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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
SAYS He WAS ELECTED.
Isaac Gil Of PaWtucket Asks Supreme
Court for Writ OF MandamuS.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN CRITICISED.
Asks That Frank NJ. Borden Ballots Be
Thrown Out and Himself Declared
Elected to the City Council from the
Second ward-Decision Reserved.

The supreme court was asked to arbi-
trate in another election case today, this
time the injured party being Isaac Gill
of Pawtucket. Mayor Carroll Of Paw
tucket appeared TO argue the cise of
Gill and was loud in his denunciations Of
the action OF the Pawtucket board Of
aldermen, on who's, luckless heads the
burden of the blame is alleged To rest.
The technical form of the petition Is a
prayer by Isaac Gill that the board OF
aldermen OF Pawtucket be ordered by
the Supreme cour5 to declare him a
legally elected member OF this town
council of that city.
GiIl's Case Stated.
Gill was a candidate for election from
the second ward on MAY 8. aud received
at the polls PAS votes. In oppose
ton to him were the names OF
Frank NJ. Borden and Patrick
Herman. b rden received 70 votes and
Keenan, 100 votes. In consequence no
wrath for the time and set about dis
covering some method by which his OPP
poncnts could be DISTINGUISHED and a
majority awarded himself. After con-
siderable skirmishing Gill discovered
that the nomination certificate OF Bor-
ueu uecIaEeu Hiun u resiucut VI tue ourtu
ward.
shoul Have Thrown Out Ballots.
He contends that the board of alder
men being cognizantof this fact should
nave thrown out Borden's ballots on the
count and should have declared Gill
elected. He therefore prays the supreme
court 70 issue a writ OF mandamus order
ing the board of aldermen to- declare an
election which would Of course seat him
In the town council.
The counsel for the board of aldermen
while admitting the allegation as to the
residence or Borden maintain that
it. is not within the province
of TIE board to discriminate
as to the validity of ballots and they can
not therefore throw out any votes and
declare that an election has been held.
The court took the papers and with
held It's decision.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
HIS HEAD In A BAG.
PECULIAR EXPRESSION MADE USE
or BY THE PRESIDENT.
He Doesn't See Clear Now, Hut He VIII
in a Little While and Will Then Know
What to DO.

NEW YORK. May l3.-Those who have
seen President Cleveland lately say that
he is making use of a queer expression
which shows that his mind is not clear
upon many matters brought before him.
For instance a New York banker who
saw him and spoke TO him about the
policy of issuing bonds. saw Cleveland
make a queer motion or gesture 10y which
he seemed to surround his head with
both hands, and then he said: my head
is in n bag; / don't see my way clear; l
shall see through this by a, d by"
Then a very prominent New York man
met the president by appointment to talk
with him about the political sit ia
this state, and while they were discuss
ing the proper treatment of Tammany
and the state Democracy, this man said
Cleveland made a queer, waving
motion before his eyes, aud then said I:
"My head is in n bag; / don't see clear,
but / shall I'm n little while and then |
shall know what to do"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
AT CHICAGO.
RHODE ISLANDERS WHO 81 THE
FAIR TAE PAST WEEK.
List Of Those Who Registered at the
Rhode Island House, Worlds Column
bian Exposition.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.

SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
CHICAGO, May 13.-The folio wing Rhode
Islanders registered at the Rhode Island
house, Worlds Columbian exposition.
during the past week:
Gar liner G. Sims. Esq. r. Sanderson /,
Elma A. Smith, Miss G. X. Vose. Miss
K. L. Vose. N. Bangs Williams, N. Is.
Whitaker. Jane +. Whitaker, Henry A.
Fifield, Harry L.. Fifield, Il homas Il.
Huntington, Thomas :. Hammond, John
j. Callahan. IL. +. Connolly. Sarah j.
Arlington, Frank K. Chester. Francis
ID. Chester, A. G. Delaney. l.. il. Bosworth,
George III. Kettlety, Charles Ia. kettlety,
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Luther, Volney
w. Mason, L. II. Manchester. Mrs. nj.
M. Atwood, p. G. Bishop. H.. II. Winship,
Emma L. Winship. Benno Wolf, Mrs. Is.
Wolf, Alice r. Wolf and Miss Ii. G.
Wolf, Providence.
Hon. Daniel Ii. Pond. Woonsocket.
Hattie L. Perry, l.. ID. Darling, jr..
Pawtucket.
II. III. Dexter. East Providence.
X. Hazard aud party, Peace Dale.
Mrs. Il. L. WalcoOt aud Anna M. Burr,
Burlington.
John A. Jerauld, Central Falls.
Emma t.. Bullock, Bristol.
George w. Burlingame. Kingston.
A. q. Delaney of Brown university,
who has been engaged in installing the
Rhode Island Educational exhibit, has
completed his work in n most satissac-
tory manner and returned to Provl.
deDCe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13

