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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
GENERAL FESSENDEN DIES
OF BLOOD POISONING

Portland Me-. Jan. 2.-Gen Francis
Fessenden, one of Names most distin-
guiehed soldiers In the Civil War. and a
former mayor of this city, died at 10 a.
m today at his residence in this city.
Death was due to blood poisoning
caused by an abscess on the leg, which
followed an operation 10 days ago. to re-
move an abscess from his knee.
Gen Fessenden. the third son OF for
mer Congressman William Pitt Fessen-
den, was born in this city March 1s 1889
He was graduated from Bowdoln col
lege in 1858. Subsequently he studied law
in the office OF his grandfather. Gen. Sam
ue Fessenden, and attended Harvard
Law school. In the Civil War after serv-
ing as captain In the Nineteenth United
States Infantry, he was appointed colonel
OF the Twenty-fifth Maine Infantry and
when tho term OF service OF this regl-
ment had expired, was appointed COM
mander of the Thirtieth Maine Veterans
who were attached to the Army OF the
Gulf.
Col Fessendens conduct in these try
ing engagements was such as 10 gain for
him an appointment as brgadier general
During 1865 he was a member OF the
board which tried Capt. Wirz, the Ander-
sonvllc tailer. for cruelty TO Northern
eoldiers. In November. 1866, Gen. Fessen-
den was appointed major general OF vol
unteers and in September, 1866. at his own
request. was mustered out OF service
Gen. Fessenden served as mayor OF
Portland, in 1876. but declined n renomi-
nation. He leaves no family.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
MARKET
REPORTS.

First prices OF the year. at the stock
exchange were higher than Saturdays
closing and special stocks showed wide
advances at widely verytng quotations on
running sales OF large amounts. One
thousand shares OF Anaconda sold at 296
pared with 2Ss on Saturday.
There were 5000 shares OF Locomotive
at II and IS, compared with 1875 on Satur-
day. and the preferred was up ~. First
sales Of United States Steel were Of q 600
shares at 49, and 43as. compared with 1875
on Saturday Four thousand shares OF
United States Steel prefSfe6 sold at lo7
and 10TH. comprade with 1861 on Satur-
day. purchase OF $500 shares OF Anal
gamated Copper was made at liz and Ill,
compared TO 1l01a on Saturday
Minneapolis. st. Paul and Sault Ste
Marie rose Ia. the preferred 4, General
Electric and International Power Ia.
Smelling 1ss. Reading Ia. Pennsylvania
rs and Canadian Pacific and Norfolk and
Western also a point Metropolitan Sc
curities showed loss OF Il, and New
York Central was down ~.
The changes in the beneral list were
small as n rule.
The heavy selling which followed the
opening rise was most acutely felt In
the stocks that had been stronger At the
start.
The advances were not alone wiped
out, but some of them were driven nia-
terially below last weeks closing. The
losses established were Third Avenue .
Northwestern 2. Amalgamated Copper ~
New York Central 13s, and st. Paul. Union
Pacific. ansas and Texas and Smelling
abou' a point. Anaconda reacted points
70 ~.
There were a few he.ated advances
while the selling was In progress, n't
the market made no effectual resistance
10 pressure until Reading began to rise
buoyaptly. After leading was pushed pp
three points other cCiIve stocks recover,d
a good portion of their losses and there
were gains recorded of 2AGi1 In several
stocks Call money was loaned at 80 per
cent, but the market only wavered Il
tr1e when the rate was announced.
Reading reacted point and the market
showed some hesitation. but with the
yielding OF the money rate TO 30 per cent.
points Of strength developed. Reading
rose again to 143%. Atlantic Coast Line
rose 2. Louisville g. Nashville ~ and
Erie. Ontario & Western, New York, New
Haven g. Hartford and Peoples Gas /.
Among the specialties some Irregularities
are recorded There were losses in Hook
ing Valley ca. Great Northern preferred
1S. Metropolitan Street Railway and
Sugar III Bonds were irregular.
Traces OF heavlness showed occasion =
ally but the market generally was SUPP
ported and the stocks I'm which sharp
losses occurred were not factors, Most
OF the buying centered in Reading. which
went up 10 near 143. Tennessee Coal
fell off pa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02

