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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
Wife DIES
BECAUSE OF
LATE MAIL

Easton. Conn. June 4.-when her hus-
band. from whom she had been separated
for several weeks. did not return in re-
sponse TO her request Mrs. Rachel Banks,
wife CT Charles Banks. of this place. took
poison and died at the time Mr.. Banks
was Fastening TO rejoin her. He arrived
at her home as she was breathing her
last. too late TO say farewell.
Mrs. Banks was formerly belle OF
this place. She came with her parents
from the city and much surprise was
expressed when she married Mr.. Banks.
a prosperous young farmer.
Three times the couple separated. be-
cause Mrs. Banks would not endure the
duties OF farm life TO which she had not
been accustomed.
The last time. a few weeks ago. Mr..
Banks sold the farm and went TO his
own home 70 live while Mrs Banks
sought her mothers home. three miles
away.
Despite the threat of her mother 10
bar her from her house II she did so Mrs.
Banks wrote 10 her husband telling him
she could not live without him and beg
ging him to return.
Anxious for reconciliation Mr.. Banks
had already arranged to purchase a farm
intending to ask his wife to commence
life anew. The wife's letter was delayed
two days In the mails and when the hus-
band. eager TO kiss and make up, arrived
at the home OF the wife he found that she
had taken her life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
MOTHER WINS HER CASE.
Action Of the Probate Court ofCItJ Of
WoonscCket Sustained.

Judge Dubois has sustained the action
of the court of probate of woonsocket in.
allowing the account OF Mary Purcell
as guardian of the person and estate OF
Loretta Purcell. This was a controversy
between mother and daughter Ed
ward Purcell Of woonsocket left a will
and his real estate was divided into seven
parts. A son. Edward J. Purcell, got
the saloon and fixtures, formerly run by
his father.
Mrs. Purcell had no other means than
the income OF one-seventh OF this estate.
AS guardian OF Loretta, Mrs Purcell
charged her for board and clothing. Lo-
retta said her parent was bound to sup
port and should not have charged her
with these items.
Judge Dubois, in the course Of the
opinion. says the guardian, Mrs. Purcell.
was under no obligation to support frGm
her own resources a child that had means
OF It's own. He calls attention TO the
fact that II their daughters claim was
correct Mrs. Purcell would have had TO
support her six children out OF one
seventh Of the estate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
DISASTROUS
FLOODS IN
FAR WEST

Kansas City. June 4.-OkIahoma and the
Indian Territory streams in some in
stances have overhowed their banks. in
undating valuable farm lands ana doing
more or less damage. In southwestern
Missouri the Marais des Cygnes. has done
damage TO tracks at Rich Hill and other
points
Railway service through the southwest
lis still demoralized and a dozen or more
trains are stalled in Kansas. Hundreds OF
thousands OF dollars worth OF bridges
have been destroyed and growing crops
have been greatly damaged.
AS far as known but two lives, wom-
an and child. names unknown. who were
drowned at Florence, have been reported.
The greatest damage wrought Is In the
great oil fields OF Southern Kansas.
around and at lola. Florence, Emporia.
Fort Scott. and further weet, along the
Arkansas at Wichita and other points.
Scores OF oil tanks filled with oil and
many derriclSs and rigs have been swept
away. Railroad traffic on all lines In that
section has been abandoned. In some
places the Nosho is six miles wide and
people are moving about In boats.
All the bottom lands at lola. Kansas.
have been flooded and the loss In cattle
drowned and farm property damaged will
be heavy. Street cars have been stopped
and the water works and electric light
plants are practically out OF service. Rock
and Elm creeks have backed their water
into town and 100 families along their
banks driven from their homes were
forced 10 take shelter in the court house.
The river Is still rising today.
Al Florence business is practically at a
standstill and merchants are removing
their goods.
A passenger train is tied up at Glenn
ence and the passengers we're compelled
10 remain IN the cars all night
Food was brought 10 them in boats. The
lower. part OF Emporia is under water
and the river there is still rising Many
persons have been rescued
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
Mr.. TARBELL
SUES CITY
FOR $4,000

