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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02
LETTERS STOLEN.
Post Office Box Of United
States Minister Merry at
San Jose Broken Open.

Chicago. June IA special from New
Orleans says:
Startling. news comes from Costa
Rica. The correspondence New Or
leans paper writing from Port Limon
under date Of May 22d, sends news
which may result in an international
episode. The post Office box of United
States Minister Merry in the post Of
flee in San Jose was broken open and
the letters therein stolen. Minister
Merry discovered that there were sew
eral important letters in the box, one in
particular being from Consul Davidson
at Managua, Nicaragua. Ever since
the settlement OF the trouble between
Nicaragua ahd Costa Rica, in which
the United States officiated as mediator
there has, il is said, been considerable
feeling against this country because OF
alleged favoritism shown to Nicaragua.
II Is thought that the rifling of the post
office box was done by the agents of
the party, who disbelieved in the sim
cerity of this country, and who stole
the letters from Managua TO get proof
OF their suspicious.
Minister Merry has complained TO the
Costa Rican government. The authori-
ties OF that country disavow all respon-
sibility for the crime, and have started
an investigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02
The PLAGUE.
Capt. Borden Says il Exists In
This Country and Must Bs
Stamped Out.

New York. June AT yesterdays
meeting of the association OF military
surgeons OF the United States, at the
New York Academy OF Medicine. No.
IL West Forty-third street, the time
was largely taken up win the reading
of papers on methods OF transporting
the wounded and on sanitation.
Passed Assistant Surgeon G. Il. Wer-
tenbaker. OF the United States Marine
hospital service, read paper on The
Management OF QuarantinaDle Diseases
and sanitary Cordons." In cases OF
yellow fever he advocated the imme-
diate removal OF patients ana suspects
TO the highest available point ana
simple formula followed carefully, VIZ,
wear "A flannel shirt. avoid chill, observe
the usual sanitary rules and don't wor-
ry.
In cases OF cholera and the plague
particularly the bubonic plague which
is the most common-he declared that
much the same plan should be followed.
and the general health of the soldiers
in camp should be closely watched. All
rats. mice and vermin should be caught
and burned.
In the discussion Capt. w. c. Bor-
den, u 5. a., said that when he was In
Hong Kong, in 1896, he prophesied that
we would have the plague in san Fran
cisco sooner or later. and he was sur
prised that ii had taken SO long 10 get
there. He said the plague had gradu-
ally spread westward, but that for some.
understandable reason u had taken four
years TO cross the narrow space TO the
Philippines. From there IL had quick
ly spread to San Francisco. "One
thing is certain" he said 1--WE have the
plague in San Francisco now. and we
must deal with it,
At the afternoon session the literary
programme was resumed. the general
topic for discussion being, Field and
Service.
A paper read by Maj. Louis L. Sea-
man. United States Volunteer Engi-
neers. was entitled THE Utilization OF
Native Troops in Colonial Possessions"
Maj. Seaman recommended that as
the ranks of American regiments in
the Philippines become depleted by ex-
piration of terms OF enlistment, the bait
talions be reformed so that each regi-
ment should contain two battalions of
Americans and one battalion OF Chi
nese or Filipinos. He said that the
various disorders 10 which the Ameri-
can troops were subject in the late war
were due TO the improper food fur
nished by. the commissary department..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02
FORMAL OPENING OF
THE NAVAL WAR COLLEGE.

The Naval War College at Newport
was formally opened for the summer
course OF instruction this morning by
Hon. Frank w. Hackett. assistant sec
retary OF the navy. The exercises were
attended by the greater part of the Of
ficers OF the naval station and the war
vessels at Newport and from Port Adj
ans. the officers OF the class and many
civilians. Capt. c. III. Stockton. u. S.
~. president Of the war college. intro
duced Assistant Secretary Hackett,
who in concluding his address. said that
II is the aim OF the Naval War college
TO lead the naval officer onward and
upward. that he may grasp the full
meaning OF the problem how to bring
many ships together into the squadron,
or the fleet: and then how 10 deal with
them thus combined and unified.
Who can say OF this or that young Of
ficer that he may not, on some bright
morning in the future. meet the crucial
moment of his lifc,. at the head OF
line of battleships? lie who wears the
uniform must In oil seriousness ask
himself, What am 20 do II have
campaign to- plan. victory TO gain?"
There is but one answer, II must con-
suit the past, must gain ready knowl-
edge Of what the great sailors OF his
tory have done. I must look With clear
vision into the principles upon which
they went forward TO the honor and
glory OF their country"
Such is the lofty theme TO which you
here would dedicate the thoughts of
your noble profession. Nor Is Il too
much 10 hope OF those who resort
hithenthat each In turn will find him
self inspired with the determination TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02

