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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
BAD FIRE
IN CENTRE
OF CITY
Threatening BIaza in tho Hard.
waTs Stare Of BslChsr &
LOOMS on DsrranCs ST.

The explosion OF a fuse in a dynamo on
the top floor of the three-story brick
storage warehouse Of the Bclcher x
Loomis company caused a stubborn blaze
at p. m, which gave the fire depart
ment hard tussle.
There were three men at work. manu-
featuring asbestos pipe covering at the
time and they were driven 20 instant
flight by the flames
The whole floor seemed To be on fire In
an incderibly short time and the fire MI
ed the room with a thick choking black
smoke.
In response to the alarm from box zio
the apparatus appeared with a big detail
OF police. who did good service In keeping
the big crowd back.
The smoke was so thick that II was
almost impossible for the iremen TO re-
main in the room, but step by step. they
fought they way till several lines or
hose could be used effectively.
Soon from every window there were
streams playing and the flames were
headed off. but not until the stock, hard-
ware OF all descriptions. was soaked with
water and damaged 10 considerable ex-
tent.
The protective department did good
service In protecting this. but the smoke
hindered them greatly
The Halkyard block adjoining. six
story brick structure used for manufac-
turning purposes by number OF Arms
was threatened
The help was dismissed and the large
lumber of young women employed In the
building reached the street In good order.
There were no signs OF a panic among
them and a number OF he male employees
of the several firms remained in the
building and from the windows OF the up
per stories watched the fremen at their
wOrk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09

ficially advised that the new regime in
tends to carry out Coiombia's obligations
these assurances will not be considered
absolutely final until the new govern
ment is fully organized. Therefore the
question OF the recognition OF the re-
public OF Panama vs. being deferred until
a president Is chosen and a government
Is formally organized.
The foreign office says Germany will
OF course recognize the Republic Of
Panama after the United States formal
recognition.
PROTECTION OF GERMANY.
New York. Nov. o.--Arturo De Brigard.
consul general for Colombia In this city
said today:
From an official source. / learn that
the people In the interior OF Colombia are
very much excited over the recent devel-
ernments anr have appealed TO our gov.
ernment to send delegation 10 Germany
10 offer the Emperor certain pieces OF
land on both seas In return for Ger
meny's protection.
or course do not know whether this
will be done but II II Is ] imagine the
land conceded TO Germany will be that
lying next to the Panama border on
both sides OF the isthmus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09

1t follows the usual lines OF formal
communications OF this kind. In view OF
the authorized announcement by the Co
lombian charge that he has not been in
communication with his government since
November @ II is assumed that he pro-
tested on his own responsibility
What action will be taken regarding the
protest probably will be decided on AT a
conference between the president and
Secretary Hay today. No cablegraIns
reached the state or navy departments
over night. from isthmian lands or waters.
nor has the state department heard from
Bogota since cabling TO the American
legation there for presentation TO the
Colombian government, an announcement
OF the action OF the United states In rec
ognizing the de facto government OF Pa
mama
FOREIGNERS THANKFUL.
Paris. Nov. 9.--The French foreign Of
fce has received an extended cable re-
port from Panama, covering the events
of recent days,
II says the foreign element on the 18TH
mus is thankful for the protection the
American forces have given them. AL
though the authorities here are now Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
CHURCH FOR BUSINESS MEN
Rev. Mr., Waters Asks q 100000 En-
d0rSement Fund for Grace lhurCh, Chicago.

Chicago. Nov. Elm announcing a new
policy for Grace church. which will make
1t church for business men and asking
an endowment fund of 100000. the Rev.
William Waters has told OF recent gift
OF $4,000.
rms sum, which was presented as a
memorial to the late William G. Hub
bard By his widow and six children, Mr.
waters said would form the foundation
for the fund needed and he appealed to
his hearers to raise the balance, $75, 900 be-
fore Easter Sunday next.
Mr.. Waters explained at some length
his plans to have Grace church be TO the
Episcopalians of Chicago what Trinity
church Is to New York, a centrally To-
Gated place OF worship that will attrac,
those who are busy during the day and
are unable to take the time TO attend
service at more remote churches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09

