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0atline Of Prof. Holmes
Novel Road Working Plan.
Idea "f Utilizing Prisoners In
Jail Awaiting Trial sa That
They Will Not he , Dead
ExpeGse

In his address before the goa
eral assembly recently, Mr.. J. A.
Holmes, State geolngist of North
Carolina, advanced a novel pro.
position. He urged that the
prisoners who lie in Jail awaiting
trial he used to work the county
roads. 10 reply, it might be
urged that these prisoners could
not be worked before their con
viction, but Mr.. Holmss does not
propose to use cnerci IN, but to
allow the prisoners the option of
working tho roads or of lying ia
Jail pending the meeting of the
sessions csurt.
Mr. Holmes produced statis-
tics to show that the loss to South
Carolin ,from having prisoners lie
in jail is over S75, u year. A
oase may be supposed to show
where this cast arises. John
Jones might he committed to jail
In December bv magistrate on
some trifing charge, just serious
enough to be he, ond the juris
diction Of the magistrate. If the
prisoner Is poor darkey, unable
to give bond, be mast lie in jail
until Mar IA or April, or when
ever the next term of the court
is held. He costs the State 30
cents for every day he lies in Jail.
If he is there 80 days, his "diet-
ing" or "rashisns'' bill is Sc.
As there are hundreds Of such
cases in every county tho cost ag-
gregates into the hundreds of
dollars, and SIS, $50 was the total
thus expended for the whole
State in the twelve months COR
which Prof. Holmes had stats
tics.
Now, his suggestion i. this:
That an act be passed allowing
the prisoner to make IL voluntary
contract with the sheriff and
county commissioners that if thew
will release him from Jail and
turn him over to the county sup
ervisor, lie will agree to he worked
just as convicted criminals are
worked. That if be is acquitted
by the jury, then he will be paid at
Il fair rate of compensation for
every day which he has spent at
work for the county. If he be
convicted by the jury, be will be
given credit for tho mber Of
days he has worked and this will
be deducted from his sentence.
| There are objections which
could be offered. For instance it
might be urged that it ia not ha-
name or Just to have these prison
ers work alongside Of convicted
felons unless their guilt is certain.
Furthermore, it might be said,
prise ners are not to bo worked on
the chaingangs when the term of
their servitudc is for IA period
longer than 10 years, and the
prisoner himself or nobody else
might know for how long his
sentence would he. But these
are details which could be con
sidcrsd later.
Prof. Holmes ma lp no extended
defense Of the suGgcst:0n. His
time was limited, and IL. alluded ,
to this matter in II fgw byief Ie.
marks. Bnt it i, worthy of con.
aideratiop, especially IN view If
,ho enormous annual expense OF
the State. No dbubJ many nm
lhc3nFicied prIson"; wU,.li pru.r.
| to he IN the fresh air NJ y,rL
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17
FOR GOOD ROADS
New State Board Met Today
and Duly Organized.

The special commission known az The
board of public roads. created recently
by The general assembly under thp Bowen
act me, ln thc room of thc senate iudlc-
iarv committee at thc state house. today
The board is composed of nvc members
rcprcecuuug tho various counties aS fol-
lows. Scngtor Edwards of Exeter for
washington county; Senator Treat Of
Warwick for Kent county; Representative
Richmond OF harrington for Bristol
county; Fred +. Perkins for Providence
county and William c. Pcckham for
Newport county.
Undcr the act their terms date from
Feb. j. 1902 md arc for one two. three
four-and five E--rl-zllecIINclX. They
are authorized 90 cXpcnd not more than
5000 for clerk hire. engineers services and
incidental expenses.
They are 90 have supervision Of the
construction OF now highways. the repairs
of old ones. receive bonds and award
damages.
Senator Edwards was chosen chairman,
nnd the secretary or clerk will be selected
later They arc 90 have permanent head
quarters la room ..G, state house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17

