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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
WANTS NEW TRIAL.
Old Colony Street Railway Company Would
Reopen Woods Case.

The petition OF the Old Colony Street
Railway for new trial OF the case in
which Il was Fued by John Carter Brown
Woods and his chauffeur for alleged negli-
gence, which resulted in collision be-
tween an electric car and the automobile
in which the plaintiffs were riding was
heard in the United States court today.
The collision happened in Seekonk near
the Hopkins stock farm, several years
ago and both the occupants OF the auto
claimed damages to compensate them for
the injuries received and for expense OF
medical attendance and nursing. When
the case was up for trial in the common
pleas division OF the supreme court be-
for a jury, Mr.. Woods was awarded $42o0
at that time. and MIR. Ennis got si742.
Hurlburt Jones a Cabot OF Boston and
w. +. Sheffield OF Newport appeared for
the Old Colony Street railway In it's oon-
tention for a new trial and their motion
was opposed by John w. Hogan. attorney
for the plaintiffs IN the original case.
Judge Brown has the matter under oon-
s1deration. the counsel having completed
their arguments about p m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26

children declaring that as he had plenty
OF money she and the children were en-
titled 10 generous provisions. Hugh j.
Carroll, counsel for Mrs. Hand, asks a
counsel fee OF $1,000
Mr. Hand proved a very interesting wit
ness and had 10 be called % order several
times. He showed himself possessed OF
considerable native wit though many OF
his remarks were decidedly coarse.
He declared he loved his children. but
that his wife would drive any man to
drink. All his troubles he laid to her
inordinate desire for money.
Hand declared that II he had the key
TO the United States treasury and gave
Il 10 his wife she would be agreeable,
and when the treasury was emptied she
would be displeased until sne got at an
other treasury. Mr. Fitzgerald tried 70
restrain his client, but failed in his ef-
forts TO do 80. Mr.. Hand would talk
right along until Judge Tillinghast's s
patience was exhausted.
Asked II his wife did not have money
saved up. he answered: she is foxy.
she has IL In the old woman's name"
Hand declared that since the reconcilia-
tion after former divorce proceedings he
had given his wife $4,000.
Judge Tillinghast asked for particulars
and Hand said he gave her $500 and sos
a week. Then Hand said: Her brother
Tom is a thief; he robbed before knew
him. There's a chance for law suit"
During the DISCRIMINATION OF Hand
he had some warm words with Mrs.
Hands counsel and declared that all he
made was $1,000 year, of which sum he
was willing 10 give her one-half. Hand
said: "If she could get the stuff she
would not care IL l went to states
prison"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26

PLEAD To
TRUE BILLS

Parties out on bail, who were indicted
by the grand jury appeared in Judge
wiTbur's court to plead.
olin Hill. indicted for soliciting insur-
anoe for a company not authorized 10 do
business in this state appeared and
pleaded not guilty. He gave bail In the
sum OF 5000.
This case was presented to the grand
jury by the insurance commissioner Mr.
Hill represents other companies that are
reputable and for years has been promi-
nent in business circles
Among the other parties who pleaded
today were the following:
John F. Martin. indicted for larceny
from the B. II. Gladding company, was
placed on probation. after pleading nolo
contendre. This was done on the recon-
mendation OF the company.
John Kenney. a railroad man. indicted
for selling beer on Sundays TO other rail-
road men, on pleading nolo contendre
was placed on probation.
John Hayden. indicted for maintaining
liquor nuisance. was placed on proba-
ton.
George o. Carter and Adelard Laden
ceur. indicted for breaking and entering
shop and larceny. on pleading nolo
contendre was placed on probation:
Herbert V. Nettleton, indicted for
breaking and entering a shop in the
night time and larceny. was placed on
probation.
Abraham TaberslSy. breaking and en-
tering, placed on probation.
William Crofton Indicted for breaking
and entering the shop OF the George II.
Dover company. pleaded nolo. and was
placed on probation.
The following parties failed 70 appear
and plead and were defaulted; Henry
Fox. Francesca Dl PAM, Dennis Milon
Charles Redhill and Michael McNally.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
NUGGETS OF NEWS,

