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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
SHOT WIFE,
Then HE
ESCAPED
Officers Searching for Ms|Vlns
Have Not Yet Succeeded In
Arrsstlng Him.

Blaine. Ne, April 4.-Orficers have not
succeeded I'm arresting Charles +. Mel
vine. who is charged with a murderous
assault upon his wife. In warrant Is
sued by Justice John NJ Ramsey OF this
town late yesterday IL IL charged that
Melvine shot his wife at their home in the
northeastern part OF Mars hill Thursday
night inhicting a wound which may
prove mortal
Melvin, who Is 20 years old, escaped and
IL was thought ne crossed the border In
20 New Brunswick a short distance from
his native town I'm Carleton county.
Deputy Sheriff Hersom left immediate
Is for the scene OF the shooting accom-
panied by two physicians who will at
tempt 10 save Mrs. Melvine's life IL they
reach her in time.
Melvin is described as of slight build
weighing 1fO pounds with sandy complex
ion and mustache. He has resided In
Easton for some time past. His wife was
the daughter OF John Lindsay.
only meagre particulars OF the affair
were obtained as the house Is located I'm
"A sparsey settled back district and diff
cult to reach as the roads are covered
with two feet Of soft snow.
The news was brought here late yester-
day by a messenger who obtained the
warrant and notified the county officials.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
I BURNING WRECK.
Passed at Sea by the Steamer Havana on
Her Trip to New York.

New York, April 4--The steamer Hav-
ana which arrived today from Vera Cruz
Progreso and Havana, reports that on
April 2, she passed a derelict, the for
ward part of which was about IL feet
above water. burning briskly.
The dereitct was seen I'm lat. 32fL ION.
77.1s, not far from the position of the
burning steamer seen the day previous
by the steamers FL Cid and El Monte.
II was probably the abandoned lumber
steamer John J. Hill. part of the crew
OF which arrived at New Orleans yester-
day. Also on April 2. the Havana passed
the British steamer Caithness from Mo-
bile TO Greenock with her machinery
disabled. The captain reported that re-
pairs would be completed In two hours.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
LURVEy GOES TO JAIL.
He Is Accused Of Throwing Pepper In Eyes
Of Station Agent and Stealing SILL.

Manchester, N. H.. April flames III.
Lurvey, the ex-postmaster OF Coffee
Falls who is charged with throwing pep
per In the eyes OF the station agent at
that place last August and robbing him
OF an express package containing s27l1
intended for the pay roll of the Devon
shire mills. was before the police court
again this morning for the continued
hearing on the case.
Joseph III. McDermott, the station
agent. and Thomas H. Walker, super
intendent OF the Devonshire mills, were
the only witnesses examined. portion
Of the case having been heard last Tues
day The witnesses were closely cross
examined but no evidence was offered for
the defence.
Lurvey was once more held for the
grand jury and as he could not procure
the $1,000 bail demanded by Judge Heath
he went to jail. Lurvey was on trial
for the express robbery In the superior
court Monday when the case was mol
pressed on account of a flaw in the in
dictment and the proceedings were begun
all over again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
LOWELL STRIKE FEATURES.

Lowell Mass. April 4-The French
Canadian exodus from Lowell and the
preparations for the great parade OF mill
operatives 20 take place upon the ar
rival of President Gompers Of the Amer
ican Federation OF labor are the most
important features OF The strike at this
stage.
The French Canadians are leaving
Lowell by hundreds and the parade plan
ned for the reception OF President
Compers 'win be the greatest parade OF
min operatives IN the history of Lowell
not excepting the time that the army Of
mill girls with white dresses and green
parasois welcomed President Jackson 70
the spindle city.
There are more than four times as
many mill girls IN the city now than
az that time. President Gompers IN eN-
pected 10 arrive IN Lowell on or before
Thursday OF next week and the textile
council r. already making prspaations
for it.
The parade win be followed by mass
meeting, an outdoor meeting N the
weather wfll permit
None Of the mnls win open their gates
Monday morning -aA-haA- -h4eH-ea+f-r---t-c
IN some of the newspapers.
Agent Conneu Of the fremont and SUI
folk mills said TO a reporter This fore
noon that the gates OF the Mills n whici
he II agent VIII open just ~ soon NJ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
QUIGG
FOUND NOT
GUILTY
In Trial Of Case In Sixth Dis
trict Court Yesterday After.
noon He Was Discharged.

