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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
ANNUAL REPORT.
That Rendered BY Commissioner Of Birds
Contains Several Recommendations.

The annual report OF the commissioners
OF birds, which has been rendered 10 the
governor contains a comprehensive state
ment OF the prevailing conditions during
the past year as regards not only the
game birds OF the state. but the plume,
song, insectiverous and sced-eating birds
other than game birds. IL also contains
corresponding information In regard 10
the animals OF the state.
II states that deer have become fairly
common In the state and while II does not
hold out encouragement that the deer will
become plentiful enough for hunting pur-
poses intimates that under favorable con-
ditions they will become much more nu-
merous than they are at the present time.
The report also says that while viola
tions OF the law still occur gratifying
progress has been made i'm lessening the
violations OF the law and that number
OF arrests have had a salutary effect In
this direction.
The commissioners make the following
recommendations:
That n law be enacted providing a close
season on partridge until October 18th.
1905.
That a law be enacted providing a close
season on shore or beach birds from jan
uary lst 10 July 18th, both included, In
each year.
That "A law be enacted providing a jail
sentence 10 follow n second conviction for
offences against the bird laws
That a law be enacted prohibiting the
shooting OF waterfowl from any boat pro-
pelled by any mechanical device other
than oars. paddles. OF sails.
That the Appropriation for the use OF the
commissioners of birds be increased TO
one thousand dollars annually.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
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CITY HALL NOTES.

u: T. Egan has attached the property
OF Mary Kennel alias May Kenney in ne
sum OF $500. The original debt is said to
be less than $40
Among the real estate transactions
placed on record today was a deed from
the Free Evangelical Church society TO
Edwin a. Smith and others The prop
erty conveyed is located at the northeast
corner OF Pine and Richmond streets, and
consists OF meeting house thereon and
fixtures and furnishings OF structure. ex-
cept the organ and bell, which grantors
retain to themselves. The price stipu-
lated Is $500.
Sarah A. i. Crowell Of this city died
lntestate, leaving considerable real estate
located on Admiral street. and Zenas
Crowell her husband who was appoint
ed administrator disposed OF the same at
private sale for $500 to q daughter, EN-
cline r. Crowell Instead, however, OF
paying the purchase money, Emily pre-
sented an Offset claim for $500 for board
care. medical treatment money loaned
and funeral expenses. The other heirs
disputed her claim and Judge Sphinx, af-
ter hearing both sides. allowed Emeline a
total of only S464o. The heirs won
through the efforts OF their attorney
James A. Williams ESQ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
A GOOD
STORY WAS
SPOILED.

A promising sensation was nipped in the
bud this afternoon.
Samuel C. Fish, Jr. brought 20 the de-
tective bureau this morning the informa-
ton that he had discovered the where
abouts OF Annie Newi1irk. who was sup
posed TO have committed suicide at Salem
N. j.. by drowning. because her grand
father objected to her marrying young
man.
Fish became acquainted with the young
woman a few days ago, and out OF friend
ship placed with family at III Point
street.
sho had. ne said, admitted after much
hesitation that she was the missing Annie
Nswkirk.
Captain Cannon sent eDteotives O'Mally
and Ahern TO the Point street house and
caused them to bring the young woman
to headquartersf
There was striking resemblance be-
tween her and the published pictures OF
Annie Newkirk: but she wasn't the
salem. N. j.. girl.
Instead she proved 10 he Eliza Nj Hi,
the ward Of Andrew J. Hetrick. city mis-
s,onary OF Norwich.
She had been left an orphan when
years old and Mr.. Hetrick had been made
her guardian.
Two weeks ago she was sent TO place
In eastern Connecticut to do housework.
This kind OF employment ala not suit
her. and packing up her effects she came
to this oty 10 get work In Jewelry
shop and TO find her brother.
Discovering in young Fish "a good
thing she had imposed upon his credul-
ity.
The Norwich authorities were notified
by Capt. Cannon that Miss Hill was In
Providence. That closed the incident
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
THE HOUSE.

