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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07
Representative AldriChMakeSStrOng
Argument in Favor of the Bill
Changing the Method of Appoint
mcnt--Judge JOhnSOn'S n'SArgument
in Defence OF COmmittcc'SRcCOm-
mcndatiOn of Indefinite Postpone
ment Very Weak.

Todays house of representatives of special
of the that for consideration
caused lively discussion.
The first which the opposing forces cashed
introduced by Representative Fitzgerald of Pawtucket
providing for the appointment of committee investigate the
trouble between the coal and the coal dealers After
sharp debate it referred to the commte judiciary.
Johnsons resolution of final adjournment Friday
April IT, amendment offered making the date May After
placed
the calendar.
bill amending the Providence police commission law
place appointing the hands of the
supported strong speech by Representative Adh
who gave proposed amendment submitting
the question a of the people.
weak and ineffective of the judiciary committee in
recommending indefinite made by Judge Johnson
still progress the house took
until 2 o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07

night and that he went upstairs at
o'clock.
An hour later he went out to get some
tobacco and q few minutes later he re-
turned and went 20 bed.
The woman waited until 10 O'Clock this
morning for Mr.. Briggs to come down.
stairs.
Then Mrs. Meyers went to his room and
called him. Ten minutes later she knock
ed on the door, and getting no response.
looked through the keyhole.
Then IL was that she discovered
strong odor Of gas.
Surmising that something serfus had
happened she ran to Dyson's store.
where Mr.. Briggs had been In the habit
OF frequenting and there gave an alarm
The door WAS forced by one of the men
who responded and Mr.. Briggs was found
dead I'm bed.
He had lighted the gas stove before re-
tiring
During the early morning hours the
pressure on the main had affected the
gas In the supply pipe and the gas
flames had been extinguisned.
Death came as a matter OF course.
Medical Examiner Perkins viewed the
| body. declared death to have resulted
| from accident and gave a permit for bur-
| fal.
Boyce Brothers took charge Of the 70
mains
Mr.. Briggs had two sons and ono
! daughter. The latter is married and 10
| sides I'm Denver.
Tn sons are Albert, the Oldest. who re-
sides at Clinton, Mass. and Howard, VINO
resides IN Brooklyn district, New YORK
| city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07

Ing the killing OF any partridge previous
to oct. 10, 1906. calendar.
Mr. Carroll presented an act amending
chapter 1913 OF the GeneralS avs on "hus-
band and wife" providinSsor the custody
OF children where the parents are sepa-
rated and not divorced judiciary.
A STRIKE INVESTIGATION.
Mr. Fitzgerald introduced a resolution
providing for the appointment by the
speaker of a committee OF three 10 inves-
tigate the troubles now existing between
the coal drivers and the coal dealers Mr.
Fitzgerald said that the matter was one
that concerned greatly the business In
tercsts OF Providence.
Mr. Johnson declared that this was n
matter that the legislature should keep
it's hands Off and mind its own business.
lie moved that the resolution be referred
10 the Judiciary committee.
Mr. Mccarthy opposed tho referring or
the bill 90 the committee and wanted "
10 bo considered at once. lie advocated
tho appointment Of n board ~ arbitra-
tion. ON a roll call vote the resolution
was referred to tho committee on JUN
ciary. -,
Mr. Richmond reported back from the
finance committee a resolution providlns
for the electric wiring OF the Washing-
ton county court house. calendar.
Mr. Mumford presented an act amend
ing chapter 1876 OF the General Laws on
the appointment of guardians OF persort
OF full age: Judiciary.
Mr.. Johnson presented resolution au'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07

Conspicuous among the emblems was
very large and beautiful "Gates Ajar' on
q floral base, and surmounted with pure
white doves. This was the Offering or
the Providence fire department. A taste
fui wreath OF galax leaves and roses was
from the employees OF the Stillman White
Foundry company. Other pieces all OF
them beautiful, were from the following
organizations: The etcran Masonic as
eociation, st. ohns commandery, X. L;
Adelphoi lodge. A. r. and A M; Veteran
Masons. Roger williams association.
Pomham. Central and Phenix clubs, Ca
nonicus lodge, !. o. r.
Besides all these there were scores or
beautiful bouquets and floral emblems
from personal friends. all creating
scene OF great beauty and fragrance.
The funeral services were extremely
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07
SHOT BY GUARDS.
One Soldier Killed and Another Fatally
Wounded While Trying TO Escape,

