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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
PL UMMER CASE.
Defendant Makes Damaging Ad-
missions on Cross Examination

Portland. Me, June THE cross-exam-
ination OF Charles Plummer the deputy
sheriff accused OF accepting bribes for the
protection OF liquor dealers. was COM
pleted early In today's session. and the
other witnesses summoned by the defence
were called In quick succession, indicat-
ing that the hearing probably would be
concluded today.
The final cross-exa mination of Plum
mer had 10 do almost entirely with the
mortgage given by him to Frank ID. Ford
TO secure note for $500 and the payment
OF interest upon this loan. In his direct
examination Plummer denied Ford's
statement that no interest was paid and
produced a diary containing an entry,
Paid Frank Ford s25" This he claim
cd was for the interest on the loan.
When the county attorney took up this
matter ne drew from Plummer an admis-
sion that the original entry was. Lent
Frank Ford s25" and that at later date
the word paid" was substituted for
lent" The warrant upon which the
seizure OF April II at Ford's place, over
which there was considerable discussion
yesterday. was produced today In sub
stantlation OF Plummers claim that such
seizure was made. on croes-examina ton,
however. 80 was admitted that this seizure
sheriff that every suspicious place In the
city be searched and also that nothing
was done beyond forfeiting the liquors
te~SI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
COURT MARTIAL
Recommended for Trial Of
Navy Men in TrOuhlo al Venice

Washington. June S-rhe navy depart
,ment this morning gave out the follow
ling statement concerning the court OF
Inquiry which investigated the case Of
1.-THE American officers arrested at Venice:
'"rhe court Of inquiry recommends trial
by court martial of Lieutenant John s.
Doddridge, L. S. N; Captain Robert Il.
iWynne. l.. S. M. c., and Assistant sur
geon Robert r. Ledbetter. T. $. n. on
the charge OF unhecoming behavior In
public. and that no further action be
taken I'm the case OF Naval Cadet James
&c Kress. L.. S. N. and Private Wilfrcd
Langley. l.. S. NJ. G.
I Admiral Crowninshicld has disapproved
Ithe opinion and recommendation OF the
court of inquiry where Il Is adverse 20
hhe officers on the ground that the evil
Hence Is not sufficient"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
FLEMING ARRESTED
ON SERIOUS CHARGE
is Accused Of Driving Spikes With
the Intention Of Dsrai|ing
Trolley Car.

seen approaching by the man came up.
The edge OF the fender CHANGED TO
catch one OF the spikes and disodge IT.
This fortunately prevented derailment.
DR. Eccleston ran out. and with the
aid of another citizen seized and held the
man. while somebody telephoned TO the
Fifth station, asking that an officer be
sent and giving the reason why he was
wanted.
Patrolman Poirier Jumped into the
hurry-up wagon. and on the way picked
up Patroman Streeter.
When the officers arrived they found
that the doctor and his ally had been
having a lively scuffle with their captive,
and despite his efforts TO escape had held
on to him.
The prisoner was taker. to the Seventh
and then TO the Fourth station. where ne
gave his name and address as above
stated.
Fleming denies that he is guilty or
placing the spikes. as the doctor AYERS.
The police have the obstacles. 1hey
are each inches long. and as thick
through as mans finger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
bLONDIN
is AGAIN
INDICTED.
Suffolk County Grand Jury Re-
turns True Bill Against Him
for wife Murder.

Boston, Juno THE Suffolk cosnty
grand jury today returned on indictment
against j. Wilfrid Blondin, the alleged
slayer of his wife for murder in the first
degree
IL is claimed that Blondin murdered ihs
wife in Boston in June, 1901. and trans
ported her body to Chelmsford. where II
was found hidden I'm a brush heap. The
head had been removed and this was
found I'm another spot some distance
from where the body was discovered.
Blondin is under indictment for muir
der also by the grand jury OF Middlesex
county as Chelmsford is I'm that terri
tory. But In view of evidence secured
by the authorities of both Mddlesex and
Suffolk counties pointing to this city as
the scene OF the crime. IL was decided
20 place the case before the Suffolk grand
jury. That an Indictment has been re-
turned here IL taken to mean that the
trial will take place in. this city, "a mat
ter which has been In doubt up TO this
time.
TO CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS,
Laxative Bromo- Quinine removes the
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
COLLISIONS.
They Are Frequent Among Tor
p0dO Boats and BoatD0StrOyers

