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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08
PAWTUXET.

The Volunteer Fire company. No !,
had its regular meeting last night at the
Engine House on Commercial street, and
declined with thanks invitations 10 fairs
to be held by the Watchemoket and Ar
lington Fire companies. Manton Fife and
Drum band and 81. Peter and st. Pauls
Cadets.
For the muster committee for Old Home
week, Herbert q. Lee reported progress
and announced that matters progressed
favorably at the recent union meeting He
announced that tho committee would meet
again next Friday 10 decide -eH-turther
details for the big celebration.
There was a good attendance AT the
meeting.
The Ladies' Aid society OF the Bap-
tist church IS planning to have a musical
Wedding at the church Wednesday
night instead OF the regular meeting
and \ number of singers have volunteered
their services for the occasion. Avery
pleasant time Is anticipated.
German measles are having quite a run
through this section OF Warwick and
Cranston. the young folk being the chief
sufferers number ~ young people
from this village and Edsewood attended
tho prize speaking at the Cranston High
school last night
Tonight there is 10 DC reunion Of two
Of the classes Of tho Edgewood Grammar
school, 0S and 04 being the ones, Il Is
understood
The commander Of the United State Vol
unteer life Saving Corps has left a ring
buoy capable Of supporting two persons
az Slocum's boat house. Just below the
falls II will he hung across the stream
from the one al Gortons and between
tho two each having "a feat ~ igfa it,,a
person getting in the rapids would he
easily reached flag 81 the corps is
flown AZ each place.
The minstrels had their regular re-
hearsal at the Casino on Shaw avenue
last night.
Dr. @. w Elliott has laid his big launch
AZ EleaZer Ralph's slip for repairs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08
COAL BEING GATHERED FROM
WRECKED BARGE TEXAS

These are harvest days for the in
hahitsnts Of Block Island. where the
barge Texas was wrecked the other
morning. for the waves are washing the
coal, which was her cargo. ashore in
great quantities and this Is being gath
cred in by the thrifty islanders
Thus far nearly 2oo tons have come
ashore out of the 30 tons which we're
in the holds OF the vessel. Just where
tho cliffs tower above the island there is
a strip running out into the seas and
on this the waves are tossing the coal.
while the islanders with whatever means
possible are csrtins Il away TO their bins
and cellars for use next winter.
The laws OF the sea are that T5 per cent
of what II collected ls considered salvage.
and for the past two days the men have
been working like beavers. The barge
ls total wreck as the seas have been
pounding her very heavily until she has
now begun 90 crumbe and float 60 tine
shore by pieces
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08
FINES FOR DISORDER.
Now Brokers Must Be Good on Floor Of
Cotton Exchange or PAY keay.

New York, April s.-The board OF man
ayers OF the cotton exchange at meet
ing on Thursday voted TO instruct the
committee on rules 10 increase the
penalty for disorderly conduct on the
floor
Heretofore the fine for offences of that
kind ranged from 50 cents To $40 for each
offence. According to the new rule the
minimum fine will he 81 and tho maximum
800
The managers OF the exchange have
been carrying on campaign of late
against disorderly conduct. The imposi-
ton OF fnes ranging from - cents 10
$40 seemed TO have very little effect upon
members, epecally since the fine was
generally 10 cents.
Only a few weeks ago six members were
fined on one day Recently q petition
was circulated and handed TO the man
ayers, urging that the fine be increased.
The names OF N traders were signed 10
the petition. and among the names we're
several leaders Of the skylarking.
The managers were somewhat puzzled
20 see these names on tho petition. bur
decided 10 increase the fines anyway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08
RIVERSIDE.

Items 81 news can be left at Goff's res
taurant on Bullocks Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CONVERT
Episcopal Clergyman Of Denver, Col Causes
Sensation by Becoming a Healer.

