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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
GOMEZ
STOLE FOR
WIFE'S SAKE,

New York, Jan. 3o--A sad tale of desti-
tuition was related In the Yorkville police
court when Arthur Gomez, twenty-five
years old and nephew Of the famous Gu
ban general. Maxine Gomez, admitted To
Magistrate Whitman that he had stolen a
coat and pawned II to buy food and medi-
cine for his young wife. who had just re-
turned from the hospital. Young Gomez
was arrested wednesday night on the
complaint Of Joseph W Curren. lodger.
at 3O5 East Sixty-second street.
AS Gomez told his story his frial wife
stood by his side and watched the magis-
trate's face with imploring eyes. About
five weeks ago, the young fellow said. his
wife had been horribly burned by gas
stove. After three weeks treatment, still
weak and barely able 10 walk. but very
happy, the young wife was taken home
from the hospital by her husband
The same day strike was declared in
the cigar factory where Gomez worked
and he was thrown out OF employment
Bandages for his wife's burns and food 20
keep up her strength were necessary. No
where could he find employment The
couple moved into cheaper rooms. but the
small savings were soon exhausted. Then
he had gone to borrow money from
friend But his acquaintance could give
him no aid, and as he left the room sick
at heart he saw the coat and trousers In
an adjoining room and he took them.
lit was all for my wife ] did It," he
cried. For myself, never. l could not see
her starve. She is young and she Is sick.
See"-turning toward his wife-"oould 1
let her be turned into the streets9"
Magistrate Whitman offered TO pay
S. AS, for which sum the stolen articles
were pawned. but this Mrs. Gomez sob
bingly forbade. and said she would go
out and endeavor 10 borrow the money.
But when she came back she told the
Magistrate that her friends were away
from home. Lawyers and spectators rails
ed a purse, the money was ,urned over TO
the complainants and Gomez was dis
charged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
NEAR The
CENTURY
MARK.

With the death of Mrs Amy coldin.
who expired early this morning at Phe-
nix. there passed away one OF the best
known figures OF Pawtuxet Valley life.
She had been a life long resident Of tho
valley. and had she lived until Feb. 2S
she would have rounded out full CEN
tury.
she was born In 1904. and at an early
age went 10 Jackson. where she lived for
over rs years. Two years ago she re-
moved TO Black Rock where she died.
Though living within short distance or
the railroad, she had never taken pass
age by that mode Of conveyance, and the
use OF electric cars was foreign TO her ex-
perience.
When last she came TO this city. num-
Der OF years ago, she made the journey on
horseback.
Her death was caused by old age. sup
plemented by a fall on the Ice, which she
suffered a short while ago, the nervous
shock OF which undermined her health
Mrs. Coldin was widow her husband.
Royal Coldin, have died number OF
years ago. She is survived by a son and
q daughter. both residents OF the Paw
tuxet Valley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
BIRTHDAY SOCIAL.
Entertainment and Dancing Party In LILLY
Academy Hall.

Last evening about 100 couples enjoyed
an Interesting entertainment and dance
In Lilly hall. 753 Westminster street, the
event being a social and birthday party
given by Miss Cora v. Brown.
An entertainment was given by a num-
Der OF Miss Browns friends and follow
Ing Is the program: Selection on the
piano, Miss Clara Mitchell: vocal solo by
Miss Kate Bugbee: reading by Miss Will
bur; solo by Ed Sullivan; comedy sketch,
The Ghost" by Messrs. Iawler, FIske
and Hunt OF the Crown Dramatic and So
oial school
The singing OF Miss Bugbee was deserv-
Ing OF mention and she was repeatedly
encored, as also was the work OF Law
ler, Fiske and Hunt, who kept the au-
dienoe In an uproar.
Ihe program was successfully carried
and, through the untiring efforts OF Mrs.
LILLIAN Brown and Mr.. John Matthews
After the entertainment dancing was en-
joyed until midnight.
Music was furnished by the Read Broth
ers' orchestra, Miss Pearl seneft accom-
parlist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
WIDOW.
SUES FOR
$4,000.

Elizabeth II. Mansfield. sdministratI1x
on the estate Of the hate Frederick Mans
Geld OF Pawtucket has brought suit
against the Lorraine Manufacturing com
pany to. recover $4,000 damages. She sues
TO recover for the beneht of herself as
widow.
Mr.. Mansfield, II is claimed. was set
1T work at machine that was defective
IN its operation, owing 10 loose betting.
His arms and hands were caught In the
loose betting and he was hurled about.
and 80 badly injured that he died.
Page, Page and Cushing are attorneys
Tor the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
whitaker
WRIGHT
BURIED.

