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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29
FRAUDS ALLEGED.
Portland's Collector Of Customs Sum-
msrily Removed.

Portland's Collector OF Customs Sum-
msrily Removed.
WASHINGTON, June 20. The President
has summarily removed from Office Mr.
Lotan, Collector of Customs at Portland,
Ore. This unusual action of the President
was taken on the receipt of a telegram
from special agents of the Treasury De-
partment who have been engaged for
some time ia investigating the fraudulent
practices prevailing in the Puget Sound
and Portland districts.
The telegram stated that they had in
formation OF the intended landing at Port
land of large number of Chinese coolies
Some weeks ago Mr.. LotaE was removed,
but his successor has not yet qualified,
and Mr.. Letan was still In charge Of the
Office On his summary removal yes
aerday his deputy was placed in
charge, and will continue to act until
Black, the new collector, quallhes His
bond is now OH the way to Washington.
On June Is, Collector Lotan, in disregard
of official instructions from the Treasury
Department., landed from the steamer
Danube about 800 Chinese. claiming to be
merchants, but who were described In an
official report to the department as a
''scaly and uncouth appearing lot Of cool
ies." The Chinese coolies now expected
are on board the steamer Haytien Republic
en- route to Portland, and IL was believed
by the Treasury Department that II Col
lector Lotan had been left In Office he
would land the Chinese from the Haytien
Republic without regard to law, rs was
done in the case of the Danube
AS far back as March Sd Collector Lotan
was instructed by Assistant Secretary
Spaulding rs follows: ut Is ascertained
that many lnese enter tho United States
upon fraudulent papers, certifying them
TO be returning merchants. You will
hereafter disregard such papers and refuse
entry unless it is proven to your satisfac-
tion that the persons presenting them have
the right to land"
Since that time many hundreds of Chi
nese have been landed at Portland upon
bogus afIidavits and certificates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29
A BUCKEYES COMPLAINT.
DANIEL u. LEE or OHIO SUES jas.
MONTAGUE OF PAWTUCkET.
He Sold Montague a Horse. but Re-
ceived No Pay-Jury Finds for Plain
tir-Continued Trials.

III. Daniel b. Lee. a resident of Carol
ton, Ohio. was represented by counsel
to-day in the court Of common pleas be-
fore. e.JudRe DouRlas In suit brought
against james Montagu of Pawtucket.
Lee seeks to recovcd the value of a pro-
missory note, $50 and costs, from the de-
fendant. the amount representing the
value of one gray horse which the d aintiff
sold TO the defendant about a year ago.
Lee halls from the famous county of
Carroll, Ohio. and il by profession a dealer
In horses. Every year he makes Pilgrim
ages to the East to vend his wares and
always includes Providence in his tour.
Last year, while in this city, he sold y
horse TO Montague for $50, accepting n
promissory note for six months at interest
as surety. The horse did not suit Mon
tague aud he brought him back the next
day and excanRed him for another nag II
douhtful reputation for vitality. Ac-
cording to Montague's statement it was
agreed between the parties that the
promissory note given for the
first horse should stand for he
second in case the latter horse should
recover from AN iDsidions malady to
which be was then q prey. The animal
MANAGED to pull along for about a year.
but finally gave up the ghost and was
inferred. Lee then asked for the pay
ment Of his note, but met with refusal.
Lees statement is hat he never agreed
to condition the payment OF the note upon
the borse's longevi,y aud that the money
Is rightfully his.
The jury was of a similar opinion, ami
brought In verdict for the plaintiff.
Montague is teaipster and resides In
Pawtucket. G. J. Farnsworth for plain
tiff and Hugh j. Carroll for defendant.
Inc trial of Carmine Di Marcho, the
proprietor of the West Exchange street
nuisance. was continued before judge
Wilbur to-day. The states witnesses
completed their testimony yesterday. and
the witnesses for the defeuse were intro
duced aud occupied tn, time Of the court
tot ay.
The jury in the case OF Paris W. Mat
hewson against Henry l.. Taft, which was
begun before judge Rogers Tuesday, was
given a recess until Two o'clock this after
noon.
Thomas Wilson DefauIted.
Thomas Wilson. failing to appear, was
deiaulted in the suit of Albo X. Wilson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29

The Alumni and Distinguished Guests
Banquetted Yesterday Afternoon.

