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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
STILL AT WORK.
Thief Continues Work on Westminster
Street Stores.

street Stores.
The chap who broke into Barker and
Tourtellot's stores Monday night called
on Joseph King, who keeps saloon at
Gal and the market Of G.. II. Hall 673
Westminster street last night AT Mr..
Kings saloon the fellow effected an en-
trance by forcing open a side door, which
leads from Parbodie Lane After getting
into the saloon he helped himself TO s.
which was i'm the cash register, and then
pulled out every drawer behind the bar i'm
search for more cash The break was
discovered by Pauolman Bowling, and
Mr. King was notified at his home on
Messer street. He went to the saloon In
pouring rain and was pleased to learn
that his loss was only s.
At Halls market the fellow had quite
n job to get i'm for he attacked window
that had not been opCrcd in years, and
had been painted over quite number OF
times. First he broke a light of glass.
lifted the catch, and then with some tool
about AN inch wide forced up the win
dow in so doing ruining the lower por-
tion of the sash. He got only "a Canadian
quarter for his work
Detective Merrill is at work on the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
NOT MARRIED.
But Annie and Robert Have Lived
Together 13 Years.
Latter Held for Grand Jury for Assembling
the Woman.

The testimony given i'm the case of
Robert Adams for making an assault on
Annie Adams, In the sixth district
court this morning was somewhat mixed,
for IL revealed the fact that they had been
living together for IL years as man and
wife, and had never had marriage ccre.
mony performed by any person, aud that
thrco children had been born TO them.
Her name was Annie Byers, she and Adams
testified that they had never been mar
ricd. Last Christmas, they had fall
ing out, and Annie left the home of
Robert and fcw days ago Robert. nc.
cording to his story, called at the house
whore she was stopping with three men.
with the intention OF persuading her 10
return 60 his homo. Annie said Robert
used "A razor TO persuade her and had two
colorod mon TO testify I'm her behalf but
they said that they could not tell whether
Adams had razor or not. He had some
sort OF weapon that he was flashing
about and that sent cold chlls down their
spires Ihey ran from the house leaving
Annie and Rohcrt to fight it out.
Adams was mljudgcd probably guilty
and was held for tho action of the grand
jury in the sum Of 500
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
JAMESON ON TIE STAND.
Transvaal Raider Tcstifies Before
Investigating Committee.

London, April 9.-The parliamentary
committee which is investigating the
Transvaal raid held its sixteenth sitting
today in tho committee room OF the min
stor hall. There was a largo attendance OF
peers and members of parliament. DIR.
Jameson, who arrived with Sir John Viii
loughby, the military commander of the
raid, was again placed ia the witness box.
The chairman Mr. William L.. jackson,
Nj. p, explained To DIR. Jameson, the cir
cumstances of Sir John Willoughby's re-
fusal TO divulge the subjects of the con-
versations regarding the raid which had
taken place between them. In reply DR..
jameson said that if the committee had
asked sir John Willoughby to explain
the circums tances under which certain
letter to the war office was written he
would probably have given the whole
story DIR. Jameson added: "Since Tues
day last Sir John Willoughby and myself
have reviewed our whole conversation of
that six months and the evidence / have
already given represents the true con-
clusions. Sir John Wihoughby learned
that under certain circumstances his Off
GERS would be deprived of their rights.
lie wrote the letter i'm the strongest and
shortest terms possible. Not as self -justl-
fication, but feeling il incumbent upon
him 10 do something. ] did not see the
letter before it was sent but when l
ascertained its terms i'm the prison
grounds of Holloway / objected TO its
wording.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
Wants Her Trunk.

Mrs. Annie Smith has requested the
police TO find an expressman who called mt
2Bi Thayer street last Saturday and took
her trunk which contained 800 worth OF
clothing that he was 10 leave at 1873 Bene-
fit street. Mrs. Smith has given the police
"A description OF the man and says that she
would know him if she saw him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
Try 10 Break In.

William Randall, who lives at 80 Payton
street, says that man named B. Sullivan
who lives ON South street, called at his
house yesterday for something TO eat,
which was given him. This morning Mr.
Randall found plank under one of the
windows of his house, and he Is now of
the opinion that the man he fed made am
nttcmpt 70 bronx into his hOnse
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
AIMEE SMITHS DEATH.
New York Grand Jury Indicts Nelson
NJ. Weeks for MansJaughter.

