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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-08

Ssea ~~~>~~s~>~~os fit. When / began
taking Peruna 1 grew steadily better, my
nerves grew stronger, ray rest was no
longer hthul, and to-day / consider myself
in perfect health and strength. My recov.
cry was slow but sure, but persevered
and WAC rewarded by perfect health.t
NFa. Lulu La.mer.
If you do not derive prompt and salts.
factory results from the use OF Peruna write
at once 70 DR.. Hartman, giving full state.
ment Of your case, and he will be pleased
to give you his valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of Ths
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-08
Nothing O. Strength Like Spring
Spring Fever Spring Cata
Nervous Prostratton,

Thousands of cases might be quoted II
winch Peruna has been used to rescue peo-
PIE PIE IRON the perdition OF deranged nerves.
ton of health The County Auditor Of
Erie County, New York, Hon. John W.
Men, IN recent letter written at Buffalo,
New York, stated Il was persuaded by q
friend to try bottle of your great nerve
tonic, Peruna, and the results were 80
gratifying that I am more than pleased t.
recommend it."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-08

Don't Judge people BY their clothes un.
less You see the family wash out on ths
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-08
Casat.1'h In Spring.

The spring is the best time to treat ca.
tarrh. Nature renews herself every spring,
weather. This renders medicines more ek
feetive. A short course of Peruna, assisted
by the balmy air of spring, will cure old,
stubborn cases of catarrh that have resist
ed treatment for years. Everybody should
have copy of Dir. Hartman's latest book
on catarrh, Address The Peruna Medt
cine Co.. Columbus, Ohio
Mrs. Lulu Larmer, Stoughton, Wis.
says:
"For two years / suffered with nervous
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-08

Cuxrros, OIL had such severe pain I'm my
back that could not walk used the snm-
fle Of Doan's Kidney Pills with such good re-
salts sent to Toledo for another box, and
bhey cured SARAH T. CoTTRELL, Cur
ked, o.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-08

FALMOUTH, Val suffered over twelve
tHenths with pain In the small of my back.
Medicines and plesters gave only temporary
kHiisk poan's Kidney Pills eurod ms.-F. 8.
ABowN, Falmouth, Va.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-08

WRIT HAVEN, CONN., Eight months ago
tsaa severe pain in my back. The sample
E84 OF Doan's Kidney Pills helped me so
Mheh purchased two boxes am on my sec
hid box Ny heart does not bother me as 1t
kssd ks and feel woll.-SARAH Z. BRADLEY,
NJ. bfT Elm Street. West Haven, Conn.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-08

uorsroN, TEX. I took tho sample OF
p6ahb Kidney Pills with such great benefit
+ bought box at our druggists. Used over
BALI and stopped, because my urine which
fsfero had only come dnbbling, now became
% iros. / had medicine enough. had lum-
6&eo and the pills rid me Of 1t, should have
Written sooner but you know how soon . well
Nefson forgets about being sick.-Mr. G. II.
eaxcxn, No. 2319 McKenny Ave-. Houston,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-08
A Spring Tonic.

Almost everybody needs tonic in tho
spring. Something to brace the nerves, in
vigorate the brain and cleanse the blood,
That Peruna will do this is beyond all
question. Every one who has tried it has
had the same experience as Mrs. D. w.
Tinberl ako, Of Lynchburg, Va, who, in q
recent letter, made use of the following
words: "1 always take dose of Peruna
after business hours, as it is a great thing
for the nerves. There is no better spring
tonic, and have used about all Of thsm.5
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-08

tiOuDlc ana btOIn.
ach disorders until
it seemed that there
was nothing to me
but a bundle Of
nerves. l was very
irritable, could not
sleep, rest or com.
pose myself, and
was certainly unfit
to take care OF q
household. / took
nerve tonics and
pills without bene-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-08

Some judges indulge In epigrams and 9th
ers in lonr sentences.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

McGarr started for the ATTIC, but when
he reached the top of the stairway no
was so choked by the smoke that he
was compelled TO beat quick retreat.
Determined 10 rescue Miss Leddy Nc
Carr ran TO the yard and picking up sew
eral good sized stones threw them
through the window of her room
One Of these struck Miss Leddy and
awakened her.
When she realized that her room was
full of smoke and that escape by way
OF the stairs was impossible she became
greatly excited and before Mr.. McGarr
could signal 10 her 10 wait until ladder
could be procured. she leaped from the
window sill.
The distance To the ground was % feet
Miss Leddy sustained a sprained ankle
as we'll as severe bruises upon her arms
and side.
she was sent 70 the Rhode Island hos
ptal.
Patrolman j. III. Shea, who had heard
McGarrs cries. pulled in an alarm from
box SlT and then with the assistance Of
Patrolmen Mcclure and Carney assisted
Rose Plunkett Margaret Daily and Mrs.
McGarr out of the house.
The fire, which was quickly extin-
guished, caused a loss OF about $50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

