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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
LEAVE TO AMEND.
Grantsd Complainant In the Case OF John
UrsIlo Against RCclna Buononno.

Judge Douglas. today. heard and grant
ed the petition OF the complainant In the
cause Of John Urslo VS. Rocina Buonon-
no for leave TO amend the hill In equity
filed by him. by making William II. Nc
Soley administrator OF the estate OF An
tonic Massaro. party to the proceed
ings. The changes In the bill are that
the respondent with the aid OF an at
torney and agent OF hers got the COM
plainant intoxicated
While he was thus fncapacitated ne
claims Mrs Buononno got him to convey
to her his interest In the Msssaro proper
~ for a very much less consideration
than he would have done had ne been
in his usual sober condition. IL Is sought
TO have this conveyance set aside.
Mr. Massaro owned an estate at the
corner OF Sutton and Sfruce streets.
After his death IL was sold by order OF
the Municipal court 10 pay his debts
There remains some $50 10 divide among
several heirs The complainant can now
follow this balance and prevented the ad-
ministrator carrying out the purpose of
the conveyance made 10 respondent.
The case will come up again on Sat
urday. Sept. 5th. on motion for a pre-
'lImtnary Injunction against the adminis-
traitor. There win be nothing done by
the administrator In the meanwhile.
Sheahan and O'Br,en are counsel fol
the complainant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
the GRAND CIRCUIT MEETING.

There Is a good deal of speculation
among local horsemen as TO whether the
ranarka atblA performance OF Dan Patch
m brighton Beach Wednesday. when ne
established a new worlds pacing record.
turning the track In 1.59 could nave peen
battered had the trial been made under
similar conditions at Narragansett PARK
A wear ago Dan Patch came unoer tne
wire at the local track In l:bs1s. ne Is
I'm better condition and faster now thah
then. and Driver Myron McHenry fs anx-
,or. 10 give him a trial at Narragansett
nark IL is not impossible that this may
he done during the Grand Circuit meet
there, Aug. n 10 Sept. o.
The speed possibilities OF. Narraganset'
mark are spoken of In the highest terms
nv norsemen from all parts OF the couh-
try. and the track Is now fast rounoins
into the best possible shape. In the as
sociation's booklet OF early closing events
this season Ia a page OF facts tending &c
substatntiats the associations claim tha'
n has the fastest track In the country
The following relate TO last seasons per
| formances there;
pan Patch made 1894 at Narraganset
park, Aug. 20, 1902 being the second hors'
| in the world TO beat two minutes.
The seasons race record OF 2.o2 wa
made at Narragansett park, Aug. 20. 1907
nv Anaconda In the free for all pace
Anaconda Is entered In the same even
thie year under the name OF Gelatin
King.
The Roger williams $4,000 event 10
21A trotters made a new record Tor a.
eight heat race.
Direct Hal got his record OF 2oaN J
the great Park Brew $4,000 pace. the rich
est ever raced for by a pacing class.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
FINANCIAL NEWS.

Lewis III. Tappan a. Co. In their weekly
stock letter say: We do not attempt In
these advices 10 forecast the future nue-
tuations OF the market, but instead. bring
TO your notice the fact that we think go
ing prices for good stocks are extremely
low.
We do strictly commission business
and all orders given US are forwarded 10
our correspondents, who are members OF
the several exchanges, for execution.
THE SITUATION.
Developments in the market during the
past ten days have borne out the aseer
ton that the swing of low prices like ev,
ery campaign I'm Wall street was carried
tg excess. IL would seem that the reacuon
experienced I'm the middle OF the week
was nothing more than a temporary turn
In an advancing market. Business condi-
tions and manipulative incidents point 10
a continuance of the strong market OF a
week ago.
AS warranting a continuance OF the ad-
vance the following facts may be broush'
forward.
The existence OF a large short interest
The Standard OIL interests have Deer
| particularly heavy purchasers OF the mar.
| ket IT being estimated that a heavy par
| OF their cash resources found Its way into
| the market. and their leading broker II
borrowing $50. 0000 900 on six months time.
The Vanderbilt interests have beer
| quietly but heavily investing In securities
while the Pennsylvania interests have sc
cured large amounts OF Reading.
The Morgan party has, II Is estimated
bought 200 600 shares OF steel. which a
the present time has not been sold.
The Gould interest has been a heav'
purchaser OF wabash and Missouri Pa
cifc.
A currency bill has been practfcall
agreed upon. which will (and the time
not far onO, appear in Congress
Wall street has not only liquidated 10
solid basis. but some distance below; an
investment interests all over the world
never so great In the aggregate as toda,
have received the benefit OF the liquids
| tiOU.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
He WAS
WEARY
OF LIFE
Thomas F. HsaIsy, Made Do.
spondsnt by wlfe's Conduct
Attempted Suicide Lastevsnlnf

