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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
.SAMOSET
WEAvERS
ON STRIKE
NV Wage Scale Induces Ops-
GaHyss at Valley Falls ioQull
Work Today.

The weavers OF the Samoset company at
Valley Falls are out on strike.
They quit work this noon and refused
10 return to their looms after the midday
meal
They number nearly POO. and the dsssat-
isfaction has been brewing for some time.
The notice of an advance was recently
posted There were no stipulations as 20
how large or small II might be, and the
weavers awaited results with the deep
est interest h
To the usual length of the cut on the
Draper looms was added a snug compli-
ment of ten yards and an increase OF n
cent per cut accorded for weaving the
same
When carefully figured out the advance
was shown To be about 20 cents a week
on these looms. while other weavers re-
"eived an increase from 6 to per cent.
1t is a painstaking work that these
weavers are engaged on, fine and silk
lawns, and they believe they should be
correspondingly remunerated
In conversation with a News repre-
sentative this afternoon, Treasurer Jen-
nings of the company preferred not TO
be quoted as 10 the situation and hope
fully awaited developments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
HANAN'S SUIT.
Rich New Yorker Sues for
Divorce in This State.

John H. Hanan. n well known shoe
manufacturer of Brooklyn, has brought
suit In Washington county to secure a
divorce from Henrietta Hanan. 1t is said
that Mr.. Hanan has made his home in
this state for some time.
The case must have been aled very
recently for IL appeared written on the
dockets of the appellate division of the
supreme court circulated among members
Of the bar at the opening of the court to-
day for It's spring session at South Kings.
town.
The new divorce cases were not called
with the other cases today and It could
not be ascertained when or where the
case would be tried.
Thomas f. I. Mcdonnell. who Is con-
nected with the law office OF David 5
Baker Is counsel for Mr.. Hanan and
Comstock a. Gardner. counsel for Mrs.
Hanan. Neither would admit today that
the petition had bene filed.
The rumors OF such suit have been
numerous and have excited much COM
ment in New York city and Brooklyn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
CUMBERLAND.

At the Sweers' block al East Lonsdale.
yesterday afternoon. was held a meeting
OF the Democratic town committee, Chair
man Timothy Keefe OF Ashton. presiding.
The matter OF registration and naturali-
zation was considered at length. IL being
stated that the committee had the assur-
ance of assistance from the committee on
registration and naturalization OF the
Democratic State Central committee. The
State Central committee. through its SUBJ
committee, offered TO provide speakers
for meetings and to give financial assist
ance &c IL were necessary. The committee
adjourned to meet at the same place
April "a.
At the Catholic Institute at Valley Falls
yesterday afternoon was held a regular
meeting OF the Ladies' auxiliary to the
Catholic Institute associate There was
n large number present. A committee
which consisted OF Mrs. Joseph Dignam,
Miss Sarah O'Nelll. Miss Rose Hogan,
Miss Julia Il. A. Tighe and Miss Norah
Mccarthy was appointed 10 select a list
of officers 10 be reported at the meeting
in May. from which list officers will be
chosen. 4 committee consisting of Miss
Annie Costello. Miss Minnie Regan, Miss
Mary Powers, Miss Lizzie Fnnigan, Miss
Norah Mccarthy. Miss Mary Davis, Miss
Sarah Roberts. Miss Sarah O'Ncill. Miss
Cecilia Edmonds and Miss Mary McGin-
ley was appointed to make arrangements
for the annual inaugural assembly, which
VIII be held May %.
The members OF the Holy Name society
connected with st. Patrick's parish. yes
terday, attended the $3.50 mass, In a body,
at which time all partook OF holy commu-
Mon. There was a brief sermon by Rev.
Err Cassidy In connection with the event.
In the evening the monthly meeting OF
the society was held In the hall of the
parochial school of the parish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
RILEY TELLS ABOUT
. The WATER CURE. >
Administered to Compel Fi|ipinos Sus-
pecied Of Treachsry TO Disclose the
Truth--TwO Applications.

