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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-15
FEATHERLESS CHICKENS
NOW GROWING HAIR

Kankakee. Ill. March 15.-when the
secretary OF agriculture sent out his bull
letin three years ago relating the result
OF the experiment in southern California
In raising featherless poultry. one OF the
first men In the country 10 take up the
idea as a practically was Elias Blais-
dell a chicken farmer, who lives about
four miles north OF here and is ac-
counted one Of the most successful men
fn the business.
Secretary Wilson did not indorse or
recommend the artificial stoppage OF the
growth OF feathers, but related IL as an
Interesting study OF the effects OF diet.
The pouterers in southern California
found that by feeding generation after
generation OF chicks on a hot, soft mix
ture the size of the feathers gradually
decreased and made the birds much eaeier
10 pluck for market.
Blaisdell went into the scheme system
atically. with brood of 800. and at the
end OF is months had produced an almost
featherless breed, but on the body only.
He could not reduce the size OF the long
pin feathers OF the wings, but stuck to
the Job for another year. increasing the
strength OF the heating food with each
successive brood.
Now ne has attained a most extraor-
dinary result. He has 80 pullets which
are not only without feathers on back
or breast, but have sprouted a stiff, hairy
coat which makes them look like two
legged dogs with wings and beak. The
hens act I'm the natural way and are
cheerful. but the roosters I'm the flock are
the most woebegone. shame-faced things
that can be imagined There Is no fight
in any one OF them They NOPE around
she chicken yard ell day as IL ashamed
OF their partial nakedness and unnatural
covering. Blaisdell says he will stop ex-
perimentation. as he believes Il would be
more expensive and tedious to pluck out
the hairs with tweezers than TO pluck
the natural feathers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-15
MILLIONAIRE
EL0PES WITH
STENOGRAPHER

New York. March l5-Twehty years old,
heir 70 million ar So jerome Alexandra
mas run away with and married his step
iathers stenographer and office manager,
Miss Violet Adelaide oakley The bride
mas two years more 10 her credit than
the bridegroom
An automobile stopped last Thursday
AFTERNOON in front OF the parsonage OF
Calvary Methodist Episcopal church. at
No 1856 West One Hundred and Thirtieth
street Two men and two women en-
tered the house. They were Mr. Alex
andre Miss oakley and married couple
whose name the pastor the Rev. Charles
j. Goodsell, doesn't remember lie mar
RED the young pair and filed the return
with the health office.
Jerome was always 80 impulsive"
signed Mrs. Bonner. Mr. Alexandre
mother. in speaking OF the marriage at
NlfNana, the Bonners' country seat on
the Sound, near Stamford. Il am sorTy
Inat he chose this manner OF marriage.
There was no occasion for an elopefnent,
j don't believe he knows why he did II,
unless he thought an elopement would be
romantic.
No / never saw my sons wife. ! am
toid by Jerome that she is very nice and
two years older than my boy. Jerome
has never been here. at least 10 my knowl-
edge. The boy was always In love and
always telling me about his affairs.
never took him seriously.
But my boy was perfectly straightfor-
ward about his marriage He came and
told me all about IL just az soon as he
could. He has been here several times
since then. and has telephoned. too. from
New York, understand, that he and his
wife are now with her aunt, Mrs. Joseph
Patterson, somewhere in 81. Nicholas
avenue. They will find "A place to live
but have asked Jerome to bring his wife
mere and make their home with us
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-15
JURY RETURNED VERDICT
OF $500 FOR PLAINTIFF

The jury returned verdict OF $500 for
the plaintiff In the case OF Annie O'Don-
nell against the Rhode Island company In
Judge Mumford's room OF the superior
court yesterday afternoon.
The plaintiff claimed that she was In
jured on May y. 1904, as a result OF be-
ing thrown from an open car as II was
turning the curve at the corner OF Men
don road and Lonsdale avenue In the
town OF Cumberland.
She claimed that tho car was moving at
so great rate of speed and that she
was thrown 10 tho ground and suffered n
fractured arm and other injuries She was
attended by Dr. l.. r. &. Garvln, who tos-
tined as 20 her injuries.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-15
DANCING CLASS HELD
A MASQUERADE BALL