New York, April 8. 9.--Nelson NJ. Weeks
who was suspected of having caused tho
death Of 4fnIco Smith of Hnekensack, n.
j., who died in this city from carbolic
acid poisoning and cerebral congestion
several weeks ago, has beon indicted for
manslaughter in the first degree.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
FIRE WORKS EXPLODE.
A Whole Block OF Buildings Destroy.
ed in Fire that Followed.
Ten Persons Reported TO Have Lost
Lives at Buenos Ayres.

Buenos Ayrcs, April 9-An immense
amount of damage has been caused by
the explosion of a cart loaded with fire.
works The accident occurred near IA build
ing adjacent TO the Bourse and she build
inRs almost Immediately eau ght fire. A
whole block was destroyed before the
flames were under control Ten persons
lost their lives through the explosion or
during the confagration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
Opening the Case.

New York, April 9--The work of open
ing the steel case surrounding the casket
containing the remains of General IT, :.
Grant was begun today. Ii will take
three or four days TO remove the caskct,
entity
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
It's Petition Denied.

Concord, n. w.. April 9. Judge Pike of the
superior Court has denied the petition % tho
Law and Order League for a new grand Jury
10 consider liquor cases.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
For the Easter Season

We are showing choice and large assort.
ment of mems Necxwear at popular prices.
O. r. LEAVENS q Co,
SO Wostiniusfar strect
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
EASTER
MILLINERY

MILLINERY HSar nsssis r.sip tl%o Hss%SsT 10 GrSST
Third Floor. friends are doing 40 and
our workrooms are busy turning them out
ceasclessly We want your order early
that we may do il full justice.
Black and all colors in Dress Shapes, all
styles, at only 49c.
High grade Novelty Hats, two-tonod
effects, silk crowns black briIns,
81. upwards.
Ladies' Trimmed Hats Toques and Tur-
bans for tailor-made costumes, at very
low prices.
o5 cartons French Roses, two full bloom
and two buds, with foliage g each
spray, all colors, at 25c., worth ooc.
30 cartons Palma Violets, imported, white
and purple, never less than Soc, your
choice at 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
VARSITY
OUTING FLANNEL

would not be Of much use otherwise as
garments made from them are TO DO
washed frequently.
30 New Patterns small checks and stripes,
their season is just opening, l21sc
yard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
REFRi5ERssPoRs RFfiEERsR
Basement

come-just about
this time. '@ Icelands are handsomer
than their forerunners-the line comprises
every style, from the common ice chest to
the finest sideboard refrigerator for the
dining room and the elegant plate glass
display refrigerators for restaurants and
stores.
Ice Chests from s. 40 to $500.
Refrigerators from 81. 60 to SIG. So
Sideboards from sl2 10 to So. 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
SWEATERS
MEMS AND BOYS
street Floor.

and nattiest--in Black, Maroon, Oxford
Gray, Brown. Navy Blue and the new
shade OF Green beautifully striped on
Collar, Cuffs and bottom just right Tor
Spring and SumIier wear.
Also a full line of Mems Roll Collar,
Sailor Collar and Turtle Neck
Sweaters, from 81. 20 to a each.
Boys All wool Sailor Collar Sweaters,
black, blue and maroon, striped on
collar cuffs and bottom, "a ST.
Sweater for 95c. each.
Boys All-wool Sailor Collar Sweaters
all tho desirable colors and stripes,
worth e., for s1. 80 each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
DRApERY And
UPHOLSTERY

Il
Third Floor. her home surround
ings something original and Of herself
This grows easier yearly by the increased
resources at ono's command All over
our land arc homes, where good taste
reigns, that teach us that results just as
satisfactory TO the aesthetic sense OF
beauty can be achieved with simple as
with expensive means
Our new stock of materials has been
carefully selected, and it includes all
grades. The range IN qualities is wide
enough TO cover all possible require
ments.
Competent workmen, skilled and practi-
cal, are employed To carry out any
ideas that taste and ingenuity may
suggest in drapery decoration or fine
furniture upholsteSing.
Bear I'm mind this important fact--for all
first-class work our charges are mod
crate our workmanship unsur-
passed-it is our one claim for your
consideration, appreciation and patron
age.
Our capable statesmen arc ready at all
times TO consult and advise with you
In regard To patterns, designs and
the expense OF all fine work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
SCOTCH
STOCKINGS

street Floor. EN- ourselVes-We nave
large and varied line in long range Of
priccs-all above SOC. are the imported
ones. Golf players and Bicycle riders are
invited TO inspect them.
Mems Footlcss Golf and Bicycle Stock
iDgs, fancy plaids and stripes, at SOC,
f9c., 81 and 81 20 pair
Mems Golf and Bicycle Hose, full fash
ioned, otherwise AS above at 50c.. Zoe.
81, $l.25, 81. 80 and Sl.75 a pair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09

