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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
CASES ACTED UPON
BY JUDGE TANNER

Judge Tanner today acted on the
following matters:
Margaret J. Gallant VS.. Ellen Nc
Herman; demurrer TO plea i'm abate-
ment sustained.
Ella Schlater VS.. william Schlater:
decree ordering respondent TO pay pc
titioner $40 for counsel fee and $50 for
support.
Esther Magee VS., Robert A. Magee;
decree previously entered modified so
that respondent may have his child
times.
Francis I. Griffin VS.. William II.
Griffin. respondent TO pay petitioner
s. a week and SIS for counsel fees
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
MATTERS ACTED ON
BY JUDGE STEARNS

Judge Stearns today acted on the follow
ing matters
Patrick McGirr VS. Rhode Island COM
pany; plaintin's petition for new trial
denied
Mary III. Russell VS.. Walter A. Russell:
respondents petition for modification OF
decree heard and held.
+. n. Blake company VS. Thomas c.
Clarkson; defendants motion for new trial
denied
Mary A. Henry VS.. Ezra X. Perkins de-
fondants motion for a new trial heard
and held.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
ARCTIC

Mr.. Milton Randall was recently struckb
by a bundle Of papers thrown from a bag
gage car. and injured.
Isaac Cursor is IN az his home.
Howard Crcwell OF Riverside is tho
guest of M and Mrs Dexter Grayham
at Arctic.
Mr. and Mrs. Mcguire have gone To
FitchburR. Mass. called there by the
death of their son. John Magurc
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
FAMINE CONDITIONS
STEADILY GROW WORSE

Washington, Dec. 22.-Consul- General
Rodgers, at Shanghai. today cabled the
famine conditions are daily growing
worse Brigandage and rioting i'm ada
cent districts resulting. Chinese govern
ment Will probably provide work on "A
grand canal for the destitute hordes. I'M
mense numbers unquestionably starving
Sickly, afflicted and old left i'm the famine
district. Refugees concentrated I'm ad q.
jacent cities. where they are poorly pro-
vided for
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
GETS TSUNRESTRICTED
LEGACY OF $Ioo, 900

New Haven, Conn. Dec. 22-Yale uai-
versity Will very soon come into the pos
session of an unrestricted legacy amount
ing 10 100000 the residuary estate Of DR.
Ebenezer Il. Belden OF New York city
who was a member of the class OF 1S41.
The property is left with life interest
to DR.. Belden's sister. and now by her
death falls to Yale IL consists of per-
sonal property and of real estate i'm New
York city. DR. Bclden died In 1855
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
MOTION CALENDAR
ACTED ON TO-DAY

The calendar OF motions was called in
Presiding Justice Sweetlands division OF
the superior court today. as follows:
OHannes Chobanian VS.. Washburn
Wire company; plaintiff given leave to
amend declaration.
Nathaniel Exchange bank VS.. Michael
Lubrano; plaintiff given leave to amend
declaration.
Irving 3. Bowen VS.. Narragansett Elec-
trio Lighting company: pleadings ordered
closed by Jan. 25.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
Charter Prevents 1t

Judge Brown has decided that Mary Il.
c. Vose cannot have the partition sought
by her i'm the bill in equity brought by
her against Alonzo W. Vose. ct al, OF a
lot in Swan Point cemetery. Under the
charter Incorporating this cemetery cor
poration the relief prayed for could not
be granted.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
New York Bank Statement

New York. Dec 22-The statement OF
the clearing house banks Tor the week L.
az follows: Loans. decrease. $4,000. de-
psits. increase. A.SSI 100; circulation. de-
crease. S25.0o0; legal tenders Increase.
81 1880. specie Increase N6S7. 500; sur
plus reserve. SeS0.9oo: increase Ng59 $50
eX-Unitcd states deposits. S7l3o.i50. in
crease N82o.ooo
The surplus this week compares with a
dCict last week of Sl,6qq.0J0.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
CHAPIN'S REPORT
HIGHLY IMPORTANT

The annual report of Dr. Charles v.
Chaplin. superintendent OF the health
will probably be the most important
ever presented by the health depart
ment.
Dr. Chaplin is securing the health
statistics for the last half century. and
from these will make many important
recommendations.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
Stolen From Wagon

Sylvester A. Baker OF Baker Brothers
Express company reports that while
one OF his wagons was standing on
Orange street this morning someone
stole a case OF rubbers valued at $55.
consigned 10 the Green, Anthony COM
pany.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
OFFICERS ELECTED
BY LADIES' N. v. A.

