davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
WILL TRY ANOTHER.
McDonald's First Burglar Catcher
Didn't Work.
After Recent Losses He Is Going to Rig Up
Better C0ntrivance.

"A. q. Mcdonald. who has a grocery store
and meat market mt 204 Dexter street, is con-
triving new scheme now. The last one
failed 10 work and the robber escaped. The
next time the thief visits the premises he will
think his departure from this earth was
rather premature. Last night the thief got
into the store and carried off bag of pork, a
ham and several cans of tomatoes. Three
weeks ago thief went into the same store
and appropriated 50 worth of cigars, two cans
OF OK tongues. two hams, 81 worth Of cocoa
and some tobacco and miscellaneous canned
goods. Mr.. Mcdonald did not like the man.
ner Of reducing his stock,and rigged up-a con-
trivance calculated to give information of any
person who had no right to bo on the premi-
ses He fixed an electric battery TO his front
window and strung the wires so the current
would ring bell in the upper part Of the
hou .. The occupant OF the over-the- store
apartments was 10 inform the owner OF the
market as soon as he heard the bell ring
The bell did not ring last night, but the ar.
ticles mentioned disappeared. The robbery
was discovered by patrolman Michael Rey-
nolds, who went to Mr.. McDonalds house at
the corner Of Wilson and Harrison streets
and informed Kim of the condition of affairs at
his store. The thief or thieves gained en-.
trance apparently by the front window,
which was found open. The window is in
front. of the store and 1t has four large lights
OF glass. The upper part was usually left
open little way to afford ventilation, and
the thief managed to reach the spring and
lower the window. Mr.. Mcdonald is now at |
work on another mechanical contriyance, and |
he says 1t will be surprise party to the next |
tbief
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
BOTH ARRESTED
LOwell'S Treasurer and
Brother in Trouble.
Charged With Attempting to
Bribe a Councilman.
Gave Pr0missory Notes That Were
Turned Over 10 the Police.

Lowell, Mass, March Edward II.
Donovan, the city treasurer recently ap-
pointed by Mayor Courtney. and James
c. Donovan, his brother, were arrested
this morning on a warrant charging them
with attempting to bribe Councilman
Arthurw. Lang by giving him promissory
notes for $3.50 IL he would vote for the
retention of Edward X. Donovan as city
treasurer.
Mr.. Lang accepted the notes which
transaction, IL is alleged was seen by
several witnesses and Lang Immediately
turned the notes over to the police. A
warrant has also been issued for the arrest
OF Lawyer ID. O'Connell, on the charge of
being an accessory before the fact, but as
that gentleman is engaged in Cambridge
the warrant has not been served Both
brothers were arraigned i'm the police court
today and pleaded not guilty. They were
held In S2S00 until March o. The neces-
sary bail was advanced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
THE LOCAL STOCK MARKET.

Local securities, as reported by Albert p
| Miller, Jr., have been somewhat quiet during
the week. There have been some sales OF the
| bank and the Illuminating stocks and prices
have continued firm, showing but little change
| from last weeks quotations
The following securities are offered for
| sale by leading local houses:
| Wecden, Kendall q Co 100 Merchants
Bank, % Fourth National, 50 Third National.
| IS Manufacturers National, 100 American
National. a5 Commercial National, co weybos.
set National, 100 City National, 40 National
Bank Of Commerce, 80 Rhode Island National.
100 Blackstone Canal, 20 Old National.
Hallett, Anderson & Co.-Four shares Anne.
rican Screw Co, Is shares, Providence Gas
Co, 10 shares Narragansett Electric Light.
200 shares Red Seal Co., % shares City Nation.
al Bank and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. worsted
Co. 6s.
Providence Banking Co. loo Union Traction
~ Electric Co., 80 Merchants Insurance 80
Providence Telephone, 30 Rhode Island Per.
kins Horse Shoe. IL American Screw Co, 10
American Wringer common, 10 Provid, nee
Gas, 100 Blackstone Canal Bank, 25 Rhode
Island National, 30 National Eagle.
@. Franklin Nugent ~ Co.-5o Narragansett
Electric Ligat, LOO Perkins Horse Shoe pre-.
ferrod, 30 Gorham Manufacturing Co. com.
mon, 20 Providence Cas- Is American wringer
common, 30 City National, 80 Rhode Island
National, 10 Campbell Machine Co.
The firm OF E. j. Knight a. Co. opened their
new offices today and during the business
hours entertained hundreds Of their clients
and friends, all Of whom spoke i'm the high, 81
terms Of their new quarters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
PUBLIC HEALTH.

