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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
BAD FIRE At MARIETTA
Loss May Reach Total Of Half a Million
Dollars.

Marietta. O.. Dec. ga big IRE Is rag
ing here in theb usiness centre OF the city.
The loss. IL Is believed has already reach
cd S5ooeo0
Among the buildings destroyed IL the
t~ts1 National Bank Local fire depart
ment is unable To cope with the flames
and outside help has been requested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
MClELLAN'S SECRETARY.

New York. Dec. 2s.-John H. o'Brien,
n political reporter on the New York
Sun has been appointed secretary TO
Mayor-elect Mcclellan. At the time Of
the assassination OF PreSident Mckinley,
Mr.. O'Brien was the Buffalo correspond
ent OF the Sun, and owing TO his work
two years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
THREATS BY MOB
Lead 10 the Removal Of Nine Negros Charged
With Murder From HopkInsMI|e.

Hopkinsville, KY. Dec. 26.-Threats OF
mob violence having become pronounced
charged with murder have been spirited
away to Madisonville for safe keeping.
They are charged with the murder and
mutilation of an unknown man a week
ago. One OF the prisoners confessed that
the stranger had been murdered and rob-
bed by hts companion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
COLLEGE TRUSTEES ASSIGN.

Albert Lea, Minn., Dec. 2s.--The trus.
tee sof Albert Lea college have made an
assignment for the. benefit OF creditors
OF the college. The liabilities are about
$4,000 and the assets five times as much
including school buildings, residence
property, etc. c. H Freeman Is assignee
The downfall was brought about In
part by friction between Albert Lea COL
lege and MacAlister college, another
Presbyterian state school
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
PAPER BOX PLANT DESTROYED. d

Newark, N. j., Dec. 26--The plant OF
the Spreckly Paper Box company was
destroyed by fire early today. The loss
is estimated at $4,000.
BY hard work the firemen prevented the
fire from spreading TO adjoining property.
The blaze started I'm the basement from
an unknown cause
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26

Lymansville was the scene of a double
shooting, last evening. and Italians were
tho principals.
There at been at a Christmas gathen
ing at Luigi Peitro's house, which Is In
the block nearest the Lymansville mill.
Everybody had had a good time and
everything had been serene. Suddenly
the festivities were interrupted by the
rapid fre OF two pistol shots.
Two men were wounded and third one
was hiking over the Centredale road.
bound for this city.
The shooting was done by Francisco
Torello. whose victims were Luigi Pietro
and Dominica Del vecchio. Toreilo mad
been welcome guest and had made
merry with the others.
About 3 o'clock Torello prepared to go
home and pausing upon the threshold he
drew his gun and fired two shots.
The first bullet discharged passed
through the fieshy part of Pietros right
arm; the other made slight wounds on
two OF Del Vecchios fingers.
Having done this mischief Torello ran
out OF the house and disappeared in the
direction of this city.
The North Providence police notified
Capt. Cannon OF the detective bureau,
giving asdescription OF the fugitive. who
by tho way. has been residing at
Lymansville.
A close watch was set on al the high
ways leading into the city at and near
Manton. but Torello was not seen.
The fugitive is about 40 years old
weighs l40 pounds has heavy black
moustache. the top OF his left ear Is miss
ing and there In a long scar over the
ear and across the right cheek.
The Lymansville Italians could suggest
no reason for Torellos conduct, other
than IL was caused by pure cussedness.
The room was crowded at the time and
II was lucky that some of the men and
women were not killed. by the nyIng
bullets
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
BAIL DEFAOLTED
Witness In Naturalization Fraud Case Did
Not Appear.

The case OF George Moore, one OF the
principal witnesses I'm the naturalization
frauds that are being tried at the present
time was called this morning and the
witness did not respond. In consequence
OF that the bail was declared defaulted
1t was fixed by the court at $500. Julia
A. Miller WAS the surety.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
PROPERTY ATTACHED.

According 20 the City Hall records to-
day The Newfeld Smyrna Rug company
has attached John Perkins property for
1900, IN an action OF trespass In the case
for assumpsit Edward c. Stiness II the
attorney for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
BY GREAT BRITAIN
Recognition Of Republic Of Panama Is For.
maIIy Confirmed.

London, Dec. 26.-The British foreign Of
flee confirms the Associated Press dis
patch from Panama Thursday. announc-
ing that Great Britain had recognized the
new republic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
NEGROS EXCITED
Posse Goes 10 Village Of Barney, Cato Pre-.
serve Order.

