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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
THROWN FROM A CAR
Leila 3. Dempsey Sues Rhtda Island Com
pany for $4,000 Damages.

Leila b. Dempsey has sued the Rhode
Island company 20 recover $1,000 for per-
sonal injuries. The plaintiff was n pas
senger on one OF the defendants cars on
Oct 1oth. This car was going along Elm
wood avenue and I'll claimed there was
on the rear platform a projection OF n
hard and resisting substance which made
egress and lngress dangerous
Plaintiffs dress caught on this projec-
tion as she was leaving the car at the in
tersection OF Elmwood avenue and Pot
ter's avenue She was thrown from the
car platform and her head struck Violent
ly against the pavement. Her head and
other parts Of her body were badly inJur-
ed
William r. Champlin Is attorney for the
plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight and tomorrow:
Tailors. Labor temple.
Bakers. Labor temple.
Shoe Repairers. Labor temple.
Musicians. Labor temple.
Coal Transfers Labor temple
General Transfers. Labor temple
Sausage Makers, Labor temple
Bartenders, 76 Dorranco street
Tomorrow there will at least be one
meeting that will be fun OF excitement
The Musicians local. No. iss will have
the regular election OF the officers OF the
body.
For some time the agitation OF the
matter has been foremost before the
union and by this time everybody knows
% q certainty just the man he would like
20 have I'll each OF the official positions.
Not that they are all agreed upon any
one set as the unanimous choice OF the
body. but the matter is fu1y settled IN
the minds OF each one. IL only remains
for the votes 20 be cast and the returns
counted
Such has been the general satisfaction
given BY those who now 1ll the official
positions that most of the members
feel that II would be n decided step back
ward should any serious changes be
made IN the general make MP Of tho Of
fetal roster Under the present manage
ment the union has met with far better
success than ever before and has made
more friends by tho policy that has been
pursued than was ever the case IN former
years The policy that has been main
tained has done credit not only 10 the
union and the members but 20 the gen
erai movement.
The officials have done several good
things for the organization Also IN the
way Of seeing that all the members had
The advantages which membership in the
body commands. Whenever there has
been an infringement OF the rules OF me
union I'm any way the adjustment OF the
name has always occurred without the
feast friction and the progress OF the
body not hindered I'm the least. The same
thing may be said 80 far az the arrange
bDent OF the price list Is concerned and
svery other thing that the present stan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
PANAMA IS FORMING
4 STABLE GOVERNMENT.
Continued from page One.
Dim NTIArr nnNxyNT ID IrI1nnU~cS

q Washington, Dec. 12-The navy de-
partment has received a cablegram from
Rear Admiral Glass announcing that he
is making every effort to run down the
various reports regarding Colombian ex
petitions TO the Isthmus.
He has ordered the Mayfower to the
mouth OF the Atrato river to make a thor
ougn investigation and II necessary a re-
connoisance OF that region also will be
made 10 definitely ascertain whether
there are any Colombian troops In that
section.
The Atlanta also has been or tered TO
patrol the northern coast OF the tsthmus
on the same mission. The commanders Of
both vessels are under instructions to con-
duct their investigation with all possible
dispatch and return to Colon so that the
navy department may have a fun official
report OF the exact situation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
WARRANT ISSUED
Mrs, Words Of Cambridge VIII be Taken
Into Custody on Tw) Charges.

Boston. Dec. 12.-A warrant was issued
today for the arrest OF Mrs Isabella j.
Woods of Cambridge. on the charge OF
assaulting DR.. Clarence c. Parry OF this
city by striking him. and on the charge
OF throwing bottle OF vitriol az the
doctors wife.
Several weeks ago Mrs Woods pre-
ferred n charge of bigamy against Dr.
Perry. n charge upon which the Middle
Sex county grand jury yesterday re-
turned no hin The alleged assault
occurred last night IN the Back BAY
section.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
SUICIDES
RELATIVES
LIVE HERE
Mrs. Elizabeth R. Braddock
Kills Herself With Gas At
HaveThiII, Mass.

