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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
POLICE INQUIRY
THROWS LIGHT ON
CLARICHE CASE

New York. Feb c4-An interesting
sidellght OF the BeIthe Claiche murder
case, which may have an Important bear
ing on the trial OF the young French
woman who Is charged with having shot
and killed Emile Gerdron, was shown
sn the course OF a hearing before Police
Commissioner Bingham today
The hearing was an outgrowth ~ the
Claiche case. Paroman Edward T. Cody
having been charged with mixing false
statements with reference OF H.
During tho hearing. Commissioner
Bingham detected a stenographer making
complete report Of the hearing, When
ne learned that tho stenographer had
been employed FOR that purpose by the at
torneys for the defense In the Claiche
case, he directed that the notes be de-
stroyed IN his presence. and the stenog-
Iapher elected. This was done.
The charges against Cody were pre-
ferred al the request OF District Attor-
ney Jerome. who had been informed that
Cody told two other policemen that the
woman (Berthe Claichc) IS squealing Ike
n pig I'm the Toms Cody tainted on the
witness stand while testifying in his de-
dense yesterday.
when the hearing was resumed today
former Assistant District Attorney Os-
borne appeared IN Codys behalf and de-
clared that I'm his opinion. his client was
the victim OF a plot on the part OF the
district attorneys informer.
Then. through the examination OF wit
nesses Mr.. Osborne brought out informa-
sion 10 the effect that Patrolmen Billafer
and Martino. who told the story to the
district attorney, were close friends OF
Patrolman Morton, 20 whom the alleged
remark Of Cody referred
These witnesses also testified that or
ton had been intimate with Berthe Claiche
both before and after his appointment TO
the police force. Patrolman Billafer. one
of Cody's occusere. said I'm reply TO a
question by Mr.. Osborne today. that he
knew there was a suspicion that the re-
volver with which Gerdron was killed be-
longed TO policeman and that he knew
suspicion was directed towards himself
and Patrolmen artino and Morton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
ACTION ON RATE
BILL PLEASES
THE PRESIDENT

Washington. Feb. President Roose-
welt is said 10 be in excellent spirits
over the favorable report OF the Hepburn
railroad rate bill by the senate commit
tee on interstate commerce.
Several members OF the senate and OF
the house who are particularly Interested
IN rate legislation had talks with the
president today.
Senators Dolliyer and Clapp of the
senate interstate commerce committee
and Speaker Cannon and Representative
Hepburn discussed briefly the situation
with the president.
The president is greatly pleased and
offers no criticism at ALL remarked
Senator Doliver. II believe the bill VIII
pass the senate, perhaps without amend
ment IL will go through In practically
its present shape"
Is Senator 1tllman TO have CONFER
ence with the president about the oill!
II don't know about that" responded
Senator Dolliver but / do know what
the president thinks about Tillman. lie
told me 10 days ago that he regarded
Tillman az a game fighter and an honest
man"
Representative Hepburn would not dis.
cuss the rate situation, but indicated tna'
the president was gratihed that the pend,
ing measure should have been reported
favorably.
When an expression was sought from
Speaker Cannon he fenced cleverly.
Like Paul OF old he remarked, Il let
these things move me not.
Representative Townsend OF Michigan
who has been identified with the rate
legislation from the inception, said, after
talking TO the president:
THE president is happy. | cannot say
he Is perfectly satisfied. for perhaps he
might like to have had some points or
the measure in different shape. In the
selection OF Senator Tilman, Demo-
crat. 10 make the report. IL strikes me
realizing they were defeated. took this
means to slap those who were supporting
the Hepburn. The prospect Tor the
enactment OF the measure Is, ! think,
very good 4"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
MARKET
REPORTS.

