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Smyrna times., 1906-01-31
COMFORTS.

So 25 Cotton Comforts French sateen covers oooa color
nicely quilted, now ..................'
50 20 Cotton Comforts heavy saeen covers in Dresden -
nicely quilted, now. ............. .....
50 90 Cotton Comforts figured silLone covers an su
nicely quilted, now. Observation-Disclosures.
SIG Comforts silkoline covers in dark colors now
Sl.45 Comforts. skoline covers in dark colors now
Si.So Comforts skoline covers in dark coors, new.
Sloo Crlb Comforts cotton filed skoline covers now
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
MEETING WAS
HELD BEHIND
CLOSED DOORS

Owing 20 the fact that at least two Of
the members OF the committee on the
East Side approach were not to be pres
ent and one other member was i'll, there
was some uncertainty whether the meet
ing OF the committee scheduled for this
afternoon would be held; but doubt was
dispellod when, shortly before o'clock.
the committee went into secret session.
The meeting was to have been held last
Saturday, but owing to the fact that the
city hail was closed during the afternoon
OF that day II was postponed until today
A number OF interesting matters were
to be talked over. among them the WIDEN
ing OF Waterman street in making ready
for the approach. Another was the APP
pointment OF an engineer to cooperate
with the city engineering department.
IL has been stated that new plans would
be drawn for the approach. but one OF the
members OF the committee stated that
this was not the case, since the plans al
ready IN the hands OF the city engineer
ing department were considered sufficient
and TO draw others would be to delay the
work too much.
The 1850 voted TO the committee by both
branches OF the city government and
what way 1t shall be expended was to be
one OF the topics OF discussion at the
meeting, being the desire OF the commit
tee TO have everything in readiness for
action at the session OF the council on
Monday evening next.
AS 10 the engineer who shall aid the
city engineer In the work no name had
been discussed by the committee up TO
this afternoon, as there had been no meet
ing; but individual members OF the COM
mlttee had talked II over more or less
The committee has been working har-
moniously and hopes TO be able 10 proceed
with the work at an early date and with
as little delay as possible
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
RUM AND RAZOR
WROUGHT HAVOC
At CENTREDALE

Enraged because they thought the aged
couple with whom they boarded were
talking about them, two cousins. Di
simene, proceeded TO act like devils per-
sonifed yesterday
They had drank long and often Saturday
night, and after taking several "eye OPEN
ers" OF whiskey In the morning, thought
that Michael APIECE. with whom they
boarded In Centredale, was talking over
their conduct with his wife.
The elder Michael Di Simene about IS
years DID, and a few years the senior OF
his cousin of the same name. descended
from his room to the kitchen and threw
a pot OF meat out OF doors.
Then he went upstairs with his cousin.
both armed with revolvers, and told APIECE
he must stop talking about them.
He followed this up by rushing at APIECE
and throwing him on a bed. APIECE made
a grab for the revolver but Di Simene
pulled out a razor and, while his cousin
helped hold APIECE down, slashed the latter
in the neck. His wife attempted 10 Inter-
fere and was cut on the neck and arm.
Mrs. Apice's wounds were sewed up by
DR. Cook and are not considered serious.
Mr.. APIECE Is 81 years old and the loss
of blood leaves him in serious condition.
He was treated by DIR. Cook and then sent
to the hospital. The cut started from the
back Of his neck and ran along the whole
right side.
The assailants fed after their dastardly
deed, but their capture is expected to
prove only a matter of n short time as the
police OF this city have excellent descrip-
tions OF them.
The affair was all over I'm a few mo-
ments Chief OF Police Willers was noti-
fed by one OF the APIECE girls OF what had
happened at her home. He sent two Off
GERS TO the house and two in search of
the Dt Simenes.
The elder Di Simene is easily idenu-
fed by deformed thumb which is nearly
double. He has worked for w. A. Sweet
for several years and was considered a
steady man. He had boarded with APIECE
for five years. His cousin had been in
this country only a short time.
Michale APIECE is naturalized citizen
and sentiment is strong i'm Centredale
against his assallants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
WITNESSES FOR
SENATOR SMOOT
ARE EXAMINED

