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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23
WARREN.

Tobin Post. @. A. r., held a meeting
in their hall on State street last night.
Reports were read by members who were
I'm attendance at the convention In Bos-
ton. The latter part OF the evening was
devoted TO social exercises
The committee appointed for the lawn
party OF the Warren artillery the last
four evenings of this week met In Armory
hall last night and transacted n number
OF business matters OF Importance
A large elm tree standing In front OF
the residence OF William williams on
Main street was partially demolished by
last weeks storm, and yesterday a force
OF workmen employed by the highway de-
partment were engaged In saving down
the broken parts.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert wllmarth OF East
Providence have been visiting friends In
town the past few days.
Misses Louise. Gertrude and Lavinia
Brown are enjoying visit at Cottage
City
The Warren National band will present
another I'm their series OF concerts tonight
on the common. Leader Robert Jones
has prepared a carefully selected program
OF popular and classical selections.
Mr.. Frank Barker and wife are enjoying
a weeks vacation at Vineyard Haven,
Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23
ROOSEVELTS A PICNICING.
Went 10 James, Highest Point on Long
Island For the Day.

Oyster Bay, L. l., Aug 2s-President
and Mrs. Roosevelt extended their horse
back ride yesterday to Jaynes. about nine
miles from Sycamore HILL the highest
point on Long Island, where Roosevelt
family picnic was held.
The participants in the outing. In ad-
dition to the president and his immediate
family, Included members of the families
OF W. Emlen Roosevelt, J. West Roose-
Welt, Mrs. James A Roosevelt and p.
Reeve Merritt.
The point on which the picnic was held
is a delightful spot, from which a fine
view OF both the north and south sides
OF Long Island sound may be obtained.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt ar
rived at Sycamore Hfll about 4:30 O'Clock.
many OF the others not returning until
later.
Soon after his return to Sycamore Hill
the president was Joined by Secretary
Loeb, and together they transacted con-
siderable business which had accumulated
since their arrival here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23
CENTRAL FALLS.

Alexander Adams and Joseph Burns
were held by Judge Choauet for the grand
Jury on charge OF stealing brass pipe
from the building formerly used by the
New England Electrolytic Copper com
pany. The men denied that they were
guilty. Detective Coombs investigated the
case.
A dozen applications for membership
we're received at last evenings meeting
OF Central Falls Aerie. #. o .E.
Judge Choquet yesterday sentenced Eda
Ellen to the state farm as a disorderly
person.
officer Woodward quelled a disturbance
on Broad street last night
Veteran firemen are very busy perfect
ing plans for the Labor day muster.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23

ONE HAT
COST Three
LIVES

Boston. Aug 1s-By the capsdEing of
a small catboat of Boston Light yester-
day afternoon three person lost their
lives. The accident occurred between 3
and 4 o'clock but news OF 1t did not reach
the city until evening. when the Gloucesr
ter fishing schooner william IL. Cross
reached port. having on board the only
other two members of the sailing party
who were resusd. and the body Of one OF
the victims.
The drowned are: Carl IAndquist- 80
years old. 10 Lawrence street. Cambridge: :
Mary Ancorson. 10 years old. a step
daughter OF Lindquist, who lived At the
same address; Ralph Jacobson, Is years
old. Sc Kirkland street. Cambridge.
el years old a sister OF Mary Ancorson:
Carl Umbert OF Hough's Neck. Quincy.
The party had been sailing about in
the harbor In the catboat Vision during
the day. and was preparing to return TO
Hough's Neck. when a hat blew over
board.
Carl Umbert. who was steering the
Vision, manoeuvred the boat until the
hat was almost within reach All OF the
party then rushed TO the leeward side OF
the boat. the rail went under water. and
at the same time sudden souall capsized
the craft
Tho overturning OF the Vision was wit
messed by the crew OF the William H.
Cross. Capt William Chstwend Of the
fishing schooner Immediately put about
and reached the scene OF the accident In
about 10 minutes.
Harriet Ancorson and Carl Umbert.
who were floating in the water. were
taken on board the schooner. and a
search was made for the other members
OF the sailing party. The body OF Carl
Lindquist was found later. but no trace
OF the other bodies was discovered.
Harriet Ancorson at first was believed
sto be dead. but was finally resuscitated
partially. and when the schooner reached
port she was taken TO the City hospital.
At the time OF the accident a squally
10-knot breeze was blowing. The crew
o. the fishing schooner said last night
that in their opinion no accident would
have happened IL proper care had been
exercised.
Iindquist was a drsughtsman in the
employ OF the Blake Pump Works In
East Cambridge. This morning marked
the beginning Of his vacation. His wife.
two children and three step-chldren
survive him.
Umbert was a friend OF the ILndaust
family. and Ralph Jacobson was q neigh
Dor. Mrs. LAndquist's first husband lost
his by drowning IL years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23

