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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

HIM WITH
BIGAMY
After II Years Separation Wife
Finds Husband Married to
Another and Cots Warrant.

New York, Aug 14--Frank j. Britton,
manager OF an insurance company OF
Mount Vernon. and prominent in fratern-
al societies. has been arrested there on a
charge of bigamy.
The warrant was obtained from Judge
Frank A. Bennett by BrIttons first wife,
who was Lizzie A. Finn Of Cambridge,
Mass. She says she has been tracking
him 10 years. Britton married her in the
Catholic church. i'm Winchester. Mass.
she declares, I'm 1886. when he was only
IS years old and deserted her in 1890.
Mrs Brltton Is accompanied on her trip
to Mount Vernon by her daughter, is
years old, who has just graduated from
the High school az cambridge. In Sep
tember 1895. Mrs. Britton says her hus-
band married Isabelle May Niles. daugh-
ter or George Niles, a hotel keeper OF
West Mount Vernon, and that they have
two children. both girls
Mrs Brltton Number | said that her
husband during his absence had written
10 her regularly every month. and had
posted the letters In New York in order
10 prevent her from learning his address.
A few days ago she came 10 New York.
and while in the city called on Britton's
brother. who she SAYS told her that
Britton had married again
Mrs Britton went 10 Mount Vernon
yesterday. called al Brittons home, No.
3l9 North Seventh avenue. found him
there. and n dramatic scene followed.
when Britton opened the door ne grew
pale and nearly tainted
II have found you at last" exclaimed
Mrs. Britton, and / have brought your
daughter with me. | thought that you
would like 10 see her
Britton tried 20 embrace the girl. but
the mother stepped between them, ard
said.
Don't touch her. I don't want you to
contamnate her"
Britton then reached into a drawer,
and the mother and daughter thinkine
that: he was searching for a revolver.
ned. They went directly 20 the City
court. where the mother swore out a
warrant for Britton's arrest. He was
on the way 10 police headquarters 10 give
himself up when the officer met him
Britton's second wife was prostrat ted
when she learned of her husbands ar
rest NoRhbors said sac had taken her
children and had gone TO her fathers
house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

till the morning Of the next day--the
26th. In anticipation OF their following
my directions. which. accident apart. I
knew they would do. l went TO secure, n
fly 10 fetch Lady Clyde from the rail-
way; directing IL TO be at my house on
the 26th. at o'clock. After seeing the
order entered in the book. i went TO ar
range matters with NJ. Rubelle. also
procured the services or two gentlemen
who could furnish me with the necessary
certificates OF lunacy. one OF them
knew personally; the other was known
TO NJ. Rubelle. Both were men whose
vigorous minds scared superior 10 narrow
scruples-both were laboring under tenn
porary embarrassment-both believed IN
me.
ITO Re COntinued)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
JIMMY INSURANCE MEN.
IN tnierprlslrg Burglar Writes Letter to a
Pal Concerning Them.

In connection with a recent search for
a burglar a detective ran across the fol-
lowing interesting letter. IL shows the
great opportunity given cracksmen by
the closing of houses for the summer. OF
which there are several hundred i'm this
city. The Jimmy Insurance Men" re-
ferred TO in the letter is an insurance
company that insures homes against
burglary or theft This Is the letter:
My old frien Skinney--things is lookin'
UP be al the uzua cornor on toosday
night 23rd a IL. no moon a eazy sinch.
jest read be the papers thet this villige
has thousand empty houses in the sum-
mer. its like a farey tail. Skies an me
did a job last week that wuz a peach so
peaces of stirling. 2 gold timers. a fine
camera an a wad.
keepin' dark fer a spell fer the guy
had a jimmy insurance. them insurance
mugs aint loozin the green without n
struggle an they keep up a hot trale.
me an Skies will meet YOU on the squaDe
at IL and give cat calls an whistles
we got crib spotted. bring winder
jimmy burn this JIM.
Skies took me pictur with the new cam
era how do you like me mug?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14
WILD RIDE
TO STOP
WEDDING
Automobile CaTTlsd Lawyer TaI'
bot Through in Time to Pre-
vent Illegal Ceremony.

