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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
LOCAL WOMAN SUES
CORPORATION IN HUB

A bill was brought in the Massachusetts
superior court yesterday by Sereven Do
zier OF Jacksonville, Fla, and Mrs. Olive
b. f. Peck OF Providence, certificate hold
ers and creditors OF A. f. Adrlch & Sons.
Inc. against the corporation and others,
seeking to have the court determine which
OF the certificates issued by IL represent
shares of it's capital stock and which are
Illegally issued. The complainants ask for
an accounting and also for a receiver.
Other defendants named include Charles
Duke OF Centreville and w. c. Lipscomb
OF Providence.
Judge Lawton ordered an ad interim In
junction, to issue.
The company purposes 10 sell shares OF
its capital stock to the public. The com
plainants. relying on the statements is
sued by the company. bought what pur-
ported to be certificates OF capital stock
Mrs. Peck, a widow. paid $500 and Dozier
paid si00 II is alleged and received certin
Gates that appeared TO represent shares OF
stock.
Many OF the certificates issued by the
company. they allege. were done so llle-
gally, fraudulently and improperly and do
not represent shares or the capital stock
Of the company which was formed I'm MAY.
1904. for the purpose Of dealing in grain
and produce.
The complainants allege irregua rifles
In the transaction or the corporation
which resulted I'm certain certificates not
representing shares OF stock as they pur-
port to do.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
NOVEL POINT IS
DEVELOPED IN
DIVORCE CASE

AT todays hearing OF the divorce case
OF Mary @. Mcdonald against John Nc
Donald, on Mrs McDonalds petition for
an allowance for support pending the
hear OF her case on its merits, an inter-
esting point was raised.
Archibald c. Matteson. attorney for Mr..
Mcdonald claimed that the petitioner
could show absolutely no grounds for a
divorce and hence should have no allow
anee granted 20 her.
Judge Tanner said the court had been
very loath TO go into the merits OF a di-
vorce petition on a petition for an allow
ance, and generally only heard testimony
as TO the wife's needs and the husband 5
income.
II the court We're to allow the husband
10 show that there was no Justice in his
wife's case, a precedent might be estab-
lished that would lead 10 the taking up of
much OF the courts time.
His honor held the matter for conference
with his associate Justices OF the superior
court and a decision will be announced
next Tuesday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
MAN
IS ACCUSED BY
WIFE IN COURT

Some spicy testimony was given
before Judge Tanner today in the hear
ing OF the divorce suit OF Esther Magee
against Robert A. Magee on petition
er's request for an allowance for her
own support and that OF her two chill
dren.
The respondent is "A letter carrier
OF Pawtucket and his wife made very
serious charges against him.
Mr. Magee claimed citation was not
served on him until last night Mrs.
Magee testified that he tried To shoot
her last evening; and the gun was
produced I'm court.
Judge Tanner decided that Mrs. No
support and that OF her two children.
Mr.. Magee receives $40 a month.
The respondent was given time TO
secure counsel before the question OF
allowing Mrs. Magee a counsel fee
should be determined.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
CITY COUNCIL
ACTS ON DOCS
AND SALARIES

