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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-16
IN THE POLICE COURT.
Junk Dealer Fined SlO for Selling
 Goods Without a License.

The case against James B. Lawton for violating his probation was heard by Judge Burpee in the city court to- day. Lawton was arrested a few days ago, but on account of his condi- ton his case could not be heard until to-day. He had to be taken to Brook side to be relieved of the delirium fremens.
 Some time ago he was ordered to pay his wife $5 a week for three months and this order he obeyed until he started drinking. His wife plead ed for him to-day. but Judge Rurpee thought a stay in Jail would straight en him out'' and he accordingly sent him down for thirty days.
 Joseph Berger was fined $1O and costs for dealing in junk without hav- ing license. Some time ago his H. cense was revoked as he was found guilty of buyino stolen metal De tecttve Dodds yesterday found him in the act of disposing of a stove, and when searched hand scales and sev- erHl pounds of scrap metal were found upon him.
 Mrs Lillian Hayes and Aida Long well. two of the half dozen young women who were committed to Brook side last week for being street walk ers, paid the costs in their cases. Hayes were $6.34 and Longwells 8 B7.16.
 The case against Peter RoibilIard for FsOlatfng the Iiduor lRws was settled eoR $70- There were two counts hga1net him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-16
Pay of London Police.

Including the higher officials. London has over 16,000 persons on its police force. A policeman's pay is at first only six dollars week, rising to eight dol lars. Inspectors get $1 .o00 year; the commissioners salary is SIS BOO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
HARRISON CHILDREN
LOSE IN THEIR LAWSUIT,

Indianapolis. Ind. July 6.--Russell Har-
rison and Mrs. Mary Harrison Mckee,
son and daughter OF the late President
Benjamin Harrison, lost their case
against their stepmother. Mrs. Mary
Lord Harrison, by decision rendered
yesterday by Judge Allen, OF the circuit
court
The complainants excepted TO the re-
port OF the Union Trust company, execu-
tors OF their fathers estate. charging
that as trustee under the will IL had set
aside securities In excess OF the amount
designated by the testator Mr.. Harrison
provided IN his will for a trust fund for
the widow OF $4,000. MT. Harrison and
Mrs. Mckee charged that the securities
on which Mrs. Harrison was drawing in
terest and dividends. though originally
costing sie5ooo. had greatly increased in
value and that she was thus receiving
more than the will provided.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
RAN AUTO INTO LAKE
TO AVERT COLLISION

Hartford. Conn, July Elm order 10
escape a collision with a carriage last
night Miss Bessie Smith, OF Bristol. de-
liberately turned her automobile into a
guard rail and drove the machine into
White Oak lake. She was rescued from
drowning by her companion, Harold
Gwfllim. and both secured dry clothes at
a gypsy camp near by.
Miss Smith. who is % and Mr.. Gwiflim
were returning from ride and Miss
Smith was running the car. When they
reached the causeway. about three miles
this side OF New Britain, where the main
road passes through an arm of the lake.
the young woman saw a carriage ap-
preaching. The road Is narrow and the
carriage, instead OF turning TO the right,
headed for the automobile.
Seeing that collision was inevitable
Miss Smith shut off the power and de-
liberateiy headed the car against the rail
The machine ploughed through It and
plunged into the pond
GwilHm was thrown some distance. and
when he came to the surface he could
not see his companion He dived after
her, and succeeded in getting her TO
shore, not much the worse for her ex-
perience. The persons In the carriage
drove on without offering any assistance.
This morning men dragged the car out
OF the lake. 1t was covered with mud.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
IN
THE CHURCH
FOR FAIR

New York. jug 6.-Incsnsed over the
action OF the trustees OF the Bedford
Park Congregational church, Two Hun
dred and First street and Bainbridge ave.
nue.. the Bronx. who AT a recent meeting
expelled from the church his two daugh-
ters and son because they were leaders
in the Young Peoples society OF the
church. which danced In the parish house
I'm defiance OF the orders fthe church
officers. John Tunock, treasurer. deacon
and trustee OF the congregation for IA
years has resigned. Twenty others in the
congregation. he claims. have followed his
example as a protest against the position
taken by the church officers In expelling
six OF the leading participants IN the
dances from the church and bandshing
the two young peoples societies from
the parish house. where they have had
their headquarters for the last year.
William T. Hornaday director OF the
New York geological park, who ~ chair
man OF the church board. has made a
protest against the use by tho Young
Mems Club expelled from the parish
house OF the old name OF the Young
Mems Congregational Club. The men,
bers OF the club have effected con-
solIdation with the CHRIS Club, which
time, and the word "consolidatod" has
been substituted for congregational"
which gives the club the right 20 use the
same initials as Il had heretofor, but
technically complies with Mr.. Hornaday's
demand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
PRIEST CURSES The SEA.
Mixed Bathing Scandal at Odessa Has
Aroused Great Indignation.

