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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
TIRE SHOCKS
WERE BRIEF
BUT SEVERE

Boston March 21.--Reports today from
various parts OF New England on the
subject OF the earthquake i'm New Eng~
land. which occurred shortly after l
O'Clock this morning. indicated that the
shock was felt in nearly all sections OF
New England and parts OF the Maritime
provinces. Although no damaeg OF Sc
rous nature has been heard of. all dis
patches make IL clear that the vibration
I'm the earth's surface was marked at
many points The motion was most vio-
lent apparently I'm eastern Maine. where
from three TO seven distinct shocks were
experienced. All parts OF New Hamp-
shire and Vermont, as well as Massa-
chusetts and Rhode Island, were affected
by the motion OF the earth.
Prof. Edward G.. Pickering, director OF
the Harvard university observatory, made
the following statement today to the
Associated Press
1T remains for the geologist depart
ment OF the university TO inquire into
the causes OF the earthquake which oc-
CURED in New England at an early hour
today, but the observatory always has
at hand corps OF carefully trained as
sistants prepared and capable of making
delicate observations. When a phenome-
non OF scientific value develops we do all
we can TO make observations.
About all that we could do was to es-
innate the duration OF the earthquake.
We found that the shock started at one
hour, four minutes and ten seconds after
midnight and that IL lasted several sec
onds. There were two strong shocks and
third lighter vibration. The strong
shocks were greater I'm some respects
than any earthquake ever experienced"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The Duke OF Sutherland will be pas
senger on the White Star line steamer
Oceanic. which IL 10 sail from Liverpool.
March IS. for New York
J. Bradley Johnson. arrested for Lynn
police Saturday at New Bedford. was this
morning sentenced 20 three months In the
house OF correction for larceny. Johnson
pleaded guilty.
The Novosti OF St Petersburg declares
that the real secret OF the British Thibe-
tan expedition Is the discovery OF Inn
mensely rich gold deposits Thibet being
I'm fact, a second California.
Rev. George r.. Montgomery, Phi d.
past or OF Olivet Congregational church.
Bridgeport. Conn: has resigned The res
ignation takes effect Sept. II. when DIR.
Montgomery goes 20 Carlton College.
Northheld. MINI. TO be professor OF Phil
osophy
The Red Star line steamer Zealand from
Antwerp for New York, II reported "a
having been In communication by wire
less telegraphy. nifty miles east of Nan
tucket lightship at $50 a. m. today. She
will probably dock about . a m. tomor-
row.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
MISSING FROM HOME.
Gny Andrews Of DaVIsvIIIe, Who Was Serl.
ousIy Assaulted Last December.

A telephone message was received at
police headquarters this noon TO the ef-
feet that Guy Andrews, 2s years old.
disappeared from his home in Davisville,
North Kingstown, Sunday
He was last seen at o'clock in the
morning and was then attired in rough
working clothes.
Andrews, who is 20 years old, was as
saulted and very severely injured on Dec.
23d last.
He was In charge Of large poultry
farm and had employed Ernest Nye as a
general worker
Nye prentended thai hen thieves were
In the yard. enticed MIN TO a window
and while Andrews was endeavoring to
get sight OF the marouders. hit him on
the head with a club and shot him
The blows on the head were so severe
that they no doubt caused permanent in
jury and acting under n sudden impulse,
Mr. Andrews is supposed to have wan
dered away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
FROST LEAVING GROUND.
Public Works Gangs Make Test Pits TO
See II Sewer Work Can Be Started.

The commissioner OF public works, Mr.
Slade. has decided TO see IL the sewer
work which is now delayed several
weeks later than usual. cannot be start
ed at once as the warm sun must have
already made some impression on the
frozen earth. Gangs were sent out this
morning to make test pits" In various
places and one set OF workmen who made
n trench on Bath street which Is on
side hill, and gets the full force OF the
sun.
1t was found that there was but about
Is inches OF frost there and II is probable
that the contractor will be put to work
at once.
Most OF the sewer contractors who are
TO bid on the work TO be done this
spring have been backward In closing
their contracts for they do not care for
the extra expense that work in frozen
ground would entail.
In other parts OF the city the streets
that are in the shade are frozen TO a
depth OF several feet and II Is probable
that II may be a month before the frost
Is adj gone from them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21

