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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
TALKED ABOUT.

"skotching in the Shakespeare Country"
will be the subject Of Mr.. W. Staples
Brownies address at the Art Club this even
ing.
Mrs. Anna Gsrlin Spencer and Harry Ly.
man Koopman, A. NJ, discussed the works
Of Chauccr and Moore in the Bell Stree;
Chspol last evening.
Mr.. j. W. Sargent will read a paper en-
titled "Steam Engines nj the meeting Of
the Association Of Stationary Engineers thi,
evening mt l2S North Main street.
The Sunday School children Of the Jackson
Avenu, Baptist Chspei gave an interesting
entertainment last evening, entitled AN
Abraham Lincoln Festival"
tTbe regular Sunday night free meeting at
Casino Hall, e55 Westminster strsst,will occur
sunday evening as usual under the auspices
of the Peoples Union. Subject: The Irwin
ciblc Money Power OF Unit-d Labor, by
Colonel G. q Bay.or.
Ths 10th annual meeting tf The Providence
Charitable Fuel Society was held last evening
in the office ,f the Pomroy Coal Company on
weybo set street Reports detailing the
: andiag and work 81 the soci''y were pre-
sent'd and officers sers slecte>-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
Swan Point Road Matter
to Be Revived.
What the Plan, if Carried Out,
Would Bring About.
Argument of Those Who Advocate
Abandonment of Old Road.

The old question OF abandoning the old
Swan Point road, now Rocnam bea u
avenue, was alluded to in city hall this
forenoon during O discussion of the gen.
eral topic OF abandonment Of highways
by town and city, with special reference
to Durfee street.
1t was stated that an effort is soon to
be made to have the Swan Point road
closed up from the Blackstone boulevard
to the city line.
For the greater part OF its distance be-
tween these two points the road lies be-
tween two large tracts of land owned by
the Swan Point Cemetery Associa at on, that
on the east being the burying ground.
That on the west was purchased a good
many years ago for burial purposes, but
has not yet been so disposed Of.
The western tract, which was formerly
farm land in the town of North Provi-
dence, was purchased by the Swan Point
Association from the Perry estates, Mrs.
II. Ormsley and S. Smith. 1t contains
3, ,529, ,52i square feet. The area OF the cem-
etery proper, on the east side of the road,
Is 2, 59l, $40 squafe feet.
The first part of this road, that is the
portion extending from North Main
street over the hills TO the brook which
crosses the Butler Hospital property, WAS
laid cut In 1856, and the layout was COM
pleted to what is now the Pawtucket
line in 1873, SO for nearly two centuries
it has been one OF the principal highways
between this city snd northern portions
of the State.
The part TO which the talk OF abandon
ment refers. that 10, from the Boulevard
to the city line, is little less than mile
in length.
The argument of those who want the
road abandoned Is that the boulevard, is
now sufficient to ccommodate all OF the
travel, and is so much more convenient
to,tbe public that the closing Of the older
pike,woulo not interfere with any rights
or privileges.
For the accommodation Of Pawtt sSet
1t is proposed to cut street through
from the boulevard to Riverside cemetery
and have il run almost east and west, and
practically coincide with the city line.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
Strong Resolution Adopted at
Last Session.
President Has Full Power to Re-
open the Negotiations.
Looting to the Annexation OF the
Islands to the United States.

WAsBINGToN. Nov. 2S-Mr. Francis
NJ. Hatch, tho representative from Hawaii
10 the United States, has returned to the
city after long absence. The minister
was asked for an interview on the pros
psct OF a renewal, during the incoming ad-
ministrstiop, of steps for the annexation
OF Hawaii to the United States. Mr..
Hatcn declined to talk on the subject. but
referred his questioner 10 the following
res luton passed by the Legislature Of
Hawaii in May last, show ing the atti-
t.de OF Is government on the subject.
"Whereas il has heretofore been the an
nounced policy both OF he provisional
government ana of the Republic OF
Hawaii TO advocate the annexat ion OF
the Hawaiian Islands to the United
statcs OF America. and whereas the Leg
i'ature OF theRepub blc of Hawaii Is now in
regular session assembled. and will soon
adjourn for a considerable period, ard
whereas 1t Is fitting thst the elected rep
resentatives of the people should place
themselves on record as to the present
state af feeling among themselves and
Ou thls suoySSts De ~
Resolved by the Senate and House,
that the Legislature OF the Republic OF
Hawaii continues 10 be, as heretofore
firmly and stesdfsstly in favor of the an
nexation OF the Hawaiian Islands to the
United States of America, and In advo-
Ing sucn policy they fee assured that
,hey are expressing not only their own
sentiments, bat tnose of the voters OF
the Rcpublic."
In this connection II will be recalled
that just before the close of the last ad-
mi1istration Secretary OF State Foster
negc. lated 'tresty with a commission
from Hawaii for the annexation of tnat
country TO the United States. 1t was sent
To the Senate by President Harrison, but
was nnt acted on during his administra-
tion. After President Cleveland came in
Ia office and before the Senate had dis
posed OF the treaty, the former Withdrew
IL. The document not saving been rati-
fled by this government nothing was
done by the Hawaii'ns. The lie & gislature
OF Hswsii will not meet again for some
time. II Is understood, however, that
tho President u that country has the
power should he deem IL oxpedient at any
time to reopen negotiations with tho
United States for treaty looking to an
pexatlon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
MeSSrS. Miller & Vaughan
Shut Up Office.
Many Applications for Lease
of Their Quarters.
Will Not Be Considered, However,
Until After December 1.

