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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-01
Full Results of BraddOCk
Coal Dust Disas-
ter.
MANY LIVES LOST
While Others Are Seri-
ouS1y Injured in Var
ious MishapS.

Pittsburg. April 1.-An accident at
furnace 1 of the Edgar Thomson plant
of the Carnegie Steel company at
Braddock yesterday is expected to
prove one of the worst in the history
of the plant in the number of deaths
resulting. Twenty men were injured,
six of whom are dead and ten are in
the hospital and not expected to recov-
er. The other injured went to their
homes and are suffering from painful
burns.
Six Dead and a Score Hurt.
The dead are: John Smith. John Be-
lou, Andrew Brabae, Joseph Pelar.
John Skotak and John Pelar. Serious
Iy injured - George KodOk, Michael
Stevoko, Michael Skunder. Andrew
Berrits, Joseph Bobon. Frank SebuIa,
Steven BobOn. ]. Sebula. Michael Mil
Ter, Joseph Bubolona.
Caused by Hang"
Theaccident was caused by a hang
in the furnace dropping and forcing
rgequantitieS of white hot dust down
q large pipe into a pit where the men
were at work The victims were
caught like rats in a trap, without
means of escape and all were burned
and blistered over their entire bodies
and large Stripts of flesh peeled off
their bodies when they We're pulled
out of the pit by fellow wOrkmen.
The cries of agony of the victims as
they writhed in the lava-like stuff
from which they were vainly trying
to eXtricate themselves. could be heard
for nearly a block away.
Riches In This Invention, Too.
If a furnace is working we'll and
making regular casts there is no blast
furnacemen in the country who can
tell whether that furnace will hang"
and cause an explosion. If any inven-
ton could be brought forward that
could forecast "hanings" it would be
the greatest invention in blast furnace
history and would have many lives as
we'll as much loss to blast furnace cor
pOrationS.
Killed in an Artillery Drill.
Washington, April 1.-The overturn-
ing of a heavy piece of artillery in
the drill hall at Fort Myer, Va. dur
ing the regular drill of the Fourth bat
terry of field artillery, commanded by
Captain Stephen NJ. FOote, caused the
death of a corporal and the injury Of
three other soldiers. Corporal Chas.
j. Slavin, of Washington. was crushed
to death beneath the wheels. The in
jured are-James Reilly, Worcester,
Mass, confusion and abrasion of right
groin; Elmer Wehn, Baltimore, slight
confusion of the back of the neck;
Matthew Z. Duncan, Brooklyn, both
legs bruised.
Another Deadly Explosion.
SandovaI, Ills, April 1.-Five men
were killed and four fatally injured
by an explosion in the coal mine here
yesterday. The dead are: Frank De
Wis, l. +. Lamay, Dominic BarlOttso,
John Gachenis and Joe Beanca. Fa-
tally injured--Henry Newhouse, Hen
ry Wheeler, Charles Lewis and Will
lam McFadden. Seriously hurt-Frank
Day. Three of the dead men leave
families. 1t is thought the explosion
was caused by windy shot igniting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-01
ALL GRADES OF SUGAR
ARE REDUCED TEN CENTS

New York, April Prices on all
grades of refined sugar were reduced
10 cents today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-01
Federal Justice Adams at
St. Louis DissOIves
Injunction
TO STOP A STRIKE
Wabash Troubles De-
ve1op Novel ProCe-
dure by Court.

st. Louis. April LIN the United
States district court today Judge Adj
ans handed down a decision dissolv-
ing the Injunction granted March 3
restraining the officials of the Broth
erhoOd of Locomotive Firemen and
railroad trainmen and other labor
leaders from influencing in any way
or ordering men employed on the
Wabash system to strike.
\ temporary injunction was grant
ed by Judge Adams on allegations
made by the officials of the Wabash
system that the defendants were CON
spring to Interfere with interstate
traffic.
May BE Amicably Adjusted
F. n. Judson, special counsel for the
brotherhood. stated to the ASsocia-
ted Press that he and Col. Blodgett.
general solicitor of the Wabash. were
making an effort to bring all parties
interested together, and in his opin-
ion an amicable agreement would be
arrived at and there would be no
strike. Col. Blodgett is apparently
depressed by the decision. and said
it was too early to say if an appeal
would be taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-01
Extraordinary Precautions

Notable pfecautiOn was taken
to insure the safety of the presi-
dent. Uniformed officers, headquar-
ters detectives, plain clothes men and
secret service operatives surrounded
the president, and covered every
nOinf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-01
RooseveIt to SEES Iowa Products.

