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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

The painters union met last night and
transacted a large amount OF business
Among other things done was the cleo
ton OF delegates TO the convention next
Sunday night at which time the chief
marshal for Labor day will be chosen.
They also decided upon the preparations
for tho parade for that day. deciding
definitely as 20 uniforms. floats and the
efforts 10 be put forth to capture the
prize. They viii have a hand and turn
out almost in a body. The union Is over
300 strong and will make a great dis
play.
The BARRIERS union hold a special meet
ing tonight 10 hear the report OF the
committee appointed few weeks ago 10
study the possibilities Of shortening the
hours of work. The committee was in
structed 10 canvass the shops OF the city
TO see II an arrangement could be brought
about whereby the shops would be closed
at o'clock OF 7:3O instead OF s O'Clock.
as now. Most Of the shops appear 10 be
willing 10 adopt the proposed hour u
closing. There viii probably be one or
two shops 20 object 90 this plan and
when the committee reports tonight n
will be decided just what L. 10 be done.
Members OF the union will tonight con
sider the deeira bility of iuaugurating a
strike 20 bring about what they wish
The bakers union will hold It's annual
picnic at Moltsrs park Saturday August
18th. A great time r. anticipated by All
There win be dancing from 4 O'Clock I'm
midnight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
REEXPORT OF COTTON.
Subject OF Question Asked In the British
House Of Com mony Today.

London, Aug. Elm the house of COM
mons today replying TO William Field
(Sationalist), who drew attention to the
re-shipment OF American cotton from
Liverpool TO New York. thus increasing
the famine price of cotton In England
and invited an inquiry as to the effect
of the system of future options on the
price Of cotton, Gerald Balfour, president
of the board of trade. stated that the in
formation OF the board OF trade did not in
dicate an increase in the recent re-export
of cotton 10 America
The total quantity re-exported to the
end of July was 10000 hundredweight C112
pounds) compared with $4,000 hundred
weight for the corresponding period OF
1902. During June and July the guam
titles re-exported were $1,000 hundred
weight, respectively.
Regarding future options, Mr.. Balfour
said he saw no objections to the suggested
inquiry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
DISTURBANCE IN CHURCH.
Three Men on Trial In Municipal Court at
Boston for Creating IL.

Boston. Aug 6.--At the continuance
pf the trial Of William M Trotter. Gran
willie Martin and Bernard Charles. who
ere accuses of disturbing a meeting In the
A. M. r. Zion church. July 30. which was
addressed by Booker 7. Washington
Judge Bennett I'm the municipal court
who is hearing the case, today first lis
tened 20 the testimony OF Policeman Pat
rick Mallory.
The patrolman went 10 the church on
the night OF the disturbance and he tes-
tiied that he found the defendant Mar
TIN I'm n pew. shouting that he had right
therc and would talk
He was asked 60 take hold Of Martin.
Sergeant Manning was there and Bernard
Charles, one OF the defendants, stood In
front OF the pew where Martin ws and
blocked the officers and had TO be put
aside before they could get Martin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
NAVAL War GAME.
Hostile Fleet Has Not Attacked Cast
Nor Has II Been Sighted.

Portland. Aug. s-one-nfth OF the time
allotted for the war game expired at noon
today and the hostile feet had not at
tackled the coas between Esstport and
Cape Ann nor won the game by hold
Ing an anchorage fSe hours und,sputed
by a superior force.
At noon the opposing feet had not been
sighted. The presence of the defensive
fleet was reported all along the war belt
AT Mount Desert Rock, q miles from
Bar Harbor there was gathered early
today feet equal TO that OF the enemy.
II consisted OF the Kearsarge. Alabama
and Illinois and the tugs Peoria and Nina.
This fleet would be sufficient to prevent
the enemy from holding an anchorage
udisputed for fve hours II within that
time the feet could be warned and rushed
TO the harbor sought by the enemy The
presence of this force would seem TO In
dicate that an tack was expected near
Bar Harbor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
100000 INVOLVED.
Equity Proceedings Against u. n. Rogers
Instituted By Receiver.