Washington, March 26.-Evidence in re-
buttal OF the last testimony taken In the
case against Senator Smoot Of Utah was
presented 10 the senate committee on
privileges and elections today. In contrast
10 former scenes the attendance today
was comparatively small. A. s. Worth
ington, attorney for the defense said he
hoped 10 conclude the examination OF his
witnesses IN two days. John q. Carlisle,
former secretary OF the treasury, was the
attorney for the protestants
The first witness was Robert j. Shields
or Salt Lake, general sales agent OF the
Inland Crystal Salt company, the presi-
dent OF which Is Joseph Smith, the head
OF the Mormon church.
Mr. Shields is gentle. He was re-
called TO refute the testimony OF c. A.
Smarthwaite. which was 10 the effect
that the Mormon church was so actively
engaged IN the salt business as 10 gain
control amounting 10 a monopoly and
that he CSmarthwaite) has been excom-
municated because he would not consent
10 be driven out OF a business which ri
vailed a church Industry
Senator Dubois inquired concerning the
organization OF the American party 10 op-
pose the Mormon church. and the wit
ness said there would be less strife be-
tween Mormons and Gentiles IL there
never had been such a party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
NO MASTER MIND
GUIDES STANDARD
OIL CO., He SAYS

New York March B.-The Standard Oil
inquiry of the state of Missouri was con
tinued today, John ID. Arcnbold, vice
president OF the Standard oil company.
taking the witness stand. Before answer
ing questions, he objected to being
sketched by several artists, who were in
the room and Commissioner Sanborn ask
ed the artists TO desist.
Mr. Archbold said he was vice presi-
dent OF the Standard Oil company OF New
Jersey and owned stock In both that com
pany and the Standard Oil company OF
Indiana. He said that n. NJ. Van Buren,
was his son-in-law and was now I'm New
York.
A process server. who was present. soon
left the room. Mr.. Archbold said John ID.
Rockefeller was president Of the Stand
ard OIL company, but had taken no ac-
tive interest I'm the business affairs In
some years owing to III health. He has an
office at 26 Broadway but was seldom
there.
"who Is the active head OF the Stand
ard oil company" was asked by Mr..
Hadley.
There is no master mind in the stand
ard Oil" replied Mr.. Archbold, raising
his voice. 1T is made up of an aggrega-
tion Of individuals"
experts in their respective departments,
Mr.. Archbold said. III. NJ T1lford, Mr..
Archbold said. he thought was the prin-
cipal individual in the domestic trades
board and had been connected with the
Standard OIL company since 1875.
Asked concerning the stock OF the
Waters Pierce oil company now I'm the
name OF Mr.. Van Buren, Mr. Archbold
said II was the 2750 shares formerly held
IL. orA fVttg
tees
In answer 10 questions the witness said
that the daily production Of crude oil in
the United States Is about $4,000 gallons
and the Standard Oil produces about one
seventh.
The Standard Oil probably sold and
marketed about 20 per cent. OF IL. he
said. And / want to add" continued
Mr. Archbold that wherever there is
Standard Oh refinery in the United states
there is competition refinery In that
section"
The witness said that the Standard oil
company did not control the oil situation
I'm Kansas.
who composed the original board OF
directors OF the Standard oil company
under theoriginal trust agreement
asked Mr.. Hadley.
John ID. Rockefeller. Charles Pratt
William T.. Nofden, II. NJ bIt"stoi, d "a
Bosd wick. o. H. Payne and myself
Mr.. Archbold said that he knew II. r.
Tinsley and that he was connected with
the Waters Pierce oil company, but the
witness had never heard him designated
as an agent. nor had he ever heard OF
Walter Jennings as an agent. The wilt
ness said that Tinsey, he believed, Left
the Waters-Perce OH company TO go with
the Standard company and now Is on his
way to Japan.
"He left for Spain about the time or
a little after this suit was Instituted last
summer. did he not ?" asked Mr.. Hadley
''AIr. Tinsley's departure had nothing to
do with this suit" interrupted Mr.. Arch
bold warmly: absolutely nothing
II am not suggesting that" rejoined At
torney General Hadley. II am asking
when he left for Spain"
'I think Il was some time last summer,
but don't recall the exact date
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
ONE FRANK SULLIVAN
TOOK A DOUBLE DOSE

The grand Jury last Monday found in
dictments against Frank Sullivan for
breaking and entering and larceny and
for simple assault.
At the time 1t was supposed there were
two Frank Sulllvans. The Frank Sulll-
van who appeared in court after quite a
strong plea made in his own behalf was
sentenced TO three months in Jail, Judge
Brown saying at the time that II Frank
behaved himself at the jail he might Sc
cure the remission of the costs
IT was ascertained later that this was
the same man who was wanted on the
second indictment. charging that Sullivan
stole an overcoat from the new Journal
building. and he was arraigned before
Judge Brown today.
Sullivan. after pleading nolo contendere.
was sentenced 10 three months in Jail and
to pay costs.
He wanted Judge Brown 10 remit the
costs, but the Judge was not I'm position
to help the prisoner at present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
TELLS OF AUTOPSY
At THE TRIAL Of
MRS. COOPER

