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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
NO NEW TRIAL.
Appellate Court Finds Abundant Evidence
Against Cairns.

Counsel for the defendant In the case
OF State VS.. Henry Cairns were dissatis-
fed with the decision OF the appellate
court denying petition for a new trial and
asked for a reargument. In a rescript
handed down today the court refuses a
reargument
The language OF the rescript In as fol-
lows: A motion for reargument is filed on
the ground that no testimony can be
found In the record connecting the de-
fendant with crime. The indictment
contains two counts: one for forgery and
another for uttering a forged instrument
The defendant was found guilty on the
latter count. The testimony abundantly
sustsins the verdict The defendant him
self admits the utterng o fthe NOTE as
true note. He also admits that he did
this knowing that II bore what purported
10 be the signature of Catherine Harvey
and knowing also that she could not
write. lie further testified that he knew
his wife made the signature and that he
made no inquiry about Il. His statement
TO the payee Of the note was: Twill take
this note and have n signed
His statement that he took it for grant,
ed that the signature was authorized"
under circumstances calling for and re
ceiving his express statement that the
note was signed, is nodefence. -
There II no dispute that the note was
not signed by Catherine Harvey, and the
testimony also warranted that her sigma
ture was not authorized by her. These
facts IN connection with the false state
ments admitted by the defendant were
enough 70 arise presumption OF guilty
knowledge"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
GATE IS OPE NED

At FIVE minutes after 6 the gate was
opened and the human tide began to flow
In. The jam at the narrow entrance soon
became terrific, threatening serious re-
suits TO the struggling mass Of half faint
ing women and children. Although the
crowd was not extraordinarily large the
steady movement into the funnell like
enclosure made the pressure terrific.
Many women had their dresses or wells
torn off and some were lifted exhausted
over the wooden enclosure and out OF the
crush.
Fortunately there were no serious acci-
moned.
Within the church temporary ratings
had been erected to keep the people In a
straight line leading directly to the bier.
This was the centre to which air eyes
turned. The silent form lay on a cata-
falque ten feet high SO that all could see
It, The body was slightly inclined with
the head raised and facing the passing
throng.
The visage had a chalky whiteness and
appeared to be unnaturally shrivelled. 1t
was robed in the full vestments as the
Roman public knew the pontiff in life.
Around the bier burned l3 high can
dies while on each side stood the noble
guards. motionless. Further back we're
kneeling priests and acolytes softly in
toning invocatons.
The crowd pushed against the iron trel-
lis which separates the chapel from the
main portion OF the church. but those
who expected TO kiss the slippered feet
were disappointed as the officials had
adopted precautionary measures 90 that
the lower extrcmities OF the body were
half a yard back of the iron grating.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23

Newport, r. l., July 23.-The harbor
preparations for the Astor cup race to-
day by the schooners and sloops of the
New York Yacht club fleet were made
this morning under hazy skies and in
light airs from the southwest.
Seven sloops and three schooners were
entered last night for the event. but for
the first time since this special race be-
came a fixture the big cup defenders were
not allowed to compete
When the racers got outside the head
they found the breeze about south south
west about ten knots. During the night
the ocean swell had increased and there
was a considerable roll. so that all the
yachts pitched and tossed, especially the
Reliance, whose fiat bow threw the water
far out in both directions. The regatta
committee hoisted the signal for the
course at IL o'clock firing the preparatory
signal at the same time.
The course selected was one known as
Block Island course and at the time the
signal was set IL looked as II the boats
would have a long l617 mile beat to the
first mark Just OF the north end Of that
island; a run broad off the wind of lS
miles TO a mark Off West Island. and
broad reach OF Sis miles 10 the finish. All
the yachts appeared with medium club
topsaIls set, the cruising restrictions
against those sails having been taken OF
for the benefit OF the smaller boats.
The Reliance came out of the harbor
shortly before II O'Clock. followed a few
minutes later by the Columbia, but at
IL 10 the Constitution had not got back
from Bristol and at that time there
seemed to be some doubt about her start
ing.
The starting gun for the small sloops
was fired at ll:i0 and the Vigilant was
the first TO cross the line. followed close
IL by the Neeola and the Weetamoe.
Several other OF the smaller sloops we're
considerably behind At 1l:l5 the gun
for the schooner class was fired and the
Elmina led across the line, followed
closely by her larger sister the Ingomar.
The Ariel was last. Within two minutes
the Tngomar had passed the ElmIna and
was leading that portion OF the fleet.
THE NINETY -FooTERs
At 1880. Is minutes before the start OF
the eo-footers, the Constitution had not
appeared. and ~ was evident that she
was out OF the race, leaving only the
Reliance and Columbia 10 compete.
The starting gun for the 90 fcoters was
fred at li.45. but both boats were handi-
capped the actual time OF crossing as
seen from shore were:
Columbia n :t9:35.
Reliance II .O:4s.
Before the starting signal was fred
both boats were up TO the windwsrd side
OF the line but heading back for II with
the Columbia under the lee of the Rel
ance
The Columbia was apparently In the
better position. for on getting back 20
the line che trimmed In her sheets quick
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
ALL CLASSES MOURN

