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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
UNDERWRITERS THREAT.

Gloucester Mass, June 19.-At the
regular meeting OF the board OF alder
men fast evening a hearing was given TO
representatives OF the New England
board OF fire underwriters on their de-
mand that sufficient fire horses must be
left In the engine houses during the day
to cover all apparatus on first alarms or
insurance rates all over the city would
be advanced from 10 TO 10 per cent
Speeches were made by George Steele,
Jr, Cyrus Story and John Cunningham,
members OF the board of underwriters
Sylvester Cunningham. president of the
local board OF trade and large tax
payer, also spoke. He scored various
insurance companies claiming that they
were the most grasping financial octo-
pus now doing business In New Eng
land. He said they had raised the rates
continuously the last 10 years, notwith-
standing the installation OF water
works system. but n g the insurance COM
panies have the pov q" 10 enforce their
threat. the wisest course was for the city
fathers to grant the request. as asked,
as the Increase in cost TO the city, about
$1,000, would be preferable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
His Relatives Given Au-
thOrity 10 DiSinter.
Jewish Congregation Would
Not Violate Conscience.
Relatives, However, Had No Scru-
pies on Score OF Religion.

Judge Stiness today granted peremp-
tory writ of mandamus against the cor
poration OF the Moshassuck cemetery
and James II. Lynn, treasurer OF the
corporation. commanding them and each
Of them % forthwith permit Isaac Levy
of Newport TO disinter and remove the
remains of the late Samuel Levy from
Moshassuck cemetery. The body will be
taken and inferred in Washington come
terry, Brooklyn.
In the petition for the writ 10 was re-
cited that the petition was brought by
Isaac Levy and Annie Levy his wife
and MAX Leyi of Newport ands hose
brother and sstor Of the deceased Samuel
Levy, and that oh September 10. 1870
Isaac Levy purchased from the Congrega-
tiun Igdus Acolell Hebrew church OF
Providence n lot Of OF land for burial
purposes. That after obtaining permis.
sion of the health authoritiesu OF Central
Falls, in which town the cemetery named
is situated they, as the rules OF the cor.
poration require, on June 8, 1897, applied
to the treasurer OF the corporation FOR per.
mission TO dlsinter the body OF Samuel
Levy That the treasurer refused TO per.
NIT the body TO be removed on the ground
that such removal was not in conformity
Nlln bDb JcWiSH AoiiSAoby "hiNH N1'SS HSN
permit the taking up of body once in
TERED The officers Of the corporation
offered no other objection to the removal
than the one named. The petitioners then
applied TO the Congregation lgdus Acoieii
and It's president. Samuel Klein, To as
sent To the removal of the body, but the
congregation refused TO act in the matter
or give such assent on account OF said
religious ground although informing SAID
petitioners that they could assume the re-
ligious responsibility incidental TO such
act and remove said body. but that the
mem bers OF the congregation would not
violate their consciences by cooperating
In such an act.
The petitioner In conclusion say they
recognize no such religious obligations rs
incident to the jewish faith and are will
ing TO incur oil religious responsibility
for removing said body to u more appro-
pirate place where it may rest In company
with the ancestors ond kindred Of said
deceased. A. A. Baker was attorney for
the petiti oner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
THE COTTON AND GRAIN MARKET.

The strength OF cotton was due TO the COW
ering of shorts by the Germans, as well rs to
the reported sale of spots. Fall River sold 29s,
600 pieces Ct prints this week. the heaviest
sale for some weeks. The statistical positio,
as reported by weeden, Kendall & Co. was
Visible supply, this week. a,l45,e53 last week,
2,276 ,o56; last year, 1850. 4sl. Crop in sight,
this week. s.272, ,975 last week. S25i, ,g79; last
year, q, s63,6l2. In sight during the week, II,
996; last week, 20. 4l6; last year, $500 Port
receipts. this week. all; last week, s3l9 lost
year. l4,669. Net port stocks, this week, IL,
SOB; last week, "a, ,s53; last year 23,, ,694 Ex-
ports for the week, 2a,s36; last week, 1901
last year 20, 252. Interior stocks, this week,
70, 100: last week, s2,s42; last year, ll3. GAS.
Outside developments ara reported as favor
able
In Liverpool cotton spots were quiet and
flrmer. Sales aggregated 800 bales Futures
opened steady, with only moderate demand
and closed steady at an advance.
Wheat opened easier with small trade.
There was some buying, but very little inter.
est in the market Some long July came opt,
but the selling was mainly by the scalpers
who were bearish.
Corn opened of with wheat and selling by
the pit traders The short corn was put out
on the belief that there will be cut in rates
from the west to Chicago next week.
Provisions were weak. The (udahy brokers
were executing selling orders for pork and
lard.
In London today wheat was firm, but Liver.
pool was little lower. Both Monday and
Tuesday are holidays in Liverpool.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
FINANCIAL NEWS