TO ask the members OF the local 70 refuse
60 have any work done I'm any but union
ships This was promised and the dele
CATION departed. That was about all the
business 10 come before the nesting.
RETAIL CLERKS LOSE A MbMBEt.
Yesterday morning Mr.. M. II. Farley.
one OF the Oldest members OF the Retail
clerks, union I'm this vicinity. passed
away at his late home on Summer street.
Central Falls.
For many years Mr. Farley was en-
ployed by the ]. II. Barnaby company, hut
more recently was at work IN the men
clothing department OF the Outlet. lie
was taken ill a week ago sunerlns from
eryspelas In addition TO being mem
ber OF the clerks union ne was also con-
nected with the Clerks Beneficial asso-
citation OF the snme store. His death comes
with severe suddenness 10 all those VINO
knew him. Both the store organizations
OF which ne was a member being MEM
her OF the Pawtucket local OF clerks, VIII
draft a set OF resolutions upon his death
and will send delegations 90 the funeral'
which takes places tomorrow.
TRANSFERS LOCAL $50 MEET
Last evening there was meeting OF
the teamsters local 1S0 In the jewelers.
hall on Dorrance street, where a large
amount OF business was disposed or.
members for initiation which report was
accepted and the men initiated.
The President OF the Coal Hanuiers
TRANSPORTATION Council. Mr.. Grace, re
ported upon the proceedings OF that BODY
as did also the delegation OF the central
union.
Several committees reported also for the
conditions OF the departments under their
supervision.
There were a number OF communications
received among them being one from the
local I'm Boston and two from the mead
quarters OF the international union. Each
OF them received the proper attention ana
was disposed Of Several other matters
were taken up after which Messrs. Grace,
Connors and Tunstall addressed the local
upon the good and welfare.
Several questions OF interest being dis
cussed by the members and a large part
OF the meeting yesterday was devoted TO
them but affairs are not sufficiently ma
tured TO be made known 10 the public as
yet.
OTHER MEETINGS.
There were several other meetings
among the unions yesterday and Saturday
among them being that OF the Bakers,
Tailors Coal Handlers and General
Teamsters There was nothing unusual TO
transpire at any one OF these and after
the discussions OF matters OF the general
welfare the session adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21

IL was very well attended. and large
amount OF business was disposed OF.
The chairman OF the sick committee re-
ported upon the number OF the members
away from work on account OF illness
IL was stated that there were still a
number OF these. though some few had
The auditing committee reported upon
the present financial standing OF the
body. II was made known that all the
outstanding bills had been presented and
accounted for. with but little deprecia-
tion in the treasury.
The members are also paying up the
dues with appreciable loyalty.
The delegates to the Central union
made report upon the matters taken up
there, and particularly as TO the disposal
made or the communications received.
Several communications were received.
among them being one from the Laundry
Workers OF Troy. N Y, asking for as
that was on there. The communication
also contained a number OF shares I'm a
puchase which was asked TO be sold -
the proceeds returned 10 them. The body
voted 10 take the lot sent and to retuNl
the value.
The delegates from the Leather Work
ers' union were received and allowed a
few minutes on the floor. The chairman
or the delegation stated that II had bees
learned that number OF the Brewery
workers were having the harness work
done In non-union shops. After having
heard the charges and Investigated the
mater, y was voted that hereafter all
d s...
The delegation was 30 Informed.
The next matter was the considera ton
\ or the contract for the coming year This
occupied large portion OF the remaInder
\ OF the Time. When finally settled N was
voted mat the present contract remain I'm
/ force III May le. 1905. This compietad
ment follSyed.
BoTrLERS' LARGE MEETING.
J IL vas a very largely attended m.s,,, g.
I OF the b0ttlers union held yesterday az
\ ternoon
/ since the reawakening ~ the members
/ the members are coming into the local
very fast and yesterday the committee
| on membership reported a number ~ an
/ plications for membership. All Of these
we're accepted and the men voted mem.
/ bcrs.
The delegates 10 the Central body re.
ported upon the action taken at the las,
meeting.
There was n general auditing OF the
books OF the union last evening and they
were found 10 be In the best OF condition
All the bills outstanding to date have
been disposed Of The treasurer stated
also that there was q considerable amount
OF revenue coming I'm from the dues be-
Ing paid into the body by the members
The matter OF the contract for the year
came up but met with no final disposi-
tion.
The delegates from the Leather Work
ers were on hand and were allowed few
minutes on the hoor They were there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
GRAND JURY FINDS
83 |ND|C MENTS

