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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
SAID HE WAS SENATOR'S SON.
A. c. Owen Alleged to Have Posed as
 s. R. EIkfms, Jr.

A. C. Owen Alleged to Have Posed as
 S. B. EIkfns, Jr.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-Alfred Cros- by Owen, twenty eight years old, who says his home is in Washington, was locked up at police headquarters charg- ed with passing two worthless cheeks on the Waldorf Astoria and Fifth Ave nue hotels The police believe they have the man who has been spending the last few weeks in the west charter ing special trains and posing as the son of Stephen B. E1kins.
 Word was sent from Chicago that the real Stephen B. Elkins, IT, was in that city and that he had learned that some onerhad been travelling across the country telling railroad officials he was the son of the United States senator from West Virginia.
 Owen took 8 suit at the Waldorf-As- toria, and Manager Boldt cashed for him a check for $50 drawn on the El- kins National bank and signed by P. B. Elkins.
 sI am Senator Elkins' son." he said, land am little short of ready cash." 1"
 He went from there to the Fifth Ave- nue hotel and engaged a room The clerk of that hotel cashed check for $5 to Self. signed by s. B. Elkins, IT,, and drawn on the Elkins National bank
 When arrested Owen simply said that he was well acquainted with Sem ator EIkins and his son and that he would get out of the trouble all right He claims to have been a lieutenant in the United States navy. The police say that Owen was dismissed from the navy in December, 1902, on charges of failing to pay aErEs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
FOUR ROBBERS CAPTURED.
Said to Be Implicated in Stealing Jew
 el Case Worth S2OOO.

a
 Winnemucca, Nev, Aug 21.-Shcrtf Lamb of Humboldt county has captur- ed four men at Loveaeck, who, it is alleged, have been operating through this section very successfully for some time past. The four men boarded two freight trains fifteen miles east of Lovelock and robbed several men they found riding on the train, beat them and threw them off the swiftly nov ing trains. Patrick Welsh of Palisade, Nev, was shot three times after being robbed and died later from his wounds
 The men are further accused of hay ing been implicated in the stealing of the suit case of MT and Mrs Harvey Mrton of Montreal which contained $2,0OO worth of jewels and $4OO in cur rency, August 13 from a passenger train.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
Erie Man Drovned In Toronto Ray

TORONTO, Aug. 21.-The body of John Clarke of Erie, Pa, has been found in the bay here. He was on his way to Toronto in reply to telegram announcing the death of his brother. Money, watch and chain were found on the body. Ess- police are making an investigation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-21
Kaiser to Desixn a peace Frae.

BERLIN, Aug. 21-The Boersen Zei- tung says Emperor William intends to suggest design for a flag of peace to tho peace congress, which meets al Rouen Sept. 23
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25
Bookn on Ships ana Trai1x

Many of the transatlantic liners afs
now equipped with circulating libra
ries, some steamships having upward
of half a thousand volumes, princi-
pally "seaworthy stories," but good.
ly supply Of substantial reading as
we'll. Other lines will probably fol.
low suit. Nearly all Of the better
trains in transcontinental service to-
day have circulating libraries cper.
ated on the same principle in the mat
Ter of exchange of books as obtains
on board the European vessels. This
system allows of a passenger borrow.
ing book from one library end ex,
changing same for another Work on
ceturning car or steamer urSn pay
ment of a nominal fee.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25
he Prourass OF ca.

Notwithstanding the advanss OF
electricity, the consumption of gas
goes on increasing, thanFs to cooking
stoves and penny-in-the-slot meters
Statistics co.So1led for the Gas World
Year Book" sh,w that in the United
Kingdom is manufactured yearly 1885,.
1856 900 cubic feet in a single year
The gas cooking stoves in use in
creased II per cent; the number now
in use is we'll over 100000 stoves.
Penny y-in-the-slot consume1> increased
l8 per cert, and have al.. mounted
we'll above 1000, ,000.-London Mail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25