Qultman. Ga. Dec. 26.--Reports reached
here last night OF trouble at the Village
OF Barney. Is miles east. Tho sheriff
with a posse has gone TO the scene,
The trouble grew out OF the killing OF
a negro desperate by a white man. Much
excitement prevails among the blacks,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
$500 More Than Half Fare From Chicago
Via Chicago Great Western Railway.

To points in Colorado. Kansas. Mis-
souri. New Mexico. Oklahoma and Texas
Tickets on sale Dec. LIST and 18th. 1903:
and January 5th and 10Th. 1904. For fur
ther particulars apply to J. p. Elmer, G.
p A., Chicago, Ill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
SUES ON BOOK ACCOUNT.

J. ]. Smith OF Newark. Wayne courty.
New York has brought suit against WI
liam o. Whipple OF North Providence, to
recover s447.5o alleged TO be due on book
account Alfred s. Johnson is attorney
for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
PASSENGERS
WERE ALL
SAVED

Boston. Dec. 2s-The Clyde line steamer
Kiowa inward bound from Jacksonville
and Charleston. s. c., was rammed and
sunk by the steamer Admiral Dewey Of
the United Fruit company I'm Boston har-
Dor today. All on board the Kiowa, num-
bering 80 persons. were rescued by the
tug Cormorant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
DREDGE Sinks;
THREE DROWNED.
Sad Fatality i'm Boston HarbOr During To-
days Heavy SnOwstOrm-LOst Had No
Chance to Escape.

&c sNoWsToRM TODAY THE
THE BRENNAN BROS DREDGING
WILCOX, sPRANo LEAK
DROWNED
w. INSPECTOR COMPANY
L,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26

New York. Dec. S.--whiie lowering a
stone caisson into a subway which II
being constructed i'm South Brooklyn,
today. the stone crImbied. killing one
man outright and injuring three others.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
ALLOWANCE AND COUNSEL FEES.

Lewis r. Gay was by n decree entered
In Judge Dubois court today directed to
pay his wife. Mary Il. Gay, who Is seek
Ing divorce the sum OF SIS for counsel
fees and 81 week for her support.
Franklin r. owen Is counsel for Mrs.
Gay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR ARRIVES.

Rome, Dec. 26--Prince Ouroussoff the
new Russian ambassador, OF Italy has ar
rived here. The press welcomes him TO
Rome and expresses the hope that he will
succeed in re-estsblishing the intimate re-
lations between Russia end Italy which
were disturbed by the abandonment OF
the proposed visit OF the Czar 10 Rome.
through the advice OF the former ambas-
sador OF Russia, M. Nelidoff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
FIVE men INJURED.

clifton. Va. Dec. GA passenger train
from Harrisburg, Va. 10 Washington.
ran into the rear end OF an extra freight
train near Clifton last night. Five mem.
bers OF the crew were injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
ScrO1uIa

Makes its presence known
by many signs,-8landular
tumors, punches in the neck,
cutaneous eruptions, in
famed eyelids, sore ears,
,atarrh and wasting diseases.
Hood'sSarsaparina
Effects permanent cures.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II Il fails
to cure Il. w. Groves signature is on
each box Csc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26
HEADACHES FROM COLDS.

Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the
cause. To get the genuine, call for the
full name. csc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26

wANTED-A CAPABLE. MAN OR
woman TO introduce high grade speciality
among office and business men. Liberal
commission Something entirely new. J.
r. Motan. ict5 spitzer. Toledo. Ohio
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-26

wANTED-AN PERSON TO Dis
tribute. our samples. $3.50 daily. steady.
Mgr. "'Bmpire" sS2s Grand Boul.. Chi
oago, Ill ~. tal-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-12

