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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
ONLY $3 BOOTY.
Saf. Crackers Operate at South
Dight0n, Mass.
Aroused Station Agent and Then Es-
capped Under Cover of Pistols.

Taunton, May 2l-Word was received here
that robbers .made bold attempt TO break
into the station of the New York, New Haven
a. Hartford Railroad at South Dighton early
this morning. They obtained only So and left
hastily under cover Of their revolvers, as the
station agent was aroused by the sound.of tho
explosion when they attempted to blow open
the safe. The postoflice is in the station build
ing and the station agent lives in the upper
story. The burglars entered by forcing
window. They drilled the safe Which Is IN the
postoffice, but the concussion was evidently
greater than they had counted on, for the
windows were blown out. The station agent,
awakened by the noise, started to investigate
and was confronted by two rovolvors in the
hands OF burglars, who threatened 90 shoot If
he made any disturbance. In this way they
took their departure and no clue to their
whereabouts can be found. "Ihe station agent
can give only meagre description of the
men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
MRS. REYNOLDS REMAINS.
Injunction Granted TO Restrain Fer Father
Prom Moving Them TO Mapleville.

The bodies of the victims of the Oak
land tragedy. Edwin Nj. Reynolds, his
wife, Abbie j. and their adopted daugh-
ter Savilla, were entomhed, it Will be re-
membered, in the cemetery at Acote's hill.
lhe understanding was that they should
remain there until an administrators had
been appointed when burial lot was TO
bc purchased. Mr. Mowry, the father of
Mrs. Reynolds, recently mado preparations
TO have the remains of his daughter in
terred i'm the family lot at Mapleville.
This was not entirely satisfactory TO the
other members OF the family and an IN
junction restraining him from making
the removal has been secured by them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
HELD FOR AMUSEMENT.
Irespass and Ejectment Case Against
H0rati0 Fraser.

The only case heard by the Appellate
Court todav on oral testimony was that
of Orville A. Hodges vs.. Horatio Fraser,
which was one of trespass and ejectment.
The controversy was over the removal
of fence between two lots on Aldrich
street. The plaintiff testified ne built the
fence whose position was in dispute i'm
1s47, rebuilt Is in 1861, 1871, 1852 and about
two years ago. He also claimed IL was
always rebuilt on the same line. A mum.
ber Of witnesses sustained tho plaintiff :
testimony In regard 10 the original posi-
tion Of the fence.
The defendant claimed that the sandy
soil had caused the fence when repaired
To be moved unbeknown TO the plaintiff
too far on TO the adjoining lot and
counsel suggested the wind might have
Its effect too but one member cf the court
could not see how the wind could have
any effect on postholes MIR. Fraser also
claimed he had got permission from the
plaintiff 10 move the fence and for the si3
worth Of land taken had given the plain
itff land worth S25.
The court held the matter for advise
ment
Clarence A Aldrich was counsel for the
plaintiff and De1 ter B Potter, counsel for
the defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
FOR THE CUBANS.
Mock Trial 10 Determ ne the Fate of a
Rooster to Be Held In Music Hall.

General John NJ. Brennan will impersonate
q Judge next week. He will probably Illus
trate long-felt want. Reuben Baker will
make believe he is a chief of police and well
known gentlemen and others of this city will
appear as comedians and straight actors in an
entertainment for the benefit OF sick and
wounded Cubans. There will be lot of fun
in Music hall next Wednesday evening, when
the entertainment will be gwen. 1t will con-
sist of a mock trial TO determine the fate OF q
rooster, and the members of the Providence
Cuban iunta, under whose auspices the enter
tainment Is to be held, promise "a novel,
unique and amusing performance. The ac-
tors sympathizo with the purpose Of the en-
terprise, and for that reason lend their help.
The cast Of characters for the mock trial in
cludes:
Judge General John NJ. Brennan; COM
plainant, Captain William K. Stone defend
ant. Philip s. Chase, ESD; clerk of court, W.
M. p. Bowen, ESQ.,: officer, Chief of Police
Reuben Baker; prosecuting attorney, Charles
b. Perry, Esq, Worcester. Mass. defendants =
attorney, Colonel A. V. Newton, Worcester.
Mass; crier, James W. Monroe; witnesses,
George r. Macleod. Esq, DIR. Joseph B. John.
son, Alderman j. f. Freeman, Edward G..
Joyce and Edward =. Rhodes; jurors, General
Hiram Kendall. Hon. W. X. Potter, Hon.
Robert Il. Littl. Hon. John Y. Kendricka, Al
City Clerk William 4. Clarke, Hon John W.
Angel, william ID. Walker, George Chatterton
ESQ, General Elisha Rhodes Clifford Tower
ESQ, and Thomas W. bicknell, tsq
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
Students Volunteer Movement.

