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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
NOT IN TEARS,
BUT REMAINED
To The FINISH

Mrs l. c. Manchester who represented
the Loyal Women OF American Liberty
at the recent convention OF the National
Council OF Women. has returned home.
She said today that her paper on immi-
grafton was the result OF her investiga-
tions as special committee OF the meet
ing OF the Civic Federation OF New York,
and that IL was "a reflex OF the ideas on
August Belmont and Isidore Strauss. and
that her reference to immigrants as eat
tle." referred only to the way they are
housed I'm pens at Ellis Island.
She said a few objected to this~ paper
and the newspapers did the rest She
said the officers OF the convention read
the paper later, and said II was not ob-
jectionable the majority OF the conven-
tion was with her.
Her paper on Catholics she says was
misunderstood.
She says she did not leave the conven-
ton I'm tears because OF criticism but re-
manned till the finish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
N0RTHY ASKED HER
TO ELOPE She SAYS
Continued from Page one)

Continuing her examination. II was
rought out that Mrs Cooper heard one
shot and thought she heard another as
she was going out OF the kitchen door. but
she did not hear third shot. Not
word was uttered during the struggle
Questioned I'm regard TO her fears OF
Northy. Mrs. Cooper said she thought he
mdght kill her and on one occasion she
had refused TO go on a fishing trip with
him, fearing he might capsize the boat.
One evening while she adm Northy were
passing "A brook ne talked In n despond-
ent mood and threatened to throw her
into the brook Attorney General Hamlin
introduced as evidence n postcard sent
by the respondent to Northy asking him
10 meet her.
Mrs Cooper then donned the skirt and
apron which she wore on the afternoon OF
the shooting. The revolver was placed
IN the secret pocket IN the dress and its
resting place indicated by the respondent.
Measurements were taken OF tho location
OF the revolver The oss-examination
was concluded at the noon recess.
I'm response TO questions she testified
that she went for the revolver on account
OF the conversation she had with Northy
during that hour. Although she knew her
short distance from the house. she did
not call him.
Northy did not make any talk about
committing suicide that day. Up 20 this
time she had not told her husband about
purchasing the revolver or making the
pocket IN the dress. nor had she told
Northy.
she testified that Northy agreed their
relations should cease and there were no
cross words between them. She said
Northy took hold OF her and they walked
about the room He kissed hor and then
felt the revolver I'm her dress. A struggle
ensued and Northy got possession OF the
weapon The revolver exploded within
few seconds. but she ala not know
whether her fingers or his were on the
trigger. ard was not sure of feeling OF the
revolver. A brief recess was taken at
this point
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
MITCHELL IS
SATISFIED WITH
THE OUTLOOK

indianapolis Ind, April i6-John Nit
chell, president Of the United Mine Work
ers, and secretary-Treasure w. B. wn-
son were at national headquarters today
and both seemed satisfied with the out
look
Mr.. Mitchell expects TO receive within
the next two or three days reply from
the anthracite operators to his last arbi-
tration proposition. II Is reported that
the operators of Indiana. Ohio and Illinois
are agitating a proposition TO have the
operators meet by states and discuss DIFF
ferences.
Mr.. Mitchell said he would favorably
consider such a move. but he thought the
better course would be for the miners
and operators Of the three states to send
committees TO Indianapolis for Joint
conference TO make an effort TO reach
an interstate agreement
"One would scarcely know that n great
strike is on" said Mr.. Mitchell. "The
operators and the public have all the
coal they want. the miners would not
have had any work anyway since April
lst, and II the public Is paying more than
formerly for coal some one is taking ad-
vantage Of the situation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
PADDOCK DIVORCE
HELD VOID BY j. 8.
SUPREME COURT

