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The Mankato free press., 1906-03-30

Dramatically opposed are the two
denominations in the matter of baptism,
the Christians demanding that the Con-
gregationalists take the teachings of
Christ and be immersed. The Congre-
gationalists proposed that as they could
not agree as to the teachings of Christ,
the two forms of baptism be permitted
to exist side by. side, leaving the form
to the choice of each candidate. But
this was not agreed to by the Chris
titians.
In the open meeting there were sew
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
NUGGETS Of NEWS.

All grades OF refined sugar were ad-
vanced ten cents hundred pounds today.
The condition OF John H. Spreckele.
proprietor OF the San Francisco Call. was
improved last night and he is reported 10
be on the way to recovery.
The San Francisco board OF supervisors
yesterday passed an ordinance fixing tho
price OF gas at 65 cents "a thousand feet
and providing for 10 per cent reduction
In the water rate.
W. l. Bird OF Godsboro, y. G., has
been appointed auditor OF the Norfolk
and Western Railroad 20 succeed George
NJ. Glaser resigned 20 go 90 the New
York. New Haven and Hartford railroad
The Postal Telegraph Gable company
today completed a direct connection with
tho Northern Telegraph company adding
500 miles OF pole line and $50 offices 20 tho
Postal system I'm northern Maine. Tele-
grams are now transmitted via Postal"
60 the Moorehead Lake regions and all
points on tho Bangor and Arostook pail
road.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
MRS. ADAMS IS
CROSS EXAMINED
IN NOTE CASE

Judge Mumford and a jury today heard
testimony in the case OF Annie r. Adams
VS.. the municipal court Of the city OF
Providence. Mrs Adams is a resident of
Portsmouth and is seeking TO recover on
a promissory note for 5000, given her by
the late Amanda Wear OF this city.
The consideration for the notes was
services rendered the deceased by Mrs.
Adams.
on cross-examination Mrs. Adams said
that the only services rendered by her
for the deceased was walking out with
her, visiting her when sick. going 10 the
Doctors once when Mrs Wear had sur
gical operation performed on her ear and
entertaining deceased at her, appellants
home. She admitted that Lille Lorrimer.
n niece of Mrs. Wears. was acting as
companion as this time for the latter.
Commissioners were appointed by the
municipal court 10 examine claims against
the estate of Mrs. Wear and this note
was disallowed. The commissioners re-
duced claim presented by Lille Lori
mer. as companion and nurse. from $3.50
TO $40S Mrs. Wears heirs say ytshe signed
the note. supposing IL was an entirely
different paper.
The case came up to the superior court
on appeal from the decree OF the munich
pal court, approving the report of the
commissioners.
William p. Sheffield. Jr.. represents the
appellant and Bassett & Raymond the
heirs OF Mrs. Wear.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
COURTS CGULDN'
SIT IN ROOMS
WITHOUT HEAT

Everyone at the county court house this
morning noticed the absence OF heat
When the justices OF the superior court
assembled IL was found necessary 30 take
a recess until 2 D. m. save for one JUS
tice. who could use the large room on the
top floor.
At o'clock thic morning a pipe in one
OF the boilers gave way and the cellar
floor was covered with water, and the
two Boilers were soon out OF business as
heating propositions 1t did not take
long for the court house TO equal a private
refrigerator car. and one of the deputy
sheriffs who arrived early is said to have
gone looking for a hot water bag.
Early this afternoon the different court
rooms became comfortable The big court
room upstairs is room with number
OF large windows which face the south
and southeast and the sun made IL very
comfortable The jurors, though. were
in cramped quarters.
This is really the first time the court
has been troubled by lack OF heat since
the great coal strike. At that time the
members OF the legislature who were
lawyers stood well for the time being
at least, with the court, and the lawyers
saw that the ] .dges had fuel enough. To-
day the justices had 10 depend on wood
fires in the CRATES in their rooms and so
had the clerks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
GOVERNMENT TUG
Aida FAST ON
NEWPORT SHORE

