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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
COSTLY BLAZE IN
SMITH STREET
TENEMENT HOUSE

The two-tenement house at AS Smith
street was considerably damaged by fire
which broke out I'M the kitchen OF the
second story and swept To the roof, dam
age by fire and water being estimated at
fully $1,000
The property is owned by John Maher.
who has a saloon on the ground floor. and
suffered considerable damage from the big
volume OF water poured into the building.
The second floor was occupied by Joseph
Simmons, who had recently commenced
housekeeping. and he carried $1,000 worth
OF insurance on his new furniture. a graet
deal OF which was destroyed. There was
no one I'm his apartments when the fire
was discovered In the kitchen, and Its
origin is not known. The top floor was
occupied by John Taylor.
Box 80 was rung in al II O'Clock by John
Phillips. who saw flames leaping from the
kitchen windows. II was not till 1890 that
the recall was sounded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01

20 study a. Niagara college In northern
New York. and after completing a course
OF study there attended other colleges.
His first assignment was as assistant
to Father McCabe AZ the Church OF tho
Sacred Heart In Fall River where he re
mained for over ten years and was very
successful
From there he went 10 Somerset. Mass /.
where he remained about seven years in
charge OF that parish.
He was appointed chaplain at the St
Vincent asylum about six years ago and
held that position up 10 his sudden taxi
ing of this morning
He Is known TO have two brothers. who
are priests. at ST johns church, Pea
body Mass. and they have been notified
OF his death.
Father Masterson, while not widely
known. was well liked and held i'm high
respect by those who had occasion to
come In contact with him.
lie had a very cheerful and optimistic
disposition and devout in fhhs religious
work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01

ing parts OF dredge 10 be used at York,
Maine. The willard which was formerly
the Willard Clapp was built in Portland,
Me. 1874 and registered % tons gross and
u tons net. Her length was ~ feet, her
breadth IL. her depth OF hold four feet.
Capt Sawyer and Fireman Webber owe
their escape 10 a most fortunate circum-
stance. The captain says that the tug
WAS top heavy from the fact that she
carried on the forward deck an immense
iron digger. used by dredging machines.
This caused her 10 turn over. As she
rolled n dory which was on deck was
thrown off and it landed right-side up.
Engineer Webber was quick enough 10
jump In. but Capt. Sawyer was thrown
into the water lie succeeded IN reach
ing the dory by swimming
Nothing was seen OF the others. and II
Is thought they either went down with
the tug or sank upon being thrown into
the water. The captains hands and feet
were frozen so badly that II was feared
today an opera ton would have 10 be per
formed Webber suffered less severely
although his extremities were painfully
frostbitten
The tug sank I'm very deep water and II
is considered doubtful II she can be raised
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
THE HOUSE.

The house Of representatives was called
10 order at ll:i6 o'clock by Hon Arthur
w. Dennis, speaker.
Mr.. Allen for the committee on judiciary
reported back the act providing for re-
appointment OF representatives. giving an
additional member 20 tho town OF Gran
ston and taking one from the town OF
Westerly. with recommendation of pas
sage
In making the report Mr.. Allen stated
that the recommended don OF thu commit
tee was not unanimous. but the report
had been made With the UNDER tanding
that with the consent OF the house the
act would be made epecial order FOR
next Thursday at 1850 O'Clock. II was
voted that 70 be made a special order for
the time named.
Mr.. Bowen for the judiciary committee
reported back an act in amendment Of and
I'm addition % chapter b9s OF the Statutes.
entitled IAN act 20 revise. consolidate
and amend the act entitled An act 20 in
corporate the city Of Providence and tho
several acts IN addition thereto and IN
amendment therof. passed at the Janf-
ary session A. d. iSss. Calendar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01

