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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
ACCUSED OF WORKING
A CONFIDENCE GAME

Chicago, III. July 2o.--Dr. Walter II.
Metcalf. president OF the Beaver Falls
Mining company with offices in Chicago
and w c. Barrett. secretary and treas
urer Of the company, have been arrested
on warrant charging that they obtained
money by means OF a confidence game.
Dr Metcalf who is a practicing physi-
clan, and Is well known in medical cir.
Giles. and Barrett were released upon
bonds.
The attention of the police was called
90 tho case I'm a letter written by Rob
ert Arid Of Chicago. who invested $40
i'm stocks OF the Chicago Adirondack Gold
Mining company. which formerly occu-
pied the present offices OF the Beaver
Falls Mining company.
Mr.. Aird replied 20 an advertisement
Of clalrvoyaat. who Informed him that his
hand showed signs of great wealth I'm
speculation. The clairvoyant then 10.
ferred to the Chicago Adirondack Coil
Mining company Arid Invested $500 in
the stocks.
He said he had no returns on his In
vestment and the money paid by him was
not used as represented.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
HAND TUBS
IN ANNUAL
PLAY OUT

Today at Crescent F--k the red shirted
hremen hold the fort for II Is the annual
muster of the Narragansett Engine COM
pany OF Riverside, at which many OF the,
best tubs in the state appeared.
The squirt is held as usual In the
enclosure and lasted about all the after
loon, there being a tig crowd on hand
to witness the playout, which was under
the Rhode Island State reague rules.
The playing order follows: Enterprise
OF Arlington. Fire King of Pawtuxet.
Geyser OF East Providence. Defiance OF
Fall River, Volunteer OF Central Falls.
Arnold B. Chace Of Apion, Gulf Stream
Of Fail River. watchemoket OF East Provi-
dence, Haycart Of Pawtucket
The playout started at 22o o'clock
The machines were forced to play
against strong cross winds, which made
anything like record squirt impossible.
The Enterprise crew worked the bars
for a stream 1879 feet 1oa inches. and the
Fire King followed with a distance OF
13 feet AZ inches.
The tubs which play well down toward
the bottom of the list are likely TO have
tie wind more in their favor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The rate OF discount OF the Bank OF
Bengal was reduced today from TO
pc. cent.
Russia has given notice Of her accept
ance Of the Morocco conference on the
same conditions as Great Britain.
Cable and land telegraph lines in japan,
which were interrupted by a typhoon'
have been repaired, according TO an an
nouncement made today by the Com
mercial Cable company
william Henry Goodyear art educator
and curator OF fine arts at the museum OF
the Brooklyn institute, has been elected
a member OF the committee OF the Inter-
national Artists Congress, which will be
held soon
Nearly 1000 will be added to the pro-
fession OF the law I'm New York as the re.
suit of the June examinations for ad-
mission 20 the bar. There were more
admissions at this examination than at
any examination held by the board.
Phineas Rronsdonda. a pioneer con-
structing engineer OF the coast Is dead
az his home az San Francisco. aged 70
years lie came TO San Francisco in
1858. after finishing his first construction
work. the public gardens OF Boston and
the first horse car line ever operated be-
tween Boston and Charlestown.
Baron speck Won sternburg. the Ger
man ambassador 20 the United states,
who has been at Berlin for three days
transacting business with the foreign
office. went 10 his estate near Leipzig
today with the baroness. The baron will
not see the emperor or Chancellor Won
Buelow until September. when they re-
turn 20 Berlin from their holidays.
The annual Convention OF the Maine
Dental society closed today at Portland.
The forenoon was devoted TO clinics. NJ
which methods IN dentistry were demon
strated by T. G. Bryant Pittsheld' a. w.
Haskell. Brunswick: J. II. Worthen, Con-
cord. y. n: J q W. Werner Boston' A.
j Sawyer. Manchester. y H. II L.
Howe Boston. ". A Young Concord; II.
Y. Tvitchell. NJ d. Portland. { II.
Gorrish Exeter y. H., and L. l. Moulton.
Concord
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
MARKET
REPORTS.

