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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-14

The senate convened at 11:os: Governor
Garvin presiding.
An act proh.oitIng the setting or erect
ing OF weirs pounds, traps ari etc. in
certain waters OF the state was taken
from the calendar.
The committee on fisheries recommen-
ded the passage OF substitute "a" and the
indefinite postponement OF the original
bill
Under suspension of the rules. the
act was passed
The appointment OF Louise Prosser
Bates TO the board OF trustees of the
Rhode Island institute for the deaf was
read. Calendar.
Two petitions were presented relative
to the arrangement OF the public schools
OF the city of Providence.
senator Edwards from the committee
on corporations reported an act amend
ing the charter OF the Pawtucket Bak-
ing company.
Senator Horton, OF Cranston for the
committee on finance reported an act
relative TO the state sanatorium for con-
sumptives recommending its passage In
concurrence.
Senator Stillman OF Hoplxiuton reported
bih repeating chapters 1887 and 1853 were
truly and properly engrossed and recon-
InenNtu llS pdSsoBe IN concurrence. 80
voted.
Senator Horton moved a recess until
o'clock he taken.
AGREED FOR ONCE.
Champlin objected to recess. Said that
II was the duty 20 stay and transact bus-
ness.
Mr.. McKenna said that he could agree
with Mr.. Chomplin for the first time.
The motion was Withdrawn.
Petitions IN regard to a school commits
sion for the city OF Providence from
Rathbone Gardner and others were refer
red TO committee on education.
Rhoda Hans pardon from prison by
Governor Garvin. Placed on the calendar.
The committee on judiciary reported an
act repeating chapters 1887 and 1888 OF the
public laws with recommendation OF pas
EHRe.
This is the bill regarding the license
question on Block Island.
A CHANGE OF FRONT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
RABBINICAL DIVORCE
UPHELD IN CHICAGO
Decision Without Precedent in
American Jurisprudence.

CHICAGO, Sept. 23.-Judge Gibbons of
the circuit court. yesterday handed
down a decision without precedent in
American Jurisprudence when he sus-
tanned as legal divorce obtained from
Jewish rabbi in Chicago and confirmed
in Russia by a rabbinical council. His
decision is based upon the interpreta-
tion Of Russian divorce laws.
Max GRADER, a Russian Hebrew butch
er. married nineteen years ago in Rus
STA. When he came to America his wife
refused to follow and five years later
he procured decree OF divorce from a
rabbi in the Ghetto. The decree was sent
to Russia. along with 500 rubles, Mrs.
Sarah Graber's ante-nuptial settlement.
and was there accepted by her before
the court of rabbis
According TO Russian law, which
leaves matters of divorce in the hands
of the ecclesiastical courts entirely, the
divorce was legal. GRADER then remsr-
ried. His first wife came to Chicago and
had him arrested for bigamy. He was
found guilty and called before Judge
Horton for sentence. Attorney Brandes
explained the Russian law to Judge
Horton and sentence was suspended.
The rehearing came before Judge Glib
bons and the validity of the Russian d.
vorce is recognized.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
NEW UNION STATION
4 NOTABLE ORNAMENT
COUNTING GAINS OF
UNIONS IN IOWA
Statistics Show Increase in Mem
bership and Wages.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Sept. 23.-Part of
the statistical matter for the report of
Labor Commissioner Brigham has been
completed. This is a table showing the
progress of laboring men through their
organizations in the State. 1t demon
strates that organizations are multiply
ing more rapidly now than ever before.
The number Of local unions in the
State is 500, divided among 81 interna-
tional or national unions or brother
hoods. Reports were received from 756.
aging 5S-51 each. II the 73 not reporting
had maintained this average. the total
membership in the State is about As 400.
Two years ago there were IS crafts re-
ported, with 396 locals and 26,O6s mem
bers.
A careful compilation has been made
to show what has been accomplished by
shown to have secured, since organiza-
ton. an advance in wages averaging for
the State of 1913 per cent. The stereo-
typers report IS per cent gain, metal
workers II, plumbers 50, horseshoers 40,
and railroad trainmen, engineers, con-
ductors, iremen, postofice clerks and
brewery workers about so per cent in
crease in wages. The cigar makers OBJ
tanned a gain under organization Of 40
per cent in wages, and reduction of %
per cent in hours OF labor. The hotel
and restaurant employees gained s5 per
cent in wages and reduced hours 20 per
cent; the electrical workers gained as
per cent in wages and reduced hours 10
per cent: the bricklayers gained "a per
cent IN wages; the machinists gained q
per cent in wages
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
MAY ARREST SUSPECT
FOR DEXTER MURDER
Pinkertons and Bloodhounds Join
in the Search.

