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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
CHARGES B0OKKEEPER
WITH S17OO SHORTAGE.

Before Judge Tillinghast in the ap-
neIldte division OF the supreme court
was nCard today the jury trial waived
case of Edgar l.. Logee VS.. John b.
Taft. Nj. Logee- was formerly in the
Jewelry business in this city, doing
business Under the name and style Of
Edgur l.. Logee a Co, and Mr. Taft
was his confidential bookkeeper from
1891 10 July 30. 1897. when Mr.. Logee
made a trust deed of all his property
10 Charles Briggs.
The suit is brought TO recover 81. 600.
o. So much thereof as the court may
find TO be due. In his bill Of particu-
lars the plaintiff charges Taft with
taking some OF the money entrusted
TO him and applying the same 10 his
own use. also that he did not correct
ly keep the books entrusted 90 him. and
took money belonging to the plaintiff,
and did not account for the same.
Robert w Burbank. counsel for the
plaintlff, said In the account that
would be presented 10 the court Mr.
Taft was credited with his salary and
there were some mistakes I'm the
books in his favor. The defendant
pleaded general denial Of the charges
against him. Expert testimony was
introduced TO show the amount due Lo-
gee was Sl,7OO.
Louis l.. Angel OF counsel for the
defendant. said his client wished to
take advantage OF the statute OF limita-
tlons, but had not done so because no
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25

bill of particulars could be seen until
today. Mr.. Burbank said counsel on
the other side had an opportunity to in
spect the books of Mr.. Logee, and had
done -A14-- -taiie- TRUST nave known the time
the transactions covered.
Judge Tilllnghast doubted II he could
admit any change i'm the pleadings. as
the case had come from the common
pleas division, but let the case 20
over.
Mr. Logee testified that Mr.. Taft
worked for him from 1891 TO 1898. and
at first received a salary OF SIS a week.
but on his marriage in 1892 got an in
crease Of $40 a week. Witness said he
first discovered Taft had overdrawn
his account in April. 1899. Taft had
continued in the employ OF Charles
Briggs after the latter had obtained a
trust deed Of the plaintiffs property.
ON cross examination witness admit
ted he had had other bookkeepers be-
sides Taft but they were, the witness
claimed. all under his direction. and
had no right to make entries on some
books. especially the cash book Wit
ness also admitted that other book
keepers had az times drawn checks in
his name.
Daniel r. Lyman 'was the expert ac-
c1untant called by the plainum Mr..
Tart took the witness stand and de-
MED having taken any money from
Mr. Logec that ne. TAFT. was not en-
titled TO. He explained a number OF
the incorrect items i'm the books
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
THIRD NATIONAL BANK
GOES OUT OF EXISTENCE.

At a meeting Of a majority Of the
stockholders OF the Third National
Bank. held at II o'clock this morning
and called for the purpose of consider
ing and voting upon the question OF
whether or not the bank shall go into
liquidation and be closed. under the
provisions Of sections $500 and 522t Of
the United states revised statutes, de-
cidel action was taken.
The meeting was held In the rooms
OF the bank. corner OF Westminster
and DorranCe streets. and over twor
thirds OF the stock WAS repres ntcd.
The stockholders unanimously voted 90
go into voluntary liquidation. thus en-
dorsing the recommendation made by
the directors OF the bank Few weeks
ago. This was tha only business trans
acgcd, ana the bank may practically be
said Co be already out of existence.
The Third National Bank has been
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES WILL
BE PUT IN SERVICE TONIGHT.

General Manager Potter Of the Union
Railroad company said today that the
electric locomotives would commence
this evening. 20 haul freight cars TO
and from the Henderson street station
OF the Harbor Junction branch. for the
accommodation Of the Dyer street mer-
chants There had not been any
special stress " business 90 necessi-
tate the hauling OF freight since Tues
day. and the Consolidated people were
transferring all the cars that were con-
signed TO Dyer street traders 20 the
Henderson street station, so that to-
night empty cars would be returned
and full ones would be hauled ont.
Mr.. Potter said that no difficulty was
expected i'm transferring the freight
cars from the Consolidated tracks 20
those Of the Union railroad company.
particularly as the Consolidated road
was exhibiting very friendly spirit
over the matter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
COURT RULES AGAINST DIVORCED
WIFE OF MILLIONAIRE BRIGHAM

