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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
Woodchoppsrs' Quarrel Ends in
Death Of Edmund Bourgeois.
THOS. SWEENEY UNDER ARREST
Dead Man Was 63 Years Old and Father
d Eight Children Sweeney Surprised
10 Hear Of Fatal Termination.

From the wild and sparsely settled
portion OF Rhode Island comes the news
OF another tragedy. Yesterday afternoon
Thomas Sweeney. aged SO and Edmund
Bourgeois, 90. rough wood choppers in
West Glocester quarreled and fought so
nercely that the older man met almost In
slant death while the other, Sweeney. Is
confined in the town jail charged with
manslaughter.
Both parties 20 the tragedy were resi-
dents OF the village of Cadyville. and
met early yesterday afternoon at the
house OF one. Frank Rock, on the out
skirts OF the place. At this house conver-
sation OF slanderous and excitable ma
ture developed, Bourgeois charging swee-
ney with improper conduct with his wife.
The younger man became greatly in
censed at such insinuation and the fierce,
uncomfortable nature OF the man rose
against his accuser. A fight being immi-
nent, Rock ordered both men TO quit his
house. which order they promptly obeyed.
In the open air the quarrel was contin-
ued, and when the Reach farm was
reached. but a little distance beyond
Rocks house. the men came 10 blows.
The fight was OF short duration as youth
and greater strength told I'm Sweeney $
favor and Bourgeois was left lying In the
road stunned and bleeding
Little realizing the gravity OF what had
taken place. Sweeney set out for Pascoag
10 visit his brother and not finding him at
home returned 20 Cadyville, arriving at
a
Meanwhile the dead body OF Bourgeois
was discovered and the town police noti-
fed. From Mr.. Rock the story OF the
quarrel was learned and search imme-
diately instituted for the assailant sof the
dead man. Town Sergeant Frank Phette-
place spent many hours 9 securing the
woods surrounding the scene OF the fatal
fly. assisted by all the constables within
reach. Singularly the town sergeant and
and Constable Abraham l.. Hawkins were
passing by the home OF Sweeney at the
instant OF his return. He was accosted.
his Identity established and he was
placed under arrest charged with man
slaughter He professed genuine surprise
and great agitation on learning the tragic
outcome OF the quarrel.
Medical Examiner Harris OF Chepachet
viewed the body but could not AT the
time determine actual cause of death.
Coroner Frank Davis OF Glocester II 20
conduct his inquest today.
Bourgeois was SO years old and had lived
many years In Cadyville where he had
been known as an efficient woodchopper
and had never lacked employment. He
leaves a widow and eight children.
Sweeney is a more recent arrival In the
village, coming two years ago from Put
nam, Conn. He In OF Canadian birth, and
lived with his mother and three brothers
in Cadyville up to the time OF his arrest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
SUNDAY At The PARK.
Usual Large Crowds Listen 10 Band Con-
csrk-TsnIghi "Wasasr Night.

There arc In Providence many persons
who draw the line, not sharply. but de-
cisively as TO the observance OF Sunday.
While not caring to mingle with the
masses that turn the shore resorts into
veritabie gold mines on such a day as
yesterday. they are not averse TO seeking
relief from the very evident discomfort
OF a hot and sultry day In the quieter
way embodied in going 10 the evening
concert at Roger Williams park.
There Is always a great crowd at the
park on pleasant Sunday evenings, but
the general tone is different and more In
keeping With the sanctity of Sunday.
Mr.. Church's band was at its best last
evening and each number received long
and genuine APPLAUSE The trombone
solo by Mr.. Spary. a feature always
popular with the crowd was necessarily
omitted, owing 10 illness, but The piecolo
selection by Fred Padley filled tho gap
In tho ~ oglsm most acceptably.
Tonight is Wagner Night" at the park
with the following program:
Fest March from "Tannhauser,
Wagner; overture Titus" Mozart: Sc
lection OF MINIS songs; piccolo solo. Lila
Polka" Padley Fred Padley; grand
operate selection. die Walkure." Wag-
ner: cornet solo. Alexis" Hartmann,
Bowen r. Church: selection. "Babette, -
Herbert: selection. "Albumblatt," Wag-
ner: medley overture, "A Clean OF
Heaven" Harris; selection. Chimes OF
Normandy" Planquette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
AGED WOMAN
HURT IN
COLLISION