A masquerade bali was given Wednes-
day evening by the private class i'm dane
ing OF Mrs. Zaidee Sisson I'm Humphrey
Sisson hall. "a North Main street About
100 people attended and the affair proved
very successful.
A large variety OF unique costumes were
worn and the music was furnished by the
Brown University Trio.
The patronesses were Mrs. George w.
Tucker. Mrs. Maynard L. Stone Mrs.
Adolphus Carey and Mrs. Margaret
Rsey.
The committee OF arrangements consist
ed Of Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Doe Mr.. and
Mrs Percy Perkins and Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Schonhardt, Jr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-15
TO ELECT SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOL PROPERTY SOON

The school committee will soon be
called upon to elect a superintendent Of
school property and it is rumored that
the present incumbent Frank +. Foss,
may not succeed himself.
Last year there were several candidates
for the place, including James III. Barr,
who formerly held the position ex-Supt.
OF Public Buildings Durfee and others
but Mr.. Foss was elected as a compro-
mise. and now seeks reelection, his first
year being n sort OF probationary one.
The election viii probably be held at the
regular meeting OF the committed March
3Oth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-15

ments 10 Hamilton, with the exception
OF the $59,3O1 which he got from the
profits OF the New York Life's partlci-
pation in the United States Steel syndi-
cate and the Sli4.co0 paid TO him by the
Paris office. That was learned definitely
today The Hamilton payments amount
all told TO more than 81, 100000
John A. Mccall is supposed generally
to have been alone responsible for these
payments.
one trustee admitted that the auditing
committee had passed on these expendi-
lures In a general way and had reported
to the board of trustees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-15
RIB FRACTURED IN FALL
FROM SEAT Of COAL WAGON

Slowing of the coal wagon from car
tracks on Washington bridge threw Luke
Falls a teamster for Joseph Mccormick.
from the seat at about 5 o'clock yester-
day afternoon.
Bystanders picked him up and DR.. w.
w. Hunt directed that the injured man
be sent to the Rhode Island hospital
At the hospital Il was found that Falls
had sustained a fractured rib and a num-
ber OF cuts and bruises.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-15
new PROTECTIVE COMPANY
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

The board OF fire commissioners desires
to improve the protective department, ana
with that end I'm view. the commissioners
have recommended that provisions be
made in the old Pallas street fire station
with the necessary apparatus and five
new men. This would enable the depart
ment TO cover the west side OF the city
In a more ssatisfactory manner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-15

HANLEY's PEERLESS ALE Is used more
for its strengthening and tonic effects than
for Its stimulating effect. II Il eminently
suited for the use Of brain workers and pro-
fessional men, who require the tonic, but
do not desire the stimulating effect of
liquor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-15
rHE ST. CHARLES
Absolutely Fireproof.
G REENS HOTEL

on the Beach front, Atlantic City, n. J.
Entire New Management.
Newly and Handsomely furnished. Most
uenghtully located, between the two fa-
nous Piers-Center OF all attractions.
hundred hot sea yater baths. with all the
modern appointments. Elevators, steam
neat, phones in rooms, music Terms,
American plan, $3.50 per day up. Special
weekly. European plan. 81 20 per day up,
win separate dining rooms and service.
Booklet. Coach meets all trains.
CHARLES T.. COPE. Prop.
Also kIttatinny Hotel. Delaware Water
Gap. Pa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-15
HOTEL ISLESWORTH

on the Beach at Virginia Avenue. At
lantic City, n. j.
opposite Famous Steel Pier. the most
central location on the boardwalk. Sea
water in all baths. Auto bus at station.
American and European plans. Rates $3.50
per day and upward Unique Dutch
care Hassler's Orchestra.
OSBORNE a PAINTER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14

| rabbit was on the track and wouldn't
move when the car approached. It's head
| was cut Off.
Progressive Council, No. IL. Daughters
of Liberty, will hold it's anniversary meet
ing next Monday night.
Stationman Walter Smith. OF the Man
chester fire department who has been
in Denver, Col. for the past month or 80
In search OF health. is expected to return
to the city about Friday.
Lip MILLER WAS sent to Jail yestcday
morning by Mayor Maurice for thirty
days because he stole a coat. Captain
1lpscomb caught the negro after hot
chase Of several blocks.
Mr.. John III. Parker Is reported to be
critically Ill at his home on Perry Street.
The scarcity OF lumber has made the
prices increase and many Manchester
people who have contemplated the cree
ton OF dwellings, have postponed the mat
ter until the summer
Mr. Ernest l.. Slaughter. who has been
II flor some time, Is reported to be much
improved.
Mr.. w j. Carter, a prominent druggist
OF the city is In New York. attendant
upon n committee meeting OF the Amer
lean Trotting Association. of which he
is member.
Mr.. Ernest Patram. OF SWansboro, left
yesterday for Baltimore. where he has
been offered very lucrative position
Invitations have been issued for the
marriage OF Miss Lottic Wilson and Mr..
Grove.
Miss Bertha Moody, who underwent an
operation at Memorial Hospital, has re-
tuned and Is able to see her friends at
her home. No. 1928 cambridge Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
ing, but lie did not think that 1t would
ba right for Richmond to take In more
than could be improved.
4a
JUDGE NICOL WAS
a FRIEND IN NEED
S. PC. A. Grateful for Alexandria
Judges Gallant Fight
Sends Him Flowers.

