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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
EXCHANGE PL.
NOT ALL
RECEIVED

Most citizens. II they ever thought about
#. classified Exchange place as a public
highway, but according TO the commits
sioner OF public works they are but partly
right. for the concreted portions only are
accepted highways The central portion.
which Is covered with granite block pay
ing, is not received for highway purposes
us yet
II was thisy fact which cropped up In
relation 90 the case OF the lights around
tho Burnside monument. which now Is
located I'm the midst OF "A pile or building
material on the unreceived portion. The
work OF putting lanterns on this material
was put up 90 Commissioner Shade. who
had his men DO Il each night for n time.
but as there was apparently no end 20 IL
he made arrangements with the postoffice
contractor. who wished 60 put construc-
tion material there. TO light the obstruc-
tlons.
Now the contractor has removed his ma
tcrial inside the fence and the work OF
lighting fell upon the public works de-
partment again. As tho work IL stopped
the stcamrollcrs and road machinery
housed and being repaired. wagon has
20 be sent up 90 Exchange place espe-
cially each night with the dozen or more
lanterns and call again for them the next
morning
IL was this fact which Commissioner
Slade called 10 the attention OF the acting
mayor. and which the latter urged as a
reason for settling up the controversy over
the relocation OF tho Burnside monument
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The provision exchange at Liverpool
will be closed Dec. %, 25 and 90
The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed today; Maine-Leod.
George Francis, Massachusetts-Dodge
Vile. William f. Sykes.
The Toxic Mochi says Japan has been
considerably aided In securing the with
drawal OF foreign legations from Corca
by active assistance of the United states.
William J. Bryan Is visiting In Corea.
A committee representing the interests
~ tho sugar planters Of the Philippine
Islands arrived ~ San Francisco ycstcr-
day from the orient on their way 90
Washington to appear before the con-
grcsslonal committee on Philippine affairs.
Tho committee advocates reciprocity and
will ask congress 10 revoke tho tariff On
sugar and tobacco.
chew Chni Ia. vice president OF tho
Chinese board Of foreign affairs Is 90 be
appointed minister 10 the United states
for china. 90 succeed Sir Cheng Tuug
Lang Cheng according to dSpatch
from Pskiug by the steamer Empress of
India Fekirp dispatch says china
-1GAaINld nu a IcfQrm Qf her forclgn
legations and consulates.
United States Minister Rockhill is en-
gaged in urging the opening Of Manchuria
bg China but The Chinese foreign board
raya 10 has not decided upon the program
f1r tho province Chinese officials are
reported 90 be- troubled over the Japanese
attitude regarding Msnchuria. Japan hav-
lax shown a desire 60 monOp0lizo the com.
mcrclal and other rights there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
BICKNALL
CASE AGAIN
In COURT

The Supreme court today heard argu'
ments in defendants petition for new
trial In the case OF Mary T. Bicknall
against Frank j. Bicknall. Plsntiff had a
claim against one Edward J. Bicknall. the
defendants father. FOR deceit and began
suit by writ OF summons against Ed
ward j. Bicknal Now plaintiff claims
that before the return day OF the writ de-
fendant assumed upon himself the obliga-
tion 10 pay the plaintiff 5000 She dis
continued the suit against defendants
father
Mr. Bcknall, Sr.. was sick at the time.
II is claimed. Mr. Bcknall, Jr., assumed
the debt Mary T.. Bicknall claims she
loaned Edward j. Bicknall the sum Of
5000 on his agreeing 10 giver "a first mort
gage on certain real estate. She re-
celved "A second mortgage
A jury in the common pleas division OF
the Supreme court gave plaintiff YER
dwict for sf25S 80 As grounds for new
trial 81 was urged today this verdict was
contrary TO the law and evidence error
on the part OF the presiding justice In re-
fusing TO charge as requested by the de-
fcndant and because the defendant did
not have "A fair full and impartial trial.
Counsel Tor defendant Nldde MS cnlHl
point that as there was no promise I'm
writing on the defendants port 10 assume
the obligation OF his father. defendant
cannot be held 10 pay the amount award
ed by the jury.
Counsel for tho plaintiff argued that
the promise did not fall within the stat
ute OF fraud because this transaction was
a novation the claim against Edward J.
Bicknall was completely wiped out and
an entirely new contract entered into
the consideration being the extinguish-
ment OF the old obligations. There are
three requisites TO noyation counsel said
parties Capable OF contracting the debt
OF which novation is sought must be valid
and the original debt must be extinguish
ed.
No Rhode Island case IT was stated is
I'm point. Counsel for the defendant
argued that the defendant 30 far as ap'
pcared I'm the record owed his father
nothing and that innumerable cases
showed that such a promise as In this
case might have a good consideration
the promise could not be valid unless IN
writing.
James A. Williams IL counsel for plain
tiff and Job $. Carpenter counsel for the
defendant.
Chief Justice Douglas raised the point
as TO whether a mortgage could be re-
leased by an oral agreement The mort
gage deed was not delivered up by plain
tiff. Counsel were given leave 10 file sup
Elemental briefs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
THE NORTH
MAGNETIC
POLE FOUND

