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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-28
KILLED BY
ANGERED
HUSBAND

Danvlle. Ind, Dec. S.-Charlcs ".
Smith OF New York city, a member Of
the Two Johns" Theatrical company.
was shot and fatally wounded yesterday
afternoon by r. g. Cooper of New York.
a member OF the Morris Island company.
Tho shooting occurred I'm Smiths room
In the Saratoga hotel and resulted from
quarrel between the two men over Mrs.
Cooper.
Cooper was accompanied to the hotel
by Harry y. Walters OF Minneap polls and
James Young OF Chicago. lie entered
Smiths room locked the door and fired
Ave shots. Three bullets took effect in
Smiths head and back.
The three men then attempted TO escape
FUN the hotel. but were prevented by
Richard Roberts tho clerk. who covered
them with his revolver and held thcm
until the police we're called
Cooper arrived Unexpectedly from Pitts
burg and found his wife I'm the company
OF Smith. Al exciting scene followed. IN
which Smith assaulted Cooper with his
fists
cooper went out. and 10 is said. told
Waters and Young that he wanted them
10 help him out ~ some froublA Police
Judge Phillips held the men under ss1o)
bonds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-28
z CHILDREN
BORN IN
q MONTHS

Albany, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Alfred wiltse. OF
SIS Central avenue, is the mother OF a
daughter, now five days old, who she
insists was born lls days, or less than
four months, after she had given birth
to son. Her story is partially vouched
for by DR.. George T. Moston. a reputa bic
physician OF Gil Central avenue who at
tended her.
The father is employed in the New
York Central carshops at West Albany,
and both parents are a few months over
20 years OF age. DR.. Moston said last
night that he believes the woman's story,
although such an occurrence. so far as
he knew. is unprecedented in authentic
medical annals.
The child is normal" nc said, "and
| saw the other child, who ia evidently
not more than four months old, showing
as yet no sign OF tooth.
Mrs. Wiltse told me that no physicina
attended the other birth. though one was
sent for, and her only attendant was a
woman with whom she boarded but
whose present address she does not know.
Mrs. Wiltse's mother and family all
vouch for the truth Of her story. and
share in the surprise occasioned by the
phenomenon. Personally | am satisfied
that they are telling the truth
Other physicians OF the city are scep-
teal though none would say that the oc-
currence was impossible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-28
lands WAS
ALMOST A
COWBOY

Washington. Dec. %.-Representative
Fred Lands. who suddenly stepped into
national prominence as an epigrammatist
by his insurance speech In the house OF
representatives recently. had a close call
from being a Texas ranchman instead OF
a member OF congress.
But for an amateur theatrical perform
snce in which ne was cast and "A man
named John Johnson. Mr. Lands would
in all probability be a constituent of Sen
ator Bailey OF Texas instead of member
OF the coordinate branch OF congress.
IL had been waiting IN my law office
longer than the usual time for some
thing 10 turn up" said he. 81 had just
secured the largest acquittal ever scored
by any lawyer In Logansport
Eight town loafers were jailed for
chicken stealing and employed me TO de-
fend them. Their trial was 10 be called
one day. but carly I'm the morning re-
ceived the welcome news that they had
broken jail the night before and fed.
II was sitting I'm my office thinking
whether II would not be good time for
mo TO quit the profession and accept
an offer to go upon n Texas ranch.
had two sets OF callers that broke I'm
upon my thoughts
The first was a crowd of Logausport
sliiH, WHO INFORMED me lnAt lneN were 10
give n performance for charity and that
| was cast for part In the play. To de-
Cline would have been fatal. SO | accept
ed
THE girls had scarcely left when in
came John Johnson who proposed that
| run fro congress. He pointed out that
Representative Steel could not be renomi-
mated without our county--Cass-and
Johnson proposed TO have himself elected
chairman OF Cass county and name a
set OF delegates instructed for me who
would never surrender
'He said | could think n over while
preparing for the theatrical performance.
Well. every theatrical troupe must have
an angel and John Johnson was mine.
He captured the chairmanship. select
ed a set OF delegates that deadlocked that
convention for over 1900 ballots and nom
mated me That's why / didn't go on a
ranch IN Texas"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-28

