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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
RUN OVER BY ENGINE.
Paxtucket Lad Thrown In Front Of Freight
Train While Stealing a Ride.

The Broadway railroad crossing on the
India-Pelat- branch
& III. railroad in Pawtucket was the scene
of a bad accident at l o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Fred Brown. aged s years
son of Frank Brown, who lives at 95
Columbine avenue. was struck by the en-
gine OF a freight train and his right leg
below the knee was badly mangled. His
scalp was also badly wounded and his
injuries necessitated his removal TO the
Pawtucket general hospital His con-
dition was reported as favorable at 9
o'clock last evening
According to William westcott Of See
konk who was an eye witness OF the
accident. young Brown was stealing a
ride on the rear step OF a covered wagon.
the owner Of which is Joseph Overton.
The wagon was driven by a young
fellow who was returning from Attle-
boro and had been held on the north side
OF the track TO allow a southbound freight
train to pass The fellow then attempt
ed 10 drive over the crossing. when the
rear part OF the wagon was struck by
the locomotive OF a freight train from
Valley Falls.
The wagon was struck a glancing blow
and hurled TO one side OF the track. The
Brown boy was hurled directly in front
OF the engine and the greater part OF
| the trcir passed over his right leg before
| IL was brought 10 a stands'ill. There
are no gates at the crossing and II has
previously been the scene Of many mar
row escapes
The police ambulance was at once sum-
moned and the injured lad was conveyed
TO the hospital where DR.. Harrington
found that the leg was so badly crushed
| that amputation was necessary above the
knee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
UNDUE INFLUENCE ALLEGED
IN M'MURRAY WILL CASE

The taking OF testimony in the case
OF William j. McMurray ct al, appel
trix. was continued in Judge Johnson S
court today. This case involves the will Of
Francis McMurray, deceased.
1t is claimed that when tho testator
made the will he was In too weak a con-
dition physically and mentally TO know
what he was doing and that his second
wife influenced him to cut off his chill
dren by previous marriage. The de-
ceased had no personal property, but left
considerable real estate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
ADMINISTRATION a NOTICE.

Providence, r.. l.. November IL, 1904.
The undersigned, executor OF the last
will and testament OF Mary A. Fogerty.
late Of the city OF Providence, deceased.
which will has been admitted 10 probate
by the Municipal court OF the city of
Providence. hereby gives notice that he
has accepted said trust and has given
bond according 20 law.
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified TO present
them 10 the undersigned or file the same
I'm the office OF the clerk OF said court
within ak months from date Of the first
advertisement hereof
WILLIAM J. FoGERTY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
four DAYS OF COLD
STOPS FIGHTING.

relating 10 fixing the blame and has
proposed some notifications but there is
no evidence yet that dead lock has
been reached The admiralty is evident
~ exercising influence on the foreign
office on the matter.
The Novoe Vremya contends that the
English text goes beyond the Hague con-
yention which only provides for com
mission 20 determine the facts and in no
sense Ia make an arbitrary award.
JAPs ON THE ALERT.
Chefoo. Nov 1.-THE three japanese
torpedo boat destroyers which entered
the harbor this morning 10 ascertain II
the Russian torpedo boat destroyer Ras-
toropny was here, disappeared for a time
but reappeared this afternoon The Jap
anese consul sent a cutter out 10 meet
them and informed the nearest destroyer.
the Kasumi that the Rastoropny had
been sunk. The consul says this was the
first the ships knew OF the sinking Of
the Rastoropny. The Kssumi transmit
ted the information by wireless teleg
Iaphy to the Japanese flagship. where
upon the destroyers disappeared in the
direction Of Port Arthur.
The sinking OF shc Rastoropny by the
Russians relieved the Japanese Of an
embsrra ssng situation. A repetition Of
the torpedo boat destroyer RyeShitelni
incident would have aroused Indignation,
while a failure % destroy or cut out the
Rastoropny would have appeared like ad-
mitting previous wrongdoing.
sToEssEL REPORTS REPULsE.
ST. Petersburg. Nov. l7.-Gen. Stoessel
In his dispatch to Emperor Nicholas re-
ports the repulse OF a Japanese attack
Oct. 26 on the north front OF Port Ar
thur. The Russian losses were 4s0 killed
or wounded. All the attacks Nov. 3. the
day OF the anniversary OF the emperor's
accession TO the throne, was celebrated.
were repulsed
Gen. Stoessel was slightly wounded In
lhe head during one of the latest as
saults on Port Arthur.
-<uEapatkln- -repnrts-tAat- -ia-a4-
ambuscade Nov. 10 near Snchinpu, 80
japanese dragons were killed or wound
ed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
Continued from page one.

