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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
BROWN UNIVERSITY.
Beginning of the Term Examinations.
Meeting Of Athletic Committee.

The second lecture on "Glimpses of the
Natural History and Ethnology of Aus
tralia" was delivered last night before a
large audience in Sayles Hall.
Prof. Goodale, of Harvard, was
the speaker. He delineated the
natural features of Australia
with descriptions of the fora and fauna
OF that country, and also mentioned how
that Sir George Gray had discovered q
cave, On the walls of which were crudely
painted the forms Of men and women,
probably executed by very early people,
II not prehistoric folk.
The full musical clubs, accompanied by
Will Gardner, elocutionist, gave an enter
tsinment at Andover, Mass, last night.
The selections were well received and the
audience were highly gratified with the
Brown boys exhibition OF musical talent.
Term examinations begin tomorrow, 10
be continued for q week. The close OF
the terms work is accompanied by the
usual signs OF the times.
Following the custom each class, as it
completes its last recitation, group
together and cheers the professor,
so that from all parts OF the
campus the sharp ra-rai ra-ral ra-ral re-
sounds. Then, again, the midnight oil is
consumed almost till break of day by
students studying to their utmost, and
the overwork resulting is evidenced in the
general worried look" everywhere no.
ticeable.
The executive committee OF the Athletic
Association meets tonight to determine
whether Brown will enter a team race
with the M. l. Il. at the Boston Athletic
Association games.
Great interest is felt i'm the coming
games to be held in Mechanics Hail,
Boston, on Feb. g. and all the Brown
athletes are getting in condition for
the event. Probably large mum Der will
be sent 20 represent the Providence
college and it is not at all unlikely that
some prizes may be captured. All the New
England colleges will send delegations,
Yale and Harvard undoubtedly appearing
In force, as in former years. Chief inter
est centers in the team races, of which
there will be three at least
Dartmouth against Amherst, the new
York Athletic Club versus the Boston
Athletic Association, and Brown prob
ably competing with the Boston Tech
The latter match will receive the
most attention, inssmuch as the
M. /. F. won first piaee-ia -ia-tAe
Worcester Athletic meeting last May
while Brown secured second place, and
both tedns have the best of sporting
blood. In all events the participants are to
be under handicaps, so that TO predict the
winners would be impossible. Brown
men stand a fighting chance, however.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
MRS. TAFT INDIGNANT.
she Wants Governor Brown TO Re.
move Secretary Chase.

Mrs. Taft found her way TO the fourth
floor OF Butler Exchange this forenoon,
walked boldly into 40o, and wept and
pleaded before the Governor of Rhode
Island.
She bad been deprived OF her three dol
lars month formerly allowed her by the
State Board OF Soldiers Relief because her
husband had been in the war aud this in
justice had been done, abe said, because she
had been woman of spirit and dared to
stand up for her own rights.
Among her many woes had been "bad
neighbor" aud they fought long and
frequently. sometimes with the back yard
fence between them, sometimes in hand
TO hand struggle. 1t was one Of the latter
encounters that was the primary cause OF
todsy's visit to the Governor. The
bad neighbor lodged a complaint with the
police. Mrs. Taft was arrested on the
charge of assault, and in spite OF protest
and the obvious mesnness and anne Of
the other woman, was sent down on the
Farm for reform and spell Of
self-commupion. That is why the
weekly payments of three dollars were
stopped, and ever since her discharge
Mrs. Taft has been telling Mr.. Chase OF
the relief board what she thought of him,
but Mr.. Chase remained firm,
and the widow went to His
Excellency to have Mr.. Chase re-
moved. "why shouldn't have me own
rights" she asked; "there's that Hooligan
woman what was Iined 800 and costs and
did 80 days on the farm for fighting alto
either and she gets her pinsion
and relief money every month and
~. k..a h.. s~t 4 L.st ~. A.
mine. 1t was in 81 that / had four
children and you may know yer Excelency
that was married very arly, but my hus
band enlisted and was brave man. He
was shot twice and held the flag one time
and fought seven days without stoppin'.
"But Governor Sprague told mo should
never stsrve, nor me children, neither,
and so did the Mayor that was Mayor at
the time. Yis, he did, Governor, and now
! am just as good as a widdee, for 20
years ago my husband ran away
from me, bad luck to him.
He was good soldier and a brave man,
but bad luck to him jst the same, for he
ran away just for q bit OF quarrel me and
him had one wash Gay. And since then
I've cooked for mahy rich people.
cooked for j. b. Bsrnsby and Amasa
Sprague and many others and they'll
all tell yer Exelency that I'm good cook
and peaceful woman and never qusrreled
with no one that LETT me to miself. But
now I've got rheumatism going on for tin
years, and can't cook. IL it hadn't been
for them elevayturs, Governor, yer never
would have seen me up in this building.
But 4 must have that money, Governor"
The Governor assured her that the case
should be looked up, and Mrs. Taft wept
no more. A few minutes later she was
arguing with the elevator boy for stopping
with such . jerk to lake on a passenger at
the second floor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
LAST EDITION
INTERSTATE.
AttIeboro-W -Wrentham Section
Bought!
A Syndicate With Perry Of Providence
in il Gets il.

