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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11
HE WAS sWINDLED.
An East Cambridge Man Relates His
Woes to the Police


A young man who refused to divulge
his name, but admitted he was resi-
dence In East Cambridge. appeared I'm the
Central station last night to ask for ad-
vice as TO what action he should take to
cause the arrest of a band OF swindlers
who had successfully worked" him In
New York for 5000
He had been the victim OF new game
worked by the green goods" men, and
one which does not come under section
$3.50 of the United States laws, governing
tile use Of mails for swindling.
The young man had besn induced to in
vest in The bonds OF an oil com pany. which
were pay him $40 for 81. He sent $500
to the promoters aud was notified three
days sgo that second and final payment
Of $500 was due. The bonds had increased
In value, he was told, and IL WAS the time
to close the transaction. as this invest
ment would net him $4,000.
lie thought IL best TO 60 to New York
aud pay the money. and did so. He
found the Office near the Fall River
steamboat dock.
hers was apparently great rush OF
business, and the head of the house hardly
found time In which to receive the East
Cambridge mans money.
However, the money was taken, and a
clerk was directed 10 close the account
and sell the bonds
This was done. and then $4,000 was care
fully ald ostentatiously counted out in
his presence, neatly done up aud the
packare put in box, which In turn was
wrapped up and tied.
The East Cambridge investor was
warned. as there were many crooks In
town, not to open the box aud expose its
CONT ent, until he got home.
Whea he was on the train, and about
ten miles from the city. he thought he
wou count over his profits on the deal.
The box was opened and found to contain
brick done up in two old newspapers.
While he was being warned about
crooks his attention had been diverted.
and the box with the brick substituted
for the one with the money by the old
panel in a desk trick.
The East Cambridge man teeRraphed
TO the New York police TO look up The oil
firm, and then left for Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11

Boston, Nov. 1l-Four suits have been
entered by the Old Colony Railroad COM
pany VS.. John M. Washburn, It's default-
log treasurer, and the sureties on his
bond. Washburn is named as principal
in each suit The first two are on two bonds
for $500 each. the first dated March 2,
1855, and the sscond March 9, 1878. w. ID.
Forbes is the surety and co-defendanc.
The last two suits are on two instruments,
with the same dates aud for the same
amounts, the second defendant being Hon.
john d. Wash burn Of Worcester.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11

New YORK. Nov. 1.-THE Suns WASH
ington dispitch says: Public men in
Washington, without regard to party.
sre astounied at the inform ltion made
public By Secretary Gresham after the
meeting OF the cabi net today.
and whatever they may saw for
publication, Democrats and Repub-
leans alike, privately admit that fl
their opinion the administration has gone
too far. Tney admit further their belief
that hsd the corrospoudcncc given out
tonight reached the public last week the
electors Of Tuesday would have b,ea
more disastrous TO the party In power.
The Press Washington special says:
Continued on Page 2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11
mean. SO 8.

ALMANAC ron SATURDAY.. Nov. r.
SUN tsIsEs. ....... q 81 Moos SErs. 0 % PM
sSs spse4m sTTs,;'i or bay sSS $ FULL ss. %SM SM
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.-Forecast tor
New England: Warmer; fair; cast to south
winds
Tho Crops
WASHINGTON. Nov. 1.-THE November
returns to the department OF agriculture
of the rates Of yield per acre make the
average for corn %. 9 bushels, which Is the
smallest yield reported, excepting those Of
1886, 1887 and 1890 for the past 10 years
The consolidated returns from tobacco
make the yield per acre Ga5.2 pounds, as
against 6s2 pounds in 1892 The average
yield of hay Ia 13a tons al acre, as against
l.50 in 1892. The reports as 20 che yield of
buckwbeat give a general average OF lat
bushels an acre, as against IA In 1892 and
05Y in 1891.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11
johnson. wonderful RECORDS.