One of the best known men in this
place came into the square yesterday
morning with his face and hands badly
scratched.
OF course. every one wanted to know
what had happened to him, and he with
a blush on his pleasant face. stated that
while he was enjoying his morning meal,
without a moments warning the greater
part of the ceiling OF the dining room
fell squarely upon the table and that not
only he, but his wife, had sustained sun
dry scratches and were Obliged to in
vite themselves out to the home Of a
neighbor for breakfast. IL was proven
he told the truth, for later in the day the
room was in the hands of a plasterer.
Mr.. Jed Gardier and his right bower,
Arthur Allen, are. since o'clock this
morning the happy possessors OF about
one bushel OF schlmp and these they ex-
pect to exchange for about l50 squeteague
tomorrow
Mr.. William Jordan Of Bullock's Point
avenue has for his guest his brother.
Charles, who Is resident OF northern
New York.
Captain Fred Goff will take large
party OF we'll known residents OF this
place TO Potter's Cove Thursday in his
launch May" where a clambake will
he served
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23
PkWTUCKET.

The committees on qualifications and
Superintendent o'Brien. Frank r. Mason
was selected as sub master at tho high
school and Roy Davis as English instruct
or there. Miss Lottie Devlin was Sc
lected as teacher in Greek and Latin M
the same Institutions Mr.. Mason and
Mr.. Davis have Ane regulations as teach
ers. Miss Devlin r. Pawtucket young
woman and Is graduate of Brown uni
versity.
Squantum tribe. + q. r. NJ. was pre-
sented by the great sachem and senior
sagamore with banner last evening
for the largest percentage in gain OF
members Of the order The meeting of
the tribe was very interesting one.
Though the Joint committee on Fire
department ~ the city council was In
session two hours last night no bids were
awarded for the work on the new FIRE
station.
Mayor Higgins has decided tho city
can offer n reward not to exceed $500 for
the capture of the horse slasher" His
honor will bring the matter before tho
board tomorrow evening.
Important improvements arc TO be made
IN the Y NJ G. A. hall of St Mary's
parish
Great enthusiasm for the state parade
of the order was shown az last nights
meeting ~ Pawtucket council X OF q.
+ Special oflccr bibbie arrested n man
who had broken tho seal of a car loaded
with cotton and gone 20 sleep on the
I cotton.
John r. Smith while nj work AZ the
Narragansett Machine company about a
molding machine had his left hand caught.
DIR Gardner found - necessary n ampu-
tate Smiths Index finger
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23
The News Of the State.
VALLEY VILLAGES
Mrs. Carro|I'S Funeral Largely
Attended, Mrs. Mary {.
Jackson's Funeral Notes.

