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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26

guilty or not guilty replied. "No guilty"
Have you counsel?" asked Judge
Hardy. do you wish the state 20 appoint
some oneY
Blondn again failed TO catch the mean
ing OF the judges words, but after they
were repeated he said he had counsel
Mr.. John II. Morrison of Lowell then
stepped forward and said he represented
the prisoner, with Mr.. Jacques as his as
sociate, but before the commitment 10
jail was made ne wished 10 say that he
understood the arraignment 10 be perfume
tory. II understand" said Mr.. Morri-
son, that this case may not be tried
here, but while / do not desire TO make
any motion now, l do not waive any
rights the prisoner may have
The mlttimus was then read. and I'M
medately the court adjourned. Blondin
came I'm handcuffed 10 an officer, and
left the court room I'm the same manner.
The arraignment was In the regular
criminal court room, ana just across lhe
hall from the room where Charles X.
Eastman, the Harvard professor. was
acquitted on q murder charge about a
year ago.
The superior civil court being now in
session at Cambridge, the arraignment
was made at the close of the days ses-
sion there, Judge Hardy coming over TO
the criminal side for the purpose oil sitting
on the case.
BlOnuln. DeIOTe lnc tbhIN 'oAt thf
seemed a bit nervous. glancing repeatedly
around the room and fitting back and
forth I'm his chair. But during the read
ing of the indictment he stood notion
less with his hand raised. and Kept it
there apparently without effort.
After the prisoner had been removed 10
jail his counsel. Mr.. Morrison, said that
ne had had. with Mr.. jacques, many In
terviews with Blondin, and that the ac-
cused man had invariably declared that
he was innocent
II am very sure" said Mr.. Morrison,
that we shall clear him. but the trial
must be postponed until the public feel
ing in the case subsidies. IL Is exceedingly
difficult TO get Blondin TO understand
half we say 70 him, and much OF our con-
versation has to be in French, which
speak rather imperfectly. | have been
engaged on the case since last fall ana
have had number OF interviews with At
torney General Parker. and all my re-
quests have been granted"
Mr. Morrison said that probably the
government has some evidence not yet
disclosed "But we also have something
up our sleeves which may surprise them,
said Mr. Morrison. AS TO the pace OF
trial. Mr.. Morrison said II was immateriai.
The indictment gives April q, 1901. as
the date OF the murder and places Chelms-
| ford ms the scene OF death of Mrs. Blon-
ain. The government is working hard on
| the case the state police being assisted
by the MiddleseX county, the Lowell and
| the Boston police forces.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
MILLINERY OPENING

The beautiful and well appointed mil
linery stores of Mrs J. a. Delano, 10. 81
and % Arcade, are extremely attractive.
just now. with a very large and com
plete showing OF spring millinery.
The stock includes n great variety OF
imported and domestic hats and bonnets
and the characteristic tang about most
OF the models shown Is that they are not
only artistic and tasteful, In the extreme.
but that they are at the same time,
practical. up-to-datc and redy to wear
The materials shown at this store are
also exclusive in design and infinite In
variety. and include an extensive stock
in foliage both bright and sober color
ings together with very large assort-
ment OF fruit. such as grapes, strawber-
ries. raisins. cherries and the like.
The raisins. especially are so natural
as to tempt ones appetite. while entire
hats are formed of the foliage and the
fruit. The fine showing OF black hats
,een at this store is especially worthy OF
MENTION. and the opening. as n whole.
annot fail to attract all passers by.
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~. .......Iheatres. ~.

Chauncey Olcott in his new play, Car
rett oMagh," will open at the Provi-
dence Opera House next Monday for
week matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Exalted critics have found in Chauncey
Olcott a combination oT the virtues OF
scanlan, Emmett and Boucicault Ger
tainly no young Irish comedian ever be-
fore the American public combines so
many qualities as this handsome young
fellow who has sung and acted his way
into the hearts OF millions Of people lie
has the sweet singing qualities OF Sean
Ian. Emmets grace and winning per-
sonality, and dramatic sensibility and
power OF Boucicault. To the well suited
play Mr. Olcott brings all the charms
OF his delightful personality, the grace
and picturesque figure nature fitted him
with, a keen sense of the true Irish wit
and humor, a touch for comedy light as
air and exquisite in it's fullness. voice
deliciously sweet and In perfect attune
with the gentle pathos and ripping fun
OF the Irish ballads he sings Mr. Olcott
comes direct from New York after sue
cessful run OF Eve months. and the pro-
duction will be given with the original
cast and scenery.
Mr.. Foster Lardner, the clever young
actor OF the Albee Stock company. who
has been re-engaged for the coming sea-
son, IS one OF the most popular members
OF that organization. with both patrons
and his fellow members. He has very
pleasing personality, is a tall. well-built
and handsome young man, and decided
ly brilliant young actor and everything
he has ever done I'm the theatrical profess
sion has been marked with emphatic sue
cess He was born I'm Wisconsin, and
studied law at Ann Arbor. Michigan. Dur
ing summer vacation which he was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
THEY REFUSE.
Fall River Mill Men viii Not
Give Standard Gut.

