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Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
NEGRO BURNED At THE STAKE
Slayer Of White Farmer Ineinerated
by Arkansas Mob.

by Arkansas Mob.
Cresset. Ark, Feb. 20.-Glencoe
Bays, a negro who was charged with
shooting and killing ]. D. Stephens. a
prominent white farmer. on last We'd
nesday, was burned at the stake by a
mob. half a mile from the Stephens
plantation. in this county. Bays made
full confession just after he was
captured. admitting that he had pre-
meditated killing Stephens. He
laughed when asked how he wanted to
die. saying it made no difference. as
he knew full we'll his hour had arrived.
The mob was extremely quiet and was
composed of Ashley county farmers.
both white and black. After Bays
had made his confession 1t was agreed
almost unanimously that he should be
burned to death at the stake. When
the negro heard this decision he
showed no signs of fear. He was
bound to a post and brush sn1 sticks
were piled about him. The pyre was
ignited and tho negro. slowly roast
ing maintained defiance until his head
fell forward in death. His body was
burned to ashes.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
Death Of Commander Randall.

New Bedford, Mass Feb. 22.-Com-
mander William P. Randall. U. s. NJ,
retired, died at his home in this city,
aged seventy-one years. Assigned as
acting master on the frigate Cumber-
land during the civil war, he partici-
pated in the battle with the Merrimac
and was credited with having fired the
last shot from the frigate before she
was sent to the bottom. During the
Spanish war he served as executive
officer of the receiving ship Wabash.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
TURKEY IN HURRY FOR SHIP.
Cramps Receive Rush Orders to De.


liver Cruiser Built by Cramps.
Philadelphia, Feb. 22.-The cruiser
Medjidia, built for the imperial Otto
man navy at Cramps, is under hurry
orders to get home. She will leave
hero on March 1 and will carry her
own nag. Captain Ransford d. Buck
nam Of Cramps ship yards. who will
take the cruiser across, has been COM
missioned a captain in the Ottoman
navy and will put her in commission.
The Medjidia will leave the port fully
ready for a naval engagement. Her
guns. all OF the latest pattern in use
In the United States navy. were made
in Bethlehem, Pa. All are practically
in place. The magazines are to be
filled with ammunition, as il for a war
cruise
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
Italy Denies WarIIke Rumors.

Rome. Feb. 22.-Rumors OF warlike
preparations by Italy having been
circulated. a semioHicial communica-
tion has enamated from the govern
ment. which is. In substance. as fol.
lows: Stories of alleged armaments
and OF the movements OF warships
and troops for service abroad are en-
tirely fales. Indications exist that
tnis false news is connected with
stock exchange speculation.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
kIna Edward offer. to raedi.te.

Paris. Feb. 22.-The Petit Paris
iene's London correspondent says that
during an interview preceding the de-
parture from London for st. Peters.
burg OF Count Benckendorff, the Rus.
sian ambassador. Lord Lansdowne.
the British foreign minister. init.
mated to him that King Edward was
willing to offer his mediation in the
war in the far east IL the czar thought
he could accept Il.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
Albanian. Lose 500 In Battle.

Salonica. Macedonia. Feb. 22.-An-
other battle has occurred between the
fnsurgent Albanians in north Albania
and the Turkish troops. The Alba
mans were beaten, losing 500 men
killed or wounded. The Turks also
lost heavily. Shemshi Pasha, who
was in command Of the Turks at Dia-
kova, has been superseded. owing to
the sultan's displeasure at his unduly
severe treatment Of the Albanians.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
pr. George W. Neville Dead.

KansasCity. Feb. 22.-Dr. George w.
Neville, pioneer physician and
preacher and a union leader in tho
days of border fighting, died at Bethel.
Kan. aged eighty-two years. At the
beginning Of the civil war he re-
cruited the Second battalion Of Mis-
souri, state militia and In 1862, with
100 recruits, he repulsed an attack
upon Harrison mills. Mo-. by 800 Of
Qunntrell's guerrillas.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
British Halt on Way to ThIbet.

London, Feb 22.-Colonel Young
husbands mission to Thibet at pres
ent is at a complete standstill. Gen.
eral Macdonald, with flying column,
has returned to Chumbi. The big
Thibetan force assembled at Gurn has
dwindled to 1000 men. and there is
nothing to indicate what will be the
next phase In the event of the dalai
lama maintaining his present attitude.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
PEABODY QUITS THE FIGHT.
Advises Mine Owners TO Make Term,
With Miners at Cripple Crock.