The city engineer and three others. one
of whom must be physician, shall con.
stitute commission of public health.
They shall appoint health officer
shall supervise the whole department, in.
spect the plumbing and draining of all
public building. All plans for sewers
muet bs submitted to him for approval.
The city shall be divided into health dis
tricts with a physician appointed for each
to minister to the poor under direction of
the health officer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01

financial World.

Although the general market today opened
| with fairly strong undertone, II did not
broaden fully as il should have done and
there were weak spots. like Jersey Central,
thatiseemed TO be tending lower. Commits.
sion houses were fairly good buyers and new
purchasing orders came in In considerable
volume as the hours passed. while at noon
there was a material falling off Of selling
orders.
The strength Of Lake Shore, which made
another entirely new record when il touched
l72 today, IL believed to be either due TO an
attempt to squeeze few shorts, or. what is
more likely, To buying orders by inside i'm
forests who know Of some good scheme for
the funding Of the per cent. bonds which
are now nearly due.
The market for Americans today was strong
and buoyant, leading all the markets Con-
soils were down l-s per cent. on realization
and not because of amy expected trouble in
the Transvaal, but the feeling in regard to
Americans was confident and the stocks have
been more active than for a long time the
advances, led by Louisville and st. Paul, ex-
t-nding TO 5-s per cent. The New York for
eign houses bought 10000 shares of the active
stocks.
The directors OF Manhattan are 10 meet ON
Tuesday next. when the question Of the divi-
dend will be discussed II is stated that the
earnings for the quarter will show about lsI
per cent. earned on the stock, which raises
the question whether the Ia per cent divi-
dend will be declared or not Mr. Sage is
very conservative, and IL his advice is taken
the dividend will be declared OH the per
cent. basis
dispatch to Hallett, Anderson a. Co. states
that there is very much improved feeling
In regard to the Industrial shares There is
aishort interest of 1900 in Leather in New
York, and people who know most about the
company have been buying the stock. There
is also a short interest OF 5000 shares in
Sugar, while the mystery is, who is carrying
this stock?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
FALL RIVER MOONSHINERS.
Goldstein Held on the Charge OF Run.
ming an Illicit Still.

Boston, March Phillip Goldstein of
Fall River, was arraigned before United
States commissioner Fiske at the federal
building today on n charge of making
whisky in violation of the internal reve-
nue. laws of the United States. The still
where Goldstein made his liquor was
unearthed in Fall River, Friday after
noon last. The place was raided by in
spcctors Medley and Shea, and Goldstein
was completely taken with surprise.
Before the commissioner he pleaded not
guilty and was held i'm $500 until wednes-
day next for further hearing. In default
of bail he was taken to Jail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

The board of education shall consist OF
nine members TO be appointed at first as fol
lows: three for two years, three for four, and
three for six, and thereafter each new ap-
pointment to be for six years. The cduca,
ton commissioners shall appoint super
intendent and teachers and have control
of the real estate used for school pur-
poses. No member of the board shall be
eligible to any appointment by il.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
THE COTTON AND GRAIN MARKET.

