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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS,

Wall street. Jan s.---The opening stock,
market ignored the hesitation manifested
In London before the opening here and
advanced smartly all round on moderate
volumes OF business. There was no
special feature, but uniform gains OF
fraction were made throughout the list
Numerous stocks made considerable
progress upwards during the forenoon
trading and the demand was rather large
and diversified Western stocks as a
group were the chief centres OF strength.
St Paul. Union Pacific and Rock Island
being conspicuously bought Advances
reached point In the above mentioned
as we'll az In Pennsylvania. New York
Central, Mexican Central Wabash pre-
ferred. Colorado Southern, Chicago Great
Western preferred A. 81. Louis & San
Francisco second preferred. Anal
gsmated. Colorado Fuel. Metropolitan
Street Railway and Chicago Union Trac-
ton preferred. Nashville, Chattanooga
Island first preferred improved 2 points
Selling to realize caused some yielding
before the expiration OF the hour.
The market became dull and sluggish
during tho second hour and prices Yield
ed small fractions without any urgent
pressure TO sell. Southern Pacific Joined
the list OF one point gamers. Delaware
a Hudson, Toledo a St. Louis. Pacific
Mail Mexican Central and Des Moines
and Fort Dodge rose iQ2, and Cleveland,
G. C. g. st. Louis lost 3. The closing was
dull and steady.
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proven last evening to be good one.
for never were delegates better receivd
nor WAS there ever better ana more
dignifed transaction on the business. IL
was thought by some OF the men who
during the sessions enjoyed the pleasure
OF smoking that this would have 10 be
given up in courtesy 10 the new dele
gates. but Miss Gili and Miss Crosse
speedily set the minds OF such at rest
by announcing that n would be a pleasure
should the gentlemen continue 10 enjoy
the pleasure derived from pun OF the
pipe.
This show OF consideration on the part
OF the delegates won the hearts OF all and
they were voted trumps. The ladies them :
selves were enthusiastic over the treat
mont accorded them and took lively In
terest In the proceedings OF the body
Both OF them said this morning when seen
by the Labor Editor that since being ad-
mitted they were so interested that they
determined not 10 miss a session.
oh" said Miss GIL I'VE knew how
they would feel IL they could not smoke
and we came there not 10 embarrass the
meeting but to take part I'm the proceed
ings." can imagine what II must be 10
some men 10 be without a pun OF tobacco
and had consideration for their feelings
1--WE felt little timid at first but knew
that we were with friends and the feeling
soon wore away. In fact We became so
interested I'm the business that ] for one
really forgot that we were anywhere else
than IN our own local rooms" Miss
Grose when seen said the same thing and
both expressed n determination to attend
every one OF the sessions. II is thought
that soon there will be delegates also
from the ladies' chapel OF the jewelry
workers.
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THROWN FROM CAR
MARY Hal|ahan Sues the Rhode Island CON-
pany foF $4,000 Damages.

Mary Hallahan has brought suit against
the Rhode Island company to recover
5000 for personal injuries. She was pas
sen<er on one OF the defendants cars on
April 2e. 1903, and after the car had come
TO a full stop at the Intersection OF Orms
street she started TO alight
Before she could get of, IL Is claimed,
the car suddenly started and she was
thrown with great violence to the ground.
Her right leg was broken and she sus-
tained other injuries OF both an external
and internal nature and suffered a ner-
vous shock. John w. Hogan is her attor-
ney.
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.IR0QUOIS
HORROR
TESTIMONY
John DiekIes Swears There Was
a Fire In Theatre on Open
Ing Night

