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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16

Society circles at Newport and Mar
ragansett Pier and in this city are star
tied by the announcement that the en-
gagement of Miss Inez Sprague at the
Pier TO ]. Harold Winpenny of Philadel-
phla has been broken
Mr. Winpenny Is the son OF ]. Bolton
Winpenny, the traction magnate OF the
Quaker City. and very wealthy.
The announcement is made by Miss
Sprague herself. from Newport, where she
has but just returned from visit TO
the family OF Mr.. Wnpenny; but she
offers no explanation.
IL was understood that the wedding was
10 take place I'm June.
The enga cement was announced last
winter and the young people were show
cred with congratulations.
Miss Sprague was in Newport having
come last week from Philadelphia where
she was entertained royalty by the exclu-
sive set there. and was followed by her
fance.
Why the engagement was broken Off
neither Miss Sprague nor her mother
Mrs. Arice Wheaton, would state, but
friends say Il Is but lovers quarrel"
When the engagement was announced
the report was heard that Mrs. Win
penny denied there was any engagement
existing.
The Winpennys have been at the Pier
for the past three seasons. and were TO
have taken place there again this sum-
mer
Miss sprague is one OF the richest and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
MITCHELL vs.. SAYLES
HEARD BY JURY TODAY

In Judge Bakers division OF the superi-
or court was tried today before jury the
case OF Margaret c. Mitchell. administra.
trix on the estate OF her husband, against
Frank A. Sayles. Plaintiff sues 10 recover
$4,000 for the death or her huspahu' a MI
oheel F. Mitchell on Dec 8, lsS. .
NJ M,tchelrs death is alleged to have
been due 10 negligence OF the defendant
ir setting him to work under a defective
steam pipe. -. AT. N,,,-
ehell was scalded 10 death.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16

The taking of testimony in the of purgng John B.
Nash OF contempt fleeing from the city concluded before the
Police Commission late yesterday afternoon
Today counsel for Chief Matthew'S Mr. Cry and Mr. Nash
argued the for their clients
Richard B. Costock, attorney for Nash testified that in
conversation at the time the original hearing before the flight
OF Nash Police Inspector Bartholomew Shea Of Fall River told him
ne friend of Chief Matthews and Capt Cannon that Nash
was up against it, that the police such always sought
ruin the character OF those who attacked he that they would break
Nash unless he slow, and that such matters the police
always stood together.
Commissioner Pierce last smoked out bv ATTORNEY
Rces argnt and the cooquy that esued showed that he had
made private explanation the other members of the board
denying that he inspired any threats made by Guild.
Mr. Pierce is the man who the hearing and at whose
request the original hearing postponed enable him
his health.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
SUES FOR $1,000 FOR
CARE AND NURSING

Before jury in Judge Mumford's court
was tried today the suit OF Bridget Dowan
against John H. Synon. administrator on
the estate Of Mary Ellen Dowan. Plaintiff
seeks $1,000 for the care and nursing ~
defendants intestate. who was about Is
years old when she died.
The deceased was the daughter Of a
first cousin OF the plaintiffs husband.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
MESSENGER BOY HEATH WAS
INJURED BY AUTOMOBILE {

Messenger boy Fred Heath. one OF the
Postal Telegraph company force. had a
collision with an automobile driven by
Clyde Foster OF rs Waterman street while
riding his bicycle on College street last
night about 6:i5 O'Clock.
one OF the autos lamps and forward
mud guard were broken Heath received
a slight scalp wound and Injury to his
right arm
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
CUT ON HEAD AND
HIS BACK INJURED

William Ryan, teamster for Dwight
IA. Rogers, was struck and tossed OF
the track by freight engine onno-
site the Westerly station at 6 o'clock
last night He was taken TO the Me-
morial hospital. New London, on the
7:11 train.
he received a deep cut on the hack
or the head and his back Was haa:v
bruised. He was crossing the track
and did not see the engine approaching.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
COULDN'T LOCATE THE FIRE

