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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
A $500
FIRE At
TURKS HEAD

The most disastrous fre in the history
OF the building. known as Turks Head,
situated at the junction OF Westminster
and weybosset streets. occurred just be-
fore noon today.
Years ago some OF the Oldest inhabit-
ants recall that an overheated stove once
threatened TO destroy that venerable piece
OF architecture and actually did several
dollars worth OF damage.
This time, probably from an over
heated nue on the third ioor. and In Hef-
fernan & Kempton's sign painting estab-
lishment, fire swept from one end TO the
other Of the space between the ceiling and
the low hip roof, necessitating an alarm
from box IL.
There was much smoke, some blaze and
more water.
The tenants on the ground floor packed
up their Christmas stock so far as they
could and prepared for a deluge.
Luckily but little water came through
TO them and an hour after the recall they
were doing business as usual.
Tie damage TO the building was about
$500 The tenants lost perhaps as much
more.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
MUNICIPAL COURT.

The will OF Edwin w Arnold was ad-
m,tt., 10 probate in the municipal court
of m. city OF Providence today. as was
also the Wills OF Ada q. Bruce. Thomas
T,sb Thonas r. Hayden, Gottlob Leopold,
Frederick Niles Seabury. Peter $. Lepan-
The administrator for the estate ~
posanna Hannigan was ordered TO render
an account forthwith
The administration account was settled
FOR the estate OF John Heenan, and the
inventory was accepted.
The inventory OF the estate OF Gottloo
Leopold was accepted.
trh,. guardians account 81 the estate OF
Albert r. Molter was settled.
The inventory for the estate OF Albert
T. j. Krickon was accepted and petition
for six months support was granted.
The petition for an administrator for
the estate OF Albro Con- was granted.
Discharges 10 the guardians OF John.
Austin w Greevy and Annie Molter were
accepted and ordered recorded.
The inventory for the estate of Violet
Louise Tafft. Marguerite W. Tant. Sophia
r Kirby. John w. Tierney and Henry II.
Healey were accepted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20

difference to him in voting for smoot for
an apostle whether ne had taken the en-
dowments or not.
Apostle Smith said he had no knowl-
edge OF any apostle who has not taken
the endowments nor had he any positive
Information 10 the contrary.
r. d. Haywood. United States marshal
for Utah who received subpoenaes from
the sergeant at arms OF senate for wit
nesses wanted by the committee, tes-
titled that he had subpoenaes for fourteen
or more persons that he had not been
able 10 find. He gave the list
During his examination Attorney
Worthington objected 10 the character OF
Mr.. Taylors examination on the ground
that II was leading. He said there had
beer a persistent effort here 70 throw
smut on Senator Smoot just because some
person has tried 10 evade service.
Chairman Burrows said this case is not
a trial, but an inquiry and the committee
should follow every trail in order TO get
at the truth OF conditions.
Marshal Haywood told OF his efforts 10
find the persons for whom he had sub
poenas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20

FOR A JAP
HERO

Toxic, Dec. D.-All Japan is today ring
ing with praises OF General Samejima,
as the hero OF the assault OF Keekwan
Mountain fort II is conceded that his
heroism inspired his men and turned a
threatened disaster into a splendid vic
tory. General Samejima is an old Samu-
raj veteran Of the War OF the Restora-
ton and the Satsuma Rebellion. He is
gray haired and bent but is wiry and ac-
tive. He is an engineer and was formerly
garrison commander He is Japan's
specialist in fortifications and was called
TO Port Arthur 20 superintend the siege
work. He was not assigned TO an active
part and IL is supposed here that General
SameJima replaced General Tsuchiya as
division commander.
BRITISH STEAMER SEIZED.
The Japanese protected cruiser Tsush-
ina seized the British steamer Nigretia
bound for Vladivostok of Ulsan, Korea,
yesterday An examination of the Nigre-
tia's cargo showed she had a large guam
tty OF contraband OF war on board She
was sent to Sasebo for trial before the
prize court
The Nigretia is a vessel OF 1880 tons and
trades in Far Eastern waters. She be-
longs to Allan n Co, of Leith, Scotland.
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MANY LIVES LOST
WHEN The WALLS FELL
Continued from page one.


