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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
AGAINST CITY
Committee on Claims Holds a
Long Session This Afternoon.

The joint committee of the city coun-
Gil on claims held long session In the
room OF the clerk OF committees this
afternoon. there being a large number OF
claims TO be acted upon.
Lloyd c. Eddy's petition for an abate-
ment Of taes assessed on $4,000 by the
city, was heard under continuance from
a former meeting. Mr.. Eddy lives in Fast
Providence on n farm during eight
months In the year and in Providence
the other four months. He claims 10
have been taxed for $4,000 in East Provi-
dence on the same property he IL as
sessed on here for $500. He voted IN
East Providence at the last election.
Alecla NJ. Shields asked $3.50 damages
for injury done her property on Douglas
avenue last May. During heavy rain
storm the sewer I'm the street cayed In
crd the cellar was flooded.
Joseph II. Cory appeared before the
committee asking that the tax assessed
against him be remtted. as the property
against which the assessment was made
| belonged 10 Mr.. Jefferson.
Mary McElroy petitioned for remission
| OF tax assessed on some personal prop
! erty which she had previously owned
but had later put into real estate. She
| claims "a have been assessed on the per
sonal property and the real estate alsn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23

AT EAST
SIDE HOUSE
Thief Plugged KsyhoIss to Avoid
Surprise-- $500 WOrthOf Silver
and JsWeIy Taken.

A burglary was committed at the
res,dence OF Laurence Martin, 1il Meet
ing street, last night
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin went out to speno
the eyening, returning at $3.50 O'CLOCK
when he attempted to use his latch Key
he found that the lock had been
tampered with.
Reooming suspicious that thieves had
visited the premises he went to the rear
of the house and discovered that some
OF the windows were open.
Word was at once sent to tho Third
s,a,,on and Lieut.. Rankin. Sergt. Hur-
lev and Patrolmen Fay. Blackinton and
Case responded to the call. meeting IA
trolman Arnold. who covers that peat
They found that pane of glass In
rear window had been broken, the eaten
worked and the sash raised. 10 aVoio
betnc interrupted In his work the burglar
had plugged all the outer door Key
holes Every room had been visited
every drawer pulled out and thorough
search made for valuables.
The Martins had been married abou
two years and most OF the property los
comprised wedding presents.
From the sideboard the Following artl
cles were taken: silver sugar tongs
"a. table spoons, IS: gravy ladle. 81; forks
$50: knives, 81: tea spoons sso' oinhe
knives. ST. tea spoons. $50
From a sleeping room on the secon'
eoor was taken a diamond ring valued
at s175: n pearl scarf pin set with IA
monds. SIS: watch chain. 81; gold sea
ring. s5: snake ring. $50: one cum nut
ION. $3.50; silver pocketbook, ~, ana
In cash. .,.,.
The break was made about O'Clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
WILL Leave ARMY
Lieut.. George R. D. MacGregor
TO Go Into Business.

very tempting business offer having
been made Lieutenant George r ID. Mao
Gregor OF Pawtucket, first lieutenant In
the regular army. he has resigned his
commission and will accept the opening.
The Lieutenant has but recently passed
an examination for first lieutenant. He
has served number OF years In the
Philippines.
Mr.. MacGregor enlisted in the First
Rhode Island regiment and was at once
appointed auartermaster sergeant of
Company G. under Captain Forsythe.
Later he was appointed sergeant major
OF the regiment which office he held from
May II TO Dec. s. 1898.
Dec Q. he was appointed second lieu
tenant and was mustered out with that
rank. March 30. 1899. July 20. 1899. he
enlisted as n private in the Twenty-sixth
regiment, and was at once appointed SER
geant major by Colonel Rice. Sept. IL.
he was appointed second lieutenant and
was mustered out May IL. 1901.
He accepted a commission as second
lieutenant In the Eighteenth regiment,
Aug %, 1901, and has been on duty with
regiment ever since.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
new TRIAL
Granted In Case Of Mary Flah-
erty vs.. Jeremiah J. 0'Connor.

