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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
NOT DIVORCED BUT
SHE MARRIED AGAIN.
Erroneous Newspaper Report the
CauSe--Woes of the StaffordS
Related i'm Court.

ton which already chsrged desertion and
extreme cruelty by the additional charge
OF adultery.
This charge OF adultery was based on
the second marriage.
Mr.. Stafford was q witness today and
he gave his wife very bad character HI
also said his father-in-law, with whom
his child now lives is much addicted to
drink and 10 the use of bad language. He
said he was married In 1894 and the
child. whose custody he seeks Is about
four years old.
Mr.. Stafford told about seeing the prep
arations for his wife's second wedding
from the windows or a friends house in
Central Falls. He went TO the friends
house that night with the intention of
going fishing. At the time Stafford said
he did not know Mrs. Stafford had the
right to get married He claimed his wife
Is not proper person TO have charge OF
the child.
On cross-examination Mr.. Stafford ad-
mitted that in over two years he had only
given his wife sc. This was paid under
an order OF the court. He also admitted
that during the past year he had made
from $3.50 TO S25 a week but had given
nothing towards the support of his child
He did not deny having been arrested
for an assault on his wife or that he was
arrested for an assault on another person.
In redirect Mr. Stafford, whose home
Is at Central Falls. said his wife had him
arrested many times for trifiing causes.
Among other statements made by Mr..
stafford was one that the child used very
vile language on ono occasion when Ii
was brought to see him.
Mrs Stafford testified she left her hus-
band nearly four years ago. At present
she works I'm the mill at Hills Grove and
her husband knew where the child was.
but did not visit II.
She claimed sine saw her husband at
Crescent Park last summer arm-in arm
with two women. Mrs. Stafford said the
child had been clothed well and that she
s able to support Il.
A number OF witnesses gave Mrs. Staf-
ford's family with whom tho petitioners
child Is living, an excellent character and
judge Tilnghast refused the petition
James c. Collins, Jr., represented Mrs.
Stafford.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
May BE
BURNED
AT STAKE
Mob Searching for Gibson,
Who Tortured His Child
to Death.

Chicago. .Dec.s.-A special from Cattlets-
burg, Ky. says:
William Gibson. the man who has been
long sought for torturing and killing his
daughter. was captured yesterday at
Irwin Hill. Carter county, and was
brought to the house OF Sheriff Davis,
who resides about two miles outside the
city. after dark.
County Judge l.. +. Everett made an
order removing the prisoner for safe
keeping TO Maysville. Deputy Sheriff
Gregory and Jailer r. s. Hurd left the
city for Russell KY. where they will
take the train to Meysville.
Further along the line the train was
boarded and the coaches searched, but
no sign OF the prisoner was found by
the searchers. At various points crowds
are collecting waiting for the news of
the capture of the prisoner by the mob
and IL is certain that II he should be
taken he will be burned alive.
II is thought the officers having heard
OF the mobs at the depots have taken the
prisoner of the train at some small VIII
lage and are now In hiding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
MISS CLARK SUING
] FOR BREACH Of PROMISE
Seeks $4,000 Damages From Job
W.Cory, Who, She Alleges, Agreed
to Make Her His Wife.

The trial OF the $4,000 suit for breach
Of promise OF marriage brought by Louisa
I. Clark against Job w. Cory was again
begun in Judge Dubois court before .
jury this morning.
Miss Clark is no longer a young woman
and Mr.. Cory has reached thu age Of dis
cretion. He resides in Norwood.
The first fateful meeting Of the parties
was at the state hospital, where Miss
Clark was n nurse. She saw Cory three
or four times there. After she left the
institution Miss Clark said she met Mr..
Cory on the street. ~ was impossible for
her 10 say who spoke hrst at that meet
ing.
There was a conversation followed by
a walk from Exchange place UP West
minister street. Mr.. Cory asked permis-
sion to call and also 10 take Miss Clark
out riding
Miss Clark told him she did not go rid
ing with gentlemen unless she knew them
very well.
Miss Clark on cross-examination eaid
she had worked in the Atlantic mills. had
been a canvasser for two papers. one be-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
MAYNARD GIRL.
Margaret NCH1nna Tries to
Escape From Oiiic.r--Sant
10 !hs Reform School.

