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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
sWINDLER'S SCHEME S FAILED
Tried I'm Vain to Work Worthless
Checks in Bridgeport

Bridgeport Conn, July IA stranger
who represented himself To be "a member
of firm with offices in New York and
Boston, was foiled in attempts TO swindlo
several persons here yesterday. The man
first called on Mile De Perriere who con-
ducts fashionable private school. and
made arrangements To send his daughter
TO the school for year. He had n letter
OF Introduction from Mrs w. III. Lewis,
wife of the rector of st. Johns church.
He rendered check for $3.50 and wanted
$50 change Milo. Perriere gave him n
check for $50 but dated it few days
ahead. The man said his daughter was at
Newport, and was not we'll He desired
TO he recommended to "a physician, and
tho teacher sent him TO DIR. B!ll. After
the stranger had gone Mile Porriere
learned from Mrs. Lewis that the stranger
had been introduced Co Mr. Lewis by the
Rev. DIR. Vanderwater, a New York
clergyman.
Tho man went to DR.. Bill. engaged him
to front his daughter, and offered him n
cl o X in payment desiring the balar ce.
DIR. Bill refused il. Later the man visited
:. &. Northrop's store ard purchased q
dictionary and school supplies to the
value OF S2i He offered cheek. hut it
was not accepted Then he went away,
promising To get it cashed and return in
an hour. He has not peen seen since.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
Garnett Was First Sen
fenced for Assault.
Later His Wife and Sister,
in-LaW Were Arrested.
Former for Selling Liquor and Lat
ter as Wanl0n.

The chances are that tho Garnett house
on Lock wood street will be closed for the
summer and oil on account of scrap
that William IS Gnrnett the proprietor
and his wife, Alea,h ha, had n few nights
ago which led 10 Garnett's arrest In
the Sixth District Court the following
morning he pleaded not guilty and his
trial was set down for this morning.
When his case was called, Garnett had
changed his mind and pleaded guilty and
was fined $50 and costs. His wife ana
her sister, Mary Field, were in the court
room 10 testify against him, and after
Garnett was sentenced, and led TO the
prison rem Mrs. Garnett and Miss Field
asked Warrant Officer Long If they could
soc Garnett before he went To Cranston.
The request was granted and while they
were talking with Garnett, Chief Of
Police Baker hurriedly made out war
rants for Mrs. Garnott and Miss Fielt.
When they returned from tho interview
they were requested by one of the court
officers to walk into the womnns prison
pen, and few moments later the trio,
much to their surprise, were arraigned.
Garnett was called first, and he was
charged with keeping a grog shop and u
house of ill-fnme, TO which he pleaded
for trial Tuesday. He was also charged
with keeping liquor for sale To this
charge he also pleaded not guilty and on
this charge he was held In the sum of
kl00.
Mrs Garnett was called and arrnigned
on the charge of making two illegal sales
Of liquor. She pleaded not guilty and was
held in the sum of sl00 on each case for
trial Tuesday. Miss Field pleaded guilty
20 the cnarge of being lewu and wanton
person and was sent TO the state work
house for six months.
Captain Costine. in whose district tho
Garnett house Is located, sent detail of
officers To the house to see II any more of
the inmates could be found, but none
was found. The GarDetts came from
New Bedford. niass., In May. and went To
housekeeping on Il street. About a month
ago thcy went TO the house on Lockwood
street
Gsrnett and his wife were very much
crestfallen over tho turn In affairs. but
Miss Field was apparently satisfied, for
after she was locked up she began To sing
all ot the popular songs OF the day.
Deputy sheriff Ham. one of tire court
officers. ordered the concert stopped, and
IL was.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
SIZZLING HEAT.
Mercury Kiting All Over New Eng
land States.
Very High Temperatures Recorded in
Boston and Elsewhere.

