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The Virginia enterprise., 1902-03-21

The question of license or no
license submitted to the people of
Two Harbors at the recent election
resulted in large majority in favor
of the saloons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
SERIOUS CHARGE
Patrick Mullen Is Accused Of
Undue Familiarity.

Patrick Mullen, % years of age. well
known in Thornton and vicinity. was ar
raigned In the Eighth District court. to-
day on a serious charge.
II was that OF criminally assaulting a
girl under the age OF consent.
He pleaded not guilty and was held In
$1,000 bonds for a hearing one week from
Monday next.
Tho allegation is that Mullen has been
intimate with Miss Bertha w. Sherlock
since July ]. FIRST meeting her In Scituate
and subsequently transferring their con-
ference TO Providence up TO Saturday
last. when they separated, she returning
TO her home In Rockland. this state
Mullen was arrested by Chief OF Police
Kimball OF Johnston. this morning beng
found at the farm OF William II. Madison
In Manton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
CORONATION DAY

The Alfredlans OF Rhode Island. respre-
senting the entire British citizenship of
the state, will observe coronation day to-
morrow. at Crescent Park. and all indi-
cations point TO one OF the most notable
field days they have ever held. The com
mittce in charge is composed OF gentle
men who have had long experience IN
such undertakings; and they have ar
ranged program OF sports that promises
to be second TO none OF the season. not
even excepting those OF the Scots. in va.
ried and interesting character.
Many OF the most famous athletes In
New England are entered, and tho
prizes are such as 10 ensure a series Of
most exciting competitions.
notable feature OF the sports will lie
a great whippet handicap, for which 4
large number OF entries have been receIv-
ed. including dogs from Providence, FaIl
River and every New England state. This
event alone Is expected 90 prove the big
gest OF its kind held hereabouts this sum
mer; and some idea OF the interest arous-
ed may be gained from the fact that two
special trains are coming from Boston.
ore I'm the morning and one In the af,cr.
noon, 20 enjoy the days festivities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
SEVEN SUITS
S2O,5O0 Damages Claimed in
Actions Against Railway Co.'s

Street railway corporations are defend
ants In seven suits, In which the damages
aggregate s2o.5Oo. that were entered today
In the Common Pleas division of the su
preme court The accidents occurred be-
tween August last and the first of August
OF this year.
Isadore Atwood has sued the Rhode ISL
and Suburban Railway company to re-
cover $4,000 damages. She was a pas
senger on a car from this city TO Middle
street, Riverside. She notified the con-
duotor to stop the car and the car came
to stop. II was suddenly started and
she was thrown TO the ground, her ankle
was sprained and the ligaments torn.
This was on August 20. 1901. John w.
Hogan Is her attorney.
Nora Connors OF Warren sued the same
corporation to recover $1,000 damages. She
was a passenger on one OF Its cars when
another car of the same corporation
collided with the car she was IN. She
was thrown about in violent manner
and fell against the car seats Her lips
and jaw were lacsrated. Page, Page &
Gushing are her attorneys.
Adolp La Prad was passenger In one
OF the Union Railroad company's cars
on May 18th last from this city to the
centre Of Pawtucket. When the car was
at the junction of Main street and Min
eral Spring avenue he says, owing to the
carelessness OF q motorman, the car col
lided with a wagon. The glass In the car
windows was broken and some Of the
glass cut Mr.. La Prads eye. and the
sight was seriously affected. He has sued
the railroad company 10 recover 5000
damages. John w. Hogan Is his attorney.
Nathan Moskol has brought suit against
the Rhode Island company. On the 18th
n -. -.
along North Main street, In this city. A
car OF the merged corporation, he says,
was carelessly managed and struck his
wagon. He was thrown back from the
wagon seat and badly cut and bruised
about the head and back. He asks for
$1,000 damages Page, Page & Cushing
are his attorneys.
George Sheldon has sued the same cor
poration to recover s250o. Mr.. Sheldon
was a passenger In one OF the Warren
and Bristol cars in East Providence when
another car collided with the car he was
on. The result was he was thrown
against the car seat and TO car floor. He
claims he was severely hurt In the back
and head and was long unable TO work.
John w. Hogan Is counsel for Mr.. Shell
don.
Josephine Feeley while driving In her
roundabout on Washington bridge claims
her vehicle was struck by one OF the
Union Railroad company's cars that Was
managed in careless and negligent man
ner. The vehicle was nearly overturned
and as she was In delicate health at the
time her injuries were quite severe. She
sues to recover $1,000. John w. Hogan is
her attorney.
The Union Railroad company r. defend
ant In n suit brought by James Cooley II
recover 5000 Mr.. Cooley was a passenger
on one OF the company's cars and notified
the conductor 10 stop the car at the
junction OF Plain and Lockwood streets.
The car stopped but before he could
alight the car was started and Mr.. Cooley
was thrown 10 the ground AM badly in
jured. Thomas Il. Farrell is HIS attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
BARN DESTROYED BY FIRE