Margaret McKcnna. Is years cid. was
last March placed upon probation for
being r lcvd and wanton
She promised TO do better md was al
lowed 10 90 home.
Later she was found In house on
Paradise Row. In olueyville. ard taken
back 10 Miss Denehys house OF refuge.
Cne day wien Miss Denehv was ont of
town Margaret pod ara remained IN
hiding until this veok vhcn shc -as lo-
Gated IN a house CD Cculredsle
A ctpias was ..rt-i snd Town Sergt.
K!nnocom vas ycstsrday sent TO bring
her In. bet ohiic be nat waiting For Mar
garct TO dross hrrself q, g!ri Jumped
ort OF n rcsr plnaoy glI made her es-
cape. She didn't Get rar hovrver. ard
sforc noon was In cell m the Central
station
~ shc threatened 10 XIII herself Mr,
rllnkhast toc" f-om rer her ribbons
Eartcrs ard Other things with which ghe
might possibiy fcek TO strangle hcrsr
md sat beside her cell thc renisnder or
fhc day and this morning. while Mirr
N lls watched her all night
Judge sveetland sentenced the girl TO
The oakhrwn school during her minority
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06

ING q church publication. She also told
very effectively about her Red Cross ser
vice during tho war with Spain.
She had intended 10 30 TO Cuba but
disease on q transport and the sudden
close OF the war limited her service TO
work at military hospital in New York.
Tho promise OF marriage. IL is claimed.
was made early in 1859 during a carriage
ride and Miss Clark says Mr.. Cory gave
her $3.50 for a wedding trousseau.
The money was properly expended and
very shortly after MIR. Cory is alleged TO
have grown cold and careless.
Once Mr. Cory took her 10 dinner at
the Hawthorne. having previously told
her that IL was one OF the best hotels In
the state, and that when his sister came
from Weymouth Heights he took her 10
dinner there There were many rides
over Warwick country roads, Miss Clark
said, but she could not tell the road on
which the proposal was made.
There was a partial trial some months
ago, but before conclusion was reached
the case was taken from the jury. IL
was stated today Mr.. Cory was worth
about So. 600. and gives some attention TO
newspaper work.
Cooke e. Angel are counsel for Miss
Clark, and George A Littleield and AL
bert r. Greene counsel for Mr.. Cory.
Continued on page 2)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
DIVORCE CASES.
Judge Douglas Hears Testi-
mony on a Number Of
UncontsSted Petitions.

Judge Douglas today continued the
hearing OF uncontested petitions for d.
vorce. The following cases were heard:
Betsey Leonard VS.. Allen Leonard. Nom
support. Granted. /. Champlin for the pc
titioner.
Phebo Lapierre VS.. Adelard Lapierre.
Continued drunkenness and non-support.
Granted. j. J. Heffernan for petitioner.
Caroline J.. Latham VS.. Charles B.
Latham. Desertlon and non-support.
Granted. T. w. Robinson for petitioner.
Marie Godin VS.. Alexander Godin. De-
scrtion. Granted. T. w. Robinson for
petitioner.
Delevar Roy VS.. Joseph Roy. Non-sup-
port and living apart 10 years. Granted.
J.. w. Horton for petitioner.
Mary T., Reed VS.. William w. Reed.
Non-support. Granted.
Erie NJ Hendricks W. Ernest Hen
bricks Non-support. Granted. Page a.
Page for petitioner.
Lena Wallace VS.. Jacob Wallace. Non
support. Heard. j. A. Williams for petit
tioncr.
Mabel j. Mcdonald VS.. Franklin A. Nc
Donald. Desertlon and non-support.
Granted. Ballou 4 Tower for petitioner.
Walter l.. Lee VS.. Cora NJ. lee. Adul-
terry. Granted. A. A. McCaughin for Pc
titioner.
John r. Martin VS.. Lillian @. Martin.
Extreme cruelty. continued drunkenness
and desertion. Granted. a. A. McCaughin
for petitioner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
IN CHICAGO DIVES
Two Ministers VIII Accept tho
Invitation Of the Keeper
to Preach.

Chicago, Dee. e-The crusade against
vice has taken a new turn in this city.
In view OF tho newspaper attacks on the
"dives'the keeper OF two OF the most no.
torious. suggested some d..ys ago that the
minis srs preach In his places.
The offer has been accepted and Rev.
DIR. f. j. Goodwin, pastor OF the First
Congregational church, one OF the best
known clergymen of this city. will preach
in one OF the places next Sunday evening
The other place will probably be oecu-
pied at the same time by the Rev. Dr. d.
F. Fox, pastor of the California avenue
Consregat tional church. who is chairman
OF the forward movement here.
This course was resolved upon at a
Congregational mass meeting held In the
Union Congregational church last night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
George ". Jones, a Notorious
Criminal, Found Concealed
In a Bed.

