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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
RESET DISLOCATED NECK
AT WILLIAMSBURG HOSPITAL

Now York, Feb i3-Edward L. Pape a
young salesman living at s45 Broadway,
Brooklyn, fell from a trolley car last
evening and broke his neck, that is. dis
located IT, They put II together again for
him at the williamsburg hospital and he
is On the road To recovery.
Or. r. NJ. Lennox. who answered the
ambulance call and had charge OF the
case, said last night that his patient
would probably be- entirely we'll In two
weeks.
Tape tried to board n crowded street
car at Nostrand avenue at o'clock. Ac-
curding 20 his own story, he was stand
ing on the step Of the rear platform.
waiting for an elderly gentleman to push
al cad into the car.
He had hold OF the rod that goes from
the platform TO the roof. The step was
icy, and when the car started he lost his
footing. swung con- pletely round and fell
on his head.
Or. Lennox found him conscious, but
suffering severe pains IN his neck. His
head was thrown back and to one side
and could not be moved in any direction,
but there was no paralysis to suggest an
Injury TO the spinal cord. He could walk
and talk
lie was hurried &C the hospital and as
soon as possible put under an anaesthetic
and placed on the operating table. IL was
found that the siXth cervical vertebra
was entirely thrown out OF place forward,
so that 1t Just hung on the front OF tho
arbcular process OF the vertcbra under
meath.
The sixth vertebra could not he felt at
the back Of the neck In the back OF the
moth an unnatural obstruction could be
detected
The patient was on his back. Three Of
the physicians took firm hold OF the body.
Dr. Lennox took hold OF the head and an
other man took hold OF him. Gently at
first, then moro firmly. the head was
ILlled on a straight line with the body
for about half an inch. Then II was bent
Onward 10 an angle Of perhaps 20 degrees,
wh'n, crack--the dislocated vertebra Mad
snapped back into place The whole oper-
tiou took hardly 30 seconds, but it was
eli enuous work
Inside OF an hour the patient could
move his head naturally, although with
great pain
All day yesterday Pape suffered severe
pain In his neck, but no more than the
physicians expected
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
GREASON
ASKS FOR A
new TRIAL.

Philadelphia, Ia Feb. IA petition
asking for the reirial OF the case % sam
uel Greason. colored. OF Berks county was
filed in the supreme court today. Greason
and Mrs Kate Edwards were convicted of
murder OF the latters husband but in q
recent confession the woman eNonerated
Greason from an blame.
IL Is upon her confession that Greason g
counsel base their petition Should the
supreme court grant the request neither
Creason nor Mrs. Edwards VIII be- hang
ell on Thursday Of this week as the wom-
an may be repreved IN order to testify
In Greasons behalf.
IRE court II expected to render decl-
tior later in the day. a supplemental COM
fsssion BY Mrs Edwards was also pre-.
tented 20 The court. I'M it she says she
gave her husband liquor until he became
intoxicated au5 lien hlt him on the head
With a hammer 80 says he was sitting
o.. the front porch when she hit him.
he resisted sd iiIed 60 defend himself
sno then she hnisned him with a success
t'On of rapid blows. Her daughter Mary.
who witnessed ~ an. Mrs. Edwards saws.
then helped her O. throw the BODY into
the cistern. Mary is now in ST. Louis and
the police oficlals there have been ask
Cd 20 keep her under surveillance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
THE NEWS PROVIDENCE. r. L. MONDAY. FEBRUARY.1s. 1905
RESCUED
FROM AN
ICE FLOE

New York. Feb. ls--After a perilous
swift and enforced ride OF more than
three-quarters OF mile down the East
river on huge ice flow last night, seven
persons. including several women ana
children. were rescued by municipal
vessel
The foe. which stretched from North
Brother island 20 the Bronx shore. drifted
down the river with the tide. and in it's
passage tore from their moorings the
James u. Perkins and the Eureka, two
coal barges. which had been fastened TO
the pier at one Hundred and Thirty
ninth street with rope and steel cables.
On the Perkins were Capt Henry Flood.
his wife and their little daughter. Capt.
John Kratzner OF the Eureka had on
board with him his wife and two sons.
one q youth.
The barges were surrounded by the
foe, which was headed toward Hell Gate
AS the barges were loaded with coal 10
within a few feet of their decks the ice
became piled on them 10 such an extent
that several times one OF them nearly
capsized. When the steel hawsers parted
the women and children we're panic
stricken.
They cried and shouted alternately. The
men were helpless and almost hopeless
but they buckled life preservers on the
women and children and got out red
lanterns. These they waved while they
shouted I'm the hope that their cries would
be heard by passing craft.
The captain OF the steamer Franklin
Edison OF the department OF charities and
corrections, strong steel steamer. which
had been caught in the foe while on a
trip 10 North Brother island became
aware Of the barges' predicament and
ordering full steam ahead he forced his
vessel through tho grinding Ice 20 the
aid OF the endangered persons. After
considerable effort the Edison tied up
alongside the barges and the women and
children were taken aboard. Then the
steamer started back for the one Hun
dred and Thirty ninth street pier. It re-
quired more than an hour 10 accomplish
the distance OF something less than a mile
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
SYNDICATE
MILLER IS
RELEASED

