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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
SHOT THROUGH A TUBE
Live Dogs Demonstrate That Sailors Can
Escape From Submarines.

The much discussed question OF the
feasibility OF escaping from submarine
torpedo boat in case of an accident to
the machinery has been settled 10 a con-
siderable extent by experiment with live
dogs on Newport, the torpedo tube be-
ing use az the means OF engreSs
IL has been feared that when the boats
we're submerged the sailors would he
forced 20 drown or smother in case OF
inability TO raise the craft TO the surface
and the problem has been a vexing one
The torpedo tube was suggested and It
was thought by como officers that the
compressed air charge used would kill
a man before 1t sent him through the wa.
ter.
Five dogs were placed in the tube and
lifted snugiy up against wooden wad
on the Holland boat Shark and the ami
msls expelled by the air. Two dogs were
used and both came TO the surface un-
injured and swan about apparently none
the worse for their experience as pro-
jectilcs.
II is probable that test with man
will be made before long unless there Is
a real serious need 10 try II on. then the
men will be glad TO utilize this means OF
escape
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
n. Y. HOUSE FOR MRS. SULLY


New York. Dec. A-Dsniel J. sully.
the buil cotton operator. who is having
things all his own way on the cotton os /.
change just now. has bought the new
American basement dwelling at East
sixty-second street from the building
frm OF william Halls sons.
The house has been held at s2s5. 900
and is one or the finest Of the many
ldgh rriced speculative residences built
In the Fifth avcSue district I'm the last
f9w years. IL IL a six-story structure
OF "A lot 27xico feet. and Ia furnished
with an electric passenger elevator.
n was said yesterday. with the appear
ance OF authority, that Mr. Suly will
present n deed OF the house on Christ
mae morning 90 Mrs. Sully. She was
Miss Emma Frances Thompson. oniv
daughter of u. 81 Thompson. general
manager of the Robert knight Cotton
nliAt, the lsrgess In the world.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
$15O,O0O
FIRE IN
WESTERLY

Westerly was visited last night by one
the most destructive fires in Its his
|ry. which swept through the Brown
ock. one OF the finest structures in the
wn. and inflicted damage OF nearly
30, 600.
The fire was discovered just as the
rks we're locking up the Beehive store
hen Maurice Lynch saw flames near
BE- cashiers desk. Several men made an
|effectual attempt TO smother the flames
|It II was speedily seen that IL was OF
i use and an alarm was sent In.
The fire was soon beyond the control OF
h. Westerly department and even with
IT, assistance OF the Pawcatuck firemen
/ that could be done was 10 save ad-
lining property. the effect of the pitiful
|reams OF water on that raging furna &C
ing hardly noticeable
The residence OF Mrs. T.. r. Brown
ross the street and the Mantle bank
hiding we're both endangered but were
we'd after good fight The Boston
ore and the Beehive dry goods house.
|hich occupied the lower floor Of the
lock. have each a loss of about s25 900,
is estimated. and I'm the law Office OF
|Idge j. W. Sweeney were the records
the Third judicial district. AZ these
|cre in "A fire proof safe IL is thought
|ey will be found TO be all right
Other offices burned Ns~a those OF
larry Il. Agard. Hon. Joseph G.. Moore.
|ntal rooms OF DIR. stanton. Offices OF
r.. MAY and Hiliard and the banking
IONS Of the Mechanics Savings hank,
|bw I'm process of liquidation.
The more valuable papers Of this insti-
tion are in a safety deposit vault 81
II Washington National bank but the
her papers were In large freproof
fe and may be all right. There were
SO the local Offices OF the Prudential
surance company. Westerly and Watch
i II Ice company. Styles photogra ph
|udio and the millinery rooms of Miss
|ealy.
All carried some insurance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
Differed
ABOUT THE
FINANCES
|embsr Of Woonsuckst Church
Explains Nature Of Trouble
With Pastor, Rev. S. 3. Dunn