Last evening Post No 1 Of the
Ladies' of the Naval Veterans atsocia-
ton elected officers as follows: Mrs
*. A Ripley. commander: Mrs. Maria
Ford, lieutenant commanders Mrs. Ell
len Travers, paymaster; Miss Jennie
Ford, chaplain; Mrs. Holt, ensign: Mrs
Lucy Smith surgeon; Miss Jennie
Laird, recording secretary Miss Susie
Laird, officer OF the deck; Mrs Ware
ham, boatswain,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
To Consider Dog Law

The city council committee on ordi-
nancos will meet next Monday noon TO
consider the rabies question. City Solicitor
Albert A. Baker will probably be present
10 give legal advice.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-22
new YORK STOCK MARKET

Reported for The News Democrat over
he private wire of DICK BROS. q co.
Bankers and Brokers.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09
piSFICURINC SKIN HUMoR.
Impossible to Get Employment, a.
Face and Body Were Covered with
Sores-Cured by Cuticura.

"Since the year 1894 l have been
troubled with a very bad case OF &C.
zema which | have spent hundreds OF
dollars trying to cure. and l went to
the hospital, but they failed to cure
me, and it was getting worse all the
time. Five weeks ago my wife bought
a box OF Cuticura Ointment and one
cake of Cuticura Soap, and l am
pleased to say that l am now COM
pletely cured and well. 1t was i'm
possible for me to get employment.
as my face head and body were COW
cred with it The eczema first ap-
peared on the top OF my head. and it
had worked all tn, way around down
the hack OF my neck and around to my
throat, down my body and around the
hips. 1t itched so | would be obliged
to scratch it. and the flesh was raw.
l am now all well. and l will be
pleased to recommend the Cuticura
Remedies to all persons who wish
speedy and permanent cure OF skin
diseases" Thomas NJ. Rossiter, 29o
Prospect Street, East Orange, N. J.
Mar 80, 1905.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09

going with 80 manly a courage and
SO fine an air
They dismounted in the gloomy
court yard, and Maurice. slipping
quickly from his saddle. caught Mar
saret in his arms as she dropped
nervously from the saddle. She clung
to him closely. knowing that it might
be for the last time.
Maurice. Maurice she murmured.
can you forgive me? l have brought
you to this"
Hush. sweetheart" he answered in
her ear; "be my own dear princess.
Do not let them see. Be my brave
girl. They cannot divide our love!"
Come. l beg OF you.' said the dull
Get voice Of Prince Ivan behind them;
Il would not for all CORTLAND break
in upon the billing and cooling OF such
turtledoves. were it not that their
affection blinds them to the fact that
the men-at-arms and scullions are wit.
nesses to these pretty demonstrations.
larry a little, sweet valentines-time
and place wait for all things"
The Princess commanded herself
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09
PERHAPS IT CURED HIM.
Maybe the Wife Had Been Out, May.
be Not, the Effect Was
the Same.

Capt. Mark Casio was being congrat-
ulated on his gift of 81 800 from the
Carnegie here fund for bravery in the
wreck of the Cherokee, relates the
New York Tribune.
The gift was unexpected" said
Capt. Casio with a modest smile. "It
was as unexpected. though by no
means as unpleasant, as the retort
tuat wife made to her husband when
he came home at three o'clock In the
morning.
THE man came home very quietly
In fact. he took OF his shoes on the
front doorstep. Then he unlocked the
door and went cautiously and slowly
upstairs on his tiptoe. holding his
breath.
But light was streaming through
the kephole of the door OF the bed
room. With sigh he paused. Then
he opened the door and entered
His wife stood by the bureau fully
dressed
Il didn't expect you'd be sitting up
for me. my dear he said.
~ haven't BEEN she said. I Just
came in myself"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09
Olney's Story About Judge Gray.

