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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
Mrs. COnners Found Guilty.

Nora Corners whose trial under an in
dictment found last June for keeping n
nuisantc on Valley street near Tuxedo
avenue was found guilty this morning
Sentence was deferred for five days and
her counsel will file exceptions. Several
police officers testified they bought liquor
at the big boarding house run by Mrs.
Conners, and LicutcnHut Dary OF the
Sixth station testified she told' him last
Sunday she had sold liquor for over four
years and was willing TO giyo up tic
business
Mrs. Conncrs claimed she did not sell
liquor but that there was always a barrel
Of ale in her ceallr 20 which the hoarjg RS
who did not care for tea, coffee or milk
might go and qucrch their thirst. her
bcardcrs' friends also had tho privilege Of
partaking of the contents Of the barrel
Some of the boardcrs corroboraicd Mrs.
Conncrs' story.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
Why Consolidated Road
Opposes Train Sheds.
QUESTION OF SUBWAYS.
None Are Provided for Two Inter-
mediate Tracks.
TRACKS WILL BE AT GRADE.

President Clark. General Superintend-
ent Alling and tho tosrd Of directors of
the New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad. and several others interested in
railroad matters arrived in the city today
on the annual tour of Inspection prior to
the annual meeting of the corporation.
They visited the now railroad station
and inspected the premises. The CON
troyersy between the city and the oorpor-
alton had no particular bearing on the
visit, although the matter Of train sheds
received some consideration.
Workmen are busy on the premises and
the work Of finishing up the fsg end Of
the work at tho station is being energeti-
cally pushed. The officials appeared to
be satisfied with the surroundings and
the progress OF the work. They will leave
tho city this afternoon their tour OF
inspection and return tomorrow.
Tho secret OF the opposition TO train
sheds poRed its head out of the bag of
mystery this afternoon, when 1t was
learned from q gentlemen interested in
railroad terminal facilities. that the
whole difficulty arises from a mistake
made by someone.
In the original plan subways were ar
ranged so as TO reach all Of the tracks and
thus avoii all grade crossings but in the
plan carried out there are no subways for
the two intermediate tracks, therefore If
train sheds arc erected there will he grade
crossings 10 the central tracks. thereby
greatly increasing the liability of the rail
road company for damages resulting from
accidents.
With the arrangements now in hand IL
is proposed TO use the first and fourth
tracss for through trains ana the inter
mediate tracks for freight.
With this plan there would be- no neces-
sity for train sheds, because passengers
could reach the first and fourth tracks
without being exposed to inclement
weather AS a matter Of fact, train sheds
would he in the way.
President Clark hal this prominently
in view when he opposed the train she'd
idea II the city insists OH having train
sheds and the court sustains the munici-
pal corporation, then they will have to
be built and then will follow the dan
ger arising from grade crossing as pas.
sengers will insist on crossing tracks
to reach trains
II the grade crossing is 10 be avoided
subways will have TO be built to the in
termediate tracks which will entail a
great deal of trouble and expense. Not
only will the ground have 10 be tunneled
but the subway will have TO 90 through
the bridge supporting the tracks. This is
the mistake that is responsible for the
present controversy between the city
and the railroad company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
PARADE
OF CITY POLICE.
Members of the Department Made
Fine Showing.
Reviewed at City Hall by Mayor and
Other Officials.

The citizens OF Providence have every
reason TO feel proud OF Its efficient police
force which made such an excellent show
ing today
The procession was by far the largest
and most imposing ever made by tie
force and one pleasant feature was the
presence of more young and active men
than has been the case heretofore.
The two night reliefs. which consists
of nearly 200 men, formed on the Dexter
Training grounds at AS and headed by
the American Band. and in the order
giyen in last evenings News marched
over the route.
The column was received at the city
hall by His Honor Mayor +. ID. McGuin-
ness. the Police committee, Aldermen
Dennis +. Mccarthy. Robert Little and
Robert w. Burbank, and many city
officials and prominent citizens.
After the parade Chief Baker. Deputy
Chief Egan ard other officials were
guests at the Knight treetsstation. the
men from that station having the honor
of icing tho flag company.
1t was admitted by many that the Cen
trail station company was the best drilled
in marching. and but little fault could be
found with any of tho companies or indi-
vidunls who took part.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
ACTUATED
BY MALICE.
Gov. Atkinson Talks of
Case Against Wife.
BLAMES CAMDEN SOMMERS
Says He Instigatei Prosecution OF
Mrs. Atkinson.
BLAMES CAMDEN SOMMERS
TWO WITNESSES WERE BOUGHT.