Mr.. Board Of the Yale Theological
Seminary last evening gave a very in
tcrcstng talk 20 the people of the Central
Congregational church I'm the Memorial
chapel on the rise. present condition,
work 'and reasons for the existence OF the
S,uConts V, ,luntcer Movement foHIForcign
Missions. There are 1000 young men and
young women In the United states,
Canada, and England, preparing TO go
To- foreign missions.
By the generosity of some wealthy men
I'm the United States two Of the number
made "a trip around the world and tho
movement was organized in the colleges
OF China Japan, India and Africa.
He closed by quoting How shall they
believe except they hear, how shall they
hear except some one preach, and how
shall they preach. Mr. Beard also made
"a very earnest appeal for money for tho
missionary board rs the young people had
given themselves and could not go unless
supported by tho churches.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
RESCUED FROM DROWNING.
Three Fishermen Had Narrow Escape
Near COnimicut Point.

Patrolman William c. Koch of the
Ashburton street station, his friends, Mr..
Maoky of Mark Rock and German of
Atwell's avenue, narrowly escaped
drowning yesterday afternoon while fish
ing for tautog Off Conimicut light
Koch and German left the city for War
wick early yesterday forenoon, when, with
Mr.. Mackay, they secured skin and set
out for the fishing ground. The waves
proved to be too much for their frail boat,
and IL was not many minutes after the
wind arose that the craft was swampcd.
Mr. Koch was tho only man who could
SWIM but this he did not learn until
later. He swan for the light house and
hau given up all hopes OF being saved
when he found himself In the arms Of
some strong man. All OF this time
Mackay and German Were struggling in
the water nearby where the boat had
been swamped They, like Mr. Koch,
had given up hope Of being saved But
fate. however, had ruled otherwise. for
there were Others fishing for tautog i'm
that vicinity amoug them Mr.. Kennedy
of konndy 81 Cough, sJohn Moriaty of
90 Mnnton avenue * Nj. Mellen, the
Olneyville dry goods dealer, Thomas Cox
and John Gibbons. 1hey were ON little
steamer and happened To- I've near enough
to Mr. Koch and his party to sco the boat
swamp. They Immediately started tn
render assistance ana succeeded IN saving
all. but not moment. too cgrly
The men were brought 20 pawtuxet on
the little steamer, wherc they hired u
team and drove to warwick whore they
secured the boat that they had left earlier
IN the day MIR Koch was unable Co
20 on duty last evening but Is ready now.
MIR. Gorman will bc at his place of busi-
ness tomorrow morning and as nothing
has been heard from Mr. tfHCkay at MARX
Rock today, IL 10 supposed that ho too,
AZ. eli xtwh
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
SERIES NO. 2.
SHORTHAND,
By A COURT STENoGRAPHER.
(CoPYRGHrEp. 1897. By JASON RoeEEs)
LESSON No. 4.
LESSON No. 4.
How to study the Lessons.

