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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
BlXBY SILVER C0MPaNY'S
CREDITORS HOLD MEETING

There was a meeting OF the creditors
OF the Blxby Silver company yesterday
afternoon at the office OF the attorney for
the assignee. at which there we're several
import tant developments.
n was made known that the liabilities
OF the firm are $1s.706.s1 while the assets
are SO. .s0264, thus showing an excess OF
assets over liabilities 20 the amount OF
s12S95.S3 The assets OF the company
were shown 20 consist OF stock valued
At S2S.3S6SO, furniture and fixtures, $500:
accounts receivable at face value, 5000;
cash on hand s7esS4
The Manufacturing jewelers. associa-
tion created the interest OF the meeting
by petitloning that n representative OF
that body. which represented large num-
Der OF the creditors, be appointed 10 act
Jointly with the assignee. Francis A.
Dudley. The petition was discussed at
some length. but no definite decision was
arrived at.
Mr.. Morgan, the attorney. stated that
the prospects for the creditors were very
good for realization Of the full amount
OF each claim. should the creditors allow
Mr. Dudley 10 manage the affairs OF the
firm as he has planned. but that should
they attempt 10 tie up the business by
forcing the firm into bankruptcy the
realization would not he so much.
The date OF the next meeting was not
fixed. but will be subject to the call of
the assignee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
N. YIN. H.& H.
BILL To Be
AMENDED

The bin introduced into the general
assembly embodying provisions that gave
the New York. New Haven and Hartford
Railroad company the right to acquire
by condemnation the stock OF other rail-
road companies leased by II under certain
conditions, has resulted IN the abandon
ment OF further efforts to secure the pas
sage OF the measure in its present form
and in an agreement by the company TO
accept a substitute bill which withholds
the right 10 condemn the holdings Of
minority stockholders in companies in
which the New Haven road does not al
ready hold at least 70 per cent. Of the
capital stock.
The Providence and Worcester Rail-
road company, one or the corporations
whose lines are leased 10 the New Haven
company and which was made. through
its representatives. the most aggressive
OF any Of fits leased roads IN its opposition
TO the proposed measure. Is most inter-
ested in the suggested change in the
provisions OF the bill
Section ! OF the bin reads In its amended
form as follows: THE New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad company
Is hereby authorized and empowered 10
acquire by purchase. lease or otherwise
upon such terms and conditions as may
be agreed upon, the property. rights, con-
tracts. powers, privileges and franchises
owned used operated, exercised or en-
joyed by any railroad company operated
wholly or In part by steam power hereto
fore Incorporated by the general assembly
or under the laws OF this state and three
fourths OF whose capital stock may at
the time OF the passage OF this act be
and Hartford Railroad company"
The other sections OF the bill are amend.
cd tentstive 10 conform 10 the provi-
sic ms OF the first section in It's altered
s,ate but are not otherwise changed ma
terielly
The three important particulars in
which this proposed amendment differs
from the original section are That three
fodrths OF the capital stock OF the road to
be acquired must be owned before con-
demnation proceedings can obtain; that
this three-fourths OF the stock must he
held by the New Haven company at the
time OF the passage OF this act and that
such acquisition OF property is restricted
To the property Of companies which are
already incorporate l. thus eliminating fu-
ture corporations.
" lille this proposed amendment is not
we. formally before the committee, there
seems TO be a general belif that it will
h decided to recommend it's passage as a
substitute bill during the coming week.
member OF the committee stated that
Massachusetts, had been asked for legisla-
tion OF a similar nature. and that much
m'eht depend upon the final result in this
slate.
The roads In which the New Haven
c0pTeny at present owns 20 per cent of
the stock are the Providence and Spring-
field, New England, Woonsocket and Pas
cosg and the Rhode Island and AIassa-
chusetts railroad companies The com
p'Iies which II Will he debarred from
acquiring under the provisions Of this
act. II passed as amended. are the Provi-
dtrce and Worcester, Boston ana Provi-
cence. Pawtuxet Valley, Old Colony and
Pro violence, Warren and Bristol
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31

