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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-21
Makes Another Payment.

st. Louis, Oct. 1.-THE Louisiana
Purchase exposition has made the
seventh of the stipulated 100000 pay
ments on the government loan of
$4,000, 900, which was advanced by the
federal authorities few weeks pre-
vious to the opening of the worlds
fair. This payment, together with tho
percentage payments made previous
to the first stipulated payment, leaves
balance of $685., s50.45 due the United
States government - :. II ~ X -
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-21

newed ana continued throughout the
night, being especially heavy It mid
night. The Russians retain their position
along the Shakhe river and have made
frequent attacks upon the Japanese, cap
turing six of the latter's guns. The
eastern army is helping the western
forces. There was very heavy artillery
fire Sunday. The fighting Is now CEN
tered on the plain.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-21
California produces more dollars
worth OF oranges than Of gold-or-
anges over $1s,00o,o00 and gold $17..
900 O00

n The intellectual life of Russia may
be said to be centered at st. Peters
burg and Moscow. And yet as much
as one-third of the population OF the
former can not read or write.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-21

The total values of the sewing ma
chimes and parts thereof which were
imported into Germany during the
first six months of 1902, 1903 and 1904
were $745,S92, $1,036,450 and $1,417.-
62S, respectively. The exports amount
ed to $2,550,170 during the first half
of 1902, $3,04O,450 during the first six
months of 1903 and $3,163,020 during
the same period in 1904.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-21

A plantation belonging to ]. G. Hor.
ter, situated in the Pearl Lagoon dis
trist, Nicaragua, about thirty miles
north of Bluefelds, is the Oldest OF a
number of estates devoted to the cult
vation of the kind Of rubber known as
"CastillOa elaStica."
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-21
Dies Suddenly.

Atlanta, Ca, Oct. 13.-Col. James P.
Averill, national junior vice commander
of the Grand Army of the Republic died
at his home here at an early hour
Wednesday morning. His death was
sudden.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-21
Fell from q Train,

st. Louis, Oct. 14.-While on his way
to visit his daughter, whom he had not
seen for 20 years, George Krebs of Kan
sas City fell from the platform of a Mis-
SQUIRT Pacific train at Kirkwood, a suburb
of st. Louis, and was instantly killed
within short distance Of where his
daughter stood waiting for him.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-21
Woman Killed bv a Bull.

Woman Killed by Bull.
Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 17.-Wilhelmina
Masur, aged so years, wife Of John
Masur, one Of the Oldest newspaper
men Of Pittsburg, was stamped to
death by; q bull in the stable at theil
home in Allegheny.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-21

Owing to the dry hot winds that
have prevailed during the past three
weeks in Smyrna the estimate OF the
coming sultana raisin crop has been
reduced to $4,000 to $1,000 tons.
against $4,000 tons last year. At pres
ent the berries are unusually small
and have an unhealthy appearance, so
that the outlook in general is not IA
Ynrahla
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Four Drowned.

Provincetown, Mass, Oct. 1.-THE
fierce gale which swept the Massachu-
sets coast on Friday drove the
schooner Elwood Burton ashore at
Peaked Hill bar, near Provincetown,
and ground it to pieces. Capt. Will
liams and three Of the crew were lost,
while the mate and two men were
rescued by life savers.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-21
Death of Ex-Gov. Cornell.

Ithaca, N. Y, Oct. 17.-Alonzo b.
Cornell, former governor of New
York, died Saturday at his home In
this city of Bright's disease, aged u
years. He was a son of Ezra Cornell,
the founder. of Cornell university.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1904-10-21
Accidentally Killed.

spartanburg, s. c.. Oct. 17.-Ralph
Rogers, a member Of the junior class
of Wohord college. was playing with
a loaded pistol when the weapon was
accidentally discharged, inflicting q
wound which caused his death.
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Indicted for Embezzlement

Davenport, Ia, Oct. 17.-Indictments
charging larceny by embezzlement
and perjury were returned by the
grand jury against s. F. Smith, former
mayor of Davenport and trustee OF
several estates. The sum involved is
500, 000." .-,l~
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well-Known Woman Dies

Fox Lake, Wis, Oct. 17.-Mrs. Mary
e. Warren, widely known as a tenn
perance worker, authoress and phil
anthropist, is dead at her home In this
village. She was rs years of age.
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Death Of 4 Veteran.

