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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
A Female Impostor.

HARTFORD, Aug. 20.-The Hartford po-
lice arrested early this morning woman
who is said TO have been working Spring
field, Mass. Her method was to secure
the names Of Yale men in tho different
cities, call at some offices and inquire for
graduate she knew was not there. She
claimed TO be a personal friend Of that
person, and then told the old tale of hav-
ing lost her pocketbook, and being in a
strange city, with no friends and without
money, She has been quite successful In
duping number Of business people. She
gave the name of Mrs. Wallace Robbins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
BATTLE IN THE CONGO.
BY The Associated Press,

LONDON, Aug. 20. = Further troubles
have occurred with the natives in the
Congo State, arising from the pressing of
Portuguese Congo natives into the mill
tary service by Congo State officials. The
natives we're incensed and strong ma
tive force was gathered and an attack
madesupon Loba, Congo State post In
the fighting that ensucd two of the
soldiers defending the post were killed
and three were taken prisoners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20

MADRID, Aug. 20-The commercial
treaty between Spain and the Argentine
Republic has been concluded. Spain, for
period of two years, will not raise the
duty imposed on meat from Argentina and
the latter country will lower the duties on
Spanish wines
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
THE DENVER ROAD RACE.


DENVER, Aug 20.-The 25-mile road
race from Denver TO Lupton came of yes
terday Dobson of Canon City, with
lin. handicap, was the first man in; A. ID.
Banks, Denver, with l0m. 3Os handicap,
second; w. III. Enright Sioux City, Ia,
with 1lm., third; M. M. Kreutz, Denver,
10m., fourth. The first scratch man in
was A. Gardner of Chicago, who was the
9th man over the tape He was followed
by c. M. Murphy, Brooklyn, and F. G.
Barnett OF Lincoln. Seventy-five men
started.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
C0xEYS DUPES SENT HOME.
8u ma As ocLaied Pres,.

BALTTMoRE, Aug 20.-Governor Brown
began to rid Baltimore OF Coxey's com
monwealcrs by sending 100 Of them TO Gin
cinnati yesterday on a special train. The
others he will dispatch on special trains to
their homes. He went 10 the house Of cor.
rcction Saturday night with pardons for
oil Of those from the west. and as soon as
the stripes could be changed 20 old clothes
the men were sent away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20

LUrKrN, Tex, Aug. 20.--While an
engine on the State road was running to a
coaling camp near here, the engineer OBJ
served pile Of ties across the track. He
reversed his engine and all on board
jumped Among the party was DIR.
Dreweny, who was shot dead by masked
man. Holding the other men of with a
pistol, he robbed the body of the doctor.
The robbers evidently thought they were
wrecking the pay car which was to pay of
at the mines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
FOUGHT UNDER HARRISON
BIZ The Associated Press.

WAsHINGToS, Aug. 20.-Captain r. w.
Nicholson of indianapolis, superintendent
OF the treasury department stables, COM
mitted suicide yesterday by shooting him
self. He was veteran of the late war,
during which he served under ex- President
Harrison. After Mr.. Harrison was inau-
gurated he appointed Nicholson to the
place he occupied at the time of his death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Aug 20.-The Sioux
City Athletic club has received telegram
from Manager Brady saying Corbett ac-
cepts the offer of the club of purse Of
10000 to fight Peter jackson here. The
offer was at once telcgraphed jackson in
New York, guaranteeing training ex-
penses. Members OF the club expect no
interference, and think that tho fight will
be pulled off in Sioux City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20

TANGIER, Aug. 20.--The revolt among
the kabyles Is now general in all the
southern towns of Morocco. A body of
the sultans troops recently attacked the
rebels outside Of Mazagan. A desperate
conflict ensued, and the sultan's troops
were finally put TO flight after they had
sustained very heavy losses. Mazagan is
now besieged by the rebels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
An Early Mornings Stsrm.

Boston, Aug. 20.-Between 12 and Q
o'clock this morning a severe electrical
storm prevailed throughout the middle
and western states, interfering to con-
siderable extent with telegraphing. At Q
o'clock New York was cut off from com
munication with all points west and south.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
LANTERN EXPLODED.