Washington. April l6.-In an opinion by
Justice White the supreme court OF the
United States today decided the case OF
John W. Paddock vs.. Harriet Paddock.
a divorce proceeding instituted in the
courts Of New York city, In favor of the
woman.
The Paddocks were married in 1868 and
the husband claimed TO have been an un-
willing participant In the ceremony. lie
says in his answer to the woman com
plaint that he left her Immediately after
the marriage rites were performed ana
during all the time that intervened has
seen her only three times.
In 1881 he secured divorce in Connecu-
cut. where he then resided and in 1882 was
married there 10 another woman. The
New York supreme court held the second
marriage ceremony 10 be Illegal. decreed
the first wife 10 be still the legal wife
and directed Paddock 20 pay her an annu-
ity Of $3.50.
The finding was sustained by today's de-
cision, which held that Mrs. Paddock was
without the jurisdiction OF the Connecticut
court Justice White IN deciding the case
laid down the general principle that
state I'm which only party 10 divorce pro
ceedings resides has no right to dissolve
q marriage tie which all other states must
respect. Justices Harlan. Brewer and
Brown united I'm a dissenting opinion.
which was delivered by Justice Brown.
They took the position that the Connecu-
cut divorce proceeding was regular and is
entitled 10 due credit In other states.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
Simon GueGenhei1n

Denver. Coll April 16.-Colorado. Gig
nifying the lurid, was appropriately chris
tened by western political leaders when
1t was decided TO segregate tho present
commonwealth from the territory OF Kan
eas
Here the political pot never ceases TO
boil. and each succeeding campaign de-
velops a fresh line OF pyrotechnics. The
men who make and unmake legislators
governors, representatives and United
states senators are fertile specimens OF
genius who never tire OF playing TO the
galleries. From the days OF Governor
Waite, the populist who menacted Col
orado with blood TO the brides" down
to his antithesls, Governor Peabody. who
originated the system OF deportation. the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
PEACE DALE
MILLS. HAVE
FULL FORCE

With the arrival of 33 Italian weavers
from Paterson. n. j.. today. the weaving
force at the Peace Dale Manufacturing
company's plant was swelled to about
$50 hands, little less man the total num-
Der Of weavers who went out on strike
According To statements made by the
management. more looms aro now being
run than under the former conditions
Philadelphia men who arrived last Fri
day, and who refused to go to work in
the mill because OF the existence of a
strike, left for their homes today, having
raised the amount OF their transportation
fare by the circulation OF subscription
papers through the village.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
LAWYER MUST
DISMISS SUITS
OR co To JAIL

Springfield. ILL.,. April Is.-Judge
Humphrey in the United States Circuit
court today declared Colonel James Ham
ilton Lewis. corporation counsel OF Chit
cago IN contempt OF court in the Alton
Water Works case and sentenced Colonel
Lewis 20 80 days Imprisonment In the
Sangamon county jail.
The sentence is 20 be reinitted II Colo
mel Lewis within the next Ave days will
dismiss sults which ne brought in the
Madison county circuit court In behalf Or
the Boston, Mass, Water and Light COM
pany against the Alton Water WORKS
company and others to foreclose on sec
ond mortgage bonds.
Judge Humphrey has held that the AL
ton Water Works company is the prop
erty of the Farmers Loan and Trust COM
rany, as holder OF first mortgage BOMBS
and had issued an injunction restraining
any one from interfering with the oper-
alton of the plant or prosecuting aay ae-
tion In the bond matter. II Ia explained
that Colonel Lewis by instituting suit had
jeopardized the sale OF the wafer works
TO a syndicate which was about 20 pur-
chase IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
To PRESERVE NIAGARA
WHILE HARVESTING IT

washington, April 16.-How Niagara
rams may stiil retain It's beauty and at
the same time be harnessed TO suffIc,ent
electrical generators TO revolutionIze the
industrial output OF northwestern New
York was explained to the house commit
tee on rivers and harbors today by n del
egation representing the Niagara County
irrigation and Water Supply company
10 accomplish the suggestions made,
several changes would be necessary I'm
the pending Burton bill, which the COM
mittee is considering. The company rep
resented has already expended about half
a million dollars. The plant is not COM
pleted and the passage OF the Burton bill
would cut the company of from any use
OF the river.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
TRUSTEES HEAR
MORE CHARGES
OF MISCONDUCT

Things were expected TO take a warm
turn at the continuation OF the hearing
on the deaf institute before the trustees
this afternoon.
On behalf of the trustees Mr.. Herbert
A. Rice OF Pawtucket is counsel. AS to
what the position OF the board may be,
IL is known that In all the years Miss
Richards has been at the school there
have been no charges made 10 the board
OF trustees. and II Is thought that Mr.
Rice will see that nothing Is injected into
the hearing derogatory TO the trustees or
that will go unrefuted.
Judge Rathbun stated today that he
was at the hearing simply at the invi-
tatlon OF the trustees. He would present
his evidence. OF which he had an abun-
dance and then conduct the case as The
needs OF the moment dictated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
SHERIFF HAM
HAD TO QUELL
MERR|MENT

