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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-29

SW|NDLE
DISCLOSED
Coffin Supposed to Contain Body
Of Young M an, When ESfumad
Was Occupied by Aged Corpse

New York. Jan 29-The supposed body
OF Casimlro Ciceone. 81 years old. who is
alleged to have died on Feb, 20. 1901. near
ly two years ago was dug up In Calvary
cemetery in the presence OF Assistant
Dlstrict-Attorney Paul Krotel and sew
eral physicians yesterday IN a hunt for
evidence of big uFe-insurance swlndle
The body found in -. coffin was in a re-
ma-kable state of preservation But
instead OF II beng the corpse OF a man
81 years old. the body was that OF a man
of about 81 years, dressed In a soldier
uniform and wearing the cap OF an Italian
sharp-shooter The corpse had brist-
ling gray mustache and a long iron-gray
imperial
Who the corpse was IN hfc none of
those at the eXhumation could even
guess.
CIccone was stonemason. lie lived
al No 2o56 First avenue lie dled, ac-
cofdirg y a death ccruhchte; 0i p'-eu-
monia We was insured for $500 In me
Union Central lifo Insurance company
OF Cincinnati. the policy being datcd
Sept -. laoo The bencnciary named IN
the policy was Llasa Ciccone, Of NO 2)'2
For the part month several lifo insur-
ance COMPARES have Joined IN an euort
10 run down a gang Of alleged insurance ~.
swindlers Last week an order Tor tne
exhumation OF Ciccone's body w3s OBJ
tanned from Judge Gildersleeve OF IN"
Those present at tho exhumation be-
sides Mr. Nnote were Or. G. y. Bruce
OF the Provident SAVINGS lite lnSurah"e
company, Or Hahn. Of the John liahcoCN
Insure nee company; Or. W. ohNer Moor
OF the Central Union Lite, ana - -
Smith an officer OF the latter company
The three physicians had examined the
genuine Ciccone when he applied Tor m
surance. and all were positive that lhe
body OF the 67-yesr-old warrior found IN
the coffin was not his.
Mr. Knotel said that the plan OF the
swindlers was 10 get possession OF the
body OF some Italian as soon as he DIED
and bury il as that OF some other ltal-
ian who carried life insurance In several
companies
Tho person who vouched for Ciccone az
the time the policy was written was Bar
thoiomeo Cerrino q barber. who. IL Is
alleged Is concerned I'm several other sim
ilar cases. and who forfeited his bail bond
by running away last week.
II was also alleged yesterday that Cic-
cone a month after his alleged death ap-
piled for insurance TO the Metropolitan
life, on March IL, 1901. He gave his age
then as 80 years. The company made an
investigation and finding something queer
refused to insure him.
Anna NJ Astorta. who was insured I'm
two companies. the Union Central and
the Metropolitan, under the same name
but at different ages and addresses,
never existed. Mr. Krotel said yesterday.
A woman who died on Sept. s, 1901, and
ally. he said a woman named Camilla
Castellano The same undertaken and the
same physician officiated in all these
cases
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-29
A DINNER PARTY,

Mr. and Mrs. j. Edward Studlcy gave
charming dinner party az their resi-
dence on Cushing street last evening
The dinner was arranged and served
under the direction Of Mrs Myra Russell
Garrett and the table decorations were
especially artistic. large certrc piece be-
Ing formed Of pink roses, hyacinths and
mai6en hair fern
The guests at the dinner were MIR. and
Mrs. William q. Blanding COL. and Mrs.
VI. Martin Brown Mr.. and Mrs. william
@. Thurber and Mr. George Robinson OF
New York city
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-29
A MASS OF REQUIEM,

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank J. Mclaughlin. Of
number SOS Charles street. are mourn ng
as dead their only son. Francis J. Nc
Laughlin requiem mass being cele-
brated IN ST. Edwards yesterday.
Young Mclaughlin was member Of
the crew Of the Fanny T.. Chllds. and
was last heard from when the schooner
cleared from Jacksonville. Fla. on the
18th OF Oct. with 1000 feet of lumber con-
signed 20 Cooke and Borden. Of Fail
River. Mass. ~ is believed that the
schooner went down. with all on board
some where OF the coast OF Florida.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-29
TIE WEATHER

Boston. Jan. 29.-For New England:
Rain tonight somewhat colder In western
Massachusetts, and Vermont; Friday, fair
and colder except preceded by rain or
snow in eastern Maine; fresh easterly
winds shifting to south and becoming
brisk 10 high.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-29
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINSLow's 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.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-29
BAND CONCERTS
American Band viii Play at
Roger Williams Park.