The house OF representatives was called
20 order at n:15 by Speaker Burlingame
and a quorum was reported present
Mr.. Peck OF Warren fort he committee
on Judiciary reported back the petition or
Nathan Makafsky 10 change his name to
Nathan Marks which was favorably en-
dorsed and II was referred 10 the calendar.
Mr.. Crafts of Westerly for the commit
tee on judiciary reported back with the
petition OF Peter Peterson Damn for the
changing OF his name TO Peter ID. Peter
son 1t was referred TO the calendar.
Mr.. Wlbour OF Little Compton present
ed a bill for an act In amendment OF chap
ter S27 OF the General Laws providing for
the election OF electors OF the president
and vice president OF the United States.
II was read by title and referred TO the
committee on judiciary.
on motion OF Mr.. O'Connor OF Provi-
dence the house adjourned at II 80.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
HEARD ON DEMURRER.

The case OF Gertrude l.. Edwards VS.
Lavina f. Brayton. was submitted 10
the appellate division OF the supreme
court. today, on defendants demurrer
10 plaintiffs declaration. Plaintiff was
going along Grove street, when a gate
on the property OF the defendant was
suddenly opened from the inside, striking
her on the face and breast and knock
ing her across the highway. and infiicting
severe Injuries from which she has never
recovered.
Defendant claims the declaration sets
out no cause OF action. and that no
negligence on the part OF the defendant
is alleged. Plaintiff maintains that the
question OF negligence should be SUBJ
united TO a Jury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
HAS NO JURISDICTION.

The opinion OF the appellate division
OF the supreme court has denied Charles
II. Hopkins petition for new trial in
the appeal filed by him against the com
missioners OF shell fshries. Mr.. Hopkins
applied for ~ acres OF oyster land, but
the commissioners only allowed him 1872
acres.
Judge Dubois. 10 whom the appeal In
the first instance was taken dismissed
the appeal The opinion Of the court OF
last resort by Judge Tillinghast holds
that under the statutes relating To such
appeals the appellate division has no ju-
r1sdictio nto review the findings or Judge
Dubois I'm the present case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03

and the man who exposed them came
near losing his life for daring TO expose
them" thundered Mr.. Banigan
lie then referred TO an account which
had been published or an assault who're
a person had been knocked ont In
saloon, and said II was supposed that the
assault had been made because or certain
exposures which he had made
NEVER BROUGHT INTO COURT.
Mr.. Banigan said that although war
rant had been issued for the assaiiant,
IL had never been served ana the mans
assailant had never been brought before
the bar or justice. 10 answer for an as
sauht which had come within an ace OF
being murder.
Mr.. Banigan said. aliuding 10 a news
paper report. 'and 50 the chief OF police
OF the city OF Providence Issues warrants
and holds them as u precautionary meas
ure against his friend and ally In the
grating business. Mike slattery."
He further said that the Providence po-
Ice commission who were not amenabie
to any head except the senate, were
privy to infraottons OF the law and did
not enforce the laws OF the state
Now, Mr.. President. would II not be
we'll for the senate 20 change It's course
and 10 change fits tactics and rattfy the
appointment OF the governor of a man
VINO Will pfpNs oNN'RNabhg W Nho VIZ
OF Providence.
Now, Mr. President. l say again that
P.sy idSnce Is honeycombsd with corrup-
tiJn It's police force Is rotten with graft.
Six hundred thousand dollars a year
changes hands as corruption money under
the Providence police commission.
If Police Commissioners Luther knew
Of this2 do not know. I am willing
10 absolvs him of the knowledge. but
am not willing 10 absolve him from the
fault OF not knowing It,"
The press Is power OF good" he
continued Then he made the assertion
that tho reports OF the assembly were
daily falsihed by certain Provtdence
paper.
Mr.. Hen,ssn spoke for an hour and
half.
Lieutenant Governor Utter expressed
surprise and regret that the speaker had
taken advantge OF constitutional right
10 speak upon the floor OF the senate
without being questioned to assail the
ohara cter OF citizen OF the state
Mr.. Utter then moved that the senate
adjourn. and Mr.. Banigan called for a
roll call which was had. 1t resulted in
n vote of FL 10 10 I'm the affirmative and
at 100 tho senate adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
LATER
REPORTS
WARLIKE.