A. ". Quigg Of Pawtucket was found
not guilty in the Sixth district court yes
terday OF the charges brought against
him by Gembard Seward Foster Of the
firm OF Foster Bros. OF New York for the
alleged embeZZlement OF two Certncates
OF stock representing 200 shares of the
capital stock OF the Exposed Treasure
Mining company OF the value OF 5000 IN
the possession Of Clarendon A. Foster.
Glembard Seward Foster testified that
some stocks had been placed In Mr..
Quigg's hands for the purpose Of sale. Tie
added that when an accounting was de-
sired the two certificates OF stock, num-
bered 80 and 3l2. were not forthcoming.
Mr. Foster testified that he made an IN
uuiry and found he said. that the stock
had been placed I'm the hands of +. w.
Babcock OF this city as surety, Mr.. fos-
ter testified Mr. Babcock had told him,
for money loaned by him TO Mr. Quigg
Mr. Babcock denied that he had told
Mr.. Foster that the stock was pledged
to him for security for money loaned by
him to Mr.. Quigg or that 1t had been SO
placed but said that Mr.. Quigg had OF
fered him the stock for sale. that ne had
declined TO buy IL. and that Mr. Quigg
had simply left II in his office, 10 De
called for when ne wanted IT,
An affidavit made out by Mr.. Quigg ana
given to Mr. Foster year ago last Feb
ruary was introduced in the case. That
AFFIDAVIT was TO the effect that Mr.. Quigg
had sent back TO Mr.. Foster the missing
certificates OF stock by mail.
Judge Sweetlaud held that no criminal
intent had been shown on Mr.. Quigg
part: that II had not been conclusiveJy
shown by the prosecution tnat the GER
tifcates OF stock had been pledged as
security for loan, and that the res
pondent was entitled 10 his release under
the charge.
Mr.. Quisg had provided himself with
writ Of arrest for Mr.. Foster. the, COM
plainant against him. alleging damages
in a civil action of'fs5ooo on complaint
Of malicious prosecution. The writ was
served on Mr.. Foster Just as he was
about To step aboard the Shore line train
for New York at 4:10 p. m. Price Owen
qualified as surety I'm the sum OF 5000.
The writ is returnable in the common
pleas division of the Supreme osGrt on
May g. II was sworn out on an affida-
Wit by Mr.. Quigg that Mr.. Foster was
about to leave the state.
Before ne left, Mr.. Foster said that he
had no idea OF letting his attentions 70
Mr.. Quigg drop at this point, but pro-
posed, he said, 10 follow up the present
status OF the case with a civil action.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
STRIPPED OF OPERATIVES

Brockton. Mass. April 4-The factories
OF the f. r. Field company and Field
Brothers e. Gross are today completely
stripped OF operatives because of the
strikes inaugurated Tuesday and Fri
day respectively.
Approximately 325 operatives are direct
ly concerned In the strikes today, 20
stitchers who remained at work yester-
tlnv at the Fiof1 r-rt hers and Cross fac
tory having withdrawn.
A mass meeting of the strikers was ad-
dressed by Presluent 4 u. s,u4iey ~ .ue
joint shoe council. Special agent Wal
ter r. Russell OF the council makes
positive denial of persistent rumor that
the big shop OF the w. ID. Field company
Will be struck Monday. The council has
not considered action against this firm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
SHOWER OF FLOWERS.
Fell Upon King Edward and King Carlos
When They Visited Geographical Museum.

Lisbon, April 4.-King Edward had a
Museum OF the Geographical society.
The han was filled with distinguished
people and the floor was strewn with
roses When King Edward accompanied
by King Carlos entered the hall ladies in
the galleries showered rose leaves on the
monarchs.
King Edwards coat was thickly covered
with leaves at which he laughed heartily.
Replying 10 an address OF welcome King
Edward comented on the unprecedented
attentions showered on him and said they
would never fade from his memory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
PROSPECT BRIGHT FOR
STRIKE SETTLEMENT

sufficient number OF operatives express
their desire 20 return.
There Is scarcely a day passes salu
Mr.. Connel. that one or more Vl 2 lng
overseers do not come 10 me anu saS
that they are being besieged py opera
tives who want 10 go 10 work. 49,.
The last money owed the optIauIea
was paid them yesterday. during we
past few days the several mills have PAID
out SlOs, 800 All OF the agents ana pay
masters have words OF praise Tor the Or
derby way I'm which the operatives con-
Quoted themselves. 49,.
The Lawrence hosiery Is running TO-DAY
with about the same number or knit'ers
as yesterday. -, -,,,,,
Al a meeting Of the knitters last night
four union knltters employed az the
ShawIxnit hosiery were instructed 10 ue-
mand an advance of 10 per cent today
Supt. Hall OF the Shawknit hosiery salu
last night: "Our spinners and other en-
pioyes have made no complaint We nave
66O names on our payrolis and ShoO ls t,e
amount paid each week. The aNerase
wages Of our spinners have boen Slo; Nf
and 1886 "a week. 1 don't see where
we fit i'm this strike. We are not In any
way connected with the large COTTON
mills
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
May COTTON
DOOMED
20 POINTS
Reached a Higher Level Than
During Sul|y.PTice Battle but
Later Reacted.