Denver. Col. April s.-A sensation has
been created in religious and medical cir
cles byAthe action OF Rev. John II.
Houghton. rector Of ST. Marks, the lead
ing Episcopal church OF Denver. in an
nouncing that he Is n convert 10 the the
ory OF mental healing. and will establish
n church clinic for the cure of diseases by
religious instruction..
lie Episcopal church is on record Off
c'slly and unofficially as against Christian
Science and kindred doctrines. Bishop
Charles II. Olmstead intimated that dra--
tic action might be taken.
The matter is very serious one and
will begin an investiga ton at once. :" said
the bishop. when asked concerning the es-
tablshment OF clinic for the practice OF
mental healing in connection with the
work OF ST Marks
Dr.. Houghton is most enthusiastic col
cetning the power y. mental healing, and
said this morning that just as soon as
he could secure the right man Sor the
p.ace. one who woulo give himself up TO
scientific training and study. the clinic
woulei he a factor IN his church work
The doctor thinks he has found In
Henry Holden Colpus OF Philadelphia the
man he has been searching for and ne
has written Colpus to come here at once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08
BARRISONS'
FATHER IS
UNCLAIMED

New York April Sunless some one
steps forward soen with an offer OF
Cyrus Barrison. which has lain AT the
burial. the body OF Cyrus Barrison. which
has lain at the margue for several days
will be taken 10 the Potter's field.
Barrison was the father OF the viva
ctous seven Barrison sisters, actresses
Although the sisters performed together
in the heyday OF their career, they are
now widely scattered.
Iona Borrison is conducting a hotel
in Austria. Sophie Is said 10 be in Paris
Olga is I'm Copenhagen, Ethel in London,
Mael touring with Babes In Toyland," ="
and the others in other parts OF the
United States.
The father came 70 America from
Copenhagen in 1856. and spent most OF his
days as an umbrella-mender. lie was al
ways exceedingly proud OF his handsome
daughters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08
BIG PROFIT
IN GAS
PRODUCT

New York. April s-Interesting figures
giving the actual cost Of producing illu-
minating gas and electric lighting cur
rent were brought out yesterday during
the examination OF officers OF gas and
electric companies by the committee Of
the legislature which is investigating ex-
listing conditions in this city.
II was testified by President George W.
Doane OF the New Amsterdam company
that his concern produced gas AT an ac-
tual cost OF 22.5 cents per thousand oINc
feet, seeling one-half Of the plants pro-
duction to Consolidated company at S2ss
cents and distributing the rest 10 con-
sumers at 81 per thousand.
According TO Vice President John w.
Iieb. Jr Of the Edison company the
average cost OF illuminati ting current Of
the past five years was 40 cents per
kilowatt per hour. the net returns from
customers being 90l7 cents. the net profit,
for last year being s22S3,s3s.
\ surplus Of more than s6,0o0ooo and
fund OF more than 100000 set aside for
depreciation had. Mr.. Lieb said, been put
into the plant
John \. Sanborn, bookkeeper for the
New York Mutual Gaslight company,
testified that his company had supplied
Illuminating gas 10 the Consolidated Gas
company under contract which pro-
vided that the Consolidated Gas COM
psny was to pay the cost OF production
and allow the Mutual a profit Of ten per
cent above that amount.
II had been shown at a previous hear
ing that the Mutual had supplied gas
TO tho Consolidated company at 40 cents
per 1909 cubic feet.
Deducting the ten per cent proht would
make the actual cost OF production APP
proximatey Seia cents per 1000 cubic feet.
The Mutual sold only about 100000 600
cubic meet TO the Consolidated,
other companies, which supplied larger
quantities. received from 2s 10 80 cents
per 1000 cubic feet
In the examination of George Doane.
vice president and general manager of
the New Amsterdam company, Il was
developed that while the company is capi-
talized at s42. 277. 425. tho actual value OF
the property held by the company is S-
1876 600
This includes plants. mains, franchises.
etc. The mains and franchises represent
more than half the amount. Mr.. Doane
explained that the remaining $4,000 o00
was the estimated value or the good will
OF the company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08

There was a large attendance at the
meeting OF the Riverside Social club last
evening. Three applications for member
ship were received II was voted TO elect
an auditor and Mr. j. A. Hogan was
chosen 10 that position. The question
OF insuring the property OF the club was
taken UP and In view of the fact that all
OF the furniture and fitting had been paid
for II was deemed advisable 10 have the
same insured and the house committee
was instructed 10 attend 10 the matter at
once. The social committee were instruct
ed TO make arrangements for a concert
and ball TO be given in Library hall Tues
day evening. May is.
Mr. James J. Wood. cotton broker
in New York. arrived here last evening.
day with his family AT their summer resi-
dence. az 81 Bluff street
Clifford Morris. a student al Dartmouth
college and Frank Kingsford. at And
over. arrived at their homes last evening.
whene they will Jemain until after Eas-
ter.
There was a large attendance at the
prayer meeting held at the rectory OF st.
Marks Episcopal church last evening.
Farragut post. Grand Army OF the Re-
public. held a well-attended meeting I'm
Grube's hail. last evening.
Mr.. Harding Harris put his sloop, Ware.
overheard this morning. should tho
weather be pleasant 20 morrow Many
boat owners will follow suit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08

