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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
A MUCH
MARRIED
COUPLE

Mrs. Edith Rebecca Maynard Fish,
music teacher. formerly OF Providence,
but now OF $50 North street, Pittsneld,
Mass has had the unusual experience
OF being married twice within three
months the second time TO her first hus-
band, Thomas Fish OF this city. from
whom she supposed she had been legally
divorced before marrying Walter Briggs
Johnson. also OF this place.
Last night she declined 20 tell the
grounds on which the divorce was based
or the judge who granted II. She is
about IS years cid.
Early last year Mrs. Fish applied for
a divorce in the courts OF this state. after
having been married for IA years
She retained a local law frm and a
decree nisi was secured. The law pro-
vides that the divorcee shall wait six
months before marrying after the decres
nisi is granted. so Mrs. Fish waited until
May last when she was married t.
Mr.. Johnson by the Rev. Fred II. DEM
ing in Chatham, y. Y.
About a week later, after returning
10 Pittsheld, Mrs Fish, who was then
known as Mrs. johnson and whose name
as such appears in the Pittsfield directory.
says she received word from her attor-
ney tnat ncr divorce tfofn flsn Was not
absolute and her marriage 20 Johnson was
irregular. She claims the attorneys fail
ed 10 file ? motion to make the divorce
absolute and her dilemma was caused by
their negligence; but such n motion Is
never made. When the six months ex-
pire the counsel prepare a final decree
which is duly entered
Mrs. Fish then wrote 10 her first hus-
band 70 come 10 Pittsfield at once. He
went She asked hun TO forgive and for
get. She told him she would nullify the
divorce proceedings by n romarriage and
Urged that for the sake OF their daugh-
ter, IL years old. and her father and
mother he should accept
Mr.. Fish complied and on Aug I Mr..
and Mrs. Fish were reunited by the Rev.
Creighton r. Story OF the First Bap-
tist church, Albany, n. Y. They are
now living happily in the $1,000 house
bought last spring by Mrs. Fish near
the fashionable Maplewood hotel
Johnson returned 20 this city heart
broken and is said TO be seeking re-
dress.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
A MOST HOPEFUL SIGN

The Associated Press cable from St
Petersburg announcing that Mr.. Meyer
the American ambassador TO Russia. had
had an audience with the emperor at
Peterhof this morning is considered here
one Of the most hopeful signs which has
thus for developed in connection with the
presidents efforts to bring the belliger-
ents 10 compromise.
That the president should have asked
Mr.. Meyer 10 make a personal appeal to
the emperor in his name. for II could be
little less than that, shows how terribly
in earnest the president is. And by
those who understand the situation at st.
Petersburg the possible good results Of
such direct appeal are fully appreciated.
1t was at such a personal audience with
Mr.. Meyer that the emperor gave his con.
sent TO send plenipotentiaries TO the pres
ent conference.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
NO PREDICTIONS VENTUReO

Berlin, Aug 23.-The foreign office looks
upon the possibilities of peace as more IA
vorable today than they were yesterday
but no predictions are ventured. The in
crease OF confidence rests upon indica-
tions Of Japanese forbearance and upon
President Roosevelt's influence which is
felt at both Toxic and ST. Petersburg.
Reports from st. Petersburg. however
are not hopeful. The Russian government
might admit all points except payment
OF the Japenese war expense, but the
foreign office has been informed from ST.
Petersburg that Russia will not consent
TO pay one rouble in the form OF in.
d.mnity.
The Bourse today felt the influence OF
Londons greater optimism
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23

