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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-25
new Man
IN STATE
POLITICS
.'T
+. P. GarrettsOn Is Nominated
by Newport Republicans as
Their Candidate for Mayor

r. r. Garrettson. a well-known and
popular young business man. is the Re-
publican nominee for mayor OF Newport.
Years ago young Garrettson was sup
posed to be rich, but his prospective
riches through no fault OF his, took
fight. Last night he was the most talked
about man I'm the state, and all because
publicans of Newport for mayor.
When prospective wealth was not forth
coming. Mr.. Garrettson went to Newport.
engaged in business ana succeeded In es-
tablishing the largest business enterprise
I'm the place. Last night an organization
of business men. irrespective Of politics,
formed a Garrettson club.
Mr.. Garrettson was born in Rhlnebeck.
Duchess county, New York, and studied
at ST. Paurs school, Concord, N. H., and
at Dartmouth college graduating from
the latter institution I'm 1880. lie Is OF dis
tinguished ancestry, his great-great-
grandfather having been William Living
ston, the first governor OF New Jersey
One of his great-grandfathers was the
Hon. John Jay. the famous statesman.
chief justice OF the United States supreme
court and governor OF New York and an
other grea at-grnndfather was the Rev.
Freeborn Garrettson, one OF the pioneer
preachers OF the Methodist Episcopal
church. who preached in Newport prior
20 1900.
After graduation from college. Mr.. Gar
rettson entered a mercantile house I'm
New York city. remaining there one year,
after which he went into business for
himself. In 1884 he started HIS present
business IN Newport.
lie recently purchased the Joseph
Tuckerman estate, ono OF the finest places
N The local residential section OF the city.
He is a member Of the Casino the New
port Reading room and the Ciambake
club. and Of the Union and Players clubs
OF New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-25
ANGRY
CROWD
AT JAIL.
Threats Against -Four Prisoners
Accused Of Causing Jennie
BOSsChlete!'S Death.

New York Oct. 25.--Crowds surrounded
the Passaic County Jail in Paterson, n.
j., last night and threats were made
against Walter G. McAllister, George c.
Kerr. William a. Death and Andrew
Campbell, confined there on the charge
OF having murdered Jennie Bosschieter
so menscing were they that extra
guards wero put on duty.
The officials feared that IL leader ap-
peared at any time TO inspire the crowd
an assault might be made. There had
been fully 300 persons present during the
afternoon, but when the mills and fac
tories closed probably three thousand
gathered and the excitement was In
tense, but the majority drlfted away
without attempting violence.
A statement was made last night that
woman assisted In removing Jessie
Bosschieter unconscious form from the
saloon where she had been drugged TO
the hack. She had seen teh girl in the
back room OF the saloon and had helped
by lifting her out. opening the door and
standing guard until there was nobody
in sight 10 interfere.
Sculthorp, the hackman. said today that
woman whose name he does not know
was In saas' saloon at the time the dead
girls drink was drugEed and afterward
helped 10 put the girl In the cab
The police arc searching for this wor-
an and also for the drug clerk who sold
choral 20 McAllistcr. He has disap-
peared, but II II not thought that he has
left Paterson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-25
70 curt A colo IN ONE CAV

Take Laxative Bromo oulnine Tablets
All druggists refund the money N IL fails
90 cure f. w. Groves signature is On
each BOX. 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-25
After Two Weeks Devoted COurting
He is ACCepted--SpenCer Eddy
Was a Strong Rival.

secretary of the United States Embassy,
a fashionable man, and the best dinner
host I'm Paris. The rivalry between the
two has been as expensive and as In
teresting as any woman could desire.
Mrs. Leroy received the correspondent
seated at piano which was presented To
her by Mr.. Letter. whose large portrait
stood on its top. She sald
"Mr. Letter has been very courteous
to me since my arrival in Paris. He is
now on his way TO America, and | sail
on November IL. ] don't know what the
future may bring: Il would be premature
to say more My mother gives up her
Paris home and returns with me.
while here Mr.. Letter studied French
automobiles and he intends to have SINH
lar ones made at his business place in
Providence"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-25

Only a few weeks ago Joseph Letter
was In this city on business connected
with the International Air Power Com
many OF which he is an officer Since
then ne has been in Paris and the cable
brings the Information that he has just
left the gay French capital after two
weeks of desperate devotion to Mrs stuy-
vesant Leroy.
IL is understood that his suit has been
successful and that they will soon be
married
Letter heaped costly presents upon her
and devoted every minute to pressing his
euit. The action OF the romance was ac-
tolerated by the attentions of Spencer
Eddy to Mrs Leroy. Eddy is second
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-25
CROWN CLAIMS.
They Brought From 81 to
$3.50 When Sold at
Public Auction.