Both branches OF the city council met
last evening. and adopted without amend
ment the new salary bill proposed by the
special committee. provided that 5000 be
transferred from the contingent fund,
which with the appropriations already
made for the several departments. Will
carry them TO the end OF the fiscal year.
In the common council Mr.. Parks. from
the committee on finance presented the
resolution transferring 5000 from the
contingency fund TO the several depart
ments as follows: To the auditing de-
partment, $500; 20 the clerk OF the common
council and committees, $500. TO the ex
ecutive department. $3.50. 10 the inspector
plumbing, $500 TO the department of pub
lie works for office salaries and expenses,
$500; TO the recorder OF deeds 5000.
The aldermen passed an amendment to
chapter / OF the Revised ordinances, en-,
titled Animals ordering the killing OF
all dogs running at large In the city
streets.
The lower branch adopted a resolution
instructlng the city solicitor TO apply to
the general assembly al it's next session
for such legislation as may be necessary
10 prevent the further extension OF rab-
les In the state. The latter resolution was
concurred in; but the council referred the
amendment TO the committee on ordi-
nances.
In the board OF aldermen .the communl-
cation OF the Musicians Protective union
favoring telephone competition was re-
ferred TO the joint special committee on
the Home Telephone company petition.
The board adjourned 10 Thursday, Dec
20.
The joint special committee on the
abolishing OF grade crossing az Acorn
street and Harris avenue reported an un-
expended balance OF S29.6lS.7l.
The city paid In land damages SIS. 5S5.
for retaining walls, $50 9l5lOl. and for the
approach TO Atwelis avenue, S17,645.2S.
This Improvement resulted in the aboli-
tion OF all grade crossings In this city
with the exception OF that at Dexter
street, near Mashapaug pond, and those
on Hartford avenue and Plainfeld street.
The committee recommended that the
matter OF the last two mentioned grade
crossings be referred TO the joint special
committee on the transfer OF certain lands
held by the New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad company. that II might
ascertain upon what terms the company
would agree 20 make the desired Inn
provements.
Tho committee recommended that those
who petitioned for the building OF sub
way or a bridge at Acorn street be given
leave 20 withdraw. The subway would
cost $1,000 and the bridge $3.50.
The report and various recommenda-
tons were adopted as the committee sug-
gosted.
Mr. Carpenter presented n resolution
which provided for the appointment OF a
committee OF three TO arrange for the an
nual municipal banquet on the evening
OF Jan. 2 President BalCh named
Messrs Carpenter Moulton and FLYNN.
ON motion OF Mr.. Parks the council ad-
jOurEed 10 Dec S.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
New York Bank Statement

New York. Dec 15.-The statement OF
clearing house banks for the week shows
that the banks hold 81, $4,000 less than the
legal reserve requirements This is a de-
crease in the deficit OF s.. .cO3 lbs as compar-
ed with last week The statement follows:
Loans, decrease, Sl7 002 600,
Deposits, decrease, sl5,116,10O
Circulation, decrease. $lS9, 500
Legal tenders, Increase, 81, 800.
Specie, decrease, $14,S0o.
Deficit, $1,699,5O5.
Decrease, $5.O03.125
Ex-C. S. Deposits. $2,110,450
Increase. S5,2i5,OO0
The surplus exclusive OF the United
States deposits Of 81. 11O, 450 this week COM
pares with deficit last week OF s3,l32. 80.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
BIG RAILROAD SCHEME
FOR NORTHERN MAINE

Augusta, Me. Dec. ia petition for q
1i5-mile branch OF the Bangor and Aroos-
took railroad, which IL built will open up
a big numbering and sporting territory
and furnish rail communication In prac-
tically direct line from the st. John
river on the northwestern boundary Of
Maine TO the Atlantic seaboard at Stock
ton Springs was filed with the state board
OF railroad commissioners today by the
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad com
pany.
range Q. i'm Piscataquis county. from a
branch Of the road already granted. but
not constructed. and extend to st. Fran
els plantation in Aroostook county near
the junction OF the st. Francis and st.
John rivers. II is to run practically In a
direct line from Sebois lake to the juno
tion Of the two rivers named through a
Wild and unsettled country. A hearfnk
was ordered TO be held In Bangor.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
HAZARD GIVEN
IN INJUNCTION
is To LEASING

Judge Brown today granted the petition
OF complainant I'm the equity cause OF
George B. Hazard against the Hope Land
company for preliminary injunction.
In his bill of complaint Mr. Hazard sets
out a renewal of a contract on lease, by
which he was TO have the privilege of
selling candy i'm front OF the Alps build"
ing at Crescent Park, the privilege of
boys selling candy and popcorn from bas-
kets and the selling OF ice cream on the
grounds owned by the respondent corpo-
ratioB for four years from Nov /, 1895,
al a rental OF 1920 a year
The bill further recited that the re-
spondent had leased or was about 10 lease
it's property at Crescent Park for a por-
tion Of the four years; and the prayer Is
that the respondent be enjoincd from
leasing its property. so as 10 interfere
with complainants privileges under tho
lease from respondent.
The respondent has filed a demurrer.
the chief point OF which is that no con-
tract is set forth i'm the bill with suffi-
cient certainty for n court 10 act thereon.
There may be full hearing of the case
later.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
EXCITEMENT WILD IN NEVADA.

