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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
A PECULIAR WILL.
Mr.. Weld Wanted His Estate Kept
Till Bonds Reached Par.
His viii, Drawn by Himself, Before Court
For a judicial CONSTRUCTION.

William p. Sheffield, Sr., of Newport,
today appeared before the appellate
court in behalf OF Charles G.. Weld and
Carolyn Weld. OF Newport, and Dr.
Samuel Johnson, of Boston. trustees
under the last will and testament of the
late William G.. Weld, of the summer
capital Mr.. Sheffield asked the court
TO pass judicially on certain clause
in the will. The testator wrote his Will
himself and i'm the instrument says
every word of this will is in my own
handwriting" BY one of the clauses
OF the will the testator directed that
none of the estate should be sold until
the railroad bonds he held reached par.
Ii was stated by counsel that Mr.. Weld
was a very peculiar man and left an
estate valued at several millions. He
was not a scholarly man: some of the
bonds left by him. such as the Santa
Fe railroad bonds, would not reach par.
judging by the present prospects. in
a long time. on the other hand bonds
such as the bonds of the Chicago. Bur-
lington a quincy road were, when the
testator died. worth between 30 and so,
are now selling for 144
Al Sheffield urged that II would -ha
an absurdity To hold all the estate until
the bonds all reached par. but the trus-
tees wanted judicial decision on the
clause. The court held the case for
advsement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
Rebels Use Artillery but Their Shells Do
Little ExeCutiOn---F|ank Move
ment by General Hale.

on the south bank deserted, which fast
furnished them with cover, from which
they could pick off Filipinos whenever
one OF them showed his head.
When the reDels began firing, two
puffs OF smoke, simultaneously from
the trenches on each side of the rail-
road track showed they were using can
non, which was a genuine surprise 10
the Americans. Several shells burst
close 10 Gen. Wheaton's staff. but it
seemed that the Filipinos failed 20 mas
ter the machinery Of the modern shells,
as they were unable TO get the right
range.
Young's Utah battery was ordered to
position in the center of the Kansas
regiment. to silence the rebel guns. and
at IL o'clock the rapid fire guns had
been ferried across the river and came
into line. At noon the rebels were still
pouring a heavy fire in the direction of
the Americans, who returned 1t spirit
ediy.
Two Americans were killed and sew
eral wounded. About this time Gen.
Hale's brigade was advancing east of
the lire. apparently TO cross the river
and attack the rebel trenches in flank
as the Americans did yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
Asked to Be Allowed to Return TO Work.
Dodgevi|Ie Operatives Will Prob
ably Follow Their Example.

creased rush OF applicants for work
and 100 looms were started up.
AT III a. m. a delegation notified the
superintendent that the help were gem
orally oesirous of going back to work.
This cheering news was at once COM
municated TO Robert knights Office In
this city and orders were issued to open
up the mill We tomorrow morning and
TO give work to all.
The operatives at Dodgeville have
been watching developments at Natick
and have been ready. IL is reported to
follow the lead OF the Natick strikers.
AS soon as word reached here from
Natick that the strike was over, a spe-
cial messengers was dispatche to
Dodgeville. with instructions TO inform
the weavers OF what had been done and
TO give notice that the mill gates and
looms would be opened tomorrow morn
ing at the usual hour.
Mr. Knight now expects an early sub
sidence OF the strike at Riverpoint and
that all his mills will be running In
few days.
There is no disposition to deal harsh
ly with the strikers nor TO single out
any for punishment, because of any
prominence in connection with the
strike. on the contrary, Mr.. >nigEr
repeats what he said two weeks ago.
that he has esre to treat his help
considerably, and that H. under the
new schedule there are any inequal-
ties they wll be adjusted jus as quick
ly as they can be determined and right
ed.
The strike has been a futile one from
the start and all that IL has netted the
strikers is the loss of thousands OF -del-
lars i'm wages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26

