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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
ON POISONING CHARGE.
Chrlstlana T. Kidson Held In $4,000 Ball
TO Await Action Of Grand Jury.

Boston, Mass. April 17.-Christiana T.
Kidston was held In $1,000 today for the
grand jury on the charge OF attempting to
poison Mrs. Cynthia Perkins OF Blue
Hill avenue. by mixing arsenic In her
coffee. This decision was announced by
Judge Bolster OF the Roxbury district
court after he had weighed the evidence
presented in a two-days' hearing, over
night.
The Introduction OF testimony was con-
cluded yesterday and Judge Bolster, stat
ing that responsibility for the attempt
to poison Mrs. Perkins rested between
Miss Kidston, tho nurse and Mrs. julia
Diggins, the servant took the case under
adyisement- To-day he announced that
probable cause had been shown for hold
ing Miss Kidston. The youn woman
furnished the $1,000 ball demanded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
CORfESSES POSTAL THeFTS.

Chicago. April i7.-Burton Parker. n
sorter In the Chicago postofice. was ar
rested last night on the charge of rob
bing the mails He confessed that he
had been opening letters and taking
money from them for several weeks.
Parker had been I'm tho government
service for 10 years Jie is supposed to
have secured about $500 by his thefts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
Continued from page One.
m THE HOUSE.

The house was called 20 order by
speaked Burlingame at u:o6.
The speakers desk and the wall in the
rear were draped with American nsgs
while large baskets OF huge red roses
and pinks adorned the top OF the desk
Speaker Burlingame was presented by
the pages OF the house with beautiful
basket OF pinks. Doorkeeper George c.
Clinton making the presentation speech.
telling OF the constant kindness OF the
speaker to the doorkeepers and pages and
their best WINES for his future.
Speaker Burlingame replied I'm a happy
vein and expressed his pleasure at being
associated with the donors and OF their
faithfulness IN all things. He also thank
ed the donors OF the other beautiful for
al pieces on his desk.
Both speeches were applauded by the
members or the house.
Mr.. Fitzgerald moved 90 take from the
table the so-called bottisrs bill Mr.. Rat
tey offered an amendment which was
passed. and the act was then passed.
BLOCK ISLAND LBGIsLATIoN.
Or. Frost moved to suspend rule 10 and
saken from the calendar the act authori-
ring licenses In New Shoreham. 10 sell
liquor IN that town from June 70 Oct
!. II so voted by the people. The rule was
suspended.
Mr. Fitzgerald moved that the act be
indefinitely postponed. He entered his pro-
test against special legislation for any
town and hoped the act would be inden-
niteiy postponed.
Mr.. Mcdonald characterized the act as
one OF contempt 20 the people OF the
state and hoped it would be buried 30
deep that such piece of legislation
would never again be attempted. and
buried so deep that the man who intro
duced IL would feel the contempt Of the
people OF the state.
Mr.. johnson said the act was merely
one restoring the condition Of things on
Block Island az 81 was before the recent
legislation.
Mr.. Mcdonald asked Nr. Johnson n the
act was not one 90 nullify the action of
th~ people az the election last fall.
ns. johnson said he didn't see that IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
MUNICIPAL COURT.
Cases Disposed Of al Today's Session In
the City Hall.

The following cases were disposed OF
today I'm the municipal court before Judge
Sphinx.
Irving Champlin was appointed ADMIN
istrator OF the estate OF Constance ~.
lies; bond OF $4,000.
VIII for probate I'm the estate OF ssrhh
G. Brown was proved. .
A petition for approval OF tertamentary
guardian in the estate OF catherine l.
Stanley. 81 al, was granted.
Petition for administrator IN the estat tc
OF John NJ Studley was granted.
DEGREES OF supreme court In estates or
Fanny Doughlin and Mary V. McCloekey
were ordered recorded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
PICTURE OF nESolAT|oN.
TIde-Battared and Wind-SWept Consy Island
ISIna Wretched Condition.

New York. April 17.-Tide battered ana
wind swept. Coney Island presents pic
ture Of desolation. The beach ia strewn
with driftwood and debris and cellars in
the low lying parts of the island are filled
with water and the overflow OF sewage.
Gangs of laborers are busy repairing
the damage 10 the buikheads I'm front or
the Brighton Beach hotel and the old
Concourse
The high tides burst through tho
Brighton Beach bulkhead and the inrush-
ing water flooded the cellars and destroy
ed the work OF the gardeners. At Brighton
Beach the waves rose as high as 20 feet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
FALSE AFFIDAVIT.
George Moore Arrested by Deputy U. S.
Marshal or the Charge Of Making One.