Haverhin Mass. Dec. 12.-Mrs. Eliza
beth r. Baddock committed suicide at
her home. Ss6 River street. this city early
today by inhaling Illuminating gas. She
had been Ill for some time and had been
suffering from melancholia.
Early last night the deceased arose
from her bed ana lying on the floor of
her room. placed a rubber tube connect
ed with a gus radiator In her mouth and
prepared TO die. Her daughter was
awakened. however. and prevented her
from carrying out her plans. Later when
the daughter was asleep the woman sue
ceeded In ending her life.
Relatives In Providence were notified
by the police and will take charge OF the
remains.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
HEAVY SNOWFALL
interiors With Traffic on Steam ana Street
Railways at Chicago.

Chicago. &c. To-day for the first
time this winter transportation facilities
on the railroads entering Chicago on the
street car systems here was crippled by
a heavy fall OF snow. A severe cold wave
is advancing In the rear Of the storm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
HIGHWAYMEN
KILLED
WOMAN
That Is Theory Of Boston Police
Who Found Body Near the
Railroad Tracks.

Boston, Dec. 12-The Roxbury police
have mystery to solve In the case of an
unidentified young woman whose body
was found today on Norfolk avenue be-
sides the railroad tracks.
The woman's shopping bag was found
near her body and its contents, minus
money. scattered on the ground. The po-
lice are working upon the theory that the
woman was the victim OF highway men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
THOUSANDS ON DRUCKER


London. Dec n-The Financial News
says that the life OF Adolphus Drucker,
formerly member OF the house OF COM
mons. who died in Bellevue hospital. New
York. on Thursday. after having been
found wandering I'm a daEed condition In
the street, was heavily insured by various
persons.
1t Is reported that Hooley the notorious
company promoter. hold a policy OF a10o,-
600 on his life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
A FORECLOSURE SALE.

Chicago Dec. 12-The Unity building.
In financing which the late Governor John
=. Atgeld lost his entire fortune. will soon
be sold under foreclosure proceedings to
satisfy a decree for 10000 IN favor Of
the bondholders. represented by the EquIt-
able Trust company. rs trustees
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT,

Washington, Dec. 12.-The president to-
day sent to the senate the following NOM
inationsi
Assistant Treasurer Thomas j. Atkins
at ST. Louis, Mo-: envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary to Panamas,
William l. Buchanan OF New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT

New York Dec i2-weekly bank
statement: Loans decrease. si.1OS500:
deposits decrease. 44.To0: circulation In
crease. $4,000: legal tenders Increase
1 .03s. 500: specie Increase. 7e2 900. re-
serve increase. 1.7si 500: reserve re-
duired decrease. ii.17b. surplus S.057.-
s75. increase. i.722s7S. ex-United States
deposit. 17.soatse; Increase Il-zsA|
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
CHICAGO WILL Be
THE CONVENTION CITY.
Continued from page Ono.