Boston. Aug. "a suit in equity against
Henry II. Rogers OF New York was filed
In the Supreme Judicial court yesterday
by counsel for Receiver G.. w. Pepper of
the Bay State Gas company OF Delaware.
The plaintiff asks for decree ordering
Mr.. Rogers 10 pay 10 the plaintiff an
amount alleged ohave been received by
the defendant as trustee OF the Bay State
Gas company OF Delaware from the New
England Gas and Coke company. In CON
nection with the sale or Mr.. Rogers inter-
ests I'm certain gas companies In Bos-
ton. and also asks that an account be
taken OF loss and injury 60 the Bay State
Gas company Of Delaware. on account of
the negligence, non-feasance and mis-
feasance" of Mr.. Rogers as trustee.
Mr. Pepper claims that the amount
received from the New England Gas and
Coke company alleged 10 belong 10 the
Bay State Gas company OF Delaware
is 100000
The bill Of complainant says ttat Mr..
Rogers having been designated by the
Bay State Gas company OF Delaware as
trustee, with two others. 20 manage the
Boston, South Boston, Roxbury and Bay
State Gas companies OF Massachusetts,
in 1896. he fmmsdiately requested the re-
gtgnatton of the controlling officers- and
caused the elecuon OF PERSONS not m
tereste ed in the company. but subservient
to him. thereby gaining control Of the
company.
1t is also claimed that Mr.. Rogers sold
out interests held by him In the Brookline
and Dorchester Gas companies to the
New England Gas and Coke company for
a stated price and at the same time de-
livered 10 the company the management
and control of the companies over which
he had been appointed trustee, receiving
therefor 81. .Oo0,000 I'm addition TO the
amount paid for his interests in the other
companies.
II is claimed that this 100000 belongs
10 the Bay State Gas company OF Deia-
ware
II is further said that Mr.. Rogers as
trustee failed TO exercise proper care In
the management OF the several compa-
MES
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
NO MORE CASES.
Training Ship MonangahsIa Believed to Be
Entirely Free From OIphtherla.

The United States training ship Monon-
gahela which Is cruising in this vicinity
so az to be near the local naval hospital
in case of further dyphtheria cases max
ing their appearance on board, put into
Dutch Island harbor under stress OF
weather last night after having hoated
around outside for a week and no further
illness OF the feared nature has appeared.
II is felt on board that the disease all
came from the training station where
there is considerable illness among the
boys and that the ship is now clear OF
IT, The department is doing everything
possible TO wipe the disease out at the
station where there are upwards OF 500
bOys
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
A RECORD
BREAKING
TRIP.
Made by Mr.. SamusIs and Two
Companions From New York
10 EdgswOod in Automobile

Mr. Leo samuels OF the outlet accom-
panied by his father and an engineer
made record breaking trip from New
York city to his home in Edgewood, ar
riving at o'clock Tuesday night He
left New York Monday afternoon at 2:ao
and reached home without accident. hav-
ing covered 81 miles in IA hours. complet-
ing most of the journey in a driving rain
and several inches OF mud.
The route OF the party was from New
York 10 New Haven. thence 10 Hartford
Springfield, Worcester and Edgewood, The
first lap of the distance. 81 miles, was
covered i'm a little less than FIVE hours
The second lap OF 112 miles was covered
I'm far better time because OF better roads
and having 20 slow down less often while
passing through small villages. At Hart
ford the party rested and rehlled the gaso-
line compartments while the car was be-
ing inspected.
From Hartford the route lay over 66
miles Of the poorest roads imaginable and
the slowest time Of the trip was made,
arriving at Worcester at 4 O'Clock I'm the
afternoon The remaining B miles were
covered in good time, the party arriving
at Mr.. Samues' home I'm Edgewood at Z
o'clock, Tuesday night. buried in mud.
but happy I'm the eminent success OF the
trip. There were no accidents 10 mar
the pleasure OF the trip, except where a
chicken or stray dog happened 10 cross
the track OF the flying party.
In conducting this trip Mr.. Samuels
showed the same determination, pluck and
grit which characterizes his conduct I'm
business. RAIN had roads. nor any OF
the other host Of perils which beset the
automobilist. served 70 daunt
thfa pprspyerinQ buRinega man.
The machine used was a 10 horse power
I)ickarNIlla car
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
STOCK MARKET EXCITED.
continued from Page one.)

Persistent rumors of liquidation by a
big house" were circulated during the
noon hour and prices dropped once more,
some OF them To n lower level than be-
fore. Stocks that suffered most In this
attack included st. Paul. Reading. Atchi-
son preferred Erie. New York Central.
Pennsylvania, Union Pacific and United
States steel.
the belief that much OF today's EQuida-
ton was OF a new character, the source
OF which they were unable to trace. IL
was this fact that excited considerable
apprehension.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
may SEIZE
MERCHANTS
BRIDGE
Terminal Company Said to
Again Have MonopOIy--GoY-
srnment VIII Interfere.

