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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
MARCH GRAND Jury
BEGINS ITS LAbORS.
It Will Have 131 Cases to Consider.
Though the Number Is Large There
Are None of Special Gravity.

Cranston: Daniel J. Wade. Johnston;
Henry Bartlett. Scituate: Solomon ;.
Sweet, Foster. Charles +. Mixer Central
Falls Edward w. Knight, Lincoln: Mich
ael Canning. Cumberland; Arron b. War
field, Woonsocket; James H. Baker, Glou-
cester: Samuel *. Grover. Providence:
Herbert s. Thompson. Providence; James
IA. Waterhouse Smithheld. Mr.. Warfield
was appointed foreman.
A classified list OF the cases 20 be con-
sidered Is here given: Assault. two; as
sault. dangerous weapon, %; assault with
intent TO rape, one; assault with intent
to rob, one larceny. IL; larceny from
person. four; breaking and entering.
nighttime and larcency, 10; breaking and
entering. daytime and larceny. y; burg
larry one: receiving stolen goods, one; em-
bezzlement. four; falsely representing
self TO be agent, three; false registration,
one; forging and uttering, three;
nuisance. l3: selling liquor To minor, four;
Sunday liquor selling by drug clerk, two;
adultery, eight; indecent exposure. three;
defacing building, one; false pretences.
one; promoting policy lottery. eight;
keeping unlicensed drug store, three.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
MR.. within DEAD
Prominent Cotton Manufacturer
Expires Quite Suddenly.

James +. Within, a member of fami
~ which has been prominent in cotton
manufacture at Northbridge and Whitins-
vile more than century died suddenly
at his home in Whitnsville yesterday
afternoon.
Mr. Within made as great a success
OF his business as did his father and
wealthiest men engaged I'm the business
in New England. lie was rated "A mil
lionaire before the Civil war. He was
born in Northbridge. Dec. n, 1874 the
youngest OF six sons born TO Colonel Paul
and Betsy (Fletcher) Within. His educa-
ton was received I'm the schools of the
town and IN the academies OF Uxbridge.
Leicester. Munson and Amherst
On the completion OF his schooling he
went into the counting room OF the firm
OF l.. Within a. Sons. Soon the care OF
this department came to him, and he re-
taincd it until the firm was dissolved,
Jan. T. 1854 He became "A member OF
the firm in lSi7. When the firm was dis
solvod he took the cotton mill TO North
UNbridge. In 1865 he built. with his
brother, charles T. Within. tho mill at
Liuwcod. and continued I'm the busiucs.
of cotton manufacturing until his death
lie married Miss Patience H. Saunders
Of, Grafton. July %. 1852 Two sons were
bt.n TO them. George NJ. who was for
several years superintendent OF the cot
ton mill at North Uxbridge. and who died
Jan. -. 1883. and Albert r.. who lives at
Whitinsville.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
NO new TRIAL.
Petition Of Samuel B. Covsll
Denied by The Appellate Court.

The appellate division OF the supreme
court In an opinion handed down today in
the case of Samuel Il. w Covell VS.. Fred
l.. Carpenter refuses plaintiffs petition
for new trial.
A new trial was asked for on the
grounds of erroneous rulings on the part
Of the trial justice and inadequacy or
damages.
This was an action OF trespass for as
sault and battery \ jury gave the plain
tiff a verdict for Sl0. While the court
SAYS the ruling OF the trial judge that
evidence could be offered to show an ac-
cord and satisfaction and that the jury
could find il without special plea was
erroneous yet az the jury found there
was no accord and satisfaction new
trial cannot be granted as the ruling
proved harmless.
The defendant claimed the plaintiff
called him defendant a vile name. This
claim, Il is said, was referred TO IN the
charge i'm such a way as 10 amount to a
mitigation OF the damages. The appellate
court does not approve OF this but says
as no exception was taken 10 the charge
any objection aftcrward Is too late.
"The Improperly OF allowing parties
TO take the chances OF "A verdict and then
To claim "A new trial for error not object
ed TO at the time Is obvious says the
court. There is held to have been evi-
dence 20 support the verdict and the jury
allowance of damages cannot be disturb
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
BUILDING
WRECKED BY
EXPLOSION
Some Occupants Escapsd by
Jumping, hul One Received
Fatal Injuries.