The friends OF John Thompson are
much interested in his election as a dele
gate TO the Hotel and Restaurant En-
ployees' Alliance and the Bartenders' In
ternationsl League OF America, which
will hold it's annual convention at Kan
sas City for one week, commencing Mon
day May s.
Mr. Thompson is the recording secre-
tsry OF Local es5 Of this city. which will
meet tomorrow afternoon, when dele
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08
SUNK ON HER ARRIVAL

New orleans. April S.-The Southern Pa
fC steamship Louisiana. capt whitney.
sank az her wharf yesterday. The ship
lad just arrived from Havana
Ste was formerly in the New York and
Ncw orleans trade and had recently hcen
extensively rebuilt n is expected that the
Nevsel can be ralsel 80 lives we're lost
Tho cause of the accident has not been
learned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08
WOMEN OF
40'S RIGHT
TO Drink

Utica, ~ Y, April s.-Mrs. Mary Gray,
Of this city, went DR. Osler one better
when she proclaimed in City court that
all women should be allowed TO use liquor
without police Interference after they
pass ~ years OF age. Dr. Osler suggests
chloroform for men: Mrs Gray's amend
ment is that women get "paralyzed' in
stead.
Mrs. Gray. who occupies a fat in
respectable neighborhood. was charged
with drunkenness. She had created a
row with neighbors.
What did you drink" asked the Judge.
Mrs. Gray explained that 'it was not
white vinegar" continuing Il believe
when a woman gets TO be Al years OF age
she should be allowed 10 drink without
this fuss Judge OConnor. | know I am
old enough, and YOU ought 10 let me
drink II | don't feel good
She went 10 jail for three months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08
OLNEYvILLE.
John Thompson Out TO Be
Delegate TO Kansas City.
Caught CahIII After Many
Months. Hard TO Trace Hens.

Olneyville branch Of the Providence
News at Heffernan's New Store. IL
Hartford avenue Telephone 40-West.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08
EAST PROVIDENCE
Mems League Of Second Bap.
tist Church Gives Entertainment
Farmers Who Planted Early
Made a Mistake. ..Other Matters

The vestry OF the Second Baptist church
was we'll filled with the women friends
Of the Mems league last evening. Among
those who took part in the pleasing pro-
gram were Mrs. A. p. Johnson, who rem
dered a number Of selections on the piano.
There were also reading by Mr.. Sweet,
vocal selection by Mr.. John Bouldney
and one by Mrs. Craig. and the latter
were heard in a number of duets. The
Mems league orchestra. headed by Mr..
Bouldney. furnished their share or the
evenings program, and in fact were the
feature Of the evening At the conclusion
of the rogram a luncheon was served.
MITTENs WERE COMFORTABLE
Mr.. Asa Waterman. one Of the best
hnovr farmers OF Rehoboth, came into
the square this morning and made the
statement that he believed farmers who
had planted peas and other early vege-
tables had made a mistake. for this morn
ing a large pond on his farm was frozen
over.
II was so cold when he left his home
that he found pair OF mittens very COM
fnitar,e and that cap with ear-nuffs
was not out OF place.
MINOR MENTION.
At the meeting OF Watchemoket tribe
o. Red Men last evening a number OF can
didates were given the adoption degree
lsft evening 4 number OF applications
tor embership were Received. A lgat
lunch, on was served at the close OF the
meeting.
The athletic exhibition given by the
scholars of the East Providence high
school in the town hall last evening was
very enjoyable affair. There was a
very large attendance.
Al the session OF the eventh district
court this morning two persons were hn1
s. and costs for being drunk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-04-08

The East Side praying band will hold n
revival service 30 the hotel of Chang Bal
ley AT North Scituatc sunday evening. Mt
Z o'clock Rev Edwin s Gould former
pastor OF the Richmond street Free Con-
ricsational church. will have charge ~
che meeting George w Lewis. the gospel
singer. will sing. tfc public is cordially
InvitedJ tho panisison electric car leaves
Nhrket square at 5lS p m for North
Sc'tuate.
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12
Parker Must Pay Penalty.