Carefully read over and consider every
paragraph and point presented in each
lesson
Talk over and discuss with friends and
acquaintances the various subjects pre-
sented.
If possible, the person who desires 20
secure "a practical business education
should get some friend to study the les
sons with him.
If the lessons are made the subject OF
discussion around the family table after
the lights are lit every member Of tho
household will he benefited.
An interchange of ideas and discus
sions are always highly advantageous.
Apply the principles as developed and
explained to your own life and minor
transactions.
Each point, briefly outlined in early
lessons, will be carefully analyzod in sub.
sequent lessons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
FURTHER DELAY
Cuban Relief Resolution
Not Fully Signed.
Lacks the Signature of Pre-
siding Officer of Senate.
II Cannot Now BE Attached 10 Meas
ure Before Monday Next.

Washington May 2l.-The resolution appro
priatng 5000 for the relief OF the suffering
Americans in Cuba was signed yesterday by
Spe ker Reed. but owing To the absence OF the
vice-prosident and president pro TEN Frye Of
the Senate, could not receive the signature OK
either Of them on behalf Cf the Senate. As
ire senate has adjourned until Monday IL
cannot be signed before that date
Instructions to Consul General Lee.
The secretary OF state has directed Consul
General Lee at.havana 10 draw for immediate
purchase of supplies and medicines for the re-
lief of American citizens aud transportation
Of such as are without means and desire TO
return 20 the United States, not to exceed
$1,000 He - also instructed to furnish
United States consuls in Cuba, at his dis
erection, funds for this purpose, United states
Consul Brico at Matanzas has been instructed
10y the secretary OF state TO apply TO Consul
General Lee for funds with which TO rolieve
American citizens there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
Street Railway Charter Issued.

Boston, May 2L--1ho railroad commits.
sion has certified the BrOcktop and East
Bridgewater Street Railway Company 20
the secretary OF the comm onwcalth as hav-
ing fulfilled all the conditions requisite
for charter, and the secretary has issued
one upon that certificate. The directors of
the road are ;. w. J.. Douglass, John ).
Whipple, William Jones g. g. Merritt,
George J. Morse. NJ G. Kinds. and Joshua
Dean The capital stock is go ODO and the
road II 90 run from a point In East
BridQewator near the railroad station.
through the East and West Brdgewater
20 Brockton, where 10 ends at a point nj
the junction Of Montello street and Per-
kins avenue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
FINANCIAL NEWS

There was no scare i'm London today ana no
apprehension of the spirit Of jingoism in the
United States Senate. ON the theory that the
burned child breads the fire, the foreigners
are not inclined to become aggressive against
thes Americaus at this time. A the result
London closed strong with consols at ll3'a and
the New York foreign houses had orders to
purchase Louisville and ST. Paul ON all recess
sions.
on this side the market opened trifie
weak except in spots, and the changes during
the early hours were chiefly Of fractional
character.
Chicago Gas was quite strong and advanced
on buying by Mcintyre and Wardwell.
Burlington was strong today ana the under
tone was excellent.
Jersey Central still continued weak and
dropped TO 80 in the first hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21

The forrrunner of n train OF evils. which
too oit m culminato fatally, II inactivity or
lcthnrgy az the Kidneys. Not only ~ Bright's
disoasc, diabetes, gravel, or some other
dangerous Integral disease Of the organs
themselves 20 ho npprohended. bur drOpsical
difiusIong from the blood, rhcumatisn and
gout, are all tracoablc to the non.removal
from tho hiorui ~ th- Kidneys "a certain i'm
puritios. Hostottor's Stomach Bttcrs de.
puratos the blood. renders the kidneys sctive
aud prevents their disessa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
Robbed and Murdered.

Pittsburg, May 2i.-E. = Fleisher, a
we'll known real estate man, was robbed
and murdered while on his way home
shortly after midnight. he deed was
committed on Lincoln avenue bridge In
the east end Aft,r relieving Fleisher OF
his money and valuables, his assailant
threw him over tho bridge into the ravine,
80 feet below When found about half an
hour later. he was still living, but died
before medical aid reached him. There Is
no clue to the murderer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
National Bank Fails.

