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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
N Reminded Him..

The Kansas City Mail tells a story Of
congressman who, having submitted him
self 20 the manipulation Of u venerable coll
orcd barber In Washington, was told, do
you know. ssh. you remind me 40 much
of Dan'l Webster"
Indeed. " he said. Shape Of my head,
I supposc'"
TINS ~stur-vrrrd- the nrcd coiorcd man
somewhat. He had not expected n ques.
ton In reply and had merely laid the foun-
dalton for his complimentary bluff, never
thinking that there would be n call for an
explanatory superstructurc. mo, sab"
he stammered In reply; mot 20 head,
pah, it's yo' brc1."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
PLOT FOR AN AMERICAN NOVEL.
A Chicago Mans story OF = Bank Dsfalsa'
t;an and Wrongful Accusation.

n Cn1coXo MATS ctoTy Oh u DAuh
ten and Wrongful Accusation.
"Tne1nuthor who proposes to write the
real and only American novel may lind a
very fair plot in the story l am about to
relate" said Frank N. Harris OF Chicago.
Several years ago the people Of q small
western city hogan to wonder how the
cashier of the leading bank could AFFORD
to live as well as he appeared to be doing.
His salary, it Is true, was very liberal, but
his expenditures far exceeded 1t. He built
himself q splendid residence, had his horses
and carriages and altogether conduoted
himself like q man who owned rather than
worked for a bank. He had the confidence
of the bank directors, however, and the
rumors and gossip that reached their ears
apparently had no effect upon them.
The cashier was suddenly taken sick
with a lingering malady and lay in q bare
ly conscious condition for two or three
months, when death finally claimed him..
An examination of his books which follow
ed his death showed an apparent deficien-
CIV in his accounts of over $35, 900. His
real friends were thunderstruck and would
not believe that the dead man had been
dishonest. His bondsmen, too, could not
be convinced that he had made way with
the funds of tho bank, but the books show
ed the shortage. While they were arrans-
ing to make the sum good the cashiers
widow came forward and presented the
bank president with n check for the en-
tire amount, telling him that she knew
her husband had never taken Q cent OF
the money, and thai while she couldn't
understand the apparent proof OF his dis
honesty she was sublimely confdent that
he had died a good, upright man.
mo one knew, either, where the widow
- got such a very large sum Of ready
money. She continued to occupy the fam
lily home, and there was no change what
ever in her mode of life, and the town
was therefore confronted with q second
mystery as inexplicable as the first. Four
years after the death of the cashier the
man who had been assistant cashier and
who had succeeded to the position when IL
was made vacant also died.
Before his death he confessed that when
his predecessor was taken i'll and had re-
lapsed into a comatose condition, whence
the doctors said he could never recover, he
himself had manipulated the books OF the
bank SO as to show that tho dead cashier
was a defaulter md had taken the money
for his own usc. He left his property to
the widow of the man whose memory he
had SO ~dishonored, and 1t then turned Out
that the former cashier had early in his
career invested in western mining stock,
and that the money he was spending sc
lavishly during his life and from which
his widow made good his apparent short
age after his death was the result OF hi
wise foresight when he wal = mere banl
clerk. ''-Washington Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01

In no well attosted case has a dog shown
any sense as to the nature Of any mechan-
zeal contrivancc. They will learn which
way a door opens and rarely II ever do
they undiscerningly close 1t when IL Is
slightly ajar when they wish TO pass
through the opening, but / have never
been able 20 observe or obtain evidence to
show that they would pull down the latch
In tho way in which a cat readily learns TO
do. Much as dogs have had to do with
guns, they display no kind of interest In
tho arms except SO far as they ara tokens
Of sport TO come. They connect the ex-
plosion with tho capture OF the game and
will search for 10 in the direction In which
che barrel was pointed. have not, how
over, been able to find that they know, as
they might readily do, when the weapon
was loaded and when empty. They show
no interest In it, such rs monkeys readily
display toward any mechanical c~ontrivance
to which their attention has been directed.
All these negative features Indicate that
the mechanical side of tho canine mind
IL entirely undeyeloped.- Chicago News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
ROYALISTS TALK WAR.
All They ask Of Cleveland is to Let
Them Start a Revolt.
Special to The News.

