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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
TO SET ASIDE
JURY'S AWARD.
Hearing on the Petition Filed
by Margaret E. Moran.
PROPERTY WAS DECIDED TO her
Jury Found That Father Was Not Of Sound
Mind When He Made Transfer.
HE HAD BEEN DRINKING HEAVILY.
Claim Made That He Vas Under Influence Of
He HAD BEEN DRINKING HEAVILY.
Claim Made That He Vas Under Influence Of
Liquor When Trsnsfsrio Margaret Took Place.
Casa Held For Amusement

There was a hearing i'm the appellate
division of the supreme court today on
the defendants petition sor new trial
on certain issues of fact submitted to
a jury, in the case of Mary A. Dorsey
VS.. Margaret Il. Moran. 1t was a bill
filed to have a conveyance made by
James Moran, deceased in 1891. 10 Eliza
beth, set aside on the ground that Mr..
Moran was not OF sufficient mental
strength to make such conveyance.
The jury found on the issues framed in
favor of the complainant.
Mr.. Moran, the deceased. was a black
smith. and while he made large wages
he had all his property In his wife's
name until 1883. The property i'm dis
pute consists OF house containing six
tenements on Governor street and an
unimproved lot of land I'm East ProVi
dence. Mrs. Moran, mother OF the
plaintiff and defendant, died In 1888 in
testate. Mr.. Moran had three daugh-
ters. one OF them, Elizabeth, died In
1890 and so much was he affected by
this daughters death that according 10
complainant he began drinking heavily
and was drunk when he made deed
10 Margaret T.. Moran, who has since
married man named GdtUfy. James
Moran had his daughters convey To
him their interests in their mothers
estate and a bill in equity was filed
some years ago by Mrs. Dorsey, who
claimed the father got possession OF her
rights IN the estate by fraud. This bill
was discontinued.
Gen Brennan i'm his argument for
new trial argued that there was no evi-
dence 20 sustain the Jury's findings.
Prominent business men in the COM
munity and old neighbors declared that
Mr. Moran was not constantly drunk.
but was. in fact, a capable man ana
'was not drunk or feeble when he made
the deed to the defendants.
Augustus s. Miller and Clarence y.
Aldrich represented the complainant.
Mr. Miller asserted that James Moran
was dissipated man and the property
was earned i'm part by his wife. He
claimed that previous to the death or
his daughter, Elizabeth, Mr. Moran
used to go every -daX-to Mrs. DorseY-s
home and take her little child out but
after the death of Elizabeth he became
totally under the influence and power
of Margaret and had delusions at
times. one of the business men. Mr..
Miller said. testified that he saw Mr..
Moran sober for a period of three
wears after his death" and another
was in Fall River during the period in
which Mr.. Morans condition was in
dispute. IL was argued by Mr.. Miller
that the findings of the jury that when
the deed was made TO Mr.. Moran by his
daughters il was understood the prop
erty was to be divided equally. that
MIR. Moran was mentally unsound when
he made the deed to respondent, and
the finding on the other issues were
fully justified by the testimony.
The court held the case for advise
ment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
SHAW DISCHARGED.
He Was Accused Of Making an AS
SauIt Upon Williams.
Fight Followed Discussion Over Meat In
mdlks' Lodging House.