Miller & Vaughan, the bankers and
brokers, who recently made an sssign-
ment to James M. Scott, went out OF &C.
tive business today. For some time 1t
looked as IL 1t might be possible fer the
firm to continue In business under q
plan OF settlement acceptable to the cred
itors, but this now appears as forlorn
hope, and, asa result, the stock wire
has been taken out and the mem bers Of
the firm are preparing to remove from
the quarters that they have occupied for
80 long.
Already there have been several appli-
cations for the lease OF the office and the
purchase of the furniture, but the Ma
tionsl Exchange Bank, which controls
the matter, has decided TO take no steps
until December 1, when the various
propositions will be considered. There is
no doubt, however, that the office will
soon oe reopened by some other nrm of
bankers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
A Much Wanted Taunton,
Mass, Criminal.
What He Did After Jumping
From a Train.
Was Visitor Here While the Police
Looked for HIM.

TAUNTON, Mass, Nov. 2S.-sambrii
Harris, alias Si7;on Harris, a Hebrew
who escaped from Deputy Sheriff Falvey
b. jumping from train at North Cal-
YER, after he had been arrested on q
charge OF horse stealing. dismantliug a
church end committing bigamy, arrived
here this morning from Cleveland, o.,
where he had been re-arrested. Deputy
Sheriff Leonard OF Taunton and otfissr
Lettimy brought the man TO this CITY.
Harris, when seen by press reprsso
tative, said that he did not dis mantle the
church, as charged, but that he bous mt
the church furniture and other property
found In his possession from a fsrmsi
named Horace Leonard. Harris told
how he escaped on the train. lie said
although he was handicapped he dropped
from the window while the train was
goi 40 miles an hour. From North
Carver he swan to Swanses, thence GO
ing to East Providence and New Lon
don. lie had since visited New York,
Toronto, Providence. philadelphia aud
finally Cleveland, where he was REAR
rested. Harris is 40 years old and IL
much wanted by the police In different
parts Of the State. He will probably
be tried here next week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
FIRE in WARR EN-.
John Boylan's Dwelling Destroyed This
Morning.

A small frame dwelling house situated
on Market street, Warren, owned by
John Boylsn, who, with his family occu-
pied il, was practically ruined by tire at
an early hour this morning. 1t was at
O'Clock when Mrs. Boylan, who had
started a fire to prepare breakfast, dis
covered smoke and flame issuing from
the fire board. She gave the alarm TO
her hus Band. who was engaged in hsr-
Messing his horse for trip to Fall River.
MIR. Boylsn ran into the town crying
fire. Miss Mary Merchant, who resides
next TO the Baptist Church, heard his
cries and went tn the church, ana for 20
minutes rang the alarm hell. The Nara.
gansett Hose Company was the first to
respond, but on reaching the scene found
their 9c0 feet OF hose rarely su fiicient for
service. On tho arrival OF No. Ho,e
Company several lengths were added, and
with this one stream the fire was cxtin-
guished. The house was valued at $500.
and Is in sured for 1900. There is n small
insurance on tho furniture, estimated at
q value of 1900. about one half OF which
was saved in a damaged condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
MR.. DAVIS WILL.
Grand Nieces Claim They are En-
titled to Share In Estate.


