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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
HIS PETITION DENIED.
Appellate Division Refuses TO Grant Patrick
KENNY a New Trial.

The defendants petition for a new trial
In the case OF John s. Cottrell, trustee
against Patrick Kenney was denied In an
opinion filed today in the appellate divi-
sion.
AZ originally brought II was an action
OF assumpsit brought February 23. 1897 on
a promissory note which became due
March 8, 1854. The only defence set VI
was the Statute OF Limitations.
The defendant offered TO prove that ne
did not leave the state until 1889 and re-
turned again In 1893 and had resided In
the state ever since which would leave
established a residence In the state be-
tween the time OF the accruing of the ac-
ton OF the writ OF more than six years al
together though divided into two periods
OF less than six years each.
The presiding Judge ruled this evidence
TO be immaterial and there being no dis
pute that the claim was a valid one un-
less barred by the statute directed a YER
diet for the plaintiff. The defendant ex-
cepted TO the ruling and alleges It as
ground for a new trial
The court ruled that from the wording
OF the statute the plaintiffs claim was
not barred and that the verdict in his IA
vor was properly directed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
NO CLUE YET.
New York Police Have Not Yet Solved IN Q
Barrel Murder Mystery.

New York. April l5.-Although the po-
lice worked all night to ascertain the
identity of the man whose body was
found in a barrel In East 11th street yes
terday, the mystery seems as deep as
ever today.
The police are not sure tho man was
an Italian. He may have been a Syrian,
a Greek or an Armenian and persons or
those nationalities have been brought TO
the morgue by the score TO see the body
only one person, Syrian, was able to
give any sort OF clue.
He said he thought he had seen the
man In an Eighth avenue barber shop.
and the police at once searched the entire
neighborhood OF the shop. but found no
further clue. II Is still thought that
several persons were connected with the
supposed murder
After viewing the body OF the murdered
man today Giuseppe BonJiornio. a Sici-
Ian. Identified IL as that OF a man named
Quatrocchi, who had come TO New York
from Barcelona. Bonjiornio said he had
often seen the man I'm a barber shop In
First avenue: that he was married and
had been n member OF some secret So
ciety.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
MEDALS FOR BRAVERY.
Awarded to Citizens Of KIncardIns, Ont, for
Saving Lives Of Crew Of American Schooner

Chicago, April 15.-A dispatch from Kin
cardine, Ont, says:
Before President Roosevelt left WASH
ington for his western trip ne took the
first step in kindly act of international
courtesy which was completed here last
night. Eight gold medals. given in
recognition of their bravery In saving the
lives or the crew of an American schooner
were presented IN the name OF the presi-
dent by United states Consul Shirley Of
Goderich to the citizens of Kincardine
On the night OF Oct. last, In terrific
gale, tho schooner Ann Maria, bound
from Cleveland TO Milwaukee with coal.
was wrecked off Klncardine. Citizens
gathered on the lake shore determined to
attempt "A rescue. -Four men entered a
small boat and after great exertion took
the crew aboard. Just as the boat start
ed TO return wave filled the rowboat
and It's occupants were thrown into the
water.
There followed a long. hard struggle
with the storm. VIM. Ferguson, one Of
the rescuing party. and four OF tho
schooners crew were lost. Thomas
John and Walter McGraw, the remaining
rescuers, succeeded I'm regaining the
wrecked vessel, dragging two American
sailors with them Another boat was
sent out and rescuers and rescued were
brought ashore.
The eight principals in tho rescue were
given humane society medals, but not
until recently was II known that PresI-
dent Roosevelt had given attention to
their efforts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
NEW TRIAL DENIED.
Decision Of Appellate Court In the Case Of
nambly Against VOID.

