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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-25
TRIES AGAIN.
Mrs. MatheWSOn
Seeks Divorce.
For Thirty Years She Did
Not See Husband.
Heard He Died in Hospital
and Married Again.
MathewsOn Turned UP Alive and
With Another Wife.
Mrs. Matbewson Once B for. Sought Di-
v0rce But Did Not Get II.
, and Business Suits and Odd Pants and Vests y.
MathewsOn Turned UP Alive and
With Another Wife.
Mrs. Matbewson Once for. Sought Di-
vOrce But Did Not Get II.

About four years ago Mrs. Sophronia W.
Mathewson began divorce proceedings
against her husband, Luther w. Mathew
son. and on Jan. %, 1894, the Appellate
Court denied her petition. the reason for
the courts decision being given in
volume Is of the Rhode Island reports.
Judge Rogers this afternoon heard the
second petition for a divorce brought by
Mrs. Mathewson and withheld his de-
,cision. In her second petition Mrs.
Mathewson seek 5 a divorce from bed and
board on the ground OF non support ana
desertion.
drs. Mathewson is an old lady now
A very respectable and Woodworking
woman. quiet in demeanor and with the
aid or charitable friends, trying to make
living for herself and two children. nc
cording TO the testimony of oreditable
witnesses givon in court today.
IL was strange story she told the
court with considerable diflidence, today
One bright morning in May, 1861, her
husband, Luther w. Mathewson left his
home. saying TO her, 81 am going out on
a little business and IL any enc calls tell
them | will be back this evening" Ii
was 80 years before she saw his face
again. though in September, October
and November. 1861, she got letters from
him. After November she heard nothing
from him though she did hear from
friends that be had enlisted. When the
war was over some soldiers. members of
the last Rhode Island Regiment TO return
from the front, told Mrs. Mathewson s
neighbors that Mr.. Mathewson had died
in the hospital. No direct tidings.. came
CONTINUED on page -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-25

Meridian, Miss, June 25-Elders
Rydalch, Pomeroy, Parish and Jones,
four Mormon elders from Utah, were
run out of Meridian last night. The
elders have been in the city several days
arranging meetings, and yesterday began
house to house canvass for the purpose
OF securing converts. This invasion of
private residences SO aroused the people
that "A large crowd gathered at the artesian
well at the junction of Fourth street and
23rd avenue and wien they attempted TO
hola services the elders were politely but
firmly notified by crowd of citizens that
the people would not allow the privacy of
their homes TO be thus invaded and that
the elders must leave town. They left on
the first train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-25
For a Pan American Exposition.

Albany. y. Y, juno 2o.-Articlos Of
incorporation of the Pan-American Ex-
position Company were flied here and in
Buffalo today. A meeting of the board
Of directors will be held nt the Transpor
tationClub inNew YORK this afternoon TO
effect an organization. The Pan-American
Company, as stated I'm the articles uf IN
corporation. is formed for the purpose
Of promoting and conducting an exposi-
tion to illustrate the material progress
Of the new world during the 10Th century.
The site selected Is Decatur, a town on
the Niagara river.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-25
Secretary Long at Portsmouth.

Portsmouth. n. H.. June "a The
United States ferry boat 1872 won't to the
lower barbor this morning and brought
Secretary of tho Navy Lor - who arrived
here on the Dolphin last night, 10 the
navy yard, where ho was received with
the usual ceremonies The entire marine
guard and the officers attached to the
yard were drawn up In line 20 receive
him, and n salute of IL guns were fired
from the battery. Immediately after his
arrival Secretary Long, In company with
CommaDdant Remey, commenced a tour
Of inspection of the yard and Its equip
ments
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-25

Tho Cornell men were up and stirring
at their usual hour (6:30) and ate break
fast at O'Clock After breakfast Coach
Courtney announced that there would to
no rowing for any uf his men today, ex-
ccpt what the varsity was 10 do IN the
race, and he told thom all 20 stay away
from the boathousc this morning The
reason was he wanted the varsity men 20
keep their III inds as free n possible from
the rnce. latun spent the morning
putting the finishing touches ON the boat
the crew Is going TO race with Courtney
attached new wash buards to the boat
this morning as "a safeguard against
rough water.
The little foos pump Freddie Col
son, the coxswain. used To such good adj
vantage last year, will serve him In case
wash gets into the boat
Continued on pago 2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-25

All and Up-todate styles and plain, fancy and
solid colors, crash, and ew fabrics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-25
roo LATE FoR cLAssIrIcA rIoN.