Horace s. Tarbell OF Pasandena, Los
Angeles county. California, former super
intendent OF schools In this city. has
brought suit against City Treasurer
Walter l.. Clarke 10 recover $4,000 for
damages as result OF the breaking OF
its contract with him as superintendent
OF schools Mr.. Tarbell in his declara-
tion filed today IN the common pleas
division OF the supreme court, recites that
he was engaged as superintendent on
June 80 1892 for n period OF three years
and that these three years were 10 be-
gin the first OF September and 20 expire
Aug 81. 1902. On July /. 1902. he was
discharged and the contract terminated
on the city's part.
Mr.. Tarbens salary was 10 be $4,000 n
year and this was paid I'm monthly Install
ment up 10 July l. 1872. He declares that
nc was at all times until Aug 81. 1902.
ready. willing and capable OF doing all
that was required OF him under his con-
tract with the city and 80 Informed It's
representatives. The committee on
claims Of the city council. Mr.. Tarbell de-
clares by a unanimous vote reported in
favor OF his claim for full salary
The action OF the city in depriving him
or his rights under the contract Mr.. Tar
bell declares has injured him greatly in
his business and reputation. lie also
asserts that he should have been kept
in the city's employ until Aug. 81. 1907,
and should have been paid the full
amount due him.
George A. Littieneid is Mr.. Tarbells
attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
FINANCIAL
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street, June 4.-Stocks opened up
today unchanged TO a small fraction
higher. There were some large takings OF
Reading which advanced 1t a quarter and
Erie second preferred rose ". United
States steel preferred yielded shade.
Otherwise the market was dull and feat
ureless.
Only trifing changes resulted from the
first hours business. ST. Paul moved up
q and Erie first pfd yielded half. In
other quarters the range was only Is. Chi
cago Great Western pfd B advanced y
and Reading LIST preferred /.
The market was unaffected by the ap-
pearance OF the bank statement although
II failed to show all OF the increase I'm
cash expected. There were slight fraction
al recessions in the closing dealings.
Pere Marquette fell a point and Lead rose
TO 90. The closing was heavy and almost
inactive
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
MARINE REGISTER.

The sun rises at All A. m. and sets al
7:l6 y. M. tomorrow The tides are high
at this port at l243 a. IN. and 1:25 p. m.
The following vessels have arrived In
this port In the past "a hours
Steamer Powhatan, James, Philadel-
phia.
steamer City of Key West. olweiler.
New York.
Steamer Seaboard. Kelly. New York.
Steamer City OF Brockton Hazard, New
York.
Steamer New shoreham. Dodge. Block
Island
Steamer Warwick. Lake. Newport.
Steamer Richard Borden, Ricketson.
Fall River.
Steamer Islander, Pettey. Tiverton.
Steamer Queen City. Johnson. Tiverton.
Tug Nathan Hale, Newport, light.
Tug Sweepstakes, Philadelphia
Barge Annie NJ. Ash. Bllnn. .Philadel-
phfa. 2275 tons or coal for the railroad.
Barge Theresa, Philadelphia, 1890 tons
OF coal for orders
Barge Ada L. Tice. Cornwall, 500 tons
OF coal 10 order.
Tug Prudence. Philadelphia.
SAILED:
Tug Gertrude. with barges Emma. Vr-
ginia Palmer.
Steamer Lighter Archer. Fall River.
schooner Sarah II. J. Bowman.
Steamer Queen city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
BEARS SEEK
SYMPATHY.
men RUN

Waterbury. Conn. June 1.-TWO big
black bears. who were being carted in
cages from Danbury TO New York. were
90 frightened by thunder lightning and
che footing OF an auto that they tried 10
break from their cages IN the Pamperau
valley
The horses attached 10 the lum-
Der wagon on which they we're
1Artsd were so frightened in turn by the
sErowls OF the bears that they ran away
The running OF the horses increased
the anger and excitement OF the bears.
WHO tried to wrench away the small bars
sof the cage. and the drivers, James Nc
Govern and a Mexican named Pedro,
bumped from the wagon and fed TO a big
fsTee.
A few rods farther on tho wagon was
kyuleased from their cage. The animals
kbefng pets. naturally turned 70 their
tkespers nor protection, but their advances
we're misconstrued. and the two men
ldsd wfidiy through the thick brush over
! socks and swamps.
Thay escaped from the sympathy-hunt-
\ 1pg bears. but II was a. m. before Nc
oovern emerged from the Businesses OF
/ fhe wooded passes, a sorry sight. ex-
IhnuGted and wet 20 the skin nearly four
miles from where the horses ran away.
The Mexican Is still missing.
The horses badly cut, ran into a farm
yaRd. and the bears were caught I'm a
Fcabbage patch
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
GOT FORT DODGE RAILROAD.
Edwin HawIsy and Friends Secure Control
Of Line 10 Des MoInes.

