davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
AT the STATE CAPITOL,

Preparation for winter are being made
at the State House and workmen have
placed temporary wooden stairway
about Ave feet wide over the marble stairs
leading from the south side OF the build
ing These stairs are provided with a
stout iron band rail that will doubtless
prevent many falls when slippery weather
sets In, for II n legislator stumbled on
the top OF the long flight OF steps and fell
the whole length the consequences would
be disastrous. The stairway leads from
the most westerly OF the three big doors
at the south entrance and mars 10 a GER
tain extent the vast expanse of white but
IL Is n case where personal safety Is OF
more consequence than mere appearances.
AL OF the state barber examiners were
In the Sixth District court this morning
attending the trial OF n barber who had
hired an unlicensed man TO work for
him On the intercession OF the exam
iners the man was released with n light
nne. as they considered the man who
worked without a license the chief cul-
prit. lie had not been arrested as yet
they stated.
Earnest Sprague. one OF Secretary OF
State Bennetts assistants who was re-
Gently married. has ret.Tned TO his du-
ties today. having taken an extended
tour and visited the points OF interest in
the national capitol
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
REFUNDED MONEY.
But EngsIhorn Has Not Heen Released
From CUSTODY at London.

London. Dec. Louis Engelhorn OF
New York, who was arrested at South
ampton Nov. 81, on the arrival there OF
the American line steamer ST. Louis on
the charge OF grand larceny has re-
funded the money he was charged with
having appropriated and has applied for
the withdrawal OF the proceedings
against him, saying he had cable dis
patches TO show his prosecutors had now
no wish to press the case.
An extradition warrant having been
issued, however. the United States en-
bassy Is unable TO stay the proceedings
and police officer is now on his way
here 10 conduct. Englehorn to America.
Englehorn will remain a prisoner until
the papers arrive. IL Is doubted here
II any extradition warrant can be with
drawn by process In the English courts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
CITY HALL NOTES.
Recount Nearly Ctmpisted-Pr,hats Court
In Session.

If the recount of the assembly vote
from Providence progresses as rapidly
as IL has been doing under the supervision
or the board OF canvassers and registra-
tion the last ward will be finished tomor-
row. The board is working today on the
Ninth ward and had completed it's count
of the Third district at noon. Should the
recount be closed tomorrow IL will bring
the work to completion week earlier
than last year. The official figures for
the entire city will probably be ready
for inspection by Friday morning.
DREDGING CONTRACT AWARDED.
The Joint standing committee on harbor
meet at noon today to consider bids for
for the 5000 worth of dredging in the har-
bor which was recently authorized by the
city council. The contract was awarded
10 j. 8. Packard. The committee on har-
bor comprises Councilman Charles Sis
son, chairman; Eouncilmen George w.
Parks. John c. Kingley and Thomas Arm
strong and Alderman Dennis IT. McCar-
thy.
The committee on claims had a session
at 2 p. m. in the office OF the clerk OF con-
mittees.
Tomorrow at 4 p. IN. there is TO oe a
meeting OF the committee on health in
committee room A.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01

FOLLOWING
UP CLUES
Trying 10 Discover Miscrsant
Who Attempted to Burn Tho
Solomon Hospital.