The injured are:
Mrs. Carrie Boyce. cut about face and
body bruised
w. j. Crocker. badly bruised and suf-
fering from exposure.
Mrs. Jennie Murphy. chest injured.
Mrs. Evelyn Williams. face cut and
badly bruised
Mrs. Anna NJ Nevins, face cut and bad
ly bruised.
Some OF those injured were in the Bel
mont hotel adjoining the Crocker. and
were hurt by the debris that was forced
through the wall separating the two
buildings The persons In the Crocker
house who escaped without injury were
Mrs. J. w. Crocker. wife OF the propri-
etor: Hannah Crocker. her i5-year-old
daughter; VIII Crocker. her S-year-old
son. baby William. four months old. her
granddaughter. and Mrs May Ritchie
A passerby who heard the crash
promptly turned In n 1re alarm. and the
department arrived in time 10 check an
incipient blaze in the wreck The fire.
men and policemen at once turned their
attention 20 rescuing those still alive and
recovering the dead
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20

SHORTAGE
OF COAL

rumor was circulated about the city
yesterday TO the effect that a shortage
in the coal supply was imminent The
rumor doubtless arose from the fact that
there was a marked decrease In the
amount OF staple fuei entering the city
by the sea way Fewer barges than
usual were reported m the harbor and
the story gained considerable strength as
a consequence.
The recent manoeuvrings OF the Con-
solidated road whereby II gained trans
portation facilities direct from the great
coal fields, It's announcement that IL was
In a situation 10 supply this region with
coal in abundance, promised TO change
ihe system by which this city and its
environs received fuel
Investigation into the state OF affairs
shows that the rumor was practically
groundless and that but for the recent
storm the local supply would have
scarcely deviated from the normal con
dition.
The barges plying 10 and from this
port have been held at various points
along the coast pending the cessation
OF the storm which had been extremely
violent or shore. The clearing weather
OF yesterday and today made II possf-
lie for them TO proceed on their jour
ney and today three or more have ar
rived here In Providence, with several
others reported as near at hand The
towboat men say that there has been
no sign OF shortage whatever.
AS for the railroad an Official Of the
New York. New Haven and Hartford line
said today that the congestion OF gem
ersl freight was at present so threat
tning along ths road that the coal pro-
ducers had been advised 10 make their
shipments by water AS far as a short
ase is concerned the railroad people laugh
AT the idea
IL IN merely new-instance- Of the
rapid growth Of a rumor logical enough
In origin, but lacking in stability to with
stand inquiry. II is gratifying at least
to know that there was really nothing
TO the story.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
ARRANGEMENTS FOR SECOND
ANNUAL BANQUET MADE

Last evening there was a meeting OF the
committee in charge Of the second annual
banquet OF the Knights OF Columbus. and
the plans were completed for the function.
1t was decided that the banquet be held
at the wellington on Tuesday evening,
Jan. 18th, and the covers will be laid for
T50 This will be an event larger than that
OF last year and for brilliancy Will eclipse
that affair.
State Deputy Matthew J. Cummings is
TO preside, and Gov. Utter and STAFF, May
or Miller and the city officials will be
among the invited guests.
The committee OF arrangements includes
State Deputy Matthew j. Cummings,
Site Secretary William p. Nolan. State
Treasurer James r. Reilly, State Warden
James F. Mccarthy. state Advocate p. j.
Murray OF Pawtucket, District Deputies
DR.. j. Henry Manning, Frank M. Dom
nelly, James j. McCabe OF Providence,
Ambrose Kennedy OF Woonsocket, John
r. McAlevy OF Pawtucket. Daniel Muir
ray OF Westerly; Grand Knights Francis
A. Mcguire, Hope Council James f. No
Ian. Ignatius Council; James Canning, Nc
Farland Council: Thomas z. Hackett.
Elmhurst Council: George b. Clegg, New
man Council; James II. McNin. Finnegan
Council: Joseph Donovan. Santa Maria
Council: Joseph II. Cole, Providence
Council: Thomas Sheridan, Tyler Coun-
Gil; jeremiah j. Gearin, Woonsocket
Council; Thomas f. Riley. Pascoag Coun-
ell. Charles Il. McAlevy. Pawtucket
Council: John J. O'Connor, Pawtucket
Council: John NJ. Callahan. Newport
Council; Thomas F. Burns, Bristol Coun-
Gil; Thomas H. Laughlln. Natick Council:
Joseph T. Murphy. Westerly Council;
James f. Mlskella, Arctic Centre Council;
lanes r. Mccarthy, La Sale Council.
Among the speakers will be Gov. Utter.
Mayor Miller. Supreme krHsht Edward
uearn 81 South FI'amingham, Mass. !;
National secretary Daniel Colwell OF New
Haven. Conn; National Treasurer z. j.
Rradv OF ohio, Superintendent Of Schools
Joseph r. Burke OF Lowell. Mass, and
George Monahan OF Montana.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
COMMISSION On
NORTH SEA TRAGEDY

