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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
A BRIEF SESSION
OF THE ASSEMBLY,
Continued from page One.

Continued from page one.
The senate was called 10 order at II 30
Ills Excellency Gov Utter in the chair
and n quorum present. The records OF
Thursday were read and approved.
Senator Stiness from the committee on
judiciary reported back an act providing
for notice OF pendancy OF an act 10 incor-
roqate the Kent County Gas Co, with
recommendation OF passage; passed on the
calendar.
Senator Anthony from the committee
on judiciary reported back an act In I'D
dli,on to chapter "a Of the general laws
relating 20 civil officers elected
by the senate and appointed by
the governor with recommendation OF
passage; placed on the calendar
Senator Robinson from the committee on
Judiciary reported back an act providing
for notice OF pendency OF an act TO amend
the charter OF the Westerly ard Hopkin-
ton Railway Co. with recommendation If
rs ssage. On motion of Senator Robinson
the act was referred TO the committee on
engrossed acts undor a suspension OF the
rules.
S4nator Potter from the committee on
engrossed acts reported back that this act
had been engro ssed and II was then
Lased as engrossed.
judiciary reported back a resolution on
the petition Of Pu John Osker Gustafson
for change OF name TO Pu John Osker
Ieor ardi also n resolution on the petition
Of Otto Leonard Custafson TO otter
Leonard. The resolutions were placed on
the calendar
REGULATE TEARING UP OF ROADS.
Senator Edwards OF Exeter introduced
an act In amendment of chapter 982 OF the
public laws relating 10 the construction,
maintenance and Improvement of state
roads. The act provides that when in
dividuals or corporations desire 10 dig up
a state road application must first be
made TO the state board OF state roads,
and having received this permission the
road must be put back In condition salts
factory to the board; referred to the COM
n1ittee on judiciary.
Petitions for the passing OF the re-
formatory acts were presented as follows:
BY Senator Goddard OF ST. Pauls church
OF Portsmouth; Senator Bradford of E.
d Mowry and others; Senator Luther OF
Maplevdlle NJ. r. church; Senator Dyer
of Jeffrey Hazard and others, Parish
Work association OF st. Stephens church.
Providence, r. r. Knight and others;
Senator Robinson OF Peacedale Congrega-
tional church. They were all referred
to the committee on judiciary.
From the house came notice OF concur
rent action in certain acts
TO FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Also a resolution appropriating 1880 for
the use OF the state board OF health in
making investigation into the causes Of
tuberculosis In man; referred to the COM
mittee on finance.
Also an act making an appropriation
of $1,000 to be used by the state board OF
health for making invcstiga ton into the
causes OF diphtheria; referred to the COM
mittee on finance.
Also an act on the petition OF Charles
p Morris and others for the incorporation
Of tho Elizabeth Hfgginson Home for
INDECENT and Infrm Females: referred to
the committee on education.
On motion OF Senator Stiness the senate
al II 40 adjourned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31

vote OF the town council of the town
OF Bristol, passed March 10Th. A. ID, 1905.
OF which the committee on judiciary
recommended passage. was passed after
explanation by DR.. Williams and Judge
Harris.
X reIates To the trolley freight road
of the National India Rubber company
at Bristol.
House bill 25s, for an act in amendment
OF the charter OF Societe ST. Jean Bap-
tiste de Centreville, Rhode Island, was
passed. the committee on corporations
recommending passage.
The house also passed house bill 2s5
for an act in amendment OF an act, en-
titled IAN act TO incorporate the Swedish
workingmens association OF the city Of
Providence" passed at the January ses-
sion, A. D. 1886
Senate bill 276. for an act to incorporate
Strakweather & Shepley, Qncorporated),
passed I'm concurrence.
House bill b3. for an act 10 incorporate
William II. Herrick company. OF which
the committee on corporations recon-
mended passage. was also passed
AT ll:57 Mr. Pierce OF Providence moved
an adjournment and the house adjourned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
MARRIAGE
WAS NOT
ANNULLED

