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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
KILLS HIMSELF.
Continued from Page one.)

Patrick Farmer. so years old. was this
morning found dead on the floor OF re-
tiring room. between the lodge and coat
rooms OF the suite at 9S Weybosset I
street. occupied by Olive Branch No. 50.
]. O. O. II.
The circumstances preceding the finding
OF the body were such that suicide was
the accepted theory.
Mr.. Farmer with his wife resided at As
Landor street He was employed by
William II. Mccormick, OF 2i2 Thayer
street, TO look after the rooms. which are
sub-let to nearly a dozen organizations
The old tanitor has had ut OF the
blues and threa tened not later than two
weeks ago 10 make way with himself.
After those who leased the hall Sun
days had gone out last night. Mr.. Farmer
did UP his effects in two small bundles
and laid them on a table In the corner
OF the coat room. He then wrote a note
in which he made requests that certain
people should be notified OF his death.
Going to the little room spoken OF he
took poison and fell so that one hand WAS
under the bottom OF the open door. The
death struggle did not appear to have
been prolonged; but IL must have been
severe, for Mr.. Farmer had gripped the
bottom OF the door hard that his stiff
ened fingers were with considerable DIFF
ficulty bent back.
Medical Examiner Perkins was called
and will determine by autopsy what kind
of poison was taken.
The suicide leaves a widow and a
nephew here. also a sister. Mrs. Annie
Smith. at Yonkers, n. Y.
Medical Examiner Perkins viewed the
body, and ordered IL turned over to an
undertaken. He refused to give an opin.
ion as to the cause OF death, stating that
there was absolutely no signs of any
thing that could have produced death, no
paper, bottle or package OF any kind be-
ing found that could have held poison
He would not stay Il was suicide.
The only theory Is that the dead man
procured the poison in a capsul form and
swallowed II in that way. The suicide
telephoned to the janitor Of the building
shortly before his dead body was found.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
TO COMPLETE CHURCH.
Work on the Holy Rosary EdlfIcs VIII Soon
Be Begun.

A building permit was issued today for
the completion Of the church OF the Holy
Rosary situated on the lot bounded by
Benefit. Pike and Traverse streets The
church was built by the Portuguese Cath
olcs and they adopted a very business
like way in securing permanent church
edlfce.
They raised sufficient money TO build
n basement in which they could worship
and the foundations OF the Intended
church.
Now that they are prepared to COM
plete the work they have engaged srchi-
tects Murphy and Hindle and Gilbane
Bros, contractors. to finish the ednce.
The structure will be 12S feet by IS
feet with two towers about 100 feet In
height.
1t will be OF rough stone finish with
limestone trimmings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
SIX MONTHS IN JAIL,
Judge Wilbur and Attorney Generil Were
Lenlent Toward Edward Beheau.

The clemency OF the court was extended
10 Edward Bebeau, who with Thomas
Cronan was indicted by the March grand
jury for larceny from the person. and At
torney General Stearns mol pressed the in
dictment OF larceny from the person and
made IL simple larceny.
He told the truth on the stand the
same story he had stuck 10 throughout;
admitted his fault and appeared sorry,
and the court recognizing this fact gave
him only six months in Jail.
OF Thomas Cronan who pleaded not
guilty and stood trial and was found
guilty by the jury last week. the court
did not exercise any such leniency. but
gave him the lightest sentence possible
under the indictment He got one year.
Before progouncing sentence Judge VIII
bur spoke OF the wife and children OF
Cronan. telling him that they would
suffer for his fault. saying that was
very brave act for you to commit
go and get drunk and be around with
those fellows carousing." and continued
I'm this rather sarcastic vein on the evils
OF drink.
Cronan had been sentenced for main
tanning a nuisance and served his time cor
II before this affair. while Bebeau had no
previous criminal record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
CONFERENCE
RESUMED AT
new HAVEN
Grievance Committee Of Train
men and National President
Meet PreSt. Hall and Directors

