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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
DEGREES In Two Cases.

City Solicitor Colweli today asked that
he be given until Jan. 8 10 fle brief in
he case Of Brown University vs. ID. L. ID.
Granger. The rief was originally ordered
fled on or before Dec. !, but Mr.. Col
we'll said today the decree required con-
siderabls research. Attorney Theodore
Il. Green, counsel for the plsin,ir, did
not oppose the extension OF time and q
decree was entered providing that tao
defendants brief be filsd by Jan. s.
A decree was entered In accordance
si,h the decision Of the court on the
Thomas Davis will and providing for the
payment of 5000 to the three grand
neices OF the deceased.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
FINANCIAL NEWS

Although 10 was the general opinion this
morning that the prevailing rumors Of wars
would cause another break In stock values, the
result az the day passed was considerable OF
disappointment. The opening seemed TO have
downward tendency, but "a sharp rally soon
set in and during the remainder of the morn
ing the stocks showed good strength.
IL was expected last night that London
would be- a big seller this morning but In this
the prognosticators were again at fault. and
the dispatch that was received by Sullivan.
Riley e. Co. this morning showed that there
need be no cause for alarm from the foreign
ers at least for the present. This dispatch
read: THE London market for American Sc
curities is comparatively buoyant. No
panicky feeling exists here. There is good
buying of everything on the list, and under
the leadership Of Louisville, st. Paul and
Atchison advances extend to I l-8 per cent
We're IL not for the fact that Saturday is an
off day prices would be much higher" Ths
foreign houses in NewYork have liberal buying
orders on all active issues and the general opin
ion among conservative traders seems TO be
that there was no cause for the alarm that
was shown in yesterdays break.
There is no question but that there Is GER
tain element that would like nothing better
than TO believe that war was an immediate
probability. Their efforts. however. will
have but little effect. and it is now believed
that the resolution in regard to Cuba will
never go any further than the mere recon-
mendation. in which case higher prices must
rule.
The bank statement for the week is as fol-
lows:
Snrnlna f,ner
increase, $3,bl2 500; specie increase, $6O3, 500
legal tenders, increase, SSH, 100: deposits,
increase, s6,9S4 800; circulation, decrease,
$4,000. Surplus reserve, s33,2'5,725; surplus
reserve, last year, sl7, ,0S5. 500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
Want Stay of Execution Vacated.

A good deal OF time was taken up 10
the Appellate Court this mornig in hear
ing the motion to have the stay OF execu-
tion In the case OF Andrew J.San born VS..
Asa Capron. The amount involved was
$3.50 and the action was brought on book
account. A jury gave the plaintiff ver-
diet and q stay of execution was Oh
tsined. General Wilson today argued
that the defendant han not compiled with
tee provisions of the General Laws in re-
gard to petitions for new trial, anG 4.
i. West, counsel for the defendant,
claimed he had discovered new testimony
that was important. Judge Tiiing hast
took the pspsrs in the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
BARNES PLEA.
Declares He is Not Guilty
of Killing Dean.
Was Arraigned Before Judge
KeyeS In Concord.
Hearing Was Postponed on Request
of Prosecution.

CONCORD. Mass, Dec. 19.-Lorenzo
Barnes. who was placed under arrest at
Stow yesterday ION suspicion of having
murdered John Dean, the Maynard farm
or. who was found lying on the floor of
his kitcher with his head hacked to
pieces late Thursday afternoon, was given
q hearing before Judge Keys in the local
court, this morning. lie pleaded not
guilty to the chsrg of murder and on re-
quest of the prosecution, who desired
more time Ito secure evidence. the case
was continued 10 days and Barnes was
held without bail.for further hearing as
this is the first case OF its kind to come
up in this vicinity in many years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY.
Mary Bromsley Accused OF Robbing a
Man in a Saloon.

Danford s. Willis, mason, who lives at 1l9
Aldrich street. called at the Central police
stration today and reported that he had been
robbed of s45 by Mary Bromsley in Thomas
Kelly's saloon, corner of Pine and Peck
streets, last evening. The Woman -was-ar-
rested at what is known as the boat house"
on South Water street by Sergeant Tyler and
patrolman Z. j. Mcdonald. and in her poses
sion was found s25, she having spent $50. In
the Sixth District Court this mornsing she
pleaded guilty.to taking from the person of
Mr.. Willis s20 and was held for the action Of
the grand Jury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
French Press Comments.

