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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-12
Of LABOR.

members made each member the present
OF couple of fine cigars. At late
hour the session closed and all departed.
CARPENTERS 6s2 MEET.
Last evening was the occasion for the
regular meeting of the Carpenters union
esq After the Initiation of one candidate
had taken place the major portion Of the
evening was spent in listening to and dis
cussing the reports OF the delegates to
the Rhode Island Building Trades coun-
ell, which met Sunday at Westerly.
A full report of the proceedings was
rendered and the good that was expected
TO accrue from the organization was en-
larged upon. When that had been fin
ally disposed of the matter of the agree
ment with the master builders was taken
up and occupied the remainder of NS
session. The schedule is completed and
is practically the same as that of the
year just ended. 1t provides for the
minimum wage Of 35 cents per hour and
an eight-hour day. In addition to that
for all over time work there will be paid
time and over time, with double time for
holidays and Sundays.
The matter of the wages OF the fore
man was decided upon also. and a pro-
vision for the amicable settlement OF all
disputes that may arise There were
some other matters pertaining 10 the in
side workings OF the local disposed OF,
and then the meeting adjourned.
TRADE UNIONS FOR FREE SPEECH.
Effort is being mads to form n free
speech league among the members OF the
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unions of the city and country The dele
gate agitating the question in this city.
when seen this morning. said that ac-
uvity in the part OF the league was the
direct outcome OF the attempt OF Secre-
tary Cortelyou in having John Turner, the
English Trades Unionist deported. when
il was found that he leaned toward an
archism The league does not in any
way favor anarchy but Is simply 10 ad-
vocate the matter OF free speech, believing
that IL Is a necessary and fundamental
adjunct to liberty.
MESSRS. CLARKE AND FARRAR
VISITING.
Last evening the unions OF Woonsocket
entertained guests two prominent men
of the locals here I'm the persons of
Messrs. w. A. Clarke and Christopher
Farrar. These gentlemen were in that
oity in response to letter stating that he
Leather Workers there wanted to per
feet an organization They hooked the
field over worry thoughly and made ar
rsngements to return next week to hold
an open meeting.
The Leather Workers there wish to or
ganize so that should such a thing as
strike occur either here or there the two
locals could combine. strength hnd thus
accomplish more. The men were most
OF them ready for the perfecting OF the
organization last night but IL was thought
best not 10 hasten matters. While in
Woonsocl1et these gentlemen visited sew
eral OF the locals there and report that
conditions are seemingly very good. Sew
eral of those visited were IN the act of In
stalling the newly elected officers so that
the entertainment furnished was very
agreeable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-12
A WRECKER
OF THREE
BANKS

Paris. Jan. 12.-The disappearance OF
Count Mary Renaud. a director OF the
bankrupt Credit International coupled
with a letter explaining that he had lost
heavily on the bourse as a result Of the
war news from the Far East. brought
to light operations or a man who. II is
alleged. has twice been found guilty OF
swindling and returned a third time to
Paris 10 conduct financial operations.
The losses OF the Credit International
depositors are unknown. They are placed
as high as 81 ,40000o but that, II IL be-
lieyed, Is an exaSgeraton.
Count Mary Renaud began independent
operations In 1881 when he founded a
banking institution. which prospered un-
III s100.0oc was on deposit. Unlucky
emptied the bank and Renaud was sent
TO prison for three years. He got "a con-
ditonal pardon at the end OF a year and
resumed operations. founding a second
bank He had marvellous success, bought
two chateaus and finally was elected n
deputy from Saint-F1our but the cham
Der OF deputies refused TO confirm the
election.
The bank failed, and in 1890 Mary
Renaud fed from France, IL IL alleged
with s. Ooo. .Ooo. He was condemned a Sec
ond time for swindling and sentenced by
default to 10 years Imprisonment
He remained abroad until a sufficient
time had elapsed 10 make his return TO
France Safe and upon his arrival In
Paris founded the Credit International
lie advertised heavily showing wonderful
profits and agresing TO pay 20 per cent
annually, attracting provincials.
Renaud wrote n letter TO the Paris pa
pers Thursday, telling Of his disastrous
speculations. saying he ''wept for him
self and the persons who had suffered
through him" and announcing that he
was about 10 start for the Trsnsvaal
where he hoped 70 recoup bis losses.
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May HAVE
VOLCANO

