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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
YOUNG THIEVES
LEFT BOOTY
BEHIND THEM

A number OF foung men who planned TO
get away with considerable silverwarc,
which they had selected from the stock
OF the metropolitan Manufacturing COM
pany. 1873 Washington street. last night,
at about II O'Clock, were seen -wefh
selecting the goods and arranging them
. IN a pile in the rear OF the store by John
O'Gara, an employe at l3l Washington
street
While O'Gara was watching the young
men, one of chem. with the assistance of
companion, attempted TO crawl out or
the transom above the door in the rear
OF the store which is large enough TO per-
NIT OF a man going through IT. but a
difficult job. as the doors OF the store
have big glass panels.
O'Gara shouted 10 the man who pro
truded his had through the transom that
he would All him fun OF lead II he ven
tured 10 come out any father ano with
that the three young men inside look
alarm and ran TO the front OF the store.
OGara told a young man he saw on
Martha street 10 watch that entrance and
give an alarm II tho men inside attempt
ed that exit and then rushed --5unu TO
the Washington street entrance.
The young man promised TO DO as
OGara requested. but was evidently
lookout" +" for the gang swarmed over the
rear door transom and escaped capture
A description OF the three young men
who were seen inside the store was given
20 the police by OGara
When the manager OF the store looked
over the stock this morning nothing was
found missing. with the exception or -
two-cent stamps and hve pennies taken
from the money drawer.
-Four silver table dishes, with other
small pieces OF ware. were found IN the
rear OF the store on the floor.
An examination OF the doors showed no
attempts 10 force an entrance and all
were found locked this morning. lt n
thought that the youths secured entrance
by the rear transom.
The store carried a general stock ~
house furnishings and the dishes taken
from a display cabinet were worth $3.50 TO
$40 each
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23

ON DIVORCE LAWS
ARE ADOPTED

Washington Feb. 23.-Before finally ad-
journng last night the congress on Uni
form Divorce Laws for the several states
adopted the following resolution which
seeks to make even more stringent. the
laws pertaining to the migratory" char
acted OF divorces:
Each state should adopt a statute en-
bodyng the principle contained I'm the
Massachusetts, act which is as follows:
"If an lnhabitant Of this commonwealth
goes into another state or country. 20
obtain a divorce for cause which occur
red here while the parties resided here or
for a cause which not authorize a divorce
by the laws OF this common nwealth, n di-
vorce so obtained shall be OF no force or
effect I'm this commonwealth
A resolution was also adopted providing
that fraud or collusion I'm obtaining or
attempting 20 obtain divorces should be
made statutory crimes by the criminal
code"
The report OF the committee on reeoiu.
tion on the subject OF marriage licenses
and marriages was covered by a resolu-
tion, which declared: That while the con-
gress docs not regard the consideration
OF marriage ws az within the purview
OF the call under which it assemblies, II
desires 10 express its earnest hope that
some suitable effort be made by some
other body TO secure uniform marriage
laws and especially uniform maria ge
license law and II would respectfully
recommend the matter 20 the consider
alton of the commissioners on uniform
state laws
It was further recommended that the
necessity for annual collection aud publi-
cation OF statistics on divorce would
greatly assiet him I'm combating the d.
vorce evil At present but II states com
pile such staSetics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
THE NANTUCKET
L|GHTSH|P IS
STILL ADR|FT 7

The officers OF the drifting lightship con-
tinued TO maintain wireless telegraphy
communication with the station at the
training station. At o'clock a message
was received stating that at that hour
tho lightship was Is miles southwest of
her station. There was no occasion for
alarm and tho captain said that as soon
as the weather and the sea moderated he
would return and take up his anchorage
on the shoals
An hour later another message was re-
ceived announcing that his position was
practically unchanged and giving the de-
tails of the accident which set the light
ship adrlft. The anchor chains. the mes
sage said. had broken below the water
line and the weather conditions made IL
impossible 10 remedy the accident AT once.
The lightship at Newport sent addl-
tional messages later. one sent at $3.50
a. IN. said:
Still drifting. Wind northeast. As
miles an hour
At 1880 the lghtship sent the brief wire
less message:
Nothing doing
No anxiety is felt for the vessels safety
and II is expected that as soon as the
weather moderates she Will pick up her
anchors.
At 1880 the naval wireless station re-
ceived the following message from the
Twenty miles southwest by south
from station Sea very high Will not
get to station until tonight, II then"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
TURKEYSCOUNCIL OF MINISTERS
DISCUSSES SITUATION AT YEMEN

