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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
REJECTED.
Striking WsaVas Refused TO
Accept Compromise Offer.

Lawrence. Mass, Jan. i.-At a mass
meeting Of the weavers OF the Atlantic
Cotton mills this morning the strikers
voted -unaninnuSlN to reject a eempro-
mise offer Of an advance OF five cents a
cut, made by Agent Somersby.
II was also voted unanimously 20 con-
tinue the strike until the demand OF an
advance OF ten cents per cut Is granted
The meeting was attended by about 80
operatives The strikers claim today that
fully y1 employees have left their work
at the mills, but the mill authorities re-
fSse TO admit that the strike has reach
cd anywhere near the proportions claim
ed by the weavers
-effaE-ef Agent Somersby, sub
mitted to the weavers was that he Is will
ling 10 pay the expenses of a committee
Of operatives 10 go 60 other mills and as
certain the amount of wages paid else
where The strikers refused 10 consider
this offer
A number or women strikers took posts
about the mill gates this morning and
.ndeavored To induce their fellow cm-
ployes TO Join the strike movement.
A party OF them got into an altcrca-
tion with Overseer Matchmaker, during
which he slipped and fell to the ground.
1t was reported that hc was knocked
down by the angry girls. but persons who
saw the affair say they believe the fail
was wholly accidental
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
AT CITY HALL.
Both Branches Of City Council
10 Banquet Other Ooings.

While the city hall as wen as other
public buildings was as rule closed to-
day, stll the police board gave a hearing
this afternoon on the charges against
Parolman Buringame of the Second dis
trict The tour OF inspection by the
board was completed with their visit to
the Second station last evening. and they
found everything satisfactory
The city treasurer gives notice that
water bills are due and payable on and
after tomorrow. The commissioner has
his own rule that n bills remain unpaid
FOR ten days after due the water may be
shut off without further notice, and when
so shut OF the sum OF 81 and the bill shall
be paid before letting It on. The tax
payers must act accordingly.
An adjourned meeting of the board of
aldermen will be held tomorrow afternoon
certainly he cleared There is nothing
Of special interest, mainly business from
the common council FOR concurrence. The
complimentary supper to retiring mem
bers will be rendered after tomorrow &
session. The same is equally true as TO
retiring members of the common council
The committee on the latter are Council
men Presbrey. Balch. Darling and Lovett
The aldermanTc committee Is composed
Of Messrs. Freeman and Parker. with
invited guests-ycry limited In number
there viii be fully three-scoro gathered
about the united official family board
The bottlers combine la which the
police board naturally takes an interest
has organized 10y the choice OF the follow
ing officers: President J. E. Good; vice
president, r. j. Sullivan; treasurer. Jo-
seph J. Lane; secretary. r. T.. Lee sen-
eral manager. Joseph j. Lane; directors
J. u. Good. Frank Mckenna. II. J. Sulli-
van. George Mckenna, Bernard Couaty,
T.. g. Danforth Joseph J. Lane. r. T.
Hickey. James a. Mcl<enna, r. j. Sulli-
van. r. u. Steere. r.. -. Sullivan J. ".
Walsh and r. n. Lee.
\ committee comprising j. ~. Good. II
j. sullivan, Frank Nckenna and Bernard
Conaty has been appointed 90 secure n
central location for the business. which
must be made ready FOR business on or
before April J.
The trust deed conveying the property
or the several local firms and tho OK
ford Spring company of Maine, 10 the
new concern VIII be placed on record to-
morrow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
SPOOK HUSBAND.
Widow Williams Married Him
and is Happy, She Says.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 1.-Mrs. Sarah Will
liams hotel housekeeper was married
last night to the spirit OF Theodore Com
stock. The wedding took place at the
home of Mrs Mollie Ladell medium
who Keeps spirits and boarders al ll9
East Congress street in the presence OF
a score of spectators. all but two Of whom
We're avowed spiritualists.
Mrs. Williams is good looking a widow.
and has known TheodOre only few
weeks. lie was persistent woOer and
persuaded her that what she needed was
spirit husband.
Mrs. Ladel conducted the ceremony,
announced the presence Of the bride
groom and then proceeded 20 assemble
the contracting parties.
Mr.. Maginness MIR. Wilson. MIR Cronk
and the mother of the bride were among
the other spirits to congratulate Mrs
Williams through the medium OF Mrs
Ladell. who went from one trance into
another with rapidity that was as
tonishing.
Theodore came near being frozen out
I'm the flow OF oratory that followed the
ceremony. but finally rendered neat
little speech In which he made promises
with all the facility OF a flesh and blood
dell introduced the bride who said:
This is the happiest as we'll the
most impressive moment OF my life
consider IL the greatest privilege ever
bestowed upon me since ! have been in
mortal flesh, and 1 mean 10 do my duty
as the spirits direct me. Mr. ComstOck. J.
salute you And To- YOU, my friends who
have assembled here. thank YOU for
your kind attention.
A wedding supper followed The bride
herself cut the cake. her emotion falling
ia tears ON the frOsting.
II am So happy and prouder of having
married my spirit control than would be
had ! married the grandest and noblest
man that ever stepped in shoe leather" Z"
said the bride this morning. Theodore
is a nice spirit He's been i'm the spirit
world for about jO years now He was a
chemist and am Englishman. II was IN
England that he passed On
Theodore declined to be interviewed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
Wilton Lackaye's Name.