George Moore was arrested this morn
ing by Deputy Marshall Stone for making
n false affidavit In the naturalization pa
pers OF Arakel Donofelion.
The affidavit was made by Moore July
oath last year. He falsely stated that DON
ofelion had been resident In this city
one year.
He was arraigned before United States
Commissioner Cross this afternoon at 3
o'clock
Moore Is a resident OF this city and Is
down in the directory as an interpreter
and notary public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
MARINE REGISTER,
rises AZ b.02: sets at s::29.

Tomorrow sun rises at 5:o2; sets at Go.
High tides at 1910 a. m. and 12:45 p. IN.
Tho following vessels have arrived In
this port during the "a hours just passed.
steamers City OF Newport, Lake, New
port and returned: Richard Borden, Rick
etson, Fall River and returned: Sagamore,
Dyer. Fall River and returned.
steamer fremont New York; steam
er Peuuot, New York; tug Patience.
schooner n. -. Blackburn, 21l5 tons soft
coal for N. ". NJ II. and IL II. r.;
steamer Aries. Philadelphia.
Sailed: Schooner Altana NJ. logger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
DISTURBANCE ON BROCK STREET.

At l:45 o'clock this afternoon. a. one
OF the Eastern Coal Co.'S wagons was
on Brook, near Charles Field street.
fve strike sympathlzers pulled out tho
board, dumping the load IN the
street.
one OF the crowd threw lump OF coal
cutting the helped upon the forehead
The man was sent 10 the Rhode Island
hoenital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
HOSPITAL CASES.

. Thomas u. Morris. 81 years old, was
brought 20 the Rhode Island hospital
from West Greenwich Centre at IL
O'Clock this morning. He had been quito
seriously burned.
Fred Rogermoser % a. Dart street was
treated az tho hospital this noon for the
laceration OF a finger. The Injury was a
slight one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
LDJUDSED BANKRUPT,

Chester w. Kelly was adjudged bank
ript today In the United states District
court. and his cace referred q Chester
w Barrows referee I'm bankruptcy. Lab
llities amounted 60 t319o.is with no assets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
SCHOONER WRECKED: CREW SAVED.

Portland, Ne. April 1.-THE British
schooner Falmouth, from
windsor. y g. FOR Philadelphia. was
wrecked today whii~ approaching the
harbor through Whitehead Passage The
crew reached shore safely. IL is Thought
the schooner can be saved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17

the motion was carried by a vote of 81
TO S5. Mr.. Bentley voting with the
Democrats
Applause followed the announcement Of
the vote.
Mr.. Johnson moved that the act be
indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. Rattey asked for n roll call ana
tho act was indefinitely postponed by
vote OF SS 10 "a, a strict party vote.
Mr.. Harris moved TO amend the act In
cooperating the Central Trust company,
making II read Central Merger company;
passed.
Mr.. Johnson presented the 2Sd annual
report OF the commissioner or Inland
fisheries; placed on file.
The calendar was taken up at 1885.
No. ia. the act TO consolidate the Of
fee OF commissioner OF Industrial sta
tistios and the Offices OF factory inspect
ors. The question was on the indefinite
postponement OF the bill as recommended
by the judiciary committee.
On a roll call vote the act was indenn-
itely postponed.
An act in amendment OF chapter 46 Of
the public laws on the assessment OF
taxes was passed.
Also the act amending chapter 40 OF
the public laws relating TO the board OF
registration in dentistry.
The act creating the office OF clerk
IN the EtNEnln ulSlflCl Coull hhS otl
tion OF Mr.. Rich referred 10 the next
general assembly.
The resolution concerning the replacing
OF boundary lines between the towns OF
Middletown and Portsmouth was passed.
BILL WAS PASSED.
The act amending the charter OF the
city OF Woonsooket relating to the cleo
ton of school committee WAS recon-
mended for indefinite postponement by
the judiciary committed on roll call
vote the house refused 10 indefinitely
postpone. The act was passed.
Mr.. Palmer from the committee on cor
porations reported back the act incorpo-
rating the Valley Falls and Franklin
Street Railroad company with recon-
mendat.on OF passage: calendar.
Mr. Moore from the Judiciary commit
tee reported back an act authorizing the
appointment OF an agent 10 collect claims
or the state against the United States;
calendar.
Also an act amending chapter PA OF the
general laws; calendar.
recess was taken till 2:30 on motion
Of Mr.. Johnson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
EASTERN GOAL CD. s.
MEN STILL OUT.
No Change in he Situation Since Yester-
day--Action of the Central Trades Union
Tonight May Have Important Bearing.


