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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
NOT EXCLUSIVE.
Important Decision in Regard to
Prosecutions.
The Powers Delegated 10 Officials are
Simply Supplementary.

The opinion Of the Appellate Court in the
case of State vs.. William a. Woodmansee was
filed today, and the opinion very fully deals
with the matter of bringing complaints for
offences enumerated i'm section % Of chapter
2sl, General Laws, II. /. The defendant was
arrested on complaint made by his wife on
charge of non-support, and his counsel
maintained that the chief Of police or over
seer of tho poor Of Sny town, or such officer ss
the Town Council Of any town or the City
Council of any city may appoint for the pur-
pose, rs provided in section % Of the same
chapter, were the only parties that could
bring complaint for non-support.
After reviewing the case tho court decides
that the authority to make complaint for the
offences enumerated in section %, rs given
in section 25, Is not exclusive. Tho court is
rather inclined TO think that the authority
conferred upon certain officers is intended
to be supplementary 90 that Of private com
pleinant 20 make sure that complaint should
be male IL tho public interests should require
IL, even though no private person should be
sufficiently interested 10 undertake the prose.
cution.
woodmausoe, though a resident Of Johns.
ton, was tried in the District Court in this
city, as his counsel is judge Of the Eighth
District Court. Woodmansee was found
guilty in the lower court and sentenced TO six
months in the county Jail and he may now
have 10 serve his sentence. The defendant
and mis- wife have had disputes and divorce
PROCEEDINGS h.E1 e-.. -tfrrr- rrrrirr rUr=
alteration
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01

The last item of 7,1lO, 900 on the water
debt is included in the amount immedi-
stely above it SO that the actual net
debt at the present time IS S6, 123, $50.
This is an increase of s1s4,s77 over that of
1895. and an increase for the last two
ears of S631 ,243.
Receipts from franchises for year ending
Sept. 80. 1896: Providence Gas Co., SIS
549.39; Narragansett Electric Light Co..
si3,5l0.67; Union Railroad Co. and Provi-
dence Cable Tramway Co., S27, ,225.l1;
Providence Telephone Co., S2sl.6O;
total, S62, ,lO6.77.
Estimated income for year 1867:
Tax OF 1896, s2,s74, ,s36. 25; from all other
sources- s126, 62a o0 total 6ef 81 81. 255 s255.
The total valuation is S174, 232, 500, and
the amount of tax to be raised,a at the
rate OF sl6.5O on the $1,000 is sc, S74, S36. .25.
The water works construction account
to Oct. !, 1896, amounted to S6, 630, 7s3. SO.
In year lS95-96 income from water rents,
etc. was S5l1, 1850; cost OF mainten-
ance CSC, O,575.os; interest on water loans
s3i2, 1881; surplus over maintenance
and interest, $S9, 9,0is.51.
Mr.. Granger calls attention to the fact
that the debt might be mucn larger than
it is, and that the city bonds would still
be marketable. For instance, the New
York law, which is taken as a criterion
In bond matters, provides that the saw
ings banks of that State may invest in
the bonds of any city the net indebted
ness of which does not exceed seven per
cent Of its total valuation. Seven Der
cent of the total valuation OF Providence
at the present time is Sl2, 1856, ,275. The
net debt Ia Sc 123 ESQ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
Widdup Taken Into Gus
tOdy on COry'S Charge.
Is Accused of Assault With a
Dangerous Weapon.
Outcome OF an Occurrence In a
WeybOsset Street Music Store.

