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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26
DR.. r. c. CORPUS DEAD.

DR.. M. Bannster Received News of For-
ner Ottumwa Dentists Death.
From Fridays Daily
DR.. M. Bannister this morning re-
ceived word from Hull, Iowa, of the
death of DR.. R. C. Corbus, formerly a
prominent dentist Of this city, which
occurred Wednesday morning at 8
o'clock. Death was caused from ap-
pendicitis, with which he was troubled
while resident of Ottumwa. The
many friends of DR.. Corbus will be
grieved to hear Of his sudden death.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26

last year $4,000 bushels; corn today
$4,000 bushels and last year $4,000
bushels.
Clearanccs.
Wheat, $4,000 bushels; corn, 300
bushels; oats, none.
Liverpool Gables.
Opening " higher; corn, as
lower.
closing Wheat, / higher; corn, "
higher.
Hog Market
Receipts today, $4,000; left over
4,000; estimated tomorrow, LOO.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26
NO BLAME FOR MURDER.

New York Gambler Says Man Who
Shot Him Did Right.
New York, Nov. 25. - Guy Roche,
who was fatally shot lase evening,
today identified Frank FELTON, as the
man who did the shooting. Roche said
they had quarreled and that FELTON,
was justified in shooting him as he
would have done the same thing. Eel
ton denies shooting Roche. Both men
are gamblers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26

Cecil Rhodes Scholars Honor American
London, Nov. 25.-The Cecil Rhodes
scholars at Oxford University held
their first annual banquet last night
Henry White, secretary of the Ameri-
can Embassy, was the guest of
honor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26
LOST VESSEL FOUND.

The Schooner Judge Boyce, Thought
To Have Sunk, Is Located.
Philadelphia, Nov. 25. ~ The report
that the schooner Judge Boyce was
sunk off Delaware capes November 15
and the crew drowned is untrue ac-
cording to the statement of Capt. Blair
of the schooner Marcus M. Uran. The
captain states that the Boyce was at
anchor in the Kennebec river on the
night of November IA.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26
FATHER JOHN 0'FARRELL
DIES VERY SUDDENLY
JIMMY MlcHAELs DEAD.
Speedy Little Bicycle Rider Passes
Away on Ocean Trip.

****% ****n .ass
New York, Nov. 25. - A wire =
less telegraph dispatch received y
here today reported the death of y
Jimmy Michaels, the professional =
bicycle rider, on board the steam =
ship Lasavoie.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26
CAR CUT
IN TW AIN
TRAIN STRIKES ELECTRIC cAF
LOADED WITH PASSENGERS
MANY INJURED.

Cleveland, Nov. 25.-A fast Pennsyl.
vania passenger train collided with a
south bound electric car on the North
ern Ohio Traction railway with terrific
force, near Bedford suburb this morn
ing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26
Russian Phrase Included.

