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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15

a marriage from such cohabitation, the
birth of children during IL. and the fact
that these children and their mother
were known by the name of Olney.
There is doubtless, as contended in
support of tho claim OF marriage. a GER
tain presumption OF marriage. especi-
ally IN cases involving legitimacy. aris-
ing from long continued cohabItation.
But in order To constitute evidence
from which marriage may be inferred
the origin of the cohabitation must
have been of such a character and the
conduct OF the parties such as TO lead
to the belief in the community that a
marriage existed, and thereby to create
the reputation Of a marriage.
Inasmuch as the matters which are the
subject of investigation had their be-
ginning a century ago and ended in the
early part of the present century. the
ascertainment of the facts concerning
them is attended with great embarrass-
ment. There are no contemporaneous
witnesses. The court is obliged TO de-
pend upon the uncertain light OF fam
lily tradition. Considerable testimony
of this kind has been introduced to the
effect that prior to the ceremonial mar
riage II was not considered in the fam
lily that Moses and Martha were mar
ried and we link that this view Is
confirmed by a consideration. In sup
port of the claim of marriage prior TO
Continued on Page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
RIOT AT CAERDOuRG.
Big Mob Tore Down Venetian MastS,
FeStoonS and Lanterns.
Police Beaten Back-Troaps and GendaTmes
Called 10 Restore Order.

Cherbourg. July 15.-Early this morn
Ing more arrests were made owing to
the police station being besieged by a
party OF marines. who demanded the
release OF their comrades. The windows
OF the station were brokcn.
Soldiers with drawn swords pur-
sued the men who were engaged ~
tearing down lanterns after the ha-
tional fete.
The rioters in several places attempt
ed to provoke the influ'ry OF the line
by insulting cries. The troops, how
ever, remained calm.
Last night I'm Che.bJurs after tho
fireworks display some men belonging
to the marine infantry destroyed the
Venetian masts. festooas. and Lam
terms. The police interfsrcd. but we're
beaten back and maltreltcd. Mounted
gendarmes AMI troops were tEen sum
inoned 90 restore order, but the disCr-
ders were continued 20 a late hour.
sixty marines were arrested and
taken e. the police station where they
became very violent. Many people were
injured during the aff.ay. The town
was occupied last night by the mill
tary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
Convicted Murderer Of Reynolds Family
Will Spend Remainder Of His
Days in State Prison.

Martin l.. Mowry was today SEN
fenced by Judge Wilbur 10 imprison-
ment for life for the murder of Abby ].
Reynolds in Harrisville on April 12,
1897. This was probably the last Scene,
but one in a tragedy that was one of
the most fearful in the history of the
state.
There were not many persons in the
court room. Edward f. Lovejoy, coun-
sci for Mowry, and Attorney General
Tanner were in attendance and Judge
Wilbur asked: Are you ready, Mr.. At
torney General?" Yes" was the reply.
Mowry was ordered brought up from
down stairs, where he had been occu-
pying a cell. He came into the court
in the custody OF Deputy Sheiiffs
Thayer and Wilcox. Mr.. Lovejoy talk
ed a minute or two with Mowry. then
the attorney general moved for sem
tence.
Judge Wilbur asked the prisoner IL he
had any remarks to personally make
to the court. Mowry turned to- jury
that had been hearing a civil case for
several days and very politely bowed To
the members on the panel and began a
speech. 1t was evident that Mowry had
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
OPENED LETTERS AND
TALKED TO PATIENTS.
The Charge Woman Doctor Makes
Against Her HuSband--He Has
Grievances of His Own.