Last Wednesday afternoon Zephaniah
Cory, As he says, thought that his last day
had come. AT any rate Samuel NJ. Wild
dup, general manager of the Kimhali
Music Company, which has waro rooms
on Wey bosset street, opposite the Benofi-
cent Congregational Church, was arrested
at his home on Bassett street this morn
ing by ::Patrolmsn O'Neill and was ar
raigned before Judge Sweetland in the
Sixth District Court on q charge OF max
ing an assault on Zephaniah T.. Cory
with dangerous weapon, to wit, a rife.
Mr.. widdup pleaded not guilty ana was
held until. Friday for trial in the sum OF
1000. George A. Rice became his bondsmsn.
Mr.. Rice of the firm was seen this morn
ing and said that since Feb. / all Of the
stock or the company has been in his
control, as ne holds bill OF sale. Since
that time, and until few months ago
Mr.. Cory was in Mr.. Rice's employ at a
salary OF s2b per week and q commission
on all over certain amount OF goods sold.
MIR. Rice also states that last August
he discharged Mr.. Cory and that the
fes'"A Woo osSSo5tco W as
general manager OF the floor, and since
then Mr.. Cory has been tue source OF
much annoyance to the firm, by walking
into the store, and taking the mum bers OF
instruments, which Mr.. Rice claims was
done for the purpose of injuring the
trade of the company. That was not all,
for, according to Mr.. Rice, Cory has
bothered him from tiue to time with
writs Notwithstanding the fact that he
had advanced Cory money when he was
In difficult straits. Mr.. Cory had been
told to keep out Of the store but had
but he failed to do SO and last
Wednesday went in while MIR. widdup
was dressing ons OF the display windows.
Mr.. Widdup told Mr.. Cory to go out,
the latter paid no heed to the order
and then Mr.. widdup stepped from the
window. Cory started for the door. The
cause of Cory doing so is supposed to be
that Mr.. Widdup had ia his hand an
empty rife which had been on exhibition
in the window. Cory claims that wid- |
CUP made use of the remark "You get |
out or Pll blow hole through you." |
Mr.. Widdup says he made use OF no such |
language.
Cory has been for many years connected
with the music trade of this Stat g and
at one time was O mem Der of one of the
leading firms.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
When Their Engine Was Run
Down by Locomotive.
bennett Was Hurled From Seat and
Instantly Killed.
Stevens fingered Only Few Minutes.
Hire Engine Torn to Pieces.

EVERETT, Mass, Dec. 1. 1.-Eugineer
bennett of the fire department OF this
city, was instantly killed and l.. Walter
stevens was badly hurt while responding
to an alarm of fire hero this morning
lhe fre engine was struck by locomo
tive as 1t was crossing the railroad track.
and was carried a hundred feet down tho
track. bennett and Stevens were thrown
from their positions. bennett being in
stantly killed.
Stevens was taken into nearoy drug
store, where he died a few mfnutea
later. The engine, drawn by powerful
horses, was tearing along Main street
and was cnly a short distance fr ON the
rsiiroad crossing when the gates went
down as The Lynn express came in sight
down the track. Ihu locomotive struck
the engine, rolling 1t oyer and tearing 1t
to pieces as 1t bumped along. Both driver
and engineer were thrown violently to
the ground. bennett was dead when
help reached him. Stevens was breath.
ing. but unconscious and be died with
out having recovered sensibility.
later dispatch says Stevens 10 not
dead but Is in dying condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
Brakeman Thrown Down an
Embankment and Killed.
Several Other Members Of the Train
Crew Severely Hurt.
Wreck Caused Heaviest Loss In the
History Of Northern Pacific Road.

HELENA, Mont, Dec. IA freight
train of 80 cars loaded with lumber and
shingles going West got beyond control
on heavy grade east OF The Mullen tun-
mel on the Northern Pacific road yester-
day evening and ran away. Twenty-six
cars. were scattered along a distance OF
eight miles, whore the engine left the
track. Ed Jsrbeau, head brakeman, was
thrown down an embankment with sew
eral cars and was killed. Fireman Young
jumped and escaped with a broken collar
tone, severe scalp wounds and other in-
Juries. Engineer John Flynn's leg was
broken and besides he sustained internal
injuries. Conductor John McBean's
thigh ia broken, his back wrenched and
his shoulder thrown out of Joint.
For distance of eight miles the track
Is badly torn up and II will be as hours
before the damage is repaired. In the
meantime through trains ara sent around
by the way Of Butte. II 10 the worst
wreck ever known on the Northern Paci-
fic railway in the point OF damage to
track and rolling stock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
TALKED ABOUT.

