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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
Market Notes.

The par of sterling oychdngc is L.ss.7. The
rate Of demand sterling bills at ichich gold can
be exported TO London mithout loss Is I Ss5s for
bars and l. s914 for coin, and the rate at ichtch IL
can be imported Witho,n loss is L.sss4.
The rates of sterling exchange are asa
4s6.
LoNDoN-Prices come higher at X to Is
per cent. The market will continue strong
but inactive.
Bos1oN (SpeciaD- Speaking Of the Chi
cago Elevated Terminal Company, Presi-
dent Reinnart of the Atchison saws that
the Terminal company is to buy real estate
in Chicago from Atchison at a cash price
of about ss, 900, 600, but the Atchison is not
in any other way connected with the Ter
minal Co. The Terminal Co. will issue
about $4,000, 900 of bonds, but they will
not be guaranteed by the Atchison nor
will the Atchisnn eujoy any distinct ia
cilities on the Terminal Co property be
yond those accorded to other roads. All
such railroads will, however, be stock
holders in the Terminal Co.
CHICAGo-The strike of telegraph
operators on Atlantic and Pacific and
Southern Pacific Company's is called of,
nendinR investigation by Acting Chief
Ramsey.
NEW YoRK-Sugar books close to-day
dividend per cent. The books reopen
Jan 2. Sugar, preferred, dividend 3H per
cent; reopen Jan. 2.
The Manhattan, dividend or IA per
cent; reopen Jan. 2.
LoNDoN-Market for Americans opened
dull and Is now improving.
NEW YoRK-East Tennessee people are
very much elated over the success of their
efforts at the Richmond Terminal meet
ing in securing a decision of the board
that the East Tennessee meeting to-day
shall be held and the old Board
reelected. We are told that
Gen. Thomas made vigorous speech at
the meeting outlining his position with re-
spect to the proposed action of the reor-
ganization committee appointed by the
stockholders. He frankly stated that the
committee should not have any power
over the East Tennessee property II he
could prevent il.
Mr.. Brice stated last night that he and
Gen. Thomas were not opposed to Mr.. In
man as president of Richmond terminal.
RAILROAD EARNINGS.
C., C., G. A 81. L., first wesk In December. ..
700
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
TWO INCENDlARY FIRES.
A Schoolhouse and a Barn Sup
posed to Have Been Set Purposely.

The fire department has been kept busy
during the past week, fires succeeding
fires in great rapidity. Early this morn
ing an alarm was rung in from Box 3sl,
located at the corner OF Calais and Jewett
streets. On the arrival of the department
the old schoolhouse on Calais street was
discovered TO be in flames. Short work
was made of the blaze aud the fire was
soon checked IL Is supposed that the fire
was of incendiary origin, an old mat partly
burned and lying against the woodwork
OF the building showing AL attempt TO ig
mite the structure
About II o'clock an alarm was rung in
from box s3, at the corner of Gaspee and
Francis streets. The fire was in "A barn
owned by the John Il. Mumford estate,
and occupied by A. c. j. Learned. The
entire building Vas enveloped in flames,
but the promps response OF the depart
ment and the rapid and skilful work soon
checked the fire in its further progress.
As il was there remains but mere shell,
the woodwork being charred and black
ened beyond renewal
IL will be necessary TO rebuild the entire
structure at an expense OF nearly s2,OOO.
In the barn Mr. Learned had stored an ex-
press wagon and two other vehicles, be
sides quantity OF hay, straw and lumber
stored in the loft. by streak OF good
fortune, the horses owned by Mr.. Learned
were not in the barn at the time else they
would have perished.
Mr.. Learned could give no possible rea-
son as To the origin of the blaze, except
that of incendiarsm. To NEWS re
porter he stated that i'm all probability the
fire had been set by crowd OF young
children who have for some time past
amused themselves by the rather danger
GUS pleasure of surreptious bonfires. He
also said that he had scared the children
away from his premises several times dur
ing the past week, and had to keep a
sharp lookout for their inevitable blazes.
The police will investigate the matter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
RUCTlONS. IN IRELAND.
McCarthyites and Parne|Iites fight
Another Fierce Battle.