Magistrate Worth to order him out Of
the house.
Ayres. who looked older than his
wife, said he had acted justifiably in
watching his wife. \ few years ago,
he said, she had begun TO coach"
young man who was studying medi-
cine. He made no objection until the
comment OF a neighbor excited his sus-
pic.ons.
~ thought II outsiders could notice
such things IL was time I looked into
them myself" said Ayres. After that.
he said. he began 60 watch his wife.
Once the young man became ill and
Ayres returning TO the house unexpect-
edly found HIM i'm his room.
"He has not supported me-" said Mrs.
Ayres. "and think now that he has in
stituted proceedings he should be
Obliged TO leave the house.
Ayres said he found IL hard to get
work at his time OF life. but had re-
Gently obtained employment as coll
lectOr.
Magistrate Worth set about effecting
n compromise. Ayres promised not
again To modest his wife. not 20 address
her patents. not 20 peep through any
more keyholes and not 60 open her let
ters. and Mrs. Ayres agreed 20 let her
husband live In the house until the
suits were settled.
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been preparing a set speech, but his
opening remarks were incoherent and
he constantly got confused.
He was reminded by the Judge to ad-
dress the court. as the jury had moth
ing TO do with the case. Then he said
he was an innocent man and like Cor
don, the last man hanged in Rhode ISL
and.
Judge Wilbur told Mowry that the
Gordon case was ancient history. with
which the court was familiar and that
he had better confine himself to his
own case. Mowry then reiterated over
and over again in a confused manner
that he was an innocent man and the
victim OF prejudice. The prisoner acted
queerly, but he looked Well for one of
his years who had been confined at jail
something over two years.
He finally closed his remarks and
Judge Wilbur said: There is but one
sentence that can be imposed on you,
that is that you be confined in states
prison during the term OF your natural
life. The clerk will impose that SEN
tence"
Clerk Webster then read the SEN
tence and Mowry was taken down
stairs TO cell by Deputy Sheriff Thay-
er and this afternoon was taken to
states prison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
FOR A PRODUCE EXCHANGE.
Meeting Called iu Totg Was Attended BY Only
Five Dealers.

The meeting for the formation OF a
local produce exchange. VIII ch was
held at the rooms Of the Board OF
Trade today. on invitation OF the Sec
retary. George n. webb. was very
slimly attended. there being only FIVE
persona present This "a N believed fas
due largely TO the fact that today ~
SATURDAY and that the meeting was
held in the forenoon.
The few persons present discussed
the project IN a general way, and q
was decided TO hold another meeting
next week. the projectors of the plan I'm
the meantime To Interview the prom-
nent produce dealers. In order 10 have
well attended meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15

New York. July 5.-Notwithstanding
woman physician, is suing her husband
for a separation, and that he in turn
has Instituted a suit for alienation of
his wife's affections against another
man, 1t was agreed in the Gates Ave-
nue. Police Court that the two should
continue to live in the house at No. 500
Van Buren, street until the settlement
of the legal proceedings.
This remarkable agreement was
made after "A private hearing in Magis-
trate Worth's office and on the hus-
bands promise that he would no longer
indulge in a practice OF which his wife
complained-peeplns at her through
keyholes and opening her letters.
Mrs Ayres is handsome woman OF
80. with soft gray hair She and her
husband have one child. pretty
daughter, who has just attained her
majority. Mrs. Ayres had her hus-
band summoned 20 court. She said her
husband had annoyed her very much
NY peeping at her through the keyhole
whsle she was attending Co patients.
and by opening letters addressed TO
her. lie had also. she complained. fire.
quently encountered her patients and
informed them that as her husband ne
was I'm a position 20 know that che was
not n proper person TO treat them. In
this way. she said. he had hurt her
practice materially.
Mrs. Ayres said her husbar1 had Of
fered 10 sell alleged Information con-
cerning her. he had not. she alleged.
contributed anything TO her support
fOr the last four years. She asked
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
MURDERER SHOT TO
DEATH in HIS CELL
Unknown Men Gained Entrance TO
Jail by a Ruse and Fired on
the Prisoner.