The executivt committee of the Manu-
facturers' association OF Fall River. held
a conference with six delegates from the
Weavers' union today. The weavers re-
quested a standard cut for printing cloths
OF 4s yards leng, the privilege of measur-
ing the length. the posting of the actual
length OF cuts to be woven. and an agree
ment that the length woven shall be as
near the posted length as possible
The first request was refused, and no
permanent results were accomplished on
the others. In his call to the carders
Secretary Tanzey declared that in some
mills the promised ten per cent advance
has not been paid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
TELEPHONE 2si2 UNION.

poets OF getting the balance Is the work
OF but a few days.
The idea OF the association is to en-
gage good players and have game Satur-
days on Merino Flats, and possibly play
at the Brighton park on Sundays. This
park is the new place Of amusement and
recreation at Scituate mentioned in The
news some time ago.
The committee in charge are making an
effort to secure Dyer of the Holy Cross or
tIeming OF Tufts as managers OF the CLUB,
and they. the managers, to select and con-
troll the teams and this, no doubt, will be
accomplished, and the prospectors are
confident that If they can arrange for
three games a week, the club will be
financial success.
Cards are out for the wedding of Miss
Marie Roth and Oscar julius SCHNEIDER,
at the Lutheran Evangelical Wednesday
afternoon, April 2, at o'clock
A story is going the rounds that some
of the new help In the mills. who were
treated very literally by the superintend-
ents. such as furnishing them with tene-
ments food. etc, and were afterwards
induced 20 come out by the textile
workers, now find themselves indebted TO
the American Woolen company, for as
soon as they quit what money was COM
ing TO them is retained and applied 10 the
debt.
Some OF the help really believe that the
company will land them In jail for debt.
George Carr, n Summit farmer. walked
into the square yesterday noon time,
driving a pair OF oxen.
Mr.. Carr left home at i'm the morning
and reached the square just before noon.
This is the irst pair of oxen seen In the
square for q number OF years and attract
ed considerable attention.
The distance Mr.. Carr walked was lit-
tie more than 22 miles.
Narragansett assembly. OF Good Eel
lows. met last evening and the delegates
TO the convention OF the grand assembly
reported that the financial condition OF
the grand assembly was such that the
last per capita tax was returned TO the
subordinate assemblies
large gang OF italian immigrants ar
rived here yesterday and wended their
way toward silver Lake.
Captain Marston OF the Chaffee Street
station, who has been sick for number
OF days ago, was on duty this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
SENT TO JAIL.
Bliss Pleaded NOIo TO Charge
Of Breaking and Entering.

Harry Bliss, who was indicted with an
other for breaking and entering a liquor
saloon al East Providence. was the first
TO plead today in Judge Wilbur's court
His plea was nolo contendere
Bliss. Attorney General stearns said,
had not good character as there were
complaints against him in the United
States court. IL was said that these COM
plants were for breaking and entering
postofhces.
In the affair for which he was before
the court today Bliss stood guard outside
while his companion effected an entrance
by n rear window. a revolver valued at
s., about = in cash and some tobacco
were stolen.
Judge Wilbur sentenced Bliss to six
months in jail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
BRISTOL.

