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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
DEMURRER MADE
Case Of Harriet Caesar Against
Jamss K. Gleason.

The case Of Harriet NJ taesat Va James
H. Gleason ct al. was heard by the the
Appellate division OF the Supreme court
today, on defendants demurrer to plain
tiff's declaration. This Is an action. tres
pass in the case FOR negligence brought
by tenant against her landlords, for in
juries due to detective premises.
The plaintiff alleges that she stepped in
to hole two feet in diameter and foot
in depth in walk on tho premises. that
the walk was unsafe by reason OF the
hole. and that the defendants knew OF its
condition and had promised TO keep the
premises in repair. and that the plain
tiff was injured while In the exercise Of
due care
The grounds Of demurrer are that II
appears by the declaration that the dan
ger from the presence Of the hole IN the
walk was open 10 observation of the
plaintiff aud therefore any risk ~ injury
was voluntary assumed by her
That there is no allegation that tho
hole was not open for observation by her
that there T. no allegation that the hole
was made after plaintiff came on the
promises and therefore she could have
seen the hole
Franklin r owen Is counsel for the
plaintiff ana James ". Gilrain counsel
for the defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15

The trial began with the examination
Of Michael Ulwicg who was on the wit
ness stand when the sprelia woman was
taken sick Monday. He had then stated
he saw the Sprelia woman standing In
the doorway OF her house. Cardenta
ran up TO her but witness could not say
any words passed between them.
He saw the sprela woman give the
knife TO cardenta, who went pacx 10 the
fight. There were a number OF Italians
about Kiringi who tried hard 20 get
away. At this time Papa had rnishsd
Carroll Komblevitch. All this time wit
ross stood in the doorway saying Papa
Is all right" His object was to protect
himself from being cut. Later the wit
ness went with other Poles and found
Kiringi i'm tho bushes and short dis
tancc away lay komblevitch dead.
KNIFE IDENTIFIED.
Witness identified a long knife known
as exhibit "B" as the one Philomena
Sprela handed Cardenta.
on cross-exsmination witness denied
the knife he identified belonged to him
or to any Pole. He added that Poles did
not carry knives.
Witness had known Paps four months.
Pnpa had given him work and was his
boss and there was never any trouble
up to September ., 1900.
There were u men In the part OF the
house occupied by the Poles. Kiringi
had been sick three weeks with mala-
ria. Witness could not say how many
were i'm the italian household.
Witness denied he had anything I'm his
hands during the quarrel or that lie
picked up a clothes pole. Papa, when
witress first saw him, came from be-
hind the house.
CLINCHED STATES CASE.
In redirect the witness clinched the
states case. He swore Papa stabbed
first and then the Sprclia woman handed
Cardenta the knife Witness had pre-
viously sworn that Cardenta used the
knife.
A good many exceptions TO Judge Biod-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
is SUSTAINED.
Defendants Demurrer In Case
Of Gavitt ct Al. vs.. Berry stAL.

The opinion of the appellate division of
the supreme court in the Washington
county case Charles II. Gavitt. ct al, VS..
John w. Berry, ct al. was handed down
today. The oomplainants are under
tkers and brought n bill i'm equity 10 re-
cover the amount OF their bill from the
surplus remaining after the sale OF GER
tain land on which there were mortgages.
This land belonged to Susan c. Goodwin.
for the burial OF whom the complainants
have a claim.
Defendants demurred TO the bill on the
ground that the complainants have a fun
and adequate remedy at law
The opinion sustains the demurrer eit-
ing the statutes that gives the matter of
claims against defendants and makes the
undertakers bill the first 90 be paid after
debts due 10 the United States The bal
ance after payments OF the mortgages
IL held 20 be a fund from which the COM
plainants in an action by law can recover
their claims.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
NEARING END.
General Belief That Plumbers.
Strike viii Soon Bs Ended.