Gainesville, Ca, July 15.-Sid Smith,
the Habersham county farmer, who
killed William Bell, the commercial
traveller from Atlanta several months
ago. was shot TO death i'm the Jail here
this morning. About midnight Sheriff
Munday. who lives at the jail, was
awakened by a man at his door, who,
when the sheriff answered the sum-
mons, stated that he was the sheriff OF
Gilmour county and that he had a
prisoner he wanted TO have locked up
for the night
In the dark Sheriff Munday could see
nothing but three or four men just out
side the building and hurriedly dress
ing himself appeared at the main en-
trance To the Jail building. Gathered
about were some eight or ten men, all
OF whom were armed. The sheriff took
them for deputy sheriffs.
The leader OF the mob stepped for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
SLOAN AND REIFF.
The American lockers Won Races al Inc SsndoWn
Track Today.

London, July 15.-At Sandown Park
today l.. Reiff. the American jockey
won the Gotham plate of zoo soverelgns
on Richard Cookers Knickerbocker.
Dominican was second and Earl Of
Annandale was third.
Mr.. p. Lorrilard's chestnut colt Dem
ocrat. ridden by Tod Sloan won the Ma
tional Breeders produce stakes OF 5000
sovereigns. Fort Fairshire was second
and Selma, ridden by l.. Reiff, was
third. The betting was I to against
Democrat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
THE DOReE SIGHTED.


Antwerp, July i5.--The Dutch steam
er Bremen Haven. Capt. MINES from
New York. June %. With arrived here
yesterday reports that she spoke the
boat Doree July In lat. 40 y. Ion. 81
w. and that the latter was making fair
The Doree. Capt William Andrews.
sailed from Atlantic City. June Is 70
cross the Atlantic. Her FIRST stop is to
be at the Azores.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
PARSON ELECTED FROM PARSONAGE.


Albany, July 15.-Rev. Julius T.
Koehler, pastor OF the German Evan
gellcal Lutheran Trinity church was
today dspossessed OF the parsonage
and his effects placed In the street by
the city court marshals. The .pastor's
resignation WIS demanded by HIS con-
gregation. they claiming that nc had
attacked certain members OF the con-
gregation through the German press
and from the pulpit. The resignation
was refused and resort was ha 10 the
courts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
Bass hpiIll Slolir.

the residence. Of Mr. Charles T.. Smith
of the board or canvassers AM regis
tration. at 2i0 Camp street. was visited
by thieves some time during the ght
and a brass nozzle was wrenched from
the garden hose and carried or. The
matter has been reported TO thu police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15

ward and said: Here, come here"
using a name the sheriff does not now
recollect. AS the man advanced they
surrounded him, closed i'm and I'm few
seconds the entire crowd was inside the
jail building. One of the men played
the roll of a prisoner bound. Then
gun was pointed at the sheriff and the
Keys were demanded. The sheriff said
the Jailers were down stairs. We'll
get them quick" was demanded by the
leader.
Sheriff Munday hurried down the
stairway followed by two men. Half
way down he was brought 10 sudden
standstill by the report OF firearms i'm
the room above. Turning. he bounded
up the steps until he reached the cage
I'm which Smith was confined
Upon examination he found that
Smith had been shot six times end was
dead.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
COLUMBIA'S RETURN.
New Cup Defender Arrived at New
port Just Before Noon.
Came Under Her Own Sail and In Light
Breezs---WIlI Go 10 Bristol.

The new cup defender Columbia
which left New Rochelle at 8 o'clock
yesterday afternoon arrived at New
port little before noon today. coming
in under her own sail in light breeze.
The boat anchored back of the Torpedo
Station and is expected to sail shortly
for Bristol. At Herreshoff works -the
steel mainmast will be put in place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15
Dew Y 81 |, From por. Sad.

