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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-23
JERNEGAN
SUED FOR
DIVORCE

ST. Louis Mo-, Jan ga salt for di-
vorce was filed yesterday by Mrs. Pres
colt Ford Jernagan of Massachusetts,
against her husband. whom she married
in Massachusetts, Nov. 25. 1892. Jernegan,
who is an ordained minister. was the au-
thor OF the sea water gold swindle that
made such a sensation in the East some
years ago lie is now in the Philippines
teaching school
Young Jernegan was educated at Phil
lps Andover and Brown University. He
then entered the ministry, his first charge
being Middletown, Conn, In 1893. where he
was pastor OF a Baptist church
He wrote religious books which secured
the commendation OF President Andrews
OF Brown, but owing 70 some friction in
his congregatio he soon resigned and
shortly thereafter married Miss Evelyn B.
Phinney OF Edgartown.
The next heard Of him was In connec-
tion with a rumored discovery OF a pro-
cess 10 extract gold from sea water. Like
the notorious Keeley motor swindle. the
process was said TO he secret. and IL was
whispered around that all who got on
the inside would participate in real
Klondike.
The effect Of this shrewd advert slng
the Electrolythic Marine Salts company.
Jernegan's plan was simply beyond be-
lief He induced gullible investors TO sit
In n little house at a wharf at Silver
Spring. and later at North Lubec. Me.
where the swindle took place. 10 watch
his experiments.
He carefully let down a box into the
ocean with n rope. where some duicksil-
yer In IL was exchanged for quicksilver
mixed with gold by a confederate waiting
beneath the water In n diving suit
when tho investors saw the gold eX-
tracted from the kuickslver they fell
over themselves 10 put money into Jer-
negan's hands TO start a plant on n big
scale lie pocketed n large amount. and
silently departed 10 foreign lands
Jernegan's man Friday was an old boy
hood pal named Fisher. who also faded
from sight Even after their fight the TN
vestors still had faith I'm tho scheme and
continued 10 try 10 operate n plant at
Newhuryport. Mass. for some time.
When located I'm Manila three years ago
Jernegan Is said 10 have admitted the
fraudulent nature OF his scheme and that
after visiting Europe he soon became
bankrupt. after a period Of high life IN
various European cities He then return
Cd and lived incognito for two years I'm
the United States.
lie went 10 the town of Everett. wash.
where he worked as an extra hand In
saw mill. bat his past 50 preyed upon HE
mind that whcn he got an opportunity 10
20 20 Manila as n teacher he quickly took
advantage OF IL.
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was laid before the senate. and Mr. Gal
linger asked the senate to agree TO vote
on the bill on Feb. IL, but Mr. Daniel
objected, on the ground that the measure
had not been sufficiently considered by
the senate. He said that he had no pur-
pose to prevent a vote on the blk
Mr.. Galllnger then suggested the 9Th of
March for a vote, but Mr.. Mallory OBJ
jected on the ground that the bill was
subject 10 a point OF order, and Mr.. CAL
linger said that In view OF the objections
he would ask the senate 10 proceed with
out material interruption with the con-
sideration OF the bill.
Mr.. Teller replied that no advantage
would be gained by such pressure and
said there should be notice In advance
OF such a move.
II accept with due humility the lecture
from the senator from Colorado" Mr.
Gallnger responded. adding that such
lectures are not unusual.
Mr.. Teller disavowed any intention 10
deliver lecture, and said he was con-
tending only for the rights OF those who
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-23

presumed he said. that the commission
would do Justice TO all parties, far more
impartially than would either the carrier
or the shipper.
CONSERVATIVE MR.. ALDRICH.
Mr. Aldrlch contended that Mr.. Hearst
could not be robbed OF the credit for
originating this great 'panacea for the
public Ills"
Does the senator mean 20 say that the
Republican president got his scheme from
Mr. Hearsty' Mr. Bacon asked and Mr..
Bailey suggested that Mr.. Aldrich and
the president should get together and
agree upon a bin in the exact words Of
the president, which could be passed
without difficulty
Yet Mr. Bailey admit Ted that~Se know
OF no consummation more difficult OF ac-
complishment than this. The senator
from Rhode Island is nothing II not con
servative; the president Is nothing II not
emotional he said
SO far as Mr.. Hearst was concerned.
Mr.. Bailey said. he recognized that his
politics were distasteful 20 Mr.. Aldrich
and his friends. on the Democratic side
some might accept and others reject Mr.
Hearst's ideas.
Mr. Aldrich returned 70 the discussion OF
Mr.. Hearst. saying that I'm his position
he so far overshadows others that IL was
generally recognized that he or Mr.. Bryan
must be the leader OF his party in the
next campaign.
Now that the senator has seen so
good as 10 tell us who will be the Demo
cratic nominee. will he add the informa-
alton as 10 who will be the Republican
nominee?" Mr.. Bailey asked amid a burst
OF laughter. and the Rhode Island sena-
tor replied that there was no consensus
OF opinion on that point.
He did bowpvar raulv Ia lator
question from Mr.. Bailey concerning the
newspaper report that the president was
TO be a candidate for third term I'm op-
position TO THE Money Power"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-23
FOREIGN
MISSION
MEETING