= ArHet A4ts--s., Aug. 20.-Fire destroyed
the house belonging to Fred Y. Oliver,
together with the barn, containing pair
Of oxen, horse, two cows and three pigs
Mr.. Oliver was taking care of sick horse
when his lantern exploded and everything
was destroyed for lack Of available water
Loss about $4,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
sasolli Is silent.

WAsmycToN, Aug. 2O.--Mgr. Satolli
has decided TO maintain silence as 10 the
latest statement regarding him that tho
pope will soon make the ablcgate's author
ity absolute and sovereign, and answcrable
oulv 10 the none
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
A HASTY SUM M ONS.


OTTAWA, Aug. 90. - A special meet
Ing of the cabinet has been called
for Tuesday, all the ministers who are
out of town having been summoned
to be present. The emergency is In
connection with the Behring sea question,
beyond which fact IL is impossible to learn
any details as to the phase the case has
taken to necessitate the unexpected as
sembling of the cabinet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20

BRIDGEPoRT, Conn, Aug. 20.--A free
fight occurred in the saloon of Frederick
Scholz during which Charles Paul, aged
23 years, received q knife wound in the
abdomen. There was crowd in the saloon,
and the place was demolished. John
Yetter was arrested and held in $1,000
bonds. Richard Kelley, Thomas Wallace
and Scholz were also held. Paul's wound
is dangerous and the physicians give little
hope of his recovery
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
HUSBAND WAS JEALOUS.
Bp the Associated Press

DADE CITY, Fla, Aug. 90 Milton
Riggs came homo from Floral City,
where he works, to see his wife. AS he
reached home, his wife drove up in cart
with man. Riggs led the woman into
the house and blew out her brains. The
murderer escaped.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
DetectIve. Had a snan-

NEW YORK, Aug. 2o--A reception was
given Emma Goldman at the Thalia
theater last night, which nearly 5000 peo
pie attended The affair was generally
tame, and the special force OF detectives
detailed TO watch the proceedings had
nothing Ia do
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20

SALEM. Mass, Aug 9O-Thc repair sbop
Of the Boston and Maine road here was 70.
tally destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
The loss will be In thc vicinity of $40. .oOp
During the fire Assistant Foreman SpIn.
hey was badly burned All the wires IN
Portland and many Of the local lincs of
Me road were destroyed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20

PHTLADELPHIA, Aug. 20--The torpcdf
boat Ericsson shot up the Delaware river
yesterday. She is bound 70 the BROOKLYN
navy yard, and is about completing n trlr
from st. Louis down the Mississippi 20
New York. The object of the trip is 10
test an inland route as far as possible. te
the Brooklyn navy yard
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
BARK CAME OUT LUCKY.


LONDON, Aug. 20.-The steamer seam
and the British bark Annie stafford of st.
John, N. b., were IN collision yesterday
of Dupgencss Tho Seam was badly
damaged, while the bark escaped serious
Injury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
IN BETTER THAN TEN SECONDS.
Bv The Associated Press.

DENVER, Aug. 20,--A. : Henderson won
the championship 100 yard foot race here
against the other crack American sprint
ers. His time was Q 4-5s. The race was
for a sweepstake Of 500 with purse OF
$500 added. Henderson kept the lead
throughout. Copple was only eight idches
behind him. Appleman was third
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
Austr.a's Cholera Record.

VIENNA, Aug. 20.-From Thursday to
Saturday there were 237 new cases of
cholera and 129 deaths from the disease
in Galicia. In Bukowina 80 new cases and
81 deaths were reported i'm the same time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
Put Out of the Way.

CITY OF MEXICO, Aug 20.-The killing
Of the famous border bandit Luna and his
wife by soldiers has caused great rejoicing
at Tamalejis. They had committed hun
dreds Of robberies and six murders.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
THREE WOMEN DROWNED.
Bu Inc Associated Press.

