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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
LOBSTER FARMS

n. Frank Wood. Shelnsh Commissioner
for New York, says that the artificial pro-
pagation OF clans has become an import
ant industry This Is due 10 the depletion
OF the natural beds.
''Thc oyster business In New York"
Mr. Wood says, 'is enormous. At the
West Tenth street market during last
year fourteen firms handled 2,0,550 bush
els OF oysters and 1885, bushels or clans
at Fulton Market i've firms handled gS,-
900 bushels or oysters and l29,o0o bushels
of CLAIMS.
For years past the markets have
shown growing scarcity Of Holsters. ana
the state has endeavored TO Increase the
supply by undertaking the propagation
rnd distrlbut,. y-~ in waters adjacent TO
Long Island OF this shcllhsh
During eight years the hatchery at
Cold Springs Harbor has been engaged
I'm this work, aud for the year now closed
100000 young Holsters have been planted
in Long Island Sound from eggs hstched
at Cold Spring. being $4,000 more than
were planted during the preceding year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
TO START PAPER.
Mrs. Nation viii Do Editorial
Work In Jail.

Topeka, kan, Feb. c9,--Mrs Carrie Ma
tion signed n contract by which she will
promulgate her ideas on the hatchet
theory OF temperance reform from an edl-
torial chair.
over a frugal breakfast In the county
Jail. in Topeka. Mrs. Nation gave an In
terview TO her disilnguishe ally. Nick
Chics. the negro politician, who signed
her first bond.
Mr. Chiles' mission was To induce Mrs.
Nation Co edit n papor in the interests of
that form of political iptemperance OF
which Mrs. Nation > anarchisuc hatchet
Is the emblem.
Mrs. Nation needed 40 persun sion. ami
signed cOHtract Immediately. by the
terms OF which she viii edit a SENT
weekly sheet 90 w igsucd in Topeka.
'''rhe Smashers Mail" was decided upon
as the name of the Chiles- Nation organ.
and Mrs. Nation viii Immediately begin
her editorial labors IN jail.
Ia this paper Mrs Nation will answer
her correspondents and donounce Judge
Hazen. who sent hcF 20 isil and 90 whom
she refers as hts Dirhonor.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
WOMAN MAY Die.
Maria Besss|a Was Badly
Burned at Rubbish Dumps.

Maria Bessela OF 90 Acorn street was
badly burned yesterday afternoon on the
ash dumps back of Harris avenue, near
the Crompton e Knowles Loom Works.
She was one OF the Italian women who
seeks the dumps for the purpose OF col
lecting coal and other articles that may
be turned 10 use and. as the weather was
cold. she built q wood fire TO warm her
hands.
Tn STOPPING over some coal her dress
came In contact with the flame, and in an
instant she was ablaze. Two men ran TO
her assistance. and with their coats
smothered the flames. but the woman had
already been badly hurt
She was taken TO her home and mes
sage was sent 10 the Rhode IslandHospi-
tai. the ambulance responded, and the
woman was taken where she could re-
ceive better treatment than at home
lt was seen when she was examined at
the hospital that there was little chance
to save her life. Her only family, so far
az could be discovered is n SON.
The woman was still alive at IL today,
but the hospital authorities could give no
hope ...at she would recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
OFFICER
MILLER
DROPPED.
Reached Age Limit Of 60 Years
and Lost Place on
Police Force.

Mounted officer Frank NJ. Miller of the
9th station, will he dropped from the
force at roll call this evening.
June "a, 1879. an ordnance was adopted
providing that all officers appointed af-
ter that date, should, on attaining the
age OF 80 years, be retired.
Mr.. Miller reached the age limit the
early part Of this month. lie could have
continued In service for a month longer.
without anybody asking questions. and
In the meantime the police pension act
could have been passed and he could
have been a beneficiary.
Instead the subject was on Thursday
brought to the attention Of the police
committee and BY common consent, so
IL now appears. nothing was done for
Mr.. Miller.
Physically Miller is in perfect condi-
ton; there isn't a better man on the
force, ana there was no reason why he
could not have travelled ten years more.
When IL Is too late for him to secure
work which will begin 10 bring him pay
like that which he has honestly earned
he Is thrown down.
A current rumor Is that power higher
than Chief Baker has directed this re-
moval, and that five other officers are
soon to get the bounce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
RACE TROUBLE
Another Outbreak Between
Whites and Blacks al New York