today sent TO Jail for Is months.
Two indictments are pending against
William Monahan. one charges robbery
and the other breaking and entering a
shop al = lwtucket I'm the night time, God
the larceny OF six pairs OF shoes. lie
pleaded not guilty 10 each indictment and
bail In the sum OF $1,000 required
Arthur Hanna, indicted for assault and
battery. pleaded not guilty. Bail $500.
Michael j. Wood indicted for similar
offence entered similar plea and the
same bail was required.
PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
Herbert Briggs. alias Gibree Clinton
w Keach. Michael McNslly and Harold
McNiff indicted for larceny and recelv-
ing stolen goods, each pleaded not guilty.
Bail $500
Patrick Durltin indicted for maintain
ing a nuisance. pleaded not guilty. Ball
$1,000
John s. Geeson. indicted for forging
and uttering az Pawtucket. pleaded nolo
'contendere He had been employed by
a Boston firm and stopped at the Bene-
dict House. The owner went up 10 Glee-
sons room and demanded money for
board He gave a check signed with the
name OF G. IL. McKenney Il Co, which
the firm had not signed. AS Gleeson never
was I'm trouble before. he was placed on
probation.
To the indictment charging him with
the murder OF Annie McDermott, Patrick
Conway pleaded not guilty He was com
mitted without ball. Thomas H. Holton
IL his attorney
Frank A. Maynard. Jointly indicted
with Lewis H. Bell for conspiracy, plead
ed not guilty~ Bail $500 Attorney Gen
eral Stearns asked for capias for Bell.
Clifford Wood indicted for false pre-
tences. pleaded nolo contendere. He got
81 SO In money by transactions at the
Public Market Ninety days In jail was
the sentence imposed.
Charles Brewer. indicted for larceny.
pleaded guilty II is claimed he stole slVo
that belonged to resident or camp
white Brewer when arrested, had the
pocketbook and s53 OF the stolen money in
his possession. Six months In jail was the
sentence imposed.
Walter Hubbard and George M. Mccall
lum were indicted for malicious mischief.
II is charged they broke windows and al
so endeavored to steal. Hubbard In on ball
and McCallum today pleaded not guilty.
Bail $500 There were three indictments
against them
George McKerson. indicted for entering
a church In the daytime. pleaded not
guilty He stole, II IL claimed money
from the poor box. Bail $1,000.
RoURKEs BAIL s25oo.
Edward A. Rourke pleaded not guilty
10 an indictment charging assault with In
tent 10 kill. Ball $500.
Peter Mccullough, indicted for an as
sault with a knife, pleaded nolo conten-
dere. Bail 5000
Samuel M. Munro. indicted for false
pretences and larceny. pleaded nolo con-
tendere Munro had strong friends who
wrote TO the attorney general and court
about Il. He was placed on probation.
Clark w. Corey. indicted for larceny
pleaded nolo contendere. Sentenced TO five
months I'm Jail.
Parties out on bail must appear and
plead Saturday this week. Thomas j.
Flynn. Esq, has been assigned to defend
the INDECENT prisoners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
SIX STICKS OF DYNAMITE.
They Were Found by Police on Highway In
Connecticut City.