The Alumni and Distinguished Guests
Banquetted Yesterday Afternoon.
Comm encement dinner yesterday after
noon was the occasion of the regular
annual reunion of about GOO sons Of
Brown. At the head table sat President
Andrews, his exceilencv ID. II. Rrown,
ex-Governors Ladd aud Taft. judge Dur
fee. Rowland G. Hazard, Judge William
l. Putnam OF Maine. Rev. Alva Hovey,
president OF Newton Theological Semi
nary; James III. Chace, William T..
Sheffield aud Rev. DIR. Greene of the
class of 1872. There were present
as guests OF the corporation, General
Olney Arnold, George W. X. Mstteson,
Lucian Sharpe, Charles ii. Merrimar. ex-
Mayor Berker. j. Herbert She Ia. II. X.
Stokes, Edward ID. Pierce, Rev DIR. King,
Benjamin Wilson, Olney Arnold. Will
liam A. Harris. Isaac G. Bates aud An
drew Comstock For the first time since
he has be n chancellor OF the university
William Goddard was absent from COM
mencement dinner.
After a haif-heuf- spent In refreshing
themselves the exhuberance of "the
boys" could te contained no longer.
Tue old familiar "Rah Rah Rah ]"
resounded turcu xh the hall, and in the
midst OF most enthusiastic cheers Presi
dent Andrews arose. lie said this had
b Ell year of quiet, earnest work. lie
spoke favorably of the election system.
He called to the attention Of The older
boys the result in the present graduating
class as evinced by the orations which
were delivered ia the morning. The
range or subj sets was broad; IL showed
deep grasp, "a round abo ltness," and au
insight into the studies Of the curriculum
that was quite impossio lie 20 or 80 years
ago.
drill required Of the 40 first classes
Another innovation was the admission
OF women to the courses of collegiate in
struction. Il believe" said he, this is
one of the most splendid things the col
lege has ever DONE"
Dr. Andrews then introduced his excel
leucy ID. Russell Brown, who said In
closing: And this hlstor.c c'institution,
standing ms it does at the head OF our
private seats of learning in this state.
shows record Of advancement as re-
markable as IL is welcome. Rhode Island
citizeDs are grateful to DR.. Andrews
Tor taking the guiding hand.
I'VE are still more grateful that having
put his hand to the plow. he evinces a
determnatio not to turn back, despite
the temLting off rs that may come FROM
more powerful institutions of learning.
1T is maDifestly uufair that the
sacrifice should be entirely on his
part. The recent circular To the
alumni states the situation briefly
and clearly. and trust that
our public spirited citizens who are rich
ly endowed with this worlds goods will
not long delay that which appears neces
sary to place old Brown in a position to
pursue unhampered the broad field of
work it has undertaken"
Gov. Brown wns followed by VIM. L.
Putnam, DIR. Waller l.. MonroP, Edw. ID
Bassett and other representatives of the
various classes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29
PURGING THE ROLLS.
Pension Bureau Begins q Search for I'm
posters.

Pension Bureau Begins . Search for I'M
posters.
WASHINGTON, June 20. - The work of
purging the pension rolls Of impostors has
apparently begun in earnest. Following
the instructions of Secretary Smith, the
pension officials have inaugurated a search
of the files of the Office for such cases as
are clearly fraudulent, and up to this time
quite a large number have been found.
To-day a long list Of names was sent to
Secretary Smith by Commissioner Lochren,
giving in addition to the name, number
of pension certificate, and such other data
as was deemed essential with the recon-
mendation which has been approved that
the same be dropped from the pension
rolls.
In this list eleven were deserters at
large, as appears from the records OF the
War Department. A plumber did not serve
the required ninety days; others drawing
widows pensions had married; one .had
never been in the army or naval service;
several were drawing pensions on account
of disabilities resulting from their own
vicious habits, and one was living in 'open
and notorious adultry." The work of ex-
amining the rolls with view to the de-
lection Of fraud will be prosecuted with
yiQor. and at the same time current issues
will be carefully scrutinized with the same
object.
Secretary Smith and Commissioner
Lochren, while prosecuting this work. re-
new the assurances previously given that
Just a. much care will be exercised to Sc
cure pensions to those who are entitled to
them under the law a. will b used to pro-
vent fraud.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29
ARE HIS ACTS LEGAL?
Question Raised as to Governor Alt
seld'S Citizenship.
A STRONG DOUBT SAID TO EXIST.
An Explanation In Order from tho An
archists' Friend-Was His Father Natu-
rallied, and III So. What Was the Date
of Naturalization.