Lawrence, Mass, April 1.-THE threat
ened strike at the Washington mill the
plant of the American Wooden company,
which the strike leaders believe holds
the key TO the success of the fight against
the two-loom system. did not take place
this morning. Notwithstanding the vote at
a mass meeting last night to strike at s
o'clock today.
Only nine weavcrs are out and the
mill authorities say that all their looms
are running. There are 1900 wesvers en-
ployed by the mill
At $3.50 1t was announced at the mill
that only % weavers had gone out. In
vestigation showed later that the number
was only nine. one of those who came
out said that the weavers seemed to be
afraid Of losing their jobs and that all
attempts 10 get them started failed. He
said that there is strike sentiment enough
here, but that there is no organization to
amount to anything and no leaders.
The mill authorities say that there was
not the least excitement in the mill at s
O'Clock and no sign of any intention on
the part OF the weavers TO strike. The
authorities claim that the vote taken to
strike last night was not the vote of the
Washington mill weavers, but OF out
siders. who were taken TO the hall for the
sole purpose OF creating. II possible, a
strike sentiment. and railroading through
n vote TO strike. They claim. further that
there is no real desire on the part of the
Washington mill weavers to strike.
The strike leaders who are here from
Providence say that they will not abandon
the fight They claim 10 be confident
that they will yet induce the Washington
mill weavers 10 leave their looms.
MR.. POWERS TO MAKE ADDRESS.
Lowell. April 17-Tomorrow night the
wooden operatives of Lowel and Collins
VILE will hold a mass meeting to hear an
address from Thomas Powers, OF Olney-
VILE In behalf Of the strikers i'm that town.
ALL RUNNING AT LOWELL.
Lowell Mass. April 1.-THE mills OF
Lowell are running as usual today and
thrre is very little prospecI of trouble.
The withdrawal OF the loom fixers from
the Textile council last night Is regarded
as a protest against delay I'm the past
rather than step towards a future strike.
The local unions have to take action and
advise the textile council before any ac-
ton looking towards strike can be con-
sideroi.
AS they have not called special meet
ing IL Is likely that they are willing to
await developments.
TIE wooden operatives i'm the Middle
sex and the Collinsville mills, all under
the American Woolen company, are be-
coming restive and are being appealed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17

EXHIBITS
DESIRED
II Featured at 81. Louis They
viii Materially Help Pacity
the Islands.

St Louis. April 17.--As a result of Civil
Governor Taft's conference with tho ex-
ecutive committee of the Worlds Fair
he has induced that body 10 cooperate
financially with tho Philippine govern
ment in the matter of its exhibit lie de-
clared To the committee that its action
would have pronounced moral effect
on the Filipino people and would do more
toward the pacihcation OF the islands
than would repressive military methods.
The executive committee unanimously
agreed to assume that proportion OF the
expense entailed by tho governors plans
ON his return To Washington he will sub
nit the agreement 70 Secretary Of War
Root .
The exact sum appropriated by the Ex-
position company toward tho insuar ex-
hibit will not be known until after the
approval Of the secretary of war.
The agreement means that the Philip
pines display Is intended To be the SUI
preme feature of the Worlds Fair
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17

ATTACHES
TO DEATH
New Haven Contractor Held
Pendiug an Investigation Con-
carnlng His Wife'S Demise

New Haven, Conn. April 17.-Richard j.
Norton, a contractor in the Fairhaven
Rolling mill and Thomas Manion. an en-
ploye OF Norton I'm the mill. were held
TT police headquarters today pending an
Investigation by the coroner, OF the death
Of Norton's wife. According 10 the story
told by Norton To the police. he and Man
ion played pool until after midnight last
night and when he returned homo about
80 a. m, he found his wife lying dead
on the floor Of her chamber.
Although the police were very retlcent
this morning about the circumstances
which led 10 the detention OF Norton
and Manion. IL was learned that woman
who occupies the FIAT below that OF the
Norton's said that shortly after Norton
reached home. last night, she heard some
ing fall heavily to the floor Of the fiat
above. 4 fe wminutes later she said,
Norton came down stairs and asked her
If she had any turpentine. Upon getting
a negative answer. he went back to his
own apartments.
The authorities declined this morning
10 tell anything about the condition of the
woman's body, saying that nothing could
be given out at the present stage OF the
investigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17

