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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
TUBERCULOSIS IN CATTLE
Number Of Animals Killed This Year Below
That Of Preceding Ones.

The records or the state board OF agri-
culture show that 4S cattle have been
killed on account of tuberculosis IN the
past year and portion OF the loss borne
by the state. THIS total is less than 1901
when 50i were killed, 1908 when there was
4s9 and 1899 when II was necessary to- Kill
i94 consumptive beasts
The susceptibility of the different sorts
OF animals 10 II Is shown by the following
classification OF the animals killed: Cows.
4s7: bulls, Q: oxen. 81 and hogs. 10. OF
these Providence county had 32s cows.
three bulls. two oxen and seven hogs. and
Kent county, f3 COWS one bull and two
hogs.
Tomorrow the state board OF agriculture
will meet at 1890 In room 10 at the State
House and the reports of the secretary.
the executive committee. appraiser, cattle
commissioners and veterinarian will be
rendered.
Governor Garvin will probably preside
at the meeting
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
FELL FROM HAYMOW
Rev. Charles Parker Seriously Injured at His
Home Near North ScItuate.

Rev. Charles Parker, an aged resi-
dent Of scltuate. sustained serious In
juries yestrday morning by falling from
a haymow In his barn. located some two
miles from the village OF North scltuate
In some manner the aged clergyman
slipped from the top OF the haymow and
fell n distance OF about Is feet 20 the
noor. He was discovered lying on the
floor by his hired man. Samuel Kinney
who carried his aged employer into the
house. Dr. r. w Smith was summoned
and although no bones were found
broken. Mr.. Parker sustained shock
that Will impair his physical condition as
he II over 10 years Of age.
Late last night Mr.. Parker was report
ed ~ resting comfortably, and the at
tending physicians are I'm hopes that no
serious consequences viii result from
the fall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11

cred. and Mr.. r. j. Dolan was selected
20 fll the position. A communication
was received from the Walters union
asking for a conference OF the two ex-
ecutive boards. A board was chosen I'm
compliance with the request. A report
OF the ball committee was also handed
I'm relation to the affair coming on the
18th OF the month.
After the ceremony OF installation the
various officers made short speeches. The
best one OF these was that OF the newly
elected president Mr.. +. +. Bowen, who
outlined TO the union what he thought
were his duties for the ensuing year. The
officers Installed are as follows:
President p. y. Bowen; vice president,
William J. Power; recording secretary,
John T. Hayes; treasurer. /. Gorman;
press secretary. w. j. Power; business
agent Phil Agnew; chaplain. NJ. T. Nay:
inside guard. Mr.. Hurley; outside guard.
John II. Ward; trustees. NJ. j. Sullivan,
owen Morgan. James Murphy
ELECTIONS IN LOCAL $50
Yesterday afternoon there was a meet
Ing OF Local $50 of the Team Drivers for
the purpose OF election OF the officers OF
the body. Before this matter was taken
other matters considered. The first thing
was the matter OF a publication In the
Telegram OF few days ago. relative to
some OF the members OF the union. The
matter was discussed pretty freely. and
II was voted TO condemn the action OF
that paper. II was also coted that reso-
luuons be drafted and sent TO the press
explaining matters. There viii be sub
mitted to the executive council tonight
and then handed TO the press
There were six applications for MEM
oership received and acted upon. 1t was
voted also To adopt monthly button
Among the communications received were
one from the International Tobacco union,
ono from the General Transfers OF Phila-
delphia and one from the international
headquarters OF the body. When this
amount OF routine business was concluded
the elections took place and the results
were as follows:
For president, James Connors: for vice
president. Thomas Mccarthy; for record
ing SECRETARY. Michael Sullivan: for sec
retary treasurer. John McLoughlin: for
corresponding secretary. Charles Craven; ;
for trustees for three years. John Tun-
stall; for trustee for two years. b. O'Con-
nor: for trustee for one year. Frederick
Desilets.
President Connors appointed as con
ductor II. j. Bowen and warden, Thomas
Woodward.
GENERAL TRANSFERS.
Transfers local 67s held its regular
meeting yesterday afternoon and most of
the business to come before the body was
OF a routine nature. There was n large
attendance and many matter OF import
ance came up for discussion. II voted that
Thompson Brothers. expressmen. be taken
from the unfair list. There were Is mem
bers initiated, being taken In on appllca-
tions
Before the meeting adjourned several Of
the members spoke on the subject OF the
good and welfare OF the union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. Jan. 1l.--There was some
slight irregularity in the opening mar
ket today. but the important stocks ad-
vance. The gain reached q In Baltimore
and Ohio and a In Pennsylvania. Sugar
and Brooklyn Transit. The dealings were
on fairly large scale and well DIS
tributed.
Wall street had a complete ticker md
wire service today and all the exchanges
and brokerage houses connected with
them were able to offer 10 customers all
the facilities OF which they were deprived
last Saturday when the fire In the base
ment OF the Stock Exchange building
burned out the very heart OF Wall street
wire system.
Representatives stocks did not share
fully In the general strength OF stocks OF
small railroads, particularly those whose
market values were below the Boa. The
demand for this class OF stock was large
ana comprehensive.
InclusSed in the gains OF between 1 and
points were Chicago and Alton. Chicago
and Great Western and the preferred B..
Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic pre-
ferred, Chicago Terminal preferred. G.
G. c. and 81. Louis. Peoria and Eastern.
St Joseph and Grand Island first and
second preferred. American Mailing pre-
ferred and Toledo. St. Louis and Western
preferred Tho rise reached a point In
Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio.
Brooklyn Transit. Peoples Gas and
General Electric. Standard stocks hung
back after making an average rise OF y
and by II O'Clock this Improvement was
largely curtailed.
The conspicuous movement In low grade
stocks had an unfavorable sffect on SEN
timent. and there was a marked decrease
In activity and a saggtng tendency IN
prices. There were gains in Colorado and
Southern OF 1 and Pacific Mail IA. while
Westinghouse Electric fell 211. The move
ment generally was narrow.
Bonds were hrm.
Buying orders for large amount OF the
Wabash securities executed simultane-
ousy late In the afternoon. The COM
mon rose !. the preferred ? and the de-
benture bonds 211. Texas Pacific gained
i% and Pennsylvania crossed 120. The
general mafAet hardened slightly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
NOTES FROM THE HARBOR.

