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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-27
HOW DYNAMITE IS MADE.
CONDITIONS UN1ER WHICH THE
 SUBSTANCE IS HARMLESS.
When Compounded in a Certain Man.
 pIoding-Care Necessary fin Watching
 the Temperature of the NTixture--Its

pIoding-Care Necessary Hn Watching
 the Temperature of the Nrixture--Its
 Uses.
 Ney-s.
 The visitor to Dodson, just out of Kansas City, knew that dynamite would explode, and that was about all he knew concerning it. The little plant thera where Kansas City people daily deal with this powerful explosive had often occurred to him as a source of investigation, says the Kansas City Star, but there is al inborn timidity, in all people when it is suggested that they make a close scrltiny of dynamite. The attitude of the superintendent was the customary one of the long suffering compassion for the uninitiated as the visitor timidly piped his questions.
 What is dynamite and how is it made?" he reiteratel.
 The questioner reddened a little as he thought of the length, height and breadth of his ignorance. The superin- tendant pulled open a desk drawer and handed out stick of some soft sub stance covered with g shell of heavy paraffined paper, Opening one of the nicely crimped ends q soft substance was seen that looked something like fine cornmeal which has been damp ened and firmly pressed.
 That's some of it." was the brief explanation.
 Looks harmless. enough" said the visitor, in an indifferent tone, laying it back upon the desk with a. well-con' cealed qualm of nervousness.
 And as harmless as it looks, except under certain definite conditions,' was the quick rejoinder in a tone suggest ing considerable professional pride.
 And the conditions?' #
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-27
INCORPORATED WITH BROAD
 POWERS,

The Amsterdam corporation of New Haven filed certificate of incorpora- tion in the office of the state secreteary yesterday The authorized capital is $1O0O0. The charter allows the com- pany the broad powers occasionally asked for by companies of this kind, and includes the right to manufacture and produce electricity, construct and operate works for the accumulation and distribution of electricity for light, heat, power and signaling, construct bridges
 buildings, ships, machinery, railroads, tunnels, subways, docks and canals. The incorporators are Louis B. Grant, Ashley T. Cole and William J. BagnelI
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-27
JUDGE BALDWIN RETURNS.

From Trip to the Old World.
 Justice Baldwin tf the supreme court of errors returned yesterday from Eu- rope, where he went last July. While abroad he took part in the "Congres Penitentiare Interlational' at Buda- pest, and the congress of the Union Internationale de Droit Penal" at Ham burg.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-27
DEMER1r sYsTEM SATISFACTORY

Union Accepts Committee. Report on
 the, Matter. S+-s &E.$ A special meeting of the local troll leymen's union was held last evening in Union hall to hear the report of the committee appointed in connection with the demerit system which is to be put into operation op the Consolidated rail- way, and also the new system of grant, ing leave of absence to the employees. The union voted to accept the report of the committee on both matters It is believed that tht night men will rati- fly the action of tie evening meeting.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-27
NAMING 6F pUBLIs SCHOOLS,
Policy of Bard of Education is Ex-

Policy of Bard of Education is Ex-
 plaifed by a Member. S.
 Relative to the movement on foot to name the new school building. now in course of construction at Scranton and Orchard streets the Jepson school, 2 member of tie board of education yes terday said: "The sentiment among the members of the board is averse4to naming the public schools in, New Ha- ven after living individuals. While the petition relaiReoto the naming of the new school fas not been received, the board has afeady decided on policy adverse to ths movement undertakenhy the Alumni association. As the matter now stands tfe5new school will be eall- ed the Scranton street school"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-27
STOLE $6 ON EATON sTREET, ,7

Emmet McNeil, colored man, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Ser genat Connolly and charged with the theft of $S belonging to A. Dunn, of 33 Eaton street, who. is also colored. The police say. that the money was taken from the Eaton street house.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-27
NEW HAVEN STEAMBOAT LINE.
STEAMER RICHARD PECK,

