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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-07
NOT IDENTIFIED.
Body Of Unknown Man Found
In the River Today.

A foater was discovered In the Provi-
dence river. this morning.
AS Patrolman A. J. Brown, OF the Gem
trail precinct was passing over the Craw-
ford street bridge, his attention was
called 10 a body which was near the river
wall.
Brown made fast to the body and tow
ed II to a convenient place to anchor IL,
and then notified Medical Examiner Per-
1ins.
The latter viewed the body and directed
Undertaken Monahan to take charge OF
IL.
The body was that OF man apparent
ly 40 TO AZ years of age. The weight was
about l60 pounds, height 5 feet
inches. The face was smooth and the
clothing was dark and evidently that OF
a working man. In one of the pockets
was 50.
Somebody identified the remains as
those OF a particular coal shoveler; but
the latter was located at home and since
then no person has called at the station
TO identify the remains or TO ask for In
formation concerning them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-07
A REUNION
Held By the Read Family al
South SeakOnk.

a family reunion was held at the Read
homestead in South Sechonk yesterday
afternoon In homer OF Miss Stella Read.
Representatives OF all the branches OF
the family were present and they made
the reunion one of the largest attended
and most successful ever held in the
Read family AS the homestead is situ-
atcd at Munroe's corners near the new
Providence and Fall River line eloctrics,
II was convenient To all to reach and
consequently every member of tno family
who could get out at all, attended the re-
union.
Miss Read, IN whose honor the reunion
was held, resides at tho homestead with
her brother. eX-Sclectman Charles r.
Read OF Seekonk The homestead is de-
lghtfully situated between 80 and 100 feet
from the road. and surrounded by spa
cious lawns that are covered by the
shade of tall elm trees.
About o'clock dinner was served In
tent upon the lawn. Upwards OF as
people partook OF the repast An infor-
NAL program, consisting OF singing and
reading. was rendered by the nephews
and nieces OF Miss Read after the good
things had been disposed OF. After this
the party broke up. leaving the best OF
good wishes with MISS Atdus anu npplnS
that she might enjoy many another hap
py reunion.
Among those who were present were
the following: Councilman Benjamin
Martin, Aleck Wood. Peirce r.. Read and
family. Richmond Kent and family Sergt.
Ward and family. Aleck Ward. Jr.. and
family, Richmond eI<nt and family ,Sergt.
Everett w. Adamsr and Mr.. Smith. all
of East Providence: Frank Howe; Chas.
N. ftx al Of N
Hall and Joan g. Hin. OF Warren: The
ophilus III. Read. r. ID. Collamore and
family, .ars. Charles n. Read, all of
Providence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-07
NEWSLETS.

OH speak, thou relic OF former age,
Thou horse-haired sofa, full OF mys-
terry;
What doings hast thou seen upon the
stage,
Percnance. of history?
How many times the silent witness thou
or merry-makings in the ancient
When graceful forms OF powdered belle
and beau
Brushed by thee in the dance?
How often hath IL been. in days OF old,
That on thine arm the tears have fallen
free
AS. weepingiy. some lovesick maid hath
told
Her misery TO thee?
And vast thou jeaIous' Tell me truth
fully
When. after thou hadst soothed her all
the day,
Her lover came. oblivious of thee,
And kissed her tears away?
But truth 10 tell. / do not care rap
What strange adventures, haply, once
were thine,
While am sitting In thy spacious lap
With Arabella In mine.
Brooklyn Life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-07
ONLY A SLIGHT FIRE.

A stn alarm was sent IN about $50
O'clock Yesterday afternoon for small
fre I'm the house at 81 South Main
street. owned BY Charles p. Olney. and
occupied by Ben Butler Engine COM
pany. No. 2. quickly responded and soon
extingulshed the fire. which was started
from frying out grease The damage
was slight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-07

MRS. wrNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over Nifty years by
millions or mothers tor their children
while teething. With perfect success "
soothcs the child softcns the gums. al
laws al pain cures wind colo. and Is the
best remedy for Diarrohea. IL VIII re-
ueve the por little sufferer Immediately
Sold by druggists IN every part or the
world Twenty-Five cents a bottle. BE
sure snd ask for Mrs. Winslow Sooth'
Ing syrup" and take no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-07

SIR:
IL has pleased the Almighty 10 give
the arms Of the United states a signal
victory over the enemy on this lake. The
British squadron consisting ~ two ships.
two brigs. one schooner and ono sloop,
have this moment surrendered 60 the
force under my command. after a sharp
conflict
have the honor 20 be.
Sir
Very respectfully.
Your Obcdient servant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-07
The Honorable william Jones