Washington. April 1.-THE senate COM
mittee on the Philippines began the week
with the intention of making an investiga-
ton of the charges to the effect that "the
water cure" so called, Is practiced on
the Insurgents and Charles S. Riley of
Northampton Mass, formerly sergeant
in Company NJ. Twenty-Sixth Infantry.
was the first witness called with that end
ir view.
Mr.. Riley said that he had been in the
Philippines from Oct. 20. 1899 to March I,
1901. In reply TO questions by Senator
Rawiins he said he had witnessed the
water cure at lgboras in the province
Of Iioilo on Nov. q, 1909. 1t was admin
istered TO the presidente or chief Filipino
Official or the town.
He said that upon the arrival of his
command at lgaboras the presidente was
asked whet runners had been sent out
TO tell the Insurgents OF their presence
and that upon his refuslal To give the
reformation he was taken TO the convent
where the witness was stationed and the
water cure was administered TO him.
This official was. he said. a man about
40 years OF age. When he the twitnessJ
first saw him he was standing in the cor
ridor OF the convent. stripped 10 the
waist and his hands tied behind him with
Capt. Glenn and Lieut.. Conger or the reg
ular army and Or. Lyons. a contract sur
geon. standing near. while many soldiers
stood about. The man. he said. was then
thrown under water tank which held
about 100 gallons of water and his mouth
placed directly under the faucet and held
open so as to compel him 20 swallow the
water which was allowed to escape from
the tank.
Over him stood an interpreter repeating
one word. which the witness said he did
not understand but which he believed to
be the native equivalent of confess"
When at last the presdente agreed to tel.
what he knew he was released and allow
ed 10 start away. He was not, however
permitted to escape and upon refusing 10
give further Information, he was again
taken as he was about to mount his
horse and the cure was administered for
the second time. This time the man was
not stripped nor was he taken into the
building. DR.. Lyons said the water could
be brought to the spot and given there
and when IL was brought in a five gallon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
PAYING TAXES.
Registration LNy Coming In
Wei! but Dog Licenses Slow.

The number OF poll taxes paid up TO 2
o'clock, this afternoon, had passed the
1890 limit and these figures approximate
20 per cent of the total assessment of
more than $4,000 for last year.
AS to the registration for the current
year the workers of the Republican and
Democratic parties are bestirrlng them
selves and thus far, and fairly early in
the season, they have nearly 5000 already
enrolled.
Ii was only the other day THAI collect
or had an unpleasant experience with
delinquent but the latter was only too
glad to call at the city treasurers office
and pay s225-an extra and unnecessary
81 II he had listened TO the suggestions of
the collector.
The amount received from tavern and
victualling house licenses exceeds the
5000 mark.
Up TO o'clock. this afternoon. l17S dogs
had been licensed and yet this Is only a
few more than one-sixth of the total
number eligible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
MINOR ACCIDENTS

fell from a staging at the Silver Spring
bleachery this noon. The distance was
II feet and Bullock got broken wrist
and broken leg.
Mary McKoon. 16 years old, OF 357 Lock-
wood street was badly sCalded about her
chest and back this morning by the up
setting OF a kettle.
Carlos Grieges, OF $50 North Main street,
employed by the Eastern Boat company.
at East Providence, received an incised
wound on his hand today.
All three cases were sent TO the Rhode
Island hosD.tal
Frederick Martin. years old. OF il6
Blackstone street ran IN front of Walter
Swarts' bicycle on Plain street this noon
and received slight cut over his eye.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
CENTRAL FALLS.

Rev J. H. Buckley. the new pastor OF
the Embury NJ. T.. church, conducted the
services at the church yesterday for the
first time. lie received a warm greeting
from the parishioners and his disconrses
were pleasing.
This evening the Central Falls Veteran
Firemon's association WILL In a body.
make n visit 60 the fair which Is now in
progress at Providence under the au-
phices OF the Gaspcc association.
George Dexter. an old resident OF this
city. died this morning at the Massachu-
Fetts General hospital at Boston, where
he had been for several weeks undergo
ing treatment.
The Winterhottom estate, on the east
side OF Pine street. was sold Saturday 10
Joseph Jenckes OF Darlington, the price
maid being 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
LEACH SUED.
Emery Tire Company Seeks
$4,000 for Breach Of Contract

The Emery Tire company Of this city
has brought suit against orvilIe l.. Leach
to recover $4,000 The action is one for
breach of contract
it Is claimed by the plaintiff that Mr..
Leach agreed 70 give his time. ability and
skill 10 the perfection of n certain cushion
tire for vehicles, for which a patent had
been granted, and that he failed TO so
do.
George u. Barrows and Irving Cham
plin are counsel for plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY

The Cathedral was filled by large con-
gregation. today. at the pontihcal high
mass Of which RI. Rev. Bishop Harlins
was celebrant.
IL was the 18th anniversary OF his con-
sscration as bishop OF the Providence di-
ocese and nearly 100 clergymen assisted
at the Impressive ceremonies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
HIS CLAIM IS FOR $4,000

Mark Bogard, who while walking on
Sheldon street, was injured by an ice
cart owned by Chauncey Il. Bell. mas
brought suit 20 recover $4,000.
lie claims he was in the exercise OF due
care and that the Ice wagon crushed him
against another vehicle.
Bogards head. body and legs were in
jured. Page, Page a Gushing are hts
counsel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
GENERAL TANNER QUALITIES

shortly before 3 o'clock this afternoon
Gen. Herbert $. Tanner arrived az the o,
fee OF Secretary Of State Bennett and
too kthe oath of office as brigadicr gem
cral Of The Rhode Island militia 60 which
position he was recently elected by both
branches of the general assembly In
grand committee
lie was accompanied by cX-Brlgadier
Gen. Warheld and Lieut. Col Sphinx and
congra tulatlons were I'm order from civil
ians as well as military men
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
DOLE REMAINS.
President Roosevelt Declines TO
Rsmovs Him From GovsTnOrship

Washington, April 1.-THE following Of
flcial statement was made at the white
House today:
The president after most careful in
vestigation and hearing as many men as
possible and hearing from others has
come TO the conclusion that Gov. Dole's
course has been such as 10 warrant his
continuance as governor of Hawaii aud
entitle him 10 the respect and hearty
support Of the administrator"
The governor was a caller az the White
House today and said that he would go
10 Boston for a short visit and In about
two weFks would sail for home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
REMflNS IDENTIFIED

The body of tho man found In the river
near the wharf OF the Providence Coal
company. yesterday. has been identified
ns that OF Frank Benson, swede, who
had been employed az the Rhode Island
Locomotive works and disappeared on
March lst.
Henson was 35 years old. single. came
from Worcester and was a hard drlnker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
FOR PERSONAL INJURIES

j. w. McCartin has sued the Union
Railroad company 10 recover $1,000 for
personal injuries. On June 25th MIR. Me-
Cartin was a passenger on a car OF de-
fendant's on Francis street and was in
jured.
Thomas H. Holton is his attorney.
Matthew Toomey has, through the same
counsel, brought suit against the same
defendant 10 recover $1,000 He was
thrown from car while IL was going
around curve on May Is, 1900. and quite
badly injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
UNION RAILROAD co. SUED

Ida H. Cole, who was thrown from
bicycle by a c0rclcsiy operated car has
brought suit against the Union Railroad
company to recover Sill0. She was riding
on Elmwood avenue when the accident
occurred. She sustained permanent in.
Jury and her arm and shoulder were per.
mancutl, injured
Page, Page 4 Cushing are her counsel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14

Fall River. Mass. April 1.-THE body
OF Mary Burns. employed az the Convent
OF the Sisters OF Mercy IN this city was
found floating IN Mount Hope hay about
Sis o'clock this morning by Harhur Mas
ter NJ y. Gallagher and GcorE Hindlc
The woman was insane and committed
suicide by drowning early this morning.
Her hat wnr found on the shore before
daylight. She belonged IN Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
SUING RAILWAY COMPANY

The trial of the suit Of Simon Sherlock
against the New York. New Haven a
Hartford Railroad company was begun
today I'm Judge Dubois court.
Plaintiff sues TO recover $4,000 for in
iuries received while crossing the tracks
OF defendant az Smith street. valley
Falls the evening of Nov. T. 1901.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
SMALLPOX PATIENT VERY ILL

Mrs. Katherine Stade. who came down
with smallpox at ca Lippitt street, last
week is said to be very Ill.,
Arthur Roche. the boy who was taken
from Lyman street nearly month ago,
was discharged from the pest house to-
daN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
VIM. w. REYNOLDS.
LINCOLN.