New BRAUNFELs, Tex, Aug 20-Mrs
Hugo Cramer and daughter and Mrs
Hartman were fishing in the river yester-
day when their boat upset and all three
were drowned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
A Long Dl.tance Contest.

MUNICH, Aug. 90 -. Fischer, on llcy.
cie, and Cody, an American, on horseback,
rode seven hours u day for three days.
Fischer covered 100 miles and Cody 100.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
ORDERED TO TANeIER.

GIBRALTAa, Aug. 20.--The first class
British gunboat Bramble has, in conse-
qucnce OF the disturbed conditions prevail
ing in certain parts of Morocco, been
ordered to proceed to Tangier to safeguard
British interests.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20

JoHNsTowN, Pa, Aug 20. The coke
ovensnear Blairsville. employing 300 men,
have resumed business, after four
months idlencss caused by the strike.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20

RUDY's PILE sUPPosIToRY is guaran.
tced 10 cure Piles and Constipation. or money
refunded. ~ cents per box. send stamp for
circular and Free sample 10 MARTIN RUDY.
druggists. CHAMBERS. CALDER a CO..
Wholesale Druggists. Providence. r. 4
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20

ALBANY. Aug. 2o.--Frederick GerIkc.
aged 30. hanged himself yesterday In his
garrett His wife says the cause Of his sui.
eide was bantering from friends who
twittcd him Of intimacy with Greenbush
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
Ecuadorian Finances.

LONDON, Aug. 2o.-The Times publishes
advices from Ecuador to the effect that the
government has suspended the service OF
the public debt, pending further negotia-
tions with the bondholders
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20

RIO JANEnRo, Aug ro--Dr. Freire, min.
lister of finance, has resigned. The Office
will be filled adj interim by Senior Do
Nascimento, minister of foreign affairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20

No one In ordinary health need become bald
OF gray. II he will follow sensible treatment.
We advise cleanliness of the scalp aud the
use Of Halls Hair Rsnewsrs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
TO LET-FoR BUsINEss PURp0SAs,

rI,o LET-oNE LARGE WARE. ROOM IE THE
4 second story of the Barstow Block, about 75xSO
feet square, very high studded ana light Very
wide front and rear entrances. Suitable for fur
niture, carpet or other large business. Fitted up
with modern plumbing. Apply TO George ~.
Barstow, 81 Weybosset street, Room 0. ~aug-1-u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20

JNoR sALE-oNE OF THE FINEST LOCATED
IL building lots Wurwick Neck Apply 10 d.
Russell Brown. Providence. K l. marl9-u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20

I1OR SALE-FIRST CLA-t-s .ttsD-FASHlONED
IT Rockaway CarryalL a.a Russell car.
nearly new; both with sa2fts and pole, can bs
bought cheap. Apply 10 Nc J. B. Randall, oak
land Beach, r l. marl9-u
pIcYCLE FOR SALE, NEW MACHINE,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-20
FOR sILE-MIsCELLANEO US.
EORSALE.

Complete Turnout, si3), consisting OF bay horse
very speedy, good horse TO the road; rubber trim
med harness, top buggy used very little, good
style Also four democrat wagons, two open bug
ges, new and second hand express wagons, heavy
and light harnesses. All cheap Tor cash. Can be
seen al AZ Lyman street. rear @ean street
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-09
THE NEWS FROM PROVO
A SUNDAY SCHOOL FRAcAs BEING
JUDICIALLY INVESTIGATED.
Charles Davenport, Charged with
Murder, to BE Placed ON Trial
This Week Mrs. Van Patterns
Case.