The only feature in the opening dealings
in the stock market at New York today
was an extreme rise OF y on running
transactions in Union Pacific. General
Electric gained a point. Moderate frac-
tional gains were the rule. and the mar
ket came almost to a standstil within
a few minutes after the opening
The heaviness OF Reading and Consoli-
dated Gas was In contrast with strength
in Union Pacihc. outside OF the stock
in which the speculation was the largest
prices did not huctuate much. but there
was an undercurrent OF firmness that en-
couraged moderate purchases
The steady liquidation I'm Consolidated
Gas on the S-cent regulation caused a
saggng tendency In sympathy The bank
statement led To some added depression.
There were some scattered gains how
ever. Consolidated Gas yielded an ex-
treme nine points. Metropolitan Street
Railway and Peoples Gas lss and Read
ing and Northern Pacific n. The closing
was duh and heavy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Notice was received at New York today
that the Chinese government telegraph
line to Hanbow Is interrupted.
Fears are entertained at Liverpool. n.
s., for the safety OF the brigantine Mar
conf. which is overdue here from Halifax.
"a watch Is being kept along shore for
wreckage.
The schooner scylla, which went ashore
In the Strait OF Canso few days ago,
was hoated today and will be towed 10
Port Hastings y. B. IL Is thought that
she was undamaged.
The big paper mill % J. z Henry &
Sons at Lincoln. n H.. was burned to-
day. The loss Is estimated al $4,000 and
Is understood 90 he covered 10y insurance.
The steamer New York from Southamp-
ton for New York was In communication
by wireless with tho station here at els
a m, when i50 miles east OF the Nan
tucket lightship.
The Fitchburg safe Deposit and Trust
company OF Fitchburg Mass. has been
incorporated under the laws Of Massachu-
aetts. with a capital stock OF $50 OoO di.
vided into 300 shares OF the par value OF
500 each. George II. Wallace Is presi-
dent
Mrs Josephine Swami, widow OF
Thomas Swami. former governor of Mary
land. was stricken with paralysis in the
street at washington yesterday. she ala
not recover consciousness and her condi-
tion Is precarious.
The condition OF James W Alexander
formerly president OF the Equitable Life
Assurance society. who recently under
went two surgical operations at New
York continued 90 improve today, accord
ing 20 n statement given out by his son
n NJ. Alexander.
Judge Barr " the New York Supreme
oouri In Brooklyn, today handed down an
order vacatng tho temporary injunction
recently secured by Louis Seltz n tax
payer against Controller Metz. restrain
Ing him from issuing 81 600 0oo city bonds
To clear the titles OF lands granted 10
railways existing only on paper Repre-
sentative Lacey. Iowa. has introduced n
hill for forfeiture OF land grants made by
the government 20 railways under the
right OF way OF 1875. where railroads fail
ed TO build their proposed lines within nve
years after location.
In one OF the hercest handicap wrest-
ling matches ever seen az Watertown,
- y, Thomas Burns % lowell. Mas.
attempted last night 30 throw Thomas
Powers of Runalo three times IN one
hour. Burns downed HIS man several
times but Powers won by taking ad-
vantage 81 the rule that 70 part OF the
body shall be OF the met
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
ASKS THE COURT
To SET ASIDE
DIVORCE DECREE

The interesting question OF whether n
private individual can intervene In n d.
vorce cause In the same manner the rep
resentatve OF the public can do in GER
tain states. was raised by Colonel w NJ.
r. Bowen In the Superior court before
Judge Mumford today. Charles II. Al
drich, Jr, last September obtained a de-
cision in a divorce suit against his wife,
Sueeta Aldrich.
Since that time he has gone away with
one John Sherson's daughter. according
10 affdavits filed by Colonel Bowen. who
represents Mr.. Shierson. The last named
wants the decision In the divorce case set
aside because while Aldrich testified lie
had always observed the obligations OF
the marriage covenant, he. according TO
Shlerson had had child by another
woman during the existence OF the mar
riage with Mrs. Aldrich. Shierson Is no
relative OF the woman.
Colonel Bowen argued that marriage
had been held n status by the Supreme
court and the public had certain interests
In maintaining Il as such, and further.
that as the court had been imposed upon
II had the right to set aside It's de-
clsion
Judge Mumford held the case for ad-
visement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
REFUSES To WAIVE
IMPRISONMENT
IN SHEPARD CASE

Paris. Feb 24,-The ministry OF jus
tice has acted adversely on the appli-
cation OF the American authorities for
executive clemency I'm the case OF Elliot
Shepard OF New York grandson or the
late W. II, Vanderbilt who was sem
fenced Oct. 2s to three months lmprison-
ment and S20 fine and 10 pay $4,000 dam
ages 10 the parents OF Madeline Marduel.
who was killed by Mr. Shepard's auto
mobile April "a last. The fine and in
demnity were paid, but the application
sought 20 waive the Imprisonment
Further efforts IN this direction will he
made, but the governments adverse ac-
tion Is considered final.
Elliot u. Shepard whose residence in Is
Paris, arrived In New York from France.
Jan. s. 10 visit friends and so far as
known ls still In this country
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
JURY Of HONOR
V|ND|CATES A
FRENCH EDITOR