Particularly for
ladies' and child
ren's wear--thoy
ere i'm fast colors,
this is guaranteed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09

Not strangers TO
Boston Store pa
trons-far from il.
Every year they
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-09
RMGGPNMAl- @Gn6AERlE2
CALENDER, Nc AUSLAN G. TROUP COMPANY
~ ~ j GDuJ - i &Du ~

The Opening over, we set.
tie down 20 everyday bus
iness-'tis time TO order
your Easter Hat-your
friands are doinO Al mud
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-16
An Ola Ericrd.
(Atlanta Constitution


The years bring us no new things
from those missionaries of light-the
theatrical press agent-but they do
bring back To us with each recurring
season the old familiar stories we have
known and loved from childhood. Some
of them our grandfathers wept over.
I3ut we use them i'm the paDers-and II
is all right.
But there is limit A story that
isn't over n century or two old is ali
right, but when they pick up those veto
ran. antique yarns which trace their
birth back to the middle agcs-thcn |
rebel.
The missionary of MY Lady Slavcy''
mas been in town ana he was loaded with
literature Among other gems. he
dropped that old, old, old story. Lucky
jim that VIC have read and heard
since memory runneth not to the con-
trary-ns new thing,
AIR. Dan DAILY is the clever gentleman
who is credited with introducing this
novelty in verse. All have heard OF
MI DAILY has been favorable. but do
hope for his individual sake and for the
sake of Lady Slavcy" that he will not
introduce that veteran, aged. time-worn
piece of verse, Lucky Jim" which has
been heard in every hall and stage. 7
should say. In the English speaking
world, as new.
Here is the romance in its virgin
form as it comes from The pen OF Lady
SlaNcy's' press man:
Dan DAILY was the first man To sing
The Blow Amos; Killed Father" as
We'll ms fifty other songs that have been
specially written for him Dpring tho
crga cement of the great New Yorl;
Casino success he will introduce another
new one. called Lucky Jim" The
words are as follows:
"Jim was my friend until one unlucky
day
\ pretty girl CHANGED to pass our way:
From that day on We seemed 10 drift
For each aspircd to win her maiden
heart
Daily tried each winning art 10 guile,
But twas not for me she gave her
gracious smile.
Daily saw my chances grow moro dim
Until on" day. to my despair, she mar
rird Jim
All. Lucky Jim. how cnviod him.
An. Lucky Jim. how l envied him.
Two years passed by. long years they
were Ia me:
Jim died. once more the girl was free.
Before me rose the night dreams Of the
past.
woocd. won. married her at last.
Now shes my Wife.
And ] know all there is in married life;
But when think Of Jim. so happy UNI
der ground
Enjoying peace and comfort most pro-
found
An. Lucky Jim. how envy him.
All, Lucky Jim. how envy him"
~-----------------
Telegraph lines are steadily being OK
tended in Algeria
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-16
CONCURRENT BUSINESS.
MIR. MONEYS SENSATION.
The Demands OF tho New journal
ism" uavc Embarrassed II i'm.
(Rallimorc SUM

Snrator-elcct Money. of Mississippi.
has placed himself in very unenviablc
position. FOR which he will have to thank
the new journalism" with its queer
Money is not a man who would betray
another's confidence. and yet he is
forced to appear in n very unpleasant
Light by Consul General Lees explicit
denial of what Mr.. Money asserted to
be fact. The Mississippi Senator elect
as explained Icy himself. of looking into
the conditions ON the island, so that he
might he able to vote mteligently on
the resolutions introduced in Congress
bearing upon The recognition of Cuban
Independence. AS member of the
House and a Scnator-elcct he had OPP
portunities which would have been de-
MED newspaper correspondent who
sailed under his true colors. General
Wcyler spoke 10 him freely about his
campaign. assuming, il is to he pre-
sumed. that member OF Congress
would respect his confidence, especially
since Mr. Money was held i'm high es-
TEEN by Consul General Lee. Upon his
return to Washington MIR. Money, 1t
seems. sent detailed account of his
experiences ana observations in Cuha
TO New York newspaper. and he has
reported conversations with the Spanish
commander and Consul General Lee
with freedom that must prove embar-
RAISING to both of those gentlemen
neither of whom imagined that in talk
ing to the Standardized from Missis-
sippi they were entertaining a news
paper correspondent unawares and sup
plying material for one OF those sensa-
tions for which the new journalism has
become famous.
The remarks credited to General Lee
are Of such character that it is in
credible he should have spoken to Mr..
Money except under the seal of Sc
ciecy. The disclosure OF these remarks.
II they were made at ALL may. however.
be due to Mr. Moneys lack of experience
In journalism Of any kind. new or old
BE that as 1t may, General Lee Is rep
resented as urging Mr.. Money to go di
rectly to Secretary Olney and. with all
me impressiveness of which he is capa-
BILE. assure him that Spain can never
subdue the insurgents. who will ulti.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-16

