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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
NOTES FROM THE HARBOR.

Point street bridge was kept going like
a tnerry-go-round this noon by the pc
culiar tactics OF the tow boat captains
from the Providence Tow Boat com
pauy's wharf.
lust as the people from the factories on
the west side OF the river who live across
the stream were Fastening home 10 snatch
a hasty dinner the tug Reliance blew for
the draw to open and after this craft had
passed down and the bridge had closed
the Gaspee from the dock which the
Reliance had just left blew three blasts
and delayed a lot OF wagons and hungry
folk till she had passed through
This time the gates had scarcely been
opened for the accumulated trafiic TO
pass when the whistle OF the Nat sutton.
which was lying at the same dock with
the other. was heard. and in a few min
utes later big ocean going tug passed
down with a tow Of light barges and il
was after 1880 before the teams could
be let through this time
The men In charge OF the draw say
that this sort of thing is a common occur
renee and works a great hardship 10
the working people at times. when by
a little foresight on the part OF the tow
boat management the frequent opening
OF the draw could be done away with.
It is considered possible that the people
that are affected may petition for a close
time when the draw will be used to ac-
commodate the heavy traffic. This sort
of an arrangement has worked we'll i'm
other places and there is apparently no
reason why t should not here.
gang Of union sailors visited the
schooner Du Bgnon at Wilkesbarre pier
yesterday and succeeded in convincing
the four non union men on board that
they should not continue TO work at the
nom union wage OF s25 a month and the
sailors gave up their berths and went
with the union men. though they will
forfeit the wages that were due them by
breaking their agreement The nature OF
the argument is not known but IL must
have been a powerful one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
INSANITARY SHOPS.
Several Local BARRIERS Cited 10 Appear Be-
fore State Examiners.

Gas costs money and so does coal, so
local barber who has put I'm gas heater
for his running hot water in order 10
keep peace with the BARRIERS examiners
thought IL was folly to use both kinds Of
fuel at once and ne went back to the old
fashioned method heating the water used
for shaves in tea kettle set on top OF
the stove
The scheme worked I'm great shape till
a couple OF nights ago, when he described
a pair OF possible customers coming along
the street toward his shop. "A slight dark
Completed fellow, rather we'll set up and
companion who looked as though he was
able 10 care for himself in mixup.
Some business sure" said the tonsorial-
ist as he stepped to the door and pre-
pared TO welcome the Gas he thoughD,
sports, with his best bow.
It was then he saw something about
the man that looked familiar and then II
came 10 him In a flash. 'Frhe Barber
Commish" he said I'm dismay, and he
made a run for his tea Kettle.
He was too late. for Chairman McArdle
and Secretary Friend were I'm the door
and began at once TO ask embarrassing
questions. The proprietor Of this shop
and several other BARRIERS Will be re-
uuired 10 answer more questions as 20
why their shops are not cleaner and why
they do not use clean towel for each
customer, next Monday morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12

OF STEEL
MAGNATES

New York. March l2.-Tho second an
nual report OF the United States Steel
corporation dated March I, was Issued to-
day. The statement Is a voluminous one
dealing with the income accounts for the
year. comparative income the preferred
stock conversion plan, financial oohga-
tions. capital expenditures and detalled
statement OF production. II also includes
the certificate Of the chartered account
ant. showing assets and liabilities togeth-
ct with "A condensed general pront ana
loss account.
No earnings for the year after deduct
ing expenditures FOR maintenance ana IN
terest on bonds and fixed charges OF sno-
sidiary companies were slOs.l7l.la2 com
pared with S33. .30S763 In 1902 The bal
anca Of net earnings for 1903 was $e5,o'o'-
7SG a,s against Sos 5&,354 I'm 1892
There was charged off last year for de-
preciation inventory valuation ana Tor
the adjustment OF sundry accounts 90
s7s s37. The previous year nothing was
charged of 20 this account.
Dividends on the preferred STOCK IN lSoS
amounted TO $50. .4O4, ,i7S, as against $685. TO-
III I'm 1902 .o, a..
Undivided profits for 1903 were sl9,SA,sis
as against So, ,2d3, ,656. a.,
payments for account OF common dlVi-
dends IN 1903 were sl2,7O7,562 compared
with Sd, 49,, go I'm 1909.
Reports show the balance or undlViueu
surpius for 1908 OF )66. .O96.6lS. Expendi-
lures made by all properties during the
year for maintenance. renewals ana eN-
traordinary requirements amounted 10
ga 7S5 19l. All OF which was charged to
current operations. 1t is declared that the
physicial condition OF the properties mas
been not only fully maintained out great-
ly improved and strengthened by these
extensive outlays.
Regarding the preferred stock cohVer-
sion plan the report said; l.,
"I-p 10 Dec. 81, 1903. there had been is
sued and were outstanding United STATES nsss
Steel Corporation 60-year per cent SILL inas
ing fund gold bonds, dated April !. is9S
si55 9n2, 800. These bonds were issuea oserran "a
payment for 900 shares or pre1erTeu
stock at par. as well as In consideratlon
OF s7.iT7.l 100 cash received from }. \. MOI,
gan Il Co. for a syndicate, being part
of 500. Oo0 900 cash receivable, under me
contract OF April /. 1902, approved by the
stock kholders In special meeting ana there-
after sustained by the courts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
BARBER GIVEN PERMISSION
TO USE A RIGHT OF WAY

