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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
OKLAHOMA'S DIVORCE COLONY.
Experiences OF a Man Who Was a Resi-
dent Of II.


New YORK, Feb. 13.-F. Schneider OF
this city has just returned from Perry,
Oklahoma, where he has been residing
for the past four months as a emit OF
the divorce colony I'm that place. Mr.
Schneider is a Fienchmon, a native OF
Alsate, and a mechanical engineer ty
prof ssion.
Twelve years & he was married TO
Miss Noeiie Roberts. an actress, IN Fan
Fiancisco. Some time alter their mar
rage, according to Mr., Schmerber, his
wife left him and went to tA,rope. lie
says that she was absent three years n
that when she returned she bad forgotten
the number of his house. He refused TO
live " it'll her longer and went 10 Okla
homa Tor the express purf os- OF securing
q divorce. After the requirement OF u
ninety-days' residence hao betn met, he
pres euted his petition to the District
Court, giving abandonment and I'M
faithfulness as the grounds for has appli-
cation, and the decree was AT once
granted.
Dakotas in the divorce business, - said
Mr.. Schneider Yesterday. "lhere are at
least two good reasons for this. One l.
that the climate of Oklahoma Is much
more pleasing than that OF Dakota, and
the other is hat the Oklahoma law re-
quires only halt ss long a residence as
that of Dakota. The pre- 'ent divorce law
of OK ahoma was passed in 1890 at the
very fret session OF the Legislature, and
recognizes ten separate grounds for abso-
lu e divorce. For a time the courts OF
New York would not recognize Oklahoma
divorces, but a recent decision OF the
Supreme Court has declared that a divorce
obtained in one state Is valid In every
other state.
"whep l was in Perry the divorce
colony there numbered between forty and
fifty. OF these a majority were New
Workers and at least half were women.
The divorce colony Is large enough to
have some social life OF its oan, and the
three months which its members are
forced to spend in the territory pass very
plt asantly. The shortest time In which
a divorce can be obtained Is ninety-one
d vs.. That IS where the defendant ac-
cepts services OF papers and does not con-
test the suit. Otherwise there must be a
wait OF twenty-one days for serving the
papers, which Is done by publication,
of an answer. Thus the time required to
get a divorce in Olkshoma varies from
three TO four aud a half months. h
cases are disposed Of rapidly when they
are reached, as few of them are opposed,
and from ten to twelve divorces are fire.
quently granted in a day in the District
court OF Perry.
AS soon as the decres OF divorce is
secured the divorced one usually decides
homa and fits back to the kast aud to
freedom. They do not add greatly Ia the
prosperity Of the town, but they keep
several boarding houses well filed, and
the bona fide residents like to have thtm
there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
The Wool Trade.

The American Wool and Cotton Re-
Porter says today:
The sales in the thres principal markets,
for the week. have amounted to q, 756, 5bO
lbs. Z, 205, 100 lbs. of which were domestic
wool. The total sa 'es since Jan. J., 1896,
have been 37,0i7, $50 lbs. against 81, 200, 300
lbs. a year ago. Although as the record
OF sales shows. a larger amount OF bust
ness has cen done in the period under
review than was transacted a week earlier,
nevertheless the market continues to be
quiet, money is as tight as a drum, n
holders of wool are fer thu most part re-
lsntlessly firm in their ideas OF the value
OF their commodity, so that free purchas-
ing Is quite the exception. strange as 1T
NAV SEEM, in consideration of the ohvi-
Gus dullness Of trade, rates for good stock
show no depreciation.
NEW YORK.
The sales for the week have amounted
to LIP, 200 los, OF which 1877, 900 lbs.
were domestic and 9l5, 900 los. foreign
wool. The same conservative buying
that has been characteristic of the market
for many weeks is still its PRINCIPAL fea-
ture. The sales since Jan. l, 1895, have
amounted to 9,t3i, 75) lbs. against 1885,
200 lbs. a year ago.
BOSTON.
The sales for the week have heen 2, $685.
$50 pounds. of which 1,4o0 200 lbs. were
domestic wool. The market continues
quiet, though prices are steady. Austral-
ian IL In lead among all sorts of wool now
selling, although there has re emily been
some diversion OF attention toward our
staple territorial woods. Sales since jan
uary /, 1896, have amounted to 10, 1872, 600
us.
PHILADELPHIA.
The inquiry continues more largely for
rs aad - blood wool, particularly washed,
which j. at this time in limited supply,
with price firm. Sales for the week have
amounted to 9i5, coo rs, of which co.,
400 | =. were domestic wool. Sales since
January have amounted to 8,32l, $50 lbs.
against 5,65l, s15 a year ago.
ST. LOUIS.
There las been Less business done this
week, but offers close to asking prices
have been had on several lines, and 1t
would seem as. though large sales would
result o as some o. the offers are for
large blocks of zoe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
RErnnnrNo to pitchfork BEN, who i