mately gain their independence. Gene
raj Lee is blunt, plain spoken soldier.
but on his recent visit to the United
states he refused to say word to the
countless reporters who are not mem
bers of Congress, and who approached
him not as statesmen on an Investigate
ing tour, but as plain, every day news
paper men who wanted the news. The
skill with which he cvaded their uucs-
tons and thwartcd their efforts to be-
tray him into some statement Us TO the
status of Tho conflict In Cuba was really
worthy Of admiration. That he should
fall from his high estate now and give
away the whole snap" I'm the language
OF the yellow kid Of the new journal
ism" can hardly he credited; in fact.
General Lee says. in n dispatch to the
New York Herald: 1T gave MIR. Money
no message OF any nature to Mr. OIL
ney.' That ought TO dispose of the
question at once, except for the morti-
tying prcdicamcnt In which it leaves
MIR. Money The Senator elect from
mississippi ana Consul General Lee are
now I'm the position of saying to each
other. Won did" and II didn't" All
of this comes Of the new journalism. g
and IL Mr.. Money can cxtricatc himself
from the tanglc with credit to himself
he ought ut once to abandon newspaper
work as long us he is a member Of Con-
greSS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-16
GENER.LLE I..S BIRTHDAY.
rirkctt.Buchnnan Camp VIII CeIe.
brute tho Event with IL BANQUET

a special meeting of Pickett-Euchan-
an Camp, Confederate Veterans. was
held in its hall last evening at o'clock.
Present: II. c. Woodhouse. commander;
G. NJ. Todd. third lieutenant comman-
der; Past Commanders Garnett and
Dornin, T. Il. jackson. adjutani; Rev.
Il. D. Tucker. chapla.n; Washington
Taylor. chairman, and c. +. Greenwood
and r. Y. Gwathmey; C. j. Crcekmur.
collector. and 4 number Of comrs dcs
The meeting was called to order and
prayer offered by the chaplain.
The Commander stated the object of
the meeting was 10 consider matters in
connection with the Observance of Gen.
II. T.. Lees birthday on The l9th inst.
The Commander stated the amount al
ready suhsc:ihel to cover the expenses
of q ba quo; an tGGt occasion
The uit;ecs on banquet and on
toast reported 'H.i and were con-
tinued.
After the appciutrau NJ special
committee to assist th, C-11arlcr. and
lnstruc;inC the banquet c. e. the
camp adjourned 10 meet retN TIT It's
hall on Tuesday night next, +. = INST
each comrade To appear in uniform 81
they have them.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-16
WHY SAVANNAH LOST
Concluded from first page.)
the SAME NE%T YEAR.

~
Another year we are confronted with
feared that the railroads running to
Norfolk may set up a claim in the
Freight Association for an Increased
proportion of the traffic based upon
what they have handled this year.
Against this claim we are pleased to
know that the president of the Central
or Georgia railway has declared that he
viii fight, and that il the claim should
pe granted he would withdraw from the
association and do his utmost to pro-
tcct the business OF this port Ocean
rates out Of Norfolk and Charleston
were, up TO short time ago, lower than
they were out of Savannah and un-
uoubtedly carried cotton to Charleston
and made much easier the invasion OF
our territory by the lines finding an
outlet at Norfolk
we recommend that the Cotton Ex-
chahSe instruct the president and d.
rectors to apply to the railroad commits
SION or the State for leave to permit
the exchange to become n party to the
complaint Of the Savannah bureau of
ireight ana transportation against the
Ainahy ara Northern railroad and other
railroads. for soliciting cotton for trans
portation to Charlcst on with the promise
OF rebate to certain parties. Also to
income u party To the complaint against
the cut rate from Harmony Grove and
Ainens 10 Norfolk and Charleston, i'm
Wnich the Georgia railroad, Southern
railway and Seaboard railroad partiri-
bhted IN carrying cotton to Norfolk and
ne'Georgia railroad and the South Car
DINA railroad participated i'm carry iny
c7fton to Charleston
Respectfully submitted
HENRY ~. WILLIAMS.
Chairman
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-16
BRAVE BY.ErON.

