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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-14
NOTES FROM THE HARBOR.

The Gardner q. Deering came into port
this morning after a voyage long 70 be re-
membered by the crew. This IL the vessel
that was reported as in distress or Mon
tauk Point last Saturday when the Pow
hatan came here. IL was not known then
that this was the same craft but II was
thought that another vessel was ashore
The Deering came 20 anchor last Thurs
day whore she was seen and lay there till
yesterday morning before IL was decided
TO brave the storm and sail for this port
Capt. Ross stated that ne never saw any
higher seas sweep across the deck OF a
vessel than those that dashed over his
craft as she rode the storm OF last
week. At times the whole stern OF the
vessel wxs submerged under a sheet of
water and for three days no one dared TO
20 aft at all or could have done 80 had
they wished
The barge ryangham that broke away
from the tow OF the tug Lykens during
the terrific gale that blew last Thursday
was recovered late yesterday by that tug
who had put out 20 find her. The barge
wac towed into Saunderstown yesterday
and reported 20 he In sound condition
having weathered the storm successfully.
The steamship Spartan OF the Windsor
line plying between here and Philadelphia
cnme into port yesterday afternoon more
than rs hours late having spent the great
or part OF the time during the storm On
Delaware Breakwater. owing 20 that
stop Capt. Briggs reported fair passage.
hut he said that IL he had been caught
out IN the open the tale would have been
different IN that hts vessel would have
been ~ tho mercy of the gale and the
passcngerr would have had severe
shaking up. ......
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-14
new TRIAL.
6rantsd by Appellate Court In tho Case Of
vartan|an vs.. \. T., n. \ 4 n. Railroad.