Chief Justice stiness today handed
down an opinion in the case OF MARY
F'laherty against jeremiah j. o'Connor'
which was heard recently I'm the appel
late division.
The story OF the case shows that the
nIaintiff received an insurance policy
auountjnp 10 aSe on the life OF her
daughter. which she turned over TO the
defendant to pay the funeral expenses ana
other bills OF the daughter. The plain
tlY claims that the balance was 20 De
returned TO her. o
THE defendant, Jeremiah O'Connor.
claimed she instructed them to pay the
hills and use the balance for the children
OF the deceased.
when Mrs. Flaherty demanded the bal
ance on his hands he refused TO rehoer
II up and she brought suit.
The nlaintiff requested the court to m
struct the Jury that the plaintiff had the
right to revoke the gift at any time up
10 the time OF the delivery OF the money
or the completion OF the directions or the
plaintiff as 10 the disposition OF the same;
that no trust was created under the cir
cumsances OF the transaction: that 10
make a gift inter vivor there must have
been a delivery OF the money TO the
children and that the DEFENDANTS duty
was 10 hand II over 10 her on demand
and that the defendant was the agent OF
the plaintiff, whose agency could be re-
voked before the completion OF what he
was called upon 10 do. The request was
denied and exceptions we're taken.
The Jury brought In verdict for the
defendant.
The opinion stated: There having beer,
no delivery IN this case 10 anyone prior
| 10 the demand by the plaintiff the gift
was not complete and she had the right
10 revoke st." A new trial was granted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
MEDICO-LEGAL
Society Listen to Two Papers
at Hotel Newman.

At the Hotel Newman yesterday after
noon at was held a quarterly meeting
of the members Of the Rhode Island
Medico- Legal society. which meeting was
attended by a considerable number of
physicians, medical examiners. coroners
and lawyers. The ordinary routine OF
business was disposed OF and then the
gathering listened 10 the papers. the first
by DIR. Jay Perkins. whose subject was
Some Notes on Gun-shot Wounds" DIR.
Perkins paper was devoted TO methods
OF medical examiners 10 distinguish be-
tween homicide and suicide In cases of
doubt within their jurisdiction, and ha
related the results OF experiments made
by himself. He stated that the burn re-
sultant from a gun-shot wound Is always
on the side OF the wound above the
muzzle OF the weapon, no matter how the
weapon be held. General discussion re-
garding the experiments followed.
Dr. Edward r. Simpson read the second
paper. the subject OF which was, Some
Criticisms on chapter 2S7, General Laws
OF Rhode Island" this chapter relating
to the duties OF medical examiners. DIR.
Simpson pointed out the fact that under
the present law II was discretionary with
the coroner whether or not an inquest
should be held, and I'm connection with
this the fact was developed that few or
the coroners are lawyers. The fact that
many of the coroners are not lawyers and
not familiar with their duties was con-
sdered 70 be one OF the defects of the
law and >Dr. Perkins expressed the
opinion IL would not be bad idea TO
| abolish the office OF coroner. Following
| the discussion the company adjourned to
| the dining room where dinner was ell
toyed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
IN HIS HONOR
Farewell Dinner rendered to
Myron v. Freesa by Associates

private dinner party was given at
vogeI's last evening in honor of Myron
8. Freese, G. well known resident OF the
CITY. and one who has been connected
with the firm Of John II. White d Son FOR
II years.
Mr.. Freese sewers his connection with
the local firm this week to accept a posi-
ton with publishing firm of Boston. his
departure is greatly regretted by MS
friends and the dinner was given by a
few of those most intimately connected
with him. The dinner was complete
surprise.
Mr.. Freese is known as composer or
note having been associated with the late
Louis Munroe I'm the production or Sa-
tumalid. brought out about eight years
ago group of three drinking songs
from his pen are especially well known
and appreciated. They are Ave vi
num-" "The Ruby Pennant' and Was
sail" lullaby entitled Dreamy
Sleep" a pastoral. The West Wlnd
whi.pers." ''The Song of the Sword and
INV Lady Chloe" the latter a negro
melody. are all selections composed by
him. Another opera not yet presented.
hut already favorably passed upon by
musical critics. is "Tofana," which Will
soon he brought out.
After the dinner Frank Reed ofhciated
as toast master and remarks were maze
by Mr.. Wesley. Walter Sheldon, A. X
Magee, r. r. Donahue' Samuei barney
William Beach, William Nevins' Samue
Irone and others responded.
Mr. Reach, in concluding his remarks
nrasented Mr.. Freese, in behalf OF th'
assembled company, with a handsome
| dress suit case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
CO[. ARTHUR LYNCH
SENTENCED TO DEATH.
Irishman Who Fought for Beers
Against Great Britain Convicted OF
High Treason at London Today.

naturalization. continued the solicitor
general. was only fiimsy pretext. Coun-
sci then proceeded to detail the pr'non-
er's alleged acts OF adherence 10 MS
country's enemies.
The lord chief justice summed up very
briefly. He said that IL In war time
British subject poined the kings enemies
whatever his purpose he was guilty OF an
unlawful act Naturalization during
war time afforded no excuse whatever
for subsequent acts. There was abundant
evidence, he said OF overt acts In aiding
the kings enemies.
The Jury, after being out half an nour'
returned a verdict OF guilty.
When asked II ne had anything to say
as 10 why he should not be sentenced to
death. Colonel Lynch replied; THANK
you I will say nothing"
The sentence OF death was parsed on each
OF the four counts In the indictment. The
prisoner then bowed to the court and was
removed in custody.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
SUSTAINED
Defendants Demurrer In Case
Of Russell vs.. Riverside Mills.