DUBLIN, Dec. 16.-The Clare County
convention was held at Ennis, the capital
of that county, yesterday, and all present
had a most lively experience. John
Dillon, NJ. p, was met on arrival at the
railroad station by several bands of music
and by large delegation of McCarthyites.
The Parnelltes were also out in force.
They made q succession of fierce attacks
upon the McCarthyite procession, and
used brickbats and blackthorns. On both
sides were scores Of broken heads.
Mr.. Dillon made several attempts to ad
dress the surging crowds around him
from a jaunting car. Finally the fighting
became so furious that the entire local
force of constabulary was marched TO the
scene and formed a Gordon about the Nc
Carthyites separating them from their
enemies. Then the Parnellites captured
the Town Hall and the McCarthyites and
police combined their forces and stormed
the building The fighting was of the
most furious description. The Parnellites
were outnumbered and had to give way
There were great many people injured,
but 10 deaths reported.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
WHYSHE TOOK WHISKEY.
Continued from Page IL
To-days' Proceedings.

DENVER, Col, Dec l6-It is probable
that the entire day will be taken up with
the testimony of Mrs Il. :. Worrell, Sr.,
and the Bennetts of Blue Lake In the
Adirondacs. The prospects are good for
raft OF sensational matter, more sensational
In TACT than yesterday when Mr.. Worrell
senior, swore that Mrs Barnaby told him
that DIR. Graves started the story about
her husband leaving 500, 900 To mistress,
that IL was he who got her TO contest his
viii, that she said Graves would be the
ruin OF her yet, and that Sallie Hanley
was acting as a spy, and she had to get rid
Of her
A letter from Dr. Graves to Miss
Barnaby was shown this morning and
identified. In IL the doctor said he had
summarily dismissed by Mrs. Barnaby,
and had given her $50 extra. Sallie had
signed a receipt, and had agreed to be
friends with Mrs. Barnaby. DIR. Graves
added that he would never again select
travelling companion. He thought he
had got good one, but was glad 1t was
now over.
Mrs. worrell, i'm beginning her testi-
mony this morning, said that when she
and Mrs. Barnaby got back from their
drive on that fateful Monday they were
both cold. Mrs. Barnaby said she would
get some Of that fine old whiskey. The
witness offered to send a servant for IL,
but Mrs. Barnaby said ''No, I'll get IL.
IL Is in my trunk down stairs.
She did get il and mixed drink for her
self and witness The latter was the iirst
Que sick. She vomited Immediately and
said: Oh that Is vile"
On the trip TO California Mrs Barnaby
received medicine by mail from DR. Graves.
One bottle was for rheumatism and one
for memory and sleeplessness. She took
IL but told the witness that il did no good.
In letter DIR. Graves wrote to Mrs. Bar
naby that he would send the medicine by
mail and advised her not TO stay long in
Denver.
Mrs. Barnaby frequently referred to DIR.
Graves threat TO put guardian over her
because she wanted TO buy house in the
Adirondacks.
On cross-examination by Judge Macon
Mrs. Worrell said that Mrs. Barnaby had
told her that Graves had read the first
will. She never asked her what property
she had or what cash she got from her
husband. She told witness that DR.. Graves
had got the papers of all her estate and
she had nothing in her own hands. The
fact was brought out which proved very
surprising TO the defense. that all of Mrs.
Barnaby's letters found in her trunk had
been preserved aud that among them was
one from DR.. Graves threatening TO put
her under control OF a guardian.
batch of letters was presented to the
witness by the defense who challenged her
to find in any of them anything
naby would leave California for Denver.
An inspection of the letters resulted in
not finding that matter, but one of the
letters was found to be short one page.
The witness still insisted that she had
written to Graves about when Mrs. Bar
naby intended leaving for Denver.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
CLAIMS A FORGERY.
Frank Murphy Appeals to the Su-
preme Court for Equity.