The appellate division of the supreme
court decides in an opinion handed down
today in the case Of Mardiros vartanian
VS.. the New York. New Haven a Hart
ford Railroad company that plaintiffs pc.
tition for a new trial must be granted
In the common pleas division a verdict
was given for the defendant by direc-
tlon OF the court.
This was an action for injuries caused
by the alleged negligence OF the defend
ant. The railroad company has pier,
where it receives and unloads cargoes OF
coal for transportation by rail, This pier
and the unloading was in charge OF
foreman, who directed the placing OF ves-
sells which had TO be brought under the
companys derricks. The captain OF
vessel notified the defendants foreman
to take coal out OF II.
This vessel was moved by orders OF the
foreman. and while plaintiff was cleaning
the bottom OF a bin the buikhead gave
way and coal fell on him, injuring him
severely. There was 9 defect In the
barge, due to which the coal fell on
plaintiff, and Of this the defendant had
express knowledge and on the fireman.
acting as he did In ordering coal taken
as the Testimony shows the foreman rep
resented the defendant and the company
the court held In liable.
The risk In held not TO have been one
that was obvious TO the servant, and the
acton OF the trial justice In oroering a
verdict 10 over-ruled.
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some OF which had 10 be carried over to
the next session. so that Investigation
might be started and the charges IL
Illuminated.
union 81 last night at the Labor Temple
but the session was productive OF moth
ing that was particularly astounding
There were not the numbers present that
usually attend tho session for some rea-
son, a fact which detracted from the In
terest of the meetings. Those In attend
ance proceeded to the regular order Of
business and heard the reports OF the
various committees. The financial con-
dition of the organization is not SO good
as II might be or as 1t used TO be. This
seems to be largely the result OF the loss
OF interest by some OF the members. II
Is thought however that now that the
winter is approaching the attendance will
be on the increase and the condition be
improved.
The committee fro mthe Retail Clerks
union that has bSen at work on the early
closing crusade reported that they had
been out to Olneyville In the interest of
the project and that all the stores OF that
place had arranged to close early on three
nights OF the week. There was on pro-
prietor that refused and he was given till
Friday night TO decide what he would do
after the union will proceed TO use their
power as they are accustomed to do. in
such cases. 1t Is not thought that he will
persist In being contrary when he learns
that all his associates have agreed
The committee from the Teamdrivers'
union OF this city has been soliciting
among the various large stores for the
purpose OF organizing the drivers OF the
wagons OF these firms. Everywhere they
have met with unbounded success and II
is hoped that before very long all the
drivers I'm the city will be enrolled In the
union. 1t is the purpose Of the union not
to desist till such a thing is an accom-
plished fact.
Tonight there will be meeting OF q
joint council from the local Teamsters
unions 1s0 and 67s for the purpose OF a
mutual conference. They will meet to-
night to elect permanent officers and ad-
judicated matters pertaining to both bod
les The committee from the former In
composed OF Mr.. l.. A. Grace. Mr.. Steven
Sullivan, and Mr.. Rudolph Cook. Local
s7s will be represented by Messrs. william
Tally. Dennis O'Brien, and Matthew
ONeil.
The meeting of the Gas Workers was to
he held last night I'm their hall but there
was conflict I'm dates of meetings owing
to some misunderstanding and out Of
courtesy they gave way To the others
who were there. The meeting will take
place tonight instead One OF the most
important items Of business to come be-
fore the session will he the initiation OF
some Is or 20 members.
There was a meeting OF the musicians
board OF directors today at which appli-
cations were received and voted favorably
upon. Travelling cards were issued 10 4.
and there was n lot of other routine busi-
ness transacted. The members that were
taken In today were admitted under the
new ruling which calls for the payment
OF $40 as a membewrship fee.
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Many OF Or. Tompkins' old friends and
Admirers were present 10 greet him once
topic. Methods at the afternoon ses-
Auton."
4 Another feature Of todays proceedings
(which made the day exceptional was the
fRnnual banquet held In Infantry haIl
(which. although designated as the sup
0rfntendent's banquet" was attended by
gmany OF the delegates and others 10 the
Enmber or several hundred. The banquet
pprovcd 10 be the social feature OF the
Pconvenfion and was followed by num-
Fber CT addresses.
| Yet another feature OF to-day, which
twas OF paramount interest was the cleo
ltion OF officers. The perfect weather.
ftoo was no small element OF success and
Fbrought many out OF town people 20 the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-14
STOLE 10 CENTS FROM BOY.
Mccarthy on Trial Before Judge Wilbur on
That Charge.

Frank Mccarthy, alias Daniel McCar-
thy, was put on trial In Judge Wilbur's
court before a jury today under an In
dictment charging the larceny of ten cents
from the person OF a R-year-old lad
named Leo Cullen The latter was one
OF party OF boys who one day last
summer returned from an excursion on
the Favorite, all OF them very thirsty.
The other boys bought soda but Leo
had no money 10 do so and felt very
bad. A man noticed the lads discontinue
and gave him ten cents.
II is claimed Mccarthy saw the money
given and following the boy squeezed the
boys hand until the money was given up.
The boy followed Mccarthy, II Is also
claimed. until the two came up to po-
liceman. Leo accused the man and the
state offers testimony to show that Nc
Carthy offered the money back to the boy
at the patrol box.
Defendant says IL Is all case of mis-
taken identity. He denies his guilt. Leo
after some hesitation. positively identl-
fed Mccarthy as the man who took the
money.
Assistant Attorney General Greenough
for the state and H. A. Blake assigned
by the court for the defendant.
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ARBITRATION
TREATY IS
SIGNED
Foreign Secretary lansdowns
and French Ambassador Cam.
bon Attach Signatures.

