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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
The Cloves Matter

Beyond the fact that the Senate re-
fused TO adopt the Fulton resolution little
or nothing is known of the executive dis
cussion touching the Cloves matter. In
the absence Of Mr.. Fulton the resolution
was called up by Genera! Anderson, of
Richmond.
Mr.. Keezell, Rockingham, promptly
moved that the body go into executive
session for the consideration of the mat
ter There was not a dissenting voice,
Outsiders We're rejected. the doors were
closed, and the Senate then proceeded
to vote down tho Fulton resolution. The
consideration which weighed most with
the body was the fact that the investi-
CATION has proceeded to a considerable
length already. 1t was held that thla
condition, II the doors We're opened at
this stage, would give an unfair advan-
tage to the side still to be heard The
Fulton resolution read as follows
Resolved by the Senate Of Virginia,
That the committee appointed to in
yestigate the fitness of Fl. III. Cloves
to be a director of tho Eastern State
Hospital be. and it is hereby direct
ed,h to proceed with its further liz
vestgatlon IN open session, and the
seal of secrecy heretofore imposed
u removed from the evidence already
taken.
The Cloves committee will meet nj
10 A. Nj, to-aay II was authoritatively
stated last night that the committee
will proceed with the examination OF
Witnesses. This means thar the hearing
is after all not about TO end shortly.
Flow long II, %,l take TO complete the
work Il is Impossible TO say, In view
OF the important work In the Senate
'Chamber each day, the members OF the
on, mi "a, No.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
TAKES SUPREME COURT
TO SHOW MISSOURI
fRx Associated PROSE

WASHINGTON d. c., February 49,
The famous case of the State of Mis-
souri, VS.. the State of Illinois. involving
the right of the city of Chicago to divert
its sewage into the Mississippi River
through the Chicago Sanitary Canal and
the Illinois River, was decided to-day BY
the Supreme Court of the United States
in favor of Illinois Justice Holmes de-
livered the opinion of the court. which
was that Missouri did not prove its case.
There was no dissent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
SECRETARY OF STATE
RESIGNS UNDER FIRE
lBy Associated press.l

tBy Associated Press.)
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. February b.
Daniel e. Storms to-day resigned his
position as Secretary of State. The re-
signation was accepted Immediately.
storms's resignation becomes effective
April /. Before that time. according to
Governor Hanly, Storms has promised
to make up certain moneys alleged to be
due the State. aggregating $3.50.
1t is understood that this money Is to
be raised among certain railroad interests
with the hopes that the resignation of
Storms will avert the probability of u
special session, at which there might be
the consideration of a two cent fare
law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
QUIET IN CHINA.
DR.. Jas. P. Smith Receives Salts
factory Letter From Daughter.

ldCtOly Ltllel FIUHI OdtISIItei.
DR.. James Power Smith. editor of the
Central Presbyterian, received a letter
yesterday morning from his daughter.
Mrs. James B. Woods, now with her hus-
Land and their four young children in
the city OF Tsing-Vnng- pu, China. say
ing that all was quiet in the Celestial
kingdom UP to the date of the letter.
January 18th. The writer had visited
several cities, at all of which general
quiet prevailed.
DR.. James B. Woods is medical mis-
sionary. who. with his family spent the
winter OF 1902 the date of the last Boxer
uprising in this city, at the home OF
DR., James p. Smith. DR.. Smith is
greatly delighted that the family and
the -four Jewels as he terms his grand
children. are all safe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
GERMANY REJECTS
]. FRENCH PROPOSITION
(Ry Assoclated press.l

N1oN 1tssVVIdttU FTFsE.J
ALGECIRAS. February 1.-the Ger
man delegates to the Moroccan confer
ence received from Berlin tonight Ger
mans reply to the proposition regarding
the policing of Morocco. The reply is n
rejection of the French proposition that
the officers of the proposed police system
shall be French and Spanish. Germany
declares that the French proposal is
contrary to the principle of internn-
tlonalization and equality OF all the
powers In Morocco.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
Polk Miller Entertains.

