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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
LITTLE
HOPE FOR
MR.. METCALF

Henry b Metcalf, one OF Pawtucket's $
staunchest citizens and a man widely
known and highly esteemed. lies stricken
with mortal illness at his home, li5
Broadway, Pawtucket
Mr.. Metcalf, who is the candidate for
the governorshlp on the Prohibition
ticket, sustained severe paralytic stroke
at an early hour yesterday morning. He
steadily weakened during the day, and
when evening came the attending physi-
clan dared not hope for recovery, and
death was expected hourly.
Through the long night Mr.. Metcalfs
condition remained unchanged. This
morning he rallied slightly, but for the
last FEW hours he has failed slowly and
the announcement comes from his bed
side that the end Is near at hand.
The news OF the sudden shack came as
a sad surprise 10 the people of Paw
tucket and OF the state. Mr.. Metcalf
had ever enjoyed vigorous and robust
health and up TO the time OF his present
affliction had been considered unusually
well.
Thursday afternoon Mr.. Metcalf was In
full possession of all his powers and at
tended TO his various duties with his
customary vigor. In the evening he was
present at a supper and entertainment at
the High Street Universalist church, and
entered into the spirit OF the occasion
with his usual zest and heartiness
He retired at II. having no premoni-
tions OF imminent illness. lie awoke AT
o'clock yesterday morning, and COM
planned OF a chill OF congestive nature.
Or James l.. Wheaton, Jr., as sum
moned al once and was with Mr. Metcalf
throughout the day.
The true nature OF the illness was not
realized until some hours had passed.
Everything known to medical science was
done 10 ease the suffering OF Mr.. Met
calf. but In spite OF all relief ne slowly
sank.
Mr.. Metcalf has been an active and
highly influential citizen OF Pawtucket
for many years, and has been prominent
" identified with public affairs through
out HIS residence there. He has ever been
a potent factor in the industrial and fin
ancial life Of the city.
His widest reputation has been gained
through his long and notable affiliaton
with the Prohibitionists, not only OF the
state but OF the nation. For the past
three years he has headed the ticket OF
his party in Rhode Island, and in all Its
counsels has been a dominant spirit
In 1900 Mr. Metcalf was slated Tor the
national vice presidency on the Prohibi-
ton ticket He has ever been treless'
faithful and consistent advocate OF tenn
perance and as both speaker and worker
has done splendid service in that cause.
A lifelong Universalist, Mr.. Metcalf mas
served a notable career as Sunday school
superintendent. having labored In that
capacity for As years. A noble, large
hearted and upright man, a man much
loved nv all who know him and highly
regarded by those who know him only
through his public service, the sympathy
OF the entire state is his In this present
hour OF sickness and an earnest nope
for his recovery is common TO all.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
D0WNEY
ALLEGES
MALICE

The suit TO recover $4,000 for malicious
prosecution brought by Michael II. Dow
ney against Mary J. Fuller. who insti-
tuted suit against him 10 recover $4,000
for alleged breach OF promise OF marriage
was fled in the office OF the clerk Of the
common pleas division OF the supreme
court today.
When the writ was issued in the case
charging malicious prosecution OF Mr..
Downey some details were given OF the
affair but It seems few were reserved
for the declaration.
Mrs. Fuller had Mr.. Downey arrested
in the breach Of promise suit and he
gave bail and went with his bride 20
Europe His bail was discharged. the
court holding that a person cannot be ar
rested where debt is alleged, the real
cause OF suit being n breach Of promise
OF marriage. Juse after this decision on
August 18th the writ In the malicious
prosecution case was entered.
In his declaration fled today Mr.. Dow
ney declares that he was subject 20 dis
grace among his friends by Mrs Fuller's
action, that she took the course she did
TO damage him in the eyes OF the lady he
was about 10 marry, TO turn his relatives
against him and TO break off the mar
riage.
Mr. Downey further declares that Mrs
Fuller sought 10 ihpoverish him by put
ting him 10 great expense. 20 wit 20 the
expenditure OF $1,000 In securing bail.
Barney & Lee are counsel for Mr..
Downey The breach or promise case is
still In court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
HEATH WINNER OF
AUTOMOBILE RACE.