Before Wilton t.ackaye OF Svengoli fame
made his first hit Va "Aristocrdcl some
few years ago he was iust plain WIZ
LaCkeN. ON becoming a star. however. he
decided 10 give his name bit of twist
in accordance with the custom OF actors
at that time. The result as all the world
knows was Wilton l.aCkaYe. IL sounded
We'll and made an excellent impression on
billboards. posters aud programs. bat the
noted character actor had failed TO con-
slider the possible feelings uf hts family In
metamorphosiug his name. which was
also theirs Belle and James LackoN.
Wiltons sister and brother. who are also
upon the stase, clunS TO lhsir .i.l,l,,, Isni,y
possibilities in following Wlls example
and becoming IaCksycr.
The Lackcy home is 600 WASHINGTON and
shortly after WIN had become Wilton
James G.sckty. VINO had made a rcputa-
ton as "a comedian and U.s. better known
among his iniimates a. Jim, came to
the Capital CITY "a visit his parents.
one morning. when strolliug down
Pcnusykanis avenue. he camc lace Co
face with one Of his oldest Washington
friends.
"IIello. Jirni' cried tho latter
"ilello. who?' asked The actor disdain-
"Whv. hello lin Tackcy. of course"
"Of course not My name ~ not jim
Lackey sir you have The advantage OF
me Avaunt"
to say. tie could have sworn io Jim
Lackevs Identity and yet the mticr's
tone and manner were 30 serious that
be- was trmutcd 10 believe he bad made
u mistake. FINALLY. he exclaimed. some
what testify, We'll IN ~ YOUR name IT,
not Iim fackey WhattR it.
what ia ms name Why nv name is
JlmutOu -Jimpton IaciWfc.
How is that
tNNcu. ms i-other Wits name has be-
come Wilton same fsriiv. same blord
and fuU brothers Y don't urofcsF 90 Uu-
derstand &c. bat Or his namc 10 Wilton
T.ackavs mine certainly is Jimpton Lack
ave.
rh.n I.sckave made one of his funny
comsdv faces huggcd his old friend aud
fhfN immediately I'd lourund tu an rstah-
Ushnient called Hancorks on PrnnsAl-
Nania avenue which a. neither a Sundaf
school nc~ candr si0rc-t7licaEo Tri-
blnt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
IS A LEADER.
New York Life Company Did
Unprecedented BUSINESS In 1901

New York, Jan 1.-The closing day Of
the year just past indicated great pros
perity I'm every business direction. The
large mercantile houses the various
banking Institutions and the trades gem
orally are quite enthusiastic with the
records made The fire insurance busi-
ness has not resulted IN great profits tor
Stockholders owing to the. poor rates OBJ
tanned but the regular or old line life
Insurance companies. on the other hand
Will make q splendid showing for their
policy holders.
The leader in business obtained and In
Gorce will undoubtedly be the New York
Life as President Mccall has issued a
statement that the new applications to
his company in 1901 will exceed 500. on. O00
or moro than Sl0o0G0 for every day In
the year.
This Is an unprecedented record The
Companys new paid for business I'm lsnl
excluding risks rejected. etc. Is $3.50 ono,
moa The total paid FOR Insurance IN
force Is Sl.361000,o0a. a gain OF SiGo 00o, ,ooo
over the previous year.
IN is estimated i'm banking circles that
the dividend and interest payments on
government. state, Municipal. railroad
aud other corporation securities payable
on Jan. 7 will bc si00 0o0aOn. The new
business offered To- the New York Lite
during 1901 Is nearly equal 40 these com
bncd payments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
77777lIs@7@7777--77 77"
RUN over.
CO6per's Horses Ran Away, His
Right Leg Broken.

