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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-24
ON BRIEFS.
Case Of Mary |. Smith VS..
Pawluckst Gas Co. Submitted.

Briefs in the case Of Mary l.. Smith OF
Pawtucket against the Pawtucket Gas
company were submitted TO the appellate
court today on defendants demurrer To
plaintiffs declaration.
Plaintiff claims that owing 10 defects
in defendants pipes AMI meter gas es-
capped into the house owned by her and
becoming ignited. exploded with great
force. throwing the building partially of
It's foundations. shattcring glass and
wrenching the building out OF plumb,
breaking waits and partitions, partially
raising the roof and rendering the build
ing entirely unit aud unsafe for occu-
pancy. She asks 5000 damages.
There are some nine grounds Of de-
murrer claimed bv the defendant 20 the
defendants declaration. The chief ones
are that there H. no statement ns 10 I'm
what particular the gas meter was dam
gcrous. that 70 does not appear what
negligence OF the defcudunt caused gus To-
escape into plaintiffs house and that IL
does not appear how or by whom the gas
was ignitcd. None OF these points the
plaintiff claims affect the duty Of tho de-
fcndant 20 furnish the plaintiff gas so
that t might be used with safety.
George 4. Iittleneld Is counsel for
plaintiff and Edwards & Angel counsel
for defendant.
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PILGRIM
AGROUND.
Struck a "Sunksn Meadow"
In New York HaTboT, but
Was Soon Pulled OF.

The steamer Pilgrim of the New Line,
which sailed from this city last night,
went ashore near New York today on
Sunken Meadow, north OF Wards Island.
The steamer was pulled off the shoal by
three tugs and then anchored in mid
stream.
Shortly after the grounding two ply
sicisns and some employees OF the East
hospital on Randalrs Island went TO the
boat and learned that no one had been
injured and that no panic had resulted
among the passengers. IL was said that
the vessels rudder was out OF order.
The Pilgrim started down the river 20
her dock at about e15 o'clock under her
own steam.
Sunken Meadow, where the boat went
ashore, Is a mud bank southeast of Ran
dalls Island and northeast Of Wards
Island IL Is uncovered at low tide. After
the vessel had been pulled into deep water
Continued on Page Two)
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FOOTPADS
OPERATE
IN BOSTON
Stanley Knocked Ssnssloss In
Street and Robbed Of Money
and Watch.

Boston. April 2i.-After having been un-
conscious for several hours a man who
was found on Clinton street recovered
this morning and made 1t known to the
police that he was Stillman @. Stanley OF
Mount Desert, Me. and that he had been
assaulted by robbers with a blackjack
and had lost s25 and a watch and chain.
Stanley Is fisherman sailing from FIRE.
mont, Me. He was visiting i'm Boston.
Yesterday afternoon in a beer garden I'm
the vicinity OF Bowdoin square he met
three young men and with them indulged
In drinking and smoking. Stanley had
planned To go home on last nights Port
land boat When IL came near starting
time one of his companions insisted on ac-
companying him To the boat
AS they passed down Clinton street the
two men who previously had been with
Stanley jumped out of a doorway and
one of them struck Stanley with black
Jack. He did not recover until after he
had been picked up by a policeman and
taken 10 a station where he could have
medical attendance. Then he found that
he had been robbed. The police are try
ing TO trace the thieves.
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WAS IN BED.
Bul That Didn't Save Lukeman
From Arrest.

Worcester. Mass. April 2i--rhe investi-
cation which has been conducted by de-
tectives and state officers since the
plundering OF the Talbot mills OF Norton
eventually led 10 this city, and as a de-
velopment. Jacob Lukemau. a rag dealer
OF Worcester il under arrest charged With
being one of the robbers.
The warrant which was read when he
appeared in court today accused him of
breaking and entering and larceny. con-
spiracy 10 defraud and receiving stolen
property valued at $4,000.
Lukeman had been suspected for sew
eral days Of knowing something OF the
extensive local robberies committed in
Norton. Late yesterday afternoon the
officers Of the state. the city. and private
detectives received word that the man
was in hiding I'm a house on Providence
street. here.
When Lukeman heard the officers sur
rounding the house he hastily took OF his
outer clothing ana went 10 bed. but ne
glected to discard his collar and tie. Tie
rag dealer vchcmently declared his In
nocence. but his statements availed him
nothing aI>i he was locked up.
Louis FISHER and another man were
captured near Mansfield about ten days
ago after n desperate struggle, during
which both were nrcd on and wounded.
n was learned that much of the stolen
wool had been Carted 10 Worcester.
Lukeman. IL Is alleged, was ono Of those
who engineered the case and assisted 90
dispose OF the plumber.
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LONG JOURNEY.
Mrs. Sany Must Travel Months
TO Join Her Husband.

