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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
anniversary WEEK.
American Unitarian Society Begins Its Oh.
senance In Kings Chapel, Boston.

Boston. May ls.--With a program COW
ering seven days. the American Unitarian
association began its anniversary week"
here today with morning prayer at
Kings chapel conducted by Rev. A. s.
Carver OF Worcester The annual meet
ing OF the ministerial union followed,
I'm Claiming hall.
The meetings OF the association are
expected TO prove Of unusual interest
both on account OF the attractions offered
by the program as we'll as by the fact
that the convention Will close on Satur-
day with a general observance by all
Unitarian churches OF the Tooth anniver-
sary OF the birth OF Ralph Waldo Emer-
son.
on Sunday evening there will be gen
eral service with Senator George +. HoaI
as presiding officer; Rev. Edward Everett
Hale, ID. D., as chaplain. and President
Charles Eliot OF Harvard university as
speaker. A poem will be read by Pro-
fessor George r.. Woodbury. OF Columbia
university and the Handel and Haydn
society win sing
On Friday evening I'm fremont temple
the annual festival will be held with
George Wigglesworth presiding. and
President Henry S. Pritchett. Massachu-
setts Institute of Technology. President
Franklin G.. Southworth. Meadville The
illogical school, Professor Edward c.
Moore OF Harvard Divinity school and
Hon. James o. Lyford. United States
naval officer Of the port OF Boston as
speakers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
ON DEMURRER.
Case Of Alfred Keyes AsaInst James H.
KettrIck and Others Before Court.

There was hearing IN the appellate
division of the supreme court this morn
ing on the demurrer OF the respondent
to the complainant bill in the case of
Alfred Keyes. by his next friend against
James ii. Kettrick and others.
The plaintiff who Is a minor claims
that his mother by deed gave life es-
tate to Alice Kettrick in certain property
In Pawtucket with an added power of
sale in fee simple of the property IL nee
necessary for his support.
On the death OF his mother, he took
possession OF the undisposed of fee simple
OF the power OF sale.
The complainant alleges that Alice Ket-
rick attempted to sell the property by
deed TO the respondent, so as 10 deprive
him OF the interest I'm the property but
she failed because she did not need the
money for her support. and because there
was no consideration for her deed. II
appears the land was taken In trust by
Jennie J. Holland, 20 hold in trust for his
mother CKettrick during her life and
afterward for his sole benefit. Part of
the proceeds OF certain conveyances made
OF the premises was paid over to Alice
Ketrick for her support, although this
was not necessary according to the COM
plainant. Claiming that Ketrick Is in
possession OF an unsold half Of the prem
ises since his mothers death. and has
collected rents and profits from II, he
asks for an accounting.
He also asks that the deed OF the land
to Holland be declared null and void and
that the devisee OF Mr.. Holland be de-
clared TO hold the premises in trust.
The respondent states In his demurrer
that the complainant has an adequate
remedy at law and that while the COM
-.
10 the property.
IL Is also claimed by the respondent
that the complainant both affirms and
denies the validity OF the deeds made
by Alice kethick. James II. Ketrick and
Dennis j. Holland trustee. and that on
this account the bill Is detective.
r. Il. Corcoran and J. VI. Gillrain ap-
peared for Mr.. Ketrick and John w. Dan
iels and Claude ]. Farnsworth for the
complainant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
RAYMOND
BECOMES
ANGRY
After a Tilt With Chairman Of
Investigating Committee, He
WIthdrawS From the Hearing.

Boston. May 1s.-The committee OF in
vestigation which last week began hear
ings on the charge of George J. Raymond
that a state senator had endeavored to
obtain money to influence legislation,
quietly resumed its session today. The
interest shown last week seemed today
to have abated In a great degree.
Mr.. Raymond was present with two
attorneys but after a colloquy with the
committee about questions asked OF wit
nesses. Mr.. Raymond apparently with
some anger withdrew. His two lawyers.
Messrs. Moran and Yeaton. however. re-
mained. The first two witnesses called
were both men who had been named by
Mr. Raymond last week. as among those
whom he believed able to prove corrup-
tino In connection with bills before the
legislature Frederick NJ. Josselyn OF NAL
den and III. N. Milliken OF Boston.
Mr.. Josselyn, who Is a member OF F NJ.
Dow & company proprietors of Maiden
department store. in answer TO the for
NAL question used by the committee with
reference to personal knowledge OF cor
ruption on the part OF any senator. gave
a negative reply. He said that he knew
OF no fund made up by business men to
influence legislation and never contribu-
ted to such a fund.
While Mr.. Josselyn was testifying MT.
Raymond interrupted TO inquire IL each
witness was 10 be asked the same ster-
otyped question. He was told that each
would be asked and the chairman rep
rimanded Mr.. Raymond for hts inter-
ruption. Mr.. Raymond retorted with
some heat that he wanted TO answer
mo" TO all the questions. He sat down
but in a few moments left the hearing.
Mr.. Milliken. OF the Arm OF Jones Nc
Duffee and Stratton. who is treasurer
OF the Boston Credit Mems association.
answered mo" TO the questions about
knowledge OF corruption. He said that
his firm had contributed $40 toward a
fund for Legitimate expenses in connect
ion with the merchandise" bill last year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
HURT BY
AMERICAN
CRITICISM
Russians GrleVsd Over Com.
ments In This Country on tho
ManchurIan Incident.

