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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
WIDOWS AND FATHERS RIGHTS.
A Dispute Over the Disposition of
the Body of Thomas F. Hackett.

An interesting equity suit was heard
by the full bench of the Supreme Court
to-day. The question at issue was as to
whether the widow or the father has the
right to the disposition of the body of the
husband and son. The parties in the case
were Thomas Hackett and the daughter
in-law, Mrs. Thomas Hacket.
In 1889 Thomas f. Hackett died. and
the father. Thomas Hackett, took charge
of the body. and buried it in st. Mary's
Cemetery in Warwick, although the
widow, as she now says, protested against
the body being buried there.
The widow, being a Protestant, wished
the body to be buried in Protestant
cemetery SO that she could be buried be-
side her husband when she died. She
purchased lot in the Riverside Gene
terry at Pawtucket, and after obtaining
the necessary permission from the Town
Council of Warwick had the body re-
moved TO It's new resting place in ls9u
The father now wants To have the body
re-buried in its original grave, and asks
the Supreme Court for authority To make
the change. The question involved Is as
TO who has the right to the possession or
the body.
The law Of most States is that the hus-
band may dispose of the wife's body as he
desires, but that the fatt er has the prefer
ence over a widow, he being the next OF
kin, according to the Interpretation of
the law. The widow is Of the husbands
family by virtue of a civil ceremony, while
the father has rights of consanguinity.
There has heretofore been no decision on
n similar point i'm this State and this case
will make a precedent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
MAY WITHDRAW HILL.
It is Rumored That Croker Has Full
Discretion.
SHEEHAN BROUGHT THE MESSAGE
The Bald Senator's Friends at the Hoff-
man House RidicuIc the They
Point to the Recent Conference and
Hell-Freezing Resolution.

NEW YORK, June 10.-Among the ru-
mors circulated around the uptown hotels
last evening was one that Edward Muir
ply, Jr., Richard Croker and Hugh Nc
Laughlin were intrusted with letter
from Senator Hill permitting them to
withdraw his candidacy for the Presiden-
tial nomination whenever they see proper
To do SO.
1t was asserted that Lieut. Gov. Shee-
han was the messenger who brought this
document from Washington and that
Messrs. Murphy, Croker and Mclaughlin
would not consent To last Mondays con-
ference OF the New York delegates to the
Chicago convention agreeing To adopt the
new Hill pledge until they had authority
for shelving the senator at the proper
time.
The friends OF Senator Hill who were
seen Mt the Hoffman House ridiculed the
rumor. Both Murphy and Croker are at
the anti-lIill organization believe the
statement. They argue that Murphy,
Croker az Co. would not have decided TO
ballot for Hill for President after the first
ballot il they knew he had no chance of
being nominated, unless they held a
power of attorney to withdraw him from
the contest.
At the recent meeting of the New York
delegation 1t was voted to ballot for
Senator Hill until he was nominated or
requested his name TO be withdrawn as a
candidate. According to the latest rumor
withdrawal has been written which can
he presented TO the convention, and allow
the New York delegation freedom of
action.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
Chicago Grain Market.
YOUNG RUsTIN's DEATH.
Finding of the Coroner on the Death Of a
Yale student.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, June o. Coroner
Mix completed his investigation last
evening into the death OF William Rus
tin, the Yale student. He was able to
secure the evidence OF only one citizen
who witnessed the affair, Charles Graham,
q driver, into whose hack Rustin run. He
was standing close to the vehicle when
Rustin struck il and witnessed the whole
proceeding. His story to the coroner
substantiated the story OF the students
in the main, the only difference being
that while the students stated they were
running beside Rustin, he says they were
not in the road with him. The report
sums up the facts OF the case already pub
lished aud concludes as follows:
From the foregoing facts l am OF the
opinion that Wilkin Rustin's death was
caused by the carelessness of the students
conducting said initiation. j am further
of the opinion that this carelessness was
purely the result OF boyish fun, entirely
unintentional, not of such carelessness as
is known to the law as criminal careless
ness. find that modes of initiation have
been practically unrestrained that have
entirely exceeded the bounds of reason
and propriety and are often dangerous to
health and life, and i recommend that
the Faculty either abolish or restrain
these modes of initiation altogether or
have entire supervision and control OF
the same. In default of action on the
part of the Faculty, i recommend that
the proper authorities take such meas
ures as will prevent further practices OF
this nature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
THERESA A. JENKINS,

