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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11

First prices in the. New York Stock
Exchange made small changes from last
night, which were quite evenly divided be-
tween gains and losses. Business was
on very light scale, Canadian Pacific
with decline of rs was the conspicuous-
ly weak stock. while Southern Pacific,
Northern Pacific Railway, Steel and Twin
City Rapid Transit made large fractional
gains.
Prices tended uniformly upwards later
and Reading, New York Central and
Union Pacific was the feature. It's rise OF
1z materially aiding the Improvement
in the railroad list
Along towards II o'clock when the trad
ing became very dull the local traction
stocks weakened and the whole market
eased moderately in sympathy.
The general level OF the market was
almost immovable Conditions in special
stocks were not long held. Bonds were
steady.
General interest in the market din,in-
ished as the day progressed an.sslong in
tervals intervened between sales. Union
Pacific and New York Central gained |.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
SURPRISED BRIDAL COUPLE
ON RETURN FROM TRIP

A party Of the friends OF Mrs. Thomas
Reed who was until about two weeks
ago Miss Lillian Bassett. one Of the most
popular young women clerks Of one OF the
lcrge department stores of this city. met
the couple at the depot I'm Pawtucket last
evening as they were alighting from the
train having just concluded a two week
trip through the South. and gave them a
most agreeable surprise.
The friends OF the young woman In some
way learned that she was &C. return last
evening and hastily. a large number Of
them decided TO meet her az the train and
escort the two 10 their new home. Ac-
cordingly they were met az the train and
paraded through the streets TO the house
lhs Gooding street.
There the party formed I'm a column OF
twos with open ranks while the couple
walked into their new home. while the
horns Of Joy gave out all the glad tidings
that lusty lungs could make. When In
the house there was presentation speech
by Mr. Walter Il. McGinn floor walker Of
the department In which Mrs Reed for
merly worked, and large cut glass punch
bowl was presented on behalf OF her
friends and well-wishers.
The bowl was then Hlled with lemonade
ard the health as we'll as happiness of
the couple was quaffed. Lhaiions were
also poured TO tho little God Cupid and
.ae other OF the family OF Eros.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
MARINE REGISTER

Tomorrow the sun rises a 4:29 a. m. and
sets at 65s p. m. High tides at 1:S5 a. m.
and 2;l2 p. m
The following vessels arrived in port
the past "a hours:
Steamer Maine, Appleby. New York.
Steamer Edgemont, Olweiler, New York.
Steamer Richard Borden, Rich, Fall
River.
Steamer Warwick, Ricketson, Newport.
Steamer Islander. Tiverton.
Schooner John II. Chaffee. Raritan riv-
or. 2lC tons of sand for the railroad.
Tug Nat Hale, Norfolk.
Barge West -VtrgtutH- Newport News,
with coal TO order.
Barge Theodore Palmer, Newport News,
1852 tons OF coal for the railroad
Barge Marian Chappell Norfolk, SllC
tons of coal for the railroad
Tug II. A. Baxter with Barge l. A. Al
len with coal to order.
SAILED:
Tug VIM. r. Chadwick Norfolk.
Tug Gaspee with barges Delhi. Walton
and Standard oil IS.
Tug Nat Hale, with barges Hornet and
Ariadne.
Tug r. A. Baxter with barge Kibbee
Tug Nigilant with tow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11

Joyce OF Darlington as clerk Of the Fifth
judicial district He was elected.
ON motion OF Senator Dyer OF Provi-
dence Christopher NJ. Lee OF Providence.
seconded by MIR. Manney OF the same
place. was elected clerk OF the Sixth ju-
dicial district.
Frank II. Pattee OF Burrillvlle was
nominated by Senator Luther as clerk OF
the Ninth judicial district
As assistant clerk OF the superior court
Of the county OF Providence, with an Of
fee in Bristol. Henry NJ. Thompson was
elected on nomination OF Senator Gard
ner
Mr.. Crafts Of Westerly inquired If the
grand committee was not called 10 elect
a clerk OF the court OF the Third judicial
district and was Informed that the dis
trict was not mentioned I'm the resolution
by Gov. Utter.
The grand committee rose az 2.30 and
the two branches separated on motion
OF Mr. Palmer OF Cranston.
Mr.. Crafts introduced a resolution in
vitng the governor and honorable SEN
ate 10 meet the house In grand commit
tee 10 elect q clerk of the Third judicial
district IL was passed.
on motion OF Mr.. North OF Woonsocket
the house took a recess until 3.l5
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
AN APPALLING SPECTACLE