When Judge Nicol ascended the bench
yesterday morning, he found awaiting
MIN very handsome bunch OF roses
with the compliments of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
of this city.
Or. Jud. y. Wood, the president OF the
society, asked what was the special sig.
nificance of this gift to Judge Nicol, re-
Piled that Judge Nicol might be called
one OF the first and most powerful
friends the society had in Its earliest
days, and added:
When a number OF ladies and gen
tlemen organized tho present society in
la93. 1t twas determined to perfect, II
possible, the existing law on tho subs
Ject, which had been practically n dead
letter in the State for number of
years. With this end I'm view, n bill
was carefully prepared by the society,
derining the offense of cruelty to ani-
mals giving certain powers to duly In
corporated societies and their agents,
and generally. putting the law upon a
working bnsis.
Ihis bill was introduced in the Som
ate by Senator Bryant, or this city 1t
passed the Senate with comparative ease,
nut was met with vigorous opposition
IT tho House of Delegates, because 1t
was imagined by country members that
the agents of the proposed societies
would unduly interfere and NEEDLE in
the management of their stock and
teams Judge Nicol, who was then n
member Of the House of Delegates from
Prince William county, championed the
cause Of the society vigorously and ag-
gressively Throughout the fight, which
lasted six weeks. His tact, energy and
eloquence finally carried tho day. When
the final vote was TO be taken, the
friends OF the measure were convinced,
after careful count, that 1t would
be undoubtedly defeated This fact was
repeated to Mr.. Nico, and he led the
forlorn hope in a speech of such impas-
stoned eloquence and convincing logic
that, to the surprise and delight of all
who had the cause near their hearts.
the result was n victory. Because of
this splendid fight and victory against
great odds, the society will never cease
to be grateful to Judge Nicol and avail
Itself Of every opportunity to do him
honor"
Judge Nicol said last night that he
deeply appreciated the flowers and was
particularly gratified that something
which happened nine years ago had not
been forgotten.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
PREPARING FOR THE SHOW
Patrons of Skating Rink Enthusi
astic Over Mardi Gras.

One of the prettiest and most interest
ing sights yet seen in the big rink at the
Reservoir Is the nightly drills of the pa
irons who are preparing for the grand
march in the Mardi Gras Carnival Tues
day night, February 9th. Every night
Professor Aginton forms the skaters in
a line of march and spends some time
teaching each one how to conduct him
or herself In the march.
Friday night John p. Brent and Little
Alec Taylor will race one mile for the
city championship. Young Taylor is one
of the neatest and fastest skaters in the
city This will be followed by n boys
pursuit race.
The following new moving pictures are
being shown in the big skating rink all
this week: The Life of Gamestcr:''
Lookout of Port Arthur" burglars at
Work" THE Vendetta;" "Off for the
Holidays An Affair of Honor "Won't
You Come Home" The Bishop and the
Burglar"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Among the Breakers !"

The finishing touches AFRO being put to
the splendid comedy Among the Break
ers." to be given by the Barton Heights
Chestnut Fiji, tomorrow night at $50
p. NJ. This play will be given by the
same cast that gave with such marked
success the Great Catastrophe" and win
t 6s the best play ever, given in the North
Ssde town. The following well known
young society folks will be seen in this
play: Miss Kate Turpin Miss Ruth
Glnn, Miss Helen Harlan and Miss Mat
I,e Rose; MIR, l.; o, Borne, Mr.. Junius
Harvey, Mr.. T.. s. Goodoe and Mr.. Cbaa
Q Bannon, Under the splendid manage.
ment OF Mr.. w. w. F,lrrar this cast has
been put through the most thorough train
ing, and WAL long be remembered as one
Of the greatest society events OF The
North Side. ~ 'ie
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
MERCHANTS BANK.
MIR. Glenn Second Vice-President
and Mr.. McAdams Cashier.