The owners OF the land on which Mini
gret Lodge is situated In the town OF
Charlestown feared the destruction OF
their pleasure resort according 20 the
statements made I'm the bill in equity
brought by A. Prescott Baker OF Boston.
William +. Bufrum and William T. Shelf
field. Jr.. OF Newport against Thomas a.
Barber " Richmond.
The complainants Messrs Baker. Buff
FUN and Sheffield In their bill recite that
they are owners OF n parcel or tract OF
land which they use for the purposes OF
hunting and flshing and on which Is n
lodge surrounded by handsome forest
trees useful for shade and ornamental
purposes. The beauties OF the land and the
lodge are finely described I'm the bill. IL u
declared to be an ideal place for the en-
tertainment OF friends as one has the ad-
vantages OF both the forest and the
ocean.
This earthly paradise. the complainants
say Mr. Barber on February 27th. threat
ened without right 10 destroy. He had al
ready gathered many wagons. horses and
destructive implements TO remove the
trees after they were taken down, when
the hill was fled and a restraining order
was obtained
Today by consent ~ counsel decree
was entered modifying the order so as 20
give Mr. Barber the privilege or going
over an alleged right OF way through
the forest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
FISHER IN
Defence OF
DIETRICH.

Washington. March l2.--Jacob Fisher,
postmaster at Hastings, Neb, resumed
his statement today before the special
the ch, :ges against Senator DIETRICH.
Senator spooner attended today's meet
ing but Senator Cockrell was absent
Mr. Fisher said that at the time he was
appointed postmaster his relations with
Hahn had been rather unfriendly; that
previous to that time Hahn made daily
visit to his OFisher's) place OF business,
but that these visits stopped when he re-
ceived news OF his appointment. He did
not recall any visit by Hahn on April 2,
and he was sure that under the clrcum-
stances he would have asked Hahn what
the thought OF his CF1sher's) appointment
as his (Hahn's) successor as Hahn had
testified.
THAT statement absolutely deny"
said the witness.
lie also said that he had not asked
Hahn what the office paid and strongly
contradicted Hahn's statement that he
had asked Hahn 10 consult lawyer for
him to ascertain whether he would have
TO pay note he might give to DIETRICH
10 secure the appointment
IL never asked him" he said, "and no
note was given"
Edwin Il Francis deputy postmaster at
Hastings. under Fisher, replying TO ques-
tions by Mr.. Platt said that he had agreed
TO pay half the rental OF the back room OF
the DIETRICH building and had done so for
five months, the total being Sal. The ar
rangement was that he was to have half
OF any proceeds derived from the room.
He said these payments on account OF the
room had had nothing to do with his
salary. He contradicted the statement OF
Mr.. Haman that he had assented TO a
statement that he (Francis) had had TO
pay 500 to Mr.. DIETRICH or that he had
told Haman that Fisher had paid $500 to
DIETRICH
Mr.. Francis testified that he had had
a conversation with District Attorney
Summers relative 10 testifytng before
the grand jury In the case against Deit-
rich.
Mr.. Battey then asked for the particu-
lars OF that conversation but before he
could reply Mr.. Hoar interposed with
an inquiry as TO the purpose OF the ex-
animation.
I'VE want" Mr. Battey replied, Ito
show the pressure that the district at
torney put upon witnesses I'm these cases
that he told the witness that IL he did
not testify he was himself liable 10 prose
cution and Imprisonment"
Mr.. Hoar suggested that such line Of
inquiry would broaden the inquiry to an
undesirable extent and after conversa-
ton with Senator DIETRICH. the attorney
temporarily withdrew the question.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
. FINANCIAL
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street March 12.--The opening
dealings I'm stocks today offered no fca-
ture OF interest Small dealings and in
significant price changes were shown
throughout the list. A rise OF a half
in New York Central. and the Csecline OF
as much in Norfolk and Western and the
Realty stocks were the most conspicuous
changes.
Bear pressure and liquidation In Met
ropolitan Street Railway scored it down
steadily " Other local stocks became
heavy and the general market sold of.
Peoples Gas was offered freely and fell
lle. Metropolitan Securities yielded 3,
Third Avenue z Delaware and Hudson
and Hooking Valley preferred III and
North American /. Railroad stocks were
neglected during the early selling, but
were sold heavily later, Pennsylvania los
ing a point The market steadied at the
turn OF the hour.
Declines reached l to rs I'm Colorado
Fuel, Consolidated Gas, Manhattan.
Pressed Steel Car and Cotton oil Met
ropolitan Securities lost I'm ALL There
was a slight rally on bear covering OF
shorts. Metropolitan Street Railway and
Sugar recovered a point. The latter
stock eased of again. but the general list
held steady after the bank statement op-
peared. and United S.ates Steel pre-
ferred hardened a fraction above last
night. In the final dealings Metropolitan
Street Railway touched 1855 The closing
was dull and firm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
RUSALKA AS FLAGSHIP.
Commodore Rogers Purchased Schooner
Yacht From 0lney Estate.

