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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09

line on the day the counts were received.
he being so certain OF his count that he
was prepared 10 go the limit.
Mr.. Hall counted the dots. lines and
curves number OF times, cutting the
blanks up and carefully going over the
pieces. lie finally finished up by using
white ink to oblterate each dot, line or
curve counted and thus verifying his
count. Then he went 10 the trouble OF
the first man I'm line and waiting six
hours for the privilege OF getting his
count In first He had two counts in,
vary one number.
Mr.. Hall won n small prize In the pre-
vious dot contest of The News and he
has won n good many prizes offered by
newspapers at different times. He won n
$50 prize offered by New York newspa-
per for the best 20-word telegram Of con-
graduation on the occasion OF Admiral
Dewey's marriage. He sent: Accept
our best wishes May the union you have
made be as strong as that you so glori-
ously defended"
Nathan Kaufman. winner OF the sec
ond prize OF 500 is manager OF pre-
cious stone company's office at Room 81.
256 Westminster street He was attracted
by the contest and he spent his time
counting the dots for the interest Il af-
forded him rather than with hope OF any
reward. He cut the blank UP into small
pieces and counted the total several times.
He assumed that his only count was cor
rect. and so II proved to be.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
ONE WITNESS
ONLY FOR
DEFENCE
Richardson Poisoning Trial at
Chelsea, Mass, Comes to a
Very Sudden Close.

Chelsea, Mass. Ian 9--For two days
ardson poisoning trial with the expecta-
tion that each would bring a decision in
the case They were disappointed We'd
nesday and Thursday. but today when
the taking OF evidence closed within
short time OF the opening OF the court and
Lawyer Bartlett for the defence had be-
gun his argument, II was clear that the
end of the hearing was not far off.
The defence, which began the presenta-
ton OF It's case yesterday afternoon.
rested after calling one witness. this
morning. and that one was on the stand
only about ten minutes.
She was Miss Llsle. who attended Mrs.
Harley Richardson, mother OF the de-
fendant, and the alleged victim OF the
daughters attempted poisoning after
Miss Richardson had been arrested. She
stated that she was not present when
Miss Richardson was searched after the
arrest, but that she came into the room
where Mrs. Richardson, Dr. Kinney and
the police matron were a few minutes
after the prisoner had been searched.
She said that she was very nervous and
asked Dr. Kinney 10 give her n bromide
powder. The doctor witness said stated
Miss Idsle said that a few minutes later
Miss Richardson asked Dr. kinney to
give her a bromide powder. and the doc
tor made the same answer that she had
TO Miss Lisle. Miss Richardson then
asked that the doctor examine two OF the
powders which had been taken from Miss
Richardson's stocking when she was
searched by tho matro nand leave them
for Miss Richardson, IN case she should
need them during the night.
On cross-examinatton Lawyer Jones
asked n Miss Richardson did not ask DIR.
Kinney 10 return the powders. Miss
| Lisle Insisted that Miss Richardson re-
, quested that two OF them DE examined
1 and left for her TO take. She said that
she sent for Dr. Newton after Miss
cause OF any alarming symptoms on the
part OF Mrs Richardson, but because her
medicine had run out, and the woman
was troubled with insomnia.
4 At this point the defence rested.
| Dr. Kinney was recalled. She denied
| that on the night OF Miss Richardson 8
arrest. Miss Lsle had asked for bromide
| powder. This concluded the prcsentatio
or evidence In opening his argument for
l the defence Mr.. Bartlett said that the
whole case rested not upon the question
! OF probable cause" but on the question
| whether the court was satisfied that n
| crime had been committed. As n was
necessary 20 prove this. before probable
cause could be found. Mr.. Bartlett said
that the defence had been entirely direct
cd toward proving that a crime had not
been committed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
COAL FOR
SCHOOLS
BOUGHT
Brown & Sharpe Mig. Co. Give
School Committee 1000 Tons
Soft Coal at Cargo Rate.

