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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
O'CONNOR DIDN'T KNOW.
Couldn't Tell Whether or Not He
Was Guilty of ASS ulting HIS Wife.

At the session OF the Sixth District
Court this morning Charles Il. O'Connor
was arraigned on the charge of making
an assault on his wife. Annie 4. He said
that he did not know whether he was
guilty or not and was held until Tues
day for trial. The O'Cornors live at 81
South street
John Mclaughlin, who has spent SC
many days Of his Tito at the state build
ings at Cranston that the directory folks
have lost track of him, was arraigned for
being common drunkaru, aud whom
his past history was laid before Judge
Sweetland he was sentenced 60 serve two
years at the state farm. "How many
years did you sayy' asked McCauEhin.
Two" answered tho judge "Why
didn't you make it for my natural lifey'
said Mclaughlin, and then, shaking his
fist at his honor, said, II wont 10 there
two years See'' by this time Warrant
Officers Long and Jones took charge Of
Mclaughlin and led him into the prison
pen.
Michael Murphy, seven -footer and a
cripple said that he was a sturdy beggar,
and WAS sent 20 the state farm for six
months
William Bedell tried to persuade his
honor that he was man OF much conse-
quence in large foundry in Boston. but
came To Providence on little businesss
and got broke" and being hungry
asked pedestrian for n nickel. Ho will
board with the folks at the state farm for
six months unless his Boston friends
help him ont.
William Riley said yes when asked IL
he were guilty of being n common drunk
ard, and as no had been there many n
time before WAS sent over for one year,
but he didn't whimper.
William Hewes, plain, every day com
mon drunkard, got six months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

1t is well that the Senate committee Is
about to report the Hawaiian annexation
treaty. 1t will be we'll II tho treaty is on
dorsed hy the Congress branch in author
ity. Tho Hawaiian question has been
well threshed out and sifted 1t is not a
new question. In the progress of civiliza-
tion. consolidation Is the rula politically
as well as in economies The small parts
of the earth are beiug gobbed up by the
great central powers and there is rarely
good reason for objection. Some of
the colonies of Spain alone which that
country drains TO help out her own
depleted resources proving about the
only exception TO general rule of mutual
benefit In such consolidation. If the uti-
mate destiny of HAWAII Is TO become "a
part of any country, aud 1t certainly Is SO,
that country Is by all national, political
and economic reasons, the republic Of the
United States of America 10 postpone
annexation until the next session Of Con-
gress would probably lead Ia embarrass.
ments that would prove annoying If not
absolutely porplexing TO tho administra-
ton and might make necessary the hoist
ing Of the American dag over the govern
ment house at Honolulu without waiting
upon the ratification Of the treaty. Next
to the tariff, annexation is the one
act necessary to be taken by Congress.
And the signs are fortunately favorable
for that act
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
Summer Fairgrounds.
A. W. FAIRCHILD. Treasurer.
10 and II Arcade.

The Fairgrounds, nine In numbor were
opened on Wednesday Of last week. This
year they are open both morning and after
noon. New games and occupations are being
introduced, and in every way the attempt Is
being made 90 do more and testier than ever
before. The leaders are working devotedly
and the superintendent, Miss Howell, enters
upon her work with an intelligent enthusiasm
which sugurs well for her success. The pub
Hc AMI especially those whose generosity
makes tho work possible, are invited 70 visit
The grounds and see for themselves what Is
boirg done for the children whose playground
would otherwise be the streets Too grounds
arc located Mt The Charles street, Benefit
street, East street, Elm street, Public street
and Federal street schoolhuusos, ant the
corner of Julian and Amherst streets, corner
81 Prairie and potters avenues and on Charles
street, above the railroad bridge Those who
have MT vet contributed. but intend 90 do
so, will confer n favor upon the >ommittee by
sending I'm their contributions as soon rs pos
sible.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