dering marriage prohibitive vary. The
laws of many states prohibit misce-
genation.
In Illinois, the fonoWing are causes
for divorce: Natural impotency, pre-
existing marriage, the statutory Of
tense, willful desertion for two years
without reasonable cause, habitual
drunkenness for two years, an attempt
upon the life OF the complaining party
by poison or other means showing
malice, extreme or repeated cruelty or
conviction of felony Or other infam-
GUS crime. The complainant must
have resided in the state one whole
year next before the filing of the bill
unless the offense or injury complain,
ed Of was committed in the State or
while one or both Of the parties re-
sided in the state.
The foregoing examples are sufficient
release for those suffering from mar
ital woes in the different states
In the aggregate there are no less
than forty recognized causes for di-
vorce in the various states of the
union.
The proposed refusal Of all clergy
men to perform the ceremony between
persons, one Or both Of whom have
been divorced, would result in many
instances only in inducing the parties
to consummate their marriage before
civil officer authorized to perform
The ceremony.
Not until fedora statute is enacted
making marriage and divorce uniform
throughout the United States can the
present confusion, irreooncilable cor
fiiet and hotch-potch Of state laws be
avoided and the evils of divorce rene
iied.--James; H. Brown
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25

when business was dull, the two young
merchants visited back and forth. One
cold, blustery day, when customers
were few, Clint sat behind the stove
came in, and John stepped forward to
wait on her
II am soliciting subscriptions for an
organ for our church." said she.
Now, solicitors of this character
were numerous in that town, and mer-
chants used to try to dodge them, since
it was not deemed good policy to re-
fuse to contribute. So John was con-
siderably pleased with himself when
a happy way out of his present diff
Guilty suggested itself to his quick
mind.
'You will have to speak to the pro-
prietor about that" said he, politely.
"You will find him very liberal man
He is back there by the stove"
John grinned as the young woman
approached Clint and stated her case.
How much are the merchants gen
orally giving?' Clint asked, with grave
interest in the cause.
Some are giving as much as dol
lar she answered, but we are CRATE
full for any sum. however small.
"John.' said Clint. with an air of
authority, give the young lady 50 out
Of the drawer
And John, Of course. had to do it
2roealTn Eagle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25
Advance of the Sparrow.

Tha much-hated and sometimes ma,
ligneA English sparrow is gradually
making its way all through the west
ern part of the country. 1t has been
seen for some time past in the north
eastern part of New Mexico, and has
recently been noticed at Albuquerque
Thus it seems to be spreading south
and southwest, and may be expected all
over the more temperate part Of the
restern region.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25
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Like Men or Like Brutes.

GEsS!s''
The late John Sartain, the eminent
engraver of Philadelphia, knew Edgar
Allan Poe intimately. He was free 70
admit that Poe in his youth had been
somewhat profligate, but he always de-
MED stoutly that in later lifo the poet
was anything like the drunkard gos-
sip paints him.
"At the University Of Virginia." Mr.
Sartin once said, Poe did drink too
much. In the middle CT his freshman
year there he gave a peach and honey
party. Peach and honey was the drink
of those days-a mixture of honey
and peach brandy that was as over
powering as it was sweet and pleas
ant
ssPoe sat at the head of the table
Boys he said to his guests, shall
we behave like men or Ike brutes? p
Like men, OF course senior
answered in rebuking voice.
Then" said Poe, "Well all get
drunk for that is something brutes
never do. New York Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25
TIE O1-5 KENTUCKY HOME.

The sun e7siras bright on the bayonets
aai=t the guns,
On tie cannon in the common and
the square;
There is music in the buge and the
rolling Of the drums.
And there's music of the rifles in
the air;
The militianGn are mounting guard
before the old jail door,
The mountaineers are massing for
the fray,
And it's getting mighty lively in a
dozen ways or more,
In my old KENTUCKY home so far
TIE orchards are in blossom and the
perfumed air is sweet,
Oh, the face of nature never was
more fair;
But the Colonels are a-shooting at
others on the street,
And the mountaineers are out upon
a tear
For it's summer in Kentucky and with
out a feud or two,
Without a chance to stab and shoot
and slay,
7 ifa wO116 not ha worth living where
the meadow grass is blue,
In my old Kentucky home SO far
away. A.M
Rochester Post-EXpress.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25
SALE OF COCAINE RESTRICTED
Attorney General Murphy Explains
Purpose of the Law.

