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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

of the recent large affairs the mistress
of a handsome Park avenue home was
entertaining several hundred guests in
honor of a popular couple who were
married last fall. It was musical
evening and the program, most de-
lightful one, was to be followed by an
elaborate supper, when the hostess was
called from the drawing room to hear
the direful news that the caterer had
fallen down the cellar ->stairs and
broken her leg. It was a more than
awkward situation, but the hostess met
it ably and none of her guests knew
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

what she had to contend with, for the
supper was served as planned after the
sufferer had been made comfortable
and sent home in an ambulance.
Mrs. Horace Danforth Dickinson and
Mrs. Margaret J. Dickinson have cards
out for a reception which they will
give Thursday afternoon, Jan. "a, from
until o'clock at the home Of Mrs.
H. D. Dickinson in the Imperial. The
guest Of honor will be Mrs. William
Hastings Dickenson, bride of De-
cember. Mrs. Dickinson, you remem-
| Der, was Miss Helen Watzke. #
Mrs. r. H. Newton will entertain at
an informal bridge whist party Friday
at her apartments in the Hampton on
Blaisdell avenue. This is one Of a
number Of small affairs Mrs. Newton
is giving.
: Mrs. John F. Wilcox will be hostess
at an informal luncheon in Donaldson g
tearooms, followed by theater party
Wednesday afternoon in honor OF Mrs.
| @. A. Couch.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Rand gave q
small dinner Wednesday evening at
their home on Franklin avenue for Rev
Phabius Smizeley, rector Of the Chicago
North Side Episcopal church. Covers
were laid for ten. Mr.. Smizeley is 8
cousin Of Mrs. Rand, and was q guest
at the Rand home for week. 49,. -
The Rands are planning delightful
trip to Honolulu and will probably
leave the latter part Of the month 70!
Chicago, where they will meet Miss Re
becca semple. Miss Semple, Kennetl
Rand and William Semple will accom-
pany them on the two months trip.
| Miss Florence Wells Of Oak Grow
street entertained a small group Of tn
younger people at a dancing party Fri
day evening at her home.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

How people are fitting. This is the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

Miss Florence Wells Of Oak Grove
street entertained small group Of the
younger people at dancing party Fri
day evening at her home.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-14

With the big society event of the
college year, the Junior ball. only four
weeks away, the members Of the as
ISOLATION are busy with plans to make
the dance of Feb. 8 memorable affair.
The important question Of music has
been decided and the program will be
played by the Fort Smelling band,
which furnished music for several more
formal affairs in the twin cities this
season, the charity ball at the Audi.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
GRANT PRESENTED NO
DEFENCE IN DIVORCE CASE

Judge Brown today heard the divorce
case of Maud f.. Grant VS.. Charles b.
Grant. Mrs. Grant charged her husband
with extreme cruelty. Her husband put
In no testimony and she was given decis-
ion and also the custody of her child and
81 a week alimony.
Is as applicable when the appointment is
left TO the state
AS / stated the whole theory OF these
state commissions does not appeal TO me
at all, for that very reason. and II takes
the appointing power out OF the place
most concerned.
Take n church for example. IL is one
in which the minister keeps most OF its
men in his congregation at work most OF
the time that succeeds best you viii, find
The same principal VIII apply in the
towns and cities.
or course our theories are sometimes re-
futed the governor stated, and cited the
example of friend Of his IN neighbor-
ing state who announced himself as unai-
terably opposed 10 the idea OF government
by state appointed commissions. and vet
the friend admits that Is the only way
that has been found 20 control Boston
Luke Kavanaugh Is attorney for the
petitioner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
THE CHINESE COMMISSIONERS
CALLED ON SECRETARY ROOT

Washington. Jan. 24--The imperial
Chinese commission sent TO this country
by the emperor OF China to study Ameri-
can social. political and Industrial con-
ditions arrived here yesterday from Chi
cago. The leaders OF the commissioners
are Tuan Fang, the governor Of the
Shansi province. and Tan Hing Tse. one
OF China's leading scholars. Prof jerks
OF Cornell university will look hfter the
interests OF the visitors while In this
country.
At l.25 o'clock yesterday afternoon the
two principal delegates of the comnns.
sion. 1uan Fang and Tai Huan Tso,
called at the state department TO pay
their respects 20 Secretary Roct. They
wclo n companied by Mr.. DENLY. chiet
clerk OF the department. by Prof. jerks,
two secretaries and three members Of
theIr suite.
sir Crentung Lang Cneng the Chinese
muistcr, acted as interpreter for the
ranking member OF the commission. who
made a brief address TO the secretary.
expressing on behalf Of the commission
ers their pleasure at being In this coun-
try and the hope that they would learn
much OF benefit TO take home TO their
countrymen.
The secretary attested to the great re-
spect he had for Cnhia and said that the
hearty welcome already extended 10 them
was I'm keeping with the true sentiment
in this country toward China.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
HOUSE.
#a-Gahai