West Chester Pa, Aug IA huge red
automobile carrying a chaffeur and Law
yer c. Wesley Talbot rushed over the
county roads from this place TO Kennett
square Wednesday In an endeavor to save
United States Senator Weldon Brinton
Hepburn. OF Idaho. from illegally becom-
ing the husband Miss Gheratine Yeatman.
on train Lawyer William NJ Hayes also
FASTENED TO the scene OF the wedding In
Kennett township. but the automobile
beat the train by 40 minutes. covering
the Is miles of country road i'm just
one hour.
Lawyer Talbot is a personal friend of
Senator Hepburn Mr.. Hayes is counsel
for Mrs Hepburn. II was not until this
morning that either discovered the fact
that the wedding, II IL took place, would
be illegal.
About the same time II dawned upon
their minds that the senator had in his
pocket a license issued in Philadelphia
and that the wedding was scheduled to
take place i'm Chester county. This was
clearly Illegal and a hurried consultation
was held. A visit was paid 10 the office
of the clerk OF the Chester county courts
and that official was enlisted in the
cause.
Then more trouble ensued. No team
could be found al "A stable here and Mr..
Talbot proposed that an automobile be
used. The others refused to ride in this.
but Mr. Talbot decided 10 do so and the
others started on a train which was
scheduled 10 arrive about the hour set
for the wedding. When Mr.. Talbot arr
rived in his machine everything was in
readiness for the wedding. but il was de-
layed after he had arrived and explained
matters until the arrival OF Mr.. Hayes
and the clerk OF courts.
The latter carried n blank license in
his pocket. which was quickly filled out,
and soon the Senator and Miss Yeatman
were united. None of the guests was
aware of the furious dash OF the automo-
bile to prevent an illegal marriage
After wedding dinner the newly mar
ried couple were driven 70 Rosedale sta
tion. where they boarded their Pullman
car and started upon their wedding tour
which will end next week at Wallace. Ida
The brides gown was of crepe de chine.
trimmed with old point lace that has been
IN the family for generations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

Itching piles7 Never mind II physicians
failed 10 cure you. Try Doans Oint-
ment No failure there. 50 cents at any
drug store.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

Every family should have its house
hold medicine chest and the first bottle
in II should be DIR. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup. Natures remedy for coughs and
colds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

Burdock Blood Btters gives man a
clear head. an active brain, strong Wig
orous body-makes him TT for the battle
of life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

$50 young Smith is ready for his trip
abroad?"
Yep He's got trunk tags and ship
labels from every country on the globe
and has engaged board a Podunkvile,
Y. j.. for six months Baltimore News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

Group instantly relieved Or Thomas
Electric Oil Perfectly safe. Never fails.
At any drug store.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-14

That historical novel OF yours doesn't
read as If YOU had studied history much"
said the brutal critic
Thank you" said the author whom
nothing dsconcerts THAT Is the first
time you have given me credit for orig
lnality." Washington Star
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-14
.I[RB|F|C STORM
N TH[ S0UIA.
Hurricane Sweeps Over South
Part of Florida, Doing Mill
ion Dollars Damage
SEVEN DEAD BODIES ARE FOUND
Extent Of the Loss Of Life i. Not Yet
Known, But May be Much Larger
Shipping and Orange Groves Suffer
Storm in AIamama and Louisiana.

Jacksonville, Fla, Sept. 14-Passen-
gers arriving by train this morning
from Tampa, report the property loss
there by the hurricane will be million
dollars.
Jacksonville, Fla, Sept. 14.-No wires
are working south OF Jacksonville, this
morning. News OF the hurricane
which swept over the southern part OF
the state Saturday is incomplete. So
far as known seven people were killed.
the bodies OF five being washed up near
Mama on the east coast, and two near
Boynton on the west side of the state.
Passengers arriving this morning on
belated trains reports that on the east
coast many vessels were wrecked.
Above Maimi it Is reported that sev-s
en- or eight vessels are ashore. The
property loss Is about million dollars.
West Of Tampa, Fla. there was heavy
rain. No loss OF life is reported in
Tampa, altho several persons were hurt
by falling trees.
Much damage was done orange
groves and gardens. The disturbance
this morning il sweeping across Ala
bama and Louisiana.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-14
CONGRESS CALLED NOV. =.
Extra Session Will Not be Held
October.


