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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23

Episcopal Church. 1t is not expected
that he will retire from all active work in
the church, but IL is thought he Will
be made Rector Emeritus OF the church he
has served so faithfully and so long.
After finishing his college work, DIR.
Henshaw went into missionary work nt
Dianton and Thornton. lie was after this
pastor of ST. Pauls at Wexford TOR
time. From here he went to Trinity
Church, Washington. and then to st.
Peters Baltimore. In both of these
churches he acted as temporary rsctor
In 1854 he became rector of the old st.
Andrews Church on Friendship street,
and dnder his guidance the church soon
became too small for the attendance, and
was enlarged. At Easter, 1872 All saints
Memorial Church, corner OF Westminster
and Stewart streets was opsped for its
first service. Since that day there has not
been Sunday on which the church has
not been open. 1t was built as IA memorial
of Bishop Henshaw, DR.. henshaw's
father
DR. Henshaw does not resign from phvs-
ical inability, but because he feels that
after SD long u service the interests of the
church and advancement OF the work
will be best served by IL.
The waIdens and vestry have taken no
action as vet on the resignation, hut will
probably do SO at the next meeting. DIR.
Henshaw says he does not know anything
about what will b. done concerning his
successor. He has been for many years a
mem Der Of the standing committee of the
diocese OF Rhode Island, acting as presi-
dent part OF this time. For more than 40
years he has been one Of the four delegates
to the general triennial convention of
the Episcopal Church of the United
States
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
Brakeman McNamara'S
Story to the Police.
TRIPPED In AN ALLEYWAY
When He Was PROSTATE He Was
ChOked and Then Robbed.
ONE OF THE ASSAILANTS KNOWN

William Mcnamara, brakeman on the
Worcester division Of the Consolidated
road reported to the police at the Central
station last night that he had been knock
cd down and ROBBED of a.. AS he seemed
straightforward and was sober, his story
was listened to.i
He said he had been assaulted and rob.
bed in az alleyway running between
North Main and Canal streets. The two
men that did IL were railroad men he be-
came acquain ed with through George
Randall, a railroad man also. who knew
one Of them. The four were together dur
ing the day and had several drinks. While
on his way homo his supposed friends
tripped ana ohoked Mcnamara and went
through his pockets. He said that he had
Sl2 in his pocket in the morning, when
he metz tlRandall, who Is fireman on u
night switcher, and later they came across
the other TWO men. Randall said he
knew one OF them and called him Dan.
This Dan was about 40 years of age. wore
IA brakeman 5 cap and n sack suit OF we'll
worn clothes. lie was about q feet In
height and weighed about l75 pounds
His companion was young fellow appar-
entity about 20 years OF age. He wore q
brown derby hat. The four walked
around and had several drinks, and ended
up at the Hotel Victor, y2 North Main
street. About go O'Clock Randall left
the party TO go to work mt Horton g
Grove
Mcnamara did not seom 10 be quite sure
about the time OF the robbery. According
TO his first statement it was about 9
o'clock and later he said il was soon after
they left Randall at 5:3J. and he was on
mis- way home mt 90 Davis street. The
other two mon followed him, and in the
alIeyway held him up. He was suddenly
tripped and WIS prevented from calling
for help by n tight grin of Dams fingers
| around his throat While on the ground
| held thus, tho younger fellow went
| through his pockets, and after IL was over
| he did not have a penny, and when he got
ON mis- feet neither OF the men We're in
sight.
Lieut. Horton searched Mcnamara and
| found that he did not have u cent. He
| thinks that he knows who Dan Is though
| and the chances are that he will be
arrested soon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
A SNEAK THIEF.
Kelly Arrested With Stolen Clothes In
His Possession.

Policeman Toole who keeps sharp
lookout on lower South Main street, has
nabbed many thieves in that rather pro
Iinc district by his attention to business
and sort of natural detective instinct.
He is regarded AS an especially capable
officer by his superiors and the reputation
has been earned by several more or less
important arrests Yesterday afternoon
he saw John Kelly stranger, who said
he belonged in Worcester, going along
south Main street with good looking
clothing under his arm The garments in
his possession did not harmonize with
those he was wearing aud the officer $
suspicion was aroused. Kelly was taken
TO the Third police station and this morn
ing at o'clock it was ascertained ttat
two coats and a vest belonging to Michael
j. Boylan had been stolen from one of
the sleeping rooms in Bernard Boylan's ;
house, 1l6 Tockwotton street yesterday
afternoon. Kelly was arraigned in the
Sixth District Court this morning on
charge Of entering dwelling house in
the day time for the purpose OF robbery.
Kelly pleaded not guilty and said that no
bought the garments for 81 from man
he met on the street He was held in the
sum of $500 To appear for trial next Tues
day. Meanwhile he will reside in the
Cranston jail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
France Established on the Nile.