This morning form the ss. Peter and
Paul church at Phenix the funeral OF
Mrs Thomas NJ Carroll who died sud
denly at her home in Phenix on Sunday
mornig. was held. The service was very
largely attended there being relatives
from all parts Of the state while the
friends from the Valley numbered among
the hundreds The church was we'll filled
with the large gathering OF mourning
friends, and the service which was con-
Quoted by Rev. Father Bardy. was filled
soemnity. There were also large unm-
Der OF floral pieces from the relatives
and friends. Following the mass the re-
mains were taken TO the Catholic ceme-
tary In Phenix where they were Inferred.
the sons OF the deceased woman acting
as bearers. The deceased was 81 years
old and is survived by seven children,
who are. Hugh Michael, Thomas A,
Elizabeth, John. Mary and Alice.
This afternoon az the grave in the
Knotty Oak cemetary, the last sad rites
over the remains OF Mrs. Mary E.. the
widow OF the late Robert Jackson were
OF her son In Cranston on saturday: ana
the remains were brought TO the Valley
yesterday. The deceased was formerly a
resident OF Arctic Center. her husband
for years being the proprietor OF the
Charter Oak hotel.
VILLAGE HAPPENINGS.
The chorus Is to sing at the lawn party
to be held this week at Pastime park
for the benefit OF the fund OF the G.. A.
r. TO purchase a soldiers monument
met last evening at the post hall and
| held their regular rehearsal.
horse attached to light wagon
and tied 10 a post near Arctic Center
square. yesterday afternoon was fright
| ened by a passing automobile and broke
| the hitchings and ran away. In front
| OF one of the big stores on tie square
! the animal tried oenter by the door but
the wheels became caught on a post and
| the animal was captured. Several parts
OF the rig were broken but the damage
| was slight.
The New Century Volunteer band OF
Fiskville gave another concert puon the
new band stand last evening. The con-
cert was well attended and the music
was OF the usual order.
The repairs being made by the Coven-
try road commissioners in district No. 2
at Harris is improving. The cutters upon
one side OF the road are being paved and
other improvements are being made.
John II. Sweet and daughter Hattie, OF
River Point left yesterday for St. Louis,
where they will attend the fair
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23
MURPHY GETS INSTRUCTIONS
Timn,ny Leader Gets Gained Down by
Taggart, Meyer and Rode.

New York. Aug. 23.-Charles r. Murphy.
Tammany hall leader. has seen great
light and after an hours conference with
National Chairman Tsggart. State Chair
man Cord Meyer and William F. Rode.
in charge of the state committees bureau
Of organizat ton, he was as mild as dove
when Patrick II. McCarren's name was
mentioned In Tammany hall.
Mr.. Murphy was accompanied by SEN
ator Victor J. Dowling when he went n
national Democratic headquarters imme-
diately on his arrival from Long Branch
early yesterday. AS soon as Messrs.
Meyer and Rode arrived. the four New
YorNers we're provided with n special
room I'm which TO thresh out the matter
OF Murphy's grievance against McCarren.
MIR. Murphy and Mr.. Meyer did most
of the talking Mr.. Murphy was given
TO understand that Judge Parker's friends
will not interfere and force McCsrren
out OF the executive chairmanship TO
satisfy any personal grievance
Mr.. Taggart soon az Mr. Murphy
had demanded that the national commit
tee take mp the matter. announced that
II must be settled outside. and washed
his hands of the arsir.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23
NEGRO SHOT
AND BODY
BURNED

Cedartown. Ca, Aug. Aim Glover. q
negro. was shot to death last night near
the home OF n white girl he had assaulted
and his body dragged distance OF about
a mile into this city and burned at the
stake on the public square. mob es-
timated at 500 composed the shooting and
burning party.
punished was that OF committing criminal
assault upon Levia Reeves. the 13-year-old
daughter OF a well known farmer.
The true story of the crime Is the most
revolving that had ever been given to the
public from this immediate section OF tho
country.
After the little girl had protected the
negro from the attack OF large dog
owned by her father, he followed her TO
the pasture where she was taking a COW,
caught her. choked her to insensibility
and left her bleeding and unconscious In
a cornheld This occurred yesterday
morning.
Bloodhounds have been on the negro's
track all day. and he was captured some
distance away late yesterday afternoon
and carried to the home OF the girl. who
unhesitatingly identihed him as her
assailant.
In the meantime a crowd OF fully 500
persons had gathered and summary Jus
tice was meted out 20 the negro. as s--p
a Il was learned that the young girl had
positively identified him. The negro con-
fessed his guilt Immediately the crowd
took him away from the posse which had
captured him and his body was riddled
with bullets.
The crowd continued 20 gather. and
when the march back to town with the
dead body began fully 1000 persons had
ioined the procession. BY the time the
crowd reached Cedartown several hun
dred more had been added To the crowd.
About 2oo0 persons witnessed the burn
ing as best they could In the moonlight
IN the most conspicuous place on Main
street.
The town is in fever ~ excitement,
but II is thought no trouble will follow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23

