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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
MURDERS
BY PISTOL
'.'TOTERS'

Lexington, Ky. Jan. Estate Senator
John =. Chinn CT Harradsburg, more ia
milarly known as "Col Jack" the fight
ing Kentuckian, caused a sensation here
In a speech made 10 the student body OF
Kentucky State Cillege on the habit Of
pistol "totlng," which he characterized as
the most loathsome habit known to man.
col" Chinn was a member OF the Joint
committee from the senate and Rallow
Lower House OF the Kentucky general as
sembly. which made an inspection Of the
college and at the conclusion OF the in
spection he was called upon by the chair
man OF the committee to address the stu
dents OF the college, who had formed in.
the chapel 10 meet the body OF lawmakers
The far-famed colonel, who has long
been regarded as ono man - the grand
old commonwealth who was at home In
any kind OF a scrap" was feeling at his
best, and in the future persons wha have
been scared into hiding while "Col. Jack"
was in evidence can now come out OF
their holes. as the white flag is waving
oevr the head OF him who has been wont
TO make officers and private citizen scare
while he was In town
Among other things. he said to the
young men and women:
II YOU young ldules III pardon me, i
will address the young gentlemen on a
line which they are all. or should be. in
terested, and ! know that the parents Of
the boys will agree with me- II is the per-
nicious habit Of carrying concealed deadly
weapons and the many crimes OF murder
which are every day occurrences in this
state. due 20 the pistol 'toters
/ suppose that every young man In this
audience knows OF me by reputation as A.
fighter" said col Chinn. but want to
say right here that neved carried a pis-
tol and never killed a man, and have rs
much respect for a second-class thief as
j have for a first-class bully and would
just as soon be caught with counterfeit
money on my person as a pistol"
At no time during the disclosure did
col" Chinn refer 20 the knife as a dead
ly weapon, and It has been generally sup
posed that he always favored this kind
Of weapon in making a defense.
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Such an act could not remain unchas-
tised and France. the diplomat added
will have the support OF the whole world
IN demanding and obtaining proper satis-
faction. even should armed ~intervention
prove necessary.
France, It was declared. had exhibited
wonderful patience. but was now driven
90 extremes.
The French Gable company's officials
say they received confirmation today OF
the reports that the managers OF the com
pany ait Caracas and La Guaira have also
been expelled from Venezuela.
The company has about ten other man
ayers in charge OF different offices in
Venezuela and momentarily expects TO
hear that they have been expelled.
The officials OF the company have
brought the matter before the govern
ment which has not yet announced what
step will be taken but IL Is believed the
United States will be asked TO extend the
protection OF It's representatives to these
managers. ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
PUBLIC SERVICE HELD IN
MEMORY Of HENRY M. FAX0N

Boston. Jan. ia public service IN
memory OF the late Henry NJ. Faxon OF
Quincy, tho temperance reformer was
held in Lorimer Hall in fremont Temple
today under tho auspices OF the state tenn
perance societies. Rev. Edward A. Hor-
ton. chaplain OF the Massachusetts senate
opened the service with prayer. The
prominent address OF the occasion was de-
lvcred by former Governor John -.
Long
other speakers were Rev. Ambrose
Ross. pastor OF St Mary's Catholic
church in Quincy; Rev. Daniel NJ. wllcon,
Northneld who was a former pastor OF
MIR. Faxons church and Mrs. Catherine
NJ. Stevenson. president OF the Massachu-
setts womens Christian Temperance
union
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
KENNEDY'S
IDENTITY
CERTAIN

Edward Kennedy, who works at Allen &
Northup's restaurant, on Steeple street,
called at Gilbert g. Wightman's undertake
Ing rooms, this afternoon, and identified
the body OF one Of the two young men
who were killed by a bridge, while steal
ing a ride on a freight train from Boston,
Tuesday night as George Kennedy of
Fairfield avenue Bridgeport, Conn. Ed
ward Kennedy resides at % French street,
Pawtucket. and is not related to the
Bridgeport Kennedys.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
COMMISSIONED MILITIA
OFFICERS TO HAVE LECTURE