Toxic. Feb. 3--Events late today indi-
cate that the prolonged tension has
reached a climax. The Marquis Ito. preei-
dent OF the privy council. was summoned
from the country during the night and to-
day the emperor received him and
council OF the older statesmen was held
with the war minister and three admirals.
The highest officials make no pretense
OF concealment OF their exasperation at
the hardness OF the Russian reply.
An unofficial dispatch yesterday said
the Russian decision means war.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
FUNERAL ON FRIDAY.
Late william C. whitney VIII Be Buried
From Grace Church.

New York. Feb. at was decided today
that the funeral OF the late william c.
Whitney will take place on Friday morn
ing at 10 o'clock at Gracec hurch.
Admission to the church will be by card,
as the capacity OF the building is limited.
special train viii leave the New York
Central depot for Woodlawn cemetery
after the service at the church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
COFFEE MARKET EXCITED.

New York, Feb. S--The excitement In
the coffee market, whic hbegan yester-
day on reports that bull pool had sold
out. was continued today.
The opening was very active. with
heavy selling. supposed TO be for the ac-
count of Spectators, who had recently
been engaged In putting up prices of
both cotton and coffee.
Soon after the opening the decline
reached from 10 TO 55 points the larger
decline being equal to little more than
one half a cent per pound.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
HURT IN TROLLEY ACCIDENT.

Boston, Feb. 3.-ISeveral persons who
were passengers on an outward bound
Brookline car on the Boston Elevated
railroad i'm the Back Bay today were cut
by broken glass as result OF a collision
between the trolley car and heavy coal
truck.
Many passengers were hurled from
their seats I'm consequence OF the impact
but I'm no case were the injuries serious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
Shut Out Democratic Candidate for
Member Of Returning Board.
Senator Banigan Attacks Provi-
dence JOurnal-ShOrt Session
of The HouSc.

There was today the Repub-
Hcans long debate succeeding in eecng Thomas Doney
returning board although the Democratic
protested that this the choice Of the
governors nominee Donahue
police commissioner Providence also
brought up Bangan INDUCED TRADE against the
the topics and the police
general Providence ne pictured gambling hell
every description foeed by the police commission
games chance running wide the
and aragned the local that these matters
have exposed by papers outside the
The Senate adjourned without taking action regarding the
appointments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
MARINE REGISTER.

The river front on both sides presented
a busy scene, today, the course being
clear of ice and at noon nearly two score
OF crafts-steamers, schooners, tugs and
barges. dotted the inner and outer har-
bors.
Eighteen were registered as arriving
during the past "a hours. and as many
more left.
The sun rises tomorrow at e:57. and
sets at sos The moon rises at 7:5l this
evening. and sets at 1:N O'Clock. to-
morrow morning High tides at $50. this
evening, and s;57, tomorrow forenoon.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Essex. Johnson. Baltimore.
Steamer City OF Taunton. Hazard, New
York.
Steamer Larchmont. Wilcox, New
York.
Steamer city Of Newport, Lake, New
port.
Tug viRilant. New York
Tug Gladwish, New York.
Tug John Scully. New York.
Tug Gertrude, New York.
Barge Edwin ]. Berwin. Edgewater, 500
tons of coal for Doe q Little.
Barge Tobssco. Port Reading 400 tons
OF coai for Davis Coal company.
Barge Hope. Port Reading. 800 tons OF
coal for Providence Coal company.
Barge I. j. Barden. New Haven. 100
tons OF pig iron for Builders Iron foundry
and 300 tons OF wire TO order.
Barge Fairy Belle, Port Reading. 946
tons OF coal for Providence Coal COM
pany.
Barge Harry Keeler Brooklyn, 500 tons
OF sulphur for Shepard.
Barge Expounder. Port Johnson, $50
tons OF coal for Providence Coal COM
pany.
Barge Sherwood South Amboy. s25 tons
OF coal for John r. white q Son.
SAILED.
Steamer Spartan, Briggs, for Phiiadel-
phia.
Tug w A. Luckenback. with barges
Hamilton Fish u. S. Arnott and Cora
Schooners Winslow Morse. Mary A.
Palmer and z. Marie Brown.
Tug Vigilant with barge Baker.
Tug John Scully with barges white
Band. New York. Felix and w. L.
Creegan
Schooner A. =. Emerson. Maxwell, New
Haven, 10 load for st. John, N. r.
Tug Gertrude with barges Virginia
Palmer and r. q. Stoddard from Paw
tucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
BLIZZARD DIMINISHING.

