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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
PATTERSON
WOMAN
IN COURT

New York. Feb - Nan Patterson, the
show girl who was being held in the
Tombs prison TO await a trial on the
charge or killing Caesar Young. was
taken before Justice Gaynor In Brooklyn
today on writs OF habess corpus and OF
cerrorart obtained by her counsel on the
ground that she had been deprived OF her
constitutional right 10 prompt trial.
A. the request OF an assistant district
attorney arguments on the writs were
postponed until tomorrow 10 allow As.
sistant District Attorney Rand to be pres
ent.- Mr.. Rand has conducted the case
against Miss Patterson.
Miss Patterson left the Tombs Prism
In cheerful spirits and in the hope Of ee-
curing her release from prison. In the
company OF warden she was taken to
Brooklyn in q trolley car. crowd
gathered about her after leaving the car
ana many photographers attempted to>ob-
tain snap shot OF her. She seemed 10
be amused not annoyed by their efforts
An immense crowd gathered around the
court house in Brooklyn and when Miss
Patterson arrived there the court room
was crowded.
Accompanied by her father and IN.
Tombs warden. Miss Patterson was es-
corted 90 seat within the bar enclosure
and the proceedings were begun.
The prisoner chatted and laughed with
those around her.
Justice Gaynor appeared 10 he greatly
displeased with the scene and when The
request was made for an adjournment OF
the case until tomorrow 10 allow As
sistant District Attorney Rand u be
present, the Justice asked ~ the adjourn
mept would necessitate the presence cf
Miss Patter son in court at that time
II do not want a repetition OF this
scene with It's retinue and following In
this court room" he satd.
1T appears 10 me that II would be en-
tirely unnecessary TO require the pres
ence OF this prisoner in event OF the re-
quest for an adjournment OF the hearing
being granted"
Assistant District Attorney Johnstone
replied that he saw no reason why she
should be taken to court again and the
adjournment was granted AS the
prisoner and her escort left the court
room they were followed by a great
crow9 who surged and pushed around
them until they boarded street car for
the return 10 New York and the Tombs
prison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28

A shocking death occurred on top OF a
role al the corner OF Broad street and
Wheeler avenue in Cranston at lO:lb
& clock this morning.
The victim was Thomas Fades. % years
old. residing on sayles street. this city
lie leaves a widow and a little child.
Fades was in the employ Of +. p. olney.
who was under contract 10 paint poles for
the Providence Telephone company.
Tho pole at the corner OF Broad street
ard Wheeler avenue belongs 10 the Mar
rdsansett Electric Lighting company, but
attached 10 II are wires not only OF that
company but of the Providence Tele-
phone and the Rhode Island company.
Fades wore rubbers which were sup
posed TO aid him In escaping stray cleo
trIc currents. and he was thought 10 have
q knowledge OF the poles he was 10 work
on and what particular ones he was to
paint
Preparing his kit for the painting Of
this particular pole he climbed up 10
where the cross-arms and wires are at
tached to II and perpared 20 make his
wey through the network OF wires
He rested a foot on one wire and twist
ing his body. thrust his right hand up
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28

ward and outward 70 seize another
As he closed his hand three little boys,
who were standing close by heard Fades
groan and almost instantly a sheet OF
flame burst from the hand that had been
placed upon the wire.
Through inadvertence Fades had
grasped n feed wire OF the Narragansett
Electric Lighting company. and a current
OF 20o0 volts was sent through his body.
AS life left II the body dropped so that
II rested upon the other wires. and In
that position Il was held aud terribly
roasted.
ne powerful current burned a hole
through the sole of one shoe and the rub
Der.
One OF the Rhode Island extension
ladder wagons was nearby. II was hur-
ried 10 the spot, the current was shut
off and by the use OF ropes the body was
brought 20 the ground.
Chief OF Police Bigbee OF Cranston and
Medical Examiner Longfellow were noti-
fed and after these authorities had
Viewed the body and obtained the names
OF witnesses. II was removed 10 Kilgore's 8
undertaking rooms 10 await the orders OF
relatives.
Fades hand was so terribly burned that
most OF the fingers were destroyed.
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Continued from page one.