THE COTTON AND GRAIN MARKET.
Cotton opened lower this morning in sym
patby with Liverpool. Price, Mccormick &
Go. wire weeden, Kendall a. Co.: "The ad
vices from Liverpool thismorning were slight
ly disappointing, irssmuch as the arrival
market failed to respond to the American ad.
vance Of Saturday. The demand for actual
cotton continued active, with sales aggregat-
ing Is, 900 bales.''
The condition Of the wheat market was
somewhat uncertain today. The dispatches
TO Sullivan Brothers g. Co. were to the effect
that with firm and moderately strong cables
and small worlds shipments a steady and
hrmer market could be anticipated, while IL
would be difficult TO bull the market in case
OF q slack cash demand.
In London today off-coast wheat was quiet /:
passage wheat steady. The English country
markets were quiet and steady. In Liverpool
wheat was firm and little higher Corn was
quiet at practically unchanged prices.
The report of the visible today was: Wheat.
decrease, L.4ls,O0o bushels; corn, decrease, 5000
bushels; oats, increase 81, 900 bushels.
f. j. knight a. Co. quote Paine. Wobber g.
Co. in relation to the grain situation: ''Un.
usual interest is felt in the Forthcoming GOV
eminent report on March 10, as that will
show the amount of wheat held in farmers
hands The highest estimate Is made by
Price-Curent, 100000 TO I2o, OOo 900 bushels.
Others are rs low as 100000 and 7O,OOoOOO.
The farm reserve in March, 1896, was i23,OOO,
OO against 75,OOl00 in 1885, H. 0oo 900 in 1894:
lS5'ODoOo in 1898; 17l,0.0,0OO in 1892 and l28,.
Iooooo the average for the past seven years.
The visible Is now 100000 less than 1895:
Sf5o'ooo less than 1895 and 80 75O, 900 less than
the three previous years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
ON THE POTOMAC.s
Torpedo Boat No. @ Showed Her PAGES
This Morning.

Washington, March 1.-The FaTagut by
which name Torpedo boat No 6, will he
known showed her PAGES in run down
the Potrlac river today. Chairman
Boutelle, Senator Blackburn and other
members of the House and Senate, Naval
committee, General Russell A. Alger the
incoming secretary of War; Mr.. Hcrreshoff.
the blind designer and builder of the
craft, Secretary Herbert and a few others
were aboard. A spurt was made for about
two miles 10 test her speed and the result
was n broken record where the distance
being traycrsed at the rate of "a 2.3 miles
per hour
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
PROBABLY ACCIDENTAL.
A Kansas City Man Aspbyxiated In a
Boston Hotel.

Boston, March IA man who regis
tered as o. Gustasson of Kansas City at
Hotel Kctterer here last night was found
dead i'm bed today with the gas turned
partly on. In his pocket was found n
watch and chain, eco in cash and card
bearing the address of II. Nelson. $50
North First street, Kansas City. IL Is
thought death was an accident
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
The Garment Workers Win.

New York, March 1.-The general
strike among the garment workers ex
pected today did not take place, as most
of the manufacturers have acceded TO the
unions demand, and IL is believed the
Others will do so rather than have their
establishments closed. The manufac
turers generally agree that the workers
requests were reasonable and just and
should be granted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
CITY CHARTER.
Continued from Page ID

sioners, who shall appoint the men and
officers, make promotions and fill vacan-
cies.
Tenure of Office is in accordance wit
the civil service for all patrolmen and
superiors but police surgeons may be re-
moved at the pleasure of the board. ANY
member of the department charged with
violation of the rules shall be entitled TO
an open trial before the commissioners
and the mayor shall preside.
The chief executive officer of the depart
ment shall have power of committal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
TALKED ABOUT.

Hose il extingushed chimney fire NJ the
home OF Arthur Day, i5i sianwool street. nj
1865 o'clock this forenoon. The house was
damaged TO the extent o; s25.
while Dr. Harvey was attending patient
on broadway last evening a sneak thief stole
n blanket from his horse.
Thomas ,. o'Ncil. who Is employed by the
city, had his foot crushed at the CITY vrrd
thif forenoon and was taken 10 the Hlole
Island Hospital for treatment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
Pardoned by the President

Washington, March 1.-The President
has pardoned John l.. Smith, sentenced
In Massachusetts, to four years hard labor
for stealing letters. The pardon is granted
solely on account of the convict's unfor-
tunate wife dying from paralytic
stroke and eight small children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01

"Bic'e'is do not occur in tho blood or
In the ii'sHcs Of a healthy living body,
ei har OF man or the lower animals" so
e'ys the celebrated Dr. Koch. Other doc
tors sly that ito lest nc ilclno 10 rendsr
g blo'i perfectly pure aud healthy Is
ayH's Ssri,riril,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
Troubles Nearly Over.