All ranks and stations of life were rep
resented In the faces which were pressed
against the trellis. Many were working
people: there also were groups OF con-
vent girls under the care OF nuns and
OF school boys headed by priests. CROWDS
continued to pass before the bier
throughout the morning.
At $50 solemn pontflcal requiem
mass was celebrated in st. Peters for
the repose Of the soul OF Leo XIII. The
crowd was kept constantly moving with
In the wooden barricades. Several
thousand we're present although in so
vast a church. capable OF containing
10000 people. they appeared to be a mere
HANDFUL. especially as they were all
standing.
Cardinal Oregia feels worn out, owing
70 his unaccustomed exertions. HIS life
as a cardinal was one OF uninterrupted Sc
renity. and he now practically bears the
entire burden OF the church and also the
minute details OF the preparations for the
obsedyies and conclave. Notwithstanding
this, he opened this mornings meetings
OF the CONGREGATION OF cardinals.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23

The commissioner has been confined to
his home since Memorial Day with rheu-
matism. and though he has been painfully
and seriously Ill no serious outcome was
looked for by the family or friends. The
limbs and joints were the parts which
the disease affected most and the COM
missioner has not been able TO hold a pen
to sign papers In connection with his bust
ness for long time. He slowly gained
ground up to July 9Th when he felt so
much better that he got up from his bed
and spent the day about the house, and
felt so well that he took drive in the
afternoon.
For several days following he was not
as well and II was feared he had overdone
but he again began to improve steadily
up to yesterday, when he was sitting up
in bed listening TO his daughter read.
For many years he has been closely In
touch with municipal affairs and has been
the chief mover in the greater part of
the public improvements which have oc-
Cured for some years, many being the
products OF his thought and study.
His steady progress from compare
lively humble position TO one OF power
and great influence has been marked by
many. as we'll as the mastery manner in
which he has conducted the affairs OF his
department
He was born i'm Pawtuxet on the Grams
ton side OF the river. March p, 1887, and
received his earlier education In the public
schools OF his native village. At the age
OF % he entered the employ OF the coal
firm OF Joseph Hodges & Co. OF South
Water street as a clerk. His adaptability
a. ,,Ra - 81 Atfet
worked toward his rapid advancement,
and later, when the firm was changed the
sign bore the name OF Phillips q Smith,
he being the junior partner. In time he
acquired the whole concern and continued
10 conduct the business until last fall,
when the Robert r. Smith company was
Incorporated with Robert Il. Smith as
president. Edwin l.. Sphinx as treasurer
and Arthur III. Smith, son OF Mr.. Smith,
as secretary
He made his entry into active politics I'm
1877. when he WAS elected to represent the
seventh ward I'm the common council and
Il was in the political field that Mr.. Smith
was most prominent.
In 1873 he was elected TO the board OF
aldermen from the same ward serving 10
1859 and I'm 1887 he was returned TO the
board from the Ninth ward. and from
1885 20 1891 he represented the Sixth ward
In the board. thus having the unusual
record OF having been elected from three
separate wards. lie was president OF the
board OF aldermen from 1881 TO 1890 and
only withdrew 20 accept the position OF
commissioner Of public works which was
given him March / OF that year.
From time TO time Mayors Charles u.
Smith. Edwin D. McGuinness and Angus
tus s. Miller have appointed him TO the
place and he entered on his last ternl- of
three years a few months ago.
While on the committee OF railroads he
was instrumental in securing the nlling
OF the cove basin. and has been instru-
mental I'm starting the filtration plant az
Pettaconset and the precipitation tanks
az Fields point was built under his d-
rection.
fine boulevards. the Elmwood and Black
stone. were laid out by him and he has
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
WITH THE YACHTS
OFF NEWPORT.