ported in trouble and IL was thought no
was hopelessly out OF the race.
100 MILES AN HOUR.
Up to this point the leader had main
tanned an average OF about 100 miles an
hour, when the areas OF control are de-
Quoted. This speed has beel maintained
including curves and other dangerous
places where IL was necessary 10 reduce
speed TO a minimum. Figuring these de-
ductions, the leader has at times made %
miles an hour on level and straight
stretches and some experts say he has
passed the grandstand at Westbury at
the phenomenal speed Of loo miles an
hour.
FATAL RESULT.
Metzel, Arents chauffeur. who was in
lured when the machine was overturned
died later In the hospital.
IL was announced at the judges stand
az Westbury that one man had been
killed In the automobile race.
The announcement was supposed 10 re-
Ter to the case OF a spectator said 10
have been run over and killed by Ga
briefs machine at Hyde Park.
HEATH THE WINNER
Heath finally won the face and the
William X. Vanderbilt, Jr., cup by one
minute and 30 seconds. and II is believed
that many records were broken
Heath covered the last round In q rrAl-
utes and seconds.
Albert Clement was second and Lyttle
third
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
The Cotton Market.

The Advertiser has connections in New
York with railroad men and others,
which will be vouched for by New York
Stock Exchange house and people OF
standing, which enable him TO obtain in
formation atedt movements In stocks. he
has successfully managed and is now
managing accounts. which have paid
very handsomely: he is desirous of max
ing the Acquaintance of brokers or those
interested In the stock market who would
appreciate the information, which he can
furnish; his rule Is 10 obtain a percen-
tage OF the profits for managing the ac-
counts. This is not a get rich quick prop
osition, but a legitimate and reliable
business. and the advertiser wishes TO in
terest people In Rhode Island who are
ready TO take advantage of his informa-
ton. B W., Room A. Pine street, N. Y.
city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
TO OPPOSE
TURNING
MOVEMENT

St Petersburg, Oct. s.-The meagre-
ness of the news from the front is in
creasing the uncertainty regarding the
developments. There is good warrant for
the belief that General Kuropatkin is
strengthening his left flank to meet the
Japanese turning movement, his troops
occupying a triangle. from Fushan 10
Mukden and Tie Pass.
over 300 guns have arrived at the front
and the activity OF the Russian skirmish-
ers below the Hun river creates the i'm
preston that Kuropatkin may contem-
plate assuming the offensive. But the
war office gives no encouragement Of
this idea, though naturally o. such
move is contemplated the war office
could be expected TO admit
NO COMPROMISE WITH JAPAN.
Replying to the statement of Count
Okuma. leader of the Japanese progress
siNe party. that the war with Russia
would be long but that Japan would win
In the end. the Novoe Vramya this morn
ing declares that the idea OF possible
compromise with Japan has been aban-
doned and that the war must be prose-
cuted by Russia in such a way that there
can be no possibility OF Japans renew
ing the struggle. Europe for 20 years
was under the menace Of revenge for
Alsace.
IL we conclude peace with japan all
our efforts in the far east will be value
less and we shall have to spend enormous
sums TO keep up our armament there.
The japanese once for all must be driven
out of the Asiatic continent
II Is now accepted here that the re-
ported naval fight off Port Arthur was
purely imaginary. The naval experts ~
The newspapers dwell on the difficulties
which the Port Arthur squadron must
experience in breaking out after the dis
astrous sortie OF Aug. 10.
The general opinion is that the sdua-
dron could not venture out unless some
thing had happened TO the japanese war
ships OF which there Is no knowledge
here. In any case the Russian ships could
not 20 To the neutral port OF Chefoo. but
must hocad for Nladivostok.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
PROSPECTS
FOR VOYAGE
BRIGHTER

