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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
White men
HEIRS OF
NEGRESS

Washington. Aug. BINARY Alexander
Almarolia. a negress. who died recently.
left a will which cuts Off all her negro
relatives and beaueaths the whole OF her
estate. valued at $4,000. TO two young
white men, Lewis Alexander, 27 years OF
age and Joe Alexander. "a years OF age.
whom she had adopted in their infancy
and reared until they reached the age
OF maturity.
The woman was educated and became
proficient as nnguist She wrote, spoke
and readily understood English. French.
German. Italian and Spanish. and was an
accomplished musician. She also had
an uncommon amount OF business sense.
administering her husbands affairs with
remarkable success. and with him ac-
cumulating fortune.
II was a subject OF remark % years
ago that the Almarolia woman was rear
ing IN her home two white boys. Though
they bore the same family name. II was
observed that they resembled one another
little. IL at all, and II was significant that
their names corresponded with the middle
name OF the Almarolia woman.
In addition TO the win leaving all her
property TO the two boys their foster
mother left four typewritten pages. d.
recting them to open large trunk after
her death and 1nd there certain valuable
papers which would protect their rights
and clear up the mystery that invests
their lives
The story OF the adoption OF these two
white children by this woman Is not un-
known TO a fen members OF the legal
profession In Washington. and moro than
one effort has been made by influential
persons TO induce one OF the foster
brothers TO claim his paternity and make
a legal fight for rights that are said 10
ia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20

Joseph Gafrney. the local agent OF the
Consolidated company. with his bride, re-
turned from their wedding tour last even
Ing and have taken up their residence at
the home OF the brides parents on Lin
coin avenue
Mr. and Mrs. Gaffney visited New York
city. Albany. Syracuse and Osweeo. AT
the latter city they were the guests OF
Mr. Gafrney's brother
Charles u. Sartell OF Grafton, Is the
guest of his sister. Mrs. Levi s. Win
chester. II was the intention of Mr.. Sar-
tell TO have his wife and daughter ac-
company him. but the weather was such
when he left home that they did not care
TO undertake the journey.
The only thing that could be found on
the blotter at the police station this morn
ing was an Item to the effect that Patrol
man Hunter suppressed a disturbance
near what is called the Island Home. The
disturbers were boys.
on Monday az 10 O'Clock Levi 8. Win
chester will sell at public auction prop
erty upon which taxes have not been paid.
The sale will be held In the court room
at Watchemoket.
Mr. Byron Cheney is credited with being
the owner OF the largest sail boat in the
vicinity. and besides being n large one
is beauty. The purchase was made
few days ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
ALMOST
BURIED
Alive

Nicola Reeala 26 years old. resident
OF Taunton. narrowly escaped sutfocation
by the caving in OF an embankment on
Knight street. yesterday afternoon.
He. with three other laborers In the
employ of Nelson Cosgrove. were ex-
cavating for sewer construction.
The trench had reached a depth OF nine
feet and Reeala was standing on the bot
tom on the hole.
Suddenly the bank begun to break and
an avalanche resulted.
Reeala was knocked down, but man
aged 10 get to his feet and assume an
upright position.
The sand and gravel pinned his legs
fast and in this perilous situation he
was discovered by the other Italians.
One OF them ventured too near the
brink OF the excavation. starting another
landslide. and this time Reeala was
buried up 10 his arm pits. with his arms
held fast
An alarm was given and 26 Italians
began with shovels to release their COM
patriot
Lieut.. whipple OF the Fourth station
took several officers 10 the scene and by
clearing the street of all save the rescuing
crew prevented further trouble.
The men worked slowly and with ex-
treme caution and in an hour reached and
dragged Reeala 10 "A place OF safety.
Reeala's arms--hands. legs and feet
were almost paralyzed the great pressure
OK earth having caused stagnation OF
blood. He quickly recovered when his
friends gave him rubbing. and massage
treatment and went to his boarding place
at Simmonsville.
He first however.i knelt down. kissed
the earth crossed himself and offered a
silent prayer OF Thanksgiving because OF
his escape from death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
BRITISH VETERANS.
lscaI Association Considers Invitation 10
Visit Boston Veterans.