Because all three persons concerned.
the assaultor, the assaulted and a wit
ness. werei concerned in a little difficult
~ that happened at Marks lodging
house on South Main street last Mon
day evening. William H. Shaw, who
was charged with damaging the anat-
omy of George Williams. was found not
guilty this morning by Judgd Sweet
land in the Sixth district court. Will
liams told the court that he and an
other man were having an argument
over a piece of meat when Shaw came
up and entered into the disIussi On. He,
the witness, pushed Shaw out OF the
way, and the Shaw smot him several
times on the back of the head with a
piece OF iron. He didn't see the wea
pom. but ne was certain IL was a piece
of iron. The result was several wounds
on his head and "A bruse on his should
er. Williams was cartain he did not
strike Shaw, and so swore.
James Fearhead. who was a lodger
at the house, testified that he was sit
ting on a bed cutting up a piece of
meat and Williams came in, and after
accusing him of not telling the truth.
set upon him. Shaw had taken Fear
heads part and after few words Will
liams struck Shaw, knocking him
backward on TO bed. Shaw was on
the bed when Williams turned and at
tackled the witness. Fearhead said
that Williams struck Shaw before
Shaw struck Williams. Witness said
that he was getting the worst OF the
encounter when Shaw struck Williams,
but what weapon was used, If any, wit
ness did not see.
Police Sergeant Tyler testified TO hav
ing complaint made him and OF talk
ing with shaw, who admitted that he
struck shaw. He went TO the room
where the affair occurred and could
find no weapon.
Police Lieutenant Horton stated he
had seen Williams at the station the
evening OF the assault. lie had also
seen Shaw, who said that there had
been trouble and that ..e had acted the
peacemaker in separating the lighting
men. but that he did not strike Will
lans.
shaw testified that there was an arr
runcnt In progress and that Williams
seemed 20 be seeking trouble. Williams
struck him in the face and he seized
something. he did not wnow what 10
was. and struck Williams as he was
turning TO attack Fearhead.
Judge Sweetland said he could not
see that Shaw was guilty an ddischarg-
ed him,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
A Wonderful Success.

why not be independent OF gas anG
electric light companies and use the
National Acctylcne Gas Machine, which
has the full approval Of tho New Eng
land Underwriters oyer 500 machines
sold I'm the past ten months. We light
country homes. churches. stores. fac
tur-rr-HrTrt- -nuteis 80 Urr -rrnt. cheaper
than any other iuuminant. also put i'm
plants FOR lighting towns. We want
good repre- tsentatiVes. Write Tor circu-
lar TO Bunalo National Acetylene Gas
company. Buffalo. n. Y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
Obnoxious Odor Led to Discovery Of
His Remains This Morning--Death
Due TO Natural Causes.

1t would hardly appear credible that
dead body could remain IN house
unknown TO the occupants. for some
thing like four weeks, yet this morn
ing the body OF james Cameron. aged
about go. was found i'm an attic room at
23S Chestnut street and from the stage
of decomposition reached the medical
examined decided that life had been
extinct for about four weeks. There
was no mystery attached TO the finding
the body. The old man simply died from
natural causes, so Medical Examiner
Perkins determined, after making as
thorough an examination as possible,
and the body was turned over TO I'm
dertaker G. o. Chase, to await the ar
rival of a daughter of the deceased,
who lives i'm Fall River. and who was
notified through the agency of the po-
lice.
The body was found shortly after 10
O'Clock this morning. The occupants OF
the house, endeavoring to- find the cause
OF an exceedingly obnoxious odor tried
the door of the room that had been
rented to Mr.. Cameron. to find IL locked
The room was In the back OF the house
I'm a partly finished attic. officers G. y.
Robinson and julius y. Alfreds were
notified and they went 10 the house.
They found that newspaper had been
hung over the keyhole of the door, so
that il was impossible to see the interior
of the room. but with "A stick the paper
was pushed aside and the body of Cam
eron was seen stretched on its back on
the bed
The door was forced and after IL
was seen that the man was dead Capt.
COstine of the Fifth police station was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14

notified and he in turn summoned
Medical Examiner Perkins. The room
in which the body lied was party filled
with rags, old papers, broken furniture
and or a little stand was a number of
tools and several articles of jewelry.
The dead man is described by the
neighbors and those living i'm the house
as being eccentric TO a degree. Be-
cause Of this fact but little attention
was paid TO his going or coming. He
had lived there for several years. Mrs.
Mary Walsh, from whom he rented the
room, said that she had lived in the
house for three years and that he had
lived there prior TO her coming. She
had not seen him for seven weeks up
TO the time of the findirs of the body.
When asked when he paid for his room
she replied that lie did so whenever he
got ready.
The body was found lying on it's back
on the bed. which was covered with
rags and old papers, and it was cloth
ed, an old overcoat that the man had
worn when he laid down not being but
toned. The shoes had been removed.
The deceased was a jewelers. toolmaker
by occupation and he had been accus-
toned Co get a little work from sew
eral shops. which he brought TO his
room and worked on there. Among
other things in the room was found
a notice from the local postoffice noti-
flying the deceased tnat a registered
letter was awaiting him at the post
office. 1t was said that Can<Aon took
care of his room and so careful was
ne TO seclude himself that last autumn,
when repairs were being made TO the
windows OF the house. he preferred to
replace broken glass in windows with
old papers. rather than admit persons
IN his room
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
AT The CITY HALL.
Many Candidates For Place Made
Vacant by Judge Cobh's Death.
Meeting Of the School Investigation Com
mittee Work on a Lateral Sewer.