Oyster Bay, Sept. 14.-After mature
consideration and consultation In per-
son and by mail with members of both
the senate and and the house of repre-
sentatives, President Roosevelt has
abandoned the suggestion that con-
gress be called into extraordinary ses-
sion in October. The extraordinary
session, which he announced many
months ago would be held this fall.
will be called, according to present
plans, to meet on Nov. 8. which was
the date tentatively fixed some time
ago. 1t is not expected that the formal
call for the session, will be issued. until
after the president shall have returned
to Washington.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
suggestion of an October session OF
congress came from prominent senators
who warmly advocated its adoption,
the proposition was not received with
favor by members of congress general
ly. The idea of a session in October
was opposed particularly because 1t
would oblige senators and representa-
tives to leave their states and districts
in the midst of a campaign which to
many of them and to their party was
of vital Importance.
No definite agreement yet has been
reached as to the character Of the "a
nancial legislation which may be en-
acted at the approaching session OF
congress. Indeed, 1t is not certain that
an agreement can be reached between
the two branches of congress whereby
any special legislation can DE enacted.
1t may be that solution of the prob-
lem, which Is alike complex and per-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-14
pEs MONIES BOY KILLED.
John Gavin Run Down by a Train i
CHICAGO.

John Gavin Run Down 0y q Train IN
Chicago.
Chicago. Ill. Sept. 14.-John Gavin,
a 17-year-old boy, whose home is in
Des Moines, Iowa, was run down by a
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad
engine yesterday and SO severely in
jured that the attending physicians at
the county hospital say he cannot live.
He is employed as a clerk by the w. F..
Kelley company, and came to Chicago
from Des Moines two years ago. Gavin
started to cross the tracks at Curtis
street, and according to several wit
nesses, the gates at that street had been
lowered by Towerman Patrick Walters.
The youth stepped under the gates and
started across the tracks as several
pedestrians shouted a warning to him.
Bewildered, he looked toward the east
and saw a passenger train approaching.
He stepped backward, and as he did so
a train backing eastward struck him.
Gavin was thrown several feet, and
when he was picked up by Conductor
II. w. Smith, was unconscious. A po-
lice ambulance was summoned from
the Des PLANES street police station,
and he was taken to the county hospi-
tai. Gavin sustained several severe in
juries to his legs and body, and was
also injured internally.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-14
.RICH|E MY RESIGN
Likely That Chancellor of Ex.
chequer for Great Britain
Will Leave Cabinet.
IS MOST IMPORTANT MEETING
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain Hooted
by the Populace on Approach to
Foreign office-Resarded as Meeting
Of Great Moment to England.

London. Sept 1.-THE Associated
Press understands the rumors of the
approaching resignation of Chancellor
of the Exchequer Ritchie are we'll
founded. He will attend the special
cabinet meeting called for today with
the determination of resigning. Other
minor designations are likely to occur,
but Colonial Secretary Chamberlain
and Premier Balfour are reported to
be standing together ard intend keep
ing up the cabinet by filing the vacan-
cles. Upon the arrival of Chamberlain
at Downing street he was loudly
hooted. A crowd of lafborers employed
on the new government buildings in
course of erection near by Joined in
the usual demonstration against the
colonial secretary. Chamberlain, who
was accompanied by Gerald Bafour,
president of the board of trade, showed
his customary indifference to this re-
ception. The police eventually were
Obliged to form double lines from Bal
four's house to the foreign office so as
to enable the cabinet ministers to enter
the place.
From all parts of the country and
continent British cabinet ministers
came to London today to attend the
cabinet meeting. which Is regarded as
marking the most important phase of
the recent political history of the
United Kingdom. The Times publish
es statement, saying It a great oc-
casion,' more important event than
the historic meeting when home rule
was uppermost, for the main issue to-
day is unity of the empire" Not since
the fateful day whren the cabinet
framed an answer to President Kru-
gers ultimatum had such crowds gath
cred around Downing street. From
early morning loiterers assembled here
in the hope of catching a glimpse of
political leaders. However, when it was
announced the cabinet would not meet
until 3 o'clock the spectators dwindied
away.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-14
CAN'T KEEP HIS WIFE.
John Smith Of Pocahontas County Gets
Out Habeas Corpus Writ.