APPLIED WORK STILL
A FL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
OPENHYM'S BODY FOUND.

New York April 17.--What is believed
to be the body OF Adolphe Openhym, the
wealthy silk merchant who disappeared
about three weeks ago. was found floating
in the Hudson river about COO feet south
OF Riverdale avenue, between Riverdale
and Spuyten Duyval, today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
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DIED

GALE-rn East Providence. at the resi-
dence OF his daughter. Mrs. George Il.
Watson, on Friday morning. 18th inst.
Lawson Wallen Gale. in the s7th year OF
his age.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
Tho Cotton Market.

Reported for The News by DAVIS a.
DENTER. Banigan Building.
open. High. Low
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
SLIGHT FIRE.

Tho alarm from box 237 at $50 o'clock
this afternoon was for a slight fire IN a
bedroom In a house at the corner OF
washingtn and Empire streets. No
damage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17

have the positions they left to 40 on
strike.
Mr. Grace said that both the Central
Labor representatives and the represen-
tatives OF the Transfers union laid
particular stress upon that poinnt, and
II was definitely stated by the dealers
that the men should have their old posi-
tions Immediately after the settlement OF
the strike.
EASTERN cos. CLAIM
The Eastern company claims that they
need few extra men because OF decrease
In their teaming business. II was stated
by Mr.. Little this morning that the strike
breakers were hired with the understand
Ing that their positions would be per
manent and the company does not In
tend TO break it's faith with the men 80
hired.
The Central Labor union will meet to-
night and wtfi consider the difficulty be-
tween the Eastern company and the un-
Ion teamsters.
The findings OF this body will have a
material effect upon the situation. III,
after due consideration, the action OF the
Eastern company IL condemned there Is
a strong probability that Il Will be placed
upon the unfair" list.
The teamsters say In the event OF such
action the Eastern company would not
force and would probably have to hustle
TO keep the present force I'm employment.
When the Central Labor union took ac-
tion in the strike II went nt It I'm n very
| business like way and the dealers were
not long in meeting them In the same
way.
WILL DROP HEAVILY.
What they will do tonight cannot be
positively stated but II is the opinion
about town that they will drop heavily
upon the Eastern company.
Conditions this morning were the same
In the yards as they were yesterday.
The Providence Coal company which p
Independent OF the Eastern and its largest
rival IL doing a splendid business and Is
working as many men as It's business
requires. The other dealers are doing
satisfactory business ana the union
men have no grievance against them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17

To LET - FURNISHED ROOMS. :
South street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17
New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by y. CUNTS
FLETCHER a. CO.. street noor, bahi-
gan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17

South street.
FOR SALE-STAMPS. 50 FINE FOR
eign for &c. l.. r. Brown. Oaklawn, Il. j.
COTTAGE TO LET AT PLEASANT
Bluff. Particulars inquire at lH WASH
ington street. Mrs. Parker.
uIcn1i .dhvs ueI,- srIp 81. puheys pro-
NIOUuL tects them from steam and Wa
ter and prevents glazing. For sale by
BROWN BROS 60,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17

x-dividend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-17

did. II merely gave the people OF New
Shoreham the right to vote for liquor IL
censes for four months or one year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-10

are offering for a limited time
the Woman's Home Companion
this paper at a ridiculou,ly low
9. Come and see about it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-10

