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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-29
SALE RESTRAINED.
Creditors of Charles II. Hoadley Interfere
With His Assignee.

number of the creditors of Charles
III. -Hoadley, an Atwell's avenue grocer
who some time ago made an assignment
to Daniel II. Campbell, does not appear
to have satisfied a number OF his credi-
tors, for they today filed petition for an
injunction and also requesting that Mr.
Hoadley be adjudged insolvent. The
immed late reason for asking for an in
junction is that the assignee, Campbell,
has advertised the stock and fixtures In
the store for sale on July 80.
Judge Iiliinghast granted an injunc-
tion restraining the sale yet down for
tomorrow, and also directed the assignee
to refrain from selling any of the
property in his charge. There will be a
hearing on the insolvency petition ON
August IL.
The names of-the creditors who asked
for the injunction and who signed the
insolvency petition are: Brownell a.
Field Co., Gustavus =. Swift OF Chicago,
Edwin q. Swift of Boston, Nelson Morris
a Co., Daniels q Cornell, Barwen &
Keep, Brayton Il Baker, Lincoln Provis-
ion Company and George NJ. Griffin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-29
COLLAR BONE BROKEN.
Mrs. Gardiner the Victim Of a Bicycle
Accident.


Accident.
Mrs. George X. Gardiner OF 15l Pearl
street was knocked down at the corner
OF Broad and Lockwood streets at $40
this .m6rning oy Harry A. Mcdonald,
who lives on Station street, Auburn.
Mr.. Mcdonald, who is employed by the
Wheeler IL Wilson Sewing Machine Com
pany, was riding bicycle, and, as far
as can be learned, was not riding faster
than six miles an hour. When at the
corner of Broad and Lockwood streets
Mrs. Gardiner started to cross the street,
and at the same time cars were coming
In. both directions. MIR. Mcdonald saw
the..woman, rang his bell and told her TO
stand still. This she did for moment,
and then started on the run, only to be
machine. She was struck in such a way
that she was turned completely around
aud fell upon the bicycle, striking her
right shoulder on the fork of the ma
chine. Mr.. Mcdonald threw his machine
on to the sidewalk, and being a muscular
man picked Mrs. Gardner up in his arms.
He saw that she was unconscious and took
her into A. y. Austin's drug store. He
then called upon DR.. Kingman, who
found that the woman's right.colar bone
was broken. She was taken by the doc
tor in his carriage to her home. MIR.
Mcdonald left word with the doctor to
give ner the best Of care, and If her cir
cumstances at home were such tnat a
the bill to him. All who saw the acci-
dent say that IL was partly accidental,
and all commend Mr. Mcdonald for his
acfi0n-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-29
She Got Her Watch Again.

There was quite little trouble over the
theft of n watch in the North End yes
terday. Two boys were arrested on the
complaint OF woman who lost the ar
ticle last Friday, and then the woman,
after the lads that were arrested had ac-
cused a score or more of different boys OF
purchasing the watch for nine cents.
Withdrew the complaint. Consta BILE
Samuel Goldsmith, owing to his knowi-
edge of the Hebrew language, was asked
by the loser of the watch to investigate
the case. Goldsmith got a hot reception
at one of the houses he went into, but
before he left he induced the woman to
leave the watch where he could get 1t,
and che did so, and today the constable
returned the watch TO its owner, who Will
be more careful of il in the future
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-29
TRAFFIC STOPPED.
Great Damage Done Railroads by
Recent Storm.
In Some Cases IL VIII Taikc Month
TO Establish Communication.

WHEELISo,W Va, July 29.-The Ohio
River and Panhandle railroads are the
only ones In this vicinity which are run
ming trains on anything like schedule
time, other roads ranging from a COM
plete shutdown to eight hours behind
the'schedule, on account of the storm.
The Baltimore * Ohio main line aud
Pittsburg division were six hours behind
time yesterday. The Cleveland, Lorrain
* Wheeling was completely closed out
by the caving In OF a long tunnel at Fair
point and the washing away of several
sections OF track. 1t may take week to
reopen communication. The Wheeling a.
Lake Erie had trains stopped at several
points. The Pittsburg, Ohio Valley q
Cincinnati has been abandoned indefi.
nitely, and month will De required to
open 1t. The Cleveland a. Pittsburg
road was badly damaged last night above
Martins Ferry, but was opened today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-29
In I(A..
$50 0 CLOCK.
NOT The man
Marley'S Tale to
the Police.
Says He Did Not Kill
BiCyCliSt Strange.
Gave Himself Up When Told
He Was Suspected.
The Police Had Been Looking for
Him But Did Not Find Him.
Gave Himself Up When Told
He Was Suspected.
The Police Had Been Looking for
Him But Did Not Find Him.
He Is Farm Hand, an6 Will Be Given a
Hearing Later In The Present Week.