Box was rung in at 1885 this morning
by the night watchman OF the oil mill
corner Tockwotten and Ives street, for
what stranger had told him was n fire
in boat tied up at the wharf.
When the firemen arrived search was
made along the water front. but no n, 3
could be4found.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16

questioned by the police she did not want
TO prosecute her husband.
The Riccls were married IN Ita,v ohor.
four years ago and both are young neonla
the husband being "A and his wife Nsrio
year younger. There are two cbiIdra,
Adriolo' the milkman. lives at 27 Vaughn
street and has a wife and Ave cbIIdrsn
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-05-16
SHEA SAID POLICE
NOULDRU|N NASH
|FHEST00DF|R|M f
He Made Yelled Threats To
Attorney Comst0Ck

Taking of Testimony in Contempt Phase
of the Case Was Concluded Yesterday,
and Today the Arguments of Coun-
sci for All the Parties Were
Made Before the Police Board
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
ROCKVILLE RESIDENTS
APPLY FOR DIVORCE
Three Suits Have Been Filed, All Ask
ing for Absolute Sepa-
ration

ROCKVILLE, Md. August 29-
Lewis F. Bolton, OF this county.
through his attorney Edward c. Peter
has filed suit in this court asking for
an absolute divorce from his wife. An
ME Lee Bolton. who is now a resident
OF Tenleytown. D. c. The plaintiff
charges the defendant with desertion.
Also John O. Trundle. a citizen OF
this county. through his attorney. Ed
ward c. Peter has filed suit IN this
court asking for an absolute divorce
from his wife. Martha R. Trundle.
charging the latter with desertion for
more than three years
Mrs Ialvina Y. Clelaud, who now
resides with her parents. Mr. and Mrs
Julian OsmOud. at Garrett Park. this
county. through her attorneys. &. II
Richardson and Frank Higgins, has
filed suit here asking for an absolute
divorce from her husband, David c..
Cleland.
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
Joy KILLS WOMAN
SUDDENLY WEALTHY
Widow Expires When She
Gets 100000 From
Mines.

NEW YORK. Aug 29-That Mrs.
Cora J.. Williams died Of heart disease
brought on by excessive joy, due TO the
fact that she was about 10 come into
the possession Of 81, ,o0J, 900, was the find
ing today at a coroner's investigation
into her death.
Dr. Coral Lafayette Williams. the nus
band Of Mrs. Williams. died six years
ago while developing some mines near
Albuquerque. His body was robbed Of
considerable money, besides mining
stocks. and the widow was impover-
ished.
c. r. Crosby. an old friend Of her
husband. learned Of her whereabouts
and he set about to develop the Albu-
querque mining property. He was very
successful and got a sum which netted
Mrs. Williams 100000 She was TO
have received this yesterday. but while
waiting 10 go down town after the
money she expired.
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
MYSTERY DEEPENS
IN RIPPER MURDER
Police Not Sure James Moore
Committed the
Crime.

NEW YORK. Aug 29.-The mystery
surrounding the murder Of Annie Moore.
who was found dead lu her room at 6
Second street. her body mutilated with
knife wounds like the victims OF Jack
the Ripper has deepened- The police
and coroner are not satisfied that james
Moore the brother-in-law Of the dead
woman. who is under arrest on sus-
searching for another suspect. It is
believed now that the bloody thumb
print found on the sheet that covered
the slain woman VIII clear Moore
Moore is "a C0usUmptive and ir Is be-
lleved, has only a few weeks TO live.
IL is doubted If he had strength enough
To infict the savage blows that killed
the woman. The nature OF the blows it
Is asserted. also indicate they were the
work OF "a maniac. Moore stoutly de-
clares that he is innocent and had no
cause 90 Kill the woman that supported
him.
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
SWIM
WITH DAUGHTER
Party Forced to Jump Over
board From Boat Which
Sprung Aleak.