There was hearing in the appellate
division this morning before Judge
Tillinghast on complainants motion in
the case OF James G.. Lynch VS.. Thomas
f, Bannon and wife. for the rents and
profits of the estate left by James
Lynch. former resident of ward 1.-THE
estate is valued at about $4,000 and
in complainant's bill II is asserted that
Mrs. Bannon, who is a sister of the
complainant by her influence on her
father James Lynch. got him, after his
mind was weakened by old age. TO
make a deed of all his property 10 her.
In this deed Mr.. Lynch made no provi-
sion for his wife's support. after his
death. though he had the tenderest of
feeling for her. In the property con-
veyed Mrs. Lynch. the grantors wife.
owned one hair, but she did not join
in the deed.
There are some mortgages on the
property and counsel fer complainant
urged the appointment OF a receiver 10
protect the estate from any harm that
might come from the mortgages. He
also urged that the profits of an estate
belonging to a brother should not be
entrusted to a sister who had acted to-
wards her brother as Mrs. Bannon had
done.
DR.. Grant testified he knew James
Lynch for seven years. In answer to-
a question by Willard Il. Tanner coun-
sci for complainant, witness was about
10 state concerning changes in the con-
dition of Mr.. Lynch when there was
objections from the other side on the
ground the main Issue was not on. trial.
Judge Tillinghast said the complainant
must show cause.
Dr. Grant said the deceased had
been very friendly with hirp. but about
a year before Mr.. Lynch died he re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02

then obtained a divorce on the grounds
of desertion and non-support. James
Styles went TO live on a farm at Mid
dletown, n. Y. and died four months
ago. He did not appear in court
fight Mrs. Styles application for a di-
Vorce.
Mr. Jensen is well known in Brook
lyn as a member of the Unity Club,
where he lived part of the time. He
also spent much of his time at his
Brooklyn house. No.156 Meserole street,
Mr.. Jensen manufactures porcelain and
china fixtures in Greene street, Brook
lyn. and is reputed TO be wealthy.
Mr.. Jensen is under treatment OF DIR.
Laneheait for pneumonia, and, in spite
of his alarming condition yesterday. is
reported to be somewhat improved, and
hopes are entertained of his recovery.
He was a police commissioner in
Brooklyn under Mayor Schroeder He
is well known horseman and stock
holder in local and Brooklyn industries.
His bride has a winter house in Bed
ford avenue, Brooklyn. but lives the
greater part of the year at Hampstead.
The marriage was the surprise OF the
year among the fashionable colony at
Hampstead and among the Brooklyn
friends of the couple.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02
JENSEN MARRIED WHILE
SUFFERING FROM PNEUMONIA

Hampstead, l.. l.. June 2.-Former
Police Commissioner James l.. Jensen,
of Brooklyn. after living a bachelor
life up to his sixtieth year surprised
his many Brooklyn and Long Island
friends by sudden marriage yester-
day on what was believed to be his
deathbed.
Mr.. Jensen has MADE his home at
Hampstead during the summer for sew
eral years and has won many friends
here. He lived at the home OF Mrs.
Eliza A. Styles. one OF the most fash
ionable women In the village, and who
formerly lived In Bedford avenue.
Brooklyn. and yesterday made Mrs.
Styles his wife. The surprise was ac-
centuated by the fact that II was not
known that they thought of matrmo-
ny. and, further. by the fact that Mr..
Jensen was believed 10 be in danger
of death, ami for that reason sent for
the Rev. Eugene Swurge. OF the Ger
man Lutheran Church, TO perform the
marriage ceremony.
Mrs. Jensen is about five years the
junior of Mr.. Jensen, and lived in good
style in William street. Several years
ago her first husband left her. and she
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02
RECEIVER ASKED FOR
THE LYNCH ESTATE.