Tonight the following unions will hold
sessions:
Carpenters. $50. Labor temple.
BARRIERS. Labor temple.
Electrical Workers, Hanley building.
Today the interest OF all the labor peo-
pie OF this city and In fact the whole
country is centred on the convention of
the American Federation OF Labor that
opens In Boston this morning.
Almost all the labor unions OF this city
will have some representatives at all or
portion OF the meetings. They will not
be there as delegates. but in the role OF
interested spectators. There arc so many
dence cannot but make very important
Fhowing. The session o?ens at Fanueil
hall. and when the meeting is called TO
order there will be at least 475 delegates
pn the floor. The opening address VIII
b one OF welcome presented by ID. d..
priscoll, president OF the c. l.. u. OF Bos-
ton.
The whole of the New England states
viii be represented by about rs delegates
Rnd among the questions discussed Will
be those OF Industrial versus trade au.
tonomy. women and child labor, the
fight-hour question, trade jurisdiction, ar
bitration and unionism In government Of
fees. For the next 10 days the offices
pr the labor men In the Labor temple will
be very empty.
MUSICIANS REVISE BYLAWS.
At the regular monthly meeting OF the
Musicians' Local 19s yesterday in the La
bcr sempe there = were many nan & things s done dons
was the reading OF the minutes OF the
last session and those OF the subsequent
meetings OF the board OF directors. These
were an adopted when read, and then the
reading OF the reports OF the several csn-
nittees commenced
The fret OF these to be heard was that
of the auditing committee which reported
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
A Beautiful Girl.
Wins by Her Charming Complex
ion, Superb Figure and
Dainty Grace.

Young womanhood. just fully developed,
~ the supreme example OF beauty and
srusts and sculptors Of the highest class
neve nHe sxerted their genius TO portray II
Carved IN marble. form must OF neces-
ss ne chiefly conveyed. and the Venus
ae., Mllo stands today as the highest
canvas, however. modified expression and
VIZ oeauutul tints OF Nature In her hap
pscse moods are expressed, and life IN It's
souiahce ~ parity cOunterfeited
~ real nte. however. ara All the ele-
fnenls which art seeks TO initiate com
Dlneo, ana the never-ending change OF
sNpIesslon IN face and figure rs there
e..lss s.one. oss1n mo tne reach OF human repro
ducuon. Womanly beauty will be yctetn
ed 20 a rlpe old axe N proper b1Stenic
conditions. sre maintained and and u ys1G I nni
always the youngest who obtaina fbe
greatest measure OF admiration
Every woman. from girlhood mn
should take particular care that fhe
functions OF the digestive organs a.
never impaired. At tho first sign az in.
digestion, fuilness or belching OF vino
oftef eating, sour stomach. bad taste n
the mouth. dizzinesa rush OF blood to IN.
appetite and discomfort on arising in an,
morning. she should commences takin,
Chase's Dyspepsia Cure, n pleasant llqull
remedy, which gives relief from the YER
FIRST dose and cures the most obstinat
Chronic cases. IL fs also positive spe
cifc FOR offensive breath. which r. often
gource OF extreme discomfort and humil
IA zion 20 sensitive ladies.
m your druRRief cannot supply 20
promptly write for full PARTICULARS
Chase Mfg. Co, Newburgh. N. Y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09

on the Republican side. fully one-third
of the members OF the majority side
wearing the blossom on coat lapels.
IL was just seven minutes OF one when
Clerk Mcdowell announced his vote,
showing Mr. Cannon TO have received 19S
votes and Mr.. Williams 1866. Mr.. Cannon
being declared elected as speaker of the
house
The announcement was received with
applause on the Republican side.
Mr. Williams (Miss) and Mr.. Gros-
venor (O) were appointed a committee
to notify Mr.. Cannon OF his election and
TO escort him 10 the speakers chair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
KURT IN AUTO SMASH.
2iriy Of Five Seriously Injured When Ma.
chine Crashes Into Horse and Carriage.

New York, Nov. olive persons have
been severely injured in an automobile
accident on Mount Arlington Hill. near
Hopaling, n. j. They were Mr.. and Mrs.
James w. Rankin, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Blanchard and Charles W. HOFFMAN
of Brooklyn.
While rounding one OF the sharp curves
Rankin, who was driving the machine.
lost control. The automobile ran into a
horse and carriage coming down the hill:
rhe carriage was wrecked and Mr. ana
Mrs Rankin on the front seat OF the ma
chine were caught In the debris.
Their Injuries Will not prove fatal, now
ever. The others I'm the party leaped
from the machine when they saw that a
collision was inevitable, and were badly
bruised.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
ELECTED ON RECOUNT.
ward +. Carroll Is Member Of sca0oi
Board From Nlrth

AS n result Of the recount OF the ballots
for the Ninth ward. Edward +. Carroll,
who was defeated. according to the war
dens count election night, was elected
by a majority of 66 over George 8. An
drews, his competitor.
The chief difference in the counts ap-
peared In the Third district. where the
first count showed 1i2 for Carroll and rs
for Andrews the recount showed 11S for
Andrews and 250 for Mr.. Carroll.
The totals are: Carroll 1864. Andrews
99s. and the member elected is to serve
for three years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
BY COURTS DIRECTION.
Verde Returned for Dsfs"ta at In Case Of
Fred faymund vs.. ConsOIld ted Railroad.