The adjutant generals nffica- has issued
q circular today which states that there
will be a meeting OF the commissioned
officers OF tho Brigade Rhode Island
militia held at the armory OK Battery A,
Light Artillery, b. r. l. NJ, Providence,
X. l.. on the evening OF Thursday, Jan.
%, 1905, at clock
The meeting will be addressed by
Major Charles w. Abbott Jr, u. 8 A..
retired. from the Field Service Regula-
tons." on the following subjects: Organ
ization. orders. Ammunition supply and
Subsistence.
II is hoped there will be a fun attend
ance. as the subjects 10 be discussed are
OF great Importance. Officers VIII appear
In dress uniform without side arms.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
ATTORNEY GENERAL MALONE
APPOINTS SECOND ASSISTANT

Boston. Jan. 1S-Attorney General Ma
lone today announced the appointment OF
James r. Curtis OF Boston as his second
assistant.
Mr.. Curtis is OF the law office OF storey
Thorndyke. Palmer and Thayer
lie Is graduate OF Harvard 90 and OF
the Harvard Law school os with highest
honors in his class Mr.. Curtis Will prob
ably take ofrlce soon.
Attorney General Malone will not make
other changes IN his office az present As
sistnnt Attorney General Arthur w. De-
Goosh of Maiden and Frederick r. Green
halge OF Lowell, will continue In the at
torney generals office for the present.
probably until Feb. l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
NOBLE SAYS he IS ONLY AN
AMATEUR IN THleVIkG

Manchester. N. H.. Jan 1s.-Andrew f
Noble. dimlnutive and seedy lookinE
chap OF q. was held IN $500 for the grand
Jury today on three counts OF larceny pre-,
sented in police court.
lie pleaded guilty 20 stealing watches
and jewelry In three " the leading Jew
elry stores OF tho city, snesking the arti-
cles while pretending 10 examine goods
as a customer.
I'm only sn amateur. "she boastcd 90
the police AN expert could make n for
tune IN this town" The police suspect
him OF other Jobs. lie was committed to
-.sDa-. @t.a- sse ottarartira is raised h
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HELD IN $4,000 BAIL

Boston. Jan. is. As a fugitive from jus
tlce from New York where he is wanted
on 3. charge OF impersonaung a United
states office. Arthur Spencer waived ex-
animation today. and was held IN 5000
bonds by United states Commissioner
Hale for the next United States circuit
court. at Brooklyn. Spencer Will be taken
20 Brooklyn for trial. lie h charged with
having impersonated n Chinese Inspector.
and obtaining money from Chinese who
fearcd prosecutlon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
RECORD COMMISSIONER TlLLEY
MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS

State Record Commissioner Tuley OF
Newport recommends IN his annual report
that an appropriation OF 5000 be mado
for completing the record of tho Rhode
Island soldiers In the Colonial wars and
in tho Revolutionary war. The purchase
OF old army rosters now In The possession
OF private individuals IS also recon-
mended.
There is also recommendation that the
bill introduced IN the house last session
be passed requiring the preservation of
the records OF tho various towns iu fire
proof receptacles
There was also a recommendation Tor
the indexing OF the supreme court records.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
WILL NOT REVEAL NATURE
Of HAMIlT0 REPLY

from Andrew Hamilton who was referred
90 in the Insurance Investigation az hav-
Ing received large sums of money from
Insurance companies for legal services.
fas been received by Senator Brackett
in replying 20 the senator's cabled mes
cage. that Hamilton return and reveal
what he knows about yellow dog funds %
even though the trail might lead 10 the
very doors of the senate
Senator Brackett today admitted that
he had received such a cabegram. but
positively refused 10 reveal its contents
80 ee"e~~. -.--.D@S --.s .si~-e - sa~ys
20, .r.rs.~1 lhc ghe;t kssrd 4. GQA Aeisl A. o'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
HOUSE