Former Attorney General and Secre'
tary of State Olney tells this story on
Justice Gray, who prefers riding to
walking, and a carriage to a street
car: In Boston he was provided with
a carriage by the United States Mar
shall From Boston he went to Provi
dence to hold court. He asked the
United States Marshal there to pro.
vide him with a carriage to carry him
back and forth. The Marshal said he
could not do so without paying for 1t
cut of his own pocket.
Very WELL" said Judge Gray, and
paid for ii himself.
The Providence Marshal wrote to
the Boston Marshal and asked him
how he managed a carriage for Judge
Gray.
Easily enough" was the response
Il provided Judge Gray with a car
riage and my account went through
without any trouble You see, put
the item under the head of care and
transportation of prisoners
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09

If her system is in a dcranged condi-
tion, or she is predisposed to apoplexy
or congestion of any organ, it is at this
time likely to become active and, with
O host of nervous irritationS, make life
burden.
At this time, also, cancers and tumors
are more liable to begin their destruc-
tive work. Such warning symptoms as
a sense of suffocation, hot flashes, diz-
illness, headache, dread of impending
evil, sounds in the ears, timidity, pal
pitation of the heart, sparks before the
eyes, irregularities, constipation, varia-,
BILE appetite, weakness and inquietude
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We believe Lydia f. Pinkham's Veg
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Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
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medicine can.
Mrs. A. f. G.. Hyland. of Chester
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Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
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For special advice regarding this inn
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She is daughter-in-law of Lydia e.
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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09
HpudHTs ToD QUIET HoUA

Don't call the world dirty becauas
you have forgotten to clean Jour
glasses.
II your religion is Of the kind that
can be easily hidden it can as easily
be lost
The only reason some men won't 60
to the church is because they are not
invited into the pulpit.
II you want to make rich man
understand you must touch his pocket
book.
The people who are too lazy tn pre-.
pare always have lot to say about
the way the prizes a-e distributed.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09

his side and Louis shrank a little be-
hind his sister.
"Treason," he faltered. What is
thisy Is it sudden madness or the
frenzy of the Black Death?"
1.-THE Princess Margaret cannot be
married." cried the seeming Princess.
ITO me, Margaret! I will slay the
man who lays a hand on you"
Obedient to that word, Margaret OF
Courtland broke from between her
brother and Prince Ivan and ran to
the tall woman. laying her brow on
her breast. The Prince Of Muscovy
continued calm and immovable.
And why?" he asked In a tone full
of contempt why cannot the Prin-
cess Margaret be married?"
because" said the woman in the
long cloak, lingering a string at her
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09

quickly. In another moment she was
Margaret of Courtland
Even the Prince of Muscoyy might
spare a lady his insults at such a
time," she said.
bowed low
Nay" he said very courteously;
'you mistake, Princess Margaret.
insult you not. | may regret your
taste-but that is different matter.
Yet even that may amend. My quarrel
is with this gentleman. and it is one
of some standing, | believe"
My sword is at your service, sir"
said Maurice Won Lynar, firmly.
Again you mistake" returned the
Prince more suavely than ever; you
have no sword, A prisoner, and (if l
may say so without offense) a spy
taken redhand cannot fight duels. The
Prince Of Courtland must settle this
matter When his Justicer is satisfied
I shall most willingly take up my quar-
rel with-whatever is left of the most
noble Count Maurice Won Lynar."
To this Maurice did not reply. but
with Margaret still beside him he fol-
lowed Prince Louis up the narrow
ancient stairway called from its shape
The Couch into the gloomy audience
chamber of the Castle of Courtland.
They reached the hall and then at
last. as though restored to power by
his surroundings, Prince Louis found
his tongue.
"a guard" he cried: "hither, Berg
hoff, Kampenfeldt, Conduct the Prin-
cess to her privy chamber and do not
permit her to leave it without my
permission would speak with this
fellow alone
Ivan hastily crossed over to Prince
Louis and whispered in his ear
In the meantime. ere the soldiers Of
the guard could approach. Margaret
cried out In loud. clear voice, II take
YOU all to witness that |, Margaret OF
Courtland. am the wife of this man,
Maurice Won Lynar. Count Won Loen.
He is my welded husband, and love
him with all my heart
you have forgotten the rest, fair
Princess suggested Prince Ivan.
subtly-"till death you do part."
(To be continued)
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09
He p;.ied Them.

little boy was on his first coun-
try excursion. relates the Brooklyn
Citizen. Some birds were flying high
overhead. and his hostess, young
woman, said:
Look up, Tommy. See the pretty
birds flying through the air"
Tommy looked up quickly, and then
he said in a compassionate tone:
Poor little fellersi They amt got
no cages, have they ?"-Detroit Free
Press.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09
When Governor Russell Was Puzzled