widow OF Caesar Young and Mrs. Young's
brother-in-law, William Luce, were exam
red by Assistant District Attorney Rand,
who conducted the recent trial OF Nan
Patterson, charged with Caesar Young 5
murder. which resulted In a disagreement
by the jury
The arrest OF Smith and his wife at Gin
cinnati. according to the local authorities,
will have an important bearing upon the
new trial OF the Patterson girl on the
cl arge of murder, set for April 10.
At the first trial an attempt was made
to prove that the revolver with which
Young was shot was purchased by Smith
and a woman the day before the tragedy
occurred
A deputy sheriff OF the district attor-
ney's office left yesterday for Albany with
requistion papers for Smith and his wife
which Gov. Higgins will be asked to
sign.
As soon as the Governors signature is
obtained the deputy sheriff will start for
Ohio. Assistant District Attorney Garvan
will leave today for Cincinnati TO repre-
sent the New York authorities in the ex-
tradition proceedings I'm case Smith later
decides to fight the case.
In addition TO the conspiracy charge
Smith is also under indictment for con-
tempt OF court I'm failing TO respond to a
subpoena In the preliminary examina ton
before the grand jury.
Nan Patterson had not been informed
OF the-aHHest Aar- sister- and hrQther-
in-law up to a late hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
FOOTBALL TOMORROW

The committee in charge Of the football
game 10 be played between Clan Nc
Alphin of Fall River and Clan Fraser
or Pawtucket has completed all arrange
ments for the contest tomorrow on the
Broadway grounds, Pawtucket The Paw
tucket clan will meet the visiting clan
from Fall River at the corner OF Main
and High streets and VIII escort Them
TO the grounds, on the arrival at tha
grounds playing will he commenced and
at the conclusion Of the contest the gath
ering will assemble at Charter hall ON
Amy street. where an entertainment will
be held
The contest will be very fast. as both
clans have men who have played In the
Rhode Island and the New England
leagues, and no doubt a large gathering
will be present to cheer the respective
elevens
The follow ng men will represent Clan
Fraser: Goal T o Allen: fullbacks
James johnson and Haddow: halfbacks
j. Jefrery, Watts and Munroe: forwards
Cameron. Alex. Jeffery. John johnson
and Watson; centre forward Donaldson.
reserves, r. x. Walker. H. McIntyre 7
Mcdonald. O.. Wood r. Munroe. A Hav
W. Naismith and q. Fields
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
POWERS IN CONTROL

Enough wires were pulled yesterday to
place p. T. Powers in absolute control Of
the affairs OF the Eastern league. Powers
had so we'll fortified his position that he
decided TO call the annual schedule meet
Ing of the league for next Tuesday at the
Victoria hotel At the meeting Powers.
as president, will have the support OF
probably six out OF the eight clubs, with
Edward Hanlon OF Baltimore and George
Stallings OF Buffalo in the minority.
Powers had In his inside pocket n let
ter signed by Howard G. Griffith OF Jer-
sey City. w. w. Burnhsm OF Newark.
Hanlon and stallings formally asking him
20 resign from the presidency. to which
: no was reelected last December by a
unanimous vote. This letter was the cul-
mination OF a conspiracy hatched some
time ago. but before Il had been delivered
Powers had succeeded In checkmating IL.
Griffith has been notified by the Jersey
City club that he no longer represented
that organization in the Eastern league
meetings and that he would be supplanted
by william ]. Murray, the manager OF
the team, who has always been n strong
Powers man. VI. y. Pruder. owner of the
Newark club. has also repudiated Burn
ham, his manager. stating that he had no
desire 10 oppose Powers. The latter had
not heard definitely from the Montreal
club.
He was able to line up Jersey City.
Newark. Providence. Toronto and
Rochester on his side of the base. which
vioually settles the row that has been
going on in the Eastern league for the
past two months Murray Of the Jersey
City club talked freely AT the Bsrtholdi
hotel: You can say that Griffith has
nothing more to do with our club" he
said. and that his removal means that
we will hear no more talk about a base
ball war. Powers has been in baseball
for n years and he has never done a DIS
honest act He has been the backbone
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
AT BEhNINGS.

