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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
THE SENATE.

In the senate today notice was given
by MIR. Tillman that on Wednesday he
would ask to have considered his reso-
lution asking the president TO inform the
senate as TO the existing status In Santo
Domingo. He will speak at that time
Mr. Bacon introduced the following reso-
luton;
Resolved by the senate That interfer-
ence with or participation in any contro-
versy between European governments re-
lating TO European Internal questions lis a
violation OF the well-settled. well-defined
pnlicY of this gnYernment which has heen
recognized and observed for more than
a century past"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
DIVORCE FOR
NEGLECT
TO PROVIDE

Judge Stearns today heard a number OF
uncontested petitions for divorce. In most
OF the cases tie testimony was OF an In
teresting nature.
Fanny s. Carpenter asked for a divorce
from Frank +. Carpenter a weH-known
business man of this city. on the ground
of neglect TO provide. The testimony Of
Mrs. Carpenter was TO the eqect that her
husband had In emphatic terms refused
TO provide her with the necessaries OF life.
He had also borrowed money from her a
part of which only did he repay.
Mrs Carpenter In her deposition stated
that her husband had given her some real
estate and insisted she should take care
or herself out Of II. For as long a tima
as possible she claimed. che had done
80 In order TO avoid scandal.
According to other testimony Mr.. Car
penter had declared there had been a
separation and insisted upon his wife
supporting herself from property of her
own. Mrs. Carpenter claimed her hus-
band had good business and could have
supported her. Decision was for Mrs. Car
penter, who was represented by Charles
A. Wilson.
other cases heard were as follows:
Ida 3 Patneaude VS.. Joseph Patneaude.
Wilful desertion and extreme cruelty De-
ciaon for petitioner. c. II. McFee. coun-
sell
Mary l. l.. Andrews VS.. William f. An
drews. Heard
Jessie Race vs.. Leroy c. Race Ne
glect TO provide Decision for petitioner
w. B. Richardson, counsel
Ovide +, Paulhus vs.. Mary Paulhus.
Wilful desertion and continued drunken
ness. Decision for petitioner. a.
Greene, counsel
Abel Shaffrau VS.. Lille Shaffrau. EN-
treme cruelty. Decision for petitioner.
u. III. Sheahan. counsel.
Rose Flear VS.. Joseph Flear Neglect
to provide and extreme cruelty Decision
for petitioner l.. IL, Zisman and r. T..
Carpenter. counsel
Edward Swain vs.. Elizabeth w Swain.
Wilful desertion. Decision for petitioner.
c. +. Mulhearn counsel
Sadie l. Lincoln VS.. Henry l.. Lincoln
Neglect TO provide. Decision for petit
toner. w. Il. Richardson, counsel
Mary A. Davis VS.. Oscar J. Davis. Neg
lect TO provide. Decision for petitioner
w. B. Richardson, counsel
Alice Shepard vs. Thomas Shepard
Neglect 10 provide and continued drunk
enness. Decision for petitioner Page,
Page & Cushing, counsel.
Maggie Mcneil VS.. Charles Mcneil
Neglect 10 provide. Decision for petit
ttUuer. Page. Page & Cushing, counsel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
DRIVEN OUT
IN NIGHT
CLOTHES

New York. Jan. 15.-- Charles B. Jackson,
New Jersey agent OF the Pittsburg Plate
Glass company is sued in supreme court
of this county for limited divorce by
his beautiful young wife. Lucy L. Jack
son. who Is socially prominent in Orange,
\. j. She alleges her husband on Jan. 3
put her out bodily into the street with
the oldest child. They being in their night
clothes and they were obliged to go to
the next door neighbor and remain and
were put TO bed in the said neighbor's $
house. This, because the defendant imag-
ined some man had written the plaintiff a
letter" Mrs. Jackson has since been Nv
ing with her mother in the upper part Of
this city
The fact that the suit has been brought
became public through the filing OF Mrs
Jacksons complaint I'm the county clerk 3
ofice Saturday. She is represented by
George Robinson of No. 80 Nassau street
Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson were married In
this city on November II. 1899. and they
have two children. Norton h, Ave years
old, and Charles c.. three Mrs Jackson
says she and her husband were residents
OF the City OF New York at the beginning
art+oft although temporarily ftv-
lhB az pIdngei y. j., que 10 business en-
gagemcnts."
Mrs Jackson swears that for tho last
six years her husband has used abusive
language toward her. and on frequent oc-
casions threatened to shoot her. She al
leges that on last Thanksgiving Day her
husband heat her numerically about the
head and body" and that she wns unable
10 appear i'm public for several days. Mrs
Jackson also charges her husband has
been IN tho habit OF attempting to choke
her
Mr. Jackson, according TO his wife's
complaint, receives n salary OF 5000 n
year, "A he informed her hast Christmas
Day but Notwithstanding that fact he
does not give the plaintiff any money for
her own personal use and sho has been
obliged 20 ~ to the neighbors and borrow
money 10 rs alleged further that since
last saturday she has been waiting TO get
postage 90 post q letter to her mother
and only yesterday ne gave her n STAMPED
envelope Mrs. Jackson refers 10 tho day
before she signed her complaint on Jan
G.
Mr.. Jackson has been served with tho
papers ia tho case. and has twenty DAYS
In which 90 answer lie denies his wIfe'g
allegations. and lt is understood will oues-
tiou tho validity OF the Jurisdiction OF tho
New York courts contending that both he
and his wife are legal residents OF New
Jersey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
PROBATE APPEAL HEARD
ON MOTION TO DISMISS

