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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
DR.. DOUGLAS HYDE TO LECTURE
ON THE GAELIC REVIVAL

At the Providence opera House tomor-
row evening a reception will be given TO
Douglas Hyde. LII. d. OF Ireland under
the auspices OF the Providence Branch OF
the Gaelic League. Following the recep-
tion Or. Hyde will deliver lecture on
The Gaelic Revival. It's Origin. Import
ance and Results" Mayor Higgins OF
Pawtucket will preside and Introduce the
distinguished lecturer.
The revival OF dead language Is never
an easy task and those who are endeav-
oring TO give new life To the ancient Gae-
lie tongue believe IL is not yet so dead as
10 render its revitsrization impossible
The arrival I'm America OF DIR. Hyde the
leading exponent OF the movement. has
attracted special attention 20 It's aims
Much has already been accomplished In
this direction through the enthusiasm OF
DIR. Hyde and tho work OF the organiza-
tions which have come Into existence
partly as result OF his exertions. Dr.
HYDE Is the son OF a Protestant clergy
man. the Rev Arthur Hyde, and he him
preaching the gospel has devoted himself
10 literature and scholarship and TO the
work OF convincing the Irish people and
those In other countries OF Irish descent
OF the value OF the tongue I'm which their
forefathers spoke.
His address at the Providence Opera
House tomorrow evening, therefore. will
he OF special interest TO those who love
Erin and desire the preservation and re-
vival OF her annent language.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
WANTS $4,000
VERDICT
SET ASIDE

A very earnest argument was made to-
day by counsel for the defence in the case
OF A. w. Steere against the Providence
and Danielson Railroad company, In sup
port Of a petition for a new trial. There
were number of grounds upon which
the ne wtrial was asked. but two of them
were particularly novel. -ts.vy
Mr.. Steere had bought & good deal ot
standing timber in Summit and Foster
and made a contract with the railroad for
the carrying OF the same TO the town
Of Johnston. He claimed the railroad
broke the contract and sued TO recover
$4,000 damages. A jury gave Mr. Steere
verdict for 5000.
William NJ +. Bowen argued I'm sup
port OF the petition for a new trial, that
the verdict was against the evidence that
the contract sued on show a discrimina-
tion In freight rates and facilities, and
that one of the jurors was prejudiced
against corporations.
In support OF the last charge Mr.. Bowen
produced the affidavit OF a juror who sat
with a juror on previous case, that OF
Keene VS.. Union Railroad company, to
the effect that the last referred TO juror
had said he believed In soaking" COR
porations. Mr.. Keene did not got a ver-
dict.
As to the charges for hauling the
freight and the facilities, Mr. Bowen
thought that the determinations made
the contracts void as against public
policy. Lewis A. Waterman argued that
the verdict should stand. Judge Brown
reserved decision.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
CANAL BILL
DISCUSSED
IN SENATE

Washington, Dec 16.-When the Pana-
ma canal bill was taken up by the senate
today Mr.. Bacon took the floor in sup
port of his amendment requiring quarter
ly estimates OF the salaries and other
expenses OF the canal
He said that under the present system
congress was deprived of the opportunity
for proper scrutiny OF the salaries paid
TO the commission employees. He said in
reply 20 Mr. Spooner that he thought
the $50, coo paid the chief engineer OF the
commission. too great
II would not pay any OF them more
than the chief justice Is paid" the Geor-
gia senator declared.
Mr. Spooner expressed the opinion that
the president ought TO be given sufficient
latitude In the matter OF salaries TO
secure the best possible engineering tai
ent saying that the competition among
the railroads for such talent was such
that it could not be procured for small
pay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
ATTORNEYS
WILL FILE.
BRIEFS

There was a further hearing IN Presid-
ing Justice Sweetland's division OF the
superior court today on the defendants 5
'motios~so dismiss the cases OF Arthur
Morissette VS.. Webster Gas and Con-
struction company and James w. Phelan
vs. Providence Telephone company. These
cases were settled behind the backs" OF
attorneys for the plaintiff
Mr.. Phelan settled $4,000 suit for SIS
and Mr.. Morissette took $40. but insisted
on "a provision being IN the release that
his attorney should be paid s25. Mr.
Morissette originally wanted big dam
ages. There was a partial hearing OF the
cases last week and though considerable
time was given the cases today IL Will
be a month before il will be determined
IL under such circumstances the lawyers
are entitled TO any protection.
John w. Hogan argued today 10 an
equitable claim on the part OF lawyers
even before judgment ror their clients.
Lewis A. Waterman argued that the court
could give no relief
Judge Sweetland was still Of the opin-
ion that the matter was one for the bar
association. lie announced his disap-
proval Of the practice OF settling cases
without the knowledge OF attorneys for
the plaintiffs. His honor gave counsel
three weeks In which to file briefs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
MANY R0BBERIES IN HARVARD
UNIVERSITY DORMITORIeS