Gardiner. Me-, Dec. 6.-Sheriff Charles
L. Piper OF Lincoln county with Depu-
ties wyler, Leavitt, johnson and Multi
gan assisted by Deputy Sheriff f. E
Ware OF Whiteneld have succeeded in
arresting the notorious criminal Geo. w.
Jones. better known as Wash Jones'"
This is the person wanted In Knox
county on the charge OF breaking and en-
tering. and the same who some ten years
ago escaped from the Wiscasset jail with
prisoners Reed and Peters by locking the
jailer in the cell. Attempts have been
made number OF times to capture
Jones. but up to the present he always
evaded the officers and made his escape.
His house has been searched repeatedly
without success, although he has been
shadowed within its doors. Jones has
declared that he would never be taken
alive and has threatened to kill any who
approach his house with intention OF
making his arrest. Last night the Off
GERS had given his house thorough
search at three different times and were
about 10 give up and depart when Deputy
Ware said that he was sansulne the man
was hidden somewhere within itf walls
and he was going to try IL once more
The officers proceeded tc a room I'm
which was bed with children upon il
apparently asleep. Removing the chill
dren, they found snugiy packed between
mattresses their prisoner. He was Inn
mediately handcufed. Offering no resist
ance and was takeu 10 the Wiscasset jail
where he is now awaiting orders from
the Knox county Officials on the charEs
Of breaking and stealing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
TWO KILLED.
Tramps Stealing a Ride Lost
Their Lives In SmaShuD
Near Butte.

Butte. Mont, Dec. s.-A serious wreck
occurred on the Northern Pacific at
Rocky, three miles west of Butte. last
night, in which two unknown men lost
their lives
East bound passenger train No. 2, with
eight heavily loaded cars jumped the rails
at Rocky switch. the locomotive. .wo
baggage cars and the express car being
demolished and left orosswise on the
tracks. One passenger coach also left
the rails bat was not overturned
Engineer l<ellam was badly injured.
Fireman ole Johnson was cut about the
h. ad and his back wrenched. Sngularly
not passenger was injured. beyond
severe shaking up. Two men killed wero
beating their way on the blind baggage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06

Some novel circumstances were dis
closed in hearing before Judge Tiiling-
hast in the Supreme court today on tho
petition of Charles w. stafford for the
custody of his child pending decision on
his petition for divorce from his wife,
Frances Stafford. Mrs. Stafford was mar
ried again last August
Mr. Stafford,s petition has been pending
for long time. There was hearing Of
the case by Judge Rogers last January,
but there was no decision. Then came
Judge Rogers serious sickness. In some
unknown way IL was announced In Paw
tucket newspaper that Mr. Stafford's petit
lon had been granted.
on the 18th day of August Mrs. Stafford
was married to a milkman who worked
on farm In Hebronvllle. Mrs. Stafford
Immediately left her supposed husband
on hearing there had been no divorce.
How she came to definitely know wheth-
er she was single when she married hus-
band No. 2, was the serving on her by
Mr.. Stafford of notice that he would ask
for an amendment to the divorce petit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
IN SOLE CONTROL CAUGHT AT LAST
Mr.. Joseph Mann Nov Pro-
prietor Of Business Formerly
Conducted by Mann & EcCIeS

