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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
CITY SOLICITOR COLWElL
HAD FOOT AMPUTATEO

City Solicitor Francis Colwell had his
right foot amputated yesterday at his
home on Bowen treet. A few months ago
Mr. Colwell trlpped and injured his foot
and II was found necessary 10 amputate
one OF his toes. 1t was expected to heal
not.
Last week Mr.. Colwell decided that the
only way he could get relief was 10 have
the foot amputated Saturday was seen
that amputation was necessary and yes
terday noon the operation was performed
by Drs. Mitchell and Crooker. Last even
Ing 1t was reported that Mr.. Colwell was
resting comfortably.
Ever since the accident Mr.. Colwell.
although he has suffered intensely, has
been very cheerful and said he will soon
be able TO get down TO his office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
MOTION To DIRECT
ACQU|TTAL OF
GREEN DENIED

Washington, March 5--Justice Gould,
in criminal court No. today overruled
the action made by counsel for the de-
fence in the case OF George f. Green Of
Bnghamton. n. y, on trial for conspir-
acy in connection with the sale OF supplies
10 the postoffice department, TO instruct
the jury to acquit the Defendant and the
defence proceeded with the submission Of
their case.
in reply TO a question from the court.
counsel for the defence, suggested that
they might get through with their testl-
mony today.
A. A. Beirney. local attorney. first wit
ness called by the defense, said he was
counsel for George w Beavers and was
asket 10 testify as to a conversation be-
tween Beavers, the district attorney and
himself. The government objected and
was sustained and the witness was dis
missed
Associate Justice Nathan w Miller Of
the appellate division OF the supreme court
or the state of New York. testified that
he has known the defendant for Is years
and that his reputation has been of the
highest character In the community. Rev.
DR.. John w. Phillips OF Binghamton testi-
fed in regard TO the defendants reputa-
ton for honesty and integrity, which he
said was excellent.
H VI. Woodbury. mayor OF Binghamton,
and Rev. j. V. Simmons of Binghamton
testified TO the good character OF the de-
fendant
Justice Green held in overruling the
motion that sufficient evidence had been
offered by the government to warrant the
submission OF the case to the jury and
that the point raised by the defense that
there had been no testimony 10 show that
the company had paid any money TO
Beavers was not sufficient to warrant a
motion TO acuuit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
FIVE YECGMEN
UNDER ARREST
At SUFFERN

Suffern. n. Y, March 5.-In five yegg-
men lodged on a technical charge or va
grancy in the Rockland County jail at
New York city the postal inspectors OF
New York and New Jersey believe they
have bagged one OF the mast daring and
expert gangs OF yegg burglars that has
ever operated in the east. This gang
says the inspectors. is responsible for the
recent scare among postmasters In small
towns on both sides OF the New York
New Jersey line.
In the last four months 16 postofices
have been broken into. the safes cracked
and thousands OF dollars in money and
stamps carried away. Inspectors Joseph
+. Jacobs and Thomas Meyer OF the New
York office lay the whole series OF crimes
TO the gang lodged here. and point sig
nlficantly TO the lack OF postoffice bur
glaries since the arrest OF the men on
Feb g.
The men give their names as Patrick
Burke James Broderick. James l.. Clarke,
James Hackett and James O'Brien. In
spector Jacobs. who has had 30 years
acquaintance with the yegg fraternity,
says that Clarke Burke and Broderick
bear a remarkable resemblance 10 three
OF the best known criminals in the east.
wanted In half dozen states for vari-
ious crimes. they are known In the
under world as "Amboy Red Little
Falls Billy" and THE Brooklyn Kid" and
are aristocrats of the yegg society.
The gang is known 10 have had It's
headquarters In Paterson. where 1t was
part OF a large criminal organization
headed by yegg who Is one OF the gen.
erals OF the craft and is protected by
political friends. as well as by relatives
who have influence. The gang was taken
into custody three weeks ago after an ex-
citing chase by Chief OF Police w. N
Smith OF this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
JUDGE BAKER HEARS CASE TO
RECOVER BOOK ACCOUNT