INDEPENDENCE, Nov. 11.-Johnson fiu-
ished his fast work here yesterday and
added Ave more worlds records to his list.
They are the Is mile, flying start, reduced
from IS 3-5 seconds to 10 2-3 seconds; Ia
mile, standing II Is seconds; 1.3 mile,
nying start. reduced from IS is seconds Il
"a 3-5 seconds; 100 yards standing start.
reduced from as seconds to Q 1-5 seconds;
100 yards, flying start, from S4-5 seconds
to 3-S seconds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11

Will Result From tho Excellent Catcl
OF Arctic stcam Whslers.

of Arctic stcam whslsrs.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1.-THE Belvi
dere, the first of the steam whalers to ar
rive reached port from the Arctic yester
day, and reports catch of IL whales Tbs
phenomenal catch OF all the steamers ha
had tendency to drive the market pric
of bone down to low figure, but, never
theless, the officers and crew on all Of tn
steamers will realixe good round sum 10
their years stay in the Arctic.
The poor catch Of the sailing vessels ha
not been the means of affording much en-
couragement to owners to try their lucs
again next year. The Belvidere report
nearly all OF the crew of the Bear, whel
spoken, sick with the grip.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11
COL. OLNEY IS THE MAN.
The Unanimous Choice Of the Repub-
Ilcan Caucus for Mayor.
FOUR BALLOTS WERE TAKEN
Several Candidates Placed In Nomina-
tion and After Two Hours Work Col.
Olney Was Unanimously Chosen
The Meeting Orderly and Vigorous.

At the headquarters OF the Republican
city committee today there was big
gathering of persons interested in the
mayoraity campaign. The annnounce-
ment had been made that the delegates to
the city convention would meet in caucus
for the purpose OF deciding upon cand-
date for mayor. Although l2 o'clock
was the hour fixed for the holding OF the
caucus delegates began TO arrive an hour
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11
The city of Alsxan drIa,s survivor.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE steamship
Seneca has brought Captain Hoffman and
SO of the crew OF the steamship City OF
Alexandria. which was bHrued at sea
near Havana cn Nov. !. involving loss OF
III livss--fve of the Grew and six negro
stevedores. The story Of the disaster rs
told by Captain Hoffman does not differ
materially from the accounts already pub
1tahad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11
More Train Robbers.
SPECIAL TO THE new,

CRAMER. ILL.,. Nov. 11-This morning
robbers attacked an Illinois Central train
at Mayfield Bridge, KY, looted the ex-
press car and exchanged shots with the
trainmen.
They escaped and bloodhounds are now
on their trail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11


When the announcement was made the
nomination Of Colonel f. i. O.ney was
" ade unanimous.
Other Nominees.
Charles Edward Paine was nominatel I
: for city treasurer by 7, using vote.
For harbor master there were three
nominations. Thomas Gardner. w. w.
GlsddiuR aud q A. Hooper Mr.. Gard
nrr received Al ballots aud was declared
elected.
For overseer OF tn polr Ill Gates
was nominated unanimously after the
name OF G. IA. Thurber was Withdrawn.
A committee Of one from each warl
was appointed TO nominate justices OF
the peace aud present them TO the en-.
ventiOD.
IL Was voted that tie officers Il the
caucus serve as the officers OF the Coz.
vention- The caucus then adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11

Boston, Nov. 1.-THE suit OF Moody
MerrilPs assignees against Mrs. Charlotte
Baker, which involves the ownership of
insurance policies for tS5.O00 on Merrill's
life, will 60 to the supreme court upon
questions Of law. Such is the decision OF
Judge Hammond of the superior court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11
Wet i'm of Bunko Men.
sprrtAt r0 ruu NEws

BROOKLYN, Nov. 1l.-Meno Me loc. the
manager of the Cairo village at Chicago.
was buucoed out of $4,000 today by two
Italians here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11
Sixth District Court.

John Kepugh was arraigned in the
Sixth district court today, charged with
being common drunkard, and was SEN
fenced to six months at the state work
house.
Thomas Sweeney. vagrant, was SEN
fenced TO six months at the state work
house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11

WHEELING. Nov. 1L-Colonel Streator
of the Pennsylvanis National Guard was
arrested, charged with stealing spoons at
Hotel brunswick while intoxicated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11
Verdict for the City.

The jury yesterday returned verdict
for the defendant Ia the case OF Caroline
K. Dodge VS.. City Treasurer OF Providepce.
The evidence was not sufficient to hold
the city liable.
In the supreme court the case Of Fred
Sweft VS.. Horace 4. Carpenter was, by
agreement. passed TO Thursday. Nov. is.
The petition OF Julia A. Burgess vs.,
Frances Burgess for alimony was granted.
The much talked OF water tower that
was purct ased by the fire commissioners
some time ago is enroute to this city,
having been shipped at Cleveland. Ohio.
IN which city 1t was on exhibition last
Thur sday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11
An Awful Explosion.