81. Petersburg. May is-The Russian
officials express themselves as being
deeply hurt at the criticisms OF the
American press on the subject OF Man
churia. and say that Considering the
friendship extended ~ years ago. when
America needed friends, America might
at least inquire whether the Anglo-Jap-
anese news was not colored in Anglo
Japanese interests"
The Manchurian incident threatened at
one time 10 cause serious trouble on the
Bourse. When the excitement was at its
height, Finance Minister Witte visited
foreign Minister Lamsdorff and Informed
him that under the influence OF American
representations. Japanese truculency and
American newspaper attacks. In addition
10 the Balkan troubles. the Bourse was
dangerously weak. The finance minis
ter also declared that a continuance OF
the foreign attacks would threaten Rus
sias credit.
There is a widespread belief here that
NJ. Plancon, the Russian Charge daft
faires at Pekin. represents the Grand
Duke Alexieff and the war party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
Daughter
INJURED
BY BEAR
Mrs. Root Brings Action Against
the City Of Providence Ask
ing Total Of S54OO Damages

Two damage suits aggregating $4,000
have been brought against the city treas
urer of Providence growing out OF the
injuries TO little Elizabeth Dew. Root.
who was attacked by the big bear at
Roger Williams park May %. 1902.
The suits are brought by Mary u. Root,
the mother, for herself and for Elizabeth
Dew. Root. her daughter. Mrs. Root al
leges negligence on the part OF the park
employees In leading the bear through
that portion OF the park frequented by
children and because the bear inflicted
serious injuries 10 her minor child sub
Jecting her TO great expense. she sues
for S400.
On behalf OF the girl she brings suit
for $4,000. alleging that the injury caused
by the teeth of the bear caused her TO
be confined to her bed and kept her out
OF school. The child's system has been
greatly undermined and weakened. she
claims. and she asks for $4,000 on her
behalf
Edwards and Angel are the plaintiff s
attorneys.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
GRAND
LODGE OF
MAS0NS
". Howard Walker Elected
Elected Grand Master for tho
Ensuing Term.

The annual convocation OF the NJ. w.
Grand Lodge of Masons Of Rhode Island
was held today at Masonic Temple, the
meeting being one OF the largest held by
the Grand lodge I'm several years, 2l5 past
masters being present.
The annual election OF officers resulted
as follows: Grand master W. Howard
Walker deputy grand master. James T..
Tillinghast: grand senior warden. Joseph
w. Freeman; grand Junior warden Wal
ter A. Presbrey: grand treasurer, Will
liam r. Green; grand secretary, S. Pen
rose Williams.
After the installation OF the officers
Grand Master Walker announced the fol-
lowing appointments: District deputy
grand masters. A. III. Arlington, George
r. Keene, Edwrad III. Babcock. William
l. Chatterton; grand chaplain, Henry
w. Rugg: grand senior deacon, James
h. Gay; grand junior deacon. William J..
McCaw: grand senior steward William
X. Sherman; grand Junior steward. Fred
W. Cady; grand marshall. j. Milton
Payne; grand lecturer. Edward J.Brooks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. May 1s.--opening prices
moved narrowly and in an irregular way.
Missouri Pacific lost half and st. Louis
and San Francisco second preferred q
Pennsylvania advanced u but dipped
again 70 below Saturdays close. The
market was moderat tely active.
Prices favored momentary lower
level but as losses and offerings were
equally small, shorts covered and there
was pretty general rally TO Saturday q
close on above Delaware and Hudson
declined II. and recovered fully North
western lost Ia. Pipe preferred 2A; ST.
Louis Southwestern preferred 2A and
Iowa Central preferred So.
Engagements OF 81. 704. 900 gold for ex-
port and OF 100000 for transfer to New
Orleans induced active selling through
out the list. Active stocks which sold
point or more under Saturday were
New York Central. Southern Pacific.
Norfolk and Western. Colorado and
Southern. Wheeling and Lake Erie. sloss
Sheffield steel. Colorado fuel and pressed
steel car preferred. In the less active
list ST. Louis Southwestern preferred
dropped T. New York. Chicago and st.
Louis 3A. Wheeling and Lake Erie first
preferred az, Northwestern pa, biscuit
preferred 2%. apd Colorado and Southern
second preferred 2.
Bonds were heavy.
The pressure against the market in
creased and representative stocks OF all
classes were forced down a point or
more. New York Central and Rock
Island stocks lost 2a2ia and their vul-
nerability accentuated the market at
other points. Amalgamated moved up 10
64A in marked contrast TO the general
Liquidation. The market steadied at /
o clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
in AID
OF CITY
HOSPITALS
Generous Contributions Taken
In Many Of tho Churches Yes
tsrday for This Purpose.