Cambridge. Mass. Dec. i6-Many thefts
have occurred at the private dormitories
connected with Harvard university
recently. and the police are using every
endeavor TO bring about the arrest Of one
who they believe Is responsible for all, the
rObberies
This man has the general appearance
OF a student and has boldly walked
through the various dormitories and I'm
vaded the rooms OF those students who
were absent at lectures. The last rob-
berry. which was made public today oc-
Cured Thursday afternoon, when prop
erty valued at over $1,000 was stolen from
a suite of rooms occupied by two under
graduates in Claverly hall.
Two gold watches, gold and silver
chains and several diamond pins and
pendants were among the articles which
were taken.
The thief. OF whom the police have n
good description, was seen by the janitor
OF the dormitory as he was emerging
from the students apartments, but the
janitor mstook him for visiting student.
None OF the jewelry stolen at this or
other times has been recovered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
ANTI-lMPERIALISTS' TRIBUTE
TO LATE EDWARD ATKINSON

Boston, Dec 16.-The executive commit
tee OF the Anti-Imperialist League today
paid the following tribute to the memory
of Edward Atkinson, the economist and
statistcian who died last Monday:
voted that the executive committee Of
the Anti-Imperialist League. records with
deep and heartfelt sorrow the loss OF Or.
Edward Atkinson, a vice president OF the
organization, who was one OF its found
ers and a constant contribution 10 II Of
money, of counsel. and OF valuable sta
tistical Information which supplied and
will continue 10 supply some OF the effec-
tual arguments against Imperialism DR..
Atkinson also fought a brave, personal
campaign Of uuremitting zeal and vigor
against the common enemy I'm the Anti
Imperialist and in many occasional publ
cations and speeches where he made a
noble record as defender of American
constitutional liberty. of the rights Of
men, and the worlds peace
Mr.. Atkinson was an active worker in
the Anti-Imperialst movement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
WILL APPOINT MANY new
0VERSEERS FOR ZION CITY

Chicago, Dec. 16.-Dr. John Alexander
Dowie announced yesterday that next
June he will appoint a large number OF
new overseers for Zion city.
This is the most important ecclesias-
tical act since the appointment OF the
twelve apostles" said Dr. Dowie.
He did mot explain why he attached
so much Importance To the appointments.
but intimated that the choice OF the
men would have an important bearing in
the future Of the Zion City.
Dowie's proposed appointments are sup
posed to be TO provide for vacancies which
will be left after the exodus 20 Mexico,
which is planned from the lake shore
city. Residents have been concerned dur
ing the week past over slight illness of
Dowie, supposed to be rheumatism, af-
fecting his lower limbs and feet and con-
fning him 10 his bed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16