Socr0InrT of The Navy.
Perry decided Ga receive the surrender
on board the Lawrence. one by one the
British officers offered their swords
which he requested them 90 retain. Perry
made sympathetic inquiries with respect
20 Barclay and other officers. who were
wounded
As soon az the victory was assured
Perry wrote his famous dispatch 90 Gen.
Harrison az Fort Ncige. With whom he
had hccn ordered 20 co-operate. on the
back of an old letter which he rested on
his navy cap.
ours: Two ships. two brigs. one sooner
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-07
THE WEATHER

Boston. Sept. 7.-For New England:
Fair tonight and Sunday; light south to
westerly winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-07

Kate Walsh, common night walker
was probated until December 9Th. by
Judge Sweetland this morning.
y. II. O'Brien. ex-captain OF the Brown
university track team, Is in this city
preparing to take examinations for the
Rhode Island bar next month.
William Clark, af 227 Pine street. drove
to Geneva street yesterday TO deliver
some furniture While he was in the
house somebody stole Sl2 rocking chair
from his wagon.
Daniel Fitzgerald was held In $780, by
Judge Sweetland today for trial next Fri
day on the charge of stealing six loayes
OF bread from Walter Steere. the prop
erty of Lucy Hayward.
Vena Gillen. Z years old. was looking out
of an attic window, at % Holmes street
at p. m. yesterday She lost her balance
and fell a distance OF % feet. Her right
leg was broken and she was sent TO the
Rhode Island hospital
Ira p Brown. 70 years old, residing at
II Craven street was found In lot in
the rear of Bucklin street. at 1920 this
morning by Patrolman Mclaughlin. who
took the old man home Brown wore a
pair of overalls and his shoes only.
The Rhode Island hospital ambulance
was called to meet the Lymansville COM
pany's wagon, at Manton. this morning.
taking to the hospital Frank Ratiasky,
TO be treated for lacerated NUMB. The
member had been caught in a carding
machine.
A man 25 years old. feet inches in
height, and weighing about $50 pounds is
reported by the police 10 have made an
indecent exposure In the presece of two
little girls on Hope and Benevolnt streets,
about $3.50 last evening.
| John Spangnolo, of 1s6 Spruce street, re-
! ported the theft OF ss worth of infants
! clothing. a 81 spread and a $3.50 child s
fur cape from line in his back yard yes
terday. Later John McAleer was locked
up on suspicion.
| PaSQuale MelIuccl, years oiu, was hHcu
50 in the Juvenile court today, for assault
ing Arthur Sweeney, also years old
Pasquale threw a stone and cut Arthur's
lip. The boys were on Spruce street al
the time.
Joseph Powers, 10 years old and Ber'
nard Lanigan, Ia, were placed on proba-
ton until December. by Judge Sweetland
today They were up as idle persons, hav'
ing given Capt. Costine considerable trou-
BILE.
! Major Maloy, who by the way is not a
| military officer was fined SIS and costs
! in the Police court today. Maloy was or
/ weybosset street. yesterday afternoon
and sought to amuse himself by approprl'
ating apples from n street vender's stock
and pegging them at passers-by. This
| constituted revelling and for indulging In
| that Maloy was arrested and fined.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-24
mo you WON'T"
Reported Injunction Against Mrs,
Mortensen Talking.

'Tf you hear that Hay is dead to-
morrow don't you tell anybody about
my being out tonlghtw
This Is purported to be the expression
of Peter Mortensen after he had re-
turned TO his home on the fateful Mon
day night. It Is asserted that this
statement was secured by Sheriff Nay
lor yesterday at Provo, and that It
came from Mrs. Mortensen in an indl-
rect manner but from 80 reliable n
source that It was officially recognized
The unfortunate woman replled
II must say you were out II anyone
asks me-
mo, you won't"
"But must; ! can't lie about IT,"
mo you WON'T and there was q
threatening emphasis behind this repe-
tltion
After engaging in prayer the family
retired and the man and wife lay talk
ing for some time before going to
sleep.
This is the partial story that leaked
out today. Some such statement has
evidently been secured, and from
source which leaves no doubt as to It's
accuracy, apparently. for the officials
are so confident Of the security of their
case against Mortensen, The express
slons of disguised confidence in the
mans guilt have never been SO strong
as today, since Sheriff Naylor got what
he went to Provo for
Later--At four o'clock this afternoon
the corrections OF the above state
ment was verified by the News" 1t
certainly Is the most damaging piece
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-24