ants.
William n. McHale was the next wit
ness, and ne said that Mr.. Draper was a
He told of seeing Bennett helping Duck
worth nome. The latter was In some
what delapidated condition and later he
made threats against Bennett
Il am well acquainted with that rooster
as | sold him 10 Mr. Bennett for SIS.
Ihat rooster has had his nails mani
cured every week
That birds father has a mark OF 2:05
on the Readvile track"
anyone would know YOU were In life
Insurance" said the counsel.
THE LAST WITNESS.
James ~. Smith OF the 8. y. G. A. said
MI. Draper was orr on Plymouth Rock
He heard Draper say at one time that
governor Brown had the bird, but that
was Was absurd, as Mr.. Brown was after
When on his way TO carry on some OF
his base singing at Grace church he met
-Gilly' Whittemore and Dicky Duck
stairs.
II pulled UP my coat collar so they
would ask me up because Gill borrowed
dime once and didn't pay II back. and |
heard Whittemore and Duckworth put
ting UP a job on Bennett"
he was III. With him the defence rested
and the arguments were I'm order.
After a brilliant summing up by the
counsel Ex-Governor Brown. under the
stage name OF Grover Cleveland an
nounced the contempt the jury felt for
the court and pronounced the defendant
not guilty. sentencing him TO give back
the rooster Following is the cast OF
characters:
Judge, Henry A. Palmer, judge Eighth
judiciary court: plaintiff William H.
Draper. broker: plaintiffs attorney. y. V.
Newton. ESQ, Worcester Mass: defend
ant, Charles +. Bennett secretary OF
state: defendants attorney, Col. A. v.
Newton, Worcester. Mass: clerk OF court
George Farnell court stenographer
sheriff. Hugh f. McCusker. deputy sheriff !:
court crier. Hugh r. McCusker deputy
sheriff: witnesses. Richard Duckworth
James y. Smith, Ralph n. Shaw. NJ. d.
representative of Johnston. Gilbert f.
Whittemore. truant officer; William IA.
McHale, insurance agent: Jurors. foreman,
ID. Russell Brown. ex-governor; George
+. Cressy. Inspector OF Kerosene, John O.
Darling. councilman Eighth ward: Benja-
min Dalton. retired merchant; Alderman
Orlando Draper. Fall River. Mass Jesse
y. Eddy, Jr., representative, John kelso
councilman Second ward; Albert w
Lockwood mill superintendent; William
A. Lester insurance agent: William r.
Sears. councilman Sixth ward. Richard l..
Tucker. veterinary surgeon: Samuel
Whiteley board OF canyassers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-28
ONLY TOLD ABOUT IS.
MoNoMANIA HIS TROUBLE.

He said Mr.. Draper had Plymouth
Rock rooster mania. lie treated him every
time IL was his turn and prescribed
chickweed for foul stomach
lie said Dr. Tucker was called'in and
said Mr.. Draper had heaves.
DO you usually get more money when
you disagree2" asked counsel
we do was the reply.
There are others Judge" said the
counsel.
lie recognized the bird as the defend
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-28

emerged from the office he expressed his
feelings vigorously.
Another incident yesterday in the con-
troversy between the district attorney
and the police commission was the exam
ination by the commission of a Colum-
bus avenue liquor dealer
This dealer has a store at the corner
OF Columbus avenue and Berwick Park.
and in another portion OF the same build
ing the Hotel Navarro are District At
torney Morans private apartments.
The commissioners questioned the IL
quor dealer TO discover II he ever served
liquor TO guests in the Hotel Navarro.
The dealer answered that he did not and
after brief interview he was dismissed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-28
At SOCKANOSSET SCHOOL
Concert Company Entertained Boys 10 We J
Pleasant Manner

The boys at socksnosset school, to-
gether with a number OF the friends OF
the school. were entertained IN a very
Mack Concert company. Tho numbers on
the program were repeatedly encored
The program was as follows:
Selection, band; "A Regular Hebrew. 4"
Hugh Don: "A Gentleman Tramp" Frank
Buchart: soprano. Cecilia O1eary: hu-
morist and mimic. Fred Mack selection.
hand Nobody" Hugh Don. contraito.
May Nichols. humorist and mimic. Fred
Mack duet Miss Oeary and Mi~
Nichols. A Happy Hobo Frank Bu.
chart closing selection. band.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-28
SAYS HIS
WIFE MADE
HIM SIT UP

