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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
SHOT WITH
HIS own
PISTOL
Chicago Policeman Beaten by
Two Negroes and Fatally
Wounded With Revolver.

Chicago. Sept 2s-Policeman Dennis
Fitzgerald was shot and fatally wounded
early today at 44th street and Michigan
ne had stopped.
Boulevard by one OF two negroes whom
While he was talking to the men. one
Of them struck him in the face with a
pair OF brass knuckies. knocking him
down and stunning him. While he lay
on the ground. the negroes beat him
nearly to death and finally shot him
with his own revolver.
After being taken to the hospital Fitz-
gerald revived long enough to say that
he knew one OF thSm and that his name
was Lewis Pilford. No arrests have been
made as yet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
KILLED
HIMSELF
IN TOMB
George Draper Who Shot Him.
self In Hopsda|e Cemetery
Was Found Dead In 4 Chair.

-Hopedale, Mass. Sept 26---Sitting ups
right in a chair In the vestibule of the
tomb of the late George Draper at
Hopedale Cemetery. the body OF Albert
Murdock OF Grafton was found early to-
day by the caretaker of the cemetery.
A revolver was lying in the lap and the
man had evidently shot himself I'm the
right temple. Murdock was about 60
years of age. and veteran Of the Civil
war. He was employed at the Forbush
Shoe Factory at East Grafton. and leaves
no relatives here The motive for the
suicide has not been ascArtained-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
GRE W WAS SAVED.

London Sept. 2s.-The steamer Warsaw
has landed at Leith fourteen members OF
the crew OF the Dutch steamer sophie
Annet, who II was feared had been
drowned by the laundering or the steam
CT.
The Warsaw tried 20 tow the Sophie
Annet, but the latter sank.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
Those Who Return to Former
Homes at Invitation of the Gov
crnment Are RuthlcSSly Slaugh-
tered-Mcn Found Working in
Fields Driven Into Ditch and Muir
dered-AmcriCan Warships Will
Not Be Withdrawn From Beirut,

Monar Sept via Sofia Sept a6-Snow has fallen the
higher ranges refugees
hiding places suffer great hardshps.
The Turkish continue slaughter refugees who
their former invitation government
promised them protection.
Near the village of Zaan the nghborood of
found fifteen returned refugees working field They bound their
a
of them survived his wounds The refugees subsequently
the bodies and carried the survivor before
governor of Resna. who refused hear their story.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26

working on a plank platform. IS feet
above the main floor OF the building.
He stepped backward, lost his balance
and fell to the floor.
Lesi struck upon his head. His skufl
was crushed In like an egg-shell and
death came instantaneously.
The fatality was witnessed by Frank
Comstock and James Mcmahon. fellow
workmen. who related the circumstances
to Medical Examiner Pegram.
The latter gave a permit for burial and
upon the request of Harry Lesi. the body
was turned over to Undertaken Nc
Carthy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26

nounces that STR ". O'Connor the British
ambassador at Constantinople. has been
Instructed to notify the porte that neither
Turkey nor Bulgaria must expect the sup
port of Great Britain in resisting. either
openly or secretly. the execution OF the
reforms already promulgated; that these
reforms are. in the opinion OF his majes-
tvs government, the minimum OF what is
required; that steps taken TO effect them.
even when every allowance is made for
the difficulties of the situation. have been
lamentably inadequate. and that far more
prompt and effective measures are re-
quired than have hitherto been adopted
by the Turkish authorities.
A similar communication has been
made TO Bulgaria.
Continued on Page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
BAIIlEsHlP MAINE SAILS.

Philadelphia, Sept. 26.-The battleship
Maine today passed down the river from
League Island navy yard on her voyage
to Culebra in the West Indies
The Maine was recently repaired at
Cramps shipyard. Upon her arrival at
Culebra, the battleship's guns are TO be
thoroughly tested and II they are salts
factory the Maine will start on a long
cruise-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
APPOINTED BY THE CAR.

