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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT.
The Cook and the Ice-Cream Man Had a
Scrap.

In the Sixth District Court this morn
ing James McCuslser pleaded net guilty
TO the charge Of stealing q. 10 from his
mother, Catherine McCusker. The boy
is - years old anu a son of ex-policeman
McCusker, who some time ago shot at
his wife and was sent 10 jail.
Francis Fowler pleaded not guilty to
being a vagrant and was held until Tues
day for trial.
Nellie Mcdonald, who was arrested yes
terdy afternoon for stealing a watch val
ued at $40. and a chain worth 81, from
Nathaniel Il. Arnold of pascoag. told
Judge Sweetland this morning that
Arnold gave her the watch and chain.
She Will have a trial Tuesday.
William DAVIS pleaded not guilty TO the
charge VI taking from James Dwyer a
pocketbook containing $3.50, and was
held until Tuesday for trial.
Jane Riley pleaded not guilty TO the
charge OF being a common orurkard,
bur when the court showed Ler that she
had been before the police court on the
mornings Of January DPS, q, and again
tbis morning, she Wi,ted and was sent to
the w~Urkhouse for six months.
George Riley was charged with making
a violent assault upon his sister, Margaret,
at their home on Gladstone avenue last
evening. In court this morning Riley
was wiling to plead TO a simple assault
and he gave the juoge a pantomims illns-
trEtion of how he struck his sister with
the stump of his lett ,rm. and The move.
mint OF his right leg when he klcked
her. AS Riley bad been brought before
the court on a charge u assaulting his
mother some time ago, he was sent to
Jail for 80 DAYS.
Venshuso Fera is the boss ice-crssm
maker, and Charles Seaulors is the boss
cook for the firm of Gelb 4 Norton, and
they don't like each other. Staulers has
a little the advantage OF fera, and was
not slow 10 make use OF IT. seanlers
has the picking out OF The food for the
employees of the place, and when Fera
gave his order the eook would pick out
the poorest chop or steak tina he could
find and prepare 1t for Fera, n at this
the ice-cream maker kicked and kicked
hard. tera told his tale Of woe TO MIR.
Gelb, who ordered tho cook to see To il
that Fera had the best the house afforded.
But this had no effect ON the cook, for
the ice-cream man got tough stoce just
the same. Thursday evening the Two
men got into an argument and fera
struck the cook and raised quite a bunch
on his forehead. Then the cook went
10 Mr.. Gelb and told his story. That re-
suited in his being Discharged, hut Fera
remained. The cook wanted revenge and
he had Fera arrested, snd in the court
this morning he admitted thst he com.
mitted the assault and was tined SO aud
costs. He tried 10 tell the judge how he
had been treated BY the cook, but he was
told ny his honor that II The food did not
suit him hat he had the right and
privilege to get it elsewhere.
Charles Cusher vas charged with
bastardy by Margaret Rogers. lie pleaded
not guilty n was held until Tuesday
for trial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
CITY HALL NOTES.

Up to 1 p. m. today 106 ministers had
registered and paid their dollar for the
privilege of uniting persons in marriage.
Inspector Bemis says that several more
plans for plumbing were filed this month
than in January, 1895.
TIE health authorities have thoroughly
disinfected the Berlin street school. .Ihia
was lone because there has been more oe
less diphtheria In the neighborhood n
the health superintendent knew the par
ents would feel easier in their minds.
There is no reason to believe thai the
school was responsible for the sickness,
there being more danger from passing
books back and forth under the fres
text book and Kindergarten system.
The superintendent Of public buildings
has been a busy man this week and SO
has every body in his employ. Three new
schools, on Greelev, Hendricks aud Court
land streets, have been furnished
throughout, and will be ready for occu-
yaucy Monday morning, as promised;
the ordinary furniture has been teksn
from room 9 in the Hammond street
school and the room fitted for a kinder
garten; a small room on the lower floor
OF the Hospital street school, formerly
used for an evening school, has been
turned into n day school room; new
heaters havo been installed In the Jacx-
son avenue school end that may be used
Monday; four stack heaters, ordered two
months ago. have Deoa placed In tee
Manning, State, Friendship and Caipcn-
ter street chools
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
ENTERED THE FOLD.
The New England Railroad Begins a
New Departure Today.


