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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-17
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.
Appropriation Asked for Waterbury
 Hospital-Noting Machines.

&1ppI OpIldllOl tASheu LOT W dleIDuIt
 Hospital-Voting Machines.
 Both houses of the general assem- bly adjourned yesterday to 12:3O o'clock D. m. Tuesday, January %.
 Representative Brady of New Brit ain was unable to be in his seat in the house yesterday, owing to an attack of the grip.
 The Meriden representative contest ed election case of Willis I. Fenn against August MaschmeyeT will have a preliminary hearing next Tuesday afternoon.
 The committee on engrossed bills has elected Representative Louis M. Heminway of Watertown clerk. and Miss Annis of Hartford stenographer of the committee.
 Representative Lilley yesterday offered a resolution asking for an ap- prOpriatiOn of 5000 for the Water bury hospital It was referred to the committee on appropriations.
 The state commission on voting ma chimes. of which cX-Senator Hall of Waterbury is chairman, will give d hearing in the senate chamber on Wed nesday afternoon. January p. There will be an exhibit of voting machines
 Attorney C. T. Danaher, lawyer for August Maschmeyer of Meriden. has prepared a reply to the petition pre- sented by Willis l. Tenn to the legis lature through his lawyer. E. A. Mer riman. asking for a recount of the bal lots cast in the Second district of that city for members of the house of rep resentatives. He dei:ies the allega- tions as to miscounts. Mir Danahe1 claims that a recount will not change the declared result of the election
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-17
TROLLEY LEGISLATION.
Business Men Petition for q Commits
 sion on Electric Roads.

Business Men Petition for q Commis-
 sion on Electric Roads.
 A petition from the Connections state board of trade was introduced in the state legislature yesterday by Senator Bree, asking for an amend ment of the present laws governing the powers of the state railroad com missioners so that the electric roads may come within 1heIr Jurisdiction. The petition was as follows:
 We, the undersigned, q committee of the Connecticut stace board of trade, respectfully petition your hon. Orable body to so amend the present laws governing the views and the pow CTS of the state railroad commission CTS as to give them the supervision of the location, construction and opera ton of all railroads and tramways in the state which are or which may be operated by other than steam power. Signed: James D. Dewell. T. H. Me Kenzie. William H. Matthews, Henry c. Rowe. Francis Atwater, Zalmon Goodsell.''
 The petition is the continuation of meeting of the board of trade held in Bridgeport last October, at which the Peck's Mill trolley accident and others were thoroughly discussed. James D. Dewell, in talking about the petition yesterday, said: ''This movement Is an effort to make some arrangements whereby the responsibility of such ac- cidents as the Peck's Mill disaster may be fixed by law. Some provision by which trolley cars would be com pelled to have permanent headlights, ] which would not be affected by the breaking of the trolley or loss or power, is another of the objects aimed l at. In many cases q loss of power, as ] some of the cars are now equipped, means the putting out of the head i light. A car in this condition IS liable
 to be run down at night by a car TOT 1 lowing. and several accidents Of thls 1 kind have been narrowly averted, and 1 in one or two cases actuaiiy happened. i Provision should also be made by 1 which the passage of the trolley cars | through crowded streets should De rendered less dangerous to the general public. In New Haven and other
 large cities this duty deyolves upon 1 the police to certain extent, but there
 are many populous villages which nave
 no such protection
 i, It is understood in this city that an l effort will be made in the legislature l tow ards the appointing of q special ! trolley commission to have the same
 power over the electric railroads as the railroad commission have over those run by steam.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-17
THIS STRIKE SERIOUS.
Miners of Colorado Have Tied Up
 Business and Caused a Famine.

Miners of Colorado Have Tied Up
 Business and Caused a Famine
 Denver, Col, Jan 17-As q result of the complete tie-up of the coal mines of this state, due to the strike of the miners, which began several weeks ago i'll the northern coal fields and gradually extended to all the other districts of Colorado as well as New Mexico, Colorado is on the verge of d coal famine. Mining has been ser iously affected and manufacturing in duStrieS are threatened with a stop page of business due to inability to secure fuel with which to operate the machinery. The situation is so ser ious that an investigation by a joint committee of the legislature will be made. Both miners and operators de- clare that they will fight to a finish and neither show signs of weakness
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-17
PLANT WILL CONTEST.
Motion to Dismiss the Case Denied
 and Witnesses Called.

