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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
DECISION ON
D0W|E PETITION
EXPECTED TODAY

Chicago. May s,-The first issue in the
legal battle between the warning religion
lists OF Zion city will be decided at Bel
videre today, when Judge Wright OF the
circuit court will pass upon the injunction
proceedings begun by John Alexander
Dowie.
The finding will decide whether wilber
Glenn yoliva will continue at the head OF
the Zion industries until the hearing on
the merits Of the controversy In October.
or whether Dowie will be re-established
as the dictator OF Zions financial affairs
Both leaders sent out orders yesterday
for silent prayers for victory. In the bin
filled yesterday in answer to the injunc,
ton proceedings OF the Dowie attorneys
the plea is made that Zion Is trust es-
tate and that the property owners OF the
city have the right'to select a trustee.
The answer 10 Dowie's bill OF complaint
filed before Judge Wright yesterday was
a vindictive recital OF the charges previ-
ously made against the deposed leader,
accusing him OF extravaganza and ineffi-
cheney as the head OF Zion's industries
and Of being victim OF "hallucinatio
The answer Is signed by fourteen follow
ers OF Voliva.
Voliva has been improving the time
pledging the workers OF the city TO his
support.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
THE KNIGHTS
Of COLUMBUS
IN CONVENTION

The annual state convention OF the
knights of Columbus was held today In
Pawtucket. I'm knights OF Columbus hall.
Spencer block, opening promptly at 10
o'clock.
The delegates included large repre-
sentation from this city. numbering more
than one-half of the entire delegates Of
the state.
Those present included State Deputy
James T.. Reilly. State Treasurer Michael
j. Eagan. State Secretary William T..
Nolan, State Auditor Joseph +. Cole.
State Warden HELLER T. Glrard, District
Deputies Thomas V. Kiernon, DR. j.
Henry Manning. Council Delegates James
~. Heary. Peter j. Mcconnell Peter Null
raine. John a. O'Brien. Thomas $. Sheri-
dan. Thomas II. Hackett, Michael Walsh.
John Casey. William +. Bagley, Charles
u. O'Connor. John 7. Masterson. William
j. Keenan,. Joseph r. Cole. Thomas f.
Carr. T. +. Ryan. David II. Mccarthy.
James f. Nolan, Peter Fitzpatrick, James
II Canning
Pawtucket was represented by State
Advocate Patrick j. Murray, James II.
Mooney, John b. Carlln. Charles =. Nc
Alevy and William +. Wall. Westerly,
Judge John w. Sweeney, Joseph r Muir
ply and Daniel ]. Murray. District Dep
uties DR. William F. A. Gillian. Thomas
A. Loughran and Ambrose Kennedy:
w Opnsocket, James kennedy, Jeremiah
J. Gearon, Telesphore Desroser and
George ]. Paquin: Warren, Thomas r
Fox and Maurice Kirby Natick Err
nest j. Mailloux and Thomas A Lough-
ran: Riverpoint John O'Conneu and
James f. r. Mskella Bristol, Colonel
Luke II. Callan and John j Byrnes: New
port, James J. Sullivan and John NJ Call
iahan. Pascoag. Thomas f. Reilly and
John +. Moore.
Some OF the most important matters
that came UP at the convention related to
completing the Knights of Columbus
hospital bed fund the state lecture bu-
reau and X. OF G. employment bureau.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
SHIPPING MEN BELIEVE
STPIKE WILL SOON END

Cleveland. May SIT has been practic-
ally settled that the dock managers will
not attempt TO replace the striking long-
shoremen withoutside help until President
Keefe of the Longshoremen's organization
can complete his investigation of the
mates union.
The vesselmen and dock managers be-
heve that II Keefe ascertains the real
facts I'm the case he will call the strike
OFF as soon as a conference can be ar
ranged. According TO the vessel owners,
Keefe. az we'll as the longshoremen have
been deceived as tn number OF men in
the mates union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
SOME CONCESSIONS MADE
AND STRIKERS RETURN

Clinton, Mass, May S--Work was re-
stImed today In the Lancaster fancy
cloth mills about 100 men returning TO
lhair- looms -after-an ldleness OF three
weeks. which resulted from a strike fol-
lowing the refusal OF the mill owners TO
grant a 10 per cent. increase In wages
The men returned to work under the
conditions which prevailed before the
strike order went into effect. but they
have been promised that minor difficulties
In connection with the operation OF the
looms will bc remedied. About n score
of men were unable TO secure work today.
but they will be taken on during the week
or as soon as their machinery can be
repaired.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
MUNICIPAL COURT
Sphinx. /,