REFERRING to Pitchfork BEN, who is
TO be entertained by the Providence Com
mercial Club tomorrow evening, the
spring fec Republican says: "Fossihly
TILLMAN's coarse assault ON the Presi-
dent does, as we are tod, show forth
South Cardinals decline in political dig
nifty, ability. and influence, And yet
the TILLMLN assault compares very well
in all these respects with PRESTON 8.
BROOKS assault on CHARLES SUMNER"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
The Symphony Concert.

The large audience in Iofantry Hall
was OF the opinion that the best concert
of the delightful series by the Boston Sym
ph,ny Orchestra was heard last evening.
IL was n superb performance. Frauline
Gadski, prilna donna soprano of the Dam
rosch Opera Company, now Reforming
In Boston, was the soloist in place of
Mine. Lillian Blauvelt, VIII wss unable to
appear on account of sickness, and ntr
singing was magnificent. Her two num-
bers were Magner's Elizabeth's greeting,
from ''Tannhauser, F" and Won Webtr's
Agathe's prayer and aria, from "Der
treischutz."
She deserved the ovation she received. /.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13


In pursuit Of the policy to demonstrate
malfeaslnce In office and corruption In
the city government, the unfoundtd
charges of which, widely exploited in tho
columns OF a newspaper that was assumed
to be honest, Served to foist upon the
town a miscellaneous collection OF in
competent or self-seeking Councilmen
and a Democratic administration, the
license commission is to be investigated.
1t is to he hoped that the investigation
will be thorough and it is to be hoped
that il will be fair. But if it is thorough
the fairness will take care OF itself. The
point is that IL there is anything the mat
or with the work of the license commits
sion the people want to know it, even
II the inquiry Is inspired by no better
motive than small partisanship and a
desp rate purpose to demonstrate TO the
people that they were not fooled when
they last fall turned over the city govern
ment to its present management. 1t is not
expected that any department or any
official Is SO wise and perfect as to be
beyond criticism. The conduct of pub
lie business, like hat of private affairs, is
not pursued without error of judgment
and mistake Of action. But the people
hold their trusted servants in public Office
to a much closer accountability than do
the private employers, N it is well that
this is SO, siuce the responsible y assum-
ed by a public servant is of a peculiarly
sacred nature ard the trust imposed ia
him is not always guarded so closely as
that placed with most employs Of pri-
vate concerns.
Thanks to the sturdy recognition of the
fitness OF things On the Fart Of Alderman
FULLER and Councilman WATERMAN md
MINER, the efforts of the unspeakab'e
Alderman from Ward 2, than whom moth
ing in the history of political accidents
has ever placed a more ridiculous il not
more serious infiietion upon a patient
people, and of Goo-Goo Councilman
SMITH of Ward 8, TO hold the ~investi-
CATION behind closed doors were defeated
aud the hearing will be public. Moreover
not only may anybody attend and make
complaint or give endor ement, but, we
understand, also, the committee has
power to summon witnesses whom it be-
lieves may contribute to make the in
vestigGtion thorough. 1t is to be hoped
that the fine contempt Of the properties
and of the popular demand to have every
thing fair and above board that has here-
tofore characterized the public acts of
the absurd Alderman from Ward 2, but
which has failed so FIR to prevail in infiu-
encing the conduct Of this investigation,
were not, id the move to hold a secret in
quiry, prompted by fear that the kind of
information that would be discovered
would be the kind that the Democratic
and Goo-Goo wire pullers do not care 10
have the people know.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
Christians in Convention.

