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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
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Old CASE R-VVED.
Washington Building Trust Company Sues
Through Its Receiver.

The affairs of the Washington Building
Trust company OF Washington, d. c.,
which were once familiar topics of con-
versauon In certain circles, are again
brought to notice by a suit filed by the
receiver of the corporation which became
insolvent In 1895, against r. H. Knowles.
declared to be resident OF the neighbor-
hood Of Westerly.
Edmund b. Evans is receiver and he
declares that In 1894 Mr. Knowles who
then resided In North stonington, Conn.
subscribed for 80 shares of the Wash
ington Building Trust and agreed TO pay
500 a share therefor
Mr. Evans say Mr.. Knowles never paid
for this stock and that he still refuses
to pay for II, though he has been given
ample opportunity 20 80 do Mr.. Evans.
therefore. sues Mr.. Knowles TO recover
$1,000
E. ID. Bassett ts attorney for the re-
ceiver.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
Mind WAS
SOUND, SAY
DOCTORS
More Testimony Taken In tho
Contested viii Case Of
Caleb I. Potter.

The contest over the will OF Caleb Y.
Potter was continued in Juuge Wilbur $
court. today. About all day was taken up
with the examination of witnesses as to
Mr.. Potter's physical and mental condi-
ton during the last two years OF his
life.
DIR. Dan o. King OF Auburn and DR..
McCsw OF this city. gave strong tes-
timony In support OF Mr. Potter's clear
ness OF mind. as did also DR.. Perkins. Mr..
Potter made two wills previous to the
one now In controversy. One OF these
was made In 1859 and the other in 1895.
DIR. Jay Perkins testified ne visited
Caleb Y. Potter. Jan. 81. 1902 and found
him doing beside the stove. Witness had
long talk with the testator at the re-
quest OF c. Alvin Potter. This was the
time an effort was being made to secure
a guardian for Caleb DR. Perkins talked
with the old man about the latter's bust
ness and his family. In the opinion OF
witness Caleb was OF sound mind
DIR. Perkins was Cross examined at
considerable length by Gen. Brennan.
Witness did not think that hard physician
work tended TO weaken the mind Wit
nes was but one hour with Caleb Potter.
He further stated that Mr.. . otter did not
tell the amount Of his property.
Gen. Brennan cited many examples of
Caleb Potter and DR. Perkins said these
instances would be evidence OF somewhat
OF weakening OF the mind. DR. Per-
klns declared though that memory was
not all
Rev. Harry c. Lowden, pastor OF the
Auburn Free Baptist church was next
called. He met Caleb through church du-
ties. At about the time OF the applica-
ton for guardian witness declared Caleb
Sot IN I'm, A0vtt
can expect me 10 know him (referring TO
his grandson) when he don't speak and
my eyesight being so poor / can't see
him
The witness had n good deal OF dirl-
Guilty In making Caleb recognize him Just
after the trial in the probate court but
Caleb finally said he thought N was the
voice OF the elder.
There was a brief recess at this point
and on the courts recalling the jury Rev.
Mr.. Lowden was recalled and told Of a
conversation In 1907 and 1902 on church
finances. Caleb told him he was not in a
position To give as much as formerly be-
cause he had divided his ready money
between his two sons and could only give
t25. Witness declared that he was not--at-
isfled with this and reminded Caleb OF the
mortgage he held on the parsonage FL
nally the witness got 800 from Caleb and
the next year after about as much trou-
bic secured a like sum
Daniel A. Winsor succeeded Rev Mr.
Dowden as n witness. Mr. Wlnsor lived
near Caleb and saw him for the last time
Jan. 2. 1902. lie had az that time n talk
with Caleb which assured him that the
latter was ell right Caleb said I'm the
course OF an hours conversation that IL
his eyes were only good he would like
TO go into the woods and do some chop
ping.
Joseph ID. Ashworth lived in the same
house with one OF Caleb's sons. Had on
that account frequently seen the old man
and had a talk about the time OF the an
plication for a guardian In which Caleb
showed he was Of sound mind. in tho
opinion OF Mr.. Ashworth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
G. ". GOFF'S FUNERAL
nctlm Of Accident al Wexford Junction
Was Buried Today.