From NEW HAvEN-Steamer leavea 2.l5 a. n., daily, except Mondays Pas- sengers may board steamer at any time after 10 b. m.
 From NEW YORK-Steamer leaves 400 p. m, daily. except Sunday. Time between New York and New Haven about five hours.
 Steamer arrives at and departs from Belle Dock, New Haven, and Pier 20, E R, foot of Peck Slip, New York. the office on Belle Dock, also at Bish.. op & Co.'S, 715 Chapel street, and at Purser,s office on steamer. The NEW ENGLAND NAVIGATION co.
 GEO c. BLACK, Agent,
 Belle Dock. New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-27

If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth, be surs Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie and Is the best remedy for diarrhoea, Twenty-Five cents a bottle. { District of New Haven. ss Probate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-27
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GEzH Nfk .. XzzYHzHn %H4LLRl4D.
September IS, 1905.

Fo. M September IS. 1905 x5:5o Nsg s..o oforl..@ssa5'ss, .s.sa5'ss, .5;5o. 's:os. :s:ss. io:6o. i6 .iS:sS' .S:ssS' xSiia .,s:as. s:as. .Ili:sSs.. 4:ss '1;ask :2s.ks .2Is a;s9 :i:S9. s:2s ito Briagepcrtl .7.ia ; .s.aso se;5o .Isf;o2 s:eS. s;ls pm. sundays-sI:ss. 1s:5o' xs:Se ss.p5 am. s2:10 s2:Is. I:s5. s5:is xs:l6. '7:lo. 's;o2. s:3O. ss:o5 5. n. s'-s.
 For Wanhington via Harlem River 'ls:52p.m.. s12:00 nigbt daily
 Portland and Bar Harbor-sI0:o5 D. nj.
 White Mountains, St. AIbans and Que- Dee-'lO:4O a. m., s11:05 D. m.
 For Boston, Worcester and Proyi- eence, via. Hartford and Willimantic-. lO:O4 a. m. 4:04 D. m.
 ses Boston via New London and Proyidence--.2;25. s2:55, 7:47. sll1i:1i. s si,s.a;;, m, lz;os; 'lI2:41 '2:6s. s4:2O, s5:Os. am, :12:os. s5s. s.sS5ossaysiaisS, .s;os. .s:Oi 's;ss For Boston, via springfeld = s1 :o7. si:o7 am. s5:65 pm.
 For Hartford. Springfield, ete.-sl:07, 6:40. I:45. xs:45, lsl0:O4, s10:4O, slo:5s a. 1;. nk..ke kiez;iO. Fl. .l;45 500. .4:o4 x5:O7 s555. x7:Q5, S:10, 10:05, s11:05 D. m. Sundays SS,dd:07, SS.,d xe:06 a. m, i2:1o. '5:55. x7:iO, For New London, etc. v .s:25. s.ols l:4l, l1:O6, ll11:41 a. m., s12:05, s2:4l, s2:58, S:10, 4:05 (to Saybrook), s4:20, S5:03, 5:15, 6:l5, eIl6:4l, s7.O1, S:l5, (to Guilford), s10:05 D. m. Sum days-.2: gays :22, a2:55 a. m., s12:05, s2:5S, "5;0S, s7:01 ?. m.
 For MiddletOwn. WiIlimnntlc. etc.-@ 5:S5 am. 1:0o, s6:0S (to Worcester). s:o2 pm. sundays-7:20 pm.
 For shelburne Falls, etc.-7:5o am. l2:20 (to New Hartford). 4;04. 6:00 (to Westfeld) pm.
 Fer Waterbury via Cheshire-s:a0 e. m., l2:10, 2:50, TOO D. m. Sundays s:00 am, 2:55, S:05 pm.
 For Derby and Ansonia-6:5S, S:00. S;Sez, s;40 am, 12:10, s2:00z, 2:35. .4;d5z. 4:S0, 6.00z. (ex. Saturdays), SIS, I:4V. lliS0p.m. Sundays-8:00z, 8:30. ll:40 a.Ii1.s 3:S0, 6:00z $40, S:45 pm. For Waterbury-6:58, 8:00, $40 a. m.. l l2:l0, 2:35, 5:1S. TAO, 11:30 p. m. Sun- days-S:30, 1l:40 am, $40, 8:45 p. m. For Winsted-6:5s, $40 am, 12:iO, 2:S5, 5:lS, 1:40 ?. m. Sundays-S:30 a. n, $40 pm.
 For PittaheId. and inrermediate points 5:50. (via Bridgeport)s 0:85 a, rn., s2:00, 4:15 pm. Sundays-8 :00a. m.
 For Litchfeld--9:35 a. m. s2:00. 4:15, p. m. Sundays8:00 a. m.
 Express Trains Parlor car limited.
 gro Derby Junction. xLocal Express,
 Saturdays only.
 o. n. SHEPPARD, F. 0. COLBY,
 Gen. supt. Asst. Gen. Pass. Agi
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-27
Starln,sN. N. &N. h.Llna