CHICAGO, June Ca sensational sequel
comes to Governor Altgeld's release of the
Haymarket anarchists. The Journal
governor of the state of Illinois or citi-
zen Of the United States
1t is asked are his acts legal as governor,
particularly the pardon of the anarchists?
The opinion Is expressed that the famous
Governor Boyd case of Nebraska may be
re-enacted in Illinois with John Z. Alt
geld as the principal actor.
The Journal says: Governor Altgeld
bases his claim to citizenship on the simple
statement that his father was naturalixed
while the son was minor child. John f.
Altgeld was born in Prussia in 164S and
came TO this country with his parents
when boy, his father settling on a farm
nenr Mansfield. o. IL the father Of Altgeld
was made citizen while the latter was
under 81, always providing that the father
was
Legally Naturalized,
there can be no question as to the COVER
nor's title to citizenship; but il Mr.. Alt
geld, Sr., waited until his son was over 81
before taking out papers, then, most as
suredly, the title of the governor to citi-
zenship is badly clouded
There is nothing to show when and
where the father of Governor Altgeld was
naturalized or by what act of congress the
governor was made citizen. In the case
OF Governor Boyd of Nebraska the courts
decided that his claim to citizenship on
the ground that his father was naturalized
while heswa3 minor did not hold good,
and SO decided against him on that point.
What saved Governor Boyd was that
being resident of Nebraska when il was
yet territory and at the time of its ad-
mittance into the Union as q state, he
thereby became
Citizen by Virtue OF the Law,
which provides that right resident of a
territory at the time of its admittance Is
made citizen. Governor Altgeld has no
such law to fall back on. A section of the
naturalization laws provides that any
alien who has served in the armies of the
United States may become a citizen upon
petitioning for it. Governor Altgeld
served for few months during the war
In Company G. One Hundred and Sixty
fourth infantry. but 1t is not shown that
he ever petitioned to become citizen, or
that he was made citizen under that sec
ton. Many leading men think that an
explanation is in order from the governor
just at this time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29
FARMERS IN DISTRESS.
Kansas Agric ulturists Calling on Il
Legislature.

Kansas Agric ulturists Calling on the
Legis lature.
TOPEKA, Kas., June 30. There is a de-
mand for a special session of the Legis-
lature. 1t comes from the West, and th Q
provocation ia the crop failure and the
necessity OF an appropriation to buy seed
for farmers who have no surplus grain
from last years CROP or money to buy
supply for seeding this fall and next
spring There are said to be twenty
seven counties in this state which will not
produce sufficient wheat this year for
bread and seed for the population, and the
farmers are so poor that the most of them
must have aid from some source.
Gov Lewelling is opposed to q special
session. He thinks the people could better
afford to raise fund by private subscrip-
tion than to pay extra taxes to defray the
expenses of a special session.
Stephen NJ Gotta, State lecturer OF the
Farmers Alliance, has issued an appeal to
members Of the organization to contribute
aid to the striking coal miners Of the
Cherokee district. He says anything will
be acceptable; clothes, provisions or money.
The strikers have been idle so long, he
says, that many OF them are In destitute
circumstances, and as they are making a
fight for principle that is generally in
dorsed by the industrial classes IL ought
to be the duty of every farmer to help
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29
FATAL FIRE AT SAGINAW.
Three Children smothered and Thcir
Mother Fatally Burned.

Three Chi1dren smotnero0 ana Inclr
Mother Fatally burned.
SAGINAW, Mich, June 29.-Last night
fire started in a wooden two-story building
in North jefferson avenue, occupied by
Catherine Neumann, q widow with four
children, as millinery store below and
residence above.
The fire originated in the lower portion
Of the building, and was not discovered
until the exit of the family was cut of.
The alarm was turned In, and the fire de-
partment were on hand before the peril Of
the occupants OF the building was under
stood.
BY this time the entire inside of the
structure was in flames The mother was
taken out and sent to. the hospital She
Is terribly burned and will die. Tilda
Neumann, aged 90 years, Lena Neumann,
aged 10 years. and Frank Neumann, aged
10 years, were smothered TO death. An
other daughter, Alma aged IL, escaped
with Q slight scorching. The fire was
under control in thirty minutes, although
the building was gutted aSl two adjacent
buildings considerably damaged bv fire
oAA0 WesSk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29
Church Dedication.

