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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
CARR GETS
$4,000
VERDICT.
Was Terribly Burned by Hot Oil
al tho Plant Of the Amsrl.
can Locomotive Works.

The Jury that heard testimony in the
suit to recover $4,000 damages brought
by Peter f. Carr against the American
Locomotive company was charged by
Judge Johnson this morning. After being
out some little time a verdict for the
plaintiff for SIS 900 was returned. John w.
Hogan was counsel for plaintiff.
Carr was on June 2Sth, 1902. at work on
rlYeting machine at the local plant of
the defendant company.
He asserts that the accident which hap
pened was due TO defective thread on
valve. He was terribly burned by hot oil.
He lost his right ear. the skin on his face
and one side OF his body Is badly shriv-
elled and his hands are practically of no
use 10 him.
This was the second trial OF the case.
the jury at the previous trial falling 10
agree. The trial just finished lasted
week and a half
At the request OF the defendant corpor-
alton there were submitted a number OF
special findings. These findings were: J..
whether or not the thread on the stem OF
the burner valve operated by the plain
tiff at the time OF the accident. was then
in good working condition. The Jury said
no. 2. whether or not the thread in the
body OF the burner valve operated by the
plaintiff at the time OF the accident was
then in good working condition. The jury
andwered. no.
3. Whether or not the valve stem pro-
duced In court as part of the burner
valve In question, and forming a part
of defendants exhibit a was the stem
operated by the plaintiff at the time Of
the accident. The jury answered, yes.
4. Whether or not the burner and burn
er valve produced in court as a part Of
defendants exhibit "a" was the burner
and burner valve operated by the plaintiff
at the time OF the accident. The jury
answered yes.
5. Whether or not the accident to the
| plaintiff was due to the formation and
explosion OF gases I'm the hope which
supplied the furnace with oil. The jury
| answered no.
The verdict given is one OF the largest
ever given in a negligence case in this
| county There was an impression at the
| first trial that if the case ever went TO
the jury the verdict would be very large.
The main points OF the defence are
summed up In the special findings. above
| given. There Is little doubt but the ap-
pellate court will be called upon TO pass
on the verdict.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17

which dissipated the faint ray or hope
that life was not yet extinct ana might
be revived were followed by scenes such
as seldom have been witnessed
Strong men who had faced danger every
day OF their lives at the throttle OF their
locomotives with cool, emotionless cour-
age. gave way and sobbed like children.
The funeral of Chief Arthur will take
place at l o'clock this afternoon from
Thompson's undertaking rooms TO the
Canadian Pacific station. The remains
will be taken for interment at Cleve-
land, o., where Mrs. Arthur lives.
Cleveland o., July ia telegram re-
ce we'd at the headquarters OF the Broth
erlfood OF Locomotive engineers In this
city early today from Winnipeg stated
that the body OF Grand Chief Arthur
would at once be embalmed and shipped
TO Cleveland.
The remains will probably reach here
Sunday evening. Deceased was 72 years
Old and is survived by his wife and two
children, G. Il. Arthur and Mrs. Samuel
Haserot. both OF who live In this city.
Assistant Grand Chief A. b. Youngson
OF the brotherhood Is lying critically Ill
In a hospital at Midwife. Pa. and has
not been informed OF Mr.. Arthurs death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
EMINENT COUNCIL.
h:II Defend Capt. Wo,lard, Charged with
killing Msmhar Of His Crew.

Gloucester, Mass, July T.-David b.
Smith and company, owners of the
chooner Helen NJ. Whltten, whose cap
tain, Frank Woolard. is under arrest I'm
Newfoundland charged with murder at
sea- has received a letter fro mCaptain
Woolard In which he gives the details
OF the shooting OF John Yetman OF his
crew on which action the murder charge
IL based.
The letter says that the captains pa
tience had becom exhausted by the ac-
tlons OF Yetman and a chum named Walsh
who had become leaders among the crew
and who had inculcated a general spirit
OF INSTRUMENTATION. Captain Woolard
says the conditions were such that he
was compelled to take precautions to pro-
tect himself and his vessel and sum-
mary steps became necessary when Yet
man refused to fish.
Vessel owners here are inclined TO SYM
pathize with Woolard. Eminent counsel
has been engaged TO act for him at his
trial at st. Johns In October.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
\ EW WSLETS