New York, March Am explosion to-
day wrecked the five-story-buildng at
2lO-2l2 Canal street. occupied by the Aste
Press Printing Co.
Half the Canal street front of the struc-
ture was blown into the street, and the
interior was almost instantly roaring
mass OF flames.
1'he printing house backed up against
a row OF seven-story-flat houses occupied
by Italians. The rear wall Of the burning
building was blown against the tene-
ments causing panic among the occu-
pants.
Many jumped from windows. Consuela
Durranto leaped from a window and
alighted on the stone tagging OF a court
yard. She was badly hurt and was taken
to hospital.
Mrs. Duranto died of her injuries. Tho
fire department estimated the loss at S15,
Ooo Reports were circulated that a num-
Der OF persons known 40 have been in the
buildings could not be accounted for, but
the firemen said they thought all had es-
capped injury except those who Jumped.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03

His family and relatives noted the
change from time TO time and induced
him 10 consult a physician. DIR. Gleason
called upon Mr. Farmer yesterday and
found him much improved and brighter;
so much so that the doctor took him for
a long drive.
Fred Farmer, brother, called last
evening and was told that Mr.. Farmer
was much improved, and all were pleased
over the supposed turn for the better
This morning Mr.. Farmer arose as
usual and was particularly bright and
cheerful. He made the remark that he
guess,sle hes--wcsffd shave and ge- down
street and see II he could not get Job
For some months Mrs. Farmer would
not permit Mr.. Farmer TO shave himself,
and had instructed barber nearby,
where he was I'm the habit of calling, "a
keep an eve upon him. Mrs. Farmer and
others watched the man as closely as
possible. and they gave him no chance TO
end his life, whlcl they supposed he
would do upon the first opportunity.
His condition this morning was such
that he was allowed to shave himself.
and after doing so he put the razor away
and said he felt much better.
lie then made ready 10 go down street,
but just as he was about TO depart he
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
TALES OF
MARITAL
WOES.
Many Were Told Judge Doug
las During Hearing Of Divorce
Petitions Today.

Judge Douglas began today the hear
ing of uncontested petitions for divorce.
Few of the cases heard had any strictly
interesting features.
They were all stories OF hardship. Wit
nesses had apparently a pretty accurate
knowledge OF the troubles OF those in
whose behalf they testified
One man. who asked for divorce from
his wife. claimed she deserted him. Once
when he was sick with bronchitis and
threatened with pneumonia the husband ;
sister said the wife took no care Of him.
He had TO do the housework at other
times Most OF the parties divorced today
do not live in this city.
Juliette +. Darling asked a divorce from
her husband Edwin r.. Darling. on the
ground OF continued drunkenness. Two
doctors gave depositions 10 the effect that
they treated the husband for delirium
tremens. Mrs. Darling deposed as a re-
suit OF his continued intoxication her hus-
band was now an inmate OF an insane
asylum. He had been I'm one before she
said. The divorce was granted. w. H.
Tanner was Mrs. Darling's attorney.
Charlotte Esselburne and Elmer l.. Es-
selburne were married at shore resort
near New York city. Mrs. Esselburne
sought divorce on the ground OF neglect
to provide. She was married I'm 1890 and
her husband she says deserted her three
weeks after her marriage.
She has supported herself by teaching
and literary work at times her father
contributing TO her support. Her hus-
band, she said. wanted the marriage kept
quiet. Witnesses in their depositlons
corroborated Mrs. Esselburne. who came
to this city about Is months ago. The di
vorce was granted. w. II. Barney foi
petitioner.
other divorces granted were as follows
Mary T.. Goodbee VS.. Harry T.. Goodbee
| Neglect to provide. Granted. Il II
| Cooney for petitioner.
/ Rosanna Potter W. William T. Potter
Neglect to provide. Granted. Thomas +
| Vance for petitioner.
| The case OF Rose II. Potter vs.. William
! r. Potter was discontinued in open court
Annie Baton VS.. Albert r. Baton. Ne
| glect to provide. Granted. T. j.. Nanc
| for petitioner.
4 Celia =. LeonaTu vs. MISHati i-cohaiN
| Extreme cruelty. Granted. I. +. Nanc
| for the petitioner.
Mary j. Laurie VS.. Peter Laurie. Ne
| glect to provide Granted. J. II. Hig
gins for petitioner.
J John &. Colwell VS.. Florence L. Colwel
! Extreme cruelty. Granted. w. A. Heath
| man for petitioner
| Amanda Hamel vs. William Hamel. Ex
| treme cruelty Granted. r.. DeN. O'Con
nor for petitioner.
| s. @. Elliott VS.. Charles l.. Elliott. Ne
| glect To provide. Granted. Thomas j
Farrell for petitioner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
LOSS $4,000.
Dwelling Houses and OulbulId-
ings at ThGmlslOn, Destroyed.