Developments in the investigation of
the attempt to burn DR.. James n.
Soiomon's hospital near Attleboro are at
a standstill, but II Is possible that new
clues may come 10 light at any hour.
II Is true the officers had their sus-
picions. A clue discovered shorty after
the arrival OF the police at the scene OF
the fire was followed "a hours before
being cleared and a person suspected OF
having some information about the case
was found to be entirely innocent
This started the police on another blind
clue. the investigation OF which had
developed nothing up to an early hour
this afternoon.
While the officers have little or prac-
ticaily nothing TO work upon. they are
In hopes, by hard conscientious work TO
unearth some clue that will lead to the
capture OF the person or persons I'm
plicated IN the affair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. Dac. 1.-Tradins was fairly
active at the opening OF the stock market
and the standard stocks displayed an un-
dercurrent or firmness. Some OF the spe-
cialties were easier I'm sympathy with a
break Of points In Republic steel pre-
ferred on the directors decision to the
declaration OF dividend. Otherwise
changes were OF little importance The
opening was irregular
Orders for round amounts OF Louisville
ana Southern Railway preferred forced
spectively. st, Paul Union Pacinc.
Wabash preferred. and Chicago a Alton
rose large fractions and the market gen
orally ruled firm. Simultaneous selling
OF Pennsylvania and Amalgamated Cop
per began when the advance was In full
swing and their relapse pulled the mar
ket back slightly. Southern Railway
preferred reacted point and Pennsyl-
vania, New York Central, Sugar and
Amalgamated Copper sold n per cent.
below yesterdays close. Westinghouse
Electric gained 2 and Metropolitan Street
Railway !. while Kansas city Southern
preferred and Metropolitan Securities
declined !.
There was another spurt In buying
orders which pulled the average Of prsccs
slightly over last night. The gain reached
as much as point only In Wabash pre-
ferred. Canada Southern and Wheeling
g. Lake Erie first preferred. Losses were
made by Sugar, Locomotive preferred.
Ice preferred and Realty preferred OF a
point, General Electric and Rubber Goods
preferred lts and Texas & Pacific Land
Trust Ia. Bonds were irregular.
ST. Paul ran rapidly TO across 40 and
there were also large taking OF Union Pa
cific and Southern Pacific which benefited
them a point. The strength OF these lead
ers impaired a good tone to the entire
market, but the demand fell off consider
ably before j o'clock. Delaware a. Hud-
son, Lake Erie e. Western and North Am
erfcan improved a point.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01

| be adopted whereby each member shall
pay dues as he earns certain amount
That is, IL a man earns only SIG per
week he shall pay a certain per cent or
that into the union. The same thing ap-
plies TO the man earning $40. TO some
this appealed as being the most just and
tho debate over the question was very
warm. Finally the matter was put 10
vote and defeated. IL was claimed that
the cause for the defeat of the motion
was the lack of a two-thirds vote but the
matter will be brought up again and de-
cided again. There were over 100 or the
members OF the union at the meeting, and
after the completion OF that amount OF
business the meeting adjourned
TEXTILE WORKERS OF PAwTUcKET
One OF the most lively OF all the unions
In this vicinity is that OF the Textile
Workers OF Pawtucket
The local is not so very old when CON-
pared with some that arc formed, but
when II comes TO activity there Is scarce
~ one that can touch II. The latest
idea OF this enterpnsing body is that of
having a ball on the 3lst OF December.
The affair is 10 be the second annual
sffair OF the kind for local 34s and bids
fair TO be the best that has been seen in
that city for some time past The ball
is TO be held in Alcazar hall on North
Main street and oxley's orchestra will
furnish the music
ELECTRICAL WORKERS MEET.
There was the regular meeting of the
Electrical Workers OF the city last even
Ing, where much OF the routine sort OF
business was brought before the body Cor
disposal.
The meeting was called to order by ;he
president and the minutes OF the last
session read and approved There was
q large attendance. larger than the ordln-
airy for the reason that at the last session
the weather was such that but a few of
the members cared to face the conditions,
and, too, II was but so recently after the
big meeting OF the union that many did
not feel that they were warranted in at
tending. Last evening, however. there
was more than the full attendance and
the consequence was that much busi-
ness was accomplished
In the course OF the hearing of the
reports OF the several committees IL tran
splred that the membership body mad
several new names to present for the ,on-
sderation OF the union. These were all
taken In and their limitations followed.
After the disposal OF the remainder OF
the regular business that was 10 come be-
fore the meeting there was some general
discussion Of matters pertaining 10 the
organization. One OF the principal topics
OF the evening was the matter or ,he
nominations for the officers who will rep
resent the union for the coming year.
There were no visitors at the meeting
and the communications that were re-
ceived were OF the uninteresting sort and
were disposed OF I'm very short order.
All the reports OF the committees showed
that the conditions OF the trade were i'm
proving all the time. After the dlsposi-
ton OF all the business that was 20 come
before the meeting adjournment was in
order
There was one other meeting during the
evening but most OF the business that
was done was Of n nature pertaining 10
the local itself and could not be given
TO the public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01