TAUNTON, Mass, July 29.-.The Taun-
ceived a sensational surprise this morn
ing, when Richard Marley, a farm hand,
employed at Barrowsville, q small town
about II miles. from here, came TO the
police station and declared that since he
had heard that the police were looking
for him, as the alleged murderer of
bicyclist Fred S. Strange, VINO was killed
on June %, he had made up his mind to
surrender to the police and avoid trouble.
lie was locked up, but the police will
make a thorough investigation before
charging him with the murder, al
though he has been under suspicion.
Fred 5. Strange, the murdered man,
was shot while riding bicycle on the
night of June %, by man who also rode
a wheel and who demanded money.
When Strange refused to give the high
wayman what he asked for and at
tempted To escape from him, he was shot
and died three days later from The effects.
At about this time reports from other
persons who had been held up under
similar circumstances by a "dsrk-red
man of coarse complaxion," led the
police to LOOK for sucn a one in the
Strange case. Marley's description does
not at all correspond with that of the
supposed murderer, yet from facts learned
in the course Of their search, the police
were, at one time. on the point of arrest
ing Marley, but he could not be founu.
The prisoner says he heard few days
ago that his name had been mentioned
in connection with the case. and as sovn
as he heard it, ne resolved 10 give him.
self up. He told the police he had been
working on farm in Barrowsville all
the time, and added that he knew moth
ing of the murder. Moreover, he said
he did not ride a bicycle. Marley will
be given bearing the last day of the
week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-29
Depression of Prices Goes
Merrily On.
Sugar Stock Yielded at Last
and Struck Par.
A Rush to Invest In the Russian
LOan---Local Market.

The Bears are still at the bat and have
had things all their own way since the
stock market opened.
Ihe attitude of London operators con-
tinues to exert decided influence upon
the New York speculation and the initial
prices this morning accordingly were
slightly below yesterdays final figures.
The offerings by the foreign houses were
not extensive, but embraced most OF the
international favorites.
A material reaction in prices, ostensibly
due to rcsfizatieHs1 occurred after the
first hour. in which leather preferred and
Sugar declined TO 45l. and 100 respec-
lively. The railway shares present no
new features, general attention being
turned to the wholesale rate cutting that
is now being INDUCED in.
THE RUSSIAN LOAN.
The Russian loan OF /, coo, 600. 900 francs
(S200, 600, 000) issued by the Rothschilds,
has been covered rs times over.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-29

the Providence Stock Exchange this
morning tor the first time, but there
were no bids and no quotations given on
II.
Three shares of the Merchants National
Bank stock sold at 63i2, the regular bid
price. Only one change is recorded from
yesterdays quotations, the price asked
for Traders National Bank stock fell of
from 47i2 TO 46s,.
LOCAL MONEY MARKET.
The offerings of paper are quite free
with the money market firm and no
change from yesterdays rate of per
cent. on cali loans between banks, o per
cent. on time and per cent. on the
cotton loans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-29
New Steamer for Providence Line.

II is reported that the Consolidated rail-
road, which controls the Providence a
Stonington sicapb boat Company, has
purchased at very adventa .eoUs rates n
twin screw steel steamer which had been
contracted for in New York. but which
the psrtiea TO the contract failed TO take.
The length OF the boat is given as 400
feet. II IL seid she Is to come of the
ways with boilers and engines oil set
and ready ior her maiden trip about Sept.
I, and that she will take the place of the
Rhoie Island for the remainder OF the
season. She H. said to have been huilt
for outside service. and will run ON the
Providence route all wiuter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-29
A SALOON KEEPERS SUICIDE.
Francis Connolly Takes His Own Life at
Home OF Broiher-in-Law.

Francis Connolly, 52 years old, who
came here from Fall River about three
months ago, and purchased liquor
saloon from NJ. III. Stratton at 3i3 Eddy
street. committed suicide yesterday after
noon ut the home of his brot her law.
Patrick Murray, 80 Cargili street. Con-
nelly went TO his room after eating his
dinner yesterday and was found by Mr..
Murray, who went to call him at 8
O'Clock. When MIR. Murray opened the
door he saw the BODY OF Connolly on the
floor, bullet wound in the right tenn
pie, and 22-calibre revolver In the grasp
Perkins was notified and ordered the
body removed TO the undertaking rooms
OF Thomas McMurrough. No cause is
given for the act.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-29
Theatrical Difficulties.

