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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-17
REPORT IN THE
ROBERTS CASE
Special Committee Agree as to
PuIygamOus Status.
DIFFER AS TO PROCEDURE.
The Majority is In Favor Of RuhaTts' ES-
cluSlOn From the Outset.
MINORITY TAKES A DIFFERENT VIEW.
HI Report in Favor Of Sealing ROb3ts on His
Prma Faols Rghs and Then ETpsNlng
Him Statement Of Facts.
The Majority is In Favor Of Roberts Ey-
cIuslOn From the Outset.
MINORITY TAKES A DIFFERENT VIEW.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE special
tatives TO investigate the case OF Brig
ham Roberts Of Utah, today reached
a final conclusion. On the polygamous
status OF Mr.. Roberts the committee
was unanimous and agreed upon a
formal statement OF facts. on the
question of procedure to be adopted
the committee was divided. The major
ity. consisting of all the members ex-
cept I.tttleheld OF Maine, and De Ar
mond. favored exclusion at the outset.
Messrs. Littleheld and De Almond will
make a minority report favorable To
seating Mr.. Roberts on his prima facie
rights, and then expelling him.
The statement of facts found byShe
committee is as follows:
1--WE find that BH. Roberts was elect
ed as a representative to the 56th Con-
gress from the state of Utah, and was
a the date of his election above the age
of % Years-IhaL he had bean -fel-s4ese-
than years a naturalized citizen Of
the United States and was An inhabi-
tant OF the state of Utah.
"Rses further find that abort 1873 ne
married Louisa Smith. his first and
lawful wife, with whom he has ever
since lived as such and who. since their
marriage, has borne him six chiliren.
That about 1886 he married as mis-
plural wife, Celia Dibbie. with whom
he has ever since lived as gu II and
whom, since such marriage. has borne
him six children, of whom the last were
twins, born August H. 1897
THAT some years after his said mar
riage to Celia Dibble he contracted an-
other plural marriage with Margaret e.
Shipp, with whom he has ever s.nce
lived in the habit and repute OF mar
riage. Your committee is unable to fix
the exact date of this marriage. IL
does not appear that he held her out as
his wife before January, 1897 or that
before that date she held him out as
her husband or that before that date
they were reputed TO be husband and
wife.
THAT these facts were generally
known in Utah, publicly charged
him during his campaign for election
and were not denied by him.
THAT the testimony bearing on these
facts as taken in the presence OF
Mr. Roberts and that he fully cross
examined the witnesses, but declined 10
place himself on the witness stand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-17

A brilliant weddins occurred at st.
Stephens church at II o'clock TINS
noon. The principals were Miss Theo-
dora Ledyard Colt. daughter of Judge
and Mrs. lie Baron Bradford Colt, and
Mr. Edwin Arlington Barrows.
The.prominent social position Of these
young people caused St Stephens to
be filed. and while II was high-noon
wedding there were plenty of elegant
gowns and wraps to give TO the assem-
blage a bright and picturesque coloring
and aspect.
There were no bridesmaids. Miss
Mary Louise Colt sister Of the bride,
was maid OF honor She wore a gown
OF pink. with large pink picture hat.
and carried a bouquet OF pink roses.
The brides gown was OF ivory-satin'
en- train, and almost covered with price
less lace. a family heirloom. Her veil
was OF tulle and was fastened with or
ange blossoms. Her bouquet was OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-17

Quincy. Mass. Jan. 17-An explosion
occurred this morning which resulted
in the serious injury TO three working
men.
They are Michael Connors Daniel
KelIiher and Fred Dwyer.
Water pipes are being PLACED along
Main street through "a territory that
abounds JOB lodges of granite, aud unch
blasting has been necessary FOR the pur-
pose of iooseuinu tho rock Last night
an apparently successful BIAS was fired
and the mon were az work rcugvinr
the broken stones this morning. Tie
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-17
FORT BsYARD DISCONTINUED.

washington, Jan. 17.-Fort Bayard
n NJ, has been discontinued ms a gar
rison post and the buildings viii be
turned over 20 the surgeon general OF
the army for use IN connection WIN inc
General hosoital 10 be established there
as n sanitarium for the treatment of
officers and enlisted men Of the army
suffering from pulmonary troubles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-17
WORKMEN INJURED BY
EXPLODING DYNAMITE.

