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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-24

same Shirts, Collars and Cuffs that we always sell.
 Nothing changed but the prices. Profits pounded down. Decrease profits, in- crease sales. We are trying to make this the smartest selling week in our series of JANUARY SALES.
 The old {" Song of the Shirt" is changed into a hymn of praise because of tue following facts about ready-to-wear shirts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-24

sell in a hurry, to wear out
 in a hurry. Not a job lot of question IT, able Collars
 and Cuffs.
 But a fresh, biu 1Ot of the
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-24
MALLEYsNEErY@pe.
TELEPHONE No. S2S,
Selling Bad Shirts?
4 hatAfnI tah ensWres e
 Mrztty tSaae.

No, no. Not here. Not Shirts bought in a hurry, to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12

NEW LONDON, Conn, March ia
libel was instituted this morning against
the United States torpedo boat Ericsson,
by United States Deputy Marshal Richard
Z. Morris, in behalf OF barrow IL Com
stock, New London ship chambers. The
complaint reads that the Ericsson Is at
tached, hull, engines, boilers and appli-
ances, in condemnation proceedings.
Notice is given that those concerned
may appear before the United States court
In New Haven at IL o'clock, noon, March
20, to show cause why the Ericsson should
not be condemned and sold to satisfy the
claims OF the libel. The amount OF the
claim Is not disclosed.
1t has been expected that the Ericsson
would steam to New York on Saturday of
the present week, but with u. s.
marshal in charge 1t is difficult to see
how the boat can be released and she will
probably remain here until after the con-
dennation hearing. II is not known
whether the claim of Darrow a. Comstock
is against the Dubuque, Iowa., builders.
At all events the Ericsson has not yet
been turned over to the Government.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
HIGHWAYMEN.
Daring Work at Clyde,
Last Night.
A Veteran Held Up for His
Pension Money.
Saved by Timely Arrival of Electric
Railroad Employees.

The Pawtuxet Valley has had its full
share of excitement during the past
month, fires, burglaries and accidents fol-
lowing each other in quick succe sion,
and last night the program was varied by
a bold attempt at highway robbery.
Yesterday number of the veterans
drew their pensions and In the afternoon
one of them, Chalres Barkins, q veteran
who served all through the war, and for
80 years in the United States navy, where
he received several medals for gallant con-
duct, started with his wife to spend an
afternoon with relatives at Arctic. On
account OF the storm Mr.. Harkins and his
wife delayed their departure for their
home in Fiskville until late in the even
ing, and after missing the last electric,
started to walk to their home. In the
meantime two Of the Valley toughs had
heard of the pension, amounting to
nearly 800, which Mr.. Harkins had re-
ceived in the morning, end decided to-
waylay and rob him on his way home.
When he and his wife started on their re-
turn at nearly IL o'clock, the highway
men followed them until near the corner
of the street leading to the Clyde print
works where they attacked Mr.. Harkins
and attempted to rob him. II was about
were deserted and the highwaymen evil
IDENTIFY thought that they would be free
from interruption.
: The electric snow plow, which had
been engaged in clearing the tracks dur
ing the evening, had Just run into the car
shed nearby and the gang of men in
charge of Jerry Mccarthy. were warm
ing themselves, when their attention
was attracted by the screams of Mrs.
Harkins.
Mr.. Mccarthy, Bernard Kelly and Oh
liver Perkins, who had been out on the
ductor Gilland, who had run the last car
and found Mrs. Harkins on the ground
her husband, with the blood flow ing from
a cut in his face, was vigorously defend
ing him self against his as ATLANTIS.
1t did not take the, car men but few
seconds to reach the scene, and a few
to flight. Mrs. Harkins was not injured,
hurt, but II e he'd not been for the
undoubtedly been robbed and seriously
the old couple safely on their way home
TO the police, who have secured the names
be arrested before night. One OF them
pliciiy in the numerous safe burglaries in
the Valley and the police have for some
time been trying TO locate and arrest him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
TH|RDEDITION
3:l5 O'CLOCK.
THE CITY'S VOTE.
Total Strength for Pres
ent Year 25,7OS.
Property Voters Number
1882; Registry, 1922.
Increase Shown in all the Twenty
Two Voting Districts.