When the big battlesbip Oregon reaches
the port of Honolulu an illustration will
be offered of the progress of our navy in n
decade. The Oregon is our fnost type of
battleship, of tha kind also represen ted
by tho Indiana and Massachusetts,. but
faster than her sisters, with horse power
of over eleven thousand and a trial trip
speed Of Ia ~ knots % her credit She Is
a coast line" battlcship, that Is. primarily
designed for coast cruising and coast de-
fence but has coal capacity for emorgen-
cies to enable her 10 run from san Fran.
cisco TO Honolulu without any trouble
over the coal question. The PHILADELPHIA
also at Honolulu represents the cruiser
class which was the beginning Of
our new navy, her type. however.
being larger and better than tho original
cruisers Of the white Squadron" ~
which the Chicago is the most imposing
The Philadelphia has no arInor. while the
Oregon has Is inches of stcel wall The
cruiser has no guns bigger than CInch
while the Oregon carries i3-irch guns
the most powerful built Alongside tnesc
new ships Will Dee the little Marion almost
the last of the little wooden "slo0ps-of.
war or oorvetbes reVaupag from the
navy Of Rebellion times. herself one u the
fleet OF our Civil War
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

The Appellate Division OF the Supreme
Court In brooklyn has declared valid tho
city ordinance restricting tho speed Of
srolley cars TO $ miles m hour with the
opinion that 1T Is as much tho duty Of
tho Legislature 90 protect tho traveller
from Unnecessary danger to bis person
while he is on the highway as his health
from infection while be Is in his home.
end we shink the power 10 perform
nsithsr obligation can W contracted
sway"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
A Newspaper, Not a Party Organ.
AN ANNOUNCEMENT.

W.
Company
Of
Life dispatches
this
The a a
protection
mo be adv n
routine distribution.
We to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
CITY OF PROVIDENCE.
CHAPTER 100.

An Ordinance Permitting the Providence
Telephone Company 60 Build Conduits
(Approved July II, ls97.)
1t is ordained by the City Council or the City
of Providence % follows:
SECTION /. Tue Providence Telephone
Company, its successors and assigns, are are
hereby authorized and empcwered, under tne
proyisions of Chapter AS of the CITY Ordl-
nances, approved Dec. q. 1892, 10 construct,
maintain and use underground condmts,
ducts, pipes. subways, manhoies ana such
other electrical appurtenances as may De
necessary for the proper distribution or lts
wires and 10 lay therein wires and cables Tor
telephone purposes in, under, ana along tho
From The corner of Pond and summer
streets, through summer street TO Conduit
street: in Sabin street, from Union street 10
In Lester street, from Pearl street to Har.
risOn street; -. .
Spraguo street;
In Spraguo street, from Harrison street to
Dexter street: .
In Dexter street, from Sprague street 70
Cromwell street; and also TO erect, MAINTAIN
and use poles and wires for telephone pur-
roses in, over, and along Doyle avenue, from
East avenue TO Elmgrove avenue;
Cypress street. from North Main street TO
Camp street; -
Manning street, from Thayer street TO Hope
street;
wotton street;
Public Il 'eet, from Broad street to Prairie
avenue; and
Morris avenue, from Doyle avenue 10 Haz-
ard avenue, provided, all OF said conduit,
subways, poles and wires shall be laid under
the supervision and control of the Commits
sioner OF Pubic Works: and provided also
that suitable provisi shall be made for car
rying the chy's police and fire alarm wires in
and upon said conduits, subways, ducts and
poles
SEC 9. The condition OF this ordinance Is,
that all Of said tonduits, subways. poles and
wires snail be laid subject 10 the provisions
and conditions of Chapter sol OF the CITY
Ordinances entitled "An ordinance for the
regulation Of el, ctric wires.
A true copy Witness:
MILAN E CLARKE
jyl5-3t City Clerk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
WILL BE SELF-DEFENSE
Plea OF Manchester to Charge Of
Numbering Trip

Fall River. July 15-Jeremiah Man
chester. Jr., was nrraignod in district
court this morning for the murder Of
Holder Alonso Tripp. on the Westport
highway last Saturday night The case
was further continued until tuesday
next Lawyer Higginson proposes 20 fight
the case on the ground If self defense and
n sum OF money has been contributed by
Manchester's friends aud nsighbors TO pay
the expenses. Mrs. Manchester is held
under heavy bonds 8s n witness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

The problem OF dead Mans Curve"
IN New York has been solved by the ap-
plication of a new kind Of cable grip and
the wicked turn Is now said TO bs robbed
Of Its terrors Which shows that even
impossibilities are possible when public
opinion gets its back up and rears on Its
hind legs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

Messrs. Charles II. Rowland, George f.
Mackinnon. Thomas II. McEiroy and
Allan q. Ridge will remain with The
News under the new management. Their
able and efficient service has been potent
factor In the success Of this newspaper and
their greater opportunities under more
liberal conditions will enable them 60
give better news. better presented, to the
people of Providence and neighboring
oiticS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
$500 FOR LOSS OF HAND.

