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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
NEW CORPORATIONS.

Articles Of association have been issued
from the office OF the secretary OF state
10 Cyra r. Wattes. Charles II. Dodge
and Thomas +. Gilbane OF Providence
under the name OF "Surfacing Machine
company" The plant Is to be located in
the city OF Providence and II will deaf
In patents and rights to inventions To
trueing. surfacing and dressing floors
and carry on the construction OF such
floors. IL - capitalized at 5000
Tom Frusher William III. Walton and
Oscar Lapham have taken out articles
o Association under tho name OF the
American Mercerizing company"
The corporation Is to locate At Rich
mond In Washington county. and n
capitalized at $4,000
Antonio Salvini, Antonio Perealio.
Frank Areentari. Frank Pardi and Pie
tro hi Pierro have been granted articles
OF association under the name OF the
Mosaic Tcrazzo and Cement Workers
association.
The object OF the association Is TO as
soc.ate men skilled In the above employ
ments and TO aid them socially and bene-
fciaily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
DECLARED NOT GUILTY.
Two CoIOred Men, Accused OF Larceny
From the Person, Are Discharged.

long spun-out trial was that or
Conner Turner and John Walker. colored
In the Sixth district court today. These
young men were accused OF having. on
June 10, stolen $40 from the person and
possession Of jeremiah Weber. white.
sailor.
Webber who had been drinking. went
to "A hall on Market square, where some
colored people were giving dancc
He averred that after ne purchased his
ticket he decided not to enter the ball,
and that on his way down the stairs he
was followed by the respondents. one or
whom held. while the other robbed him.
According 10 his story, there were no
other persons on the stairway at that
time.
His evidence was given In such a flip
pant and impulsive manner that Judge
Sweetlan nd was constrained to rebuke him.
The witnesses for the defense contra
dicted Webber in every particular. There
were several persons on the stairway and
each said that nobody molested Webber,
Instead OF being solicited by colored
women. he. Weber, sought for the COM
pany of one.
The other government evidence was de-
cidedly weak.
Judge Sweetland in discharging the ac-
cused, said that Webber seemed to have
been poking his nose into the colored
dance and to have made UP the story he
told.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
SIXTEEN SUBMITTED.
Fair Commission Examined Plans for Rhode
Island Building.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition
commission met at the office. 1909 Bani-
gan building. at the call Of President
Robert b. Treat, at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. the special business being the
consideration Of competitive plans for a
Rhode Island building at the Worlds
Fair. The competition was opened ex-
clusively to Rhode Island architects and
the time for submitting plans closed on
June nth at noon.
The resignation of Hon. J. Edward
Studley as a member OF the commission
was received and accepted with regret
Colonel Studley finds that his business
duties will prevent his taking active part
in the work OF the commission. The Hon.
George l.. Shepley. formerly lieutenant
governor. was unanimously elected
member OF the commission to All the
vacancy.
Sixteen plans were submitted for
Rhode Island state building and they
were given a careful preliminary ex-
animation by the commissioners. The
plans are all of high order OF merit
and from a considerable number OF them
the commission expects TO find difficulty
in making a choice. The meeting finally
adjourned 20 Friday next and in the
meantime the 16 sets OF plans will be
advantageously hung so that when the
commission comes together on Friday
they can give them careful and intelligent
study.
letter and telegram from Director Of
Works Isaac s. Taylor was communicated
to the commission confirming the site
selected by the building committee;
Treasurer Penniman and Executive Com
missioner Kingsbury for the state build
ing on the fair grounds. as already de-
scribed In these columns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
MUNICIPAL COURT

At the session of the municipal court
OF the city OF Providence today n guard
ian was appointed for the estate OF
Harold s. Bosworth.
The petition for the appointment Of an
administrator for the estate Of Charles
McCutcheon was granted.
The Wills OF Uriah A. Cowell and
George n. Congdon were proved and per-
mission was granted for the sale OF real
estate from the estate OF Louis williston
Boutelle for not less than $3.50
The administration accounts wer. en-
tered as settled I'm the estates OF John G
Bosworth Michael Y. Loughlin and Suse-
bia ~. Morgan.
For the estates Of Gillian gpauldng
Edith G. Bowen 81 al. Lucy A. Durham.
william J. Kane and Emma VI Greene
inventories were accepted.
The matter OF the appeal by the son
and an heir-at-law Of the estate OF Jacob
Wirth To the appointment Of James T.
Egan as administrator was before the
court and the bond was approved
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
ON STATE HOUSE GROUNDS.
Finding Of Bomb al Montpelier Gives Rise
to Much Speculation.