An opinion In the case for damages
brough by Agnes Russell against the
Riverside worsted mills was handed
down by Judge stlness today In the APP
pellsto division OF the supreme court
The girl was injured while engaged IN
xipins up water beneath spooler, py
,hs orders OF the section hand, and as sne
was unable to see her danger she sot
her left hand caught, and mansied In tne
Gearing. making amputstion necessary
and shc claimed damages.
The defendant entered demurrer 10
this count on the ground that so Tar as
annears therein. no negligence was
shown OF the corporation. and the court
sustained IL. .s,
The opinion sets forth that She was
s,mnIy ordered TO wipe up some water,
which had been accidentally spilled near
her machine. and as there was no oeca-
sIon for anyone TO tell her that IL IN 90
ins this simple work. she should put her
hands into said machine. she would PROB
sblv set hurt" We fell 20 see that the
court charge the defendant with any
actionable negligence.
THE demurrer is sustained and the case
remanded for further proceedings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
SET ASIDE
Verdict for $500 Given by Jury
IN Case Of LaTkin vs.. Connolly.

A new trial was granted today In the
anoellate division OF the supreme court
for the case OF James Larkin against
Patrick ]. Connolly as the decision rem
dered by the jury was against the ew-
dence.
The plaintiff claimed that he had loan
ed the defendant. his stepson, silo'oo De,
the firy returned a Judgment for only
5000.
The court issued a rescript In the case
and shows that the statements OF lhe
Plaintiff were inconsistent uhcer'a''
and contradictory. 49,,
The defendant swears positively ina.
he never borrowed money OF the plalntiii
and this testimony was strongly corrop-
Grated by the witnesses produceu py
him. 1--WE cannot avoid the conclusion
that the evidence preponderates agains.
the verdict. and hence that the verdic'
ought to be set aside"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
SUES FOR LIBEL
CrandaII Seeks $4,000 Dam
ages From Henry D. Sharpe.

Oscar NJ Crandan Of Providence has
brought suit against Henry ID. Sharpe for
libel and asks damages to the amount OF
$40 coo. to compensate him for the injury
to his character.
The plaintiff claims he had borne GOOD
character up to June 70, 1902. on whicn
date, the defendant. Henry Sharpe.
caused to be published libel containing
the statement. I'VE have not ieit tor
some time past that his reputation for
honesty was of the best"
This, he claimed. caused him much uou-
BILE and caused belief TO 60 abroad that
he was untrustworthy and unreliable
He is represented by owen F. Gaiiagh-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
STILL IN COURT
Starkweather Estate Litigation
Agaln Before Appellate Court

A hearing was held by Chief Justice
st,ness and Associate Justices Tillinshast
and Douglas in the appellate division OF
.he supreme court today on the respond
,,. aemurrer 10 the amended bill OF
-,w,,,atrt In the case In equity OF
n.o,re Fred williams against Joseph N
starkweather. administrator.
The matter considered was the con :
tention OF the respondent that the mat,
sar introduced in amendment TO the Din
a a matter OF defense to the origina'
h,ll rather than excuse or reason Tor iail-
,,re TO fle a bill OF review at the proper
time" -.
Edward u. Bassett appeared as ae'or
ney for the respondents ana onat,-s a.
German. James T. Egan ana y "0oN
hurv Corman for the complainant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street, Jan. E.-Tho small orders
In the market at the opening caused a
sluggish and irregular movement In
prices, which did not exceed an eighth
either way for the majority OF stocks
There were large dealings in Erie at an
advance OF a and ST. Louis and San
francisco, Toledo. st. Louis and West
ern and Rubber Goods preferred showed
good fractional gains.
There was great hesitancy In the move
ment of prices Tennessee Coal and
Amalgamated Copper made good ao-
vances on trade reports but the rail-
road list became heavy. The Wabash
stocks were weakened by reports OF new
steps in opposition to extensions east
ward. The common lost Ia and the pre-
ferred r. Renewed absorptions OF Erie
on a large scale then steadied the mar
ket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
RESTRAINED
Temporary Injunction Against
Boornazlan Granted by Court.

