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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-04-11
An Important Question.

Salem, Mass, April g. The Essex
county courts have been asked to pass
upon the question of the influence of
spiritualism upon sick person, and
whether or not through a medium,
George A. Caldwell, 80 years of age,
late of Lynn, was unduly Influenced
to give away his property.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-04-11
A Narrow ESCAPE,
News Notes.


DR.. Edwin Murray of Minneapolis
reported to the police that his auto
mobile had been stolen.
The two-story residence of Philip
Hid, in Hastings, was burned early
one morning, together with contents.
The family barely escaped cremation.
The burglar giving his name as e:
E. English, who il in Jail at Red Wing
for areaking into Josephson's clothing
store, turns out to be q criminal who
has passed under various aliases. The
record of Chicago detective agency
shows that he served in the Illinois
penitentiary for robbery under the
name Of James Rennert. . =: -.
The fifty-fifth anniversary Of mod
ern spiritualism was celebrated by tho
ST Pa1l Spiritual allianca
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-04-11
Lived over 4 Century.

3 Lived Over q Century. s.
Ithaca, N. Y, April 9.-Daniel Butler,
aged 104 years, the oldest resident of
Tompkns county, is dead OF Enfield
Falls, near here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
A SEALED VERDICT
Returned BY Jury That Tried Robert Taft
and II Was GuiIty.

The jury In the case of the state. by
James n. Smith. complainant. against
Robert TAFT Of scituate returhed a sealed
verdict last night. which. when opened
this morning found the defendant guilty.
lie was charged with keeping live pig
cons 10 be shot M az n test Of skill. The
defense was that he knew nothing of live
pigeons being kept there and that In
fact there were nona kept there. The
house MIR Smith represented az the pig
con house was only occupied by some
ferrets.
Mr. Taft stated he noticed nothing
about shoot being held on that day
and that he served n chicken dinner on
that day lie did not notice the men
leaving his place 90 60 10 the shoot he
stated. and denied knowledge of the
wagon or horse
James G. Collins was the attorney for
the safe and Franklin p. owen APP
peared for the defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
UNDER POLICE PROTECTION

New York. May 2O--Thrty noii-unJon
men went to work under police protec-
tion on that portion Of the subway be-
tween Spring and Prince streets.
The police allowed no crowds 10 col
lect and did not permit the Italians in
the neighboring tenements 10 assemble
in the windows No one was allowed on
the roofs OF houses. the object being TO
prevent repetition OF Tuesdays stone
throwing.
Paolo and Donardo Salvatore. father
and son, were arrested today. the former
on the charge of trying to kill Detective
Dorsett with n knife. Dorsett was es-
corting a non-union Italian TO his work
on the subway when half dozen italians
surrounded them.
The Salvatores pushed the detective In
to the gutter. Calling for assistance De-
tective Dorsett grabbed the other man.
who pulled out n clasp knife and tried
to stab him A policeman knocked the
knife out of his hand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
SUBSCRIPTION DANCE
Given al the Fark Casino and Was a De.
IlghttuI Affair.

A most successful and decidedly jolly
subscription dance occurred at the Ca
sino at Roger Williams park on Monday
evening. Mr.. Padelford Taft and others
being the prime movers of the same.
The patronesses were Mrs. James H.
Phetteplace, Miss Emma Taft and Mrs
Byron Watson.
Exceptionally nne music for dancing
was furnished by Clarke's orchestra ana
a tempting supper served I'm the Castpo
at midnight.
Among those I'm attendance were TIE
following: Miss May Grant. Miss Ma
rion Brown, Miss Ethel Parks. Miss Hope
Ladd. Miss Martha Hall. Miss Helen Fos-
ter. Miss Bessie Howard. Miss Rotalind
Hazard Miss Ethel Chapin. Miss Mary
Watson, the Misses Bradley. Miss Bessie
Aldrich, Miss Virginia Shepley. Miss Nora
Brown. Miss Caroline Peck, Mr.. Padel-
ford Taft. Mr.. Ben Adams MIR. Frank
Hunter. Mr. Stuart Aldrich. Mr.. Raymer
Weeden. Mr.. Harvey Baker. MIR. Colgate
Hoyt. Mr. Douglas Mercer. Mr.. steven
Mason. Mr. stephen Ames. Mr.. jack
Cady. Mr.. Freeman Cocroft, Mr.. Louis
Baker. Mr.? Chester Allen Mr.. Gordon
Hale, Mr. Carleton Hale Mr.. Harry Met
calf Mr.. Harold Waterman. Mr.. Leonard
Tingley. Mr.. Aylesworth Brown. Mr..
Richard Comstock. Mr.. Arnold Hayes,
Mr. Edward Peck. Mr.. Elmer Stevens.
Mr. Noble Judah.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
RADIATION Of HEAT
Was Being Considered When Fire Was DIS
covered In a Jurors Pocket.