nick of one OF the men suddenly struck
dynamite cartridge which was uf.
fired last night and a terrific eNpH"i.r q
occurred. The men We're thrown hHl i4
from the hole IN which they werc worN-
ing. accompanied by Immense pier s ct
granite. heavy timbers and quan4 80
of earth. The shock was felt fof g icn,
distance and many Windows were Alp-
ken.
Ambulance wcrc hastily tuuu1nol
and Keuihcr and Connors wore rcrl7N-
cd 20 their homes nwyef tho most s'-
vercly injured was taken 90 ihe nHsrs.
Gal where little hope is expressed as -,
his recovery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-17
J. A. FOSTER COMPANY,
Weybosset and Dorrance Streets
APPELLATE COURT ENLARGES
RECEIVER COOKS POWERS.

The decision of the appellate court on
the motion of complainants TO extend
the receivers powers in the case OF
Smith Granite company ct al. VS.. Jo-
seph Newell & co. is favorable to the
complainants. In the rescript handed
down today the court says;
The court is OF the opinion that the
best interests Of the business and OF the
-party To whUrrT quarries shall ulti-
mately go, will be preserved by extend
ing the powers of the receiver In ac-
cordance with complainants motion,
which is. therefore. granted.
Having reached this conclusion 1t
becomes unnecessary to pass upon Uhe
motion of the respondent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-17
pnonosrsphs and Records

Mr. ockel, IS wcybossct street, mas
Arge assortment OF Genuine kdison Master
Records; no seconds OF imperfect copies are
offered by him his stock of Genuine Edt
son Photographs Is well worth examination
being far supeuor 10 the imitation talking
machines on the market Prices from $3.50
TO slOO. The concert going on here IS con
,inuous performauce worth listening TO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-17
CASE or TE BUNlESFATP.

Hamburg. Jan. IA cablegram re-
ceived by the owners OF the Bundes"aih
at Hamburg. says all the carg) Of that
steamer mas been discharged and en-
tirely agrees with the manifest The
prize court has not yet rendered a de-
clsion,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-17

The New York. New Haven anil Hartford
RoiIroed Cumuany WILL CEASE OlIRAT-
ING the Warwick and oakland Reach
Branch CAubutn md ButtouwoolSI nNer
January rs. laOn. Tickets viii De Withdrawn
from snle. aud outstanding tickets VIII be
redeemed unon application Ht the unlrc ot
the Providence Pa+~eng. Agent Union
station, Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-17

Mr. ockeL - wcybos-ct street. has put in
n complete line OF Genuine Edison rhono
graphs and Records ANY instrument IRON
ockers l. sure 90 Dee perfectly nd listed ana
right. CALI and hear the concert An The
atest records in ample supply.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-17

Take Laxative Bromo QuInine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II %
falls 20 cure T. w. Groves signature
~ on each box. 2Jc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-17

AGENTS wANTED-FOR SELLING
coal IN the city. Apply between 2 and IL
@ m, q. Brauer, 32i y Main stret.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-17

For Cuts. Eieeuo,ypes and 7rintns,
iustou. cotue. Eddy. lie I work. low prices
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-17