AT LARGE
IN NEWARK

Newark, n. j., Aug 2S.-Escaping from
a cage in which she was confined with her
mate. a full-grown lioness caused a panic
among 5000 persons last night IN Electric
Park. The cage was a cup-shaped struct-
ure, in which a performer known rs Tour
billion does a circle whirl above real live
lions"
The lioness. known as Louise. made her
escape about 10 o'clock, just after Tour
billions act had come to a premature fin-
ish. She was recaptured alive about two
hours later.
Tourbillons exhibition is given In the
open, a short distance from a row of
falirs booths The people crowded close
around the cage except on one side. where
there was not a good view OF the lions.
The act went on well until, by some ac-
cident the rider was thrown from his
wheel, which fell TO the bottom of the
cage where the lions were He grabbed
one OF the ribs of the structure, Chamber
ed out through a small opening or door
way and dropped TO the ground.
keeper went into the cage TO get the
wheel. AS he started TO drag IL out the
lioness sprang on his back He managed
TO shake her off and as he did an assistant
opened the door by which he had entered.
Like fash the lioness sprang out OF the
doorway
The crowd had stepped back as the
keeper entered the cage, and from the
doorway there was an open space through
the crush OF people. Through this space
the big beast bounded heading for the
western side OF the park.
Instantly shouts and screams arose, ana
the terrified crowd rushed pell nell for
the park exit TO the north. People fell
over each other I'm the mad stampede. A
number OF women tainted and lay on the
ground until they were carried of.
Meanwhile the lioness hid herself In n
dark space between several buildings and
the high board fence which forms the
western boundary OF the park
Soon a formidable array OF men with
weapons had drawn themselves up In
semicircle around the place where the
lioness was known TO be. Once or twice
she showed herself and was promptly
greeted with a hail OF bullets
When II became evident she did not
intend TO come out. the shipping cage.
in which she and her mate were brought
to the park was brought out and showed
up close 10 her hiding place.
She was finally cornered between a
building and n fence. A man went be-
hind her with n torch. and waving It
close TO her scared her into the cage.
The keeper slammed the door and her lit
tic outing was at an end.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The japanese refoated the Russian tor
pedo boat destroyer Stint at Port Arthur
yesterday.
The Glenview golf clubs open tourna-
ment at Chicago started today with but So
entries, including golfers from Massachu-
setts and Alabama. The weather was
ideal.
The steamer Teutonic from LIVERPOOL
and Queenstown was in communication
by wireless with the Siasconset station ri
/ a m. when 10 miles east OF Nantucket
lightship.
The national convention of municipal
electricians convened at Erie today Dele.
gates from all parts Of the country are in
attendance and the program includes dis
cussion OF many important topics.
The big breaker OF the Greenough Red
Ash Coal company at Marion Heights,
near Shamokn. Pa, was burned today.
The breaker cost $1,000; insured for $1,000
Five hundred men and boys are thrown
out OF employment.
The session OF the New York state His
torical society were concluded today at
Lake George The feature OF the after
noon session was the annual address The
Democratic Ideal In History" by Milton
Reed OF Fall River, Mass.
The British schooner Marguerite Of
Yarmouth y $. bound from Edgewater.
n. j.. for Yarmouth. with coal. which
grounded on West Chop last night foated
on the early morning tide and proceeded
for her destination. The vessel was appar.
entity uniniured
The first business session Of the central
committee of the International Sunday
School association. which is 10 meet at
Clifton. Mass. during the next three DAYS
was held this forenoon with w n. Harts-
horn presiding The committee has
charge " the work OF $4,000 Sunday
schools In the United States and Europe
Mexico the West Indies and other ports
Of the world. the membership OF which
Aggregates about ~ 900 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23

A NEST OF
CONTACION

New Orleans. Aug. 23.-While the fever
in New Orleans is submitting TO control
the situation in the country districts is
less promising, and both the state board
OF health and the marine hospital service
now have their hands full trying TO send
adequate assistance 10 the settlements
which are struggling with the disease.
The worst nest thus far discovered is
that at Leeville near the mouth OF Bayou
La Fouche, where nearly two-thirds OF a
settlement OF 800 people has been infected
and where a number OF deaths have oc-
Cured
Meantime hopefulness continues to per-
wade New Orleans The number OF new
cases Is slightly declining.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
VERMONT KNIGHTS OF
PYTHIAS IN SESSION

Burlington, VT. Aug 25.-The 18th an
hual eonventio7 OF the Vermont Grand
lodge. Knights OF Pythias, opened today
IN the Company I armory. Two hundred
and hfty delegates and a number OF
Grand lodge officers from various parts
OF New England are IN attendance as
h also Supreme Grand Chancellor G. NJ
epidley OF indianapolis
The session today will be devoted 20
routine business and during the after
moon the election OF officers viii take
place tonight. there will be a banuuet
at which the visiting Grand lodge Officers
will be the guests OF the Vermont lodge
Tomorrow will be the field day OF the
uniform rank. A number of the members
OF that order arrived here today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
EXT RA.
y O'CLOCK.
AGAIN SEEK
A WRIT OF
MANDAMUS