PARIS, Dec. ia dispatch from
Madrid quotes the Spanish premier,
Seuor Canovss del Castillo, as saying that
Cap'aIn-General weyler intends to au-
tborize the gathering OF the Cuban
sugar crop. The Figaro says in view OF
the attitude of Spain, who is firmly re-
solved not to draw her sword against the
United States ex,ep, in case of positive
insult. that Cleveland and Mckinley will
refuse to sanction resolution calculated
to make war inevitable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
Arrested by the City
Police Today.
Appear to Be Equipped for
Committing Forgery.
Had Bank Checks and Letters With
Signatures OF Cashiers.

Two men were arrested at the Revere
Hotel on DUfrance street this forenoon
by detective Parker and Merrill aud taken
to the city hall. 1t was found that they
were evidently forgers, ana sneak thieves,
for among their effects were found let
ters from several banks tbroug hout the
coaniry, In answer to q letter asking
for the wberea bouts OF Robert A. Ford.
Among the letters was one from Cyrus Il.
Lapham of the First National Bank OF
this city but there was nothing left on
and tho heading of the bank at the top
of the sheet. The rest of the
writing was taken OF by some
sort Of chemical which was also
found among their effects. They were
a'so found blank checks on banks In
Boston, Wheeling, Albany, Louisville,
Holyoke, Cincinnati, Hartford and Mil
wsukee. The fellows also had a sort of
rubber stamp, such as is used in banks,
and perforsting stamp. On the cigar
cite and match boxes, and small memo
rsndum books were found the names of
many prominent persons in this city, sll
of whom5to business with local banks.
1t 10 supposed that these men were wait
ing to get the signatures Of the persons
before attempting to victimize tine banks.
Among the names were Royal c. Taft,
q. W. Chaplin, Calif Brothers, Bates
Brothers, ]. Wescott, Annie.A. Trip,
&. L. Baker, Mrs. N. W. Dsnnum, and
T.. Z. PECK.
The men also had lot of skeleton
almost any lock. Among the articles
found was the picture Of q very pretty
girl about 10 years old. The picture was
taken at westfield, Mass. One of the
two men must have been an opium user.
for q perfect outfit was found in his
sstchel.
The smaller one OF the two had In his
possession q cap with the word "purser"
on the front, and Detective Parker is OF
the opinion that this has been used to
"work" the steamers.
There was also found O tin box about
the size of brick. which isa mystery.
1t was care fully wrapped up end the cover
Mr.. Parker this afternoon. At first IL was
thought that the box might be passed
OF az gold brick, but 1t 10 too light for
such purpose.
Ii Is also thought that these mon may
know something about the safe blowing
in BassetI's jewelry shop this morning.
Both men are we'll dressed, and have
plenty of fine clothing with them.
II no charge can be found against them
In this city, Mr.. Parker will notify other
cities herea bouts, and they will proba bly,
b. chilled for, ,and most likly from Boston
tor in one OF their satchels was found six
silver spoons from the Park Square Hotel
Boston.
One Of the men gave his name as N. j.
Rosseter of 1926 Brosway, dew YORK, but
his name is Robert A. For, and the other
sivs tina. his name is Louis Lester. and
lives at 226 West 25th street, New York,
but Mr. Psrketc thinks that he is none
other than "Nat Wallace the famous
western forger, So far ~ know the men
have not succeeded in getting any
money from any one In the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
TALKED ABOUT.