Chicago. Jan. e.-sworn testimony was
given today that fire broke out I'm the
Iroquois theatre the very hrst night that
the theatre was opened. This first FIRE
only preceded by few weeks the great
disaster which resulted in the loss OF
hundreds of lives. The testimony re
garding the fact OF the initial blaze was
given by John Biokles. a workman en-
ployed on the construction OF the theatre
He said:
II was In the basement the night the
theatre opened in a short passage south
west OF the stage. hard a loud report
and flames came over the partitions over
my head. the patitions in the basement
under the stage. The partitions rise from
the floor about eight feet, but do not
reach the ceiling. The flames oarne from
another room from where I happened TO
be. There wax a crowd rushing around
the door and / could not see In. i was
told II was some kind OF a gas tank that
exploded.
Louis f. Post. whose offices are on the
18th floor OF the Unity building, COM
manding birds-eye view OF the lroquois
theatre, declares that the outer edges OF
the smoke and flame were unged with a
peculiar greenish color Mr.. Post, his
wife and s. S. Stanger. who were In Mr..
Posts office at the time OF the disaster.
expressed a belief that there were chem
icals on the stage which added TO the fury
of the fire.
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Prior TO its receipt Japan had been
making strenuous preparations for send
ing two divisions 20 Southern Corea. The
ofricisl reports establishing these prepara-
lions are beyond the slightest question.
But the note received on the sixth dis
closed to Japan for the first time that
Russia fully conceded Japan's paramount
rights in Southern Corea- Russia's con-
cession thus gave Japan practically what
she had been preparing to assert by force
and accordingly. military activity was
suspended as Russia's concession made
unnecessary Japans forcible association
Of a paramount position I'm Southern
Corea.
ACTIVELY SUSPENDED.
The three days succeeding Jan. 9th gave
an opportunity 90 the authorities at To-
ho to consider and recognize Russia's
concession. Whether IL will be satisfac-
tory the reports have not yet disclosed
but the suspension of military activity Is
regarded as removing the most dangerous
aspect and, as giving hope that Japan Is
likely TO receive Russia's answer in a
conciliatory spirit.
IL is not known whether Russia's con-
cession goes 10 the extent of relinquish-
ing her contention for a neutral zone
across northern Corea. but IL is under
stood that IL relates chiefly 10 giving def
mite assurances OF Japan's rights in
southern Corea. Although reports OF
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White MARE
IF HE WOULD
MURDER Man
Witness In Crumb Murder Trial
Says Bean Made Offer to
Buchanan.

woodstock. VT, Jan. s.-The examina-
ton Of Elmer Martell. which was begun
yesterday afternoon was continued today
at the trial OF Joseph Bean. charged with
the murder OF Ephraim Root.
Witness told OF conversations with
Bean. In which Bean said 10 him that ~
witness was going to kill Root he wanted
II done right away. Witness said heheard
Bean say to Frank Buchanan with whom
Bean was staying at the time OF Roots
death. that ne would give Buchanan his
white mare IL he. Buchanan would kill
Root.
On croes examination witness admitted
that at the preliminary hearing he had
said that he had told Bean, In response
to the latter's request. that he would not
kill Root. He said that at different
times he had told Bean that he would,
and that he would not kin Root
He eaid on one occasion, he had a long
conversation with Bean as 10 the best
means Of doing away with Root
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the unfair list The action Of the A. f. OF
l. was endorsed.
PLUMBERS ELECT OFFICERS.
About the main business that took
place at the meeting of the Plumbers
union last evening was the election of the
officers They were as follows: Presi-
dent. James IL. Coleman; vice president,
Christopher NJ. Dunn second Vice presi-
dent John McElroy; financial secretary.
Joseph Hainesworth; assistant. John Nc
Cardie: recording secretary, Frank
Reavy; Librarian. Israel Precourt; assist
ant. James Dawson; executive board,
Charles McElroy, Peter Loughran and J..
is composed of F. q. Merrewether. Wal
ter Mansir and A. j. Mccormack John
Tucker was chosen sergeant-at-arms.
The matter OF the election Of the busi-
ness representative OF the local was post
poned till the next meeting, when the new
bylaws and the constitution will be
adopted. 1t was stated last evening that
the fine meeting will take effect the last
or the month. Another report that came
In was that from the legislative commit
tee. which stated that everything was
est 10 tho local would very likely be
presented In few days. After that the
meeting adjourned.
CARPENTERS DISTRICT COUNCIL.
About the only thing done at the meet
Ing OF the Carpenters district council
after tho seating OF the delegates The
results show: For president John J.
Savage; vice president, j. It. Mccarthy;
recornng secretary. August. Campbell
treasurer, Aron Steins: warden, William
II. Maths; trustees, A. r. Pigeon. Will
liam ]. Leddy and NJ. j. Gilchrist. The
installing officer was M. j. Hines
Before the meeting adjourned the re-
turns from the Millmen's elections and
those OF the Italian union were presented
Now there is but one other local TO be
heard from, when the full count will be
given.
MUSICIANS LOCAL 1913.
Tomorrow will take place the regular
monthly meeting OF the Musicians Local
! 1913. when the installation OF the officers
of the body will take place The last
Improvements to the price list and the
bylaws viii be made then. also When
that - done they will be sent 10 the
printer and issued to the membership
some time next week
The last meeting OF the old executive
board was held last Wednesday. at which
time there was a good attendance and
two were taken into the body All the
other business was OF private nature
when the body meets again there Will be
several new faces and n new organiza tIon
viii take place. IL rs expected that
every member of the body will be on hand
tomorrow to take part in the ceremonies
DELEGATES WELL RECEIVED.
There was an innovation I'm the pro-
ceedings OF the central body last even.
Ing. when Il for the FIRST time seated
two lady delegates. When the Retail
Clerks association elected them some OF
the members demurred thinking that
such step was false one But IL was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
COTTON HAS A BOOM
Market Much Stronger Today and Prices
Make a Big Advance.

