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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
CONDITION UNCHANGED
Miss NevIs Who Was Shot Three Tines
BY Her Lover stu Lives.

South Norwalk. Conn. Jan. B.-The
condition OF Miss Margaret Nevils, who
was shot by her lover, William Carpenter,
last night, remained unchanged today at
the Norwalk hospital.
Two bullets, one I'm the chin and tho
other In the cheek have been extracted,
but the third which penetrated the lung
has not been located
The girl had quite high fever this
morning but the physicians do not expect
any Immediate change for the worse.
The hearing OF Carpenter which was To
have been held today, has been adjourn
ed for two or three days 20 await the out
come OF the girls Injuries. Meanwhile he
will be detained at the south Norwalk po-
lice headquarters
He expresses regret for his hasty action
and spent much OF the night in tears.
wondering what his mother who lives Ia
stanford, would think OF the affair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15

AGAINST
GUARDIAN

The hearing on the application OF Mrs.
Mary K Banigan asking for the appoint
ment OF a guardian for the person and
estate Of her husband. John Joseph Bani-
gan, was held this afternoon at o'clock
in the municipal court before Judge
Both the principals OF the case were
present ana were also represented by
counsel. John w. Hogan appearing for
Mr. Banigan and the petitioner was
by Walter F. Angel.
Very few witnesses were called, two
tenants OF dwelling houses owned by Mr..
Banigan were put on the stand TO deter
mine the fact that Mr.. Banigan derived
some income from real estate In this city.
The contention OF counsel is all over
question Of jurisdiction. Mr.. Banigan
when put upon the stand claimed legal
residence OF over three years duration at
Westerly and Mr.. Angel undertook to
prove him = resident OF this city. At $3.50
Mr. Hogan was summing up the tesu-
mony and all witnesses who were TO be
called had given evidence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
l1l TllLU sa1zn1I Uf lRDU

union was In good CONDITION with a pros
perpus outlook.
The election then took place and result
ed as Follows:
President. ID. p. MoCarthy; vice presi-
dent A E. Cameron; treasurer, p. T. Nc
Donaidl financial secretary. J. w.
Greenhalgh; corresponding and recording
secretary. J. Rosers; conductor. Nelson
Tindhall; warden. John y. Hanley; trus-
tee. Thomas EaGan; delegate 10 the
building trades council. Thos. Began,
Lewis Thorpe John Kennedy, wst Clay
ton and John McElroy.
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL.
There was a very lively session Of the
Building Trades council last evening.
The principal matters were the reports OF
the delegates to the convention held In
Westerly last Sunday and the appoint
ment OF a committee to make arrange
ments for a ball to be held very soon.
BUILDING LABORERs SESSION.
The building laborers met last evening
The session was taken UP In hearing re-
ports from the several delegates and In
voting into the body n number OF can
didates for admission. A number OF com
munlcations were received and acted upon
and then the meeting adjourned.
LEATHER WORKERS TO U.,ITB.
At the meeting OF the leather Work
ers' union last evening the chief topic
OF discussion was the organization OF
the trade In woonsocket A communica-
ton was received stating that the trade
I'm the city wished to become organized.
II has been the desire OF tho union here
that the trade all over the state be or
ganizd 80 that united action might be
taken at any time demanded by necessity.
For that reason the step taken brought
no little Joy to the members of the local
here.
All the business transacted was OF the
routine nature.
STEAM FILTERS INSTALL OFFICERS.
The chief business OF the members OF
the steam ntters' union last evening was
the installation Of officers. There was
little formslity connected with the cere-
mOny and the following men took the
oath Of once: President. Thomas Hart;
vice president William Gargin; recording
secretary, Albert n. Parker financial sec
retary. John B. stone. treasurer. Walter
u. Allen; Inspector. Charles Johnson:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15

not think II Is intended to delay matters
as interpreted abroad. but believe II
would remove the negotiations from the
hands OF the war party represented by
Admiral Alexiefr. the Russian viceroy In
the far east and enable the cxar and
Foreign Minister Lamsdorff to more
closely control them.
Continuing its anti-w campaign, the
Russ today predicts that even granting
that Russia Ia victorious there will be
Subsequent interference on the part OF
other powers and a new edltiok OF the
Berlin congrss.
Paris Jan. l5.-Immediately after the
concil today foreign minister DelCasse had
an extended conference with NJ. Neil
drofr, the Russian minister The Gus
tomary official announcement OF current
affairs took place but the confidence OF
M. DelCasses conference with the Rus
sian ambassador. led to the belief that
the situation In the far east was covered
by the ministers.
Prior to the meeting OF the cabinet the
official view was that the situation was
less critical than eight days ago when a
rupture was considered iminent. How
ever. this IL based on unofficial statements
regarding Japans reply as no official re-
port had been received up to noon con-
cersng the reply or Russian probsbly at
titude.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
SHE SEEKS NEW TRIAL
Carrie |. CIaks Controversy With John W.
Eddy Over Certain Property.