The remains OF Mrs Annie Walker
Caulfeld, wife of Thomas Caulaeld, were
brought here Monday afternoon from
Providence for burial
The public schools will close the winter
term on Friday and a vacation of one
week will follow. the spring term open
ing. Monday. April Z.
The basketball team of the Y. NJ. c. A.
will go 10 Westerly Saturday evening and
play the Cyclones OF New London. Conn.
This will be the game of the season. Man
ager Waldron has made n very success
ful hit I'm his new undertaking.
Councilman Mason has so far recovered
as to be able to be out
Mrs. NJ. A. clifford will give a musicale
az her home on State street, Wednesday
evening, April "a at o'clock for the ben
eft OF the children's home.
The marriage intentions OF William
Phair and Miss Melven Francis stephens
have been recorded at the town clerks
office.
The funeral services Of Manuel Reposo
d'Almeda was held yesterday afternoon
at his late residence on Usher street. The
Dom Luiz Felipe Council attended I'm a
body. lie was a prominent member OF the
organization and a member OF the Bene-
ncial association. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev FIR. O'Brien, as
sistant pastor OF St Mary's church.
Mr. and Mrs. William Il. Gray Will cele-
brate their golden wedding on Saturday,
April 3. at their home on Bristol Neck.
The musical program at the First Bap-
tist church. Easter Sunday. will be rem
dered by a chorus OF sixteen voices, IN
the evening the chorus will be assisted
by Miss HELEN Gray Whitney OF Auburn,
n. I.
Mr.. and Mrs j. II. Herreshoff left Mon
day evening for Washington, II. G, upon
business and will return on Saturday.
n Is understood that several new famil-
les are 90 spend the summer months here
and two OF the families were here yes
terday looking for suitable locations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
NOfts FROM THE HlRBoR.

The following vessels have arrived and
sailed during the past - hours;
Arrived-Steamers Chester w. Chaplin.
Hazard: fremont. Wilcox. New York;
Norman. Chase. Philadelphia; Gay Head,
New Bedford. 60 dry dock for repairs;
Queen city Gray Seaconnet. Bay Queen,
Bowen. Fall River and return; city OF
Newport. Rlckertson, Newport and re-
turn: tugs Harold. II. q. Welt, Caroline. n.
n. Little George s. Tice, II. ~. Water
man; schooncrs Walter Miller, 81. Johns,
with lumber barges George Moon. Puri-
tan, Felix.
sailed--Steamcrs Chester W. Chaplin.
fremont. Queen City. George w, Daniel
son. tugs George 81 Tice. Harold. 6. u.
Sanford. Y. G.. Welt. Gaspee. r. NJ Wa
tprman. schooners Sandy Hook New
York: Mary w. Douglass. coal port; che
hogan, Saunders. Block Island barges
Laurence. Brilliant. Bandit. Emma. Fos-
tina, Walton. Bonita,
The barge Emma that was In a collision
down the bay a few days ago was towed
20 New London this morning for repairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO
CHARGE. Of MURDER.
Bl0ndin Committed to Jail Without
Bail to Await Trial on Indictment
Charging Him With Killing Wife.

Boston, March 2s.-ro n long indictment
charging him with the murder OF his wife.
nearly a year ago. Joseph wilfrid Blondin.
I'm the superior court at Cambridge yes
terday afternoon pleaded not guilty and
was Immediately committed to jail with
out bail.
Although he listened attentively to the
reading of the indictment, he utterly
failed TO comprehend It's contents and its
purport had 10 be translated and ex-
planned to him by counsel.
When he did understand it's meaning
BIondn replied without hesitation in
broken English: mot guilty" There
was little emotion either In his face or
voice. although his piercing eyes and
hawk-like look seemed 10 fash defiance
at the court.
present the state officers seem to be in
something OF a quandary as TO just where
the murder occurred. The headless body
OF Mrs. Blondin was found in Chelmford.
"a MiddIesex county town, and the indict-
ment read came from the grand jury OF
that county.
The state, however. claims 20 have evil
dence that the body was shipped to
Chelmsford from Green street In this
city. which leads the officers TO believe
that the deed may have been committed
in Boston, which would bring II before
"a Suffolk county Jury.
AS 10 the date. there appears TO be
little chance of the trial taking place be-
fore fall The indictment is In four
counts, charging murder by stabbing
choking kicking. and by means unknown.
It took the clerk nearly ten minutes
10 read q and all the while Blondln stood
with upraised hand, evidently trying 10
fathom the meaning OF the various legal
phrases, which were somewhat obscure
to even an ordinary mind.
AT the conclusion the clerk, as usual,
asked the prisoner TO plead, but Blondin,
stil apparently mystifed at the proceed
ines. merely replied, What, sir?"
Neither the clerk nor the district at
torney was paying any particular atten-
tion and each took the answer to be not
guilty. The district attorney at once
asked that the prisoner be committed 10
the county Jail. and then the courts at
tention was called to the fact that Bion-
din had not pleaded.
The court then asked Blondin II he un-
derstood the clerks question.
II don't understand what you say; ]
don't understand about half you read.
replied Blondin.
The court then ordered the indictment
explained TO him and Mr.. j. +. ID. JACQUES
of Lowell. who subsequently, appeared as
the prisoners junior counsel, read over
portion of II 10 him in French. At last
blondin seemed to grasp the matter and
lfter being asked once or twice II he was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
USED KNIFE.
Dasaai, Who Tried TO Stab, Is
Placed on Probation.