New York. April et-Among the passen-
gers who arrived today on the German
steamer Albano from Barbados was a
Spanish woman named Maria Sany. Mrs.
Sany left her home at Iquitos, Peru. on
the eastern side OF the Andes. about 25oo
miles up the river Amazon. To- go To her
husband at Lima Peru. on the western
side Of the Andes mountains.
She went down the Amazon Ia Para.
thence to Barbados From here she Will
go by tho Panama railroad steamer TO
Colon and thence 10 Calao by way OF
Panama. Calao Is the port TO Lima AL
together her Journey will consume several
months between these two places, which
are only about 500 miles apart.
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MANY.
POINTS
OF Law.
Raised in Casa Heard BY
Judge Douglas In ST.
p|sme Court

A case that fairly hustled with law
points was heard by Judge Douglas today
I'm the appellate division of tho supreme
court. Frances c. Troup. administra-
trix brought suit against Mechanics
National Bank 10 recover s400. The action
was one OF assumpsit and no jury trial
was claimed
The plaintiff claimed her intestate had
>iOo on deposit In the bank. and also that
missioners were appointed on his estate
The bank admits the deposit, but asserts
that IL has the ntestates note for 500.
which II has the right 10 set OFF against
the deposit The main question raised is
whether tho bank has the right 10 set on
the note against the deposit or whether
II was not bound TO present the claim To
the commissioners on the insolvent es-
tate.
10 Is claimed by the administratrix that
since the note was outstanding the bank
should have presented IL 10 the commits
sioners and having failed to do so. can
not now deduct the amount of the note
from the deposit. The bank asserts that
as the note was not due when the COM
missicncrs in insolvency were appointed
it could not present the note to them. and
also that II has a lien on the deposit
superior 90 that Of other creditors.
Comstock A. Gardner arc counsel for
the Administrative and Tillinghast a. TIL
lnghast represent the bank Decision
was withheld.
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NOTES FROM THE HARBoR.

Tho following vessels have arrived and
sailed during the past - hours.
Arrived Steamers Rhode island. APP
plebN: fremont Wise. New York. CITY or
Newport Robertson. Newport AMI rc-
turn. WarwiCk Bowen. Fall River and
return: tugs W v. G.uckfuhuch IL;
t,fttic. ~. r. iuckonhach. schounCr- l.u-
ciuda sutton. 81 irl a.. Norfolk. largss
Frank pendlotop ikur F,n. seorRc
Ticc ~ Y Thomas, WALTON. " r. Nib-
bic.
Sailed- steamers Rhode Island. 1re-
mont. a. - auxiliary Hist revenue cut
ter Dexter Norman, Chase. Philadf lphia;
tugs Coviugton. ". ". Little. W. +. Luck
enbach. Harold: schOoners BENJAMIN X.
Van Brunt. Curtis. Norfolk. Beaver. New
York r. and H. Hargraves. Norfolk;
barges Solataire. Marvin Chappetis
Georgia T.ackawanna. Coal King. Bandit
BRIDGEPORT Musconeicong.
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after ferretlng out the general distribu-
tion of the foulest, most vicious and de-
moralizing literature possible to con-
ceive Of made two arrests; not because
OF the distribution alone, but for much
graver offence.
The society was preparing 10 make 9TH
er arrests. including persons who had
wilfully placed the obscene writings In
school girls desks.
Mr.. Thurber had traced some OF the
matter 10 the English High school and
was quite certain that IL had been circu-
lated I'm the Classical High school. and
the society was determined 10 stamp out
the mischief and 10 bring all concerned
20 book.
Having done this Agent Thurber was
indignant when IL was proposed 10 place
the offenders in the charge of the proba-
ton officers and that prior TO the ar
raignments those officers were arranging
TO act I'm way that would rob the pro-
ceedings OF all the intended lesson the
crusade against vice was intended TO In
culcate.
II this interference was TO be tolerated
the society would cease to take any fur-
ther interest in this very serious analr.
BROUGHT PATROL WAGON.
There was considerable talk indulged
in because the hurry-up wagon was mado
Agent Thurber telephoned TO the city
hall for a detective I'm citizens dress.
Instead. an officer was detailed from the
Fifth station, and. not knowing just what
he was wanted for. he brought along the
patrol wagon
The police department does not furnish
hacks for the conveyance of prisoners,
whether they be OF high or low degree,
old or young. and the arrest having been
made. the officer brought in the prisoner
i'm the hurry-up wagon.
Miss Willard was this morning placed
under summons by Warrant Officer Jones
to appear as witness against Brown a
week from tomorrow.
The parting of father and daughter was
very touching. for both realized To the
fullest extent the shame that Brown had
brought upon them, and while they were
casped in each others arms and tears
BILE sat on a settee and unconcernedly
gazed upon them.
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The annual session Of the Grand coun-
Gil. Royal Arcanum of Rhode Island. con-
vened in Arcanum hall. corner of Wey-
bosset and Eddy streets, at 10 o'clock this
morning. with Grand Regent C. S. An
dem in the chair and about so members
OF the order in attendance.
The session was purely n business one
and was characterized by an unusual de-
gree Of harmony throughout.
The first business of the morning was
the report of the credential COMMITTEES.
This was followed by the annual report
Of Mr. C. S. Andem. the grand regent.
which was an admirable survey OF the
state of the order. the finances. new coun-
ellis. visitations. special meetings. visits
20 other jurisdictions. dispensations. so
cisl features. The report also dwelt with
much sympa thy upon deceased members
and included ALSO a number of special
recommendation which were acted upon
durine the business session.
In closing Mr.. Andem said:
"As / lay down the gavel 10 be taken
up by my successor Il Is with the sim
cere hope that his career shall he marked
with yet greater success. and that all will
extend TO him that same loving spirit OF
fraternal cooperation that has been
shown 20 me"
The report of John S. Kellogg. the
grand secretary. was next presented and
the same gave a most excellent report OF
the general condition OF the council as TO
finances. membership gains financial
condition OF subordinate councils, pro-
gress Of tho whole order on membership
from its ganization. receipts and dis
bursements % -idows' and orphans
benefit fund by years from its organiza-
tiOn, etc. etc.
Following the report OF the grand sec
retsry came that of r.. l.. Spencer. the
grand treasurer, which showed the organ
ization 10 be In sound financial condition
The report OF the medical examiner.
Dr. George VI. Kenyon. was next pre-
senied after which came tho report ~
\. ~ Lloyd the supreme representative.
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MISS HENRY.
She VIII Give a Delightful En-
tertalnmsni Nsxt Monday Evening