The directors of the Merchants Ma
tional Bank of this city held their an
nual meeting yesterday and elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
John p Branch, president: John Kerr
Branch, vice president; John F. Glenn,
second vice. president; Thomas B. Nc
Adams. cashier: James r. Perdue, assist
ant cashier; George II. Keesee, assistant
cashier.
The stockholders had previously elected
the following directors: 3. ". Branch.
John X. Branch. John p. Branch, A. s.
Buford. James II. Dooley. j. p. George,
Alex Hamilton. Milton p. Marcusc, $. T.
Morgan, p. B. Munford. Andrew Pizzini.
.Ir., Fred w. Scott. Thomas 3. Scott G.
S. Stringfellow.
The only material change in the list
of officers is that of cashier, Mr.. Thomas
B. McAdams. who has been promoted
from the position of assistant cashier TO
that of cashier.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
TO PLAY IN VIRGINIA.
Boston Nationals Have Games at
Danville and Norfolk.

tSpecluI 10 ING I!lIltS-IISputUII,J
BOSTON, MASS, February l3.-The
Boston Nationals will meet in Washing
ton March nth, from which point they
will start for Jacksonville. Practice will
begin at the last-named place on the
ton will play tho Jacksonville team on
the 2Sth, 18th, 10th and 3lst. The team
will play with the Charleston, s. c., club
in Charleston April End and on the fol-
10 wing day will play at Dauville, va.
Games are scheduled at Norfolk on the
4th and 9Th and the 9Th and 18th at WASH
ington with the American League team.
From the capital city the team will go to
Baltimore and meet the Eastern Leaguers
on the 9th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Library Sold at Auction.

large number of book lovers ATTENDED
ne = !, auction sale Of the library Of the late
afternoon at the auction rooms az ~
a. Rletmond Auction Company, No. isa5
East Main Street, The ..praw coniainaJ
nearly thousand volumes which were
S S9,a b IN i1ts ana bought by many people.
ne bidding was a times spirited ana The
sale was considered fairly good one. 'ue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Along Same Line

W. l.
!, Air, Wendenburg began his arguments
at l2:5O o'clock. and after talking for
ten minutes the court adjourned until
O'Clock. Henricos attorney concluded
ms argument at 20 o'clock when a re-
cess was ordered until this morning at
10 O'Clock, when Mr.. Pollard will speak
and with this argument the case Will
close Judge Nicol Will have this after
noon and tonight to consider the prop
osition and on Thursday will cali the
attorneys together and render his
opinion.
~ the onset yesterday afternoon. Mr.
Wendenburg attacked tho constitution.
allty OF the law under which annexation
was proposed. He reiterated his argu-
iheht made some time ago before Judge
5arnett. who declared the law corsti-
lntlonft- that the act delegated 10 tile
judiciary legislative functions and thpt
u this case 1t was clearly in contradic-
ton TO the spirit OF the organic law Mr..
Wendenburs declared that the question
was one that would eventually go to
the Court of Appeals; that this WIS ne
cessary for the reason that there would
otherwise he lnnumerable small cases
where the law would be attacked unless
higher court passed upon 1t finally. He
rontended that it was the duty of Judge
Nicol 10 look At the case MS though 1t
bad never been heard before by Judge
darnett, and that. he. Judge Nlcol, could
pass upon the constltutionallty Of the
net Nh Wendenburg, with II ruler,
pointed out the different points on the
lhap and made an allie and eloquent APP
neal To the court TO "save He,irlco coun-
g from humiliation" lie declared that
luekahoc and Fairfield school districts
IN t9le county would be ruined IT the
territory PROPOSED 10 be taken in was
allowed. Mr. Wendenburg favored The
court giving TO Richmond enough Ter
IlLnrN Lnnll ..lla, LIL... i.Ii.A.4a..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Personals and Briefs.