George Cooper. who resides al Cranston
and is employed as a toamster by john
c. smith. OF that town. was injured when
on the highway near Alhion this after
noon.
Bic was engaged In drawing wood and
losing control ~ the horses. the latter
ran away and threw Cooper from the
wagon seat
Cooper fcll so thst one Of the wheels
passed over bis right leg and fractured
DO above lhc ankle.
The injured man WIS hrouEht % this
City 40 1.G O'Clock aud Wns transferred
90 thc Rhode island hospital in an am-
buianrp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
Hnw,s This 2

We oHer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any ease of Catarrh that cannot N.
cured ~ Iiaus Catarrh Cure
r J. CHENEY & co. Toledo. n
We. the undersIEn,d. have known r =
cheney Tor ne last IS wears ana bsii.y.
him perfectly honorable IN all busin.s.
transactions and financially able 10 rsrr,
cut any. Obligations made by their arm
WEST a ThUAN. wholessle Druggists,
Toledo. -.
wALLING KfNNAN MARyIN
wholesale Druggists. Toledo. q
Halle Catarfh Cure is taken internaiiv
scting directly upon the blood and nuron.
surfaces % the svs,ern Price fsc ne,
bottle seld by all druFsists Testsmon.
tails sent free
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

Greenfield, MISS, Jan. l.-Louis Bitter.
the Turner'S Falls jeweler. who startled
that unusually quiet town yesterday by
killing his clerk. Miss Ida COlumbe and
his hre-year-old son, Louis Martin Bit
ger. and seriously woundine his wife aud
two danehters, was arraigned In the
cistrici court here today on two charges
OF murder
To each charge he entered a plea Of
"rot guilty" and was held for a furtner
hearing on Jan, n.
Rilzcr did not outwardly appear ner-
vcus. but his plea was given in low.
rather indistinct voice lie was asked by
Judge Lyman if ho had counsel aud Ia
what date he would prefer the hearing
adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
Bitter ARRA|CNED
FOR TWO MURDERS
JeweIer Who Killed His Young Woman
Clerk and His Son Enters Plea
Of Not Guilty.

His only reply was, 'the sooner the
better Major Mckay. state detective.
appeared for tho government ana asked
a continuance of ten days, which was
granted.
3itzer slept very little last night and
a,e scarcely any breakfast. In conver-
sation with the officials az the jail he
stated today that he can vividly recall
the shooting Of Miss Columhe. hut as TO
the shooting of the members Of his family.
his mind Is entirely blank.
rho officers are firm I'm the belief that
he rs not insane. but have not yet been
able to sud motive for the crimes The
two wounded daughters and Airs. Bitter
are progressing fayorably. although An
mic. he elder daughter, is not yet out OF
danger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
SECOND Time.
Mr.. Whittamore Takes Oath Of
0fflca as Mayor Of Dover.

Dover. N. w.. Jan. 1.-The city govern
msnt for 1902 was insuguratcd in The
council chamber Of the city hall TODAY
Mayor Whitiemore taking the oath OF Of
nce for the second time All the minor
city officers we're reelected. They are.
Clerk. Fred r Quimhy; city messenger
Charles Corson. city marshal. James F0-
gsrty. ASSISTANT city marshal. Thomas w
Wilkinson. city physician. Dr ~. "a.
Dyer: city solicitor, George r. Hughes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

STATS stationed in Washington. In view
of recent events expectation was on tip
toe as Gen. Miles appeared before the
president but the curious were not re-
wardcd with anything unusual.
The president greeted Gen. Miles with
the same hearty courtesy he had shown
90 others, ana Gen. Miles returned the
saluiatiou IN The same spirit and then
passed. smiling along the line, eNchang-
ing well wishes with the ladies.
Admiral Dewey was another Of the dis
Unguished callers To engage the atten-
ton of The crowds. lie Was al the head
of the long line OF naval officers. all in
fun uniform. and including the ranking
rear admirals and heads OF the naval
stan department. The admiral wore the
superb sword voted 10 him by congress
for the victory of Manila and on his
breast was the congressional medal com
memorating that event lie, too was
most cordially welcomed by the presi-
dent The officers Of the marine corps,
with Brig Gen. Haywood at their head,
followed The navy. After them came o.
iicials OF many branches, followed by the
Grand Army. Loyal Legion, Union Vet
erads' union, etc.
Al 1880 the reception TO the public he
gam aud great crowds accepted this nrst
opportunity To- grasp the hand of the pres
ident.
OTHER SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
Following the reception at the White
House the principal social events Of the
day here were the receptions Of the cabi-
net officers Secretary Hay, following
the usual practice. entertained the entire
diplomatic body at noon.
other cabinet homes opened 60 callers
were those Of secretary Root. Attorney
General Knox. Secretary Hitchcock, Sec
retsry Long and Secretary Wilson. Mrs.
Fuller. wife OF chief Justice Fuller and
Mrs Miles also received The govern
ment departments ana most of the stores
were closed and the day generally was
observed AZ A holiday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
NJ. C. D. BORDEN
Said 10 30 Purchaser Of Met
acOmsl Mil Property.