East Warren was the scene, yesterday.
of a smash up which narrowly escaped
including a fatality. buggy In which
were riding Mr.. James +. Thurber OF
middle age. and his morther-in-iaw. Mrs.
Betsy f. Sherman, OF the great age OF
a.. both residents OF Fall River, was pro-
ceedng along Asylum Lane at a leisurels'
rate OF speed and had nearly crossed the
car tracks OF the Warren and Swansea
road at Child's avenue when car No. r.
In the Warren and Swansea service, un-
der Motorman Hebert. struck IL full
broadside completely wrecking It.
The aged Mrs Sherman was thrown
forcibly to the ground. striking on her
head. cutting her temple and sustaining
severe bruises in the fall. Her condition
was critical at a late hour last night. She
was rendered unconscious by the acct
dent and had not regained consciousness
last evening.
Mr.. Thurber. who weighs 270 pounds.
was thrown against the car fender ana
roughly rolled for some 20 yards before
the car was brought 10 a stop. He was
severely bruised and cut.
Both were taken 10 the residence OF
Miss A Cole. on Asylum lane which
place they had just left. and were attend
ed by Dr Nelson r. Hall.
The buggy was a total wreck the sole
survivor being one OF the forward wheels.
The scene OF the accident has long been
considered dangerous as the tracks run
close 20 the boundary wall on the south
side OF Childs street making approach
difficult OF detection from the side streets
to the south.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
TWO LIVES
LOST AT
WARWICK

Michael Fiavin and william Dunn.
employees of The Shepard company. who
had been the guests OF Mr. and Mrs. Jor-
emiah Connors OF 217 Fountain street, lost
their lives while taking a bath.
Mr.. Connors is head waiter at The We'll
lington, and as Dunn was a recent ar
rival from Boston. thought 20 make
tho day pleasant for him and Flavin, who
belonged in Colorado
The Young men decided TO take a bath.
After hiring a boat and rowing across
from Oakland Beach. and having donned
garments suitable Cor the purpose en-
tered the water.
On the Oakland Beach side of the cove
the land slopes gradually. making II
perfectly safe for all Ia enter the water.
On the Warwick Neck side the beach
ends abruptly, and for q few inches the
depth increases to 20 feet
None of the party was aware OF that
fact
one Of the young men challenged the
other TO swim the greater distance, and
while neither could take a stroke, each
entered into the spirit OF the occas on.
With n shout they plunged I'm, expect
4 -
Irstead they shipped over the oigc ot
the steep bank and weer at once In life
and death struggle.
MI Connors we IT TO the assistance D.
the drowning men and almost Eharcd
their fate.
They clutched at bin. tore his clothing
scratched his ne,k, Acd then losing cpn-
sciousness, sank from sight.
Capt, Binns sailed over 10 the spot and
with the assistance OF others recovered
their bodies at o'clock, two hours and
a half after the drowning
Or. John Winsor, OF Coventry, medi-
cal examiner for the first district was
called, as DR.. Christie of the second dis
trict Is absent from the state.
Commodore William X. Tfllinghasi
placed his launch at the disposal OF Dr.
| Winsor and with others materially aided
him in the performance OF his duty.
! DR. Charles V. Chapin, superintendent
! Of health who spends his summers 81
! Oakland Beach was one OF many who saw
| the accident. and with his son went tc
render what assistance he could. but
! found he was not needed.
Dr Winsor left Charles G.. and Fredor'
! ick Cooper who had rendered consider.
/ able assistance In charge OF the remains
| III the undertaken came.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
GEN,BRAYT0N
PAYS VISIT
TO BLOCK |.

Coupled with the violent controversies
that have agitated the currents Of affairs
on Block Island the news OF the arrival
can leader OF the state. on the Mount
Hope yesterday. caused moro than a few
OF the New shorehamites 10 look wise
and wink significantly.
The general went to the Spring holss
whore lie has been a visitor for the past
q years. ani was entertained by B T..
Mitchell. formerly a member OF the gen
eral assembly.
when asked II II was TO take hand in
the political difficulties. OF which the
resent steamboat trouble is an outgrowth,
1en 3ravton raid:
. ''During my stay here I shall not delve
In political matters. intend 20 make
friendly call on many OF my old-ume
friends, but politics will not be dis
He also said that he expected Mrs.
Brayton here this week. and that she
and the trained nurse We're 10 remain
with him throughout his stay on the ISL
and.
Upon the advice OF my physician
came to Block Island to spend the hot
days OF August =.
II will probably remain on the island
until the termination OF the warm
weather. My eyes are the source Of puch
trouble TO me and selected hotel
Where L could nave the green grass 10
look upon in an endeavor 70 restore my
impaired eyesght."
Since Friday Lieut.. Gov Utter has
been registered at the same house and In
view OF this fact, despite the generals :
resolution. II Is possible that slight
tinge OF political talk might creep into
conversations which they may have. and
as ono man who noted the coincidence
stated. "The atmosphere OF the place
can't be beaten for Matching up plans
that will work"
Another man who can talk and 40
things that have a political significance.
though OF a slightly different complexion,
is also on the island. and he, too. says
he is not on a political errand. Simply
a friendly visit was what Edward NJ. Sui
Ivan. the young attorney from Cranston
says he was paying. His stay was "a
terminate today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
N NEWPORT

