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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-17

OFFICERS.
VIM. G.. Carter, President.
c. Z. Ebel, Vice President.
L. p. Krey, Secretary.
]. f. Donovan, Treasurer.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Chas. w. Botsch.
Columbia Packing Company. Pork Packer.
VIM @. Carter,
OF Golden. Love & o.. Commission Merchants
E. Donovan,
Retail Meats
Chas. Z. Ebel,
Retail Meats
r. A. Golden,
or Golden, Love & Co., Commission Merchants.
). Lemon Hoover,
OF Hoover & Denham, Retail Meats.
w. F. Hunt,
Retail Meats.
Louis p. Krey,
OF Krey. Price & Co.. Commission Merchants
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
NOTES FROM THE HARB0R.

The following vessels have arrived and
sailed during the past q hours:
Arrived-Steamers Rhode Island. APP
pleby; fremont. Wilcox. New York: Bay
queen. Bowen. Fall River and return
Warwick. Robertson. Newport and re-
turn; tugs Richmond. Sea King. w. Il.
Gladwish. G. B. Sanford. Harold; barges
Virginia, Palmer Baltimore, Empress
Davis George Moon. Albatross, G. T..
Milford, Tobasco, Expounder. w. ]. Bur-
lee. John NJ Wheeler, Commerce. J. Il.
Mulholland.
Saled--Steamers Rhode Island. fremont
New York: O. w Danielson. Dodge.
Block Island: Dorchester. Foster. Baitl-
more; tugs G.. B. Sanford, w. Il. Glad
wish. Reliance, james Hughes. Navigator
Harold, w. \. Luckenbach: schoonsrs
Eliza Jane. Cleveland. Vineyard Haven:
'barges Jennie Hughes. Bandit. Baize
Majestic, Providence. q. w. Allison. Flor
ida.
Flags are set at half mast on the ships
and buildings OF the JOY line out of re-
So ct to the death of Y. J. Ebbetts. the SUI
perlntendent OF the line at the port OF
New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
NO INFORMATION
Mr.. BaIfour Says There Is
Nothing TO Be Disclosed.

London, April l5.-The government lead
er. A. j. Bafour. replying to question
in the house of commons today. an
nounced that the ministers had no in
formation to lmpart on the subject of the
South African peace negotiations, nor
under the circumstances could any in
formation be impaired at the present
stage OF the negotiations.
The government. Mr.. Balfour added,
would Immediately inform parliament or
the fact they had any news to communi-
cate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
CR|PPLE'S
Wife GETS
DIVORCE.
MoTonsy, Who Has Lost Both
Fee Defendant in Action
Heard by Judge Douglas

Ellen Moroney's petition for a divorce
was heard by Judge Douglas today The
respondent was Michael Moroney. a
cripple, who lost both feet i'm a railroad
accident 1t was SO years since the parties
were married.
Mrs Moroney accused her husband OF
non-support, OF extreme cruelty and con-
tinued drunkenness. The charges were
denied by Mr.. Moroney. who got into
court by the assistance Of two canes. and
whose movements, due 10 his infrmities,
were rather noisy. The children of the
couple took sides with their mother.
Mrs Moroney had her story well learned
and said her husband was drunk four or
five times a week; so drunk that he had
to be carried home. She claimed his
abuse was constant and that he had a
habit of calling her vile names and
swearing al her.
Witness claimed most Of her husbands $
evil doing was when he was drunk,
though ne did not wholly neglect to make
things unpleasant when sober.
one witness said her husbands express
sion was: He'd be satisfied If he saw
her dead" She further claimed that in
all sorts OF weather he drove her from
the house.
on cross-examination she was asked II
she always provided her husband with a
bed, and her answer was. Yes. where
was it?" queriod Mr., Moroney's counsel.
She said her husband never did any work
at home and simply sawed wood al times.
A daughter of the petitioner told about
her father trying to smash doors with
sedge hammer. She and her mother
said the police on two or three occas sions
refused to interfere because Moroney was
a cripple.
Mr. Moroney said for 20 years as an
employe Of the Union Railroad company
he earned Sl25 a month. which he turned
over 10 his wife. lie collected nothing
for his accidgnt which happened soon
after he left the railway company's en-
ploy.
His claim was that he did his best for
his wife's support and he denied being "A
drunk or a cruel man. The divorce was
granted.
A. A. McCaughin was counsel for Mrs.
Morone..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
RAINEO.
Prep ,sa1 Removal Of JawiIU
PIanl Temporarily Enj0lnHi.