ly and forced the Reliance over toward
the committee boat so that she was COM
PEELED to wear around that boat while the
Columbia was able TO cross the line, al
though more than two minutes after the
handicap gun had been fired.
The Reliance after making a circle
around the committee boat followed the
Columbia over the line, little more than
a minute astern. According to the rule
both yachts were timed at the start
when the handicap expired at 1l:E but
the actual times as seen from shore were
as follows:
Columbia 11:4935
Reliance: IL 50:4s.
IL seemed as If Capt. Barr had for once
been outmanoeuvred at the start. Both
boats then began a series of short tacks,
and at 1903. 20 minutes after the start,
II looked as II the Columbia had crossed
the Relance's bow and took the weather
position. The boats then began to fade
away in the haze. but when last seen
they were close together, making the race
close and exciting.
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
TERRIBLE EFFECTS OF
TORNADO AT PATERSON, N. ].

Paterson. n. J., July PA disastrous
tornado struck Paterson. n. j., at three
o'clock yesterday afternoon, travelling
from the southwest TO the northeast
across the city causing great destruction
10 property, making about sixty families
homeless, killing four persons, so far as
known at present and injuring scores OF
others.
The storm came from the direction OF
Montclair. along the Notch road. As II
struck the outskirts of the city. al South
Paterson. those who saw II say that IL
did not then have a rotary motion OF
tornado. but a little further on there was
no question OF It's character. IL was
''twister." with a path about four hun
dred feet wide and II left ruin In Its
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23

Exactly at six o'clock the bells of the
great cathedral began tolling mournfully.
the chimes running down through the
scale until a deep base stroke had com
pleted the minor chord.
At the sound OF the first bell two regi-
ments of Italian grenadiers marched
smartly across the piazza 10 the stone
steps and soon the vast portico swarmed
for the first time In years with Italian
troops-three hundred on the portico and
1900 surrounding the colonnades. The
grenadlers wore long blue service coats
and peaked caps. They stood in double
column at parade rest, the lines extending
from the threshold Of the church through
a narrow gateway Of a temporary wooden
structure which was holding back the
crowd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
Remains of the Dead POntiff Lying in State in BaSica
of St. Peters Are Viewed by Thousands From All
Walks in Life-Cardinals Meet and COnclave Com
mittee Appointed Many Strangers in Rome.

Rome July 2Today the body of Leo XIII lay in in the
Baca of ST. Peters while thousands of from the ordinary
walks of life filed past their last tributes of love and
The impressive ceremonies of yesterday viewed by only
favored few of the nobility aocracy and the highest clergy but
today the doors opened to the public.
Many remained the piazza throughout the hot night order
gain place line o'clock this morning there
of hundred which had increased by o'clock
thousands Elaborate had been made guard
against accidents the crush All cleared OF
vehicles leaving them clear pedestrians while six ambulance
erected including the the piazza
and another beside the door of ST. Peters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
CHINA'S OPEN DOOR
Slammed at Us-prlnca Ching Refuses TO
Open ManchurIa Town.

Pekin, July 23.-Prince Ching. the
president OF the foreign ONCE. has writtns
to the United States minister. Mr. Edwin
II. Conger. refusing to open towns in
Manchuria.
In his letter he dwells upon the i'm
possibility OF China opening to foreigners
towns which are not In her possession.
but which are held by Russian troops.
and points out the complications which
would be likely to follow.
II is believed, however that a COM
promise may be reached by including one
town. TaTung Kao. In the ne wcommer-
cial treaty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
TOWED IN FROM SEA.

