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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09

class of work either freight or passen-
ger, the men are engaged In.
The employees OF the road have not been
hasty in this matter for 1t has been under
consideration for a considerable length Of
time, and again 1t Ia considered that
many of the railroad companies have vol
UNFAIRLY granted increase OF wages and
that the Consolidated road is in posi-
ton to increase wages quite as well as
any OF the roads that have given the
men advances.
One thing that Is considered essential
is a regular schedule for work. such as
the engineers and firemen have. These
men are paid certain wage for making
a run of a specified number of miles and
for all mileage in excess OF the fixed run
the engineers and nremen are paid ex-
cess compensation. This IL what the
men want to have granted them quite as
much as anything aside from the advance
in wages
IL is not assumed by the men that the
officials OF the company will willingly
advance the wages unless there be strong
pressure brought to bear on them, but the
men say their organization is complete
and besides this will have the support
OF not only the other organized employees
OF the road, such as the freight handlers.
the telegraphers. the switchmen. etc. but
that the various unions such as the car
penters. machinists', painters and others
employed by the road in repair shops.
but the union team drivers and all other
organized labor.
The mon affirm that unless the demands
are granted there will be a general tie
up OF the system. OF course the resources
OF the company I'm such an emergency are
unknown, but IL ia maintained that should
n strike eventuate that there will be ev-
cry effort made 10 compel the conces-
sions ythe company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
Meeting OF MINISTERS.
Methodist and Congregational CIsrgymsn
Held Regular Sessions This Morning.

The regular weekly ministers meet-
ings were held at 1870 o'clock this
morning. as usual. that Of the Method
ist preachers in the Mathewson Street M.
r. church being more largely attended
than usual owing to the fact that a most
practical and timely paper on the sub
ject of '-Strikes'' was presented by Rev.
W. A. Gardiner, pastor OF the Methodist
Tabernacle at olneyvflle.
Mr.. Gardiner, It will be recalled was
deeply interested In the problems OF the
recent great strike I'm the oineyvills mills
and his paper, this morning, was the en-
bodiment Of practical ideas and expert
ences gained during the strike. The paper
was followed by discussion
CONGREGATIONAL
The Congregationalist ministers OF
Providence and vicinity gathered In the
Bible room OF Beneficent church this
morning to listen to paper by Rev. j.
Lee Mitchell on The Influence or the
Last Quarter of the 18th Century on Re-
hgtous Feeling"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
ANSWER FILED
IN WABASH CASE

ing It's contracts with many OF its en-
ployes.
The defendants further deny that they
ever maliciously threatened to order a
strike.
II is further denied that any attempt
was made 10 induce asstrike by letters
or circulars.
The answer states that the Brother
hoods of Ftremen and Trainmen arc vol
untary beneficial associations.
Part of the remainder OF the answer is
devoted TO describing tho methods OF
grievances, and review OF the
proceedings OF the grievance committee
and the joint board of brotherhoods.
WRITTEN AUTHORITY.
The answer states that many letters
passed between President Ramsey and
the committee having the adjustment of
grievances in charge. Copies Of these
letters were fled as an exhibit
The defendants state that during their
attempts to ADJUST differences with Presi-
dent Ramsey II was stated by him that
no received them only as individuals and
refused TO consider the grievances ss be-
ing presented by representatives OF the
organizations, and that thereupon 100
employees executed written authority 10
the defendants to represent them in de-
manding and securing an adjustment OF
grievances.
When this authority was presented To
President Ramsey he refused to consider
It The defendants declared that they
had made every reasonable effort with
the Wabash 70 adjust their differences
The defendants deny that the said COM
plainant Is entitled 10 the relief as prayed
for IN the bill of complaint
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
SHEPARD COMPANY SUED.
Baker Alleges the Truvsr and Conversion Of
a Card Catalogue.

The Shepard company has been made
defendant in a suit for trover and con-
version I'm which 5000 damages are asked
for.
George r Baker OF this city is the
plaintiff and he states I'm his declaration
that he lost a card catalogue containing
a great number OF cards on which were
written the names OF drugs and chemi-
calls and the cost and selling price, all
OF the value OF $4,000, Jan. 1. 1903 and that
on this same day the defendant company
took them for their use.
Charles McKenna is attorney for. the
plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
CHARLES HARf'S FUNERAL.