Des Moines, Ia, April president
Roosevelt will be greeted by the large
families of Des Moines and vicinity
when he visits the city April %. The
mayor has suggested that in view of
the chief executives we'll known views
on the size of American families he
thought it would be appropriate to
have the notable instances of this city
gathered in prominent place on the
capitol grounds where he will speak,
and the idea was accepted. The largest
family will be given the seat of hon.
or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-01
Roosevelt and Party De-
part From National
Capital.
GIVEN A SEND-OFF
Extraordinary PreCau-
tons for Personal
Safety.

Washington. April 1.-The president
and party left Washington for their
western tour at 9:O5 this morning.
AS the special train pulled out of
the Pennsylvania station the presi-
dent stood on the platform of his pri-
vate car, tipping his hat and smiling
in response to the enthusiastic cheers
of hundreds of admirers and personal
friends
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-01
six Dead and a score Hurt.

The dead are: John Smith. John Be-
lou, Andrew Brabae, Joseph Pelar.
John SkOtak and John Pelar. Serious
Iy injured - George KOdok, Michael
SteyOko, Michael Skunder. Andrew
Berrits, Joseph BObon. Frank Sebula,
Steven Bobon. ]. Sebula. Michael Mil
ler, Joseph BubOlOna.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-01

Continued on Page Seven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
DECISION
IN FAVOR
OF HOLLOWAY
He viii Get Stock in United
National Bank Left by
Susan Holloway.

The superior court filed an opinion to-
day on the petition of Thomas Pierce re-
Garding the disposal of a parcel OF stock
IN the Rhode Island National bank left by
the will OF Susan +. Holloway. to be
held i ntrust by William c. Baker, trus"
tee for Thomas IL. Holloway. nephew of
the testator.
The bank. The stock of which was men
toned in the will, became merged with
other banks into the United National
bank and the residuary legatee submitted
briefs claiming that the stock I'm its
present form should go to the residuary
logatse as the tesla trix had no stock of
the Rho3e Island National bank in her
possession at the time OF her death
The opinion of the court is that "the
stock In the United National bank goes
TO William c. Baker. trustee under the
bequest of The stock in the Rhode Island
National hank
There was no redemption OF tho legacy
Of the stock in the r. I. National bank,
because, though I'm form a sale the stick
was not in fact sold hut exchanged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
new TRIAL
GRANTED BY
COURT
Defendant In Case Of GrinneII
Against MCGrath Was Default.
cd at a Previous Hearing.

A new trial has been granted by the ap-
pellste division OF the supreme court in
the case OF Minnie r. Grinnell, admins
tratrix. against John McGrath.
The case is one which attracted consid-
erable attention at the time 1t was filed
as IL was brought claiming damages from
John McGrath OF Central Falls, alleging
that by negligence a race horse belong
Ing TO the defendant, while at the agri-
cultural fair at Kingston, ran away, and
turned suddenly through a gateway in
which Mr.. Grinnell was standing, struck
him and causing injuries which caused
his death.
The case was called for trial Oct 90
1902. and defaulted, damages being as
sessed I'm favor of the plaintiff for $780,
James +. Murphy. attorney for the de-
fendant, submitted that he was laboring
under the mistate that the trial was
laborlng under the mistake that the trial
was called for Oct. q. and asked that
new trial be granted. upon payment Of
the plaintiffs expenses for summoning
and attendance Of witnesses and s25 coun-
sci fees. the same not 10 he recovered,
and further that these sums be paid on
or before Feb. i9 1908
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
HELD FOR SENTENCE.
Brouthers Captured W:lIs Attempting TO
Into a Clothing Store.