Beginning today the New Enlgand Rail-
road Company enters the old OF the New
York, New Haven q Hartford Railroad
Company so far IS handling the cars aud
traffic at ell joint stations is concerned.
This will make four divisions entering
Providence, each with its own superin-
tendent. but all jointly looked after ny
the following management; General
agent, George l.. Greene; freight agent,
A. X. Tillinghast; assistant freight
agents, John Sanford and William L.
Potter; station master, A. X. Whaley;
tickle agent, Gideon Bradford; chief
baggage master, &. A. Whitney.
BY the new arrangement the general
agents jurisdiction is extended from
Acorn street TO OlneyvIlle junction.; the
New England locomotives, instead of
shivering in the open. as they have done
since their house was flown over about
two years ago, are housed at the Charles
street yard. where also the cars will be
taken care OF and made up, ard Freight
Agent Potter joins the Consolidated
forces, as stated. The freight business
of the New England wilt naturally re-
main more or less independent in it's
handling because of the location OF the
freight house. but it will tie under the
SUPERVISION Of the combine.
The agreement is a mutual one entered
into 10 facilitate traffic. 10 the public
everything remains the same.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
Third Attempt to Rob a
POStOffiCe.
Sensational Story of a Young
Man in WhitinSville.
Attacked by the Robbers and Shot
in the Back.
Cries for Help Frightened the Men and
They Ran Away.

WHITINsvILL.E. Mass. Feb. l.-Another and
third attempt to burglarize the postofics was
made early this morning by three unknown
men, and also figured in the attempt Of thu
shooting of William Marshall. a young man Of
this town, who was returning from a dfnce.
The story 10 best told by himself. and is as
follows, given this morning to Tho Associ-
ated Press representative: 81 was returning
from whitins Station. after doing escort duty
TO a lady friend. The town CLOCK struck three
when / was opposite the shop Office. / pro-
cecded on my way. and when near the post
office, a man of small stature sncaked around
the corner Of the postofice, and v ith = re-
volver pointed at my head said: up with
your hands. Up with them. now IS soon
as ho had said this. two other men came
around the corner from the pos.ofhce.
II ran into tho middle OF the street, and
seeing tho three men after me, made "a break
for Main street. / was tightly huttoned up
with . heavy ulster. / was unable to run
very fast, and saw / should bs ovartaken. The
man nearest TO me was small, and I turned
around. At tho same time | grabbed tho
hand in which the revolver was held, and
threw nv arn about his neck, whom "A tussle
follLwed. The man fired a shot. and another,
who was within six feet OF both of as. moved
up and, placing his revolver to my back, fred.
81 made cries of Help heip.' which started
the trio running down Main street toward
the po-tofhce.
"My cries were answered BIZ Mr.. Timothy
Regain of Main street" DR.. Eacon xamired
the wound. and proaed for the ball, bat could
not locate IL. The ball enteTe ed near the lower
corner of tho right shoulder, but 1t struck
the bone. which caused il TO change its course.
Tho burglars left in the office two large
cbiseis, a rachel bit. stock and the twist drill
used in boring the hole in the safe. Had she
burglars gained entrances 10 tie safe they
would have been rewarded by finding $3.50,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01

premier OF Belgium during the monetary
conference OF 1892, and whose attitude
was then marked by reserve, has joined
the bi-metalJists.
The recent address OF the English au-
thors to their American brethren issued
blythe society of authors, on the Recent
unpleasantness, - IL still warmly discussed
in literary circles. In fact, the matter
caused so much conflict and comment,
that at one time sir Walter Resant, II
was rumored, intended to withdraw from
the society, owing TO the criticisms OF
the address. 1hs Chronicle thinks II
doubtful IL the address will be sent to
America. Lord.Dunraven was among the
guests of the Prince OF Wales at sandring-
ham this week.
The United States Ambassador, Mr..
Thomas II. Bayprd, started yesterday on
a visit to Lord Galway, at his seat near
Nottingham.
Business at the leading theaters during
the past week fell off somewhat owing to
the death OF Prince Henry of Batter berg
and the only novelty of the week was
the first performance on Thursday Of
s'Fool of the Family" at the Duke Of
York's theater.
The play turned out to be weak and
dire failure.
. Forbes Robinson has abandoned the
idea of a revival of "Othello," at the Ly'
ceum, for a version of Coppee's "Pour Ia
Cournne.p
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
Wants Mortgage Cancelled.