The infantry barracks at Sebastapol.
which cost s2Sooo. have been condemned
rs dangerous
Fire today destroyed 80 cars and the car
barn Of the Cincinnati Traction company
at Cincinnati, o. Loss SO ooo
A deed conveying all the property Of
the Michigan Telephone company 10 the
Michigan state Telephone company as the
assignee OF y. ". Morris the purchaser
under foreclosure has been filed I'm the
Office OF the register of deeds NJ Detroit.
The whaling bark Guy Head has sailed
for a cruise In the Arctic from san Fran
cisco. She will be tho only sailing vcs-
scl in the northern waters this aRSon IN
search Of bone and ivory
Armed brfgands surrounded Barlatins-
ky's villst at Batoun. Russia. during the
night and fired volleys at its occupants,
who returned tho fire. driving or their as
snilante. No one was injured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
The FIELD - OF LABOR

The following unions will hold sessions
tonight and tomorrow:
Providence Typographical union. No SO,
Labor temple.
Sausage Makers. Labor temple
General Teamsters. Labor temple.
Coal Teansters. jewelers. hall.
Bartenders. 76 Dorrance street.
PROVIDENCE CENTRAL TRADES.
The first business at the meeting OF the
Providence Central Trades and Labor
union was the seating OF the delegates
from the Stationary Engineers union
A communication was then read from
bthe Clothing Workers union OF Roches-
ter, n. Y. stating that the locals there
had been out on strike for six months.
and that IL was learned that one of the
firms In this city was using the goods
made there now on the unfair list As
eistance was asked Of the Central body
here. and IL was requested that com
mittee be appointed 10 walt on the firm
In question 10 ask them to refrain from
using the goods any longer till after the
difficulties were settled.
The matter was referred to the griev-
fance committee.
The Retail Clerks delegation reported
city, emphasizing the fact that a busi-
ness agent had now been appointed 20
conduct the bulk Of the business OF the
body. The gentleman appointed. Mr. j.
Lionel Guild. was then introduced to the
body. and made a brief set OF remarks.
In speaking of the Retail Clerks union
1ir. Guild said that opportunity for the
clerks was never better than az present.
and IN n very few months IL was hoped
that IL would be the largest body OF men
tn the city and the International would
be one Of the largest in the country.
The Bartenders union made a lengthy
report upon the condition OF the craft.
emphasizing the fact that the names OF
the firms on the unfair list ought 20 be
read of at every session OF the union.
The Engineers union asked for the un-
seating OF the delegates Of one OF the
other locals. if certain conditions named
at the time were not compiled with with
in the next 30 days. The matter was dis
cussed at some length and finally re-
ferred.
The union then listened 20 remarks
from w II. Miller Of the Central Trades
and LABOR union Of Richmond. Va, who
spoke In the interest Of the Tobacco
Workers union. He said that in his sec
don OF the country that local was one OF
the strongest and the men affiliated felt
the conditions imposed by the Tobacco
Trust perhaps more than did those OF any
section where tobacco WIS not one OF the
staple products and where one OF the
largest crafts was not directly depend
ent upon me conditions.
The sentiments Of speaker were en-
1or~sd and the greetings OF the local
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26

ferred TO the grievance committee for
later action
There We're also several visitors at the
meeting who were allowed few mo-
ments each for the making OF speeches.
The remainder OF the meeting was de-
voted 20 talks OF general nature. one
OF the most interesting topics being the
probable passage OF several OF the bills
now before the assembly. The meeting
then adjourned.
OTHER MEETINGS.
Among the unions last evening there
were bat two other meetings. that OF
the Ianenen and that OF the The Layers.
These sessions were taken UP with a dis
cussion OF the prospects OF the crafts
for the season. The remainder OF the
time was taken up with reports and
routine matters. after which the sessions
came 20 a close.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26