CHICAGO. Aug. 2.-Rear Commodore
G. Z. Price, Of the Chicago Power Boat
Club. had an exciting swim with his
daughter yesterday afternoon of VIII
mette, when his 2)-horsepower boat,
Marian. sprunk aieak and filled 10 a
threatening point.
With them were a married couple. al
guests on a proposed cruise 10 Sturgeon
Bay. Wis, and the engineer. All but
the latter dropped overheard when the
last minute OF grace seemed at hand
and swan for shore.
The engineer finally beached the craft
OF the Gross Point lighthouse. Mr.
Price had expected 20 pick up Congress
man James McAndrews at Waukegau
and Commodore Steffins. Of the KenOsha
Yacht Club, at Kenosha. but the two
women declared that they had enough
Of cruising.
TeIcPrams were dispatched calling
off, the trip and the party returned TO
the city by train.
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
METROPOLITAN LIFE
DECLARES A DIVIDEND
Holders of Industrial Policies Matur-
ing in 1906 to Receive Bonus Ag-
gregating Two Million Dollars.

The Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany. OF New York, has just distributed
some ohiciaI Information in the form
of q statement which would be quite
unprecedented in the history of life in
surance were It not for the fact that
this same institution mas before treated
its poltcyhoIders TO similar surprises.
Tie company announces Il has declar-
ed and is paying a cash dividend upon
it's Industrial policies maturing in 1906,
amounting to more than S2,OOOOOO.
This company IS in no sense mutual
II does not estimate" or guess at what
1t Will be able TO pay an insured person
when his policy natures, but agrees 10
pay a definite, specified sum in return
FOR a definite. specified premium paid
by the insured according to contract.
Upon this basis the cost 20 the person
insured is of course determined by past
experience. and as the factor OF cOmpe-
tiuOu prevents the eEacuOn or TOO hlgh
a rate. the premiums must always pe
as low as safe administration or the
business win permit.
1t may be assumed. then. that a policy
holder In the Metropolitan Lie mas
bought a definite amount of insurance
az the lowest market rate, has agreed
TO pay for il in detu}ye sums at definite
intervals, and has no more expectation
OF extra benefits than he would have In
buying nre insurance or house on
similar terms.
The company by skiliful management,
has had phenomenal growth and pros
uerity. ana as the actual cost of lndl-
Vidual insurance decreases with each
Years increase in NOsume OF business.
there has arisen q profit which the
company gives back 10 the source
whence IT Came-though no obligation
10 do so. implied or expressed. exists in
its contracts. II has thus distributed app
ur0ximately $40. 600 200 within the past
few years and IL is significant indi-
cation of the cOmpauy's present COndi-
zion that the voluntary dividend of two
millions now being paid is the largest
yet declared I'm any one year.
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
TINY NUSTACHE WORN
BY MEN OF FASHION
Leaders OF New York Smart Set Frowu
Upon Hairless Faces and Long
Boards.

NEW YORK. Aug. 29-The tiny mus
taChe is i'm again The SmOOth-fdce1
man has had his day and the chap with
the dropping mustache must chop the
droop of and curl up the ends if be
wants TO be considered smart
Robert Walton Goelet has a model
mus tache for the fall and winter Of 1905
as also have Dr- Leonard Stuart and
Alfred G. Vanderbilt De Eaucey Kane
I. Townsend Burden, Paul Andrews,
George W. Brooke. jr.. Marion Wright
". S. X Wetmore, Larry Waterbury,
Center Hitchcock, Z. J. Berwiud. Charles
B. Hluhouse, Regrie C. ". Oelrichs
Elisha Dyer. jr.. Pembroke Jones. VII
lie X. Vanderbilt. jr.. and Sidney smith.
They may be said to be promoters Of
the new movement and leaders in the
new style.
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
''SCOTTY" HAS PIG
FOR A COMPANION
Eccentric Death Valley Miner
Again on a Tour of East
ern Cities.