The well known firm of piano dealers.
minister street, has been dissolved. Mr..
Joseph Mann, the senior member OF the
firm having succeeded TO the business and
will carry II on with the same business
sagacity. energy and push which has
characterized his phenomenal success in
ness prestige clearly apparent
lie is at once, as his motto suggests,
keenly alive to the publics interests"
This is shown in the effort he makes
10 attract and TO satisfy his patrons His
store is a model OF it's kind; large, artistic
and supplied with every modern device.
Here one finds pianos OF al the leading
makes OF prices and terms which will
command the attention, at once, OF any
interested person.
For the comfort OF his patrons Mr..
Mann has fitted up an extremely artistic
and beautiful Oriental room. The walls
OF this room are hung with costly fab
RIGS from easteren countries, while invit-
ing couches piled high with Turkish pill
lows and bagdads, give tho place most
allurlng aspect.
Mr. Mann il the treasurer OF the Busi-
ness Mems Athletic Club. an ardent lover
of sports and an expert golfer.
Among his friends he is known as
prince OF good fellows and a man with
unusual tact and versatility
lie has been successful as a writer OF
both prose ard poetry. has travelled ex-
tensively and brings 20 his business not
only the Indispensable requisites OF push
originality and energy but the refined In
stincts OF n gentleman, as well
with these characteristics Mr.. Mann's
ruccessful business future ~ n foregope
conclusion and we beapesk Tor him m
ever increasing prosperity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
HOLD UP FOILED.
Then the Angry Passengers
Wanted to Lynch Men Who
TFied to Rob Them.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-TWO attempts were
made to hold up cars on the west side
last night. The first was productive of
a fight and the final capture of two OF
the robbers by the crew and passengers
of the cars and came near ending in a
lynching.
Only prompt action on the part OF tho
conductor and motorman who FASTENED
their prisoners TO a patrol box and sum-
moned the police. prevented the enraged
passengers from wreaking summary
vengeance on the men.
Two hours later three men tried TO
hold up a car on West 10th evenue. The
car was chased two blocks by the bandits,
who fired several shots after It, but the
driver whipped up his horses and escaped.
The first affair occurred near Union
Park. In the fight two Of the three rob-
bers were captured. The third man fed
down the street followed by the angry
passengers.
When the pursuers Of the third bandit
returned after a fruitless chase and joined
the other passengers, the trouble started.
The crowd surrounded the car and do
manded the prisoners
Hand them out here" shouted one
man. We'll put an end to their business
right here"
There's lots OF good trees handy!'
shouted another.
Conductor Wilson refused TO give up his
prisoners and dropped the catches on the
doors. Motorman Moran slipped ont
the front door while Wilson was arguing
with the crowd and turned on the cur
rent The car sped rapidly northward
followed by a number OF the crowd, but
the former passengers were soon dis
tanced and gave up the chase.
Down town the prisoners were turned
over TO the police
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
In WRONG CAUSE
Lord Roberts Says Beers Have
Been Fighting -Honors Them
for Their vaIOr.

Durham, Dec. 5.-Lord Roberts on board
the Canada started for Cspa Town. lie
was given an enthusiastic send-off. All
OF the ships in the harbor we're deco
rated with flags
Miss Roberts. who accompanied her
father. has returned TO johannesburg
where she will join her mother and sis
ter going from that place 10 Cape Town
Prior 10 his departure Lord Roberts
made speech. during the course OF
which he adJurcd hts hearers TO hold ont
the hand OF fellowship 10 those who had
been their enemies.
when blessed peace Is restored" said
the Held marshal. you VIII tell them
that we are all one In one country, that
we have ono interest. and that we honor
them. They have been 1ghting for a
wrong cause. having been Induced 10 do
so by their misguided rulers. Neverthe-
less We honor them for fighting for the
liberty we ourselves so thoroughly be-
lievc In. And now, in the spirit os lIber-
~, truth. justice and freedom, we are
prepared 10 extend these privileges. which
every Englishman values TO those who
have been lighting against u.s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06

etc, appoint all superior officers and su-
perintendents. and, in a word. transact
all the necessary business.
IT'S MANY ADVANTAGES.
Then all taxes for schools. police ana
roads would have TO be imposed by the
state and would be paid directly into the
state treasury. BY such an arrangement
the taxes would fall upon all alike and
there would be no inducement for wealthy
men to remove into country districts to
avoid taxation.
But that is by no means all the ad-
vantages that would be gained, for there
would be a much more efficient police
service, particularly In the country towns,
whore 1t Is at present about as bad as IL
can be.
Roads worthy OF the name OF high
ways would be constructed, and the
farmer. who would kick at first. would
be greatly benefited. especially IL he lived
in Johnston. Scituate and Foster.
Then again political chicanery would
be eliminated from the schools. teachers
would be appointed on their merits books
and supplies would be bought on a busi-
ness basis, and studies would be estab-
lished on common sense method. and
tending towards a practical course OF ed
ucation.
TERRITORY QUITE SMALL.
"Of course, you will find some people
that will smile at my suggestions. but
you will find that IN the main they win
be men who have some political axe to
grind, and are afraid of losing the ex-
ercise OF petty patronage.
Remember that the entire territory OF
Rhode Island is no larger. and in some
cases not as large. as some counties
in the big states, and yet in these coun-
ties commissions and boards perform just
such work, and do II we'll
ITO the municipalities and towns would
remain the obligation OF providing water.
sewers and fire protection. and. OF course.
tax would be imposed I'm proportion to
the running expenses incurred.
II hope people will look at this mat
ter in the proper light for believe that
IL they do they will see that there is more
I'm IL than they at frst may perceive"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
WHIPPED SONS.
Fathers Executed Sentences
Imposed by Court on -Four
ThISVing Sons.