The matter of the differences between
ev. s. r. Dunn. pastor OF the First
resby terian church OF Woonsocket and
8 flock. is being discussed I'm that
cinity, and yesterday w. w. Ander-
,n. who was till recently treasurer
ade an explanation or another side Of
matter. He said:
Permit me to ask how a minister who
|Bs received N7 per week for the past
rec years. or nearly 800 per year. can
starved by the people OF his church
hen they have never at any one time
we'd him more than $40? At that time.
ov. 10. 1903, a congregational meeting
as called 20 consider the finances OF the
'lurch, and $50 OF the amount due the
ustor was raised on the spot. The
|Ddy, and j. A. Park was appointed
easurer OF the finance committee to
andle the finances OF the church from
ov. 10 to the end OF the church year. I
ave since learned that the people owe
Q minister less than $40 at present"
In regard TO Mr.. Anderson's statement
relation 20 his receiving 81 "A week
r three years and that only $40 was due
IN at any time, Mr.. Dunn said:
lin that statement Mr.. Anderson
)dges the issue, which is as TO ths
iymcnts OF the Presbyterian church
',dy here 10 me From the Presby-
rian board In New York I get $S25 a
bar in monthly instalments OF ss7.os
his church has obligated itself TO pay
q s515 per year In weekly payments.
|nounting 10 sl1.oS per week. As I said
fore the Presbytery and as ! said In
@ church meeting. l3 weeks were al
wed To lapse In which 1 received only
+. Several times flve or six weeks past
thout any payments being made to me
all by the church trustees. and on
Nc occasion, rs | said. In i3 weeks I re-
lived from the church only SIS.
AT one time my church here owed me
bout $3.50. When / presented my reSigna-
|on Last November that caused a furry,
'nd payment OF s55 was made 10 me
,me days before the church meeting.
that when the church mot I was owed
. the time. as was stated IN the meeting.
y. At times when the church owed me
oney. as ! stated at the Presbytery.
,ero was money I'm the treasury and II
as withheld | would say also that I
not blame all OF the members or the
Irish. as the majority OF them were
aking their regular payments and the
oney was held back"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
CHRISTMAS DAY At posToFFIcs.

City Division--Carriers will make the 6
and 7:9 a. m. and the 9, and 10 p. m de-
liveries.
The street boxes OF the entire city will
be collected by the carriers on their 7:So
a. m. delivery. After p. m. collections
will be regular.
The carriers window will close at L. m
The general delivery window will close
from IL m. 20 8 y. m.
Tho box window will close after II m.
The stamp division will close from Il m.
TO 8 p. m.
The registry division will close at L. m.
The money order division will be closed
the entire day.
The mailing division will receive and
dispatch mails as on other days.
Elmvood. North and oineyviile stations
will t-e closed after Il m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
FINE EXHIBITION OF MEATS.

A remarkably attractive display %
Canadian Christmas lambs and heavy
northwestern beef was made at the
South Main street Market today and.
with the exceptionally good array Of
Vermont turkeys OF choice selection, at.
tracted much attention. The ensemble
was such as would have delighted the
great feeders of old. when tables had 10
groan under their loads OF toothsome
ediblss or collapse. The South Main
Street Market never did such n rushing
ante Christmas business rs that recorded
this year. Good management. good goods
and polite attention 10 customers has
brought 90 this market a large clientage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
PROMISED POSITION
Because He Didn't Get the Job Major Lin.
coin Sues for $3.50 for Services.

New Haven, Dec. e4.--Because he be-
lieves political promise should be as
good as a bond Major William A. Lin
coin has brought suit against tho estate
of the late Judge Julius c. Cable, OF this
city, for 1850. which he claims TO be due
him because OF the Judges failure TO APP
point him to office. Major Lincoln says he
worked for Judge Cables appointment on
the promise that he was 10 be appointed
messenger OF the court. After Judge Ca
ble's selection he says he was turned
down. and received only s. for all his
trouble. His bill is as follows.
Nov II. 1875.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
SPECIAL hoMEsEEkERs' Excua.
SIONS

Via the Nickel Plate Road Extremely
low rates to all points In the west and
southwest. First aud third Tuesday OF
each month. TO April. 1904. Good return
limit. Full particulars OF local agents.
OF write r. z. Payne. Cen'l Agent, Buf-
falo, ~. Y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
NEW EXPRESS TRAIN. PROVIDENCE,
PAWTUCKET AND BOSTON.

Commencing Monday. December 2sth.
the train service between Providence.
Pawtucket and Boston will be further
improved by the addition of new ex-
press train, 10 leave Providence on week
days at 1900 a. m. Pawtucket II :0s,
running express to Back Bay. due 1856.
and Boston Terminal. 1900 noon. Re-
turning, leave Boston 400 y. m. Back
Bay i:O4. due Pawtucket 4:53 and Provi-
dence 500 y. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24

Mother-Tommy, what's the matter
with your little brother?
Tommy-He's crying because I'm eat
ing my cake and won't give him any.
Mother--Is his own cake finished2
Tommy-Yes'm and he cried while !
was eating that. too.--New Yorker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
Low RATES WEST VIA THE NICKEL
PLATE ROAD

Special one. way Colonist tickets TO
west. on sale first and Third Tuesday.
each month to April. 1904. II going West
this winter. see local agents. or write
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
one Fare. Plus $500 from Chicago Round
Trip Rate Via Chicago Great west.
ern Railway.