San Antonio. Tex, April 7.-Private
Fred Workman of Troop F. 18th cavalry
was shot and instantly killed and Private
Charles Smiley of Company H. fourui
infantry. was fatally wounded In an at
tempt to escape at Fort Sam Houston
Both men had been tried on a charge
OF desertion and both had been convicted.
They were al work on n dump outside
the post and made break TO escape. Inc
guards. Private George Spangler and T..
Rrock shot them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07

simple i'm character in accordance with
the tastes OF the deceased, and the wishes
of the bereaved family and. while many
members Of the Masonic order were pres
ent, there was no Masonic service.
Rev. ames Colwell OF Greenville. rector
of the Episcopal church OF that town.
and "A life long friend OF the deceased,
officiated. reading the Episcopal funeral
ritual. and closing with n poem ana the
special prayers OF the church.
At the close OF the services at the
house the body was borne to Swan Point
cemetery. and there laid TO rest beside his
wife who. but a few months ago, pre-
coded him to the life beyond.
The honorary bearers. all personal
friends of Mr.. White. were as follows:
Joseph o. Earle. representing the A. ard
A. s. rite and the SD dcsroe IN Masonry;
Thomas II. Arnold, representing St
Johns commandery; John NJ. Burlington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07
VETERAN REPUBLICAN DEAD.

Strong, Me-. April 7.-Major f. j. Gilkey.
for many years postmaster of this town
and a member OF the famous convention
here. which organized the Republican
party and at which the late James G..
Blaine was president. died today.
He was So years old and leaves p widow.
Major Gdlkey was a member OF the Metho-
dist church and prominent In grange
work. His death was due to a grip at
tack
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07

representing Adelphoi lodge or Masons;
Ira Winsor. representing the Providence
board OF fire commissioners and the Vet
eran Firemens association; William A.
Walton. representing the Pomham and
Central clubs; Franklin A. Smith. Jr.,
representing canonicus lodge. A. f. and
A. NJ.
Among those present at the funeral
were Hon. James III. Armington. presi-
dent OF the Masonic Veteran association; I;
Mr.. John q. Massie, representing the
Thomas Clapp. representing the Phenix
club,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07

tho change made because II was right.
There was no certainty that the mayor
OF Providence would always be a demo-
crat The responsibility should Dc
where Il could be reached. maycr
In no made bad appointments could be
turned out, while the senate could not
be reached.
LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT.
Mr.. Mcdonald agreed with Mr.. Aldrfch
that the principle OF local self govern
ment was fully eyemphfed In the am
endment. lie read extracts from Cow
Greenhalgh's message vetoing the Holy
oke police commission act. and also the
act creating q police commission for the
city of Woburn, the members TO De ap-
pointed by the governor.
Mr.. Mcdonald said the principles IN
Gov. Greenhalgh's vetoes were the same
az those existing IN the present sase
lie hoped the amendment would prevail
Mr.. Nolan requested that the chair
man OF the judiciary COMMITTEES explain
to the house why the accommodation
to indefinitely postpone was made. ana
declared that considering the way the
house had acted on the Block Island bill.
that n act in the same way on this dues-
ton and give the city Of Providence the
same privileges II gives to the smaller
towns OF the state.
MR.. JoHNsoN's Defence.
MIR. Johnson answered Mr.. Nolan stat
ing that the committee looked into the
matter very closely and that IL seemed
to the members that things In Providence
were IN n very much better condition
now than previously. The pohce force
/ had been greatly improved. he said. and
while In other parts OF the state had
/ been in n turmoil. tho city % Providencs
| had been peaceful
Continued on page Two
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07
KILLED BY GAS
WHILE He SLEPT.
William R. Briggs Found Dead in
His Room at 279 WeyboSSet St.
Was Formerly an Undertaken.


William Briggs years at zs weybos
street.
that had escaped from heater
night Owing varia
sxtguihed Then
) the gasgo deadly work
Briggs was formerly daughter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-07
Simple Funeral Services Over the
Remains of the Well-knOWn and
Highly Respected Business
Man and Citizen.


Despite the srman
member All OF whom
B low
evidenced
= rested and overAowed intoth he adjoining
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22
FIRST ACCIDENT.
Il. L. Robe First Victim of Mishap in
Connection With New Courthouse.