The house united I'm tribute 10 the
frigate Constitution on convening today.
The chaplain In his prayer euloglzed the
old ship.
II was followed by the presentation OF
"A handsomely prepared petition, tributes
by Mr.. Mccall (MaSs) and Mr.. Sulzer
IN. " and the adoption Of a resolution
from the committee on rules, directing the
house committee on naval affairs TO as
certain the annual cost OF proper care for
the old frigate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
BOY INSTANTLY KILLED
WHILE ON WAY TO SCHOOL

Boston. Jan. 1s-Ralph Norris, a school
boy and the son of Frank a. Norris. a
well known singer OF Boston. was instant
~ killed today by the breaking OF a steel
cable OF n derrick in the south end.
The boy was hurrying across the field
on his way 10 school when, just as he
was passing under a derrick, near a ledge
n heavy steel cable broke, and struck him
with great force. cauisnR immediate
death
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
SESSION WILL COMMENCE
AT ELEVEN, SHARP, TOMORROW

The speaker OF the house of represen-
tatives today gave notice to the members
that the session would commence prompt
ly at II o'clock tomorrow. at the request
OF a number FepreseHtatipes7--
The city members who want a noontime
session do not seem to be gaining much
ground with their petition, and It is prob
able that IL O'Clock sessions will be con-
tinued through the term.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
SIX JEWS
EXECUTED
AT WARSAW

Warsaw, Jan. 1S-Slx Jews, members OF
tried by court martial and condemned to
death were executed today in the court
yard of the city citadel. They were ar
rested a fortnight ago. charged with en-
gaging in the revolutionary propaganda.
manufacturing bombs and extorting
money.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
ADJUDGE0 BANKRUPT
ON HIS OWN PETITION

David sehlansky OF woonsocket was
adiudged a bankrupt on his own petition
this morning by Judge Brown in United
states district court. Ills assets are SSH
and his liabilities sl57S56.
Schlansky on Dec. IA 1896, made an as
sigumcnt 20 Philip Hon OF woonsocket.
for the benefit OF his creditors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
BUSINESS WAS DULL

Business was dull today at the recruit
ing stations. Every stormy daey there II
n decided falling or In the number of
applicants for enlistment and today was
no exception 10 the rule.
At the Naval Recruiting office there was
but one applicant and he was not phys'c-
ally qualified for enlistment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
WIRELESS MESSAGE
FROM llGHTSHIP NO. II

A wireless message received at the tor
pedo station at Newport this morning
fro mlightship No. a. under her own
steam from Cape Hatteras to relieve the
Nantucket Shoals lightship reports the
vessel 100 miles out from this port. Nan
tucket reported rough weather.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
TWO men KILLED WHEN
FREIGHT TRAINS COLLIDE

Warren o., Jan. 1s.-Two Baltimore &
Ohio freight trains were in collision at
Newton Falls today, resulting in 13 cars
and an engine being ditched. A fireman
and an unknown man were killed, and
third man. possibly fatally injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
FIRST TRIP HERE

Shortly after noon today the big coal
laden schooner Grace A. Martin arrived in
! tha- -harbar-on- maiden visit 10 this
city.
The craft carries 5Oc5 tons Of coal. con-
signed 20 the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad and cleared from Nor
f,fl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
STILL ALARM

Hose responded 90 n stiil alarm this
morning FOR u FIRE IN the tenement house
az the rear " le6 BENEFIT street owned
by Henry J spooner. and occupied by
isss' ralss:ocia,Yon sA9 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
NEW YoRk.FLoaIoA SPECIAL

The store news In The News will be so
complete that no other medium need be
consulted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire OF EDWARD p. SHELDON q
co, Bankers and Brokers, Room 234'
BaniEan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

The News Is the medium through which
the big stores make their official an.
nouncements OF bargains 10 the public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine Tab
let's Druggists refund money II II fails
TO cure. r. w. Groves signature IA on
.Clrient
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
The Non York Stock Market

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire Of EDWARD Il. SHELDON &
CO, Bankers and Brokers, Room 234.
Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

From today on The News will be the
offeisi medium of daily communication
between the merchants OF Providence and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
HEAPS OF
GOLD STOP
BANK RUN