New York, June At Is taken for
granted by railroad men that Edwin Haw
ley and HIS friends have finally secured
control OF the Des Moines and Fort Dodge
railroad The directors elected include
Richard G. Iorch w. l. Crandall and A.
C. Doan. These are the personal repre-
sentatives of Mr.. Hawley. Crandall used
TO have his name on the door Of sully
a. Co.'S office.
1t was announced some time ago that
on the expiration OF the lease Of the
Des Moines and Fort Dodge to the Rock
Isyand the former road would be merged
with another system. The lease expires
on Jan. 1. 1905.
Mr.. Hawley controls the Minneapolis
and st. Louis. which has a direct con-
nection with the Des Moines. The capital
stock outstanding OF the Des Moines and
Fort Dodge railroad Is s5. .o46.5 500 and the
funded debt is s3,072.o0o.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
BACK TO COMMON PLEAS.


The appellate court handed down an
ropinfon. TODAY In the case Of Teresa simp-
son against the Rhode Island company
ito recover damages for the loss OF her
husband. who was OF insane mind and
was kfsed by one Of the defendants cars.
/ Arteurf3on Is called by the court 10 the
ldeciaxat1pr failing 10 show an pecuniaIy
kloss due ITO the death. the neglect charged
kagaxnst the corporation Is held not 10
kappcar as II would be only bound 10 use
kthe same care In the case Of an adult
seen by a npoforman on fits tracks towards
kan fnsane man as a sane man. The de-
kmurer. n Is declared. fails to notice
lkhis and the only contributory negli-
bgesce Is that the insane person was al
ffowcd at hrxe.
l The fact that deceased was at large,
kfhe court says. does not show contributory
tnex1igence and the demurrer Is over
Eruied and the case is remanded 10 the
foonnmn pleas cfvfsion for further pro-
fcecdrgs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
TOOK OLD
HORSE FROM
VETERANS

Somerville, ~. j., June Mrs. Evelyn
Wentworth Murray. a wealthy New York
woman who has figured conspicueusIy In
the prosecution OF several drivers for
cruelty TO their horses in that city. has
caused a sensation here by holding up
on the public highway two old soldiers,
James Heimer and John Coniling, and
were using in their mission OF decorat-
ing soldiers graves in country ceme-
teries
As they were driving near Mrs. Muir
rays estate, on the Raritan river, three
miles west OF here. their path was sud
denly blocked by the commanding figure
OF Mrs. Murray, backed by her Italian
coachman
The veterans state that Mrs Murray
gave a military salute and ordered them
10 halt, after which she gave them a
scolding for whipping their horse and
finally commanded them 10 get out of the
carriage and turn the horse over 20 her.
The old soldiers meekly surrendered.
They were about 10 continue their jour-
ney here on FOOT when Mrs. Murray took
compassion on them and ordered her
coachman 90 drive them 10 the nearest
trolley line.
The veterans were so abashed that
they kept the matter quiet for few
days. but they were finally compelled
10 divulge their secret when the livery
man from whom they had hired the
horse started on hunt for the anil
NAL
The livery man also had troubles OF
his own In regaining possession OF his
property.
Mrs Murray threatened 10 prosecute
him for sending out a horse that was un-
M for uso. The livery man dehed her
and she drovs here 20 consult her law
yers and lefr her Italian coachman to
suard the animal
The livery man took advantage OF her
absence from home and with n party OF
men went TO her stables. overpowered
tho coachman and captured his horse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
A BLAINE
DIVORCE
EXPECTED

Washington. June 4-Intimate personal
friends Of the persons involved now ac-
cept the statement that Mrs. James @.
Blaine. Jr.. formerly Miss Martha Hich-
born. will shortly enter proceedings for
divorce.
Rumors TO this effect have been cur
rent for weeks. and although they can
not be verified even now to the absolute
point. It is generally accepted that Mrs.
Blaine has decided to bring action against
Her husband. .--------
1t is announced that Mrs. Blaine viii
spend the summer with her parents.
Rear Admiral and Mrs Philip Hich-
born at New London Conn. 1t has been
the custom OF the Hichborn family to So
journ during the warm term at Atlantic
City. but Mrs. Blaine's parents thought
II better TO select the more retired Con-
necticut town this season
In the mean time Mr.. Blaine will con-
tinue to live in New York. He and his
wife have been separated for some weeks.
she having taken UP her residence with
her father and mother in this city. Dur
ing her stay here she has enjoyed life
by participating in many dances, theatre
parties and the like.
Ii is probably that the suit will be en-
tered I'm the District OF Columbia, where
II will be possible to keep the details
from the public
The courts here have n custom of plac-
City Hall IL is said that the suit will
not be contested by Mr.. Blaine. Incom-
patibiity OF temper IL is understood, Will
be the main ground.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
BULL FIGHT
TO Be HELD
IN ST. LOUIS

