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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
JERRY O'CONN0R
NOT GUILTY Of
NON SUPPORT

jeremiah O'Connor was exonerated OF
the charge Of falling TO support his wife
by jury i'm the superior court today.
The trial was begun before Judge Brown
and a jury yesterday and this Is the case
where there were intimations of the pos
slble Enoch Arden like appearance of a
former husband No other man came into
court, however, to claim the present Mrs.
Jeremiah o'Connor.
Mr.. O'connor. the defendant, introduced
testimony TO show that his wife had Sl65i
In a savings bank. She claimed that part
OF this sum was her own previous TO her
marriage. some % years ago. and that
part OF Il was given her by relatives.
The claim OF Mr. O'Connor. was that
about all the deposit was presented 20 the
deposltor by himself lie further showed
that he bought IL house lots I'm Cranston
for $3.50 and that the deed was made out
In Mrs. OConnors name
Mrs. O'COnnor denied the statement or
her husband that she had told him once
after their marriage that she had heard
from her former husband, John OCon-
nor The defendant said that once his
wife took 81 from him he badly needed
TO pay rent and he was not as particu-
lar in regard 10 the landlords Interests
after that as might nave Deeh.
Witnesses were produced 20 show that
OConnor had bought the necessary ad-
juncts TO a Christmas dinner, for which
he had himself killed two chickens 1t
dld come out al the trial. though, that
Mrs OConnor married her first husband
In 1872 and after he had lived with her
l6 months he started for this country.
Then she heard he was dead from rela-
tives.
She waited ten years before marrying
jeremiah. In his charge 10 the jury,
Judge Brown said that the state should
offer proof that the accused was the
husband OF the woman because OF whose
non-support he was prosecuted, but an
absence Of seven years. unheard OF, shift
ed the responsibility 20 the defence OF
proving that Mrs. OConnor was not the
legal wife OF Jeremiah.
The Jury was uot short time. Ter
renee NJ. O'Reilly was counsel for the
defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
SHEPARD COMPANY'S FINE
DISPLAY OF AUT0MOBIL ES

The automobile show at the Shepard
company store Is attracting all the auto
enthusiasts IN town. The machines car car
ried By the Shepard company and exhib-
tied at the Boston show are featured and
make an imposing display. which is aug
mented by exhibits Of many firms which
showed at Boston and then shipped here.
The Great Arrow motor car manufac-
tured by the George N. Pierce company
and winner OF the Glidden tour trophy.
is the gem OF the show. II has 2s 81
II. p chassis, with straight Line" body.
The car has a comfortable carrying capa-
city for seven persons. with use OF two
folding emergency seats; The side en-
trance doors are extra wide and the repr
seat is ample for three passengers, with
abundance OF leg room The price OF the
car IL 81 900 without top, the selection OF
which Is optional between a cape or semi
enclosed. The motor Is four-cylinder ver-
teal. water cooled, with mechanically
operated valves. The gasoline capacity is
IS gallons and the speeds are three. for
The Columbia electric runabout model
on display is handsome machine and Is
the lightest as well as the fastest electric
vehicle OF equal battery power on the
market. The body lines are thoroughly
artistic. combining TO meet all the re-
quirements OF comfort utility and style.
A Columbia electric victoria-phaeton is
also shown. For all purposes demanding
a light conveyance for two pergons IL
stands without a rival and is particularly
well suited 20 the requirements OF physi-
clans, An ample ram boot gives pfolec-
tion in stormy weather and all appoint
meuts are de luxe throughout.
Models II and Of the Oldsmobile, for
which the Shepard company is exclusive
agent attract much admiration. Model
S Is the Palace Touring Car and sets
swift pace for European manufacturers.
Model B is the Standard Runabout with
straight dash or piano box front Civ
Ing a very neat effect
Tho Watham orient. Model r. s., $50.
and the blackboard, 500 are features OF
the show. the latter being the lowest
priced automobile In the world.
The Chassis Of the Columbia Mark
NLNll. $50 II. p. which was a feature
OF the Boston show. Is displayed as II was
there, with large floor mirror. giving op-
portunity OF seeing under parts easily.
Exhibitors OF automobile sundries are
taking a prominent part I'm the show In
cluded I'm the number are the Gilbert
Fabric supplies company. Healey Leather
Covered Tire company, Lee Tire Pump
and Spccdstimeters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
NUGGETS OF NEWS

