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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
BROWN ALUMNI.
AnnuoI Meeting This Afternoon In Man.
nlng Hall.

Shortl yafter o'clock this afternoon
between 100 and 200 members Of the Asso-
ciated Alumni OF Brown university met
together in Manning han to hold the an
nual meeting Of the organization. Many
OF the older classes were represented by
members present. Out OF 1s surviving
members OF the class OF '54, 10 have re-
turned for their 5oth anniversary, re-
markable record
In the absence of the president and
vice president. Col F. w. Cheney of the
class OF "a was elected to occupy the
chair.
Reports were read and accepted from
the secretary and treasurer and various
committees were appointed by the chair.
Reports were received from the classes
OF "a. 70 and s4. II being the 50th, 25th
and 10th anniversaries OF these classes.
Nathaniel Poole spoke for '54, w. s.
Munroe for 20.
After miscellaneous business had been
transacted a procession was formed to
attend the dedicatory exercises at the
Carrie Tower and the Robinson gates.
presented by the class OF 81 In memory
OF President Ezekiel Gilman Robinson.
At O'Clock in Say1es hall exercises
were conducted, the program of which
was as follows:
Music: Finale from Sonata, op. 20.
Ptutu: Tone Poem, op. 66 No /. Mailing,
Prof Ashton; address; The Present
Charles Edwin Bennett. of Cornell uni
versity: music; (a) Minuet from Overture
Handel; (b) Tone Poem, op. s6 No q
Mailing, Prof. Ashton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
GIVEN TILL
FRIDAY
TO PLEAD

New York. June 14-Mrs. Nan Patter-
son, the former actress against whom an
indictment for murder in the first degree
In connection with the death Of Book
maker Caesar Young was returned by the
grand jury yesterday. today entered a
plea OF not guilty before Judge Newburg-
or in the court OF General Sessions.
The plea was made with leave 10 with
draw by next Friday and in the mean
time her counsel will serve notice on the
district attorney that he will move 90 In
spect the minutes OF the grand jury.
The proceedings in court were very
brief. occupying hardly more than two
minutes and not one word was spoken
by the prisoner. Attired in deep mourn
Ing, Mrs. Patterson entered the court
room with her father, Miss Martha Nc
Laughltn. n friend and her counsel, ust
before the clerk called the case.
When asked 10 plead 90 the indictment,
she turned to Mr. Levy. her attorney,
who said:
''The defendant pleads not guilty. with
leave TO withdraw by Friday"
That In a practice / do not approve
off, the court replied. but [ will give
you until Friday in which TO plead"
This ended the formal arraignment, and
the prisoner was at once taken back 10
the Toombs. AS she was led from the
court room she bowed and smiled tows rd
her father and friends sitting at the rear
OF the court room.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14