The funeral OF George w Goff. who
was accidentally killed while az work
for the New York New Haven a. Hart
ford Railroad company az Wexford
Junction. was held from his late home
In East Providence today. There was a
large number Of relatives and friends
present, some OF whom came from Maine
and Massachusetts,
The funeral sermon was preached by
Rev. II. c. Dana OF 81. Marya Episcopal
church. East Providence. There was a
large number OF handsome floral tributes
from relatives and friends OF Mr. gor.
The funeral procession was a long one.
there being considerably more than A
score OF carriages In the line
lnterment was at the Riverside ceme-
terry. Two sons and two nephews OF the
deceased acted as pail bearers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
THROUGH FLAMES
Mother Pilots Her -Four Children Throguh
Blazing Hallway In Safety.

Lynn. Mass. Jan. l9.-Mrs. Nathan
Burtmann with her four children had to
fight their way through a burning pas
sageway In their homo to reach the street
this morning. At 4 O'Clock fire broke out
In the Burtmann grocery store. River
street. and communicated TO the Burt
mann dwelling.
Burtmann himself discovered Il and
aroused the family. before they could
dress the fire worked UP the front stairs
and drove them back 10 the rear. At the
stairs the flames were just breaking
through the partition when they got out
nearly exhausted from the effort and the
smoke.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19

the resolutions numbered & and 4 be
reoommitted to the committee on rules
Mr.. Holden OF Woonsocket seconded
the motion.
Mr.. Fitzgerald Of Pawtucket wanted 10
know II they were not made the specia4
order for Friday. He said he understood
so and that as these matters had been
acted upon by the committee he did not
see the need OF referring this matter
back to IL.
Mr. Allen stated that all OF these mat
ters had not been referred to the oom-
mittee and that the committee was noe
by any means through considering them.
He then moved 10 have the resolution
number referred TO the committee again.
stated that II was intended 20 devote a
whole day TO rules on as the gentleman
from Pawtuclxet stated have a regular
field day on rules.
There win probably be another reported
tomorrow he said and when the commit
tees have passed on them we will take
week IL necessary TO discuss them as they
require.
Though the Democrats were willing TO
argue that all OF the three measures be
recommitted. Mr.. Allen insisted on taking
them separately and they were one by
one referred back TO the committee on
rules and orders. Mr.. Allen then an
nounced that II any member had any
amendment TO suggest he hoped they
would lose no time In placing II before
the committee for Its consideration.
At l2:07 the house adjourned on motion
OF Mr.. Rathbun OF West Greenwich
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19

The senate was called to order at y IA
by his excellency. the governor.
senator Banigan, from the committee on
judiciary. reported an act amending the
charter OF the Pawtucket Y. M c. A.
Calendar.
senator Potter Of the committee on cor
porations, reported an act to amend the
charter OF the Providence Gas company.
Calendar.
Senator Robinson introduced an act ap-
propriating 500 for markers for historic
spots In the state. Referred to commit
tee on finance.
MIR. Robinson also presented a bin for
the incorporation OF the Rhode Lslano
district branch. /. o. .. r.. M u. Re-
ferred TO the committee on education.
Senator Banigan introduced an aot TO
amend the charter OF The Pawtucket
Steam and Gaspipe company. which was
referred to the COMMITTEES on corporations.
Senator Thurston moved to take from
the table the governors nomination OF
j. III. Boucher and Colonel r. IL I.
Goddard 20 be members OF the state board
OF charities and corrections The mo-
ton was lost by vote OF 2s to 10.
SENT TO CALENDAR.
Senator Shepard reported back from
tuition amending rule 3S Calendar.
From the calendar was taken an act In
amendment OF an act, entitled AN act
to incorporate a manufacturing company
by the name OF the Blackstone Manufac-
turing company" and OF the acts In
amendment therof and I'm addition there
to. Passed.
Also an act authorizing Dennis Cronin
and Mary Cronin, both OF the city OF
Providence. In this state. TO adopt as
their child. Mary Margaret Flannelly OF
said city OF Providence. Passed.
An act tt amend the charter OF the
Newport and Providence Railway COM
pany was also taken from the calender
and after a few words OF explanation by
Senator Lawton the act was passed.
Governor Garvin presented the annual
report OF the board OF police commission
ers Of the city Of Providence. which was
ordered printed and communicated TO
the house.
Senator Kenyon presented the first an
nual report OF the state board OF barber
examiners, which was ordered printed
and communicated to the house.
At 1l:27. upon motion Of Senator Law
ton the senate adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
WILL HIDE IDENTITY
S6,OOO,OOO 10 Claims Resulting From the
ITOuuols Fire ScaTss Financial Bassers.