There is no immediate prospect that the
public schools of the city will suffer be-
cause OF lack OF coal and this because
OF the public spirit manifested by the Of
ficials OF the Brown e. Sharpe Manufac-
turing company. This company. while II
had n contract for coal with dealer
out of town. decided 10 supplement Its
supply by purchasing cargo Of soft
coal. This coal was handled by the East
ern Coal company for the company.
The officials OF the company. after as
pertaining the amount OF coal on hand,
reached a conclusion that 1t could spare
1000 tons for the public schools, and noti-
f1cation was sent Chairman DIR. w. +.
Gleason. DIR, Gleason was recently APP
pointed committee OF one by the execu.
tive committee OF the school committee;
20 purchase coal and he last evening
closed contract with the Brown 4
Sharpe Manufacturing company at the
price fixed. which was cargo rates. The
coal will be delivered as soon as possible
and with the coal that is now on hand
Z Il Is not believed there Is any need OF
immediate apprehension concerning the
fuel supply for the schools. The coal
should carry the schools over January
and February.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
HEALY IS
ENTITLED
TO RELIEF
Decision Of the Appellate Court
In Case Involving the Right
Of Easement.

An opinion was handed down by the
appellate division OF the supreme court
today In the case OF James IL. Healy ct
al. VS.. Alice Kelly.
The court is OF the opinion that the
effect of the deed OF Hewitt In ls47 was
TO carry title to the middle OF the way
called Federal street. to Michael Me-
Kenna. ancestor in title 10 the complain
ant and hence TO them.
While the street was shown on a plat
of land belonging TO Hewitt. in which
the lot In question was not included, he
owned the lot abutting on the street and
therefore. as his deed OF lots on the
north side carried title 10 the centre OF
the street. while he owned the lot I'm
question on the south side and II passed
to his grantee and so on TO the complain
ants. who have title subject 10 the ease
ment Of a way. not by reason OF owner
ship on a plat. but by bounding on the
street.
The respondent claims that the com
plainants title I'm the street cannot ex-
tend beyond the line of their lot This
is true but IL does not establish the re-
spondents right TO maintain the fence
between Federal and Gesler streets. be-
cause the complainants are entitled TO an
easement I'm the street TO it's full length.
IL would be absurd 10 hold that an owner
had an easement only between the lines
OF his lot. for he would then be shut Off
on both sides and thus be deprived OF the
use OF the street A previous obstruction
OF the way by the grantor to the com
plainants for which the respondent
brought suit does not amount to an
abandonment OF the way, IL II would at
all. when, as IL appeared In that case.
the width OF the street was disputed and
the respondent claimed the obstruction
to be within his own line.
Tho maintenance OF steps by the re-
spondent I'm the street was not an ex-
elusive possession. They were for the
more convenient use of the way In going
from one street 10 the other. Anyone
entitled 10 use the street could use the
steps.
The complainant is entitled TO the re-
lief.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
OVERRULED
Demurrer in Case OF B. S.
BIaisde|I VS.. Catherine Harvey.