The Hague. Sept 2s.-The car has APP
ternational law at the University OF St
Petersburg. 20 be the third arbitrator I'm
the claims OF the allied powers against
Venezuela for preferential treatment IN
place OF the Portuguese appointee, whose
illness has precluded his serving.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
TROOPS SONS TO TEXAS.

San Francisco, Sept. 26.-The FIRST
squadron of the First cavalry. which ar
left the Preside today. en- route TO the
new station at Fort Houston. Tex. where
they will join the Third squadron. which
came over I'm May.
the way from Manila, will proceed 10 the
same post upon Its arrival.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
WILL VISIT ADlHnHnAcKs.

New York. Sept. 2s.-President Rcose-
Welt will soon visit the Adirondaok9 80
the guest OF William II Seward OF New
York. according 20 a dispatch from Utica
The date OF the presidents arrival N
the woods has not been definitely learned.
but the guides are planning 10 give MN
some fine deer hunting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26

Exeter. N H.. Sept 2s.-one OF the best
known residents OF New Hampshire. as
well as one OF the oldest practitioners OF
law In the state, died today In the per-
son or J. Warren Towle. who passed
away at his home in this town at the age
OF Is years. lie had been III four months
and his death was due to a complication
OF ailments, together with old age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
RAIDS ON EXPRESS WAGONS.

Lynn. Sept. 26.-Loca1 express COM
panies are sufferers from series of
raids on the wagons as they pass through
the streets. Already several hundred
dollars worth OF express packages have
been stolen without clue TO the thieves.
The North Shore Express company and
tho American express have been the
heaviest losers. The police think the
thieving Is the work of n gang of boys.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
PASSENGERS FROM the SOUTH

list OF passengers on steamship Pow
hatan arriving at Providence today: Mr.
L. CT Marsh, Mrs. l.. G. Marsh, Mr.. w.
+. Prather, Miss II. Knight. Miss &.
Kelley. Rev. ]. ]. Healey. Mr.. ID. pevant,
Mrs r. c. Miller. Mr.. James ID. Waine,
Mr.. c. r. Roy, Mrs. G. II. Roy, Mr.. j: Il.
Warner. Mr.. c. valid. Mr.. FarreWe, Mr..
Frazier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
.LESE FALLS 90
FEET To DEATH.
Lost His Balance on Plankwalk and
Struck Ground With Such Force
That His Skull Was Fractured.

Toney Lese Italian laborer fell from plank walk to the
Aoor distance Manchester house,
Sis this morning
His skull crushed and he died instantly
widow small children; also brother
The fatality Leses loss of balance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
BOOKS AND PAPERS TO Be WITHHELD.

sault Ste. Marie. Sept. @.-The heads
OF the departments OF the Consolidated
Lake Superior company have been or
dered TO refuse the representatives OF
the Speyer Syndicate access to the
books and papers OF the plants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
R. !. Perkins Horse Shoe Co,

At q Meeting OF the Board OF Directors
held this day quarterly dividend OF one
olared on the Preferred Stock Of this
Company. payable october 18TH 1908. TO
stockholders OF record October 1st. 1903.
CHARLES r. STARK. Treasurer.
Providence. r. l., Sept "a, 1903.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
WHEN IN NEW YORK

Stop AZ New Gregorian hotel S5th street.
between Fifth avenue and Herald square.
Fireproof. Delightfully."- appointed. Cool.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26
SUCCESS

money you must do . large business
For explanation. call at the
t3o Mathsvson st., Room 4oa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-26

Dancing school re-opens Friday evening.
Oct. 8, 1908, in K. OF p. Hail. Elmwood
avenue. Circulars. Address s. l.. TATz
rs vinyard street. city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-07-31
ORDER TO HEAR PETITION FOR IL
CENSE TO SELL LAND OF MINOR.
STATE OF MINNESOTA