John L. Thorp. propr esor OF the Payil-
ion Theater on the Oldheiu lot on Smith
street, = near Common street, had the thea
ter tent, the costumes of his travelling
troup Of artistes and last nights box
Office receIps attached by his leading
lady, Alice Mckay, last evening.
Miss Mckay claims Mr.. 1horp
owes her 81 for back salary. The tneater
company began brief season OF drama
for the education Of the people OF Smiths
Hill last Monday night, but not with
very Iaborate success, as up To noon
TODAY the attachment had not been
raised. Ii. Z. Curtis is Miss McKay's
attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-29
PROVIDENCE STOCK EXCHANGE
a New stock Listed Today--One Sale
and Thirty -Four Bids.

The common and preferred stock OF
the SioSlcr Safe Company was listed on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-29
TALKED ABOUT.

The annual reunion of the Ninth Regi-
mept, II. /. Veteran Association, Is being
held at Rocky Point today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-29

is IN OLD and wFLL-TRTED REMEDY, and for
over FIFTY YEARS has been used By millions Of
mothsrs for heir CHILDREN while CUTTING
TEETH with perfect success usoo,hes the child
soiens the gums. reduce, innan nation. AIlays oil
pain, cures wind collie very pleasant 70 the taste
and ~ the best remedy ford srrh9a sold by drug.
sists In ever part Of the world PRICE TNRN.
IN. Five CENTS BOTTLE he sue and ash
Tor MRS NtNsLOW's SOOTHING SYRUP and
tase no other kind. hers will hrd "a fhe best
hst'stns " ass sariss ths tssthlrg ssIisA
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02

just as the convention opened a
hurried call was sent out for an imme-
diate meeting of the committee on res-
olutions, and IL trauspired that this ac.
tion was taken on the demand OF sew
eral of the members who were of the
opinion that the financial plank
adopted by the committee Wednesday
evening might be improved.
BY ina jority vote the committee on
resolutions decided TO allow tho money
plank to stand as framed last night.
The "straddlers' announced that they
would submit minority report.
The silver advocates finally decided
to make no contest on the money
plank.
Nominations for secretary of state
were called for Speeches were barred
Five candidates were named-John A.
Reeves. of Decatur; George C. Rankin
OF Monmouth; James A. Rose, of Col
conda; Isaac N. Pearson, of Macomb
and Homer J. Tice, of Greenview
Rose was nominated on the third bal
lot.
]. j. Kinnie, of Rockford; James r.
Mccullough, of Champaign; Thomas
d. Needles, of Nashville, and N. II
Thistlewood were named for stat'
auditor. Mccullough was nominated
on the second ballot.
Nominations for state treasurer wer'
reached at 9:oj, and the claims o
Henry L. Hertz, of Chicago; DR.. Georgt
A. Cellars, of Peoria; Charles Fetzer
of Springfield, and Mayor Albert f
Schoch of ottawa were presented
Hertz was nominated ON the first bal
| lot.
The following delegates to the ma
tional convention have been decided
upon: Ex-Gov. Joseph w. Fifcr, VIII
liam Penn Nixon, editor of the Chicag
Inter-Ocean; Robert W. Patterson, o
the Chicago Tribune, and Senate
David T. Littler, of this city.
Alternates--C. M. Pepper and j. W
Ellsworth, Chicago; George W. Perkins
Polo, and p. I. Chapman, of Vienna.
Electors at Large-Judge Horac
Clark, Mattoon, and Rabbi Emil 9
Hirsch, of Chicago.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02
ONE HUNDRED LIVES
ImperIlisd by a Mine Explosion In YORK
abire England.

Imperillsd by q Mine Explosion In YORK
shire, England.
LONDON, April 30 An explosion oc-
Cured in the Miclselfield colliery, In
Yorkshire, cutting off the escape OF
100 men who are ensombed in the mine.
Searching parties are cndcavoring to
ard and rescue them. The explosion
is ascribed to the use of naked lights.
Twenty five men have been rescued
from the Miclslefeld pit, all OF them
terribly burned. 1t is feared that the
others have perished, but the search
ers are still at work in the hope OF saw
ing more lives.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02
The s,rIko is Not General.