The much talked about and long post
poned foreclosure sale of that section OF
the wildcat Interstate system, which
runs from Attleboro through North At
teboro and into Wrentham, was made
this morning in the Office of Elijah X.
Read In Attleboro.
The road wa bought by a syndicate for
s5i 900. The mortgage which was held
and foreclosed amounts to $4,000. The
purchase is also subject to liens
OF receivers certificates, receivers
charges, taxes and other underlying
claims, amounting TO several thousand
dollars more. The mortgage was held by
the Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Com
pany OF Boston, and was given to secure
the bonds of the road. 1t is understood
that the syndicate which made the pur-
chase had, for some time, been in pos
session OF the most OF the bonds.
AT the sale there were present Mr.. +.
w. Burdett of Boston, representing the
Union Traction and Electric Company of
local fame, Mr.. f. r. Price OF
North Atrleboro, Mr.. Marsden j.
Perry OF Providence, Mr.. Clarence
l.. Watson, one of the wealthiest manu-
featuring jewelers. of Attleboro; Mr..
Homer n. Daggett of Interstate fame,
and newspaper men.
Mr.. Read conducted the auction and
Mr.. Burdett made the first bid OF y25 600,
which Mr.. Price promptly hoisted to
$4,000. Then the bidding mounted
up by rapid stages TO $4,000, which Mr..
Burdett made, and then MIR. Price went
that thousand better. After an earnest
effort on tho part OF the auctioneer for 10
minutes TO get another lift he struck the
property off to Mr.. Price for S5l 900.
Mr.. Price then made . statement to
those present that he was trustee for
syndicate Of capitalists that pur-
chased the road with
view only To running il for the bene-
ft OF the people of the Attleboros.
He said that new cars would be
bought, power house built and
the line put in thorough running order
and equipped. The syndicate rep
resented no corporation or other
Marsden j. Perry of Providence, Henry f.
Barrows of North Attleboro, Clarence l..
Watson, Lyman b. Gon OF Pawtucket, Nj.
Is. Short of Attleboro, and Peter Nearney
OF Attleboro.
ness will be matter for much rejoicing
all along the line, for the road Is an i'm
mensely desirable one to the people of
tina: section.
The balance of the Interstate system,
the lines running from the respective
Attleboros into Pawtucket, is in the
courts, much tied up by litigation, and
the important transaction Of today has
no bearing on their interests.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
W0MAN'S WAY.
Maud Brewer Shot Gideon
W. Latimer, Jr.
One Of Three Shots it Is Thought
viii he Fatal.

LYNN, Dec, 13.-Gideon w. Latimer,
Jr., son OF q well-known expressman Of
this city was shot, probably fatally,
today by young lady named Maud
Brewer to whom he had in the
past paid some attention. Lately Lati-
mer had transferred his attentions to an
other young lady. This noon he went to
Miss Brewers house on Bond street, to
return some articles loaned him by her.
When he told his errand and announced
that he was shortly to be married to the
other woman, she drew a revolver and
with the remark: "If j can't have you,
no one else shall" she fired
three times at Latimer. One shot took
effect in his shoulder and the other two
entered the stomach. After the shooting
the young woman made her escape, and
the police OF the surrounding towns are
now on the lookout for her. Latimer was
taken to the hospital. 1t is thought thst
he cannot recover. Both parties are about
23 years old.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
THE hUSkING BEE.
IL is In the Window of Harson, the
Halter.