A copy OF the charge has been sent 20
Presiding Elder Charles s. Wing. OF the
New York East conference at Brooklyn.
who is the presiding officer OF the ec-
oiesisstical court, in which the trial will
be held.
The specific charges which are five in
number. arc brought by the Rev, George
A. Cooke, OF the New England con-
ference, and the present pastor OF
Trinity church az West Medford Mr..
Cooke is the author OF pamphlet issued
several months ago and widely circulated
throughout the Methodist church which
discredits Prof Bownes teachings.
IL Is claimed that large number OF
Methodist clergymen are Interested I'm
the present charges and IL is also stated
that luther T. Townsend OF Brookline.
Mass, who was professor in the theo-
logical department OF Boston university
for q years. assisted I'm preparing the
specifications OF the present charge.
The first specification claims that the
philosophers views concerning Deity are
contrary TO the plain teachings OF the
scriptures. while the second aocusat tion
states that his views OF the inspiration
and authority OF the holy scriptures are
also contrary 10 those scriptures.
The third charge Is that hts notion OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
ALLOWED TO REMAIN.
Rcgers al Work In Pawtucset but Con
parIons VIII Be Dsported.

Samuel IT. Rogers. the man who was
discharged from custody by the depart
ment OF commerce and labor on Mon
day. after being detained on Ellis Island
for nine weeks today entered the employ
OF the American Textile company at
Pawtucket
Rogers and two others named Dune
low and Duquency. arrived from Eng
land nine weeks ago. and IL was alleged
that they were under contract 20 work
for the American Textile company there
by violating tho contract labor law.
Rogers was discharged. while the other
two were ordered deported 90 England.
whence they came.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01

the statement is contrary. not only 70 the
scriptures but also the ritual OF the
Lords supper In the discipline OF the
church.
The fourth charge refers to his teach
ings OF eschatology, which Il is declared
are directly contrary to the scriptures
and the Methodist standards OF faith.
The last specific charge Is that Professor
Bovine dscriminates views OF Christian
experiences that are contrary TO the
plain teaching OF the holy scriptures and
contrary to the established doctrines OF
the Methodist episcopal church.
In speaking OF Professors Bowne's s
views the Rev. Mr.. Cooke said that he
considered them 10 be extremely and
dangerously rationalistic.
However, a church trial will give him
an opportunity to defend his teachings
before a tribunal composed Of his peers -
Referring to Professor Bowne's stand
ing in the church and Methodist circles
generally the speaker said that Per
haps the philosopher was one OF the
most distinguished ministers I'm the de-
nomination. but the moro distinguished
he Is the moro harmful his influence be-
cause If his teachings are subversive OF
the vital doctrines Of Christianity. De-
nomina tional pride impels US 20 overlook
his teachings for the sake Of retaining
in our ranks a man OF his distinction.
But love OF the truth should be stronger
than UNCONVENTIONAL PRIDE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01

Seven years ago the State OF Illinois pranted
90 the Physicians Institute Of Chicago a charter
There was need OF something above the ordI-
nary method OF treatment for chronic diseases
something moro than any one specialist or any
number OF specialists acting independently
could 90, so the State itself. under tho powers
granted 1t by Its general laws, gave the power 70
the Physicians Institute 10 furnish 20 the sick
such help as would mako them well and strong.
Ever since It's establishment this Institute has
endeayored In every Possible way TO carry out
the bcnelcient laws OF tho State.
realizing The value OF electricity In the treatment
OF certain phases of disease, created under the
superintendent of its stan Of specialists an
electric belt, and this belt has been proved 10 be
OF great value as a curative agent. From time
20 time 10 has been improved until II reached
that stage OF perfection which warranted Its
present narne of "Suprcmc."
his belt Is the most effective OF all agents IN the
cure OF rheumatism, lumbaco, lame back, nefv-
Gus exhaustion. weakened or lost vital functions,
yarlc9cele. kidney disorders and many other
This "supremo Electric Belt- ,s made IN one
erade only-ie0 guage-there Il no better ele, trio
beit made and no better belt can be made
whenever In the opinion OF our stan OF special.
ISIS the wonderful curative and reyitalizing
iorces OF electricity will cure You We send yoli
free o' nll cost, one Of these Supreme Ficctric
BELTS lt s not sent on trial, Il Il yours 10 keep
oreyet Without the payment Of one cent OThis
fenerous offer may be Withdrawn at any time 50
you should write to-day for this free "suprems
Electric Belt" 20 the Physicians InstitutA,
~ Unity Building, Chicago. III.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
MUNICIPAL COURT.

