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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-24

forfeiture for or on account OF tho re-
spective transactions matters or things,
or any or either OF them, which or any or
either Of thom, which are in said indict-
ment, or any count thereof. In hat be-
half mentioned and charged against this
defendant I'm manner and form as said In
said indictments n respective counts
thereof charged against the defendant.
wherefore, he prays judgement and that
By the Court here no may be dismissed
and discharged from said premises In said
Indictment, and each count thereof spec
fled"
Samuel A. Nc Roberts. agent OF Armour
e. Co, fled a separate plea, in which he
seeks immunity because he testified before
tho grand jury which afterward returned
an Indictment against him.
Under a Federal statute ~ is alleged no
person shall be prosecuted In case IN
which he testified, ~ he r. compelled 10
testify against himself. This plea f. held
To- be good by many. and although Il viii
he vigorously attacked by the Governent.
ia il declared there Is n likelihood OF the
quashing of the indictment I'm the case OF
McRoberts.
The other pleas are not held 20 be 90
great Importance by the Government.
District Attorney Morrison has not yet
decided what action to take In regard 70
them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-24
The News Of the State

which social exercises were engaged in
By the members present.
Rehearsals for the cantata, Joseph
Prince OF Egypt" are 10 be held every
evening this week but Saturday. Con
ductor Newton Is 10 give the principals
and chorus a thorough drilling previous
10 the first program. next Monday even
Ing. oct. ~. The scenery for tho pro-
duction is To arrive this week and dress
rehearsals Will he held the latter part
Of the week. The seats arc selling
rapidly and the AFFAIR Will undoubtedly
prove a great success.
Superintendent Of Highways Seymour
has a gang OF workmen cleaning the high
ways OF leaves and making necessary
repairs 10 the roadbed after the recent
heavy rain. During the recent storm the
crosswalks at some streets were covered
with several inches OF mud, and an enort
Is 10 be made 10 raise the crosswalks so
as not 10 have a repetition OF this trouble.
Notices have been posted around town
notifying the voters OF n canvassers
meeting TO be held I'm the town clerks
office on Tuesday, Nov. 3D.. The voting
lists will be canvasSed for the election or
state officers on Wednesday. Nov. 3.
Mr.. Frank Davoll and family OF oyster
Bay. Long land, Is visiting relatives IN
Warren for a few days.
Business at all OF the local mills and
factories is brisk at present, and a fun
quota OF help are employed. Shipments
are good and large invoices or materials
are being received. consigned TO the va
rious manufacturing concerns. Tbs busi-
ness men OF the town report trade as fair
ly good.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-24

Sullivan said. was a deputy sheriff n
that he was under arrest.
He was told not 10 make a scene" for
arrangements had been made 10 procure
bail. Mr.. Winchester was handouffed 20
Mr.. Sullivan and placed In Mr.. Zoller's
automobile. and with Mr.. j. r.. McGwlnn
taken to the home OF a friend. who posi-
lively refused 10 40 on Mr.. Winchester
bond. Mr.. Winchester pleaded TO 20
home and see his wife and daughter. This
Is what the villains" wanted, but did not
let Mr.. Winchester think so. The auto
was then headed for his home and here
he found the Mayors club awaiting him.
with a little fnore "jollying" the Hon.
c.. Il. Pierce. who holds the position Of
admiral OF the club, presented Mr.. Win
chester with a beautiful regulation flag
on behalf of the club. Mr.. Winchester
was too full to respond.
The party then went 20 MIR. Win
chester's new hall. where he found that
a handsome flagstaff had been placed on
his building and on this Capt. John
Mechan broke open the flag
As the flag opened 20 the breeze Mr..
Charles Severance OF Turner avenue fred
a salut from the cannon used at Crescent
Park and Charles Dean manipulated a
huge searchlight from the platform Of
the depot. The incident was witnessed by
one OF the largest gatherings ever seen
in the square and three hearty cheers
were given for the flag and three more for
Mr.. Winchester, who has always done all
that was possible for tho welfare OF
Riverside Those who took part I'm this
pleasing Incident were Captain John Nee
han, Hon. c. T.. Pierce, John r. Hurley,
Robert ii. Tobin, ]. J. sullivan. Daniel l..
Hagan. Charles III. RonIer. Charles Il.
SaFtell,L GhsFlesLH-GaFdner.- Jameg-H
Crawford. z. s. Luther. Ira ID. Com and
George II. Johnson. Mrs. and Miss Win
chester, who had been let into the affair
early in the day. had "A very tempting
luncheon I'm readiness for the party.
Riverside lodge, Knights OF Pythias, will
dedicate Winchester's hall this evening
with a grand ball. and the indications are
that the hall Will not be large enough 20
hold those who wish 20 take part IL this
auspicious occasion.
The committee from st. Brenden's
Catholic church, h are arranging for A
concert TO be given I'm the town hall,
Monday evening, will meet in the vestry
OF the church this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-24