Mathew Jackson. who resides on Pine
street. made complaint at the Central sta
tion last night that when in n house on
Pine street, he had been assaulted by a
man who smashed cuspidore on his
Jacksons nose. incidentally Mathews s
nose was smashed. The police are in
Yestlgntlng the affair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23
May need
BRYAN'S,
EL0QUENCE

New York. Aug. 25.-Much against their
inclination the Democratic campaign man.
ayers may be forced to summon william
Jennings Bryan to this state to make
speeches.
They are badly frightened over the cam
paign which the supporters OF Tom Wat
son threaten and the enthusiasm which
watson's speech OF acceptance OF the
Populist nomination at Cooper Union last
week aroused
The detection OF the silver Democrats
and the radicals who acclaim Rryan as
their idol, who will not support Parker.
was the subject OF several conferences in
tho Hoffman House and at Chairman Tag
CARTS headquarters last week.
The audience which cheered Watsons
witty speech at Cooper Union was largely
made up OF this element OF the Democ-
racy, and Il Is feared that the candidacy
OF watson and Tibbles and the determine
ton OF the Peoples party TO run an cleo
toraly ticket In this state will take many
thousand Democratic votes away from
Parker.
Bryan, Il Is thought, might hold ths
radicals in line II he were 10 come here
and make one speech in this city and =
couple more up the state.
Inc deichteu presluentlal Chnuldatc nan
placed himself at the disposal OF the Dem
ocratic committee for speechmaking pur-
poses, but. In view OF his left-handed sup
prot OF Parker on the editorial page OF tho
Commoncr. Messrs. Sheehan, Nicoll. Bel
mont and Hlll are afraid to trust him at
lafse-in this state
They fear his speeches will DO more
harm than good.
Tom Taggsrt and Pat McCarren have
advised that Bryan be brought here to
counteract the rising Watson sentiment
among the irreconcilable Bryan Demo-
Gratis
The Pops have not had a presidential
ticket In New York state since 1892. when
Weaver was the candidate. lie polled IS
i26 votes The Watson and TIbbles cleo
toral ticket will have 20 be nominated by
petition TO get on the official ballots. and
the work Of getting 80 signatures In each
county has already been begun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23

East Providence branch OF The News IL
at l Taunton avenue. Telephone n2-2,
East Providence.
At the meeting OF the veteran fremen
last evening all arrangements were com
pleted for the trip 20 Taunton tomorrow.
and car will leave the square for that
city at 7:S0
After the meeting the Geyser was taken
out and given trial. and IL she will only
act al the muster az well as she looked,
with new coat OF paint and decorations,
this morning while being put on board
OF fiat car 10 be forwarded to Taunton
this afternoon in charge OF most worthy
member or the company. the vets feel
that she will return with a handsome
prize.
GOT 90 DAYS.
The colored woman who raised a row on
Water street last evening was srraigned
In the Seventh, district court this morning
on the charge OF making an assault upon
James Farmer and was sent to jail for 90
days
Mr Farmer. who In also colored, went
70 the Rhode Island hospital this morning
for surgical attendance. The woman was
recorded as Annie Doe, as she told Chief
OF Police Adams that she was not the
owner OF a last name.
THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
At the meeting OF the school committee
last evening there was nothing OF i'm
portance TO claim attention. The most
interesting matter were a number OF un-
signed letters sent to the superintendent,
which intimated that IL would be wise
for them TO reappoint one or two teachcrs
that had been suspended. The letters
went into the waste basket The superin-
tendent stated that a number of new
typewriters were needed at the Bgh
school
MINOR MENTION
Two carloads OF pleasure seekers. under
ths auspices OF the Ladies' auxiliary con-
nected with the Imperial Social club. left
thu square last evening for the Ivoon-
suuatucket casino at Centerdale. All
who went report a most enjoya ple outing.
A large delega ton from Watchemoket
tribe OF Red Men visited Squantum tribe
at Valley Falls last evening. they being
presented with a handsome banner for
adding the largest number OF names to
their roster during the year.
At the session OF the probate court yes-
terday. James Canning was appointed
guardian for r. o. Dyer The bond was
SIS 900. which was furnished by the
American Security company
Mr.. Joseph Cushman, clerk for j. j.
Sullivan. entertained A party of lady
friends at Nayatt Sunday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23
Two Ways