To points IN Old Mexico. New Mexico.
oklahoma. Missouri. Kansas. Nebraska
and Colorado. Ample return limits Tick
ets on sale nee. 18th 1903: Jan. 5th and
10Th. 1904 For further information an
ply 10 J. r. Elmer, O. r. A., Chicago. III.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
)on't Become
An Object

} Aversion and Pity. Cure Your Cold
and Catarrh, Purity Your Breath and
Stop the Offensive Discharge.
Rev. Dr. Bochror. of Buffalo, says:
Nv wife and | were both troubled with
|stressing Catarrh. but We have enjoyed
eedom from that aggravating malady
bee the day we FIRST used Dr. Agnew's
|tarrhal Powder. It's action was In
|Pntaneous. giving the most grateful re-
within ten minutes after fret appIi-
|tion.
|Use Or. henew's Liver Pills. 50
Doses, 10 Cents.
SOLD Bv w. N. MEEK
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24
90 More Than Hall Fare From Chicago
Via Chicago Great Western Railway.

To points I'm Colorado. Kansas Mis-
',uri New Mexico. Oklahoma and Texas
ckets on sale Dec. lst and 18th. 1908:
nd January 5th and 10th, 1904. For fur
or particulars apply to J. p. Elmer. G.
| A.. Chicago. III.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-24

] carried some insurance.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-07-14
RESCUED FROM
RIVER PIRATES
LAM CHING WA AND HIS COMPANION RESCUED ON
JUNE "a FROM CAPTIVITY BY RIVER PIRATES IN
SHING TUCK DISTRICT-NEWS OF RELEASE OF PRIS-
ONERS WAS BROUGHT BY NIPPON MARU.

Lam Ching Wa the wealthy Honolulu Chue merchant who
captured by river pirates the last month"; has been released
News of his release brought yesterday the mail the Nippon
Mar The information OF the release OF Lam Ching contained in
letter from his Canton partner the Sing Chong Company this
place.
appears that Lam travelling French steamship between
Canton and the native city OF Hung Sang On June number OF
pirates who had boarded the vee cooc passengers seized the
vessel when about miles Canton All of the vauab that
could be secured transferred several unks that
waiting for the vessel spot agreed upon by the bands OF p
In addition the valuabes in merchandise and Lam
Chinese merchants seized hostages and
taken by the pirates This the last that heard here of the
capvites until the arrival OF the letter by the Nippon
that the pirates took their the district OF
Shang Tuck The prisoners well cared for by their the
latter regarded them good collateral that must be carefully guarded
and kept alive heavy money expected
meanwhile the French consul heard the seizure
the vessel he appealed the Canton for assistance IN
hunting down the perpetrators of the outrage force OF government
They searched the where the pirates
thought gone with their loot and This pirates
presence soldiers and deserted their capve and
plumber sought safety the mountains Lam and his
companions found by the July ust thirteen days after
being caught by the pirates
The Judge Of Shng Tuck awarded Lam $500 damages
against which the had occurred Lam we'll
according last advices his captivity had caused him
due illness
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-07-14
BIG SISAL FARM
OVER AT HEE|A
w. H. PAIN AND EDMUNDs ISSUE
A PROSPECTUS FOR A QUARTER
OF A MILLION ENTERPRISE.

A prospectus has just been issued for
the Hawaiian Sisal Company" which
proposes with a capital of S250OOO to
engage in the cultivation of sisal on
an extensive scale on the lands of the
Heeia Agricultural company and of
the Kaneohe and Kailua Ranch lands
adjoining.
The projectors of the company are
w H, Pain and H. w. S, Edmunds, the
fefmefspf whom is to be the treasurer
and agent of the company and the lat
ter the general manager and secretary.
The stock is to be Issued in $4,000 shares
OF $40 each, $500. 900 of which is to be is
sued forthwith and to be paid for by
subscribers ,one fourth at the time Of
subscription. and one fourth each on
October l, 1908. March 1. 1904 and June
/, 1904.
1t is stated that Pain and Edmunds
have leases Of ,270O acres OF Heeia Agri-
cultural company lands and about TO-
900 acres of Kaneohe and Kailua lands,
the later to come into the possession of
the lessees as 1t is needed The rental
for the Heeia lands is $4,000 year and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-07-14
THE LAWS AND
THE JOURNALS
THE SESSION LAWS oF 1908 WILL
MAKE A HEAVY VOLUME FOR
LAWYERS.