Washington. May GA telegram received
by the comptroller announces the failure OF
the First National Bank Of Orleans, Neb. The
bank has capital OF $4,000 and liabilities
amounting TO about $4,000 The bank is said
20 have been in weak condition for some
time and its suspension caused no surprise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
Lost Their Lives in a Gas
Oline Explosion.
Two Others Received Burns
That Will Prove Fatal.
Fatality Caused by an Attempt TO
Kindle Fire With Gasoline.

st. Louis, May 21.-An explosion Of
gasoline last night resulted in the deaths
of Mrs Adah Mohr, thirty-three years
old, her Is mopths old baby and Hugo
Howard, 10 month s old. Mrs Bessie
Howard and William Howard, her five
year-old son were fatally burned while
Max Gumpert and Harry Shuman were
badly bur ied in attempting to rescue the
unfortunate victims. The explosion
occurred in the upper rooms of 23il Men
ard street occupied by Mrs Mohr. Gaso-
line was poured over the wood before
lighting the fire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
Frightened Away.

At o 10 this morning Mrs McCuskcr,
who lives at No. 2 Joslin street, was
awakened 10y the sound of someone at
work ON the window of her bedroom. She
called to her husband and in so doing she
frightened away the would-be robbers
Mr. Luke Comfy, who Is said to have
been the Wet i'm Of highwaymen short
time ago. resides in the upper part of this
house
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
HOW TO PRACTICE.

Each Of the signs in the lessons should
be copied until the pupil learns them in
stinctively.
For the next week devote half an hour
daily in constructing simple words ike
tLosa given in the example.
such practice is interesting and instruc-
tive for the pupil and leads 10 a better
understanding of the application of the
signs.
Not later than next Wednesday fill out
and mail To the shorthand editor of The
News the following coupon, writing sby
phonetic signs the words given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
THERE IS A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed In oil the grocery
stores n new preparation called GRAlN-O,
made OF pure grains, that takes the place OF
coffee. The most delicate stomach receives 10
without distress, and but few can tell 10 from
coffee. IN does not cost over as much.
cts. and 25 cts. per package. Try IT, Ask for
GRAlN.O.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
The News Self-Educator Feature Covers a
Practical Business College Course.
PRACTICAL LESSONS ON PRACTICAL SUBJECTS
Conscientious Study Of These Lessons Will Fit Any Person
of Ordinary Intelligence for Good Business Position.

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
KILLED.
Confined from Page ID

without such request the Legislature
could not pass the bill without arbitrary
interference i'm local affairs
In reply 10 this Mr.. Barstow said that
ne understood that majority OF the Clty
Council believed in the principle ot MS
bill.
Mr.. Littlefleld opposed indefinite post
ponement and attempted To cast reflection
on the judiciary committee. lie was
called down by Messrs. Blodgett, Studley
and Gray. Then MIR. Littleheld SAID he
would like TO avail himself of his last
opportunity To speak In the hhode lslahu
House of Representatives by gettlhg
square" with the newspaper reporters VINO
had misrepresented him.
The passage of tho bill was further op-
posed by Messrs Kimball, Gray and
Scott and IL was indefinitely postponed.
For the judiciary committee Chairman
Blodgett recommended the passage oil
bill authorizing additional clerical assist
ance In the Sapreme Court.
He also recommended the inoeinlte
postponement Of the bill for an act
authorizing the City Council! of Providence
20 charge for licenses and commissions
issued, but as substitute be recon-
mendcdthe passage of "A bill authorizing
the Councilssof all towns and cities-in tie
state to make such charges and the substi-
tute bill was passed
/ Upon the recommendation OF the
Judiciary COMMITTEES the senate bill FOR an
act authorizing Roman bCatholic assucia'
tions 20 hold land for burial purposes for
the maintenance of burial grounds, with
an amendment was passed.
The house amendmentwas sweep
ing one striking out all OF the Senate
bill after tho enactment clause and
inserting the original bill asked for by
the petitioners themselves and which the
senate materially altered. Ii was passed
as amended.
AT l2 IS O'Clock the House took recess
until l. 80
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21

James T. Carroll has attached Edward G.
Booker and Llovd 4. Rounds for slVVV.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21

1t will be noticed by reference to the
previous vowel lesson that these signs arc
the same, only written lighter.
WORD BUILDING.
The pupil is now sufficiently grounded
in the elementary science of shorthand 10
commence learning the practical applica-
ton OF tho signs.
Carefully note the common sense COM
hination of the signs, and the vowel posi-
tions. Tho vowels are written just u
small distance away from the stems they
qualify so To speak.
Here are seven simple words written
by phonetic signs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
sUGGEsrIoNs FOR STUDENTS.

