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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
HOUSE

When the Railroad Rate bill debate be-
gan I'm the house an hour to oppose the
bill was yielded TO Mr. Littleield OF
Maine
Mr.. I.ittleheld believed the pictures OF
distress on the rate question were en-
tirely too lurd. The railroads undoubt-
edly had made mistakes, but conditions
were not intolerable on the other hand,
he said. the Interstate Commerce COM
mission had made many blunders. The
proposed legislation, he believed, went
too far. and he would vote against t.
He had been willing 10 go as far as the
president had recommended I'm 1904 ana
1905 Not a member OF the house he
maintained. could say what is a reason
able rate. In the zeal with which botn
political parties We're running a legisla-
tive race they had gone far beyond he
pr, sident's desires.
remedy for nine -tenths OF rate evils.
he said now exists in all courts both
under present laws and the common law.
Under the resolution curious condition
was proposed This was combination
OF the three functions Of government, en-
ecutive, legislative and judicial In one
single body.
Mr.. Litueheld collated judicial Difficult
ties to support his contention that i'm Civ
ing the commission all these powers the
courts could have absolutely no power
of review OF any action OF the commits
sion which might he just a shade under
or less than the confiscation Of prop
crty
Mr. IAttlehed said he would demon
strate the incapacity of the interstate
commerce commission and from their own
records
And" he added. II will give them that
square deal that we hear talked OF so
much and see so little practiced."
The commission had been overruled two
thirds og the time, he said.
The bill provided seven commissioners
and made four "a quorum. and IL was pos
sihlo for the president 10 remove three
and leave all the power In the majority
q fthe remaining four. II would be then
that this dangerous power would rise up
and curse its makers.
Mr. Stevens (MinnD following, said the
huge and awful things predicted were not
contained In the bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05

$1,000 FOR
ISLANDER

A jury in Judge Tanners court this
afternoon brought in a remarkably large
verdict for a SANDER case The plaintiff.
Julietta Costello. n respected married
woman. residing near Tooleville. was
charged by Nicola D'Agostino with Grim
inal relations with her cousin. The de-
fendant set UP the truth Of the charge
as his defense.
After brief deliberation the jury which
heard the case for FIVE days found for the
plaintiff and awardeN her $1,000 damages
Mrs Costello has several children and
her husband s<rd some trouble with
D'Agostlno. who. i'm the presence OF sew
eral witnesses stated 10 Mrs Costello that
his wife had violated her marriage VOWS
Defendant and his wife claimed to have
seen the crime from one OF the rooms
in the building where defendant conducts
a rum shop.
When the jurors went 10 this saloon
they found n bureau up against the win
dow and behind the bureau dirt and stuff
that made IL improbable the bureau had
been moved for many months previous Ia
the alleged offence. A large number of
witnesses were called on both sides. but
those having anything to say against the
plaintiff were very indefinite IN their
statements.
John !. Devlin was counsel for plain
tiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
MAYCONTEST
BALFOUR'S
ELECTION

London. Feb. 5.-The Liberals still hesi-
tate TO decide whether they will or will
not oppose Arthur J. Balfour's election
for the city of London. The matter Will
be further considered Feb ~, the eve OF
the opening OF parliament. by which time
the uncertainty enshroudlng the position
which the premier intends TO take upon
the fiscal question will possibly be dis
sipated.
Should Mr. Balfour definitely split with
Joseph Chamberlain on this question and
declare him outspokcnly against protec-
ton the Liberals possibly VIII not op-
pose his return TO parliament
Walter Long. the former chief secretary
for Ireland has promptly repudiated any
connection with the proposals to raise him
20 the leadership OF the Inion'st party.
and declares his allegiance 20 Mr. Balfour.
This endorsement OF Mr. BalfOur's
leadership by man who was claimed as
n strong Chamberlainite and a tariff re-
former les likely 20 further compllcate the
political troubles OF the opposition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
CASTELLANES WILL
GO INTO COURT.
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CONTINUED from Page One.)
Representatives OF the countess and the
count appeared before a Judge, who ac-
cording 10 the French law endeayored to
arrange a conciiation before allowing a
definite suit TO proceed. 1t is said that
the judges efforts were not successful
and that the suit will proceed. but ow-
Ing to the secrecy In divorce proceedings
here, it is difficult TO confirm this re
port.
Rumors have been current for a long
time. that the countess had decided that
any further continuation OF her relations
with her husband was Impossible and
her removal from the Castellane resl-
dence TO hotel I'm the centre OF Paris
gave support to the belief that she had
finally decided TO apply for a divorce
Sensational reports have been circulated
with reference 70 the counts conduct and
the name Of a prominent society leader
OF Paris. woman OF very high standing
has been mentioned in connection with
the affair. But the greatest reticence
has been maintained by all the parties
concerned relative to the progress OF the
negotiations looking to n Cancellation and
even this morning a favorable result was
expected. especially az the countess re-
turned 20 her residence.
II now appears that the efforts OF those
interested In bringing about settlement
Of the difference between the countess and
the count without an appeal 10 the courts
have been unavailing. The count is said
TO be in the southeast of France.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
EXTRA.
u O'CLOCK.
BUSY WEEK
FOR THE
ASSEMBLY