In rescript fled in the appellate divi-
sion of the supreme court today in the
case Of Charles II. Hambly against Cyril
l.. Wood the defendants petition for a
new trial was denied The action was
brought TO recover for the destruction OF
lot OF garden "sass' by the cattle OF
the defendant. against whom the Jury
found a verdict for damages.
The defendant claimed a new trial on
the ground that an the principal item or
damage testified to was to beets there
could not have been enough TO warrant
the verdict.
The courts opinion was that although
tho plaintiff had testified i'm one place
that the number OF beets was 30 dozen
he also stated that tho bed was 100 feet
long by SO feet wide. which would allow
for many more than DO dozen. More
over. there was evidence OF continued
trespasses. which the jury may have TAX
on into account.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15

She was taken TO jail in charge of Town
Sergeant Samuel s. Barney OF East
Providence, and while on the way to Jail
In his custody is said to have made GER
tain admissions TO which he was allowed
to testify against the defendants OBJ
jeotions In the trial under the indictment.
In granting the petition for a new trial
the court states: I'VE have come to the
conclusion after much consideration that
the statements on Admission made by the
defendant were not freely and voluntarily
made according to previous rulings OF
the courts, and hence were improperly
allowed TO go TO the Jury
The other exceptions OF the defendant
were examined and not found tenable or
OF sufficient importance for special at
tention, but new trial must be granted
because OF the error OF tho court In refus-
ing to rule out the testimony first con-
sidered, after II had appeared that the
admission in questions were improperly
obtained. There Is no occasion to deter
mine whether the verdict was against
the evidence"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
ST RIK: DECLARED OFF.

New York, April LIT :s learned that
President Buchanan of the International
association OF Bridge and Structural Ir-
on Workers has declared of the strikes
involving 5000 men against the American
Bridge Co, pending a settlement OF the
differences by arbitration.
The strikes ordered were for the recog-
milton OF the Intsrna tional association In
this city, Albany. Buffalo, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Pittsburg Chicago and other
places.
A representative OF the American
Bridge Co, Is quoted as saying that. al
though the company had not as yet re-
celved a visit from a local arbitration
board since the holding OF the last recent
arbitration conference. he expected the
strike 10 be soon settled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
A FIERCE
NORTHEAST
STORM
Much Damage Done al Atlantic
City and Asbury Park by
Heavy Seas.

New York. April 15-All along the coast
the Goods and storm are the worst In
years. At Atlantic City and Asbury
Park the severest northeaster that has
visited that part of the Jersey coast since
1886 has been raging for "a hours
The tide at o'clock last night was
the highest that has been known FOR IS
years. Huge breakers are crashing
against the piling beneath and piers and
pavilions and In some places against the
board walk with tremendous force. Heavy
timbers from the board walk have been
ripped up by the incessant bombardment
OF the waves and carried out TO sea.
STEAMERS DELAYED.
New York, April ia fierce windstorm
from the northeast swept New York early
today developing unusual severity after
night OF gales. The storm today blew
shoreward the highest tide known In
years, brought cold, pelting rain and
did much damage along the New Jersey
and Long Island coasts.
At Consy Island and Rockaway a large
part OF the sandy beach was cut out
Many steamers plying between New York
and coast ports are delayed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
MAY Be INDICTED.

New York. April 15.-If sufficient evil
dence can be obtained II is not unlikely
that the Housesmiths and Bridge wor-
kers union which ts attempting to tie UP
the work on the cantilever crane for the
battleship Connecticut at the Brooklyn
navy yard, because the company refuses
10 employ union men will be indicted for
conspiracy against the government by
the United States
Dtrtrict court Admiral Rogers has ask
ed assistant district attorney Howelb
OF the Eastern District Federal court.
Brooklyn for advice an TO what legal ac-
ton could be taken 10 compel the union
cease It's interference with government
work.
Mr.. Howell pointed out that 81 evidence
could be obtained to prove that persons
were deliberately committing acts which
would directly or indirectly hinder. de-
lay or other otherwise interfere with
work carried on for by the government
shuch persons could be arrested for con-
spiracy against the United States He
declared he was ready to make arrests
whenever sufficient evidence could be
callactAH
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
SEVENTH WARD ELECTION.
The Republican Candidates VIII Probably
Be Electsd-Vote Lighter Than Usual.