CHICAGO. Aug. "a small pet pig
which he carried under his arm was the
novelty which Walter scott. otherwise
known as "Scotty," brought 10 Chicago
yesterday, Scott ard his wife arrived
at the Grand Pacific HoJeI from Cold
field New
During the evening the miner appeared
in the lobby OF the hotel dressed as
usual. - a blue flannel shirt. broad
brimmed hat. and with trousers In his
boot tops. He was bountifuI with cash
tips"
In the barroom Of the hotel "scotty''
stood the piglet on the bar and fed il
milk from quart bottle. He handed
the bartender a 500 Dil TO pay for a
6J-ceut check, but the money was given
back, as il looked suspiciously large
Then -ScOtty' pulled nut . roll OF green
backs, which he said consisted OF one
hundred and forty 81, 660 bills. The miner
VIII go East in a day or so and viii
return 70 Chicago in a month
The Washington times., 1906-08-29

was never 2 minutes doubt as to what
she ought 20 DO.
So much genius should not be hidden
under "a bushei IL was her duty 10 use
her one talent and thar duty Miss
Shayne with heroic seIf-sacrihce. insist
90 on performing. SO she waved aside
the money and continued on her way.
Now uncle. of address and business
unknown has died and the viii leaves
a paltry 81, 600 10 the self-saCrihCIng ac-
tress. So IN a New York c0urt-what
particular court UukuOwu-she is trying
TO break the will.
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
But Now She Is Battling
to Break UnCle'S
VIII.

NEW YORK. Aug. "a stage ca
reer OF S2O00J0-that was the choice Civ
en- Edith shayne, and she promptly took
the stage career. Now she is spending
most Of her time in the courts trying 70
collect the $4,000 from the estate Of her
uncle. c. Shayne, OF New York
Miss Shayne very probably VIII break
the will. according 70 her press agent.
who tells the story and vouches for it,
although all of the details have not been
given him, but If she does il will not
Interfere with her present plans.
When her uncle told her If she per
sisted in her stage aspirations he would
destroy his will leaving her 100000 there
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
SMALL ANNUITY
TO SlSTER-IN-LAW

Jesse c. Weir. by his will dated July
Is last, directs that sufficient Of his
estate be set aside 10 pay TO his sister.
in-law, Melissa Mitchell. OF Bellevue.
Ohio. an annuity Of 500 a year for life
With the exception Of a few gifts Of
iewelry left to friends and relatives, he
bequeathod the remainder Of his estate
20 his cousins, Bryon Coe and her SON.
Jesse Craig Weir COe
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
NURSE
GAVE PATIENT POISON

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Aug. 29.-Mrs.
Margaret Schaeffer, thirty-twO years
old. IS diving at ST. Agnes Hospital from
carbolic acid poisoning. A portion Of
the LIQUID was given Mrs. Schaeffer by
Miss Mary DOugherty, a half-witted
girl. serving as a nurse.
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
POLES FIGHT POLICE
OVER COMRADES BODY
Resist Attempt 70 Remove Remains
From Tracks Where He Net
Death.

CHICAGO. Aug Z9-PoIicemen who
were sent 10 remove the body Of Jacob
ROchas. 1882 Buffalo avenue, from
tracks OF the Nickel Plate railroad.
where it had been JHrown by the train
that killed him, were resisted by fifty
men. -Four threw themselves on
ROchas' body. which could not be taken
away until the protectors had been ar
rested R0chas was killed Monday
night while crossing the tracks at 18Th
street.
HIS body was found BY his friends,
who wished It taken 20 d Polish under
taking shop in South Chicago
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
cOCKROACHES
Water Bugs, Rats, rlice and all Ver-
min Destroyed by Stearns' Paste.

