found a shortage OF over
$500 In the accounts OF the Portland
postohlcc,
Mrs. Aurora Hodge, the young wo
man awaiting trial for the murder OF
William X. Ryan In Salt Lake City
last July. died at hospital from the
effects of an operation.
Henry Gray and LOWS Skaggs. resi-.
dents of Chilesburg, KY, Quarreled
. over the unloading of a car OF coal,
both claiming to have beeen engaged
for the work. Gray was killed and
Skaggs was fatally shot 10th leave
families.
A. w. Barrows, prominent citizen
OF Mount Sterling. H.. has been ar.
rested as a result OF a confession made
by Mrs. Martha Fowler, who made a
murderous assault upon Mrs. Mary
Barrows with Ratchet. Barrows' ar.
rest has created sensation. Accord.
ing to Mrs. Fowler's confession she
was hired to commit the crime.
Robert Campbell, said TO be a grain
merchant, has been arrested at New
York on the charge OF forgery involv.
ing a loan Of $1,000. The complain.
ant IL George Dresser, a broker, who
charges that Campbell raised a Ger.
tifcate OF stock from one share to
ninety-o4e shares, and with the forged
certificate procured from him q loan
OF the sum named.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-12-10
pEs MONIES MAN DIES IN ,.u
Su''et Wound inflicted by His Foru.,
Wife Proves Fatal

Wife Proves Fatal.
Des Moines. Iowa, Dec. & r.
enects OF a bullet wound in his 49,
men. fired by his ex.wifs Co..
klingenbiel is dead at the county, iai,
Mrs. klingenbiel had her husband :.
rested because he had persistentlv a
noyed her, and at o'clock in n.
morning she was marching him In N,
police station at the point OF a rev,,
YER when the fatal shot was Area !,
the result OF his attempt to escans
Mrs. Klingenbiel had procured a a
vorce on the ground OF drunkenness.
Her husband returned from the stat,
hospital for inebriates Thursday ans
hat night he appeared at his forma,
nome and aroused his wife shortly ~
.er midnight. He asked for food ana
she passed it to him through the win
dow. She claims that he then sprap,
through the window and forced M.
attention upon her to such an exten,
that she was forced to draw a revolver
and place him under arrest. The M
lice station was over a mile away ana
there was no officer in sight so shr
determined to march him to jail sb,
expresses no regret for the outcome Of
the shooting that ensued.