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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
WOMAN
JUMPS FROM
STEAMER
Mrs. Brown" Disappeared
From Tho fremont on Its
Passage From New York.

A woman who gave her name as Mrs.
Brown" and said that hebelonged in
New York. committed suicide somewhere
between Bridgeport. CT, and Dutch ISL
and last night
Mrs. Brown took passage on the steam
er fremont OF the Joy Line. She was seen
about the boat as late as $3.50 o'clock.
Being missed a search WAS made for
her, without avail, however.
This morning as the boat was opposite
Dutch Island the discovery was made
that the door OF the toilet room has been
fastened inside.
This was broken open and the further
discovery was made that the person who
locked the door had also opened the water
closet window. crawled out to the guard
rail. and closing the window had made Il
fast
Then n fatal leap was made and the wa
ters closed over the head OF a suicide.
In IN water closet was found woman's
cloak, hat, collarette and umbrella.
They had belonged 10 the mysteriously
missing Mrs. Brown"
Tho suicide appeared TO be AZ years Of
age.
A dispnch from New York this after
noon says that Mrs. Mary II. Breasteale
wife OF Professor Breasteale OF Rutgers
college. disappeared from her home In
New Brunswick. n. j., yesterday.
IL IL believed she Is in New York OF
has gone TO some place on the sound. A
letter was received today from her by her
husband. 1t was written in New York
and said she was going to take a sound
steamer.
acute melancholia.
The presumption is that Mrs. Breas-
teale and Mrs. Brown" may be one and
the same person.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
COVER OR'S ENGAGEMENTS.

week are as follows:
This evening he and Secretary Grieve
Will attend the banquet OF the Master
Painters association at the Crown.
Tomorrow night he will attend the bank
clerks banquet at the Trocadero.
on Friday night he will attend the re-
ception and promenade OF the Warwick
Democratic clubs at Natick.
On the same evening Lieutenant Gov
ernor Archambault and Col IAddell will
attend the meeting at the African NJ h.
church on Winter street, on which occa-
sion Hon. John G.. Dancy, registrar OF
deeds OF the District of Columbia, will
speak.
Sunday evening the governor will speak
at the same church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
SUES THE CITY.
Sara J, {. Powers Seeks $4,000 for In
Jurles Caused by Defective Highway.

Sara j. E. Powers OF this city has
brought suit for $4,000 damages against
the city treasurer OF Providence, Walter
L. Clarke She claims that she was walk
ing along Arthur avenue December "a.
1899. I'm the evening and at the intersec-
tlon OF Africa street stepped into de-
preston IN the sidewalk and received a
bad fall.
The depression was caused by a piece
OF dralnpipc set upright making as the
plaintiff claimed dangerous place for
persons 90 walk on.
She asserts she seriously and pcrma-
mently injured her ankle and was put 10
great expense for medicine and nursing
Luke Kavanagh and +. III. Quinn are at
torneys for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
PREPARING
FOR LONG
BATTLE
The Various Unions al Lowell
Send Out Representatives TO
Secure Financial Assistance

Lowell. Mass, April 14--Although this
was the fourth day OF tho investigation
OF the textile situation here by the state
board Of conciiation and arbitration the
first witness called on the opening day
had not completed his testimony when
the hearing was resumed this afternoon.
The witness. William S. Southworth,
agent of the Massachusetts, cotton mills
and the leading mill authority in Lowell.
has been subjected TO trying cross ex-
animation and at the opening It was ex-
pected he would give way TO another
witness during the session today.
The various unions are today sending
out accredited representatives TO arrange
for financial assistance I'm other mill CEN
tres. The strikers are not I'm financial
straits, but the leaders consider IL wise
To perfect arrangements for "A long battle.
The attendance at the beginning OF to-
days hearing was much larger than that
OF yesterday. None OF the treasurers
or the corporations were present. As soon
as the proceedings were open. Edward ID.
McNey. attorney for the Textile council.
sought 10 have admitted as evidence the
names OF the directors OF the Lowell cot
ton mills, Chicopee and Dwight mills or
Chicopee Lyman OF Holyoke. Boston or
Waltham. Pacific OF Lawrence. Amory
and Amoskeag OF Manchester. Cocheco
OF Dover. y. H; Great Falls OF Somers-
worth, Gilmanton. Newmarket and Sal
mon Falls mills in New Hampshire and
Pcpperell mills OF Bidderord. Maine and
York corporation OF Saco
IL was the purpose ~ the textile coun-
Gil 10 show that men interested I'm Lowell
mills were interested I'm many other mills
In northern New England which did
not advance wages when New Bedford
and Fall River did. The request was
taken under consideration Mr. South
worth was briefly questioned BY Mr..
MoVey. who asked n Il syas possible 20
have tho board furnished with y list OF
wages paid In the Massachusetts, plant.
including the lowest and two highest
paid employees In all departments. Mr.
Southworth was wiling 10 furnish list
but II would take time 10 complete n.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
MUNICIPAL COURT.
Matters Disposed Of at Today's Session In
the City HALL,