London, Jan. 3o.-rhe body OF Whitaker
Wright was buried In Whitley Parish
churchyard today, after brief special
service at the graveside by the vicar OF
Whitley.
Besides the relatives and number OF
friends from London the bulk OF the
population of the village, which Is in
mourning. turned out in a drenching
rain, TO see the last OF the remains OF
their late squire.
The deceased's son and two daughters
were the principal mourners. The widow
was too Ill to attend. Her wreath was
inscribed From his broken hearted
widow"
An enormous number OF letters and tele-
grams OF sympathy have been received
by the family OF Whitaker Wright.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
MANY HORSES INJURED.
Condition Of New Yoh's Streets May Cause
Horse Famine.

New York, Jan so.-Unless something
happens before long TO give the horses a
better foothold in New York's streets this
city will be IN danger OF a horse famine,
because OF the destruction OF hundre Is o.
valuable q, finals suffering from broken
legs.
Already many apartment houses and
hotels are short OF coal and inquiry
among leading stables shows that more
than 10 per cent OF the work horses are In
capacitated.
The continued freezing and thawing has
coated miles OF streets with ice. so THAT
even when dealers can deliver goods, the
loads drawn by their teams are only about
half the usual size.
Many animals OF the city depa artments
have been laid up and the fire chief has
applied for funds TO purchase new ones.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30

SUBWAY FOR
CHICAGO.

Chicago. Jan. 30-The Illinois Telephone
and Telegraph company has sold all its
property 20 the Illinois Tunnel company
with an authorized capital of $50. .oo0. .0oo
The sale gives the latter company tho con-
troll OF the tunnels. tracks, telephone ca
bles. etc. 40 feet underneath the city Of
Chicago
trict is honeycombed with tunnels. the
total mileage being %.
IL is the intention OF the new company
10 extend the tunnels In all directions.
an addition OF one hundred miles being
contemplated. The motor used Is cleo
trfc and the trains are to run 20 miles
an hour. 1t Is the purpose to make the
tunnels terminal transfers-what the
North and East rivers are TO New York
The railroad will deliver freight at depot
tunnels and trains will carry II TO business
houses.
Many OF the lower floors OF business
blocks recently erected IN Chicago are
on a level with the tunnels. and cars will
be run into these buildings. In other
cases the required excavations under
buildings will be made SO as % facilitate
freight delivery.
SO Ear about s.. 900, 900 has been expended.
and so quietly has the work been done
that few Chicagoans realized the extent
or the Importance OF 1t In the future mer-
camille transactions OF the city.
II Is said that when the company has
completed its work and has its trains In
operation heavy teaming in the downtown
districts OF Chicago will be almost entire
ly eliminated. The plans contemplate the
delivery OF at least 5000 tons OF freight
day by Jan. i, 1906.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
* RA.
ID O'CLOCK.
RAILROAD
COMPANY
PROTESTS.

There were several motions TO vacate
Rhode Island company is defendant. in
Judge Blodgett's court. today. AN the
cases OF which n was sought 10 change
the date OF hearing we're assigned for
next week, and Mr.. Hayes, counsel for
the big corporation claims Mr. Easton for
a long time had charge OF these cases.
Mr.. Easton is sick with scarlet fever.
Last Tuesday Justices Wilbur and
Johnson on hearing the plea of counsel
in those cases thought the corporation
had had plenty OF time TO engage other
counsel Judge Wilbur intimated that
II there were other good reasons that the
Illness of Mr. Easton the matter might
be brought UP Saturday.
Mr.. Hayes told his story today. Coun-
sci for plaintiffs IN Ave cases declared
that their cases had been assigned a
long time ago, and as the company had
notice thai Mr. Easton would be a long
time sick II should have arranged to en-
gage other counsel. They denied and de-
sire TO be discourteous TO any one.
Mr.. Hayes made a very earnest reply
and defended his conduct OF the COM
pany's litigation. He said Mr.. Water
man, nor no one else OF counsel in the
cases before the court could conduct the
legal business OF the Rhode Island COM
pany.
The company would not hire all the
lawyers at the bar no matter how. much
those lawyers might like II TO do. He
showed that himself and Mr.. Hoffman
would be extremely busy all next week
he. Mr.. Hayes having many cases In the
appellate division.
Mr.. Hayes though declared in the
course OF his remarks that the Rhode
Island company had not been treated the
same as other litigants in the supreme
court the past year. intimating though
he made no reference to the presiding
justice. After resuming consideration OF
the matter OF vacating the assignments
made some very strong statements as "a
the fine business-like way the company
done Its court work at the present time.
Judge Blodgett after consulting with
his associates denied the motions to va
cate assignments but without prejudice
10 the renewal OF the motions when the
cases would be reached for trial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
MORE SCARLET fever.
Health Department Reports 1888 Injected
Spots In City 10 Date.