Chicago, Jan. 19-The Tribune today
says; In anticipation OF a hood Of dea IN
claims and personal injury suits that may
aggregate Sc 900 600. the financial INTEREST," :
behind the Iroduois Theatre company
have commenced a fRht 70 prevent the
coroners jury from disclosing their iden-
tity.
Harry j. Powers and VIII J. Davis.
resident managers" OF the company. will
probably be heard today and their appear.
ance on the witness stand will hiring a
hnal determination Of the rights OF tho
coroner. Under Instructions from their at
torneys the managers will refuse 10 an
swer questions relating 10 the names OF
the financial hackers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
ESCAPED DEATH
Two Hundred Barely Get Out Of Burning
Tenement House Alive.

Marion. Ind, Jan. 1.-TWO hundred per-
sons have narrowly escaped death in a
fire which destroyed the hve-story Colo
nial apartment building
There were no escapes on the structure
and the fire started under the stairways.
A number OF the women had tainted or
were overcome by smoke when the fire.
men reached them
The elevator operator deserted his post.
but Albert McCarty. porter. rushed Into
the building and operated the lift. He
succeeded in carrying 80 persons TO safety
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
ASSIGNEE ;.
WANTS TO
REDEEM
Mr.. B;uwnsII, Who Has Charge
Of harson Co.'s Property,
Desires 70 Save Fixtures.

Walter ID. Browneli. assignee OF the
Harson company, has petitioned the ap-
pellate division OF the supreme court for
and furniture made under a lease TO Sc
cure the rent
An order OF notice was ordered sent to
all creditors by the court today OF hear
ing on the petition on Jan. 2eth.
The William r. Low Estate company
owns the building and threatened to take
immediate possession of the fixtures and
furniture but afterwards agreed to
waive it's right Of entry for a definite
period Of not less than six weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises at 710 a. m,
and sets at +:S y. m. High tides al e:4o
a. n. and io@ p. m. The following ves-
sels have arrived At this .nrt since last
report:
Steamer Nashua. New York.
steamer Iarchmont New York.
Steamer City Of Newport Newport
Steamer Warwick, Fail River
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19

New York, jan IoNew prices reached in todays
market with speculation active than for The
opening firm advance points with July Immediately
after the opening selling locally and 1893 New Orleans
The high level brought realizing but after the market had
reacted few points recovered of the loss and ruled generally
firm.
a ~ nd at New
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
SHERiFF'S SALE
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
Sheriffs Office,
Providence, Sept. 80, A. ID. 1903


Providence, Sept. 80, A. ID. 1903.
Providence Sc:
by Virtue and in pursuance OF an Exc
cution Number 81 .637. issued out OF the
District Court OF the Sixth Judicial Dis
trict holden at Providence. within and for
said District. In tho County OF Proyl-
dence, on the 10th day OF August. A. ID.
1898. and returnable to the said Court
November Gth, A. ID. 1903 upon tudg-
ment rendered by said Court on the nth
day OF August. 1903 in favor OF VIII
liam X. Atwood. doing business under the
name OF Columbian Loan company, OF
said Providence, plaintiff and against
Charles NJ. Nichols of said Providence.
defendant, | have this day, at 10 minutes
cution on all the right. title and interest
which the said defendant. Charles M.
Nichols. had on the 21st day OF February.
A. ID. 1903. at 10 minutes past 10 o'closk
a. m. (the time OF the attachment on the
original writ) in and TO the following de-
scrtbed real estate, viz:
That tract Of land. with all the build
ings and improvements thereon. situate In
said CITY of Providence. and bounded and
described as follows viz: Begin ling at
tho junction OF Admiral Street and Doug
las Avenue, thence northerly on said
Douglas Avenue one hundred ano sixty
four and 20-l00 G6420) feet 10 stone
bound at the Junction OF said Douglas
Avenue and Veazie Street, thence again
In northerly direction, bounding east
erly on said Veazio Street, TO lot No. hvo
Providence. belonging TO n. G. Northup,
surveyed and plated April 18th. 1854 by
w. s. Haines, thence southwesterly.
bounding northwesterly on lots number
five go and six 90 on said plat one hun
dred and seventy-five and 65-iO0 n75.65)
feet 10 said Admiral Street. and thence
southeasterly on said Admiral Street 10
the place OF beginning. and containing
about one ID acre OF land. more or less,
said tract comprising lots numbers seven
lO and eight 90 on said plat, said lots
being on record In the office OF the Re-
eorder of Deeds Of said City OF Provl-
dence.
Notice is hereby given that I will sell
the said attached and levied on estate at
a Public Auction. TO be held in the Sher-
IFS Office. In the Providence County
Court House. in said City OF Providence.
Ia said County OF Providence on Satur-
day. the 5th day OF December. a. ID. 1908.
at ~ O'Clock noon. for the satisfaction OF
said execution. debt. interest on the same.
costs OF suit. my own fees and all con-
tingent expenses. II sufficient.
ANDREW McKENzIE.
nl3.2c.c7,H Deputy Sheriff.
Providence. December 8. l9oo.
The above sale IL this day, at 12 oclock
noon. continued 20 Tuesday the 5th day
OF January. 1904 at the same time and
place. ANDREW MCKENZIE.
Deputy Sheriff.
Providence. January 5th. 19o4.
The above sale In this 5th day OF jan
uary. 1904. continued TO Tuesday, the 18th
day OF January, 1894 at the same time
and place. ANDREW Nick ENZIE.
Deputy Sheriff
Providence January 18th. 1904
The above sale is this day continued 10
the 2nd day OF February, 1894. at the same
time and place. ANDREW MCKENZIE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
DEFENDANTS SIDE.