Brockton. Mass, Feb. 9-Jacob Brouth-
ers colored, % years OF age. and claim
ing Lynn as his home. was arrested
about 1:S0 Sunday morning in the act OF
attempting TO enter the store of the Mer-
Ger Clothing company, corner OF Main
and East Elm streets.
A white companion escaped. In police
court this morning Brouthers. who at
first gave the name OF John Smith, plead
cd guilty TO the charge OF breaking and
entering, with intent to commit larceny.
and was held for sentence until Wednes-
day under 5000 bonds. which he did not
furnish.
The break was the most daring and the
capture one Of the most thrilling incidents
In police courtg circles here for a long
time. the arrest was made by Officers ia
Cobs, Keith. Rowley and Swain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09

1t was erected in 1904 and architec-
turally followed the style then prevalent
OF rambling buildings OF many rooms, bur
with a capacious office and barroom and
a dance hall which In those days seemed
quite large.
After the old stage coach was relegat ted
to the junk pile II was a fairrile resort for
those who desired a dance, with turkey
supper adjunct.
Sleighing parties found IL Il cheerful
resort and many a glass of ho. Flip has
warmed the benumbed ones and sent
them out for another series % spins over
the frozen highways.
The hotel was purchased by Colonel
Ross. the express agent, whose peculiari-
ties OF character and eccentricities of
apparel won for him the nickname OF
"Cocky"
His son kept the hotel until II was quite
recently sold by the Ross heirs to l.. w
Holman and wife, who took charge OF
the house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09

strike but from the preponderance of evil
dence in this case IL is shown without
contradiction that the miners could not
secure anything like sufficient number
OF cars to make anything like fair day s
wages"
The subjects of weighing of coal recog-
milton Of the union. and the status of non
union men are all exhaustively dwelt
upon by Mr.. Mccarthy. In conclusion
he said:
"Dn account of the great increase in
the cost of living at least 20 per cent
increase is imperative. With all the argu-
ments in favor OF the recognition of the
union there is none stronger than the
high character OF the miners leader
John Mitchell has been through the fire
and has been tested. Pure gold and no
dross in his composition. no yellow streak
in his blood. his honesty and sincerity
Of purpose never have been questioned.
He stands out boldly In his sterling in
tee ty and like the diamond in the rough
t|c more you rub Ii the more brighter
Il shines"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
.ERRY'SCASE
BEFORE THE
GRAND JURY.
Forty Witnesses Sworn by the
Government Entire Day May
Be Taken Up.

Cambridge. Mass, Feb. o--The Middle
sex grand jury for the February term
came in here today. A large number OF
cases are listed for consideration, but
the first TO be considered and the most
important OF the list. was the case or
George l.. q. Perry, the negro charged
with the murder OF Miss Agnes McPhee
in Somerville last fall.
Forty witnesses were sworn i'm by the
government and II is expected that the
hearing of tie case will occupy the at
tention OF the jurors for the whole day.
IL was stated that Edmund Il. Jones.
the colored man, who was brought to
Boston last week from Chicago by State
Officer Whitney and who. IL is claimed.
is an important witness in the case. will
not be brought before the jurors. II was
further stated that the man will not be
taken on as witness until he is able
to identify Perry and such Identification
cannot be made until Perry is able to ap-
pear for examination.
At present the prisoner is seriously Ill
at the jail here. but his condition during
the past few days has greatly improved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
RESULT OF WRECK.
New Rules TO Govern Gesrpatchins and
Operation Of Trains In New Jersey.

Philadelphia. Feb. 9.--In consequence OF
the wreck at Gracelsnd. on tho New
Jersey Central railroad. recently. In
which moro than a score OF persons were
killed, the adoption OF an entire set OF
new and revised rules to govern the dis
patching and operation OF passenger and
freight trains on the joint Reading ana
New Jersey Central system has been de-
tlGed upon at a meeting Of all the opcr-
ating officers OF both roads.
The new rules will become operative on
March T. They arc made To conform IN
every respect and detail with the atest
operating rulcs now recommended as the
Cau Railway association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09

A fire was started in an open fireplace
just before Z o'clock this morning and
from this the blaze which almost wiped
out the old house originated.
The fire broke out at the southeast cor
ner of the building.
A high wind was blowing and I'm few
minutes the situation became a very seri-
Gus one, for the town hail. a large barn
and several other wooden buildings were
threatened.
An alarm was given which brought out
the Knightsville company: also the steam
fire engine company from the Crsnston
Print works.
Recently a large main was laid i'm Mar
ragansett avenue, which afforded plenty
OF water.
The iremen worked well, holding the
fire within the hotel walls.
All that was left standing of the build-
ing were the walls and the chimneys
The neighbors assisted the Holmans in
saving considerable OF their furniture
The loss on building and contents will
approximate $4,000: insured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09