The scarlet fever epidemic is stil keep
ing up its steady increase in the city
according to the records In the office Of
the superintendent OF health and the
daily reports show that there Il a slight
increase over yesterdays figures. there
having been seven for last evening and
up to noon today. The total number of
infected cases now is given as 1ss and
the health department has placed It's
scarlet card on most OF the houses where
the patients are confined.
An encouraging sign is found In regard
to the epidemic OF diphtheria as there
ere very few new cases reported now but
one being reported today. The total now
fs only 3s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
CHARGED TO u. S.
Postmaster General Payne Says His Livery"
Costs Government $3005 Yearly.

Washington, Jan. So.-Postmaster Cen
eral Payne today answered the inquiry
of the house as 10 the livery" Of his de-
partment. He says there are no horses
or carriages provided for his department
except those for himself.
He has four horses and three carriages
maintained at government expense. Two
men are paid TO care for the livery,
one at the rate OF 1920 a year, on the
rolls as a "watchman" and one at a salary
of $500 as a ''laborer." The total cost
OF horses, carriages ana harness was
S3005.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
SUITS AGAINST CITY.
Annie T. Greene and Her Husband Claim
Damages on Account Of Defective Highway.

Two suits have been fled against Wal
ter l.. Clarke. city treasurer. to recover
5000 damages Annie T. Greene claims
that there was defect in the sidewalk
on Plain street. between South and Elm
street, that her foot caught In II, and
that she was thrown down. Mrs. Greene
had her left ankle and left leg badly In
1ured She sues 10 recover $1,000.
Guy H. Greene. her husband. sues to
recover 5000 for loss Of her services and
for expenditures incidental to her ILL
ness. John w. Hogan Is attorney for
both plaintiffs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30

HAIRS OF
MURDERER.

Bedford, Ind, Jan. 3o.-The court of In
quiry investigating the Schaefer murder
today heard more evidence on the letters
received by Miss Schaefer.
One OF the witnesses declared that doz-
ems Of times after school closed at noon
Miss Schasfer ran to her room for her
mail, eagerly read the letters and fmme-
diately destroyed them.
The report OF the Louisville expert.
who made an examination OF the hairs
found clutched I'm the hands OF the dead
girl has been received. The expert flnds
that the hairs were torn from the head
OF a human being.
indianapolis. Ind, Jan. 3o.-Indianapolis
detectives are working today on the in
formation brought here by Sheriff Smith.
A young man who was a friend OF Miss
Lowe, Miss Schaefer's roommate, and
who lives In a fashionable part Of this
city, has been closeted with the detectives
today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
TOOK JEAN
vALJEAN
AS MODEL.

Omaha, Jan. so.-Deputies from the
state penitentiary turned honeymoon
into a tragedy by the arrest OF a 2oth
century Jean Vatican for violating a
parole. unintentionaiiy the offender
pleaded.
They took William Nation. released con-
vict, back to the state prison after he
had attained TO good standing socially
and commercially under an assumed
name, and before his marriage TO a promi-
nent widow Of Grand Island, Neb., was
a week old
Nation told Gov Mickey that he got
the idea Of beginning life and becoming
power in the community under a
changed name from book he read In the
prison library-"Les Misera bles"
He was on the highway TO success when
disclosure OF his identity happened as
the result OF an unintentional blundtr.
When Nation was paroled he had three
months left TO serve OF a three years
sentence for larceny. One OF the stipu-
lations of a parole is that the convict
shall not leave the capital city. Nation
said he was not aware of this. The name
he took on leaving Lincoln was William
Ritchie.
He W. It first to Hastings and then 10
Grand lsand. Being well bred and af-
fable and fond of dress, he found Il easy
TO become linked with business men.
Nation opened a fashionable cafe and
wooed and won Mrs. Gustave Ehlers, a
widow of means. He had returned from
a short wedding journey when his arrest
took place.
Nation faced the situation philosoph-
ically. He said he was sorry the dis
closures spoiled his plans. Gov. Mickey
said he will either parole or pardon Ma
ton. Mrs. Nation remained at her hus-
bands side during the trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
PMEUMOAIA'S VICTIM.
Robert Dupont Cater, Scion Of an Old
Family, Dies In New York.