The golfing girl is on the green,
Her skirt is hitched up high;
She waves her club and looks serene
She's out to do or die.
The golfing girl is out for biz
A silver cup is there
So with her kerchief mops her phiz,
Then smites the ball for fair.
The golhng girl is in the club,
She's pouring out the tea;
She's lost the game, and there's the rub,
But not a sign shows she.
She's had a licking square and fair,
Tho she was not to blame
She smiles, and smoothes her rumpled
hair
The golfing-girl is game.
Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Senator John L. Cox, leader of the
Montclair, n. j., Democracy, Is visiting
with friends in this city for few days.
Joseph c. Shaw was placed on pro-
baton until Dec. 4th, by Judge Sweet
land today. fpr non support of his wife
and children.
An alarm was given from box 65 at 4:o5
o'clock this morning for a rubbish f1re
In a shed at 15l Spruce street; damage
slight.
Salvatore Companini, 13 years old. was
fined s. and Juvenile costs by Judge
Sweetland. today, for throwing stones at
the cars OF the Consolidated Railroad
company, Wednesday.
A gasoline torch used for soldering cleo
trio wires, and valued at $50, was stolen
from In front OF 1.01l Westminster street
last evening. 1t belonged TO Lucius r.
Mansfield. OF 173 Harrison street.
Alice Kelly, an aged woman. was be-
fore the 9Th district court, today. for an
assault upon Vincenzo Chianco. The lat
ter is small boy who three days ago
trespassed upon Mrs. Kelly's premises
To drive him away she threw a stone
which struck the boy upon his forehead
making quite a cut Mrs. Kelly den:ed
the assault and gave surety in $500 or ap-
pearance for trial next Friday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
RELATIVES SEEK HIM.
Former Lieutenant In Danish Navy Olsap.
peared ln New York.

New York, July f7.-Relatives OF Berna-
torff Schroeder. formerly lieutenant
In the Danish navy. who left home in
Copenhagen a year ago last August with
two companions 10 make "A trip around
the world on a wager. have asked the po-
lice to search for him.
He arrived in this city penniless May
20. All trace OF the lieutenant has since
been lost. lie is the adopted son of Emil
re editor Of the Folkets Avis OF Co
penhagen. The party were 10 travel hand
cufred and make the journey on large
wager
The other members met with mishaps
in this country. Schroeder had reached
jacksonville. Fla. when he broke down
and came 10 this city
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
A Reliable Concern

One OF the best-known Portrait COM
panies in the country. THE New York
Portrait Company" of 46 Great Jones
ST.. New York city, are about to estab-
llsh branch in this city and are at
present inviting the attention OF Provi-
dence people to their latest novelty.
"The Plasticgraph." an embossed por-
trait on metal. "The Plasticgraph' Is
one OF the most superb works of photog-
raphers' art, and was exhibited at the
Pan-American Exposition, where IT at
tracted widespread attention.
The New York Portrait Company has
done a successful business in our neigh
boring cities. Springfield. Rochester.
Syracuse, Buffalo. etc. and is recon-
mended as a thoroughly honest and re-
liable concern, fully able and willing to
carry out ALL its contracts
Their work is the best. their charges
are the most reasonable. and II has no
connection with any other concern.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
FLYNN'S DAMAGE SUIT.
Action against the Rho.a Island Company
Oh Trial Before a Jury.

The trial In the suit OF Thomas Flynn
against the Rhode Island company at
tracted attention in Judge Johnson's court
today. Flynn was driving across South
Main street near the lower end OF that
thoroughfare when his horse was struck
by a trolley car of whose approach he
claimed he had no warning.
One witness who had told a story
very favorable to the plaintiff had con-
siderable of an experience with Mr.
Hayes, counsel for the defendant cor
poraton
The first question asked Of the witness
In cross examination was you're one OF
the gang that unloads?" Mr.. Dockery,
when Mr.. Hayes had got that far In his
question. objected to the form Of ques-
tion Mr. Dockery disliked the tone OF
voice and use OF the word gang as used.
Mr.. Hayes said that the senstiveness
OF counsel for plaintiffs In these negli-
gence cases surprised him. He thought he
knew how to cross examine a witness.
Judge Johnson thought the form OF the
question Objectionable.
Witness admitted he worked at taxi
ing freight TO the docks, but denied
knowing Mr. Flynn very we'll. Mr..
Hayes apparently drew pretty hard on
the witness knowledge OF distances and
sharply questioned him on his interest
In the case.
The witness said to Mr.. Hayes. II have
never been more tnsulted In my life than
! have been by you This led Mr.. Hayes
TO say "let us see about It," Mr.. Hayes
prduced paper and asked witness if he
had signed II. Witness replied. Yes,
and he would swear TO everything IL coil
tained.' Mr.. Hayes smiled and continued
To smile as he asked about certain
statements contained In the paper that
did not agree with witness statements
on the stand.
Mr.. Hayes did not read every state
ment in-the paper, but the witness said
after one or two OF them had been read
that man whom he pointed out In court
came TO see him Just as he was getting
ready To eat his supper and said: I'm
paid for getting your side OF the story"
Witness claimed he tod the man he
would sign anything, but witness insist
ed ne told the truth only In court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
140O MILES
WITHOUT
A RUDlER.
Schooner Fsrnwood Brought
Safely Into Gloucester harbor
By Use Of a Drag.