Helena, Mont, Feb. "a blizzard
which has ragged for the past 3s hours in
csstern Montana and western North Da-
ko,a. has about exhausted It's force.
Near Kurtz, n. D., three section men
wa.s struck by a train. Two were killed
and the third was picked up by the pilot
OF the engine and carried 20 miles before
the engineer knew OF the accident
when found the man was badly bruised
ond nearly dead from cold. He said that
he and his companions did not see the
train because OF the storm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
PLAINTIFF N0N-SUITED.

Judge Johnson today granted the de-
fendants motion for a non-suit I'm the
case of Ambrose Morrison against Frank
c. slender On Juno %. 1908, while work
ing about a scow plaintiff was thrown and
injured owing 70 the sudden starting up
of nengine by the defendant in whose
employ he was.
IL was not shown that the defenda NJ
knew tho whereabouts OF the plaintiff
when the engine was started Walter u.
Vincent was attorney for the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
BOILER MAKERS STRIKE.

Springfield, Mass, Feb 3.-Thirty -fve
boiler makers employed in the West
Springfield shops OF the Boston and AL
bsny railroad struck today because the
railroad officials refused 10 reinstate
Foreman Jacob F'rfEEeIl discharged for
sleeping while ON duty.
The men claim Frizsell had caught up
with his work and was resting
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
INDICTED FOR MANSLAUGHTER
Rev. Mr.. Sanford Must Stand Another
Trial After PieSsnt Case Is Finished.

Auburn. Me. Feb. 3.-Rev. Mr. Sand
ford was indicted for alleged manslaugh-
ter in connection with his treatment Of
children. but the charge will not be tried
until after the cruelty case is disposed
OF. Rev. Mr.. Sanford is the head OF the
Holy Ghost and Us" society.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
TO FIGHT FOR EXTRADITION.

St Louis. Mo, Feb 3.--Attorney GEN
era Grow. who went.to Redlands, Cal. a
month ago to recuperate his health. has
telegraphed connection with the re-
fusM OF Governor Odell 20 extradite will
liam Ziegler from New York state that
he will do all in his power TO accomplish
the extradition and bring Mr.. Ziegler 70
trial in Missouri as soon az possible.
Governor Dockery says he regrets Gov
srnor Odells action greatly. but does not
feel inclined TO criticize the New York
executive for his action.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
BOTH SIDES FIRM.

indianapolis Ind. Feb. s.-The Joint
scale committee OF the miners and oper-
ators' conference continued discussion OF
the wage scale today but both sides re-
NAMED firm. A general open meeting OF
the miners and operators 20 discuss diff
ferences will be held some time this ar
ternoOn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
SlIGHT FIRE.

An alarm was given from box "a at II As
o'clock this afternoon, for n fire I'm Thom-
as II. Edwards carriage shop. 37l Wash
ington street An overheated stove pipe
ignited wooden partition, causing
slight damage
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
SUIT FOR LABOR DONE.

John White has brought suit against
james A. Williams, executor OF the Ia st
Will OF John NJ. Goldberg 20 recover tl4a2
Plaintiff claims Mr.. Goldberg owed him
this much for labor performed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II fails
to cure. II. w. Groves signature Is on
each box 2bc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
One Fare Plus $500 from Chicago Round
Trip Rate via Chicago Great Western
Raihuav

To points in New Mexico. Missouri.
Kansas and Nebraska. Ample return
limits Tickets on sale Jan 5th and 18th !:
Feb. Cd and i6th; March 1st and 18th,
April 9TH and 18th. For further informa-
tion apply 10 J. Z. Elmer, q. y. A., Chi
caro- Ill
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
WILL GET $4,000.