here sent to the body in Richmond
Mr.. Philip Harris OF the Garment Work
ers of Boston was then allowed tho floor
and addressed the union upon the sub.
ject OF the union label
The question OF the best means OF get
ting the names of the unfair firms be-
fore the labor public was thoroughly
aired and II was decided TO appoint a
committee 10 procure a blackboard upon
which the names OF all such firms was to
he advertised. The committee consisted
OF Nfessrs Agnew and Ripley.
A special communication was read from
Mr.. Weitze OF the Bottlers' International
and we'll digested. The matter OF the
Jurisdiction OF the teamsters was ably
discussed but II was decided TO abide by
the decision OF the Louisville convention
which was ratified by the convention In
Boston.
The rendering OF the trade reports Of
the various delegates concluded the ses-
sion.
PLUMBERS SHORT MEETING
There was meeting OF the Plumbers
union last evening in the Labor Temple,
but there was nothing more than the
ordinary routine OF matters discussed
The reason for the scarcity of business
OF Importance was the transfer Of the
most OF it to the fine meeting which Is
held once every month. AZ tneSe sessions
10 is compulsory that every one be in at
tendance 50 that each man may know
for himself what Il being done in the
local Last evening the most OF the time
was devoted 20 the payment OF the tdlls
that came due and the hearing OF some
Of the minor reports.
A short general discussion followed, af-
ter which the meeting cloeed =,
IRON WORKERS UNION.
Last evening there was a very warm
session OF the Iron Workers union.
though the business was mostly Of the
routine sort.
The membership committee reported
several applications 10 be considered. but
these we're deferred to a later meeting
The delegates 20 the Central body re-
ported upon the proceedings OF the last
meeting and then bore instructions from
the local to the meeting ~ the union
last evening.
Several communicat were received
from locals IN other sections Of the
country. stating the conditions under
which they were all working. Several
strikes were on I'm various sections. but
that the meu were all doing as well as
could be expected under the circum-
stances.
Several Of the communications were re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
SULLY HAS
PERSONAL
COUNSEL

New York. March @.-Daniel ]. Suly
the failed cotton speculator. said today
that he had secured John r. Dos Passos
as principal counsel. 10 whom the prose-
cution Of a suit again Edwin Hawley
could not be In any sense dLstastefui
Edwin Hawley is president OF the Iowa
Central and Minneapolis and St. Louis
railroads and Is one OF the capitalists
whose names have been mentioned re-
Gently as the hackers Of the Sully bull
campaign.
Mr.. sully gave out a formal statement
setting forth his reasons for securing per-
sonal counsel. Mr. Hawley also gave out
a statement IN which he declared that no
relations existed between himself and Mr.
sullys firm other than those OF customer
and broken
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
CLAIMS s25OO FOR INJURIES
Basis for Suit by Mr.. Munyon Against Con.
solIdated Road.

Albert z. Munyon claims that on Dec.
20. 1903, the gates we're UP at the rail-
road crossing in Pawtucket on Dexter
street. and owing to this condition he
drove on TO the railroad tracks, his horse.
wagon and himself were struck by a
train He declares in n suit brought
against the New York. New Haven and
Hartford Railroad company TO recover
$500 that his leg and hip were very badly
injured, and that he has been unable TO
work since the accident.
His injuries, he declares, were due to
no fault or lack of care on his part, but
were solely due TO the defendant COR
poration not having It's gate lowered as
a train was about 10 pass
Page. Page and Cushing are attorneys
for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
WOMAN IS
KILLED BY
HUSBAND

Boston, March 26--Mrs Dora Brown. a.
years OF age. was shot and killed by her
husband, Frank Brown. at their home In
Roslindale, this afternoon.
The murderer then tried 10 kill himself
by firing a bullet into his head just be-
hind the right ear.
He is in a critical condition. No motive
for the crime was apparent The weapon
used was a IS calibre revolver.
Brown is 45 years OF age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
RUMFORD
COMPANY
CHARTERED

Articles OF Incorporation were filed to-
day with Secretary OF State Bennett by
the Rumford company for a charter the
incorporators named being L. Horsford
Farlow OF Cambridge. Mass: Cornelius
Sweetland of Providence. Andrew F1ske
OF Weston, Mass; Elery II. Wilson OF
East Providence and Newton D. Arnold
OF Providence.
They are to deal in real estate mer-
chandise. etc, and have an office in the
city OF Providence.
The charter calls for only 5000 capt.
talization.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
DIVORCE ALLOWANCE.


The following divorce allowances were
entered in Judge Dubois court today
Alice Geer VS.. Anson L Geer, $40 a
week for support. $40 for witness fees
and SIS for counsel fees
Priscilla Trainor VS.. Thomas T. Trainor
s. a week and SIS for counsel fees
Alice c. Mosby VS.. Isaac r. Mosby, IS
a week and s25 counsel fees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
FALL RIVER MAN FOUND
DEAD IN ROOM AT HOME

Fall River, Mass. March @-Royai
Ferris, aged about 20. a maohinist, was
found dead on the floor Of his room here
today Death was due TO natural causes
He is said 20 leave a widow and chill
dren in New Hampshire
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26