The occupants OF the upper tenement
at 46 Walling street had a thrilling ex-
perience early this morning
That five people were not suffocated
was almost miraculous.
The cause Of the peril OF the household
is supposed to have been the dropping OF
a spark from "A smokers pipe, which fell
upon, ignited the stuffing OF lounge and
caused smouldering fire, which filed
the house with thick smoke.
The lower tenement Is occupied by
Michael DAILY and family
Upstairs reside Mrs. Mary McGarr. her
brother-in-law. John NcGarr, Rose
Plunkett and Ellen Leddy
The latter Is deaf mute and occupies
a sleeping room in the attic.
The fire was In the McCarr tenement.
1t was at $3.50 o'clock this morning when
Mrs McGarr was awakened by sense
of suffocation.
When she had sufficiently gathered her
wits 10 realize that the house was filled
with smoke she aroused John McGarr
and asked him to alarm the other in
mates. particularly her sister, Miss
Leddy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
GET RICH
QUICK
CONCERNS
Wright Wanted, Who Absconded
From London, Promoted Shady
Companies at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, March 1.-whitaker
Wright, the director OF the London aad
Globe Finance Corporation. who Is said
to have sbsconded from London, had a
brief career In financial circles in this
city about Is years ago.
While here Wright lived in elegant
style and from 1887 20 1891 resided in
Haverford, a fashionable suburb.
About 1SS5- he rented an office in the
old Merchants Exchange building. now
the Stock Exchange, and began business
as a broker in cotton. grain and petrole-
um. He was not a member OF the Stock
Exchange. Wright during his stay here
IS said to have been identified with va
rious get rich quick" concerns. lie dis
appeared from Philadelphia in 1891
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
$4,000
ASKED IN
SIX SUITS
Half Dozen Damage Cases
Against Rhode Island Co. Filed
In Common Pleas Court.

Six damage suits were filed against the
Rhode Island company this morning IN
the common pleas division OF the supreme
court, the sum OF which was $4,000.
The largest OF the six was brought by
+. II. Baker. who alleges that Dec. IL,
1902, he was crossing Washington street
and was struck by a car, knocking him
down quite a distance, and cutting a cash
over his right eye inJuring his elbow
and other portions of his body. He asks
for $4,000
The sudden starting OF a car from
which she was about to alight on Fran
els street Sept. IL. 1903, resulted in severe
Injuries 10 Johanna r. Burnbafn, who
asserts her back was injured and three
ribs were broken. She sues to recover
damages of 5000.
While driving along Friendship street
Feb. 0. exercising due care, James Kells
claims his outfit was hit by a car and
he was thrown out and badly injured. He
sues for damages OF 5000.
A collision of cars Jan. = OF this year,
Pearl Trainor states, is responsible for
severe injuries to her head and back and
alleging negligence on the part of the
Rhode Island company She sues foI
5000 damages.
The blowing out OF a motor on a plr
on Washington bridge Feb. Is, 1903, knock
ed Blanche T.. Burgess OF East Provi-
dence against the railing of the car with
considerable force, and caused a severe
shock TO her nervous system. She places
her damage at $500
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
CRUEL DECEPTION.
Mendaclous NeIghbor Kept Husband and
Wife Apart for Eleven Years.

Chicago, March H.-A woman neighbor.
IL years old, convinced the wife OF VIII
son Mcintyre, travelling man, living in
Milwaukee, that her husband was lead
Ing a double life and during his absence
she packed her effects and returned to
the home OF her parents IN Bufralo. says
despatch from Grand Rapids, Mich.
When Mcintyre returned home TO ind
his wife gone. the same woman told him
that his wife had eloped with another
man.
He wrote to her parents in Buffalo and
his letters were returned unopened. He
made no effort to follow his wife and
when he heard she was living In Indian
apolis he did not go near her.
Recently he discovered that he had been
deceived and communicating with his
wife, learned that she was dying of con-
sumption. He left for indianapolis last
night to see her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
ILLEGAL VOTING.
Tax Collector Quinn Of Salem Makes an
Interesting Statement Concerning II.