The steamer Warwick which makes
daily trips between Fall River and this
port has been fitted with a most efficient
contrivance since the bays OF the two
cities have been chicken with ice a
large sheet OF iron Is suspended from the
bow head and protects the wooden nose
OF the vessels hull from the ice that
covers the surface OF the water route OF
the steamer.
IL Ia rather an unusual sight 10 sac
fishermen plying their trade In tho inner
harbor. but several men were noticed this
morning fshing FOR cells through the Ice
opposite the Globe street docks.
There has been no steamer enter Provt-
dcnce harbor from Block Island for over
week but the George w. Danielson''
makes daily trips between the Island and
Newport As soon rs the fee clears way
the Danielson will make tho regular trips
to Providence The steamer New Shore.
ham has been laid OF for the winter and
is now undergoing a thorough renovati ,n.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
POSTOFFICE
FRAUD
CASES
-Four Of the Persons Indicted
Were Placed on Trial al
Washington.

Washington. Jan u.-Augustus w.
Machen. Direr b. Groff. Samuel A.
Groff OF Washington, ID. c., and DIR. and
Mrs. George l.. Lorenz OF Toledo. o., In
dicted in connection with the post Office
investigation were placed on trial today
I'm the criminal court before Justice
Pritchard.
The defendants were put on trial on an
indictment charging conspiracy to de-
fraud the government IN connection with
the sale OF letter box fasteners. and after
formal demurrers 10 the indictment were
entered and overruled they were ar
raigned and pleaded not guilty. The
work of securing the jury was then be-
gun.
subpoena has been issued for George
w. Beavers. who Is wanted n witness
Of the government in connection With the
trial OF these cases.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
CONCERT AND LECTURE.

large and enthusiastic audience at
tended the second concert and lecture
given by the Wolf Tone Literary asso-
ciation In Canonicus hall last evening.
Thomas +. Cooney, Esq, presided during
the entertainment and his remarks I'm in
Producing the lecturer. Hon. John J. Fitz-
gerald. were very appropriate.
Mr.. Fitzgeralds subject was ''The Mis-
sion OF the Irish Race" The following
program was rendered: Piano solo. Miss
Rose Kiley. vocal selections. Misses Kir-
win and Campbell, Miss Kirwin. accom-
panist: soprano solo. Miss Rose Kiley
soprano solo, Miss Madge Hart: reading.
Miss Margaret Mahoney. popular operate
airs. Messrs Hart and Murdy. comic
reading. Mr.. John McfIugh tenor solo.
Mr.. John r. McVey. Committee ~ ar
rangements. william Carroll John A.
Powers. stephen Horan. owen Reynolds.
William H. Carroll.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
CAMP FOR C0NSUMPTIVES
Concerts Given Yesterday Afternoon and
Evening In Empire In Its Aid.