II is not improbable that at the meet
ing of the Board of Aldermen next week
steps will be taken to fill the vacancy
on the police court bench caused by the
death of Judge Cobb, and from present
indications there will be no lack OF
candidates for the place, although the
salary is only $1,000 a year. The cleo
tion does not take place in joint con-
vention. but by concurrent action,
hence the board will probably proceed
to the election on Thursday next, and
the Common Council may act on Mon
day evening April "a. Among the can
didates prominently mentioned are
Isaac II. Southwick, Jr., Royal III. Glad
ding. James A. Pirce. John f. Cam
ming Clifford 5. Tower. Harry Z. Cur
It's. Z. j. Mccarthy. George III. Huddy,
and several others. with Mr.. Southwick
apparently I'm the lead. so far.
The special committee appointed by
Mayor Baker TO investigate the meth
DDS employed I'm the conduct of the pub
lie school met i'm the mayors office this
afternoon, and discussed the prelimin-
aries for the preparation Of the report,
which il is believed viii be made prior
10 May 1, according to the Instructions
given To the committee. The joint
standing committee on claims OF the
city Council met I'm Clerk Haydens Of
flee this afternoon, and considered
number Of matters.
superintendent of Health Chaplin re-
ports one new case OF scarlet fever IN
Congdon street. There are no new
cases OF diphtheria today.
Work on the new lateral sewer on
Exchange place. between Dorrance
street and Exchange street. was COM
mcnced this morning. from the Dor
rance street end, and the work Is TO be
pushed along very rapidly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
DERBY SPRING MEET.
Johnsionss Aged Chestnut, Remember Me- Eor
ih9 WeIbsck Handicap.

London. April 1l.-At the first days
racing Of the Derby spring meeting to-
day Wallace Johnstone's aged chestnut
mare. Remember Me. Won the Wobeck
handicap. This race Is OF 500 sover-
elgns by subscription Of i've sovereigns
each for thrJb-year-olds and upwards.
Tod Sloan rode Arthur James four
year-old colt Dielytra. nut was not
pls~ed. Nine horses ran. The betting
was TO 4 against Dielytra.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
HORN IRRklGNED.
Charged with Padding Pay Roll Of The National
india fuSteT ConpaM.

Edward Horn. who was brought 90
Bristol last night from New York,whre
he was arrested as fugitive from
justice. was arraigned in the district
court this morning. charged with OBJ
tanning $3.50 under false prctonces from
the National India Rubber company.
Horn was employed by the company
and IL is alleged he obtained the money
by making fictitious entries In the pay
roll.
lie pleaded not guilty Gsd was held
in $500 FOR "a further hearing on Mon
day next.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
Candr Makers Combine.

Rochester, N. Y. April 1.-THE candy
makers Of Rochester have combined for
mutual benefit. At meeting held early
I'm the week the Rochester Confection-
ers' Jobbers' Association was formed
with che object of maintaining prices
and keeping inferior goods out OF the
market. Included In the new associa-
ton arc the following. Williams a.
Werner company. Rochester Canoy
works, Deinger Bros. NJ. Kramer x
Sons. Rochester Marshmaliow COM
many and Charles 4. Taylor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
ALL PARTIES
HAVE Agreed
On Instructions to Their Sa-
moan Commissioners.
POSITIVE ANNOUNCEMENT MADE
After State Department Heard From The
British and German Embassies.
WILL Be NO DELAY IN DEPARTURE.
Commissioners Of The Three Faries 10 The Berlin
WILL Be NO DELAY IN DEPARTURE.
Commissioners Of The Three fariles 10 The Berlin
Treaty Will Sail From San Francisco on
The Transport Badger.

Washington, April li.--AfteS hearing
this morning from the British and Ger
man embassies, the state department
was enabled 20 announce positively and
finally that the three parties to the
Berlin treaty had agreed upon the in
structions 10 be given their Samoan
commissioners and that Il was certain
that the commission would leave san
Francisco on the 25th inst. on the Bad
ger of Samoa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14

That the verdict Of the jury In the
case 90 Gaetano Pctroslnelli VS. Andrea
santancini was against the evidence Is
the decision Of the APPELLATE court. The
Jury gave the plaintiff verdict and the
court thinks this verdict against the
prcponderance Of evidence in regard TO
a 500 payment by defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
VIII FrO,ids a Chess Trsphy.

