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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
OF
STATE ARE
SCORED

The members OF the women's Christian
Temperance union OF Providence assem-
bled in semi-monthly session In the small
hall OF the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation at 3'o'clock. 3 yesterday afternoon,
the board having met an hour earlier.
Mrs Frederick III. Jackson filled the chair
as president and the business included
adoption OF the minutes OF the previous
meeting and the reading OF an article by
Mrs. Tingley I'm which there was advo-
Gated the teaching OF scientific temper
ance" in the public schools.
Mrs. j. G. Manchester expressed herself.
during the progress OF the meeting very
suRgestively. even II not 30 convincing
ana effective. anent the condition OF af-
fairs that obtained at the state house
during the recent session. Such was the
condition OF affairs. she declared. that no
measures conducive to the moral well
fare Of the people could he passed.
Several other women expressed them
selves I'm regard to the state OF affairs on
Capitol hill and asseverated that the dig
nifty which should characterize such an
august tribunal was not much In evidence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
FINANCIAL
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. April i6-Only few orders
were in the stock market today for execu-
tion at the opening and these resulted In
small advances. a gain OF point in
Northwestern and r. loss OF u In u. s.
Rubber preferred, were the only changes
OF note
Secondary prices did not vary mate
rally from the opening. speculations inn
mediately lapsing. Except for the fiuctua-
tions In a few specialties, the dealings
during the first hour were featureless
Virginia Carolina Chemical declined 2i4
and recovered about half the loss. Con.
Gas advanced 81, Brooklyn Union Gas
FIVE and Am. Telephone and Telegraph 8.
Gen Elec. lost /.
The drift OF prices was 10 lower level,
some or the leaders getting below last
night. The trading WAS entirely without
interest. Con. Gas reacted ia and then
rallied. Virginia Carolina Chemical pfd
dropped 6% on one sale. The closing was
easy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
POLICY
CLAIMED
BY TWO

Amouon to assign the interpleader
case Of Connecticut Mutual Life Insur-
ance company VS.. JameS Tucker et al.
was opposed In Judge Dubois court today
by counsel for Tucker and Davies Tink-
ham claim the insurance OF $1,000 due
from the complainant.
Each claims IL by an assignment from
the assured and counsel for both claim
ants told how kind each OF their parties
were 20 the deceased Counsel for Mr..
Tinkham said he wanted time TO amend
his answer 10 conform to testimony given
by Mr.. Tinkham. Counsel also wanted
the fees for his clients copy OF the tes-
timony paid out ofs the fund. as Tinkham
was too poor 10 pay the s21 due.
Dexter p. Potter asked that the case
be assigned for May 10th. and declared
that his client had expended more than
he would ever get back and that the
sole purpose OF the other claimant was
10 worry Mr.. Tucker until he got tired
and gave up something 10 get rid OF him.
Mr.. Tucker prophesied would never give
up anything. George A. dttlefeld plead
ed that the case go over until after va
cation.
Judge Dubois assigned the case for
May 16 and gave Mr.. Litteheld leave 10
submit to the ful court anything further
he might desire In regard TO time for
amending answer or the payment OF CON-
missioner's fee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16

ON LOCAL
POLITICS

A large audience assembled In the Bell
large audience assembled In the Bell
attentivcly to an instructive lecture by
Hon. Rathbone Gardner on the topic
"The Political Conditions OF Rhode ISL
ana" Rev. Clay MacCauley presided. ana
introduced the speaker who In opening
declared that the electorate or Rhode lei
and IS not living under n repre- sentative
form of Republican government One of
the most vital principles OF Republican
go, eminent IS that every mans vote
shall have equal weight. Take, for In
stance. the. case OF the city OF providence
and OF the town OF West Greenwich.
Prctidence has about % 900 electors, while
West Greenwich has hut ia, yet each
elects one senator There Is nothing To
iustify this inequality. Such conditt IN
OF affairs permits corruption and bribery,
particularly in the country towns.
She next most important fact "a he
considered is that there is almost no
protection against hasty and ili-advised
legislation In this state, one OF the few
OF the whole union. the governor has no
veto Iower.
The trend OF recent legislation has been
TO deprive the governor OF the few
powers which he formerly possessed and
10 transfer these powers TO the senate.
The growing power OF the senate is one
of the greatest dangers new confronting
the people OF the state. Recently the
control Of the police department OF the
city OF Providence was removed from
the voters OF the city and vested In a
commission appointed by the senate. me
power placed in the hands OF the political
managers in this state has led TO abuses
probably greater than In any other state
These abuses have been particularly
marked I'm regard To granting OF fran
chises. There have been cases in this
state where the contracts between the
state and n public-serving corporation
have contained clauses providing that the
conditions OF the contract shall never be
changed exrept by the consent Of both
parties. This Is I'm defiance OF provi-
sion or the constitution that any law may
be changed by succeeding legislature.
In conclusion. he said: The saddest
thing about these political conditions is
the effect they have on the young men
who should be our mainstay I'm politics
Young men I'm politics In this state soon
find that they must submit TO the will of
the bosses or give up their positions In
public life. when a system corr,rpts the
young men OF the state We. az decent.
Christian men, ought to rise In protest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
LADIES OF ElMW00D CLUB
GAVE A MILITARY WHIST.

