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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
PRICES TOO LOW.
Young Man O suspicion by Offering
Goods at Almost Nothing.

Goods at Almost Nothing.
Shortly after IL o'clock yesterday a
well-dressed young man called upon a
prominent minister IN this city and told
him a tale Of such peculiar nature as TO
rouse TIE preachers suspicious.
The young man Claimed to represent
a marine insurance company and told
the clergyman he was disposing of a
quantity of goods that had fallen into
me hands OF the company by the wreck
ing of the steamer Olympus by collision.
He displayed u sIfk handkerchief of
very fin. texture and a price-list of his
goods. which included nearly all the
articles OF mems furnishings. for which
the prices asked were very low
TIE fine texture Of the goods ard the
X edingly low prices at which they
were offered, rs for example silk hand
kerchiefs at 90 cent duzsn, aud hosiery
at about so cents "A doz N pairs, aroused
the suspicious OF the pre- icher, who told
him to call again, and after he left went
Immediately to the police headquarters
and unfolded the tale to CHIEF Child.
The police are now looking the man up.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
Mrs. ROby WilliamS'S Suit Against
Herbert B. Lockwood.
SHE LENT HIM LARGE SUMS
II Is Claimed, While She Was of Unsound
Mind-Now an Effort Is Being Made
to Recover from MIR. Lockwood-Wha hat
the Plaintiff Alleges.

Mrs. Roby Williams is plaintiff In a
suit against Herbert b. Lockwood in a
case on trial before Judge Tillinghast to-
day. Lockwood was formerly a grocer's
clerk and in that capacity first became
acquainted with Mrs. Williams. In 1881
Lockwood desired to set up In business
for himself and the following year bor-
rowei s625 OF Mrs. Williams, Civ
ing as security a mortgage on eight acres
OF unimproved real estate.
In 1884 he went out of business, and
the next year solicited and obtained a
further loan Of 1875 from Mrs. Williams.
BY way of security he gave her a deed
for the eight acres upon which she held u
mortgage, her interest in the property TO
he merely during life. Up to this time he
had paid interest on the mortgage. but
ceased payment upon making over the
deed.
In 1887 Lockwood built a house and
barn upon tne land. appropriating the
rent income to himself. Later he moved
upon the property aud made 1t his per-
manent place OF residence.
new move. n decided the AMI to
his father. Some time during the
month OF January preceding be
went to Mrs. Williams bank. and
! is alleged, drew from her account
$500. which he deposited 10 his own
credit. Nov. ID. 1891. he presented an
other order aud drew out s.. 900 more OF
Mrs. Williams's money, winch he also
deposited to his own account. June 81,
1891, Mrs. Williams was adjudged or ~
sound mind, whereupon Lockwood
placed a mortgage TO: SO. 900 upon the
involved property. giving the mortgage
to his brother.
The plaintiff claims that the money
was obtained from a person OF unsound
mind aud no consideration was given,
and trays that the court order the money
--e.-ll
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
PAWTUCKET LOSES.

Commission Appointed by the supreme
Court Awards II. A. Follett $4,000.
The commissioners appointed by the
supreme court to decid' the case of Fer
dinand A. Follett against Frank NJ. Bates,
city treasurer of Pawtucket, in which
the plaintiff sought to recover damages
which he claimed were done to him and
his estate by the diamonds pond
nuisance" yesterday awarded Follett SO.
00o.
The plaintiff alleged that he had suf-
fered damags from the changing OF the
grade Of South Benz street, by reason of
which his barn and tobacco crop were
flooded with impure water and ruinel.
The commissioner VINO were CHOSEN
TO decide the dispute were j. Ellis Ting
ley for plaintiff. William Il. Moroney for
defendant, aud a third, David L. Fales,
chosen by these two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
While in Chicago
you WILL WANT
The
Providence
News.
IT IS ON SALE AT
STEERS NEWS STAND
IN THE
PALMER HOUSE.
AND PESTLE CLUB
SENDS DELEGATES TO DRUGGISTS
CONVENTION IN CHICAGO.
Interstate League to boycott Druggists
who Sell Goods at Cut Prices and
Drive Them Out OF business.