Have you noticed a difficulty in breath
lns-short. quick breath-when you are
walking. going up stairs. singing. or are
angry and excited? You may not think
what this means. but doctors will tell you
Il means weak heart action.
Take Dr Miles New Heart Cure at
once. IL will strengthen and build up the
weakened nerves and muscles OF the
heart. and make you strong and healthy.
This IL one way-the right way.
Neglect II little while, and you will
then notice Fluttering. Palpitation. Dizzi-
ness. Painting Spells. Pain In Region of
heart. side and shoulders, stomach and
Kidney troubles. This II serious.
IL is the other way-the wrong way
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23

Old Satan won't find many Idle people
IN Newport these days TO pat up 10 mis-
chief The fashionablee are too busy
watching their Jewels and Keeping their
eyes open for the nrst man with the
souare-creased t-ousers.-Newark Adver-
taeex.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23
DR.. Miles Heart Cure

IL safe. sure remedy. and IL curing
Heart Disease right along. as thousands
will testify.
"I had enlargement OF the heart. The
doctors said could live but a short time.
7 took Dr Miles New Heart Cure. which
restored me "a perfect health
A. VI BASSETT wellington. Ohio.
The first bottle will benefit IN not, the
druggist will return your money.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23

- husband and wife never really know
each other mused Uncle Jerry Peebies.
until he's secn her n curl papers and
she's seen him Shawn himself ~ the Kit
chen window. w."-Chicago Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23

What was tho first thing YOU bought
AT the falr?'
"A ticket home. 7 wanted to be sure
OF that."--Cleveiand Plain Dealer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23

olenyville branch OF the fIoVloehSe
News at Henernans News store' 40
hartford avenue Telephone 40-West.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23
RIVERSIDE.

Items OF news can be left at Goffs res
taurant on Bullock's Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-23
EAST PROVIDENCE
Veteran Fir0men Expect TO Make
Good Showing at Taunton.
Co|ored Woman Sent to Jail
for go Days for Assault.

East Providence branch OF The News IL
at ! Taunton avenue. Telephone n2-2,
East Providence.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-02
Statement of public Debt.

Washington, November 1.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows that
at the close of business October 81 the
public debt, less cash in the treasury,
amounted to $685. Isl, 652, which is in
crease for the month of $4,404715. This
Increase is principally accounted for by a
decrease of 5000, 1856 in the amount. Of
yash on hand.
The debt is recapitulated as follows
Interest bearing debt, 1896 1910
Debt on which interest has ceased since
maturity, $1,762, 700.
Debt bearing no interest $12S3,140,449
This amount however, does not include
n,021, $4,000 in certificates and treasury
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-11-02
Mr. ard Mrs. Jobn G. Murray Of Balti-

Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Murray Of Baiu-
more also sent an electrical in cut-glass'
Some of the handsomest gifts came
from the employees of the woodward Iron
company and the Dolomite mines. FROM
the white employees of the Woodward
Iron company there was a solid silver
and gold coffee set and the foremen sent
an especial gift in cut glass. The colored
employees sent a fish set in blue and gold'
with decoration in pink roses.
The coal workers in the Dolomite mines
gave a set of plates, blue and gold, and
another gift from the employees at the
Dolomite mines was a Venetian vase.
From the red ore division of the Wood
ward Iron company came chest of sill
yer. Mr.. Samuel Stewart, master me-
chanic, and Mr.. j. A. Eastes, superintend-
ent of the coke department, sent cut
glass punch bowl.
The employees of the Birmingham Rail-
way Light and Power company sent a
claret set