Constantinope Feb. . An extraordi-
nary meeting OF the council OF ministers
has been summoned 10 confer with the
sultan at the Yildiz Palace and deal with
the situation an Yemen. Turkish Arabia
The hitherto localized rovole I'm Yemen
against Turkish rule has been famed into
a more widespread rebellion by n war
like proclamation of Sheik Mahomed
Yashi A number OF tribes have Joined
the rebel sheik and the encounters with
Turkish troops which have taken place
az various points. indicate that the situa-
tiou IL critical.
Turkey Is embarrassed by tho objection
~ the troops 90 go 90 Yemen. Further
reinforcements which were on their way
there mutinicd on board transport In
the Rcd Sea early this week and refused
20 do any duty until they received their
arrears OF pay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
ALLEGED FAKE CLAIM
ON TRIAL IN COURT

The trial OF Andrew ] McGodrick,
Rhode Island company. plaintin. for OBJ
tanning $3.50 from that company by means
Of an alleged false affidavit made Nov 10,
last year. In connection with trolley car
collision Oct. 81, In which defendant
claimed 10 have been ruptured and by
means OF the affidavit secured n settle
ment from the company for $3.50. com,
menced In the Sixth district court this
morning and at 2 o'clock was still In ses-
sion. Thomas Holton. counsel for de-
fendant
Tn opening the case Attorney Barnefeld.
conducting the prosecution, read several
counts which he hoped to establish and
alleging that McGodrick's claim OF sus-
tanning n rupture while on the rear OF the
car was trumped up. that he was not on
the rear OF the car. as he claimed In affi-
davit. and that he had been suffering
from a hernia two years
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
MUNICIPAL COURT.

The following cases came before Judge
Sphinx in the municipal court today.
Estate OF Roger j. McGrath. John
Doran was appointed administrator. The
bond was fixed at 5000
Estate OF Ella J. Leland. Henry l..
Thompson was made administrator. The
bond was 500.
Estate OF George H. Haswell, Guy Met
calf was appointed admins traitor. The
bond was fixed NJ $500
In the case OF Edwin fngraham. the list
OF claims was ordered recorded.
In the case OF Martha NJ. Draper, the
claim ~ appeal was filed.
Estate OF Fulton q. Allan. William NJ
Allen was appointed guardian. with bond
at 500.
Estate ~ Everett w. Allan. William NJ.
Allan was appointed guardian. with bond
OF 800.
Estate OF Mary NJ Tinkhan. inventory
was accepted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
BARGE TlPT0N DAMAGED
IN COLLISION WITH SCHOONER

Vineyard Haven, Mass. Feb 23.--The
three-masted barge Upton. from Newport
News for Boston. In tow OF tug Eureka.
fouled the five-masted schooner I. Charl-
ton Henry IN Vineyard sound today at the
entrance TO this harbor The big i've
master was at anchor. at the QUITE en-
trance TO the harbor on her way 10 Boston
from Baltimore
The Tipton's mainmast and mizzen-
mast were broken of close 10 fhe deck
and the pilot house was demolished. while
the big jibboom and headgear were cai
red away as were the cutwater and bow
spirit.
when the accident occurred the Eureka
was passing the entrance 90 the ha-bcr
with the harges Upton. STAFFORD and
Havana. The barges were Immediately
brought 20 anchor and an examination Of
the two injured vessels was made. n was
not believed that either Of these sustained
serious damage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
CAR RAN INTO HIS HOUSE,
GRAVEllN SUES FOR $1,000

Before a Jury IN Judge Tanners court
was begun today tho trial OF the euit OF
Fred y. Gravelin against the Rhode ISL
and company. Plaintiff owns house NJ
the corner OF Fountain and Japonica
streets in Pawtucket and the surved
tracks OF the defendant corporation are
very close 90 this house
on March Z. 1905. at $40 A. m a car
left tho tracks and dashed into the eide
OF Mr.. Gravelli's house. smashing the
windows. tearing down the plasterinR,
breaking down pillars and putting the
house generally out OF plumb.
The jury went on n view as soon as
counsel FOR the plaintiff made his open
ing statement The amount sued for II
5000
John ! Fitzgerald is counsel for Mr.
Gravelin and Alonzo r. Williams repre-
sents the defendant corporation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
NATIONAL PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
PARTY ORGANIZED AT FRESNO