The ladies the Elmwood club gave
a very enjoyable military whist party al
the club rooms. IA Elmwood avenue. last
evening There were about 300 people
present and the rooms were tastily deco
rated.
The following won prizes: First, Mrs.
G. j. Fletcher and j. T. Small OF Fort
Royal: second, Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Hall
OF Fort Monroe; third. MIR. and Mrs. c.
s. Jencks OF Fort Madeira: fourth, Mr..
and Mrs. George n. Grant OF Fort Henry;
NTH Miss NJ. r. Smith and A. r. Nc
Gee of Fort Omaha sixth. Or. and Mrs.
c. u. Flanagan of Fort Shiloh; seventh.
Mr.. and Mrs w. r. Babcock OF Fort
Lafayette; eighth. W NJ. p. Mcdonald
and Miss Webster OF Fort Duquesne.
Mrs. John s. Whtehouse had general
management OF the AFFAIR and was as
sisted by the following Mrs. Thomas
Heath, Mrs. Joseph Baker. Jr.. Mrs.
Christopher Webster. Mrs. j. r. Lestrade.
Mrs. George Burden, Mrs. +. II. Cady.
Mrs. Charles -. Kimban. Mrs. d. O.
King and Mrs. s. w. Davis.
Dancing and refreshments followed the
card playing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16

LOSS BY
EXPLOSION

Beaumont. Texas. April is.-The explo-
sion OF an agitator at the No 3 refinery OF
the Gulf Refining company. at Port
Arthur has resulted IN the almost total
destruction by IRE OF the refinery with a
loss OF nearly half million dollars.
Three men were injured one fatally.
while fighting flames. That portion of the
refinery where the higher grades OF oil
are reined, was destroyed The firs is
still burning and at no time has X been
under control.
When the agitator exploded the top was
blown over 100 feet into the air. burning
oil being scattered over about 10 acres Of
land. buildings and machinery. Instantly
the entire area seemed to burst into
flames which have been burning steadily
ever since.
The No. refinery OF the Gulf Refining
company is said to be the largest inde-
pendent refinery in the world, and the
largest OF any character in Texas. II is
capitalized at 81 .o0o. 900 and controlled by
Pittsburg capitalists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
The FIELD - OF LABOR

the men first went out about nine weeks
ago. from the fact that some OF the men
concerned were formerly OF this city and
from the fact that those directly inter
ested In bringing about a settlement were
the representatives OF the body from this
CITY,
A few weeks ago things seemed TO have
gone completely against the unionists
when II was announced that the places Of
the strikers had been filed by other men.
The matter took on nm entirely differ
ent light when these last men who went
TO work one and all came out on strike
also, the first part or this week This
left the firms In a worse predicament than
before and the result was n serious con-
ference between the management and
Mr.. O'Leary OF the Biddeford local and
Mr.. p. r. Mahan OF this city. special
agent OF tho Molders' International
Yesterday there was long session of
the union. and after It the announcement
was made that the men would all return
TO work this morning.
The terms OF settlement were salts
factory To all and were as follows:
The injunctions which the old molders
were under are 10 be dissolved and the
costs bill dismissed, tho men returning
TO work, while those who filed their
places shall be transferred: the same
cOnultlOnS WnlCn existed DefOre the strike
shah prevail for the present: the matter
OF piece work shall be waived for the
present and settled between representa-
tives OF both parties. between this and
the first of May. and the agreement is
to be signed by representatives OF both
parties concerned.
In consequence OF the settlement OF the
affair all those held under bond will be
released and 3: is stated that there is
very little probability that the assault
cases will ever be heard OF again.
The foundry started this morning with
fun crw running. the old men who had
left town, having been sent for Another
source OF pleasure 10 the members OF the
local II the fact that the seven weeks
benefits that are due them will be paid
them even though the strike has been
settled.
OTHER MEETINGS
There were but two other meetings
among the unions last evening and AT
these there was nothing much that was
more than OF ordinary interest to trans
pire.
These meetings were of the T.nemen
and the Ceramic Workers. and after the
transaction OF the routine business the
sessions adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Governor Chamberlain OF Connecticut
today issued a proclamation naming Fri
day. May 4. Arbor and Bird Day.
Alexander VI. Cleveland has been ap-
pointed general passenger agent of the
Northern Pacific railroad 10 succeed
Charles 8 Fee. who resigned to become
passenger trafc manager for the Harri-
man system.
The Metropolitan Coal company Of Bos-
ton has announced a reduction OF % cents
n ton on oil grades of coal. Under the
new rate which will 90 into effect ON Mon
day furnace coal will be sold az So 2 ton.
egg coal $3.50 and stove coal az Sb a
ton.
The condition of W. Y. Tillottson. the
multi millionaire OF Pittsheld. Mass. who
is iil AZ the Waldorf-Astoria. New York.
is said 10 be slightly improved today. Mr.
Tilutson was attacked with paralysis
yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
THE MISSOURI IS REPORTED
T0BE IN FAIR CONDITION.