New York. Oct. 17.-William Scott
Worth, brigadier general, U. s. A., re-
tired, is dead at Clinton, Staten Island
He served through the war of the re-
bellion, in several Indian campaigns
and in Cuba
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King Of saxony Dead.
Dresden, Oct. liking George of Sax
ony is dead.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
THE NEWS. PROVIDENCE R. l.. FRIDAY. a7 1904.
F. P. M'COLL
SECURES
A DIVORCE

Chicago, May 2T.--Francis p. Mccoll,
millionaire yachtsman and clubman OF
New York and vice president OF the Sar-
dine trust. has obtained divorce from
his wife. Florence Linden McColl. on the
ground OF desertion. To Mrs. McColl was
granted $1,000 a year alimony.
McColl filed his suit here April 70,
charging that Mrs. McColl deserted him
in April 1901 Mrs. McColl filed an an
swer TO the charge OF desertion and the
suit was contested. but there was a
practical agreement between the parties.
Mrs. McColl As a sister-in-law OF Col.
Pope, the multi-millonaire president Of
the Pope Manufacturing company, and
her brother. George Linden, is a partner
OF the American Ambassador 10 Italy,
George L. Won Meyer.
The McColls were married In Newton,
Mass. April 10, 1881 and have four daugh-
ters. who are living with Mrs McColl In
Brooklyn.
Francis p. McColl has been prominently
Identified with Republican politics In
Brooklyn for many years. He was chair
man OF the Republican executive commit
tee during 1895. when he defeated Jacob
Worth's candidate for the office.
q Mr.. McColl was born in San Francisco
and moved 20 Brooklyn in 1877. He was for
several years chairman OF the house COM
mittee Of the Union League club OF
Brooklyn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
new FIELD OPENED TO
INVENTORS OF AIRS HIPS.

Washington. May 27-The attention OF
the military and naval experts here. who
have been closely following the develop
ments in the war. has been attracted TO
the fact that on July 20 the prohibition
imposed by The Hague conference upon
the discharge OF aerial torpedoes from
balloons or flying machines will expire
by limitation.
II was with the greatest difficulty that
the powers represented at The Hague
conference. through their military dele
gates. managed to reach an agreement
upon rules governing war and this par
ticular section was bitterly fought over.
although II is one OF the few which the
United States government accepted with
out reservation. So 10 make easier the
reaching OF an agreement as 10 the use
OF aerial warships II was determined that
the rule should be tried for a period OF
five years and that period of time expires
In July.
Consequently n new field is now open
TO the inventor OF flying machines and
dirigible balloons which may now enter
the field OF warfare without violation Of
the rules OF war
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
FINANCIAL
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall street. May 27,-The opening deal
ings showed no alteration In the listless
character OF the stock market today.
Changes were small and mixed and
most Of the prominent leaders opened at
last nights prices.
Most OF the scanty orders executed dur
ing the first hours business were for the
selling account but little impression was
made on prices. st. Paul. Atchison, Union
Pacific, Louisville and Nashville, South
ern Pacific, United States Steel preferred
and Brooklyn Transit fell of u 10 V
which represented the limit OF the move
ment. Realty preferred declined 1s and
Toledo. st. Louis and Western ". Anal
gamated showed some frmness.
Prices drifted slowly downward. de-
clines reaching "a to u for the leaders.
United States Steel preferred and Wabash
preferred showed the maximum decline
The Detroit Southern stocks are Pullman
lost a point and Toledo. ST. Paul and
Western recovered its loss. The attend
ance at the board was small and the
trading was Insignificant Bonds were
steady
Pressure against the Fries and unex-
planned liquidation in a few other low
priced stocks presented the only features
OF interest in an otherwise dormant mar
ket, Erie Common and the first preferred
sold down q. Chicago Terminal preferred
l, Detroit Southern 2ia and the preferred
Sls. Smelling exceptionally gained Il.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
THE FIELD - OF LABOR