Boston, July o The hot wave began
TO be felt in this city early this week and
did not abate today and according to the
weather officials it is not likely to do so
within a day or two, at least. AT noon
the therm OF the weather bureau
showed a record of 90 degrees above zero.
This is warmer than 10 has heen before
since Tuesday and the weather man says
the mercury is likely TO go higher before
night On the streets the temperature
was 93 at noon. TIE excessive humidity
added greatly To the discomfort The tenn
poTature OF yesterday aud day pelole. was
nearly normal today. Two prostrations
from the heat were reported at tho hos
pitfalls and by the police up 20 noontime.
Neither case however was serious.
Near the 100 Mark.
Amesbury, Mass, July a-Ihe hot wave
struck this town In full force To-Day, ana
at Doon the thermometer registered 90 in
the shade. 1his is tho highest temper
aturo OF the year. some of tho workmen
in the factories were Obliged tn suspend
work on account OF terrible heat.
Up to ia.
Halowell, Me-, July o. THE hot weather
here today was almost unhearable. AT
noon the mercury registered ia degrees
Hottest oil the year.
Brocktuu. Mass. July 9-Today has
been tho hottest of this year in this city
and at o'cOck this a fternC, III the thor
mometor registered 93 in the shade with
no Indications Of a drop, Outside carpen-
tors and painters are suffering extremely
and many have had 10 go 20 the shady
side of the buildings on which they were
work ing 90 avoid prostration.
James Woodward, foreman of the car
penters working on the new Times build
ing, was prostrated this noon and had
10 he taken 10 his home. He Will proba'
bly, recover
Ninety-Six in the Shade.
Manchester. n. H., July o 0--1odny has
been the hottest day OF tho week. There
were two deaths from sunstroke yester.
day and many more cases of prOstration
have been reported today The mercury
reached 96 in the shade at the mayor 5
Office. At the police station. very cool
place. it was 30.
In This City.
In this city the Thermometer at the city
engineers office registered So degrees at
noon; 80 degrees at o clock and ~ de-
grees at 3 o'clock, and was still mount :
ing.
At Woonsocket
The thermometer went today as high
as on Monday. registering g2 and - In
different places In Woonsocket In the
shade
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
HE IS RSIICENT.
Dowd will Not Tell About Case of a
woman He Found tn woods.

Thomas Dowd. waiter at the Nrragan-
sett Hotel cafe. says that while he and a
young woman were walking I'm some.
what secluded spot I'm Arlington Monday
evening he heard the cries Of woman.
Upon invest cation he found young wo-
man. who told him she was employed by
man named Goffe on Dexter street.
She added that early IN the evening sho
went out tor n walk. and being "A stranger
in the city ! Ist her way, ana asked q
young man 10 direct her to her home.
The young man took ber To lonely SPOT
and assaulted her. Mr. Dowd was seen
by n Bumbor of newspaper mon today at
the hotel, but would not give any of tho
particulars. saying that on Monday morn
ing he would tell tho whole story There
is no one by the Dnmo Of Goffo who lives
on Dexter street, but thore Is some color
to the story that the girl was assaulted by
one, If not by three young men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
May Have Been Murdered.

Salem, Mass. July 9-Dstrict At
tornoy White SAYS an antopsyiwill bo held
on tho body of John SHAY, who was found
dead i'm tho barn of j. u. Miller In the
rear of the WooGbino saloon at Peabody
on Wednesday night. It. is learned that
Shay oamo To salem Wednesday morning
in company with friend, and that he
told several people the purposo of his visit
was TO have his property transferred TO
this friend. Eo was found in the barn
that night and thuro Is no trace of his So
called friend. 1he property was trans
Neil IL at work on tho case ami states
that thore is a possibility that Shay was
murdered. An autopsy will be performed
tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
BEAMAN- HOLMES NUpTIALs.

Windsor. VT, July 9.--Two families
almost equally well known throughout
the country were united yesterday by
the marriage in this city OF Miss Mary
Stacy Beaman OF New York to Edward
jackson Holmes OF Boston. The bride
is the daughter OF g. G. Beaman OF New
York OF tho former law firm OF Evarts.
Choate & Benman OF that city. and also
"A granddaughter OF ex-senator william
VI. Evarts. the head OF the same firm.
while the bridegroom is the only grand
son Of the tate oliver Wendell Holmes
of BOSTON
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
viii Start Oh Full Tim >.

Machine and Press Compgnykwill start
running their works on full time, using
their last Writer'S schedule for hours of
labor. They have recently taken new
orders, and say that with the prospects Of
tier tin es coming with the nov tariff
taey expect 20 be able TO continue run
ming full time These works were the
last 60 go on 20 short time and are first %
resume full time hours with all mon
working. They could probably have run
throughout the year full time hut by
doing so would have had % reduce the
numoer of hands. Instead of doing this
they ran on halt time and employed all
their men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
Mayor AShley'S Cond ton.