Attorney Edward l.. Cannon, in behalf
of j. b. Gorrnley, appeared refore JUS
tice Stiffness in the appellate division of
the Supreme Court This morning, rnd
as9td Tor a pTeIiminafy Injunction
against Joseph LRyell, Jr. Gormiey. nc
corhing 10 the statement OF his counsel,
bought a liquor store ana liquor license
from Lavell and gave him a mortgage
Oh certain real estate. The plaintiff TO-
asks that rs a license cannot be legally
transferred without the consent of the
city authorities, and as the license was
in the name of the father of Lavcll, the
mortgage may be Cancelled. The plain
tiff was willing, it was stated, to give
back the business il the mortgage was
discharged.
MIR. Mccarthy. attorney for the re-
s%poncent. stated hat Mr.. Lsvell was will
Jog TO transfer the license at any tim to
Mr.. Gormley.
Mr.. Cannon intimated that the party in
whose name the license was held, MIR.
L.avell, ST., was in Ireland. Finally the
case was continued for three weeks
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
Death NOTICES.

Conlcy, John McAdams, Johanna
Damn, Sarah r. McHugh, James
dorsey, Michael McManus, Mary
Ingoldsby, Mary Rogers. Annie 4.
Kimball, Geogre kcG.
CoNLEy-In this city. Jan. 81. John Conley,
aged 20 y,ars.
DANA-In this city, Jan. 81, Sarah p. Dana.
daughter of tho late George and Caroline
ii. Dana.
DoRsEY-In this city. Jan. 81, Michael Dor.
sey, nged 7e years.
INGoLDsBY-In this city, Jan. 81, Mary In.
roldsby, aged 81 years.
KIMBALL-In this city, Jan. 81. George Nc
6raror. son OF Andrew G. aud Barbara +.
KiinbaIl, aged 10 years, 2 months and %
days.
McADAMS-In this CITY. Jan. 81. johanna,
Wits OF james NcAdams. aged % years.
McHUGH-In this city. Jan. 81, James Nc.
Hugh, aged "a years.
McMANUs-In this city, Jan. 81, Mary Me-
Msnus, wife OF the late Michael McManus,
aged 20 years.
RoGERs-1u this city, Jan. 81. Amt f.,
daughter Of james and Bridget Rogers,
aged q years 0 months and I dov
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
Orders Entered.

- The following orders and DEGREES were
entered in TIE appellate division of the
Supreme Court today:
Alexis Menage vs.. Susan u. Menage.
Order entered for respondent to pay Nal
ter l.. Vincent $50 on or before Feb. 8.
Marion =. Dolley VS.. Albert M. Dolley.
Order entered directing respondent to
pay TO Page & Owen, attorneys for petit
~tioncr, "a per week for the support OF
his children.
Mckenna, a decree was entered for por-
ton of estate and Thomas r.. Vance OF
pawtucket appointed commissioner to
sell estate at public auction.
Mary A. O'Brien VS.. Patrick O'Brien.
Order entered directing the respondent
to paw "a a week TO petitioner for the sup
port of his children, and go to Bassett K
Mitchell for petitioners counsel fees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
DELOSS c. WOOD.
Sudden Death of That Estimable Business
Man.

Mr.. Deloss c. Wood died suddenly in
the Washington Park pharmacy last even
ing. Ee bsd been riding and stopped
at the store TO make a purchase. Sickness
overlook him and DIR. Ell. q. Wheeler was
called. but could not save him. Heart fail
ure caused death.
Deceased was born in North Sterling,
Conn. nearly 81 years age. He AFTER
ward went to work in Daaielsou, but
svon came TO P%roviccnce end opened a
hat store at 80 Westminster street. he
was "A member of Whit Cheer Lodge, A.
l.. and A. nj. Calvary Conmandery, X.
r., and the pomhau Club. He was as
much admired socially as in a business
way, which is saying a great deal. Mr..
Wood leaves two sons, Deloss {. Wood, Jr.,
of Wood 4 Watson, being one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
SAVED A DOLLAR.
The Last Couple to Be United Under the
Old Law.

There was-a-marriageAn the-cityieR
istrar's office yesterday afternoon. James
IL. Barker and Miss Mary Kavill being
the contracting ~rarties, and Rev. Joseph
Nj. Hobbs OF 1T. Andrews Church the
officiating clergyman. Whether it was
done for the purpose CT saving a dollar
or not, the happy couple have the sat.s-
faction OF knowing that they are among
the last to get "nitched' under the old
law, for to-day an d hereafter a marriags
license costs % instead of II. The ce,e-
mony was witnessed by Mrs. Eslen aad
Miss Moods. kev. Mr.. Hobbs was pres
ent because he intended to register, as
required by the new law. The bride and
bridegroom are Providence people, and
evidently know how I'D embrace an OPP
portunity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
Special Exercises,

