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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27

the structure made a serious possibility.
rs the ventilating fans OF the shaft help
Cd the natural draught. and was respon-
sible for the large amount OF water used
10 douse the building from the top floor
10 the basement. The actual damage by
several departments were unable last
night TO make an estimate as To their
loss. although II was probably covered
by insurance.
there was great deal of smoke. and the
lighting of a gas jet there caused a re-
Election that looked as though the fire
was at work In this shop, and the second
alarm was pulled in.
From each floor streams were played at
the sides OF the shafts until the base
ment was flooded. and the water. spread
Ing TO the shops highest up, commenced
TO dribble down with the usual disas
trous results.
Fire Marshal Winsor made careful
survey OF the fires origin and course
through the building. He deduced that
the blaze was caused by a back draught
in the boiler heaters. where soft coal
was being consumed and that the flame
which resulted, and made the loud pun
was described az an explosion.
The loss To the building by IRE was
comparatively slight. being probably less
than thousand dollars. The damage
sustained by the several jewelry firms
through the spreading OF water must he
determined later, although IL was not
The occupants OF the building are:
Manufacturing jewellers Albro e. Co. b.
\. Ballou e Co. G.. III. Cook company, }
T. Mauran company. William Smith x
Co, Waite. Thrcsher company. Waite.
Mathewson & Co; o. n. Bender g. Co.
cable supporters and hangers. and the
Walter $. Hough, Jr. company, gold and
silver platers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27
PRESIDENT RETURNS.
Arrives at Washington From New York.
Much Pleased With Last Nights Meeting.

Washington, Feb. I.-Presdent Roose-
welt and his party arrived here In their
special train from New York over the
Pennsylvania railroad at 1870 o'clock this
morning The President alishted from
his car as soon as the train had reached
the station. after shaking hands with the
engineer and fireman OF the locomotive.
entered his carriage, which was in walt
ing
Accompa MED by Capt. Cowles, he was
driven directly to the White House. He
expressed himself as greatly pleased with
the meeting In Carnegie hall last night.
referring TO IL as a great and inspiring
a.-sefe tsla ge,-
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COMPLETELY DESTROYED.
Pert dc Pan, hayll, BIatted Out Of Exist.
eace BY CONFEDERATION.

Cape Haytien. Hayu Feb. IA dis
patch received here from Gros Morns.
today announces the complete destruction
Of Port de Paix. Hayti. by Are last night.
Only vessels belonging TO the Haytien
company were saved.
Port dc Paix is maritime town of
Hayti on the strait between that island
and Tortuga Island. 30 miles from Cape
Haytien and about 100 miles north by
west OF Port an Prince. the capital. Nes-
sells load and discharge Port de Paix
by means of lighters. II has a popula.
ton OF about 5000 souls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27
DEATH WAS SUDDEN.
Funeral Of Joseph wsscott Reld at His
Home and Was largeIy Attended.

The funeral OF Mr.. Joseph Westcott,
the jewelry firm of Parks Brothers *
Rogers, on Tuesday. was held at his late
home. 12s oxford street. at Q o'clock to-
day, a large number OF his friends being
In attendance.
Rev. Thomas f. Bartlett. formerly the
pastor OF the South Baptist church, OFF,
ciated at the services and read appro-
priate passages OF scripture. closing with
prayer.
The bearers today wers Mr.. Robert
Blair. Mr.. James Burgess Mr.. Albert
Davis and Mr.. William Hayden. A very
large and beautiful floral emblem was
from his shopmates at Parks Brothers &
Rogers. Other pieces were from the
family and personal friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27
CRANST0N.

Mrs Michael OCorneil was removed
from her residence go Cranston street. In
the Rhode Island hospital ambulance yes
terday afternoon. -
She had been sick only short utnc'
hui Yesterday morning her physician de-
cided II would be better To remove her
90 the hospital. where she will Undergo
an operation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27
Chicago to Colorado.