Springfield, Mass, March 31.-Judse
Maynard. OF the Hampden County SUI
perior court has disposed OF a peculiar
case in which two petitions were entered
for the setting aside OF the marriage
OF Ulrie d. Benner and Aida Z. Ben
ner.
The petitions which were filed by both
persons were dismissed by the court. In
marriage Benner set forth that his wife
had a husband living when he married
her. II was claimed that the woman.
then Miss Aida Clark. was united I'm Chi
copee I'm 1859 to George NJ. Searle, now
of Lowell Mrs. Benner believed tho
Chicopee wedding to be a mock marriage.
II was performed at a party, according
to evidence produced and the form was
gone through with as a forefeit IN a
game that was played II appeared later
that the man who married Searle was n
clergyman In good stndng.
The whereabouts OF Searle were un-
known for a long time but several years
after the second marriage. Benner learn
ed that Searle was alive and a resi-
dent OF Lowell. Serle appeared at the
hearing here but as he had not seen
Mrs. Benner for many years he did not
recognize her when he saw her In the
court room. In his testimony he de-
clared ne had been married to the womna
who married Benner -
Benner and Mrs. Benner agreed TO al
low both petitions to be dismissed and
the court allowed this action.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
The HOUSE.

The house of representa- tives was called
10 order at 11:15 by Speaker J. p. Bur
lingame and when a quorum was found
present the record of yesterday proceed
ing was read and approved.
Mr.. Lapham OF Richmond. for the COM
mlttee on public institutions. reported
back part three of the 18th annual report
OF the board of managers Of the Rhode
Island College OF Agriculture. II was
received and ordered placed on file
Mr.. Pearce OF Providence for the COM
mittee on public institutions. reported back
the 11th annual report OF the factory in
spector II was placed on file
Mr.. Clark of Newport introduced a bill
restoring the suffrage OF William III. Shea.
which was referred TO the committee on
judiciary.
Mr.. Ianphear presented the petition OF
Mary Il. Lawrence 10 change her name TO
Nary f. Budlong both her husbands be-
iTg dead II was passed by unanimous
consent
Mr. Holden OF Providence presented the
petition OF Mrs. Y. A. Ballou and others
that men and women have the right to
vote equally for president and vice presi-
Gent IT was referred to the committee on
special legislation.
Mr.. Bennett or Woonsocket introduced
a bin for an act In amendment OF the act
n cooperating the Manufacturers. Foun-
cry Machine and Power company. IL was
ref. rred 10 the committee on corporations
Mr. Martin OF Eost Providence intro
IN ced a hill fur on act requiring the state
teciSt N tion Of Trained Nurses
II was referred 10 the committee on ju-
dietary.
Mr.. Allen OF East Greenwich introduced
A bill for an act TO validate the acts Of
Elisha r. Potter az notary public. II was
referred to the committee on judiciary
The same member also introduced o res
ohrion authorizing the sheriff OF Kent
county TO hire a janitor for the Kent
county court house.
IL was sent 20 the committee on finance.
Mr.. Rich OF East Providence presented
the rctition Of Cyrus E. Aldrich ~ nj. for
EXTENSION " Presidential suffrage 10
w, men. II went q the committee on spe-
,idl legislation.
AGAINST COMMISSION BILLS
Mr. Ueimer OF Tawtucket presented
protest OF Mrs. Lyons Delany and others
esninst the Pawtucket commission bills.
The communication follows ~ read:
The following resolutions were drafted
March 10Th, and accepted after amend
ment on March 2th hy the Pawtucket
Woman Suffrage league.
Whereas The board of aldermen and
the common council ~ our city have d.
rected our city solicitor to appear before
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
EAST PROVIDENCE
Farmers Report That the Op0n-
Ing Of Planting Season is Early
Scores Made al The Whist
Party Of the MaSSaSOIt Club.