The suit OF Carrie l.. Clarke VS.. John
w. Eddy was heard by Justices Tilling-
hast, Douglas and Blodgett on the plain
tif's petition for a new trial Plaintiff
claims that the verdict for the defendant
given by jury In Judge Dubois court
was against the evidence and she also
claims that the presiding justice erred In
his rulings In the trial Of the case.
T1his In an action OF trespass In the case
for trover and conversion brought by
Carrie L. Clarke against the defendant
for the trover and conversion OF certain
household furniture and utensils In
May 1897 or on July %, tho plaintiff re-
ceiysd a bill Of sale OF all the furniture
In the house OF one Pierce, for whom
she had worked for a number OF years.
This bill Of sale OF the furniture was IN
payment OF the plaintiffs claim TOR ser
vices rendered to Pierce.
These services extended over period
Of years. on July 20 of the Same year
Pierce gave plaintiff bill or sale OF the
piano In the house. but defendant CLAIMS
that the bill OF sale dated May 70 and the
one dated July 20 were executed on the
on June 20 Pierce gave a chattel mort
gage on the property In question 70
EDDY the defendant. which was on July
20 discharged and on the next day de-
PENDANT took deed of the real estate
and personal property In tho house.
Counsel for defendant argued that II
was I'm evidence that the plainun, WON
an of not strictly temperate habits, lived
as she says, a housekeper for one Pierce
n man OF grossly Incorporate life, for
over four years without receiving one
cent as pay for her services and thaf
pierce gave her n writing because he
wanted TO leave her something when he
died. Mr.. Pierce continued TO use the
goods as before the writing was given
and ~ Is claimed after his death took all
the things she claimed out OF the house
leaving all the goods there, the conversion
OF which In alleged in the present suit
AS bills OF sale are not required 10 be
recorded In this state on the expiration
OF the frst mortgage plaintiff declares the
title to the personal property vested In
her
F. r. Owen and w. r. Richardson are
attorneys for the plaintiff and n. w. Bur
bank Is attorney for the defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
BECHTEL
TRIAL
CONTINUES
Close Cross. Examination Of
Witnesses by District Attorney.
TlOSs Blood Stains.

Allentown, Pa. Jan. 15.--In the trial to-
day Of Mrs. Catherine Betchel. as an ac-
cessory after the fact to the murder OF
her daughter Mabel, counsel for tho de-
fence continued the cross-examination of
Mrs Margaret Miller. who was on the
witness stand when court adjourned yes
terday.
Mrs. Miller testified that she observed
three blood spots on the sidewalk d.
recty In front of tho Betchel house. The
first drop. said Mrs. Miller. was about
three feet from the entrance to the area
way where Mabers body was found. The
second was two feet nearer the curb and
the third was about the same distance
from the second
Attorney Schaadt asked Mrs. Miller II
she noticed any carriage tracks In the
rear OF the Betchel house after Mabefs
body was found.
Mrs Miller said she saw carriage tracks
and added: They looked an though the
horse did not stand still"
Mrs. Miller, you said yesterday" con-
tinued Mr. Schaadt. that Tom did not
talk to Mabel Is II a fact that Tom hard
ly spoke TO any member OF the familyf"
Yes, SIR" replied the witness.
What did Mrs Bechtel say about
Tom7''
she often said I've got deaf and
dumb boy.
How was Mrs. Bechtel toward Ma
bel9''
she was too good to her. Mabel con-
trolled her mother and did as she pleas
ed
Did Mabel ever quarrel with her moth
err
''oh. yes sir. she used to swear at her
something dreadful"
Questioned by the district attorney
Mrs. Miller said she found pair OF over
alls In her yard on the day following
tho murder but she could not say they
were Thomas Bechters. The witness tes-
titled that Mrs. Bechtel and Mabel fire.
quently quarrelled about weisenberger
the mother objeoting to her daughter as-
sooiating with him.
Mrs Lizzie wieand. who lives In the
house adjoining the Bechtel home, tes-
titled that she heard nothing unsuual on
the night Mabel was murdered.
Walter Hartzen, brother OF Mrs. VILE
and said that on Monday night preced-
ing the fnding OF Mabsl's body he was
home entertaining some friends. Short
ly before midnight there were disturbed
by the loud barking OF a dog in the yard
OF the Bechtel house. IL was midnight
when his friends left the house
Did you go right TO bed after that7"
the witnessed was asked.
mot right away" replied Hartzell.
did you hear anytfdng2'
II heard the door in the Bechtel house
open and shut"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15