FOR FALL
CAMPAIGN

Registration progresses fairly we'll but
there are still thousands OF voters who
are derelict in their duty and there is lit
tie reason why they should not call
. promptly and affixx their signatures. so
as TO join in the procession OF enfran-
chising men who will make OF, unmake a
president at next November's election.
Up 10 8 O'Clock. this afternoon l2,1T7
names had been registered as compared
with 10,495 at a corresponding period a
year ago. This means a gain OF 1852 over
last year, at the same time
Fourteen full days remain say nothing
OF al least the three closing evenings as
required by statute and this means an
average OF nearly 400 daily. Figuring on
that basis II is safe TO predict that when
the books close June 10. the grand total
will not fall far short OF 20.0O0 as COM
pared with n trifle over 1900. last year
In regard to poll taxes nearly 1900 had
been paid up TO o'clock. this afternoon
or less than GOO as compared with tho rec
ord for 1903 entire. The deputy sherlffs are
bestirrlng themselves as we'll as the de-
linquents. and William II Worrall. teller
In the city treasurers office, is confident
the 10000 figure will be passed this year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
FINANCIAL
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. June 4.--Opening prices in
the stock market here today did not re-
spond 20 the advances established in Lon
don and the principal railroad stocks were
slightly lower. Small gains In some of
the industrials and specialties made the
opening tone irregular
Spirited buying OF the local fractions
gave momentary stimulus to the market
burt the railroads fell of again when the
leaders stopped rising. Manhattan was
unusually active at an advance of 2h.
metropolitan Street Railway gained ia
and Brooklyn Transit u. Lackawanna
opened points higher.
Large buying OF Reading hardened the
market and the more active stocks rose u
to n over last night. Hooking Valley.
Canada Southern, Kansas City. Fort Scott
and Memphis preferred and Realty pre-
ferred gained about a point. Anaconda
fell 2, Ice preferred 1%. St Louis South.
western preferred / and Chicago and AL
ton u. Bonds were irregular.
Stocks were held firmly around the best
prices OF the morning. although dealings
were reduced to nominal proportions
Chicago Great Western preferred A. ad-
vanced 2A and International Paper pre-
ferred /. st. Paul moved up "a at o'clock
and ontario and Western was taken free
ly around to Is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Charles T. Yerkes the capitalist and
William Marconi were passengers on the
steamer Kaiser Wilhelm Ill. which sailed
from New York today for Bremen.
J. p. Morgan g. Company announce that
SO. .coo, 900 OF New York Central q Hudson
River 4 per cent dehenture bonds offered
the public today at 97h were over sub
scribed. Boston. Philadelphia and Chicago
took large amounts and about So, ,o0o. 900
OF the debentures were placed abroad.
The North German Lloyd steamer Kai-
ser wilhelm der Crosse from Bremen
Southampton and Cherbourg for New
York. Is reported as having been in com
munication by wireless telegraph los
miles east Of Nantucket lightship at $40
O. m. Vessel viii probably dock about 8
q m. tomorrow.
The biennial convention OF the Supreme
Grand Loyal Orange lodge and the Su-
preme Ladies Loyal Orange lodge OF the
United States were called To order todgy
at Detroit with 500 delegates and 800 dele
gates respectively. The FIRST sessions OF
both organizations were devoted TO rou-
tine business. organization and reports Of
grand officers.
At a meeting OF the Penebscot bar held
st Bangor this afternoon resolutions were
adopted upon the death of the late Hon.
John A. Peters. formerly chief justice of
the supreme court AT this meeting Hon.
Albert W. Payne the oldest praotioing
attorney OF the United States and for the
past twenty years president of the Pc
nohscot bar. resigned because Of physical
fnnrmities. Franklin A. Wilson was elect
ed his successor.
Alumni day Of Princetons commence
ment was marked by annual meetings of
the Phi Beta Kappa, the whig and the
Cliosophic societies m the morning. after
which the polls were opened for the eiec-
ton OF an alumni trustee The recep-
tion Of President and Mrs wilson will
take place at Prospect lake this after
7 neon ana IN the uvvnrnT The 18th annual
Lynde prize debate will be held In Alex
ander hall.
~ The annual convention of the New Eng
land Allied Printing Trades was opened
IN Eks hall. Boston this morning Presi-
dent John n. Dooley of Portland. Ne. oc-
cupied the chair. Among the cities repre-
ssnted are Boston. Brockton. Fan River.
North Adams. Springfield. Lewiston. Port
hno ana Manchester. The report of Sec
retary r u. BcMshon Of North Adams In
.ciczted- that The outlook was encouraT-
has
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
PROVES A
BLESSING
TO LOWELL

Boston, June H-Curtailment of cotton
mills in other centres has been bless
ing 20 Lowell, according 20 the Boston
Transcript, which has been investigating
the textile situation in Merrimro Valley
mill towns. Lowell has gone on manu-
featuring goods this year with little cessa-
tion. The prolonged strike Of last year
made quite hole in the stock of goods
made by the companies and cotton was
bought freely at the beginning OF the
crop this year.
The only real curtanment OF conse-
quence has been In the mills OF the Law
renee Manufacturing company at Lowell
which has been running FIVE days a week
There is some curtaiment In a few de-
partments In a number of other Lowell
mills. but II has not taken the form OF
rrnning short time. It is quite possible
that before tho season ends there will
be one or two weeks shut down in Lowell.
In Lawrence curtainment has been go
ing on in the Arlington mills, cotton de-
partment. for some time. The Pemberton
mills and Methuen mills, have shut down
for two months; the future course OF the
Pacific mills. employing 500 operatives.
are uncertain. Walter r. Parker the
agent, said the softening of the cotton
market and the uncertainty concerning
EoOuS lllbnl make n great fnanRe IN tne
situation. Up 10 date the mills have run
regularly but the future was uncertain.
The Atlantic mills have been running in
full and their future course depends on
conditions. The Everett mills will proba-
bly, stop two weeks in August. Some OF
the idlo Lawrence operatives have called
on the poor department for aid.
An effort TO keep the plant I'm full oper-
alton will be made on account OF the
The other mills in Manchester are run
and Jackson mills will stop for two weeks
in August The Exeter mills were closed
for one week The Cooheco mills of Dover
are running on full time, but not to their
fun capacity. The ourtailment has been
30 arranged that the operatives are given
work at alternating periods. The Sal
mon Falls mills are running five days
weekly. Although curtailment Ia expect
ed at the three corporations at Sunoook,
at New Market and Great Falls mills,
no definite plan has boen
decided upon. These plans are operating
In full. The Columbian mills Of Green
Vile. N. H.. are running four days weekly.
Tho mills of New Hampshire have not
been pushed with orders for goods for
some time, but they have not been cur
failing as much as mills In other sectiona.
Agent Herman f. Straw OF tho big
Amoleag corporation. controlling the
mills. employs more than TO-
)Oc hands. said there had been no short
time as yet, but as to the future he could
not sneak
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
GEN. BELLS PLAN.