Last evening while towing the coaling
barge 10 the coaling station of Newport
the government tug Aida went aground
on the rocks off Newport on her way
from the training station 10 Bradford.
The tug was rescued from the rocks after
sending out signals of distress and blowing
her whistles 10 attract attention.
The tug Solicitor was the first 10 go
10 her aid. Owing 10 the gale OF wind
blowing at the time the Solicitor had
much trouble in getting alongside. Hand
ing the vessel line She was made fast
and pulled off the rocks, then towed 10
safety IL is not thought that there has
been much damage TO the tug, but that
matter will be investigated Immediately
and the necessary repairs done.
The manner in which the accident hap
pcned IL somewhat peculiar. The tug
was towing a barge from Bradford sta
ton carrying about 400 tons OF coal, and
when arriving at the station and making
anchor a line became entangled in. the
propeller in such a way that she was
Obliged TO anchor. The wind was 80
fierce that she veered and swung onto the
rocks.
The anchor was then lost and the tug
began 10 drift while the barge began Ia
pound upon the rocks. The tug drifted
on the rocks until aid came, but not at
such a dangerous point az had been
the case with the barge. The tug was
in charge of Capt William Champion Jr'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
FIRE IN OLD STAND OF
ROGER WILLIAMS HOTEL

Box 1i6. Westminster and North Main
streets. was run at 2:2O this afternoon
for a blaze IN the cellar OF the building.
Nos. 1876 orth Main street. which was
formerly the Roger Williams hotel, but
Is now conducted by Joseph Follen as
a lodging house.
The fire started. Il Is thought. from
ashes IN the cellar and but for prompt
work OF the hremen would have spread
rapidly with the tinder woodwork 10 feed
upon II was well IN hand l5 minutes
after arrival Of the apparatus and the re-
call was sounded IN n short while.
John Reilly. an employe OF ]. Il. Mulvl-
Hill a. Co. which has a plumbing shop IN
the centre 81 the ground 1oor was 1rst
90 give the alarm. While at work In
the rear of the shope no fei intense heat
and on Investigation saw dense smoke
coming from the cellar door. He pulled
in an alarm from box lis. across the
street
Charles Donohue. employed a. care
taker IN the lodging house. lost the left
side of a luxurious crop OF whlskers as
he opened the cellar door n sheet OF
flame striking him IN the face
Lieutenant stone and officers from the
Central station roped on the crowd which
assumed a considerable size.
The northern corner of the ground floor
was occupied BY the Star Wine Room
and this place. with the plumbing shop.
suffered slight damage 20 stock. ]
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
FRIENDS WANT
STATE To PAY
FOR ACCIDENT

The following letter was read at this
mornings session OF the senate. The mat
ter was referred TO the joint committee
on accounts and claims. who now have the
the matter under advisement
TO the Honorable General Assembly OF
the State OF Rhode Island:
on the evening OF Jan. 1, 1905, two
ladies. with the innocent purpose OF at
tending the governors annual reception
although mistaken as 70 the date OF hold
ing IT, stepped into a pitfall on the State
Houee grounds and one OF them, Martha
Booth OF Providence. an elderly lady OF
ca years, sustained n compound fracture
OF both bones OF her right leg and is
now In the Rhode Island hospital. a Grip
pie for life.
The woman has no natural protection ::
earns her own bread as a seamstress and
has no desire or money TO prosecute n
claim against the parties responsible for
this defect In construction Her friends
simply ask 10 some measure OF relief
can be granted without making her an
object OF public charity.
Respectfully yours.
(Signe0J ROBERT BROWNE
for MARTHA BOOTH.
Central Falls. II. l., March ], 1896.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
PLAINTIFF TOO
Ill To CONTINUE
HER TESTIMONY

The case OF Ella Simone wGs taken
from the jury today because Miss Simone
was too i'll TO continue as a witness She
Is suing the Rhode Island company,
through her mother 20 recover $4,000 for
personal Injuries.
Her mothers suit against the same cor
poratlon was tried n few weeks ago and
Ella tainted on the witness stand. As
she fell she struck the jamb OF the door
behind the witness box and was uncon-
scious for some time. These fainting
spells she claims TO have been subject TO
since the accident
ella was riding IN ono OF the defendants
cars and on her way TO work when there
was a collision with n Danielson car. A
Jury gave Mrs. slmone 500 OF rloss OF
her daughters service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
RHODE ISLAND
MEDICAL SOCIETY
HEARS 5 PAPERS