New overland service via Chi
cago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul and
Union Pacific line. Thro' sleeper
and free reclining chair car to
Denver from Chicago 1925 q. m.
daily. No changes. nor delays.
w. w. HALL N. E. Freight and
Pass'r Agent,
3eo Washington Street, Boston
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27

London. Feb. IA gale OF almost un-
rrecedented violence swept Great Britain
all night long and did considerable dam
age. Telegrsphic communication north
ward OF Leeds was entirely interrupted,
the continental service was interfered
with and large numbers Of ships were
forced 10 seek shelter I'm the harbors.
Many minor wrecks occurred and the
l(eboats and rocket apparatuses were
busy all along the coast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27

that lady was talking with the girls
mother In the entry Grace jumped
besD seem 6ceen w,nd9w and bos has n1s
not TO the girls liking and that In said
to be the cause of her desire to run
away.
A NEW INDUSTRY.
The old ice house on Ethel street Will
soon be one or the busy buildings OF the
place. for II Is being remodelled and will
be occupied by s. o. Crosby n Co. as a
box factory. This Is one OF tho oldest
i Ice h3uses Gus In the state, but has not been
Tor many years. the last time by the
providence Ice company shortly after
their formation. For a long time II was
used as a store house for a Charcoal com
pany.
THEY MOURN HER LOSS.
Mrs. Bridget Wise. who was buried
from her home, " Kossuth street Wee
nesday morning, was one OF the best
known and most esteemable residents of
this place.
Tho services at ST. Theresa, church
were largely attended and the floral offer.
inss were more than ordinary IN number
and Of an artistic design
Those who mourn the loss OF the de-
ceased are a husband, John j., three
Mons and a daughter, one OF the sons
James j.. being the foreman of the press
department OF the What Cheer Print
The interment was at st. Francis ceme-
terry.
GENERAL MENTION.
The committee on the Robert Emmet
celebration met last evening and com
pleted all arrangements for the same,
which N 10 be held in Irons hall Sun
day evenins. On this occasion His
Honor Mayor Higgins OF Pawtucket will
preside, and the address will be made by
Thomas r Cooney Esq.
Mounted Patrolman Hannah OF the
-Chaffee street station spent yesterday at
Wrentham Mass. and caught IS pickerel.
This statement has not been verified by
justice OF the peace, nor has any OF
his fellow of1cefs seen any OF the fish,
for as Mr.. Hanan r. noted for wit and ve-
racity II is believed that he caught at
least 90
John +. Harlow has leased tho store
on the square recently occupied by Bucci
the tailor. his present location being en-
tirely too small for his trade.
The ladies and gentlemen OF the Church
OF the Blessed Sacrament are devoting
much time TO the fair that r. TO be held
Immediately after Lent
William Donahue the manager OF a To-
cal cigar company. met with the mana
gers OF the many branches OF this con-
Germ last evening.
Patrolman Young II enjoying q few
days OF HE annual vacation. and Pat
nolman Bugbee who has been on the sick
list has returned TO duty
A heavy wagon loaded with coal. owned
by A. Mccormick Of East Providence,
broke down on Manton avenue hill yes
terday afternoon. and delayed travel for
more than an hour.
Special services Will be held IN 81
Mary's Catholic church this evening at
7:p.
NJ T. Braney and James Riley of this
place spent yesterday in Boston.
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CAUSED BY SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.

Lawrence. Mass. Feb. g7.-Spontaneous
combustion In a dust box In the picker
room at the Lawrence Duck Co. caused
slooo damage by FIRE this morning.
Valuable belts were destroyed and the
drenchlng Of machinery by the automatic
sprinklers caused considerable damage.
Leonard Aitken. machinist, and w.
Frank Richards. boss mechanic were
overcome by smoke but were rescued IN
time 20 save their lives. The loss Is COW
cred By insurance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27
eo Notes

The Building Trades council met IN
the council room OF the Labor Temple
last night aud transacted considerable
routine business
Now that coal u moro plentiful mem
bers were reminded that they should de-
mand the union card OF the teamster
when they have coal delivered at their
homes
W. A. Clarke, secretary OF the United
Retail clerks. made an interesting speech
about the rapid progress made among
the retail clerks in the past few months.
The committee on tho erection OF a
new Labor Temple presented a very sat-
isfactory report and stated that the diff
ferent unions were taking hold OF the
project I'm good style.
The certificates of deposit are-ne vet
ready for distribution being still in the
hands OF the printer. Subscribers TO the
fund for the erection OF the new Labor
Temple will receive a certificate of depos-
II for the money invested in shares. The
money received from the sale OF shares
will be deposited In ono OF the leading
banks until an amount has been received
sufficient TO dcfray the cort OF the new
temple.
4. This is a very satisfactory plan AZ pro
tects subscribers from suffering loss In
case OF any diffisulty arising in procur-
ing the necessary amount 10 defray the
cost OF the building. The certificates
will draw the usual rate of interest from
date OF deposit.
MoULDERs LOCAL, q.
Local No. II. United Moulders held the
largest meeting in the history OF the or
ganization In the big hall OF the Labor
temple last night. Several members OF
the organization arc on the eick iist and
the needy cases are being investigated
and relief given.
III. r. Bryant OF thu conference board
Of New England moulders. spoke on la
Dor topics In general dwelling particularly
upon the srest benefits sccruins from
organizations
In speaking OF the United Nov Eng
land moulders Mr.. Bryant said. that
there were - members I'm the conference
board. representing about 1900 mouider..
The card adopted by the United Retail
clerks received the hearty endorsement
OF the noulders.
TINsMITHs LOCAL, No. l.
The United Tinsmith's, Local No I Il
rapidly increasing Its membership. six
applications were received at its meeting
last night and two candidates were lni-
uated into membership.
The following members were elected
delegates TO the Building Trades Council,
John McE1roy. Arthur r.. Cameron and
Charles r. Rsithel.
notification was received from the
Economic league requesting the tins
mith's 10 elect delegates to that league
Action was delayed TIL the next meeting
which will he held March 18th.
RUFUS Nossuh All don't have no mo-
trouble wifi dc boss OF de shop.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27
FIVE MEN
KILLED BY
EXPLOSION
PoWdsr Works Of tbs LaffIan
& Rand Company at Turk,
No., Destroyed.