With Miners at Cripple Crock.
Denver. Feb. 19.-Governor Pea
body has strongly advised the mine
owners in tho Cripple Greek district
to make terms with the union miners,
who have been on strike since last
August. He said:
81 think I have done my duty in
bringing about law and order in the
district. and now l will take the bur.
den from my shoulders and place II
on yours. In doing this would sug.
gest that the olive branch, the hand
of friendship should be rendered the
striking miners. and that harmony be-
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
Blast Kills Three.

Buffalo. N. Y. Feb. 22.--Two men
were asphyxiated, one was burned to
death and several were seriously in.
jured In An explosion of blast furnace
gas 1t the plant OF the Lackawanna
Steel company. Tho dead men are
George Reynolds. . mason; Michael
8. Smith. . mason: Frank Prenatt
employed In the powsrhousA
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
COLUMBIA sombards puarts.

Paris, Feb. PA dispatch from
San Domingo says that the United
States cruiser Columbia and the
training ship Hartford have bonn
barded Duarte. which Is occupied by
the insurgents.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
A.ks Statehood or Its Freedom.

San Juan. P. r.. Feb. 22.-The fed.
eral assembly. by vote Of 60 to 15.
demanded that Porto Rico at once be
admitted to statehood or that the isl
and be GRANTED Independence.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
Death Of Actor Favvcett.

Flat Rock. Mich. Feb. 22.-OweA =.
FAwcett. the veteran comedian. died
Of Brfght's disease ct HE homo h9a.
aged sixty-six ysars.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25

"The World" at the Opera House Sun
day night. A great comedy drama, in
terspersed with many high class special
ties. Seats now selling at COUGHS.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
Russians Fire on . British Ship.

Russians Fire on q British Ship.
Wei Hal Wei. Fob. 3S.-The British
steamer Ching Ping has arrived here
from Port Dalny and reports that she
also was hred upon BY the Russians
and WAS hit seven times around her
wassr liHe. 4 Russian pilot boat that
Wan coming out q PERI Dalny - PIKE
the cAia0 piAg vas Slown ~ bN Q
clsH -lauEAs -
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25
RussIa Protests 10 Powers.

Washington. Feb. 23.-Russia Is ad-
dressing to the powers vigorous pro-
test, charging Japan with repeated
violations Of the laws OF nations. first.
~ the note alleges. In threatening to
attack . neutral port. Chemulpo. Ko.
rea. unless the Russian ships within
come out to face an overwhelming
force. and. second. IN attacking Port
Arthur before war had been declared
and while the Japanese minister at st.
Petersburg was still enjoying the pro-
lection and the courtesies Of the Rus
sian government.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-25

Anderson's for Heating Stoves.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-20

A "hot air. writer in Tuesdays Globe Democrat
breathcd forth all argument which shows conclusively
that the spcl!-binders Of the opposition fear the sub
stan,ial effect Of Mr.. Folks standard OF reform upon
the conservative element in the Republican party. In
giving out the claim that this would be a Republican
year in Missouri he bases his "hot air. argument OH
the fact that our people are determined t. demand re.
form. Then he claimed that neither Democrats or
Republicans would support Folk, but would on the
other hand tumble over each other to elect some I'M
tried Republican, on prctensc Of reform. Where Is
there a Republican in this state who has even made a
staggcr at reform on Legislative lines! Joseph w.
Folk stands for the very principles Of reform sng-
gestcd By this writer, and the popular prosecutors
works have brought him before the people because he
has had no respect for the political standing Of the
men whom lc OK osed and prosecuted owing to their
dishonesty and booilc propensitica. The reform will
be looked for from the man who has had the backbone
to do his duty irrespective of political results. The
people OF the state recognize Mr.. Folk as a clean, con
scientious rcfornlcr who docs things" and they viii
not be mislcd by "hOt air. merchants who fear that
their party is now riding a forlorn hope and must meet
defeat at the hands Of the people, who are back Of the
Folk idea of reform.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-20