PHILADELPHIA, April 30. The strike
of the notormen and conductors OF the
Union Traction Co, which was ordered
Wednesday night by the central board
~ the Amalgamated Association OF
street Railway Employees, nominally
,vsnt into eff act at a. IN. The effort
- tie up the system failed, and 1t is
NJ. - believed that the strike will So
riously affect the company.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02
TAYLOR HANGED,
Eurder of the Mesks Family
Partially Avenged.
bBRACEO THE CATHOLIC FAITH,
led Protesting His Innocence, and
essing Confidence that II. was
Going Straight to Heaven
Taylor's Last Statement.

BOLTON, Mo, April 50.-William
tler, convicted with his brother
! for the murder of the Meeks
near Browning, Mo-, on the
bf May 10. 1894, suffered the ex-
penalty of the law at 1885 a. IN.
en minutes after the drop fell
BE that sacrificed four human
] in its lust for gain was extinct,
i died like a martyr No man
boled less the murderer than did
he stood there on the seaffold
death itself, swayine backward
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02

CRIPPLE CREEK. Col April so.-There
is great distress here this morning.
owing to the fire sweeping away
everything. Thousands are breakfast
less. A train loaded with provisions
has started for the camp, but this re-
lisf Is far FROM adequate,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02

MACON, Mo-, April 3o.-Mrs' Bette
F;nnel. aged rs, of Marceline, and re-
ter Dowell, aged SO, were married oy
probate Judge Roberts here Wednes-
dav Fifteen of 20 children and grand
children of the couple witnessed 1he
csremonv Mr.. Dowell is wealthy
farmer, living near New Cambria
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02
FATAL ACCIDENT
To the Baltimore q Ohio "Cannon Bail''
Express Mt vanco's station, Pa.

Express at Yanco's Station, Ia.
WASHINGTON, Pa, April 30. The
Baltimore & Ohio cannon BALI ex-
press, due at this place at 5:35 a. M,
wss wrecked at vance's station,
three miles east. Fireman Flaherty,
OF Grafton, W. Va, 30 years of
age, was killed. Engineer William
McBurnie, of Glenwood, was badly
bruised about the head and shoulders.
Baggagemaster Nceley was slightly
injured. The accident was caused by
the breaking of the front axle under
the engine while running at full speed.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02
relief for cripp 10 Creek sufrsrers.

DENVER, COL, April 3o.-The cham
Ter of commerce has called. a public
meeting to devise means for the relief
of the suffering at Cripple Creek. The
Evening Post heads the list of sub.
scriptions with q donation Of $1,000. 1t
is believed the con tri buttons to the re.
lief fund will be very large.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02
Tn. A..oe,.iioa Il ks,sl miii,ls.

BALTIMORE, NIL, April 30 The A.,
soeiation of Naval Militia of the United
States organized year agoin the city
of New York, honored Baltimore by
haldihg its first anniversary meeting
on the United States ship Dale at the
foot of Sou tn street.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02

WASHINGTON, April 3o.--The presi-
dent has granted pardons for the pur-
pose of restoring them to citizenship
to Dr. A. b. Johnson, of Missouri, for
making false affidavits in a pension
claim, and Leman Logan. of Illinois,
for breaking into post Office.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02

NEW. YORK, April ao.-Mr. James
Mitehelli chaifman OF the New York
,stoclx exchange, died suddenly in
brooklyn from heaft failure.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02

PHILADELPHIA, April s0-Hamilton
Disston, the head of the extensive saw
works of Henry Disston & Sons Of this
city, was found dead 10 bed at his
residence, broad and Jefferson streets.
Heart disease was the supposed cause
Hf death:
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02

BERLIN, April 3o-The Cologne Ga
zette asserts that the object OF the pro.
posed visit of ex-King Milan OF Servia
to the United States Is to secure wife
for his son. King Alexander of Ser' Ii.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02

WASHINGTON, April 30.-The presi-
dent has recognized John 9. Nelson as
vice-consul OF Denmark at st. Paul for
the state OF Minnesota.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02

PHltiADErPuIA, April ao.--Louise
Adams, aged ~ Years, and Annie
Shimp, aged "A years, wers drowned
in the Delaware river by the capsizins
of row boat.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02

BosroN, April ao.-Warren Fisher,
who was involved in the famous Multi
gan letters with James g. Blaine, died
at his homo IN Rosbury at the age Of
II
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02

NEVADA, Mo-, April 3o.-A new pos.
has made It's appearance mere IN WY sne
form of millions of small green worms. 0n
They appeared to spring out q ..aas .ne
aroynd and in an hour many trees
we're denuded of their foliage. Iney
attack all kinds OF trees maple, e''n
Anil and ash with equal voracity
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02

MOUNT CARMEL, ILL.,. April %, some
,,;sereant attempted to burn the large
business block known as the snanno'' nan . !.
block in this city Wednesday morn'ns. ], !.
and would have been success'ui naa y
not been for the prompt action q 'ho
volunteer FIRE company
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02
THURSDAY April a.