Cincinnati, Oct 1i-A special from
Weston, w. Va. says:
In the case of the State OF West Virginia
against Myra II. Atkinson, wife OF Gov.
Atkinson, in which the jury failed TO
agree, the defendant refused to talk, but
Gov. Atkinson gave a statement for the
press In which he said:
THE prosecution was actuated by
malice 1 am o: tbe opinion that several
witnesses-indeed all the real testimony
upon which tie case hingei-had been
induced to testify for n consideration. l
am thoroughly convinced that two or
moro Of them were purchased. All fair
minded people could see clearly that Cam
don Sommers, Rraudson.of the late q. d.
Camden, was at the bottom OF, and in
stigator of tais procedure.
"soon af er Judge Camden married my
present wife, Mr.. Sommers and others
started out OH career Of persecution by
anonymous letters and newspaper stories.
Indeed, prior TO Mrs. Atkinson's marriaRe
20 Camden she was annoyed with an an
onymous letter warning her not TO marry
Camden. Furthermore. when the will OF
Judge Camden was about to bc probated,
she received various letters threatening
newspaper publication unless a large sum
OF money was paid, in which case IL was
Iromisod nothing would be said or pub
riEge to re similar anonymous letter
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
HARDWARE STORES
BROKEN INTO.
Robbers Maks Another Raid In East
Greenwich.
Arous d Peopl. ia the Vicinity but Finally
Made Their Escape.

Robbers visited East Greenwich this
morning. 1his is the second time during
the present year that crooks have made a
raid on the town. At 230 o'clock W II.
Sharpes hardware store, situated on
Main street. was entered by breaking the
glass in the window of the door.
After packing a bag full of cartridges,
knives etc., the robbers tried to make
their escape, but dropped the bag and go:
away.
At Edward Stevens store the entrance
was gained by breaking a pane of glass
in the main door, the glass being smashed
and sent about 40 feet through the store
Mr.. Spencer found an old revolver of
the Iver johnson Arms Co. make which
was taken from MIR. Sharpe's store The
noise aroused people living across the
street from Sharpe's store and they inn
uediately went 10 the home Of Russell
Sharpe and told him Of the break.
lie went TO the store and made "A search
aud found that only shot gun and
shells fitting it hal been taken. The
police were notified and are searching for
The thieves. This is the fourth time this
stora has been broken into aud the second
time this year.
Representative Samuel W. X. Allen
was aroused by the robbers and quickly
opcncd his window To ascertain the cause
of the noise. he shouted after two men
that no saw running away, and one dis
charged the contents Of a gun at him.
| Fortunately the mans aim was not very
! exact for the nearest n shot reached Mr..
| Allen was n couple Of feet above tho win
dow out of which no was looking. An
/ OF her shot broke u window in the house
/ adjoining that of the representative.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
Deputy Sheriff Capured d Dolan.

John Dolan, who went into the shop
kept by Maurice Slater, up in the North
End, and first stole - that was in the
money till and afterward assaulted Maui
rice when that gentleman demonstrated
with John for taking away the money,
was brought into court today on capias
lie was arrnigned and pleaded not guilty
to the indictments pending against him.
and was required to give bail in the sum
of $500 under each indictment. Up 20 a
late bonr this afternoon no failed to se
cure bail and was in custody. Deputy
Sheriff Wilcox took Dolan into GUS
tody
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14