The Empire theatre was fairly well
filed both yesterday afternoon and last
evening. the occasion being the benefit
concert given in aid OF the Pine Ridge
Camp for Consumptives at Foster
long list OF professional talent ap-
peared in aid OF the most worthy charity
and their efforts TO entertain met with
ar plause from the audience.
The LeVards. n duo OF comedy singers.
opened the bill, and were followed by
Master Farmer. boy tenor with a sweet
and well modulated voice, who rendered
two selections In a highly pleasing man
ner. Thomas r. Moore appeared next,
and his manipulations OF the banjo met
with hearty approval. BY the courtesy
OF the Rice & Barton company the Wilson
trio gave a very pleasing little act. con
stituting singing and "yoddling'. Foster
and Moriarity contributed a number OF
illustrated songs. their really superb pic
lures SURPRISING anything OF the kind
seen before in this city. The balance OF
the lengthy bill met with much favor at
th4 hands OF the audience. and a hand
some sum was realized for the Pine
Ridge camp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
RUSSIA NOT
BUYING
WARSHIPS
Minister Of Marine Has No In
tsntIen Of Such an Undertik.
ng..China Remains Neutral.

st. Petersburg. Jan. lit Is semi
offcially announced that the marine min
lister has no intention OF buying any for
eign ships and has not entered into ne
gotistions with anybody with that object
in view
Patriotic newspapers have been trying
to bring the public to realization OF the
irportaIce of the issue involved in the
Russo. Japanese dispute and the press Is
forced TO admit that the general public
not only does not interest itself I'm Man
churia but that II positively detests the
entire undertaking and ardently desires
the railroad to be disposed OF. II possible.
NJ. souvorin, publisher OF the Novoe
Vremya, undertakes I'm a signed article to
prove that the distance OF Manchuria
does not argue against the possibility Of
holding and developing IL. instancing the
distant possessions OF other powers
What success will attend his campaign
OF education remains 10 be seen. 1t il
acknowledged. however, that 80 per cent
OF the public think that circumstances
have led Russia too far afeld.
Another method OF arousing public SEN
tlment has been employed by some news
papers in the Far East They have beS
gun calling the Japanese the Jews Of
the Orient" Moreover. the press at
vladivostock and In Manchuria. is daily
emphasizing the existence OF the ''Yel-
low danger" But this seems designed to
cause Europe To pause and reflect. rather
than infiame the racial feelings OF the
Russians
IL is pointed out here that the stability
OF the Russian state loans throughout
the crisis cannot me accepted as trust
worthy index OF the feeling or the bust
ness world. since IL is well known that
the government regularly operates on the
bourse 10 prevent fluctuations OF It's
loans The bourse otherwise has been
weak Many stocks have fallen consid-
erably.
CHINAS NEUTRALITY.
Toxic. Jan. 1l.-Cbinas decision to OBJ
serve strict neutrality in the event OF war
between Russia and Japan was taken
partly on the advice Of the japanese The
latter pointed out that the war could
thus be localized. the disturbance OF trade
minimized, and that the danger OF in
ternal disorders in China as we'll as
needless complications OF China's
finances. would be avoided.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
The Police Are Inspecting the Halls Used
for General Entertainment.

The captains OF the several POLICE dis
tr1cts have received instructions from
Chief Matthews to make thorough in
spection OF the halls used for public pur-
poses.
They are to make early reports detailing
the number and character OF exits, the
kind and location OF fire escapes and what
apparatus has been provided for extin-
gushing fires.
They will pay particular attention TO
the Railways and the swinging OF doors
The latter should open outward for in this
particular some OF the halls are open 10
grave criticisms.
see to II that all reasonable recommends
tons to the hall owners are carried out,
or there will be no more licenses grant
ed TO them. In the central distict there
are about 40 public halls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
DROPPED DEAD AT HIS WORK
Michael Ryan Expired Suddenly at the
DunneIl Print Works, Pawtucket.