Counsel for John NJ. Macdonald have
applied 10 the superior court Tor a writ
OF mandamus against Coroner Eugene II.
Lincoln. This Is the second petition, as
one was denied BY Judge Baker ytster-
day.
The petition filed today recites the
main facts related In the former petition.
Macdonald is held on a complaint charg-
ing him with being responsible for the
death Of Ella Stanley. a child. Macdon-
DAY the case was continued in the district
bid is mikman. Yesterday the case
was continued in the district court to
lSept. 6.
Additional matters stated IN the second
petition are that the coroner has heard
all the witnesses, that he is unreasonably
delaying his report, that the rights OF the
petitioner are infringed, the delay work
ing 10 the manifest prejudice Of petitioner.
who still stands wrongfully accused OF
rhe death OF Ella Stanley.
Macdonalds counsel claim the right TO
inspect the report Of the coroner. And
the petitioner declares that the coroner
IS wilfully and without cause delaying the
performance OF his legal duties In this
Important matter.
Judge Baker yesterday denied the pc
t,tion. argument on which was had last
Saturday on the sworn affidavit OF the
coroner that the inquest was not finished.
Macdonald's counsel now ask for a writ
commanding the coroner forthwith and
without neglect or delay TO complete the
taking OF testimony and If necessary the
court fix a day when the inquest shall
be finished and the report filed.
Judge Tanner set the matter down for
hearing on the 3Oth inst. NF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
She OBJECTED
Was Afraid Shed Wake Up and Find House
Burned Over Her Head.

Joseph C. Toliver. colored. was held in
500 by Judge Rueckert today for trial
next Tuesday on the charge of threaten
ang TO Kill his wife. Martha.
Martha is a southern woman. and she
declares II to be her intention TO go back
10 her former home.
Joe he Said some day he'd git fool
ish n kill me. / tole dat ornery Niger
dat he dh have fur ter go far 10 be fool
ish. He KEEP on maxim dem demarks
twell J thought dat some mornin I'd
wake up and dess fln' de house burned
ober ma head. Den / fatched de cop
and let Joe do some er his foolish talk
ter him. You min me, I'm goin go
south"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
STAGING FELL IS FEET;
ONE MANS LEG BROKEN

Giovanischino Ligori. a contractor. and
Antonio Lupo. a carpenter who was in
his employ, had a bad fall at AS Atwell's s
avenue this morning.
The staging they were on was % feet
from the ground.
BY some means the staging gave way
and both men went off H.
Lupo escaped serious injury; but
Ligori's right leg was broken at the ankle
and above the knee.
He was taken 10 his home. 76 Atwells
avenue, where DR.. Harrington attended
him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
MINISTERIAL conference
ON HUNGARIAN SITUATION

Budapest, Aug. pa ministerial confer
lence was held at Ischl upper Austria.
yesterday, under the presidency of tho
king-emperor. at which the Hungarian
political situation was considered.
The newspapers here believe that the
conference has not Increased the chances
on an understanding between the minis
7 try OF Gen. Baron Fejesvary and the CO.
alition majority In the Hungarian diet. II
an agreement is not reached Fejesvary
will fail TO direct the affairs Of the king
dom. II is stated. however that the cab
met will henceforth follow n more vigor-
Gus policy and will endeavor 10 break
down The passive objection OF the recall
citrant municipal and other Hungarian
authorities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
INDIANA LOSES HER
700 POUND MAN BY DEATH

Indianapolis Ind. Aug 23-Phiiip
Kreigh. known as 'Indiena's 7oo-pound
man." Is dead at his home in stilesville
lie had been ill for several months with
dropsy and suffered greatly during the
hot weather.
For several years Kreieh was In tho en-
ploy OF a circus. where he was exhibited
as the largest man IN tho world His
weight often reached us pounds 10
was over six feet high but his bones were
very small.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
OLD ENGINEER DEAD
Edwin Kay, for Many Years Employed by
American Tubing Co.