Manu. Dec. 1.-THE sad news of the
death of Franklin Levi Farnsworth OF
johnson, Kane county, Utah oldest son
of Moses r. FaTnsWOrth OF this city
reached the bereaved father Wednesday
Of this week by wire Only very few
days before this a letter was received from
deceased that he was hale and hearty and
getting along splendid. and then to think
the next word received from him TO be
news Of his death was sad indeed, and
wearing TO a considerable extent upon
the father and family Of this city.
The mother of deceased was Eliza beth
Jane Stewart and he was born Dec O.
1881. I'm Salt Lake City. On the 18th day
of February, 1915. he married Lavina John
SON daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Nephi
Johnson. of Kanab. Utah. Ten children
have been brought into the world. seven
of whom are now living, the oldest being
20 years of age. He also has three grand
children. Deceased died very suddenly
at his home i'm Johnson. Tuesday. Dec.Sth.
being sick only few hours. No
word about the sudden taking away re-
lauug to the nature of the cause of death
has so far been learned by the many
relatives i'm this city.
Deceased was for a number Of years in
the government Typographical expedition
undo. direction of Major Powell and Prof.
A III. Thompson of the department. of
Colorado. Utah Arizona and New Mex
leo In the year 1870.
Deceased was man Of sterling integrity
and a member of the Church Of Jesus
Christ Of Latter-day Saints Funeral ser
vices were held at kanab Dec. 10, where
the burial viii take place
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-12
PROVO NEWs NoTEs.

Provo. Dec. u.-Peter Benson has sworn
out a complaint in Justice Moons court
against Nephi Ross, charging him with
disturbing the peace. 1t is claimed the
trouble was caused by Ross ordering Ben
son and some companions. who We're com
ing home from a hunting trip, off has
land, and that he swore at the trespassers
and started after them with piUchfOrk.
The hearing has been set for Saturday
and IT is said that Ross intends to retail
late by swearing out a complaint against
Benson and his companions.
o. w. Hyde is in Salt Lake on a busl-
ness visit.
A fine trout. weighing eight and three
quarter pounds dressed is on exhibition
at Howe's grocery store. The trout was
caught I'm Provo river by JOshu9 V Jones.
Postmaster Glove informs The Herald
representative that about $1,000 worth
Of new fixtures and furniture has
arrived for the post0ffice and will be put
in place Mt once
Mrs EleCta Bullock is suffering from q
fractured wrist sustained by falling over
q hoop while walking I'm the yard yestcr-
day.
A transient by the name of Hammond
has been brought from Lehi to be treated
al the infirmary for a broken knee cap.
The following orders have been made in
the Fourth district court
Susan +. Stone and Walter Stone have
petitiOned for the appointment of Susan
stone as guardian Of their minor children,
Katherine r. Stone and Walters. Stone,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-12
HOPE FOR CREDITORS
Grant Gillette Says He Will Be
Able to Pay Up in Due
Time.

Kansas City. Dec. lin signed
statement. addressed to the Kansas
City Star. Grant G.. Gillette writes that
paper today from Fostoria o.. regard
Eng his Indebtedness to catuemen, es-
tmated at SL50O000, as follows:
ut is my intention to live here in
Che States. ! have written my Kan
hds city representative, who is one Of
my largest creditors, and ne has in
vestigated my affairs. 1 have offered
Elm security which ne, or a commit
tee of my creditors, is to hold until
my affairs are entirely settled up. ]
am using my best efforts to make this
az an early date. ] am using my en-
tire time to this end and viii con-
tinue 20 do so until il is settled. All
my affairs are i'm the hands of my
Kansas City representative, it being
impossible for me 20 settle with any
one directly on account Of an agree
Ment that 7 have with that represen-
tative, who has the sole charge of all
my affairs and securities. and who
viii see that every one is treated fair
y and justly and I'm propoytiOnate
amounts TO the Indebtedness that they
way have against me. I wish TO make
the statement that if I am I'M no way
nolested or harassed. my creditors VIII
receive what is due them at "A very
much earlier date than otherwise. 7
have worked 20 this end for the past
i've years"
MIR. Gilette's creditors, who arc num-
hcred by the score. are scattered over
the country from coast to coast.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-12
IDAHO FOREST RESERVE.
Representative French Makes a Wig
orous Protest.