DAILY EXCEPT SATURDAY. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE Leaves New Haven l0:15 b. m. Starin Pier, foot of Brown Street I1alveas New York, 500 ?. m, Cortlandt Street, Piers, No. 13 N. R. Fare 75c, excursion tickets $1.25. Rooms $1.00. Take Chaps ell Street cars to Brewery Street
 C. H. FISHER, Agent, s16-tf New Haven. Conn
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-27
RED STAR LINE,

Antwcrp--DOVer--T r Calling at Dover for London and Paris.
 Sailing every Saturday at 10:SO A. M. St. Paul. Sept. 30St.8 Louis. ..Oct. fl New York. '. Oct. 7Philade1phia,O Oct 2I Piers IA and 15 North River. Office Broad way, Bowling Green Building, N. Y, Peck G Bishop, ,715 Chapel St, M.Zunder. & Sons 253 State St, HI. Parish X Co, Orange New Haven. 9od-tS
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-27
AMERICAN LINE

Plymouth CherbOurg Southampton. From New York Saturdays at 9.So a. m. Finland. i. Sept. 30Kroonland. Oct. 14
 Vaderland. Oct. 7Zeeland, y.. Oct. 21
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19
BRIDE THREE
TIMES AT
TWENTY

Butte, Mont, Sept. 1.-TWO weeks ago
the twenty-year-old wife OF George Mel
vile, a miner, told her husband she was
going out TO attend the wedding Of a
friend. Yesterday. IT was discovered that
she was the bride and had married Harry
Northey, a young man living less than
half a mile from her home.
Mrs. Melville had told Northey that
Melville was her uncle and she feared he
would cable the news 10 her mother, who
she said is an invalid in London.
SO she went back and lived with Mel
VILE for a week then returned 10 her
younger husband and remained with him
until yesterday when Melville succeeded
In finding her. She denied him and de-
clared he was her uncle and nothing more.
Northey believed her Notwithstanding the
records Of the court at Great Falls which
showed that she married Melville I'm Aug
ust, 1901.
The girl four years ago, was married to
a man named Walbridge. who abused her
and was killed by her father near Phil
lipsburg, Mont, for which crime the faith
er, Carlisle Hunter, is serving a sentence
In the state prison. The young woman
was arrested on a charge OF bigamy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19
MAINE W. C. 7. U. C0NvENES
AT BAR HARB0R TODAY

Bar Harbor, Me-, Sept. 19.-Nearly three
hundred women. wearing white ribbons.
emblematic Of the cause they advocate,
gathered here today from all over the
state OF Maine TO attend the 3lst annual
convention OF the Maine Women's Chris
ton Temperance union. The sessions.
which will be held in the Congregational
church, will be public and will continue
for three days. Among the prominent
women present are Mrs. L. NJ. ". Stevens
OF Portland, the president OF the national
Women's Christian Temperance union. as
well as the state union, and Miss Anna
Gordan. vice president Of the national
body.
Miss Gordon Is also at the head of the
Loyal Temperance legion.
Mrs. Hannah j. Bailey. superintendent
OF the department Of peace and arbitra-
ton OF the worlds w. c. 7. L.. and
Rev. Anna Howard. one of the pioneers
Of the temperance movement and presi-
len OF the national women's Suffrage
association, will also address the conven-
tlon.
The first half hour Of the opening ses-
sion today was devotional, after which
the convention was called 10 order by the
president. Mrs. l.. NJ. y. Stevens.
Mrs. Stevens spoke informally at some
length on pressing needs of the Maine
union and Of important measures passed
by the legislature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19