with the appropriation bill carrying ST.
SO 9l2. an increase over last year of
sll2. .6g7, coming IN tomorrow, and the in
terest very strong in TO- appointments 10
the vacancies caused by the death OF Hon.
Ellery ". Wilson, 90 say nothing Of many
publ hearings on important measures;
,he session of the general assembly this
week promises 10 be more than usually
interesting.
In some instances the estimated
amounts have been pruned. the total Of
this pruning amounting 10 s7lOO while the
increases which have been made amount
10 SIS, zoo.
OF that, however. sl2bO0 is for the mill
tary department and OF that amount over
$1,000 has been made TO cover expenditures
which have in the past required special
appropriations.
1t is said, however. that in the past few
years departmental expenses have been
pruned down TO the limit, and this Is. In
a measure, responsible for the increase,
as the committees Investigations show
that in some instances these departments
cannot This year run so close.
Then. too Col. Bliss states the ncces-
sity OF giving $4,000 to the state slna
torium, an increase OF about $4,000 IN
expenses under the court and practice
act and the added $1,000 for the militia
has caused new items.
The members OF the various commits
sions and heads OF departments have been
before the finance committee and thor
ough investigation OF every item follOwG<
Both the aimory and good roads bonds
bills are expected TO show up from tho
senate and house committee this week
and In the Senate will come back bill
for q commissioner To war on Gypsy
moths and 20 carry the war upon private
estates IL necessary. The appropriation
Is s5Oo0 as originally asked for.
There is a public hearing scheduled to-
morrow before the house committee on
judiciary on the Crafts bill, "House IL
entitled IAN Act Concerning Corpora
tions." The hearing will be held on the
rising OF the house and a large number or
attorneys are expected TO be present to be
heard ON tho bill.
There seems a disposition TO push the
Bank Examiners act which was up last
year saddled with clause which pro-
voked great deal Of opposition, until II
was killed out and then the bill almost
became "A Nw This measure was passed
by many members and business men.
Governor Utter's well known Idea oi
having constitutional convention pro
position submitted 10 tho people at inter
ynls OF several years will be embodied IN
a bill 10 be submitted 20 the people, prob
ably this week and there may also be
some developments I'm the matter OF In
vestigating the board OF agriculture from
which the secretary has just resigned
with recommendations that the board
be abolished.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
SHORT COURTSHIP.
Reaur Should Come 0nCa Week and STAY
Two Hours, Says Fr. Bennett

wilkesbarre, Pa, Feb 5.-lf the young
ladies OF the St Nicholas German Catho-
lie church congregation obey the advice
OF Fr. Bennett. delivered in pointed and
vigorous address 20 them. their callers
are TO be governed by stringent rules.
FIR. Bennett advised them 90 permit en-
Ragements 10 last no longer than six
months, allow no young men to call upon
them more than once a week, TO limit
such visits TO two hours or less, to allow
no male callers TO remain later than 10
o'clock, TO dismiss any young man who
fails 10 propose marriage after calling six
months. and TO avoid themselves aud dis
courage others from forming street ac-
quaIntances or any without ntroductions
by proper and responsible people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Previous 20 the meeting of both
branches 0f the city council tonight there
are 20 be several committee meetings 60
pass upon reports and prepare meas
tres for presentation.
There was meeting Of the committee
on health this afternoon after O'Clock
and a. 4 session OF the committee or
3 or department I'm committee room y
At 1.30 this evening there ls tp be
meeting of the committee on sewers ii
C.trE Hayden's office and at the same
tire a meeting of the committee on
parks The committee on education will
mctt !. the same Office just before TIRE
crurcH is called 10 order
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
PREPARING FOR MOVING THE
EXCHANGE PLACE MONUMENTS