Week Days. a. M; s p. m. Sundays
~ 30 10 a m: and p m, Leaye ave newPors
p. m. Sundays s, II 40 a. m. 5:15. e:l6 p. m.
Excursion Tickets 90 Cents.
PRUDENCE AND coNANIcUT.
The first a. m. boat from Newport to
providence and last 2. IN. boat from Proyi,
conanicut Parks daily. Sundays Included.
taking freight week days only.
Fridays only stop az Prudence and Con-
m. from Newport. for Passengers only.
FIELDS POINT. eoYpEN HEIGHTS,
CRESCENT PARK AND ROCKY POINT
WEEK DAYS
Steamers leave Providence for
FIELDS PO1ET-At T. Q, 10. IL and
every 30 minutes until $50 (then e:l6 and
ossys m rss sss;u1says fon, Ssny s So SO hstaTns % Il %
and hourly until .. M. then 500 and 7:lc
poYDEN HEIGHTS. n;D a. m and
leave Boyeen Heights ll:5o a. m. and
fss,ry hourly until ago p m. then 7;0 D. m.
cRBscpNT PxRK-7. a. m. and
hourly until .. M. then .5 30. .S:l6 and
p; m. (saturdays only s:45) Extra SER
fSS S@ ffSrsays @ % until NTH . sys' M R.sSqa
ing leave CRESCENT Park $50. .7:t5. io6s
a. m.and hourly until $50 p. M. then s:45
esG ana B:vO p. m, Extra service 5atur-
| days-l1:l rs a. m. and Is minutes past the
hour until 4:l5 I'm addition TO regular time
table
ROCKY POINT-week days hourly
| from 500 q. m. until 500 p. m, then 61f
| p. m. Returning, leave Rocky Point hour
| ly from le:15 a. m. until 5:i5 p. m, then
800 and 500 p. m.
'Stop at Riverside and Silver Spring
All freight should be unloaded on the
wharf lb minutes before leaving time OF
steamer 10 insure shipment No freight
| transported Sunday.
Large and small steamer to charter for
day and evening parties on spplics ton 20
III. y. WINDSOR. Passenger Agent.
Il. BUFFUM. Supt. Transportation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01

But. mamma, he called me a pie
face"
THAT didn't hurt you did it?"
1T didn't. mamma, until he began 10
mash the crust with his knuckles -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01

There was a young woman Miss Koenig
Who. when they had asked her 20 soenig,
Gave a toss OF her head,
Looked at them and said
II aint going 10 do no such a thoenig -
Houston Post.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
AUTO CLUB
ON TOUR
ONCE MORE

Having met with such unbounded sue
cess in the past runs OF this season. the
Rhode Island Automobile club Is con-
templating another tour which will start
next Saturday, having az destination
Onset. Mass.
Encouraged by the successes OF the sea-
son and the tour 90 st. Louis. so far as
completed. the club Is going 20 make its
third long run OF the season and the
fourth in all. In addition 10 the plans
for these events. the club has been max
ing arrangements for the meeting OF the
club to be held at Narragansett park in
the early part OF September
Should the program which the club has
followed SO far continue II will have a
record for club touring equal TO IL not
better than any other club In the Ameri-
can Automobile association. The run for
next Saturday and Sunday will be 10
onset. Mass, a distance OF about il5
miles. The route will be through War
rem, FAN River. Mattapoisett. Marion and
Wareham, supper will be served at the
Glen Cove hotel at Z o'clock. and rooms
for the party will be reserved az the
Hotel Onset. No program has been made
for Sunday morning. Probably n different
route win be taken for the return trir
10 Providence. but IL will not be laid on,
until Saturday evening.
The following machines were delivered
during the past week: Wintons TO Joseph
Schedley and c. NJ. Welch; a Knox tc
g. n. Hart: Franklns 10 Col Frank w
Tillinghast and DIR. ". l.. Munroe.
In Manchester. ~. H.. they have the
limit. According 10 local journal. the
chief OF police has given special instruc-
tions that the recently enacted ordinance
be properly complied with. II provides
a speed OF five miles an hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01