1t The text Will not be publlShed De-
fore Monday but the Associated Press
Is able to say the convention contains
eight articles on the lines already pub
slished, embodying the amendment re-
uuested by Russia providing that the
commission shall determine the de-
gree of blame by the addition of the
words Subjects of either power or
either state
Austrian Emperor Named.
The convention designates the en-
peror of Austria to appoint the fifth
commits sioner in case the four naval
officers disagree.
Attack Re-opens Today.
Washington, D. G., Nov. 25. - The
Associated Press learns on excellent
authority, that the Japanese army has
been ordered to renew its attack on
Port Arthur today and to take the
main fortifcations at any cost.
Last Preliminary Step.
Toxic, Nov. 25. - 1t is reported that
the Japanese parties directed against
Rihling. Sungshu and the East Keq-
wan mountains have reached the
base and center of the bitches and de-
fensive works outside the parapets.
Rihlung and Sungshu mountains have
been captured, leaving the Russians In
possession Of the parapets only. The
Jdpanese guns are shelling the para
pets and infiicting heavy damage. The
occupation of the forts is expected
shortly and if the forts are taken the
capture of Port Arthur proper seems
assured within short time.
Reports Denied.
Kuroki's Headquarters in the Field
Nov. a. Delayed - The reports
circulated during the past week in the
eastern papers that Kuropatkin Is
making a general advance and hac
pushed back the Japanese left dis
tance of three miles, are wholly un
founded
Both Armies Stronger.
The situation remains entirely un
changed during the last month, excep1
that both armies have doubtless
strengthened their defense and accu
mulated supplies in that time.
Activity in Manchuria.
Field Headquarters of Oku's Army
Nov. 25.-The Russians are showing
some activity in front of Oku's army
At dawn Wednesday detachments at
tackled in two places. The center re
pulsed the attack Immediately and the
left did also after hard fight AS the
result Of the repulse the Japanese oc
cupied Poutuen. The Russians lef
many dead on the field.
Japanese Gain Ground.
Toxic, Nov. 25.- The ManchuriaI
headquarters, telegraphing yesterday
said: During the night of November
20 the enemy's infantry made series
of attacks against our outposts at La
mutun Lamuting) but retreated north
ward before our fire. Simultaneous.
the enemy's artillery bombarded thu
neighborhood of the Shakhe railroad
bridge, firing thirty rounds with nj
damage to u.s.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26
esaas..ss..s. ..sas.0
!. THE WEAT Their. Z.

Iowa-G Generally fair tonight and
Saturday Cooler in the west and the
central portions tonight.
The Local Weather.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26
Car Cut in Twain.

The electric car was cut in twain
and everyone of the fifteen to twenty
passengers was injured to more or
less extent. Several people were taken
out in a dying condition. Doctors were
sent Immediately to the scene from
this city and other nearby points.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26
Train Was eo!na Fast.

The trolley car was struck by the
passenger train while the latter was
running fully fifty miles an hour. A
freight train had just cleared from
the crossing and hid from view the
passenger train. The trolley conduc-
tor threw the derailing switch but was
too late to prevent the collision.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26
DOCUMENT ARRANGING FOR COM
MISSION OF INVESTIGATION
is NOW COMPLETE.
PORT ARTHUR's FATE
report Says Japanese Have Been Or
dered to Renew Final Attack To-day
and Dispatch Hints That Capture
Will Now Be Easy - Activity in
Manchurla Augurs Battle.

st. Petersburg. Nov. 25. - The
North sea convention was signed at
the foreign Office this afternoon by
Foreign Minister Lamsdorff and Brit
fish Ambassador Hardinge.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26
AGREEMENT FOR NORTH
SEA SETTLEMENT SIGNED
GERMANY is FOR PEACE.
The Emperor Will Send Representa-.
tive to The Hague.

q ****** ****. =
Washington, D. c., Nov. 25. -
Secretary Hay has received from =
the German government cordial =
note accepting in principle Presi-
dent RooseveIt's suggestion for an
other conference at The Hague.
. = -. = = , .
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26
1orav,s 1aaRkeTa

This market Is furnished by the
Cassidy Commission Company. mem
bers Chicago Board .. Trade. Local
office rooms % al so. Hofmann block.
e. c. French local manager.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26

Chicago Poultry Market.
Chicago. Nov 25.-Poultry-S Steady;
turkeys, 13; chickens, 8; springs, 8k.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26

New York Butter Market.
New York, Nov. 25.-Butter-Reno
waited, 13@1sk; imitation creamery.
15k@20.
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MARKETS BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Live Stock Market.
Chicago, Nov. 25.-Cattle- Receipts,
5000; steady Il good tosprime, $500
ZOO; poor to medium, $S.80@5.S0;
stockers, s2.0O@4.10; cows, s1.65@4.20.
Hogs Receipts, $4,000; steady to
weak; mixed butchers, s4.55@475;
good to choice heavy $4.70@4.75;
rough heavv. s4.40@4.60; light, $4.50@
465; bulk sales, s4.60@4.65.
Sheep - Receipts, 10000; steady;
s3.00@5.00; lambs, $4.00@6.00.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26
New York Produ,