Little Rock, Oct. D. w. Parker, the travelling man ar rested by Constable Jones and Chief of Police Hawkins on a charge of false pretenses in pass ing worthless check on John Frazier of the Merchants hotel for $1OO last spring, was taken to Lonoke yesterday afternoon by Constable Jones to answer a charge of false pretenses in cash ing worthless check for $50 on a Lonoke bank. He will be tried there for that offense before he is tried here. Constable Jones was this morning paid a reward of $50 offered by the Arkansas Bankers Association.
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12
An Old Citizen Of Craighead Dead.

Capt. James Turner, one of the best known citizens of Craig head county, died last night at his home near O'Bear. He has been a resident of the county for thirty years and was about 75 years old. Captain Jim," as he was familiarly known, always took an active part in politics and public affairs, and was known for his strongly express ed views on any cause which ap- pealed to him. The burial took place at O'Bear today. Jones' boro Sun, 9th..
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12
H0w's This?

EIWW EGltS. We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & Co.,,
 Toledo. We, the undersigned, have known r. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him per- fectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
 WALD1NG, K1NNAN & MARTIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 2 cents Der bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12
IN SOCIETY. AN&1NN%~%NANHNANN
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

An occasion of unusual inter- est to a number of the ladies of Newport was the celebrating of the birthday of Mrs. Boyce, by her daughter, Mrs. Hobgood.
 The spacious parlors were filled with appreciative and interested friends, who expressed loving wishes of added years and use- fulness to the honoree, who has already passed the limit of years usually allotted to human life.
 A devotional and literary pro- gram had been arranged, which was carried out, much to the en- tertainment and pleasure of all present.
 Each of the ladies whose birthday was celebrated was pre- sented with a birthday book, and each guest had the privilege of writing his or her name on the page indicated by the date of their birth. The program ended, a much enjoyed social half hour was spent. Elegant refresh ments were served by the fair hands of the young people pres ent and the company separated feeling that love and good cheer abounded for space.
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12
COTTON HAS NOT IMPROVED.
Top Crop Destroyed in Many Localities And General Conditions Have
 Net 6ettered Cotton.

Following is the summary of weather and conditions in Arkan- sas for the week ending Octo- Der 9.
 The week was characterized by warm days and cool nights, with general, and in some local ities heavy, rains during the first part of the week and an almost total absence of moisture during the closing days.
 Cotton shows no improvement and there is still a general com plaint of damage by worms, which have, in many localities, entirely stripped the stalk of leaves and destroyed the top crop. It continues to open, in some sections more rapidly than in others; picking is general; in some few cases it has been gin ned and marketed as rapidly as it was gathered.
 Early corn is about all gath cred; the yield as a rule was not very good. Late corn is doing fairly well, but in some sections it is a total failure.
 The hay crop as a general rule is good and the quality fine.
 Very little fall blowing has been done. and. sowing of fall grain has not begun.
 Turnips, sweet and Irish pota- toes are doing well.
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12
Real Estate Transfers.

Jasper N. Bleakley to James T.. Broadway, 200 acres. 2-14-l, $1,500.
 Laura Ewing to Frances Klice, lot IA, block 29. Daugherty's Ad- dition, Newport, S25O.
 Albert Nance and wife to Wolff-Goldman Realty Company, 20 acres, 27-l2-l, S265.7O.
 w. A. Billingsley, trustee, to Wolf-Goldman Realty Conpa- ny, half interest 189a acres, 36-10-1, S561.
 John Simpson and wife to Ellen Walker. lot 13, block l, Simpson Addition, Tuckerman, $40; also lot 15, block 1, Simpson Addition, Tuckerman, $35.
 George Martin and wife to Clarence P. Vaughn, 29 acres, 19-12-3, $75.
 w. B. Ruddell, administrator, to George Martin, 29 acres, 19- 1928, $75.
 Josephine E. Brown to George and Davis Green, lot l and hal1 of 2, block 4, Browns Addition, $375.
 Elizabeth Allen to c. w. Jones, lot 2, block T." Lyon's Seconc Addition, Newport, S700.
 St. Tuck Grand United o. O.
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12
ROBERTS ON TRIAL.
State Surprises the Defense in Selection Of the Case and Opening
 Statement.