rescript was handed down on the case
OF Bertram S. Blalsdell VS. Catherine
Harvey by the appellate division OF the
supreme court today.
The bond in question having been given
to the person holding the office specified
in the statute and being conditioned ac-
cordlng to law, the court is Of the opin-
ton that the msdescriptlon OF his affairs
Is not fatal defect Assuming the all
legations In the declaration to be true.
there has been a breach of the condl-
tions by reason OF the failure of the
assignee TO repay the proceeds OF the as
signed estate to the assignor And we see
nothing in the terms Of the bonds which
prevent the maintenance OF the present
action.
Demurrer overruled and the Ease re-
mitted TO the common pleas division OF
the supreme court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. Jan. 9--Opening dealings
showed very heavy transactions in the
Eries. Missouri Pacific. Atchison, Balti-
more and Ohio. Rock Island and several
other prominent stocks Gains did not ex-
ceed ~ I'm any OF these. In Erie there
were running sales OF $1,000 shares In the
first preferred OF $500 shares and In Mis-
souri, Pacific and Atchlson 5000 shares
each. Reading opened down point and
Baltimore and Ohio was shaded on run
Sing sales from !. above last night TO u
below.
There were many cross currents In the
very active trading OF the first hour but
the free market for stocks was obvious.
The large offerings TO realize were read
lily absorbed and there were strong ad-
vances at many points while at others
the selling was taken without material
setback The wabashes were lifted
each and the Eries rose a point or more
on enormous dealings. Rock Island pre-
ferred rose point but the common rose
only fraction. Gains OF point or more
were made by Missouri Pacific. Kansas
and Texas preferred. n. Y. Control.
Southern Railway. Peoples Gas. Republic
Steel preferred and some less prominent
stocks. The Pennsylvania group including
Reading. Sugar. United States Steel
stocks, the local fractions and the Pact
fics were held back somewhat by active
realizing The movement had spent Its
force TO a degree at IL o'clock and the
market duieted down.
Profit taking affected the Eries for a
time. carrying the common back the best
part OF n point. The rise In Rock Island
stocks was wiped out and Reading fell
nearly 9 points under last night. Union
Pacific. Southern Pacific and Brooklyn
Transit were then taken in hand and
lifted "A point or more checking the de-
cline elsewhere but not recovering the
general strength of the market which be-
came dun and irregular. Bonds were
firm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Henry Dc Worms, Baron Pirbright, died
today a. London. lie was born In 1910.
IL ~ officially announced that the self
styled sultan OF Achin (Sumatra, Dutch
East IndiesD has rendered his submission.
The American made spars intended for
the Shamrock III have arrived at GAS
gov. The hollow mainmast. excluding
the topmast, Is s. feet in length.
The Brazilian government a cablegram
from Rio Janeiro says has decided 20
send n special mission 20 Bolivia 10 bring
about satisfactory solution OF the Acre
question.
A portion % the plant OF tho Federal
Manufacturing company I'm South Chi
cago was destroyed by FIRE today The
main building was burned 90 the ground.
The loss Is estimated at $4,000.
At dinner given 10 the clergy Of
Denver Bishop Matz has announced that
on Dec. 10 the pope conferred upon fath-
er Henry Robinson. vicar general of Col
orado. the title of Monsignor. This is
the first time this honor has been con-
ferred upon a priest OF tho Rocky Noun
tain region.
According 10 an unofficial report. ~ n
Nreeland, president OF the Metropolitan
Street railway system OF New York, Will
60 TO London TO manage the Nerkes'
tube or underground railway When
questioned regarding the rumor Mr.. Nree-
ing simply that he could not discuss the
matter Just now.
A resolution 10 change the name of the
Protestant Episcopal church 10 The
American Catholic church" introduced
in pursuance ~ suggestion from the
annual rN eenryen,ion s M san y, snfs,gG ~ tn,ri.
torial convention. has been rcc1nsidcrcd
~ the concluding session and tabled un-
al the next annual meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
DRUGGISTS
ACTED AS
DOCTORS
Charge Made Against Austin and
Russell One Held for the
Grand Jury.

The state board OF health Is In pursuit
OF registered pharmacists whom they ac-
cuse OF illegally practicing medicine.
II has long been a custom for persons
TO seek advice and medicines for the al
deviation OF slight physical Affections at
the corner drug store.
Latterly. and because a good many of
the proprietary medicines are marketed
reproductions OF standard prescriptions
for ordinary complaints. the druggists
have supplied the remedies which have
afforded relief from dyspepsia. indiges-
tion. headaches. from whatever source at
tributable, rheumatism, etc.
In nine cases out OF ten these services
have been I'm the line OF accommodation.
but there are certain physicians who OBJ
ject 20 the public thus being accommo-
dated, for IL takes revenue away from
them
Some OF them-a good many OF them
prescribe preparations that are put up
for general sale.
The price per bottle, bought over the
counter, may vary from 30 10 75 cents
but II small portion OF the contents of
one OF these bottles is poured into another
bottle and labelled Take one teaspoon
full after each NEAL Il means 81 10 the
doctor who makes the call and 90 cents 70
the druggist who puts up the prescription
out OF his ready made stock. with enough
left i'm the bottle 10 nil four or more such
orders.
In the name Sf the law. TO prevent a
citizen being sold the same medicine OF a
reasonable basis. TO stop people from get
ting a little bi-carbonate of soda TO re-
lieve heartburn, a dose of pepsin 10 allie
viate the pangs of Indigestion, a dash OF
aromatic spirits of ammonia In glass
of plain soda to cure a headache a cor
rective acid to knock out rheumatism, the
druggist who for a few cents. for tho
price OF bottle or box Of preparatory or
standard medicine delivers the same, is
to be hailed into court and bound over
TO the grand jury.
In the Sixth district court today two
complaints were heard.
Alonzo o. Austin of 279 Broad street
and William Russell. Jr. OF 9i3 Eddy
street were placed on trial for alleged
illegal practice OF medicine.
The police officers were used by the
state board of health, who testified that
they visited these drug stores, complained
of being ill, were asked by the respon-
dents what their illness was how they
ate. slept, etc. and were prescribed for.
Some paid as high as 50 for the medicine
and advice given them.
The respondents did not deny that they
| had furnished the states witnesses with
medicines.
The officers, garbed In citizens attire.
| called at the stores OF the respondents,
claimed that they were III. stated what
their symptoms were and were then given
the remedies which were produced as
tangible evidence today.
The contention OF counsel OF the state
board of health was that I'm putting the
IN 10 wit 10
dents diagnosed and treated their sup
posed ailments. Such course on their
part was practicing medicine.
Austir was found probably guilty and
held for the grand jury In $500. Surety
was given. Russell was discharged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
new LAWS
PROPOSED
IN HOUSE
Text Of Bills That Were To-day
Presented by Representatives
AIdriCh and McHugh.