There will be special exercises at the
Randall Square Gospel Mission ne xt
week. The speakers will be as follows:
Sunday, moving, Charles L. Corbett;
afternoon, Rev. II. q. Wesley and MIR.
Albert Green; evening. Deacon George
Mckay; at this service the Y. M. L. A.
praying band will be in attendance; Mon
day evening, Mr.. Frank Mari: Tuesday
evening, Rev. Mrs. L. Fenner; Wednesday
morning, Rev. George IA. Horton of
North Scituate; afternoon, Rev. II. II.
Decker; evening, Rev. +. j. Follansbee;
Thursday, William b. Fairman; Friday,
Rev. A. r.. Paul Of Graniteville, and Sat-
urday, Miss Luama Mcdonald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
LADD 0 SOLD.
II Was Purchased by MarSden j.
Perry for $4,000.

dry goods was auctioned this forenoon
by William IL. Herrick, and the entire
lot was purchased by Marsden j. Perry,
trustee, for s26, 600. by the terms Of sale,
20 per ceent. was paid down and the bal
ance In cash will be paid a week from
today. 1t was considered u great bargain,
although the stock was depleted ONE
what since the assignment. The credi-
tors are understood To be we'll satisfied.
There was present a number of dry goods
men from Boston and other cxies and
there was one bid of S25. 600. The proceed
ings lasted about 40 minutes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
BRIEF LOCALS.

According TO the records. Peter Lalime
has attached Ida Il. Colwell, ct al.
The railroad committee was to go out
at 2 p. m today, but the weather prevent
cd, so the meeting was postponed.
The cellar of Hugh Mcconnell, at 100
Knowles street, was broken into LAST
night and a lot of tools were stolen.
There was a special sitting of the Myr-
tie Whist Gu in Valentine Hall last
evening and it was a great success. The
highest scores were: Mrs. j. w. Henry,
"A; Mrs. r. f. Sturdy, 80; Mrs. IL. NJ.
Baker, 80; Mrs. B. Lewis, 81; Spencer b.
Hopkins, Al; l.. z. Drake, 38; j. w.
Henry, 81; William Blakeley, "a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
MOVED THIRTEEN FEET.
Another Unsuccessful Effort to Rescue
Steamer ST. Paul.

NEW YORK, Feb. .1.-The position OF
the stranded steamer, st. Paul, remains
unchanged. The wind this morning lie
from the northeast, the weather is quite
thick and there is quite a swell In thes sea.
At 9:15 preparations were being made to
pull on the steamer at this nigh tide,
and it Is hoped that some progress will be
made toward floating her. ~
Captain Mulligan OF tho Monmouth
Beach life saving station reports that
the tugs made an effort to pull of the
ct. Paul this morning and succeeded In
moving her about - ieet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
WHARF PROPERTY BOUGHT.
The New York, New Haven & Hartford's
Newrort Purchase.

NEWPORT, r.. l., Fob. 1.-The New York.
New Haven & Hartford Railroad has pnr-
chased the wharf property adjoining the Old
Colony steamboat wharye' here. The COM
pany will increase their repair shop plant on
the new land. and will also enlarge their
docking capacity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01

can representative delegations in Congress
cannot be mucn OF nm encouraging sign
TO the new and names silver party. lhe
p%ortunitm, seek the cooperation of lead
ing nations in the coinage of silver, and
will, meantime, aim to maintain the in
tegrity OF business affairs and the honor
OF the country by the maintenance OF
every dollar OF money in the hand of the
people without depreciation at its full
face value.p
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
Court Washinginn,s Ball.

One OF the most pleasing East Provi-
dence events this season was the comLli-
mentary ball given by Court Washington,
No. ". Il. of A., in the town hail last
evening. Following was the committee
Of arrangements: Dennis Mccarthy,
John j. Coutanche, David Ii. Mccarthy,
NJ. Il. O'Driscoll. James Mulkn; floor
director, William j. QcMonahah; assist
ant David II. McCerthy; aids, Patrick o..
Kesrns, Thomas Crostan, George Crostan,
John Mccarthy, Cornelius Corners, q. A.
Walsh, Il. M. S. Murphy, Joseph j..
Trainer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
Registers in Insolvency.

The following registers in insolvency
were appointed by the appellate division
OF the Supreme Court this afternoon In
accordance with the provisions OF the in-
solvepcy laws which went into effect to-
dsy: Lorin NJ. Cook for Providence
County; Benjamin NJ. Bosworth for bris-
toll County; Darius Baker for Newport
County; G. }. Arms for Kent county;
ID. 3. Baker for Washington County.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
Drowned In an Oil Tank.

s~rEUBEsvILLE, o., Feb. 1.-Two mon were
orcwaed ia an oil tank 80 Knoxville. in this
county. yesterday afternoon. Chaclas I'd.
Winston. aged q, was on the tank sSimming
something out OF the oil. when he was ever.
come by the fumes aud fell in. James n ckl,
an oil well d%riIler. tried TO rescue him, and
both were drowned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
UneXpected ASSIGNMENT.