Cripple Creek. Colo. June 14.--Wlth the
resumption Of work In the mines. the
streets OF all the cities and towns In Teller
county have taken on their normal ap-
pearance. man with rife Is now
rarely seen although many are carrying
revolvers. on the surface there is no
longer the least reminder OF the stirring
times OF last week. The district IN ap-
parently safe TO the visitor and to the
resident
Two posses secured the country to the
west OF Cripple Creek without encounter
Ing the armed bodies OF men reported to
be entrenched on West Four Mile and
North Mile creeks
General Bell says he will send out mill
tary expeditions daily until he rounds
up oil refugees in the surrounding noun
tains.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
A $4,000
VERDICT
SET ASIDE

Two OF the three justices Of the ap-
pellatte division agree that the verdict of
$4,000 awarded Margaret Poland a little
girl against the Union Railroad COM
pany for personal injuries must be set
aside and judgment entered in the COM
mon pleas division for the defendant cor
poration.
Judge Tillinghast thinks that a new
trial should be granted and files brief
dissenting opinion on the question OF or
dering judgment.
He says: "I concur in the foregoing
opinion insofar as IL states the general
rule OF law applicable to the case anl
also insofar as II holds that the verdict
was against the evidence. But / think
that a new trial should be granted. which
Is all that tho defendant asks for, in
stead OF directing judgment for the de-
fendant." Judge Blodgett delivers the
opinion OF the majority OF the court.
Judge Blodgett reviews the testimony
cites many authorities and then says.
Upon both principle and authority.
therefore, we are of opinion that this
plaintiff was guilty OF contrfbutory negli-
gence under the circumstances OF this
case and that she is not entitled 10 recov-
err Case remitted TO common pleas divi-
sion with direction TO enter Judgment for
defendant"
PLAINTIFF was eight years old when, she
was run down by n car on Chestnut street
Jan. IL. 1902 The child had been sent by
her mother to purchase spool OF thread.
1t was claimed at the trial that the car
could have stopped In time 10 save the
child from harm had the car been in
charge OF a competent and careful par
ties. Henry w. Hayes represented the de-
fendant company in the proceeding before
the appellate court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
EXTRA.
q O'CLOCK.
SOUTHERN
VETERANS
MEET

Nashville Tenn, June 1l-The topics OF
great interest TO the Confederate Vet
Grams before the convention today were:
who will be the next commando in
chief?" and "wiIl there be a permanent
reunion city?"
Cen Stephen u. Lee. now filling the un-
expired term OF Gen. John r. Gordon, has
general support, but some opposition 10
him is expected. mainly from the Texas
delegation. who want Gen. Cabell for
commander-in-chief. They argue that
Gen. Lee is now nlling a government posi-
don. as he is one OF the vicksburg Ma
uonal Military park commissioners.
Gen. Lees friends insist that this fact
is no obstacle to his election as com
mander-in-chief OF the veterans.
Advocates OF New Orleans for per-
nnanent reunion city urge that the large
bear the expense OF entertaining the vet
Grams annually, and that the city is cas-
ily accessible. Louisville and Baltimore
eaoh hope 10 secure next years reunion
General Lee favors a permanent reunion
city, but prefers that any suggestion as
TO the matter should come from the vet
Grams themselves. The jefferson Davis
Memorial services under the auspices of
the Southern Confederate Memorial asso-
cation were held at Christ Church Ca
thedrnl today. The memorial address was
delivered by Bishop Gailor, of the Epls.
copal diocese of Tennessee.
The United Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams covened this afternoon in Watkins
hall. the chief feature OF the proram be-
in an address by United States Senator
William b. Bates. On Wednesday after
noon the laying OF the corner stone of
the monument TO the Confederate prf-
vate soldiers VIII take place at Centennial
park, under the auspices OF the Masons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
COMMITTEE MEETINGS.