Judge Wilbur today directed a verdict
for the defendant in the suit to recover
5000 damages, brought by Fred Raymond
against the New York. New Haven &
Hartford Railroad company. Raymond.
on Nov. ?, 1900, was at work for the de-
fendant corporation repairing a bridge at
Wsstwood. Mass
lie claimed that owing TO board OF the
staging not being fastened. the board
tipped and he jumped. lie struck on his
heels and the bones of his feet were frac-
turcd.
+. Judge Wilbur held that the plaintiff
failed 10 show he had exercised due care
David s. Baker and Lewis a. waterman
were counsel FOR the defendant corpora
tlon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
HE KNOWS
NOTHING
ABOUT IT
Mitchell Says There Is No
Truth In Report That Hs Is
to SuCcoGd COrteIyOu.

Boston, Nov. 9.-"There Is not bit OF
truth in 1t, so far as / am concerned" :"
was the comment made today by John
Mitchell. president of the United Mine
Workers union. concerning dispatch
from Pitsburg. Pa, published this morn
ng. which stated that Mr.. Mitchell would
ecome a member OF the cabinet of Pres
dent Roosevelt In the event OF his eec-
ion, TO succeed George u. Cortelyou,
Who was to resume his former position as
'ecretary to the president.
II saw the story this morning" said
-. but IL Is all news to me. L know
.othing whatever about Il. There Is not
bit OF truth in g. so far as | am con-
saving about IT,"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
I'LL HunOrS

Are impure matters which the skin,
iver, kidneys and other organs can
not take care Of without help, thsSs ID
such an accumulation OF them.
They litter the whole system.
Pimples, boils, eczema and other
sruptions, loss OF appetite, that tired
feeling, bilious turns, flts OF indiges-
ton, dull headaches and many other
troubles are due TO them. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success. II
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
lays all pain, cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Diarrboea. 1t will relieve
the poor fttle sufferer Immediately Sold
by druggists In every part OF the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle BE sure and
ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09

Today IN the district court OF the
limited states James II. Carter OF JAMES,
town filed a voluntary petition In bank
ruptcy.
Tho petition AYERS that Mr. Carter Keeps
a grocery store in that town and that
owing 10 dull sea son he has not been
able To meet his obligations. He owes
amounts OF a varying size TO largs
niinter OF creditors. The total amount o.
his indebtedness is $3.50 while the amount
OF goods and other things on hand WITH
which he can pay the same r. only tsso.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
PlrKeD up At SEA.

Astoria, Ore, Nov. e.-The steamer
Charles Nelson from Astoria for San
Francisco which was yesterday reported
watcrloggcd OF Hecia Head. fiiled rapid
ly. Her captain ordered two boats
lowered
boats ana the crew followed. For 3s
hours they were buffeted about on the
ocean. They were then picked up by
the searover bound for Astoria and after
wards transferred To the steam collier
Titanis, bound for San Frencjsco.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
Hoods Gdrsapdrilid
and Pills

Remove all humors, overcome all
their effects, strengthen, tone and
invigorate the whole system.
II had salt rheum on my hands 20 that
could not work. took Hoods sarsapsrills
aud II drove out the humor. / continued
It's use till the sores disappeared" MBs.
IaA o. BEowN, Rumford Falls. Me.
hoods sarsspsrllIs promises 60
cure and keeps the promise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
CITY HAL NOTES.

According TO the city hall records to-
day. Orrin L. Bosworth Of Bristol has at
tached a lot OF land on the west side OF
Newton street, belonging 20 Rosena Bero-
nanto, for 500. TO secure book account.
is scheduled to meet In the public build
ngs department at y. m, and the COM
mittec on lights will meet In the room or
the clerk of committees at y. m.
"Wednesday at 4 D. m. a meeting OF the
committee on grade crossings is sched-
uied I'm the office OF the clerk OF cors-
,nlftaag
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
s,Fs BREAKERS GOT NO EQUITY.