drunkenness. w. T. o'Donnell, counsel.
Decision for petitioner. who Is given GUS
tody OF her six minor children.
Marie l.. Poulette VS.. Hermos +. Poul-
cite. Desertion and neglect 10 provide.
Decision 70 be given for petitioner when
marrige certificate is filed.
BEFORE MR.. JUSTICE TANNER.
Lillian NJ. spry VS.. John Henry spry.
Heard in part.
Robert Joyce Bailey VS.. Ella Marie
Bailey. Decision for petitioner. WllfIl
desertion. H. b. Wood. counsel.
Annie +. Johnson VS.. V. Henry John-
son. Heard in part.
Frederick y. Spooner VS.. V. Eta spoon
err. Heard further and held for advise
ment.
Bertha A. lie Gendre VS.. Augustus F..
lie Gendre. Decision for petitioner. TX
IRENE cruelty and neglect TO provide. A.
A. Mclaughlin for petitioner.
Matilda Smith VS.. Daniel Smith. De-
cision for petitioner. Wilful desertian
and neglect to provide. A. A McCauglin
for petitioner.
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19

Matthew Kerr. the engineer. twelve fire
men and half a dozen coal passers. were
keeping the boilers going, when there
came a roar from boiler No. 5.
The next instant the boiler rose in the
air and was dashed TO pieces.
Dazed by the shock and blistered by
steam. the men made n wild rush for
safety. and most OF them escaped before
they were seriously burned. The shock,
however, threw down Engineer Kerr.
When he staggered to his feet he CROPPED
blindly until dragged TO the iron door
through which the others had escaped.
Then IL was discovered that Braday was
missing and one of the men dashed back
into the scalding steam and stumbled
across Braday's body. Braday was drag
ged out unconscious and terribly scalded.
The force of the explosion shook build
ings for several blocks around.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19

It is several weeks since an instance
Of gas poisoning was reported TO the au-
thorites. but now that cool weather is
coming on and windows are kept closed,
the usual run OF accidental APPROPRIATIONS,
due to carelessness. may be looked for.
One case was brought 10 official atten-
ton this morning at % Holmes street.
where William Fisher and his son,
Charles, reside.
They have for a housekeeper, Mrs. Rose
Labrie, % years old. who was born In
Canada, was married to Frank Labrie OF
Woonsocket. but has been a widow for
four years. Her maide name was
Liberty.
Mrs. Labrie entered the employ OF Mr..
Fisher Just one week ago today.
She occupied a room on the upper floor.
10 which apartment she retired at the
usual hour last night.
GAS COCK WAS OPEN.
Mr.. Fishers son, Charles, arose before
6 O'Clock this morning. and not finding
Mrs. Labrie in the kitchen preparing
breakfast went 10 her room 10 call her.
He found ne door closed and opening 1t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19
DANIELS0N
ENTERTA|NS
CANADIANS

The village streets OF Danielson are
decorated deliberately today in honor or
the annual session of the congress of the
French Canadian societies OF the state of
Connecticut which for two days will sit in
Music Hall.
This gathering is one OF the most i'm
portant held by the French-Canadian
residents In the United states and the del
egates here represent upwards OF seven
teen thousand OF their compatriots.
The number Of visitors today Is esti-
mated at two thousand. The mills there
and at Wauregan. Moosup, Willimantic.
and other places, where the employees are
mostly Canadians, have suspended in
whole or In part in order 10 allow mem
hers OF the association to attend.
The exercises began with an address Of
welcome by Mayor A. II. Arlington. and
the response was by DR.. C.. j.. Leclaire,
president OF the state body and secretary
of the Canadian societies OF New England
The speakers during the sessions will be
DIR. LeC1aire, Rev. Chapdelaine OF Put
nam. A. ID. Davis Of Waterbury. DR.. o. o.
Montague OF Norwich, DIR. omar Larrue
of Putnam; Or. T. l. Pratt of Norwich
and Fred Buteau OF Harvard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19
FLOODS COST SANTA FE
RAILROAD OVER 100000