New York Produce Market.
New York, Nov. 25.-Wheat - Dec
s1.17h.
Corn-Dec., 5s1s.
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ST. Louis Produce Market
ST. Louis, Nov. 25.-Wheat - Dec,
s1.o9%.
Corn-Dec., 45B
Oats-Dec, 29A.
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Peoria Produce Market.
Peoria, Nov. 25.-Corn-No. 8, AK q
Is.
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Chicago Butter and Egg Market.
Chicago, Nov. 25.-Butter STEADY
creameries, 16@24k; dairies, 15@21.
Eggs-Firm; 1874 @22k.
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Reception At Vienna.

Vienna, Nov. 25. - Ambassador and
Mrs. Storer held Thanksgiving Day
reception yesterday afternoon. The
ambassadors residence was crowded
with members of the American colony
of Vienna and American tourists.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-11-26
CHICAGO Produce Market.

Chicago, Nov. 25.-Wheat-No. 2 red
$1.14A @1.1.15h; No. red, $1.0S@
1.12k No. 2 hard, s1.10R @1.12; No.
8 hard, s1O2@1.Os; Dec. opened, s1.OsA
@1.09%; highest. s1,1oA; lowest,
$1.os7s; closing, s1.OsA; May, $11oA.
Corn-No. 8 and No. white, 40
47A; No. yellow, 471s@4s Dec. OPEN
ed 49B @50A; highest, 50A: lowest,
4914 @49ss; closing, 4sA; May, ATS.
Oats-No. 2, 29A @30; No. 8, 20; No.
2 white 32@33; No. 8 white, 311z @32;
Dec. opened. 29h; highest, 29A a
29ss; lowest, 291s; closing, 29A @29ss
May, BIZ.
Pork-Jan., s1s.s2; May. s12.s5@
Lard-Jan.. szo7@71o; May, s7.25.
Ribs-Jan.. $6.60@6.62; May, s6.75.
Rye-Nov., rs.
Timothy-$2.63.
$4,000 1925.
Flax-Cash, s1.11@1.19.
Barley-Cash, 3S@51.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-02