Rev j. Il. Mastin. OF Richmond. Is en-
pectea today and he will preach at
t,ueen Street NJ. r. church Tomorrow n +
II a. m. and at McKendree at 7.3o n -,
Mr. w. j. Stakes. of Maltby avenue,
mas taken the stand at the corner of
Maltby and Corprew avenues. recently
occupied by Mr. Ford. where he will
con tihue the oyster business through
the season. "
Little Miss Eta Hope, of los Reservoir,
avenue who was reported critically III
some days ago. has recovered sufficient
~ 10 be out again
Although the wea Their has been nm
favorable the meetings at Park Ave
through the week and the preacbin.r nv
KEY Dr. MacGregOr has been much en-
1oEed and highly spoked of. The meet
lnGs nave been quite interesting and
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-16
OIIudi Her Father

~ New Brunswick. y. j.. dispatcb
SAYS; Separated since slavery DAYS.
Mrs. Fields Obey, colorcd. living in that
Gl'E' after years of searching. has found
him in Memphis. Tenn
oheE' IN" woman's husband. told the
story of his wifc's experience MS he SAT
cane.ng chair in his little frame
Sh"hty III James street the other after
noon; 1t was back in 1856 while Mrs.
Ituey's father Jim" was a slave on
Colonel Daniel Prior's plantation. near
Richmond, Va. that he married Rachel
Il slave Ion the neiShboring plantation
OF Charles -Nenable. .-.--
u daughter was born 10 them which
they named Fila: The 8 couple werd
very happy until Colonel Prior decided
to move to Mississippi with MI his
slaves. Jim" tried hard 10 get The
Colonel to sell him to MIR Venablo. bur
IL was useless, and. parted from his
ne2ri hroken wife and little daughter,
the Save was taken 10 Mississippi
MAJ was the last that Rachel saw of
her husband. The separation was n
death blow to her. and about n year af-
ierward she died, broken hearted Ella.
after growing 10 wOmanhood and be-
ing freed from slavery. came 10 New
brunswick with other negroes. Here.
ABOUT twenty-five years ago. she mar
ried Fields Obey, who had come North
from Virginia plantation
oheY stated that whenever she heard
90: Any colored stranger being in The
ely I"nm the South she would ask him
aor ne knew her long lost father.
Afltf years of disappointment she met
ls@aa Contcc. minister of Memphis.
Fem. who said he knew James Prior.
Prior was member of his flock. Mrs.
OBEY wrote to her father i'm Memphis
and an identification followed. Prior
has an undertaker's establishment in
Memphis and has made considerable
money. He is ~ years old.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-16
SEIZED 4 HOT STOVE
4 vfp EovaI eftslea Aired in the 20
lice Court Yesterday.
RIGHT TO CLAIM lRSTALLKEHT GOODS
Decided I'm the Negative by the BUS.
ticc-Charge OF Perjury Against
Coi"red pastor Dismissea-Acw
Trial tor Chcshirc-IIuu. Jury I'm
Corporation Court.

In the Police Court yesterday Justice
Iomi.n fined Nat johnson 81 for as odd
an oHence as court ever dealt with.
Nat was charged with having un,aw-
iu!iH seized and carried away red hot
stove.
1t seems that colorel woman
named Thompson had purchased stove
on the installment plan from G.. d.
VIII tiield a coiored hardware dealer
The price of the stove. S2.75. was never
paid in full. ana Wednesday morning
Nat Johnson the collector for Whitfield.
was sent 10 get the money or the stove.
The Thompson woman was i'll at he
TINE, and DID not have the money. but
Notwithstanding her shr.ll protest, and
the still more fore. bic one of n red hot
fire, which was burning in the stove.
Johnson and his assistants carried II
away. Mary Scot. n friend of the stove
less thompson woman, had Johnson ar
rested He did not like the fine of 81
imposed by Justice Toml.n. and appealed
the case to the Corporation Court.
CHARGE OF PERJURY QUASHED.
Rev. AL Kenny was again arra.gncd
in the Police Court yesterday on the
charge Of perjury. The additional
preferred against him by the wife OF
Mae Cheshire. to convict whom it Is
sad he perjurel himself. were also call
ed. 1t Came out that the preacher had
had Cheshire arrested ANA Jailed for
disturbing public worship. Mrs. Cheshire
testified that the preacher af:erward
said he had preferred false charge
against her husband. All the charges
were dismissed by the Justice. who then
granted Cheshire a new trail and dis
charged him also.
TWO SMALL CASES
Dinksey Cook colored. assault.ng Ele-
nora Brown, coored fined 81
Joseph Blardforl. larceny; continued
I'LL the 10th Instant and the prisoner bail
ed.