The stock market opened quiet today, being
practically at last nights prices. Gas. which
kept firm around 00ls, and Sugar were tho
features. The whole market held well, al
though Union Pacific declined ON realizing
sales. and the general opinion Is that Mr..
Sage was right when hes SAID this morning;
The market has had quite a rise and may be
running little ahead OF the improvements in
business, but after the tariff bill becomes a
law and the Improvement sets In all over the
country, l expect 10 see "a broad, active mar
kst. In my opinion, we shall have quite
boom about next September"
Joseph says today; Missouri Pacific will
sell higher. or This there ~ very little doubt.
and Western Union, the insiders say. Will sell
in the rioighborhood of 80. Chicago Gas will
not react very much. and those who play the
short side will be badly left. Reading, both
common and preferred, are Excellent pur-
chasos. The short interest in tho Changers
has been largely augmented and tho May
statements OF Burlington and So. Paul Will
be most gratifying"
The bank statement today was regarded as
very favorable one. IL was Reserves, in
crease. s5S9. as; loans. increase, 81, Ss2, 100;
specie. incroase, Ns,, 400; legal tenders in
crease. ST. S5l, 500; deposits. increas 81 AZ 700
circulation, decrease. s25s, 500.
In London today all the Americans were
steady at Now York parity but there was very
little business. In Now York the foreign
houses were without orders
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
REUNION or COUNCIL OF ,ss.

Boston, June i9-Governor wolcott.
with Executive Clerk Hamlin. left yes
terday for the summer home OF ex -Coun-
cillor Morgan OF Springfield. at Ashfield.
In this state, TO attend the reunion OF
the executive council OF 1898. which will
occcs at that place. He will return to
Boston tonight. The living members
Of tho council are the governor. then
holding the Office OF lieutenant governor.
and eX-Councillors Lesson OF Newton,
Breed OF Lynn, Keith of Brockton. w h.
Rice OF Quincy. Donovan of Boston,
Morse and Morgan Governor Russell.
ex-Councillors Jefts OF Hudson and
David Hall Rice OF Brookline are dead.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Her Back Was Too Broad.

New York, June l0.-Mrs. Kate French the
wife Of Major John French OF the old Guard,
was afraigned In the Harlem police court yes
terdsy on a charge of stealing fancy wrap,
valued at $40. The complainant was Mrs
Elizabeth Rowell, formerly her cock. Mrs.
Rowel said that she left the employ Of the
Trenches on January 10, leaving her trunk
there. in which was pawn ticket for the
wrap. On February IL, she said, she saw Mrs.
French leave the house wearing the wrap.
Mrs. French swore that she had not had the
wrap and did not know what had become Of
~. Mrs Rowoll is n small woman, whilo she
l. large and stout. She turned her broad
back 10 Magistrate Cornell and said 20 him
Just look at the size of ny back. sir, pnd
tell me n you think that ] could wear that
wornans wrap" Magistrate Cornell dis.
charged her. saying that be thought Mrs.
Roweil was mentally unbalanced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
NOT VOlDABLE.
Contract Made by Mln,r to Serve as al,
Apprent &C.


The decision of the Appellate Court In
the case of Frank h. Pardey vs. the Ameri-
can ship windlass Company was rendered
today and IL is in favor OF the defendant
and directs that the case be remitted to
the Sixth District Court with instructions
10 enter Judgment for the defendant Tor
costs. Inc opinion of tho court was
written 10y Chief Justice Matteson.
The action was one Of assumpsit TO re-
cover money claimed to DO due TO the
plaintiff for wages retained by the defen-
dante under the contract between them.
The case was heard by the Appellate
Court on the following agreed statement
of facts The plaintiff entered the en-
ploy Of the defendant April 18th, 1888,
under contract by which he was TO work
for the defendant in the pattern making
business for the term Of three years and
u half. Tho defendant bound itself TO
pay the plaintiff for each days labor of
10 hours at tho rate of 66 2-3 cents for the
first year. SO l-3 cents for the second year.
81 for the third year. and 81. 10 2-3 for tie
last half year. and also TO give the plain
tiff reasonable and proper instructions ms
a pattern maker The contract further
provided that the sum of 81 per week
from the wages earned should bo retained
by the defendant till the end of the term,
and should then be paid to the plaintn
with interest from the end Of each year,
but that il the plaintiff should leave tho
employment before tho end OF the
term or bo discharged for cause
the money retained should be
forfeited. At the time of entering the en-
ployment the plaintiff was minor.
The contract was signed by him and
affirmed and approved by his father.
Harold O. Pardey. The plaintiff attained
his majority in 1898 and left the defend
ants employment the following Septem-
Der of his own accord. The amount OF
wages retained by tho defendant was
1924.
The court holds that the plaintiff is
mistaken in his supposiiion that tho con-
tract is voidable IL being we'll settled that
a minor can bind himself for necessaries
or by contract that is beneficial to him
self Tho contract under consideration Is
held TO be ono for necessaries and bone
fetal to the plaintiff and the provisions
OF the contract in regard TO retaining OF
portion of tho wages are held not To be
unreasonable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Pitiable Plight of Mrs.
Henrietta TauCher.
AT the Point of Death in a
Hospital From Hunger.
Loafing Husband Provided no Food
for Her for Over Week.