A few OF the old friends OF Hon. Charles
Hart assembled at his late homo, 1s2
Bowen street at noon today to pay last
tribute OF respect 10 the aged barristsr,
who for 30 many years held an honorcd
position IN the legal profession OF this
state
The services were OF the simplest char
acter and were conducted by Rev.
George Mcclellan Fiske. ID. D., rector OF
St Stephens church. who read only the
Scriptural selections and prayers laid
down in the funeral ritual OF the Ephs-
copal church
At the close OF the services the body
was borne 90 Swan Point cemetery for
interment
There were no honorary bearers and by
special request the flowers were oontri-
buted only by members OF the family.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
MAKES CONCESSIONS.
Turkish Council Of Ministers Agrees TO Re.
cognIzs American Educational Institutions.

Constaninople, March s.-The United
States Legation has finally obtained ON
ciai recognition OF the examinations OF
the American Medical college be run on
the same lines as the French examina-
tons and also the settlement of the long
pending question affecting the rights Of
the wives and children or Armenians.
who have become naturali1ed Americans
to leave the empire.
They are now able to Join their hus-
bands and fathers In the United States
without hindrances. The council OF
mintsters has agreed TO recognize the
American educational, charitable and re-
ligious establishments and they are now
awaiting imperial approval
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
HURT IN COLLISION.
John {. Eagan Of Central Falls Sues the
Rhode Island Co, for $1,000,

John e. Bgan OF Central Falls. on be-
half OF his minor son of the same name.
has brought suit against the Rhode
Island company for 1900 damages
The plaintiff claims that he was riding
in a wagon being driven along North
Broadway. East Providence, Jan. 9. 1s03
when a car Of the defendant corporation.
carelessiy driven and running at hlgh
rate OF speed collided with the wagon
throwing him out. He struck the ground
with great force and sustained severe
injuries 10 his leg. which was badly
wrenched, twisted and bruised.
Harry p. Cross is attorney for the
plaintid
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09

In fact the attacks in these cases were
90 similar as to Justify the belief that
they were committed by the same gang.
In both instances the assailants were
masked, and jumped from ambush upon
the non-union men when the car had
been stopped in a lonely spot.
The body OF the murdered policeman
lay at a private morsue all night await
ing the arrival OF the coroner, before be-
ing removed to the home OF the Mendel-
eshoE family.
Conductor wehernderfer and Motorman
Chambers, both ct whom were wounded
in the attack OF their car. passed the
night at the car barn OF the Connecticut
Railway and Lighting company, where
their injuries were attended TO. IL Is be-
lieved they will be able TO resume work
shortly.
WILL OFFER REWARD.
Excitement runs high over the killing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09

OF the policeman, which is regarded as the
climax OF the disturbances which have
accompanied the strike OF the street rail-
way conductors and motormen. Early to-
day leaders OF the strike gave out inter
views In which they declared that the
union would offer a reward for informa-
tion leading to the detection OF the men
concerned in last nights violence.
Deputy Coroner Philip Pond, second. OF
New Haven came here this forenoon and
began the official Investigation, first ex-
amining the body OF Policeman Meodels-
sohn at the morgue.
Conductor George Webcrndorfer and
Motorman ]. w. Chambers have been or
dered TO remain at the police station as
witnesses pending the official examfna-
ton. In an interview today they retold
the story OF the attack on the car practfc-
ally as already given. They said hey be-
lieved seven or eight men all OF whom
were masked were concerned In the af-
fair. although on account Of the darkness
they could not be seen clearly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09

St Louis March e-At o'clock this morning the
of the brotehoods Wabash
States district
The filed joint and several of all the de-
PENDANTS named in the bill of complaint and against which the
junction issued.
1t is specific denial that the Wabash railway
brotherhood road employing exclusively union brotherhood
members in its service and also denying that the Brotherhood
Railway Tranmen and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Feen the
organizations involved this proceeding any
attempt compel the Wabash railway place restrictions
employees their connection with brotherhood union
specifically denies that such organization participated
the Pullman Palace Car employees strike charged
the bill of complaint admits Wabash Railway
made distinction in the employees
whether they members of brotherhood
prior the Pullman Palace Car
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
TO The PUBLIC /!