New York. April 4--Extensive cover
ing by the shorts sent the price OF May
cotton up 20 points to 1000 today. This
is tho highest figure reached in the pres
ent movement. exceeding by three points
the recrd price for May cotton, touched
during the Sully-Price contest few
weeks ago,
From the top figure May declined 10
points and then made a partial rally.
From outward appearances the Dun ele-
ment seemed to oppose rather than en-
courage the advance. which was due PR
marily to a realization by the shorts OF
the difficulty of meeting contracts. All
ordinary market conditions were Ignored,
however in the wild scramble to cover.
July cotton was good second In the
excitement that attended the opening,
selling up to s.7s, and there was tall
OF a possible corner In that option. The
market steadied soon after the opening,
but continued more or less irregular.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
SEVEN STILL ON WRECK
But I8 Passengers and Two Sailors Have
Been Taken OF Stranded Steamer.

San Francisco, Cal, April 4.--The tug
Defiance early today succeeded in rescu-
ing IS passengers and two Of the crew OF
the steamer Albion River which is fast
on the rocks at Bodega Point. Seven men
are still on the wreck and are showing
signals OF distress.
The wind Is blowing n gale and their
rescue is difficult The revenue cutter Nc
Culough with the life boat and life saw
ing crew from Point Bonita Is I'm the vi
cinity and making every effort TO save
the men. Those on board when the last
advioes were received here are Captain
Bash, Chief Engineer John Ryan, First
Assistant John Dykeman, Cook Eugene
Burk and three seamen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
IN PERFECT HEALTH
Popss Physician Denies Reports Thai the
PontIff Has Become Ehfeehled.

Rome. April 4.-Dr. Lapponi. the pope's
physician, In an interview today relative
to the current reports that the Ponun
had become permanently enfeebled as
result OF his recent illness. authorized
denial OF the statements.
He declared the pope was In perfect
health and added that the pontin contin-
ues his audiences and performs his habit
ual occupations. Owing TO his advanced
age. however, Dr. Lapponi has counseled
the Pope to limit the number OF his audi
ences and accordingly. these will be
suspended during Holy Week, although he
will receive the foreign pilgrims on We'd
nesday next.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04

Stafford Springs. Conn, April 4,The IN
dications are that the trouble between
the Warren WOODEN Manufacturing COM
drawn out. The company seems TO po
anxious to start UP the mills. but mas
been unable TO get enough help TO 90 so.
A proposition has been submitted 10 the
men. in which the company will allow
the help the entire day Oft Saturday, pro-
sided they work IL hours a day the rest
of the week
TIE stiikers will not agree 10 this. az
lhey say thetr wages would be materially
reduced thereby. The women and girls,
who are among those out, are particularly
firm In their demands for the Saturday
half-holiday. some OF the workers have
already left town. and unless the strike
Is settled others will follow neUt week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Elisha w Shaw a prominent business
man OF Newport. Me-, for the past nifty
years. died suddenly today OF apopiexy'
He was 81 years old.
william H. Hartman, brother or IL. III.
Hartman, died at 2:+5 this morning AT
the Plaza hotel in New York from
complication OF diseases. He was ~
years old.
Prof r. r. Marsh. died at Helena,
Mont, yesterday aged ss years. He
made the first survey OF public lands
within the present limits OF Montana He
wns born In Vermont in Bl5.
The worst storm In years has been fol-
lowed by snow. The Genessee valley is
Hooded from one end 10 the other and
hundreds OF acres OF plowed ground.
some OF which has been planted, Is under
water.
II Il reported here says n London cor
respondent that 20 j. Tprte. lately min
lister OF public works IN Canada, has been
offered A nationalist seat In the British
house OF commons, and that he has the
matter under consideration.
Dorothy Dare. 3 year old, OF Maplewood,
N j., who has been maformed since
birth. has received the Lorenz treatment
I'm this city. The child had socketless
hin bones unaffected by disease. The
doctors declare the operation was entire
ly satisfactory.
Gov. Bailey Of Kansas has ordered the
state livestock sanitary commission TO
investigate the sickness among cattle nj
| Concordia, alleged 10 be affected with
foot and mouth disease. The chairman
! OF the commission In confident that the
symptoms are due only to cattle stand
Ing In muddy yards.
Rev. Charles r. Murray, prominent
| Presbyterian minister, Is dead at his
! home IN Denver. Col, aged ~ years. He
was the son OF Dr. II. u. Murray. noted
/ surgeon. Ho was born In New Hamp'
shire. was graduated from Dartmouth
college. and later studied in Heidelberg
| and Bonn.
The steamer Korea sailed today from
/ San Francisco for Honolulu and the Or
! tent. In her treasure room there u
/ 81. 10000 I'm gold for Honolulu and $3.50
| 600 IN silver for Japan She viii cali Al
/ Manila, among her passengers being Nic'
/ Governor Luke r. Wright. Of the Philip
pines. who Is accompanied by his wife
I and secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
W0MAN'S
SHOCKING
SUICIDE
She Threw Herself In Front Of
Elevated Train and Body
Was Cut In Two.