The following unions win hold sessions
tonight:
carpenters District Council, Labor
temple ~
Iron Workers, Labor temple.
IAnemen. Haniey building.
Plumbers, Labor temple.
Ceramic workers, Labor temple.
PRESIDENT REMEMBERED.
The session OF the Iron Moldsrs union
No. Al. was held last evening In the
Labor temple The delegates 10 the
Central Labor union reported stating the
progress made by the committee having
In charge the label bazaar 10 be held
very soon. The bazaar is TO be In the
nature of a display OF all the unions OF
which such articles can be obtained.
Trade reports showed there had been
an increase I'm the business OF the sew
eral trades over the past week. When
the regular business had been transacted
the body went into executive session
over which Business Agent Bryant pre-
sided. In very neat speech In which
he eufogixed the president, David j.
Moran and stated the esteem and respect
In which ne is held and OF the good that
he has been 10 the union. In behalf of
the body be presented the president
gold badge OF handsome design.
The badge is in design. the official but
ton OF the union. iil the form OF wreath
surrounding the letters 7 M. u. Sus-
pended from this by means OF several
links is a bar upon which is Inscribed.
president David j. Moran"
The preslaent responded in feeling
manner ac1 epting the present and thank
Ing the members OF the union for the
manifesto tons OF their good will
T1NsMITHs ELECT OFFICERS.
There was a meeting OF the Tinsmiths
~ the Labor Temple last evening OF
which the principal business was the cleo
tion OF officers.
There WIS a communication read from
the general president, Mr. Patterson,
which stated that he was unable 90 be
present az the election as he had prom
ised but would be on hand at the time OF
the INSTALLATION which occurs on the
fourth Thursday OF the month. II was
voted that this meeting be made a special
event and a smoker be held.
All the trade reports showed that the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

John N. Jewett. president OF the Chi
cago Historical society In dead at Chi
cago from heart disease. He was 7s
years old.
Boulder. Colo. Jan. 15.--Capt. Rich
mond p. Hobson has arrived at Boulder.
Colo. and is now ut the bedside OF his
mother. The condition OF Mrs. Hobson
is stu very serious
Commodore w. Dunssan. u. &. N, re-
tired. is dead at his homo at Baltimore
He was born In 1886. During the Spanish
war he was member OF one OF the navy
department advisory boards.
Butch" Riley, who shot c. c. McMil-
Ian, near Tallulah, Miss, Tuesday night.
was not lynched as reported Riley died
al home~from the effects Of n pistol shot
wound In the body inflicted by MCMILLAN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15

'>Our conditions" said the minister.
',are practically summed up In the con-
cluding portion OF the state departments
announcement regarding the China-Am-
srican treaty. For these principles to
which Secretary Hay says the United
States is irrevocably committed we are
willin gto go 70 war unless Russia will
consent to give us a definite pledge that
she too adheres 10 the open door, and
Chinese sovereignty In Manchuria."
WITHOUT LOSS OF PRESTIGE.
Berlin, Jan. B.-The Japanese minister
and all the stan OF the legation attended
the Russian ambass r's new years re-
ception, yesterday. eunt Osten-Sacken.
the Russian ambassador. and M.
Inouyne. the Japanese minister, con-
versed animatedly for a quarter OF an
hour 10 the entertainment OF the OBJ
serving diplomats.
Japan's reply as outlined in these dis
patches yesterday Is considered as offer
Ing Russia a way out OF the difficulty
without loss OF prestige.
TO BE TRANSFERRED?
St. Petersburg. Jan 1h-The diplo-
mats here regard favorably the sugges-
tion 10 transfer the Russo Japanese ne
gotiations to st. Petersburg. They do
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
ALMOST CAUSED STRIKE
Employment Of Non-unlon Experts on Sub
Vay Work Threatened Trouble.