Alice Mary Peard, Louise Fitzgerald,
and Maude Hope Fitzgerald, grs1d
neices of the late Hon. Thomas Davi, to-
day, through their attorneys, BENJAMIN
N. Inphsm, asked the Appellate Court 10
decide il they could take certain btqutsts
under the will OF Mr.. Davis.
The second clause of tho will referred
to bequeaths $1,000 TO each Of such oil
the daughters "of my deceased sister,
Mrs. Fitzgerald, late of Dublin, Ireland,
as may survive me-" Mrs. Fitzgerald
never had any daughters, but she mad one
son., who had thres daughters, who are
the ones who apply for the legacies, and
ask the court to construe the will SO that
they may obtain the share that wra,
they claim, meant for them, though the
terms OF the will does not SO state. Tie
petition re:ites that MIR. Davis knew
them and that one OF them visited his
homo few years ago. The main point
in tho case is, did the testator intend to
give the property to his grand neices in
stead OF his nieces.
The rcsiduary legstees are Bertha Scott
Davis and Mrs. Maybell Foster. The latter.
through her counsel, Walter b. Vincen.,
urges that there never was a request to
the grandrdsug hters Of Mrs. Fitzgerals,
and that they are entitled to no snare In
Mr.. Davis estate.
There viii be no arguments and the
case was submitted on briefs to tie
court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
Indicted Two Years Ago for
Receiving Stolen Goods.
Was a Member OF the General As
sembly at the Time.
Attorney General Dubois Gave Up Further
Prosecution.

Former Assem- blymsn John Nelson was
today discharged from arrest by Judge
Douglass, who sat in the common pleas
division of the Supreme Court and dis
posed of matters on the motion calendar.
The final chapter in a noted criminal
case was not q very stirring one. and it's
enactment did not take long. The one
independent politician was:arcund the
court house fully an hour beore his
case came up. Counsel went first to Judge
Wilbur's court room, as the latter has
generally all to do with criminal cases,
but Judge Wilbur was apparently weary
OF Criminal matters for he promptly
called the civil calendar and directed
CLERK Webster 10 call the jury in the
first case for trial.
j. Jerome Hahn OF counsel for Mr.. Nell
son was apparently disappointed, and so
was Attoruey-General Du bois, but Judge
Wilbur said the case was down on the
motion calendar and Judge Douglass
would hear 1t.
disrosed of before Judge Douglass the
case of State VS.. John Nelson was reached
and the motion was for the latter's re-
lease frcm arrest.
Mr.. Hahn, in behalf of Nelson briefly
told the old story of the Juror whose re-
ported illness caused the dismissal of
the first jury, Of the demurrer OF the
States attorney, to the plea of once in
jeopardy, the sustaining of the demurrer
by Judge WILDER, the verdict of guilty in
the second trial and the appeal Of the
defendant to the appellate division
OF the Supreme Court. The decision of
the latter overruiing the demurrer, set
ting aside the verdic and giving the At
torney General a reasonable time to
traverse the plea was cited by Mr.. Hahn.
Attorney General Dubois said that
after careful consideration of. the case
since the decision OF last May he had de-
cided that no traverse that he could make
would be effectuhl and he did not now
oppose the motion for Nelson's release
from arrest.
Judge Douglass very promptly said
"the motion is granted"
Nelson was indicted SONS two years
ago for receiving stolen gold, knowing it
to be stolen, at his shop on North Main
street from certain young men employed
In jewelry shops. lie was at the time a
member Of the House Representatives
from this city, and had been very prom.
inent in local politics owing to his in
fuence, or supposed influence. with a
large class of voters I'm the North End.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
A DISTINGUISHED NEGRO.
The Hon. Booker T. Washington WI
Visit Providence.