WARSAW, Nov l--Tweatg-eHe- were
KILLED by an explosion today at Brest-
l1itoyak.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11
SUPREME COURT.
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOL
LARS FOR sLANDER.
Wishes to Avoid Surety for Costs-Could
Not Get work-other Notes From tho
Court.

Alfred 81. Olsen OF Johnston brought
action against Peter Colsen befors Judge
Wilbur today TO recover $500 damage for
slander. He got $780,
Maxine Lsuzon, a Frenchman 81
Woonsocket. came into court today te-
fore Judge Rogers and asked to
be relieved Of the obligation of furnishing
surety for costs In two cases Of actio for
debt brought by Nazaire Chayrons and
Alfonso Golen. Lauzon was released
from Jail last April aud claims that sin ce
that time he has been able to obtain but
little work and cannot furnish surety.
r.. ria
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11

Ayers Hyglenic Coffee is being servsd free at the
Food Exhibition. Groce rs sell II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11
THE WEATHER

For tonight
Fair weather.
For tomorrow
Fair a1d slightly
warmer.
Temperature from
o a. M. Nov. 10. to .
u. m. Nov. IL: High
est. 4l.5; lowest. .25.5;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-11
TO RESTORE THE MONARCHY.
Cleveland Sends American Ships
AZ. a., and Marines
TO HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
To Put the Deposed Queen on Her Throne
An Un-American Proceeding Which
May Lead to Serious Complications, if
Not Bloodshed.

They know that neither American life
nor American property will be safe in
the islands II the heathen dynasty regains
supremacy. The responsibility for every
drop OF blood which may be she'd in civil
conflict will rest upon the head OF our
Democratic administration"
Secretary Grssham's Letter.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1L--After the cabi-
net meeting yesterday the following letter
was given out for publication by Secretary
Gresham, which he had previously ad-
dressed to the president,
DEPARTMENT. OF STATE.
WAsHIN0ToS, Oct. is, 1888.
To the President:
Sm-The full and impartial reports sub
mitted by Hon James ii. Blount, your special
commissioners to the Hawaiian Islands, estab-
ksh the facts:
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17

A surprise party was given at the
home of Mrs. NJ. A. Hawley at Perth,
Kans., Feb. 10, in honor of her daugh-
ter's, Mrs. NJ. G. Atteberry, Of Seat
tie, Wash, thirtieth birthday. Those
present were as follows: ]. D. Wells
and wife, ]. T. Houston and wife, +.
Putney, wife and daughter, Mr.. Elsas,
wife and son, A. V. Iddings, wife and
son, Jas Moore, wife and daughter,
Jas. Clark and wife, Geo. Stewart,
wife, daughter and son, Orange Put
ney, Mrs. NJ. Nelson and Mrs. Dora
Pratt. A fine dinner was served, only
such as southern Kansas farmers can
afford. A. GUEST.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17
Given AWav

The senior proprietor Of this paper
has been subject to frequent colds for
some years, which were sure to lay
him up If not dOctored at once. He
finds that Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy is reliable. 1t opens the secre-
lions, relieves the lungs and restores
the system to a healthy condition.
If freely used, as soon as the cold has
been contracted and before it has be-
come settled in the system, it greatly
lessons the attack, and often cures
in single day what would otherwise
have been a severe c0ld.-Northwest-
ern Hotel Reporter, Des Moines, Iowa.
80 cent bottles for sale by II. F..
Smith. druggist.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17
Z. W. Corr, teacher.

Uncle Ben Wilson will be lat
home" after the first Of the month.
He has purchased the Steve Jones
place on East 18th street, between A
and B streets, in the north part Of
the city. The property consists Of a
twO-stOry, five room house, with Gel.
lar, large barn and other improve.
ments and two full lots, and cost
Uncle Ben 5000, about three or four
hundred dollars less than it is really
worth. 1t Is located in one OF the
best parts of the city, and we con-
graduate Uncle Ben on securing so
desirable home at such a great bar
gain.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17

A splendid audience turned out to
hear Garfield Black, the boy orator,
at the Christian church last Thurs
day evening, and no one was dissap-
pointed, as he has most wonderful
powers as an orator. His manner of
delivery is easy, fOrcible and express
i've. His demeanOr is that Of an old
and practiced speaker, but his abili-
ties are natural and not assumed, hi
rendition of each piece being his own
conception Of the subject. He is GER
tainly a little wonder.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17
Special Offer for February and March.