The usual meeting OF the above So
cisty was held Thursday evening In
Peck's hall.
Tho minutes OF the previous meeting
were read and approved. Two candidates.
veterans OF the late Boer war were pres
ent and signified their intention OF en-
rolling thousands OF members. This will
be carried out at the next meeting. One
OF the candidates is quite a giant In
stature and will. IL Ia presumed. take the
right OF the line in ali special parades.
The candidates are Mr.. Draper and Mr.
Wallace. and each are in possession OF
the South African medal. Lieutenant
Gould sprang a surprise on the members
In the shape OF a card OF Uembership
Of a very unique design. and IL IL tho
concensus OF opinion that It will obviate
the necessity OF sending postals 10 the
dinerent members as Il contains a good
deal of useful Information. Lieutenant
Gould Is quite a geaus and Is always
planning something in the way OF n
surprise. This officer also brought under
notice the pancity of officers IN attend
ance and submitted resolution that
they be relegated 10 the ranks OF nom
atfendance. The resolution was nut and
carried and two comrades appointed by
ballot TO fili the vacancies
Comrads John Drew was appointed ser-
gsant and Comrade Ridgway corporal
Sergeant Flanagan made q strong plea
for the absent non-commisslone1 officers
TO defer punishment pending an explana-
tion. but Lieutenant Gould preslsted IN
having Captain Nield carry out the pro
visions OF the bylaws.
Lieutenant Gould brought under notice
IN invitation which was received some
time since from the Boston veterans. and
from the sentiments OF the members they
are IN favor OF proceeding 20 that city on
Che evening OF the 10th OF September
by the 8 or y. m. train, returning al
midnight
Corporal Ridgeway presided at the
piano and comrade walsce sans some
AlsssLnx- -dltlAs.
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KISSED MARY
AND WAS
ARRESTED

Atlantic City. N. J., Aug. 9.-Miss Mary
Kennedy OF Philadelphia. stood on the
beach yesterday, the tiniest wavelets rip
pling over her pink, shell-like toes. Venus
herself rising from the sea could have
been scarcely lovelier.
Miss Mary is not Quaker, so her
bright-hued bathing dress fitted her TO
perfection. Coquettish curls escaped
from the kerchief that bound her hair.
still further beautlhed by her alabaster
neck. With Miss Mary, and very much in
love with her, was George Henry.
sturdy young fellow OF Paulsboro, N j.
The invigoTating breeze frightened the
charming Philadelphan's dancing eyes
and kissed her peach-like checks.
Losing control of himself, the impul-
sive George Henry went the invigorating
wind one better. He put his arm around
Miss Mary's slender waist, drew her 10
him and kissed her smack on the lips.
Patrolman Shultz. a bitter enemy OF
Cupid. one OF the hard-hearted police
men sent 20 the beach 10 enforce Mayor
Stoy's anti-spooning order, laid his heavy
hand on George Henry's shoulder.
II was a cruel awakening from loves
young dream. The girls on the board
walk declared Shutz was "horrid" He
called the patrol wagon and clad only
In bathing suits. Miss Mary and George
Henry we're hurried 10 police headquar-
ters.
On the way the blusning young woman
dissolved in tears. Her grief touched the
pity even of the grim officials and she
was permitted 10 depart. George Henry,
the active confederate In the alleged
crime, sent to the bath-house for $40 and
gave the money as bond 10 appear IN
the police court at night.
But he did not; he and Miss Mary fed
a shore so inimical to spoony sweethearts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
"SLASHER"
IS STILL
AT WORK

Yesterday afternoon Edward Moore.
who conducts a saloon on the corner or
Dexter and weeden streets. Pawtucket
discovered that his horse had been
.'slashed" by a person or persons un-
known. and reported the case 10 the po-
lice.
Investigation showed the work OF mutt
lation 10 have been most skilfully per
formed and the Job bore plainly the ear
marks OF the work OF the mend that mas
operated for the past three months or so
IN the vicinity OF Central Falls and iateiy
In Pawtucket
The animal last on the list OF victims
OF the '.slasher'' Is kept In stable In the
rear OF the saloon. The horse was fed In
the morning as usual and nothing wrong
about his condition was observed
In the afternoon. however IL was neces-
sary 10 hitch UP and the horse was 20 be
brushed OF in preparation for harnessing.
Then II was discovered that the animal
had been cut The wound was idenucai
with that inflicted on the horses In Cen
trail Falls II was a single long cash In
the abdomen and evidence showed IL 10
have been made during the night.
THIS is the first case coming TO the at
tention OF the police in Pawtucket and the
attitude taken by the authorities is one
of great determination. The miscreant
cannot longer be allowed 20 conduct MS
fiendish practices and no pains are 10 DC
spared In detecting him.
This latest case brings the total number
OF mutilated animals up 10 10 and public
sentiment Is thoroughly reused. IL is the
prevailing opinion that the criminal Is or
uusound mind. extraordinary cunning In
the accomplishment OF his deeds, skilled
IN the art OF veterinary surgery and well
acquainted with the handling or horses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
RED men
AT ROCKY
POINT