The B. e. S. w. u. officers are to pre-
fer charges against Patrolman Michael
Joyce for failing TO arrest the man point
Cd out by Kester.
The Watson Shoe company strike
breakers were followed this morning ana
crowd attempted To get ar them. but
one of the firm interfered and got the
men into the factory.
FILLING STRIKERS PLACES.
Haverhil. Mass, Feb. 9-The Boot and
Shoe Workers union today began filling
the places of the strikers I'm the three
stamp factories where the strike OF the
Shoe Workers Protective union has been
on for the past four weeks.
At the II. B. Goodrich * Co, factory
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
FOR IMPROVEMENTS.
S6,6OO,000 viii Be Needed for Public
Works In Hawaiian Islands,

Honolulu Feb. s.-superintendent of
Public Works Henry r. Cooper has fur
nished Gov. Dole with the estimates of
tire needs q tie island government and
they VIII be transmitted to the legisla-
ture for action.
Supt. Cooper says that in the next two
years his department will require Sc.
100000 for public improvements includ-
ing the construction OF bridges, roads and
buildings and for running expenses
Cooper proposes that part of the money
be raised by loans and suggests that a
bill for securing 81 900 coo be introduced
in the legislature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
ON FIRST VOYAGE.
North GSrnon Lloyd Steamer ziefea Arrived
al New York Today.

New York. Feb 9-The twin screw
steamer zieton Of the North German
Lloyd Line arrived today from Bremen
on her FIRST voyage She was built fof
the eastern service OF the company and
designed as large cargo carrier. with
limited accommodations for cabin pass
engers.
ON her present trip she brought 100
cabin and 1905 steerage passengers. The
Zieten was built at Dantzig by Zeichan,
the torpedo boat builder Her tonnage
H. S0i3 gross and 3O52 register.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
TWO NAY DIE.
Trolley Ger, Running at Full Speed, Crashes
Into a SItigh it Winona, MINI.

st. Faui. Mimi. Feb. "a special from
Ninona iays: While sleighing party OF
yourg people from the country were
crossing a street car track in this city
last Esht' a car running at top speed
crashed into their sleigh
The patty consisted OF two men and
eight women. and ali were injured. two
of them so seriously that IL Is feared
the ywill die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
RECEIVED BY POPE.
Bishop Beaven Has a Long Audience With
The POntlff at the Vatican.

Rome, Feb 9.-In spite 70 his physl-
clans recommendation that he take
rest. the Pope today insisted on giving
public demonstration OF the fact that
the rumors regarding his III health were
unfounded by receiving In audience
Bishop Beaven of Springfield. Mass.
The Pontin conversed at length on all
topics and recalled with remarkable u-
cidity incidents Of Bishop Beavens for
mer visits 90 Rome
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
TIDE TOO LOW.
North German Lloyd Steamer Unable to
Cross Bar In New York Harbor.

New York. Feb. 9,-The North German
Lloyd steamer Kaiserin Maria Theresa
which sailed this morning on Mediter-
ranean cruise passed out Quarantine az
10 o'clock. turned I'm the lower bay and
came back TO Quarantine.
The Kaiserln Maria Theresa anchored
in Quarantine at 1904 p. m. and displayed
signals reading: Send telegram to Hobo
ken" The captain reports the tide IN the
harbor too low for his vessel 10 cross the
bar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
DUE To ACCIDENT.
Medical Examiner Finds Nothing in WiIkin-
son Case 10 Warrant Manslaughter Charge,

Lowell. Mass. Feb. 9--Medical FIX
aminer Hsrtwell OF Aver pronounces the
death Of Joseph Wilkinson at Westford
town farm due to accident
Wilkinson, who was 81. had an alter
cation with varn1m Il. Fletcher. another
inmate, aged 20. on the "a and was
pushed 20 the floor lie died on the 4th
There was nothing i'm the case TO warrant
n charge OF manslaughter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
MONEY BURNED TOO.