Washington. II. c., Aug. 6.-Secretary
Root sent letter to the manager Of the
Merchants Bridge company. Of st. Louis.
owner OF the great railroad bridge across
the Mississippi river yesterday. asking
him 10 show cause why the government
should not take possession OF the struc-
tnre under the terms Of the government
charter. which provided that IL should
never lass under the control OF the only
other bridge across the river at st. Louis.
The company is given until September
eth 10 make reply.
Business men Of st. Louis have made
icomplaint 10 Secretary Root that the Mer-
mated by the Terminal association, which
owns the famous Eads bridge. An in
'quiry put on foot by the secretary OF war
seems to substantiate the charge. and
has resulted in the communication 10 the
bridge company.
In connection with the charges is a
story OF an alleged absolute monopoly.
with consequent extortionate tolls. which
are said 20 be responsible for the creation
OF the city OF East St Louis
The Merchants bridge was built several
years ago. because at that time 81. Louis
had only one bridge. the Eads, and the
owners OF that structure were charging
tolls that were considered excessive. The
Terminal association, which owned the
Eads bridge. had obtained control Of the
only ferry company, and thus had a com
plete monopoly OF across river transpor-
tation.
The United States aided in the build
ing OF the Merchants bridge and gave IL
dts charter. At the instance of the people
of st. Louis special provision Of the
charter was that II at any time the Mer-
chants should come under the control or
dominance of the Terminal association its
charter should be forfeited Immediately
and the bridge conhscated by the United
States.
When complaint was made to the secre-
tary OF war, Major Thomas L. Casey,
the engineer officer at st. Louis. was
asked to make a report on the facts.
His report Indicates that the charter has
been violated and that the bridge should
be confiscated by the government.
Among the exhibits filed with the re-
port was a circular letter sent out by j.
p. Morgan & Co, asking subscriptions 10
a new bond issue OF the Terminal associa-
tion. This letter shows that the Terminal
revenue from the Merchants bridge and
that no apprehension need he felt that
the monopoly will he injured.
The Terminal association charges n toll
of Is cents for each passenger and 1925
for each freight car crossing the Eads
bridge. The revenue from the two
bridges is immense and has made sew
eral St Louis men milhonaires
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
BULLET
KILLS HIM
INSTANTLY
Schroeder Was Shot Accident
ally While Changing Pistol
From One Pocket 10 AnOth,r.

Scranton. Aug. 6-Conrad schroeder
one OF the wealthiest contractors and
builders OF eastern Pennsylvania shot
himself today dying almost instantly.
The shooting occurred while MT
Schroeder was in his room and the fam-
lily say that the revolver exploded while
he was changing II from one pocket TO
the other. He returned from New York
last night and was apparently in happy
mood.
Mr. Schroeder was a delegate 10 the ma
tional convention which nominated Ben
iamin Harrison for president. He was
rated as a millionaire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
GINCE LOST A LEG.
He Sues Beland, His Former Employer, for
$4,000 Damages.

Noise Gince os the city OF Central Falls
has brought suit against Joseph III. Be
land of the same city to recover $4,000 for
personal injuries Mr.. Gince was on Nov.
18th at work for the defendant in a
ledge taking out stone.
on top OF the ledge was stone weigh
ing about two tons that was loose Gince
aid not know the big stone was loose but
claims his employer should have known
that 10 was not properly secured and
might fall any moment
The stone did fall and tho plaintiff $
right leg was so badly smashed that am
putation above the knee was necessary
Ciince was otherwise badly injured, he
claims
Thomas r. Vance Is attorney for the
plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
OPPOSES CANAL TREATY.
Party In Columbia FllIbusterlng 10 Prevent
It's Adoption.