Cats -scatt. II. u. scatergood: onaway,
r. w. Comstock; Mblem. O. Y. Darling:
Elizabeth. W. ID. Wood Marion, !. II.
Bullock: Amphitrite. A. l.. Knight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
STEAMER MT. HOPE FOR
BLOCK ISLAND

Week Days a. m. Sundays 10 a. m.
Returning 3 u. m. Week Days. (S:l0 y. m.
Sundays)
Excursion Tickets Sfoo.
NARRAQANsETT PIER.
Week Days D. m. Sundays 10 a. m.
and p. m. Returning, Week Days $40
and Sundays 4:20 and 5:ib p. m.
Excursion Tickets rs Cents,
LEAVE PROVIDENCE FOR
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

MRS wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over SIXTY years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success II
soothes the child. softens the gums al.
lays all pain. cures wind collie, and 10 the
best remedy for Diarrhoea. IL will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists in every part OF the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
CONDUCTORS OUTING.
Providence Division, 0. R. C., $40, Enter
faInsd Men From All Divisions al Hauterlve.

There were great many trains that
run yesterday with spare conductors In
charge all over New England and we'll
down into New York and PENNSYLVANIA
for tho accredited punchers OF tickets
and collectors Of fares were gathered in
q grove overlooking the bay not very far
from this city and were enjoying real
Narragausett clambake az Hauterive.
The outing was under tho auspices ofthe
local division .s~ tho order Of Railway
Conductors who entertained delegations
from Boston, Philadelphia. Jersey City.
Hartford. New Haven and other nearby
divisions
A party of the delegates from Connecti-
cut and New York occupied two cars on
the end OF tho White Mountain express
and we're pretty well shaken up by tho
collision with the freight train near New
Haven. All arrived I'm safety, however,
and after reaching the grounds near Sill
yer Spring proceeded 20 disport them
selves In a manner best suited go their
Individual tastes untIl tho clans and nx-
in's were ready.
Then the Massachusetts and Rhode ISL
and fellows took hold and showed the un-
initiated chap how 90 eat clans and as
they proved apt pupils the quantity OF
good rnTnRS ThRF tHe W Or more puhch-
ers OF tickets got away with was tremen-
dous.
Last night they hied themselves back
20 their town and today they are telling
their friends all about Il.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-01
SPECIAL ROUND TRIP RATES VIA
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN nv

therea fter. on each Tuesday during July
and August. iec4. the Chicago Great West
ern Railway will sell round trip tickets at
LaEgan, Alb and Field. b. G. For fur
ther information apply 10 any Great
Western agent. or J. p. Elmer. o. p. A..
Chicago. III:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-23
Observations By BUNNY,

There is going to be a mighty
serious accident happen down at the
Santa Fe depot some of these morn
ings unless the company puts in a
hagman at the crossing. Had it not
been for the timely warning of a
business man this morning lady who
was endeavoring to cross in front of a
switching freight train might have
been hurt badly. Great Bend is
certainly an important enough station
to deserve hagman.
A. S. Allen says that he has reliable
information to the effect that the
Japanese have even taken Peruna.
1t seems a mi ghty strange thing to
me, when certain people lose money
on a horse race, that they should
jump onto the directors of the fair
and blame them for it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-23
PubIication Notice.

First published in the DEMOCRAT Sept. 9, 1oo4-I
The State of Kansas,
To Marshall s. Way and William G. Rupert;
You and each of you are hereby notified that
you have been sued in the district court of Barton
County, State of Kansas. by o. W. Dawson, and
that you must answer the petition filed on the
9th day of September, 1904, in said cause, on or
before the 10Th day of October 1904 the a1lega-
tfons of said petition will be taken true, and
a jud gment viii be rendered against you and in
favor of the said o. ". Dawson, adjudg inE him to
be the absolute owner of lot fourteen block one
hundred and twenty, in the city Of Great Bend,
County of Barton and State of Kansas, and quiet
ing his title to said premises against any and
all claims, right, title interest or lien of you or
either of you to said premises or any part Thereof
OsMoND & COLE, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Great Bend. Kansas, Sept. g, 1904.
ATTEST: W. B. LUCAS,
Clerk of said court.
By c. F. YoUNKIN, Deputy
SEAL 96a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-23

St. Petersburg, Sept. lit is re.
ported here that the outposts have
been the scene of skirmishes between
attachments of troops south of Muk-
den and also in the direction of Lao
Yang, and the report is considered to
indicate that general engagement is
imminent towards the east. The
movements of General Kuroki are
still yelled with mystery. It is the
opinion of the general staff that
General Kuropatkin does not intend
to hold Mukden against the assaults
of the Japanese army, unless some
unexpected favorable course arises.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-23
4 WRECK APIECE.
Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific Each Have
A Smash-Up Friday Night.