The Mortar and Pestle club Is an or
gsnization Of the druggists Of Rhode
Island, which. as its constitution sets
forth, aims to unite the pharmacists and
druggist Of this stat, and vicinity. to
encourage proper relations between them
and the people at large.
The association also aims to promote
social welfare and enjoy eat, and tends
to mutual 8 rength and advantage, and
TO en- the development of scien-
tifc knowledR and ability among it's
bers on all subjects having q bear
ing on the practice of pharm ICY.
Those qualified for membership are
registered Pharmacists, aud employers OF
good, moral and professional standing.
teachers OF pharmacy, chemistry, botany
aud others willing to subscribe to the
obligations OF the constitution. A., o.
Hull of Central Falls. is president; K x.
Gridley OF PawtucSet, secretary; Howard
Piyrce of Providence, financial secretary,
and William h Greene treasurer.
The club is recently organized and at
a recent meeting in respon Q TO an invita-
ton from the Interstate Retailer Dug
gists' league, voted to sena two delegates
to Chicago TO atteyd the convention OF
the league.
The Mortar and Pestle club has no
connection with the league. but merely
sends the delegates to represent this
Rhode Island club. The delegates are
A. o. Hui and X. X. Gridley.
Tie avowed purpose OF the Interstate
league is 10 SO combine the dealers OF the
country, that all classed as CUTTERS"
meaning those who undersell the marked
price of proprietary n patent medi-
cines, will be boycotted and shut out OF
the trade. The wholesalers must prom
Use to refuse to sell goods to druggists
without the pale Of the order, or be boy
cotted by the league members.
In short. the object is to raise prices of
di uggists' articles. to near or at the
marx which they used to bring q few
" ars ago. Tn delegates from the local
club have no definite instructions of
What TO do at the convention, except to
near whatever propositions are made
aud report to this local club.
There was sJne talk TO the effect that
the league would endeavor To secure
some form Of legislation to help out their
purpose, but the members Of Mortar and
Pestle club know nothing OF IL.
This latter club, although its consti-
tuition claims ~sociability aud improve
ment as It's chief object, has In view the
same result rs the league, namely, that
If higher prices and amalgamation with
tue national DO iy. AT present the M.
and p. club Is composed OF CUTTERS"
Its membership is about sixty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
WANTED--A RECEIVER.
Summons Served Upon Eugene L. Nc
Auliife From HIS Father.

Summons Served Upon Eugene Il. Nc
Auline From HIS Father.
A citation was served late yesterday
afternoon summoning Eugene 7. Nc
Auliffe, OF the firm Of Owen McAuliffe
q Son. to appear before the supreme
court and show cause why he should not
be enjoined from further participation In
the cC-partnership existing w him.
self and his IA Their. Owen McAuliffe.
Mr.. McAuliffe, senior, prays the court
that a receiver be appointed for the firm
aud that his son Eugene be eDjoin,d
from further connection with the firm
and that he be required to deliver to the
receiver all papers aud other documents
relating to the business hitherto trans-
acted under the co-partnership.
The case was to have been heard today,
but Mr.. Greene, attorney for Eugene
McAuliffe, desired to present a new
form OF decree eujoining both parties
from t%ransacting tue business of the
firm. II this is agreed to by the other
side a hearing will be given next Mon
day
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
Rhode Island wheeImen.

The sixth annual club aud ladies' run
Of the Rhode Island wheelmen will take
place Monday next. The club will leave
Providence on the s o'clock train for
Boston and will arrive in that CT y at Q :05
o'clock. The Massachusetts Bicycle cluU
will meet the wheeimen aud escort them
TO is house. from which place the start
will be made mt $50 O'clock. In the
evening a theater party will see Monte
Crlsto" at the fremont. The next day
the wheelmen will participate in the
tournament Of associated cycle clubs at
Waltham,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
REV. DIR. SUNDERLAND.

The Presidents Pastor VIII Celebrate
His Golden W edding Next Week.
WASHINGTON, May 20.-The Rev. DIR.
Sun l,rland, and his wife, Mrs. Byron
Sunderland. of this city Will cele-
bra,e their golden wedding next Mon
dav.
preached a sermon in Fayetteville. near
Syracuse, N. Y, where he replaced the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
NO VERDICT REACHED.

Jury In the Baslisn Case Kept Lase
Hours, Hut Could Not Agree.
The jury in the case Of Joseph Bastian
against the Natick mills was out until 9
o'clock last night. aud were finally oom-
PEELED to abandon the case without reach
ing q verdict.
A string argument was made BY both
sides. The defense made every efkort 20
prove that due care was ex rcised By The
company. and that the children wore
carefully instructed In the use and dan
gers Of tue machines
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
R IN BLACKSTONE.
Funeral of Andrew Smith Mt St. Jcscph's
Church Today.

