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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
Now York Jury Fixed it-at Thirty
Seven Thousand Dollars.
CAPT. RR0ADS KILLED BY CAR.
His Widow Sued Railroad Cumpany-.pollcs-
man Convicted Of Stealing From Victim
Brought From Prison as a Witness

New York, oct. 19.-What is probably
the largest verdict ever rendered in this
city in an accident case against a street
railroad was reached by a jury before
Judge Russell I'm the supreme court last
evening. when SS7 900 damages against the
Metropolitan Street Railway company for
the death of her husband were awarded
Mrs. Elizabeth Rhoads. the widow of
Cant. George b. Rhoads of the Seventh
Regiment.
Mrs. Rhoads, who sued to recover
$4,000, was represented i'm the case by
Col. Edward c. James.
John NJ Scribner, counsel for the COM
pany. moved 10 set aside the verdict on
the ground that the damages were exces-
sive and also moved for a new trial, as
serting that the verdict was against the
weight of evidence. Judge Russell took
the motions under consideration.
Until a few years ago $500 was the limit
for which suit could be brought in this
state for the value of life The constl-
tuition was changed, however SO that at
the present time there is no limit.
Cant Rhoads at the time of his death
WAS president or the StuyveSant t1re IN
surance company. His salary was $1,000 a
year. and his widow testified that ne
earned about $4,000 additional every year
In outside enterprises. The accident
which resulted i'm his death occurred after
midnight on July TO- 1899. At one Hun
dred and Thirty-third street and Eighth
avenue he was struck by an electric car,
and died from his injuries.
Thomas +. O Brien, a policeman, was
among the first TO go TO Capt Rhoads
assistance He was charged with the
theft of a gold watch and locket car
ried by Capt. Rhoads, and was convicted
He In now serving "a four-year sentence In
Sing Sing prison, and was brought 10
court as witness for the railroad com
pauY.
"rhe case was on trial for week.
Many witnesses testified for the widow.
that +Aa-ear- -pnaS-nlie- hundred feet away
when Cant. Rhoads attempted 10 cross
the avenue. They denied that he showed
any symptoms OF having been drinking,
and the coroner's physician said there
were no signs of liquor I'm his stomati
The case was defended by the railroad
company on the theory that Capt Rhoads
was guilty Of contributory negligence In
attempting 90 cross the tracks when the
car was but few feet away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
NOTES ABOUT TOWN.

Gilman Henderson was arraigned in the
police court, this morning for revelling
on Charles street, last night lie plead
ed not guilty and was held in 500 for
trial tomorrow morning.
Nittie Clrak and Florence Cohen were
each sentenced To the state workhouse
for six months. ny Judge Sweetland. to-
day, for being common night walkers.
Each took an appeal.
Catherine Barry, of No. 2l3 Friendship
street was run over by horse and bug
gy, on Weybosset near Chestnut street
last evening. Her head was slightly cut
Patrolman Hannifan shot a horse at the
west freight yard last evening, and at
the request of the owner, Stephen Barnes
OF Boston. In placing the horse In box
car, plank gave way and the horse
leg was broken.
An overheated furnace caused a slight
fire I'm the Potter homestead on Trinity
square, this morning. An alarm was sent
i'm from box y. The damage was not
material.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
ANNUAL
VISIT TO
CRANST0N
Committee on State Charities
and Corrections Inspact Some
Of The Institutions.