New Haven, Conn. March 3o.-At 10
o'clock this morning the grievance com
mitteo of the tranmen Of the New York.
New Haven & Hartford railroad went 10
the Office Of President John NJ. Hall OF the
railroad company to resume their confer
ence with committee OF the board OF
directors over the schedule OF wages and
general regulations governing the work
OF trainmen OF the system.
with the grievance committee went
Valentine Fitzpatrick, representing the
trainmen's national brotherhood. who by
an agreement reached Saturday with
President Hall is TO take part in the dis
cussion az counsel for tho men.
Before the conference began members
OF the committee said they would pre-
sent a statement which would summar-
ize certain points OF which they have not
yet been able TO come 20 an agreement
With the road ofncials. Questions OF
wages and hours Of work arc included I'm
these unsettled points.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
NUGGETS OF NEWS

Charles g. Luce has been appointed
postmaster at Peru, Me.
Severe earth shocks were felt at Jeru-
salem at i2:i5 this morning. The entire
population WAS panic stricken but the
damage done was slight.
A despatch received at New York today
from Newport News, Va, says the
schooner Charles l. Davenport OF Thorn
aston. Me, from Boston, March 81 for
Norfolk Is ashore at Old Point Comfort.
Va
James Eames Thomas, master In the
English high school. Boston. will be mar
ried at ga West saith street. New York. on
Monday evening. April 9. 10 Miss Harriet
Newell Turney. daughter OF the late
Theodore Turney Of Fairfield, Conn.
News has reached Official quarters here
from 81. Petersburg. cables a correspond
ent I'm London 20 the effect that an agree
ment either has been or II about to be ar
ranged between the Russian and Chinese
governments for keeping all the funds OF
the latter at the Russo-Chinese Bank In
Pekin. IL this agreement IL carried out as
the Russo-Chinese Bank Is I'm reality
Russian government institution, IL is not
Impossible that a protest will be forth
coming from British institutions which
have acted wholly or In part as bankers
10 the Chinese government
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30

"I do"
''Win you state the conversation you
had with Mr.. Pennell on that date"
"Mr. Pennell first asked for a time table
which was given to him. Afterwards he
entered into conversation with the CASH
Ter and myself Mr.. Pennell had several
drinks. He gave me his card. During the
conversation Pennell said You do not
know what Is passing through my mind
boys, there enc man should XIII now
even If hang for It
81 remarked that his man must be out
OF the state as we have more improved
methods here now. l saw Mr.. Pennell on
the following morning when he bade me
goodbye"
lis there anything else you recall OF
the conversation between you, Pennell
and the cashier?'
Nothing except matters OF ordinary
conversation"
Mr.. Quinn was then excused.
A MAN HE COULD KILL
#. G. II. King, former cashier Of the
Hotel Roland who was present during
the conversation related by Quinn. was
called.
He said he had drink with Pennell at
the Roland I'm December. King then
testified:
After having a few drinks Mr.. Pen
nell said:
"'There Is one man could kill although
l might swing for it
After having another drink / proposed
a toast which was responded to by Mr..
Pennell. / think he said here's TO death
At the same time he said he was having
the greatest time OF his life although IL
was at the expense of another
Mr.. King then Identified picture OF Mr.
Pennell which was handed to him by the
district attorney.
THAT is all' said the district attorney.
Judge Murphy then announced the Bur
dick inquest closed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. March SQ.--Bear leaders
attacked the list vigorously on the fall
ure OF the market 10 reflect the rise In
London and the good bank statement OF
Saturday. Southern Pacific was raided
down 27p TO 6s. the lowest OF the move
ment; st. Paul, New York Central. Penn
sylvania. Reading, Union Pacific, Anal
gamated and Tennessee Goal declined
lGlla below Saturdays close and Man
haitian and st. Louis and San Francisco
lost their opening gains. Supporting os-
ders checked the decline and rallies from
the lowest extended TO point or more In
Amalgamated, New York Central and
Others. Speculation then became worry
dull and hesitating and prices were in
cIined to 20 off again at IL O'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30

FEELEY IS
ON TRIAL
He Is Charged With Selling
Liquor Contrary TO LaW-Po-
Iiceman Sheath T0StIfi0S.