The farmers from Rehoboth. Dighton
and other nearby agricultural districts
report that the season Is a number of
weeks ahead OF any for many seasons
and state that they have already set out
onions and many have planted peas. They
feel quite confident that there will be no
more snow or frost this season.
MASSASOIT CLUB.
The scores at the Massasoit whist party
last evening were as follows: Edward
Patton, 80, gold embroidered slippers;
The standing. of the players is as fol
lows: Henry r.. Harris. fo.7; George NJ
Hull, 45l7, Lafe NJ. Rodnch. 5l7; Will
liam ii. Nichols. 44.2; w. c. Bliss, AL
MET FOR PRACTICE.
Fraternity encampment of Odd Fellows
met last evening and spent an hour or
more In rehearsing the work OF the
patriarchial degree which the team will
exemplify before Blackstone encamp-
GONE TO THE REFORM SCHOOL.
Arthur Gibbs, colored, II years old, ana
who has made three trips to the Seventh
Cranston this morning where he will stay
until he Is n. Arthur stole hve-cent
box OF cookies.
MINOR MENTION.
The shower Of last evening has laid the
dust and the many handsome lawns espe-
oiaIIy the one on the town lot, Is looking
bright and green this morning.
The East Providence high school schol-
ars are arranging for an athletic exhibi-
tion IN the town hall. Friday evening,
April 7.
Mr.. William Fl. Read has engaged the
services Of Lawrence keenan, as an engi-
near for his naphtha launch Bird"
Watchemoket Tribe OF Red Men viii
h1 ia a dance In Odd Fellows hall this
eN eDing
Mr.. John z. Tobin. who Is studying Law
at the Boston Law school. is spending a
10 days vacation with his parents on
Werren avenue,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31


six cottages on the biuff we're broken
into last 1ight. but so far as can be
learned nothing was taken. The cot
tages are owned by Messrs. Coyle and
Grant II Is quite evident that the thieves
were frightened away. for in one OF the
cottages a large bundle OF bed clothing
was found i'm readiness to he removed.
The doors are fastened with cheap locks.
The New York boat saluted a number
OF the residents along the line last even
ing, and this is looked upon as one OF the
most pronounced signs OF spring.
An automobile came 10 grief In front
OF Or. Seymours office last evening A
machinist was called. who put the ma
chine in working order.
At the session OF the Favorite whist
club. held Wednesday afternoon at the
residence OF Mrs Eldridge. the follow
Ing were the winners: Mrs. Howarth.
a.; Mrs. Woodward. IL Mrs. Monroe, S5.
Mrs Adams. 81. and Mrs. Cook, 60 The
club will meet with Mrs. Wrightington
next Wednesday afternoon.
The East Providence Water company
Is laying a four-inch main on Smith.
which will be furnished with water in a
district that has long waited for the
same.
The Riverside Improvement society met
In the engine house last evening. when
there was more talk on the subject OF
widening Bullock Point avenue.
Frank Monroe and Asa Knowlton old
time residents OF this place. who have
been on the sick list have so far re-
covered as 10 be out a portion OF these
fine days.
Mr.. J J. Wood and family have the
honor OF being the first OF the summer
residents 10 take charge Of their cottages
for the season
owing 10 the fact that the Nara
gansett Bowling team ala not put In
their appearance hast evening there was
no game with the Pin Getters
Charles Dawley. road master for this
place. launched his gasoline boat yester-
dav afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
DEFENDANTS DEMURRER
SUSTAINED BY COURT

The demurrer II tho defendant In tho
case OF Bridget Kenny vs.. the Outlet
company has been sustained by The ap-
pellate division of the supreme court.
Plaintiff claims che was badly Injured
by tripping over a loop IN tho carpet
In dcfendancs store.
The court thinks The declaration may
be fairly construed 20 mean that the
carpet was on The noor FOR tho purpose
of showing u 20 customers This -
the common practice ~ carpet dealers
and he who goes into n carpet store is
IN the courts opinion bound tosavoid
rolls or loops Of co-pots extended on
the floor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
H00KER'S
DEFENCE
IS BEGUN

Albany. ~. Y. March 3i.--Rental values
OF Dunkirk property. with relation TO the
rent paid by the government for the
Hooker-Steerns property. where the
rental was first placed az 1880, raised TO
$500 and finally placed az 5000 until tho
lease was cancelled by the government
and the 1880 rate restored, was the sub
feet OF further testimony by witnesses
called by John II. Stanchfeld Of counsel
for Justice Warren r. Hooker before the
assembly judiciary committee In the con-
tinuatlon OF the Hooker Investigation to-
dav.
John T. Maddigan. a resident OF Dun
kirk. said that In his opinion the first
floor OF the building should realize per
cent on the total investment and that the
Hooker -Siearns building. because of its
special Equipment. was worth $4,000 Six
per cent OF this would be 1880.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
A VALLEY GROCERY BANKRUPT

A voluntary petition and bankruptcy
,vns fled I'm the United States court, yes,
terday. by the Pawtuxct Valley Casi
Grocery and IN the absence Of the fudge
vas referred to Chester L. Barows, ref.
cree
The assets az stated are s1i,ssi Is and
the liabilities as stated are SIG, ,722l5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
RIVERSIDE.