AWFUL
CRIME

Caledonia, Mimi, Jan. 2.--Mathew Sty-
rer infatuated with Pearl Wheaton,
daughter OF s. ~ Wheaton. q wealthy
farmer broke into the Wheaton home last
night shot and killed the GIRL and then
fatally wounded her sister Ruth. her
mother and himself Styrer il dental
student at the University of Minnesota.
Pearl Wheaton had refused To marry him.
Styrer broke through a window. lie
was met by Ruth Wheaton, who armed
with a revolver. attempted 10 protect the
family. Styrer wrestled the revolver
from her and shot her twice In the
breast. He then shot Mrs. Wheaton in the
neck and arm. He ran to Pearls room
and shot her through the heart and then
shot himself. When nsighbors rushed in
Styrer was found with his head on the
girls breast. she dead. and he barely Nv
ing Mr.. Wheaton wah away from homo
at the time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
FIGHT OVER SPEAKERSHIP
INCREASES IN BIT TERkESS

Albany, n. Y, Jan. 2.-The fight to COM
pei or 10 prevent a secret ballot in the
Republican assembly caucus tonight at
which the speaker OF the assembly for the
coming session will verbally be chosen.
was resumed today with increased bitter
ness All concede that while the choice Of
Assemblyman James w. Wadsworth Jr,
who is Governor Higgins candidate for
speaker. is practically assured If the vote
be taken by open roll call. his defeat
would almost certainly be the result OF a
secret ballot.
Whether his leading opponent, Edwin A
Merritt, Jr., who is generally regarded as
1.-The Odell candidate" would win I'm a Sc
cret vote or whether the choice would
fall 10 some OF the other candidates Is
an open question.
leading topic OF discussion today was
the statement issued last night by Super
intendent OF Public Works Franchett. one
of Governor Higgins closest advisers, I'm
which he charged that the movement for
a secret ballot was intended to cover the
use OF money and accomplish the defeat
OF Mr. Wadsworth.
Ex-Governor Odell. when questioned as
10 the charges OF Mr.. Franchett, said
81 have never paid any attention TO any
statement that Mr. Franchett has made
/ don't believe anybody else has either"
Mr.. Wainwright OF West Chester. who
has been endorsed for speaker by a score
or more Of the members OF the assembly
He said he was opposed TO the inter
ference OF the governor in his selection
OF a speaker, as much as to be inter
ference by any other political leader.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02

COUPLE
Welded

Miss Annette Lincoln Robinson. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pitts Robin
son OF 2o7 Governor street, was married
today 20 John Palmer Barstow Of 22i
Angel street.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
DR.. Edmund s. Rousmaniere rector OF
Grace church. There was a large as
semblage OF relatives and friends pres
ent to witness the ceremony which was
performed In the church.
The wedding is Of peculiar interest, be
cause OF the prominence Of the contract
ing parties. The bride is the daughter OF
well known attorney and has a very
large circle Of friends and acauaintances.
among whom she is popular.
The groom Is not only well known To-
cally, but has a wide acquaintance with
the business world I'm general. He is
treasurer OF the Barstow Stove company
OF this city.
Following the ceremony reception was
held. at which many friends greeted the
happy couple and extended them good
wishes. They also received q large num-
Der Of handsome and valuable presents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
HIGH PRICE
FOR CALL
MONEY

New York, Jan. 2-Belief expressed last
week in Wall street, that the stringcncy
In the money market which sent rates
for call money soaring to record heights
would be relieved in a marked degree by
the release OF funds. which had been
gathered for the payment OF years'-snd
dividends. was not realized today
The first call loan Of the new year In
the New York market was made at 90
per cent.
TO ANTICIPATE INTEREST.
Washington. JGn- 2.-Secretary Shaw
announced today that the treasury depart
ment will anticipate the payment of inter
est due Feb. /, 1906. on government bonds
Coupons due on that date will be paid at
once on presentation, at the treasury de-
partment and the several sub-treasury
offices
Interest checks on registered per cent.
bonds OF 1905 will be mailed within a few
days and on registered As OF 1925 within
a day or two after the closing OF the
books on Jan. 10 The amount OF interest
anticipated is about sl.7oo.ooo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
CONFESSION
DOUBTED
BY POLICE

