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The oasis., 1901-01-05
District Court.

Wednesday morning, January 2nd., 1901, the district court in and for the county of Santa Cruz, commenced it's January term at Nogales Judge George Davis presiding. Present T. Turner, sheriff; s. H. Hoover, clerk; F. Duffy, district attorney; s. F. Noon, assistant clerk.
 The grand jurors summoned ap- peared and were examined. Several were excused and others summoned. When completed the grand jury was composed of the following persons:
 l.. Fleischer, Chas. Hayes, J. A. Linder, Madison Risinger, V. H. lgo, Fl. E. Stevens, $. L. Parke, James Parker, A. H. Noon, J. Faulds, L. Ephraim, H. B. Riggs, w. Behrent, A. A. Doherty, Anton Proto and Ed. F. Holden.
 A. A. Doherty was appointed fore man of the grand jury and Ben Daniels, bailiff.
 The calender was read and disposi- tion made of the cases as follows:
 Territory vs. William Young. Set for Friday, Jan. 4, 1900.
 Territory ,vs Teofilo Otero. On motion of the district attorney the court ordered that T D Satterwhite be entered as associate counsellor the prosecution,
 Territory vs. Otis H. Moore. h. dictment of manslaughter. Set for Saturday, Jan. 5, 1901.
 David Rabbit vs N M & A railway. Set for trial Tuesday, Jan 8, 1901.
 LA Straith ys Mark Lully. Set for trial Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1901.
 A Dohervy vs w F Overton. Set for Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1901.
 DIP Pough vs. A M & A railway. Case continued for the term.
 H s Stevens vs N M X A railway. Same order.
 Hank Hewett vs John c Leonard. Set for Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1901.
 Eb Williams vs John c Leonard. Same order.
 Lula R Wood vs Herbert J Wood. Set for Thursday, Jan 3. 1901.
 Carrie NJ Brison vs WP Harlow. Set for Thursday, Jan. 3, 1901.
 Fredrisk Oleson vs. M M Tricky. Set for Tuesday, Jan. s.
 Ignacio Contreras vs Victoria Con- treras. Set for Wednesday. Jan 2.
 LW Jimmie vs Mark Lully. Set for Wednesday, Jan ?, 1901.
 John T Brickwood vs Mrs 1 c Har- ley. Upon motion of D A Richard son the court ordered that A Fl Camel be entered as associate counsel for the plaintiff.
 WR Sprecher vs. M Lulley. Set for Thursday, Jan 3, 1900.
 Clarke ys Caralampio Moreno Set for Thursday, Jan 10, 1901.
 JJ Mendibles vs J A McGangby. Set for Thursday, Jan 10, 1901.
 Court adjourned.
 The court commenced at p III
 w Jimmie ys Mark Lully. Set for Saturday, Jan 5, 1901.
 Territory vs Joseph KoDham Con- tempt otcourt Fined S4.65
 A A Doherty vs Wm F Overton Motion to disolve temporary injunc- tion Allowed.
 Applications made by D A Richard son, A H Gambel, and M Marsteller for license to practice law in the courts of this territory. Granted.
 WR Sprecher vs Mark Lulley. Dis missed.
 Contreras vs Victoria. de Con- | treras ApDlicatiOn for divorce
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
Widow Will Be President, Son Secre-
tary, and Mr.. Burton, General Man.
ager--To Resume Wednesday.

There was filed with Secretary Bennett
at the state house in this city today ar
ticles Of Incorporation or the Wexford
Worsted mills In the town OF North
Kingstown.
The petitioners are Mrs. Harriet Greg
ory. widow of the late governor; Mary
Louise, daughter, and Arthur Il. Burton,
superintendent, both OF the WEXFORD and
Oak Hill plants.
The document was drawn by Attorney
F. w. Tillinghast. who was chief of Gov
ernor Gregory's personal stan, and covers
scarcely two pages of legal cap paper.
In fact there are only half dozen sec
tions. the most important referring 10 the
continuance OF business i'm the textile
line generally and fixing the capital stock
at 100000 or 1000 shares OF common stock
at par value OF 800 each
IL was necessary that there should be
at least three adult petitioners for the
charter and that is why the name OF Su-
perintendent Burton was Joined with the
names of widow and daughter.
The name of the son. Albert could not
he consistently joined, he not being yet of
age, but he Will cooperate with Mr.. Bur-
ton in supervision OF the manufacturing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
WILL STANDS.
Was Made by Thomas Hsrly
Who Was Convicted Of Murder