Lynn. Nov. s-Safe breakers wrecked
the shoe factory office OF Cobb n Put
nam. Brookllne street. during the night.
The sound OF tho explosion. nltro-gly-
ccrine used. was heard some distance
away and attracted attention that evil
IDENTIFY frightened the cracksmen. for the
inner doors were not penetrated. The
attempt was discovered this morning
when the factory was opened.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
QUICK RECOVERY LOOKED FOR

washington. Nov. 9.--Commisslouef
General of immigration Frank +. Sargent.
who on saturday was stricken with para.
lysis ON the left side. Is this morning re-
ported as resting easily. with every indi-
cation OF quick recovery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
.COLOMB|A'S PROTEST
IN PRESIDENTS HANDS.
1t Was Presented to Secretary of State Hay
by DR.. Herran, the Colombian Minister.
No Reports Concerning Situation
on the IsthmuS.

e-sEcRETARY DURING CALL THE
PLACED HANDS OF THE PRESIDENT
ATTITUDE TOWARD
The NEw
THOMAS
DULY ACKNOWLEDGED IN
A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09

VALUABLE PATENT FOR sALR
The chance OF a lifetime. Addrs0
Patent" BOZ So City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09

gQESHP!T!o!.!! !! :: : Ss,::' e: !:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09

There was meeting OF the Tailors'
union on Saturday night for the purpose
OF transacting the regular amount OF
routine business. In the course OF the
evening there were several communicay
tons read from other organizations and
from headquarters. Before the close of
the session six new members were taken
into the union. and the applications OF
sevral others were laii over till the ncst
session
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-15
SHOWING GRATITUDE.

Edward Erickson, who a while ago
was in trouble from having picked
some junk iron belonging to the P. r.
R. company and was placed under
800 bonds to await the action of the
grand jury and for whom his wifi
spent. a day and part of the night seek
ing bail for him, to prevent his going
to Jail, Is now, SO his wife says, re-
paying her for her untiring efforts in
his behalf, by spending all the money
he has earned during the last month
for drink, and to cap the climax
driving her from home after she has
worked to support the family during
his months dissipation. Mrs. Erick-
son called or Justice Mason Monday
evening to find some way of bringing
him to terms, but he, not having jur-
isdiction in the matter, referred her
to the marshals of the borough.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-15
STORM WRECKS SHIPS.
The Steamer Inchulva and Schooner
Thomas Totally Destroyed.

The Steamer Inchulva and Schooner
ThOmas Totally Destroyed.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Sept. Is. -
The wires southwark are still down
and will not be in operation for a day
Or two yet. The Western Union Tele-
graph company has sent a large force
of men and a camp train down the east
coast.
The steamer Irchulva of Liverpool,
owned by the Inch Shipping company
of Galveston, Tex, loaded with lumber
and cotton seed meal and bound for
Hampton Roads for coal, went ashore
nea Boynton. The ships steering gear
broke, and she floated at will, striking
the beach with great force and break
ing into three pieces. The captain and
mates and fourteen of the crew were
saved. Nine men Were drowned, among
them the engineer. The boats had a
hard time landing. One boat with five
men in it was battered to pieces by the
waves and it's occupants drowned.
The schooner Martha T. Thomas, $50
tons, Captain Watts, with a cargo of
lumber, bound from Apalachicola to
Baltimore, was wrecked nine miles
south of Jupiter. The schooner is split
In half. The crew was saved.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-15
N, Y. Central. .120%
New York Markets.

F~LOUR-Firm and a trife more 40
tive; Minnesota patents, $4.70@4.95 winter
straights, $3.6543. so: winter extras. $500
3.25; winter patents, So. 90q4. 80.
WHEAT-Opened firm and higher on
stronger outside markets, unfavorable
weather in the northwest and room COW
ering; later it yielded slightly under real
izing; December, SSQSSAc.; May, SO 15-16@
RYE-Firm; state and Jersey, 56@57c. (;
No. 2 western, &C., nominal, {. o. b.,
CORN-Stronger on cold weather n
rains through the west; December. 57A@
57%c. -.
OATS-Nominal; track, white, state, Al
@45c.; track, white, western. 41Q45c.
PORK-Steady; mess, SIS. 25@16. 70; fami-
t~ARD-Steady; prime western steam,
&c.
BUTTER-Firm; state dairy, 141s@1Sc. /;
extra creamery, 20Ac.
EGGS-Irregular; state and Pennsylva-
MIA fancy mixed, 23Q24c. state and Penn
s~ylvania seconds TO firsts, 19Q22c.; west
ern extras, z3c.
SUGAE-Raw firm; fair refining, 9%c.;
centrifugal, Sc test, 3Mc.; efn firm;
crushed, 5.60c.; powdered, 6.10c.
TURPENTINE-Firm at 5Sd5S19c.
MOLASSES-Firm; New Orleans, BIG
&c.
RICELQuiet; domestic, 4A@ehc.; Japan,
By 6fc.
TALLOW-Firm; city. &c.; country, Az
6hhc.
HAY-Quiet; shipping, 7OQ75c.; good to
choice, Csc. @$1.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-15
Dead Body In Watermelon Car.