Augusta, Ne. March 26.--The third week
OF the trial OF Mrs Alice f. Cooper for
the alleged murder OF Charles ID. Northy.
Jr., at South Windsor began today In the
supreme court. Mrs. Cooper appeared to
be much refreshed after her rest of Sat
urday afternoon and yesterday.
At the opening OF court, after few wit
nesses had been called, Or. A. II. Sturte-
want OF this city, who performed the au-
topsy, took the stand. DR.. Sturtevant tes-
titled that when he arrived at the Cooper
home the body OF Northy was lying on
the dining room floor. His first observa-
ton was the finding OF bullet wound I'm
the head. three-eights Of an inch In diam
eter. two and onc-fourth inches from the
point Of junction OF the ear with the head
and two and one-half inches from tho
external angle Of the right eye on the
right side OF the head
He also found a swelling on the head
extending upward and backward He
made an examination OF the several or
gans OF the body and found practically
all OF them in a normal condition. lie
described the bullet wound In the head
as being about five inches from tho point
of entrance, the built taking a downward
course OF about one inch. An incls'on
was made at the point of entrance OF the
bullet and n minute examination made TO
see If powder marks were In evidence.
None were found but there was a slight
discooration near the wound DIR. Sturte
want was on the stand all the forenoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
FATHER GAPON WRITES
LETTER IN HIS OWN DEFENCE
Continued from page One.

Moscow. March 26.-The workmen In the
Presnia and lie Fort districts at meet
Ing today pronounced against a general
strike before Easter.
Helsingfors. Finland, March 26--The de-
epatch OF Russian troops TO Finland is
producing disquietude. II is feared that
the authorities at st. Petersburg intend
10 supersede Governor General Gerhard.
FREIGHTFULLY TORTURED.
NJ. Teslinko. counsel for Mile. Spridon-
ovo. the 17-year-old girl who shot NJ.
Luzhenoffsky. chief OF the secret police at
Tamboff has returned here from Tamboff
where his client was found guilty OF the
charges brought against her.
He declares that the tortures OF the
Spanish inquisition were tame when COM
pared with the cruelty Mile. Spiridonovo
has been subjected to- He gives a thrill
ing account of her proud and spirited
speech 20 the Judges who condemned her
telling them that the victory OF the op-
pressors OF the people would be short
lived
She added: you can kill me. but death
will be welcome after what 1 have suf-
fered."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
To INVESTIGATE
IMPORTATION Of.
STRIKE BREAKERS

President Thomas +. Butler Of the local
Carriage and Wagon Workers union that
Halifax and Nova Scotia workmen are
being brought into this city for the pur-
pose Of fllling the places made vacant by
union strikers has resulted, IL was learned
today. I'm the issuance OF orders looking
toward an Interpretation OF the alleged
importation Of alien labor into this city
American representatives in the prov
inces have been Instructed to investigat te
the matter and 10 take steps which will
prevent such laborers sailing for Boston.
Immigration Commissioner Billings said
today that his department is not directly
concerned in the matter and that no in
vestigation Is under way in this city. He
laborers would be shipped here from the
pI ovinces. II the charges made by the
union strikers are sustained the men will
be Immediately deported.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
CITY HALL RECORDS.
Saturday. March "a.
REAL ESTATE CvNvEYANCEs.

Mary A. Devaney 20 James IL. Mcbride.
ct ux Della. lot with improvements on
Douglas avenue and Sunnyside street.
subject to two mortgages amounting TO
$500; 500
Angie 10 Nichols ct al 10 George s.
Baekr lot with Improvements corner Fre-
mont and Gano streets; 800.
Vito ~ Famiglietti. ct uN. Carolina, to
Antonio III Muccio. ct uX Carolina two
lots on job ledge and Thornton streets;
100.
Bridget McManus. wife Of Edward j..
to said Edward J. McManus undivided
one-half interest In lot with buildings
north side Hanover street subject TO mort
feet TO mortgage for s25O0 $40.
REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES.
Joseph Paolino 20 Merwin w. Johnson
lot with buildings southeast side Ridge
street: $500.
ASSIGNMENTS OF WAGES.
". - Gerry to Menden w Crane from
n. Y. y. n. & IA. II. r. Co. 10 March B,
1907.
Henrietta Anderson 20 Joyce Bros. n
co from Lynch & Moriariiy % July 1.
1906
John Hancock 20 Arthur Trudeau from
Charles Dorer 20 April %. 1907
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
NO AGREEMENT
YET IN COAL MINE
CONTROVERSY