+ Mr. Polk Miller and his negro quartette
gave an entertainment last night In the
Y, M C, A. Hall under the auspices of
the Ladies' Aid Society Of the First Eng
fish lutheran Church. A large and np.
.preciative crowd was present, and Mr..
Miller told some OF his hest foxes with
several new ones. The auartette rendered
some Of the quaint old negro songs, which
very much pleased the audience.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20

md the Senate, therefore, after over an
hours discussion, instead OF ordering or
refusing to order the bill to It's cngross-
ment, sent 1t back to the Committee on
Counties. Cities and Towns. Mr.. Sadler
snid last night he was preparing u new
bill along the same general lines, but
moro perfect in It's details.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20

each race, with box OF cigars under
the paper cover of which was placed It
500 bill. 1t is alos claimed that one Of
the owners was accustomed to use train.
ing shoes on some OF his horses. thus
handicapping them effectually. Later he
would remove the training shoes and
replace them with racing shoes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
COCHRAN DOESN'T DENY
MRS GARDNER EN- AGEMENT
~ Asaociated Press.

WASHINGTON. D. c., February 10
When asked to-day concerning the re-
port of his engagement to Mrs. JACK
Gardner, OF Boston, Representatives
Bourke Cochran, OF New York; said
i cannot discuss. can only deplore
name.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20

was fifty-nne years OF age She lis sur
low: four sons and three daughters
Roland D.. r. e., w. r. and c. =. Har.
law: Mrs. X. J. Williams. Mrs. p. L.
Redwood and Miss Carrie b. Harlow.
Tho funeral Will take place from the
First Baptist church at o'clock this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
Funeral of Mrs. Meredith.

The funeral OF Mrs. Bessie Alexander
Meredith. wife of Mr.. Dennis II. Mere
dith. who died at the residence OF her
parents. 22s Monteiro avenue. Barton
Heights. Saturday. will take place from
morning.
She Is survived by her husband, four
Children, mhther. fnther and three sisters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
Wealthy Man Murdered.

iBy Associated Press.D
s HUNTINGTON, ". VA. Feb, ip.--J III.
Hill, president of thf Eden Park Coal
Company, and one cof the wealthy mon
OF the8 Guayandotte valley, was shot and
years old Iiili lived two hours after be-
Ing shot. Porter escaped to The noun
tains, but later was captured. Iill and
The porter hoy had had an alteration
over GONE matter about the mines
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20

A cuARA.SrEEio CURE FOR PILES.
nchins Blind. Bleeiipe or Prntruding piles.
Your drtgsIsl VIII refund money II PAZO ONT
AENT fails 90 cure you In . TO u days e)c
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE sRO DINO QuININE Tablets.
refund money if 1t falls to cure. y.
w. GROVES signature Is on each box 26c,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
Funeral of Mr.. Foster.

The funeral OF Mr.. John H. Foster. who
died IN his home. 3Ic6 Lester street. Sum
day afternoon at o'clock. will take place
at o'clock this afternoon from the home.
Interment will be In lakewood Censltery.
He WAS seventy-twol years of age. He
is survived by his wife. three sons and
daughter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
John Finnerty.

John Finnerty. who for thIrty-six years
held the position or city weighmaster.
died at 3 o'clock yesterday morning in
his home ILL., venable street. after a
brief illness. He Is survived by five chill,
dren-Mrs. Jackson. of Portsmouth: Mrs
John Burnett, Miss Cecilia finnerty and
Peter a. Finncrty. of Richmond Tho
funeral arrangements will not be made
until the son in Illinois can arrive here.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-20
Welded At MASS
IN ST.MATTHEW'S s
CHURCH, AUBURN