fused 10 recognize witness. When the
doctor spoke to him he did not even
know an individual of the doctor )
name.
Capt. Cory of the seventh station
said the last year or so before his
death James Lynch was childish and
his mind was weakened. Witness had
known Mr.. Lynch for great many
years. 49, Mr.. Lynch during the last year
or SO would bring complaints TO the
station and before he left forget all
about the charges. Capt. Cory said Mr..
Lynch had been very smart man, and
the change in his condition was no.
ticeable.
on cross examination witness said
Mr.. Lynch would complain of his sons
not working steadily. Witness never
heard the deceased complain of his sons
not paying over the rents nor did he
ever hear any complaints from the fa-
ther about son until year before the
formers death.
One witness testified Mr.. Lynch fire.
quently got lost and once heard him
say If he had known what was in paper
he had signed he would not have signed
IL. This witness had worked for Mr..
Lynch for IL years at odd jobs of car
pentering. The witness said during the
last two years Of his life Mr.. Lynch's
mind was weak. There was other tes-
tmony TO the effect that Mr.. Lynch
had been frequently led home after los
ing his way and that his mind was
weak. Respondents offered no testi-
mony
Mr.. Cooke of Cooke e. Angel, argued
the appointment of a receiver would be
an unnecessary expense and said Mrs.
Bannon would give a suitable bond to
account for all rents received. Mr..
Tanner did not favor the bond idea and
insisted ON n receiver.
Judge Tillinghast reserved decision.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02
OWN YOUR OWN HOME.
Wilbur Has the Key to the Whole
Problem.

The j. w. Wilbur Company, the firm
which made such a success of the sales
OF real estate at Oak Lawn Park. is
back In town again and this time there
VIII he large sale and greater bar
gains even tnan were Offered before.
A mans home is his castle. Ii is the
ambition OF every man to own the roof
over his head Years ago it was neces-
sary TO scrape and scrape until one had
gathered the essential sum before this
wish could he realized. Today, however,
IL is all simp'lhed by the system of SELL
ing land on easy payments. No company
operating I'm Providence Is oncring more
advantageous terms than the j. W. Will
Mr. WiibLr. for spot cash. has pur-
chased that ideally situated tract OF land
on No. Broadway. East Providence, and
which is only - minutes ride from Market
Squnrc Three lines of electrics pass the
iroperty every few minutes, the Broad
way, Kumford and Phillipsdale. 5 cent
FIRE ord- the Walker Ave. Rumford cleo
tric cars are within 500 feet OF the land.
THIS property Is known as North Broau-
way Park. IL has been cut into house
lots and offered at such such ridicnlously low
his neighbor who owns house, for the
opportunity to own one of his own Is
within easy reach.
dealers and he puts down the first pay
ment 20 so low a figure that any man
with Job, be his salary ever so mod
crate. need not be without n piece OF
land on which to build a home. In the
event of death the deeds will ~ given
90 the heirs of the purchaser without
further payment. There are no mort
cages, no interest. no taxes. I'm fact ev-
orv obstacle is removed from the path
of the man who wishes TO build.
NDrth Broadway Park Is one of tho
reaithicst spots In the city. 10 Is beau
ttr,slly situated aud gives the urban resi-
dent all the advantages of country life.
An thtt Is required down is s. and each
week after that but so cents IL be-
hoovcx every man who wishes 90 have
7. n homo ~ his own to 30 out and look the
Park OVER.
Fuii particulars at the company's Of
flee. 80 Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02

walk "along the far eastern uplands
medItating and remembering"
Therefore IL is that we bid a hearty
godspeed To your work here. MIR. Pres
ident, may you, and those associated
with you. enjoy the rich reward OF see
ing that work fruitful OF the best re-
suits TO the service and TO the country.
AT the conclusion Of the address re-
ception was given I'm the library OF
the war college building and was at
tended by all the officers at the lecture
Next week Captain A. T. Mahan, u.
;. ~. formerly president OF the college
Will give series OF six lectures on Ma
poleon's campaigns i'm Italy. deducting
tnerefrom lessons in the art OF war.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02
SKULL FRACTURED
AND LEG BROKEN.
Lineman Bannahan ProbablyFatally
Injured by the Overturning OF.
Movable Staging.