and Witnesses Called.
 New York. Jan 17.-Argument in the Plant will contest was resumed in the supreme court yesterday before Jus tice Leventritt. After the presenta- tion of Mrs Plants case Tuesday by William D. Guthrie of her counsel. Maxwell Evarts, of counsel for the defendants, argued that the suit should be dismissed on the ground of want of Jurisdiction, and because Mrs Plant had appeared in the probate proceeding ir Connecticut, in which state alone she could have any remedy. Lawyer Guthrie replied to MT Eyarts yesterday. At the con clusion of the arguments, Justice Lev entritt denied the application to dis miss the case, and gave leave to re new at 9 future time. The taking of testimony was then begun. After several witnesses had testified that Mir Plants home was in this city, the case went over fog day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-17
FAILED THEN DIED.

Kansas City, Jan 17.-William Fl. Osborne, an aged real estate dealer. who was on Tuesday found in his room unconscious from the enect Of morphine taken with suicidal intent. died yesterday. Osborne. who was formerly well-to-do, had suffered financial reverses and was In poor health. He leaves widow and daughter who are ht Boston. A te9o- gram from the dead mans brother n Manchester, N. H., directed that tho body be sent to that peape fer
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-17
UNKNOWN VESSEL WRECKED.

Victoria, B. C., Jan 1.-The steamer Queen City, which arrived last night from the west coast of Vancouver Island, reports that three ships boats have been found smashed on the coast together with the name board of a vessel with the letters "Rei-Ner" showing also considerable lumber The weather has been very rough off the coast
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-17
PLEA OF NOT GUILTY.

Tn the criminal court in Belvidere. N. l., yesterday. Dr Neff and Edward Madden pleaded not guilty to the in- dictment charging them with com plicity in the prize fight in the Cedar Park Athletic club. ill Phillipsburg, on New Years day, which resulted in the death of Frank Welch, one of the prin- cipals. They were admitted to bail.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-17
SUBMITTED TO PEOPLE.

Salem, Oregon. Jan 17.-Both houses of the legislature have passed a reso- luton submitting to the voters of the Oregon the initiative and referendum amendment. The time of voting is yet to be determined by the legislature.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-17
RIG STORE BURNED.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan 17.-The de partment store of Edward Hunter x Co. one of the largest retail estab-' lishments in the city, was destroyed by fire last night. The loss IS be Neyed to exceed $1OO, GOO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-17
Guarantee Credit Clothing Co. 33 East rlain Street.
 15 PHOENIX VENUE.
A. IF. COWLES

A. F. CO"LES FRIDAY and SATURDAYS STORM NeceSsitateS continuance of our Trimmed Hat Sale for Tuesday and Wednesday.
 One table Trimmed Hats S4.99.
 One table Trimmed Hats S3.93.
 One table Trimmed Hats S-.9o. One table Trimmed Hats Sl9o.
 One table Trimmed Hats S1UO-
 On these tables you will ind Hats for Ladies, Misses and Children. A large number just from our work rooms, made from materials bought at sacrifice, such as Nelvets, Tips, Fancy Wings, etc.
 You must see the Hats in order to realize how much money you are say ing at our Center street store.
 53-55 CENTER STREET.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-06
Providence Public Schools,

Candidates for admission TO any one of
the Providence High Schools. not grad
yates of tho Providence Grammar
Schools. arc notified 60 attend mn oNaml-
nation at the Classical High School on
Saturday next. September 7th. AT a. m.
HIS. TARBELL. Superintendent.
Sept 3. 1901.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-06

Washington. Sept e-Officials Of the
navy department are firm I'm the belief
that Admiral Sampson will appear be-
fore the schley court Of inquiry. This
opinion has been strengthened by the re-
ceipt of letter by Judge Advocate Lem
ly from Mrs. Sampson In which the de-
sire of the admiral to testify Is indicat-
ed
The fact that Mrs Sampson is attend
ing to the admirals correspondence is
also construed as showing his inability
TO transact business.
His friends say that he will come be-
fore the court in order that his physical
infirmities may be clearly demonstrated.
thus setting at rest the declaration that
he is feigning illness I'm order to save
himself from cross-exHmfuHtion.
Navy department officials have no direct
advices as TO the present health OF Ad-
miral Sampson. There is nothing here
TO indicate that he is and has for some
time been afflicted with aphasia as re-
ported.
Counsel for Admiral Schley have pro-
tested to the navy department against
none but antagonistic witnesses being
called before the Judge -Advocate-Gen-
al, alleging that up TO this time Schley
has had no opportunity or conferrlnB
with one OF his witnesses.
In consequence of this protest Acting
Secretary Hackett sent letter TO Ad-
miral Schley, asking him to indicate the
witnesses he desires TO sec first and an
nouncing that they will be Immediately
ordered here.
Mr. Hackett explains that no prejudice
is being shown in the calling OF witness
es, but all of the officers now on duty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-06
OSTEOP PATHY
RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE
or 0STE0pATHi