The William p. Hood picked UP small
two and a half horse power naptha
launch yesterday out at sea and towed
her to this port. The craft is of wood
and appeared to be the property of some
fisherman When sighted the vessel was
drifting bottom up II was hoisted up
in the hopes that a body might be found
or some clue TO the identity the same
might be discovered Nothing was die
covered. however that would serve as a
means OF Identification. The engine IS
in good condition and seemingly COM
paratively new. Capt. Smith contem-
plates advertising for an owner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
SHERIFFS At NEWPORT.
Officials Serve WrIts on Edward Gray, Z
Society Man.

Newport, r. L., July 23.--The high sheriff
OF Newport county invaded the fashion,
able colony this morning and served
upon Edward Gray two writs OF arrest in
civil actions growing out OF the collision
on July / between Mr.. Grays' automobile
and buggy. from which Miss Sarah An
thony. daughter of James I. Anthony,
was thrown and painfully injured.
Two suits have been brought by Mr..
Anthony each for 5000. and they are re-
turnable at the November term Of the
supreme court. E. Rollins Morse con-
sented to go surety for Mr.. Gray. who
went back to the Casino to keep tennis
appointment.
You will see when the case Is trfed,'
said Mr.. Gray. sii answer TO question or
what he purposed doing, which means
that he will fight the suits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23

At this mornings meeting of the con-
gregation of cardinals. a committee con-
sisting OF Cardinals Casal, Macchi and
Della Volpe was appointed to supervise
all the arrangements in connection with
the conclave.
Two doctors, Lapponi and Pelagallo. a
surgeon. Prof. Cagiau. and druggist
were appointed TO attend the cardinals
while they are shut up.
Finally the cardinals appointed COM
mittee to receive the case containing the
papal treasure from the congregation OF
briefs whose work is suspended until a
new pope is elected. and 10 receive me
papal seals from the apostolic chancel-
lory.
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
new ARRIVALS

The number Of those present today was
augmented by The presence or two new
arrivals. cardinal Dominic soamps'
Ito Boschl. archbishop ~ Ferrera. The
former was especially warmly welcomed
By his colleagues. as being one OF the
most prominent members OF the Sacred
college and because he is mentioned
among those most likely 10 succeed Pope
Leo.
II IL being remarked that Cardinal
Oregiias responsibilities have softened his
aurferity and he In directing affairs with
nrrnnasS but without hasshness. showing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
of Public Works Passed
Away at His Pawtuxet Home Dur
ing Heart Attack Yesterday.

Believed by all his friends and business associates be the
high road and apparently much improved in health
Robert E. Smith, commissioner public works of this city, sud
denly stricken with heart yesterday afternoon his home
at Paw-uxet and died almost Immediately.
daughter Miss Harriet L. Smith, with him time
when he complained pain around his heart she directed the
get though thought
be serious but Mr.. Smith died almost
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
QUALIFIED As RECEIVER.

Chrles r. Sampson today qualified. by
fling his bond. as receiver Of the Butch
ers' and Drovers bank. Mr. Sampson
was appointed last Saturday by Judge
Dubois and was required 90 give a bond
Of $4,000. lie must also give notice Of
his appointment b. advertisement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
CApSIzeD YACHT SIGHTED.

Yesterday as the schooner William p.
Hood was passing Ohio ledge. she sight
ed a capsized yacht drifting down the
stream. No one appeared connected
with the vessel. yet a sail was hoisted.
IL was a vessel about Is feet long With
white painted body and green bottom
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
TOOK OATH OF OFFICE.

Miss Gertrude T. Brown and Mss
Florence G. Greene have qualified as
stenagraphers Of the supreme court
They took the oaths Of Office In the ap-
peilate division.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
SUCCESS

depends on sufficient capital. and TO MAX.
money you must do a large business
For explanation. call at the
MERCHANTS LOAN q TRUST c.,
tas Msthewson st.. Room 4os.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23

WHEN IN NEW YORK
stop at New Gregorian hotel. 35th street
between Fifth avenue and Herald square
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-23
CARDINALS MEET

the cardinals every consideration an
ing constant proof of equanimity.
The Washington times., 1903-02-06
JUDGESHIP CONTEST
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Both Ohio Senators Discuss the Matter
With the President.