The repairs which were nccessitated by
the food of March l have been made at
the mills and bleachery OF the Lonsdale
company and the bleachery is now rum
ming until 10 o'clock five nights n week
because of the inability 10 keep up TO the
press of work.
This morning large force of workmen
employed by the United Traction COM
pany began 10 construct n track on
Smithhed avenue In Lincoln, starting
from the town line and working north.
The TERMINUS of the track will be Branch
avenue at Saylesville, 1900 feet distant.
The town council at its last meeting APP
pointed "A commission To change the grade
on this highway from the town line north
400 feet. but no report has been made con-
cerning the same Yet the railroad en-
ployees are at work. In addition the com
pany has been notified that the franchise
for track on Smithneld avenue I'm Paw
tucket has been rendered void because Of
failure of the company to comply with the
conditions Of tho franchise The track
has not been built I'm Providence as yet.
but the company appears disposed To
build the extension I'm this town no mat
ter what the conditions elsewhere
Mrs. Mary Ready, a well known resident
OF West Lonsdale died yesterday morning
at her home I'm that village. az 129 Main
street. She was the widow of Michael
Ready and she is survived by two sons
and two daughters. She was one of the
founders Of St Joseph's Aid society con-
nected with St Patrick's church
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
GRANTED A DIVORCE

Ida NJ Parkhurst was granted a divorce
today from Edward G. Parkhurst by
Judge Douglas The charge was extreme
cruelty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-14
RAILROADS.
MANUFACTURING coMPANrEs

Commission on Nicholson File Rights,
3 cknts
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
WILL. STAY SIX WEEKS IN AIR.
Claims Made for His Fiyag Machine By In.
ycntOr Hunt.

New York Especially E. ]. Hunt, m
inventor Is2 East Fortieth street. de
c'ares he has completed the model of a
flying machine that will be able to stay
six weeks in the air. In his workshop
Mr.. Hunt has a model of his airship 20
inches long, This, he says, has flown
about the room carrying a hvepound
weight
The airship is to be built of aluminium
and is to weigh about oS pounds. IN
shape the model is like the body of a
bird, and from the sides project pair
of light wings. MIR. Hunt says he does
not need any balloons to keep this flying
machine aloat and uses no motors.
Take turkey and pick off its feath-
crs, and you have some idea of the shape
and principle of my airship,' he said.
1T is really bird, and, with the wings,
which have a spread Of 27 feet, are so
light you could balance them on one
hand"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
ROOSEVELT With VETS
Enthusiastic Reception Given the Presi-
dent at Detroit.
lie REVIEWS MANY CANADIANS.
The President Declares In His Address to the
Spanish War Veterans That He Proposes to
Continue the Agitation for Closer Relations
With Cuba-Leading Incidents Of Ills Enter
tainment.

Detroit, Mich. (SpeciaD. President
Roosevelts two days visit to Detroit
came to an end at the conclusion OF
banquet rendered him in Light Guard
Armory, by the Spanish War Vcter-
ans, the opening OF whose third an
nual reunion he attended.
1t was brilliant event. Nearly 800
men sat at tables on the floor OF the
big armory, and the galleries were
crowded to their utmost capacity by
brilliantly gowncd women and their es-
corts. The armory was decorated IN
green and white maple branches and
electric lights we're everywhere.
When the President rose to begin
his address. which was the first of the
evening. he received an ovation. The
men on the floor stood up and checred
again and again, while the clapping OF
hands from the gallery was like the
cracklc OF musketry.
The banquet was the elimination OF
an extremely busy day for the Presi-
dent. At II o'clock he drove to
Light Guard Armory and attended the
opening session OF the third annual
reunion OF Spanish War Veterans.
He was given tumultuous wei
come by the. soldiers, and his speech
was enthusiastically received lie eu-
lOgizcd the veterans OF the Spanish
war for their deeds, and declared that
We have no apologies to make for the
war in Cuba or in the Philippines. As
a result of the latter, l.c said, we will
give the Filpinos life, liberty and the
pursuit OF happincsG~such as they never
knew under cruel oligarchy operat-
mo through the society OF the katl-
punan.
president Roosevelt drove from the
armory to the steamer Iashmoo. on
board oi which he spent three hours
riding on the river Every steam craft
ON the river salutcd the IaShmoo with
car splitting blasts OF the whistle and
the steamer Yantic. u. S. N. fired a
Presidential salute OF twcnty-onc guns
as the Tashmoo LETT her wharf.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
FOUR KILLED AND FIVE INJURED.
Seven Also Missing Behind the Walls of Mine
Wrecked.