Dannemora, y. Y, Feb. l3-wflllam r.
Miller who was rardoned hy Gov. Higgins
last saturday after serving less than Eve
years Of lo-year sentence FOR his con.
neetion with the notorious Frrnklin syndl-
cate. was released from clinton prison
here today His father, l.. n Miller. was
The FIRST person 90 shake hands with him
as De left the wardens Office.
It was Mner's intention when he left
here 20 stop over az Albany to thank Gov
Hisgins for hls pardon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
EPISCOP PA[IkNS
WILL INVESTIGATE

There was considerable discussion on the
resolution, a number Of the clergymen
thinking that II was not nearly strong
enough. and some idea OF the depth of the
sentiment in favor. OF IL may be inferred
by the fac that there were but three dis
senting votes out OF the whole half-hun-
dren when the question OF its adoption
was put.
WHY THEY OPPOSED.
These ministers were opposed TO the
passage OF the resolution on the ground
that they had no proof that there had
been bribery. and that such a corrupt
state OF affairs existed as some would
be led 10 infer. To their objections IL
was pointed ont that the fact that the
clergymen were profoundly convinced OF
the existence OF corruption would not in
dicate that they were possessed OF actual
evidence that would hold in a court OF
law.
When the resolution had been adopted
upon the suggestion OF Rev. Henry Bas-
sett OF the Church OF the Epiphany. lt
was decided that n committee be appoint
ed by the chairman 10 investigate these
matters and 10 ascertain the best lines
for the clergymen TO carry on their cam
paign OF political reform and purihcation
OF politics. In this campaign existing
parties will receive no consideration any
more than individuals, IT is the system
and its attendant evils that they are 10
get after, and there is every indication
that the enga cement will be a vigorous
one.
There was no question that the clergy
men were deeply interested in the subject
and continued the discussion even after
the adjournment separating into groups
and talking over ways and means.
oblivious 10 the fact that the lunch hour
was past and that the big church bell was
changing out lusty peals I'm honor OF the
birthday OF Abraham Lincoln.
Rlshop McXlckar- said as he WAS called
out of town right away II might be a few
days before his investigating committee
is named and announced. The committee
would undoubtedly represent the state
pretty generally. as there were 70 be seven
members. Until the committee was an
nounced there would be nothing further
10 be said in the matter. he said. as tho
meeting adjourned TO the call Of the chair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
HEARD BISHOP LAWRENCE.
Religious Education Association In Con-
ventIOn al Old South Church, Boston.

Boston, Feb ia service Of devotion.
spiritual fellowship and inspiration" OPEN
ed the third annual convention OF the
Religious Education association at the
old South church, Copely square, last
night. The convention will continue in
session five days. Three sessions will be
held each day. morning, afternoon and
evening.
At last nights Session nearly every seat
in the spacious auditorium OF the church
was occupied and the galleries were vel
filled. The presiding officer was Pro-
fessor Francis @. Peabody, u. d, Of Har-
ward university. the first vice president
ot the association.
The first speaker introduced was l..
Wilbur Messer OF Chicago. general sec
rotary OF the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION.
Mr.. Messcr was followed by Professor
Edward c. Moore, j.. D., Of the Harvard
Divinity school
Professor George n Coe Of Northwest
ern university, Evanston. Ill. the record
ing secretary Of the association, defined
the object of the Religious Education as
sociatlon. saving that It's mission was: To
correct the methods Of Sunday school
teaching. 10 set TO work forces that will
stimulate tho study OF tne Blules 10 IS
tabIsh the religious element in our na-
tional education. since religious instruc-
ton has been excluded generally in the
public schools. and 20 stimulate the study
OF tho religious training Of childhood and
youth
Rlshop William Lawrence was the last
speaker of the evening. The bishop con-
trasted the methods OF religious education
of the present day lie said that 10 years
ago wool was raised. sheered. cleansed,
picked. woven and sold IN the same To-
callty
Since that time there has been a division
OF labor and now the wcol is raised IN
one place woven in another locality, and
sold somewhere else The came thing. ="
ne satd. holds true IN the case % the
child Formerly he was taught all things
IN the school or in the home, but now
the child gete his training in different
places. bat most ~ ~ IN the school"
Today will he social dav." and will
include trip 20 Wellesley college in the
forenoon. visit 10 Harvard university in
the afternoon. and reception az Faneull
hall in the evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13