A child's disposition may be ruined
through existing defects i'm eyesight.
Children are often called dull and stu
pid by teachers and parents through
no fault OF their own. Perhaps born
with defect i'm sight they don't know
any different world from that which
they see through defective eyes. Mark
any peculiarities that children may
have In looking at objects at a dis
tance or near by. Squirting. frowning,
looking sidewise, with partially closed
eyes are indications OF eve troubles.
Better be Overcautious in. having a
child's eyes examined than TO take too
much responsibility into your own
hands. Examination is free here, al
though we are particularly painstak-
ing and patient with children.
Eye Glasses and Spectacles. IN.
all styles and prices, from ....... iUC
Gold-flled Eye Glasses or I mn
Spectacles .......-............... ssVV
Special offer-Solid Gold Eye q nm
Glasses or Spectacles for .......Z,uu
OPERA GLASSES.
We havei recently taken account OF
stock, and find that we have too many
OF the finest makes OF opera Glasses.
To clear them up we've marked them
at bargain" prices
A good pair of optra Glasses. 1 nm
in black leather. 81. s1.25 and IuV
Chevalier Pearl opera Glasses, q nm
were s2.75. now .Z'uO
Marchaud Pearl Opera Glasses. Ann
were -, now ........s....ss..sss bSV
lie Fills Pearl opera Glasses. < nm
were s6.25. now -, .J'VV
lie Marie Pearl Opera Gssses, 7Sn
were $3.50, now ..................f'V
Opera Glasses. with Lorgnette
handles i'm pearl and enam-
eled. In fancy patterns, were Q7E
sll.50. now .....,.,............'o "
lie Marie Pearl opera Glasses,
detachable handle, were $3.50, o Or
now ;....''''''.''''''''''
Hundreds Of others at attractive prices
at our Optical Department
J. A. FOSTER COMPANY,
Weybosset and Dorrance Streets
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-16

One OF the grOssest pieces of campaign
carelessness, amounting almost If not quite
to criminal carelessness itself, was that of
which the Anti-sal0On League of the state
was guilty Of In a supplement to its
regular publication, the league, through its
officials at Lansing, published what 1t repre-
sented to be the vote of the Michigan house
OF representatives on bill to allow the
saloons of the states to be kept open on the
Fourth of July. The almost criminal care
lessness of the way in which this matter
was handled may be seen when it is said
that the vote reported was vote upon an
entirely different matter which had absolute
ly no connection whatever with the matter
referred to, while the vote on the bill which
was referred to was on the page following,
where any man or any boy of even ordinary
brightness would have had sense enough to
follow the descriptions of the bill and have
looked for 1t. The League stated that
Representative Mason voted for the bill
while the House Journal shows that he
voted against 1t every time 1t was brought
mp. For Representative Mason 1t
was another strange piece of hard luck
which was not discovered by his friends
until a day before the election and after It
was too late to do more than very imperfect.
~ correct the misstatement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-16

The official returns show that the repub-
licans carried Nebraska for Mckinley by a
majority of over 1000, elected the entire
state ticket and have majority of five on
joint ballot in the legislature-the latter
epsuring the election of two republican u.
s. senators. All Of which and particularly
the latter, is a cause for rejoicing on the
part of the republicans of the entire country.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-16
WASHINGTON STAR PRAISES
M'MILtAN
Michigan oSenator Has Done Excellen,
Work for State and District,
the Paper Says.

Michigan oSenator Has Done Excellent
Work for State and District
the Paper Says.
WASHINGTON Nov. t3.-The Washing
ton Star has the following editorial:
complete returns from the election In
Michigan .show that the next legislature
will contain 100 republican members out of
q total membership of 1872. All of these
100 members favor the reelection of Senator
James Mcmillan, and so his return to the
senate for third term is assured under the
most complimentary circumstances. The
legislature will be virtually unanimous in
commissioning him for six year term
This Is an unusual preferment for a
national legislator, but In Senator Nc
Millan's case 1t lie by no means surprising.
He has served his state most faithfully, and
has at the same time contributed to the
dignity and ability of the senate.
THE local interest In the reelection of
Senator Mcmillan Is obvious. Since his
connection with the legislation began he has
devoted himself assiduously to the welfare
OF the capital, and his sympathy with the
various broad schemes.of district betterment
has been of practical value on many oc-
casions. AS chairman of the senate distric,
committee, his influence In this field is I'M
mistakable, and 80 we'll and satisfactorily
has he wrought In this capacity during the
past decade that the district today along
with the Michigan legislature are practi-
cal unit in favor of extending his term OF
service
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-16

x-Quartermaster-G General W l.. White
returned to the state on Wednesday after
an absence of about year. Yesterday he
presented himself before the circuit court at
Lansing and refused to plead, the court
entering plea of not guilty. Mr.. White
gave bail in the sum of $4,000 to appear
Nov. 26th. 1t is understood that he will
then plead guilty and make statement
covering the entire transactions relating to
the famous military steal
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-16