The City Hall is the finest and most i'm
posing public building in the city Of
Providence. The interest with which it
has teen visited and the favorable criti-
cism which il has universally received
from strangers and citizens alike.
both as TO its completeness of architect
urai design and its spacious and con-
venient accommodations for the transac-
ton of municipal business. Gre the
highest tribute to the eforts Of the COM
mittec who secured the plans. the arohi-
tect who designed. and the commissioners
who supervised.
Competent judges have declared that
the city has the best built and besj ap-
pointed city hall in the United States.
This was written just after the building
was dedicated. Nov. IA, 1878. and right
in the thick of the general declaration
by a large number Of citizens that the
city had white elephant on its
hands.
The croskeTs were net particular in
their choice of language in condemning
the enterprise and not over nice in their
way Of saying that the building was alto.
gether too large for city purposes and
that there would be- DO proba OF ever
occupying the entire promises for munich
pal purposes
How little they knew.
OVERCROWDED IN a FEW YEARS.
Less than Is years thereafter the build
ing was so overcrowded that serious talk
was made about building an annex to &C.
commodAte the constantly increasing
business and demands for more room.
As Mayor McGuinncss remarked in speak
ing about the congested conditions at the
municipal palace. 10 is the greatest dem
onstration possible that the city is devel.
oping rapidly.
when you come TO think that only n
few years ago nearly every one was won
derinR what could DO done 10 make n
good excuse for building so large a city
building. ana now those who know what
! is required are equally 8s much concerned
about what can be done 90 meet tho de-
mands that will come in the immediate
| future, an ifoa can be formed OF the
growth OF this town. Providence is a
good deal more Of city than large
number Of its citizens realize.
While still considering tho subject the
mayor said that tSo idea had been al
vanccd to build public building on
Exchange place at the opposite end from
tho City Hall a little this side OF the
site now occupied hy the fire station. In
such public building the city could
OBTAIN all the accommodations IL would
require and the balance OF the premise.
would make good space for the numerous
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14

public Offices now scattered about the
city in various buildings. 1t would CEN
tralize the whole business. One thing is
sure, something will have to be done
before long. as tho City Hall is now
crowded.
A PROPOSED ANNEX.
When Washington street was widened
about year ago the owners OF the Slade
building at the corner of Eddy and Wash
inRton streets made claim against the
city for damage, and taking that fact in
view there was considerable of su effort
to secure the building as an annes to City
Hall.
Propositions to huy the building were
made by outside parties in order to keep
in the background the fact that the city
wanted it, This was done so that the
property could be purchesed for a reason
able price. The proposition was to bridge
over Eddy street and connect the City Hall
and the Slade builuing in that way, thus
practically making one building.
The effort 10 make satisfactory arrange
ment5 failed and the scheme was
abandoned. Something had TO bo done,
however, so plans for the rcarrangement
OF some of tho offices in tho building were
set afoot A short timo ago these plans
were carried ont So that ut the present
time thero is degree of comfort not en-
joyed for considerable time before.
The sealer of weights and measures
and tho superintendent OF street signs
and numb bers, whose Office was in the
basement, first door to tho left of tho en-
trance on Fulton street had to move out,
and his headquarters are now In the old
police station building on Canal street.
CHANGES RECENTLY MADE
This permitted the removal Of the office
OF tho board Of license commissioners TO
the vacated space and gave the old Office
OF the commission TO the crowded health
department adjoining.
The lamp department was moved TO the
second floor and the Office of the fire COM
missioners was taken To the basement
first entrance Co the right from Washing
ton street. These promises were occupied
by Clerk Hayden OF the City Council and
they were altogether too cramped for the
purpose. as all the important committee
meetings were held in this Office. The
rooms To the right Of the Common Coun-
ell chant ber were fitted up and the City
Council clerks headquarters were estab-
lished thcre as the fire department head
quarters were settled I'm the vacated room.
Other minor changes were madc and the
congestion was relieved for the time be-
ing.
The first definite action for the erection
CoutInued on Pare -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
AN UNGRATEFUL BOY.
Stole Mgney From III Man Who Fed and
Shelter, d Him.

Late last evening a boy, giving his
name as Frank Il. Langwa, l3 years old,
and his home as Riverpoint, called al
the home Of Augustus Glispin, o6 Nc
Donough street, and said he was tired
and hungry. MIR. Glispin took the lad
in, gave him good supper and then
soon asleep, Tut woke up early this
morning. In fact, he was awake before
any one else in the house and quietly left.
When Mr.. Glispin arose later be failed to
finda s2 bill which was in his vest pocket
when be retired, and he came to the con-
clu,ion that the boy he had befriended
had taken Il. lie informed the police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14

Ladies' Muslin Underwear,
Colored Skirts,
Wrappers.
Children's Coats and Bonnets.
Flannelette Gowns,
6oc., SIC. and 81 90
Satine Lined Skirts
From SI.oo up
Silk Taffeta Skirts,
all shades, $500 to $50
Misses and Children's
Refers and Jackets, $3.50 to 81.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
Thrown From a Carriage.

A horse attached TO "A buggy. owned by
z. T.. Ellis, and driven by man named
Davis, ACCOMPANIED by woman, ron
away on Eddy street last evening.
The occupants Of the carriage were
thrown out. but were not injured. The
horse oollidcd with enc Of the Adams Ex-
press Comrany's teams, and was caught
The harness and carriage were wrecked,
and tho horse was badly bruised and cut.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
Dlslrlct Court Civil Cases.