indianapolis. Ind. March 26.--The repre-
sentatives OF the bituminous coal operators
and miners OF the central competitive
and southwestern districts resumed their
executive sessions In joint committee to-
day. Nothing had happened since their
adjournment Saturday TO change the sit
uation or give any promise OF a settle-
ment.
Before the meeting President Mitchell
OF the mine workers said: 1T looks TO
me like an endurance test"
+. l.. Robbins OF the operators said:
Il can see no prospect of the joint scale
committee reporting 10 the joint commit
tee today"
II was understood when the committee
adjourned Saturday that disagreement
would be reported TO the joint conference
today. Many Of the operators who had
gone home To spend Sunday returned to-
day on the early trains to be here for
the Joint conference. should a session be
called during the day
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
DELEGATES HOPE
FOR A COMPLETE
AGREEMENT

Algeciras. Spain, March 26.-The Moroc-
can conference held an hours session to-
day, seeking definitely to adjust the po-
lice question.
Austria proposed an amendment In
creasing the Inspector generals control
OF the police, and Herr Won Radowitz.
CHIEF OF the German delegation. said that
Germany considered the control OF the
police to be OF supreme Importance and
lntimated that Germany might withdraw
II such control is not adopted.
The question was finally referred 20 the
committee which will meet tonight and
discuss the revised police project.
The conference then adjourned until to-
morrow. The delegates continue TO hope
for a complete agreement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
CITY EMPLOYEES STRIKE
FOR ADDITIONAL PAY

This morning a gang OF men employed
by the city In cleaning the filter beds in
Penniconsett went on a strike for more
pay Their demand was refused and part
OF them returned TO work later in the
day.
The men came TO work at o'clock this
morning. but instead OF commenced their
work as usual, they made a demand OF
% cents more a day. Their demand was
refused and the men refused to work
Word was sent to Walter r. Slade. COM
missioner OF public works. and he sent
another gang OF men to do the work.
About l: 80 o'clock a part of the striking
men resumed their work, and II IS ex-
pected that the rest OF the men will also
return.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
Mr.. SlADE HAS THREE
MONTHS JOB ON HAND

Commissioner OF public works, walter
f. slade, who was directed by the COM
mittee on grade crossings TO draw plans
and confer with the New York New Ha-
ven and Hartford Railroad company re-
ings I'm this city. said today that II would
take about three months befsre the work
could be finished
The grade crossings rtferred to are on
Plainneld street and Hartford avenue
The residents i'm that vicinity have for a
long time complained OF the danger from
passing trains. especially 10 the working
people OF that vicinity, and many bad ac-
cidents have occurred.
Mr.. Slade will have surveyors sent 90
the place at once, and intends 10 make
every effort 90 hasten the work
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
| INSIST d ON HIS PLEA
AND HIS TRIAL ENSuED

Albert Inondi. vino was indicted for an
assault upon Frederick Trommell. today
insisted upon his former plea Of not guilty
and his trial was begun In the superior
court before Judge Brown and jury.
The state charges that on the evening
Of Nov. 2S 1895 Inondi and Thomas J..
Canovan had words In the Empire thea
tre. and that as re crowd was leaving
the theatre defendant chased Canavan
10 II further claimed that the defendant
had "a knife IN his hand and. intending
90 cut Canavan. did in fact stab Mr.
Tremmcll in the sides.
Frank l.. Hanlcy Is counsel for the de-
fendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
TOO MUCH IMPORTANCE
GIVEN INSIGNIFICANT AFFAIR

London, March &c. A dispatch from
Bushiere, province OF Ears, Persia. pub
nshed hero today. intimating that Anglo
Persian trouble is brewing at Bender
Abbas. on the Persian gulf, and that a
British squadron was on its way there
20 support the demands Of the Indian gov
eminent. is declared at the india office TO
give too much dignity TO an entirely un-
important local squabble in regard TO tho
precise site OF a cable house for the line
recently constructed by the Indian govern
ment.
The presence OF the squadron. which Is
one OF its periodical tours OF the Persian
gulf. is absolutely not connected with the
sffair. The foreign office has heard moth
Ing Of the incident OF the British consul
NJ Bender Abbas who. 10 is alleged. inter
vened with the consular guard at his
back.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
POLICEMAN SAVES A
NEGRO FROM LYNCHlNG

Oakland. Cal. March o. A mob OF
over 100 men yesterday attempted 10
lynch negro named FELTON, Evans. He
was accused OF attacking two young
white girls. daughters OF a Southern Pa
cihc engineer and the railroad hands in
TO punish him.
He was badly beaten And steps were be-
ing taken 10 lynch him when 10 was
saved by Policeman John Fahy. who sue
ceeded after a struggle I'm getting him TO
n place OF safety.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
ROUNDING UP HOB0ES
IN EAST SIDE SECTION