team wishing a game. Send all chal-
lenges TO Manager John J. Campbell. 3s
Gesler street, city.
Tuesday the East Providence Grays de-
feated the Tremonts by score OF 10 8
on the Valley street grounds. The line-up
up OF the East Providence Grays: Miller.
$. s.; DAVE. r. T.; sousa. G. r.: Ward. 3D.;
Harris, 2b.: Silva, l. r.; Tracy, H.: Pat
terson. c.; Harold. y. The Grays have
won nine games and lost two
The Young Professionals defeated the
broadway Juniors In an ii-inning game
by a score OF TO 4. at the Grosvenor-
dale grounds Memorial day. The fea-
lures were the fast pitching OF Greene
and the heavy hitting OF Darcy, Lamb
and Rose. The line-up OF the Professionals
was as follows; Greene, D.; w. Mahoney
c.; Rose. h.: Lamb. 2b.; Minnie. 3d.;
Darcy. g. s.; Hayes. c. T.; r, Burns. I. T.:
j. Burns. r. Z.
The Young Crowns defeated the Pekln
Street Stars in an exciting game on Har-
ris lats May 80. the score being TO 2.
The lineup OF the teams was as follows:
Young Crowns. Rowley. c.; W. Flynn.
p: w. weatherhead. 1b,: J. Alexander.
Oh: w. Conaty. 8. s.; j. Warnock. 3b.:
j. Squires. c. T.; V. Neasted. T. f.; r..
Payne, l. Z. Pekin Stars-A. Conaty. c.:
A Holoms. D.: j. Dyer. 1b.; j. Mahann.
2b: X. Babcock. 3d.; w. Grant S. s.: r.
ssnstorn. l. T.; c. Smith, r. T.; T. Row
ley. C. T.
The Young Sacred Heart baseball team
would like 10 play any baseball team in
the state. the average age OF whose
members is 16 years. They have played
IA games and won them all The lineup
is as follows: Lemieux and Carral. c.;
Mclaughlin and O'Donnel. p; Murray,
y. g.; Allard lb.; McGlin, Oh; O'Donnel
3D.; McNally. |. f.; Sharkey, C. f.HMor-
rissey. r. e.. Ryan and Fitzpatrick. sub
stitutes. Send challenges 10 Fred Nc
Nally, 81 Olo street. Woonsocket. r. I.
The Doyle Thirds defeated the Benefit
Firsts by a score OF IL to Tuesday.
The features OF the game were the two
home runs OF Joseph Bander with two
men on bases each time, The lineup OF
the Doyle Thirds: Frank. l. T. Pelten,
3b.; Harrison, c.; shor, 1b.; Podrat. 2b.
Bander, :. s.; Fain, r. e.; Silvernn. c. f..
Luther. p.
The Squantums defeated the Boston
Stores Tuesday is TO 0.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-02
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let II stand twenty-four hours !:
a sediment or settling indicates an un-
healthy condition OF the kidneys; II Il
suns the linen IL is evidence of kidney
trouble; too frequent desire 10 pass IL, or
pain In the back is also convincing proof
that the kidneys and bladder are out OF
order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort insthe knowledge so Of
ten expressed that DR. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fulflls
every wish in curing rheumatism, pain In
the back kidneys, liver, bladder and ev-
cry part OF the urinary passage. IL cor
rects inability TO hold water and soalding
pain I'm passing IL, or bad effects follow
ing use Of liquor. wine or beer. and over
comes that unpleasant necessity OF being
compelled to 60 often during the day,
and TO get up many times during the
night The mild and the extraordinary
effect OF Swamp Root Is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
OF the most distressing cases. II you
need a medicine you should have the best.
Sold by druggists In fifty-cent and one
dollar sizes
You may have a sample bottle OF
Swamp-Roo the great kidney remedy,
and a book that tells all about IT, both
sent absolutely free by mail. Address. DR..
Kilmer a. Co, Binghamton, N Y. Whom
writing be sure TO mention that you read
this generous offer I'm The Providence
News. Don't make any mistake. but re-
member the name. swamp Root, DIR. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root. and the address,
Bnghamton. ~. Y. on every bottle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-02
BY ALFONSO CELIA, of Providence

waiter. watchman. clerk. bookkeeper
and the like and thus did he
- prove how salt SAVIOR hath
The bread OF others, and how hard a path
To Climb and 10 descend the strangers
stairs"
To AFFORD the necessary expenses OF
going TO New Orleans. Scaffoldi was forced
TO sell the remainder Of his estate. and
after long and narrowing correspondence
he received more money from Italy.
But even IN New Orleans scaffoldl was
unsuccessful. At last. disgusted with his
vain efforts, he hired a private detective
to aid him In discovering the man. But
Dean did not prove himself TO be more
witty or less unlucky than Scanoldi, and
accordingly. after many consultations.
they thought they had hit upon an ex-
csllent plan which was to have Scaffoldl
join the secret organization. the Malta. In
whose ranks he was confident that ne
would at length meet the so long sought
for slayer OF his brother.
(To be continued.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-02
PROVIDENCE
CLERGYMAN
H0N0RED