j. W. Wright of Jefferson, was a CITY
sltor yesterday.
Miss Cecilia Manning Is teaching
hool at Hartford.
A. +. Hartwig OF Sun Prairie, was a
uest of city friends this week.
Mrs. Theo. Prentiss visited in Milwau-
1e several days recently.
Atty. J. E. Davies transacted legal
lslness in Ashland this week.
residing Elder AIcChesney of James
lie was mere this week visiting friends.
MISS Mau1e Nevins of Jefferson, spent
st week with city friends.
Miss Adella Schmidt of jefferson. was
guest OF city friends over Sunday.
Gust Zemke was visitor at the county
at on Monday.
Prof. L. j. F. Meyer Of jeff erson. visit
friends Sunday.
editor Moore visited with Jefferson
ends on Saturday.
Justice Krebs of Jefferson was a city
ltor last Thursday.
Ihe Woman's guild met Thursday af-
noon at the home of Mrs. Geo. Nellins
Washington street.
Mrs. Catherine Pendergast and dauob-
Mary OF Madison, visited city friends
Thursday.
i. A. Meyer Of Mt. Clemens, Mich. at
lded the funeral of his father, Anton
eyer, on Thursday.
Miss Mary Bowling has sold her resi-
nee property, corner of O'Conneu and
nth Montgomery streets, to j. W. Cru
Nr. and Mrs. Emil Kehl who went TO
oxford, ILL.,, to reside. have returned
d will make their home in this CITY.
:. kehl will be employed in the ND.
els Shoe factory.
Carl Halfpap has purchased the resi-
nee OF Mrs. Alvina Borchardt, corner
Ninth and Dodge streets. $1,000 was
Id for the same, Gustav Buchheit max
g the deal.
J. W. Mathes has returned from two
'eks visit with friends in Chicago.
vs he is very well satisfied with
.-Sn in preference to the dirt of
lcago.
Miss Stoppenbach meets the High
lool for work in Music on MONDAYS
Wednesdays OF each week. She
pes later to organize a girls glee
ub and possibly 2 boys quartette or
xtette If proper material is DEVELOPED.
le item is taken from the Jefferson
Ugh School column edited by Leonard
Meyer. Miss Stoppenbaoh has a
rye circle of friends N this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-10
Popularity Of 34Seventy-Seven."


ne popularity of "Seventy-seyen
Humphreys Famous Specific for
, and Colds, is due to:
ne cures and the way they are made
he quickness of the cure-breakine
cold promptly.
he completeness of the cure-no ill
is left behind.
ie tonic effect-the energy il sus
ed during and after the Cold.
he convenience small bottle of
sent pellets that fits the vest pocket.
all Druggists 25 cents, or mailed on
pit OF price. DOCTORS BOOK
LED FREE.
'mphreys' Homeopathic Medicine
Corner William and John Streets
ty
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-10

WANFED-SEvERAL INDUSTRIOUS PER-
sous in each state to travel for house
established eleven years and with a
large capital, to call upon merchants
end agents for successful and profitable
line Permanent engagement. Weekly
cash salary OF $18 and all travelling
expenses and hotel bills advanced in
cash each week. Experience not es-
sential. Mention refersnce and enclose
self-addressed envelope THE NAT
IONAL., 334 Dearborn ST., Chicago
mo- Oft
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-10
Utah and Black Hills.

the Northwestern Line. Beginning
g lst excursion tickets will be sold
Denver. Colorado Springs, Pueblo.
) Lake City, Hot Springs, Deadwood
] and Custer, S. D., etc., good to re-
until October 81. A SPLENDID op-
unity is offered for an enjoyable
alton trip. Several fine trains via
Northwestern Line daily. Apply to
nts Chicago & North Western R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-10
Dancing School.

Paul Thom's beginners dancing class
IL open at Turner Opera house, Fri:
y evening, October 9. All of the
W up to date dances taught. Terms
tuition payable in advance: Ladies
lessons So, single lesson 50. cents
''egsn II lessons 81. single lesson
snts; per couple, IL lessons Sc,
IRIS of instruction from to 10 D. m.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-10
Regarding a Recent Trip Made over the
New York Central.