Considering the bishops own utterances
and the sentiments OF several OF the
clergy expressed from the pulpit in re-
gard ~ the political condition OF the state
al present. with reference 10 the allega-
tion OF bribery and corruption. the meet
ing this morning 10 which It was an
nounced that The members OF the press
would be excluded, a great deal OF in
terest was manifested by tho general
public and by The persons interested in
politics i'm particular Al the meeting Of
the Clerical club. on organization which
embraces In its membership a considera-
bic number OF the clergymen OF the do
cese. last week. Bishop McVickar was
requested 10 call the ministers of his dio-
cese together and consider the grave
problems which present themselves at this
time
BISHOP SENT NOTICES.
Bship McVickar accordingly sent 10
e9ch clergyman OF the diocese who was
available a notice 10 attend the meeting
in the chapel Of Grace church this morn
ing and about n half hundred OF the sixty
who have charges i'm the state responded
10 the call and took an active part in the
meeting. II was about 1890 when Bishop
McVickar called the meeting TO order and
chose Archdeacon Levi b. Edwards, who
is secretary OF the Clerical club as sec
iGtary OF this gathering.
The matters relating 20 corruption OF
the voters OF bosssm, of bribery, cor
poracon control and other matters, all
tending toward the conclusion that polu-
cal affairs In Rhode Island were in a bad
way and needed investigation and better
ing at once. were discussed at length.
each one of 20 clergymen adding his little
or lot 20 the general fund of information.
This discussion lasted about two hours
and is not given in full because the acous-
tic properties OF the chapel, good as they
are, were not sufficient 10 convey the
sound OF debate through the double
wooden doors and down the long flight
Of stairs 10 the rear door. where on the
stone steps were the press seats for
this occasion.
The discussion eliminated in the intro
duction OF the resolution by Rev. G. A. L.
Richards, ID. D.. rector emeritus OF ST.
Johns church on North Main street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION
HURT FOUR AT ERIE

Erie Pa. Feb 13.--An explosion of nat
ural gas at the home 81 the caretaker
OF the city water works reservoir. seri-
ously injured four persons last evening
TWO OF the injured were so badly
shocked and burned that they may die.
All we're blown through a second story
window and down an embankmsnt 80
feet high
The injured are: Louis Setter. aged
40 yesrs. hair and skin burned off head
and face. and body badly burned may
die
Mrs Anna Setter. wife Of Louis Setter.
face and arms terribly lacerated and
injured internally; may die.
Harry Setter. IL years old. burned on
face and hands.
Samuel Pfstsr. aged eb years. father
of Mrs Setter. oaretsker % the reser-
voir. severely shocked and bruised
The debris Of ths house caught ore.
but the flames were extinguished after
a loss Of $4,000.
The explosion was heard IN all paris
% the city within a mile OF the reser.
voir and soon the story started that some
person had attempted TO dynamite the
heavy stone wall OF The so. 900. 900 gallon
reservoir. upon which the caretaker's
house Il built with the intention OF food
ing me city and drowning hundreds OF
people.
Fire CHIEF McMahon says ther. wa.
no evidence OF dynamite explosion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13