Paris, Dec. 23.-The Gil Bias today
publishes n letter from Major Marchand.
the French officer whose expedition was
recently enormously reported from Brus-
sells 20 have been maSsaCred. The letter
which In dated from Semio on June IL,
says the work accomplished Is enormous.
lie says the French hold Domsibsr.
strongly occupied Meshraerrek. and that
BY August IL France would thus be
firmly established on the Nile without
firing q shot Commenting upon the
communication, the Gil Bias says the
rivals of France can no longer prevent
her from bcing mistress of the Nile.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
In EIGHTY-THREE DAYS.


San Francisco, Dec. 20. Conrad Helms,
who left New York last Septem Der 10
ride TO san Francisco on wager and
make the Golden Gate in eighty days, has
arrived. He made the trip OF 1912 miles
In SO days. after going through seven rain
storms five snow storms, one bli zIard
and three sand storms He rode across
the alkali plains when thev were covered
with mud and crossed snow covered
mountains.
In all the trip he had no serious break
downs. He used only one pair OF tires
and one wheel. His total equipment
weighed nearly forty pounds. He still
hopes TO make the trip from coast To coast
I'm so days, but Will remain In California
this winter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
PLEADED GUILTY.
Warner Admits That He Kidnapped
Young Conway.
At HIS Own Request He Was Re
manded For Sentence.

Albany, y. Y, Dec. 23 Albert 5.
Warner at trial in the supreme court
this morning pleaded guilty TO an indict-
mect found against him for assisting In
the kidnapping of Johnnie Con way some
months ago. At his own request he was
rsmanded for sentence until o'clock
this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
Mr.. ALIENS FUNERAL.
Services Conducted by Rev. E. c. Moore.
A Very Largs Attendance.

The funeral of Councilman.e elect John
B. lien was held from his late residence,
2Sl Williams street. The service was con-
Quoted by Rev. Il. G. Moore and a large
number Of friends and relatives were
present. Mr.. Moore spoke touchingly on
Mr.. Aliens life Of usefulness and aevo-
tion 10 principle. The casket was covered
with floral pieces Calvary Commandery
ana St Johns lodge each sent hand
come piece. The bearers were Clinton ID.
Sellew, Thomas Is. Ross Edwin Barrows
and I. Il. Stuckwell. lnterment was at
Swan Point cemetery.
The present city council, of course, can
take no action on MIR Aliens death rs
he was not n mem Der of that body. But
"A resolution will be passed at the first
meeting Of the new council in January
ana special election will De held during
tnat month TO I'LL the vacancy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
Chicago Bond Bids.

Chicago, Dec 23. -Conmtroller Waller
has made the rest bond sale ever made
by tie city Of Chicago. pe opened bids
for Sl0O, 900 worth of Chicago refunding
bonds hsaripg IL Ter cent. interest is.
sued TO take up like amount Of per
cent. bonds which fall due on January 1
next The best bid was that OF &. j.
Blair for the Merchants National bank
and the award will be- given tomorrow.
This bid was Sl03, 660 for tho entire issue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
WILL STOP lMPORTATIONS.

Recent Order Issued by Anal gamated
Carpenters aud Joiners Of Glasgow
Washington, Dec. 80 United States
Consul Taylor, at Glasgow. has furnished
the state department. with a copy OF n
circular order issued by the Associated
and Amalgamated Carpenters and Join
ers OF that city, prohibiting the hand
ling OF imported prepared joined work.
The consul saws that as the society in
cludes all of the mechanics in that line OF
business I'm Glasgow the order must
effectusIly stop inportations of this pre-
pared work, the greater part Of which
comes from the United States in large
quantities. The contention ot the Scotch
wor kmen Is n novel one, namely that the
men who make the Joined work are paid
much less than themselves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
Will Sail For Havana Tomorrow,

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. %. George W.
simpson, president of the Fort Worth
Stock Yards, who has been appointed
special food commissioner FOR Cuba. will
sail TOR Havana tomorrow. lie fas in
structlons from the agricultural depart.
ment 10 make an explicit report un the
food situation existing In Cuba
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
Gold Standard Urged.

