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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07

Among the arrivals in the harbor today
were the tug Minnie, barge volunteer
from New York, To John r. White coal
company: tug :. Thomas Brown: tug
Edward Luckenbcck; tug George 5. Tice,
and tow, from New York; ~tug James
Hughes. from New Bedford; schooner Luz
cinda sutton. from Newport News; light
house tender Iris. on cruise. steamer
Rhode Island, from New York; steamer
Connecticut. from New York; steamer
Saxon, from Philadelphia.
The departures were the tug II. B. LIT
tie. barges Ariadne. Walton. 20 New
York: tug n. NJ Waterman, barge Min
ME. TO New York; lighthouse tender Iris,
on cruise; tug 3. Thomas Brown, and
barge, 20 New York; George $. Tlce. to
New Bedford. tug James Hughes, barge
George Hughes 90 New York.
To-day the Rambler, OF the Providence
and Fall River line. had her boilers In
spected by the government inspectors, and
the Bay queen made the trips In her
place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
MRS. BREED
GRANTED
DIVORCE.
Only -Four Witnesses Examined,
Ona Being tho Father Of
The Petitioner.

Salem, Mass, June Mrs. Mary Har-
rington Breed, was granted divorce
from her husband, Sylvester b. Breed, n
well known citizen Of Lynn, in the Su-
perior court here this forenoon, before
Judge Maynard after court had been In
session only a few minutes.
The case has attracted wide interest on
account OF the social prominence of the
parties. Only four witnesses were called
among them being Richard Harrington OF
Salem, father OF the libilant, who told
OF discoveries made by him in Boston
hotel, Dec. 2, showing the relations OF Mr..
Breen and Mrs. Lottie McKim. BY to-
days decision Mrs. Breed was given the
custody OF her child Mr.. Breed Is To see
the child. at times and the child may vis-
IL it's grandmother at Lynn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.

The following business was disposed OF
in the municipal today;
The will OF James Annis was admitted
10 probate.
Wills for record and requirements and
for letters testimentary were granted on
the estates OF Henry w. Conant and
Nancy j. Willmarth,
Petition for custodian WAS granted on
the estate OF Michael r. Loughin.
Petition for an administrators on the es-
tate OF George w. Mullin was granted.
Inventories were accepted on the estates
OF Herbert T.. Dodge, Mary A. Bullock
Mary Hanley, Thomas J. Hopkins and
Maria r. Banigan.
Petition for the appointment OF ap-
praisers on the estate OF Ellen Il. Cronan
et al, was granted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
LORD MAYOR
Receives New York Chamber Of
CommarCe Delegates.

London, June 7-The Lord Mayor,
Frank Green, and the sheriffs. this after
noon received about 20 of the delegates
OF the New York Chamber OF Commerce
al the Mansion House. a number OF the
members OF the London Chamebr OF Com
merce were present.
The Lord Mayor addressed the Amerl-
cans, thanking them in the warmest
terms for their visit and declaring that
nothing could have done more TO promote
perfect understanding andg unity be-
tween the two greatest nations OF the
world. lie confirmed Morris X. Jessup's
statement as TO the impossibility OF jeal-
Gus rivalry existing between the United
States and Great Britain.
Mr.. Jessup. in replying said:
Your kindness has captivated our
hearts. We are not worthy Of tt
Mr.. Jessup referred TO his fellow dele
gates as children of the great country"
and concluded with expressing fervent
thanks for their reception.
The Lord Mayor proposed the healths
OF King Edward and President Mckinley,
coupling with the latter heartfelt wish
for Mrs. NcKiney's recovery.
Andrew Carnegie was the centre of at
traction throughout After the ceremonies
the Lord Mayor went Up 10 him and said
he especially wanted 10 shake hands with
Mr.. Carnegie, who said I'm New York.
in my young and poor days, when / read
about Dick Wilmington, l little thought
i should stand here shaking the Lord
Mayors hand"
The Lord Mayor replied:
I'VE read nothing else today but OF Mr..
Carnegies splendid gifts and in the name
~ fha E,nglfah \ IN 10
you for your unexampled generosity"
The delegates were then entertained at
an informal luncheon I'm Salter's hall by
the London Chamber OF Commerce
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
A BANQUET
rendered Maj. A|sTs by Dlrsc.
tors Of What Cheer Copper Co.