The Midwinter Missionary Institute. a
union meeting OF the Baptist churches of
the state, held in the interests of for
eign missions, was held yesterday at the
First Baptist church. Morning, afternoon
and evening sessions were held.
The morning session opened at 1880
o'clock with Rev Myron d. Fuller pre-
siding. A brief devotional service was
conducted by Rev. j. G. Hyde. after which
Rev DR.. W. f.. Witter opened an inform
al conference. Charles w. Perkins spoke
on Financial Methods and Needs" and a
short address was made by Rev. NJ. G.
Moran OF Tura, Caro- Hills, Assam.
The afternoon session opened at
o'clock II was presided over by Rev. II.
w. Watjen Devotional service was con-
Quoted by Rev. w. l.. Wood, after which
the program was as follows:
What the Foreign Missionary Work Is
Doing for Women at Home-the Scope Of
the Work." Miss Mary A. Greene. Provi-
dence; What the Foreign Missionary
Work lis Doing for the Women Abroad
the Scope OF the Work. Mrs. George ii.
Brvck. Kanaglri. South India: The Call
OF the Master" Mrs. H. c. Stafford, Bos-
ton. A general conference was held 1T
3l5 p. m. the theme being "Christ's Ideal
for the Church and How TO Realize It.
and the following phases of this question
were discussed THE Pastors Response
bility for the Development OF Mission
Study Plans" Rev. l. L. Henson. II. -. /;
How Can the Men and Boys be Enlisted"
Rev. j. l.. Peacock. The Sunday School
Superintendents' and Teachers Response
bility for Teaching Missions, Rev
George w Rigler. ID. ID. The afternoon 8
sessions was concluded by descriptions OF
mission work I'm Burma. by Rev b. p
Cross. ID. D.. i'm Assam by the Rev NJ. G.
Mason, and in China by Rev. William
Ashmore. II. II.
In the evening addresses were delivered
by Rev Dr William Ashmore aud Rev.
seldom r. McCurdy.
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He also took occasion 10 declare that
the signs OF the times point to the nam
ing of either Mr.. Hearst or Mr.. Bryan
as the next Democratic presidential can
didate, but when pressed TO indicate the
probabilities in the Republican party de-
clned to make a prediction and also
avoided answering a query Of Mr.. Bailey
as 10 whether the president would be a
candidate for a third term.
Messrs. Platt and Depew were in their
seats when the senate convened yester-
day. the first appearance OF either for
some time. Both were given warm well
comes and were heartily congratulated
upon their apparent good health.
At the conclusion OF the morning busi-
ness Mr.. Clay addressed the senate on
his resolution relating 20 the government
al power to fix maximum future charges
by railways.
Mr. Aldrich asked Mr. Clay II COM
plants would increase or decrease II the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-23
new INDUSTRY
Wosnsockst IS fssei 10 Exempt a Big
Plant From Tintua

a special session % the woonsocket
city council was held last evening. for
the purpose of considering the petition
for exemption from taxation presented
by Hon Aram 1 Pothier In behalf of
Charles Tiberghien a Brother. Mr.
Pothier explained how the proposed in
dustry would hereft the city
The petition was referred 10 the finance
committee which will report at the meet
ing 10 be held Feb lst
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-23
WITHOUT
FOOD FOR
MANY DAYS

