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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22
Mr.. PERRY WILL
STATE VIEWS,
Has Asked a Conference With Com
mittee in Regard to Transfer
TiCketS--Meeting This Afternoon

What the day will bring forth In rela-
tion to free transfer tickets is at present
shrouded In mystery.
The fact, however, remains that, MIR.
Marsden j. Perry, vice president OF the
Union Railroad company has notified the
committee on railroads or the city council
that he would like 20 confer with the
members before he leaves tho city.
This request was communicated 20
Chairman Moore OF the committee, with
the result that Mr.. Moore has called
meeting OF the committee on railroads for
4:45 o'clock this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22
FINGER HURT.
Miss Reynolds Suing Lederer
Company for $4,000 Damages

The S. & T.. Lederer company was de-
fendant in suit brought by a former
employc, Mary J. Reynolds. to recover
5000 for personal Injuries that Was tried
before Judge Dubois and jury today
In 1899 Miss Reynolds. who Is now Is
years old, was running footprcss IN the
Ledcrer factory at 50 week wage
She became dissatisfied with her posi-
tion as he pay was small and she was
set 20 work at power press. and The
compensation was 50 week. One day
she claims. she noticed thIs press was
broken and she told her boss, who, shs
claims promised 90 TX it.
There was no fixing done. u Is claimed.
and the plunger fell. cutting or the end
or one OF her fingers.
=. 4. owen is attorney for the plain
tin and Miller 4 Carroll attorneys FOE
the QslcRlaal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22
HEAD CRUSHED.
ThTGG.'Year-0 old Child Mot Death
Under Wheel Of Ice Cart.

Lowell. Mass. April 22.-Albert Lear, a
child about 8 years ofaage, was instantly
killed this morning about 10 O'Clock on
Jewett street. by the wheel OF an fee
wagon passing over his head.
The little victim was the child OF VIII
liam and Sarah Lear OF 152 Hampshire
street. and was let so out this morning
To play around the yurd lie had been
out ten minutes. when one OF the child
rem notified the child's mother that the
little fellow had been killed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22
FOR $4,000.
Luke CalIan Seeks Damage for
Injuries Received al Bristol.

Judge Blodgett and Jury this after
noon heard the testimony In the suit
brought by Luke Callan against Pho
tographers William Mills and Thomas
Mills To recover $500 for injuries due TO
premature explosion of an apparatus for
taking flash light photo OF the cup de-
fender Columbia at the time she was
launched az Bristol in 1899
Mr.. Callan rs a minor and brings suit
by his next friend Margaret Callan.
The stuff used 20 make the flash cN-
ploded and several persons were injured
lsn's both feet his right thigh. head and
arm were very badly injured. The scars
on the hov's body were viewed by the
jury in one OF the ante-rooms.
T.. i. Mccarthy and -. T. Rosworth are
counsel for the plaintiff and Wood g.
Tftch and r. T. owen are counsel for
the Attendants
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22
pArRicwS CASE BEFORE GRAND JURY

New York. April 22.-The consideration
Of the case or Albert r. Patrick accused
Of the murder OF VIM Marsh Rice. was
resumed today The Indictment itself is
nearly completed. Assistant District At
torncy Carvau having drawn Il up in
readiness for the grand jury should that
body find true bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22
FOR StpITIOUS LIBEL.

Cape Town. April % Mir Albert Cart.
wright, editor of the South African News,
who was arrested in February on
charge ~ sfditious and defamatOry libci
IN having published ln his paper a state
mout that Lord Kitchener had secretly
instructed his troops to take no prison
crs. has been convicted and sentenced
10 one years imprisonment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22
HIS CONDITION IMPROVED.

Lowell Mass. April 22-Distrlct Attor-
ney Fred y. Wier. chief prosecuting at
torney In the Eastman murder trial who
was taken seriously IN upon the eve 90
the opening Of the case. is considerably
improved this noon and hopes 10 get to
court tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22
STOCK BROKERS ASSIGN.

New York. April 22.--John Kelly. sam
uel y. o'l<eefe and Harry H. Cohen. do
ing business at % Broadway under the
name OF John Kelly y Company. stock
brokers, made an assignment today FOR tho
ocnciit of creditors 10 Thos. l.. Reynolds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22
CHARGED WITH THEFT or JEwsleY.

Chas. Reynolds. ieweler. az one time
employed by the ~ 2. Briggs company
at Atleboro was arrested today charged
with the larceny OF gold and silver Jewell
~ from the Briggs company.
lie pleaded guilty and was held in 5000
for the superior court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22
CASE DISCONTINUED.