The back OF the big strike in the
Pawtuxet valley is assuredly broken.
and before the week is out all the cot
ton operatives OF the knight mills in
the valley. as well as those at Dodge
Vile who struck through sympathy.
will be at work.
The break has come through the Ma
tick weavers who have been in a state
of unrest since last Monday. That 175
of the looms in that mill were in oper-
alton last week did not disturb them so
much as did the starting up on Mon
day OF PSI and yesterday of 4S0. They
had pinned their faith TO the River
point weavers, who precipitated the
strike three weeks ago Tuesday, and
up to last Monday morning were sure
that they had firm allies, inasmuch as
the Riverpoint hands had voted Satur-
day evening not to go back TO work
and not to accept anything less than
the schedule OF 1897.
Monday morning they were led TO be-
lieve that there was treachery and
enough developed yesterday to satisfy
applying for and obtaining work at Ma
tick.
A meeting was held last night, at
which a vote to remain on strike was
carried. but II was not only not unani-
nous but the minority were plain and
not TO be shaken in what they had to
say relative to the futility of continu-
ing the strike.
This morning when the Natick mill
bell was rung and the gates were
thrown open, there was greatly in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
ONLY half A Wife.
Doctor Jensen Signed Away Half His
Right TO Mrs. Jensen.
Later He Secured a DivuTce--.Now Mrs
Jensen Wants Decree Set Aside.

Chicago, April 26.-Dr. Paul c. -Jen-
sen signed away a one-half interest in
his wife. Minnie Pinkston Jensen, two
days after he married her. This fact
was brought out in a matrimonial mud
die which Judge Tulley was called up
on TO decide today.
A year ago the physician, who is now
i'm Minnesota, but who formerly lived
at No. 740 West North avenue, secured
before the judge a divorce from his
wife, charging that she thought too
much of one Clifford st. John. The wife
presented no defence when the case
was tried Now she comes forward
with a petition 10 have the decree set
aside, declaring that IL was obtained py
fraud. The judge decided TO hear the
womans side of the story in full ana
the first thing she produced was copy
OF the following contract drawn up,
she says. by her husband, in their
house two days after they were mar
ried:
For valuable consideration not here
matter specified. and the sum OF one
-t4t,ff4f -i4aHaed-and- paid The SAID
clifford $. St. John and Paul c. Jen-
sen. by said Minnie Pinkston, the re-
ceipt OF which is hereby acknowledged.
1--WE hereby agree; First, that neith-
or of us is TO have Minnie Pinkston as
his wife. nor claim any right TO her
whatever
"Second-That said Minnie Pinkston
must keep each OF us informed at all
times OF her whereabouts or residence
address.
"Third-We pledge ourselves, the
said Clifford s. 81. John and the said
n
Minnie Pinkston $40 per week, COM
mencing with the first day of Novem-
ber. 1897, making four weekly pay
ments each month.
1--WE agree between ourselves that, in
default or failure on the part OF either
of us TO make such payments at the
time specifed. that. II the said amounts
he not made up To Minnie Pinkston be-
fore the expiration of the said month
in which payments were due. said con-
tract shall be considered null and void
i'm It's scope and application To said de-
Unouent. thus giving the party keeping
up the payments fun privilege TO marry
said Minnie Plnkston, providing she Is
willing TO accept him.
and. furthermore tac party failing
20 make said payments as herein spe-
cited and provided, further agrees not
10 fnoIest annoy, prosecute or do any
malicious or harmful act whatsoever
70 the one who faithfully carries out
his part OF this contract"
Mrs. Jensen SAYS that she can not
read or write. but that this contract
uras road TO her bv her husband. She
protested. but both men signed it \
week later st. John. she said called
with $40 for her. which she refused 10
accent Her husband took ~ and hand
cd II TO her with an additional $40 Of
his own.
ST. John when he took the witness
stand. said he did not know that Minnie
Pinkston was married when he signed
the paper. Or Jensen was not in court
TO give an explanation Of the document.
Mrs. Jensen Is about thirty years Of
age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
STILL ARGUING.
Attorney welb Continues His Dsfencs Of Mrs..
George Before Jury.