Special to Times Republican.
Pocahontas. Sept. 14.--A case Of con-
siderable local interest will be taken
up before Judge Quarton's court at
Storm Lake today 1t appears John
Smith, of Lake township. this county,
is having trouble to keep his wife to
whom he was married August 4. l.
seems that the young man fell in love
with Anna Bruins, a young lady from
Grand Junction who was on a Visit
to friends in this county. and as The
feeling was mutual they decided to
get married. A trip was made to this
place but on account OF the young
ladys age, Clerk Beers refused to
grant the license. The couple went to
Humboldt county where the clerk of
courts issued the desired document,
Justice Belt OF Gilmore City, perform
Ing the ceremony After four days OF
welded life and while Mr.. Smith was
sick, the mother of the young lady
came and took her back home, declar-
ing that she was only fifteen years
Of age. Mr.. Smith came to Pocahontas
and laid the case before Attorney Heald
the result being that a writ OF habeas
corpus was issued by Judge Quarton
and placed in the hands of Deputy
Sheriff Potter who went to Grand
Junction, accompanied by Mr.. Smith.
The mother. ii is said, was very hostile,
and threatened all kinds of dire things
but the couple were reunited ana re :
turned to Pocahontas last Tuesday
Judge Quarton will hear the case az
Storm Lake today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-14
SERVED COUNTRY IN ALASKA.
Lieutenant Gibbs, Of Harlan, Makes a
Good Record in the Erozer coun%rv


Good Record in the Frozen Country.
Harlan, Sept. 14.--Leutenant George
Sabin Gibbs. Jr former Harlan boy.
returned on Friday for visit. Lieu
tenant Gibbs has made for himself a
creditable record. He graduated from
Harlan high school with the class of
1892 and entered the University of Iowa
in the fall OF 1898. He took the course
in electrical engineering and was grad
uated with the class of 81, with the
degree of bachelor of science.
With the outbreak OF the war, Mr..
Gibbs military experience began with
being a private in the Fifty first Iowa
in camp at Des Moines. Later he was
made quartermaster sergeant, and be-
fore the regiment had left the state he
had been transferred to the signal corps
where he was anxious to serve. He was
in the land battle at Manila, and rem
he was complimented and promoted by
the government. He served on the staff
of General King, on that of General
Lawton, and others, while in the is
lands. Leaving the Philippines in 1900,
he was sent by the government to
Alaska, In June 1901, the government
having learned that he had the quail
tiles that would be needed in the ar
duous task of building a government
telegraph line about 1900 miles long,
a. line extending from st. Michaels on
Norton Sound. to British Columbia.
After two Alaskan summers and three
winters OF work, the line was complet-
ed The work was done by three par
ties of about twenty-five men each.
Lieutenant Gibbs was in charge of the
detachment, working in western Alas
ka. The line is in active use now, and
in addition to carrying the government
messages, some commercial business is
being taken.
Mr.. Gibbs speaks In an interesting
way of the hardships of the building OF
the line, and of his impressions OF the
country. While the line was in process
of construction, many Of the men were
badly frozen and two deaths resulted
from drowning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-14
FOUR WERE DROWNED.
Further Particulars Of the cioudburs1
at Little Rock, Iowa.

at Little Rock, Iowa.
Special to Times Republican.
Rock Rapids, Sept. 14.-F'urther par
ticulars of the cloudburst ct Little Rock
in which four persons lost their lives
have been received. The cloudburst oc-
Cured early Saturday morning, but on
account of the wires being down it was
difficult to obtain the particulars. 1t is
certain that Mrs. Wemper and two
children and lady friend who was
visiting there were drowned.
The storm broke over them early in
the evening and about midnight they
We're alarmed by the water running
into the house and as the water was
rapidly rising they decided to leave the
house for higher ground Cries for help
reached the neighbors who were unable
to aid them, so they made an effort to
reach place Of safety. Mr. Wempen
carried the one year -old child almost to
shoye but was stricken down by the
rush OF water. He succeeded in get
ting near enough to be helped ashore,
but lost the child. Mrs. Wempun, the
other child and the lady who was visit
ing them were drowned when the house
was swept away. The bodies had not
been recovered when last heard from.
young man by the name of Feldt-
man, west of Little Rock, is supposed to
have been drowned while trying to get
to some cows on horseback. The horse
was drowned and Feldtman has not
been SEEN Wagon bridges are washed
out SO that It Is hard to set definite
word from them.
At George the flood was even worse
though no lives were lost. Nearly p
900 feet of grade was washed out on
the Illinois Central railway and bridges
taken out by the slaughter houses being
swept against them. Trains will be de-
layed several days. They succeeded in
transferring the mail in boats brought
from Big Rapids, but as wagon bridges
were washed out could not transfer
passengers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-14
a PLACE FOR BARRETT.
IL Is Said Secretary ehAw Will 0iyG
Him 4 Good dob.