Boston, Jan. 2j-The will OF the late
Robert B. Brigham. the millionaire res
taurant keeper. was admitted To pro-
bate by Judge McKim In the Suffolk
county probate court today. the appear
ance of Mrs. Frances G.. Brigham. the
divorced wife OF the testator in oppo-
siton to IL 20 the contrary nOtwith-
standing. The court ruled that Mrs.
Brigham had no standing I'm court to
confess the will.
The counsel for the w8ll introduced
IN evidence a certificate OF the clerk OF
the supreme coWU to The enect that
this court In 1856 had granted Mr..
Brigham a decree nisi OF divorce. which
will was years later made absolute. An
appeal Will De taken from the decree
allowing the viii.
c. O. l.. Dlllawgy and Charles EVIL
ley were appointed by the court as ex-
ecutofs OF the will.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25

London, Jan. 25.-The war office has
just issued the following dispatch from
Spearman's camp, dated Jan. 25, 1910
morning:
Gen. Warren's troops last night oc-
cupied Spion Kop, surprising the small
garrison, who fed. 1t has been held
by us all day. though we were heavily
attacked, especially by a very annoy
ing shell fire.
II fear our casualties are considera-
BILE. and 1 have TO inform you. with re-
grct, that Cen. Woodgate was danger
ously wounded
Gen. WaIIen is of the opinion that
Ee has rendered the enemys position
untenable. The men are splendid"
JUBILATION CHASTENED.
The jubilation over Gen. Warren's
achievement in capturing Spion Kop
Tuesday night is chastened by the
realization that his success is only pro-
visional, as il appears clear from Gen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
JUDGE ROGERS RESERVES HIS
DECISION IN MGOUGH CASE.

The taking Of testimony in the ~!i-
vorce petition brought by Margaret T..
McGough for a divorce from her hus-
band, Thomas f. McGough, and in the
latter's cross petition for a divorce
from his. 11ife-pas- concluded late yes
terday. Judge Rogers held the case for
advisement.
Mr. McGough denied every one OF
the charges of cruelty made by his
wife. The trouble between them, he
says was due 10 the business contro-
Versy he had with his brother. whose
wife was the sister Of the petitioner
i'll the present case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
He ADVOCATES.
Emperor Of China Gives Up the
Throne Of His Empire.
Names the Nine-Year-0Id Son Of Prince
Tuano as His Successor.

Shanghai Jan. 25.-The North China
Daily News publishes an edict signed
last night by Emperor Kwang Su. APP
pointing as emperor in his place Put
Sing, the 9-year-old SON OF Prince Tu-
ano. The new emperor will ascend the
throne on Jan. 81.
London, Jan. 25.-The Chinese minis
ter was evidently expecting news of
some important events at Pedn, for
when the story OF the empcrOr's abdi-
cation was communicated TO him by a
representative OF the Associated Press
he said:
Il have no official news on the sub
ject. I knew something was going on
i'm PeSin. but nothing has yet been Of
hCiauy communicated TO me. / am
greatly obliged for your information"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
SURRENDERED TO ESTsRH LEAGUE.

Cleveland, Jan. 2j.-President Ban
Johnson OF the Western league before
leaving Indianapolis last night said
that the National league had surreR-
dered Cleveland 10 the Western league.
although agreement has not yet been
reduced 10 writing and signed. A com
pany is being formed in Cleveland To
purchase the present National league
club from Robinson and go iato the
Western league. The present team will
be done away with entirely and Mr..
Johnson said a new one would be form
ed Of the best material available and
the game doomed in Cleveland Mr..
Johnson said these arrangements had
been made at a conference with Messrs.
Brush, Robinson. Soden and Rogers,
According 10 Mr.. Johnson. Louisville
Will not be taken I'm the Western leiuue
II being considered that baseball cam
NOT be successful south OF the Ohio
river under present conditions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
RECONCILIATION BETWEEN
VATICAN AND GOVERNMENT

Paris Jan. 25.-The Figaros Rome
correspondent says: There are many
comments ia government and religious
Circles ina consequence OF a speech OF
Cardinal Capecelatto. archbishop OF
Capau and prcfect OF the Vatican IL
bra of the reconciliation OF the vat
icau and the Halian government. Ia
which he said Pope Leo NlH WIS only
awaiting government capable Of ac-
cepung his invu- .on', These words
are OF grcat weight. because the car
dlnal enjoys the complete confidence
and friendship Of the pope.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
BIG STRIKE
AT LOWELL.
Six Hundred Tannery Operatives
Leave Their Work.
PLANTS COMPELLED TO CLOSE
Trouble Was Started by The Shavsrs 10 the
White Brothers Factory.
OTHERS STRUCK OUT or SYMPATHY.
Shaves Claimed Thsy We're Not 6vsn "a Fair
Share Of Tho woIk and That Their Wages
Hats Been Reduced.
Trouble Was Started by The Shavsrs 10 the
White Brothers Factory.
OTHERS STRUCK OUT OF SYMPATHY