King Alfonso Of Spain has reappointed
the Moret ministry. which has consented
TO continue In office.
Harold NJ. sewall ~ Maine was pas
senRer on the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm
II. which arrived at New York today from
Bremen.
The British steamer Athos. Capt.
Doboln. from New York Dec iowa Sgd
ney. G. H.. 2Sth. for Genoa and TripRni.
has been posted at Lioyds as missing
The following appointments of fourth
class postmasters were announced today:
Maiuc-M Meadows. George r. Hansen:
Massachusetts $ietcalf, Irving ID.
Vaughan
The ffst smoking car ever reserved for
women I'm Great Britain left n big London
terminus FOR Liverpool today. The win
dows bore label reading LADIES
smoking" The innovation attests the
spread OF smoking among English women.
Two OF tho athletes chosen by tho
olympic games committee TO compete In
Athena next month have dropped out ac-
cording Co statement made Yesterday
by Manager Matthew T. Hslpin. They
are Ellery ~ Clark Of Boston and ~. A.
sullivan OF Anaconda
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
ORGAN RECITAL AT THE
JEFFERSON ST. BAPTIST CHURCH

The organ concert given last evening
BY Dir Minor G. Baldwin OF New York
NJ the Jefferson Street Baptist church was
4 distinct artistic success 10 was DR..
Baldwin's first appearance in Providence
and he secured very warm place I'm tho
hearts OF his audience His marvellous
technical mastery OF the instrument and
delicate musical feeling made Il re
uarkable evening
The tone ,sicture. The Storm In the
Mountains" composed for the organ by
Dr. Baldwin. was particularly enjoyed.
The readings by Mns. Evelyn Cook Will
Hams added greatly 10 the pleasure Of
the evening. The program was as fol-
lows
Great Toccata Cpedal solos,; Reverie,
Baldwin. sonata, Flcuret; (a) Allegro
Maestoso, Choral Leuto. noutroppo Cb)
Andate non trOppo. (cl Allegro Motto
reading Fourteen 90 one" Elizabeth
Stuart Phelps. (a) Aha Siciiana. (b)
Presto from Concerto. Handel. overture
Rossini Romanza. Gounod. reading. Sc
lected. tone picture. ''The Storm in the
h0untains. composed for the organ by
Or Baldwin. ,al shepherds Evenlng
Song Cb) The Tempest" (c) Hymn Of
Thanksgiving d) Invocation. Pnger-
ch0r fTannhauscrl. Wagner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
RHODE ISLAND
N.E.O.P. HOLDS ITS
ANNUAL SESSION

The Rhode Island Lodge OF the New
England order OF Protection, began It's
18th annual session this morning at 10
o'clock In Arcanum hall, Weybosset
street. Retiring Grand Warden Eugene +.
Behnett presided.
The report OF the grand warden was
read. He extended a hearty welcome TO
all the members of this state and TO all
the visiting members from other states.
We reported two deaths, and gain OF %
members since the last session. lie rec
commended that the lodge continue TO hold
the annual field day and tlso TO hold a
moonlight excursion. At the conclusion OF
his report. he told the members to be
very careful in electing the offices for
the coming year.
Reports were read from the p lodges
In the state. Reports OF the grand secre-
tary and the grand treasurer showed thai
the lodge is In a good financial condition.
Next came the reports OF the committee
on finance and the executive committee.
The election of officers for the coming
year was next held. There were Isany
candidates, and the members began TO
make long addresses about their chNice.
IL was first planned 10 have an intermis-
sion at IL o'clock, but when that time
came the election Of officers was half fin
ished. Finally IL was voted 10 limit all ad-
dresses 10 two minutes. At one time there
that the supreme officer was called upon
for a ruling
About o'clock the election was COM
plete and resulted as follows: Grand
warden, John III. Stone; grand vice
warden. Daniel T.. Sullivan: grand secre-
tary, Robert w. Syddall; grand treasurer
Alonzo f. Pierce; grand chaplain, Louise
Sherwood grand guide, f. Nelson Peck
The vote for grand guardian resulted In
a tie.
The members then adjourned to the din
ing hall, where dinner was served. The
members made merry and had an enjoy
able time. About $50 members were pres
ent, including q new ones.
At o'clock the members will resume
the business session.
Among the supreme officers present
were Supreme Warden Harry Manser
Supreme Secretary Daniel Nj. Frye, SUI
preme Treasurer John +. Sanborn, Su-
pre.Ile Trustee John A. Haslan, Supreme
Guardian Miss r. Brown, Supreme Chap
lain Clara Wiggin and James A. Shaw
member OF the supreme committee.
Among the guests present from lodges
OF the order I'm other states were Grand
Warden Frank T.. Hill OF Connecticut.
Grand Chaplain Clara Wiggin, Grand
Warden Frank T.. Rice, Grand Vice
Warden T.. Shaw. Grand Treasurer Daniel
Frasher, Grand Chaplain Mary A. Greene
Of Massac chusetts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21