Fresno. Cal. Feb. 23-The National
Public Ownership party was formed at a
convention called here yesterday for that
purpose a party executive committee OF
seventeen members was chosen with r.
p Nicholas Of San Francisco. as chair
man and John Murray OF Los Angeles. rs
oecretary and national headquarters were
established at Los Angeles The execu-
tive committee adjourned 60 meet az tho
call ~ the chairman and that call will bo
made within a few weeks
Calls for national convention and for
. state convention Of persons desiring 60
snillate with the new party arc also 20
be made
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
BROWN N-CAhlLl WEDDING
WAS A PRIVATE ONE

The wedding % Mary Florence Brown
10 John Cabin took place yesterday after
noon az g. Manning street Rev Robert
B. Parker rector OF ST. James Episcopal
church. performed the cercmon'
7 he wedding was n private anair and
Jriy few rclauvc- ma friends wore
present T. r. Eddy acted a. best man
a. Miss Maria Brown. Tho BRIT = sister.
was bridesmaid. The coup viii crIuy
n tour through the south. after which
they will make their home at -D Plelsan:
stfcet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
ARRAIGEED FOR STEALING
FROM THE UNITED STATES

The prisoners taken in connection with
the roberies at the Newport Naval Sta
tion where some brass hxings and scraps
belonging 20 the United states govern
ment were taken and sold. wore brought
before Commissioner Cross this morning
for arraignment
They waived examinations and were
held In ball for their appearance ln court
Those arTaigncd this morning Vnre WolR
Smith. David GinberE and James Sulli-
van. They were held in 1880. $500 and
300. respectively. 10 was thought that
ell three would obtain the necessary Sc
curitles but up 20 3 O'Clock the only one
of the trio 20 secure a bondsman WAS
James Sullivan He secVrity was Timothy
Sullivan OF Newport.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23

The distance to the ground from his
1eroh aloft was fully S5 feet and from
the injuries 20 the skull Il Is thought that
the man may have lost his balance in ef-
fecting change in position and pitched
headlong 10 the ground below.
Sullivan was working with other men In
a gang under Foreman Charles Swan
son OF the Narragansett Electric Lighting
company The men were strung out along
the street working on different poles.
John r. Boyle and "A number OF rail-
road men carried Sullivan to German
Brothers undertaking room, Wickenden
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
CREDITORS OF JOHN B. WATSON
AND LESTER |. BEkMAN MEET

The first meeting OF tho creditors ~
John b. Watson was held this morning
az 10 o'clock Wendell W. Crane was APP
pointed trustee with bond AT $50
The first meeting Of the creditors of
Lester s Beamau was held this morning
az II o'clock
Wendell W. crane was made trustee,
and the bond was fixed at 500
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23

street. and Or. Campbell. whose office is
near by, responded promptly to a sum-
mons.
He did what he could for the man while
awaiting the arrival of the ambulance
and Rev Father Coleman OF St Joseph
church was summoned TO the mans side
and gave aid as best he could. DR.
Campbell states that when he arrived the
man was dead.
Captain Murray OF the Third station
was notified and he i'm turn. notified
Medical Examiner Pegram who gave per.
mission for burial.
Sullivan leaves n wife and two children
aged "a months and four weeks. re.
spectively.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
SENT TO FARM FOR
N0N-SUPPORT OF FAMILY

William ~ Capron. 90 Baxter street.
was sen,snced IN the Sixth District court
this morning TO six months 90 the farm
for non support Of his wife and four chill
dren. the eldest ten years OF age
Captain Merrill told the court that Ca
prom worked a little and when he did work
little Of the money went for his fsmilys
eurport
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23

The new clerk noted at Judge Reuek-
errs right hand I'm the district court room
on Fountain street this morning Is George
McKinnon. the well-known clerk in the
civil division OF the Sixth district court
on North Main street. who has held that
position several years very capably. The
increased number of days In the civil
division side made n necessary for clerk
McKinnon 90 come over 20 the criminal
dlyJsion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
SUPERVISING INSPECTORS
HAVE C0NClU UDe0 lkB0RS

washington. Feb 29.lThe board Of
supervising inspectors OF steam vessels
whic hhas been in session here for the
past month. has concluded It's labOrs.
IL was stated at the department ~ COM
merce and labor today that the board
IN it's report which will be submitted next
week makes number OF recommenda-
tions for the hetterment OF steamboat
aaviRation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
GERMAN TARIFF
BILL PASSES
THE RE|CHSTAC