Odessa. July 6.-The little seaside re-
sort Of Kultchuk has been scandaliEed by
the introduction OF mixed bathing by Wis
itors from Odessa. The priests and Puri-
tan residents are denouncing "the lewd
behavior OF the Odessa devils" which.
nevertheless. is drawing crowds. hun
dreds of peasants driving TO Kutchuk 10
witness the novelty.
Father Zachrali. a local priest. Is con-
Quoting on the beach propaganda
against mixed bathing. He wades into
the water up 10 his armpits daily at noon
and solemnly curses the sea for permit
ting the defilement. He has improvised
a liturgy. which includes the following:
Arise ye waves and overwhelm these
un Christian men and women. whose con-
duct makes the fishes blush"
Needless to say. the propaganda ia not
succeeding Father Zachrali offers 10
marry gratis youths and maidens who
have already lost their regulations by
ba athing together.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
CARPENTER
IS DENIED
A DIVORCE

William w. Carpenter. Jr.. submitted
his petition for divorce from Mary Car
penter TO Judge Dubois yesterday after
noon. William claimed his marriage was
void because he was compelled by his
father 10 marry.
At the time the marriage ceremony
was performed William was 16 years old
and May some four years his senior.
Mary objected for her own sake and that
OF her child to the marriage being de-
clared void
There were certain circumstances ex-
listing at the time OF the marriage that
led Judge Dubois 10 declare the action OF
the petitioners father In urging his sons
marriage to be proper. II seemed TO his
honor more matter Of advice on the
part OF the father than duress and the
petition for a divorce was refused
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
HOUSEDOAT OyNAMITED.
Wife and Child Probably Killed Owner,
Her Husband, Has DISAPPEARED.

indianapolis. July 6.-A houseboat own
ed by James Wilson and moored one mile
below Evansville was totally destroyed
by dynamite today. II Is thought that
Wilson's wife and infant child were kill
ed by the explosion or were thrown In the
river and drowned.
Wilson was not on the boat at the time
but has disappeared and cannot be found
Wilson and his wife quarrelled several
days ago ana he left the boat and was
In the immediate neighborhood at late
hour last night.
The explosion wrecked the boat com
pletely and parts of II were scattered on
the shore and In the water, but so far
nothing has been seen OF the mother and
baby. The theory OF the police Is that
Wilson destroyed the houseboat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
FATAL FALL FROM WHERE ?
Woman Lands From the Air on Sidewalk
Dead and Unknown.

25 years old. poorly dressed. was In
stantly killed by falling on the pavement
In front OF 1872 Monroe street yesterday
II seemed TO the people in the neigh
borhood that she must have fallen from
the sky. No one knew her No one saw
Jump or fail. and the first that was seen
Of her was when she came sailing down
through the air. narrowly missing some
children az play.
The police Of the Madison street station
think she fell or Jumped from the roof Of
the FIVE story brick tenement house at 1872
Monroe street. but little girl who was
playing on an adjoining roof at the time
maintains nobody at all came on the roof
The body was sent 10 the morgue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
ADJuDeED BANKRUPT.

Louis Bouvier and Napoleon Bo,vier.
or Woonsocket. doing business as Bouvicr
Brothers, were today adtgdged bankrupt
individually and as co-partners In tho
United States court.
Their petition announces the debts az
S2sSs OF which s1Oi.9o. are secured claims
The assets are given as sliG.7o. OF which
Slo5770 arc debts due the petitioners from
woonsocket parties.
The creditors are in woonsocket Provi-
donce. Pawtucket. LIMERICK. r. T., and
Taunton. Mass. the heavier credtors
being the Woonsocket Lumber company.
S5l4. and J. &. Napoleon Bouvier. A73 *.
Both men are from Woonsocket
The case was referred 20 Chester w.
Burrows. referee IN bankruptcy, for hear
Ing July Z az 10 a. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
BOUGHT R. |. BUILDING.
ST. Louis Man Said 10 Have Purchased
Colonial Mansion for Residence.