The Adelene sailed from St John on
Tuesday OF last week. bound for New
York loaded below and above deck with
hths She was a three-masted schooner
and carried about 5000 laths on the deck
alone. Wednesday was fair. but about 4
D. m. Thursday snow began 70 fall and
by night there was fierce gale which
drove the snow before IL in sheets. Soon
afterward the schooner commenced to
leak and all hands had 10 man the pumps
The vessel strained badly I'm the gale and
by 3 p. m. the water IN the cabin was
breast high and all the food I'm the gallery
became water soaked and useless. While
sll the men had been at work below upon
the pumps the deckload of laths had been
washed overheard and the sails been
blown away.
Captain Smith had turned mis- vessel sea-
ward as he was only ten, miles off shore.
fearing that In the dense snowstorm he
might strike on some of the dangerous
iedges on the Maine coast. Previous TO
this seamen Martin and Sabin nearly lost
their lives while out on the bowsprit try
ing To stow away the tib which had been
torn when the gale broke. They were sub
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
MUC|LAGE STUCK
TO LIFE WOULD
Be SUICIDE

Melbourne, w. Va, March 2t.-Thanks
90 the restraining powers OF mucilage,
Richard Jones stuck fast on this side OF
the Great Divide when he had set forth
despondently to reach the other side over
the suicide route.
Jones is a prominent farmer with fer
tile lands on Hog Run. He quarreled
with his wife and decided that life was
not worth living. In his desperate haste
TO kill himself he ran to a cupboard
where he knew was a bottle OF poison.
lie seized a bottle and placed II TO his
lips. His mouth was filled with gem
erous draught OF the contents before their
consistency caused him to open his eyes
and look at the bottle.
He saw the label and hurled the bot
tle from him. IL was good old-fash-
toned gum arabic mucilage which filled
his mouth and clutched at his throat.
He sputtered and fumed. The mucilage
chung TO his throat and nearly suffo-
Gated him.
Mrs. Jones heard the commotion and
ran into the room. Jones tried to be-
rate her, but his tongue got caught In
the roof OF his mouth and cleaved there.
lie shut his teeth with vicious snap and
found his jaws stuck fast. Mrs. Jones
was nearly convulsed with laughter.
When she could control herself she went
about to unstick her husband Jones
anger changed 10 gratitude AS his wife
worked over him. She loosened up his
Jaws and eventually got Jones tongue
unlsmbered so that he could utter n some
what sticky Thanks"
The humor of the situation appealed to
Jones when hi~ face was washed, and he
laughed heartily. The Joneses are going
90 preserve the bottle Of mucilage as
reminder OF the factor which cemented
their affections at time when the break
seemed irreparable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
SPLENDID DISPLAY OF
MILLINERY AT BOSTON STORE

The spring millinery exhibition at the
Boston store is attracting throngs OF
women eager TO SEQ the newest and best
in head gear. The department has Sc
sured a big extension OF floor space and
has four inclosed booths for the trying on
OF hats i'm private a feature which ap-
peals to many intending purchasers.
For the opening a floral display I'm con-
nection with the big show OF hats is n
feature. The entrance TO the department
Is formed OF palms and evergreen arch
with trellis or white llacs Lilies, roses.
carnations. ferns etc, are distributed
about with lavish profusion
This season the run OF colors seems
without limit and II any particular color
seems particularly "the thing IL NAV be
the coral" or old rose. called several
seasons back the crushed strawberry"
Whites and blacks are setting I'm strong
and coming SO early I'm the season the In
dicauons are that these old reliabes will
be here stronger than ever at the sea-
sons height
Hats trimmed by the Boston Stores ex-
perts divide attention with French I'M
portations
one Partisan model Is I'm ccru erin with
high crown and broad hrim. lifted high at
one side with a band covered with white
tulle and loop OF pink ribbon A band
and bow OF green velvet ribbon cncirclcs
the crown and a large French bouuuet OF
moss rosebuds and trailing asparagus fer,
Is caught on one side aud falls on the hair
In back
Another distinctive model IS n white
sailor OF fitted maline With an Immense
ruche OF white tulle about the crown
Little moss rosebuds nestle In the rusche
at intervals and large white
osprey Is caught In front and sweeps over
the crown. The hat is lifted In the back
with n sachepciFnc OF the tulle and roses
This model Is from Georgette, who Is IA.
nous for her picture hats. and another
model from her atclier r. a quaint leg.
horn poke trimmed with pale ribbon. with
huge pink roses restllng under the brim
in front other models shown are from
Camille Roger Charlotte. suzanne Blum.
Esther Meyer and Monsieurs earlier.
TTeitz-Boger and Lewis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
CAPT. PATSTONE
DEFENDS HIMSELF
At HEARING