Pittsburg Jan 1s.-Immense quantities
of gold. silver and bank notes, conspicu-
ously stacked up within the railing AT
the Washington National bank, practical
ly stopped the run that began upon the
t,e.ft,,tg,r
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SURPRISE In HONOR OF
MISSES JACK AND WOOD

twenty-five girl friends of Miss
Mary JACK and Miss Helen Wood
gave them , surprise party last night
at the home Of Miss Mabel Palmer
In honor OF their departure soon.
Miss Jack leaves Monday for Chicago
TO take up the study Of the piano and
Miss Wood leaves the follow ing Mon.
day for Nevada, NO.. to attend this
Cottey college Of Music.
Tho party was = complete surprise
to tho young Women. They were 10.
vited to spend Al hour with Miss Pal.
mer at her home In Esst Florence g
whom thoy wers comfortably seated
twenty four other Young women. the
balance Of the surprising party,
dropped In on them.
Dainty iefreshments we're served
and Aiss Palmer. always equal 10 the
OCCASION again proved that she was
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SULLIVAN ESCAPES John su

SULLIVAN ESCAPES-JohnS Sal.
livan, the man arrested the early part
Of the week for alluring little girl
into basement of one of the houses
In the north part Of town, aud VIII
once before served q county Jail sen
tenoe for the same charge. has made
his escape and up to noon today
could not be located. Jailer Rogers
Is said to have permitted him to go to
dinner yesterday noon unaccompanied
and the prisoner has so far failed to
put in an appearance at the city jail.
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IN HONOR OF MISS SNYDER

IN HONOR OF MISS SNYDER
A surprise party WAS given in honor
of Miss Edith Snyder at her home at
s27 West Main street Tuesday after.
noon from till 8 p. m Thoee
present were ~ follows: MesdA Ames
William, and Timmothes Laffliu !;
Olney Walker, Lee Cronk. willie
Thomas, Roy Maze. Clarence and
Johnie williams; Misses Myrtle,
Susie and Elsie Cronk. Eva Green.
Bessie Sullivan. Emma Lafflin. Anna
Walker, Thersa McGAry. Mildred
Isherwood. Pearl SheilmAn Of Pueblo.
Refreshments were served and all
pronounced Miss Edith q royal hos.
tess.
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Lecture.

The public is cordially invited to
attend . lecture on Christian Science.
given by Judge Septimus ]. Hanna.
O. s. d. of Colorado Springs. a mem.
Der OF the board of lectureship of The
First Church OF Christ. Scientist. of
Boston. Mass. This lecture will be
given under the auspices of First
Church Of Christ. Scientist. Florence.
at the Houston opera house Sunday
afternoon, September End. at 3
o o'clock. Adm iasion free. 53.I
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Pearl Krenning last evening dined
Mike Doyle aud Miss Bertha Miner
In honor Of Mis-, Nettie Chenoweth
Of Ohio at the Hotel Lennox. Mr..
Doyle yesterday afternoon entertained
the same crowd at lunch at the
Moore boarding house on West SEQ.
ond street. Miss Che .oweth is mu-
sio teacher and has about concluded
to remain in the city and teach class
in music
The daily tribune., 1906-08-31

ADDITION PROGRESSING The
structural work Of the big addition
being built onto the Portland cement
WORKS is going sky ward as fast as time
and money will permit. A large
force of men are at work and the ad.
dition will be pushed to completion
ss fast as possible. although It will
require lot Of time and the services
of lot Of men 90 do 1T. The struot.
ural steel work on the new boiler
house ia fnished.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-31

The Utah Construction at Oroville.
Caiif.. and the & b. and A. l. Stone
Co.. At Oakland Caltf contractors
engaged in the construction of the
Western Pacific Ry.. are greatly In
need Of 5000 men-wages from 50. 90
per dAy up The d. and r. G. is
now selling cheap tickets to the above
points. See agent for further in.
formation.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-31
IHREE PLEASANT SOCIAL
FUNCTIONS LAST NIGHT

Mr.. and Mrs, Lee Knox of East
Main street last night entertained
about dozen friends at their home
last night in honor OF Miss Develin.
Mrs Kuox's sister. who leaves today
for her home in Newton. Kars The
evening was spent very sociably in
the play ing of diff rent games,
The daily tribune., 1906-08-31

