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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
HUGHES
Death is
DISPUTED
Insurance Company Refuses
10 Pay Tho Policy on
His Life.

The second trial OF the suit Of Margaret
Hughes against the Metropolitan Life
Insurance company took place in Judge
Wilbur's court today.
Mrs. Hughes sues TO recover on an in
surance policy issued on the life OF her
husband, Thomas Hughes The insurance
company is not satisfied that Mr.. Hughes
Is dead.
Mrs. Hughes has no doubt on the ques-
tlon of her husbands death for she rec
ognized body taken from a Pepnsyl-
vania grave as his. Some few years ago
a man was killed on the railroad near
Attention. Pa, and word was sent TO the
chief OF police OF this city.
Mrs. Hughes heard of the information
sent and believing the man killed 10 be
her husband went TO Attention and on ex-
aminng the body declared IL 20 be that Of
her husband.
She made a demand on the insurance
company, but IL refused TO pay the clai i'm.
Al the first trial the jury found for Mrs.
Hughes. but the verdict was set aside.
y. r. Owen n attorney for Mrs Hughes
and A. j. Gushing represented the de-
fendant
The Jury believed that Mrs. Hughes
was not mistaken IN supposing the body
she discovered in Pennsylvania 10 be her
husbands and gave her verdict for
SSH %.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
WILL Be DESTROYED.

New York Feb. 26.-Tomorrow. accord
ing TO a special from Washington. the
post office department will destroy about
81. 600 postal cards which belonged 10 tho
Republic OF Hawaii.
This last remnant Of Hawaiis postal
service will be placed In a big furnace
especially constructed by tho redemption
division for the purpose OF destroying
the postage stamps and postal cards OF
Hawaifs republican government Two
weeks ago all of the Hawaiian uncailed
postage stamps obtainabe were burned.
Their face value was about &S000. but N
the department had had the power 20
sell them at least Sl00.O O0O would have been
given for them by enterprising collectors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
HEIR TO FORTUNE.
Man Murdered In Vallejo, CAL,
Had Wealthy Relatives.

Vallejo. Cal. Feb. 26.--on the night OF
Feb. 8. 1896. an unknown man was muir
derously assaulted In dense lumber
yard and died a week or so later at the
county hospital. from the effects OF his
wound.
Al the hospital he gave his name as +.
C. Newell Today Chief of Police Stan
ford received letter from law firm of
New Bedford, Mass, which shows that
the murdered man was heir to a big es-
tate in that city. In giving his name as
T.. C. Newell. the victim had transposed
his right name which was Newell l..
Clark.
II seems that he was wandering MEM
ber OF n very wealthy and respectable
family. His parents have died since the
tragedy OF 1896 and the New Bedford
lawyers are waiting for legal proof of his
death I'm order that the large share of the
estate. which would have fallen to New
ell Clark may be divided among brothers
and sisters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE At DETROIT.

Detroit. Mich, Feb. 2s.-Shortly after
o'clock this morning. fire started In ths
fourth story OF the building occupied by
Grinnell Bros. Wholesale and retail piano
and musical merchandise dealers. I'm
Woodward avenue, and in an hour the
third and fourth floors OF the building
were completely burned out with the
fire still burning fiercely.
The loss on the stock is estimated at
$4,000 and that on the building which ~
owned by the Wesson estate viii fully
equal that amount Tuomey Bros, dealers
I'm ladies' furnishings also tenants OF the
same building, carry a stock valued at
$4,000 on which the loss is estimated at
fully 80 per cent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
SEEKS $4,000.
Mary Lewis Says Defect in
Sidewalk CausedSeVsre Injury

The suit Of Mary Lewis against the City
Of Providence 10 recover $4,000 was tried
before a jury in Judge Dubois court to-
day.
The plaintiff claims TO have been badly
injured by falling over n bad place in a
sidewalk on Hoyle street on November
l1th, 1899
There was some discussion after the
case was opened 10 the jury as 60
whether there should be view OF the
premises or not. Counsel for the plain
tirf suggested the sidewalk had been re-
paired since the accident Judge Dubois
granted the city's request for view
Plaintiff says her fall was due To bad
breaks I'm the concrete and the testimony
as TO her injuries substantiated the claim
she made that they were severe.
Clark IT, Johnson and George II. Brown
are counsel for plaintiff and Francis Col
well and Albert a. Baker for the defend
ant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
ERelGHTS TO BE RAISED.