for Harrison. Her speech before her
comrades yesterday was a rousing good
one.
Mrs. John j. Ingalls, is secretary of the
club and handles all the correspondence.
She has had gayly colored little handbills
printed pcturing Mrs. Harrison and Baby
Mckee waving flags. These have been
handed to all the delegates as they enter
Convention Hall, and really have caused
no end of attention.
Among the women who gather to hear
the common clubites talk are Mrs. Gen.
daughter of the Maine representative;
Mrs Tom Reed, Mrs. j. Sloat Fassett,
Mrs. George Childs, Miss Fannie Gowdy,
Mrs. Senator Bruce, Mrs. Fred Douglass,
Mrs Senator Davis Miss Sturgis of Phil
adetphia and Mrs. ten. dtger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
Sues for His Boys Life.

DEDHAM, Mass, June 1o.-In the Nor
folk Superior Civil Court, Judge Dunbar
presiding, there was opened for trial be-
fore the secand jury the case of John B.
Reinhalter, administrators, VS.. the Quincy
& Boston Street Railway Company. IL is
an action of tort and is brought by the
administrator, John b. Reinhalter, to re-
cover the sum of 5000 for the death OF
his eight years old son, Charles Francis
Reinhalter, the plaintiff intestate, who
was run into and killed by one of the de-
fendant company's cars on Copeland
street, Quincy, July 23, 1891. The plain
TN alleges the defendant company was
zrossly negligent and careless. The de-
tense Is a general denial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
A DEPRESSING INFLUENCE.
Effect ofthe Suspension Of the Now Orien.
tai Bank.

Effect ofthe Suspension of the Now Oricn-
tai Bank.
LONDON, June 9.-The effect of the sus-
pension of the New Oriental Bank, which
was announced yesterday afternoon, is in
no way comparable with the crash of
Barring Bros. & Co. The suspension had
been to a large extent discounted, but
Notwithstanding this, ii has exercised a
depressing influence on the markets gen.
orally and Is causing discussion regard
ing the depreciation in the value Of sill
yer and the position Of other Eastern
houses.
kShares of the Indian Chinese Bank fell 1
to 2 points. Ten pound shares of the
New Oriental Bank were eagerly offered
Tuesday at G3. The insurance rate on
deposits yesterday were five per cent.
The depositors will probably only suffer
from delay and will eventually obtain
their deposits in full. The prospects for
the shareholders, howev.s, is doubtful.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
To-day's MunicipaI Court.

The administrator of the estate Of Emily
Johnson settled his account; no balance
in hand.
The administrator of the estate of David
l.. Porter settled his account; balance i'm
hand S92l.7S
The guardian Of the estate of Lillian C..
Porter, minor, was authorized TO sell GER
tain real estate.
The guardian OF the estate OF Lillian
Porter settled his account; balance due
guardian, al DOS. %.
The executrix of the will of Mary A.
Ryan settled her account; balance in
hand, s2.210.
Inventories were accepted on the follow
ing estates: Sarah Gubbin, $125. 26; Isa.
bella Barr. si5; Sarah, Clary and Mary
Gardner. s6Si 6S each; Catharine Barnes
S3,4l7.O9; Mary Ann Murray. 8, ,26l. 20.
Allowance for support of family on es-
tate Of Daniel Horton; Si0O. Furniture
inventoried at s4l6.00 and set Oft To widow.
The guardian Of John Il. Higgins was
discharged, ar the ward Is now Of full
ave.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
Harbor Notes.