The quarterly meeting OF the Rhode
Island Medical society was held this
morning in the auditorium OF the Y. NJ.
G. A.. with about $50 Of the members
present The session was very interest
ing 10 the members OF the profession pres
ent, owing 20 the papers read and the
discussions OF them. as well as the other
business. that was disposed OF.
Dr. BARKER called the meeting 10 order
shortly before noon and the business was
begun The first business after the read
ing OF the minutes OF the last session
was the report or the meeting OF the
house delegates II was statd at this
meeting that DrS Hersey. White and Ful-
,crtOn were appointed committee to con-
s.der the matter OF contract work In re-
lation 10 membership In the Rhode let
and Medical society.
IA the request of the A. NJ. A. COM
mittee on medical education 10 cooper
ate with tho National College on Medical
Education was appointed as follows: To
serve three years. Dr. G.. 7. Swarts; 10
serve two years. DR.. c. Y. Chaplin; 10
serve one year DR.. John Peters.
The announcement OF the deaths was
then made as follows: DR.. John Win
sor OF Anthony and DIR. Joseph Hills OF
Woonsocket
n was then announced that the follow
ing had Joined the society: DR.. Herlyn
Ruggles Green OF Providence, Robert
Carleton Hale OF Providence. James Ed
ward Frances Henry. joseph William
Leech William Henry Magil and oJel
Audubon Webb OF Providence. and Mil
ton Duckworth Of Carolina. The nom
resident members were announced a 5 Drs.
Herman Canheld Charles H. Earle. +.
Jerome Davis. Frank II. Jackson Will
lard +. Read and Daniel W. Wentworth.
The comm..tee the announced that DR.
William f. Barry or Woonsocket would
read "a paper at the annual meeting I'm
place of Or. Julian A. Chase.
The most interesting portion OF the po-
gram was then taken up when the fol-
Partridge, Perpetual Eclampsic with Re-
port OF Cases" Dr. John G. Pegram. THE
Treatment OF Extensive Burns DIR. Ed
gar b. Smith. Report Of a Case Of Gas
trictomy for Carcinoma OF the stomach
Or George w. Van Benschater. THE Re-
lief OF Ocular symptoms by Treatment Di-
rected To the Nose and Throat" DR.. W.
Louis Chapman. "Melanotic Sarcoma
with Report on -Four Cases"
IL was then announced that Drs. ]. W
Ely. Mary A. Packard and Frank +. Full
ton were appointed delegates 10 the Brit
ish Medical association assembly at To-
ronto In August 1906.
Adjournment was then taken TO the up
per room, where a lunch was prepared
and where informal toasts were given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
CHAPPELLE INDICTED ON
CHARGE OF SMUGGLING

Burlington, VI. March Eight true
bills were found by the grand Jury in the
United states court which reported today.
Among the most important cases was tha
OF A. u. Chappelle. the alleged proprIe-
tor Of notorious line house at Richmond
who was indicted on the charge OF SNUG
Cling.
Chappelle's establishment had been raid
ed by canadian and United States Of
ficers repeatedly. but nothing incrirnlnat- .
ing was found against him until both
governments united a short time ago I'm a
Joint raid and secured n large quantity
OF liquor. The Canadian government had
warrant against the man on the charge
81 smuggling and is awaiting the dlsposi-
tion or Chappelle's case by the federal
government before arresting him
Truo bills were also found against Alden
Farrham, postmaster al Canaan. who is
acct sed Of failure 10 deposit postoffice
funds and his clerk. +. q. Edmunds.
charged with embezzlement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
SLUMP IN THE NY.
STOCK MARKET
CHECKED TO-DAY

New York. March 1.-StockS steadied
today after some temporary disorder as
the after effect Of yesterdays slump.
Calls sent out last night for additional
margins because OF the wide decline, had
the usual result OF selling orders from
various quarters which were executed
during the first hour and carried prices
moderately below last night.
After these orders were out OF the
way the selling was not pushed An
uncovered short interest was developed
IN the Hi Railway stocks and I'm the
local fractions and volatile advances IN
these helped pull up the rest OF the mar
ket 10 about last nights level
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
OOLL|VER MAKES
SPEECH ON THE
RATE MEASURE

Washington, March LA largc>sudience
greeted Mr.. Dolliver from the senate gal
leries today when he rose 10 speak on
the Dollvcr-Hepbur bill
The senate has been the champion Of
the policy OF giving the interstate com
merce commission full authority and the
friends OF the house bill have expected
him 10 take leading part in pressing
the consideration OF the measure, not
withstanding IL has been placed In charge
OF another senator. His was the first
speech made I'm support of the bill.
Mr.. Dolliver began his speech after
the disposal OF routine business. He
spoke without notes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
an AMENDED ACT WILL
Be RECOMMENDED