Trial was commenced this morning in
the common pleas division OF the SUI
preme court In the case OF the state
against James Feeley under indictment
fer maintaining liquor nuisance at 7s2
Potters avenue
Attorney General Charles +. Stearns
conducted the prosecution and Willard b.
Tanner ex-attorney general, was counsel
for the defense.
Great care was taken In selecting tho
jury fully half the first number being re-
jected by either one side or the other.
Attorney General Stearns opened the
case stating to the jury that the state
was to show that Feeley had sold liquor
20 be drunk on the premises In his drag
store on Potters avenue and stating the
various witnesses would tesufyto pur'
chasing or seeing purchased beer and
wEiskey by a number OF people, being
served by Mr.. Feeley himself and who re-
ceived the money for the same.
He told of how the place was raided
and Mr. Feeley arrested and when taken
to the 7th police station OF his statements
TO Capt Merrill admitting the sales and
the fact he kept for sale.
William Sheath was the first witness
fer the state He Is police onieer from
The Sd police station he said and was de-
tailed to go TO this place 20 see IL the
law was violated. He said ne and civil
ian, John Kenyon. went into the place
Jan. Is. 1903. and went into the back
room There several men were sitting
around drinking ale and whiskey. He
said he bought a bottle OF beer and a
glass OF whlskey and Kenyon bought the
same and paid 20 cents for II. Several
times also Mr.. Feeley filled bottles for
customers in the front shop. This was on
Sunday. he said. He visited the place also
or two other occasions.
The case is still pending.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
ADMISSION TO BAR.
Applications Must Be Filed In Supreme Court
Clerks Office on or Before hpril 4.

The board of bar examiners for Provi-
dence county has issued a notice regard
ing applicants for admission to the bar
which is as follows:
The board OF bar examiners hereby
gives notice that all applicants for ad-
mission to the bar who desire to be
examined at this time, are requested 10
file their petitions In the clerks Office OF
the appellate division OF the supreme
court I'm the county OF Providence. In ac-
cordance with the rules. on or before
Saturday. April 4. 1903. II sufficient
number Of such petitions are filed an
examination Will be held about May /.
1903; otherwise there will be no examina-
tion until September. 1908.
BY order OF the board OF bar examiners
FRANK l.. HINCKLEY,
Secretary pro tenn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30

Among the witnesses in the Pennell in
Lannen, who saw Pennells automobile go
over the brink Of the quarry; George Vol
sard. who picked up Pennell's hat; George
vock, at whose place Pennell bought a
drink for himself and one for his wife;
Frank Jerger. who saw the automobile
and James Riley and several others. who
saw an automobile In the vicinity about
the time Pennell is said to have been at
or near vock's place.
WILL CLOSE TODAY.
District Attorney Coatsworth and Judge
Murphy arrived at about the same time,
but IL was some time later before the
proceedings were begun. After the Bur
dick inquest closed Mr.. Coatsworth re-
mained in the court room TO question any
OF the witnesses in the Pennell inquest
whom he thought could give evidence
that would throw any light on the Bur-
dick mystery.
The Pennell inquest. however. was con-
Quoted by Judge Murphy from the bench
I'VE will close the Burdick case today"
said Judge Murphy. ''and owing to the
absence OF some OF the witnesses from the
city the Pennell inquest will be held at
time to be announced later.
''The witnesses who have been subpoe-
naed In the Pennell inquest are excused
until further notice. My statement I'm
regard to the Burdick inquest will be
handed out here tomorrow"
BARTENDER QUINN TESTIFIES.
The first witness called In the Burdick
inquest was Bartender Alexander j.
Quinn.
do you recall that early in December
that Arthur r.. Pennell made his ac-
ouaintance with you while at the hotel7"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
MRS. RODERICK RELEASED,
Woman Who Was Surrendered by Her Bonds.
man Is Placed on Probation.

with a happy expression on her face
Mary Roderick. who was recently sur
rendered by her bondsman and taken 10
Jail in tears. left the court room this
morning after having been placed on pro-
bauon. She was under indictment for
maintaining "A liquor nuisance, Jointly
with her husband John Roderick but
John did not oppear last week and Mrs.
Roderick's bondsman surrendered her.
Her daughter was In court with her on
that occasion and offered to 20 10 jail in
her stead. which OF course was not per
mitted but today the happy expression on
her mothers face was reflected as broad
~ on her own countenance The baby
was not I'm evidence on this OCCASION.
John Roderick who was said TO be the
chief offender being still missing no and
his bondsman, W. III. Shaw, were de-
faultcd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
WATERBURY
STRIKERS
ARRESTED
Six Taken Into Custody Today
on Charge Of Assault With
Intent TO KILL