The only osteopathic College in New
England. Fall term commences sept. ..
The course consists OF four terms OF nNe
months each. Women and men matric-
ulated on equal terms. for either night or
day classes. No enrolment taken after
oct. for fan term The price for tut
ton Is within reach OF all. The faculty
Is the best obtainable and the college Is
well equipped 10 give n thorough course
In the new drugless science OF healing.
Men and women wishing TO enter pro.
fcssion that IS not overcrowded, and
which offers wonderful opportunities,
should investigate osteopathy. The cllni-
cal department will open Sept. and
limited number OF patients. who are not
financially able 20 take regular treat
ment. will be taken at nominal rates for
treatment by students I'm clinics under
direction OF a graduate. All diseases. not
infectious or contagious, VIII be treated
in the clinical department. Apply TO or
address AARON w. RHOAD6, u. o,
Secretary. 3S5 Westminster street. Provi-
dence. r.. T. Send for catalogue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-06
ANNUAL REUNION PARK CONCERTS.
WagnsTlan Music Tonight --EI-
ira Programs for Sunday.

Reeves American Band win render a
wagnerian program at the concert in the
park this evening. The encores will be
other than classical music. so that all
tastes will be catered 20.
Following is the program:
March, Fest" from "Tannhauser:"
overture, "Rienzi:" Pilgrims Chorus"
and Evening STAR" from ''Tannhauser,"
MIR. Hanna. soloist; selection, "Lohen-
grim" die Walkure;" Flying Dutch
man." Kaiser March," Alexander Nc
Cabe, conductor.
on next Sunday night there will be ex-
ira attractions.
The Verandi Male chorus Of 20 voices.
Mrs. II. NJ Phillips, soprano solotst, ana
one of mr. Sparys lady pupils on the
trombone will all render selections dur
ing the evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-06
Roger Williams Descendants
Revive Memories Of Ancestors.

The annual reunion OF the Rogers WI
llams Family association was held at
Roger Williams park yesterday after
noon. Representatives we're present from
all the New England states and from as
far west as Chicago and Minneapolis.
Luncheon was served at p. m. on the
long tables placed in the grove by supt
Fits.
After luncheon business meeting was
called by Vice President Sheldon VIII
liams. Miss Hope A. Kimball Of Nor
wood was appointed secretary pro TEN IN
the absence Of the secretary and treas
urer She was later elected TO MI that
position.
Mrs 7 n. Allen OF Fall River was
elected IN All the place OF registrar made
vacant by the resignation of John T. Il
McBay.
II was voted that all other onicers
should hold their offices for another year.
Az n short meeting Of the reception com
m,ttee Mrs. Walter S. Nichol was ap-
pointed chairman.
Following the business meeting there
was very short literary programme Mr.
Southwick. curator at the park SPOKE
briefly and suggested how the association
might provide a case for the museum as
a momcyto to Roger Williams MISS AZ
thea Meyer and Miss Elizabeth Gardner
gave some interesting recitals' MrS'
ruth Williams Hin. chairman of the en-
terta,nment committee. read an original
noem sent by the author. Mrs. a. a.
Fldredgc. OF Centreville. X. l. -
Those present enjoyed the occasion so
much that they voted 10 hold reu,nons '',,,s
ofteper than once year. The next one
vii be held Friday. oct. II, at the nome
OF Mrs. q. w. Kimball. In Norwood X 4.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-06
This is Construed as Showing His
Incapacity for Business -DeSireSto
Attend the Court of Inquiry.