After pleasant passage OF seventeen
days, the brig Arcadia, Capt. Hammond,
arrived last night, with 200 tons of log
woSa from the Black river, Jamaica. to
John ID. Lewis OF this city.
The fishing steam schooner yacht Ocean
View took a cargo of coal down TO Block
Island this morning. The Ocean View
has been running soup to Newport during
the last six weeks, and will fit out at
Block Island for sword fishing.
j. A. Daley & Son are building new
stone facing on Morey's wharf
The Old Colony Railroad Company
has given notice that on and after Mon
day, June l3, the interlocking signals at
India Point and East Providence will be
put into service and will be operated in
accordance with their general rule. The
mast signal on the draw bridge will be
discontinued. Pedestrians should re-
member these notices.
The schooner Emma s. Briggs which
brought large cargo OF lumber has on
board 800 spruce knees for ship building
at Greenpoint, n. Y.
The steamer Saxon, Capt. Sherman, of
the Winsor line, brought to-day, mer-
chandise to the Calender, McAtsfan,
Troup Co., and the Kendall Manufacture
ing Co.
The steamer Alleghaney, Capt. Parker,
brought from Norfolk this morning,
1.046, 40 pounds of iron, 100 bags of wool,
100 barrels or rosin, 5000 feet of lumber
and 55S bales of cotton.
Flint's new steam yacht has come off
the Providence dry dock and the steam
yacht Admiral has been put on the dock
for repairs.
Arrived-Steam tug Robert A. Packer
with barges Bluebird from Port johnson,
with S54 tons Of coal; Baltimore, from
Port Johnson, with 52S tons of coal;
Barnegat, from Port Liberty. with 52S
tons of coal for Pawtucket Steam tu0s
Aries and Mars, the latter with the barge
Nereus from Norfolk, with 1884 tons of
coal for the Wilkesbarre Pier Schooner
ID. :. Williams, Hazleton, from Philadel-
phia with coal for the Old Colony Rail
road Company. Schooner III. III. Harvey.
Schooners James q. Beecher, Smith, for
Philadelphia, Ellen Tobin, Hawkins, for
Norfolk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10

but who have generously donated their
pocketbooks as well. Mrs. Mckinley oc-
cupies the position Of chairman and daily
calls her $50 members To order with the
same ardor and feryency with which her
celebrated husband whips the delegates
at Convention hall into line.
Mrs. Chauncey NJ. Depew, who is n
strong Harrison woman, does not take
any verbal part in the clubs arguments,
but applauds vociferously when anything
strikes her as clever, and is one of the
most generous subscribers to the fund.
Miss Helen New, the lovely daughter of
General New, Consul General at London.
Is quite an eloquent orator. She is
graduate of Wells College and has spent
many years Of study abroad. She throws
her heart and soul into the political fSht
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
No RARIEs THERE.
Expert Ernst Says the Lynn Dog showed
No Symptoms of Madness.

Expert Ernst Says the Lynn Dog showed
No symptoms of Madness.
LYNN, Mass, June 10.-An autopsy on
the body Of Johannes Anderson, the Lynn
Swede, and died Wednesday morning,
with every symptom OF hydrophobia,
supposed to have been caused by a bite OF
the Saugus dog afflicted with distemper,
May IA, was held yesterday, and por-
tion OF the spinal column removed and
sent to DIR. Harold Ernst, the bacteriolog
ist, at Harvard Medical School, who made
the official examination OF the dog that is
supposed to have inflicted the wound.
The Lynn Item publishes an interview
with DIR. Ernst, in which he states that
all he can do is to reiterate the statement
in his official report, that no trace of
rabies was found in the parts OF the dog
examined by him. He feels sure that no
death from hydrophobia could result
from any bite OF that dog at his time OF
running loose. Tho doctor says that the
man may have died OF hysteria, the
symptoms of which are often mistaken
for those of hydrophobia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10

Two Hundred Armed Farmers After thu
Negro Lawless.

Two Hundred Armed Farmers After the
Negro Lawless.
SEDALIA. No., June 8. 9.--George Lawless,
the negro who assaulted Miss Emma
Dump fifteen miles west of here early
yesterday morning, leaving her in pre-
carious condition, was hunted for all OF
yesterday, last night and today by armed
posses aggregating fully two hundred de-
termined farmers. A negro answering
the description Of Lawless was arrested
near Lamonte this morning. He came
near being summarily dealt with before
it was discovered that he was not the
man.
The home of Dump Is in a thickly
wooded section, ana Lawless could sue
cessfully secrete himself for several days
were he compelled TO seek food.
The county is aroused, and the search
will not be abandoned until the man is
in custody when 1t will take hard work
on the part of the authorities to prevent
lynching bee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
Ansonia's New Library.

ANsoNIA, Conn, June 1o.-The mem
orial library, gift to the town by Caro-
line Phelps Stokes, was dedicated yester-
day in the presence of a crowd of people.
Prominent people here were Miss Stokes,
DIR. Lyman Abbott, Charles Dudley War
ner, Anson Phelps Stokes, Mrs. William
+. Dodge, Henry r. Stiles and Rev. ID.
Parker Morgan. The memorial fountain
to Anna Sewell, author OF "Black
Beauty" was also dedicated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
NEGROES ENRAGED THIS TIME.
They Did Not Lynch. but Tortured Their
Victim.