The student should provide himself with
paper ruled with single lines.
Rooks especially designed for the pur-
pose can tc bought at any stationery store
for few cents.
The pupil can use either pencil or pen
for writing his exercises
A pencil OF medium softness is recon-
mended. Most stenographers use No.
grade. ....
The pen or pencil should be held in tho
same general position as In writing long
hand.
The student should te very careful not
to attempt to write with rapidity at the
start.
Legibilityc cunts for everything in
shorthand.
If the student is careless in the forma-
tion of his signs he Will find IL very
difficult TO read them.
1t will be noticed that some OF the signs
presented in this lesson are blacker than
Others.
This shading should be produced by
pressure, not by going over the line
second time.
SECOND VOWEL LESSON.
1t is now presumed that the pupil has
learned the twenty-four consonant stems
and first six vowel signs.
We shall now take up the second series
of vowel signs and start constructing
words.
Voweis should he written before con-
sonant stem if sounded before 1t, or after
it If sounded after It,
A vowel placed above horizontal sign
is read before the consonant, and when
placed under is read after the consonant
In combination with stems that are
written upward like "el' the vowel posi-
tions are reckoned upward
For the purpose of showing positions
use dotted lines before which the vowel Is
written.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21
PROVIDENCE BANKING CO.,

OFFER FOR INvESTMENT.
5000 United Traction 81 Electric Co. lst
mtg. per cent. gold bonds, due 1885.
5000 Prov. Fall River ~ Newport Steam boat
Co. lst mtg. per cent gold bonas'
due 1910
1000 Kansas City FL. Ry. Genl mtg. per
cent gold bonds, due 1922.
80 shares United Traction * Electric Co.
80 shares Providence Telephone Go.
80 shares II. |. Perkins III. - Co, preferred
% shares American Screw Co.
20 shares MoOnsockct Ele ,tric NJ. & T. Co.
10 shares Lake Shore * Mich. SO. Ry.
10 shares American Wringer Co, common.
10 shares n. Y, n. III. & III. H. r.. Co.
so shares American National Bank.
100 shares Blackst ne Canal Nat. Bank.
25 shares Fifth National Bank.
p shares High Street nix
20 shares National Eagle Bank.
% shares Rhode Island National Bank.
- shares Roger Williams National Bank
shares Weybosset National Bank.
o shares First Nat. Bank, Warren.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21

Two, Signs for Tee and 90
Foe, {" " IF and Oh.
Joe, 4" " Jay and Oh.
Park, I" Pee, All and Kay
= Maui, =" En-, Aw and II
Get, " Gay, Et and Tee
Cape, " Kay, oh and Pee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21

Pstrolman Jones drove three suspicious fcl.
lows away from the boat house az nOger vii
lisms Park at lO.ij o'clock last night
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21

The stw~
Lessons VIII
me Ma
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-21

The names will not be published.
The editor will answer any reasonable
question pupils MAJ ask.
In mailing the coupons remember that
2-cent stamp is necessary. Letters not
fully prepaid will not DO received or
noticed.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-09-24

company was trying to buy the
French franchise for the canal. 1t
had been stated that the company
was in reality the Bank Of Eng
land, but the rumors were empha.
tioally denied in England. An
item in an English trade journal
received by last mail states that
the work now being done on the
canal is of a purely experimental
character to demonstrate that q
lock canal is feasible. About $780,.
100000 has been raised, since the
inception of the scheme sixteen
years ago, and expended in one
way and another for the purpose
of the Panama canal. If there is
anything in the story of British
attempts to capture the works, it
ought to have the effect of making
the United States do something
decisive with the Nicaragua canal
project.