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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wan street. Dec 2s.-Business was
moderately active at the opening OF the
stock market and there was no trace OF
yesterdays depression. Most OF the
important stocks were slightly better.
Rock Island showed a rise Of half per
cent.
Attempts to pursue the rise further
brought out more stock than the market
could absorb and II became reactionary.
Brooklyn Transit and Consolidated Gas
resisted the setback for n time and
gained about a point. but eventually fell
back sharply. Pressure against Rock
Island was renewed breaking II from
2Sas 10 22% and the preferred lost a point
net Unexplained weakness In Reading
infused some depression into the other
coalers. but offerings were very small.
Union Gas advanced points.
/ The announcement OF an increase OF
the Lake Shore dividend caused an ad-
vance In New York Central and some Of
the other Vanderbilts and a sympathetic
hardening In the general list. New York
Central, Cleveland, G. G. a. st. Louis and
New York. Chicago e. st. Louis gained
TO Ia. American Express. Peoples
Gas. Westinghouse Electric and rail-
way steel spring preferred rose IL TO Q.
Declines were Delaware a. Hudson and
Pipe preferred 1, National Railway of
Mexico preferred ia Westinghouse Elec-
trio hrst preferred 2ih and Lackawanna
and Western s. Bonds were firm.
Brokers with buying orders for the high
priced coalers found but little stock avail
ableat the noon level of prices and bid
considerably higher 20 fill orders. Room
traders joined the buying movement and
ran the market UP all around to the best.
New Jersey Central improved two points
and Delaware a. Hudson recovered Its
earlier loss Of point and added 3hl TO Its
value. Amalgamated Copper and Brook
lyn Transit were bought heavily and lifted
1 TO ia. respectively. st. Paul and Metro
poltan Street Railway also improved n
point, New York Central IN. Canada
Southern rs. Cleveland, c., c. & St. Louis
2A and Consolidated Gas 2h. Rock ISL
and preferred recovered Its morning de-.
cline.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
Big STRIKE THREATENED
D000 ST. Louis Drivers and Teamsters
May Quit Work.

st. Louis. Dec. pa strike OF 1000 car
riage drivers and teamsters In st. Louis
k threatened. II Is stated that II the
Citizens Industrial association OF ST.
Louis in its announced purpose TO en-
force law and order. interferes with the
proposed strike OF cab men and carriage
drivers. which has been set for Jan. 1. the
officers OF dozen OF the local unions OF
the International Brotherhood OF Teams
ters threaten that 1000 men will refuse 20
work and that not pound OF freight or a
ton OF coal will be moved by union labor
until the strike n settled.
August Donnelly. chairman OF the exec
rtive committee OF the 81. Louis Livery
mems association. declares that the liv-
erymen will never accede 20 the demands
OF the drivers who ask for a % 20 20 per
cent Increase In wages
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
A DISAGREEMENT
Jury That Heard The Munson Case Could
Not Settle on an Award.

The jury in the case OF Edward Il.
Munson VS. Rhode Island Suburban Rail-
way company heard I'm Judge wilbur's
court failed TO agree. Plaintiff was IN
jured by one OF the defendants cars on
one OF the crossings between Lakewood
and SILVER Hook stations. he taking his
fathers place a. crossing tender.
on the one hand plaintiff claimed he
was on the crossing TO pick up stone
that he was afraid would derail the car
and - this defendant replied that the
plaintiff was crossing the track 90 go
20 whore his brother was.
Plaintiff sued 20 recover si5.00o. Henry
w Hayes represented the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
ASSEMBLY CAU US
Members Of Legislature Met at Call Of Gov.
GanIn This Afternoon.

There was caucus this afternoon OF
the Democratic members OF the general
assembly which convened at the state
house at $780,
II was announced that the meeting
would not be for the public and that the
members OF the Democratic party in both
houses would be admitted to room 2oS,
where the meeting was called.
Most of the general public would have
been grateful for the warning I'm advance,
for the room is situated at the western
end OF the capitol on the topmost floor,
and the stairs are long and numerous,
also hard.
The legislators elect met at the call
OF Gov l.. r. G. Garvin, who Il In said
acted at the request OF certain Of the
party leaders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
SCARLET FEVER CASES
Three More Children al Tohey Street Home
Removed 10 Hospital.