After ss years service in the United
States Finishing company. formerly the
Dunnell Manufacturing company Michael
Ryan. 70 years OF age. and for the past
SO years foreman dyer. dropped dead
at his work In the Dunnell branch plant
OF the company at Pawtuoket today.
Death was ascribed TO heart failure
He was born in Charlestown. Mass, and
entered the employ OF the company at
the age OF seven, having been counted
among It's employees ever since He was
a member OF Company A. 18th regiment
Rhodes Island volunteers.
widow and Ave children, three sons
and two daughters survive
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
ESCAPE FROM
CLINTON
PRISON
Roberts and Stewart, Employed
in Boiler House Gain
Their Liberty.

Plattsburg, n. Y, Jan. 1.-Two trusted
convicts OF Clinton prison at Dannemora.
James Roberts ard John Stewart, es-
capped from the prison late last night.
Roberts had less than three months OF a
six years sentence TO serve out.
They were employed in the boiler house
on night work. Immediately after the
escape was discovered guards and keepers
were posted about the country within 50
miles OF the prison TO watch the high
ways, railroads and other avenues of es-
cape Both men were serving at least
their third term In states prison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
SEEKS new TRIAL


The defendants petition for a new trial
in the case OF Silas III. Havens VS.. Rhode
Island Suburban Railway company was
argued in the appellate division OF the
supreme court. today. Plaintiff was in
jured in collision between one OF de-
fendant's cars and a car OF the Union
railroad. He was a conductor and was
sent out with green and incapable
motorman.
A jury gave the plaintiff a verdict for
5000 A new trial is asked for on the
usual grounds OF verdict against the
evidence and errors OF the presiding
Justice
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
More 0lphtheha and Scarlet Fever Cases
Reported to Superintendent Of Health.

According TO the figures in the office
of Superintendent of Health DIR. Chaplin.
there are now So cases of scarlet fever
and 40 cases OF diphtheria i'm the city.
Saturday afternoon cases OF scarlet fe-
yer were reported at 2lS Webster avenue
and at / Cady street. I'm addition 10 those
already reported. and this morning other
patients were heard from at ~ Summer
street, IL Pocasset avenue and Balt-
more street.
The diphtherta cases are being reported
quite as rapidly, the three for Sunday
being at Fremont street, SO Brook
street and 25 Weeden street
Todays cases were reported from As
Babcock street IS Grosvenor street and
Sparrow street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
new TRIAL SOUGHT
Petition In Case Of Lucy Chapman vs.. Ma
tlonal Mantle Bank Argued In Court.

Defendants petition for new trial In
the case OF Lucy r. Chapman. executor,
VS.. National Mantle bank, was argued In
the appellate division of the supreme
court today There were eight counts IN
plaintiffs declaration, which were sus-
tanned on demurrer Verdict was a gem
eral one OF guilty.
Plaintiff sued to recover the value OF a
promissory note for s475O This note was
dated Jan. q, 1898 and payable to plain
tins testator IL was signed, upon it's face
by Eugene Il. Pendleton and upon its
back. by his brother. James NJ Pendle-
ton. II was discounted at the defendant
bank.
The brief submitted by the plaintiffs
cause is unique and the opening portion
of IT contains this language:
Frightened deer seldom pause
Drowning men grab at straws
That the defendant Is foundering
around In the vain hope Of somehow.
saving itself, is evidenced by the exactly
half-hundred assignments OF error which
IL has embodied in it's petition for a new
trial and additional statement
"If there ever was case In which the
criticism of Mr.. Justice Douglas. by whom
the recent opinion OF this court in Probate
court OF Westerly VS.. William j. Potter
ct ais, was written was applicable. Il
would seem to be this one. The prepara-
ton OF a brief that would. in a manner
worthy of the dignity OF this court take
into consideration and refute the numer-
Gus and more or less complicated pre-
lenses OF this defendant, would, indeed,
be a task At for the leisure hours of an
arctic winter, or 10 relieve the monotony
OF life Imprisonment without useful
labor The plaintiffs counsel WILL there
fore, content himself with a plain state
ment OF tho facts and OF the law upon
which he relies"
Thomas II. Peabody and Frank l.. Han
ley are counsel for the plaintiff and A.
B. Crafts Is counsel for the defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11

Detective
ARRESTED

Merrill II. Loucks. a LIQUOR detective.
was arrested and arraigned in the dis
trict court at WEXFORD today on the
charged with obtaining liquor under false
pretences. and was held in 5000 each on
two counts.
He is charged with having obtained
liquor from the drug store OF Frank r.
Watson by signing a fictitious name
claiming that he wanted the liquor for
med cinal purposes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
ENTITLED TO INJUNCTION.