Many OF the injured were hurried to the
Harrisburg hospital where a large staff
of physicians and nurses dressed their in
juries Soon the hospital was filed 20
overrCwing and many OF the injured were
taken 10 hotels and private residences.
The scenes i'm the vicinity OF the wreck
were appalling, as many families living
in small houses about the place were toss
ed from their beds and thinking that some
catastrophe had befsllen them rushed
forth clad only in their night clothing and
blankets which they wrapped around
them in their haste.
Several small houses near the Lochlel
furnaces were badly shattered. Flying
glass and other articles which were
Knocked from the walls struck the In
mates as they lay I'm their beds and a
number OF minor injuries were reported
The shock OF the explosion was heard
for many miles and panes Of glass and
large windows were broken for miles
ar F4t4Ha.
Henry Siverman. q New York jewelry
salesman. had n satchel I'm his berth
which contained $4,000 worth Of fine sam
pie jewelry He was compelled 10 leave
everything in the passenger coach TO es-
cape being burned 10 death. He could
not find his bag in the darkness and the
Jewels were lost.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
COMPROMISE ON
PERSONAL TAX BILL

was good bill and should he passed II
the senate or any person IL direlict In
duty IL Is no excuse for us To be like
wise.
The house will be responsible. Judge
Harris pleaded, for the compromise meas
ure, saying IL would give tho city millions
OF taxable property that was not reached
now If we stick TO our point we will
have TO go home without any revenue
bill. which will be a serious blow TO the
state. as you know.
The amendment passed by ~ TO and
the senate amendment as amended passed
TO ELECT JUDGE AND CLERKS
Mr.. Allen OF East Greenwich introduced
a bill for resolution inviting the house
TO meet with II I'm grand committee at 2
o'clock for the purpose OF electng Judge
and clerks OF the district courts. II was
passed under suspension OF the rules
Judge Palmer asked immediate CON
sideration of the bill for an net 10 In
corporate the ". r Horton company.
which he asked 10 have passed. II passed
by a vote OF Ss 10 l2. many representa-
lives choosing 10 show their displea sure
al Senator Horton I'm this way.
MIR crafts Of westerly introduced a bill
for an act allowing the sheriff or any
deputy authorized by them TO enter ball
games or any places or amusement II
ciary.
with Judge Palmer In the chair Mr..
Newell inquired under whot rules the
house was acting and received q red hot
Clll to the effect II was under the regl
lar rules and that he was qualified to car
~ them out n Mr.. Newell persisted I'm his
lovity and persistent disregard OF them.
Mr. Fitzgerald rose "a = question OF per
s'nal privilege and volunteered the In
nation that Newell artpd ttpdrr
the golden rule"
Tho temporary speaker said that he
would summon the deputy sheriff 10 as.
sist in restraining the leyity Mr. Fitz-
serald moved n recess OF i've minutes TO
Indulge in levity but the motion was lost
Mr. Rurlingame from the floor intro
duced q resolution of final Adjournment
when The house adjourns today which wal
passed.
Captain Louis l.. Patstone was. by n
rcs0lgtion passed IN concurrence with tho
senate. placed on the retired list OF ths
y T. I VI and several matters from the
se' ate we're attended 10 and the house
took q recess az 1.12 until llS
The house reconvened at FIVE minutes
~ two and received n number or com.
municauons from the senate
a resolution for 5000 or as much as
necessary for extra clerical assistance for
the secretary of states office. was passed
in concurrence.
IN GRAND COMMITTEE.
The grand committee was IN session az
2.m with Gov. ritter and Lieut.. GOV
Jackson occupying seats beside the
speaker
Robert NJ Franklin of Newport was
elected Justice uf the First judicial dis
trict on motion of senator stoddard
Senator Elisha Dyer of Providence nomi-
mated Frederick Rueckcrt ~ Providence
Go succeed Judge sweetland. justice OF
the Sixth judicial district
Mr.. Cransion nominated Thomas J
Pierce ~ North Kingston ss clerk - tho
Second judicial district He vas elected
Senator Gardner nominated Arthur ".
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
THE HOUSE.