Thomaston. Me. March 1.-TWO large
wooden two and half-story dwelling
houses and a number OF oatbuildings were
burned early today causing a loss est-
mated at1niore than S17 900. The fire. start
ed In a barn connected to Captain +. f.
Curlings' residence. From the barn tho
flames communicated 10 the house and
thence to the residence of Il. l.. Dennison
adjoining.
Both houses with their contents and all
the outbuildings were destroyed. The ire
men had little success In lighting the
flames. because of light water pressure
and finally were obliged TO give their en-
tire attention TO saving adjoining build
ings.
Capt Curing's residence has been un-
occupied for some time and IL is thought
the fire must have been caused by the
carelessness Of tramps or an incendiary
capt. Curlings loss amounts 10 81
with $500 insurance. The loss on the oth-
er house. owned by W. o. Masters and
coupled by T.. l.. Dennison. Is placed at
5000 Mr.. Dennison's loss on furniture,
etc. Is $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03

remarked: 81 guess / won't so down
street until after dinner. but will so down
I'm the cellar and chop some wood and.
whistling, he started for the cellar. a
few moments later Mr.. Fred Farmer
started after him.
When Fred reached the foot of the cell
lar stairs he saw his brother slashing the
right side OF his neck with razor ana
then walk into the rear part OF the cellar
and fall TO the floor.
Frede rick called for help and DIR. Hol-
lingsworth was quickly summoned but
when he reached the scene Farmer had
passed away. Death was almost instant.
The unfortunate man had almost severed
his head from his body.
Capt Murray of the Fifth police sta
tion was called, as was Medical Examiner
Palsner After viewing the body the ex-
aminer turned IL over TO the relatives for
burial.
The deceased leaves a widow and eight
small children. The eldest being about III
years OF age. :,
Mrs Farmer has the sympathy. OF all
I'm the vicinity. for her task for the last
few months has been one that few wo-
men could have borne. for just what she
expected each day has happened.
Until Mr.. Farmer was attacked by dis-
ease he was an excellent father and hus-
band and was we'll liked by all who knew
him
There was no immediate danger OF Mr..
Farmer or his family coming to want,
for he had some money ana plenty .oI
relatives able and willing to care TOT
him and his family should they need IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
ANNUAL MEETING
Held by Providence Gas Com
pany at Noon To-day.

The annual meeting OF the Providence
Gas company was held in the directors
room of the company at noon today
The main features OF the meeting were
the election of officers and the annual
report Of the president, Colonel John w.
Ellis.
Election OF officers resulted as follows:
President and manager. Colonel John
w. Ellis
Vice president, Colonel William Cod
dard.
Treasurer and secretary, William T.
Nye.
Directors, Colonel William Goddard,
Hon. Royal G. Taft. q. w. r. Matteson.
Newton ID. Arnold j. Edward Studley,
Henry Pearce, John w. Ellis. Isaac {.
Bates, n. II. ]. Goddard.
The report of the president was a brief
one and set forth the fact that the
propcrty ot the company had been re-
tanned i'm good condition as all repairs
and renewals had been made to provide
not only for the present. but future re-
uuiremcnts OF the continually increasing
output. which has been so marked in
the prosperity OF the company.
Interesting statistics embodied In the
report were as follows;
Gas made during the year 1901. I14.S16.ooo
cubic feet being an increase OF 3S,43i.o0o
cubic feet or 5.2i per cent.
To produce this amount of gas. COM
posed OF an equal amount Of water anr
coal gas. the following materials have
been used: Gas coal, 70 G66 gross tons I;
Tohigh coal. 2l1S gross tons; naphtha 81
e3l 81 gallons coke as2.50i bushels
The following residuals have hecn sold I
coke. s66 ls3 bushels coal TAR 7s7,s5S gal-
Ions ammoniacal LIQUOR. i.iSa.iia gallons
The distrihutiug system has heen ~
tented during tho vear by LAYING o2ss
fcct or main pipc and iois feet of ripe
has been rolaid 10 provide for pipes of
larger size.
There Is now 275 $50 miles OF main pire.
The number OF new services put IN dur
ing the year was 1924 and 81 old services
were either relaid or relocated
The number OF meters I'm Use Jan. 100,
was q. .e23 being an increase Of 1913 durine
the year.
The number of gas stoves put in diiri0a
the year was 7T7. being total of = ~
and this Is exclusive ot heaters and nlso V'
all stoves and heaters sold by other
parties.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
TO FIGHT TRUST.
New Wax Paper Trust viii Be
Organized.