Detroit. Mich, Jan. "A Free Press
special from Flint. Mich, says: "A man
giving the name OF John Horton surrend-
cred himself to the police here last night,
confessing that he was one OF three men
who planned and accomplished the muir
der OF young woman at Hamilton. Ont.
His confession gives the first clue 10 the
Identity OF the murdered woman whose
body was found near Hamilton In Octo-
ber last He stated that the dead woman
was his half sister, Mrs Mary Hartz,
and that she was strangled TO death be-
cause she threatened to inform the po-
lice regarding the passing OF counterfeit
money by Horton and his two Mexican
partners
Horton states that the trio drew lots 10
determine which one should put the
young woman out OF the way and that the
choice fell to one OF the Mexlcans who
took the woman driving and returned
alone. the three men leaving Hamilton
that night. The police are inclined 20
doubt Horizons story.
Hamilton, ont. Jan. 2-The body OF an
unknown woman was found I'm n clump Of
bushes near Limestone Ridge. on the
outskirts or this city, by boys on Octo-
her 9.
She had been shot behind the right ear
and a strip OF cloth was tied tightly
around her neck. Her features were dis
torted and her clothing torn The identity
of the woman has remained n mystery.
Detective Greer OF the provincial police
who has been working on the case left to-
day for Flint. Michigan, 10 investigate
Horizons story
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
HOPEFUL
VIEW OF
FUTURE

Chicago. Jan. 2.--Slowness in the rate
reform legislation and the granting OF
greater rights 10 existing courts. rather
than the creation OF new bodies form the
main points in a discussion OF the rail-
road problem by Arthur T, Hadley.
president of Yale university, who arrived
at Chicago on his way 10 Denver Presi-
dent Hadley delivered message Of OPP
timism for the new year on the outlook
in social and economic problems which
are vexing the country.
Besides touching on railroad, and kin
dred subjects President Hadley expressed
himself positively in favor OF modifying
football rules with a view TO eliminating
the brutality OF the game, and said that
the greatest problems In athletes which
the universities are confronted with are
the curbing OF the extravaganza and un-
due attention which have grown out OF
the competitive games.
Rate legislation has been the subject
OF recent inquiry by President Hadley
IL believe In n sane. slow method OF
dealing with the problems like the rail
would have been made II legislation for
rate making had been forced through
the last congress. Better results and
better laws will come by educating the
people TO the real meaning OF the wave
OF Indignation which is sweeping over
the country.
Courts that now have power 20 regu-
late and dispose should be given greater
power rather than insist on the forming
OF new supervision body and attempt
TO make up "A new rate schedule
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
M'CALL
PAYS over
$235,O00

New York. Jan. 2.--John A. Mccall
company. has paid TO the company the
$2a5.O0O advanced to Andrew Hamilton,
and so far not accounted for by Mr.. Ham
ilton. Thomas r. Fowler, Chairman OF
the company's investigating comnaittee,
received today check from Mr.. Mccall
for Ss5,0OO and a note for $4,000.
Mr.. Mccall some time ago promised 10
make good this money. on receipt or Mr..
MoCalls letter accompanying the cheek
and note a meeting OF the board of trus-
tees was called for tomorrow While no
official statement on the subject was OBJ
tainable Il was accepted as a fact that
Mr.. McCall's resignation as president Will
be presented 10 the trustees tomorrow.
At a conference OF a number OF trustees
today Alexander E Orr was requested 10
accept the presidency OF the company.
Mr.. Orr said he would prefer that some
one else be selected for the place per-
manently but he offered to act as presi-
dlnt until someone else is named. Others
mentioned for the presidency are John
Clahin, Norman h. Ream and Hiram II.
Steele.
One OF the members Of the New York
LIES investigating committe said today
that Mr.. Mccall could not pay over the
S235 900 in one lump because Mr.. Mccall
is a poor man Ii is said he will go out
of business with practically nothing ex-
cept his life insurance policy OF sl60,OOO
and that i'm order to pay his s160,00O note
ne may have TO get assistance from nis
wife and some friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
kEENE'S
MOTION
DENIED

Judge Mumford today heard and de-
MED the respondents motion In the di-
vorce suit brought by Mrs l.. Florence
olney Keene against William f. Keene
to vacate the assignment of tho case for
Monday next The respondent said the
charges made were so grave that he
should have more time TO secure witness
es
Mrs. Keene who was the daughter u
the late Mayor Frank r. olney accuses
her husband, who is city engineer or Cen
trail Falls OF cruelty, misconduct and fail-
ure 10 provide her with the necessaries or
life. Mr.. Keene IN a motion In the na-
ture OF a cross petition charges MIS-
Keene with adultery and extreme cruelty
motion made by petitioner that re-
spondent furnish her with a bill or par
ticulars was granted by Judge Mumford
condtionally. The case has been the sub
ject OF much talk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02

