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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
GIRL Is
SUING FOR
$4,000

Florence McCombs, n. five-year-old resi-
dent OF woonsocket has brought suit
against Chester Darling OF the same city
10 recover 5000 for personal injuries. The
little one sues by her next friend, George
McCombs,
In the plaintiffs declaration the as
sertion ~ made that she was playing In
the yard, rear Of l32 Main street. woor-
socket on the 18th OF last March wnen
defendant came out OF a nearby store
with lot OF infiammable material, in
Guiding paper which he set FIRE 10 ignor-
ing the presence OF the child and care
less OF any danger that might result to
her from indiscretions due TO her tender
years.
Florences dress caught fire from the
burning paper and before neighbors,
called by her screams OF terror, could
reach her che was badly burned about
the head, legs and arms.
George r. Rosseau and Barney and
Lee are attorneys for the plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
SOME JELLIES ARE SHAMS.
II Required 10 Compound Pure Foods Few
Factories Would Be 0psn.

New York, May H.-Witnesses before
the United States commission 10 establish
standards for pure foods which is sitting
here declare that Jellies and jams are
generally adulterated. Glucose and color
ing matter. they asserted. are not harm
full. and one man speaking for the manu-
facturers of preserves claimed that GO
per cent OF the jellies made I'm the United
States ara limitations and composed OF
glucose and coloring matter. Some jellies,
he said. contained no fruit at all.
Another witness said that II the manu-
facture OF compound jellies by mixing
different fruits were forbidden. 70 per
cent OF the factories In the United States
would have to close The committee will
continue its hearings 10 days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises at 1926 D. m.
and sets az 6.59 p m The tides are high
AZ this port at 1850 a. m. and 500 y. m.
The following vessels have arrived in
this port IN the past "a hours:
steamer Powbatan, James. Baltimore.
Steamer Nashua, Rowland. New York.
Steamer City of Key West. Olweilcr.
New York
Steamer Warwick. Lake. Newport.
Steamer Richard Borden. Ricketson.
Fal! River.
Steamer islander. Pettey. Tfverton.
Tug John Scully. Geeg. Newport News
Barge White Band. Newport News
Barge White Band. Newport News. 2sla
tons OF coal for the railway.
Barge New Jersey, Newport News. 2s9e
tons of coal for the railway.
Schooner Phlneas IL Gray, Bangor
900 feet OF lumber for Pawtucket
Tug Patience. Boston. Light
Tug ". A. Luckenbeck. Boston, Light
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
FIRST DEATH BENEFIT PAID.
REVOKED ORDERS.
Company c, % Regiment, Placed In Charge
Of Lieutenant Colonel CaIIan.

The following was today sent out from
the office OF the adjutant general:
General Orders, No. 13
General Orders No. 0. A. q. o.. r. l., c.
s.. Is hereby revoked. Lieutenant Colonel
Luke II. Callan. I'd Regt. Inf. B. r. /. NJ.
is hereby placed in temporary charge OF
Co. C. I'd Regt. Inf, B. r. I. NJ.
BY order OF LUCTUS #. c. GARvIN.
Governor and Commander-in-C Chief.
FREDERIC NJ. SACKDTT.
Adjutant-General.
The company referred to was the one
recently disconti tinued for inefriciency and
lax attendance at drills and relaxed dis
cipline, and was located In Bristol.
All the men received their discharges at
that time as did the officers and Brig.
Gen. Tanner stated today that the old
company existed no longer although Com
pany might exist on payer by virtue Of
the newest order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
BOY is
RUN over
And KILLED