Although the board of canvassers and
registration has for the past week been
kept pretty busy in canvassing the names
sent in in support of the petitions for the
inclusion of the question o license or no
license In the warrant for the coming
State election, and also the papers at
tached to nomination papers, it has been
able TO complete the tabulation OF the
voters of the city by wards and districts.
This tabulation shows that there are in
Providence total of %, 70S citizens quail
fed TO exercise the franchise in the
elections of the present year. OF these
6632 are real estate voters 1850 personal
property voters, and 10, 927 registry voters.
1he total of the Property vote, real
estate and personal combined is 97S2,
which is an increase OF 125 over last year.
when II was 9657. II will be observed
that the total registry vote is larger by
6145 than the property vote, while last
year the excess OF the registry vote over
the property vote was only 3221. Below
Is given a table showing the real estate,
personal and registry vote by districts
and wards:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
GOLD in ALASKA.
Secret Expedition Left San Francisco To-
day for That Country.


SAN FRANCISCO, March IA mysteri-
Gus expedition left today for Alaska. The
steam schooner Excelsior was chartered
and so quietly was the matter carried out
that the owners of the vessel, Z. A.
Hooper a. Company know hardly any
thing of the plans OF the managers. Last
year some wealthy citizens of Boston
heard rumors CT immense gold bearing
deposits at Cook Inlet and A. Pennock, an
experienced miner, was sent up TO view
the country.
Pennock made a thorough search for
the shining metal, and in his opinion,
he was successful beyond ell question
Pennock. with a few friends, at one
measured off 10 acres OF land, which il
Is alleged showed gold from the grass
roots on to bed rock. Water rights were
sold and the prospectors washed out a
few ounces and started for Boston. The
gold is both fine and coarse and the
mint here values it at s16 per ounce.
The Boston investigators incorporated
as the Alaska * Boston Company and
Sl00, 900 was paid in. Henry K. Spauld-
ing and q. 4. w. Braman. the latter be-
ing at the head of the West Side cleo
trical roads, came to this city and at once
began Preparations tor the expedition.
The destination of the expedition has
been most carefully guarded. but it. is
known that the objective point Is about
20 miles from Resurrection Creek at the
head Of Cooks Inlet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
IN MORE TROUBLE.
Nelson, the Hebrew Politician, Ar
rested on a SANDER Suit.

John Nelson, who has gained notoriety
both as prisoner and politician, has
more trouble on his hands. Yesterday
afternoon he was arrested on a writ issued
at the instance of Michael Brown, who,
like Nelson, is Hebrew. The damages
claimed are $1,000, and the plaintiff bases
mis- suit on certain elleged slanderous
statements made by Nelson, which ii is
asserted are calculated to injure his char
acter and business. Mr.. Brown is dealer
in sewing machines, and bicycles at the
corner of North Main and Mill streets.
He says the impression that the suit is
the outgrowth of the row at the recent
fecond Ward caucus,at which he opposed
Nelson and his crowd, is mistake. 1t
Is based on statements made by Nelson
90 several reputable citizens who will he
called upon to testify to them. Nelson
became HIS own tondsman, signing the
bonds as attorney for his wife, who is a
DrODerty owner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
THERE, NOW.
Dunraven Says He Expressed His
Opinion Before Being Fired.

LONDON, March 12.-Lord Dunraven
presided at a meeting today of the Yacht
Racing Association. Before the meeting
was called to order the question of the ad-
visibility of making a reply to the New
York Yacht Club in regard to the expul-
SION OF Lord Dunraven was formally dis
cussed and it was decided that it would
not be good taste to do SO. The matter
was then dropped and the meeting was
devoted to discussion of the new rating
rules. Lord Dunraven yesterday mailed
the following to Mr.. j. V. s. Oddie, Sec
retary OF the New York Yacht Clubs
81 beg to acknowledge the receipt of a
certified copy OF the pream bic and resolu.
tions passed at the adjourned meeting of
the New York Yacht Club on February
27. My opinion as to the desirability OF
continuing member of the New York
Yacht Club was expressed in my letter Of
resignation OF the 18th.
(signed) "DUNRAvEN."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
Dime Novel Victim.