Visit Providence.
Mr.. Thomas j. Galloway, assistant prin-
cipal Of the Tuskegee tAla bama) Normal
and Industrial Institute. is in town ar
ranging for a meeting which the Hon.
Booker I. Washington, principal of the
institute. will address In Infantry hall
on the night OF Dec. 10. Mr.. Washington,
since mis- notable address at the opening
of the Atlanta Cotton Exposition COM
manded for him the attention of the
whole country as pre-eminent spokes-
man for his race, has been heard in
northern cities and at its last commence
ment Harvard College conferred the hon.
orary degree A. M, upon him
the first instance where a
color man was so distinguished. In
Boston Mr.. Washington has filled halls
to overfiowing with the interest In bis
theme and bis eloquent presentation of
1t. After visiting and thoroughly in
specting the Tuskegee School, the late
General s. c. Armstrong of Hampton
said: "The Tuskegee Normal and In
dustrial Institute, with it's 800 students.
$3.50, 900 worth OF land and buildings, 10
teachers and an annual expense OF 500,
600, so far secured, is a won derful growth
(about.equal to that OF this school about
the same period), and is, l think, the
noblest and grandest work of any
colored man in the land. What COM
pares with 1t in genuine value and power
for good? II Is .on the Hampton plan,
combining labor and study; commands
high respect from both races; flies no
denominations flag, but is thoroughly
and earnestly Christian; is out of debt,
well managed and, organized. 1 earnestly
hope that 1t will have some fixed factors
In it's annual support contributions that
may be annually expected from year to
yesr-this helping Mr.. Washington,
whose time and strength are now too
heavily taxed. Such a man deserves cor
dial assistance. Going from door to dc or
is wearing work. should not good people
consider that he is made of flesh and
blood and unite to see him through, and
fixed forever great light in the Black
Belt of Alabama"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
Detective Sizes Up CIarke'S
Trance Story.
Declares Fugitive Tried to
Sell Stolen Checks.
He Sent Them Back When He Found
That He Couldn't Realize.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2s.-Detective
CowIes of New Haven, Conn, has ar
rived here to take charge of ii. Z.
Clarke, who is wanted for stealing $500
from Peck and Bishop, general ticket
agents. He will leave with his prisoner
on Monday. Cowles claims Clarke's story
OF having been afflicted with loss OF
memory Immediately after the commits
zion OF his crime is absurd. After he
fled from New Haven he attempted to
dispose OF the stolen checks but failed.
The following day he sent the checks
that Clarke concocted the story of being
in trance. in the hope of escaping with
q light sentence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
A Lone Burglars Timidity.

Two Intellectual attempts at burglary on
Thanksgiving night have teen reported
to the police. One was at the house OF
DIR. johnson, corner OF Prince and Paint
streets, where n man was ui'covored in
the act OF raising a kitchen window and
was frightened of. The other attempt
wos at the house CT Mrs. Mary Fuller, 80
somerset street, but the intruder was
driven OF by servant girl who found
him trying to pick the lock OF the
back door.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
The Behring Sea Commission.

VICTORIA, b. q. Nov. 2s.-wben the
Behr ng sea commissioners met, Mr..
Peters made an application for an order
TO examine Andrew Is. Lane of Victoria,
witness in the w. p. Sawyer case. No
American consul was present and the
order Ia subject 10 their approval Ruel
Small was appointed ss special examiner
to take evidence on claim.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
AN INJUNCTION GRANTED.
Heck Can Enforce His Lien for Work
Done.

Done.
Judge Stiness today granted an In
junction restraining the sale of certain
property: advertised for sale by Charles
+. whippie and Francis M. Smith. There
was a mortgage on large tra"t OF pro-
psrty, on one lot OF which there now Is a
partially finished house worth $500. A
contractor named Charles Heck built the
house and he finds 1t necessary to avail
himself of the mechanics lien law to get
payment for his work and through his
attorney, Clsreuce A. Aldrich asked for
an Injunction.
1t was shown that the mortgage was for
only 1880 and :he 20 lots other than the
one Mr.. Heck had built the house on were
wsr T. good deal moro than the mort
gage. Mr.. Heck wilishave right to en-
force his claim and be untr ou bled by the
mortgage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
Charged With ENLIGHTENMENT.

George Is. Leonard of Providence, who
has been acting ss sberirs keeper for
the Linton Cardboard Company OF Pew
tucket, was arrested by Detective Hab-
srlln In this city today. II Is charged
that he has cmbezzled property valued
at s7s.77 from the works whsre he wss
stationed. To this, however, he pleaded
not guilty this morning and was held
for trial on December In the sum Of
1000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
HAVE STRUCK OIL.
Mayfield Farmers are Going to Form
Close Corporation.
No Outside Spectators to BE Con-
cerned In Their Venture.

CLEVELAND, U. Nov. 2s.-The farmers
of Mayfield township in this county are
getting excited over the discovery of
petroleum on their, farms. On the farm of
deep and few days ago Is inches OF
petroleum were found on top of the
water. The farmers have decided to form
a stock company among themselves to go
deep for oil. They say they will not ad-
init any outside spectators.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
The Big Storm In the Dakotas.

st. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 2s.-k special
from Grass Forks, MD, says: The storm
which commenced here Yesterday has
proven the worst in this city for FIVE
years. Railroads are practically blocked.
The snow is drifting and travel on the
roads Is almost impossible. Business is
practically suspended here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
Infant Smoihered to Death.