The members OF the committee on
state charities and corrections OF the
general assembly yesterday visited the
state hospital for the insane and the
Oaklawn school for girls. Next week
the committee will go through the re-
naming institutions. And out OF II all
will come report TO the general assem-
bly, cShtaining. recommendation for
changes and improvements and a state
ment of the condition in which the in
stitutions were found.
The members OF this committee are
Oscar A. Newell of Central Falls, chair
man; Edward Bigoness OF Pawtucket.
Nathaniel G.. Carpenter OF East Green
wich, George II. Grant of this city. and
John H. Crosby Of Newport. Mr. Cros-
by was the only one absent.
The committee learned that the tent
treatment at the state insane asylum
is very beneficial and they realized more
than ever the necessity for increased
room at once. Last month 36 patients
were admitted TO the hospital, and 81
were discharged
They learned Of the parole system now
in use. whereby patients who show great
Improvement and who appear To be well,
or nearly so. are allowed To 20 I'm charge
OF their friends on condition that they
report TO the hospital once i'm two months
for a renewal OF the parole. The system
has been found TO work well.
The accommodations for the criminal
insane are still Inadequate They are.
as much as is possible, congregated in
one building. but, even with the great
est possible precautions, IL is difticult TO
prevent escapes II the men make deter
mined attempts.
The appropriation for the building OF
an addition to the county jail, i'm which
the criminal insane were TO be domiciled,
was withdrawn, and there are now no
funds available
There are now I'm the Oaklawn school
q girls, with about 20 outside I'm fami-
lies. The building has accommodations
for about 30 or possibly 30, although IL
holds all who are now there. The infirm-
airy has been used for "A small dormitory
for several years, and In cases OF serious
sickness il would be necessary TO remove
the patient 10 the state almshouse, over
mile distant
Briefly. IL may be said that except for
the pernicious crowding made necessary
I'm the several departments at all the
state institutions by the lack or ade-
quate facilities, the conditions could not
be better.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
Mrs. Bates Brings Suit for The
Annu|msnt Of Marriage.
The CAUSE IS NOT DISCLOSED.
Sequel 10 an EIopem.ni--Shs Ran Away From
her Parents Home and Was Welded
Informed Father By Telephone

New York, Oct. l9.-People in society
VIII be amazed to hear that Mrs. Harry
Wakefield Bates is suing her husband
ior the annulment Of their marriage. but
on what grounds secrecy is strictly OBJ
served
Her case is in the hands of McNaugnt
Redding. OF This city Mrs Bates. who
Us the daughter or Mr.. Thomas b.
Clarke, the well known art collector,
Is at present at her fathers cottage at
Vast Hampton L., where she has been
Tor the last six weeks.
ihis Is a rude ending to a romantic
marriage of last June that was practi-
cally an elopement
Ihere was not little comment in
sociotF when, on June -. Miss Grace
Clarke, Mr.. Clarke's oniy daughter. was
married TO Mr.. Harry WaGeael1 Bates.
Formerly of Boston, n Young man OF
means and Identified wi-h the Yachting
world being the owner OF the CLEAN
Ihe unexpected ", Hing occurred
at the Church of St J airy the Virgin. on
the date mentioned. the only witness be-
in& Mr. Roger Foster, an intimate fI.end
OF the bridegroom.
As soon as they were declared man
am wife, or as soon lf-s~ as they could
get to "A telephone. the l., ide informed
her pa rents OF the fact. MIR and Mrs.
Clarke were at their country place, the
J.sLtrrns, I'm East Ha np-on.
The following day Mrs. Bates parents
came TO New York. and gave break,
fast for the pair at Deimonico's, making
Tue Test OF matters rs IN re seemed
cvery reason TO believe that all would
go we'll
Mr.. and Mrs. Bates went on yacht
ing trip for their honeymoon along the
coast of Massachusetts and further
north Later on they went 10 visit Mr.
and Mrs Clarke, at East Hampton,
where all seemed to be happy and de-
lighuul until late i'm august, when an
unexplainable break occurred
The bride OF a few months disappeared
from the social life OF the place. and it
was said that she was III with nervous
prostration Then Mr.. Bates was no
longer seen at East Hampton. and later
he was served with papers in the suit
for annulment.
To say that Mr.. Bates was amazed is
putting 1t mildly. lie had secured an
apartment at the Renaissance, which
had been beautifully fitted up I'm anticl-
patton OF happy winter, but now he Is
bereft of his bride ana no one will tell
why. II is understood that proceedings
for the divorce will be carried on I'm
Westchester county, on what grounds
no one cares to stale. and the people
most concerned will say nothing. The
matter has only just become known to
the intimate friends OF Mr. and Mrs.
Bates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
BRISTOL.