AS a lawyer was questioning a witness
on radiation and heating apparatus before
Judge Wilbur in the common pleas divis-
ion Of the supreme court one OF the
jurors on the panel started an experiment
along that line on his own hook and
curling rings OF smoke and n strong
smell of birthstone showed that some
sort of conlagration was In progress.
IL was evident the fire was not pre-
meditated affair for the juror was max
ing frantic clutches at his breast pocket
from which he extracted some burning
paper and ignited matches. These were
deposited in convenient cuspidore and
ive minute recess was granted the
jury.
The case on trial was suit brought
by the Hathaway Steam Heating COM
pany against James A. Foster OF War
wick TO recover $3.50. part of which was
on the contract price OF n steam heat
ing plant and part for extra work.
Mr.. Foster contends that the plant
wouldn't heat the house as contracted.
The case is still pending.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
DECK
HAND
STUNNED
Steamer City Of Newport Has
Narsw Escape From Being
Struck by Lightning.

During yesterdays severe electricai
storm the steamer City OF Newport had
very narrow escape from being struck py
lightning. a bolt striking the water
scarcely 10 feet from the steamer.
The storm was very severe on the pay
and when off Conanicut Point the steam
er was exposed to all its fury The pas
senger list was large, but as they were
all inside they were not aware of the
close call the steamer had until she
reached her dock at Newport about b
o'clock.
Just as the boat left the wharf at CO.
nanicut Park huge bolt of lightning
shot down through the air. binding those
I'm the pilot house and barely escaping tho
bow of the steamer. The bolt stunned
Deck Hand Manuel Souza, who was IN
the act OF hauling in the stern line. lie
was knocked senseless to the deck. and
il was some few minutes before he was
revived. He said he felt the shock pass
through his hands and asms and remem-
berod nothing more.
Capt Rich said the storm was the
worst he had ever seen on the bay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
ELEVATOR ACCIDENT.
Francis Burns Badly Crushed In tha Psarce
Building.

A seriuos accident that may prove fatal
occurred late yesterday afternoon in the
T.. ID. Pearce building at n Dyer street.
In which Francis Burns. 60 years old the
elevator attendant was badly crushed
At the time OF the accident Mr.. Burns
was engaged In hoisting some freight
from the second story to one OF the up
per floors of the building. a five-story
structure. He was on the second floor
when the elevator began TO move. He
started to run for IT, and instead of
jumping inside of the elevator he jumped
on top. From that position II was impos-
sible for him To stop IL, and the result
was that he was crushed up against the
roof OF the elevator shaft
Tenants in the building heard the
groans OF the injured man and he was
released from his perilous position ana
the Rhode Island hospital ambulance
sent for. At the hospital II was found
that two OF his ribs on the right side
were broken and also that there was a
compound fracture OF the right leg. IL
was found necessary to amputate the
leg at the thigh. Burns, although quite
we'll along in years withstood the shock
OF the operation well. and although in a
serious and very weak condition he was
still alive this forenoon. He lives. at IS
East street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
RESCUED BY POLICE
Two Men Overcome by Smoke Taken From
a Boston Hotel.