Amid laughter. he declared Il would
sylvania to have the convention go to
Pittsburs. He concluded by introducing
Representative John Dalzell.
There was. said Mr.. DalseH, no more
suitable place TO hang out the bannear
bearing the name OF the next president.
AS to practical questions. ne said Pitts
burg was n railroad centre and accessible.
It's hotel facilities were adequate. two
halls were available. one OF which would
seat 5000 people. Next year would be.
he said, the 50th anniversary of the birth
of the Republican party. which took
place in Lafayette hall In that city.
When Mr. Dalxell had concluded Chair
man Hanna remarked after the applause
had subsidized
ANY more like that
He then announced that the committee
would drop the sentimental feature OF
the argument and turn 10 the unsenti-
mental.
SEALED PROPOSALS.
I'VE will be glad 10 receive sealed pro-
posals OF what the cities propose to do
when we go into executive session." ne
said.
On motion of Senator Penrose, a resolu-
ton was adopted expressing the sense OF
the committee in favor OF fitting cele-
bration OF the 5oth anniversary of the
birth of the Republican party TO be held
at Norristown. Pa, next year.
Senator Scott OF West Virginia moved
an executive session OF the committee 10
ballot on time and place to hold the con-
vention and at 11,<o the doors were
.xxA ~ arA. - I'd. 3.1.
When the committee went into execu-
tive session. 1t took UP the matter OF the
representation of Porto Rico and after
discussing II for an hour referred II 10 a
committee.
The protest against John @. Capers as
a member OF the committee from South
Carolina, was laid on the table.
The committee then considered the
question OF location OF the convention.
CHICAGO SELECTED.
Chicago was selected as the place for
holding the convention.
The vote was as follows: Chicago 43.
Pittsburg Z, st. Louis l.
The committee fixed June q at 12
o'clock as the time for the meeting Of the
The offers made by the different cities
was $4,000 by ST. Louis: $4,000 by Chica-
go and 100000 by Pittsburg After some
the Chicago proposition was
raised by Committeeman Stewart 10 $4,000
by guaranteeing that Chicago would
that amount to pay the ex-
penses OF the assembling OF the conven-
tion In that city
The committee on arrangements for the
are Senator N. 3. Scott OF
West Virginia, chairman, Senator Hanna
Postmaster General Payne. Harry 8. New
OF Indiana and r. b. Schneider OF Me-
braska.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
MlSTOOg MOTHER FOR BURSLla.

Mckeesport. Pa, Dec i2-Mrs. Sarah
Langley. aged IS. a widow. residing In
this city with her son Edward aged
"a was mistaken by her eon early today
for burglar and was shot at bv him
three times
one bullet took effect and the woman
II In serious condkion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
USEFUL XMAS PRESENTS.

Diaries. Address Books. Card Cases.
Pocket Books. Calendars, Writing Paper
and Envelopes. Waste Paper Baskets.
Fountain Pens, Crayons. Desk Furnish
ings, and everything I'm Tortoise Shell.
Great variety and at prices TO suit every
body. Potter's Paper and Shell Store.
Westminster and Snow Streets, Provi-
dence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
NEURAL GIA Of THE HEART.

Washington. Dec. 12.-Civil Service
Commissioner John r. Proctor suffered a
severe attack OF neuralgia of the heart.
while at the Cosmos club today and for
a time his condition was considered SER
ious. He rallied, howeer. and Is be-
Iced TO be out OF danger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
GAME KEEPERS UNDER ARREST.

London, Dec. ia special dispatch
from Madrid, published here today an
nounces the arrest OF two OF the royal
game Keepers in connection with the
shooting OF shepherd at Casa Campo.
Dec. 9. while King Alfonso was hunting
there and the suicide OF q third gnme-
keeper which has revived the rumors de
MED at the time. that the affair really was
plot against the kings life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
FORMER DECISION IS
AGAINST C0RBETT.
1t Is That as Moderator Is Required to Seal
Up and Transfer Ballots Court CanflOt
Afterward Order Him to Count Them.

JUSTICES TLLlNoHAsT
TODAY HEARD THE PETITION OF JOHN
ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE
PROVIDENCE
L o MANDAMUs
DECLARED
A ON
TO
CERTIFICATE ELECTION
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
POSTMASTERS APPOINTED.

Washington. Dec. 12-Fourth class
postmasters appoined oday:
New Hampshire, Hillsboro Upper VIII
lage, Herbert F. Dresser: Percy, Miss FL
len @. O'Conner
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
OLNEYVtlLE.
MRS. BEATTY ACQUITTED
Jury Accsp's Her Statement That She Killed
Husband In Self Defence.

Mount Holly. n. j.. Dec. i2--Mrs
Sarah A. Beatty. who was charged with
the murder Of her husband. Samuel
Beatty on July last was acquitted to-
day.
Mrs Beatty claimed she killed her hus-
band I'm self defense The jury was out
rs hours.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
CHARGES AGAINST CONSUL HUGHes

Berlin. Dec. 12-Serious charges
against Consul General oliver ]. d
Hughes at Coburg, have been brought to
the attention OF the state department al
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
New York Stock Market,

Reported for The News by N. CURTIS
FLETCHER CO.. street floor, Bani-
gan Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
The Cotton Market,

Reported for The News by DAVIS &
DAVIS, Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-12
CARPENTERS COUNCIL.