Yesterday was Hospitable Sunday and
In a greater portion OF the churches of
khe city the day was very generally OBJ
served.
In the Congregational, Catholic, Epis-
popal and Baptist churches generous col
sections were taken for the benefit Of the
different institutions. At the Beneficient
Congregational church. Hospital Sunday
will be observed next Sunday, and on the
sist at ST. James Episcopal church on
Broadway. as well as at the Calvary
Baptist church on Broad street
Little attention was paid TO the day
IN the Methodist and Free Baptist
churches. az the matter IL still under dis
cuss.on but probably next Sunday will
zee collections taken In most OF them.
Among the largest. churches were tho
collections were taken for the benefit OF
the hospitals yesterday were St Steph-
ems. st. Johns and Grace Episcopal
churches. and the Union Congregational
about 500 At many others where col
1ections were taken for the same pur-
pose the sums realized were very sat.s-
Nactory, and thus far the idea m. W be
said to have succeeded In a way that is
extremely gratifying TO all interested.
The hospitals Tor the most part are In
urgent need OF funds to carry out their
necessary work. and the devotion OF the
collections at large number OF churches
IN this city win help out to very large
extent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
COTTON
MARKET
EXCITED
No Change in Activity and Prices
Were Forced Up at New
York and Liverpool.

New York. May 1s.-Renewed excite
ment and activity marked the opening or
the cotton market today. First prices
were an advance OF Gals points. notwith-
standing fine weather. large receipts, con-
tinued reports of curtailed consumption
and very heavy releases. were rushed still
further upward during the first few min
utes to a point 20 10 y5 points over Sat
urday's close on the near months
The Liverpool cables were again sensa-
tionally strong. decline OF from two
TO FIVE points had been expected. but after
starting 16I2 points lower the market then
advanced before the opening OF the local
market TO level net 5l2Mll points higher.
with spot cotton once more reported In
good demand at an advance of IL points.
Private cables attributed the gains TO bull
support.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
BAPTIST MISSIONS.
Women's Home Society Begins Its Annual
Meeting In Prospect Avenue Chapel, Butfolo

Buffalo. n. Y. May 1s-The great ma
tional gathering OF the Baptlsts OF the
United States from Maine TO California
opened In the Prospect avenue Baptist
church today with the 25th annual meet
Ing OF the Woman's Baptist Home Mis-
sion society. Of which Mrs. j. n. Grouse.
of Chicago Is president The first sess-
ION. workers conference. was called TO
order shortly after 10 O'Clock. when a
praise ,ervice was held followed by greet
lngs and the announcement or commit
tees
This society will occupy two days and
will he followed by meetings OF tho Am
erican Baptist Mission society. American
Baptist Missionary union and American
Baptist Publication society. Many dele
gates have already arrived The atten-
dance "a expected 90 be unusually large
A number of important questions are %
be considered. including q plan OF CO.
ordination OF national societies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
ANOTHER CALUMET AND HEC la DIVIDEND

Boston. May 1s.--The directors OF the
Calumet and Hecta Mining company
have declared n dividend Of $40 per share.
payable June 10 20 stock holders OF rec
ord May 20.
Today's dividends is the fourth OF the
fiscal year beginning May 1. 1902. making
an aggregate OF SIS In its last fiscal
year the company paid si5; in the year
endei April 80 1901 se5 and In the year
ended April 30. 1900 $50
The distribution OF so dividend means
the payment by the company OF 1900. 900.
Dividends declared and paid 20 date ag-
gregate no less than ssl, $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
ATTORNEY DEAD.
Walter |. Ballou Of Woonsocket SucCumhS
10 Attack Of Pneumonia.