Items OF news can be left at Goffs res
taurant on Bullocks Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-31
0LNEYVILLE.
Heart Was Nearly Broken Be-
cause Hubby Spanked the Baby
Found Albert in Bsd..BrOke
Door With an Axe.

Olneyville branch OF the PROVIDENCE
News at Hefernan's New store 30
Hartford avenue. Telephone 40-West.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06
Redwood
2x1S REDWOOD at
BurtOn=-L
JESSE ia MES.

The W. |. Swain Jesse James
show that is to appear Friday,
Oct. ID, presenting wild western
life in reality comes well recon-
mended by the press 1t is re
ported that they are giving a
good show. There will be in
addition to the regular show a
thirty minute free show IN front
of the tent from Z o'clock to
7:30, consisting of roplng, rid
ing, music Oy the original cow
boy band, etc. The manage
ment announces that any wild
unbroken horse or mule will be
rode free Of charge, so bring
your wild uuridea BILE horses and
see the fun.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06
Post Office Notice.

All box rent must be paid by
the 10th Of each month follow
ing the beginning of each quar-
ter. The mail of those not com
plying with this rule will be
put in the general delivery.
26 If Bales f.. Cobb, Z. NJ.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06
Land! l.ands.!.

For sale
I--6I4 acres good land, i miles
west Of depot, on pubIcroad, school
house at n. W. corner. House,
well, windmill, extra fine shallow
water, barn, granary, out houses,
lots. = acres in farm. WIN be
sold in October for Z its real value.
$50 acres, IL n. ". of de-
pot; permanent, living water, PaIo-
duro River. A bargain.
$40 acres , I2 miles n. w. of
depot; extra fine land, sold in SO
acres or more to suit purchaser,
1910 acres 10 miles south of
Canyon; near church, school house,
and public road Fine land, sold
in any quantity desired.
$40 acres, every foot fine
land. Good house, barn, cribs,
stables, granaries, lots, well, wind
mill, fine watering outfit; farms
and pastures; on public road; only
, miles north Of Umbarger on rail
road.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06

G. l.. Fields, of Sanger, Tex
as, is here visiting an old friend,
Rev. j. II. Burnett. He is a
dentist and prospecting for a
location.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06

J. H. Whitworth returned from
Lampasas Wednesday and joined
his family on the ranch. They are
on the eve Of selling out and will
no doubt leave where they are,
perhaps moving TO Canyon City.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06

Martin v Gamer, Of MINER, H.,
who came in on the Wednesday
excursion, purchased the J L. Per-
due section north Of Umbarger at
$I2. 90 per acre.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06

The Baptist Ladies will have their
next Tea at MIS-. A. H. Thompson's
next Wednesday afternoon between
the hours OF 4.30 and 8. Everybody
inyited-charges ten cents.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06

For Sale-This Office bas two
heating stoves. Bigenough for
cow chips. First choice 81,
second. 81.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06

Two Of the Tallmadge Co. auto
mobiles were put up yesterday, and
more are said to be coming.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06

Mrs. Jones, who resides in the
Brooks house and is afflicted with
cancer, is not expected to live
through the week.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06

Don't fail to see that five and
ten cent "Racket Counter" at
Wilson's.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06

The road TO success start
right-at the Amarillo Business
College.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06

Joe Service is talking Of opening
up butcher shop in his house OPP
poSite the post office about Nov. l.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06

Earl Cobb was here with the
folks Wednesday and Thursday.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06

Thomas Bros. make special
price on coal for a few days-See
ad on fourth page
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06

1t is reported, upon what seems
good authority, that Tallmadge
and associates will, within a few
days, put on an automobile service
for conveying prospective pur.
chaserS to their "doWn the coun-
try" land options.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1905-10-06

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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
Marriages
HYATT-cRIsWELL

Mr.. Jesse Hyatt, of Cumberland
Nd, and Miss Emma ]. CrisweI, a
daughter of Mr.. William II. Criswell.
formerly OF this city were married, in
Morgan county, on last Wednesday
evening at o'clock. The ceremony
took place at the Baptist church, at
Enon, in said county, aud the eere-
mony was performed by the Rev. Mr..
Alderton, in the presence OF large
number ofrelatives aad friends.
The ushers were Messrs Harvey
DOMAIN and William criswell, aud
the best man was Mr.. Albert Hyatt.
cousin OF the groom. Miss Laura
Cnswell, of Jefferson County. was
maid-of-honor After the ceremony
"a wedding supper was ssrv.
ed at the home OF the groom's par en- Is
IN Morgan county. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hyatt will reside in Cumberland.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
COUNTY COM r