Inasmuch as an article has appeared IN
the daily press. stating that the Union
Painters OF this city had decided to go
on strike this spring for an increase in
wages. we deem IL advisable to notify the
public that this statement is untrue. Any
strikes that may occur will be caused by
non-union men being put TO work with
union men
A list of strictly union shops will be
forwarded on application To the Build
ing Trades Council. 6 Mathewson street.
Telephone S7s9-2
EXECUTIVE BOARD Local 1876. Broth
erhood OF Painters. Decorators and Pa
perhangers OF America.
8. s. MARSHALL. Secy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
HEAVY RAINST0RM.
Tracks ofths Trolley Lines Under Water
and Traffic Was Suspended

Chatta Yooga. Tenn, March s.-Chatta-
nooga was visited yesterday by rain
which bordered on cloudburst. The
sidewalks were flooded. a rise OF nearly
three feet I'm the river within the past
eight hours II All evidence OF the volume
OF water that poured from the clouds.
The tracks of the suburban electric
railways I'm the lowest places were COW
cred with water 10 a depth OF from two
20 Ave feet, and traffic was practically
suspended all day. The rain was general
throughout this section. but IL was heav-
lest at this point
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09

Il specifically states that the employees
in the several lines OF tho Wabash com
pany have for years had grievances and
differences with respect TO the amount OF
wages paid and the rules and regulations
governing the service, and that this con-
troversy arises, not only from complaints
OF members OF the respective brother
hoods, but from the ranks OF the en-
ployes not members OF the respective
brotherhoods involved in the Injunction
brothernoods involved in the injunction
proceedings, and that the effort on the
part OF the grievance commit
tees and the officers OF the
brotherhood Of Railway Tralnmen and
the Brotherhood OF Locomotive firemen
are as representatives OF over loOo en-
ployes Of the Wabash company, engaged
as swttchmen. brskemen and flremen.
The answer states that the employees
have frequently presented their grtev-
ances 10 the Wabash officials for adjust
ment and that the officers have persist
entity refused to take up and consider or
discuss such grievances with the Wabash
employees from time 10 time during the
past few years or make any reasonable
permanent rules or regulations governing
the service OF their employees, and that
this continued vacoilsting policy on the
part OF the officials OF the company
finally eliminated In preserving the
grievances and complaints tosthe several
boards OF adjustment and grievanc. COM
mdttees OF the two labor organizations.
known an the brotherhood OF Locomotive
Firemen and the Brotherhood Of Railway
Trainmen.
FIRST PRESENTATION.
The first presentation OF their COM
plants and grievances. through the re-
spective committee and boards, was
about four months ago and committees
have been In st. Louis endeavoring TO
take these matters OF complaint up with
President Joseph Ramsey. Jr., OF the
Wabash Railway company. during all
that period and have been granted brief
interviews only on three different times
and at each interview they were put of
by some alleged excuse or other and
were compelled 90 leave without satls-
faction or definite understanding as 10
what the Officers OF the road would do
with reference 10 the complaints
The defendants deny that the labor or
ganizations named In the bill OF complaint
have unlawfully or maliciously conspired
combined or confederated 20 force the
complainant TO recognize such organiza-
tons, a. representinE or controlling the
employees, and deny any attempt to com
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
the ORIGINAL UNCLE TOM, DEAD.

Chicago. March 9-Norman Arso, said
20 have been the original "Uncle Tom"
Is dead at Paint Lick. at the reputed are
OF III years. says q despatch TO the Tri-
bune from Lancaster Ky.
Argo was born n slave and belonged 70
Gen. Samuel Kennedy. a wealthy planter
OF Larrad county and former member
OF the Kentucky legislature
Mrs. stowe obtained most OF the mater
ial Cor Uncle Toms Cabin" from the
Kennedy plantation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
HAND INJURED.
TwelVs-YeA-Old Boy Plaintiff In $1,000
Damage Suit Against +. 4. SaIes.

David saad OF Central Fails a minor.
has brought suit by his next friend, Mi
chael Moses. against Frank A. Sayles
The plaintiff, who is II years OF age.
was employed at the Sayles Bleachery,
Feb. Is OF this year and through the neg
ligencc Of his employers he was injured
IN his right hand by having II caught I'm
a certain machine. His little finger was
severed completely. he claims. and asks
for s4ara- damages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
GENERAL STRIKE
MAY BE RESULT.
If There Is a Refusal to Adjust the
Grievances of Employees of the
Consolidated Railroad.