London. July IA special despatch
from Gibraltar says the cruiser Olym-
pia left Port said today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15

Old Hermitage Rye and ola Crow Bourbon
SIPS bottle. GibsOn's xxx sL0o THOS
GRIMES n BRO, opp. new station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-15

MISS FRANCES FRANKLIN
AND ASSISTANT.
GARD READER AND MASSAGE,
81 Washington street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-22
CAMERON

VIM. NJ. NOVEL; is confined to his
home on account of sickness.
John w. Elliott and Miss Allie ,Samp-
son, both of this town. have been grant
ed license to marry by the county
clerk at Moundsville.
J. X. Chase, assessor Of this district,
was at Moundsyille on business.
Mayor-elect T. c. Pipes has returned
from a business trip to Wheeling.
Rev. James A. Candy, pastor OF the
Disciples Church, has returned from
Worthington. where he is also pastor
of congregation.
]. W. Yoho, the present acting may
or. has served notice of contest on r. G.
Pipes for the mayoralty, one or two
fraudulent votes, 1t is alleged, were
cast at the last election and 1t is
claimed that this will elect Yoho. At
any rate the case goes TO the courts,
and a decision will be reached before
very long as to who is entitled TO the
Office.
District Deputy Grand Master G. r.
Oldham for the A. +. & A. NJ lodges,
will pay the local lodge here a visit at
its first meeting night in February.
The protracted meetings at the Meth
odist Church are still in force. a
number Of ministers from other towns
have assisted with services, and go far
the attendance has been very large.
Several conversions have been made
and the meetings will be continued for
some time.
The w. c. T. U. held meeting yes
terday at the home OF Mrs. Helms.
Many of the members were present and
the session was very interesting one.
The ladies of the organization here
take much interest in their work and
have accomplished q great deal since
they organized.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-22

Waterman. were the officers installed.
Oak Camp is booming and enjoying a
large growth, having increased its
membership about 20 members in the
last three weeks.
la E. Moran, of Thornton. was in
the city this week. He was here to
make arrangements for the erection of
a new business house in Fetterman
and intends locating there. Granum &
McGill have the contract.
Rev. E. E. Williams, of Clarksburg,
occupied the pulpit in the Baptist
Church last Sunday morning and even
ing. The reverend gentleman is very
able divine.
Hiawatha Tribe No. 8. + o. R. NJ,
has elected recently the following Off
GERS: 2. B. Knopps, Sachem;' Manion
Newton, Senior Sycamore; VIM. Stuck,
Junior Sycamore; K. of R., L. Kitz-
miller; District Deputy, ]. B. Sandy.
E. L. Gaitrell. who has been a resi-
dent of our city for couple of years,
left this week for Parkersburg, where
he has secured employment.
DR.. S. A. Pratt, of Kingwood, was in
the city Friday, on professional bust
ness.
The Twentieth Century Cycle Club
will give grand ball Thursday, Decem-
Der q, 1899. at Brinkman hall. The
Cycle Club is one of Graftons prom
inent social clubs and is composed Of
prominent young society people. The
gentlemen having the affair in charge
are sure guarantee OF its success both
socially and financially.
w. A. Evans, night clerk in the B.
& 0. storeroom, is spending few days
with his parents in Philippi.
Mrs. H. M. Somnerville has been
confined to her West Grafton home
this week with illness.
Jonathan Lucas died at his home
north of town Thursday morning after
an illness of about three days. The de-
ceased was one of Taylor county's most
highly respected citizens. He leaves
wife and several children to mourn
his loss The deceased was the propri-
etor OF the Fairview Dairy The funer-
al will occur Sunday.
Daniel Gilhart was married Monday
to Miss Victoria Adams, in this city.
The ladies Of the Baptist Church will
hold a social at Brinkman's hall Tues
day evening, January "a. All kinds of
refreshments will be served
Harry B. Thomas, of Alexandria, Va,
is in town this week, being called here
to attend the bedside Of his brother,
Cal. Thomas. Mr. Thomas is well
known by our people, and is at present
student at the Episcopal Theological
school at Alexandria.
The many friends in this city of
Clarence Gearhart will be pleased to
learn of his coming marriage with Miss
Sarah Mellinger, a beautiful and ac-
complished young society lady of Cum
berland, Md. The wedding is to occur
January 25th, at the home of the bride
in Cumberland.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-22
ST. MARY'S.

