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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
FINANCIAL NEWS.
Sugar Goes Below Par, the Biggest
Loss on the Market.
London is Unchanged-The Decrease
I'm Railroad Earnings-Drive Threat
ened Against Trusts-Corn Steady.
Special 20 the Neios.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.-There were some
interesting developments in stocks and
there was in addition material increase
in the volume of business, but the activity
was at the expense of values. Four stocks,
American Sugar, Whiskey, Chicago Gas
and Reading figured for 10000 shares.
Sugar made the greatest loss, dropping
from 102 TO 81, dividend of 3 per cent
The board room reason for the break was
that insiders, fearing adverse legislation
by Congress at the coming session, had
supplied all bids on the recent ad-
vance and were prepared for anything
that might happen in the future. The
condition of the market for raw sugar,
the result of recent legislation, SO the
room had IL, was steadily operating
against the Trust. Whiskey was likewise
heavy, breaking from 1884 to 10A at 10k.
Among the Standard stocks "a steady
tone prevailed at the opening, and subse-
quently the Changers and Louisville x
Nashville scored fractional gains. Before
IL O'Clock, however, sharp raid was
made on Northwest, which forced the
price down IA to 102H. This unsettled
the whole list, and when Sugar and Dis
tilling broke, the market gradually
declined. The loss. however, was
by no means important, and ex-
cept in the case of Northwest, which lost
point or SO for the day, the decline was
merely fractional. On the other hand
Northern Pacific preferred and st. Paul
made slight gains. Chicago Gas at one
time displayed great strength. rising to
~, but later, in sympathy with the sensa-
tional changes in other industriais, re-
ceded to 20. The market closed steady
for the railways and heavy for the
industrials.
There is another formidable drive threat
encd against the Trusts but prudence
would suggest the purchase OF sugar on
any further break especially as the short
interest is excessive.
III the market shows any signs OF rally
ing there will be a sharp advance in Lead
and Gas.
The feeling on Louisville & Nashville II
again reactionary for one or two points.
Corn is fairly steady with outside trade
light and scaipers inclined 10 be bullish
The market broke on weakness in Rock
Island which gives credence to the report
that the dividend will be passed. There
is a tendency TO buy on the break.
The foreigners are the only buyers of st
Paul.
London is unchanged.
Lower prices were anticipated for thi
morning and there will be purchase TO
turn.
There is some bear talk on st. Paul anC
there is probability of an attack on thi
stock.
Sugar is good to buy around SO for
turn.
There is nothing new in Distilling.
The decrease in st. Paul earnings for tn
second week in September is Sl9, 1856 an,
| the decrease for Wabash for the same tim
| is S53, ,125. ST. PsuPs earnings show
| decrease of s91 900 compared with the re
| port of year ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
Train HELD up.
Continued from Page IL

could reach the express car. He carr led a
rifle, and when within 10 feet OF the ten
der brought 1t to his shoulder and pointed
at dad" Prescott, the white bearded en-
gineer. His aim was sure, aud dad"
fell 10 the floor of his cab with bullet in
his right breast With a bound Kinney
gained the top OF the tender. and
bringing his gun To his shoulder he
sent shower OF shot almost into
the face OF the masked robber How on
earth the fellow ever managed to move
six inches is a mystery. But he did and
made for the woods. The shot which
laid Engineer Prescott low was the signal
for a fusillade aud was echoed and re-
echoed from bank TO bank and through
the woods. IL was also the signal for
hasty retreat 10 { he shelter OF timber on the
part OF the greatly surprised robbers. Not
until they reached timber did they an
swer; then they only fired two ineffective
shots. The chase of those who escaped
was started within 10minutes after the
shooting. The sheriff secured horses and
with a half dozen men started north.
They know the men and are confident
they will have them in custody.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
THE PARK SAFE.
Roger Williams Heirs Will
Have to Let II Alone.

