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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
BATTLE AT
C|UDAD,
BOLIVAR
Government Forces Attack the
Town and After a Fierce
Struggle Defeat RsVOIution|stS

Soledad, venez, Sunday, July 20.-At
o'clock this morning the engagement
between the government forces and the
revolutionists occupying Ciudad. Bolivar,
began in two different directions. The
revolutionists opened the battle. At six
o'clock the smoke over Ciudad Bolivar,
was so thick THAI 1t was impossible 20
see the city.
At o'clock the government troops af-
ter a terrible fght in which they lost
more than 100 men, captured the ceme-
terry.
At s o'clock the Venezuelan fleet con-
sisting OF five men-of-war shelled the
government building at Ciudad Bolivar.
AT 10 o'clock the revolutiontsts flag had
disappeared from the government build
ing and at IL all the streets near the
building we're captured by the govern
ment forces and charge OF all the gov
ernment forces on the city was ordered.
The wounded were then beginning 90
arrive at the government headquarters
from all directions and the fight was gem
eral; but the movements could not be
followed from herein consequence or the
smoke caused by the fire of the artillery
OF the revolutionlsts which seemed for
nadable. II was answered vigorously by
the government guns and only few
shots reached the feet
At in the afternoon block of houses
opposite the government buildings was
captured by storm.
The revolutionists seemed 10 be re-
sisting desperately. The Associated Press
correspondent will follow the advance
with Gen. Rivas. The latter is waiting
for q signal from Gen. Gomez. the Ven
ezeulean commander -in-chief who con-
Quoted the attack from Mirahares, to
enter Ciudad Bolivar. with all his re-
serves and IL guns.
The spectacle furnished by the streets
Of Ciudad Bolivar when the smoke cleared
away was heartrending There were over
200 dead.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
sues FOR $4,000.
Marshall Brings Action Against Boston and
Philadelphia Steamship Co.

Joseph Marshall has brought suit
against he Boston & Philadelphia Steam
ship company to recover $4,000 for per-
sonal injuries On the 9th OF April Mr..
Marshall was in the employ OF the de-
fendant company and he claims that at
the same time there were employed to
load and unload steamer two incom-
petent men.
While he was about his work Marshall
was badly injured by the falling Of case
OF merchandise upon him. The incom-
petent men. he alleges. had so placed a
case OF goods on the deck OF the steam
ship that the case being slightly Jared
fell over and upon him. The injuries
sustained by Marshall included severe in
juries To the left leg and the badly
crushing OF his foot
Page. Page a. Cushing are attorneys
for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
PASSENGERS FROM the SOUTH.

The following passengers arrived In
this city today on the steamship Dor
chester Of the Merchants and Miners
line:
Mr.. Brant. Mr.. Sloss and wife. Roger
Smith. II. >. Smith and wife, ]. Y. Bryan.
Judge Knowles. Miss Mary Bowdish, Miss
Ethel Underwood. Mrs Maher. Miss
Maher. G. #. Horton. Mrs. c. r. Horton.
Francis Hazard Maher. Miss Adelaide
Appold and sister w. A. Glasgow. J.
Y. Kemp, Il. +. Kicker. Miss Matthew
son, Miss NJ. II. Warner, George \.
Pierce. c, T. Carpenter. l. ". Drake and
wife, Mr.. McCarty. MIR. Joyce. John Col
Inns. Mr. Powers, Miss G. NJ. Ryan, Mrs.
NJ. J. Brockbank. Miss A. Syson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
FOR $4,000.
The McGrsgors Bring Suits for Damages
Against the Rhode Island Co.