The news that the schooner yacht Ru-
salka will again carry the commodores
pennant for the Rhode Island Yacht club
Is pleasing TO the yachtsmen In these
waters. as the fine craft which became
so we'll known when sailed by the late
Col. r. f. Olney has been purchased by
Or. Frederick r. Rogers, the present com
modore OF the Rhode Island CLUB
The Rusalka Is the work OF l.awley OF
Boston and was turned out at the South
Boston ward during a winter when work
was slack and the very best sort OF work
rnanship was put into her. Col. Olney
saw the craft while N process Of con-
structIon and at once opened negotiations
for her. but ne was unsuccessful In max
ing a trade at that time, though n few
years later he secured the beautiful craft.
from the successful purchaser.
with Captain Lewis Tillnghast AT the
wheel the Rusalka carried the Rhode
Island and New York Yacht club flags 10
all parts OF southern Now England waters
where her qualities as comfortable
cruising boat and an able sea boat was
shown I'm all sorts OF weather.
Col Olney's reason for giving her up
for the Esperanza was the difference in
size. as he required more room TO enter
tain mis- many friends. Since he changed
boats TO the time OF his death he kept
the Rusalka in the cove at Pawtuxet
where she has been protected from the
elements for the past year by a covering
OF canvas and rough boards.
DR. Rogers said today that he would
put the schooner into commission at once
as soon as spring opened and he will
have Captain j. L. knight Of Providence
20 sail her The Rusalka Is SO feet over
all, 40 on the water line 1871 beam. draws
Z feet inches and Is OF b6 tons register.
DR.. Rogers formerly sailed the 36-foot
yawl Arelar n keel craft
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
NEWMAN DINING ROOM AND CAFE.

The doors or the dining room and cafe
OF tho Newman hotel. Aborn street, under
the new management OF Fred Mansfield.
were thrown open 10 the public, today,
and. instead OF few patrons there was
a brisk buslnessllke appearance I'm and
about the whole place. The courteous
corps OF walters seemed ever on the alert
20 please the many diners. and srcrn u
portion OF the room came the strains Of
delightful music OF the kind 10 inspire
Even the walls OF the room. having
been remodeley. reflected IN the deep
sarmine cOlors that shaded OF. 20 the
ceiling from the mirrors below. 10 pale
cream tint. evidenced the good taste OF
the gentleman now in charge.
The cafe opened this morning az s
o'clock and the dining room an hour an
a half later. There has been con-
tinual stream OF patronage since then
and every one seemed 20 be highly
pleased with the excellent service and
superiority 81 the cuisine
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12