The Jury I'm the suit " Josephine
Feevy VS.. the Union Railroad company
awarded the plaintiff S1Dco DANA ges. John
w. Hogan was attorney for the pLaintiR
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
. Ex-dividend.
{" Ex-rights.
SPOTS

appearing before the eyes when reading
are a sure indication Of strain upon those
members. The remedy-the only perma-
nent remedy-is 10 remove the cause. The
cause is "Hyperopla," with which three
fourths OF the people, are afflicted. The
''Hyperopia" must be neutralized with
proper glasses. thus removing the cause
and allowing nature n chance. which she
readily accepts. to effect n speedy cure
Of the symptoms. This defect is the most
difficult to correct OF all eye faults and
only one thoroughly skilled and working
upon systematic methods is able to hnd
the total amount Of the error. which Is
absolutely necessary II permanent relief
is to be hoped for.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
F FINANCIAL
The New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by N. CURTIS
FLETCHER & CO. street floor. Banigan
Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-03
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News by DAVIS a
DAVIS, Banigan Building.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-08-30
PACKERS
STRIKE

fA.tHa aHHN ~
CHICAGO. Aug 9n Despite the
ultimatum issued by the packers
yesterday declaring tho strike ended
so far as thcy were concerned and
refusing t0 meet the butchers e1er-
utlye board the strikers he'd "a
meeting early thia morning aud re-
solved 10 continue the strike iudefl-
uitelY.
President Donueliy Issued a state
ment ~ the public In which ha De-.
clafrd the conditions In the Yards t1
De- lntolerabln, that the packers bad
refused 20 adjust the differences.
and that the strike was forced up0n
the Hofkmsn. lie said the adm.s-
sion % the packers that they nov
intend a. change the working con.
ditiana lB positive proof that The
cause De just and thnt the end
sought bu the packers was the dlH
wptIau Of the union which Improv-
od the moral condition OF the work
men He said tho men are sim
standing firmly for the principle ln-
yolFed They voted unanimously 10
continue the strike until accorded
nn haaarai,t. astssssi s-sa-eA-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-08-30

a water supply Ia deemed guilty uf
maintaining q Nuisance and upon
eunvietiou can BE- fined In any sum
not excrcdlnf 500 n upon convIc-
tiaa thc EulilY party doea not rem
efy the evil the city la empowered
g. 10 ~ AZ the formers expense.
II any Of the provisions ~ tho act
ere violated ~ any person the city
Is authofifsd b. civil action Ia the
superior eouff 20 psrpstnailF suioin
the person from maintaining such
= nuisance II lH also made the duty
e The city health officer. city physl-
elan. board ~ health. mayor or
ether officer q the city having such
matters ia charge 20 aee that the
provisions II the act are enforced
haA 20 file a complaint against the
party or parties gioiafiug the act n
after Investigation. u ia found they
are guilty.
Local medical men do not fear
nefious results from any ordlnarg
sewage that might find I'D way
from RarusHau into Cedar river
Twenty times she amount ~ the
present sewage % Uarueaun might
flow into the river without any
harm 90 the water consumers ~ this
city In a stream the sire ~ Cedar
river flowing rapidly for nearly nine
miles 40 ordinary sewage would be
80 diluted and purified az to b.
harmless II would oniY be in the
ease Of the iute,tiou 81 the sewage
~ typhoid malaria tuberculosis OF
other disease germs that there
eauld h. any real danger
Hut N such infection took place
the fact that most az the drainage
q the town must seep through a
quarter ~ a milo 81 rocky soil he-
fore reaching the river would not
keep disoaae germs out of the water
mains.
Such n system ~ natural filtrra
ten would purify ordinary sewage.
hut o. would not materially affect
disease germs much OF the sew
nEn Of the town. however. would not
he subjected even to this fltcrluE
process II would drain directly
into the river. OF into a mill pond
where typhoid germs would have ma
excellent chance Co thrive. This
pond is formed hy draining stream
that % half mile further ON. emp
ties Into Cedar river
uarneson nov has no sewerage
facilities II Is because ~ the fact
that small towns like Hafucson do
not pnsaeas such facilities that they
are peculiarly subject ~ opidemlcs Of
tVBhoid Moreover. most 81 the pop
uiatiun of Hafueaon iB composed Of
japanese. who are generally igno
rant of methods Of proper sewerage
disposal Under these conditions an
epidemic OF typhoid in the village
~ any time would not surprise
those acquainted with the situation
with the experience Of Butler
Pa. ntill fresh on their minds To-
cal medical men have taken warn
IHH and are anxious tp see q com
uirfe iuycatleatiun OF conditions at
~ aasao, mada aud stena taha" -