The administration account Of William
NJ Brown was settled I'm the municipal
court this morning
The petition for an administrator for
the estate of Edward F. Butler was
granted.
The administration account for the es
tate OF Cyrus w. Lincoln was settled.
Administrators were appointed for the
following estates: Hezekiah Martin,
Honora o'Sullivan and Della A. Regan.
Several wills were admitted To proba te,
including those for the estates Of atilda
G. Stuart and Betsey l.. Wilson.
The administration account for the es
tate OF Fannie NJ. Ward was settled
Permission for the sale OF personal es-
tate OF Lorenzo Travers was granted.
In the following estates Inventories
were accepted: James N. Maxon. Harry
j. Eagan. Ruth NJ Bagan. Mary s. Gard
liner, John Prior. Thomas Prior. Gather
Inc T.. Prior and Thomas Tetlow
Notice was ordered in connection with
the list OF claims rendered for the estate
OF Amelia NJ Hussey
Permission was granted 10 settle up
the estate OF Charles McCae.
Permissio nwas given TO pay 10 a
minor the share due I'm the Estate Of
Theresa T.. Mulvey.
Notice to creditors was granted IN the
matter Of the estate Of Catherine F1tz-
gerald.
A PUBLIC REQUEST
In the will of Anna r. Rsa. filed IN
the municipal court this morning. the
Charitable Baptist society. commonly
known as the First Baptist church. Of
this city, IL beneficiary in the sum OF
800.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
Dull BUSINESS.
Cauls ss Shutdown Of Mills at Uyhrligs,
Mas,

Uxbridge, Dec. 1.-The textile workers OF
Uxbridge are feeling the effects OF the
dull period In the woolen and the cotton
manufacturing industry severely. The
Calumet and Heckla mills OF the Calu-
met woolen company are shut down and
fivc hundred employees are idle. II is not
known when these plants will be reopen
ed.
A general reduction in wages has been
ordered by the North Uxbridge Manufact-
uring company. makers OF cotton goods.
About 200 hands are affected.
The cut down Is general In the cotton
mills at Saundersville. Whtinsville,
Ffsherville and Linwood, about 1900 oper-
atives coming under the order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
Canal
TREATY AT
COLON
Document Arrived There Early
This Morning on Steamship
City Of Washington.

Colon, Dec. LIS n. m.-The Panama
from New York. Nov. "a, having on board
the canal treaty arrived at Colon early
this morning. Senior Bsprilla the min
ister for foreign affairs OF the republic
OF Panama, arrived hare from Panama
last night and the treaty was turned over
to him this morning. lie then left for
Panama. taking tho treaty with him.
The United States cruisers Atlanta and
Nashville and the auxiliary cruiser May
flower have arrived here.
The United States battleship Maine and
the auxiliary cruiser Dixie are also here.
GOING BACK no COLON.
New York, Dec. l.-Dr. Amador and
FREDERICK Boyd, special commissioners
from The Republic OF Panama will sail
for Colon today on the steamer Sequence,
having completed their treaty mission to
this country IN two weeks.
IL In expected that as soon as they
reach the isthmus n constitutiln will be
framed and arrangements will be made
for the early election OF a president and
other permanent officials for the republic.
Carlos Arosemena who also was n mem
ber or the commission remains at WASH
inBton as secretary OF the new legation.
MAY BE SIGNED TOMORROW.
Panama. Doc. lit is considered prob
able hero that the canal treaty will not be
signed until tomorrow. Ramon Villarino
has been appointed confidential agent OF
the republic OF Panama, 10 Ecuador.
Manuel Coralles has been appointed con-
ndential agent OF Panama TO the Cuban
republic
BUSINESS IN NORMAL STATE.
New York, Dec. i.-Among the passen-
gers who arrived today on board the
steamer Alliance from Colon were Lieu
tenant Commander William Braunersreu-
ther OF the United States cruiser Dixie,
who was captain OF the port at Manila
for three years and who is on sick leave
The passengers say that quiet prevailed
at Colon and that business had assumed
its usual course. IL was denied that the
prisons were filled with political prisoners,
but about fso persons in all. IL was said
were deported for showing discomfort
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
HOFFMAE'S ANSWER.
Continued from Page One.)
GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER.