The alleged purpose of certain supposed
descendants OF Roger Williams to begin .
battle for the possession OF portions OF
Roger Williams Park, Is published In
Providence paper recently, seems 10 rest
on very shsky ground.
The facts in the case are as follows:
The will of Betsy Williams, which was
probated Aug. "a, 1867, gave to the city OF
Providence the Williams farm OF about
100 acres, certain minor restrictions being
imposed in regard to its use. This same
mill gave to Zurel Waterman and wife
life interest In Betsy Williams house with
adjoining land. II is further provided
that OF the remainder Of the estate an un-
divided half should be given to Charles
Williams, son of a direct descen-
dent OF Roger Williams, and
the remaining half OF the heirs OF Albert
Peabody w Williams, deceased the testator's
nephew. J.J. Cooke. w. Patti and II. >.
Paine were witnesses. The title to all
this estate has been obtained by the
city OF Providence thus giving them
q clear right to its possession
assuming that Betsy Williams title was
perfect. In regard to this point the evil
dence Is pretty clear. Certain papers in the
possession of a well-known gentleman OF
this city show conclusively that Betsy
Williams obtained this property by deed
and not by inheritance. Therefore there
is not the slightest evidence to show that
this property In part or as a whole was
ever owned by Roger Williams or
his immediate descendants. Providence
will probably keep Roger Williams Park
as long as IL wants to, and Baby Roger
and the other animals will continue at
the same old stand for some moons at
least.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
THREW UP JOB.
Author Howells Did Not Like Editor Wal.
ker's Literary Taste.

Speaking of William Dean Howells, the
novelist, the Whisperer takes the privilege
of relating the following story, OF which
he was witness:
When the Whisperer was in New York
some years ago, one of the first things he
did was TO call on John Adams, formerly
q Syracuse newspaper man, but then con-
nectcd with the The Cosmopolitan. Adams
editorial room was facing the where
Broadway and Fifth avenue cross. John
Brisben Walkers room was east OF
adams, and Howells' was situated on the
west. Mr.. Adams was just looking over
short story by Mrs +. Burton Harrison,
when i'm came William Dean, his hair
scrupuloGsly banged" and basket in
his hands filed with frejecteds. " Will
liam was evidently angered about some.
thing, and he spoke to Adams.
Adams, " he said, who accepted this
frivolous storyP" pointing to one he hetd
In his hands.
Adams looked at 10 and made tho re.
mark that probably Mr.. Walker, the chief,
had.
"Well. II shows very bad taste, " said
Howells, land can Z see how he let it 20
shrough his hands"
So he went into Walkers room. Mr..
Walker said to Mr. Howells that he had
accepted the story, and that he considered
IL n very good one, though 10 did come
from an author unknown. Mr.. Howells
stated his dislike OF ~ and Of its question
able literary merit, but his words did not
affect Mr.. Walker in the least What he
deemed necessary 90 the success of The
Cosmopolitan he accepted. He believed
his judgment TO be as good rs lIowolls'.
This was the first rift la the lutte be.
tween the famous author and the famous
editor. IL was not over three months aftoi
this little episode that Howells resigned
his desk and devoted his time To ~ A Trav
eler From Altrnria" As assistant OF
Walker he WAS drawing Si7 300 As q
writer ho now draws Si0.O OO0. Another
thing that caused Howels to resign was
the hours lie was compelled To get down
20 the Office at y O'Clock and remain until
In the afternoon. This, he averred, In
terfercd greatly with his own work. Th'
literary writers and editors OF New Yorl
call Howells the fat woman" because h'
70 20 fpssv. .-Syracuse Post
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
THE STRIKES.
Most. important Convention
in the Textile History.
Ru 1ne Amocialed Pre~.