A collision between two cars that on
the 22d OF April last were near Crescent
Park has caused the Rhode Island com
pany TO be defendant In two suits in
whicYi tho damages aggregate $4,000 Mrs.
Emma r. McGregor OF East Providence
was n passenger on one OF the cars and
claims that the servants OF the company
were so grossly negligent in the manage
ment of one car as to run II with great
force against the car she was riding In.
The result of the collision she AYERS
was very serious TO her. She was thrown
about violently and her spine was badly
wrenched and twisted. She declares she
has not yet recovered from the severe
pains and the nervous arrangement that
resulted from her injuries.
Jas. +. McGregor like his wife sued to re-
cover $4,000 His suit Is for the loss OF
his wife's services and to recover the
large amount OF money he was forced to
expend for medicines and treatment OF
Mrs. McGregor.
Lewis A. Waterman for many years as
ISOLATED with David 8. Baker as counsel
Cor the Union Railroad and the Rhode
Island company Is attorney for both Mrs.
and Mr.. McGregor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
WANTS BASEBALL TEAM.

Sperry Locke. OF waterville. Me. Is in
New York IN quest or n baseball team 10
represent waterville I'm a three-cornered
league which he says will be Instituted
I'm the Pine Tree state In short time.
Mr.. Locke attended the games between
the Roses and Alerts on Saturday and
Afterwards approached seven members OF
the Alerts and two OF the Roses team
N the game goes on until the end ~
the season here the PLAYERS will likely not
sign with Mr.. Locke. but N the Roses
cannot secure good pitcher before the
end OF this week the professional teaur
will e released.
Coounbs pitcher: Walsh. catcher: Britt.
first baee. Conaors. second base. Goode.
third base Taylor, left reiG Tibbets.
centre; Coving. catcher. are the players
wanted by waterville
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
NOTES FROM THE HARB0n.

port a FIVE masted vessel Is named after
t4ne wife Of Rhode Islands distinguished
Supreme court Judge. This is her first
tr-p 20 Providence and she comes here
from Philadelphia She brings 5000 tons
Of coal consigned 20 the ~. Y, " n. and
II railroad company
The tug boat Reliance met with a SER
ious accident THE morning and had TO
be towed M from point down the river
to her dock. The accnient was due 20
a weak spot I'm the boilers. which caused
"A blow out. IL was AZ first thought that
the TUG would 20 down. hut the company
were able 20 bring her safely 60 ner
moorings without much delay
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT.
Forwarded 10 Cardinal Rampolls by SeTe.
tay Hay, by Direction Of The President.

Washington. July 9o.-The state de-
partment on learning OF tho death OF the
pope sent the following cablesram:
Cardinal Rampolla. the Vatican, Rome:
The president desires mo to express
his profound sense OF the loss which the
Christian world has sustained In the
death OF His Holiness. Leo XIII by his
lofty character. his great learning and
his comprehensive charity. he adorned his
exalted station and made his reign one
Of the most rlustrious az IL has bean
one OF the longest In the history OF the
Catholic church.
(Slgned) JOHN HAY"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
PROFOUND REGRET
Expressed BY President Roosevelt on Learn
Of the Pope's Death.

oyster Bay. n. ", july 20.-President
Roosevelt was deeply touched by the
death OF rope Leo. On beng informed
of the demise OF the venerable head of
the Catholic church. he dictated the fol-
lowing for the Associated Press
The president expressed his pro
found regret at tho death OF the vener-
able ponttfr whose long career no lesss
than his exalted character has command
eSt the respect OF all Christendom. The
president said that In tIttering these
stntemenbs no was giving expression 10
the feeling OF al the people OF the United
States. wholly without regard 10 their
religious faiths."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
EXPLOSIVE ON TRACK.
Lizzie |. Chacs, Who Was Injured by II
Sues the Rhode Island Co.