The city council committee on rail-
roads held meeting at 2 clock this az
ternoon, while the committee on harbors
preceded the former committee IN holding
meeting as to the continuous ball at
high noon. Nothing but routine business
was transacted.
An aldermandc committee gaev n hear
ing this afternoon on the question OF sup
pressing the sale Of blank cartridges and
postals for same Incidental 20 the Fourth
OF July celebration. There was large
attendance In favor and In opposition and
the committee Will report 90 the session
81 the board OF alderman Thursday after
noon.
The committee on claims will meet to-
morrow at 10 a. m. and the committee on
highways az p. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
GOVERNMENT FAILST0
PROVE M'SWEENEY GUILTY,

New York. June 14.--United States Com
missioner Shields today discharged from
custody Edward F. Mcsweeney. OF Bos-
ton. former assistant commissioner Of
immigration at this port. who WAS
charged with the larceny OF certain
papers alleged by the immigration officers
to be official.
In his very brief opinion Commissioner
Shields decides the government failed 60
make one case of even probable cause
and discharged the accused.
The charge against McSweeney attract
ed considerable attention when made In
1903 owing to the prominence OF the
accused In Boston politics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
REpRIEVE GRANTED.
Erecutim Of Mrs. valentiae Delayed for
Twsnty-uns Days.

Trenton, NJ j., June 14.-Acting Gov
ernor wakelee today signed a reprieve.
which for 2l days at least, will save Mrs.
Anna Valentine from the gaalows
The granting of the reprieve followed an
appeal for the condemned woman on the
part of n delegation OF her contrymen
and others.
Among the communications received by
acting Governor Wakelee today in
reference 10 the case was a telegram from
Secretary OF State John Hay. stating that
he had been requested by the Italian gov
ernment to use his influence In securing
n Communication OF the sentence of the
woman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS
GO INTO BANKRUPTCY.

New York, June fA-Creditors have filed
petitions In bankruptcy against NJ.
Sampler. Sons and company, manufac-
turers of clothing and the Cupid Clothing
company. The first named ts one of the
oldest in the trade here, having been or
ganized In 1860. Attorneys for the firm
and company said the liabilities of
Sampler. Sons and company are about
$3.50, 900 and assets about the same.
The liabilities OF the Cupid Clothing
company are 100000 and assets about the
same. Poor business. on account OF un-
fayorable weather. is given for the cause
OF the trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
joke
ENDS IN
DEATH

Mount Holly, N. j., Juno h--Frank
Reinecke aged 16 years. was killed late
last night by his father while trying TO
play a joke on the latter. Young Rein
ecke hid in the bushes along the high
way near Riverside. and as his father
approached the boy jumped out. expect
ing TO scare him.
The elder Reinecke drew a knife and
plunged IL into the lads heart. killing
him almost instantly.
Mr.. Reinecke thought he was about to
be attacked by highwayman. The
father Is almost insane from grief
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
A PROBATE APPEAL.
Horace +. Carpenter Seeks 10 Have MunIcI-
pal Courts Decision Reversed.

Judge Dubois today heard further testi-
mony in the appeal of Horace r. Carpen-
ter fromsa. decree of the municipal court,
refusing 10 allow an instrument offered
as the last wi1 OF Eliza III. Carpenter
to be probated.
Mr.. Carpenter was named as executor
In the will.
II Is claimed that Eliza RI. Carpenter
was not of disposing and sound mind
when this instrument was drawn. The
appellant seeks 10 establish her testament
tary capacity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
REPUBLICAN ADVANCE
GUARD REACHES CHICAGO.

Chicago. June l4.-Incoming trains
brought large numbers of the Republican
national advance guard to Chicago to-
day. Senator Penrose OF Pennsylvania,
was an early arrival. Others who reached
Chicago were Senator Marlborough OF
North Dakota Senator Ankeny OF Wash
ington, Judson w. Lyons of Georgia
George r Paxton OF Wyoming and Corne-
Illus N Bliss OF New York.
Many persons who are not members of
the national committee but who like 10 be
on the ground at Republican conventions
also arrived.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
BROKEN CAR SEAT.
Basis Of HarIss's $4,000 Damage SulI
Against Rhode Island Co.