The Officers and board OF directors of
the What Cheor Copper Mining Co. which
has its main offices IN this city, rendered
a complimentary banquet to General Man
ager Major oliver $. Alers. at Macreath's
restaurant last evening on the eve OF his
departure for the west, TO take mp the
seasons work IN the company's mines at
Grand Encampment in the rugged hills
OF Wyoming.
Major Alers Is wen and faverably
known I'm this city. where he has lived
the greater part OF his life~ He was con
nected with the United Train of Artillery
for q numebr Of years, Eentering as pri-
vate he rapidly worked is way TO the
front and when ne once more returned
to the walks OF civil life he took with
him the title df major.
Major Alers has 'prospected I'm the west
for "A number OF years and his journey
there now is 10 take charge OF the rich
claim owned by the Providence company.
The banquet last evening was a very
enjoyable one and many were the good
wishes and hopes for success that We're
rendered Major Alers. After an elaborate
supper had been partaken OF the assem-
bled company listened TO a feast OF speech
making The president of the company,
w G. Peirce, was the toastmaster, ana
in a neat address introduced Major Al
ers, who after giving a vivid description
OF the picturesque western country, re-
cited several charming bits Of original
poetry. He thanked the company for the
honor they had paid him and added that
this occasion was an incentive for him
to do better work
When he concluded he was greeted with
enthusiastic applause.
u
Freeman, Antonio Spencer and several
others followed with brief addresses, af-
ter which the health OF each was drunk
and the meeting adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
WORK OF RECRUITING

The hot weather OF this month has
not prevented patriotism from showing
itself at the recruiting office.
The following men passed examination
today: Timothy j. Presneham OF 6S
Massachusetts street, Lowell, Mass.
James l.. Mulqueeny, OF 10 Pierce street.
Leominster Mass, and Thomas j. Fini-
gan. of li5 Washington street Central
Falls,
All were natives of this country except
Presneham. who was born In Ireland.
The recruits will be sent TO Fort Slocum,
I'm New York state. All OF them enlisted
i'm the infantry
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
SUES FOO $4,000

Catherine Rush has begun suit against
the Valley Worsted Mills 20 recover 5000.
She was working al yarn finishing ma
chine when an accident happened 10 her.
she was feeding bad yarn TO the machine
i'm order 90 have twists taken out she
alleges.
The machine she claims, was defective
and her right hand was caught and badly
mangled. 10 was found necessary 20 am
putate two fingers. John w Hogan is
plaintiffs attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
Did NOT REPORT.
Annie McHenry, Who Was Out
on Probation, Is Sentenced.

Annie McHenry, who sometime ago
pleaded nolo contendere TO an indictment
charging her with maintaining nui-
sance was brought before Judge Dubois
today.
Miss Denehy the probation officer In
whose care the McHenry woman was
placed said The prODatfOner had failed TO
report TO her every two weeks as was the
rule In such cases.
The defendant said she was working
and was advised by friends not TO go
near Miss Denehy. Judge Dubois inn
posed the minimum sentence of 800 fine
and 80 days In Jail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
LOYAL WOMEN OF AMERICAN LIBERTY

The thirteenth national convention OF
Loyal Women OF American Liberty was
held I'm Social hall. fremont Temple, Bos-
ton, with large attendance. Interesting
reports and papers were read.
Mrs |. G. Manchester OF this city was
unanimously elected president for the 9th
time; Mrs NJ. Il. ID Copeland. first vice
president: Mrs. DeCamp Of Worcester,
second: Mrs Chas. Outbank, Somerville,
80 vice Mrs Ford, Worcester. treasurer,
and Mrs. W. VI. Laurim, Arlington
Heights secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
NEWPORT YACHT CLUB