Norwich, Conn. July 15.-By n decis-
Ion OF the Connecticut supreme court
handed down. John j. Ryan Of Holyoke.
Mass. Is awarded $500 damages and
costs in n suit against the Chelsea Paper
company of Norwich for the loss OF a
hand. The original suit was for $40. 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

Mayor Harrison of Chicago says he will
sign bicycle tax ordinance and such an
ordinance will add not less than 500, 600
TO tho revenues with the tax at 81 a
wheel. But Just wait until those 2oaee3
bicycle fiends get whack at the Mayors
political fortunes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

President Mckinley has issued an or
der suspending the operation OF ex-
President Cleveland's order consolidat-
ing the pension agencies OF the country
and reducing their number 10 nine from
IS
medal ~ honor has been awarded
to Joseph Taylor OF Lowell. Mass. for
gallant services at Weldon railroad, Nir-
ginia, Aug. rs. 1864. while with the
Seventh Rhode Island volunteers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

The "locusses" and the dragon flies are
reported TO be just tickled half TO death
with this weather. After all this is
necessarily "A world of mutual conces-
sion and compensation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
AID ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE..

Providence, July IA, 1897.
The UNDERSIGNED hereby gives notice that
he has been appointed by the Munic p i Court
Of the city of Providence, administra, or, with
will annexed, OF the estate OF Freeborn John.
son. late of said Providence. deceased, and
has given bond according 20 law.
All persons having claims against said es-
tate are hereby notified 90 present them To
the undersigned or file the same the office
Of the clerk ~ said court within six months
ftom the date OF the trst ad rt1~cWcnt
hereof RICHARD W. JENNINGS.
iyl5.thu-at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
MILITIA oi.lcERs COMMISSIONED

Augusta Nc. July 15.--The following
cnlcers Of the Maine National Guard
have been commissioned by Adiutant
General Richards: Major ". ~ Peter
con ~ the First regiment Csptain ID. w.
Lovejoy ana FIRST Lieutenant g. Hart
Plackngton Of company F. First regi-
ment. and Warren l.. Kicker OF Lewis
ton, s~cond lieutenant ambulance corps.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

A body Of tramps that started 10 cross
populistic Kansas has been held up by the
frmness Of the householders not TO supply
sustenance without a corresponding return
of labor. Coxey's army was treated much
better than that when IL trailed across the
plutocratic East from Msssillon to Wash.
1nQton, ID. G.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
EUROPEANS TO RErALIATE.

London. July 1.-THE Daily Chronicles
Vienna correspondent says IL Is stated
I'm w,-I informed circles that Europee n
conference will shortly be convoked in
Vienna or Berlin 20 discuss measures 10
be adopted against the United states
tariff policy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
MARRIED.

CHASE-GUILD-In this city, 18th inst, by
Rev. Edward Z. Moore, Alice Elizabeth
Guild and George Davis Chase.
SMlTH-MIlLER-In this city, 18th inst, by
the Rev. Charles n. Plummer, at his resi-
dence, los John street, Mr.. Samuel Ernest
Smith and Miss Annie Matilda Miller,
both OF Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
Official
advertising.

This newspaper publishes official
advertising of the GOVERNMENT
OF THE UNITED STATES, OF the
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, of
the CITY OF PROVIDENCE and
of several TOWNS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

Congressman Capron Is new at the busi-
ness but he appears TO be startlingly sue
csssful at restoring the postoiiices In his
district TO Republican rule.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

Why do not the police chase the Olney-
VILE gambling house oappors out of the
city of Providence?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

AS many persons appear TO have seen
Grace Stevenson as saw that wondrous
airship some weeks ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
The Benefit Of Clergy.

Biugcrs-And werey you married on timo'
Gingcrs-Oh, no. had To pay tine par
con cash. --Yonkcrs Statesman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

large T-.uch water rifs b. issIng rl' is af
tho corner ~ ths New YORK Nv Hafr1 &
Hartford inward freight Lousr, 81 rssslt ~
the recent burst On smith h!lL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
We guess the storm made July record.

s. The Sick Man of Turkey appears, at
least able to be up to have his bed made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
fifty Lsshcs.