At the state Convention OF the Christ
ian Endeavor Uuion in Moonsocket, yes
terday, the following officers were elect
ed PRESIDENT, samuel W. Marsh, New
port; first vice president. Rev. Robert
1 ushman, fawtucket; second vice presi-
dent. George Browning, Westerly; CORE
spending secretary, Frank q. Bishop,
fawtucket; recoro ing secretary, Lottie NJ.
Colwell, woonsocket; treasurer, Arson +.
Pebnett, Providence; auditor. r. 4. Farm
lam, Providence; superintendent Of ju-
nior work, Mrs. Benjamin W.. Gallup,
Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

To II EDITOR OF 1HE NEWS:
SIR nave the honor to Inform you
that on the 9TH OF j nuary there appeared
in Providence the first Italian newspaper,
L. Aurora.
This weekly publication. cevo.ed en-
tirely to tie education. progrc $ and wei.
fare OF the Italo-American, has hai from
the start a wide ctrulatiou, now number
ing $500, among the 1000 Italians of thi
city.
Those who are interested in the Italian
trade car avail themselves OF this. import
ont means of diffusion by applying 10
Mr.. NJ. Sintoro. l5S Fountain street. who
IL our chief business agent, or to caro-
Gallano.
should anyone desire a personal inter
view with the editor they can do so by
calling at l2S Spruce street.
Thanking you for your hospitality,
remain, Very respectfully yours,
PROF. q. MosTELEoNE.
Editor and Director La Aurora.
Providence. Feb. 4, 1896.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

United states Consul Grimke, Mt San
Domingo, reports TO the state Depart
ment that American bags for sugar arc be-
ing driven out OF Fan Domingo by CAL
cutta Tags which are superior In quality.
The latter are being used even though
they.are, unlike the American bag, sub
ject TO duty on importation into the Unit
ed states.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

THE Pawtaxet Valley Times remarks of
the chap who is TO be entertained By the
Providence Commercial Club: "senator
TIrLMAS boasts that he has risen from
the ranks. The general impression Is
that he is as rank yet as the rankest."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

FROM the distance II looks as II our es-
teemed contemporary, The Post OF Paw
tucket, il securing what must be crafty
ing encouragement from fiatteringly vio-
lent opposition on the part OF its two
local contemporaries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
vestigate

Tue result OF the bond subscription in
dicates that a good many OF W PLATA PEG.
pie are not unwilling to post as the much
abused Shylocks Of finance according too
our opportunity and resources
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
The Fate of TrampS.

GAILoPoLIs. o., Feb. I. -Near Dexter,
ten cars loaded with lnmb,r and mer-
chandise, jumped the track. Before the
accident 10 tramps we're seen en- the train
by the trainpen and but three OF them
were found. 81 is believed by the crew Of
the wrecked reight that The otter seven
were killed and sre buried under the
wreck. Spreading rails caused the acc!-
dent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

AFTER all the loud talk about the con-
duct Of the city ~seaIer's Office and the
abrse Of the head Of it, it would appear TO
be demanded that that investigating com
mittee render something more than a
Scotch verdict, even IL they failed to in
yestiQate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

GOLD is accommodating in the treasury
s'reserve,v and trade and commerce viii
be expected to revive accordingly, On the
p .incip,e of that OF a collapsing invalid
to whom the doctor admin.ters a cose of
di1itaill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

ONLY one saloon to each five inhnbi-
tants is to be pc mitted in that interest
ing lace known us Lopg lizard City. 1t
may be expected that the announcement
may be shortly followed b. a boom in the
popnlation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

NEARLY all Democ rats are rartizans,
many Republicans are partizans, Tut for
real, dyod-in-the-wool, bluc-tlack rarti-
zanship command us TO the Goo-Goo!
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

SENATOR QUAY has no desire to figure
In the long list Of 'avorite sons before the
Republican contention, although IL tas
Lspn demonstrated that he is a coed deal
Of . fayorite son in Pennsylvania politics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

IT is significant Of the PROCESS of the
woman su firage movement hat the local
newspapers no longer attempt to write
alleged fanny reports of such a session as
that he'd in Westminster Church yester-
dav.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

We trust the new Fourth of July COM
mittee win make early arrangements for
pleasant weather before proceeding with
their program.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

If General WEYLEE doesn't rake haste
ths raiay season will be on again in Cuba
to in.errnps military operations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY ID, 1886.

A GENERATION from now we shall he
paying of the detts ipcnrred in these
two years Of Democratic administrator
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

UNCLE Sam is mighy, hut the enter
Irising burglar finds little difficulty in
pilieriny his country postofices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13

He is a bold man, indeed, who viii sab
init to tie skotcgraphy Of his brain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-13
mark.