St. Marys, w. Va, January 21.-A. A.
Stewart, an influential operator and
producer of Pittsburg, has moved to
this place.
Mrs. John Dotson, Mrs. Philip Flow
ers and Mrs. David Beagle, all COM
paratively young ladies, have died dur
ing the past week.
Grip is still abroad in the land and
many daily additions are being made to
his long list of victims.
The Oil Well and National Supply
companies are busy getting up their
buildings.
The Bell Telephone Company will
establish an exchange here in the near
future.
Miss Emma Snively will erect a sub
stantial three story building on her
lot on Main street at once. 1t is I'M
derstood that the building has already
been rented to New Martinsville par
ties.
D. H. Cunningham, of Sistersville,
is erecting a photograph gallery on
Washington street.
G. B. Phillips, the enterprising drug
gist, has returned from Waynesburg,
Pa. where he was visiting his parents
and friends.
The ladies of the Episcopal church
gave supper in Kelsall's hall Tuesday
evening for the benefit of the church.
A nice sum was realized.
Rev. J. H. Doan, one of our vener
able citizens, is very i'll with grip.
Martin Riggs was in Marietta yes
terday.
John Schanwecker has moved into
his new residence just south of town.
Jess Sweeney was in Sistersville this
week on business.
Harry Buchanan, of Wheeling, a
prominent and popular travelling man,
was in the city this week.
Miss Mabel Browse, the accomplish
ed daughter of Col. f. H. Browse, of
Spring Run, was the guest of friends
here this week.
Circuit Court was in session, this
week, Judge Tavenner presiding Very
little business was transacted, and adj
journed yesterday.
Saul Ankrom will erect business
house adjoining his store on Main
street at once. The contract has al
ready been let.
Harry c. Fertig was business Wis
itor in Pittsburg this week.
Miss Daisy Owens and Frank e. Has
ley, of Waverly, were married here
this week. They went to Parkersburg,
but were refused a license, owing to
the youthfulness of the girl.
w. w. Wells, of Vienna, was in the
city this week on business.
S. L. White, of McKee's Rocks, Pa,
will move his store TO this place.
NJ D. Hanes, a prominent attorney
of Sistersville, was here this week at
tending court.
Charles c. Myers and Miss Sadie
Clutter were married Wednesday at the
home of the bride, near Raven Rock.
R. L. Haddox, bookkeeper for the
Wheeling steam laundry, is here this
week visiting his parents.
Charles Haddox, manager of the
River Gas Company, of Marietta, who
furnished gas to this city, was indicted
for turning off several street lights.
The town authorities were negligent in
turning out the gas and great amount
was wasted through the day, hence the
complication.
Charles Bailey, indicted for selling
whisky unlawfully, was discharged,
after a jury trial.
Capt James Mehen, of Parker3burg,
is here to-day.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-22
EIGHBORIYG TOWNS.

Mrs. Nancy Holland has returned
nongah.
Mrs. Elijah Watkins has been very
sick for several days.
Charles Miller, of Moundsville, was
visitor here recently.
Miss Hattie Chesney, who has been
visiting at Philippi, has returned home.
Miss Julia Dodd has been quite i'll
this week.
Miss Ella Shaw, little daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. G. Shaw, has been i'll of
tonsilitis.
Attorney w. w. Scott returned from
Charleston Monday morning.
Mrs. George Pickenpaugh, of Nor
gantown, was the guest of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lester Swindler, last week.
Mrs. Clarence Leonard is reported to
be quite indisposed this week.
John Mort, Jr., and two children, of
Monongah, were down on Sunday call
ing on friends.
Flave, Watkins left yesterday for
Pittsburg, where he expects to remain
for some time.
Clyde Jones and Jim Yates were at
Colfax Sunday calling on friends.
The weather has been SO severe that
the work on the M. P. Church has been
standing still for the past month.
Mrs. Frank Wilson has been strug-
Cling with the grip the past week.
e. F. Watkins was confined to his
bed on account of illness during all of
last week.
Mr. James Dick has been confined to
his room by sickness for the past week.
Mr. Dent Powell and Miss Anna Will
son, both of this place, were united in
marriage last Wednesday evening at
o'clock at the home of the bride s
father, Mr.. F. A. Wilson.