Washington. Dec. u.-Senator War
rem was before the war department
today in a further effort to have va
Tious improvements made at Wyoming
military posts. One Of the most inn
p0rt3nt propositions is to put in an
independent water system at Fort
Mackenzie. The plans for this work
contemplate an expenditure of $82,-
GOO
The matter has been favorabiy passed
upon by the quartermaster general and
IS now before the secretary of war for
action, with good prospects Of adOp-
ton. Senator Warren also urged the
building of crematory at Fort Rus
sen to dispose of garbage. and the eX-
'tension of the sewerage system, both Of
which propositions are being given con-
EideratiOn.
Representative French today entered a
protest I'm the general land office against
the proposition to create the proposed
large forest reserve I'm Fremont county.
idaho. He was assured that the forestry
bureau does not contemplate inclusion IN
the reserve Of but a small portion of the
land originally proposed. and that the
reserve as TO viii eventually be estab-
lshed viii be comparatively small.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-12
M'MlCHAEuS SCALP
WILL NOT BE LIFTED

Washington. Dec. las a result OF
an investigation of alleged violations
suf the civil service law by Postmaster
Clayton McNIichael of Philadelphia, the
civil service commission unanimously
recommended 20 the president his re-
moval from that office. Mr.. McMich-
ael has made an explanation 20 the
president Of his acts which were called
into question which is understood TO
be satisfactory 90 Mr.. Roosevelt and
1Ir. McMicha-l. &c is said, viii not be
removed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-12
TRlLBY AND SVENGkLL
Mckee Rankin's Alleged Power Over
Nance OlNein.

Chicago. Dec. 1.-THE troubles Of Nance
O'Neill. Mckee Rankin and W. S. CleVe-
land, the theatrical manager, who has at
tached an the property Of the two actors,
wer aired i'm a justice court her today.
Mr.. Cleveland en- his testimony declared
that Miss ONeHl was hypnOtized by Ran
kin
'It is the second case Of TriIby and
Svcngah." he said. From the stage OF
my theatre I have seen Mckee Rankin
exert his influence over Miss O'Neill
When ne looked at her she forgot her
lines. and when he snapped his fingers at
her she would act He has an undue in
flucnCe over her and has kept her seq
Iegated from other actors and managers. 70
When Miss ONeiu was put on the stand
she denied the allegation of Mr. ClcvC-
land that Rankin had any hypnotic pow
or over her
The case, which involves the recovery or
advance expenses which Cleveland claims
to have furnished Miss O'Neill and RAM
kin, was continued until Dec. a.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-12
BILL TO PROVIDE FOR
FAWNlNG FAV0RlTES

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE war de-
partment has prepared a bill to be
submitted to congress providing a
method of award for distinguished
services. The measure authorizes ~he
president Cwheu i'm his judgment the
service of any officer should warrant
iD 10 grant such officer a distinguished
service commission not 10 exceed two
grades above that held by him. such
commission to carry with it the pay
OF such grade. and the officer to be
entitled to wear upon the collar Of
the coat the designation of grade so
a orfer~cd, said distinguished service
commission not to supcTsede or affect
fhe regular commission held by the Of
1iCar so far as the privileges OF rank
and command are concerned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-12
PLAN OF RETALIATION.
What Chamberlain Doubtless Has in
Mind.

Toronto, ont, Dec. lin a speech TO
the Young Liberal club. Sir Richard Cart
wright, minister of trade and commerce
in the Dominion government, said:
81 think Chamberlain means more than
his critics give him Creo1J for. lie sees
the extraordinary power the selfish polio,
Of the United States has placed in Great
Britain's hands. Three courses are open
90 Great Britain. They can use their
power to force reciprocity on the states,
they can use il TO stimulate emigration
and food production i'm countries other
than the states. or they might use fl 30
pave the way for trade alliance between
the English speaking people. Such an a.
lance would mean worldwide dominion
of the English-speaHng peoples. We may
live 10 see two great world empires. the
Russian and English-speaking / would
guard against the United States. They
have good qualities. although they have
sometimes descended TO sharp practice.
Long and often ] have advocated "A
friendly alliance between Great Britain.
Canada and the United states, and that
Is why / advocate reciprocity with the
United States and ] desire the British
zollverein as a step i'm that direction
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-12
KILLED A STRIKER.
Lang and Hurt Out on Writ Of Ha-
beas Corpus.