New Bedford, Mass, July o.-Mayor
Ashley remains tuday in much the Same
c0ndiCion AS he was vest, rday, "A symp-
tom which his physician regards as very
favorable at this stage. The irRyor PASSED
an uncomfortable night, hut it'could not
he s,en tG0t his stTongtn was greatly ex-
hgUst,. iis injuries still cause his
ir., .> great concern. though IL Is hoped
Ga r Ash oy viii pull through, un-
less tnere hle ~ lflIeaeon complications.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
QUAY STILL IN THE GAME.

Washington. July 9.-Senator Quay of
Pennsylvania, when asked concerning
the statement that he would retire from
public life at the close OF his term. said
he was making no official announce
n,ent that he would not be a candidate
for reelection. but unless he changed
his mind he would not remain longer In
the senate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
ROBBED ON A TRAIN.
Mrs. Swift Loses $27OO in Mon.y
and Valuable Jewelry.
They Were Taken From Beneath Her
Pillow i'm "a Sleeping Car.

San Francisco, July 9.-Mrs Swift a
lady from the east, has just arrived on
train and reported the loss Of small for
tune. she was on the regular overland
train and when the sleeping car in which
she had a berth came TO stop at the
Oaklano Mole her purse and all ber
jewelry were missing. She Informed the
police that her purse containing 5000 in
green backs two earrings in eaoh of which
was "a diamond weighing two carats and n
diamond brooch valued at $3.50 was taken
from under her pillow during tho night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
Colonel Clarke's Souverir BALLOON

Colonel William T.. Clarke has "A fire
balloon hung up In his Office In city
Hall.
1t was presented hy Asylum Keeper
John Brown rs a souvenir OF the fire
caused 10y one Of these Fourth OF July
toys I'm the colonol's home last Monday.
The estimate OF the damage caused by
that fire is S3S2S; ,s5s on the house and
$3.50 on the furniture.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
TALKED ABOUT.

A tool chest owned by L. A. Peabody In
the new building, corner Of Stewart and
Broad streets was broken into last night
the contents scattered about the floor, but
nothing was taken.
A big white bull dog frightened burg.
lars away from the Peoples Market 1892
Broad street at $3.50 this morning.
Jane Barrett and his son, William, Of
rs Chamber street went in swimming I'm
Mashapaug pond last evening and while
in tho water ragged urchin stole viii
lies shoes. The same kid stole Mr.. Bar
rott's fishing pole from about ths same
spot, three weeks ago.
Louis Frasier, 30 years OF age. has been
missing from his home, % Central street.
since Monday.
In the police court this morning Thomas
Greavs was fined a. ana costs for reveling
on Atwells avenue.
At 3 o'clock this afternoon large kettle
Of tar caught fire ~ the new railroad
station and the smoke from 10 was the
cause Of much excitement I'm the vicinity.
The News Self Educator Feature is
n valuable helper to all. Young and old
are reaping the benefits thorefrom.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
StO,e a Diamond Stud.

Annie Lennon, 10 years old, was arrested
on Hale street this forenoon by Detective
Nickorson for stealing "A diamond stud
valued at $50 from James III. Powers.
The girl had formerly boon in tho employ
OF MIR Powers and left suddenly. three
weeks ago. The stud was found m her
possession. She will be nrraigned In the
sixth Dlstrict Cnurt Tomorrow mnrninr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
DID NOT 60 In.
Miners Did Not Like Idea of Being
PrOtectet.
When whistle Blew Not One Re-
Condition in Illinois.

Wheeling w. Va, July ct has been
announced by the Wheeling 81 Lake Erie
management that Dillon No. . mine at
Dillon will resume this morning with the
miners protected by numerous posses of
United States marshals. At the blowing
of the whistles not man entered the
mine. The men had been together the
night before and decided thnt II 1t was
necessary for them TO be- protected by
United states marshals they would not
work. Everything is quiet.
At the Illinois Mines.
Springfield, H., July 0.-The miners
In the Peoria district are still working.
but will meet today. The miners at
Staunton and Mount Olive have given
assurance that the Belville miners would
strike, but the Belville men at their meet
ing decided to go To work. At Carlinyille
there is no strike. The Virden and
Auburn miners struck weeks ago.
The miners at Assumption arc out but
mt pana and Taylorville miners are work
ing. At westville, Nermillion county,
the miners are out but are at work at
Danville
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
Elk E ect Officers.

nights meeting OF tho Elks tho folluwin z
officers were elected Grand Exalted
Ruler, Meade ID. Diitwoilor, Harrisburg,
Pa. grand exalted leading knights
B. Nj. Allen, Birmingham, Ala. Louis
Hauser, Newark, y. u Cbns NJ. Foote
Minneapolis, Mimi grand secretary, Gee
A. Reynolds, Saginaw, Mich. grand
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
No Cause for investigation.