Ifu me AssOcifitei i'Fces.
BosToN, Sept. 1s.-One OF the most inn
portant, IL not the most important con-
vention in textile history for many years
was held in Puritan Hall this morning
when the semi-snnua meeting OF the
National Spinners Union was called
TO order. Delegates are present from
Fall River, New Bedford, Lowell,
Chicopee, Blackstone, Pawtucket, Woon-
socket, River Point, Pawtuxet Valley,
Westerly, Manchester, y. H., Dover, y.
H., Great Falls and Salmon Falls, n. H.,
Lewiston, Biddeford, Augusta, Brunswick
and Waterville, Me-. Taftville, Conn,
Cohoes, ". ", Patterson, n. j., Kearney,
n. j., and other manufacturing centers.
The principal topic of discussion among
the delegates is the strike ia New Bedford
and Fall River. Every delegate seen was
sanguine as the ultimate success OF the
strike, and IL pledges of assistance from
other cities count for anything the New
Bedford and Fail River operatives
fellow -workmen. Secretary Samuel
A. Ross of the convention is quite
hopeful and thinks that the strike Will
last but little while longer, as the sd-
vance and firm tone OF the market for
cotton and wooden goods will make 1t i'm
perative for the manufacturers to start
their mills.
Secretary Robert Howard Of Fall River
Is expected at the convention today and
will he one OF the potent factors in what
ever action may be taken. The delegates
were called to order al IL o'clock
by President Michael Duggani
who after few words of
welcome and a brief statement of the
state of affairs in New Bedford, Fall River
and other centers, appointed committee
on credentials. The convention then ad-
journed to enable this committee to COM
pile its report.
VIII Give Contractors - Hours.
Bp The Associated Press
BosToN, Sept 1s.-There is an unwonted
air of business at the headquarters of the
United Garment Workers of America to-
day. The executive committee OF the
clot hing trades council which has charge
OF the enforcement Of the new demands are
making preparations to put their state
ment to the contractors and manufactur-
ers this afternoon. The committee has
| decided to wait upon each contractor and
| explain their demands and will leave him
| a printed list to consider. They will give
| "a hours to decide the matter, and IL after
| that time he does not concede to their de-
mauds a strike will be ordered. This even
! ing there will be a meeting of the cloth
| ing trades council to receive the report of
| the COMMITTEES. The leaders of the move-
| ment are expecting that a number of the
| contractors and manufacturers who do
not desire change in the working of their
establishments will lock out their en-
ployes and in this way prevent strike.
| The committee, however. are not
| in any way put out at this threat but say
that no matter whether a strike or a lock
out, the new demands must be put into
force and a written guarantee given that
| they will be fulfilled before the clothing
| operatives will resume work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
NORTH END Ne WS
THR NRws BUREAU,
NORTH END. t2s BRANCH AVENUE,
Telephone a1I-l


Horses belonging to George Wilson and
. man named Mccarthy ran away at the
same time this forenoon, and the teams
collided on Douglas avenue, throwing out
both drivers, who promptly began TO
thump each other and add To the bruises
from being thrown to the pavement. The
rest OF the story will probably be told in
the courts.
William Calvin filled up an express
wagon with tomatoes and allowed two
men, out OF work, to drive round town
and see IL they could do anything as ven
ders. They sold all the tomatoes, drank
up the proceeds, and were locked up att
Stat ion before they had an opportunity
to return the team. Mr.. Calvin is tired OF
assisting the unemployed.
horse driven by Michael O'Mara ran
away on Charles street this forenoon, and
the wagon collided with a telephone pole.
Mr.. O'Mara was thrown out and rendered
unconscious by striking his head on the
curbing. He was taken TO his home In
Pawtucket.
The Hoboes aud the None Such ball
teams crossed bats Tor six ipnings on
the Silver Springs lots yesterday after
noon. IL was not possible to keep the
score.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
CHAR MING WEDDING.
Snecial TO The News.


NEWPORT, Sept. 1s.-Miss Helen NJ.
Taft, daughter of Henry ). Taft of Provi-
dence, was quietly married to James p.
Scott of Philadelphia this noon at
O'Clock. The ceremony was performed N
the large drawing rooms in the cottage of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Oelrich's
on Kay street. The large hall
and the parlors were decorated with
choice flowers and plants, American
beauties being largely used. Rev. James
Coyle of Str-Jeseph,s Church WAS the
officiating clergyman. The bride, who is n
tall brunette, wore a gown Of white satin,
tule veil fastened with orange blossoms
caught up with superb diamond
clasp, a present from the groom TO the
bride. Mr.. Edgar Scott, brother OF the
groom, was best man. Only members of
the family and few intimate friends
were present. After the ceremony there
was a wedding breakfast. Among the
guests were Henry S. Taft, Ex-Governor
Royal =. Taft, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Nj.
Oelrichs, Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Havemeyer,
Mrs. Thomas X. Hunter, Misses Hunter
and w. II. Hunter. The bridal trip in
cludes visit TO Europe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
Nuna. n,,o. Includes.

Somebody who wants To- explain what
the editorial I'VE" signifies says 10 has u
variety OF meanings. varied To suit the
Circumstance. For an example:
When you read that we expect our wife
home today, I'VE" refers to the editor
i'm chief When IL is I'VE are little late
with our work." IL includes the whole Of
lice force, even to the devil and the towel
In 1--WE are having bvom," the town Is
meant We received over 700, 600 immi
grants last year" and it embraces the ma
ton, but 1--WE have hog cholera i'm sur
midst" only means the man who takes
the paper and docs not pay for 10 Is very
ill-St Louis Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18

representa- on is from every important
city in the Union and exceeds that OF any
previous convention, partly owing TO the
fact that at this meeting there are many
present who belong both TO the National
Association and the Carriers Mutual Ben
eIit Association, two independent but
closely allied organizations. OF the latter
there are now IN existence SO branches,
with a membership of several thousand:
The benefits are: Full rate, $1,000, half
rate, $500.
The Providence delegate to the conven-
tion is Clarence o. Rhodes, one OF the
best known carriers of that city who has
delivered letters on Westminster street
since February 1, 1878. He is also Provi-
dence collector for the Mutual Benefit
Association and has already brought into
the mem bership half of the entire Provi-
dence force.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
Daily Cooking Hint.