Seattle, Wash. Oct 25.-News of the re-
suit of the first auction of crown claims
in the Klondike, Oct last, reached here.
out of 500 claims. offered for sale. 20
were sold for prices ranging from 81 to
1880, the latter price being paid for a
claim on Gay Gulch.
The sale realized $4,000. The remainder
of 5000 claims will be offered for sale next
month and If not sold opened for reloca-
tion.
Dawson people are rejoiced over an or
der of the government abolishing crown
claims In the future claims abandoned
by their owners will be subject to reloca-
ton and will not revert to the crown.
Gold has been discovered 1000
yards back from the Yukon river near
Moosehide creek four miles below Daw-
son.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-25
HAD TO RESIGN.
Director Of Public Safety at
Columbus Accused Of Levy.
ing BlackmdlL.

Columbus, o., Oct. 25.--oliver NJ. Evans
director Of public safety, has rendered his
resignation in response to request from
Mayor Swartz.
Mr. Evans resignation was the result Of
an admission made by him and published
TO the effect that he had entrusted Ches-
ter Stands. citizen, with the regulation
OF gambling in the city.
The mayor has instructed the director
of law to Investigate charges that nave
been made that Stands collected money
from gamblers for protection.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-25
Charge of Murder of Drape Was
Not Sustained by Jury--ReleaSed
Man Congratulated.

Charles It. Mclaughlin, the state In
the charge of having murdered John II.
Drape. an inmate of the institution, las
been acquitted, the Jury bringing I'm
verdict of mot guilty." after a delibera-
ton OF two hours.
1t was about 2:50 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon, when the case was given to me
jury, and II was about 40 minutes before
5 o'clock yesterday afternoon when the
jury announced that IL had reached "A
verdict The customary questions were
asked of the foreman and the reply Not
guilty" given, TO which verdict the other
jurymen signifed their approval
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-25

Two minutes later Charles r Nc
Laughlin walked out into the court room
corridor, free man. He was heartily
congratulated by the a,torneys and court
officers.
The counsel who had defended him were
also heartily congratulated. For a mo-
ment or two after reaching the corridor
Mclaughlin was surrounded by those
anxious TO say kindly word TO him.
Then he went away with Mr.. Page.
The verdict was regarded as a signal
victory. for Page Cushing. the counsel
for the defendant These attorneys made
an able fight In behalf OF their client,
Mr. Cushing conducting the cross-exam-
ination and Mr. Page making the argu-
nent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-25
ALMOST DESTITUTE AT DEATH.

Cincinnati f,77t,t-t e. - IN rirrp-t-rfr~
tute circumstances. Mrs. Mary Allen died
In Covington. Ky At one time
she was the leading lady for Joseph JEFF
ferson In RIP Van Winkie" She also
played with the elder Booth and Law
renee Barrett and also with John McCuiy
logh. She was pc stoned By Mr.. Jefferson
and received monthly certain sum from
him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-25

N needing Designs drawn. cuts en-
eraved, Electroty pes made or Printing
done. place orders with J. J. Ryder Co.
q Washington, who does best work at
NV prices.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-29
NINE CASES OF SMALLPOX.
Report Of Board Of Health for the
Week Smallpox on the Increase.

The following nine new cases Of
smallpox were reported 10 the city
board Of health today; Bernce aged
2, Florence aged 8; Christina, aged s;
Fannie, aged Z; Frank. aged 10; all in
W. ~ Anderson's family 435 south,
Third West street Mary Bleak. aged
IL. ana her husband William NJ. Bleak.
aged is 36i north Second West-just
came heTe from ogden: Jimmie Gilbert,
aged l6. Gi6 Center street; David Cam
eron, aged As 2l2 south. Seventh East.
None were ever yacciuated. except the
latter. who was yaccinated when
baby. ....t-
The board Of health report for the
week ending today shows total Of Iii
cases OF smallpox in the city at present.
as against 30 last week. OF this num-
Der 40 We're reported during the week;
q Of them are In the pest lFuse
Two cases Of scarlet fever were re-
ported during the week. making eight
now guaranteed. as against 10 last
week. One case Of diphtheria only was
reported, making 7 cases now quaran-
tined. as against an equal number a
week ago No cases Of typhoid fever
were reported. and there are only
cases IN existence In the city as against
last week. There were 10 births re-
ported, males TO- females 3: deaths IA,
males 9, females S; four bodies we're
brought here for interment, and one
shipped away for lnterment elsewhere.
Ninety-seyen school children were
yaccinated today. making the total TO
date q3l .
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-29
American Economlcs.