Judge Baker today heard the probate
appeal OF Mary A Hazard OF Bristol
against Samuel W. Bridgham executor Of
the last will OF Annie r. Munro of Brist oil
on Mr.. Bridghams motion TO dismiss tho
appeal Mrs Hazard does not claim to be
a relative Of the testatrix, but does clam
that testatrix promised TO provide for her
support
Mrs Hazards counsel claimed today
that the law gave any one aggrieved by
n decision OF the probate court a right TO
appeal As Mrs Hazard was given moth
ing by the will counsel argued she should
be heard
Annie r Munro left an estate wortha
number OF thousands OF dollars. the bond
required IN the probate court Of the exec
utor being S26 eO0 She distributed her es-
tate amongst friends and relatives
Judge Baker continued the hearing one
week 80 that Mrs Hazard who is an old
lady may appear IN court. There are for
NAL charges that testatrix was not Of
sound mind and was unduly influenced In
making her will
w. A Hcathman represented Mrs. Haz-
ard and o. l.. Bosworth the executor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
MARKET
REPORTS.

Prices started upwards at the opening
OF the New York stock market. through
out most OF the list. the Pacincs and cop
pew showing some signs OF realizing.
Northwestern was lifted 2h. Great North
err preferred y, Soss Shefrield~steel Ia.
Metropolitan Securities rs. Louisville and
Nashville Chicago and Alton. and st.
Paul about a point. and Missouri Pacific,
st. Louis, Southwestern preferred. South
ern Railway, Kansas City Southern pre-
ferred and Locomotive, International
Paper. Pressed Steel Car and Pacific Mail
large fractions,
There We're many stocks showing newly
awakened strength while active profit
taking proceeded at other points. espe-
cially the Pacncs. coppers and some OF
the coalers. Northwestern rose buoyant-
ly 5ia. the preferred 10. Chicago. ST. Paul,
Minneapolis and Omaha four. Great
Northern preferred 2&. Long Island pa.
United States Rubber 1. the first pre-
ferred ga. the second preferred 3l.. and n
long list OF stocks point or more. The
evidence OF the realizing I'm the Pacifcs
checked the advance and there were some
reactions. Anaconda lost 3A. Ct Paul
preferred 2 Sugar lss, and Della ware and
Hudson, National Biscuit, Smelling and
Cotton oil one.
The market became quieter when the
advance was checked.
The rally In the market was notable for
the strength or the low-priced industrials
and miscellaneous stocks which held the
general list firm without further conspic-
uous advances Bonds were firm
Stocks that ordinarily show little prom
inence I'm the market were dealt in almost
To the exclusion OF the regular favorites
Hardly any of the well known stocks
moved more than one-eight away from
tho midday prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
WORKING
HARD FOR
OFFICES