Salem, Mass, March 1l-on account of
the proposed investigation into the al
legged illegal registration and illegal vot-
ing by the Massachusetts, house OF repre-
sentatlves, the announcement was made
here today by Collector Of Taxes Quinn
that 20 men who were assessed and
placed upon the voting lists last fall can
not be found by letter carriers or police,
was received with the greatest interest I'm
this city.
The collector says that a diligent search
has been made for the voters I'm question.
but that none OF them has been located
Collector Quinn announced that ne viii
make q further investigation and intl-
mates that he will bring the evidence OF
illegal registration TO the proper authOrl-
ties
The contest FOR the Republican congrcs-
sioual nomination In the Sixth district
last fall was the most bitterly fought In
the history Of the district. Both the
candidates. Hon. 4. y. Gardner. who was
both nominated and elected. and Colonel
r.. l.. Shaw. the other candidate for nom
nation. cxcrtcd every effort 10 be named
for COngrcss by The Republicans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

District Attorney CoatswU-tit- reached
the court room at 1915 and few min
utes later Judge Murphy took his seat.
DIR. Rowland, assistant medical exam
liner. was the first witness and handed TO
Judge Murphy the report OF the medical
examiner on the death Of Burdick.
Under the law we are compelled Tn
hold this inquest" said Judge Murphy.
I'VE charge no one with this crime. The
purpose of this investigation Is To lay
this crime, II possible, at tho door OF
some one
DIR. HoWLAND's TESTIMONY.
DIR. Howland was examined by Mr..
Coatswoith. lie stated that he had been
phone shortly after s o'clock on the
morning OF Feb q. "Dr. w. H. Marcy
met me at the door" said the doctor "Hc
told me that Mr.. Burdick was dead.
am not sure. but | think he told me that
he was not certain whether IL was "A case
OF murder or suicide.
"He asked me 20 make II out as a case
OF suicide. ~ possible. as there had been
n good deal OF gossip I'm the neighbOrhood
respecting the relations existing between
Mr.. and Mrs. Burdick'
after the conversation with Dr. Marcy
what did you do?" asked the district at
torney.
"I examined the body and told Dr.
Marcy Il was impossible 90 entertain the
suicide theory for a minute
What did he say to thatg
He said he agreed with me"
COVERINGS REMOVED.
did you remove the pillows and other
covering from the body?'
mo, Or Marcy had already done
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
BOXING
IN TOWN0F
SC|TUATE
Council viii This Afternoon
Consider Request Of Gov. Gar
vim That No Bouts Be Licensed.

The Scituate town council met this az
ternoon at o'clock and one of the mat
ters before the council was considera ton
: Of the request from Governor 6arvin that
the town council do not at any future
time license exhibitions In whicn box
ing of any kind is part Of the program
of entertainment
At the last meeting OF the council the
request was received. partly considered,
and was referred to the meeting held this
afternoon, the clerk OF the town being IN
structed meantime not to issue lioenses
OF any kind that would make legitimate
boxing In connection with an entertain
ment.
Governor Garvin's request was based on
the fact there was much difficulty I'm
discriminating between the legitimacy Of
boxing bout that might be licensed and
the brutality Of prize fight. and this be-
ing the case he asked that the town
council refrain from licensing any enter
tainment I'm which there might the shad-
ow OF doubt. In other words. because
OF the difficulty OF drawing the line when
" was proper for the authorities to inter-
fere IL was believed to be best not TO per-
init boxing of any kind 10 take place.
The assumption IS that the council will
consider favorable the request OF the gov
ernor and that I'm future boxing OF any
kind will not be licensed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