Opening prices on the New York stock
exchange were not appreciably changed
today from last night. Leading stocks
which moved at all did not vary more
than u or u from previous prices.
Amongst the specislties. American Wool
en- rose 1ss and North American u.
Railroad stocks shared TO only slight
extent in the strength displayed by a
number OF specIalties. Conspicuous among
these was United States Rubber. which
has been unusually active all week and
moved up an additional points. Union
Pacific also became more active and was
taken freely up n point and Northern Pa
cihc gained as much.
The upward flight in Great Northern
preferred OF 5is and Northern Pacific OF
3 did not prevent sagging tendency in
the general list. which wiped out some
or the principal gains and caused re-
action Of I point in Amalgamated Copper.
There were additional gains among some
specalties. fractional advance in
Reading steadied the market Bonds were
steady.
After the rise in Reading had subsidized
ership Of Union Pacific, which sold down
TO l29A. Erie also became conspicuously
heavy and there was a reaction OF 2
points from the highest In Great North
ern preferred and Northern Pacific. Bust
ness was virtually at standstill at /
o'clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
BULGE IN
PRICE OF
WHEAT

Chicago. Ill, July 20-Alleged confrma-
tion OF black rust in the wheat fields OF
the northwest sent the price OF septem-
Der wheat whirling up to IS here today.
The advance was SA cents a bushel. COM
The bulge was accompanied by scenes
OF much excitement in the wheat pit.
shorts frantically striving "a secure the
coveted grain kilograms from Minnea-
polls and Duluth detailing damage TO the
wheat crop in South Dakota by the dread
ed blight were the cause OF the excite
ment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
RECEIVER APPOINTED FOR
RUTLAND STREET RAIL WAY

Burlington, VT. July 2o.-The appoint
ment OF David Fox as received for the
Rutland Street Railway company of Rat
land. was made today in this city. by
Judge Hoyt T. Wheeler OF the United
States circuit court
Mr.. Fox Is general manager OF the
street railway company. The appointment
was made as the result OF the petition
filed with the court here yesterday by
Douglas Robinson Of New York, receiver
Of the Merchants Trust company OF New
York, asking for the naming Of a receiver.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20

TANNER TO
EXAMINE

The justices OF the Superior court deem
It advisable to appoint four substitute
stenographic clerks Yesterday the regu-
lar stengrophers were appointed. but in
view OF the large amount of business the
court will have 10 transact there will
be need at times Of additional help or
substitutes
A very large number OF parties applied
for positions as stenographers OF the new
court. but the decision OF the justices was
that those who had done good service in
both branches OF the Supreme court
should be appointed TO the permanent
positions Tho justices OF the court also
reached the conclusion that the best way
and the one that would be .fairest 10 the
applicants and 10 all competent short
hand writer's who might wish one OF the
substitute positions was TO have an ex-
Animation
This Is a novel departure in this state,
for the idea OF an open field and competi-
ton for positions In the public service
seems never TO have attracted public Of
fcials.
IL is about as good a start as the court
could have made and will eventually lead
10 the placing all OF subordinate posi-
tions in the public employ under the sys-
tenn generally known as the civil service
The examination will be held on Aug
is at 2 p. m, at the county courthouse,
and Mr.. Justice Tanner. who is an expert
shorthand writer. will have charge OF the
details. All applicants who have already
applied for positions will be notified but
Il will not be necessary 10 make a formal
application In order TO take the exam
alton. All that win be necessary 10
do is 10 go 10 the courthouse on the day
and hour named with the necessary quail
fcatons AS for the compensation for
court work IL is very satisfactory from
a financial point Of view.
The examination will be an exhaustive
one. There will be speed tests in short
hand writing. Applicants will be exam
ined especially as 20 their acquaintance
with legal phraseology and court proceed
ure. In typewriting the tests will be
speed accuracy and neatness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20