The funeral Of Andrew Smith, who
died early Thursday morning, took place
today at Sc. Joseph's church, corner of
Hope and Arnold streets There was a
very large attendance from this city aud
from other places where Mr.. Smith was
known and respected.
a high mass OF requiem was celebrated
by Rev. Thomas Reilly OF Columbus. o.,
a nephew of the deceased, and "A special
musical program was rendered by the
choir under the direction OF Miss Nellie
service che casket was borne TO the hear Sc
by Messrs. James Campbell. John j. Ma
Quire. Patrick Djnahue. Andrew L. Car
roll, Johu Brennan and James Mcguire.
The cortege moved to the union pas
senger station on Excha lRe place. where
the 1880 o'clock train for Blackstone was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20

The act OF the general assembly In
appropriating s25. 600 for an armory In
Newport vas hailei with great delight
in that city last night. A street parade
was held l which the Newport artillery
participated. colored fire was burned and
great enthusiasm was shown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
Pleased with America.

New YORK, May 20.-The Earl and
Countess of Aberdeen, who came to this
county to attend the opening Of the
Worlds fair, returned to this city from
Chicago last night. The earl expressed
himself much pleased with his experiences
In America and is enthusiastic over the
merits Of the big fair. The party sailed
for home this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
His Claim Not Excessivc.

BROOKLYN, May 20.-In the case OF ex-
Corporation Counsel DeWitt's claim
against Kings county for 10000 counsel
fees in a suit against the East River Saw
ings bank, which is now being heard be-
fore referees, Joseph II, Choate testified
yesterday that s25,0 900 would not have been
III excessive charge under the circum-
stances
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20

ROME, May @.-The cadets Of the Italian
Naval Academy will sail from Leghorn on
Tune /, for New York, on board three
cruisers, commanded by Admiral Moran,
and will proceed to Chicago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
A FARCE 1T Is.
Press Club VIII Give "a Night In a
Newspaper once"

An efficient company Of all star artists
will play tonight mt the new rooms OF
the Providence Press club in the Dwight
building, 266 Weybosset street. They
will render that masterpiece in the line
of f~arces. "a Night In a Newspaper
Office" Though IL has not yet been rem
dered its brilliant hits aud bright dia-
logue have won for it n name that n
rendition. no matter how poor, caunot
craze.
Besides the farce there will be music BY
the American band, n speech by Presi-
dent Harcourt. vocal and instrumental
music, Rotations aud other specialties
of a high order.
The occasion will be the opening of the
Press clubs new quarters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
Mataafa Makes Concessions

AUCKLAND, May 20.-The mail from
Samoa that Mataafa has writ
ten to King Malietoa suggesting a peace
full settlement Of their respective claims to
the throne by reference TO the people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
Chua prouo.a ua,rel.

HAcKESsAcK, N. j., May 2o-The in
FAINT child of John Slack of Hudson
street was drowned yesterday by falling
into water tsrrel while the mother was
Visiting q neighbor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
HAD A GLORIOUS I M

N Sprihshoiu uah "ects WIN n RAIN
full Accident.
Herbert II. Tenney, 20 years Of age llv-
ing in Springfield, Mss, came to this
city yesterday and hlledlhimself up with
"fre-water."
He had "A good time aud wound up his
"toot" his morning at 3 o'clock
by falling down ~ flight Of s.eps
In front Of the What Cheer building on
Market square. injuring his head guile
badly. He was carted to the Central
sta ion, aud at 4;S5 a. m. left town for
Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
Note Prices for Nj onday. May ae.

1oc. Pads. 3 for 21c.
&c. Pads. 3 for 13c.
&c. Pads, 3 for lie.
&c. Pads, 3 for loo.
Envelopes. white. Sc. pkgs.. 10 pkes. zoe.
Shelf Paper. ~ sheets FOR ioc.
Toilet Pap r. &c. pkg. o pkgs. 2oc.
100 Shell H.. Pins for 67c.. for Monday only.
WIN. X. POTTER.
Westminster corner Snow street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20

PARIS, May eo.-M. Monchicourt, the
PanarSa ~hquidator, has BEGUN action
against NJ. Albert, the minister Of Baron
Reinach's fortune, 10 recover 100000
francs, which II Is alleged that Reinach 70
ceived from tho company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20

CINCINNATI, May S~o.-James +. Muir.
dock, the famous actor, died here, aged s3.
For two years he had been Ill from various
ailments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
National and Providence worsted Mil.

sale OF o per cent. gold bonds and 3 per cent. pre-
ferred stock opens Monday morning at the Rhode
Island Hospital Trust Companv4 THESE are the
hest securities ever offered on the local market.
See full description and advertiser emit In another
column.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
The WEATHER.