Salem, Mass, Dec. 2.-The long and
interesting contest over the acceptance
Of the will of Thomas Herty. the Revere
murderer. was ended today when Judge
Bell of the superior court, decided that
the will drawn up by Mr.. Herty I'm 1899
was the work of man
with sound mind, and that
the instrument was properly executed.
This will gave all property TO relatives.
Today's decision sets aside the ruling
of the probate court, made two years ago,
by which the will was refused acceptance.
IIerty. who was convicted OF murder for
taking the life OF Revere woman I'm 1871.
was sentenced 10 life Imprisonment. He
was pardoned I'm 1883. through the efforts
Of Hon. T.. n. McPhearson at that time
a member of the executive council
Ia appreciation OF MCPHERSON work
I'm his behalf Il Is said. Herty bequeathed
TO him all his property, in will drawn
up I'm 1896.
Later on. in 1899. Mr. Herty made a
second will, by which the property was
left 10 his relatives. When he died
shortly afterward. both wills were offered
for probate. The court refused TO set up
the 1899 will and the case has been before
the superior court ever since.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

IN THEIR
CANDY.
Mrs. Brown and Her Son Made
III by Eating Sweets at
Christmas.

Philadelphia. Dec. PA poison mystery
resembling in some respects the cele-
brated Botkin case is engaging the at
tention or the police here
Mrs. Gertrude Brown and her 1S-year-
old son. Robert. who live at sos brooklyn
street, arc very IN with what is thought
to be arsenical poison. Mrs. Brown and
her son ate some candy and cake Christ
mas night. The cake was purchased at
nearby grocery. the handy was sent to
Mrs. Brown on Christmas eve
She speculated as 10 who might be
the donor. but as there was not the
slightest clue became satisfied that the
sender wished TO remain unknown and
started in to eat the sweetmcats with her
son.
Within a few minutes tho boy com
planned of feeling IN. and almost i'm
mcdiately fell writhing upon tho floor
He complained OF gripping and burning
pains.
Mrs Brown az once made him drink
sait solution and as soon as she could.
prepared some strong coffee, which she
forced down the throat OF the boy.
1'his relieved the boy and be stretched
hmslcf upon his bed By this time tho
mother was attacked with similar symp-
toms. She swallowed hot coffee ana
drank the salt solution. but her pains
rapidly grew worse. and she started from
I've house to secure aid
She staggered 900 The coruor OF the
street. whore shc f,u Recovering some
what The woman drasscd herself back
into trc bousr Dr SIS. E JameFon was
srnt fot ifc suspected ara.aflr.u 1oison-
lrg and questioned thr eick womaU
She atNitrd tna facts rclatrs--to tho
receipt pi tDc canoN. and ,gcn hlntcd
that she suspected who ihr guilty one
might -. f,-Hly the uHtieni was hur-
uDt To- thr hospital where the doctors
worked over her until DAYLIGHT
AIRS. Brown eaid tonight. ''Thcro have
boon unpleasant Incidents which might
direct mv attention 90 some one who
might wish to harm me. But my mouth
r. sealed. When j get up J shall make 90
ny business 60 find out whether I have
bcen poisoned through dosign or acci-
dent"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