cannot be spared at one time. and Admi-
which he wishe sto see them and they
will be relieved In the same manner des-
ignated
The department desires, Mr.. Hackett
says, that Admiral Schley and his coun-
sci may have full opportunity 10 con-
suit with their witnesses before the
court convenes.
from his vacation before the middle of
this month. A private letter received
contains no indication OF his being at his
desk before the court meets. This will
leave Admiral Schley no choice but to
challenge the eligibility OF Admiral How
ison.
Postmaster General Smith. who has
jus. returned 10 the city, denies that he
visited Admiral Sampson at Burke Ha-
ven. N. H., and subsequently gave out
an interview concerning Sampson >
health. IIe was at no time within one
hundred miles OF Burke Haven. he said.
and did not see Sampson. Mr.. Smith
says he has not met the admiral for sew
eral years.
CAPT. FORSYTH ASKED TO EXPLAIN
Philadelphia. Sept. 6--Capt. James NJ.
Forsyth, II. S. N. received today let
ter from the navy department, request
ing an explanation OF an alleged inter-
view on the Sampson-Schley controversy
accredited TO him by Kansas City
newspaper.
The interview quoted Capt. Forsyth as
saving that the trouble in naval circles
is due to the fact that Admiral Samp-
son was promoted over the heads of sew
enteen capable officers who were his
seniors in rank.
Capt Forsyth declined TO talk for pub
lication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-06
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The watchemoket Fire company met
Wednesday evening and elected the old
corps OF ofhcres and the delegates Co
the state league were instructed to use
their best endeavors 90 have the next
meeting OF the Rhode Island league held
under tho auspices OF this company.
Harry Wallace. the expert plumber OF
this place. has returned from his vaca-
iion which ne spent In New Hampshire.
Mr. Wallace has come hack looking fat
and plump and says that his condition
Is due TO the lucious apple stumps that
were made AZ the home Of the family
where he spent his vacation.
Mrs. William q. Percival and children,
who have been spending the summer at
Bar Harbor, have returned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-06
NEWSLETS.

s'What's in a narne?" the poet asks.
And as the words you scan,
The question really seems too much
For ordinary man.
Yet TO the youth named "Algernon"
Girls speak I'm gentle tones,
And snickcr when they're introduced
To "Hczekiah Jones.
And patriotic citizens
DISPLAY their mental skill,
And name the city "Bluemont"
That was once called "Snickersviile."
And tho holsted wsndercr
Her soul TO sorrow gives
II suddenly the powers rename
The street on which he lives.
And SO with due respect unto
The song the poet sings.
You must confess that In name
There may be lots Of things: c..
william Scarborough. colored, has been
Sept I'd.
Cath Murray took an appeal from
500 fine for selling impure milk In the
sixth district court today.
James Brennan was fined 500 and costs
by Judge Sweetland today for selling i'm
pure milk. An appeal was taken.
William Hickey stole loaves OF bread
from Marcus w. Sphinx today and in the
sixth district court was fined So and costs.
Joseph Mclaughlin was hned 81 and
costs by Judge Sweetand today for
taking 10 cents worth of peaches from
Samuel w. Lewis orchard.
The heavy wires Of the Union Railroad
company are being taken from Washing
ton bridge and placed on piles that are
being driven above the bridge
c. r. Smith. a contractor at work on
the new capitol. reports that Wednesday
night one OF his tool boxes was broken
into and So worth OF implements taken.
Joseph Riccl was fined $40 and costs
i'm the sixth district court today for as
saulting Nicola Crestofano. The men
had a barroom quarrel on Charles street
last night.
According to the city hall records Mary
A. Sterling has attached the property OF
C. Slocum Smith The latter Is a law
yer and the former a nurse of West
Friendship street
Superintendent Johnston OF the Wash
ington bridge has lively thermometer.
for this morning IL registered 122 and Mr..
Johnston is willing TO affirm that the
thermometer is correct
James Casey was held in 5000 by Judge
Sweetland today for trial next Friday for
assaulting Patrick Borken. John j.
Laffy was also held In the same sum for
assaulting Frank McMangh.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-06

MRS. wrNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
aas been used for over fifty years ny
millions OF mothers tor their children
while teething. With perfect success IL
laws all pain. cures wind collie. and Is the
best remedy for Diarrohea. IL will re-
lieve the por little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by druggists I'm every part OF the
world Twenty-Five cents bottle. BE
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soeth-
ipg SYRUP" and take no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-06