Sunday next will b, a great day for
those worshippin0 in in the Methodist
Tabernacle, OIneyvllle square. This
place which lad been so long known as
Dyer's Opera house was purchased few
months ago by the Methodist church.
since which time it ha. b en- used for a
Sunday school ani place of worship
and has attracted large congregations.
Next Sunday they will have dedication
services, and great preparations are
being made by the choir aud other me m
bers Of the church to make il success
Mr.. Walter Townson, organist, has
charge OF the musical part OF the SER
vices, and tho choir will he augment ted
by one or two principal vocalists from
the city churches The committee of ar
rangements are Rev. A. j. Rood. Il.
Nicholson and Geo. w. Aveison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29
WILL MEXICO QUIT, TOO {?
RUMORED THAT SIZE WILL STOP
FREE COINAGE OF SILVER.

It IL Not Clear How Our Southern Neigh
bor Could Go Upon . Gold Basis-Ths
Report Discreditsd.
WASHINGTON, June 29.--A rumor IL
current to-day that Mexico contemplates
stopping free coinage Of silver. 1t cannot
be traced and is not generally credited
Mexico has circulation of about $50. 000, :
000, Of which not more than S. 900, 600 is
gold. The production last year was less
than 81, SOC. 900, Of which nearly 5000 00O
was exported. In the present state Of
Mexican finances it is not clear il she
abandoned the silver standard. how she
could 10 upon q gold basis.
Minister Romero when advised Of the
rumor, said that he had no information to
that effect and did not believe that Mex
leo could afford to stop the free coinage Of
silver He therefore placed no credence
whatever in the report.
He declined to forecast the effect Of the
action Of India in stopping the free coin
age OF silver, but said that it was u very
serious msffsr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29
LYON WRITES A LETTER.
New York's Surveyor Defes Secretary
Carlisle.
WILL NOT SHOW UP THE RECORDS

In . Comm unication to tho Secretary 81
tho Treasury tho Secretary Declares He
Will Not Aid the Committes In the
Work It Has Been Appointed 70 De.
New YORK, June 20. Surveyor Lyons
letter to Secretary Carlisle promises to
bring the surveyor into as much promi-
nence with reference to the work Of the
committee now investigating the customs
service at this port, as was held By Ap-
praissr Cooper when the committee began
its work.
The letter to the Secretary of the Treas
ury was in reply to AN order from Secre-
tary Carlisle directing Mr.. Lyon to submit
to the investigating committee all data
that the committee might require for An
examination Of tho affairs Of the Survey
or's Office
In effect Mr.. Lyon refused to obey this
order, and bade defiance to the Secretary
of the Treasury, after having already In
formed the committee that he did not
recognize its authority.
The Surveyors letter went into the
statutes in great detail. He quoted the
civil service law at length to show that
the present committee could not have been
appointed or authorized under any such
law, and he elaborated other statutes to
sustain his position that o committee OF
this kind could not b employed for any
department or bureau except by special
order of Congress for purpose Of securing
information to be submitted TO the
next succeeding session of Congress, or IN
less 1t should be necessary through such
committee to carry into effect some object
for which = specific appropriation had
been made.
He intimated very clearly In the letter
that IL the committee was to bs classed ~
informers, detectives and spies, he was
not ready to submit the records Of bis de-
partment to their inspection, because, ~
q sworn officer of the Government, ~ he
expressed 1t, he would be violating his
oath AZ we'll as the duties Of his oface n
he were TO yield to the demands made
upon him.
sTLs Surveyor thinks that he has ex-
hausted the subject In this letter to Secrs-
tary Carlisle, and he II firmly Of the
opinion that nothing whstsvcr can now
induce him to submit the records OF his
department to the inspection Of tho com.
mittee or in any way TO Aid the commit
tee In the work It has been appointed -
do.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT.
Petty Thieves and Otner Criminals Pun
ished by the Court Today.

In the sixth district cour rt this morning
Elizabeth h Estipue, charged with the lar
ceny OF quantity of coal from Dulbert
R. Baker, was fined 81 and costs.
Patrick McGovern was held for trial
Friday for the alleged larceny Of hose
nozzle from Gottleb Leorold.
James McCann was sentenced TO thirty
days at the Providence County Jail for
simple assault on his wife.
John TmmoDds was unfortunate
TO be in possession OF razor when ar
rested yesterday, aud he was held for
trial at the Sep ember term Of the court
of common pleas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29
Roasted the Child 20 Death.