Judge Rueckert had a class OF six dim
tnutive Olneyville youngsters this morn
Ing in the Sixth District court.
John Kindur his brother Tommie. Eu-
gene OConnor. Sylvester Ryan and Jim
mie McGrath answered roll call.
James Gardiner" cried the court.
No James responded Where Is James7"
Inside" warbled the five in unison.
Jimmie was hustled In front OF the bar
from the detention room.
The court read the charge, that OF
knocking down part OF brick partition
in new house on Manton avenus, which
Francis X Robert is building
Right down the row the boys shouted
guilty with the snap OF a bunch OF ex-
ploding firecrackers.
The rear OF the court room was crowd
ed With MEN Hrru boys who -bttHst-+A+a
guffahs. So Sheriff Ham got busy and
put them all out
The court asked the boys why they did
IL. The class hadn't the answer ready
for this question, but the leader said. II
thrun a board"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
ATHLETES HURT
ARE REPORTED
AS IMPROVING

Naples. April 16.--The North German
Lloyd steamer Barbarossa from New
York April 3 and Gibraltar April 13, hav-
ing on board the American athletes who
are entered 10 take part In the Olympic
games which begin at Athens April % ar
rived here today
The men who wrer injured while cross.
ing the Atlantic with the exception OF
James s. Mitchell OF the New York Ath-
letlc club. the weight putter and hammer
thrower and Harry Hilman. Jr., the New
York Athletic club runner have recovered.
Mltchells arm Is still in a sling and may
interfere with his competing and Hill
mans left leg Is still bandaged. The lat.
ter is improving and expects TO compete
at Athens. The Americans practiced here
today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
Senator Thomas Macdonald Patterson

rest OF the country has been treated con-
stanuy 10 thrilling motion picture.
Notwithstanding the many melo-
dramatic situations that have been in
hijcted on n patient people, there are
many novelties stored up for the next
campaign, and the election OF 1906 prom
ises 10 eclipse all it's predecessors and set
pace that few political managers OF the
future will care TO follow.
Millions are staked on the result. Five
men who are worth millions each will ap-
peal TO the next assembly in the role OF
senatorial aspirants. Easy money will be
shown the members OF the assembly
whose votes will confer the toga on the
man OF their choice.
Simon Guggenheim Is in the hands OF
tho Speer- Evans syndicate as a candidate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
BADLY HURT
WHEN HORSE
TOOK FRIGHT

onesine Champagne. As, teamer for the
Allen company OF Valley Falls, was
jammed against the brick wall Of the Tex
tile Manufacturing company's works, cor
ner Pike and Benefit street. at 12:iO today
his team taking fright as he was unload
ing merchandise and carmping the wagon
suddenly.
He was taken TO the Rhode Island hos
pital and found TO have sustained con-
tusions of the thigh and pelvbs and m
jury 10 HIS left ankle. The ankle was
strapped up and he was discharged on
has own request to go to his home in VAL
ley Falls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
MAY INVESTIGATE
G0RKY'S MARTIAL STATUS

Washington, April i6.-The question OF
the marital status OF Maxim Gorlxy, the
Russian author and socialist, who arrived
at the port OF New York last week, has
not been officially brought to the at
tention OF tho department or labor and
commerce. nor Is is known here what
steps IL any are being taken by the i'm
migration commissioner at New York TO
ascertain tho truth OF the assertion that
Gorky has not been divorced and that his
real wife, together with their children
is still In Russia.
IL was stated today at the bureau OF
immigration that the matter would be in
vestigated IL complaint was officially
made that dorky's companion is other
than his legal wife.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
EXTRA.
Z o9CLoGKK.
ACKNOWLEDGED
THE STAbb|NG,
HELD IN $4,000