EXCITEMENT WILD IN NEVADA.
Daily fresh fortunes are wrested from
Mother Earth Tenderfoots and inexperi-
erced men have become millionaires over
right while few weeks ago they labored
for days wages YOU CAN DO THIS,
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than since Comstock days. This Is not
speculation-THE GOLD is THERE. We
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cisco where the market for Nevada shares
is made. our fingers are constantly on
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ard we have accurate knowledge OF the
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
CELEBRATED THEIR Goth
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. George NJ. Baker observed
the Goth anniversary OF their marriage
az their home, $50 Flmwood avenue. last
evening, The evening was spent at whist
and later refreshments were served. Mr..
and Mrs. Baker were the recipients OF
congra atElations from the guests. well
as many tokens Of their esteem IN the
shape OF dainty gifts In linen.
Among those present were Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph w. Fowler Mr. and Mrs
John r. Dennis. Mr. and Mrs. Morton +.
Nlnsor. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert A. Remng
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. George Jepherson. Mr.
and Mrs. Harry s. Wolf Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Fred Gibson, Mr.. Robert L. Spencer. Mr..
George l.. Darte. Or. and Mrs. Arthur @.
Randall, Ma. and Mrs. william G.. Otis.
Mrs. James Otis and Mr.. and Mrs Her
bert Rice.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
ABANDONED SCHOONER
IN PATH OF NAVIGATION

Gloucester. Mass, Dec 15.-There Is an
abandoned schooner drifting in the path
of navigation In the vicinity Of Thatchers'
island. This information was brought to
this port today by the hshing schooner
Ida Silva. which sighted the schooner this
morning about a mile to the eastward OF
Thatchers' island
The Ida Silva, which was out on the
fishing grounds yesterday sighted the
same derelict northeast OF Thatchers' ISL
and. At that time the abandoned vessel
which was apparently used in the coast
trade had lost her bowsprt and a con-
siderable quantity of wreckage was hang
Ing over the sides. The vessel was trim
med in white and there was name on
her stern. but because of the spray which
was breaking over the schooner only
the first letter. which was "F' could be
made out.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
RObT. NJ 'ARDELL
NOW PATIENT At
BUTLER ASYLUM

Robert McArdell. the well-known real
estate operator. owner Of the Hotel Lenox
and other valuable property i'm the centre
OF the city, is undergoing treatment at
the Butler hospital. where he was admit
ted last Thursday.
Mr. McCardell is taxed for more than
$l35.0oC.
The petition, which was placed on hle
ia the probate court at the request OF his
wife. recites that medical treatment IL
necessary, as Mr.. McArdell has persist
emily refused TO take medicine or submit
to treatment by a physician.
He had heen suffering for some time
from insomnia, and Is believed To have
q touch Of paresis. He is about 90 years
old. and has n wife and five daughters.
guardian for his person and estate is
sought. Hon. p. ]. Mccarthy being attor-
ney for the family.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
RECORD OF NAMES
HUNTING SEASON

Bangor. Me. Dec 15.-The big game sea :
son In Maine closes az midnight The rec
ord OF game killed for the season Is far
behind that OF 1895, due 10 hard hunting
conditions during most of the season and
also 20 the scarcity of deer in sections
where they were heretofore plentiful,
The record of the season 90 date H. 3ll5
deer; lS9 moose and rs bears. compared
with 1921 deer. 2l6 moose and ~ bears.
There have oeen the usual number of
hunting accidents due 60 the discharge cf
firearms or exposure after being lost I'm
the woods and ten deaths have resulted
from these causes. with a proportionately
large number OF accidents which did not
result fatally.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
COMPROMISE IN
FIGHT IN FRANCE
Continued from Page One.

Arras, France. Dec. 15.-When the
bishop of Arras was expelled from his
residence today under the church ana
state separation law. gendarmes were
compelled 10 charge the manifestants who
barricaded the doors OF the seminary,
which were eventually broken open with
trunks OF trees used as battering rams
OFFICIALS IMPRISONED.
Tarascon. France. Dec. l6-Two squad
rons OF Hussars have been dispatched
from here to Barbentanne. where the in
habitants have imprisoned the officials
sent to take over the church property.
under the church and state separation
law.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
KING OSCARS CONDITION
IS MORE ENCOURAGING