TO LET-ln French roof house. No q Han.
over street. third. story tenement. four
rooms: pantry, closets. water closet room
with marble wash bowl: good separate cellar
ans laundry in common: no children in this
house: $40 per month 20 small family Of
adults: rear entrance only: good stairs: 80
permanent and prompt tenant ~ month by
the year Apply ls2 Hanover street for keys
and particulars jo2j3t
Harvey a Hopp have made ap assignment by
register % George A. Wildwood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05
concert at the Y. VI. &. 4.

The concert for the benefit of the C-urch
Of the Epiphany of Barton Heights. given
Al the Y. NJ. C.. A. last night was an eX-
ceIlent one from every point Of view.
II was well arranged and well carried
ont. so that the most exacting could ma
no calse for complaint. The various ar
isis who so kindly contributed TO It's
success. deserve more than ordinary
praisc as the success of the evening was
due chiefly to them.
The programme was as follows
Selections from The Beggar student
Mullocker. old Dominion Sextette.
. Fiddle and L. Trotere. Miss Nellie
Rogers. Miss Nellie August.
3 by the sea- Schubert. capt. FRANK
Cunningham.
4 Might Time" Van de Water Mrs.
L. NJ. Durrett.
). dreams" Stradetzky Mr.. Haddo
S. Watkins.
{. Carnival Scene" Groig, Miss f. A
Mera.
:. The Holy city" Adams, Mr.. Arthur
S%criyenor.
s. "~Estudiantina." Z. Lacombe. Miss
Nellie Rodgers. Mrs. /. NJ. Durrett.
0. Comic Song (selected), Evans. Mr.. j.
Louis Sullivan.
10. Banjo Selections. original. Mr.. J. A.
Page.
Accompanies. Mrs. Conway II. Cor
don.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05
ASHL1ND'S SOIIIL CLUES.
a Fire Loss Adiusted-A Humor of n Dam
age Suit.


ASHLAND. VA. Feb. 4-Special.-The
T.. r.. W. Club met last night with Miss
Mayme Jones presiding. y large mum
Der Of members were present. Inc par
lors had been prOfusely decorated ana
beautifully lighted for the occasion.
which was by no means the least enjoy
able Of the many meetings OF the cluD.
Dancing was the main delight until ll."O
when refreshments were served. Creams.
cakes and fruits. were bountifully served.
Dancing was again resumed after refresh
ments. and continued until wee small
hours" Following is a list Of those
present:
Miss Amelia Kerr with Mr.. i. i. Yin
Norman. Miss Leila Bridges with MI.
Winston GIanbery, Miss Griver with Mr.
Wood Jordan. Miss Blanche Bieedcn win
Mr.. Elliott Jordan. Miss Epic Blackwell
with Mr.. a. G. Southall. Miss Anna Blin'
coe with Mr.. W. ). Bell. Miss Hattie
Scott with Mi. q. V. Litchfield, Miss
Mamie Baughman with Mr.. Percy Irot-
man. Miss Susie Barksdaln with Mr..
A. S. Thompson. Miss Bessie Barksdale
witt MIR. G.. Chiffon, Miss Matte White
head with Mr.. II. j. Lavender, Miss Can
ME Judkins with Mr.. Karl Blackwell.
Miss Carrie Nixon with MI. POwhatan
Breeder. Miss Matte Leake with Mr..
Leitch Lancaster. Miss Roberta Wright
with Alr. Newton Vaughan. Jr.. Miss
Marguerite Wright with Mr.. Irwin Scott.
Miss Isabel Taylor with Mr.. James Gate
wood. Jr.. Miss Gussie Nixon with Mr..
Willie Lancaster. Stags-R. Il. Ross. 9.
VI. Clements. NJ =. Pace. l.. Z. Kern. g..
r. Bradford. \. Lici;idcr, DIN Blincoe.
George Wright.
The Current Event Literary Club has
been organized and held its first meeting
with Mrs. James Scott. il Will meet
again Saturday at Mrs. John IL. Adj
disOn's.
The fourth lecture Of the College Course
will be delivered in the chapel Thursday
evening. February 18th. al y o'clock. by
DR.. \. g. Wightman. subject. our Little
Friends and Foes.
The Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance
| Company has adjusted the damages done
by fire to the residence and furniture of
Mr.. II. G.. Buchanan. The damage 10
the house is estimated at Si50.2C. and 10
the furniture. $2l3.25.
II is rumored that DR.. Wade. who used
TO De physician at the Kelley Institute.
has instituted suit against the company
| for damages. alleged 10 have been done
| him i'm the way they removed him from
his position.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05
FOR A DEEPER CHANNEL.
a CONFUSION 10 SLCTEE
EIGHr FEET ~ NORFOLh.
Appropriations from the Councils OF NOT
folk, Portsmouth. and Berkcisy-ia'ai
Accident mt %Lambert's Point,