The big field OF starters In the race for
the position Of clerk OF the court Of Kent
county, recently made vacant by death.
has narrowed down to only two candi-
dates and of these Judge John S. Carpen-
ter who was probate court judge Of War
wick for so long, seems to be the favorite.
He lost his position when the political
complexion of Warwick town council
changed and his friends think that he
ought TO have this position. They speak
OF his qualification "a a lawyer and as a
Judge and are working for him as hard as
possible.
Col Thomas Allen Of the Kentish
Guards Is the other candidate and he, as
son OF Samuel w. X. Allen, representative
from East Greenwich and spokesman for
the ma ajority party i'm the house. Is thought
TO have many qualifications for the place
by his friends.
Having been adjutant general OF Rhode
Island since 1895 Gen Sackett is one of
the most prominent OF the states uni
formed officials and VIII undoubtedly be
reappointed. There has been no opposl-
ton deveslop to his candidacy for the po-
sltion he has so long and honorably held
The grand committee will be called
early this week for the purpose of elect
ing clerk.
For the position Of barber commission,
To be vacated by James Shaw, a Provi-
dence master barber and treasurer OF the
board OF examiners, there Is lively
three cornered fight
Two OF the candidates are journeymen
BARRIERS. jeremiah j. Manning and James
r. Farrell the latter being one OF the
oldest BARRIERS In the city and a promi-
nent member OF several secret societies
Including Royal Arcanum, knights Of
Columbus Foresters OF America and
Catholic Knights OF America. Mr.. Man
ming has secured the endorsement of a
number Of labor unions
Should one OF these be elected II will
put the makeup OF the board where II
was before, two journeymen and one mas
ter, for while Thomas McArde OF Paw
tucket runs a shop It is in partnership
with another man and both are members
OF the union, II IL said.
Mr.. Wathey, the chairman OF the board
is master barber from Apponaug. Mr.
Friend. who retired last year. was a
tourneyman barber. but has become a
master since he left the board. and Mr.
Shaw is doubly a master barber. having
a couple Of shops. lie is a candidate for
reappointment also.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
HUNGER AND
DISEASE
KILLED HIM

Holyoke, Mass, Jan. 15.-An autopsy
was held today on the body OF Frank
Guyott, who with his wife was found un-
conscious at his home at Fairview last
Thursday. The illness OF the couple and
the death OF Guyott last night. was
the House OF Providence hospital in this
city, WHO'RE Mr.. and Mrs. Guyott We're
taken for treatment were unable 10 de-
eide whether death was caused by poison
or starvation.
The autopsy today disclosed the fact
that Guyott was suffering not only from
starvation. but was also IN with pneu-
monia, each OF which contributed 10 his
death.
Mrs. Guyott. although seriously Ill, will
probably recover
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
FIGHT TO SAVE PATRICK
FROM The OEATa CHAIR
Continued from page one.

At the opening OF the hearing, Governor
Higgins said that this was not a hearing
upon the merits Of the case, and he re-
quested council TO confine their argu-
ments TO the question what course he
should pursue in dealing with the applica-
tions for clemency.
District Attorney Jerome expressed sur
prise at the statement. He had understood
today's hearing TO be upon only the ques-
ton OF whether the governor should APP
point a referee.
IL think / can show to your satisfac-
ton" he said. that this case should not
60 to a referee
Governor Higgins said then that the ar
gument should be confined TO the ques-
tion OF a referee
Mr.. olcott said that he appeared with a
power OF attorney granted him by Patrick
but not with an application from Patrick
for commutation for sentence.
He does not desire imprisonment for
life" said Judge Olcott. because Patrick
knows he is innocent OF the crime, for
which he has been sentenced TO death"
Mr.. Olcott said he had several affi-
davits bearing on the case which he would
furnish to the district attorney. Mr.
Jerome objected To the introduction OF
affidavits and suggested that the gov
ernor grant Patrick reprieve I'm order
that the newly discovered evidence might
receive proper consideration before the
court.
Mr.. Olcott said he agreed with Mr.
Jerome that the matter In the AFFIDAVIT
should have mature consideration.
1--WE intend TO present evidence" said
Mr. Olcott. (which will show from sci
entihc stand point that Rice could not
have come TO his death from chloroform
1t IS an issue between exact science and
perjury. We are not making here last
desperate effort for a condemned man."
said Mr.. Olcott. We are simply here
asking an opportunity. our fir mhad only
just come into the case after that dis
tingulshed practitioner. ex-senator HILL
was stricken with Illness. Through his
anxiety in behalf of his former client
Senator Hill has dragged himself out OF
a sick room today to be present at the
hearing"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
BOY AFTER STAMPS WENT
To SHOW; STAMP MONEY FADED

Last week George Cheever was sent for
postage stamps by the proprietor of the
Valley Pharmacy on Valley street, olney-
vile and George faded away with a dol
lar or more OF currency TO he used for the
purchase ~ the same as aforesaid
Whether or not the boy was not famil-
lar with the place where stamps can be
purchased. 10 not known, but II is known
that ne went 10 one OF the downtown
shows and that he returned TO Olneyville
today and was at once picked up and TAX
en- 70 Chaffee street police station. the
druggist having entered a complaint
against him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
REARGUME:N
DENIED
BY COURT