Detroit, Dec. 29-The American Eco
nomic association concluded its sessions
today.
The first paper Of the day, that Of
Or. Th0rste.n Neblen ~ Chicago, on
Industrial and Pecuniary Occupa.
lions. was read by title.
THE next decade In economic the
Dry" a paper by Prof Frank A. Fetter
OF the Leland stanford University, was
also read.
The report Of the committee on uni.
form municipal accounts and statistics,
was read by NJ y. Baker chairman of
the committee.
The election Of officers resulted In the
reelection Of Richard 4. Ely, LII D.
as president Thomas Marburg Of Bal
timure. first vice president; f. n. Tay-
lor Of the University Of Michigan, sec
ond vice president: John G.. Schwab Of
Yale, third vice president Chas. II.
Hull Of Ithaca, y. Y, secretary and
treasurer.
Ii was decided 10 leave the matter OF
the selection OF the next meeting place
TO the executive committee and pref
erence was mentioned IN favor Of
Washington, at Christmas time, one
ear hence.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-29
HE IS THE GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN.
As Such Governor Pngree Refuses to be Dominated by Circuit
Court Judge-Says the Judicial Department Cannot Run
the Executive Division Just Yet.

Of my administration would not permit
Of my giving the matter attention,
"(Signed) II. 5. PINGREE."
After he had given out the telegram
Gov Pingree was asked whether he
had anything TO say in connection with
his action
Not a word" he answered. The
public can read the telegram and draw
its own conclusions
COURT EQUAL TO THE OCCASION.
Lansing, Mich. Dec. 29.-When the
contempt case against Gov Plngree
was called by Judge Wisner this after
noon. the court room was crowded. The
Judge read GOV, Pingree's telegram, and
said he did not understand the case
was against the governor but against
Hazen S. Pingree, the individual Judge
Wisner said he had no disposition to
interfere with the duties OF the gov
ernor and would therefore continue
the case until Jan. 2 In default Of the
governors appearance at that time, an
attachment TO compel his attendance
will issue.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-29
SICK STRANGER
WITH SMALLPOX.
Wandered AimIessIy and Uncheck-
ed Over the Business District
HE CREATED A BIG SCARE.
No One Seemed TO Know Where n,
Came from and No One stopped
TO Ask film.

Had he been the car OF Russia, the
owner Of the entire stock Of the stand
ard Oh trust and Gen. Dewet rolled
into one parsonage he could not have
created a greater sensation OF have
commanded such infinite respect. He
put In his appearance at the junction
OF First South and East Temple streets
at 1855 this afternoon and from that
time until he faded out Of sight in the
vicinity Of Third South he had the en-
tire sidewalk to himself Some people
did not notice him until he was within
a couple OF yards OF them. Then they
had engagements elsewhere. The popu-
lace lined up on the curb TO let the in
diyidual 20 by one lady, in her anx-
iety 70 Yacate the vicinity, picked up
her little girl and with a smothered
ejaculation, reached the street In three
bounds.
The man was evidently very sick
individual, judging from his haggard
expression and his erratlc gait. He had
a black felt hat pulled well down over
his eyes and wore his overcoat collar
turned up around his ears. He also
wore repulslve looking pustules on his
face the size OF n dime.
The attention OF a policeman was
called TO the perambulating injector,
but by this time he had faded out OF
sight besides the policeman said that
he had no warrant The attention OF
the board Of health was also drawn TO
the matter, but the board OF health said
over the telephone that IT didn't know
his name. nor was Il expected TO put
patrolmen on the streets.
From last reports the smallpox
stranger was still at large.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-29

Detroit, Dec, 29.--Gov. Pingree. who
was summoned TO appear before the
Ingham county circuit court today to
answer to the charge Of contempt, as
the result Of an interview in which he
attacked the court and prosecuting at
torney has refused 10 answer the sum
mons. He was cited to appear at l
o'clock today. but at 1880 the governor
sent the following telegram to the
court.
"As executive OF the State OF Michi-
gan and representing one OF the three
independent equal and co-0rdinate d.
visions Of the power Of the government
l am constrained, (meanlng no disre-
spect to the judicial Department., to
deny the authority Of the judiciary In
the premises.
Were l. as chief executive Of this
State, disposed to recognize the author
lty Of the judicial department on this
particular occasion, the official duties
pressing upon me In the closing hours
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-29
DECISIONS AND ORDERS.