Gloucester, Mass, July 17.-Having
brought his vessel 400 hundred miles ar
ter losing her rudder, Capt. Vincent Mel
son of the schooner Fernwood landed
safely here today. BY the use OF dras
made of material found on board his yes
sci he had steered the craft through fog
and darkness and reached here in IL days.
Capt. Nelson was fishing on the eastern
part OF the Grand Banks, when the fern-
wood q rudder broke away and was =lost.
Tie had a good fare. and decided 10 make
steering apparatus out or the pSns
used for holding fish. When the scnoon.
er got under way two men were stationed
TO operate the apparatus.
The rudder towed hard and the WIND
was fickle, so that progress was slow.
Day and night all hands were on deck.
enveloped them by day and darkness by
night The captains feat Is considered
extraordinary by the seamen OF this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
DEMURRER OVERRULED.
Appellate Court Hands Dawn ResCrIpt IN
the Kelar.Ashtgn Case.

The appellate court In a rescript handed
down today in the case OF Joseph Kellar
vs. Samuel Ashton overrules the defend
ants demurrer. This demurrer was 20
the fleet that in charging that the defend
ant debauched the plaintiffs daughters.
Frances and Marion, the declaration real
~ united two distinct causes OF actl IN.
The offences were alleged 90 have been
committed I'm 1899 Ashton was indicted
but the cases were not pushed by the
state. Soon after Il became evident that
Ashton. who had the reputation OF be ng
wealthy. was not 10 be punished. pam
tiff brought his action to recover $1,000
damages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
TONG IMPLICATED.
las Curcsnad with 0jhI,e VII, KIllei
klrsef i SNlIlIlg llsrltl.H.

New York. July l7-Alfred r. Tong. 81
years old, an Engllshman living I'm
Brooklyn. has been arrested on a charge
OF being implicated In swindlng opera
tlons which cost the Commercial Union
Assurance company. an English concern
having n branch office I'm this city. many
thousands OF dollars and the discovery OF
which led to the suicide OF George T. Os-
borne. one OF it's oldest and most trusted
employees at Portsmouth. N. II. yester-
day
Tong was later arraigned and was held
In $500 bail on a charge OF grand larceny
for examination on Tuesday next.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
STRAIN TOO GREAT.
wm. English wsIllhs Compel Z Ismplra-.
rIIy 10 lease UaIvsTsIty Ssttsmsnt u OTM

New York. July i7.-wflism English
walling. grandson OF the late william
English, candidate for vice president Of
the United States IN 1880. has found the
strain OF university settlement work ON
the East side too great and has been
compelled TO take a yachting cruise
He came here from Chicago a year
sso 10 take up the charitable Work I'm
sfe slums with J. q. Phelps Stokes and
other young miliionaires. IL Is not
known whether walling will return %
he settlement when his health is re-
afored.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
ARD PATRICK the WINNER

London. July 17-Ard Patrick last
years Derby winner won the Eclipse
stakes (of 10000 sovereigns) for three and
about one mile and
quarter. at the sandown Park meeting
sceptre was second and Rocksand. the
winner OF this years Derby. was third.
Five horses started
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
SkLUTES And CRI IEnS
Enthysla:m Narssd Departure oi imsrican
qua ron rom Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, Eng. July i7.-The Amer
can squadron under command Of Rear
Admiral Cotton. Which has been visiting
British waters left here this morning
the kcarsarge enroute for Frenchmans
bay. Maine and the other vessels bound
Tor Lisbon
Considerable enthusiasm marked the
departure Of the American ships Salutes
were fired and hearty parting cheers
we're exchanged by the American and
British sailOre
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
MUCH SATISFIED.
/ resident Pleased With Success Of Nego-
tiatlcns for 0pen Parts In Manchurla.