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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-09-25
OAKLAND DAIRYMEN GLAD
Because Consumpiive Cattle Need Not
Be Killed
Mayor DAVE Vetoes the Ordinance
Passed by the Council, and the
City Veterinary Is Mad

OAKLAND, Sept. 24.-The health au-
thorities of this city have taken issue
with Major Henry e. Alvord, chief Of
the dairy division Of the United States
bureau of animal industry who, they
claim is unnecessarily interfering with
the work that has been inaugurated on
the coast to clear the diaries of tuber-
culus cattle. The major declares that
he does not consider that the presence
of tuberculosis as revealed by the tuber-
culin test is justification for the i'm
mediate slaughter of animals. He be-
lieves that the proper plan would be
the complete isolation from healthy
animals Of those showing traces of dis
ease.
After a hard battle the council passed
an ordinance requiring that all dairy
cows be examined and those found
afflicted with disease should be killed.
Now comes Mayor Davies, backed up
by Major Alvord's opinion, and an
nounces that he has vetoed the ordi-
nance.
DR.. Pierce, city veterinary surgeon,
and his colleague, DR.. Archibald, have
issued a public statement denouncing
Major Alvord for his alleged interfer-
ence. They refer to him as an Anticipated
old fossil. They go on to say:
Acting upon his theory. supposing
all tuberculous cows in a dairy are
quarantined, how are the health au-
thorities to convince the public that I'M
scrupulous persons will not utilize the
products of the isolated animals"
The dairymen of Alameda county,
however, are congratulating Major AL
word on his, for them, timely utter
ances. By his statements he has won
the cause for which they have been so
bitterly contesting.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-09-25
ON THE WHEEL.
Quill Club Races at Waverly Park
Wheelmen Barred

NEW YORK, Sept 24.-About 1900
people gathered at Waverly park, N. j.,
to witness the completion of the New
York Quill club races which were in
terrupted by severe storm at Man
haitian beach on Saturday last. The
feature Of the day was the attempt Of
Jimmy Michael, the little Welchman,
to lower the worlds five-mile record,
which is held by Linton of England (9:17
3-5). He did not succeed in this, how
ever. but his performance, 1901 15, was
within 3 1-5 seconds of the American
record 9:5S. held by Arthur Gardiner,
and was loudly cheered. The time was
the more creditable for the reason that
Baverly park il a trotting track and not
= cycling track. Summaries:
One mile handicap, PROFESSIONALISM.
G. Mertens st40 yards) won, E. C. Bald
(scra tch) second, Earl Kiser Go yards)
third. Time, POI Is.
Final one mile invitation professional
won by Tom Cooper, ]. s. Johnson Sec
ond. Time, 2:14 3-5.
Five mile championship, Metropolitan
district amateur-W. C. Roome, N. j.
"A c., won. Time, 1903.
Five mile record trial. paced--James
Michael won. Time 1901 1-5; time by
miles. one mile. 2:0l Is; two miles, 400
As; three miles, $50 2-5; four miles,
500 LIS; five miles, 1901 Is
A FAST QUARTER
DENVER, Sept. 24.-Today, with the
help Of moderate wind. 90 {, straight
away track. Stanley M. Barrow made a
quarter OF mile in Is 1-5 seconds. 1t
- claimed to be the fastest quarter of
= mile ridden. on bicycle.
RACERS RULED OFF
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 24.-Chair-
man Gideon Of the 4. A. W.. has issued
III tfo1lowlng bulletin:
Permanent Suspensions: For onlciat-
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-09-25

~ 81 Unconstitutional races. J. p. Per-
cival Thomas McA1eer and James
Ryan Of Los Angeles. California. ~
THEY DIDN'T HALF TRY
BERGEN POINT, N. j.. Sept a.
The International cricket match be-
tween the Australians and the New Jer-
sey Athletic club, with twelve men on
each side, which began at the Jersey
club oval yesterday, was completed to-
day.. when the New Jersey men were
all out for aSAcore for two innings of
154. but as the Australians in their first
innings yesterday made 1853, they won
by an inning and 80 runs. The game
was decidedly one sided.
s.va CLUB HOUSE BURNED
PHILADELPHIA Sept. 24.-The new
club house of the Merriam Cricket club
of Haverford, suburb Of this city, was
destroyed byaf fire Today. Loss. $1,000.
The building was still incomplete.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-09-25
SON THE DIAMOND.
the Various Games Played, by