Evansville. Ind. Dec. 6-Four boys
were given public whipping here. They
are Walter Snyder, "a; ollie G. Gtiger. 10.
10y Allison. o and Gerhoid Yost, 10.
-ffhc BOYS broke -iffts freight -esF- p~s-
tcrday and stole n barrel OF apples.
When srraigncd IN The police court Judce
Wnfrey told the fathers OF the lads that
he would release thcu1 on condition they
would give them a good whipping IN the
corridors of the lookup
Thia was agreed 20 and the parents
used an old bike tire on the boys. The
lads we're given a hard throshing ana the
people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
SsnAIOsSHlp FOR TOwNs.

Duluth. MINI. Dec. 6-Former Con-
gressman Charles A. Towne confirms tho
report that Governor Lind had rendered
him the United States senatorship 20 sue
ceed the late Senator &. X. Davis and
said that he had decided TO accept the
nomination.
Mr. Towne was formerly a Republican.
but IN 1896 ne Joined the Silverc Republi-
can movement. HE Is one of the foremost
orators IN the west.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
HhRPER'S WILL FOUND.

Victoris. II. c., Dee. e.-Ths viii OF
T.. s. Harper. once wealthy rancher aud
mino owner in British Columbia. Caiifor-
mia. Nevada and Mexico, has been found
here.
Harper was Kicked IN the head by n
horse and lost his reason and 1hen his
fortune was lost and he died.
The will was made IN Ontario. Is years
aro. lie lesvee tl1J. 600 In direct bequerts
~ brothers. nieces and nephews. Ills old
friends believe he had some personal
property, but where II is they cannot say.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
Member Of City Government
Makes a Novel Suggestion
He Would Have All Police, Roads and
Schools Under State Control.
State to Impose Taxes.

There has been n great deal said lately
ing school commission for the city OF
Providence. and II is a fact that a large
number OF professional and business men
look upon such a proposition with much
favor
The News has already published inter
views with well known citizens on both
sides OF the question. and has reason to
believe that tho talk or a school COM
mission is something more than a bare
idea, but It remains. or course. for the
general assembly to take any action that
may be deemed advisable.
There are, however. some people ia this
city who would go far beyond a school
commission for the city. and would like
TO see such a commission created TO take
charge OF all the schools of the state.
Others would include a state administra-
ton OF all police. roads and schools, un-
der state boards, TO be appointed by the
governor or elected BY the legislature, as
might be deemed best
UNDER STATE CONTROL
A prominent member Of the city gov
ernment I'm discussing. the subject OF
taxation this morning. naturally spoke
of the number of wealthy men that have
left the city within the present year. In
order TO avoid taxation, or rather to
seek lighter taxation.
He said: az have a plan In mind that L
think would put stop 10 the exodus OF
wealthy men for this purpose. and I
think that IL II is taken under careful
consideration. many intelligent men will
see the forco OF my arguments.
Let the state take under fits charge all
the different police bodies, all the schools
and all the roads OF the state, each ono
OF these 20 be under tho direction OF a
state commission.
The state should pay all the expenses
OF these respective departments. employ
all persons necessary for the proper dis
charge Of the public service, such as
teachers, pRtromen, overseers, Iaborers,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
PNEUMONIA CAUSED Dsalg.

Rome. Dec e.--Ths cause OF ne death
OF Mrs. Abby SAGE Richardson's. tho
American actress, poet. draraiisi ani
critic. who died at Rome Tuesday,, was
pneuinonis
The funeral was held yesterday after
noon The coffin has been temporarily
placed in a vault
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
The chi-..s AimsaAe.

Thers is no work in the world Of
whiCh n SO NAM copies are printed snnu-
ally az OF the Chinese almanac. IL pre-
diets the weather and notes The dnvs
which are considered lucky or otherwise
for commencing any undertaking. for
marrying. burying or for apply inr rsme-
dies 10 diseases. a mckv DAY g. rot nee
is taken for constipation, INDIGESTION.
Dyspepsia. h'iorzness. liver or Kidney
troibies. IL will cure all these disorders
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
CIR STILL MFR VI G.

LIvad.a. Dec. 6--The following bulletin
was issued this morning by the cars
physicians
The car slept well all night long. His
general condition ara spirits arc very
normal"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
ANOTHER EXPLOSION VICTIM.

Chicago, Dec. G--Another name. maxi
ing seven In sll. was added tonight 20
thc HIT ~ fatalities frofn-tife -ioii-r--s-
plosion at the Northwestern railroad =
power house when Arthur J. Scsily died
az the county hospital Another OF the
injured. George Glllis. is reported worse.