Weather for this
evening-C Clear. For
tomorrow - Clear.
Temperature from
Dam. May 10 to9a.
M. May 20: High-
est, o. 25; lowest,
As 8; mean. "a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20

ALMANAC FOR SATURDAY, MAY ~.
Sun RIsEs........ Is Moon SETS. .12 0l AN
Issorm or Dxr..ii Is FULL SEA 40 SM
WASHINGTON, May 90. -Forecast for New
England: Fair: SLIGHTLY warmer west
winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
New H0uaaa-

When ready TO be papered. We are pleased Ia
furnish samples. and men TO exhibit anne and
estimate the cost TO owners, contractors a.
builders.
THE Providence WALL rApER HOUSE,.
l45 to ass Westminster street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20

IT You Are Jnterested-Read.
We guarantee to show you more New Patterns OF
Wall Paper than any three houses In Rhode Island.
THE PROVIDENCE WALL PAPER HOUSE.
4i5 20 455 street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
THEIR FIRST NIGHT.
New Patrolmen Go on ~Duty-some Trans
fers Made.

The following additional police officers
r ported for duty last night: + j. Tier
nan and Thomas w. Mason at Seventh
station: Fred III. Nichols William IL.
Doe and Thomas IL. Little at Second sta
ton; w. Boache and L.. I. Whipple at
FIT h station. Officer p. j.. Burns was
transferred from Second to Seventh sta
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
DO YOU SELL GOODS ?

II you do not sell AL you think roo sughs
TO, why not ask the News readers 70 help
you outf Advertise In the right way aud
you'll sell goods.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
An Inquest Ordered.

This morning Ne lical Examiner Bax-
ter decided that an inquest should be
held: and notified the coroner to that
effect. An autopsy on the remains will
be made at 3 o'clcck this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-20
DO Y0U BEAD BOOKS ?

II you do you ought To own tue books yo'
read. Call and look at those the News al
most gives away, They are well made ans
by the best authors.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-08-05
tFrom Bismarck Tribune.A

The trenches for the foundation of the
capitol extension have been begun, and
work is rapidly progressing. At the
brickyards from 5000 to 5000 brick per
day are being turned out, and the first
kiln will be fired next week, when the
force of workmen will be doubled.
M. J. Edgerlev, as counsel, has brought
suit against Clarence Price and his bonds
men Louis HaDitch and Frank Donnelly,
for S4S4. The suit arises out of the old
case of Peoples VS.. Braithwaite, in which
Peoples secured Judgment. and the plain
tiffs claim that owing to the failure of
Price, as clerk of the court, to docket the
Judgment, they lost the amount, as no ex-
ecution could be sworn out and obtained.
The pay office of the postal clerks on
been estabiished at fBfismarck, instead OF
jamestown, as heretofore. About $3.50 is
d1sburscd monthly.
State Examiner Peabody was before
Judge Winchester yesterday for an order
to the officials OF the Darlington bank to
permit all examination. Mr.. peabody
says he sent his deputy to the institution
and ho was refused admittance..
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-08-05
Wheat and oats throughout the central

Wheat and oats throughout the central
portion of the coanty are looking exceed
ingly well at present, but in other portions
of the county the outlook is very discourag
ing. and not more than half a yield is ex-
pected. Corn and potatoes promise an
abundant yield, but that will not compen-
safe for the loss of the smaller cereals
Mr.. Greensh1elds of Oliver county on
Wednesday brought over to Washburn a
sample of millet which shows an average
stand of four feet, and which will yield III
average of about 80 bushels of seed per
acre. Hogs and stock of all kinds devour
the straw with great relish, as 1T is stroug-
ly impregnated with saccharine sub
stance. 1t is altogether different from
Hungarian and other varieties. of millet,
and is far more productive. It is a native
of the East Indies, where the natives use
the seed for food. Farmers will do Well
to get small quantity of the seed and
try it. Mr.. areenshlelds says he is now
feeding about thirty hogs with it. and that
they eat the straw and all up clean and are
thriving nicely upon it. Robinson & Cas-
selman will have the handling of the seed
OF this new grass this fall, and all those
who wish to test 1t can leave their orders
at their store in Washburn.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-08-05
NOTICE OF MORTGAGES SALE.