New York. Jan. l5.-Trouble over the
which for a time Threatened TO tie up pro-
gress In the rapid transit subway. has
been partially adjusted and no further
trouble IL expected.
final settlement Is probable at
meeting of the arbitration committee and
representatives OF both parties.
The dispute originated In the employ
ment OF non union experts In work with
which the unionists were not familiar. II
threatened for a time to involve 3cCo men
employed in the subway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
MASTER APPOINTED
VIII Pass Upon Claims Presented Against
American Tubing and Webbing Co.

Upon the petition OF Lorin NJ Cook,
ESQ, and Willard G. Perkins. receivers
of the American Tubing g. Webbing Co.
for Instructions OF the appellate division
Of the supreme court, relative to the al
lowance OF claims and the contesting OF
certain claims by other parties having
claims against the same insodverit con-
cern. has appointed G. Frank Parkhurst,
ESQ, master TO pass upon all claims
that may be presented.
All parties claiming to be creditors are
required to produce their books and
papers before their master and to be ex-
amined under oath, II the master require
sucn examination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15

guard Henry Carpenter; corresponding
secretary, Patrick McNiff; auditing COM
mittee, Charles McManus, Patrick Nc
Mn, John Quinn; delegates TO the build
ing trades council. John McHenry, WI
liam Gargin. Walter ID. Allen and Pat
rick McNifr
A NEW IDEA IN ORGANIZATION.
The executive board OF the Retail
Clerks union will meet tonight for the
purpose OF comforting with Third Vice
President Wheeler as TO the best methods
for accomplishing the complete organiza-
ton Of the clerks OF the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
BANK RESUMES
Wlndham County National Bank Rsopsned
Its Doors Today Capital UnImpaIred.

Danielson. Conn, Jan. 1.-THE Wind
ham County National Bank. resumed
business today after having been closed
for several weeks on account of receiver
ship proceedings which were terminated
yesterday In the Superior court at Hart
ford.
The new directors have issued a state
ment saying that all the banks books
have been carefully examined and that
after charging of all worthless paper and
scaling In value all doubtful paper, Il has
been ascertained not only that the capital
OF $4,000 is unimpaired bsrt that there
IL a surplus Of 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
ALAS | POOR PATERSON.
New Jersey City Again Has Big Blaze City
Seems a Hoodoo.

Paterson. ". j.. Jan. 16-Ths biggest
blaze seen in Patterson since the great
fire OF Feb eth. 1901 occurred today when
the Mating house OF the Hlnchcain Brew
ing company at Governor and Ann
streets, was destroyed The building
with the FIVE story brick structure 100
by 30 feet
II contained 100000 bushels Of hops and
barley and a large quantity OF machinery
Of the improved type. The loss is esti-
mated at 100000. Former mayor John
Hincholiff Is president OF the Hinchcuff
Brewing company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
BRAKEMAN KILLED
Thomas 0'Brsn, Employs Of the N. y, N.
n. & n. Railroad, Struck BY Train.

Now York. Jan. 15.--rhomas O'Brien of
Bridgeport, Conn. q brakeman employed
by the New York. Now Haven and Hart
ford railway was killed early today on
the structure of the Third avenus
elevated railroad near the station at
ls3rd street and Willis avenue. O'Brien
had just returned to the city on his train
and 1t Is thought was killed by the third
rail while walking across the structure.
The body was struck by a train and
was badly mangled. II was necessary
to raise the car on Jacks TO remove st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
Buys SKULL
BADLY
CRUSHED
Young Hutchinson Fatally In
juTed While Gathering Coal
Along Railroad Tracks.

While picking up coal on the railroad
in an effort to replenish the slender stock
OF his family. James Hutchinson, IS
years old. was fatally injured by being
struck and Knocked down by n switch
engine at Pawtucket
IL II thought his head came In con-
tact with the front step OF tho locomo-
tive. His skull was found TO have been
fractured when he arrived at the hos
pital. and no hope Is held out for his
recovery. He is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
James Hutchinson OF Central Falls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
TOWARDS VERMONT
Escaped Prisoners From 0annemora Making
Their Way Cross Country.