Calcutts. Dec. 25 - Ihe Bengal Cham
Ter OF Commerce has sent an address 10
the govern ment urging that the time has
arrived 10 adopt the gold standard point
ing out that IL is four yesrs since the
inints were closed to silver. leaving In
dia without a currency system, asserting
that the suspense T. harmful 90 trade aud
urging the government To- disclose any
measures which 10 might have I'm con
temp plation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
Lynching al Colfax.

San Francisco. Dec. % An Examiner
special from Spokane. wash. says:
Several persons who have come here from
CoiJax, declare that Notwithstanding all
dsnials y lyDohins occurred there sunday
Chad wick Marshall and John Mcdonald.
the alleged murGerers of Orville Hay.
den, n prominent citizen of Barmington.
were taken from the county isil by mob
and hanged 70 trees near the town.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
Condition Still Very Serious.

New York. neo 2s The physicians st
the PRESBYTERIAN hospital said today that
Mrs. Bollnston Booths condition mas
not changed since Yesterday. Her condi-
tiop is still very serious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23

At 3 10 tsieieek last evening John Bow
ers, who lives at pa Aborn street was
thrown.from his carriage nc the corner Of
Eountain street by Bis runaway horsa
Ire animal Kept On at It's beat speed
down -abin street and across the railroad
track 10 Park street where 10 was stopped
by Jonn h. kellogg bowers Was not
injured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
HELMBoLD TO BE CONFINED

London, Dec. %. On the advice OF the
police surgeons Charles Helmbold, son Of
the late DIR. Heimpold OF New York city.
who was arrested here on Tuesday last.
charged with having threatened to Kill
United States Consul General Osborne,
was today taken To the asylum for tho
insane. IL has been discovered that Helm
bold had already been confined foi six
weeks IN an asylum, under the assumed
name of Il. &. Evans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23

SERVED FOR CUBA.
Now Rivera Must Undergo Punish-
ment For EmbezZlement.

Santa Fe n. NJ, Dec. 23-Dr. Carlos
Rivera, an educated Cuban, formerly
connected with the Gomez army, has been
brought here from Soccorro and turned
over to the pententiary authorities under
sentence of eighteen months for eInpez-
element. While teaching school near
Magdalena. he was entrusted with the
delivery of a check for 5000 lie endorsed
the check, got the money ana attempted
to leave the country. Rivera abandoned
the. Cuban army, wherein he served as a
physician ana came here because Of pull
monary trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
Letter Sent to the War
denS and VeStry.
WILL RETIRE NEXT MAY.
Has Been Engaged In Ministerial
Work Fifty Years.
MANY YEARS AT ALL SAINTS.

Rev. Daniel Henshaw, ID. d., rector o.
All Saints Memorial Church, has sent his
resignation to the wardens and vestry OF
the church. This is to take effect next
May which will be the 4ith anniversary
of his rectorship OF All saints Church.
For more than 80 years Dr. Henshaw
has been engaged In the ministry o. the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
Amusements This Evening.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE Margaret
Mather in "Cymbeline.
rrtrh,s OPERA HOUsE-"A Hired Girl"
OLYMPIC Vaudeville, including Johnstone
Bennett and the American Biograph'
WESTMINSTER THEATRE-Yaidis Sisters
Novelty Company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
CARTRIDGES IN HIS POCKET.
They Were Exploded by Fall, and
Hernandez Was Terribly MangIed.

San Jose, Cal. Dec. %. Amazon Her
nandez, a Mexican wood chopper. was in
the habit of carrying giant powder cart
ridges in his pockets, as he frequently
used them for blasting tree stumps Yes
terdsy he tripped and fell a knife In his
pocket struck cap and nine explosions
followed in quick succession. Hernandez
was terribly mangled and will die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
TUBE MIL TO START Up.

Pittsburg, Dec. % Preparations are
being made to start the tube mill Of the
oil well supply company. this city, in
about six weeks. 1he plant has been idle
for the past four years and its starting
means that 1900 men will he given em-
ployment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
STILL FAST ON THE ROCKS.

London. Dec. 23'-Iho British steamer
Croma from New York for Leith reported
ashore or lnchkeith Island In the Firth
of Forth yesterday. still remains fast on
A bout $40 tons OF her csrge have been
discharged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
THE WEATHER.

snow Tonight aud Tomorrow-Ciear-
ing Tomorrow Afternoon
w.sn,ryten. Dec. 23.-For New Eng
land: snow tonight and Friday; PROB
aply clearing Friday afternoon or night;
colder: variable winds, becoming north
westerly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
NEWSL- S.