FRENCH FRIED SWEET POTATOES Es-Pre.
pare ana fry the same as the white pota-
toes. Or they can first be boiled half an
hour, and then pared, cut and fried as
directed. The latter IL the better way, as
they are liable TO be little hard IL fried
when raw.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18

van in - True American"
KEITH's OPERA HoUsE-Peter +. Daley in
a Country sport"
LoTHRoP's OPERA HoUsE-stock Company
in Battery B."
WESTMINSTER THEATER-Gas HIPS New
York Stars.
NARRAGANsETT PARK-state Fair.
RI. Rev. Bishop Harkins arrived home
from Rome last evening.
The passenger boats on the Providence
line will run until October IL.
A lot of clothing, valued at $40, was
stolen from Charles j. Skey of Auburn.
Chief OF Police b. III. Child has returned
from the Grand Army meeting at Pitts
burg.
Sealer OF Weights and Measures George
III. Pettis returned from Pittsburg this
morning.
The Council committee on accounts
met in n yular session at 4 o'clock this
afternoon.
About $50 were stolen from the several
machines that were part of the attractions
of the Tin Eliza Bud.
The body found in the rivsr at the foot
of Tockwoti on street last Thursday was
not identified. Ii was buried.
Officer Willard suppressed a disturbance
In the American House on North Main
street just before II o'clock last night.
The house of Isaac Bender, Church
street, was broken into yesterday after
noon and a watch valued at $50 was stolen.
There are 10000 more playing card reve-
nue. stamps to come be tore all the stock in
trade Of Rhode Island dealers can be pro-
vided for.
Boats will be run by the Continental
Steamboat Company during the fall and
winter months or as long as there are any
passengers.
The military commission appointed to
investigate the troubles Of Company r.,
I'd Regiment, II. l. M, will meet this
evening at Brigade Headquarters.
Annie Dimond, 10 years old, and Mary
Giles, IL years old, are missing from their
homes. The former lives at 126 Burling-
ton street and the other at the corner of
Potters avenue and Oakland street.
A horse attached to an express wagon
was frightened by the steam roller on
Keene street yesterday afternoon, and
Edward Holland, the driver, was thrown
out and his arm, hand and face injured.
A team owned by G. l.. Nash, a farmer
from Rehoboth, and ear No. Sol of the
Taunton avenue line collided this fore
noon on South Main street near Coin. The
shafts OF the wagon and the harness were
broken.
A carriage driven by James Donley and
an electric car collidsd on Admiral street
last evening. Mr.. Donley was thrown
out and received injuries about the head
and face He was taken to his home rear
| 95 Randall street.
Fred s. Davis Camp, Sons OF Veterans
| will observe its fifth anniversary in Ar
| mold Post Hall, this evening. Among
| those who will make addresses are Gen
eral #. A. Barton, Colonel w. NJ. p.
| Bowen and Major A. B. Sphinx.
Hon. John +. Kendrick had the Repub-
| lican Congressional candidates and others
| at dinner with him at Pomhsm today
| There were present: Hon. Adm B. Capron,
| Warren O. Arnold, George III. Utter, John
| G. Wymar, Alonzo Williams and Melville
| Bull. Governor Brown was also invited
to join the party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
CONVENTION OF UNITED BREWERS

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 1S.--At yester-
days session of the eighth annual con-
vention of the United Brewers Workmen
Of the United States, there was heated
discussion over a motion to drop ell local
unions from the order, who were in bad
standing.
IL was shown that unions in many cities
were in arrears and that " the motion
prevailed, about 25 unions would I've
dropped. Action on the motion was post
poned.
The convention will continue in session
for two weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
FIVE FARMER ROBBERS.
Rn The Amocfnted Press.

KEoKUK, Iowa, Sept. 1s.-Five farmers
living three miles north OF Arbella, Mo-,
are the men who held up the santa re
train at Gorin, Mo-, 90 miles west OF here,
last night. Charles Abrams and Lincoln
Overfield, two OF the men, were captured
at Memphis, Mo-, this morniug. Abrams
had been shot six times with Winches-
ter. He cannot live.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
CARRIERS CONVENTION.
The Posimen OF the Country in An
nuaI Session at Cleveland.
Special 10 The Neics.