ORDER TO HEAR PETITION FOR Ii.
CENSE TO SELL LAND OF MINOR.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
COUNTY OF MORRISON
In Probate Court, Special Term, July
18th, 1903.
In the matter of the guardianship Of
Amiel Meyer, Annie Meyer and Frederick
Meyer, minors;
On reading and fling the petition of
Ludwig Schelling. guardian of said mi.
nors, representing, among other things,
that the said wards are seized OF certain
real estate in said county, and that for the
benefit of said wards the same should be
sold, and praying for license to sell the
same; and it appearing to the satisfaction
of the Court. from said petition, that for
should be sold.
It is o. dered, that all persons interested
in said estate, appear before this Court,
on Friday, the 14th day OF August, A. D.
1903, at 10 O'Clock a. M, at the court house,
in the city Of Little Falls in said county,
then end there to show cause Gf any
there bel, why license should not be
granted for the sale of said real estate,
according to the prayer of said petition.
And it is further ordered, that this or
der shall be published once in each week
day of hearing, in the LITTLE Falls Herald.
lished at Little Falls, in said county.
Dated at Little Falls, the 18th day of
July, A. D. 1903.
By the Court.
(Seal) E. F. SHAW,
Judge of Probate.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-07-31
ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION
FOR CONVEYANCE. ss lSs .f= :s
STATE OF MINNEsOTA,1 ,a..$

ORDER FOR HEARING PETITION
FOR CONVEYANCE. =i..s s5 n R (. III s#
STATE l:1s.1 OF E'..1 MINNESOTA, .s 1875
COUNTY or MORRISON. .#5 =
In Probate Court, Special Term, July
18th, 1908. 1f
: In the matter Of the estate. of John H.
Rhodes, deceased;
On reaching and filing the petition of
Olaf d. Nordahl claiming to be entitled
to a conveyance of certain real estate
from the executors OF satd estate, setting
bound by a contract in ~ iting to convey
said real estate to the said Olaf III. Nor
dahl upon the terms and conditions there:
in stated, with description of the land
to be conveyed and the facts upon 2n., Which
and praying that the probate court make
decree authorizing and directing John
Wetzel. David T. Calhoun and Nettie
May Rhooes the executors of said John
estate to said petitione: as the person en-
It is therefore ordered, that all persons
interested in said estate may appear be:
fore this Court at a special term thereof
August, 4: D. 1908. at 10 o'clock in the fore;
house, in the city Of Little Falls, in said
county. and oppose said petition.
And it is further ordered, that this or
day of hearing. in the Little Falls Herald.
a weekly newspaper, printed and pub
1ished at Little Falls. in said county.
Pc, 1ated at ,d Little Falls this 18th day OF
By the Court;
Judge of Probate.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-07-31
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL
STATE OF M1NNEsoTA,)
CnuNrv or MOpprsON. ~ So ~


County OF MoRn,soN. ''' :.
In Probate Court, Special Term, July
18th, 1903.
In the matter of the estate of James
McCauley, deceased:
Whereas, an instrument in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament
of James McCauley, deceased, late Of said
county, has been delivered to this Court ;
And whereas, Ida c. McCauley has filed
Herewith her petition, representing,
am0nGother things ,thatsaid JamesMcCau
ley died in said county on the 18th day of
April. 1902. teetate. and that said petitioner
is the e3ecutril named in said last
will and testament and praying that the
said instrument may be admitted to pro.
bate, and that letters testamentary be to
her issued thereon;
1t is ordered, that the proofs of said in
strunlent, and the said petition, be heard
said county: on Saturday, the eth day OF
when all persons interested may appear
for, or contest, the probate Of said instru-
ment.
And it is further orde.ed, that notice of.
the time and place o. said hearing be Civ.
en- to all persons interested, by publish.
ing this order once in each week tor three
successive weeks prior to said day OF
hearing, in the Little Falls Herald, a week
~ newspaper printed and published at
Little alls, Mimi, in said county.
Dated at Little Falls, MIMI, the 18th
day of July. A. u. 1903.
(seal) s. F. SHAW.
Judge of Probate.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-07-31
ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS
STATE OF MINNESOTA