The two weeks old child Of Luke Digney,
who lives NJ 155 Fountain street, Pawtucket
was killed by beip g smothercd some time last
night. The infant slcps with the m other and
when she awoke this morning the little one
was dead The medical examiner decided
that death was accidental.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
POLICE AND DISTRICT COURTS,
Not Very Heavy Grlst Went Through
the Hopper Today,

In the sixth District Court this morning
Richard Kavanaugh aod Joseph Corrigan
were each sentenced for six months on con-
victions of being common drunkards.
The trial ~ Fannie Mac gio, colored, on the
charge Of being common night walker was
continued until Tuesday bail 500.
In the police court this morning Joseph
Fisher, Thomas Poland, Charles Phillips,
Patr ok Guncheon and Frank Radigan were
fined seven dollars each for revcling on Eddy
street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
Divorce Petition Amended.

BY consent OF counsel for respondent,
Mary A. Ward wns allowed TO amend her
petition for divorce against ber husband,
Thomas Ward, by rcciting as one OF the
cause for divorce the continued drunk.
enness Of MIR. Ward.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
Fugitive From Justice.

James Wilson, who was arrested in this
town last week by Officer Toole, OF the
third district, rs fugitive from justice
in Connecticut and who was taken TO
Willimantic by Marshal Hillhouse has
again escaped from jail in Window
county and the Providence officers have
been notified.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
The Western Blizzard.

ST.. PAUL, Mipn., Nov. 2s.-An Aber-
deem, s. D., special dispatch says; The
present storm has not been parallcied
since the great blizzard Of JAM IL, 1888.
Drifts in the streets and or the railroad
tracks are four and six feet deep. Rail-
rosding has been entirely abandoned uu-
al the storm, breaks. The loss Of stock 1t
fs feared will be great.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
Bryan's Plurality in Idaho.

DENVER, COL. Nov. ga special
from Boies,E EIdaAe, says: The vote Of
Idaho was canvassed yester day by the
state board. Ire totals wero Bryan %,
1872, Mckinley e32i. Brysn's plurality 16
SCQ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
Testimony 10 Be Taken.

Charles e. Salisbury was today appointed by
Judge stiness to take the deposition Of
such witnesses as either side may produce in
the cas- o: Charles A. Phillips vs.. Sarah b.
Br~wn. Complain mt must complets his di-
rect testimony by January J, 1897.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
WANTED EXECUTION STAYED.
Perjury Alleged at the Trial Of Libel
Suit.

A motion for q stay OF execution
brought by tho defendant In the case of
heard by Judge StIness in the appellate
court today.
Preston was given . decision on the
9th inst. for $500 against Black In a
iihel suit and the Hitter claims Preston
com niitted perjury at the hearing OF the
case before the appellate co'rt. As the
case was heard by three judges the pre-
siding justice today held the motion for
adviscinent that he might consult with
his associates. Ls,e this afternoon the
motion for a stay OF execution was
granted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
Satolli Denies Current Stories.

ROME, Nov. 2s.-Cardinal satolli declares
absolutely false and reprchensibls all rumors
published in America alleging that he has
made report 20 the Pope touching the Uni
versity of Washington, Archbishop ireland,
Cardinal Gibbons or other Catholic. digni.
tarics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
A Large Allowance.

Judge Stiness directed the respondent m
the case Of Mary II. Knutton W. Edwin :.
Knuiton 60 pay TO the petitioner the sum q
80 per week until further order Of the court.
Mrs KnnttOn began her petition for W.
vorcs some time ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
Bill Taken as Confessed.

decree was entered in tho case of Julia
Faulkner vs.. william Foley, Mary Foley and
Charles Con~cilcy taking the bin as con-
fsssed against Connellev The bill was
brought for ths Partition of certain estate
on Washington street, HAwtuobst.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-28
HIS PODY FOUND.
Remains Of Defaulting Postmaster
Discovered In the Woods,

Discovered In the Woods,
TABOR, Conn.,, Nov. 2S While out
hunting near Sydney yesterday several
boys found the badly decomposed body
OF man, which on investigation proved
to be that of r...Yowell, who disappeared
from sydney about two months ago. He
was postmaster at Sydney and the post
office authorities, suspecting that all was
not correct In his Office, sent an inspector
who discovered a shortage OF about ts0U.
Yowell stated that he had the money at
his house, and wss allowed to GO after 1t,
but failed to retun.