The funeral Of Mrs. Susan G.. Williams
was held yesterday afternoon from the
state street NJ T. church OF which the
deceased had long been member The
services were conducted by Rev. a. W.
Kingsley of Middlctown. a former pastor
Of the church A large circle Of relatives
and friends from abroad were present. a
quartet consisting OF Mr. and Mrs. Frank
NJ. Dimond Mrs. Dora Greene and John
Pollock. sang Lead, Kindly Light" and
II Would Not Live Away j. Augustus
Miller presided at the piano.
Mr.. and Mrs John R. Burgess OF Wor-
cester Mass, have issued cards for tn
wedding reception OF their daughter Miss
Mary Reynolds Burgess and George Brad
ford llawlcy Wednesday afternoon. Oc-
tober 81. from 800 90 3 O'Clock az cabot
street. Columbus Park. Worcester.
4 pretty wedding took place Yesterday
the contracting parties being Mr.. Arthur
EllwoOd Jordan and Miss Mary Agnes
Josephine Morris. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. owen Morris. The ceremony was
performed by the Rcv. Father r. McCabe,
pastor of 81 Mary's church After the
ceremony wedding breakfast was served
at the residence Of the brides parents on
Wood street by Caterer Read The couple
were the recipien1s,o number of costly
gifts and at $3.50 they took the train for
New York 10 spend their honeymoon up
tho Hudson
Miss Lillian Lawless. formerly teach
or here in our public schools has enter
ed Tufts Dental College.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
FLAGS, MUSIC
And OR!ATORY.
Republican Rallies and Meet
ingS Last Evening.
CAMPAIGN IN FULL SWING.
Banners UnIuhcd In Third Ward and al
Thornton - Addresses By Congressman
CapTou and Other Prominent Speakers
CAMPAIGN IN FULL SWING.

There were flag raisings in several sec
tions OF the city last evening. and dem
onstrations were made by both parties,
and speeches were made 70 very large au-
dences
THIRD WARD REPUBLICANS.
The Third Ward Republican Club un-
furIed It's campaign banner on Branch
avenue. near the grammar school, in the
presence OF a large and enthusiastic gath
ering. Ex-MayOr Tiepke of Pawtucket.
Judge Henry NJ Palmer of Cranston. and
j. j. Nolan, Esq, chairman OF the Third
Ward Republican committee, were the
speakers.
The parade. headed by Stones Military
Band, was a very fine one, and there was
plenty OF red fire. Ralph Mayor acted as
marshal OF the parade. which was con-
Quoted amidst considerable enthusiasm.
The committee OF arrangements COM
prised Walter Lloyd chairman; Will
liam +. Chapelle, Ralph Mayor, Almiger
England and James j. Nolan.
Mt. PLEASANT CELEBRATION.
The Mount Pleasant Republican Club,
and taxpayers OF tho 10th ward, held an
enthusiastic meeting last evening and
listened 10 a discussion upon local matters
bg JuuEo w lllidUl n. IDllllpS. lie Hltti-
ing was called TO order by President
Holden, aud after routine business had
been transacted Judge Phillips was in
troduced.
Then came some excellent vocal and in
strumental music. which was followed by
the usual collation..
THORNTON FLAG RAISING.
The Republicans OF Thornton had a
flag raising and rally last evening. and
a banner OF network OF large size
was swung across the main street OF the
village, with patriotic music by the Ban
ds Napoli and speeches by Il. w. Tilling-
hast, Congressman Adm b. Capron and
Seymour Van Brocklin OF New York.
There was great deal of enthusiasm,
and the speech by Congressman Capron
was mIuy ttn1cs interrupted by fUud APP
plause and cheers.
WILL NOT RAISE FLAG.
The Fifth Ward Republican Club met
at their headquarters. 502 Pine street, last
evening TO hear the report of the COM
mittee appointed 20 investigate the sd-
visibility of a rally and flag raising in
Trinity square.
Capt. Greenhalgh reported that the
committee had examined the conditions
and found the expense too heavy for so
short a time as the flag could remain up
before election: therefore the committee
recommended that no flag raising he held,
and il was so voted.
The matter concerning a marching club.
10 be uniformed and equipped, To march
In the proposed state parade OF all Re-
publican clubs was discussed, and Thorn
as j. Griffith was appointed on COM
mittee, OF which he was To select the
other two, for the purpose Of getting the
ascertaining the expense OF equipment
and all necessary details.
After President Beverly s. Lake had
passed around a box OF cigars. the meet
ing resolved itself into an informal smoke
talk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
HEARING ON DEMURRER.