Seattle. Wash, Dec. 6--Major Glass
ford. in charge OF the government cable
office received a message yesterday ad-
dressed 10 Nansen, the Norwegian eX-
plorer at Christiania. from Capt. Ronald
Amundsen. OF the ship Gjoa. at Fort Eg-
bert. Eagle city Alaska, telling Of a trip
by a dog team from Herschel Island TO
Eagle city
The message purports 20 bo from a
member OF an exploring party sent out by
Nansen and states that the party IS safe
with the ship Gjoa wintering at King
Point The trip from Herschel 70 Eagle
City, was made up the Mckenzie river 20
the Peel river. and over the divide TO
Fort Egbert. through an entirely unin-
habited country and a section that Is
practically uneXplored.
Captain Amundsen who set out I'm a
small craft with "a crew OF but eight men
found the north magnetic pole whose
discovery is originally accredited 20 Ross
in 1881. although scientists doubt that
Ross really located this elusive guide 20
the compasses OF the world.
The north magnetic pole has been gen
orally assumed by geographers as being
on Bothnia, the most northorly peninsu-
Ia OF the American continent and close
20 King Williams Island
IL is supposed TO be a shifting sphere OF
influence. though It's variations are not
great.
Having gone from Greenland 20 a point
IN the vicinity of Horsche Island. It
would seem as though Amundsen has az
last found tho northwest passage for
which Arctic explorers have been search
Ing for years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
DEPOSITION
or WIDOW
TO Be TAKEN

The taking OF testimony In behalf or the
proponents OF the will OF the late Cen
William r. Walker was continued today
in presiding Justice sweetland's court
Miss Bessie c. Walker. a granddaughter
OF Gen. Walker Is contestng the VIII
Among the witnesses examined were Dan
iel c. Bullock who married Gen. Walkers
sister and was "A neighbor Of the testatoT
for many years I. b. Mason, James A.
Nealy, Peter Grant and Attorney Philip
G. Sheldon.
All testified that Gen Walker retained
his faculties though I'm weak physical
condition. Permission was obtained from
the court TO take the deposition OF Mrs.
walker. widow OF Gen Walker on be-
half OF the proponents OF the Will
Mr.. Bullock was cross examined at con-
siderable length on a letter sent by him
10 the appellant after her grandfather
death. Mr.. Bullock declared that the lat
ter suggested meeting OF Bessie,
her mother and w Howard Walker 10
dispose OF some gifts Witness thought he
-eaHld sape- tha- parties going 10 court. The
letter he told Mr. Hogan, counsel for the
appellant was written I'm spirit friendly
10 Bessie, her mother and Howard. lie
denied he was the agent OF w. Howard
Walker in writing the letter
At the time the letter was written wilt
the will but did know about what each
legatee would get. Witness was asked II
he knew what influence Howard Walker
had over his father and replied In the
negative.
Mr. Hogan asked the witness II he
knew what became OF Margaret Hall af-
ter the death OF Gen. Walker and the re-
ply was she came 20 Providence. Next
Mr. Hogan said do you know OF How
ards ordering her out OF the homer"
Witness said he did not but then de-
scrbed an interview he held with Miss
Hall at Howard's request. Witness was
called into the Walker home and How
ard said Margaret has been doing every
thing she can against me- She has not
spoken 70 me at meals and for over 10
years she has partaken OF the hospitality
OF my house. wish that hospitality 10
cease and ! want her TO go today before
dark so folks won't say ordered her out.
This conversation was held witness
thought the afternoon after he had been
appointed appraiser OF Gen. Walkers es-
tate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
MAJOR DOE TO Be TRIED
BY A HIGH C0URTMARTIAl

