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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
VERDICT FOR BRIGGS.
Mrs. Webb Loses Her Suit to Re-
cover Money Lost In Gambling.
Alleged That Money Was Taken From Her
and GambIed by Husband.

The Jury In case OF Emeline ID. Webb VS..
Stephen Ii. Briggs this noon brought In
a verdict In favor of the defendant. 1t did
verdict. The case was one brought to
recover money that the plaintiff claimed
that her husband bad taken from her and
gam nled with and lost at the place, "
Cismence street that the husband, William
w. WEBB, claimed Briggs and James K.
ANGEL put up the money for.
: The plaintiff wssl non suited Ms to James
L. Angelliyesterday afternoon and Briggs
testified that he never had anything to
do with the running OF the Clemence
street resort, where 1t was claimed Webb
lost his money.
Jonu M. Brennan was counsel for the
defendant and he handled Webb without
gloves, claiming that no reliance could be
placed on his testimony. lie told the
jury that q rnan might as we'll be accused
of keeping a nuisance, because he went
into a liquor saloon two or three times as,
Briggs held responsible for the loss of
webb's money because he, Briggs, went
two or three times q week into the
Clemence street place.
Simon S. Lapham, counsel for the
plaintiff, argued that a man who like
Webb, had lost S40, ,OOo in gam bling houses
was apt to be on such confidential rela-
tions with the men in charge of such
places as TO know just who old back q
place. Mr.. Lspham calling attention to
the physical condition of the plaintiff
claimed that his testimony seemed like
the efforts of a death bed repentsnt to
make amends for the injury he mad done
bis wife.
Judge Douglass charged the jury briefly
on the law in the case, showing why it
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
CAPT. CHASE'S SCHEME.
Proposes to Fish on the West Coast
of Africa.
Believes There Is Money In Il, and Will
Fit Out Expedition.

Provincetown, Feb. 16-Captain Josiah Case
of this port, n seaman and fisherman of long
experience, has announced his purpose to fl
out an expedition for the west coast OF Africa,
which Captain Chase asserts, abounds in fish
but which, owing to the inactivity of the in
habitants has never been fished to any eI.
tent, although the settlements along the coast
would afford a profitable market for almost
any kind Of fare.
Captain Samuel Hatch. also of Province
town, is to be associated with Captain Chase
and the schooner Alice, in which Captain
Chase has made many successful trip, is 10
be fitted for a start early in the fall. Both
men are very enthusiastic over their plans
Captain Chase has had actual experience
along the line he proposes to follow, for in
1885, in the Alice, he made an experimental
trip TO the African coast to fish for mackerel.
This voyage, which at the time was wisely
commented upon by expert fishermen, and
scientific men could not be called wholly a suo
cessful one, as the Ash. when taken. proved
to be of an inferior quality to northern mack
erel. Nevertheless, the voyage was fairly re-
Var kee shippers pluck, turned his attention
to fishing for the local markets.
In this pursuit, Captain Chase passed two
seasons and then, deciding to return home. he
made his voyage up the western coast, looking
in at the bays and mouths Of the rivers, also
examining the: outlying banks for fish. In
places they were abundant. especially both
above and below the mouth Of the Congo,
where red and yellow snappers, also a host of
other kinds of edible fish were found.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
Mortgages Sale.

Will be sold on tho premises at Natick in
the town OF Warwick at public auction on
Friday, Feb 26th 1891, at 10 o'clock n. M, by
virtue of the power Uf sale contained in that
mortgage deed OF personal property, given by
Amedee Deroin of said Naticls 10 Noel Delude
Of said Natick. dated dec. 10, 1896. and re-
corded in the records of personal property in
the town clerks Office of said town of War
wick
The entire stock of groceries, dry goods, tin.
ware or other stock in trade used by the said
mortgagor in carrying on trade in his store in
the Gallagher block" OF said Natick.
Also all fixtures now in said store belong
ing to said mortgagor; and also all other fix
lures, dry goods and groceries, tinware and
other stock in trade, acquired since the date
of said mortgage 10 renew, replace, or which
may be in addition 70 said stock Also one
gray horse about eight years old, one
bay horse about thirteen years old, two OK.
press wagons and one top buggy.
The mortgagee hereby gives notice Of his
Intention to bid at said sale or any adjourn
ment thereof.
BY order Of the Nortgagee,
EUGENE f. WARNER,
fl6-l0t Attorney for mortgagee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
MutilatedRemainS Discovered
by Servant on Porch.
The Victim Went Out With His Gun
to Drive Dogs on.
Police Unable to Tell Whether IL II q
Case Of Accident or Murder.