lainuy IN FORMER years. There will be
20 christmas tree, as a tree never has
peen q part Of the celebration Of
ChflsIinas In the Roosevelt family. The
chnQreh, however all hang up their
stockings and they viii arise early To-.
morrow to visit them and ascertain
what santa Claus has left for them.
Later IN the morning the children wlll
assemble In the library. there TO re-.
celVe gifts from their father and moth .
err IN the afternoon the Roosevelt inv.
enles VIII go TO the home Of their uncle
ana aunt, Capt and Mrs. Cowles. 10
Ste a pretty Christmas tree and receive
otner presents. The Christmas dinner
YIN ne served at 1880 and only the fam.
Ivy VIII be present
On Thursday II the weather permits.
- probable that the Roosevelt family
including the President. win 80 down
the Potomac river on cruise. Theo-
aofe Roosevelt Ir, Is going on hunt
ing trip with Dr. Rixey and Is very
ANXIOUS that his father accompany him,
the President Is inclined to do so If
public business viii permit. Even If
the President cannot 90 II is the pres.
ent intention Of Mrs. Roosevelt and
some Of the children to accompany DR.,
Hixey and Theodore Jr
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-24
Manlnr May cot Ont Quietly.

New York. Dec. a,--Accordlng to one
World Edgar stanton Maclay author
of The history Of the United states
navy, may resign his position as store
kee5er al the navy yard as a result
OF he sampson-s chley controversy y
The World quoted Mr., Maclay as say
ing. aor ts nara.
mount 10 civil service rules, i KNOCKS
, out the y prop on which have , been ,es,
resting. | intended to MAKE ,a . ' 20,
me but to get out as gracefully as
can" on ros asked
"Maybe tomorrow TUESDAY Y I, al,s maj SI ,be
look up the law, and Il ! ma ,0, Una" me- sll
President has power to remove i'e
shall resign forthwith
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-24
UTAH LAKE PROJECT MEETING.
Salt Lake Committee meet with Residents of Utah County at
Provo IOday-Fve Gentlemen Appointed to Represent
Interest Of Farmers.

plans he said that no plan had been
formulated In Salt Lake and II lay with
the people OF Utah county to ioln hands
and push the matter TO an issue.
When he regained his seat a numhev
OF gentlemen gained the recognition of
the chair among whom Were Thomas
John, Andrew lSnudsen, S. S. Jones.
John =. Miner, Walter Scott Il. S,
Hlnckley, Milan Packard George #
Peay Caleb Tanner and others. While
a number OF different views were ex-
pressed by these speakers and the mat
ter thoroughly gone into the general
sentiment seemed 70 be that II the Salt
Lake committee would tell them Just
what was wanted that they would then
be in better position 10 look into the
matter, Some expressed themselves as
being of the opinion that the plan was
feasible while others said that no mat
ter how much the water were backed
up that il would percolate through the
soil
Finally a motion was made ana car
rled that the Utah county people name
and appoint a committee OF five 10 con-
Ter with the Salt Lake committee
This committee will be appointed at this
afternoons meeting of the owners OF
the lands abuttting upon Utah Lake,
at which time the lake commissioners
win also be appointed.
A review OF this mornings meeting
developed the fact that the big majority
of those present We're DISPOSED TO 10 oil
in their power 10 further the reservoir
project, providing that no hardships
were worked upon property owners on
the shores Of the lake.
In addition 20 those who were present
from Salt Lake there were the members
OF the Utah Lake commission, the
county commissioners members o. the
city council, city and county attorneys
and a large gathering Of representative
citizens Of the county
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-24
SHAW WILL BE CAGES SUCCESSOR

Washington Dec, 2i-The cabinet
was IN session a lltte over an hour
today Practically no business was
transacted, the whole time being oocu-
pied In fluctuations on the season. The
President did not mention the fact that
he had rendered the treasury portfolio
to Gov Shaw at The meeting, but p,l-
valely talked with secy. Wilson about
the matter the latter expressing the
opinion that Gov, Shaw would accept.
Whenever Coy, Shaw Is ready to az.
sumo the duties Of the position. secy.
Goge win turn over the administration
OF the treasury TO him. secy. Gage has
not yet announced bis plans for the fu.
t1re II Gov shaw goes into the cali.
net the question has been raised as to
whether secy wilson who also comes
FROM Iowa VIII remain. On this point
a cabinet officer is quoted as SAYING
mat the President is particularly Ge.
: fous that Stcy Wilson shall continue
Ia ne cabinet His cork in the deDart.
ment Of agriculture Is highly appreciat.
ca by the farmers Of the country and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-24
COMPLAINT FILED,
Peter Mortensen Formally Charged
With the Crime OF Murder.