Seaman Samuel Norton Of tho schooner
Mail has been reported missing since wcdnes-
day evening He left the vessel with sll in
his possession, and remarked that lie was CO.
ing up town to have some fun. That was the
last seen OF heard OF him. He belongs in
fremont, Me.
THE Altar Dramatic Club, under the direc-
tion OF Miss Efie Ncrthrup, gave an interest
ing entertainment in the clubs headquarters
on Elmwood avenue last evening. The pro-
gram included musical miscellaneous selec.
tions. Dancing was also enjoyed.
Mr. George whitaker read paper at the
Friday nighs Art Club entertainment and
Harry Ballard sang several songs. Mr..
whitaker's paper made n subject Of consider.
able conversation. which WINS considered i'm
structiyc. Refreshments made several
moments pleasant.
Thomas Foy visited the Fourth police sta
tion about 10 30 o'clock last evening under the
influence o. liquor and told "A tale of woe.
he said he had tecn robbed on the highway
and left destitute Of his wealth The rob
berg happened on Harris avenue and he lost n
gold ria,1- -aaa ~ cents iFs fseaeyr- The poit-u
win investigate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
Highest Leavenng IT, s. Govt Report.
RH:a!l! g! RsxasgE RsklRg
ABSOLUTELY PURE
FOR $4,000 DAMAGES.
Theresa Agerlin0 Sues the ConsOl.
idated Railroad.
Claims She Was Thrown From a Passen
ger Car and Injured.

A witt OF summons was served ON the
New York, New Haven Hartford railroad
In this city today for s2o, 600 damages.
The papers wero served by Deputy Sheriff
Hartman and they are returnable to the
court in this city. January l6, 1897. Suit
was brought by Attorney A. B. Grants OF
Westerly in behalf OF theresa Agerlino,
of Westerly, a young woman who II is al
legged was thrown from passenger car
owned by the defendent corporation,
and severely injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
Will Go 10 Jury on Monday.

The concluding arguments in the case OF
John L. Miller vs.. Annic NJ. Miller, exccutrix,
ct al, were made in Judge Rogers court to-
day. The argument for the appellants was
made by AUGUSTUS S. Miller aud Judge Cooke
argued in support of the executriX. Judge
Rogers will on Monday morning charge the
Jury, and thfn the latter body will say
whether the late John Miller was unduly in
fluenced or not in the making of the instru-
ment offered as his last will and testament.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
THE COTTON AND GRAIN MARKET.

Neither the cotton nor the grain market
showed any great strength today, although
tho weakness was not pronounced at any time.
According to the Beerbohm cables, there
was very little inquiry at the London opening
for whca: or corn on passage, and in Liver
pool, while wheat opened steady, corn was
quiet and "A lower.
Bradstrset's statement of shipments, which
was made today shows that the shipments for
the week have amounted TO 3,524,S26 bushels,
as compared with 4,y22. ia bushels last week
and 2,056 943 bushels shipped at the same time
last year.
In New York cotton futures opened easy.
Sales, $500 bales January, 6.s3 February, 693:
March. 100; April, 7O5; May, 7.l9; June, 7l2
August, 7.22; December, 6.s2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
Will Probably Recover.

CHICAGO. Dec. I9.-United States Sem
ator Francis +. Warren Of Wyoming, who
has been at the Auditorium annex for
several weeks suffering from appendicitis,
underwent an operation last evsning.
Senator Warren was very weak after the
operation, bnt the physicians who st-
tended him said be would probably re-
cover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
The City's Health.

The numbcr OF deaths for the week were ~.
two ~ which were from dirhthcria. he pur.
her ~ contagious sdisascs reported 10 super.
micn iont Of Health Chaplin duri g The week
were -. - ~ vhici were diphihcfia. ) ~
scarlct fcrcr. OF whovping cough and one tf
meaSlss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
students Fined For Grave RobbInr

Norwich. VT, Dec. 19.-The supreme
court of Windsor county yesterday heard
charges of body snatching which had
been pending against John p. Clifford
and John Macdonald, students in the
Dartmouth medical college. Both
pleaded guilty to the charge and were
fined by Judge Munson. Clifford was or
dered to pay n fine OF $1,000, and his COM
ranIon was fined $500. Clifford paid his
fine and was released. MacDonald's
friends and relatives will pay his fine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
,rLEGRAPHIC gREvITIEs.