Waterbury, Conn. March 3o.-Five Of
the striking motormen and conductors OF
the Connecticut Railway and Lighting
company were arrested today. while the
strikers were having their usual morning
meeting on the charge OF assault with In
tent To kill.
They are accused OF having been con-
cerned in the attack on a trolley car on
the Waterville line on Feb. 26. when one
or the non-uniou employees OF the COM
pany was beaten into insensibility and
left lying on the rails in the track OF an
approaching car. The arrested men are
Harry w. Warren. Clifford Vandermark.
David G. Maran, Edward B. Winnegar
ard John Mcguire.
They were locked up without bail. pend
ing hearing.
Later another OF the strikers Willis
Vandernlark. n brother OF Clifford. was
also arrested and II was reported that the
police had other arrests In view. Specih-
cally the warrants against the men
charge them with assault on VIM. L. Nor
mer and George Morrissette, with intent
To kill.
These two men were in charge OF the
car which was attacked; The ponce
have declined TO say anything about the
evidence against the men,
IL has been understood that the de-
tectives engaged In the search for the
murderers OF Policeman Paul Mendels-
sohn, who was killed I'm an attack on
car at Forest aPrk on the night Of March
s. have lately secured important clues,
but IL had not been known that the as
sault on the Waterville line. which took
place previously. was under investigation.
From the similarity OF the two attacks
there has been "A theory that they were
committed by the same parties. but
whether the police think the arrests to-
day will have any bearing on the solution
OF the murder mystery is not given out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
DECEIT ALLEGED.
Charles StlCkel Of New York Sues Charles
n. Atwood Of Tells ClN,

Suit has been brought I'm tho common
pleas division OF the supreme court
against Charles II. Atwood OF this city
The plaintiff Is Charles stickel OF New
York and the case is an action for deceit
Charles atwood. according to the plain
tins declaration. was president % the
Platt Alhertype company and as such is
sued certain negotiable bonds on which
10 read 20 the effect that n was one OF
an issue OF $4,000 worth secured by the
property Of the corporation. IL IL this
section wherein lies the alleged deceit for
he purchased $500 worth and as the
company is now insolvent he loses.
l.. A. Waterman and A NJ Allen are
attorneys for the plaintiff. who brings
suit for 1900 damages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
KILLED
HIMSELF
With GAS
Lieut.. Henderson Of Omitted
States Navy Found Dead in
Bed al Fail River.

Fall River. Mass. March 3O.-Lieutcnant
VIM. II. Henderson. U. s. N. who has
been in charge OF dredging work In the
local harbor for the past three months.
was found dead in bed at early hour this
morning, having committed suicide during
the night by inhaling illuminating gas.
Little Is known here OF his relatives.
other than that ne has n sister residing
In Brookline and that his home was for
merly In Philadelphia lie was a well
educated man and had considerable ability
as a lecturer.
From papers left In his room Il was
learned that be had premeditated suicide
for some time. M health is supposed 10
have been tho direct cause OF the deed
lie had been suffering from stomach
trouble for some time and Is understood
TO have been Ia financial difficulties.
Among his papers was found "A written
statement that he was tired OF packing
up and moving from place 20 place
Lieutenant Henderson came here from
Newport.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF cesarrh that cannot be
cured By HarIr,s, rI,, Csssrrn cure.
We. the undersigned. have known r. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years. and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
out any obhg tions made by their hrm,
WEST & TRUAx. wholesale Druggists
Toledo, o.; WALDING, K1NNAN a
edo ihc,S ""0'esa'' Druss'" To-
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu.
monials sent free Price f5c. per bottle
Bold by all Druggists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
CARR SHOT
BY FRIEND.
ACCIDENT;
Wounded by James Wha|ey at
Pon0gans0tt Pond, No. Scitu.
ate, Yesterday Afternoon.

An accidental shooting occurred near
the Ponegansett pond. In North Scituate
Sunday afternoon.
John Carr, 90, and James whaley, is
years old. were in the trench close by the
pond and firing at a target with a small
rifle.
Carr stood about six feet from Whaley
when the latter I'm raising the rifle hap
pened to pull the trigger
Carr fell as quickly as the weapon was
discharged.
The bullet had entered his hip. making a
bad wound.
Fortunately the missile just cleared the
bone and unless blood poisoning should
set in the young man will speedily re-
cover.
Up TO this noon the bullet had not been
extracted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
SUGAR BOWL
0'NEIL'S
WEAPON
For His Christmas Celebration
He Is Punished by a Fine Of
$40 and Costs.

