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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
Commissioner Of Public Works
Smith is Responsible.
He Says if Consolidated Trolley Cars
Are Too Much for Washington Bridge
They Must Be Discontinued.

The "wili o. wisp" ordinance, relative
70 the weight OF the trolley cars that are
being run through the streets of Provi-
dence. on which the committee ON rail-
roads has been making various efforts to
get Il Into some shape. so as TO be able
10 report TO the city council at their reg
uiar meeting next Monday evening, has
taken anoyther diversified journey through
the realm OF revision, and now comes
forth clothed I'm garment. that In all
probability will prohibit the Consolidated
road from running their cars over the
municipal highways and byways.
This decision was arrived at yesterday.
when IL was found that instead OF weigh
ing $1,000 pounds, as generally supposed.
the cars in reality will tip the scales at
near 60 900 pounds, bringing them I'm prox-
unity TO the most possible weight that the
Washington bridge can stand.
Now, with the added weight of 100 or
more passengers that the cars will he
compelled TO carry on various occasions,
the danger, It is said, becomes more inn
minent.
COMMISSIONER IS REsPoNsIBLE.
Commissioner of Public Works Smith
said this morning that the responsibility
Is on his hands and, should an accident
occur, the blame would rest on his shoul-
ders. and for that reason IL the cars are
found TO be heavier than the bridge can
stand then their fate is sealed, and they
must be discontinued.
This no doubt will seriously affect the
Consolidated roads interests for they
have no other alternative than to build
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
AT A FAIR Rate.
Six-Day CyclsTs at Madison
Square GaIdan Are Sill
PIOdding Along WsaTily.

New York Dec. H.-Aithough many
miles behind the record. the riders In the
six-day bicycle race at Madison Square
Garden are still plodding along at a fair
rate OF speed.
Aaronson and TurviHe. both of whom are
at the New York Hospital, are reported
in good shape again. There Is a possibill-
ty OF the men coming on the track on the
last day and finishing the race.
The score at O'Clock was: Pierce and
McEachern 206S:9: l. kes and Mcfarland
2o63:9; Simar and Gougotz 2065:s; Kaser
and Ryser 2063:s; Fisher and Frederick
2062:3; Waller and Stinson 2062:3; Babcock
and Aaronson 1874; Turvi11e and Gimm
l41s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
SENTENCES WERE LIGHT.
fcontlnued from nage one)

Theodore II. Stayner, entering dwell
Ing In day time and larceny, three In
,lictments; Annie Hurley, receiving stolen
goods; Michael Cox. carnaily knowing
girl under age of consents; Albert Ta-
bersgy and James r. Barker. embczzle-
ment: Charles Bowlcs, assault; Thomas
McCaffrey, Antonio Martin. III. W. Par
ker, Il. w. Gorden, assault and battery;
Chas. whitehead, assault with dangerous
weapon; william r. Parker and Lena
Freelove. adultery; Joseph Trudoau, false
pretences
Annie Wilson. Nora McIntee, Frank
Moy and Mabel Moy, Sadie Leonard, Ste
phen Patenode. Joseph Belinkor. Pat
rick j. Madden and Margaret Keyes. Wal
ter l.. Philips. Jennie Hopkins, Gladys
Cunningham, Bernard o'Reiily, Tomasso
Iacobucci. nuisance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

married Clara Wiley, Castle paid atten-
uons TO the prisoner. It was shown I'm the
trial that much jealousy existed between
the two women. Miss Wiley and Castle
were married In June last
ON June %. the women fought with
razor In Mrs. Castles house and the lat
ter died OF her wounds rs days later. In
death bed statement Mrs. Castle charged
Miss Morrison with entering her house
on pretense of showing her letter, of
talking In threatening manner and then
slashing her with razor.
Miss Morrison's plea was self-defence
and on the stand she declared that Mrs
Castle had called her into the house and
attacked her. and made IL necessary for
defendant to cut back to save her own
life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
FOUND GUILTY.
jenniSo Was Assessed SIS
and Costs In tha Dis IICl
Court.

Nelson Jennlson. colored, who In the
sixth District court yesterday pleaded
not guilty 10 the charge of stealing SIS
from George o. Johnson. was found
guilty in the same court this morning
Of the charge, and was fined $40 and
costs.
Jennison and a colored woman con-
Quoted an alleged disorderly house at 62
Stampers street, and the woman is now
at the state workhogse on a charge of
keeping the house.
Johnson called at this place Wednes-
day evening, and when he was about to
leave the house. he found that he had
been touched and concluded that Jen-
nison was the artist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
STARTED WELL.
First In the Winter Series Of
Rebakah Entertainments Given
Last Evening.