Purpose of the Law.
Attorney General George W. Muir
ply has addressed the following COM
munication to DR.. R. B. King, of
Helena, president of the Arkansas
Association of Pharmacists:
'.In answer to your communication
calling my attention to the section of
the act of the general assembly ap-
proved May s, 1899. providing that
it shall be unlawful for any person
to sell at retail cocaine or any of
it's salts to any one except physi-
cian,' and asking my opinion as to
whether under this law party pre-
senting the written order of a physi-
clan and procuring once the sale of
cocaine on it, can afterwards present
it and procure second sale, I have
to say that this can not be done ex-
cept in plain violation of the law
The object of the law is to prevent
"A physician has no right to give
a standing order for the sale of CO.
caine whenever the rarity to whom the
order is given wishes it, nor has any
druggists any right to repeat such
order or to f. t more than once
those who are addicted to the drug,
or any one else, from obtaining it
except when it is really needed.
'1n order that it's sale may be JUS
tilted it is necessary that the prescrip.
ton be given on the physicians esti-
mate of the need of the patient at
the time he prescribes.
"Whoever fills such an order or pre-
scription for the same person more
than once contravenes the spirit of
the law and renders himself subject
to punishment"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25

A Mean Advantage.
John Bruce and Clint Pease were
chums. Their stores adjoined, and
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25
SWeden's New Railway Lines,

Concessions have just been granted
to construct and run twenty-seven
branch lines Of the Swedish railways.
The new lines will cover distance of
250 miles in all, and it means that
Sweden will again have occasion to
purchase large quantity of rolling
stock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25

j. Monroe Smith, OF Union county,
will be candidate for the Office Of
secretary Of state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25

J. G. Scott, of Osceola. Mo. was
killed by lightning aile on his way
% church.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25

Several changes in the Italian cab
met are announced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25
How the Preacher Proposed.

On the subject Of neat and clever
proposals of marriage Prof. Moore, of
the Weather Bureau, is credited with
the following story:
A bachelor preacher had occasion to
drink tea with maiden lady of his
congregation. She regaled him with
the bitterness of her life and surround
ings and expressed a longing desire
to be of some service to her neigh.
bors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-06-25

The preacher listened attentively
At every pause in his Pensioners be-
Wailment he asked for another lump
of sugar After at least half a
dozen squares of sugar had been added
to the tea the maiden lady said in
quiringly. "Why, doctor, you'll have
more sugar than tea if you keep on"
But it's not sweet protested the
doctor.
THAT what I've been waiting for
began the doctor. you are the sweet
ness lying idle in this community. For
want of stirring your sweetness can
not communicate itself to Others
yet, DOCTOR said the maiden, de-
mure, sit required spoon to stir your
tea, the sugar would not act of it.
self"
"And would you be willing" faltered
the reverend, approaching the seat OF
the other, "to take such an old spoon
as me to STIR
And then followed the same old
story.-Detroit Free Press.
Moo1 AIu,~t,Ce
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-08

still no thoughts were entertained that
he contemplated any rash act.
Mr.. Staples arose shortly before 6
o'clock this morning and remained down
stairs during the preparation OF break
fast
just before the family were 10 go TO
the table. Mr. Staples excused himself
and returned 10 his room.
Almost Immediately the family heard
a pistol shot and then the fall OF some
heavy body on the floor OF the upper
room
They felt that tragedy had been enac-
ted In that upper bed room.
The 20-year-old son hurried up stairs
and found his father lying upon the
chamber floor.
There was bullet wound In the pros
trate mans right temple.
Mr.. Staples lived for about half an
hour after he fell
There was no warning and nothing was
left TO indicate why suicide had been de-
c.ded upon.
The suicide leaves n widow and three
grown up children. He was a member
OF Roger Williams lodge A. #. and A.
M, which meets AT Centerdale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-08
PARROT
CALLED
FOR help
When Andrews Fell and Injured
Himself the Bird Summoned
k0lghbors to Aid Him.