New York, Jan. 9.-The cotton market
opened today with moderate activity at
OF business was very small. bua the mar
ket was strong. at one time showing a
net rise OF 26 to 81 points. the opening
being the lowest OF the session.
The personal basis OF today's upward
movement was the assumption at home
and abroad that the Russian Japanese
situation would cventuate peacefully.
The close was as follows: March. 1857
a13,5s; May. 13.77a13.7e; and July, 1888
a13.S5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
HURT At BAND CONCERT
Nellie Bovden Seeks $4,000 Damages From
Owner Of Horse That Ran Her Down.

A singular suit is that brought by Nellie
D. Bowden through her father. Jesse L.
Bowden. against Edward r. Cutter OF
Warren. There was n band concert at
Warren June 30. 1903. and Nellie. little
girl. was standing with other children.
Mr.. Cutter was I'm a carriage and his
horse was restless. IL is claimed Mr..
Cutter knew the horse was apt to do
damage when subjected to annoyance or
unusual sounds In a public place.
lie rsusic started the horse and II
ran against the plaintiff. knocking her
down and causing her serious injuries.
she claims The amount sued for Is $1,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
s166, FOR WATER
That Sum Is Already Collected for 11,119
Bills al Clty Hall.

Stationed in the corridor OF city hall
this afternoon. officer Clarke has turned
away hundreds OF people. some OF whom
have travelled several miles 10 pay their
water bills. They have their money all
ready. and most OF them are greatly dis
appointed to learn that they will have
10 make another trip.
Some OF the men and women get real
angry and start In TO call down the offi-
Ger. but being a patient man he calmly
let's them finish and then assures them
that the closing OF the hall is not OF his
doing. and 50 they go away. mutterins
things about the snap that city employees
have.
They do not take ipto considerat tion
however. that though no money is taken
after ~ o'clock that does not mean tina,
the clerks are at liberty for the office
states that the entire force work until
nearly o'clock every night while the tax
Is coming in. The clerks are at work or
the books this afternoon. Strengthening
out the results OF the payments OF the
long line OF people who have besieged the
receiving teller's window since the city
hall opened this morning.
Since the payment of the water bills
commenced Monday. 11.i19 bills have
been settled. representing s16615l.93 This
does not include todays collections
The total number of bills Is something
like 20 900. showing that over half have
already been paid up.
The bills may be paid up TO Tuesday
night and the two days remaining will
be busy ones for the city treasurer's de-
partment.
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mediation continue TO circulate. the au-
thoritative statement was made today
that no steps have been taken by France
towards mediating.
JAPAN SENDS SECOND NOTE.
Toxic. Jan. e.--Japan addressed a note
to Russia today through Minister De
Rosen. Its character has not been dis
closed but II is said that Japan requires
an answer within given number OF
days.
Whether the note mentions the time
making the document an ultimatum
or whether the time Is intimated other
wise is unknown. The government, how
ever, Is determined TO secure an early
note should prove fruitless.
II Is understood that Japan adheres
closely TO her original contentious and II
Is believed that IL Russia fails TO fairly
meet the demands war will ensue.
The attitude OF the British and Am
ericans greatly encourage the Japanese
war spirit. which is stronger than ever
The meeting OF elder statesmen has
been deferred for a day or two.
The Russian warships which left Vladi-
vostock recently are reported to have re-
turned there instead of proceeding 10
Port Arthur as expected.
Despite the general impatience there is
no public excitement here. Saseho (25
miles from Nagasak) is full of officers
and their families and friends who are
bidding them farewell.
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lH[ tItLU ssssasssss sm III lABUR.