Plattsburg. n. ", Jan. B,-Two escaped
convicts from Dannemora prison.
Roberts and Stewart. were seen In this
city by a man named Lagoy. early to-
day
Lagoy says the mon wore part OF their
striped prison clothes and Acknowledged
they escaped from prison They inquired
their way across the country toward
Vermont Officials are searching for
the men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
FOR DEFENDANT
Verdict Returned BY Jury In Case Of Judd
Against Union Railroad Co.

This afternoon jury in Judge wilbur's
court returned a verdict for the defend
ant In the case OF Peter Judd vs.. Union
railroad. Mr.. Judd sued TO recover $500
damages for injuries due 20 his befrS
thrown from his wagon on Olneyvile
square. Defendant denied there was
any negligence on the part OF It's ser
wants In the accident which occurred.
Henry w. Hayes was counsel for the
defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
MUNICIPAL COURT.

At the regular session OF the municipal
court today before Judge Sphinx. the petit
ton for the appointment OF an admints-
traitor OF the estate of Edward g. Rhodes
was granted.
Taber, Howard e Adams, Raymond p.
Eddy and Albsrt II. Reynolds were ao-
cepted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
27 DAYS OVERDUE.

Boston. Jan B--J. g. c. Conant q ca,
owners OF the three masted schooner
Joseph r. Hawthorn. said today that the
vessel In twenty seven days overdue on
her trip from Jacksonviile, V7a.. to Port
land, Ne. Although fears are fe't for the
safety OF the schooner. her owners hesi-
tate TO believe that she is actually lost
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
WORRY AUTHORITIES.

Chicago. Jan. i5.--At the end OF two
days spent without result In the car barn
murder case have accepted fourth jury
to try tho bandits Otto Roeski accused OF
completely I'm the plot TO release his broth
er from Jail. was token into court and re-
leased on bonds furnished by his uncle
and aunt. Extra details OF detectives
were placed in court and tho supply OF
nrearms at the jall was increased
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
rIAOIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black. prepared by
GEORGE oRMsBr. Wig Maker ana
hsirworker iss fremont street Boston
IL 10 simple. safe and easily applied: con-
tains no lead poisons; use II once ana
you viii never use any other. BLANDINO
q BLANDINo, 81 Wsybossst street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
NOTED MICRoSConST DEAD.

Chicago, Jan, 6.-Dr. Harry /. Tolman.
who had national reputation az q Micro
scopist, is dead. age B years.
In the capacity Of microscopic expertD DIR.
Tolrnan was a witness In tho Davts will
case in Montana. and Melinsux murder
trial In New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
japanese Minis er HayaShi Not
Hopeful of Result II Last Note to
RuSSia-Paris Thinks the Stu
alton Less Critical.

LONDON JAN 1s-rHH MINISTER, hoo
REPRESENTATIVE ASSOCIATED
I CERTAIN DECLARATION OF
SUGGESTS NATURALIZATION
MENTION
NEGOTIATIONS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
JURY AWARDS PLAINTIFF $40.

Plaintiff was given a verdict In Judge
Johnson's court today In the case of Ann
Clark vs Thomas v. Clark for $50.
Mrs. Clark claimed the defendant broke
down two division fences and then put
UP a wire fence two OF three feet on her
land
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
10 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

rake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II Il fails
TO cure. f. w. Groves signature Is ON
each box ESQ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
FINANCIAL
New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by N GUSTS
FLETCHER q CO.. street moor. baniSsn
Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15
Tho Cetton Market.

Reported for The News by DAVIS a
DAVIS, Banigsn Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-15

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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

a smercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physic-
ians, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and
is taken internally, acting directly up
on the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t
is taken internally and made in To-
ledo, O.. by F. J. Cheney & Co. Tes-
timonials free.
Sold by all druggists. Price IS per
bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-16

took fright and threw it's rider, but
happily the snake was alarmed, and
made off as fast as possible. The
consul escaped with a severe shock and
a lacerated hand.
The civil governor. to whose knoWl-
edge the escape of the reptiles had
come. ordered the municipal guards
out, and in short time 200 armed
men were in pursuit. A regular battue
was organized, the guards beating up
the whole of the park in systematic
style.
The chase lasted practically all day,
and finally toward the evening hours,
the guards observed a long serpentine
body ridden among the grass. Cautious
~ they gathered around. and for a
quarter of an hour poured a hail of
shot.