1t Is stated by the postofice authorities
that at the end Of this fiscal year 1890
rural mail routes will be in operation In
this country, and 1t Is estimated that within
the coming year $500 more routes will be
established. An appropriation of 50, 500, 900
will be asked for.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Clark ID. Smith have issued
Invitations to party OF friends for q six
O'Clock dinner at the Grand Central this
evening lin honor of the defeated candidates
and county officers-elect."
The Civil Service Commission has Or
dered an examination for carriers and
clerks for the Owosso postofice to be held
December 18th. Applications must be
filed with Miss Matlock, secretary of the
postal board, by December 7th.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-16


RESOURCES.
Amounts due on county pledges .......s760 81
Due on persi pledges estimated good. 200 90
LIABILITIES
Loan from Berrien county. ..".........slO0 90
The report shows that fifty-nine out
of the eighty-three counties in the
state have paid something towards
the support of the state work.
Twenty-Five counties paid their
pledges in full, nineteen of them hav-
ing overpaid it.
Eight counties made pledges, but
Paid nothing. We hope these coun-
ties will be among the first to pay next
year.
have tried to keep correct ac-
count with each county. II any errors
are found, kindly advise the treasurer
with full particulars.
w. M. BRYANT, Treas,
Kalamazoo, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-16
THE OWOSSO TIMES.
'OWOsSO. FRIDAY. NOV. 10, 1900.

Gov. Pingree will undoubtedly call a
special session of the legislature early next
month to consider taxation measures,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-16
CONFEREN

This morning was another morning
OF conferences, three being held stimuli
taneously in the Congregational and
Baptist churches at ten o'clock.
Rev. w. II. Vincent, of Detroit,
met the superintendent and officers
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-16
RORN[1H CONVENTION.
Michigan State Sun
day School Associa-
ton at OWOSSO.
One of the Best Meetings in His.
tory of Organization.
Notes and Summary of the Different
Days's Proceedings.
Concluded from page Two.)
"WEDNESDAY MORNING.


The report of the general secretary,
Mr.. Alfred Day, followed the report
Of Mr.. Reynolds. After brief ref
erence to the fact that he has but
just completed his first six months
work for the Michigan association,
Mr.. Day spoke in part as follows Of
the work of the association: The pur-
pose of the organization is evangelical
tion. This it attempts to bring about
by organization, and through it, in
formation. The association therefore
works for organization that it may Sc
cure the most effective means for
reaching every soul with soul uplifting
power Of the gospel of Christ. All
this secured, the evangelization of the
entire state is the one object sought.
This then has been the object of the
visitation of the 46 out of the SO coun-
ties of the state which he had visited
during the six months in which he had
been at work for the association.
These counties are distributed
throughout the entire length of the
the state and the condition of the
work in the state as shown by county
conventions is summarized as follows:
Eight of the counties visited had
either no county convention or one in
which the organization was practi-
cally only local affair. Four more
had but the merest form of an organi-
zatiOn. Nineteen others had the
county apparently well organized even
to the townships and the spiritual
atmosphere was good but the educa-
tiOnal work, the normal training, the
missionary work such as the home de-
partment and other similar work, were
neglected. In the remaining fifteen
counties the thrOb of life prevailed
every department showing condition
of life and progress unsurpassed so far
as Mr.. Day knows, by any county in
the international field.
In regard to the organization of the
counties, Mr.. Day said that the county
executive should be represented at
every township convention, and the
work of the state as we'll as the coun-
ty should be brought before the local
workers. Every township president
should endeavor to secure the appoint
ment Of faithful township officers, Cir
culars for the information of whom
may be obtained on application to the
state Office. Then honor the RESPONSE
bility of the township officers by leav-
ing the township schools in their
charge. Have no useless offices. Dis
tribute regular two cent apportion-
ment among the schools according to
their enrolment. This would provide
ample means for the work of evangeli-
zatiOn which the state association has
in hand.
TREEsURER's REPORT.
Following is the treasurer report
which Will be read in the convention
by Treasurer Bryan tomorrow morn
ing,
RECEIPTS,
Collections at Battle Greek III Is
Loan from Berrien County 100 90
Loan from Kalamazoo I" 200 90
From counties pledges paid 3,0l8 Al
From personal pledges not
included with counties ..... 90 50
From Individual Schools. 20
Total receipts...... ....... ss,44s 81
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1900-11-16