Montpelier. VT. June 23.-Laborers
raking over the state house yard today
found n dynamite bomb and the fact OF
Its being found there promptly brought
recollection OF the visit of President
Roosevelt TO this city last September.
The question has arisen whether the
bomb was to be used in connection with
a plot against the chief executive. Presi-
dent Roosevelt spoke from n stand on the
state house grounds and the opinion has
been expressed that whoever had the
bomb found no opportunity to carry out
his plan. owing TO the vigilance OF the
officers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23

Tomorrow: Sun rises at All; sets at
7:A High tides at 6:5s a. m. and 7:i7
p m.
The following vessels have arrived In
this port during the "a hours just passed
Steamer Plymouth. Griffin. New York.
Steamer Larchmont. Wilcox. New York.
Steamer City OF Newport. Newport and
return.
Steamer Bay Queen. Fall River and re-
turn.
Steamer Islander. Tiverton and return.
Steamer Mount Hope. Block Island and
return.
Steamer New shoreham. Block Island
and return.
Tug Navigator. olmstesd. Newport
News.
Barge New Jersey. Newport News $50
tons coal r. r.
Barge Florida. Newport News, oo7o tons
coal. r. r.
Schooner Ida May Gale, ST. Johns,
lss, 900 feet lumber, Burrows & Kenyon.
Schooner Samuel w. Hathaway, Baltl-
more. 1894 tons coal, r. r.
Schooner A III. Percy. Riverside.
SAILED
Steamer Plymouth. New York
Steamer Larchmont, New York.
Steamer Dorchester. Baltimore.
Schooner A. II. Peary. New York.
Tug Navigator. Newport News.
Barge Sterling. Philadelphia
Barge No. 6, Philadelphia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
NOT GUILTY.
Jury Returns a Sealed Verdict AcqulttIng
Student Bates Of Arson.

Cambridge. Mass, June 2S.-Frederick
II. Bates. student. was today declared
not guilty of the charge OF setting fire TO
his house and barn at Gleasondale. with
companies.
A sealed verdict was opened In the
Middlesex superior court this forenoon.
Some of the testimony introduced by the
government with the idea OF proving
forgery In the case was that letters pur-
porting TO have been written by Rev.
Geo. c. Lorimer and another clergyman.
recommending Mr. Bates as a preacher
were In fact not written by those men.
The defence entered a general denial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
OLD FRIENDS.
Attend the Funeral Of Thomas Breck at His
Late Homs on Kesne Street.

veteran trunk merchant. Mr.. Thomas
Breck OF this city. assembled at his late
residence. II Keene street. at II o'clock
this morning to attend the services OF his
funeral.
The services were OF the simplest possi-
BILE character. Rev. George Mcclellan
F1ske. ID. D.. reading the burial service
OF the Episcopal church closing with the
prayers OF the same
Interment followed at Swan Point Gem
etery. There were no honorary bearers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
ALL HIS
FINGERS
AMPUTATE0
kasadarean Met With Accident
Which Deprived Him Of Them
and Seeks $4,000.

Before Judge Tillinghast and jury
was tried today the suit OF Martin Kasad-
arian against James Hill Manufacturing
company to recover $4,000 for personal
injuries. In July last the plaintiff was
employed as a laborer in defendants
mandatory on westneld street
, kasadarian was ordered TO help move a
power press. OF the construction of which
he had no knowledge. A plunger on
the press continued TO work. and the
plaintiff was struck on the hands by the
sudden dropping OF the lever. His hands
were so badly crushed and mangled that
II was found necessary to amputate all
the fingers.
Matteson & Healy and c. T. Marsh for
the plaintiff and Walter b. Vincent and
III. NJ Boss, Jr.. FOR the defendant The
accident.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
TUG RUN
DOWN BY
STEAMER
Tho Cheney After tho Impact
Rolled Over and Sank. Three
Were Drowned.