Walter i. Ballou died at the woonsocket
hospital last evening. tie had been Ill
with pneumonia but few days. Thurs
day he called at DR. +. III. Jenckes' office
and was at once sent To the hospital.
Mr.. Ballou was born In Blackstone,
Mass. nearly 80 years ago. He completed
his education at Brown and at Boston
University Law school. and then, for
some years. practiced law In Chicago. lie
came East. was superintendent OF a wool
en- mill for some years, and then Te-en-
tered the law business. He went into
partnership with Erwin j. France in
Woonsocket. the law firm being France
e Ballou Later the firm dissolved and
Mr.. Ballou has since had law offices In
the Longley building, Woonsocket He
was the first city solicitor 10 be elected
by the city council after Woonsocket was
Incorporated as city. lie resigned t<lt
position in 1897. He was a Mason and
was a member OF the Woonsocket Bust
ness Mems association and the Rhode
Island Bar association. He was a son
OF the late Alexander Ballou. He leaves
a widow. Mrs. Henrietta Ballou: son.
Henry s.: two brothers, Rollin OF Woon-
socket and Frederic OF Blackstone and a
sister. Mrs. Thomas Crocker OF Provi-
nence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
FOX SET
FREE BY
COURT
He Was Accused Of Causing
MiI|stt0's Death, but Testi.
mony Was Not Conclusive.

Thomas Fox OF Woonsocket, charged
with mansaughter in causing the death
OF Joseph 3. Millette. was today dis
charged in the district court at Pawtuck-
ct on the ground that there was no di-
rect testimony tending 10 show that the
prisoner struck the fatal blow
Twelve witnesses were examined. but
no Developments OF Importance 10 the
case I'm hand were brought out. William
Corbiu. whom the city solicitor maintains
saw the blow struck. and who was 10
have been the states principal witness,
could not be found.
Millette received injuries in n barroom
fight here on April 18th. which resulted
I'm his death n week later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
OFFICERS
NARROW
ESCAPE
PatroIman Hayden Of Central
Station Rescued From Drown.
Ing at Butt0nWOodS Yesterday

But for the prompt assistance Of some
men who fortunately were in the vicinity
yesterday Patrolman Peter l.. Hayden.
one OF the night force AZ the Central sta
tiOn would have been drowned.
officer Hayden is an enthusiastic hsh-
erman and about o'clock left his home
for little OF his favorite sport at But
tonwoods. He hired a small fiat bottOmed
boat and rowed out by the trestle.
A strong gust of wind took his hat over
board, and in attempting TO regain H. ne
tipped the skiff over and was thrown In
To the water. In some manner his FISH
lines became entangled about his legs In
such a manner as 10 render him helpless,
although he is naturally a strong swim
mer. The tide was running very fast at
this point, also.
officer Hayden's cries were heard by
some men or the trestle. but there was
nothing i'm the shape OF a boat In sight,
with tho exception of naphtha launch
some distance up tho stream. The cries OF
the men on the trettle attracted the at
tention OF Mr.. Herbert O. Phillips, the
man I'm the launch and it was but n mo-
ments work to raise the anchor and
start for the man In the water.
When the launch reached the spot Hay
den had gone down once and had stayed
down for some time but rose and, al
though being unconscious. was floating
on the surface OF the water Mr.. Phillips
was successful In getting a good hold of
Hayden's clothing and. with one leg over
the gunwale OF the boat, began the fight
OF getting the limp and helpless body.
which weighed about POO pounds. over the
side into the launch.
e. j. Schoheld and Harry Binns went 10
the assistance of Mr. Phillips and the
work OF restoring the victim of the ac-
cident began. Mr.. Hayden soon showed
signs OF returning life and he was taken
ashore and assisted by Dr. Chesbro. who
saw the affair from a car. the work
OF resuscitation resulted successfully. al
though II was o'clock before complete
consciousness was restored, Mr.. Hayden
having been removed TO the Oakland
Beach club house.
Sergt. Doe OF the Central station went
to the club house and ordered everything
necessary to be done for officer Hayden's s
comfort. He will be all right In n day or
two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
BROUGHT CARGO OF FRUIT.