The Florists and Gardeners Club concerts
will begin in Infantry Hall this evening
interesting exhibitions of hypnotism are
given every evening in Music Hall by Profess
sor Carpenter.
The fremen's annual concert and ball will
take place in Infantry Hall, February T.
Reeves American Band has been engaged
Arms Methods and Events in Indian War
fare" will be the subject of Rev. George NJ
Bodge's paper before the Historical Society
this evening.
The seventh anniversary of RethaHF Gessei
Mission will be celebrated this evening at 90
South Main street. Several pastors of this
city will make short addresses.
The fifth anniversary of the Germania Club
will be celebrated this evening There is to
be reception at o'clock, followed by a
musical and literary entertainment.
Major John McCrudden was reelected ma
jor of the Second Regiment, II. l. NJ, at a
meeting Of the line officers held in the armory
on Westminster street la st evening.
A large audience enjoyed the illustratei
lecture by Robert Harper Of London in the
old Cranston Street Baptist Church last even.
ing The subject was Around the World in a
Man-of- War"
The Providence women's Foreign Mission
AIRY Society will hold its annual meeting next
Friday in the Broad street Baptist Church,
Central Falls beginning at 2:30 p. m. Mrs.
N. NJ. Waterbury of Boston will make an ad.
dress.
Cadet Isaac Croker of the Universalist Ca
diets fell down the front stairs of Valentine
Hall last evening after the prize drill, but
fortunately he was not seriously hurt The
prize drill under the direction Of Major La
key, was won by Sergeant Williams of Com
pany A, and Sergeant Parker Of Company G..
The prizes were silver medals.
At 3 o'clock this afternoon there was n pub
lie hearing before the Council committee on
railroads on The petition Of the New York,
New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
to place n spur track in Aliens avenue. The
track is merely for the convenience OF the
American Screw Companys freight business
and there was no objection.
Captain william n. johnson. n veteran Of
the Providence Fire department, celebrated
the sOth anniversary OF his freman's life
and the birthday Of Hose Company No. Is Of
which he Is the superior officer, in the fire
station at Washington Park last evening. Tho
ighDprhood was out i'm force 10 participate |
IN thsfestivites, which included n chowdsr |
and n musical program A stuffet turkey
was n present received from Hose Company |
NO. 10, IN honor Of the double event. Among |
q me guests present were Fire Commissioners |
n. Luther and Dexter Gorton. Alderman. |
slect James y. Freeman, Councilmen Miner |
Hhiteley, Leonard and Trask.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIEy.

The pope is asked to canonize Joan OF
Arc.
Rebels in Uruguay seem to be gainins
ground.
German Centrists will fight the naval
estimate.
Rev oliver Crane, d. D., LII. D.. died
in Boston.
The revised treaty between Japan and
Germany is defective.
Archbishop Martinelli returned 10
Washington yesterday
Recoil breastworks OF monster spiral
springs have been used effectively be-
hind guns on United States battleships.
At the Democratic city convention
last night al North Adams, Mass. Albert
c. Houghton was unanimously renom-
mated for mayor.
Joseph Parry, aged 3s, was struck and
Instantly killed last night by the Harlem
express on the Consolidated road at
Fittsfield. Mass. He was walking the
tracks.
The funeral OF the Danish minister TO
Paris. Count Moltke Huitfeldt, who ex-
pired last week after having suffered
two apoplectio strokes, took place yes
terday In the Church of st. Philippe du
Roule with military honors
Advices received from Madagascar by
the French minister of the colonies.
under date OF Nov. Is, say that the situa-
tion has sensibly improved around An
tanalarivo, and that farming has been
resumed on the road to Tamatative.
The committee work on the appropria-
ton bills began yesterday. Messrs.
Bingham. Hemingway and Mccall. con-
stitutlng the subcommittee on the legis-
lstive. executive and judicial appropria-
tion bills. met at the committee room at
o'clock and began work on that bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
A DAUGHTERS VICTORY.
Appellate Court Partially Confirms Jury's
Verdict.

The Appellate Court today decided that Su.
san Smith, who was awarded $4,000 for SER
vices rendered her father. John Smith, by a
jury in the common pleas division OF the Su-
preme Court, must consent TO a reduction OF
the verdict to slO00 or the defendant may
have new trial. On May 4, 1889, her father
promised Susan that if she did not marry and
remained at home and took care of her mother
he would do well by her. The Appellate
Court holds that she cannot recover anything
previous to the time that promise was made,
though she had done work in her fathers
home Susan claims that her father, instead
of providing for her, married after her
mothers death. rs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01

Lowell, Mass. Dec. Rev. William
A. Bartlett OF Chicago was last night in
stalled as pastor of the Kirk Street Con-
gregational church. The sermon was
preached by his father. Rev Dr. s. c.
Bartlett OF Hanover. ~. H.. the former
president OF Dartmouth college. Rev.
G. l.. Morgan OF Jamaica Plain made the
Installing prayer Rev. Dr. j. l.. Barton
of Boston the charge to the pastor. Rev.
Dr. G. A. Dickinson Of Boston the chargs
To the people. while Rev. w. u. Leland
OF Lowell extended the right hand Of
fellowship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
SUITS AGAINST CITY.
Catherine Conley and c. L. welch Seek
$4,000 Damages Each.