The park commissioners held an impor-
tant meeting at the Central station yes
terday, all the members being present.
One of the matters acted upon by the
commission Of great interest to the people
OF the city vas that OF music at Roger
Williams park next summer. The COM
missioners voted to retain the American
band for concerts during the coming sum-
mer, to 10 weeks engagement to be be-
gun June 70.
The band will play at the park pre-
vlous to this time, however as there
Will be four Sunday evening concerts be-
ginning June :. and continuing each SUM-
day evening till the regular engagement
begins. These extra concerts will be
given as substitutes for those prevented
during the regular engagement by rain.
The annual report of the commission
was read and will be sent 10 the Mayor
and City council. The commissioners
brought up the matter of fishing in the
lakes at the park. While no definite ac-
tion was taken there seemed to be
feeling in the board that the matter OF
fishing should be left at the discretion OF
the commissioners
The matter OF new rowboats on the
lake. to replace those somewhat worn by
much service. was also considered Par
ticularly were additional boats urged TO
supply the disappointed crowds who
find all boats let nearly every fine eve-
ming at the park
The awarding OF the contract to the
Gorham company for building the Eliza
Mann gate TO be erected at the Elmwood
avenue entrance to the park was ap-
proved. The designs are ready and moth
ing but the signing OF the contract re-
mains. The gate will be I'm the form OF
three arches, a large central one and
two smaller ones, one on either side OF
the main arch. The gate will be of
bronze and will cost SIS 600.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-29

Wllbour Gilbert was held for the grand
jury I'm $500 by Judge Sweetland today on
the charge of stealing clothes valued at
s2l 30 from Arthur Gagnon. These young
men roomed at 6V Westminster street
and last evening Gilbert stripped Gag
mons apartment He was followed TO
the Union station by woman and there
arrested by Patrolman Higgins. Gill
bert Is 90 years old. n Spanish-American
war veteran. having enlisted In the 46th
Massa chusetts Volunteer Regiment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-29
AMENDMENTS
Made to Constitution Of Society
for Prevention Of Cruelty.

An adjourned special meeting of the
Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty TO
Children was held in room 5s, 20 Market
square. at o'clock yesterday afternoon,
President r. c. Watrous presiding.
The meeting was called especially to
amend articles and of the constitution.
After some discussion these articles were
amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE III-MEMBERs.
The society shall consist OF benefactors,
liz members. active members, contribu-
tors and honorary members. Benefactors
are those who pay 800 or more at one
time to the society; life members are
those who pay $50 at one time to the
society; active members are those per-
sons who. duly elected as such, pay the
annual tax of s.; contributors, those who
assist the work OF the society by money
contributions; honorary members, those
who shall be elected in recognition OF
distinguished service rendered to the
work OF the society.
ARTICLE IV-HOW ELECTED.
All nominations OF candidates shall be
openly made I'm writing at a meeting of
the board OF directors. by a member
thereof, and together with the name of
the member making them entered on the
minutes. The person thus nominated.
when elected by the board OF directors by
a majority vote OF the members thereof
present and voting, shall. on payment of
the annual tax, II elected active members,
or without such payment. if elected hon
orary members. become members OF the
society accordingly.
At the close OF the adjourned meeting
the executive committee met for organ
ization and Mr.. Charles w. Jencks was
chosen chairman by unanimous consent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-29
AeoeN STREET TURKISH BATH.

Now under new management. Every
thing the best Turkish, Russian and
plain baths. Massage under the direction
OF Prof. c. r. Nolin. Good sleeping ac-
commodations. whiteley & Heaton.
Props. 36 Aborn St, Providence.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27
Free Reading Room.

The committee appointed for
the purpose of opening a free
reading room for the use of the
Union and Confederate soldiers
and their friends, beg leave to
report that they have rented
the south half of the room occu-
pied as a barber shop in the
Greer block. 1t will be furnish
ed with stoye and chairs and a
good supply of the best southern
and western papers, 1t will be
to the public at SS. m,
Tuesday, Dec. |, 1908.
J. B. ScHRoLL,
Chairman of Com mittee.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27
For Sale at a Bargain.

