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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
Chief Operator Davis 70 Retire

Mr.. A. +. Davis, VINO for many years,
hss been tho einciont chief oper tor at
the Western Union Office In this citv.
will retire from that position ct tie close
OF the year, aud will be .uccecded by
Mr.. J. 1. Moran who, ;or 10 years, has
oeen the night chief in that oiilce. Mr..
Divis retircs becanse he has decided to
entor the stock brokerage business and
has become member OF the rrm OF
Dexter " Davis, which will begin tusi
ness In very convenient quarters In the
bapigsn building on Jan. /. Mr.. Davis
his tho best wishes Of his old associates.
and OF large circle Of friends, for his
success In his new venture, and NJ.
Moran, his successor. In the position OF
chief OPERATOR viii b, congratulated on
Els assuming an Office he IL SO well
J0g.iiied to ill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
THINKS IT ERRONEOUS.
Report That Another Trans-contin-
entail Road Is TO Be Built.
What Vice-Presidcnt Crocker Of tho
Southern Pacific Says.

San FfANcIsco, Dec. 3o.-The an
nouncemont that arrsn. .emsnts were In
progress for surveying a new trans-con.
tinental line from Sioux City, Iowa. to
San Francisco to be known as the Pacific
Shore line,is regarded by the local rail-
road officials as eri oneouS II first stated
that Ii was in charge Of Donald Mclean,
railroad promoter. VINO VAS backed by
sS2, o0O,0 900 OF English capital.
Vice President &. II. Crocker OF tho
Southern Pacific Company, Esiid: "There
Is no truth In the report in my iudg-
ment. Ii would not be a wise busint
move to parallel the lines now running
to the coast, from the Missouri river In
any case. secondiy, l do not believe this
man Mclean, OF whom never beard until
now could get capital to the amount of
s32, 900, 600, to engage in the enterprise.
In the third place, the government is liza
BILE tn foreclose is liens on the Union
Pacific road in which case the road must
be sold. Under such circumstan ces for
eign capital could not be induced to invest
In such a gigantic enterprise. There Is
nothing to the story."
Diner railroad officisls, when ques-
TONED, expressed similar views.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
burning Coal Ueaps.

New Haven, Dec. S0.-One Of the
most destructive fires TO the property OF
the Consolidated railroad in recent years
is now smouldering in the immense heap
OF bituminous coal at the coal supply
stand. New Haven yards. where the To-
comotives OF six divisions get their sup
ply OF fuel. There are upwards OF $4,000
tons in the yard at the present time,
and II is estimated that between 10000
and 10000 tons have been consumed by
the fire. causing loss varying from sio,-
600 to $4,000. The fire was caused by
spontaneous combustion, and was dis
covered two weeks ago. Since then q
number of men have been working day
and night digging through the coal heaps
TO extinguish the fire, and II will require
several weeks of constant labor to ascer-
tain the full extent OF the damage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
Insanity Expert, In Bran Case.

Boston. Dec. 30-The two sessions Of
the Bran trial yesterday were entirely
taken up in expert testimony on in
sanity, and the two physicians called
by the government disagreed fatty with
the two called by the defense over the
condition of Brown. While the experts
for the. defense declared that they
strongly suspected Brown of being af-
flicted with chronic delusionary insan-
ity. the two government experts, ply
slcians regarded fully as experienced.
denied that Brown was suffering or
could have been suffering with any
mental disorder on the Fuller although
he might have been at Rotterdam This
testimony was brought out entirely by
hypothetical questions. More expert
testimony on seamanship will be intro
duced today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
WANAMAKER'S PROPHECY
Unless Good Times Return tho World
VIII lie SHAKEN

Phila lelphia, Dec. 30.-John Wana-
maker, who is opposing Bois Penrose for
the sea. in the United States senate now
occupied by Mr.. Cameron. was inter-
viewed last night on the situation OF
the campaign, which is one OF the Bit
terest ever known In Pennsylvania poll
tics.
He began with the statement that '1f
The next FOUR years do not give good
times TO the United States. the new
century will usher in changes that will
be severely felt 10 the most remote COR
ner OF the world. pennsylvania's re-
sponsibiilty in the administration OF
national affairs Is thrown upon her con-
gressmen and two senators. The terms
OF these two senator's expire either at the
beginning of or during President Nc
kinley's administration. and as the
time approaches 10 fiji the next vacancy,
Some OF those VINO ,abored necessarily
to defeat the nomination OF President
Mckinley and carried the vote Of Penn
sylvanla In the convention against him
are assuming TO dispense the federal
patronage In advance OF his inaugura-
ton in order to influence the votes of the
members of the legislature"
Concerning national issues. he said
he favored tariff hiGh enough TO re-
nlnerate manufacturers SO that they
may be able 10 keep employees going
the full week at good wages. and TO ex-
clude everything that we can grow or
make In this countrg. He declared that
the Wilson bill had destroyed labor in
America and that the working people
were the first sufferers from importa-
tons He. advocated greatly restricted
law. and asserted his unal-
terable opposition TO any tampering with
the monetary system which would tend
to destroy the nations credit i
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
Maine Lines New steamer,