Philip Desaai today pleaded nolo con-
tendere on indictment charging him with
an assault with dangerous weapon. There
were peculiar circumstances about the
case. Desaai went 10 the home OF his fl
ancee, IL was stated by the attorney gem
eral. on last Christmas day.
He and the woman's brother INDUCED
in words not suitable 10 the quiet and
cheer of the Christmas season. Desaai be-
came very angry and pulled out knife.
BY running and slamming a door In De-
saais face the brother got out OF the way
OF the knife which was driven into the
pannel of the door.
Desaal was placed in charge of the pro-
bation officer. lie had 10 pay all costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
FOR $4,000.
Sarah B. Rowland Sues the
Consolidated Railroad.

Sarah Il. Howland has brought suit
against the New York, New Haven e.
Hartford Railroad company to recover
$1,000. She was a passenger on car to
Pawtucket on the 27th OF September. 1901,
and was ordered to alight at the south
side OF the station.
The tracks were not planked and the
plaintiff tripped over one of the rails and
was thrown 10 the ground with great
violence and her legs, face and arms
were badly hurt. Williams & Palmer are
her counsel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26

spending at his home in Wisconsin he
took part I'm some amateur theatricals,
under the direction Of Felix Morris.
This gentleman and well-known actor
saw the makings OF an actor In young
Iardner. and Immediately took him up,
coaching him in theatrical methods, ct
cetera, and in the fall of that year, much
against the wishes OF his parents, Mr..
I.ardner entered the theatrical profession,
going into vaudeville with Mr.. Morris In
"a Little Game OF Cards.
Those who saw that delightful little
play will recall Mr.. Lardner's praise
worthy acting The following season he
was q member of Ada Rehan's company.
playing Shakespearean repertoire. He be-
came a great favorite with Hiss Rehan,
and last season when she presented
"Sweet Nell of Old Drury''he was assign
ed 10 al important role, in which he ap-
peared in this city.
He had thus come TO Manager Loven-
berg's notice. and that astute gentleman
gave him a place in the Albee company
at the end of Miss Rehan's season and
after he had made big success or an
important role in Northern Lights.
Those who saw his remarkable imperson-
alton OF the wayward son In that play
agree that Manager Lovenberg was just
fled I'm engaging Mr.. Lardner for the
stock company During the past season
Mr. Lardner has been starring. as Robert
Mantelrs successor. I'm "A Secret War
rant" closing his tour 10 create the role
OF Jehan Frollo de Mollendino in The
Hunchback OF Notre Dame" at the DAILY S
theatre New York.
This part Is splendidly adapted 10 Mr.
Lardner's abilities and temperamentand
many critics have given the honors OF the
production to him. The manager of the
company has looked for successor to
Mr.. Lardner I'm vain, So through the
courtesy OF Manager Lovenberg. Mr..
Lardner will remain with the Dalys thea
tire company until April IA, when he will
ioin the Albee company, I'm this city. Mr.
I.ardner is always as big n favorite with
his fellow players as he is with every au-
dience before which he plays. a frank,
modest gentleman, brilliant conversa-
tionalist. is the verdict OF everyone who
knows him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
EAST Providence.

A man named Benson was arrested In a
house on Water street yesterday after
noon by Chief OF Police Adams and Pa
trolman Taggart for being drunk and dis
orderly. He was fined 81 and costs in
court this morning. and his wife, who
is a colored woman, was notified and she
came from her home in Providence and
paid his fine.
A case of scarlet fever on Fourth
street near Mauran avenue was re-
ported 10 Superintendent of Health Mason
Il. Wood this morning, who took the
necessary precautions.
Mr.. Wood, up 10 noon today, was not
satisfied as 20 the origin OF the case,
which by the way, Is not a severe one.
Buckln post, q. A. r., held very
pleasant session last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
FAST WORK.
Much Progress Made on site
Of the St. Louis Exposition.