Judge Baker today heard the jury trial
waived case OF Emery p Sweet VS. WILL
liam Stanley. This IS an action on book
account 10 recover SSsi75
The plaintiff, who is a physician. allegea
that about six years ago he was called
20 attend tho defendants brother and that
he was promised payment by the defend
ant. The latter denies he Is responsible.
but plaintiff alleges the payment OF 800
by the defendant because Of such services.
and the Gift OK a poll parrot was also
made 20 tho doctor by the defendant
Judge Baker held the case for advise
ment John 4. Tillinghast represents the
plaintiff and Frederick A. Greene the de-
PENDANT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
STEAMERS RUDDER CARRIED
AWAY DURING A STORM

Boston. March 5.-The Furness liner Pc
ruvana today. from Fowey England, had
n narrow escape from being wrecked when
she was two days out from Fowey.
During a heavy gale on February her
rudder was carried away and she was
driven TO point within a short distance
OF the rocky coast. With the aid OF steam
tugs and steam trawler however she
was able 20 make the port OF Barry, ar
riving there Feb 10. After making re-
pairs the Perucisna sailed from Barry
Feb. II and met with no further mishaps.
She carried no passengers but had valu-
able cargo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
ARRESTED
FOR PASSING A
SPURIOUS BILL

Another OF the bogus s. bills and the
man showing" the queer coin were ap-
pretended by Secret Service men Setur-
day and taken TO the Fourth station,
This man. like the others taken. was an
Italian. Antonio Rattitta.
He was taken Saturday for trying 20
paes the bin upon a fellow country man.
Santucci Crassa CrasSa became suspl-
cious of the bill, a silver certificate OF the
Buffalo series.
He was brought before United States
Commissioner Cross this morning for ar
raignment. and pleading not guilty was
held In $4,000. 10 appear before Mr.. Cross
for trial on Saturday. He was unable 10
procure bail and was taken to jail.
Santucci Crassa. the woman in charge
played the part OF detective and IL was
through her that the man was taken. Rat
tetta had come to her store a week be-
fore and rendered the bill in payment
Of small purchase. After he had gone
she discovered that the bill was bad. She
kept her counsel, however, until Satur-
day. when Rattetta was passing by the
store. She called him in and engaged
him in conversation, while she summoned
the police. Patromen Hopkins and King
responded from the Fourth station. They
questioned the man and after his ad-
missions arrested him. The United States
marshal's office was then notified and Dep
uty Marshal Stone served the warrant
The prisoner now denies all the allega-
tons but refuses 10 tell where he OBJ
tained the bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
BOND JUMPING
ITALIAN WILL Be
BROUGHT BACK

Edward Brown OF So Linwood avenue
for Salvatore villano. an italian who was
arraigned in the Sixth district court Dec.
charged with an attempt at carnal
knowledge Of young girl. received well
come news when he was notified this
italian. who had Jumped his bonds. had
been located IN Newark. n. j.. by Chief
OF Police John H. Adams.
Chief Adams sent a query to chief
Mathews as 10 the italian a week ago
and last night chief Matthews received
word that Villano had been placed under
arrest.
Mfr Brown was notified and took out
papers this morning for a sheriff 10 take
20 Newark and bring Villano back
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05

He declared that at present tho trunk
linee discriminate against the Enterprise.
charging from ten 10 30 cents higher than
the rates given the New England Trans
portation company The lawyers OF tho
railway company objected to the continu-
ance OF the hearing. arguing that no speci-
fic point OF vlolatio OF the law was
charged against them. Mr.. Buckland said
that inasmuch as the Enterprise company
was an all water route, IL was subject TO
the Interstate Commerce laws.
Chairman Knapp said that II the COM
pany published a through rate to western
points IL would be Just as much subject
to the law as any other joint rail and
water route. Chairman Knapp denied the
motion of the railway representatives 70
dismiss the proceeding.
General Manager George w. Brady OF
the Enterprise company was called as a
witness. He said the company was or
ganized with capital OF 100000 and would
be I'm operation on June ]. 1t had ter
minals at Fall River and jamestown. r.
j., with transfers to Providence and Bris-
tol. The principal freight carried was mill
products from Fall River. Passengers
from New York 20 Fall River are carried
for 81 he said, and there Is a profit In
II at that rate.
The New England Transportation com
pany, he said charges 81 and 81 Mr.
Brady said that the 90 mills OF Fall River
have an annual output OF 900 100000 yards
OF fabrics The Enterprise company,
he said, carried the business OF at least
s5 OF these mills. lie said that the discrlm-
ination against their company was a dis
elimination against Fall River
Mr.. Brady testified that they had COM
municated with all the trunk lines seeking
and requesting joint rate agreement but
that all refused TO enter into such agree
ment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
JOHN I. SPENCER AGAIN
VICTIM OF AN ASSAULT