New York, Dec. 30.-The new steel
steamer John Englis. which was
launched from Roach's chip yard, Ches-
ter, Pa. on Oct % last, is now at New
York. The John Englis will take her
place on the Main steamship line, and
will sail from .his port next week for
Portland. She will be commanded by
Captain Albert Briggs. who was for
many years in command of the steamer
Manhattan on the same line. It Is the
expectation of the managers Of the line
that the John Englis will reduce the run
ming time between New York and Port
land about 20 hours, which is about six
hours less than the present running
fima
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
Maine PedagOQues.

Lewiston. Me-, Dec. 30.-The 18th an
nual meeting OF the Maine Pedagogical
society was opened in this city yesterday.
The attendance was large. including
prominent educators from all over the
state. President ]. c. Phillips of Lewis
ton is In charge. The program contained
the following papers: Music in the
Schools" Judge w. G. Phillbrook, Wat
erville; Child Study in the United
States" George c. Purrington, Farming
ton; Suggestion in Education" M. H..
Small. Clark university. Worcester,
Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
Gotlnm'a High Tnx Rnfs.

New York. Dec. 30-The board Of es-
innate and apportionment. which has
been for two weeks considering the final
estimates OF the various branches OF the
city government for 1897. finished its work
yesterday. The total appropriations foot
up something close to $4,000. 900. This
expenditure. IL is estimated. will make
the tax rate for next year s.. 80 on each
500 of valuation. No approach TO this
budget or this rate has ever been reached
Before. Mayor Strong has little TO say
about the budget. but IL is believed that
he is SURPRISED
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
Will Wind Up Its Affairs,

ESvEH, COL. Dec. 30. : DR.. ID. H..
DO, 1Sn, prcsident OF tho Csrhonct, Nr-
tion Bank, OF Leadvil.e, has accepted
the dice of csshier in the Bank of Com.
mercf ,this city. AT tie. January mt citing
of the C@rhonato Bank q vote will be taken
to'redu Or the cspitai stock. Before the
close of 1897, In all probability the Car
bonste Wional will hove passed out Of
existence. DIR. Dougan says that tho res.
sop for ia Wing this step is that Leadvi,Ie
Is no longe ria profitable field for 90 large
an ipsti,uii w, as the Csrbonic Bank.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
Con tracts Awarded.

Commission Smith OF the puh.
lie works apartment has awarded
contracts for sc vcr materials for tho an.
suing year. tn bids were opened Mon.
day. and as in II purchase OF other sup
plies recently, the prices were lowest ever
quoted. The conti vet for sewer piping
ives awarded to W. '. III. Grant OF Oluey.
vile, agent for the Suckeye Sewer Pine
Company; the contra, VI for flag stones to
Manchester Il Hudson sof this city, and
the contrsct for oricss 10 the Long Islauu
Brick Company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
New Counferfe,ts.

Washington. Dec. so.-Chlef Hazen of
the secret service has issued circular
warning against new counterfeit $40
national bank note on the Union National
bank OF Detroit The note II the product
OF the same hand that prpduced the re-
cent counterfef on tho National Bank of
Commerce ~ Ees York one distin-
gushing ferture Is THAI the back Of the
nossiz orxi1c down: =
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
NEW EXPRESS COMPANY.
Report That Pcnnsylvania Road il on
tho Point Of Launc hing Ono.

sr. JOSEPH, No., Doc. 3O.-A railway
man, formerly of this city, but now OF
Chicago, is authority for the starems mt
that 'he PennsyIvapi, Railroad Is prerar-
ed to sfrlng surprise the 3rst OF he year
IN the form Of new express company,
which eventually will become strong
competition OF other similar corporations.
All the printed matter has been prepared
os New Orleaus firm, and the greatest
secrecy Is saio to have tesn maintained.
The Manhattan Express Company is the
name OF the new corporation, which Is
backed by the Pennsylvsnia Railroad
and viii re in OPERATION over the whole
country. William Chandler OF Chicago, 1t
Is stated. will be superinten lent, with
headquarters in New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
One Of the peculi.ri,ies Of +. new kin 9