New York. Feb. 23.-Sporadic outbreaks
last night all over the West 6th street
police precinct gave evidence that the
bitter feeling engendered by the so-caiied
race riots OF last year has not been en-
tireiy dissipated.
The trouble which began in the evening,
was started by band of boys known az
the market Kids" Philip Kelsey, col-
sred iauitor OF West 3Jth street hsv' Tor
some time been annoyed by the KIDS
and last night they began fresh ATTACK
upon him He complained To the police
and four Of his tormentors were arrested
Meantime there was a hght I'm progress
between the colored men at Forueth
street and Eighth avenue. some ponce-
men hurried. 10 the scene and learned that
tne men concerned were Samuel Henncs-
sey. VIM. preham and one Brachcome.
During the alteration HennesseN Wds
Knocked down and while on the roor nreu
four shots from a revolver. tie thsl
with preham ran away. Brachcomb Whc
fne pDffcp believes WAS shot. disappeartu
A coIored man who said ne was Charies
Hart OF West 18th street was tounu bA
n policeman with his nose bleeding anu
his eyes blackened. He was taken 10 lne
sfa tion house where his injuries were
dressed lie was sent home In charge oi
r0tjreman Hart says he was hhochtu
Gown and kicked by several whlte meh'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
WEAvERS MEET.
Matter Of Extras Was Consld-
cred TO Some Extent.

The weavers meeting at Textile hall
omeyvile square. last evening, was very
largely attended. and the session, which
was secret was prolonged one The
chief subject under consideration was the
issue arising from the recent action OF
the American Wooden company IN ahol-
ishing the payment OF premiums 20 weav-
ers for extra harnesses and shuttles ir
designs requiring more than u harnesses
and four shuttles.
The grievance committee made its re-
port last night. stating that the griev-
ances were still under consideration and
that IL was desirable to have another
mass meeting next Sunday.
The committee urged upon the union
the adyisabillty Of unity Of purpose in
whatever measures may be adopted, and
To this end recomme nded as second mass
meeting or non-union az well as union
operatives I'm order 90 obtain concerted
action on a course in which non-union as
wen as union operatives viii agree in all
particulars II possible, before any move is
made, even SO much as submitting griev-
ances 90 the mill owners.
Arrangements were made for a mass
meeting 70 be held Sunday afternoon at
2:2O O'Clock In Textile hall.
Much of the time OF the session was de-
voted 20 arranging plans for the imme-
diate organization OF branches of the
Textile Union in every one of the places
In which the several mills now controlled
by the American Wooden company are To-
Gated,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
PAMTUxET VALLEY.

Al meeting OF Narragansett tribe. No.
2. !. .. II. NJ, held In Engine hall. Ma
uck, last evening. large number OF can
didates were accepted into thetri<S, and
business pertaining to the tribe was
transacted
AS a horse 10 which bakery wagon
was attached belonging to w r. Blanch-
ard. OF Arctic. was being driven along
MAIN street RiNCrpoint yesterday no
was taken with a tit and fell 10 the
ground, breaking the harness and injur-
ing the wagon. The horse was finally
got upon his feet and taken away and
me wagon, what was left Of IL, taken 10
the repair shop.
The regular monthly social OF the Cen
treNille Junior League was held I'm the
church parlors last evening. large au-
dlence was present and the exercises
much enjoyed.
Court Warwick. Fof A.. met I'm its hall.
az Riverpoint last evening Four candi-
dates were elected To- membership aud one
proposed a committee was appointed 10
arrange with a similar committee from
tourt Mercier for the reception OF the
grand court convention. In Nav next
Joseph Paul, OF Arctic. who was severe
" injured al Abbott's crossing. near
Washington, q few weeks ago has re-
turned froh the Rhode Island hospital.
Al the meeting ot Court Mercier. r.. Of
n, held IN St Johns htaH Arctic last
evening. four candidates were initiated
aud i've propositions for membership re-
ceived. \ large nlmbcr were present. IN
clnding many VISITORS from other courts
. Democrat wagon belonging to BENJAMIN
Maynard which was hitched to a post
no'r ST Johns church NaticlS became
frightened. broke away and Kicking The
wagon into snllnters. ran furiously up
Main street lie was finally stopned by
Joseph Barber near his place of business.
The meeting of the Coventry and Lit
erev and Social club was held at the
residence OF Mrs. Herbert Mattcsou. An.
thony. AMI Was largvly attended.
Tho social and entertainment at the
CONGREGATIONAL church. Riverpoint last
evening vHe a. success nv every way 4
large number were in Attendance and
much Interested in the exercises ~ the
evening Cake nnd 'ce cream were served
after fhc enterfpiuncnt
Tht ladies Ald societv. NJ Tho pawtuX-
g Baptist chIrCh gaNe Chowdor and
salad spuer go the rcsidenra of Mrs
clarence Cook ou South Fair street
Thursday evening Tho AFFAIR wns wei
patroui2cd and IA" rccpipts large
The uncrI az Togcuh Gcrdron one of tho
oldest and Wost rcsuectsd - The Frcnri
residents of Arctic was held from hi.
late residence. vcEterday 8 large circi,
81 relatives and friends followed his re-.
mains 90 the cemetery
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
CASH TO SP0OKS
Mrs. Hewitt Made Victim Of
Several Young Crooks.