London, June The frequency OF Brit
ish torpedo boat destroyer and torpedo
boat collisions and other accidents was
emphasized today IN n reply OF the secre-
tary OF the admiralty. Mr.. Arnold Fors-
ter 20 n question I'm the house Of COM
mons showing that there were no less
than 10 such occurrences In 1900 and 1857
In the former year two torpedo boat de-
stroyers grounded and six torpedo boats
and Al torpedo boat destroyers were In
collision. In 1901 two torpedo boats and
four torpedo boat destroyers grounded and
five torpedo boats and 20 torpedo boat de-
stroyers we're In collision.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07

rne rrst report OF an attempt 10 med
ale with the tracks OF the United Trac-
tion company since the switches at Dor
rance street were plugged, Thursday
evening. came from the 7th police district
this afternoon.
John Fleming. % years old residing az
72 Dean street and employed at st. Jo-
sephs hospital II under arrest
He is accused OF setting spikes between
the rails. opposite DR. A. II. Eccleston's
residence. 6l2 Broad street, with the inten-
tion OF derailing a car.
The police report Is TO the effect that at
,,150 o'clock this afternoon DR.. Eccleston
observed man go into the highway, I'm
front OF his. the doctors, residence and
carefully drive. or set two spikes, oppo-
site each other and between the rails Of
lone OF the tracks.
Before the doctor could get out OF his
house car which had evidently been
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
DEATH SUDDEN.
John StetSOn Dies at His Home
In ChaTIeStOWn.
Boston. June John stetson. best

Boston. June John stetson. best
known as the father of Bostons million
aire fnaucier, publisher and theatrical
manager. now dead. passed away sudden
ly at his residence in Charlestwon. today
He was born In Bristol Maine. 90 years
ago and for the first 20 years OF his life
remained there. but he came to Boston
early in the summer OF 1926 He married
Miss Pamela Brown at Lexington In Sep
tembCr. 1S2S and since 1912 had lived in
teh house where death found him
For number Of years Mr.. Stetson
worked as n blacksmith. AT one time hav-
ing been quarterman nd shpman at the
navy yard Later he was called from the
navy yard by John Jr.. and made his
confidential secretary and manager of the
latter's business.
When the son died a fe wyears ago he
left his father Sl,OO0.0O0. one daughter
survives
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
ENTERTAINMENT AND FARCE

There was "a very successful entertain
mcnt held under the auspices OF the
Good shepherd choir Guild Of Pawtucket
last evening IN Grand Army hall The
entertainment was for the benent OF the
new organ fund.
The decidedly interesting program was
as follows; Chorus by choir; reading.
Miss a Cocroft; duet. Messrs Richards
and Chatterton, solo Castonctte dance.
Miss Mabel sherry; solo, Mr. Richards
farce. Ares Belle"
Especially well received was tho dance
OF Miss Sherry and deservedly so. for
she is very graceful dancer. There
was dancing until u o'clock. the music
for the same being furnished by Brown.
ings orchestra.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
BEFORE JURY.
Case Of Cole Against Er-GOV.
Lippltt on Trial Today.

Before jury In Judge Dubois court
today was begun the trial OF the suit OF
Walter 5. Cole, administrator vs. Charles
Warren Lippittt. Penniman g. Magu;re
sne others. Plaintiff sues 90 recover 49,
o. for thedeath Of Franklin z. Pierce
This case has been before both divisions
OF the supreme court number OF times
on matters Of pleading
MIR Pierce was killed by the falling OF
o tower on Ex-Governor Lippitt's New
port castle a couple OF ycara ago
Irving Champlin and James Harris arc
attorneys for Mr. Cole. and Edwards &
lAngell. Walter H. Vincent and ArnOiu
NGreen. attorneys for defendants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
NOTIFIED or AGREEMENT

The Hague. June THE international
court of arbitration has been notified OF
the conclusion Of an agreement between
the United States ~ Mexico 20 submit
20 the court the dispute regarding the
payment Of damages in connection with
certain church property IN California. II
this convention Is ratified II will be the
first case 90 come before the court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
STEAM AND HOT WATER FILTERS

Philadelphia. June THE final session
OF the annual convention OF the Nation
at Association OF Steam and Hot Water
Filters OF America was held today.
Louisville was selected for the next con-
vention. The following officers were elect.
ed
President T. Mccormick Yonkers. N.
Y; secretary and treasurer " l.. on
staff. Chicago eastern organizer, G. N.
Maloney. Springfield. Mass. J. ~. Cough
lin. Boston: member or executive board.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
VERDICT FOR $500