Chicago, March 3.--Opposition 10 the
wax paper trust. which now practically
controls business OF about sl0O,OOo,Ooo. q
year, is to be centered in new company
I'm which Chicago capitalists are interest
ed, says the Chronicle.
A charter will be asked for In South
Dakota within the next 80 days for the
wax paper company of America, with a
capital stock of s5,OoO0O0 and factories
will be in operation In four states before
the end OF three months.
The so-called trust is known as the
Union Wax Paper and Parchment COM
pany and its headquarters are In New
York The new company will compete
with IL by establishing two factories IN
the state OF New York. one in New Nori,
city and the other I'm Buffalo and other
factories in Chicago. St Louis and Gin
cinnati. The eastern factories will first
be put In operation.
A system OF making stockholders OF
customers will be inaugurated by the
new company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03

The grand jury for march was en-
panelled in Judge Wilburs court today.
There are 13l cases for the jury's con-
slderation, which is about the usual
number.
Few OF the cases 10 be considered have
novel featurfs. The number of nuisance
cases is rather smaller than usual. An
unusual charge that OF promoting policy
lottery, is pending against eight persons
More cases for assault with dangerous
weapons will be considered than hereto
fore. But one person is charged with
burglary. while eight are charged with
adultery. Attorney General Charles +.
Stearns examined the jurors as TO their
qualifications.
The following are the members OF the
jury: Eugene l.. Burlington, Providence; /;
Herbert T.. Maxson. Providence; John r..
Backus. Providence; Solomon Langville,
East Providence; George r. Batchelder,
North Providence; Henry a. Smith,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
SUCCESSFUL,
Test Of Railroad Telephone on
an Illinois Railroad.

Chicago March IA train crew 400
miles from Chicago I'm test talked over
the telegraph wires TO Chief Operator
Parsons. OF the Illinois Central railroad
az the depot here. As "A result the rail-
road telephone was declared to be sue
cess.
The train was stopped near Fulton, KY,
and the telephone was connected with the
regular telegraph wire running 20 Chica-
20 Ir spite Of the fact that the message
had 20 travel over iron wires which ran
uarailel to more than score OF other
wires every word was distinctly heard
by Mr. Parsons
The inventor asserts that " makes no
difference whether or not telegraphic
messages are being flashed over the wires
simultaneously with the telephone mes
sage This was tested by the successful
transmission OF telegraphic communica-
ton from Fulton ~ the same time Par
sons was conVcrsing with thc crew,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
ANOTHER LIFE
Lost In a SnowSlids in Colo
TadO- -AnOth]r Storm.

Telluride. Col, March S-There were
two more snowslides here Yesterday In
the second of which one man. Henry H.
Martin, was killed. The hrst slide car
ried away the residence OF Superintendent
Van Law. of the Smuggicr- Union mine,
hut fortunately the occupants had moved
out. while a force OF men was clearing
away the trail the second slide which
was much heavier than the first. came
down with q crash. burying several OF
the workmen All but Martin escaped
with their lives though several were
moro or less seriously hurt
AZ . o'clock yesterday afternoon heavy
snow commenced falling This Is the
worst storm OF the season and will greatly
increase the danger from snowslioes
The bodies OF Paul Dcipra and Gus Won
Fintel were found Today In the third slide
or tho Liberty Beii Both were horribly
mangled and almost unrecosnizabic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03

whitman, belmont Smith, John +. Meade.
John Mclaughlin, Charles A. Wilson,
Fred &. Hinds and Horace G. Perkins.
Seven OF the incorporators belong in
Burrillville. two i'm North Providence, two
in North Smithheld, two in Cumberland
and three in Providence.
WILL JOIN INTERESTS
I'VE will certainly join interests with
the new corporation remarked General
Manager Potter OF the Union Railroad
company today.
I'VE will meet them at the city line
and arrange to have their cars come over
our routes into the heart of the city.
Such facilities for the residents OF the
western and northwestern part of the
state will mean greater traffic and corre-
spending increase in business. and once
YOU succeed I'm getting the people to ac-
custom themselves 10 travel-electric or
steam-they will naturally enjoy IL, par
ticularly IL the assessment is moderate.
Leaving us at the city line, here. as
| said before the new route goes through
North Providence, Smithneld, North
SmithheId and Burrillville, reaching the
state lire above Woonsocket. and thence
connecting with the Massachusetts, line
for Worcester.
The chairman of the committee that
will accord the hearing, tomorrow af-
ternoon. is Representative Curtis. and
there Is sure To be "a large gathering OF
interested business men and representa-
tive citizens.
What position the Consolidated road as
sumes i'm the matter remains TO be seen.
and although Attorney Buckland says
they may offer no opposition, still ii is
safe TO predict that the project Is not
favorable TO that corporation
The act was introduced into the general
assembly by Representative Easton Of
Providence and the capitalization Of the
company Is fixed at $780, 900.
Work must be commenced at once and
the road I'm operation by July 1, 1908
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03