One OF the peculisrties OF . new kin Q
Of WINDOW glsss that mss hcen devised
by an inventor of Vienna is its non con-
ductlvity .ef heat rays. 1t is stated that
Tane Of glass one-quarttr Of an inch
thick absovts 81 to 100 per cont. of the
neat striking Il. In contrast to plate glais,
which rtsorbs only about per cent.
This glass ia 10 give us window which
wi keep cur DWELLINGS warm in winter
and c3ol in sumner and bs especially
adapted to skylights, ETC., and also to
pl1e glass spe,tacles for the use of fur
nsca men. According to the opinion OF
an expert ia such rastters' the peculiar
conducting power of ordinary glass
would seem 20 repdcr somc of the claims
for tho new gJsss an impossibility. II
We stand by window on which the sun
shines we may feel the warmth Of tho
sun. but II we tou en- the window il Is
bound to be cold. II O pane OF glass is
row placed reiween an observer and
f3rc il vill screen him from the heat, but
It wilt become rapidly heated itself. In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
BEALE'S IDEA.
Wants Silver Depository Established
and Bullion Certificates Issued.

DENVER. Col, Dec. 81. Governor Nc.
intyre has reaoiyed letter from State
Senator Q. w. BeaIe, of Nebraska, propos.
Ing that the Colorado legislature appro.
Pirate money to construct a depository at
Denver for silver bullion. Boale's idea Is
to havo the bullion deposited and rtin.
Gates usso as money by the pcople. Beals
says II be can Get any encouragement
from silver producing states he will in
troouce I'LL to that effect in the Ne
brasKa Senate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
Phoenix WOOlen Co. Says
II is InSOlvent.
Aggregate of the Liabilities
About 100000.
The Total Of the COmpany's Assets
Estimated at 100000.

The Phoenix woolen Company filed
Its petition in insolvency late yesterday
afternoon III tic appellate division Of tho
Supreme Court. AT the same time a war
rant was asked for and received which
authorizes the Temporary possession and
protection of the. properly.
The aggregate of Liabilities is about
$500, 600 and the estimated value of the as
sets is given at $780, The same
amount, $50, 900, represents merchandise
claims on one side Of the account and
quick assets on the other.
In giving the total assets at s26o, QUO
the value of the mill itself Is based on
the amount of the mortgage for 500, QUO
neld by Samuel Williams of Boston.
The list OF principal creditors 10 40
follows.
Samuel Williams Of Boston, sI2, ,73h. 81
on account ana 100000 on mortgage:
Washington Mills Company, Boston.
$l0O053; M. c. Braun, Boston, $1,000;
Patterson Brothers. Boston, Ss959. .Ss;
Centredale, X. J., worsted Mill, 1880. %;
John and James Dobsop, Philadelphia,
s29s1.34; G. r. Braun Company, Boston,
s3ss1.l1; Christopher Richardson, Newark,
N. j., $4,000; Prospect worsted Mills.
Lawrence, Mass. S371S.63; j. Husband,
Boston. s49003s; HowIand, Craft Sons
d Co., Camden, N. j., s7770.64; Griswold
Worsted Company, Philadelphia, S9666. 40;
J. b. Thomas. Peabody. Mass, $3.50 SO;
Phoenix Electric Light and Coal Com
pany, sl2, 254.G4; labor, about $1,000; and
the following promissory notes. Thomas
W. Fauley. East Greenwich, $500; Fer
rick q Culd. New York, 1888. "a; National
Bank OF North America, Providence,
$500; Phoenix Electric Light and CoaI
Company, East Grsen wien, $40, 900; A. j.
Fauly, East reenwich, $1,000; Mrs. J. f..
Shartle, East Greenwich. s124o. I6; Peo-
pies Savings Bank, Westerly $1,000; Second
National Bank, Providence, $1,000; g. p.
Braun Company, Boston, $685. Snow g.
Earle Co., Providence. S666.7s; Second
National Bank. Providence, $1,000;
Hecnt, Lehman & Co., Boston.
sl26os3 and f169a.37; National b ank of
North America, Providence, sls,5oo;
Hecht, lehman & Co., Boston, s169S. %;
II. N. Campbell, Providence, 5000; Oakes
Company, New York,
1884, j. Frank Sunderland, East
Green wich, 1850. 80; Griswoid worsted Co.,
wich, s1147. 20; ;Griswold worstedf
Company, East Green wich. S1l5O.5u
worsted Company, East Greet'
wich. si151.64; Snow q Earle Company
s1O4o rs; Hecht. Liebmsn a.
Company. S25O6 90; Herick d Guild, Newl
York, s253E5o Brown Bros. Co., s279. SO;
II. N. Campbell & Co.. Providence,
$1,000; T. W. Hanley, 1881. 80; 8. W. K.
Allen, East Greenwich, s3377.s7; Mary J..
Gamer, Yopkers, N. Y, SIG. 600.
The assets include real estate In War
wick, machinery in the mill, stock In the
mill and supplies on hand, a few book
'ccounts;f ;fi2, 600 worth OF estimated mar.
gins in the hands of Herdt, vonsBemuth
& Co., agents In New York; s41,5Oo;
worth OF bonds Of. Phoenix Electric
Light and Coal Company; 75O shares of
tock OF Phoenix Electric Light ad Coal
Company at 800 par value; note Of A.
s311o.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
Nun. yicarlou. sacr,lc,