Paris, Feb "A jury Of honor has
rendered a decision in case involving
charges OF venalty during Count Boni
dc Castellanes candidacy for election TO
the Chamber Of Deputies as representa-
tive of the Basses Alpes.
The jury was composed OF Deputies
Pelletan and Pressense and Senator Gi-
rante. and the final decision was given by
the arbitrator Deputy Guyot-Dessaigne.
The decision saws that NJ. Isoad, editor
OF the Repubique Provinciale was ac-
cused OF taking certain sums or money
not 10 oppose the candidacy of Count
Bonl
The committee OF the prefecture de-
veloped certain facts which, if proved,
would have given apparent reasonable
ness TO the accusations OF vanality. Pre-
feet Droze formulated charges that M.
Isoard refused TO print articles hostile 20
Count Boni. tbut NJ Droze refused 60 ac-
cept the responsibility for the charge that
money had been paid for NJ. Isoards sup
port or neutrality.
The decision says that the charges nrst
took definite form In letter from senator
Gassier. but the evidence shows that the
senator's information was hearsay from
witnesses who now deny II or remain
mute Therefore, the decision concludes.
NJ. lsoard is absolutely vindicated from
the accusations OF venality and Is held
blameless for the non-insertion I'm this
paper OF articles hostile to Count Boni
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
WILL VOTE ON PROPOSAL TO
CONSOLIDATE ELECTRIC ROADS

Portsmouth. n. II, Feb. H-Rumors
that negotiations were under way look
ing toward the consolidation OF the Ports
mouth. Dover and York electric railway
system with the Atlantic Shore line, were
confirmed today when the former COM
panv notified it's stockholders that a
special meeting would be held at Augusta
March 2 for the purpose Of voting on the
proposed consolidation.
The deal, IL Il is completed, VIII make
possible an uninterrupted lire or street
railways. from Portland to Boston, the
plans OF the railway officials being 10
connect the only gap between the princi-
pal city OF Maine and Boston.
At the present time there Is stretcn
OF is miles between Kennebunkport ana
York Beach which Is not connected by
street railways. The Atlantic Shore line,
with 80 miles OF track, runs through San
ford and Springvale TO Cape Porpoise'
with branches to Biddeford and kenne-
hunkport. The Portsmouth. Dover ana
York road. with ~ miles OF track. runs
from this city 10 Dover with branch
line to York Harbor and York Beach,
Me and 10 South Berwick, with con-
Meeting line between Rover and YORK
peach with the consolidation OF the
two roads the holding company will have
100 miles OF trackage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
M'GOVERN'S SUICIDE DUE
TO CONTINUED Ill HEALTH

Kennebunkport. Me, Feb. 24.-Myles j.
McGovern, who yesterday shot himself in
the breast and later In the day sent for
a lawyer 10 draw up his will, died early
today.
He had become discouraged because Of
Illness He was "a years Of age. and was
not married. He was employed as a mo-
torman on a local electric line.
The fact that McGovern had inflicted a
serious wound was concealed for seveAal
hours. II was observed that he was SUI .
fering unusual pain and n physician was
called. As he was not relieved a second
physician was called later. and he dis
covered the bullet wound in the right side
OF the breast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
L0NGW0RTHS TO Be GUESTS
OF CITY OF new ORLEANS

Chicago, Feb. PA dispatch from New
Orleans says;
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth will
be the guests OF the city OF New Orleans
during the carnival season. according TO
the information received here yesterday.
They will sail from Havana tonight and
WIN reach New Orleans Monday. III the
ship be on time the entrance OF Rex into
the city will be delayed for a short time
I'm order that the ship carrying the presi-
dents daughter and her husband may
Join I'm the procession up the river.
Mrs. Longworth will arrive here in time
TO attend the ball OF the Knights OF
Pythias on Monday night and will be
one OF tho guests of honor. IL present
plans he carried out she will witness
the grand parade OF Rex from one OF
the galleries OF the club here on Tues
day night she viii be the guest of Comus
society and OF the Rex ball.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
Bee KEEPERS HEARD
AT MEETING TODAY

AT 2:30 o'clock today President II Miller
called to order the Rhode Island Society
OF Bee Keepers for the hearing of lee
ture on bee culture. The first business
of the meeting was the address OF tho
president, who gave a short talk on cul-
ture and bee life.
He started vii the early history OF bee
keeping, sketching the relations OF bees
to the ancient households He then told
OF the culture in New England and Rhode
Island. also saying that in many places
the keepers made an income on their bees
Bees could be kept in the upper rooms OF
a house. and keeping them in the upper
parts OF the houses they did not annoy
the neighbors. Bees can be inflated by
smoke or subdued.
He then told OF the methods of treating
the bees so as 10 get the full benefits
Of the cultures. there being a difference
between the treatment in the city and the
country.
Most keepers handle their bees too
much while some don't handle them
enough.
The scientific side OF beekeepng was
then touched upon. Observation hives
are necessary" he said. He then told how
TO construct an observation hive. THE
bee is not nearly so Industrious as most
people would believe" he said. 1.-The ant
would give her cards and spades and beat
her out" With a scientific hive there is
no limit TO bee study.
Mr.. Miller then treated OF disease OF
bees. He then concluded his address and
stated that the purpose OF calling the
meeting together was TO start live bee
keepers society.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
RHODE ISLAND co. IS DENIED
new TRIAL IN EARLY CASE

