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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
DAMAGES
Are NOT
EXCESSIVE

The following decision was .hended down
by Judge Brown in the case of Elizabeth
Myette Us. Pawtucket Street Railway
company;
'"rhe damages awarded OF 1890 are not
excessive. The testimony as 10 how the
accident occurred Is conflicting The
plaintiff testified that at her signal the
car came to a full stop and that she at
tempted 10 alight; that while In the act
Of so doiIHs. the conductor gave two bells
WIN reupOn the car started, throwing heN
TO the ground. In this she is corrobora ed
by two or three other witnesses
Tho conductor. motorman and a con-
siderable number of passengers testify
that she attempted TO leave the car while
il was Stacking up and before IL came to
n fun stop.
THE jury accepted the plaintiffs YER
sion OF the accident. and. whilst the court
might have come 20 a different conclusion
IL tho case had been tried without a Jury
Yet there being evidence to sustain the
verdict. N Will not he disturbed Motion
for new trial denied"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26

dependency has not been revealed. He
had revolver some time ago, but his
father and daughter. fearing he might
harm himself. took IL from him.
He declared at that time he would get
another. as he was about good deal and
al times carried considerable money and
therefore dc not consider himself safe
unless armed
When he left home this morning he ap-
peared I'm unusually good spirits and did
nothing 10 betray his intention OF taking
his own life. He had been dealer In
wood about Olneyville for many years.
selling and delivering wood TO the resi-
dents by the basket and doing n good bus
mess He was very well known and was
well liked.
After the remains were found the au-
thorities were notified. Word was sent
TO the police, the medical examiner and
the coroner. Tho officials went to the
barn. viewed the body and agreed that II
was a clear case of suicide.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26

Keach arose this morning and ate his
breakfast as usual. He was apparently
In good health and spirits. After break
fast he went to the barn in the rear OF
his residence 10 hitch UP his horse as
usual.
Some time later his father went to the
barn and found his sons body laying on
the barn floor. Reach had placed the
muzzle OF a revolver behind his right ear
and then discharged the weapon. Death
must have been instantaneous. as the
bullet had passed through the mans
brain.
The weapon was new one. which
showed no evidence or ever having been
discharged before Reach used II 10 end
his life. But one chamber was empty
Mr.. Reach had been despondent for a
year or more, although what caused the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
ROUGH FAREWELL TO NEGROES
DEPARTING FROM ISTHMUS

New York. Dec 2s.-The report OF a
rough farewell reception OF Panama canal
laborers to negroes embarking from the
isthmian. was given by officers OF the
Panama Railroad company's steamer Al
lianca which arrived here todaw from
Colon.
one OF the setamers hremen was dam
gerously wounded by a revolver shot dur
Ing this celebration The steamer left
her dock AT Colon with a number OF dis
charged negro laborers on board. who
were bound for Gnaugua, Bahama ISL
ands 4 crowd armed with guns and piss
tolls fred continuously IN honor of the
departing negroes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
WILL SEND RECRUITS
DIRECT TO NORFOLK

a new order was received at the naval
recruiting station In Providence this
morning directing that all recruits except
mechanics. are 20 be sent from here dl-
rect to Norfolk. by the Merchants and
Miners steamships Squads will be sent
South Tuesday Thursdays and Saturdays
Men for mechanical ratings will be sent
60 Boston as heretofore. whore their
qualifications will be given a practical
test before they are accepted for service
under the desired ratings. Thirty mon
have been enlisted this month besides 70
who haze passed tho examination and viii
no sworn I'm later. This makes total Of
~ men who ave passed ont of list "
% applicants. The recruiting officers arc
hghly elated az the large percentage OF
applicants who are found qualified for
service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
R[VO[UTIONISTS
KEEP Up BATTLE
AGAINST TROOPS

Moscow Monday Dec 25The insurgents attacked both the
Nchoa today and lively usade ensued
between the mob and the troops.
revolutionary militia arrived here by
Prevo the Moscow Kazan line about
morning. strikers including several
military joined arrivals outside the
adjoining provision whence
they opened troops posted the The latter
exchange the building
held mob n FIRE and burned down.
revoluonss had bcmbarded the Nichoa
the workshops of the Yaroavl railroad detachment
grcnaders returning the fire.
hands of the
and red flags flying from the building.
(Continue ON P Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
ENDS LIFE
WITH A BULLET;
WAS DESP P0NDENT