Thomas r. Healey attempted to end his
life. at Pawtucket. last evening, by cut
ting has throat with a razor.
Healey. who - 20 years of age, resides
at l25 Columbia avenue. IN the FAIlawn
district.
His mind had been unsettled owing to
family difficulties
A wfdower with four children. he
sought for another helpmate. He seems
IN have made a poor choce. for his sec
ond wife has been before the district
court for drunkenness and is now serving
a sentence at the state farm.
Mrs. HeNley's conduct completely dis
heartened her husband, and he became 30
| dtsponaent that friends advised that he
| be watched best he should make way with
| himself.
At 6 o'clock last evening. he took his
| nor. went TO an out-bu1tding and SLASH
ed his throat.
| wound four inches IN length was
made but not deep enough to sever the
windplpe. or open any large artery.
| one OF his children discovered the at
| tempted suicide and gave an alarm
| Heaiey was taken TO the Pawtucke
| General hospital and was attended b.
DR.. Harrington.
The unfortunate man realizing that N
had failed TO accomplish his purpose
begged that something be given HIM tina
he might me.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
ENGAGEMENT RING.
Was Found Tied Around Neck Of Miss Brown
Who Was Drowned In Canada Lake.

Johnstown. N Y, Aug. Alt Is learn
ed now that the ring found on the body
OF Florence Brown who was drowned I'm
Canada lake. about two weeks ago. was
an engagement ring from George II.
Evans. who was drowned with her.
The day after the disappearance OF the
couple, Mrs. Biering. OF New York. sister
of the girl, told Evans guardian that the
young man had asked the girl to accept
the ring and marry him as soon as pos
eibis promising to break his engagement
with Miss Waert OF Pittsburg. Mrs.
Biertng did not know whether the ring
had been accepted by the girl or not. The
fact that II was discovered tied about
lirs Browns neck when the body was
found increases the theories suggested
I for the explanation of the double trag-
4 adv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
SUES FOR $4,000.
Mullen Was Injured When His Cart Was
Struck bY Z Trolley Car.

Frank Mullen who WAS seriously
,,,.as vhila riding along Hartford ave-
nc an June 27th by reason OF his tip
car, in which he was riding being struck
~, a trolley car. has sued the Rhode ISL
ena company 10 recover 5000 Mr.. Mullen
declares he is a skilful driver and had no
warning OF the approach of the car
which. he says came along at very
high rate OF speed until his cart was
struck. -
he was thrown from the cart to the
ground and sustained bruises and other
INJURIES to his back and legs Besides
,his his heart was seriously affected and
he aeclarer he IL unable TO do any work.
nv the force OF the collision his cart
was badly used up. John J. Cunningham
/ is attorney for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
SAIL DOWN TO GAY HEAD.
Big Party Of trcurs|onlsts to Take Trio
SUNDAY on the lirchmont.

