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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26

PARDONS
BALLOU.

Governor Garvin today announced 10
the senate the pardon of Walter g. Bal'
lou who is at the present time serving
ten-yar sentence in the state prison ior
manslaughter. This action was taken
after number Of people had signed Pc
titions asking for his release.
The petitions were accompanied oy
note from Ex-Governor sprague. saying
that he had known the young man. VINO
was a resident OF his immediate neish-
borhood trom boyhood. all his IRE ana
mat he had always borne an exemplary
clge racter. -
The communication also said that the
ex-goyernor did not consider Ballou al
together blameworthy In his connection
vtth the affair which had resulted In ms
being indicted for mansaughter and NJ
terwards convicted
There was also a note from the WAT
den OF the state prison saying that the
conduct of Ballou since coming TO the IN
stgtutIon had been exemplary and that
there was not a mark against him 10 mar
his record. 49,.
Rallou was sentenced by Judge Doug
has for killing Alfred Johnson In the Town
of Warwick on Sunday. July IL, 1891 he
was convicted OF engaging In hght "lth
Johnson who was constaoie OF lno
town OF Warwick and during the en-
counter striking a blow which resul'eu
In the death OF Johnson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
NOTES FROM THE HARB0R.

The efforts to raise the barge James
Hughes which was sunk in tho slip at
the Consumers Coaa company dock last
week were successful. last night az the
tug Carrie A. Ramsey cleared her OF
water as the tide rose. This morning the
long delayed work of removing tho cargo
was resumed. ,.
T'he tug had a similar task or pumping
ONT the barge Berkeley today; as IL was
heing unloaded at the Providence - al
company dock. as the contact with the
drift ice on the way up the bay must
have started some OF the seams. Inc
water was found 10 be gaining heaoway
faster than a hand pump could cieeE II
and the work OF unloading was interrupt.
"a until the steam pump OF the TOW BOAT
was put 10 work. ..,.h q
Tho harbor was frozen over with
heavier coating OF ice this morning tAall
yesterday and as the big foes from the
nttls bays and coves along the nam pay
,hs cnptains find It rather rough saiilns
h.aiow and the list OF injuries TO pauo'o
hoxss propellors and rudders Is by no
means complete as yet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
OBJECT TO
NAMES ON
MONUMENT

The bill in equity brought by James
McGann ct al. heirs at law OF Michael
J. McGann deceased, to restrain Mary A.
McGann. administrative in her individual
from keeping on a certain monu-
ment. erected by her as Administrative
on the estate of the deceased, the names
of Bernard and Alice McGovern placed
thereupon by herself, the respondent was
heard by the appellate division OF the
supreme court today on demurrer.
Michael ]. McGann died leaving no
children His widow was appointed ad-
ministratrix and she obtained leave OF the
probate court TO erect a monument over
his grave at a cost not to exceed 500.
She placed his name upon II and also
the names OF the aforesaid McGovern' =.
The demurrer raises the objections that
the bill shows no title in the complain
ants to the burial lot; that no legal title
or rights TO the said monument Is shown.
that no equitable rights in the complain
ants are stated and that the bill shows
that the complalnants have not ex-
hausted their remedies I'm the inferior or
probate court
j. j. Cunningham and German. Egan q
German are attorneys for the respondent
and j. w. Hogan and p. S. Knauer, at
torneys for the respondent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
NUGGETS Of NEWS.

,- -, o,,,inq season OF 1904 has
c,osad and the crop harvested alons 'ne
Eennebec river and In Maine generaIy
-, hesn one OF the smallest In many
years.
vvuiam Bloom. president OF the Ma
,toroI paclers' association. n wealthy anu
nrominent citizen. IL dead at MS nome
at Keokuk, la.
Nearly twenty managers OF Cnlcaso
theatres have decided at secret meet
inc 10 form social and business or
sanitation similar TO the one recently
organized IN New York. ~
The Grand Duke George OF Russia ana
his wife arrived at Cannes france tu
dav There were loud cheers for hussia
as they passed through tne suee'S ""
the way 10 their hotel
Fred w Rideout whose reputation as
an architect OF wooden craft was recos
n zed by builders along the Atlantic coast
died today at Bath. Me, from paraiytc
shocks. aged 6b years
Lieut.. Gen sir william Nicholson di-
rector general OF military intelligence OF
the British war office. and Lieut.. Col.
J. A. A. /. Haldane, VINO are the Brit an
army representatives 20 accompany the
Japanese army In the nelu' ailNeu AZ
New York on the Majestic today
A private dispatch received at New
York toay contained the Information that
a considerable part OF the custom house
at Pernambuco Brazil, had been de-
stroyed by hre and the archives AL burned
/ The loss Is estimated at $500 600.
The board ~ estimate and -anporiion-
ment decided today 90 acquire Fraunces
/ tavern on Broad street New York. noted
as having been WashingtOn's headquar-
ters IN the revolution, for preservation a.
historical landmark
In the supreme court at New York to-
day. Justice Leventritt refused 10 confirm
the sale OF the National Salt company
I six plants In this state, at Ithaca, on Sept
/ fs last. 20 the International Salt com
pany, for tss7.b0o.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
HURT IN COLLISION.
John A. Barstow Sues Rhode Island Com
pany for $4,000 Damages.