Ansonia. Conn, March 2l.-The discov-
cry OF a bundle containing six sticks OF
dynamite and a box OF percussion caps
in the middle of highway known as the
Woodbridge road is being Investigated by
the police. The road Is traversed daily
by heavy quarry teams.
IL Is thought probable that the explo-
sive was intended for use in quarry
and was not purposely left In the high
way and the police are not inclined TO
connect this latest incident with other
dynamite finds which have been reported
within the last few months. No clue has
yet been found to the identity of the
parties who attempted to blow up the
holstng machinery used in building a
New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad bridge here recently.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
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Michael Donnelly. indicted for larceny.
1t is claimed he took a watch from the
person of Thomas H. Molloy. Bail $500.
He pleaded not guilty.
William j. Crawford. alias Walter
Cronin. indicted for larceny OF horse and
robe pleaded nolo contendere. A SEN
tence OF 10 days in jail was imposed
John Christian. indicted for breaking
and entering a shop I'm Central Falls In
the day time. pleaded nolo contendere.
He stolen Sc from the store. Setenced TO
% days in jail.
SENTENCE OF 90 DAYS.
Michael Conroy. indicted for an assault
with a loaded revolver, when called TO
plead said he fired the revolver. but did
not shoot at the man he was accused OF
sssaulting He pleaded nolo contendere.
There were extenuating circumstances
about the case and after conference
with the attorney general and probation
officer a sentence OF 90 days was Imposed.
Howard Pierce. Henry Fade. alias
Henry Pierce, William Walton and Pat
rick O'connor. pleaded to an Indictment
charging breaking and entering shop IN
might. They said guilty. Herbert w.
Nettleton. indicted with them. Is out On
bail. The lads, the assistant nttoreny
general said. were not very bad boys and
they were placed on probation.
Charles McNally. Jointly indicted with
Michael Rehill for larceny and receiving
stolen goods from the New York, New
Haven a. Hartford Railroad company.
pleaded not guilty. Bail In the sum OF
$1,000 was required. Refill was on pail
Edward O'Neill. indicted for breaking
and entering barn night time and lar
ceny. pleaded nolo contendere. He took
harness, tools and robes and was sem
fenced TO six months In jail.
Charles Stone and Joseph Burke, In
dicted for breaking and entering shop
IN night time and the larceny OF 10 low
priced watches. pleaded. Stone said
guilty and Burke claimed he was inno-
cent. Later Burke pleaded nolo con-
tendere and both were placed on proba-
tion..
HEAVY BAIL REQUIRED.
Martin Chlingirian. indicted for assault
and battery. pleaded not guilty. Bail
$4,000 There are serious circums stances
connected with this assault.
There were two indictments against
Harry Spikes. Both charged assaults with
dangerous weapons and in each case
plea OF not guilty was entered. Bail,
$1,000 In each case.
Felix Marshal indicted for larceny
pleaded nolo contendere. He stole s35
his stepdaughter had collected for a fair.
After a long conference over the case
Judge Wilbur sentenced Marshal TO 90
days I'm jail.
William Conley, indicted for falsely
representing himself as an agent OF
Charles II. Robinson. pleaded nolo con
tendre. He went TO a place where Mr..
Robinson had leased household furniture
and taking out the furniture sold II.
Conley was ugly I'm court and got his
sentence increased from Is months to two
years. because OF tart remark.
Louis Demere, indicted for breaking
and entering shop at Central Falls in the
night time, pleaded nolo contendre. A
Central Falls officer found Demere part
ly through window of liquor store.
Louis has been In trouble before and was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
ALLEGED
FORGER IN
The TOLLS

Fariee. VT. March n.-Sher1f Sullo-
way OF ST. Johnsbury. came here today
and placed Charles III. Page under arrest
on charge OF uttering forged checks on
Loweh. Mass, bank. just as he was
boarding a train bound south
II Ia alleged that Page gave two worth
less checks TO Mrs. s. o. Taylor. formerly
OF Milford n. n. and that she succeed
ed In obtaining the money they called for
at n ST. Johnsbury bank. Although only
$50 is involved In the charges preferred
against Page In this state. the sheriif
claims that the man Is wanted In Nashua
Laconia and Cheshire county, New
Hampshire. and in other places on
similar complaints.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
ROYAL Blue LINE

washington trips are scheduled 10 leave
Boston Feb. 26th. March 11th h-25th. April
sth-22d, May 6th $500 covers all ex-
penses for seven days trip Except sup
per on Fall River Line): Ave days in
Washington at first class hotels. visit at
Philadelphia longer stop-over at Wash
ington, Baltimore. Philadelphia and New
York II desired.
FLORIDA-March 7th--S59.50 includes
all expenses going with stop in Washing
ton. good to return until May 31st.
Drop a postal for illustrated booklet
ard guide TO Washington to Jos. p. Tag
CART, NJ E. p. A.. 300 Washington street.
Boston, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
LABOR TROUBLES At LYNN.
Union Men Offer 10 Submit 10 The State
Board Of Arbitration.

Lynn, Mass. March 21.-The Lynn Shoe
Manufacturers association met at II
a. m. today, to decide whether to con-
slider proposition to arbitrate the differ
ences with turn workmen in the Cush-
man and Cushman, the Delonga company
and the Timson and company factories,
or to declare free turn workrooms in
Lynn.
The union has offered 10 have the
strikers return, IL the manufacturers
will submit the whole question to the
state board OF arbitration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
TRAIN GOES
into The
RIVER

Oil City. Pa. March 21.-A passenger
train on the Allegheny Valley railroad,
known as the Pittsburg express. is re-
ported to have gone into the Allegheny
river at East Sandy. is miles south of
here
Physicians from this city and Frank
lin have gone 10 the scene OF the wreck
Nothing OF the casualties has been learn
ed so far. owing to the meagre telegraph
facilities
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
The FIELD Co. OF LABOR