A rescript was handed down today by
Chief Justice Stiness in the appellate
division OF the supreme court grantins
a preliminary injunction in the case %.
Mardiros Santurjian vs. Kirkor Boor-
nazian and others. restraining the latter
from continuing In the coal and wood
business until the case in equity has
been tried before the court
The paper states that the preponder-
ance OF evidence shows that an agree
ment made Sunday, April 20. 1902. that
the respondents would sell their coal and
wood business 10 the complainant and
would not engage in that business after
ward in Central Falls or Pawtucketi
that his agreement was ratified and exc
cuted by the payment OF money and the
bill OF sale on the following day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
MARINE REGISTER.

Arrived. port OF Providence: Steamer
city OF Fall River, New York; steamer
IArchmont, New York., steamer Norman.
philadelphia tug Gaspee and barge
Delaware, wchswken. go tons hard coal
10 Providence Coal company; tug Coast
wise. with barges Albatross and Berkley.
coal to order; tug America and tow; tus
NJ r. I.uckenbach. light. from Boston.
sailed: Tug Gaspee. with bark. Essex.
and barge Baltic: tug Eben Hodge. with
tow; schooner Edna. Chapman. Fernan-
dina. Fla: schooner Charles T. Tuttle,
ola Point Comfort, for orders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23

London, Jan. 2s.-when the trial OF
Col. Arthur Lynch, member OF parna-
ment for Galway. on the charge OF higa
treason. was resumed today counsel for
the defence began summing up
There was no attempt to deny that
Col. Lynch supported the Beers, but
counsel contended that his naturalization
was IN no way responsible by treasonaoie
intent and was solely for the advantage
he would thus secure for journalistic
purposes. subsequently the defendant
sctivaiv sunported the Boer cause In the
belief that he was legally naturai'zed
burgher.
Replying for the prosecution ths So
licitor general. Sir Edward carson
maintained that Col. Lynch joined me
Roer army as discontented Irishnan'
Thereby committing most cowa.. iiy
and most serious act Of treason his
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
FAWTUxET VALLEY

Even today the doctors at the Emer-
gency hospital are unable to say how Sc
riously Joseph Silvia. the unfortunate
Portuguese teamster who In employed by
The b 5 and 10 Fl Ksa1 anS no at wss shls
driving out from under shed seated
upon the high seat OF q wagon was struck
by a beam and doubled over In such z
whether his injuries will prove fatal or
not. At present he lays AZ the hospital
suffering ssonies while both lover limbs
counted for by an injury 70 the spine, but
just how severe tfAs injury Is cannot yet
At the meeting OF the Phenix w. C. 7.
u, held yesterday afternoon In tho
Hines building OF that place, the meet
ing was addressed by tho president of the
took as her text Trust" Her general
topic was 1.-The Value OF sohool Saving
Banks" which she spoke upon, and ia.
bright. new ideas, while She certainly
demonstrated the value Of phe banks not
only to her own satisfaction, but to that
Some one IN Phenix "Wednesday night
apparently did not Nike the placing or
the white poles. the stopping PLACE or the
cars and sons one ms e, assr tSe srTn eTn
honor Of a white band, and did a Job
1 which sSSaI.b wof have as msn from Dsr the barn sr
was sent IN late yesterday afternoon af-
ter the unsiafstly piece OF work had been
the cause of a number OF counnents ana
the pole was rcpsinted: .,
The Columbian Whist clIrb met with
William Potter of River Point and a de
lightful evening at play was spent; WI. WI.
ana Mrs william Snow succecded In DO
inS the same for the ladfes prize
coIloaon and social time followed
,a,.sn. ,s.t night and n full house greeted
the sctore when the curtain rose Inc
nroceeds were devoted 10 the Anthony
~ the New England league the Paw.
,uxet valley and Newport teanns powleo
az Ptver Point lac. night. The FORMER
won by taking the odd game
7, Adams was appointed postmaster
=. nr.aa. N.nrthnnld Mas. TODAY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
NEW HOTEL.

The four-stofy brick building located
az the corner OF Washington and Union
streets. has been leased by James Il.
Johnson. the well known hotel man OF
this city and is now open 10 the public.
This house will be known az The Park
and is business mems hotel and Tor
men only. Mr. johnson has had the
building thoroughly renovated and refur-
nished In fine style. each room being Mt
ted up with set bowl, hot and cold water,
steam heat etc. THE Park Will be ran
under the able management OF Mr.. n r
Barrows and present indications insure
large patronage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
ON NOTES
John Mack Of Boston Sues
James {. Johnson for S25OH.