Ii ls Said Secretary etA~ Will oiyC
Him 4 Good dob.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Sept liza gentleman
who is well known In school work n
Des Moinss and who Is also known a.
close friend Of Secretary Of the
Treasury Shaw. Is authority for the
statement that State Superintendent
Barrett is slated by the secretary for
a fine appointment In the treasury de-
partment Of the government when he
retires from Office at the close Of the
present year.
The nature Of the appointment 70 be
given Mr.. Barrett is not announced.
but it is said the place will be one for
which he is well qualified and ono
which will be Of much importance.
When seen snd asked about
this rumor, Mr.. Barrett declared It was
all news to him. He said he had heard
nothing of the sort intimated; that he
had not made application for any ap-
pointment, and that he: felt sure AZ any
thing of the kind was under considera-
ton he would at least be given . Ant
of it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-14
KELLY PLEADS culLTe
Admits Forgery at the Postohiee at
Ottumwa.

Special to Times Republican.
Ottumwa, Sept. 14.-George r. Kelly,
who was arrested In Des Moines' the
early part. Of July for receiving and
cashing at the Ottunlwa postoffice
money order forwarded to John u.
Kelly Of this city, by his father from
Carrollton, Mo-, has plead guilty to tho
charge. Kelly. who was confined at
Keokuk. became tired of waiting for the
time OF his trial to approach 1t is said
and at his request he was taken to Des
Moines where he appeared before Clerk
William T. Macarthur, of the United
States court, acting as special COM
missioner and entered a plea of guilt
to the charge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-14
FERDlNAND's LIFE IN DANGER.
1t is Said He Has subserranean Pas

It is Said He Has Subterranean Pas.
sage Constructed at the Palace.
Berlin, Sept. 14.-An extraordinary
letter, purporting to have been written
by a Bulgarian statesman, appears IL,
kleine Journal. The writer asserts
that a subterranean passage leads from
Castle Euxinograde, where Prince
Ferdinand lives, as though besieged.
to the river, thru which the prince can
escape by water when convinced his
position is no longer tenable. 1t is
stated the Princess Clementi,1e. mother
of Prince Fedinand. saw King Edward
at Vienna, and told him tha her son
was in deplorable condition and in
danger of his life, and beg ged tn
king to have vessels In readiness to
carry him away from Bulgaria. King
Edward, it is further asserted, assured
Princess Clementine that Prince Ferdi-
nand would always find an asylum In
England.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-09-14
aRlNNELl euaGLAHiEs.
Housebreakers Enter Four Residences
and Secure Several Watches and

JeWelry.
Special to Times Republican.
Grinneu, Sept. 14.-The fairs and the
shows of last week gave an opportu-
nifty to shady men" to ply their trade.
The day before the exhibition OF the
Forepaugh Sells shows Mr.. Paul OLE
sons house east of town was thor
oughly ransacked. Bureau drawers had
been removed and their contents were
scattered upon the floor and the house
was generally demoralized. The In
truders had evidently made thorough
search, but did not secure any valua-
b.es.
Friday evening thieves entered
Charles Alleys house on Main street
hand got away with Mrs. Alleys valua-
Bile gold watch, which contained sew
eral diamond settings, ard beautiful
pearl opera glass and 4 little money.
They entered thru window on the
ground floor which unfortunately was
unlocked and removed the screen.
Mr.. A. F. Swaneyis house during the
same afternoon had evidently, from all
appearances, been looked thru, but
they got nothing for their trouble.
DR.. Somers also lost a watch apd
money the same night. the thieves en-
lering the hospital when the opportu-
nity offered because of the absence OF
the inmates at the shows.
Thieves and piekpockets were fol-
lowing in the wake Of the shows. The
constables here put several gentle
mem into the cooler" during the day.
The chief detective of Forepaugh &
Sells delivered a notorious pickpocket
from New Orleans over to the authori-
ties here for safe keeping during the
day.