To be lured from ones nome and hreside
INTO Massachusetts. and then 10 be lured
back into the city Of Providence 10 be
arrested and carted about the city and
town OF East Providence in search OF
$4,000 bail, when the victim was fully
aware that he was not guilty OF the
slightest misdemeanor, was the fate OF
the Hon. Levi s. winchester OF this place.
on Saturday morning he received a tele-
gram from his brother-in-law. Charles 3.
Sartell. OF Shrewsbury, Mass. 10 come at
once TO that town. Mr.. Winchester. be-
lieving that his relative and friend was
I'm trouble, at once went 20 that place, and
with Mr.. Winchester went an old friend.
The result OF the hurried call was n
fishing trip. and Mr.. Winchester was
coaxed 10 remain until yesterday noon
time. lie arrived In the city at I O'Clock
and was taken TO the oricc ~ a we'll
known politician. where he Was held I'm
bondage for an hour. At 5 o'clock he
was told 10 report at the office OF ]. j.
sullivan OF East Providence. and there
was introduced 20 A. r. Zoller. who. Mr..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-24
WARREN.

Tho Circle Jacques Cartier society
closed a successful fair at Armory hall
last night. A street parade was held.
headed by the Harmony band, John
O'Brien. leader, and = number OF local
and out-of-town military companies and
societies were in line. The parade
marched over the principal streets Of the
town, and at the return Co the hall
Dancing was enjoyed until a late hour.
music being furnished by Eddy and
O'Brien's orchestra.
The Massasoit club nave completed ar
rangements for n select social To be held
In the town hall on Wednesday evening.
Oct. 25th. over 600 invitations have been
cent out and the society expects that the
social will prove a great success. The
committee OF arrangements are William
Seymour. Clarence Il. Con. Frank w.
Kennedy. John Anderson and Kirkland
Welside. Music for dancing will be fur
nished by the Straight Brothers orchestra
81 Bristol. r. T.
The semi-monthly meeting Of Msssasoit
council. Royal Arcanum. was held az odd
Fellows hall last night. The usual
routine OF business was transacted, after
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-24
PAWTUXET.

Last night was the closing event OF the
successful season at Rhodes-on-the-Paw-
tuxet for dancing. when a hop was held
in the big casino that was very we'll at
tended.
1t was a season OF six months. lackins
but "A night. and the orchestra last night
was obliged to encore nearly every mum
Der. so 10th were the dancers 10 stop.
Some extra music was given during the
dancing, and Claud w. Spary of Fay's
band gave trombone solos, playing Come
Down, My Evening star" by the late
John Stromberg. and Star Of My Life
by Edward w. Corliss OF this city. Fred
eric Zambarano OF this city played ssxo
phone solos. 1t was the end OF what
IS announced as the most successful sea
son at Rhodes since the casino was the
feature, eight seasons ago.
Fred r. Johnson gave his friends and
relatives a shock yesterday by losing con-
seriousness for a short time while with
several members OF tho Texutwap club.
lie made n speedy recovery, however, and
was able TO he out last night.
Considerable speculation as to the iden-
tity Of the owner Of the boat who was
seen by Capt. Frank Massard Sunday.
helpless, I'm a skin under full sail. Capt.
Frank Colwell found the man lying face
downward I'm the moving boat in several
inches OF water and brought him ashore.
Without disclosing his Identity or the
reason for his condition, the. man went
Of toward the boulevard and was lost
20 sight In the shrubbery.
The fleet OF tho yacht club is dwindling
daily now and but II boats were left today
OF all sizes. where there had been about
Q hundred a few weeks ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-24

Have you feune somethlna7 Advertise
II In ~ News. Yov may Get a revare
and the sd. costs nothfna.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-24
PAWTUCKET.