Newport is 90 have Kilt edge yacht
club for this morning John J. Astor. v. Il.
Garrettson r. r. Sands, Arthur r. Kemp,
Henry r. Eldridge. William Gammell.
Royal Phelps Carroll. Herman II. Duryea,
Reginald Brooks and Woodbury. Kane
sent 10 the state house articles OF incor-
poratIon. The capital is 100000 and there
are loco shares
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
POSTMASTER.
President Appoints Stephen J.
Rich TO Office in {. Providence

Stephen j. Rich was appointed post
master at East Providence by the presi-
dent today The appointment does not
come unexpected
rM. Rich is among the younger men
In the county who mas the honor OF be-
ing appointed postmaster He il the
son OF s. $. Rich, the well-known mer-
chant OF East Providence. and Is well
qualified for the position. When he
takes charge OF the office on July 1 the
office will be I'm the second class. and
he will receive salary Of $1,000 and his
assistant $1,000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
SUED ON NOTES

The case OF James r.. Mclean against
Stafford Bryer and wife was tried be-
fore jury I'm Judge Dubois court today.
Suit was based on two promissory
notes. one for $500 and the other for $500
with interest at the rate of per cent.
month.
MIR Bryer says the 5000 note was not
10 bear interest at the rate of > per cent
"A month and on the notes he has paid
thus far 1889 Mrs. BrNer claims she is
only endorser on the notes and did not
know OF the rate OF Interest charged and
that she Is improperly placed I'm the suit.
Huddy e Easton are counsel for plain
tiff and George II. Brown is counsel for
dEfrudaut
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
$4,000 VERDICT
FOR Mr.. TAYLOR.
Jury Awards Him That Sum Against
MiIkman Smith for Alienation
Of Affections.

The reason he did so, according 10 Mr..
Taylor, he preferred Mrs. laylor 10 her
husbands trade.
Mr.. Taylor told the story of his wrongs
on the witness stand and during his re-
cital he was moved TO tears. Up to the
giving of the milk job 20 Smith witness
said his married life had not been dark
ened by n shadow.
MIR, Smith did not appear In court nor
was he represented by counsel. Some
members OF the jury were In favor OF
giving Taylor the full amount sued for
1000. while others suggested personal
violence as the best way TO settle the
trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
RlS BODY FOUND

New York, June IA dispatch from
Richmond Va, tells OF the finding OF the
body OF +. Jones. an attachee OF tho
American legation al Buenos Ayres. who
was drowned IN creek near Shadwell.
Albermarlc county, nine months ago when
Mr. Jones started for Warm Springs TO
Ridge I'M Coming 20 the creek. which
was swollen. HIS driver. a negro boy.
refused TO drive IN. but Mr.. Jones forced
the horse IN. lie and the hors were
drowned but the bow escnnnd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07

A jury in Judge Dubois court today
awarded on injured husband $1,000. The
Injured husband is Dorr f.. Taylor and the
alleged wrong doer is a mIlkman named
Frank T.. Smith.
Mr.. Taylor was married 10 the wife
who deserted him in 1891 In 1897 Mr..
Smith began delivering milk at the TaY-
lor homestead and continued, II IL alleged
soon there after. not only 10 make the us
ual morning visit but others later I'm the
day Mr. Smith ceased delivering milk at
the Taylor house I'm the latter part OF
November, 1895.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
A. M. E. CONFERENCE.

The New England a. NJ. T.. conference.
which Is being held at the Bethel on
Meeting street began its third days ses-
sion this morning.
The meeting was called 10 order by
Risbop Derrick The first half OF the
session was devotional. Each delegate led
the meeting in prayer After the devo-
tional exercises each delegate spoke
briefly.
Al 1880 recess was called for dinner.
The afternoon meeting Will begin az ?
osrtoek
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07

THE MOy TOY INQUEST

Coroner Lincoln today resumed the in
quest into the death of Moy Toy, the
Cinnamon who met his death as re-
suit OF bicycle accident at the corner Of
Burln and Weybosset streets some time
ago. George Davis. Henry Morrlssey and
BENJAMIN Hanes who witnessed the ac-
cident were called 10 the stand and testi-
fisd as to how the fatality occurred.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
A BIG LOBSTER