Provo, March Tin the First dis
trict court today the trial of H. p. and
James Johnson is in progress. The de-
/ PENDANTS live at Redmond and are
charged with an assault with deadly
weapon with intent to do bodily harm.
The trouble arose at Sunday school
party on Christmas night last, and it
is stated defendants created a disturb
ance, and while a Mr. Yorgenson was
attempting to quell the affair he was
stabbed with a knife in the hands Of
one of the defendants.
! Thus far during the term of court
Judge Smith has devoted most of his
| time to criminal matters, and with the
vigorous prosecuting of S. r. Thurman
few who have been indicted have es-
capped the penitenuary.
This morning Deputy Fowler brought
down from the penitentiary Charles
Davenport. the person charged with the
murder of John Wood at Moab. This
case was set for tomorrow. but it is
hardly probable it will be reached be-
fore Friday
The case of Emma Van Patten has
been set for the 26th of this month, and
already is interest in the affair begin
ming to be aroused.
gertson's hall was given. 1t was a
| pleasant affair, and in future this
promises TO be a favorite resort.
The bill boards today announce the
coming of Sousa's grand band. Provo
is music loving place, and undoubt-
eddy this treat will be fully appreciated.
Hon Joshua Greenwood came up
from Fillmore yesterday evening, and
today he is frequenting the legal
haunts. Mr.. Greenwood reports every
thing favorable in the southern coun-
try The whole of Willard county has
been visited recently with very heavy
storms, and while it may be little
hard on the range stock, prospects are
good for next seasons crops.
Attorney l. ]. Stewart is UP today
from Rdchfield on legal business.
c. NJ. Shackston, the Eureka legal
light, was seen on our streets today.
Prof. Giles gave a pleasant party last
tevening at the Southworth hall to the
tschool teachers and educational boards
of the city The affair was we'll at
tended and a very pleasant time was
lenjoyed. and all present were full of
their congratulations and praises for
the kindness for the professor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-09

colored posters depicting a lion eating
a struggling horse, naming the place
where the ferocious beast was to be
seen for a moderate fee, and ending
with: For particulars see morning
papers"
This was such extraordinarily quick
work in advertising that II led to an
investigation. 1t was soon found that
the posters had been printed a week
before. This seemed so singular that
the Investigation was continued. 1t did
not take long to disclose that the val
liable Arabian steed was a worn out
street car horse purchased for a sum
arproximating 81 in cash, for the pur-
pose of being mangIed by the untam-
able Numldian lion. But the untam-
able Numidian lion was SO different
10 fresh horse meat that 1t was neces-
sary to twist its tail. poke it in the
rlps with sharp prods. and do sundry
otner rude things to work the fierce
beast up to a proper frame of mind
to make the attack. Even then it was
necessary to push the poor old horse
up against his bIoodthirsty lionship
ana prop 1t there while Wallace
summoned up energy enough to
sW1pe' at the horse with one paw
fhen the stage hands hacked the horse
with hatchets, SO that the marks of
the fierce lions teeth and claws might
be shown to the awe stricken report
ers the untamable lions chaps We're
smeared with blood, and then the press
representatives were turned loose to
do the rest,
When the police heard of the danger
Gus beast and its bloody deeds an Off
Ger was sent to kill it. But the show
people declared it was as much as the
officers life was worth to go near
enough to shoot. Thereupon the officer
went back to the station and reported.
rms quickly brought Inspector Will
mans and a squad of policemen to the
theatre to dispatch the brute
Inspector Williams said that the
mons record of three men and ore
horse showed that no community was
safe with the animal in its confines
therefore he proposed to end the
creatures career. Seeing he was in
earnest the owners of the lion told how
cleVerly they had worked the pa
pers for several pages of free adVer-
Using and declared the animal was
harmless as kitten. To prove this
the Keepers got into the cage and did
as they pleasedd with the lion, which
pore all sorts of liberties with astonish-
ing neekness. The result was that
wallace was permitted to live 10
escape again for the delectation of re-
les
One hour after the lion had skunk
into its cage the lecturers in the mu-
scum were telling their open-mouthed
auditors of the narrow escape the spec
tators had had from instant death.
Isn't Wallace the same Hor who
Killed an Arabian horse in New York
last yearY' asked reporter for the
Tribune.
You bet" responded the orator en-
Enthusiastically, And then he told the
story of that awful slaughter.
AT o'clock Boccacio appeared with
Wallace in the cage and demonstrated
ms lack of fear by entering the cage
with the terrible unframed wonder of
the World.-Chicago Tribune
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-09
ENERGETIC STAMP pEDDLER.
Post Office OmciaIs Make n Quiet In
vcssiGation.