look at the proposed sites on both sides
OF tie bav, a. Darlington, Brigol. OAK
land Beach and Potomomut Neck, hut
this land was by far the most desirable
aud at the same time most rea-
sonable in price. The brigade cou d
be located there tomorrow IL necessary,
the ground IL In SO good condition.
There Is also every advantage for the
location of a mortar battery. which the
United States government will provide,
aud it is also in a splendid place to pro-
tect the West passage in cas- any invad-
ing feet should get past the Dutch Island
fort.
Lieutenant Woo.ey thought the place
admirably adapted TO the needs OF n
camp ground. the only drawback : being
the distance for the public To 20 from the
railroad. He thought the public would
want "A good chance 10 get 10 camp as
thew are interested In the militia.
General Dennis is out OF town but 1t Is
Understood that he thinks the SPOT "A
grand one il proper provisions could be
made for the transportation Of his stores
and equipments.
Captains Barker and Ely OF the two
batteries aud Major Strauss of the cav
airy are also very enthus astic over the
proposed ground and SO I r as IL Is
possible to learn there is no one OPP
posed to it in the light of ex-
listing circum stances. 1t is to b.
hoped therefore that the recon-
mendation or the commission that Sl7.5 500
Tor purchasing the land aud putting IL Ia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
THE CANAL

Warner Miller Replies 60 Mr.. Guzman's
Charge of Aiding the Revolution.
NEW YORK, May 18.-Prssident Warner
II. Miller of the Nicaragua Canal COM
pany, in referring to Mr.. Guzman's state
ments at Washington that the revolu.
t~ionists were aided by New York and out
side capitalists of the United States who
had large interests in Nicaragua, said
'I do not know to whom Mr.. Guzman re-
fers in his limitations. 1t cannot be to
the canal company, for the reason that No
such state of affairs exists between the
Nicaragua Canal company and the govern.
ment.
The facts are that the canal compan
has had nothing to do with the political
situation and has furnished neither arms,
ammunition or means, directly or indi-
rectly, TO the revolutionists. Not tho
slightest particle Of truthful evidence could
be shown that the company had in any
way interfered with the affairs In that
country. 1 have no fears regarding the
safety Of the property of the company,
which will, I believe, be conserved under
all conditions. The treaty OF 1857 between
the United States and Nicaragua gives
this government the power to protect the
transit route of the canal. They can,
when it IL deemed necessary, land troops
for the purpose Of protecting the property
and take possession. The canal company
is giving itself no concern, as the United
States government has already sent its
men-of-war to guard this company.
1T is true that the re~volutionists have
seized the steamers belonging to the canal
company on Lake Nicaragua, but up to
this time they have not disturbed those on
the San Juan river. This was to be ex-
pected. rs the control of Lake Nicaragua
Ia essential TO their purpose"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
THE CHRISTIAN | F
Revivalist Davidson Continues His Work
In south Providence.

Revivalist Davidson Continues His Work
In south Providence.
The good work Of the Davidson meet
Ing continues and the whole of South
Providence is aft ected by it. The service
last evening was one Of the most impress
sive. After a sermon by Mr.. Davidson
on the Joy of the Christian Life" a
testimony meeting for the: recent conve s
was held. When the evangelist asked
all those in the congregation 20
rise who had begun the Chris ian
life in times of a revival, fully two-thirds
of the large congregation arose. Here
is convincing proof said Mr.. Davidson,
that revivals are "a great blessing, and
that the majority Of those who come to
Christ in u season of special work do
hold out"
This afternoon at 4 o'clock a ladies'
union prayer meeting was held in Ply
mouth Congregational church. Mrs. B.
Fay Mills conducted It,. Tomorrow the
different churches will hold services
in their respective places OF wor-
ship. In the afternoon at 4 o'clock and
ia the evening Mt 7:30 O'Clock union evan
gelistic services will be held in the South
Bal list church on Ocean street. Next
week will DO the last Of these special
ser vices. Mr.. Stratton, who conducted
the singing during the Davidson meet
ings In Pawtucket is expected to lead
the large chorus choir.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
FALSE 70 TRUST.
A Lawyer Said to Have Embezzled
$4,000 From One Of His Clients.
WEEKS SPECULATED HEAVILY.
Other REGULATIONS Half n Million-Ho
Left New York Two Weeks Ago and
His Home at Cold Harbor ut Long
Island Ten Days Ago