The plumbers strike which began on
Monday last was practically settled this
morning when +. and ]. Tierney, one ot
the largest concerns in the city, agreed
to the demands Of the men for an eight
hour day.
As one or two of the small shops which
arc still holding out have been waiting
for the Tierneys' answer. there is no
doubt. now that Il was favorable one.
that they will also accede TO the demands
OF the union.
Mr.. Tisrney was very courteous IN his
treatment OF the committee and notified
them this morning that his men could
SO To work this afternoon. and they did
Al o'clock u is cOnndoniiallv expected
by those that arc still ont that an VII
be working tomorrow morninF TEr
strike was one of the most important and
WAS ended quickly. with better results
than any that has been attempted in 4
long time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
GAMBLING
GOES ON AT
RIVERSIDE.
Chief Adams, However, Gets no
Reports From His Subordin-
a!eS as TO Existonceof a Joint

There is a little doubt--not much of
one, 10 be sure--iust who is running the
town OF East Providence. Up to few
days ago it was quite naturally pre-
sumed that the law end Of the towns
business that Is, the enforcement of
the law was vested i'm the police depart
ment. and that whatever Chief Adams
recommended. or sat down upon, would
be endorsed by the law abiding citizens.
Just now there is a suspicion that there
are others, and that the chief has anoth-
er guess coming To him.
In the cause of morality, in the name
of decency and because OF past records,
Chief Adams felt cOnstained, and very
properly, to recommend 90 the town
council that certain applicants Tor IL
censes be given leave 10 withdraw.
The town council simply sat upon CHER
Adams. IL didn't require such "a very
great stretching OF conscience for them
To grant every one or the licenses lhe
chief objected 20, and for the reason that
politicians of the town were of greater
influence than the chief
An election Is coming on and control OF
the town council and the distribution OF
few plums is of greater consequence
than a high grade OF morals.
The mayor OF Central Falls decided that
IL would be beneficial for the health of a
gang OF gamblers IL they took a trip,
somewhere. anywhere SO long as they
VI out of his bailiwick, and no made
them go.
Inc EdnbtFFH lnfu lDfaltu IN last
Providence, selecting a house in the busi-
ness centre. chief Adams got after tho
gamblers, and said that they were given
"A run. Then he reioiced. but little
too previously, as subsequent informa-
ton convinced him.
With gall unsurpassed the gang just
packed up their wheels and tables and
moved on no further than Riverside. and
there they located for business and arc
doing it 10 beat the band.
Chief Adams ordered the Riverside po-
lice TO watch for any signs OF business
10 procure evidence and then report for
prosecution.
Funny, but there have been no com
plants lodged up to date. Chief Adams
Is daily assured that there Is nothing do
ing at the joint; hut the sports OF Provi-
dence know better. and 80 do several vic
Tins. who found the game running wide
open last sunday. aud left very suhstan-
tial rcmemhranCcs of their visit with the
proprietor. No game running Oh no.
IL Is So quiet that the owner OF the par
aphernalia puts up at one Of the best
hotels iu this city and his helpers live
and dress well. Why the Joint Is al
lowed 10 ruin. why no complaints are
made: why TIM law b. defied. perhaps the
political bOssfs Of East Providence can
tell The police cannot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15

A distressing accident occurred at the
residence of Mrs Eleanor whittle. No.
49s Broadway at G o'clock this morning.
Mary Arnold. domestic. % years OF
age. was so shockingly burned that there
Is no cnance for her recovery.
Miss Arnold had been working for Mrs.
whittle for about a week. but prior TO
taking the place she had worked 70 Mrs.
Whittle's sister for two years.
Mrs. Whittle heard the girl as she
came down TO her work this morning.
Mary went TO the basement kitchen and
prepared for her days work. beginning
with the building OF fire In the range.
The outer door of the Kitchen was first
opened, then the CRATE vase leaned and
paper and wood put into the frebox
A match was applied and the fire was
beginning 10 blaze when Mary leaned
over the range for some purpose.
Just at that moment a gust of wind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15