Boston. May 2o.--While screaming wo-
men and terrified men ran up and down
the corridors OF the Hampton House in
Haymarket square when fire was dis
covered in room on the sixth floor early
today two policemen prevented loss OF
life by rescuing two men who had been
overcome by smoke. One of the men.
being afflicted with infammatory rheu-
matism, was helpless, even before he be-
came unconscious from inha.ing the
smoke.
The fire Is believed To bave been caused
by the action OF Louis Purcell In placing
I'm his pocket n pipe that set fire TO his
clothing which he had thrown upon the
bed The fire started I'm Purcell's room
and spread rapidly. The policemen
found Purcell lying on the floor uncon-
scious He was dragged TO the end OF a
hallway and held up TO an open window
where he soon revived.
Frank Morgan was sick In the next
room. absolutely helpless from infiam-
matory rheumatism. He had been over
reached him. He was carried to the
street and revived after much vigorous
work.
Meanwhile employees OF the hotel and
guests had placed the fire under control
with pals OF water and extinguishers and
it was soon put out. The loss Ia placed
at 5000 The guests for time were
greatly excited, but they soon became
calmer when they realized that there was
little danger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Edith NJ Dow was today appointed
postmaster at North Barnstead. n. H.
Z IAzard Freres OF New York today en-
gagged in 81, 10000 gold for shipment TO
Europe tomorrow.
Admiral w. s. Schley arrived at City
OF Mexico yesterday and was greeted by
prominent Americansn- at the Mexican
Central Railway station ..t
The monitor Arkansas win probably
reach Cairo. H., tonight from which
point she viii have no trouble whatever
In reaching the gulf.
The congregation Of the propaganda at
Rome is. examining n proposition to di-
into two. besides establishing four do
ceses from SIS up TO %.
II Is announced that the general the
logical seminary Of the Episcopal church
Will today confer the degree OF d. ID.
upon Right Rev. Alexander II. Vinton,
bishop OF western Massachusetts,.
Postmaster Harlyng r. Barbor. one OF
the most prominent residents or Athoi.
Mass, died this forenoon or paralysis OF
the heart For ten weeks he had been
Ill with Brights disease.
The eJwish residents OF San Francisco
held an enthusiastic mass meeting here
last night and passed resolutions de-
nouncing the Russian government for ITS
persecution OF the eJws. A large sum
OF money was donated for the relief of
the prosecuted Jews.
Further engagements OF gold for ship
ment tomorrow and the news OF sursi.
cal operation upon T.. ii. Hartman mac
a momentary distressing effect on the
market and New York Central, Rock Isl
and. st. Paul. Atchison and Southern Pa
ciflc receded sharp fractions. Buying
orders came In at the lowest level ano
nrices recovered further easily in spits
louisville rose point over last night
Trading was on the rally and decline OF
a point I'm Atchison turned prices down
again, Minneapolis. St Paul and Saul
STE Marie preferred declined 4. Toledo
railway and Light ga and Texas pre-
ferred i& and Metropolitan securities a
point.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow sun rises at 4:2i. sets at 7:0i
high tides at 3:05 ~. m. and S:S9 y. m.
The following vessels have arrived in
this port during the "a hours just passed.
steamer Peauot. Rowland. New York.
steamer fremont. Wise, New York.
steamer Essex. Johnson. Baltimore.
steamer Richard Borden. Fail River
and returned.
steamer city OF Newport. Newport and
returned
steamer Queen city. Pettey. Tiverton.
steamer Ruth II. Lutte. Sanford. Fall
River and returned.
Tug NJ T.. Luckenbach. Newport News.
Barge Bouquet South Amboy. $50 tons
coal. Doe and Little
Barge Warren. Weehauken $50 tons
coal j r. White.
Barge Bandit. Edgewater. 6l2 tons coal
Pawtucket
Barge Virginia. Palmer. Philadelphia.
1900 tons coal Pawtucket.
Barge Puritan. Norfolk, 1880 tons coal.
r.. r.
Barge Solitaire. Newport News. $500
tons coal ". ".
Tug Patience. Philadelphia.
Barge Josephus. Philadelphia, 23co tons
coal ". r.
Barge S. u. Carleton. Philadelphia. 1900
tons coal Eastern Coal company
SAILED.
steamer Pequot Rowland New York
steamer fremont. Wise. New York.
steamer Spartan. Briggs. Philadelphia.
Tug T w Waterman. New York.
Tug Harold New York
Tug NJ. e. Luckenbach, Norfolk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
PLANT MAY Be SHUT DOWN

Springfield. Mass. May 20.-It IS consid-
cred quite probable that as result Of
the labor union agitation now going In
Smith and Nessons revolver factory the
entire plant will be shut down and over
400 men thrown out OF work. The en-
ployes do not believe, however. that this
will be done u. II. Wesson has always
taken a firm position against unionism
and has said II the men In his employ
Joined a labor union. and he was caused
trouble as a result. he would not stand II,
but shut down his factory.
The first definite step taken by the firm
in regard 10 the organizing OF a union
Monday evening was the dismissal yes
terday OF two old employees. The men
were called TO the supertendents Of
fice, and after questions were asked and
the men frankly admitted their active
connection with the union. they were told
that they had better get through.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
BRAIN WAS WATERY.
Medical Examiner Perkins Performs Autopsy
on Eody Of Falon.