Mariana, Oct. II. The task of selecting jury to try ex-May- or John V. Roberts of Searcy oc- cupied the greater part of today's session of the Lee circuit court. The regular panel was exhausted and the sheriff was directed to go into the body of the county and select twelve additional cleo tors to report tomorrow morning. Out of the number examined fourteen qualified themselves to sit in the case. When four more are selected tomorrow the twelve will be drawn from the eighteen.
 When the case was called the state announced ready, and Judge Stuckey of Newport filed motion asking for an order on the White county circuit clerk to produce copy of the bond for costs filed by the prosecution. After considerable discussion by the attorneys, Judge Hutton held that the transcript stated that the bond had been filed, which he considered sufficient, and or dered the trial to proceed.
 The defense announced not ready, for the reasons that the transcript was not perfect, and that the defense had been taken by the announcement of the state that the grave robbery charge would be tried instead of the felony charge at the last term of court and resulting in a hung jury. The court held that it was optional with the prose cutting attorney which one of the six cases he would try, and un- less a legal or better reason could be given for a continuance he would order the case to trial.
 Col. George w. Murphy, with considerable temper, said in re- ply: You know we will not try to give any other reason. y
 "All right, said Judge Hut ton, ''call the jury, MT. Clerk. "
 DR. LlGHTLE CoNFEssD.
 In the opening statement, Brundidge sprung a great sen- sation by stating that the state would offer testimony showing that Dr. Lightle made confes- sion on his deathbed duplicating himself, Roberts and Gregory in the now famous grave robbery and insurance sWindle.
 Gregory was the first witness called. His testimony was the same as given at previous trials.
 Interest in the case continues intense and large crowds are here attending the trial.
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12
Quarantine Continued.

Little Rock, Oct. II. A meet ing of the state board of health was held yesterday afternoon, with four members present.
 Gen. Haynes of the state guard recommended that the quaran- tine guard be wholly relieved on the north and west borders of the state. The board, however, decided to adopt the suggestion, but to maintain the quarantine in full force. None of the posts will be abandoned, but the num-
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12

F. in America No. 2691 to M. c. See, tract in 28-13-2, $10O.
 Alexander L. Howard to James F. Howard, 200 acres, 14-1l-2, S900.
 J. ". Grubbs to M. c. Me- Nees, 40 acres, 11-11-3, S2, 900.
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12
Monroe Farmers Organize.

Blinkley, Oct. II. The Mon- roe county farmers union met in this city yesterday afternoon in Blacks opera house. President N. Perkins called the meeting to order. Mayor Hugh c. Strong delivered the address of welcome on behalf of the city. The re- sponse on behalf of the union was by H. Beecher Lewis, state lecturer for the northern district. An executive session was held. About seventy-fve delegates were present, representing every township in the district except Roe.
 The leading subjects discussed in executive session were a sys- tenn of building and maintaining public roads and the holding cot ton for the He minimum in ac- cordance with the recommends tions of the unions of other states.
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12
Notice.

We have started our mill for the season, and are prepared to fill all orders for cotton seed hulls and meal promptly. Our prices to wagons will be as fol- lows:
 Loose hulls, per ton S5 %
 Sacked hulls, per ton 7 %
 Meal, per sack. ..,,.....,.,,,,,,- l 15 THE SOUTHERN COTTON OIL Go.
 37b7t w. T. Dunn, Mgr.
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12
Marriage licenses.

J. R. Holden and Lettie B. Mo- Lain, both of Newport.
 Arthur Evans and Lizzie Tay- Tor, both colored of Newport.
 c. E. Stiles and Sarah Massey, both of Tupelo.
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12

Der of men at each will be re- duced to some extent.
 The guard on the Chicot county line and west of there is to be kept at it's present strength until frost.
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12

Estrayed. Large, black mare mule, gray around head, right hind ankle swollen, sloped hips. Will, pay all charges. Address Chas. Futile, Remmel. Ark.
Newport daily independent., 1905-10-12

An even heavier frost visited this section Wednesday than the preceding night.