NORFOLK. VA, Feb. 4.-Special.-Ihe
city Councils OF Norfolk. Portsmouth. ana
Berkeley have appropriated N,SoO toward
defraying the expenses OF a permanent
commission in Washington. to push the
bill appropriating $4,000 for q 2S-foot
channel from Hampton Roads 10 the
navy yard. TO enable the deepest draught
ships in the avy to come up.
The programme ~contemplates a visit, 10
this port from the River and Harbor COM
mittce. The transportation companies
who are also deeply interested in securing
the deeper channel. are contributing hb-
orally 10 the expenses Of the commission
KILLED AT LAMBERTS POINT.
Ryland Haigh. aged nifty -four years
employed by the United States Shipping
Company at Iambert's Point, was Killed
at g O'Clock this afternoon. lie Was COM
ing from the ship Taormina TO the dock
Of No. 1 Warehouse. when he slipped and
fell. his head striking the pier ana the
body falling into the water. IL was re-
covered. lie leaves a wife and three chill
dren.
LOST HER TOW.
Tho tug Penwood. Of Baltimore. reports
an unfortunate accident Tuesday last
while bound from Baltimore to New YORK
with the bark RavenwoOd. in tow. when
of the Jersey coast. the bark was lost.
Tho tug got too close in on the breakers.
and. I'm order TO save herself. was COM
PEELED TO cut loose her tow. which went
ashore. and was lost.
Fire I'm Portsmouth this morning caused
n loss OF about $1,000. one building was
owned by Virginia Butt, and insured
for 2.25O. the other was occupied by Solo
mons clothing store. and owned by ]. II.
Hayner. Tho stock was Insured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05
FRhDnHichSBURG pHosrEEOrs.
The Isappahannock on "a Bender-A Lively
Political Contest.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA Feb. A.
SpeciaL-There has been little if any des-
titution among the poor Of this city dur
ing the recent severe weather. All Of our
manufacturing plants are al work. and
but few people are ont OF employment.
When a case of suffering is known. IL Is
at once relieved by the charitable organ
izations. which are managed by the ladies
Of the different churches. AT this sea-
son. between q general election and the
inauguration OF a new President. il would
De supposed that State and local politics
are quiet. but an active campaign Is
going on in Orange, Culpepper and Nal
ison counties. where Hon. c.. G. Talla-
ferro. Mr.. James l.. Jeffries and Mr..
Browning are rival candidates Tor the
Democratic nomination for the State Sen
ate.
The R%appahannock river rose fourteen
feet at this place. as "a result Of the
heavy rains and breaking up Of the ice,
but no serious damage resulted TO prop
erty.
MIR. A. Stewart Marye. Of Gunston
Institute. Washington. D.. c.. q brother
Of Hon. John l.. Marye. OF this city, VIII
deliver a lecture here al College Han
on the night of February l2th.
Mr.. Henry Miller. Jr.. mas peen sranl'n
absolute divorce from his wife. Mary
Nicholson Miller. by the Circuit Court
Of Stafford county.
The Granite Polishing Works Of York
& Swift. which were destroyed several
weeks ago. ave been rebuilt. and the
firm has a large number of orders ahead
for their work.
Mr.. G. j. Howard. Of tins county. no.
ticcd that the supply OF milk from his
cows was constantly decreasing. and
could not account for il until he discov-
cred that some pigs, which were In the
same fields as the cows had learned 20
suck them. and strange 10 say. the cows
stood perfectly still and quiet while the
pigs drained the milk.
Inquiries are being made by Northern
parties for land along the Rappahannock
river TO establish game preserves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

A Full Docket Confronted His Honor Yes
t.rIuv Morning.