Herbert Keach aged AS committed suicide this morning by
shooting himself through the head with revolver.
The committed his of
Thornton.
The last time Keach alive he apparently in good
spirits He left where he morning appa
emily intending to hitch up his horses
The leess body discovered by his father who the
barn time later Keach dead when found with bullet
hole through his head
Near the body revolver which had evidently
chased for the purpose for which it used
widower His wife died years ago. He
besides his father, daughter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
BOYS BOOTS STUCK IN
SEEK0NK RIVER MUD

But for the assistance OF carpenter
working nearby a youngster who was
playing near Washington bridge today
would probably have drowned. The boy
was playing on the fats and his boots
sutck In the mud so he was unable IN
move, The tide was coming I'm rapidly and
i'm q short time he would have been en-
gulfed
A carpenter working nearby tried 10
reach the boy with ladder but IL was
not long enough so he jumped into the
water and went to the rescue The boy
was pulled from his perlous position and
taken 10 the office OF John R. White,
where he was cared for until able to go
home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
FALL KILLS
CAPTAIN
OF POLICE

Newburyport Mass. Dec.r 26.-Capt.
Creeden OF the night police force of this
city was killed today by fall from the
railroad bridge at Merrimac street.
Capt Creeden, with other officers. had
boarded train, standing at tfrc-stat4eH
10 arrest some alleged disorderly persons
who vera thought to be on board. Capt.
Creedcn started 10 leave the train by the
last car. which was resting on the bridge.
In the darkness OF the early morning
he walked too near the edge of the struc-
ture. which is not guarded by rail lost
his balance and fell 90 the street below,
up conscious and removed TO a hospital.
where he died shortly afterwards. He
was years old. and leaves a widow and
FIVE children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
VOLCANO REPORTED TO Be
IN VIGOROUS ACTIVITY

San Francisco. Dec. 26-According 20
the passengers who arrived on the liner
savsl in tho Samoan group. Is stu In
vigorous activity.
The glare from the crater NJ night r.
visible. II Is said, az sea many miles
away. and the lava has covered an aera
OF N square miles This motion how has
filled N miles OF n deep valley and -
heading for the seashore. Natives whose
homes are near the beach arc preparing
20 abandon ihir huts and cocoanut
grounds at short notice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26

To prevent imposition upon the city II
Is necessary to put the cemeats through
ar elaborate test, part OF which IS the
vnaking OF the cement into bri1uettes and
/, .bjecting them to a considerabla strain.
= his time the city was fortunate enough
70 get the advantage OF a lot VI tests
r,ade e,y Howard Carson. the Boston tun~
nel ,rglreer who recently awarded big
contact 70 one OF the cements which me
CITY is buying. Knowing that the tests
wolfe be made with goat care by the lios'
ton engineer, who has much iepcndlnS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
CITY AWARDS BIG
Cement CONTRACT

Contracts for be used in the works amounting
$I4ooo awarded local firms today by Commissioner
F. Sade the bids having submitted the
latter part of last week.
bidders H. R. Horton and William M Harris
getting the natural and the latter
that for which is expensive.
Slade says that the cement is thing which
has TO bought greatest because of the with
Portland
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
WOUND
IN SKULL
WAS FATAL

Westbrook. Conn, Dec. 26.-After living
three days with an open wound I'm his
skull, exposing his skull. Hans Treble,
aged Ga. is dead from his inJuies.
Treble was the victim of an assault
by his brother-in-law. Michael Fischer.
who struck him twice on the head with
an axe. the troulole being due 10 Fisch-
er's suspicion that Treble had stolen
n basket OF apples from him Fischer,
who gave himself up after he assault.
v;li now be tried for murder lie is IS
years old,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26

upon the holding power, G 'mmisSiorHr
S!adc had no hesitaucy I'm awarding the
contract according 10 the results OBJ
tanned
There were fully a dozen bidders. who
were In the contest. all outside firms be-
ing represented by local agents and the
hid OF H. r. Horton for furnishing 900
barrels OF natural cement was accept
ed
The quantity Of Portland cement re-
quired is about 1000 barrels which will
cost between $4,000 and Si1. coo and as pre-
viously stated the successful bidder was
William VI Harris, Jr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
ROBBERS BLOW OPEN SAFE
WITH NITRO GLYCERINE

South Barre Mass, Dec 26.JThree hum
dlred dollars in stamps and cash were
taken and $l00 damage was caused 90 the
interior OF the store by three robbers who
broke into the postoffice here today and
blew open the safe with nitro glycerinc.
Three suspicious looking men had been
seen near the scene yesterday and IL is
thought the cine was ,comitted by them
although the police officers have no clew
TO wok upon. The tools used I'm the rob
berry were stolen from the workshops Of
G. r.. Merr at Barre Plains.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
MOORISH WORKMEN AT
TAhGIER GO OUT ON STRIKE