Upon the rising OF the house today the
committee on militia held a hearing on
the bill to repeal the law by which Capt.
Lewis Patstone was made a retired Off
Ger Of the militia OF the state,
A number OF those interested I'm the
case appeared before the committee to
speak either in behalf OF the captain or
against him and also both Captain Pat
stone and Adjutant General Sackett pre-
sented statements concerning the case
The burden OF Capt Patstone's argu-
ment was that there were alreads on the
list some men who had served less time
than had he and also that while he had
not served out the full time in the SER
vices OF the state ne had continued In mil
itary services for - country and there
fore he was entitled 10 the medal.
He presented statistics 10 show that he
served five years OF his time in this state
and then put In number OF years In the
army service both IN the War with Spain
and I'm the Philippines which he felt en-
titled him 10 the honors.
The adjutant general thought that the
record OF the states militia ought 10 be
preserved at a high standard and con-
tended that though he had served In the
army OF the United States that service
was OF such a nature as not TO be recog-
nzed by the state militia and that there
fore Capt. Patstone should not be given
the coveted honors.
After hearing all the evidence the COM
mittee decided TO lay the matter on the
table till the next meeting.
Another matter that came up at the
hearing was that OF asking the legisla-
ture for an appropriation for the fer
tilization OF the state camping ground. II
was recommended that the committee ap-
ply for $1,000 for the purpose OF securing
shop for fertilization. and fencing I'm OF
the grounds. This will be presented In the
action soon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
LOST THREE OF
HIS CREW IN THE
RECENT STORM

Gloucester. Mass, March 2l-The loss
Of three OF his crew during last Mondays
ward Prozoy OF the Boston Nshing schoon-
er Eta Mildred, which put In here today.
The men were: Patrick Mahoney, As
years, married, OF Boston: John Olsen 3d.
single OF Boston, unknown man, recent
ly shipped native OF Southwest Harbo;
Me. aged 30.
The men were out i'm dories about three
miles off Highland light Monday when
the weather grew thick and Capt Prezoy
picked up nine of his boats. The snow
set in 80 thick. however. that he missed
the other three and when the wind be-
gan TO increase he was forced 10 make
everything snug and sound out to sea 70
save his ship. As the men were quite
close 10 shore IL is thought they stood
a chance OF reaching land or being picked
up by nearby vessels but up TO noon to-
day nothing had been heard from them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
LAWYER MILLER REPLIES TO
ATTORNEY GENERAL MOODY

Chicago, March H.-Attorney Miller Tor
the packers replied today 10 the argu-
ment made yesterday by Attorney General
Moody. He spoke first OF the reference
made by the attorney general to the two
provisions OF the interstate commerce law
In which the attorney general declared
that the sections of the act relating TO
testimony under oath and TO reports from
common carriers not under oath were dis
tinct and the wording OF the law proved
that they were regarded as entirely dif-
ferent processes.
Mr.. Miller declared that the distinctions
drawn by the attorney general were so
artificial that the most casual inspection
OF the law would scatter the contentious
advanced by Mr.. Moody in support OF
these distinctions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
THE FIELD
Sss:sse
OF LABOR