At the afternoon session of the Rhode
Island UTniversalist convention I'm woon-
socket yesterday, the following officers
were chosen for the ensuing year, the
honor Of president being again conferred
on Rev. DIR. Cushman. pastor OF the FIRST
Univcrsalist church, this city in the form
of unanimous reelection. Rev. Henry
Rugx also OF this city. was re-elected
secretary list OF the officers follows;
President. Rev Henry 1. Cushman. ID. d.
vice president, Charles II. Thomas: secre-
tary, Rev. Henry W. Rugg, D.. d.. treas
urer, John NJ. Burlington: committee on
fellowship. Rev. G. J. White. ID. D., Rev.
Allen Brown. Daniel c. Goff Walter A
Presbrey and stephen N Smith. Rev.
c. J White. -. d., was elected a trustee
for three years to succeed himself and
Rev. Edward NJ. Barney OF Pnwtucket
was elected trustee for three years to
succeed George A. Carpenter, whose term
expired.
Holy communion was celebrated. Rev.
w c. Seneck of Providence and Rev.
Allen r. Brown OF East Providence and
an Offering was taken up for the clergy
mems relief fund. The annual sermon
was by Rev. Abraham Conklin OF Dor
chester, Mass.
The excellent and encouraging reports
OF the treasurer the executive committee
and the committee on fellowship were
approved and Rev. I. NJ. Atwood, u. D.,
general superintendent OF the Universallst
church, spoke on the subject. ITO What
Purpose is This wastey-' The speaker
showed that the small parishes have a
work to do as we'll as the larger churches
He arglIed in favor OF n loyal mainte-
nance Of Universahst institutions aud en-
terprtses.
The service last evening was in tho
interest OF Christian education The ses-
sion opened at Z O'Clock with an anthem
by me church choir, after which Rev.
v. NJ. Barney Of Pawtucket conducted
the devotional exercises. which consisted
OF singing. prayer. the reading OF tho
Scripture lesson and contralto solo by
Mrs Il. E. woodward.
Rev. ". w. Perkins OF Hsverhiil. Mass.
delivered forceful and eloquent address
on the subject, THE Bible in Religious
Education"
The sessions were continued this fore
noon and afternoon and the convention
Will come 10 a close with an impressive
service this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-02
VICTORY
SCORED BY
DEMOCRATS

The Democrats of Cumberland scored a
victory. but not quite complete. in yes
terday's town election. carrying through
their five candidates on the council ticket.
the assessor of taxes and the three nom
inees for school committee. The Repub-
licans. however reelected the town clerk
and town treasurer. The plurality Of
John F. Clark, Republican and incumbent
OF the Office for a number OF years. was
124. while Town Treasurer Taft. who has
discharged the duties OF that office for
some time, received the plurality OF 126.
The Democratic pluralities for the coun-
ell were as follows: John j. Kelly, 2eo;
Gustavus Taylor, no oppos.tion John
Mclaughlin. 1876: Peter McKenna 149;
Timothy Keefe, 129. Thomas Leighton
had no opposition for assessor of taxes
and the-fellowing were chosen members
OF the school committee: Charles Bryant
David Curran and Patrick j. Quigley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-02
AN INTERESTING BOOKLET FOR
TOURISTS

In accordance with its usual custom
the passenger department OF the Florida
East Coast Railway has issued a hand
somely illustrated booklet descriptive Of
the Florida East Coast, which Is at once
a compendium and guide for the tourist
and winter visitor.
with the cover Beautifully Illustrated, the
front page being a representa- ion OF the
old city gates OF st Augustine with the
legend: The East Coast OF Florida is
The back cover illustrates the sunny
side Of the earth and the inside OF the
cover contains distinct maps OF Florida
and the adjacent coast states.
IL IL especially valuable to the tourist.
as it gives a description OF each place on
the east coast. the distances, rate Of fare
and complete list OF hotels and board
ing houses with the daily and weekly rate
OF each. which ranges from eight dollars
per week up. The idea tnat only wealthy
people can afford to visit the ssst coast
OF Florida during the winter tourist sea-
son IL n mistake.
Nassau, n. p. Bahama Islands. is
10 do and see In and around Nassau A
curiousity tnat IL keenly enjoyed by all
tourists in tho Lake Of Fire"
Several pages are also devoted TO n de-
scriptions OF Havana and It's attractions.
General information Is given concern
ing tickets offices, redemption Of tickets.
s,ens RETURN se&es lost pryss: asss
transportation of bicycles sleeping car
and chair car rates and other information
OF value 10 the traveller. The attractions,
soil, climate, fishing and hunting spor,s
etc. OF each separate locality Is enter
tainingly set forth In words and pictorial
~ described. The booklet, which is an
artistic production. Was issued from the
press OF the Record company, St.Augus-
tine. Copies can be obtained by address
ing J. ID. Rahner. Assistant General Pas
senRer Agent. Florida East Coast Rail.
way. at 81. Augustine. and the booklet
will he sent postpaid on application.
The New York office of the Florida
East Cosst Hotel Co. is located at 2H
Firth avcnue-the old Brunswick Hotel
building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-02
A UNIQUE RECORD
There is Nothing Like 1t in Our
Broad Republic.