The late Governor Russell was max.
ing a speech on the tariff in the city
hall in Lawrence during one of his
campaigns and took occasion shvera,
times to refer to the duty on boiler
iron The Governor was considerably
mystified to note that whenever he
usea the term there was deafening
applause.
excellercy that considerable portion
Of his audience cared very little abou'
the duty on boiler iron. but cherished
uodying Arbitration for the late Johr
Boyle O'Reilly, to whom they thought
Re was referring. Hence the ap
rlause.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09
Troubles of Spring DAYS,

These are the days when the old
hen gets in her work assisting the rad
ishes to come up, when the house dog
begins system of excayating in the
flower beds and when the neighbo"'s
old cow walks leisurely across the
freshly prepared lawn. - Chapman
(kanD Outlook.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09
Kicker hv Ha hit

THAT man began to kick the minute
he entered the Office" said the hotel
clerk.
Yes" answered the proprietor. He
behaves as if he had always been used
to the worst of everything. Wash
ington Star.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09

Even though man can not hit him
self by his bootstraps, It is within rea-
son and experience that he may ele-
vate himself to enviable nights with
his own hot air.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09
Looked Pleasant.

'Old Squeeze looks mighty pleasant
in that kodak picture
Yes. he knew the picture wasn't
going to cost him anything "-Hous-
ton Post
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09

A rich woman hardly ever gets her
moneys worth out OF the man she
InarFies
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09

After strenuous struggle to acquire
fame many man finds himself in
ian.,1s-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09

You cannot separate society from
sin by separating yourself from So
CietS-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09
A CRITICAL PERIOD
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Dangers and Pain OF This Critical Period
Avoided by the Use Of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
How many wo-

How many wo-
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the most critical
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is the change OF
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women as this
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is not without
reason
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09

ASIA CIGARS
VIII not make you nervous. Ask your dealer or III
II. ny man Cigar Co.. slO 18th STREET. Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-06-09
JOAN Il r. SWORD HAND
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B. S.RCROCETT.4 .4uAzor & RxM,pGo
CHAPTER XXI.

(Copyright Isss 1900 by S R. CrockettJ
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
PANIC FOLLOWS COLLISION.
Steamship Rammed by Tug Is Run
Aground to save Lives.

New York, Nov. TN a collision in
HeDgate to-day between the freight barge
Maryland, bearing the famous Congress
siOnal Express. and the New Bedford
Line steamboat Maine, 200 passengers on
the steamboat were thrown into unrea-
soning panic. which nearly resulted in
disaster. The train was crowded, too, and
its passengers. seeing the peril Of the
people aboard the beat. added to the panic
by their shouts and screams.
The New York New Haven and Hart
ford Railroads ferry boat Maryland was
carrying across the Congressional Ex-
press just as the Maine. bound from
Bridgeport. Conn. for New York, reached
Helgate. The current was stronger than
usual. and before the captain could avert
the collision she was thrown against the
cumbersome barge. having forty feet Of
her side above the water line torn away.
She rolled over and for a moment It seem
ed as if she would turn turtle. 1t was
then that the passengers rushed from
their cabins in terror.
The Maryland launched her lifeboats.
but the Names captain immediately put
on fun steam and ran her aground on the
mud fats of Eighty-pinth street. The
passengers were landed by boats at the
recreation pier there.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
STARTS CLIENT TO JAIL.
Lawyers Advice Almost Landed
Charles Eddy in the Tombs.

Lawyers Advice Almost Landed
Charles Eddy in the Tombs.
New York. Nov. There was &. dispute
yesterday in the United States Circuit
Court between Judge Ray and Counselor
Jenner. which nearly resulted in the lat
ter's client, Charles EDDY. going 10 the
Tombs for coutemDt Of court.
Mr. Eddy is secretary Of the American
Lithographic Company. and OF the advice
Of his counsel refused TO obey the order
Of the court and turn over 10 il as evi-
dence the minutes Of the transactions Of
the company's directors. He did not yield
until United States Marshal HenckeI had
put him under arrest and started with him
10 Jail.
The suit is that Of Emil Werckmeister,
owner Of the Berlin Photo Company.
against the American Lith0graphic Com
pany. ard the American Tobacco Com
pany. for infringement OF copyright. The
plaintiff set up that he is the owner Of the
painting by ". F. Sadler. known as The
Chorus" and that this painting has been
duplicated in colors by the American Lith-
ographic Company to advertise a brand Of
smoking tobacco
The case has been in the courts for two
years. Il was first decided in favor Of the
plaintiff. 70 whom was awarded $1,000
damages. This was reversed By the United
States Circuit Court Of Appeals. A new
trial was begun to-day before Judge Ray
and jury in the United States Circuit
Court
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
new CONGRESSMAN A SLAYER
]. K. Favrot, Elected in Louisiana,
Kills a Physician.
Family Troubles Cause Shooting by
Brilliant Young Attorney, Who
Was 10 Succeed Robertson.