The house of representatives was called
TO order az 1880 by Speaker j.. +. Bur
aingame and a quorum found present.
The record was approved without read
ing.
Mr.. Bliss Of Crans,on moved the house
reconsider its vote of non concurrence
with the senate on amendment TO house
bill ose. Judge Palmer seconded the mo-
tion and the vote was reconsidered
Mr.. Bliss moved an amendment. saving
II was the recommendation of The confer
ence committee on the state revenue bill
5t provides that machinery. fixtures live
stock. etc. be taxed where they are To-
Gated regardless Of where the owner re-
sides This Is as n was before. n also
amends the amended tangible personal
property section. exemptlng individuals ls
living IN towns who have property I'm
cities from taxation of tangible personal
property IN the city.
When the tangible property II owned
by partnerships or corporations % Is 10
be taxed
Mr.. Fitzgerald said he did not think
The measure was a just one because ~
the discrimination and he said ne did not
think n would stand
PROTESTED AGAINST THE CHANGE
NJ EDDY protested against the bin as
unjust N this form
Mr. Allen admitted Mr. Fitzgerald =
point that ~ was unjust and unequal.
but said n was the best that could be
done and N this assembly was here FOR
the next three weeks n could do no better.
We must do something Mr. Crafts
admitted the Injustice ~ 10 also
Nir Bliss explained the work ~ tho
committee on conference saying that a
compromise was the only basis that o.
could work upon
Some giving way on both sides was
Necessary and az 70 is Impossible 20 draft
perfect tax law there must be- some
inequality.
he said that The present bin as amend
81 would give additional revenue 10 both
city and town and IL II long step in
tho right direction.
Mr. Fitzgerald said that he did not no.
Hove ihsi N the bin vss passed In this
way u would be constitutional
kis tsid The house passed this bill and Il
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
Pulls INTO VINEYARD HAVEN
IN DAMAGED CONDITION

Vineyard Haven. Mass. MAY 1.-THE
British schooner Dsrac. which put In ut
this port today reported having been
damaged I'm collision ON the night Of the
5th when 100 miles east ~ Cape Cod
2 two master running free struck the
Darac on the starhoard side iust forward
of tho mizzen rigging. carrying away
about 30 feet ~ her rail breaking several
stancnions and damaging the bulkwarks
and rigging
The weather was hazy and the schooner
which ran into the Darac was lost sight
of and her name could M, he ascertalned
The Darac Is bound from Port Greville,
y s. FOR Ne wYork with piing n IL
not known whether the other vessel was
damaged
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
FLAMES ATTACT THE HELPLESS

Flames began 10 consume the bodies
helplessly pinned I'm the wreckage.
An alarm of fire was turned I'm and
when the hremen arrived II was impossi-
bic for them 10 go closer than 200 yards
until the explosions ceased Then the in
tcise heat interfered with the work or
rescue. Resruers were forced 10 retire
with singed and blistered faces and burn
ing clothing when they attempted 20 re-
spond to the piteous cries for assistance.
Those who escaped by crawling through
windows I'm scant attire from their sleep
ing car berths hurried 10 the open fields
whence they were carried 10 the Paxtang
Electric light company and other indus
tiial plants which were transformed into
temporary hospitals and later into
InnIcIles
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
HORRIFYING SCENE

''r never want 10 witness such a sight
a. tnat which followed the collision.
Women were screaming children were
crying and strong men were wandering
about dazed and helpless. The tracks
were strewn in all directions with half
naked men and women some OF whom
were dead and others seriously injured
ION this same train was Samuel Schu-
bert the well-known theatrical man and
Abe Thalheimer, one OF Mr.. Schubert =
agents They were accompanied by VIII
liam Kline. a New York lawyer and were
on their way TO Pittsburg TO close "A deal
for the lease OF theatre. Mr.. Schubert
was slightly burned and was taken 10 a
hotel with scarcely any clothing Mr..
Kline was ha.tN burned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
CITY OF PAWTUCKET LOSES
SUIT AGAINST ELECTRIC co.

The city OF Pawtucket loses In the suit
Electric company TO recover $3.50 the mu-
ricipality was forced to pay one Ryder
for injuries received by reason OF de-
feet I'm highway due 20 improper work
ON the part OF the electric company De
feudant has given bond In the sum of
$4,000 40 tho city that no damages would
result from It's rehlling holes into which
II had placed pipes.
The defendant claimed that Its liability
was to bc determined by the hond and or.
dinluCe referred 10 IN defendants plea.
I'm an opinion written by Judge Bodgett
the court sustains the defendants claim.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
BEQUEATHED
S6O0,OOO
To POOR