Pascone Tori pleaded guilty to assault
tng Giovanna Ravione with knife and
was bound over 10 the grand jury under
800 when arraigned this morning
The assault ACQUIRED on Lily street In
the Italian colony early Sunday morn
ing.
Ravione was stabbed in the neck with
out warning, IL 10 claimed. as he was
about 10 enter his home.
lie was found bleeding on the sidewalk
by Fourth station police ana Immediately
sent 10 the Rhode Island hospital suffer
ing from severe scalp wound. while one
OF the large veins or the neck was sew
cred. He will probably recover.
Tori was arrested yesterday noon by
Detective johnson and officer Hopkins OF
ths Fourth station IN n Lily street house
not far from the scene OF the stabbing.
The stabbing was preceded by another
cutting affray late Saturday night I'm
which Ben Mallolo, 125 Tell street, re-
ceived stiletto thrust in the left
shoulder. but was not badly hurt. His
assailant escaped.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
DIED At HOSPITAL FROM
SOME UNCERTAIN CAUSE

Frank Richford, 10 Lyall court, died at
the Rhode Island hospital this morning
He was carried there unconscious short
ly after l o'clock and the hospital physi-
clans were puzzled by his case.
DR.. NJ J. O'Neil, Bread street was
called In 10 attend Mr.. Richford shortly
after midnight and found symptoms indi-
eating that he was suffering either from
uremia or meningitis. on his advice he
was removed 10 the Rhode Island hospi-
tai.
Mr.. Richford was ABOUT 45 years OF age
and left wife and several children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
REF0RMER CHARLES E. HUGHES
The PRINCIPAL SPEAKER

The Banking Clerks Mutual Benefit
association will hold It's annual banquet
at the Wellington Wednesday evening,
at o'clock.
The affair Is TO be OF an elaborate ma
ture, and 900 covers will be laid, with
banking men from all over New Eng
land in attendance
Charles T.. Hughes. the New York law
yer who played a prominent part I'm the
insurance Investigations. will be the prin.
Opal speaker,
Other speakers will be Gov. Utter May
or Dyer and Prof. ]. Irving Manatt OF
Brown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
WANTS INQUIRY
INTO CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS

Washington, April 16-When the senate
convened today Mr.. Tillman introduced a
resolution directing the committee on
finance TO inquire into alleged contribu-
tions 10 campaign committees, and why
facts concerning them had not been dis
closed by the comptrolled OF the curren-
cy
The resolution dealt with the broad
subject OF bank contributions and by in
ference 20 specific cases I'm Chicago and
Cincinnati II directed the committee 10
inquire whether legal proceedings should
be had Mr. Tillman asked for immediate
consideration OF the resolution, but upon
objection II went over
Therailroad rate bill was called up and
Mr.. Hepburn addressed the senaet in sup
port OF amendments which he had Of
fered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
SCHOONER FLOATS UNINJURED
AFTER RUNNING AGROUND

Vineyard Haven. Mass. April 16.-The
schooner Baker Palmer. after having
grounded on T'uckernuck shoal while pass
ing over Nantucket shoals during yester-
days southeast gale. foated today un-
injured. The schooner was bound from
Boston for Portsmouth The tug Mercury
went down 10 her this morning but
found that her assistance was not needed.
The Palmer sailed during the day for her
destination.
The steamer Seaboard Boston for New
York while getting under way today. lost
her starboard anchor. II was later re-
covered with help from shore and the
steamer sailed for New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
SMITH GOT A LONG DRINK,
But PAID A BIG PRICE

For some time the Providence Brewing
company has been missing beer by the
barrel In mysterious manner that
prompted a quiet investigation.
Yesterday morning George Smith was
fined SIS and costs in the Sixth District
court for theft OF three barrels n. beer,
valued at $3.50, from the concern.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16

for the United States senate. and for
mer governor has declared at a public
banquet. There is no doubt OF his cleo
ton"
Guggenheim Is a good mixer" lie has
been resident OF Denver for lit>le moro
than a year but during this time he has
made hosts OF friends. He Is affalke.
agreeable and approachable. He Is not
affected and conducts his home with n
modesty that would recommend him 10
the masses were he not handicapped by
Evans and his corporations.
Guggenheim and the Selgmans a coll
lateral branch OF the same house. dictate
prices OF lead. zinc. silver and gold ores.
Every miner in Colorado pays tribute to
the Guggenheim smelters. refneries, ore
buyers and brokers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
THREE ONES DRIVER HURT
WHEN HORSES TOOK FRIGHT