up 10 this time and the amount OF moneys
still remaining on hand.
The financial secretary also made re-
port as 70 disbursements and receipts.
His report was received and adopted. The
delegates to the Building Trades council
then made a report on the matter that
had transpired there at the last session
including the action taken relative TO
Labor day and its events. The matters
pertaining to the coming election were
reported also.
The delegates 20 be sent 10 the con-
vention were also chosen, there being
eight OF these TO represent the union.
The business agent made a report on the
work OF the past week and the success
that had been met with.
II was then announced that the next
meeting would be a summons session and
every member would be expected 10 be
present.
When that amount Of business was con-
cluded the session ended.
OLNEYVLLE CARPENTERS MEET.
There was a very interesting. as usual.
meeting OF the French carpenters last
evening AT the hall Of the union in Olney-
vile when matters OF great Importance
were considered.
The first part OF the session was devoted
10 routine business and the hearing OF
various reports. These were all OF the
nature 10 hold the attention OF the MEM
bers.
When that was concluded there was n
time OF general discussion when matters
pertaining 10 the trade in that section OF
the city and the general success of the
union came before the body. When that
was disposed OF the session closed.
OTHER MATTERS.
There was a meeting OF the executive
board OF the painters union last evening
after the regular session but what was
tiehe At the meeting could not be learned
I'm time for publication. There were a
number OF matters came before the body
for disposition and the session was rather
interesting
JEWELERS. UNION SMOKER.
There was a smoker Of the jewelers.
TO the convention recently held made their
report. the report was not complete owing
20 the fact that the minutes had not been
received as yet. IT will be presented at the
next meeting OF the union.
The meeting was in the nature Of 4
smoker and a very general good time was
had by all. one member was reported sick
and a benefit was paid to him.
The matter Of the publication OF the
central labor union was presented TO the
members and II was voted that an add be
| placed in the paper. Having disposed OF
all the routine business and elected the
! six members OF the executive board and
the discussion OF having a float In line.
| The session closed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
BOSTON YACHT CLUB FLEET
SAILS FROM BATH, NE

Bath. Me-. July 2o.-The yachts in the
Boston Yacht club feet sailed today for
Five Island in sheepscot bay. where they
will remain until Saturday when they will
disband A fish dinner will be served and
there will be a complimentary ball this
evening. the yachtsmen being the guests
OF Vice Commodore r. T. Boynton OF the
Boston club.
Tomorrow there will be a baseball
game, deep sea fishing and races in which
the Boston. Portland and Bath Yach.
clubs will participate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
STRANDED SCHOONER fL0ATED
AND T0WED INTO PORT

Vineyard Haven, Mass. July W.-The
British schooner +. T. Merriam, bound
from Port Greville, n s.. for New York.
which went ashore on Shovelful Shoal on
Tuesday night, was towed into this port
today. having been pulled anoat during
the night by the tug Daniel Willard. The
vessel did not spring a leak and she Will
proceed 10 her destination under sail.
In the attempt TO pull her of the
shoals, II was found necessary 20 Jettison
about half of her deckloah OF piling. The
only damage to the schooner was that
caused TO the storm davits and quarter
rail by the tugs hawser.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
A LETTER 10 OUR READERS

SO COTTAGE ST. MELRosE. MASS.
DEAR SIR: JAN. 11th. 1904.
Ever since was in the Army. had
more or less kidney trouble. and within
the past year IL became so severe and
complicated that ! suffered everything
and was much alarmed-my strength and
power was fast leaving me. / saw an
advertisement OF Swamp Root and wrote
asking for advice. l began the use OF
the medicine and noted a decided i'm
provement after taking Swamp Root
only a short time.
] continued its use and am thankful 10
say tnat l am entirely cured and strong.
In order TO be very sure about this. had
doctor examine some OF my water to-
day and he pronounced IL all right and
in splendid condition
know that your Swamp Root Is purely
vegetable and does not contain any
harmful drugs Thanking you for my
Swamp Root TO all sufferers am"
Very truly yours,
/. c. RICHARDSON.
You may have sample bottle OF this
wonderful remedy, DR.. kilmer's swamp
Root. sent absolutely free by mail. also a
book telling all about swamp Root. II
you are already convinced that swamp
the regular hfty-cent and one-dollar size
bottles at the drug stores everywhere.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, Swamp Root. DR.. kilmer
Swamp Root. and the address, Bingham
ton, y. Y" on every bottle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
ANOTHER INJUNCTION
IN THE BASEBALL WAR

Cleveland, o.. July 2o--Judse Ford. In
Common Pleas court today enjoined Gar
ry HERMAN Of Cincinnati, Ban Johnson.
Harry Pulliam and John f. Bruce OF
Cincinnati. from trying Howard c. Grif-
nth OF New Jersey on charges preferred
against him or attempting 10 form an
organization among FIVE of the stronger
OF the minor leagues for the purpose OF
waging war upon the American Baseball
league. Hearing on the injunction was
set for next Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
FINED AND SUSPENDED