The matron OF the Toby street home
reported today TO the superintendent Of
health that one OF the children who was
among the suspects had developed
symptoms of scarlet fever. and two new
patients had just been isolated.
These are Neta Levic and Donald
Briigs and the suspected case which de-
veloped is that OF Bernice Kelly.
There are now 13 cases In the homo out
OF total OF 75 or so inmates,
The scarlet fever came. Il is thought,
from two children who had Il early I'm
November and were discharged from the
hospital as cured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
WOODS
LETTER
PUBLISHED
In II He Asked That Statements
Concerning Him Be 'nvsstI-
gated by War Department.

Washington, Dec. 23.-The war depart
ment today made public a letter from
General Wood written last July, In which
the general asked that certain statements
regarding him and which were when pub
lished. attributed to Major Runcie, be in
vestigated by some one designated by the
war department. The letter follows:
Manila, p. l.. July 2s, 1903
ITO the Adiutant General, United States
Army, Washington:
"Sir-I have the honor to invite your at
tention TO statements made in the editorial
columns OF the New York Sun of June
2. 4 and 6, and later dates, which clearly
charge me with conduct of most censur
able character. perhaps contemplate
would be a better word.
II also invite your attention TO the
source from which the paper claims to
have obtained its information, namely
statements OF First Lieutenant James
f. Runcie Gate major United States
Volunteer cavalry made to various re-
liable parties and to request that the
matter be referred to the Inspector gen.
eral OF the army for such action as may
be required under the circumstances, or
10 any other authority which the war
department may deem proper. I enclose
herewith n statement OF the facts In the
case. together with true copies OF letters.
extracts fraom letters. etc, bearing on
the subject.
The matter Ks now one OF three and
n half years standing and during the
greater portion OF this period / have been
within easy reach OF the aggrieved
parties or party. The statement enclosed
gives the addresses OF most OF the per-
sons who have more or less knowledge
OF the affair.
1T VIII be noted that many OF the
letters are confidential in character, the
originals OF which are in the confidential
official files OF the secretary of war
Every respectfully,
LEONARD WOOD,
"B1gader General United StatesA rmy."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
TURKEY SPECIAL"
Special Train Of 16 Cars Brought Western
Birds to New York.

New York, Dec 23.--Carrying 10000
wishbones and twice as many drum
sticks" for Gotham's Christmas dinner,
the first turkey special on record ar
rived in New York from ST. Louis, Mo,
over the Delaware and Lackawanna rail-
road Monday evening Composed OF 16
cars. It had a clear track from Buffalo on.
and two express trains were sidetracked
TO allow IL TO make a record run and
reach the city In ample time to have the
turkeys in the booths OF the jobbers early
yesterday morning.
This train load OF turkeys were shipped
TO firm OF commission merchants on
Washington street by a house I'm St Louis.
The train leaving St Louis consisted OF
10 cars. but two were consigned to Phila-
delphia and one car was wrecked on the
way. Each car carried $50 boxes, and each
box contained 10 TO II dressed turkeys.
The total consignment. weighngg 40, 900
pounds, and selling at 20 cents wholesale,
represented value OF $4,000.
The train was delayed by n wreck In
Ohio" said w ]. Farrell OF the New York
firm yesterday morning land Il was only
by sidetraclxing two express trains and Il
rapid run on clear track that brought
the turkeys into the city so early. They
were a fancy lot, and sold at unusually
good prices. being delivered to the jobbers
by O'Clock this morning.
I'VE certainly had 10 rush things 10 get
the supply here on time. You see. instead
OF beginning to kill the turkeys about
Dec I, the producers out West held up
their stock until a short time ago, hoping
TO run up the prices. Consequently our
representatives in st. Louis were delayed
In filing our orders, and when the supply
came in n turkey. special was the only
way OF getting IL TO New York on time"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
IN HANDS OF JURY
Case Of Garetts, Who Is Accused Of the
Murder Of Ell C0rtI.

Montpelier. VT, Dec. 2S-The case OF
Alexander Garette, charged with the
murder OF ELI Corti, was given to the
jury this forenoon. Final arguments
were concluded yesterday and the charge
TO the jury was given by Judge Stafford
when court re-assembled today.
Judge Stafford spoke very briefly. mere
~ reviewing In a general way the i'm
portant evidence submitted by both the
prosecution and the defense and making
clear IN the jurors certain points OF law
In connection with the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
ADMIRAL.
DIES OF
AP~PLExY
Fatally Stricken While on Visit
TO Rear Admiral Rodgers at
Brooklyn Navy Yard.