II anyone wants to go into the country
Tor rest and cantt get away lot him go
up on Westminster street and look in
Harson's east window for a while. II he
has any imagination at all he will forget
the trolley cars whizzing along behind
him and think he is getting the desired
rest
That hills and valleys. dales and fields
Woods or sleepy mountains yields"
and all because Mi s Ella Moore, OF
Belchertown. has Christmas win
dow display for the success
ful dealer in hats and caps and
furnishings. Last year Miss Moore trans
ierred the same window into a country
estate with the old homestead. This
time it is the "Husking Bee" and Miss
Moore has done her work so well that
Officer Clark has considerable difficulty
in keeping the sidewalk clear in front Of
Harson's.
The window has been carried back into
the store for 10 feet, making an area of 150
square feet, that looks tor the world like
. bit of the country. In the background
is the big, old-fashioned barn, with wide
open doors showing the stalks of un-
husked corn stacked to the caves.
The husking bee is going on inside and
there is the crowd OF country lads and
lasses having a good time. One of the
boys has found a red ear and there is a
little mock struggle with the prettiest girl
going on just inside the door as a result.
Outside their is a sloping bank, crossed
by a stream of real water, walks of real
stone covered with moss, little roadways,
q bridge over the stream and q cascade.
An ox-cart filled with the country
young folks is being driven up to the
barn and by way OF contrast a smart look
ing gig is going over the bridge with the
village school teacher and the fellow from
the city on the seat. For tue sake of
reality there are lot OF live fish SWIM
ming in the stream, dozen live birds in
the tree top and signs I" Go to Harson's
printed on the rocks. A cat is perched on
the ridge pole OF the barn, and pig Is rum
ming of with an ear OF corn, while down
by the bank of the brook the bad boy OF
the village in overalls and jumper sits
fishing in the shadow OF sign which
reads, "No fishin aloud heac." 1t is a
splendid display and something al
together new. The young woman
whose work it is gets her
ideas each year Of what she will offer to
the merchants for their windows, makes
sketches and then her father and mother
and the rest of the family put the things
together. She goes all over New England
and gets the very good income that she
deserves for carrying out her original ideas
In sucn a credidtable manne..
In Harson's other big display window
there is a fine showing of the stock in
trade, including all the latest things in
hats, general furnishings and umbrellas,
and the interior OF the store is decorated
with wreaths and festoons of Christmas
greens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
NEW REEEKAH LODGE.
Instituted In Mount Pleasant by Grand
Lodge OF Odd Fellows.

Last evening the grand officers OF Odd
Fellows instituted Airline Rehekah Lodge,
No. %, In Odd Fellows Hall, Academy
avenue, Mount Pleasant, and large rep
resentation of this branch oi
the order was present 10 wit
ness the ceremonies conducted
by Grand Master Farnham, assisted by
Deputy Grand Master G.. r. Mackinnon,
Grand Secretary w. r. 4. Mosley, Grand
Warden A. j. Cushing, Grand Represen-
tative Z. j. 1rumpler and Grand Marshal
III. q. Martin.
After the institution of the lodge the
six charter applicants present consented
to the initiation OF Is applicants for mem
bership by ballot, and the Rebekab de-
gree was finely exemplified by the degree
staff OF Rachel Rebekah Lodge. Special
features for the occasion were introduced,
which We're much appreciated.
The following officers were elected and
the ceremony Of installation was per-
formed by the grand officers:
Noble grand, Celia Kenyon; vice grand
Emily M. Neary; II. S., Ida j.
Clarke; f. s., Lillian Swan;
treasurer, Nellie Sherman. The ceremony
closed with a collation.. Airline Rebekah
Lodge will meet again in two weeks,
when the regular meeting night will be
decided upon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
CHARGES PREFERRED.
Patrolman Charles A. Bennett Conn
planned of 10 Mayor Olncy.