With a rule prepared allowing general
debate on the statehood bill until three
o clock tomorrow and with an unusually
full attendance of members the statehood
fight opened in the house today with ten
sion at high pitch.
Mr.. Dalzell presented the rule which
had just been agreed upon by the rules
committee. When II had been read Mr..
Dalzell, after consultation with Mr.. Will
liams the minority leader, asked unani-
nous consent that debate should be for
one and one-half hours be allowed Oh the
rule. This was agreed to and Mr.. Dalzell
stated that II the rule had been adopted
a vote on the bill would come tomorrow.
Mr.. Williams stated that the rule denied
TO the house the right 20 vote on the ques-
ton OF admitting the four territories
separately. II was holding n whip over
the house, compelling IL 10 agree to admit
Arizona and New Mexico as one state
which was undesirable
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
tx I FRA.
In O'CLOCK.
FLOOD
FOLLOWS
RAINST0RM

Weston, w. Va. Jan "a heavy
wind and rain storm. resembling a water
spout and causing damage TO property
that will reach several huntred thousand
dollars passed over the southeastern
portion OF this state yesterday. flooding
rivers and carrying away bridges, houses
end many million feet OF valuable tim
bor. a report that 10 lives were lost
has not been confirmed.
In Richmond the wator rose three
feet In the waiting room Ne tile passen-
ger station The Baltimore g. Ohio's loss
Is estimated at S15 600. The water came
up so suddenly that people had 10 wade
waist deep out OF their homes 10 the
higher hands.
over IL miles OF the Hily river and
Addison railroad was completely washed
away between Union and Webster
Springs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
MR.. LODGE
ADDRESSES
THE SENATE

Washington. Jan. 24,--The senate met
today with the general understanding
that the subject OF foreign relations would
again be the principal topic OF discussion
and in anticipation Of an interesting oc
casion the galleries were well filed when
the senate was called TO order. Mr..
Lodge, who yesterday gave notice OF a
speech for today. was early In his seat
preparing to proceed as soon as the
routine business should be disposed OF.
Mr.. Lodge was recognized at 1880 and
Immediately began the discussion Of the
Moroccan and Dominican questions.
He began by expressing his dsappro-
baton of the open discussion OF foreign
questions, but admitted the uselessness
OF attempting to keep his questions en-
tirely within executive sessions unless all
senators are greed on the policy 70 be
followed.
Mr.. Lodge discussing the Monroe Doc
trine said we ought not TO even allow a
foreign power temporary occupation OF
territory on this continent. He was will
ing TO admit that the collection OF debts
was not a part OF the Monroe Doctrine. He
did not like the present situation, but
would prefer II TO allowing European pow
ers TO take possession OF the customs
houses OF Santo Domingo.
Mr.. Lodge declared that we could not
permit foreign powers 10 take possession
OF ports and harbors I'm the Caribbean sea
which guarded the approach TO the Pana-
Nraa .aI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24

POLICE
SEARCH FOR
PLOTTERS

Paterson, n, j., Jan. A.-The police OF
this city today continued a search for ac-
compliSes in ths~plot 10 assassinate Gov
ernor Pennypacker OF Pennsylvania, Cow
ernor Pattison of Ohio and other leading
men, which was unearthed near Mononga-
hea, Pa, yesterday.
Information has been sent here that let
ters. which were found at Baird, Pa, yes
terday named among other intended VIC
Tins, both OF these governors, and bore
the Paterson, n. j., postmark. Some OF
these letters were apparently sent from
an organization known as Liberia So
ciologia, located at 495 Madison avenue
this city.
The house at this number on Madison
avenue is the only one i'm the block. The
only occupants found In It today were
two Italian silk weavers and their fam
lilies Both these men told the police that
they had no knowledge Of society called
Liberia Sociologia or OF the letters said
to have been found at Baird, Pa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
WORK OF
RESCUE
begun