While Walter Durfee. driver OF the
Three ones Hose company. was exercising
his team this morning, the horses took
fright at the corner OF Exchange street
and Exchange place and became unman-
leg run over.
At the corner OF weybosset and Dor
rance streets the team was caught just
after it collided with one Of Victor Gelb's
wagons and broke one OF It's shafts.
Driver Durfce was taken 90 his home
on Andrews street in n carriage, suffering
considerably from bruises.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
ATTACKED NEAR HIS HOME,
MAY DIE OF HIS WOUNDS

New York. April 16-Thomas Maher. a
well-known contractor, As years OF age,
whose home is at Cabrelisg and Pelham
avenues. was waylaid and murderously
assaulted on Pelham avenue, a short dis
tance from his home early today.
He was knocked down and received n
dozen cuts from razor. He was removed
TO a hospital where IL was said he had a
fighting chance for recovery. The assault
was witnessed by several persons who
later caused the arrest OF Robert II. Scott,
aged 35 years and colored, who is said to
have been formerly i'm Mahers employ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
RAILROAD C0MPANY'S
APPEAL ARGUED TODAY,

The case OF Minnie F. Colbert against
the Rhode Island company was argued in
the supreme court today on defendants
exception TO the action OF the Justice in
the Superior court in denying its motion
for a new trial.
That the verdict OF n jury awarding .he
plaintiff S270O was against the evidence
is the main contention OF defendant.
John Il. Canning of Comstock & Can
ming argued the case in behalf OF the
plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
SICK AND WITHOUT MONEY,
ELDERLY WOMAN IN TROUBLE

Mary Lynch. GA years old. was found at
the Bristol depot this afternoon by two
women. who notified the station agent
that she was without funds and complain
ed OF being III.
The ambulance took her 20 the hospital.
where she was released after n short stay.
the physicians finding that she was not In
need OF medical attention.
The woman said SHIT was injured I'm
Fan River mill last Friday and was on
her way 10 join her son, Eugene, in Law
renee Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
COURT RAPED
BOTH SIDES
IN RESCR|PT

The motion In arrest OF judgment made
by defendant In the case OF John G.. Gau-
tien VS.. Frank Romano has been denied
by the supreme court. as the court says
the defect In the declaration owing 20 the
omission OF the words ''Ni et armis" may
be cured by amendment at any time.
The court says: THE greater part OF
the testimony was superfiuous and much
OF II impertinent. Both parties seem 20
have endeavored TO waste as much time
as the court would permit and extraor-
dinary latitude was allowed"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
BASEBALL CLUB VICTIMIzED

William Burns. arrested by the Sixth
station police for alleged larceny OF 81
from Joseph Martin. the property OF .he
+. r Buckley baseball club, pleaded u,t
guilty, when arraigned this morning and
was held in $500 for trial Friday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
CHINK AND WHITE WOMAN
SECURED THEIR LICENSE

A Chinaman and white woman took
out a marriage license at the city hall
This morning. The former said he was
Joe Nom OF 1890 Westminster street. pro-
prietor OF a laundry, @ years OF age
and native Of San Francisco.
The girl said her name was Lizzie
Bridges, 20 years OF age and living at l2
Fountain street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
NORTH PROVlDECE MAN BANKRUPT

A petition in bankruptcy was filed in the
United States circuit court today by
Frank Cloutier OF North Providence His
assets are $223.50 and liabilities sl4S718 In
Secnred claims.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
TWO EMLISIMENIS IN The NAVY

Frank Paul Selmanine. aged ~. and John
Augustine Cwift. aged u. both OF this city.
enlisted in the navy as apprentice seamen
today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
PRICE OF LEG PLACED AT $4,000

Anlello Delnisi has sued James II. Tower
to recover 5000 for broken leg. Barney
q Lee for the plaintin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
WANTED AT ONCE

RELIABLE BOY TO DELIVER NEWS
paper route on Elmwood Ave; also boy
with bicycle 10 delive route in Edgewood.
Apply at News ONCE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16

WANTED-MACHINIS WHO THOR
oughly understands =. & s. automatic
screw machines. Apply d. III. Watkins 6;
Co.. 95 Pine street. a16-2t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16

ELASTIC sTOCKING-SAvE ONE
profit Buy from Brown. the manufac-
turer, ,351 Weybosset st a16-1m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-16
MARKET
REPORTS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.I

Reported for The News over the private
wire OF EDWARD +. SHELDON & CO,
Befkef>s- Brokers, Room Pa Banigan
Building.