He then said that in 1903 he identified as
Dodge a man whose real name was Her
bitch. This was at reference proceed
lngs. The prosecution in the Hummel
trial has charged that Herbitch was
served at the reference 20 impersonate
Dodge, who they charge was being kept
away from the city.
SweetseT said that Mrs. Dodge was to
pay all expenses OF the divorce procced-
lngs, including her husbands counsel fees.
Charles Herbitch, who said that he tes-
tined as Dodge In 1903, was then put on
the stand. lie said that he went TO
the reference proceedings in question at
the request OF Mr.. Hummel.
did you receive anything for your
services"
Yes, SIS"
what cid Hummel say TO your
''ae told me that ne wanted TO sec II
a certain man would mistake me FOR
some one else"
You know by what you heard that
there was a dispute as to the service OF a
summonsT'
II did"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Fire in the premises OF the Canada
Import company at Montreal did s5o,OoO
damage today. The building was COM
pletely burned out.
Fire at Des Moines. Ia. early today
destroyed the Rothwel block, causing a
loss of $50 900. The building was one OF
the largest business blocks in the city.
Delegate Kalanianacla OF Hawaii has
introduced bill setting aside rs per cent.
OF Hawaiis revenue for federal public
works srd buildings.
The Cunard liner Caronia. which sails
from Liverpool today for New York, will
take among her passengers DIR. William
Osler Regius, professor OF medicine at
oxford, and Mrs. osler.
The secretary OF the interior has sent
TO congress draft OF a bill fixing a
maximum penalty OF $1,000 fine or 10
years Imprisonment. or both, for fraudu-
lent attempts 20 obtain tide To public
lands
The difficulty between Germany anil
Brazil. growing out Of the alleged kidnap-
ping OF Steinhof, reported 60 be a German
deserted at Itajahy has been satlsfac-
torily adjusted according TO advices re-
ceivcd at the German embassy here.
Kid Grant OF Seattle last night knocked
out Young Choynek Of san Francisco at
stockton. Cal. i'm the first minute OF tho
10th round, with right swing 10 the jaw.
The men are llghtweights. Kid Bell OF
Denver Knocked out Hook Morallis In the
first round.
Judge GroSscup at Chicago yesterday
appointed John Maynard Harlan as one %
the counsel for the Union Traction COM
pany According To the statement made
by tho Judge Mr. Harlan s. 10 represent
the people OF Chicago IN the pending dis
CUSHION over franchise ordinances
President Roosevelt has transmitted 10
The house " representatives reports from
the secretary Of state regarding "a samoan
cmlm Of Germany against the United
states for 5000. also the claim for dam
ages OF the Canadian Electric Light COM
pany OF Lewis. Que. for damages a. cable
by the steamship Essex; also the claim
OF the French cable company FOR damage
TO cables in cuba during the spanish
American war The claims were rc.erred
TO the appropriate committees
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
The ELGIN TEA AND BUTTER CO.'S
new STORE AND OPENING

The grand opening of the new store OF
Elgin Tea and Butter Company at 4s6
Westminster street is taking place today
and on this occasion they are offering
great inducements TO the public and every
visitor will be presented with beautI-
ful souvenir absolutely free with every
purchase you make Of 80 cents.
They are Offering sardines at 3 cents a
box. nine boxes for 25 cents. Baker g COS
best cocoa for cents. regular price 10
cents. ivory soap for and cents II cake,
new cream butter from Is To n cents per
pound choice fresh eggs from % to 25
cents per dozen and other bargains too
numerous TO mention.
Also legal. merchants. green or yellow
stamps and car fare coupons are given
with every purchase.
The opening Is on today and shoppers
should take advantage OF II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
GAMBLING
DEVICES
FORFEITED

The gambling instruments taken an the
raid on the pool selling establishment
and gambling den in Waterford some
weeks ago were condemned in Judge
Stearn's court today. There was no claim
ant for the property. At one time 1t was
rumored there would be quite legal bat
tie over the possession OF a portion of the
stuff
II wiSs~De recalled the raid was quite
sensational one Several deputy sherins
went up to Waterford and Sheriff Pas
teur even played the wheel there. Deputy
D.-erirr Brown OF Woonsocket got quite
pounding.
The roulette wheel poker table, poker
chips. etc, were seized by Deputy Sheriff
Mckenzie. Today two OF the deputies told
about the capture OF the stun. Then the
para I~arnalia was declared forfeited anu
ordered q, Stroyed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
n. Y. WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.

New York, Dec. 16.-The weekly state
ment OF the clearing house banks for this
week shows.
Bank hold n surplus over the legal re-
serve requirements Of So, 1851. .O75. Last week
there was a deficit OF 81, ,245.525.
Loans decrease. 81, 75eso0.
Deposits. decrease. sS3i6, 200.
Circulation, decrease, S2osooo.
Legal tenders, increase 81, AS 600.
Specie, increase, s692,soo.
Surplus. reserve, So 96l 075.
Increase, &5. .2O7, 500.
Ex-United states deposits, ss112,i75; In
crease, IS, 98.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
NEWS. IDENCE. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 1908
MARKET
REPORTS.