The full bench of the Supreme Court
gave hearing to-day on the bill in equity
brought by Frank Murphy against Ber-
nard McGuinness. The plaintiff is an in
mate of the Dexter asylum, as a
result, it is said. of his business
transactions with the defendant and
the too excessive use of the ardent
The plaintiff alleges that in 1880 he pur-
chased lot of land and accompanying
buildings on Branch avenue. He after
wards sold the property and later on
brought il back again, giving a woman
named Mary McCaffrey a mortgage
on il to the amount OF $500. lie
allowed her to collect the rents which
were devoted To paying off the mortgage
until $3.50 had been paid. when she asked
for the $40 balance in a lump and he OBJ
tanned il from the defendant, giving him a
mortgage on the property. From time
to time he admits he secured other small
sums from the defendant, keeping
self, but relying on the integrity of
the defendant. He was informed
one day that deed had been executed
! by himself, transferring the property to
| the defendant, which deed he found was
on file at the City Hall. This deed he al
leges is forgery, or II he did execute 1t he ne
I did not know what he was doing at the
time, adding, by way Of parepthesis, that
he was accustomed To drink considerable
at the time he was getting the money from
| the defendant.
He further claims that under this deed
the defendant has sold the property of
| another, and he asks the court to COMPEL
| the defendant to turn over the amount re
ceived from the sale TO him.
The defence IL a Hat denial of the charges
| OF any forgery and claims that the plain
tiff executed the deed knowing full vel
| what he was doing William A. Morgan
| for the plaintiff; Ziba O. Slocum for The
! defendant Held for advisement.
| You Mish TO vote for President; register
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
THE FINANCIAL NEWS.

Money is unchanged to-day at 6per cent.
for time and per cent. for call.
The marked feature Of the market Ii the
strength Of Atlantic Bank. It's Did price
now surpasses that of American Bank,
though the asked price is y below that OF
American. The young men OF Atlantic
are evidently determined TO push TINS IN
stitution to the front. :,
The sales Of Bank Of Commerce and
Rhode Island National to-day were both
at low prices. IL is noticeable, however
that the bid for Rhode Island Is the same
as the sale price to-day Not long since
2SA was paid for this security.
The move of the Providence Gas Com
pany in issuing registered certificates Is
commendable. The excellent feature OF IT
arises from the fact that 1t Is In the line OF
policy followed by all other large concerns
in large cities. There is no need Tor
any change in the form OF certificate
so far as the danger OF over issue Is con-
pany have regulations above reproach, but
the custom OF making stock certihcates
carry the stock and making them
transferable by endorsement is good one,
and will meet the approval OF all local IN
vestors
II is a misfortune that the local bust
ness community should be beset
by those whose aims lead them
TO pervert the trdth and mis-
lead those who come In contact with them
on questions which not only lnVolNe the
integrity OF citizens, but create a
feeling Of distrust that is wholly unwar-
ranted. Not only that, but such
reports are cast abroad in the coun-
try and become subject OF disgrace
To the city. We refer to a recent
charge made by local paper that the
stock Of the Union Railroad Company Is
composed Of S500,O0O cash capital ana
81 500, 900 water. No more iaQrant state
ment of an untruth was ever made
in local circles. There Is not one
dollar of water, as that term is
understood among investors in the stock
of the Union Railroad Company. For the
first few years of its existence no diVi-
dends were paid, and all earnings
which properly belonged to the stock
holders as dividends were at once IN
vested in new equipments and extensions
Later on $50, 600 Of this money which be
longed TO the stockholders was paid them
in the form of the stock dividends. All
the rest of the stock has been paid for In
actual cash. The youngest man
in the city will remember that
within three months there was
an increase OF 100000 in the stock OF
the company which was paid for in cash
at par. The same is true of the previous
issues All conversant with the facts
know this and yet certain irresponsible
parties have had the effrontry to state
the contrary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
Additions to the Sessions Reports.

solves and reports of the different sessions
of the General Assembly. The first is an
act in amendment of chapter $50 of the
public statutes "Of the inland fisheries, y
and was passed June Is, 1881 The second
was an act concerning the Rhode Island
and Massachusetts, Railroad Company and
the New York and New England Railroad
Company, passed March 1, 1855 The third
is an act To incorporate the Narragansett
Brewing Company, passed April s, 1891.
The records of these three acts had bee n
mislaid or lost, and consequently were not
published with the reports - the several
sessions. Secretary Utter has discovered
them and had them printed on leaves 10
be pasted in their proper places.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
Names for Circuit Court Judges Sent
to the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The President
to-day sent the following nominations to
the Senate:
Circuit Judge William l.. Putnam Of
Maine, first judicial district.
Nathaniel Shipnan of Connecticut sec
ond judicial district.
George NJ. Dallas of Pennsylvania, third
judicial district.
Nathan Goff of West Virginia, fourth
judicial district.
William Ii. Taft of Ohio, sixth judicial
district.
William r. Woods Of Indiana, seventh
judicial district
Warren Truitt of Oregon, to be United
States district judge for the district OF
Alaska
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
{" A Midnight Bell.