PIrTsBURa, Aug. 1.-The Hawaiian
Royalist Commission passed through
Pittsburg on the day express at 8 o'clock
yesterday. Judge Widemann, an ex-
Cabinet officer of the Lilliuokalani regime
said the commission wanted to bring about
an adjustment Of the affairs of the
Hawaiian Islands. "Queen Liliuoka-
lani," he said, "abdicated under protest,
and is waiting for her answer. We are
on our way to Washington to receive it
from President Cleveland"
Contrary to popular opinion the royal
lists will not ask for the restoration of the
Queen. The substance of their request
will be non-interference on the part Of
the United States and no recognition, Off
cially, OF the present Government until
Hawaiians have an opportunity to
settle the dispute themselves. The United
States will be asked to keep their troops
off the islands, and IL this is don a civil
was, the royalists say, will follow in As
hours after the news reaches Honolulu
that the United States will be neutral.
Mr.. Parker says the supporters OF the
Queen outnumber the Republicans ten to
one, and IL the fight starts there will be
no doubt of the result. The royalists say
they do not desire a monarchy, and
that will not be asked in Washington.
What is wanted is a real republic, not
a "close corporation" such as now exists
| on the Islands. But should the royalists
be successful there Is 10 doubt that the
| Queen will be elected chief magistrate OF
| the new government, and that she will
rule through suffrage as other heads OF
republics do.
The commission will lay before the
President a copy OF the constitution OF
the Dole government, and try to convincs
him that it is not a republic. They say IL
was only accepted by 5000 electors, and
that the total vote has run as high al
$1,000, and that OF those who SO accepted
1000 are Portuguese, who can neither read
nor write.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
TROOPS MAY GO.


CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. LAS o result OF .
conference between Mayor Hopkins and
Vice President Wickes Of the Pullman
Company, participated in by Adjutsnt
General Orendorff and Assistant Adjutant
General Bayles, held yesterday, 1t was de-
cided to call in eight of the ~ companies
of State militia composing the First regi-
ment, and now doing duty between Ford
ham and Riverdale. This district in
cludes the town Of Pullman.
, Three of the four companies which re-
main will be stationed in Pullman. This
will leave about 100 soldiers in charge OF
the town. Mr.. Wickes does not expect
any trouble. He declined to say when an
attempt to open the Pullman shops would
be made, but it is believed such an en-
deavor will take place this week. Mr..
wickes did not oppose the withdrawal OF
the militia.
He said the Pullman Company would
either resume operations with the old men
or not at all. No attempt would be made
at present to import new men. More men
reported for duty to-day than on yester-
day. The Second regiment, stationed In
the Stock Yards district, will probably be
removed this week.
After the conference Mayor Hopkins
sent the following telegram to Governor
Altgeld: 81 would suggest that you
withdraw eight Of the IL companies OF
militia OF the First regiment, now doing
duty in the Pullman district"
The contempt case against President
| Overton and the other officials of the
| Stock Yards branch of the American Rail-
way Union came up yesterday before
Judge Grosscup, but was continued to
Friday morning. The information charges
the officers of the union with issuing q
| strike circular in violation Of the injunc-
/ ton, and the answer denies that the unior
had anything to do with the circular o.
knew anything of it until after it was is
sued and posted up at the yards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
MINNEAPOLIS HURT.
But the Damage is Only Slight and
Expense Of Repairs Nominal.
BIZ The Associated Pres.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The good judg-
ment Of the navy department in requir-
ing the Minneapolis to be locked and
examined after grounding on her trial
trip and before accepting her, was
emphasized by the result as reported to
the department today.
IL was found that the vessel had re-
ceived a lent in her keel and bilge plates
about two feet long and three inches deep
and that the central propeller was
roughened on the edge as II
II had struck some hard object
The damage was sustained whils
the ship was in the hands OF the con-
tractors. They proceeded At once with
the work Of removing and Strengthening
the bent plates, which Will not take Ions
nor be expensive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01

HOUSE HAPPY.
Conference Members Pre-
dict Concessions.
Sugar Schedule to be modified--Cau'
Gus Postponed Because OF Success.