There are unusual features about the
suit brought by Lizzie l.. Chace against
the Rhode Island company. The plain
tiff declares that in June 25th 1902. she
was passenger in one OF the defend
ants cars at Riverside.
There was an explosive substance on.
under or near the car rails, which she
says the company knew the presence Of.
or by the exercise OF reasonable care
might have known of, and that this sub
stance exploding blew parts OF the car
UP against her and she was jolted about
and injured. The results OF the explosion
were serious to her. she AYERS, as her
iess were permanently injured. and she
suffered very severe nervous shock
She places the damages sustained by
her at $1,000.
Page, Page and Gushing are her attor-
news.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
Sicgel, Cooper & Co. Have Bought
the Property of the Household Sew
ing Machine CO.-PriCe Paid
Said to Be $5OO,OO0.

carried through whereby the plant of the House
Sewing Machine Co., including the South Main and Wickenden
and the Cay shops have been sold to Sege Cooper Co.,
of Chicago and New York.
mued along for several weeks different brokers
having lines upon it.
Finally of them landed the prize and last Friday bonds
o make the transfer.
Seg Cooper Co., practically revolutionzed the department
business of Chicago
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
SNAP YOUR CAMERAS.

This if thu season OF the year when
lovers of photographs art are polishing
up their cameras for a summer cam
paagn- Pretty bfts OF scenery and inter
esting hooks and CORNERS visited during
the outing DAYS will be brought back and
exhibited 10 admir.ng friends. Az an
additional inspiration 90 tho devotecr of
this artistic pastime tho Pope Manurac-
turing company. New York is Offering
tG0. in cash prizes. the first two OF
which will be 500 each. The contest q
particularly liberal one. being open 20
all The particulars and few GOVERNING
conditions con be learned az the nearest
agency for Columbia. Clevelsnd. Trtbune
Rambler. Crescent. Monarch or Imperial
bicycles
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20

HELD FOR
GRAND JURY
Waived Examination on Charge
Of Conducting . Gambling
Place at PaWtuckst.

Theodore Bachman OF Providence
waived examination in the district court
at Pawtucket this morning and was
bound over in 5000 bail for appearance
before the grand jury during the Sept.
term.
Bachman was charged with conducting
a gambling place In the Dorrance block
which was rsied yesterday, at which l,4S7
chips and "a packs OF cards were conris-
Gated. besides a quantity OF LIQUOR.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20

The house did tremendous trade on
Its new lines, and seeking for a fresh
field. decided upon New York as the more
promising.
magnificent building was erected
which overshadowed any retail store in
the metropolis.
csarping critics predicted that the Chi
cago house couldn't successfully COM
pete against the local and long -estab-
lished stores.
The success achieved in the Windy City
was duplicated IN New York.
Now the house makes another depart
ure.
IL bid for the Household Sewing Ma
chine Co. s plant for the purpose OF sup
plying not only it's own retail stores, but
a large clientage among country stores
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20

east and west.
The purchase price is said 10 have been
$4,000.
The original plant OF tho Household
Sewing Machine Co, was known as the
Providence Tool Co.
During the 70s IL came into lnterna-
tional prominence as the manufactory OF
the Peabory-Martini rife for the Turkish
government several very large contracts
for that arm being filled.
When Turkey no longer needed arms
and peace spread her wings, n shift Of
machinery was made and from the death
dealing rife the output became that OF
tho humble but effective sewing machine
The new business was not only volu-
minous; but first-class machine was
put out at prices that broke into the
rates that producers OF other standard
makes had established
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20

Mayor Low Directs Flags 10 Be Lowered in
Memory sf The Celd Pope.

New York. July So-rhe flag on the city
hall were placet az half mast by order
OF Mayor Low. as soon as the death of
the pope was announced. Tho aaEs on
ell other city buildings were also half
masied In compEfancs with the mayors
request
Owing 20 the death OF the pope. tho
ceremony q the investiture OF Arch
bsshop Fafley with the pallium. which
was 20 have taken place wednesday next
has been postponed until after the Co-
seQuiexL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
DOG SHOW INCORPORATED.

Stuyvesant. lie Roy. Francis NJ Ware.
oliver II. +. Belmont OF New York and
Henry f. Eldridge OF Newport and Win
throp Chandler OF Newport have re-
ceived articles Of association as the New
port Dog show.
The associa tlon s for the purpose Of
breeding and encouraging the breeding
and showing Of dogs and paying prizes
for superiority In individuals OF the sew
eral breeds Of dogs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
CHIEF STENOGRAPHER.
Supreme Court Justices Meet 10 Select One
Under New Law.