The barn belonging 90 the Burnham
Store company. Valley Falls. was totally
destroyed by fire this noon time. The
barn is located just beyond the Valley
Falls bridge IN rear Of the store. The
Valley Falls fire department was called
out and worked hard TO subdue the flames
Tho Central Falls fire department was
called 20 protect the barn OF the Albion
company. which adioins the Burnham
barn. IL II estimated that the loss will
be $500. covered by insurance. The theory
~ that boys playing around the barn set
II sflre but others say that IL was struck
" iiShtnins,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
MURDERED
Body Of Unknown Woman Found
in Vacant Lot. /.

Chicago. Aug. s.-Lying In the long
grass of vacant lot and but a few
feet from the cable track OF the State
passed the place every day. the dead
body OF woman was found last night
The corpse was entirely destitute OF
clothing and none OF the garments were
found In the vicinity. The body was In
such condition that IL was impossible
20 tell whether or not there were any
marks upon IL which would indicate vio-
lence The police believe the woman was
murdered and her body placed where
IL was found.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
COCCIO
FELL
30 FEET
Was Working in Boston Store
Annex. Ribs BrOkan--Se-
we're Internal Injuries.

Anjian Cuccio Of zoo Cedar street, was
badly and perhaps fatally injured while
at work on the Boston Store extension
on Fulton street this morning.
AS an employe OF Horton g. Hemenway
ho was aiding In the demolition OF an
old division wall.
He lost his footing and fell about 80
feet. alighting on a pile OF debris.
Cuccio was taken 70 the Rhode Island
hospital. where Il was found that three
OF his ribs had been fractured. one OF his
lungs punctured and that he had sus-
tanned several scalp wounds.
The unfortunate man was etheriZed
and operated upon early this afternoon.
His condition was declared TO be ex-
tremely critical
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

Salem, Mass, Aug. S.-Edward ID.
Ropes. prominent in Salem banking and
charitable circles and for many years
leading merchant died at his home here
today after a brief Illness. Mr.. Ropes
was ca years Of age and at the time Of his
death was president OF the Salem Savings
bank and a director in other savings In
stitutlons.
He was born In Salem in 1888 About
1854 he visited Zanzibar. Africa, where
he remained for seven years, part or the
time officiating as United States consul.
He has held political offices In Salem and
was trustee OF the Salem hospital. He
is survived By three children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
CONDITION or Banks ANO TRUST co.. S

Concord. n. H.. Aug S-The annual
statement. showing the condition of the
savings banks. state banks and trust
companies at the close OF business June
8O 1902, as returned 10 the board OF bank
commissioners, is made public today.
The amount of deposits Is shown 10 be
$50, 249. .S62.i9, an increase over last year
Of S3.17i,42e.li The number OF deposit
tors is l47,92S an increase OF 546s The
aggregate of dividends was Sl.7S5.S21. a.
an average OF 4-1O per cent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
NO RELIEF
Mrs. Olney Denied a Reargu-
mGnt Of Her Case.

In the case OF Elizabeth S. Olney ct
al VS.. Mary i. Weaver et al an opinion
was handed down by the appellate court
today. Mrs Olney prays for an account
ing In partition suit Her husband was
the owner OF q life estate for another's s
life In the Alum Mowry estate. When he
died she was, by mistake. allowed as
dover one-thlrd of the rent. aud paiG
one-third Of the expense thereon
Tho master refused 20 allow her the
sum she paii for repairs and the court
recently sustained him. She then asked
for a reargumont. The money was paid
under a mistake of law and the chief
justice In refusing the rcargumont says
the case does not come within the cases
where equity grants relief from mistakes
of law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
UNKNOWN
Body Of Young Man Found
in Mamar0neCk Bay.