"On another occasion n complaint was
made that man had stolen al 500 from a
woman. Hc was arrested, brought before
me. indicted, tried and convicted. | or
dcrod bin % receive 90 lashcs on his back
On two successive days unless he gave MP
the money in which case ho was % receive
only % lasLcs A. soon a. the sentence
was written down the marshal marched
TIE prisoner out 90 tree. made him hug
The tree and In the presence u the crowd
that followed bcgnn inliicting the lashcs.
To inan stood Dc f0r awhile without finch
ing. hu' when Do bad r,tclycd the twonty.
sfgyud lafh d. cried out. stop, for Gods
sake. nbd viii tell you where the money
Sc Iic marshal stopped and accom-.
.11icl ~ fhr crowd took the man 30 che
plaoe ludlral11. where the money was re.
cylsnsd. ald flo thicf WIS then nadc 20
cBrfy Do fa~k f1 tto woman and apologize
flr sfo.ling it Tho marshal then consult.
nd 80 serf. D,e. aud. finding that 70 pre-
s,Fllal ~ l.f.fs nt any rate, be marched
tis afoffh t1k t0 ne trco and gave him
IDs ilslaB0s Nbicb was bis duo
WALTER WELLyAS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

Or. Miles Pain Pills. zone cen, doee."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15

An Ordinance Permitting tho Providence
Telephone Company 20 Build Conduits
and TO Erect Poles and Wires in Certain
Streets
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-15
Facts About the Career OF
the Famous Priest.
His Brain Said to Be an Auto
matte Legal Machine.
Some of His "reminiscences as
4O-Niner--NOted Criminal Cases.

WASHINGTON. July IS. - Especial +
About 30 days hence Justice Stephen j.
Field will have eclipsed the great record OF
"a years, months and days service on
the supreme court bench. Justice Fiold s
service began March 10, 1868, and IL he
lives till Aug 10 he will have served con-
tinuously for longer time than any other
man that ever sat upon the bench. Justice
Field is still a great Judge. When he con
contracts his mind upon a case, all his
grent legal learning comes to his aid. His
brain is an almost automatic legal ma
chine. He forgets everything else, but the
law and its principles arc always fresh In
his mind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-15

10 tsld Levi, Jenkins and Shutter were
dead before they leacned tho plsce.
Death resulted from hanging In the
cases OF Gordon and Andsume.
Justice OF the Peace Charles boswell
held an Inquest over the five bodies
this morning.
None OF the citlzans seem to deplore
the action OF the m b, hut on the can.
trary the hanging Of three or four
more members Of the gang 10 being
talked OF. No troops have been asked
for. The citizens say that they are not
wanted.
Lyle Levi was an old &C der and
bore on his face wounds received dur
Ing the civil war while fighting for the
Union. NJDe Ut tue iynchers are
hoown. They all came from dis
tance.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. To-
doverBor Mount has cent the follow
Ing to the sheriff OF Ripley county;
"Wire me at once the particulars OF
lynching that has occurred in your
county. further direct that you pro-
coed immed lately with all the power
you can command to bring to Justice
all parties guilty Of participating IL
the murder OF the i've men alleged 10
have been Iynched. Such law less ess
10 intoierabie, and all the power Of the
state, II necessary, Will be vigorously
employed for the arrest and punish
msnt Of all parties implicated.
'JAMEs A. MOUNT,
Governor"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-15

have been fixed In February hao
their motions iu the b ard not been
defeated by the majority. Judge Wal.
lace, however, III long decision. de.
clRres all the su erviSors out OF ofiios,
Lock man and Rotsnzi included.
1t is stated that Mayor Pheian, an
ticipnting the decision, has already
selected the men to appear as mem.
bers Of q new board, but hs has u OF as
yet announced their names. Gov.
Budd also claims the appointing power
anu will probsbly appoint another
board Of supervisors. The board Just
removed will not go out OF office with
cut a struggle and will meet day
aud go ahead with the tax rates.
They will endesvor to ignore Judge
WRliace's decision and will eDioin the
boards appointed by CIV. Budd ami
Mayor Phelan from taking of1ics.
The municipal government OF San
Francisco 10 there ore liable to b. ex-
tremeIy complicated for the next few
months. The Spring Valley Water
company, a private corporation, fur
nishes this city with its water supply
and eaoh year the board OF supervisors
fixes the Rates TO be charged.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-15