The William A. Harris steam Engine
Company has assigned to Augustus D.
Boufn and Frederick A.. Harris. The LA
bilities are said TO be at out sea, 600, a
mortgage on the plant a. fark and Prom
enade streets stanaing for J3i, 900. rte
assets, it Is thought. will amount to
500, 900. The need Of ioady money, how
ever, caused the assignment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
A Popular Fireman.

Lieutenant Daniel A. Nicho's of Hose
10 WIS fHvfred 10 ffCse TT mouse, his
old bone. last evening, where he found
many friends awaiting him. Captain Nc
Neal, on behalf OF the membors OF Hose
2, and Protective ], presented him a
handsome onxy clock AID ornament.
Then MIR. ktleuger, on behalf OF the
Richmond street Indians, presented him
a shaving set and scslping knife. Lier-
tenant Nichols was recently promoted and
transferred.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
SUNDAY Skating at The Park.

This morning Mayor McGuinness took
the initiative in something which will en-
dear him TO the hearts Of many a lad and
laasie by arranging for Sunday skating at
Roger Williams Park. He consulted the
park commissioners, who were willing,
IL police protection could be bad. Chief
Baker was consulted and he agreed TO
furnish n detail, go tomorrow or any other
sunday when there Is ice 10 skate on
everybody will be permitted TO skate on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
Trial P%OstrOned.

The case of State VS.. certain gambling
instruments, which was on the calendar
In this division today, was continued for
one week. The implements we're taken
from a gambling establishment alleged
have been run by Frank Dillon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
Suit Against a Pawtucket Corporation.

John r. Merson of Pawtucket has
brought suit against the Slater Cotton
Company TO recover $500 for injuries to
one Of his hands caused, 1t is alleged, by
defective machinery, used by the COM
pany in its mill in which the plaintiff
was employed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
Charges Not Sustained.

The charges preferred against night pa
trolman William r.. O'Brien of the Plain
street station, by Thomas Dorsey were
no sustained by the committee ON police
at the hearing yesterday afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
JencKenSvfIre Cotton VIII VIII Sfart.e

w%ooNsocKET. Feb, L-Tno Jeuckensvilie
Cotton Mil. which has been idlo for some
time, viii be started shout February u 10y
John L. Damn. formcriv Of the Saxon worsted
Mill at Olney willie. II will make fine worstod
goods. and employ as hands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
Judgment for the Plaintiff.

Judgment was given George w. Hoes
and wife against Bessie Mills for ;67 bal
ance due on BOOK account. The defend
ant boarded at the home of the plaintiff
ara did not offer any defense in the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL SCHOOL
G3 Snow. Street.

Third quarter opens Feb. Q. New classes
formed. Boys under the instruction Of ex-
perienced men. No waste of time in needless
routine. Rapid progress. Call or send for
catalogue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01

Ex. 2lOi. Robert +. J. whipple vs.. N. Y. N.
n. g. II. Railroad Company.
j. T. W. 20. HGniey HoSe a Company vs..
Thomas Grimes. administrator
j. T.. ". 100. Hanley Hoye q Company vs..
James McGnle ct al.
Ia. 1850. Dennis cronis, az, W.. Elisabeth
A. Holland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01

Common Pleas Division.1
1850. Grovani Rocco W. Hebron Muaufac-
turing Company. Attorpeys--Gsnnop a.
Quinn for plaintiff: Bassett 81 Mitchell for
defendant.
1883. Edward Y. Page vs.. Josiin Manufac.
turing Company.
e3i5. Leopold Masell va. Protective Mutual
Fire Insurance Comanpy. Attornoys-J. ".
Hogan for plaintiff c.. l.. Kneeland for do.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01

WASHINGTON, Fob. ]. - For Maine, New
Hampshire ana v~ermont-Rain OF snow to-
night and Sunday: warmer tonight; southerly
winds. oecoming northwestorlv.
For Massachusetts,, Rhode Island and Con-
n~ecticut-Raln tonight and Sunday: warmer
tonight; southeasterly winds, becoming south
westerly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01

TO-DAY. FEB. I. =
varometer and Thermometer from the City Engi-
neer's department weather bureau at . a III Ia
rometer ieaueed to a sea level:
TnRRMoMErsR BARoMrrEa
To-Day ............-Ss VV So.Oo
Yesterday. ......... .2a0 3I
aLe day is 10 hours and 2 minutes long.