London. Dec. 3O.--According to Rome
dispatch TO The Daily News the voce
Della Verita, the vatican organ. says
that the pope IN a recent speech ex-
plained his longevity thus: A nun who
had always enjoyed health visited him
two months age, saying that she had
offered herself ms n sacrifice TO God in
order To prolong the pontiffs life. God
had signiiled his approval and the nun
had died while heihirr self still flourished.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
A Keg Factory DESTROYED.

NEW HAVEN. Conn.,. Dec. 3).-Thc keg
fsctory Of W. A. Hesgway, locstet on
East Pearl street, was destroyed by fire
carly this morning. Two alarms wore
necessary and over three hours elsps cd
before the fire was under control. The
Hremcn estimate the loss at about $40, 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
ConcorL Fire Rennrf

Concord. N. H.. Dec. 5O.-The fire re-
port for 1896 Of the city of Concord shows
that the fire department responded to %
bell alarms and IS still alarms; that the
actual loss to property was 100000 on n
total valuation OF sos, 900. with s33, 600 in
surance paid on S49, 600 Of risks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
Naviration Su-pen.le,l.

st John. n. f.. Dec s0--An ice block
sde on the whole OF the northeastern
coast OF the island has begun. and steam-
eis and vessels are returning here. Ii
being impossible to reach the mining
scttlemerts. All navigation Will be sue-
ncnaed for the balance cf the year A
number or vessels are frozen In the ice
and VIII rcmain there until spring. The
man boat Virginia narrowly escaped be-
ing crushed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30

the first case It transmitted most OF the
hear, and In the latter u absortei H.
Pl.te glass may absorb but . per cent. Of
son heat, bet II sbscrbs VI per cent. from
source OF s00 negress. Glars transmits
the heat rays and sbsorts the nom
luminous, and this 10 Why q light,
sunsh'ny room Is so warm in winter The
glass transmits the heat Of the sun and
absorbs the heat OF the Ore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
How One Barber Occupies
His Leisure Time.
Relic of Days When Cloth
Was Used to Print On.
New Kind Of Window Glass That
Will Not Conduct Heat Rays.

Earbers have more sor less spare time
during the hours their shops are open and
they employ their leisure in various wsys.
One wieldor of the razor and lather brush
told the Gossirer last night that he de-
voted bis spare time to the breeding OF
csnuies.ss
81 love to watch the birds" hs remarked
and then went on to say: ''Some MEN
get their relaxation in reading, Others in
playing on musical Instruments, but for
ma thore is nothing like attending to
the wants OF lot of birds. It is great
sport. tell you" Last year this barber
raised as canaries, and every male bird in
tine lLt turned out to be a singer. He
says that the care of birds is not near so
difficult matter as most people imagine.
In the breeding season he give, them
grated hard boiled egg with their seed,
and hangs TITO cages low. II cage is
placed too high the birds are spt TO take
fright at sight OF face and leave their
rests.
III the cages are hung low the csnarie,
become accust oiued to seeing people, and
u is much me re likely that they will at
nd 10 bosInea and keep the eggs warm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
Will Prosecute l trebugS

NEW YORK, Dee. So Deputy Assist
art District Attorney He 7ry 3. Davis
yesterday ,endered his res Ss nation to
District Attorney Olcott, to take effect
on January 1. Mr.. Davis has been ap-
pointed special district attorney by At
torncy Bsckus OF Brooklyn to prosecute
fircbug cases In that city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
FeIl OF WJ,nrf