London, Oct 14-The arbitration treaty
between Great Britain and France was
signed here today by Foreign Secretary
Lansdowne and the French ambassador.
M. cambon. The text OF the treaty Is:
THE government OF the French repub-
lie and the government OF his Brittanic
majesty, slgnatories OF the convention
concluded at The Hague July 20. 1899.
peaceful settlement OF international dis
putes.
Considering that by article ID OF the
treaty the high contracting powers re-
serve to themselves the right or conclud-
ing agreements the view to have recourse
to arbitration in all cases In wnich tnoy
shall consider II possible TO submit
Have authorized the undersigned TO
agree to the following provisions:
ARTICLE !. Differences OF a judicial or
der or such as relate To the interpreta-
ton OF treaties existing between the two
contracting parties. which may arise be
tween them and which IL may not be pos
sible 10 settle by means OF diplomacy
shall be submitted TO the permanent cour'
OF arbitration established at The Hague
by the convention of July %. 1899 on con
dition, however. that they do not Involve
either vital interests or the independ'
ence or honor OF the two contracting
states and that they did not AFFECT th'
interest OF a lord power.
Article q In each particular case th'
high contracting parties, before address
ing themselves to the permanent court OF
arbitration shall sign a special arbitra
ton bond setting forth clearly the sub
ject under dispute, the extent or the pow
ers OF the arbitrators and the details Il
be observed as regards the constitution
OF the arbitral tribunal and the proce
iure
Article g. The present arrangement II
concluded for term OF Ave years from
the date OF the signature.
CSigned) "CAMBON,
"LANSDOWNE.' y
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MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises at 5:5s a m
and sets at b:06 p. m. High tides at 2:b'
a. m. and 800 p. m.
The following vessels have arrived ir
this port In the past "a hours;
Steamer Essex. Johnson. from Baiti'
more.
steamer Chester w. Chapin. Barrett,
Steamer IArchmont. Wilcox. from New
York.
steamer City OF Newport Rich. New
port and returned.
Steamer Bay Queen. Lake, Fall River
and returned
steamer Queen City. Johnson. Tiverton
and returned,
Tug Patience from New York.
Tug Boswell from New York.
Dewitt C.. WINS.
Barge Ariadne. Cornwall, 900 tons Of
coal for the Eastern Coal Co
Standard oil barges 70, IS, IS. from
Bayonne with oil.
Schooner Ada T. Tice. Cornwall. s2b
tons Of coal for Pawmcket
Barge IaclhwannA. Weehaukeu 4sa
tons OF coal for the Providence Coal Co.
Barge Bouquet. Elizabethport. 5s7 tons
Of coal for Pawtucket.
Schooner Gardner n. Deering Ross
Philadelphia. s425 tons Of coal for the
railway company.
Sailed
Tug Gaspee for Newport
Tug Patience for New York
Rarge Baker for New York
Barge Bonanza for New York.
Barge Banjo for New York
Schooner Sarah f. Lee for the Cape
Verde islands
Steamer Larchmont for New York
Steamer Chester w. Chaplin for New
York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-14
NOW A CORPORATION.
R. |. Slate flfamsn's League Receives
Articles Of Association

The Rhode Island State Firemen's
league has received articles OF association
from the secretary OF state, and, accord
ing TO the application. the inoorporators
are I,eyi 3. Winchester, Franklin Mon
roe. Walter 8. Balkcom, Charles n.
Sweetland, Elmer Il. Kncwiton. Fred w.
Cady. George II. Johnson and William IL.
Mason.
The purpose OF the organization Is to
band the volunteer and veteran fire com
panies throughout the state together for
their mutual benefit and advancement. an
act as "A board OF arbitration to settle
disputes between the various companies,
The State league has been preparing
for Incorporation some time the vote
having passed authorizing II at a session
held at Pawtucket early last spring.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-14

As the reception lasted until late
hour and there was much good cheer
the people OF the house did not arise until
a late hour this morning.
At 123o o'clock this afternoon, Mrs.
Donahuc, who had been shown 80
calibre revolver which her husband had
placed I'm bureau drawer. took the
weapon from it's place OF concealment
and started for the Kitchen.
Near the door and just over the thresh-
old sat Mr.. Bassett.
When the bride was with a few feet
OF her brother-inlaw she exclaimed. "Oh.
Chris; see what we've got"
At the same time and unconsciousy
she pressed the trigger.
The weapon is self-cocking and in an
instant the hammer was propelled against
a cartridge.
An explosion followed and Bassett sank
TO the floor Blood began TO ooze from
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-14
BECAUSE HE
EXPOSED
FRAUD
President Donns|Iy Of Meat Cut
tors international Body Brutal
Iy Beaten at Chicago.