An economic club organized at Everett.
Mass.
The prohibition law in Kansas ia a
farce.
Queen Victoria has gone TO Osborne
House.
The uprising OF Indians in Peru Is
serious matter.
\ newspaper editor was assassinated
at Ashland. Ala.
Secretary Carllsle's report may not ap-
peaS until Tuesday.
japanese civil engineers are studying
American railroads.
The jury In the Nichols will case.
Salem. Mass. disagreed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19

A genuine ghos,-story has yet to b. at
tested; but not 30 a genuine bIood-pur.
ifisf. Ogcr and over sgain IL has been
proved that Ayers Sarsipsriila stands
alone among medicines AZ tho most reli.
able tonic-slterative In phsFmscy. II
sfgod alone at the NOfla's Far.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
Observation-Disclosures

j. n scicn-e. Like other sciences, 10 has
made rapid strides during the past few years
We syndicate investments intrustcd 60 us,
and y our knowledge make your money earn
money. During the past Eve years we hive
paid weekly dividends averaging over eight
pcr cent. pcr week. Checks msilcd every
saturday inyestmcnis accepted ut slD and
upward. Highest bank AMI commercial refer
cnccs Investigate our methods Pamphlet
nailed froe.
SAM. KELLER a co.
ianscrS and Brokers
a Broadway, New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
Many Guests Attended.

Laconia, n. H.. Dec. ia social event
I'm state official circles was the reception
rendered the townspeople and friends by
Governor Charles Busiel. his last recep-
tion before retiring from office. This
brilliant affair occurred al the governors
residence. and the chief executive and
his wife were assisted In receiving by
General and Mrs. a. ID. Ayling Of Con-
cord and General and Mrs. w. +.
knight. Many guests attended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
Judgment bY Default.

George w. Eivsey was given Judgment
in the common pleas division of the
Supreme Court today for s47o and costs
against Charles W. aWison. The latter
did not appear in court and the case was
one brought TO recover the value OF three
horses alleged to have been taken by the
defendant. ii. Ii. Curtis was Livsey's
attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
A LUCKY ESCAPE.
Flagman Struck by Train and
Thrown Fifty Feet.
No Bones Broken and the Man Was
Not Dangerously Hurt

Charles IL. Wilcox, the fiagman at the rail
road station at Westerly, was struck by a
freight engine while standing on the crossing
near the station early this morning and
thrown a distance-of 80 feet. When those who
ran to the spot where the 1agman lay had
locked the man over they were surprised to
find that no bones had been broken, and IL is
believed that no internal injuries resulted
from the accident.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
Liens Declared.

Belcher d Loomis we're by decree OF
the Appellate Court today adjudged to
have lien on the proprty OF Ferdinand
A. Lincoln and wife, for sii1.9 and A.
l.. Crooker & Co., lien on the property
of Ellenora NJ. Lincoln for sll5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
Crushed by ~ Failing Tree.

Winthrop. Me-, Dec 19-Everett w.
Macomber. a prosperous farmer and ex-
tenslve poultry raiser, is i'm a critical
condition by being crushed under fall
ing tree.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
WILL VETO.
(Cen,inusu from Page i.)

favor the resolutions. II they will not
then think such proper aud decisive ac-
tion should be taken ny our government
as will stop disorder and murder and de-
struction OF property in Cuba.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
OFFERED BY
Providence Banking Company

80 w BOSfGb
5000 Providonce, Fall River and Newport
Steamboat Co. LIST Mtge. per cent. Gold
Bonds.
1900 United Traction a. Electric Co. lst Mtg.
5per cent. gold bonds, due 1893.
2h shares Prov. Washington Ins Go.
100 shares National Bank of North America
80 share, Atlantic National Bank.
% shares Commercial National Bank.
25 shares Rode Island National Bank.
100 sbares blaeksto-e q Canal National Bank
25 shares Natl Hope Bank, Warren.
IL shores Natl Warren Bank, warren.
100 shares Globe National fank.
shares First Natl Bank OF Warren, H L
lo0 shares MathiesOn Alkali Works.
10 shares American Screw Co.
~ shares Providence Telephone Co.
100 shares United Traction and Electric Co.
10 shares Narrugansett Electric Lighting Co
10 shares American Wringer Go. Common.
~ shares II. ]. Perkins H. :. Go. Preferred
80 shares r. l. PerlSin. al. = Co. Common.
$50 shares Providence Gas Go.
10 shares Roger Williams Natl Bank.
n25-i2m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19