Berlin, Feb. 2S.-The Relchstag today
by large majority passed the final read
ing of the bill providing for the extension
Of Germanys reciprocal tarir rates TO
the United states.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
FALL FROM ELECTRIC
LIGHT POLE CAUSES
ms TANT DEATH

s@e:ta 800
q VIM
& skulw crushed In n
man o
nadvertant
q part Of sullivan
ing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
THE COTTON MARKET

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wfre=of EDWARD =. SHELDON &
CO. Bankers and Brokers. Room pa
Ranigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
FINANCIAL
SAVINGS Department

A dividend at the OF PER CENT. PER ANNUM
is payable to depoors the Savings Department on and
after January I6 1906 Deposits received before the
10Th OF ANY MONTH draw interest from the first
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-23
MARKET
REPORTS.
new YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported for The News over the pri-
gate wire OF EDWARD =. SHELDON &
CO., Bankers and Brokers, Room pa.
Banigan Building.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-08-22
A NEW TREATMENT AT THE
ALMA SPRINGS SANITARIUM.

The Electric Light Bath has been re-
Gently installed at this institution.
Actual experience and special investiga-
tion have proven the superior efficacy of
the electric light treatment for certain
conditions Much of the beneficial effect
which has been found to accrue from
this treatment is known to be produced
by the chemical effect of the electric
rays eminating from the lights i'll the
bath. 1t is especially useful in rheuma-
tic and equity conditions, skin troubles
and other various affections where ELI
through the skin is desired.
The new apparatus in the institution
is of the latest patent and the treatments
will be given in most scientific method.
The treatment is absolutely safe, refresh
ing and beneficial.
Price, s1.O0 per treatment.
ALMA SPRINGS SANITARIUM.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-08-22
IN BIG SUGAR MERGER.
Alma Company Taken over by Combine
of Large Plants of the State.

\ recent issue of the Detroit Free
Press contained an announcement of
the formation OF a great sugar
merger which will take over the
Alma Sugar Co. and seven other
plants. The articles reads as fol-
lows:
Through the filing of articles Of
incorporation at Lansing Friday of
the Michigan Sugar Co., there sprang
into legal existence the largest in
dustrial enterprise in the state of
Michigan. The articles were filed
by Charles B. Warren, of the legal
firm of Shaw, Warren Cady & Oaks.
The new company was organized
for the purpose Of taking over the
plants Of the Alma Sugar Co, two
plants OF the Michigan Sugar Co. at
Bay City, Saginaw Valley Sugar Co.
at Saginaw, Sebewaing Sugar Co.,
Pcninsular Sugar Co. at Caro-, Sanilac
Sugar Co. at Croswell, and the Ger
man-American Sugar Co. at West
Bay City
While the nominal capitalization OF
the company is $62,5OO, the capital
will, however, be increased to $12,-
100000, as the plants are taken over.
The directors of the new company
will be \. w. Wright, Charles B.
Warren, w. c. Mcmillan, Gilbert w.
Lee, George B. Morley, Arthur Hill,
Henry b. Joy, ~ B. Bradley w
L. Churchill, w. T. Knowlton, Thos.
\. Harvey, William H. Wallace,
Capt. Benjamin Boutcll, Watts S.
Humphrey
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-08-22
MADE A SMALL HAUL.
Burglars Entered Joseph Rays Residence
saturday Night-Stole "a Revolver.

Burglars broke into the residence of
Joseph Ray last Saturday night and thor
roughly ransacked the lower part of the
house. They carried away a revolver, a
small pearl handled knife and the keys
of all the outside doors.
The thieves gained entrance to the
house through the bath room window on
the first floor They opened a secretary
and went through every drawer and
pigeon hole, pulling the contents all out
on the floor. The revolver and knife
were found in the secretary. The side
board was searched but nothing was taken
from it. Before departing the burglars
helped themselves to some eatables that
they found in the ice chest.
Mrs. Joseph Ray was alone in the
house. She slept upstairs and was not
awakened by the robbers. The next
morning she found many burned matches
scattered about, showing that the in
truders were not very cautious about
their work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-08-22
OBITUARY.