Bellingham. Wash. Jan. A-Last night
the salvage steamer Salver from Victo-
ria, reached the scene OF the wreck CT the
Valencia, according to a special dispatch
10 the Herald but had TO stand by until
daylight, being unable TO render assist
ance 10 the survivors during the night.
The work is now progressing
A heavy fog is deterring the rescue
work at the scene OF the wreck OF the
steamer Valencia. The weather is very
thick with a tremendously heavy sea.
though the wind has died down Lineman
Logan who left Cape Beale last nigh for
the scene Of the wreck 10y the land trails
has not returned, and II cannot be learned
whether the steamer survived the south
west gale, which when the last person
left the wreck yesterday threatened 20
break up the vessel
At that time there were over 100 per-
sons huddled together on the saloon deck
with seas occasionally breaking over the
deckhouccs and threatening to sweep
them away IL Is feared az Cape eBale
that the rescue steamers can do little
during the heavy fog. At S:45 A. m. two
steamers were reported passing otter
Point. 20 miles from here. inward bound.
At n. m. a party left the Bamheld Creek
cable station en- route 20 the wreck No
further reports have been received from
any telegraph point on the Vancouver
Island coast OF survivors having reached
the shore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
MAINE CENTRAL TRAIN
RAN INTO A LANDSLIDE

Colebrook. n. H., Jan. PA landslide
in Hnllard Cut caused. 1t is thought by
the recent -thaM,-wreeked- passenger
train on the Maine Central Railroad yes
terday.
No lives were lost, although passengers
and train hands were severely shaken UP
by the sudden stopping OF the train.
The engine and baggage car were
thrown from the track. but the other cars
kept on the irons The accident happened
about three miles above Colebrook Village
I'm n deep cut made on the mountain side.
The train was bound from Beecher Falls.
Traffic on the line was delayed all day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24

His contemplated retirement as already
announced in the News is expected within
a few weeks. however. and there are
already men canvassing for backing for
the place which Mr.. Kendriok is 10 va
cate.
The United States Marshal has reap
pointed both his old deputies, Richmond
&. Stone and Charles c. NewhaH. and
they have qualified and secured their
commissions. SO that as yet, there is no
change In routine -ef- -pfeFt-t Of the
marshals office.
In event OF the retirement OF the pres
ent marshal. Col. u. II. Ballou and Dep
uty Marshall Newhall, whose friends each
want them TO have the office, Will come
out strongly and urge their appointment
and II is stated that there Is a strong
possibility that In case there is n change
In the Office the number ofs<leputies win
be reduced 90 one. as there is said TO be
need for but one. In addition 10 the mar
shars services.
Col. Ballou Is getting strong support
from members OF the bar and Deputy
Marshal Newhall, who Is we'll known
among the members -ef-tAe- general as
sembly. has a strong backing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
DOES NOT FAVOR STATE
APPOINTED COMMISSION.
CONTINUED from page one).


I do not think that Capitalization OF
power in state or national affairs Is good
policy on the whole, although | grant that
there are some things that the state can
take care better than the towns. and
some things that the national govern
ment is better qualified to look out for.
This talk of the placing the appoint
ments In the hands OF the city executive
is leaving a way open TO Jobs and deals.
The idea of giving the city and town
officials proper authority over their re-
spective places, and holding them up to
the full measure OF responsibility was
subscribed to by the governor when the
now well known opinion or Mayor Elisha
Dyer OF Providence was cited, I'm con-
nection with the report that was earlier
circula ted. that an attempt would be
made to give the mayor OF this city the
appointing OF the commission which the
city has 10 pay salaries 20, and which
controls what Is considered one OF its
most important departments, the police,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The saco river is now open to navi-
CATION.
The Deutschland, from Hamburg. etc.
for New York. was in communication
by wireless with the Marconi station al
Sable island when $50 miles south OF
that point at a. m. today.
The annual report OF the state commits
sioners on contagious diseases OF animals.
filed today at Augusta, Me. shows that
durin gthe past year there were 707 cattle
and horses condemned and DESTROYED
against 526 in 1904 and 273 I'm 1903. The
cattle cost. including all expenses. upon
an average OF $33.2 each. against s33ss
IN 1904. II cost TO condemn aud destroy.
including all expenses. sl2.07 each, 1s
cents more than I'm 1905. There were s6
pure blood cattle condemned and ap-
rraised.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
MANY PUBLIC REQUESTS
FROM MRS. MARY HALL