Attorney Jacob W. Mathewson today issued
two writs against the city of Providence for
damages aggregating $4,000. The clients Of
Attorney Mathewson were injured on public
highways of this city. One Of the parties
bringing suit IS Catherine Conley. and ,he
claims she fell into hole ON oxford street
that was carelessly left unguarded and sus.
tanned a compound fracture Of the leg. G. L.
Welch was also injured by falling into hole
on highway and he, like the Conley woman,
wants 5000 for serious injuries received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
Divorce Docket Next Week.

The docket OF uncontested petitions for d.
vorce will be in order on next Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday, and on no other day, un-
I'll further notice by the Appellate Court
There are large number Of petitions 10 be
heard Mt that time, for, as usual, the great
majority Of the respondents in the divorce
petitions that are pending have decided TO
mako no opposition To the dissolution Of thu
matrimonial copartnership so earnestly
sought by one party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
Roosevelt Would Re JTmpfra

Boston, Dec. 1.-Police Commissioner
Theodore Roosevelt of New York was
asked last night if he would be in favor
OF permitting the Corbett- -Fitzsimmons
Tight TO be pulled off in New York. and
he refused to answer, further than To
state that he must hear all the arguments
pro and con before he would make any
decision He stated very positively.
however, that if the contest should take
place in New York he would be the sole
umpire
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
Sold His Employers Lumber.

Gilbert Thornton, colored, who few day,
ago was arrested and fined for receiving
stolen goods, was again arrested today on a
charge Of stealing lumber from II. ". Grim.
wood. Thornton has bceu employed by Mr..
Grimwood as n teamster, and day or two
ago he dumped n lot Of lumber while going
from the depot 60 the lumber yard. He AZ.
terwerd disposed Of it for $40.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
He Was Released.

young man who has been disposing of
"oriedo" watches to unsuspecting persons ~
gold watches was taken into Gus ody today by
patrolnen Toole and Clarke ana marched
the city hall, where the fellow showed a re-
ceipt for the goods which he had in his
possession. He was DISCHARGED
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
We SAID We WOULD DO IT,
AND We WILL"
II Is The Price,
Combined with Quality,
That Does II.
Only q Pianos Left
AND a FEW ORGANS.

These must all positively be sold
WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS.
Call early or you will miss the opportu-
nifty of a life time to secure one OF our
great Piano Bargains. Such instruments
as ar <soinN in our sacrifc, sale can never
again be obtained from within one hun
dred dollars OF the price we are now SELL
ing them. call will convince you.
Our new goods are coming in daily and
they are the finest lot ever exhibited
in this state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01

Sacramento. Cal, Dec. Final re-
turns from Santa Clara county. COM
pletlng the state returns. show that
Martin, Bryan elector. has defeated
Flint. Mckinley elector. by 4s2. This
gives Mckinley electors from Cali
fornia and BryanL l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
Hanged Himself In HI. Harm.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 1.-James Marston
OF Brownheld, "a years old, committed
suicide by hanging himself in the barn
early yesterday morning. Ill health was
the cause of the deed. Marston was mar
ried and very well TO do
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
School Committee to Organize.

The school committee will meet this
evening at O'Clock in tho High School huild.
ing FOR organization. President Walter II.
Barney and Secretary Henry b. Rose win 10
reelected. There are no new membera
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
Change in Quarters.

The Seven Sutherland Sisters have moved
from their old place above Mathewson street
20 new and livery pleasantly located psrlors AT
2i Westminster street. where they will be
ON exhibition daily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01

DIR. and Mrs. p. G.. Pollock of Pottsville. Pa,
are visiting Mr.. II. @. Samuels Of the Bon
Ton in this city. Mrs. Pollock has but re-
Gently changed her name. The Doctor and his
wife leave for their home after this, the last
visit OF their bridal tour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
The Kimhall Piano Has No Superior,

Buy direct of the manufacturer and
save retailers profits. Our warranty Is
backed by millions of dollars.
--Kimball Pianos used by all leading mu-
sicians. Music teachers and anyone
interested in the purchase of a piano are
invited to call and examine our stock.
A full line OF self playing Pianos and
Symphony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
THE CITY DEBT.
Statement Made by Treas
urer Granger.
ItShOwS anIncreaSe of 1884,
877 Over a Year Ago.
The City Has a Wide Margin in Its
Favor With Bond Buyers.