Mrs, Mary Lloyd last evening gave
a six 'olock dinner at their home on
West First street to Rev. Crane
and family and Mr.. and Mrs George
N. Hyde. After the party dined they
spent the evening IN very enjoy.
able manner.
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$1,000 TO California

In order to relieve tho demand for
labor OF all kinds In California. tho sale
OF Colonists tickets to California and
Intermediates affected will be com.
menced by the Santa Fs on August n
instead Of September l5 and continue
daily until October 81 inclusive. Fare
e25 10 California main line points.
A. G. PALMER, Agent.
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FOR tho bensnt Of those Wishing 70
attend the rrixs eight at Cripple Orssk
September .. tho r. and O. O. has ar.
ranged TO run . train from Victor d
II .. m thst night The excursion
tickets sold BY ths Odd Fellows 70
Clyde that day will be good on this
Late trsin. ei.so for The roend tsip.
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Best LIE cream soda"-Ysl.on.

ANNoUNoEMENTs - Announce.
ments were received here this morn.
Ing telling Of the marriage OF
Nathaniel Wayne McOoupeil to Miss
Mary Donavon Wednesday 1t the
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1. O. o. F. Excursion to CLYDE.

Monday. Sept 8, Labor day. Tick
cts can be got at Tbompson's store, 1877
East Main street which will save you
time at depot when you exchange
them for the excursion ticket. 55.I
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Gla.s at Fremont Wall PApsr %

ROCKY FORD wEI.LS-Georse
Ruddiok and VIM Faulkner have gone
to Rocky Ford whore thsy have been
given the contract to drill some wells
for water. They have been drilling
several wella over ON Red creek and
had good auccess.
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Excursion TO CLYDE via F. & &C.

Excursion to Clyde via F. & C. C..
Monday. Sept. 3rd, given by Odd Eel
lows. Two special trains at 7:30 and 8
a. m. Fare for the round trip sl5O
Dancing, base ball. all kinds Of races,
etc. Big crowd will be at Clyde from
Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek.
This will be the last big excursion Of the
season. FREEMAN SUMNER. Agept.
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Watermelon Day Excursion.

sl75 for round trip to Rocky Ford
and return, via the Santa Fe, September
9th. Special train will leave Florence
at 7:25 a. m. Returning leave Rocky
Ford 7;05 p. IN. A. G. PALMER, Agent.
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Chief tablets at Yelton's.

REPAINT CHUROH-TheM Metho.
dist church at Rock vale IL to bc ro.
painted and repspered. Tho oom.
mittee appointed to raise the money
necessary. reports having met with
she desired success.
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Closing Out.

All summer woolens In suits from
$lS up; trousers half price. Flor.
ence Tailoring Co.. lit East Main.
Bob
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nephews. Frank and John, are here
from Grand Island. Eeb. Frank
leaves tomorrow for ColbrAn, this
state to teach school and the other
Messrs Sharp will resids in this city.
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Frenon. Wall Paper Co. hang. p.pe,

WELLSviLLE EXCURSION - A
special traiu will be run over the D.
and r. G. between Florence and
Wellsvills Sprin ,. = resort six miles
east Of Salida, Monday. Sept AT
Wellsville shers will be swimming.
dancing. base bali, confetti battles.
and FIRE works. Howard and Lincol ln
park will play ball for q purse of
800. Train leaves Florence at 8 a.
m.
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charming hostess. The yard was dec.
GRATED with Japanese lanterns and
the interior OF the house was deoorat.
ed with pansies.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-31

homo Of the bride in Dundas. MINI.
They vii be At home in Florence
after Sept. 10.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-31

The City market bells their own
bans and tongues. They're fine.
Hurst, Hill g. Co.
The daily tribune., 1906-08-31
ANNUAL APPORTIONMENT
GENERAL SCHOOL FUND

The Apportionment of the general
oshool fund for the year ending June
30. lpO6. ~ made bv the county sup
erirtendent and based on the census
lists Of the various districts:
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