st. Louis, March 26.-The work on the
Worlds Fair has progressed so far that
II Is possible for a casual visitor TO make
out roughly the main features of the
picture which is 20 be painted on the site
with buildings. lagoons. trees and ave-
nues. On next Saturday plans and specl-
fications will be ready for the machinery
building.
The estimated cost OF the building Is
$500, 600 The department OF works has pre-
pared plans for changes which will con-
vert the st. Louis Athletic club house on
the Worlds Fair site into a temporary
hospital.
The large increase in the number OF
men employed on the site makes some
provision for emergency aid TO the injur-
ed necessary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
PREVENTED BY POLICE

Bedini, Of the vaudeville team of Bedini
and Arthur, now playing at Keiths, was
70 have given striking exposition OF his
skill as "A juggler at noon today. tur-
min was 10 have been dropped from the
roof OF the Banigan building and Bedini
was 10 have caught IL on fork, the
handle of which was 10 have been held
by his teeth.
lie was prevented from doing this act
by order OF the board OF police commits
sioners. who felt that there was an ele-
ment OF danger In the trick. Bedini mas
done the turnip and fork trick in many
cities, notably in Chicago, where the vege-
table was dropped from the roof OF the
twenty-third story Masonic building.
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HIS CLAIM.
P3rciyaI Says H} Was Thrown
From Car and Sgas for $4,000

Mark Perclval has. by his next friend.
Thomas r. Percival brought suit against
the Union Railroad company 20 recover
$1,000. on the 18th Of october, 1892 Mark
was a passenger on one of the cars OF
the defendant corporation, and he claims
negligence on its part I'm not having the
gate on the platform properly fastened
lie was thrown 20 the ground and badly
hurt r. w. Burbank Is his counsel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
EASTER SHOE RECEPTION,

Mr.. John Il. Mulvey. the energetic and
'enterprising manager Of the providence
Shoe company. 2S0-2S2 Westminster street,
has secured Reeves American hand Or
chestra -. ID. Phillips. Leader. Tor
grand concert TO be given at his Easter
Shoe Reception tomorrow afternoon ana
evening. where will be- afforded an un-
eauallfd view OF stylish and correct foot
wear for Easter and Spring. 10 VIII be
worth your while 10 buy your Easter
shoes here You will be given the big
rest shoe values I'm Providence. In shapes.
style and sizes YOU viii find every fea-
ttlre az YOU wish it--correct
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
FINED FOR STEALING BICYCLE

william Malbone. indicted for larceny.
pleaded nolo contendere today and was
sentenced by Judge Wilbar to pay. n fine
OF SIS and costs.
The stealing Of bike AT Pawtucket
led 10 Malbone's presence In court. The
police knew nothing against Malbone.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
NE 0BEYsO INSTRUCTIONS

Ephrian Ashton. n colored youth. was
placed on probation In Judge Wilbur =
court today. Probation officer Wallace
recently went bail for Ashton and found
him a young man who did as nc was
told. and said he had paid back some
s2s he had taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
FILED A DEMURRER

Henry Mahoney. when called on 20 plead
10 an Indictment charging him with keep
ing an unlicensed drug store. filed de-
murrer 10 the indictment through his
counsel, John w. Hogan.
Tho demurrer was overruled and Ma
honey pleaded not guilty. Bail 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
DAMAGED BY FIRE

The old Jack Putnam house at Harris
willie was slightly damaged by fire this
morning. which originated In the chimney
and had gained some headway before
being discovered. IL was confined 20 the
one locality and was cxtinguished with
small loss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
PLACED ON PROBATION

Thomas Dorney was one OF trio or
young men indicted for larceny from the
person. They robbed one Pedro Cardarelli
and got the large sum OF 40 cents for
their work.
Edward Simpson and Edward Prev
were indicted with Dorney and the latter
was the last of the trio to be placed In
charge OF the probation officer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
STOLE S12.
BreauIt Was Let or With a
Fine Of SIS.

william Breault, indicted for the lar
Gerry of si2, today pleaded nolo conten-
dere I'm Judge wilbur's court. He had
two companions, but the attorney general
said that Breault was the best OF the
trio. and II he was dealt leniently with
would appreciate IL.
Judge Wilbur imposed a fine of SIS. The
companions of Breault are In Jail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-26
DEMURRER OveRRUleD.

The appellate court has overruied the
demurrer TO the compiainants bin In the
case OF Alien whitehead We. Herbert G.
Chase 81 al. Complainant seeks 90 have
his mortgage on a one-half interest In
certain property established before a
mortgage he claims was subsequently
given on the whole property. .rrfrt