Just before 6 o'clock last evening
Peter Mortensen was formally charged
with the murder OF James n. Hay Tht
complaint charges that on the 10TH DDS
Of December the prisoner made an as.
sault upon James II. Hay with ne.
volver and murdered him, Ihl dOcu.
ment was signed by OfIlcer j, y. Brown
who exhumed the body of the murdered
man from its rude grave, and later
placed Mortensen under arrest It gas
sworn to before Judge G. B. Dhhl who
Immediately issued a warrant Of arrest
for the accused man. Chief Hilton ibok
the complaint and warrant and walking
into the room where Mortemn has
been confined since WednesdW after
noon said: "Mortensen. | ha,y a war
rant for your arrest The Inaa looked
up uuicR+y and reached out ID band
for the paper. He remained Gated In
his chair while with GOODNESS hat sent
a shudder through those preset quiet
ly read the document from ilglnnng
to end. His face was as expr%lOness
as block Of wood There walnOt the
slightest tremor of the muses. and
when he came to Judge Diehb sigma.
ture, he said: what Is this name"
When Informed, he resumed IA. nlf.
ferent attitude which. instea{ Of con.
ylncing people OF his innocencehss had
Just the opposite effect.
How q man who liz innocet could
read q complaint charging In with
one OF the most dastardly ones on
record and betray not the dlghtest
emotion Is more than carateount
for" remarked an officer as hg4tt the
room,
Sheriff Naylor and O deputy zen TOOK
charge Of the defendant ana efarng a
carriage drove to the county al. M
Mortenson stepped out upon b. side
walk he remarked that the eveng was
rather chilly, He was placed 1.-The ro-
tafy cell on the second floor ia will
remain there until brought uli0r ar.
ralgnment and preliminary hetng
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-24

Suberoosoeau, the Chlllan minister viii
renew here the negotiations between
Chlll and Argentina on u conoilatory
Daisls, namely, the evacuation BY the
forces Of the two republics Of the ter
rlt0rles IN dispute, appears to be con-
iirned. a protocol In this sense Is said
TO have beon signed.
COMMENT FROM VIENNA.
Vienna, Dec a. THE Neue Erie Press
today commenting on the Chlll-Argen.
tine situation, expresses the opinion
that war between the two countries
would seriously affect the interests OF
Europe, not only because OF the enor-
nous trans-oceanic trade which would
be Injured but because It might alter
The relations between Europe and tho
United states.
Upon the latter" says the Neue Erie
Press armed with the Monroe doe
trlne, VIII devolve a role which viii
well SUIT their Pan-Amerlcan IDEAS.
and the lively interest Of Europe CEN
tiers largely IN tie incalcunblo effects
the war may have on the relations be-
tween Europe and tho United States as
the development Of these relations con-
sttutes the most important world prob-
lem of the futuro"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-24
Punch Bowl for Upton,

London, Dec. 24.-.Slr Thomas Upton
today received magnificent silver
punch bowl and a stand as Christ
mas gift from John Crimmins j III.
Flagler Chas Dana Gibson Judge o.
Bren and nineteen other Americans
who were guests on board the Erin
during the races this year for the
Americas cup.
Str Thomas said;
81 cannot say how delighted | am.
1t merely shows that If a man does the
right thing In America they apprecl-
ate II as no other people do. ! have
reyer received anything ! valued more
than this splendid gift from my Amer
lean friends
King Edward has presented Sir
rhomas Upton with q cigarette case
bearing the royal monogram. 1t Is q
replica of the one the king himself
uses
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-24
THAT HORSE SALE,



The nmor which gained ejaculation
Yesterday that on Monday nlght q
stranger called at place ~ 'Oe south
ern part Of the city, paid seven $40 gold
nieccs for horse. mounted ne animal
ana rode away, was run doNh Dy the
News" today, II was sad tht stranger
appeared ON the scene about lejl Mon
daA night soon after the murder Is
SUPPOSED TO have been coinmtIed and
he appeared to be IN a hurry
The truth Of The matter ~ mat on
Tuesday afternoon q son OF amos 4.
C;abbott, OF 1860 south state sUeet was
coming TO town and en- foute met a
Young man who asked him y be knew
where he could purchase { goo horse,
Mr.. Gabbott replied that ms father mad
fine mare for sale and auBs, aled mat
he 20 and see the animal according
y, the stranger called at tiie Gabboit
residence late Tuesday AFTERNOON and
asked 10 see the horse. MI iabb0tt
was not at home at the TIM and the
stranger was advised TO CAL again In
the morning. He was tol TO come
early as MIR. Gabbott might not be at
home II he did not.
Early Wednesday morrlng the
stranger called and Mr., Gatbotl took
him out TO see the animal, Tley talked
about It for some time and finally the
young man agreed to pay wv for the
horse. ile pulled out seven $50 gold
pieces to pay for the animal but M,
Gabbote could not make the Change ana
the young man went away but re.
turned soon with the amount Paid for
the horge and left, He was stranger
TO the Gabbotts who had never seen
hlfo before. He appeared 20 be about
twcnty-seyen years Of age and a labor
er. lie admired the horse from The mo-
ment he saw n and seemed anxious to
own it Mr. Gabbott attnchis no I'M.
portance to the incident IN connection
with the murder and nelthtr do the
authorities. The unknown purchaser It
10 claimed, said he was going ia Ore
gon. He left Salt Lake the morning
young Hays body was found and has
not been seen since.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-24
no,,roed Man shoots a Friend