There was "a hearing on demurrer 20 the
plaintiff declaration I'm the case OF Min
ME NJ. Parmentcr W. Amos T.. Barstow.
ct al, before chief Justice Stiness and
Justices Tillinghast aud Douglas I'm the
appellate court this morning.
The ground Of demurrer is that the case
is wrongfully brought against the trus-
tees. The plaintiff Is seeking TO recover
$25, 600 for the loss of sight OF an eye due
To an injury caused 10y piece OF stone
dropped from a building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
MANY BODIES.
They Are Still Being Recovered
From the WreCkage at
Galveston.

Galveston. Tex. oct. 19.-One month
and ten days have elapsed since the
storm and still the number of dead bod
les being recovered daily does not de-
crease.
Forty-two We're recovered yesterday
This makes record of lO7 for The past
four days. The total number OF bodies
officially reported to have been recov-
cred is 29O7. There is no reason 10 re-
duce the former estimate or the loss of
life
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
Change Of Time Of the New York, New
Haven q Hartford Railroad, Eastern
nistki~x

On Sunday, October 21, 1900 commencing
at l2:m a. m, the winter schedule OF the
New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail-
road will go into effect, when IMPORT
ANT CHANGES will be made i'm train
service.
For information regarding these
changes the public is referred 20 the large
timetable posters. and folders which may
be obtained at ticket Offices in advance
OF the above date.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
DOOMED TO DEATH.

New Yokr oct i9-sir Arthur suli-
van IL I'M Paris In charge OF two attend
ants says cablegram 90 the World lie
was on his way 20 the Riviera but was
compelled by extreme weakness to stop
for rest.
To some friends he expressed himself as
sure that ne will never be able 60 return
home go England realizing that his case
a. past helpirg An eminent Freuch phy-
sician coucurrcd in The iuvaiid's Convic-
tion that ~ is doomed 10 an carly death
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
K0NSUlT GRANTED.

Judge Dubois yesterday afternoon
granted defendants motion for non
suit I'm the case OF Eliza Fonteneau, adj
ministratriX on the estate of her brother,
who was struck by car an killed.
against the Interstate Consolidated
Street Railway Company, on the ground
that though she was appointed admins
tratrix in the state Of Massachusetts she
had never taken out administration papers
in this state Miss Fonteftau is a resident
OF North Attleboro and so was her broth
or
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
SUES UNION RAILROAD co.

John H. Johnson has brought suit
against the Union Railroad Company TO
recover 5000.
ON October 9Th Mr.. Johnson was driv-
ing I'm his express wagon along South
Main street when his wagon was struck
by Brockton car. tie was thrown to
the ground and had his head back and
spine badly injured.
Thomas n. Cosgrove Is Mr.. Johnson's
counsel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19

Dayton, o.. oct. 19.-IIon. John Little.
eX-member OF congress. former president
Of the United States commission on the
Venezuela claims. and president. of the
present state board Of arbitration. died
late last night OF heart failure at his
home I'm Nenia q.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
SHE IS A TOTAL LOSS.