The Jury that heard the testimony In
the SUIT OF William James vs. Intersta te
Coal company gave the plaintiff YER
dict for $500.
Mr. James had his arm badly injured
while at work In the hold OF vessel. Ho
charged tho company with employ ing an
incompetent engineer. John w. Hogan
is attorney for James.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
LANDSLIDE.
Village Of Cambu|ata Destroyed
by II.

vladikavkaz, Russia, June THE VIII
lage OF Cambulata, In a mountain pass OF
the Uruch Range, has been destroyed by
a landslide. A large rent suddenly appear
ed In the mountain which shortly after
wards toppled over on the village and the
neighboring farms. The inhabitants es-
caped
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
MORGAN
HANGED
In EFFIGy.
Only Exciting Incident Of the
Miners Strike at Wilkes
barre Today.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, June THE hang
Ing In effigy Of ]. P!erpont Morgan in one
of the streets of South Wilkesbarre by
crowd of men, and boys was the only
incident to mar the stiffness of the Wyo-
ming valley this morning.
After the eflgy had been hung the
crowd cheered and pelted the object with
stones until the police came along and
dispersed the several hundred persons
that made up the throng.
All the mining towns surrounding the
city are very quiet. The news from
Washington that President Roosevelt
could not find his way clear TO take a
hand in bringing about peace between
the miners and operators was received
here with genuine disappointment IL had
been strongly hoped that the president
would be able to find some means OF
opening up "a way 90 peace.
Today marks the end OF the fourth
week of the total suspension OF coal min
ing and the miners and their employers
are farther apart than ever.
The Susquehanra Coal company put
non-union firemep TO work In lts NO
oolllery at Nantlcoke today, for the pur-
pose OF restoring the water supply 10 a
portion OF the borough
The company furnishes the power for
the pumping of water In the reservoir and
the action OF the Miners union in calling
out all the men at the colliery caused
the company to shut down the whole
plant The borough council was 10 have
brought injunction proceedings today, but
they are stayed for the present. .-.-.
A CHANGE OF CREWS
Hazleton, Pa. June THE Delaware,
Susouehanna and Schuylkill railroad
crews having declined TO take charge or
trains carrying deputies from one colliery
TO the other. Lehigh Valley crews nave
been substituted Some OF the latter also
obpect to this work
The stationing OF large force OF depu-
ties at two OF the Lehigh Valley coll
lieries is regarded by the mine workers
as the forerunner OF an early attempt at
resumption OF mining with non-union
forces
MEN INTIMIDATED
Shamokin June IA mob OF strikers
late last night surrounded the homes OF
Sub-Bosses Moner. Murphy, Shrefiier and
two Polish men. and built bonflres on
which erngles representing the bosses were
burned The demonstration against the
homes OF Murphy and the polish men
grew so VIGOROUS that the non-union
men promised not 10 go TO work today
The nremen at Luke Fidler and Cameron
collierles were stoned today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
IN SPECIAL AUDIENCE

Yokohama, June THE Emperor and
Empress OF japan today received Mr..
Barrett. n commissioner OF the st. Louis
exposition in special audience. and ex-
pressed warm interest in the undertake
ing Mr. Barrett secured assurances OF
Japanese participation on an unusual
scale. Al
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
POSTMaSTERS APPOINTED

Washington. June 1.-THE following
Glass postmasters were appointed today
New Hampshire-Landsn. " f. Poor
Rhode Island-Moosup Valley. @. II.
Tyler.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
g MMr.
This signature Is on every box Of tho genuine
Laxative Bromo.Qu Tablets
The remedy that cures cold fn one day
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT.

New York. June 7.-weckly bank state
ment: Loans decrease si.325. 900: deposits
decrease s224e.eo0; circulation increase
sci. 100; legal tenders decrease $4,000;
specie decrease s3cl, 900; surplus reserve
tii .2S5. $50, decrease So, 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
PEOPLE ARE TALKING

About the nice work our laundry Is do
Ing. upser the new management. at ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
MEN INTIMIDATED.
do YOU KNOW THAT

We do linen better and retain its wear
longer than any other laundry In the
city? Phone. s9S1-2. Union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07

At meeting of the Providence Central Trades and
Labor Union, held June the following resolution was
passed
That the Providence Central Trades Labor Union
emphatcy condemns all and unlawful actions the
the ympahers with the striking employees the United Traction
Company"
Providence Central Trades & Labor Union
A. o. VETTER, Sec.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07

IL has been demonstrated that there Is
at least ten per cent less power needed TO
drive an Engine and Machinery properly
fabricated than when cheap oils are used
that have not the greatest efficiency.
The saving OF fuel where steam power
IL used when friction is most completely
overcome Is very large Item, but IN
many cases seems 10 receive very nttle
considera ton by owners and operators OF
power plants. but saving OF ten per cent
In fuel will pay for all the oil USED sew
eral times over.
With the many years experience we
have had In furnishing lubricants we are
honestly OF the opinion that We can fur
nish oils fer lubricat!ng all kinds OF En-
gines and Machinery that viii reduce fric-
ton 10 the lowest possible point.
OLNEY BROTHERS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-07
The Cotton Market.