being forged 10 a deed or concerning his
being drunk when IL was signed.
Witness admitted signing one bill of
sale that conveyed property at his moth
er's home on Willard avenue in this city.
but could not say whether the signature
on another bill OF sale WAS really his.
O'Donnell found fault with this bill Of
sale beca nse there was "A reference 10 a
piano and he claimed ne never owned a
piano.
Mrs. Annie O'Donnell, a sister-in-law
of Hugh O'Donnell. declared she was
present when the deed OF May 2. 1902. was
signed and that Bernard was SO drunk
had heard Mrs. O'Donnell. the mother,
the property to her son. According 10
this witness Hugh was drunk about
eight months in the year.
bernard O'Donnell testified that he
agreed that he would lift an attachment
he had on the Brass Ball hotel, II Hugh
would transfer IL to their mother. on
May 2. 1902. Hugh. witness said, was 50
drunk he could not hold the pen in his
hand. 40 a lawyers clerk had TO hold
did not understand what he was doing
when he signed the deed.
Hugh. according TO this witness. was
drunk three weeks out OF four I'm the
10 days TO straighten him out.
In the cross examination Mr.. Gushing
brought out that the Brass Ball hotel
had been secured I'm a trade OF property
that originally belonged to Mrs. O'Don-
nell, but which Hugh had secured by
Thomas r. Dorney and Henry G. Curtis
are counsel for Hugh O'DOnnell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
PIERCE
!. DECLARED
INSANE.

Bradford r. Pierce was brought here
from Washington today and committed
TO the state hospital for the insane, by
order OF Judge Sweetland.
Pierce was sentenced from this city last
year for negotiating checks that were
worthless.
After he had begun his term a war
rant for him arrived from New York and
a fugitive from Justice warrant was
lodged at the jail by Chief Matthews.
This complaint was forgery in the second
degree.
Subsequently request came from
washing gton that Pierce be held for the
police Of that city. where the young man
had passed several bad checks.
The Washington police appeared 20 have
tho stronger claim and when Pierce
stepped out Of the JAN door ne was taken
into custody by an inspector from the
capital.
The New York fugitive warrant was
quashed. as Pierce was apparently good
for long stay at Washington
Presumably the prosecution was tied up.
or else the authorities shipped Pierce
east to avoid the responsibility Of sup
porting him.
At any rate. he turned up az a special
session OF the Sixth district court al M IN
O'Clock thie morning in company with his
father and two Washington officers.
Pierce was given an examination and
upon the sworn statements OF two phv-
sicians, WAS adtudged insane and ordered
20 be committed 10 the state hospital "a.
Cranrton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
SECRETARY LOOMS ON THE
SANT0 DOMINGO SITUATION.

Havana, March l2.-Admiral Dewey and
his party landed today from the auxiliary
cruiser Mayfower and. with Assistant
Secretary of State Loomis and Minister
Aauers. called on President Palma MIR.
Loomis may sail for New York on the
steamer Moro Castle today.
The Mayfower may remain here over
Sunday and then proceed direct 10 Wash
ington.
With reference 10 the situation In Santo
Domingo which Mr. Loomis inquired into
to n considerable extent the assistant
secretary of state said to the correspond
ent OF the Associated Press that there
appeared 10 be no cessation Of the series
OF revolutions and fighting which had
been going on for long time.
Mr.. LOOMS said i'm response to a ques-
tion that the United States had no present
intention TO intervene In any manner ex-
cept for the protection of the United
States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
T R0L.L.EY
CAR IS
ATTACHED

The rather unique spectacle Of a deputy
sheriff keeping guard over an electric car
which ne had attached as II stood in the
middle Of the street in front of the ter
minal was afforded TO the curious of Paw
tucket today. The attachment was served
as the result Of suits for $1,000 each
each by Martha and Oner Piouff OF Cen
tral Falls against the Bristol County
Railroad company for alleged trespass
and negligence.
The plaintiff claim that on the evening
OF July 3, they boarded car marked Tor
Taunton, but that at Attleboro they were
obliged to transfer and take the railroad
TO their destination after considerable de-
lay. The negligence Is alleged to consist
I'm the representation that the car would
carry them 10 Taunton, whereas the plain
tiffs claim IL did not.
Deputy Sheriff Richard Keene. as the
result OF the suit. attached the car when
IL arrived from Taunton today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
FIVE OF WRECKED SCHOONER
ARRIVED AT GLOUCESTER.