MALONE, N. Y, Sept. 2S.-The officers
who are in charge of the search for the
assassin of Orlando P. Dexter, the New
York millionaire. who was murdered
near his summer home in the Adiron-
dacks on Saturday last. have a man
under surveillance and declare that
when they obtain certain desired evil
dence they will place him under arrest
on the charge of murder The man, the
officers say, may be taken into custody
today
The search for the murderer of Mr..
Dexter is now fully organized. In addl-
ton TO Sheriff Frank Steenburg and mis-
deputies, bloodhounds and a number or
Pinkerton detectives have been pressed
into service. The authorities, after fol-
lowing many clues since the crime was
committed. have reached the conclusion
that the murderer was one of four men
who plotted the assassination of Mr..
Dexter.
The horse which Mr. Dexter was driv-
ing when he was assassinated. and in
the flank of which the bullet OF the as
sassin lodged after 1t had passed through
the victims body. was killed yesterday
The bullet was found to be of .3s-caIiber
and of the "soft-nosed'' variety.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23

ipsburg Their efforts were rewarded
by finding a true assure vein OF great
richness in free gold.
On their way back to the fort they
blazed several trees, so that they souii
find the way back to the mine in the
spring. but before they could return a
forest fire swept through that portion OF
the country and wiped out all the marx-
ings that they had made.
They spent several weeks in looking
for lake that was close to their claim.
but could not find that. and soon after
ward they returned home.
Nearly twenty years after. man now
living In Butte, who at one time was
wanted by the authorities for an alleged
crime. went into hiding in the same To-
cality and by accident ran across the
ledge OF rock that the soldiers had lest.
He built i little cabin near the property
and worked the claim for several years
by himself. When he had accumulated &
large amount of rich rock he ventarec
out. His riches did him no good. for he
lost them all in games OF chance.
This man now lives in Butte. and ne
turned over maps and charts to nan
from Anaconda for a small kindness that
he had done to the old prospector not
long ago IN Butte
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
USED KNIFE ON TRoLLEYMAN.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, Sept. 23.-Frank-
lin c. Pullin. trolleyman on the Wash
ington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Railway. was assaulted and severely cut
about the legs this morning by Thomas
Strobel. young white boy. Pullin,
about nineteen years old, IL is said, has
on several previous occasions put the
Strobel boy of his train. This morning
he noticed the Strobel boy on the plat
form and put him off. The boy again
jumped on the car and stabbed Pullia in
the legs with knife. Pullin was taken
to his home in North Royal Street.
where medical assistance was given II
is thought that he will be confined to his
bed for several weeks.
Policeman Nicholson arrested Strooel
and he was taken to police headquarters
and locked up. His hearing will come
up tomorrow morning at O'Clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
PROSPECTUS SEEK
LONG-LOST MINE
Anaconda Patty VIII Make ThosougR Search in Nom
fans Abound PeI5csburg Mon

ANACONDA, Mon. Sept IA pros
pecting party has left this city for
Granite county. where 1t will spend
sixty days prospecting. south Of Philips
burg. In an attempt to locate a mine
that has been lost for thirty seven
years.
The party consists of four hardy men
of this city. They are accustomed to
frontier life, and will do all in their
Fower to find the Soldier Boy Mine,
which is said to be so rich IN free gold
that a small chunk is all that is neces-
sary TO make a person feel as indepen-
dent as king.
Many prospectors have spent consid-
cradle time among the hills OF Granite
county looking for this bonanza in times
gone by, but none has ever been lucky
enough to locate the exact spot The
Anaf onda party have in their possession
charts and maps which they hope will
guido them TO the locality OF the mine
These they obtained In a very peculiar
way
The Soldier Boy mine was originally
found. as near as can be ascerained, In
1869. by two soldiers, who were granted
leave Of absence from a post located
near Missoula. During the furlough
they prospected in the vicinity OF Phil
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
CHINA SEEKS AID
FROM UNITED STATES
Russia Taking No Steps to Leave
Manchuria.