The supreme court has again declued
against the plaintiff in the case OF Thomas
Gum against the Union Railroad com
pany. Tive Juries gave the plaintiff ver-
diets. the first jury saying he was entitled
10 $40 coo and the second placing the
verdict at S10500. Both verdicts were
set aside because the Judges find them
contrary 10 the evidence
Today's decision was reargument
Judge Blodgett wrote the opinion handed
down. The question involved is whether
the supreme court has power 10 set aside
a verdict and order judgment for the de-
fendant.
The court is Of opinion, as expressed on
previous occasion that Il has that power.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
M'QUADE
COMMITS
SUICIDE

Edward McQuade. 2S years old, ended
his life at his home. a Pawtucket ave-
nue.. Pawtucket. yesterday morning by
cutting his throat with a razor
McQuade had been despondent for some
time and threatened 10 take his life.
His sister, Ellen. endeavored TO induce
him not 10 act rashly and had seemingly
got him into a more cheerful frame OF
mind when he produced the razor and
slashed his throat in her presence.
city Physician Richards and Or. Nc
Kenna were called, but could not staunch
the flow OF blood. death ensuing within
an hour
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
KING OSCAR OPENS THE
SWEDISH STORTRlnG

Stockholm. Sweden. Jan. liking Os-
car opened the aesElon OF the new Riks-
dag today The speech from the throne
was almost entirely concerned with Inter-
nal matters.
The budget was subsequently introduced
being the first under the new conditions
II shows q deficit Of nearly 61JD.ooo which
Will be met by an income tax ana new
stamp duties. About tl365200 r. demand
Cd for the national defense. The eNpen-
diture includes $4,000 for expenses con-
nccted with the dissolution OF the union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15

the navy department TO obgiate this de-
lay: the second resolution calls for
statement OF any change OF plans which
may have been made in either ship and
the cost OF the same.
Mr.. Parker IN. j.. gave his reasons for
favoring the Philippine tariff bill He
would permit those islands to maintain a
modest tariff against the United tSates
as protection and announcement 10 their
own industries minute speech
against the bill, was made by Mr. Goebel
(Ohio). on the ground that we should be
just before we are generous.
A word picture OF the prosperity OF the
South was made by Mr.. Turner OF Vr-
glnla The tariff he predicts will cause
the downfall OF the Republican party In
the next presidential campaign.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
REGRETTED THE ABSENCE
OF AMERICAN DEL EGATES

London. Jan. l5.-At n luncheon at the
Lsnghnm hotel here. today inauguratlng
the international conference on yacht
rating rules. Vice President Manning said
can delegates. as tho conference would
have liked 10 have heard an advocacy OF
the New York Yacht clubs rating rule
from those who had seen 10 actually work
ing particularly as 10 appeared to be In
the direction OF what they all were strv-
ing FOR. Delegates were present from all
the European countries
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
SAVED WIFE AND SON, BUT
HART LOST HIS OWN LIFE

New York. Jan 15-As the dremen
were about 10 rescue him. John a. Hart.
en- Insurance agent living on tho top floor
OF the four-story apartment house az IS
West Ninety-siNth street. which was de-
stroyed by IRE early yesterday. was over
whelmed by tho flames and burned 10
death
Before he was overcome Hart had saved
his wife and four-year-Oid SON whom no
men.
Firemen climbed on scaling ladders 90
the room where Hart was. reached
Through the window and seized the bath
robe In which ne was ciad when the fall
OF burning timber knocked him from
their grasp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
STEAMER CHEROKEE IS
LIKELY TO Be TOTAL LOSS

Atlantic City. N. j. Jan. 15.--Capt.
Smith of the South Brigantlne life saving
tation came ashore from the Cherokee
night He says that IL is the be-
lief OF the wrecking crews that the vessel
will be total loss.
The yacht Cinbad, which went out TO
the stranded vessel today, returned short
ly after noon with baggage which had
been left on board by the rescued pas
sengers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
REFUSES To ASSESS DAMAGES
OR ORDER A JUDGMENT

Presiding Justice sweetland today hand
ed down a decision In the case OF James
Taylor against George II. Peck. town
treasurer OF Bristol Judge sweetland re-
fuses 10 assess damages or order iudg-
ment against the town
IL does not appear by the declaration
that any claim wae even presented 10 the
town council by Taylor or his counsel
. Taylor fell on the sidewalk or Mount
Hope avenue. Bristol, and had his leg
broken. He sued 10 recover 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
FORMER OFFICERS IN US.
ARMY ARRESTED AT FRISCO