A prcttily colored view Of the Soldiers
and Sailors monument has been prepared
presumably as II is to look when moved
and as shown in the picture looks very
nice, with a rosy sky for q background
and Will no doubt duly impress the mem
bers OF the common council.
The notice Of the award OF the contract
To move the Burnside monument 10 Louis
J. Pierce and that of moving the Soldiers
and Sailors monument TO the Smith Gran
itc company has been given out.
The land upon which the big monument
is 90 be located has never been dedi-
Gated for highway. purposes, but is still
a part of the park lands, even though the
city traffic passes over part ~ A. II
was In anticipation Of some such action
as this that tho centre OF the plaza has
not been paved or asphalted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
RUINED BY
QUEST FOR
TREASURE

New York. Feb. 5.--William S. Meade
who made $4,000 by patented process
for preserving meat, died penniloss yes-
terday in the st. Clair lodging house, 100
Park Row. He had lost all his fortune
IN a vain quest for sunkcn treasure in
the South Seas.
Few knew the strange life story Of
the shambllng' old man OF 80, who for a
generation past has been peddling an i'm
proved gas burner in and out OF the big
office buildings. Occasionally OF a night
he would sit In a corner in the reading
room OF the lodging house and tell Of
his wonderful adventures.
Meade came originally from Buffalo.
Early I'm life lac drifted west and lived
on a cattle range. II was there he made
his discovery OF a chemical that would
preserve meat He organized a company
and soon mado a fortune.
While on the California coast Meade
boIriended an old sea captain. who be-
queathed to him maps and cipher direc-
tions, which. II followed. the captain said.
would result Ln the location Of sunkcn
Spanish ships containing gold ana other
treasure worth millions. Meade bought a
small steamer, equipped II, ana started
forth. The steamer was wrecked and
Meade and the crew barely got away
from the cannibals
A second expedition also ended I'm shio-
wreck. Undauutod. Meade embarked or
n third voyage. lie sailed among the
South Sea Islands and along the coast
OF Chill and Peru. year after year, bat
never found any OF the sunken Spanish
galieous. After he had spent his fortune
he came TO New York
The body is at the morgue. unclaimed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
CHARGE OF PERJURY To Be
BROUGHT AGAINST GROPER

Boston, Feb. b.-Hirsch Groper alias
Harry Groper. blacksmith Of New York,
was arrested today by immigration Off
cials and will be charged with perjury,
said 20 have been committed I'm attempt
ing 20 secure admission into this .Coun-
try OF woman and two children held at
the detention station.
The man - said 20 have admitted that
he was the husband Of the woman and
father OF the children. which was not
true. Mrs Susan Groper 30 years old OF
Roumania, with her two children. arrived
here Feb. from Glasgow. She said she
had come 10 JOIN her husband She was
held and today Groper appeared from
New York Tho mans first story was
changed under cross examination. and he
declared that the woman was his sister.
Mrs. Gropcrs case has been continued
for further investigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
A PASSENGER REBATE.
Pennsylvania Railroad Refunded So Each
To Psople On Lat: Flyer.

Chicago, Feb. g. Hard luck cost tho
Pennsylvania railroad considerable money
last week The special" the lS-hour
train. was late on two occasions. Monday
and Friday. and the railroad company had
to refund TO the passengers some of the
extra fare.
On Monday tho train WAS delayed for
hours nv a wreck on the eastern divisiIr.
hut made up A minutes between Crest
~" and Chicago. The company refunded
s. to esch passenger.
Friday was a particularly heavy day.
there being 5o passengers m board. and
again the train was three hours late
owing To- a breakdown ~ the western
division. This delay cost the company
$3.50
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
WOMAN ACCUSED AS
ACCESSORY TO ROBBERY