John A Barstow OF this city mas
brought suit against the Rhode Island
company to recover $4,000 for personal In
juries resulting from his wagon being
run down and overturned by one Of the
defendants cars.
Mr. Barstow claims that on Nov. ..
1898 he was riding in his wagon along
Charles street when a car that was care
Ieaslv managed and run at high rate or
speed struck the wagon overturning II and
throwing him to the ground with great
force .
The results OF his striking the ground
were numerous and serious. His left ankle
was broken, his right foot badly sprained.
his hands cut and bruised. his shoulders,
back. neck and spine injured He has been
unable to work since the accident ana
and claims he will for a long time to come
continued 70 be unable TO earn money.
Cooke & Angel are attorneys for the
plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
HEARINGS AND committee
MEETINGS AT STATE HOUSE.

The committee on special legislation OF
the house met before the regular session
today and concluded to give public har-
ing on the constitutional initiative and
referendum on Tuesday, March s. at
p. m.
The same committee will give public
hearing on the freedom OF contract
labor bill. Thursday OF next week. March
3. upon the rising OF the house 1t Is the
measure to restrain employers from bind
ing by contract or other form or agree
ment their employees TO the effect that
the latter must not be Identified with
labor unions. After a warm debate In
the house. Wednesday. the measure orig
inally reported back favorably from the
committee at the instance OF the Repuoli-
can majority and as a sequence comes
the promised public hearing.
A private hearing was given at 10 a. m.
today, by the committee on corporations
OF the house, Representative Rathbun or
West Greenwich. chairman. on an act to
Incorporate the underwriters at New
England Lioyds. Walter u. Vincent. ESQ.,
and ex-I.ieut Gov. Shepley OF Stark
weather a Shepley, OF Providence. ap-
peared I'm favor OF the measure and
there was no opposition. The bin in
amended form VIII be reported DdCh as a.
substitute early next week
The house committee on fisheries met
today and organized with Representative
Anthony of Portsmouth az chairman, and
his son. Joseph Anthony. as clerk. There
is but one measure for them to consider
and that is 10 more rigidly define oyster
bed limits I'm Narragansett bay introduced
yesterday on the 3lst day OF the session.
The house judiciary committee. Judge
Harris, representative from Smithneld.
chairman, held a session this afternoon OF
an hours duration but considered only n
few matters Of minor Importance.
Owing TO the number Of public hearings
scheduled for the ensuing fortnight. II
/ was conceded by the leaders OF the ma
! jority and minority today. that a recess
on Friday. March is. was hardly probable.
/ a recess will more likely be taken on
I Friday. March Is. four weeks from today.
leaving a margin OF ~ out OF the statu-
tary 50 days for the adjourned session
next fail
The house judiciary committee will give
a public hearing on an act for the protec.
tion of merchants upon the rising OF the
house. Tuesday next
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
CITY HALL NOTES.

The committee on claims had a public
hearing at 2 o'clock this afternoon IN
the office OF the clerk OF committees and
n number OF claims for damages against
the city for remission OF taxes were pre-
scnted and heard.
The prevailing epidemic OF scarlet fever
has moved the officials in the health de-
partment TO take n more decisive stand
TO prevent the spread of the Infection
and in the future all houses where a case
is found viii be quarantined as far as
school children are concerned, whether
or not they are OF the immediate family
OF the sick persons The superintendent
of health stated that the office had been
greatly annoyed by the careicssncss OF
the children and their parents and that
Ia the future the quarantine would be
strictly enforced
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
A $500
LEGACY
NOT ENOUGH.