In the house OF representatives today
three bills were presented, which are of
considerable Importance. The first was
presented by Mr.. Aldrich, which proposes
an amendment 10 Chapter 500 OF the Pub
lie Laws This amendment, If passed,
will deprive the senate OF some OF It's
power. The amendment is as follows:
Sec. g. whenever at the commence
ment OF any session OF the general as
sembly there shall be In office any per-
son appointed by the governor, when the
general assembly was not in session. to
hold office until the next session thereof.
and the governor shall not within seven
days after the general assembly shall be
I'm session, nominate same person as re-
quired by law TO AL such vacancy for the
remainder OF the term. the senate my
elect some person TO All each vacancy for
the remainder OF the term.
Section SIS OF said chapter Is amended so
as 10 read as follows
Whenever at the January session OF the
general assembly the governor shall not
In the month OF January make any OF the
nominations or appointments 10 office
which he is required by law TO make at
said session. the senate may elect some
person to the office In respect 10 which
each nomination or appointment shall not
have been made.
A bill presented by Mr.. McHugh pro-
yides that no minor under 16 years OF age
and no womaI shall be employed I'm Ia
boring In any manufacturing or mechan-
ical establishment between the hours OF
$3.50 D. m. and $3.50 n. m. save when neces-
sary to make repairs 10 prevent the IN
terruption OF the ordinary running of the
machinery. The bill calls for printed
notice OF the number OF hours work ex-
pected OF the employees TO be posted in
the room where the employees may work
The penalty for each violation is not less
than $40 nor more than 800, and certih-
cate OF the age OF a minor. made by him
or by his parent or guardian. at the time
OF his employment shall be conclusive
evidence OF his age upon any trial of any
person other than the parent or guardian
for a violation OF the preceding section.
Another bill presented by Mr.. McHugh
provides:
mo amendment shall be made 10 the
charter OF any municipal corporation In
this state unless such amendment shall
have been first approved by majority OF
the electors qualified TO vote for the may
or OF said municipal corporation"
This bill IL a duplicate OF bill present
ed at the adjourned session. which was
not reported back by the committee 10
which IL was presented.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
EJECTMENT SUIT
That Of Mitchell Against Buffin
Decided for Plaintiff.

A case OF trespass and eJectment was
heard In the common pleas division OF
the supreme court this morning. brought
by Mary 4. l.. Mitchell against Harry w.
Bufnn.
The plaintiff claims that she leased a
house TO the defendant. who used IL as
a paint shop and as she claims, did not
pay his rent
She demanded possession, but he would
not leave. The defendant states that he
thought during the latter part of his
tenancy he paid rent weekly, yet he was
hiring by the month at a fixed rate.
He further claimed that the plaintiff
was indebted to him for work done which
reduced his debt account
Verdict for the plaintiff. John r. Bea-
gan for plaintiff, James A Williams for
the defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09

Philadelphia. Jan. s.-chairman Gray
was absent from today's session OF the
etrike commission because OF slight
illness. Brig Gen. Wilson acted as chair
man.
Counsel for the non-union men present l.
ed the indictments and pleas OF gulity
OF certain union men for acts OF law
lcssness and showed that members OF the
miners union invariably became their
bondsmen.
lawrence Jenkins OF Parsons. deputy
sheriff in Luzerne county during the
str.ek was recalled. He testified OF many
instances when he and other deputies
were sent different parts or the county
n TO quell disturbances He said a state
or lawlessness existed.
Rev. Carl Hauser. a Lutheran Slovak
sminister OF Freeland. testified that when
ne was asked to oflciate at the funeral
Of a non-union man in the Panther Greek
valley. he had the greatest difficulty In
getting pail bearers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
FOR $1,000
Daniel F. Grady Sues Home Fire
and Marine Insurance Co.