Washington. Aug 6.-Advioes have been
received here from Bogota TO the effect
that tho opponents of the canal treaty.
fearing 20 allow the treaty 10 come 20 a
definite vote in the two houses. and not
wishing 20 assume direct responsibility
for its rejection. have decided 10 flib,rs-
ter until II is too late for ratihcations 20
be exchanged. which must he by Sept 2,
II H. estimated that the Colombian copy
of the treaty must leave pogota by Aug
D. 60 reach Washington IN time for ex-
change within the time fixed. 10 can no
stated that officials here are confidently
expecting n request from President Mar
roquin 10 have the time limit for the ex-
change extended
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
FIRE DEPARTMENT CHANGES,

The following changes have been made
in the fire department;
Clifton A. Spofrard has resigned from
II, 90 go into business for himself He
has been a member OF that company for
seven years.
Clifton W. Chase has been transferred
from II. and L. 10 Hose II as hose
man.
Chaylee W. Sherman has been transfer
ferred from ". and l.. ] 90 Engine com
pany 2. as driver. IN place OF John Car
lin. deceased.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

Brockline. Mass. Aug 6.-The rain
storm which began Tuesday afternoon.
had not ceased today and the manage
ment of the International Lawn Tennis
tournament at Jongwood was compelled
again 90 postpone the games. The doubles
will be played tomorrow at p. m The
two singles matches. scheduled for today
will he played Saturday afternoon.
The picking OF the English double team
has also been postponed hy arrangement
n Ia expected that n. r. Doherty will be
able 10 play
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
WILL so TO NEW JERSEY.

New York. Aug. 6-"Monk' Eastman
and Joseph Brown have waived their
rights and consented to extradition
10 New Jersey. 10 face the charges OF
James Mcmahon. formerly David la
mars coachman. who was assaulted
recently I'm Long Branch. They were
remanded 10 the tombc 90 await extra
dition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

Berlin. Aug. "a ST. Petersburg dis
-naich- to the Cologne -Cazette. says tua
Servian officers who were deputed 10 at
tend King Peters sons on their Journey
90 Selgrade. 10 Join their father. have
not been permitted to cross the Italian
frontier. the Russian legation at Belgrade
having refused TO wise their passports.
because they were implicated IN the as
sassinatbon Of King Alexander and
Queen Dfaga-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
LOST TWO BARGES.
Tug Mars Was Able. However, to Save
Crews Of the Bradley and the Monarch.

Tug Mars WAS caught out in the storm
Of yesterday and today came into New
port to report the loss of two barges the
Bradley and the Monarch. but that they
were able aboard the tug to save the crew
OF both barges.
The tow was bound 10 the eastward
and when ten miles TO the southwark Of
Montauk Point, II Ia reported the two
barges began to fill and after much hard
work the men aboard OF her were secur-
ed before the barges foundered. The tug
proceeded after notifying the owners
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

The cup defender Reliance was out this
morning for an hour and n half upon a
spin I'm the bay.
The Constitution did not leave her an
chorase and the Reliance did not venture
outside where n is pretty rough after
the storm She had only light airs 20
nanoeuvre In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
HUSBAND AND Wife SUE.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wilson Sue Jack for
$1,000 for Alleged SIand0r.

James Wilson and his wife. Annie Will
son, Of Pawtucket are greatly grieved
over statements alleged 10 have been
made by Finley Jack of the same city.
They say Mr.. Jack in the presence OF a
number OF worthy citizens said they sold
intoxicating liquors Illegally ION the
quiet"
As this charge rendered them liable to
prosecution Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson ask the
assistance Of the supreme court TO get
$1,000 damages from Jack.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
ON BURGLARY CHARGE.
Regno Scott Is Rsanestsd and Held for
Examination.

Quincy. Mass, Aug. 6.-Sam Scott the
negro who was arrested on a charge OF
vagrancy but who was suspected OF being
the burglar who cut Clifford and Head
with a razor at their home last Sunday
night was discharged on the vagrancy
charge today but was re-arrested on the
charge OF breaking and entering the Cliff
ford house I'm the night time.
on this charge Scott was held In 5000
for a hearing on Aug. 13. In default of
bail Scott was taken to Dedham Jail
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

Rome. Aug. cardinal Gibbons ao-
companied by his conclavist. Father p. G.
Gavan. today visited the church OF Santa
Maria in Trastevere, the cardinals titular
church. and was warmly received by the
whole chapter headed by the canon nd
arch priest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
DEMURRER OVeRRULED.

Washington. Aug. s--The district GRIM
inal court today overruled the demurrers
to the indictment for bribery in connec-
tion with the government purchase OF
letter box fasteners of August w. Ma
chen. the former general superintendent
OF the free delivery service and r. II.
Groff and Samuel Croft OF this city. Coun-
sci for the defendants noted exceptions
20 the ruling
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
STILL IN BRITISH JAIL.