Chief Justice Stiness and Justices TIL
llnghast and Douglas had submitted 10
them in the appellate division OF the su-
preme court the rather interesting case OF
Barbara Anderson VS.. William Williams
executor.
The first count OF the plaintiffs declara-
ton alleges that from the year lnof 10
Sept s. 1899, she acted as nurse TOT tne
testator's wife, as housekeeper ana ser
want for which the testator was inuep'es
10 her I'm the sum OF sil74.60 al the time oi
his death and that he repeatedly prom
ised 10 pay her for all these services. up
10 the time OF his wife's death, by max
ing a very ample provision for her In MS
will and at about the time OF his own
death again promised 10 so do.
Relying on these promises plaintin CON
tinued TO perform these services out the
testator left her a legacy OF only 5000.
The executor filed a plea In bar to
the first count, claiming that no sucn
claim had been filed In the onice OF the
court OF probate in Bristol. TO this plea
the plaintiff fled a replication that she
only presented claim Of $500. because
she had been advised by layman she
could not recover for services beyond six
years before the death OF testator Inc
case was before tho court today on de-
fendant's demurrer 10 plainuns repAca-
ton.
Defendant claims that the mistake was
one OF law and plaintiff Is without
remedy, a mistake OF law being no ex-
cuse for fling claim, that the claim pre-
| sented 70 the probate court contained no
mention of a promise by the testator TO
| compensate her for her services by pro-
| vision In his will and also that IL ap-
pears in and by said replication that the
supposed cause Of action for over $500
did not accrue 10 the plaintiff within six
years before the commencement of this
| action.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
S125 DAMAGES.
Awarded In The Case Of Shsehan Against
Policeman West.

A sealed verdict was brought into Judge
Wilbur's court this morning by the jury
that heard testimony In the suit brought
by Timothy j. Sheehan against police OF
fcer N Henry West OF East Providence
The plaintiff was awarded s125 damages
II was claimed by the defendant that
he arrested plaintiff when the latter was
drunk and used only necessary force
Plaintiff declared that the officer with
out provocation numerically cluooed
him. This clubbing. plaintiff declared.
was due to the facts that the officer
had long borne a grudge against plaintin
and because the officer happened to have
his temper ruffled by n fall.
Cooney & Cahill are attorneys for the
plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
THE union
LABEL IS
WITHDRAWN

The Allied Printing Trades council to-
day withdrew from the Providence Tele-
gram the right TO use the union label.
This was done, II is said. because the pa
per had devlated from union principles
and had not shown itself to be friendly to
organized labor.
The action on which the withdrawal is
based ,s reported to be the attitude as
sumed by the management Of the paper
towards the local branch OF the Newspa-
per writer's union.
This organization, II Is said, was re-
fused recognition and a number OF its
members discharged as soon as II was
learned they were members OF the union
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow sunrises at 6:26 and sets at
z az making a day OF II hours and seven
minutes. The tide Is high at 4:3o a. m. and
y. m.
Steamer Norman, Chase. Philadelphia.
Steamer City OF Taunton, Hazard, New
York.
steamer City OF Newport, Lake, New
port.
Schooner George e. walcott. Newport
News. 2379 tons OF coal TO n. Y, n. III. n
III. n. II.
Tug Edward Luckenbach with barge
II. r. Thomas with 2002 tons OF coal TO the
Eastern Coal Co.
Tug Navigator and barge New York
with 2750 tons OF coal to order.
Tug Coastwise and tow from New York;
barge Berkerley. Elizabethport, N j.. Ss
tons OF coal for Eastern Coal Co; barge
Advance. Elzabethport. 725 tons coal 20
order: barge w. l. Greegan, Edgewater.
1928 tons coal TO John r. White and barge
Sherwood with $50 tons OF coal TO order.
Tug r. NJ. Waterman with barge Sum-
ner r. Meade. Hoboken. with 1900 tons-ssf
coal to the Eastern Coal Co. and barge
Moonbeam with 1000 tons coal TO the same
concern.
SAILED:
Steamer City of Taunton. Hazard New
York.
steamer Larchmont, Wilcox. New York.
Steamer City OF Newport. Lake. New
port.
Tug Prudence with barges Ariadne and
Baker for New York.
Tug Coastwise and tow.
Tug n. w. Waterman with light barges
Busy. Vastly and Roger Williams for New
York
Tug Roger Williams with light barges
Hatteras and Musconetcong.
Tug Edward Luckenbach with tow lying
below for Boston
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26

