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The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26
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Oysters.

Oysters cannot live in the Baltic sea.
the reason being that 1t is not salt
enough. 1-ay can only live in water
that contains at least 81 parts Of salt to
every 1000 parts of water.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26

Ancients Wore False Teeth.
The Talmud allowed Jewish women
ITO go abroad on the Sabbath with
their false golden or silver teeth"
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26
Real Estate Transfer.

Charles and Margaret Vaudemis to
Reverdy Pickett. 40 acres in town
ship IT,. :. :. :. :. =. :. 81 400.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26
CITY AND COUNTY
Births.

To Kate and Harry Knott. Rich
mond, a girl Fifth child.
To Minnie and Chas Bennett %
FIT. Wayne avenue, a girl. Fourth
child.
To Lola and Herbert Pickering,
Richmond, a girl. First child.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

One reason why truth telling is so
unpopular is because it is SO apt to be
unpleasant
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26

A meteorologist has undertaken the
laborious task Of measuring the dimen-
sions of raindrops. He finds that the
largest are about one-sixth Of an inch
and the smallest one seven-hundreth Of
an inch in diameter. They are larger
In summer than in winter and larger in
hot than in cold climates. The size Of
the drop when it reaches the earth de-
ponds on the height from which 1t has
fallen.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26
Quite Rirht.

whats your idea Of good joker"
zone that hits fellow that you don't
IKE"
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26
BUILDING Permits.

Lillian and Eliza Howard, 1876, Eliza.
beth Starr, add to remod. $500.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26
Nine Thousand Strike.

Riga, Russia, July 25.-Nine thou
sand factory workmen here struck
work
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26

st. Louis, July 25.-By impersonat-
ing Mrs. Theresa Bornero, a wealthy
Italian woman, Policeman Carpenter
captured a man giving his name as
Johann Hoppe, who is held on charge
Of sending a threatening letter to Mrs
Bornero. The letter was received
Tuesday and demanded $500 in cash.
An appointment was made for $3.50
last evening and Carpenter, dressed in
one of Mrs. Bornero's gowns, met the
man and arrested him.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26

We never can say why we love, but
only that we love. The heart is ready
enough at feigning excuses for all that
1t does or imagines Of wrong, but ask
1t to give reason for any Of its beau
tiful and divine motives, and it can
only look upward and be dumb.-Low-
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26

When mischief is chronic in a boy
spankings are apt to be periodical.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26
THE pt1 IN BRIEF !
Helms, the Tailor. R1-ti
St. Day Phone 4s5. nigh pha9 1886.
Telephone the RfcttmQGd Steam
Laundry to get your VAVEdry. It

Mrs. A. F. Trueblood, 20 South /:
street, has taken the Agency for
Bowser Massage Rpllt and would
pleased to show Gm to any @
calling at her residence. &c
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26
Town Without Water,

Kirkwood with a population of $500
has been without water since o'clock
Saturday morning. Cisterns have
been drained. wells were exhausted
and the people, made desperate by the
situation, are signing petitions to city
officials, asking that measures be
taken for relief. The water mains sud
denly went dry and officials of the
West st. Louis Water and Light com.
pany make no explanations. 1t is
stated the water companies desire to
furnish water to the Kirkwood people
at an advance over former terms
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26

''You say you had to give the patient
chloroform twice."
Eyes," replied the dentist. II had to
give it oshim the SECOND time to ex-
tract the money"-Detroit Free Press.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-07-26
Hughes Accepts.

Columbus, o., July 25.-Adjutant
General Hughes has accepted the ap-
pointment as one of the three COM
missioners of railways and telegraphs.
Mr.. Hughes, who is from Hillsboro,
must give up the ONCE Of adjutant
general.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
THE SENATE.