The situation OF the insolvent Nautical
Preparatory school is slowly assuming
more favorable and promising aspect
Mr.. George III. Newhall. the receiver ap-
pointed TO settle the affairs OF the
busted corporation and clear up the
hnanclal wreckage. stated this morning
mat the outlook was most encouraging
The New York parties that are involved
IN the Affairs OF the school are making
strenuous efforts 10 weather the gale of
misfortune and guide the enterprise
safely past the shoals OF financial dis
aster.
II is considered expedient by capitalists
concerned In the project that the voyage
Of the Pennsylvania shall be made at
any cost. A single years trial OF the
institution and It's popularity and merit
would carry the Nautical Preparatory,
school high and dry above the dangerous
waters or insolvency and failure.
Although the results OF the efforts 20
retrieve the fallen fortunes OF the school
some days yet. still. Alr. Nowhell said.
Indications at present point TO the satis-
factory adjustment OF The matter and the
naturalization Of the voyage around the
world.
The interest in the case is general
throughout the city and further develop
ments VIII be most eagerly awaited.
IL seems pertinent. however in view,
Of present reports. 20 consider the gread
dihiculty that would arise ~ reasscmbling
crew, instructors and student BODY.
llacucauY an OF the disappointed boys
nave taken their homeward ways and ~
would seem an though most powerful
inducement would be required 10 attract
thein once more 20 this corner OF the
world
The instructors have dispersed and A
- most probable that already the larger
part % them have taken up duties eisc.
where Would N be easy 60 recall then,
lo their positions with the nautical school,
ne same query Is applicable TO the case
OF Officers and crew as we'll
Meanwhile the Pennsylvania lies quietly
az her moorings az LOnsdale wharf ana
each Gay assumes a more complete an
| peaIance or desolation and foriorn
4 single short sentence best expresses tbs
| lrevailing sentiment towards the AFFAIR.
/ IL ie "a ahams
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
MANDAMUS ASKED
AGAINST COURT CLERK

Judge Dubois today heard and held for
advisement the petition OF plaintiff in the
cases Of Adelard Martin We. Horace r..
Follett. clerk OF the Eleventh judicial
district and Joseph r. Dubuque AGAINST
tho same. for writs of mandamus 90 COM
pei Mr. Follett TO issue executions I'm two
oefaulted cases.
Mr. Follett objected 20 the issuing Of
the mandamuses because district courts
have power 90 take OF defaults within
six months.
Messrs. Martin and Dubuque clnimed
through counsel. that plaintiffs were on
titl,d 20 judgment IN certain time after
default and that such time hal long
S,nce expireb
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
TWENTY PEOPLE LICENSED TO
MARRY AT CITY HALL TODAY.

II was a rather good day for marriage
licenses today at city hall, but nine-tenths
OF the applications came between II a. m.
and noon. the other tenth. which was one
license came at about o'clock. There
has been rather an increase In the num-
ber OF marriages during this month and
ia will continue TO be large during Mo-
vember II the present indications count
for anything. for these two months are
considered almost as good as June.
licenses were under % years OF age today
aud n number Of nations were represented
Including the italian, Irish. Scotch, Aus
trian, Russian and American the latter
beina In the minority.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
CHICAGO DAY OBSERVED
At THE WORLDS FAIR.

81. Louis. oct. s-"Chicago' day was
observed at the worlds fair today by
immense throngs OF residents OF that city.
reinforced by thousands Of ~ Louisans.
The first event OF an elaborate program
was the official visit Nof Mayor Harrison
OF Chicago. the Chicago day committee
and the members OF the mayors official
family 90 President Francis and the
Officials of the exposition.
a procession was then formed and the
visiting officials were escorted TO the
Illinois Worlds fair pavilion where the
formal exercises OF Chicago day were held
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
BARR SUES
FOR $4,000
FOR LIBEL

David ]. Barr, who was recently re-
elected chairman Of the Democratic city
committee has sued the Providence Tele-
gram Publishing company to recover
5000 damages for alleged libel. Mr.. Barr
has had n couple OF strenuous fights dur
ing his political existence and though
supposed 10 he very busy over the seec-
ton OF a candidate for mayor and candi-
dates for the assembly during the past
week has had time TO consult I'm eminent
Republican attorney.
Mr.. Barr Is said 20 be especially grieved
and considers himself maliciously injur-
ed by an article In which doubt was ex-
pressed as to whether any Democrat OF
prominence and ability would accept a
nomination for mayor from Mr.. Barr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08

Methods adopted by the Republican
campaign committee show that they are
worried over the situation" said the gov
srnor THE committee has engaged every
hall large enough TO conduct a political
meeting In for every night except Sun
days from now until election. If we hold
IN indoor meeting is must be on Sunday
and We don't like 10 do that. We may
have 10 resort 10 tent meetings entirely.
I believe the action of the Republicans
will react on that party. We have one
congressman now and think we will elect
the other. We are making a fight 10 car
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
MISS ELIZABETH A. C0NGD0k
TO WE'D new YORK BROKER