Now that we arc fully assured that Folk Is the
nominee for Governor on tn Democratic ticket
let all the party WORKER, get together 10 select good
county tickets and legislators who viii aid him in
rolling w all OIL time Democratic majority and help
him carry out the principles oi rcolm which have
made him 50 popular with the people at large. Mr.,
Folk can DO but lttlc At the head Of our state govern
mcnt without a legislative body at his back TO work
hand in hand with him, and this work dcyolvcs upon
his supporters out in the state doing their duty in
sending the right kind of representatives to the State
Lousl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-09

meuded passage was next taken up.
Mr. Rich OF East Providence explained
that there were two papers I'm the town.
but said they were published there thoush
NOT printed there. The town council and
Judge OF the probate court favored the
measure he said.
The act passed.
The bill for an act 10 enable the brown
a Sharpe Manufacturing company TO
build and maintain conduit and lay
and maintain therein pipes and wires
under and across Edith street In the city
of Providence was the next matter The
committee on judiciary recommended
passage and Il was passed without oe-
bate.
bin for an act TO amend chapter es7
of the public laws. entitled IAN act au-
thorizing the town OF Bristol TO borrow
money for the construction. purchase,
| and maintenance of sewers, passed at
| the November session OF the general as
| sembly. A. ID. 1901. OF which the COM
mittee on judiciary recommended passage
was also passed and communicated 10 the
| senate
Mr.. Williams OF Bristol spoke briefly In
| favor OF the passage of the act.
| From the senate was received NUMBER
OF measures which were referred TO the
| proper committees.
| The house adjourned at 1905 on motion
| Of Mr. Martin OF East Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-09
TO TUNNEL
COLLEGE
HILL.

The most important thing TO come up
for consideration In the senate this morn
ing was a measure introduced by Senator
Anthony. authorizing the tunneiing OF
College hill. allowing tho Providence Ter
minal company to build and maintain
railroad from a connection with the
tracks operated by the Consolidated. mar
the Union station. 10 point In the Vicin-
ity OF Red bridge.
The act authorizes ne oorporauppns, pns,on @,
and the Old Colony Railroad Terminal
companies. created 1891. 70 change the
name to the Providence Terminal COM
81 100000.
The company, under the provisions sof
the act. is empowered to locate. lay OUT,
connect and operats by steam or o1nSs 1r,nss
tracks from a connection with the tracks
operated by the New York. New Haven a
Hartford Railroad company at some pony
near the Union station. In the city ot
Providence. easterly by a tunnel and the
approaches thereto TO a point on the
westerly side OF the Seekonk river De-
tween Red bridge and washington priase.
IL provides that a drawbridge shall be
maintained across the Seeponk river and
that said drawbridgs shall be constructed
| In suoh manner as shall be approved by
| the secretary OF war
The company is authorized to acquire
| the lands, track and other property OF
any stsam railroad In the limits OF the
cities of Providence Pawtucket and Cen.
tral Falls and tie towns of Crarston and
| East Providence.
The right CT eminen. eoraain is given
| 10 the company, but the reservation i
made that they shall not be authorizes
to condemn any portion OF the locatioi
Of any street railroad company, except rol
the purpose OF crossing the same either
above or below grade.
The act specifically provides that NJ
tracks of any street railway company
shall he crossed at grade.
In clusion the act provides that J
the oany shall fail 10 commence worl
on tn, layout and construction or IN
railroad provided for on or before Ma!
Is, 1909. so much OF the act as reia's'
thereto shall be void and OF no effect.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-09
WIDOW
SUES FOR
ISLANDER.

There are decidedly unique circum-
stances about the SUIT filed In the COM
mon pleas division Of the supreme court
today by Elizabeth wheale OF Central
Fails against Thmas Long OF Pawtucket
The action IL one of slander and the
plaintiff lays her damages at $500.
Mrs Wheale Is the widow or James
Wheale, who committed suicide at Taun-
ton In 1902 The declaration asserts that
the plaintiff has always been reputable
citizen and shat she rigidly obeyed the
laws OF every community In which che
lived and never before certain remarks OF
the defendant was accused OF driving any
one to suicide
Mrs. wheale declares that quite re-
Gently, In the presence OF many reputable
citizens, Mr.. Long said that she was re
sponsible for her husbands killing him
self. She charges that Mr.. Long said
that Mr.. wheale would be about today
had his wife not made his home life sc
unbearable; that he took measures tc
nut himself out OF mess"
Hugh ]. Carroll Is attorney ror the
plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-09
PUBLIC
REQUESTS
ARE MANY.