At the Providence Opera House next
week Hoyts charming comedy. "a Mid
night Bell" will be the fun producer. IL
will be remembered that this piece was
seen here last season, and If large audi
criterions, the play made a pronounced
hit. The piece illustrates life in a small
country village i'm New England, with all
it's petty doings and happenings, and il is
so true to life that IL wins enthusiastic
praise from people who thoroughly know
by experience just the sort of life IL Is. No
clearer outline of the principal personages
of such hamSets have ever been drawn in
history, novel or word sketch than are
presented in Hoyt's rural comedy, "A
Midnight Bell"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
COLUMBIAN EXPRESS WRECKED
The Loss of Life Horrible, But Not
Yet Known.

LIMA, Unio, Dec. 16-A frightful wreck
occurred on the PittsburR, Fort
Wayne and Chicago road two miles
east of this city this morning.
The wrecked train was the Columbian
Vestibule Express train westward bound.
Two sleepers and the dining room car
were wrecked, and at least four Of the
employees in the latter were killed. The
number of passengers killed or injured is
not vet known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
Register. IL will be too late after Decen
her 81.
OUR MEN OF COLOR.

This evening i'm Bethel A. NJ. +. Church
the second photographic concert will be
given. =,
In Ives Post hall, Col Barton Camp, No.
10. Sons of Veterans, will assist Mrs.
Robert a. Primms Tent, No. 2, in giving
a grand social tonight
Emery B. Turner, president Of the John
Brown Memorial Association, is seriously
i'll at his home.
The First A. NJ. +. Zion Church, the
Rev, William B. Bowens, pastor, has
raised 5000 toward the building fund fol-
the new church, plans for which have
been prepared.
The vestry of Pond Street Baptist
Church has been renovated and repaired
under the direction of Miss Williams
class. Back of the pulpit this class has
placed a beautiful picture which was un.
yelled last night to the accompaniment ol
literary aud musical exercises.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
Plymouth Congregational Church.

The ecclesiastical committee of the Ply
mouth Congregational Church has ac-
cepted plans for the interior arrangements
of the proposed new church to be located
corner of Broad street and Pennyslvania
avenue. The auditorium will be semi
circular in form with seating capacity of
900. Adjoining the main building will be
the Sunday school building, built on the
Akron plan and containing radiating class
rooms In two tiers, separated by sliding
doors and opening on the auditorium OF
which they are made To form n part.
These class rooms describe semi-circle
and are in easy hearing distance of the
Sunday school superintendent who, while
teaching, will occupy a central position in
the auditorium proper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
CITY Hall Notes.

The committee on the investigation OF
the CITY property committee will meet at
30 II. NJ, Tomorrow, and may be ready
TO report to the Aldermen to morrow.
John Spencer. mechanic, has been en-
ployed to assist Supt. Cottrell of the
department Of Public Buildings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Ex-Speaker Reed One Of the Repub-
Iican Members,

wAsHINGToY, Dec. 16.-In the House
Immediately after assembling to-day
Spct tker Crisp announced the following
comn.. tee on rules: The speaker and
Messrs. McMillin, Reed, Cathings and
Burrows.
Mr.. Taylor OF Tennessee then arose and
In a few appropriate remarks officially an
nounced the death Of his colleague, Mr..
Houck, which occurred last May. The
House then adjourned until Saturday
next
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
ASKED TO RESIGN.
\ ocular Rumor About Henry
Willard,

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 16.-The Press
claims trustworthy information that Mr.
Henry Willard has been requested to re-
sign the presidency of the Edison General
Electric Company, also that Mr.. Willard
will retire from the Northern Pacific and
confine his attention to rebuilding the
North American Company. His success
sor is likely TO be Hon. Carl Schurz."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
A Workman Injured.