The Right Rev. A. M. Randolph, d D.,
will preach and administer the rite of
confirmation in Meade Memorial Church
this evening at S o'clock.
Motorman G. D. Broolsing. OF the Man
chester street car line. took with him
home few nights ago n rabbit that was
killed by his car on the fee bridge. The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Firenen Get Check

Chief FpiIer, of the ire department
and treasurer of the Flremens Relief
associatioh, Yesterday received cheeli
from me Everett Waddey Company,
Wslich eNriches the treasury of the usso
cation 70 the amount Of 500 This comes
as q iokeh OF Mr. %addoS's appreciation
of the good work done by the i,nmcn
ON the night Of January Ism, whep tho
Waddey Gornpanys establishment was
among those that suffered loss by ire.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
D|sP ENSARY IS
MUCH DISCUSSED.
Judge Manns Bill Provides That
Local Voters May Determine
Fate of Dispcnsary.
PUBLIC HEARING TOMORROW
Matter Will Come Up at 4 P. M
l.efore Committee on Finance
and Banks.

Ghder Il bill offered in the Senate yes
tefday by Judge Mann, of Nottoway, the
'fiaiiiled voters OF any town containing
over $50 inhabitants and the voters of
amy magisterlal district in which is 10
cited town containing less than 1900
Inhabitants are authorized to hold an
election for the purpose of closing a dis
pensary situated therein.
The dispensary question is now one of
the most important before the people of
Virginia and Will probably be the sub
jtct of important legislation in the pre-
sent General Assembly. The new bill of
Judge Mann simply leaves the question
OF the continuance of dispensaries in the
hands of the people affected. The act
provides that whenever one-fourth Of
The qualified voters of the town or
district shall in term or vacation pet;-
ton the judge of the Circuit Court on
the question of closing up the dispensary
located there, the Judge shall within ten
days issue writ of election which shall
not be held. however, within less than
thirty days from the posting of the no.
tice thereof. The special dispensary cleo
lions Will he held and conducted as
other special elections are held and con-
Quoted. II It appears from the abstracts
and returns that a majority of the votes
cast We're against the dispensary the lat
ter shall be closed within Go days from
tho date of the election just as il no law
permitting ITS ESTABLISHMENT had never
been passed. After the election has been
held in any town or district there cannot
be another election in reference to the
dispensary within Two years nor until tho
Legislature OF Virgiria shall authorize
The opening Of dlspnnsary In the said
tnwn or tnagisterinl district
Judge Phlegar's Bill,
In connection with The dlspensary mat
Ter Interest attaches 10 Il local bin Of.
tered ny reGunGt IN the Senate yesterday
BY Judge Phleger. of Montgomery. pro-
viding for tho establishment of ii disren-
gary for tho sale of intoxicating liquors
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-14
Mr.. Christians Contention.

Mr. Christian, associated with Mr.. An
derson in the fight that Major Dooley
is making against the annexation pro-
ceedings. followed with a speech of an
hour and half in which he cited all
of the authority on the question, re-
viewed briefly the evidence that had
been submitted and protested against the
anneNing of the Dooley property. He ar.
sued that the fundamental principles Of
the Constitution We're that no property
should be taxed without just compen-
sation for the taxes paid. He said that
he recognized the fact that there must
be some expansion, and he also was cogni-
zant of the fact that the territory must
be protected that was taken in. He con-
tended that there must be some guaran-
tee OF this protection before the order
of the court was made conveying to the
city OF Richmond territory that was now
taxed by Henrico county at lower rate
than that assessed by the city. You
should be sure that you will give to
these people reciprocal value for their
Increased taxes before the order is en-
tered. bringing them into the city, de-
clared Mr.. Christian. He argued that
there was no prrna facle evidence that
Richmond would do anything towards the
Improvement OF the territory to be taken
in, and that there should be something
~ 'A--' 'iAS't pSicic tiS OiuiIidlce Was
adopted.
Mr. Christian addressed himself to the
constitutionality of the act and declared
that Richmond could not proceed under
the present ordinance. He cited authority
after authority TO bear out his assertions
and made lengthy appeal to the court
for the exemption from the city limits
of the Dooley property, which, he de-
clared, could not be benefited in any
manner by becoming part of Rich
mond. He thought the Mills ordinance
that was ut first proposed by the Rich
mond Council was the more conservative
one. and would have been one against
which there would have been little op-
position.
When Mr.. Christian had concluded. Mr..
Meredith said that he would suggest
that the court include in it's order a re-
duirement for improvements in the ter
r!tory to be included. He thought 1t
would be we'll and that 1t would state
the sentiments of Richmond people for
the judge to specify some block or more
and state what amount of money should
be expended in improvements in this
block within prescribed time