The National Waterman, Wash
ington, D. c., will give during the
months of February and March to
the person sending in each fifth club
of ten subscribers, free one years SUBJ
scriptiOn to the Arena, published in
Boston, Mass, which is the only mag
azine that is interested in the reform
movement. This subscription price is
s. per year. Or we will send them
any five reform papers of their own
selection. Every reader Of this no
tice can get up club OF ten subscrib-
ers to the Waterman II they will only
try. 1t is only so cents year, and in
reach Of all. 1t is publication that
all good reformers are interested in,
has the full proceedings of congress
each week, and also has as contribu-
tors Senators Kyle, Stewart, PETER
and all of the Peoples Party congress
men now in congress, besides the best
outside talent in the country. Re-
member this offer is good only during
February and March. We shall keeI
a record Of clubs as they are received
and every fifth one OF ten We will
send the above to, and we will beside.
publish a complete list OF the clubs a,
received each week. Make all tn,
remittanceS payable to the Nationa
Waterman Company, Washington
| DC
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17
Term Report

Or II. and S. school, district No. 10
and 81. Term began Sept. 2, 1892 and
ended Feb. 7, 1893. Length of term
in days, 100. Number enrolled, ~.
Number days attendance, 247l. Av-
erage attendance daily, twenty-four,
seventy one One-hundredthS. Pupils
not absent, Nellie Shields, Angie and
Johnnie Schon, Elmer, Effie and How.
ard ThrOckmortOn. Neither absent
nor tardy, Fife Throckmorton.
E. w. Corr, teacher.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17

County Superintendent McLaugh-
lin has purchased the seats used in
the First ward school building before
it was destroyed by the cyclone, at
the request Of the commissioners, and
had them placed in the third story of
the court house, where the teachers
meetings, normals and other school
meetings will hereafter be held. Viii.
son Il Sleeper put the seats in posi-
ton.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17

A GOOD RECoRD.-"I have sold
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for ten
years" says Druggist E. B. Legg, OF
Vail, Iowa land have always War
ranted 1t and have never had a bottle
returned. During the past ninety
days | have sold twelve dozen and it
has given perfect satisfaction in every
instance" 1t does not dry upa cough,
but loosens and relieves it. 1t will
cure severe cold in less time than
any other treatment. so cent and 81
bottles for sale by H. F. Smith.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17

S. B. Jones, who recently moved
with his family from Wellington to
Oklahoma, writes to have his paper
changed to Sheridan, Ok. He says
people are blowing there, but that
only four days previous to the date of
his letter there was four inches of ice.
Sumner county lost one of her best
citizens in the departure of Mr.. Jones.
His old friends here, however, wish
him well in his new home.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17

Burglars affected an entrance at the
back door Of Brandow's secondhand
store Thursday night and carried of
watches, revOlvers and other things
20 about the amount Of $3.50. The
thief or thievesar probably the same
ones who robbed Roth & Hodson's
and H. Fl. Cases's places a few nights
previous.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17
'qoBWOls L. rs /, :: 80 nugJ, SugdIY

H. F. Smith, druggist, desires to in
form the public that he is agent for
the most successful preparation that
has yet been produced, for coughs.
colds and Group. 1t will loosen and
relieve a severe cold in less time than
any other treatment. The article re-
ferred to is Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t is a medicine that has
won fame and popularity on its mer-
its, and one that can always be de-
pended upon. 1t is the only known
remedy that will prevent Group. 1t
must be tried to be appreciated. 1t
is put up in 50 cent and 81 bottles.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17

D. F. Fultz was arrested by deputy
sheriffs Thursday and taken before
Justice Gilmore on charge of selling
intoxicants. He plead guilty and
was given fine Of 800 and thirty
days in Jail. A quantity of liquor
was seized and stored at the court
house for future reference.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17

Rev. ThOS. Penick has been secured
to deliver the sermon for the anniyer-
sary services of the Knights of Pyth-
las at the Cumberland Presbyterian
church Sunday, Feb. 10.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17