NEW YORK, May l3.-An attachment,
issued yesterday by Justice Patterson. de-
veloped the fact that Lawyer +. II. Weeks,
who failed on April 20 last, has fled. The
attachment was the result Of q suit
brought against Weeks by Mrs. Cecile
Bristed Griffith, of whose $325, 900, left by
her foster brother, John Jacob Astor
Bristed, Weeks was the trustee. Mrs.
Griffith alleges that Weeks took advan-
tage of her confidence In him and embez-
zled her income of $4,000. In her COM
plant Mrs. Griffith alleges that Weeks
has disappeared from the city and that his
partner received a letter from him May 10.
postmarked Cuba.
Justice Patterson, on the application Of
Granville Kane, also
Removed Weeks From the Trusteeship
of Mrs. Griffith's estate and appointed the
Atlantic Trust company trustee. OF the
$4,000, Mrs. Griffith alleges $4,000 il her
income and $4,000 she says she paid
Weeks on his statement that she owed IL
to him. Henry w. Deforest. Weeks old
law partner, declined to talk of the affair.
Weeks is said to have left the city a fort
night ago, and his home at Cold Spring
Harbor, IL. L., III days ago.
He is a member of the Union, Univers-
ity, Century, Metropolitan, Sswanhaka
Yacht, New York Yacht, the Players'
and the downtown clubs.
In addition to Mrs. Griffith, he is said
to have been trustee Of a large number Of
other estates and had charge of a large
amount of money. 1t is feared THAI this
has all
Disappeared In Wall Street,
where he has been a heavy speculator dur
ing the past year.
An investigation Of his accounts, how
ever, has disclosed that probably $4,000 0
alone is missing from the estate Of which
he was trustee, while from the West SUI
perior Land and River improvement com
pany, Of which he was president, and was
deposed, $3.50, 900 Is said to have been
M~isspproPriated by Him
and put in his own name into the West
Superior Iron and Steel company, of which
he was cas- Sullivan and Cromwell
have issued two attachments, amounting
to $55o,000. against the Iron and Steel com-
pany to cover questionable transactions
on the part of Weeks. The whereabouts
of Weeks family are also unknown.
While IL Is believed that Weeks Is in
Cuba, Lawyer Beaman Of the firm Of
Evarts, Choate e. Beaman, counsel for
Mrs. Griffith, made . flying trip to Can
ada yesterday. Prescott Hall Butler Of
the same firm said that he thought Mr..
Beaman had gone to Windsor, Ont,
merely to look after an estate there, and
was not in search Of Weeks. When in
town Weeks lived at IL East Twenty
fourth street. His house at Cold Spring
Harbor is in charge Of his wife's sister,
Mrs. Blake.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
LIBEL0US POSTALS.
MRS. NARY s.. DENNIS ARRESTED
ON n SERIOUS CHARGE.
h Sent n Postal Card Through the
Mails Containing sianderous Matter
Will lie Heard Next Tuesday.

Mrs. Mary S. Dennis was arrested by
Deputy United States Marshal Ander-
son yesterday, on complaint of Mrs. Jane
Smith, charging her with violation of
the Federal act Of Sept. 90. 1888, concerning
the circulation OF libelous matter. Mrs.
Smith alleges that the defendant sent "A
postal card through the mails directed
TO a boarder In the house where Mrs.
Smith resides, stating in libelous and
scurrilous language that the complain
ant resides with a man TO whom she is
not legally welded. Mrs. Dennis pleaded
not guilty, and a bound over to IA
hearing next Tuesday in the sum of
81 1000.
Under the new law this offeEse is of a
very serious nature. The maximum
punishment is imprisonment for five
years or 5000 fine or both. The truth
or falsity OF the charges so circulated
cuts no figure In the case. The mere
proof that such matter is sent on q pos
tai card through the mails is sufficient
to bring down the full disple assure OF the
law upon the guilty party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
WHY JURY TOOK A RECESS
Attorney General Plllsbury Wanted
Insanity Experts Opinions.
THEY WERE NOT CALLED UPON.
The District Attorney Would Like TO
Have the Borden House Pulled Down
and the Grounds About Plowed Up
yenires for the Jurymen to BE Issued.