BIZ The Associdted Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-Active negotia-
tions are proceeding both inside the tariff
conference circles and influential quarters
outside to bring about a complete and
speedy agreement on the tariff bill.
On the three great items OF sugar, iron
and coal, it Is denied with much empha-
sis on the House side that the Senate
sugar schedule and the Senate rate
on iron win prevail and that
the House will be compensated by a re-
ciprocity clause on coal, which, 1t is as
serted, would be equivalent to a complete
surrender to the Senate. 1t Is stated
by those leaders informed OF h facts
that the Sugar schedule will not be that
fixed by the Senate, nor the free sugar OF
the House bill, but a middle ground.
The Democratic conferrees were together
again for two hours today and at b close
of the meeting the House members ex-
pressed the same confidence Of a speedy
settlement that they had after the meet
ing yesterday.
Chairman Holman of the Democratic
caucus committee, said today that the
tariff situation had SO changed for the
better that tht House caucus would not
be held for the present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01

Special 30 The Ne,os.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-Sugar sold off on
rumors of compromise in tariff conference
rallied by pool brokers. Loan crowd
showed less borrowing demand.
Sugar insiders confident Of suc-
cess OF Senate bill. Cana
dian Pacific earnings for June decreased
s286, $40. Brokers believe in selling Sugar
on strong spots. Some agreement will be
reached this week.
Liverpool cotton, demand fair at
steadier prices; sales estimated, 10000
bales; futures firm at 2-6i advance.
Heidelback, Ickelheimer g. Co. ship
5000, 900 in gold. There will probably be a
shipment of s25O,0OO more by another
house.
Market Opened Weak.
@Bu The Associated Pres.
NEW YORK, August 1.-10:15 A. M.-The
| stock market opened weak N a fraction
lower, and made a further decline in the
early dealings, Rock Island selling of 7-s
and Burlington and Quincy, 9. &. &. d
st. Louis and Sugar each 1-2 percent.
| Union Pacific was an exception, open
ing at an advance of 3-s, Distillipg being
up Is. Sugar has recovered the early
loss, but the rest OF the market Is weak,
the Changers showing most depression.
Sale OF the Il. A. a. W. Road.
By The Associated Press.
AKRON, Ohio, August 1.-The sale OF
| the P%ittsburg, Akron d Western Railroad,
under proceedings OF foreclosure Of @
NOR, a of 100000, held by the Gen.
trail Trust Company Of New York,
will be made at public auc-
| ton about the first Of October,
under a decree of the court agreed to by
all interested parties. Under the new de-
cree the s241 600 OF receivers certificates
outstanding will have to be paid before
the court will confirm the sale.
stock Openings.
BIZ The Associated Pres.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-Stock opened
lower. Atchison, Is; Sugar, l04k; Dis
tilling, Ia; Chicago Gas, 1874; Burlington,
72%; Rock Island, 64%; st. Paul, 57h;
Western Union, Sih.
Cotton Market.
BIZ The Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. Cotton futures
opened steady; sales 4lO0. Aug, $3.50
Sept, s6.63; Oct, s6.6S; Nov, s6.7S; Dec.
1886; JAM, s6.91; Feb, s6.9S; March, s7.oo
April, $40 bid.
Pearson Plant Absorbed.
BIZ The Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-The purchase o
the Pearson Cordage plant of Boston b.
the United States Cordage Company will
be concluded today and the latter com
pany will take possession. The Pearson
Company assumes liabilities and account
to and including July 30. The settlement
will be on an approximate basis until al
inventory of the stock can be made, afte
which it will be checked up and mad
final.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
ASSAULT ON HIGH SEAS.


eOa V0Y -
Swedish sailors In Court Today.
Three Swedish sailors, Louis larson,
Oscar Nelson and Albert Patterson, were
arraigned before Commissions Biodgett
In the United States Court this morning
on the charge Of ~assauiting their
captain, Elisha q. Coffin, on the high
seas. The assault complained oil occurred
aboard the ship Belle of Worcester, on
her way from Turks Island to this
city. Captain Coffin testified that
the sailors on three different occasions
had been insubordinate and knocked him
down. The defendants all denied
the charges and declared that they
themselves had been assaulted by their
captain and been obliged to defend them
selves. Furthermore they declared that
they had been only half fed during the
voyage, one Of them claiming that he bad
lost 10 pounds and that they had re-
ceived much better fare during the last
week while they were in Providence
county Jail awaiting investigation. The
mate, William p. Allen and the cook testi-
fed In behalf of the complainant, but
their statements were not very damaging
to the sailors.
United States District Attorney German
sharply reprimanded Captain Coffin for
not having complied with all the
requirements of the law relative to
recording on the log all the
incidents connected with the assaults,
and the prosecuting officer seemed more
han favorabiy inclined toward the PEN
niless, defenceless Swedes.
Larson was discharged, while his com
panions, Nelson and Patterson, were
a~djudged probably guilty and bound oyei
to await the action Of the grand jury
Sept. 4.
The court attendants thought that II
was an outrage that the two men should
be obliged to spend a month in prison
and one attorney said that unless the cap
tain would give satisfactory security fol
his own appearance before the jury, tina,
he ought to go to jail with his crew.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
SWIFT'S JOKE.
He Calls Upon Congress to Resign
Lodge Presents His Petition.