sider matters pertaining TO the worklng
OF the craft. The meeting was largely
given over 10 the discussion OF the status
OF one or two OF tne members. All the
other matters taken up were or such
nature as not 10 be dvulged-
OTHER MEETINGS.
There were two other meetings among
the unions last evening, but at neither OF
them was there much more than what
was OF the usual interest that transpired
The receiving OF the reports and the dis
cussion OF general matters occupied the
most OF the time
HORSEsHoERS' SPECIALA
The members OF the Horseshoers are
notified that there will be special meet
ing Sunday afternoon, called Tor the con-
sideration OF several matters very I'M,
portant. The meeting was contemplated
some time ago, and the reports TO be
made with the talk from the OFFICERS,
promises something very stirring In ma
ture.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
PRINCE
HENRY
DIES.

Kiel. Germany. Feb. 3.-Prince Henry.
the youngest son of Prince Henry OF
Prussia. died today lie was four years
old and had been III for some time.
Several weeks ago the children Oh
Prince Henry were playing railroad IN
the nursery. They had arranged a hne
OF chairs to represent a bridge. and little
Prince Henry jumped upon one OF u en-
The chair fell over. and the prince
head was brought In violent contact with
the sharp edge OF piece OF furniture
The frst diagnosis OF the case was con-
cussion OF the brain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
A COTTON DEAL.
r. W. Reynolds Company Sues Maxwell on
Claim Of $2610

The r. w. Reynolds company has
brought suit against Walter 7. Maxfeld
% recover n balance Of s2slO, alleged to
be due in transactions in May cotton.
Plaintiffs bill amounts to 1880 which
includes $50 commission and 756 points at
s on which $3.50 has been paid
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
GIGANTIC CAVE-IN
At SCRANTON, PA.

~ "a. 30 EXTENSIVE cAVE-Ns
REGION HAS EVER EXPERT
Encsp OCCURRED A TODAY
ABOUT FORTY ACRES SEW
MOVED
OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER MIDNIGHT
RUSHED FROM THEIR
HOUSES DISTRICT AFFECTED
WRECKED, OTHERS ARE OUT OF PLUMB
CANNOT BE
THE cAvE.lN SURFACE
coLLiERY DEL
AWARE, WESTERN COMPANY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
MUNICIPAL COURT.

In answer TO a petition for guardian
for John r. Cahih, who IS of full age,
Judge Sphinx adjudged him OF unsound
mind In the Municipal court tosay and
appointed the guardian.
A petition for the sale OF the personal
estate OF Albert Richards was granted
The petition TO pay certain bills for the
estate OF Michael Greedy was granted
The appointment OF testamentary guar
dian for the estate OF Edward b. Cahill
and others was approved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
rus OVERLAND LIMITED.

The luxurious electric hgnted daiiy
,.ai, for San Francisco. Los Angeles and
portland leaves Chicago 500 p. m. daily
via chicago. Union Pacific & North
western line. Less than three days en-
ronts 70 the Pacific coast. The best of
aysrvthing. Two other fast trains leave
Chicago daily 1880 p. m. and il:s6 y. m.
For illustrated booklets. reservations and
full particulars apply 10 your neares'
,tnLat agent. or address ]. E. Britain.
400 washington street. Boston. Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
SUIT ON 30 K ACCOUNT.

Cypren IAmarre ct al have brought
suit against the Union 81. Jean Baptiste
OF Pawtucket TO recover 5000, alleged TO
be due on book account
This suit Il the aftermath OF extended
litigation In equity. I'm which the Paw
tucket union won decisive victory over
the plaintiffs In the suit filed.
Claude j. Farnsworth Is attorney for
plaintln
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
RAILROAD COMPANY OEfAUlrtO.

In Judge .ibur's court. today. the
plaintiff had the defendant called and de-
faulted IN the case Of Mary Silvia W..
Rhode Island company. The case will
be heard on assessment OF damages on
March IA.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
PLAINTIFF NON-SUITEO

The plaintiff In the cases OF Thomas j.
Heffernan VS.. Metropolitan Life In
surance company and same vs. Alfred
Lyons was called and non-suited in each
case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26

SARAH SAL Err SUES FOR ISLANDER.