w. Sumner Blacklnton and Louis a.
Blackinton today secured restraining
order from the appellate division Of the
supreme court preventing the directors Of
the w a $. Blackington company from
acting under vote passed by them on
April 18th.
This vote was 10 move the company's
plant to the building owned by the COM
pany's stockholders, Riley. Heffron and
French in North Attleboro.
There was committee consisting OF
q. III. French appointed 20 make the arr
rangements for the removal and to notify
the owners of the Manufacturers build
ing.
The petitioners claim the vote was IL
legal and ask the court 10 declare il void
The court has once prevented removal
at the request OF the petitioners but re-
fused a receiver.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
UNDER ESCORT.
Six WsagaTs Return 10 Work
in WO0Isn Mills al Pascuag.

Six weavers, under escort OF a deputy
sheriff and n special constable returned
to work this morning in the Anchor mill
of the American VI oolen company az Pas
coag. where strike in connection with
those already existing in other mills Of
the combine is IN progress.
This is the first attempt made there to
break the ranks oi che strikers Manager
". A.-frfnst, of ti;st--tffiiiii,- stated that
number Of the strikers had spoken to
him OF returning to work. and he ex-
pected within short time TO have
considerable number OF looms in opera
ton.
The strike leaders I'm Pascoag say that
there is no break in the ranks, and that
the story that a number OF weavers wish
10 return TO wcSk lacks confirmation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
HEAD
NEARLY
SEVERED.
White Wife Of a Boston Negro
Murdered BY Him Murderer
Under Arrest.

Boston April BIN rage from jeal-
ousy and with such force that the weapon
broke Under the nerceness OF his stroke.
James T Elisha, West End negro, al
most cut or the head OF his white wife,
Jennie. with a razor, in their home, IL
Philip street just before noon today.
The woman was found dead on a land
ing and Elisha was arrested as he was
descending the stairs with the dripping
RACER in his hand To the police elisha
said he was glad that he had killed the
woman. Mrs. Elisha was &c years of age
and Elisha Is e.
Facts obtained by the police arc said TO
show that the man was very Jealous of
his wife and that Quarrels were frequent.
Two visitors. Mabel Banks and James
n. Kelley. called on the Elisha couple
this forenoon and the hosts extended the
courtesy Of several cans of beer. Just
before n o'clock Elisha and his wife be-
visitors. and Mrs Elisha tried TO escape
from her husband. She ran up stairs to
her bedroom on the fourth floor
Elisha, with growing anger, drew
razor and started after her. The male
visitor. Kelley, became alarmed and
rushed out into the street calling for
help. Policeman Fallen was only short
distance away
He hurried 20 the house. Entering with
Kelley he met Elisha coming down the
stairs The negro had In his hand a
broken razor, from which blod still was
dripping. He was placed under arrest
and search for Mrs. Elisha was made:
Her body was found on the landing OF
the fourth floor with barely spark OF
life left and dfath came soon atterward.
The woman's head was nearly severed.
Elisha apparently was under the innu-
encc Of liquor. He confessed his crime.
and said that he was glad that he had
done IT, as h would he free from trouble.
on account OF his wife's hirtations with
other men.
Mrs. Elisha was a very pretty white
woman. 20 years OF age. Before her mar
rfage she was Jennie DE Long OF Amster-
dam, y. v. and her mother now resides
there
Mrs. Banks and IiSlley have been arr
rested as witnesses i'm the case. Elisha
Is at the Central station. The medical
examiner has charge of the murGered
body.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
MILLS CLOSE.
Strike Of WsaVars Causes a
Suspension Of. Work.

oxford. Mass, April 15.-The refusal of
the weavers employed at the Andrew
Howarth & Sons Woolen mills TO continue
work has resulted in the closing of the
plant. The strike Of all the weavers who
want an advance OF ten per cent left
nothing for other employees TO do.
The only information given out by the
firm is that the shutdown is indefinite.
Some OF the help are looking for new
places. The storekeepers are feeling the
effect OF the strike. oxford people fear
IL the mill is closed long 1t will mean the
breaking up of the village.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS and BEARS.