Kansas city, Mo-. Feb IA special
from Cherokee. Kan. says: The Laf-
fian & Rand powder works at Turk eight
miles south of Cherokee. were destroyed
by an explosion early today. Five men
were killed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27
PoSTIASTERS APPOINTED.

Washington. Feb. z7-The following
fourth-clsss postmasters were appointed
today:
Nasss schusetts-Desrheld. Edward Z.
Cowies.
Rhode Tsland--Buitcnvoods, Emory J.
Plant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27
-0LNEYVILLE.

The recent storm made a havoc among
station nearly 80 men are laid of with
colds, grip etc, and among these are
some Of the oldest and best men. The
shortage OF men appears to be among the
conductors for II Is their lot to be out In
the cold and slush more than the motor
men for they, the conductors. must turn
the switches, change the trolley poles
while the motormen can bundle up and
stick 10 his post.
During a blizzard the riding Is heavy,
and the conductor to collect his fares
must work his way through the crowded
cars. while warm. and perhaps prespiring.
must step out into the cold. and the re
suit is wet feet and then cold follows.
There does not seem to be a way out
Of this except to have switchmen station
ed at all points along the routes, and to
have all the outside work done by men
who are properly clothed and equipped
for It,
Then again, these men. and there are
nearly 800 connected with the station have
no place to get warm unless they go into
some store for the cars do not start from
the barn. but from the junction Of Hart
ford avenue and Plainfleld street, and
where they have a layoff OF few mo-
ments cannot go TO the barn. and make
any change OF wearing apparel
The men were In hopes that the COM
pany would lease a store in the vicinity
for their use. but now there are no hopes
OF H. for at the Mount Pleasant station
an office has been fitted UP for Mr.. Sweet
who has charge OF the district.
NOTHING DOING
Never was business so dull in police cir
cles at this place, as Is has been for the
past two weeks. SO much so that the pa
trolmen are getting lonesome at night.
From about II 80 to 2:30 there Is not
stir and the first TO break the stiffness In
John Phillips. the milkman. he being In
variably the first one In the square and
Is quickly followed by W. II. Harris. Az
ter that the police find some ono To say
good morning TO. And the life OF the day
begins.
Last evening on the square was as quiet
as one could ask for and the only ex-
element was the arrest OF Ed Dolan,
who drank a little more than nc knew
strapping young fellow from Scituate,
how to handle. and was picked up by
Sergt Potter on Plaindeld street
Edward did not care 10 tell what his
name was. and said that he would not,
but just before he took his departure
from tfe police court this morning was
told that ne must sign his name 70
receipt for his personal effects. as no
would not get them. Then he became
more sociable. signed his name and would
probably be talking yet. but the ESack
Maria" was awaiting him. and Ne was
then numbered among the thousands that
have enjoyed $40 ride In this vehicle.
GRACE HAS GONE AGAIN.
Grace White. is years old. is again miss
Ing from her home. "A Aspinwail court
About four weeks ago she left homo and
was absent number OF days ana was
then found asleep In the cellar OF her
home By her father early one morning
Yesterday morning she left home again.
but was found at the Union station by
Miss Billings who Is at the station for
just such a purpose.
Miss Billings succeeded In getting
Grace to return 20 her home and while
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27
G. x ls'
/ DOCTOR !iAS FOtND An
ANTiD0TE.