The session laws of 1903 will make
one of the biggest volumes of the kind
oil record. 1t will contain nearly a
hundred laws which were enacted by
the session just closed. Secretary
Carter is preparing to print the laws
and has employed expert assistance to
index it. The lack of proper indexing
has been a subject of much criticism
of Hawaiian law books in the past.
The preparation of the regular session
laws was begun as soon as hat session
ended and the volume containing them
might have been issued before now. 1t
was thought best, however, to have
the laws all in one book and the end
of the special session was therefore
awaited. Copies of the laws are in
much demand among attorneys and the
new book will be a welcome addition to
many libraries.
The original Senate journal of the
regular session has been completed by
Secretary Savidge and is bound and
ready for Carter. This copy remains
in the archives of the secretary's office
here. the copies sent to Washington be-
ing printed copies The Journal makes
1O24 full size typewriter pages and Is
bound in three heavy volumes.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-07-14

A suit in which a Hilo jury awarded
damages of 5000 for the inhiction OF
wounds which cost a seven year old
boy one of his eyel, was decided today
by the Supreme Court, the lower court
being sustained on the law points rails
ed. Judge Little instructed the jurors
to find for the plaintiff and left it to
them to settle the amount of damages,
and the jurors fixed it at 5000, though
the evidence showed that the plaintiff
was only seven years old and had re-
ceived severe injuries in the face, re-
sulting in the total loss of sight in one
eye.
The suit was brought by one Victo-
Paiama. 1t was the old story of a
know was loaded" He pointed the
gun at the plaintiff. with the usual re
suit in such cases as the opinion of the
court, by Justice 0albraith, says. The
gun was loaded With birdshot, which
struck the plaintiff in the face. A suit
for 81, 900 was instituted against the
father of the boy. The facts were ad-
mitted but 1t was claimed that the par
ent was not responsible. The decision
of the Supreme Court says:
There is no dispute as to the facts
in this case. Infancy alone is relied on
as a defense. This is not sufficient.
The evidence shows that the shooting
was not accidentally but was done in
thoughtless or careless wantonness.
There could be no serious question
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-07-14
FRANCES GREAT HOLIDAY
AssocIated Press cable to the star.

PARIS July 4The anniversary OF the fall Of the Basie
celebrated here today with enthusiasm
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-07-14
GUN CLUB OFFICERS.
Temporary Officers and Committees are
Appointed.

The Honolulu gun club has two COM
mittees at work on arrangements for
the permanent organization and an
other meeting will soon be held to
adopt bylaws and elect permanent Of
ficers. Jesse Woods has been elected
temporary president of the club and
j, f. Fullerton temporary secretary.
The committee on bylaws consists of
j. Harvey. II. ID. Couzens and BILLY"
Cunningham, with Woods a member
ex-officio. The committee on grounds
consists of e. w. Quinn j. Harvey, j.
r. Fullerton and ]. Markham. The
committee will select grounds and re-
Fort to the general meeting of the CLUB.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-07-14
THE MANNICH
CASE OPINIONS
RINGING SENTENCES OF JUSTICE HARLAN IN SUPPORT
OF THE DOCTRINE THAT THE CONSTITUTION IS
THE GUARANTEE OF ALL WHO ARE UNDER THE
JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES.

the opinions the United States Supreme Justices
Mankich the mall Judge
District Attorney BreckOns and others The dissenting opinion OF
Harlan be a document full of orcbe
the and though the prevailing
with by members OF the bench and bar
much the law journals all
country striking has done much
attention to the appealed case from Hawaii.
Haans expresses opinion by members OF the bar
the decision Of the may prove disastrous
for the Islands in future lays down doctrine under which
Congress power constitution governing POSSESSIONS
take the fundamental OF the
expressed Judge Estee who thought
would be better with the constitution unaaby
tended here
Justice Harlan Chief Justice Fuller and Justices Brewer
gave history annexation and the gang and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-07-14
$4,000 PAID FOR
95, 600 ACRES OF LAND
SAMUEL PARKER AND ANNIE T. X PARKER MAKE A
LARGE PURCHASE OF LAND ON HAWAII-LUCY X
PEABODY AND OTHERS CONVEY NINE-TENTHS IN
TEREST IN A LARGE ESTATE AT WA1MEA.