This afternoon an agreement was
reached by which the indictment against
Hoffman for murder was mol pressed and
he pleaded guilty to a charge OF man
slaughter.
tence were then heard by the court.
Judge Wilbur imposed sentence OF ten
years In states prison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
CAFES YAGHI SAFE

Houston, Tex, Dec John w. Gates
private yacht RoXana, which left New or
leans about week ago for Port Arthur
Tex, and reported as long overdue has
reached her destination I'm safety.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
PROF. BOVINE GETS NOTICE
Of CHARGE Of HERESY

f.-PA SERVED Prof. BORDEN
WRITER ON PHIL
ECCLESIASTICAL COURT
ANSWER TO THE oHN-
DOCTRINES WHICH ARE
ESTABLISHED STAND
METHODIST CHURCH."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
TO CONSIDER IARlff CHIMES

Manila. Dec. i.--Governor Taft has Just
appointed a mixed commission OF officials
connected with different departments OF
the government and business men OF this
90 consider and recommend n new list OF
tariff changes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
DETECTIVE OleS OF MS WOUND

Chicago, Dec 1.-Detective Joseph
Driscol, who was shot in the fight in In
diana with the three car barn bandits,
died at the Mercy hospital today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
HOUSE

When the house convened today Mr..
Cushman CRep. Washn) was sworn In as
member.
When Mr.. Payne IN. " moved that
when the house adjourn that II be until
Friday. Mr.. Williams, the minority leaier
asked that 30 minutes on a side be given
for debate, whereupon Mr. Payne asked
that unanimous consent be given as de-
sired by Mr.. Williams. The speaker In re-
peating the request first used the word
debate" then said 80 minutes for talk"
The motion was adopted on a division
by 97 10 81. Mr.. Hull (Repn.. Ia) rising to a
parliamentary inquiry. said he understood
consent was given for debate on the ques-
ton OF adjournment and asked what was
before the house. The speaker replied
replied that consent was given TO talk"
when Mr.. Dearmond (Dem., Mo- was
recognized
Mr.. Dearmond amused the house for ten
minutes by likening the present procedure
OF congress to the Alphonse. CASTOR and
Leon scheme OF politeness.
ION the question OF adjournment OF
the extra session the Alphonse OF the
senate. is saying to the CASTOR of she
the CASTOR Of the house Is saying TO the
Alphonse OF the senate After you, my
dear Alphonse.' and Leon standing OFF
at a distance Is saying How magnfff-
cent, how magnanimous. how strenu-
ous' democratic laughter). But. aside
he is giving this expression. L wish l
had four years OF my own in that dear
White House at Washington, ID. c. This
spectacle has to be gone through with
because no more important matters are
to be disposed Of"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by N. CURTIS
FLETCHER & CO.. street floor. Banigan
Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
An Electric 4.
. Belt Free
Send Your Application At Once To
The Physicians Institute.

They VIII Send You Absolutely Free One
OF Their 100 Guage supreme Electric Belts,
the Belt Which Has Made so Many Wonder
ful Cures-You Needn't send Even Postage
Stamp, Just Your Name and Address.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-01
DEADLOCK
BETWEEN
HOUSES
Both Branches Of Congress
Were In Session Today, but .
Little Was Accomplished.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The senate was
in open session 90 minutes today. After
receiving a number of bills, resolutions
and petitions and after spending some
time in executive session the senate ad-
tourned until Friday.
majority OF the bills offered were
for private pensions and not OF the pc
titions for the expulsion Of Mr.. Smoot,
(Republican, Utah)
AS usual Mr.. Cullom. (Rspublican,
Ilipois) called up the Cuban reciprocity
bill. but as no one manifested a desire
to address the senate upon il, the bill
went over.
The senate went into executive session
at 1880.