o-President Loubet this morning received at the
international commission which
incident but the nonarriva OF Rear
Admiral H. prevented American participation 1t
would land Dover from the Fin
Calais arriving here few hours before the
his determination Antwerp postponed his
arrival until tomorrow.
He teegraphed the embassy that he would reach Fans
Wednesday the COM
peted reception Foreign Minister Decasses
today formal opening of the sessions of the
mission probably postponed until the arrival of Ad
moral completes the membership
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20

council OF ministers
Comment was heard In high quarters
concerning the opening OF the formalites
before all the members or the commission
were here.
Admiral Davis was not advised OF the
date It was necessary for him 20 be In
Paris in order 10 arrive on time. The date
was fixed after he was on the ocean.
II he arrives in Paris tomorrow afternoon
the first full session OF the commission
will probably be held Thursday.
The foreign office later In the day an
nounced that the formal opening OF the
commission had been postponed until
Thursday. However. NJ. Delcasses break
fast TO the commission will be given, all
the admirals except Admiral Davis at
tending There will be no formalities
and no addresses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
ASTONISHING VERSION OF
TEACHERS QUERY BY ITALIAN

. School teachers may use a little slang
now and then when they are sure that
the young folks whom they instruct five
days a week are near just TO relieve them
OF the strain OF being absolutely correct
in their language but II is very doubtful
IL any Of them would actually address
the parent OF a pupil in the manner that
one is quoted doing today.
The parent in question was a native OF
sunny Italy. and he called 10 explain
about his children to the health depart
ment officials today
The children have recently had diph-
theria, and a few days ago the children
received permission to attend school
again
The incident was explained somewhat
in this fashion.
When the man he TAXA de sign down.
/ was glad. ! no senda da kid to school
just yet.
Da teach she send word to hava da kid
come, but / no pay attention, too busy
Yesterday she comrta TO my house and
she say. Why in---(the name OF a warm
region is here omitted) don't you senda
da kid to SCHOOL,"
'She talg much, too. Hava I gotta to
send da kid now because she say so?"
The difficulty was Strengthened out all
right but there is little doubt inthe minds
of DR.. King and the other persons who
were in the Office at the time that the
teacher would be filled with surprise at
this Interpretation of her query for the
children's health.
The number Of diphtheria cases re-
ported today was two. which brought the
total up to 80, the highest II has been for
several weeks.
There was also a single case OF scarlet
fever reported TODAY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
S0CKANOSSET SCHOOL
BOYS TO ATTEND THEATRE

Through the generosity OF Manager
Lovenberg. of Keiths theatre. the boys
Of Sockanosset school are tomorrow after
noon TO enjoy the bill offered there this
week
Through the State Board OF Charities
the invitation was extended, and the
board Immediately accepted the offer,
thinking that the boys would appreciate
the treat so hugely that they would give
the officers in charge no trouble
After the invitation had been accepted
1t was found that the board could not
provide the money for the transporta-
tion to this city from the institution, and
the members OF the board individually
pledged themselves for the expenses of
the trip, having made arrangements with
the Rhode Island company to obtain the
cars necessary at half the regular rate
for chartering cars.
A special invitation has also been ex-
tended to the families OF the members
OF the board to occupy the boxes and a
number of them are TO accept. Some OF
those on the board state that this will
be the first time in a number OF years
that they have been in the theatre and
II will be treat ot them also.
1t is thought that there will be no dis
order at all on the part OF the boys. but
simply 10 manage the crowd, there will
be few special officers to accompany
them. Another treat in store for the
boys provided by Mr.. Walter l.. Sweet
and the Tourtellote Company. who have
contributed several barrels of apples
to be distributed among the boys as they
return to the school.
The board commends very highly the
thoughtfulness OF the management of the
theatre in extending the invitation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20

The reception OF the commission at the
Elysee palace presented brilliant scene
A guard OF colonial infantry, drawn up
in the court OF the palace, saluted the
admirals NJ. Loubet received the COM
mission in the audience chamber sur
rounded by naval and civic officials. The
admirais and their STATS wore the uni
form OF their various countries. The
British and Russian admirals exchanged
pleasant salutations. Admiral Kama
koff is a youthful admiral with keen face
and Of stocky build. Rear Admiral Sir
Lewis A. Beaumont is venerable and tall,
towering above his colleagues.
After NJ. Loubet had welcomed the COM
mission there was a brief meeting OF the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
AGREEMENT
WAS NOT
FULFILLED