Opening prices in the New York stock
market was irregularly changed from
last night, the losses being amongst the
internationally listed railway stocks.
Rock Island fell "a. on the understanding
that the dividend is to be suspended.
There was rise OF lh In Sugar, Great
Northern preferred rose l%; Peoples Gas.
National Biscuit, Hide and Leather pre-
ferred and Virginia Carolina Chemical
about a point and Union Pacific and Am
algamated Copper y.
Conflicting price movements in several
stocks thai exercise a large influence on
speculative sentiment confused sentiment
and there was little effort made TO oper-
ate extensively one way or the other
The general list after maintaining neu-
trail attitude for some time, finally began
to weaken. The following changes on
both sides show the irregularity OF the
market Advances Northern Pacific six;
Great Northern preferred 4ls; Colorado
Fuel 21a Sugar Pa; Beet Sugar ga; the
preferred Ia; Pacific Coast two and Kan
sas City Southern, United States Rubber
second preferred, Brooklyn Transit and
Distillens Securities one or more. The
declines We're. Cleveland, Lorrain and
Wheeling 5; ST. Louis and San Francisco
lst and 20 preferred pa; Rock Island pre-
ferred 2, Southern Pacific lA and Rock
Island. Texas and Pacific. American Car
and American Locomotive l.
Prices made some slight improvement
on the good bank statement and then
sold of rather sharply. Southern Pacific
was sold heavily at "a decline OF pa. Union
Pacific, Kansas and Texas, New York
Central, Linseed preferred and Smelling
IA, the preferred and United States Rub
ber one and General Electric ?. Ameri-
extended IA
the preferred "a. Rubber Goods and Re
plcDlic Steel preferred /. Sugar was car
rled about four points above last night
In the late dealings with steadying effect
ON the list, but there was renewed breaks
in pxces and the close was irregular.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
FISHING
SCHOONER
SEIZED

North sydney n. s., Dec 6.-Alegihs
an infringement OF the rights OF Amerl-
can fishermen In Canadian waters Cana
dian authorities today seized the Glouces-
ter fishing schooner Tattler.
Early in October the Tattler came up
20 this port from the Bay OF Islands and
shipped a crew of New Foundland fisher
men who had come TO this port to avoid
a technicality I'm the New Foundland
treaty. which forbids an American vessel
10 secure bait OF men within three mile
limit OF the island. The Tattler then sail
ed for the New Foundland banks The
Canadian authorities claimed that the
Gloucester skipper should also have Sc
cured at the time a Canadian hshlng
license. II Is said that a number OF other
American schooners will be seized on sim
liar complaints IL they call at Canadian
ports.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
WILL TRY TO SUPPRESS
TRADING IN PRIVILEGES

Chicago. Dec. l6-John j. Hill, Jrawho
has led the fight OF the Chicago board OF
trade against bucket shops for the last
10 years, resigned his position yesterday
with the announcement that he would
devote his time hereafter TO lighting the
practice OF trading in privileges which
now goes on daily in the smoking room
OF the grain exchange after the close OF
the regular session under the sanction OF
the directory.
When trading in privileges was re-
sumed last October, under cover OF a ia
vorable decision by Judge Gary, Mr.. Hill
opposed II. but so much pressure was
brought TO bear on him by the market
report committee. that his activity in the
matter was curbed.
Mr.. Hill now purposes to give up the
position which has paid him $500 month
in order To have a free hand In suppress
ing the trade in privileges.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
COURT 0VERRULES ONE
DEMURRER OF DEFENDANT 7

The case of Julia Butler against the
Rhode Island company was before Judge
Stearns on demurrers TO plaintiffs amend
ed declaration today Plaintiff got ver-
diet, but by her own consent a new
trial was granted, the amount awarded
by the jury not being large enough
Judge Stearns overruled the demurrer
to the first count but required the plain
tiff 20 say what servants OF the defend-
ant were guilty of the negligence re-
sponsible for the accident The carriage
Mrs. Butler was driving in was struck
by one OF the defendants ears.
Mr. Hoffman, counsel for the dcfsiyd-
ant, took exceptions 10 the judges ruling
on the demurrer to the first count. There
IL some doubt as to whether an excep-
tion lies in such a case under the court
and practice act, so called.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
HYDE DENIES REPORT THAT
he IS GOING TO EUROPE TO LIVE

New York. Dec. 16.-Regarding the re-
port published this morning that he was
going abroad to live, James Hazen Hyde
said today:
"The statement Is absolutely untrue
While II is fact that ] have contemplat-
ed a trip 20 Europe in the near future for
the purpose of securing a change and
rest, which my physicians say / need l
have not the slightest intention OF making
any place in Europe my permanent home,
and II is not fact that my house In this
city Is for sale"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
MADE A QUICK CHANGE
FROM RUSSIA TO BOSTON