Ihey Diu NOT Lynch, but tortured 1heh
Victim.
FORSYTH, Ca, June 9.-Intense excite
ment prevails among the negroes three
miles northwest of here. Last evening
Anderson Moreland, the leader Of dis
reputable gang of negroes, assaulted o
negro girl on the plantation of Messrs
Brooks d Newton as she was returning
from the field, where she had been at
work. The news spread rapidly over the
neighborhood and soon hundred or
more infuriated NEGROES were searching
the woods and fields for the man. He
was found after several hours in a cabin
where he had taken refuge.
He was subjected to the most horrible
punishment, which will result in h S
death. His cries and groans were the
occasion for laughter from his torment
ors. Moreland was left in the house to
die, but was taken in charge by relatives.
The negroes are seemingly jubilant at The
treatment he received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
Half u Million Held Back.

New YORK, June 10.-The following
advertisement was published yesterday:
Any creditors OF the late firm OF Field,
Lindley, weichers & Co. may hear some
thing to their advantage by commune
eating with Joseph /. Green, $50 Broad
way, city. In reply TO questions, Mr..
Green, who Is lawyer, said that client
OF his had become possessed OF the knowl-
edge OF the whereabouts OF half n million
dollars of securities belonging TO the
bankrupt firm OF Field, Lindley, Wiechers
a 20
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10

CONCORD, N. H., June l0.-William
Nelson, brakeman on last nights train
over the Concord n Claremont division
OF the Boston q Maine Railroad, due
here at 1925, was struck by an overhead
bridge at Mast Yard, and severely in
iured in the head. He was brought here
and cnnxeyed to the hospital his ~as-
his first trip on that train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
A STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.
Elmwood Assembly OF the Pythian Sister
hood Gave Ii.

Elmwood Assembly, No. l, of the
Pythian Sisterhood brought their series
of socials for the season of 1912 to close
last evening with n strawberry festival
aud sale of fancy articles, the handiwork
OF society known as the "W. Il. III.
Club" that is connected with the assem-
bly,. There was very large gathering
and all were given n supper of strawber
ries and cream. The fancy table was well
patronized and was in charge of sisters j.
III. Brown and A. NJ. Black. The ladies
who formed the committee of arrange
ments for the whole affair were: Mrs. Ii.
/. Reach, chairman Mrs. w. a. Griffith,
secretary; Mrs. j. T.. Braman, treasurer:
Mrs. Il. kinnecom, Mrs. &. Huse, Mrs. NJ
" Il. Gorton and Mrs. Il. ;. Bliven. Ex-
cellent music was furnished by Frank
Naughn's orchestra.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
Hlbern,ans End Ihc,r work.

FAIL RIVER, June 1o.-The final ses-
sion OF the convention OF Massachusetts
Hibernians was held yesterday and an
adjournment took place at $50 O'Clock.
The following officers were elected: State
delegate, Morris B. Clare OF Webster;
secretary, J, l.. McKeever OF East wey
mouth; treasurer, w. Il. Mahoney of
Westfield. The next convention will be
held In pittsfeld in 1894
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
THE EAST PROVIDENCE COURSE.
Narragansett Wheelmen Will Con-
test for the Medal Tomorrow,

The Narragansett wheelmen will have a
road race over the East Providence course
to- morrow afternoon at 5 o'clock. There
are eight entries for the races and all the
contestants are hot rivals. The first prize
is the clubs solid gold medal which must
be won three times in succession in order
TO become the permanent property of the
winner. The course is about six miles in
length
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
republican publican Editors Meet.

CONCORD, N. ii. June 1o.-At the 21st
annual meeting OF the Republican Press
Association, the following directors were
chosen William Il. Chandler, Parsons
Bigswell, John Kimball, Isaac A. Hill,
John c. Pearson, William ID. Chandler,
Henry Robinson. Woodbridge Odiin was
elected auditor and the board organized
with w. Il. Chandler, president; w. -.
Chandler, vice president and managN
y. N. Pearson, business manager, and
Clarence Johnson, clerk. Hon. Edward
jerks, for many years manager, resigned.
lie was presented a valuable testimonial
by employees of the association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10

LONDON, June "a morning paper, re-
ferring to the recent poisoning OF two
girls in Stanford street, Lambeth, by an
unknown man, says that the New York
police have communicated TO the London
police particulars of similar operations
carried on by the supposed poisoner in
Brooklyn in 1890, and that London off,
GERS will be sent TO New York 10 inquire
into the matter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
TO DEFEND TYRRELI.