John Mack OF Boston, Mass, In default
of payment on several promissory notes
has brought suit for $500 against James
K. johnson Of Providence
The notes included. one for 80 days for
$500. dated March 2s. 1901; one for 60
DAYS for 500. under the date OF May p,
1901; third for 30 days dated june l.
1eol calling for 500. one for $3.50 on de-
mand dated July l. 1901 and n nth for
$3.50 order AZ sight. dated August !.
The plaintiff states payment has been
demanded and refused and he brings suit
90 case in the common pleas division Of
the supreme court
Comstock and Gardner represent Tho
piaintir
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
PANTHER
WAS FIRST
FIRED ON
Report Reaches Berlin That
Cruiser Was Attacked While
Going Into Inner Harbor.

Berlin, Jan. PA report OF the bonn
bardinent OF Fort Carlos Venezuela. was
received at the navy department at noon
today but Il is being communicated TO the
imperial chancellor before being publish
ed. The foreign office has not receivsd
any representations from Secretary Hay
relative TO the bombardment.
The Lokal Anzeiger says that II has re-
ceived information to the effect that
Commodore scheder reports that Fort
San Carlos fired on the Panther hrst' as
the cruiser was feeling her way into the
inner harbor channel.
REPORT NOT CREDITED
Caracas. Venezuela, Jan. 23-l0 a. m.
Up TO this hour no news has been re-
ceiyed here tending TO confirm the report
that the German warship Panther had
entered Lake Maracaibo and that the
Venezuelan cruiser Miranda has surren-
dered to her The rumor IL believed 10 De
without foundation.
NO EXPLANATION YET.
London. Jan. 2s.-At the German en-
bassy a representative OF the Associated
Press was informed today that no ex-
planation had yet been received there
OF the bombardment Of Fost San carlos
and II can only be assumed that there
was good and sufficient cause for H.
1t was suggested that Judgment DC
suspended until full particulars are re-
ceiyed The British and German govern
ments. Il was added. are acting In perrec'
harmony and are quite agreed that th'
blockade cannot be raised until a satls
factory guarantee has been offered DS
President Castro.
When Minister Bowen went TO WASH
ington Il was thought that he was th'
bearer OF such a guarantee, but the Ger
man embassy officials asserted IL ma
turned out that he only has Presiden
| Castro's promise to pay. which previously
proved unsatisfactory.
II Mr.. Bowen could secure some othe
| guarantee the blockade would be raised
| But negotiations to this end are no
| likely to advance until the arrival
Baron speck Won Sternburg. the Ger
man charge d affaires at washington
CALLED TO ARMS.
Maracaibo. Venezuela. Jan. 2S.-Presi
| dent Aranguren, OF the State OF Mara
| csibo. has by a decree published las
| night called to arms all citizens from ]
to GO years OF age belonging 10 the mi
itia. IN order to resist the possible lano
ing of German forces at Lake MaracaiD'
About $500 men Immediately enswere
| the CALL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
3 DEAD ON
DERA|LEO
train
Engineer and Fireman Were
instantly Killed When Engine
on Great Western CdpSizad

Frseport H.. Jan. 23.-The following IL
a list of the dead and injured by the de-
railmsnt OF a passenger train on the chi
cago Great Western railroad near mere
last night. The dead:
John Sandusky, fireman
w. III. III. Day. iumberman, Minneapolis
Seriously injured: 1
B. ID. Neese, Minneapolis. expressman'
rfbs fractured and head bruised ..,
about body and head. 49,,
Mr. Beil. Minneapolis, bruised about
body and face ,,,,..,
A dozen others were slightly injured
T,he engineer and fireman were killeu
INSTANTLY when the locomotive turned
over bay, who was In the deTnonsheu
buffet car died from Injuries ana iro'i'
inhaling steam.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-23
COSTLY BLOW
BerChem Wanted His wife TO
Kiss His Brother.

Edmund Berchem was tried before
Judge swee,land. today for an assault
upon Emily Lenalin.
The latter, who Is about ls years old In
formed the court that Berchem married
her sistor.
Last Sunday night Mrs. ,Berchem re-
fused 10 kiss her husbands brother
Berchem threatened 90 strike his wife
and 10 prevent this Miss Lemelln stood
In irtLt Of her sister
When she refused 20 stand aside Ber-
chem struck Emily on her right eye. Too
much indulgence In liquor was the cause
Of all the trouble
Berchem was sentenced 90 jail for Il
daya