Splnk, j.
Tuesday, May S. 1906
Wills proved-Estates John j. Byron and
Jesse +. Eddy.
Wills ordered .ecorded--Estate Rockwell
+. Lyon. late OF Killingly. Conn.
Administrators appointed-Estates Mary
IaPlante, Catherine MCGOWAN. James IA.
Scoles Caleb H. Farnum.
Guardians appointed Estates IIilda A.
Combe, Marian l.. Combe. Isabella Roder-
lev Jeremiah j. o'Connor, Patrick Nc
Cam.
Accounts allowed Estates Albert q.
Reynolds. Charles w. Trescott
Petitions for sale OF real estate-Estate
Aloisa Mezer: granted.
Inventories accepted-Estates Florence
+. Baker, Raymond r. Horan, Henry G.
Cranston, Sarah G. Sanford. Elizabeth L.
Smith
rurscrfi7nrUus 'UrTfsT5--7T T1S tsT6 Charles W
Trescott. petition for order OF dlstribu-
ton; granted. Estate Mary Harding.
petition for sale OF personal estate; grant
ed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
AGAIN
ACTIVE IN THE
MUENTER CASE

tivity was shown today by the police In
connection with the death OF Mrs. Leone
Muenter. wife Of Eric Muenter, Tor
whom the authorities are seeking on the
charge OF poisoning the woman.
A police ambulance was driven to po-
lice headquarters and In the vehicle were
placed carboy and a jug OF mineral
water which we're seized at the Muenter
home after the body OF Mrs. Muenter hao
been rmoved to Chicago.
The ambulance was driven TO the Har-
ward Medical school and given int the
care OF Prof. Whitney who will make a
chemical analysis of the contents OF the
vessels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
lIGHTSHIP DISPLAYS
SIGNALS Of DISTRESS

Nantucket, Mass, May S.-Distress sig
nails displayed on the Great Round Shoal
lightship today caused much anxiety on
this island until a boat from the fishing
schooner Dorothy near the beacon landed
at Sankaty with n message from the cap
tain OF the lightship requesting assistance
Immediately from one OF the government
steamers.
No details of what had happneded on
board the vessel were sent by the mes
sage. IL only stating that the engineer had
broken his leg and that immediate assist
ance was wanted. 1t is probable that
either one OF the lighthouse tenders Aza-
lea or verbena will be sent to the shin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
MINERS RAT|FY
THE AGREEMENT
If If END STRIKE

Scranton. Pa, May s.--The convention
Of anthracite miners reassembled here
today and ratified the acton taken by it's
sub-scale committee in conference with
the operators committee In New York
yesterday. declaring operative the award
of the coal strike commission of 1902 for
further period OF three years ending
March 81 1909.
The report OF the committees action
WAS ADOPTED unanimously. Notices were
posted today by the Delaware, I4acka-
wanna and Western. Delaware and Hud-
son. Erie. Pennsylvania Coal and scran
ton Coal companies. announcig a resump-
Ito OF work next Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
TWELVE O'CLOCK BILL
PASSED TO THIRD READING

Boston. May s.-The compromise liquor
bill Under which hotels In Boston TO the
number OF one for every 5000 inhabitants
will be permitted to sell liquor until mid
night instead OF II O'Clock as passed TO
a third reading today In the Massachu-
setts house after II had been amended by
attaching the referendum
The measure will come up for the en-
grossment stage tomorrow. An amend
ment offered 90 strike out the provision
limiting the number OF permits for selling
during the additional hour 10 one for
every 20,oco In population was rejected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
T0DAYS ASSIGNMENTS IN
THE SIXTH DISTRICT COURT

Michael Malone. arraigned on charge
OF non-support, was held for trial Tuesday
under $500 bonds.
Dennis Conoley. a Juvenile ball tosser.
was arraigned for playing the game last
Sunday I'm a Dodge street lot Dennis
was placed on Probation.
For assaulting Patrolman John j.
O'Connor OF the Fifth station while resist
Ing arrest George Briggs was sentenced
20 80 days in jail.
the annexed district. was arraigned az an
idle person. He pleaded not guilty and
was held for trial Tuesday under 500
bonds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
BANK ACCOUNTANT
KILLS HIMSELF
WHILE DRESSING