CLEVELAND, o., Sept. 1S.-The annual
convention of the National Letter Car
riers' Association opens today In TINS
city, and will continue until Friday
evening of this week. The most impor-
tant business will come on the questions
of tine salary and tenure of Office bills. The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
MARINE REPORT.
The List of Arrivals and Departures Of
Vessels at This Port.
PoRT OF PROVIDENCE, Sept. rs.
Arrivals.

STEAMERS Rhode Island, Williamson, New
York Richard Borden, Mason, Fall River;
City OF Newport, Kelley, Newport: Wave,
Nickerson, shore resorts ana return; Queen
City. GRAY, Seaconuet.
TuG-Americp.
SCHooNERs l. T Barnum, Blake, Philadel-
pbia; James Il. Pace, Garfield. Philadelphia;
Nausette, Dyer.
BARGEs-s Shore Line. Maria. Valentine.
Sailed.
STEAMERs-Rh Rhode Island, Harry, Pequot,
Richard Borden, Queen City.
TUG-Amctica.
SCHooNERs-Catherine ID Perry, W.Wallace
Ward Florid Gen Banks. Clarrisa Allen.
BARGEs-John Burlee, J A Hyland, Della
ware, Sagamore.
Notes.
The barkentine Stephen G. Hart is on the
drydock for slight repairs.
The schooner Waring Hall Will load with
merchandise for Wilmington, G.
When discharged the schooner Jonathan
Cone will load oil barrels for New York.
The schooner w 4 Hood.slile led from Somer-
set, and the Robert Rockwell from Stoning-
ton today. -.
The schooner william l. Wallace will ar
rive here in few DAYS from Fall River and
will 20 on the drydock for general over
hauling.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
Had His Leg Broken.

James Hoye mace an attempt TO get
York a New England Railroad today
but fell and broke his left leg. lie
was taken to the Rhods Island uospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
Chicago Grain Notes.

Chicago Grain Notes.
quoted ny A. r. wEEoKS.
Car Lots Todsy-Wheat, 30l; corn, All;
oats, 271; hogs, 1900.
Estimates heat. 100; corn,
235; oats, 142; hogs, $1,000.
Heavy shipping hogs, $3.50 to S6.45.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
VALENTINE APPOINTED.

+. j. Valentine has been appointed
Assistant Postmaster and notice OF the
appointment sent on to Washington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18

oDoNNELIs-Tn this city, Sept: ~. ycscph
ODonneil, son Of John and Lizzie o'poa-
s.iL assd rear. monthA edAys
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18

Chicago Grain Market.
oUorED nv A. ,. wEEDES.
open High Low Clos.
wssAL inb "A est Ds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18
Talked About.
Entertainments Today.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HoUsE-John L. sulli-
van in % True American"
KEITH's OPERA HoUsE-Peter r. Daley in
"a Country sport"
LoTHRoPs OPERA HoUsE-stock Company
in Battery B."
York Stars.
NARRAGANsETT PARK-state Fair
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-18

RI. Rev. Bishop Harkins arrived home
from Rome last evening.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-18
EMBEZZLER SURRENDERED.
j. Fl. Hahn Arrested in Guatemala and
Turned Over to al American Official.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1z-After prolonged
effort, the Department of State has at
length succeeded i'm bringing TO a most sue
cessful termination troublesome case in
volving the capture of a criminal in a for
eign country with which we had no extra
dition treaty. Some months ago Joseph r.
Hahn fled from Natchez, Miss, embezzling
So.WO in bonds and quantity of diamonds.
After long inquiry he was located in Qua
temala, and, as there is no extradition
treaty between the United States and that
country, :. f. Winchester, who was a close
friend of the embezzler, went to Guate-
mala to endeaVor to secure the return Of
Hahn and the valuables. But Winchester
fell a victim to the climate and died sud-
denly under circumstances that led TO the
suspicion that he had been fOully dealt with
although this was subsequently disproved
Meanwhile the Governor of Mississippi was
urging the Department of State to act
and, finally, William L. Forsee. an agent
OF the department, was sent TO Guatemala.
AS an act of comfy solely the Guate-
malan government caused the arrest Of
Hahn and a letter received at the State
Department to-day announced that Forsee
had sailed for San Francisco. bringing
Hahn and all of the bonds and diamonds.