Manchester. y. ", Feb. 5.-Helmer
Gunderstrom was charged with being an
accegsory before the fact In three cases
OF treakiug and entering In police court
today. She pleaded not guilty and was
held Am $500 on each complaint
Iieing Unable 90 procure bail she was
sent 10 ian Articles stolen from the rcsi-
dcnces OF J. Frank Baldwin. Ellen f.
Huckins and Lizzie Mcdonald were
found in her possession and numerous
naNn tickets. showing that jewelry aud
othcr ,;tiuublos had been pawucd in Bos-
ton and Lowell
Mrs. Gunderstrom SAYS I'm defense that
the articles were given her by her hus-
band who left the city several days ago
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
ELDERLY MAN RUN OVER
ON 0ElAINE ST. THIS NOON

Sylvester Iucitt, who Is about 75 years
OF age. was on his way homo from one of
the local mills this afternoon. having car
rled dinners to members OF the family
when nc was run over by n wagon as he
was crossing Delaine street.
The old man was seen To be painfully
bruised, and Jared and possibly suffering
from internal injuries. and the ambula<e>e
was summoned 10 take MIN TO the Rhode
Island hospital once I'm the ambulance
ho refused to. go To the hospital and was
conveyed 90 his home al SIS Hartford
avenue and left after being made as
comfortable as possible
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Emperor Williams gift tc Miss Alice
Roosevelt on the occasion " her wedding
will be s beautiful artistlcslly wrought
bracelet
The Biuechcr. from Hamburg FOR New
York. was in communication by wireless
with Siasconset at 2 q. M today when l50
miles east or Nantucket lightship.
The Republic Iron and Steel company
has declared the regular quarterly divi-
dent 81 Ia per cent. upon it, pre- latred
stock and az extra per cent. on account
OF accumulated unpaid di,idenas. Both
are payable April 2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
RATE BILL
DISCUSSED
IN HOUSE

Washington, Feb 5-The senate today
adopted resolution reappointing former
Secretary of State Richard Olney. as a
member of the board OF regents OF the
Smithsonian Institution.
Mr.. Patterson caused sensation by in
PRODUCING a resolution relative 10 the
rights Of senators in voting upon treat
les
Mr.. Patterson's resolution reclted that
TIE acton of the Democrats, caucus m
debating to senators how thsv should
vote was a plain violation OF the spin IL
AID Intent OF the Constitution OF the
United States; that each senata- VAS IN
titled 10 one vote, and any attempt 10
cperco him was an invasion OF the rights
OF q state; that any senator wn) permits
himself 10 be SO coerced weak ms and de-
soados his state that for any senator
10 vote otherwise than as mis- sense or
dGty dictates degrades his hign o';ics ans
ass ails the dignity and standieg ~ the
senate
The resolution was listened tc w.,h
gcoat interest by the senators.
Mr. LoGge prepared a similar resolution,
declaiInE that a treaty like thn Donilni-
can should no. De- ..due The sublec. or
party action, but withheld a. whan he
head that Mr. Patterson hal proposed a
resO gtiOn.
Mr. 7 llman obieoted 20 the p eseut con-
eide iaticu NJ the Patterson reso'dtio1 un-
less 1t was a question of personal privl-
iege.
Mr.. Patterson said was not and gave
notice that he should discuss the resolu-
ton tomorrow
Mr. 1tllman presented and the senate
adopted a resolution calling upon the
postmaster general for information as to
the number OF postal clerks killed in rail-
way accidents during the past five years
also asking how many steel cars are now
used in the postal service, and whether
the fatalities have been so great in these
as in other cars.
Mr.. Ttllman said he wanted to ascertain
whether more security for clerks could
not be secured by means OF stronger mail
cars
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
BILLS OF EXCEPTIONS
CALLED IN SUPREME COURT

In the supreme court today tho docket
OF civil cases, entitled bills OF excep-
tons" was called as far as No. 1858, and
cases thereon were variously disposed Of
Some were assigned for trial on future
dates, and In many Instances the petitions
and exceptions were dismissed for lack
of prosecution.
Ga mex. Monday the same do ,ket will
be called as tar as and including eX,cp-
tiou 32lO, which is the case OF Edward
Macy vs. New York. New Haven ard
Hartford Railroad company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
PLAINTIFF GIVEN LEAVE TO
AMEND HIS DECLARATION

The suit Of BARLEY h. King against
Thomas =. Hogan, which was opened to
jury In Judge Mumford's court today
was later taken from the jury. This
was suit 20 recover $500 for the breaking
and entering Of plaintiffs closet
IL soon became evident that plaintiff :
wife was part owner with him, so he
was given leave to amend by making
her a party plaintiff and defendants mo-
tiou for n continuance was granted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
Mr., MOODY
PRESENT
AT TRIAL