The following unions will meet tomor-
row and tonight:
Bakers Labor temple.
Tailors' shop meeting
Sausage Makers, Labor temple.
General Transfers, Labor temple.
Coal Transfers, Labor temple.
Bartenders. 70 Dorrance street
CENTRAL BODY SEATS DELEGATES.
The regular bimonthly meeting Of the
Providence Central Trades and Labor
union. was held last evening in the Labor
temple. The first business was the re-
ceiving OF the credentials and the seat
ing OF the new delegates.
II was anticipated that the election OF
the officers would take place, but that
was deferred TIL the next meeting. There
was communication from the American
Federation OF Labor. stating that the
American Federationist was now ready
for sale.
There was communication also from
the Stove Mounters' local No. 4, stating
that the Williams stove range was un-
fair and asking that action be taken. The
communication asked for the endorse
ment OF the trades here and II was given
There was one also a letter from the
Metal Polishers' union OF Erie, Pa,
stating that the Griswold Manufacturing
company was on the unfair list there.
Endorsement Of the action Of the local
union was given.
committee from the Team Drivers re-
ported on the difficulty existing with The
Telegram. It was stated that everything
was now satisfactory
The committee having In charge the
matter relating 20 James Boylans place
reported II 10 be unfair and the motion 20
approve the action OF the committee was
carried.
committee which had been investigat-
Ing certain seeming wrongs among mem
bers reported favorably 20 all concerned
and stated that the mistakes alleged were
caused by some OF the officials being alb
cent at one OF the meetings
Among the trades reports was one from
the Cigar Makers. stating that premiums
are 10 be offered IN the way OF coupons
IN order 10 stimulate activity IN the use
OF the liable. All delegates we're 20 de-
mand the tobacco label
The delegates from the jewelers. union
stated that II was the desire OF the body
20 have all the friends Of organized labor
20 see TO II that their acquaintances I'm
the jewelry business attend the open
meeting on Jan. ilth.
The grievance OF Bottlers' union was
taken from the table and n committed
appointed TO investigate into the places
OF Miller on North Main street. Ravine
Brothers on Gladstone avenue and the
Five Sullivan Brothers. As the last bit
OF business the delegates from the Team
Drivers union stated that many OF ths
places In the city were using the Larkir
Soap which the A. r. OF l.. had placed or
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-09
OOCGEI
DIDN'T
GET OFF

New York Jan. Son Flatbush ave-
nus car in Brooklyn was a young woman
who, II her face is her fortune. is as rich
as Mrs Hettie Green. With her was a
br1ndled bulldog. as ugly as sin. with
teeth that, when he smiled. looked as big
as a "$5-a-set" sign over a dentists shop.
He curled UP close TO her feet and was In
no ones way
The Brooklyn Rapid Transit company
recently issued a new order governing the
TRANSFORMATION OF dogs. The company
formerly charged % cents for an annual
permit TO carry" a dog in its cars; yes
terday the price OF the permit was raised
to 81.
The conductor OF the car in which were
the Beauty and the canine Beast collected
her fare and then asked for a permit for
the dog.
IT have none" she said.
Then you'll have TO take the dog of
the car" said the conductor, thin young
man.
II have paid my fare and will not get
off," said Beauty. but you rSsn Ssn pa, the the
Beast, Sweetness. he's going to put you
Off"
Sweetness looked up at the thin young
conductor, then. growing and wrinkling
played his glistening teeth and hungrily
licked his chops. The conductor hesitated
a moment. then retreated 10 the plat
form. Three blocks further ne saw
policeman, stopped the car, called him
and explained that Beauty had no travel
permit for the Beast.
you'll have to take the dog or the
car. miss" politely said the policeman.
I'm going further" said Beauty,
calmly. you put him of. !"
The policeman reached for Sweetness.
who yawned as IL 10 say, Please go
showed his teeth.
"I don't want TO shoot him and don't
want to club him." said the policeman,
land besides, I'm no dog catcher"
And he got off the car. At a Fulton
street department store Beauty alighted
and the Beast followed, still showing his
teeth. and grumbling "B-r-r' for the
r. r. r.
AS will be seen. the new rule does not
work smotohly.
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GAVE BOND FOR $4,000
Former City Treasurer Gllnss Of HaVsrhlIl,
Accused Of Larceny Of $4,000.