In the case OF Ellen O'Ilara ct. al.
versus Frank Sauls administrator on the
estate OF John y. Sauls. Judge Sphinx OF
the Municipal court has been notified by
George T.. Webster. clerk Of the Common
Pleas division of the Supreme court that
the case has been discontinued.
The case was an appeal taken some time
since IN tho decisions or the commission
ors who were appointed by Judge SPHINX
20 declare the estate insolycnt and settle
Just debts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22

our ic.. 20. and 3c fun length Papers
are selling very fast. best bargains offer
ed In New England we carry almost
quality Our prices defy All competitors.
THE PROVIDENCE WALL PAPER
HOUSE. HJ Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22
Junk and PeddIers' Ordinances
Before Common Council.
Claim Made That One of Acts is De-
feCtive, and Committee on Ordinances
Will Consider Them.


Both
common council
This defs
tive prosisOns Of chapter
SIC OF the
The reference
port at the 10 on council
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22
CHAIR STATED VIEWS.

President pro tenn Gushing took occa-
sion TO say that this ordinance was the
most far-reaching In It's provisions OF
any legislation that had ever come before
the common council since he had been a
member. lie understood that the copies
of the ordinances had not been distrib-
uted until this morning. and he thought
that time should be taken TO examine all
It's provisions carefully.
Councilman Gardiner moved an amend
ment To the amendment providing that
the committee on ordinances be instruct
cd 20 report at the next meeting. III the
committee deems n advisable To do so"
The amendment 20 the amendment WIS
seconded by Councilman Devlin.
Councilman Cooke reiterated that the
ordinance was drawn rather loosely, and
certainly needed some careful attention
TO remedy the defect. lie did not desire
delay, but he thought IL wise for the COM
mittee ON ordinances TO look over the or
dinances and report az the next meeting.
Councilman BiNby member or the
committee on licenses. said that he would
not object To- reference 20 the committee
on ordinances but he would object 10 the
passage OF the amendment 10 the amend
ment for he wanted a report at the next
meeting
30 oRAToRlCAL EFFORTS.
UNllilillhW Nhlll'if hANV OF NUe tOIulnlt=
tee on licenses spoke IN tho same view,
aud hc was followed by Councilman Dew
lin. who said ne thought that the com
mittcc on ordinances should have ample
time I'm which To report. and he would
therefore vote for the amendment 20 the
amendment
Councilman Parsons remarked that v
was customary IN such cases TO hear from
persons who had Information. end he
thought that the common council should
hear from the chairman OF the committee
on licenses and from the chief ot police.
and his motion was seconded by Council-
man Lake.
Councilman Gardiner seid that he saw
no reason 90 take up tho sime of the COM
mon council I'm oratorical effort at this
time. when the only question pending was
motion 90 refcr-io tire committee on orr
dinauCes.
councilman Cooke was Of the same
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22
for Cuts, sIee,ro,yps. sns prinurs

Any kind see j. RYDER Co. a. Wash
inston. Best work. low prices,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22

The common council met I'm special Sos
sion at noon today. subject on the call OF
Mayor Granger 10 take action on the
Junk and peddIers' license ordinances.
In the absence OF President Kendrick,
the common council was called To or Ter
by Clerk Hayden. and Councilman A. J.
Gushing was elected president pro tenn.
The message OF the mayor relating to
the reason for calling the meeting was
read. and then the president called at
tention TO the fact that copies of the or
dinances were on the desks of the MEM
bers
Councilman Cooke in speaking OF the
ordinance concerning peddlers. said that
in his opinion the ordinance was defect
i've. because IL went beyond the provis-
ions OF chapter SAC. public laws. and he
thought that this matter needed careful
attention.
Councilman Gardiner said that the bills
were too important 10 be treated hur-
riedly. and he moved that both ordinan-
ces be referred to the committee on or
dinances.
ORDINANCES ARE DEFECTIVE.
Councilman Smith said that he would
like To hear from the chairman of the
committee on licenses and from the chief
OF police.
Councilman Cooke replied that no mat
ter what these gentlemen might say,the
fact remained that the statutes referred
only TO the sale OF articles on any street.
whereas the ordinance made IL apply 10
any street. uare. lane or alley" and
he thought this a serious variance.
Councilman Sisson thought that the
statutes inu sing the word streets. "in-
tended 10 include squares. lanes or al
leys,' and inasmuch as the ordinance
had been carefully drawn he saw no need
10 refer the ordinances TO the committee
on ordinances. The law department, and
Judge Southwick, who had revised tho
city ordinances, had given the matter
much attention. and he deemed this SUM-
Client.
Councilman Darling moved TO amend
Councilman Gardeners motion so as 10
instruct the committee on ordinances TO
report at the next melting.
Councilman Peterson said that n the
ordinance passed, according TO section 10
aliens 10 the city would sell their farm
produce without n license whereas citi-
zens would be compelled to pay heavy
fec
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-22
Curse
OF
DRINK
CURED by
WHITE RIBBON REMEDY