Kingston. ~ Y. May s-Frank John
son. aged 80 years. an accountant OF the
Kingston Savings Bank, shot himself
through the heart today while dressing
In his home and died almost Instantly
NO reason for the suicide is known.
officials OF the bank declared that so far
"a that institution was concerned there
was no cause for him TO kill himself
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08

was started The office department
then started its work and some OF
the men we're paid of In full and thus
wore notified that they were dis
charged.
When the report was receyed at
the meeting yesterday afternoon all the
men who had been discharged on Sat-
urday were reinstated. This morn
Ing the statement was made that all
the demands were granted and again
the conditions were satisfactory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
SPARKS FROM LOCOMOTIVE
CAUSE FIRE Of $4,000

Peabody. Mass. May S.-The storehouse
OF tho American Glue company here, con-
tanning large amount OF manufactured
glue. was burned 90 the ground today.
causing loss OF 5000 with partial insur-
ance.
Sparks fro ma passing locomotive are
believed to have caused the fire. The fire.
men were able by hard work 60 prevent
the flames from spreading to other build
inss OF the plant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
FLOOD At At HANk0W
CAUSES GREAT
Loss Of LIFE

Washington, May s.-The state depart
ment today received the following cable
gram from the American consul at Han
kow, China: Immense food in Huan
province. Great loss of life and property.
All foreigners safe"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08
STOLE LEAD PIPE FROM NEW HOUSE

Joseph Capaldi OF 165 Broad street.
reports that his new house. corner of
Stamford and Pilgrim streets has been
damaged recently TO the extent OF siE
by the theft OF $3.50 worth OF lead
pipe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08

OF any gray haired captain OF industry
equals the phenomenal rf>e OF Clarence
w. Watson and Jere H. Wheelwright, two
young specimens OF american energy. TO
the head OF one OF the biggest coal cor
porations I'm the east Raised IN obscure
towns in Virginia and West Virginia, they
have risen. step by step, together from
the ownership OF a single black hole in
the ground 20 the control OF the greater
part OF the coal traffic on the Baltimore
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-08

Lieut. Sosha Japanese naval officer who has been London
recently almost the only survivor of the gallant band
tempted the perlous task of blocking Port Arthur by sinking the old
ships there in the early days of the siege.
He has been onzed London and arow He attracted much
attention because of the fact that he looks like American
Englishman.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-06
Curious and Romantic Capers of Cupic

and a number Of the members OF the Ton
kawa tribe, some OF whom had their faces
painted in yellow and red In honor OF the
occasion.
THE ceremony was extremely short, con-
sisting OF the usual interrogatives, followed
by a short prayer. When Blackbird was
asked DO you take this woman to be your
lawfully welded wife2' he hung his head.
smiled a sickly grin and gave a cultural
assent. When the question, with the
proper change, was put 10 the bride she
stood on one foot and scratched her shin
with the other, but made no reply Peter
Dupree translated the question into the
language Of the tribe, and she said some
thing which sounded very much like 'Uh-
huh He then turned to the minister and
indicated that she assented, and the two
were made one without further ceremony.
After CONCENTRATIONS several gospel
hymns were sung by the paiefaces. The
bride and groom were then told that they
could go II they wished. and the red
skinned Benedict grabbed his hat and
started down the road. leaving his squaw
to follow IL she chose.
Mrs. Blackbird is quite an heiress. hav-
ing two good quarters OF Kay county land.
Mr.. Blackbird is a Wichita, and came. here
a few weeks ago with several members OF
his tribe TO pay visit to the Tonkawas.
He became infatuated with little Anna. who
is about II years old. and sought her hand
in marriage. Agent Brewer requires all
the Indians under his charge to marry ac-
cording to the laws OF the country. but
further than that he does not intefere with
their matchmaking"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-06
Recent Progress Made in the Field of Electricity

congress restricting the diversion OF the
water from Niagara river on the American
side statistics are presented showing the
available power OF the falls and the amount
OF water now engaged for power purposes.
1t is estimated that the total power OF
Niagara is 4OOO,O00-horse power and that
about half Of this could be utilized for in
dustrial purposes. The average cost per
annual horse power hour for continuously
developing steam power is $1ss. while $40 Is
the yearly cost per horse power for produce
ing power at Niagara. This shows possi-
BILE annual saving OF 1900, OOo-horse power.
or 500. 10000 The experts have gone
further with their figures and show that
this saving, capitalized at 5 per cent, would
give a value TO Niagara's power Of s., s49.-
10000 This is the plumber for which the
power corporations are fighting.
The six companies now holding rights
OF diversion from the Niagara on both sides
will take from the river 60. so cubic feet OF
water per second. OF this amount 800
cubic feet is to be taken on the American
side and a. 200 cubic feet on the Canadian
side. This means that q per cent Of the
average discharge and SO per cent Of the
low water discharge OF the Niagara river
will cease to pass over the falls when these
works are completed and in fun operation.
The whole quantity TO be diverted is more
than double the quantity which now passes
over the American fall.
The International Waterways commission
has decided that while this diversion Of
$500 cubic feet is important, yet II II IL
limited to that 1t may not prove disastrous.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-06
BOO water Ou.t. a Rear.