A special election In in progress in the
Seventh ward today to all vacancies I'm
the city council caused by the death OF
Alderman Louis r. Davis.
The candidates are: For alderman.
Lewis J. Pierce. Republican, and vincent
j. Bagsott. Democrat; for common coun-
Gilman. James A. Potter, Jr.. Hepubncsn.
and Timothy j. Myers. Democrat.
Owing 20 the inclemency OF the weather
the voting is considerably lighter than
usual The Republicans came out well.
however, and there does not seem 20
be any reason for doubling that Their
candidates Will be electe4
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
STEAMER STARIN SAFE.
Vessel for Which Much Anxiety Was Felt Is
Tied Up In Huntington Bay.

New York. April I.-The steamer John
III. starin OF the Starin Transportation
company. the non-arriva OF which at
New Haven caused so much anxiety to
friends OF the passengers and crew was
located today at the Locust Grove excur-
sion dock In Huntington bay. Long
Island.
The Starin left here at 3 o'clock on
Monday night and should have reached
New Haven early yesterday morning
She put into Huntington last night. There
were 20 passengers on the steamer, sew
eral of whom walked to Northport today
and took q train for New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
NO REREkRIRG.
Motion Of Plaintiff In Case Of Royal N,
Maker VS.. Walter S. BaIlou Set Aside.

decree filed today in the appellate
division OF the supreme court in the case
Of Royal N. Maher against Walter e.
Ballsu, executor orders that tho com
plainant's motion for rehearing filed
Nov. s. 1892. be denied. and the same be
done with his motion for the setting aside
the decree OF the court relating to this
case, entered Oct. 10. 1902
The complainants motion for reargu-
ment Is also denied and dismissed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
STRIKE Of GOAL
TRANSFERS ENDS,
Compromise Agreement Ratified by
the Union assigned by the Dealers.
Work Will Be Resumed Tomorrow

The strike of the union morning
by the signing of between
sters local $50, and the coal dealers.
The consists of five articles signature
each firm involved and of
local
For weeks the union has fighting
and this morning accomplished agree
entered into is in the compromise making
concessions in order a settlement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
Restores Salary OF Commissioner of
Industrial Statistics 1t Had Pre-
vi0uSly Cut Down and Fixes Other
Amounts in Appropriation Bill at
Original Figures Minority Makes
a Strong but Unsuccessful Fight.

The house reversed itself today The good
work did when the appropriation bill originally
down the appropriation for salary for the
dusra statistics for additional
board for fees OF the sheriff of Providence county constructive
tendance district epudated original
restored.
Efforts OF the minority to get reports several important bills
from the committees which they had been referred
The majority in the saddle opposition
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15

Cleveland. o. April l5.--A westbound
Lake Shore passenger train ran into a
freight-at Conneaut early this morning
The passenger engine was demolished
Arnold Kentler and Ed. Dennis machin-
lists OF Syracuse. ~. Y. who were riding
I'm the freight caboose, are said 10 be
badly hurt. IL is believed that no pas
sengers were hurt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
HOTEL AND STABLE BURNED.

Blaine. Me, April 15.-Dysort hotel and
the livery stable attached at Mars hill
was burned TO the ground early today.
The hotel at the time was full OF guests
who barely escaped without injury. The
property was owned by s. w. Currier and
managed by NJ. Thornton.
The loss was partially covered with
Insurance. The contents OF the building
were saved I'm a damaged condition. A
defective chimney is supposed to have
been the cause OF the fire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
UNION FIR MEN 60 TO WORK,

Two Harbors, MINI. April 15.-Twenty
nine union hremen arrived here last
night on the Duluth and Iron barge
train from Duluth TO take the places at
once OF those men who have gone on
strike on tho boats OF the Pittsburg
steamship fleet. which are here waiting
be loaded.
The men are now at work and are maxi
ing preparations 10 leave with the boats
when the ore carsoes are loaded into
them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
VERDICT STANDS.
Appellate Division Refuses 10 Grant New
Trial In Case Of zisman VS.. Wolf.