Yesterday Medical Examiner Perkins
performed an autopsy on the body of
James ]. Falon at the Rhode Island hos
pitl. He found the jaw had been frac-
tured and that there had been consider
able hemorrhage in among the tissues of
the right side OF the neck and face. The
brain was found to- be decidedly watery.
Dr. Perkins also stated that while the In
juries OF the dead man might have indi-
rectly FASTENED his death he was OF the
opinion that alcohol had much 10 do with
10,
Yesterday afternoon Chief OF Police
Lambert returned from Fall River with
Charles King. the alleged assailant OF
Falon. and locked him up at the police
station at Central Falls.
Last night Maud Bucklin, the only wit
ness 10 the assault. made a statement as
TO what she saw.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
SERIES CLOSED.
Lectures Of Metaphysical Association
Brought to an End.

with appropriate exercises the series of
entertainments and lectures which have
been given during the winter under the
auspices of the Metaphysical association
OF this city were brought TO a close last
evening at the office of Col. Henry A.
Taft The meeting was presided over by
Col. Taft who briefly reviewed the work
OF the season and expressed himself as
well pleased with its success.
The entertainment provided consisted OF
a pleasingly piano solo "Villanella,' by
Miss Mary A. Fame; Mrs. Evelyn john
son sang a sacred song Eye Hath Not
Seen." by Cane; Mrs. Olive Browe Baily
recited "somdre" with artistic effect. Pr
ano solo, "Icheryo." Cartier. Miss Fame:
"A Vehicle of Love-" Mrs. Baily; song
THE Spirit OF Spring" Parker, Mrs
Johnson
Col. Taft spoke briefly as follows
There must have been great and
pressing need In humanity. to cause men
10 desire what we term the new life.
Since mans earliest days he has striven
20 reach the highest place lie has been
misled and trampled upon, and yet he
has turned to something grander and no.
bier than the ideals OF a mere physical
existence Christian Science has sprung
up among other things. But there are my
riads of people who do not follow this
branch, but are simply followers of the
living God
The trait of selfshness has been broad
cast on every hand. and has come 10 be
the predominatlng feature OF life. This
will defeat all striving for the inner
life. The use OF drugs is another detri-
ment. and the naming of diseases. The
medical profession, I say IL with all Kind
ness. has been trying to provide pana-
cea for all these evils. I challenge any
physician TO prove that any drug can heal
the body or mind. IT may perhaps relieve
pains temporarily. but IL cannot cure, for
II has no healing power.
'I was healed by the New Life after
having tried all material remedies In vain.
To gain the New Life. we must become
one with Christ himself. accept the truth
and apply ~ 10 your personal needs. The
controlling power rests within yourself 10
make your own conditions Be content.
and press forward to the goal Believe
that you are n son of God. Man Is begin
ming TO understand that he cannot violate
| the laws OF nature. Disease is sin
somehow and some way. whether caused
| by the individual or his ancestors. God
! made man perfect"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
MUCH SICKNESS.
The Hospital al the Naval Training Station
0veicrowded by Patients.

The hospital at the naval training
station al Newport is more than crowded
by apprentice boys who are suffering from
diphtherIa and scarlet fever.
To accommodate the patients II has
been found necessary to erect tents
which have board floors.
The barracks are 10 be emptied as soon
as other tents can be procured and then
there will be a general fumigation.
The physicians think that they have
both types OF contagious disease under
control.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
LODGING HOUSES.
Three Licenses Were Refused BY Police
Commissioners Today for Sufficient Reasons

On the recommendation OF DR.. c. ".
Chaplin. superintendent OF health, licenses
for lodging houses were today refused
by the board of police commissioners as
follows:
Antonio Liquors. 4o7 Richmond street
Antonio Buffalo. 90 Acorn street.
vincenzo Gerard. cor. Dyer and Eddy
streets.
The lodging house kept by Sam Marks
at the corner of South Main and Craw-
ford streets was visited for the purpose
yesterday by DR.. Eugene F. King, super
intendent OF health. accompanied by Mr..
Beane. inspector OF provisions and local
press representatives.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
FOR THE PLAINTIFF
Decision Rendered by Judge Dubois In the
PawtuCket Land Case.

Judge Dubois rendered n decision Tor
the plaintiffs I'm the case Of Ruth Baxter
Ernest s. Bishop and Margaret J.. Bishop
against Alfred II. Brown. The case was
a test case, one OF about so similar ones
which involve land near Central avenue
PawtuCket, which the plaintiffs claim py
right as being decedants or Phamel
Rishop, who owned the land in 1872.
The decision In this case may aftect
Some Of the present occupants of the land,
but others may he able TO prove ~ years
undlsputed possession. There is church.
school and railroad depot on the tract
involved I'm the litigation.
The plaintiffs were represented by Irv-
ing Champlin. James Tillinghast Miller ~
Carroll and Claude j. Farnsworth and
Thomas w Robinson was the defendant s
counsel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
DAUGHTERS SERVICES
VardaII Says He Was Deprived Of Them and
Sues Peyost for $4,000 Damages.