Died, at her residence near Riverdale.
Mich, Mrs. Robert Carpenter, Eleanor
Belknap) in the sixty-ffth year of her
age. She was born in Trafalgar, Canada,
December s, IS4I, was married to Robert
Carpenter, January 20, 1861, and with
him removed to Michigan in 1865 and
until last autumn was resident of Alma.
She is survived by her husband and two
children, Mrs. Allen Hazleton, of Alma,
and Stephen J. Carpenter, of Memphis,
Mich. and an adopted daughter, Mrs.
Barney Snyder, of Pine River township.
Her two brothers, +. l.. Belknap and J.
II. Belknap, reside at Alpena and Bay
City respectively.
Mrs. Carpenter was a faithful and con-
sistent member of the Baptist Church of
Alma. Her fidelity to her religious duties,
her regular contributions to the support
of the Gospel at home and abroad, as
we'll as the sweet Christion spirit which
endeared her to the entire church mem-
bership, will make her loss deeply felt
and render fragrant her memory Fun
eral services were conducted at the home,
OH Friday the 18th inst, by Rev. n. 7.
Hafer, of Vergennes, VI. Ia former pastor
of the Alma Baptist Church) and inter
ment made i'll the cemetery near River
dale
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-08-22

dispute i'll regard to the payment for
a job OF chopping Mr.. Norton once
engaged in a trial of craftsmanship
with the man by whom he had been
employed. Fifty-one rods were meas
ured off and a target was set up on
a tree. Little Billy" put three bull
let's within an inch of the bulls eye,
while his rival failed to even hit the
tree.
In spite of his age Mr.. Norton is
still as active as many a man 10 years
younger. He is in full possession
of all his faculties, can read fairly
well without spectacles and takes a
keen interest in all the ordinary al
fairs of life. His remarkable vigor
he attributes in large measure to his
total abstainance from the use of to-
bacco or liquor during his whole life.
His father and grandfather were
both over 100 years old at the time
of their death and there is every rea-
son to believe that Mr.. Norton will
the family record for longc-
witty
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-08-22
SELLING LIQOUR TO MINORS.
Peter Martin and George Brown Had
Examinations Yesterday.

Peter Martin and George Brown ap-
peared i'll Justice Chadwick S court yester-
day morning for their examination on
the charge of selling liquor to minors.
Ollie Worden and Bartlett Van Valken-
berg, were the witnesses for
the complainantss Some weeks
ago the lads secured a quantity of
beer and absorbed it with unhappy results.
Becoming involved with several others
in a free-for-all fight Worden was
arrested. Yielding to the persuasion of
their mothers and Deputy Sheriff Button
the boys told where they obtained the
liquor, Worden claiming that he bought
his portion from Peter Martin, while Van
Valkenberg declared that George Brown,
bartender in Martin saloon, had sold
him an equal amount on the same evening.
AT the examination yesterday, T. w.
Whitney appeared for the defendants and
Prosecuting Attorney Salter represented
the people.
Van Valkenberg made so many conflict
ing statements in giving his testimony
that the prosecuting attorney dismissed
the case against Brown, showing much
disgust with the witness. Worden's story
was more straightforward and although
Martin fatty denied everything the lad
said, Mr.. Salter decided to continue the
case. An adjourned examination will be
held September II and i'll the meantime
both attorneys will seek to obtain more
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-08-22
VISITED CAMP BEN HARRISON
Robert smith Back from indianapolis.
Met Old Comrades

Robert Smith arrived home Saturday
night from trip to Detroit, indianapolis
and Niagara Falls. At indianapolis he
attended the encampment Of the Michigan
National Guard. Among the soldiers
there were several former members of the
5oth L. 5. Volunteer Infantry, the regi-
ment in which Mr. Smith served in the
Philippines. 1t was the first time he
had met his old comrades since the regi-
ment was mustered out and the few days
he spent with them were the most enjoy
able of his entire trip.
Mr.. Smith arrived at Fort Ben Harri-
son, where the encampment was held,
the day after the hard storm which
nearly demolished the camp. The heavy
rain had made the camp sea of deep
clay mud and for a time the life of the
militiamen was rendered miserable. But
they endured all their hardships good
naturedly, seeming to feel that their un-
pleasant experiences were only part of
real soldier life which they should to
become familiar with.
The citizen soldiers. especially those
who had entered the service recently,
gained much benefit from being among
the regulars, SO Mr.. Smith says. Having
the advantage of longer and more thor
ough training the regular troops could
teach raw national guardsman many
lessons in the military art.
Ludington, where the soldiers gathered
last year, has many advantages over Indi-
annapolis as a site for camp. The
weather does not get so extremely warm
there as it was while the Michigan men
were at indianapolis and the effects of
rain are not felt so long at Ludington on
account of the sandy soil. However, Mr..
Smith thinks that the soldier boys en-
joyed their outing this summer quite as
much as at any time previous.