Washington. April 16.-Rear AdmSal
Taylor chief OF the bureau OF navigation.
today received a telegram from Chief
Naval Constructor Cspps. who recently
was ordered 10 Pensacola TO inspect and
report upon the condition OF the battle
ship Missouri as result OF her recent
collision with the Illinois and the recent
powder explosion in her after gun turret
He stated that the hull was not injured
In in good condition outside OF the local
damage 10 the electrical apparatus TO
the after turret. which naturaD inter-
feres with the operation OF the guns In
that turret
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
HAVE SIGNED AGREEMENTS.

IA a result OF further conferences sew
erai more Of the coal dealers OF the city
have signed the agreement presented by
tho schedule committee Of the Coal Han
dleus Transportation council
There was a conference yesterday which
resulted I'm the obtaining of the sigma
tures Of the Providence and the Park
Coal companies and today AZ II 10 there
was another conference with the officials
Of the John r. White company. The
thorough discussion OF the full agree
ments has not been completed and there
Will b. a further meeting on Monday.
There seems 60 be but little Doubt as 90
when all the points have been gone over.
the signing OF the document by the tirm
Everything that has been treated today
was perfectly satisfactory
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
SONS OF TEMPERANCE MEET.

The Excelsior division. No. l6. Of the
Sons OF Temperance. met last evening at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Fellows. ll5 Jewett street. and spent a
very enjoyable evening.
The FIRST part Of the evening was de-
voted go the transaction or the business
of the club and the listening to some
hricf remarks by several OF the more
prominent members
When that was concluded the company
was entertained with some very pleasing
" rendered songs and recitations. after
which refreshments were served
There were about n of the members of
the division IN attendance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
POLICEMAN is ARRESTED
FOR SHOOTING FRIEND.

New York, April ls.--Daniel J. Mulcahy.
n policeman Is under arrest charged with
shooting his friend. Otto Dietenbach. a
saloon keeper, early today. Dietenbach is
i'm n critical condition.
Mulcahy and another policeman, In full,
uniform. went on a spree when relieved
from duty. They met Dietenbach and
went to n place where liquor is sold only
by the bottle.
when the cle-ls refused TO serve drinks
the unknown policeman became enragcd
ard Craving his revolver fred several
shots into the foor. Az the frightened
C'erk ran TO the rear OF the store. Mpl-
cshy II is alleged. pulled his revolver and
fred after the man.
Dietenbach, however, had stepped in
front of the officer and the bullet loigc d
in his breast IN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
TIME Is THE TEST
The Testimony of Providence
People Stands the Test.