While trying to follow the example OF
his nine-year-old brother and jumping on
a moving iowgear. Mariana Msranetti.
three years OF age, fell under the rear
wheel OF the vehicle and was so badly
injured as TO die in the arms of by
stander who was carrying him TO his
home on Moreheld street. this afternoon.
The little fellow is the son Of Luigi
Maranetti who lives on the short thor
ouxhfare on the Silver Lake district. lead
}rg from Pocasset avenue. and N COM
many with his nine year-old brother, An
tonio was at play on Pocasset avenue.
when the gear came along Tho vehicle
Nas heavy one and was returning from
The Victoria Mill. where a load OF goods
had been delivered by the driver, II IA.
Francis. who is a colored man. On the
gear were two children. Eva webley and
Fannie Johnson, aged six and seven,
respectfvefy- who HAD -perTnlssint 10
ride and carry their large bundle as far
as the team went.
Antonio made run 20 get upon the
wagon and jumped upon the bed between
the wheels closely followed by his little
brother. The small chap was not go for
tunate in getting a footing and made a
rrasp at the coat OF his brother, barely
missing a and almost without sound
fell beneath the heavy wheel. which left
him crushed and mangled on the ground.
AS soon as he saw his brothers trouble
Antonio ieaped off the wagon as quickly
as he had come and the Injured lad was
picked up and carried In the direction OF
his home by a passer-by. while the chill
dren and driver on the gear passed along
unconscious OF the mischief done by the
wheel
The life IN the little fellows body
fickered out before the door Of his home
was reached and after his relatives were
acquainted OF the fatality the police a
the sixth station were notified.
Detective Mcguire took bicycle an'
rode swiftly after the slow moving Low
gear: catching up with 81 Just as II wa
being driven into the barn OF nj. i. Sey
mour. who owned the outfit. The drive
Mr. Francis. who resides at ~ Hughe
street altnoughh he protested he kne'
nothing OF the accident was taken int
custody by the detective and .aken 20 IN
station for further examination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14

three more. the five after q brief con-
sultation returning 10 Westminster street
Their objective point was the Rhode
Island Hospital Trust banking rooms.
one of the gang had followed an old
man into the banking rooms, had Oh
served him counting a roll of more than
1900 and he had reported 10 his pals that
an easy victim was ready 10 be plucked.
lust as they were getting ready TO
hustle the old man II he boarded n street
car. the detectives closed In on them.
Two were captured before they could
make a move TO escape. Three started
10 run and one did get away.
whsn the four we're brought to head
quarters Capt Cannon couldn't help
smiling.
The FIRST man TO be brought into the
captain's office was old Bill Hail. the
very man whose photograph he had seen
the day before.
The four proved TO be bad men with
bad records They were William Hal.
4S years old. n resident OF New York.
who has done several terms. and Is now
under indictment In Massachusetts,; Harry.
williams of Pittsburg. where he has
done time; John Woods OF New York.
who was arrested at Worcester by De-
tective ODay for picking pocket ard
who served IS months for the job, and
Henry Baker of New York, who has done
time at Pittsburg.
Halt. seeing that he was cornercd. adj
mitted 70 Capt Cannon that the gang
had planned to rob the old man. Hall
was picked up by Inspector Morrtssey at
Boston last week and after being photo
granhed and measured by the Bertillion
system, was run out of that city
Capt Cannon has notified the Boston,
Salem. New York and Pittsburg police
authorities OF the arrests
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
new YORK BANK SUES
ON A PR0MISS0RY NOTE.

The Gansevoort bank. New York cor
poraton, has brought suit against L. N.
Blake and George Humphrey OF this city
10 recover $500
Suit is based on a promissory note sor
a7106l. made Dec. s. 1903. by the Gallon
Gas Light company OF Gallon, Ohio and
payable 10 the order OF J. II. Caldwell
az Citizens National bank there.
This note was delivered 10 the defend
ants and they endorsed and delivered ~
20 j. IA. Caldwell and he endorsed and
delivered tho note TO the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
YATES STILL LEADS.
Battle n Republican Convention at Spring
field, H., Is Continued.

Springfield. IN. May M--In the Repub-
Iican convention today the sixteenth bal
LOT az officially announced stood. Yates.
az IS: Lowden. 40: Deneen. sSi. Hamlin.
11o Is: Warner. y 4-5; Sherman. 81 3-5;
Pierce. q
on the 18th ballot Pierce had gained j3
votes from Bureau county.
Dekaib county switched back during the
18th ballot and returned 20 the Yates
column. The result of the ballot was:
Yates. fH and fonr-hfths: Icwden, so7:
D<ncen. s7p; Hamiln. lo and four-hfths.
Warner. IS and four-Dfths; sherman. "a
anA four-rfthf. Pierce. a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
MUST DELIVER DEED.
Court Declares The Transfer Of Property to
HulIng to Have Been Invalid.