The following cases were disposed OF
before Judge Sphinx in the Municipal
court today.
Wills In the estates OF Rosanna Cum
erford, Ann Midgely, Ernest Fisher and
Emma J. Forsburg admitted 10 probate.
petition for appointment of guardian
In the estate OF George II. Leavens was
continued with order of notice.
Petitions for the appointment OF guar
dians In estates OF Cora b. Riopeile and
ALBERT +. Riopelle were granted, also
In the estates of Lycurgus Sayles, Eliza
beth Callahan. Mana ]. Enos, Mary L.
Fuller. and Lydia J. White.
inventories In the estates OF Elizabeth
Parsons, Ann j. Carr. Christina Bannis-
ter and James Moran were accepted
A claim OF appeal was accepted in the
estate OF Miriam G. Geer
An affidavit OF no personal estate was
accepted in the estate OF Horatio N. Sla-
ter.
Will was proved I'm the estate OF STILL
man White.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
ANNUAL MEETING.
Providence Association Of Mechanics and
Manufacturers Elect Officers.

The Providence Association of Mechan-
les and Manufacturers held it's annual
meeting at the association rooms. "a
North Main street. last night, President
Samuel II. Tingley in the chair. Officers
were elected as follows: President, Sam.
uel IL. Tfngley: vice president, George II.
Paddock; secretary, John f.. Spencer
treasurer John r.. Child; select commit
tee. Joseph ii. Fish. Samuel w. Brown,
Isaac s. Battey. A. s. Hawkins. Alfred
II. Barker, John Il. Child David Cady,
Daniel Grant, Peter II. Charles and Sam
uel A. Hazard: finance committee, Sam
uel w: Brown, Charles w. Jencks and
Samuel A. Hazard
Samuel II. Tingley, John f. Spencer,
samuel w. Brown, John f. Child ana
Peter r. Charles were appointed "a com
mittee TO report on the cost OF a monu-
ment at Slater Rock, where Roger Will
laims is said to have first set foot on
Rhode Island
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
MAY BUILD NEW CHURCH.
Better Location Being Sought for st. Paul's
Episcopal Church,

The members and attendants Of st.
Paufs Episcopal church on orms street,
are looking about for a new location and
may erect new church edifce I'm the
near future. The present church build
ing has been closed for more than six
months, will probably not be opened
again as an Independent parish. Ac-
cording to the present plans the section
In which the church is located will be
provided with a mission chapel under the
control OF St. Johns church on North
Main street. and II IS very likely that the
ld property will be sold
Bishop McVlckar said yesterday regari-
ing the smaller church: "It was not in
a good position. IL was out of the way
and people couldn't find H. A better
location will probably be secured"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
TRANSFERS.
Continued from page one.
FEW DISTURBANCES.

There were few disturbances this morn
ing. and the big yards OF the wharf deal
ers presented an appearance OF little Ac-
tlvity. Police were stationed at all or
the yards. Sergt Muldoon and six men
OF the Fifth station being stationed at
the yards OF the Eddy street dealers.
Eight men from the Third and six from
the Sixth station were detailed at the
South Water street yards.
Policemen followed the few wagons that
went out. but there was not the slightest
indication OF disorder. according To on
officers statement at 10 o'clock.
The men are keeping away from the
yards and are awaiting expectantly the
result OF todays meeting ~ tho Joint
committee.
The teamsters will hold n meeting this
afternoon 20 call the roll and attend 10
some other important matters and then
the report of the Joint committee will
be awaited.
II Il comes late IN the afternoon the
teamsters will probably hold another
meeting this evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
ROYAL BLUE LINE SPRING TOUR
TO WASHINGTON.

