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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-22
LIGHTNING KILLED TWO.

with Fatal Effect.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VALPARAISO, Ind, Aug. H.-During the
electrical storm yesterday afternoon five or
six persons took shelter in lime kiln at
Beavey City, south Of here. About o'clock
lightning struck the kiln and George Hooks
and John Clark were instantly killed
Hooks was single man, about twenty-five
years old. Clarke was a boy of thirteen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-22
LocaI Ob,eryatIons on Friday.

Bar Tenn Ri Wind. Weather. Prec
Z a. M. .50.0S IS % North. Clear 900
7p m s.9i IS IS Swest Clear 900
Maximum temperature 81: minimum tempera-
ture. 90.
Comparative statement OF the mean tempera-
tuFe and total precipitation on Aug. Il:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05

When the morning opened the same
peaceful aspect prevailed about the city.
and companies stationed at the car barn
and the power house OF the Connecticut
Lighting and Railway company and atthe
terminus of the Brooklyn line reported
that the quiet of the hours after midnight
had been unbroken.
The company's trolley cars. which for
the first time had succeeded last night in
keeping pretty close to the running sched-
ule. resumed operations at an early hour
of the morning. They were unmolested
but generally carried no passengers.
Among the officers of the First regi-
ment there was a well-defined expectation
In the early morning that the regiment
might be ordered away from the city be-
fore nightfall. I'm view OF the quiet con-
ditions, and that the guardianship of the
city would be left to the five New Haven
companies and the two Waterbury COM
panies OF the Second regiment together
with the sheriffs' posse OF special depu-
ties and the city police force. the latter
augmented by the appointment OF fifty
additional supernumeraries authorized by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05
ONLY ONE SAILED.
Departure Of Ocean Liners Delayed by the
Lack of Coal.

New York, Feb. 5.--Of the ocean steam
ers which should have sailed yesterday,
but were detained because the necessary
supply OF coal had not been delivered, the
only one that had sailed up to IL O'Clock
this morning was the Hamburg American
Liner Moltke. which left her pier shortly
before o'clock for Mediterranean ports.
The next 10 get away will probably be
the American line steamer 81. Paul, for
Southampton. The Holland American
Line steamer Amsterdam. for Rotterdam.
Will not sail today as anticipated. The
agents say Il will be impossible to get
her Off before tomorrow.
La Lorraine OF the French Line. sched-
uled TO sail at 10 o'clock this morning.
VIII not leave until tomorrow.
The reutOnic, OF the White Star Line
it Is expected viii be ready for sea by .
o'clock this afternoon.
Another steamer 10 feel the effects Of
the coal famine Is tho Ward Line steamer
Monterey, which should have sailed ct II
O'Clock this morning for Havana Her
coal supply will be on board I'm time for
her 10 get away before noon tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05
STARTED SUDDENLY.
Powers Was Thrown From Car, and Sues
for $4,000 Damages.

A case for 5000 i'm which the Sea View
Railway company is defendant, brought
by John j. Powers. came up for hearing
today before Judge Dubois and a jury in
the common pleas division OF the supreme
court.
The plaintiff claims that on Sunday.
Aug. g. 1909. he was about to board a
car of the defendant corporation at East
Greenwich. lie signaled the car on a
hill just short distance from the END
of the line and the motorman recognized
his motion and slowed the cur nearly TO
a standstll. The plaintin then got on
the running board and grasped the
stanchion. but the car started SO sud
denly as TO cause him 90 lose hold with
his right hand. swinging back against
the carc The shock threw him 20 the
ground. injured his leg and dislocated his
thumb and otherwire hurt and weakened
him.
on cross-oNamination te said he was
able to 60 to NarTagansctt Pier on the
next car with his lady friend and went IN
bathing. but Monday he was laid up ana
had To- have a doctor. For 10 davg ne
was confined To his bed and up a. tho
present was under the physicians care
The case IL still pending.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05
COULDN'T
GET CARS
ENOUGH
Miners Answer TO the Charge
That They Limited tho Out.
put Of Coal.