Now comes the season of unrest
When many generous soul VIII sign
And wish she had begun her quest
For Christmas presents last July
Washington Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION.
Ninth Annual Banquet 10 Be Held NV
Years Evening.

The Rhode Island Business Mems asso-
citation will give Its ninth annual ban
luet at the Narragansett h otsl on Satur-
Day evening, January ]. 1898. Reoeption
Mt r. 80. Dinner at 700. The general
zenship.' lf
The speakers will include His Excel
lency. the Governor, Hon. Elisha Dyer
Assistant Secretary of ths Interior Hon.
Webster Davis, United States Hon. Mel
son W. AlGrich, Congressmen Bnll and
Capron. They have given conditional
acceptances and are expected TO be pres
ent. His Honor. Mayor McGuinpess, will
be cordially welcomed N his health per.
inits him To hs present
Governor Dyer and Senator Aldrich
used no Introduction " Rhode Islanders
Hoo. Webster Davis Is Que Ot The most
brilliant orators OF toe West He was
formerly mayor ot nspsas City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
1898 DIsriesA Mailed Free 10 ANY
Address

state your number aud enclose price.
NM n POTTER
Jli Westminster st.. Providence, H. l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23
HEAVY BLIZZARD.
Two Feet of Snow Have Already
Fallen I'm New York state.

'Dunklrk. n. Y, Dec. 23-The heavy
blizzard which struck here yesterday is
raging with increased fury this morning
and there is nov ton inches of snow on
the level. Trains on all roads are being
DELAYED more or less
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23

Watertown. ". Y, Dec. %. 3.-One OF the
worst billiards that has ever visited this
section in a mum ber of years began last
oven ing and has continued unabated all
night. 1wo feet OF snow now cover tho
ground ana it is still coming. Ibs snow
,so far has caused little delay 60 railroad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23

Good Box Papers Prom > Cents Up
Hettcr ~ ior., Fancy Rich Paper 25c. box
4 liberal dts luri ~ th~ ,i,,l,n
WM. X. rOTTER Ji6 Westminster 81.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-23

Nine drunkards were fined in the
nolica court this morning. The police say
chat Il is remarkably quiet in crime cir
cIes this Week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-23
Grn,.. yeteran A.sociatIon.

The members Of the Grays' Veteran
Association. and the soldiers OF the HrdyS'
a well known military company OF the
First Virginia Regiment met tos ttuer
last night at Morgenstern's restaurant.
on Broad street near fourth street, ~
celebrate Washingtons birthday.
FOR twenty-five years have they gamer
ed together for this purpose, ana thIs C
casiOn was no exception TO the rule OF
good things 10 eat AMI drink, spe .cnes'
songs, and general goodtelloWshlp Wnich
prevailed.
The banquet hall was lavlshly decorated
with State and national flags, and pc
lures. among which Washington IKE
ness was very prominent.
After appreciatiVe enjoyment OF all the
courses of the supper served in Morgan
stern's best style there followed speeches
from Captain T.. 4. Shepherd, Captain g.
4. ShackL-.prd. and Lieutenant DAVIS.
all ofthe First Virginia Regiment and
Lieutenant T. &. Garrison. vce-president
Of the Grays Association; Commander
Mlnetree FOlkes. of the Sons of C0nfed-
crate Veterans. Captain +. Leslie Spence,
OF the Grays' Veteran Association, Lieu
tenant Tony Miller. Lieutenant Goode.
Lieutenant Davis, of Company J., and
others.
Captain c. Gray Bossieux i'm response
10 loud demands. sang Rocked I'm the
Cradle OF the Deep" and the whole COM
pany Joined I'm the national ang My
Country lis OF Thee" led blythe Cherry
Prothers. who had previously sung some
delightful musical selections.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-23
r,cRtRY AND THPROpH"fNI.
S,,ccesssui Entertainment hy the ''"''>
ofrmory and Henry.