John T. Spencer, aged s.. OF East
Greenwich. who was assaulted and robbie
IN a North Main street alley last summer
was the victim OF a similar experience
Saturday night on Duke street. East
Greenwich.
Spencer says that he had been in
saloon nearly opposite the railroad sta
tion, and upon coming out he walked In
a southerly direction. toward London
street.
when about 90 yards from the saloon
a man approached him from behind, and
dealt him a blow that felled him 20 tho
ground. He was somewhat stunned but
says that he recognized the man who
struck the blow. His money. consisting
OF s7.&. and including a s. bill. 80 bill
and n silver quarter and dime was
taken from his pocket. and the fellow
disappeared in the darkness.
Spencer went 20 Clerk George A. I.oonis
OF the fourth district court yesterday
morning and swore out a warrant. which
was placed IN the hands OF the police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
STATE MAY BUY
PORTRAIT Of
GOV. FENNER

In the office OF Secretary OF state Ben
nett there is portrait which may form
a valuable addition 10 the collection Of
likenesses which already adorn the walls
OF the state house corridors. II is like
ness OF Arthur Fener, who served as
governor OF Rhode Island from 1920 10
1905.
The portrait is an excellent painting
which has been in the hands OF the de-
scendsnts OF Governor Fenner for many
years. II is now the property OF a de-
scendant who has decided 10 dispose OF
it II II can be sold 10 the state for $500.
A resolution appropriatng this amount
for the purchase OF the picture was in
troduced I'm the legislature early lest
week and Is now in the hands OF the
house finance committee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
MARKET
REPORTS.

Prices started downward at the opening
bf the weeks trading in the New York
stock market today. The selling pressure
centred on the copper stocks and the Pa
cifcs. Amalgamated Copper opened y
lower on the sale OF 10000 shares and
made n further decline afterwards. An
aconda sold down IA, Northern Pacific
ia, Union Pacific IA. Colorado Fuel about
a point and Reading ss Consolidated Gas
opened at an advance of 2la and Distillers
Securities rose a.
Buying orders that were In the market
caused a momentary rally but the sup
port was not protracted enough 10 over
come the effect OF the heavy selling OF
Amalgamated Copper and Reading Pres
sure was general with the largest losses
In the pool favorites. Some bad breaks oc-
Cured towards the end OF the hour APP
parently on forced liquidation. Lacka-
wanna sold of ten points, Anaconda 1884.
Reading STE; Northwestern 4. Northern
Pacific. Analgated Copper. Pressed
Steel Car and Locomotive ga, Colorado
Fuel ia. Great Northern 2. and the active
list generally from 1 TO l5a
A rally OF point in Reading market
the extreme OF temporary resistance 10
the market. Prices then broke again with
violence. Anaconda lost 1874 Other losses
ranged from to 5% points. The market
steadied and became quieter at noon.
Bonds were easy
Another wave Of liquidation swept over
the market shortly before O'Clock.
which wiped out the midday rally, and
drove some of the leaders below their low
prices OF the forenoon. Reading was tho
chief sufferer and the enormous selling OF
that stock efrectually checked all at
tempts OF support elsewhere. Reading sold
closing. Sloss Sheffield Steel dropped 5la.
and Smelling
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
GIRL JUMPS FROM
LOWGEAR AND
DIES SOON AFTER

In jumping from A low gear upon which
she had stolen ride, Gertrude Riley,
eight years old whose parents live at lis
Stewart street, received injuries which re-
suited In her death at the Rhode Island
hospital at 2:l5 o'clock, the accident oc-
curing at 12:9o o'clock.
The low gear was owned by Sylvanus
Warren. 10 Exchange place and was
driven by Albert Johnson. He was driv-
ing on Pine street towards OF the centre
OF the city and at the corner OF Stewart
street the little girl and a younger brother
jumped from the low gear. The boy
dropped off the rear OF the gear and was
uninjured. but the girl attempted 10 get
off from the side and in doing so STUN
bled. Her body rolled clear OF the gear
except the head and neck which were
struck by the rear wheel.
She was picked up unconscious and
taken TO the office OF DR. Soderstrom. 2S0
Friendship. A call was sent for the Rhode
Island hospital ambulance and the girl
taken 10 that institution on advice OF DR..
Soderstrom
While there were contusions on the head
and neck the physicians at the hospital
were puzzled as TO the real extent Of her
injuries She remained unconscious and
in short time IL was evident that she
was dying. the end coming IN less than
two hours
According 10 Or. Soderstrom the girl
showed no injuries with the exception Of
a bruise near the top OF the head from
which blood was oozing Passersby
brought her 10 his office. was stated
that tho rear wheel had passed over her
breast but the doctor found no evidences
OF this.
He attempted 10 bring her 10 conscious
ness by artificial respiration but his eff
forts were futile
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
WAGON LOAD OF BOOZE
SPILLED IN COLLISION