Mrs Malvina Moran OF lbs Quequechan
street, Fan River. answered knock at
her door and found herself addressed by
a young woman about 10 years of age,
who asked for food and shelter, stating
that she had neither for several days.
Tho girl appeared 10 be very weak, and
her hands were purple and looked to have
been frostbitten. Portions OF the ekin
were peeing or and the girls counte-
nance told OF continued exposure.
Questions by Mrs. Moran brought forth
little informa tion aside from the answers
that the young woman had recently been
employed as a domestic IN New Bedford.
where her home was She did not know
whether her parents were dead or alive.
nor IN what part OF the city they resided.
She had done homework for a woman
namd Stone and a woman named Burns
OF Mt Pleasant She left the employ of
the latter about two weeks ago and since
that time has been obliged 20 sleep I'm
sheds, or wherever she could obtain shell
ter Her hands and feet were frostbitten.
and as a consequence she suffered very
much.
Mrs Moran communicated with the po-
lice IN the carly Sunday evening. and the
girl wac removed 10 the city almshouse.
inc superintendent had her transferred
about midnight 90 the city hospital. as
IL was very evident she had lost her rea-
son and was In constant danger of doing
bodily harm 90 herself She now lies az
the hospital In n critical condition.
Marshal Hilllard has received no report
of any young woman missing from home.
and the case IL somewhat puzzlIng The
Girl II about FIVE feet I'm hight ~ light
complexion. and attired I'm n light-colored
box coat. darn skirt and red plaid waist
She had no hat. The police arc inclined
lorgs IN New Bedford.
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deliver to him the warrant and tax bills
for the collection OF the town taxes.
The electors of the town failed 10 choose
a collector and Samuel Kettelle claimed
that he held the Office by virtue Of the
fact that his successor had not been
chosen and qualified. questioning the
legality of Mr.. Briggs election by the
town council
In conclusion Judge Mumford says:
Counsel have called attention 10 the
provisions OF general laws. chapter as.
section "a. that all warrants for collect
ing OF taxes shall continue in force until
the whole tax is collected. although the
time appointed for collecting the tax or
the year OF Office may have expired.
This case. hoewver, does not present
the contingency for which that section
Is intended 10 provide The former col
lector is not seeking after his year has
expired to keep alive a warrant delivered
10 him during that year. but TO retain a
warrant delivered 20 him after the ex
piration OF his year OF office, although his
successor has been elected and quail
fed.
II think al least as strong an argument
in favor Of the petitioner may be drawn
from section SO, chapter as. Of the general
laws providing for the removal of col
lector from office and the issue of new
warrant 20 the new collector for the un-
paid portion of the tax. While the cleo
tion and qualification Of the petitioner did
not affect the removal Of Kettelle. within
the meaning OF this provision, yet II clear
" appears that there are no insuperable
obstacles TO the issue of new warrant
and the collection by different persons of
oF ~ 20
For these reasons think the petitioner
is entitled 10 the writ as prayed"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-23
WAS
LEGALLY
ELECTED

Judge Mumford handed down an opin-
ion yesterday in the Kent county superior
court sustaining the legality Of the elec-
tion OF Halsey j. Briggs as tax collector
Of West Greenwich
The matter was before the court on
the petition OF Briggs for a writ Of man
damus TO compel Town Treasurer Carr TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-23
BATTLESHlP RHODE ISLAND
MAY Be READY FEB. 8

Quincy. Mass. Jan e3-At the Fore
River shpbulding company works here
today N was stated that the company
expected the new battleship Rhode Island.
built here. 20 be ready 10 40 into COM
mission Feb 3
n was explained that the date had not
been arbitrarily fixed and that N II was
found that the vessel could not be fully
completed by Feb u might be n day or
two after that before she was commits
stoufd
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did not agree with tho New Hampshire
senator concerning the bill The bill was
then laid aside temporarily.
Mr. Clay continued his speech on the
railroad rate resolution lie said there
seemed 20 be an idea that I'm All instances
the inter state commerce commission
would decide against the railroads. but
he contended that there was no iustlhca-
t.s, :. ,scv ssn 4 IA. ba
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-23
NEWSLETS