successfuI Entertainment nv III" ''"''>
fTmory and Henry.
EMORY. VA. Feb. @.-Spec'a''- Inc
ladies of Emory and Henry college mere
organized into a society called the "'-
mans Library and improvement 'o1'''y'
For tho past year they have been en-
deavorins in a small way 10 raise tunds
and success has crowned their every ell
fort. . . -,,,an
under It's auspices. styled A birel - !.
party" All who came brought pennies
for as many years as they were old.
quite a pleasant evening was speht II,
feasting aud song. The ladies Heareu
about s55. 80. go
President r. G. Warehouse lett yes
tcrday morning TO be present AZ con
ference Of the representatives, OF the VIZ
einia universities and colleges. when
was held at the Randolph Macon No-
mans College, Lynchburg.
Judge John A. buchanan returned 10
his home. al Emory. on Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-23
THE shCOND DIsTRICT CONTEST.
John :. Wise Tells What He Expects to
Prove i'm His BROTHER. Case.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-Captain John
). Wise. who spent last week in the
Second Congressional district directing
the preparation OF the contested election
case OF Or. II. y. Wise against ". a.
Young. who has been awarded the Ger
tiiicate OF election 10 the tifty-lifth CON
gress from thar district, returned TO New
York Saturday night.
Captain Wise spent a portion OF FRIDAY
and Saturday in Washington I'm converse
ton with many Republ cans who VIII ne
prominent in both the legislative ana eA-
ecutive circles of the next ddminlstid-
ton. ...t
lie spoke freely of the methods adopted
in the late election. openly charging the
most glazing frauds throughout tue eh.ii
CONGRESSIONAL district. and predicting the
unseating Of Representative young 10
use his own expression. before the hlue-
birds whistle" He takes no stock WHAT
ever i'm the recently published statements
that only three committees OF the HOUSE
will be- appointed at the extra session;
viz Rules Mileage and Ways and
Means" why" said Captain Wise. "a
Committee on Elections is as necessary
10 the House of Representatives as the
heart is 10 the human body, and | know
whereof ! speak when / tell you that one
A. more will be appointed al the extra
session OF the coming Congress"
Continuing. he said There is not
county. or scarcely a precinct I'm the
Second Virginia district whore frauds ami
ttlllS were not pIhctlceu IN Sucu way,
an< so similar In character as not to prove
t<t it was ia accord with plan dissem-
mated from some headquarters. At
white precinct in Norfolk $50 votes were
returned. while 1T a precinct which show
cd 1.1SI blacks and c. whites registered.
only 800 votes were returned.
"A number Of colored mon I'm
Norfolk testified that although in
limo from > o'clock 4. NJ. and
occupying positions I'm close proXim-
ity TO the voting booth. they We're not
allowed TO vote until 1920 = NJ while
white men were continually pushed 10 the
front and voted ahead of them"
Captain Wise also gave tahuiated
statement by precincts. showing that In
Southampton county Colonel John Overs
resident county. which shows that both
Dr Wise and Major Mckinley were de,
frauded mt Of nearly three thousand
votes each lie expects TO prove that N
the district Or Wise was cheated out OF
: 0OO and Major Mckinley over ; ~" N",,-.
T, encaking Of tho division in his party
be claims that the Republican party, was
,,o,,or more harmonious In the second OF.
,r,ct ,han AT present that the traitors a., a.
,i,o ,artv and their Democratic alhes w
rrs number over one hundred ID INC
whole district
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-23

Celebration of the Washington Literary
>ociety aud the Mednli-ts.

LEXINGTON. VA. Feb. 22.-Special.-
All academic duties at the Virginia Mill
tary Institute and Washington and Lee
University were suspended to-day in
honor of the memory OF George Wash
ington.
Tho Washington Literary Society. OF
Washington and Lee University. held ITS
annual celebration in the University
chapel tonight.
chapel tonight The president. Mr.. }.
T.. Thrift of Virginia. introduced the
first declaimer-Mr f. f. Won Berries.
Of Kentucky. whose subject was An
thongs Grafton" Mr.. l.. Wholwender.
Of Kentucky. followed with the declama-
ton. Eugene Aram's Dream
After the reading Of the questionable
solved That the signs OF the times indi-
cate tho truth OF pessimstic principles. %
by Mr. T.. IT, Smith. Of West Virginia.
the secretary. the question was we'll de-
hated by the following gentlemen. in for
chile and eloquent discussion. Mcssrs.
w X. McClung OF Virginia. W. : COX.
Virginia. a. C.. Birch. Alabama, ana X.
]. Root. Virginia.
The judges awarded the declaimcr' s
medal 10 Mr. Wholwender. aud the de-
baters medal to A!r. W. ). COX.