Halifax, n. s., March i2.-Five OF the
crew Of the Gloucester schooner Lizzie
NJ. Stanwood. wrecked on Sable Island.
Feb. IL. arrived here this afternoon on
the steamer Strathcona from Goldsboro.
The men are a. A. Mcdonald, II. II. Nc
Carthy, Albert Pinkham, William Flynn
and II. Mulroney.
During the snowstorm and heavy blow
on the night OF Feb. 4, when the schooner
was wrecked the men all got ashore In
dories after losing one boat. They re-
mained at Sable Island IA days.
Four others Of the crew remained on the
island when the Ave- who arrived here to-
day. sailed TO Goldsboro in a surf boat.
The men will leave here on the steamer
Halifax next week for Boston. They are
all In good health.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12

oponnels also denies recalling having
signed bill OF sale OF the property In
the hotel in Juno. 1902 His mother de-
nies the charge made against her and de-
rlares her son knew vshat he was about
when he made the conveyance 20 her.
and did 30 on the promise to release an
attachment made by his brother.
The case was in court today on Hugh
ODonneIrs motion 10 have his mother
restrained from selling or encumbering
the property until the case has been fully
heard.
Mrs. ODonnell was sustained in her
contention by her daughter May, and
O'Donneu's brother Bernard, supported
him In the contention that he was drunk
on May 2. 1902
O'Donneh. the complainant took the
witness stand, and declared he was so
drunk on May 2. 1902. that he did not
know much When shown the signature
on the decd TO his mother he denied II
was his, saying he never made one or the
letters the way Il was made In his al
legged signature. ODonnel declared he
was pretty full before he came 10 the
city and got more rum here
In answer TO question by Arthur Cush-
ing who appeared with Henry j. Dubois
FOR Mrs. o'Donnell. the complainant, de-
clared he knew nothing OF this deed
until his brother Jim" stole $500 OF the
money. When there were trespass and
ejectment proceedings In the court NJ
Tohrnton he said nothing about his name
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
BANK DEPOSITS TIED UP.
Mrs. Hartley Secures Restraining Order
Against Her Former Husband.

DR.. Rebecca A. Hartley OF Pawtucket.
who has a suit I'm equity pending against
her former husband. William Hartley.
today secured an order restraining the
Rhode Island Hospital Trust company,
the Industrial Trust company, the Peo-
pies Savings bank and the Providence
Institution for Savings from paying out
any Of the deposits OF money standing
In the name OF William A. Hartley or
herself
Mr. Hartley IS enjoined from dawing,
transferring or otherwise disposing OF any
bank deposits he may have.
Or. Hartley obtained divorce some
time ago. More recently she secured q
substantial amount of money awarded
her as alimony by the supreme court.
but in securing the actual money she Is
having trouble
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
COLORED MURDERER IS
ARRAlGNED IN COURT

Springfield, Mass, March 12-Joseph
seaton who. II is alleged shot and killed
Estelle Taylor, last night. was arraigned
today on a charge OF murder. A plea OF
not guilty was entered and Seation was
held without bail for examination. March
H.
The shooting occurred shortly before
midnight iu the home OF Seaton's mother.
Seaton Is 10 years OF age and the Taylor
girl was OF the same age. Both are color
ed.
So far as can be learned the only mo-
tive for the crime was jealously. Seaton
tried TO kill himself with chloroform after
the shooting but was prevented In carry
ing out his design.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
FoP OVER sISTY YEARS

MRS. WINSLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years ~
millions of Eotners for their children
while teething with perfect success. II
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
laws all pain. cures wind collie. and Is the
best remedy for Diarrhoes. j. will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately Sold
by druggists in every part OF the world
Twenty five cents n bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
SHORT Time
IN Mills OF
FALL RIVER

Some uneasiness prevails among the
cotton mill operatives of Fall River. as
Il is understood light demand for goods
and great cost OF raw material may force
a curtallment Of production.
Just how extensive the curtailment may
be has not been determined but as the
spring advances IL ~ expected the num-
ber of idle spindles will gradually in
crease
The sagamore mills were idle yesterday
and today.
The Flint mills will run five DAYS a
week until the demand for cloth improves
lt is said two other large corporations
Will also lessen the output I'm short
time,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-12
BANIGAN'S
REASONS
OF APPEAL

John ]. Banlgan filed in the common
pleas division OF the supreme court today
his reasons OF appeal from the decree OF
the municipal court. declaring him 20 be
resident OF the city OF Providence.
Mr.. Banigan claims Westerly as his
home.
Mary G.. Banigan wished 10 have n
guardian appointed over the appellant,
who is her husband. and he interposed
where she filed her petition. had no Ju-
risdicton because he was nonresident.
Mr.. Banigan, in the statement filed in
the common pleas division. declares that
the decision OF Judge Sphinx was contrary
20 thg evidence and the law and should be
annulled.