IF the individual of employed by the Con-
odated all the general sentiment of the entire
there will be general strike unless the demand for adjustment of
the conditions employment fsvoraby considered the officers
of the company.
While said the opinions
sentative for the talked with found and about the ans
there unanrnity claimed prevails
throughout the entire system
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
Street Car Mems Organization
Wants Those Guilty of Killing
Policeman at Waterbury Cap
turcd and Punished.

Waterbury, March oThe search for the murderer OF
Mendelsohn who slain by Of the shots fred
by party masked their attack upon trolley last
evening today after police had most OF
securing region about Forest park unsuccessuly
AS far as known secured any clue
perpetrators citizens fear that the identity Of
these may completely that of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09

pei the wabash railroad lines TO become
exclusively union roads. II IL denied that
any attempt OF demand has ever been
made 10 prevent the Wabash from deal
ing with its employees in respect to any
difference or controversy directly with
Its employees
A DISTINCT DENIAL
II H. denied that the unions unlawfully
attempted to induce Wabash employees TO
quit the company's service In violation
or any contract or agreement OF employ
ment or that any OF the defendants at
any time unlawfully conspired 20 at
tempt maliciously to interfere with or
prevent the operation OF Wabash trains
II is also denied that the defendants in
any manner attempted TO prevent con-
Meeting lines Of railways from inter
changing traffic with the Wabash and
the answer sets forth that the unions
never In any way sought TO compel the
Wabash and It's connecting lines OF en-
ployes To violate the Interstate Com
merce Act or any agreement with refer
ence thereto; or to prevent tho wabash
from carrying mails.
u is denied that the Wabash will be
subjected to multiplicity OF suits and
prosecutions resulting in their irreparaoie
10, and damage by reason of any act on
tn. part OF the defendants, as alleged In
tho bill OF complaint.
charge that the Brotherhoods conSrdred
TO force the Wabash TO become eNclu-
zvely union road, and say that employees
OF the road were invited 20 join the
Brotherhoods for no purpose other than
set dow In the bylaws. and not TO inJure
the Wabash.
No CONSPIRACY.
The allegation that the Brotherhoods
conspired TO force n strike in case the
company declined TO make it's road union
Is denied.
IL is denied that the detenda nts at any
time represented 20 certain OF the Wa
bash employees that they would get an in
crea OF wages for them. but admit tTat
they represente TO the complainant that
many OF its employees were dlssatisfied
with the amount Of wages paid TO them
and with the rules and regulations gov
erning their employment but state the
fact TO be that. at the request OF many
Of tho Wabash employees. they had been
endeavoring for n long time 10 have such
grievances rettled and adjusted with the
Wabash company. and that they had
agreed 10 present their grievances jointly
and insist UpOu X fHtr cUrEftrrattoff
thereof and an adjustment BY the com
plainant for the employees as whole.
NO MALICIOUS THREATS
The defendants deny that the Wabash
cannot sccede 20 the demands for In
creased wages and the modification of
the rules and regulations without vtolat-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
\. rILLlNHAsr's RESTAURANT

Has always had a good reputation for
service and quality. Under the new man
agement both are improved. while the
prices have been reduced. Dairy q An
thony Co., zT5 Westminster street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09

New York, March 9.-Because Of the
unprecedented prevalence OF glanders
among horses In this city. quarantine
rules may be so rigidly enforced as to
wor great Inconvenience TO owners. par
tlculary TO those doing heavy trucking
business
A careful inspection has been ordered
and a quarantine has already been placed
upon one stable In which 100 horses are
boarded. Several other large stables are
under suspicion and one Of the largest
milk dealers In the country may have
his stables closed today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09

/ take Commission from my Client only.
l.. A. TILLINGHAST,
Real Estate, Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09

BrOtherhOOdS of Trainmen and LO-
COmOtiYe Firemen Deny Charges
of COnSpiracy--De eclare TheyHave
Made Frequent Attempts to Sc
curean Adjustment of Grievances
but Have Been Put Off by Eva
SiOnS and EXCuScS--WabaSh Road
Not Entitled to Injunction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
THE NILE,

The modern candy Store-ab bout every
thing conceivable in the candy linc made
In our own factory. You can rely on its
freshness and purity. (Opp. Boston
Store.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-09
NO CONSPIRACY.
NO MALICIOUS THREATS.