Bar Harbor, Me-, Dec. 3o.--Miss Bessie
Sargent. young woman 20 years OF age,
fell from the Maine Central wharf last
night and was drowned. The body was
recovered in 20 minutes, but resuscita-
ton failed. Miss Sargent belonged In
South Gouldsborough.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30

any member which was not honest and
above board. lie urged harmony within
the council and declared the city Of Prov
idence to be worthy of the best efforts OF
every man elected to ofiice.
Mr.. Waterman and DIR. Swarts made
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES about ice wat or
and the disposal of II and earnestly urged
the aIleviation Of suffering and amellors-
tion of the condition of humanity. Both
agreed that the doors OF the city instuitu-
tions should be open to the stranger.
Mr.. Freeman OF the Sixth ward was
held up to fhs new members ss an ex-
simple of agility which is clearly shown
by the fact that he holds q commission
from President Cleveland and is an alder
nan-elect on a Republican ticket. Ihe
chsirmsn OF highways was then called
upon to defend his courss in the past, II
he could, and to tell how he had managed
to get so much for his part of tho town.
Mr.. Freeamn declared that he was q
much overrated man and thar from boy
mood up 1t bad always been his lot to be
blamed for anything which might be
done. He explained the absence of Mr..
Burdick by stating that that mem Der had
gone down to Washington Park 10 meas
ure the concrete and inspect the
macadsm.
In conclusion the Alderman elect earn.
estly urged the adjustment of the Com
mon Council, which body, be said has
accomplished its work. As mcmber of
the upper branch he promised to either
wipe out the lower branch or to get
square with Its members for their failure
to see why sac, 900 should be spent on
Aliens avenue and why s25,000 should
not be transferred to the appropriation
for highways.
Mr.. blanchard told something about
the lighting Of the city streets and inti-
mated that in the near future all the gas
lamps viii be equipped with a new
burner. which VIII increase their efficiency
from 80 tc 20 candle power. When this
II done thers will not be a better lighted |
city in tho Union tbsn Providence.
The cost of electric lights has been re-
iUced from 40 to 35 cents and In a con-
ract for three years the city has saved |
I22. 600.
Although Mr.. Trueman is not to help
'ut legislation in 1897 be denied that he
vas In any sense "retiring mem ber."
That In part OF the trou bic, be said, "If
had been more retiring In the last IL
months / might have been ye-elected."
Brief kpseches were also made nv |
iessrs. Metcalf. Kelleher, Jones, Whipple
nd Cressy and then President Keudrick
declared that there wss no further food
N the table and the session was ad-
burned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
C,o,b.. Caueht Fire From STOW.

Maiden, Mass. Dec. 30-Mrs. William
Brodie. while working over stove yes
terday afternoon, was terribly burned
through her clothes catching fire. After
suffering awful agony for nearly five
hours she died. She leaves a husband.
son and daughter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
ATKINS ON TRIAL.
President OF u Failed Bank Accused
of WreclSing IL.

DENVER, Col, Dec. 3o.--The trial OF
the case of Frank K. Atkins. president of
tue defnnct Colorado bank had begun In
the district court. There are 10 indict-
ments against him and an equal number
against his brother, q. O Atkins, cashier
OF the anS. whose trial viii follow. They
are accused OF wrecking tae institution.
Inc specific charge i, that of accepting
deposits when they knew the bank was
insolvent. The bank failed during the
panic of 1898.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
Preliminary Injunction Granted.

The Appellate Court has granted pre-
liminary injunction in tho case Of Henry
Srnpi's against Levi staples restraining
tho defendant from transferring lind In
Warren.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-30
Cures 9 9 8
"cures talk in favor E2S1 nl
Of Hoods Sarsapari,lr, 8 g ~
Is for no other medi- u &Ssb va

cine. Its great cures recorded in truthful,
convincing language OF grateful men and
women, constitute its most effective ad-
vcrtising. Many OF these cures are mar
vclous. They have won the confidence OF
the people; have given Hoods Sarsapa-
rllia the largest sales In the world, and
have made necessary for its manufacture
the greatest laboratory on earth. Hoods
sarEaparilla Is known by the cures it has
nnadc-cures of scrofuln, salt rheum and
eczema, cures OF rheumatism, neuralgia
ard weak nerves, cures OF dyspepsia, liver
and kidney troubles, catarrh and malaria.
Such Cures as This Prove Merit.
Ny little nephew was a plump and
healthy baby until year and half old,
thea sores broke out behind his ears and
spread rapidly over his head, hands and
body. A.physician said the trouble was
scrofula humor in the blood. The child
became one complete sore. We had TO
restrain his hands to keep him from
scratching the sores. We were induced
TO try Hoods sarsaparilla, and in short
time. he had more life. He improved rap
idly, his skin became entirely clear OF
rore, and be is now healthy child.", Mrs.
FLORENCE Andrews, Clcarfeld, Iowa.