There will be another chance 10 visit
famous ocean points within half days
sail OF Providence. for next Sunday the
Joy line steamer Larchmont will make
trip 10 Gay Head and should the weather
be favorable the passengers will be af-
ror,ied a chance to land and see the Gay
Head Indians. the famous clins ana tne
famous OK carts.
Points OF interest outside Of the nota-
BILE ones in the bay which can be sighted
on a clear day are DEVILS bridge and No
Mans Land and in addition the grand
ocean sail by daylight will be an unusual
treat for many.
The boat is arranged to start at 10 a
m, from the wharf below Point stree'
bridge and the number OF tickets Is tc
be limited. The excellent dinner service
will! be I'm evidence and the management
announces ell the features that go u
make up a pleasant trip.
The boat is scheduled to return to tn
dock about p. m, and IL the Gay u
nne very pleasant outing Is antici
pated-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21

There was q meeting OF the longshore-
men last night at the Labor Temple at
vhich nearly every dock in the city was
represented. The meeting was addressed
by r.. A. Ripley of the Electricu Work
ere union. Pres. William Tally. OF the
seneral teamsters. Mr.. Lawrence A.
Grace was I'm the chair and introduced
each or the speakers with appropriate re-
marks. After general discussion or the
labor situation the body voted 10 parade
on Labor Day and also TO hold an open
meeting next Thursday. when the charter
ana other paraphernalia for the organiza-
tfon would be on hand. The meeting was
20 largely attended that Mr.. Grace feels
highly elated over the prospects or
strong union.
The Coal Teamers union have decided
70 have a band In the parade for Labor
Day, and for that purpose have employed
the Hedley-Livsey band. The uniforms
for the occasion have arrived and are
very attractive IN appearance. The suit "a
be worn consists of n black shirt with n
white tie, brown duck trowsers and a
brown hat
The Journeymen BARRIERS union met In
COMMITTEES last night and decided 10 issue
the following notice 20 the master bar
bers OF this city In regard To the parade
vi iADor DAY througn tneir eecretarys
am Instructed by vote OF the Journey
men Barbers' union. No. 224. 10 inform
you that our members have unanimously
voted to participate In the Labor day pa
rade.
This n the hrst time that we Cas an
organization) have taken part In the cele-
oration OF Labor Day. day which has
been set apart by act 81 legislature for
every man who tolls 10 celebrate. We
therefore request and trust that you will
be generous enough 20 allow leave ~ ab.
ssnce 20 your men for this day.
When the master BARRIERS % olneyvin,
found that the union was 10 parade or
Labor Day they all with. one consent do
csded 90 close their Shops for that dav
II II hoped that the shops ~ this portion
of the city will do the same
There was meeting ~ the buildin
trades council last night for the consider
ting OF reports ~ the various COMMITTEES
on Labor Day preparations and the tran
saction OF the regular routine business
Beyond this there was nothing done
, any importance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
SHELL FISHERIES.