Edwin Kay died at his home, 9oi Cali
fornia avenue. yesterday in his SOD year.
Up 60 Sunday ne was I'm excellent
health. Ills end was caused by heart fail
ure.
Mr. Kay was born I'm Oldham. Lanca-
shire. Eng. and was is years old when
he came TO this country.
lie had been mill superigtendent in
oldham. but became stationary engineer
for the old American Tubing and Web
bing company. remaining with the com
pany until six years ago.
lie leaves n son Squire. and four
daughters Mrs Albert Pickford and Miss
Emma Kay OF this city. Mrs. John r.
Reynolds OF Cranston. Mrs Miles Taylor
Of Ontario. Canada. together with four
grandchildren and two grcst-granichll-
drcn.
The funeral. which will be private. will
be held from HE late residence tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
TWO SMALL FIRES
One Was on Carlisle Street., the Other one
In Qlne,vls SQUARE.

Box 5ls was pulled at 9:S5 o'clock this
morning for a fire in the cellar OF Mrs.
Anna Pettis' house, II Carlisle street.
The blaze caught in a pile OF kindling
and caused damage TO the extent OF 5000.
Box 42e was pulled at-1.55 p- for a
fire on the roof OF NJ. II. Corrigan's drug
store. 1918 Westminster street. The loss
was insignificant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
absence OF Instructions from washlngton.

absence of instructions from Washington.
no active steps sre contemplated.
Special dispatches from the French
newspaper correspondents at Portsmouth
while they continue TO be pessimistic
quote one OF the Japanese plenipotentia-
ries as giving expression to his extreme
confidence in the success Of the negotia-
tfons. This unnamed plenipotentiary de-
clares that Japan is ready 10 make con-
cessions IL Russia will reciprocate with
equivalent concessions. He adds the hope
that when the war shall have been ter
minated Japan. France and Great Britain
will establish an entente for the mutual
guarantees Of their possessions In the far
east
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION.
Continued from page One.

Continued from page One.
Thirty-five new members were admitted
TO the association.
Judge Samuel J. Baldwin OF New York
city was elected delegate from the asso-
citation TO the International Bar Society
which meets in a few months at Christ
lana, Norway.
With the exception Of directing COM
mttee In charge OF the law studies In
schools to make examination OF the stud
les which are required to get degrees in
order that more uniform scale may be
attained throughout the country, and the
proposals OF several amendments to the
bylaws, the report OF the executive
committee was without especial interest.
The report OF the treasurer, showed a re-
ceipt during the year OF s16.2s6 with dis
bursements Of s11. .7Si. leaving balance of
$6l1
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
BAY STATE COUPLE
SECURE MARRIAGE LICENSE

A couple from Massachusetts applied
for marriage licenses at the city hall this
morning.
The expectant groom signed mis- name
as Louis Francis Daniels OF Holvoke,
aged 49, and occupation janitor.
The bride-to-be is Miss Lucinda Evans
aged 20, and daughter OF Albert and VIII
lie Jones Evans OF Springfield, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
STEAMER GAYHEA0 FL0ATED
WITH SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nantucket. Mass, Aug. 2S.-The steamer
Gayhead. which ran aground on a sub
merged ledge near her wharf on her ar
rival at here from Woods Hole and New
Bedford last night. floated at high water
early today. Slight damage 10 her bow
was the only injury the steamer received.
The bow Of the steamer after she went
aground was only about 20 feet from the
wharf and the passengers were landed
last night by means OF two gang planks
spliced together.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
STOLE $3.50 FROM man
WHO JUST GAVE HIM WORK

Herbert Parkinson, who is % years old,
was arrested shortly before noon today
by mounted officer Luby. Parkinson
will be arrnigned in the district court
tomorrow on charge OF stealing $l2.5O
from Robert Young.
strange feature OF the case Is that
Mr. Young had hired Parkinson TO go 10
work for him tomorrow. The contract
has been rescinded. II is understood.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
STEAMER WARWICK ON
EXCURSION TO THE PIER

The steamer Warwick had about 600
people on board when she left her dock
this morning at 10 o'clock for sail TO
saunderstown and Narragansett Pier. one
OF the popular excursions OF tho Provi-
dence. Newport and Fall River Steam
boat company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
NATIONAL BANK AND
TRUST COMPANY MERGED