getts ruling were taken by counsel for
, the defendants
The state called Antonio Kiringi as the
next witness. lie is the man who came
very near sharing the same fate of Kom-
blevitch. First Antonio told OF his move
ments about the house until the Italians
moved TO let him pass on the steps on
his trips 10 the outbuilding and then on
his return witnessing Papa running.
Papa came towards witness saying
Whats the matter. Tony7" Then Papa
raised the knife on witness Though
badly wounded witness managed to look
at the Sprelia- woman and 10 see her pass
a knife to Cardenta.
SAW THE sTABBTNG.
Witness was positive when the woman
handed the knife she said hurry up"
using English words. lie saw Cardenta
stab kembovitch I'm the breast with the
knife. Witness walked ss far as he
could into the bushes and then dropped
He did not see the knife that Papa used
on him.
Exhibit p esas recognized as the knife
handed by the Sprelia woman.
Thomas HerricL asked the court 10
have the witness repeat what the wo-
nina said whom she handed the knife
I'm English.
This was a very difficult question and
witness said the words hurry up I'm
several ways he called English. Witness
told the foreman the word meant he
quick. The foreman wanted the words
the woman used and finally witness did
say hurry up 10 the understanding of
thief oreman of the jurors.
Mr. Lee, counsel for the defendants,
asked witness IL he could not pick up an
English word when IL was repated TO
him several times. Yes" said the wit
ness the word hurry up is an important
one 10 me for when the boss tells me TO
hurry up know what he means"
On cross-examination witness denied
he ever had any trouble with the Car
denta woman. Denied at the time he was
stabbed he had a stick I'm his hand Could
not tell why Papa stabbed him, witness.
There never was any trouble between
witness and the Italians
Continued on Page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
DECREE STANDS.
Judge TIIlInghast Refuses TO
Reopen Brown Divorce Case

Judge TillnEhast has refused to allow
the divorce cause OF Frederick l.. Brow
W. Emily w Brown TO be re-opencd.
The following rescript was handed down
by MIN today:
Even assuming that the court has
jurisdiction 10 vscate the decree entered
in this case Notwithstanding the fact
that more than six months have elapsed
since the entry ihereof I do not think
the respondent shows any sufficient rea-
son IN support of her motion 10 set aside
said decree and reiustste the case. The
motion Is therefore denied
Mrs. Brown alleged the reason her
husband was able 90 get his divorc-
frcn her on tho ground n desertion MAS
collusion on her part. Mr.. Brown hAs
bound himself legally TO pay his dauga-
tec SO week until she reaches the sc
vi = yests.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15

caused a draft and this swept the girI's
long apron against the CRATE.
Instantly the apron was set on fire.
Mrs. Whittle heard the girl running
about the kitchen and crying out: but
she thought that Mary was having a
romp with the dog.
Presently the noise ceased and Mrs.
Whittle became suspicious and went to-
the kitchen. finding the girl writhing on
the floor. with all her garments burned
10 ashes save one.
She threw a pail OF water upon sthe
fiickering flames and then ran out for
help
DIR. Sweet was called. who did what he
could TO relieve the poor creatures suffer.
ings. an dat $50 he caused her to be sent
To the Rhode Island hospital.
Every portion OF her body, save her
face, was badly burned, and the crown
of her head was so roasted that the skull
was visible.
AZ the hospital IL was said htat death
would ensue in a few hours.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
EXPLOSION
OF NAPHTHA
LAUNCH.
Engineer Whose Clothing Was
Set on Fire Jumped Over
board and Put Out Flames

The saucy and trim naphtha launch,
"Bivahe," belonging 10 the Narragsnsett
Oyster company lay at the dock at thu
foot of Trenton, on Gano street, this
morning.
She was more or less of thing OF beau
" at q. o'clock and al 6:l3 she was a
wreck
Herbert Horton, the engineer, with an
other, was pumping naphtha into the tank
between decks, when its vapor was ignit-
ed from a heater.
An explosion followed which set the boat
on fire.
Horizons hands and face were scorched
and his clothing was ablaze.
First he jumped overheard an pdut out
the fire which was spreading over his
clothing and then he swan ashore and
pulled in an alarm from box 9.
The damage 10 theb cat was about
$500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
TO ABOLISH
CROSSINGS
AT GRADE
City Council Will Bs Asked 10
Take Action in the Very
Near Future.