Charles Battel LOOMS writes:
''Allow me to tell you what pleas
ant trip [ had over your lines. With
a good book and with the countrJ that
lies outside the window pane to look
at and the characters that set along
side thd same panes to study and the
thought Of the dining car, travelling
is such pleasant thing that l wonder
the whole world does not travel all the
time.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-10
Your Neighbors wa
Items
II * ustnered about BY Our Local Scribe

MAILS CLOSE.
TAILS close at,the Post-Ofiice as follows:
~ asI. WEST. North. SOUTH.
~ ~ q ~. I6:Z0 p. me- 2:20 p. ms 0:30 %. M
~ y p. ms 900 p. IN, 900 p. M 900 D. m,
90 p. m.
patertown and Madison, s:55 a. M. *615 n. m !.
ylpersvllle. Affection. Pennington and Ebenee
:, 1870 a. ms '-i'
Lebanon. 700 a. IN.
rrellton, Thursdays and Saturdays, 400 .. m.
Except Sundays.
VIM. F. GRUETZMsC CHER, p. M.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-10

Any one interested In farming and
gardening should come up. and look at
that book we are Offering with our
paper and the Farmers Sentinel.
Inc combined price is only 81 and the
book alone is worth the price. Come
up and see it anyway; we have them
here for inspection. as
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-10
The Healing properties of Witch Hazel

Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil or Pile
Ointment has no equal, and is the tri-
umph OF Scientific medicine. Nothing
has been produced to compare with it, as
a curative and healing application. The
efficacy OF Witch Hazel has been long
known as healer and pain curer, and
when applied in the form Of an oil, its
curative effects are marvellous for Piles,
liberation, Eruptions. Itching or Bleed
Ing OF the Rectum, Burns, Scalds, Can
GERS, Malignant, Painful OF Corroding
Ulcers.
For Piles, one Applicant on gives relief
continued use permanently cures. Sample
mailed free.
Three sizes. Csc, SOC aid $1.OO. Sold
by Druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt
OF price. Humhreys' MetiicineCo.,
William andJohn Sts., New York
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-10
Very Low Rates to Detroit. Mich

the Northwestern line. Excursion
;kets Will be sold Oct. IA to II, inclus-
e, with very favorable return limits.
account of Christian Church National
INVENTIONS. Apply to agents Chicago
Northwestern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-10
3 Gents

Eight cents a pound is
what a young woman paid tor
twelve pounds of flesh.
She was thin and weak and
paid one dollar for a bottle OF
SCOTS Emulsion, and by TAX
ing regular doses had gained
twelve pounds in weight before
the bottle was finished.
Eight cents a pound IS
cheap for such valuable ma
terial. Some pay more, some
less, some get nothing for
their money. You get your
moneys worth when you buy
SCOTS Emulsion.
We will send you a little
free.
SCOTT & BOVINE, CHEMISTS.
400 Pearl Street. New York.
soc. and $500; all druggists
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-10

;HlcAGo, MILWAUKEE g. ST pn,,

iaily, except Sunday. 0' ''oA ~ III
IRAN NO. rs arrives from Chicago and denarts
lor manson at 6:35, p. m. except Sunday y
No O., 80 arrives from Milwaukee and denarts
lor Mauisoh at s:lo a. M, except Sunday.
: Sunday train from Milwaukee orrives have =.
y 40 a; m Returning, departs at 5:I5 n m oi0 d.
*Ihls train stops at WatertoWn Junct nnlv
GEORGE w. WEBB. Agent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-17

them az worth $4,000. He thought the securities
would not be called on The Knickerbocker Trust
Company refused to sign the agreement when the
nature OF the securities not disclosed, and the
deal fell through
c w 1oungman president Of the Corporation
Finance Company. produced two letters. Identical
In language. stating the value Of the securities at
$4,000. one letter was signed by Milton {. Quimby
Timothy Cohallon and Michael J. Cohallon; the
other bore the signature OF Mr.. Quimby alone. .
Alvo-d testified that he represented an undis-
closed principal IN signing the agreement. He
turned $4,000 securities Of the Pacific Beach
Mining Company. with Virginia railroad bonds and
other securities OF the value Of about $4,000 They
were not listed. Financially he was able to fulfil
the agreement to the extent OF the value of the
securities. The Pacific Beach Mining Company had
sold high so He did not know who had
represented the value OF the securities TO be $4,000
He got nothing for them, though he was 10 have a
handsome cash commission through the sale
through Mr. Quimby.
Charles s Mckenzie testified that undisclosed
principals represented by Mr.. Cohallon he was told
were Leander Brink. OF Middletown and trecerck
Cocheu, OF Brooklyn. In passing on the value or
the securities he had reported on them as prime
They were Pennsylvania. NewNOrk central. ana
of similar classes, he thought. He was Jared
slightly when he learned their true nature.
The hearing was adjourned 10 next Tuesday.