New York. April A woman about 81
years old and we'll dressed In mourning
committed suicide today by hurting her.
self I'm front OF an uptown Sixth avenue
elevated train. the approach of which she
had been awaiting.
sho was cut almost In half by the
wheels of the train. Tho motorman. IN
"A nattempt to stop the train. brought II
ND go short as to throw many OF tho pas
sengers from their feet and seats.
For a short time panic reigned through
out the train. A great number Of people
saw the suicide. The body lay on tho
rails until the third rail current was
turned OF and the car lacked up.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
FILES AMENDED CH AFTER.

Trenton. " J.. April Am amended
charter OF tho United States Packing
company filed here today provides that
the board Of directors OF the company
may increase the capital stock from ST.
600 900 20 AOo00oo
II also provides that the dividends are
declared on the common stock. that I'm
case OF dissolution or liquidation the pre-
ferred stockholders shall be entitled TO
the full amount OF their stock I'm the as
sets OF the corporation and that after
this II paid the common stockholders may
have the remainder OF the assets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
ROBBERS USED DYNAMITE
Blow Open Safe In Bank al Ulysses, Pa,
and Escape With $1,000 In Cash.

williamsport Pa, Aprn 4.--Early today
robbers at Ulysses, Potter county, dyna-
mited a safe I'm the Rowley private bank
and secured $1,000 In coin. Citizens
aroused by the explosion gave batr and
a dozen shots were exchanged. bu. the
robbers escaped in wagon carrying the
money in sacks.
Later two mud stained strangers were
arrested at West Pike and are now in
ajil at Galeton. IL ia believed they are
tho robbers and that the money has been
hldden IN the woods.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
PROGRESS OF the PRESIDENT
He Is Received With Imposing Honors on
His Arrival at La Crosse, Wis.

La Crosse. Wis. April 4.-The presi-
Dental train arrived hcre at $3.50 this
morning. The president was met at the
train by a committee headed by Con-
gressman Esch and Mayor Boschert.
-Four compa nies OF the Wisconsin Ma
tionai Guard were lined along the ap-
proacnes to the depot whore the carriages
were in waiting for the presidential
party.
The first three carriages were elabor-
ately trimmed IN red. white and blue and
the horses were gayly decorated with rib
bons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
BANKRUPTCY MATTERS.

Captain Julius A. Pettey OF Tiverton
this morning nled voluntary petition in
bankruptcy I'm the United states court.
lie gives his liabilities az S6eiSl2 and his
assets ns tS.1A57.
Tho petition Of Walter \. Robbins of
Pawtucket. 20 he discharged from bank
ruptcy was opposed this morning in the
United states court by Maria II. Adams
and Rcbecca B. Aldrich.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
VOTE OF CENSUS
ltWss Passed BY the HaytIsn Senate and
Caused Resignation Of Ministry.

Port au Prince. Hayti. April t-The
cabinet has resigned owing to the senate
having passed vote OF censure against
the ministers FOR their failure to take pro-
ceedings against those who were respon-
sible for the interruption OF the sittings
of the chamber of deputies March 30 by
the firing OF rife shots.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
ELECTED TO kTHENAEUM CLUB.

London. April 4-Henry White. secre-
tary OF the United States Embassy. was
one of n trio OF distinguished men elected
yesterday to membership in the Athen-
aeum club. under the rule empowering the
annual election OF nine persons ''of dis
tinguished eminence in science, art, litera-
ture OF the public services"
Mr. White was proposed by Sir Leonard
LyeH Bart and was seconded by Premier
Balfour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
ROItL FIRE CAUSED EXCITEMENT.