Lowell. Mass. Jan 25.-Slx hundred
operatives OF the American Hide and
Leather company's tanneries branch
here went out on strike this morning.
AS q result the tanneries are closed and
the strikers have pickets stationed in
the vicinity. The strike was inaugu-
rated by the shsYers in the White Bros.
branch of the trust and other employees
quit work out Of sympathy. The shaw
ers claim that they are not given sufii-
cient work, the company having more
than fair share OF the work done by
machine instead OF by hand. They also
claim that their wages have been re-
duced. The men want these matters
righted and are holding out for a gem
eral advance in wages
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
DAY OF PRAYER AT
BROWN UNIVERSITY.

This Is the day OF prayer at Brown
university. There was a prayer meet
ing In Manning hall at $3.50. At ii
o'clock the public service was held in
Sayles hall. II was we'll ATTENDED.
Dean Upton presided. Rev. Daniel w.
Faunce. ID. d., led in prayer, after
which the Rev. Edward Judson, ID. D.,
OF New York city spoke.
Dr. Judson said in part: "Our sub
ject this morning will be 'Christ's Doc
tIdne OF Righteousness Where your
treasure Is there will be your heart
also. To be holy is TO be good. A Ger
man theologian said: / have always
studied theology that / might amend
my life The sermon on the Mount
discioses the method OF Christian right
eousness. The sermon gives us the ideal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
JEWELERS. EXERCISED
OVER FRENCH TREATY.

Members of the New England Jewell
ers tariff committee have been inform
ed upon good authority that the French
treaty as it was presented is liable to
be ratified This ratification it is under
stood has been agreed TO by senators,
and congressman at Washington, de-
spite the protest sent by every manu-
featuring ieweler i'm New England.
The committee upon learning OF the
matter Immediately formulated protests
and addressed them to the United
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
sfltm LOSES rpO PROMINENT CITIZENS.

salem. Jan. 25.-The deaths Of two
prominent citizens occurred here today.
The first was that OF William Mayncs.
q real estate owner and business man.
lie was born in ireland IN 1917 an came
80 Salem when he w1'e 20 years old He
served one year on the common council
and three terms as alderman lie leaves
twoAsons
The second de1th was that N William
Northcv who was born in salem in
1889 He was prominent IN the rpl ce-
tate and insurance business iie served
as an alderman in 1865
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25

States Senate and House of Represen-
tatives. The jewellers have but one
course left and that is to have the rati-
fcation postponed until after February
"a. which is the limit placed upon the
measure 1T Is said the iewelry clause
cannot be eliminated now, as the docu-
ment has been signed by the repre-
sentatives Of the two countries inter-
csted. Unless a postponemont is granted
II is claimed She jewelry industry nov
in the most prosperous condition will
be seriously affected
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
TO BUILD LOCOMOTIVES
FOR MANY RAILROADS.

The new management Of the Rhode
Island locomotive works ls meeting
with decided success. Among the new
contracts are those with the Mexican
Central. the Erie the Fhchburg. thei
Fitchburg Gulf. the Boston and Maine.
the Sea Board and the Minneapolis AMI
- Paul railroads. There is enough
work contracted for 70 keep the big
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25

plant constantly on the jump from now
until next September and another Cx-
cellcnt Contract is expected tI ~ clos
ed today. The railroad authorities who
are 90 place this order have narrowed
down their choice tO the Rhode Island
and another company and iho chances
are I'm favor ~ the local concern The
contract with the Mexican Central is
f5f eight big combination locomotives.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25