The Democrats ave named city council
tickets In the Second, Fourth and Fifth
wards.
A man who later gave the name Of
John Chores and claimed he resided In
Central Falls was struck by the train
which he was waiting to board at the
local depot Of tho New York. New Haven
and Hartford railroad last evening.
Chores. with a companion, was waiting
for the 6:15 train for Providence. and had
walked nearly 10 the easterly end OF the
train shed on the depot side OF the track
The two were standing near the edge of
the platform, ana Chores evidently mis-
Judged the distance. for, as the train
rolled into the station, a corner of the
car struck his shoulder. hurting him back
to the platform. Although partially
stunned, he did not appear to be greatly
injured. and Vas helped train
anil left for Providence. on arrival there
he was taken 10 the Rhode Island hospi-
tai, and his injuries were dressed. His
legs had several contusions and there were
decorations on his arms, but none is con-
sidered serious.
The fair and carnival OF Pawtucket
aerie. No. 7es. f. q. f., was opened in
Music hall last evening with a good at
tendance. The hall was prettily decorated.
bunting of red and white, with the ma
tional colors, being used TO a large ex-
tent. The balcony rail was draped and
the boxes n Booth were decorated In
harmony.
The booths are located I'm the two side
boxes and on the stage. while a portion
OF tho latter is occupied by Oxley's or
chestra OF eight pieces. which furnishes
the music for the dancing. This was a
feature last evening, the selection meet
ing with the appreciation OF all.
Thomas Burns was bound over by Judge
Tuck to the grand Jury for an alleged as
sault on Charles Provincel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-24
OLNEYVILLE.
Russian and Mexican Wander.
ers Pass En- Route for Boston
gypsy Prophesled the Money
Troubles Correctly. Notes.
olneyvife branch OF the Providence
News at Heffernan's New Store. Is
Hartford avenue. Telephone D-West.

A crowd of men, women and children
passed through the square yesterday
morning and they were without doubt
the hardest and most poverty stricken
looking lot that ever set a foot on Olney-
Vile soil. The party numbered 20 and
consisted Of four men. three women and
IL children. They took possession Of tho
old gypsy grounds on the summit OF SUN
set avenue hill.
Yesterday Mounted Patrolmsn Frank
Iuby called upon them and learned that
they were Russians and Mexicans. They
appeared 10 be without funds and all
that could be found I'm the way OF a place
10 sleep were two small tents. The chill
dren are practically without clothing. and
A. Is the opinion OF those who saw them
that II would he an excellent plan for
the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
10 Children TO step In and sec 20 IL that
the little ones were properly clothed.
What they have i'm the way Of clothing
no tidy ~housekeeper would use 10 wipe
a stove. The leader OF the tribe I'm broken
English informed Patrolman Luby that
they were en- route for Boston.
TOLD Her THE TRUTH.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Ferrantl of 81
Hithust street was called upon by a gypsy
who succeeded in getting her 20 have her
fortune told. Ii cost the thrifty house
keeper $l7.25 Ia have the future revealed
20 her. a portion OF which was only too
true. for the willy gypsy told her that she
would very soon have trouble over money
matters. The dark skinned fakir had not
more than got out OF sight when Mrs.
Ferrsnti had trouble over money mat
%ters.' for the s17 which she had tucked
away in the waist of her dress was miss
ing.
The woman or the s17 could not DO
found. so Mrs. Ferranti wendell her way
70 the Chaffee street police station. where
che told her tale OF woe.
GOT HIS DOG BACK.
George Leonard Of Plainheld street was
made happy yesterday morning by the re-
turn OF his aluable hound dog that was
stolen from him by a Gypsy about a week
ago. TIL dog was found by some OF Mr..
Ieonard's friends In the town OF Foster.
The men were on their way home and
met tho Gypsies. and knowing Mr..
Leonsrd's dog took It away from them,
but not without considerable difficulty,
and II was only by telling the leader
that the entire party would be placed
under arrest IL they did not give up tho
dog that they consented.
GENERAL MENTION.
Just before IL o'clock last night the $500
chariot at the Chaffee street police sta
ton was kept on the bound. and as a re-
suit the names OF four individuals were
written on the slate at the station and
charged drunkenness was written
"forninst" their names.
Manufacturers lodge OF Odd Fellows
will meet this evening and make arrange
ments for an athletic exhibition that is
90 be given by the athletic classes OF the
Young Mems Christian association.
Perseverance lodge, knights OF Pythias.
will meet This evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-24