The conditions under which tho mer
were at work there till called out laAt
Monday was mentioned. and the rcsolu-
ton was passed that the place remain
closed 10 union men till tho firm sas
convinced that II payed TO have skilled
union men TO do the work.
Special Representative p. T. Mahan also
made n report as dh Business Agent
Bryant. The report Of Mr.. Bryan. was
one OF tho most interesting OF the even
ing from the fact that this gentleman has
been travelling through all parts OF New
England recently In the interest OF the
moiders and Thoroughly -converSArt
with the conditions.
Several communications we're read and
disposed OF and when the routine busi-
ness was done with the meeting ad-
journed.
Messrs Harris and Parkette visited the
local I'm the interest OF the bakers reso-
luton and the Garment Workers label.
The plans were endorsed
OTHER MEETINGS.
There were several other meetings last
evening at the Labor temple. the most
important being those OF the Car Re
pairers and the Cracker Workers. Both
OF these meetings were visited by dele
gatas from the Bakers and the Garment
Workers, Messrs Parkette and Harris
respectively and the resolutions pre-
sented by them endorsed.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
The business agent OF the Teamsters
local $50 has had the rooms somewhat
renovated and made ready for the warm
weather. One OF the most notable changes
is the vanishing OF the desk.
The bartenders have placed an ice cool
er IN the Office OF the local for the benefit
OF all visitors. This is TO save sundry
visits 10 the street when refreshments
are needed. Mr.. Agnew said that moth
Ing but union men would enjoy the bene-
NJ and that nothing but union made ice
would be used
Mr.. Lawrence A. Grace has received the
new commission as organizer for the A.
f. OF l.. the old commission having be-
come worthless on the 22d OF the month.
The corresponding secretary is having
some cards printed TO be used by the
members OF the Central body hereafter.
These viii be Issued every three months.
Mr.. Grace ls also sending out notices that
delegates are expected to be more reg
ular in attendance at the meetings OF the
body. A.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
EXTRA.
- O'CLOCK.
LOST HAND,
SUES FOR
$4,000

The suit brought by George l. Dalton
against the Rhode Island company TO
recover $4,000 for personal injuries was
put on trial before jury in Judge VII
bur's court today Mr. Dalton was In
the employ OF the defendant corpora
tion at i9 old power house on Eddy
street as an oiler on July 26, 1903, and
was put 70 work 20 complete repairs on
large steam pump.
After blocking the pump and testing
the valves 10 see that they were shut
of he went to work repacking the pump.
The plunger as he was working suddenly
started and plaintiffs right hand was
torn of.
Mr.. Dalton claims the valves Of the
pump were defective and allowed steam
10 pass In and start the pump. He as
serts that the defendant had notice Of
the defects. and that he himself was ig-
norant thereof and In the exercise Of due
care when the accident happened.
David 8. Baker and Lewis A. Water
man are counsel for plaintiff and II. w.
Hayes represents defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

OF ONE
STRIKER

There was bit Of furry at the Canal
street freight shed OF the Consolidated
Railroad company at o'clock this after
noon.
man was seen TO enter and TO engage
in conversation with one of the non
union strikers.
The Italian produced his number check
by which the new freight handlers are
identified. and handed 70 the men.
One OF the employees of the company
called for the police and an arrest was
made.
At the Central station the man gave
his name as Peter Cox
Cox is q years old. resides at "A Corey
street and is one OF the strikers
He denied that he was a walking dele
gate or picket.
Mere curiosity had led him 10 enter
upon the premises OF the railroad COM
pany.
While the first complaint preferred was
to the effect that threat had been made
10 the Italian. there did not seem TO be
anything which would bear out such an
assertion
Cox was detained in the guard room
pending further inquiry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
SECESSION SUSTAINED.
FraternaI Societies Of Massachusetts, May
Withdraw From the Supreme Lodge.