Cattle, 500.
Sheep. 1000.
Heavy shipping hogs, 3.0oa3. 37la.
Msy. wheat puts, 20; calls, S0cs.
Corn, May puts, ....; calls, .....
May. Curb Wheat. .....
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-19

wsaiSGroS. Dec. i9-Ncw Englanl-Fair
SUNDAY. preceded by JDcal snow in northeast
PORTION tonight; colder Sunday morning
Dsiss northwCs' vi d.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-29
CALHOUN ON A WAR WITH ENG
- ~.e LAND

Fifty years ago, March Is, 1916, Mr.
Calhoun, in a memorable speech on the
Oregon question, used these words, as
true and timely now as they were then:
But l oppose war, not simply on the
patriotic ground of a citizen looking to
the freedom and prosperity of his own
country, but on still broader grounds, as
a friend of Improvement, civilization and
progress. Viewed in reference to them,
at no period has it ever been SO desirable
to preserve the general peace which now
blesses the world. Never in It's history
has period occurred so remarkable as
that which has elapsed since the termi-
nation of the great war In Europe with
the battle of Waterloo, for the great ad-
vances made in all these particulars.
Chemical and mechanical discoveries and
Inventions have multiplied beyond all
former example, adding, with their adj
vance, to the comforts of life in degree
far greater and more universal than all
that was ever known before. Civilization
has, during the same period, spread its
influence far and wide, and the general
progress in knowledge, and its diffusion
through all ranks of society, has out
stripped all that has ever gone before it,
The two great agents OF the physical
world have become subject to the will of
man, and have been made SubServient
to his wants and enjoyments. allude to
steam and electricity, under whatever
name the latter may be called. The for
mer has overcome distance both on land
and water to an extent which former
generations had not the least conception
was possible. It has, in effect, reduced
the Atlantic to half its former width,
while, at the same time, it has added
threefold to the rapidity of intercourse
by land. Within the same period cleo
tricity, the greatest and most diffuse of
all known physical agents, has been
made the instrument for the transmits
sion of thought, will not say with the
.raptdity of lightning, but by lightning
itself. Magic wires are stretching them
selves in all directions over the earth,
and when their mystic meshes shall have
been united and perfected, our globe it.
self will become endowed with sensitive
ness so that whatever touches on any
one point will be instantly felt on every
other. All these improvements, all this
increasing civilization, all the progress
now making, would be in great meas
ure arrested by war between US and
Great Britain. AS great as 1t is, 1t is but
the commencement, the dawn of a new
civilization, more refined, more elevated,
more intellectual, more moral, than the
present and all preceding 1t. Shall it be
we who shall incur the high responsible
ity of retardng it's advance?"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-29
DOES NOT APPROVE TT.

Our Spanish-American friends do not
approve of our Monroe doctrine as enun-
ciated by Mr.. Cleveland. The Mexican
Herald thinks that the doctrine, mar
rowly interpreted to mean that all the
countries of the new world shall be under
the tutelage of the United States, which,
on it's part, shall not be asked to define
its attitude as respects annexation, will
continue to be viewed with suspicion by
the more thoughtful publicists of Latin
America" If there is to be Nicaragua
canal the Mexican Herald would prefer
to have it under the joint protection of
all the nations of the new world. The
Monroe doctrine as it stands has Sin
lister significance against Latin Ameri-
cans" in the claim of the United States
to sole protection, as it had 'in the case
of the International crime committed
against us half century ago"-the seiz-
ure of New Mexico and Upper California.
The same, or stronger, views are held
by Chill the acknowledged leader of the
South American republics, and the pow
er that aspires to the mastery of the
whole southern continent. 1.-THE Spanish
Americans" says one of the CHILEAN pa
pers, "have nothing in common with the
people of the United States We are a
thousand times more distant from them
than from any European power. Spain
gave us its race, its language and its
culture. France nourished us intellect
ually by it's literature and art for more
than century. From England we have
commerce, industry, railways and steam
boats. Germany has sent schoolmasters,
officers, its most active commerce and its
most useful emigration. 1t would be
dangerous to all American countries to
allow the United States to become abso-
lutte arbiter with the right to examine
questions and to give decisions which
nobody wants"