81. Petersburg. Nov. 1.-THE Russian
formal reply saws circular note regard
Ing convenins the Hague conference Is
not expected untl next week In the
meantime the views Of other powers are
being obtained through the Russian rep
reseutatives abroad. While there is no
rcason 20 believe that Russia can agree
70 participate in a conference during the
war there is every indication that Russia
will not only not resent the proposal but
that her reply will be of a cordial charac-
ter.
In the course OF p conversation on the
subject between Foreign Minister Lams-
dorff and Charge d'Affaires Eddy OF the
American embassy. the former spoke
feelngly OF Russia's great interest In the
work and aims or the peace conference
initiated by Emperor Nicholas and the
important fact developed that IL had been
Russia's intention had not the war inter
vened 10 have herself invited the powers
20 a second conference.
While the war was In progress, how
ever. Count Lamsdorff explained IL was
patent difficulty TO fruitful free discus
sion and 10 a decision In a question which
might affect the activity OF the present
belligeTents.
WILL HOLD OUT.
In consequence OF dispatches received
from General Stoessel commander of the
Russian military forces at Port Arthur,
the war office expresses entire confidence
that Port Arthur will be able TO hold out
until the arrival OF the Russian Second
Pacific squadron.
RUSSIA TAKES EXCEPTION.
The facts do not warrant the sensa-
tional report that Count Benkendorff. the
Russian ambassador TO Great Britain may
be recalled on account of the present
hitch in the Anglo Russian North Sea ne
gotiations, as intimated by the London
bafiy Telegraph this morning In Ais-
patch from ST. Petersburg.
Russia has taken exception TO the Ian
guage OF the English text OF the article
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
A FALL IN MERCURY
"a DEGREES IN II HOURS

Providence retired last evening feeling
itself fortunate in enjoying so mild and
wholly delightful a spell OF weather. The
therommeter yesterday afternoon regis
tered ~ degrees.
Providence arose this morning feeling
itself quite shivery with cold. Some
thing had happened during the night.
The fiuctuation i'm local weather was
peculiar to the thermometer and but for
the low temperature today has been yes
terdays counterpart with brighter sun
shine prevailing.
This morning the mercury was nesting
down near the "a mark and IL was nip
ping cold. drop Of "a degrees in half
as many hours is rather unusual even
for Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
JAPANESE PAY H0N0RS
TO AMERICAN NURSES

San Francisco. Nov. 17.-Dr. Anita Nc
Gee and her eight associates OF the
American =Rea-eFess socfaty-wfI7- have
returned from Japan, where they served
with distinction as nurses TO the wounded
soldiers say they received every atten-
ton and were honored I'm every way pos
sibe during their stay I'm the country by
the officials and representatives or the
Japanese army.
Before they left they were given a fare
welEs reception a which a large number
OF d!gntaries were present The way they
performed their duties I'm the hospitals
won the highest praise from the surgeons
AT Hiroshima, the receiving hospital for
all the Japanese wounded In the war.
where they were stationed Or. MCGEE be-
fore leaving was given an audience by
the emperor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
EXECUTOR SUES FORMER
H0USEKEEPER OF TESTATOR

Whitman L. Wood. executor OF the last
will and testament OF George A. Spencer,
has brought an action OF trover and con-
version against Mary s. Plummer Dam
ages are fixed at $500
Mr.. Wood claims that as soon as Mr..
Spencer died Mrs. Plummer. who was his
housekeeper, cleaned out the home. lie
asserts that she took household furniture.
silverware. umbrellas and gold watch
and chain. Mrs. Plummer claims the de-
ceased gave her the property
John \. Tillinghast IL counsel for the
executor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
DOOR FELL ON HIM, AND
NE SUES FOR $4,000 DAMAGES