Chicago, Oct l4-Michaei Donneliy. in
ternational president OF the Amalgamated
Meat Cutters and Butcher workmen. lies
at his home recovering from vicious
assault that Is alleged to have been In
stigated by the labor leader who are op-
posing his attempts TO purify the Chicago
Federation OF Labor.
Donnely was attacked on the night OF
Sept 23 while returning from a meeting
OF the Packing Trades council. the CEN
tral trades union body OF the stock yards.
For ten days the doctors expressed lit
tie hope OF his recovery and gave out a
report that he was suffering from a physi-
cal breakdown caused by overwork.
Private detectives were set at work and
they have just announced that the guilty
men are known and will be arrested as
soon as the instigators OF the assault
are discovered
When Donnelly In July charged the
secretary OF a large employers associa-
ton with fixing" labor leaders he was
told by outside parties Ito keep mis- hands
Off" He continued TO fight and as a result
charges were made against several OF the
most prominent officials of trade unions
In this city
Then came threats OF personal violence
but these Donnelly ignored, declaring he
would clear UP the case at any cost.
The attacks on Donnelly came just at
the opening OF the series OF the confer
ences between the Amalgamated Meat
Cutters and Butcher Workmen and the
packing interests OF the country. Dom
nelly was 10 have acted as spokesman FOR
the men. and all knew that his absence
! from the meetings would mean demorali-
alton. His close advisers and the offi-
cials OF the union realized this, and gave
out the report that he was temporarily
i'll. Vice President O.. T.. Schmidt OF the
union took his place at the head OF the
COMMITTEES which dealt with the packers.
and the men were pacifed with the infor-
nation that he was working under Don
nel1y's orders
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a wound which was directly In the centre
OF his forehead.
Nj Donahue hastened out to get doc
tor and found DR.. Wolfe.
The latter decided that an operation
must be performed and as the surround
ings were not proper for so serious an
undertaking, as probing for bullet In
mans brains, If there II had lodged.
he called for an ambulance and sent
Bassett TO the East Side hospital.
Before Bassett was etherized for the
operation he declared that the shooting
was accidental.
AT 3OS Prairie avenue Mr.. and Mrs.
Donohue corroborated that statement.
Thay freely told Capt. Monroe all that
had happened and were In deep distress
over the unhappy termination OF their
wedding.
Bassett IL believed to have sustained a
very serious injury.
He Is % years old and Mrs. Donahue is
"a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-14
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
Executive Committee al the Prevention So
cIsty Hears Report Of Agent.

The regular meeting OF the executive
committee Of the Rhode Island Society
for the Prevention Of Cruelty OF animals
was held yesterday afternoon at the Of
Ace OF the society, 20 Exchange street,
President Samuel 8. Durfee, Esq, pre-
siding.
ness transacted. the most important of
which was the matter OF afriliating with
the American Humane association. which
will be held In Philadelphia I'm November
Aftcr considerable discussion by the
members II wes voted not to send dele
gates TO the convention.
The general agent presented his report
OF the work for the month OF September.
which showed the following number OF
cases Investigated: Cruelty beating
animals 4. overdriving I. overworking 2.
deprfTng OF food l, working when unfit
for labor 4S. taken from work is. work
Ing when diseased 8. working with bad
harness IL. torturing 2. Elandered cases
2. There was b2 cases for cruelty 10
horses. ] for cruelty to dogs and / for
cruelty to cattle. Two cases were con-
denned and in one caee there was no
cause for complaint The total number
OF animals killed was 7o horses 8, dogs
and cats 81. Forty-six persons were
admonished for various offences. The
total number Of animals involved was
is4. viz: Horecs 20. dogs 6. cats 81. and
cattle l.
There were cases prosecuted: one in
the First district court: two I'm the Sixth
district court; one In the Eighth district
court. one I'm the Ninth district court .
one In the Tenth dintrfcf court. and one
IN the Eleventh district court.
The amount OF fines imposed was 80
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-14