City Treasurer Granger has today issued
a statement relative to the municipal
finances for the fiscal year ending Sept.
80, 1896.
The statement OF the bonded and float
Ing debts and the sinking fund, toget her
with corresponding figures for 1895 and
1894, 10 as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
Uruguay's Revoiution Crushed

Montevideo, Dec. 1.-The government
troops have defeated the rebels near
Capilla- -Barrico. and the revolutionists
are believed to be completely demoral-
lied.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
Now RaIlway stntLon Dor wn.hinnto

Washington, Dec. IA movement is
well under way looking TO the erection
III Washington of one OF the finest rail-
way terminal stations in the country.
TO be used by the Pennsylvania, the
Chesapeake and Ohio aad the Southern
railroad companies. Ii is expected that
the station and the buildings which are
comprised in the plan will involve the
expenditure Of several millisns Of dollars.
All railroads whose lines enter Washing
ton. or which may later desire 20 enter.
with the exception OF the Baltimore and
Ohio. Will be accorded equal privilege
with it's owners. / ssident ingalls, OF
the thsseHpoaKe and Ohio said yesterday
that a general plan for connections had
been agreed on. which provided for the
elimination Of all grade crossings
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
Steamship Rates Advanced.

New York, Dec. To-day the agree
ment entered into last month in London
by all great transatlantic steamship
companies goes into effect, and as a cons
sequence rates will be advanced from
$40 to SIS. All the lines are parties 10
the contract, and by the advance In
rates, the abolition Of commissions paid
To agencies and the lengthening of the
summer season, hope TO divide an extra
l,OOO,OO0 or $1,000 900 between them. In
past years the summer season included
out three months-May. June and July.
NOW II is proposed TO extend Il so as to
include the months OF April. May, June.
July, August and September. Then the
AZ per cent reduction allowed TO passen-
gers buying excursion tickets is abol-
ished. 1t was formerly possible for a
passenger to buy an excursion ticket TO
Europe on the American line for si20
NOW the lowest rate obtainable is $50
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01
Winter Term.
Pastor Installed at Lowell.

Bryant g. Stratton Business College and
'horthand School begins December 1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-01

CREATE the impression Of
strenRth and OF soundness.
People at least feel that those who
keep their nam 90 before the public
by using THK NKws are solid and
substantial.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-05-29
SHERIFF,s TAX SALES.

DY virtue of TAX EXECUTIONS to
ID me directed, and in conformity to an
act of the general assembly, approved
December "a, 1887, and amendments there
to, passed and approved, will expose to
public sale, in front ofthe COURT HOUSE
OF YORK COUNTY, during the legal
hours of sale, on the FIRST MONDAY
IN JUNE, next, being the lst day OF
JUNE, 1895, the following described real
estate and personal property, to satisfy
taxes, penalties and costs, due by tax
payers named, for the fiscal year COM
mencing November 1st, 1894, t0-wit:
The CASTOR Mineral company. Seven
hundred and twenty-three acres and one
building in Broad River township,
bounded on the north by lands of Miss
Mary Whitesides, on the west by lands OF
John McGilfillen, on the south by lands
of John Wylie, deceased, Frank Scoggins
and others. Taxes, penalties and costs,
$3.50.
Jim Mcknight. One lot and one build
ing in the town of Yorkville. Bounded
by lots of James Mcknight and Dan
Bratton on the north DR.. White on the
east; Allen White on the south Ned
Wheeler on the west. Taxes, penalties
and costs, E.37.
j. C. Jackson. One bay horse, seven
years old, named Sam; one grey horse,
fifteen years old, named Charlie; one SOW
and five shoats. Levied ON for taxes for
the year 1S9l-'R and for the year l894-'95.
Taxes, penalties and costs, for 1922,
2l:5l. For ls94-s5, s23.95. Total, s45.46.
ls'"s-fAsni E. 4. CRAWFORD, s. y.o.
May1 SO f5t