T. L. Robe sustained a broken
leg yesterday in transporting
structural iron from the cars to
the new courthouse. 1t is the first
serious accident to occur in con-
nectlon with the erection of the
building and is an unfortunate one.
In company with crew of men,
Mr.. Robe was enroute from the
depot down town, being on the
load driving his team, when the
mass slipped from the wagon to
the ground. Mr. Robe is cripple
and could not reach a point Of
safety He went with the load
and a heavy beam fell across his
crippled limb, breaking it.
The injured man was taken to a
physician and the fractured mem
Der was attended to.
Mr.. Robe is an ambitious, in
dustrious young man with plenty
of grit to work even if he is handi-
capped physically and his many
friends sympathize with him n
his misfortune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22
Locals on three pages today.

Locals on three pages today.
Miss Minnie Macke is visiting in
Platteville.
M. S. Trobridge and wife are in
Darlington.
Pat BARLEY was over from
Bloomington yesterday.
-Thos. Dolphin of Melville will
go into the hotel business at Mont
fort.
-Messrs. T. f. and Chas. Orion
and Frank Vandewall are camping
near Potosi.
The Montfort band has been
engaged to play here during the
county fair.
Will Stark of Bloomington
joined camping party here
yesterday for trip to the river.
If you intend going to but one
fair this fall, book the county fair
Sept. 9, 10, II. It will be the big
gest and best.
Reno & Alvord's show gave
two creditable performances here
Thursday to good audiences. The
aggregation went from here to
Bloomington, thence to Cassville,
Potosi and PIatteville.
Peter Collier of Bloomington,
who has been an inmate of Mendoza
hospital for some time, but who re-
Gently was allowed to come home
on parole, became violent again
! this week and L. L. Case, an attend
ant from the hospital, came for him
yesterday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22
Obituary-Henkel.

A large gathering of sympathiz-
ing friends and neighbors assembled
Tuesday to pay their last respects
to Mrs Dora Wie1and Eenkel whose
remains were tenderly consigned to
earth.
Deceased was born in 1878 at
Hurricane and resided in that locali-
ty all her life. In 1887 she was
united in marriage to Peter Henkel
and three children were born to
them, all girls, aged six, four and
eight months, who are left to cheer
the grieved husband in his sorrow
and loneliness. A father and step
mother survive, also two brothers
and three sisters, George and Ru-
dolph Wieland, and Mrs. Thomas
Hartman, Mrs. Geo. Hoehn and
Mrs. Chris. Vesperman, all residing
in South Lancaster.
The ravages of that dread des-
troyer, consumption, became appar-
ent three years ago. All that medi-
cal science could accomplish to
check the inroads was attempted,
but to no avail, and Saturday at 4
p. M her spirit passed away.
Deceased was a noble type of
woman; her home was dearer to
her than all else and her alteration
for her husband and loving children
was such as to leave vacancy in
the household that can ne'er be
filed
The sympathy of everyone goes
out to them in their affection.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22
BASE BALL SCORES

Chicago, Aug. 21.-Following are the
base ball scores:
League: At Chicago /,
Brooklyn 2; at Philadelphia-St. Louis
8, Philadelphia 5; at New York =
Pittsburg Z, New York 10; Second
game Pittsburg 4, New York /; at
Boston-Rain.
American: At Philadelphia
O. Detroit 3; Second game) Philadel-
phia 4, Detroit 5; at Cleveland-Wash-
ington 1, Cleveland 5; at St Louis -
New York s, st. Louis l; Second game
New York 2, st. Louis 4; at Chicago
Boston 5, Chicago 8.
Associa tion: At Kansas City = Co
lumbus 3, Kansas City 10-eleven in
nings at Minneapolis = Indianapolis
9. Minneapolis L; at Milwaukee-To-
ledo s, Milwaukee 9; at st. Paul =
Louisville 8, st. Paul 4.
Western: At Des MOines-Kansas
City 0, Des Moines Thirteen innings;
at Denver-Peoria 3, Denver 5; at
Colorado Springs-Milwauke 8, Colo
RADIO Springs Is; at Omaha-St. Jo-
geph 4, Omaha 5.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22

Brother Pulitzer of the New York
World will devote 100000 to found a
school of Journalism in connection with
Columbia university, in an attempt to
drag this fascinating exh1lirating, go
as-you-please occupation down to the
dread and dreary level of the learned
professions. Meanwhile the old-fash-
toned common school, the printers
case and the country office sanctum
will go on turning out newspaper men
to show these journalistic graduates
how to run the business.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22
Man Missing.