Keene. n. H.. Jan. H.-Public bequests
amounting to over $4,000, principally TO
religious organizations OF the Unitarian
denomination. are made I'm the will OF the
late Mrs. Mary r.. Hall. the widow of
William c. Hall. prominent business
man Of Boston. Aver and this city.
The estimated value OF the estate is $780,
0O0 The bequests are as follows:
First parish OF Ashby. Mass. $500; pub
lie library. Ashby. 5000; Unitarian church,
Keene 5000; First church. Keene, $500;
y. NJ c. A.. Keene. $1,000: poor OF Keene,
$1,000: public library, keene, $500; Elliot
hospital Keene. $500: Invallds' home,
keene, $500; Unitarian church, Aver,
Mass. $1,000; Sunday school at Westmin-
ster, VT. $1,000: Y. NJ. c. A, Boston. 5000;
Unitarian Sunday school OF Boston, $500;
Society for Relief Unitarian Minister'S
S50OO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
NEW CORPORATIONS

Articles or association were filed today
by Samuel Nellor. Paul A. Schwartz and
John j. Lace. JT.. all OF Burriliville, with
-sl4e- Secretary -t-f state -erarfey Bennett,
as Hawthorne mills
II will be located in BIrrillville and en-
gage In acquiring lands and all kinds OF
rights includiAng riparian and water
rights. constructing mills. sheds. houses.
etc. and shrying on a manufacturing and
merchandising business with a capital Of
10000
Edward n. Cook. Samuel sayles, Alfred
Corning. Herbert A. Watson and George
w. Potter all OF lawful age. residents OF
Richmond have filed articles OF assocIa-
tion as North End club" for mutual In
proyement and social intercourse
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
SCHOONER
WRECKED;
CREW SAFE

Portland, Me, Jan. 4.-The two-masted
schooner Triton OF Gloucester, Mass,
Capt. Levi Totman was wrecked early
today on the Richmond Island break
water of Cape Elizabeth.
The crew OF four men were rescued
without much difficulty by the men from
the Cape Elizabeth life saving station
There was a heavy fog and rough wealth
er and the schooner's bearings were lost
As she was 36 years old, 1t is probable
she will be a total loss
The schooner was bound from Boston to
Boothbay harbor with a small cargo Of
grain. She was owned by Melvin Sawyer
OF Boothbay. The Triton was built at
Essex. Mass, was II tons gross and "a
feet long
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
REPUTED DESCENDANT OF
JOHN ADAMS ARRESTED

bridgeport. Conn, Jan A-George Ad-
ans Robinson. about s. years old, who
says he Is great grandson OF John Ad-
ans. second president OF the United
states and graduate OF Harvard. II un-
der arrest here on the charge Of vagran-
cy.
lie hae told the police that he served
In the civil War as n captain of tho
Eighth Massachusetts regiment lie was
found by a policeman late last night
shabblly dressed and weak from lack OF
proper food.
He made an eloquent plea FOR HIS free
dom IN IN police court yesterday hut Il
was deemed better for HIS own good that
he be kept IN custody Tor a few days at
lCaot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow thc sun rises at 1905 a. m and
sets at 4.5i p. On. Hirh tides az Sis a. m.
and S.fj b. m.
The following vessels arrived In port
th" past "a hours
steamship Howard. chase. Philadelphia
Steamship trctau. Page Philadelphia.
Steamer Nashua, Applehy. New York
Steamer larChmont. Wilcox New York.
rug r. 4. keeler. with barges Laura NJ
keclcr. fustccna and Irwin
Tug NJ. H.. luckeulcck Norfolk. with
horFes J. u. Walker Solitaire and Annie
Smith.
Tug $. Thomas Brown. with barge sun
bury ----
Tug puccaueor. with barge pcssouE.
SAILED
Tug E A. Kcolor with bargcs W l.
Cretrau and White Rail
Tux Paul Jones light
Tug S Thomas Brown. with tow.
Schooner Grace A. Martin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
MERCURY
STEADILY
FALLING

which has prevailed throughout New Eng
land for the past three days is ended.
With a sudden freshening OF the wind,
almost 10 the proportions OF a gale last
evening and It's shifting to the northwest
accompanied NY a heavy downpour Of
rain, the temperature began 10 fall.
From 90 I'm this city, early last evening,
IL dropped steadily. and at 9 o'clock this
morning. at the weather bureau il regis
tered 80. 1t was stated at the weather
bureau that the temperature wSs expect
ed 10 continue It's downward course with
out interruption today and tonight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
B|GELQW
RESIGNED,
He SAYS