Timothy Grady has brought suit against
Morris Kaslin Of Central Falls 20 re-
cover 5000 for personal injuries. Mr..
Grady claims he was in the junk shop
owned by the defendant recently and was
there by Invitation OF Mr.. Kaslin when
a sliding door fell from It's bearings and
he was struck on the head by a heavy
wheel
Mr.. Grady asserts that the grooves In
the wheels were not deep enough to
prevent the door slipping. nor was Il
properly secured 10 the building The
plaintiff received = severe cash in the
head from which he claims he suffered
great pain and also the loss of good deal
of time.
T p. corcoran Is attorney FOR the plain
III.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
CREW CAN PROSECUTE CLAIMS
IN The ADMIRALTY COURT

BY decree entered in the appellate
division OF the supreme court today in
the case OF George II. Elswald against
the Nautical Preparatory school, members
OF the crew OF the steamship Pennsyl-
vania are given leave 10 prosecute their
claims I'm admiralty. and the receiver OF
the school Is to defend the interests OF
other creditors.
Frank Healey is attorney for the mem
bers OF the crew interested In the pro-
ceedings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
BROKER STADE HAS TILL
TOMORROW To SETTLE

New York. Nov. lion the Consolidated
Exchange today some contracts were
sold out for account OF Charles F. Stade.
Mr.. Stade has been a member OF the ex-
change since March Of this year. His
liabilities probably will be small. He has
until tomorrow 10 meet his obligations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
TESTIMONY FOR THE DEFENCE.

This afternoon testimony in behalf Of
the defendant was taken I'm the case OF
Thomas Tillotson against the Rhode ISL
and company
II is claimed that the plaintiffs wife,
for the loss OF whose services he Is suing.
left the car before 10 stopped. and that
the injuries she claims 20 have received
by being thrown from the car were really
the result OF bicycle accident.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
WALKED OFF CUR6 IN DARK.

Kate Bowen. an aged apple vender in
the down town section OF the city. walk
ed of the curb in the semi-darkness OF
the subway and sustained decorations Of
the scalp that were very painful. She was
pitiable sight with blood flowing pro-
fusely from the cut and a kind-hearted
sewing machine man carried the old
woman TO her home at 1888 North Davis
q
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
FINED FOR STONE THROWING.

Fall River. Mass, Nov. 17-In the dis
trict court today Woyseck Skiva. Pole.
was fined $50 on a charge Of stone throw
ing at the Pocesset mill last evening.
John Byrnes. a boy charged with a
similar offence at the Sagamore mill,
pleaded not guilty. and his case was con-
tinued until Saturday for trial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

The business for the session of the
board OF aldermen today is chiefly OF a
routine nature including the curbing OF
Ninth street, and the allowance OF several
street accounts and claims for damages.
The board was in session at p. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
WILLIAM PATTERSON EXPIRED
WHILE At HIS WORK TO-DAY

William Patterson. a years OF age. who
hsc been residing at 30 wlckenden street.
and was an smploye Of the New York.
New Haven and Hartford Railroad com
pany as carpenter. fell dead in the
Caaries street yard roundhouse AZ 1910
clock this afternoon.
Medical Examiner Perkins was notified
and said that death was due 20 natural
sauses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
CANE FOR NEW CHIEF JUSTICE

Judge rillinghast has received many
letters OF CONTAMINATION on his promo
tion. Today he was presented with a
handsome cane, the head of which has
very finely carved ivory representa-.
ton of three horses heads II was the
gift OF Miss Grace A. Darling, a niece OF
Justice George A Wilbur.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17

ithaca, ~. Y, Nov. 17-Mrs. Wilder.
wife OF Prof. Herbert Wilder. head OF
physiology department OF Cornell uniyer-
after an illness OF three weeks with
brights disease. The funeral will be held
Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
STABLE AND CONTENTS BURNED.

Great harrington, Mass, Nov. 1.-THE
large stables on the summer estate OF
Mrs Kate Ogle Of New York at New
Marlboro were burned today, together
with two horses and two cows. The loss
is $1,000. The cause OF the fire is un-
known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
FALL CAUSED CLaRWS DEATH.

81 John, n. B. Nov l7--James Clark.
steward OF the Boston barkentine shaw
NUT now az this port. is dead as the re.
wharf
Clark was about S. years OF age and
lived At Yields Corner. porchesteT pos4
ton. lie had a family
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN rns
NEWS.