On Monday evening next In the music
room OF the residence of Mrs. William
Hardness Arnold on Brown street, what
promises 10 be one of the most delightful
and unique entertainments ever given in
Providence will be offered by Miss Ethel
Henry of London. The entertsinment
will consist OF recital OF music ana
monologue by Miss Henry. whose recent
successes i'm New York. Boston and other
large cities has preceded her. Miss
Henry's appearance at the Waldorf-As-
toria. New York. was under the patron
age Of the leading society women OF the
metropolis. among whom are Mrs. VIII
liam Astor. Mrs. Edmund Baylies. Mrs
Charles Astor Bristed, Mrs. William T.
Bull. Mrs. $. Borg, Mrs. Henry +. Di-
mock. Mrs. William H. Draper. Mrs. J. j..
Emery. Mrs. George Gould, Mrs. w. $.
Gurner. Jr,. Miss I.eary. Mrs. Charles
George l.. Nichols. Mrs. Cornelius VAN
derbilt Mrs. Cass Garfield. Mrs. George
Crocker. Mrs. r. q. Carlisle, Mrs. r. Hall
Mccormick. Mrs. George r.; De Forest,
kins. Mrs. Pembroke Jones, Mrs; j. Fred
Pierson. Mrs. George f. Shrady, Mrs.
William -. sloane. Mrs. j. Newhouse.
Mrs. Charles +. Winthrop.
The patronesses Of next Monday even
ing's entertainment are Mrs. William
Hardness Arnold, Mrs. William Ames,
fred fred NJ Coats, Mrs Moses Il. l.
Goddard Mrs Ro~coe Stetson Washburn.
Mrs William Grosvenor, Mrs. Walter
Hidden, Mrs. Howard Okie SturgeS, Mrs.
Frank A. Rhodes. Mrs. Theodore w. Fos-
ter. Mrs. lie Baron Bradford Colt. Mrs.
Howard Richmond.
IL was Miss Henry who organized and
gave the first war concert In London I'm
aid of the widows and orphans of the
soldiers who fell in South Africa, In
recognition of these services the Princess
Christian gave to her very handsome
miniature of herself which Miss Henry
always wears
Miss Henry is a special protege Of Ellen
Terry and it was due to her advice and
commendation that Miss Henry devoted
herself TO her art She has studied with
the best masters abroad. and a rare treat
is promised to Providence people. Tickets
may be obtained from Miss Henry at The
Crown or Miss Isabel Rhodes, Ill Lloyd
street.
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When he was called from the pris-
oner's dock to plead to the warrant. he
came into court with light. springy
step, jaunty air and with smile upon
his face.
He pleaded not guilty and was held In
$500 for trial a week from tomorrow.
After he had been remanded to the dock
Mr.. Wallace, the probation officer pro-
posed that he should stand bail for the
young man and with some hesitation
Judge Sweetland called Brown back TO
the court room.
JUDGES ADMoNITIoN.
The Judge informed Brown of the In
tended action Of Mr.. Wallace. and sug-
gested that the prisoner had better take
counsel with himself that he might real
ize the enormity of the crime for which
he was 10 be tried. I'm the opinion of the
court Brown appeared 10 treat the cir
cumstance of his arrest altogether too
lightly and IL was question whether IL
were well TO show the youth any such
leniency as freedom for the nonce from
detention.
Mr.. Wallace was finally accepted as
surety and Brown went with him To the
police station guard room TO discuss his
affairs with the probation officer
From what was said later. IL was quite
evident that Mr.. Wallace was inclined
not to take Brown out OF limbo.
II was the intention OF Agent Thurber
90 have Agnes Willard brought before the
Juvenile court and placed under bail that
she might be present when Browns case
was called for trial. but through mis-
understanding Chief Matthews and Judge
Sweetland left the building and the girl
was sent back to Miss Denehy's rescue
home.
AGENT THURBER OBJECTS.
Agent Thurber resented. and strenu-
ously, the interference OF the probation
OFFICERS I'm the case of both Brown and
Miss Willard.
The Anti-Cruelty 10 Children society.
IN behalf OF thousands of young people
now attending the public schools, had,
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ROYAL ARCANUM GRAND
COUNCIL IN SESSION.