STAT E OF MINNESOTA
County OF MORRISON. 49,
In Probate Court, Special Term, July
7th, 1908.
In the matter of the estate of Esther
F. Seymour, deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate
OF said deceased being on February 18th,
1908, granted unto Seymour Foster OF
Lansing, Michigan,
1t is ordered, that all claims and de-
mands OF all persons against said estate
be presented to this court for examina-
ton and allowance at the probate office,
in the con house, in Little Falls, in said
county. on Tuesday the 18th day of jan
uary, l9U4, at III o'clock a. m.
1t is further ordered, that SIX months
from the date hereof be allowed creditors
to present their claims against said es-
tate, at the expiration of which time all
claims not presented to said court, or not
proven to it's satisfaction, shall be forever
barred, unless for cause shown further
time be allowed.
Ordered further, that notice of the time
and place of the hearing and examination
OF said claims and demands cllall
be given by publishing this order once
In each week for three Successive weeks
in the Little Falls Herald, weekly news.
paper printed and published at Little Falls,
in said county and state.
Dated at Little Falls, MINI. this 7th day
Ut July, A. D. 1903.
BY the Court,
(SeaU E. F. SHAW.
Judge of Probate.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-07-31
ORDER FORHEARING ON CLAIMS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,)

COUNTY OF MORRISON.
In Probate Court, Special Term, July
TO- 1903.
In the matter of the estate of Gustaf
Peterson, deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate
of said deceased being this day granted
unto Hans Nelson of said county:
1t is ordered, that all claims and
demands of all persons against said es-
tate be presented to this court Tor exami-
nation andallowance at theprobate Office,
in the court house, in Little Falls, in sa id
county, on Saturday. the 24th day of
October, 1903, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
It is further ordered, that tn rec months
from the date hereof be allowed to credi-
tors to present their claims against said
estate, at the expiration of which time all
claims not presented to said court, or not
proven to it's satisfaction, shall be forever
barred, unless for cause shown further
time be allowed.
Ordered further, that notice of the time
and place of the hearing and examination
of said claims and demands shall b.. Civ
en- by publishing this order once in each
week for three successive weeks, in the
Little Falls Herald, weekly newspaper
printed and published at Little Falls in
said county.
Dated at Little Falls, Minn., this goth
day of July, A. D. 1903.
Bv the Court,
[SEAL. E. F. SHAW,
Judge of Probate,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-07-31
Close Calls In Boer War.

Fantastic escapes from death were
by no means uncommon features Of
the Boer WEI. There was exhibited
some time ago in the museum Of the
Royal United Service institution ono
of Queen Vicbrie's chocolate boxes,
in the lid of whiA is still deeply inn
bed-ed a Maaser bullet. To that
same collection there has just been
added an even more remarkable relic.
THIS is a silver dgarette-holderc ese,
which was strack by a bullet at
distance Of 1900 yards while it was
in the pocket Of captain Of the
Imperial YsoasnxV. The \c~ous
part short i is that the officer was
not awere UA sfterward ta1at he
had been s>r~dk. although the bsaiet
also pierced tie sovereign purse and
cigarette esse which he was o-y-
ing in the same pocket London
News.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-07-31

ORDER FOR HEARING OF PETITION
FOR DISCHARGE OF EXECUTOR OR
ADMINISTRATOR. Chap. 1876, Laws of
1902
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF MORRISON
In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Matilda
Vestin, deceased:
On reading and fling the petition of
N N: M =: He1ghsim as executor OF said estate
among other things. that he has fully
complied with all the terms and condi.
tions of the final decree in said matter of
said estate, and with the terms and CON
this Court in said matter. and has paid
over to the distributes and persons
named in said final decree all moneys,
funds and property to them awarded in
said final decree, and praying that he as
sureties on his bond, be discharged from
all ability by reason of said trust and
the adn1infst ration of said estate,
NoW, therefore, It is ordered, that said
c 5 fesSd by ths Court at the
the city of Little Fails, in said county Of
Morrison, state OF Minnesota, on Monday
August Sd, 1908, at 10 o'clock in the. fore
noon OF said day. and it is further ordered
faat not;Te OF sed be gives to all
OF this order once in each week for three
successive weeks Immediately prior to
said day of hearing. in the Little Falls
, mGhnid Weefiy H., newsPaPer printed and
of Morrison, state of Minnesota.
tSeal1 E. F. SHAW,
Judge Of Probate.
J. Morrison County, MINI.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-07-31
SUMMONS