1t was not. however. until Col. Charles
Ammell. commanding the eight compan-
les OF soldiers issued orders 20 arrest
whole parties OF men who were found
congregated at one place that the disor-
der was checked. The plan adopted by the
military was TO surround group OF men
and youths and II they did not immediate
ly disperse. arrest them and conduct them
TO headquarters. From this time forward
the crowds on the streets began 10 dis-
appear and the disorders ceased.
Three houses. occupied by colored fami-
lies In different localities were burned
and several others were stoned. The per-
sons were injured during the night. Meth
er of them seriously.
Brakeman Martin Davis. who wounded
the drunken negroes. Dean and Ladd.
Monday night. was the immediate cause
OF the rioting was still alive this morning
The authorities are hoping that Davis
may not die They believe that every mo-
ment this man lives gives that much
more time for the disturbed conditions 10
subside IL he should die. IL Is feared that
more trouble will follow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
INDIANA COAL OPERATORS
DID NOT ATTEND CONFERENCE

Terre Haute. Ind. March lin contra
dlctlon OF the information contained In n
dispatch from Pittsburg that J. Smith
Talley, Hugh Shrlie and j. c. Holsem OF
Terre Haute. together with A. A Ogle
and j. L. Seifert members OF the In
diana Bltuminous Coal Operators asso-
ciauon. were present at the conference OF
operators In Plttsburg yesterday. II IL
authoritatively reported that Indiana was
not represented at the conference.
J. Smith Talley did not leave Terre
Haute. he having received no notice OF
the meeting. Mr.. Shirkie OF the Deering
Coal company is at witte, ILL.,. aud at the
home and offices of Mr.. Holsem ~ is en-
phatically stated that he went 20 Indian
apolls yesterday morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
KIND Of COTTON
GOODS WANTED
BY THE CHINESE

washington. March 1.-The bureau OF
manufactures has received from special
agents. appointed To investigate the Chi
nese market for American merchants a
large quantity OF samples OF the cotton
samples will be arranged and placed on
exhibition in New England, Georgia and
other points where manufacturers may
examine them.
The reports of the agents say the United
States ~ not competing with tho other
countries In the Chinese markets prln-
cipally because the manufacturers do not
know what the Chinese want and are not
shipping the desired articles
The samples sent TO the bureau arc
mostly prints. vivid IN colOring and OF
designs 10 suit the Chinese taste They
are made In England. Germany and else
whore abroad. particularly FOR the Chinese
trade
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
ADMITS BREAK ON
DRUG STORE AND
IS BOUND OVER

Hunted c. Gibln pleaded guilty In the
Sixth district court this morning to the
charge OF breaking and entering in the
night time the drug store OF Ross Broth
ers. Camp street yesterday morning Mt
about clock He was adjudged proba-
bly, guilty and bound over 10 the superior
court under $700 bonds.
Gibln was arrested az an early hour
this morning on Westminster street by
Patrolman Patrick r. Farrell OF the Sec
ond station and Patrolman r. r. Blake of
the Central station and locked up as a
suspect.
An overcoat and pair OF gloves were
found i'm the rear OF the store after dis
covery or the break yesterday. Giblin ad-
mitted that the coat fitted MIN and said
that ne left It In his hurried exit through
a window which he smashed.
Glblin gave his ago as 20 and said that
he lived with his parents. corner Hope
and Forest streets
Captain Horton told the court that the
young man had been I'm court before on "A
In rceny charge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
TRIES TO PROVE
POLICEMAN WAS
IN MURDER PLOT

New York. March I. Testimony con-
cerning the exact extent 70 which Berthe
Claiche was Emil Gerdron's slave Is ex-
pected when a witness named Lorenzo Is
called In the trial Of the young French
woman who Is charged with killing Ger
dron
Lorenzo. II has already been testified.
during the trial had been the cause OF
quarrel between the defendant and her
alleged master shortly before the latter
was shot zy Berthe on the night OF July
3 last
Assistant District Attorney Ely is still
engaged in attempting to prove HIS asser-
tion that a policeman conspired with
Berthe Claiche 10 kill Gerdron.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
BURD0N FALLS
UNDER GOAL CARS
AND IS KILLED.