Charleston, W. Va. Dec. 11-United
States Judge Jackson today decided the
habeas corpus case OF John Laiug and
Stewart Hurt. holding that they were
federal officers acting under process of
the United States court when they killed
John Hairless. and therefore justified and
not amcDable 30 state courts Laing is
an operator and Hurt s. IN HIS employ
They accompanied Deputy Marshal cum
bingham last winter 10 arrest John Har-
less leader among the striking coal
miners. for whom Cunningham had had
a rule in contempt for violating United
States Judge keilar's blanket iniunc-
ton Hairless fled when Cunningham
and others approached his house. AS
ne went by Laing and Hurt. who had
been told to look out for him. fired and
killed him, claiming self-defense. as iiar-
less, with revolver In hand, was defying
arrest Laing and Hurt were held in
Raleigh county jail and denicl bail After
their indictment a writ of habeas corpus
was sued out Of the United states court
AZ first Judge Sanders Of the state court
refused 90 obey the writ. but afterwards
allowed the marshal TO take the men
from the county jail. Judge Jackson
heard the case last June. reserving de-
cision until today. when he recited the
facts about Hairless repeatedly resisting
marshals. An order was issued for their
discharge. The union viii appeal the
case.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-12
NEBRASKA SCANDAL.
Warrants to Be Issued For the In
dicted Persons.

Omaha. Dec. u.-Elhott Lowe. who was
yesterday indicted on a charge of bribery
On connection with the appointment of a
postmaster at Alma Neb.. presented
himself at the federal building today
but was not arraigned He viii probably
bc arraigned and his bond fixed by the
court tomorrow.
Not one of the other persons indicted
yesterday appeared and warrants will
probably bc issued for them and given
- deputy United States marshal for
Service.
General Leonard W. Colby. former ad-
jutaut general of Nebraska. whose Of
ficial actions while serving i'm that ca
pacity are said TO be under investigation
10y the federal grand jury. arrived i'm the
city today General Colby said he knew
nothing Of the charges preferred against
him except what he had read i'm The pa
pcrs. and that me had come to- Omaha to
consult with the district attorney.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-12
HIRED A CRACKSMAN.
Kansas Robber Went at His Work in
Correct Manner.

St Francis. Kan. Dec. i'm. &. Wilson
les ON trial here charged with rObbiug the
county treasury of Rawlins county. "a
year ago. n. b. Foster and Mrs New
some, alleged helpers Of Wilson, turned
states evidence today. Foster testified
that at Wilson's request he went 10 Chi
cago and engaged the services Of ed
Kelly. an alleged professional craftsman
Kelly. be said. came to Kansas. his eN-
penscs being paid by Wilson. and made
the robbery a success. For this he re-
ceived a share OF the plumber Mrs. New
some said Wilson had told her of the plan
to rob the treasury.
Kelly was arrested iu Chicago "A few
days ago by Sheriff Lucas. of Shawnee
county, and Is now I'm the county jail at
Atwood, awaiting trial.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-12
SIZES TO RFCoVER

New York, Dec. 11.-Suit was insti-
tuted today by Gardner Hall, jr., a
well known Connecticut manufacturer.
against the North American Trust
company for the recovery of $225000
subscribed and paid by him as a mem
Der Of the underwriting syndicate of
the White Mountain Paper company.
which was organized to buy up 400, 900
acres of timber land in New Hamp-
shire and Maine. Mr.. Hail says his
stock and bonds, he believes, are of no
substantial value.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-12
OLD GLORY HoiSTED.
United States Takes Formal Posses
sion of Guatemala.

Guantanamo, Cuba, Dec. 1.-THE Unit
ed States battleshlps kearsarSe, Illinois
and Indiana are TO sail today for Porto
Rico and for Culebra. The auxiliary
cruiser Prairie VIII sail for Colon Mon
day The Vixen and Scorpion viii re-
main at this station.
Only a few Cubans were present when
the American flag was hOisted ashore
and those were at some distance from the
point where the United States naval
forces landed.
II rs currently reported that the local
CUbans were not inclined to sanction by
their presence an act which they choose
to consider was unjustly imposed on them
by q stronger power.
Senior PortuondO. chief engineer at San.
uago. who represented the government
Of Cuba at the formal transfer of Guam
tanamO yesterday. and Cuban heuten-
ant accompanying him, were cordially re-
ceived by Rear Admiral Barker on boaru
the flagship Kearsarge.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-12
WORK NEATLY DONE BY
OFFICIAL HANGMAN

Vancouver. r.. g.. Dee. 11.-Maida. "a
Ianaucsc. was hanged this morning at
Nauaimo by Radcliffe. the official hang
man for tho whole Dominion of Canada.
1fatda's crime was che murder Of two
other japanese whom he killed with "a
INC cabin where he also lived. His muir
.uer of them was intended tu Doe only pre-
1imiuarv 90 she killing ~ a japanese and
his wife. who slept I'm the adjoining
roln Mazda having been in love with the
woman and having beer rcpulsed by