VIM. Bannister. for leaving his team In
the street without employing some ono
to hold the reins was arrested Jul '"c
case went over until this morning.
Robert S~atterwhite. colored. had TO pay
81 for allowing his son to threw stones
In the streets.
Eli Flndall. Charles Bowser. and lie
ROY FauntlerOy, "A delegation from jack
son Ward. who engaged IN a general
row. during which Mamie Webb, "A duskN
damscl. also OF Jackson ward, get very
much battered up. were placed under
bonds for twelve months. and Eli. Tor
being the leader in the fracas, goes on 10
the grand jury.
Mamie was carried out 10 the aims
house for future reference.
Jim Ballard. colCred. got disorderly at
a crap game. and wanted TO lick every
body in sight. but he was forced TO pay
into the building fund Of the city the
sum OF $3.50 and costs.
Eddie Black. q half-witted negro. who
engaged In the wholesale forgery bust
ness some months age, and who was To-
Gated in New port News. and brought
back here by Detective Gibson, acknowl-
edged his guilt yesterday. and four
cases against him were sent on to the
Anderson Stewart assaulted Weltcn
Luckado. and owing 10 the enforced alb
sencc of the latter the case went over
until Saturday.
Henry Garrett assaulted Reuben Lo-
gan with a stick because Reuben OBJ
iected to the noise that Henry made on
the second floor OF his residence. Henry
contributed $40 to the building fund.
John Woody was charged with carry
ing a concealed weapon. lie was al
lowed to summon witness. however. and
the case goes ever until saturday.
Nathan Wilson had a pistol in his hands
and a crowd Of boys were standing
around looking at II when IL accldehtaIIy
exploded. and hit Percy Slcdd. The case
went over 10 the 18th instant.
A large number OF DRINKS were ined'
ard some dismissed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

MANGOUICk. VA. Feb. especial
a very pretty marriage was celebrated
al Corinth church to-day at u.1 y. NJ,
the contracting parties being Mr.. w. J..
Young. OF Caroline. and Miss Gertrude
Blake. daughter Of MI. and Mrs. a. D..
Blake. Of Ftna Mills. The ceremony was
performed by Elder Jas. NJ. Davis. grand
father Of the bride. Miss Lena Snead
presided M the organ. and the young men
ushers marched in ass follows. /. y. Pow
ell. w. ". Snead. r.. II. Sweet. X. Y. a.
Atkins. j.. H.. Atkins, Julian Bennett. /.
~. Mitchell. 81. A.. Powell. a. ;. Sweet.
Snowden Mckenzie. g.. III. Davis, CALVIN
Davis. Wexford TAYLOR. Willie Eurch.
and Eddie YOUNG and George Blake.
brothers Of the bride and groom. who
were followed by the bride and groom.
The bride was handsomely attired in a
green travelling suit and carried a bou-
uuet of bride roses. After the marriage
the couple took the train az hanover
for a bridal tour north.
The bride is 81 very popular young LADY.
and Will Doc greltly missed from the society
circle around here. The groom is %
thrifty Young saw-mill man. and is at
present cnele.l with the Etna Mills Lum-
Der Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05
North CAROLINL LEGfSLATUKE.
Train Wrecking Where Death Occurs To
BE Made "a Death Penalty.

RALEIGH. y. G. Feb. A-Special.-In
the House OF Representatives to-day the
Democrats from Me%cklenburg were I'M
seated and the contesting Republicans
seated.
The principal bills introduced I'm the
House were 20 create a Code Commission
of three members with q salary Of 1920
each. with a clerk. those salary Is TO be
$40. to allow oyster dredging 10 April
9Oth. and 10 make train wrecking a life
i-mprlsonment crime, and If there is a
death TO make il a death sentence, and
"a make the penalty of an attempt TO
wreck from five to thirty years.
The ten-hour labor day was reported
adversely.
The impeachment papers for Judge
Norwood have been withdrawn. In the
senate bills were introduced TO cstab-
Ilsh and incorporate the North Carolina
Veterinary Association and regulate the
practice OF medicine.
There are hosts OF railroad. telegraph.
and telephone men here TO oppose reduc-
ton OF their different rates.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

Changes In the New virginis Baseball
I.urue.