George A. Budon freight brakeman in the employ Of the
NJ Y, NJ H. & H. r. r. by coal
the India Point yard this morning BIS o'clock died
before the arrival of the ambulance
He had been working the yards and his body found lying
the tracks with chest crushed
Just how the fatality occurred witnessed
James Gately brakeman found the body mangled
after coal and switching engine
He carried the
Bell teephoned the Rhode Island hospital
The died before the arrival of the ambulance
hospital stated that death probably
Immediately after the accident.
Medical Examiner Pegram by L.
the Third station and he ordered the
taker Monahan.
and two young children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01

The senate convened at 1ll5 o'clock.
Lieut.. Gov. Jackson. presiding.
Senator Anthony for the judiciary com
mittee reported back an act In amend
ment of section II OF chapter 1875 OF the
general laws. "Of divorce" Calender
Senator Shepard introduced. by request
an act in amendment OF chapter 6s of
the general laws relating to the Rhode
Island College OF Agriculture and
Mechanic Art, making an annual appro-
priation of $4,000 for defray1ng the ex
penses OF the college. Finance commit
tee
Senator Remington presented a COM
munication from Martha Booth. Commit
tee on accounts and claims.
From the house was received an act
I'm amendment OF an act 10 incorporate
the Perseverance Worsted company. Com
mlttee on corporations
Also substitute A OF an act In amend
ment OF an act 20 incorporate the Branch
River Lumber company. Committee on
corporations.
Senator Pagan presented an act IN
amendment OF chapter 1852 OF the general
laws. entitled "Of the suppression Of in
temperance" Committee on special legis-
lation.
From the calendar WAS taken an act
providing for the appointment OF a second
assistant attorney general on which the
committee on judiciary recommended pas
sage in concurrence; passed
Also an act restoring 20 William -. Fry
OF Warwick his civil rights, on which the
committee ON judiciary recommended pas
sage in concurrence: passed
Also I'm concurrence an act In amend
ment OF an act passed at the January
session. A. u. 1883. entitled AN act TO
incorporate the Union Fire District OF the
town OF South Kingstown." on which the
committee on judiciary recommended pas
sage: passed.
At 11:H O'Clock on motion OF Senator
Stoddard the senate adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01

Mr. Franklin for the judiciary COM
mittee reported back an act in addition
TO chapter il0l OF the Puolic Laws. en-
titled IAN act providing for the better
management Of the public schools I'm the
state" passed April IL, 1903 Calendar
Mr.. Roberts for the committee on cor
porations reported back an act to incor-
porate the Exchange Trust company.
with recommendation Of indefinite post
ponement and recommendation of passage
OF Substitute A. Calendar
Mr.. Newal for the committee on state
property presented resolution for the
appointment Of a joint special commission
TO investigate the need OF repairs on the
Newport county jail and court house.
Calendar.
Mr.. Bliss presented n resolution appro-
priating SS332 TO reimburse the Society
OF the Cincinnati for the expense OF dis
covering and re-interrng tho remains OF
Major Gen. Nathaniel Greene. Finance
committee
Also resolution authorizing the sheriff
Of Providence county TO make repairs on
the Providence county court house and to
draw from the state treasury from time
10 time such funds as may be needed. Fi-
nance committed
Mr.. Spencer presented n resolution ap-
propriating $500 for the state settler, TO be
used In replacing the standard scales and
measures In certain towns.
Mr.. Anthony presented a. resolution on
the petition OF w. r.. Anthony for pernis-
sion To erect a wharf al Portsmouth. Ju-
dietary committee.
At II ;35 o'clock an motion OF Mr. Palm
or the house adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
M0NSIGN0R CREMlN DIES
AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

Bridgeport, Conn, March 1.--Monsignor
Dennis j. Cremin. the resident rector Of
St Augustine's church. died at the
parochial residence early today. lie con-
tracted cold last Monday. which de-
veloped into pneumonia. and sank rapidly
until death came today. Father Gremin
was one Of the best known priests I'm this
state and was close friend OF Cardinal
Satolll.
He came to Bridgeport I'm 1888 from st.
Peters church, Hartford lie was 27
years OF age and leaves two brothers and
three sisters. two Of whom are Mrs.
Thomas Kelley OF New York and Mrs.
Helen Mccarthy OF Brooklyn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
STUDENTS FLEE
FROM FIRE IN
NIGHT CLOTHES