Lawyers Owen and Brennan Employed
and Insanity Will Be Claimed.
Lawyers Frank Owen and John NJ.
Brennan, have been sustained as council
for Robert Tyrrell, who will shortly be
tried for violent assault on Thomas Brant-
ford and Mary .Elsey. which resulted
fatally for the latter. John Stetson,
manager of the Globe theatre, Boston, on
whose yacht Tyrrell was cook last sum
mer, has taken the case in hand and will
do all in his power TO clear Tyrrell. Law
yer Brennan said this morning that Tyr
rell's plea would be that of temporary in
sanity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
ARCTIC.

The son of Henry Gardiner while cut
ting wood with an axe on Wednesday af-
ternoon nearly severed one of his fingers
at the second joint.
William h. Sweets numerous friends
are watching the papers to learn that he
has caught the biggest trout OF the sea-
son.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
Up For Selling Liauor.

CONCORD, N. H., June 10.-Samuel Holt
was arrested at Antrim by United States
Marshal Pierce, on charge OF selling
liquor without paying a-United States
tax. He was brought here and arraigned
before Commissioner Shurtlef, and after
hearing was bound over in $500 for his
appearance before the United States Cir
cult Court i'm Littleton, August 80. He
furnished bonds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
For and Against Cleveland.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, June 10.-The Kolb
faction convention elected delegation
TO the Chicago convention instructed
against Cleveland. The Democratic con-
vention renominated Governor Thomas
q. Jones. The Cleveland sentiment pre-
= sinated the convention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
McDouraii Indicted Again.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, June 1o.-The
Grand Jury at the criminal session OF the
Superior Court in this city returned an
indictment against James McDougall, Jr.,
OF Fall River for the murder Of his faith
er. James McDougall. Young McDou-
gall IL now serving a sentence OF six
years In the Massachusetts, Reformatory
for assault with intent TO kill his father.
who has s'pcs d'ss -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
Tried to Burn q House.

BANGOR, Me-, June 1o.-A daring at
tempt TO burn the house OF Owen Nc
Cam, on First street was made by placing
combustible material, heavily saturated
with kerosene, in an opening made by
the cellar window and then applying o
match. The blaze was discovered by n
woman I'm the next house about as soon
as u started, and by rapid work IL was
incendisry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
rur,,.nmen Contemplate Buying.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, June 10.-An option
on four fifths Of the stock of the Pratt &
whitney Company has been secured by 4
representative of an English syn
dicate, who has sailed for Eng
land to lay the matter before
the syndicate. The price at which
the stock has been secured is over 600
per share, the market quotations being
Sl75 with none offered. 1t is probable
that the deal will go through.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
1T WILL BE A BIG ONE.

The Regatta at Gloucester tn BE the Rest
Yet I'm Massachusetts Bay.
GLOUCESTER, Mass, June Q. - Commo-
dore Hovey, chairman oft regatta COM
mittee of the 250th anniversary, has
offered $500 cup as a special prize to the
fastest fisherman sailing in the race dur
ing festivities on that occasion.
The regatta committee reported that
liberal prizes will be given and that word
has been received from nearly all promi-
ncnt yacht clubs in New York and New
England so that the regatta would con-
tain the largest number and finest yachts
that ever participated in a race in Massa-
chusetts Bay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
THE GREEN RANGE Is BARREN
Crops, Cattle and Human Beings Succumb
To The Drought.

To The Drought.
LAREDO, Tex, June 9.--The drought on
the lower Rio Grande border continues
unbroken. There has been no rain OF
consequence in Duval, Hidalgo and por-
tions of Starr county since last Septem-
ber. The usually green range is as barren
as the burning sands of Sahara, and seed
planted In the spring has not sprouted.
In this particular region the losses OF live
stock will be 80 per cent. In fact no live
stock survives except that watered from
wells or driven to adjoining counties.
Distressing destitution exists among
the Mexican population, which COM
prises three fourths of the Inhabitants OF
the region. But for the contributions
forwarded from various points in Texas
and by the Red Cross Society hundreds
would have starved to death. Charity Is
being regularly dispensed in this region
to prevent starvation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
NATICk.

The members of Excelsior Lodge, I. O.
OF G. T., No. H. were visited by members
of different Providence lodges on We'd
nesday evening, cake, bananas. ice cream
and coffee being served to the visitors.
Harry w. BLY, of New Bedford, Mass.
has been the guest of Frank Lamb.