There was a meeting of the Carpenters
District Council last evening at the
Labor temple. but beyond the announce
ment of the fact that three OF the locals
had sent In tho nominations for business
agents nothing was done that could DE
given out 20 the press. There was n
large amount ~ business done. but 81 a
nature pertaining only 90 the locals after
the disposal of which the meeting ad-
journed.
There we're meetings of the Iron Work
ers and the Tile Layers. hut nothing
transpired at any one OF them that was
of an unusual nature. After the com
pletion Of the regular routine business
that meeting adjourned.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-04

and a larger number Of laymen passed In
line before Mgr Faloonio at the reception
given In his honor by Archbishop Farley.
The Apostolic Delegate stood on Q raised
platform 1t the east end OF the drawing
room. He wore the dress Of Franciscan,
az he In the head Of that order. Archbishop
Farley stood on his left and introduced
the guests. Bishop McQuaid Of Rochester,
the senior Bishop Of the province, was at
the right Of the Apostolic Delegate. Then
came Mgr. Rocker, secretary to the dele
gate. five Bishops OF the province Of New
York and Vicar General Mooney.
Among those who greeted the delegate
were John ID. Crimmins, who wore the
decoration which the Pope conferred on
him not long ago; Recorder Goff, Justice
O'Gorman, Herman Rdder, Justice Amend,
President Fornes Of the Aldermen and a
long line Of business and professional
men Of the Catholic faith.
Mgr. Falconio will return to Washington
tomorrow. He is pleased with New York.
and expressed much admiration for the
manner In which the ceremony at which
he was the celebrant WAS performed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-04
EUROPE's ECONOMIC ALLIANCE.
Plan Already Under Way In Austria and
Germany.
Special Ca3s Despatch TO THE SUN.

Special CaHs Despatch TO THE SUN.
VIENNA, March 3.-Preparations are al
ready far advanced toward the formation
Of Central European Economic Associa-
tion.' in which some see the nucleus OF
the long -threatened European combination
against American competition. A pros
pectus has been issued and departments
formed for various classes Of the propa-
ganda which the association will under
take.
Prof. julius Wolf, OF Breslau, an econo-
mist OF some enlinence. contributes an
important communication on the subject
to the Neue Freie Presse. He says that
the association will not have a political
character, and in enumerating its objects
he does not 60 beyond setting forth the
means OF promoting cooperation between
Austria Hungary and Germany
II cannot be said that the prospects OF
the association are Immediately hopeful.
Owing to the hostility of the German in
strialists and German agrarians and
Austrian industrialists to customs union,
the promoters Of the movement avoid
that phrase in the title of the new organiza-
ton. and advocate beginning by creating
a series on international trusts. They
say they have the support Of the leaders
of three OF the greatest parties In the Ger
man Reichstag, and also that of Herr Noel
Ter, Prussian Minister of Commerce.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-04
LADY COOK DENOUNCEs COURT.
Creates . Scene when Verdict Is Given
Against Her for Islander.
Special Caas Despatch 10 TIE Sun.