FAN River. Mass. Jan lit " praoti-
cally assured that the plchaser OF the
Motacomet mill property in this city is
NJ c. u. Borden owney of the Fall Riy-
rr Iron Works company
The site is the next above. ON tho que.
aueehan river and Is Va close vicinity OF
Tho American Printing Co. owned also
by Nv Borden. 10 manufactures about
1900 pieces OF goods per week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
A SHORTAGE.
Found in Accounts Of Treasurer
Of an Alumni Association.

Lawrence, Mass. Jan. 1.--George G.
Stuart has resigned his position as clerk
in the local postofioe, as result, h is
understood Of the discovery OF an alleged
shortage OF $3.50 IN MS accounts as treas
urcr OF the Lawrence High school Alumni
association.
II is said that stuart has promised TO
make the amount good. lie Is one OF the
hest known young men I'm Lawrence and
the unfortunate affair is regretted by
many friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
OTHER SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
WILCOX Sfttt TN CUSTODY

Elizabeth CITY. ~ C.. Jan. i.-James
Wilcox. who IS held in connection with
the murder of Miss Cropsey probably
will not have a preliminary trial.
Wilcox X being held pending the pres
entation hv the grand Jury for the March
term of the superior court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
DROWNED IN A FLOOD

Augusta. Ca. Jan. 1.-The 1ood In the
Savannah river today covers the low
lands on the South Carolina side onpO-
site this cltv
A nesfo hoy sss dreamed last uight hv
the overturninr ~ Wagon on 4 read
near the river
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
INCENDIARISM.
kiismp TO Sci House on Fire
BY Using Kerosene.

Dover. y H. Jan. i-Aner they had
saturated the front steps and the door
vat ~ the tenemeut block ai -1 Wa'dron
ftrcei with kerosene ~ midnighf certain
pcrsdns attempted to set the place on hre
They were discovered by one of the ten-
ants. They disappeared before an alarm
had been given. Little damage Was done
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
FOUND GUILTY; SENTENCE DEFERRED.

Th, jury that heard the testimony in
tne cHsc 0f state ~ John pohlson and
John E. Burke tried YESTERDAY an Judge
Wilbfz court found The defendant
guilty. Sentence was deferred
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01

Dublin Jan. Todd. Burns & GO. r
big dr, goods warehouse has heen quilted
hy hrt The damage is estimated at
lfgluOU
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
KILLED BY A TRAIN

Mlddleboro. Mass Jan. i-Whilc csos-
siug the railroad tracks here TODAY. Al-
hcrt F Read Of this place was struck bv
Tire a m. Plymouth train aud Instantly
Killed Reed was 20 years OF axe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
STILL OUT.
Striking WsavsTs at Cochsco
Mills Hold a Meeting.

Dover. -. H.. Jan. 1.-The striking
weavers Of the Cocheco cotton mills held
meeting this morning and the situation
was discussed but 40 formal action was
st this meeting IL was announced that
before fits dissolution today the city gov
srnment OF 1901 had passed resolution
extending sympathy with the strikers,
The weavers are waiting until they
shall hear from the executive council OF
the United Textile Workers OF America
before making further move. An the
other wcaVers OF the corporation, save
the 200 numbered among the strikers were
in their places today.
The strikers state that they are stil
making efforts 10 see Agent Fish but hav,
had no success
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
STOPS rHG COUGH
AND WORKS Off rHE ccLp.
DESTRUCTIVE: FIRE IN DUBLIN.

eold in one dsY. No Curs No Fay. Price ase
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-01
CURIOUS rNREWARDED.

side by side 80 tho head OF the army
contingent strods the stalvart we'll
known Hsures Lieut. Gen Nelson \
Gen. Henry e. Corhin. Adlutant General
Following him came The many Officers ~
his stan and the heads Of The army
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-10
BradstFeet's Vermont Weekly Trade
Report