The following business transacted in
Judge Hiles' court this morning.
Fred j. Leonard vs. l.. l.. Woodruff
ct al. motion for new trial heretofore
submitted overruled.
In case OF Margaret Parker VS. b. y
Quinn ct al heretofore submitted. decree
for defendants
Petition Of Chas II. Briggs for writ
Of habeas corpus granted and defendant
discharged.
Salt Lake City VS. Alma G. sadler
decree granted plaintiff quleting title
TO real estate described In complaint.
Demurrer oyerruled IN case OF Spen-
Ger Clawson ys James l.. Wrathall et
al. heretofore submitted. Fifteen days
allowed 10 answer
Case OF David Wrathall vs. n. Castro.
+. II. Uhllg q al vs. n. q. Castro;
David Wrathall et al va g.. Lavagnno
et al. thirty days additional time al
lowed 10 file bill Of exceptions on APP
peal. and stay OF proceedings granted.
Petition for James W Beddo for writ
Of haheas corpus was allowed and petI.
toner discharged.
Case OF 4. G. NJ /. VS. Earl Bros. ct al
order o. December "a. 1896. IN favor 0f
Mrs. Earl set aside, and decree Of fore
closure granted IN favor Of plaintiff. ex-
cept as TO Mrs. Earl. and only against
her interest In the property On ques-
ton. No deficiency judgment allowed
against Mrs. Earl but plaintiff 20 have
deficiency judgment against an the
other defendants by consent. order for
decree OF foreclosure entered this day
nunc pro tune as 81 July H. 1891
Jno. x. Foulks ys New Mammoth Coll
Mining Co. judgment ordered In ac-
c0rdanCc with findings Of NJ. l. Richie.
referee supplemental and final report
OF receiver confirmed and receiver dis.
charged and b1ndsman released
Case OF Jno. j. Cahoon W. Brigham r
West. demurrer heretofore submitted
sustalnnd
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-29
Charles H. Briggs, Another State
Prison Convict, Liberated,
BEDDO NOT so FORTUNATE.
iint1h County Convict Re-arrested
Hefore Leaving Court Room, while
Briggs STALKS Forth q Free Man.

Charles II Briggs. sentenced TO six
years Imprisonment In the State prison
on May I, 1900, on the charge OF Grim
inaIly assaulting oleyen-year-old
Maudie Kelly OF American Fork.
walked from Judge Hiles's court room
shortly before 10 o'clock this morning
free man.
The prisoner obtained his release on
a writ OF habeas corpus the ground Of
the writ being that he was Illegally
held by Warden G. n. Dow for the
reason that his conviction was secured
IN the Fourth district court on an in
formation filed against him by the dis
trct attorney the Supreme court hav-
ing recently ruled that such convictions
were void
Briggs had not left the court room
long, when in walked Sheriff storrs OF
Utah county who came up from Provo
on the morning train FOR the purpose
of re-arrestlng him When the sheriff
learned that Briggs had been allowed
90 go by the State prison guard. his
face, which Is never very pale took on
another shade OF the beautiful red.
why I've a warrant for the fellows
arrest" he exclaimed "and he should
not have been released until The officer
had been furnished with a written or
der from the court"
The police department was immedl-
ately notified, and the chances are
Briggs Will soon be In custody again.
Briggs had not been rearested up to
a late hour this afternoon.
BEDDO NOT 50 FORTUNATE.
James w. Beddo, serving a sentence
OF ten years for crImlnally assaulting
a l2-year-old girl IN Ulntah county.
was released on the same grounds to-
day lie was Immediately rearrested.
however. by Deputy Sheriff Johnson.
upon the authority ~ warrant from
the county where the crime was COM
mitted Beddo took his rearrest rather
hard and cursed his bad luck.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-29
WRECKAGE OF THE GREAT STORM
Large Quantities Thrown Up by the SeaSavng Crews OF
Wrecked Vesses-LOSs Of Life RepOrted-SailOrs
in Terrible Predcament.