Under suspension Of the rules the fol-
lowing petitioners were granted pcrmis-
sion 10 build barns:
j. L. Saunders South street: John Park
or. rear 9o2 Admiral street: John p Smith,
a. what Cheer avenue. Thomas Congdon.
155 Thurbers avenue: Patrick y. Moran,
rear H5 Admiral street: Thomas ]. Hiil
CONTINUED on page Threel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-06

s. II. Manchester. better known as
SANDY" Manchester. Is seriously III at
his home. Mr.. Manchester is one of the
Oldest. II not the oldest, motorman on the
South Providence route.
John Gray. OF IS Wisdom street, reports
that his tool shed was entered last Wed
nesday Several tools were taken, but
the thief was probably scared. for he
dropped them just outside the shed door
Jane Hoggerty. 70 years old. died sud
denly in the rear OF 104 Plain street this
morning Medical Examiner Perkins
gave permit for burial The woman
died of hemorrhage due TO consumption.
The condition of Oliver NJ Caples, who
was shot by James r. Fitzpatrick on
Faith street lot last week. was such today
that Judge Sweetland ordered contin-
uance of Fitzpatricks hearing for two
weeks.
Annie Harmon visited Kate Loven-
thal's store on North Main street yester-
day and there had dispute over small
sum OF money. She slapped Katie's face
and today Judge Sweetland fined her 50
and costs.
George w. Sweet was sentenced to jail
for 30 days by Judge Sweetland today
for assaultlng William McDermott. This
affair occurred in a iewelry shop. Nc
Dermott was knocked down. kicked In the
head and his scalp was cut.
John Tierney. Mary Thompson and
Mary Deery were each sent out for six
months by Judge Sweetland for being
common drunkards. Bertha Coffee. col
ored was sent out FOR six months for
being common night walker.
Frederick NJ Rates admitted sufficient
evidence in the sixth district court today
to convict him on the charge OF nom
support lie was sentenced 10 the farm
for six months. took an appeal and fur
nished surety to prosecute the same.
Among the local insurance companies
interested in losses by fire this week out
side this city or state Us the Providence
Washington. as follows: NJ Louisville.
Ky, sanitary plumbing works, 5000; at
Menomnee Mich, matchbox factory.
$1,000. and at Chicago, grocery warehouse.
5000.
II may have been n neighborhood con-
spracy 10 get rid OF the ''moosic" and IL
may have been an attempt 20 fraudulent
" obtain property. Al any rate man
called at the residence OF James Nc
Meehan No 900 williams street. at
Meehan that her husband had sent him
for his McMeehsn's. phonograrh. She
suspected that he was a fraud and
wouldn't give the machine 20 him. Last
night Mr. McMeehan congratulated his
wife on her dlsccrnment OF the perspi-
Guilty OF the fellows scheme to obtain a
phonograph at a cut rate.
a dispatch 10 The News from Webster,
Mass. states that Thomas Wilkinson OF
Providence. charged with stealing horse
and carriage az Point Breeze, on Sunday.
Aug. q, was before Judge III. J Clarke
yesterday afternoon. pleaded guilty. and
was put under $1,000 bonds for the October
term Of criminal court az Worcester.
There are two Thomas WilSinsons In the
Providence directory for 1901 one Is a
mariner living az - Benevolent street.
and the other n dry goods dealer OF
Plainheld street But Il Is neither OF
them and tho name given by the Bay
state prisoner Is considered an alias by
the police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-06
THE WEATHER

Boston. Sept. s.-For New Hampshire.
Vermont and Rhode Island: Fair to-
night and Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-06

Ulcrnl maze, belt. srip the pullsys pro
uIOuUl tects them from steam and water
aud orsvsn siasinE Iersa,e By
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1901-04-26

In certain regiment was an expert
gymnast, who taught his brother SUBJ
alterns how to walk across the barrack
room on their hands. While thus en-
gagged one evening the door opened,
and the colonel, stern disciplinarian,
entered the room, looking attentively
at the inverted company, shook his
head gravely and departed without ut
tering word. Extra parade duty next
morning was the least punishment ex-
pected for this breach of discipline.
Some days passed, however, and, no
notice being taken, it was thought
that an apology and explanation
should be offered by the prime insti-
gator of these unsoldierly movements.
A reference being made to the evening,
the colonel amazed the intending apol-
ogist by exclaiming: Hush, my dear
fellow, would not have anybody know
it for the world. The fact is, l had
been dining out with an old brother
officer who had served with me in In
ola, and pom my life had no idea the
wine could have such effect upon me;
but when | looked in to see IL you were
all right in your quarters could have
sworn that | saw you all upside
down!"-Tid-Bits