The discontnuance Of the suit Of land
lord Robcrt McCardell against Thomas
Miller formerly proprietor Of tho hotel st.
George today probably ends litigation bc.
tween these two parties. Mr. McCarlclls :
suit was for rent and Mr. Miller has q
Judgment for 500 against Mr. McCarlcll
and the two eases will probably DC COM
promised
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01

South Norwalk, March 1.-The bottom
clue to the Fuda murder which was ex-
plotted on Saturday was run to earth to-
day when the button was identified rs
belonging to officer Pennington of the
South Norwalk police station force There
has been no sensation in the police de.
partment as alleged and the officers are
working away at the case along regular
lines
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01

Norwalk, Conn, March Ia fire this
morning at an early hour totally destroyed
with the contents, the residence of Otto
Dcpierne Of Summit street, loss S25OO, in
surance $500. The members of the family,
consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Depierne and
five children escaped with difficulty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01

Lynn, Mass, March ALI the strikers
at the shoe factory of Harney Brothers
returned to work this morning and every
thing Is quiet in and around the building.
No further trouble is anticipated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
The Coolest Of tho Season.

Hanover, N. H.. March la cold wave
swept over this'section Of the State last night
and early this morning. Here the weather
Yas the coldest Of the winter, the thermome-
ter registering 20 degrees below zero. Reports
from outside towns indicate severe weather
early in the morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
LAW DEPARTMENT.

Tho head of the law department shall
be tho city solicitor or corporation coun-
sci. He shall defend the city against all
suits and shall bc counsel for all city
officials in investigations and they shall
employ no one else.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
Decision Reversed.

Washington. March 1.-The United States
Supreme CourS reversed the decision of gthe
District Court Of Florida in the Three Friends
case, sustaining the contention Of the govern.
ment. This court was also ordered to resume
custody Of the steamer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
POOR DEPARTMENT.

The board of charities and corrections
shall have care of all city institutions of
a charitable or penal nature. They shall
appoint an overseer of the poor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

The board of fire commissioners shallhavc
similar control over their department and
be the custodian of all the apparatus and
fire stations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
Heart Disease the Caus e.

New Haven, March l.-woster a. Ensign,
one OF the Oldest and most prominent citizens
of New Haven, died suddenly today at his
place OF business, 75 Orange street. aged "a
year. Heart diseas was the cause OF DEATH
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01

The estimates of what is wanted for any
given year will be made before the rate is
fixed. AS it is now the cart is before the
horse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
TAX ASSESSMENTS

The board of three tax assessors an
pointed by the mayor shall make up their
annual levy by wards.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
A Glass Factory Burned.

Eiwood, Ind, March 1.-The American
plate glass factory mt Alexandria was
burned today; loss 100000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01

No alderman or other city official shall
directly or indirectly, be party 10 con
tract with the city and no alderman or
other city official shall sell to the city any
real or personal property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01
sEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEAS
URES

The scaler of weights and measures ap
pointed by the mayor, shall receive N,
compensation other than the fees allowed
by law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01

Washington, March New England
toir tonight, generally cloudy and prob
ably light SHOWS Tuesday; warmer, east
crly to southcrly wirds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01

nAsrFacrrEiSa cOnraxfsa
Arr Screw ..... iss 30 Mich Tus. s "a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-14
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Public services Sunday Jan. Il, 1897.
Morning worship, 1880 a. NJ; subject:
"Our Marching Orders"
Sunday School, II O'Clock; subject: A
Multitude Conyerted-Acts ,: 32-47.
Y. S. C. E., Gas; subject: "Revivals
at home and on Mission Fields-2 Chron
30: 1927.
Evening worship, 7:30 p. m.; theme:
THE Church and the World"
A song service Of ten minutes, with
anthems and solos interspersed through
out the service will prove very interest
ing and profitable. 1t is the aim of our
evening service to make the Sabbath
evening all it should be. Come and
bring a friend.
DURING THE WEEK.
Thursday evening, Jan. DIST, at $50
p. m.-The Mid-week prayer meeting.
Subject: Promises for the Opening
Year-Matt. IS: 1920; Z: 7-12; John II:
1928.
Friday evening-Choir Rehearsal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-14
First National Bank Directors.