The Missouri Pacific branch pas
senger train between here and Hos
ington broke intwo and ran together
about miles north of Great Bend
last night and smashed things up con-
siderably. A refrigerator car loaded
with ice was badly damaged and the
wrecking crew was busy pretty near
all night in fixing things up. Brake
man Wood had a rib broken and
shoulder dislocated by large COM
mercial trunk being thrown against
him. No otherl accidents accured
with the exception that several on the
train received bruises more or less
painful. Therewere no cars derailed
Brakeman Wood is now in the Y. NJ.
c. A. hospital at Hoisington.
A wreck accured on the Santa Fe
one and one-half miles west of the
station of Spearville last night, a
freight being derailed by defective
track. One brakeman who is supposed
to live in Newton and whose name is
said to be w. B. Durth was killed.
This is the only casualty which has
been reported.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-23
First published in the DEMOCRAT Aug. Do, 1904
Notice of Final Settlement.

The State of Kansas, &C
Barton County
In the Probate Court in and for said County.
In the Matter of the Estate of Caroline Nos
trand. Deceased
Cred itors and all other persons interested in the
aforesaid Estate are hereby notified that shall
apply to the Probate Court, in and for said
County, sitting at the Court House. in Great
Bend, County of Barton. State of Kansas, on the
18th day of October a. D. 1904, for full and final
settlement Ct said Estate.
WILLIAM E. NosTRAND, Executor of the Estate
of Caroline Nostrand, deceased
Great Bend, Ks, Aug. %, a. D. 1904. 24-2T
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-23
Scrap On Main Street.

Brodle Woods and Marion
Rockets got into row Saturday
afternoon in Green's restaurant on
south Main street, and Ricketts, swore
out warrant for the arrest of Woods
on the charge of assault. The case
was continued by Justice Jennison
until Monday at 2 o'clock.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-23

Cairo, Ills. sept. ia report
comes in by messenger, from Bryan's
Landing, saying that six men were
killed near there this morning in a
race not. A white man, it appears,
lost heavily while shooting craps with
a party of negroes. He left the Farty,
but shortly returned with a rifle,
and was accompanied by armed
friends. They opened fire, to which
the negroes responded, they having
anticipated an attack had also armed
themselves.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-23
Democrat Committee iustIins.

Washington, Sept, 16-The Demo
cratic Congressional Committee has
sent out hundreds of letters to the
prominent democrats in Congress
urging them to make speeches in be-
halt of the Democratic ticket during
the campaign, under the direction OF
the committee.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-23
Separate Schools For CofteyviIIe.

Coffeyville, Kans., Sept. 18.-The
colored school question which has
been troubling the school board and
the colored citizens of this city for
the past few years, was settled last
night when the school board adopted
the plan of setting aside five rooms in
the city for the exclusive use of the
negro children. Colored teachers
will be employed. The colored
citizens agreed to this plan and the
utmost harmony prevails.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-23

Friedrichsrue. Ger, Sept. 49,
Prince Herbert Bismarck died on the
morning of the 18th. at 1915 CLOCK,
from cancer. The end was painless.
He leaves five children, three girls
snd two boys. His title and fortune
goes to his seven year old son.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-23
Topeka. Kans.. Sept. 10

Topeka, Kans., Sept. 19.-Four
thousand dollars were awarded L. H.
Bird, Frisco Engineer, by the
Federal grand jury at Wichita today,
for damages he suffered when his
train was blown up by powder near
Beaumont, Kansas, year ago. Bird
sued for twenty-five thousand. He
was hurled three hundred feet by the
explosion, and three other men were
killed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-23
Hulme's Store Bur sianized.

Burglars entered G.. H. Hulme's
store Tuesday night by breaking a
pane of glass in the west fro,-t door
and secured in the neighborhood of
fifty dollars worth of merchandise. U p
to this date no clue to the robbers has
been obtained.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-09-23

The Western Union has been of
fcially selected by the national com
mittees as the telegraph company
through which the election bulletins
will be sent.