A rescript filed in the appellate division
OF the supreme court today in the case
OF Simon Zisman against Isaac Wolf
states that the evidence was contradic-
tory but several witnesses sustain the
claim OF the plaintiff In whose favor the
jury found so that no reason for disturb
ing the verdict can be seen.
The petition for a new trial by the de-
fendant was denied.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
A SUIT FOR TROvtR.

Herbert u. Dewolf Of New Bedford has
brought suit against james It. Hunt and
others OF East Providence to recover 5000
In an action of trover and conversion.
Barney q Leo appear for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
PLAINTIFFS pFTITIln DENIED.

rescr;pt was filed today I'm the ap-
pellate division OF the supreme court in
the case OF Mary r. Taylor against James
r. Freeman and others executors, deny
ing the plaintiffs petition for q new trial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15
NEW TRIAL FOR
MRS. ROSE NAGLE.
Verdict of Guilty Against Woman
Accused of Killing Her Husband
Set Aside by Appellate Court.

The court has granted Rose Nage trial
convicted of the murder her husband James Ng
East Providence November a. 1901.
Her petition for trial heard several
her counsel George Macleod appeared and stated that the
the presiding justice erred in his rulings regarding the admission
testimony Attorney General Charles Searns
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15

VIM. ]. Powers, financial secretary Of
the c. L. u.
The dealers present signed the agree
ment and also Mr.. Grace. representing
the Transfers union.
The matter of carriers wages was left
blank In the agreement. The dealers are
willing TO pay IS. but the union asks -.
Mr.. Grace stated at noon that the DIFF
ference had been split and that the mini
mum wages for carriers will be $3.50.
The settlement of the strike 10 welcomed
by both dealers and teamsters and the
men will be back at work tomorrow
morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15

substitute Of the fisheries bill. the ef-
feet of which was to afford greater pro-
lection to the fisheries than was pro-
posed under the substitute act as report
ed by the committe on fisheries.
The act TO incorporate the Pawtucket
renee. and the senate then adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-15

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
CANNIBAL TREE

The most wonderful forest tree In the world, perhaps Is the "cannibal tree" of Australia which some one has aptly called 'the most wonderful of Gods many won ders in vegetable life" It grows up in the shape of huge pineapple, and seldom at talns a height of more than II feet. Ii has n series of broad, beard-like leaves, growing In fringe at the apex, which reminds one of gigantic Central American pineapple. When standing erect these broad, thick leaves hide a curious looking arrangement, which appears to perform the same functions those of the pistils In flowers.
 Naturally these board-like leaves which are from 10 to F feet long in the smaller specimens. and from b to 20 In the larger, hang to the ground, and are strong enough to bear mans weight. In aboriginal times in the antipodean wilds the natives wor- shiped the cannibal tree under the name of the devil tree" the chief part of the cere- mony consisting of driving one of their num- Der up the leaves of the tree to the apex. The instant the victim would touch the so- called "pistils" of the monster the leaves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12

In the Department of Agriculture, at Wash
 ngton, hidden away in an obscure corner. Is an odd sort of exhibit of queer foods eaten by out of the way people There is loaf of bread made from the roasted leaves of a plant allied to the century plant
 Another kind of bread is from dough of Juniper leaves. These are relished by some tribes of Indians. while others manufacture cakes out of different kinds of bulbs.
 The prairie Indians relish dish of wild turnips. which civilized people would not be likely to enjoy at all. In the Great American Desert tbe screw beans, which grow on mesquite bushes, are utin5ed for food. Soap berries furnish an agreeable diet for some sayages In this country, while in CaiiioIn,i" ,l,r the copper colored aborgines do not uisu"'-' the seeds of salt grass. ,o,.
 Also in California the Digger lnulans
 lect pine nuts, which are the seeas p,ad oi certain species of pine, sometimes eaalsN ' phones. by kindling fires against the '.os .ises' thus causing the nuts to fall out oi .ne s,,, At the same time a sweet gum eAuu.s the bark, serving the purpose or sussi; .,o
 The seeds of gourds are consulneu III 'Ie shape of must by Indians Ill AliAgHu A,n,ni. addition to all these things the eNh.oie re ferred to includes a jar of pulverized cr'ck- ets which are eaten in that form by the Indians of Oregon They are roasted, as are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
The Chameleon.