London. Aug. 6.-Whitaker Wright. the
arrested promoter and director Of the
London and Globe corporation. limited, Is
today still in Brixton jail. some Of the
proposed sureties for his bail OF s250o0
not having yet been approved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
CONSTITUTION pRasefp MOOalNss,

In last nights blow al Newport the big
sloop Constitution dragged her moorings
for quite n distance but no damage re-
suited 20 the vessel.
The ground tackle is n big mushroom
and n was not anticipated when put down
that the yacht would start IL In any
blow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
Low RATES WEST.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will on August LIST 10 18th inclusive sell
tickets 20 Seattle. Wash. and San Fran
cisco Cal, at greatly reduced rates For
full Information apply 20 any Great
Western agent or J. +. Elmer. @. p. A..
Chicago. Ill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
A0Ne WEEK SHUTDOWN.

New Bedford, Mass. Aug. 6.-The Brts-
tol manufacturing company will shut
down it's plant Saturday noon for one
week. The high price of cotton and the
low price OF goods is given as the cause
for the shut down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06

and sets at 6:5s High tides at 7:i3 a. m.
and I 20 p. m
The following vessels arrived In this
port within the past "a hours.
Steamer Plymouth. Griffin. New York.
Steamer fremont, Olweiler, New York.
Steamer Ruth r. Lutte Fall River and
returned
stesmer city " Newport. Rich. New
port and returned
steamer Richard Borden. Brown. Fall
River and returned
Steamer Queen city. Gray, Tiverton and
returned
steamer 1slandnr--peiiEr- -I,ipertaa-s.4-4
returned
SAILED
steamer Essex for Baltimore.
steamer Plymouth for New York.
Steamer fremont FOR New York.
schooner Myrtle Camp with coal FOR
Newport
schooner Fannie Palmer light TO New
port News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by ~ CURTIS
FLETCHER & CO, street floor, Banigan
building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-06
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises at 4A a. m.
and sets az 5:5s. High tides at 7:i3 a. m.
and 20 p. m.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-11-06
No Shopping Excursions.

There will be no more shopping oxour-
sions to the capitol city for tho thing
proves to be very unpopular with the
masses.
The series Of trade trips gotten up by
some Of the Denver dailies failed to draw
the crowds. and anyhow the merchants Of
the surrounding smaller towns made such
vigorous protest that the newspapers and
merchants Of Denver were alarmed at the
storm of opposition which they raised and
will try the scheme no more.
1t is only natural that the big and en-
terprising firms Of Denver and Of Pueblo
as well will reach out after the trade of
the lesser towns, and it is perfectly legit-
innate competition to try and get the trade
by means of advertising, but to combine
and try to dump the whole population of
a small town into one Of the larger ones is
not neighborly and is naturally resented
by the merchants and people OF home
loyalty generally.
There is way to do things and way
net to do them.-Pueblo Indicator.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-11-06
A Big Success.

Tho success attending the present tour
Of Frank Bacon and his rural comedy.
The Hills Of California" is nothing short
Of phenomenal. As an exponent OF such
characters as AIMED Hill. Mr.. Bacon has
no equal. His humor is spontaneous. his
quaint drollery irresistible. 1t is not
every comedian who can cover your tears
with smiles and all in that easy. natural
manner peculiar to himself. THE Hills
of California" is no rip-roaring country
comedy. dependent on elap-trap triekory
for success; it is simple, honest draw
ing Of the characters in a rather numer-
Gus family named "Hill'' which lived in
Mariposa county. among the hills OF Cali
fornia. in that sundown land. Mr.. Bacon
is supported by Bessie Stuart Bacon. a
beautiful and talented young lady not un-
known to our theatre-goers. and strong
supporting company numbering twenty
people, The play will be given here on
November 9 at the Grand.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-11-06

Rov. Wilson Mills who was In tho re-
cont Santa Fe wreck near manzanola.
returned tho noxt day with his camera
and took several fno pictures OF tho
wreck. The various views show that the
coaches wero tossed about in a manner
to mako it marvellous that no lives were
lost Monday afternoon traffic was ro-
sumed. The bridge around tho wroek
was completed after nearly four days
and nights work. and No. sos OF that
day was the first to cross. Tho tempo
rary structure is 500 feet long and twen-
ty-six feet high. II is curved and skirts
the north side Of the wreck. Work will
Immediately begin upon tho construction
Of now and moro durable bridge. The
now bridge will have two steel spans in
stead Of one and the wooden structure as
before.