Fairmont, w. Va. Special. -Four
men are dead, three of them unidcntl-
fed. and their faces and bodies so bad
" burned and blackened that identihca-
tion is almost impossible, and five 9th
crs are living in different wards at the
Miners Hospital here suffering from
cuts, bruises and other injuries as a re
suit of gas explosion at a coal shalt
located at Stafford, this county. The
superintendent claims that at the usual
hour OF beginning operations 10 men
went to the bottom of the shaft. which
is 22o feet, thence into their respective
rooms of working. The disaster was
caused by the gas from leaking pipe
that extends several feet back ~ the
shaft being ignited from a lamp carried
BY one of the miners now lying dead.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

two mems voices, and they presently
caught sight of two men, the one ap-
parently struggling to get away from
,, the other, and the second endeavoring
to hold his companion back. In the
! darkness little more than this was visi-
/, bic to the three men in the garden but
the newcomers were near enough for
their voices to be recognized.
"Lct me 80, let me go, or, by
Before ne had heard more than this
Clifford was straining his eyes to
pierce the gloom. full of interest, full
of excitement.
"Why. surely" cried he, chats
George ClarlS's voice."
The two men were now near enough
for Clifford to distinguish the man
who was holding his companion back,
and to recognize him as Hemming.
The second constable went forward,
as the struggling pair came within the
garden gate, to the assistance Of his
fellow. At the same moment Colonel
Bostal thrust his hand through Cliff
ford's arm, as If for support. The
young man hardly noticed his action,
so deeply absorbed was he in the prob
lem presented by the sight of the
struggling men. For the man whom
both the policemen now held was, in
deed, no other than George Claris,
Wild-cycd, 1crcc-looklng. with StraS-
Cling beard and unKempt hair
And he was crying out still, with all
the force of his lungs:
"Whcrc is she? Where Is she? Let
me see her, say! Let me see her"
why. the poor fellow thinks you've
got his niece here" cried Clifford, who
seemed to understand in moment the
mystery of the nocturnal knockings
and disturbances Of which the Colonel
and his daughter had complained.
Colonel Bostal made no answer. but
lie threw one rapid glance behind him.
Clifford followed his example instinct.
lively, and an involuntary exclamation
escaped his lips.
For Miss Thcodora had disappeared.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
Tragedy Fo Ilows Boys Quarrel.

Jackson, Ky. Especially AS the re-
suit of quarrel between two boys near
Callahan's store, on Longs Creek, this
county, Garden Denton was instantly
killed, Harrison Mcdaniel and Dutch
Burton were probably fatally wounded,
and Willie Burton, Bud Thompson and
Rhodes Hall were slightly wounded.
According to the story of the fight re-
ceved here s or 10 men and boys were
on their way home from a mill when
two of the boys became involved IN a
fist fight over some trivial matter. 9th
ers joined in, pistols were drawn and the
fight became general.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Lutheran Church-Rev. w. S. T. Metz
ger, pastor. Services, Sunday 10 A..
M. and 800 P. M. Sunday school, o.3o
A. M. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday,
7,3o p. M.
United Brethren Church--Rev. William
L. Martin, pastor. Regular services
by appointment from the pulpit.
Class meeting every two weeks at
10 a. m. Prayer meeting every Thurs
day evening. Sunday school, 2 p. IN.
Mite Society semi-monthly, We'd
nesday evening at o'clock. W. Mis-.
meeting monthly at Parsonage.
Methodist Episcopal Church-Rcv. w.
L. Orem, pastor Services every alter
nate Sunday at 10 a. m. and 7 p M.
Sunday school at 9 a. m. Prayer meet
ing every Wednesday evening at 7.3o
p. m. Epworth League at 6.3o every
Sunday.
Moravian Church--Rev. Mr. Kaiser, pas
tor. Sunday school every Sunday, 9 a.
IN. Preaching services viii be held
every other Sunday, as heretofore, al
ternating mornings and evenings at 10
and $50, respectively.
Reformed Church-Rcv. G.. A. Whit
more, pastor. Sunday school 93o a.
m. Divine services alternate Sundays,
1890 n. H. and AS p. m.
Guild every Sunday evening. 6.45.
Mid-week services. Wednesday, 7.4s.
ST. Stephens Church protestant Eps-
copaD D-Rcv. Ernest McGill, rector.
Services every Sunday, alternating
monthly, at 80 a. m. and 4 p, m.
Service Friday at q p. M.
Catholic Church.-Rev. Father J. B.
Manlcy. Mass at 8 a. m on Saturday
during May. Services third Sunday i'll
each month at a. H. Sunday school
3 o'clock p. IN.
German Baptist Church-Elders T. J.
Kolb and JohH S. Wcybright. Serv
ices each alternate Sunday at 4 o'clock
D. m.