There are about sixty varieties of chame- Icons, almost all of which are found In Mada- gascar and In tropical Africa, and curious and uncanny creatures they are.
 One chameleon has his home In Madagas- cnr and spends his entire time on tree. Why he never descends to the ground to take some exercise and visit his neighbors 1t would be difficult to explain perhaps one reason Is because, unlike other anima.s, he cannot obtain food on the ground and has nof difficulty In obtaining meal at any time on the tree, all that he need do being to thrust out hls long tongue and gather in some of the Insects that swarm around him.
 Like other chameeons he also possesses the wonderful faculty of changing the color of hls body, and Is enough of an artist to make only those changes that will cause him to be ln perfect harmony with his sur roundings.
 Comparatively little Is known about these
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
How To Detect Liars.

According to a foreign chemist 1t is very or not. All that Is necessary Is a tube which contains several chemicals and which he claims to have invented. If you fancy that a person is lying to you, ask him to breathe into the tube and If he Is really lying the chemical solution which fills part of the tube will change color. The chemist ex- plains this phenomenon by saying that a person who speaks untruthfully is always more or less agitated and that his breath on such occasions possesses power to change the color of the chemical solution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
Six-FOOt Lantern

Japan Is conceded by travellers and writ CTS to be the most fascinating country of the Orient. quaint and most interest Ing feature is the lanterns everywhere In evldence-stone ones, iron ones and paper ones of every size. The caves of all build ings are hung with small iron ones. On special occasions, such as the Feast of Lanters, the men carry large paper ones through the streets on the en, of long bamboo stick
 At the Festival of the Dead, when de- parted spirits visit their families for q period of three days, their path from the tomb to their former habitation Is bril- lantly Illuminated. The avenues leading to all the temples are lined with rows, sometimes double and triple lines, of tall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
The Travellers Tree

One of the most curious, useful and beau tiful palm trees found In dark and myster.- ous Madagascar Is known as the travellers tree or Ravenada Madagascarlensis. as the scientists, with their renowned love of sim pie terms, love to callit. The stem resembles that of the plantain tree, and the leaves spread in a semicircle like an expanded fan. The lower leaves drop off as the stem grows' and in an old tree the lowest leaves of the fan are often as high as thirty feet from the ground
 This palm receives 1t popular name ITO" the fact that stores or pure and frequeh.iy cool water are found in the large, cuplike sheaths of the stalks, which the traveller may readily secure by tapping the sheatns at the base.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
MOST CURIOUS OF RAILWAYS.

an hour for the entire length of the hne. The road connects two famous watering places of Japan. and in the season is well patronized.
 The line Is equipped with first, second and third class coaches. The accompanying H. lustration shows q first class car with It's coolles In their regular uniforms The first class car compares very favorably ill point of comfort with the best cars in use on the street car lines of America. It Is elegantly upholstered and finished throughout with hardwood. It is provided besides with springs to add to the comfort, while pneu- matie brake controlled from the front plat form enables the motorman to control its speed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12

In Japan railroad system twenty miles in length has been operated successfully for years without locomotives or engines of any sort. The entire line Is run by coolie power. Each train" consists of q single passenger each which comfortably seats eight pas gers. Each car is manned by two coo.ies, one of which pushes it from behind, while the other stands on the front platform and works the brake.
 On very steep grades both of the cooles get out and push. On down grades both coolies jump on and the little car Is allowed to coast rapidly down the hills of its own momentum. Crude as the system may ap- pear. it is nevertheless fairly efficient. The car maintains an average speed of six miles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
QUEER FOOD PLANTS.

likewise grasshoppers, and even slugs. These delicacies are cooked in pjt, being arranged in alternate layers with hot stones. After being thus prepared, they are dried and ground to powder. They are mixed with nonnded acorns or berries, the -four made in thts way being kneaded into cakes and dried In the sun.