on the streets sent crowds of people TO
tie wal office, and the lobbies were
soon dllcd TO suffocation. In the ladies'
ioboy There were signs of the sad side
CT victory. A question often asked
was: when will the casualties be re-
ceiVed?"
SUFFERED GREATLY.
Though General Buffers dispatch is
dated today and speaks of Spion Hop
being captured last night il appar-
emily means Tuesday night. AS accord
ing to General Buffers dispatch the
small garrison was surprised" his
subsequent statement: Our losses were
considerable" indicates that the British
suffered greatly later from the shell fire
from further Boer positions. The state
ment that there was only small gar
rison at Spion Kop came somewhat as
a surprise. as IL was magined the Beers
were there in great force. and it is
taken IN some quarters to Indicate the
Beers were not so surprised Mt the as
sauIt as it appeared but previously
drew off their main body and left a
Continued on page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
NO DIVORCE
FOR VALERIE,
Judge Rogers Denied His Pc
tltIOn After Long Hearing.
DESERTION WAS CHARGED.
Wife Had Not Lived With Him for Ten
Years, Though Often Asked 10 DO So.
ALL THE TROUBLE CAUSED BY FALL.
After Mrs. VALERIE Fell She Rsiussi 10 Live with
Her Husband Daughters Testify Ia
IaTOr Of Their Father.
Wife Had Not Lived With Him for Ten
Years, Though Often Asked 10 % So.
ALL THE TROUBLE CAUSED BY A FALL.

The petition of George VALERIE for a
divorce from his wife, Maria VALERIE.
was heard by Judge Rogers in the ap-
pellate division of the supreme court
today. Mr.. VALERIE seeks a divorce on
the ground of desertion. and also be-
cause he has lived separate and apart
from his wife for 10 years. He former
ly lived in Fall River, but came here
August 2. 1898. His wife still resides
in Fall River.
Mr.. VALERIE said his relations with
his wife were all that could be desired
until the year 1883, when she fell down
stairs and hurt her head, and since
that time she had refused to live with
him.
Mr.. VALERIE said he sent for doctor
Immediately after her fall, and the doe
tor found Mrs. Valiere's head was in
jured. He admitted he was indicted
for an assault on his wife, she claim
ing her husband had thrown her down
stairs. The case was settled OUT OF
court, Though -pstffere- tf- rir.1i ne
was in any way responsible for the
fall.
A NoN-SUPPORT CASE.
Later Mrs. VALERIE had her hus-
band brought before the pro-
bate court OF Fan River for non
support and he was directed - Gay
her ~ a week Later the case was re-
view ed by the superior court q Taun-
ton, and Tie amount of the allowance
Was reduced Ca So week.
1t was stated that Mr.. VALERIE had
been cited before the former court for
falling to pay the allowance but I'M
stead of responding came 10 this city
and began divorce proceedings. Mr.
VALERIE said he was year AMI a day
here before he filed his petitions for a
divorce.
Mr.. VALERIE at one time ran big gro
cery store in Fall River but failed. Two
of the petitioners daughters have lived
with him since The trouble in 1883 and
two others have resided with their
mother, who works in a mill. Mr.. Va
liere now works in Pawtucket.
DAUGHTERS TESTIFY.
The two daughters who remained
with their father testified in his behalf
today They said they were in the
kitchen with him when their mother
fell down stairs. They were modest and
intelligent witnesses, ana said their
father was not responsible for their
mothers fan, nor did she claim he was
until a few days after she left him.
They knew of their father asking their
mother to come back and live with him
and OF her refusing to do so They said
their mother was "a kind and good
woman and that their father came here
TO get work All OF the family. except
the father, now reside IN Fall River.
Judge Rogers was not satisfied on
the question Of residence. He did not
see any special inlucement for Mr..
VALERIE coming TO Rhode Island, except
il was TO ESCAPE paying the allowance
ordered by the FAN River court and
denied the petition. Ambrose Choquet
and Judge Blaisdell OF Fall River repre-
scented Mr.. Naliere aud John T.. Conley
Mrs. VALERIE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
ratl RIVER OsUeGI'r Flsso.

Fan River. Mass. jar 2h-Dr Lauis
- Cabaua. member of fhc board ~
health. was this morning found guilty
I'M the district c0urf ~ Keeping n linuor
nuisance in his drugstore and With hi4
clerk Omer pcppin, was fined n total
OF $3.50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25

with the Genuine Mns'e- Records are bring
ing 80 many callers 90 M Ockers store. IS
Weybos-ot street that hc has decided Go
keep open evenings until soclock AMI >aiuf.
days until ~ New Records received every
day All ere are invited 10 the concert.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
AsIH lOluNTEEES iRR.Vr.