John Bannahan, 27 years of age. a
lineman in the employ of the Union
railroad company, w5s thrown fr>m
the movable staging from wh.ck the
linemen work, and now lies at tie
Rhode Island hosoital with a fractured
skull and with his right leg broken.
The accident took place yesterday al
ternoon, while the men were at work
just below the Jonathan King farm,
near the state Institutions az Cranston.
While the men werc working on the
staging a car came along. and IL was
necessary TO move away from the track
in order 10 let the car pass and IL was
when the driver was getting the stag
ing back 10 the track again that the
accident took place. He was backing
his horses to get the framework back
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02
SHORTER HOURS.
New Schedule tU'EO Into Effect
on the PaWlucksi Street
Railway System,

The Pawtucket Street Railway COM
pany part OF the Rhode Island
Suburban system. which system In
cludes all electric roads in northern
Rhode Island. as well as the inter-
state system. posted notices today noti-
Tying it's motormen and conductors
that as soon as the new schedule could
be prepared the hours OF labor TO- con-
stitute a days work would be reduced
from II hours a day 10 between 10 and
ii hours. The change will affect some
thing like 80 men. There will be no re-
duction OF pay, which is now 81 a day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02

10 q position from which IL would be
possible for the linemen TO continue
their work, when suddenly the wheel
struck some obstruction. The result
was that the wagon was overturned.
B. ID. Whitcomb. who was also in the
staging, managed TO seize trolley
wire and thus saved himself.
Bannahah was thrown 20 the ground,
striking upon his head, and part OF
the wagon fell on his right leg. AS
sistance was telephoned for at the
state hospital for the insane, and DIR.
Jones and DR.. Jewett responded TO the
call. Bannahan was carried on a
stretcher 20 the hospital for the insane,
and there an examination was made
which showed that the skull and right
leg were fractured. Later he was sent
20 the Rhode Island hospital in the am
bulance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02

Eleven building lots were sold by Har-
old ,. Gross. auctioneer. on the Oakland
Beach Plat AZ Oakland Beach. ". r..
Saturday afternoon. The prices realized
were satisfactory. The management an
- lots az public auction Saturday. June
3fh. AZ o'clock y. m. on the premises.
Persons intending 10 locate on the shore
Will have an opportunity TO secure a lot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02
NE WSLETS.

He got quite mad and told her so,
For she had two strings to her bow.
She said 10 one she would not cling.
Preferring two bows To her string.
Yet. II he thought his chances too slim.
He knew there were no strings on him.
Chicago Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02
Do Not Buy
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-02
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
THE WEATHER

Washington. June 2.-For Rhode ISL
and: Showers tonight; showers. fol-
lowed by clear Sunday. Northwestern
~ winds Sunday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-02
He Assented

Two New York gentlemen, who had
been perambulating the streets Of Freder-
icksburg several days last weak with
an eye 20 biz had the effrontery 30
but up against a Free Lance ink.slinRer
and pencil. pusher. and the following
conversation ensued Your merchants
carry very large stocks Of goods. %" You
bet, " responded the piecocious Free
Lance man. For the hustle and con.
fusion made, we believe your city does
more business than any place In the
world. " The Free Lance man nodded
assent. Are your schools good -
"First.class "ohirped iniThe Free Lance
man. How about your banks 2" Solid
as the rocks Of Gibraltar. blsted out
the pencil shower Good water pow
err" "A veritable Niagara. responded
The Free Lance scribe. People good ?"
AT a premium" quickly replied The
Lance well friend, all you need Is a
few up.to-date men and tirst.class
hotel to develop into a great city. ="
you have hit the nail square on the
head, " saldThe Free Lance representa-
tive my treat" And the trio repaired
to the nearest sol-soda fountain for
internal improvements.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-02
AT THE CHURCHES

Rev. " D Smith preached at the
Mission Sunday afternoon.
Rev. W. D. Smith filled his pulpit at
st. Georges as usual morning and
night.
A series Of services commenced at
the Mission last night and will con-
time through this week
Rev. S II Forrer preached a special
sermon Sunday night at the Christian
church on Evidences Of Christian
Growth "
At the Presbyterian church Sunday
afternoon at 8 p. m. Rev DR.. J. W.
Rosebro preached on the subject Les
sons Drawn From Galveston.
Rev. J P. Stump preached at the
Methodist church Sunday morning, and
at the night service Rev. DR.. ] II. Boyd,
presiding elder Of this district, preached
to large and attentive congregation.
Sunday morning at the Baptist church
Rev. DR. J. s. Dill preached q sermon
on THE Growing Child. Il was
plain. practical and full Of good points.
The blackboard aided the Doctor IN
illustrating his sermon to the children,
who appeared to enjoy the exercises
very much The pastor also preached
at night
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-02
Your TT0dG is Respectfully Solicited.
LOCAL MARKETS
loorreoted by Simon Hirsh & Bro. |