New York, June ~. There is young
and pretty woman, bride of two
months. who is slowly starving to death
in Bellevue Hospital
Her name was Henrietta Josephson un-
ill her marriage and she lived with her
sister, Mrs Samuel Greenfield, at No.
224 East Eighty-hrst street She is
twenty-five years old She became ac-
quainted with Max Iaueher four months
ago. He was young and good looking,
aud told her that he had saved "A snug
sum. On May they were married..
The two went TO live at \. 2. l01 Second
avenue The young woman soon learned
that her husband had deceived ber. From
that time she SAYS ho has refused On
work. She went back 70 her old trade OF
making aprons for contractor. When
she had one lot of seyenty-fiye finished
and ready TO deliver, her husband, she
SAYS, pawned them for g.
The young wife was too proud to com
plain to her sister Mrs Greonf nfield some
times went TO sec her. but more often
sent her little boy TO inquire The lad
went to her house on "Wednesday and
found Mrs Tauoher In he'd. She told
him to bring his mother. for she fenred
she was very i'll
Mrs. Groenfleld found her sister so
overcome with weakness then that she
could hardly speak. Taucher, she said,
had brought her nothing TO eat for more
than week. Mrs. Greenfield took her to
her own house for the night and on
Thursday carried her TO Bellevue Hos
pifal.
ISc case puzzled the doctors there
Mrs. FISCHER was unconscious most of
the xme. but suffered no pain. IL was
not until yesterday that they learned her
story Her condition was critical and
late yesterday afternoon Coroner Hoeber
was sent fur- to- tukp her anre-mOrtem
statement, In which she charged her hus-
baud with having habitually starved her.
Taucher went to the hospital yesterday
to inquira for his wife while Coroner
Hoeber was there. and upon his order
Taucher was arrested.
Coroner Hoeber ana the hospital rhysi-
clans said last night that Mrs. Taucher
had slight CHARGE for recovery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Foundation for the Recent Reports OF
Deception on Part of Yale Oarsmen

days reports have been current on the
Yale College campus To the effect that
the faculty had detected instances of
gross deception on the part OF several
Yale oarsmen. who are quartered az Gales
Ferry. preparatory to races at poughkeop
'Sio. Following are the facts OF the case !;
A member Of the freshmen crew during
examination was suspected uf cribbing
and n portion of tho translation was
found in his desk. The examination was
s;opred at once. The oarsman was
dropped from the crew by the manage
ment Of the Yale navy. and In respon 30
70 orders from New Haven returned 90
college for discipline II Is exrccted that
the case will be dealt with summarily.
Wyckes has taken the seat ~ the deposed
man. There Is not the slightest suspic-
ion against others Of the crew.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
That's Where the Maine POpulists
Will Stay Hereafter.
State Committee Adopts Resolutions
Denouncing the Democrats.

Lewiston, Me-, juno 10. AT meeting
Of the Maine state Populist committee
held in Auburn this afternoon, To take
action on the next convention, all present
were opposed 20 fusion and in favor OF IA
middle-of -the-road course With one ex-
coption the members heard from were OF
the same mind. The following were ap-
pointed delegates to the middle of-the road
Populist conference at Nashville on July
4: l.. &. Bateman, H. \. Turner,
Auburn; John ". G.. Kite, I.eyant.
Resolutions were adopted rs follows:
1. Tho peoples party state committee
in conference assembled do hereby declare
that the late alliance with the silver
Democracy has proven failure ana
should no longer be continued.
2. We condemn In unqualified terms
the brutal treatment accorded by the
Democratic party TO the Populists and
especially to that great national lender.
Hon. Thomas Il. Watson.
& That tho leaders have by their
insincerity proven themselves unworthy
Co furthsr lead tho reform movement and
we therefore demand that there shall be
10 further fusion with that faction OF
the Democratic party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Arrested for Blackmailing.