The senate convened with Gov. Utter
presiding.
Senator Anthony reported an act in
ameGdment OF chapter 1872 relating 10 for
eign insurance companies Calendar.
Senator Stiness reported back an act re-
lating to mechanics liens. Calendar
Senator Cole presented an act relative
to the incorporation OF the Westerly an1
Connecticut railway company. Committee
on corporations
Senators Stoddard. Horton and Morgan
were appointed n committee OF confer
ence in the repairs OF the Washington
county court house.
Senator Richmond reported back an act
relating to the Incorporation OF the Bars
tow Stove company. Calendar.
The act authorizing the city OF Provi-
dence TO hire $4,000 for fire stations and
$4,000 for ward rooms went 10 the COM
mittee on engrossed acts
The act providing for the licensing OF
milk dealers was passed.
The act I'm amendment OF chapter 10c Of
the general laws, entitled "Of the sun
preston OF intemperance." was passed.
The act in amendment OF chapter s27 OF
the public laws. providing THAT women as
well men may participate I'm the cleo
tion OF presidential electors was passed
% 10 I.
The resolution authorizing and direct
Ing t1e SnerlT or frONldpnCe county 10
renovate. repair and furnish the Old State
House in Providence passed with amend
ments.
The act In amendment OF chapter II. en-
titled "Of the Attorney General and As
sstant attorney general" went 20 COM
mittee on engrossed acts.
The resolution making an appropria-
tion for the expenses OF the State House
commission for the fiscal year ending Dec.
81. 1905, went to committee on engrossed
acts.
A resolution appropriating 5000 for the
purchase of 300 copies Of the volume con-
tanning the journal OF the committee that
built the first two Continental frigates in
IT'S; and also the continuation OF the
record OF carly deaths and MARRIAGES in
Rhode Island taken from the Providence
Chronicle and other early newspapers OF
the state. was paesed
Senator Shepard reported back n reso-
luton suspending joint rule Is. Calen-
dar.
An act for notice OF pendency OF petit
tion TO incorporate the Westerly and Con
necticut railway was passed
Senator Richards reported back an act
10 incorporate Beach & Sweet company.
Calendar.
Senator Potter reported back an act 10
incorporate the Citizens Trust company
Calendar
The senate then adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
.N0CQuET MAY
HAVE FALLEN
FROM BALLOON

New York. April 5.--Paul Nocquet. the
young aeronaut who dieG on a Long Island
beach. where he was lost and exhausted
after an apparently safe landing In HIS
balloon Tuesday night. made preparations
FOR death before starting on his last
voyage A letter was found in an inside
pocket OF his clothing today giving COM
,plete directions "a 10 the disposition 10
lbe made OF his property in case he should
ibe found dead.
The letter gave the names of his friends
IN this country. OF his relatives In Europe
and spoke OF his mother In Belgium In
endearng terms. II provided also. that
all property OF which he was possessed
at the time OF his death should go TO his
mother.
II was suggested toGay that Nocquet
Knight have fallen from his balloon TO the
ltiny island where he WAS found instead OF
making his way there IN wild flight
from his stranded car cyl the ocean beach.
as II has been generally believed he did.
Henry Purdy. who with Capt. Smith
Hound the body, SAYS that he heard cries
Cor help az 1:15 o'clock Tuesday morn
fng 1t was ! o'clock when the balloon
was foafA- -as4a- -Neeauet eeHlA- -Het-As~e
zone a mile and three quarters through
marshes and creeks In is minutes. The
body lay with the head toward the
T. ocean.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05

dence from a Miss Mamie O'Connor OF
Woonsocket and other evidence OF the
acts OF Miss Richards.
There are a number OF interesting
things in her story There Is one Chester
Collins at the school. a bully. and the
favorite OF the principal rfe Furnishes the
little boys as he wills. He goes 10 camp
and 10 the mountains while some Of the
poor ones rema in at the school"
Another witness from South county.
Lena Smith. had a boy at the school who
last year returned home with his head
full of vermin.
Mr. Rattey--Are YOU opposed 10 an in
vestigation or not?
Mr. Rathbun--I am in favor OF an in
vestiagtion. but / do not propose TO be
jollied by YOU and others in these closing
hours oaf the sessions
Roy Stetson about a year ago was In
the school supposed 10 be healthy. When
the physician came he was found 10 be
suffering from tuberculosis. The princi-
pal would ape him in his cough and
walk"
Mr.. Herrick-Is there not hospital
there.
MIR Rathbun-Yes.
Mr. Iace-Was there not a house ply
sician there and did not he report upon
the case?
Mr.. Rathbun-Yes. but only n few
months before he died.
Mr. Lace--Is II not possible 10 contract
the disease and die within a year.
Mr.. Rathbun-Yes.
There are 40 other letters telling Of
conditions there. They show mismanage-
ment on the part Of the principal and her
relations 10 one Chester Collins and 9TH
ers. her temper and her lack of se;r-con.
troll. The teachers were Obliged TO pur-
chase food for themselves.
1T is high time that the control OF the
institution was placed back where It
should be. DO not allow this condition OF
affairs 10 continue toe another year. The
board OF education il where the control
should be, because the school has gotten
into condition OF disgrace TO the state" "
Mr. Herrick said Judge Rathbun $
speech showed the necessity for the sus-
pension OF the rules.
Mr.. Bliss said that the board OF trustees
want an investigation.
Mr.. Harris spoke In favor OF the bill.
Mr. Rattey then said that the Republ-
can party had confessed and thought it's
leaders had acknowledged the rottenness
OF the mansgerSent OF the state depart
ments.
Judge Harris said that II Mr.. Rattey
was satisfied the Republican party was.
Mr. Peck OF Warren hoped that the
measure would pass.
Mr. Lace announced that he would vote
for the bill. but would not endorse the
affidavits presented. He believed that
such institutions supported by the state
should be I'm the control OF the board OF
education.
Mr.. Palmer objected to ths arraignment
| Of such men as Gov. Utter. Lieut. Gov.
Jackson and Mayor Dyer.
] Mr. Herrick said he was convinced that
l the whole fight started by three teachers
4 now at the school
! Mr.. Rattey withdrew his motion so as
| 10 allow each man TO vote as he wished
| The act was then passed and the house
| adjourned at o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
MRS. COOPER AND
NORTHEY WERE
VERY INTIMATE