Manufacturers of certain lines are ex-
periencing an increased demand for
products and the prospects in general
line OF manufacture are considered favor
able for fall business. The leading indus
tries of the state, which include lumber,
granite, marble and slate business, to-
gether with creamery and dairy inter-
ests, IN their present prosperous condl-
ton, bring into the state large revenue
| While in some instances receipts for
products come in only at certain periods,
perhaps twice yearly, as rule working
capital is not tied up in long accounts
the farmers receiving their pay from the
creameries monthly, and as a result there
is usually sufficient capital available for
business operations.
The business situation remains practi-
cally unchanged in Burlington. The cot
ton mills are busy and find good de-
mand for their outlay. The lumber
trade is somewhat quiet, but prices rule
firm. Other concerns are moderately
busy, wholesale trade and collections
satisfactory. Retail business unchanged.
In Rutland business is fair. There is still
strike in the two machine shops and
the retail trade feels the effect of the de-
creased income to the workmen. Other
manufacturing business is active. The
paper mills at Bellows Fall are reason
ably busy and there is fair demand for
paper. Business in other lines of manu-
facture is good. Retail trade active.
In Springfield there is being constructed
large additions to mum Der Of the shops
and these enlarged facilities together
with like improvements which have al
ready been made indicate great activity
among the manufactures. Retail trade
and collections good. White River juno
ton reports business to be normal.
There is the usual demand for jobbing
goods and retail trade is satisfactory.
The or ante business in Barre sgood and
labor is well employed. Retail trade and
collections as usual Montpelier reports
business moving along smoothly. No
particular change is noted from last
week. The knitting mills in Bennington
are fairly well employed. Collections
good. Agricultural crops only fair. st.
Johnsbury reports manufacturing bust
ness and the retail business as well, to be
good. The weather has been fine for
securing second crop of hay. Hard
wick reports retail trade and collections
good. There appears to be no material
change in manufacturing lines at this
point.
Manufacturing interests are we'll en-
ployed in Waterbury. Retail trade aver
age, corn crop poor, grain average,
potatoes fair. Business in general
in Brattleboro reported satisfactory.
Manufacturing business and retail trade
good, collections fair.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-10
MONDAY, SEPT. s.


Boston startled by explosion Of six
tons Of powder at Fort Winthrop; one
man killed and several injured--Ger-
man gunboat Panther sinks gunboat
Crete-a-Pierrot, in service of General
Firmin, who opposes provisional gov
eminent in Hayti; result of Selling
cargo Of German steamer. @.
Duane shoots ]. @. Lehnemann, his
father-in-law at Brookline, Mass,
probably fatally; result of do nestle
troubles-Rev. DR.. Macarthur says
that doctrine of baptismal regeneration
is false-President Roosevelt the
guest Of citizens of Chattanooga; visits
famous battlefelds-Explosion of
gas wrecks fruit store and blows cut
front of building at Salem, Mass
Funeral services over the remains OF
William Craig held at Chicago; presi'
dent sent a floral tribute-Mrs. Frank
Burrow killed by electric car Mt Lee
Mass, and her mother, Mrs. Michae
Bradley, seriously injured-PeopIe Of
st. Vincent in a panic caused by re
markable eruption Of La Soufriere
Pelee's sister volcano-Senator Haw
ley of Connecticut improving In healtl
Nathan A. Gates, principal o.
Hamilton, Mass, grammar school, hell
for grand jury for assault on pupil --
Williams and Beale, the Frisco club
men who shot Editor Marriott, are re
garded by society as heroes win
chivalrously defended the honor of {
girl--New England league season
ends; Manchester wins the pennant--
Attempt to wreck Bridgeport, Conn
saloon by dynamite.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-10
The Best Endorsement.

Baxter's Mandrake Bitters is sold and
guaranteed to cure the diseases for which
It is designed, by every druggist in the
United States or money refunded.
What better Endorsement can be given
a medicine. 1t cures constipation, sick
headache biliousness, dizziness, jaundice,
expels all poison from the blood, and
makes you we'll and strong. In liquid or
tablets, 25 cents. Try it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-09-10

bhlDAIt NGGI. u.
Naval fleets combine and make de-
termined attack on Fort Wright;
opened deadly fire, which was ably re-
sponded to by artillerymen-Strik-
ing miners in West Virginia vote to
return to work-Another Mont Pelee
horror; 1000 people said to have per-
ished-Helen Harris, colored, under
arrest at Boston for stabbling hus-
band; he may die-Massachusetts
medical societies requested to pass upon
the question Of more facilities for TAX
ing care of consumptives--Judge
Colt, in United States district court,
decides that the Indian rupee is worth
1919 cents in our currency, valuation
much less than that set by Secretary
Shaw-Brookfield Mass, town ball
burned-Plan to run d. M. Ferry
against Alger for the senate-John-
son likely to be candidate for governor
Of Ohio next year-Adeon theatre,
Sinclnnati, burned, and Music Hall