Among the cascs beard in tho Civil
Division Of the Sixth District Court to-
day were the following:
Armour Packing Company v. Charles
n. Robertson. Decision for plaintid for
sl54. Il 10y submission Of the defendant
Annie Ford ys. Nicholas Ford. Judg-
nent for plaintiff for 81 and cost.
The Wonnsockct Institutions for saw
inRs was given Judgment for possession
nf the premises occupied bv Frank W.
Foiee at 220 Eddy street in this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
Ra,cliffe Failed 10 APPEAR.

John 4. Radcliffe. indicted for the cm-
hcZzlcmcnt ~ sum Of money from the
Union Pacific Tea Company. failed to
appear for trial today. 1he case had been
On the attorney generals docket for the
rast few davs for trial today. so Mr. Ian.
ner asked that Ratclif's rccognizance be
dcfaultcd and capias issued to bring
him into court, and the request was
gTp~tcd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14

Rev. Ulysses q. B. Pierce will deliver
n lcctur, next Friday evening at Bell
street charci near Broadway. entitled "A
Visit to the Lick Observatory Tic
lecturer understands his subject thor
ouRhly and to listcn To him Is the next
test thing TO making a personal visit to
the observatory. Tho lecture will he
illustrated by various views Of constcl-
lations, anu will te exceedingly interest.
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14

Jackets all coiors. So to si5.
Tailored Rough Cloth Jackets, so' FER
feet Fitting.
Kersey Cloth fancy lined Jacke's' extra
values, $40.
English Cheviot Jackets, taffeta ined
throughout. perfect fitting, $3.50.
line Kersey Jackets. all shades, siA'So
suits I'm all new styles and material
$3.50 to SG5.
Our Leaders English Cheviot Skirts, per-
feet h,nglng. SO.
Black and Coiored skirts, fancy SIX
lined $40. so and sig.
Capes In all styles and coiors, $3.50 to
$50.
silk Waists The very newes. at moder-
ate price,. None better made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
Continued on Page -. }
FOUR MEN KILLED.
Fatal Collision on the Canadian Pac fic
Railr ad.

Ottawa. Ont, oct h-The Toronto ox.
press on the Canadian Pacific due at ottawa
at q a. m. collided with n freight at Sits
Vile at o'clock this mo ming.
An engineer, one mail clerk and two
tramp, were killed and many injured.
The dead arc;
Engineer Larondeau Of the express
IL. b. Peden, mail clerk.
Two unknown tramps on tho freight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
TEA CONDEMNED.
Government Inspector Pronounces
Many Cases Old and Worthless.

Portland, Ore, Oct 1.-THE govern
mcnt tea inspector yesterday condemned
$50 chests OF tea which arrived from the
Orient on the steamship Monmouthshiro.
Several days ago he condemned 422 chests
consigred TO n Chicago firm. Tho entire
lot was found to tc old, trashy tea, unfit
TOR
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
DIED..

BAKER-In this city. TIC 18th inst. NAL
vina. wife Of George Baker aged ~ years.
2 Funeral from her late residence, vi Low
Street Saturday l6th inst, at S.l5 r.. m.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
MORE ROOM is NEEDED
IN THE CITY HALL,
Building OyerCrOWded and Business
Interfcred With.
HAS NOT PROVED TO BE A WHITE ELEPHANT.

Was What the COakes Called When Was ErectedA the
Structure Taken Up Few While the End
Eighteen Years Was Not Sufficient For City's Needs
Changes Recently MadPans That Have Been Suggested Secure
Needed Additional Offices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
SECOND FLOOR.--OpENING ANNOUNCEMENT

Upholstery, Drapery,
Lace Curtains, Portieres.
East India Art Fabrics.
Pillows,
Rugs,
Screens,
Easels.
Large selection of
LACE CURTAINS S
In the Latest Productions OF the
market,
7oc. to $3.50 pair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
HER CLOTHES STOLEN.
MSS Shuler Robbed Of Much of Her Wear
ing Apparel.