John w. Dodge Of harrington makes ap-
plication for one acre Of oyster ground
lying southerly OF and adjoining his other
land near Drownville.
George N. Bliss OF East Providence APP
plies for renewal Of lease No. 20, con-
tanning 2e.5 acres. being on lot ID.
Charles w. Paunelee OF Providence
makes application for 30 acres OF oyster
ground westerly of the upper part OF
Prudence island and near same.
William L. Sunderland OF East Proyi-
dence makest application for 80 acres OF
oyster ground easteriy Of the upper part
Of Prudence island. and for 20 acres west
erly OF said island and near same. Also
for 10 acres easterly and southerly from
Rock island.
Friday, Sept. 4. A. d. 1908, at 10 o'clock
a. m, at the once Of commissioners OF
she'll fisheries. state house, Is hereby
appointed the time and place for the
consideration of the same.
PHILIP III. WILBOUR
JAMES NJ WRIGHT.
JOHN II. NoRTHUP.
SAMUEL r. HOxSIE. JR.
WILLIAM T. LEWIS.
Commissioners of Shell Fisheries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises at 4Se A. m.
and sets at 6:G y. m. High tides at 7:os
a. m. and 7:3& y. IN.
The following vessels have arrived In
this port in the laet "a hours;
steamer Norman, Chase. from Phila-
delphia
steamer Iongfenow. Frederickson,
from New York.
steamer Connecticut Williamson. from
New York.
steamer I.archmont. Wilcox. from New
York.
steamer New shorehsm. Dodge, Block
Island.
steamer Mount Hope. Ricketson. Block
Island.
steamer Ruth n. Lutte. Fail River and
returned.
steamer city Of Newport. Rich. New
port and returned.
steamer Richard Borden. Brown. Fall
River and returned.
steamer Queen city. Gray, Tiverton and
returned.
returned.
Tng prudence. from Philadelphia.
Tug Joseph stickney. from New York
Rarge 8 n. Carleton. from Philadelphia
1889 tons ot coal for the Eastern Coal
company.
Parge Therese. Philadelphia. 1850 tons
of coal for John r. White.
Barge Marie. Philadelphia, icoo tons Of
\ coal for the Eastern Coal company
Barge Bizarre. Perth Arnhoy. 61 tons
/ ~ coal Tor Providence Coal company.
I Barge Banter South Amboy. 700 tons
~ Goa. for Pawtucket
Barge Advance. Perth Amboy. ~ tons
% coal FOR the Providence Gas com
pany
Barge Psltis Guttenburg. io60 tons Of
coal for Pawtucket
Barge susquehanna. wehawken. ~
tons ~ coal FOR John ". White.
Schooner Edith Oicott Harris. New
! port News. 1850 tons ~ coal for the East
. ern Coal company.
? Schooner Georgiaet,a. sullivan stone foi
! the city.
SAILED
. Steamer Connecticut. for New York
: Steamer Larchmont. for New York.
Steamer Jonsfeliow. for New York
q Tug Prudence. fcr Philadelphia
. Tug Joseph stlckney, for New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
TENNIS
CONTESTS
AT NEWPORT
One Of the Interesting Features
Today Was tho Game Be-
tween Ward and CIothlsr.

After yesterday's easy work in the ten
mis- tournament at Newport today was
particularly busy and fortunately 'ne
weather had changed IL was the pes'
that had yet been seen. the SKY ciear
and the air fresh and invigoratins' Inc
change of the weather and the return
OF many who had gone down TO the yacht
race made the gallery much larger ana
mora brilliant than it had been.
| The chief attraction was the match De-
| tvaan Ward and Clothier on the chhIh-
pionship court, though H. L" DooneIS
! and Mshony attracted a conslderaple
number who wanted 10 get a line on 'he
| chances OF the little Tnglishman.
Ward and Clothier are undauoteoly TUG
best OF the home players VINO entereo
| tha tournament and their meeting Was
| az great Importance. Ward was khsnuy
the favorite on the chance tnat ne hao
recovered his form OF the carry seaso.'
and Longwood during yesterdays lay on
In the doubles ne was plainly out OF con
alton. but ne has had little work since
then and was In much better shape To-
day. ,.,o a
struggle for the position at the net where
both PLAYERS are very clever, perhaps
| tia two hest we have. Ward depehoeu
} ,,no, his ouickness and his ability 10
siya nm the other mans play while Go
thier had a great advantage In MS reach,
From the back court Clothier uien
nassinR strokes down the SIDE INES ano
nlaced them very cleverly. Waro ulsu
iahh,ne tactics and frequently caught
~ annonent while he was running back
and unable 10 make a good smash. ward
sarx,ca was also an important factor
an nj. play and II was much more et-
tectiye than that of the young fhha-
delphian. s r.,o.A,a,
/. match was struggle 10 preaA MUS
! service Clothier succeeded In doing tn,' t
IN ths sixth game. After that ward
, ria wing fell off a bit and he lost his ser
. pice again in the eighth game, the las
. noint heing his double fault. Clothier toot
!. the set 90. Points:
wv 7 Clothier ...... asses 40; 3
q TT ward ........... 063lo 3 2-o:
THE noints IN the second set were close
A than IN the first, but Clothier won. IN
8 Phiiadelphian had great advantages
4 placing though he scored quite as man
II nointz nv serving Ward at the net as n
II ala by his own placing himself from tha
q zach broke service once IN the earl
Il games and Clothier did II again IN IN
e tenth taking the set Ga Points:
w J. Clothier ..54So42 400 SO;
II. Ward ......... 2lo 4s4 l--Sz'
p The third set was characterized by
snlendjd burst OF speed by Ward whe
the score was SO against him. He ra
Ave straight games for the set and allow
ed his opponent only six points in the nv
games. Summary:
II. Ward. M
w. ]. C1othier.
Ward started we'll after the rest b'
was plainly tired and Caothier finally rs
Il out at TO.
p Fourth round:
w. j. Clothier.
H. Ward.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
HAND
l TROUBLE
SETTLED
PaWtuckst Brewer and His Wife
ke Now Living Together and
DIvorca Decree Is Vacated.