ROANOKE. VA. Feb. Especial
Roanoke Is enjoying the novel experience
OF a woman burglar. She Is a negro ana
was arrested to-day for entering a mouse
through a broken window and robbins the
tenant Of so. She was found to be Well
equipped for her nefarious business
Thirty dollars Of the money was recover
ed.
The third trial Of Robert quinn a Nor
folk and Western clerk. charged with Sc
duction. ended in a hung jury to-daS ana
the case was noile pressed by the COM
mOnwealth's Attorney.
Manager Mitchell. Of the new virginia
Baseball League. has transferred the
franchise OF the Danville team to ERNIE
4. Hodge. a well known ball player. PAU
Hines, a former Senator. VIII probably
manage the L~ynchburs team. 'Colonel
Dan Kelly Will engineer the winston Gun.
1t is likely that Portsmouth Will be added
10 the circuit.
At a late hour last night. Robert Irice
attempted TO murder Kenton Shaw m a
difficulty over a woman. All the parties
are negroes. u the assailant was cap
turcd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

Editor Of The Times:
Sir.-Hers is my subscription, 50 come
along / fear / shall miss one-Best paper
i'm the state. II Won were not so young
would think Won had heard the lecture
Of President Drew. Of William and Mary.
ON Banking and Finance. which | heard
just fifty years ago.
Was the panic Of 3 caused by the
Generalization OF silver. or was IL q
coincidence Please answer. II is for
true Democracy. }. I. }.
=. S.-Put Mr.. ROYALS speech in tract
fern and spread II through the State.
Charlottesville. Va. Feb. =. 1891.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05
These Oranges All Right.

Mr.. Stewart Hume. of this city. has
received "a letter from the overscer OF
his orange grove at Lake Weir, Fla. Civ
ing very encouraging reports of the slight
effects of the recent cold weather upon
the fruit In that section. The letter.
which Is dated February 1st. says: I'VE
have had some very bad weather. and !
was waiting to see if anything Was hurt.
I am glad TO tell you that everything
is all right. The trees will drop some Of
the top leaves. but no wood hurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05

Tho member of tho PoWhatan 'lno
held their regular monthly meeting az
the club-room-. ON north Eighth street
last EVENING President jefferson Wallace
was in the chair. aud Secretary 4 \.
Hughes recorded. The usual amount OF
routine business was di-noscd Of
The president appointed the following
standing committees for the ensuing
Executive Committce-AIessrs Henry l..
Carter. Gilbert X. Pollock. John \. Mean
lev. Henry VI. Tyler. G. Rhoddy Teuser'
W. Mac Jones.
Membership Iommittee-Colonel John
Pell Bicgor. Clyde ". Saunders. A.. ".
Rosene. Il. surry Valentine. William +.
Knowles.
Quite a large number OF new members
were elected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05
United state, Circuit Court of Appears.

The United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals convened again at 10 o'clock
Yesterday morning. and the whole day
was consumed In "a continuation OF argu-
ment In the gases OF Marvin r. Scrlpe VS..
the Western North Carolina Land Com
Iany. -
Nessrs +. A. Sondlcy and II. G. Dale.
of Philadelphia. for the Land Company,
and Messrs. James II. Merrimon and NJ.
Silver, OF North Carolina. for Marvin +.
Scripe.
The next case which VIII be calico TOT
.ro,,ment IL the Phoenix Insurance Com
pany. Of Brooklyn, vs.. j. II. Schuitz re-
ceiyer for the Franklin Brass COMPANY,
an appeal from the United States Circuit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-05
CIPTAIN MUSHEACh REifhES.
His First Lieutenant Resigns an"the ilsh'
Infintrv l. Ia Command of Lieut.. Bryan.

ALEXANDRIA. VA. Feb. Especial
Captain Mushbach to-day reluctantly APP
proved the resignation Of First Lieuten-
an; Samuel l.. Monroe. OF the Alexandra
Light Infantry. and IN forwarding il 10
the Governor. asked TO be put on the
retired list. This turns the command over
20 Lieutenant Bryan. and doubtless re
tires from active service TWO OF the
States most popular militia officers.
The companv is IN good financial con-
dition and well housed and equipped. but
for "A long time It has needed new life.
The outcome IS looked on with con-
siderable interest.
The river is again partially open 10
navigation.