San Francisco. Feb. 2s-On and after
April l. the price Of transporting hops
from all Pacific coast points TO eastern
markets will be raised.
Sometime ago an emergency rate was
made or 81 so per hundred pounds from
the Pacific coast to all eastern cities on
account Of the prevalent low price OF the
product Since then hops have raised I'm
price and tho old rate OF s. per hundred
pounds will be established. This return
90 the old rate has been opposed by all
railroads doing Pacific coast business
The maximum carload Of dried fruit
will on and after April be thirty thou
sand pounds The same rule goes into ef-
feet in regard TO canned goods. In the
past the carload rate was 1000 pounds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26

The Senate was called 10 order by
Lieut.. Gov l<imball at II o'clock, with a
quorum present. The record of Thursday
was read and approved.
Senator Parkhurst, of Providence. from
the judiciary committee, reported back
an act In amendment of chapter AZ, gem
erai laws; read aud passed.
seuatoI Parker, OF Coventry, from the
same committee, reported back an act
authorizing the town OF Charlestown to
open and maintain a broadway between
Charlestown pond and the ocean. and to
protect the shell fisheries: read and
passed.
Senator Anthony. OF East Providence.
from the same committee, reported back
an act in amendment establishing har-
bor line from Bower street TO Red bridge.
on the westerly side OF the Seekonk river;
read and passed
Lieut.. Coz. Kimball presented the an
nuai report of the state board of agricul-
ture. recci, ed and ordered communicated
10 the House.
Senator robinson. of South Kingstown,
presented the annual report of the rail-
road commissioner. received and ordered
communicated TO the House.
Senator Perrin. OF Pawtucket, present.
ed resolution making an appropriation
for repairing and altering armories and
state property; committee on finance.
STATE RETURNING BOARD.
Senator Freeman, of Central Falls. pre-
scented as prepared by the commission
created to consider and report upon such
changes IN the general laws as may be
made necessary by the adoption OF the
amendment 10 the constitution. an act
creating a state returning board and de-
lining it's duties; judiciary COMMITTEES.
Several matters came from the House
and were properly referred. and on mo-
sion OF Senator Manchester. of Lincoln,
the Senate adjourned to meet on Wednes-
day morning at II o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26

on special legislation recommends indeh-
mite postponement.
Accompanying this resolution Is the mi, ,
nority report of the committee on speciai
legislation. signed by Lucius +. 9. Car
vim, or Cumberland
The question came upon the indennite
postponement OF the resolution, and Mr.
Sheffield. OF Newport. chairman OF the
committee on special legislation. stated
the committee bad recommehaed ,,a,iys inas,,
and referendum was largely In the nature
of an experiInents II yas so tadicslix op-
posed tonil the provisions Of constitution.
al law. that IL was not deemed safe 10
Mr. sheffield said that he believed that
thepcople OF this state were well statisnea
changes and amendments 10 the consu-
tuition should be submitted 10 the people
singly, and In a manner that they can
clearly understand.
DIR. GARvIN's ARGUMENT.
Mr.. Garvin of Cumberland. the father
OF the resolution. said the Initiative ana
referendum, or rather its provisions was
intended 10 carry out the fundamental
law OF the United States. He said that In
every state Of the Union. with the ex-
ception, perhaps. of Delaware the refer
endum was In force. and IL was proper
that the initiative should go with the ref
erendum.
OF what use on the floor OF the house
would the referendum ne without tne III
itiative? What il called local option Is
but the same thing as applied to the
towns Free text books were adopted un-
der the initiative and referendum, and so
with several other matters. particularly
in licenses and taxation
In a town OF less than 5000 inhabitants
seven persons may call town meeting.
in a town OF more than 5000 inhabitants u
persons can call town meeting.
(Mr. Burlingame In the chair)
After some further discussion the reso-
luton was Indefinitely postponed by a
rising vote OF 20 10 5.
From the calendar. came an act 10 i'm
II the labor OF street railway employees TO
ten hours per day, on which the commit
tee on special legislation recommends in
definite postponement On motion Of Mr..
Garvin OF Cumberland the act was made
the special order for tomorrow.
Resolution to pay the bin OF Walter G..
Continued on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
NEW CAPITOL DEDICATED.