louisville, Jan 12-Residents OF Rowan
county are fleeing in terror. The smoke
that has heen issuing from five assures IN
sugar-Loaf mountain has grown to such
volume that the people are convinced
they are on the eev of violent volcanic
eruption. Five hundred people have al
ready moved into other counties and 9TH
ers are preparing to leave at the first
sign OF an eruption.
Sugar-Ioaf mountain Is three miles
from the little city OF Mcrehead. Never
before has the mountain. which is really
little more than n large sized hill shown
any sign OF internal disturbances. Resi-
dents have within the past year professed
20 have seen smoke issuing from the
mountain but on investigation none could
be located. nor any assure from which IT
might have come. Last Tuesday morning.
however II was evident to all that smoke
In considerable volume was arising from
It, IT increased rapidly, and the following
day several hundred people had gathered
near the mountain side. The fissures had
Increased to three and the smoke. black
and sufrocating, was issuing with increas-
ed velocity. Two men ventured near the
assures, but only for a few minutes, an
the smoke almost overcame them. 1t was
of a gaseous kind.
Last Friday Afternoon two more assures
developed. Several persons have said that
they saw fire issue from the assures. Lat
teriy the smoke has been thrown out by
explosions. muffled reports of which are
heard a mile away.
Prof. F. Fl. Mark. who has directed
much OF his time 10 Investigations of
seismic disturbances. will 20 TO Rowan
county to investigate the phenomenon.
He says the reports indicate n genuine
volcano.
Most OF the people who are leaving
have decided to establish themselves per-
manentiy elsewhere. Joseph Gallagher, a
Rowan county farmer. who was enthu-
siastic in Investigating the phenomenon
is missing and his friends fear that he
was overcome and perished. He has not
been seen since last Thursday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-12
POOL ROOMS
May have
TO CLOSE
300 In New York Likely to Go
Out Of Business on Account
Of New Order.

New York. Jan. i2.-of the 400 pool
rooms which have been doing business
recently In this city and its suburbs II
Il said that 500 villa be forced 10 close
their doors unless the telegraph company
which controls the distribution OF returns
from the race tracks Is pursuaded to re-
duce the scale OF prices announced. Al
though the proprfetors of tho rooms gem
orally STAYED off the police and have
ronted private detectives employed TO
harass them they admit that they are
poweriess to meet the present crisis.
The notice they received from the tele-
graph company Gays: Beginning next
Thursday our service win be charged for
at the rate OF SIS for each set OF races
for each room using the service directly
or indirectly. We have this day APP
pointed three inspectors and they must
have ready access to all rooms at any
hour of the day.
Every room with telegraph or tele-
phone connections must make report
to the telegraph company stating how
many rooms they are serving and for
each connecting room full tolls Will be
charged.
''our inspectors must have the prfvi-
Iege OF tracing and inspecting all wires
and failure 70 comply with their demands
will result in causing service TO he cut
of without notice. Reports must be
made to this office by Thursday morn
ting"
II h said ths price heretofore was n5
n day for each room BY syudicating and
using telephones many rooms were sup
plIed with the races at nominal cost.
The pool room keepers are cast down
to say the least. They admit that there
n no way TO circumvent the new order
Of thingz 1t simply means that many
win be compelled TO quit.
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PORTSMOUTH.

Jopxhan c. Gosdd died at his home on
East Main road Friday evening OF heart
trouble. He had not been in good health
for two years During the Civil war he
was Q captain of the Portsmouth COM
psny Of the Rhode Inland Militia He was
a member of the Christian church His
wife died several years ago. He leaves
one daughter. Mrs. Restoom p. Manches-
ter: ono brother. Timothy p. Gould. and
four efsters
The Island cars were kept running on
Saturday night as the SNOW. although
quite deep. did not drift. and with the
aid Of the snow plows the tracks were
kept clear enough 10 allow the cars TO
run. although the schedule was I'm bad
shape last evening.
Master Bradford Dittmer entered the
Cloyne school. Newport, last week His
mother, Mrs Dittmer, is ill with measles
at her homo IN Fforida.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-12
MAKES REQUEST TO HOSPITAL.