SPECIAL
PLEA FILED

Chicago, oct. 4-Declaring that testi-
mony the packers were complied TO pro-
duce before the Secretary OF Commerce
and Labor was used by United States
District Attorney Morrison IN obtaining
an Indictment against the packers. ana
alleging that inasmuch as the same issues
as mentioned in the indictment were
raised and disposed or IN an INJUNCTION
writ issued by Federal Judge Grosscup.
the packers. who are under Federal in
dictment here charged with illegal con-
spiracy. attacked yesterday again the IA
nous so-called Beef Trust" process. A
special plea I'm. bar and an additional
special plea In bar were filed by counsel
for the packers. The nature OF the special
plea In bar was q surprise 10 tile Govern
ment officials. although they were aware
Of what would be pleaded In the additional
plea, the issuance OF an Injunction by
Judge GrossCup.
The special plea sets up assertions con-
corning Investigations by the Commission
er OF Corporations and alleges that the de-
PENDANT were compelled TO testify and to
produce certain data, and that thereafter
the matter was submitted TO the President
OF the United States and finally TO the
United States District Attorney here. and
that the District Attorney used the ma
terial In seeking indictments against the
defendants Because OF these alleged
facts the defendants ask that the IN
dictment be dismissed.
NOT To PROSECUTE.
Tho plea filed yesterday maintains that
bv the prosecution OF the Grosscup injunc-
ton and the entry OF n final decree by the
Supreme Court. "the said United states %
America did finally and fully elect to pur-
sue the remedy and not 20 prosecute those
defendants respectively for or on account
Of tho said supposed engaging IN the sup
posed conspiracles which are I'm said In
.a unaH ~ -
them" and that of this they respectively
put themselves upon the country
The special plea I'm bar declares that the
Efty-eighth Congress OF the United States
passed a resolution. directing the Secre-
tary OF and Labor to investi-
gate the causes Of low prices I'm beef cat
tie and the alleged unusually large mar
gin between cattle prices and the cost OF
dressed meat 10 the consumer. The Sec
~porations TO make a diligent investigation.
which, IL In alleged In the plea. he did. His
investigation included among other things
transactions. matters and things averred
I'm the indictment.
This investigation was pushed IN the
following cities among others. Chicago.
South Omaha, Kansas City. Mo, Sioux
City, Forth Worth. 81 Joseph. Mo-, Los
Angeles and East st. Louis, Ill. The
special plea concludes with the following
statement:
NOT OF GREAT IMPORTANCE.
And this defendant AYERS and submits
that under and BY the laws ~ the United
states in this behalf, because OF the prem
ises aforesaid. this defendant cannot be
prosecuted or subjected TO any penalty or
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-10-24
TOXIC GIVES NOTABLE WELCOME
TO OFFICERS AND MEN OF FLEET

Toxic. oct. 2i-Noon-Tokio's reception
today to officers and men OF the COM
blned fleet, was a most notable affair.
The day was extremely fine and the pub
lie enthiasm was unparalleled. The pro-
cession moved from tho shimbasd Rail-
way station at Uyeno Park along the
crowded street. The air was rent with
~thunderous cheers.
Admiral ToEo's carriage was profusely
decorated with flowers and the public
feeling toward MIN was next only in
warmth 10 that shown the emperor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26
NOTICE OF CONTEST.

Department OF the Interior. U. $. Land
Office, Duluth, Mimi, April "a. 1905.
A sufficient. affidavit of contest having
been filed in this Office by Geo. Westcott. of
Ely, Mimi. Contestant. against the home
stead entry No. 1882. made July IL. 1902. for
the E1a OF SEA of section ~ township 60 N
II. west of 4th p. m. made by Andrew II.
RonTeSeno. Contestee, in which it is alleges
that said Contestee never made any improv-
ments upon said land. nor did he reside
thereon at any time and has long since
wholly abandoned the same. and that said
alleged absence from said land was not que
to his employment in the army or navy OF
marine corps of the United States. as a pri-
vate soldier. officer. seaman or marine. dur
ing the war with Spain. or during any other
war in which the United States may have
been engaged:
Said parties are hereby notified to appear
and offer evidence touching said allegations
before the Register and Receiver of this Of
flee at Duluth, Mimi. on June Sth. 1905, at
10 o'clock a. m. of said day.
The said contestant having. in a proper
affidavit filed April "A, 1905. set forth facts
which show that after due diligence, per-
sonal service of this notice can not be made.
it is hereby ordered and directed that such
service be made by the due and proper pub
location of said notice.
SO VIM. E. CULKIN. Register.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26
New Fast Time to Southern Cali
fornia.