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or Coffee Without Patients
knowledge
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stroy the diseased appetite for alcoholic
stimulants. whether the patient is a con-
flrmed inebriate. "a tippler." social
drinker or drunkard Tastless. odo- 50.
Impossible for any one TO have az ap-
petite for alcoholic liquors after using
White Ribbon Remedy.
BY mail Sl00 Trial package free by
writing, -
MRS. A. Nj. TOWNSEND.
Sec. Woman's Christian Temperance
Union.
i. O. Box 20, Detroit Mich. Sold by all
druggists. In Providence by the Hall &
Lyon Co. 2e5 Westminster street. and
cor. Weybossct and Mathewson streets.
The sun., 1901-08-26
POLICE WERE KEPT BUSY.
As a Result There Will be Big
Docket in CITY Court.

Seldom in one night WAS the Police
Department compelled to exact greater
energies in the discharge of its duties
than on last Saturday night when patrol
men in all parts of the city and par
ticulally on the coast, We're kept in Il
constant state of activity from nightfall
until the early hours of Sunday. As a
result of this big nights work, twenty
two cases will he brought np for hearing
in Municipal Court this morning.
Perhaps the most interesting among
these is that of David Naylor. colored
Had David not created Il disturbance
with an italian over Il head Of cabbage
he could have gone home to his family
in peace, Int lie was disposed to make
troullc for someone and Policemen
Eiakiu and Cornish finally arrested him.
In the first place David had no idea of
hrig arrested and he demonstrated his
dislike for such q proceeding very fore
lilly in administering sundrN punches and
kicks on the patl.olmcnS anatomy.
Ercn in the police station his will
spirit still assorted itself and force had
To be used in searching him and placing
linn behind the bars. where he amused
himself in howling at the top of his
voice. stamping on the floor and rattling
the doors of the cell His wife attempted
10 interfere but she was elected from the
station.
The other cases range from larceny to
drunkenness.
The sun., 1901-08-26
DELAWARE RIVER CLAY.
Plenty of Material for Making Good
Fire Bricks.

John NJ Solomon has been elected
president of the New Castle Manufactur-
ing Company. Back of this simple an
aounccment is the fact that Wilmington
Is likely ia the near future to have fire
bricks for paving purposes manufactured
here on il large scale.
During the past week over 800 tons of
iirSt-class clay have been dredged up by
the company from the bed of the Della
ware river opposite Riverside Park,
south II New Castle At that point in
HE river the clay has binding quality
.qual to putty. Several outward bound
vessels have run aground on the vein of
clay ana il required extraordinary efforts
10 get the ships atoat fronting the Tay.
lor Dickinson farms owned by j. Ed
ward Addicks. Experts discovered that
on the Addicks farms there is a deptl,
# 2S feet of clay After boring that
lrpth il WAS deemed not necessary to 20
my deeper.
The New Castle Manufacturing Com
pany during the week hired a mud digger
mi secured large lead Of the clay from
tn. river bed Tho company is not al
lowed to 20 within twenty-five feet OF
'ow water mark.
Patrick Neary, who is member of
he company, said last evening: 1T is
true that we have secured 300 tons of clay
from the Delaware river bed. and we
propose 10 make an experiment and if
we are successful in thc test then we will
begin the manufacture of fire brick for
"aving purposes. Until then we must
3leclinc to state anything about the COM
nany nr TO tell who are the parties CON
.nectpd
The sun., 1901-08-26
COOK AND ROTHERT.
Wilmington Man and Wife Playing
in London Theatre.