The will OF tho late Rose Brown was
hied for probate today In the municipal
court Mrs Brown beuueathes 10 her
husband. David Brown; TO her sister.
McKenna. the sum OF 81 each.
To her brother. Patrick Riley. I'm Ire
land she gives 5000 and 10 tho Home
for the Aged at Pawtucitet 800. To the
following reverend gentlemen the tes-
tator gives sloo each FOR masses 10 be
said for her benefit Rev. Austin Dowl-
ing. Rev. Cornelius Holland Rev. Janet
+. Ward and Rev. I. r. Doran. The
residue Of the estate II bequeathed 10 the
81. Vincent de Paul Infant asylum.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-12
THE WEATHER

Boston. Jan. 12-For New England:Fair
tonight and Wednesday,; cooler tonight
except In Vermont and western Msssa-
chusstts; fresh to brisk north to west
winds.
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ron OVER sIyTv YEARS

has been used for over sixty years by
millions Of Dothers for their children
while teething with perfect success II
soothes the child, softens the gums. al
los all pain. cures wind colo. and In the
4 Il remedy for Diarrhoes. u win relieve
The poor little sufferer immediately, Sold
by druggists In every part OF the world.
Twenty-n cents . bottle. BE sure and
ank fer Nra Winssov's Soothing Syrup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-12
Low RATES WEST VIA The NICKEL
PLATE ROAD.

Special one way Colonist tickets to
points throughout the west and South
west. on sale first and Third Tuesday,
each month to April. 1904. IL going West
this winter. see local agents, or write
l. p. Burgess. N. +. r. A.. Boston, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-12
ASSIGNEE,S SALE.

VIII be sold at public auction on
FRIDAY. Jan. p. A. u. 1904. at II O'Clock
m. NJ the store. iS5 Mathewson street,
In the city OF Providence. all OF the stock
in trade OF the Providence Photo Supply
Company. all OF the fixtures and gem
orally all ~ personal estate Of said com.
pany, not including. however, accounts
receivable.
DEXTER b. POTTER. Assignee
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-02
HEALTH BOATS
WITH SIXTY PATIENTS ABOARD,
DRIVEN ON ROCKS NEAR
6LACKWELL'S ISLAND.

New York, Nov 2S.-While on its
way up the East river late this after
noon the health department steamboat
Franklin Edison, with 60 patients on
board, was driven on the rocks at the
southern end of Blackwell's Island op-
posite' Fiftieth street, where she got
fast
Her bow was smashed in by the
force of the collision, which drove the
steamer so securely on the rocks that
she could not he backed off.
All the passengers, who were af.
ficted with contagious diseases and
were being taken to North Brother
Island, and the crew, consisting of
Captain Henry Rick and four other
men, were taken off safely by the tug
Henry ]. Waite and landed at Black
wells Island.
The Franklin Edison is believed to
be a total loss. Two barges went
ashore at the same time and place,
and 1t is believed that the force of
the wind was responsible for the
treble accident.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-02
BANKRUPTCY
PETITION FILED AGAINST BERRY
& Co.-oTHER FIRMS MAY
NOT SUSPEND. t

New York, Noy. 28.-A petition in
involuntary bankruptcy was filed to-
day with the clerk of the United
States district court against Jacob
Berry & company by four creditors,
naming themselves as Peter Testori,
Mario Darrin. Frederick l.. o. Mascher
and Catherine English. They claim
to have joint unsecured indebtedness
of $1,000. They alleged as an act Of
bankruptcy the assignment to Ashbel
p. Fitch on Saturday.
Talk of further suspensions Of firms
doing business on the Consolidated
Exchange, as result of the difficult
ties of Jacob Berry & company and
the Lamar G Burger suspensions, was
quieted to some extent by the decla-
ration from the executive officers Of
the executive officers of the exchange,
that the clearing house sheets showed
today that all the Consolidated ex-
change houses were able to meet their
obligations. IL was stated positively
that there would be no more suspen,
sions announced today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-02
SEARCH WARRANT
ISSUED FOR THE RECOVERY OF
VARIOUS JEWELRY sPECi-
Fled AS PER INVENTORY

Upon the request of Jeanetta Pfau,
of 424 West Tuscarawas street, a
search warrant was issued from the
mayors Office yesterday afternoon
which authorized the searching of the
residence on Fairfield street.-the pres
ent home of Grace Henry.
Miss Pfau deposed that she had been
robbed of $45 worth of jewelry which
was taken from her apartments in the
Loud block on or about the eighth day
of September last Grace Henry lived
In rooms adjoining those of Miss Pfau
and this woman, it was believed, had
the trinkets.
Officer Mortensen and Lieutenant
Wielandt went to the Fairfield street
residence. They did not have to serve
the warrant, the Henry woman allow
ing them to proceed with the search
without protestation. She said she had
none of the missing jewelry and at any
rate none of 1t was found after the
house had been inspected.
The jewelry missing is as follows:
One garnet breast pin, $500; one gold
heart shaped loclet, $500; one pair of
brilliant ear rings, $500; one gold
chain bracelet, $500; one gold ring
set with five opals and 13 pearls, $500;
one gold band finger ring with bril-
liant set, $500; one ruby set finger
ring, $500; silver book mark. $1,00.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-02
CHARLES EssNER DEAD.
Well Known Barber Succumbs to Con-
sumption-Barber's Union Will
Conduct the Funeral.