Philadelphia, Feb. 5.-The mine workers
continued to present evidence today in
rebuttal before the coal strike commits
sion. The first three witnesses were Philip
Clifford OF the Law colliery; John Sheri-
dan, Avoca, and VIM. Atwel. Forest
City, all OF whom testified that il was the
coal companies and not the miners who
were restricting the output OF coal All
testified that they did not get enough
cars for days work.
Atwell said that some of the miners In
the Consolidated colliery at Moosic were
Disseminated against.
w A. May OF Scranton general mana
ger OF the Erie company, which operates
the Consolidated colliery. was In the
court room and at the request of the COM
mission he was asked to take the witness
stand TO tell what he knew OF the alleged
discrimination.
He said that the company tried TO
treat all men alike and there was no dis
elimination. He admitted that there had
been shortage OF mine cars because OF
the difficulty the company had In getting
material to build cars. Shortage OF large
railroad cars was also a factor in the
men not getting all the cars they could
load
In reply 10 question by his counsel, he
said that driver boys did not always dis
tribute cars equally. The company had
tried to discipline them, but the trouble
still existed. lie admitted IL was n bad
state of affairs. So far as he knew the
men had made no complaints TO him re-
garding the alleged discrimination In the
distribution Of cars.
The miners counsel tried to show that
the company Disseminated I'm favor OF
non-union men, but Mr. May said he did
not know that this was the case. lie
said. however. that the company was
standing by the men who stood by the
company during thv"strike
Replying 10 Chairman Gray. Mr.. May
said that IL the non-union men were fs-
vored II would be q bad thing for the
discipline OF the men I'm tho mine.
James O'Gara, q miner i'm the Jermyn
number ! colliery OF the Delaware and
Hudson company said that nine cars
were n shift. bu, the men were able TO
get only six cars
Richard Stevenson. OF the same col
liery and Patrick Toolan OF the Coal
Brook coliery. OF the Delaware and Hud-
son company az Carbondale. said that
they loaded all the cars they get Toolan
also charged that some OF the miners are
Disseminated against In the distribution
OF cars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05
MRS. WALKER IS
FIVE SCORE TODAY
WellKnOWnE EaStPrOVidenCe Woman
Rounds Out 100 Years of Life
and Is Still Active.

Mrs. Elizabeth Walker OF East Provi
dence has today completed five score
years and is in the best of health.
Mrs Walker resides with her daughter
Mrs William Camac. on the Boston and
Newport road. in that town. The house
Is the last on the west side of the road
In East Providence.
Mrs Walker was born in Ballygauly
county Tyoone, Ireland, Feb. 8. 1903, and
Is the widow OF Martin Walker. OF her
seven children only three are now living
Martin, who resides In Rumford: Mary,
I'm ireland, and Elizabeth, Mrs. Camac.
Mrs. Walker came TO this country IS
years ago and has resided I'm East Provi-
dence ever since. Her husband died when
their oldest child was but 15 and the
task OF supporting the large family fell
upon her shoulders. She managed with
great industry TO keep her children fed
and clothed and educated them.
Mrs. Walker was a famous weaver and
with her loom and spinning wheel she
made a successful struggle against great
odds by working hard all day she was
able TO earn six-pence a day, and with
this she supported herself and children.
She tells many interesting stories OF
her weaving and spinning. For every
pound OF wool brought her for spinning
there was a quarter OF a pound of butter
for greasing, and when competent the
yarn had TO weigh Ia pounds.
Mrs. Walker has n foadness for tea, but
when she was rearing her children she
had 10 go without very often, and this
was a great trial to her. Tea at that
time cost about slx-pence an ounce.
or $1g2 a pound, and she was able 10 in
dulge her taste but sparingly on account
OF the great cost.
She relates interesting stories OF tea
drinking in the old country. At one time
tea was so costly that anybody who
drank II was looked upon in something
the same way as a drunkard Is nova
days. She has vivid recollections OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05