New York Jan. 3o.--Robert Dupont
Carter OF Charleston. $. C., son OF Julius
NJ Cater and grand nephew of Gen.
Francis Marion OF Revolutionary fame. Is
dead in this city from pne umonia-
An attempt was made To perform
marriage ceremony in the hospital be-
tween the young man and his second
cousin, Anna Cater. an art student but
before the minister had gone far, the
groom tainted.
Every effort was made to restore him
SO that his last wish might be sratihed,
but ne failed rapidly and died In Few
hours. Cater came here two years ago
10 engage IN newspaper work
His cousin. with her sister. were study
ing art here. and plans had been made
for the wedding when Cater was stricken.
His body will be shipped 10 Charleston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
Mr.. SIMS
DOES NOT
HOLD over.

After tomorrow night. and until such
time as the senate shall see fit TO elect a
member OF the police commission, there
will be but two members OF the board in
office-Messrs. Luther and Pierce
Contrary TO general belief. Mr.. Sims
does not hold over until his successor is
elected and qualities.
His term OF office simply expires at
midnight Jan. 3lst.
Nobody seems to know who will sue
ceed Mr. Sims. All kinds and conditions
OF candidates old and young, trained In
politics and as green as colts, have been
named by those who have no voice IN the
matter anyway.
The latest dark horse is said 10 be
william II. Covell.
twittering bird says that Senator Al
drich is quite likely to have Mr.. Sims re-
elected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
HORSE RAN AWAY.
Animal, Frightened BY Automobile, Made
Exciting Dash Down Washington Street.

Shortly before / O'Clock today a horse
owned by DR. ssnderson was frightened
by an automobile and dashed down Wash
ington street. throwing out the doctor and
his driver and colliding with team own
ed and driven by Hon. ID. $. Ray, town
treasurer OF East Providence and slightly
damaging Il and then crashing into
sleigh. the driver OF which refused 10 ais
close his Identity
The sleigh was somewhat the worse for
the collision and the buggy OF Mr. Ray
was damaged a little, but there were no
serious consequences OF the runaway. The
horse continued his wild flight 20 Canal
street. where he was captured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
ROOF FELL.
City Hall at Fltchhurg Sustalns Damage
Amounting 10 $1,000.

Fitchburg. Mass. Jan. 30.--Residents Of
this city were startled today when
large section OF the roof Of the two-story
brick city hall building fell with a loud
noise to the floor OF the second story.
Although parts of the plastering Of the
ceiling OF the first floor fell and a timber
descended here and there, none OF the
clerks or officials at work In the offices
were injured.
The cause OF the collapse OF the roof
was the weakening OF part OF the truss
work The section which fell was fifty
feet In length and the width of the build
ing. The damage sustained is $1,000. The
second floor OF the city hall Is large
hall capable OF seating 1900 people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
DIVORCE CASES.


Judge Dubois granted the following al
lowances in divorce cases todayi
Annie Gerber VS.. Benjamin Gerber, pc
titioner allowed ss a week and SIS for
counsel fees.
Bertha Berman VS.. Joseph Berman. pc
titioner allowed 81 week and s25 for
counsel fees.
William j. Johnston vs. Louisa John
ston. Petitioner ordered 10 pay re-
spondent $50 for counsel fees and ex-
penses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
ELECTED FROM CAR.
Or. s. H. Stephens Sues the Consolidated
Railroad for $4,000 Damages.

DR.. Samuel III. Stephens Of Valley Falls
has sued the New York. New Haven a.
Hartford Railroad company TO recover
5000 for injuries resulting from an assault
by the servants and from his being put
of one of DEFENDANTS cars. DIR. Stephens
claims that on July 8. 1893, he took passage
on & train at Parkers Mills near War
rem 20 come TO Providence and though
he conducted himself properly. employees
OF the company laid violent hand upon
him and after tearing his cltohing. eject
ed him from the car.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Trio Of Alleged Robbers al Lynn Held In
$4,000 Each.