New York, July 17-President Roose-
velt's advices from Secretary Hay as to
the conclusion OF the negotiations with
China for open ports in Manchuria af-
fords him much satisfaction, says dis
patch from oyster Boy, l.. ].
The feeling OF the administration to-
ward Russia has already been improved
by the St Petersburg governments
prompt action In the punishment of the
Kisheneff rioters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
WILL Be A TOTAL WRECK.

St Johns. Newfoundland. July III
The British steamer Monterey which
went ashore west % Point Plate. island
~ ST Pierre Miquelon. July ii. will
be a total wreck. She has 81 feet Of
water IN her hold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
KILLED BY POISON
.roweIl Arrested on SusplcIcn OF Killing
Mrs, Null and Her Babe.

Seattle. Washington. July l7.-Mrs. An
ME Null ded suddenly Monday evening
and her infant daughter 3e hours later
An autopsy indicates poison by carboic
acid or similar drug.
EsC Crowell. who was engaged 10
marry the woman. has been lodged IN
iail on suspicion. lie threatened suicide
last night. although he protects his In
noccnce. Mrs. Null was divorced last
January
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
CHIEF ARTHUR'S
SUDDEN DEATH.
Head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers Expires While Making an
Address al Winnipeg, Mass

Winnipeg Man, July I7Iear failure due to over emotion
assigned for the sudden death OF Chief r. M Arthur
the Locomotive Engineers late last night Out Oh
the upess of the mouth shows the opening words
of the last speech Arthur delivered The speaker then
paused slightly. effort to contro MS strong reel
ing of gratitude had just presented him beautiful
floral engine AS leader began the sentences
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17

Tess-wilI Timmid is engaged to May
Mccoy, isn't he?
Jess-Yes, he proposed to her on her
birthday.
Tess-I wonder what he said?
Jess-Nothing. He just made her a
present OF an engraved plate and hum
dred visiting cards I'm the name of Mrs.
William Timmid, nee Mccoy. "-PhA-
adelphia Press.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS.

Charles L. Kirk Of Pawtucket has filed
a petitio min bankruptcy in the United
States court. His liabilities are s27os2O,
with assets Of $472.
Today Judge Brown adjudged him
bankrupt and the matter was referred TO
Chester W. Barrows. referee in bank
ruptcy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
POPE LEO STILL LIVES.
Continued from page One.

Continued from page one.
been reported in the condition OF the pope.
Calm prevails throughout the Vatican.
41O p. M.-The Pope received Mgr. Pif-
feri, his confessor. and then had short
sleep. No change In the Pontiff's condi-
ton is apparent
p. m.-The condition OF the pope con-
tinues stationary. Complete tranuility
prevails in the nieghborhood OF the Vat
ican.
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
TESTIMONIAL

Providence, r. l.. May IL, 1908.
To Whom It May Concern:
]. the undersigned have been ac-
quainted with the New York Portrait
Company for several years and can
vouch for their reliability.
At present the New York Portrait
Company IS canvassing the city, and
whatever the corps Of gentlemanly can
vassers represent TO you their company
will back up.
T. WILSON BLACK.
Prop. Hotel Hallett.
464 Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
FINGERS CRUSHED.
PralrIs Sung Pawtucket Manufacturing 70.
for 1000 Damiges.

Francis Prairie. a minor. has sued the
Pawtucket Manufacturing company to re-
cover $1,000 damages. He was working at
a machine used In polishing bolts, which
IL is alleged was out OF repair The
lack of repair. plaintir claims. was not
such as n boy OF ordinary judgment and
capacity would discern.
While adjusting n bolt In the machine
his left hand was caught and two OF his
angers so badly crushed as to bo useless
Hugh J Carroll Is attorney for the plain
ftN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
GOIN6 TO NEWPORT.

Vineyard Haven, Mass. July 1.-THE
Eastern Yacht clubs fleet resumed their
cruise towards Long Island sound today
after days rest here, folling nights
run from Marblehead. their home port.
to Vineyard Haven. Today's run was
from here to Newport.
The yachts had clear weather but the
wind was light and almost dead ahead
and so was the tide, which promised TO
result in slow time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
FORGET THE HEAT

And call at Dary and Anthony's for din
ner today The comfortable temperature
combined with excellent food. service. etc.
will inpari new life to the most summer
wilted Individual
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
SAILED ON The cedric.