BOSTON, March IA young man Of
~ years, evidently the victim of dime
povelism, applied at the Watertown police
station last evening for lodging. lie was
armed with rife and box of % calibre
cartridges. he was on his way to Mime
sofa, where, he said, ne intended to look
for work. The boy gave his name as
George III. Kecy, and said he was the son
OF Joseph II. Kecy, of Brookline, n. III.
He said he left his home yesterday
morning, riding by rail to Concord, this
State, and walking the remaining dis
had left home with the permission of his
parents. but this story the police decline
to believe, as he had no change of cloth
ing nor money in his possession. He
carried with him pack of cards, an sp-
piication for detective work made out to
an agency in Ohio, and several other
papers. he Is evidently OF n sentimental
songs, all numbered.
The list was rather novel, and contained
many titles which, under the circum-
stances, are laughable. The names in
clude "Dlxie Land. ""A Lock OF Mothers
Hair" "we Won't Come Home Till Morn
Ing" streets OF New York." Ten
Come Again No More" "CIara, Clara,
Will You Come Out 1onight?" "I Had
sl5 in my Inside Pocket, " "Sock Her on
the Kisser," "fiave You Seen Yum
Yum, 81 Can't Sing the Old Song To-
nighht, "The Scotch Brigade, "Down
on the Farm, /" "Tbe Song That Breaks
My Heart, she Married the Mother,
Daughter and ALL" Little Bunch OF
wniskers on his Chin, Dying Cowboy"
and many others.
The police read the list over and laughed
heartily. After being questioned by
Sergeant Cooney the boy was locked up for
the night, aud this morning vas taken in
hand ~ Chief Ducey and shipped back
to his home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
PUBLICITY.
Foreigners Will Be Shut
Out in Future.
GOvernmentWar Experiments
Have Been Too Open.
Hereafter There Will Be More Sc
crecy in Experiments.

WASHINGTON, March l2.-European
army and navy officers who have visited
the United States have frequently ex-
pressed surprise at the publicity with
which all OF the operations OF our war
and navy departments have heen con-
Quoted in marked contrast with the prac-
tice in Europe and especially on the con-
tinent, where the greatest precautions are
always observed to prevent foreigners
from obtaining any information that can
possibly be of value and can be con-
cealed from them. Recently, however,
the attention of our officers has been
drawn to the obvious indiscretion OF thus
permitting foreigners with whom we
might at a moments notice be ut swords
points to profit by the extensive expert
ments we have been making in the de-
velopment of war material, and the i'm
mediate effect about the determination
by the navy department to discontinue
the practice of admitting representatives
of other nations, either visitors or resi-
dents, in Washington, as attaches OF the
various legations, to the various tests
which are conducted at the Indian Head
proving grounds. Now the war depart
ment is likely to follow suit, as the result
of certain publications In newspapers in
dicating a suspicious degree OF act .vity
on the part of represe natives of some OF
the European powers. Under the regula-
tions of the department il is not per-
mitted to any foreigner to enter one OF
our military posts and take notes or plans
of the fortifications. But in some cases,
notably at Sandy Hook, owing to the
absence of suitable guard, it has been
comparatively easy to secure information
as to the general characteristics OF the
place, though no one except the pupils
under instructions in the torpedo classes
have the secret of the submarine mines
and torpedo locations, and each one OF
these is placed under oath not to divulge
1t. However, 1t was possible not long
ago for metropolitan newspaper to pub
lish plans of the Notifications of New
York harbor. showing the general features
and the location of grea. guns and this
had the effect of grousing the officials OF
the war department to the necessity OF
more vigorously enforcing the rule IN
tended to prevent just such information
from falling into tho hands OF foreign
ers.
Therefore, it is probable that the in
structions will go to the commandments
of each post to be more careful in the
matter of admissions to the posts and in
addition there will be a most cautious
editing OF the matter that is published
in the official reports Of army officers and
given to the public, especially in the
treatment of new devices and appliances
of a war-liks nature that 1t might be re-
garded as proper TO keep out in case OF
an emergency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
Two Important Matters.

1t was announced that the committee
on city engineers department would
take up two important matters this after
noon. Filtration will occupy most of tho
time ard attention OF the members. and
the city engineer hopes the commit co
will favor the natural plan; In fact, he
thinks they will.
Henry e. Clark's resolution to see
whether the city engineer devotes all his
time to the city, or not, Will probably bo
considered. Mr.. Shedd says his wife and
daughter can testify that he devotes con-
siderable time to the city when he ought
to be asleep, for he had to do his most
importan, work at home. He has TO
take care OF an office of 40 clerks at tho
city hall and he is frequently interrupt
ed by visitors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
STEADFAST SOLDIERS.
Illinois Division Of The Salvation Army
Will Be Loyal 10 Booth.