At the end OF two weeks Mrs Smith
returned 20 her home.
THE WIFE'S STORY.
Mr.. Rueckert read the cross petition
nlcd by Mrs. Smith. AS before stated, IL
charged compulsion on her fathers part
and that she now refused TO acknowledge
Smith as her husband. except as the laws
made such acknowledgements necessary.
Her counsel said that the story OF the
affair would appear somewhat different
from that told by Smith when all Mrs.
Smiths ease was in
Mrs. Smiths deposition was then read.
lt was 10 the effect that her father
charged her with having certain rela-
tions with her employers brother and
Mrs. Smiths story differed little from
her husbands.
She said she was inexperienced I'm the
ways of sthe world and did not under
stand the responsibilities OF "a marriage
and married life.
COURT WANTS INFORMATION.
Before any more depositions were read
Judge Douglas asked where the parties
were.
ut IS strange case. and you must
bring the parties into COURT were the
words of his honor.
Judge Douglas thought IL better to
postpone the reading Of the other deposi-
tions until the parties were i'm court and
then adjourned the case until tomorrow
afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17
TWO CHARTERS.
One for Land Company, Other
for Italian Literary Club.

Two charters were granted at the office
of Secretary OF State Bennett today. The
first was TO George Humphreys and Will
liam NJ. Rhodes of this city and Fred
erick A. Devoll OF harrington. They are
incorporated as the Aberdeen Land com
pany 10 deal in real estate, mortgages,
insurance. etc.
The capital stock is not TO exceed $4,000
and the company is to have an office in
this city.
The second charter was granted 10 Mar
tino Santo, Andrea D'Abraccio. Gaetano
Chiaverino. Leonardo Toppi. Donate Rus
lilo. Leonard Volta and Louis Ferri.
The name adopted ~ the Italian Lite
rary club. located on Spruce street., provi-
dence, and the club can. under chapter lI6
of the Public Laws, hold property @ an
amount not to exceed 100000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17
They DIFFER.
TransVaaI Delegation Threaten
10 Make PeaCs Independently.

London April t7.--serious differences. Il
i7 said have arisen between the Trans
discussing peace terms at Pretoria.
Geueril Botha and Acting President
), halk- Burger. u is reported. have given
thc Free state representatives uutil Apri
~ to como tn % decision. thrcntsning that.
thereafter tire 1'tansvaal delegation wit
continue thc peace nCgoiiat tious indc-
pendenty of the Free state delegates.
II t. further asserted that Botha and
SchalkBurger practically had agreed np-
on terms for surrender prior 20 their visit
To- klerksdorp, but. that. out of loyalty 10
their allies. they insisted on q conference.
though with slight hopes ths. their Views
would be shared by General De Wet and
the other Free state leaders
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17