The French bark Seine, from Iqulque
Sept. %. for Dunkirk has been driven
ashore at Herranporth, Cornwall. The
crew. numbering % men, were saved by
the rocket apparatus.
Paris, Dec. 29.-Advices from the ports
say the gale ragged with extreme vlO-
lence and that number OF fishing
smacks and coasting vessels have been
wrecked. Nine fish boats have been
stranded near Dunkirk, and three OF
them viii prove total wrecks. Their
crews were seen clinging to the rig
ging, but the majority Of them were
beyond reach OF the rockets. A life
boat CALAMITY rescued many Of the
fishermen. but ten Of them persisted
A brig was totally lost on the Sables
de Tonnes or her crew four men were
drowned and two reached the beach by
cllnging 20 barrels
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-29
LATE LOCALS,

The funeral Of the late Charles H..
Crow will be held from the Eleventh
ward meeting house tomarrow after
noon at ] o'clock The remains may be
viewed from the late home on First
South street tomorrow from 1880 TO
1890 o'clock.
All the spills In the city, except those
that are on dead ends, were ordered
shut on by Superintendent Hines to-
day. Shortage % water was the cause.
The Jackson Day program committee
viii met al the Knutsford az $3.50 ..
m. on Monday.
Mrs. L. a. Empey. superintendent OF
the corps Of Relief Society nurses an
nounces that there win be a meeting
OF that organization al her residence,
$50 east. South Temple. on Monday at
y, N.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-29
Want to Run as a Straight Pop
uIjst Party Hereafter,
CALL MR.. BRYAN IGNORANT.
Many Things said Regarding what's
Needed by the Country ina
Political Way.

ST. Louis, Dec. ga conference Of
Middle-of-the- Road Populists convened
In the ST, James hotel today In response
to a call issued by j. A. Parker Of
Kentucky chairman Of the national
committee Of that party for the purpose
Of discussing the future policy. About
ninety members of the national COM
mIttee were present In person, or repre-
scented by proxy. Neither Wharton
Barker nor Donnelly were present The
latter was sick Among those present
are 10 a Parker Thomas j, Reed aud
J, d. Johnson, OF Kentucky; W. S.
Morgan, OF Arkansas, Col Frank Bur
kett, OF Mississippi, A. c. Nantine and
Joseph II Ferris, Of Illinois, J, IL,
Hills Of Missouri; Col. j. $. Felter Of
Illinois; Col Thomas Wadsworth, OF In
diana, and Miss Clara Williams, Of
West Plains, Mo A representative Of
the Socialist party was present in the
person OF Prof George ID. Heron, Of
Grinnell. la.
Chairman Parker, In an address, said
that be believed In enforcement from
both the old parties and declared that
the fight should be carried forward
without any compromising, Mr.. Parker
said he had Issued the call 20 represen.
tatives OF all branches OF the Populist
party, but that the "fusionists' had
ignored Il entirely. The time was ripe,
fta Ftt ID
he desired 10 ask the representatives
Of other reform movements 10 stand
with the Middle-of- the Readers and
make the principles Of the latter theirs.
Prof Geo. ID. Heron. Of GrInnell, Ia,
who had been invited 10 be present,
was asked to address the gathering
on socialism. He said that the reason
Bryan was not elected was because
he was not o radical man. that he
represented eighteenth century philos.
ophy and was profoundly ignorant VI
the present political needs. Before the
last election a strange condition 81 ar
fairs existed one third Of the voters,
the speaker declared, were not SURE
how they would vote. They were not
In sympathy with the Republican par
ty. and, IN their extremity, saw no
refuge In the platform laid down by
the Democrats. The result was they
did the best they could. These voters
are now waiting for a definite clear
cut, radical program Of reform 20 be
presented TO them, and this they will
uphold The real issue Is America.
Prof Heron said. Is a clear-cut con-
nct between industrial democracy and
capitalism, or the old political absolut-
ism brought down TO date, There Is
no middle ground,
Representatives OF the different re-
form movements present were listened
to In the presentation II what, In their
opinion, was necessary TO bring about |
the reforms needed
a recess for luncheon was taken until |
2 p. m. when the discussion was re-
sumed by the Populists,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-29
WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES.
Charles g. johnson Files an Action
Against the Oregon Short Line.

Charles Il, Johnson. by his attorneys,
Wilson & Smith. filed suit against
the Oregon Short Line Railroad COM
pany today 10 recover damages IN the
sum Of $4,000 for alleged injuries re-
ceived on the defendant company's
road at McCammon. Idaho, on Nov a.
1899 Plaintiff, who is a luborcr, claims
he was at work on the day In question,
when train backed up, the cars OF
which ran over his Eft leg, nacessltating
the amputation OF that member The
negligence complained Is that the CON-
pany failed to warn plaintiff Of the
trains approach,