New York Dec. "a cable dispatch
from Tangier says:
Never until yesterday had tho Moor
iqh native workmen gone on strike Hav-
ing received no pay for more than n fort
night, the men employed at the custom
house and the pier ceased work Mon
day.
The first result OF tho strike was that
two French steamships which called here
Sunday. were compelled 10 continue their
voyage TO Marseilles without discharglng
their cargoes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
FIRE IN UNI0NT0Wk HOTEL
CAUSES HEAVY LOSS

Cniontown. Pa. Dec es-Fire early to-
day practically ruined the interior and
contents of the Exchange hotel one of
the leading hoeteries OF this city Tho
fire started about 3 o'clock and the guests
were forced TO fee to the streets in their
night clothes. There was much suffering
on account OF the severe weather
II is not believed that any lives were
lost II is estimated that the loss will
be SEQ 600 with $40 600 insurance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
SHOT and
STABBED BY
ITALIANS

Torrinston, Conn. Dec 2s.-whne at
tempting 10 arrest parry NJ ft1itHr~.
who were hghting Robert hewitt a po-
liceman. was fatally shot and L. s. Hull.
chief ~ police. was stabbed early today.
The fight occurred on East Branch
street. near the Catholic cemetery. about
2 o'clock Eight Italians. excited by
Christmas good cheer. were shooting at
each other when tho police appeared and
the Italians turned their weapons against
them. chief Hull ~ expected TO recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
FIRE AT LITTLE ROCK, ARK,
CAUSED 100000 LOSS

Little Rock, Ark. Dec. None OF the
moe. DISASTROUS firos In tho history or lit
tie Rock. visited this city at an early
hour TINS morning.
with the exception of smal, buildings
on the block bounded by Second. Third.
Louisiana and Centre streets was de-
stroyed. The entire loss Is estimated at
100000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
WILL HAVE HANDSOME SILVER SERVICE

NOrfolk. Va, Dec. 26--The United
states armored cruiser Charleston arrived
al tho Norfolk navy yard today FOR hnish-
ing touches and n few minor repairs be-
fore proceeding early I'm January for
Charleston. 8 c.. whore tho citizens of
that place are 30 present the vessel with
handsome silver service
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
MADE ASSIGNMENT

According to the city hall records today
Abraham Stone Of this city has made
general assignment of his property To
Albert Goldsmith. also Of this city, for
the benefit OF his creditors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
DISCHARGED FROM BANKRUPTCY

John .. Mcwilliams and Charles War.
ren Russell were discharged from bank
ruptcy this morning by Judge Brown In
United States circuit court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
LARGE PART OF TOWN BURNED
WHILE A BLIZZARD RACED

Baker city, ore Dec PA message by
telephone 20 the Democrat from Sumter.
ore. states that Arc last night destroyed
q large part W the town of Upton. 81
miles south Of Sumptor
a blizzard was raging accompanied b.
n heavy snow fall and nearly all the peo-
pie OF Upton are homeless.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
PAINTERS NOTICE
MEMBERS OF [. U., 1876

This to notify yoa that tho next meet
ing. Wednesday. Dec. 9th. IL n summons
one for tho nomination and election
~ officers for the next year. and also
To listen 10 the reports of the Delegates
to the O. a. AZ Memphis.
PETER II SCHOt-LER
Recording Secretary, 1916
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26

The whereabouts Of the fugitive presi.
dent is not known. 1t is generally sup.
posed that he endeavored 10 gain the
coast and embark on board a sloop with
the object OF reaching Puerto Plata. on
the north coast OF Santo Domingo and
there join Governor Perez, who has been
dismissed by the government from the
post of governor Of Puerta Plata, but who
refuses to surrender his office
on the other hands there are those who
Selieve that the president * endeavoring
10 cross San Domingo by land and reach
Monte Christi. on the north coaSt and
west OF Puerto Plata, from which port
it IS not far distant.
Senor Juan T.. Schanez. the former for
eign minister OF Ssnto Domingo. with
the American special commissioners
Commander Albert G. Dillingham;. aud
former Minister Thomas G. Dawson snd
Frederlco Nalasquoz minister Of finance,
on Jan. % last. signed the agreement be-
tween the United States and Santo DO
mingo. providing for the fiscal protec-
torate OF the United States over Santo
Domingo
Washington. Dec. 26.-The secretary OF
war received the following cablegram
from acting comptroller and receiver Of
the Dominican customs, Edwards. dated
at San Domingo:
Carlos F. Morales dissatisfied with cab
met support left capital last night with
few followers. His Intention is said to be
TO Join Jlmenezia In opposition To Hqra-
cistas. Conflict between IN two forces is
imminent, probably vicinity OF San Juan
or vicinity Of Puerto Plata. Carlos T.
Morales may make attempt 20 establish
new capital ana create new cabinet.
Political excitement but without disturb
ance here. Receivership is not affected
yet. George r.. Cotton should be Monte
Cristi Tuesday"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26
TROOPS.
FOLLOW
FUC|T|v