Boston. May 27--Rejecting an unfa-
vorable report by the committee on in
surance. the Massachusetts, house today
passed a bin which prevents foreign
fraternal and beneficiary corporations or
associations from doing business within
the commonwealth under n name similar
10 those OF organizations already author
ICED.
The provisions Of the bill are in accord
ance with the petition Of that faction
OF the Massachusetts, Order Of United
Workmen which favors secession from
the supreme lodge OF the order.
The passage OF the bill Is regarded as a
victory for the secessionists and. II the
measure becomes a law IL will have the
effect OF prohibiting the supreme body
from transacting any business in this
state.
The troubles OF the Massachusetts, lodge
are OF long duration and they are now
pending IN the supreme court which has
been asked 10 specify which OF the two
factions OF the grand lodge is vested with
legal authority.
The committees on tnEurHnCp reported
adversely today on the ground that moth
ing should be done In the legislature
until the court has rendered a decision.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
WATCHMEN
SHOT BY
I CRACKSMEN

New Bedford. Mass. May 27-The
onexo Mil was visited by a gang OF
professional safe blowers last night the
same gang apparently which has recently
been operating In Providence and Fall
River. AS a result. flve cracksmen will
divide less than 500 belonging to Holden.
Ieonard ard company. owners OF the
mill. whileAR Swain, a watchman at the
beacon min. nearby is nursing an injured
head and Charles Levalley. the watch
man az the Oneko mills. has a lame
shoulder and an abrasion under the
right eve as remainders OF the occasion.
II was the most daring burglary ever
committed in this city. and up to this
noon no ciew has been learned whereby
the men can be apprehended.
The watchmen were overcome and
ifastened 10 chairs In the engine room
with picture wire which the burglars
had with them. Swain was sent TO the
emergency hospital early this morning
where his wounds were dressed They
prove 10 be simply scalp wounds. He
|bled profusely and his clothing was
saturated with blood.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
TO ABOLISH
THE GRADE
CROSSING

There was meeting OF the Committee
on the abolishment OF Grade Crossings at
II o'clock this morning In Clerk ID. #.
Hayden's office. which resulted in the
completion OF an agreement between the
city and the New York. New Haven and
Hartford railroad for the abolishment OF
the grade crossings IN the limits OF the
city and tho construction OF a bridge
across the tracks at Aborn street \
copy OF the agreement has been filed with
the State Railroad Commissioners. Hon. Il.
L. Freeman.
The agreement provides for the closing
OF the crossings at Acorn. Grove and
Dyke streets and for the erection OF a
large bridge over the tracks 10 accommo-
date the traffic at this point. The ex-
pense IL 20 be borne Jointly by the city
and the railroad corporation.
The committee on grade crossings inz
cludes Mayor Augustus g Miller. chair
man. Councilman j. William Moore and
Walter F. slade. commissioner OF public
works.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
NOCUT Down
OF COAL
PRICES

New York May 27.--when the Inter
state commerce commission yesterday re-
sumed its inquiry into the alleged coal
trust companies violation OF the Sher-
man law, Commissioner Prouty requested
from Judge J. C. Campbell. representing
the Reading Company. tonnage state
ment distinguishing its collieries from
those operating companies whose coal it
carries. and distinguishing among the lat
ter coal handled by the Reading company
on coal purchase contracts and coal ham
died on other forms OF contracts.
He also requested a statement OF the
coal land and collieries investment OF the
Grading company, showing the ultimate
value OF the lands and collleries after
they were abandoned, so far as mining
operations are concerned. The same re-
quest was made Of counsel represent
ing other companies.
President Thomas OF the Lehigh Valley
road. the first witness. replied TO several
questions which the supreme court had
directed him TO answer He said that he
fixes the price OF the coal OF the Lehigh
Valley Coal company that Is sold at tide
water.
Mr.. Thomas said that he conferred with
President Baer OF the Reading and other
railroad officials before Issuing the cir
cular OF prices TO prevail beginning April
l. but denied that any agreement was
made regarding prices.
Would you raise the Lehigh Valleys
price IL you thought you could get the In
crease?" he was asked.
Yes. sir. l would"
do you think you could maintain an
advanced price IL your competitors did
not follow suit?"
mo sir. / do not"
President Thomas said there could be no
reduction from present prices because OF
commercial conditions"
In explanation OF the phrase, he said
that interference Of politicians caused the
big strike. the arbitration commission inn
posed obligations upon the producing in
terests, the mines were growing deeper
and more expensive TO operate and main
tain, all grades OF labor were at higher
wages. These were but few OF the gen.
eral conditions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises AT 4:l5 A. M
and sets at 7:l1 p. m. The tides are high
at e:57 a m. and 7:ls p. m.
The following vessels have arrived In
this port in the past "a hours:
Steamer Norman. Page. Philadelphia.
Steamer Larchmont. Wilcox, from New
York.
Steamer RosalIa Holmes New York.
Steamer Warwick Lake. Newport
Steamer Richard Borden. Ricketson,
Fall River.
Steamer islander Pettey. Tiverton.
Tug James Hughes. New York.
Tug Battler from New York
Steamer Pequot. Phillips, New York.
Schooner n. +. Van Brunt. Norfolk,
1905 tons coal for the railroad.
Schooner wilfred Fuller. Martha's
Vineyard. 80 tons fire clay TO order.
Schooner Romeo. Williams, St Johns,
$4,000 feet or lumber for Burrows and
Kenyon.
Schooner r. Arcularious, Nelson. Johns
Port. l10 tons OF stone for the state
Barge Lefty. Port Johnson, sos tons coal
for Riverside.
Barge Laura NJ. Keeler. South Amboy.
SIS tons coal for Pawtucket.
Barge Billow, Perth Amboy. 575 tons
coal for the Consumers Coal company
Barge George Hughes Port Liberty 52b
tons OF coal for the railroad.
Barge Sumner II. Mead, Hoboken. 1870
tons OF coal for Eastern Coal company
SAILED.
Tug Richmond with barges Tndianna,
Texas and Iowa.
Schooner y. j. Berwind.
Schooner George r. Dudley.
Tug James Dudley.
Tug Patience with barges f. " stet-
son, Ariadne and Grahams Polly.
Steamer Queen City
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
SUING FOR $4,000.