Scranton, Pa, Feb. 2S-Procecdings
have Mrs. Ella Hewitt, the divorced wife
of W. III. Hewitt, declared a lunatic.
Mrs. Hewitt was an estimable woman
until stories were brought her of the al
legged inndelity of her husband. when her
mind began TO give way, her vagaries
becoming particularly marked after her
husband had procured divorce.
she lived alone with her son in house
In the northern portion OF the city. She
had succeeded to considerable property
and had fat bank account. and her
friends believed her to be weal cared for.
But before her relatives had time To
interfere her money had been given away.
Mrs. Hewitts particular mania was be-
lief in ghosts. and several sharp young
men were quick TO take advantage of IL.
They attired themselves in ghoatly
raiment told her that they were spirits
sent her blythe Angel Gabriel and de
manded that she produce certain sum
of money for them by the following
night
The money was drawn from bank by
the woman on the following day, and
turned over to the alleged spirits. These
performances, with others more shameful
and reprehensible, were continued until
her bank account was practically ex-
hausted. when inquiries instituted by the
bank revealed what was taking place.
Mrs. Hewitt was promptly removed 30
the insane department OF the Hillside
home, and friends assumed the manage
ment of her estate. She is now ~ years
Old and still shows signs of having been
an unusually pretty woman In her youth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
IMMORAL SHOWS
Christian End3ay0T Union Passes
Some Strong Resolutions.

The second day OF the 18th annual con-
vention of the Rhode Island Christian
Endeavor union at the First Baptist
church, was marked by a number of
interesting addresses and a short bust
ness session, during which the conven-
tion as unit took It's stand firmly and
unqualihedly against immoral exhibitions
upon the stage.
Thomas w. Waterman offered the fol-
lowing resolution. which was Unanimous
ly adopted.
Whereas, From various sources there
come reports of the immoral exhibitions
and dialogues given In some of the thea
tres in the city of Providence, and
whereas as yet the authorities have not
stopped this deplorabIe condition OF
things, be it
Resolved, That the Christian Endeavor
societies of Rhode Island now in session
in Providence, most earnestly protest
against the continuance of such theatres
as VIII not give to the youth Of our city
and state such presentations and con-
Yersations as will have a tendency TO III
them for pure and honorable life.
Resolved, That we pledge our earnest
support to any honest effort 10 bring
about better condition OF things
Resolved, That "a copy OF these resolu-
tions be sent TO the chairman of the
committee on shows; also TO his honor
the mayor and the CHIEF OF police.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year arc as follows. President IT, II
Sprague, NJ. D.: lst vice president. Rev.
Il. w. Churchill. Apponaug: "a vice
president. Rev. Archibald McCord, Say
lesville; recording secretary. Ellis A.
Cranston, Providence: corresponding
secretary, Frank O. Bishop. Providence:
treasurer, Howard W. Pepper, Provi-
dence; superintendent OF junior and in
termediate work. Charles ". Snow
press superintendent Miss Cora A. Wells.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
OWEN ENDED HIS
LIFE WITH BULLET
Former Partner in DGIajne Mil at
O|neyvi|Ie Committed Suicide at
Lawrence Yesterday.

owen, at one time operated the Atlantic
Deiaine mill in OlneyVille. He became
superintendent az Lawrence about nine
years ago. During his residence in Law
renee he had impressed all with whom he
came ia contact of his worth. lie left a
wife, SON. George owen, Jr., OF Bristol,
and two daughters. Mrs Mary Weeks OF
this city and Miss Lydia oven. who was
at home IA Lawrence.
Mr. owens first wife was "a sister OF
Mr.. Lewis Dexter and Mrs. Iucien
sharpe
MIR George Owen, Jr.. married the
city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23

The community was shocked today
wher II became known that George Owen
superintendent OF the Lower Pacific mills,
~ Lawrence. had ended his life at his
home. 2l5 liayerhill street. In that city
yesterday.
Little information could be obtained re"
rar,lfng the occurrence. Death was the
result OF a bullet wound in the head. The
cause is a mystery. il is said that he had
been suffering from eye troubles anu had
also been IN With the grippe. lie was ol
years OF age.
Mr.. owen Was thoroughly informed
mill man and with HIS brother Charles
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
NOT DECIDED.
Whether or Not Kennedy Shall
Be Put on Trial Again.