The test OF time ie what tells the tale.
"A new broom sweeps clean" but will 1t
wear well is what interests most The
pubic soon find out when nlisrepresenta-
tions are made. and merit alone will
stand the test OF time. Providence peo-
pie appreciate merit and many months
ago local citizens publicly endorsed
Doan's Kidney Pills: they do so still.
Would a citizen make the statement
which follows unless convinced that the
article was just as represented. A cure
that lasts Is the kind that every sufferer
from kidney ills is looking for
Mr.. J. r. Mowry Of p Burgess street
opinion publicly expressed in our Prov-
dence newspapers first in the month Of
January. 1896. when stated that Dcen's
kidney Pills had cured me Of backache
and other symptoms Of disorde-ed kid
ney. II iss pleasure to reindorse prep
aration which acts up 20 tho repre-
aentations made for ~ and gives a man
immunity from pain who suffers from
either excited or weakened kidneys"
For sale by all dealers Price 90 cents.
Foster -MiIburn Co. Buffalo. y. Y. sale
agents for the United States
Remember the name. Doans. and take
no other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
EXT RA.
- O'CLOCK.
HUSBAND
and Wife
ARE SUING

The suits brought by Mary McCaughey
and James McCaughey against the
Jenckes Spinning company are on trial
In Judge wilburs court Mrs. Nc
Caughey while at work az twister ma
chine on Dec H. 1908. was injured by
the breaking OF a belt which struck her
on the left side and right arm.
She claims that her injuries are 50
severe that there is great danger OF her
becoming a confirmed invalid.
She sues TO recover 5000 damages. and
her husband. James. asks a like sum for
the loss OF her services and the expenses
incidental TO her treatment.
Hugh j Carroll Is attorney for the
plaintiffs and Walter p. Vincent is at
torney for the defndant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
ESCAPED CONVICT SHOOTS
HIMSELF BEFORE CAPTURE.

Hanford. Cal. April ia man who the
officers believe from descriptions 20 be
Ray Fahey. who escaped from Folsom
during the recent prison break. has been
shot I'm the legs while resisting arrest
near here and rather than be captured
alive. shot himself in the head and died
within an hour.
The escape I'm which Fahey figured was
one OF the most sensational in the history
OF this state. Fourteen convicts got
away by killing one Of the guards and
taking the warden Of the prison along as
a shield.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
ROMlHENT NEW YORKER DEAD.

New York. April 1s.-Henry Hobart
Porter commissioner OF charities and cor
rections from 1891 to 1896. is dead at his
home on Long Island.
He was a close friend of Samuel :.
Tilden and up 10 the time OF his retire
ment took an active part In Democratic
politics. He was born at Bellows Falls
VT In 1929
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
ss,.oo TO TIE PACIFIC COAST

via the Chicago Union Pacific g. North
western Line from Chicago daily during
March and April. to San Francisco. Los
Angeles. Portland. Seattle and Tacoma
and other Pacific coast points Very low
rates 10 Helena. Butte. Spokane. Ogden
and Salt Lake City Correspondingly low
rates from all points. Daily and person
ally conducted excursions in Pullman tour
list sleeping cars 10 San Francisco. Los
Angeles and Portland, through without
change, double berth only 800. Choice
OF routes. For particulars address w. H.
Guerin IL Campus Martius Detroit. Mich.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
BRYAN TO
REMAIN
EXECUTOR

New Haven. April IA decision de-
nying in effect the application for the
removal of william ]. Bryan as executor
OF the estate OF the late Philo S. Bennett
was rendered today by Judge L. w.
Cleaveiand In the probate court
The application was brought by counsel
FOR Mrs. Grace Imogene Bennett. the
widow. and other residuary legatees, on
Abe ground that Mr.. Bryan was acting
contrary 70 the interests OF the estate.
The decision sustains a demurrer filed
by Mr.. Bryan's counsel and practically
denies the application, so far as the
probate court is concerned
The matter win now so 10 the higher
court on appeal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
SCHOONER met WITH AN
ACCIDENT AT LAUNCHING.

Waldoboro. Me-. April J6.-Iaunched
amid a thick snowstorm In the middle
Of April. was tho unique incident in con-
nection with the going overheard at high
noon today OF the hve-masted schooner
Singleton Palmer. built for w. f. Palm
er OF Boston.
This II the tenth of the Palmer fleet.
five OF which have been constructed in
wsldoboro by George I. Welt.
She was chriStened with flowers by
Mrs. George r. q. Palmer. Captain w.
II. Palmer Of Orient l. l.. will command
the Palmer. which was launched ready
for sen.
The Palmers rndder was broken com
pletely OF when she dipped into her ma
tive element and evidently struck the
rock bottom. IL In not thought that the
keel was damaged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
PETREl' s GREAT RECORD.

San Francisco. April 1s.-The gunboat
Petrol. under command OF Capt. Tappan,
has arrived in Port from Panama. While
there the Petrol had target practice. maxi
ing a record OF 1.34 hits per gun per min
ute on a target with her old style six
inch. OF gravity return guns. the showing
being probably the best In the navy, con
sidering the guns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
PROMINENT MAN DIES.