Buffalo. N. Y. June 23--The Great
lakes tug c. w. Cheney was run down
by the propeller Chemung early this
and three members OF the crew were
drowned.
The Cheney had gone to meet the
Chemung and tow her into port AS
the tug was taking the line she ran un-
der the bow OF the propeller and was
struck amidships and rolled over and
sunk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
NAVAL RESERVE CAMP.

orders have been issued fromNthe office
OF Adiutant General Sackett for the an
nual week Of camp and bout duty TO COM
mence July eo.N The usual ration allow
ance Of ~ cents a day will he paid each
man and the muster rolls are 10 be ready
for the mastering officer duly sworn TO
before the first roll call at camp
The matter Of the site and manoeuvres
is left 20 the discretion Of the battalion
commander.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
DIRECTED VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY.

Cambridge, Mass. June 23--1n the MID
dlesex Superior court today. criminal
session. Judge Lawton instructed the
jury to return n verdict OF not guilty IN
the case Of Leo Blackten and Charles
II Joyce of Lowell. with respect 10 the
charge Of soliciting orders for liquor I'm
original packages. This was done ut
once. The ground cited was insuff.cien-
cy OF evidence
The other charges against the men will
be heard at the next term OF the court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
MERCHANT
SHOT DOWN
IN STREET
Charles Taylor KlIIad by Tram
NELL, Who Is a United States
Deputy Marshal

Montgomery. Ala. June 23-Charles
Taylor. merchant OF Roanoke. Ala.
was shot and instantly killed last night
on a crowded business street by Byron
TrammeI. deputy United States mar
ehal.
The killing resulted from bad feeling
caused by Trammells testimony I'm
bankrupt proceedings against Taylor.
Last night Trammell Is said 10 have
been struck by Taylor at whom he I'm
mediately fired FIVE pistol shots. Tram
nell was arrested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
RIVER At FLOOD ntlGHT.

Haverhill. Mass. June 23-The Merri-
mack river Is running AT flood height.
owing 10 the heavy rainfall. and is higher
today than ever before at this time OF
the year A freshet is feared. The
water az noon was running only q inches
below the wharves along the river front
and there was n rise OF IL inches during
the night.
The body OF n man was reported as
being seen I'm the river last night, but
efforts 10 recover n were unsuccessful.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
FlisHLl6nT POWDER EYpIODEs

Chicago, June 2s.-The explosion Of
ninety pounds OF iashlight in the base
ment OF a residence at Berwyn has caus-
ed the death OF Mrs. Mary Wilson.
wrecked the house and created a panic
among the children OF the Irving School
on adjoining property. Mrs. Wilson
caused the explosion by rubbing some OF
the powder between her hands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
THEY FILED DEMURRER.
sEx-dividend.

John Tanner indicted for promoting
policy appeared In Judge wilburs court
today and filed demurrer 10 the indict.
ment against him.
Samuel ". Fucker took the same
course lin regard 10 an Indictment
charging him with selling liquor TO a mi.
nor Both men were required TO furnish
SlOnO bail
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
ON CHARGE OF STEALING TOOLS.

The trial OF George n. Baker. indicted
for breaking and entering a tool house
and stealing tools was begun In Judge
Wilbur's court this afternoon.
IL n charged that Baker broke into the
tool house owned by Henry Cummings
and stole saws. chisels and other tools
belonging 60 Henry Winter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
VERDICT FOR $1,000.

The jury that heard testimony In the
case Of Susan Tripp Va. Rhode Island
company. tried before Judge Tillinghaat
gave the plalntin a verdict for 1900.
Mrs. Tripp was injured while getting
on a car. She was badly cut over the
pye. Hugh J. Carroll II counsel for Mrs.
rnpp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
SPECIAL TERM TO Be CALLED.

Lexington. KY, June PA special
term Of the Breathitt county circuit
court will be called by Gov. Beckham.
July 20. A special grand jury will consid-
er the crimes OF arson. attempt 10 bribe
Capt u. J. Even. and such other condi-
lions In Bresthitt county as may require
Investigation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
FELL AND INJURED.

The Rhode Island hospital ambulance
was called 10 az Weybosset street this
noon 10 take I'm Elsie Vaughan % iaS
Branch avenue She had fallen and in
striking the sidewalk with considerable
force sustained quite a severe scalp
wound.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
EnCOURA6 NC REPORTS MADE.