st. Louis. July 6.--An evening paper
says that one of the Rhode Island COM
missioners 10 the fair is authority for the
statement that a wealthy ST Loussan has
bought the Rhode Islspd state building
at the fair and viii move IL to the country
as a summer residence at the close OF the
exposition.
With the purchase goes a historical
chandelier which was brought to Rhode
Island years ago by an English curio
collector.
The story Is that he bought II from the
heirs of bankrupt family in the island
OF Crete, that it has changed hands many
times since then at increased price and
each succeeding family that bought the
curio has suffered financial reverses The
last purchase price is said to have been
$4,000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
ALLEGED
SWINDL|NG
OPERATION

man giving his name as John Jones,
alias Harry sapp. S5 years old. is under
arrest at the Central police station, on the
charge Of drunkenness. which will hold
him fast until an investigation can be
had to determine whether or not he has
been fraudulently posing as the captain
of a vessel.
Jones called at William II. Heaps gro
Gerry store, 295 Richmond street. yester-
day, and representing himself 20 be cap
tain OF the schooner Maggie NJ. Keough.
ordered quite n large bill OF supplies for
immediate delivery aboard ship.
Having done this. he borrowed $40,
which sum, together with the price OF
tho goods ordered, he was 10 pay out OF
a check which would reach him later In
the day.
Subsequently Mr.. Heap made a search
for tho Maggie NJ Keough and was un-
able TO find any such vessel In the har-
bor
This morning Jones again called at the
store and undertook TO negotiate a
further loan on the strength OF his pur-
chase.
He was considerably under the influence
OF liquor and when Mr.. Heap demurred
and offered TO take him IL a wagon 10
the Fifth station to have the original
loan Strengthened out, Jones ran away.
Mr. Heap got into his delivery wagon
and followed Jones 10 Weyobsset street
where he called upon Patrolmen c. NJ.
Chace and j. II. Martin TO apprehend the
alleged captain.
At the Central station the prisoner gave
both names-Jones and Sapp. and was
locked up.
He offered TO go with an officer to his
ship and there obtain money with which
10 reimburse Mr.. Heap: but when asked
TO say where the ship was lying, he de-
clned TO give the desired information
All else that could be obtained from
him was that he belonged In New Jersey.
Captain Cannon is investigating the
case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
BLOWING UP A MOUNTAIN.
Great Blast VIII Be Exploded on the Union
Pacific Railroad. l

Evanstown. wyo. July 6.--Next week
one OF theg reatest blasts ever exploded
in the construction of the Union Pacific
Will be shot of by The Utah Construction
company, which is building a cutoff east
OF this city.
The new line will run directly through
mountain and this Is being tunnelled for
the purpose OF planting 800 kegs OF pow
der. which is expected TO tear away tho
entire top OF the mountain above the
railroad grade. A large crowd will go
from this city 10 witness the spectacle OF
blowing up a mountain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06

ONE OF her
ASSAILANTS

Burlington. N. j., July 6.-One OF the
picion OF having assaulted and robbed
Mrs. Elsie Biddle here yesterday was to-
day identified by the victim. The man
Is Thomas Jones. about 20 years old. said
10 live In Philadelphia.
When the news OF the Identification
became public a large crowd assembled
in front OF the city hall and demanded
the prisoner. The police authorities pa
Gifted the mob with assurances that the
culprit would be promptly brought to Jus
tice.
The crowd then left the city hall and
resumed the search for Aaron Timbers,
the negro who is believed to have
beer the leader for Mrs. Biddle's three
assailants. Mrs. Biddle was unable to
identify Bryan Fox, the other suspect.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
DEAD At OVER 100 YEARS.
Hiram Cook, Who Taught Mark Twain In
Sunday School, Passes Away.

Paris, Mo, July 6.-IIiram Cook, who
celebrated his Tooth birthday on March
Il. died at Rensselaer, yesterday. He
was born near Boston in 1904. His family
was on intimate terms with John Adams,
second vice president OF the United
States.
MIR. Cook lived In Boston during the
war OF 1872. was a member OF the Boston
Light infantry when the Bunker Hill
monument was dedicated and saw tho
rails laid for the first railroad An tho
United States. He located I'm Hannibal
when he came 70 Missouri I'm ls2S and
numbered Mark Twain" among his Sun
day school class.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
FRENCH PREMIER AND SON
EX0NERATED OF BRIBERY,