There seems to be a great deal OF this
throwing OF tableware" said Judge VII
bur this morning. when James O'Neil
pleaded nolo TO hitting a man with a
sugar bowl. why did you hit him with
that?"
"IIe was just celebrating Christmas.
your honor" the prisoners counsel ex-
planned, "and ne and the other man who
worked together in the restaurant had
few words and this man committed the
assault" He stated further that the
police spoke we'll OF the man and that he
had no bad record. only from drinking.
and said he thought justice would be
served with light sentence.
Attorney General Stearns stated that
the sugar bowl cut the other mans ear
and several stitches had TO be taken In II.
He was kept from work two days, but
had been friendly toward q Nell
The court let the man off with a fine
OF $50 and costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
The new STAR.
Its Field Successfully Photographed at the
United States Naval Observatory.

Cambridge, Mass, March 30.-The Har-
ward college observatory has received in
formation concerning the new star dis
covered by Professor Turner A telegram
received from Captain G. NJ. Chester at
the United States observatory states that
the field OF the Nova, discovered by Pro-
fessor Turner. was photographed at the
naval observatory Friday night and the
discovery was confirmed. Magnitude, SIS;
color, red
A telegram from Professor George T..
Hall OF Yerkes observatory states that
the star is in the following position:
March 27.75 Greenwich mean time: right
ascension Oh. S7m. 49s declination, plus
30 degrees 90 min. 3Ss.
It's color IL red and its spectrum shows
bright lines or bands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
ASSAULT WITH FORK,
Delfrate Fined SIS and Costs by Judge
Wilbur In Common Pleas Court.

For assault and battery upon one Di
Angels OF this city with a table fork
Luigi Delfrate pleading nolo contendere
TO tho charge. was fined SIS and costs. Ac-
cording to the story OF the counsel. Del
frate boarded with De Angels and they
became involved I'm an alteration at
defendant Rraspod the fork and III An
gelis the knife. but the former got his
blow home first. striking DE ANGELS ia
the arm.
The man had no criminal record. and ne
was let of with the above light sentence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
LATE lAE0 i NOTES.

Carpenters Sc meets tonight I'm Labor
temple and have several important mat
ters on the docket. The final report OF
the committee appointed to make and
present scale 10 the shops will be re-
ceived tonight. and will undoubtedly have
important results.
The union IL much incensed over the
libellous account OF its business opera :
tions which appeared In a morning paper
The steps taken In presenting new
scale OF wages TO employers were un-
fairly ridiculed and much distorted
The Musicians Protective union held a
big meeting yesterday, admitting q new
members into the union
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
CAR JUMPED TRACK.
As Result Suit Mas Boen Brought Against
PsWiucket Street RAILWAY Company,

A damage suit for 1900 has been
brought against the Rhode Island COM
pany an lesscs Of the Pawtucket Street
Railway company by simon sentter
lie was a passenger and paid his fare
on car on John street. which jumped
the track Feb 8. 1919. and resulted In In
5ur1es 10 Mr.. Santler's chest and leg that
were serious and painful.
,. p. Fitzgerald is his attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
ELEVATOR CAR FELL.
Shartenberg & Robinson Of Pawtucket Sued
for $4,000 by Mary {. GlbIIn.

Shartenberg & Robinson proprietors OF
what is known as the New Ideal store at
Pawtucket have been made defendants
in a damage suit for 5000 brought by
Mary Il. Giblin.
The plaintiff alleges that she was riding
In an elevator in the store OF the de-
fendants. February 10 OF this year when
the elevator without warning dropped
about the distance between two floors and
brought up suddenly. The shock was suf-
fcient to cause the plaintiff 70 suffer
from hemorrhages since that time to
cause her much expense for medicine and
nursing as well az loss of wages.
Her attorney Is John p. Fitzgerald.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo- Quinins Tablets.
cry box. s5o. soT.ST-ve1S-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
ARBITRATION AGREED UPON.

Buffalo. n. Y. March so.-About soo
men employed at the Buffalo Dry Dock
company, who have been on strike for
several days, returned to work today.
The trouble between the company ana
the men has not yet been settled but the
men have agreed to return to work while
the troubles are being adjusted by an
arbitration commission.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-30
Bar Tender and Cashier AT The
Hotel Roland Testify at The
ReOpened BurdiCk In
quest AT Buffalo.


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