The appellate division OF the supreme
court in an opinion handed down today
in the equity suit of Eugene ID. Cummings
vs.. Penelope T. Cummings decides that
complainant IL entitled to an injunction.
The complainant is the sole heir and ad-
nrinistrator OF the estate Of George ~.
Cummings. who was married to the de-
fendant April 10. 1882. and died intestate
April 20 1902.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
ORDERED CLOSED


New York. Jan. lf..-Mayor Mcclellan
received the theatre managers from
Brooklyn in the city hall today. The
report Of theatre investigation in that
borough has been in part made public by
Borough President IIttieton.
The report showed that the galleries
and balconies OF six Brooklyn theatres
had been ordered closed until such alter
ations were made as would bring them
within the requirements OF the ordi-
nanCes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
COMMISSION MERCHANTS TO MEET.

Boston. Jan. IA party of merchants
left Boston today for Louisville. KY,
convention OF the National League Of
Commission Merchants OF the United
States. which will be held from Wednes-
day 20 Friday Of this week
The Boston party was I'm charge OF a.
Warren Patch. the secretary OF the
league.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11

Toxic. Jan. 1.-THE note delivered by
Foreign Minister Komura on Saturday 70
Baron DeRosen. the Russian minister,
was merely preliminary 10 Japan's formal
response. which has not yet been deliv-
cred The questions at issue were dis
sussed at today's conference OF the cab
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11

met and elder statesmen and final de-
cision is expected tomorrow. When this
hrs been reached the conferees VIII ap-
lear before the throne and submit the
answer agreed upon. After this has been
done the final proposals OF Japan VIII be
handed 10 Baron DE Rosen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
Hood'sSarsaparilla

Gives these organs vigor and tone for the
proper performance OF their functions. and
cures all their ordinary ailments. Take It.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
CANFIELD ACQUITTED.

Binghamton. n. Y. Jan. il.-Richard
Garfield was acquitted OF the charge OF
gambling here this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
JAPAN TAKES 80 VESSELS.
FOR USE AS TRANSPORT is

ssss:ss:
department has informed that
thirty merchant vessels for transports Advoes re-
ceiyed here show ceould
establish guard
there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11

TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II fails
TO cure. r.. w. Groves signature Is on
each box 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
Liver and Kidneys

II Is highly important that these organs
should properly perform their functions.
When they don't, what lameness OF the
side and back. what yellowness OF the skin.
what constipation. bad taste In the mouth,
sick headache, pimples and blotches, and
loss Of courage, tell the story.
The great Alternative and tonic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
NO r &c &

w. ~. Stone. NJ. ID. has returned and
will resume his practice at "a Common
St. Tuesday. Jan 70. 1904. Office hours
as heretofore. Telephone i1A.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-11
New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by N. CURTIa
FLETCHER q CO.. street floor. Banigan
pnilHInU
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-15
To the Public.

After consultation with friends. /
have decided to become candidate
for the office of Register of Deeds,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primaries.
In making this announcement to
the public and to my friends, l desire
to say that 1 belong to no ring or
faction, and / am not a, candidate in
the interest of any man or set of men.
If nominated and elected / promise
to faithfully discharge the duties of
the office.
/ shall appreciate any support given
me. Very respectfully,
ROBERT Z. DICKSON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-15
Trains Leave Raleigh Daily
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

j. \. JOneS-Wanted
Darneii & DEMONSTRATORS
Dobbin & FerralI-Negligee Shirts.
5. Berwan9er-It's Time to Change.
a. b: Stronach Company-Dry Goods
BOylan, Pearcc & 'CO.-Monday's Sale
Sherwood Higgs & Co.-Vudor Porch
Shades.
Roberts, johnson & Rand Shoe Co..
St. Louis.
BObbitt- Wynne Drug Co.-Did You
See Saturdays Crowd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-15
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vi
cinity To D. M: Fair. cool.
The Weather Yesterday.
Local data: Maximum tempera-
ture, 10; minimum temperature, SIS;
mean temperature, 6S; precipitation,
IL inches.