The County Court has been in
Special session since last Monday.
Considerable business of Importance
has been transacted.
] Crown Williamson qualified as
constable for Falling Waters district.
On motion Of Sheriff L. d. Gaid-
udr the appointment Of d. II. Stuck
ev as deputy sheriff was confirmed
and Mr.. Stuekey was qualified.
CT. Stuckey was appointed by the
court to vote the county stock and
was Instructed to vote for O. Il. Ie-
fevre. P. r. Harrison, Jas. II. Folk
aud James w, Mcdonald for directors !.
Altoona Barrett, bound by the court
to w. I. HolIida. was released with
the consent OF the said Hollida.
A number of persons were relieved
OF erroneous assessment.
w. S. Miller, road superintendent
was ordered to look after the road
and bridges on same between the
Hampshire grade and the aims
house.
A Oden was ordered 20 be notified
Of bad condition of bridge ON The
Rauch read.
Daniel Stuckey was ordered to be
notified OF the bad condition. Of bridge
on road leading TO the orchards OF
Felker ct Il in Back Csc, k valley.
The court ordered the purchase OF a
new typewriter tor the clerks office
at SIS and the old machine.
The German Brewing Co., Of Cum
herianG took GU license to sell at
Whole ale in Mait;nsbuig.
The Reyman Dreeing Co. took out
lie, nse TO sell beer at wholesale IN
Martipsburg.
The kllbourn Knitting Machine
company was n lieved of SIS assess
ment fot the year 1908.
G w Vanmetre was ordered to
make an additional blueprint OF
land included in negotiations tor the
c. v. K. K. and WilIiamsport pike
bridge at the Warm Spring. The rail-
road proposing to build the bridge il
the county will make the approach s.
Mr.. ID o. Bart es was reelected as
steward of the aims house. The
court reorganized by the re-elect on
of Mr.. Alex Parks as President.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
NEWSY NOTES.

The music department of Shepherd
College has secured the service oil
Miss Myril Williams. of RoreviIle.
Ohio, as instructor on piano and in
voice culture. Miss Williams is
from the Cincinatti College of Music
one of the greatest institution of its
kind in America, where she was a
favorite pupil of Signor Limo Mat
tiola. the great Italian vocal culturist,
the successful instructor OF many OF
the leading operate stars in this
country.
1t is evident that work on the w.
NJ. extension in the Cum berland sec.
ton will be pushed in the next few
months, as the contractors are daily
forwarding large numbers of LAHORE rs
along the line OF construction. Sever
al hundred I'alians have arrived
within the last few days and all have
headed towards the Wabash.
Romney w. ya.Jan 6. The Hamp-
shire county grand jury today return
an indictment against Prof James T.
Rucker, PRINCIPAL of the West Vir-
GINA school for the Deaf and Blind.
for gambling here in a hotel on SIM
day. Prof Rucker is brother Of c on
gresham Rucker, of Missouri, and
ex-Attorney General Kicker. of this
state. .Ae is also prominent in West
Virginia politics.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
MoRGAN,s GROVE rAIR

The annual stockholder' meeting
to the Mcrgan's Grove Fair assocla-
tiop was held in Shepherdstown on
last Saturday. The financial condition
OF the company was found to be very
satisfactory there being but the small
debt OF $500 yet due on the grou nd.
The board of directors elected to
serve for the ensuing year are the toll
lowing:
From Jefferson county-C. D. wy
song, i. H. Rinehart, L. +. Turner.
William Wilt, Thomas Jones. J. P.
Kearloot.
From Berkeley county-Mayberry
Mckee, J. w. Dodd, Josesh Vanme.
tire.
From Washington County Md. -
John P. Smith, San uel II. Miller,
Peter d. N. Grice.
Immediately after the election the
new board met and organized by elect
ing c. d. Wysopg, president; f. H.
Rnehart. president; E. T. Lick
iider, secretary; J. p. Kearfoot, treas
urer.