The house committee on judiciary to-
day considered the act relative 20 tho
better protection 90 shell nshier IN
sharlestown pand. Assemblymau George
W. Hoxie spoke before the committee on
the measure. as did two or three other
citizens OF CharleEtown.
Tho act permits putting brush, limbs
and branches OF trees and other things
Tor oyster 10 set on lt was explained that
under the act these things could be placed
anywhere In the pond possibly resulting
In sacrificing the clam fishery for oys-
ters. The committee. after considering
the matter. decided 10 report the act
amended In such manner az 90 allow the
owners of leased oyster grounds 20 place
the things named on their leased ground
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
DANIpy!. 2. ! p f-lE.,NG.pIZER',S ! .,.NG.I !, ,S.s0N

year added TO his power; chosen TO repre-
sent his district I'm congress. advonced
there 20 great influence. receiving at the
last the homage OF the office which Is
only second 10 the presidency--this poor
boy. born over the sea.
The life long soldier has been mustered
out. His commission is with his people.
David Bremen Henderson but not that.
"Our Dave. Hail 90 you and farewell"
The Grand Army OF the Republic took
charge OF the body after the services at
the church and escorted IL to the ceme-
terry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
COL. D. R. BALL0U SWORN
IN AS MARSHAL Of DISTRICT

Today in Nhe court room before Judge
Arthur H. Brown Col Daniel r. Ballou
was sworn into office and took formal
charge OF the office OF marshal OF this
district for the National government.
Col. Baiiou was appointed some weeks
ago by the president and his nomination
was confirmed by the senate at Washing
ton. He takes the place OF former Mar
shal Kendrick who resigned
Immediately upon being inducted into
office Col. Ballou appointed as his depu-
ties, Richard j. stone and Chas c. New.
hall. These two officers have been con-
nected with the office for n number Of
years past
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
MUST ACCEPT S225 OR
new TRIAL WILL Be GRANTED

Judge Mumford has handed down a re-
script I'm the case OF John II. Althans
company VS.. Union Railroad company in
which he says: THE evidence AS to the
negligence OF the defendant and the due
care OF the plaintiffs agent are so con-
hicting that the court would not be iusti-
fed in setting aside the verdict as being
against the weight OF the evidence.
His Honor finds that the jury put too
high a price on the loss sustained by the
plaintiff and decides that unless the plain
tin shall within ten days remit from the
verdict all In excess Of t225 a new trial
will be granted otherwise not.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
MITCHELL HAS
NO REPLY FROM
COAL OPERATORS

New York March John Mitchell
president OF the United Mine Workers,
said today M he had not yet received
a reply from the operators regarding
the demands OF the anthracite miners
which were forwarded 10 George +. Baer
Tuesday.
w ~. Truesdaie, president OF the Lack
awanna railroad. said that there would be
no meeting of the operators committee
OF seven today. This committee was ap-
pointed 10 receive and consider the miners
proposition and Mr.. Baer is its chair
man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
BONDS WILL Be READY
FOR DELIVERY APRIL |

The third and fourth issues OF bonds
by the statc OF Rhode Island since the
Civil War will be ready for delivery April
! Advertisements for bids on both IT,.
sues are 10 be Issued very soon. The
bids close AZ y O'Clock. noon. March 2s
The issues are FOR highway cOustrus-
ton. $4,000. and 10 rthe Providence Afa.
ory. S5o.oc0 The former are 50-year bonds
a. thre per cent. while the latter Will
run 70 years AZ the same interest rate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
INCOMING STEAMERS REPORT
TERRIFIC WEATHER At SEA

Boston, March 1.-Incoming steamers
today bore the scars OF conflict with the
heavy gales that have prevailed for the
past few days. The Leyland liner Kings
tonian arrived four days overdue badly
iced up. She reported terrific weather all
the way across the Atlantic.
The Clyde liner Onondaga. cane up the
harbor with a bad list to port, due 90 the
shifting and icing up OF her deckload OF
lumber. Her captain reported hard time
rounding the cape and crossing the bay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01

Dubuque. Ia. March 1.-The funeral Of
former Speaker David b. Henderson was
held hero this afternoon Business was
suspended during the hours OF tre funeral
George u. Perkins OF Sioux CITY. a for
mer colleague In congress pronounceu
the tu'ogy. "A
Hts life was an example and anSiuspira
tion. The poor boy on the farm; the sol
dier going 20 the front; his cruel hurt,
his indomnible spirit, his struggle for n
better place among men; how he builded
from the web OF opportunity, gained ad-
m.s7ion 90 a learned profession, took a
place with distinguished lawyers. year By
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
RAILROADS CITED
To COME BEFORE
Commission