The NORTH WESTERN LINE, in con-
nection with lines from Kansas City
now offers better and more frequent
service to Los Angeles for travellers
from Head of the Lakes aud the
Twin Cities than ever before, with
through time as follows;
Night train leaves Minneapolis T.. 80
P. NJ, st. Paul 800 P. M. Arrive
Omaha 7.05 A. M. and Kansas City
4.OOP. M.
Leave Kansas City s.4OP. NJ. Ar
rive Los Angeles $50 A. M. the third
day. -
Day train leaves Minneapolis 9.10
A. NJ, st. Paul $40 A. M. Arrive
Council Bluffs 9.45 P. M, Kansas
City 10 A. M.
Leave Kansas 10.40 A. M. Arrive
Los Angeles 2.45 P. NJ. the third day.
Cafe and Parlor car on day train,
Twin Cities to Omaha. Buffet Sleep
ing car on night train to Kansas City
and dining car on both trains from
there to Los Angeles.
Sleeping car Accommodations should
be reserved in advance at 302 West
Superior St. Duluth, Mimi, or ad-
dress City Ticket Agent
GEO. M. SMITH. Genl. Agent.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26
Order To Examine Accounts. Etc.

Special Term, May 25th, 1905
State of Minnesota, &C
County of st. Louis ."
In the matter of the Estate OF Doroo thea
Stoll. deceased:
On reading and filing the petition OF E.
L! COwen. Administrator of the estate
of Dorothea Stoll deceased. representing.
among other things. that he has fully ad-
ministered said estate. and praying that a
time and place be fixed for examining. settl-
ing and allowing the final account Of his
administration: and for the assignment Of
the residue OF said estate to the parties en-
titled thereto by law.
IT'S ORDERED. That said account be ex-
amined, and petition heard by this Court,
on Monday. the 10th day Of June A. d. 1905.
at ten O'Clock a. m. at the Probate Office in
the Court House in the City of Duluth in
said County.
AND 1T IS FURTHER ORDERED, that notice
thereof be given to all persons interested,
by publishing copy of this order Once in
each week for three successive weeks prior
to said day of hearing in the Ely Miner
weekly newspaper printed and published at
Ely, in said County.
Dated at Duluth. Mimi, the 18th day OF
May, A. D., 1905.
By the Court
J. B. MIDDLECOFF.
Seal.l 5-26 SO Judge of Probate.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office. Duluth.
MINI.
March 25th, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of Congress of June 8. 1878, entitled
"An act for the sale of timber lands in
the states of California, Oregon, Neya-
da and Washington Territory" as ex-
tended to all the Public Land States by
act of August 4. 1892.
Leander Ullakka, of Ely, county OF ST.
Louis. State of Minnesota, has this day til
cd IN this Office his sworn statement No. lOl36
for the purchase of the So OF SEA OF sec.
2. TIP. 63 N, r. IL w. 4th p. m.
And will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes. and to establish his claim
to said land before Geo. Wescott U. S. Com
missioner. at his office at Ely, Mimi, on Fri
day, the 9th day of June, 1905.
He names as witnesses: John Kangas.
Oscar Ullakka. Matt Tulin and Walter
Ayala. all of Ely. MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this Of
fee on or before said 9th day of June, 1905,
VIM. e. CULKIN. Register.
Sal 6-2
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

State of Minnesota. SIS.
County of st. Louis,
In Probate Court,
Special Term, April 18th, 1905.
In the matter of the Estate Of Louis
Sletten, deceased:
WHEREAS An instrument in writing. pur-
porting to be the Last Will and Testament
of Louis Sletten deceased, late of said
County. has been delivered to this Court;
AND WHEREAS, Pauline Sletten has filed
Herewith her petition. representing, among
other things. that said Louis Sletten died in
Olmsted County on the 18th day of April,
1905 testate, and that said petitioner is the
EXecutoriX named in said Last Will and
Testament, of Louis Sletten and praying
that the said instrument may be admitted
to probate. and that letters Testamentary
be issued thereon to Pauline Sletten.
IT Is ORDERED. That the proofs of said in
Strument. and the said petition. be heard
before this Court. at the Probate Office in the
City Of Duluth. in said County, on Monday
the 22nd day of May, A. ID. 1905, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon. when all persons interested
may appear for or contest the probate of
said instruments;
AND 1T is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice
of the time and place of said hearing
be given to all person interested by
week for three successive weeks prior
to said day of hearing in the ELY MINER.
weekly newspaper, printed and published
In the City of Ely in said County
Dated It Duluth, Minnesota, the 2Sth day
of April, AID. 1905.
By the Court,
[Seal.l j. b, MIDDLECOFF,
I A. j. THOMAS. Judge of Probate.
Atty. for Petitioner. 4-28 5-12