&c. per word first insertion. Nc. repeat
iwk &c. per wsrd. 2wks. Sc per word ;
evks- &c per word. limo. Sc. per word.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN rHs
NEWS.

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Iwk &c PEI word: 2wks &c per word
swks. &c. per word; irno. SC. per word.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
FINANCIAL
The New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News over the prl-
vate wire OF j. j. QUINLAN a. CO.,
stock Brokers, So Weybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
TO CURE a COLO IN ONE pAv

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II II fails
70 cure. r W. Groves signature Is on
each box. CSC.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-17
PAINLESS EXTRACTION FREE.

Usually a charge
OF s. extra is made
for the Natural
Gums" on the set.
but for a short
time no charge
will be made. BY
the use OF the King
Safe System OF
Painless Dentistry
your teeth can be
extracted, n / e q
crowned, bridged or
cleaned without a
particle OF pain, no
matter how ner-
vous or sensitive
you may be. Hun
dreds OF testimoni-
ais from pleased
patients
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1904-04-09
FATAL ACCIDENT IN SANTA RITA
FALLlRo STONE lHJUREs A MAN
AND CAUSES DEATH

last SATURDAY. might an accident Hr.
CURED Iu Jhs m.uo at Santa B.tH.
Grant county which resulted in the
death 0f fhp man who was the ,.c.
tim
NaFc.sso Lascaro was digging .u "a
mine bo.nK worked by a lessee and
while ho was bending over Bile cork a
loose rock ZEN from above him aud a.f
h'm with full force on me hip The
blow was 6o severe that lt knocked the
man down and be- fell .u such a way l8
20 break hla leE between the knee and
ankle Assistance vas Immediately
forthcoming and the man was iakao
out 10 ,he mlne ana put under medical
care. All efforts 90 help hlm were ot
u0 avail and be died from tho resulia
af h.H wounds suud'y morning he
was buried iu Santa Rita
The cause 90 ihe accident ww nor
duo to poor mining. aa the rock which
fuu bad up t1 ttat time appeared solid
ana muet hove looseuci hy O. recent
blast
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1904-04-09
LINCOLN COUNTY COURT
MUCH BUSINESS DISPOSED or
DURING The TERM JUST CLOS
Ep-HERLEY MuRpUH TRIAL
ENDED m ACouIrTAL.

The district court for Lincoln coun-
y adjourned ON Monday morning a.
tor being in session since March
a large number of criminal aud civil
caaos we're tried The m1st import
ant uolng the case OF me Territory
versus Jose A. Henley. charged with
tho murder Of FRANK May 10 Nogal
last October. The trial was very BIT
terly contested District Attorney
LloWollyn being assisted by hon. n.
n FERGUSON and .. D.. wharton. and
tho defense being represented by
Col George w. prIchard and D. E
sldeb0ttom. OF AiamoEordo. The trial
consumed more than o week. She jury
retiring last Friday night under the
charge OF the court and finally re.
turned a verdict of not guilty 20 Mon.
day morning
q d Armstrong. sheriff o' Lincoln
county. is expected 10 arrive az the
Jeuilputiary in Santa Fo ln few
ilya with sIx prIsonOrr most OF
whom were couvietoa fUp cattle
stealing
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1904-04-09
LIVELY SCENE
mAYoR.ELEcr MCKEE RIDES a
CAMEL LAST NioHr

Thc Stadium had closed and. al
though ID WAS neariug 40 O'Clock
tho hour OF Elha-tborc vac atIli q
large crowd of carnival crlors and
people awaiting election rciurns su.g
ng bach aud forth ou Railroad as,
use
Tbofe was "a cr up tho avenue, ami
commot on In the crowd a camel
fr1m zoe Southern Carnival company
Nas coming ard ON ts back CIunE
frank Mckee. mayorclcct and A.
touuy o. n Marion. hI. manager
ike q ship before "a gale the uio
suop, down Ra.lJoad avenue toward
First street che crowd of people
parting io Dec them pass.
There we're loud cheers from dy
Rud dusty tbroatt The 'ir.0' return
.d ana Nr Marion mounted lhc 'hal
ho lu front OF AIDo. fHD wonder
tnd addressed JhD crowd m h01al. of
Mr. McNoc. who Suffered rom %,
we're cold There we're three cheer.
for tbo may0rr.ert tb,1 three shoe.
.o. Nal NoaF und ,u. people uhDelrd
1ocassc they bad u0'h.ug else io do
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1904-04-09
DEATH, FUNERAL AND BURIAL
JF FRANCIS n. MOELRoV WHO
FORMERLY HELD a POSITION
ON rHE CITIZEN.