Wall Street, April i5.-The weak under
stock market last night was gone this
morning and prices advanced all around.
The opening in Louisville was excited $500
shares selling at ls01k a 1919. compared
with l2S last night. The price afterwards
fell back 20 l30 Illinois Central opened
rs higher and International Power gained
points. The fluctuations in ST. Paul
were rather feverish but narrow.
Louisville gave way IN an irregular de-
cline To l23&. but showed tendency TO
settle at about 129. Southern railway af-
ter rising 10 3is4 receded quarter when
enormous buying orders appeared.
There were long strings OF individual
transactions running from 1000 10 5000
shares on the advance to 377s.s The pre-
ferred rose to aSis. International Power
gained 6ls. Northwestern, 8: st. Paul and
Omaha preferred 4; St. Paul, III. Chicago
indianapolis ana Louisville, 28, Missouri
Pacific and Union Pacific and number
of less important stocks a point or more.
Illinois Central lost it's gain but recovered
IL. The general market maintained firm
tone. but was not notably active or
strong.
The market became very irregular on
decreased dealings. Louisville fell TO l27,
Southern Railway stocks reacted, the
preferred losing | and Northwestern dip
ped 3. Other prominent stocks were ad-
vanced, st. Paul crossing 10 and Atchi-
son, Southern Pacific. n. Y. Central,
Brooklyn Transit and some specialtes
showing considerable strength. Des
Moines and Fort Dodge rose and Nash
Vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis ?. Inter
national Power got up 10 points TO 129 Be-
fore noon Amagamated was lifted 1es
over last night but the Changers and Pa
cific eased off and then rallied again
strongly 81. Paul touched III and South
ern Railway rose to 49, Louisville and
Nashville rallied ga. Bonds were irregu-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
FIRE ON MIDWAY STREET

The alarm from box 10, at 1901 this at
ternoon, was for a lre IA the house. e6O
Midway street, owned by Dr. Harris and
occupied by Herbert ID. Chance and j.
Murray Cam.
The fire originated in a bedroom I'm the
Chace tenement from what cause the fire.
men could not ascertain. Tho carpet
some rugs and a pair of lace curtains
were burned. causing damage TO the ox-
tent Of $io0.
4 male member OF the family was quite
badly burned on his hands while putting
out the FIRE
The house is insured; but the furniture
was not.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
ALL SAVED.
Inmates Removed From a Burn
Ing A|mshouss.

Franklin. Mass. April 15.--The aims
house in this town took fire during the
forenoon and burned to the ground, The
10 inmates, nearly all Of whom are aged
and helpless, were removed i'm safety to
nearby hotel where they are now quar-
tered.
The fire originated i'm an attic from
some cause not yet known, and as the
town is without fire protection. the build
ing, which was 21a story structure, was
soon made a mass OF ruins.
The loss of $1,000 is covered by an insur-
ance OF $1,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
BED COLLAPSED.
Celia S. Arlington Sues Fur
nlture Dealers Tor Damages.

A strange circumstance led 10 the bring
ing OF a suit to recover 5000 from the
Anthony & Cowel company by Celia s.
Arlington. She claims that while lying
i'm bed one night the frame work gave
way and she was thrown TO the ground
and permanently injured
The bed was OF the cabinet kind and
plaintiff claims the accident was due to
a defective spring. The defective ma
ture OF the structure could not be ascer-
tanned by one unacquainted with the man.
ufacture OF furniture. the plaintif says
A. A. McCanghin Is plainNf's ATTORNEY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
Three
INSTANTLY
KILLED.
Royal Blue Line Train Causes
a Triple Tragedy Near
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. April i1--RalpA p. Clark.
Joseph White and William Beacon were
run down and instantly KILLED by Royal
Biue llns srain en- tha Phtladelphia &
Readins railway today at LanghoTne.
CLARK and white werV painters employed
by the Reading Company Nnt Beacon was
colcrtt res.tert 0f LHnShovne
Clark AND Waite whp Narc pasinting the
fence oftScen the track steQped out OF
The nay * n co&1 srstn GivecEly in front
OF the Rogai Bt1F eNpress Tor New York.
Beacon attempted sa crCss fhe tracks and
was hiy nr the same train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
A DRUNKARD.
Charge Made by Jordan Against
wife IN Divorce Suit.