A suit o5-tioOo has been brought against
The Home Fire and Marine Insurance
company by ID. +. Grady and it will be
tried In the common pleas division OF the
supreme court.
Daniel +. Grady or this city insured a
building which he owned The defendant
corporation issued a policy OF insurance
upon the building and It's furniture for
1900. aErl' 81 any damage which might
occur 10 ,jse same.
The building was totally destroyed by
fre a short time afterwards. and the de-
fendant agreed 10 pay the sum.
But as nothing has been heard from the
company the plaintiff has brought suit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
COMMITTEES ORGANIZE.

The Joint committee OF tho city council
on printing met In committee room A az
o'clock this afternoon and organized
by electing Councilman Higgins chair
man.
At II o'clock this morning the committee
on relief OF disabled hremen and police
men met In the mayors office and elected
Mayor Miller chairman and authorized
him 20 accept all bills for the committed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
WINNER
OF FIRST
PRIZE
Charles F. Hall, Who Took
$40, Successful In Public
Competition.

The principal prizes in the News dot
contest, which were awarded yesterday
were delivered during the day to the win
ners. while the winners OF the 20 small
prizes Will or have been paid the prizes
The winner OF the first prize OF $40.
Charles +. Hall. is now a substitute let
ter carrier and he resides at Is Wendell
street. He spent a good deal of time In
preparation and he was the first man In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
NOT PRIVILEGED
Court Says Broker Should Have
Answered Question.

A rescript was handed down from the
appellate division OF the supreme court.
THIS morning. in the case of Dwight NJ.
Downes, against Mary M. worch. exec
utriN.
a question was asked n broker. which
ne refused to answer. The rescript was
as follows:
The record shows no reason why the
witness should not answer the question
propounded. A broker is not privileged
witness and which he may not be re-
duired to answer questions as TO account
10 other people. yet he may properly bo
required 10 answer questions as 10 an ac-
count standing I'm the name OF the testa-
tor Of the respondent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
CRACKS FORMED
In Arches Of the PfQCuratie
VsCchia at Venice.

Venice, Jan. 9.-cracks have appeared in
the arches Of the Procuratie vecchie. on
the Piazza OF st. Mark. Investiga tion
shows that a portion OF the facade has
become detached and that immediate and
extensive repairs are necessary TO pre-
serve these historic Venetian structures.
1he palaces on the north and south sides
the Piazza OF ST. Mark were at one time
residences OF the nine "procurators," the
highest officials I'm the Venetian republic
after the Doge. whence their name procu,
rate. The procuratie Necchie or north
wing was erected i'm li96-l520.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
BARK SEIZED
italian V1ssoI In Trouble al
MonteyldeO.

Montevideo. Uruguay. Jan. 9.-The Ital-
Ian bark Maria Madre has been seized by
shs civil authorities here at the suit of a
German firm. Her captain refused to
recogniEe the right Of seizure and de-
msnded the immediate release OF HIS YES
eel This n is expected will be granted
after an Inventory has been taken. N
lead 10 serious complications. The gov
<rnmcnt officials and the italian legation
have reached an agreement permitting
the captain and crew Of the Maria Madre
- remain on board during the embargo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
BROKE CONTRACT
Charge on Which Silver Spring
BI0acheTy Sues Smith.

A ease has been brought against John
N. r. Smith. by tho Silver Spring Bleach
ing g. Dyoing company.
The plaintiff claims that the defend
ant signed three years agreement 90
work as fireman In the shop. The de-
fendant has left and the plaintiff sues
him for $1,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
BELL BOY SHOT
Byrd Killed by Another EmpIOye
Of Chicago Hotel.

Chicago. Jan. s.-Fred Byrd, colored.
bell boy at the Lexington hotel. was shot
and killed last night by Walter Edwards.
another colored employe
The shooting took place In the corridor
on the nth floor OF the house and alarm
ed tho guests. many OF whom rushed
from their rooms. Edwards escaped. The
shooting was the outcome OF quarrel
earlier i'm the day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-09
ALL UNION MINERS.

Bevier. Mo. Jan. a.-All the Central
Coke and Coal company's miners are now
members Of the United Mine Workers of
America. the mines here having Just been
organized at the request OF the company.
The central company formerly was
strongly opposed to the recognition OF the
union The whole coal mining Industry
OF Missouri is now organized and yearly
agreements have been adopted