Canton. April 6.-Attorney Welty oc-
cupied the morning in\ his closing
speech in defense OF Mrs. George ac-
ton. He said To the jury that II they
found the accused guilty OF murder in
the first degree. they should not re-
commend her TO mercy. substituting
imprisonment for life for the death
penalty. A review OF the evidence was
then taken up and reviewed on the hy-
pothesis that there was nothing but
circumstantial evidence and that this
was clouded with doubt In important
essentials. In commenting on n threat
about going TO the Althouse place TO
create trouble. Mr.. Welty said IL was
fitting uL-., Saxton should meet his
death there on the steps OF the home Of
his companion In wrong doing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26

Manila, April 2s. s:10 p. m.-Aguinal-
dos army today is defending Calumpit
energetically, which is said To indicate
that the rebels are finally making that
place their last ditch. or stand. which
the Americans expected them TO make
at Malolos. For the first time the Fill
,pinos are employing artillery
They brought two guns into action
i'm the trenches today before Calumpit,
firing modern shrapnel, which burst
over the heads OF Gen. Wheaton's men
without effect.
The fighting was resumed at 6 o'clock
this morning. During the night the
American engineers repaired the bridge
thus enabling our troops TO cross the
river. Gen. Wheaton's brigade adj
vanced i'm extended order. with the
Kansas regiment TO the west OF the
river and the Montana 10 the east, and
took up a position covering one apd a
half miles on the south bank of Nthe
river. on the opposite bank were for
tilted trenches, from which few Am
erican soldiers would have been able 20
defy thousands. so strongly were they
constructed. They found the trenches
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
SUIT OVER LODGE MONEY.
Administrator on Estate Of Deceased Lodge Treas
urer Sued For 1914 Claimed 10 Be Missing.

Before Judge Wilbur and jury was
tried today the case of Golden Rule
lodge, No. II, Order OF Good Samari-
tans. against William A. Heathmans
administrator in the estate OF the late
Joseph II. Munro. Mr.. Munro was
treasurer of the lodge at the time OF his
death and it is claimed that according
TO the books of the lodge there was in
his hands some 1914. The present treas
urer OF the lodge testified that the re-
ports OF Mr. A-unro TO slie lodge tailed
with the statements of the book pro-
duced and that at one time there was
$3.50 belonging to the lodge. but arter
Mr. Munros death the money was
found to have been all drawn out. Wit
ness also said he had presented on be-
half OF the lodge to Mr. Heathman. as
administrator a statement as TO th5
Indebtedness OF Mr.. Munro to the lodge
and Mr.. Heathman said the claims
would be contested. The case when
partly heard went over until tomorrow
morning on account OF the absence OF
the books of the lodge.
Franklin p. owen is counsel for the
lodge and z. 5. Hopkins counsel for the
administrator.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
A BIG CELEBRATION.
Business Suspended al Everett in Honor Of The
Anniversary OF Odd Fellowship.

Everett, April 26.-Odd Fellows OBJ
served che S0th anniversary OF Odd
Fellowship in the United States here
today as the guests OF Everett lodge,
No SO. and Everett encampment. A
parade and banquet were the principal
features OF the celebration. Business
was suspended an the citizens OF TINS
place and surrounding towns Joined In
the festivities.
The parade took place at o'clock.
The procession was headed by the Lynn
Cadet band escorting the Second regi-
ment. Patriarc.- Militant, composed of
cantons from Maiden. Lynn and Bev-
erly. under the command of Col. A. r..
Bliss. Then followed lodges from Wake
field. Reading. Stoneham, Woburn,
Melrose, Maiden. West Medway. Ever
EFT and Chelsea: encampments from
StOneham. Maiden and Everett. and the
grand officers OF the Grand Encamp-
ment. grand officers ofthe grand lodge
and the city officials OF Everett in car
riages. After the parade the banquet
was served In Everett hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26

On oss-examination witness could
not remember about the particulars of
talk he claimed 10 have had the Mon
day before Mr.. Cranstons death nor
just where the notes were sent to Mr.
Cranston.
Edwin c.. Angel, formerly president
OF the American Screw company, safd
he met Mr.. Cranston once and asked
the latter If he had a good Boston con-
nection where some paper could be
placed. Mr.. Cranston replied that he
had and the treasurer OF the American
Screw company was told to arrange the
details. Mr.. Angel said paper of the
companies referred to was placed in
the hands of Mr.. Cranston simply as a
broker.
Walter II. Evans, OF Boston, a stock
and note broker testified he had since
the 9th of May. 1885, placed paper for
the American Screw company. The ar
rangement was one per cent. year on
all paper placed. Very often the COM
pany would not sell at the price OBJ
Continued on Page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
Hearing on BIll For ths Calling Of One, al Which
Col. Spooner Spoke.