The collision OF n Woonsocket electric
car. No 116. with a delivery wagon OF the
United States Bottling company on
Charles street at o'clock Saturday
night opposite No. GA on that street re-
suited in the breakage OF five racks OF
beer and several gallons OF liquors. which
were spilled into the street.
The shafts and a front wheel OF the
wagon were broken and the horse cut
about the legs. The wagon was owned
by Adolphus Boigie. who escaped injury
The car was IN charge OF Motorman John
Andrews and Conductor w. McMeehan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
NOT CHARTERING STEAMERS
To TRANSPORT TROOPS

Washington, March 5-War department
officials state that they are not endeavor-
ing to charter any private steamships on
the Pacific coast for the transportation
OF troops TO the Philippines. as has been
reported.
There is no present intention Of trans
porting any troops I'm addition 10 the two
regiments and two batteries already on
the way 10 Manila. which Will afford Gen.
Wood n command OF 1900 men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
MARINE REGISTER.

Tomorrow the sun rises at 6:i3 a. m. and
sets at 5:+2 p IN. High tides at 4:27 a. m
and 5:04 D. m.
The following vessels arrived In port
the past "a hours
Tug Richmond, Norfolk light.
Tug f. F. Luckenbeck New York
light.
Tug Tormentor. Boston, light.
Schooner Mary w. Bowen. with coal for
the railroad
Tug Gertrude. New York. light.
Steamer Aries. Page, Baltimore.
SAILED.
Tug +. r. Luckenbeck with barges ]. ].
Burlee and Solitaire
Tug Tormentor with barges Dessoug and
Wabash.
Tug Gertrude, New York.
Tug Richmond with barge Kentucky for
Norfolk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
WIDOW SUING
CITY PHYSICIAN
FOR NEGLIGENCE

The case OF Theresa Simpson against
City Physician Byron u. Richards Of
Pawtucket was heard by Judge Baker
today or defendants demurrer Plain
tins husband was placed I'm the pest house
and In his dellrium jumped from window
and ran against an electric car and was
killed
Defendant asserts that no negligence
for which he is legally responsible is set
forth IN plalntifts declaration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
TRANSFER OF RAILROAD LAND

Two more deeds were recorded In the
city hall today in connection with the
new tunnel The New York. New Haven
and Hartford Railroad company conveyed
TO tho Providence Terminal company ell
tho land with the Union Passenger sta
tion and All Improvements thereon, from
and Including the Administration build
Ing on the east % the express building on
tho right ~ the woonasauatucket river
The condition II that the right ~ way
be allowed 10 the railroad company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
ENTERPRISE cos
C0MPL HEARD
BY COMMISSION

New York, March 5-The interstate commission
began today hearing in the complaint of discrimination brought
by the Enterprise Transportation company operating the Fall
River line of steamships against railways running of New York
David w. Tcob president of the Enterprise company repre-
sened the complainant E. Buland represented the New Eng
land Transportation c. c. Paudng the New York Cen
trail George Patterson the Pennsylvania George Brone
Erie Frank H. Patt the Lehgh Chairman Martin Knapp
sion present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
MUST MAKE WIDOW A
PARTY TO HIS SUIT

The hearing OF the cause OF Peter sher-
~ against Thomas Coogan. executor ot
The Will Of Patrick Curley. late OF Paw
tucket. was continued after n partial
hearing In Judge Bakers court today. Mr..
Curley left n Will giving All his personal
estate TO his wife. IL included n grocery
store and liquor saloon.
IN his bill Mr.. sherry alleges that the
widow agreed 20 sell him the saloon for
81 600 but Afterwards went back on her
bargain. The conunuancs was granted 90
that complainant might amend bin by
making the widow a party 60 the suit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
BOUND OVER FOR
GRAND JURY ON
LARCENY CHARGE