Tomorrow night by court martial com
posed OF high officers OF the state troops
will be tried Major John Doe for a mum
ber Of military crimes and mistakes while
in command OF his company. II is whis-
pered IN military circles that the company
In question was the First Horse ma
rines." recruited from Great Salt pond
and South Harbor. Block Island, and
that many startling. not 10 say shocking,
episodes will be developed in the investi-
cation which Will be most thorough.
Maj. Does face IL not recalled by many
Of the younger military men but IL IL
said he very much resembled Capt Maur-
ice Cook, chief signal officer.
The court martial will be held In the
Machine Gun battery armory at the order
OF His Excelency Gov. q. III. Utter and
Maj. Abbott late United States army.
VIII see that the court martial Is accord
ing TO the most approved army standards
and that Mai Doe gets fun Justice.
The unfortunate major. who is defend
ant Is said to have many relations whose
presence is greatly desired I'm sundry po-
lice courts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
MUTUAL RESERVES
LEGAL" EXPENSES
ContInned from naee ono.

Continued from page one
r. r. Soffday- of Trenton tt,e,h st+t- pei
icy I'm 1886 for an amount not 10 exceed
$500 I'm tho Northwestern Life Insurance
company, which later was brought up by
the Mutual Reserve company. Mr. Ell
dredge said the Mutual Reserve gave Sol
iday n policy for $500 in place OF the one
he held I'm the Northwestern but put II.
lien OF $500 against II. Excess mortality
charges later made against the policy cut
It's face value TO S3165. Altogether Soliday
paid $lS43 into the Mutual Reserve as pre-
miums on that policy at the rate or s4s3
year and got for Il In 1895 a paid up policy
for 1852 which was all the company would
allow him.
Mr.. Hughes then questioned the wit
messed as TO why the company made rep
resentatlons 10 policyholders that its uni
form premium rate would be a certain
amount and then made special assessment
against them The policy which brought
up the point was made out to Austin La
tnrop OF Corning. n. v, who was insured
for 5000 In the Mutual Reserve in 1852.
After paying an increasing rate OF as
scssments until 1898, Mr.. Lathrop got
from the company a new policy under
which he was required To pay a uniform
rate OF Sl7 monthly The company be-
gan 10 levy special assessments on him
I'm 1904 and he paid them under pro-
test. The company wrote him that this
pol!cy allowed the company 20 make spe-
clal assessments and eight OF them were
made on him this year
The next instance ELECTED the comment
from Senator Armstrong:
1T does not seem remarkable that there
was a high mortality among people hold
Ing such policies. / should think It
would kill them"
The expenses Of the Mutual Reserve
company were taken up, Mr.. Eldredge
said his company had made no pay
mcnts 10 Andrew Hamilton. the legisla-
tive agent. nor to Andrew G.. Field. 10
maintain house at Albany.
Charles NJ Turner. president OF the
Security Mutual Life Insurance company
OF Binghamton. was next called.
He said the company was organized In
1886 as an assessment company without
capital stock.
Charles +. Tupper was n party 10 n
contract BY which Turner and Tuppcr
agreed TO carry on the business OF the
association. Turner TO be general man
ger. and Tupper to be secretary. They
also were TO advance moneys as neces-
sary and were 10 receive the monys taken
IN Mr.. Turner said the contract was
abrogated IN 1898
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
WOMAN WANTED MARRIAGE
ANNULLE0 AT CITY HALL

There was a marked falling off in the
number OF marriage licenses issued to-
day either 90 local or TO out OF town cou-
Piles. although there appeared no real
good reason for IT,
The office mad an experience yesterday
afternoon that Will be remembered for
some time, for a woman came I'm and
demanded 10 have her marriage snnulled.
She said she got a license TO marry
him there last June and that he had
since departed 20 places unknown To her.
and consequently she did not wish 10 be
tied 10 an absentee from the family
hearthstone.
When she did get through talking about
the stray.ng husband the clerks assured
ter that the annulment Of marriages was
not A part OF their duties and that they
would not refund money or assume
responsibility after the granting OF tho
license igHWVl
The woman, who was IN middle lfe,
then took her wocful tale elsewhere. and
probably may seek the courts II she takes
the advice accorded her
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
6 VISITING
DOCTORS
APPOINTED