the members-elect by Hon. Charles p.
Bennett. secretary OF state.
Representative William NJ. r. Bowen OF
Providence nominated for speaker Arthur
w Dennis. saying he was man amply
qualified held that important efffte--
He is n man OF Colonial ancestry and
has held many positions az q pressioihhs ing
officer. and was deputy speaker or the
house last year. lie quoted the follow-
ing words from Pope:
BE not the first by whom the new is
tried.
Nor yet the last 10 lay the old aside"
Judge James Harris OF Smithheld sec
onded the nomination, saying that Mr.
Dennis Is loyal Rhode Islander. who is
willing 10 give up his time and work for
the interests OF the state.
Representative Il. X. l.. Rattey OF Gem
tral Falls nominated Alphonse Gauvin or
Lincoln as the choice OF the Democratic
caucus for speaker.
Representative T. II. Butler OF Paw
tucket seconded the nomination.
The nominations were closed ana
Messrs. Bowen and Rattey were oppoint-
ed tellers 10 count the ballots.
SPEAKER ELECTED.
The vote resulted with 56 for Mr.. Den
mis- and 1S for Mr.. Gauvin.
On motion OF Mr. Gauvin the election
was made unanimous and Messrs. Gauvin
and Bowen escorted the speaker-elect TO
the chair.
Speaker Dennis thanked the house for
the election and said he was sensible OF
the honor conferred upon a member who
has been no longer I'm the house than he
had He assured the members OF his
endeavor to act fairly and according to
the rules, which may be adopted later.
He asked help over the difficulties that
he may encounter and congratulated the
new members upon their election.
He said he could see no reason why the
business OF the session should not be COM
pleted within the allotted time,
Mr.. Bowen nominated Col. Raymond @.
Mowry as reading clerk and Mr.. Peck or
Warren seconded the motion.
Mr.. Rattey. az directed by the Demo-
craft ccaucus. named Thomas =, Cor
coran Of Pawtucket seconded 10y Mr.. But
ler The vote stood: Mowry Sc. Corcoran
13. and Col. Mowry was reelected
For recording clerk Mr. Bowen nomi-
mated Mr.. Charles II. Howand. who has
60 efficiently performed the duties OF the
office In past years.
Judge Palmer OF Cranston. in warmly
enthusiastic speech, referred to Mr.. How
lands efficient work and seconded the
Eugene l. Young was the Democratic
nominee and was defeated by the same
majority as the others, 1S 10 So
The clerks were EYnrn In hY- the speaker
Divine blessing was invoked by the Rev
w. c. Selleck
The house OF representatives being now
organized. a resolution WAS INTRODUCED by
Mr.. s. w. X. Allen inviting his excelency
the governor and the honorable senate
10 Join the house OF representative IN
grand committee for the purpose ~ listen
Ing 10 the reading OF q certifca.e given
by the state returning board TO lite gov
frnor. showing the names Of the general
cfricers elected at the election held on
the Tuesday next after the first Monday
Ia November. a. u. 1906. and for tho In
duction OF the general officers elected into
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
GRAND COMMITTEE.

: The honorable senate and house OF rep
rcscntatives then met In grand committee
for the purposes above specified
The ex-governors. IN addition 10 Gov.
sprague. including Gov. u. Russell
Brown. Charles Dean Kimball. Augustus
q. Brown and l.. r. G.. Garvin. and chief
Justice Douglas and the associate Justices
OF the supreme court, In their robes. were
announced and marched IN while the
house stood They were seated 60 the
left OF the speaker and then the house
invited the senate 20 come into ErJnd
committee.
To the strains OF Hall TO the Chief
from the American band the governor and
lieutenant governor heading the senate
filed out of the opposite chamber escorted
by Sheriff Hunter G.. White aud COVER
nor's stan as commander-in-chiefi in lull
uniform
They came down tho stairway and up
the other side. Gov Utter assuming the
Chair az 1906. and called he grand conn
nlittee 20 order.
The roll Of the senate was called by the
cierx 81 the senate. David j. White. aid
then the roll OF the house was called by
Reading Clerk Of the House Raymond
Mowry. quorum of each branch. and
consequently = quorum of the grand COM
rllittee.-w-~- rrr--~rr---
The resolution of Invitation was then
read by Clerk White and the governor
presented the report of the state return
Ing board showing the election ~ the
state Officers which was read by the
clerk OF the senate.
on motion OF Senator stlness com
nnittee was appointed 20 escort the state
Officers 20 the grand committee and Gov
Utter named Gen. stiness Of Warwick
and Representative Manney OF Provl-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
new TARIFF BEARS ON
AMERICAN PRODUCTS

washington. Jan. "A serious blow has
been struck at the American export trade
by Brazil according TO advices received
by cable from Pretopolie. the diplomatic
suburb or Rio
This is to the effect that an order has
Just been issued putting In force the new
tarin which bears with great severity up
on imports OF American -four. grains and
many other important commodities. The
state department has been powerless 90
offer Brazil any inducemcnt 90 desist from
the increase OF duties on American pro-
ducts.
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INAUGURATION OF
STATE GOVERNMENT