Tonight the following unions will hold
sessions:
Painters. Labor Temple.
French Carpenters. Olneyville.
Firemen. Labor Temple
Building Laborers, Labor Temple.
STEAM FILTERS ELECT DELEGATES,
The steam ltters last evening transact
cd the regular routine business OF the
body and In addition to that elected the
delegates who will represent the body at
the coming convention at Hartford. The
men chosen arc Messrs Agnew and
Daley. They will leave this city in COM
pany with the delegates chosen from the
plumbers union and will represent this
city.
There was large amount of other bust
ness transacted, such az the hearing OF
the reports OF committees and the listen
ing TO the reports OF the various commit
tees.
The business agent made a very encour-
aging report as TO the work OF the past
week. showing that the union is making
a vast progress and planning for taking
care OF all the work that will come to II
during the summer
A number OF communion tons were re-
ceived and disposed OF in the regular way.
The remainder OF the time was devoted TO
routine business, after which the session
closed with remarks under the good and
was voted that all of those who could
should attend the hearing at the state
house on the mechanics len law.
ENGINEERS ROUTINE MEETING.
At the meeting OF engineers last evening
tho one thing that was discussed was the
matter OF the agreements with the coal
dealers.
This matter has been under considera-
tion for the past two weeks and has been
discussed at some length. II was finally
decided 20 present the same as the COM
mittee had drafted II and this will be
done.
A number OF other matters, the regular
business kind, came up for hearing
among them being several communica-
tions These were either voted the proper
replies or they were held over till the
next meeting.
MACHINISTS INTERESTED.
At the meeting Of the machinists las;
evening IL developed that they were in
terested In the hearing that came up al
the state house today and number OF
them signifed their intention OF being
present.
For the greater part OF the time only
the routine matters OF the regular session
occupied the time but during the reports
OF the committees there were some inter-
esting debates.
large part OF the time after the rou.
tine business was disposed OF was de-
voted TO the general business and the dis
cussions that come under the good and
welfare.
OTHER MEETINGS.
Among the other meetings last evening
was that OF the stereotypers, the painters.
and the carpenters. At each OF these ses-
sions, however. there were only routine
matters TO occupy the attention and after
some discussions the meeting ended
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
BR. SCHOONER
H|bERN|AN LOST
SAILS IN STORM

The British three-masted schooner HI
bernian arrived north OF Block Island
early today with all her sails but one torn
TO ribbons by the heavy storms of the
past few days.
The only sails she was able 10 use were
two-reefed mainsail and jumbo sail.
and when she left her anchorage off the
siland she proceeded slowly toward Point
Judith. evidently with the intention OF
making port at Newport.
The schooner seemed TO be a practically
new vessel and was not loaded and was
evidently bound eastward when caught
by the storm. Her rigging. with the ex-
ception OF the mainsail. appeared to be
wrecked beyond repair, and IL is believed
that she will have 10 receive a new suit
OF sails before she Will be able to pro-
ceed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21

merged with the bowsprit in n huge sea
and badly bruised. but managed TO cling
90 their position and later make their way
into the cabin. After lashing the wheel
OF the Adelene Captain Smiths men got
into the schooner's boat and left the
schooner 10 her fate.
Then began 72-hour row in the stormy
sea with absolutely no sustenance During
the first night out a steamer was sighted
about mile away, but although all the
mon shouted at the top OF their voices
their cries were not heard. BY Satur-
day thirst and hunger added 20 the dis
comfort and all that day and all day
Sunday the men rowed and drlfted. Some
of the men got into "A stupor through cold
and hunger. but were kept awake by their
companions. Finally on Monday morning
the schooner Margaret Dillon was sighted
and trawlers from that craft rescued
them. All the rescued were in a fair
condition.
The schooner Adelene was sighted on
March IS by the schooner Manuel II. Cuza
which arrived at ProvIncetown yesterday.
The Adelene was then water-logged and
abandoned about GO miles east OF Highland
light.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
GOVERNOR HIGGINS REPEATS
DENIAL WITH EMPHASIS

Albany. n. Y. March Glow. Higgins
in most unequlvocal fashion today re-
peated his- denial Of the published asser-
tion attributed TO Andrew Hamilton that
he had agreed with Eiihu Root that In
surance matters were not 10 be Injected
into the special session OF the legislature
called last summer TO consider the accuse q
iions against Supreme Court Justice War
rcn B. Hooker
Il have never passed n word with Mr..
Root on the subject cf insurance In any
shape or form" said the governor with
marked emphasis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-21
WAITER ARRESTED AND
PART OF MONEY FOUND

When Annie March dined at a West
minister street restaurant Sunday she
laid her gold trimmed pocketbook on the
side OF her table and little thought
that II would vanish from under her very
eyes. There was $1792 in it and troubled
at her loss she told the police Of the
Fifth station all about II.
Detective Tidd got busy and this morn
ing arrested William Murphy, the waiter
who had served Miss March. Concealed
between the ticks OF his bed were sl5 in
bills which were recovered. He toomed
at $50 Westminster street