@t.>. :s.r..s .>ss.,..... :>.s.-.-..,...-...~.sc:
&. San Domingo, Republic OF santo (.
&. Domingo Monday. Dec 25.-Follow- {.
Z. ing tho announcement today that /.
q. the president or The republic, Gen. 4.
Z. Carlos F. Morales had left the cap (.
o itsl for an unknown destination q
Z: troops were sent in pursuit Of the l..
o chief magistrate. .
&" What took place after that ca Z:
I. not be definitely determined but it I:
&. is known that a fight took place Q
e, about ten miles from here and It is {.
Z. supposed that Cen Pimentel, the .
o rebel commander. was attacked by 4.
Z. the government troops Z.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-26

Advertise to>wIn. Don't 90 Into
advertising In a hsif-hesrted way.
as N you had no confidence In the
result. Advertising pays. Not
doubt OF It."--orlsenger, In Rhode
Island Advertiser.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-15
CASTALIA

(From our regular correspondent
March IA, 1905.
R.F.Dewey of West Union officiated
Doane sale Tuesday.
There were several from town and
vicinity in attendance at the sale Tues
day.
f. M. Anderson resigned his posi-
tion as mail carrier. His successor is
Frank Stanley.
A. G. Heck of Ossian was a visitor
in town Wednesday.
Miss Ida Holahan came from Cedar
Falls Wednesday to attend institute.
willard Bollman returned to Lime
Springs Wednesday after few days
visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Scott and daugh-
visit Mrs. l.. S. Bush.
DIR. Harrington was Calmar visitor
Thursday.
Mrs. Tice Kneeskern of DEBORAH is
visiting at the SchoOnmaker home.
Little Helen Rathbun is very sick.
w. H. Abfalter.. returned to Cedar
Rapids Saturday. Ed. Glossy has
charge of the depot during his absence.
Mrs. A. R. Thias returned from
Postville Saturday.
Frank. Musser is sick with an attack
of appendicitis.
Geo. Scott and wife went to Cler-
mont to visit, Monday.
Frank Bowers of Lynn Junction is
here visiting his brother Harvey.
Ward NJ. Allen is expected home from
Fayette this week for short vacation.
Ross VIM came down from South
Dakota Friday sick with the grip. He
is convalesoing.
Henry Steffins came from South Da-
kota Wednesday where he has been
working.
The L. A.. S. of the M. E. church will
have market sale consisting of edibles
for Sunday at Haefner's store, March
Is, commencing at 10 80 a. M. Every
body come.
A number of friends surprised A.
O. Tatro at his home Monday evening
in honor of his birthday. Progressive
finch was played and an enjoyable
time was had by all present.
School election was held Monday.
Bert Riggs succeeded Frank Stanley
as one of the directors was the only
change.
The Y.P.C.U. program at the hall
Saturday was indeed fine and was well
attended; receipts $14.
Miss Alma Cupps of Clermont was a
visitor in town last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-15
Meat Producers Association Meeting

A meeting of the Winnesheik county
branch of the Iowa Meat Producers
Association was held in the smaller
court room at the court house yester-
day afternoon, which attracted quite
a large attendance of the better class
of farmers and meat producers from
different sections of the county,. f.
l.. Beard had compiled and read a
very interesting paper. containing
statistics showing comparisons of
freight rates in Iowa with those of
other states, and several of those pre-
sent INDUCED in interesting discus
si9ps of the question. At the meet
ing held when the association was
organized fifteen united with the as
ISOLATION, and yesterday about twenty
more names were added to the list.
The meeting adjourned late in, the
afternoon to meet again ON March
25th.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-15
CLAY HILL
From our Regular Correspondent