The committee on special legislation
OF the House OF Representatives gave
n hearing on the rising OF the House
today TO all persons interested in an
act 20 provide for calling a convention
Of the people OF this state. for the pur-
pose of forming n new constitution OF
government for the people thereof.
The only speaker was Hon. Henry v.
Spooner. president OF the Rhode Is
land Constitutional League. and he
made lengthy address In behalf Of the
passage OF the act.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
Their Sentences Postponed.

San Francisco. April 26.-Charles
Llsk. p. Simmons and Arthur Billings,
the three soldiers convicted OF partici-
pating i'm the riot near the Presidio.
when a saloon was burned sailed for
Manila on the Morgan City to join their
regiment Judge Graham having post
poned sentence so that they might fight
the Filipinos.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
Consumption OF ihs Threat.

Boston. April 2s.-Chrlstopher #.
O'Brien, ex-presldent OF Boston COM
mon council. died last night OF con-
sumption of the throat. -rperinduced
By bronchial troubles. Mr.. O'Brien
served I'm the common councils OF 1898.
"a and 'a5. ana was president OF that
body IN 1S9i-'95. He was unmarried. He
was thirty years old.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
Submitted on Briefs.

The case OF John Conley VS.. John F.
Doyle was submitted to the appellats
court today on briefs on DEFENDANTS
petition for a new trial. Mr.. Conley
got a verdict i'm the common pleas divi-
sion OF the supreme court Tor S-ov anu
Mr.. DOYLE was not allowed anything
for n claim OF 10 months board. II IS
claimed the verdict was against tho
a.,fIarCQ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
THE ANTARTIC CONTINENT.
Capt. Borohgsvnk Announces the Safe Arrival Of
His Exploring Expedition.

Christiana. April 26.-A letter has
been received here from Capt. Borch-
grevink. in command of the expedi-
tion making an exploration Of the AM
tarctic continent, dated from Cape Ad-
air, victorialand February 2S. in which
he says:
II have now landed on the great An
tarctic continent with my staff. instru-
ments and 75 dogs. The greatest dis
cipline has prevailed throughout
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
The COPPER COMBINE.
Marcus DaJ Sap the Deal Will Probably Go
Through Some Nonssnslcal Talk.

Chicago, April 2e.-Msrcus Daily. the
Montana copper king, is at the Audi
torium, having arrived from New York.
When asked about the copper combine
he said Il heard OF this talk in New
York on Saturday and made inquiries.
but no one l saw knew anything more
than l did,
1T looks as though the deal would go
through" he said. but the talk of a
capital OF $500, 900 900 is all nonsense"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
A DANGEROUS CRIMINAL.
Dumars Makes His Escape From Jail BY digging
Through Dungeon Wall.

Alfred. Me-, April 26.-Henry Due
mars. a negro confined at the York
county all. here. escaped during the
night by digging through the dungeon
wall. Dumars is considered desper-
ate criminal and n reward has been Of
fered for his capture. He had been
placed i'm the dungeon for disobedience.
He was in custody pending trial at the
May term of court, for alleged burglary
at Kennebunk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
Remsnded Without Bal.

Dover. n. IT,. April 2G.-At hearing
today OF Harry Burley. charged with
assault upon John +. Bean, who died
afterwards. counsel for the defense
asked for continuance until May rs.
and the request was granted. Burley
was rcfnanded TO jail without bail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
imperial Assent Given.

PelSin, April 26.--The contract with
the Chinese government providing for
the concession OF mining rights In the
province of Szechuan to Mr. William
Morgan. NJ. p. and his American asso-
ciates. by which the latter are assured
equal rights with the British share
holders. has received the imperial con-
sent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
Entitled 10 Injunction.

The following rescript was handed
down by the appellate court today Ia
the case Of Nathaniel @. Carpenter vs.
pbenix Electric Light and Coal Com~
many: THE court Is of opinion that the
complainant II entitled TO an Injunction
except as to the amount due over ana
above the sum OF si0i.SS.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
Odd Fellowship Anniversary.

New Bedford. April 26-The soth an
niversary OF American Odd Fellowship
was observed here today by the lodges
of Southern Massachusetts,. Band con-
certs followed by parade and ex-
ercises i'm Odd Fellows Hall comprised
the days program.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
DID CRANSTON
BUY The NOTES?
Point at Issue in Screw Co. S
Case Against His Estate.
ACTED ONLY AS A BROKER.
That Is The Claim Of the Company Which
Seeks TO Recover $24 ,40a36.
PROCEEDS WERE DEPOSITED IN BANK.
Mr.. Crsnsion Took Drafts on Boston Bank-Day
After The Transaction He Died Vsy Sud-
denly al His Home.
That Is The Claim Of the Company Which
Seeks TO Recover $24 ,4Oa36.
PROCEEDS WERE DEPOSITED IN BANK.