brethren I'm Rhode Island.
MAsoNs WANT HIGHER WAGES.
New York, April 17.-Demands by the
plasterers' laborers OF Greater New York
for an increase in wages have been fol-
lowed by a demand by the Laborers'
Union Protective society, composed Of
masons' laborers. for an advance from
S2.75 10 50 "A day, 10 go into effect May 1.
The society has membership of about
5000 I'm New York.
INCREASE OF PAY GIVEN.
New York, April 1.-THE Long Island
railroad management has decided TO ad-
vance the wages OF all passenger train
men pc. cent. beginning May l. a
smaller increase will be made in the
wages OF the freight train hands
STRIKE OF COAL MINERS AvERTED
Shamokin, Pa. April 17.-Miles Dough-
erty, member Of the national executive
board of the Uniter Mine Workers from
the ninth district. has returned to his
home here from Indianapolis where he
attended the meeting of the board Mr.
Dougherty says the possibilities of a
strike i'm the anthracite coal region are
growing less and that within a few days
"A move will be made towards the set
tlement Of the differences between the
operatives and mine workers.
From Mahonoy City information is re-
ceived to the effect that strike has been
averted.
John De Silva member of the district
executive board. said that while he had
received no official information concern
ing the settlement he had reason 10 be-
lieve IL was true, and that II would be
confirmed officially before the end of the
week What the basis OF compromise is
he said he could not say. further than
that If IL was satisfactory 10 National
President Mitchell and the district presi-
dents IL would receive the approval OF the
rank and file OF the organization.
STRIKE EXTENDED AT LIEGE.
Brussels. April 1.-THE strikers in the
Liege district now number 10000 and the
strike at Nerviers has extended to all the
surrounding communes The striking
miners at La Louviere. however, declared
today that they would resume work
shortly. At Nertstal 1000 men have re-
sumed work.
quiet prevails everywhere this morning
THIS INTERESTS WAGE WORKERS.
New York. April l7.-Henry c. Frick.
the steel magnate. has deposited. at the
banking house of j. =. Morgan & Co,
what is probably one of the most valuable
pieces of paper in existence. IL Is GER
tifcate for 100000 shares of preferred
stock I'm the United States Steel corpora
ton. yielding MIR. Frick dividends Of
$1,000 annually.
IL Is stated that the deposit was made
for the purpose OF exchanging two-fifths
of the preferred stock IL represents into
81. .0O0. 600 worth of bonds of the proposed
new issue. The balance In the deal.
$1,000. 600. will be repaid TO Mr.. Frick i'm
the shape of a new preferred stock GER
tiiiCatc.
FOOD COSTING MORE.
New York. April 17.-Popular price res
taurants OF this city have advanced prices
OF steaks and roasts Of beef an average
of five cents. owing to the continued rise
i'm the price OF beef High priced restau-
rants have made no charge, as their mar
gin OF profit Is larger
Retail prices for fresh vegetables, but
ter. eggs. poultry. beans and even canned
goods are now quoted at the markets
from 10 To 40 per cent higher than n
year a-o.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17
ARB0R DAY.
II viii Be Observed by School
Children May 9Th.

Ere the close of the week the usual
circular will be issued by State Commits
sioner OF Public Schools Stockwell rela-
which falls this year on the second Fri
day OF next month, May Q.
The planting OF and caring for trees on
school grounds and even along tho high
ways OF towns and cities furnish most
practical. suggestive and beneficial way
OF teaching the love for the beautiful
and inculcating a fine spirit for public
grandeur and progress among the young
people.
Appropriate exercises will he held by all
the public schools of the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17
SMOKE NUISANCE
Lake Shore Adopts q DsVics
Which Works Perfectly.

Chicago. April l7.-orficials Of the Lake
Shore railroad have determined to do
away with the smoke nuisance on the en-
tire road by the use OF a now smoke con-
sumlng device.
Tests made recently blythe manage
ment OF the New York Central were high
ly satisfactory, and Il Is said that with
careful firing there is no escape OF smoke
from the engines.
Regarding the matter an official or the
road says we have found that soft coal
can be used. as the attachment not only
consumes the smoke but shows - saving
OF az least one ton OF coal on au ordi-
NARY run"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17
AGED WOMAN
LOST LIFE
FOR MONEY
Was Suffocated While Seeking
for H. Another Woman
Jumped From Third Story.

Torrington, Conn, April 17.-During a
fire i'm Lilley block, on Water street to-
day. Mrs. Mary Wheeler. aged 20, was
suffocated while trying to save a sum OF
money which she had hidden.
She was a resident OF Bantam, Conn,
and was visiting her daughter-in-law
here. Other occupants narrowly escaped
from the building. losing all their effects.
Miss Jennie Berry jumped from third
story window into the arms OF a fireman.
She was uninjured.
Charles Bennett. fireman, fell from
ladder and crashed through a plate glass
window. sustaining severe cuts.
The property damage by the fire will
not exceed 5000 Its origin Is unknown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17

CHARGES
ARE MADE
Lewis Mand|sy, an American,
Asserts That Col. Lynch Led
the Beer Forces al Natal

London, April 17.-Although there Is no
indication that Col Arthur Lynch, who
formerly fought on the Boer side in the
South African war. and who was elected
10 represent Galway City In parliament
In November last. has any intention of
placing himself within reach of the Brit
ish courts, the government is bringing
witnesses from South Africa to testify In
support of the charges OF high treason
brought against Col. Lynch.
Lewis Handley, an American by birth,
but a naturalized British subject and a
farmer OF the vicinity OF Glencoe, Natal,
landed I'm England this morning. He
says Col. Lynch was the leader OF
Boer force, principally composed of Irish
fiscated his stock and other moyables and
destroyed his crops. Lynch informed
Handley that he was British subject.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17
.Y.W.C.A. GRANTEE.
Important Transfer Of Real Es-
tate From Nicholas Sheldon.