New Orleans, La. Nov. Hon J. X
Favrot, who was elected yesterday mem
Der Of Congress from the Sixth district
of Louisiana. to-day shot and killed Dr.
Harry Aldrich. one Of the most popular
physicians OF Baton Rouge. which is the
home Of both men.
The shooting was due to family trou-
bles
Dir. Favrot. who has been district at
torney. is a young man who has attract
ed great attention by his brilliant cam
paign for the Democratic nomination for
Congress. defeating Hon. Samuel II. Rob
ertson, whe has held the seat for half a
dozen terms. succeeding his father e, tae
Office. in spite OF the support given Rob
ertson by the Democratic State admins
tration
The shooting was done within the
shadow Of the IstrOuma Hotel The
tragedy has convulsed the State capital
Death was instantaneous. Congressman
Favrot declined 10 talk, further than that
the shooting was the result Of Z private
quarrel.
The shooting occurred at an hour when
large numbers or society people were
either entering the hotel or on their way
10 the theater- DR.. Aldrich was standing
Just opposite the hotel when Congress
man FavrOt approached. The latter.
without q word OF warning. began firing
from pistol. DR. Aldrich fell dead. The
body was removed 10 an undertaking es-
tablishmeut.
Judge Favrot surrendered 20 a police
man and was locked up in the parish Jail.
in the building where this morning he
held district court
Both men had beer close personal and
political friends. They went through col
lege together, and had formerly been as
soCiates in a law partnership.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
CONCEDE IOWA TO CUMMINS.
Democrats Ready TO Yield state, but
Gain One COngressmnn.

Des Moines. Iowa. Nov. Twenty hours
after the closing Of the polls, returns on
/ the goveTnorship have been received from
only I,024 precincts out OF the 200 in
the state. These give Cummins, Repub-
| iican. IS. .63G, and Porter 1888. a net plu-
rality thus far for Cummins Of I4703.
+ The managers state that it viii be
twenty-four hours more before anything
like reliable returns are received from
the missing districts.
Governor Cummins claimed tonight
that his plurality will exceed 2O,O0O, but
II is believed that the final vote Will give
him Il plurality Of between 1000 and
1900
No returns have been received concern
ing ether State Offices. but the Indications
ore that the Republican ticket is elected
by varying pluralities.
The Democrats claim tonight that Por-
ter has been elected by 10000 State
Chairman Miller issued "a warning 20
voters to-day" to beware Of any attempt
70 defrdUd the count
IN the First S. c. Tracy Democrat, de-
feated c. A. Kennedy by about 1.90l III
the Sixth the veteran legislator. John F.
Lacey. Is defeated by y. W Hamilton.
Democrat by about 800.
The Democrats have gained twenty-five
members I'm the Iowa house and about
fve members OF the State senate, but on
Joint ballot, the legislature viii be Repub-
Iican.
The Washington herald., 1906-11-08
HOLDS SONS BEFORE TRAIN.
Man Plans Suicide and
Murder on Railroad Track.

Trinidad. Col. Nov. 7-Near Childress.
Tex, last night on the Colorado and
Southern Railroad. two little boys were
deliberately held in front Of a passenger
train by their father, C. A. Carham. who
stood in the center Of the track and calm
~ awaited death.
The train was running at a high speed
when. as the engine rounded a curve, the
engineer saw a man and two little boys
standing on the track. The father was
standing directly between the rails mold
ing with each hand one Of his sons. A
shrill blast OF the whistle was given. but
the man never moved. The boys tried to
pull away from their father, but were
held firmly. The engine struck all three.
killing the father and fatally injuring the
boys
fCarham was about forty years old, and
the boys six and eight respectively. Car
ham had been drinking