The board OF directors or Pine Ridge
Camp consisting OF President ID. Russell
Brown. Dr. John w. Keefe Or. John w.
Mitchell. Mr.. Christopher Easton OF New
port Mr.. Edward Shaw. I'd. Mr.. Walter
A. Scott. treasurer and Dr. w. III. Peters.
secretary, met last evening and appoint
ed the following visiting physicians. Drs.
George A. Matteson William IA. Buffum.
Fred @. Phillips George King. Burnett.
w. n. Peters
A committee consisting Of DIR. John w.
keefe. DR. John w. Mitchell, and Mr..
Easton. were appointed TO secure n SUI
perintcudent who will live at the Camp.
Dr. Peters who has heretofore acted as
superintendent, with his office in this
city. has been compelled TO resign. as his
time Is largely taken up by his general
practice.
A finance committee was also elected.
ter A. Scott. treasurer. and Mr.. Easton.
secretary OF the Newport tuberculosis
society.
Applicants for admission can apply To
any OF the above physicians Cases OF
tuberculosis that are not eligible for ad-
mission TO the State Sanatorioum will be
received for treatment at Pine Ridge.
The camp has at present about % pa
tients, as II OF the early cases have been
sent TO the state institution. The cabins
are heated during the cold weather and
the patients at all seem contented and are
on the gain The camp Is In need OF n
few articles. especially desk, dining
tables, tables cloths, etc. the officials
state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06

CANAL BILL
WILL BE
PRESSED

Washington, Dec. Ga number OF an
nual reports OF public officials were laid
before the senate at tho beginning OF to-
days session and this order was followed
by the presentation of bills.
A large number were introduced. The
first bill OF the session was presented
by Mr. Free and was a private pension
measure.
Among the bills introduced were the fol-
lowing:
BY Senator Foraker. his railroad rate
regulation bill.
BY Senator Bulkeley. bill granting a
pension OF 500 a month TO the widow OF
the late Senator Hawley.
BY Senator Fulton, a bill for a United
States district court in China.
BY Senator Lodge, maximum and
minimum tariff bill
BY Senator Hepburn, a pure food bill.
BY Senator Scott. a bill providing for
service pensions.
Senator Dolliycr. reintroduced the Dolli-
Xer=Hepburn- bill relative 10 interstate
traffic in liquors.
The Merchant Marine Commission bill
was today introduced by Senator Gal
linger lie also presented the final re-
port OF that commission
The senate adopted without debate a
resolution directing the committee on the
judiciary 10 enquire into the report TO
the senate whether under the constitution
congress has authority 10 supervise ma
rine, fire and insurance. The senate then
at SO p. m. went into executive session.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
MARKET
REPORTS.

Russian securities continue TO advance
abroad today and stocks on the New
York Exchange free from pressure on
that account. started vigorously up
wards There are many wide gains the
Southern Iron stocks leading. Tennessee
Coal and sloss Sheffield Steel rose 2h; ;
New York Chicago and ST. Louis 2. Lake
erie and Western III. Kansas and Texas
American Woolen and Missouri Pacific
IL. Reading III. and New York Central.
baltimore and ohio. Northern Pacific, St
Louis and San Francisco second pre-
ferred, Smelling Virginia Carolina Chem
zeal, Hide and Leather preferred, Cotton
oil preferred. Railway Steel Spring, Re-
public Steel preferred and Pacific Mail
point. -,
movements during the first hour, about
30 Industrial stocks which appear but sell
dom in the dealings rising between osss
urrt-trre- -peiE.ts-The usually active stocks
were less represented.
Realizing sales made some impression on
stocks that opened high, and made the
market somewhat irregular. The South
ern Iron stocks reacted point or more
The market was quieter and generally be-
low the best at II o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
HOUSE.

Less interest as indicated by the at
tendance OF members was manifest I'm tho
the proceedings OF the house upon Its
convening today.
Discussion, previous to the session, In
dicated that an adjournment until next
week would be taken as soon as the
Panama Canal bill, to be taken UP to-
day, Is disposed OF.
A session OF the committee on rules held
just before noon resulted In the prepara-
tion OF a rule which will force consider
alton OF the canal appropriation bin
should unanimous consent be refused. The
rule provides for unlimited debate. Rep
sensentatives Ramsdell and Robertson OF
Louisiana took the oath OF office.
Unanimous consent was given for con
sideration Of the bill appropriating SIG. 800 =
600 for the Panama Canal Mr.. Williams
said there should have been an itemized
account OF the expenditures.
Mr.. Hepburn made general speech on
the canal and the progress OF the work
thus far
Answering a question as TO canal salar-
les Mr.. Hepburn said he could make tho
general statement that there were 26 sal
aries over 5000 six between 1900 and
5000: hfty-fve between 1900 and yTO00 and
1876 between $1,000 and 5000 These included
engineers OF high skill
Mr.. Fitzgerald On. W said he had been
informed that $1,000 a year was being
paid TO press agent. but Mr.. Hepburn
said he knew nothing about that report.
Mr. Williams declared the canal n non
partisan undertaking and said nd1E one
could claim credit for II. He intended 60
offer an amendment 10 reduce the sum
OF sl650o,000 to an amount actually neces-
sary 10 cary on the work To January 1st,
next.
Mr.. Williams said he would object "a
the Issuance OF bonds as long as there
were s40,0OO0O0 on deposit in national
banks without interest
Mr.. Mann said two employees OF the
commission were receiving $4,000 a year
salary. One was Mr.. Ross, purchang
agent and the other was Mr.. Bishop. Sec
retary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
FAIR AND
SALE is
OPENED