From Boston April 18TH Twenty-f Eve
dollars covers all expenses for trip OF n
week. including i've days board In wash .
ington. visit 10 Philadelphia and New
York. with longer stopover N desired
Gettysburg battlefield and washington
trips June bth and Sept 1ith For ltin-
eraries guide 10 Washington and fun de-
Ills. address Jos y. Taggart. ". n II.
A, $50 Washington St. Boston, Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
EXPLODING
DYNAMITE
KILLS TWO
Double Fatality in tho New
Mount Washington Tunnel Of
tho Wabash Railroad.

Pittsburg. April 1.-TWO men were
killed and two seriously injured today
in an explosion OF dynamite at the new
Mount Washington tunnel OF the Wabash
railroad
A blast had been prepared but failed
to explode and the men returned 10 ascer-
tain the cause when suddenly II went off
with terrific report. hurting rocks among
the workmen The dead and injured
were Hungarians. A number OF men
had narrow escapes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
Continued from page One.

NOnunueC from page Onc.
The amendment prevailed upon a ris-
Ing vote OF IL TO II.
ANOTHER AMENDMENT.
Mr.. Bantgan offered amendment TO sec
don D. striking out the words with
ths advice and consent OF the senate"
Mr.. Banigan spoke OF the way appoint
I've powers OF the governor are provided
with strings. practically giving the gov
ernor no power.
The governor had no veto power and
ne thought the governor should have ap-
otnttvs and veto power or else they
should be taken from him. He did not
think 1t was rig TO clothe the governor
with a semblance OF power which he did
not possess.
Senator Stillman remarked that he did
not believe the senate cared 10 say who
should share the people of the state.
Senator Crumb spoke relative 10 the
act and mentioned the hours that mo
chanics work In n day.
Senator Horton spoke sarcastically
about the state OF Rhode Islam: appoint
ing n commission TO go into the barber
Ing business. He did not care to OBJ
struct passage II people interested and
the state wanted 10 enter into the matter
through its governor.
Mr. Mckenna replied that the state
had already entered into various other
things and favored the amendment,
though the governor should have sole
power TO appoint.
The amendment was lost upon a rising
vote after doubt had been raised as TO the
result OF yea and nay vote
II was then voted that the act be
passed In concurrence az amended
An act recommending the Woonsocket
Machine and Power company be author
issd to issue $4,000 preferred stock re-
ported back from committee on corpora
tons was passed.
An act In amendment Of an act en-
titled IAN Act TO incorporate the First
Light Infantry company in the Second
Regiment OF Militia" passed at the May
session. 1918. and the several acts i'm
amendment thereof and In addition there
TO az amended by statutes of the gen
cral assembly concerning the militia OF
the state, and the acceptance OF the pro-
visions thereof by the First Light In
fantry regiment
Passed In concurrence and referred TO
the committee on engrossed acts.
An act authorizing the city OF Woon-
socket to borrow sum not exceeding
500, ,o0e and TO apply the same TO the
payment Of the floating debt OF the
Woonsocket water works. Referred to
committee on engrossed acts.
Act authorizing the city OF Woonsocket
10 borrow a sum not exceeding 100000
and to apply the same TO the floating
debt of the Woonsocket school depart
ment. Referred TO joint committee on
engrossed acts.
Act authorizing the city OF Woonsocket
20 borrow a sum not exceeding 100000. |
and to apply the same TO the floating |
debt of the city hall. Referred to Joint
committee on engrossed acts.
Act concerning the Union Trust COM
pany referred to Joint committee on en-
crossed acts.
Act In amendment Of Section 2 OF an act |
entitled IAN Act TO incorporate the TIL
iinghast- Stiles company" passed June
8. 1892. Referred to Joint committee on
engrossed acts.
The senate then adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
NOT INDICTED.
Newport 6rant Jury Found No True Bills
Against Chase or DooIsy for kansIaughts.