Michael Hand. IT., the rich Pawtucket
brewer and his wife Annie Hand have
settled the disputes between them which
led 10 Mrs. Hand seeking and securing
divorce IN the supreme court Mr.. and
Mrs. Hand are living together again at
their home IN Pawtuc'xet.
!, Today John j. Fitzzgerald, counsel for
both Mr.. and Mrs. Hand went before
Judge Douglas and secured an order for
the entering OF decree setting aside the
previous dec,se OF the court divorcfng the
parties from bed and board. The decree
also allowed Mrs. Hand $40 a week all
mony.
Mrs. Hand asked for divorce on the
grounds OF extreme cruelty and conhn-
ued drunkenness. The case was carefully
heard by Judge Tillinghast who delivered
q decision which showed all the testimony
had been well considered
Mr. Hand was found not guilty on the
uAarge OF continued drunkenness. but
Judge Tillinghast found that he had been
91iilty OF acts OF extreme cruelty, when
pnder the influence OF fauor. The judge
made such n statement OF the case that
There seemed 10 be many reasons why
the parties should one forgive. and the
other mend his ways. IL Is very likely
the sentiments expressed In the opinion
written on the case by Judge Tfllinghast
had much 20 DO with the reunion OF the
parties.
The equity suit brought by Mrs. Hand
against her husband. his father and John
J. Fitzgerald. has also been settled. This
suit was brought to restrain Michael
Hand, Jr.. from disposing in any way
of his stock In the Hand Brewing com
Apany.
Mr.. Hand. senior, n was claimed had
had his sons stock transferred 10 him
20 that Mrs. Hand could get no alimony
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
JUMPED FROM BRIDGE.

New York. Aug n.--A negro named
Cody has successfully jumped from the
structure OF the new bridge being erect
ed over the East river known as the VII
liamsburg bridge.
IL was a drop of i7 foet. He was picked
I'M by a rowboat and recovered conscious
nees an hour later His body was pro-
tec,ed from injury by padding Cody
Jumped from the Brooklyn bridge year
ago
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
ended
LIFE IN
HOSPITAL
Adams, Who Shocklngly cut
Mrs. Gerald, Adopted Unusual
Method 10 Commit Suicide.

Salt Lake, Utah, Aug. H.-Andrew
Adams. a waiter, who on last Saturday
murderously assaulted and frghtfuliy
slashed Mrs. Jennie Gerald, Win razor
and then cut several sashes IN ms own
shnoat IN an effort OF self-destruction.
Committed suicide at Holy Cross hos
pital last night
He evaded his nurse and went into a
bathroom. got into the tub. and placing
hts mouth over the faucet, turned the
water on fun force. He clenched the
,aucet between hts teeth and held on un-
ri unconscious. He died within re"
r,,r,,,es II is believed that Mrs. Gerald
will recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
CATTLE and
POULTRY
POISONED
Farmers In kttleboTo Aroused
by tho Latest Acts Of I'm.
known MiscTaants.