establishments and with his mother in the
management of the estate.
Governor Gregory had all his busines
affairs In good form when he passed
away" remarked "A state official to The
News representative today. He made n,
will several years ago but I don't see tina t
II has been acted upon as yet by tho
North kingstown town council acting ss
r eottftef- -PEehata,- hut SUPPOSE IL will
come up at the next meeting. tomorrow
afternoon.
Governor Gregory" he continued.
made considerable money during the
last ten years of his life and when his ess-
tate is probated / am confident you will
md he left from *i50.000 To 500 900 above
all possible obligations"
The charter has been applied for and
secured To facilitate the adjustment Of his
estate and Mrs. Gregory will be president
or the new corporation. Miss Gregory
Will be member OF the board OF direct
ors; Albert Gregory will be secretary and
treasurer and Mr.. Burton. superintendent
and general manager"
Both mills-Wickford and Oak Hill
were promptly shut down Monday after
noon, December 16 upon first announce
ment of the late state executives deatl
They have remained closed since but will
resume, under the new corporation man.
agement, on Wednesday next.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
WE'D TEACHER.
Young AIbsrtson Secured Bride
and Fortune al ths Same Time.

New York. Dec. 27.--Lester B. Albert
son, %, of Cutchogue. l.. l., won his
school teacher. Miss Mary Il. Benedict,
q. for his wife. and won a fortune by
marrying her.
Mrs. Albertson is a graduate OF Ober-
In college and speaks four languages.
Her widowed mother is poor and the
girl was her only support. Young AL
bertson began TO attend the high school
at Riverhead i'm 1885 lie recited 10 Miss
Benedict. fell in love with her and could
not keep his mind on his studies.
The pretty teacher saw that the boy was
I'm love with her and tried 10 discourage
him. She only made matters worse. His
constant attentions finally won her heart.
but she said she could not marry a boy
without an income and could not afford
to wait until she was over - 90 marry
him. She admitted that she loved him.
Albertson was graduated and went 10
New York to make his fortune. having
only three years TO do IL I'm. Last summer.
while on his vacation, he took his sweet
heart TO his home in Cutchogue on car
riage drive.
IL proved 10 be the luclSlest thing he
ever did. for his grandfather. Josiah Al
bertson, who Is rich. took a liking 60
Miss Benedict. The hoy had not dared
TO tell his relatives Of his affection for
her. The old gentleman took the hoy
aside q day or two sfterward. and said:
"t have picked out wife for you"
Young Albertson trcmblod
'Nho Is she?" hc asked.
Miss benedict. and ~ you don't marry
her IN cut you or iu ms will without
cent
And ir ! do marry here" asked the
hoy.
and lot FOR q weddug gift and every
cent = have will be- YOURS when I die"
Lsst fan tho engagement was an-
nounccd
At the wedding The grandfather was
present and was the happicef OF an. eN-
cept the bride and bridegroom
The young people are popular in River
head. and demonstration had hecn
planned iu their honor at thc depot a
crowd was there with rice and Did shoes.
The grandfather hel,d of 20 au~ told Al
bertson tp siud- the crowd and he would
give him sluJ for pocket money The bride
and Bridegroom left ON the 2:-5 p m.
train ami the disappointed crowd Of
friends peit-d fhr hu0reui conductor of
the gZf train with rice and oid leather
The bridal pair ate with Mt Albert
sons brother who is Inv student. and
lives iu West one Hundred aud FortN-
third street. Tho now housn will ba bull:
Tor them in ClairIugut pgTk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

At the beginning OF the Civil war, being
IN the eastern part OF the country, he en-
tered the Federal army as captain of the
flith New Jersey regiment. He rose TO
be colonel in October. 1862 and command
ed brigade at Chancellcrsville, where
he led brilliant charge, and was badly
wounded
He was wounded also at Gettysburg.
and served creditably on other battle
fields. ON March ID. 1865. he received the
breNet OF hrigadier-general Of volunteers
FOR bravery at Chancellorsville and that
OF major general for his services during
the war.
lie became connected with railroads af-
ter the war. was vice-Dresident of the
West Jersey and Seashore railroad and
director i'm the Pennsylvania railroad. He
had not only banking and other interests
In New Jersey. bat also commanded the
Second brigade. National Guard.
He was Srate senator from Camden
county from 1872 TIL jSsl and was presi-
dent OF the senate for three years.
He was first elected United States sena-
tor ia 1881. serving six years. An interim
followed, and he was not returned until
1885 and reelected this year, his term not
expiring until 1907.
He was one of the national comma nd
ers OF New Jersey for the worlds Colum-
bian exposition. He was delegate 10 the
national conventions of 1876 1880. 1858. 1892
and 1896, and ever an active, ardent and
consistent Republican,.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
AGED MAN
WEDS HIS
NURSE.
Mr.. S!0at al II Years Of Age
Maniss Young Woman Whe
Attended Him.