Horsemen at the Bennings track were
all praising the fine weather enjoyed here
during the week
Filres and mares, 3-year- olds and up
ward, that had not won 5000 were ell
gible 20 the first race. and eight ran,
with Bohemia an odds-on choice. She
won easily by length and a half Four
2-year-olds ran in the second race. and
Pater had only TO gallop all the way in
order 10 win. This made Baird's second
winning mount. Baird kept up the good
work by landing the third race with
Cologne, a stable companion OF Pater
winner OF the second race. Leagerde-
main was the supposed good thing. but
finished last OF the four that ran.
Preen was a prohbitive favorte. at /
70 for the fourth race which he won
In a gallop. Creamer got him away
two lengths in front when the start was
made, and he led TO the finish. winning
by FIVE lengths from Cabin. which beat
Yorkshire Lad by a head
Jimmy Mara, the former steepleohase
rider, who turned trainer this season. won
his first race Of the year with j. w. Colts
Sendhurst In the NTH event. The clos
ing race went 20 Little Woods.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
S0CIETYFUND
FOR $4,000
DINNER

New York, March 3l.-A man close 10
the James Hazen Hyde interests in the
Equitable controversy admitted yester-
day that Mr.. Hyde had paid the expenses
OF the dinner given by him last November
10 NJ. Jules Canlbon. the French am
bassador. from the funds OF the society OF
which he is vice president and the con-
trolling stockholder.
This accusation in regard 10 the Cam
bon dinner is one OF those made against
MIR. Hyde in the petition filed by Senator
Edgar T. Bracket with the superinten-
dent OF insurance in Albany. in which
IL Is sought 10 have Mr.. Hyde removed
from office along with Jacob II. Schiff. a
director OF the society.
The man who made this statement
added. however. that the money had been
refunded 10 the society by Mr.. Hyde. This
was done, II was said. by direction OF the
superintendent of insurance, soon after
the regular examination OF the society's
books by representatives from the super
intendents office.
The expenditure was justified as a So
ciety expenditure, in the opinion OF the
man who told about IT, There was pend
ing in France at the time of the dinner,
he said. legislation which, II carried out.
NbhAl nave b'tL lilo5A " NiAc
Equitable society.
At the dinner I'm honor OF NJ. Cambon
many nice things were said about France
and the French people. and the proposed
legislation was not enacted. The Equit-
able society had profited by the dinner.
and IL was no more than right that the
expenses should be paid from the funds
OF the society.
The cost OF the dinner at the time
when II was given was estimated at $780,
600. IL was in the grand ball room at
Sherry's. More than 250 persons at
tended, and they sat at tables decked
with pink orchids and American Beauty
roses, blooming amid a bedding OF Vir-
ginia creeper and the red and yellow
leaves Of autumn.
Some persons who heard OF this today
expressed the opinion that however much
the dinner might speak for Mr.. Hyde's
business ability. IL would not, in view of
the explanation, be an entirely pleasant
memory for NJ. Csmbon.
Mr.. Hyde personally and his counsel
remained silent yesterday regarding all
the accusations, declaring that they
would be answered satisfactorily at a
proper time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
REDUCING
COTTON
ACREAGE

