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Arizona republican., 1903-11-15
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.
Philadelnhia Record

Philadelphia Record.
 Turkeys gre looking forward to Thanksgiving.
 The microbe. of love generally sue cumbs to the germ of suspicion.
 An uptown undertaken displays this sign: Try our cofins. Step in"
 An egg has the advantage over a man in that it is never too fresh.
 When man has no enemies you can generally put him down as q dead one.
 Some men have so much self esteem that it makes them stoop-shouldered to carry it.
 The burglar may be as honest as the day is long for he transacts all his business at night.
 The kindergarten teacher was ex- plaining the qualities of yeast. and asked each pupil to write a little com position on the subject Here is what one boy wrcte: The sun rises in the yeast"
 Some people divide their time be- tween batting themselves on the back and kicking themselves.
 MT. Buggins- Remember my dear. that, consistency is a jewel" Mrs. Buggins--'Y but jewellery is so vuI- gar"
 Blobbs-I won a hat on the last cleo tion." SlObbs-"Yes. and I remember that the next morning your head was too bis 10 wear it."
 A coach and four he promised her:
 That was before they wed, tis true, Now twins have come. and we. infer She has at least a coach or two.
Arizona republican., 1903-11-15

Ome years ago I was almost a help less victim of that dread disease con- sumption " writes Mir Chas. Fross,
 ?. NJ. of Sitka.
 White Co. Ind rI
Arizona republican., 1903-11-15

advantage of to the limit of stage craft by Mir. Brady and MT. Jos. +. Grismer who staged the play. The owstorm is probably the most realis- lie of its kind ever seen on the stage. The various other scenes are as true to nature as scenic art can make them. Reserved seats on sale at Goodmans tomorrow at 10 a. m. Prices: $l50. $1- F.. 5O p.
Arizona republican., 1903-11-15

Oil and water won't mix, unless Tn the form of stock.-Philadelphia Rec ord.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
MURDER
VICTIM IS
IDEN NTIFIED
New York Police Satisfied Re-.
mains Found In Barral Were
Those Of BaDdGttO.

Taftyllle. Conn. April 2o.-Mrs. George
Morrissette, whose husband. formerly a
non-union motorman In waterbury, is
now thought to have been the victim of
the barrel murder IN New YORK, lett
her home here this morning 10 80 To
New York. where she VIII view the body.
Morissette has been missing from home
since March "A. From pictures ana de-
scriptOns OF the murdered victim. Mrs.
MOrrisette thinks Il was her husband
though there are some points OF the de-
scriptIon which do not agree exactly with
that OF Morrisette Mrs. Morrisette was
accompanied TO New York 10y her brother,
Charles I.angevin.
New York. April 20-Poiice Inspector
George McClusky announced TO-DAY tnas ma !
the Identification OF the body that was
found in a barrel last Tuesday would De
positively made within few hours anu
that The Identification would come from
~ wish to say" said the Inspector.
that all these stories stating that the
murdered man was mixed up In the va
terbury, Conn, strike Is absurd There
Is no foundation Tor them whatsoever.
The solution OF the mystery attached TO
the murder will come from Buffalo.
Later the inspector said he was con-
vinced that the murdered man was Ma
duena Benedetto. 90 years old, OF AZ Tren-
ton avenue. Buffalo, n. Y: a picture OF
The murdered man had oesn pos,Mtlnely M
De Prlma. a brother-in-law OF Benedetto,
who is now serving n term in Sing sing
prison.
Detective Petrosino. the inspector said
went to Sing Sng and showed DePrima
a picture Of the murdered man. De Pri-
ma tainted when told the photograph
was OF a man who had been murdered.
When ne recovered he told the detect
ives that the picture was that OF his
brother-in-law Maudeuna Bendetto. Ben
detto he said had been in this country
only two years and had visited him In
prison on April II. The convict accu-
rately described the clothing found on
the body In the barrel and also gave
other information that made the Identity
ostive in the mind OF Petrosino.
Buffalo, April 20.-The police of this city
have been requested to assist the New
York police in the Identification of the
victim OF the New York barrel murder.
Maduena Benedetto lived at AZ Trenton
avenue this city and inquiry there shows
he has been missing four weeks. From
pictures found at the house and compared
with full description OF the murdered
man the identification appears to be COM
pletS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
F. A. SAYLES SUED.
Made Defendant In Suit for $500 Damages
Brought by Peter Dennis.