The pension OF Peter Hui, Durand, mas
been Increased to S12 per month.
County Clerk Beers has issued over 100
deer 6censes to ShiawSsse hunters.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Roy Bartholomew, OF
Mason, have removed this city to re side.
According to the custom folio we'd by the
different city churches the ThaDksQivlng
services this year will I've held In the
Methodist church, the sermon to be preached
by Rev. g. Il. Hanks, pastor OF the
Congregations church.
Mr.. MOBILES, of moth OF town, who was
engaged in litigation with the Shiawassee
County Mutual Fire Insurance. 90. In r'-
gard to The payment OF AL Insurance. policy
carried 10y Nj. Mobiles 10 this company. has
been paih MS insurance. The jury
dlsazreen at the trial, but siucr that time
the matter has been compromised and Mr..
Mobiles paid $3.50. Perry Journal.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-06-09
No Erect On American Markets.

Chicago, May 3O.-On the very day
when the prohibitive measure was
passed by the German reichstag the
prices for all kinds of livestock rose on
the Chicago market and neither buyers
nor sellers paid any attention to it.
The prices of livestock are governed
solely by the law of demand and sup
ply, and the demand from Germany
has never been a sufficient factor in
the market to effect quotations in the
least.
During the five years, 1894 to 1898,
inclusive, the exports of meats and
meat animals from the United States
to Germany have averaged only rs
per cent of the total expectations of
those commodities.
The total value of such exports to
Germany during the five years named
was only SIS. 700, 600, whereas during
the same period our exports of meats
and meat animals to England amount
ed to S5O7, 977 900 in value, in compar-
ison with which the German figures
appear very small.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-06-09
General Conditions Satisfactory.

Havana. June General Wood
says: 1.-The general condition in Cuba
is most satisfactory. The revenues are
in excess of the expenditures. There
is less discomfort than you imagine,
and while the advancement of the peo-
pie is slow, it is undoubtedly more
satisfactory than the old way. A most
significant indication is furnished by
the fact that the preparations for the
election of municipal officials, on June
16, have been conducted in most or
derby manner. have not received a
single request for troops. The regis
tration of voters foots up $50, 600, one
half of the voting strength. In order
to preserve the best feeling 1 decided
to give the minority party representa-
ton on every board of aldermen and
the other elective bodies. do not an
ticipate trouble of any character as q
result of the elections.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-06-09
Five Bloody Riots.

st. Louis, May 31.-In a rioting
sense, developments were the worst
experienced since the strike on the
lines of the St. Louis Transit company
was inaugurated over three weeks ago.
The rioting was confined to the south
ern section of the city, and by nightfan
the police records shows that fully a
dozen persons had received bullet
wounds or been hurt by flying missiles.
Three of those hit by bullets received
what are presumably mortal wounds,
and that no one was killed outright
seemed miraculous. considering the
great number of shots exchanged IN
indiscriminate fashion on the part of
the employees of the. company, the strike
sympathizers and the strikers them
selves There were five riots at differ
ent points in which bullets few.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-06-09
Lacked Thirty-Eight Votes.

Washington, June 4.-The house of
representatives, after a lively debate,
extending over two days, defeated the
joint resolution proposing a constitu-
tional amendment empowering con-
gress to regulate trusts. 1t requires
two-thirds vote, under the constitution,
to adopt an amendment to the consti-
tuition. The vote was 80 short of the
requisite two-thirds, 1872. Five Demo
Gratis, Nessrs- Campbell OF Montana,
McPhan of Massachusetts,, Scudder of
New York. Sibley of Pennsylvania and
Thayer of Massachusetts,, and one Sill
verite, Mr.. Newlands of Nevada, voted
with the Republicans for the resolu-
ton, and two Republicans, Mr.. Loud
of California and Mr.. Mccall of Massa-
chusetts, with the Democrats. These
were the only breaks from party lines.
The Populists voted solidly against the
resolution.