Chicago. Sept. 19.-Western floods
caused the Santa Fe railroad a loss Of
more than 50, 900, 900 in the fiscal year
just closed. This is stated in the annual
report. made public yesterday. showing
gross earnings OF over SIS. 900. 900.
Work on the Santa Fe's new trans CON
tinental line is progressing at three points
and II is expected that the entire line
will be completed this year.
The line will be somewhat shorter than
the Trinidad route; viii avoid two noun
tain ranges between Trinidad and AL
berquerque and will be less exposed 10
interruption by freshets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19
W|LHELM|NA
FAv0RS
REFORMS

The Hague, Sept. 19.-The states gen
eral were reopened today. Queen VII
helmina's speech, after expressing her
pleasure at the end Of the far eastern
war, dealt with internal matters.
Her majesty said the financial condition
Of the country imperatively necessitated
an economical administration as the rev.
enues, although increasing. were not
keeping pace with the expenditures. An
extension OF the sources Of revenue was
necessary to meet the expected deficit of
1906 and the expenditure necessary for
education and social reform.
Regarding the defence Of the country
the speech proposed the universal pre-
liminary ira lining Of the south of the ma
ton in order TO make the whole people
available for defence, while means will be
sought t~o-eeHfplete the Qualifications Of
Amsterdam as quickly as possible.
The speech also proposed obligatory in
surance against Illness. i~ncapacity and old
age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19

SISTER TO
GET MONEY

In the Superior court today a decree
was entered in the interpleader case of
Providence Institution for Savings VS..
Patrick Smith. administrator. Ell al.
This was a suit 10 settle the ownership
Of a deposit standing in the name OF Cath
crime Geary.
The depositor died Fur nth, and at
moor that day she signed an order trans
ferring the deposit, which oun 10
s935. 10 her sister. Johannah Hennessey.
June 18th. the present year. was on Satur-
day and the order could not ba presented
at bank before Monday, and on the lat
ter day as the GeRry woman had died,
the bank refused 20 honor the order.
The order was witnessed by DIR. Smith.
Administrator was taken out on the
Geary woman estate and the administra-
tor n Johannah Hennessey falling TO
agree the bank teek-the matter aHte
court.
1t is provided I'm the decree entered to-
day that the bank pay the money - Jo-
hannah Hennessey. Thomas III. Holton
represented the successful party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19
ODD FELLOWS
GET DOWN
TO WORK

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 19.-The real
work Of the annual communication Of
the Independent order OF Odd Fellows
began today. when various resolutions
for new legislation and amendments TO
the present laws were introduced az the
business session.
Discussion will take place on the qucs-
tion Of anliatiou with Manchester Unity.
There Is considerable objection 90 this
proposition. since II would admit negroes
TO membership.
Prize drill work was resumed today.
Tho teams that competed were: Glass
A. $500 prize. Canton No. /. Washington.
u. c.. Canton No. 3s. Syracuse: city %
Straits canton. Detroit; Canton Lucas.
No. 2. Toledo. Canton Mexican. No. 2s.
Terre Hautc. Ind.
Glass y. prize 5000, Rochester canton,
80.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19
MAY Be II VICTIMS
OF kV0N EXPLOSION

Avon. Conn. Sept. with the ex-
ception OF PJSsick Loughman. all the sur
viving victims Of the explosion and fire
AT the Climax Fuse works were reported
today as showing some improvement in
condition. and there are hopes OF their re-
covery. unless complications develop.
Loughman's condition Is very serious and
Il is feared that his burns Will prove fatal.
making the total OF deaths Ia.
Three funerals OF victims of the fire
were held today. The bodies Of Michael
Garfield. who died sunday, and Of Richard
Mccarthy. who met death In the flames,
were removed TO Collinsville, where ser
The funeral OF Miss Diana !egeyt took
place at the home OF her father in this
village.
II Is understood that the directors OF
the Climax Fuse ccmpany have voted 20
rebuild their plant at once. The fire prac-
tically wiped out the plant as far as work.
ing capacity was concerned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19
new YORK TO HAVE
PERMANENT WORLDS FAIR