convention. who otherwise would not
Ehave been present.
The morning session was presided over
by President Edward p. Metcsdf
The uslzl service OF morning prayer
was conducted by Rev. Lester Bradner.
Jr., rector of 81. Johns church and, at
lts oiose. President Metcalf presented
the first speaker OF the morning, Rev
John Potts. d. D., OF Toronto. Canada.
chairman or the international aeszon com
sntffes.
DIR. POTTS SPEAKS.
DR.. Potts gave an informal talk on the
vub5ect, The international Lesson Com
lvnittee and It's work" In opening he paid
IN eloquent tribute 20 those deceased
lEnensbers OF the lesson COMMITTEES. those
Ipioneers in the work. who did 70 much
80 build no the great systcm Of inter
pnational lessons, II. II. Jacobs. John A.
k5roadhurst. Moses Hogg and the rest.
DR.. Potts referred TO the opponents Of
lkhe lesson system and took exceptions
bto the attacks which have been made
tnpon them.
| '@Thsy have been called 'scrappy' 4" he
luaxd. but they are not half az scrappy
10 mos< sermons are"
At the close of his remarks a number
iDf questions were submitted 10 him, rel
Dtive 10 the lessons. which were satis-
3actoradiy answered and explained.
7 The various reports OF the convention
were next presented. These included the
Eeports of the recording secretary MIR
~, o. Bishop. the report OF the treasurer
s%ir. Il. w. Waterman: tbe report OF the
Dome department secretary Mrs Flora
". stsbbins; the report Of the nonina-
ying committee. Mr. s. W Marsh. chair
s,nan.
The report OF the treasurer showed the
ttotal receipts from all sources for the
yeer 70 be H.7bi-&. Total expenses
lG.7Sl&
OFFICERS ELECTED.
a. Ihe report OF the nominating commit
submitted the following Officers 10
unsninousiy % she s&snns sIsn,s year and they were
A. rrssihent-chsries NJ Melden. Provi-
ksrss @ y'oe-gresideni Charles W. Calder.
Pewtucket. ~ McCop'
hecordins sscretar,-F. o. Pirhon.
49, HsAs"rer-'r. w Waterman. Provi-
Erecufivs comnities--Janes " s,,,,b
ehaMman: Key. Jester Bradner ir "
u. McAnrsan eFf n i Ms,.I,s,~ ~ L,so,wdsn. George
al. AIbsrt T. Morrison. Providence. 0,,tn
- Otis. Walter o. Talcot. Wiillam vi
ssfS; 49, Esv. J.. >. Woodw9rth. Rev. VII
iBustol. J. Fred Kaull. Newport: samuel
~. Marsh, Newport; Robert caShinan'
'Qentri Talls, Wslker Miller. Psvtucket;
8obsrt Haoch. Phenix. Walter n. Bufier'
R5vsruads.
YIELD sEcRETARys REPoRT..
The report OF tho feld secretary. Mr..
~. B- Wflson. followed the above reports
i0n6 election OF officers. This gave a
|Guuurohonsfve idea % what the Sunday
D16ooo anDoc1s ton sta nds for and what IL
|1n0 oooosnp1shed. The report was in
Sort q fDIiows.
DrDI-D sECRETARr's REPORT.
eInnro a no activity OF the church
40 - made equal Advancement With
~ DunGnv school IN 10 years, and IN
49, - GubG<aoffsfs this statement 4
- Vum - th1n1k back ~ you can. 20 what
~ urSorof eTecffvsoess. II you have
- azIyo - your privnskcs and oppor-
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CAPT. MERRILL'S SURPRISE,