Troy. n. ", July q. 0.--Charles II. Pts
tey, an inmate Of the Troy Hospital,
states that George Horan. another inmate
was murdered by two nurses OF the insti.
tuition. Horan, according 90 the state
nent was delirious, and when In this
condition was strapped 90 his cot lie
remained strapped for twenty four hours
and when tho nurse went To release him
he was dead. It was learned that Horan
died of deiirium tromens and that an IN.
Yestigatlon will not be neccssary
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
SETTLED FOR As CENTS.

Holbrook. Mass, July 9.-The Paine
Shoe company, which recently assigned
to a Boston leather house, has satisfac-
torily settled its debts on basis OF 10
cents on the dollar. The firms condition
was due to combination OF circum-
stances produced by market changes.
1t is expected that the company will Re-
sumo business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
Will Soiourn at Lake Champlaln.

Washington, July 9-President Nc
Kinlev Will srend most of his vacation
ON the shore of Lake Champlnin Ho will
leave here August ] and 60 direct 10 Lake
Champlnin. Burlington, Vt, will be
his nearest town. his party will consist
of members Of tho presidents family.
Vice President and Mrs Hobart, Secretary
lger and family, Secretary and Mrs.
Porter and probably several other mem.
bers of the official society
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
Buriei al Wester, v.

The body OF swan Nilsson weaver who
was killed on White Dog curve, two and
n halt miles east ~ Westerly yesterday
afternoon by freight train, was buried
at Westerly tOlay. Nilsson stepped out Of
tina WA al - north bouna train only to be
Instantly killed by another train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
MAYOR AsHLBY's CONDITION.

New Bedford. Mass. July 9-Mayor
Ashley remained In much the same con-
dition Wednesday night as he had dur
Ing the day. His physicians stated last
night that the most favorable symptoms
was that he cid not grow any worse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
Cereal Coffee Drinkers BEWARE

II you have been deceived anl tried one ~
the cheap bran substitutes now on the mar
kef. claiming 20 be the original and 20 have
great food value, aud you Eut n pound o.
poorly rossted bran Tor your &c. and poor
weak, sickish drink what can you expect
from bran il don't be discouraged, but try
GRA1N-O. II - made from solid grain,
nicely brown a, and pounds for 2jc. Graia-
q takes the pla' ~ coffee az the price. Get
package OF yoar grocer today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
New York Yacht Club Cruise.

Black Rock, July a-The l5 yachts
comprising the cruising squadron Of the
Atlantic Yacht Club. whirb anchored OF
the club house ~ the bridgeport Yacht
Club here last night got under way this
morning IN good season, continuing their
cruise eastward.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
HAS TALKED.
Continued from Page /. }

istrate remanded him until Tuesday neat.
The later arraignment In the Court of
General Sessions however. takes his case
out of the hands of the police court. In
spector o. Brien denied today that Thorn
had as yet made any confession To the
police. lie added that the search for the
missing head would be continued.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
Office Visited by Thieves.

The Office Of the Smithfeld Granite
Co, rs Gaspee street was broken into last
evening and the drawers OF the desks
were torn out and their contents scattered
on the floor. The THE, o. found nothing
that suited their fancy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
Held for Grand Jury.

At the session of the Sixth District
Court this morning Maria Granats was
adjudged probably guilty of .commiteing
adultery with Ememuele Pisco. and was
held for the action OF the grand jury in
the sum OF S7O0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
The Senate Adiourns.

Washington, July 9-The Senate has
adjourned out Of respect 90 the memory OF
Senator Harris Resolutions were adopted
for pCb.is fun raj In the S'nata chamber
tmorrOw 20 which the president cabinet
Supreme Court and the diplomatic corps
will be invited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09
Social SIS Continue Agitation.

Bilbao, spain, July 9.-The socialists
are continuing their agitation among the
striking miners here and the situation j.
grave Reintorccments Of troops and
police have arrived
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-09

RUY NICHOLS ENGLISH WOLFF PER.
- IUME. FOr sale at BOSTON STORE
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-18
HOW TO Elmo OFT.