Captain Murray has come TO know the
arrival OF spring by the annual COM
mencement OF visits to kitchens by hoboes
In his section.
They ascend the Hill from the lodging
houses I'm the slum quarter OF the river
front and apply at the homes OF east
sidcrs for food
within the past few days Captain Muir
ray has had extra men detailed In plain
clothes TO round up offenders OF this
class.
The method OF dealing with them is
10 book them as suspects. lock them up.
and then give them a time limit In which
90 get out of town.
Charles sullivan was landed Saturday
and was given a chance TO get TO Fail
River. whore he claimed TO belong.
John Regan O. years of age, was fned
81 Yesterday for drunkenness lie is list
ed as one. of the Kitchen invaders and wlll
be dealt with accordingly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
TOO MANY PUNCHES LED
T0k LONG VACATION

-Four indictments were found by the
grand jury against Frank Diacont. and
today in Judge Browns division OF the
superior court he pleaded nolo contendere
10 each.
Dlacont formerly worked for Eustace
Croes and Il was into the latter's shop
that he broke open four nights. taking
as many as 60 die einker's punches.
on one OF the indictments, charging the
taking OF 10 punches, he was sentenced 20
six months In Jail, and sentence on the
other indictments was deferred
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
WANTS MORE MONEY OUT
Of THE AUCTION SALE

Judge Baker today heard the jury
waived case ~ j Wilson McCrillis VS.,
Theodore Brown an action OF book ac-
count brought by McCrlllis. mortgagor OF
personal property In l.. a. Tillinghast's
house at "A College street. against the
auctionecr who sold the stun mortgaged
on three days In June. 1904
Mr. McCrllls claims that as the total
sales amounted 20 s42t3.01 and the money
accounted for was $500 ~. there Is a bal
ance OF s34007 due.
J Jerome Hahn ls 'ttorney for the
plaintiff and W. B. w. Hallett for defend
ant .N
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
MANY LIVES IN
PERIL FROM FIRE

LIVES WE'RE IN PERIL TO-DAY WHEN
BEDFORD
COLLAPSED IN LESS
GIRLS JUMPED
RESCUED LADDERS.
HUNDREDS PEOPLE
NEARBY OF THEIR HOMES TWO THREEsToRY TEN
PARTLY CRUSHED WHEN FACTORY
OCCUPANTS
BUILDINGS
BEGAN FiREMEN
HOSPITAL UNCONSCIOUS HAVING BEEN OVERCOME
BECAME
EFFECTIVELY. FLAMES ACROSS
IN ALL SEVEN BUILDINGS
REPORTED THAT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
JUDGE CHARGES
GRAND JURY ON
LARCENY ISSUE

New York. March 26. Charging the
grand jury today Judge o'sullivan of the
court OF general sessions reiterated his
statements TO the effect that II is for the
Jury to decide whether the gift OF insur-
ance funds TO political parties does or does
not constitute larceny.
In this opinion Judge OSullivan dis
agreed with District Attorney Jerome.
who had advised the grand jury that such
q gift is not larceny.
''It Is your sworn duty" Judge O'Sulli-
van told the jury today, Ito continue your
investigation 10 the very end. You should
refuse 10 permit the case to be taken from
your consideration and demand the evil
dence and investigate fearlessly."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
PAT R0LMAh KANE HAD
MIxUP ON PINE STREET

patrolman Thomas Kane OF the Central
station. who has been travelling Patrol
man Costigan's beat. had a struggle In
arrcsting William +. Watson on Pine
street shortly after midnight Sunday
morning.
According 10 the officer watron had
made siurring remarks about the police
force an general. and when he COM
msnced 10 individuallze without exccp-
tiOns. the man was told 90 beat while
he had a chance
Tho officer took a few more remarks
Of an offensive nature. u is said. and
then proceeded % arrest his man in spite
OF ar attempt on the part Of some Of
his friends 10 interfere
watson was fined s. and costs yestcr-
Say morning for druunkenness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-26
NOURSE ENDS HIS
LIFE WITH GAS At
W0ONS0CKET

By attaching a rubber tube to an open
gas jet Lucms ii. Nourse. aged 81 years,
machinist, committed suicide by as
phyxiation al his home at 267 Green street,
Woonsocket. last night.
His dead body was found today.
Dependency over the death OF his wife
about two years ago is the cause as
signed for the suicide He had no chill
dren.