The grand jury failed 60 bring indict-
ments today against either Isaac chase
or Dennis j. Dooley who havc been held
FOR msnslaughter and their bail was dis
charged.
William y. Raines. the fort soldier was
indicted for assault with q dangerous
weapon upon his comrades and will be
tired Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14

county or PrOVluence, s.:
/, Augustus r.. Pierce, Cashier OF the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true TO the
best OF my knowledge and belief.
AUGUSTUS X. PIERCE. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this
18th day OF April. 1903
EDWARD p. SHELDON, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
NICHOLAS SHELDON,
FRANCIS 8. BROWNEI.I,. Directors.
CHARLES II. WARREN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14

PERSONAI,-A GENTLEMAN DE-
sires 10 form the acquaintance OF an ag-
reeable middle aged lady for mutual be-
neflt. Address r % Providence News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo -Quinins Tablets
cry w box. ~ sso. c5W.&,vxr,..- on sv'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
PALMER OUT OF ORDER.


, Mr. Waterman introduced resolution
restoring 10 James O'Donnel his politi-
cal rights: judiciary.
Mr. Rathbun presented the petition Of
Fred a. IIillery for an act Incorporating
the Pentacostaal Institute; corporations.
Mr. Harris presented an act validating
the acts OF Leonard w. Horton, notary
public. judiciary.
Mr.. Mumford from the judiciary COM
mittee reported back an act authorizing
the town OF New Shoreham TO issue
bonds. calendar
Mr.. Fayan from the Joint committee on
accounts and claims reported back a reso-
luton to pay the bill OF John w. Swee-
ney: calendar.
Mr.. Monroe moved that when the
house adjourned at the close OF the ses-
sion Thursday IL be TO meet Al s O'clock
that evening
Mr. Johnson asked for roll call and
the motion prevailed by n vote OF S6 to 81.
Mr. Daubney moved that the committee
on special legislation be discharged from
further consideration of the bill prohibit
ing gas companies from demanding a de-
posit and 10 refund any already In their
possession
Mr.. Maroney moved that the motion lay
on the table and the motion prevailed
Mr.. Nolan moved that the committee on
special legislation be discharged from
further consideration OF the amendment
20 this constitution providing for the init
iattve and referendum.
Mr.. Ogden moved that the motion be
laid on the table.
The resolution was lost by n vote of
Is TO 81
Mr. Nolan moved that the committee
on special legislation be discharged from
further consideration OF the act regula-
ting the hours OF labor on street cars.
laid upon the table; carried by a vote OF
30 90 30.
Mr.. Fitzgerald, by request, presented
an actsto prevent discrimination against
union labor: special legislation.
Mr.. Fitzgerald called from the table the
act TO protect the owners of bottles, cans,
etc, Offering an amendment permitting
bottles 10 be refilled for medicinal pur-
poses. The amendment was laid upon
the table temporarily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
TOO LATE TO BE CLASSIFIED.

FLAT WITH MODERN IMPROVE
ments IN desirable locatlon landlord
would like board with tenants. Address
P-24 News office
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
The Merchants
National Bank,
No. 70 Westminster St.

Accounts OF Corporations, Manufacture
ers, Business Firms and Indi-
viduals Solicited.
REPORT
OF the condition OF the MERCHANTS
NATIONAL BANK, at Providence, in the
state OF Rhode Island, at the close OF
business April Q. 1909
RESOU RCES
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
IN The HOUSE.