"I know il is very professional,
said Dr. Ksil Bauer. of NCr,h Port, "bu
I'm going TO tell you how cure Grip
There goes iuaersl now. I'll wage
its Grip victim. Thank goodness lie
10 patient mine, for haven't lost
ease since began uSi7g Brazilian DALI.
, yes, its proprietary sfticie and sole
by druggists, but et,oaette must stand
aside before such a sCoutge as this
Why, this Is the asly ibira known tina.
Kills the gerri, hence It al lvsys prevents
pneumonia and collapse. II takes liz
tie time and people ehould get the s.
cent or Sl.c0 bottle and stick 10 IL til
very Nesiige Of IT,. disease disappear,
..sn no after bad Effects will iollo~. PC
al diseases Of the head. throat and lung
nd foT bronchitis, asthma, pleurisy aho
sroup, II is simply iDoont NfablcS'
What tbG - Jctor SAYS is true, ano
hundreds Of other physicians are usirs
brazilian balm, because its the on
hing that cures. Sold by drugrists o.
isnt on receipt 81 price.
b. y. JAcKso.s g. Co, Mfg. Chemists,
Jndisrrpcls. Ind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27

Sir Thomas Lipton's new shamrock
when IL arrives in this country ready 10
make another attempt to lift that elusive
cup. will be quartered at the famous
mooring at Gravesend. l.. l.. snapshots or
which are reproduced above. Here the
new challenger Will be pu In racing con-
dition Some OF Americas most notable
yachts are moored at Gravesend. which is
the most famous yacht quarters In the
country. The above snapshot also shows
how these yachts are stored for the win
ter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27

RUFUS Nossuh An don't have no mo-
trouble VIII dc boss ct de shop.
Uncle Remus-Huhl Yo mus a. done
reformed yo' ways, den. Is yo?
Rufus-Ncssuhi Ahse done auat de
Job. Chicago News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-27

JOHN 0'coNNELl.
GENTS FURNISHINGS.
Few Doors Above y. o., olneyvilis.
W. SLATER MOwRY HAS REMOD-
elled Robbins Restaurant. II Hartford
avenue. Everything the best
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-07
PAVING CONTRACTS.
Suggestion That Rebates for Derelic-
ton Should be Figured 0ui.

A member o. the board of public
works calls attention to the recent con-
tracts with the Alcatraz Paving COM
pany, which paved Second and Third
South streets. and the city Street I'M
provement company. which paved
south Temple street In connection
with these contracts there were pro-
visions relative to deductions TO be
made IN payment to the paving COM
panies by the city for the work, In con-
sequence of the failure OF the compa-
MES to do their work within the times
specified; and then again there were
certain city delinQuencies which rem
dered the city indebted to the paving
companies. 1t Is claimed that II would
be the appropriate thing now to have
the city engineer figure out Just how
much the companies are derellct TO the
city corporal ion for failure to comply
N!th the term of the contracts, ana
lust how much the city is holden TO the
companies for the failures on IT'S part
TO comply with itg part Of the contracts
Thus n balance can be struck, and the
exact amount due the city determined
Then the next step viii - TO figure out
how these rebates are TO be divided up
among AUDITORS. on adjoining proper
Is owners that each may have refund
ed to them their proportionate share
Of such rebates
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-07
HAD LIVED HERE
FOR FIFTY YEARS
Philip PugsIey, a Utah Pioneer
Goes to His Reward,
DIED EARLY THIS MORNING
Was In His Eighty-Rirst Year and n
Highly Respected, sterling Citi-
zen Funeral on sunday.

Philip pugsley, one of Utah's earliest
settlers and resident of salt Lake for
half century, died at 6;S5 this morn
ing at his home No. Pugsleys court
OF general debility, In his elghty-hrst
year. The deceased was a highly re-
spected citizen and had wide circle of
friends who win regret his passing,
despite his advanced age.
Philip Pugsley, the son Of Philip
Pugsley and Mary Baker, was born Dec
is. 1872. In the parish of Witherpoob
Somersetshre, England. He Joined the
Church of Jesus Christ OF Latler.day
Saints In Bristol IN 1876, having been
baptized by Elder George Halliday He
came to Utah in 1858. In the famous
''tea pound company. and was tfst
known among the early leather manu-
facturers and was also engaged In iron
and coal industries. In fact there ~
scarcely any home enterprise with
(which he has not been identified lie
was a man Of sterling character and
was noted for his honesty Industry aud
charity He leaves surviving him TWO
wives and nine children whose names
are James r., Philip, George, Mrs. u j..
Hayward, Mrs }. A. Raleigh, Mrs, Ezra
THOMPSON Mrs. j, $. Barlow. Mrs. y.
M Barlow and Mrs. A. Beesley
The funeral win take place az Alb
.. II. eurday at the Twenty-seoond
ward meetingbOuse,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-07
PERSONALS.