New York, Feb q. S.-District Attorney
phiibin stated today that he had not
vet decided whether Samuel J Kennedy
would be put on trial for the third tline
for the murder of Dolly Reynolds. but
that he expected tu come TO "a conclusion
In the matter by next Monday
lie said that II was very important
.,bat the country SHOULD not be put TO the
.,xneuse of another Trial unless the evil
dence warranted Il. Mr.. Philbin said he
would object 10 any motion 10 obtain
bail for the prisoner AZ present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
THE BANK STATEMENT.

New York, Feb % Weekly hank sate-
mont Loans decrease s2.S22 leo deposits
decrease t2.it2.iDo. Circulation increase
es.p. Legal tenders increase s1.siS 500.
specie dccrrasc s2eo.ics
Surplus reycrvcs in excess OF legal re
atiir, ments ti4.Ei6. .eI5
Surplus reserve increase 8 co. 226
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
ISSUES OF FACT APPROVED.

Certain issues Of fact were approved by
$, decree of the appellate division of the
snpreme court today ia the caSc ~ Pat
rlck r. OConnor w. Henry II. Grant
sua wife These issues viii ne submit
ted 10 5urv. The controversy is over
the amour, Of land sold TO Mr. oConnos
-, prtdeham street The ISSUES raise
the question of fraud and deceit ON Mr..
Grants part IN giving deed 70 COM
nlainant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
DEPUTY SHERIFF ANDRES Ill.

Tho many friends 81 Deputy Sheriff
Andres viii De- sorry to learn that be ir
confined go hs home by very severe
attack of iiurss
For Some umc he has not been in good
health uud DIE ur,sfff c4ndpin is upf
roe 81 Ifiue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
TO COLLECT POLL TAXES.

Deputy Sheriff Coates has had large
rurhrr OF noll tax hills placed in his
hands Cor collection by the city treasurer
Mr. coates is an energetic man and
most every one VINO knows him viii anrt
10 90 onc hcttsr 20 eau on ana settle with
than 80 give him trouble
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
JONES RELEASED FROM PRISON.

Sing Sing " y Feb. 2s--Latimer v
Jones. who was pardoncd by Gov. Odcil.
was released from thc state prison hero
this mpnIug Jones was convicted IN
New York in sil ~ forgerv in the see
onf degree and sentenced 20 nyc years
and six months
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23

Bristol. pa, Feb. 23.-one man was
killed and several were severely injured
N a freight wreck on the Pennsylvania
.aiiroad near here today Geo Mccain.
fiagraan. was caught in the wreck and
killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
TIE WEATHER.

Washington. Feb. r. For New Eng
land: Fair and continued cold tonight.
sundsy. partly cloudy with snow iu
south portion, rising temperature; fresh
westerly winds, probably shifting 20
easterly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
FINAL DECREE ENTERED.

A final decree was entered In the APP
pellatc division Of the supreme court to-
dhy IN the case OF Mary Ann Radican
~. Julia Radicsn, directing the respon-
dent 10 execute "a discharge OF mort
gage on some land In Manville.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
BLAME IS PLACED
ON CAPTAIN


'I cannot state exactly the value Of the
Rio de Janeiro; but II Is between ssoo.eoo
and 100000. We have between saoo, 900 and
s5oO,eoO insurance on the vessel. part OF
which is carried by insurance companies
and part OF which we carry ourselves.
The value OF her cargo was probably be-
tween $4,000 and 100000. do not think
she had any amount of specie on board.
In response To further questions Mr..
Schwerin stated that he did not think
there WAS the slightest chance OF raising
the vessel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23

NJ dicit judgment FOR plaintiff was
entered I'm the common pleas division of
thes supreme court today IN the case of
uayson a Co. Sc. Watch Hin Hotel
company fur 02s.a The Mantle hnnk
as gaiulshl, was charged fgr tibsh
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
OPERATION RESULTED FATALLY.