Boston, July 20.-The officials OF the
today that Manager Conny Murphy OF the
Haverhin club had been fined $40 and in
definitely suspended for alleged abusive
conduct toward Umpire KERN.
The alleged misconduct occurred yes
terday at Haverhill during the game be-
tween Haverhill and Fall River.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS OFFER
FOR CUSTOM HOUSE SITE

The government has accepted the offer
made by Acting Mayor Reynolds for the
purchase OF n portion of the Internal Rev
Cnuc site on South Main street which is
neefef Tor tno widening ~ that street
The letter TO the acting mayor accept.
ing his offer was received today and the
papers have been turned over % City So
liciior Colwell 10 complete the details OF
the sale
! ho purchase price was not given out
or any statement as 10 size OF purchase.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
For Over Sixty Years

MRS. wINsLowS SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over 60 years hy mil
lions OF mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success. II soothes
the child. softens the gums. allays all
pain: cures wind collie. and Is the best
remedy for Diarrnoea. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world
Twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
DRUG WAS
CAUSE OF
DEATH

The inquest into the death OF Miss Flor.
ence Maillioux OF Woonsocket, who died
under suspicious circumstances at Chel-
sea Mass, hospital last night as told in
another column OF The News, was order
cd today by District Attorney Sugden OF
Suffolk county.
An autopsy performed today on the body
showed that death had resulted from a
drug which the young woman had taken
into ntr stomach.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20

aud FIVE assemblymen 10 undertake the
message. The resolution was referred
70 the finance committee which will re-
port IL favorably this afternoon. Both
houses took a recess TO 2.5O p. m be-
fore the message had reached the as
sembly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
RUNNING
RACES AT
The PARK

The Cranston stakes, restricted 10 three
year-olds. is the feature event on today 8
card at Nara gansett Park. distance
about six furlongs.
II is n dash for selling platers and a
heavy field is named TO start. including
LnchlnVa -RrnAh-Ip-- yorkshire Lad.
Hawtrey, Little Woods Hyperion. Ase-
lima. Wild Irishman, Goldfeur, Rhythm,
Bonnie Bey. Blackbell. Meringne. and
Mirthless.
II all 90 10 the post II will he an un-
wieldy field OF IL and the starter will have
his hands full TO spring the barrier with
AL In line.
The change I'm the weather has had its
effect ON the several hundred thorough
breds duartered at the track and the sets
that worked i'm the early morning hours
today fairly revelled in the Increased Wig
or which the change In the weather seem
ed 20 give both hoses and riders.
Jockeys and apprentice boys brought
back their mounts 10 the stables. refresh
ed and requiring a lot less work on the
part or the rubbers than on previous
mornings
The track is lightning fast although II
would afford better going for some Of the
dinky legged ones II Just n little softer
The judlcious use OF waterihas more TO do
with the care OF a track than anything
supply from the horses this morning.
AZ noon the stretches seemed smooth as
ribbons and the grounds commenced q
teem with the activity impaired by early
arrivals The attendance will probably
mount higher than that of yesterday and
the sport will be more enjoyable for the
racing cranks who early yesterday after
noon were holding glasses In one hand
and working fans i'm the other
The hrst race is n selling event at mile
and 80 yards for tfuee-year -olds and up.
Tomorrow card indicates some keer
finishes Nearly all the events have
heavy entries.
The handicap. n dash sat six furlongs
closed it's entry list at s. noon yesterda y
with ten horses named. including some
consistent performers sUch as Collector
Jessup, Diamond Flush. Toscan and To-
kalon. Following is the card:
First Race-Nile and 20 yards; for g.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
The New York Stock Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire OF EDWARD p. SHELDON &
CO, Bankersand Brokers, Room 23i,
Ranigan building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
HELP WANTED-MALE.

WANTED-FIRST CLASS TINSNnTHS
Apply 10 Braley & Mclaughlin. l69 Wash
ington street. j20-3t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
The Cotton Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire Of EDWARD =. SHELDON &
CO. Bankers and Brokers, Room 23i.
Banigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
wANTFD-weMAN TO ASSIST WITH

!
washing three days a week or more IL
desired. rest of time 10 clean windows,
wash floors or assist in whatever house
work may be desired. Pay $500 a week
md board. or 500 without board. AL
lowed Saturday and Sunday afternoons
and evenings beginning at o'clock. II
satisfactory after three weeks trial VIII
increase pay. Apply IS Common street.
S TO O. m. j20-3t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
HELP WANTED-FEMAlu.