Boston. April is-Russell Sargent. =
prominent manufacturer Of New Haven.
Conn, died here today az the residence
Of his father-in-lawn r. L. Motto. after
a weeks illness. with cerebral meningi-
tis. Mr.. Sargent was = graduate of Yah.
81, lie was a member % the arm OF Sar-
gent A Co, in New Haven.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
PROMINENT AMERICANS
ARE MARRIED IN LONDON.

London. April is.-At ST. Georges
church. Hanover square, today. John C..
King OF Chicago was married 10 Bertha.
daughter OF Henry Dibbles OF Chicago.
William r. Farquhar was best man.
Secretary Henry w. White Of the
United States embassy. Mrs White and
n number OF American and English friends
were present IN the church and after
wards at the breakfast at Claridges.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
SEVERAL INJURED, But
NO DEATHS IN COLLISION.

Toronto. Ont. April ls-Dispatches re-
ceived here today are to the effect that
no deaths are likely 10 result from the
collision OF Wabash tradns near Nixon,
on the Grand Trunk road last evening.
Four passengers were injured, among
them n woman and her little girl Tho
former was injured internally. and the
latter was cut with broken glass. The
names OF the injured have not been as
certained.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
NAVE ATTACHED THE PROPERTY.

One OF the most important attachments
OF the week was recorded at the City
Hall today. II was placed by Lazard
Freres & Co. of New York city. the rival
bankers Of J. Pierpont Morgan Of Wall
street. and not until the midday hour and
that closing time was IL recorded.
II was an attachment for $4,000 on the
property OF william L. G.. Phetteplace
and wife Of this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
COMMENCEMENT WEEK
AT MOUNT HERMON COLLEGE.

Mortified. Mass. April 1s.-Clays day
exercises today began commence ment
week at Mount Hermon college. the
graduates receiving their friends and
listening to addresses by members OF the
class.
on Tuesday they viii receive their
diplomas and listen TO remarks by DR..
f. A. Noble OF Boston. Dr. Donald Sage
Mackay OF New York city and Prof. L. II.
Bailey OF Cornell university.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
FORMER MANAGER CHARGED
WITH LARCENY Of $4,000.

Lawrence. Mass, April is-Judge Stone
formally bound George Dewhurst, former
manager and clerk OF the Arlington Co
operative association. over 10 the grand
fury this morning charged with larceny
of s25.Ooo0 and falsifcation OF the books
OF the association.
Rail 10 the amount 81 $1,000 was fur
nished by william II Forbes and Lang
don r. Locke. The grand jury sits at
New.buryport the second Monday In May.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
VERDICT FOR $50.

The jury in the case Of David korn
appellant. vs. Marcus schmirer and Wolf
schmirer. gave the plaintin A. verdict
against Wolf for $50. but refused to find
Marcus liable I'm any way. Suit was TO
recover damages for assault and battery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
WOMAN CONVICTED OF THE
MURDER OF HER HUSBAND.

Philadelphia, Pa. April 1s.-Mrs. Cath
crime Danz was today convicted OF the
murder OF her husband. William q. Danz.
I'm the first degree.
The commonwealth alleged that Mrs
Danz poisoned ber husband by drugs OBJ
tained from George Hossey. a negro herb
doctor who has also been convicted OF
Danzs murder and is awaiting execution
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
MITCHELL TO TAKE HAND.

Pueblo. Colo. April 16.--President John
Mitchell Of the United Nine Workers Of
America is expected TO reach here today
TO confer with the officials and strike
leaders in the organization.
There is every indication that the
strike in the southern fields will be set
tied
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
HomEsEEkERs RATES FROM cAl.
cAoo TO NORTH AND SOUTH

Every Tuesday until oct 25th the Chi.
cago Great Western Railway will sell
round trip tickets 20 points in the above
named states at q great reduction from
the usual fare. For further Information
III.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-16
DAMAGE WAS SLIGHT.
Fire In a Residence at Edgewood Yesterday
Afternoon.

The Volunteer Fire company Of Paw
tuxet responded 10 an alarm about 800
o'clock. yesterday afternoon. for a blaze
in house owned by l.. ID. Newell on
Wheeler avenue. Edgewood.
The house Is almost the last I'm loca-
tion on the avenue and not far from
Roger williams park.
The damage was slight.