New York. April Fire In the base
ment OF the Plaza. one of the largest and
best known hotels in the city. caused con-
siderable excitement among the guests
today.
When the alarm was sounded the guests
hurriedly left their rooms and crowded
into the office Little damage was done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT.

New York. April 4-The statement Of
the averages of the clearing house banks
of this city Tor tho Msck EhnMA---
T06ns decrease. t6i4.30O; deposit de-
crease. &,M.Ip; circulation increase. $50. .
goo, legal tenders decrease. 500 ao. specie
decrease. S5.ab.3O0. surplus reserve. s.
iso.s25; decrease, n.l5o0Bi ext. s. deposit
decrease, H,2s.025
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
EVANGELIST DEAD.
Converted Hebrew. John Goldberg. Who Had
CHARGE Of North Main Street Mission.

John Goldberg, a Hebrew, who had
accepted and preached Christianity at a
mission at $50 North Main street. was
found dead in that place at o'clock this
morning.
Goldberg who was II years old and
blind. was last seen alive at o'clock
last night.
John White. his assistant. found him
dead when he opened up the mission to-
day
Death was due TO natural causes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
A THREATENED STRIKE.

Schenectady. N. Y. April "A general
conference Of heads OF departments OF
the General Electrical works IN In prog
ress, and ~ Is believed that a strike OF
the employees allied with the machinery
building section OF the trades assembly IL
imminent.
Officials OF the General Electric COM
pany are credited with insisting 90 sew
eral grievance committees recently that
~ their demands are persfsted Ia the
.yff ha shut dcxuv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
A COLD WAVE
Mercury Drops 80 Degrees In IS Hours at
Amsterdam, N. Y.

Amsterdam. n. Y, April 4-There has
been n drop Of 3S degrees in the tenn
perature within rs hours and the mer-
curry Is still falling. High west winds
prevail with frequent nurries Of snow.
Buffalo. n. Y. April 4.---Snow is falling
here and the temperature is below freez-
ing.
Schenectady. y. Y, April AFTER a
20 degree drop in temperature rain be-
gan TO fall today followed by snow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04

AZ the sale az New York of ceramics
and brio -a-brac collected by tho late Pc
ter Marie. t6Ss7 was realized. Eighteen
plates. French porcelain. decoration ~
T.. Sieftert. brought s264b large Sew
res vase Samphora shape. $3.50. and "Tn-
noccnce." n bust in carrara marble. 1850
An old Worcester tea set sold for si45.
The hhghest price was slc0 for three urns.
Sevres mantel ornaments. A bronze fe-
ure the Venus De Milo, brought tiso, and
n carrara bust OF Napoleon. after can
ova. $3.50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
DELAYED BY STORM
Steamer fremont Didn't Arrive Until 3
O'clock This Afternoon VIII Sail at 7.

The JOY line steamer fremont from
New York for this city made harbor at
New London last night on account of the
heavy seas and thick fog.
She sailed again about Q o'clock and
arrived at this port at 3 O'Clock this af-
ternoon The unloading OF freight was
Immediately begun and the fremont will
san for New York about Z o'clock this
evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
STREET CARS COLLIDE.
Motorman Henry D. Rager Suffered the
Fracture OF His Right Arm.

Thornton and Hughesdale car came
into collision. when opposite 6S3 Plainfield
street at 1880 O'Clock this afternoon. be-
cause of the shipping condition of the
rails.
Motorman Henry ID. Huger or the
Hughesdaye car suffered fracture OK mis-
right arm.
Several pafles OF glass in the Plainield
street car were demolished.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
PLUMBERS GET ARAISE.

Cleveland. otao.. April 4.-Clevesnd
plumbers have beon granted their request
Tor a raise In wages. Hereafter they VIII
receive 81 for an hour day, and advance
OF so cents per day. The employers also
agree To employ only union labor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
nic FISHING GROUNDS.

lf you are looking for good fishing
grounds for your summer vacation call
al THE NEWS office In our Summer
Resort Bureau we have the most COM
rlete xr'des TO all of the best lakes and
streams In Maine New Hampshire and
Vermont. rrce 20 everybody.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-04
MINE WORKERS QUIT

Samokin, Pa, April 4-The drivers and
leaders at the Philadelphia and Reading
Coal and Iron oompany's Burnside, Bear
Valley and Sterling colliories struck to-
day because the company refused to
agree to give them pay for nine hours
work on Saturdays II they quit work at
o'clock Fifteen hundred men and boys
are idle,