AOuNiHucO lipIn Pabe OHcs
Similar petitions were introduced by
Mr.. Dennis OF Providence for the Uni
versalist club Of Rhode Island. and by
DR.. Williams OF Bristol for the Provi-
dence Medical association, and they were
similarly referred.
Mr.. Frost Of Tiverton. for the w c.
T. L.. OF T5verton. introduced a petition
for woman's suffrage. which was referred
20 the committee on special legisle don.
as wac petition introduced by Mr.. Hode
by request of the W. C. T. L., Of Charles
town.
Mr.. Roberts Of Providence introduced
q bill for an act in amendement OF chap
ter 279 OF the General Laws, entitled of
fences Against Private Property" which
was referred TO the committee on ju-
dietary.
Mr. Clarke of Newport presented a PEE
tition indorsing and praying for the pas
sage of bill for an act TO prohibit sales
OF merchandise in bulk in hands OF credi-
tors signed by a large number whole
sale firms NJ Providence
Mr. Murphy Of Central Falls introduced
q bill for an act I'm amendment OF Dis
tr7ct courts civil jurisdiction. IL pro-
OF courts 20 hear cases when the dockets
are overcro wded outside OF Providence.
HOSPITAL FOR CONTAGIOUS DIS
EASES.
Mr.. Dennis OF Providence introduced
a blll for an act 20 allow the city Of
Providence 20 borrow not exceeding sl7b,-
900 20 erect and equip a city hospital for
the care OF contagious diseases. 1t was
accompanied by resolution OF the city
council OF Providence. The matter was
referred 10 The committee on judiciary.
Mr. Gibson OF Providence introduced
also a bill for an act TO authorize the
city OF Providence 20 hire not exceeding
10000 for improving and repairing tho
FIRE stations.
Mr. Manney of Providence introduced
q bin for an act 70 enable the city OF
Providence 20 hire $3.50 600 10 widen
Crawford street and South Main street
II was referred 10 the committee on ju-
dietary.
GAS PLANT FOR TIvERTON.
Mr.. Frost OF Tiverton introduced a bil
for en- act 10 incorporate The TivertoT
Gas company with a capital stock not q
exceed $4,000 The incorpoTators ar,
Laurence L. Holden, Samuel HYDE. VIII
liam Hinde and George Horsman and
hhcE ftal W rbuNNs maintain anu ue'
q gas plant with suitable pipes meters
conduits. etc. IN the highways Of liver
ton. II was referred 10 the committee
on corporations.
The calendar was taken up and after
sundry amendments suggested by Mr.
Fitzgerald and Judge Rathbun. the bill
for an act In amendment OF and m ad-
dillon 20 the charters of the First Con-
eregstionsl church Of Newport. r. l."
passed at the June session. A. ID. 177i.
OF the Second Congregational church Of
newport r. l." passed at the June
session, a u. t7T+. and Of the United
Congregational church In Newport. r.
l." passed st the June session. A. u.
1889. and o. the several acts IN amend
nnent thereof passed.
The resolution 10 pay James Anthony,
shsrh Of Newport county sss.t5. OF which
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
SCHEDULE Of TRIPS AND
WAITS NOT YET POSTED

New York. Feb. "a new schedule Of
trips and waits for the subway employees.
which tho men expected to go into effect
today. according to an agreement made
three weeks ago. has not been adopted.
they declare. and at the close OF q con-
ference between the local union leaders.
a telegram requesting his Immediate pres
ence was sent 20 Warren Il. Stone OF
Cleveland, grand chief OF the brotherhood
OF Locomotive Engineers.
II Is expected that stone will be here
on "Wednesday and that the representa-
tves OF the men will call at once on Au-
gust Belmont head of the lntsrborough
Rapid Transit company
The local leaders declared after their
conference that they would have no fur
ther meetings with General Manager He'd
ley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
CAEERLESS NEWS FOR SOME;
FREE LUNCHES INTERDICTED

There may be no more free lunches
served In barrooms. The saloon keepers
finding that the providing OF these lunches
entailed for some Of them expense said
10 be out Of all proportion to the patron
age given In return. asked the board OF
police commissioners 10 issue an order
requesting that these gratuitous feeds
be dispensed with
The edict went forth this afternoon
and no longer will the nosesome red
herring, the back number picked tripe,
the stuffed remembrances OF old horse
and dogs, the much salted crackers. the
cheese with a robust voice and the sui
phuric acid soaked pickles tempt the pal
ates - the frequenters Of the two-.,r-
one joints
Possibly the I5-cent straight bars may
continue 10 offer dainty bits for tagged
appetitss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
SUES C0R0NET MILLS FOR
$4,000 FOR PERSONAL INJURIES