culled from the Spectator" London. was
recited by Henry h. Selleck. '05. THE
Battle Hymn OF the Republic" was then
sung Miss Madeline Field. '05. then re-
cited a portion OF Lowelrs Harvard
Commemoration ode"
After Long Live. Long Live America"
had been sung President Faunce OF
Brown university was introduced by Prin-
ctpal w. +. Peck The exercises came
to a conclusion with the singing OF the
star Spangled Banner"
TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL.
At i:So o'clock America" was sung by
the pupils OF Mr.. Weston's school as the
initial feature OF their observance OF Lin
coin day Mr.. Weston poke briefly,
enphasizing the Significance OF the day.
my Captain" was reclted by Mildred
Dillenback Russell r Sprague followed
with a treatise on Abraham Lincoln"
After Onward Christian Soldiers" had
been stirringly sung by the school Miss
Jessie Mann discoursed on the aeath OF
Lincoln In an interesting manner. Long
Live. Long Live America" was then sung.
An original essay on Lincoln by Ernest
Calder, an original consideration OF the
significance OF Flag day by Miss f Grace
Hartman and a recitation OF the "Gettys-
burg speech" by John Forrist preceded
the singing Of 20 Spirit OF tho Nation
Come, with which the exercises closed.
AT OTHER SCHOOLS.
A. the Hope Street high school ESSAYS.
recitauons. patriotic songs and an able
comment by President Faunce comprised
the special exercises which were held a
the close OF the days session.
AT the various grammar schools and
primary schools appropriate exercises
were carried out and proper honor done
the day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
THIS WEEKS.
WORK IN
CONGRESS

Washington. Feb 1s-The attention Of
the state during the present week will
be divided between the Swayne impeach-
ment trial and the appropriation bills.
The trial will be taken up each day at
o'clock and will continue to receive at
tention until O'clock Before and after
the period between those hours the appro-
pration bills will be considered.
The agricultural appropriation bill is
still under discussion. and as soon as It
is disposed OF the bill making appropria-
tions for the District Of Columbia will be
taken up. to he followed by the diplomatic
and consular bill.
IN THE HOUSE.
The naval appropriation bill will be
taken up by the house on Monday. as
soon az legislation for the district OF
Columbia has been disposed OF. The naval
bill Is usually a subject OF long debate
and the bill this year will be attacked
on several grounds. There VIII be gem
eral discussion as to the naval policy.
and issue is TO be taken with the COM
mittee in its provision for new ships.
The topic Of armor plate contracts ia
10 flll its accustomed place on the pro-
gram. while submarine boats and torpedo
boats are 70 form the basis OF offensive
and defensive argument The hest
estimate that can be made is that at
least four days Will be consumed In get
ting legislative action on this bill in the
house
II Is to be followed Immediately by the
river and harbor bIll which has been
on tho calendar for some time and usually
occupies several DAYS once Il is taken un
Should the decks be cleared at any time.
the proposed legislation on the Panama
canal project, which is the continuing
order. will be discussed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
SUMMONED TO HEADQUARTERS
TO EXPLAIN ALLEGED SHORTAGE

one Of the principal clerks in the en-
ploy OF Arnold & Maine. grocers and
marketmen. % 20 i0i Weyibosset street.
was called 10 police headquarters this
morning 10 be interviewed relative TO
an alleged shortage IN his accounts. which
was said 90 be in excess of s220O.
IL was said that II there was such a
discrepancy. or one OF greater or less
amount, determined by thorugh exami-
nation OF the clerks accounts. relatives
stood ready 90 make good the same 20 his
employers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13

Early this morning the bells about tho
city rang merrily for a considerable time
as they always have done on occasions
OF great national holidays.
In the citx-schools the children were
called together at various hours during
the days sessions and with music and lit
erary exercises did honor 10 the day. At
some of the lower schools repre- sentatives
OF the G. A r.. graced the festivities and
spoke eloquently 20 the children.
ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL
At the opening or school the student
body OF the English High school assem-
bled in the school hall. with speakers.
orchestra and all other requisites for
proper observance OF this patriotic holi-
day. In opening the exercises Mr.. Hoyt
principal OF the school. read certain Scrip
sural passages. after which the chorus
sang God OF Our Fathers"
An extract from Emerson's essay on
Abraham Lincoln was then reclted by
Mas Ola r. Broadhead. THE Bugler''
was thereafter sung by the school. Mr..
Hoyt commented briefly upon the mean
ing OF the day and then introduced Presi-
dent w. II. +. Faunce uf Hrown univer'-
sity. DR.. Faunce dellvercI "a brief address
founded upon the life ana character OF
the great war president. his remarks
being calculated 10 stir up and inspire the
students.
In conclusion THE Star spangled Ban
ner' was sung
CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL.
At 10 O'Clock the pupils Of the Classical
high school assembled In the school hall
After America" had been sung 20 the
brave accompaniment OF the school or
ehestra, selection of A. A 4 prahauT r7tncoTn''
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
WOMAN FOUND MURDERED
IN YARD Of A STABLE