San Francisco Jan. 15.-AlcXander
George and Harry Collins. at one time
officers In the United states army, werc
srrested here yesterday on Tho arrival OF
the transport Sherman on account OF q
letter received at police headquarters
from c. II. Trowbridgc. head OF the secret
service at Manila. which was sent I'm ad-
vance OF the visitors
According 10 Trowbridge's lctter. both
men have bad records They viii be held
here pending investigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
ORDERED TO STOP RUNNING
ENGINE WITH TENDER AHEAD

Bennington, VT, Jan. 15.-The practice
OF running a locomotive with the tender
ahead is condemned and the Rutland rail-
way Is ordered TO cease such practice
after Feb. /. in a report filed today by
the Vermont railroad commission on the
accident at Pixies Crossing, two miles
north OF this svllage on Aug. IA, In which
Harris II. Linsdley, assistant police com
missioner of New York. and Miss Evelyn
+. Willing OF Chicago, his fancee, were
instantly killed, while riding I'm an auto
mobile.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
Av ORCESTER COUPLE

John Francis Rooney. Worcester loom
factory foreman. aged 81, and Nellie
Davis. daughter Of William sweeney, also
of Worcester secured n marriage license
I'm this city yesterday. -
The woman, who gave her age as 81
was a widow. she says.
"Do YOU Joke writer's ever make Jokes
az your own expense?"
FOR the first few years all our Jokes
are made that way After that II we're
lucky. We get paid for 'em. Cleveland
Leader.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
YOUNG WOMAN SWALLOWED
RABBITS FOOT AND DIED

Waterloo M, Jan. i5-Mlss Rosa Keane
died In ST. Louis yesterday from accident
ally SWALLOWING a rabbits foot. The young
90 whom she confessed that she had
swallowed the anti-hoodoo charm.
Shc died in n few hours. The body was
brought home today
The verdict % the coroner In 81. Louis
was death by accident
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
CREDITORS DID NOT AGREE
WHEN VOTING FOR TRUSTEE

The FIRST meeting of the creditors Of tho
Pawtucket Hardware and Mil supply
company was held today al the office of
Referee Ia Bankruptcy Charles W, Bar
roMz.-Ihc- Lcflrce- -annnlnLe1- -AIendel IA
crane az trustee, fixing his bond at $1,000.
A majority ~ the creditors. from a
standpoint of Indebtedness. voted for Ros-
coe M Dexter az trustee and the majority
universally voted for William N Shaw.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
SENTENCE OF DISMISSAL
HAS Been CONFIRMED

Washington. Jan 15.-Secretary Bona
parte today approved the sentence Of dis
missal by court martial at Annapolis In
the case of Midshlpman Coffin of hazing
and ordered his dismissal from the acad-
emy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
ARRESTED FOR MURDER, SAYS
He ACTED IN SELF Defence

Springfield, Mass, Jan. ia special TO
the Union from Chester says Paoli De-
nuncio, aged %. an Italian. wood chopper,
was arrested this morning on the charge
OF numbering Emilio Bonani at 1850 Cleve-
land avenue. Philadelphia, Oct. last
Denuncio IL is said. admits the killing.
but claims he used the knife in self-de-
fpugp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
FIReMEN'S BALL

The following have been appointed a
committee on resources for the annual
concert and ball to be given by the Provi-
dence Permanent Firemen Relief associa-
ton. on Feb. 6.
Lieut. Christopher Carpenter, chairman;
Frank Eldred. George Simmons. Otis Dill.
Hugh Wood and John Miller.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
INJURED BY RUNAWAY

pair Of horses belonging 10 man by
the name OF Hathaway, ran away on
Dexter street. this morning. and on Gran
ston street took 10 the sidewalk, knock
ing down Antoine MontellQ. whose back
was injured. Patrolman Foye stopped
tho rnnnWaVa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
BABCOCK DISCUSSES
STATEHOOD IN HOUSE

100000 go o::asa
washington house II O'Clock today. Mr. Bah
privilege lie based
entued How Babcock to
gave Arizona
New Mexico pque
priaton
while he would not object in
Of this he did not
3 raising a personal privilege
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
LITTLE HOPE OF RECOVERY.
Continued From Page one J

one OF Mr.. Fields friends said at noon
that Mr. Field had good sleep this morn
ing and woke from IL refreshed and that
this was regarded as a point i'm his favor.
The following bulletin was issued by Mr..
Fields physicians just after l o'clock:
There Is no change for the better I'm
Mr. Fields condition. He continues 10
grow weaker"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
The New York Stock Market

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire of EDWARD Z. SHELDON &
CO, Bankers and Brokers. Room Pa.
Banlgnn RnildInE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-15
Tho Cotton Market.

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire Of EDWARD u. SHELDON a
CO. Bankers and Brokers, Room 2Si,
Banigan Building.