TAUNTON, May 13-It Is now under
stood that the true inwardness OF. the re-
csss of the grand jury in the Borden
case was because Of Attorney General
Pilsbury's desire that a consultation OF
insanity experts should be held to de err
mine the mental condition of Miss Bor-
den, he firmly believing, not In Der inno-
ceuce, as has been stated, but that she
was mentally unbalanced.
He wished that every chance In the
world should be given her TO show that
II she were GULLY IL was because OF her
mental condition. That the district
attorney has been a firm believer In the
defendants guilt all along aud that he
did not take kindly 10 the insanity
theory. there is no doubt.
No Consultation of Experts.
There was no consultation OF medical
experts on Miss Borden's rental condi-
ton. The district attorney believed not
a great while ago that an important
piece of evidence was contained some
where in the Borden house. but he was
fore, q to content himself with what was
brought to light by the officers:
IL would have delighted him to tear
down that structure, to raze the barn.
ana 10 nave u HllHutc cAd hludbiOh VI
every piece Of timber In both structures,
and have everything else brought to
light. Ir the ground could have been
plowed up all over the premises he
wouldn't have objecte :. He wanted
these buildings TO come down. but there
is no law which would allow him to do
anything of the sort. and the Bordens are
not sufficiently i'm love with the govern
ment, or I'm need OF money to take any
sum for the old homestead.
Two Lonely Guardians.
Emma Borden and u servant are the
lonely guardians Of the place today and
have been ever since Lizzie was arrested.
The two most important witnesses are
Bridget Sullivan and Mrs. Churchill,
and both of these will he given the closest
attention which Ex-Governor Robinson,
Of counsel for the defense, knows how 10
give.
IL a verdict of guilty is found the de
Tense is all ready to meet this by "A move
nent which Nill be more effective. 1t Is
thought, at tbattime than IL mace no =.
Que phase OF the case will have TO b.
eliminated, because since the death OF
Mr.. TIickey il cannot be made available.
The venires for the jurors ill be
placed in the hands of the sheriff next
week as at. least seven days must elapse
between the time of drawing them and
the time OF trial. 1t Is understood about
thirty %jurynen will be drawn from
Taunton, lorty-ive from New Bedford.
none from Fall River, and seventy five
from the towns In the county.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
H ADVANCE CLUB

Believes That Progress Means Progress
sive Work vigorously Prosecuted.
The advance club held a special meet
ing last evening at it's rooms to hear the
report of the committee appointed previ-
ously ito consider the advisabllity of
placing Q representative in Chicago dur
ing the Columbian exhibition to repre-
sent the interests Of the city of Provi-
dence." This committee is composed OF
David NJ. Thompson, S. w. Kilvert and
George j. Haz ard.
A detailed report was given of the
meeting rece Itly held In Narragansett
hotel in the interests Of this movement,
and Of the various methods suggested
for the carrying out Of the idea. There
was a long discussion anda clear, bust
nesslike analysis made of the advanta-
ges and disadvantages of the project.
with the result that a unanimous vote of
approval was passed.
The report Of the committee was ac-
copied. 1t was authorized to continue
in the same work and bring about a
successful result.
The club resolved to contribute an
equal share of the expense connected with
the preliminary work.
Much informal discussion ensued over
the most advisable method OF selecting
a suitable representative. and whether
it would be better to select the man first
and collect the funds afterwards, or vice
versa.
The club held a long session and the
unanimous sentiment of the meeting
was in favor Of the protest and its imme-
diate carrying out.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
DRUNK ON ALCOHOL.
MEN ON u. q. SHIP RICHMOND
HAVE Il HIGH Old TIME.
The Ship Is Set on Fire and Only Saved
from Destruction by Hours of Hard
Work.

NEWPORT, May 13.-There was a fire
on the United States steamship Rich
mond Thursday night. The machinist
got the key Of the alcohol chess from an
officer. and secured the desired groy.
which took away the senses of those who
ought TO have been awake.
Intoxicated, they allowed all the water
to run out Of the boiler and all the pack
ing about the boilers aud pipes was
burned off. All hands were called 10
fire quarters. The boiler room was
flooded with water, doing much damage.
The fire lasted from 1880 %. m. to 4 "A. m.
today. Machinist Mcneil and Oiler
Murphy and Q~uartermaster Fabsr are
undo arrest aud IN investigation will be
he'd at once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
A PATRIOTIC POEM