Peter Dennis OF Central Falls has
brought suit of 5000 damages against
Frank A. Sayles OF Pawtucket In the
common pleas division OF the supreme
court The plaintiff claims he was en-
ployed by the defendant to load goods on
movable platform In continuous opera :
ton and stand on the platform until IT
reached the upper end, where IL was his
duty To remove the goods. IL was made
necessary 10 step from the platform and
the plaintIrf claims that II became the
duty OF the defendant TO provide a safe
place to get of.
The place TO step of provided was on a
smooth, slippery iron plate and on oct.
10. he being unaware OF the slippery ma
ture OF the plate fell and had his right
foot caught between the platform and the
edge of the plate and badly crushed
lie was Obliged to remain for treatment
67 DAYS at the Rhode Island hospital ana
sues TO recover damages.
His attorney Is James l.. jerks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
Wife AND SON HURT.
Frances C. Meegan Suing the Rhode Island
Company for Damages.

The case OF Francis c. Meegan against
the Rhode Island company was on trial
today In the common pleas division of
the supreme court before Judge Dubois
and a jury.
The action is one OF negligence. the
plaintiff suing IN behalf OF his wife and
son. who were thrown out OF "A buggy
which was run into by a car OF the de-
fendant company on Pawtucket avenue
August -. 1902
The car was coming at n very high
and dangerous rate OF speed. according
TO the testimony OF the witnesses for the
plantff, and no bell was rung on the car.
The buggy was smashed by the force
OF the blow and Mrs. Meegan was
thrown TO the ground
The jury took a view OF tho scene OF
| the accident soon after the plaintiff
opened and the case r. still pending
! Charles T., German IS the plaintiffs at
/ torney and David 8. Baker has returned
| TO take UP the reins again for the Rhode
\ Island company, his appearance I'm this
case being tho first active appearance he
| has made IN n case for over a month.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
TO HEAD OFF STRIKES.
Unsuccessful Attempt Made by COnseVa-
Tive Labor Leaders.

Chicago, April 2o-An attempt was made
las; night by the conservative labor lead
crs OF this city al meeting 10 head
on the epidemic OF strikes that Is threat
ou.ug Chicago, The proposition wis that
the Federation OF Labor should refuse
strike aid to ali unions less than n year
old
The proposal was advocated by practi-
cally every experienced leader who at
tended the meeting and they fought val
iantly for its adoption. Against them
was an array OF men representing the so
called mushroom" organizations. who
Kissed and jcercd and finally defeated
the measure.
Had tho resolution been adopted 70
would have prevented more than dozen
strikes that are now IN contemplation
and would have placed control OF the ait
uatlon On the hands OF the old and tried
unous. The far reaching effect OF the
resolution was recognized by all and its
defeat was hailed with cries or exuber-
ance hy members OF the new unions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
MAROONEY ACCUSES finn.
Says He Saw Him Strike a Girl and Carry
Her Body Toward the Lake.

Chicago, April 2o.-Two men charged
with completely in the murder OF Jennie
Hickey In Douglas Monument park, a
crime that has baffied the police depart
ment Of Chicago for nearly FIVE years
have been arrested. One Is Richard B.
Finn, a well-to-do plumber. The other
is Martin L. Marooney, "a clerk for a
big commercial house. Both men are
held without ball.
Finn denies all knowledge of the crime.
Marooney has stated that he was sitting
at the entrance to the park-swhen the
murder occurred; that he saw Finn strike
the girl and afterwards carry her un-
conscious form toward the lake. and that
in the course of half an hour he saw
Finn return alone.
Marooney offers no explanation OF his
long silence and has made many con-
Trajectory statements since being ar
rested.
The Hickey girl was only IA years old.
Her body was found in Lake Michigan
at 35th street, in September, 1898.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
BLOOD POISONING
Caused The Death Of Willis C. Scrlhner,
Well Known kes;dealer.