Patrolman Charles A. Bennett Conn
planned of TO Mayor Olncy.
Mayor Olney has received "a formal COM
pIaint against Patrolman Charles A. Ben
nett, charging him with craelty 10 pris-
oner on the night of Dec. ~. the details of
which were printed IN THE NEWS yester-
oay. The poiiceman, Il Is charged, without
provocation, struck MS prisoner a violent
blow with his cub causing blood 10 flow
freely. The complaint a inn le py Frede-
rick Hayes. Pardon Miller. henry 3.
Lewis, Henry .. Poster, Janss ". Hal
lett, lLomas Flanagan arc o.h3rl.
Tnis afternoon the Mayor presented the
charges preferred agrinst Palrolman BEN
nett to Chief Child, and thv chief rss
informed the Council police commistse
OF the slate % Gn4lgs. "A mevi.n oi the
police committee will be b-'d Monday
afternoon AZ 3 O'clock IN ioJ,n y, city kas !.
zen InU charges " III Le 4aV,.... .aisd.
Ii 8 said by those who know thai he
prisoner that Patrolman Bennett had an
nand is one OF the most fiendlss men in
town, with a record lor biting Aplicemen
and others with whom he come, in W.
lent contact. The man Is we'll known o
the police and when they are called
upon 10 handle him they are very - .
that they do not come ln Cons-.c. WIZ a. +
teeth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
TO KEEP TIE LAND.
President CieveIand's Proclamation
to Be Ignored by Railroad Co.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Dec. 13.--Ths journal,
Chamberlain, S. d., special says: The
Chicago, Milwaukee a. st. Paul Co.,
will attempt to hold the land granted to
it in the ceded lands In South
Dakota, in spite of President Cleveland's
proclamation declaring the ground
forfeited to the Government for non-ful-
fillment OF agreement by the company.
One hundred and eighty eight acres Of
the land is located in the city OF Cham
berIain. The company has made some
slight improvements on Its tract and will
base its contest on this Fact.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13

synopsis-The storm 10 in the lower ST. Lawrence
valley. accompanied by rain and snow In that re-
gion, snd rain in northern New England Fair
weather l. genera elsewhere all over the country,
although the SKIES continue cloudy ia nearly all
caste n dIstflcs
The rain area yesterday extended over the region
from the ohio valley east 10 the Atlantic coast and
so th TO Virginia. An area of high barometer COW
ers the southern halt Of the country. promising 20
control the weather for the next two days giving
fair skies and lower temperature. At present
there Is little indication OF any new storm. There
II no extremely cold weather in any section. In
New EnGlsnd the rauee IL above freezing Norih-
west signals are displayed along The cofst In an
ticiration OF gh nottlwe,t winds which are ow
bowlns n, sale velocity over the eastern lakes
and upper ST. Lawrence valley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
SALvkTIONlSTS' BIG TIME.
Brigadier Brewer is Coming TO Visit
the Providence Battalion.

The Salvation Army in this city IL
making preparations for four days
demonstration.
Brigadier Brewer, the New England
commander, IL leading through the di-
vision a baud composed OF 10 converted
musicians, mostly officers IN the army.
This is the Jubilee Band that has been
late y stirring Maine and New Hampshire,
and crowding me largest buildings.
They will be In Steinway Hall on Thurs
day, the 20,h, and in the Barracis In
Olneyvillo on FRIDAY, saturday and sun
day, In the No. Hall, 100 Westminster
street. There .will be noon day parades
ench day as well as each evening at 7:l5.
orhe admission to each OF the meetings
il by ticket, 10 cents. Wonderful times
are expected. The brigadier Will conduct
each meeting, assisted by SIAN CaptsinS ,.
Marshall, Adjutant II. Parker, Captains
j. Faulkner, NJ. Salmond, j. Price, j..
Edwards, T.. Danieison and from 20 To l0O
so diers.
The public rs cordially invited to these
gatherings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
ANGRY STOCKHOLDERS.

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 13.-The facts
brought out during the trial of Frederick
Marvin, cashier of the defunct Third
National Bank, in reference to the man
ner in which the Institution had
been run, have resolved the stockholders
TO take measures towards instituting civil
suits against the nine directors of the
bank to recover the value of their stock
and the assessments which were paid by
them to the receiver Of the defunot bank.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13

The clerks OF the Providence Public
Market he q a social In Oriental Hall last
evening. About seventy-fve couples
danced to the music OF the Alpine Or
chestra. The dance program contained
n numbers and was sufficient to keep the
party in the best of spirits
until after midnight. The committee
OF arrangements we're: A. r.. Monette, H.
Mace. Fraser, w. y. Gilmore and J.
Mamlstesd. Mr.. Monette had charge Of
the floor, and Mr.. Fraser was the assist
q. bsthsws. q. Taylor and J. Namlstead.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
Election of Officers.