The Rhode Island tribes OF the I'm
proved Order Of Red Men went to Rocky
Point yesterday for their annual outing
The IA branches OF the order in the state
were we'll represented and from the start
OF the parade In the morning until the
last man had left Rocky Point for home
late In the evening the affair was com
plete success.
The weather was ideal and at $3.50 a
short procession was made from Exchange
place TO the Dyer street wharf. The
Squantum was we'll crowded with the
members and their families and the ride
down the bay was so delightful that the
party was I'm a most cheerful frame OF
mind when the resort was reached.
The clambake WAS IN readiness on the
arrival OF the steamer and IL is needless
TO add that IL was relished by all con-
cerned.
The afternoon was devoted to games Of
various sorts. conspicuous among the list
being the baseball game between Tecum-
sch and Pocasset tribes. and the archery
contest.
The Pocassets won the ball game with
n score OF 11-2. while the Tecumsehs took
the prize In the bow and arrow games.
Then followed \ l00-yards dash, won by
Francis Mccarthy. with Gilbert st. John
second: 50-yards dash for ladies'. won
by Miss Lizzie Maher, with Mrs. Bowers
second; a hop, skip and jump race won
by A. NJ. Loiselle barrel race in which
James o'Neill came In first; tug OF war.
won by the Pocasset team, and knife
throwing. in which a Squantum repre-
sentative pierced the bulls eye.
The party continued TO celebrate until
well along in the evening.
The committee in charge OF the affair
was as follows: j. Edward German.
Frank Il. Haseiton and Nelson Jenckes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
VALLEY VILLAGES.
Series Of Interesting Events.
Church Notes and Items Of
Interest to Villagers.

At the Crompton Baptist church this
church vestry and proved to be well
patronized. The sale OF a number OF
articles from the stands presided over by
a number of the women OF the church
proved a profitable source. Tonight the
affair will be continued and a supper will
be served In the vestry OF the church at
o'clock.
Tomorrow afternoon at the Chase
Memorial cottage at Buttonwoods, Rev.
Thomas G. Johnson OF Phenix will lead
the devotional service.
r. H. Robinson of Providence VIII be at
the Phenix Baptist church tomorrow at
the morning service and will speak.
The Greene camp meeting will close to-
morrow after a continued series OF ser
vices during the past week. The last
services will be held at 1880 a. m, and 2
and p. m.
PHENIx
At the home of Mrs. Ward f. Smith
on Fairview avenue, yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Smith gave party for her sister.
Miss Velna Philips. the same being at
tended by over a dozen OF the young lady
friends of Miss Philips. The afternoon was
pleasantly passed in a social way. the
being served with refreshments before
the affair was finally ended. Each
guest received a souvenir fan upon which
were the names OF all of the guests.
The electric freighter approaching
Phenix square yesterday at a rapid rate
OF speed was the cause OF frightening a
horse owned by j. Bancroft Iawton, and
driven by his brother. Edward. which
tore itself loose from the post where II
was tied I'm front of the Briggs hotel.
The animal first overturned the carriage
and damaged II to a considerable extent.
II was captured after a short run and II
was found that the harness was also
badly broken.
VILLAGE NOTES
The funeral OF Dora Rose, the infant
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. David Peltier
Of Phenix. was held this afternoon from
the home OF her parents. a prayer being
said at the house by Rev. Father Lebel.
Later the remains were taken to st.
Joseph's cemetery in Arctic Centre where
they were Inferred
Mizpah circle. Kings Daughters. held
their regular meeting this afternoon at
the home OF Mrs. r. w. Andrews. The
meeting was OF an interesting nature,
ness routine, and refreshments were also
served
The band concert at Arctic Center last
evening was well attended as usual The
band played I'm its usual pleasing manner
and the crowd remained until the COM
plete rendition OF the program.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
. GUARDS
TO GO ON
STRIKE