F.P. Thompson Of Phoebe, is guest
nj the Wilson
H. O. Hardness. the McCammon mill
Ing man, is a guest at the Kenyon.
Judge McConnelle leaves this evening
for Tie Raven mine in Uintah county
returning IN a week,
}. A. HAYS OF Boise, a prominent
Idaho official, is In town on q short
trip and registered at the Kenyon.
G.. r. HURT, a member Of the Idaho
Republican state committee, is a guest
al the Wilson Mr. HURT Is one of the
youngest Of the well known politicians
of the west.
William Burke. Jr.. Of American
Falls. is registered at the Wilson.
Cherries NJ. Fitzpatrick Of St. George
is a guest at the cullen
Prof George l.. swendsen OF the
United States geological survey. has
leased Offices IN the Commercial club
block
Louis Lowenstein. a prominent nier-
'HttHA ~ llAttl Us at tue NllsOu. Ml.
Lowensteln says that Price Is in q bet.
ter condition, from a business stand
point, than iu the last seven years. and
tndt the rains ia that country have
given the town "a wonderful boost
Traffic 10 good with the Ducncsne coun-
Try, ami the road through Soldier cam
you is being put in better shape than
eyer by The county Mr. Lowensiein
sncr only a hopeful prospect ahead for
rice.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-07
LATE LOCALS.

The pronrietors OF the Atlas block say
that the building will be rebuilt by Febru'
airy next
A local leweler says that fully a million
dollars worth OF iewelry ia purchased an
nually In this city.
The TOP floor Of the Templeton building
has been cut up into hall ways and Of
nces Ike the other stories below
The funeral Of the infant son Of
Charles and Susie Waterfall was held at
O'Clock this afternoon from the resi-
dence OF the parents. % Jeremy street
The 5year-old daughter Of w. B. Wall
ant residing at 4 Boyd court, Is reported
as having the smallpox The case was
reported to the board Of health this after
noon
The Order Of Washington IN this city
win indulge iu an excursion Sunday next
90 the Hot Pots and the Upper Falls on
the Provo, the train leaving the u. X.
g. csgot at a. m.
Captain j. T.. Caine is casting his fly
along ne streams near Brlghton's m
hopes OF catching rock bass or q s.a
sCIp.ut. q lobster, or 4 sea dog. so that
he can have great fish tale TO tell When
he comes home.
S r. Fenton has returned from 10
days successful business "trip IN IDAHO
and Montana. He reports the mark I
for electrical supplies Az very good, ana
business IN general lines appears TO be
favorable,
Superintendent Wcbbcr Of Z. G.. NJ. J.
DYES tf ms desk ulnt OF remarkably
fine honey, strained in the institution Re
.ata 900. ..um.y ,luU - turning out 10 De
- tfH.ff.f.nl NNrtnN la lINuTlNut
vegetation due 10 the rains
Quite q number u applications are be-
ing Fled With the state cngieer, for APP
propralions Of water under the ne|, law
Generals Burton ana cannon ana Leu
tenant Colonel H.M.Iund went up 90 Fort
Douglas This afternoon. "a consult win
Colonel Bubb OF the Twelfth infantry rel
alive TO the summer encampmcnt
Rentals are showing a declining tenden-
cy and dealers report plenty of houses
unot.uMtd. one year ago 1t was hard
work no lind q house, ANA the rents We're
very stiff. one occasion for THIS change
o. the large number Of small houses that
have been erected the past year There
IS very little call for large houses.
Manager Fenton of the Home Telephone
COMPANY states that there Will be no IN
reference with the trees through the
treCuYl by his company OF poles. as the
cable system will be used exclusively
and there will be- no cross arms ana In
suIators on the poles Of his company.
Moreover, every wire running into a
house rs 10 be carefully insulated.
There Is decided objection In the local
guarI 10 holding the summer encampmeut
al For, Douglas owing 10 the unatltac.
tN,ucss OF the lower parade grouni
tt. I..rn the tents would have a. up pIfChDd
Ou, officer said this morning that hg
would resign rather than go mp there. ana
10 H. clelmed thar n prospective recruits
;or lroOp a are holding OF, intending not
Go enlist If Fort Douglas should be chos-
an.