Stockholm. Sweden. Dec 15-Thls
mornings bulletin bore out the more ia
vorable unofficial news from the palace
today and showed that King Oscars tenn
perature was nearing normal and that the
other unsatisfactory symptoms were
yielding 10 treatment
The bulletin read as follows The king
had altogether seven hours sleep during
the night. His temperature this morning la
a9.5. There II sull an Insignificant sccre-
tion OF mucous IN the trachea. His hearts
action h somewhat improved his pulse IL
stlll irregular and his strength is some
what improved"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
UTTER NOT To
Be CANDIDATE
SOON AGAIN?

when a dark horse becomes known. he
Is no longer a dark horse" said Gov. Ut
ter TO representative of the NewsDem-
ocrat referring TO the report that he has
been considered "A dark horse and might
figure in the coming senatorial contest
"If dark horse comes 10 light prema- >
turely, he Is soon put into the class OF the
also rams" added the governor, who
was busy packing up an accumulation OF
literature letters and such stuff as he
cares 10 take away with him next month
when his successor is installed I'm the gu
bernatorial chair.
one OF the governors friends said HE
is I'm no sense candidate for anything !;
and | have gathered the impression that
he is not likely 20 be candidate again
FOR some years 10 come"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
WRECKING STEAMER
REPORTED MISSING

bayfield,, wis, Dec. 15.-The steamer
Ireland, from which the crew was re-
moved yesterday afternoon. is today re-
ported 10 have sunk near Sand Island.
No news Is yet available from the
wrecking steamer Manistique. which had
81 men aboard and which has been miss
ing since last evening when the Ireland
was abandoned. The Manistique ard a
tug had been towing the Ireland 20 Du-
luth for repairs.
Detroit Mich. Dec. ia Journal spe-
cial from Sarnia, ont, says: capt. VIII
liam Reid OF the Reid Wrecking company
has received a telegram from Bayfield,
Wis. saying that the wrecker Manistique
ts safe there.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
WILL STAND PAT
ON THE JAPANESE
SCHOOL ISSUE

San Francisco. Dec. 15.-"Japanese chill
dren who have passed grammar grades
have not been and will not be debarred
from the high schools"
This statement was made by President
Altman OF the board Of education yester-
day 1t is only I'm the grammar and pri-
mary grades that any objection Is made
10 the presence OF Japanese and the chief
objection in those grades is to grown
men.
THE board OF education will stand pat
In the position taken" said Mr. Altman,
speaking for the board OF education. I'VE
have proceeded according to law and 1t
is the move Of the United States"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
RUN ON COLUMBIA
TRUST CO. CONTINUES

Middletown Conn, Dec. 15-The heavy
run on the Columbia Trust company
which bernn yesterday continued today,
long line forming at the company's
building previous 10 the opening OF its
doors at 10 o'clock.
Bank Examiner Noble made an investi-
cation into the company's affairs a few
days ago and announced that he found
the company IN excellent shape. II Is
stated that $4,000 was Withdrawn from
the institution yesterday and 10 meet any
further extensive Withdrawal G. Z.
Marsh. heavy stockholder In The COM
pany. came here today with large sur
plus.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
KNOCKED DOWN
BY AUTO AND
HEAD INJURED

While crossing Pine street near Hay,
at 1880 this afternoon. Thomas Mcintosh.
II years OF age living at Is Hudson street
and conducting a house painting business
al 243 Dyer street, was struck by an au-
tomobile owned by Brownell Field com.
pany and driven by George Fits.
He received a severe wound in the
head; and as he did not regain conscious
ness the ambulance from the Rhode Is
land hospital was called and he was re-
moved there for treatment.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
FIRE STILL RAGING IN
DOMINION COAL CO. SHAFT

Glace Bay c. B., Dec. 15.-The fire
which broke out yesterday in the Hui
collery OF the Dominion Coal company
Is still raging. Above the surface nov
there is nothing to burn but the flames
are shooting high out Of the mouth of the
shaft Preparations are being made to
food the colliery. as II is believed that
ls the only way the fire can be extinguish-
cd Powerful steam pumps were placed in
position on the shore today and Il was
expected that by evening half dozen
streams OF sea water would be pouring
into the shaft
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
FIRE AT BOSTON
CAUSES $4,000 LOSS

Boston, Dec. IA damage OF 500
600 was caused by fire today TO the
building occupied b -yLewis and COM
pany. druggists, and situated at the
corner OF Portland and Merrimac
streets, i'm the west end.
The two upper floors. on which was
the large stock OF drugs, were burned
out and stock on the floors underneath
was damaged considerably by watcr.
The building was owned by Thomas l..
Jenks' heirs. The loss is covered by
insurance.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
Allowance and Fees Allowed