CRY or MEXICO, June 29.-Anita San
chez was imprisoned for life for putting
her s-year-old daughter in bakers oven,
lighting fire and roasting the child TO
death. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29

LIVERPOOL. June 29.-It has been decided
to observe July 9, the wedding day of the
Duke of York and Princess May Of Teck,
as holiday in the cotton market here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29
THE WEATHER.

Weather for this
e We nj ng- Fair.
For tomorrow-Fair
warmer. Tempera-
turc from Q a. M,
June 2S: TO o a. m.
June 20, Highest.
"A; lowest. 5a.5;
mean, 63.s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29

We have always had the largest stock OF per feet
Fireworks and sold them at reasonable prices. Our
assortment this year large and prices lower than
any previous season. A. II. KING a. co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29
Perfection.

People can get more perfect Fireworks for little
money than at any other place. We have made up
our minds to clear out every dollars worth this
sea SON A. H. KING a. Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29

ALMANAC FOR THURSDAY. JUNE e9
Sun RIsEs........ 4 10 Moon RISES. 8 On AM
igsean LEN oS Dxr.iS Is FULL SEA Ill Ill Is ss ss
WASHINGTON, June 20.-Forecast for
New England: Fair weather; slightly
warmer; variable winds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29

Fire Crackers o packs for 25c. japanese
Torpedoes. racks for csc. Cannon Crackers. all
sizes from No. up TO No. i2 1900 Caps for csc.
Cat Scat Torpedoes. 4. II. KING y co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29

Harvard Yale Boat Race
OF New London Friday. Juno so Special train
leaves Providence At .. m. returning al(ss ~
race. Excursiop tickets only o2.oo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-29
A Trust Company suspcnds.

ST. PAUL, June 29.--The st. Paul and
Minneapolis Trust company, capital $780,
oo0. has suspended. ,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-04

worthless. Hence the force Of the adaEe
for comparison of worthless Things
Everything is lovely and the goose
hangs high is a much used expression.
but why the hanging Of the goose high
should have anything 10 do with making
everything lovely is not clear. unless, as
is explained. hangs is a misapprehension
uf The word "honks," the cry Of the wild
goose as 10 flies. On clear days wild geese
fly high. hence they "honk' high. Con-
sequently the adage means everything is
lovely aud the weG cher is fair.
I'll put d spoke in his wheel has very
little meaning as the word spoke is now
used. and. Instead of being a threat,
might be- considered as a pledge TO assist.
IL had its origin many Years ago when
wheels were solid except three holes 10
receive q SPOKE or pin when going down
hill. which acted as a brake In 1859, in
% memorial, two measures designed 70 in
tericre with the arbitrary government Of
James IL, are spoken OF as such spokes
IN. their chariot wheels that made them
drive much heavier"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-04
BOA CONSTRUCTOR IN FASHION.
No More viii the Alligator Figure
in Sweet Woman's Fancy

From the Philadelphia Record
The alligator has had his day in fair
woman's favor She wore him on her
gown. She copied his rough and scaly
skin in her crepons and woolens. She
clasped him in her hand in pocketbook
and card case She backed him about
her waist; she hung him on her hip i'm
shopping bag and rcticule: she even
strapped him q bout her waist in the form
Of bracelet, with her watch set inside
But now she has transferred her affec-
ton 10 the boa constructor. and il is his
notified gray and white skin that clothes
now her favoritc card case and purse,
that is fitted about her delicate waist in
q girdlc with silver buckles, and on some
occasions is sewed in strips on her tailor
gown as "a decoration Now the new
purses are deicately ornamented with
gold or silver or gold plated silver in
patterns not attractive or easily coupled
III plated goods Sometimes Just cord OF
silver or plain band Of FURNISHED gold, I'M
chased. finishes the purse. If corners are
used they are very modest in size and
beautiful in workmanship A dainty lit
tie scroll Of gold or silver runs around
the edge with turquoise set in in the
form Of fOrget-menots, or a fanciful
scroll appears in a corner with a painted
medallion head in the center. These
medallions are also employed on brushes
and on other toilet articles