PEoRIA, H., March 12.-The Salvation
Army division of Illinois closed its ses-
sion here last night, the officers agreeing
to remain steadfast to General Booth OF
England. The officers first met in secret
council, no soldiers OF the army being adj
mitted. There were about 100 officers
present. Colonel Nichol, the representa-
tive Of General Booth. Who recently came
to this country, explained all the details
of the present SPLIT IN the army. He
characterized it M a family affair and ad-
vised the ermy to remain true to General
Doth. Colonel Nlchol was frequently in
terrupted by applause, and at the enI of
the council the mem bers unanimously de-
clared to remain with General Booth.
Later second council was held, at
which Colonel Nichol addressed both
officers and soldiers, explaining tho
trouble i'm the army.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
The GOulds Won't Pay.

NEW YORK, March IL. The Goulds
will not be compelled to paw taxes on
$40, 800, 600 assessed In this city for 1895.
Suits had been filed against the estate Of
Jay Gould and his heirs to enforce pay
ment of the claim made by the commits
sioners of taxes and assessments. The de-
fendsnts pleaded non-residence. When
the case against George j. Gould came up
before Judge Prior In special term of SUI
preme Court, the representative of the
corporation counsei's Office announced
that it had been decided to abandon the
suits as the defendants could establish
the plea OF non esidence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
RECRUITS FOR CUBA.
An Agency to Be Established In Chicago
for That Purpose.

OMAHA, Neb., March IL. AN agency
is to be located in the city for the pur-
pose OF enlisting recruits for the insur-
gent army OF Cuba. A man with that
object in view arrived In the city several
days ago and Is now ready to enlist every
body whose overpowering sympathy for
the struggling patriots is of sufficient
strength TO urge him to fight. lie will
he given ali the fighting tools he wants
and all that 8 required of him will be to
use them on the Spanish soldiers. This
man has already obtained number OF
eniistments. The recruits, however, con-
sist largely OF hapgers-on about the
saloon. The scheme Is looked upon with
favor by the local police and they are
ready to give them encouragement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
Good Weather for Ducks.

QuANTrco, Va, March 12-The light
house tender Maple, with President
morning between 2:30 and o'clock. The
vessel steamed down In front of the small
station of Whitewater and dropped an
chor. The President In accompanied by
Colonel Rives, United States army, and
Commodore Lamberton. Colonel Waller
Joined then, soon after they anchored and
the party started for the coloneis blind
at daylight. 1he snow storm has given
place TO bright crisp weathen and the
propsects are very good for ducking.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12

1882 Morison-Jewell Filtration Com
pany VS.. David +. Lingane. Attorneys,
Edward & Angel for plsintiff; wilson q
Jenokes for defendant.
3s93. Henry A. Atkins vs. Louise M.
Hops ins. Attorneys. Bassett q Mitchell
for plaintiff; T.. 5. Hopkins for defendant.
2590. Moosenk Maksordian VS.. Edward
I. Chace. Attorneys. j. III. Flanagan
for plaintiff; Page 4 Owen for defendant.
1856. Shakin Shahinian vs.. Almet
Hassan. Attorneys, ID. VI. shsahen for
rtaintin: j. w. Hogan for defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
Pollock Rip Mysteries.

CHATHAM, Mass, March l2.-The two
wrecks reported in Vineyard Sound, off
Pollock Rip, are yet unidentified. The
mate of Pollock Rip lightship thinks tho
sunken four-master Is the Jonathan
Bourne Of Harwich. She carried a crew
of 10 men, with Captain Rose of Balti-
moro rs commander. There is no clew to
the identity Of the wreck found bottom up
ON Tuesday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
A SEVERE SNOW STORM.
II Seems 10 Be railroad
Travel Delayed.

PITTsBURo, Pa, March l2.-The worst
snow storm that has been experienced in
western Pennsylvania for years swept over
Pittsburg yesterday and last night. More
snow fell during the "a hours ending this
morning than all the days OF the winter
The temperature dropped 20 degrees and
another fall OF 10 10 10 degrees is expect
ed today. Despite the heavy snow, trains
on all lines were generally on time. On
the Baltimore & Ohio road freight
wreck occurred near here last night. No
one was injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
An Administrative Sues.