EXPERIENCED WAITRESS 144
Washington street, Sterling Restaurant.
j20-1t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
GOY, HIGGINS ACTS
ON THE EQUITABLE
SOCIETY SCANDAL

Albany Y. the essla-
tue message appointment Of
Joint carried on in
o
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20

The following unions will hold sessions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
A SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
REsoLuTToN INTRoDrcEn

Senator Adam Strong Immediately In
troduced a concurrent resolution provid-
lnF for the appointment of = special joint
ronmittee consisting Of three senators
snvestlsation referred TO In the governor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
the close of the programme and
adopted as the sense Of the society:
In Afenoriunn

the close of the programme and
adopted as the sense Of the society:
In NIemorium.
went TO her reward, Thursday,
10th of November. 1905, Mrs. Harriet
Cash jameson. To her dear memory
the Womans Missionary society of the
Second Presbyterian church offers this
tribute of love. She was a loyal mem
Der joining the society directly after
coming into our church life in the
MacOmb, H. bring church letters and
have been in close touch with all
church work here ever since, the two
boys, Harry and Don, uniting with the
church during this time To the
earnest efforts and good life of their
mother we give due need of praise 70
this decision in their very early life
They can truly say she was the best
mother boy ever had. AS a mem
Der of the missionary society, the aid
society or the Orphans Home associa-
ton, Mrs. Jameson was always to be
depended upon for efficient service.
Distinctly, however, our dear sister
was a hOmekeeper and looked well to
the ways OF her household. She was
faithful and true TO every need of the
family. 1t was her delight to do for
her loved ones. After the family
came her church aud its interests
meetings of which she attended as
long as she could get out. In July she
was at Westminster church at an all
day missionary meeting as was our
dear Mrs. Mary 3. Cleland of the
First church. who answered the sum
mons "come up higher" only one
day later than our member. (BeloVed
Mrs. C1eland Her life was an inspir-
alton to better service for the Master
wherever she was known.) In Au-
gust our meeting was held at the home
of Mrs. Harry Jameson in honor OF her
mother. The occasion was made hope
full and glad and Mrs. jameson con-
tributed much to its success. That
was her last attendance at church
affair. though she continued to drive
out dali for weeks. So heroic spirit
could not be shut in very long.
With her husband and her sons we
can unite in the words of the wise
man: Give her of the fruits of her
hands: and let her own works praise
her in the gates And yet US rejoice
liz the fact that
s. The friends who leave US do not feel
the sornoW
OF parting as We feel it. who must
stay
Lamenting day by day,
And knowing when we wake upon the
morrow
We shall not find in its accustomed
place.
The Beloved face.
Nor should we grieve as those
without hope. but think of Mrs. Jane
SON and Mrs CIeiand, our dear CO
workers as still caring for us and the
interests they loved on earth for
They are not dead, dear ones OF our
affection.
But gone unto that school
Where they no longer need our poor
"A. J. A"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-11
To BUILD A REFINERY.
Proposed kansas City. Kan. Plant
With 500 Darrell Capacity.

Kansas City. Kan, Dec. 1.-THE
Kansas City Oil & Gas company of this
city has begun work on q $4,000 oil
refinery on a two-acre tract of land re-
Gently purchased by the company at
the east end of Troup avenue, on the
Missouri river levee.
The land for the refinery was pur-
chased from J. NJ. Mason and z. T.
Martin for $500 an acre. A Ia
story brick building will be erected at
a cost of $4,000. About $4,000 worth
of machinery will be installed w. d.
Corbin, president of the company, said
yesterday:
we will build a complete refinery
with a capacity of three hundred bar
rels per day. The refinery Will be in
operation in sixty days and viii give
employment to about twenty-five men.
We viii manufacture bi-products, such
as lubricating oil, vaseline and axle
grease. Our raw material will be
shipped in tank cars to the refinery
from Neodesha, Kan, where we con-
troll one thousand acres of oil lands
with d producing capacity of $50 bar
rels per day. We Will ship our oil
direct to this city and Will get the
benefit of the Kansas freight rate law"
Another company also contemplates
building Il refinery.