Cecile Caron. n lad 10 years old. has
by his next friend brought suit against
The Joslin Manufacturing company 10
recover $4,000 for personal injuries On
Nov. 80. 1909. plaintiff was employed at
defendants cotton goods manufactory
in which were certain cotton spoilers.
the gears of which spoilers were unpro-
tected.
Caron was ordered to clean the ma
chine while It was running. contrary 10
law. and some waste used in the cleaning
process caught in these unprotected
gears and his hand was drawn In and
around the shaft His right thumb was
torn of and the hand otherwise injured
Howard y. Gorham Is attorney for the
plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27
D'0YLEY
KILLED BY
A BULLET

Paris, May 27--Yvon Evans. known as
viscount DOylvey, and a son OF the
American dentist, DR. John Evans. died
yesterday at private sanatorium as the
result OF bullet wound received under
mysterious circumstances.
The family is somewhat prominent here,
Or. John Evans being n nephew OF the
Empress Eugenie in her flight from Paris
after the Franco Prussian war
Dr. John Evans, who came from Balti-
more, received the title OF the Marquis
D'oyIey. his oldest son assuming the
title Of Count D'oyley and the younger
that OF viscount D'oyley. by which titles
they were generally known.
The young son. who was "a years old.
recently became enamored OF Nine.
Pfrcker, n Peruvian. who was sojourning
at Vichy. Despite the protests OF his
family the viscount and the Peruvian
visited the Riviera together. remaining
at Cannes for soma time.
Or. Evans energetically protested
against his sons course and finally cut
OF his income. This brought tho couple
back To Paris, where they arrived a week
ago, going to the Hotel De Rlvoli.
Al o'clock laet MBonday evening a
shot was heard I'm the chamber OF the
viscount. and when the proprietor Of
the hotel reached the chamber he found
the Viscount on the bed with n wound In
his left breast. Nine. phucker. who was
in the room, said that the Viscount had
shot himself. and although weak from
the loss OF blood the wounded man
seemed 20 confirm this statement. say
ing that the shooting took place while
he was handling weapon. He was
taken 20 private sanitorium, where an
operation FOR laparotomy was performed.
yrme Fnucker remutned constantly az
his bedside.
Marquis DOyley declared yesterday
that Mime. Phucker was given provision
al liberty, but was told 20 hold herself
at the disposal OF the authorities She
bears out the theory OF suicide. by
showing two letters which Niscount
D'Oyley had addressed 20 the authori-
ties. stating that ~ was his intention 20
commit suicide owing TO family difficult
ties.
The body was conveyed TO the mo-gue
for a post-ucrtcm examination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-27

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