New York, Dec. % 23-RearAdmiral Ed
win White, retired, was stricken with
apoplexy at the navy yard early today
and died before medical aid could be
summoned. He had como from his home
In Princeton 10 visit Rear-Admiral
Rodgers. commandant OF the navy yard.
Rear Admiral White was native OF
Ohio and entered the naval service, Dec.
20, 1861. lie was made a rear-admiral
upon the day of his retirement, Dec.
2S 1899
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
ASSETS Only S40O
Sternseher Says His Liabilities Amount to
$7953.52 Bankrupt Petition Filed.

This morning there was filed in the
United States district court n petition
In bankruptcy by Israel Sternseher The
petitioner was clothing merchant and
jeweler Of this city until the present mis-
fortune came upon him.
He asserts that his liabilities are
s79b8.52, while the assets are only s400,
a small part OF which ls made up in the
household goods OF the family, the re-
mainder being I'm uncolected bills
The time set for the hearing OF the
petition has not been announced vet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
To EXAMINE SElUR TIES
Meeting Of Sinking Fund Commissioners at
State CaDltOI.

Governor l.. f. C. Garvin spent yester-
day In Worcester where he attended the
Reunion OF his old regiment, the 5ist
Massachusetts, Volunteers. but was at
the state house rs usual today In order to
attend a meeting OF the commissioners OF
sinking funds which he as ex-officio
chairman had called.
The meeting was held about II a. m. I'm
the office OF the General Treasurer Wal
ter a. Read and securities OF the various
examined
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

tional bank of Lawrence. 10000; First
National bank OF Attleboro, 10000; First
National bank Of Peterboro, n. H., $1,000;
Pacific National bank OF Lawrence, $4,000;
Peoples Savings bank Of Providence,
$40 o00 Commerce National bank. PrSNi-
dence. s35, 900: Fourth National bank
Providence. $4,000. Numerous other banks
throughout New England ave also cred
itors
The secured claims amount TO s16.730.
OF the assets OF s43.297, $l6, $50 Is repre-
sented In real estate, which Is unen-
numbered except for the rights therein
OF the wife OF Mr.. Perry and $4,000 is In
life Insurance.
The affairs of the street railways have
boen referred by the receivers TO the
creditors, but thus far no agreement has
been reavhed regarding a settlement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

The heaviest creditor is William Rice
OF Worcester. who has claim against
Perry for sos. 900. The international
Trust company OF Boston holds claims
aggregating $4,000. and the American
Loan and Trust company OF Boston
claims for $4,000.
Ameng the other creditors are the fol-
lowing named: Girard National bank.
Philadelphia $4,000; Newburyport In
stitutton for Savings, $4,000; South
bridge Savings bank. s25, 600; New Eng-
band National bank. Boston. $35, 900:
Gardner (Mass.) Savings bank. s25.000;
tho Trust Company OF the Republic, New
York, SO, 900; Worcester Five Cent Saw
tngs bank. s35. 900; Union National bank
OF Weymouth. 10000; Bay State Ma
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
COTTON AT IA CENTS
BEFORE CHRISTMAS
CONTINUED Fom Page One. }

New Orleans sent heavy buying orders
as prices went higher and around midday
January was selling at 138 March at
1859 and May and July aS 1880. these be-
ing net gains OF IS 20 "a points, and the
highest general range OF prices established
since war days
The big advance amounting 90 about
y of cent since yesterday morning at
tracted heavy realizing and I'm the early
afternoon prices sagged back about ten
points from the best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
\. MARKS & co. ASSIGNMENT
Boston Firm With Local Branch In Financial
Difficulties.

At the city hail today notice of the as
signment of Herman Marks OF Boston
and Adolph Marks OF Providence. CO.
partners. doing business as III. Marks and
company OF Boston. Mass, was re-
corded. Clarence w. Rowley of Boston
being named as assignee.
The assignment included 20 shares In
the Royal Tailoring company, all book
accounts and stock on hand, for the
benefit OF the creditors OF the concern.
According 10 the directory Adolph
Marks conducts the Providence Lining
company at s3 Washington street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
CAN you TAKE A WEEKS
VACATIONS