,,,.r,,rgham Ala Dec. A-W' NJ
BlrIni,isI oWyer. formerly consul to
4 a6oSuras under President to, cIsgsl W
today s1 1V.5 p''1 rresident Of the Southern
Ham l.. p va ossaoclatlon Little had been
Mulual .,,og Mr. Dodd. who Is on trial
representa-, ga of using the mail for
on t i,. g''a ns E in connection with
frauddulleul,,, aSam debeuture redemption
the Bi ny Nr' Lit,le became deranged
cou ,pa result of mental strain no con- /.
e oo Declaring that he little ,oS WAS w 60,
S GG to de pistol so on smni iaPII ey was
e. fn' Dodd Win only rs,S S1s 'lt e ' oomos
e e EnrdmIncut North Carolina fanny
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-24

the President does not desire to lose
him
AWAITING sHAW's ARRIVAL.
Washington, Dec 24.-Gov. Leslie NJ.
Shaw, VINO has been offered The treas
ury portfolio, pnd who is now on his
WY 60 WashIBt ton. Is expected 10 ar
rive here late tonight or early tomor-
row rornlng. The general Impress on
among pubic men in this city IS that
Gov, Shaw VIII accept the portfolJ.
SHAW LEAVES IOWA.
Des Molnes, Iowa, Dec 2i~G1v, L.
NJ Shaw departed last evening for Du.
buQue Iowa, where he is today confer-
ring wiah Senator Allison and Speaker
Hensrscn. When reporter called up-
OF min there he stated that he had
lothi1e to say Gov Shaw before leay-
ins his city discus sed tha acceptance
on rejection Of The ecptasyshlp Of the
treasury with sever friends WIN as-
serted that he Is IN doubt in regard to
accepting the place In case II shall he
tendcred,
After the conference with Gov Shaw,
Senator Allls0u WAS seem but said the
matter rested wlthtlie governor, Gov.
shaw desires 70 cor suit HIS wife be-
lore giving formal Rnswer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-24
lIartIue!lI'a suooessor Not seleoted.

Rome, Dec a. There is no truth in
ne report published in the United
plates by a newe agency that Mgr,
fe,alabrlni the archbishop OF piacenza,
Fho recently visited the United States,
Pa been practically selected TO sue
eeed Mgr Martinelll as papal delegate
" me United States and that he had
peggeu The rope 10 excuse him from
Fuch promotion, The vatican never In
.ended 70 appoint Mgr, Scalabrinl to
Phe Washington post
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-24
Especial to the "News.")

Provo Dec 2l-Tbe committee from
salt Lake county which Is working up
on the project Of petitioning Congress
to appropriate a large sum for the es-
adjustment Of Utah Lake as a public
reservoir came down from The capital
this morning and met with the repre-
sentative citizens Of Utah county IN the
court house here for the purpose Of
talking over the subject and arriving at
an understanding,
After the meeting had been called to
order Hon. John Henry Smith was
elected chairman and W, H. Mcbride
secretary.
In the short speech which followed on
the part Of the chairman llr. Smith
stated that the object OF the visit on
the part Of the Salt Lake county dele
CATION was for the purpose of thorough
IN canyessing the situation and lisieL-
Inc 10 any suggestions or objections
mat might be raised 10y those who
imagined that they were going 70 be
posslbly injured by the proposition.
County Commissioner HIN then
ogined the floor and proceeded 70
state that The Utah county people were
entirely In the dark as % what WAS the
purpose uC the committee. Tie sold
sbat they an had heard an kinds OF iu-
r,ors ms TO what was going TO Do DONE
Inn beyond these they knew nothing
We then proceeded 20 ask the visitors
70 ten those present what was expected
Of them, g.. r.
paremus who in a lengthy speech SET
tortb that 70 was the purpose VI tho
cornilttee TO arrive al the best results
IN the best possible manner AS 70 their