Read at the Arbor Day Exercises at
Roger Williams Park.
During the Arpor Day exercises at
Williams park yesterday the fol-
patriotic dedicatory poem, writ
ten by II. NJ. NJ. of this city. was recited
with much spirit by john Francis Scott
Of the Branch avenue grammar school:
We love, we love our native land.
soil on which we stand;
Made rich by blood our fathers gave, -
And holy now. without a slave.
Today we come. a youthful band
To plant one tree In our dear land.
In honor OF the seaman bold
Who sailed the sea with faith untold.
Hall! dauntless spirit, DER and DER.
We sing thy praise from shore TO shore,
Son OF Italia, thcu art ours.
We wave our flags. we bring our flowers
We plant a tree that long may show
The debt OF gratitude we owe
To him, VINO crossed the trackless main
Sustained by God. our land to gain.
And may this. our Columbian tree,
Which now We d dlcate to thee,
Teach us To trust ana persevere,
And as it grows from year to wear.
When leaves or flowers its branches grace,
May we still see that patient face
Gazing across the rolling sea,
Seeking this land. home Of the free.
May W. remember how he stood.
Although ret,led. In hopeful mood;
Believing truth at last would shine,
And make his zeal almost divine.
May we, a young Columbian band, -
With steadfast purpose also stand,
Letting no sco1ers' words prevail,
Who trusts In God shall never fail.
And now dear Native Land, to thee,
soil OF the free
We love thy rocks and flowers and trees
And when this one waves in the breeze.
May we remember why IT'S here,
Planted In this Columbian year.
And may we love thee more aud more,
Our own dear Land. sweet Freedoms shore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
FOR THE ML|1|A'S HOME.
The Officers Hope the State Will Buy
the QuidneSSett Neck Property.
IT is AN IDEAL CAMP GROUND.
With ater on Three Sides 1t VIII lie
Cool In summer-225 Acres Level as a
F1oor-What the Leading Militiry
Men of the State Have to Say About IL.

The report OF the commission APP
pointed "a year ago TO select a site for
the permanent camp ground for the
brigade Rhode Island militia has been
expected for a week or two, and while
no Official statement has be; N made as
to the intent OF the report 1t was
easy to see by the glowing terms
in which tn s land at Quidnessett Neck.
North Kingstown, was spoken OF by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
Pigott's Case Given to the Jury.

BROOKLYN, May 13.-Counsel for James
H. Pigott, on trial for ~conspiring to COM
pei the municipality TO pay an alleged
false and fraudulent bill for 81, 400, con-
tinued their defense yesterday. Alderman
Samuel McGrath took the stand first for
the defense. He did not know the amount
named in the alleged contract. John A.
Williams testified that a proper estimate
for the stand was about $4,000. Both sides
then summed up, and. after Judge Moore's
charge, the jury retired.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
Missing Toys.

A Portuguese boy, 5 years OF age named
Mariana M~archado. has been missing
from his home at "a Link street since
Thursday. On that Il ay the boy went
to school for the first tune and has not
come back yet. He wors a gray suit,
brown hat aId black stockings.
Johu Linu, o years OF age, Is missing
from his home at l49 Elm street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
NEAR HIS VICTIM.

AImy the Murderer's Remains Will Re-
pose Beside Christie Warden's.
CONCORD. n. H., May 13.-Today 1t is
stated that Murderer Frank G. Almy,
who is to b. hung Tuesday next. will be
buried BY the side Of hat of his victim
in the quiet little hillside graveyard
where Cnristie Warden sleeps.
He is afraid his remains will be sent TO
the Hanover medical college. and this is
causing him more worry than his APP
preaching death.
The warden has decided to hold funeral
services over the body before it is sent
from the prison. He says he has no in
terest in its ultimate disposition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
sixth niatrict (ourf-

In the Sixth district court this morn
Ing William -MoCabe, truant-plsaaed
not guilty and was held for trial Tues
day.
Louis Minelli. charged with overdriv-
Ing n horse. was fined $40 aud costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
DR.. McGiynn and the Pope.

ROME, May 13.-Rev. DR.. Edward Nc
Glynn, ex-pastor Of st. Stephens Roman
Catholic church In New York, has asked
for an audience with the pope. The
Seraux states that Father McGlynn does
not intend to repudiate his well known
views on doctrinal subjects, being assured
of powerful support at the Vatican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13

WASHINGTON, May 18.-Sscretary La
mont has decided to make a number Of
changes In the Office Of records and pen
sions of the wal department.. There will
be a half dozen or more removals and so or
90 clerks will have their salaries reduced.
Inefiiciency, carelessness and bad habits
are the causes assigned for the proposed
nhannaa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-13
Q All Records.

steamship Campania landed her passengers
beat all previous records. She steamed
from Queenstown to Liverpool In 10 hours
and 8 minutes, or at the rate Of 90. As knots
an hour. The officers of the Campania
cannot say enough in praise of her engines
and her seagoing qualities. The Cunard
company are receiving numerous tele-
grams of congratulation.