The viii of Mary r.. widow of the late
Governor and United States Senator
Philip Allen OF this city, was nled in
the municipal court, today, and the fol-
lowing public beauests are made:
Rhode Island hospital $4,000. for free
bed In memory of her husband. Philip
AMen; Home for Aged Women. 500; ST.
Johns Episcopal church. 5000; bishop Of
South Dakota. 5000; Rhode Island Ex-
change for womens work, $1,000; st.
Mary's orphanage. $500; St. EiEabeth's
home, $500; Rhode Island Branch or
Women's Auxiliary to Board OF Missions,
Episcopal church, $1,000 Providence Pub
lie library 5000; Providence Female
Charitable society. $3.50; Home for -.ged
Colored Women. 500.
She also makes numerous other be.
quests ranging from $500 TO $4,000 TO SER
wants and relatives. the residue OF the
estate TO be equally divided between q
nephew, william Fearing Hall, of New
York, and grandniece, Mrs. Charles
Morris Smith. Jr.. Of this city. The will
proper was drawn In March. 1897, Will
codicii later making no material changes
The will Of Fanny Mclaughlin. also fileC
today, has the following public bequests
st. Josephs' hospital, $500; st. Vincen
de Paul asylum. $500; Little Sisters OF tn
Poor, $500.
| The residue Of her estate. chiefly casl
| In bank. and also her household effect
and wearing apparel. are apportione
among relatives here and In Ireland. Tn
Will was drawn three years ago and APT
rick Carter Ia named as executor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-09
WAR!
CONTINUED from page seven.)

Continued from page seven.)
st. Petersburg, Feb. s.--The st. Peters
burg dispatch timed 2:30 p. m. today. and
the sinking OF eleven jap
anese ships and the fact that the town
OF Port Arthur was In flames, upon In
was found 10 be untrue.
FLEET APPROACHING PORT AR
THUR.
che Foo. Feb. 9.-LThe japanese consul
who has Just returned 10 Che Foo from
Dalny, says ne passed a Japanese fleet
today going in the direction OF Port Ar
thur.
CHINA no BE NEUTRAL.
Paris Feb. e.-China, IL is understood,
has given official assurances that she
will Immediately issue declaration OF
neutrality.
This is considered highly important In
view OF the possibility OF Chinese, I'M
pressed by the Japanese sufferens at Port
Arthur. Joining the japanese
MUST BE RECOGNIZED.
washington. Feb. 9.-Secretary Hay
has addressed an Identical note to mum
her of European powers to ascertain u
they are willing to join In notice TO Rus.
sia and Japan that during hosulities ano
thereafter the neutrality and integrity OF
China must be recognized.
Details OF the note are not obtainaplt
I'm advance OF the receipt OF the replies
n is known, however, that exchanges
already have taken place which justified
the state department In expecting fur
ther responses to It's note.
The matter has created great sensa
ton I'm diplomatic circles here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-09
INVESTIGATE
MORALS OF
PROVIDENCE

The measure that was introduced In ths
house OF representatives this morning by
Mr.. Cotton OF the minority undoubtedly
the manner chosen to bring the contro-
versy which was precipitated BY the
epeech OF Senator Banigan last week into
the house for in many ways was the Ian
guage similar. The measure referred to
vas n resolution and preamble which al
legged that Il was rumored that gambling
In many forms was allowed to flourish In
Providence that there were large num-
Der OF houses OF al fame In the close dis
trict IL was still further alleged that it
was commonly believed and charged that
the police commission was aware OF these
conditions and that graft pull and ia
yoritIsm" exist in the city.
The resolution provided for the COM
rnittee of four members -ef-ths legisla-
ture. two OF each party. and a memoer
OF tho Watch and Ward society. to be
appointed by the governor to have full
powers TO take evidence. punish for con-
tempt as are vested In the courts OF the
state and provides for an appropriation
OF 5000 for expenses
Although the Democratic members
pleaded for an Immediate consideration
OF the measure they we're overborne.
and Il was referred 20 that committee
which was termed by Mr.. Fitzgerald. the
graveyard of all good measures. the COM
mittse on special legislation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-09
KNIGHTS
OF PYTH|AS
ELECTION.

The ssd annual convention OF the Rhode
Island Grand Lodge. Knights of Pythias.
was held In Library hall. Snow street. TO-
day, Grand Chancellor McQuillin presto
ing. The past chancellors received their
grand lodge rank and the reports OF onl-
GERS were OF a most encouraging charac-
ter At l D. m. a recess was had unul
2:sO O'Clock to pertake OF dinner served 10
the 200 delegates In Columbia hall. corner
Weybosset and Richmond streets.
shortly before o'clock. the following
officers wege announced as chosen with
out opposition: Grand chancellor, r.. T.
Whiting. Providence; grand vice chan
csilor. Rev. Asaph s. Wicks, Pawtuoket
grand keeper Of records and seals, Will
liam A. Wilson. Providence: grand mas
ter of exchequsr, Andrew McKenzie.
Providence; grand outer guard. A. 0.
Makee. Providence.
There is a lively contest on for .he
other officers--grand prelate, master-at-
arms, inner guard and supreme represent
| ative. Several ballots may be required
and the result not announced before
| o'clock, this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-09
DOlNGS At BROWN.
A Change Of Sentiment Among Students.
Notes From the University.