Charles l.. Essner. of 131 East Third
street, died last evening about 7
o'clock of consumption. He had been
Ill for some time. His age was Al
years. Mr.. Essner was born in New
Berlin May 10, 1868. He came to this
city when boy and resided here SO
years. He learned the barber trade
with Louis Moushey and worked at the
business almost all his life, until re-
Gently compelled by illness to cease
work, having been employed at Will
laman's. He leaves wife and two
children, Earl aged .16 and Bertha aged
a. He is survived by two brothers.
William Essner, of Bradford, Pa, and
Henry Essner, Of Canton, two sisters,
Mrs. Joseph Cross and Mrs. Peter
Bour of this city. He was member
of local No. 329 of the Barber's Inter
national union, which organization
will have charge OF the funeral. ar
rangements for which will be announc-
ed later.
Mr.. Essner was we'll known in the
city and was popular among his ac-
quaintances.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-02
THE CHESAPEAKE
AND OHIO CANAL
a WELL DEFINED RUMoR THAT
'ei. TITS To'aBE SOLD.
To Company That Is Controlled by
the Wabash, Which is Allied
With the Wheeling.

Washington, Nov. 28,--A we'll de-
fined rumor is In circulation that the
Chesapeake and ohio Canal is to be
sold. With the report comes re-
vival of that interesting one that its
sale will bring a new railroad line
into the national capital, the Western
Maryland, controlled by the Wabash.
This rumor is strengthened by the
offer of the board of public works of
the state of Maryland to sell the states
interest in the waterway, the bids to
be opened at noon. December 1st, next
Thursday-at Annapolis. In this con-
nection, it is asserted that more pres
sure will be brought to bear on con-
gress at the coming session to secure
the passage of the bill introduced at
the last session, authorizing the Dis
trict of Columbia, to sell, at the high
est possible price, the canal bonds
which it holds.
1t is said that the mere purchase Of
Maryland's stock, although it Is a
large majority of all that was ever
issued, could not give the railroad
II the mortgage were acquired,
purchasers might be In a position to
pay off all prior liens and take the
property. These liens are said to be
very large, though their exact amount
has never been asceftained There
are said to be 100000 of per cent
repair bonds issued in 1878, with ac.
crued interest secured by a first mort
gage. 1t costs. $435, 600 to repair the
canal after the food of 1889, and the
expense of the previous receivership
it is said, was S34D,eOO The canal is
1S4R miles long. .lsOf It's length, five
miles are in the District of Columbia
3GIR miles in Montgomery county
Maryland, 16 in Frederick county, n
in Washington county, and so in Allie
/ gheny county. The level at Cumber-
land is 600 above that at Georgetown,
and this elevation is obtained by
means of seventy-four locks. 1t is fed
from the Potomac from seven fine
dams across the river. and its esti-
mated capacity is 31,260,0OO tons a
year. 1t has never carried in one
year, however, quite million tons.
The authorized capital stock is SS,-
359, 400, of which $133,2O9 was never
issued. The subscribers to the stock
are: The state of Maryland, $4,000
600; the United States, s1,000,000; the
state of Virginia, s250000; City of
Washington, $1,000,OO0; Georgetown,
S250,000; Alexandria, s250,0OO; Shep-
herdstown, $4,000; individuals, $607,-
400. In 1884 the state of Maryland
loaned the company $2,000,00O taking
as it's security first mortgage on the
property. At the, time of the food of
1889, or rather, at the close of the
fiscal year of 1888, the canal company
owed the state in principal and ac-
crued interest $19,177,4 ,46O.77.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-02
VALENTINE DID NOT
!. STAND A TRIAL
WAIVED EXAMINATION IN POLICE
COURT.
Disappointed Some of His Friends,
But Gave Plausible ExpIana-
tion of the Case.