Patrick Kelly OF Burrillyille has
brought suit against the Coronet worsted
company Of the same town 10 recover
$4,000 for personal injuries. Mr.. Kelly
claims that on July l. 1904 he was In
the employ Of the defendant and had
instructions to do whatever he might
be told by John st. Peter That the
company disrsgardsd its duty OF om:-
ploying only capable. competent and sober
fellow servants for the plaintiff and hired
John at Peter. who IL Is alleged, was OF
grossly intemperate habits.
On the day named plaintiff was ordered
to- ascend an elevator with some goods.
John ST. Peter was running the elevator
and owing, Il is alleged. TO a drunken
spell. he jumped and leaped from the
floor OF the elevator TO the floor Of the
second story. crushing plaintiff between
the elevator and the second story floor.
Mr. Kelly had his foot badly injured
and was otherwise hurt John J. Nee
is attorney for tho plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
INJUNCTION MODIFIED;
PICKETING TO Be RESEMED

Chicago. Feb. 8.-An injunction issued
by Judge Kavsnash against picketins OF
tailoring establishments and factories by
striking garment workers has been so
modified that Il will bs resumed legally
around tho plants today.
Members OF the union declare they have
won q victory and the action marks
change In the attitude OF the courts In
labor struggles
Men, women and girls will picket all
factories where the wslkout prevails and
attempt by peaceful means 20 persuade
non-union workers 20 quit work and Join
them.
Business Agent Stearns representing
the Garment Workers. said that at least
half OF the 800 strikers will begin picket
duty today.
Judge Ksvanash decided the strikers
should not be prevented from peaceably
speaking 10 the non-union employees. 90
long as there was no semblancs of per.
secuton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
CONSIDERED
The STATES
FINANCES

Tho strsitened financial condition Of
the state treasury was the subject Of
consideration at a conference between
Governor Utter and the house OF repre-
sentatives caucus committee this after
noon at the state house.
II is a well known fact that nearly
TIE whole Of the available revenue Of
the state u tied up by the regular ap-
preparation bill and bills carrying about
S303 .o50 are now held up before the house
committee on finance for lack Of funds.
Various plans were discussed by the
house leaders ana the chief executive and
some suggestions were made that may
bear fruit In a week or so although
nothing definite was decided upon.
A bond issue has been discussed as n
means OF temporary relief but there is
back OF that the big problem OF providing
an Increased revenue that will accommo-
date the growing needs OF the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
HEARING ON
PROPOSED
CHARTER

There was hearing before the senate
corporation committee on the rtsing OF
the senate today on an act 20 incorporate
the Worcester and Providence Street
Railway company. Previous 10 the hear
ing there was blue print OF the proposed
line which was explained by the parties
interested TO the members OF the COM
mittee
Frank ". Tillinghast. speaking for the
petitioners. explained in detail what was
desired. He said that this or a similar
act had been previously introduced. but
that they had not been pushed because
the petitioners were not quite ready, and
because. too, IL was supposed that the
proposed road intsrfered with rights of
certain other railroad corporations
He declared that he was quite certain
that at present the petitioners were not
in any way interfering with the rights
and privileges OF other railroads He
called attention to one section OF the act
which provides that there shall be no
grade crossings without permission OF the
railroad commissioner. and he asked that
would give the railroad mmissioner
power 10 grant this making grade cross
lngs impossible
He spoke OF what the different sections
called for and said that one section pre-
Nides that the proposed corporation may
make certain contracts with the Union
Railroad company in such places where
the latter had exclusive franchises He
said there were no restrictive features I'm
tho act but II was simply desired to con-
struct a road between Worcester and
providence. He declared that as soon as
thls charter was granted the petitioners
were prepared to begin the construction
OF the road having efficient funds 10
carry on the work.
Fred c. Kinds of Boston, one Of the
promoters OF tho road explained that he
wah interested In the construction OF the
Boston and Worcester road and that this
was a successful corporation and IL was
proposed TO make this equally successful.
Ho said that the proposed line was entire
ly out OF competition with other railroad
corporations. He explained that the length
of the proposed road was IS miles and it
was believed that the distance would be
made In about two hours. He said the
fare for the distance would be about %
cents. He said that II was proposed 10
erect the power house In Rhode Island.
There was no opposition TO the act and
the hearing was adjourned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
R0GAN'S BODY IDENTIFIED;
MISSING SINCE FEB. II,

The body found IN the river. near
Fields point. yesterday morning has bean
identified as that of Matthew Rosan. "a
years, who had worked for the Queen
Dye CO.
Rogan boarded with Mrs McKenns ct
- Harold street.
After supper week ago Saturday ne
disappeared. He had no love affsir and
no enemies: but az be ocoss ionally par
took 81 liquor he Is supposed to have
lost bis bearings and 20 have wandered
10 and have fallen from q dock
lie came here three years ago from
Ireland. where he leaves q mother aud a
brother.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
ESQUIMALT NAVAL STATION
FORMALLY ABANDONED TO-DAY