Middletown. Conn. March 1.--Wesleyan
university sustained a severe loss by fire
early today. when old North College was
practically destroyed. The loss IL pla ced
a $4,000. The burned building was erect
ed In 1927 and formed the nucleus OF the
present college group and was of great
historic interest a Wesleyan.
All OF the $50 students I'm the building
made their escape. many OF them so hur-
riedly that they rushed out into the rreez-
in gat mosphere, clad only in their night
clothing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
RECEIVER APPOINTED FOR
the THkYER COMPANY

Chicago March IA receiver for a
business which had been the lifo work ~
r. A. Thayer.- now said 90 be a physical
wreck from his attempts 10 save the busi-
ness from ruin. was appointed yesterday
bv Judge X n. Lands In the United
states District court.
Mr. Thayer's company is Thayer 4
company. manufacturers Of soap and per
fumes. The Royal Trust compony was mp
pointed receiver
The liabilities OF the company aggregate
seo. 90. with assets OF about $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
THE REAPP0R T|ONMENT
BILL REPORTED To HOUSE

Another dull day in the Rhode Island legislature passed into
history although least of the reported
house today by the judiciary committee gives promise
citement.
The providing for reapporonen
reported back the house with the
recommendation of passage unanimous action of the
committee.
The which WILL if passed representative from
Westerly and special order for
Thursday.
The act relative the letting of s by city
Providence also reported
In the there nothing ordinary
the session, usual brief
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
PEANUT PLANT BURNED

New York. .March 1.-Peanuts were
burned up wholesale in fire early today
IN the American Peanut company's plant
az Greenwich and West Twelfth streets.
The company had a stock OF peanuts.
much OF which was consumed
The total damage TO the building and
various stocks In 1t Is about $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
REY,FR.MAST
DIES0N THE STREET

Chaplain FIR James Masterson of ST. Vincent de Pauls
asylum Regent dropped dead while walking
Promenade this morning o'clock He 90 years
age ascrbd apopexy by Medical Examiner
Perkins.
The priest left the asylum shortly after breakfast for morning
walk seemed in his usual good health.
He proceeding Promenade street the nortery side
toeed then fell to the ground lot between
Brown & Sharpes and the American Locomotive works
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
RUNAWAY GIRL FOUND
IN ATTIC BY BROTHER

Margaret Kearns. Is runaway from
the House of the Good Shepherd. WAS
found by her brother IN the attic Of a
Sahln street house hst night She Will be
returned 70 that institution today by G.
H. Thnrher agent for the Society FOR the
Prevention % Cruelty 10 Children, who
had charge OF the case
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
BILL TO RE-ADIUST SALARIES
OF NATIONS GENERAL OFFICERS

washington March i--Senator gallin-
ger has introduced a bill to readjust tho
salaries OF the general officers of the
government. 20 take effect March 4. 1902
The bill proposes tho following salaries:
The president. $4,000; vice president s1S.-
O0O. speaker OF the house OF representa-
tivea. 81. .c0: members of the cabinet. VS.
90; senators and representatives.. $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
FlSH'S RESIGNATION ALARMS
ENGLISH POLICY HOLDERS

London. March 1.--Niscount Northcliffe.
better known as Sir Alfred Harmsworth
chairman Of the protection committee of
the British policyholders OF the Mutual
Life Insurance company, has cabled TO
Stuyvesant Fish the committees alarm at
his resignation from the company and
urging him TO continue TO support genuine
reforms.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
NORWEGIAN STEAMER LOST:
THIRTY MEN DROWNED

HauEesund. Norway. March Thirty
men were drowned last night by the
wreck OF Haugcsund and Bergen. OF TIE
Norwegian coasting steamer Thor.
The vessels anchor chain broke during
n hurricane and SHE was blown ashore and
sank. Only three OF her crew were saved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01

The saved were.
Capt. Emery r. Sawyer.
+. w. Webber, fireman.
The drowned were:
Joseph E. Thompson, engineer.
Gregory Pearson, cook.
George II. Grigson, deckhand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01

Gloucester Mass, March Striking heavily upon sharp
ledge outside of Rockport bakar today the tug
Willard York
the and later turned turtle while trying reach
shore.
The from the Rockport station succeeded rescung
tugs but the three other board
drowned The saved were
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
MILITIA IN
CON troll Of
SITUA TON