New York, Aug 2O-More than a thou
sand conductors and guards OF the ele-
waited railroad I'm Manhattan and the
Bronx, which under lease is being oper-
ated by the Interborough Rapid Transit
company, met here yesterday and voted
on strike action as n result OF the al
legged breach of an agreement between
the members of the Amalgamated Asso.
citation OF Street and Electric Railway
Employees and the officials OF the Inter
borough $~smpany.
II was declared late yesterday nearly
every vote cast favored strike action. The
men claim that about a year ago tho
Interborough officials entered into an
agreement with the men whereby the
employees Of the elevated road were 10 be
given the preference for positions I'm the
subway when the latter Is ready for op-
Grafton.
Recently they say that the company dis
regarded the agreement and began TO
consider applications for positions in thu
subway from men not affiliated with the
elevated road employees.
A committee OF the association con-
ferred last night with the members of the
local division OF the Brotherhood OF 10.
connective Engineers and ,tssder-
stood that an utlmatum will be pre-
sented to the Rapid Transit company co.
morrow notifying the company that un-
less some indication ls given that IL"
employees will be given preference for
positions in the subway the present en-
ployes OF the elevated road motormen,
guards and conductors. will go out on
strike I'm a body.
The motormcn also object 20 the pro-
posed plan for the Interborough TO pay
subway motormen so cents a day less
than they receive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20
NEWSLETS

It's a pretty good world, II you skim
along
In the safe. shallow places close into
shore;
It's a pretty good world If you sail your
craft
Away from the depths and the rapids
roar.
There are things in the depths far beyond
your ken
In strenuous rapids youll find dismay;
It's a pretty good world II you skim along
And keep TO the shadows the whole OF
the way.
Cleveland Leader.
Bridget Farrell was committed TO the
state hospital for the insane today by or
der OF Judge Sweetland.
Hose II responded 10 a still alarm at
II 10 O'clock yesterday morning for roof
fire at 50 Randall street. damage slight.
John Baxter, a Juvenile. was fned $40
by Judge Sweetland today for taking and
using a boat belonging to Howard Rich
ardson.
Antonio Pese was held I'm 5000 by Judge
Sweetland today for trial next Friday on
the charge OF using horse that was unfit
for labor.
Edward Walcott. an attendant at the
Butler hospital. reports that a watch and
shirt, valued at s4.75. were stolen from his
room yesterday.
Mary e. Austin was today placed on
probation until June 25, 1905, by Judge
Sweetland. She pleaded guilty 20 the
charge OF being an idle person.
Charles Minor was fined 50 and Juvenile
costs by Judge Sweetland today for the
theft OF pies and cake valued at 90 cents,
the property OF Krekor Sarkian.
The alarm from box 49l at 3 p. m. yes
terday was for a rubbish fire In the rear
OF John Phillips vacant house. 1872 Cedar
street. which had been ignited by chill
dren.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20

At the regular session of the Seventh
district court yesterday afternoon. w. A.
Lawrence, the man supposed to be at the
head of the club raided by the police re-
Gently. wanted the court TO assist him
in collecting q bill OF $3.50 from one
James Moriarity. To help the matter
along the wages OF Mr.. Moriarity now in
the hands OF the New York. New Haven
a Hartford Railroad company, have been
attached The case was continued until
Nov. 25 which is the day after Thanks
giving. when IL is thought that Mr.. Law
renee will he I'm position TO personally
look after his interests
VETERAN FIREMEN.
The Veteran Firemen will meet Mon
day evening In the parlors OF tho Watche-
moket Fire company and make final ar
rangements for the part that they will
take In the annual muster OF the New
England Veteran Firemen's league that
is TO he neld at Taunton Wednesday OF
next week
Today William c.. Bliss clerk of the
Seventh district court with John Car
penter Walsh of Providence. and Lieu
tenant Gladding of Bristol. started on a
two weeks or Use en- the yacht Cricket"
they will meander about Long Island
Sound.
At the meeting OF Watchomoket tribe OF
Red Men, held last evening three applt-
cants were given permission TO become
members of the organization.
On Monday at 10 O'Clock the property
upon which the taxes for 1903 have not
been paid will be sold at auction. Levi
$. Winchester will offictate as auctioneer
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The Weather

Boston. Aug. 2O,-For Now England;
Rain tonight; Sunday fair. except rain
in northeast portion, warmer tonight ex-
cept IN eastern Maine. Sunday warmer
IN west portion. Brisk 10 high southeast
winds becoming southwest and diminish
ing Sunday
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HELD 18
DAYS AS
DESERTER