Do you take the Kansas Farmer?
Why not? Every farmer, stock breed
er, orchardist, dairyman, gardener,
poultryman, their wives, and the boys
and girls, will find it full of helpful
information. 1t is practical, honest,
able: it is especially adapted to Kan
sas; it comes every week in the year,
with sixteen or twenty pages of very
valuable information. Sample will
be sent free, if you send postal card
request to KANSAS FARMER Co.,
Topeka, KS.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17
TEETH EXTRACTED
Without Pain blythe Use Of odoutuud,

without Pain by the Use Of Odontunder.
Why dread having teeth out any
longer, when it really can be done
without pain or danger?
WHAT DENTISTS SAY ABOUT 1T.
We have used it six months and
would not be without it. Sutherland
4 Garnett, Pueblo, Colo.
would not think of doing without
it. DR.. c. A. Wing, Howell, Mich.
| would not think Of doing business
without this wonderful assistant.
DR.. NJ. c. Crawford, Romero, Mich.
| have used it for one year. 1t new.
er fails to do the work and is safe
DR.. |. n. Sheppard, Paris, III.
L have used it for two years; have
extracted 10000 teeth free of pain and
have demonstrated its use in nearly
every town in this state. DR.. n. II.
Craft, NJ. D., D. D. S., State Agent.
Coalport, Pa.
1t Is a poem" for it takes away all
dread in having teeth out. DR.. in.
Grant, Lancaster, Ky.
lean highly recommend it as have
used it to great success in my prac-
tice. DR.. Walter L. Schwind, Wanda.
liza, Ill.
1t is a great blessing to humanity.
Frank l.. Ferguson, Darlington, Wis.
consin.
These are all from personal letters
and we could mention many more Of
like character, but choose rather to
give you reference to some OF our
home patrons, who have kindly con-
seDted to submit their names and
testimony.
had tooth split and taken out BY
DR.. Ewing. The tooth had been bad.
ly crushed, gums severely bruised,
swollen and acutely sensitive to the
touch OF my tongue. He used Odon.
tunder and it did not pain me. Harry
Lopez.
DR.. Ewing extracted a tooth for me
by the use OF their new anathetic and
can truthfully say it gave me NJ
pain. Can cheerfully recommend /,
to the public. B. F. Ryan, 400 S
Wash. Ave.
, DIR. Ewing extracted several teetl
for ME. He used OdOntunder and Il
: gave me no pain. ]. w. Renick. w
Harvey Ave.
l had all Of my teeth out by the US,
OF Odontuder. They came hard, bu
gave me no pain. Mrs. John Wilcox
I'll n. chestnut st.
DIR. Ewing extracted 4 tooth fo
me. He used 0dOntunder and il die
not give me pain. j. H. Bullock
Conway Springs.
There are many more who cannor
be mentioned now as we did not asl
them for their names for publication
There was lady who came to con
suit me about her teeth last eyenin.
and when | informed her that sb,
should have one out she said: ION
| can't" and at once removed her
self from my chair, but by an effor
she was persuaded to seat herself 70
the operation and when reformed ex
claimed: 'Oh, good; it did not hur'
one Bit"
Now that you may all know tina
this is true. come and try it and i
your teeth cannot be saved we will
extract them free Of pain or charg,
until the 18th. Also between tn,
hours of II and IL a. M, on ever,
Monday during this month.
EWING & SMITH,
Over Wellington National Bank
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment,

A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes
letter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema
Itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples
and Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing.
Hundreds Of cases have been cured by
it after all other treatment had failed
Is cents per box.
For SIZE D. Il. f. S NTH. Druggist
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17

The slick rascal who passed the
forged checks on our business men
last week seems to have made good
his escape. Several more of his fraud
ulent checks were reported after his
escape, indicating that he got over
sixty dollars in good hard cash.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-02-17
Lecture.

The Presbyterian church has ar
ranged with Mr.. Frank Terry to de-
liver his lecture on Tolerance" at
the Congregational church in this
city, Saturday evening, Feb. IS, at
8 O'Clock, proceeds to go to the build.
ing fund. Admission 25c. Mr.. Terry
comes well recommended, and besides
hearing a good lecture, you can help
a good cause. OF the many press no
ticeS OF this lecturer, we give the fol.
lowing from the Grand Junction
Colo Star: "Nr. Terry is a very
pleasant speaker and holds the atten-
tiOn of his audiences from beginning
to end. 1t is pleasure to listen to a
lecturer when every idea presented
can be understood and thOughtsstored
away for future use and benefit.
Those who were present enjoyed a lit
erary treat which none can afford To
miss"