The uoisonfng OF a second herd OF cat
tie and a large flock OF foul In the neasn-
borhood OF Bearcroft today. has caused
a stir of excitement among the farmers
OF Attleboro. Eight head Of cattle be-
longing 10 II. d. Butterworth are dan
gerously Ill. and the entire flock OF FOUL
belonging 10 r. A. Smith are dead OF
no,son which was mixed with the feed by
someone not yet known to the police
A clew, In the way of a largo quantity
OF poison stored in shed, has Deer
found and II Is believed that the person
who has been using II VIII be run down
The hans Of DIR. George Mackie was
noisoned last week. and half dozen
head OF cattle are dead az result. IL u
believed that the miscreant IS prompted
| by revenge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
FINAL DECREE.
Entered Today IN Partition Suit Of Annie
McManus Against Dennis J. Shea.

A fnal decree was entered in the ap-
pellate division OF the supreme court to-
day in the partition suit OF Annie Nc
Manus VS. Dennis ]. Shea, Jennie Shea
and william Mcintyre. The report Of
Commissioner Parker in the case is con-
firmed and he is allowed $50 for his SER
vices There are other expenses and
after all these are paid the complainant
receives sl1lA6s. Jennie II. Shea. $500
fer the payment az a mortgage on the
property sold. which mortgage was made
by Michael Mcintyre, and s1lAL6s Is
paid 10 Dennis J. Shea as trustee for
| William Mcintyre.
The property sold In these partition
proceedings was on Broad street, Valley
! Falls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-21
CONSUL
MANTON IN
The CITY
Former Providence Citizen Re.
turns From His Post In Uru-
quay TO Visit His Old Home.

Registered at the Crown hotel this
morning are Hon. BENJAMIN T. Manton
and wife from Uruguay. South America
Mr.. Manton and his wife are natives OF
this city but have spent the past 80 or
40 years OF their lives in the part of the
world that is below the equator. They are
here to epend a few months with their
friends and relatives. many OF whom
are ken known business men.
when seen this morning Mr.. Manton
had Just returned from a short call on
his brother. who Is In the machine manu-
featuring business on Waterman street
near the Seekonk river. He expressed
great pleasure I'm being able once more
| TO be with friends in his home town AND
IN. seeing the many progressive changes
which are going on In the city.
For "a years this gentlemen mas re
sided In Caionia. where he has represent
ed this country as a consul. he is tht
oldest living consul in the United states
service and has a record OF longer ser
vice than most men can point 10. Befor'
being honored with the position "hlci
he now holds Mr.. Manton was com
mander Of q sailing vessel that crulse'
In southern waters. one OF the points a
which his vessel tOuCnec pchhs -
In which he Al present resides. lhis wa
before the civil war. ssy
During that struggle his Vessei @us @
noble service for the union ana wheh th'
war was over. he returned 10 the occurs
ton OF his previous years. acagnl IN,
much property in the regions OF oouti
America IN ports at which ne toucheo
In dealing with matters pertaining 10 IN
. country be became so populariy known
} that he was given the post wbSh ne nov
Ais and has filled for so long une Il
such a creditable manner.
For some years he has reahzed ina
there were many benefits that otne
. countries we're deriving from trade VIII
q those southern lands which American
were not sharing in. and when ne cam
: 70 this country on previous visit
sou eht TO interest some OF our CONNER
cial men in a steamship hne 10 thos
y ports Nothing has ever resulted, now
q ever. and foreign countries still continu
10 get the bulk OF a vaststrade.
Mr. Manton says that Uruguay does
= commercial business with other countrie
a TO the extent OF over $O0.Ooo,co {
; this amount, England gets about % pc
cent Germany, France and other smallf
d European countries get the rest, TN
Il country getting almost nothing OF IT. Il
says that Americans do not realize wn'
4. a wealthy part of the continent they a.
II Ignoring. s .t.