Augusta, Me. April 5.-Several more wilt
nesses in the Northey murder trial testi-
fed today regarding intimate relations
said TO have existed between Mrs. Cooper
and Northey at church meetings, enter
tainmepts and other places. They were
heard rapidly. the cross-examinations De-
ing conducted by A. NJ. Goddard. junior
counsel for the defence, on account of
the exhaustion OF Attorney Heath due TO
the strain of the long examination OF pre-
vious witnesses. II is expected the state
will rest before tomorrow night.
Witnesses testified that Mrs Cooper aad
Northey were often In each others COM
pany and they appeared 10 be very at
tentive TO each other The most interest
ing evidence OF the forenoon was given
by Truman Ellis OF Whitehed. who testi-
fed that on the Sunday night preceding
the tragedy he attended the Christian En-
deavor prayer meeting at Coopers Mills
and sat short distance from Mrs. Cooper
and Northey. He testified both sat very
close together during the service and Mrs.
Cooper was earnestly talking 10 Northey
all the time. He could not distinguish
any OF the words spoken by them.
Continuing Mr.. Ellis stated that some
time prior 10 the meeting Mrs. Cooper
told him she did not like the Idea ot
Northey keeping company with Marian
Carey. as she thought her parents might
have "A bad influence on him.
Mrs Cooper further said. according to
the witness II like Charlie Northey my
self. and Ed. my husband sometimes
thinks that | like Charlie better than I
do him"
Witness, in a Joking way, said to Nir.
Cooper: You want TO look out, Ed, or
you will lose your wife" and Mr. Cooper
replied 81 don't know but what | will -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
COURT HeARKeNeD To PLEA
Of Wife FOR CLEMEN0Y

Francesca Caputa was today arraigned
I'm Judge Browns court on an indictment
charging assault with n dangerous wea-
pom. and pleaded nolo contendere.
Some time previous 20 December. 1904.
Caputa and his wife had trouble and sop
arsted. . met her later on Silver Lake
avenue and cut her twsce IN the side with
razor.
lie skipped and was gone about a year
and on his return was arrested
Hts wife begged that he be lot or with
n light sentence.
months Judge Brown thought an addi-
iional six months. IN view OF the wifes
plea, sufficient.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
MINERS MODIFIED DEMANDS
ARE NOT YET DISCLOSED
CONTINUED From Page one. }


Pittsburg. April 5.--When the miners
district convention reassembled today a
resolution was adopted expelling from
the organization former President Pat
rick Dolen and former Vice President
Uriah Bellingham. President Frank Wee
han and the'members OF the district board
called on Messrs. Dolan and Bellngham
az tne district hpadQuTrtes ana reuussr-
ed them 10 turn over the books OF the
organization. Dolan and Bellingham, who
dispute the legality OF the recent cleo
tion invited them into conference.
MORE MINERS RESUME.
Work was resumed at seven more mines
today and the conditions throughout the
Pittsburg district were much improved,
Officials OF the Pttsburg Coal company
reported 20 per cent OF their mines now
In operation and more miners at work.
Chairman Robbins claims the company Is
doing as much business as II can handle.
Yesterday they mined 1900 tons OF coal.
The shipments were $50 cars compared
with 200 cars on TUESDAY.
BY rhe first OF next week he believes
10000 men will be at work in the COM
pany pits.
The independent operators are taking
advantage OF the idleness at their mines
10 make repairs and clean up
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
MASSACHUSETTS ICE DEALERS
HOLDING ANNUAL MEETING