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight:
Carpenters $50. Labor temple.
Horseshoers. Labor temple.
Granite Cutters. Labor temple.
Paasterers, 27 North Main street.
Electrical Workers, Hanley building.
BREWERS MEETING.
The meeting OF the Brewery Workers
local 1865 yesterday afternoon. was one
OF the best meetings that has been held
by that local in some time The attend
ence was one OF the largest and the
amount OF business on the docket was OF
corresponding size
President Hawkins brought the matter
OF the Importance OF that session to the
minds OF all. by stating that the chief
business would be 10 decide upon tne
matter OF the contract for the coming
year.
Before that came to be discussed. how
tver. many OF the reports OF the COM
mittees were heard.
The delegates 20 the Central body made
q statement as to the proceedings OF that
body. at the last session. presenting the
recommendations OF that body with re-
kHIu 10 COMMUNICATIONS EtNtlNtOa
The visiting committee reported that
there were very few on the sick list now
and those were convalescing
The treasurer made report upon tn,
condition OF the local. stating that al
OF the outstanding bills had been dis
posed OF.
Several communications were received
one from the Laundry Workers OF Troy
New York. stating the difficulties n
which the locals there were Involved 4
number OF shares were sent along witt
the communication which were asked Z,
be sold 20 aid I'm defraying expenses. Th'
local here voted 10 take 10 shares
Three delegates from tho Leather
Workers union were given a short tim,
on the floor and stated that Il wa
learned that a number OF the brewery
workmen were having the harness work
done IN non-union shops. The matter
was discussed and explained after which
by standing vote the Brewers assured
the visitors that the work herea after
would be done only I'm union shops
The last bit OF business done was the
settling upon the old agreement and the
decision 10 allow N 20 run again for the
year. II Will be presented TO the firms
and will be IN force till 1905 There was
quite little debate over the matter. bus
the vote when taken was almost unani-
nous The meeting then adjourned.
BREWERS i14 MEET
Yesterday morning the Brewery Work.
ns ~ met ~ the Labor temple for the
Like the other meeting OF the Brewers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
WHEN TRAVELLING BETWEEN NEW
ENGLAND AND THE WEST

Consult a Boston e. Albany timetable
or descriptive folder. or call on one OF
their agents. "westbound'' gives de-
tailed schedules OF 10 trains a day" to
the West via the New York Central lines.
Worlds Fair Folder" gives description
and Illustrations OF this great Exposition
and contains rates over the New York
Central Systematic standard highway OF
travel. A stamp Will bring either or
both. A. s. Hanson. Gen. Pass. Agt..
Roston
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
Hoods JarsapdriHd
and Pills

aemovc it, give new life, new cour-
age, strength and animation.
They cleanse the blood and clear the
complexion.
Accept no substitute.
II tslt tired all thu time and could noA
slecp. After taking Hoods Sarssparilla
. while I could sleep well and the tired
feeling had gone. This grea. medicine has
also cured me of scrofula.' Mas C. NJ.
Roor. Gllesd, Conn.
Moods sarsapariIIa promises 70
ouro and keeps tho promise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
Mr.. G0MPERS SILENT AS TO
HIS MISSION TO PORTO RICO.

New York, March 21.--Samuel Gompers.
president OF the American Federation OF
Labor, who went TO Porto Rico with the
intention of organizing the laboring men
on the island. was among the passengers
on the steamer Ponce, which arrived here
today.
Mr. Gompers declined TO make any
statement as 10 the success OF his mis-
sion. but intlmated that he might have
something 90 say later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
YOUNG Balm OF PAWTUCKET
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY.

On a charge of assault with a dan
serous weapon. Robert Balm. youth OF
is. was held IN $1,000 bonds by Judge
today. upon arraignmert for the shooting
OF William II. Bailey on March ~. His
case will come before the grand jury
at the June term. Balm pleaded guilty
10 the charge. A detailed story OF the
shooting IL given in another column.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-21
FEAR SHE
HAS TAKEN
HER LIFE

Search IL being made in the towns OF
South County for Mrs. William Sweet,
aged about 20 years. who disappeared
from from her home Mt Point Judith early
today.
Three OF Mrs Sweets children died re-
Gently OF pneumonia. II is feared that
GRIEF may have prayed upon her mind.
and that she has put an end 20 her life by
jumping into the sea from the cliffs.