Among the many transactions placed on
record at the City Hall, today, was that
in which Nicholas sheldon figured as
grantor and the Young Women's Chris
tian association as grantee. The property
transferred is located at the corner OF
Washington and Jackson streets. inciud-
ing land and buildings. The stamp AFFIXED
is for Sll.15 and the consideration speci-
fed Is $4,000.
There were two other transactions, not
quito SO important hut nevertheless sug-
gcstivc. They were real estate convey
anccs by George J.. Wariield and Herbert
LonEhottom Of parcels OF land To tine AM
erican Trust company. the latter being
recently chartered corporation promoted
by prominent Providence real estate
dealer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17

scriptions of tho supposedly murdered
Mrs. Luetgert.
The mental condition OF the woman IS
such that no comprehensive examination
can be made When asked who she il she
becomes rambling IN her talk and can
answer no question inteligibly, IL Is said.
Further efforts will be made 10 identify
the woman
Ever since the trial there have been
persistent rumors that the wife OF the
convicted sausage maker was I'm hiding.
The evidence upon which he was SEN
fenced was circumstantial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17
LUE TCERT'S WIFE
SAID TO Be LIVING.
The Chicago Saugage Maker, Con-
Yicted on CirCumStantial Evidence
of Her Murder, Died in Prison.

Chicago, April 17-An apparently de-
mented woman, believed by many who
have seen her 10 be the wife of Adolph
Luetgert and supposed to have been muir
dered by her husband, is being cared for
at the Alma Mott Home says the Chron-
ice.
For the supposed murder OF his wife.
Luetgert was sentenced 20 the peniten-
tiary TO serve a life sentence and died In
prison. The woman who gives her name
as Mary Robbins answers all the de-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17
KILLED HIS
DAUGHTER
and SELF.
Charles Fiacksnsleln, GrleVsd
Over Wife's Death, Couldn't
Bear tOSee Child MuthsrIosS

New York. April 1.-THE bodies of
Charles Flackenstein, q prosperous busi-
ness man of Brooklyn, and his daughter,
years old. We're found dead I'm their
home today. Death was caused by IL
Illuminating gas.
II IS believed that Flackenstein turned
on the gas 60 kill himself and his daugh-
ter
lie had grioved much over the death of
his wife some months ago. and he told
his sister recently that ne was tired
waiting for death
lie said frequently that no could not
bear To see his daughter motherless.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17
METEOR III.
Emperor Williams Yacht Safely
Across the Big Pond.

New York. April 11-Emperor Williams
yacht Meteor III I'm tow of the steamer
Scotia. PASSED Prawlc Point at $40 O'Clock
this morning The Meteor built at Shoot
ers Island passed Sandy Hook under
sail at 3 o'clock on the afternoon OF
April ].
The steamer Scotia was under orders TO
convoy the yacht on it's voyage across
the Atlantic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17
QUEEN WlLHsLMINRS CONDITION

Amsterdam. April 1.-THE cause OF
Queen Wihelminas illness Is a mscar-
riagc An official bulletin published to-
day says that her majesty passed a some
what lcss tranquil night The fovcr. how
ever. has not Increased ana her condition
is Comparatively satisfactory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-17
FARM uoRTIcuLruRE.

The State Board of Agriculture will hold
a farmers institute with tho II. i. IIoru-
cultural Society I'm Swarts Lodge Hall. 96
Westminster street, on Thursday evening,
April IL, 1902, at eight o'clock. Prof. +.
w Rane of the New Hampshire Agricul-
tural Experiment stat will lecture on
''The Possibilities IN Horticulture on New
England Farms" All interested are cor
daily invited To attend. Admission free.
Geo. a. Stockwell. Secretary.