The fruit steamer Vera, of tho Verley
line. which makes regular trips between
Jamaica and this port. arrived at her
dock. foot OF South Water street. at
$50 o'clock this morning.
The Vera had n cargo OF fruit for the
Eddy Co, consisting OF $1,000 stems Of
bananas. 300 bags cocoanuts, $50 boxes
pineapples and so boxes manages
Capt. Raadstad had no passengers over
but reported that three natives succeed
ed In slowing away while the vessel was
loading at jamaica. They were discov
cred while the vessel was still In sight
OF land and sent back 10 Jamaica.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
YOUNG
TOUGHS
PUNISHED
They Get 60 Days In Jail for
Brutality Assau|tlng PatroIman
Patrick J. DooIey.

Hugh Kelly and Peter Cunningham
were before Judge Sweetland today on
the charge OF assaultng Patrolman Pat
rick j. Dooley. They were having a quar-
rel at l o'clock Sunday morning. and
when the officer came In sight they ran
into yard.
Dooley followed. and as soon as he pass
ed the gate one OF the young toughs
struck him in the ear and knocked him
down. and then the two fell upon him and
kicked him about the head.
Dooley sustained two bad contusions on
the back Of his head. an eye was black
ened and his face was scratched.
The prisoners pleaded guilty and were
sentenced to Jail for 60 days each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
CROWDS EVERYWHERE.
The Summer Heat Yesterday Drove Multi.
tudes 10 the Various Resorts.

Sunday was an ideal day for those who
were looking for recreation down the bay.
In town the heat was intense. the mer-
curry rising 10 SO degrees at y. m.
The boats and all the electric lines
carried great crowds. the cars for Cres-
cent Park. Rocky Point. Roger Williams
park and Hunts Nils being simply packed.
Rocky Point offered ball game as
the only attraction. but at Fields Point
Col Atwell put up an excellent dinner.
Crescent Park also served a good bake.
Rocky Point begins this service next
Sunday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
The SOCIALISTS.
They Arrange for Weekly Meetings and
an Outdoor Demonstration.

The second meeting OF the New Social
ist party was held, yesterday afternoon.
Four members were admitted. Meetings
will be held every Friday night at Labor
temple, and "A mass meeting will be held
at Olneyville. Sunday. May 31st. The
speakers on that OCCASION will be David
A. White and Representative Carey or
Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
ALBAKIANS SUFFERED
Seporal Hundred Reported Killed and
Wounded bV Turkish Troops,

Constantinople. May lS-The Turkish
officials observe much reserve regard
IN gthe details Of the lighting which oc-
CURED during the advance of the Turk
ish troops on 1pek. Albania, which was
occupied May i5. Several hundred Al
banians are now reported 10 have been
killed or wOunde a.
The Aibanlans u Is declared. have tel
cgraphed 90 the Sultan. announcing their
submission and expressing their fidelity
and readiness 90 accept the measures
necessary for the pacifcation OF Alba
MIA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINSLOWS SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success. IL
soothes the child. softens the gums. al.
lays all pain, cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Diarrohea- II will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists In every part OF the world
ask for MRS. Winslows Soothing Syrup"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
REFUSAL
FOLLOWED BY
MURDER
Because Mrs. Beck Would Not
Marry Him Palmer Killer Her
and Himself.

Blairsville. Pa. May ls-At Bairdstown,
on the Connaugh river near here. Albert
Palmer. recently discharged convict
from the Western penitentiary, shot and
killed Mollie Beck with whom he had
been keeping company.
He then tried TO kill the girls mother
but the bullet missed It's mark. after
which he shot himself through the heart,
The cause OF the tragedy was jealousy
and the refusal OF the young woman 10
marry him while she had a husband still
living
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
PLENTY OF FISH.
EvsUbody Caught Tauiog yssisrdy-Ths
Bay Almost Sxarmsd With Boats,

The fishing season IL now At its height.
A many persons as could hire boats
were down the bay early Sunday morn
fnR.
Everybody had great luck. the nsh bit
rnvenously and big catches Of tautog OF
good weight were common.
The taatos season closes about the end
of May. when this family of FISH move
toward the deeper. cooler waters OF the
lower bay and the sra
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-18
BANKRUPTCY PETITION
nusshurg & Granville Company Proceeded
Against by Creditors.

A petition I'm bankruptcy was filed In
New York today by creditors OF the Moss
berg a Granville Co. Incorporated I'm
New York, but doing business In this city.
The assets of the company are figured az
worth S2DoOOO The liabilities are fixed at
1853 90. N is said that the manufacture
OF typewriters is responsible for the trou-
bles ~ the company.
The company has 500 200 In stock out
and $4,000 income bonds.