Havernill. Mass, Jan. 9.-The Essex
county grand jury which Is TO be called
together at Salem next Monday for the
January session will consider the charges
against John A. Glines. former city treas
urer of Haverhil.
In the district court here today Gllnes
was ordered TO recognize In the sum OF
$3.50 for his appearance at Salem.
The warrant accuses him OF the larceny
OF 5000 In moneys and bonds" The
city will not lose on account OF the alleged
Irregularities. as the Official bonding COM
pany will make good the shortage II the
missing bonds are not returned.
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TO UNITED STATES COURT
Case Of A. W. QuIgg Against New York
Life Insurance Co. Transferred.

The suit brought by A. w. Quigg OF
Pawtucket against the New York Life
Insurance company to recover $4,000 in
the supreme court OF this state was TO.
day by order OF Judge Blodgett trans
ferred TO the United States Circuit court
on motion Of counsel for the defendant.
Mr. Quigg was formerly an agent for the
big defendant corporation.
He claims he did not receive all the
commissions he was entitled TO on secur-
ing insurance, nor was he paid the seven
per cent allowed for renewals. Hugh J.
Carroll is his attorney.
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TWO GIRLS FOUGHT FLAMES
VallantIy Battled Against Fire TIL Arrival Of
the Apparatus Hands and Faces Burned.

New York, Jan. 9.-Florence and lillian
Reed. 2l and 10 years old. saved the home
o ftheir grandmother. Mrs. Mary Reed.
at No. 312 West Fifty-hfth street, from
destruction by valiantiy lighting fire and
keeping IL in check until fremen came
and extinguished H. Both girls were
slightly burned about the hands and
faces.
Smelling smoke on the top floor, the
girls ran into the room OF their brother.
Horatio. and found a waste paper basket
ablaze near an open CRATE: Florence tried
10 smother the flames wit ha comfortable.
but couldn't, and the carpet. and soon the
curtains, caught fire.
Calling a servant. who ran 10 ring an
alarm. the two girls stamped on the
burning carpet. When this failed 10 put
the fire out they ran to the bathroom.
filed pitchers with water and dashed II
on the burning carpet and hangings. so
cconhning the hre to the room in which
When the flremen arrived they had
little to do. They congra tulated the
plucky girls on their timely and brave
work.
Many photographs and pictures OF
Dartmouth college, belonging to Hora tic
Reed. were burned The loss was about
$500
The father Of the girls was the late
Isaac H. Reed. president OF the produce
exchange, from 1870 to 1879. Miss Flor
ence, who when mite OF a girl dis
tmguished herself at the fire. said yes
telday:
II simply couldn't run and let the
flames have their own way When |
found / couldn't smother them 1 deter
mined TO keep the blaze down as much
as possible until the firemen came. Ms
hair and skirt kept catching fire or
could have done much more.
"A girl is handicapped by her clothe.
In fighting fire. but any girl can dc
lot II she is alert and acts quickly"
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THAWING PIPES
Slight Fire on North Main Street. Sick
Man Carried Out by Nurse.

Plumbers who were thawing out .
water pipe In Jacob Looksaniasky's build
ing, s62 North Main street. at IL o'clock
this morning set fire TO lot OF rubbish.
The flames were communicated to
Jacob Berman's grocery store and did
considerable damage. An alarm was
given from box 81.
I.ooksaniaslxy Is Ill and when the smoke
began 10 roll up the stairway and TO fll
the Railways. Eugene Londers. a nursee
I'm charge OF the sick man, brought the
invalid 10 the sidewalk and carried him
to n place OF safety.
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NIL DIGIT JUDGMENTS.

Judge Blodgett today assessed damages
in the following cases I'm which the de-
PENDANTS had been defaulted:
Rhode Island supply & Engineering
company VS. w G. Johnston; Judgment
for plaintiff for s6S4.17.
swarschild a Sulzberger company VS..
Charles r. Brown; Judge for plaintiff for
s370sA
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JUST LIKE "CkRRIE"
Blanche BoIes, Protege Of Carrie Nation,
"Smashes" Beautiful Painting.

Topeka, Jan. 9.-Blanche Boies, a fol-
lower OF Carrie Nation smashed the large
picture of Clusters Last Charge" hang
Ing in the historical room at the state
capitol today, using an axe.
Her objection was that underneath the
picture was a line explaining that the
painting had been donated by a st. Louis
beer firm.
Miss Boies was arrested and later ad-
mtted TO bail Miss Boies is out on
bond now for smashing several saloon
windows In Topeka some time ago. for
which she was given a Jail sentence