Goshen, y. Y, Dec. 27.--January and
June were welded today in the persons of
William l.. Sloat and Miss Mary Eliza
beth Vanderhoff. Mr. SIoat is a retired
merchant OF seventy-seven; his bride is
twenty-three.
Both are residents of Sloatsburg. a
few miles from this city. The Sloats were
the original settlers there before Revolu-
tionary times and the village took its
name from them.
They have lived and prospered through
many generations in the village, and to-
day william Sloat as head OF the house.
possesses a fortune accumulated by his
ancestors and enhanced by his his own
business ability His bride is pretty,
bright and of sweet disposition The VIII
layers, knowing both of them. do not re-
gard the alliance as at all strange.
Mr. Sloats first wife died twelve years
ago. and one by one his children followed
her until there remained only tho son
Frederick, who until three years ago livod
In Paterson. n. j.
Three years ago AIR Sloat was taken se-
riously ill and his mind became affected.
While iu this condition. Il g. said, Fredc-
rick induced him 90 sign "a will boqucath-
ing to him all his property except So0O.
and TO sian further agreement that he
would not revoke tho Will The son then
moved with his family back to Sloatshurg
and into thc family homestead MIR Sloats
recovery was due mainly. n Us said. 10 ne
nursing of Mary Nandcrhon. whom ~
had treated as his own child Soon there
were quarrrls between him and his sons
family. and he asked them 90 leave
Fred refused and produced the papers
7igned hv hls father n IS said that Mr.
Sloat was thundcrstruck 90 learn OF tho
existence OF such papers. AT any rate hc
took the matter into court. with Judge
Harrison vs.. Nanny as hle attorney. and
In Novcmher. 1000. the Rockland county
circuit court declartd thefn void Three
months later the SON and hie family were
disD0secssHd bv order of The court
The uld mans gratitude to the Young
woman who had uursei him through his
mainjr gradually developed into ten.
1crsI fceIiug. aud when their engagement
WAS announced DO was uO surprise 20 the
villagers After tho wedding they focked
to the sloHt homestead to tender their
congrstulatious. and thus the honeymoon
OF the coupls bcsius.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
STANDS FIRM.
Miss Erwin Declares She viii
Not Resign as School Teacher.

Rowsyton, Conn. Dec. FIT shall
never resign from the school IL my en-
emies succeed in obtaining a decision of
the court ousting me, L shall appeal the
case TO a higher court. If the higher court
decides against me L shall 70 to a court
higher than that, and so on until reach
the highest tribunal in the United States.
cleared from my name"
Miss Elizabeth Erwin. assistant principal
OF the Rowayton public school, thus cx-
Dressed herself today to q reporter. Miss
Erwin has been requested 10 resign be-
cause persons said her handwriting re-
sembled that in Objectionable anonymous
letters sent TO her principal, John Mcclcl-
Ian; 10 Miss Jessie Benedict and Miss En-
ma Cushman. the two other teachers; %
Miss Emma Walker, friend OF Miss
Cushman, and others.
II think know who was the writer OF
these threatening and repulsive letters
is but of course / shall mention 40
names" Miss Erwin continued. II shall
write 10 the postmaster general tonight
and request him 10 aid IN the investigl-
tion As | understand the law. the po, t.
master general can compel the possessors
Of the letters 10 surrender them. that lac
may be enabled 10 trace the writer
There was a meeting OF the school
committee last Friday aud word was sent
90 me that 1 was 10 have until last Mon
day to- resign. 1 replied that I would
never resign. Since then oycrtures have
been made "a my counsel that f I would
reconsider and give up mv position uoti
more would be done in tho matter. pf
course shall do nothing OF tho kird
That would hc tantsmount 60 writing ny
SELF down guilty.
"T am absolutely Innocent. 30 why
should I not nght this case Go tho bitter
end2 = think &c is dreadful that Sueh
suspicion can be- cast on an innocent per
SON
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27