James Ia Joie. Il, was adiudged prob
ably guilty in the Sixth District court this
morning OF breaking an entering the shop
OF Moses Frank Canal street, on the
night OF Feb. p and stealing $50 from the
safe. He was held under 500 bonds 10
await grand jury trial
la Joie denied taking the money. but
admitted receiving teO from a companion.
whom he claims he accompanied and for
whom the police have a warrant out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05

When the hearing opened Mr.. Buckland.
representing the New England Navigation
company. registered an objection to Com
missioner Prouty sitting in the hearing on
the ground that he had expressed his
opinion in regard 20 the merits of the
case In a speech at Boston Feb. n.
Commissioner Prouty announced that all
he said was that II was alleged that tho
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad had monopolized the transpor-
tation OF New England / may say that II
the New Haven road has created n mo-
nopoly and prevents a new line from get
ting the same rate advantages. it ought
20 be known, and Il ought 10 be stopped
! believe that Is a proper subject OF In
uuiry. IL this Is bias then l am biased.
The representatives OF the various rails
ways declared that they did not want 10
be considered as joining In the objection
20 Commissioner Prouty. Chairman
Knapp said that the proceeding was ono
OF inquiry alone and that the commission
has no power TO make an order OF any
kind as a consequence OF facts brought
out II Il develops that the law has been
violated a formal complaint will be served
on companies and they will then have fun
opportunity TO answer.
Commissioner Prouty said that In view
OF the criticism directed at him he would
not participate In the preparation of any
order. President Whitcomb outlined the
complaint OF the Enterprise company
against the respondent railways. He said
the question was whether or not the COM
piainant company delivering goods In New
York from New England for transporta-
tion TO the south and west could have
euch rates on the trunk lines as the New
England Transportation company.
He declared that the Trunk lines were
common carriers and should be compelled
10 carry similar freight at similar rates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
ESTRUCT|ON BY TIDAL
WAVE AND A CYCLONE

Washington 5Ofca confirmation of the destruction
wrought the cyclone the South Sea islands the
department today in the form of the following from
W. W. Do the American consul at Tahiti the capital Of the Society
islands Feb II, and by of San Francisco
Cyclone destroyed the consulate Feb Records saved but
damaged Library stationery and consular forms lost Governor
subscriptions Estimated loss French Oceanca
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
BAILEY CAMP MEETING ASSN
HOLDS REVIVAL SERVICE

The Bailey Camp Meeting Association
held revival service at the Randall
square gospel mission 81 Gladstone ave-
nue., The meeting opened with song ser
vice OF 10 minutes, conducted by Supt.
William O.. I.awton of the mission. which
was heartily enjoyed Prayer was offered
by Sidney Brewer and others. Roger w.
Murphy OF East Providence spoke from
the 9Th chapter OF Genesis. 81 verse. My
spirit shall not always strive with man.
George u. Crookes sang Where lie
Leads I VIII Follow" Remarks we're
made by Supt william @. Lawton. MIR.
ANGEL Mr. Nichols, Arthur Walker. Mr..
Hli, MFR Brown. Henry J, Geer George
W Hamilton. George II. Crookes. SIDNEY
Brewer, Mr. Parker and others. The meet
ing closed by singing the Doxology. A
large congregation was present.
Next Sunday afternoon at o'clock VIII
occur the 18th anniversary OF the mission.
Dr Frank u Sprague of the Broad Street
Christian church will speak and sing The
public Is Invited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding
Piles Your druggist will refund money
II PAzo OINTMENT fails to cure you in
6 20 IL da.'s. soc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05
new YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported for the News over the private
wire OF EDWARD Z. SHELDON * CO.
Bankers and Brokers. Room 23I Banigan
Ruildfnga
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05

He has promising future. Hes a
very eloquent young preacher
"Oh. he's too old-fashiOned. lie NJ
insist upon taking his texts from the
Bible "-Philaielphia Ledger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05

FOR sALE-CoTTAGE HOUSE AND
barn and hennery: between seven and
eight acres Five minutes walk from
cars: l52 Cottage avenue. mar5-2t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-05

MR.. L. X. GREENsTETN REPRE-
sonting Prof. J. w Corey palmist and
astrologist. Is at the new Sterling House.
III Aborn S. marS-st