Washington. March 1.-The Interstate
Commerce commission today Issued an
order TO the New York Central, the Penn
sylvania. the Delaware. Lackawannn and
Western, the Erie and the Lehigh VAL
ley Rairod compnlos TO appear before
the commission in New York city on
March 8.
The order was issued as the result OF
q complaint made by the Enterprise
Transportation company. which runs a
line OF vessels between New York and
the New England coast. The complaint
states that the aforementioned railroads
made unlawful DETERMINATIONS against
the plaintiff I'm favor OF the New England
Navigation company. which is a rival
company OF the Enterprise Transporta-
ton company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
MEMBERS Of THE M'CURDY
FAMILY SAIL FOR EUROPE

New York. March l-Richard A. Nc
Curdy. former president OF the Mutual
Life Insurance company and several
members OF his family. sailed today on the
steamer Amerika for Plymouth, Cher
bourg and Hamburg.
The party included in addition 20 Mr.
McCurdy. Mrs. McCurdy. Louis c. The
baud and Mrs. Thebaud, Mr.. McCurdy's
daughter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For Drown or black. prepared Oy
GEORGE CRMSBY. Wig Maker and
halrworker. lss fremont street. Bos on
IL in simple, safe and easily applied: con.
tsins no lead poisons: use IL once and
you will never use arr other BLAND.
ING a BLANDINC ~ wevbos-et street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
TOWING DISABLED SCHOONER

Norfolk Va. March 1.-The wreckng
steamer Rescue passed IN the Virginia
Capcs today towing the three -masted
schooner II. J. Sawyer. Capt Hiliiard.
from Jacksonville 90 Fall River, Mass.
The sawyer was the vessel seen In
the late storm of Damneck. Va. flying
signals OF distress She viii reach Nor
folk this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
HOUSE.

The house today agreed 10 a senate joint
resolution which continues the tribal
government OF the Ave civilized tribes OF
Indians I'm the Indian territory until the
property OF the Indians shall be disposed
Of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
ATTORNEY GENERAL MAYER
DENIES HEARST APPLICATION

Albany, ~ Y. March i-Attorney Cen
eral Mayer today announced that ne had
denied the application OF William r..
Hearst demanding that he begin proceed
ines 10 annul the charter Of the Inter-
boro Metropolitan Holding company. un-
der which the merger Is intended TO he
efectuated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
PUGlllST DIES OF INJURIES
RECEIVED IN PRIZE FIGHT

San Francisco. March HAIRY Tenny
who was knocked out last night by
Frankie Nell. the bantam champion pu-
gilist, died today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
BICYClIST INJURED IN
COLLISION WITH CAR

Frederick De Meo. 201 Cedar street. was
struck by Broad street car No. $50 while
turning on his bicycle rrom Claverick into
Broad street N 1880 toGav. The car was
IN charge of Motormsn Martin Johnson
ana Conductor Charles 2. Guild
De Meo was treated by Or Rounds and
sustained bruises on the right leg and
cut inside the mouth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
EXPLODING GAS STOVE
CAUSE Of A COSTLY FIRE

Pittsburg Pa. March 1.--Fire caused BY
the explosion OF gas stove today de-
stroyed the storage and distributing plant
% Armour a Co. OF tho northeast corner
OF American and Moor streets. The loss
is estimated az si7h.Wp. The building was
filed with dressed meats and provisions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
THE COTTON MARKET

Reported for The News over the private
wire Of EDWARD =. SHELDON e. co,
Bankers and Brokers, Room 234 Banigan
Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01

wANTED--Two BOYS TO DELIVER
newspaper routes In Auburn and Edge
wood Apply AZ once 10 News Ofrice
Washington and Mathewscn SITS mi-tf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01

TO CURE a COLO IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Qulnine Tab.
lets Druggists refund money II II fails
20 cure. r. w. Groves signature ia or
each box sc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding
Piles Your druggist will refund money
IL PAZo OINTMENT falls to cure you In
9 to IL DAYS. oc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01
MARKET
REPORTS.
new YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported for The News over the private
wire of EDWARD +. SHELDON & CO,
Bankers and Brokers, Room 234. Banigan
Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-01

0Sgned) "HELEN KELLER
one OF the speakers was CnHrfrs w.
Holmes. an alumnus OF the Perkins In
etltute for the Blind OF this city. and at
present head master OF the Eastern Town
ship Couege Of Music. which II affiliated
with the Toronto College OF Music. %
which nc is n fellow.