New York. April 1l.-Prof. Isaac L.
Rice. Of this city. has promised to pro-
vide a chess trophy for the annual COM
petition between American and British
universities. the first award Go be mate
20 the winner of the contest TO be
played on Friday and Saturday or next
week. The trophy viii probably taks
the form OF silver shield. emblemstlc
of the game OF chess.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
Announcement Of Reichstag.

Berlin, April 1.-THE minister Of for
eign affairs. Baron Won Buelow, an
nounced i'm the Reichstag today that
an agreement had been arrived at with
Great Britain with regard 90 sending a
commission TO Samoa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
Gen. Ksiier's IIIrsss.

Springfield. O.. April il.-General j.
Warren Keifer who has been ill for
some time. has grown worse and by or
der of his physician no callers are per-
mitted TO sec him. Ills symptoms are
those Of typhoid fever.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14

Take Laxative Bromo Quiuinc Tablets All
druggists refund the money 10 10 fails to cure.
&c. The genuine has l.. u. q. on each tablet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
THE FIN e ST
PROVIDENCE STEAM
Carpet Beating co.
Reduces Prices TO Meet The Time.

Carpets and rugs cleaned separately
by our super-heated steam vapOr pro-
cess and the only beating machine Iva
the city. Superior work guaranteed.
Established IS years Prices &c. &c and
SC per yard. Making over and laying a
speciality. No shrinking. No tumbling.
r. A. EASTON, i5l Summer street.
Telephone 1889 Downtown office. J. J.
EASTON. 25l Westminster street. Tele-
phone 1924. (aprl3-tO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14

Michael Drury pleaded guilty to be-
ing a Nagrant IN the Sixth district
court this morning and was sentenced
TO the state work house FOR six months
By Judge Swetland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
EANIx Chicks.

Checks drawn o. Providence banks being
EXEMPT from chdige under the now rule of
Tie Ncv-Nork Clearing House. the MANU-.
fACTURERs NATIONAL BANk. - west
minister s,yeet offers the advantage Of this
and all other facilities FOR good banking TO
depositors from adiuccnt cities and towns
Deposits received Nv mail are promptly
ae eknowIedged. Interest allowed on deposits
CORE spoud dcnce invited.
NWIllNi "''f''' W
surplus aud profits ts.............. 3jl.0i5 "a
Deposits ....................... s.Css.gol 81
GILBERT 4. PHILLIPS. President
GEO. W. LANPHEAR, Cashier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
cu,, FOR all nIus,ra,ed r.rposes.

ualfionc. Photo. wood Engraving. Print.
ng }. ). Ryder Co, A. Washington, corner
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14

SPECIAL SITS while they last
full value at I2.oo-5o Fancy
Back Covert Cloth, unlined,
medium weight, Spring Overcoats,
made on all the newest ideas.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14

ice OF FIVE distinct
finish, All Wool
This insures a
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14

For $Io, $'2, $i4, Sis, we are showing the most
elegant made and trimmed Spring Overcoats seen
this season. If you want the newest idea out, come
here before you buy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14

OUR So. SO Covert Cloth Spring
Overcoats have a snap about them
to find in a higher price
coat as seen in ;.:ost stores.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-14
THE SPRING OvERCOAr SEASON
is ON in ALL IT'S BEAUTY.

fabrics
which make quite detect them old
showing
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-11
DELEGATES ARRIVING
FOR THE MEETING OF THE AMER
ICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AT
DETROIT.