Washington. Jan. 25.-Gcnerai Otis
Informed the war department today
that the TRANSPORT Grant arrived AZ
Manila this morning with The 18th Vol
untear Infantry. Col W. l.. Duval. COM
mandlng.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25

consolidated with the Industrial Trust
company. and it's officers now have
desks In the banking rooms OF the In
dustrial Trust company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-25
lRs laAtHIREEY

The alarm from box 4si. .1,s noon.
waH for a ch mncF FIRE at Charles p.
M1stt's icf .tcnCo, No. ~ Brown street.
=, damage was done.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-18

The visitor passing through the plant
of Messrs. Libby, Mcneil Il Libby, Chi
cago, Is not only deeply interested In the
cutting rooms. cooking Kitchens, canning
department and the wonderful mechan-
ical contrivances for accomplishing the
work speedily. but |is Greatly surprised
by the vastness OF their industry of pack
ing and preserving dainty meats and spe-
cialties for consumers ell over the world.
Some idea of the enormous business Of
this firm can be obtained from the fact
that they require capacity for 100000
cattle and 100000 sheep per annum,
manufacture forty millions of cans year
or an. average of 400 cans day, and
require 1900 employees to meet the de-
mands Of their trade. Send a postal
card for booklet, How to Make Good
Things to Eat"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-18
Republicans and Trusts.

The Supreme Court has decided In
every case In which unlawful combina-
tons are attempted In violation Of in
terstate commerce that Congress has
power to legislate. 1t has therefore
sustained the views of Harrison, Sher-
man and leading Republicans which
are embodied in the Sherman law. ana
has rejected the doubts Of Mr.. Cleve-
land and his associates, which seemed
to prevent the two entirely Democratic
Congresses which followed the Con-
gress enacting the Sherman law from
taking any action hostile to trusts. In
this latest decision (the Addystone
easel the court has declared without
reservation that Congress has power
to legislate against all combinations Of
manufacturers which are In restraint
of commerce between the States. And
President Mckinley urges Congress,
which has the highest assurance Of Its
right to legislate against trusts preju-
dicial to interstate commerce. to
enact further antitrust laws.-lndian-
apolis Journal.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-18
why Times Are Better.

Warner Miller says: I'm all my busi-
ness career times were never better
than they are now" We have never
had so complete and scientific system
of protection Of American interests In
operation as we have now. That ex-
plains In part why times are better
now than ever before. For the other
part, we have never until now seen the
completed effects of the protective tar
iff. In the past we have been strug-
Cling, by means Of the protection of
American industries, to build up Amer
lean enterprises, to put them ON their
feet. To-day, In many instances, this
has been accomplished, and the sole
duty Of the protective tariff in regard
to these enterprises is to preserve to
them what they have already achieved
and to give them a chance to branch
out, now that, at last, they stand on a
firm basis. Times are better than ever
before, and they are likely to remain so
because protection is likely to continue
to be the policy Of the country.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-18

ton. an advance goes into effect In .
number Of the cotton mills OF Central
and Western Massachusetts,. Some OF
tho wooden mills also increased wages
10 per cent. Dec IS. These are outside
Of the American Wooden Company,
which made a general advance on Jan.
i, affecting 10000 operatives. while In
the Southern cotton mills an advance
is shortly to be made In the wages OF
about $4,000 workers. On Jan. the
Elgin National Watch Company put In
force new scale Of wages amounting
to an advance of to 10 per cent, and
affecting over 5000 hands. Thousands
of workmen in other parts Of the Uni
ted States started the year 1900 with
increased wages.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-18
Deafne.. Cannot BE Cureo

py local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one
way to cure Deafness, and that Is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an In
named condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets infamed
you have q rumbllng sound or imperfect hear
Ing. and when 1t Is entirely closed Deafness Is
taken out and this tube restored to Its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out Of ten are caused by catarrh,
which Is nothing but an inhamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot
culars. free
FL. CHENEY CO.. Toledo. o.
~ Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1900-01-18
Reward for Honesty.

When you ask for CASCARETS, Can.
dy Cathartic, and the man offers you tab
let's in bulk or something just as good"
he is trying to swindle you. We are look
ing for dishonest dealers like that, for
they not only steal our reputation and
business, but endanger your health with
cheap, unreliable and fraudulent substi-
tutes in order to make few more cents
at your expense. Write us and furnish
us with the evidence to convict such
frauds and receive liberal reward, at
once. Address Sterling Remedy Co., Chi
cago or New York.