In the equity cause OF John j. Huling OF
East Greenwich against william III. HUI
ing. a final decree was entered today
declaring a deed OF the complainant TO the
respondent OF certain land in East Green
wich. on Jan. 8. 1902. null and void. or
dering William to deliver up the deed
within ton days TO he cancelled and di-
rectfng him also 10 executs a release Of
all his alleged interest In said land.
John J. Huling il an aged man and
declared he did not know his name had
been affixed to n deed until he saw the
deed In the town clerks Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
ALLEGED P|CKPOCKETS
!. ARRESTED IN THIS CITY.

a "DPPE7s" ARRIVED HERE FROM
NEW YoaK TODAY TO-
PASSENGERS BOUND TO AND FROM
TLEsI POLICE
THEIR FIRST VICTIM AN OLD MAN WHO HAD
ISLAND HOSPITAL
REGULAR SATURDAY BANK
CAPTURED FOUR OF
PiTTs5URo pa AND
OF NEW YORK HALL
S OTHERS ARE EACH 26
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14

New York. May 1.-THE statement OF
averages OF the clearing house banks Of
this city for the week shows:
Loan increase. sIseS.6O0; deposits de-
crease. f2.os1 400; circulation increase.
s22s 100: legal tenders Increase, s205. 100:
-r--tc decrease. ti2.t7e 40, surplus seserve
decrease. - SOC. go, ex-Unitcd States de-
poaits. s2i .ciS. 40: decrease. N5.ee3i00.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14

For the last fve years there has been
systematic robbery OF people on the river
boats. the electric cars on the Cres-
cent Park line, at the Union Passenger
station and In the large down town mar
kets.
Most OF the pickpocket work has been
done on Sundays: but many jobs have
been reported late Saturday evenings.
Two OF the "jobs. the robbing Of ''Dea-
con- Donnelly and an old man by the
name OF Carpenter. netted the thieves
large hauls. Both victims were relieved
of their money just after leaving banks
from which they had Withdrawn funds.
When Captain Cannon was In New York
yesterday he was told TO be on the look
out for a gang Of pickpockets who would
show up here in few days, their inten-
ton being 10 make Crescent Park and
other shore resorts their stamping ground.
The captain was shown at headquarters
a large number OF recently taken photo
graphs, among them being one OF VIII
Ham Hall
Bearing I'm mind this Information, Cap
tain Cannon instructed the members OF
the detective force 10 keep close watch
today on the New York boats and upon
the banks.
Detectives Nickerson and o'Mally just
before II O'Clock ''piped on two sis-
piciously acting men. who were hanging
about the entrances OF the INDUSTRIAL
Trust and the Rhode Island Hospital
Trust company.
A telephone message was sent TO head
quarters and Detectives Haran, Byron
and Caffrey were sent at post-haste 10
meet the other two detectives.
s O'Mally and Nlckerson had in the mean
time followed the two crooks to North
Main street. where they were Joined by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
MISS BARTON RESIGNS
RED CROSS PRESIDENCY.

Washington. May iL-Miss Clara Bar
ton today resigned the presidency of the
American ned Cross and was succeeded
by Mrs Gen John A. Logan. who has
heretofore occupied the office VI vice
president of the association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
CRITICALLY ILL.
George C. Newell, Well Known Insurance
Man, Has Bronchial Pneumonia.

Mr. George c. Newell OF the Stark
weather g. shepley insurance Office. Is
dangerously III with pneumonia.
lie was taken III Monday with bronchi-
It's. The other complication set in yes
terday and this noon II was said that the
end might come at any moment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
TWO CASES DISPOSED or.

The equity causes Of Ernest Walter
JEFFREY. brought by his guardian. Jennie
T. jeffrey. against the Emmons Loom
Harness company Of Lawrence, Mass.
and Jennie JEFFREY. guardian of Walter
Ernest Jeffrey against the eame were
disposed of IN the appellate division Of
the supreme court today. One case was
discontinued In open court and the other
was b. decree dismissed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
HAVE ASKED FOR RECEIVER.

Chicago. May i -Averring that tho fir-m
figured IN bankruptcy proceedings IN New
York city. creditors have asked appoint
ment OF n receiver for Floyd. Crawford
and Company. bankers and brokers. Chi
cago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
THE FIELD - OF LABOR