Sweet Mary is a charming girl,
or so Augustus thinks.
She wears her golden hair a-curi
In fascinating kinks:
But O, will some one tell me why,
While still with life she higgles
And all it's solemn moments hy.
She giggles?
II matters not how dread the hour.
How grave its moments be;
While others tears fall like shower
Sweet Mary says "Te he."
And there are others OF her kind:
For instance. young Miss Miggles,
Who when she needs TO air her mind
Just giggles.
sat with Hamlet but last week,
The melancholy Dane
Brought tears to my unwonted cheek,
So sore his woe and pain.
ITO be or not To be- he cried.
While Mary squirmed and wriggled,
And when at last poor Hamlet died
She giggled.
Within the solemn house Of prayer,
At function or pink tea;
Where Mary goes-yet, everywhere
4 She takes her To he he.
II laughter's due. or daughters not.
Her golden head she wiggles,
And, though there's pathos in the plot.
She giggles.
I've thought full oft OF Mary's case,
Along life's thorny road.
Why is her giggler out OF place?
And why does II explode?
Is Il because her thinks won't fow.
The while she writhes and wriggles?
dare not say--I only know
She giggles
San Francisco Call
Albert Hill was placed on probation. by
Judge Rueckert. today. for non-support OF
family.
William OConnor was sentenced 10 the
farm for six months by Judge Rueckert.
today. for being an idle person,
Florence Tucker. common night walk
er was today sentenced 10 the farm for
six months by Judge Rueckert.
William Doherty OF 73 Washington
Gently an overcoat, valued al SIS
Richard Hartnett was sentenced to the
farm for nine months by Judge Rueckert
this morning for neglecting to support
wife and children.
Frank L. Sven was fined $40 and costs
in the 9Th district court. today, for the
theft OF two bottles and contents valued
at 81. 8. the property OF Anette willard
William Sullivan was fined s. and costs
and Patrick Mulhern was fined s. and
costs In the police court today for revel-
ling on Westminster street, yesterday.
Michael Masso pleaded not guilty in the
9Th district court today and was held In
500 for trial January 90th. on the charge
of eatening to shoot Frank Ferrani
Catherine McManus was committed 10
the state hospital for the insane. today
by order OF Judge Rueckert. who held a
special court session at st. Joseph's hos
pital
Patrick O'Brien was fined s. and costs
in the police court today for revellng on
Manton avenue yesterday. William Gar
row pleaded not guilty and will be tried
tomorrow.
The complaint against Arthur Slater.
for an assault upon Elijah T. Paine.
which was TO have been tried In the 9Th
district court today, was continued for
one week.
Patrick IT. Conroy, 55 years old. residing
at Lonsdale was brought from Quidnick
to the Rhode Island hospital last night
TO be treated for a broken leg Conroy at
tempted 10 stop the car by standing on
the track. He succeeded in his endeavor
but was struck by the car.
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power 70 fix rates were given 10 the com
mission.
The opinion was expressed by Mr. Clay
that II the power were given the commits
sior = majority 81 disputes would be set
tied BY shippers and the roads. and com
plants would. therefore. be diminished
In number
MERCHANT MARINE BILL
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and
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OF he public
Mr.
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The News Is the medium through which
IN. bio stores make their offieisl an.
yc.,ncsr,erts of baroalns 20 the public.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-23

The store news In The News will be so
complete that no other medium need be
consulted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-23

Michael Graham was held In $1,000 by
Judge Rueckert. today, for trial next Fri
day on the charge Of breaking and enter
ing in the daytime the dwelling OF Victor
Allard and stealing a watch. valued at
SO, the property Of Clara Allard Subse-
quently he pleaded guilty and was held
for the grand jury in $1,000.
social and dance was given in Knight.
OF Columbus hall last evening by the
Theatrical Ushers' Social club. The music
was by Fay's Belmont orchestra The
committee was composed OF c. NJ Goff r.
Swaine and j. Head John c.. Casey was
floor director p. Plant assistant and f.
Besno, r. Headley and c. Knowles aids.
The theory advanced that two OF the
boxes failed 20 work when pulled FOR n
FIRE In the silver Lake district early yes
terday morning. is not founded on fact.
The operator at headquarters sent out a
quick alarm when box 4T5 was pulled I'M
medately an alarm came in from box 40
and as the two signal stations are but
1000 feet apart the operator did not give
an alarm from that box. reserving such
action for a second alarm II one proved
necessary.
At yesterday afternoons meeting OF the
Providence police association officers
were elected as follows: President. Mat
thew +. Fitzpatrick OF station 3. vice
president. John H. Martin. station /: sec
retary. Herbert Il. Coffey. headquarters:
treasurer Dennis Mccarthy. station 2; di-
rectors. Patrolmen James VI. Mifritt, sta
tion Howard Paine. 2: Richard Gamble.
2 Frederick Reed. 4: william Bradbury. 5:
Detective John J Mcguire. g. Patrolman
John Carmody. 4 Detective Albert r.
Ngrlararp brnHnuaYtgTe
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presumed. he said. that the commission
would do Justice TO all parties, far more
impartially than would either the carrier
or the shipper.
Smyrna times., 1906-02-21
Color Blind.

John Dalton, without whose discov-
cry of the laws of chemical combina-
ton chemistry as an exact science
could hardly exist. was wholly color
blind. His knowledge of the fact came
about by a happening of the sort which
we call chance On his mothers birth
day, when he was a man of twenty
six. he took her a pair of stockings
which he had seen in shop window
labeled, "Silk, the newest fashion"
''Thee has bought me pair of grand
hose, john" said the mother, "but what
made thee fancy such a bright color?
Why, can never show myself at meet
ing in them"
John was much disconnected. but he
told her that he considered the stock
ings to be of very proper go to meet
ing color, as they were a dark blush
drab.
'Why, they're red as a cherry, John"
was her astonished reply.
Neither he nor his brother Jonathan
could see anything but drab in the
stockings. and they rested in the belief
that the good wife's eyes were out Of or
der until she. having consulted various
neighbors. returned with the verdict
"varra fine stuff, but uncommon scar.
lety."
The consequence was that John Dial
ton became almost the first to direct
the attention of the scientific world t.
the subject of color blindness.
Smyrna times., 1906-02-21

lack of circulation. Had knife been
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way"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
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