F, sheriff from said deputy sheriffs for
saId appointments, and the authority. un-
| der and by virtue OF which said sheriff
| asks, demands or receives the fees and
prices aforementioned
said committee is hereby authorized
and directed to summon before IL all per-
sons who, In the opinion OF said commit
tee, or any member thereof may be quail
lneu ana competent to give Information
relative TO the matters herein containeu
ana TO demand and compel the produc-
ton of books and papers bearing upon
the facts sought by this resolution.
said committe Is hereby authorized 10
punish Tor contempt any and all persons
refusing or neglecting TO comply with the
summons OF this committee and any ana
all persons refusing to testify before said
committee. thereunto summoned and any
ana all persons refusing or neglecting
mittee. any and all books and papers re-
quested by said committee. OF which
books and papers said persons. so ordered
have custody and control
said committee shall be appointed by
the speaker OF this house Immediately af-
ter the passage OF this resolution, and
shall consist OF three representatives OF
the majority party OF this house and
two representatives OF the minority party
OF this house.
Said committee shall organize on the
day on which they are appointed and
shall elect chairman and secretary.
said committee shall report TO this house
a record Of Its finding on day not more
than 10 daysh after the organization OF
said organization.
MIR. Mcdonald moved that the state
ment OF the state auditor be received and
10000 copies be printed for public distrfb-
ution. This was not seconded.
PLACED ON CALENDAR.
Mr. Fltxgeraid's resolution was read
and the immediate consideration Of the
same was prevented BY Judge Johnson.
who objected. IL then went to the calen-
dar.
The statement OF the state auditor was
laid on the table with the resolution.
Mr.. Mcdonald moved that the report OF
the state auditor De printed and n was 70
voted
Mr.. Aidrich presented bin. with sc-
companying petition. amending the char
ter of the Providence board OF trade. 90
as to give that organization the name OF
the Providence chamber Of Commerce
Passed under suspension OF the rules
Continued on Page I've.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05

act OF the general assembly In Hartford
yesterday.
In the absence of any official word
from Governor Chamberlain, however
the report of the intended movement OF
the regiment was not verified during the
early morning.
EFFORTS AT SETTLEMENT.
Rumors that an effort was being made
TO secure settlement OF the strike were
renewed this morning. when Mayor Xii
DUN, city Clerk Ryan and John III. Dill
Ion. of New Haven. who held q mystic
rious conference last night. were again
closeted together I'm the mayors Office.
There were no representatives OF the
strikers or OF the company with them.
but IL was reported that they were trying
To arrange some proposals to be present
ed TO the strikers. b
The Trolleymens' union had their regu-
lar daily meeting at 10 o'clock and were
still in session just before H. but II was
said no proposals had been received up
TO that hour.
Continued on page Twe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05
GOT ANY TICKETS +?

Bring them in and get your pound OF 60c.
Chocolates, Free We have given away
Hundreds OF Boxes. THE NILE (Opp.
Boston Store)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05
FIRE At SYDNEY, n. S. W.

sydney. y. S. W. Feb 5.--The fires last
night which threatened the business sec
tlon OF the city were confined 10 the
buildings IN which they originated but
those buildings were totally destroyed
The FIRST fire broke out IN the old ROYAL
bank building and while the flremen were
working there the alarm came for a
blaze I'm the new lie Cras structure The
L. s. consulate was In the building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05

Schenectady. n Y. Feb. 5-The tracks
or the Saratoga branch Of the Delaware
and Hudson railroad. which were com
pletely blocked by freight wreck last
evening, making 10 necessary for the line
10 be abandoned for traffic. were cleared
early this morning and trains are now
running as usual.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05

Waterbury, Conn, Feb 5-Co Burpee, attorney
nectcut Railway and Lighting Co., made the
today that the First Regiment will be withdrawn city and
its place taken by the naval
This action said to have been determined the
conduct OF the First Regiment majority of whom
members has been satisfactory brigade
quarters
For the first time since the otng of the mob brought
troops into the city, distinctly hopeful feeling prevailed this
The hope that the given
the city undesred notoriety within
be renewed and in official circles civil well military
feeling that better times had dawned.
Various circumstances contributed belief among
which any last night With
the exception of little pistol shot firing damage and
probably the work of boys drunk
who hurled empty poorly aimed when
passed Brooklyn saloon nothing serenity
of the night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05