New York. Dec. 2s.--Supreme Court
Justice Giegerich granted Tuesday with
out leaving the bench judgment Of
divorce 10 Albin T. J. Ritterhoff against
Minnie Ritterhoff accused OF improper
conduct with Frederick A. Fiancom.
Fiancom. the correspondent, testified
last Friday against his wife, and iden-
titled love letters, written by her 10 an
imaginary correspondent in order 20
keep her hand in the art Of writing love
letters, and that the ardent missives were
stolen from her desk.
Ritterhoft proved an interesting wit
ness. He II apparently OF mild disposl-
tion. lie said his marital bliss was brief
MY wife" he continued vecame very
critical II ] would, while seated. turn
my feet Inward L would be told TO turn
them out; II / would lean forward I'm
my chair she would command me TO sit
up. II 1 turned my toes she would call
mo a monkey. l was deprived ot to-
bacco. was told n I smoked another
cigar l would he shot"
RitterhoI. a member OF the Seventy
first regiment said his wife once kicked
him and clawed him until she was worn
out His sister Maud testified that she
saw his wife throttle and scratch him
TIL the blood flowed. then beat him with
bicycle pump. When she asked her
what the matter was the wife said.
81 guess It must have been the Capri
corn influence that got hold OF me-"
Mrs. Ritterhoff testified that shortly
after their marriage on oct q, 1897. her
husband threw a plate OF fried smelts
at her and used uncompllmcntary words.
AZ another time he got angry because she
tIckled his toes. notwithstanding her play
ful nature. she explained 10 the court.
They separated several times. only 20 kiss
and make up. She admitted that I'm Feb
ruary, 1900 she struck her husband in
tho face with brush and said that ''he
stood and let tho blood drip on the car
pet"
She admitted that ln july 1904. she
and F'iancom weSe out late ~ night oat-
ing crabs and that ~ Christmas eve
1905. Fiancom spent tho n ght IN hNr home
occupying she said. :he room Of his son.
u-ho boarded with her.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-28
TAKEN ILL
William :. Curtis SsIlsd With Acute Irdl-
gsstlon While on CoTrancs Street

william F. Curtis, % years old. Of ici
West 23d street. New York. by occupa-
tion a travelling salesman. for the Hotel
Ware Company, OF New York. was taken
suddenly and seriously III on Dorrance
street. at las o'clock this morning as he
was on his way TO the Union station.
Patrolman Joseph J. Kelly called an
ambulance and sent Mr.. Curtis to the
Rhode Island hospital. first taking him 10
Gibsons drug store where temporary
treatment was given him.
Mr. Curtis was found to he suffering
from acute intestinal Indigestion lie had
twice been operated on at the Bellevue
hospital
He said that he was on his way 10 Bos-
ton. whore his bride OF two months await
cd him at 4S3 Columbus avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-28
CLOSE FOUR
HUB HOTEL
BARS TODAY

Boston. Dec 2s-The bar rooms con-
nected with four OF the leading hotels
in this city will he closed today and no
liquor will he served under any coudi-
tions In any part OF any of these hotels
The proprietors OF Hotel Essex, Youngs
Hotel, the Parker House and the Adams
House. the hotels which District Attor-
ney John b. Moran declares have for
feited their licenses through violation Of
the screen law" decided last night 10
stop entirely the sale OF liquor and await
a more favorable time for reopening the
bars.
The hotel men refused To state what
will be done I'm the matter but two
courses are open 10 them, 10 await the
issuance OF new licenses. following thu
surrender of the old license. which will
necessitate nearly three weeks OF closed
bars, or 90 await possible action by the
legislature I'm the way OF more liberal
LIQUOR legislation
In statement last Saturday night
District Attorney Moran announced thar
ifthc sale OF liquor at the four hotels
mentioned was not stopped before Thurs
day morning he would himself take step-
to end Immediately the alleged illegal
sales. Tuesday the district attorney en-
gagged private detective TO get evidence
against the hotels
WANT NEW LICENSES.
In the meantime all four OF the hotels
had applied TO the police commission for
new licenses
Gen. Francis Peabody. Jr.. counsel for
the Hotel Essex today called on tho
police commissioners and asked permis-
%
10 some other party.
Gen. Peabody was informed that In
view of the pending charges or the dis
trlct attorney. tho police board could not.
oven ~ II 80 desired. make any changes
IN the holding of The licenses
Gen Peabody had n stormy interview
with the commissioners. and when he
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-28

We, the undersigneo 30 hereby agree TO
refund the money on 2 80 cent bottle OF
Greene's Warranted Syrup OF Tar IN n
fails TO cure your cough OF cold We
also guarantee a 25 cent bottle 10 prove
satisfactory o. money refunded bland
irz a BlsndinR. SO Weyhosset at: ". ~
Blsnding, S No. Main at. A. w Fenner
Jr, ~ Greene 81 Kenyon Smith a Co.
q Exchange place. Geo L. Clafin & Co.
II V O'Donnell.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27
County Commissioners Doinxs.