Judge Mumford today handed down his
decision in defendants motion for new
trial In the case OF Bernard Early We.
Rhode Island company. The motion is
denied
Plaintiff contended that he was so badly
injured in an accident and suffered 10 In
tensely that me is like a man 81 years
OF age. though his actual age Is but ~
years. ON the other hand plaintiff. ac-
cording TO the defendant was but slight
ly injured and insists that his suffering
is due 90 his advanced years and the
laborious and somewhat dissipated life
he has led.
Judge Mumford says; "Of these two
theories the jury evidently accepted that
OF plaintiff and ] cannot say that that
theory ls unsupported by the evidence,
or that II that theory Is correct the dam
ages are excessive"
The jury awarded plaintiff $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
BOY FREIGHT HOPPER"
POSSESSES QUEER BUG

Freight "hoppers' are queer birds at
times. and some of their stunts are rather
remarkable.
A boy giving his name as John Going
and age as II was arrested at the Bray
ton avenue crossing an dtaken to the
Fourth station for safe keeping. His
eccentric actions led 10 his arrest After
making signs TO passing New York trains
to stop he was seen TO run 10 the track
after they had passed and lay his head
down beside the rail and watch them as
they disappeared i'm the distance
lie told the police that he had come
here three weeks ago from Waterbury,
Conn. and was anxious to jump freight
for New York He is thought TO be
suffering from slight mental trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
JUDGE TANNER HEARS SEVERAL
MOTIONS FOR new TRIAL

Judge Tanner today heard a number OF
motions for new trial. The cases heard
were: Elizabeth Tierney VS.. Edward j.
McCaughey. executor, defendants mo-
tion. Plaintiff secured verdict for s4oD
against defendant for services rendered
his testatrix, Margaret Conlon.
William Stack VS.. New York. New Ha-
ven and Hartford Railroad company. De-
fendants motion.
Mary c. Cetenich VS.. Maggie Johnson.
Plaintiff motion for new trial denied. Suit
for alleged slander.
Eric Erickerson VS. George Coburn ap-
pellant PLAINTIFFS petition for o new trial.
This was a suit TO recover damages for
injuries due TO an alleged viscious dog. In
the district court plaintin got decision
for $50 but a jury looked at the case diff
ferently
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
STEAMER MISSING 54 DAYS
LIMPS INTO PORT ANGELUS

Seattle Wash, Feb 24-The little
Alaskan steamer Dora OF the Northwest
srn Steamship company's line which has
been missing for upwards OF nifty four
days was given M FOR lost with all on
board limped into Port Angelus. wash
yesterday, having gone 1000 miles out OF
her course. and after one OF the most re-
markable experiences on record OF the
Pacific ocean
The Dora WAS blown out to sea I'm n
herce gale from the entrance OF Cold Bay
on New Years eve and had since been
bunetted about In mid-ocean by storms
with no coal on board. She made port
with sails. All on board were well and
had plenty 20 eat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
DEMURRER OF MANvlllE co.
0VERRULED BY JUDGE BROWN

In the case OF Henry Gadoury VS.. Man
Vile company Judge Brown has overruled
I'm the superior court defendants demur-
rer 10 the plaintiffs amended declaration.
Plaintiff. aged IL years. was set To work
on a shearer in defendants mill and IL Is
claimed was not sufficiently instructed as
10 how to protect himself against certain
knives or blades that were unprotected.
That the plaintiff is clearly entitled to
recover II he sustains by evidence the
statements in his declaration is the opin-
lon OF Judge Brown. While guiding cloth
through a shearing machine Gadoury had
his hand badly hurt and sues TO recover
5000 damages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
FATHER OF GOING HAS
SHIPPED To S. AMERICA

Police Surgeon Griffin has found. in in
vestigating the story of John Going, IL,
the youthful freight jumper who was ar
rested yesterday by officers OF the Fourth
station. that the boys father. Roy Going,
had been employed by the Barker Well
company In this city, but had gone TO
New York city some time ago and after
wards shipped before the mast on a sail
port
DR.. Griffin in making efforts 10 locate
other relatives, II none can be found the
boy will be committed TO the insane
asylum, as the doctor considers him OF
unsound mind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
SIR CHARLES dixie
FAv0RS WOMAN SUFFRAGE