ST. Matthew's church on Park avenue,
Auburn. held large congregation yes
terday morning, which gathered to wit
ness the marriage OF Marjory Cicelia Nc
Guigan TO John Thomas Martin, and TO
assist at the mass which followed the
ceremony.
AS the bridal party proceeded down the
centre aisle. the bride leaning on the arm
OF her father, Mr. John McGuigan. lead
ing business man of Auburn. the organist
Mr. william Ward. played very effect
lively the wedding march from Lohengrin.
Rev. j. j. Scheuren, pastor OF st. Mat
thew's church, performed the marriage
ceremony and celebrated a high mass, at
which the choir rendered special music in
an excellent manner. At the offertory
Mrs. Frank OConnell sang with fine ex-
preston and sympathy Cherubinis Ave
Maria" and she also rendered the So
prano solos I'm Leonard's mass excellently.
The best man was Edward Martin,
brother OF the groom, and Miss Lucy Nc
Carthy, cousin OF the brioe, was brides
maid.
The ushers were John and James Nc
Guigan, brothers OF the bride, and Charles
Mccarthy.
The brides dress was of figured net
over white satin. and the bridesmaid wore
blue Habutai silk veIled with white.
Mrs. McGuigan, mother OF the bride,
was gowned In black peau de sole with
white lace trimmings.
At the conclusion of the mass the bridal
| party proceeded to the handsomely fur
nished new home OF Mr.. and Mrs Mar
| tin at the corner of Park and Pontiac
| avenues, where an elaborate wedding
breakfast was served TO a large company
| OF relatives and friends OF the happy
| couple. Vocal and instrumental music
was enjoyed and the guests were given an
| opportunity TO inspect the wealth OF cor
| ly and handsome gifts loving friends had
bestowed upon the bride and groom
The merry-making continued until late
| In the afternoon when Mr.. and Mrs Mar
| tin departed on their wedding tour amid
| chorus OF congratulations and good
wishes and showers OF rice and confetti.
| They went TO New York on an afternoon
| train and before their return will visit
several or the principal cities OF the east
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-20
PROVIDENCE LINE
FOR
New York, the South and West
Steamers PROVIDENCE (New) and
PILGRIM In ccmmission.

FROM PRovIDENCE-stea leave
eScent sa,urdaxs et rs p m due New
York 200 a. m. Providence Line steamer
touches at Newport Sundays enroute to
New York leaving there at 1000 p. m.
FROM NEW YORk<-Steamers leave
Pier tS North River. foot OF Murray
street, weekdays only at 500 p. m. duo
Providence 500 a. m.
office OF r. @. WIZ isor. Ticket Agent.
corner weybosset and Custom House
streets. or on steamer after 500 y. m.
THE NEW ENGLAND NAVIGATION CO.
O. II. TAYLOR. Gen'l Pass'r Agt.. ~ Y.
III. o. NICKERsON. supt.. New York
q. Z. WOODWARD. Agt.. Fox Point WIFI
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-20
PEOPLE INDIGNANT
OVER THE PENALTY
Continued From, Page One


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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-20
DEFENDANTS ACQUITTED OF
TAKING MONEY FROM CHILD

The jury that heard the testimony in
the cases Of state VS.. Peter Jackson and
state VS.. Moses George promptly acquit-
ted the defendants. A woman claimed
that the two men who were selling wood
on Bowdoin street had taken a ten-dollar
bill from a child.
The two men denied the charge and
the only witness OF importance against
them was a bartender, who claimed one Of
the men changed a ten dollar bill I'm his
saloon. James j. Nolan was attorney
for both defendants.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-20
SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTED
FOR SUMMER FAIRGROUNDS

The committee I'm charge of the summer
Fairgrounds has appointer a sub-com-
mlttee consisting OF Mrs. Caesar Misch
and Miss Mary OConnor. the supervisor
OF The Fairgrounds. TO select the neces-
sary gymnastic apparatus.
A meeting OF the committee was called
for 3 O'Clock this afternoon, but as Mayor
Dyer and Thomas w. Waterman were
unable TO attend, II was postponed until
next Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-20
Str. New Sh0rehan1
For Newport
Block Island.

Leaves wharf. foot OF Transit street.
East Side. 900 a. m. week days, s:45 Sum
days. Newport at 1l:o0. Returning, leaves
Block Island 3:i5 p m. Newport 900.
THE NEW ENGLAND NAVIGATION
co. Tel. 3677-L.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-20

'I hereby charge that Frank A.
Matthews. chief OF police for the
city OF Providence. has deliberately
attempted TO destroy my good
name and reputation before the
public. by attempting to conspire
with others 10 oring me into unjust
odium. and TO induce them TO do
unlawful things which should be
imputed to my neglect OF duty or
TO my direct connivance with the
wrongdoers, so as 10 deceive those
who had reposed confidence in me
and thereby destroy their .aith in
my integrity"
THE OFFICIAL FINDING.
This board decides by MAJOR
ity vote OF it's members that Chief
OF Police Matthews is guilty as
charged and of violating rule IL of
the board by conduct unbecomins
an officer"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-20
HOMES FOR THOUSANDS.