The relatives of VIM. Droullard,
we'll known at Cassville are anxious
ly inquiring of his whereabouts, as
he has not been seen or heard of
since Monday, Aug. 10. He was
visiting at Mt. Hope at that time
and left on that day for Blooming
ton, intending to go to Glen Haven
and then to Dubuque, where he
has been living. His intention was
to pack his household goods and
move to Mt. Hope the following
Thursday, but since he left, no
word has been received from him
and his relatives fear that he has
met with foul play. At least they can
give no reason for his disappear
ance as he was in good spirits when
he left.
He started to walk the distance
to Glen Haven but how far he
went they are unable. to say. Eff
forts were made to trace him by
telephone but thus far they have
been unsuccessful No one has
seen him since he left and it is not
known how far he proceeded. He
had $22 when he left Mt. Hope.
He is a medium sized man about
5 #. Z in. tall, black hair and
moustache and he wore a dark suit.
He has been living in Dubuque
for the past year and is son-in-law
of Henry Fennewald, of the same
place. Any information which
will be gladly received by them at
161:19th and Washington SITS.
Dubuque, Ia. Or this office can be
notified.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22

Army for the Coming Year-Other
Officers Elected.


San Francisco, Aug. 21.-The Grand
Army of the Republic selected Boston
as the place in which the encamp-
ment of 1904 will be held, and elected
the following officers: COMMANDMENTS
chief, General John G. Black, of ILL
nOiS; senior vice commander, Colonel
C. Mason Keene, of California; junior
vice commander, Colonel Harry Kess-
Ter, of Montana; surgeon-in-chief, Geo.
A. Harmon, of Ohio; chaplain-in-chief,
Winfield Scott, of Arizona.
In his report Commander Stewart
showed that the gains in membership
in the last year were: By muster, s.
1872; transfer, 1902, and reinstatement
1852; and the losses: by deaths, s.
366; honorable discharge, 100; transfer,
1890; suspension, 1858; dishonorable
discharge, rs, and delinquent reports,
5000, net loss being 7,245.
A proposition to admit sons of vet
Grams into the Grand Army posts was
strongly supported, but after an ex-
tended debate was defeated by small
majority. The encampment adopted q
resolution requesting congress to pass
a bill pensioning al veterans who have
reached the age of GO years.
The National Association of Army
Nurses of the Civil War held their an
nual election, the following officers
choosing for national president Mrs.
Addie L. Ballou, of California.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22
Gentle Joshings.

Frank Reed came up from Bosco-
bel for few days visit with his
folks this week.
John Pendleton has secured the
exclusive right to sell licorice at the
st. Louis worlds fair.
Being neighborly doesn't mean
that you have got to conduct a
neighbours business.
A man with an automobile wife
and a blackboard income cannot ex-
pect to live on Easy street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22
LORD SALISBURY rs DYING
End May Be Expected at Any Moment
Rallies Once from What Was
Thought tho End.

London, Aug 21.-A bulletin issued
by the physicians says that Lord Sal
isbury's condition is critical and there
is little hope of his recovery. The END
may be expected at any moment Once
is was thought that his lordship had
already breathed his last, but he mad
a surprising rally, and later it was
announced that his condition had not
changed since.
kilograms have been dispatched tc
the king, the queen and the Prince
of Wales, acquainting them with the
critical condition Of the ex-premier.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22
When in low spirits take a high