Willis 8. Ccribner. well known Plain
street newsdealor. died yesterday at his
home. G5 Wood street from blood poison
ing Mr.. Scrbner was a son of the late
Rev. NJ. Il. Scribner. Funeral services
will be held at hos late residence, Tues
day afternoon.
Mr. Scribner died OF blood poison
witch originated from highly colored
greasy inks used on illustrated supple
ments OF New York Sunday papers
He was I'm the habit Of ripping open
bundle with his index finger whenever
his knife was not handy
one day I'm doing this he rubbed some
OF the ink into a break in the skin OF the
finger.
The member became sore and considera- i
BILE pus was discharged.
A week ago last night n large red spot
appeared on the forearm, near the elbow
and from that moment he was doomed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street, April 20 II O. m--Prfoes
nuctuated In a confused manner. A jump
OF 2la In Manhattan To liiia had some lit
tie sustaining tfrect on the market. Other
stocks In which the demand was ample
enough To induce good gains consisted
mainly OF minor stocks and included Fort
Worth and Denver City Stamped which
advanced points, General Electric 2h.
Evansville and Terre Haute 3l., Colorado
Fuel lTs and Metropolitan Street railway.
Wabash preferred. ST. Louis Southwest
ern preferred and Texas and Pacific =
point. Metropolitan securities subscrip-
tions declined a point. The Gould group
displayed relatively more stability than
other stocks but were only moderately
active. The market yielded a fraction al
around before II o'clock.
Small offerings forced the market frac-
tionally lower and ST. Paul, Union Pacific.
Amalgamated and Smelling fell a point
under Saturdays close. The heaviness OF
the leading stocks had depressing enect
on Long operations. Northern Securities
dropped 10 95is ON apprehension over the
decision on the application for stay OF
the judgment against the company.
The inability 60 move prices far In eth
er direction discouraged the traders and
the market became dull Reading was un-
der pressure and lost over a point. the
.Cond preferred lls. Baltimore and Ohio
| and Kanawaha and Michigan 4. Wabash
preferred. Southern Pacific. Amalgamated
Metropolitan Street Railway. Colorado
Fuel, Evansville and Terre Haute and
ST. Paul reacted | a Tx. Gen. Electric ex-
tended It's gain To IA. Westinghouse Elec-
trio So and American Car Pressed Steel
car preferred and Consolidated Gas a 70
Bonds were steady
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
new RAILWAY SCHEME.
Project 10 HulId Third Rail System From
Boston TO Albany and New York,

White Plains. n. Y. April @.-Althougf
much mystery surrounds the secret sur
vey which engineers and surveyors have
been making in the northern part OF
Westchester. Putnam and Dutchess coun-
ties and In Hudson. Chatham. Albany ana
other cities. IL rs reported there is plan
on foot TO build third rail electric rail-
road between Boston, Albany and New
York.
The engineers will not reveal the ma
ture of the scheme, but IL is said the new
company will be known as the New YORK,
Boston and Albany Railroad company
and that the main headquarters OF the
corporation will be in Brewster, Putnam
county.
The new road. II Is asserted. will be
built principally on private property, and
will connect with the proposed four track
electric system. which is TO be built be-
tween Port Chester and New York and
the underground system.
The surveyors will not tell who are the
hackers of the company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
aALF RATES TO FLORIDA.
For Settlers and Homeseekers Via Sea-
board Air Line Railway.

Every Tuesday in March and April,
tickets will be sold TO settlers and home
soekers for oue-half the regular fare plus
20 90 by the Seaboard Air Line Railway,
40 Fllenton. Manatee and Braidentown
an Manatee county, Florida.
Nanatee county is on the west coast OF
.outhern Florida. well below the frost
line and is the most fertile region In the
rate. There are thousands OF acres OF
,ich land unoccupied and capable OF pro-
sucIng from $500 TO $1,000 an acre In early
.eretanles the first year they are cul-
t,yated. These lands sell for s45 to $50
an acre Land not so good. but still very
,.roductice, sells as low as SIS an acre.
ton year old orange grove OF fve or
Ten acres hi this country is fortune.
The climate IL delightful and the region
wonderfully healthy. There are several
progressive towns in the county.
TARPON FISHING of this coast Is
the finest IN the world. IL is the true
home OF the Tarpon.
For Information apply TO Charles l.
y,ongsdorf. New Eng. Pass'r Agt.. 800
Washington Street Boston: j. l. Adams
Gen. East'n Agt.. 1888 Broadway. New
York. or Charles B. Ryan. General Pas.
senger Agent. Portmsouth. Va
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
KILLED BY JAILER.
United States Deputy Marshal Asher Shot
Dead by IS0n at WhltsShurg.

Mayking, KY, April 2O.--As n result OF
a series OF encounters in Letcher county,
the first being a fight between revenue
officers and moonshinersh one man was
killed and two men were wounded one OF
whom will probably die
The dead man is United States Deputy
Marshal James c. Archer, who was XII. /,
ed by Jailor Ison, while resisting arrest
on a peace warrant for pointing n pistol
at man on the streets OF Whitesburg.
The wounded men are James Moore
and william Moore, brothersh and al
legged moonshinerv, who were shot during
fight with revenue officers on Elkhorr
Creek, Asher being one OF the deputies
engaged In the battle. Asher subse-
quently went to Whitesburg with some
prisoners and was killed by Jailer Ison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
COAL SENT BACK.
Continued on page One.