The Shoshone Indian Reservation lands
will be opened to settlement August 18th.
Excursion rates less than one fare round
trip. daily. July 18th 20 29th. s26.70 from
Chicago. via the Chicago & North West
ern Railway the only all-rail route TO the
reservation border. Dates OF registration
July 18th TO 3ist. Write for pamphlets
telling how 20 secure one OF these attrac-
tive homesteads. All agents sell tickets
via this route. w. D. Kniskern, Pass'r
Traffic Mgr. Chicago
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-20
LOOKING FOR NEWS.

A public school magazine contains this
courteous announcement: The editor
will be very pleased 20 hear OF the deaths
OF any OF the old boys" No doubt the old
boys will oblige the editor from time TO
tme.-New York Tribune.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-20
The Commission and The Chief
WHAT MATTHEWS SAID.

(From the Providence Journal)
"When asked II an adverse ver-
diet would he likely 10 mean the
severance of his connection with
the police department., the chief
safdi
II do not see how IL could mean
anything else. There In no middle
ground. III i am guilty accord
ing 10 the evidence of cOnspiring
TO injure this mans good name,
! am certainly not fit to be at the
head of the police force"
HELD FROM THE FIRST.
(From the Providence Tribune)
'The chief has said from the
first that AZ the charges were de-
cIared proven ne wOuld not re-
main at the head of the Depart
ment. His position has been that
he was innocent and that the
charges Ind not been sustained. II
In the opinion Of majority of the
board they were proven, they could
not properly retain him."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-20
DIED

oRosvENoR-At his residence in this
city. William Grosvenor. eldest son Of the
late DIR. William and Rosa Anne Mason
Grosvenor, In the 6Sth year OF his age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
BRISTOL.
R0b0kah Lodge Installed Offic.
ers Last Night. Col. Colt
Makes Liberal Contribution.

Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge, No. IL. I.
o. O. f.. met last evening in Odd Eel
lows hall The following officers were in
stalled by District Deputy Lois Munro,
assisted by Warden Maria Adams OF the
board OF grand officers: Vice Grand, Miss
Luellla Heustis; right supporter to vice
grand, Miss Lois Munro; conductor, Miss
Fannie Abbott: outside guard, Walter O.
Talbot.
Noble gand Mrs. Mary r. Fish appoint
ed the following committees: Finance,
Mrs Nellie McCaw; p. n. G.. Miss Annie
Falkner and John Potter.
Entertainment, Miss Luella Huestis, V.
c.. Miss Cora NJ. Hill. Miss jeanette Kirk
wood. Miss Hattie Gray and Miss Hattie
Morris
COLLATION., Mrs. Ida Robertson, Mrs.
Edith Buffum. Mrs. Sarah Mariel. Miss
Isabel Peterson and Mrs Emma f. easy.
Reception, Mrs. Ida Robertson. Miss Ju-
liette NJ. Fish. Degree master, Walter o.
Talbot
Colonel Samuel p Colt OF this town re-
Gently sent 10 Jacob H. Schiff OF New
York his check for 5000 to be added to the
National fund for the relief OF suffering.
caused by massacres in Russia.
Rev J. Hutchinson, who was booked to
speak at Y. NJ. c. A. mems meeting next
Sunday is unable to be present and Rev.
John r. Brown Of Providence who was
scheduled to speak February 4, has con-
sented 10 speak tomorrow afternoon
At a regular meeting OF United Brothers
Lodge, No. 1a, l. o. O. f, Noble Grand
Amasa c. Wilston appointed the follow
ing finance committee for 1906. George T..
Arnold. chairman: James r. Robertson
and William Fred Fish. Following the
meeting q collation. was served
General Charles A. Wilson. United
states district attorney, has been employ
ed as associate consul by the parties who
are I'm favor or sustaining the will Of the
late Benjamin Church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20
VIOLA ALLEN
IS WIFE OF
DURYEA