Victoria. .. C.. Feb. s-EsQrimalt
naval station will be formally abandoned
today when Commodore Goodrich hsuls
down his flag.
The Bonaventure. the only remaining
cruiser. will leave for the China station
The sloop Shearwster will remain In
order 10 do patrol work In Behring strait I;
the survey steamer Egeris will remain 20
do another season In photographic work
In the North Pacific. the cost OF which
will be borne by the Canadian govern,
ment.
All naval departments OF the station
will be closed. the station being aban-
doned
Commodore Goodrich end his wife will
return TO Englsnd via the United States
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
KING EDWARD BIDS FAREWELL
TO The CRUISER SQUADRON

Portsmouth, England Feb 2s-King
Edward today bid farewell to the seocnd
cruiser squadron which under the com
u.and OF Rear Admiral Prince Louis Of
Battenberg, will sail tomorrow for the
Mediterranean and In the autumn pro-
cSsu to American waters.
The King slept or board the armored
cruiser Drake. Prince Louis flagship,
end this morning inspected the rear ad-
mirals half dozen war craft, described
by naval men as "ba attleships In dis
guise, all OF which are capable OF max
Inc 2S knots per hour
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
ICE CLOSES THE UPPER
HUDSON TO NAVIGATION

New York. Feb. 8.-For the hrst time IN
many years the Hudson river is so tight
ly ice bound that powerful tugs are una
bic 20 force their way Up to Rockland
Lake. where the great Ice houses which
supply this city. are located.
All other nesspres falling. the company
cwnins the storehouses has n large gang
OF men engaged in the task Of cutting a
channel through the Ice on Hastings
which now marks Tho head Of naSiga tton.
Ia Rooklsnd Lake, @ distance OF over 10
miles.
The channel - being made 100 feet wide.
through ice which ie over two feet thick
T,,ss steam up and down the channel
night and ay 20 keep II open Two hun
dred men ara at work and Il is expected
that the channel will be cut % Rockland
Lake az the end Of the wees
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
GRASPEO LIVE
WIRE AND MET
AWFUL DEATH

THOMAS PAINTER EMPLOY p.
oLN a PRoVI'
ELEcTRocuTE0 cRANsToN AT
fotso
STREET, NEAR WHEELER AVE-
THROUGH NETWORK OF WIRES oRAsPEo
NARRAoANsETT ELECTRIC LIGHT
THROUGH BODY, CAUSING IN
WHILE HANGING IN THE WIRES
DESTROYED.
a YOUNG CHILD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
PROVIDENCE BILLS
PRESENTED IN HOUSE

the committee on accounts and claims
recommends passage and printing Is sus-
pended. passed
Mr.. Fitzgerald raised the point that the
Appropriation for the maintenance and
care OF the Kent county courthouse had
been passed already when the house
resolution No. l3l. to pay bill OF George
;. Bennett Cor services as janitor Kent
County Court House $500. came up. The
committee on accounts and claims recon-
mehaed passage. and printing was sus-
pended OF this matter
Judge Rathbun and Mr.. Allen OF West
and East Greenwich respectively. Ia
Vored the resolution, as did also Mr.. Bliss
OF the finance committee.
After Mr.. Fitzgerald had referred In
rather scathing terms 70 the bad business
system which allowed a man 10 be en-
ployed with no provision for his pay
ment; the resolution was adopted.
House bills iS and 1885, which were
resolution TO pay oil OF Providence Jour
nal company (ss.s2). and a resolution
amending rule "A OF the Rules of the house
OF representatives, both OF which n,ero
recommended. were passed but because
OF clerical error IN the resolution. that
to pass bill OF News Publishing oompanv
(Sl6S S). was referred to the committee
again.
Was referred 20 the committee again.
MT Rich OF East Providence introduced
bill to Offset the resolution for SO 600
Tor state census. II was provided that the
state census OF population, manufactures
agriculture fisheries. etc. should be taken
IN 1900 and every tenth year thereafter.
me census OF the population shall bs
taken as IL exists the frst day OF June
each year and the other information to
be obtained by each census shall be taks,
down each census year at such time A.
The census board may deem most ex-
pedient'
inc bill amends section OF chapter q
OF the General Laws. entitled "Of the
State Census"
on mot 5n o. Mr.. Newell, OF Central
Fails, the house adjourned al 1911.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
FELL FROM STEP OF CAR;
SUES FOR S2500 DAMAGES

The New York. New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad company is defendant IN .
suit brought by Mary oNeill TO recover
s,bC for personal injuries. On Fob. 18th,
1904, th. plaintiff was aushtinE from .
train at woodlawp.
Owing to the icy condition OF the car
step she slipped and was thrown 70 the
ground.
She struck on her head and seriously
injured that member as we'll az her spine
James J. McGovcrp Is her attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
FOR
SHOCKING
MURDER