Whereas default exists in terms of a mortgage
dated Nfrcii list, 1889. made by Mary Goldstolic
Minot rtsagee, mortagng ;is sbHtheast as nrter I CT
seotionNiirty- township one hundred and forty
four north range cghty-one west, in Mclean
assigned to Phoenix Insurance Company of North
Dakota, and by it assigned to u. NJ Bllckwelder,
the said mortgage and assignment having been
recorded IN the Office of said county: there is due
gage and taxes paid. tile sum of $500. 49, and no
action or proceeding at law having been made to
collect said mortgage debt. or any part thereof:
mortgage will be forcclosel by !; sale of said
premises at the front door O. the register Of deeds
office at Washburn. Mclean county, n. d., on
the 2Gth, day of August 1898, at O'Clock p. IN.
Dated June 30. 1898.
ID. NJ. BI.AcKwELDER, Assignee.
JOHN w. MAHEE, Atty for Assignee.
Tvs )evjlS .!;c n
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-08-05
Proposals for Bonds.

Pursuant to resolution passed by the board
of county commissioners of Mclean county,
North l:;ikot;., at Il meeting of s;.id board held
July 11t)l 1898, sealed proposals tGr the purchase
OF negotiable bcnd. of said county to the amount
Of twcnty-one thousands five hundred dollars
215O1), to pay the :loating indebtedness Of said
o're @ uT M Sa thffsiYost KYoth hX % thf pdf1
noon OF Monday, the eth day of September, 1872,
and viii be opened at O'clock p m Of said day
sicners. Said bonds to bain the denominations
Of 500 each, payable in fifteen years from date
Of issue and to become due in twenty years from
said date OF issue. The right to reject any or ;tiI
bids is reserved. Proposals nlusl be- marked
on the envelope proposals for Bonds"
FRANK Il. WELLS, County Auditor.
Dated July 10th, 1898.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-08-05
U. s. Land Office at Bismarck, N. T., I!

Complaint having been entered at this Office Is,
f5r faiilre 10 comply With law as to tmber-rulturc
entry m No lol4, dated Feb. 10, 1883 upon the nwA
section - townsp LAG. range IN Mclean ;,la IN
said entry: contestant alleging that said Lorenzo
portion Of SAID tract dring ,,+ the first four
has Wholly aSandonctl said tract, and the same
is ISL, now in a Wild. uncultiyated state; the slid Il 4
parties hereby summoned to appear 1en at the oi
the county court, on the It'll, day o August 1So3,
at two O'clock p NJ, to respond and furnish test.
mony concerning said alleged future. Hearing
~ i've i. s. NEAL, Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-08-05
U. S. Land Office, Bismarck, N. D., /

Complaint having been entered at this
Office by Levi e. Force against Peter
Norm for failure to comply with law as to
timber culture entry No. 3599, dated June
18th, 1886, unon the sell of section 10.
township 145. range So, in Mclean county,
N, D., with view to the cancellation of
said entry; contestant alleging that claim
ant has abandoned said clnim and has
never planted any trees ON said tract as
required by law, the said parties are here
by summoned to appear at the office OF
the judge and ex-otiicio clerk Of the coun-
ty court of Mclean county. at Washburn,
N. D., on the 10th day of August, 1898, at
2 o'clock p. M, to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged failure.
1884 Receiver.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-08-05
Notice of Contest-Timber-C Culture
U. S. Land Office at bismarck, n. d.!

July 20, 1858. J
Complaint having been entered at this Office
FOR failure to com,lly with law us to timbcr-cltl-
tnre entry No. 1874, dated July 6, 1856, upon the
northeast quarter OF section s, Township ia'.
range 80, in Mclean county, N. d.. with view
ing that claimant has for two years OF more last
past abandoned said claim, and that prior TO said
abandonment claimant had failed to cultivate
said land as reuired by lw that the said tract is
now now grown up tI weeds and grass, the said par.
ties are hereby summoned to appear at the Office
Of Il. II. Copeland, notary public within and + fol
18th day Of September, 1898, ut O'Clock p. H.. tc
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged failure. Hearing at this office on Oct. 8
1893 at . p, nj. Il. s. NEAL, Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1893-08-05

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