A big black bear took possession of the
cab OF a Colorado & Southern locomotive
near Como. Col, and fought fiercely rather
than abandon its warm abode. 1t was
finally routed out with hot water and
hose from another locomotive.
A snowplow with Ave locomotives had
been engaged in clearing the tracks OF
snow and during the night the string OF
engines was left on a sidetrack, with the
fires banked and only one Waterman. The
next morning the bear was found in one
OF the cabs. None OF the party was armed
and other means to dlslodge him having
failed. the hose was used and bruin took
to the mountains
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-06

OF the bellies of Muskegon. Mich, is storm
ing the paternal heart for it's consent to the
nuptials.
The Chicago. Chinaman is Lee Joy, pro-
prietor of a chop suey house, whose
brother, Dun JOY. some time ago took for
his bride Miss Erma Flynn Of Chicago.
boon companion Of Miss Brooke.
Miss Brooke Is the daughter OF DR.. Al
fred Brooke Of Muskegon. She is a strik-
ingiy handsome blond and is we'll known In
Muskegon's best circles.
Lee JOY is thoroughly Americanized. His
queue is gone. He wears the latest crea-
tons OF Americas best tailors. and his
pockets are lined with American gold. He
Is lavishing costly gifts upon the girl in
the hope Of convincing the girls parents
that they should give their consent TO the
marriage.
When the prospective bride was but a
lass OF Il years she visited Canton, China.
and there was introduced to a wealthy tea
merchant. He told her Of his son ia Chi
easo. She looked up the youth on arriv-
ing home, and love at IA years started.
Slowly her heart went out TO him. Hardly
had his courtship started when Miss
Brooke demanded that he renounce his
queue.N He compiled. Since then her path
has been constantly strewn with his de-
votion. The wedding is planned for June
at either Muskegon or the Auditorium no
tel Chicago, with an Oriental trip as a
honeymoon journey.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-06

Fancy Brick and Limburger Cheese,
per pound INC
Fancy Queen Olives, per quart. >. soc
FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Large Ripe Pineapples, each. 49,. .1Oc
2 measures fresh roasted Peanuts &c
Large juicy Lemons, per doz. 12c
Large Brazil Cocoanuts, each. 8 " C
punches fresh Onions, ..........5c
punches fresh Asparagus. .1Oc
2 punches fresh Radishes. ........ sc
Fresh wax and string Beans, per Id loo
Fresh green Peas, per lb.. ........5 &c
8 punches Elephant. ...........5 &C
Fresh Spinach, per peck. ....... 1Oc
Fresh ripe Tomatoes, per lib. go. .10c
Large Cucumbers, each. IN C
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-06


@ERHAPS this Is the blithest mo-
LID ment OF his lfe." writes Vance
Thompson in Everybody's, ito be
20 years of age-the monarch of a
fair land-and 10 ride abroad.
from court TO court, seeking the princess OF
his heart It is like the things that come
10 pass In fairy tales. And. indeed. his life
90 far has been little else What char
acter can q lad of his age haveG He is
frank, cordial and good. No vices have
taken hold upon him. He has courage and
aneotion and what passes-in kingston wit
and wisdom. Every year thousands Of
such boys come from the schools and col
ieges OF every land and set about the bus
mess OF life. He would be more than O.
prophet who could forecast the life Of any
one OF them. Those who knew Alfonso best
can only say OF him that he Is a promising
young man. brave and clean and good ais
little life history 90 far 81 summed up Ia
lessons and sports and tho parade OK roy
atty. Alfonso KIN Il the fifteenth spanish
sovereign who was crowned while afiu a
boy. Each OF those who cane before had
his own destiny and went to good or evil.
and OF the last Of these nf3eon hoy kings
no man can say what the future VIII be.
In 1888 he was too young 20 realize the
tragic significance OF the Spauish-Americah
war. Since then there has come no great
event to test him; but. 30 far as he has had
any influence. It has been for the good on
his country. His very youth has served
him. The chiyalrous spaniards made peace
around him. The republican agitation has
almost eeased-for who would rob 81 child
Of his throne2-and the carlist rebels have
cried a truce. All this is a tribute to
youth. His destiny, as the destiny OF Spain
depends upon the manhood into which he Is
entering"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-06