Lawrence A. Grace, general organizer.
In speaking OF the statement to the public
published by the dealers Saturday said
that the signatures OF the joint COMMITTEES
should have been secured to make the
statement formidable.
He emphatically stated that the COM
mittee had verbal agreement that the
old men should have their positions back
The teamsters' held a roll call meeting
at 3 O'Clock this afternoon.
The striking teamsters met at o'clock
today and received their second payment
of the strike fund allotted TO them
1t is reported that the Outlet company
has notified the Eastern company that no
more coal can be received from them TIL
the present difficulty is settled.
Sppt. Steiner Of the Outlet Company
said that coal was received from the
company this morning because II was
needed Immediately as the plant would
have to shut down. During the strike the
Outlet company hauled it's own coal at an
extra expense rather than receive coal
hauled by non-union men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
Economy in Travel

A double berth in a tourist
sleeper, Chicago to San Francisco
costs only So. The service via the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
and Union Pacific line is comfor-
table and Satisfactory.
S3s for a ticket, Chicago to Cal
ifornia, every day till June IS,
1908.
Thro' tourist sleeper to San
Francisco leaves Chicago at 1925
p. m. daily. Folder on request.
w. w. HALL,
N. e. Freight and Pass'r Agent,
500 Washington Street, Boston
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
LOCKOUT AT SHENANDOAH.

Shenandoah. Pa. April 20-The Phlla-
delphia and Reading Coal and Iron COM
pany froced lockout at all OF It's coll
lierles In this dictrict today. The men
were notified on Saturday that II they
did not work the full nlne-hour day they
could consider themselves discharged.
When they reported for work today they
were told that there was no work for
them.
The idle collieries In this vicinity are
Maple Hill, Kohinoor. Elangowan. Knic-
kerbocker. Indian Ridge. Shenandoah
City, West Shenandoah Suffolk. Turkey
Run and Plank Ridge OF the Philadelphia
and Reading Coal and Iron company,
and the Cambridge, owned by an inde-
pendent operator.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
WARSHIPS WILL Be WELCOMED.

Kbel. Prussia. April 30.--The warships
OF the United States European squadron
will be welcomed here during the yacht
ing week and the members OF the execu-
tive committee OF the Imperial Yacht
club have already discussed Informally
how to entertain the American visitors.
The crew will be asked to take part In
the boat races. to which one OF the days
will be given up. The German men-of-
wars boats are modelled exactly after
the American specifications, supplied by
the navy department at Washington TO
Germany several years ago. Therefore
the contests between the German and
American sailors will be on equal terms.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
WlSHER'S TRIAL.

New York. April 20.--John NJ. wislxer.
who was the engineer OF the White Plains
local that ran into another passenger
train In the tunnel Of the New York
Central on Jan. 2S OF lass year, was placed
on trial today before Justice Scott AS a
result OF the collision IL persons lost
their lives, number were found injured
and after n long judicial examination by
the coroner the district attorney and the
grand jury Wisker was indicted for man
slaughter I'm the second degree Since
Wisker's last public appearance he has
improved both mentally nd physlcally.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
NEW PROVIDENCE ARM0RY
Contracts for the Erection OF the Building
Awarded Today.

The Providence Armory commission
met this afternoon In the Butler Ex-
change and awarded the contract for the
erection OF the new armory building.
Former Governor u. Russell Brown,
chairman of the commission, presided.
The bids were opened and the contracts
were awarded as follows: NJ. T. Houli-
han. Boston Bridge Works, Allen K Reed
and the American Plumbing company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
WILL ACCEPT
President Of EIsVstsd Emplos's Confident
They VIII Mol Strike.