Philadelphia. Feb i2-The body q, a
woman 81 10 had evidently been murdered
was found today IN the stable-yard of the
Union Transfer company by negro oar
Tor. The-e was a long cash on The rirht
side ot her heaa. reaching 10 the eye, and
her throat was cut Tho body IL believed
20 be th.t of a fallen woman who wa
known a. Florence The police have no
cine 20 the murderer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
SUE lNSURkNC COMPANY
TO RECOVER ON POLICIES

MaNmillian lToule and Alphonsine
lItule OF warren have brought suit
against the Royal Exchange Assurance
company 10 recover slno
II Is claimed policies on house and
contents destroyed by fre. Dec. 2sth 1919
have not been paid. John W. Hogan ls at.
totney for the plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13

LINCOLN BORN. THE
RENDERED
PASSED OVER
PULPITs A PATRIOTIC ASSEM-
A
RESTRICTIONS THE SAB
REVERENCE MEMORY
GREAT MARTYR EsoENT CARRYING OUT PLEASANT
BRANCHES OF PUBLIC
GATHERINGS CITY
PERIODICALLY,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
MINISTER ARRESTED FOR
PASSING RAISED BILLS

Huntington W va Feb. N-Rsv.
Washington Hager of Hadley. a Baptist
minister. has been arrested charged with
passing 81 bills that had been raised 10
tens
He was engaged In conducting a revival
meeting AZ Rig Ugly Creek when tho ar
rest was made. His arrest caused sen-
sation For months past counterfeit and
raised bills have teen circulated freely IN
this vicinity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
KING MENELIK RECEIVES
DR.. R0SEN IN AUDIENCE

Ads Abeaa, Ahyssinia Feb. iS-The
German diplomatic mission under Or.
Rosen arrived hero yesterday and was es-
corted by Abyssr'ian troops 10 the palace
where King Mcnelik received Or Rosen
in audience
The mission VIII remain here ~ DAYS
Or Rosen expects % negotiate n COM
mercial treaty With Ahyssinia and per-
haps establish German consulate here
Or. Rosen is the bearer of number of
presents from Emperor William TO King
Menelik. including the Emperor's portrait
life size
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
SENIOR
JUSTICE
PRESIDED

The appellate division OF the supreme
court met this morning. Senior Asso-
ciate Justice George A. Wilbur presided
and with him sat Justices Douglas and
Dubois. Judge Blodgett is holding court
at Woonsocket this week
There were no cases ready for trial In
the appellate division. 90 an adjournment
was had to Wednesday. II is expected
that a new chief justice will be chosen to-
morrow or the next day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
RUSSIANS ACTIVE.
Contlnued from page one

AouilhHta llVlu page Vlf.
Warsaw. Russian Poland. Feb l3 -Ad-
vices from LODI say that a number OF
men resumed Work this morning but after
n couple OF hours they again walked out.
Tho town is quiet
~ is semi-onlciallv announced that as
= result % tho disturbances az Lodz i4t
bodies have been buried. while two hum
ored wounded poisons are stll IN the
hlspltals.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
TO PREVENT THE GRIP

Laxative Bromo Quinine. the world wide
Cold and Grip remedy removes the cause
can for the full name and look for the
Signature of +. W. Grove 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-13
BARRIERS SPECIAL MEETING.

At a special meeting held by the local
BARRIERS union. 224. action was taken in
reference 10 rumors that have reached
the headquarters OF the union regarding
proprietors alleged to be violating union
rules in connection with Sunday closing
movement.
4 strenuous action was taken 10 uphold
an the movements that the union has
fought for long and finally reached.
Special stress was laid by the meeting
In regard TO the o'clock movement IN
the down town district which has now
been in operation for nearly two years
with good results. against which. UP 10
date. there has been no opposition and
should there be any the local is prepared
10 fight zhard in order to have II always
upheld.
The regular meeting of the union will
take place this evening and an interest
ing session is looked for.
OTHER MATTERS
The magazine committee held a meet
ing on Saturday night az which time the
contract for the printing OF the same
was let and the man 20 secure the ad-
vertising was named The advertising
will be solicited by Mr.. W. r. Longfelow
and credentials will be furnished him i'm
mediatey so that he may begin work
There will he a meeting OF the execu-
tive council of the Central labor union
tonight at I o'clock In the Le Dor temple
and the members have been notified 10 be
present as business OF Importance is to
come up.