II 80 drop n postal TO the Royal. Blue
Line for their illustrated booklet on
Washington. giving all details Of seven
day personally conducted trip. for which
s250 90 covers AL expenses from Bostons
leave Jan. 1bth-2sth. Feb. 12th-26th.
March 1ith-25th April sth-22d. May 9Th.
Three attractive tours 10 Florida Jan.
25th. Feb. sth. March 7th. $3.50. two
weeks IN the land Of sunshine.
Address Jos. Il. Taggart. ". y. Il. A.,
SEQ washington street. Boston, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

Whether II is OF tho nose. throat. stomach
bowels. or more delicate organs, catarrh (
always debllitatlng and should never fail c
attention.
IL is a discharge from the mucous mem
brane when kept In a state Of Inflammation
by an impure, commonly scrofulous. con
ditlon OF the blood.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
PROPERTY ATTACHED.

The city hall records today show that
william r. Sears has attached property
Of Henrietta waldrof. alias. for 500 20
secure n book account OF Si3 90 Washing
ton r. Prescott Is the attorney for the
plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
COGHLAN'S REPORT
Says The MayAower Met Steamers Carrying
Colombian Troops and Munitions.

Washington. Dec. 2S.-The following ca
blegram was received at the navy depart
ment to-day from Rear Admiral Goghlan.
dated Colon:
"Mayhower reports met with Pinzen.
carrying three hundred men and NUM-
tions bound for Baz at Titumau"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
TRUST co. RESUMES BUSINESS,

Baltimore, Dec. 2S.-T'he Union Trust
company. which went into the hands
OF a receiver on October 19 opened its
doors today and resumed business. Re
ceiver Miles Wilton. Jr.. having been
discharged by order OF the court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
Hoods Sarsaparil;

Cures all forms OF catarrh. radically am
permanently - II removes the cause AM
evsrcomss sli the cnscts. Get Hoods.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
VERDICT S462.50.

The jury that heard testimony In the
case OF Manufacturers Building company
VS.. w. g. 3. Blackington company
awarded the plaintiff S462.50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II fails
TO cure. e. w. Groves signature Is on
each box 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23
PROVIDENCE BANKS
AMONG CREDITORS
Frank d. Perry of Worcester Files Petition
i'm Bankruptcy-Places Liabilities at
$962, ,562 and Assets at $42,297.

"A southbdg
practical the Unit
ed states trio E.
Perry at s Banks
the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

TO LET - iss BROADWAY. TWO
laSge Front Rooms with hot and cold
water. Tel. 2fS3-f
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-23

. Eek dividend.
/" Ex-righta
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-04-03

H, g, Thomas spent Sunday with
his family in Perrysburg.
Daniel Klingler has given his
house new coat of paint.
Alfred Nelderhouse was the guest
Of Fred Hahn and family.
The Neiderhouse brothers have
built a new porch on their residence.
Foster Wager of Toledo, was the
guest of C.9. Fluhart and wife this
week.
Geo Lowrie and wife of Detroit
were guests of DR.. j. II. Rheinfrank
and wife this week.
Mrs. DIR. Noble of East Toledo and
Mrs. Clarence Noble of West Toledo
visited Mrs. Frank Noble and little
son on Thursday last.
Commencing Sunday April 5, 1908,
the hour of holding the First Presby.
terian Sunday School of Perrysburg
will be changed from go to 900
o'clock a m.
Mrs. Chas. Fluhart and daughter
Naomi returned on Friday from a
visit with Mrs. Fs parents, G.. h.
Purdy and wife of Swanton and Mrs.
Gehring of Delta.
Many friends of Miss { lara Strain
will be pleased to learn of her success
as teacher and that she has secured q
new and better appointment in the
schools at Banlins Station, Penn
"A Lenten Tea will be given for the
benefit of st. Pauls Episcopal church
at the home of Mrs. w. c. Hull in
Third Ward of Maumee, Friday,
April 8. Every one cordially invited
-Nows the time to take Rocky
Mountain Tea; it drives out the mi
crobes of winter; it builds up the
stomach, kidneys and liver. A won
derful spring tonic that makes sick
people well. Champney's Pharmacy.
| DR. p. Fontaine, former United
States consul to Egypt, Will be present
and preach at the NJ. e. church next
Sunday morning at 1915. On Wednes-
day evening, April Sth, at 8 p. M, he
will give his famous lecture ON the
Orient, entitled 1000 Miles on a
Camels Back"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-04-03