Eastport, Me, June 7.--One OF the lar
gest, II not the largest, Holsters ever seen
in Maine, has been brought here from
Grand Manan. ~ B. and will be for
warded by express 10 a Roxbury. Mass,
hsh dealer. The crustacean, which meas
ures four feet from the tip OF the claws
to the tip OF the tail, and weighs %
pounds was caught in a traw a few miles
off the shore OF Grand Manan. It's body
measures feet In length and its circum-
ference 81 20 inches
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
NEW TRIAL DENIED

rescript was handed down today
I'm the case Of state VS.. John. +. Null
holland by the appellate division OF the
supreme court. A new trial IS denied as
the evidence Is sufficient, the court
thinks, TO sustain the verdict and there
IS no error an the rulings OF the trial
justice.
Mulholland was indicted and found
guilty OF keeping a nuisance at Wyoming
In the town OF Richmond.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
How,s This 2

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catsrrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
r. J. CHENEY A. CO. Toledo O
We, the undersigned. have known p
Cheney for the last 10 years, and beiievo
him perfectly honorable IN al business
transactions and financially able 20 carry
out any obligations ie by their nrm.
WEST a TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo. o.
wALDfNG. KINNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure r. taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price 7bc per
bottle. Sold BY all druggists. Tcstimon-
isis sent free.
1Ails Family Pills are the best.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
WOMAN HURT

Antonia Rossa. woman, 81 years Of
age. was sent 10 the> Rhode Island hos
pitai from 22S Aborn street, today. suf-
fcring from severe contusions OF her leg
caused by being hit by n train. so u was
reported 10 the surgeon Ia charge OF the
ambulance. The police have had no re-
port OF the affair
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
DEFlULTED HIS BAIL

Lynn, Mass, June 7--George r. Ather-
ton. local agent for the Home Life In
surance company OF New York. who was
ARRESTED for passing worthless check
yesterday. defaulted IN the Lynn police
court this morning. forfelting his bail.
The police are seeking for him as an
other charge. that OF forgery, has been
brought against him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
BeRNHADT TO PLAY ROMEO

London. June Sarah Bernhardt viii
play Romeo for hundred nights In
America 90 Maud Adams Juliet. The i'm
portant theatrical event was arranged
Yesterday evening AZ a supper given by
Sarah Bernhardt 70 Charles Frohmans
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
AGAINST SUNDERLAND ESTATE

Amy stanton and Charles r.. stanton,
who say they have claims against the es-
tate of the late Henry II Sunderland,
have each brought suit TO recover $1,000
against his administrator. George ". Sun
derland and the Fidelity Deposit
company. the surety on the administra-
TORS bond
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
PIONEER ABOLlTIONIST DEAD

New York June 7.--Willlsm Orland
Bourne, who was known AZ the pioneer
of immediate unconditional abolition" 81
dead AZ the homo of his daughter In
MontClair. y. j.. aged 50 years
During the civil war Mr.. Bourne was
an ardent Iniouisi, and hts songs and
2ceins Won Tor fiiu The fitIt 0T -p0ff Tor
freedom. Hc ~as one ~ the early pro-
moters Of the republican party and was
an IntIMnlo fTInnd of Hnracn GroeleY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
RoCKEFtIltES LATEST GIFT

So Paul MINI. June "A Gift Of
S2o0g0 from John - Rockefeller for the
furtherance ~ scientific research along
medical and surgical lines has been ac-
knowlcdged BY the executive committee
~ the American Medical association The
details ~ tho benefactlon are not yet
known TO the executive committee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
Y. N. c. A. BUILDING DEDICATED

Schenectady. y. Y. June The sew
$4,000 building which Horace Il. Siliiman
OF Cohoes has given 20 the Y. NJ. G. a.
OF Union College, was formally dedicated
today. There were addresses by Mr.
snliman. John n Mott. secretary OF the
y. NJ G. A. international committee, and
"a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
WILL TRY TO FLOAT HER

St Johns. y F.. June Three wreck
ing steamers lying by the stranded steam
er AssSrian. of the Leyland line, ashore
on cape Race. and three diverH arc max
ing a thorough examination OF her hull.
Everything rs ready for discharginE her
cargo or attempting 90 tow her of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
MRS, BURlEIGH DEAD

Athol. Mass, June Mrs. Claire Hoyt
BurloiRh. past president OF the Woman's
Relief corps OF the state and an ar
tist, writer and musician OF considerable
note. died at her home here this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
BRISTOL.