also Ralph Arthur 4 Broad street. The
committee appointed consisted OF Hanl ~.
Bergaman and Connors.
The Sausage Makers had grievances
which necessitated the appointment OF a
committee. and Messrs. Hayes and
Thompson were appointed.
The Bakers and Confectioners' union
reported that II was having trouble with
Wari-C Corby and asked for a committee
A committee was given them which is
10 make report at the re-assembling OF
tbs session, which was adjourned to meet
again on Thursday. May 18th.
The delegates from the Cigar Workers
reported that the United Cigar Stores
were unfair.
The Cracker Workers reported upon the
conditions existing at the Rice q Hay
ward bakeries.
Tho remainder OF the time was devoted
to a discussion OF the differences be-
tween the Brewers unions and the En-
gineers.
A committee was appointed to investi-
gate some actions in connection with the
case and TO report at the next meet
ing.
After some other matters were disposed
Of the session came to a close.
PLUMBERS EDUCATIONAL MEET
ING.
Last evening there was a very inter
estins session Of the Plumbers union.
owing to the fact that IL was one OF the
educational meetings A large part of
the time was taken up with discussing
plans of different plumbing systems and
the best methods Of overcoming difficult
ties to be encountered.
Another matter was the question Of the
apprentices about to become tourneymen
There are a few OF those and the recon-
mendations OF the board were very gen.
orally concurred In.
FIRST DEATH BENEFIT PAID.
The death benefit of one Of the late
members OF the Retail Clerks union, Mr..
d. c. Sullivan has been received by the
officers OF the local and will be paid TO
the widow, Mrs. Annie w. Sullivan This
In the first one to be paid TO this local
from the International
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
PERSONAL. p

WILL MR.. JOHN BEA1vrTE VISIT
his wife who IL III at her fathers. Mr..
Henry n whaples, IN wethcrsneld.
Conn mlt-4t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
FINANCIAL
The New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News by n. CURTIS
FLETCHER & CO., street floor. Bani-
gan Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News by DAVIS q
DAVIS, Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14

FOR SALE-AN UP-TO- DATE HOUSE
with ali modern improvements and one
half acre OF land near Evans avenue. Ap-
ply 8. Gilman Bowen. Tverton. mls-st.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-14
SITUATIONS WANTEo-FeMkLh.

WANTED-SITUATIO AS HOUSE,
keeper Tor old gentleman by reliable
American lady or nurse for invalid; refer
ences. Address s-sl, News Office. ml4-iwk.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20

Two Chinese editors have been sent
to jail for advocating reform. The
dowager empress wanted at first to
have them belleaded, but decided, ut
last, that 1t would be more satisfac-
tory to starve them. China seems to
need u Lincoln Steffens.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20

The wall comes from Manila that
resident Americans won't 90 to
church. Evidently the Travelled Amer.
leans can't shake OF home habits
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-08-20
BUSINESS NOTES.

No wonder. theslusiness Of the Brand
Brewing Company at 1861 Elston ave.
nue., increased over 100 per cent during
1902. Their famous extra" brew had
a worldwide reputation.
There Is no better beer brewed In the,
world than che far.famed "Dxtra" BeeH
'brewed by the Brand Brewing Com
pany. at 1851 Elston avenue.
The beer bottled by the Independent
Brewing Association, the Ernst Broth;
ers' famous plant, Is the finest In the
country. Order It for your residence
Phone. North Gas.
II you need a Arstciass article II
Inc fine Of shoes drop In and sec
:.ange Brothers In the Tribune Build
Ing, Dearborn and Madison streets
There the public are well treated, ant,
there all classes Of citizens will bS
given excellent value at reasonable
tjrices.
For wines and liquors, Heating q
AIahony. the weli-kn0wn Importers and
wholesale dealers In this line Of goods
nre among the foremost In the country
for value as well as the excellence Of
their goods.
One Of the besr.iiked and most pop
ular business men In Chicago 10 Tom N.
DOnnelly. the jeweler, at rs Dearborn
street. Mr.. D0nnelly enjoys the con-
ddence and patronage of the very best
people In Chicago, aud II you want the
hest goods. In watches, d'> ~0uds and
jewelry. at reasonable prices, the man
10 patronage Is honest Tom Donnelly, ct
.tls Dearborn street.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01

admitted to the Royal MicroscOpicai
Society Of London.
Mrs. Roosevelt has much moro
general supervision of the White
House than any former mistress Of the
mansion.
Florence Lewes. the young woman
who has Outshot the best marksmen Of
England. will come to the United
States and try her skill.
The Empress Of Russia, while a be-
lever In woman suffrage. is not what
Is known as strong minded woman.
She is thoroughly domestic
Caroline l.. o. Ransome. Of Washing
ton, Is the first woman from whom the
United States government purchased
painting for the walls of the capitol.
Missouri Arkansas Napoleon -Four
Hundred Miles Below the Mouth OF
the Ohio Absher" is the name Of girl
who married James GIL of Toledo
Ohio. the other day
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01