Kew York. July i7--United States sen-
stnr Lodge and Mrs Lodge were passen-
esvu on the white star liner Cedric with
sa1ioH today from Liverpool
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17
Not stplOUoly Ill.

Somerset, Pa. June i7.-Abner McKln-
ley is not seriously iil lie is able to be
about as usual today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-17

~hs liquid which has given supreme
satisfaction to househoiders Il SSlPho
NAPThoL. IL nIs numerous everyday
wants because Il can be utilised In many
ways a. Q perfect cleanser and puriaer.
6ROWN eROS. CO.. &C Exchange Place
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-04-18
Il SMOOTH /ND/Y/DUAL

1t has recently TRANSFERRED that
Edgar G. Bellairs, who was the
Associated Press representative
in Cuba and in the Philippines,
is an ex-convict and an all-around
crook. The American people
are indebted to Bellairs for a
great deal of the stuff which was
published in this country con-
corning affairs in the islands.
Bellairs enjoyed the confidence
of General Leonard Wood and
was the only newspaper CORES
pendent in Cuba whose dis
patches were not submitted to
the press censor before trans
mission to the United States.
Many of the articles sent from
Cuba eulogizing General Wood
were written by Bellairs who no
doubt helped his influential
friend to get the reputation
which he enjoys to-day. In the
Philippines Bellairs was equally
successful in hoodwinking the
American army officers among
whom he soon became a great
pet. The American generals
seem to have been easy marks
for this exceedingly smooth in
who had just served out
d term i'm the Florida peniten-
tiary. Bellairs' success in work
ing a confidence game on the
Press and the heads
of the American army simply
that there are ''suckers"
IN all classes Of society, and that
the really slick fellow does not
have to wait until Reuben comes
to town to pick his victim.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-04-18
Pointed Paragraphs.

No one ever heard of a boarding houss
petite.
1t often happens that more time is Spent
In trying to get a jury than in trying the
case.
Be charitable to the living; the dead are
not IN a position to appreciate costly mon
uments.
If women had the making of the coun,ry's
meetings.
Some men have great strength of mind
but the small boys long suit is his strength
of don't mind.
Man born of woman is of few days and
full of trouble-and the fuller he is of
trouble the fewer his days.
Most of the things that have been said
might we'll have re manned unsaid for all
the benefit they are to humanity.
Nature has arranged all things to some
purpose. When man makes 4 fool of
himself he provides amusement for others.
A man can usually manage 10 keep him
self busy by attending strictly to his own
but some have a mania for
working overtime.
a ST. Louis woman advcrtises to send ten
ules for selecting a wife for 10 cents. |
Men who are looking for 1o-cent wives will
'lease take notice.
An old bachelor says the reason there are
20 marriages in heaven is because there
aust be some way of distinguishing it from
he other place.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-04-18

Industrial Institute you have
given indiSputable evidence of
your high appreciation of the
value of education, and 1 am
confident that you will not weary
in well doing, when you are
asked to display the same degree
of liberality for the common
schools of the parish, for the
common schools are the nurse
ries of the high schools, the col
legeS and the universities
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1903-04-18
TIE PO WER or THE PRESS

| 1 II L. L - ~ L. ~ o| Il III II LNENS
Carter Harrison, the elder, was
elected mayor of Chicago five
times. He was succeeded by
his son, Carter Harrison, Jr.,
who was elected to the same
office four times, his fourth
election taking place a few days
ago. And in nearly every in
stance the Harrisons have been
elected in the face of an almost
unanimous opposition of the
press of Chicago. Whether the
success Of the Harrison family
indicates the waning influence
of the metropolitan press or
shows that people are inclined
to do their own thinking, it is
hard to say. It will be remem-
bered that the Jacksonian move
ment, which was oyerwhelm-
lngly defeated in New Orleans,
was supported by all the daily
papers of that city with one ex-
ception. 1t would seem that
while the American voter likes
to see what the newspapers
have to say he relies upon his
own mind for political guidance.
Though it may be disappoint-
ing to think that the boasted
power of the moulders Of public
opinion is not what it is cracked
1p to be, this independence of
The voters is one of the health
ul signs of the times. The
EDITORS are a pretty clever lot,
tut they have no corner on all
he political wisdom of the coun-
ry.
Easter cardS--Moss Phar-