DETROIT, Mich, December 10-Neariv
all of the one hundred and eighty delegates
to the American Federation of Labor con-
vention had tonight, presented their Gre
dentials at headquarters. Many unofficial
visitors have arrived. among them repre-
sentatives of the bartenders union and
others who desire TO obtain full member
ship The bartenders have established
headquarters. According to the announce
ment of the local committee Of arrange
ments. the convention was to have been
formally welcomed by Governor Pingree
and Mayor Maybury, as well as by the
Michigan members of the convention, and
it was considered improbable tonight that
any outsider will address the convention.
or read paper therein, except of by a vote
of two-thirds of the convention.
As the delegates viii not be permitted
to vote until their credentials have been
duly passed upon, il is not deemed proper
TO take a vote on the matter at the out
set. 1t is possible that this technicality
may be waived, although 1t has not been
customary for other than trade union
members to speak, except by special re-
quest of the convention
P. ]. Mcclure, Of Philadelphia, first vice
president of the Federation. and president
of the Anlalgamated Society of Carpen-
tiers, will call to order if he arrives in
time, otherwise James Duncan. second vice
president, will preside Delegates from the
International unions have one vote for
each 100 members represented: local or
ganizations not members OF international
bodies. haye each one delegate ard One
votA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-11
LOU SWABACKER.
Wbeelin9 Re9ister
L. R. SONNEBORN'S

Sale of C. j. Beekman & Co.'s Sample
Lines.
Messrs. G.. J. Beekman & Co., whole
sale jewelers. of 1902 Main street have
we'll earned reputation of carrying
the most stylish and attractive line of
jewelry and novelties shown to the re-
tail trade in the section covered by
their travelling salesman.
This being the close of the wholesale
season Messrs. Beekman & Co. have
accepted the offer of Mr.. L. Z. Some
born for their four complete lines Of
samples, an idea of the quantity of
goods contained in this purchase may
be had from the fact that it requires
over four hundred sample trays in adj
di ton to rolls, etc., to carry the sam
pes in eight large sample trunks.
Messrs. Beekman & Co. have been
Instructed to mark each article in plain
figures at the exact wholesale price
Our customers may therefore effect a
saving of from so to 100 per cent. on
purchases made from this enormous
selection.
Sale will commence Thursday, De-
cember 14th. and continue until Sat
urday, December 23rd
Positively wholesale prices on each
article.
l. r. SONNEBORN,
1108 Main ST.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-11

In presenting "The Turtle" which,
unlike many French farcical comedies,
does not involve the theme of marital
Inconsistency, and in which none of
the characters stray INTO forbidden
paths, the management is actuated ny
a desire to keep pace with the times,
and entertain the puolic with one OF
the most widely discussd and success
full of current European novelties. Its
droll and fantastic complications all
the more mirth provoking because The
mistakes involving its personages are
perfectly clear and apparent. There is
nothing unwholesome in the theme it
self or in its artistic Interpretation, ord
the comic interest is steadily cumula-
tive, the most laughable situation not
occurring until just before the final
fall of the curtain. THE Turtle ran
for two hundred performances at the
Manhattan Theatre, New York city,
and will be seen here on Thursday
night at the Opera House.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-11

employed, the costuming devised and
the scenic environment required, makes
it an expensive aggregation. The sing
ers, dancers and comedians, and, in
fact, every member Of the company is
an individual artist. It's specialties are
bright, more unique and more original
than any competitors. The whole en-
semble is colossal in It's magnitude.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-11

It's tour has been triumphant march
from ocean to ocean to the plaudits
of thousands. The performance is per-
meated with sparkling originality from
beginning to end, comprising opera,
comedy. burlesQue and vaudeville, with
a rollicking medley of the latest must
cal gems, pretty dances and dazzling
costumes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-11
Water Rents Are Due.

Water rents for the six months end
ing March 31st, 1900, are now ready
If paid on or before December 31st
1899, a discount of 10 per cent will be
allowed.
THE CITY WATER BOARD
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-11

The Wills Bros In Atlantic City,"
in a brand new suit, is announced at
the Grand tonight. This popular play
is an organization of comedy. novelty
and beauty and scenic effects rarely
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-11

Robert B. Mantell, ranking beyond
dispute as Americas representative ro-
mantle actor, and who will be at the
Opera House next Friday night, has
found probably his most notable tri-
umph in the character Of Roubillac in
the powerful drama, 1.-THE Dagger and
the Cross" which he is now present.
ing with such distinguished success.
The character. while one of the most
dramatic, is none the less one of the
most appealing and sympathetic that
Mr.. Mantell has ever assumed. and
Manager M. w. Hanley has put to-
gether a supporting cast and a mas
sively complete production well calcu-
lated to display the stars superb art
to the fullest advantage.