The justices Of the supreme court met
In the consultation room today for the
purpose OF selecting a chief stenographer
as provided by the act OF the last Cen
enal Assembly. This chief Stenographer
will have the power TO assign stenoFra-
pliers 10 the different courts.
The new manner OF proceeding will II
Ia expected aid litasants greatly in se-
curing copies Of testimony where a new
trial is desired. No announcement was
made by the Justices today as 90 who had
been selected for the position.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
DIED OF OLD AGE.

Chicago. July 0-Heen M Rockwell
died from old axe today She celebrated
her one hundred ana arst birthday on
April Q Mrs. Rockwell was born I'm
COldbrook. Conn. IN iS2
Among the Interesting incidents % her
hfe. she had seen all No presidents ~
the United States excerpt Washington.
Upon the occasion - the return OF lar.
ayette 20 the United Sta1es she met him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
OFF FOR EUROPE.
Clerk Hayden TO Take Extensive Tnp In
Europe,

After over % years steady application
TO his duties as clerk of committees at
city hall Daniel #. Hayden started today
at p m. for New York. where he is to
embark on the Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse for Europe. He will land In France
and make an extended tour on the con-
tinent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
ENTERTAINED At sIFFOsO'S SHOvE.

About 20 members of the BARRIERS union
OF this city were the guests ~ the Fell
River union at their outing held yester-
day az Chords Grove, near Westport.
Mass.
The affair was altogether enjoyable. es-
peciaily the clam bake and baseball game.
The game was of 80 much interest that
tie guests have issued a challenge 20 the
Fall River team tor a game 70 be played
week from Sunday at Rocky Point
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
POPE LEO Is dead.

three members OF their body. a cardinal
bishop, a cardinal priest and cardinal
deacon, 10 form with the Cardinal Cam
erlingo. the temporary state executive.
On the first meeting OF the cardinals. the
Cardinal Cameriingo reads the papal bull,
touching on tho election OF pope and
then. I'm the presence OF ALL breaks the
hsherman's ring and signets of the de-
ceased pontiff
Continued on page Seven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
SHOT TO
DEATH IN
HIS OFFICE
District Attorney Cruelty Assas-
SInatsd at New Orleans by
Clarence Lyon.

New Orleans. July 2.-District Attor-
nsy j. Ward Curiey has been assassinated
in his Office In the Maoheau building by
Clarence Lyon. a liquor merchant Lyon
after killing the district attorney turned
the weapon on himself and shot himself
fatally
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
PROPERTY ATTACHED.

The National wall Paper company has
attached the property Of Hobart L.
Gates for seo accoriing to the city hall
recrrds, today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20

william Tihbey one OF the best known
glass manufacturers ~ the country and
n pioneer IN tho flint glass trade died at
Ms home last night IN Sharpsburg. Pa.
In his 72d year NJ. T1bby had been an
invalid for IS years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
FINANCIAL NEWS
New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by N. CURTIS
EtETCHER & CO.. street floor, Banisan
Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20

GROCERY STORE WELL STOCKED.
doing good business IN good location.
Good reason for vacsting. Address On
49, once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News by DAVIS a
DEXTER. Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20

MISCELLANEOUS
NJ. Freez. e. c. Stor 100 .. ....
p, +. II. & N. S. r. 100 -. -.
do. SIS ............... 1000 .... %
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-20

Tomorrow the sun rises a 4:27: sets at
1:l5. High tides at 4:47 n. m. and 5:l3 70. m.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
SHOWS
SIGNS
OF LIFE
Portland Chamber Of
Commerce Asks
Questions
Hartman the Only Man Who
Male Them Suspect Port
land Was Not all
oregon