What further conversation did you
have with DR. Marcy?"
"Dr Marcy told me OF the divorce pro-
ceedings I'm the Burdick family"
DR.. Rowland repeated the conversation
he had with Mrs. Hull as TO finding the
body OF Berdick to the finding OF win
dow open, 10 The fact that there were no
tracks in the snow outside the window
ana discovery OF the open drawer
'Dr. Marcy told me that when he went
into the den that morning the curtains
were drawn and It was dark there. He
tried 90 raise one curtain but could not
and had TO tear 1t down.
lie also told me that a quilt had been
wrapped three times about the head Of
the murdered man. lie also said he had
found a pool Of blood on the floor
BODY HAD BEN MOVED.
Mr.. Coatsworth then brought out the
fact that Burdicks body had been moved
by the murderer after the crime had been
committed
Witness noticed blood on the couch. al
so on the floor and the door OF the den.
How far was the head OF the dead man
from the blood on the couch?'
The head was about ~ inches below
the blood and the brain matter on the
couch"
LUNCHEON AND wHIsKEY.
DIT Rowland described tho clothing In
the room, the finding OF the luncheon. a
six ounce bottle containing whiskey. and
cocktail glass. lie could not say whcth-
er the glass had tscn used He had seen
Detective Holmlund take a letter from
Burdick's pocket
II heard Or Marcy say" continued
the witness that Mrs. HUI was subject
20 heart failure. While Mrs. Hull was
giVlng her statement she occasionally
hesitated and at such times Dr Marcy
prompted her" Witness saw no wcapon
in the room and saw no blood anywhere
except I'm the den. lie saw blood on the
logs which looked az though 10 had been
placed there By bloody fingers
What was your conclusion as to
whether BurdiCk was killed In the den"
IL think he was"
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
ON BOGUS CHECKS.
Two Banks at SaIIda, Co... Robbed Of
$4,000 In Cash-After Fugitlves.

Salida, Col, March 14-Employes of the
this city. armed with rifles are searching
the country around salida for two men
who successfully defrauded the banks by
means OF forged checks. securing $1,000 in
cash.
Two checks for 5000 and 1890 bearing
the names and endorsements OF local
business men, were presented to the
banks and on telephone identification.
were paid II develops that a confederate
OF the man who presented the checks at
the banks had answered the calls on the
telephone.
When the fraud was discovered posse
OF citizens and bank clerks, headed by the
cashiers OF the two banks, heavily armed
and mounted, started In pursuit OF the
men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
SHE CLAIMS
$4,000
DAMAGES
SevsIIa Allen Was Injured In
aCoIIIsIon Of Trolley Cars on
tho Riverside Route.

Sivella Allen OF this city has brought
suit for $4,000 damages against the I'm
ion Railroad company. in tho common
pleas division Of the Supreme court.
She states in her declaration that she
was riding from Riverside to Providence,
April 2s, 1901, and that the car in which
she was a passenger was allowed to col
lide violently with another car going In
the same direction.
The eaf was going very fast at the time
she states and by the shock OF the col
lission she was badly injured by being
thrown violently against the seat in
front OF her.
She was a nurse by profession at the
time and since the accident has been
unable to follow her usual occupation.
William n. T.. Bowen is her attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

The danger resulting from lNnneces-
sarily teasing dogs. by nature OF fero-
cious type, was exempllfied In the hor-
ribs experience OF Mrs Elizabeth Bad
derby this morning Mrs. Badderby is 81
years ot age and resides at Q Walling
street.
She had occasion to go down town and
at 1880 o'clock was on North Main street,
near Market square. Before she had
quite reached the square she noticed that
a large st. Bernard dog was on the side
walk. and that the animal was being
teased by a colored man.
Just as she got abreast OF the dog the
latter suddenly broke away from the
colored man and sprang for her face. She
had not time to turn aside or to raise
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
NO RUSH FOR "OLD MASTERS"

ters." which were offered at the second
nights sale or oil paintings from the Ar
thur Furber and the Misses DE Peyster
collections failed TO evoke much enthu-
siasm among prospective buyers A
Rembrandt was sold for $50 and a Madon-
na and Child by Rubens fetched only
$500. while one OF the minor paintings by
Rosa Bonheur sold for $500 after most
spirited bidding
In all 50 paintings were sold for a total
of &2,2A. Adolphe Schreyer's Arabian
Camp brought tho highest price OF any
painting. 1850 being paid for It. Besides
this. there were two paintings which
brought over 5000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
FACE MUT|LATED
BY VICIOUS DOG.
Mrs. Badderby Fiercely Attacked
by a St. Bernard AfterIt Had Been
TeaSed by a COlOred Man.

Mrs Elizabeth Baddeby, of Walng shockingiy
dshgured by large ST. Bernard dog when she North Main
80 o'clock this morning
The dog which belonged Daniel M Hale nitor of the Uni
church building, had by
colored
The animal with provocaton from Mrs Badderby jumped
and hit her in the face.
Patrolan Mo pulled the dog off worry
Badderby DEATH but time tearing off of both
her eyebrows and large piece of flesh
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
To KILL WHOLE FAMILY.
Powers Shot The Members Of the Wrinkle
Household and Then Escaped.