Seattle. wash. oct. 1e-The Pacific
Coast Steamship company's steamer ORR
zaba. which was wrecked on Rocky Point
Reef. St Michael Island. on September
IL. while laying the government telegraph
cable between Nome and st. Michael. is a
total loss.
The vessel was abandoned September II.
according 20 a dispatch received here.
Ten days constant effort TO haul her OF
resulted In failure. Her crew was taken
TO St Michael.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
What SHAFT We Have for Dessert |?

III. eTestion arises m the family .v.
ery day Let us answer 10 today. Try
Jeii-O. delicious and healthful des.
cert. Prepare in two minutes. No
boilirgl no baking, simply add boil
4 water ana set TO cool. Flavors:-
Lemon. orange. Raspberry and straw
y. Get a package at your srocers
'nday. 10 oea.s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
Tasteful BaiI 7rogrs m mes, Badges,

Tickets and General Printing for So
cials, Fairs. Concerts, etc, at low prices.
Numbered coupons a speciality. The j.
J. Ryder Co, A. Washington. cor. Eddy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
MASTERS REPORT CONFIRMED.

A decree confirming the masters report
was entered in the appellate court today
in the case of Henry 5. Stone y. a., VS..
Joseph h. Farnham
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19
LOOK HERE FOR IT.
II Is what the Providence
reader has long
sought.

People will read advertisements about
cures made by medicine As they read
they wonder If the statements are true.
II true was the relief temporary or per-
manent Read this case about Doan's
Kidney Pills:
Mr.. Charles s. Northup OF 10 washburn
street, a carpenter, says:-Before l took a
course OF the treatment OF Doan's Kid
ney Pills I'm the fall OF 1895 I was con-
stantly troubled with backachc. always
aggravated by inclement weather or over
exertion. ! told the people OF Providence
at the time the Doans kidney pills had
warded of a serious attack. and now al.
most four years from that date can
only add 70 my original statement that a
dose or two OF Doan's Kidney Pills keeps
my kidneys in good working order and
prevents attacks OF my old complaint"
Sold by all dealers Price 90 cents per
box. Foster -Mliburn Co. Buffalo. n. Y.
sole agents for the United states.
Remember the nsmo Dosns and take
no substltute
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-19

Re-opening Of the Central Hotel Wine
Rooms Z. . and n canal street Rest OF
everything that tho market AFFORDS
~. CAVANNAUGu.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-13
CITY NEWS

Miss Maudc COlson has returned to
her home, - Summer street, having
finished nursing at l.. X. Ayerils.
Next Sunday is to be AntiSaloon
League day in our city. The follow
ing prominent speakers are expected,
Rev. II. A. Durfee, D. d. L. L. d.,
New York, Rev. G. l.. Hall, D. d., of
Burlington; Rev. G. w. Morrow, state
perintendent OF the Anti-Saloon
League and Rev. G. n. kellogg, Nor
risvile. These men will speak on
gospel temperance in local pulpits in
the morning and at s O'Clock in the
evening part of them will address
the mass meeting in the opera house.
Long distance telephones have been
put in at B. w. IIoOker'S store and
G. II. Hendricks residence.
Mrs. Garabaldi was found guilty
yesterday of four second offences, and
Judge Boycc fined her 5000 for the
whole and sentenced her to the House
of Correction for not less than forty
nor more than sixty days. The jury
was W. H. Gladding, W. T. Kenersop,
c. A. Smith, John Hall, II. X. Bush.
Grand juror Lapoint prosecuted and
G. y. Swasey and G.. II. Brigham de-
Tended
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-13