Boston. April 5.-About 2T5 members
were present when the annual convention
OF the Massachusetts Ice Dealers asso-
citation was called to order today at the
American house by President Lewis q.
White OF Worcester. The meeting had
been anticipated with some interest be
cause OF the general belief that the price
I OF Ice for the summer would be fixed.
but before the convention was opened
Secretary Charles W. Halstram OF this
city said that the meeting would have
nothing 10 do with price making
He pointed out that the price In one city
could not govern that IN another and
that therefore the state organization
would decide on no fixed rate. The asso-
ciation includes representatives from al
most every city and town IN Massachu-
retts and some In New Hampshire Rhode
Island and Vermont Reading of routine
reports occupied the opening hours.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
Won BUEL0W STRICKEN.
Continued From Page Four)

Herr Carl Bachem, a member OF tn
Centre party, supported the chancellor
and the vice president of the house. Or.
Count Won Stolberg Wernigerode. called
out us Or. Mugdan there?" 2
The vice president then adjourned tile
sitting for a quarter OF an hour. during
which deep silence prevailed throughout
the house Or. Mugdan and Dr. Becker
had In the meantime gone 10 the assist
ance OF the chancellor. who appeared 10
be conyersing with them end with the
members who carried him from the cham
ber into the sitting room Of the president
OF the house and placed him in an easy
chair and he began to show signs OF re-
turning Consciousness Professor Rudolph
Renvert, head OF the Moabite hospital.
reached the room some time later and
after examining the chancellor said that
he was only suffering from n severe faint
ing spell, the result OF influenza and that
there were no indications OF paralysis.
was at FIRST feared.
Professor Renvert was assisted by Drs.
Mugdan and Becker. who are members
OF the Reichstag. They cleared the room
OF the cabinet ministers and others and
transferred the chancellor from an easy
chair to a lounge. only Princess Won Bue-
low. who had Joined her husband. remain-
ing with him
Emperor William came TO the door
later. but was not permitted TO enter as
the chancellor was sleeping The empress
also called at the Riechstag to inquire
about the chancellor's health
Prince Won Buelow spoke for about half
an hour on the Moroccan question at the
opening OF the days session in his usual
animated style. But II was observed that
his face was very red and that he seemed
20 have difficulty In drawing his breath.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
NUGGETS Of NEWS.

Governor Cobb OF Maine today desig-
mated Thursday, April 26, as Fast day.
The Lucana. from Liverpool and
Queenstown for New York. was in COM
munication by wireless with the Marconl
station at Sable Island when 200 miles
southeast AT 10 a. m
Senators Kittredge. Knox and Morgan
were today named as q subcommittee OF
the committee on inter-oceanic canals 10
prepare and report a nill for the govern
ment OF the canal zone
The house committee on labor has au-
thorized n favorable report on n bill 20
prevent the purchase by the government
by contract or otherwise OF any article
manufactured by convict labor
Mrs Ella NJ Tilton. grand chief ~ the
Rathbone Sisters OF New Hampshire. died
~ her home NJ Exeter today. She was
also prominently connected with several
other fraternal organizations. She was
50 years OF aga
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
LEADERS OF COALITION PARTY
IN CONFERENCE AT BUDAPEST

Budapest. Hungary. April 5.-~The lead
ers Of the coalition party held a confer
cnce this forenoon under the presidency
OF Francis Kossuth. They will meet
again this afternoon. IL is intimated that
the prospects for peace are improving
Premier Fejervary at his interview with
NJ Kossouth yesterday appears 10 have
suggested summoning the lower house OF
the Hungarian parliament 10 discuss the
electoral reform bill and the subsequent
Issue OF writs for new elections under the
proposed law providing for universal suf-
frage. The scheme is said TO have been
approved by the emperor-king and n
portion OF the coalition party is prob
ably agreeable TO IL. But IT is under
stood that the follows OF Count Andrassy,
the former premier, and the Clericals are
opposed TO the suggestion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
MERCHANT WEEDEN, PARDONED
MURDERER, FOUND DEAD IN BED

Merchant Weeden. a resident OF Airing
ton. was found dead in MS bed this morn
ing.
He was IN his cath year and his death
was probably due 20 acute indigestion.
Mr.. weeden had been to this city every
day this week including yesterday. being
employed as a carpenter IN local shop.
Last night he went 10 bed without max
ing any complaint sbou. his health and
nothing was heard from him until he was
found dead this morning.
Weeden was convicted I'm 1870 for the
shooting n a girl on a street In this city
and sentenced 20 life imprisonment. but
later was granted a pardon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
WIN. |. MAURAN
NOW CONTROLS
WESTERLY CD.