Judge Tillinghast patiently heard a lot
OF testimony but did not decide on the
amount Mrs. Hand should have. He will
announce his decision later.
Mrs. Hand declared that she could not
md cottage suitable for herself and
children at a rental OF less than $1,000 a
year. She declared that II would take
nearly 500 a week 10 enable her to live as
she had been living.
This included keeping OF horses and car
riages. Mr.. Carroll asked number OF
questions about the horses and Judge TIL
iinshast was led 20 say. You don't ask
for a saddle horse, Mr.. Carroll?"
Mrs. Hand was asked in cross -examina-
ton II she did not know her husbands In
come was but 5000 a year and she re-
piled he had told her the profits OF the
brewery were 50 per cent. Mr.. Fitzgerald
asked II she did not know the brewery
was mortgaged. Mrs. Hand replied that
she could explain about those mortgages.
Mr.. Hand from his place in court said
Explain" Mrs. Hand then declared that
her husband had told her he did not
wish another brewery in town, so the
mortgages were kept on. The brewery
had mortgages on other properly, she de-
clared
Mrs. Hand declared that all the cash
she had was about s1no-She had left her
husband because she took sick from
fright. After their reconciliation her hus-
band had given her sos a week. but later
clared that the nurse who came to aid
her In her illness left because OF fear OF
Mr.. Hand
Mrs Hand told OF the necessities OF her
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
MINERS KILLED
BY FALLING GAGE

"A "a SHAFT
THEIR LIVES BY
BODIES HAVE TAKEN FROM THE DEBRIS AT TIE
ENGINEER STATES THERE WERE SIX or EIGHT MEN IN
is IN
ONE Es-
coLLERY LOCATED AT DoRRANcETowN FEW
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
NIL DIGIT JUDGMENTS.

The following nil dicit Judgments were
A. G. Dutton Lumber company va.
George A Youlden. Book account, $500.
Dwight Seabury VS.. Fred A. Thomas.
Book account. $3.50
Textile Finishing Machine company
rs. Cooper Mercerizing company, sl3s5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
HURT IN COLLISION.
DonneIIy Sues Pearson for $1,000 DAM
ages-Horses Ran AWAY.

Terrence Donnelly OF Pawtucket. has
sued j. o. Pearson OF North Atteboro.
10 recover $1,000 Donnelly claims that
Pearson left on the streets OF Pawtucket
mhitcbed. two vicious horses that he
knew were apt 10 run away.
The horses did run away and. colliding
with plaintiffs wagon. he was thrown out
and badly injured.
Peter J. Quinn is attorney for the plain
tiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
WILL DOCK TOMORROW.

New York, March 26.-The American
line steamer St Louis from Southampton
for New York was reported In wireless
telegraph communication with Nantucket
lightship at 1880 a. m. VIII probably dock
about a. m. tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
KOENlG ALBERT IN COLLISION.

Genoa. March 26.--The North German
Lloyd steamer Koenig Albert which came
on here after transferring Emperor VIII
liam 10 ihs imperial yacht Hohenzollern
az Naples. was in collision at the entrance
10 the harbor with the Norwegian steam
or Stella. Some of the Koenig Albert $
plates we're bent
The Slcilia was last reported sailing
from the Tyne, March s. for a spanish
port
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
BIG FIRE RAGING IN NEW YORK
CONTINUED from page One. }

Eighteen fremen who were working
their way into the Adams Express com
pany's building had a rema rl0ably narrow
escape from being crushed by falling
walls.
They had just entered the building from
the Trinity place side when the three
upper floors caved In and fell with a
crash. just as the men gained the street.
With the collapse OF the floors the FIRE
bazed UP more hercey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
N. Y. WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.

New York. March %.-weeioy bank
statement Loans. increase, sse44- 200: de-
poslts. Increase. 81. ga. SOC: circulation.
81. 800 legal tenders increase s.. 81. 800 T:
specie, increase t4S 800: surplus, reserve.
81, ,4es.sD: Increase s15s. 80: ex-United
States deposits. ss,s56.eoo; increase. ST.
b22 $50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
The NICKEL PLATE ROAD AGAIN
| SELLING Low RATE COIONIST
IICkEIS TO ThE PACIFIC COAST

Tickets on sale every day. March LIST
TO April 80th. at rate OF s42.5o from Buff
faio. These tickets are good In our trans
continental tourist sleepers, and via any
route desired beyond Chicago. For full
particulars see local agents or write l..
=. Burgess, N. Il. p. A. Boston. Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
CYCLONE CAUSES
DEATH AND RUIN.