BIZ The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The Senate wore
q somewhat deserted appearance when the
Vice President called 1t to order today. 2
A number of bills were passed and
among the petitions presented was one
from Morrison /. Swift Of Boston, who
recently made himself notorious by
his a~narchistic action and words On
the steps OF the Boston State House, call
ing on Congress to resign. 1t was pre-
sented by Mr.. Lodge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
O'KELLY WANTS FREEDOM.
IN the Associated Pres

DENVER, Aug. 1.-Edward O'Kelly, who
is serving a life sentence in the penitenti-
airy for the murder Of Bob Ford, slayer OF
Jesse James, at Creole, has applied for n
pardon. AS justification of the crime, he
Y
"The killing OF the man was the out
come Of previous trouble. At the time OF
the killing he made movement for his
gun, and, thinking he was going to kill
me, ! shot"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
EMPTY KEG FOUND.

PARIS, Aug. 1.-What is supposed to be
the missing cask which contained the $5O,-
600 in gold, consigned to Lazard Freres &
Gle, by the steamer La Touraine,
from New York, was found today
empty in the car in which all the casks Of
gold travelled under seal. 1t is believed
that the gold was stolen Outing its trans
fer from the steamship or the railroad
station in this city.
Later the missing gold was found in
some sacks, hidden in a heap Of coal near
the railroad station at Havre. There is
still no trace of the thieves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The President
today sent the Senate the following NOM
nations: Postmasters-Jerome w.
Pierce, Springfield, VT; Andrew j.. Sib-
ley, Montpelier, VT.
Navy-Lieutenant- Commander William
w. Reisinger to be commander; Lieu
tenant A. V. Wadhams, licutenant-com-
mander; lieutenant junior grade, John
l.. Holcomb and William l.. Burdick,
Lieutenants; Ensigns Joseph l.. Jayne
and James q. Doyle, ~lieutenants, junior
grade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
DEBS REFORMS.
Will Never Participate In Another
Strike He Says.

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.--"I will never again
be connected with any strike organize
tion," said Mr.. Debs OF the A. X. U.
today. "This strike has developed
the fact that the sentiment OF the
people of the country is against strikes,
and that the Government stands ready to
put down such movements at the point OF
the hayonet. shall hereafter advise|sll
workmen to seek redress by the ballot"
Debs arrived from Terre Haute this
morning to attend a directory meeting OF
the A. II. u, which was held and orange
ments for the convention tomorrow per-
fected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01

The actual title Of wilhelm III Is Ger
man emperor and not emperor of Ger
many The German empire In ~ coufed-
sracy consisting Of four kingdoms, FIVE
grand duchies, live duchics, seven princf-
palities and four free cities. Within Its
own limits each state IL sovereign, except
m to lite army and its power OF coming
money and imposing duties, In which
matters the imperial government controls
a we'll ~ In ell International Masters
Philsdelph . PrssA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
BIG CATHOLIC CONVENTION.
Bv The Associated Press.

ST. PAUL, Aug. 1.-The convention OF
Catholic Abstsiners was called to order
at 1 o'clock in the big st. PAUL udito-
rum by Bishop Cotter, its prcsi-
dent, who delivered his annual address,
an eloquent plea for the cause advocated
by the union. An early adjournment was
taken that delegates 'ght attend Ponti-
fetal High Mass at the Cathedral, after
which Archbishop Ireland delivered On
address,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
WILL START UP.
Pullman Works at Pullman to Be
Opened for Work Tomorrow.
Ru The Associated Pres.