preferred stock and 5000 IN common
stock outstanding Mystic Electric Light
ing company. with s550.o00 and s6s,o0O in
outstanding stock the chartered but not
yet operating Westerly and Hopkinton
Street Railway company, with S5OoOO
bonds OF which $4,000 has been issued.
and 100000 stock. OF which 100000 Is
outstanding. and the Pawcatuck Street
Railway company. with 100000 In bonds
and $50. 900 In stock outstanding
The deal was handled for Mr. Mauran
by III. H. Rust Of the II p. Rust com
pany OF this city; and later on others will
be ASSOCIATED with Mr., Mauran I'm the
ownership OF the property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
PROVIDENCE D|VORCEE
CREATES SENSATION IN NEW YORK

as she says. Mr.. Gardner kept lonely
but ceaseless vigil In front OF her aboue.
patrolling up and down tho sidewalk all
night. 81 -
Mrs Hull averred that things had.
therefore. now reached an alarming pass.
and. feeling no longer able alone TO COM
bat the impulsive and persistent love-
making OF her would-be suitor, she APP
pealed 10 the police for protection.
So far as can be learned the local court
records OF recent years do not reveal the
name OF Mrs. Mabel NJ. Hull as figuring
In any divorce proceedings here. and of-
forts OF News reporters to ascertain her
identity have proved unsatisfactory and
inconclusive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05

william T.. Mauran. OF the John T.
Mauran Manufacturing company OF Prov-
dence. has secured the controlling inter
est in the westerly Railway and Lighting
company: and within a short time si5O.ooO
will be put into the company 10 tmprove
and enlarge the present facilities OF the
concern.
The Westerly Railway and Lightingg
company Is one OF the largest concerns
of It's kind IN the South county OF the
state, and holds controlling interests In
number OF other companies. includlng the
Westerly Gas and Electric Light COM
pany. which has $50, 900 I'm bonds. 100000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05

. A young woman giving her name az
lsMrs. Mabel NJ. Hill ana her former resi-
dence as this city figured today in sem
sational affair I'm New York rn
She II said to be a dlvorcee OF stunning
beauty. now residing at li6 East Forty
sixth street, I'm that city.
To the New York police she complained
that Lewis Gardner president OF the Nan
tucket Steamboat company. had for some
: time been annoying her with his atten!
ltions m madly impetuous desire 70 In
iduce her TO wed without delay.
Mrs. Hull protested against the violence
with which he made love, and the last
straw was laid on the camefs back. ac-
cording TO her story. last night, when,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
HARRINGTON HELD WITHOUT
BAIL ON CHARGE OF MURDER

East Saugus. Me. April 5.--Henry Far
rington. who confessed TO the officers
that he killed Eugene Bryant with a shot.
gun I'm sclf.defense at the wood choppers
camp near here Tuesday afternoon was
formally arraigned today before Trial
Justice Merritt Parsons of Buckfield.
complaint chargns Harrington with
murder was read and he pleaded not gull
~. After several witnesses were exam
ined Harrington was held without bail 10
tho October term AZ South Paris
n was arranged TO take him 20 the
county jail AZ South Paris late this after
noon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
FRENCH STRIKERS SEIZE
AND LOCK UP CHIEF OF POLICE

Toulon. France, April s.--Mhen the chief
of police OF this city visited a meeting of
strikers last night for the purpose OF
bringing about a reconciliation he was
seized by the strikers and locked up I'm a
dirk room
The strikers then announced that they
were holding the chief as a hostage. The
prefect finally interviewed and secured his
release.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
ADVANCE IN COTTON
PRlCESAT new ORLEANS

New orleans. April 5.-The statement is
sued today by the English Spinners' as
sociaton that there was on hand in their
stocks only a six weeks supply or l,5o0. 900
bales which included only 100000 bales
American sent the local cotton market 10
and il points on the old crop months The
new months wera- -sept-up- -ara-ata
six points
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-05
CHURCH PURCHASES LAND.

James r. Freeman. auctloneer. sold al
noon today n LOT on the northeriy eide 81
Hawthorn street near Eimwood avenue
containing 500 square feet ~ land. 10
the Cherch ~ the Epiphany. The price
paid WAS fioq<