Lynn, Mass, Jan. 3O.-Frank Hayden.
George p. Dart. and Frank Murray were.
this morning. held In 5000 each for the
grand jury on the charge OF breaking
and entering the National Pop Corn COM
pany's works IN Lynn. Jan. IS. and lar
ceny OF SS. John McDermott was held
In x0OO for further examlntion on Feb. q
Hayden and Dart waived examination
The others were represented by counsel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
PREVIOUS RECORDS BROKEN.
This Weeks Bank Statement EIcaads All
Past HIgh Records.

loans of se9i.522. 900. deposits OF about ST.
o24ooo,op and cash holdings of $3.50. .ooO, 900.
this weeks bank statement break all pre-
vious high records.
The increased Z deposits since Jan. Is
tl57, 900 and deposits now exceed loans
by not quite $50, ,0o0,0cO
The weeks Increase OF about s29, SOC. 900
In loans is said to have been caused large
ly by heavy purchases by local banks OF
commercial paper as well as by the dis
counting OF foreign exchange bills
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
GEN. REYES STILL IN U. S.

New York. Jan. 30-Gen. Rafael Reyes,
special representative OF the Colombian
government. Who, II was reported from
Washington. this week. was to sail to-
day for. Carthagena. on the Atlas liner
Valencia, did not take passage on that
ship. He is still In this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.
William 0. Whlpple's Liabilities Given as
S11,497, and Assets as $2437.

This morning there was filed in the Of
fee of the United States District court the
petition in bankruptcy of William o.
whipple OF North Providence. The liabili-
ties are given as sl1, 1871 while the as
sets are but s2437.43
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
IS SERIOUSLY ILL.
Miss Mamie Bryan, Sister Of William ].
Bryan, MAY Die Any Moment.

Lincoln, Neb.. Jan. 3o.-Miss Mamie
Bryan. sister of w. J. Bryan. is barely
alive and the doctors are using heroic
methods in order to keep her alive until
her brother and sister. Mrs. Baird OF
Shaw. Miss, reach her bedside.
They are expected today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
ACCOUNT ALLOWED.

In the appellate division OF the supreme
court today, n decree was entered. con-
frmfng the decree OF the probate court
OF Cranston. allowing the account OF
Herbert Il. Lockwood. executor on the
estate Of Robert Williams.
Pierce Tuckerman had, as admins
traitor, taken on appeal from the allow
ance OF the probate court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
CITY TREASURER SUES.
Hutchlns Estate Alleged 10 Owe S2l6O for
TaIes Trustee Made Defendant.

Walter J.. Clarke. city treasurer. has
brought against Joshua H. NJ. Alderman.
trustee. under the will Of sterns Hutchins
60 recover 5000
Il Is alleged that the Hutchins estate
owes x21eo for unpaid taxes Francis Col
well and A A. Baker are counsel for the
plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
REPORT INCORRECT.

Mombrasa. British East Afrca, Jan. 30
The reported massacre OF a British expe-
diuon under the auspices OF the East
Africa syndicate by Turkhan tribesmen,
In the neighborhood OF Rudolf Lake. an
nouncement OF which was made Jan, "a,
now proves TO have been Incorrect The
expedition in question arrived at Tetla,
all we'll
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
Observed ANNIVERSARY.
Episcopal Churches In Boston Observe Death
Of King Charles |.

Boston, Jan. 3o.--The anniversary OF the
execution Of King Charles OF England.
Jan. 90 ls49. was observed today by sew
eral Episcopal churches I'm Boston and
vicinity. Al the Church of the Advent
there was a special celebration OF the
Holy Christ In memory OF the defender
OF Episcopacy.
In the same church last evening Rev.
Morton Stone. rector OF St. Thomas
church, Taunton. preached sermon on
.St. Charles the Martyr"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
LAWYER BRINGS SUIT.
Mr.. Reathman Charges He Was Improp-
ehy Elected From a Trolley Car.

William A. Heathman, an attorney. has
sued the Rhode Island company to re-
while a passenger on one Of the defend
ants cars Of the Pawtuxet line on Oct.
Is, 1908. he was assaulted by one Of the
servants in charge Of the car. He was
also elected from the car.
His clothes were torn, he declares, and
there were several bruises OF a painful
nature. Dubois & Dubois are his attor-
neys.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
CLAIM DEBT WAS OVERPAID.

a. B. McCrillls 8 Co. have brought suit
against Bonlcy & Lucier OF St Madeline
r. @, TO recover $3.50 The plaintiffs
brousht 70 carloads OF hay and paid for
the same by drafts.
On comparing invoice ard weights after
the goods we're received plaintiffs found
they had oyerpald the defendants the
amount they now sue to recover back.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-30
COMMISSIONER TO MIKE PARTITION

Herbert w. Fildes was, by decree enter
ed In the appellate division OF the supreme
court today, appointed commissioner 10
make partition in tho case OF the Lucy
r. Ashworth ct al. VS.. Elizabeth III.
Charmey ct al The proeptr yto be d.
vided is on Dexter street.