New York March s1-Dispatches tc
Dun's Review from branch offices OF r
G. Dun & CO., located In the cotton belt
indicate that the reduction in acreage
this year will not equal early expecta
tiehs, but there is singular unanimity re-
garding the decreased use OF fertilizers
and smaller sales Of mules. implements
and other plantation supplies
An average Of estimates makes the
falling off in purchases OF fertilizer about
20 per cent. Weather conditions have
been much less uniform. some sections
expecting that planting VIII be several
weeks late. while at other points an early
crop is anticipated. Farmers are IN strong
financial condition. as n rule. but many
dealers and factors will be conservative
in making advances because of large
stocks of old cotton that cannot be dis
posed Of proftably.
Labor is scarce and commanding good
wages In most states. but a few reports
indicate that farm hands are available in
large numbers. In Texas some coun-
ties report the outlook bright for the new
crop, the enormous yield Just secured
reducing alarm regarding boil weevil
One dispatch states that cold. wet
weather has delayed farm work. and the
demand for implements is lighter than
usual, while farm hands are scarce at
some points and numerous elsewhere. AL
though farm stocks are large. much of
this cotton was sold at seXen cents or
more. and movement is only delayed by
soft roads.
Missouri and Arkansas dispatches rec
ord loss OF 90 per cent. In sales OF fer
tilizers. rs per cent. in probable acre
age and an Increase OF 80 per cent. I'm
stocks of old cotton. Planting will be
three weeks later than last year and labor
is less scarce. Georgia reports show little
reduction I'm acreage unless planters find
In securing advances from fac
tors. who are overloaded with old cotton.
The labor question is regarded as seri-
Gus, owing 10 extension OF other indus
tries. While original orders for fertilizers
were normal cancellations arc antici-
pated.
South Carolina expects sales OF fer
tilizers and other supplies about 15 per
cent less. but acreage maintained. FTnan-
cial conditions are strong although stocks
are still large. The weather is favorable
for early planting
Tennessee reports reduction OF .,J
per cent. in sales OF fertilizers and plant
ing later than usual but finances good
and little reduction IN acreage expected.
Stocks in the hands Of country merchants
and planters are 100 per cent larger than
they we're n year ago.
Virginia dispatches indicate 25 per cent.
loss In sales OF fertilizers and 90 per cent.
In acreage. The weather Is unfavorable
and the last crop was not profitable for
factors Stocks are still large. and there
Is no disposition 10 sell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
DOIAGS At BROWN.

Or. w. r. Grenfell gave a very interest
ing lecture last night In sayies hall on
Labrador. Or. Grenfell is a physician
and a missionary. and every year makes
a trip along 90 miles OF Labrador's coast.
setting up hospitals. lettering trade con-
ditions and preaching the gospel. He
gave a clear and picturesque description
Of the country accompanied by illustrated
lantern slides,
Labrador Is cold. but because Of its
extreme dryness this condition is not felt
very greatly. The coast is lined with
huge icebergs which render naviga ton
exceedingly difficult. The sunset falling
upon these iceberys gives a color effect
which IL very beautiful. The people are
intelligent and active and are very ready
10 give their confidence to those who
benefit them. This missionary work has
been very successful. there being now
about 10 hospitals and various trade
centres already established"
In order 20 carry on this work Dr.
Grenfell sold a number Of books. written
by himself, 10 the large audience present
The Brown musical clubs have just
returned from an extended tour OF the
south Their concerts were very sue
cessful and the trip on the whole was
very enjoyable 10 the men
Mr. Arthur Ryder. the university organ
list. will give a series of organ recitals
IN Sayles hall on Mondays. These will
be given on the new Sharpe organ. which
is one OF the largest In New England.
and being free large attendance will
doubtless be present The first will be
given April 81.
At the annual meeting OF the Rhode
Island Harvard club recently several men
now connected with Brown took an active
part. c. p Winship librarian OF the
John Carter Brown library. and Prof.
Appleton made speeches Prof 90. w.
Latham was elected secretary and Prof.
Bailey poet.
Samuel G. Eastman. 81 OF Concord,
n. r.. hns Just added 5000 10 the East
man fund for the increase OF the Harris
collection OF American poetry.
At the John Carter Brown library there
is now on exhibition a collection OF books
Illustrating the history ofsthe Book of
Common Prayer. This IN OF especial
interest 20 Episcopalians because they
show how the modern church Of England
service was derived from the Catholic
service OF the middle ages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31

OF the Eastern league and his friends are
backing him 10 the limit in this crisis
II leaked cut that Griffith and Hanlon
went 10 c. II. Ebbetts some weeks ago
and tried TO find out how TO buy f. A.
Abelrs stock in the Brooklyn club. Eb-
belts didn't like the looks OF things 40
hurriedly bought out X. r.. Won der
Horst's stock in the club and proceeded
to cut Hanlon's salary down. This move
on the part ot Griffith apd Hanlon was
in tune with a scheme 10 organize another
major league with Buffalo. Brooklyn.
Baltimore and Washington in the east,
George Tebeau supplying four cities from
the American associates I'm the west. Grif-
nth talked so much. however, that the
National league wanted 10 elect him presl-
dent instead OF II. c. Pulliam who by
the way. had a long talk with Powers
and Murray yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
BETTERIDGE A STAR ATHLETE