Portland. Me. Aug. 23.-The consollda-
tion was announced today Of the Portland
Trust company and tho Merchants Ma
tional bank OF this city. The business
will be carried on under the name OF the
former company. The consolidation Is
taid 10 make the Portland Trust company
the strongest banking institution I'm
Maine and one OF the strongest In New
England
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
THREE RAILROAD MEN KILLED
IN A READ-0N COLLISION

Topeka. Kas.. Aug 2S.-Three railroad
employees were killed early today In a
head on collision betweet two Union Pa
cihc trains near Rossvine. Is miles west
% Topeka
Both locomotives we're demolished. Two
men are missing but their bodies cannot
be found In the wreckage
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
SNEAK THIEVES MAKE
TWO HAULS THIS NOON

Sneak thieves were busy on lower Wey-
bosset street. this noon.
One got into Walter T.. Munroe's office,
room as, at % Weybosset street, and stole
SIC from an unlocked safe.
Another entered NJ. b. Hodges office
in the Swarts building and forced open
a desk The booty consisted Of $50 IN
bill and S6 worth OF stamps.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
ACCIDENT TO GOV. COBB

Rockland, Me. Aug. 29.-Gov. w. T.
Cobb was struck on the forehead by
heavy wooden roll OF an awning while
standing in front OF the store of E. A.
Spare & Co. this afternoon.
He tainted twice and was removed TO
hts residence and a physician summoned
There was no cut and IL was not expected
the accident would result seriously.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
SCHOONER ELMINA II. WON.
(ContInued dom Page ono. }

The Hope Leslie, FIRST OF the escond
class schconers in the ocean race, finished
az l2.27:31. The elapsed time OF the Hope
Leslie was ~ hours 81 minutes and SO
seconds
the Corona az o'clock this morning 10
miles southeast OF the outer automaiTc
buoy at the entrance OF this harbor, but
the Corona was not in sight at the finish
whom the Hope Leslie crossed the line.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
DEAD IN HER ARMS
Mother Of BABY Was Taking II TO a Doc
tors Office.

~eeks-old baby to go 10 doctors office
at $50 o'clock this morning
While she was on Prairie avenue the
baby died I'm her arms.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
RUSSELL PRESENTS CREDENTIALS

Caracas, Venezuela. Aug. 22.--(Delayed
by government censorship William w
Russell the new American minister. to-
day presented his credentials 90 Presi-
dent Castro by whom he was cordially
received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
BURNS CAUSED HER DEATH

Lynn, Mass. Aug 3.-Mrs Martin Mer-
yiek. q years old. of 8 Marion street. died
az Lynn hospital this morning as the re-
suit OF burns received while lighting an
oil stove Saturday a husband and nine
small children survive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
MEYER SEES The CAR

ST Petersburg, April s.-Mr. Meyer the
American ambassador. went this after
noon 10 Peterhof, where he was received
ln audience by the emperor. The audi
ence concerns the possible conclusion of
Deace
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23

DO you want 20 secure boarding placer
Say so In the classified columns OF The
News free of charge
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23

Have you found somethlne7 Advertise
u In The News. You may Get a reward
and the sd. costs nothlnn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The New over the pri-
vte wire of EDWARD p. SHELDON
& CO. Bankers and Brokers, Room 23i,
Banigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-23
MARKET
REPORTS.
Tho New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire OF EDWARD p. SHELDON
e. CO. Bankers and Brokers. Room 2S4,
Banigan building.
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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1905-10-05
Was Assaulted.

Sunday afternoon on trolley
trip to Port Norris, Conductor Grace
met a couple Of fellows, as passengers,
who were under the influence of
liquor, and they made him plenty of
trouble. the fellows had an argu.
ment with themselves, and later there
was despute as to fare. All this
was supposed to be satisfactorily ad.
justed before Bivalve was reached.
While Grace was outside the car adj
justing a trolley pole, one of the fell
'ows walked aronnd to the back of
car and gave him hard blow in
tn face, his fist striking the conduc.
to full in the mouth, gashing his
lips fearfully. A warrant has been
sworn out for the assaiiants arrest