Before a jury in Judge Johnsons court
was begun today the trial OF the suit OF
Michael Harlow to recover 5000 from tho
Rhode Island company for expenses OF
Mrs. Harlow rs the result OF an accident
on June "a. 1903.
Mrs Harlow was passenger in car
at Pawtucket and without any warning
the back OF the seat IN front OF her broke
and falling on her caused her serious In
juries
Thomas +. Vance. Lewis A. Waterman
tiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
Foa OVER SIXTY YEARS.

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while tcethlng with perfect success. II
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
lays all pain. cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Diarrhoea- II will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
by druggists in every part Of the world.
Twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
HARRY ANDREWS THE WINNER.

London. June H.-Ascot week opened to-
day with brilliant prospects. King Ed
ward Queen Alexandra and the Prince
and Princess Of Wales drove IN state from
windsor Castle and met with a great re-
ccption at tho course.
The Ascot stakes Ca handicap OF twenty
sovereigns each with 1000 soverelgns add
ed. two miles) the principal race of the
day brought out big field OF 2. Merry
Andrew won. Pure Gold was second and
Pradelia was third
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
FELL into RIVER.
Little Colorsd Boy Was Rescued From
Drowning at James Street SLIP.

Arthur Heap. colored, seven years old
while playing upon n float at the James
street shp at 12 o'clock this noon fell
overheard and would have been drowned
but for the prompt action OF Peter Free
man, OF 0rransit street who rescued the
lad and carried him home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
YACHT INeoMAR IN DRY DOCK.

London. June 1.-THE American
schooner yacht 1ngomar. owned by Nor
ton r. Plant. OF the Larchmont Yacht
club. was taken out % dry dock today
Rhe Will saii for Dover tomorrow in
readiness FOR the Heilgoiand races The
Ineomsr will also race at Kiel and sub
sequently at Cowes. Lsss Of Wight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
SUDDEN DEATH.
Raymond N. Cufdn, Well Known Local Ma.
chInIst, Expired on Eorrancs Street.

Raymond N. Colvin, "a years old. whose
home was on Wood street, died suddenly
in the office OF the l.. III. T1llInghast
supply company, 162 Dorrance street. at
2:sO o'clock this afternoon OF heart failure.
He was taken III on the street and an
ambulance was called for. but he was
dead before Il arrived.
Mr.. Raymond had a machine shop at
l65 Orange street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
COSTLY DRUNK.
Edward 0'NsllI, While Siupshsd From
Drink, Lost His Watch This Afternoon,

Edward oNeil. 40 years old. a painter
by trade. was taken In from Hayden
street at 2 p. m. today, stupidity drunk.
A citizen. who saw man go through
o'Neirs pockets and steal his watch, gave
an alarm to the police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
HARRIS FATALLY WOUNDS HIMSELF

New Britain, Conn. June 14.--Dwight A.
Harris. superintendent OF the water de-
partment Of this city, shot himself in his
room today. He Is not expected to re-
cover. The cause of his act is unknown
Harris IL 20 years old. unmarried. and
has sister in Boonville, N. Y. He has
been superintendent Of the water depart
ment for 20 years.
Group Instantly relieved. Or. Thomas
Electric OIL Perfectly safe Never faIls
At any drug store.
Every family should have its house.
hold medicine chest and the first bottle IN
II should be DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup. Natures s-medy for coughs and
colds
itching pilea. Never mind n phypicians
fall to cure you Try Doan's Ointment
No failures there. 80 cents at any drus
store.
Burdock Blood Bttters gives q man q
clear head an active brain. q strone.
vigorous body-makes him nt for the bat
Tie Of life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
CHIMNEY FIRE.

The alarm from box 2i7 at i.R o'clock
this afternoon was for n chimney fire az
Gladstone street But slight damage
was done. John A. Corey occupies and
Edward Baker owns the house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
THREE KILLED IN STREET DUEL.

Bedford. Ind. June i4.-Three were kill
cd and one was fatally injured I'm a street
duel at Bryantsville. u miles from here
today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
FIREMBN's MUSTER

Only two engines have so far played
and their records were: Arlington Fire
Engine company. 2ls feet "a inches.
Cranston Fire Engine company. Engin I:
Stars. l6b feet, az inches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-14
The New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by n. CURTIS
PITCHER e. CO, street floor Baai-
gan Building.