st. Louis, June 4-For the first time in
the United States genuine Spanish bull
fight. II is promised. will be given on
Sunday at 2 p. m In one OF the largest
amphitheatres In the world. its seating
capacity being 1900.
The largest troupe of toreadors--twen-
ty-four I'm number. ever got together for
an occasion OF this kind has been
brought to st. Louis from Madrid. Spain.
By Richard Norris ths-well- known
amusement promoter
The bull-nghters are captained by Don
Manuel Cevera. the favorite matador OF
the King OF Spain. In fact. he so Impress
ed his youthful majesty with his prowess
and courage In the arena on the last feast
day OF st. Mercedes that he presented a
valua bic diamond and medal to the brave
matador.
The bulls TO be used have been i'm
ported from Mexico. They have been bred
especially for fghting purposes.
But II the members OF the Missouri
State Congregational association can pre-
vent IL there will be no bull fight. At the
session OF the association yesterday the
Rev Micfeal Burnham read an extract
from an advertisement appearing In one
OF the papers, In which the various feat
ures OF the event were scheduled
BY way OF comment he said that it was
a disgrace TO civilization, n stigma upon
the name of Missouri and n perversion OF
public morals 10 permit such thing TO
take place.
Several other ministers spoke In like
terms, and the result was that DR. Burn
ham was appointed a committee OF one
to see the proper authorities. with n view
OF having them threaten the promoters
OF the fight with arrest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
JUDGE WILBUR DISPLEESED
AT JUROR SHELD0k'S ACTION

There was a premature announcement
made concerning the conclusion reached
by a fury in the case OF Alice McGinn
against the United states Finishing com
pany and Judge Wilbur 20 whom the
jury was instructed 10 bring I'm a sealed
verdict today was quite displeased The
announcement was 20 the effect that
the jury had found for the plaintiff and
awarded her $500.
only n jurors appeared Peter a. Shell
don. the 18th juror falling 90 reyOrt for
duty. judge Wilbur had heard OF the
published statement and said 10 was i'm
proper for any press 20 give out infOr-
nation before the verdict was announc-
ed
come into court on Monday and the
18th man must also appear Though In
formation as TO tho jurys Going often
leak out yet 30 is seldom that any trou-
ble similar 10 the present one arises
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
MAX GERTSAC0B SECURES
A TEMPORARY INJUNCTION.

Judge Dubois today granted cornpiain-
ants motion for temporary Injunction
in the equity cause OF Max Gertsacob
VS.. Annie Brady and William +. Con-
don. This Is suit to compel tha-speci-
flo performance OF an. agreement made
by Mrs. Brady TO sell complainant land
on Plain street. Mrs. Brady Transferred
the land to Mr. Condor, who os building
a house for her on Doyle avenue
Mrs. Bardy denied signing the agree
ment on which specific performance Is
sought. Mr.. Congdon was restrained
from transferring the property decided to
him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
FOR PERSONAL INJURIES.
pshn Angelic Has Brought $4,000 Suit
Against Martin +. Dyer, Jr.

John. Angelic has sued Martin F. Dyer.
Jr.. to recover 5000 for personal injuries.
Plaintiff was In tho employ OF the Mer-
chant and Miners Transportation COM
pany UP 70 one day last October. engaged
in trucking. and, he claims. that he was
|, injured by The careless and negligent
manner IN which Dyer operated another
lfruck.
Angelic was struck in the eve and the
effect has been the loss OF the sight OF
the eye. and he asserts he has been since
subject 10 fts OF dizziness and has been
unable TO work. German, Egan and
German are his attorneys
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
YACHT SYBARITA TO TAKE
PART IN NEWPORT RACES,

Southampton. England, June i.--The
yawl sybarita sails from Southampton
today for Newport. r. l., where her new
owner. w. Gould Brokaw. will enter her
In the races 60 be decided in August.
Morton r. Plant Of New York has
started on board his schooner yacht
Ingomar. on another cruise preparatory
20 taxing part IN the Dover -HalioGoaland
race June rs. After the Kiel regatta the
Irgomar VIII return TO these waters for
Cowes week, when she viii compete IN
the Victoria cup contest and other races.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
STR. maine
RAN into A
BIG FLOAT