A very sudden death occurred here yes
terday Miss Phebe Peck. a highly es-
teemed lady, who resided on Hope street,
on returning from shopping trip. died
owed mother. with whom she resided and
one sister. who Is the wife OF Sergt.
White of Providence.
Attorney William r.. O'Oonnell has
been appointed 10 the board OF commits
sioners OF the sinking fund to hll the
vacancy caused by the failure 10 qualify
of James A, Miller. kho was elected
member OF the board
The funeral OF John f. Munro was held
yesterday afternoon from his lato resi-
dence on Court street. The services
were conducted by Rev. George l.. Locke,
rector OF St Mchaels church.
Chief Marshal OF the parade on Fourth
of July l.. Maitland Minsher has selected
his stan for the day. and also the mar
shals for the several divisions. The staff
OF the chief will be large and will in
clude a number OF his friends from Prov
idence. His chief OF stan VIII be charles
f. Chase, Of Bristol, and the others Will
be George w. Warren John Winthrop ED
Wolf. Frank A. Ingraham. Benjamin
McDougal. Walter De +. Brown, Angus
tine T. Nerane. Charles W. Thompson and
Peter r. Morris. all OF Bristol, Freeborn
Johnson George w. Young. Rowland III.
Wilson. John +. Daniels Thomas y Nc
Donald Leon r. s,5an simmons ana - W.
The marshal OF Che First division.
which will comprise the military organt-
cations. will be Wallis y. Howe, of the
Second division, comprising the. car
riages, rD Russell L. Church, Third divi-
sion, comprising the fire companies; Jo-
seph s. Simmons. of the Fourth division.
comprising civic organizations Lebaron
The division marsnals aids have not
been selected as yet.
Cornlnodore Joseph r. Fletcher OF the.
naphtha launch Coronet from New York
parties. She Is AZ feet I'm length
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-06-07
RAIIROADs.
NOTES FROM THE HARB0R.

MISCELLANEOUS.
II. I. Safe Deposit. 100 20
Douglas Island news., 1901-10-30

S--~~~@-S~-' Information for Everybody.
 Tbe Valdez Eagle City trail is com pleted.
 There was no ice in the Yukon up to the 25th inst.
 The weather at Dawson has blossom ed out warm again.
 Hold ups and robberies are nightly occurrences atNome. 1. Gen. Randall and staff were'in Skag- way on the 18th inst.
 Fifty miners will winter in the Big Salmon river country.
 George Fraser cleaned up s15oOOO in the Kondike this year.
 Dawson butchers refuse to accept gold dust as legal tender.
 Two new postofices have been estab- lished in the Nome district. Wild game is reported plentiful in the vicinity of White Horse.
 sitka's society" seems to be partic- ularly active and up-to-date.
 There will be sixteen winter stations between White Horse and Dawson. Some likely looking quartz has been uncovered in tho Koyukuk district. It is just 365 miles from Valdez to the Panama by the government trail.
 The mother lode in the Atlin district is definitely located for nine miles.
 Quite number of Atlin miners will drift on their properties this winter.
 The Journal reports deer and goats plentiful in the vicinity of Ketchikan. A ffteen-foot ledge of free milling ore has been located on Hunker creek.
 The KIondike census has been com pleted but no figures have been given out. Sports at White Horse are betting on the time of the freezing up of the Yu- kon.
 The last mail of the season for the outside by steamer left Dawson the 17th inst.
 Gov. Brady and Dr. Sheldon Jackson are making tour of Southeastern Al aska.
 A new body of pay dirt has been dis covered below discovery on Jack Wade creek.
 The Koyukuk contributed a $500 nugget to the wealth of the world this summer. The last regular steamer of the sea- son left White Horse for Dawson on Oct. 17th.
 The Dominion Telegraph company is experiencing lots of difficulty with its wires between Caribou and Ashcroft.