The county commissioners. says
the La Junta Tribune. have ordered a
icn-ton Springfield Steam Road Roll
sf. made by the kellcy-Spfin4ieid
Road Roller Company. Of Spring
field. Ohio. After a thorough invcs-
,isaiion %. the diacrcn, makes the
board came to the conclusion that the
Springfield roller surpassed anything
on tho market. Mr.. Farmer. the
agent OF tho company. made the Of
der by telegraph Wednesday night.
and the roller is expected TO arrive
inside OF two weeks. IL will cost Sg.-
900. An expert will conc with the
machine and will give a sis.day's
demonstration Of It's workings and
the manner Of using Il. II IL hoped
that u will arrive soon enough 20 do
some good work on the state road
now being constructed between this
city and Rocky Ford. Over six hun.
drcd Of these rollers arc In u.c in all
parts Of the world. II IL an reouomi.
cal machine and Il IL claimed will
save its cost In ono year repairing old
roads. The roller can be used for
blowing and IL equipped with patent
bcvcicd wheels for finishing tho sur
face OF highly crowned road. Il
also has spikins arrangement that
can be attached TO the rollers. and Il
Is claimed Il can spike up more hard
road In a week than fifty men can
pick up with picks in a week. The
county commits sioncss should be com.
nncndcd for making this purchase.
for Il will demonstrate that Otcro
county is progressive and in hearty
accord with the good roads move
mcnt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27
A Wonderful Surgical Hospital Up
In Minnesota.

Rochester. MINI. Oct. 10. 1905.
II am spending my time at tho
Mayo bros. Hospital. This Is the
creates, surgical clinic in the world
at the present time. The opporiuni-
,iss for studying the latest technique
|. the best. The Mayo bros. arc now
the most popular surgeons in the
world. VIM. Mayo was elected pres
idcnt %! the American Medical Assn.
at their meeting this fall with high
honofs. Surgeons from every state
in the union are here studying their
methods. and ike names Of the great.
est teachers In our colleges appear
on their register az havin. been here.
II is simply wonderful that such an
institution could spring up in this To-
sali'y. They arc operating constant
iy on all classes Of cases. They have
amounted to $4,000 last year. The
hospital has sso beds. ali full. with
many in private families. The aver
age duration Of patients stay In tho
hospital is ~ days. They arc simply
every day. common fellows. but stu.
dents and artists. conscientious in
their work. and plain in their instrue-
ton. Ono secret Of their success is
they have a perfect orra-isaiicn.
carefully systcma,iscd in all iis dc.
tail. They have ono man to examine
the hearts Of every patient before be-
In. operated upon: one to examine
the gall. bladder and stomach: an
other the bowels for appendicitis.
ETC.: another the kidneys and siom.
aeh's contents: another analysis and
mieroseopieal work. two to admins
ter ancsthcties. and so on down tho
line. Patients have paid as high as
5000 for an appendicitis operation.
many $1,000 and many more <ioo. II
ono Is able TO pay they expect him
to pay literally. az their expenses arc
great. but. I understand they turn no
worthy person away. will return
about November g.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27
Nsedmsn Of the Wssld Greet Meeting
This GNeNiNa.

During the several weeks which Or
eanixer T. J. Van Hooser has been In
Rocky Ford and vicinity he has done
splendid work for the upbuilding OF the
orer. A class Of 81 good men has been
secured and duly passed the medical
examinations. This number OF new
members Il Is expected win be Initiated
this evening. The La Junta camp Will
he up with their team and IS members.
and the occasion will be a notable one
In woodmen circles. The ceremonies
will be followed by a banquet to be
served by Caterer Cadman OF the Ar
iineton restaurant.
Organiser van Hooser reports that
b;s work in this locality has been
pleasant. he having met with uniform
kind and courteous treatment He eN.
presses admiration for Rocky Ford and
has only one fact TO regret or criu-
else, and that IL that the people are
generally too busy to look after the
Important business Of life Insurance as
promptly as they should. But that
objection speaks well for the energy
and activity of our citizens along bus
iness lines.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27
Plenty of Coal!

There is always plenty Of coal on
hand in this yard to supply your
needs, but It's just ss well not to
whit until the last minute to rcplen.
ish your bins. However, in that case
phone us and we'll send around a
a "hurry up wagon TO keep your
fires from going out. Any one who
has ever used our coal knows It's
high grade. Like you 10 know Il II
you don't know US ~ yet.
JACKSON L LAWSON.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27
I. @. @. F. RESOLUTIONS.
A Bunch of Boquets for Rocky Ford
Worth Framing.