The day after Christmas was not a
very joyful one at 50 Richmond street.
That house is used for the entertain
ment OF boarders and bears the rather
high-sounding name OF The Carver.
Among the boarders was John f. Con-
nors.
Connors was Is years of age. n Journey
man Jeweler employed i'm the shop of Fos-
ter & Baily. and he was counted as a
very good workman.
He was single and occupied a small
ROOM Christmas day he went out 10
enjoy himself and returned late in the
evening.
He retired without attracting any par
ticular notice and was not inquired after
until yesterday afternoon. when his alb
sence from work. as well as from the
table, was noted.
Henry Aldrich went 70 Connors' room
at 2:SO and was surprised TO find the oc-
cupant lying upon the bed
He spoke ia. then touched the appar-
ent sleeper. with intention OF awakening
him.
To Aldrichs surprise Connors was
dead.
Medical Examiner Palmer was notified
and late in tho afternoon called at the
mousse. -.-------
DR. Palmer said that death was due TO
suffocation due 10 Connors' own careless
ness.
Connors had used an oil stove TO heat
his room.
He had heedlessly turned the wicks up
so high that they sent forth a good deal
OF smoke.
The lattar ana ,ho -oo,,, 81 .s.t A.
fumes from the overworked stove ex-
hausted the air and death ensued.
The body was delivered TO an under
taker for burial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
IN ORGAN RECITAL

About 800 persons assembled Ga Grace
church last evening % listen to an organ
recital given 10y Mr.. Arthur ~ Ryder.
the orranist assisted bv Mrs Viola We
terhouse. The soprano on The quartet OF
Grace church.
The recital VAS characterized as Ca
"Christmastlde reCtal' sud was one OF
The most finished and Jrtisilc recitaIs
ever given in This city. The music Wa aif
in Keeping with the spirit OF Christmas
and the solos bv Mrs. WsterhOuse we're
delightfully."- rendered notably iu the
Song OF the Nirsiu." with cello cbligato.
by Miss Helen rglsr Grant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
LETTER FROM The PRESIDENT

Paris Dec 25-Daron Coubertln. pre- 81
dent of the OLYMPIC eames. has Just rc-
pstVed a personal lefter fron Preside a.
Roosevelt iu reply to the upiiati0u Il, nt
90 the latter asking him to hecomo nt,
dent or the olympic eanlr- To BE- held Oh
Chicseo during the year 1904
Mr. Roosevelt Saws be vii las fhc
whole matter bef0u. The cabinet and tlst
40 far ss hs hlmseif ig concerned h.
takes the ke~nest interest in De und b
taking sud Will DO his utmost 10 mas
the meeting ~ Chicago 49, successful az
tho last one. held &C Athens.
Mr l5ousovcits ietcr . e0uched IN The
NaImoat ksIms.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
PROPERTY WILL Be SOLD

Boston, Dec. 25.-lt has been decided 10
cell the property OF the .Atlss Tack com
pany az auction in This city on Feb o..
in accordance with the recent announce
ment, that the MORTGAGE held by Boston
trust company would be forecloscd
The property embraces factories. land
and machinery iu Plymouth. Duxburv.
Taunton. Fairhavrn aud Whitman. IT, VI.
Rogers. OF New York. bid m the entirc
conccrr -..t The last foreclosure. bur tho
financial Affairs of the company are such
That another sal, is found necessary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
PETITION DENIED.
Appellate Court Refuses Writ of
CGTiiaTarItO OEg- -OifICarReynoIds.