A fair and sale under the auspices Of
the Ladies' auxiliary OF the Y. M c. A.
opened at 1 o'clock today in Y. NJ. c. a
hall. The hall is tastefuly decorated and
many articles calculated TO catch the fam
cy OF Christmas shoppers are offered for
sale at the various booths.
The formal opening exercises will be
held this evening when an address will
be made by the president. Mrs, Frederick
Fuller.
The sale will continue three days, and
will be open each day from / o'clock TO
lO Music Tor tonight viii be furnished
by the Sockanosset band, tomorrow night
b ythe Providence Ladies' orchestra and
Friday night by the oxford street school
orchestra.
A feature OF the sale is the restaurant
down stairs. Here dinners will be served
each evening from $3.50 TO 8 o clock. Rcgu-
lar meals, as well az ice cream. cake and
other light refreshments viii be served.
The fair Is under the general supervis-
ion OF Mrs. A. c. Corey. Mrs. NJ. NJ. New
ton has charge OF the music. Those I'm
charge OF the various departments are
as follows:
Fancy goods-Mrs. NJ J. England.
Aprons-Mrs. William Williams
Manufacturers booth-Mrs. O.. X. Laud.
Dols-Mrs. A. II. Manchester.
Grabs and nowers-Mrs Dexter C.Chee-
YER.
Candy--The What Cheer girls, Miss
Ethel Casey. chairman.
Good housekeeping-M q, r.. McCaus-
land.
Cafe-Mrs. +. +. Day
Miss Ella Gardiner Is expected 10 de-
VeIOp grand success A. paimist. She
shows wonderful skill in reading the past,
present and future, and her exhibitions
OF ability I'm this line are expected TO
prove one OF the banner attractions OF
the fair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
INSANE MRS. BERRY STILL
HOLDS FORT IN CAR

Girard ks, Dec. 6.-Mrs. Berry yes
terday stIll held undisputed possession of
which she had been barrIcaded since last
Friday.
Early yesterday morning she went from
the toilet room into the car aisle for
drink. the hrst she has taken In four
days She refused 10 eat food Yesterday
she convcrsod with the officers on guard
at the car. saying she would Kill her
enemies but did not want 10 XIII every
body.
Plans for the womans capture are still
being proposed but no effort has been
made To carry them into effect.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
JAMES MINNlCK MANAGER FOR
ORGANIZED CHARITY SOCIETY

Tho Providence Society for Organizlre
Charity has secured az general manager
MIR. James Minnltk. Who haze had clebt
years experience On ono N the most
difficult districts OF Chicago and comes
here with the highest recommendation.
Under his leadership the society plans
10 both extend the scope OF It's work and
Increase It's efficiency
To carry on the work ln the way pro
posed will require an expenditure during
the coming year OF 5000 twice the ex-
penditure OF last year. but not over one
third or one.half Of The amount expended
by similar societies iu other cities no
larger than providence. the officers saw
The officers OF the society nave long
been convinced that there is an opuor-
tunity for n frst-ratc man 10 do a work
6 great importance In organizing and
making more efficient the charities OF the
.ity. and that he would receive adequate
financial support from the citizens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-06
ADMINISTRATOR LOSES CASE
AGAINST CONTRACTOR SHAW

The defendants demurrer In the case
of Joseph Pavlino administrator. against
Frederick Il. Shaw has been sustained by
Judge Mumford.in the supreme court. De-
PENDANTS intcstate wac killed while work
Ing IN sewer. the sides or which had not
been properly shored up.
The plaintiffs declaration, according 10
the defendant. showed the man killed as
sumed an obvious risk. that he could dis
Germ tho danger as well as the defendant.
and that there was no breach OF a legal
duty ON the part OF the defendant, Judge
Mumford distinguishes the case from la
Porte. against the city treasurer of Woon-
socket. and says: 1T is time that the
rule requiring a master 20 ptovide q safe
place for " servant 10 work in does not
fully apply where the place r. necessarily
made dangerous by the progress of Tho
work