London. Feb. A-Slr Charles Dixie,
member OF parliament for the Forest OF
Dean Division OF Gioucestershire has ac-
lively entered the lists as champion OF the
cnfranchsement OF women and n his bill,
tho text of which was issued today. IL
adopted women may soon be sitting In the
house OF commons and peeresses be acting
as hereditary legislators In the house OF
lords
The measure provides that every man
and woman shall be qualified to vote az
parliamentary and other elections. and
that no person shall be disqualified by
sex or marriage from being n member of
either house OF parliament The bill also
proposes 10 ABOLISH university represent
atives I'm the house of commons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
PLAINTIFF GRANTED PERMISSION
TO AMEND HIS DECLARATION

Judge Brown today sustained in the
superior court defendants demurrer TO
the plaintiffs declaration In the case Of
George II Booth vs.. Harold Bdmundson.
Plaintiff was given a week TO amend
on June ~. 1906, Robert B. Booth. n
small lad. went into n cherry tree for
some cherries. IL IL claimed that the de-
fendant by shouting at the boy so scared
him that ne fell from the tree and was
mortally injured. Plaintiff sues for $1,000
damages as next OF kin 10 the deceased
Defendant denies the charges made
against him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
ARRIVALS AT The HOTELS

NEWMAN-E. G. Culley. Boston; Theo-
dore Dletz and wife Springfield. w. Nc
Vinie and wife Worcester: J Ringould.
Ithaca. ~ Y: W. J. Carlyle. Boston: w
H. Becommer. New York: William Ham
merslaz Newark. n. J.. George A. Camp
bell Boston: Frank a Chase, Worcester;
NJ Wlneburgh. New York; ~ a. Hanson.
Boston; ". / Young. Boston. j. NJ.
Marsh. Springield' J. A. Brady. Nor
wich. Conn. ~. J. Gately. Boston; Walter
j. Boyden. Beverly Mass G. clifford
Bruce. Boston. w. VI. Trask. Boston
John Golden. Boston Joseph Robinson,
Boston; Charles r. Williams, Norwich.
Conn. w. J. Stokes. Philadelphia: w. &.
Vanderlip New Haven. Conn. w. Will
liams Boston American: r. T.. Day Mel
rose. Mass NJ Singer. New York. G. l..
Cushing. New York. y Van Ness Roch-
ester. ~ IA wies. westerley; y. II. Dyer.
Westerley; Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Hath
away. maid and valet. Chicago
. CROWN TT Neuhart Pittsburgh
Ia. r. A. Dun. New York: Pred sharp
Fall River; W. A. weizel. Wichita. Kans.
A. y. Fuller. Boston; A. n Dyer and
wife. Boston: william y, Booke. Boston;
G, r. Warner. New York. r. Ralph. New
York; William Peacock. New York: Miss
Jane Jamlsou. Boston: u John Powers.
city. w. Parker. Philadelphia. Pa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
JUDGE STEARNS HEARS SEVERAL
CASES IN SUPERIOR COURT

Judge Stearns In the superior court to-
day heard the following matters; Mary A.
Williams VS.. James w. A. Williams. Petit
tior for allowance and counsel fees. Par
tres had separated once before and lived
apart for four years. They were reunit-
ed last June. but October frosts saw them
again apart. Mr. Williams was ordered 10
provide his wife with "a each week and
her counsel with SIS as "A fee.
Charles T.. Quigg VS.. Ellen NJ Quigg
heard on respondents motion for an al
lowance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
PHILIPPINE TARIFF BILL
MAY Be REPORTED NEXT WEEK

washington, Feb. Ex-senator Lodge.
chairman OF the committee on the Philip
pines, is endeavoring TO get an agree
ment 10 vote on the Philippine tariff bill
next week and IL possible To report 1t SO
that II will go TO the calendar by Thurs
day. The chairman has expressed conf
dcnce that the bill has friends enough to
prevent any proposed amendments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-24
JUDGE TANNER CONFIRMS
REPORT OF AUDITOR

Judge Tanner today confirmed the re-
port OF Auditor John S. Murdock in the
case Of Potter & Co. Inc. VS. Emma r..
sully. Mr.. Murdock found that the plain
tit was entitled to judgment against Mrs.
Sully on bill OF items furnished for 81. .327.
Plaintiff sues 10 recover for furniture
for defendants big house in New York.
She claimed the contract 90 furnish the
house was made with Mr. Suily that there
was nothing due by either her or her hus-
band