The application OF former Police officer
Charles Il. Reynolds. Of Pawtucket, for a
writ Of certiorari was denied by Judge
Tillinghast yesterday as the court could
not under the certiorari process go into
the testimony before tho board OF alder
men Of PawtuckCt when Reynolds was dis
charged. Tho court followed the case
OF Seneca ~ Smith VS.. town council Of
Burrillvile, 10 II. J. 81 wherein it was
held that the purpose OF ceriioran g.
correct errors OF law, not 90 review nud-
ings of fact Tho court in that case sail.
III 10 is desired To- enlarge the scope of
the common law proceedings go as 20
make 70 serve tho purposes ur bin OF
exceptions or of e petition Tor now trial
and thereby confer upon this court iuris-
dictiOu to correct errors of Law aud also
Go review Ondngs 0f fact. thus ucccssi-
tatiug thc sending ot matters of the
evidence. So is. or course. competent for
the general usscnbly Go provide therefor
hy statute. ls has llrldr been done On
MANY OF orr sistr stutes
"Bu until some such statute shall have
been enacted We muyt limit Tho proceed.
inp 90 its common ltw function
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
BREACH or COVENANT.

William Torsvthe has brought suit
against Michael Early TO recover 500 for
alleged breach OF covenant Tho plaintiff
alleges that the defendant m considcra-
tion of 500 paid by plaintiff. made decd
of FIVE lots hv which De-. defendant war
rantod the title 90 said lands to be IN him-
sclf and wife Mr Forsyth claims that
Early was not seized of the property as
b. represented.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
is APPROVED.
Argentine ChiIian Protocol Is
Signed by Or. AICoria.

Bucuos Ayrcs Dec. q. Cvla Galvoston)
The Naciou saws the Argentine Chuisu
protocal has boon definitely approved by
Dr. Alcorta. the Argentine minister OF
foreign affairs
" is further asserted that the incident
arising from the changing OF a. phrase in
the protocol by the Chiliau minister Of
foreign affairs. Senior Yanoz hus not tho
importance attached Co % by some OF
the newspapers here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
SIX MONTHS IMPRISONMENT

New YORK. Dec Edward Clenuon.
thc former wardmau of fhc West Thir-
teth strct Police .tati0n. was today
sentenced 10 six month Imprisonment IN
the Penitentinry by Recorder Goff
Gicnnon was found guilty ~ wilful me-
glect OF duty in falling 10 suppress dis
orderly house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27

His constant attention 90 the duties de-
volving upon him in his official capacity
resulted in 1899 IN a collapse. A trip 20
Europe was beneficial and he soon recov-
ered sufficiently 20 resume his duties.
Toward the end OF the last session OF con-
grass ne developed complication Of dis
eases, and acting on the advice OF his
physicians. again visited various health
resorts IN Europe.
Upon his return his condition showing
no Improvement, senator Sewell went 10
Asheville. n. c.. where he remained two
months. He returned 70 his home about
four weeks ago. and for a few days a
slight Improvement In his condition was
noted. Within the past two weeks "A
sucCc cssion of sinking spells greatly weak
abandon the hope OF prolonRing his life
When death came the senator's family
was gathered at his bedside. He had
been unconscious for some time before
the end.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
SENATOR sEwELL's CAREER.

William Joyce Sewell was born in Cas-
tebar. Ireland. Dec 8. 1885. He WAS left
an orphan. came 20 the United States i'm
1851, was for a time employed in mercan-
tile business in New York city. made
several voyages as sailor on merchant
vessels and afterward engaged I'm busi-
ness I'm Chicago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-27
OIL STOVE
CAUSED
HIS. DEATH
Connors Turned the Wick Too
High and Was SuffOCated
by Smoke.

vv~~crcStsfe>s~" .<eFs<s s<sS4
3 a death by asphyxiation occurred 9.
. az tho Carver House, boarding (.
. place at 50 Richmond street, yester- Z.
q day afternoon. Z.
. The decedent was John f. Con- q.
. nors. As years Of age, a iourneyman z.
o 1eweler. %
o Death was by suffocstion from G.
8 tho smoke and fumes OF an oil Q,
g stove. g.