ASuiIlst Tier Tor SlnnNer.
Special Caae Dsspatsa 10 TIE SUN
LONDON. March 3.-The suit of Mr.. Wal
lace. the former private secretary OF Lady
Francis Cook (Tennie c. Clafiin) against
her for damages for libel and Islander, was
heard to-day. He alleged that he was en-
ployed by her to watch the movements OF
the late Sir Francis. her Ladyship's husband
and those Of a mysterious woman, whom he
agreed to call Mrs. Co. and who was
suspected OF alternating the affections OF
Sir Francis.
Wallace further alleged that Lady Cook
offered to make him independent for life
II he followed her instructions. Wallace
acted the role OF a private detective. not
only in this case, but he also watched the
movements Of Mrs. G.'s- father. mother.
grandfather. grandmother. sisters and
brothers.
Eventually paragraph, said to have been
inspired by Lady Cook, was published,
referring to an alleged plan to blackmail
Lady Cook. Wallace stated that he be-
lieved the paragraph to have been direct
reference to him; hence his suit.
Lady Cook was not called upon to testify.
The jury awarded the plaintiff ESQ damages.
When the verdict was rendered Lady
Cook approached the bench and in an eI-
cited voice loudly protested against the
decision. waving her arms and screaming
She declared that she would have the case
reopened. The Chief Justice several times
told her the case was over. and ultimately,
In the same excited condition. she was in
duoed to leave the court.
One Of the ushers took Lady Cook by the
arm. She protested, crying out, Don't
pull me out! I'll walk out! l am a sorrow
full woman. have done more for England
and America than anybody else has done,
and my reputation is ruined' She was led
from the court crying. Cruel! Cruell Cruel"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-04
TO TRAIN GERMAN SEAMEN.
Association Formed for That Purpose
With Herr Baliin At Its Head.


With Herr Baliin at Its Head.
Special Caes Despatch to TIE Sun.
HAMBURG, March S.-An association is
being formed by the leading shipowners
and merchants here to develop German
seamanship. Herr BALM, director OF the
Hamburg-American line. is provisional
president, and Emperor William is an
honorary member. The objects OF the
association are to train lads aboard Ham
burg sailing vessels. TO encourage efficiency
In sailing by building large yachts for
training purposes. to promote yachting a.
sport, and TO do everything possible to
create hrst-rate sailors, who will be able
to participate in international regattas.
Although the association will be entirely
independent Of English auspices it will
emulate English methods. The associa-
ton will also establish rewards for bravery
At sea, and will donate medals and other
gifts TO be won in sailing contests The
movement IL undoubtedly partly CONNER
cial, and Ia directed toward establishing
the reputation Of German seamen In view
Of Germany's increasing maritime com
merce.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-04
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-04
LADRONES CAPTURE 4 TOWN.
Kin I've eS the Ptiiplss CsastsbuiaSy and
capture Prfteea.

MANILA. March AaJor-t. Davis
has dscided 20 comply with the request
Of 0en. Allan for siI. additional companiss
~ scouts 10 operate In the provinces Of
Aibay, BsianGAs aud Susva Ecijs There
ars nov 300 scouts In the nsld ssain., the
lAdrones.
The iadfonss have captured the town ~
Oas, In Albay pToyinos They disarmsd
the police. Killed two Of the oons,sbulafy
and captured th. remaining hf,asn after
bn-s hshtias
Col Sat, sill lar .sDl IA assume oom,
laand " ,l.s oI.rstions IA Albsy pfoy,n1s
Lsnip distIlcis
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-04
The Merion's Passengers safely Landed
sp,etal Cahs Dsspafeh 10 The Sun

QUFENsrOwN, March She passengers
OF the Dominion liner Merton, which went
aground az Roches Point yesterday, were
landed this morning. They suffered no
hArdships and all extol the treatment ao-
corded them 10y Capt. Thompson Three
tugs are attempting 90 get the steamship
on the rocks which hold her fast amidships.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-04
FRANCES INTEREST IN THE FAIR.
Four Hundred Men Who Are to He Ex.
hibltors Meet Ex-GoS. Francis.
seecto CahS Dtspafeh 10 THE Sun

PARIS, March S.-M. La Grave, the French
Commissioner to the st. Louis Exposition.
accompanied Mr.. Francis to the CONNER
cial Bourse. where NJ Dupont. the president
OF the COMMITTEES OF the French section at
st. Louis, welcomed him. Four hundred
members. most Of whom are to be exhibitors.
were present. NJ. Dupont declared that
France was taking the greatest interest in
the exposition. Mr. Francis made . speech
Offering the toast France and the United
States
Mr.. Francis left for Madrid a. midday
The American Chamber Of Commerce will
entertain 500 guests at . banquet on Sat
urdsy. many Of them bang intending exhib-
itors.