A young man who said he was a native
Of Russia offered himself yesterday as
recruit at the naval recruiting station on
Weybosset street. lie could do but little
i'm the way OF talking English and IL took
some time for the recruiting onicer 10
impress on him the fact that only citi-
zens are taken into the service.
When the situation finally dawned on
him he left the Office. but was back IN
less than five minutes.
~ was born I'm Boston" he declared
When asked why he so suddenly changed
from Russia 10 Boston, he said he had
forgotten that he was n native OF the
Hub until he left the office. He was
not enlisted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
FREIGHT RATES ON FLOUR REDUCED

Portland, Ore, Dec. 1s-The North Pa
cihc Oriental steamship lines yesterday
decided to maintain the rate OF 81 a ton
on -four from North Pacific points TO
Japanese ports after Jan. L. At a meet
ing OF the lines a month ago q rate Of
$3.50 for the first part OF 1906 was an
nounced.
The chartering Of an Independent steam
er at 81 by shippers TO load on Puget
sound and the threat 10 engage more at
the same rate was followed by yester-
days action. The lariff TO Hong Kong
and Manila OF $3.50 and TO Shanghai OF
IS will remain as formerly fixed by the
regular lines
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
HELD IN $4,000 FOR
ASSAULT ON BR0THER-IN-LAW

Portland. Me, Dec. is. Thomas
Doherty pleaded not guilty and waived
examination on the charge OF assault
with intent to kill upon his Italian
brother-in-law, Frank Sangie. Thursday
night. by shooting. when arraigned In the
municipal court today.
Probable cause was found for holding
him to await the action of the grand jury
OF the superior court next monht In the
sum Of $4,000. Anthony and Annie
Doherty. his brother and sister. and Carl
Portlow. were each held In the sum Of
5000 as material witnesses.
In default of bail the four were COM
mitted Sangie will recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
CASES BEFORE JUDGE MUMFORD
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT

Judge Mumford today heard the follow
ing matters:
Charles r. Gladding VS.. Ina T.. Ryer.
further hearing on demurrer to bill Of
complaint
Anthony Coal 81 Lumber company VS.
William A. Sutherland. trustee, and Ed
ward McHenry vs. same. Heard on en-
try OF DEGREES 10 establish lien for mate
rails furnished and work performed. De-
cree entered.
John y. Murray VS.. Charles r. Easteon
ct ais Complainant given leave TO amend
bill.
Ernest f. Meln ct ux VS. John +. CALI
gan ct al; heard on complainant's mo-
ton TO enter decree In accordance with
rescript previously filed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
SOCIETY FORMED FOR THE
PROMOTION Of JE WISH RIGHTS

san Francisco. Cal, Dec. 16-"The In
ternatlonal Society for the Promotion OF
Jewish Rights" has just been founded
by the Rev. Dr. Jacob Woorsanger. IL Is
the outcome OF the persecution TO which
the Hebrew community OF Russia has
been subjected
The object of the society Is 20 actively
assist oppressed Jews throughout the
world 20 secure their civil rights and 20
begin a political propaganda looking 90
the elimination OF all class legislation
from the statute books OF civilized ma
uOns.
Or Voorssnger will call a mass meeting
-uT 2 --e+-ts-pr4tAln the -neAt-LNn- weeks
and authorizes the statement that Ia ali
probability the coming spring will witness
the assembling % an international jew
ish congress 20 deliberate upor the gucs-
ti0n Of securing civil rights Of Jews living
IN lands where such rights have not yet
been secured 90 them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
RUSSIANS AT PORT ARTHUR
HAD AMERICAN GUN

San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 16.-The army
transport Thomas, just arrived from the
Orient. brought home a piece OF artillery
which originally belonged to the United
States. but which was found In the pos
session. OF the Russian forces at Port Ar
thur when the japanese captured that
stronghold.
The government of Japan when they
discovered the ownership OF the gun,
turned IL over to United States Minister
Grlscom. who shipped IL from Nagasaki
consigned To the arsenal at Benicia. The
field piece is stamped inside the barrel
"watervlet Arsenal 1898. S2s pounds,
number 200, ]. w. j."
The military authorities here are now
wondering how this particular gun got
into the hands OF the Russians.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-16
HARTMAN SAS HIS
ANSWER WAS "FACETI0US"

New York Dec. Ito an Associated
Press representative +. H. Hartman said
today:
IL have been surprised to see that some
OF the papers have treated seriously ny
remarks that Mr.. Odel has political IN
nuence because OF his relations with me-
Had l regarded Mr.. Hughes question
seriously / would have denied the tmpu-
tation Indignantly instead OF making
facetious answer, as | did, and which was
so accepted, as shown by the laughter
which followed"