SUMMONS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF MORRISON. }se'
District Court.
Seventh Judicial District.
KAISA HILL,
Plaintiff,
JOHN HILL,
Defendant.
The State of Minnesota to the above
named defendant
You are hereby summoned and required
to answer the complaint in this action
which has been filed with the clerk of said
court at his office in the city of Little
Falls, said county, and to serve copy O
subscribers, at their office in the city Of
Little Falls, within thirty days after the
service of this summons upon you, exclus
i've of the day Of such service and if yor
fail to answer the said complaint within
the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this &C
ton will apply, to the Court for the relie1
demanded in the complaint.
Dated Little Falls, Mimi, July 9, 1903.
S. G. Il L. w. VAsALY,
Plaintiffs Attorneys,
Little Falls, MINI.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-07-31
Z " HAT are your churches to me"
~>44vv she cried: passionately, isis
- ~ CHARLES EUGENE BANS. -:
V,aa&. w.. ~ na&As Stoyy Vtlo. GO

IX7 HAT are your churches to me- -
wv she cried; passionately. isis
ter Cecilia, from childhood I have
heard these tales of love and penitence
until 1 know them all by heart. used
to find comfort in them, but that was
before knew what real sorrow was:'
She was slight young girl, not
above Is, with clear, delicate features,
and olive complexion, an abundance of
hair that swept back from full fore
head like the waves of clouded sea.
She seemed little more than a child,
and yet the light that shone in her
large dark eyes spoke of passion, and
grief and woman's woesse
my dear child" replied the Sister,
"you do not understand the teachings
of the church. 1t is not of earthly love
the Gospels speak, but of that spiritual
love that passeth all understanding.
Not of that love the Saviour died that
all men might understand and be
saved"
II know, I know" cried the girl, ''but
it is not of HeavenI am thinking, but of
him, Pierre, the artist, who has gone
and left me no word; of Pierre whom I
love better than life; Pierre for whom
have given up all, even the church."
The Sister crossed herself devoutly
but the girl continued passionately:
ut is months since 1 have entered
the church doors. When Pierre came
into my life everything else was swept
out of it. knew no other world but
the one he made for me. I never ques-
toned his sincerity, I never doubted his
love. I was child and he made me a
woman. And now he is gone and am
alone, alone, alone"
"The man was not of our world, -
said the Sister, with some show of
severity, "and you do wrong to think of
him."
II cannot help it. 1 try to think of
him as being cruel and wicked, to hate
him for what he has made me suffer,
but cannot do it. Night and day I
hear only his voice. Oh, something
must have happened to him, or he
would come back to me-"
"Such faith deserves to be reward
3D." said the Sister, moved by the girls
sincerity, "you may be right. Let us
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-07-31
PRoC ffDlSGs IN BANKRUPT ] /, Y.
In thu District Court of the United States
for the District Of Minnesota, F fifth II
T. b HI Id, Division. ss js.tt&
In the matter of Charles Gazing,

In the matter Of Charles Gaking, IN Mi =.
Bankrupt. is'%@e-s $s5 s..s% ~
In Bankruptcy. II @f.. n l&>~3 si5}s
To the Honorable Page Morris, Judge of
the District Court of the United states
for the District of Minnesota. .5@,5 s.
Charles Gaking, of Dixville in the coun-
ty of Morrison, and state of Minnesota, in
said District, respectfully represents that
On the list day of August 1902, he was ad-
judged q bankrupt under the acts of con-
gress relating to bankruL icy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and
rights Of property, and has fully com:
pied with all the requirements of said
acts and of the orders Of the Court touch
ing his bankruptcy. ..@*
Wherefore, he prays that he may be
decreed by the court to have full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said bankrupt acts, ex-
cept such debts as are excepted by law
from such discharge. ..
Dated this 25th day of July, A. d. 1903
CHARLES GAZING,
Bankrupt.