There was a long hearing today before
Chief Justice Matteson and Justices
Stiness and Tillinghast on the bill in equi
ty filed by the American Screw Com
pany against David $. Baker. admin
istrator on the estate OF the late Henry
c. Cranston. The bill recites that for a
long time prior to May 25th, 1896. IL was
the custom for the late Henry G. Grams
ton To sell paper for IL and that on May
25th Mr.. Cranston was given two notes.
one for $4,000 and the other for $4,000
to sell. He sold the notes and received
for them and should have placed TO
the credit of the Screw Company s24,1
403.36. the proceeds OF the sale less
commission and discount allowed him.
Instead OF so doing the deceased placed
the money in the Old National Bank
and took drafts on the Blackstone Ma
tional Bank OF Boston. The bill also
alleges that a demand was made on
Mr.. Baker for the $24, ,403.36. but he has
refused TO pay IL. The Screw Company
in its bill asks Mr.. Baker be ordered to
turn over the proceeds to 1t. Mr.. Baker
claims the notes were purchased out
right by Mr.. Cranston.
George w. Thurston testified he was
the treasurer OF the American Screw
Company and that Mr.. Cranston had
dealings -AftA-tAe-Gp4 -&pplI= paper
Of the British Screw Company and the
Canada Screw Company. Mr. Grams
ton first had dealings i'm regard to pa
per of the two last concerns with the
American Company in 1893. The Amer
lean Company endorsed the paper of
the other two concerns and Mr.. Grams
ton sold the paper for them. Mr.. Grams
ton used TO ask by telephone or person
ally whether paper could be sold at GER
tain pricpg Witness never knew of any
paper being transferred TO Mr.. Grams
ton until il had been sold and Mr..
Cranston received commission Of one
eighth per cent.
The notes in question were sent TO
Henry Cranston i'm accordance with
the usual custom. The American Screw
Company never sold a note to Henry
Cranston, never i'm fact sold a note un-
til after Mr.. Cranston's death. The
American Screw Company never got
any money for the notes under consid-
erations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
Sailed Eof Guam.

New York. April 7e-The auxiliary
cruiser Yosemite sailed today for Gu
am. She has on board Capt. Richar0
Leary, who Is 20 be governor Of the ise
land. The Yosemite is 20 remain ~ the
island for the use Of the government.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
President Much Improved

Washington. April 2e.-Presldent Me-
Kihley has almost completely recover
ed from his attack of neuralgia and
this morning he took half hours walk
on Pennsylvania avenue. lie was un-
accompanied. walked leisurely and
upon his return % the White House felt
much refreshed. There Us no change In
his plan 20 attend the unvciling Of the
Grant monument at Philadelphia to-
morrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
Croker Sails For England.

New York, April 26.--Among the pas
sengers who sailed for Southampton to-
day on the American liner New York
were Richard Croker. Sir Julian Paun-
cefote and Thomas II. Reed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
Suicide by Shooting.

Brockton. April 26.--Deacon Rodney
Howard OF Brookville GIolbrooD COM
mitted suicide by shooting this morn
ing. lie was 6i years OF age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26

wANTED-Two MEN TO SOLICIT
orders for an article used in every fam
lily: exclusive territory and liberal
terms. JOYCE BROS. & CO, i0I West
minister street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
nuffer Io~ef.

Txtrn Eiain Creamery Butter. 2lc
I'm O,lIAT ATIlNTfC AND PACIFIC TEA Co,
S2l Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26

Take Laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets AL
2jc. The genuine has T.. ". q. on each tablet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26
CONTRACTOR WANTED

COTTAGE HOUSE OF TEN ROOMS.
all modern improvements large lot:
bargain II sold at once. Inquire on
premises. 431 Huntington ave-, north
side Cranston street. (26)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-26

CutA tof al tiiustrated vurposes.
Halftonc, Photo. Wood Engraving, Print
ing. }. ). Ryder Co, AZ Washington, corner
Eddy.