y
Result of the Various Games Played by
League Clubs Today.
PHILADELPHIA; Sept. 24.-In to-
days game with thelocals good pitching
and superior stick york won victory
for Brooklyn. Attendance 1000. Score:
Philadelphia A, hits z, errors 8.
Brooklyn u, hits IA, errors 8.
Batteries-Taylor. Grady and GER:
Daub and Grim.
CLEVELAND, Sept. 24.-Gear pitched
his first game for the Clevelands today
and the Colonies fattened their batting
average. Score:
Cleveland Z, hits ~, errors 8.
| Louisville 10. hits 20, errors 8.
Batteries-Gear and McAllister; Hill
| and Miller.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 24.-Today's game
was one without merit. The Browns
made thirteen hits and received five
bases on balls, out of which they man.
aged to score runs enough to win hand
| lily. Attendance 1900. Score:
ST. Louis II, hits 10, errors Z.
Pittsburg 5, hits Z, errors s.
Batteries-Donohue and Mcfarland;
Horton and Sugden.
WASHINGTON, Sept 24.-The Wash
i ingtons sized up Nichols today in a
! rush and won the game by batting and
superior team work On the other hand,
Mercer had Boston at his mercy. Score:
washington IL, hits IA, errors l.
Boston s, hits /, errors s.
Batteries-Mercer and Farrell; Mich
OILS and Bergen.
NEW YORK, Sept. 24-The New
Yorks outbatted the Baltimores today
and won easily. The game was called
at the end of the eighth inning on ac-
count of darkness. Score:
Baltimore 8, hits 9. errors 2.
New York 8, hits Is, errors 3.
Batteries-Nop, Corbett and Robin
son; Meekin and Warner.
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Probably Forgot His Gnn Was
Loaded F =
EXCITEMENT AT LEADvILLE
Stimulated by Newspapers Circulating
Fake News
An Enterprising Reporter Gets Real
News and Also Gets Into the Guard
house-He's There Yet

Associated Press Special Wire
LEADVILLE, Col, Sept 24.-No Of
f1cial report has yet reached headquar-
tiers concerning the charge upon the
guards at the Ibex properties last night,
but the military authorities do not at
tach much Importance to the incident.
Captain w. A. Smith, formerly warden
Of the state penitentiary, was tonight
appointed provost marshal of the Lead
Vile district.
Private Frank Cramer of Company c.,
Second regiment, from Pueblo, was
wounded by the accidental discharge
of his gun while descending Capitol
hill this evening. The wound is not
dangerous.
An evening sheet publishes the state
ment that 300 miners arrived tonight
from the east to take the places of the
strikers. The canard has created great
excitement and Correspondent Mitchell
of the Denver Times, is in the guard
house, where he has been since last
night Mr.. Mitchell attended a meeting
of citizens yesterday afternoon at which
Adjutant-General Moses was present.
When the meeting was called to order
all reporters and correspondents were
requested to withdraw. Mr. Mitchell
alone remained, and being a stranger,
was not inspected. After the meeting
the other correspondents, seeming a
SCOOP" visited the adjutant-generars
Office, General Moses having announced
in the citizens meeting that anyone
publishing the proceedings would be
arrested. Mitchell was with them and
in the talk hot words passed between
Mitchell and Moses. the lie being given
by Mitchell, and fight being prevented
by the others present. Mitchell was then
arrested and placed in the guard house,
where he still remains. He had mailed
the proceedings of the secret meeting
to his paper before he was arrested.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-09-25
A NARROW ESCAPE FROM INJURY.

About o'clock this morning Tim Sulli-
van, resides on a ranch in the Cahuenga
valley, was rounding the corner of First
and Broadway on horseback on his way
home, when he was suddenly caught I'M
der the chin by rope and swept from
the animal to the pavement. Fortu-
nately he was not severely injured, but
came and reported the matter at the
police station.
Over the intersection of the streets
big banner had been hung by the Sound
Money club, whose rooms are in the
old board Of trade building. The guy
ropes of the banner had broken and
allowed it to sag. One of the trailing
lines had by some one been fastened to
a lamp post on the corner, and it was
this that had knocked Sullivan from his
horse. He was thankful that he had
escaped so luckily. but doesn't appreci-
ate that kind Of sound money argu-
els<s 80 .