The house was called to order at II: 30
by Speaker Burlingame, the session open
ing late on account of the regular Tues
day morning caucus
Judge Johnson moved that the house
take a recess until o'clock and the mo-
tion was seconded by Mr.. Ogden.
Mr. Aldrich objected and demanded 10
know tho reason. stating that the senate
had repealed the Block Island act.
Mr. johnson gave as his reason that IL
the house came to order now that the
members would want to adjourn at /
O'Clock and many OF them might not come
back.
Mr.. Fitzgerald said the reason was a
very shady one and he could see no rea-
son why the house could not come To or
der and take recesses at one and six and
work till 10.
Mr.. Johnson and Mr.. Fitzgerald had n
little argument over the question. the for
mer attributing unparliamentary actions
to the latter.
A roll call vote resulted in a vote OF
ss to So I'm favor OF the recess.
AFTER THE RECESS.
The house reconvened at 1:2o.
Mr.. Rich from the committee on cor
porations reported back an act incor-
porating the Hebrew Medical Aid associa-
ton; calendar.
reported back an act Incorporating the
Western Rhode Island Street Railroad
company with recommendation OF pas
sage OF Substitute b; calendar.
Also an act Incorporating the Tiverton
and Seaoonnet Railroad company; calen-
dar.
Mr.. Kane from the same committee re-
ported back an act Incorporating the
South Shore Street Railroad company
NM A fara Of ,,fa
Oar.
SUSPENSION OF RULES.
Mr.. Bliss gave notice OF his intention
10 move tomorrow for n suspension OF
house rule 10 for the purpose OF consld-
eraton OF the appropriation bill
Mr.. Johnson gave notice that tomorrow
he would move TO suspend house rule for
tho purpose OF the consideration OF final
adjournment.
Also a motion 10 suspend rules 6. and
.. relating 20 engrossed acts. for the
remainder Of the session: passed.
Mr.. Rattey introduced a resolution 10
meet during the remainder Of the session
at 10 a. m, and sit tiil 1: recess tn 2.
then eft until 6; a recess TIN 9 and then
sit untf 10 D. m.
Mr.. Monroe introduced resolution 20
pay the bill of r. q. Smith: calendar
Mr.. FftxReraid introduced q 4eint reeo-
hutton appropriating 500 for an on por-
trait OF speaker Buriinsame 90 hang in
me hcune returning room.
Messrs. Fitzgerald, Mcdonald. Mclfugh,
Armfngton. Murphy. Palmer. Ogden.
johnson. Mccarthy and others spoke IN
favor of the resolution, paying tribute
90 the impartial way I'm which Mr.. Bur
lingame had presided over the dilibera-
tions OF tho house.
Speaker BurftnEame tharked the house
epe the kind things said OF him and sald
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14

AGENTS AND SALESMAN MALE OR
Female, Salary and commission. all
towns. cities in Rhode Island. f. Whip
pen, 637 Banigan Bldg, Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
FINANCIAL NIWS
New York Stock tnaTkot.

Reported for The News by N. CURTIS
FLETCHER & CO., street floor. Bani-
gan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14

lIICn0I makes belts grip ,..e puileys, pro-
vIOuul tects them from steam and we
ter and prevents glazing. For sale by
AROWk BROS. 60.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
REPORT

REPORT
or the condition OF the NATIONAL. Ex-
SshANSE & BANk at providence, LIN IN the
business April y 1905:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
REPEAL BILL
NOW A LAW.

IL he had made errors they were OF the
head and not the heart.
Mr.. Aldrich presented the petition Of
John II. Kendrick for an act TO incorpo-
rate the Providence, Palmer and Mon
treal railroad; corporations
Mr.. fitzgerald seconded the motion of
Mr.. Rattey for the hours OF business OF
the house.
PALMER OUT OF ORDER.
Mr.. Palmer moved that the motion be
referred to the committee on charities
and corrections.
Mr.. Palmer was declared out OF order
The motion OF Mr.. Rattey was lost.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14
REPORT

or the condition OF the NATIONAL
BANK OF COMMERCE. at Providence,
In the State of Rhode Island, at the close
OF business April g. 1903:
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-11-26
MURRAY HILL.

Jim Thayer and family were Wis
iting at Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Col
Inns last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Collins were
Dushore visitors Saturday.
Miss Agnes Welsh and Miss A.
Scanlin, of Coreytown, were visiting
friends at this place last Saturday
and Sunday.
Miss Mary Foley of Cherry Flats,
is visiting friends here.
Mr.. Loynches's children who have
been very sick are now better.
Mrs. Jim Welsh and son Thomas,
of this place, aIe visiting friends in
New York city this week.
The Fair given in the Methodist
church at Lopez las Friday and Sat
urday evenings was largely attended.
Mr.. Thomas Collins of Satterfield,
was calling on friends at this plaza
last Wednesday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Travis, of this place, ii young son.
Ed. Sullivan, the well known lum-
herman of Sullivan county, is dead.
He was located at Elk Grove where
connected with log job. His death
was sudden, the caus not known by
the writer.
There have been three new fam
lilies moved to this place the past
week.
Come to the show, every body.
Five nights in Lopez, this week.