Huntsville. Ala. March 1L-Joseph
Powers, a young white man OF Newman
ket, Ala, attempted 10 extermlnate a
whole family near that place. Powers
had a difficulty with John Wrinkle few
days ago. He called at Wrinkles home and
opened fire upon the family through
window.
Five people were shot including Win
kle. n baby and two women. Wrinkles
son was shot I'm the eye. After the shoot
ing Powers took train for Texas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

! her hands for protection.
The big teeth OF the animal closed upon
her face IL. such a way as TO rip off a
large section OF skin and flesh
Both eyebrows were carried away, the
area OF the horrible wound being as large
an the palm OF a mans hand.
Patrolnnan Moffitt was nearby and
fastened to Mrs. Badderby's relief. He
seized and choked off the dog and then
escorted the victim to the Greene a. Har-
rts' drug store, where she was treated by
DR.. Duffy.
An ambulance call was sent In and IN
tho arrival OF the hospital surgeon Mrs.
Badderby. at her own request, was taken
home.
She WILL of course be badly disfigured.
and skin grating will have to be resort
ed to.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
VETERAN TREASURER DEAD.

New Orleans. Ia. March 4.-Richard
s. Charles. for nearly half century
treasurer OF the Illinois Central railroad.
Ia dead. In June, 1853 heSbecame a clerk
I'm the office OF the old New Orleans.
Jackson and Great Northern. the Illinois
Central OF today
In 1873 no was elected secretary and
treasurer OF the road and when the Ill
inois Central took charge he was named
treasurer at New Orleans. continuing un-
til June. 1901. when he was among the
first OF the roads employees 90 beneht by
the pension system.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
BARK ARAFAT LOST.
Crew Of the Vessel Brought to New York by
Steamer ESperanza,

New York. March H-The Ward line
steamer Esperanza. which arrived today
from Havana, brought nine shipwrecked
seamen, members OF the crew OF the Nor
wegian bark Ararat which went ashore
near Zaza, Cuba, Feb. %, and became a
total loss.
The Ararat was bound from Delagoa
Bay via Barbados for Jucaro, Cuba, in
ballast. Capt. Reinertsen is I'm the hospi-
tai at Havana suffering from a crushed
foot, the result of an accident on his YES
sol
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
Medical Examiner Rowland De-
SCribeS Wounds and Position of
Murdered Man. Impossible to
Entertain Suicide Theory.

Buffalo " March 14The inquest into the murder of Edwin
L. Budck begun in the Buffalo police police headquar
today Judge Murphy presided The in which the
cedngs held small and only limited number persons
admitted
Mrs Seth Paine arrived police headquarters in
with her lawyer w. Fenney and Miss Barrett the senogapher
who of her boarders the time of the murder
A. Carlson Swede who boards the residence Of
the Panes his appearance shortly They
Superintendent Bulls Office Other
taken Chief Cusacks Office Only
mitted to the precauon demanded by law
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
BY KAISER'S ORDERS.
Fire Engines VIII Not Stop Hereafter for
Himself or Anyone Else.

Berlin, March H-Emperor William has
even for himself or the empress. let alone
other members of the royal family.
Ambassadors or detachments OF march
ing troops who have heretofore worried
the Berlin fire chiefs
This order was the result OF dispute
over the driver OF fire engine refusing
10 obey a lieutenant's gesture 90 stop
and let a company OF Infantry pass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
BODIES OF THE PEHNELLS
Reach Boston on Their Way 10 Brunswick,
Me-, for lnterment.

Boston. March 1.-THE body Of Arthur
Pennell and his wife who were killed ut
Buffalo this week reached here at 7:45
a. m. en- route for Brunswick. Ne
The bodies were handled by an express
comsany by whom they were transfer
rcd 10 the North station. A. . o'clock
they left FOR BrunswICK, Me.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

The essential features requisite for bad
Wallng street early this morning.
BY good luck however of the
awakened by smoke and aroused the others.
In the attic sleeping Ellen Leddy deaf An attempt
reach her the the
smoke, which choked the woud-be
Large stones then thrown through her window One OF
these struck and awakened Miss Ldy discovered
her peril from suocaton she jumped the ground distance
feet.
She taken the Rhode Island hospital suffering from
spraned ankle and bad contusons.
The police took three other of the house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14

Some time ago The News ran very
attractive story called "The Yellow
Man" The next story viii be entitled,
The Woman In White" and will com
mence in next Monday nights News. Re
sure and read la
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-14
EQ.COSGHESSMAN SIMONDS DEAD.

Hartford. Conn March H-Former
Congressman william Edgar simmons
died at his home here today after a few
weeks illness. MIR Simmons represen-
ted tho first Connecticut district IN the
5lst congress.