New York, Aug. IA badly decomposed
body has been found in Mamaroneck bay,
Long Island sound Itewas that of
young man well dressed Around the
neck was strapped small valise filled
with machinists tools. A ticSet dated
July 81 for one of tho Fall River liners
was found In the clothing, but all other
means OF Identification failed. owing TO
the condition OF the body.
The coroner expressed the belief that
the man jumped overheard. but II was
quite evident he was not machinist
Therefore the presence OF the tools was
unexplained and many persons who saw
the body inclined 20 tho murder theory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
A SUICIDE
Former Business Associate Of
Charles 7. Yerkes Kills Himself

Chicago. Aug. s.--Lucius Clark. who a
few years ago was one OF the most prorni-
nent promoters and capitalists In Chi
cago and who was associated with Chares
7. Yerkes IN the building OF surface and
elevated railroads. has committed suicide
by drinking carbolic acid at his residence,
2472 Kenmore avenue. His wife and five
children were In the house at the time.
Lately Mr.. Clark has been engaged In
mining operations and promotion and lack
OF success In that line drove him to take
his life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
BY LIGHTNING
Houses Of I. 7. Berry and His
Son at PdMtuCket Struck.

Lightning played some queer freaks at
Pawtucket todaH The house OF Under
taker Thomas y. Berry at "a North Bend
street was first struck and the clap
boards torn OF, the telephone sarvtsp dis
turbed and other damage done.
Then the lightning bounded 20 the house
OF t. i. Berry father OF Thomas. It's
damage there was OF a more serious ma
ture.
The carpets In the house were set on
fire and brfc-a-brac and curtains scorch-
ed. The wife and daughter OF James Is.
Berry who were In the house, received
severe shocks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
YOUNG WOMAN MAY
DIE Of STARVATION.
Grace Waite Discovered Weak and
Demented on the Steamer City OF
OWell--TakentO Charity Building

Her conduct was such that Police Sur
geon Griffiin was called TO see her.
In his opinion the young woman was
suffering from demontia-
During the night she became worse.
and was transferred 10 the charity de-
partment and placed under the care OF
the matron.
Today she was found TO be weak from
lack OF nourishment that IL was said she
would not live many hours.
The police have made inquiries at New
York 10 determine who Miss Waite's
friends are.
il is said that on the occasion OF former
visits TO this city she has stopped with
friends at Jackson street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
AUTOS CAUSED TROUBLE

There were two runaways on Benefit
street late yesterday afternoon. the
horses taking fright at automobiles. one
was at the corner OF Hopkins and the
other at the corner OF Thomas street.
In the latter instance Mr.. and Mrs. I'd
ward c. Hawes were thrown out. but
.fortunsteiy escaped serious injury. The
carriage was wrecked and the runa way
lcoIiidsd with horse belonging 10 Bowen
Bros OF Pawtucket A bullet from the
revolver Of Charles T.. Capweil OF the
r. l. 3. r. c. A. put the animal out OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
AN IMPORTANT DECISION

Olympia, Wash, Aug. s.--The state SUI
preme court has handed down an impor-
permanent Increase OF the membership Of
the court and as 10 whether there exists a
vacancy I'm the Office OF lieutenant gov
ernor or governor as result Vi "ie uea'h
OF Governor Rogers. -.
The Judges are unanimous In the opin,
ion that Mcbride flls the vacancy until
an increase or from FIVE to seven In the
membership OF the court a majority holds
that only one Judge will be elected at the
next general election TO be held In NO
yembar,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
CONCLAvE Of PYTRlans

San Francisco. Aug S-San Francisco
IL all ready 90 welcome tho Kaights OF
Pythias. thousands OF whom are now on
their way here 90 attend the grand con-
clave Of their order
Eighteen special trains aro expected 10
arrive over the Southern Pacific hy the
ogden route not later than midpigh, sun
day. Others viii come via Los Angeles
and several from the north.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
WILL REFUSE
Express Companies and Others
viii Not Comply With Demands.