Mss Josephine Shuler feels thankful
that she has dress or piece OF furni-
turo in her house at AZ Walker street.
Some one carried of q load of stuff Tues.
day night, including a black silk waist
and skirt, new fall hat, grip, an um'
brella, and other articles. Miss Shuer
informed the police that lady came 10
her house about week ago, and left
Tuesday evening. After the visitor left
the goods were missed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14

TO LET-Pleasaut sunny tenement Mt 81
Hagan siroet; five minutes from electric cars.
Apply on promises. olf'o
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
They Are Beginning to
Move, but Slowly.
QUIET CAMPAIGN AHEAD.
Two jolly GoO1 Friends Will Com
pete for MayOralty.
WARDS WILL HAVE SOME FUN.

Col. John Il. Kendrick was rushing
this forenoon, when as jaunty fellow
as he is himself swung across the street
and brought the colonel to standstill in
front of the Banigan building.
How are you, old nlG1S" sAid the
jaunty fellow.
First rate, " replied the colonel, and
no shook hands heartily.
The jaunty fellow was William @.
Baker.
The two are TO run against each other
for the enviahe position of mavor of the
city of Providence They both expect
great sport. Meantime. they are old
friends, and after tho battle is over they
will be old friends just the same.
The two prospective candidates chatts1
n few moments and parted without max
ing a bet on the result. Mr.. Baker went
up street and Col. Kendrick rushed on
down.
At the Western Union Office Col. Ken
drick passed Arnold Green, ESD, presi-
dent of the Municipal League.
Mr.. Green had on a soft felt hat hav-
ing discarded his straw hat at 2:15 p. N.
on Friday last. This ceremony was
nearly coincident with "A call for a meot-
ing of tie League and Mr.. Green's active
entrance into the turmoil OF politics. lt
is 10 be noted as matter Of record that
the changing OF hats on the part. or
rather on the head OF Nir. Green, was
really the first gun of the campaign.
although tho Republicans are disposed tn
claim that honor for their primaries held
last night.
Col. Keudrick passed Mr.. Green look
ing straight ahead Mr.. Green had bis
head down looking for coal holes In the
sidewalk over the brim of his whiskers.
A bystander accostod Col. Kendrlck TO
remark that whereas he and Mr. Bnser
had engaged in social conference tow
seconds before, neither the colonel nor
Mr.. Green had spoken rs they passed. by.
"Fsct is, explained Col. kendrick. II
haven't the honor Of the rontleman's
acquaintance really never have met
him."
That seemed satisfactory to. the ques-
tionor ana IL is believed thcro ara no
hard feelings. a. between the prcsid mt
Continued on Page ?.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14

You Cannot Get Elsewhere
the Same Results from
Advertising that You Can in
THE NEWS
Because 1t goes to the Homes.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-04-30
GOOD TIMES.

G. E. P%ettigrew, general store at
Flandreau, mas made an assignment.
Aaron V. Joslin. dealer in dry goods
at Frankfort, has made an assign
ment.
Knowles & Poole, shoe manufacture
ers at Boston, have made an assign
ment.
The Big Sandy Lumber company Of
Big Sandy, has made an assignment.
The Bank Of Mulhall, at Mulhall,
Oklahoma, has suspended.
The Phoenix Savings bank of Phoe-
nix, R. l., has suspended payment.
George j.. Knoth, dealer in shoes, at
No. 461 Ninth avenue, New York, has
made an assignment.
Charles D. Willard, coal dealer, at
Third avenue and Twenty-fifth street,
Brooklyn, has made an assignment.
J. l.. Fishell & Son, dealers in provi-
sions, at Boston, have filed a petition
in insolvency.
Gholston & Bailey, dealers in dry
goods, at Dalton, have made an as
signment.
Leonard W. Giles, dealer in drug
gists' sundries, at No. 124 Chambers
street, New York, has made an assign
ment.
Julius T. Rode, dealer in furniture
and carpets at Nos. 745 and TAT Ninth
avenue, New York, has made an as
signment.
Jacob Welker, manufacturer of sur
gical instruments at No. 213 East
Thirty-fourth street, New York, has
made an assignment.
A petition has been made for a re-
ceiver for the Wells & French COM
pany, manufacturers of harness and
saddlery at Bridgeport, Conn.
j. D. Kurtz Crook and Aaron G
Perham, composing the firm of Crook
& Perham, wholesale dealers in coal
at No. l Broadway, New York, have
made an assignment.
John G. Chamberlain has been ap.
pointed receiver for the Ives & Will.
Jams company, manufacturers of toy:
and fireworks, at No. 682 Broadway
corner Of Great Jones street, New
York, with factory at Bridgeport
Conn.