President Roosevelt received calls to-
day from each of the Ohio Senators.
Senator Foraker came alone. while Sen
ator Hanna was accompanied by Col
Nyrou T. Herrick. of Cleveland. who.
with Mrs. Herrick, is a guest at the
White House. Colonel Herrick is the
prospective Republican candidate for
governor in Ohio, and would like to see
Judge Thompson Of Cincinnati fill the
vacancy on the bench of the Sixth judi
ciaI district. Senator Hanna said he
was not worrying about that case
Senator Foraker is uou-committaI
about the selection OF Solicitor General
Richards for the place, when the proper
times comes. The date Of the probable
nomination is February l.. which time
is awaited out Of consideration for Jus
tice Shiras, who has not yet given any
more definite time than the middle Of
this month for his retirement from the
Supreme Court bench
The Washington times., 1903-02-06
MANY PEOPLE TAKEN IN
BY ALLEGED SHINDLERS
Sold CoaIine-Soaked Brick
for Everlasting Fire.

The Postmaster General this morning
issued a fraud order against L. NJ Bryan
& Co, Of Cincinnati. dealers in "a
trust-ktulng. marvellous, and super
natural device" intended to produce
mysterious, everlasting fire, free from
ashes SCOT and all other inconvenf-
ences incident TO the use OF common
coal
By advertisements in a number of pa
pers this enterprising drm offered to
send TO all applicants a formula for
this wonderful invention Replies
brought forth printed circulars, couehed
in the most aIluring phraseoIogy. de
scTibing the wonder. and ending by offer
ing for the small sum of 81 TO supply the
formula and appoint the applicant an
agent Of the concern. So easy was it to
sell the invention, the circular stated.
that the fortunate agent would speedily
dnd himself rolling in the lap Of luxury
Ninety per cent was offered, and the
aEant was assured that the invention
cfeated great excitement" wherever it
" displayed.
Accordipg to the Postoflce authori-
Tres 4ctLrtH be8ah moving into the On
cinnati Office
It was found, upon examination. that
the wonderful invention which created
so much excitement" was a simple oiled
brick. and even this was not supplied
by the company In answer to the let
ter of an applicant, incIosing a dollar.
another printed circular was sent. IN
stTucting him to provide himself with
a "brick, as it was less expensive for
him TO obtain the same at home than
for the company to send It," and 10 ap-
ply thereto "CoaIine." the formula of
which was given, and could be pur-
chased at the nearest drug store"
"CoaIiRe," 1t developed. was kerosene
oil, with n few harmless admixtures.
Prominently displayed across the face
OF the circular were the words, Death
to the Trusts" in enormous letters.
The members OF the firm have been ar
rested and released on bail for a hearing
before the United States commissioned.
and in the meantime the Government has
appointed itself a receiver for the as
sets OF the "COaline" firm
The Washington times., 1903-02-06
RICHMOND P. HOBSON IS
NOW MERELY A CIVILIAN
Resignation Accepted, to
Take Effect at Once.

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The Washington times., 1903-02-06
QUARANTINE LIFTED
FROM DISTRICT JAIL
Authorities Satisfied Small
pOX Has Not Appeared.

triet Jail two weeks ago by the District
health authorities was lifted this after
quarantine on the upper tier OF cells at
quartntiHe on the upper tier Of cells IT
the Jail were removed 10 their former
quarters There IS much dispute whether
there has been any smallpox at the jail
al all. although one prisoner was re-
moved to the smallpox hospital
The suspect taken to the hosUital is
able to walk about the building and at
no time Indicated suffering from the dis
ease. The man in question had been
confined In the District jail for four
months and as no other cases developed.
no confidence was placed in the diagnO-
sis made Of the case
The Washington times., 1903-02-06
SENATE COMMITTEE
VOTES IMPROVEMENTS
New Hospital Buildings and
Street Gradings.

An important meeting of the Senate
District Committee was held this morn
ing at which many amendments to the
District appropriation bill were reported
favorably, and action taken on several
other pending measures.
Part of the time was devoted to consid-
Grafton Of hospital matters. Favorable
reports were authorized for an appFopria-
tion of 100000 for the improvement of
Providence Hospital. and $4,000 for the
Homeopathic Hospital. The committee
decided not to take action at this time
on tie amendment authorizing the Dis
trict Commissioners to fill vacancies on
the Emergency Hospital force