Chicago. Aug. s.-The express compan-
fes practically have decided to resist the
demands OF their drivers for increased
ray and shorter hours, and have taken
steps TO protect their business should the
teamsters' union call a strike.
Coupled with this decisian came ru-
mors OF a similar action by the managers
OF some of the big department stores
whose stablemen and drivers are
threatening trouble.
Both decisions were reached at secret
Joint conference In which representative
OF some OF the stores and most Gf tie
seven big express companies were pres
'ent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
ONLY AN ACCIDENT

Madrid. Aug. s-Consideable alarm
was felt today during King Alfonso's
Journey from Ovldo TO Leon. While the
train was I'm tunnel near Livares. the
door OF the kings saloon suddenly opened
and was broken of.
The king convinced himself personally
that the occurrence was accidental
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
NO CARS RUNNING.
CONTINUED from page One.)
PRACTICALLY SETTLED

At 1:45 O'Clock this afternoon II was
announced by the citizens committee
that they regard the trolley strike as
practically settled. The officers of the
company have consented 10 reinstate the
discharged employees and the strikers
have agreed 10 return to work II the COM
pany will agree In the future to meet q
committee of the employees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08

When the steamer CITY OF Lowell. OF tho
New Lane. was about to leave New YORK
for this city. Wednesday night. young
woman was observed to board the vessei.
She did not leave the boat on It's ar
rival here ard as she seemed to be III.
sbe was allowed 10 remain aboard until o;sl
last night. when Captain Appleby called
upon the Third station officers to remove
and care for her.
The young woman. who said she was
Grace Waite, q years old. daughter or
Robert M. Waite OF 367 Broadway, New
York, was conveyed 20 the Central Police
station.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
SUSPECTED
Hyatt Believed to Have Led
Band Of Train Robbers.

Chicago. Aug. s.-Gus Hyatt, who es-
capped with IL other convicts from the
Nashville. Tenn. penitentiary last Mon
day night is now sought as the leader OF
the train robbers who held UP the Bur
lington express at Savannah ILL.,. which
occurred "a hours after the escape.
At 81. Paul, MIMI, fvo men VIII, are
suspected OF completely In the robbery ure
under arrest. They were taken In n body
as they alighted from q Great Western
train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
NO TREASURE
Party That Expected to Find
Riches Returned Empty-handed

Victoria, y. c.. Aug. s.-The elaborately
outftted expedition. which sailed from
here early in January on the brigantine
Blakely to search for the mythical treas
ure of Cocos Island has returned with
out having seen sign Of treasure OF
any kind.
The expedition was an utter failure.
The Instruments which were to locate
the supposed buried treasure failed In
all instances. The Blakely was 101 days
reaching the island from Victoria.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
BIG SALE OF SILVER

Denver. Col, Aug. S.-Solomon B. Gug-
eenheim. who is here looking after the
Interests OF the American Smelling and
Refining company OF which he IN an OF
aciai said Yesterday that the company
bas iust sold 10000 coo ounces OF the Mex
lean government, In addition to o,cVoU0
ounces recently delivered.
lie declared that the first sale incre ased
the market price OF the metal two or
three cents. and predicted a still greater
rise as n result OF the late deal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
ASSAULT IS ALLEGED

william A. Conley has brought suit
against Austin Conley TO recover 1900
for alleged assault and battery. Plain-
tiff AYERS that on June 2lst the defend
ant struck him on the head with haru
pine mallet.
several stitches were required to close
the wounds caused by the blow. John w.
Hogan Is attorney for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
IN new OFFICE
Chamber|aln's Son Is Made
Postmaster General.

London. Aug s.--Oficial announce
ment was made today that Austen Cham
bsriain. son OF the colonial secretary.
has been appointed postmaster general.
vice the Marquis OF Londonderry. re-
signed.
The appointment OF Sir william Hood
Wairond 20 be chancellor OF the Duchy
OF Lancaster IN place OF Lord james of
Hereford. resigned. because OF ill-health.
also was officially announced today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
SNEAK THIEF

sneak thief entered Norton J. Lam
sons boarding house. III George street. at
H:S this afternoon. stealing razor. n
pair OF snamelied shoes and a fountain
pen, al OF the value OF Sl0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
CHER0KEES RAIIFY TREATY

yinita. l. T., Aug s.-Returns OF the
Cherokee election are sufficient TO show
the ratification of the treaty with tho
government by 1900 or more majority.
THE defeat OF the full bloods is decisive.
The Cherokee council will meet az Tah-
iequah next Monday 20 canvass the vote.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
Won BsNNIGSEn DEAD

Hanover. Aug. s--Rudolph<son Bennig-
sen. the National Liberal statesman and
former chief administrator OF Hanover,
died yesterday evening. lie was = years
of age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08

Persons leaving the city during the
summer can have The News mailed to
any address In the United States for
25 cents per month. Telephone No. 1s77-2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08

WANTED = ENERGETIC WORKERS
10 distribute circulars. samples. etc. No
canvassing. good pay. Distributers
League, New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-08
PALMER MOUNTAIN GOLD MINING
& TUNNEL CO.