AZ noon today James NJ steele. Jr. OF
New York. and Miss Elizabeth Arnold
Congdon Of this city secured their mar
riage license at the city hall.
Miss Congdon. who gave her age as %.
is the daughter OF Johns II. Congdon OF
S. Cooke street. and was born In this
city Mr.. Steele Is % and Is I'm the in
surance brokerage business I'm New York.
The wedding ceremony will be per-
formed by Rev. e :. Rousmaniere, rector
OF Grace church. and he will be assisted
by the father OF the young man. Rev.
lanes NJ steele
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
NEGLIGENCE
NOT CAUSE
OF DEATH

death Of Mrs. Betsy Sherman, who died
at Warren on August s, from injuries re-
ceived by the carriage in which she was
riding being struck by an electric car on
the Warren and Swansea branch OF the
Providence and Fall River railroad on
July 81, was announced today.
Coroner w. n. Crawley In his report
gives as his lndlng that the death OF Mrs
Sherman was ioccasioned by the collision
and concurs with Medical Examiner Nell
son ". Hall In that respect. He also finds
10 the effect that death was not caused
by the culpable act or negligence OF any
person or persons.
Mrs. Sherman was 30 years Of age. was
wealthy and a resident OF Fail River,
Mass Her Goth birthday occurred while
she was on her deathbed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
.GARV|N VISITS
JUDGE PARKER!

Esopus " S-Gov. l. F. C. Garvn, of Rhode Island,
spent entire morning with Judge Parker discussion of po
cal affairs gave presidential candidate
report what being done the campaign by both Dem
Republicans and what he believed be needed enable
bis party conduct effective
actonaism in the Democratic party had been
eliminated that there defectons in the Republican
and the foreign policy of the adnsa
placed Rhode Island the doubtful column
gave Democrats good fighting chance of carrying for Parker
and Davis ticket
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08

ry the legislature against Senator AL
drich.
Gov. Garvin had not previously met
Judge Parker. He telegraphed from ST.
Louis where he attended the ceremonies
at the exposition on Rhode Island day
and made the appointment to see the
Judge.
In connection with his visit IL was
learned that an understanding exists be-
tween the Democratic national campaign
committee and the central committees OF
all doubtful states whereby state candl-
dates will divide their time so as 10 aid
In furthering the interests OF the Demo
cratic national ticket
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
SILVER WEDDING.
Rev. Hartley A. RIdgway and Wife Csle-
brata 25,h Anniversary Of Their Marriage.

More than 50 members OF the Washing-
ton Park M. T. church went in body to
the home OF the pastor, the Rev. H. A.
Ridgway, at 246 Alabama avenue, last
evening 10 celebrate the 25t.- anniversary
Of the marriage OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ridgway.
II was planned to make the gathering n
surprise party, but some one gave enough
Information 10 let the minister's family
into the arrangement, and therefore II
was not so complete I'm that respect as
was desired by the ladies having the mat
ter I'm charge Nevertheless, II was a
most interesting occasion and one that
will be remembered great many years
by the friends OF the family who were
present.
After social hour had been spent, Mr..
Robert n. Read. president of the Epworth
league presented the pastor and his wife
with a volume that the speaker said was
a treatise on silver with ratio OF 16 10
l." and he trusted they would both give
IL very careful perusal After finishing
his most eloquent presentation speech, the
book was handed 10 Mr.. Rdgway, which
upon being opened was found to contain
25 silver dollars in case. each coin bear
ing the date OF 1904. Mr.. and Mrs. Ridg-
way responded in a most pleasing man.
ner. both declaring their four years OF
labor in this community most interesting
and the response 20 their efforts in the
form of Kindness and love was fully
appreciated by them
Refreshments were served at 9:30 after
which musical program was rendered.
which closed the evenings entertainment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
A GUARANTEED CURE roe p,lss

Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrudinx
piles. Your druggist will refund money
" PAzO OINTMENT fails 10 cure YOU in
G 20 "a days. soc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
THE NEWS PROVIDENCE. r. T. SATURDAY. OCTOBER g. 1904
FINANCIAL
The New York Stock Market.

reported for The News by N. CURTIS
FLETCHER g. CO., street floor, Banigan
Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-08
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II IL fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box 2bc.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-24
STOKES SILENT
Lawyers Equal Taxation
Club Gets No Reply to
It's Letter to the G.
@. P. Candidate.