FIJI a bottle or common water glass
with urine and lett stand twenty -four
honrs; a sediment or settling indicates
a diseased condition of the kidneys,
When urine stains linen it is positive
evidence OF kidney trouble. Too fire.
Iuent desire to uriuate or pain in the
PACK, Is also convincing proof that
Tue kidneys and bladder are out OF
order.
~ WHAT TO DO.
mere is comfort in the knowledge
20 often expressed that DR.. Kilmer's
swamp Root, the great kidney rem
Guy Inlfllls every wish In relieving
pam IN the back, kidneys, liver, blad.
VET d every part of the urinary
|passages' 1t corrects inability to hold
URN and scalding pain in passing It.
|ol DAD effects following use of LIQUOR.
wine OF beer, and overcomes that I'M.
PHEASANT necessity of being compel
|su 70 get up many times during the
|ulght to urinate. The mild and the
extraordinary effect of Swami Root
soon realized. 1t stands the high,
lor It's wonderful cures of the nos
Es.resslng cases; II you need a med.
rU,ne you should have the best. Sold
h! druggists price fifty cents and n
Sp,,ar for a sample bottle and pam.
pn nO' both sent free by mail, mention
AT and send your full post. office
tuuress to DIR, Kiluer 81 Co. Ring.
haIn a N. Y. The proprietors Of
X ,hPi paper guarantee the genuineness
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-18
Sale Register.

Notices OF sale Will be inserted free under
this heading when the sale bills are printed at
this oliice. When the bills are not printed at
this office 50cents VIII be charged. Persons ex-
pecting TO have sale should select q date and
have II inserted In this column.
Thursday, March is. ~ miles north Of Middle
burgh. John Deabler viii sell 3 horses, :
head OF cattle and farming implements.
TUESDAY, March %, 1877, one mile west OF Mid
dleburg, Wm. Wenrlck VIII sell Horses, !
Cows and Farming Implements.
Tuesday. March %. 2 miles North OF Selinsgrove,
Daniel Long viii sell farming stock and
machinery. Farming material Is new.
used only one season.
Tuesday, March 23rd, ~ miles West OF Fremont,
Mrs. W. II. lIornberyer will sell 8 horses, 3
cows and farming implements.
Wednesday, March 81, one-half mile West OF
Middleburgh. X. G. Walter, AttOrney-in-
TACT. Will sell horses. live stock, farming
implements. oats, corn, New l%2-lIOrse Frick
Traction Engine with new Peerless Seper-
ator and all kids OF Household Goods.
Saturday. March %, In Fremont at the residence
OF the late Jacob Schnee. decd, Albert
Schnee and Viola Nipple. executors. VIII
sell Live stock. Farming Implements and
Household Goods.
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NEW BERLIN.
7 Too late for last issue.

Too tate yOF tdSt ISSUE
Aoaiet little wedding took place
), our town on Tuesday morning.
The contracting parties were Miss
vernie Sanders, ne Of New Berlin's
accomplished young ladies, and MIR.
q G.. Guthrie, one of the colleges
hriobtest students. May their path
through life be long and happy.
Martin Boyer was a Centreville Wis
;tor on Saturday Two book agents
are canvassing the town. They gath
ar IN the history of the prominent
men of the county and then sell the
hook for Sl5. e. Jesse Cornelius, our
iolly blacksmith, is repairing his
house across the creek and will be
SNYDER county resident in the near
future Reno Crossgrove is remod-
ling Charlie Walters house on Front
street. Charlie Baum of Kansas is
visiting his mother, Mrs. G.. Rathfon
Edward Schoch of Philadelphia
is visiting friends in town.. Mon
day morning we received the sad
new that our friend, Albert Schoch,
Of Philadelphia is dead.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-18

"Mother's Friend" Is the greatest remedy ever
put on the market, and all our customers praiseit
highly."-W. II. KING & Co., Whitewright, Tex.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-18

PlcH RED o is the foun-
~ dation of good health. That is why
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the One True
Blood Purifier, gives HEALTH,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-03-18
rours 10 CaIifornis via Pennsylvania
Railroad.


The last of the Pennsylvania Rail
road tours to the Golden Gate will
leave New York and Philadelphia
March q, stopping at Chicago, Oma-
ha, Denver. Colorado Springs and
the Garden of the Gods" and Salt
Lake CITY. Tourists will travel by
spsciS taain Of Pullman palace cars
going, aud return Oh regular trains
via any route within nine months.
Round.trip tickets, including trans
portation, Pullman Accommodations
(one double BERTH, meals, and other
tour features going, and railroad
transportation on regular trains re
turning and one-way tickets, in
GLIDING transportation and all tour
features going, will be sold at the
t0llOWinu rotap