At the ninth annual meeting of the
Rhode Island Musical Association yester-
day afternoon the following officers were
elected: President, n. B. Sprsgue; secre-
tsry, A. 5. Metcslf; treasurer, David Il.
Carter; council, n. Is. Sprsgue, III. &. Mac
dougsli, G. q. Hamilton, George n.
Lomss, A. $. Metcslf, Mrs. =. 3. Chaffln,
Amey Z. Rider, Charlotte Broonc, Marian
Ward Mosher, Alice Locke Pitman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
Negro Murderer Lynched.

FORT JONES, CAL, Dec. IA masked
mob last night took William Dean, an
Indian, who murdered William Barmore,
from the custody of Constable Dixon
and hanged him TO a derrick. Dixon
was on the way from Happy Camp to Eu-
reka with Dean, and had stopped for the
night ut the Fort Jones Hotel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
Grimm Won.

CHICAGO, Dec. l3.--The match of 100
birds for 500 a side between Dr. Carver
and Charles l.. Grimm, of Clear Lake,
Iowa, was won by the latter by score of
SO to 93
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
THOMAS F.,pEIRoE & son,
Repair Depa.tmcnt.

Until recently all opr repair work has been
done outside. Finding 1t more desirable, we
have established repair department and Sc
cured a corps o. the best workman, aud here
after all repairs ntrusted 90 our care will be
done IN the quickest and best manner under
our immediate supervision.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
PROBABLY ALL LOST.

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 13.--An Oregon
ian special from Tillamook, Ore, says:
News has reached here that sailing vessel
went TO pieces on the rocks at Nstsrp,
about a mile south OF Cape Mears
light house. portion Of the stern was
marked "Garcia, San Fr-ac.sco." The
boats came ashore, but we're crushed to
pieces.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
Regular " Gather Bulletin.

wAsHISoroS, Dec. 49, sa m.- Forecast for New
England for D. hours Maine, New Hampshire and
Nefmont-Local rain or snow today, fair tonight
aud Friday, coo'e 'er, high northwest winds Mas
tachuscits. Rhcde Island and Tom ecticu,-F Fair
Geo or, bah noT'hvcst Tiuds, diminishing In force
l'oit "a he storm 10 central iB the lower 81 Law
renee valley, with greatly increasing energy. The
weather Is generally fair, with conditions favor
able TO clearing In northwestern sections; lower
temperatures prevail In the interior districts,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
Texas Bank Closed.

DALLAS, Tex, Dec. IA special TO Tbe
News from Quanah, Tex, says the City
National Bank OF Quanah has posted
notices on it's doors, signed by the direct
ors, announcing a suspension, and that
the bank was in the hands OF the comp
troller of the currency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
A Few More Left.

Slightly sbopworn New No9 Wheeler & Will
son Sewing Machines very cheap. Call at this
offcs aud see them, or by sending a postal
card we will take pleasure In calling upon
you. 344 Westminster street. cor. SNOW
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
Ciocks and Music Boxes.

Fresh INVOICES of both. See the Msntcl
Clocks in Onyx. Porcelain, Marble, etc A
handsome Marble or Onyx Clock for $40 up
Elegant. large Music Boxes. six and eight airs,
Tor SS up. all Jacot's make. Call at Ockel's.
l59 Westminster street, before selecting your
gifts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13

constantly on hand and made to order In the
most thorough and elegant manner.
Wedding and party outfits.
NoYTls BROS,
l27 Westminster street (Butler Exelis.I;,).
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
No Funds. Bank Closed.

NEEDLES, Cal, Dec. black of funds
has caused the Needles National Bank to
close. The officials say ali depositors will
be paid in full.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
shirts.

For Business Wear.
For Dress Occasions.
Most thoroughly made and alwa Us in stock
for immediate use. MOVES BIOS,
IL Westminster street (Butier Excnange).
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13

Ask your druggist for NiCh hols' English
Violet, 5Oc.an o. An elegant piece of music
with each or. Can be had at Shepard's, West
Minister street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13
B.H. GLADDING & co.
Grand Holiday Display!

Never before have been well prepared for large
HOLIDAY TRADE this Every de-
partmen presents great variety of Goods suitable for
Holiday Gifts at MODERATE PRICES
We offering GREAT INDUCEMENTS to our
patrons make their selections before the grand final
rush.
We have secured for the Holidays choice selection of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-13

Too light To hurt the weakest spine,
Is the Wheeler & Wilson No. ..
3H Westminster street, cor. Snow.