From our Regular Correspondent
March -, 1905.
Beautiful weather WEI are having.
Fred Wilson of Preston. MINI. is
visiting at the Gaffney home.
Miss Lizzie Williams has returned
home from school duties at Bluffton.
The Ladies' Whist Club was very
Hospitality entertained at the home Of
Mrs. M. Griebel last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haugen Of Madison
township was visiting relatives in the
neighborhood Tuesday.
The entertainment given by the
young people Saturday evening was
attended by very large crowd.
Mrs. Minnie Dunbar returned to De-
corah Friday after a couple, weeks
visit at the Weplar home. She expects
to make sOjourn in England in the
near future.
Mrs. Jaeger of DEBORAH was a guest
at the home Of her sister Mrs. M.
Griebel last Tuesday
The auction sale at John Gaffney's
is billed for the 18th.
The Misses Amy Nelson and Amy
Dunning of DEBORAH were guests at the
A. Grenna home Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Tilla Larson returned to her
home at Canoe Sunday.
Miss Leah Brown and Miss Doven-
berg spent couple days of last week
in DEBORAH.
Miss Mabel Nelson returned to her
home in DEBORAH Sunday after teach
ing very. successful. term of school.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-15
RIDGEwAY.
(From the ReyieW.

Mrs. Amund Hovden was Cresco
caller the first of the week.
Samuel Magnus was transacting
business at the county seat Monday
and Tuesday.
Miles McGovern made an over Sun
day visit with his family at Jackson
Junction.
James Benda, of Spillville, spent a
few days the first of the week with
Albert Soukup and wife.
@. T. Trytten departed for Bows
and Cedar Rapids Tuesday evening on
a business and pleasure trip.
Miss Nettie Fjose returned home
from DEBORAH yesterday, where she
had been visiting relatives the past
week.
Freeman Anderson, accompanied by
Hans Melasas and Magnus Freeburg,
of DEBORAH, left for Leavings, Alberta,
Canada, Tuesday noon.
Seymour Fosse visited friends at
Calmar the first of the week.
M. @. Maricle is enjoying a visit
from his sister, Mrs. Sarah Huff of
Oregon, this week.
Ed. Butz and Charlie Boucher and
wife departed for Covour S. D., yester-
day. They shipped a car of goods
from here, and are going to try their
luck at farming.
Miss Bertha Wildman of CrescO. is
visiting her brother, John Wildman,
this week.
Ed. Kratz visited with his sister at
DEBORAH Monday and Tuesday of this
week.
Yesterday afternoon Elmer Ringoen
was thrown from horse. which be-
came frightened by the train and
started out on a run. The fall rem
dered him unconscious, and up to the
time of closing the forms we had not
learned as to whether his condition
was serious or not.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-15
When Maw's Away.

Say, but I've had dandy time,
Since bout a week ago.
My NAV has gone to Omaha,
t. some kind a. club, you know.
When she said couldn't go with her,
/ never wuz SO glad,
Cause l can have a lot more fun
When l stay home with my dad.
We eat down at the restaurant,
There's just my paw N me;
Paw lets me have just everything
Mince pie N coffee N tea,
Err anything; but if NAV knew
Bout all the stuff / ct
She'd chuck me full nv castor oil
Till my hole insides wuz wet.
I haven't had to take bath
Since maw's been gone away;
An paw, he lets me have the kids
Gum down at mite an stay.
We have some dandy pilli-fites,
IN play games n have shows.
We don't hat to ware no oil mite
gowns,
Only jist our under close.
But maw's comm home tonite;
IN I'm gon to try an see
until she goes away agen)
Jist how good can be.
l CESS she'll think that I've reformed
But l wonder what she d say
If she knew about the way act
When she ez gone away.
Norman Hall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-03-15
SPIELVILLE.
From our regular correspondent

(From our regular cc-respondent.)
March Is, 1905.
Fannie Kulish of Marion is home
on brief visit.
Joe Tuchek and Joe Cibuzar were
DEBORAH callers Thursday.
Miss Emma Citek of Calmar spent
Monday at her parental home.
Dr. Horton of FIT Atkinson was a
professional caller in our vicinity Fri
day.
Miss Minnie Gladium Sundayed at
Calmar with friends.
Mrs. J. Bernatz was at DEBORAH last
week visiting friends.
Mrs. H. Peterson came from Monona
last week for an over Sunday visit
with her parents.
Lewis Nemetz returned to Austin
Wednesday after short visit with re-
latiyes here.
Joe Tuchek resumed his work again
at Calmar Saturday, after a weeks
visit with friends and relatives.
The dances Monday and Tuesday
evening were we'll attended.
Mrs. F. Kovarik was Cresco cal
Ter this week.