The commercial bodies of Portland
seem to have suddenly realized the inn
portance Of the portage railway au-
thorized by the last legislature, and
are stormlng the headquarters Of the
portage railway commission with
questions for information regarding
the progress made toward the early
beginning of the actual work of con-
struotion. Yesterday the board rec.
eived an urgent inquiry from Chair.
man Henry Hahn, of the Portland
chamber OF commerce, regarding the
work done, and the plans of the board
regarding future operations. A simi-
lar letter was received by Secretary
of State Dunbar from Secretary Max
NJ. Shillock, of the Portland board OF
trade. The last named communication
Mr. Dunbar answered personally. Civ.
ing the information practically as the
letter from the chamber OF commerce
was answered by the board, and he
adds
"We will be pleased to furnish any
further information concerning the
matter. at any time. and will contin.
ne to furnish the newspapers with re
ports of the proce dings OF the board"
The letter from the chamber OF com
merce to the board was answered In n
letter to Chairman Henry Hahn. OF
the chamber, in the following terms:
81 am directed by the Board Of
Portage Railway Commissioners TO &C.
knowledge the receipt OF your favor OF
the 9th inst.
you say that the chamber OF com.
merce is receiving numerous Inquiries
relative to the status OF the proposed
portage road around the rapids at NCe-
lilo, and you desire to have the follow.
ing questions answered:
First: Has actual survey begun?
"second What steps, II any, has
been taken TO secure the right OF way
across the government location OF the
proposed and recently abandoned ship
railway
Third; Has the board considered
the adyisability OF building a road by
contract? II not how will the work
be done?
Fourth; What is the earliest date
In the boards opinion. that actual con.
structlon win be possible?
II am directed TO answer the ques.
tions 10 the order In which they are
stated:
First; The act making the appro-
priasion for the construction OF the
portage road took effect May 2lst and
Immediately thereafter the board met
and organized. The board at once
made efforts TO secure the services OF
a competent engineer. and before the
Ssh day Of June secured Mr.. A. Il.
Hammond. Mr. Hammond proceeded
TO organize his survey crew, and com.
menced the actual work OF survey
June 18th, and expects 10 have his
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09
Killed at
Wedderburn

A sad accident marred the celebra-
tion at Wedderburn, resulting in the
death Of young man named George
Cook.
Cook Was firing the cannon In tbs
morning. He was using a three-pound
charge OF powder, and had discharged
the piece twice. He commenced TO
load the third time without swabbing
out the gun. and when he raInmed the
charge in it eploded. The unfortunate
young man was standing directly in
front of the gun. He was blown about
IS feet Both eyes were destroyed,
and he was otherwise MANNED, his
body being filled with sDlinters from
the ramrod. which was blown 20 piec-
es.
He was taken 10 Hume's store, and
lived until D. m Sunday. He was
and insisted ON the cele-
bration being carried out according to
program. This was done. although a
heavy gloom rested on all
Cook had been in wedderburn about
ihree years. and was wen liked His
parents i've in Los Angeles. He was
! member Of the woodmen and Work
men orders.-Coast Mail.
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work completed and TO make a report
as to its location some time next
week.
Second. No steps have been taken
to secure a right Of way across the
lands OF the United States. or OF indi.
viduals, for the reason that, until the
engineer locates the line OF the road
it would be impossible for the board
to know. through whose lands the road
will run. and its exact location on such
lands.
Third; The board has considered
the advlsabillty OF building the road
by contract In fact. II never con
sldered any other method OF construc.
ton. The engineer in making his sur.
vey. locating the line and preparing
his plans and specifications. is in.
structed to report upon the assumpl
tion that the building OF the road will
be done by contract.
Fourth It is impossible TO ex
press an opinion as TO the earliest
date Of completion OF the road before
the survey and report of the engineer
Is in and the rights OF way secured.
"The board has acted as expedi.
tiously as possible in the matter OF
the construction Of the road in ques.
tion. and you can rest assured that its
policy viii be TO complete it at the
earliest possible moment.
"You say thar your committee win
be pleased TO discuss some OF the
more important side Issues, depend.
Ing upon early construction. The
board will be pleased to hear from
you, or from any commltte upon this
subject. The engineer, as heretofore
stated. will make a report next week.
and we will be pleased TO have your
committee present at that time. or at
any other time you may designate" /"
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-07-09

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