You can sweep up dead reaches by the
painful any morning II the night before
YOU used Stearus' Electric Rat and
Roach Paste.
This remarkable roach eXterminatOr
Is the only one on the market where you
can get your money back If IL falls.
It is also sure death TO rats and mice
Sold everywhere or sent express prepaid on
receipt OF price. Stearns' Electric Paste Co.
Chicago. III. Small size. 25 cts, hotel size
eight times the quantity, 81
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
COLUMBUS LITTLE SICK
IN PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL

Columbus Little. for many years a
resident of this city, is in IN Providence
Hospital where he underwent an oper-
alton about seven weeks ago Mr.. Little
is an artist of some note. He married
about forty years ago a daughter of the
late James keleher, who conducted a
livery business in Washington for over
sixty years
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
School to Instruct Girls
In Duties of WnehOOd
New York to Establish Institution That Will
Be Prepared for Their Future Lives.

NEW YORK. Aug. 29.-Within year
New York may have a technical high
school. 10 prepare girls 10 become wives.
Such is the plan officials Of the board
OF education now have under considera-
ton. Impetus TO the movement has been
given by the fact that Cleveland has
announced its intention Of having the
first school Of the kind in the country.
The idea is not as new as Cleveland
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
CONVERTED;
PUTS LID DOWN TIGHT

NVATLAND. Mich. aug. "a week
ago William PIockstead. IN white apron,
was taking in the nickeIs over the bar
for lager beer. Today he is chief Of
police OF Wayland and he has clamped
down the lii so tightly that not "a single
beer is sold after hours nor q single
saloon dares open its doors on Sundays.
The bartender was suddenly converted
and quit his Job. declaring that he
would devote his life 20 the interests Of
law and order He had mixed some IN
local politics, and had worked Up quite
a following.
The Washington times., 1906-08-29

people evidently believe" said Edward
3. Shallow. acting superintendent in
the absence of Superintendent Maxwell
In our own city the plan Of teaching
girls how 70 do their work as wives
was one Of the objects in view in the
establishment by the board Of education
of two of our instituuons-the technical
high school for girls and the domestic
classes in the vacation schools"
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
Alexandra Greger, Rus
sian Diplomat, IS Ac-
cused Of Theft.
CALLS ACCUSER CRAZY
He Advised Countess du
Perzics to Have Counts 4
Sanity investigated.

rsREsT France, Augs 29.-The story
NJ an alleged attempt on the part'of an
angry husband 10 ruin the man VINO
urged his wife 10 have commission ap-
pointed TO investigate his sahlly' "y
having the innocent victim ad)uhseu d
thief has been brought 20 hght III 1llo @
hearing Of the charges made py Co'iil 80
Roaeuec du Perzics against the Wen
J<noun Russian diplomat, AleA'li'ui .
Greger of stealing a valuable diamond
ring.
The diamond, a famous blue gem
which once belonged 10 the French
crown collection. disappeared from the
countess chateau at Kerstears and was
later found in the luggage Of NJ. Greger.
He was charged by the countess Win
stealing. the ring
Asserts His Innocence.
NJ. Greger asserts his innocence. and
saws ne is the victim of revenge on the
part of Count du Perzics and that the
count had the ring placed in his lug
gage for the purpose of running him.
Count du Perzics is insane, NJ. Gregei
declares, and he advised the countess.
whom he has kncwn for fourteen years.
10 have her husband examined Iah
fact came 10 the counts knowledge ana
in revenge he is seeking the ruin or NJ
Gregar by accusing him Of being THE!
The countess Is a Wel-EnoWn amer
can woman The court inquiry INTO Ihe
matter has aroused the greatest inter
est but so far has not resulted IN clear
ine the mystery
Sister of Mrs. Post.
Countess iu Pe-zics is the sister -
Mrs. Charles Post. of New York. She
is the daughter of a Frenchman, Cen
eral Count de Trohriaud, who fought Tor
the Union cause I'm the American civil
war. After the war Ee remained In the
United states and married a Miss Mason
The present Countess du Perzics in her
earIv years married lawyer named
EuTuett Stears. After his death sne
married Count du PeTzics. reEilding his
battered cCat-Cf-ams with her income
Of $4,000 a year
NJ Greger has resigned his diplo-
matte p0eition as the result OF the scan
r1I in which me has been involved. He
savs tbat IL BE- his intention TO move
the United States as soon as his honor
has been cleared Of the charge made
against him,
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
LEAVES ESTATE TO HIS WIDOW