Chicago, Feb. PA special from
Phoenix, Ariz., says: The thlrty-eighth
anniversary of the establishment OF a
territorial government for Arizona, was
made the occasion of the dedication of
the new capitol.
Visitors from all parts OF the territory
crowded the city. \ large procession
composed OF prominent men Of the terri
tory. members OF the legislature (Which
military companies and bands. marched
Co the capitol grounds 20 take part i'm tho
ceremonies.
Gov. y. q. Murphy presided and the
orator OF the day was Chief Justice Web
ster Street There were many speeches
by members OF tho legislature and prom
inent men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26

with Mr.. sayles at the time. heartily en-.
dorsed Mr.. Sayles' views.
MADE HIM LAUGH.
Gen. John NJ. Brennan laughed at the
idea that Miller had reached the age lin
~. He supposed that after the carefully
elaborated proof that 100 years meant a
century and not 80: after all that had
been said which settled the exact time
when the 18th century closed and
the 10Th century began. that the pub
lie as well as the public's servants. the
city officials had come to understand
that subject thoroughly.
He insisted that Miller had been i'm
properly dropped and defed the city law
department TO cite any authorities which
would back up the proposition that n man
was 90 years old simply because he had
entered upon his Goth year.
Frank NJ. Jackson argued that when n
man had passed his 21st birthday he was
Il years old, and he called upon Louis Il.
Angel, who had just then Joined the lit
tie group To substantiate him In his
theory.
II shall have to disagree with you"
said Mr.. Angel. "A man is not 81 years
old until he has lived Il years"
IL is understood that the city law depart
ment is going 10 look up authorities. It
can begin with the dictionary and end
with the arithmetic Both are pretty
good. common sense, everyday Ameri-
can authorities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
OFF FOR THE EAST
Barton Says His Trip IS In
Connection With Sme|tsr Trust

Omaha, Neb.. Feb. 2s.-Guy C. Barton
and wife left last night for the east AS
he stepped aboard the train, AFR. Barton
said he was going TO New York and
would be absent until about the middle
of March.
He said his trip was due 10 a telegram
from President Nash OF the smelter trust
and that II had TO do solely with the
business OF the company relative to the
proposed absorption OF the Guggenheim
Interests and the injunction case recently
brought In that connection.
Mr. Barton denied that his trip had
anything to do with the recent trouble
over the disappearance of his $4,000 de-
posit and the indictment of city Attorney
Salisbury of Grand Rapids. He said he
was not going to stop over I'm Chicago,
would merely transfer across the city and
proceed right through TO New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
WILL BUILD NEW STEAMERS.

Washington. Feb. Chime large ves-
sells have been ordered by Bremen
steamship company with a view TO the
establishment of a limo OF German steam
ers from New York 10 South Africa and
East India. according 10 United states
Consul Monaghan at Chemlntz. In a CONF
muniCation to the state department
The promoters of the enterprisr believe.
IL is stated, that they will be able 10 com
running TO all parts OF lndia and Africn.
In addition "a. these plans. tho consul
saws the same company proposes g go
tablish n line from New YORK ID nCNCo
and the West ludies
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
HIS RECALL.
English Newspaper Does Not
Fancy Congsr's Return.

London, Feb. 26-Ths Pail Mall Ga
zette's correspondent at Pekin, telegraph
ing dnder date of yesterday, says: United
States Minister Conger's recall. which is
practically a rebuff, Is very generally
regretted.
1t is feared that his uncompromising at
titude will be exchanged for policy that
will prove unnecessarily benevolent
Today's meeting of ministers was con-
cerned in drawing up list Of the provin-
ciai officials implicated in the Boxer
movement whose punishment II is intend
cd 10 demand.
The remaining clauses OF the demands
of the powers will take six months 10
settle.
The Germans continue TO punish Chinese
troops guilty of brigandage and blood
she'd They have gained a magnificent
reputation for military efficiency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
ON The STREET.
Citizen Robbed in Sight Of
Chicago Police Station.