Paris, July 6.--The parliamentary COM
mittee, which is investigating the Chart
rouse charges has drawn UP a report con-
centrating Premier Combes and his son.
Edgar Combes, (secretary general OF the
ministry OF the INTERIOR, on the ground
that the testimony does not show any
thing impeaching their honor. The re-
por: expresses regret that the premier ,e-
ferred before the chamber OF deputies TO
AN attempt at bribery. whereas the tes-
timony discloses no incident having that
gravity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
SLAUGHTER
BY DUTCH
In SUMATRA

Amsterdam. July 5.--A dispatch from
Batavia Capital OF Dutch East India)
says that the commander of the expedi-
ton to North Aohin (northern Sumatra)
attacked Likat on June 23.
The Achinese losses were 4S2 killed In
cluding PSI women and IS children, and "A
wounded. Seventeen prisoners were
taken. The Dutch casualties included the
commander. a lieutenant, two surgeons
and 13 soldieds wounded.
On June % the Dutch troops attacked
I.angat Bars, when the Achinese losses
were 654 killed, including 1S6 women and
100 children. and 49 wounded. Twenty
eight prisoners were taken. The Dutch
losses were captain, % soldiers and six
coolies wounded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
SMITH ON TRIAL FOR
CRUELTY TO A HORSE.

George r Smith was tried before a
jury In Judge wllburs court on the com
plant OF James H. Smirf. agent OF tie
society for the prevention OF cruelty TO
animals. George was charged by the wit
nesses for the state including complain
ant. with failing 20 provide proper shell
Der O. 1902
one witness for tho complainant said
tho thermometer registered rs degrees be-
low zero IN the village. where the horse
was exposed. II was claimed the horse
died from exposure.
Defendant claimed the horse was taken
sick on the road and while be was gone 60
get an axo to XII IL the animal wandered
OF and was found dead the next morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

MRS. wINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while tvething with perfect success. II
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
LAYS all pain. cures wind collie. and IL the
best remedy Cor Diarrhoea. II will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists I'm every part OF the world
Twenty FIVE cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
NORGE SURVIVORS ARE
DESTINED FOR AMERICA

New York. July s.-The local agent for
n cable today stating that the 27 sur
vIvors OF the Norge. who were landed at
Grimsby win be sent to America on the
Cunarder Saxonia. The Saxonia was
scheduled TO sail today for Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
S0CIALIST-LABOR PARTY.
AsElTants for National Honors Come Fram
New York and Illinois.

New York July s-Charles S. Corregan
OF New York and William w. Cox OF nll-
nois were chosen as candidates for presi-
dent and vice president. respectively by
the national convention OF tho Socialist
labor party IN session here today The
result of the vote in each case was re-.
ceivcd with enthusiastic applause. and
the candidates. both OF within were mem
--he1a- Of the -cnnXnntion. responded 10 i'm
perstiye demands for speech
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
SUES TO RECOVER ON
FIRE INSURANCE POLICY

Thomas Concannon OF Central Falls has
sued the National Association company
OF Dublin. Ireland TO recover $500 dam
ages resulting from the failure OF the de-
fendant company to pay the insurance
money due on policy issued in March
1902
furniture OF Mr. Concannon. which furni-
tura was destroyed by fire on March 26.
1904
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

The condition of Gen. John " Brennan
was reported 60 be more serious today
than az any time since the beginning of
bis now prolonged Illness. His family and
friends have serious fears that the end Is
not far on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
Wireless Telearaphy Equipment OF Fall
River and Providence Line Steamers.

The steamers OF the Fall River and
Providence Lines are now equipped with
facilities for wireless telegraphy and
passengers may avail themselves of such
service for the sending OF messages 10 all
points reached by the Western Union lines.
or 90 passengers on other Fall River or
Providence Line steamers. Messages Will
also be received at any Office Of the West
ern Union company for delivery to pas
sengers on board steamers OF these lines
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
GET YOUR RAILROAD TICKETS

or j. ID. HALL. Jr.. for the White Noun
tains. Teachers Institute week Price
T.S for the round trip. good for return
until July 3lst. AT Daily News office
Train leaves Providence at TOT Tuesday
morning, July 9Th. Enjoy tho privileges
OF a special car. Hotel rates all reduced
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
STILL ANOTHER FOURTH
OF JULY FATALITY,

New York. July 6--Ralph Writ. who
was hit on the head by a si1yrocket on
Monday night while he was sitting on
tn veranda OF the home OF c. @. Reid,
the millionaire steel man in Irvlngton,
died today. Mr.. Writ was the brother
OF the secretary OF the Diamond Match
company
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
GOVERNOR IN BOSTON.