The Rhode Island Ladies' Orchestra.
Fred Mack. character vocalist. John Rog-
ers, basso, Efhe Towne Thurston. reader.
and Miss Williams. accompsnist. last
evening gave the first in the winter series
OF entertainments by Unity and Dorcas
Rebekah Lodges. !. q. O. r. OF South
Providence. at Unity hall.
The large audience gave hearty mani
festation OF enjoyment Of the excellent
program provided and the series was
hapldIy inaugurated under conditions that
promise much future pleasure for those
who attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
Gould Not Control His Emotion
It CalIous Of a Boy
Murderer.

New York. Dec. li-Justice rursman
was so moved today. when Alexander
stewart II year-old-boy. was brought
before him for sentence that he broke
down and cried
Stewart on September last. murdered
Edward Peisei, comrade. in the House
OF Refuge by cutting his throat. The Jus
tice sentenced him 10 serve 20 years IN
prison.
With the tears streaming down his
cheeks and with voice checked with emo
ton, Justice Fursman said
ut Is beyond my power to understand
how a boy could commit such crime.
and be 50 hardened as is this youth now
before me-" Stewart showed nc emotion
whatever.
stewart who was the bully OF the House
OF Refuge. forced peirel 20 sharpen The
knife with which his life was taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
LECTURE ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

Judge CIarkson Is distinguished mem
ber OF the Nebraska bar. and has long
been prominently Identified with the legal
and political life of the West. He has
voluntarily abandoned these honorable
pursuits TO devote his time and talents
Co extending the knowledge of this heal
ing gospel
In view OF the rapidly growing interest
In Christian Science. Il r. fortunate that
an opportunity r. offered for lecture
by n personal student OF its founder.
and his analysis and deductions are
worthy OF serious consideration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
TO STATE FARM.
Long Had a GhulCa and Made
His Own Selection Before
Judge SWssiIand.

Agnes Long. whose husband has been
In the employ of the New England Gro
Gerry and Market had her husband in the
sixth district court this morning, on the
charge OF non-support of an adopted
child.
Mr. and Mrs Long, and this case Is a side
issue. Until quite recently Long has paiu
TO the mother Of Mrs. Long the sum OF 81
week for the childs board, and now he
refuses to continue.
lie was given his choice by Judge
Sweetland this morning 10 Ather pay tho
s. week or go TO the state farm for
stay OF six months. He preferred the
farm and got his preference.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
APPEAL FROM TAX ASSESSMENT.

Carrie Olney Havens has filed an appeal
from the decision OF the t2x. assessors OF
North Providence. She claims her real
and personal estate have been grossly
overvalued for purposes of taxation, and
she wants jury to pass upon the merits
OF the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING sYRUP
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething. with perfect success =,
soothes the child. softens the gums al.
lays all pain. cures wind collie. and II ths
best remedy for Diarrhoea. II win re-
Iieve the poor little sufferer immediately.
Sold by druggists IN every part OF the
world. Twenty-Five cents n bottle. Be
sure and ask for "Mrs winslows sooth-
ing syrup" ana take no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
What Shall We Hav, ior Dessert ?

This question arises IN the family ev-
cry day Let us answer n today. Try
iene "a delicious and hcalthful des-
sort Prepared IN two minutes. No
boiling no baking, simply add boiling
water and set 20 cool Flavors Lemon.
Orange. Saspberry and strawberry. Get
package "a your groccr's today 10 cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
he STRUCK THE CAR.