Chicago. Feb. 26.--one thousand dollars
in diamonds, 3ewelry and watches were
wrested from a citizen within sight OF
police station last evening. The victim
OF the robbers was Marcus stronz. jew
elry salesman.
Stronz was standing at Elson and North
avenues waiting for a trolley car when
he was suddenly struck heavy blow on
the head. He fell stunned for a moment
and when he came 10, saw man run
ming down nearby alley with the leather
pouch I'm which he carried his jewelry.
Stronz was badly cut on the face and
head by the blow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
THE new STAR.
Astronomer Campbell Gives Fur
thar Information About Il.

Lick Observatory, Cal. Feb. 26.-As-
tronomer w. w. Campbell furnishes the
following: The new star Perseus has d.
minished in brightness about one-hfth Of
a magnitude In the past "a hours. A care
full study OF the red orange. yellow and
green regions OF its spectrum has been
made, leading 10 many results Of great
technical interest of which few may be
mentioned. -
The presence Of hydrogen in the star is
shown by the broad bright bands Of that
element. The orange line OF helum is
dark. The orange sodium lines are dark
and extremely NARROW and the fact that
they occupy this usual position shows
that the stars distance from the earth Is
now changing RAPIDLY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
TRIED TO
DROWN
TWO BABES
Mrs. DIsihOTn Threw Them Into
the River, but One Was
Rescued.

Pittsburg. Pa, Feb. 2s.-Mrs. Maggie
Diethorn, aged 26 years. walked out on
the ed street bridge about $50 o'clock
this morning with her two children. aged
2 and years. and when in the centre of
the structure quickly picked up the little
ones and threw them into the Mononga-
hela river.
Before she could follow, she was ar
rested. Boats put out at once and rescued
one OF the children but the other was
drowned. The woman was evidently de-
mented. She told the police that tho act
was an inspiration from heaven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
OF PNEUMONIA.
Mrs. Grimes Dies at Her Home
on Angel Street..

Adelaide r.. wife OF Thomas Grimes.
died at her husbands residence, No. 227
Angel street, this morning. Of pneumo-
MIA.
She had been indsposed for quite a
while, and grippe developing 80 rapidly
terminated IN the more serious and fatal
disease
Mrs Grimes was the daughter ~ Mary
and tho late William Manning OF Boston.
She leaves "a stcpdauehtor. son and a
daughter. She was well known through
her charitable deeds and bad "a large cir
Gle OF friends
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
THEY HaD A sKlRMISH.

cape liasticn IIatu Fob 2e.--Nia Ilay-
tan cable The skirmish between hsy-
Yesterday - having taken place at Phit-
ebert was cgIscd Ia tho occupation ht
Haytiau truop- NJ somc territory in ~
puf". The Dominican government ~ dls
posed a. establish good relations with
Hayti ~ the government uf that republic
will recall its trvops.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
A GENEROUS OFFER.
MIR. Frank NJ. Miller.
s Holmes St. city.

Dear sir: We regret very much the sc-
tion OF the city government regarding
your removal from the police force.
. II surely Is p case OF marked ingrati-
tude and very poor repayment for ~
years OF efficient service.
should your reinstatement not he pos
sible We take pleasure IN Offering YOU a
position IN orr store that We think will
be pleasant and satisfactory to YOU.
Assuring yor Of our very kindcst wishes
and the sincerity or our proposition. we
remain. Worry truly YOURS.
MANUFACTURERS OUTLET co.
Feb IS 1901
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26

The Water Color exhibition and sale
now on az tho Art Store and Galleries Of
Walter W. Wood. lss Mathewson street.
in having "A great success and the low
prices az which these goods are plainly
marked ir one of the greatest opportuni-
ties that Providence people have ever had
for FIRST class high art or merit.
This sale is 10 continue through the
month Of February and the earlier buy-
ers are reaping rich returns Tor their In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
TAYLOR GOING TO FRANCE.