The defendants deny that the Wabash
cannot sccede 20 the demands for In
creased wages and the modification OF
the rules and regulations without v1olat-
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ELKTDN PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Seventh Graly-Etta McKngtt. 3d.;
Mary l;raDron. 9I.l; j. Sutrr. 81; Dad
ley Frazer, 9G.1: Elsie Drvalingcr, $50;
Arlir Porter. 95.4; BESSIE BAH Sol:
th0Iiya McGhpsucy, H5.2; Rose Sutcr,
% +. Warren. ~; .IuIia Garrett, Ht.5.
Sixth On ulc. Allan George. 9S.S; Aus
tir Nult.r 1856: Florence Perkins, 9S.3;
John Morgan. go: David Sloan. 81:
Grace Billl". 0G.4; Bchtra tlcaycS @G.3;
Mary King. 9G1: Elmer Clark, !si:
Robert Lewis 800: Monte Peterson 81. /:
Catherine Alaga, %.
Fifth Gradc-Laura IIolton. 100: Eli
zabcth Smith. 81; Elizabeth Drcnncn,
9G.S; Bessie Clements. $3.50; Edith Alex
ardcr. 96.5; Ellis Deibcrt, 06.4: Eta
BouchelIc, 96.l: DoSia Alexander, 96;
Rosa Parker 80; Anna Rowland, 95.4;
Ressi" Atwood, 95,4; Thomas Garrett
3d.
Fourth Elizabeth Perkins. 9S.2
Charles Rambo. 9S.2; Howard Jones,
go; Hannah Wilson, 90; Willie Fen.
ton, 96.4; Ellis Mahan, 95.7; Roy Clark,
95.i; Portia Wilson, 9J.l.
Third Gradc-IIclcn Cooper, 81; Els
Their Terrell. 95.1; Nerna Lcdden. %.
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ORDER NISI.
James Vc" ulluuph V. Rachel II. Johnst
AMI others.

I.uos : so uiluuph vs. Rachel II. johnson
AMI others.
IN Ia" Circuit Court for Cecil County. In
Equity, No. 2f,3.
ordered, ms 9nh day of February, Nine
teen hundrC / aud IN Sc. trut the sale OF prop
.rtN mentioned IT, tn, So proceedings, made
and reported h' l. Iarshull Haincs and Will
ian Y Warbur'on. Trustees be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
thr rcOt be shown on or before the 22d day
April next proviacd Il copy of this order
he inserted In some newspaper printed ami
published in Cecil nuuty once a week for
one month before the 2!d day of March next
The report states the amount of sale TO be
sia3 90.
JOHN G. WILLIAMS.
True Copy, Test: Clerk
Fch-2l4w JOHN G. WILLIAMS, Clerk
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FOR SALE.

Stock and fixtures of Millinery aud Notion
TOR" IN town oil North East This Is an cy
rcilcni opening Tor good MIiincr. there
being no competition Call on or address.
MRS K. 7 BAMRO
Ian Bits NUrtI TgsiAf5
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For Sale Che8p.

4 2u-ioot sharpe, IN tlrs-cIass condition
suitable tor cunning purposes. Has been
used two seasons. Apply to
VI. z. COLE,
octle'll Pcrryvillr, Md
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FOR SALE.

Two Houses tn West Elkton-Six and Ffv.
ronms--On easy terms ~ suitable purchasers
Address
fohIt CNAS. ". KING
ElktOn, Nd
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LAUNCH FOR SALE.

thirty 1901 It. Launch six az horse pow.
er Speed nine Mills Fully equipped and
perfect in every respect Address,
DIR. Il ID. GRAVES.
hlal'ti Marietta, Pa.
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FOR SAL S.
. -'..-'s r..-- .---...-.. .--....-..-.
FOR SALE

Very desirable Home, pleasant surround
ings, fine scenery, hrautiiul landscape. tw,
miles FROM railroad, nine room house. viii
good barn. wagon house, ana other ourhuiId
lnES. mineral wafer at tho door all kind,
fruit trees three acres of land. ln.. led in IN
sth District of Cecil County Md Terms mad,
10 suit. For further information Apply to
Jnh-ftS DIR u NJ. Raglan
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FARM HANDS WANTED.

Two farm hands wanted the year round
Good wages, good tenant house, for a
steady man, with steady work Address
GEORGE SMITH
fcb9Stf Newark. Del
Mar ager of G H, Laffert, farm.