PEKIN, Sept 23-It Is understood
that visit which Prince Ching, head of
the Chinese foreign Office, paid TO Min
lister Conger at the United States lega-
ton yesterday, aside from relating to a
discussion of unfinished details of the
pending commercial treaty. had for its
purpose the enlisting of American in
PREVENTION and assistance in the Man
churian complications. This report,
however, cannot be confirmed at the
legation.
Russia has been able to confne the
opposition to her Manchurian policy to
a single handed contest with Japan, I'M
til China's signature to the commercial
treaty makes the United States more
potent factor, Justifying active interior
ence for the purpose of preserving the
integrity of China.
For the purpose OF securing American
assistance, II is believed that the Chi
nese representatives may sign the
treaty before October s, the date OF
Russias promised evacuation of Man
churia
The fresh assurances of NJ. Paul Les
sar, the Russian minister. IN regard to
his opportunities to Prince Ching TO
sign the Russian demands, and Russia's
desire for further conventions, are ad
mfttedly enigmatical. The only explana-
ton offered Is that the Russian diplo-
matte and military branches are at log
gerheads. The former are apprehensive
that the outcome will be possible trou-
bic with japan. while the military
branch is Indifferent to the agreements
which have been signed, but which are
really impotent.
Preparations for the evacuation OF
Niuchwang. which are necessary in or
der that IL may be accomplished by Oc-
tober 8, have not yet been begun
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
CLEVELAND DOES NOT
EXPECT MCCLELLAN
New Yorker Is to Visit University and
Not the Former President.

PRINCETON. n. J., Sept. 23.-"I know
absolutely nothing" said former Presi-
dent Cleveland today. in response 10 a
query regarding the reported visit of
George B. Mcclellan. of New York. 10
the Princeton home OF the ext President.
THE first I heard of Mr.. McClelIan's
visit was when I opened my morning
mail and found a newspaper clipping
containing the announcement. l do not
expect to meet Mr.. Mcclellan"
That Mr. Mcclellan may come to
Princeton this week IS probable. though
not as a guest Of Grover Cleveland. A
prominent member OF the university
faculty said
Mr.. Mcclellan expected 10 come to
Princeton with his wife FOR a few days
this week. He is a graduate of Prince
ton. Of the class OF Sc. To my knowI-
edge there is no political significance at
tached 20 his visit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
GERMANY FEARS LOSS
Of ABYSSINIAN TRADE
Caustic Comment on Skin
ner Expedition.
CONSUL GENERALS PLANS
Would Persuade Menelik to Make Ex-
hibit at st. Louis Ex-
position.
CONSUL GENERALS PLANS

"A fresh Indication of the United
States ambition abroad
These are the words one Berlin paper
used in discussing the proposed expedi-
ton of Consul General Robert P. Skin
ner into Abyssinia to negotiate a COM
mercial treaty for the United States.
According 10 dispatches, the German
papers pretend they cannot understand
the movement of the United States to
secure a foothold where German mer-
chants have formerly ruled supreme.
illusions have been made in European
papers to the imperialistic tendency OF
the United States since the announce
ment of the proposed American move
ment. The invasion of Africa by coun-
try SO far removed is denounced as pre-
sumptuous.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
TO WELCOME THE CARDINAL.

The men OF ST. Mary's Church will
assemble tonight at the hall OF tie
Young Mems sodality Lyceum, in Duke
Street. Arrangements are to be made
at the meeting 10 unite with the Wash
ington Catholics in a trip to Baltimore
tomorrow TO welcome Cardinal Glib
bons on his return from Rome. An liz
vitation has been received from John T.
Callahan. OF Washington, asking the
Catholics of this city to unite with rne
Washington Catholics in the parade in
Baltimore on the 18th instant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
PRIMARIES DECLARED OFF.

Today was the day set for the pri-
maries Of the city and county. but they
have been declared on Lewis II.
Machen is the only candidate for the
house OF delegates and James r. Cation
is the only candidate for the state
senate in Alexandria county. All the
candidates will go before the general
election In next November In the
county. Richard w. Johnson, Repub-
lican. and w. U. Varney and Crandall
Mackey both Democrats. are candidates
for the position of Commemorative at
torney. For the office of sheriff OF the
county, William Duncan. Mack Mackey
and William Palmer will be the candi-
dates at the general election.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
WHAT'S THE USE
To Keep a "cOffee Complexion.