New York, June 10. William Hague.
who has no regular place of residence.
was today arrested by tho Brooklyn po-
lice on the charge of blackmailipg. His
accuser Is Sinclair w. James. paying
teller OF the National City Bank OF
Brooklyn. Hague represented himself as
detective from Boston and told James
he wanted $3.50 or no would arrest him.
lie said that he knew James TO have been
witness In IA transaction for kidnapping
child of Mrs. knowlton of Brockton,
who gave up her child some years ago TO
Miss Kelley of Hartford, Conn. When
Mrs. Knowlton wanted the child again
she paid James tJ secure Ii, which II is
n. legged he did.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
sTARrLEs rHE ENGLIsH.

London. June l9-The Washington
correspondent of The Daily Chronicle
declares that President Mckinley has
Instructed General sttlart L. Wood
ford. the ui1istcr-olcct 90 spain. 10 de-
nand rcparatlon and Indemnity for the
death 0f tra lnts Dr. Buiz and % inti-
ir--4t--to Sraiu tf-ut n Ene refuses TO
grant freedom 90 cuba she must be pre-
pared o. Yield N by force. which would
mean terrible sacrifice ~ mon and
money. The Daily Chronicle. ailudlng
odliorlally % the receipt 81 this dis
patch. says. We wait for confirmation
before commenting upon this startling
communicates
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Merchants and Miners TranspOrta-
ton COmpauy.

The following passengers arrived on
:. >. Chatham this morning, from Halti-
more and Norfolk Mr. Join Bigbca. Mr..
and Mrs H. Il. Kendall. Mr. II. T. sher.
man, Mr.. n. NJ. Lawlcr, MIR y. r. ID.
Stafford. Mrs Rose Farwell. Miss Lawlor.
Ar. w. Smith. Nr. A. Smith. Miss Jane
Thomas, Miss X whitemaToh, Miss X.
1allafcrre, Mr. = Overton, Mr.. ". NJ
Williams, Mrs X. Veto aud family, Mr.
r ID. Horton, Mr.. ~. B whipple. MIR. J.
Brahsn, Mr. J. 4. Keely, Mr.. William Nc.
cormack. Mr.. ". 4. Keeley, MIR William
Houghton, Mr.. c. :. Donohuo, Mr. NJ
II Church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
HIG HER CHARGES FOR OIL.
Shippers Can No Longer Profit by Re-
flning In Transit.

New York, June lathe beard Of manages
Of the Joint Traffic Association has rendered
an important opinion affecting tho rates OF
shipment OF refined cottonsoed oil. Hereto.
fore many shippers have bought crude oil and
had 1t refined at some point in transit, there
by securing considerable advantage in
freight rates.
Hereafter according to the decision Of the
board Of managers, all shipments Of cotton
seed oil or its products which have been re.
fined or converted at intermediate points in
transit shall be charged at the full local rates
duly established for such tr, N, from such in
termediate points TO final destinations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
The Divorce Docket.

The docket OF uncontested petitions for
divorce will be In order on Monday next,
and cases will be heard until and includ
ing Friday. There Is a radical change In
the hearing of these petitions this time,
as but enc Judge instead Of three ms here
tofore will hear oil petitions Judge
Rogers has been assigned to this duty and
no will hear cases In the large court
room on the second floor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Kearsarge Survivors Meet.

Gloucester, June 10 Twenty five Of the
survivors OF the naval battle between the
kearsage and Alabama, on June 10, 1864,
met here today for their 18th annual re-
union. After n short parade the election
OF officers was held. John Sanburn Of
Hyde Park was chosen president, and
William Wainwright OF Lawrence, secrc-
tary The Union Jack which was on the
Koarsago at the time she WINS wrecked on
the reef was carried during the parade
and had "A prominent position at the bans
quet. The members who were present
came from all over Now England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
ACQUITTED OF ARSON.
Detective Who Prosecuted Archer
Will Have To Pay Costs.

Reading, Pa. June I0.-Dr. Percy Archer of
New York. his mother. Mrs. NJ. b. Snyder,
and his stcpfather. Samuel Snyder, who have
been on trial for week past charged with
arson and conspiracy 10 defraud the Berks
County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, was
today found not guilty, and the court di
rected that the county detective, who was the
prosecutor. be made TO pay the costs Or.
Archer and the Snyders were charged with
setting on fire the buildings on the farm Of
Snyder Tor the insurance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Receiver of Rents Asked.