The defendant in the csse Of vito Bog.
aEhin VS. Rhode Island company put In
lts les lmony today. I, Il claimed by WITT
ussses ior the defendant that the plaintiff.
when the car was just behind him a.
tempted 10 turn in across the track ano
10 this fact was the collision due.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
SUES DENTISTS FOR $500.

Wesley r. Barrows has brought suit
against Dr Henry Gobellle and William
X. Fechney. who he claims are carrying
on the practice or dentistry I'm this city.
AFR. Barrews claims that the defendants
drilled into his inv IN most unskllful
and negligent manner and removed part
OF HIS upper jaw. Damages are laid al
$500. John r. Byrne Is the plaintiffs at
torney
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
MOTHERS CLUB
Regular Monday Evening Meeting In Lee
ture Room Of the Public Library.

The regular Monday evening meeting Of
the Providence Mothers club was held
last evening in the lecture room of the
Public library. and was very well at
tended.
The speakers OF the evening were Miss
Harriet l.. Rice, the instructor OF draw
Ing in the public schools. who spoke on
Drawing In the Public Schools" and
Eleanor B. Homer OF the Rhode Island
School OF Design. who gave brief
sketch of the work being done I'm the
school by the younger classes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
CASE N0T CALLED TODAY.

Although the case of the petitioner for
the appointment OF a guardian OF the os.
tate Of John Banlgan was continues
rom last Friday until today Il was not
ca aued IN the municipal court today and
adviecment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
ASSEMBLY
HAS VERY QUIET DAY.

Todays session of the general assembly short but little
business of importance being considered In either house In tho
the business routine
The of the board of police commissioners the city
Providence presented well the first report
board of barber commissioners.
The police commission volnous containing
great of detail in relation the workings
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
Assault AND BATTERY ALLEGED.

Cenia Chickloska hss by her next
friend. Justina waichosky Brought su
against Peter suzansky 70 recover 10000
for alleged assault and battery Besides
The usual statement of such case "A
the declaration there Il a serious charge
concerning the adninisterlrg % csrta In
things Frank II Wilder " attorney for
the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
One Fare Plus s2.oo from chicago Round
Trip Rate Via Chicago Great Western
Railway.

To points In New Mexico. Missouri
Kansas and Nebraska Ample return
limits Tickets on sale Jan. 5th and 10th;
Feb. "a and 18th. March 1st and 18th.
April 5th and 18th. For further informa-
cago ia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
DIED.

DoLAN-In this city. on the 10th inst.
Ann Dolan Of % Perry street.
Notice OF funeral later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
. Ex-dividend.
" Ex-rights.