New York. June Awhile on her way
from this city TO New Bedford this even
ing the steamer Maine OF the Stonington
line. when OF Oak Point. near Hell Gate
collided with float of the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad COM
pany. The steamer was disabled to such
an exetnt that it was necessary to put
back.
There was much excitement on the
Maine and II was some time before the
commander was able to restore order
among the crew. The Maine was heavily
laden with freight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
FOUR FATALLY HURT.
Eight Other Persons Seriously Injured In a
Natural Gas Explosion

Fairmont. W. Va, June -Four per-
sons were fatally hurt and eight others
seriously injured today in an explosion Of
natural gas which wrecked a large board-
ing house here.
Immediately following tho explosion FIRE
broke out and the occupants. who were
buried IN the ruins, were rescued with
difficulty.
The explosion was caused BY natural
gas leaking from a rubber tube, igniting
from n kerosene lamp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
ENGLAND
WARY AS To
GERMANY

London, June 4--King Edwards ac-
macy has given rise to some uneasiness
in foreign office and other government
circles, which finds special vent in the
comment regarding the forthcoming
meeting OF his majesty with Emperor
william at KieL The Spectator voices
this feeling today. expressing grave
alarm at the possibilities which may
ensue from King Edwards German visit.
saying:
ut is suggested that the emperor will
take the opportunity OF his royal uncles
visit to entangle us in some form OF
agreement with Germany. or that even II
things do not go so far as that EN-
peror William will somehow manage 20
compromise US I'm the region of foreign
politics When we remember what hap
pened on the last visit OF the emperor TO
England. how the British government
against their will and interests and ap-
parently without their knowledge, were
drawn into the Venezuelan mess and the
Bagdad railroad imbroglio. we can hard
ly wonder at this feeling OF anxiety.
THE emperor indeed is almost bound
to make the attempt. so sore are his
people at their present isolation and re-
national policy We may then conf
IDENTIFY expect that Germany is prepar
ing 10 act on the maxim OF When In
doubt and difficulty pull England's leg,
she is too stupid to understand what
we are DOING"
Suppose Germany IN the most friend
lyand most disinterested way were 70
talk 10 us not about intervention. that In
naturally not to be thought OF consider
ing the special relations between Great
Britain and Japan. but about helping
Russia TO make peace honorable 10 her
and favorable 10 all powers interested in
the far east including Papan IL the sug-
gestions OF Emperor William for joint
British and German action are or this
Kind or for anticipating the course OF
events In Ma cedonia. Asia Minor or Syria
we trust they will be met at the very
outset with a simply non possumus and
that we shall refuse TO even test with
a toe the surface OF the bog which we
shall be assured Is quite firm"
The Associated Press understands that
King Edward will he accompaied 20 Kiel
by n member OF the cabinet probably
foreign minister Lanadowne. so that the
foreign osfice will be In position 20
keen I'm touch with all developments and
advise the king on the spot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
AUTOMOBILE LICENSES.

II was reported az the oflco OF the
secretary of state this morning that 500
automobiles had been licensed under the
new law. There were also 20 motor cycles
and 20 motor wagons. These have not
all received their numbers from the
makers yet. so that the police will not
commence TO get after the dtatory ones
TIL later In the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
BURGLARS
KNOCK OUT
POLICEMAN

sanford Springs. Conn. June 4.-Bur-
Ssss bound and gagged Henry MeIlen. the
borough policeman. early today and left
him lying unconscious In ths postofrice
corridor while they blew the safe In the
onice and got away with its contents.
Mellen had stepepd into tho corridor to
mail letter when he was struck on the
head from behind and stunned. When he
regained consciousness an hour later, he
found himself bound with picture wire
The burglars had made their escape Mel
len thinks there were FIVE men IN the
gang. They got only small sum In
stamps and cash.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04
ONE KILLED, TWELVE HURT,
IN AN OKLAHOMA TORNADO.

Lawton. Okla, June A tornado has
demolished part Of the little town Of Wal
ters. near here. One man was killed and
twelve injured, The southwestern part
OF the county has been swept by a hail
storm that did damage to crops amount
ing to several thousand dollars. Contin-
ued heavy rains in this part OF the kiowa
and Comanche nation have turned all
streams into torrents and the valleys are
inundated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-04

New York. June 4.--The statement OF
averages Of the clearing house banks OF
this city for the i've days OF this week
shows: Loans. decrease. t2,9is2o0; depo-
sits. decrease. ii54.6oo circulation. In.
crease. $3.50. 400: legal tenders. decrease
nslS lOo specie. Increase. sS.sS.0o. re-
serve surplus. tsl.sGO.s75: Increase. 50 oss.
$50. ex-United states depositss ss7. sos 900,
Increase, 81, GA. rs.