Concord. n. H.. May 1.-THE late John
II Pearson OF Concord left 100000 for the
poor OF this city. the income to be expend-
ed by a board OF trustees composed OF
Clarence T.. carr OF Andover and John +.
Jones and Alvin y. C~oss OF C~Icord' MI
Jones having died. the surviving trustees
have nominated Isaac \ Blodgett or
Franklin. former chief justice OF the SUI
preine court, 10 All the vacancy
Judge Charles r Corning OF the probate
court for Merrmack under powers vested
in hiu by the will. refuses TO confirm the
appointment, declaring IL 20 be his be-
lief that Mr. Pearson wished a majority
OF the trustees 70 be citizens OF Concord.
Counsel for the trustees Will ask the
supreme court for a construction OF the
viii.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
ALLOWANCES
SUED FOR
BY WIVES

Two former wives entered suits in the
common pleas division OF the supreme
-eesrt today to recover allowance made
them by courts during divorce litiga-
ton. Mary II. Wood sues Sanford l..
Wood TO recover $500. The superior
court OF Bristol county, Massachusetts.
ordered Mr.. Wood TO pay plaintiff 50
week from May. 1897. He never paid II
and now owes sl2i2.
Ruth III. Barker. on April %, 1904. got
an order from the appellate division COM
pelling her husband 10 pay her $40 for
expenses and $40 a week for her support.
She claims he did not pay the so nor
the $40 a week. though on the entry of the
final decree In her divorce suit the pay
ment Of $40 week was feaffirmed. She
wants $1,000.
Page. Page & Cushing are counsel for
both plaintiffs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
SAYS HIS BOSS WAS
CAUSE Of HIS INJURY

There are unusual features about the
suit TO recover $1,000 brought by Paolo
Pagan against Grorgio Grassi. The dec
laration charges negligence.
Both men were employed at the Ameri-
can Locomotive Works and IL was the
duty OF the piaintiff TO tend trucks run
on a railway
He says that on March O. 1905, the de-
fendant. who was a boss, dragged plain
tiff from his feet into such dangerous
place that he was caught between the
wheels OF a truck and badly injured.
Pagan spent II days In a hospital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
DIRECTORS HOLD MEETING

There was meeting ~ the board ~ di-
rectors ~ the Society for the Proven
tion of Cruelty 30 children this after
noon. at which time routine matters oc-
cupied the greater part of the time.
There was n full attendance 81 the
members Of the board and the general
agent prescoted HIS report FOR the past
month There were u new cases called %
the attention OF the society There are
now ~ under the care of the society.
Al transferred 90 other homes. institutions
and families and 10 were soaHd- i---
boarding infants without license.
After the transaction OF some other
matters OF minor Importance the session
ended
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
Continued from mage one.

Continued from page One.
on reassembling at 2:15 there came from
the house an act to incorporate the II. +.
Hnrton & Sons Co.. referred TO the com
niittee on corporations.
Also resolution offered adjournmen,
referred 20 the committee on judiciary.
The senate at 2:ls went TO the house
chamber To meet I'm grand committee. ON
returning 10 the senate chamber at 80 y.
p. the chair presented a communication
from the executive appointing Frederick
ii. Jackson, a member OF the commission.
90 relocate the movements on Exchange
place 10 fill vacancy caused by the res
ignation OF r. ". /. Goddard, laid on the
tatle.
Senator LAwton from the committee on
corporations reported back an act to IN
corporate the j. III. Latham Co: passed
In concurrence.
Al 2:35 the senate on motion OF Senator
StineSs took a recess tilI 2.fh
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
TUCKER IS BENEFICIARY
UNDER INSURANCE POLICY

james Tucker Is held by the appellate
division of the supreme court 20 be the
beneficiary under a policy issued by the
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance com
pany. The policy was Issued on the life
of Hervey Pinkham and was for sl9ls oe
Hcrvev Pinkham had assigned the policy
10 his brother Darius in -JSs9 though he
had previously made % payable 20 his
estate. Darius assigned the policy
90 Tucker because 90 an Indebtedness
which continued 10 Darius death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
tcontinued from page Elghtl


''The first intimation / had Of the
wreck" said John 3. Reynolds Of Pitts
burg. a newspaper man, who was going
home from New York. and escaped with
slight injuries. was when ] heard an
awful crash and was thrown out into the
aisle OF the car. I was dazed for a
little time and only realized what had
happened when / felt a woman seize me
and scream. For Gods sake help me-
81 pushed her out OF a window and
fellow passenger handed ont her child
He then left the train and called TO me
90 jump through the window Just then
there was a terrific explosion AS ]
dropped 10 the ground missile knocked
me down. When / recovered my senses,
crawled across the tracks under a
freight train and rolled down the en-
bankment on the other side | WAS In
my night clothes and all my other cloth
ing and belongings were lost,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
C0L0NIST BAPTIST MISSION
ASSN. MEETS AT NEWPORT