lantic, when the operator on the French
line steamship La Provence held com
munication with both Europe and America
La Provence was 1900 miles to the east.
ward and 100 miles to the westward
at the time, and the interception Of dis
patches came as a surprise TO the ships
operator. The ship was blowing steadily
westward when. at 2 a. m. April 25, the
wireless operator was startled by discov-
ering that he had both continents at his
command.
Just previously the operator at Poldhu
had been sending the latest news OF the
san Francisco disaster, as received in Eu-
rope by cable. The dots and daahes were
swapping and cracking briskly and the
message was flowing smoothly. At tho
end OF the paragraph the Instrument
paused and there was a minutes silence.
When the cheerful cracking of the In
strument began again It spelled ont an
account of. manhole covers being blown
on the sewers in the garage district OF
New York.
At first the La Provence operator did
not realize the truth. He thought Poldhu
had begun sending another message.
What do you mean by switching to
New York newsg' he asked Poldhu. go
ahead with your San Francisco stuff"
Then the answer came back:
This is Cape Cod in America. Who
are your
In the excitement Of the moment the
operator found It difieult to control him
self and reply:
la Provence. Report us all well. Walt
a minute till finish with Poldhu."
The Cape Cod operator kept still, and as
the ship plowed along through the dark
ness La Provence talked again with
Poldhu and told the wonderful story OF
spanning 1000 miles OF ocean almost as
easily as q boy might shout across a
river.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-06
Groceries

21 pounds Best Pure Cane Granu-
lated Sugar for. ........... $500
z pounds best Hand Picked Navy
Beans ''1oC
sacks best Granulated
Cornmeal -. lOc
s pounds best Rolled Oatmeal. -. csc
10 bars best brands Laundry soap.25c
5-lb. pail pure Fruit Jelly. .15c
lbs. best Bulk Laundry Starch. / sc
lib. pkg. Cold Water Starch. -. &c
lib. cans Assorted Soups. sc
lib. pkg. Imported Macaroni. s. lac
CASTLE Soap, per cake. aye
2-lb. pkg. Pancake Flour. &C
lib. pkg. Mince Meat. ......... sc
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-06
A Freak FuneraI.

Horatio Bright, a wealthy retired manu-
facturer Of Sheffield, England. died re-
Gently. He led an eccentric life and his
funeral was in keeping. Before daybreak
an ordinary cab drove up to the main door
OF his house and his body, contained in a
plain CONN, was placed in It, A second cab
carried a party Of undertakers' men and
they were driven over the bleak moorland
TO the village OF Moscar. six miles away.
where Mr. Bright many years ago erected
magnificent mausoleum 70 shelter the
cofins OF his first wife and his son. He
used 10 sit In Il for hours beside the cof-
ms. There was no religious ceremony. as
Mr.. Bright. although born . Jew, scorned
al religion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-06

scores of marriages have been performed
since the obliteration Of everything but
human feeling on this peninsular.
Women driven out Of their homes and
left destitute have appealed to the men to
whom they were engaged. and Immediately
marriages have been effected. The other
morning seven marriage licenses we're Is
sued in an hour.
Il don't live anywhere" is the answer
given In many cases when the applicant
for a license is asked where his residence
IT, IT used to live in San Francisco"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-06
Groceries
We Make the Prices for the People

Bromangelon or Jell-O, per pkg " C
Fancy California Prunes, per Id. f. &c
Fancy 3-Crown Raisins, per Id. z Nc
Fancy Seeded Raisins, per pkg. hc
Oil Sardines, per can. .........3 nc
The best Soda Crackers, per ID. &. &c
Fancy Mixed Sweet or Chow Chow
Pickles, per quart. 15c
BUTTER AND CHEESE SALE.
Fancy Separator Creamery Butter.
equal to any creamery put up in
packages-per pound. ...... ale
Fancy New York White Full Cream
Fancy Wisconsin Cream Cheese, per
pound. 12hc
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-05-06
HAYDEN BROS.
Gossip and Stories About People of Note.

some one interested In the measure was
Sure 70 ask me for the pen which did the
trick. gave away several gold pens, but
when the requests came too thick switched
to plain scent pens, such as are used in the
public schools. No one seemed to want
cheap and notwithstanding pens. hap
pened to think Of the pen OF our forefath-
ers and discovered that we could get them
very, very cheap. I've been signing city
bills with quill pens for the last few days
and they seem to be very acceptable to the
people who want to save them as SOU
Venirs."