A lady says: Postum has helped my
complexion so much that my friends say
! am growing young again Ny com
plexion used TO be coffee colored, muddy
and yellow. but it is now clear and ROSY
as when l was girl. ! was induced to
try Postum by friend who had suffered
just 1 had suffered from terrible in
digestion. palpltation of the heart. and
sinking spells.
After l had used Postum a week /
was so much better that I was afraid It
would not last. But now two years have
passed and i am a well woman. | owe
IL all 20 leaving off coffee and drinking
Postum in its place.
81 had drank coffee all my life. j sus-
pected that it was the cause OF my trou-
bic, but IL was not until / actually quit
ocffee and started to try Postum that /
became certain; then all my troubles
ceased and ] am now we'll and strong
again" Name furnished by Postum Co.
Battle Creek, Mich
There's a reason.
Lock In each package FOR a copy Of the
famous little book. The Road TO Well
VILE"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
FREE SCHOLARSHIP
IN LAW COLLEGE

The Alumni Association of the Wash
ingtOn College OF Law. called In special
session yesterday by the president, Mrs
Jennie l.. Munroe. unanimously agreed
to proposition OF Mrs. Ellen Spencer
Mussey. dean of the institution. in re-
gard TO scholarship In the college. the
expenses to be divided between the fac
ulty Of the college and the Alumni AS
ISOLATION.
Resolutions were passed regarding he
appointment in the Government service
in the Philippine Islands OF Bessie A.
Dryer. historian OF the association.
The graduating class OF 1903 joined the
association. and Florence Clark. OF this
class. was elected historian.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
CITY FINANCE COMMITTEE Tc
MEET.

A meeting OF the finance committee
OF the city council has been called for
tonight by the chairman. Albert Bryan
AT this meeting the committee on streets
and the corporation attorney will be
present II is intended by the commit
tee to enforce the payment OF the bills
for the Improvement OF King Street
The collector of taxes. P. F. German. re-
ports that the King Street property
owners are slowly paying assessments
for Iepaving King Street with vitrified
brick, but that there are some yet who
have not paid and who intend, it is
said. TO protest against the assess
ment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
FUGITIVE SUTTON TO
ENTER TRUSTS EMPLOY

LANSING. Sept. 23.-CoI- Eli R. Sui
ton, who fed to Mexico a year ago. will
appear in court here today. it is said
and plead guilty to the charge OF perjury
in connection with the military clothing
frauds.
sutton has been at Sodus. ". Y. with
his wife for several days. and met a
representative OF the Attorney General
there. Sutton will be let of with a fine.
and he will afterward go to New York
and enter the employ OF a trust COM
pany.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
TREASURY RECEIPTS.

Government receipts for this fiscal
year continue to forge ahead OF expendi-
lures rapidly. the excess of receipts over
expenditures since July 1. being $2,S11,-
953.64. AS yet. the September receipts
from customs, internal revenue and
other sources are lower than those for
September of last year The total re-
ceipts this month are $50. $50. 433-54 The
corresponding receipts last year were
SIS. SIS. 1O152
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
FRANZ JOSEF LOOKS
ASEANCE At KAISER
Why Has Latter's Son Mastered
Hungarian language

VIENNA. Sept 23.-It Is learned hat
a GOODNESS has arisen between Kaiser
Wilhelm, OF Germany. and Emperor
Franz josef. of Austria. as a result OF the
Kaiser revealing the fact that his sec
ond son. Prince Eitel. has learned and
is now proficient in the Hungarian Ian
guage.
This. it is said, is taken by Franz
Josef to imply that Prince Eitei will
some day be available as candidate fer
the throne Ct Hungary. Franz Josef-s
heir. Prince Ferdinand. does not know q
word of Hungarian.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
EXAMINATION FOR PLACE
IN THE POSTAL SERVICE

The Civil Service Commission an
nounces that an examination will be
held for the postal service CLERK car
rier) IN this city on Wednesday, Novem-
Der ls, 1903, and succeeding days, II more
than one day is necessary. All persons
who desire 10 be examined should amply
TO the secretary OF the board of ex-
aminers at the postofice for application
blanks and full information. AppIica-
tons on form l0l must be fled with the
secretary of the board prior 10 the hour
OF closing business on October 10. 1903.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
COLONIAL HALL DESIGN

The board of managers of the National
Society of the Daughters OF the Amerf-
can Revolution will hold the first meet
ing after the summer vacation on Oc-
tober l. The three architects who are
competing for the final award OF the
design for Colonial Hall are keeping
steadily at work and an early decision
is expected
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
ROW OVER PAYMENT FOR DRINKS.