Ballston. n. Y. Feb o.--It has been
learned that some $4,000 in gold. govern
ment and national bank bills was lost
IN the fire in which. on Wednesday last
Mrs. Ann Gledhill Waits was burned to
Death.
After tho defalcation Of bank cashier
here two years ago. Mrs. Waits with
drew her money from the bank and kept
II i'm her house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
REFORMS IN MACEDONIA.

Constantinopc. Feb. 9-The plan for
the proposed reforms In Macedonia.
which the Russian and Austrian embas-
sizes will present to the Porte this week.
Is understood to contain no proposal OF a
political character. both Austria and
Russia desiring the maintenance OF the
status quo. The scheme simply proposes
palliative administrative measures.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
FRENCH BARK ASHORE.

New York. Feb 9.--The vessel ashore
II Long Beach. J.. l.. f. the French
bark oliver de Clisson. Capt Bernard.
from Plymouth, Dec. %. for New York
She lies i'm an easy position and there
IN n wrecking tug nearby
The crew ls~still on board. having re-
fused to leave. The vessel went ashore
at II 30 last night The olivier de ellis
son 10 consigned TO j. r. Whitney a Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
FIERCE ATTACK On
STRIKE BREAKERS,
Boot and Shoe Workers Men Set
Upon by an Angry Crowd and
Severely Beaten at Lynn.

Lynn Mass Feb eggs fists and feet actively in
attack Boot and Workers
went to work this the 2h day the Knights Labor
strike.
John McQuad of North Adams Samuel Cincinnati
two B. S. W. u breaking Logan
factory set by dozen about 1890 o'clock
Washington street McQuad knocked down and kicked until
he unconscious Kese escaped but sed
with bad He notified policeman pointed
witness McQuaid able work. but his face badly
marred.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09

eight turned workmen were put at work
ana two more were added to the IS at
work In the Hillard e. Taber factory.
II Is expected that ten new cutters will
be imported this afternoon for the Hill
lard & Taber factory.
This morning the police took active
measures TO prevent any demonstrations
by the strikers and their sympathizers
and a force of 20 policemen were on duty
at the two factories
The crowds were kept moving and City
Marshal Mclaughlin warned his police
men TO swear out complaints against any
persons heard jeering at the workmen as
they entered or left the factories. The
marshal notified the officials OF the Shoe
Workers Protective union OF his ulti-
matum and he declares that wholesale
arrests will follow any repitition OF the
scenes that took place last week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
PASSENGERS ON THE CEDRIC.

Liverpool. Feb. e.-Thc new White star
Line steamer Cedric, which is 20 sail
from here Wednesday for New York on
her maiden voyage, will have among her
passengers r. McGreery and Sir Caven-
dish Boyle. the governor OF Newfound-
land.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09

The Investigation Will Close on Saturday Next

Philadelphia Feb eArguments for and against the demands
which will place before
the strike for the days begun today
when Daniel Mccarthy Hazon, representing the miners
heard.
He followed by ex-Congressman Brmm of Mnersvlle
who made and Henry Demere Lloyd of Chi
confined his efforts the question of recognition the
union and yearly trade agreements
The will begin their tomorrow covering
three and closing with George president of the Read
ing Then Chicago the principal
for the miners will all of Friday and Saturday until
adjournment summing the and in answering President
Baer.
President Mitchell of the here during
Whether will address commission depends
developments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
HERBERT /. CLARKE.

Formerly Of Sousa's Band
j. director OF the music at Dairy & An
thony Co.'S. formerly l.. A. Tilinghast's.
275 Westminster street. Music hours 1890
60 2:30 TO =. and 10 10 Il.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
DO YOU LIKE GOOD MUSIC

IL SO. come and enjoy II while partak.
Ing of a good dinner or lunch at Dairy &
Anthony Cos. formerly l.. A. Tflling-
hast's, as Westminster st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-09
0[D-T|NE TAVERN
IS BURNED BY FIRE
The Narragansett, Formerly the
Knightsvillc Hotel, Gutted by Blaze
Startedby Open Grate--L LoSs$6OO0

The old Knighsvie hotel aey known the Narragansett
badly damaged by fire this morning
There little left of the old hosey would
to put it in repair
This house the chain wayde
the old coach days for their hospitality
cheer