J. ii. Althans has been sued by Julia
Barry, sdmiDistratrix on the estate of
Maurice Barry, who was killed on South
Main street last June. The amount SUED
for is s10, 900 and the death of Mr.. Barry
is alleged to have been due to the care
lessness OF driver OF one of Mr.. Althans
teams. McGuinuess & Doran are Mrs.
Barry's attorneys.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
Real and

The total gain of all classes of voters by
wards is as fellews+ First, 219; second,
240; Third, 57s; Fourth. POS; Fifth, 256;
Sixth, 3l4; Seventh, 252; Eighth, 27s;
Ninth. 35S; Tenth, 479. This shows that
the two Democratic wards, the Third and
Tenth, made the largest total gain, but
their gain in proportion to their total
vote is no larger than that made in a
majority of the other wards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12

wEsTrIRLD, Mass, March l2.--Thc most
disastrous connagration i'm the history Of
the town destroyed the Masonic block,
causing loss OF quite 100000. A storm
protected the roofs OF the buildings In the
vicinity, and the ferccst fury OF the flames
somewhat abated with the falling of tho
roof and cornices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
BROWN UNIVERSITY.
The New Fire Alarm Box Used for the
First Time.


The new fire alarm box, $40, on Uni
versity Hall, was used for the Srst time
last evening at quarter before seven. The
alarm was rung in by one OF the college
workmen who discovered fire in room 205
in Maxcy Hall. The room is on the west
side of Maxcy on the second floor and Is
occupied by T.. Il. Rhodes. II. ii. Totten,
ID. w. Reeves, Jr., and 4. A. Robinson.
The door TO the building was locked, and
the firemen gained entrance through a
window OF one of the recitation rooms.
Some OF the students got the door open
before the firemen arrived and with the
assistance of the firemen the blaze was
extinguished. No water from the hydrant
was used, only chemicals being required.
The goods and furniture in the closets
were spoiled, and the rest Of the iurni-
ture in the room was smoked and blist-
cred, but no great damage was done.
The fire started in the closet and was
caused by the wind blowing a curtain
over a lighted gas jet, which ignited some
clothes IN the closet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12

The qualified vote for last year is given
below. This tabulation was made by the
ward clerks, who, when they made their
returns to the board of canvassers and
registration on its roming into office, did
not separate the real estate and personal
property vote. Those two classes there
fore appear in the table together under
the heading "real personal"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12

According TO the city hall records Henry
u. Atwood, administrator, has attached
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
RAILROAD TEAvEL DELAYED.

RUTLAND, VT, March 12.-The heavy
northeast snow storm which began last
night continues and full 10 inches of sro ow
have fallen. A strong wind is piling 1t into
huge drifts and railroad travel is gen.
orally delayed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12

John and James Mcguire, described ns
Americans, were arrested at Liverpool
this morning upon their arrival from Ire
land, charged with murder and robbery
committed at Trillick, County Tyrone.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
EXTRADITION GRANTED.
Johu L. O'Brien Will Be- Brought Back
10 Newport.

LONDON, March IL. The extradition of
John L. O'Brien, who is wanted at New
port, X. l., on the charge of stealing
rubber goods from Goodrichs factory,
and who says he forfeited his bail on
the advice OF counsel, was granted at
the Bow Street police court today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12
FIRE IN SLATERSvILLE.


A six-tenement block, owned by the
Slatersville Cotton Company, was destroy
ed by lire today at Slatersville. Forty
persons are homeless and lose most of
their furniture. LOSS 10000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12

DIR. King OF the health department
says tnat although physicians are report
ing more cases OF measles this year than
usual, IL does not follow that there are
more. 1t was always obligatory to report
measles, but the stress wasn't laid upon
IL heretofore. Now II has beep explnincd
to the doctors that they should be moro
prompt and they have generally respond
ed. There Is no epidemic nor cause fo-
alarm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-12

Governor Turney OF Tennessee wcs
forced to go @ his home at Winchester
Tuesday because OF serious illness re-
sulting from rheumatism. Advices from
there report him no better. lie Is a great
sufferer from the disease and this severe
attack has greatly alarmed the public
about his conditjoa.