New York. Jan. 2i.-Just before leav-
ing for Washington to testify at the Pan
anna canal Investigation last night,
Poultney Bigelow confirmed the report
that he has severed his connection with
Bos ton university.
But | was not kicked out, as stated" !"
no said THAT was a joke. for i re-
signed | felt that / am not just the
KIDD Of man that university needs. and
although nothing has been said TO me on
the subject. | could see that a resigna-
ton would be a good thing.
MY resignation was mailed from New
York several days ago, and It only needs
the action OF the trustees, which will, I
beleve. be prompt TO bring my connec-
ton TO a close"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
GRAND HARBOR OF
MASTERS AND PILOTS MEET

Washington. Jan. A-The Grand Harbor
OF Masters and Pilots OF Steam Vessels OF
The Hitea-Sttte tfru supreme body OF
The Steamboat Association OF tho United
states, is holding its annual session here
today Delegates representing the steam
boat men IN every port IN the country
and from 81. Michael, Alaska, and Homo
lulu are present.
The Harbor adopted resolutions protest
Ing against the passage by congress OF
the Littlehold Anu-Pilotage bill. which n
snacted into law. the pilots declare. will
De blow TO pilotage below Cape Henry.
Va. as a. Is held this will leave II optional
with the vessel master whether he takes
. pilot or not The protest will be pre-
scented 20 congress
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
LIBERALS
gain TEN
MORE SEATS

London, Jan. A.--Lord Dalmeny. the
Earl OF Roeebery's eldest son. has been
elected to parliament from Midlothian.
Scotland. by 1000 majority In spite of the
opposition OF John Redmond. who on ac-
count Of Lord Rosebery's opposition to
home rule, ordered the Irish not TO sup
port Lord Dalmeny
Today's reports show that the liberals
have gained 10 more seats and that the
I.aborites have two additional seats TO
their credit. The totals now are:
Liberals. 300.
Unionists. 1877
Irish Nationalists, 81.
Laborites, 46.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
HEARING ON PROBATE COURT
FEES BEFORE COMMITTEE

There was a hearing before the com.
nittec on judiciary of the house after the
session today on hc MEASURE establishing
fee table in the probate courts ~ me
state. Clerks Of the probate courts ~ sew
eral cities and towns appeared and STAGED
their views on the proposed measure I'd
ward Field % this city saying that ID was
- question ---f-ru wfrTfTVT TT1 TTTng
Zee OF SIS was not too large
Mr.. Crafts Mr Thornley, Mr. Row. OF
Pawtucket and W "a. T.. Bowen of this
city the sponsor ~ tbs measure were
heard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
MARKET
REPORTS.

Opening deals In the New York stoci
Market showed further progress in the re,
covery which had set In when the market
closed last night. There we're a numhei
OF buoyant advances with Union Pacific
10000 shares selling at 1859 and 1894 COM
pared with 1873 last night. Colorado Fuel
rose an extreme two points. Canadian Pa.
cibc and Denver and Rio Grande liz,
Amalgamated Copper lh, Brooklyn Tran.
sit lh. Smelling about a point, and ST
Paul. Northern Pacific. Sugar. Allis-Chal.
mers and United States Rubber large frac.
tions. Anaconda rose ga
Slight irregularty in tho high priced
active stocks Incidental TO realizing on
the advance did not discourage heavy
buying OF a number OF the low priced
stocks. The activities OF various pools
in these stocks and the belief that they
would eventually share I'm comprehensive
plans for solidifying the great systems,
were factors in attracting the speculative
element Some OF the advances recorded
were Federal Mining ten points; Colorado
Fuel preferred. 4A; Great Northern pre-
ferred 2i3 Woolen preferred and Denver
and Rio Grande. 2, and several othe
stocks from i 10 Ia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24
NEW YORK ONCE MORE
ENJOYS MILD WINTER WEATHER

New York, Jan. 2i-The warm wave
which has given this section OF the coun-
try, a touch OF April In January was
swept out 60 sea last night by cold
brisk westerly wind and today winter pre-
vailed again though mildly.
There was a drop OF 10 degrees in the
temperature in the q hours ending al 70
O. No.. the thermometer at that time reg
isterIng 30 degrees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-24

KENDRICK
SWORN IN

John f. Kendrick has qualified In the
local L. S. court as United States mar
shal for Rhode Island. has received his
commission. according to his appointment
by President Roosevelt. which ;he United
States senate confirmed. few weeks ago.