one OF the most important measures
before the present legislature is the act
90 incorporate the Worcester & Provi-
dence Street Railway company and pub
lie hearing Will be given at the State
House. room SO2, tomorrow afternoon,
commencing at 2 o'clock.
From the local street railway company
there will be no opposition hut rather
that corporation extendes open arms and
invites the new company into the field.
for the reason that II viii be connecting
link with the northwestern part of the
state.
OPPOSITION WILL BE SHOWN.
Opposition will certainly be shown at
the hearing tomorrow afternoon. for the
Consolidated road viii not endorse
street railway running not parallel, but
indirectly. as compared with the present
route.
The distance from. Providence to Wor-
cester is "A miles and the fare 81 10. while
the fare over the new route will be but 30
cents The running time now by steam
samewhat sarrUHh shorter MT INV if bv eSpress
The running time OF the new road from
Providence 10 Worcester L. estimated at
three hours. including all stops and neces-
The route must prove a delightful one.
for after crossing the city lire the course
will be through North Providence, Smith
field. North Smithfield and Burrllville.
In this city they will utilize the same
tracks as those OF the Union Railroad
company. making the loop just on Dou-
glas avenue extreme. in the Third ward.
INcoRPoRAToRs NAMED.
The incorporators named are Horace A.
Kimball. William III. Prendergast. olney
r. Inman Fred L. Sayles. Ernest w.
Tinkham. William II. White, Fayette f..
Bartlett, Byron A Andrews, Albert IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
WILL GO TO CHICgaMiUG,

CHATTANOOGA Tenn. March 3-Adjutant
General rorhin has announced that
cavalry regiment from Cuba VIII be or
dered TO Chickamauga park In May or
June 10 remain through the summer
Gen Corbin SAYS a large body Of sOl-
diers will he sent here this fall fer In
structinns inauEurating tho camp Of I'M
struction at 'hickania lga tfdtk-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
PATRICK TRIAL.
Cohen Recalled TO tn, Stand,
Continues His Tssii mony.

New York March "A. r. Cohen, one
OF w. NJ. Rice's agents in Texas who was
on the sand when court adjourned Fri
day was recalled today I'm the trial of AL
bert T. Patrick. who Is accused of Rice's
murder.
He told of delay in his pay checks of
July and August, 1900. lie corroborated
the story told by Charles r. Jones that
there was much delay. Jones testified
that he held back the checks at Patrick $
direction and that he finally sent to Mr..
Cohen two checks handed him, Jones, by
Patrick.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
DREW BLOOD.
HungaTlans Engage in a Dual
and One Is WOunda1.

Budapest. Hungary. March S-Count
Stefan Tisza and NJ Radovsky. both mem
bcrs OF the house OF representatives
fought with swords this afternoon. NJ.
Radovsky was rather severely wounded
I'm the arm after an unusually fierce en-
counter.
The duel was the outcome OF an cx-
change OF vitupcrations In the Diet The
coulhatants refused 90 be rccoucilcd after
the fight
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
WANTED FOR ALLEGED THEFT

Chicago. March A. Raymond faucheN.
alias Touhct a cuban machinlsi, mas
been arrested here ON telegraphic orders
from San Francisco. VIII re he Is sald 20
be wanted on charge OF stealing S9jW III
diamonds and $3.50 in gold. .,
The robbery was committed on Jan -,
the victim being Mrs. +. G. Darling OF
san Francisco.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
FIRE At mlRBlEHEAD

Marblehead Mass. March. 7-rr-iv
today FIRE DESTROYED the twc-s'crv br''f-
ing. situated on Jersey street. here csrr-
ing n loss OF about S2go. fullv ccversl ~
insurance The building was owned ~
Robert c. Harris hut was uncccuried
The nre H. supposed 20 have been of ir-
cenfTiary origin os there had bccr NO .rre
lighted in the dwelling for week. Nn~n
tatus insir1er.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
James Farmer Kills Himself
in His Plain Street Home.
Had Been Suffering for Some TimeFrom
Me|anCho|ia, but Was Thought
to Be Improving,


James @7
.
jeweler had
months and compelled to draw
provided
facts 5 his
|.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-03
Opposition to Proposed Route
From This City to Worcester.
Il Will Link Hands With Union Railroad
Company and Benefit Many Towns
in the State.


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