PALMER MOUNTAIN GOLD MINING
& TUNNEL CO.
Incorporated under the laws OF WASH
inaton: non "a ssessable for s.. 900 900; tun-
nelling through a mountain some 1000 feet
down l400 feet from summit has struck oi
veins running from $40 10 500 ton In gold
on most OF them. some OF which are 70
feet wide: this Is one Of the greatest and
safest mining enterprises In The States:
NEW ENGLAND MINING BUREAU
are the sole agents here and have right
to sell anywhere In the states.
OLD MEXICO MINING AND MILLING
CO.
Advance their stock today to 60c. share
after the July dividend. The next divi-
dend Will be due the. middle, OF October;
after which the stock will be advanced
TO 75c. The New England Mining Bureau,
20 Sabln street, Providence, r, J., are their
Eastern Agents for sale of stock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-24
WALLINGFORD.
rive.

William King, of Tracy, was before Judge Judd yesterday morning charged with assault upon his wife. He pleaded guilty and was fined $25 and $16. .S3 costs. The amount was paid.
 Invitations were received yesterday for the marriage of Miss Mary Rebecca Parmelee, daughter of E. S. Parmelee, of South Main street, and Jerome M. Jones. of Petersburg, Va. The cere- mony will take place at St. Paurs church, Wednesday evening" August G., at 7:SO o'clock
 The National band will give an out door concert on the down town stand east of the depot this evening.
 Judge Hubbard and son, Massdin, will sail from New York tomorrow for Portland, Maine
 Up to last evening 55S dogs had been registered, and there are quite num- Der more that ought to be registered, or killed.
 Mizpah Chapter, O. E. S, will have an outing this afternoon and evening at the Masonic home.
 Bartley O'Brien will succeed Charles Deming 5s night baggage master at the depot.
 Mrs. B. r. Harrison, Miss Alice Hall and Miss Jessie Martin leave tomorrow for Chataugua Lake N. Y.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-24
WEDDING YESTERDAY MORNING.
Leonard G. Currier and Miss May Con-
 cannon Married.

Leonard G. Currier and Miss May Con-
 cannon Married.
 A very pretty wedding took place at St. Joseph's church yesterday morning at 9 o'clock when Miss May Concannon of 19 Bishop street and Leonard G. Cur rier of 347 Norton street. were married by Rev Father Daley. The bride was handsomely dressed in silk mule over white silk with chiffon trimmings, and she wore hat of white Du Barry with bridal roses. Agnes Conlan, the brides maid. looked pretty in a white French organdie with trimmings of lace She wore a black Gainsborough hat with pink roses. After the ceremony there was a wedding breakfast given by the brides mother at her home. 19 Bishop street, aSter which Mir. and Mrs. Cur rier left for Boston and other New Eng land cities to be gone about a week, af- ter which time they will be at home, 19 Bishop street. MT Currier is drug clerk now employed at " J. Brilrs pharmacy, 1920 State street Among those present were Mrs. James Rourke and son. Mir. Farrey, Miss Coakley, Miss Wrinn, Miss Mclaughlin of Meriden. Miss Foster of Wallngford, Miss Nellie Clrrier. Mrs. James Currier. Mrs. AL bert Currier, Mrs. Pickering and daugh- te, Mrs. T. F. Mcguire, Miss McGann, Miss Brady. Miss Ellen Mcguire, Mrs. A. E. Gould, MT. and Mrs Myers, Fills worth and Otto Myers, and Miss Deborah Concannon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-07-24
JOHN I. COFFEY.

John J. Coffey, twenty five years of age. died at the county jail yesterday morning just as his counsel. Attorney David F. Fitzgerald, was to make a plea for his release in the common pleas criminal court before Judge Hubbard. He had been in jail five months on the charge of burglary. His condition had been very bad for several weeks, and week ago Tuesday Attorney Fitzgerald got writ of habeas corpus from the court to have the man released. This writ was to have been considered yes- terday in the common pleas court, but Coiey had been summoned before a higher tribunal beforehand