At my place of business in
Fitzgerald:
One heavy saw-mill complete
One Medium saw-millcomplete
One small saw-mill complete.
One IS h. p. engine; a fine rig
One Is h pengine, boiler, portable
One II h p engine and boiler
One 6 h p engine and boiler
Two Chattanooga gauge lath mills
One grist mill
One feed mill
One French Blur corn mill
One Cavell saw GUNNER and filer
One set of blacksmith tools
One corn shelter
One one-horsc wagon
All the above In first-class order.
11-28 L, c, PARNIN.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27
The kindergarten.

The kindergarten will open
in the Lutheran church on the
same day that the public school
re-opens. The material and
methods will be strictly first
class and the teacher comes high
ly recommended from the Macon
training school her work having
received special and favorable
comment at the State Fair.
The school is not select in the
sense of being exclusive, but a
tuition fee of $3.50 per month is
required for it's support.
The movement has been greet.
ed with enthusiasm and an in
crease of interest and of attend
ance will result as the work be-
comes better known.
The kindergarten Association
wish to engage a pianist for the
school preferably young girl
who would exchange herservices
for the instruction received in
the Kindergarten work.
Apply to Mrs. Meakin or Miss
Riebsam.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27
Every few DAYS there is ey

Every few days there is evil
dence of extraordinary popu1ari-
ty of Mr.. Cleveland with the
masses of the people, says the
Saturday Evening Post. And in
this feeling is the proof that the
people of this country have not
strayed so far from the old ideals
as those who have their eyes fix
ed upon the snowy vulgarity of
our big money Centers are loudly
asserting. For Mr. Cleveland
stands as the perfect representa-
tive of old-fashioned American
ism. He is neither dollar
hunter nor a dollar-worshiper;
he is the exact reverse of the
type of buster and bluff; and he
makes the seekers after social
position" and the imitators of the
vulgar arlstocrats of Europe look
cheapy and poor indeed. Now, as
when he was in Office, he is plain
as an old shoe"-an honest, COM
nonsense citizen, discharging
his public and private duties in a
quite, matter-of-course way that
shines respondent in comparison
with those who are so strong on
what other people should do, and
so weak and shifty when it comes
to their own ought-to-do.
I Mr.. Cleveland has solved the
problem of what our ex-Presi-
dents should do-has solved it as
Washington solved it at Mount
Vernon, as Jefferson solved it at
Mon cello.-Valdosta Times.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27
BOLD ROBBERS FOILED.
Dr. Halle Has Thrilling Experience With
Two Negroes, Yesterday,

At high noon Thursday, when
the streets of the city were de-
serted and every body was hoy
ering around the Thanksgiving
feast, DR.. T. J. Halle was wrcst-
ling with two burly negro robbers
at the Halle drug store on Pine
street, within few doors Of the
postoffice.
Mr.. e. P. Wightman, whose
jewelry store occupies a front
half of the building, had gone to
dinner, as had the other attaches
of the place. The streets were
as deserted as if it had been Sun
day,
Two negroes, Man Whitfield
and Joe Simmons, entered the
place and asked for some quick
silver. DR.. Halle went back Of
the prescription counter to fill
the order. leaving the two negroes
standing near the rear of the
open lobby of the store. One of
the negroes engaged the doc tor
in conversation while the other
crept behind the counter into
the jewelry department. The
doctor espied the hat of the negro
and rushed around, meeting the
thief, who had been signaled by
his pal, between the large safe
and the shelving, a narrow pass
age.
He grappled with the thief and
threatened to blow his head off
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27
The Boston Ideal Opera Company
LA MASCOTTE.