| Under the names of Cook and Rothert,
Morris Babb, formerly of this city and
his wife are making most successful
tour OF Europe in comedy eccentric
sketch. They are now playing at the
London Palace Theatre, London, which
is the largest theatre in the world. II
has a ballad of 300 in addition to the
first class vaudeville. Mr.. Babb and his
wife have played in all the most promi-
nent theatres of England as IL special
attraction. Cook and Rothert appear as
Il leader on all the posters and they are
advertised as Americas greatest eccen-
tries, direct from their American tri-
umphs.
In recent letter to his brother Ben
jamin Babb of this city, the actor states
that he will terminate his engagement
with the London theatre the first of next
month. September 13 he and his wife
will leave England for South America,
where they will remain until February 1
of next year. They will then return to
London, after which they are to make
n tour of the continent. Their sketch
has become so popular that they arc
booked for engagements for nearly u
year.
Mr.. Bai,b was born in this, city. but
for n number OF years he has been on
the stage and has made a good reputa-
tion as a comedian. In this country hr
played several seasons as leading comed
ian in one of Hoyt's productions ana
also has appeared in several other first
class shows. Mr.. Bahb made many
friends by his congenial manner while
on visit here in April 1900. Mrs.
Bahb is also very popular and has made
Ia big hit with her husband in the com.
ely sketch. They will probably
return to this city in about two years
The sun., 1901-08-26
C0LQRED FOLK
WERE HAPPY
Came From Far and Near to Cele-
brate Big Quarterly.
WE'RE QUIET AND ORDERLY
Attended Church Services and En-.
jOyed Themselves in PromenaIfing
and Eating Watermelon and
Other Refreshments.

big Quarterly" which is one Of th,.
most important events of the year to
the colored people of Wilmington and
VICINITY, was celebrated yesterday. From
carly morning until midnight French
street from Fourth to Ninth was crowd
ed. 1t was Big Quarterly" the one
day i'll the year that the colored people
have for meeting together and all Of
them We're happy
| The general fights, loud and boisterous
talking, running of speakeasies and
many other evils, which in past years
characterized big Quarterly" were not
noticed yesterday. Many say that th..
| lay is not as much of an event as il
formerly was, but the attendance yes
ierdny was as large, il not larger, than
il has been for several years. The pco-
pie enjoyed themselves in a quiet way.
| The police had no trouble whatever and
10 the credit of the colored folk it can
be said that not a single arrest was made
during the day.
While the elder folk attended the
church services, the gallant bcaux and
tdliskN damsels were much in evidence on
The street They promenaded mp and
lown French street making goo goo eyes
1T each other and to all appearances
Thoroughly enjoying themselves. One OF
he most interesting sights of the day
was gorgeous costumes. Many of them
evidently keep a special "Big Quarterly"
costume and only wear it on that day
The more fashg the dress the better they
are satisfied. Between Eighth and Ninth
streets as usual was where the majority
lof the colored folk congregnted. In this
| block was erected most of Che eatin.
ESPECIALLY attractive to them. Those il
| charge Of the stands reaped harvest
| Watermelons were devoured by the hun
drctls. Sandwiches, soft drinks ana cigars
were also sold in abundance.
| The white folk were also ont in large
numbers to watch the promenaders and
see their loud costumes Everyone who
has a friend living on French street is
sure to visit them on big Sundays. All
i day services were held in Ezion NJ. T.
and the a. u. M. p. Churches. both on
French street between Eighth and Ninth
| The shouting of those in the churches
could hc heard squares away all day.
The colored folk began to arrive in
the city by the hundreds as early as Z
o'clock. They came in by the railroads
by Steamboat, trolley cars and in teams
Many of them came to the city on Sat
urday and stayed with ..iends over
might. They We're from Pennsylvania
New Jersey. Maryland and even from
Virginia. French street station was
crowded with the arriving and depart
ing visitors all day. Extra coaches had
to be attached to many of the trains to
get the crowds safely hack to their
homes. Travel on both the steamboat
lines was also unusually heavy. There
was one excursion from Salem. Y. +.
The sun., 1901-08-26
COUNTY FAIR PLANS.
Committee Has Completed Final De-
tails for the Exhibition.

There is every indication that "'rhe
County Fair" at Brandywine Springs on
Wednesday and Thursday will even sur
pass the expectations OF its projectors.
Much interest is being shown in the veii-
t,lre by people living in all parts of New
Castle county and in Chester county, i;.,
and Cecil county, Md. The committee
OF Pomona Grange, under whose au
spices the fair is to be held, is much
srititied at the development Of the plans.
The committee met Mt Brandywinc
Springs on Saturday evening and com
pleted final details for the exhibition.
The exhibits that are expected to be dis
played will reflect much credit upon the
ability OF New Castle county farmers
to grow high class farm products.
The judges appointed and who vii. be
asked to serve are as follows: Live
stock department, horses, Calvin w.
Crossan and X. Lewis Armstrong: sows.
sheep and hogs, Merris Hollingswoltl.
and Evan Pyle; chickens, A. Oliver anil
Samuel Lytle. Grain, fruit and vrge
tables department vegetables, John
Rfadan and nelson Talley; fruit, David
Heyd and Oliver Eastburn: grain, vii
liam Eastbllrn and Richard Buckilgham
Implement department, William Bird
and James Hoffecker. Ladies' depart
ment. fancy work, Mrs. H. r. Ewes and
Mrs. l.. III. Ball: cakes. pies. bread and
butter, Mrs. Calvin w. Crossan and Mrs
William Bhd jellies and canned frRil.
Mrs. Lewis Dsrrickson and Mrs. vii.
liam A. Tallry.
The entries for all the departments
except the ladies', have been closed. The
Indies departmt mt closes today. In each
department there have been a larg, num-
Der of entries of exhibits, and in each
there will be n rare display. considering
that no money prizes are to he offered
md no entry fee is charged. For every
exhibit prizes OF ribbons, blue, red or
yellow will be awarded.
The sun., 1901-08-26
DIAMONDS MISSING.
Henry Sewell, Colored, Charged
With Stealing the Jewels.