New York. Aug 20.-Through the efforts
OF the United States Senator John F. Dry
den. in response TO the appeals OF young
wife who convinced him that an injustice
had been done, William s. MacRae. 20
years old. OF 514 North Third street, New
ark. N. j., has been released from Gus
today after being Is days under arrest
at the Brooklyn navy yard
MacRae was taken into custody last
July " at his home on a warrant charg-
ing him with being a deserter from the
United states navy. IL has transpired
that the warrant was based on a serious
error on the part OF somebody.
Through an investigation instituted at
the request OF Senator Dryden. II was
shown that MaoRae applied for enlist
ment in the navy at Newark last Feb. %.
He had been out OF employment for a
long time and was desirous OF obtaining
work TO help support his young wife. Mrs.
MacRae consenting 20 the separation OF
three years i'm the prospect OF having at
the end OF that time a sufficient fund
from her own and her husbands savings
20 provide home
When McRac was examined as 20 his
physical condition he was informed that
he could not enter the service owing TO
defective teeth. He was told that he
would have 10 have some dental work
performed In order to meet the require
ments OF the navy department, but he did
not have the money necessary and was
obliged 10 relinauish his intention Of be-
ccmins one OF Uncle Sans tars.
MacRae later found employment In
Newark and heard no more from the navy
authorities until July %. when a detective
from a Philadelphia private agency ap-
peared In Newark. displayed n warrant
for MacRae's arrest, and with the assist
ance OF Detective Sergeant Donovan OF
police headquarters made MacRae a pris-
oner
The young man did not resist arrest.
| He knew mistake had been made and
willingly went with the detectives, be-
/ lieving his release would he certain as
soon as explanations were made.
/ Instead OF being sent home MacRac was
taken 10 the Brooklyn navy yard and de-
tained as a prisoner there until Senator
\ Dryden went 20 his rescue
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RIVERSIDE.

Items OF news can be left at Cons res
taurant on Bullock's Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.
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EAST PROVIDENCE
Lawrence Secures Attachment
on the Wages Of Moriarty.
Veteran Firemen TO Make Final
Arrangements for the Muster.

East Providence branch OF the News Is
at I Taunton avenue. Telephone ll2-2.
East Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-20

Frank o'Brien IS years old. residing AZ
~ Division street, Pawtucket. was
knocked down while crossing Branch ave-
nue. near North Main street. at ~ p. m
yesterday. He was sent 20 the Rhode Isl.
and hospital Tho auto was owned by J.
NJ. Carpenter. who offered 90 do every
thing for the comfort OF the injured man
Arizona republican., 1904-03-16

and Three, before me Frank w. Hoyt, a Notary Public in and for the said County, residing therein, duly commits stoned and sworn, personally appeared c. F. Harrington, Mary P. Squier AL bert F. YereX, know to me to be the persons described herein. and whose names are subscribed to, and seals attached to, and who executed the an- nexed instrument, and they each duly '~''''0~ 0~'ledged to me that they executed ti.e s.....e for the purpose and consider ation therein expressed.
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have heTeunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year last above written.
 FRANK w. HOYT, Notary Public Cook County. III.
 Territory of Arizona, County of Mar icopa.
 { 1. R. F. McFall. County Recorder in and for the County and Territory aforesaid, do hereby certify that the within Instrument was filed for record at o'clock a. m. on the 29th day of December, 1908 and duly recorded in book No. 21 of Incorporation Records of Maricopa County, Arizona, at pages 101-2.
 Witness my hand and official seal the day and year above written.
 B. F. M'FALL.
 County Recorder
Arizona republican., 1904-03-16
NOTICE OF SALE BY ADMINS
 TRATRIX.

Notice is hereby given that in pur- suance of the order of the Probate Court of Maricopa County. Arizona made and entered on the 7th day of March. 1904, in the matter of the Es- tate of A. F. c. Kirchoff, deceased, the undersigned, administratriX of said Estate will sell at Public auction, for cash, subject to confirmation by said Probate Court on the 18th day of March, 1904, at the hour of 10 o'clock a m. of said day, at Nos. 122 and 124 West Washington street, in the City Of Phoenix, Arizona, the following de- scribed personal property, to-wit: Thirty-one thousand (S1, ,OOO) shares of the capital stock of the Arizona Cop per Mountain Mining Company. now pooled in the Valley Bank of Phoenix. until May 1st. 1904. Also, all the liquor stock formerly owned by said deceased consisting of wines. whiskies. liquors, brandies and cordials, bottled goods, cigars and store fixtures, sit uated at Nos. 122 and 124 West Wash ington Street in-the City of Phoenix, Arizona. being the store formerly oc- cupied by said A. F. c. Kirchoff, de- ceased. BERTHA KIRCHOFF,
 Admnistratrix of the estate of A. F. C. Kirchoff. deceased.
 Dated. Phoenix, Ariozna. March 7th, 1904. First publication March Sth.