The abolition Of grade crossings is
something that all persons are more or
less interested In, and particularly those
ing and repassing over the railroad
tracks TO and from their work.
All of the grade crossings in this city
at present are located west and south OF
the Union passenger station. the cross
ings in the northern part OF the city hav-
ing been abolished several years ago.
Judging from the vote adopted at the
meeting OF the common council on Mon
day evening. the interest in the grade
crossing question is about to be revived,
and there seems 20 be a general desire
that something shall be done TO protect
human hfe.
Sometime last fall the city council
adopted resolution whereby a special
committee was appointed to take into
consideration the question of the abolish
ment of the grade crossing at Acorn
street, and the committee was, and Is.
composed of the mayor, the chairman of
the committee on railroads OF the city
council, and the commissioner of public
works.
This committee. after looking into the
matter, decided that Ii would be advs-
able TO bandon Acorn street entirely. by
fencing up the street at the railroad
property, and suggested that bridge be
constructed across the railroad tracks at
the end OF Tefft street.
This proposition was made to the Con-
soidated railroad people. the city to do
all the filing in that was necessary and
the railroad TO huild the bridge, but up
to the present time no definite steps have
been made towards the matter, and thus
the matter Stands
So mucb for Acorn street, but there are
other and even more dangerous grade
crossings IN close proximity. and It Is FOR
these that some sort OF remedy Is also
demanded, aud IL Is expected that the
same committee viii have something to
say in regard TO them.
WONT Use THE STEPS.
One Of the dangerous points g :Le
Grove street crossing at Shortly" viii
lhge. and a rather queer combination OK
lists here. Some years ago the board OF
aldermen ordered that this crossing
should be closed or account OF its dar.-
ger. but the property owners in the vi
cinty objected.
They went 20 the supreme court Cor an
Injunction. claiming that the abolition
Of .he crossing would cause their prop
erty 20 depreciate I'm value, becaus. min
operatives. who made up the bulk of the
tenants. would not live in "Shoo Fly"
village II they had 70 50 round about
way to 80 10 and from their work
The court granted the Injunction. and
ths crossing remained open. Later a
fight or steps was erected on each side
Of the railroad track aud they were con-
ncctcd With bridge. but. strange 10
say tho people would not use them. ard
they continued and stil continue 20 fsk
their lives by crossing the ira ks.
Their argument is that the steps are
too high aud steep and that u tadss t. o
(Cont.nued on Page TWO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
IDEAL LUNCH COMPANY.

The ideal Lunch company. s. r. shat
tuck. manager. will tomorrow morning
move into new quarters at No. 25 West
minister street, the opening 10 occur at n
o'clock. MIR shattuck has secured al
most twice as much room az he bad in
the restaurant at No. q. and he is I'm a
position 10 furnish a far more efficient
service than ever before, every detail be-
ms vp-to.datc,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
SWINDlsRS SENTencEr.

London. May i5.-Fry aud Ever4ff .he
two men charged with defraDditr rar-
clay & Company. bankers. ~ about 500
pounds. by forging documents purport'ne
to represent laree shipments Of gold GRO
which never existed. having been con
Nicted. were sentenced today 20 Ave years
Imprisonment at hard labor,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
FALL OF ROCK,
Crushes Villages and Causes
Heavy Loss Of Life.

Rome MAY i5-alost of the houses of
the village of Acerenza near Potenza. on
the eastern decliyity Of the Appcnines.
have been swept away b, the ran OF an
immense rock Troops have been dis
patched 90 the scene Of the disaster. Thus
far Is bodies have been recovered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
SPREL|A WOMAN IS
AGAIN IN COURT.
Trial of Alleged Darlington Muir
dererS Proceeds Witnesses
Testify That Woman Gave
Knife to Cardenta

o:oesSe$ %9:sss:
a
pillows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
Mary Arno|d's Apron Ignited
While Starting Fire in Range
Young Woman Was Employed as Do
meStiC at No. 498 Broadway--|S in
Hospital in Critical Condition.