Spurrcd On by tho revelations of two
fortune tellers, combined Will, her own
slispicions Mrs. Edwii Monntford of
NJ. 1928 " est Seventh street has caused
he arrest Of Henry Srwcll, colorcd.
charging him with having pilfclfet a pair
Of diamond earrings belonging 10 her.
Tie alleged larceny is said to have been
pcrpeti ated while the negro was taking
MP carpets for tie Al"nntford family.
prior 10 its removal Ia summer quarters.
Mrs. Mountford suspected him Of the
thtft and after consulting two fortune
tellcrs. who described rim accordingly,
had him arrested. Srwrll, however,
denies his guilt and even the sweatlox
could not extract IL confession from him.
For Years he has been in the employ Of
the best families in the city and has al
ways maintained Il most reputable char
acter.
The sun., 1901-08-26
DOG DAYS ARE OVER.
Much Variation in Calendars Re
garding Limits of the Season.

According to the best authorities today
is the last OF the season known as dog
days. \ period Of from four to six
weeks. in the summer, varolisly placed
by almanac makers between the early
part cf July and the early part of Sep
tcmlcr; canicular days; so-called III
reference to the rising in ancient times
Of the Dog Star (Srus, with the sun
Popularity, the sliltry, close part of the
summer.
The conjunction Of the rising Dog Star
with the rising Of the sun was regarded
by the ancients as one of the causes Of
the Sultry heat of the summer and of til"
maladics which then prevailed. Rut as
the conjunction does not occur mt the
same time in all ATTITUDES, and is not
constant in th. same region for Il long
period. there has been much variation III
calendars regarding the limits Of the
dog days.
4 popular American alamac places the
beginning on July II and the ending,
August 26.
The sun., 1901-08-26
RICHARDS WON
THE RACE
Finished First in Seven Days
Walking Match.
DEAN WAS A CLOSE SECOND
Pavilion Was Crowded With Enthu
siastic Spectators Who AppIauded
the Contestants. johnson
Delivered a Lecture.

Carrying an American flag in his
hand richards finished the last lap in til,
seven days go-as-you-please race at
l5randywine Springs Park last night on
4 run, winning the contest and defeating
Dean by two miles.
The Pavilion in which the match was
held was crowded, and as the closing
minutes of the race approached the eA-
element grew to fever heat. Thunder
aus applause greeted Richards ut the
finish and when it was announced that
he had covered an even 342 miles in tho
allotted seventy hours there was another
antburst. Dean also came in for hearty
applause. Having covered $40 miles.
Then each contestant was taken in turn
md given an ovation according TO his
due.
j. Golden johnson, whose firm con
viction in the supremacy Of the mental
covers over the material organs has M
held him throughout the contest. finish
ID next to last, but he has established
his assertion that he would, without
previous training cover an average Of
ihirty-five miles daily Yesterday he
.Ost over two of the ten hours.
After the contest, Richards appeared
Jagged out but Dean seemed as fresh
rs when he began.
1t has been decided that no portion Of
he purse should 20 to the two contest,
ants ending last. This. however, has
been revoked. in consideration Of the
faithful persistcncy of Johnson and the
illness of Rowe. who abandoned tht.
race on Thursday night To these two
Manager Smith and each of the Other
contestants. will contribute portion Of
their dividends, which will he declared nt
the office Of the railway company today
1T noon.
At 1890 johnson gave brief lecture
N his theory. which was Of apparent ,in-
crest to the spectators. He asserted,
With seeming conviction. that il man con
u iS strong as he desires. at will. with
mi any previous physical preparation.
mi that one could die at amy age that
he wished, from five to 500 with the
proper concentration of his mental