-Robt. S Denham and wife of To-
ledo spent Sunday with Mrs. j. Blinn
and family.
john C. Miller, wife and two
children of Middletown, o., are visit
ing Uncle Sam Miller and wife.
-"Some ancient and present day
Apologies" will be the subject of DR..
Fontaine's sermon at the NJ. E.
church Sunday morning
Mrs. J w. happel died thursday
at 4 a. m aged 60 years. Funeral Sat
urday afternoon Interment in Ft.
MeigS cemetery at 4 o'clock.
Many friends OF Ex-Commissionel
c. C. Gundy will extend him congrat-
ulations upon his marriage with Mrs
Nellie uller, which occurred OH Sat
,urday evening last.
Isaac Ward prominent pioneer
citizen of Wood county, died on Sun
day last, and his funeral services were
held on uesday at Scotch Ridge. De
ceased leaves many relatives and hosts
of friends to mourn his death.
The following officers were elected
at the Dunbridge Sunday school fol-
the year: Supt., Z. w. DeVerna; Sec.
2. ID. Irepanier; Treasurer, Charles
Brusk; Organist, Miss Rose Fetterman
Corresponding See, Mrs. r. d, Can
ary. The membership numbers abou
one hundred and ten.
DIR. Carmen, of Bradner, is report
ed critically i'll, and on account of hi
extreme old age, but little hopes are en-
tertained for his recovery. he docto
who has long been Il familiar charac
ter in this county and who was at on
time very wealthy, is 03 years old.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-04-03
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

A startling incident is narrated by
John Oliver of Philadelphia, as fol-
lows: Il was in an awful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
EN-, tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite, growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Then was advised
to use Electric Bitters; to my great
Joy the first bottle made decided i'm
provement. | continued their use for
three weeks, and am now we'll man.
know they robbed the grave of an
other victim" No one should fail to
try them. Only so cents, guaranteed,
at G. p. Champney's drug store.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-04-03
A THOUGHTFUL MAN.

M. NJ. Austin of Winchester, Ind,
knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her He thought Of
and tried DR.. Kings New Life Pills
and she got relief at once and was
finally cured Only 25c at C, p.
Champney's drug store.
Each patient leaving my Office is
told to come back if work is not salts
factory am willing to rectify any
mistakes that may make. a patient
who is dissatisfied has either not paid
for their work or will not take the
time to come in and have the mistakes
rectified. DIR. A. ii. BABcoCK,
Dentist.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-04-03

Attorney S. Saltonstall has return
ed from New York.
H. L. McAllister is home from San
dusky to cast his vote.
Miss Mary Hahn was the guest Of
Henry Kohl and family.
Philip Wetzel was in Bowling
Green ON business Wednesday.
Frank Chaales, of Watervllle, was
a recent guest of Perrysburg relatives.
Mrs. Mary X. Deimling was the
guest of Bowling Green friends on Sat
urday.
Bessie Reilly, of Toledo. was the
guest of Miss Minnie Hillebrand on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Or. A. w. DUNN, of Toledo,
was the guest of Rev. w. T. Dunn
and family last week.
Lewis Metzger is reported to be
very i'll at the home of his son-;n-law,
S. f. Wagner, at Stony Ridge.
-Comrade John McCaughey, of the
9th o. V. l., is now pleasantly To-
Gated in the Dayton Military home
--R. w. Johnson, of Tontognay, has
been engaged in repair work ON the
bridge over the Maumee river at this
place.
Miss Daisy Schaumloeffel has re,
TUNED after pleasant visit with
friends in North Baltimore for the
past week.
Mrs. Kittie' Hayes Meigley and
baby have gone to Nebraska to theil
new home at San Tee Indian Agency
They enjoyed a pleasant visit while
here among the many friends of the
family.
For clear skin, clear all the wa,
through, transparent enough to lie
sunshine-rosy cheeks show through
take Rocky Mountain Tea. Thi
montn, spring time. 80 cents.
Champney's Pharmacy
The next Township Teachers meet
ing will be held in Lime City, Satur
day, April IL, at o a. M. This meetin.
will be devoted to the examining o
reports which must be in by that time
Open the door, let in the air,
The winds are sweet, the flowers ar
fair,
Joy is abroad in the world for me,
Since taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
Champney's Pharmacy.
Miss Sarah Bloomfield has opene,
dressmaking parlors in her home o.
West Second street where she will b
pleased to have her friends and pa
irons call. Telephone 731 (see direC
toryl.