- w u6H LII IOW Opl1ACo CeUAO q Liz IL
bail.
Even the blind man usually has
an eye for business.
Its the bargain counter that
keeps many q mans nose down to
the grindstone.
Health brings wealth, but this
is another Of the old rules that
won't work both days.
"A fine lot of mineral was struck
by workmen at the Dechow &
Philips mine this week.
"A license to wed has been
granted to Clyde Budworth and
Lena Klinkhammer, both of Cass
vile.
Bloomington gets Sunday Chic
ago papers at9 a. N. They are pro-
cured from the Burlington at Glen
Haven.
A party of lady friends sur
prised Mrs. Sam Duncalf Wednes-
day evening and enjoyed a social
time, the occasion being her birth.
day,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Marks and
daughter Hattie drove to James
town Wednesday to visit the burial
place of the late Mr.. and Mrs. B.
White.
-Reub. French has purchased a
half-interest in the Harry Torn
owske blacksmith shop at Bloom
ington and will make that village
his home.
There has been no material i'm
provement in the condition of corn
during the past week. It is now
generally from two to four weeks
behind the average condition at
this date, and should frost occur
before the last week in September
very little sound corn will be har
vested The plants are generally
in sound condition but the con-
tinued cool nights have not pro-
NOTED rapid growth. Some early
varieties are maturing well, but
outlook for the bulk of the crop is
decidedly unfavorable. The warm
weather Of the present week is
what we need and plenty of it.
james Jones, a farmer residing
near Montfort, was placed under
arrest by Sheriff Watson Thursday,
charged with assault and battery,
the complainant being Hon. Jos.
Chandler of the same town, as
semolyman from this district. It is
reported that an alteration arose
between them over some trivial
matter, and that Jones attacked the
assemblyman. The defendant ap-
peared before Justice Wheeler
Thursday eve, but took change Of
venue to Justice Shimrnin's court,
where he plead guilty and was fined
So and costs, amounting to $14,
which he paid and was discharged.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22
The Cheerful View.

In the morning it seemed to be just
the kind Of day for picnic, but in
the afternoon there was drilling rain
Il don't see why we ever came"
growled the disgruntled man.
ooh, take the cheerful view Of it,"
returned the optimist. We're here to
get our clothes in proper condition to
give the tailor nice little job clean
ing and pressing them. Chicago
Post
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22

scription makes weak women strong,
sick women we'll. 1t establishes regular
ity, dries weakening drains, heels infam-
nation and liberation, and cures female
weakness. 1t tranquilizes the nerves and
induces refreshing sleep.
Tin the fall of 1897, was troubled with nerv-
BUSINESS, headache, heart trouble and female
weakness" writes Miss Blanch M Bracey of
Sala, Oswego Co, N. Y. wLast summer I wrote
and you advised to try your Favorite
Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery
i did SO and began to improve rapidly. Con-
tinued taking the medicine, half dozen each Of
.Fsvorite Prescription and Golden Medical
ETtSoc~-~y for the space of FIVE months and in
Ness than year had regeined my former health"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets clear the
muddy complexion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22
Genuine Stradiyariua Discoveries

Berlin, Aug. 21~-A dilapidated
violin found among the effects of a
coachman at Strassburg, who had mar
ried his former brothers. rich widow,
and who obtained possession of her
money and fed to Russia with another
woman, has proved to be a genuine
Stradivarius. It brought $4,000 at
auction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22
Ham els Ignominious Burial,

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 21.-Frederick
Hampel, who shot and killed Thomas
r. Morgan, and who committed suicide
in JAIL was buried in the potters field
in Riverside cemetery. Mrs. Hampel
declined to take any part in the burial
of her husband and the city paid the
expenses. Thee was no service of
any kind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22

Wheaton, Ill, Aug. PA hail and
rain storm swept over Wheaton. Hail
stone sas large san ordinary tea cup
fell for a period of fifteen minutes.
Some of the stones measured eight
inches in circumference. In this city
not a single-house escaped without
broken windows. The most damage
was done at the college and public
school houses.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22

John G. Black of Illinois is the new
Communicated chief Of the G. A. r.
and Boston will get the next encamp-
ment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22

The growler who keeps up his con-
slant growing all the blessed time
should be muzzled, be licensed and
compelled to wear tag.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE sl5o PER YEAR

Milwaukee has some bold, bad bood-
lers, and as the investigation progress
es it's worse and more of it,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22

w hi c h only a
rich woman can
afford to indulge.
in. Nervousness
has cost many a
woman her po-
,sition. Som e
times when won-
en- run 1nachin-
cry the price of
nervousness is
n1utilation, a
finger lost or per-
haps the whole
hand crushed.
Nervousness IN
. women is COM
IN MY but a
s y IN p t o IN Of
wornanly disease.
1t is useless in
such cases to
x doctor " for the
nerves alone.
Cure the diseases
which attack the
delicate woman
.ly organism and
nervousness will
be cured also.
DIR. Pierce's
FaYorite Pro-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22
Card Of Thanks.

To the many kind friends and
neighbors who assisted us in our
late bereavement we tender our
heartfelt thanks.
P. HENKEL AND FAMILY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-08-22

BY some sudden sound she drops the
vase upon the floor She is nervous and
may be told that nervousness is luxury