Washington, y. j.. May s-Attractcd
by cries OF "Murderl Helpl' Come
qnckv neighbors OF George Il. Andrews
OF this place ran to his house TO find
out the cause They knew the cries
were made by his parrot. but they haa
never heard Il scream so loud before.
Andrews lay on the floor unconscious.
bleeding from great cash in his neck
lie had been repairing the ceiling and
had fallen from step ladder. striking
a stove. A physician took six stitches
10 close the wound. and said that In only
a few minutes Andrews would have been
dead.
This Is not the first time the parrot has
looked after the welfare OF Its owner.
Some years ago the house next door
caught fire. The parrots screams awak-
ened Andrews I'm time 10 arouse MS
neighbors before much damage was done.
Andrews Is a veteran OF the civil wnr'
and some time ago he applied Tor admls-
sion 10 the Soldiers home. On being m
formed that he would be accepted, ~
wrote TO the authorities. asking if nc
would be permitted 10 bring his parrot
Their answer being In the negative. he
decided not TO So
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-08

Col ]. H. Whitney. OF the state police
was here this forenoon in connection with
the case. It is apparent that the author
tiles are particularly anxious to find the
satchel and search is being very care
fully made In all directions. Evidence
concerning the road taken by the cyclist
is desired chiefly for the purpose 1t will
serve In directing the officers where to
look for the much wanted piece OF evi-
dence.
Mayor Baxter has taken a hand in the
proceedings by announcing a reward or
$500 for the capture of the murderer
Mr.. and Mrs. Sturtevant were both
much improved in physical condition to-
day. The mother OF the murdered wom-
an, who was a spectator OF ell the incl
dents connected with the affair. today
declared that she could positively iden-
tify the man who did the shooting II she
should ever see him again.
1t Is thought that she will go 10 cam
bridge to see Iyombardi. the Italian now
under arrest on suspicion, a sooE as It
may become convenient for her 10 do so.
Mr.. Sturtevant today said that after
going over the case he had concluded
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-08
STARTLING
DISCOVERY
IS MADE
Foundation Of Part Of the Great
Cornell Dam Found to Be
Of DSCompoSed Limestone.

New York, May s.-Discoveries OF a
startling nature have been made in con-
nection with the s6,oOO,O 900 Cornell dam.
and the members OF the aqueduct COM
mission. including Mayor Low, are await
ing with anxiety a report which is TO be
submitted within a few days by Prof
y. III. Burr OF Columbia University, who
was appointed by the mayor TO make an
investigation.
AS a result OF the removal. OF about
one-hfth OF the dam. which was ordered
two years ago, il has been found that
the foundation upon which this section
rested consisted of decomposed limestone
OF the consistency OF granulatei sugar.
Directions have been issued tc the con-
tractors to continue excavation until SOL
id foundation has been reached Already
a depth OF l15 feet has been attained and
no material of sufficient frmness TO sus-
tain the dam has been encountered.
Whether the weakness OF the founda-
ton whic has been disclosed at the
southern end OF the dam. extends beneath
the wall of masonry. 3O5 feet high. whlch
forms the remainder of the structure. is
not definitely known. as there Is now no
means OF making an examination.
There was no suspicion when the con-
ira actor was directed TO remove the south
ern portion OF the dam, in 1901. that any
thing wrong I'm the foundation would be
disclosed. IL is the opinion of the engi-
neers who have examined the work that
IL the structure had been left in It's origi-
nal condition the dam would have been
swept away before the tremendous press
ure OF water I'm the reservoir. and that
serious. los OF life and property would
become liable for millions OF dollars In
damages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-08

that four shots instead Of three were
fred by the murderer. One killed Miss
Sturtevant
Two bullets have been found Embedded
in the woodwork OF the house next TO
that OF Mr.. Sturtevant The fourth,
which Mr.. Sturtevant now is convinced
was fired, has not been located.
Evidence given to the police today hxes
the exact time OF the shooting at ll30
p. m Richard Wills. OF College ave-
nue., reported at police headquarters to-
day that. expecting his wife. who had
been to the theatre In Boston, to reach
home by electrics, he was standing on
his piazza to meet her when she should
leave the car. While there. he heard a
shot He took out his watch and noted
that II was 11:30.
A few seconds later he heard other
shots. The time given by Mr.. Willis
varied about two minutes from that
shown by the police records and az It
has been found that the station clock
was about two minutes fast on wednes-
day night, the police accept the time OF
the shooting at l1:30.
The funeral OF Miss Sturtevant viii be
held Sunday from the Hillside Universal
list church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-08