Ann !. Howard Of Woonsocket has ap-
piled To the Appellate Court for the
appointment of Il. y. Janson Of that city
"a trustee TO take the rents and income Of
certain property owned bv her AMI her
husband. Michael H. Howard. whom shc
alleged forsook her after taking about 500
from a bank year ago. Mrs. Howard
says that sho has bur one child and the
property belonging 60 her is quite valu-
able though there is s5l So due as interest
on a mortgage and S50 o. for taxes. W. l.
Ballou is attorney for tho petitioner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
NOW AT WORCESTER.

worcester Mass. June 1s.-The pas
Americans arrived in this city from
Providence last pight.- There was an
Informal reception by the members OF
the board of trade. Mayor a. II. n.
Sprague extended the welcome OF the
city 20 the visitors. Today the visitors
viii separate into FIVE different groups
and viii visit the different manufactur-
ing establishments OF the city. The
party will leave for Springfield at sos
=. In.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Nil DicIt Judgments.

Nil dicit judgments were entered In
the following cases In the Common Pleas
Division OF the Supreme Court today !:
singer Manufacturing Company va John
j. Gavagan for s4;s2 ~ and costs; John
II. Campbell vs. George W. Spencer.
S}4 is: Paddock a. Co, vs.. Boston Glass
store $40. ~ and costs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
TRY GRAIN.O! TRY GRAIN-O (!

Ask your grocer today 10 show ven = rscir-
age of GRAIN-o. thc new food drink that
takes the place of coffee The children may
drink IL without injury ~ well as the adult.
All who trv ~ like IL. GRAIN O has that rich
seal brown II Mocha or Java. buf - II made
from pure grains. AMI the most delicste stom.
arh receives 10 without distress. A. the price
of coffee. l5c. and - cts per package. Sold
~ al rroccrk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Demurrer OYerruled.

The Appellate Court has overruled the
defendants demurrer In tho ease of John
B. Allen, town treasurer. The court holds
that tho town had notice OF the defect
in the highway either actual or construc
tive Is necessity involved i'm the
charge Of negligence 1hc plaintiff sues
90 recover $1,000 for an accident caused by
his horse falling into holo In the road
way IN the town OF Warwick, whereby tho
horse and himself were badly injured.
u. j. Cnrroll Is ATTORNEY for .he nlaintifl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
The Hea th Report.

The nun her Of deaths during tho week
were 80, ten of which wcrc from moa7les
There 80 cases 81 contagious diseases re-
ported 90 Superintendent ofIoalth Chaplin
during the week, eight OF. which were
diDhtheria, five OF scarlet fovor and six OF
fupnelog
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Mating Will Come In Free.

Washington. June ia.-The senate
agreed by yen ana nay vote today TO
strike out the paragraph In regard to
floor mating In the tariff bill, the vote
being 20 90 -. The effect is TO put floor
uatting ON the free list
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
Pupils at the Exposition

Tho Industrial exposition NJ the Fuller
building was oronod 90 the pupils and
teachers of the public schools today and
thousands of them.took advantage Of the
opportunity 90 sgo the results Uf Rhode
Islaul's Industry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
AWFUL LOSS OF LIFE.
Over Six Thousand People Killed by
Earthquake in India.

simla. June 10 1t IL announced that over
e00D lives were lost in the earthquase disturb
auetS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
PROVIDENCE BANKING CO.,
AZ WEYBossET ST.
OEEER FOR INVESTMENT.

5000 United Traction a. Electric Co. lst
mtg. per cent. gold bonds, due 1883.
5000 Prov. Fall River ~ Newport Steamboat
Co lst mtg. per cent gold bonds,
due 1910
30 shares United Traction & Electric Co.
80 shares Providence Telephone Co.
80 shares X. |. Perkins H. ;. Co, preferred.
% shares American Screw Co.
10 shares American Wringer Co.. common.
10 shares N. ", N. II. ~ III. Il. X. Co.
30 shares American National Bank.
100 shares Blacklist ne Canal Nat. Bank.
20 shares Fifth National Bank
25 shares High Street Bonk.
% shares Rhode Island National Bank.
20 shares Roger Williams National Bank.
shares Weybosset National Bank.
shares First Nat Bank, Warren
10 shares Mercantile Trust Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19

PfiIs CrRE All D. s'Vne cent q dose"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-19
ESTIMATED can lots

Heavy shipping hogs, 3 10 @s4o
July wheat puts. . calls, go.
July wheat curb, GSlsss