Sarah salter has sued Rosey Bronstein
40 recover 5000 for slanderous words al
legged to have been spoken on January Oh
of the present year. r. j. McOar'ny IN
attorney for plaintin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
PRESIDENT SIGNED
PROCLAMATION TODAY.

Washington. Feb. 26-At 1850 o'clock
the president signed the proclamation
putting the treaty into effect.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26

wANTED-PoSITIoN BY You NG
man to do blacksmithing or carriage
paint Thoroughly experienced In both
lines Address +. Heaiey' IL Marion
.troet- -crrv-- f26-lct
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
FIT FTEEN MEN DROP
To DEATH TODAY

scAFFoLp IN TIE DONE OF The
COLLAPSED THIS
CARVING FLOOR OF The suiloNo
ALL ..,, .,..,.o,=a
: scones - POLICEMEN WERE QUICKLY SUMMONED
CLEAR PERMIT THE RECOVERY OF The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News by DAVIS &
DAVIS, Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
THE JAPANESE CUT
OFF VLAO|VOSTOK.

squadron and forts. which continued for
three hours and resulted In the repulse
OF the Japanese.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
NO MORE DREAD OF The DENTAL q

hn.d bsy ~ihou. by our a
claim for rAN>A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
WALTER A. HILL APPOINTED
POSTMASTER AT PHENIX.

Walter A. nm. was today appointed a
fourth class postmaster at Phoenix. n. I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
FINANCIAL
The New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by n. CURTIS
FLETCHER e. CO.. street floor, Bani-
gan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26

Tomorrow sunrises at 626 and sets a.
b:3s making day or IL hours and sever
minutes. The tide Is high at 4:3o a. m. anC
y. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-26
ARTIFICIAL TEETH

That ht that are q comfort made to
wear wei ard give the highest satisfao-
tion. Made In rubber. zyionits and gold
Prom Is TYP
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-17
RR0WN-DART MOUTH.

Brown meets the Bristol Y. NJ c. a.
basketball team at the Lyman Gymna-
STUN this evening. The Bristol men are
an aggressive set OF players and defeated
the Brunonians on their home floor last
year This year the Bristol men viii
bring a crowd OF 20 rooters with them,
who will make things interesting and by
their loyal support will do all in their
power to carry back a Bristol victory.
THE contest has peculiar interest for
Brown men because II is the last one be-
fore the Dartmouth game. which occurs
Saturday evening. Brown was 10 have
played Dartmouth twice, once here and
once al Hanover. but because or tho IN
ability to arrange a satisfactory date for
the second contest the match In New
Hampshire has been omitted. Conse-
nuently the contest Saturday Will be the
most important game remaining ana Tor
this reason tho supporters of the home
team hope that their players VIII get TO-
gether in telling style in the game tonight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-17
BANK LEGISLATION.
Hearing on Bill for The Appointment Of a
Commissioner.

Upon the rising OF the house, yestcr-
day afternoon. a public hearing was
given by the judiciary committee OF
which Representative Harris of Smith
field is chairman on the bill for an act
appointing a bank commissioner and de-
hning his duties. There was not as
large an attendance as expected, but the
arguments advanced were able and were
listened to with deep attention.
Upon invitation Of Senator Horton,
jeremiah Getchell, formerly state COM
missioner for Massachusetts and for
merly n national bank examiner, ex-
planned the nature and effect OF the pro-
posed law.
State Auditor Gray suggested that Il
would tend TO keep the Office out of
politics. f the appointment were made
for three years instead OF one.
Col. Frank w. Tninghast suggested
that the bank commissioner be given
more discretion than proposed in the bin,
for application TO the court for an in
junction would hurt the credit of the
bank which, otherwise might pull
through. The committee may not hold
another hearing, but is open TO sugges-
tions before reporting back to the house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-17

tlst Missionary union; Cb). personal
workers class, Mr.. Erving Y. Woolley
of Boston, (c), junior workers class.
Rev. George f. Kenngott OF Lowell; I'D,
pastors class. Rev. Teunis s. Hamlin.
ID. D.. pastor Church OF the Covenant.
Washington. ID. c.; o. reception and
banquet. Toasts win be responded to-
by convention speakers and others. Some
OF the brightest and best things OF the
convention may be expected at this time.
Evening session: 7:30 devotional SER
vice: 7:45, address. Christian Endeavor's
Fitting for Service" Rev. Teunls s.
Hamlin. D. D., of Washington: sis. adj
dress. "At His Disposal, Rev. Maurice
A. Levy OF Medford.