"a I.a days ago Ibo Ciuzou Nu-
.ouucol briefly tho death OF Francis
o. McEirUy. ut Delaware. Onio. The
% prlaou hlIcd "a position in the 20.
.,UrtDual department OF The citizen
.1mgtImo ago. aud on leaving this
.ity went Co santa Fo where he was
engaged on the New Mexican. A
utc copy Of the Delaware. ohio. Ga.
lote contained the following account
Jf his death
Mr.. Francis McElroy died az the
.amlly residence Cl West Fountain
avenue saturday evening at a few
moments past o'clock Death was
uo 90 lung complications. from which
ho deceased has suffered during the
past two years las, thursday Mr.
dcElroy was compelled 20 take 10
lla bed and from tha- umo ho sank
yory rapidly, until death came peace
fully without a strugg.a.
The deceased vas born In thla city
March o. 1872. and received hla early
education in the Delaware hlgt school
and Ohio Wesleyan university, being
a member of the Phi happa Psi fra.
torulty. ln 1891 ho accepted a posi-.
t.on ON The OHIO State journal He
followed hIs chosen profession on
journalist until 1909. whom. on ac.
court of % health be- wac compelled
90 Fo 20 New Mouco rom whore ho
returned last Octouor.
Of che immediate family a wife
and three sisters. hrs w. "a Hail.
Cape Town, s. A.. Carolyn and kaih.
icen. OF this city. are lcft % m0urn.
Mr McElroy was a member 0f 81
po'er's Episcopal eAurcn. and during
. hIs ..o has maio many friends Rho
v.Il learn W hls death w1h much re
gret
. The funeral services were held
from tho residence Monday afternoon
.at 1875 O'Clock. c0nuucted BOY Rov
Nr Iuntv. rector OF g. retera
church Tho following acted As pail
bearers. MegErH Harry CLARK leo
sr.r.'nr Murray Avery pr Chaun
eey Lewis. I0uls Anderson and Or
. Harry semans. OF Columbus
The remains we're conveyed 90 theII
final resting place AZ Oak Grove com
etery
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1904-04-09

a special luE.u. Iu chars. 0i EH
E.aocr EnsI.Hrt ran down a hand
car az GouuIo Monday severely 1ui
not seriously ugr.us the sizyear
olI SON of section Foreman South
worth The accident occurred DOB a
deep cut and al the aaud car and ihe
engine were going Iu tAo same diree.
don the engine was so close upon ih1
hand car that tho occupants 0i thl
hand car barely had tImo 20 jump tof
lho'r lives. lot alone remove the ear
However ;he father did not remove
the boy. ana the lIue follow wal
thrown hiRh ln che air.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1904-04-09
TO PRESERVE RECORDS.
or The UNITED STATES COURT
or PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS IN
OFFICE or SURVEYOR oENER.
Al FOR NEW MEXICO.

Mr. Rodoy Introduced the follow lag
hIu DO the house of r0prosontat.ye
1n March go. 1904. proyId.ng fur the
and safe keeping Of the
records and archives of the United
states court of private land claims
Hc it enacted hy the senate and
house OF representative % iho Unit
loi states of America In congress 8.-
.rmhlod That on thc termination Of
tho United States court of private
land claims and Iis coas.ug 90 90
business as court all ita records
archives files papers and documents
now under the control 0f said court
shall bo. Boz iU clerk turned over i1
che United states surveyor general uf
the Territory of New Mexico. 90 be-
by him safely ana securely kept sub.
lect to the inspection 90 parties 90
causes lately pending iB said court cog
their attorneys. and raid 7urveyor
general O. hereby authorized and re.
Qu'rcd 90 give certified copies 90 any
papers. documents or records N said
court 10 parties interested in litIga.
tlon iu said court or their attorneys.
upon tho payment 90 the pame fees
as are allowed 10 clerks Of the United
smtoa district courts Dor such ser
vices
Sec q THAT this acc shall take ~
feet and be IN force from and after it7
passage. and an laws 90 conhIct here
with are hereby repealed