In the course of a row In Kelley's sa-
lS~n. in the southwestern section
of Alexandria. yesterday evening. a
negro named Rufus Robinson was cut in
the stomach. The fight started over the
question as to who should pay for
drinks. In the police court this morn
ling Albert Brown was fined S. for cut
ting Robinson; Amos and Rufus Robin
son were fined $40 each for fighting and
William Shelton was fined 50 for the
same offense.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
DEATH OF MRS. SCHMIDT.

Mrs. Katherine Schmidt. wife OF Ben
jarnin Schmidt, died at her home. 7c4
North Columbus Street, last night. She
was in her twenty-fourth year, and was
highly esteemed by a large circle of
friends and acquaintances. Her funeral
will take place from st. Mary's Catho-
lie Church Friday morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
ALEXANDRIA eNEWS NOTES

Alexandria: secretary Of supplies. Mrs
J. B Fitzgerald, of Alexandria; secretary
of mito boxes. Mrs H. R. Pierpont, of
this city.
Mrs. w A Lyle, OF Waterford. was
elected delegate 10 the meeting of the
board OF trustees at Chattanooga. Tenn.
on October Is. Mrs ]. B. Fitzgerald was
elected alternate to the trustees meet
ing The society will meet in this city
next September.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23

Charles B. Farwell was born in Paint
ed Post. N. Y, July l. 1923 He was
educated in the district schools until
1888. when he removed to Ogle county.
Illinois. Young Farwell worked at farm
ing and on Government surveys until
1874. when he went to Chicago ION load
OF wheat. with SO in his pocket
The future Senator obtained employ
ment frst in the county clerks Office:
was later teller in a bank; elected clerk
Of Cook county, and joined his brother
in the firm Of John v Farwell & Co.
With his brother he built the Texas
State capitol. receiving 1000. 900 acres Of
land in payment. Mr.. Farwell was elect
ed to the House OF Representatives for
the terms from 1sT1-6 and 1877. In 1887
he was elected United States Senator
from Illinois. By Republican LegIsla-
ture-
Ex-senator Farwell is survived ty
three daughters, Mrs Reginald De
Koven, OF Washington: Mrs. Dudley
Winston, and Mrs. Hobart Chatfield
dTaylor. and one son, Walter
Farwell, who married the daughter Of
former Adjutant General Williams
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
LOST CHILD RECOVERED.

A little child was found yesterday
afternoon by Policeman Nicholson wan
Gering the streets at the corner OF
Prince and Payne Streets. He took the
child into custody, and telephoned po-
lice headquarters. John Bayliss, living
at Patrick and Queen Streets. had re-
ported his child lost. and Policeman
Nicholson soon had the little one re-
stored to it's parents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
ARKANSAS MILITIA
NOT AT MANEUVERS

The War Department has been noti-
fed by the adjutant general OF the Ar
kansas militia. that on account OF the
National Guard encampment in that
State It will be impossible for the Ar
kansas troops to take part in the Fort
Riley maneuvers-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
STRAW RIDE.

A party Of men and women of this
city gave a straw ride a few night ago
Among the party were George Frances,
Harvey Frances. Morris Parker. James
Foster and Mark Craig. Bertha Pullman
Mary Frances and Mrs. Morris Parker.
of this city: Mabel Hunter, OF Fairfax,
and Katie Diney. OF Washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
TAKEN SUDDENLY I'LL.

Mrs. Mary Ward. aged ffty-three
years, residing at 1886 N Street north
west. was taken suddenly i'll this morn
ing about 2:30 O'Clock Policeman L H.
Ward. of the Seventh precinct. was noti-
fed. who summoned the patrol wagon,
in which Mrs. Ward was taken to the
Georgetown University Hospital where
medical treatment was rendered. At a
later hour her condition was reported
to be much improved.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
VETERANS INVITED.

Magruder Camp. Confederate Veterans.
of Newport News. has invited r. E.
Lee Camp. Confederate Veterans. of
this city. to participate in the sixteenth
reunion OF the grand camp, which Will
Take place in that city on the 2sth and
10Th proximo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-23
OFFICERS ELECTED.

The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Virginia conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. at a meet
ing held ut Falls Church n few days ago.
elected the following officers: President.
Mrs. s. S. Luttrell. of Falls Church:
vice president. Mrs. +. E. Roberts. OF