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building 2
tie a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
WHOLESALE PRICES OF
ANTHRACITE COAL
ALREADY ADVANCING

The new condition or affairs
existing IN the wholesale coal
market makes the price OF coal
depend upon time OF delivery.
instead OF upon the tirne or
purchase. as heretofore
In view of the changed con-
dltions, we have decided 10
mako our lowest retail prices
for the season somewhat ear
ller than in years part, and 10
apprise our customers that
early purchases and deliveries
Will be TO their advantage.
Full particulars viii be
cheerfully given at our various
offices, where. as heretofore,
the best grades of coal are be-
ing sold at the lowest market
prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15
BQQkke9peI Wanted.

aiust have references. For fiir.1e- i'm
formation apply ~ the Providehce vows
.fice No Wevbosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-15

FOR SALE CHEAP. NICE, GENTLE
family horse Lady can drive. Apply at
q Waterman street.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-08

ALL CLAIMS ARE DRAWN.
Government Land Lottery In Oklahoma
Is at an End.


FL Reno, o. T., August 1.-The draw
ing of winning numbers in the United
States land lottery was concluded
yesterday, 10000 envelopes having
been taken from the wheels, $500 for
each land district. The crowd about
the platform on which the drawing
took place was much smaller than
on previous days. Beginning August
6, l25 names in each district will be
called daily for sixty days for the
filing of homestead entries.
The estimate is made by govern
ment official that in each land dis
trict 1000 of the $500 numbers will
not be taken in the sixty dyys because
o. homesteaders who will be dis
qualified, or who will leave the coun-
try, believing their claims to be
worthless. This will leave only $500
persons who will make entry in their
respective districts.
Two thousand claims will be left
for the wagon emigrants and others
who have been in The country for
months and failed to draw a number.
At the end of sixty days those per-
sons can go Immediately to their
land Office and file, or, il they settle
upon homestead in advance of any
other person they can remain there
on three months before filing their
entry.
Homestead spectators who regis
tered for the sole purpose of selling
their prize. il winners, are already
seeking to sell Accomplishments of
their claims.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-08

Sioux City, Aug. 3.--The scheme of
building an electrical line between
this city and LeMars has advanced TO
the stage that the right of way is
now being secured from the land own
ers along the way, distance of TWEEN
ty-five miles. The money for build
ing the line has already been Sc
cured. The line will connect with the
Leeds suburban line, here. which is
five miles long. The Leeds line be-
longs to the Sioux City Traction COM
pany, and this company, it is said,
will be under the control of the new
LeMars line. 1t is said the line will
be completed this wear.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-08-08
FURTHER FAVORS DENIED
Chinese Christians Are to Be Inn
partially Treated.

Washington, Aug. 5.-The state de-
partment has received copy of n
remarkable proclamation issued by
Governor Yuan of shan Tung on June
Z, defining the relations that must
exist between the magistrates and
the Christian natives. The proclama-
ton deals with the subject in Ian
guage so energetic as to make ii evil
dent that the Chinese magistrates
will not allow the missionaries to eX-
ercise the same influence as hereto
fore in local affairs or, in any other
than religious matters in the future.
Governor Yuan states he. has re-
ceived many reports from Chinese Of
ficials that unworthy members of
the church were practicing their re-
ligion simply for the protection which
it afforded them, and were lightly set
ting aside the law of the land and
seeking occasions for quarrel and
tnat such affairs were daily increas-
ing in numbers"
In reply to appeals to have the for
eign consuls, and missionaries devise
method for checking the trouble,
Governor Yuan demands to know why
his sub-oflicials have not obeyed his
previous instructions requiring them
to administer exact justice without
regard to whether offenders are
Christians or not. he points out that
1.-THE missionaries are merely preach
ers of religion. They have not au-
thority whatever to interfere in the
affairs of the Chinese people, nor any
power to exercise official functions,
as everybody ought to know"
Therefore, the governor enjoins his
magistrates to make no Distinction
between church and people, to let no
one else presume to exercise his au-
thority for controlling the people.
Says he:
THE most important matter is that
justice should be done to both sides.
1t makes no difference whether the
people annoy the Christians or the
Christians annoy the people: let there
be clear distinction made between
the crooked and the straight and it
will then he impossible that any oc-
casion for interference should arise"
He concludes that should people in
suit the Christians because they prac-
tice their religion the officials must
vigorously suppress the disturbance.
while on the other hand should a
member of the church drag in his re
ligion. when his suit is one that has
nothing to do with church matters
and the missionary force himself into
the ease should not hesitate to con
trovert and reprOve, as the facts of
the case may justify. and deal with
the case according to right and rea-