At the regular annual session of stock
holders of the First National Bank,
Grand Rapids, held Tuesday, Jan. u,
officers were elected for the ensuing
year as follows:
President-J. D. Witter.
Vice President-J. w. Cameron.
Cashier-E. 7. Harmon.
Board of Directors-J. D. Witter, J.
W. Cameron, Chas. Briere, VIM. Scott,
E. I. Harmon.
The work of the past year was COM
mended by all stockholders present and
the business of the. last period found
very satisfactory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-14
Hrs. Burnham Dead.

Mrs. Lucinda Burnham, grand
mother of E. B. Brundage and John
Brundage, editors of the Centralia
Enterprise. died in this city Wednes-
day afternoon of old age. Mrs. Burn
ham was born in Orange county, New
York, Match 3, 1906, making her al
most ninety-One years of eye at the
time Of her demise She came to
Grand Rapids about eight years ago
and has resided for the last three
years with Mr.. E. B. Brundage. She
has been feeble and confined to bed
for three months back but was not con-
Sidered unusually i'll by attendants on
Wednesday. At 1870 o'clock of this
day her dinner was taken to her, a
part of which she ate. Atone o'clock
the attendant returned to her room
to take the dishes and found Mrs.
Burnham sitting up in bed, her head
resting on one hand-dead.
We are sorry to state that we have
not time for a complete obituary in
this issue. The funeral will take
place Friday afternoon at two o'clock,
service to be held at the residence of
E. B. Brundage, Rev. J. r. Reynolds
will Otficiate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-14
Bradbury Piano Reduction Sale
Continued

The success of our before Christmas Reduction
Sale direct from manufacturer to private custO-
mer, all over Wisconsin, encourages us to con-
thu tlnue the sale longer. Every family wanting to
with reputation of the highest rank over fifty
years established, should write US quickly.
beautiful catalogue showing the celebrated
Bradbury Piano in all styles will be mailed you
on request, with a wholesale reduction price
that will agreeably surprise you. The day has
gone by for purchasing piano of unknown
merit when the standard Bradbury can be had
so cheap. Parties not wishing to pay all cash
will be Accommodated
Every instrument guaranteed for a term OF
years. Ask your local banker or consult Dun or
BTadstreet for our financial standing in Brook
Ign, New York, Chicago and wherever we have
branch houses. Let us hear from you now if you
mean to buy in the next three years.
Factories, Brooklyn
FREEBORN G.. SMITH,
Sole Manufacturer Bradbury Pianos,
255-257 Wabash Ave-, Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-14
M. E. CHURCH.

Public services for Sunday. Dec. II,
1897.
10:30 a. m. Preaching by the pastor;
subject: "Acquaint Thyself with God"
1l:30 a. m. Sunday School.
800 p. m. Junior League
6:45 p. IN. Epworth League prayer
meeting.
$50 p. N. Evening service; theme:
THE Goodness of God"
General prayer meeting every Thurs
day night.
REV. J. r. REYNOLDS. Pastor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-14
LEGALS.

State of WiSConsin-Circuit Court
For Wood County-in Probate
In the matter of the estate of
Daniel Syring, deceased. I
On reading and filing the petition of Herman
Abel executor of the last will and testament of
Daniel Syring, deceased, representing among
other things that he has fully administered the
said estate, and praying that a time and place
be fixed for examining and allowing his ac
count of his administration, and that the resi-
due of said estate be assigned to such persons as
are by law entitled to the same
IT Is ORDERED, That said application be heard
before me, at my office, in the city of Grand
Rapids, on the 2nd day of February, 1897 at 10
o'clock, A. NJ.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of
said application and hearing be given to all
persons interested, by publication of a copy of
this order, for three successive weeks, in the
Wood County Reporter, a newspaper printed in
said county, before the day fixed for said
hearing.
Dated this 5th day of January, 1897.
BY the court
L. c. PoRs,
Jan.7w4 County Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-01-14

At the Quick home prospects are not
so bright. One little daughter is still
very low and not out of danger. Her
throat practically cleared from dighthe-
ria, complication in the head has set
in which delays convalescence and has
rendered her condition serious. Miss
Minnie VANDERBILT is also confined at
this residence with the disease. Mrs.
Quick was down with it but is again
able to be around