The Lawyers Equal Taxation Club Of
Hudson County have as vet received no
answer TO the letter it directed to Repub-
ican Candidate Edward G. Stokes con
cerning the appearance of his name in
the list of Directors of the West. Jersey
and Seashore Railroad Company in the
years 1901, 1902. 1908 and as set forth
in Poor's Manual of the Railroads of the
United States and in 1904. as set forth
in the Manual of Statistics (New York;
Stock Exchange. The letter has been
published in various newspapers and the
club offered to print Mr.. Stokes's reply
and give it the same prominence as it did
its letter.
The West jersey and Seashore Rail-
road is controlled and operated by the
Pennsylvania Railroad company. 1t is
500 miles in length and located entirely
within New Jersey. In 1902 the road
and equipment We're valued at S9.S25, ,314;
it owned real estate value of S650,S6S,
and had total assets of 81, ,541, ,324. OF
the other directors the following appear
as officers in the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company:-A. J. Cassatt, George Ward,
Samuel Rea, Charles E.. EPugh, John P.
Green, w. H. Barnes, S. NJ. Provost and
n Parker Shortridge.
The letter addressed to Mr. Stokes.
which is signed by Willard G. Fisk, as
chairman of the club and which bears all
the names of the clubs officers. is a polite
inquiry OF one who is running on the Re-
publican ticket for Governor in a state
campaign, the main issue of which is
equal taxation Mr. Stokes is asked if
any error appears the statement concern
ing his connection with the West Jersey
aud Seashore Railroad Company; if he
is still director, and if not, when nd
he resign? And if he was still stockhold-
er of record Of the corporation in ques
ton, and if not, when did he transfer his
stock?
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-24
BARRELS BURNED.
James J. o'Connor's Factory
Seton Fire by Spontaneous
Combustion.

A fire that completely destroyed, the
barrel factory in the lower section of
the city and seriously damaged other
partsfof the factory and adjacent build
ing belonging to the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company, broke out at seven
O'Clock last evening. The factory took
up the whole lower half of the block on
Greene street. between First and Second
streets. The building owned by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company faces
First street Mr.. O'Connor places his
loss at over $4,000 on stock and build
ing. All of his stock was consumed
and there was not cent of insurance
on it. The damage to his factory build
ing was insured Only the best and
hardest kind of work on the part of the
frenen saved the rest of the plant and
other adjoining buildings 1t is located
in the very heart of the manufacturing
district.
1t is not known how the fire originated
but it is supposed to have been due to
spontaneous combustion in room in
which tons Of eattails used for caulking
purposes were stored. The building was
one-story frame structure. but was
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1904-10-24

ogize to anyone. He did not send such
communication to the La Toilette lead
ers, but he did not apologize and he did
state to friends here at National head
quarters that his committee did not
apologize to anyone. The latest de-
mand from the Toilette peo-
pie is that all speakers who go into Wis
consin to stump the. State for Roosevelt
shall be instructed to work for the State
ticket as well, which of course means
Governor La Toilette. So far as can be
learned none Of the Republican orators
have as yet complied with this request.
| see that the leaders in their estimate Of
256 votes have not included Wisconsin,
but / think that the thirty woes of that
State can very nearly be relied upon
be in the Democratic column, on account
Of the conditions there in the Republican
ranks.
Certainly the Democrats can count
upon large labor vote all over the coun-
try. 1t will go largely for Parker on ac-
count of the many strikes and generally
disturbed conditions of the past two
years. There are many other reasons
why the Democrats have an unusually
good chance This election. / firmly be-
lieve that the independent vote of the en-
tire country will go to the Democratic
candidate. One hears expressions on all
sides from Independents and many Re
publicans that they are tired of Roose-
velt and that they would feel safer with
a conservative man like the Democratic
candidate as their lexecutive. By hard
work in all the doubtful States from now
until the eighth of November we should
elect our standard bearer by very sub
stantial plurality"