Albert vandall Of Lincoln has brought
suit against Plubert Pcyost for damages
Of 5000 I'm the common pleas division of
the supreme court
lie alleges that by acts of the defendant
on or about Aug. r. last he has been de-
prived OF the services Of his daughter.
Leosia Vandall. and because OF her sick
ness during that time she has been unable
10 render him the service which Is his
due. and instead has been put 10 great
expense for medicine and nursing during
his Illness.
charles r. Easton Is the PLAINTIFF $
attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
HEAT
KEEPS OFF
FIREMEN
Fire Raging In Lincoln, Nsb.,
and Il Is Feared SsVsraI
Lives Have Been Lost.

Lincoln. Neb.. May 2o.-Several casual
ties have been reported and three persons
are missing as the result OF fire that
broke out at II o'clock today In the
Brownell block, three-story office build
ing The street is filled with smoke and II
is impossible TO reach the flames. great
quantity OF straw for packing was stored
in the basement OF the burning building.
The fire is spreading north and south OF
the Brownell block. The city block. a
three-story brick and row OF two-story
brick buildings are now on fire. The nre-
men cannot get 10 the buildings, the heat
and smoke being so great
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
JUD6E ASKS FOR MILITIA,

Louisville, KY. May pa special from
Jackson says: Circuit Judge Redwine. ~
II reported here on good authority. has
mailed 10 Governor Beckham a request
for militia 10 attend the special term OF
the circuit court. which IL called for next
Monday. It IL the desire of the officials 20
have tho troops here by Friday or Satur-
day.
Commemorative Attorney Bird says u
may be possible TO remove Judge Red
wine during the trial OF Jett. but he
CBird)) will prosecute Jett N he r. indicted
by the grand jury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20

NOTES TO
SPEAKERS
Attempt Made 10 Prevent the
Third Ward Registration Rally
Set for Last Evening.

For some little time the Third ward
ranging for a registration TO be held at
Capital hall on Gladstone avenue for
last evening and had secured a strong
list of speakers in Governor Garvin.
former Mayor John ]. Fitzgerald OF Paw
tucket. Congressman Granger and John
w Hogan.
The hall wa sopened at the hour set
and the committee on hand, together
with a large number of residents OF the
district but none OF the speakers appear
ed and after waiting upwards OF an hour
the committee decided TO go ahead with
the meeting with local speakers. expect
ing the principal speakers to arrive later.
Chairman j. j. McGovern OF the ward
committee called the meeting TO order
and speeches were made by Schoolcom-
mitteemen Gamer and Miles McNamee.
Registration was the subject Of each
mans remarks and all present we're ur-
ged to register and TO induce their friends
10 do So
A recess was declared and moment
later Mr. Fitzgerald arrived and explain
ed his Hardness by reading the following
letter received by him that afternoon:
Providence. r. l., May is.
Hon John Fitzgerald
Dear sir owing to unforeseen happning
we are compelled to postepone our
grand 3rd ward Ralley for reasons bet
ter known when fully explained that
reason being that Capital hall Is in the
very center OF st Patrick's parish and
az there is a mission being held there
this week which would tend To reduce
the number OF enthusiastic Democrats
which would attend otherwise we have
decided TO postepone our grand ralley
! to next Tuesday eve May 26 hoping
this note will reach you all right and
sorrey that circumstances has arisen
! which makes us do otherwise than our
| FIRST intentions and hoping that you car
/ day eve and meet the loyal Democrats
| Of the 3rd ward We remain your true
and loyal friends
Yours respectfully
Third Ward Democratic Committee
THOMAS ]. FLYNN. Chairman
per J OBJ
Mr.. Fitzgerald. believing the letter &c
| be genuine, made no preparations tC
come to the meeting. but later another
letter caused him 10 believe all was no
right and he FASTENED to the hall.
He then went on and made a stirring
speech.
This morning II was ascertained tina
Governor Garvin. Congressman Granger
and Mr. Hogan received identical notes
and believing they came from the com
mittee did not so to the meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
THEY ARE RETICENT

Mobile. Ala, May 2O.-The strike rep
resentatives and the officials OF the Mo-
bile and Ohio road refuse absolutely 10
say a word about the result OF yester-
days conference
A meeting OF the strikers was held
to which newspaper reporters were IN
vited but at the last moment the re-
porters were excluded from the meeting.
IL is inferred that negotiations TO end
the strike have made progress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-20
FRAUDULENT NATURALIZATION.

tion with the fraudulent naturalization
schemes in the United States court in
this city, was arrested this morning by
Deputy United States Marshal Stone and
arraigned before Commissioner Cross this
q afternndn.