ST. foufs-Fl0ur--Fancy TO extra fAnoys
t2.f5da4j; patents, 56ca5fs Wheat-No
red, 6s,4c; No. . hard. t6c. Corn-No. u
mixed. sasc; No. 2, white. 2a1.6Nc Oats
No. 2, lidiTAs hay-prairie. Hoo1eso;
mlxeJ Timothy. .s1.olllL0l: clear timothy,
$40 01Ri5.01 nuttcr-Crcamery, libto'sc;
dairy, sGilc Eass-Fresh, 70. .ari ,'
steam. fsic' Pork-New standsro mess s.s.n
Ws,3. Bacon--Longs, ffse' clear rin~ tso'
clear, 4e)s all boxed Wool-Cholce tup-
washed i6tia
wheat-Futures closed: May, s7e b. July
e09colsc a; August, 6ic.
Corn-Futnres closed: May, 2SHg2cc D;
july 27Hc n; September, zoe
Nrw px-.ploar -s,nts and western,
ouIet stendy and unchanged wheat-May,
5oi.A7o.lc, Juhe, 7o4aSoIc. July. 10 3-is0
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02
FIFTY-FouRTA CONGRESS.


HENAlEs
WAsuINaToS. April 3o.-Immediately
after the routine business the naval
appropriation bill was taken up, the
pending question being the amend
ment offered by Dir. German dem,
Md reducing the number of battle
ships provided for in the bill from four
to two. and the addition to that amend
ment offered by Mr. Quay rep, Pa
to increase the number to six.
Mr.. White dem, CALI while declar-
inp himself In favor of an effective
navy. argued as to the greater neces-
sity for coast defenses, particularly on
the Pacific coast, He quoted state
ments of Generals Miles and Craighill
and of Admiral Walker in support of
his argument.
In the house Election Committee No.
reported that Messrs. Allen, Williams
and Spencer, from the First. Fifth and
Seventh Mississippi districts, respec-
tivelv, were entitled to the seats sew
erally occupied by them, and the reso-
lutions were adopted without discus
sion or division. !.
A bill was passed giving pension OF
s7s a month to Brighten. William
Crose, of Indiana.
Speaker Reed announced the appoint.
ment of Representatives Payne rep,
n. Y. and sayers dem, Tex as trus-
tees of the national deaf and dumb
asylum. H#a -
The house went into committee OF
the whole to again consider the bank
ruptcy bill.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02

NEW York, April -Moneyson call nomi-
nally 2lI2ls per cent. Prime mercantile paper,
bx16 per cent Sterling exchange dull. with
actual business In bankers bills at 4S7A a assn
for 90 days. and 4ssk alsa4 for demand. Posted
rates 1854 a 400. Commercial bills, 4SzGt is7A
Exchanges Rfg3s35,75J; balances, si7,2s0 900
The Mercantile Safe Deposit Co. reports silver
bullion on hand, 1904 ounces: deposited none;
Withdrawn none; certificates outstanding, 42.
Bnr silver, 6s Mexican dollars. 81. Gov
ernment bonds easier. state bonds dull Rail-
road bombs stendy
/ Stocks continued quiet and firm after n
o'clock. Sugar, Chicago Gas, Tobacco and the
grangers lod In the advance. Sugar rising to
ia3H, Chicago Gas 10 ION. Tobacco to ri ST.
Paul reached ;sA Burlington siIs. sad Roek
Island fs1s. speaalatlaa n noeE was quiet.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02
cnttnn.

Qlotations for miilinz range as follows: 81
Louis, g-l6c; New York. shc: New Orleans,
&c; Memphis, 7Ac Charleston, 7tic
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1896-05-02

ST. Louts-Cattle -Fancy export 10 ~ a. %.
fair to choice, ~ p1l375: butchers % 20 lb3. ~
Hogs-Packing, 1915 t3fo: butchers hogs
$40 135o lights. 3so bs.ss Sheep-Prices
range ut s,.lO 1880, spring lambs, t350de 90