CHICAGO Aug. 1.-Vice President Wickes
of the Pullman Co. announced today that
the works will be started tomorrow in the
repair department and one or two others
will be opened. The officials expect to have
the entire plant in full blast within a
a short time. Applications have
beea-receiyed from about one
thousand Of the old employees. This
number includes 600 special policemen
who have been guarding the works and
who, the company claims, are skilled
workmen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
Pearson Plant Absorbed.
MORE GOLD EXPORTS.
Ry The Associated Press

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-Heidelback, Ickel-
heimer & Co., will ship 100000 in gold
and Hoskjer, Wood q Co., 100000 by to-
morrow's steamer.
An additional S25O,oO0 gold has been
taken for export tomorrow, making a to-
tai of 81. 250, 900. A call has been made on
the sub-treasury for 100000 of this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
EMPEROR DECLARES WAR,

BY the Associated Press.
UoNroN, Aug. 1.-The Chinese Legation
here has received al official dispatch an
~nouncing that the Emperor Of japan has
declared war against the Emperor of
China.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
THE THISTLE BILL.

WASHINGTON, u g.1.-The conferrees on
the agricultural appropriation bill came
to an agreement to day on tho dis
puted Russian thistle item Of n
million dollars TO exterminate the
weed the amendment being abandoned by
the conferrees for the enate II being the
only point OF difference, the bill will be
reported back to the two houses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01

"Don't you fhirt. asked inc en'huss-
astic young minister, that The the rs
near nc hand when wars will b. 10 niorcF
Goodness. nor exclaimed old MA
Jason. "war's about the only chance the
men folks has ~ show that they nr rceA@
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
A BETTER
More Ready to Invest In Cat
tls-Hog Market steady.

lOFhl 49,
Prices for western beef cattle, live weight:
Choice. t4.5O9A,5 pr cwt: second quality; $40
40: third quality, S393.JO; poorest grades, OF
coarse oxen, cows, bulls, stays, Texans, Colo
radios, etc, 2G3c pr lb.
Prices for northern and eastern beef cattle
mr. III. dressed weight: Choice, 5lxhG14c; first
duality. 5a51tc: second quality. 4lstf4c,
Hides, tallow, etc-Hidcs, 4lfd5c pr ID; tai
low, 30t<c DIT Id; calf skins. 7bc each; lamb
skins, SIC each: sheared skins, 2c each;
branded hides, &c DIT Id.
Sheep and lambs Lambs from the west
were nc easier in price.
Fat hOgs-Rulings OF the market. steady,
with west rn i've nj 5958cl W and a few from
the north at 6lfc d W. The tendency is to
lower rates.
Veal calves The supply has been light for
the past two ccks, which has caused a bet er
feeling at ma. Ket. The stock WIS easily :
posed OF, and prices showed an improvem' mt
OF 141sc pr III, some of the very best be.as
sold at Sc pr 10, rith general sales At J15lfc
The market this week n regards cattle h n
q better condit,sa and there appeared TO 'e
some demand, aud butchers were n trine m"re
ready % invest, having disposed OF their "a
stock: not that prices were really better, II
the general feeling showed Improvement. A
fair run OF export cattle during the week PVT
In 40 appearrnCe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01

Chicago Grain Notes.
suoTRD BY A. p. wEEDES.
Car Lots Today-wheat, $50; corn, 2sS;
oats, go; hogs, $1,000.
Estimates Tomorrow-wheat, $40; corn,
$50; oats, $50; hogs, 5000.
Heavy shipping hogs, s4.6O and s5.15.
Local Stock Quotations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
SEEKING EMPLOYEES.
b. The Associated Press.

LOWELL, Aug. 1.-Agents of Fall River
mills nave been in this city for the pur-
pose of securing employees. They left, &C
c~ompanisd by 20 weavers this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
THE FINANCIAL NEWS.
Sugar Fell and Recovered During
the Early Hours.

Wall Street Believes "A Compromise
on Tariff Will be Reached This
Week-Gossip.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-08-01
MORE GOLD GOING.
Bv The Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-Hoskier, Wood d
Co. nave increased their gold shipment to
Sass, 900, making the total engaged TO date
&1,315,0O0.