Just before noon yesterday Glusseppi
olivo was driving UP Atwelrs avenue.
and he came IN contact with Mt. Pleas
ant car. The result was that Mr.. Olivo
will have 20 buy one new wheel and have
his harness repaired.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
NORsulT RIGaIFULLY GRAINED

The appellate dhision ~ tba s,,r.,,,,
count iu "a rescript handed down fndav
~ INC case "a .1ecuh HHrt - ~ Jenls
VIZ comranv holds The non-suit granted
~ tne common pleas division to have
been righifuif granted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
FOOT CRUSHED.
W. H. Mclaughlin Met With
Very Painful Injury at
HaTbOr Junction.

w III. Mclaughlin carpenter living
a 1OiS Eddy street. was assisting in NOV
ing portable derrick at the liarbor
Junction freight yard this morning and
in so doing his heel caught in a frog
One of the trucks OF the car upon which
the derrick is built passed over his foot
crushing It. The wound was dressed at
the Emergency Hospital, after which he
was taken 10 his home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

a terminal station at East Providence or
If the city would allow them. 20 come
across their own bridge and up through
India street 10 the old Fan River ana
Bristol depot.
Now, II the city would condescend to
do this. there IS not much question, but
what both manufacturers, merchants and
the public at large would derive many
benefits from IL.
The fare TO Warren would be undoubted-
ly cheaper. and by eliminating the long
hill and the sharp curves at Mauran and
First streets. East Providence, the pres
ent time could be cut i'm half.
PUBLIC WOULD PROFIT.
The vexatious delays that now confront
and disgust everyone using any of the
cars that travel along South Water
street, would be a thing OF the past, and
the huge cars would be removed for once
and for all.
will be found unsafe TO allow these heavy
cars and their trailers TO run over the
Washington bridge, and while II will be
done for the public's interest and safety
IL will involve the Consolidated road In
a serious predicament.
Attorney auckland said this morning
that the committee was notified last Mon
day OF the substantial weight of the cars
The cars were built to be able to safely
cross any bridge without the least pos
sible chance of endangering life or prop
erty. and now TO have them practically
condemned will be a severe blow TO the
Consolidated road.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
'ooi Calendars 20 OF,

short time remains 20 order these cf.
iecuve forms Of advertising. our faclil-
u's enable as 70 deliver belsied orders al
shori notice. THE }. J. RYDER CO. a.
Washington
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

DICKHAuT's CASH MARKET.
81 Wevbosset street.
Ask for Trading Stamps
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

purfock Blood pitters gives man n
cirar heu an active brain. n strong vig-
orous body-rnakes him ~ for the battle
% iifo.
croup Instantly relieved Dr Tho-,aS
TclcctI'c on Perfectly cafe. Never fails.
AZ any drug store.
Every family should have Its horschoid
r,cdi Ire chesf--and the frat bottle IN II
sianid be Dr Woods Norway rlre evruo.
- tGre's remedy for coughs and colds
Itching rilrs7 Never Minis N physicians
failcd 20 cure you. Try Doan's ointment
stors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

A story current about the Bishop
OF London just now represents him as
n bored listener 20 a windy speech. Turn
ing 10 a fellow sufferer, he said. DO
you know that speaker" NO" was the
answer Il DO" said the bishop ne
speaks under many aliases. bat his name
" Thomas Rot"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

should hc neat and tasteful. yet not nee
ss.arty ekpensiNe. The kind produced b
TIE j. }. RYDER CO. All Washingtof
which does best work al low prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14
A SISTER DIES.
Former Miss Egan, Of Boston,
Passes Away at St. xavIer's
Convent.

At st. Xavier's convent. the mother
house OF the order of Sisters of Mercy, on
Broad street, Sister Mary Austin, for
merly Miss Egan OF Boston. died We'd
nesday night.
She was educated in Massachusetts.
and from the time she entered the sister,
hood she was known as one OF the most
devout members. She had been rever-
end sister IL years. the greater part OF
the time having been stationed at Bay
View seminary.
Two months ago she was forced TO re-
tire from active service, owing to the
state of her health.
Sister Mary Austin was popular with
the members OF the order. and her self
sacrificing spirit ls best seen in the fact
that she remained at her post OF duty un-
III physically unable longer to withstand
the strain.
The funeral was held this morning at
the Cathedral at 9 o'clock and the burial
took place I'm ST. Francis cemetery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

BY CLASS
FRIENDS.
Miss Margaret Jackson Of This
City Given a Dinner al
Vassar College.