The respondent in the divorce case
OF Bertha V. +. Robinson VS.. William
II Robinson was today ordered to pay
petitioner $3.50 n week for support.
s25 for counsel fees and $40 for wit
ness fees.
In the case of May Dupuis VS.. Joseph
Dupuis the respondent was ordered to
pay petitioner SO a week and S25 for
counsel fees. Judge Tanner heard
both cnses.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
DEAD MAN HAD ON
CLOTHES MADE HERE

New London. Dec. ia mans bady
was found upon the engine pilot OF tho
early express over the Shore line from
Providence today. and no clue to his
identity was found by either the medical
examiner or the coroner.
Apparently the man had been a me.
chanic. and as his clothing bore the name
OF n Providence firm. II Is thought the
mar was killed near that city.
The heel Of one shoe was parity torn
Off as II his foot had been caught In a
frog or switch when the train struck
him
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
WANTS HOME RULE
FOR THE YUKON

Seattle wash. Dec. 15.--Alfred
Thompson Of Dawson. member OF par
lament OF the Dominion OF Canada.
representing the Yukon territory, ar
rived in Seattle yesterday enroute TO
Ottawa, where he will attempt TO op-
tain home rule for Yukon:
Mr.. Thompson says he VIII also re-
quest that the Canadian governm INT
shall make an appropriation for the
proper defining or the boundary pe-
tween the United states Alaskan pos
session and tho Yukon.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
New Steamer on Line

The Providence. Fail River and New
port Steamboat company has chartered
from New York the new and speedy eX-
cursion steamer Commodore 20 run on
The route between this city and Newport
during the winter. Tho running time will
be reduced by 10 and rs minutes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
WHOLE COUNTY WILL
BE DEVOID OF TREES

York. Me. Dec. 1.-Two years more OF
the present numbering methods will COM
pletely devastate practically all the wood
land territory OF York county. according
10 an investigation which has recently
been made. II Is estimated the forests OF
York county are disappearing AT the rate
OF 100000 feet annually.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
EARL OF DUNMORE
MAY VISIT MRS. EDDY

Boston, Dec. l5.-The Earl OF Dun
ponents Of the Christian Science re-
ligion in Great Britain. Is visiting in
Boston today. having arrived in New
York yesterday from abroad. II is
likely that he will visit Mrs. Mary
Baker Eddy at Concord, N. r., before
his departure
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
UNCLE SAM LOOKS
UP STRIKES HERE

An expert from the bureau Of labor OF
the department OF commerce and labor at
Washington Is IN this state invest ga ting
strikes and lockouts during the past year
4 list OF 80 questions Is asked. covering
every phase OF the matter and calculated
Go develop detailed information OF con-
siderable interest
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
Seking New Trial

Judge Mumford today heard the case
or August r. Benson against the Rhode
Island company on The defendants petit
ton for new trial The fury awarded
Mr. Benson $500
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
Motion Calendar Called

The calendar OF motions was called be-
fore Presiding Justice Sweetland IN the
superior court today. large number Of
minor matters were disposed OF.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
italy Has Severe Storm

Rome, Dec. 15.-Terrihc storms OF snow.
wind and torrential rains have caused Sc
rious damage TO all the Italian telegraph
ic lines Throughout the morning Rome
was entirely isolated
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
Baker Gets Judgment

Judge Tanner today ordered 'udg-
ment on the verdict Ina the case OF
John =. Baker against Lieut. Thomas
H. Tyler et al. 60 recover damages
for false arrest. in which a jury gave
the plaintln $500
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
Steamer Clara Floated

New York. Dec. i5.-The Austrian
steamship Clara, which went ashore At
Mantoloking. n. j.. yesterday. was
hauled of today She was able to pro-
ceed 10 New York under her own
steam
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
Referred TO Master

The equity cause OF Ellen McEirov
vs. Michael McCarvilie was today re-
forred by Judge Brown 90 " W. MOss
as master
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15

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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
THE COTTON MARKET.

Reported for The News-Democrat over
the private wire Of DICK BROS. & CO,
Bankers and Brokers.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-15
TO cuee A colo I'M ONE DAY

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