President Faunce OF Brown University
and a tree planted on the grounds OF the
school
AFTERNOON EXERCISES.
The chief observance OF Arbor Day
was at Roger Williams Park. at
o'clock this afternoon where gathered
great assemblage OF people from all parts
of the city The exercises were In charge
of the graduating classes of the gram
mar schools of the city who united in the
planting OF tree In memory of the late
Rev. Moses III. Bixby, ID. D., member
OF the school committee OF this city from
1881 10 1896 Previous to the planting
most interesting program was carried out
in the auditorium addresses being given
by Rev. l.. l.. Henson, ID. D.. pastor OF
the Cranston Street Baptist church, and
Rev. Henry Bassett rector of the Church
OF the Epiphany.
The program opened with an overture
by the American Band, Bowen r. Church,
leader. The invocation followed by Rev.
John r. Brown, pastor OF the Central
Baptist church.
Land" were then rendered, in most spir-
tied manner under the direction OF Prof.
Emory Russell director OF music in the
schools OF Providence.
REV. MR.. BASSETT SPEAKS.
Rev. Henry NJ. Bassett then made the
brief. was full OF inspiration and replete
with sound advice and practical thoughts
concerning Arbor Day
In beginning he called attention 20 the
beauty OF the day and of the surround
tugs.- an environment whirf- ideal
and uplifting. Continuing he said, in
part:
I'VE are here 20 engage I'm an active
symbolism: the planting OF tree repre-
sents perpetuity; life and growth, ana
this makes II n ht symbol OF the lives OF
those in whose memory they are planted
and also symbolzes the life and influence
OF thee classes In whose honor they are
dedicated
There Is one feature OF the symbolism
which we hope viii not prove to be cor
| rect for II I understand the matter cor
! rectly. the real work OF planting the tree
| ic all done by the attendants or the Park.
| they prepare the soil and do about all the
work while the classes throw in n few
! shovelfulls of earth and get all the glory
| and the credit
Continued on page Two.
N(Second Edition)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-08

After more then year OF illness. after
having passed through one period OF de-
preston. Allison A. Staples this morn
Ing gave way TO an attack OF desponden-
ey and ended his life by shooting him
aelf.
Mr.. Staples had for eleven years been
.he engineer at the Enfield mills IN North
Providence.
He was born and always lived I'm that
part OF the town and bore an excellent
reputation for sobriety. falthfulness and
manlinoss.
little more than a year ago he be-
came Ill and for several weeks was COM
PEELED TO give up work.
Recovering. he resumed his position OF
trust and remained steadfast at his post
OF duty
Quite recently his family had begun 10
note that ne was laboring under a severe
attack OF the blues.
HIS dependency became very marked.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-08
At DAGGETT PARK.
Arhor Day Exercises Held by School Chill
Rren Of Pawtuckel and Central Falls.

Arbor Day in Pawtucket and Central
Falls was observed today IN the opening
Of the eNw Dagger park with elaborate
ceremonies Tho school children from
both cities. numbering nearly 1000 march
cd 20 the park where exercises. which
were attended by 5000 people were held
and trees planted
Addresses were delivered by Gov. l.. r..
c. Garv,n and Mayor James Higgins
The school children. Governor Garv.n
Mayor Higgins. and Pawtucket chap
ter, Daughters OF the American Revolut-
ion planted 50 trees.
There was a musical program. singing
by the children. and a band concert, so
that the occasion took on the appear
ance Of a general holiday for the people
OF both cities
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-08
JuRY'S
AWARD
IS $3.50
Catherine 7. DALEY Sued tho
Rhode Island Co. for $4,000
for Personal Injuries.

Eight hundred and fifty dollars was all
that Catherine n. Daley was allowed by
the jury in her suit for $4,000 damages
against the Rhode Island company.
Miss Daley was suing for injuries re-
ceived by the sudden starting of car
on weybosset street. while she was about
70 alight, July "a. 1902. She was badly
shaken mp and claimed an abscess re-
suited from the fail.
The defense was that the woman start
cd to leave the car before n had stopped
and that the extensive injuries claimed
did not result from the falL
44,l4e-ease- ~as-ea trial before Judge
Johnson yesterday and Mayor Miller and
T.. 4. Carroll were the plaintiffs attor-
neys and Henry w. Hayes the counsel
for the Rhode Island company