There IL only ono medical preparation
on the market which gives local testi-
mony as positive proof of the representa-
tions made for IT. and only one interviews
its endorsers two or three years after
their public statements have appeared In
the newspapers. and finds that during all
that time the medicine held It's ground !;
that It's endorsers IN place Of weakening
touching the original statement, strength
en- It by reiteration, that preparation Is
Doan's Kidney Pills. Read this. It ia only
one Of the scores in Providence.
Mr.. p. J. Fitzgerald. notary public OF
615 Westminster street says: 'T have
never had symptom of bsckache or
touch OF kidney complaint since used
Doan's Kidney pills In the fall of 1895.
Any preparation which keeps man
healthy and we'll almost four years de-
serves the endorsation of the public.
Dosn's Kidney Pitts deserve It."
For sale by all dealers. price 50 cents.
Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo n. Y. sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and take no
substitute.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-02
GOVERNMENT CONTRACT.
Construction Of Gallery In PosiofRcs Lobby
Given to Builders Iron Foundry.

The contract for the new iron gallery
over the lobby OF the Providence postof-
fics has been awarded to the Builders
Iron foundry OF this city. It's bid OF s11s5
was the lower OF the two and as this con-
Germ erected very similar structure In
the rear OF the building a couple OF years
ago they are well Informed OF the nature
of the work required.
The new gallery when complete will con-
tain the money order and registry divt-
sions and some OF the clerks thus greatly
relieving the congestion in the lower part
OF the postoffioe building.
The bids for the iron work and construc-
ton were opened May 10. and the an
nouncement OF the award was made May
2sth, although not given out until today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-02
ONCE OWNED
MILLIONS,
NOW BROKE

New York. June 2.--J. Campbell Smith.
who inherited si,5Oo,0oo from his grand
uncle seven years ago and filed petition
In bankruptcy the other day, was invited
10 explained to a meeting OF his crdeitors,
held yesterday in the office OF F. X. Pen
dleton at 70 Broad street, about his af-
fairs.
Fifteen creditors were present They
elected Francis NJ. Applegate, trustee.
Then Mr.. Smith was taken in hand by
G, Andrade, Jr.
Mr. Smiths examination was directed
to the claim OF his wife. Amy F.. as
creditor for $3.50 Mr.. Smith testified
that the amount was for borrowed
money. Four years ago he gave her ten
Baltimore a. Ohio bonds and 10 Cleveland
and Pittsburg Railroad bonds. In August
or September last he needed money so
he asked her for the bonds and sold
them for between S26,0 900 and $1,000.
At first Mr.. Smith said he spent the
money for family expenses, rent and
other things. When questioned further
about this money. he said that he gave
his wife $1,000 or s6oo last September as
gift, aad in October he gave her 5000
or $4,000 more. The money was used
in part for household expenses and the
rest for personal bills. He could not say
who he paid. He had given his wife other
moneys. also at various times in the last
year. but could not tell the amount. il
might have been $4,000.
Mr.. Smith explained that he now had
no bank account and had destroyed his
cancelled checks and books. He was not
examined as TO how he had spent his
million dollars. but said that the state
ment that he had lost part OF his fortune
In speculating in cotton was not true. He
is now living at Orange n. J.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-02
MAKES CLAIM or $4,000.

Margaret Sherry OF Pawtucket has
sued Francis Donnelly OF the same city 10
recover 1900 for nursing himself and
wife.
Peter j. sherry has also sued Mr. Dom
nelly for 1900 for money due. Hugh j.
Carroll Is attorney for the Sherrys.