fered for probate. The document is dat.
ed September 30. 1901. and by il he
leaves his entire estate 10 mis- wife
Caroline Appich. who is also named as
eNeCutriX
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
ss.so, Special Labor Day Excursions,

To Old PIT. Norfolk and Y. Beach. Sat,
Sept. /. and by day, Sun, Sept. 2 via
Nor. & Wash. st'r's. ROund-trip tickets,
$3.50; good till Sept. 3. See ad. page 5.
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
SURGEON GETS $4,000
FOR VANDERBILT CASE

NEW YORK. Aug. Z9.-It pays 10 be
a surgeon general to the 400" OF
course the matter of fee is the private
concern of patient and physician-un-
less it gets into the courts. but it is in
ferred that DIT. W. T. Bull received for
the recent operation on Mrs. Vanderbilt
the neat sum of $1,000
The Washington times., 1906-08-29

Try c. & S. Famous Velvet Kind,
Pure Cream Ice Cream, AT druggists.
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
The Most Exquisite Flowers

the choicest specimens Erowu~are al
ways 10 be had fresh az GUIDES l2lf 7 81.
The Washington times., 1906-08-29

Sz.75 Luray Caverns and Return,
Including transfer and admission 20
Caverns. from Baltimore & Ohio station
S.05 a. N. Sunday. September 2. Leave
Luray p. m. same day.
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
The Office Of Executor or Trustee

Under wills is accepted by Union Trust
Co.. 1914 + ST. Ask for booklet of inform
alton on wills. Gratis on application.
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
GAY SPEED LAW VIOLATORS
PRETEND THEY ARE DOCTORS
Garry Satches in Their Automobiles and Tell Minions Of
the Law They Are Hurrying to the Bed
side of Suffering.

than a walk. soon found that my ar
gument fell on deaf ears. No explana-
tion was accepted and IN the space Of
five minutes he imposed a very eXces-
sive fine and then smiled. licked his
chops and waited for the next unfor-
tuuate.
A physician has no more show in an
automobile than q feather in a red-hOt
furnace His honor knew thar he had
heard two words during the course OF
the trial. speed and automobile, and
that whenever these two words came
together IL was necessary 10 impose
fine on some one Previous 10 my case
three coloTed men were tried for fast
driving The admitted that they had
been drinking and were driving a poor
horse at the rate OF twenty miles an
hour. 1t took three policemen 10 catch
them, after a very hot chase, and his
honor imposed a fine Of S.. ] was fined
$50 If this isn't carrying the black
mans burden ] don't know what is
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
Imposed Excessive Fine.

His honor sat upon the bench listen
ing TO the narrative with the eagerness
and attentiveness Of a boy listening 10
a fairy tale. / took the stand In my
own behalf and tried 10 explain in an
intelligent. manner TO his honor why
physician. when called upon Ia an
emergency case, should go a little faster
The Washington times., 1906-08-29
Where Are Equal Righrs7

Where are the equal rights Of citizen
ship2 What right has any one TO say
that the law was made for part Of the
people. 1t seems TO me that such ad-
ministration Of justice is enough 70
give the Goddess Of Liberty an attack
Of acute Indigestion. How Is any one
going to get justice under such condi-
tions? / think it utterly impossible. His
honor says the municipal government
can break the law. the railroad wagons
can break the law but We, the tax
payers and supporters of the govern
ment. cannot pursue our legal occupa-
ton without Interference
o. MILTON Il. PROSPERI, NJ. D.
Washington. Aug -.