New York. Jan. 2O.-It became known
here today that Viola Allen, the actress.
has been the wife OF Peter Duryea, the
rich turfman, for more than Ave months.
According TO the records of the county
court clerks office in Louisville, KY,
Miss Allen was married TO Mr.. Duryea
In that city on Aug. 16 last.
The witnesses were her mother, Mrs.
Sarah Allen, and America Wagner. her
maid
1t was said by friends that the mar
riego was kept secret because of Miss
Aliens professional engagements for this
season Mr.. Duryea has known the ac-
tress Tor many years and II is said that
the marriage is the elimination OF quite
a romance.
Miss Allen is at present in Syracuse
where she appears tonight In The Toast
of the Town"
Mr.. Duryea is at present the defendant
in a sensational breach OF promise suit
which involves indirectly many prominent
persons in Lexington, Ky. his home.
The suit is for $4,000 damages and is
brought by Miss Sarah Madden, who al
leges that the turfman repeatedly prom
ised to marry her Mr.. Duryea in his an
swer 10 the suit denies that he ever MADE
any such promise.
The case is on the calendar for trial I'm
Part VII OF the supreme court and will
be reached within few days. 1t is said
that Mrs. Philip NJ. Lydig, w. f.. u.
Stokes and other prominent persons have
either been subpoenaed or have promised
TO be within reach when the trial is
called.
Miss Madden is said TO have been on
the stage at one time having been the
frlsky widow In Hoyts "A Trip TO China
town"
Miss Allen. VINO is now Mrs Duryea, Is
n New York girl and comes of family
OF actors or late years she has played
Glory Quale in THE Christian" starred
I'm THE Palace of the King" Twelfth
Night" and other plays.
DURYEA IN NEW YORK
Lexington, KY, Jan. 20-Peter Duryea
resigned the management Of L. T.. D.
Stokes stock farm here a month ago and
left for New York, where he is said to
be now.
Miss Viola Allen and her father and
mother were often guests at the place
here and Mr.. Duryea was reported to be
interested In her theatrical enterprises
Mr. Duryea has daughter. who h. tho
wife Of an attache OF the court OF Sweden
She and her husband were here several
years ago Ne Is OF noble birth and very
attractive and very wealthy
MISS ALLEN WOULDN'T SAY.
Syracuse. n. v. Jan, 20-viola Allen
last night declined TO either affirm or de-
ny the report Of her marriage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-20

Warren Lodge, New England order
Norkmen. held its semi-monthly meeting
ir odd Fellows hall. last night. Routine
business was transacted. reports were
read. and social exercises were enjoyed.
The order is at present In a fourishing
condition. with n good membership.
kcv. Herman w watJen conducted
special prayer meeting service in the Bap-
tlst church. last night, at which large
congregation was present. The musical
portion of the service was conducted by
well known gospel singer, who has been
at the church the past few weeks.
The monthly social OF the Epworth
League was held I'm the vestry OF the
church last night. A good crowd was
present and, games, vocal and instrument
al music and readings were held after
which a collation. was served.
The dance held by the Warren Artil-
Ier,. last night I'm Armory hall was we'll
patronlzed Music for dancing was fur
-iished by the O'Keefe orchestra and
long program was danced by the party
present until midnight
Several consignments of steel TO be used
IN the construction Of the new water tank
ut the Warren Mfg Co, have arrived at
The local freight depot and are being cart
ed 90 the plant The foundation has been
laid ter the structure and the work on
erecting the steel plates, will be COM
nionced at once. After the erection of this
tank. the workmen are to construct n
simllar one at the plant OF the Parker
Mills I'm East Warren. The tanks are TO
be used for fire hghting purposes, and IT
Is CXpc, ed that the erection OF the two
structures will involve an expense OF
nearly 5000. the same being loaned by the
companies. who are protecting their in
terests.
The foundation for the new furnace and
ftack gt the plant OF tho Textile Finish
ing company Is well underway. and as
soon as possible the furnace and stack
will be constructed. The building has been
considerably altered recently as floors I'm
the rear have been removed and the roof
on one OF the buildings has been lowered.
large amount OF machinery has been
moved out OF the building into an ad-
Joining one, where they can be shipped
away much easier. The present work fur
nlshes employment for n number OF local
men, and Il is expected that when the
business is started over 100 hands will be
employed steadily.
Miss Annie Richardson has resigned her
postion as clerk I'm the Earle a Prev Ex-
press Co.'S Office. which she has held for
several years. Miss Richardson Is 10 re-
move TO Providence, where she has se-
cured a position.
Mrs Fred A. Bliss has returned from n
few days visit with relatives In Boston,
MaEs