TEMPERATE MAN. So YEARS OLD.
would like home. Would do chores and
make himself useful; understand the care
OF house boiler and furnace. r. Cavauaxh.
"a Perry street, Central Falls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19

LosT-srR1NG OF WOODEN PRAY
ct beads Pleace return 10 Young wo-
mems Christian association. l22 Fountain
street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19
New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by N. CURTIS
FLETCHER a. CO., street noor, Banis
gan RnildlnR
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19

Providence. January 18th. 1904
The above sale is this day continued to
the 2nd day OF February. 1894. at the same
time and place. ANDREW MCKENZIE.
Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19

Providence, January 5th 1904
The above sale In this 5th day OF jan
uary. 1904. continued TO Tuesday, the 18th
day of January, 1874. at the same time
and place. ANDREW Nick EzNZTE.
Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-19

Providence. December 8. 1893.
The above sale II this day. at 12 o. clock
noon continued 20 Tuesday. the 5th day
OF January. 1904, at the same time and
place. ANDREW Mex ENZfE.
Deputy Sheriff.
The Montgomery tribune., 1904-02-05
Haas Goodman Wcdding.

The Dallas tTcx.D News of Jan.
-, 1904, gives the following intcr-
esting account of the marriage of
Maurice Hans, brother OF towns
man, VIM. Haas, and former
wcll-known and highly esteemed
resident Of Montgomery City:
"The marriage of Miss Helena
Goodman and Maurice Haas oi
Durant, /. r., took place Mt high
noon yesterday at the residence
of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Goodman, i79 Brow
der street, DR.. William II. Green
burg, officiating.
The wedding was private, only
small number Of out-of-town
guests and relatives being present.
Miss Blanche Goodman, wear
ing n gown OF pink crepe dc chine
and holding bridesmaid roses,
was maid OF honor TO her sister,
and Louis Rosenbaum OF Durant,
|. T., attended the groom. For the
professional, Miss Annie Marks,
accompanied by Mrs. Sol Kauf-
man, sang 81 Love You"
The bride wore gown Of white
chiffon over white taifeta, with
trimmings Of Mechlin laco. She
carried brides roses.
Immediately after the wedding
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodman entertain
ed at dinner for thirty guests
Covers were laid for Mr.. and Mrs
A. Haas of st. Louis, Mrs. l.. w
Stcinbach and Misses Blanche anc
Ruth Stcinbach OF Philadelphia
Mrs. Is. r. Schlenker and twc
children of Mississippi, w. Haai
of Weathcrford, Mr.. and Mrs. Mos,
Grossman Of Marshall, Miss Err
nestine Gradwohl, Mr.. and Mrs
Il. Mittcnthal, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Goodman, Mr.. and Mrs. N. Il
Mittenthal, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwar,
Iiirsch, Miss Flora Schendlc, Ed
ward Goodman, A. g. Chaney an'
the bridal party.
From to o'clock an informa
reception was held. The parlor
were decorated separately In colo
tones OF white, red and pink.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haas have gone +
Vlcksburg, Miss. and st. Louis
for several weeks, after which the,
will be at home in Durant, ]. T.
The Montgomery tribune., 1904-02-05
MONTGOMERY CITY, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY s. 1904
DEATHS.

Mrs. Amelia Ann Coleman, the
last surviving child of Capt. James
Mackay. commandant Of the
fort Of st. Louis under Spanish
rule. died at her home In Danvillc,
Mo-, Jan. %. 1901, at the advanced
age Of 80 years. She was born In
the first brick house ever built In
st. Louis, which aftcrward became
a part Of the old Sacred Heart
convent. Mrs. Coleman was
buried at a family burying ground
near Danvillc. She was an aunt
OF attorney John NJ. Barker of
this city. and J. l.. Barker OF
Wcllsvlllc.
Mrs. j. II. Rodgers, aged ilfty
years, died at the family home I
miles east OF this city, Sunday
night, January 81. Deceased was
daughter Of the late T. j. Powell
OF New Florence, and is survived
by the husband. two sons and
daughter. Funeral took place at
the New Florence Methodist church
Tuesday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. Trotter. Burial In the New
Florence cemetery.
Mrs. Lizzie Seal. wife Of Willard
Seal, died at their home four miles
north OF this city, Sunday, Janu-
AIRY 81, 1904, of pneumonia. She
leaves husband and two small
children, besides father. stcpmoth-
or and two brothers. Funeral was
held Monday afternoon at the
home, conducted by Rev. j. :.
Smith, and remains buried In the
family cemetery.
Mrs. Hanna Jones, wife OF Thos.
b. Jones, died Tuesday night oI
last week mt her home cast OF
Joncsburg after an Illness Of only
a few days.
Mrs. Adclinc Mccullough dict
at her home in Joncsburg Tuesday
night OF last week Of stomach
trouble, aged about ~ 6ycars. Mrs
Mccullough has been resident o
that town and community for tn,
past thirty years.