An elaborate dinner was given by the
students OF Vassar college last evening
TO Miss Margaret Jackson of this city,
1t being her birthday. and the affair
was most delightful one In every par
ticular.
Miss Jackson, who is one OF the most
popular students in the college, Is the
president OF the senior class, and her as
sociates made the occasion one that will
be remembered for its novelty.
One OF the features was the singing OF
a number OF original songs that had
been composed expressly for the occa-
sion.
Miss Jackson Is the daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Richard III. Jackson of 1893 Way
land avenue, this city.
she entered Vassar college three years
or more ago. and her career in that I'M
stitution has been marked by a degree
OF success not often attained.
Aside from her high scholarship and
brilliant mental attachments which have
won her unusual distinction at Vassar,
Miss Jackson possesses many beautiful
traits OF character.
These. combined with her exceptional
intelligence, nave made Miss jackson the
idol OF the senior class. and the NEST
popular girl i'm the college.
she IS unselhsh 10 degree. courageous,
noble and true and her hosts of friends
In this city will rejoice with her and
with her parents In the laurels she has
won.
Miss Jackson received her early educa-
tion IN the public schools OF this city.
graduating with the valedictory from
the Providence high school
she was also FOR time a member of
Grace church choir. where her winning
personality won FOR her The popularity
which has characterized her life at VAS
Sar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-14

'BROMO" not the snr- ~ "BRoMrDE."
Ia buying Laxative Bromo- Quinns Tab eis
the Old .tan lara ~ waller cues . cold 80
one day, be sure that it is eSeei nrnmo and
not Bronze At al-dro Gtifs
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-03
A Guilty Mother.

The Auditorium Theatre announces
for Friday next an attraction that
should prove one of the most notable
engagements of the present theatrical
season at this favCrite playhouse, for
one night the best of all emotional
scenic dramas, "A Guilty Mother" will
be presented. 1t is safe to predict that
no lover of pathos and comedy will
miss this rare treat. This pretty play
is well and favorably known to our
theatre-gosrs and does not need eX-
tended notices as ID has enjoyed a
brilliant success throughout the whole
country. 1t will be produced here
with entirely new scenery, costumes
and mechanical effects, with two or
three new features added that are said
to be truly wonderful. Mr.. Henry
Myers, the astute Manager, has en-
deavored to employ a company capable
in every respect to present the play in
manner befitting its importance as
work of unusual merit and confiden-
TALLY claims it tc be the most superb
presentation the piece has ever re-
ceived Seats on sale this morning at
Gates's Book Store Management OF
l.. NJ. Luchs.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-03
A Well Posted Soldier.

John G. Distler, of Lewsville, who
is perhaps better posted than any 9TH
er soldier residing in Monroe county
in regard to the leading events of the
war of 1S61-5, and who marks his at
tention by displaying flag on every
important anniversary had a flag dis
played last Saturday in remembrance
of the battle fought at South Mountain
on Sept. 10, 1862. For description of
this battle see history of the Army of
the Potomac page SO, Hancock corps.
Mr.. Distler is to be congratulated for
his painstaking on these anniversaries
and the general interest he manifests
in all reunions and events for the boys
in blue. He recently attended the
National G. A. r. Encampment at Chi
cago and has only missed two National
Encampments since the G. A. h. was
instituted. Who can show a better
record?-Monro Gazette
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-03
Scarcity Of Teachers.

Mr.. l.. e. Booher, Superintendent of
the Waterford TOWNSHIP Schools, re-
ports that the scarcity of teachers, pre-
valent over the whole county, is also
embarrassing the school authorities OF
that township. AT present there are
three district schools which will lack
teachers. The Waterford High School
has an enrolment of twenty pupils for
the present. school year and under a
corps of efficient teachers is doing
eccd work in The cause Of education.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-03
The Stnte Dye Works

Has removed to No. Tiber Way,
Riley Block, where they will be more
thoroughly equipped than ever to han
die all kinds of wearing apparel, car
pets, rugs, and tapestries. Four years
of successful operation and growing
trade in Marietta testify to the quality
of their work. Ladies' Ball and Eve
ming Dresses dry cleaned quickly and
thoroughly without odor or shrinkage.
Gentlemens fine suits cleaned most
successfully. Clothing of all descrip-
tions dyed in any desired shade.
Pressing and repairing on short notice,
NO. 4, TIBER WAY.
Sept /, till Jan. !, 1901.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-03

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
ing a constitutional disease. requires
constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure if taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and nue.
Gus surfaces of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work.
The pIoprietOrs have so much faith in
its curative powers, that they offer
one Hundred Dollars for any case that
it fails to cure. Send for list of testi-
monials.
Address, f. J. CHENEY e CO.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-03
Real Estate For Sale

A lot 63x1S0 on Front street, between
Washington and Sacra Via.
A double house on Front street, lot
35 by 80. A six room house on Second,
lot 45x1S0. A six room house ON Fourth
street, lot 45X1S0.
One single and one double house on
Fifth street, lot 65X1S0.
One four room house on Montgom-
cry, lot 45X1S0. Also other city proper
ty. Inquire at Sheriff's Office.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-03
New Coal Mines.