<: s-s 900 s:.:.. . sSae-:-3.S:y3
o Springfield. Ohio. March This o
@ city was quiet this morning and q
@ O.
{, aside from the presence Of the mill g
. itiamen there was no visible evil g
o dence OF the disorderly scenes OF g
. last night After dispensing vari- 9
.. Gus bands of youthful rowdies who %
8 last night caused most OF the dis o.
., order, the militia at an early hour .
. settled down 20 rest IN complete /.
9, control OF the situation. Z.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01

"PeopIe have a trick OF forget
ting. and It's surprising how
quickly they'Il forget you and your
business II you stop advertising. -
orisInaer, In hhode island Adver-
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-03-26
Come 10 the ~ ews
office for YOUR Eiec-
lion tickets.

Rosie IiihLeTman. departed fflday'
on an extended visit at her home at
5haWanO.
-Rcy. TopEaka, depan ted Saturday
for North Crandon, and held services
there Sunday,
Geo. St Louis came up from Mon
leo. Wednesday and spent a few hours
in town.
Mrs. George Darling, of Jetfris,
arrived Friday on visit with Mrs.
wren Carpenter, MIR. and Mr.. Oar
Inc formely resided at this place.
-FoR SALE Lumber, Single and
Lath mill complete, ready to run,
Address. w. d. NEVILLE, Eagle klVer'
Wisconsin. II-l'V'
Mrs. Fred Mcfarland and daugh-
ror arrived Wednesday, on a visit
~ the home of her mother, Mrs. d.
Fatten.
Amos Radcliffe, arraived from
Minneapolis tuesday, and Will visit
= few DAVIS with relatives, before re-
turning to his school.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Jackson
denarted for Waterloo. Iowa, Ned-
nesdav, on a visit with their parents
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Budde, returned
Wednesday, from an extended VISIT
with his parents at Catawba' WIS
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Mike Morrison was agreeaoIy sur
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Tonlay found it right near the house
and very near where MI. MCri'so"
thought he had lost. 1t
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Adams came
down from their resort on big Twin
Lake this morning.
The Ladies Aid society OF the
Codrreoat.nnal Church served Ice
cream ana Cake, at the Church faf-
/ lars. on Wall street last Tuesday after
noon a larga crowd attended.
The Four act drama Down in
Dixie viii be re-played at the Lycum
Onera House Friday evening, March
S0th. The proceeds will 60 toward A.,
eoninipo the High School baseball
nino Tickets on sale at Dentons bar
Jain Store. Reserved seats 25cts.
Homer Galpin and john W. Beck
err cf Chicago, arrived Friday, they
Pare members and officers of the Eagle
River Hunting and Fishing Club ioca-
ted at Big Sand Lake, ahd went out
r. the resort to NJ" he ;he necessary
oranoements for the building of q
I larue Club House.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-03-26
NOTICE

70 Whom 1t May Concern:- The
Wisconsin State Horticultural Socle-
tv has given no guarantee to any Nur
sery or Orchard Company Of any ma
ture whatsoever.
Aoy contracts obtained by means
of such presentations are void and
may be revoked.
Any money paid on such contract
is recoverable by law.
Mhe agent of any Nursery or Or
chatd Company who obtains contracts
by such fraudulent representations
commits criminal offence and may
be punishable by due process Of law.
The necessity for these statements
arises from the fact that a certain
Nursery or Orchard Company, oper-
ating from outside the state, selling
fruit trees in acre lots on contract,
claims to hold guarantee from this
Society to aeimburse the Company
for 10 sSeS ect.
This Society gives no guarantee of
any nature whatsoever to any Orchard
or Nursery Compay or firm never
has done so, nor ever do so.
Eredeaic Cranetild.
Secretary of the
State Horticultural Society
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1906-03-26
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Mr.. aud Mrs. F. G. Hall, returned
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The Ladies' of the Thimble Bee
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son, Thursday afternoon.
Andrew Hanson, was down from
bis place on little Twin Lake, and
spent a few hours in town. Tuesday,
SADIE NcDougalI, depar- cd Sat
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visit few days.
Ruby Siatterey, came down from
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