CHARLESTON, w. Va. Sept. 49,
The dead body of a young white man
was discovered in a freight car load
ed with watermelons in the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad yards here. His skull
was fractured and the pockets of his
clothing turned inside out, indicat-
ing murder, with robbery as a motive.
From papers found it is thought his
name is Isabold. The car had been
shipped from a point in Virginia neal
Richmond and arrived here last week.
but had not been opened, the agent
having no way bill for it. The condition
of the body indicated that the man
had been dead several days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-15
CLEARED A NEAT SUM.

The members of Richmond Lodge
No. 80, Knights of Pythias, report
that they not only had a good time at
their clambake, held in the grove back
of the K. Of P. Hall, Amboy avenue,
Saturday afternoon, but that they
were also enabled to clear a neat sum
of money. The bake was in charge of
that old timer, Hawkins, who certain.
ly knows his business. The music
for the dancing was furnished by
M orrissey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-15
~ r T E r E T
IDLE HOUR CLUB.

Miss Helen Donnelly entertained the
idle Hour Club" on Thursday evening
at Eer home on Lucol avenue. A very
%enjoya0iS ZINE was spent. Refreshments
were served at a i~te hour, after which
the guests departed for their homes.
Those present were:-Misses Maud
Plat, Fannie Johnston, Alma Johnston,
of Trenton, Bessie, Fanna, julie Slugg,
Eva Beam, Jennie and Helen DonneIly,
Messrs. D. r. Wilson, M. l.. Slugg, HA-
man Nederburg, Roscoe Chase and JohA
Donnelly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-15
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP.
DB RIDGE
MISS mi ENTERTAINs.

On Friday evening Miss Edna
Bloomfield entertained a number of
her friends at dancing at her su11mor
home in Iselin. Everyone had a fine
time. Those present we're Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Valentine, Miss May
Valentine, Miss Elsie Martin, the
Misses Ethel Valentine, Ada VaIen-
tine, Edna Brown, Charity Lyons, Ida
Lockwood, Dorothea Boynton, Helen
Brewster and Ruth Smith, Messrs.
George st. John Rathbun, Almon
Wolff, Irving Valentine, Francis
Drake, Aston Voorhees,, Louis Valen-
tine. Raymond Smith, Percy Brown,
Charlie Brown and Thayer Martin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-15
STRIKE SITUATION IN TEXAS.
Hundreds of Coal Mine Strikers
Leaving Thurber.

Leaving Thurber.
THURBER, Tex, Sept. Is. : 1t is
reported unoiiicially that the Texas
and Pacific Coal company will start
work in mine No. 8 today, affording
protection to those of the miners who
have declared a willingness to remain
and who have indicated that they will
want protection. At a mass meeting
National Organizer Wardjon Of the
United Mine Workers said he had been
informed that the coal company was
trying to organize the MeXicans to
operate mine No. 8, and he appealed to
the MeXicans to remain true to the
union.
Payment of the men continues at the
company's Offices. The exodus from
Thurber has begun. Wagons contain
ing household effects dot the road to
the mining camps at Mineral City and
Strawn. Two hundred Italians will re-
turn to their native land within the
next two or three days. Some of them
had worked in the mines for more than
have sent food supplies to Thurber for
the men who need them.
All of the miners meetings with the
officers of the United Mine Workers
are held outside of Thurber and off
company property. The men are stay
ing away from saloons, and there is an
entire absence of disorder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-15
AFTERNOON WHIST.

Mrs. FitzG erald Tisdall, of Green
street, entertained the Afternoon Whist
Club, Oh Friday afternoon, in a very
charming manner. The FIRST prize,
1.-The Grey Coat" was won by Mrs.
S. B. Hinsdale, and the second Peggy
O'Neil, by Mrs. f. l.. Perry. The
first guests prize, 1.-The Schemers,' -
Miss Katherine Rathbun won, and the
second, 1.-THE Lady of Orange" Miss
Susie Freeman won. The guests pres
ent were Miss Susie Freeman, Miss
Helen Brewster, Miss K. Rathbun,
Mrs. J, H. T. Martin, Mrs. g. De-
Russy, Mrs. R. Morris, Mrs. Ernest
Boynton and Mrs. Bell Roderique.