Mary Hackett has brought suit against
the Rhode Island Hospital Trust COM
pany 10 recover $4,000. The banking in
sttution is sued as the administrator OF
the estate OF Henry w. Lothrop. and
plaintiff declares that In 1886 Mr.. Lo-
throp promised 10 leave her In his will
week she might work for him.
Plairtff continued TO work for Mr..
Lothrop on March 1st, 1904. when he died
intestate. He owed her at the time OF
his death, according to her claims, about
s3744 German. Eagan e German are
counsel for the plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20

Apostle John Henry Smith was the first
witness. Mr.. Taylor asked:
'Is the taking OF the endowment a
necessary prerequisite OF a marriage in a
temple?"
'In the main. yes: should answer both
yes and no TO that question"
Senator Smoot. he said. could be elected
an apostle without taking the endowment.
Gould he have been married 10 his wife
for time and eternity without taking the
endowments."
He could have been. yes sir"
'Do such marriages occur now?"
81 presume not
Then the inference we are TO draw
from your testimony" said Mr.. Taylor.
lis that you have no knowledge whether
Mr.. smoot took the endowment or not"
mo sir. / do not know. or course.
have my own believe said Apostle
Smith.
And your belief is that he did take the
endowment?"
Yes sir"
Witness said 1t would have made no
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises AT 7:l0 and sets
az 4lS p. m. High tides az 6:40 a. m and
1901 p. m.
The following vessels have arrived I'm
port IN the past "a hours:
Steamer Maine. Appleby. New York
Steamer Edgemont. Olweller New York
Steamer Warwick Ricketson, Fall Riv-
err
Steamer Squantum. Rich. Newport.
Tug c. W. Morse, Boston.
Schooner Blyard Barnes Norfolk 1885
tons OF coal for the railroad
Schooner Charles w walston. Bruins
wick. 10000 feet of lumber for Burrows
a Kenyon
SAILED.
Tug Harold.
Tug 8. Thomas Brown.
Schooner Carrie G. Miles
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20

THAT his folks had bought tickets
for him to go away and he couldn't get
out Of it,"
"He once had tickets from San Fran
cisco and to New York and exchanged
them?'
Yes"
Tie did not say then that he was
trapped because he had tickets?"
mo"
"But he told you In June that they
had bought okets. that he was trapped
and would have 10 60 10 rurope7'
did he speak OF his wife. happness
as reason why he should go abroad"
We'll, he had been very unhappy be-
fore"
And Young geemed glad To go"
He spoke OF his wife being happy
TO 60"
Did Young ever say his wife might
be a murderess?"
"YeS"
What did he say7"
BooKMAKBR WAS IN FEAR.
tie said he was afraid Mrs. Young
would kill him or kill me"
This was the day before he died?"
Yes, he said she was armed"
did he say she would slay him, put
him out OF the way"
"No"
"why did you tell the jury then that
the day before he died he was afraid his
wife would be a murderess?"
"Wel. the reason was that he recalled
something that happened in San Fran
cisco"
And that is the reason you told the
Jury that Young said he was afraid his
wife would kill him or you"
II didn't mean TO say that"
"As matter OF fact he had no fear his
wife would kill him7"
Il don't know whether he did or nol."
And he never told you so2''
"No."
Miss Patterson said that when she told
Young she would follow him 20 Europe
she had no idea OF doing So being afraid
Of the ocean trip. She would have gone
Wiz Young had he asked her. but would
not 40 alone.
DRANK HEAVILY
They talked the plans all over again
while sitting in a Harlem restaurant early
IN the morning OF June 3 He drank as
many as 10 or 20 glasses OF straight
whiskey. while she had only one glass of
brandy
Young gave her 500 five $50 bills Her
purse was full OF bills so she put the
money IN her stocking
Mr.. Luce. YounE's bretAAF-4f4-iaw- -was
In the restaurant. but sat at another
table. He Joined them when they went
out. Young said that he and Luce were
going farther uptown and asked her 10 ac-
company them. but she declined. saying
that julia would worry. Julia always
worried when she was out very late. she
added She said that Young was angry
when she Insisted upon going homo at
once, but that his anger was short lived
and that within three seconds everything
was all right She denied that Young
shook her when she was getting into the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
SUING FOR $4,000 DAMAGES
FOR PERSONAL INJURIES