, some OF the terrible famlnes which visited
Ireland and passed through several OF
them.
Mrs Walker is a Protestant and re-
lates many stories OF the religious strifes
In her native land. One night she was
aroused by the Fenians, who came to
drill I'm a field near her house. She
dressed and after propping the door
shouldered an axe and sat up until just
before dawn, when the men went away
without molestfng her.
IRELAND's HISTORY.
She Is very we'll acquainted with the
history of her native land and remembers
the day when the Fenians were first per-
mitted to parade. She says the banners
were so large that II required three men
TO carry them.
OF the Arms Bill she relates that
every man who owned firearms had to be
registered under penalty of transporta-
ton. No man could keep arms OF any
description without securing a certificate
signed by two householders and justice.
Two years ago Mrs. Walkers sight be-
gan TO weaken and she had 10 give up
her sewing and quilting She had com
pleted quilts for each Of her grandchil-
dren.
a little over year ago she danced an
old-fashioned Irish jig at a family
gathering Just 10 show her children how
she used TO step
She is known about East Providence as
Granny Camac." Four months ago she
met with great sorrow in the death of
her grandson, Abraham Camac, who was
killed by Charles J. Quigley last October.
Because OF this sorrow that has afiilct-
ed the family their were no festivities to-
day in the Camac household.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05
Resolution Providing for Appoint.
ment of Committee tOMake InveS-
tigation of the Sums Paid Him
introduced in the House.

THE PRINCIPAL MATTER STATE HOUSE TO-
INTRODUCTION
MR. FITZGERALD OF RESOLUTION
OF COMMITTEE TO MAKE TO
HAVE BEEN
TREASURY SERVICE WE'RE PAID WHETHER
ACTUAL CONSTRUCTIVE, DEMANDS
OR RECEIVES PAYMENT
RESOLUTION EMPOWERS
SONS AND PAPERS AND CONTEMPT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05

The house was called to order by
Speaker Burlingame at n.05 with a quo
rum present.
terday's session was made and approved.
Mr.. Nolan from the committee on mil
itia reported back a bill emitting George
s. Tingley. quartermaster, b. K. 1. NJ. to
all the rights and privileges mentioned in
Chapter 296. General Laws, with recon-
mendation OF passage. Calendar.
Mr.. Curry. from the committee on
state property reported back a resolution
directing the committee on state property
TO report on the condition esiu care Of
the Gettysburg gun, now at the Old
State House, with recommendation of
passage. Read and placed on the calen-
dar
The statement OF the state auditor re-
gardingthe moneys paid TO High herift
Hunter c. White during the year 1902.
showing a total OF ss7622o. paid 10 that
official, was read.
Mr.. Fitzgerald presented the following
resolution:
COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION.
Resolution that the report OF the state
auditor. In reference to the sum OF money
received from the state by the sheriff OF
Providence county, he referred 10
special committee consisting OF five mem
bers OF the house OF representatives to
investigate the same
Said committee In hereby authorized
and directed TO inquire into said report
and To return 10 this house a report
showing what portion OF said moneys
was paid 20 said sheriff for services ac-
tually performed by said sheriff and
what portion thereof was paid to said
sheriff for constructive service.
Said committee IL hereby authorized
and directed 20 inquire into and report TO
this house "a 20 whether or not, said
sheriff sells 20 the deputy sheriffs, depu-
ted by him, their deputaticns. OF charges
the deputy sheriffs. appointed by him, a
fee for their appointment III said COM
mttee should find upon investigation
thereof. that said sheriff asks, demands
or receives from said d puties. appointed
by him. fees for said appointments. then
said committee II hereby authorized and
directed TO ascertain and report 20 this
house the fee or fees. the price or prices
asked, demanded or received by said
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-05
STEEL TRUST WINS.
Court OF Errors Reverses Decision Restrain
Ing The Conversion Of StOtks.

Trenton, y. J. Feb. 5.--rhe court OF En-
rors and Appeals today unanimously re-
versed the decision 81 Vice Chancellor
Emory which enjoined the u. s Steel
corporation from converting 5000 600. 900
worth Of its per cent preferred stock
into five per cent second mortgage bonds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-01
REDUCED SUMMER EXCURSION
RATES.