Lawrence Betteridge OF this city. for
ferly member ~ the Providence BOYS
club. and now a Frenchman at Andover
ataoemy. Is winning laurels in athletics
as we'll as In his studies at that institu.
uon' AT recent athletic meet he won
first prizes on the rings. on the horizontal
and on the parallel bars. second prize on
the horse and third prize in tumhling. He
was also the winner OF the first prize. a
handsome silver loving cup. for best ALL
round work in the gymnasiu
Pctteridge, who Is 10 years OF aga show
ell sreat aptitude In gymnasium work
While connected with the Providence
BOYS club. and took part In the exhibit
tions held In this city He Is working his
way through Andover and ranks high as
a student
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
INDICTED ALL THREE.


f'ew York, Marcn Si-The grand fury
IN this city late yesterday handed down
Indictments against J Morgan Smith, Ju-
liz Smith, his wife, end Nan Patterson.
cllorging them Jointly with conspiracy.
Tho Indictments arc based upon a letter
alleged to have been written by Julia
Smith to Caesar Young. In which. II r. al
legged. was threat and a demand for
ricney for the Patterson girl.
This action by the grand fury followed
a hearing at the criminal CO. N~Gding,
at which several Nitnes ses incIua.ng the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
PRESENTED HIM WITH GOLD
DOLLAR FOR EACH OF 70 YEARS

Yesterday was the 10Th anniversary Of
tho birth OF Robert G. Sphinx, an old-time
musician and dance prompter and party
OF his many friends called on him az 1g7
Cranston street and left a substantial
token OF their friendly feeling in the
shape ~ $40 I'm gold.
In the old days Mr. Sphinx was connect
ed with the Sphinx and Green orchestra
which had great vogue before the Amer
lean Band orchestra invaded the concert
and dance field and both as musician
and prompter ne was very popular. then
as now.
He was FOR a number of years an ac-
tive member Of the Martin Luther Fish
Ing club and hss many friends among the
anglers for tautog and other finny 'deni-
zens OF the waters OF Narragansett bay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
new COACHING SYSTEM

The football authorities at Columbia Uni
versity have adopted new system OF
graduate coaching to go into effect this
coming season. The. plan is 20 have a
head coach. with two subordinate field
coaches, instead Of single coach in
cl arge OF affairs. az In former years. In
sd1tion to these three there will be two
advisory coaches.
All are to be graduates OF Columbia. N
the need Of other graduates Is necessa ~
for the coaching Of Individual positions,
the three field coaches will be empowered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
BEWARE OF FRAUD,
An impostsr Representing That He Is
Working for Church Fund.

The police have been notified by Rev.
William Pyne, pastor OF St. Patrick S
church. Smith street. that a man was
going about the city selling pictures OF
the old edifice and representing that he
is working for the new church fund.
Rev. Fr. Pyne says that the man is an
fnlpOetar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31

to call upon them for the special work de-
sired.
William Morley will again be head
coach. as In the past three years. Jack
Wright, centre on the 1900 team, and Dick
Smith. captain or the 1903 team, will be
the field COACHES. William Duell and Dun
cen Browne, halfback and tackle OF last
years team, are 10 be the advisory
coaches
Columbia football men have expressed
themselves as heartily I'm favor OF the
new system
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
DWYER LOST

Birded and suffering from broken
rose, NJ ]. Dwyef last night at Atlanta.
Ga. gave up his wrestling match with
Frank Gotch after three minutes of the
second round. Gotch secured the first fall
In q minutes. DwYer's nose was broken
after 10 minutes work In this round, but
hc continued until he was thrown. After
the intermission he began again, but soon
db covered that he was In no condition TO
continue the match and gave UP.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
catarrh and Colds ReIIexed In len 70

Sixty MInutes,-One short puff of the
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face OF the nasal passages. Painless and
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colds. headache. sore throat, tonsilitis and
deafness. 80 cents.-27.
Sold by w. III. Meek. 40 Camp street.