The contract for the erection oi 'nc
Ebret mausoleum, which amounts W
s5o moo has been awarded to Wells &
LamsOn.
The engagement is announced oi
Miss Flora NJ. Kelly Of this Guy d
sister of Mrs. O. ID. Mathewson, 10
Mr. e. J. Willard of Galway, N, y.
Mrs. A. S. Robinson and Mrs. e.
r. Fuller are to leave tomorrow 1of a
carriage drive to Morrisville.
Postmaster f. w. Bsbee is to leave
this afternoon for his western trip.
Mr.. and Mrs d. V. Stone left TO-
dav on a two weeks vacation to Og-
densburgh, n. y.
e. Drew is to 90 to WaitSfield TO-
morrow to visit his daughter Mrs. ID.
r. Bisbee.
Look in the window Of the Blue
Store on Depot Square Saturday h'gh.
and see the litter of pure bred bull
pups. 'o''0
Hon. ]. p. Lamson Of Cabot is IN
the city on legal business today.
Mrs. Frank Dyer has returned from
visit in Rutland.
There were only few present al
the meeting of the tennis promoters
last evening and no organization was
effected but another meeting will be
called later and it is probable that an
association will he founded on the
lines already laid out.
Good Will Temple No. 46, Will hold
it's third annual picnic tomorrow az
ternoon, July IA, and members Will
meet with the superintendent at 144
Elm street. at two o'clock. Ice cream
will be served free and members will
please bring cake. AS it is the super
intendent's birthday, every member
is expected to be present.
o. J. Dodge has an exhibition IN
his window showing the Mem IAN
drawn work. This exhibit is cOmpos-
ed of beautiful doiles, handkerchiefs,
napkins, scarfs, tray-covers, lunch
cloths, centres etc, and is made by
the students in the converts. They
were sent to Miss Carrie White.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-13

OeWttt's Little Early Risers.
The famous little Dills.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-07-13

exchange " ith 800 subscribers. IL Is
a mercantile town and with a view 10
getting as many families connecleu
as POSSIBLE, the rates there fXed are
s30 yearly for business places ana 81
for residences. At these figures Ihe
Stockholders have received a cash NV
idend averaging II per cent. per an
mum after paying all the running eA'
ncnses' and the cost of maintalnehce'
In regard to establishing an lnd. :
pendent company in Barre the CON-
mittee presented several eS'l','a" .
ranging from s7717 to Sill ,i7o.'+' "a,
elusive of lines to East Barre ana
GraniteyiIlc. which will cost $1,000
more. Comparing the estimates, the
committee considers that to install a
COMPANY with every detail, the best
possible to he had would cost not less
than SO, 900. ..
If appears to your committee tlat
the cost of plant installed with 1uil
metallic circuits, with quality OF ma
terials. apparatus and instruments
that will be satisfactory to us, WIN d
switchboard Of sufficient size and SO
arranged that the number of patrons
NAV he increased without dispropor'
tionate expense and the board salts
factClily operated will cost approx
imately $50 each for 200 patrons 10
start with or $4,000 and that Win
such plant additional patrons may
be added at an average cost OF aoouU
1925 each up to 400 patrons.
In closing they presented an estl'
mate of the probable expense OF mann
tanning new company and found that
with minimum of 200 subscribers it
would be possible to pay all expenses, in
Guiding cash dividend Of six per
cent on the stock and the carrying or
ten per cent of the capital stock an
nually to a sinking fund, to make the
rentals of telephones not more than
two-thirds what the present company
now charges, and as the number OF
subscribers goes up it will be possible
to put the rentals down.
The proposed sinking fund will en-
able the renewal OF the entire plant
If it should be found necessary once
in ten years without any possibility of
assessing the stock, the aim of the
committee being to make their esti-
mates large enough to protect the
purchasers of stock from any further
demands in any way and make the
plant self sustaining at the rates
named SO that whatever there is in it
will come directly back to the share
owners and every patron is entitled
to own one or more share.