The feeling OF the student body at
Brown seems TO be turning against tne
precipitate action OF the board OK athie,ic
directors. While almost TO man the
students believe the summer ball rule 10
be unjust, ineffective and that IL produces
great evils among all the colleges ye.
many Of them think that the action Oh
tho board should have been presented 10
the student body before Anal action was
taken upon It. Dean Meiklejohns strong
spsgk OF yesterday morning seems 10 oe
T;2 aean urged that the action of the
board taken at this time would De ols-
honest because Il would be going PACK
on our implied agreement with other cor
leges without any previous warhins 80 aio
also said that to DO this s'ynroar wou1u uba hall
rule, What he proposed 10 the stuueh.s
was 10 have the new rule OK the poaio
60 into effect next year, but uiat uui.ns ~,
tha remainder OF this college year the
old rule should be enforced rigidly. both
| i'm letter and spirit. According TO TINS
suggestion, the opposition 10 tue t.ii',i avtivn
OF the board has prepared peution'
which reads as follows:
| "Resolved that we. the undersigned
students in Brown university. desire the
| hoard OF athletic directors not 10 piace
| their new rulings In regard TO ehglpihty
into effect until Sept. 18th, and that until
| that date the old riile should De enIorceu
both In letter and spirit.
This petition is being circulated among
the student. and already has the names
| OF many OF the most prominent men Al
| college on Its roster
II is rumored that II this petition Is
suecesaul Il may result In no team for
Brown this year. q number or men
who have played summer bail say theS
win declare themselves Ineligible under
the old rules. Nothing certain Will be
done now, however. until the petition fa'
been circulated.
A week from tonight the Brown unior
will give large opening reception t'
which both ladies and gentlemen nave
been invited. An invitation list OF Owe
1000 names has been sent out. Mrs. w
Ii. r. Faunce, Mrs. John ID. Rockefeller
Jr, Mrs. GODDARD and Mrs Mathisoi
will act patronesseS
The musical clubs will give selection
, durlng the evening and IL Will give TN
members OF the union an excellent ehanc
, !, to show their quarters 20 their friends.
Prof Isaac l.. Rice. the donor OF IN
. trophy In the Triangular chess league
= was so pleased at the victory obtained b
that league in the match with the quad
= ranRular league. held In New York abou
: Jan, /. that ne has presented com
y memorate medals 20 the members OF IN
I, Triangular league who played In IN
= match l. l.. Price, % and G. G. Water
= O. the Brown representatives. have jus
= received their medals. They are OF heav
q silver. bearing gold plate on which
engraved the inscription: "1ntercollegia'
= chess match: Score, Triangular, 3h: Quat
!. rangtrlar IA" on the backs are n
names Of the two players.
y, The triangular league is composed I
u Brown, Cornell and Pennsylvania. TT
= quad angular league Is composed OF IIa
~ ward. Yale Princeton ana Columbia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-09
COTTON
MARKET
NERVOUS.

New York, Feb. ls.--The cotton market
was less excited than yesterday. but still
very nervous and unsettled.
Opening prices were rs to 20 points hinh-
er on the old and fro mi0 to IS points
higher on the new crop months.
Following the call tho market showed
a further advance OF a few points, but
shortly after cased of to within 10 or IL
points OF yesterdays close on the active
months.
Sellers were evidently rather apprehen-
sive, and March rallied to 1890, May to
1875 and July to 1883, a net advance OF
4SQ57 points.
The publication OF the census bureau
report after noon was followed by a
break that carried March to 1890. May
TO 1910 and July TO l3.45, a decline from
the best OF 70 20 & points. which was
followed by rally OF Is to 30 points.
Trading was very active and excited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-09
THE FIELD g. OF LABOR

boundary. In addition to that there
were l3 new unions formed In the past
month In various actions of the country,
numbering many thousands. 80 that the
strength OF the International Is being
greatly increased.
There are many other items OF interest
in the journal. both 10 the Journeyman
and the apprentice, making the magazine
very interesting reading.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-09
ON pROMISSORY NOTE.

John r. McGuinness has brought suit
against Louis Rossi and Mondoleno Rossi
10 recover $1,000
SUIT is based on a promlssory note for
1900 made August IL. 1903. and payable
four months after date Doran a. Flan-
aean are attorneys for the plaintin.