New York, Sept 19.-Active work is
going on in this city looking towards n
permanent worlds fair to be opened in
1909 in celebration Of the t~ricentennial
celebration OF the discovery OF the Hud-
son river.
Offices hav been opened in Manhattan
and Peckskil for the promotion OF the
enterprise and options have been obtained
on a large tract of and at Verplunk's
Point on the east bank OF the Hudson.
near Peekskill, where II Is proposed TO
locate the exposition.
With the return Of Governor Higgins
from Europe. Sept. %. II is expected
the project will assume concrete form.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19

Rose A. Kirck asked for a divorce from
Robert Kirck. Her petition was refused
because 1t did not appear that the eta
ton had been properly served.
Frederick L. Hamlet. who sought n di-
vorce from Luella d. Hamlet. and Rich
ard A.. Holgate, who wanted his matri-
monial bonds, held by Lucy r. Holgate,
cancelled. were refused relief. One wom-
an who got a divorce will have TO pro-
vide for six minor children. She claims
her chances OF getting along will be bet
ter since she has got rid of her husband.
HEARD MOST CASES.
Judge Browns session this forenoon
was a particularly busy one. He has
heard the most cases of this kline so
far.
' Following is a list OF cases which were
considered:
BEFORE PRESIDING JUSTICE
SWEETLAND.
Rowena VI. Greene VS.. Willard II.
Greene. Neglect TO provide. Decision for
petitioner. w. b. Richardson, counsel.
Jennie s Olive VS.. John r. Olive De-
cision for petitioner on the grounds OF ne
elect TO provide. f. l. owen, counsel.
Daniel B. Cothman VS.. Annie r. Goth
man. Desertion. Decision for petitioner.
+. L. owen. counsel.
Lydia X. Foster VS.. Frederick A. Eos
ter. Neglect TO provide. Decision for
petitioner. w. p. G~reenough, counsel.
Delaney M. Bowler VS.. Frank A Bowl
er. Neglect 10 provide and continued
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19
U. S. IMMIGRANTS ARE
BECOMING BRITISH SUBJECTS

New York. Sept. 19.-Sir Gilbert Parker.
author. playwright and member Of par
lament. is in New York on his way TO
England, after spending several weeks in
Canada. He is enthusiastic over the
northwestern part Of the dominion and
says hat IL Is one OF the richest a%gricul-
tural countries In the world. He claims
II is being settled rapidly. that about half
Of the immigrants are from the United
States and that as a rule they are be
coming British subjects. He sees in this
an evidence OF the friendly feeling exist
ing between this country and Canada.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19
STABBED IN
FACE BY
FOOTPAD

st. Louis, Mo-, Sept. l9.-John b.
O'Meara, formerly lieutenant governor Of
Missouri, was severely stabbed in the
face last night by a robber or the front
porch OF his home.
Mr.. O'Meara was seated on tho porch,
when a man approached and inquired the
number OF the house. The man drew a
revolver and demanded money. o'Meara
struggled with the robber and both men
rolled down the front steps TO the lawn,
where the fight continued. AS O'Meara
gradually gained the advantage his as
sailant loosened his grasp on the revolver.
and, dra wing a knife, stabbed Mr..
O'Meara In the face.
The footpad then escaped. A physician
was summoned and five stitches were
taken I'm thew ound. which extends from
the cheek TO the neck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-19
COL. SAMUEL n. ALLEN
DIES AT T0GUS, MAINE

Togus, Me. Sept. 19.-Colonel Samuel IT.
Allen. recently governor OF the national
home for disabled volunteer soldiers here,
died today at the age Of 70 years. lie was
made major OF the First Maine cavalry.
az the outbreak Of the civil War and n
year later was promoted TO the rank OF
colonel.
lie was also at that time military gov
ernor OF Frederic. Mr..
lie later engaged I'm the lumber and ice
trade on the Kennebec river. In Novem-
Der. 1897. he was appointed governor OF
the soldiers home here. and held the posi-
tion until within n few weeks Of his
death.