New York, Feb. 2s- Major" Taylor,
the colorcd cvclist who holds The national
professional championship at one mile.
expects 90 sail for France within fort
u ght.
Ito has written q friend here that he ~
prepared 10 begin the Journey "a soon rs
tie Partisan syndicate with whom ne ~
under contract fulnl that part ot the
agreement which calls for "a deposit or
guarantee in this city.
Eight matches have already been Al
ranged foT Tsylgr abfvGJ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
INVITATION TO CoNGsR.

Chicago. Fob 26-E. VI. Coneer. g. s.
minister 20 China. has been Invited - -
the guest of the Hamilton club en- April
=. which is celebrated by the club ns Az
pofnattox day. The cableeram irnunz
him 10 he present on that occasion wss
sent by the club last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
asout vh onoersph..

Our Photographs are so nicely adjusted
that they are easily distinguished from
All Others. wherever hcard-and cost no
more SO s2o and so for complete ou'ht
At OCKEL's, ~ We!bossst street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
Lawyers Say His Retirement
on Age Limit Was Illegal.
Will Not Be 60 Years of Age Until He
Has Lived 60 years--Law Depart
ment Looking Up Authorities. :


suppositn
he good deal OF
> mpl hough he s
. not" age Of
pay
. him.
NJ 'of an
I.
. city, Miller that
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26

fe' Cuts, Eisetrotypss srs grinunz,
Any kind see J. J. Ryder Co, e. Wash
inst0n. Bcst work, low prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26

wANTED-ANy LADY CAN EARN
good pay making silk neckwesr AZ homo:
work sent any distance prepaid; send loc.
Tor sealed contract for employ mont
MERCHANTS SUPPLY 60, Cambridge
uort, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House was called to order at II 10
o'clock, by Mr.. Speaker Holden, with a
quorum present. In the absence of Read
ing Clerk Lee his duties were performed
by Recording Clerk Mowry. and Judge
Isaac II. Southwick, OF the House COM
mittee on corporations, was eeicted re-
cording clerk pro. tenn. The record OF
Thursday last was read and approved.
Mr.. Gardiner, OF harrington, from the
act to incorporate the Narragansett
Pier Free Library, with recommendation
Of passage; calendar.
Mr.. Marshall. OF Cumberland, presented
an act in amendment OF chapter IS. gener-
al laws. of settlement OF paupersi referred
10 judiciary COMMITTEES.
FLAGS FOR CHAMBERS.
Mr.. Armington. OF East Providence, In
Produced a resolution authorizing and re-
nuesting the secretary of state To procure
flags for the chambers OF the Senate and
House OF Representatives; passed, under
suspension of the rules
MIR. Greene. OF Warwick, presented a
Issuance of certain bonds OF the town Of
warwick. not to exceed $4,000 judiciary
committee.
Mr.. Curtis. OF Providence. by request
introduced an act In amendment of chap
Ter a. general laws. for the better pre-
pention OF infectious and contagious dis
eascs: referred TO the judiciary commit
Mr.. Blodgett, OF Pswtucket presented
the petition OF the rragansett Machine
company for an act 10 authorize the issue
OF preferred stock; committee on corpora
lions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26

GER-ENERGETiC MAN NAN
age branch Established house No
soliciting; office duticss wholly. Salary
fis5 month: extra commissions. Yearly
engagement; chance rapid advancement
Tor man OF ability Experience not ncces-
sary. Must furnish good references and
$500 cash. Manager. Drawer -. New
Haven. Conn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

r'he special order for the day was then
rallied up. This was ioint resolution
proposing an amendment 10 the constitu-
zion OF the state. on which the committee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26
Bill introduced in Senate To-
day Referred to Committee.
Initiative and Referendum Resolution
Indefinitely Postponed in the House.
Junk License Act Was Passed.

a of
House prolonged
endum amendment was speeches
Garvin Of Cumbe erland,
provide a licensing junk dealers
passed
n
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-26

with Mr.. sayles at the time. heartily en-
dorsed Mr. Sayles' views