Engiewood. n. J.. Feb. e3.-Col John
u. Probst. banker and broker OF New
York. died az his home here today after
an operation performed on him for
pcritonitis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
nnw 60 I-li th-

Vow 20 TEL the cencins.
The signature Of r. w Grove appears on
every box OF the genuine Laxative
Urom0-Ouiuiue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
FINANCIAL NEWS
Iha Cotton Market.
Reported by Davis & Dexter. BanigaA
Building.
UP TO ~ O'CLOCK

New York spot cotton unchanged; MID
ding uplands 5-16; gulf . s-l6.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
q M%rc-

This signature is on every box of ths genuine
Laxative Bromo.Q .Quinine r.slss.
ths remedy that cures . cold fn Ooe ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23

TO CURE THE GRIP IN TwoDAYs
Laxative Bromo- Quinine removes the cause
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-23
THE LOSS OF LIFE.

San Francisco, Feb. 23.-The Call today,
basing it's figures on statements of the
Pacific Mail Steamship officials. says that
l22 persons perished; the Chronicle gives
the number at 12s. and the Examiner
states that III can now be accounted for.
The vessel with its valuable cargo will
5e a total loss. Much difficulty has been
experienced in obtaining the names OF
the passengers and crew but the follow
ing list OF those known TO have been
drowned and those saved is believed to
be accurate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-19
summer Schedule.
Weems Steamboat 20.
BALTIMORE. FREDERICKSBURG AND
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ROUTE.
hArpAHAxxocK RIVER ROUTE.

se.,inning SUNDAY June 3Oth. steamers
will leave Baltimore from Pier >, Light street
nj 1870 D. m. Tuesday and Friday Tor red
erickSburl, and an landings. 400 y. IN. ell
ueStlaV for Tappahaunock aud all landings
rxcept lrvingtOu, WeemS MOrans, Merry
Point. Minenheck and Rapport. $50 D. IN.
Thursday aud 2.3O p. IN. sunday Tor Kappa
hammock and all landings except BaNpurt'
Millenbeck. Merry Point and Morans.
Leave Tappahannock for Baltimore Mon
day. Tuesday and Friday AT a. m. and
Thursday At . a. m. stopping at all
wharves except viii call at Bayport on
Tuesday and Friday only and will not
call al N!llenbeck Merry or Moarn~
ON Wednesday. For Baltimore direct
AT y. IN. Wednesday, making no
stops. For fredericksburg Monday az a.
m: leave Port Royal at 1890 p. IN; arrive
in Fredericksburg ~ : 2. m. tide permitting.
For Fredericksburg Wednesday at II m
Port Royal at 1 p. m; arrive Tn Fredericks-
burg. tide permitting. at 1870 p. IN. / or
Frederic ksburg Saturday about / ,. m. For
Norfolk Friday l p. m, calling at all W harNes.
Leave Norfolk from Baltimore Steam Packet
COMMANDS wharf for fredericksburg and all
landings at 3 y. IN. sunday.
Leave Fredericksburg for Baltimore and
all landings Monday and Thursday at , p.
m. tide permitting. For Baltimore and all
landings a. far a. TappahannOck AT % "a. III
Wednesday.
Freight received I'm Baltimore daily and for
uarded a. at present. ....
HENRY WILLIAMS. Agent.
Offlce-Pier ,. Light st.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-19
Letting His Hair Grow.

When a distinguished If not beautl-
full foreign pianist came to this country
three years ago, his wife was allowed
TO accompany him on the condition
that she keep in the background and
not let the fact of her identity be
known. She tried TO do this, and by
keeping to her hotel all day and rarely
leaving her room the fact that the
player had a wife did not become
known. The intention was of course
to prevent women from losing inter
est in him because he was married.
He did not make success and might
have been a Mormon so far as the wO-
men paid any attention to him. Now
an actor is on his way here with the
understanding that he also shall keep
secret the fact that he is married and
that another member of the company
Is his wife This is called for in his
contract, and he has been told by his
manager that his success here depends
in a large degree on absolute secrecy
as to the facts of his married life. AS
he is likely to become a matinee hero
the manager believes that ii must not
be known that he Is married.-New
York Sun.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-10-19
credence In Medicinal Charms.

1t is not only among the rude savages
Of India that the virtue Of medicinal
charms is implicitly credited. The il
literate and simple minded of England
repose all necessary faith in the same
fascinating decisions, and there is no
ancient woman In any Of our remote
villages who processes the customary
knowledge and superiority of her age
who has not a specific charm for
whooping cough, ague, teething, con-
WILSON'S, epilepsy and every other com
mon allment and disease.
Every one is acquainted with the eff
flcacy Of the royal touch" in cases or
the kings evil, or scrOfula, and scarce
ly a week passes that we do not see In
our newspapers an advertisement for
the disposal Of a chllds cold or a seri-
Gus form of deafness. - London Tit
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