Beginning n programe covering four
DAYS clergymen and lay delegates from all
over New England were In Newport today
IN attendance upon the annual session OF
the Colonist Baptist Mission association
held IN the Mount Olvet Baptist church.
feature Of todays meeting was the
annual sermon preached by Rev. W. T..
Amigon OF Springfield. Mass
The delegates were welcome by three
local pastors. Rev. Byron Gunner. n n.
Rev Henry -. Jeter. II. u, and Rev.
Edward A Johnson, n. y
An address on God In History was de-
llvered by Rev. W. VI. Scott
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
MAINE DENTIST A SUICIDE

Cornish. Me. May 1.-THE body Of Dr
F. G Reynolds. the West Newheld dent
ist who disappeared yesterday. was
found today hanging from a halter at
tached 20 n tree e mile from his home.
Or Reynolds had been seriously iu for
three months with a nervous attack. lie
was born at Milton. y H. 81 years ago
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Friday. May y. being a legal holiday,
the library building will he open from 2
to 10 D. m. (as on Sundays). All the de-
partments will be open except the cir
culating department. no books being is
sued for home use; and. elsewhere than
i'm the reference room, they will close at
9 10 m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
LIKE AN EARTHQUAKE

The railway men say the flames reached
the ear filled with powder. There was a
flash and a deafening report. The earth
trembled as In an earthquake all who
were not killed or injured by the eNplo-
sion, fled from the awful scene. The en-
tire wreckage became mass Of flames.
while these explosions continued men who
had bravely gone TO the rescue before the
first explosion die not dare 10 approach
the turning wrc & :IC igh they could hear
the acnnzinC shrinks Of the dNinv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
SOCIAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
BEGINS SESSION AT BOSTON

Boston. Mas u.-Prominent educators
and scientists came TO Boston today 10 at
tend the annual convention OF the Ameri-
can Social Science association which will
continue through Friday and Saturday.
Sessions will be held in Huntington hall
and the Massachusetts Institute of Tech
noogy.
President John Graham Brooks opened
the first meeting today and delivered a
brief address OF welcome TO the delegates
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
SETTLED OUT OF COURT

The case Of John r. Mooney against
the Rhode Island company. the trial ot
which was started Yesterday in judge
Parkhurst's court. was taken from the
Jury today and will he settled ont OF
court Page Page Gushing are at
torneys for the plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
TWENTY PERISH IN
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION

ing tho middle Of the freight train 70
buckle. showing several OF the cars on 10
the west bound passenger tracks.
\ moment later. the express. one Of the
fastest night trains on the road, dashed
into the wreck cars. The next instant
the boiler OF the passenger locomotive eX-
plCded. The wreck took fire and those
who escaped began the work OF rescue
six minutes after the express struck the
freight wreck
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
GAS EXPLOSION AT PARIS

Paris. May 1.-TWO subterranein an gas
explosions occurred here at noon beneath
the Popoulous section of the bouicyutd
st. Bcstapol facing the Place Dcs Arts
St Metiere An enormous hole was open
ed into which ~ passershv fell Nobody
wfs killed. but a number OF persons we're
injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
BANK SUES
DIR. FARRELL
FOR $4,000

The Old National bank has sued John
T. Farrell TO recover $4,000. Suit is based
on promisory notes for 5000 5000. 5000,
s27lS.55. 1890 and S3e55.9O. The $4,000 note
was a joint one in which w IT. Shaw Is
asserted 10 he a Joint maker and the note
for 1856 90 was the joint note Of John T..
Farrell and Louisa Farrell. Defendant
is said 10 have made an unfortunate In
vestment I'm a railroad now I'm process Of
construction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
CHILDREN CAUSE A FIRE;
DWELLING WAS DAMAGED

Box f33 was pulled a. n 90 o'clock this
morning for fire 40 1sts Robinson street
Ar old mattress that had been loft near
house belonging 20 Sigmand Pereu was
se' on fire by children
pamage 20 tho extent OF t35 was done
20 the side of the house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-11
COL. GODDARD RESIGNS
FROM MONUMENT COMMISSION

The resignation of Colonel r. ". /.
Goddard from the commission for tho re-
location OF tho monuments On Providence
was received hy tho governor TODAY and
Lieutenant Governor Frederick II. Jack
son vas named 10 succeed him