New York. April 2o.-Emjloyes OF the
Manhattan elevated railway VIII decide AT
meetings today and tonight whether to
accent The concessions of the company
of an advance I'm wages without reduc-
lion In the number OF working hours
At previous meetings the men voted 10
strike unless the 9-hour working day was
granted. The company instead offered
an Increase aggre eating $25O.OoO In wages
annually.
President Pepper OF the employees union
says he Is confident that the onef o'
the company will be accepted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
MOLDERS MASS NEE TING.
Liberty Hall Crowded Last Night and Some
StOrmY Speeches Made

The Moulders union held a meeting
Yesterday In Liberty hall. North Main
street, and IL proved 10 be the largest
meeting ever held by the organization.
1t was a mass meeting and the big crowd
present listened enthusiastically TO the
speeches delivered by Messrs. James
O Neil. Daniel White, Herbert Il. Boyant
and Patrick ALahon.
w. A. Clarke. first vice president OF
the local Retail Clerks union, visited
Boston yesterday as the guest OF Max
Morris International secretary of the Re
tail Clerks union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
EooIMAA MADE ELSE ENTRY.

London, April H.--wllllam Brown. a
footman, was remanded today at Ports
mouth on the charge OF making a false
entry at the registry office there IN the
MIDDLE OF December last when under the
name Of prince Stuart DE Modena" he
married Countess Russell, who obtained
a divorce from her husband, Earl Rus
sell. on the ground Of the Eari's bigamy
tn marrying Mrs. somsrville in the United
States
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20

Antonio Nebillo, OF POI Atwell's avenue
was walking on that street. with his wife
last night. they passed four young fell
lows who made insulting remarks which
were resented by Nebillo. One OF the
toughs struck Nebillo upon his head ". TN
a bottle, making cut over his left ear.
DR. w " McCready of 372 Atwelrs ave-
rue took eight stitches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
TOURIST CARS

Via y. a NV. S.--Niokel Plate roads
are famous for their completeness and
luxurious comfort, are positively unex-
celled. having same bedding linen and
toilet supplies es standard Pullmans. also
colored porter. and personally conducted
by special agent Second class tickets
available. See local agents or write T..
+. Burgess. N. T.. p. A., 25s Washington
street, Boston, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
REAuTlEuL HOMES.

The Nickel Plate Road is Offering home
seekers special low round-trip rates on
the first and third Tuesdays OF each
month to points all through the west
with good limits returning, also selling
daily special one-day colonists' tickets at
exceeding low rates TO Pacific coast and
intermediate points Finest train service
including tourist sleeping cars, person
ally conducted. See local agent, or write
l.. p. Burgess. n f. =. A. 253 washing
ton street, Boston, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
PARADE OF STRIKI 6 CARPENTERS.

bers of the Brotherhood OF Carpenters
New York. April 2o-Nearly 10000 MEM
and Joinerv OF America, who are on
strike in protest against the employment
Of the members OF the Amalgamated AS
sociation Of Carpenters paraded up Firth
avenue today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20

pockets and rushed toward Brown and
his companions. Gallagher. McFalls and
Risley fed from the hut and when they
returned, found 1t I'm flames and nearly
consumed.
When the ruins had cooled off "A little
the men discovered the body OF Brown
and coming TO this village notified the
authorities.
The Italians have disappeared and
search Is being made for them. Ii Is
believed they went toward Hartford.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20

Brown was teamster 80 years old
from VIM. Gallagher. John Metals and
Erauk Ris y. who played cards with
Brown In his hut last evening the au-
thorities have learned that three Italian
laborers employed by a local contractor
went TO the hut about 10 O'Clock to buy
cider.
While they were there an argument
arose which grew so heated that two OF
the Italians drew knives from their
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
VERY FASCINATING

Is trip 10 New Orleans, Ia. The Nickel
Plate Road VIII sell special excursion
tickets at one fare for round trip from
Buffalo. Uncxcelled train service includ-
ing tourist cars. See local agents. OF
write /. r. Burgess, n. h. Il. n, 25S
Washington street. Boston, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
A HISTORIC EVENT.

Dedication OF St Louis Worlds Fair.
April 80 to May 2. The Nickel Plate Road
will sell special excursion tickets from
Buffalo at one fare for round trip. See
local agents. or write l.. p. Burgess, 25S
Washington street Boston, Mass,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
MURDER AND ARSON
IS NOW SUSPECTED
Charred Remains of Brown, a Ne
gro, Found In Ruins Of Ills Hut.
Italians Thought TO Have
Killed Him.

APRIL 2oTHE cHARREo REMAINS OF REUBEN
BRO TODAY IN THE RUINS OF HUT
vtrse -s LIVED m The ROAD
rL4Ec
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo- -ouinine Tables
An druggists refund the money " u falls
TO cure Il. w. Groves signature b on
each box 2bc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-20
The Cotton Market

Reported for The News by DAVIS e
DEXTER. Banigan Building.