Governor l.. r. G. Gasvin went 70 Bos-
ton today. where he Is n guest at the
wedding OF his haf brother. DR. Nc
Connell
The ceremony took place at y. IN.
DR.. Mcconnell is well known dentist
OF the Hub.
Tonight Governor Garvin will attend
the Y. r. c. L. convention In the Greene
Street Univer-alist church. this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
CONVENTION OPENS;;
PARKER IN THE LEAD.

Louisiana>-M J. Foster.
Maine
Maryland--J. Poe.
Massachusetts-Cha s. Hamlln.
Michigan
Minnesota--C. L. Vesaley,
Mississippi-John Sharp Williams.
Missouri--John T. Hurd.
MONTANA Martin Maginnis.
Eebraska--Wi j. Bryan.
Nevada--Francls G.. Newtands
New Hampshire--John NJ. Mitchell.
New Jersey--Alva A. Clark
New York-David b. Hill
North Carolina-Edward Chambers
Smith.
North Dakota -
Ohio-John A Mcmahon.
oregon--W. It. Butcher.
Pennsylvania-R. r. Pattison.
Rhode Island -
South Carolina
South Dakota-R. r. Pettigrew.
Tennessee--EdwaTd w. Carmack
Texas-Joseph w Bailey.
Utah-Frank j. Cannon.
Vermont-Elisha May.
Virginia--John w Daniel.
Washington NJ M. Goldman.
West Virginia,-Henry G.. Davis.
Wisconsin-T. ]. B1emming.
Wyoming-David ~. Stickney.
Alaska
Arizonia-W. +. Timmlns
District OF Columbia--James L. Norris.
Indian Territory|T. I. Wade.
New MeNico-James @. Fitch.
oklahoma--Roy Il. Stafford.
HawaiL-James l.. Coke.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
$500 TO ST. LOUIS AND RETURN VIA
TIE NICKEL PLATE ROAD

Prom Buffalo. Tickets on sale each
Tuesday and Thursday during June. Fun
particulars regarding rates 90 ST Louis
ON application TO l. 7. Burgess. N. Il. Il.
A.. New Old South Bldg. Boston, Mass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
FINANCIAL
The New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by n. CURTIS
FLETCHER & CO., street fioor, Banigan
Building. :.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News by DAVIS g.
DAVIS, Banigan Building.
Yes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
SITUATIONS WANTgo-FeMAle.

YOUNG LADIES TRIO. VIOLIN,
cello or cornet and piano; open for sum-
mer engagement. Hotel preferred. Ad-
dress Miss Y. Edgeoomb. ~ Humphreys
street, Dorchester. Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06
TOO LATE To Be CLASSIFIED
HELP WANTED-MAlE.

wANTED-SALENfAN FOR LETTER
fling systems. card cabinets, Experi-
ence necessary. Address ID News Of
flee. jy6-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06

MANUFACTURING coMPANIEs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-04

club house of the Fraternal Order of
Eagles, and Mr.. Smiths work is COM
mended very highly by the Kansas City
papers Mr.. Smiths mother, Mrs. Kate
e. Smith, will probably join her son in
Philadelphia next spring. Mrs. Smith
will be we'll remembered by Topeka
people as she was for many years the
primary teacher at Quincy school.
One of the pleasantest meetings ever
enjoyed by the ladies of the r. H. club
was that of yesterday afternoon when
Mrs. Margaret Conwell entertained at
the home of her son, Mr.. Frank Con-
we'll, Ills Monroe street. The parlors
were very prettily decorated with ferns
and chrysanthemums. The afternoon
was spent in social conversation and
guessing contests. In the flower name
contest Mrs. Ruth Steele won first
prize, a creamer and sugar and Mrs.
Celestine StokeT the BOBBY prize, a vase.
In the bean contest Mrs. Minnie White
head and Mrs. Margaret Young were
the successful contestants. Delicious
refreshments were served and enjoyed
by the following guests: Mrs. Margaret
Young, Mrs. Libbie Wolverton, Mrs
Celestine Stoker, MES. Dora Wolf, Mrs.
L. Mengel. Mrs. Margaret Kellar, Mrs.
Jennie Wehe, Mrs. ]. K. Withers. Mrs.
Mary Armstrong, Mrs. Minnie White
head, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Mrs. Ruth
Steele, Mrs. Elizabeth Finch. Mrs. D.
A. Wizer, Mrs. F. r. Conwell, Mrs. c.
o. Smith, Miss Fay Armstrong, Miss