Cards have been issued announcing
the marriage OF Capt. Sila4s l.. w Merrill.
who is in charge OF the Seventh Police
station. 10 Mtss Lulu May Moody.
Capt. Merrill and his bride said never
a word 10 their friends but few days
ago obtained a marriage license at the
city hall. took journey to Pawtucket,
and when they returned to the city were
man and wife.
The intention Of the handsomest cap
tain on the force TO take unto himself n
wife was kept iuet as strict secret As
was the fact OF the marriage until cards
were out formally announcing the same.
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A WAR NN6.
Editor Prov
lence News.

Editor Providence News:
VIII you kindly publish this note as a
warning against an imposter who has
recently been begging in the city The
fellow calls himself Howard Curtie and
represents himself as a Brown Freshma n
in need OF money. We have no such
student on our lists. either IN the Fresh
man or the upper classee. We should
like 10 be Informed whenever any man
who claims TO be Brown student apple.
for assistance 20 one who docs not know
him we'll enough TO identify him. SIN
cerely yours,
ALEX MErKLEJoHN.
Deap
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PROPOSITION OF ARBITRATION.

Paris. oct. IA proposition 10 arbi-
trate the strike OF linen veaverp at Ar
mentieres has been submitted 20 a ref
cree
After yesterday's riots the city OF Ar
mentlcres appesrcd az though sacked by
an army. Tue population r. stiii n a
state Of terror.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-14
$1,000 FOR BRUSH FIRE.
Walsh Seeks Damages Because fuaIturs
and Other Articles Were Burned.

Andrew J. Walsh OF East Proyidencs
has sued Corfu Brothers OF Central Fails.
TO recover $1,000. Mr.. Walsh says that
the defendants 60 cerelessiy managed a
brush FIRE they started as TO cause the
fire IL spread 20 a house In which he
was a tenanr.
Furniture. clothing and harnesses that
were IN the house were destroyed. The
fre made the house uninhabitabls and
the damage was done September abth.
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WORK Of STATE SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENT|ON
Annual Reports Presented and Board of
Officers Elected Addresses by Rev. DR..
Potts and Mr.. A. B. MCCrilIis.


RENDERED
UNUSUAL FLOYD
w. o. D.
PRESIDENT ISLAND CONVENTION.
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DANGEROUSLY WOUNDED
BY NEW-MAOE BRIDE.
Mrs. Donahue, Married Last Night, Acct
dentaIIy Shot Charles IA. Bassett About
Noon Today. Bullet Entered Forehead

THERE AVENUE LAST NIGHT AND
AFTERNOON BRIDE
I'll e q eRoTHERN.LAW
WERE NEIL ooNAAuE AND
MuLcAhEY.
Ms eRorHERIN.LAw AND SISTER MR. AND MRS
M WASHINGTON WELLESLEY
FESTIVITIES AND REMAINED
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-14

GIRLS wANTED-No EXPERIENCE
necessary. Apply at T. y. Bennett Co.
Room IL. No. Beverly street.
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FINANCIAL NEWS
New York Stock MNill.

Reported for The News by N. CURTIS
FLEICHER CO.. street door. Bani-
Evening journal., 1903-11-21
Women's Goats
That Are Drench-PrOof

(Second floor, Chestnut street,
A while ago a famous rain
coat maker came to us with
samples of mems suitings,
and said: "How would you
like these for women's rain
coats?"
The cloths were beautiful
-cravenetted, but soft and
fine, with just enough mix
ture of color through them
to give them life, and the
price was unusually small
for the tailoring and the
quality.
n We gave him a large order
land have the coats now
for SIS.
The best SIS rain coat W,
have ever seen has just come
in, too. All black, made OF
sharkskin, cravenetted aud lined
to the waist with satin.