La Mascotte, the ever bright
and always successful comic
opera, will be given in Fitzgerald
on Tuesday, Dec, l, By the fam
Gus Boston Ideal Opera Com pany
The Vicksburg Herald, in speak,
ing of them, say;
The Boston Ideal Opera Com,
pany, by their own talented and
we'll meaning efforts, has decicd.
eddy broken all previous records
as the box Office receipts show,
They have called forth large and
appreciativc audiences-this not
withstanding the fact that there
was an advance Of prices. 1t
may be said that the advance cut
no figure whatever. and that, in
the opinion OF all who have at
tended, they were worth the
raise. The company works for
its earnings and the public is not
slow to recognize that such labor
is indeed worthy Of its hire. "
The prices here will be the
same as are usually charged for
first class companies, Is 50-75cts.
Tickets on sale at "Gtidrrs of
course. y"
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27
REFINING PLANT FOR BRUNSWICK.

A refining plant to refine the
pducts of the pine knot-creo-
ID plants will probably be built
Brunswick.
The pine stump consumers are
coming numerous throughout
! yellow pine belt and refining
onvenient points is import
n 10 the new industry.
ID meeting OF parties interested
j held in Bruins wick Tuesday
a second meeting last night.
ant of this kind at Bruins
of course attract business to
port from the contiguous
ritory. Indeed the advan-
e will be mutual, as the man.
cture of the crude product
suld find a market nearer by.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27

if he resisted.' The bluff work.
ed, tho the doctor was entirely
unarmed. He held his unresist-
ing prisoner until Mr. J. II. Pol
hill passed down the sidewalk
and responded promptly to the
Doctors call for help, and just in
time to check the interference of
the other negro. This relieved
the doctors embarrassment, but
the two white men faced the two
robbers. DIR. Halle released his
man and went to show case for
pistol, a small, cheap affair that
was not loaded or capable of do
ing much harm if it had been,
held the negroes at bay with the
direful threat to blow the top of
their heads off," if they budged.
Mr.. Po1hill went for assistance,
and finally found sanitary officers
Partridge and Hultz, who took
the would-be robbers to the city
jail.
The negro, Whitfield is an ex-
convict, and had three of ,Jewe1er
Wightman's incest gold watches
in his hip pocket, but laid them
out on the shelf while DR.. Halle
held him. The negroes will
make good road workers.
DR.. Halle is about IS years old,
but is hero, and could get a
place on the police force if he did
not have much more satisfact tory
EMPLOYMENT.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27

he editor of the Enterprise
ii Douglas Tuesday and met
sdiy number of the good citi-
"a that thriving little city
ding Editors Freeman and
both of whom showed us
most courteous attention.
are as. proud of Douglas
are of Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27

Ten it comes to degenerate
ement, awkward grace and
russedness Teddy tops off
ling that ever went down
White House pike.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27

Ia Cordele claims to have
Carrie Nation as a guest last
aay. She was travelling in
1t was possibly some other
eie after all, as Mrs. Nation
ENGAGEMENTS in the east.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27
Attention School Patrons.

The public schools will open
again Monday after being closed
two weeks. We are authorized by
Supt. NJ. D. Miller to say that
all pupils who have been at all
exposed to chicken-poX, small,
pox or any other eruptive disease
must see him this week.
This is imperative as nc
pupil who has been exposed will
be allowed in the schools until
after proper precautions have
been taken.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27

The street cleaning that has
en- done this week in the bust
ss part of the city is positively
siightfu1 to contemplate.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27

The South Georgia Conference
Ii annual session at Sanders
ne. The session will close next
or Tuesday.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27

that Nebraska senator should
gsweIi to his vindication. 1t will
e some plain, straightforward
Ience to disabuse the public
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27

hat fellow Schwab and his
/ In the Ship Building Com
ought to be given a taste of
entiary life on general prin-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27

The thermometer went down
to Is this morning decid dly
the coolest weather ofthe season.
We frequently have whole wins
ters without so cold a day.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27

They bring good luck and read
like prose poem-the RECEIPTS
for subscription to the Enter
prise,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-11-27