LONDON, Sept. l6.-rne Times Co.,
resi- onuent al San Sebastian Comments
upon the "Almosl complete indIfier.
encs Displayed by representative men
regarding Inc extremely critical pDliti-
cal situation" Continuing, he says;
"Minlsters, generals, diplomats anu
public men OF all parties and OF every
variety OF opinion, merely shTug their
shoulders wnsn Cuba Is menIlousJ.
The present government ID weak In
the extreme, but there IL no sign that
the liberals are better organiEsu.
"CsptAin General Weyler will be
probably retained in Cuba out ui
uaieTence 10 the personal wishes Of the
late premier, senior Cauova5 del Csstil.
10. But experience forces ths convic-
lion that Cuba will never be psciflei
by military operation. The question
Arlses whether the United States could
DO induced to stop American supplies
10 the insurgents. II 20, there 10 no.
doubt the Ieballion wOuli soon col.
lapse. The difficulties would be- great,
buI the weston ought seriously 10
occupy the attenIion OF tne Spanish
stAtesneD."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-15

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The Phila-
deiphip flagship OF the Pacific station,
now NJ Honolulu, IL to come home ss
soon ss the necessary otders can reach
her. This will leave the bennington ss
tho cole representative OF the United
States navy al Honolulu until the
Baltimore REACHES that puH. 1t has
been found necessary TO adopt this
oourse In order TO get the crew to man
the Baltimore, which now lies ~ Mare
Island navy ysrd almost ready for
sea. With the men secured from the
Philadelphia by re-sDiistment IL Will
be possible to man the Baltimore and
senu her back TO the Hswaiisn islands.
AT one time ~ was beneveu 10 would be
necessary to send the battisship Ore.
gon Tor this purpose, but thi, plan was
abandoned. As tho japanese cruiser
Nsniwa has lefi Honolulu for Japan,
IL was thought that no Interests are
jeopnrdized by leaving only the Ben.
nington there.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-15

FAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10. "A prom
inent Central A american, now in this
city, has Just received 9 letter from
Guatemala, written o few days prio T
to the breskiDg out OF the revJlutiu n.
IL contains the Information that ID.
Emile Ubico and Palm d. Francisco
Amado, two very prominent mrn,
were candidates for president, in addi-
ton to Prospero Morales. Tho letter
went on to state tn at Barrios had about
completed his arrangement to have
himself elected LOT second term In
spite OF the constitutional prohibition.
and 1t predicts that In the vent OF his
success the friends OF Morales, Ubico
and Amado would make s,rious
trouble.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-15

NEW YoRK, Sept. l5.-A dispatch
10 tue Herald from Busnos Agree,
Argentina, says: The minister oil
finance has sent to congress draft Of
the new relaiiatory tariff against the
United States, drawn slong the lines
advocated by President Uriburu In HE
latest message 10 Congress. There Is
no doubt that the bill Will become q
law practically rs 1t slanJs.
This new tariff will increase the duty
nifty per cent Oh these products not
now on the Tree list AMI Is per cent on
those which are on tue iree list. 1t
will apply ~ those countries which
have increased or may increase duties
on Argentine prJuucus ana 10 ,simed
directly Ut the United States.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-09-15
SERIOUS CONFLICT.
Deputy marsbnis fire on Striking
Miners tn Ohio.

CINCINNATI, o., Sept. l5, "A
special 10 the Inquirer from KIN Iville,
Tenn, says: A special Ir III 0swego,
on the Rockville an d ONO railroad In
he Jslico coal mining district, gives
an account Of M encounter last night
between eight United States marsbals
ana the striking miners. Yesterday
DOn.uDion miners were PUT 10 work
and trouble came last night. A IN b
came marching towsru the compsny's
store. When they were ordered by
the msrshais to halt, the miners
answered with oaths. They were then
ordered by the marshsls to leave the
property, which they refused to do.
The narshals took refuge In black
smith shop End fired upon the mob.
Tue miuets reiterated, but returned
the fire with their Winchester. None
OF the marshals are hurt, but as to the
miners It Is not known. The marsha Ia
tear serious trouble and havs asked
for assistance.