Grand Rapids. Mich. June 2s-Encour-
aging reports OF the progress made during
ture Dealers I'm session here. Secretary
r.. G. Alexander OF Boston reported a
membership Of more than 1000
The annual meeting OF the association
for the election OF officers will be held
during the January exposition In this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
WITH A BULLET.


New York. June 23.-H. n. Dressed. an
unemployed window dresser for large
stores. who formerly received large
salary has shot himself to death in the
Hoffman House lavatory
Despite the fact that hundreds OF per-
sons were about the Hobbies, only a few
heard OF the shooting. Dependency over
the loss OF his position IL supposed 10
have been the cause
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
DIsO FROM NATURAL CAUSES.

New York. June 23--An autopsy upon
the body of Mrs. c. r. Snyder. the burial
OF which was stopped in a sensational
manner at Passaic. n. j.. by the coroner
OF New York. shows that the woman died
from natural causes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
ANSWERING pOsTofHCE QUESTIONS,

ST. Louis. Mo-. June 2s.-Postmaster r.
W. Bsumhoff OF Sc Louis has received
inquiries from Fourth Assistant Post
master General Bristow relative to the
pay OF certain employees and the exact
nature OF the duties are now being an
swered by Postmaster Baumhoff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
BURNS CAUSED nER DEATH,

Methuen. Mass. June 22-Miss Emma
l.. Crabtree. aged seven years. who was
burned az her home here iast night by the
overturning OF a lamp. died early this
morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
REGISTRATION.

There were Se5 more names enrolled
yesterday at city hall. making the total
l2.iT2 against the registration OF n. .2Se Of
last year
Commencing tomorrow night the ONCE
n TO be open until o'clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23

The Southern Pacific railroad has is
sued circulars naming T. J. Anderson as
general passenger sgent for the Atlantic
division.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by NJ CURTIS
FLETCHER q CO.. street floor, Bani-
gan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
MARINE REGISTER

Tomorrow: Sun rises at All; sets a
7:A. High tides at 65s a. m. and III
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
is FORMED
TWO BIG STREET RAILWAY CON-
PANlEs OF CLEVELAND, O.,
CONSOLIDATE.

Cleveland, May 20.-After negotia-
lions carried on many months with a
view to consolidating the two big
street railway companies Of Cleveland
an agreement was reached at a con-
ference held during the day between
President Mark Hanna of the Cleve-
land Street Railway company and
President Andrews Of the Cleveland
Electric Railway company which will
result in the amalgamation of their
interests and the placing of every line
of the city under one management.
While the details of the new company
have not been settled, it is understood
It, will have a capital of $500 900.
Senator Hanna will be chairman of
the board of directors, while President
Andrews will be made president.
Universal transfers will be issued
all over the city instead Of the reduc-
tion of fares as originally proposed by
the promoters of the big deal. There
had been a move to establish universal
Scent fare lines in which Mayor John
son is credited withgbeing largely in
terested. It is we'll Known that Sena-
tor Hanna opposedSga sAlllttaion of fare
at this time ina611 1.-The street
car people migh3& fares to
offer in returngM Mot fran
chise when thep. Nuns out.
The Clevelandg &ssssRailway
company has 6sS$$f3,O00, 900,
the Cleveland CitYsRaAaIway company
has an authorized capital Of $9,000,-
900.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
5 CONSTANT FLOW OF RUSSIANS
AND WAR MATERIAL TO
YALU RIVER.
The MANcHURIAN SITUATION
DESPITE PRocLAMATIoNs AND
ASSURANCES, 1T REMAINS
UNCHANGED.