The final business OF the morning session
was the election of officers resulting as
follows:
Representative TO grand council. James
II. Lloyd: alternate, w j. Banspach,
Unity council; grand regent, Clinton 5.
Andem.
Itshould be stated just here that Mr.. An
dem was unanimously reelected as grand
regent and although much pressue was
brought to bear upon him to remain in
Office he positively declined, much To the
regret OF his constituents who have rec
ogniZed his faithful and unremitting SER
vice during his term of office.
j. Willard.Baker OF the Pawtucket coun-
ell was therefore elected grand regent to
, MI the chair vacated by Mr.. Andem.
other officers elected were as follows:
Vice regent William j. Burton Of Unity
council; grand orator Thomas r. Spencer
Pawtucket council: past grand regent
Clinton s. Andem. Moshassuck council; ;
grand secretary. John s. Kellogg, Unity
council: grand treasurer. Edward l..
Spencer. Coronet council: grand chaplain,
George w Tuley. Coronet council; grand
guide Harry s. Vale, Haskell council .
grand warden. Byron II. Stedman, Mo
shassuck council: grand sentry. Norman
II. Cheney. Rhode Island council; first
grand trustees. James Entwhistle. Ions
dale council. medical examiner, DR.
George H. Kenyon.
Following the election of officers .the
amendments 10 the constitution TO carry
out the recommendations Of the grand re-
gent were offered. They wero laid OF the
table, however. pending the hour for din
ner which was from I To- ..
The afternoon session was resumed
shortly after . o'clock with the newly
elected grand regent. s. Willard Baker
in the chair.
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SMITH is
HELD FOR
GRAND JURY.
Found Probably Guilty Of As
sauIt on BIansy With
Intent TO XIII.

John w Smith. who a few weeks ago
shot and dangerously wounded william
Blsney. day nagman at the Davisvllle sta
ton OF the y. Y, n. III. e. II. railroad,
was given trial in the Second district
court at WEXFORD this forenoon and
found probably guilty OF assault with \
dangerous weapon with intent to kill.
lie was bound over 10 the common pleas
division OF the supreme court which
meets I'm June for Washington county.
Both men were fagmen at the Davis
vile station, Smith is said TO have fired
three shots at Blaney during "A quarrel
which followed as 10 the time at which
the latter should report for duty.
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ALLOWED $3.50.
Decree Entered In Tho TitcOmb
Probate Case.