should rest, absolutely rest. for fifteen
minutes a day. loosen her garments
and stretch herself at full length.
THAT Is the reatment that tends OH
wrinkles
What Of the occasions when n won't
all must WELD broom or bend over
wash-tub or over frying-pan upon
the kitchen range? These are tolls
that tax her strength and seem t"
make little direct return Of physical
good. yet they may be carried on I'M
der hygienic conditions.
The comforting fact remains that
most Of the work housekeeper does
involves Just such exercises as teach
er of physical culture or "beauty
doctor" would prescribe for her. There
is no reason why she should not be
more beautiful. as we'll as more use
full. than the oilers OF her sex. she
generally is.-Youth's Companion.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01
A1wavs Keen Faith.

Many a woman who would not think
of lightly breaking promise made to
~ grown-up person Is utterly careless
about keeping her word with her chill
dren. She promises whatever is CON
yenient Mt the moment. and apparent
" thinks that the breaking or keep
ing Of those promises Is matter In
which she can please herself. and that
her children have no right to consider
themselves aggrieved II she does not
do So
mother who acts thus does her
child grievous harm. She forgets that
the sense of justice is strong in quite
a little child. and that 1t is natural and
reasonable that he should expect his
pnreuts to be as good as their word
and to fulfill their promises. even a.
the cost Of convenience. Promises
should not be lightly broken. and the
parent who is guilty of this soon loses
his childrens confidence, which Is one
of the sweetest things which our little
ones can give us.
When boys and girls learn to doubt
their parents truthfulness they soon
look around for someone else whom
they can trust. and on that person they
shower their affection and bestOw their
confidence.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01
THERE, NEVER MIND

Years have passed. but still | hear then
Mothers words. There. never mind.
Time serves only to endear Them
To me az it flies, fnd.
Mothers gone. but still l often
Find myself. when troubles nigh.
Half expecting her to soften
1t as In the days gone by.
Years, but still see her rocking.
Holding me upon her breast.
Both her arms about me locking.
Setting all my fears at rest.
Years, but still hear her telling
Me In voice so low and kind.
While my tears are swiftly yelling.
Soothing like. There. never mind"
All my boyish troubles vanished
When she spoke those words to me.
All my tears were quickly banished.
Soon sumbered peacefully.
OFT | wish when woes beset me.
And grim worries now find.
That old Father Time would let me
Hear her say. "There. never mind"
Kansas City Star.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01
Beauty by HOusewOrk,


A writer whose useful mission is ia
tell women how they can make the
most of themselves physically has b on
counting up the development exercises
that one does. or might. take while
busy with her homework. For eX-
ample she enarges her chest and
arms by using carpet-Sweeper,
strengthens her back and broadens her
shoulders by making beds. and i'm
proves the shape OF her wrists and
hands by kneading dough.
She might round her hips and per
feet her waist line by using her feet
instead of her hands as opportunity
offers. as when shutting the oven door
ironing tends to make her arms round
and firm: but that end would be more
surely attained il occasionally. while
she waited for the iron to cool. she
would straighten her back and hold
the iron at arms length. using ii as !,
dumb-bell 4 proper carriage of the
body is desirable. anyway, and few
kinds OF work really necessitate pos
lures that invite crampcd lungs and
rounded shoulders.
The hardest work. that which
makes one breathe heavily brings its
special benefit. provided one breathes
deeply and breathes pure air. But to
supplement all such physical means of
grace. says our adviser, II woman
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-12-01
Hints for HOuscfuruishiu~.

To have pretty home avoid glar.
ing contrasts Of color
II the wall papers are figured,
choose plain carpets or draperies.
See that bookcases have glass doors
or curtains to preserve the books.
Remember that the kitchen outfit !.
not the cheapest part of the furnish.
ing.
DO not despise any old pieces Of fur.
niture. If they cannot be used now.
they may come into fashion again in
the future
Purchase few good articles OF fur.
niture rather than host of cbean
things, which will neither look we'll
nor wear we'll after the first month
Have general sitting room wbere
the entire family can cOngregate cox,,
ly In the evening, and, if possible. have
an open fire and good reading lamn.
there. and a comfortable lounge in ono
corner.