The Denver 3 Rio Grande popularity
known as the "Scenio Line of the
World" has announced greatly reduced
roundtrip rates from Pacific coast
points for the benefit OF teachers who
win spend their vacation in the east,
and of delegates to all the prominent
conventtons--N. r. A., ut Boston. A.
q. U, w. at st. Paul: h, p. o, r.. at
Rantlmoce; woodmen Of America at In
dlanapolls; Eagles at New York, Myst-
ic Shrine at Saratoga Springs. X,
Of T. at Louisville. and T, p, a. at In
dianapolis. Tickets at reduced rates
win be based upon one fare for the
round trip but win be sold only on the
certain days, These tickets win carry
stopover privileges on the going trip.
giving passengers an opportunity to Wis
IL Salt Lake City, Glenwood Springs,
Colorado Springs and Denver: and will
he good to return any time within 30
days, Passengers going via the Denver
s. Rio GNnde are given the privilege Of
returning via a different route. For
the rate to the point you wish to so,
and for dates Of sale and other parti-
culars as well as for Illustrated pamph-
let. write w. c. MCBRIDE. General
agent. ia Third street Portland Ore,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-01
ONE WORD IN TIME,
Is Better Than Two Afterwards--A
Chance To Profit BY An Astoria
Mans Experience.

II is strange thing how people will
pnt away an opportunity until too late;
it's only the little things that so to
make up our every day existance; the
trouble Is we don't pay sufficient atten-
tion to them. Backuche is a little
thing. Sometimes II comes after u
hard days work, or a slight cold. II
will pass on, you say; it's only the
bad results OF overtaxing my back.
II isn't the fault OF your back, but your
kidneys. The exertion or straln;ng
has interfered with their delicate mech
anlsm. You call II back ache but It is
really kidney ache. II the kidneys are
not relieved chronic disorders set in
and that is where the little thing"
should not be passed over An Astoria
man has learned to appreciate what de-
lay means.
W. r. Mcintosh. whose place OF res
idence Is at 5ss Harrison Ave, says
For years / suffered very much from
lameness and soreness across the small
of my back. To turn in bed gave me
painful twinges and when was not
working but simply standing around
there was constant aching over my
hips. The kidney secretions gave me
no end OF trouble. ! often thought |
had gravel so painful were the secre-
tions in passing. read about Doans
Kidney Pills and got box at Charles
Rogers drug store on Commercial st.
on taking them / soon noticed an inn
provement in my condition and the pain
across my back was soon wonderfully
relieved. Though did not take Doan's
Kidney Pills as regular as ! should
have done they did me a great deal of
good"
For sale by all dealers; price 80 cents
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sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name and take no
other.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-01

offlce OF Z, ,, NJ, Vancouver Bar.
racks Wash. June II. 1908. Sealed pro.
posals, In ,ripllcate. viii be received
here until II A, NJ, July II, 1908, and
then opened. for repairs to hospital al
Fort Stevens. Oregon. For full tnforme.
ton apply 70 this office or Quartermast'
er Fort Stevens Oregon. U, $, re.
serves the right 10 reject or accept any
or all proposals or any part thereof,
Envelopes containing proposals should
be marked; Proposals for repairs TO
hospital at Fort Stevens. Oregon" and
addressed to undersigned.
F. II. HATHAWAY, c. Q. NJ
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-01
TIKI MILW AUkhE.

A familiar name OF the Chicago,
Milwaukee & 81. Paul Railway. known
all over the Union as the Great Railway
running the Pioneer Limited" trains
every day and night between ST. Paul
and Chicago, and Omaha and Chicago.
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Luxurious coaches, electric light, steam
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line.
See that your ticket reads via 1.-THE
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For rates. pamphlets or other infor-
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-01
sTARTLING EVIDENCE,

Fresh testimony In great quantity Is
constantly coming in. declaring Dr..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
tion, coughs. and colds to be unequaled.
A recent expression from T. J McFar-
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pie. He writes: Il had bronchitis for
three years and doctored all the time
without being benefited. Then ! be-
gan taking DR.. Kings New Discovery
and few bottles wholly cured me-
Equally effective in curing all lung ana
throat troubles. Guaranteed by chas.
Rogers, druggist. Trial bottles free,
regular sizes soc, and si.00. !.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-07-01

LOW RATES TO SAN FRANCISCO.
On account of the National Encamp-
ment Grand Army of the Republic to be
held at San Francisco August II to q.
the o. r. & n. Co. have named the low
rate of 5000 for the round trip by
steamship in both directions, or $500
for steamship in one direction and rail
return or vice versa. This rate win
only apply on steamships leaving AS
toria August II and is. or on trains
leaving Portland August Il. 13. IA.
Tickets will be good for return within
a final limit of sixty days from date
of SALE Berth reservations should be
made early to avoid disappointment.
For further particulars apply to
G. w. LoUNsBERRY, Agt.