Patrick W. Jordan obtained divorce
from his wife Sarah A. Jordan, in Judge
Douglas court today. Mr.. Jordan lives
in Woonsocket and he accused his wife of
continued drunkenness. She had counsel
and denied the charge
Several witnesses corroborated the hus-
bands statements about his wifes drink
ing habits. lie said she had a habit
when drinking hard OF playing the piano
late at night
The parties were married in 1898 and
have one child. Mr. Jordan was given
the custody of the child. but the mother
may see IL on any suitable occasion she
chooses.
w !. Ballou was Mr.. Jordan's counsel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
MlSUSEO UNION LABEL

Norwich. Conn. April 15.-For selling CT
gars bearing an alleged fraudulent iml-
tatlon OF the label OF the Cigar Makers
union. Thomas ]. Kennedy OF Fan River
paid "A fine OF $50 and costs I'm the city
court today.
The case has aroused wide interest
among members OF the Cigar Makers
union and IS said 90 bc the second OF its
Kind tried I'm New England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
TWO DIVORCES e0sNTEp

Ruth y, West was granted divorce
from Benjamin @. Wcgt by Judge Doug
las tQday on the ground Of neglect TO
rFe fdoy Page a Page wore her counsel
Tite sam judge granted Gertrude r..
Adamt Ia divcrcc from Charles w Adams
on the ground OF continued drunkenness
~. II. Wood represented Mrs Adams.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
ASSASSINATED.
Russian Minister Of Interior
Killed at 81. Petersburg.

ST. Petersburg, April l5.-The minister
and fatally wounded at o'clock this af-
ternoon in the lobby OF the ministerial
offices, by man who held a pistol close
10 the minister's person.
The wounded man died at 9 p. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
A RECEIVER
Appointed by Court for a Gen.
trail Falls Store.

Charles +. Frost was today appointed
" the appellate division OF the supreme
court receiver OF the Union Cash store OF
Central Falls. In the petition for the a9-
pointment OF the receiver 2is out OF 251
shares was represented.
Hector Schiller owned 2l7 shares and
Rose A. Falcon and Oscar Schiller one
share each. The business done by the
store Is a fairly largo one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
EXPLODING
GUN KILLS
eleven.
Terrible Loss Of Life on iha
Firsl-class British Battle
ship Mars.

Queenstown. April 15.-Gunnery Lieu
tenant II. $, Bourne. Lieutenant Miller
and nine blue Jackets were instantly
killed yesterday afternoon by the burst
ins Of l2-irch gun on board the British
first class battlcship Mars, during the
gun practice OF Berehaven.
In addition several men were injured by
the explosion. This breach OF the gun
blew out after IL had twice missed fire,
The bodies OF the two men Who were
sighting the gun were scattered 10 pieces
and blown overheard The injured sea-
men were brought ashore here today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
BURO|CK SUIT.
Claim for S138l.7l Heard by
Judge Wilbur. To-day.

The suit of James T. Burdick against
Agnes Il. Crossn 10 recover s13s1.n for
a house was heard in Judge Wilbur's
court. Mrs. Crossin said her husband
contracted the debt, but admitted the
property had been transferred to her.
IT, T. Thompson for plaintiff and Z. L.
Walling for defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
FOR PERSONAL INJURIES

Stella Hartley has brought suit against
Martin. Copeland a. Company 10 recover
5000 FOR personal injuries. a ladder fen
on plaintiff while at work for defendant
on Jan. 18th. 1902. She Is n chain maker.
y. II. Quinn is her attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
CaRNsGIs'S DONATION s4o, 600

Schenectady. y. Y. April 15.-President
Raymond today announced that Andrew
lege. The entire sum will be devoted to
the completion OF Mott Memorial hail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
0VERSEERS
Continued from page one.l

Continued from page One)
ex-Representative Boucher OF Woonsock-
ct, State Agent Wightman and others
STATE SUPERVISION.
Then followed general discussion on
the proposed act TO provide for the in
spection OF city and town almshouses by
the board of state charities and correc-
tions.
The proposed act in brief follows: The
board OF state charities and corrections
shall visit and inspect all amshouses
maintained by the several cities and
towns of the state and shall report an
nually upon their condition and manage
ment with such suggestions and recon-
medations as the board may deem ex-
pedient
The adoption Of such a measure was
earnestly advocated by Mr.. Maymon of
Lincoln, Mr.. Barber of Cumberland, Mr.
Frost OF Central Falls, Mr.. Dawley Of
Richmond, Mr.. Roberts OF Woonsocket
Mr.. Ward and President Pcckham.
The proposed act was unanimously en-
dorsed and the following gentlemen were
appointed to advocate its passage by the
general assembly. Mr.. Cummings OF Provi-
dence, Mr.. Roberts OF Woonsocket and
Mr.. Barber of Cumberland.
The following names were added TO the
membership roll j. B. Greene. c. t.
Frost, w H. Smith. Seth II. Steere. J..
". Brown, Warren Dawley. Arthur
L. Peckham and l.. H. Peabody.
The report az Secretary Treasurer Cum
mings showed receipts for the year OF
S7096 and expenditures s50.37. leaving n
balance of $20.59. The report was received
and approved.
The report OF the executive committee
was received as progressive
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
The following officers were then chosen
unanimously for the coming year:
President, William NJ. Peckham of Paw
tucket; vice president, Charles Ia.
Spooner OF Bristol secretary and treas
urer. Matthew j. Cummings OF Provi-
dence.
Executive committee-Thomas II. May
mon, John W. Brown. Delbert Roberts.
George =. Carpenter and Charles r.
Frost
Arbitration committee--Sa Samuel l.. PEN
dergrass. Mason H. Wood. John T. Bar
ber Charles y. Andrews and Walter II.
Wightman.
Under the head OF new business. the
questions OF a field day I'm the early sum
mer and proposed change OF annual meet
ing from April 10 February were under
latest consideration and at $3.50 o'clock.
this afternoon, the association was still
I'm session
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
WILL BR0enEN lis FIELD