The suit brought by Margaret Parent
against the Rhode Island company to REQ
cover 5000 damages for personal injuries.
in which jury trial was waived. was
heard by Judge Dubois today. Miss
Parent was a passenger on a Riverside
car on the 18th OF last August when the
car was struck by another car
The collision took place near East
Providence Centre and plaintiff was
thrown about and badly injured. She
has been subject TO fainting fits since the
accident
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
MORE TESTIMONY IN
THE SMOOT INQUIRY

WASHINGTON 2o-ATToRNEYs PRoTEsTANTs
SENATOR sMooT INVESTIGATION TODAY CONCLUDE
REACH
CASE suMMoNsEs ISSUED
PRIVILEGES ELECTIONS
WANTED ATTORNEY TAYLOR, SENATE
AMoNG> PROMINENT APOSTLES
MERRILL,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
RUNDLETT DIED OF INJURIES.
WAS CRUSHED AT MANSFIELD

Roy Rundlett the Consolidated rail-
road brakeman who was injured at Mans
field last night by being crushed be
tween a caboose and freight car died
at ST. Joseph's hospital this morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
e STORY HER MEETING WITH CAESAR YOUNG IN JULY

.Do YOU remember going from San
francisco with Young last year to Los
Angeles?''
Yes"
THAT was commented upon in the
papcrs Was n not7'
IL object" said Mr.. Levy.
Did Young give you money when you
came back east?"
yes"
How much aid he give your"
'T think $500"
"Just for two weeks"
Yes"
,rHe gave you 1880 to come east for two
weeksp"
BY long series ~ questions Mr. Rand
led up TO the time whom she came 10 New
York last May Her sister called at her
hotel the first evening and said that her
husband, j. Morgan Smith was very Ill
Yer sister fell IN a dead faint. Miss Pat
terson said.
smith had been drinking had he not?"
asked Mr.. Rand.
Yes. / think SO"
was he addicted 10 the use Of liquor?'
well. he had been. That day he some
omen his mouth That frightened julia
She said Young called on her that night
and they went out 10 dinner. Two days
later she went IN 1--we with her sister. and
Younr continued 20 call upon her and
frequently talked of plans for the future
Young told you that you we're only
going 20 pretend TO go away7'
Yes"
And you had no intention OF going
sway7'
no"
.'You were only 10 pretend 20 30 as 20
deceive Youngs frlends7'
Yes"
You knew all this time that Young
was a married man7"
Yes"
when she went 10 the Imperial no
Tel 20 live she registered as Mrs. J. T
Patterson, she said. and Young came 20
see her every morning.
Why did you leave the Imperial ho-
tei-'
Because Mllln spoke about us to the
manager"
you were put out Of the Imperial.
Them
Il don't know n that was e."
How much money djd Young give you
stogetherr'
Il don't know"
MONEY FROM YOUNG.
''couId you tell II II was about slb,Oo0i''
Il couldn't tell lie always gave me
money when 7 wanted a."
did he give you as much az $4,000 or
s50co7"
II cannot say. somehow"
He was q most generous man, wasn't
her
"fes"
Now. AZ the race track. Young told
you that they had trapped himZ'
Yes"
-what did he mean BY trspped7'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
SUES ON BOOK ACCOUNT.

Thomas F. Dexter has brought usit
against the Pawtucket Steam & Gas Pipe
company 10 recover $1,000 The suit IL
based on book account.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
TO CURE A colo IN ONE pAy

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II Il fails
TO cure. r w. Groves signature Is on
each box. 2bc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
Chicago Stocks.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire OF ]. j. QUINLAN & CO,
stock Brokers, s6 Weybosset street.
open. High. Low. p M.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
TELEPHONE CO
pANY,
COM.

At meeting OF Directors held this day
the regular quarterly dividend OF one dol
lar a share was declared, payable De-
cember 3lst. 1904. to stockholders Of
record December 10th. at close OF busl.
ness
CHARLES T. HOWARD. Treasurer.
Providence. r. l.. December 10, 1904.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
A GUARANTEED CUBS EoR PILES.

Itching. Blind Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Your druggist will refund money
II PAzo OINTMENT fails to cure you In
8 10 Ia days. soc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20

wANTED-BoY FOR ROUTE IN
South Providence district. Apply at this
office Immediately.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
NAN PATTERSON IS
CR0SS-EXAM|NEO

VIEW ao--MR. EXAMINATION
NAME
N
DEFENDANT.
A
MEETING JULY,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-20
FINANCIAL
The New York Stock Market

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire OF ]. j. QUINLAN a. CO,
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sEx. Rights.