corrected by Simon Hirsh & Bro.
Wheat, 65 to 70 ;oorn, AZ 10 48, meal ll5
80 100 per 100 pounds; oats, 20 to 30 f;
fowls dive, 66 to ~ turkeys live, 8 TO
8; ducks live to 8; spring chick
ems, 10 10 1910. per Id lard, 2 20
8; eggs. IA 90 10 ots. butter 10
TO 20 hams, 10 90 II, Irish pota-
toes, go TO 20; bsef,S TO 81 veal, Al
Pork, TO 81; hides (green), 6
30 ~ hides dry. 8 TO 8.
Wool-Unwashed, 2Oto 81 washed,
81 TO %.
Leaf sumac-5O &c 80 cents per hun
dred pounds.
rno Grain Market.
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
Ohiosgo-Whest. Sept nv; Oct.
777S Nov, 1872 corn, Sept. 40; Dot
3ST Nov 361s ;'oats, Sept. 2l%.
New York-Southern wheat, 70 90
50 corn, 46 to AZ.
Baltimore-Southern wheat, 70 to "a
Southern corn, 48 TO 40.
Richmohd-Wh Wheat. 70 20 "a; corn,
4s.
Alexandria-whsas 6S 50 79i corn,
AZ IN 48.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-02
JOINT DISCUSSION TAT sPoTsYL-
VANIA.
Three Democrats Against one Republican
Etc

Owing TO the Indictment weather only
a fair sized crowd was In attendance AZ
Spotsylvania court yesterday, though
attractions In She way Of polite !
speeches had been advertised for sew
eral days before
The Democrats were represented by
three of their speakers, State Senator W.
r. Barksdale, Of Halifax o o Baker
of Westmoreland. and Z j. Downing
# Lancaster, while Hon James Nj.
Stubbs, Republican candidate for Oou'
gress in this District, represented his
party
A Joint discussion was arranged 90
the following terms: BAiksdale opened
In 20 minutes Baker followed IN 10
minutes Stubs spoke for half an hour
Downing followed Ia 80 minutes and
Stubs Closed the discussion IN speech
OF fifteen minutes Democrats were in-
troduced by County Chairman II. a.
Garner and Republican Chairman W j..
Butzner introduced Mr. Slnbbs.
A synopsis Of the speeches will ap'
pear In our next issue.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-02
SPOTSYLVANIA.
Notes and Personals
loorrespondenoe Of rhe FIeo Lanoo }

Correspondence OF The Free Lance }
Mount Pleasant. Va Sept 30
The farmers are hustlinR gathering
crops and seeding. Feed Of every de-
soriptiou will be unusually scarce In
this vicinity
Cattle are very dull aud many OF our
stock raisers still have thoir cattle on
hand.
There is much sickness In our midst
Mrs. VIM O. Humphries Is GONZALES
cent Mr.. John O OhewninR, VINO
has been sick with typhoid fever, Is
much improved under the skilltnl treat
ment OF DR. John " Davis.
Quite a gloom has been cast over the
neighborhood By the departure OF so
many visiting young ladies. Cupid Is
In our midst and his work Is daily
seen
Mr.. VIM. Asoham Duerson OF Mount
Pleasant, left several weeks ago Tor
Wallace, W. Va where be has engeg'
ed in railroad work.
Mr.. and Mrs Willie o. Ohewning
have returned from visit TO Orange.
Public schools I'm Berkeley district
will begin about October 18TH.
Several young men left for college
and the University
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-02
: Health Report.

DR.. ]. N. Barney. City Health Officer,
reports that during September there
were deaths in the city, white and
3 colored were under years of age,
1 over 80; 3 we're males and females.
The death rate is 9 per 900. The
death rate of Petersburg, Va for the
same month is % per |, 900. Washing
ton, d. O., 30 per 1000.
There were II births reported-ll
white and colored. OF these 10 were
males and females.
The city water supply was clear -
days and muddy H. Noinfeotious dis
eases reported
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-02
gteamt0ats lad the Oolared Rasaengors

In regard to the Jim Grow" law
working on steamboats,, Mr. Henry
Williams, president of the Weems Steam
boat Company says After the indict.
meut Of Captain Davis we immediate.
ly got into communication with Mr. ST.
Geo. r. Fitzhugh, of fredericksburg,
Va, counsel for the Weems Line. II is
his opinion md ours that the law works
only 50 far as It does not interfere with
the convenience and accommodation Of
other passengers The law, therefore, is
limited in its scope and we are prepar-
ed to meet any objections that may arise
through the indictment. "-Virginia
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