d. e. Griffin. a locomotive engineer,
employed at Lima, Montana, at pre-
scent in this city visiting relatives,
was interviewed by the local post
office authorities Wednesday, in order
that the latter might ascertain par
| ticulars of the manner in which he be-
came possessed of 500 worth of cent
stamps, nearly all of which he had
succeeded in peddling out among the
business men of the city, The young
man was taken to the posJo1fice by
Detectives Sheets and Rhodes, whose
lsuspicions had been aroused from the
fact that he had worked so hard to
get rid of the stamps. often Offering
them at a, very heavy discount To
Postmaster Nash and Assistant Nc
Bride, Griffin told a straight story and
was allowed to go unmolested. He
stated that some time ago he was ap-
preached upon one Of the streets of
Lima by a stranger who offered 10 sell
him 500 worth of 2 cent stamps for
$50. Realizing that he had encounter
ed q. snap. Griffin made the purchase
and upon his arrival in this city
branched out as a stamp peddler. He
had sold all but SIT worth of the
stamps.
Postmaster Nash is of the opinion
that the stamps were part of the
Doodle secured in the robbery Of some
postoffice in the north or northwest,
although he does not in any manner
connect Griffin with The crime The
young man married a Salt Lake girl
two years ago and is now the father
Of a two day old baby
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-09

| Frederick Warde has Heretofore been
known to Salt Lallers as an actor. and
one of sterling worth. Yesterday after
noon he appeared at the theatre in a
new role-that of lecturer, and the
audience that greeted him was well
worthy of the gentlemans splendid eff
fort. Mr.. Warde demonstrated that he
is much more than an actor-he is a
scholar and a thinker as we'll Actors,
acting and Shakespeare, was his theme
and he succeeded in thoroughly enter
tanning the large audience. After speak
ing Of actors, he took up their methods,
and illustrated his views on the dra-
matte art by giving several scenes in
a most effective manner. The lecture
closed with a review of Shakespeare's
works and fitting tribute to the great
pard by one of his ablest interpreters.
Inc lecture was a rare treat, and
was thoroughly appreciated. 1t was
given for the charity fund of the Young
Ladies Aid society, and the entire pro-
ceeds will go to help the good cause.
Al special meeting of the Press club
a vote of thanks Was taken thanking
Mr.. Warde for his generosity in deliv-
erlng the lecture, and thanking Mr..
Burton for the use of the theatre.
quite handsome sum was realized.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-09

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-09
Enstern Wool Mnrket.

The past week has shown q more
liberal movement in wool, which has
been confined mostly to small lots. no
sales of large lines having. been re-
ported. The inquiry for wool las been
larger than during the previous week,
but it almost an impossibility 10 oh
tain full prices, especially On The cloth
ing grades. Sales have been largely
confined to fine medium territory
woods. with a better demand existing
for the medium grade. Bright woods
of the combing grades sell fairly we'll.
chiefly the braid and coarse combings.
While some lots of medium combing
have also been sold.
Pulled woods have been in better re-
quest, but such sales as have been
made are at low prices. Some lines of
both ordinary pulled and machine
brushed woods were closed out during
the past week The strongest line in
The market is bright unwashed wcols.
running largely to staple. This kind
of stock is quite scarce, firm and in
good demand. AS the season advances
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-09
Personal MENTION.

son came up fTom Provo to SEE the
Warde-James company play Francesca
Mrs. Harry Duke, Mrs. Charles A.
stanton and Mrs. NJ. Kennedy are on
their way to the Midwinter fair. The
"eolones" remain home on a pleasure
trip
Judge Laurence Boyle. attorney for the
election board. of Chicago, and formerly
connection With the Bullion-Beck trouble,
leaves for home tomorrow, having ac-
complished Ill that he came out here for.
Arthur W. Long, the vigilant and popu-
lar assistant tc Manager Brown, OF The
Western urion Telegraph company, of
this city. left or Tuesday night in COM
pany with his mother and sister for a two
mas been Frustrated since December last
and a host of friends hope for his early
restoration to perfect health.