: To the Lodge l. o. O. F.. Colorado:
Your committee couresies recommend the adoption
r +, municipal officers cti-
orders churches and civic bodies Rocky Colo
rado Greeting: .
present in Of
receiving special attention
We feel that formal fecia would
been aroused by the
the members of the Order the banks business
uon representatives and citizens of Rocky Ford
We been welcomed homes dhrcdes other
thrown
Business Mems Club welcome
ing place We have no tmet stranger in Rocky Ford
that has appeared that citizen has been chairman
mie reception and entertainment The beautiful homes of
committee. city
No matte arrival trains. COM
mes have been hand arriving comfortable
had convention halls their
meetings .sd need and desire has been an,pa'ed all
We especially thank the ladies' and little
who assisted eonierring the Grand Decoration Of the
Chivalry.
We realize Of o,der all
their through
mtee desire thank the members Of order We thank
the municipality citizens and other Rocky Ford
who have unsehhy and whole hearsedy contributed
enjoyment
memory Of session. bu, above
Ford posressve clean and strong assured things by
the civic pride and Of her splendid citizenship.
will her with JOY aud prosperity and all
wealth will be the
homes and joyful living Departing liner with
will delight remembering. carry
love because Of the good have done
To ALTO Rocky Ford thanks
and prayers for prosperity.
LYMAN l. HENRy
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27
City cssos;, p-os.ss;ns..

Al meeting OF the city council
Monday evening a number Of warrants
were ordered drawn for the payment
Of labor bills and salaries.
DIR. y. r. Talbot was reappointed
food inspector.
A light was ordered on the corner
Of 10th and Locust.
Building permits were granted Jen-
nile. Abbie and Mary Goblin and DIR.
Talbot.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27

The Modern woodmen and Royal
Neirhbors will have joint social session
Tuesday evening at which refreshments
will be served. In the near future the
Royal NeiGhbors propose to give . box
social to which the public will be cordial
ly invited.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27
JACKSON Z LAWSON.

The musical program Of "Hoi,y Toity'
which appears al The Grand. Wed. Nov.
lst consists Of many pleasing numbers Of
new things. among them being -Prsstisst
girls In Bornso- By Mr.. Yale and chorus:
The girls from the U. s. A.; "Monts
Carlo etc. Ths chorus which b unus-
ually attractive 10 also wsll-vo;esd.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27

The best Of Turkey. Duck,
and Chickens now In stock a
Stauffer's IS we'll Is . full assort.
ment Of everything In the line ol
Meats.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27

Lewis Bros. & Johnssn will
give the trade The benefits Of The
car load purchase Of the Famous
Peoria Stoves and Ranges. Go
and see them.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27

Premier Orchestra, c. E. Bolton. man
assr. and orvills Clark leader. has been
rsorsan:.sd and Is open for engagements
for parties. receptions. balls. etc. They
win give series Of dancing partiss a,
!. o. o. F. hall beginning thursday. Nov
2nd.
Any deals you wish to make see the
fellow that has his Office on the street.
He will do business iust the same. 22ti
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27
A00O11nceme0t.

have sold my dental practice to Dr..
z. 7. Roberts and will not practice dem
tstry again In Rocky Ford. Give my
successor . liberal share Of your patron
age.
1928 Or. w. .. Purse.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27
2atf

G. L oovrsau 10 In the market 70,
HIDES at the highest market price.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27

Season Teks. Sale for the Epwor,h
League Lecture Course will begin Sat-
urday. Nov. II.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27

Pop Corn Popping after initiation Tues
Oct 81. All Ysoman members rsquss.
ted 10 BE- present
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27

Bottoms Premier Orchestra last wssh
furnished music for two receptions. The
10. o. r. ball and several out Of town
enrar0msbts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27

CHEAP MONEY 10 loan. individual,
hence no commissions. Enquire at En-
tsrpnss. 22-H
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27

TAKEN from X. p. hall BY mistake.
3x yard. double hsmstitehsd linen table
cloth. Please return TO Mrs. W. n.
Hiekox.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27
October Sale.

Hundreds Of genuine bargains at
Ramsay & Byars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27

The W. c. T. U. will meet with Mr.,
Thompson. over shelton's grocery. Frida
Nov. Sd.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27

W. r. CLINE has an 80 Acre relin-
quishmsnt with building on near ordway
70 exchange for property or stock here.
22u
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27

Stoves polished and set up.
22-H Stark 4 Mcclure,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27

Plain sewing wanted.
Mrs. s. A. Sherman.
2a-B . Gil S. I 1th street
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-10-27

The M. E. Ladies Union solieits orders
for Comforts. which they tack and finish
for SOC and 75e.