Cincinnati, O., Nov. 28.-The fact
that President Valentine Of the Iron
Moulders Union of North America to-.
day waived examination in police
court on the charge of aiding and
abetting the malicious destruction of
property in connection with the re-
cent strike troubles, caused some COM
ment as many had expected that he
would be only too eager to force {,
showing Of its hand by the prosecu
ton. His friends have all along held
that he could and probably will shat
ter the alleged dynamite plot charges
on his first appearance in court.
MY reason for waving examina
ton" President Valentine said. was
simply to expedite matters The
prosecution was not ready for the
trial. They had one week in which to
prepare their evidence, but evidently
that was not time enough. Rather
than again submit to n delay while a
felony charge is on record against me
told my attorney, If they asked for
postponement TO announce that ]
was willing to waive examination and
let the case go to the grand jury which
meets, / understand, next week."
j. T. Hollowell, the only other un-
ion moulder not apprehended of those
charged with Valentine. surrendered
this afternoon, got $4,000 and was re-
leased
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-02
DICK ON THE RACK
EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE SEEMS
TO BE DISPOSED TO ROAST
THE SENATOR.

Akron, Nov. 2S.-The voluntary ap-
pearance of Senator Dick before the
Evangelical Alliance here today on
invitation of Rev. ]. l.. Davies, pastor
of the West Congregational church,
a neighbor of the senator, resulted in
a spirited meeting at which the min,
listers took issue with the senator on
his position relative to Herrick and
the Brannock bill. The clerical gentle
men fred question after question at
the senator who defended his former
utterances that Herrick should be re-
nominated, and that the governors
defense Of the local option law was
right. The inner working Of the leg
islature which the qnestioners con-
sidered and which Dick is supposed to
know considerable about were minute
ly inquired into.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-02
Nineteen YEARS
IN SING SING PRISON, JUST FOR
SHOOTING A PRIZE
FIGHTER.

New York, Nov. 2S,-Judge McMa-
hon, in general sessions today SEN
fenced Diego Cacciola, 20 years of age
of No. 1853 East Houston street to 10
years in Sing Sing prison. Cacciola
on August 3 shot and killed Leonard
Eulo, prize fighter, known as "Kid"
Leonard, in a quarrel over women. He
pleaded guilty to manslaughter in
the first degree.
Judge Newburger, in the same court
sentenced Amido Santo, "a years Of
age, of No. 12 Prince street, to Sing
Sing for IL years, He also pleaded
guilty to manslaughter in the first
degree, He stabbed a fellow work
man, Frank Viscardi, to death at No.
1876 Sullivan street. July S.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-02
civil service RuIes Amended.

Washington, Nov. 2s.-The presl-
dent has amended the civil service
rules by withdrawing from the ex-
cepted class number Of the highest
positions in the customs service which
have, heretofore, been excepted from
examination. They include 81 cash
iers, 81 special deputy collectors, 200
principal deputies at supports and
stations. six deputy naval officers. and
16 deputy surveyors.
This action was taken upon the rec
ommendation of several collectors and
surveyors of customs, and will throw
these positions open to promotion up
on merit. Hitherto they have been
filled as party patronage.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-12-02
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The FRANCE MEDICAL INSTITUTE CO. aS S Columbus 5 u y 3
Mr.. ECCLESHEIMER
CHARGES A BLACK LIST HAS
BEEN MAINTAINED AGAINST
HIM AND OTHER DRUG
GlSTS.

Milwaukee,, Wis, Nov. 2S.-Charg-
ing that black list existed against
him as well as certain other depart
ment stores, druggist F. b. Eccle-
sheimer Of the Boston store drug de-
partment has filed complaint asking
for an injunction to compel the de.
PENDANTS to sell him drug supplies
The Drake Bros. Co.. Yahler & Lang
Co. and the F. F. Dohman company
all of Milwaukee and members of the
National Wholesale Druggists Asso-
citation, the National Association of
retail druggists and the Proprietors'
Association of America, are made de-
PENDANTS.
1t is alleged by Mr.. Ecclesheimer
in his complaint that the conspiracy
against him has been in full force
since November /, 1901, and that he
has been compelled to carry on his
business by procuring goods secretly
through other dealers and have then
shipped by express, so that defend
ants could not discover the goods. 1t
is claimed that he suffered great loss
because of enhanced prices paid to
dealers and for transportation.
Damages in the sum of $4,000 are
asked.