John Hogan, "A workman in the Provi-
dence Brownstone Company's works on
Harris avenue was struck by large
piece of machinery this morning and Sc
verely injured. Hogan was thrown down
and badly jammed between the machinery
and a fiat car loaded with stones. He was
rescued from his position and an exam
ipation made, disclosing the fact that
three of his ribs were broken and other in
iuries sustained Later the man was
taken 10 his home, . Howard street, in
ths ambulance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
THE BROOKLYN MURDER.
The Child Dies This Morning--Sev-
eral Arrests Made.

BROOKLYN, Dec. 1G.-The infant child Of
Max Boschinisky, whose house was bur
glarized and wife murdered last night,
died this morning from injuries inflicted
by the burglars. Several men have been
arrested. but no evidence has yet been
found TO insure conviction. The murder
has created intense excitement and great
crowds surround the house today. The
father is almost crazy from grief.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16

Brddstrect's visible:
Wheat, increase, 962, 900 bushels.
Pacific coast, decrease $4,000 bushels.
Corn, increase, S93, 900 bushels.
Oats, increase, 81, 900 bushels.
NEW YoRK-Cables generally weaker,
but bring more buying orders es-
pecially for corn. Last evening
515 loads wheat taken and to-day 81, and
via outports last evening o loads. Corn
last evening 8 loads and to-day 81, and via
outports last evening 80 loads.
Actual clearances yesterday about IL
loads wheat, So loads corn.
Tot al clearances Yesterday four norris.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
rhe Woman sunrage Leagne

The Providence Woman Suffrage
League met last eveninrIst the rooms OF
the Woman's Educational aud Industrial
Union, and had "A very enjoyable evening
Mrs. Millie Estes, Of Pawtuoket, read n
paper entitled, Woman Suffrage and
Evolution" which was greatly appre-
ciated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
That Is Thomas Dsly's Charge Against
w. II. Baton.

That Is Thomas Daly's Charge Against
w. IL. Baton.
Before Judge Rogers and a jury in the
Court of Common Pleas to-day, the case
of Thomas DAILY against William IL.
Baton to recover $780, The plain
tiff alleges that he was in the
employ of Baton, and loaned the
latter $500, for which amount he received
three notes written in lead pencil. After
wards be went to Boston, he claims, and
attempted to collect the value OF the
notes, when the defendent took them and
tried To erase the signatures. Later
notes and burned them, so that he has
no evidence of the debt The defence Is "A
complete denial Of the plaintiffs declara-
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
A Democratic Meeting.

The Democratic State Central Commit
tee met at the rooms on North Main street
this forenoon TO hear reports OF registra-
tion and such matters from the various
towns. Chairman Owen stated that the
reports were satisfactory. x
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
senator Daniel REFLECTED.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec l6-John w. DAN
iel was unanimously reelected United
states Senator by the legislature yester-
day for the term beginning March 4, 1898.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
a Visit To

Our store will repay the trouble even II you don't
buy. Psrlor Stoves Half Price. CLEMENCE
BROS g. co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
Chicago Grain Notes.
QUOTED BY A. l.. WEEDEN.

CABLE-London wheat market looks
sick, the turn in buyers favor, but few
buyers. Liverpool very slow; spot 12ald
lower; futures Id lower.
CHICAGo-Wheat depressed on foreign
markets. IL has been getting weaker for
days, and there are signs that holders over
there are getting very anxious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16

DO yon want n Situation? A 1O-cent
advertisement in the News" will supply
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16

FINANCIAL.
MERCHANTS SAYINGS BANK.

~ Wcybosset Street.
Deposits made on or before Dec. 18th.
will draw interest from Dec. LIST.
JAS. :. PHETTEPLACE, Prest.
]. w. ANGEL, Treas
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16

Have you property to sell? Investors
read the "News." A 10-cent advertisement
may make n sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
New York Cotton Mark ct.

DO you want n situation? a 1O-cent ad-
yertisement In the " News" will supply IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16

Furnished rooms supplied with Lodgers
by q lo-cent advertisement la the A" News"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-16
DESTROYED THE NOTES.

You wish to vote for President; register
imme Il lately.
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