CONTINUED from page One)
The house was called to order az 1903
by the senior member from Newport, Hon,
n Hassard. and the iOll Of members as
certified and delivered by the secretary OF
state TO the reading clerk was called. All
answering but Capt Bliss. who was on
stan duty. and Representative Cranston'
each succeeded himself their names were
allow cd To stand.
The oath of office was admlnistered to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
RANKS OF STRIKING
PRINTERS INCREASING

Cleveland, o., Jan. 1.-TWO hundred and
forty-lve employees OF printing houses
Joined the 175 members OF the Typographi-
cal union already on strike here today.
Three fourths OF the master printers hav-
ing refused to sign the eight-hour agree
ment. the sti'ke was declared
inc ypcthGtae is trying 10 obtain non
,tnfOn men
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
THE HOUSE,

After Col zenas w. Bliss OF Cranston
was sworn in by the secretary OF state
the house adjourned TO Wednesday morn
ing at II o'clock on motion OF Mr. Allen
OF East Greenwich
There was a sociahlc time following the
session tho members mingling with the
many guests and the members OF the as
semhly and ladies had a dinner in the
basement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT
BEGINS IN ECUADOR

Washington. Jan. AFTER . long period
OF qui,scence in Ecuador. revolutionary
movement appears 10 have manifested
itself there. The state department has
learned that the trouble broke out AZ a
o lace called Rio Bambama, but the nature
Is not stated IN the report which come !
from GtiaYasttt4i
Troops and policemen arc reported 10
have Joined the reyolutionists who are
headed BY Col Terhan. Telegt aphlc com
rnunica ton between Qulnto. the capital.
and Guayaqui is somewhat interrupted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
MUSIC TEACHING.

HENRY HUNT-BEST FACILITIES
for teaching violin. cornet, mandolin,
piano French and German. Class les
sons greatly reduced rates. 1877 Pearl
i2-et
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Qulnine Tab
let's. Druggists refund money II IL fails
to cure. r. ". Groves signature Is on
Orient
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
The NON York Stock Market

Received for The News over the pri-
vate wire OF EDWARD y. SHELDON
& co. Bankers and Brokers, Room 234.
Banigan Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
The Cotton Market.

Received for The News over the pri-
vate wire OF EDWARD y. SHELDON
q CO, Bankers and Brokers, Room 2Si,
Banigan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
a GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching Blind Bleeding or Protrudlng
Piles Your druggist will refund money
lf PAZO OINTMENT falls to cure you In
8 10 IA days. Soc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-02
ACCOUNTANT.

J. p BRAwNER-PRoFESs
Consulting Expert. Corporation Auditor.
Auditing. Systematlzing Perfect systems
introduced. Hotel Dorrancc, Providence.
Headquarters. New York city. j2-3w
The daily sentinel., 1906-07-02

Leon ]. Chapman and one of two
other gentlemen went up to Norrie
yesterday morning on a short fishing
expedition. They will return home
tonight, probably.
Numerous Grand Junction people
spent yesterday at Glenwood Springs
or along some of the trout streams
and all of the pleasure seekers re-
port an enjoyable time.
Mrs Rhoda Lutes. mother of Z.
B. Lutes, the popular candy mer-
chant and alderman in the first ward,
was the recipient yesterday mornin g
of shower of congratulations from
her host of friends at church upon
the occasion of her 81 birthday. Mrs.
Lutes yesterday celebrated the 81
anniversary of her birth by walking
to church and enjoying it as much as
younger person. She is in excel
lent health and more activity than
many at half her age.
President Roosevelt has achieved
his popularity from the fact that he
has advocated and worked for the
good old Democratic principles which
the Democratic party has incorporat-
ed in its platform for many years
past He has but taken up and advo-
Gated the doctrines which Bryan has
contended for all the time, and his
most notable achievements would
have been impossible had he not re-
ceived the help of the Democrats in
Congress and especially in the SEN
ate.-Ouray Plaindealer.