IF you don't think Fitzgerald is
growing come and see.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-16

terday, Mr.. Newell was entertainingly
reminiscent about early times, and in
cidentally gave an interesting account
of the origin of the famous Bill
King fairs.
ut was thirty years ago or so,' said
Mr.. Newell, "whenlI was young man
and was boarding at the Nlcollet
house. One day Bill King came over
to my table and said: Newell. what
do you think would be the best thing
|. to do to liVen things up here in Mime
Eapolis and advertise the town lit
tle?'a0I Il thoughtSa5 moment and told
him that the best thing we could do
would be to getAup a good live fair"
The far-famedF King fairs resulted.
What they did for Minneapolis in the
s'70s all old citizens remember. And it
the Minnesota State fair is doing for
the Northwest now-only on broader
and more effective plan.
During the same conversation Mr..
Newell said: "The state fair is doing
more for the Northwest in educating
the farmers and advertising the re-
sources of this part of the country
than any other agency. I have watch
ed it's development with much interest.
Each year has brought an increasing
number of our farmers and their chill
dren to the fair. and each succeeding
year has seen an advance in farming
methods and prosperity. Why, not
very long ago the two cities shipped
butter and eggs and vegetables to the
farmers of theBRed river valley. Now
the conditions have changed: diver
sified farming has brought greater
success to the. farmers, and dairying,
cattle raising = and all the minor
branches of agriculture are helping
make the farmers of the Northwest in
dependent.
"a great deal of credit is due to the
Minnesota State fair for the educa-
tional work which has brought about
this change. Many young men who
learned valuable lessons at the earlier
fairs are now our substantial farmers,
and right there is a strong point; the
farmers should bring their children to
the annual fairs ani give them the
benefit of the practical lessons to be
obtained there I tell you that one
week at the fair would be worth more
to them than months of schooling
Mr.. Newell also spoke Of the very
valuable advertising which the state
fair is giving Minnesota, and the ex-
cellent character of the immigration
which is Influenced by this great OBJ
ject lesson Of the resources of the
Northwest.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-16
HYMEN NARROWLY
ESCAPES DEFEAT
St. Paul Man Has Trouble in Securing
Bride in Iowa.

Because neither of them knew per-
son in Des Moines, Iowa, R. N. Harvey,
travelling salesman for Gordon & Fer
guson, came very near being deprived
of a wife, and Miss e. Graham, of Dali
las, Tex, of a husband.
By arrangement Miss Graham met
Mr.. Harvey at Des Moines Wednesday,
where they were to be married. Under
the Iowa law it is necessary for two
witnesses to swear that they know
there is no bar to the marriage of a
couple. Neither of them knew a per-
son in the city, and for while it look
ed as If the affair would have to be
called off.
Finally parties were secured to give
the required information and the we'd
ding proceeded. Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
arrived in ST. Paul Thurs day and are
now spending a few days with friends.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-16
CLOSES ACCOUNTS OF
BANK OF MINNESOTA
Final Dividend, Making 20 Per Cent in
All, Will Be Paid Tomorrow.


The final dividend of the defunct
Bank of Minnesota will be paid to the
creditors tomorrow. and the affairs of
the receiver will be closed as speedily
as possible.
The dividend which will be paid to
the. creditors tomorrow will amount to
a fraction more than 10 per cent, and
will make a total of 70 per cent which
the creditors will have received
The checks for the final dividend will
be ready at the Office of w. H. Light
ner, receiver, tomorrow morning after
10 o'clock.
The remaining assets of the COM
pany were recently sold by Receiver
Lightner to Oscar Taylor, the price
paid being about $685., 900. This money
has been paid and the receiver is ready
to close up the receivership.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-16
This Week HabIahorst g. Co.

Are selling the best 5-4 Table Oil Cloth at
15c per yard.
Standard sc Dress Prints at 3Ac.
Best &c Foulard Dress Prints at 41hc !.
l27sc yard wide Cream Domet Flannel
at sc.
$500 all wool Bed Blankets at So. SO.
So 30 all wool Bed Blankets at 81 rs.
$3.50 all wool Bed Blankets at 81 Is.
98c White Bed Quilts at Sec
Best Apron Check Bingham at SIZE.
Csc German Knitting Yarn at 17Bc.
lOc Germantown Yarn at 71hc
&c Saxony Yarn at &C.
lOc yard-wide Figured Silkaline at TIC.
IA size Utica Unbleached Sheets at
371hc - =
ga size Utica Unbleached Sheets at 42c.
UP to $l25 values in imported and do
nestle Dress Goods at Soc per yard
Up to Soc values in Dress Goods at 29c
per yard.
Up to. 35c values in Dress Goods at 15c
per yard.
Wool Underwear and Hosiery at less
than cost to us.
Anything we have that you may want
viii be sold at less than anywhere else in
town at Habighorst & Co.'s, -235 -237
East Seventh street.