Philadelphia. Pa. Feb. 2s,--charles Var.
nall was hanged here today for the mur-
der Of Bella Boyce. on May Z. 1903. Ysr-
nall and the woman. who was but %
years OF age. quarrelled over money mat
ters
fansl removed the burner from a
lamp, poured the oil over the girl and
set FIRE 10 her clothing. She died In a
hospital a few hours later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
noMssEEkEas' EXCURSIONS.

will on the first and third Tuesdays of
Zach month. January 20 April inclusive,
sell tickets at only one fare plus s.. 90 to
points In Arizona, Colorado. Kansas.
Mexico. Missouri, Nebraska. Nevada,
Texas, Utah and Wyoming. For further
information apply to any Great Western
agent or ]. p. Elmer. @. p. A. Chicago.
IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
SO YEAR FRANCHISE
IS DECLARED VALI0

Columbus. O. Feb S-Th4 tuprem.
court today handed down a decision hold
ing valid the Rogers so-yesr street car
franchise isv in Cincinnati and the eurs-
tive act of the legislature. The decision
r. a victory for Senator Foraker who,
with John W Warrington and Mr. Kilt
rsdge, argued the case four weeks Axo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow She sun rises at sn a. m.
ana sets At S;@ 2. m. High tides at t:N a.
m. ard Ans p. IN.
The following vessels arrived In port the
past "a hours;
Steamer Norman. Page, Phiiadsiphis.
Steamer Powhatan. Ryan, Norfolk
Steamer City OF Newport. Rich, New
port.
Steamer warwick. n,ckstson. Fsll
River.
Tug Q. r. sanford. New York.
Tug W. A. Lucxenbeck. Norfolk.
Tug rhos J. eculiy. Norfolk.
BerHe Terrible with coal
Barre whiriwind with coal
Barge Clintonis, Norfolk. With nno tons
OF coal for the railroad
Rarge Buenavetura. Norfolk With 27co
tone Of coal for the railroad
Schooner Rachael W. stevsns, Newport
NsvA, 800 tons OF coal for the railrcad.
Schooner ChAs. X Davenport. Newport
Nsws, l750 tons OF coal for the railroad
sehconer q. u. Blackburn. Norfolk, ZOO
tons OF coar for the railroad.
Schooner Chas. sprssue. Chsrlestovn.
with dumber
SAILED:
tug Thcs. j. scuiiy. with barge Mocsio,
Albetrcs. wm. L. creegan and susque-
hsnnG
Tug Navigator with bsrses White band
ani Enos souie
standard oil tug No. with earses Nos
and u.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
N0RKMEN JUMP FROM
ROOF TO ESCAPE FLAMES

New York, Feb. 2s.-Many workmen
had narrow escapes from injury or death
and damage TO the extent OF $50. 900 was
caused today BY q Gre IN the plant Of the
lronelad Manufacturing company In
Brooklyn.
The principal owner OF the property /.
AiiS. Robert Seaman. formerly known A.,
newspaper writer under the name Mel.
lie BLY,. Only the fact that the build
ings wero 80 low as TO permit WORK.
men 10 Jump from the second story with
out injury prevented loss OF llfe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
SLIGHT FIRE.

The alarm from box ibe at ilo O'Clock
this afternoon ives for q FIRE IN a switch
shed near the Smith street bridge. caused
by locomotive sparks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
SUES ON BOOK ACCOUNT.

G. ". Angel and company have brought
suit against Elisha Dyer 10 recover $3.50
Suit is based on book account and IL for
labor materials and interest amounting
to $500
Frank Healey k attorney for the plain
III
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
Geo. H. Burnhaln

Gives His Personal Attention to
AUCTION SALES OF REAL ESTATE
AND STuCKS
OFFICE, 4 EQUITABLE BUILDING.
More than twenty years experience IN ths
business In this city. Attends also 70
appraisal OF
REAL ESTATE.
OFFICE, 4 EQUITABLE BUILDING.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
Tho New York Stock Market,

Reported for The News over the pri-
vats wire Of EDWARD p. SHELDON s.
60 Bankers and Brokers. AZ Westminster
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28
Tho Cotton Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate virs OF EDWARD P.sHELpON &
co, Bankers aud Brokers. % wsstnain-
star street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-28

TO cuRe a COLO IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tahlet,
All cruggists refund the money II Il fail.
10 cure. f. w. Groves signature is on
Hch nox CSC