deed showing the biggest real deal ade in the islands for
long time placed of record this morning with the registrar being
the $4,000 OF land Hawaii Samuel Parker
and Annie T. K Parker for consideration OF $rI25oo by Lucy X
Peabody and others
The Lucy r. Peabody Lucy X Hehnques Maela
aanu Reeves and Edgar Henques In consideration of the
payment OF cash they convey SaNuel Parker and Annie
k Parker nineens of the land known the Ahupuaa of Wao
oa Wamea Koala Hawaii consisting of $4,000 excepting
the land which known kakaua the homestead of
ueu surrounded by wall and used stock paddock
The privilege of extending treeourhs inch the
obtain domestic purposes The deed fled
by Robertson Wilder and called for the of S56 stamps
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-07-14
THE Pope HAS HALLUCINATIOuS
lie HAS REACHED A STAGE NOW WHERE HE IS STEAD
lily GROWING WEAKER-THE CHARACTER OF HIS
HALLUCIN.&TIONS MAY BE JUDGED FROM A PkEV-I
Gus DISPATCH REGARDING A BLACK SHADOW.
Associated Press Cable to the Star.

ROME Italy July I4The Pope very restless this morning
He aucnaons These the character indicated
ago when he began imagine that great black shadow
approaching his bedside But These haucnaons take many
The physicians attendance their bulletins that
he better this evening but that he steadily growing weaker
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-07-14
Continued on page y.

Not a minute should be lost after a
child shows symptoms of cholera in
fantum. The first unusual looseness
of the bowels should be suti. ,ent warn
ing. II immediate and proper treat
ment IL given. serious consequences
will be averted. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the
sole reliance of thousands of mothers
and by ITS aid they have often saved
their children's lives. Every house
hold should have bottle at hand. Get
1t today. 1t may save life. For sale
by all dealers. Benson. Smith & Co..
general agents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-07-14
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The notice of stockholders in incor-
porated companies Is particularly di-
rected to the following remarkable
statement of facts.
There is one corporation in the isl-
ands which has been doing business for
over ten years and which $ not Affect
ed by either hard times or flush times;
it's Withdrawing stockholders have al
ways received not only every dollar
paid in on their stock, but good and
substantial accumulated profits. 1t Is
called the Pioneer Building & Loan
Association of Hawaii, and has just
moved it's Office to No. 122 King street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-07-14
FOR
LOST EYE

The VALUE A HlLO JURY Pun ON AN EYE OF A SEVEN
YAR-OLD BOY BLINDED BY A CARELESS GUNSHOT
WOUND-TWO DECISION BY THE SUPREME COURT
ON APPEAL FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-07-14

that as a matter of law the infant was
liable for the injury inflicted Under
such circumstances it was not error
for the court to direct a verdict for the
plaintiff. leaving to the jury to deter
mine the amount of damages"
The syllabus says: In an action
against the father for damages result
ing from the wrongful act of his minor
child of the age of seven years and
nine months, it is not error for the
court to instruct the jury that the
father is responsible in damages Where
the evidence clearly shows that the
minor itself would be liable at the
common law"
The court also rendered a decision,
by Justice Perry, in the case of l.. All
10 VS.. c. Bolte and the Kaneohe Ranch
Company. This was a suit involving
Kaneohe water rights, which the plain
tiff withdrew some months after bring
ing it, asking for a decree dismissing 1t
without prejudice. The defendants
contested the right of the plaintiff to
withdraw having a decree against them
which would be a bar to future action
while the plaintiffs desired to take ac-
ton in another way and insisted on a
dismissal without prejudice" The cir
cult Judge refused to say either with or
without prejudice. The Supreme Court
remands the case and orders decree
of dismissal without prejudice, saying
that the circuit Judge should have
stated in his order that the case was
dismissed either with prejudice" or
without prejudice.
N%,%@%@<&<@%@~ ~~~@%@<3%@<@<&e
for the Kaneohe lands $3.50 an acre. 1t
Is proposed to plant sisal at the rate of
260 acres a month, and in the mean
while cultivate quick growing crops
such as manioca, tobacco, pineapples,
castor beans and perhaps jute, ramle
and abutilon fibre.
The prospectus estimates with sisal
at nine cents a pound, the annual earn
lngs win be 2l0 per cent on the called
in capital of 5000 900, and that with sisal
a only three cents pound there would
be a profit of fourteen per cent on the
capital.
The prospectus is quite extended and
devOtes a good deal of space to par
ticulars and details of the cultivation
of all or most of the crops which it is
proposed to raise