Reported by DAVIS & DEXTER. Bani-
nt,f11ipc
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-06-19

Buffalo BilI' was not attend |
ed as well as usual.
Black haws have some ipdica
ton OF slight frost.
Mr.. James Martin and wife
we're on our streets Sunday.
Judge Pope attended the
Wild West Show at Chattanoo,
ga Monday.
Rev. and Mrs. Killian went to
Chattanooga Saturday on a visit.
He il undecided abont locating
in dpdsdeu.
Miss Ethel Hoge of East Jas7
per, aud Miss ThuIa Martin of
Seqnachee, paid our school a
pleasant visit.
Legible frost writings were re-
corded on our fences Tues day
morning, this being the heaviest
frost yet recorded.
Was asked if Miss Tnula Mar
tin went 10 Sequashee Monday
evening and on inquiring from
Mr.. Duke found that she did.
The tramps who passed
through our quiet little town
entertained ew citizens with
horn music equal to anything ev-
er heard in the musical line.
We appreciated very much
that article on fEducation'
which the News printed. Would
that every patron of schools
would profit by the thought ex
pressed in the article.
Messrs. Chas. Vann and E. A
Hale leave in the near future TO
Draughn's Business College a
Nashville, we regret to lose then
from our circle, yet copgratulat
them on their good fortune.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-06-19

! have decided to make the best % the
present possible and try to do better in
the future.
Itmay be that some young man will
read this who loves his mother with a
love that surpasses oriental idealism
If so, boys don't drink, for If you do
you win carry her down to an untimely
grave in sorrow and disgrace dear,
compass onate, gentle mother who Low.
ed you before you knew the name Of
love; who sang you to sleep in the years
that we're and awoze yon with kisses
on the bright mornings long ago; who
bathed your head with her soft hand
when it throbhed with pain and smiled
when the glow OF health was on your
cheeks; who wept holy tears when you
suffered and when you were delighted
her heart beat with pleasure, Boys
she win be gone sometime and you Will
beg Heaven to give her back but the
the grave will be silent The grasses
are growing over the tomb and the
white hands have crumbled upon her
faithful breast Boys. lay this paper
down and swear that you will never
touch the accursed and runous drink.
JNo HACEwORTH
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-06-19
Trustees Report.

We print this week the re-
port of the County Trustee, w:
II. Hale, showing the receipts
and expenditures of the County
for the year ending Sept. 5,
1901. 1t is well gotten up and
should be read carefully by all
citizens. The endorsement by
County Finance Committee,
which is very properly done also
shows that they have audited
and approved the several ac-
counts.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-06-19
gasprr Department
3 3 3 3 e 9 8 3 9 2 3 Il 9 3 2 2

You cannot do better than by
taking this paper.
DR., j, w. Simpson spent Tun
eaday in Chattanooga
Roy Dobbins Of Dunlap, form
erly Of this place, was home
Monday,
Mr.. S. Il. Simpson, Jr, attend
ed the wild West" and brings
back fattering accounts.
Mrs G. A. Lewis eau tell you
all about "Buffalo Bill but Mr.,
Mr.. f. A. Kelley did not attend.
TIE Show was largely attend
. ed Tuesday. Sorry we haven't
another name than Show to des>
ignate it.
The circus billed for tins place
found taxes too high. Three
cheers tor those instrumental in
senoing it from our place with
out an exhibition.
Mr.. f M. Horton performed
some Of the most graceful dane
ing Monday evening while W.
were waiting tor the tram eve
Witnessed in jasper.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-06-19
BOY WANTED.

Good reliable boy wanted to
learn to set type. Must have
fair education, Apply at this
office.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1902-06-19
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SCARCITY OF SALMON.

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onres whlls Il has been the custom
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my If every kind at Al times. II is
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Wh@n solemn indications present them-
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the run lis short it is felt all along the
Columbia The season opened wirh
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hope, esnDsryrnen were naturally s.
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unless there is gress change this
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While there is some Of last years
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the market should This SEASONS run
have opened up more pEogp=roBs, yet
ss # is. with the demand thro1gout
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