Three new coal mines have been op-
ened in Guernsey county during the
summer months. Little Kate" was
opened by Mr. Harry Loomis, Of Ak
ron, for the United Coal Co. The
railroad switch is already laid to the
mines, which are located south of
Byesville. Modern machinery is being
set, an up-to-date tipple is under
course of construction and the mine is
surrounded with an inexhaustlble coal
field.
The Ideal" was opened by w. H.
Davis, representing the Wills Creek
Coal Company. 1t is located one mile
northwest of Byesville. This mine is
being equipped with the best machn-
cry that can be Obtained, and promises
to be one Of the best mines in the
county.
"BlacktOp' mine is located one and
a half miles southwest of Lore City.
and is operated by the Monarch Coal
Co The mine is managed by VIM.
Rigby, who has taken great pride in
arranging the mine for conveniently
and economically producing coal. One
mining machine is now installed and
in operation. twenty-five miners are
now employed The "Blacktop" mine
is the first venture in coal mining in
Rlchland township.
In the near future these three mine.
Will Increase the output of coal ir
Guernsey county fully one-third.-
Cambridge Sun.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-03
Wash About Days.
Disease with Medicine.

Not house cleaning time but spot
touching fits,
Windows blurred with
Little round pats from baby's lips
And "qeeky swipes from its finger
tips,
Glints of sunshine point to the sum-
mer's dust.
Touch up spells, house cleaning feel
ers. Sponges 1c to 81. Chamois skin
from the way down big for a nickle
piece, to 81. And what whoppers, big
huff for rug. Goods are right, I'm
almost right, you're right if you buy
right, to buy right buy of me, that's
why l write so right about right prices.
With a sympathetic tear for your
housecleaning troubles
I'm yours for business,
WILL S. RICHARDSON,
Cut Rate Druggist.
Open Sundays.
127 Greene street. Phone SO.
Marietta, Ohio.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-03

Goshen, I'll.
Genessee Pure Food Co., lie Roy, N. Y.
Dear Slrs-Some days since a pack
age of your GRAlN-O preparation was
left at my office. | took it home and
gave it trial. and have to say l was
very much pleased with it, as sub
stitute for coffee. We have always
used the best Java and Mocha in our
family, but am free to say like the
GRAINO as well as the best coffee !
ever drank,
Respectfully yours,
/ A. C. JACKSON, NJ. D.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-03
REAL ESTATE

For sale or trade. Houses, Lots and
Farms. A good 3-story Business
Building on Front below Butler for
sale. Dwellings and lots at all prices
in all parts of the city. A bargain in
a millinery store if sold at once. Good
location and trade. Give me call If
YOU want good investment or home.
ED FLANDERS, 1875 Putnam Street.
Phone 16l.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-03
HAMNoLD & HART,
Real Estate Hustlers.

Office: Corner Front and Putnam SITS.
Watch his Spa e tor Specials.
Fifty Lots in Williamstown.
New Modern room House Up
per Front Street, 81 800. A good
43 acre farm, crop, 2 horses, l
COW, hog, new farm implements,
good timber, House and Barn etc,
will trade for city property.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-03
Geo. B. Sunderland, Headquarters 70,

Geo. B. Sunderland, Headquarters for
Real Estate, opposite Union Depot Mari
eta, can accommodate any prospective pur-
chaser in anything he wants whether city
property or farm land. Good residence prop
erty in all parts OF Marietta for sale at bar
gains. Business locations and farm property
of all kinds. have 100 lots which can Offer
on the installment plan at most favorable
prices. If you want to buy or Sc i or exchange
real estate you should not miss calling on
Sunderland. He can give you exactly what
you want and make the terms to suit the pur-
chaser. TA,ephoLes; ONCE A residence. 23S.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-03
Church Social.

The Young Peoples Society of the
German st. Pauls church will give a
social Thursday evening, October 4th.
at Mrs Charles Mosers, 41O Prospect
street. Everybody invited.
Tues, Oct 2-2t.