London, May 2o.-According to a
Picking dispatch to the Times. the
situation at New Chwang and in
Manchurla, in spite of proclamatioas
n assurances, is unchanged. There
is a constant flow of Russians and war
material to both the Chinese and
Korean banks of the Yalu river.
Trustworthy evidence, says the dis.
patch. confirms the report that num-
bers OF Chinese. described as farmer
brlgards are Differed by Russians.
Reviewing the Manchurian situation
and commenting on the apathy of the
powers. the Times correspondent
AYERS that China is agreeing one by
one to all the demandsFHtesented by
NJ. Plancon, the Russian, charge d
aftaires, which she pretesded to re.
lect en- bloc. She has already under
taken not to ALLEVIATE any portion of
Manchuria to any other power, not to
alter the present administration in
Mongolia, not to oron any ew'treaty
ports In Manchuria and has given an
assurance not to employ foreigners In
the administration of Manehuria, and,
whether China gives her consent or
not. Russia retains the telegraph line
between Port Arthur and Mukden.
China also has sgreed that Russia
shall have full control Of the customs
at New Chwang and there is little
debit that an agreement exists giving
Russia exclusive mining rights in the
Muden province. When Manchuria
is gone what security will there be,
asks the correspondent, for the posi-.
ton of the Japanese in Korea, mill.
tary OF civil? Does anyone know
what secret agreements were signed
by the emperor Of Korea during the
year he resided as a refugee in the
Russian legation at Seoul?
The Times correspondent asserts
that on April %, M. Plancon handed
to United States Minister Conger an
off cial copy of the Russian demands
on China In the original Russian.
written in his own hand.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
ROOSEVELT AZ SACRAMENTO.
Greeted byaim,imenee ctowdss at the
California Capital.

Sacramento, Cal, May 2R.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt arrived herk in the
evening and was met by Governor
Pardee and Mayor Clark and the citi-
zens' committee. At the railway sta
ton he was greeted by one OF the
largest crowds ever seen on a similar
occasion in Sacramento. Follower by
several carriages filled with citizens
and preceded by a tallyho filed with
musicians, the president drove from
the depot to the grandstand, which
was crowed with school children. VINO
presented a pretty appearance, each
Of the 1000 little ones waving an
American flag.
After the review of the school chill
dren, President Roosevelt drove to
the Suffer club, where he dined. After
dinner he drove to the state capitol
building where he had a brief talk
with Governor. Pardee and other dis
tinguished citizens, and delivered an
address to the citizens assembled IN
the street. Thousands were present
and the greatest enthusiasm prevail
ed. At the conclusion of his remarks
the. president drove to his train at
the depot and started on his journey
for Portland. Several stops will be
made in California. before the Oregon
line is reached.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
WITH IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY.
Northwestern Young Ladies Take the
Veil at Wilkesbarre, Pa.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May 20.-At an
Impressive ceremony at the Malinck-
rodt convent, fifteen young ladies took
the white veil and twenty sisters the
black veil. Bishop Hogan presided.
Among the sisters who took the holy
vows were Guedila Steinkoeng, Sioux
City, Ia; Herena Hirsch, New Ulm,
Mimi; Teteshora Reite, Detroit, and
Erbana Shadegg, Waconia, Mimi.
The white veil was taken by Thresa
ESQ, Chaska, Mimi; Elizabeth Fad
man, Martha Thomas and Elizabeth
Hummel, Detroit; Frida Wolff, Min.
neapolis; Catherine Schwemfurter,
Mary Houser and Mary .P,itka, New
Ulm, Mimi, and others.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
NEW SAILORS PALACE.
Opened in London by the Prince and
Princes Of Wales.

r-
London, May 2O.-The. Prince and
Princess of Wales opened the new
sailors palace erected in the Lime
house district of this city at a cost of
$1SO,000 by the British and Foreign
Sailors society. A large number of
American women were present and
handed purses to the princess for the
fitting up of the American room"
Ambassador Choate. in seconding a
vote of thanks to the Prince of Wales
at the opening of the institution, en-
phas:zed the interest which Americans
took in this sailors society. The
American women Of London, he said.
never lost an opportunity of showing
public spirit in all such cases. They
we're glad to have been able to fit up,
in the name of the United States, an
American room where the American
sailor will always find himself at
home and be gladdened by the sight
OF our. glorious flag, the Stars and
StrinpS.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-23
CHICAGO Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, May 19.-Cattle-Good to
prime steers, $4.90@5.40; poor to me-
dunn, $4.OO@4.S0; stockers and feed
ers, S3.OO@4.55; cows. $1.6O@4.5O;
heifers, $2.50@4.75; calves, s2.5O@
6.55. Hogs-Mixed and butchers, $3.50
@6.55; good to choice heavy, $4,000
$50; rough heavy, $6.30@6.55; light,
s6.O0@6.35. Sheep-Good to choice,
s4.75@5.25; Western, $4.60@5.25; ma
tive lambs, $4.60@7.10; Western, $3.50
nj 10