MARCH as-A CYCLONE CAUSED WIDE
2 AND a. DOING AN
LINES WE'RE DESTROYED
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
HAND DIVORCE CASE
AGAIN BEFORE COURT

APPLICATION OF MRS.
DIVORCE FROM HER MILLIONAIRE
PAwTuckET BREWER, COUNSEL
SUPPORT
WITNESS
CONTINUED DRUNKEN
NOT SEEK AHso.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting OF The stockholders
OF the Consumers Coal co. will be held
at the Office Of the Company. In room
21s. Industrial Trust building. In the
city Of Providence. on Tuesday, April
5th. 1904. at ? y. m. for the election of
officers for the ensuing year
Transfer books wifi be closed on the
2sth day Of March and will be rcopencd
on the 9Th day OF April
JOHN u. TURNER. Secretary,
Providence. r. l.. March 2eth, 1904
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
The Cotton Market.

Reported for he News by DAVIS &
DAVIS, Banigan Building.
yester-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
The New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by ~. CURTIS
FLETCHER e. Co, street floor. Banlgan
DtlfldipQ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-28
SPORTING.

Tommy Guiheen did not rank in the first
division of the New England league as a
hitter but on total bases he was among
the best of the bunch, hitting for % two
baggers, - triples and four home runs.
Raftery of Haverhill was the only play
er who led Guiheen in three baggers
and Van Zant of Nashua the only one
who had more home runs. he having
batted out six. Only seven players in
the league eXcelled the veteran Hick-
ey of Lowell as a batsman, his per-
centage being BIZ with total of $50.
West Point defeated Yale Saturday 12
to g. The cadets scored the first time on
blocked kick and the second on a FUN
BILE Yale gained far more ground by
rushing than the West Pointers, and
gave a better indication of strength than
Harvard did against the same team. Har-
ward kept her slate clean for the season
to date by defeating the Carlisle Indi-
ans II to O. Dartmouth beat Holy Cross
Is to 4. Princeton rolled up 60 points
against Lehigh, and Pennsylvania downed
Columbia - to 0. Tufts and University
OF Vermont were tied, to G, at Burling-
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-28
O. j. PRA7 7.
CHURCH AND FRATERNITY.

The Ladies' Enterprise society will
meet with Mrs. Phelps, Chestnut street,
next Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Epworth league will hold a Hal
lowe'en party at w. ii. Winslow's in
Centreville next Monday evening Home
made candy will be sold.
Unitarian church, Rev. e. Q. S. Os-
good, pastor Service every Sunday at
1890; Sunday school at 11.45. Theme
for next Sunday, THE Curse of Shimei."
Universalist church. Reignold K. Mar
win, minister. Morning worship at 1890
o'clock, subject of sermon, THE Su-
premacy of Faith" Sunday school at
11.45 a. m, senior union at D. m.
Centre Congregational church, Rev.
II. r. Miles, pastor. Morning service at
1890. The pastor will speak upon the
in Des Moines. Sunday school at IL As /;
Christian Endeavor meeting at p. m.
First Baptist church, George B. Law
son, minister Morning worship at 10. 80,
subject of sermon, THE Friend of Sin
ners'; Bible school at 70; evening service
at Z. subject SELF Control" fourth in Sc
ries to young people. At the evening
service the choir will be assisted by
Carl Leitsinger, cornetist.
Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. F..
w. Lewis pastor, residence SO High
street. Preaching services next Sunday
at 1890 a. m. and p. m; Bible school
at 11.45; Epworth league prayer meeting
at 6. General class meeting next Tues
day evening; junior Epworth league
Wednesday afternoon at SIS; church
prayer meeting Friday evening. A cor
dial welcome to all.
The woman's auxiliary of the Y. M.
C. A. will hold window market at the
association rooms on Saturday after
noon, Oct. 20, from until o'clock, when
home made jellies, pickles and canned
fruits will be on sale. The regular meet
ing of the auxiliary will occur the fol-
lowing Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock
at the same place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-10-28

Carl Moody Of st. Adams, while hunt
ing deer Monday, tripped and fell and
his double barreled shot gun was dis
charged, tearing away three fingers OF
his right hand and mangling the rest OF
the hand.
II. II. Stanley of Burlington. midship-
man at the United States naval academy
at Annapolis, Nd, has resigned owing
to the weakness of his eyes caused by
over-study. Last spring he was granted
leave on account of his eyes, but they
showed no Improvement
Fire Tuesday night destroyed livery
stable connected with the Van Ness
House at Burlington and burned seven
horses. The hotel was saved by the eff
forts Of firemen, some of whom had mar
row escapes from injury. The damage
is estimated at $4,000; fully insured