Chicago April is.-The Northwestern
University Law school will enter into
broader field Of educational work next fall
with n new endowment OF 500, 600 voted
by the trustees Of the institution.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
N1NSUlT WAS GRANTED

Concord, y. H., April 15.-ln Superior
court this morning, the plaintiff in the
damage suit OF spead VS.. Tomlinson
rested.
Counsel for the defence moved for a
non-suit which was granted by Judge
Peaslee and the jury was dismissed
Counsel for plaintin entered an excep-
tion and the case will go to the supreme
court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15

NO" said Miss Canada. - don't like
the way the home government treats me
that way. said Uncle sam N YOU only
had n little sense" Indeed How much
sense for instance7" Just enough 10
come IN out OF the roi~". Catholic
Standard and Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
TO CURE a cot, IN ONE osy.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II IL fails
TO cure. Il. w. Groves signature Is
on each box &c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
@MM,.r-

This signature Is on erery box Of the genuine
Laxative Bromo-Q Quinine Tablet.
the remedy that cures q cold In one aay
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-15
RAILROADS.
MANUFACTURING coMPANIEs
sEx-elivIdend.

sEx-dividend.
Commission on Nicholson File Rights,
% cents.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-12-31
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Gentlemen's furnishing goods, also
large stock of straw hats at K. Isoshi-
mas, 80 King street.
Hawaiian Volcanoes Descriptive text
Eleven pictures Price Csc. For sale
at all the book stores.
All kinds of certificates of stock,
bonds. ETC., negotiated for by good re-
sponsible party See classified ads.
Today at 10 o'clock. Jas. f. Morgan
will sell a lot of household furniture
at his salesrcoms, on Queen street.
The household furniture belonging to
Ralph Geer, at 1850 Matlock avenue
near Piikoi street, viii be sold today at
10 o'clock at public auction. A fine lot
of koa furniture and calabashes win be
included in the sale.
Mrs. M. Cowes has purchased the
lease. good will and fixtures of the
Johnson House, on .Punchbowl street
Same will be entirely renovated and
many changes made, and viii become
one of the most popular boarding
houses in the city.
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Watch Night Service.

There. will be a union watch-night
service at the Central Union church to-
night from to IL o'clock, the Rev. e..
S. Muckley presiding. There will be
special music by Kamehameha students
and others. The following is the gem
eral order of this service: 9 to $50
prayer service; $3.50 to 1o--sermon by
the Rev. John P. Erdman; 10 to 1850
young peoples hour, Richard H. Trent,
leader; recess; IL to 11;15--praise ser
vice; 11:15 to 11:45. sermon by the Rev.
G. L. Pearson; Has to u, conservation
service, the Rev. William NJ. Kincaid,
leader; II m.-Doxology and benedic-
ton
The public is most cordially invited to
attend.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-12-31
St. clements Christmas Fun.

Ed. Advertiser.-Let me say that 1
must disclaim the credit you give me
in this mornings paper for the sue
cess of a little entertainment held in
ST. Clements parish house last even
ing. This was simply a piece of
Christmas fun gotten up by two or
three ladies, entirely on their own re-
sponsibility. and to whom 1 loaned our
parish house for the occasion. The
young people seemed to enjoy them
selves immensely, and the pleasure
they owe to the above mentioned ladies
only.
JOHN OSBORNE,
Rector of st. Clements.