Chicago. Feb. 5.-Attorney General
william Il. Moody was an interested OBJ
server at the opening day Of the trial
of immunity pleas advanced by the pack
ers. c. NJ. McFarlan. Office manager Of
the Fairbanks Canning company, resumed
his evidence today.
II related entirely 10 tho hooks which
ne had shown 10 the agents OF the govern
ment who made the investigation under
the direction Of Commissioner Garfield.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
THIEF TOOK HORSE, WAGON
AND FAMILY GROCERIES

Mrs Flabolla Kimball of Rehoboth.
Mass. came 60 town. today to do some
shopping
About N o'clock she left her horse. Mt
tached 90 wagon ON Weybosset. near
Eddy street. ana in the vehicle was n lot
OF flower. sugar and other groceries.
When she came out % the store she
discovered that horse and wagon had
been stolen. The police arc trying to find
a. for her
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
CELL FILTERED WATER NOW

Tho gradual sncreasing of the capacity
of the output of the nltration plant which
tho city has Installed enables Commission
cr Walter r. Slade to announce that loO
per cent Of the wateg supplied through
the city mains is now uttered. The clari-
fed water Is apparently giving excellent
saliEfartlnn. too.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
MITCHELL
DECLINES
To TALK

indianapolis, Ind. Feb 5.-The national
executive board OF the United Mine
Workers OF America adjourned today.
President Mitchell refused to discuss the
work OF the board.
Secretary Wilson said no statement
would be given out at this time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
MANY KILLED
BY BOMB
EXPLOSION

Berlin. Feb 5-The IDokal Anzeiger to-
day printed dispatch from Kattowitz.
Prussian Silesia. announcing that n pri-
vatc house at sile. across the Russian
frontier. had been destroyed by the ex-
plosion OF a bomb.
The bodies OF twelve persons can be
seen in the ruins and 1t Is believed that
many were killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
SUSPECT IN C0MSTOCK
CASE TAKEN IN TODAY

A suspect who answers the description
OF the man who by impersonating an
electric light Inspector. gained access to
Frank Comstocks house on Comstock
avenue last Thursday. that he was a dead
ringer FOR. N not the real thing. was
picked up by Detectives Haran and Ahern
downtown today, and was held pending
an Investigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
TAKEN SUDDENLY I'LL

Joseph Moore. residing at - Robin
street. was taku suddenly ill at the
Crompton = knowles Loom Works on
Acorn street at ii.9o O'Clock this morn
ing Ito was removed to his home In an
ambulance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
DISCHARGED FROM BANKRUPTCY

Two petitions FOR discharge from hank
ruptcy were granted 10y Judge Brown In
the United States district court today
one wss that Of the Westerly Granite
company and the other that Of Gustavus
Bsrgstrom of Providence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
IRON WORKERS GO OUT ON
STRIKE AT PORTSMOUTH, N. H.

Portsmouth, y. r. Feb s--Forty Eve
iron workers employed by MHIken Bros
went out on strike to-day having re-
ceived on order to DO so from ths Na b
tional fronworkerS ASSOCIATION
Miliiken brothers arc members of the
Builders association. which is support
Ing the American Bridge company In lts
fght with union employees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
VOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY

James Sawyer u peddler In Provi-
dcuco. fled a voluntary petition iu the
United States district court today His
are S352i 65.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
The kON York Stock Market.

Reported for The News over the prl-
Vate wire Of EDWARD u. SHELDON &
CO, Bankers and Brokers, Room 23i,
Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
Tho Cotton Market

Reported for Tho News over the prl-
vate wire OF EDWARD +. SHELDON *
co. Bankers and Brokers, Room 2Si.
Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05
OLD NATIONAL BANK
"a Opposite Post Office
Capital S500,000 Assets over 81, 100000
SAVINGS Department

dividend at the rate OF PER CENT. PER ANNUM
is payable depositos in the Savings Department 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, 1906-02-05
TOO LATE TO eE CLASSIFIED.

WANTED - FIRST CLASS BRASS
Mouldcrs on douhle-faced and dry-sand
WORK also = fc~ hrst-class metal pattern
makers. Good pay for nrst-class men.
Apply Box Az. New Haven. Conn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-05

WANTED- MACH1NIsT. APPLY AT
once ID. a W. Fuse 90. Gat