\ final decree was entered tu tue ap-
pcllate division " The supreme court to-
day in the probate appeal cf Ilctta L..
l.. Titcomb CT 3D. Vs. Louis NJ cook.
executor. The appellants are the oNccu-
tors Of the will Of Albert e. Ttcomb.
late OF Newburyport. and they sough,
the annulment OF a decree OF the muni-
cipal court confirming the report OF COM
missioners OF insolvency on the estate OF
Hannah l.. Titcomb
The commissioners had presented 20
them a claim for S4ll0. money loaned. and
they rejected the same entirely By tho
final decree entered today the executors OF
the will Of Albert e. Ttcomb are allowed
go Iomstock Gardner are counsel
FOR appellants.
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court when the clerk asked the questions
Gentlemen. have you agreed on your
verdict?' and do YOU find the prisoner
guilty or not guilty?'
When the unexpected answer Of
Guilty came from Foreman Butts lips
on nearly every face there was an eN-
preston of surprise Few verdicts have
caused so much establishment as this one
did To those who followed the trial.
Mrs. Nagle was deeply affected. Sen
tence was deferred and IL has not vet
been decided whether petition for new
trial VIII be filed or not
Attorney General Stearns and the mem
bers OF the East Providence police force
were well satisfied with the jurys work.
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THREE KILLED.
Boilers Of Tugboat Explode
with Fatal Result.

New York. April A.-The boilers on the
tugboat John Ansom were blown UP as
the tug lay in Newton Creek, Long ISL
and, early today
One man was killed and three others
badly hurt The body OF John Dom
nelly, fireman, who was killed, was
blown fifty yards from where the tug
was moorcd.
The injured men are James Cunning
ham, fireman; John kenendy, "a cook, and
Andrew Morgan, a water man, all OF
whom were oadlv shaken up by the eN-
plosion and scalded by escaping steam.
Nearly every window in the Chelsea Jute
mill which is near the scene OF the eX-
plosion. YVES broken. and In some cases
the window frames were thrown u the
ground,
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Mrs. Nagle came into court about the
time the jury did She was very ner-
vous, and evidently had passed an
anxious night. She received a pleasant
greeting from her counsel, whose earnest
work in her behalf won deserved praise
from his associates at the bar
Clerk Webster called the jury. As was
stated at the opening of the trial. II was
a jury made up from all walks OF life
There were men well acquainted with
business and men who had won success
i'm other fields
There was "A marked stiffness I'm the
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THE CONFERENCE
At Its End Bosr Delegates
Make No Disclosures.

Balmoral. Transvasl, Wednesday. April
o Secretary ~ state Reitz. Of the
Transyaal General Lucas Meyer. com
mauder-in-chief Of the orange Free State
forces. and other members of their party.
who arrived here Friday night last. have
ended their conferences with the burgh-
ers, composing General Meyers command.
Nothing has leaked out regarding the
result Secretary Rcitz has gone TO
Petersburg 10 meet Commandant Bcyers.
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IMPOSSIBLE.
ABSORPTION Of French Line by
: Morgan Syndicate.

Paris. April 2t-Tho general secretary
OF the Compagnie Generate Trans-Atlan-
tiaue SAYS the report published I'm the
United states of a meeting between j.
Pierpont Morgan and the directors of the
French Steamship line. with the view Of
bringing the latter into the steamship
corpora ton, is unfounded
The directors have not seen Mr.. Nor
gan. Moreover. ~ ~ pointed out. the ali
sorption Of tho French line is impossible.
owing 10 the ComDany's financial rela-
tiers with the government
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WILL Be RECEIVED BY POPE

Rome. April N.-The aunt OF Emperor
William of Germany, the LandgraVine
Anna OF Hessc. who was recently con-
Verted 10 Catholicism. has been staying
an Rome recently In strict incognito, 80
as not TO be obliged 20 call az the aulrinal
She will be received by the pope April
e. The Landgravino will lay aside her
incognito ou that occasion. as his holiusfs
desire fo receive her vith III hCuors.
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ELECTRIC LIGHTS FOR SULTAN

sultan of Tinga - small island In the
Malay archipelago. is 10 be equipped with
n complcta electric lighting plant of
Yankee manufacture. Two New York
firms will supply the equipment
Through other contracts Just executed,
TIoilo. Philippine islands, f. 90 havo an
tTp-to-date American electrical plant Tor
rltIwav aud lighting u~c. Nu electric
railway system g. 20 bc constructed be
tween lloilo. Jaro and Mulu Tho road
will bc about no miles iu length and VIII
nncn I'D a rich dIalrICl
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CONVENTION At GRAND ISLAND

Lincoln. Neb.. April 2i--The state Gem
trail committee OF the Democratic ana
Populist parties have fixed the place and
date for their state conventions for Grand
Island. June a. Fusion has been prac-
tically agreed to-. but tho apportionmcnt
of officers was not decided.
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Given a Severe Lecture by
Judge SWeet|and.
Miss Willard Summoned TO Appear
Against Him When He Is Tried One
Week From Tomorrow.


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