New Haven, Conn.,, Feb. 16.-That
section of the city which is known as
Wbitueyville. was horrined this morn
ing at the disco, ~ of terrible tragedy,
which may nave been the result Of an
accident or q frightful murder. At q
o'clock this morning q maid servant en-
pioyed by Elias B. Servoss, Jr., son of
Elias Is. Servoss, . real estate dealer
found the fesrfully mutilated and dead
body of her master on the front porch OF
the handsome whitney avenue residence.
In the breast was . gaping wound, made
by the contents of q dou ble- barrelled
shot gun, one hand was practically torn
to pieces and shot was distributed vari-
ously ail over the body. Near the body
was found q shot gun besmeared with
blood, with q broken stock, and q largo
area in the front door yard was troddsn
down, spsttersd with blood and present.
ing indications Of . fearful struggle.
About 2 O'Clock this morning young
5ervoss was greatly disturbed by the
bowling OF dogs owned In the neigh hbor-
hood, and partly dressing and srming
himself with Q dou hle- barrelled shot gun
ssIlied forth to rout the disturbing
CANNES. Shortly sitter the occupants OF
the house heart . report and supposed
thst he had nrsd at the dogs. Nothing
more was thought of 1t, the family sup
posing that servcss had returned to his
room. The Italian maid servant this
morning made the discovery detailed
above. The authorities were at once noti-
fed after medical examiner Jocelyn.
OF Hsmden gave permission for the
removal OF the body.
The police sr,..,f the opinion that Servoss
either became involved In a terrible
struggle with some dogs, In the course of
which his gun, used as CLUB was broken
aud at the ssmestime discharge, or that
unknown parties bent upon robbery or
D. me other crime were interrupted by
ssrvoss, and entered into fight with him.
which only ended when the young m
was dead.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
Preparations for Execution
of Sullivan.
Hanging Will Take Place at
Dorchester, March II.
Anonymous Letter Says That Con-
victed Man is Innocent.

.Doschestsr, Feb. .sI6.- Preparations have
already been begun.st the jail here for
the execution: o::.John E..Sullivan, who
waslrecently convicted oflmuroerinr Mrs.
Eliza butcher and her son. In September,
1896. The execution will occur March IL,
and will be conducted ny hangman Rad
cliffe of Toronto, who has hanged mur:
derers In ell parts of the country. Judge
ID. L. Harrington, who sentenced Sullivan,
has received letter in which Sullivan 9
guilt Is denied.
. The writer Of the letter says that Sulli-
van had nothing to do with the tragedy,
and that the writer was the one who
killed them.- The letter has been turned
over to Solicitor General White. The
authorities do not attach much impor-
tance to the communication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
THE FIRST
EX-Chief Justice
Durfcc Named
AS Chairman of Commits
sion of Revision.
Will Guide Work of Revising
Constitution.
Who the Other Members Will Be
Not Yet Disclosed.
Who the Other Members Will Be
Not Yet Disclosed.
What Judge Durfee Says In Reference
to Appointment-His Career.

II is stated today on the best of politi:
cal authority, that ex-Chief Justice
Thomas Durfee will be the chairman Of
the Commission Of Fifteen to be sp
pointed by Governor Lippitt for the re
vision of the state constitution.
The governor has not returned from
Chicago but would not confirm or deny
this statement Of his first appointment,
IL be were here, for he has empbaticaliy
stated that he will not divulge the names
of any OF the commissioners until all
have been appointed and accepted.
Judge Durfee was seen by a News re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
BAD SHAKE UP.
Harry Mcdonald Thrown From His
Sleigh
Was Racing With "The Dude" Wher
Accident Happened.

Harry Mcdonald, owner Of tho race horse
Adonis, came near losing his life on Reservoir
avenue yesterday afternoon The sport was
at its height when the accident happened.
Hundreds Of horses were out and there was
racing enough TO satisfy everyone in the
crowd Mr.. Mcdonald had Adonis out for
the first time on the speedway. His absence
from this scene of activity during the racing
season is due 10 poor health, but he could not
Withstand the temptation yesterday and he
took his speeder out for n brush with anything
that came along. He found The Dude, owned
by Fred Horton, ready for a race and the
horses were coming down the stretch at top
speed. Meanwhile there had been collision
between Harry c. Curtis horse. MarRie s..
and another animal and the road was filled
with sightseers to find out the result Of the
smashup. Adonis and The Dude were coming
along at n clipping pace right toward the
crowd. This was about s o'clock. The driver
of The Dude cleared all obstructions In good
shape. but Mr.. Mcdonald, owing TO his weak
condition from continued bad health was un-
able to hold his horse, and the animal plunged
into sleigh crossing the road. The shock
threw Mr.. Mcdonald into the air and he fell
face down in the snow. The life was nearly
knocked out Of him. Friends went to his as
sistance and he was carried to Charles @.
Gray s sleigh in which he was taken !home.
Mr.. McDonsld was not dangerously injured
but he was badly shaken up and Frustrated.
He was injured enough TO cure him of all de-
sire for racing for long time. The sleigh
was smashed into splinters. The horse escaped
injury, and after the accident logged a short
distance and then came to standstill. Mr..
health Just as soon as he RECEIVERS sufficiently
from, th.. hioh tozs IA raccivad vaafardav
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
A SPECIAL MEETING.
Trustees of Public Library Hold q
Session.
Mr.. Matteson Presents The Letter Of John
Nicholas Brown.

There was a steSisl meeting OF the
Board Of Trustees of the Providence Pub
lie Library this afternoon at o'clock,
and IL was formally voted to accept the
gift OF John Nicnolas Brown of S200, 00U
for the building fund.
Mr.. q. ". Z. Matteson was present ana
gave to the Trustees the letter received
from Mr.. Brown yesterday, in which the
terms Of the Gift are set forth.
As already published in The News the
conditions imposed are that the Trustees
shall now raise 800, the balance neces-
snry to fully equip the proposed build
ing and that they shall cause to be re-
moved ell the buildings now on the II b
rary property at the corner OF Greene and
Washington streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
Will Take Part In Parade.

The Rhode Islanders who will serve as
aids to the chief marsbsl on Inaugural
tion Day at Washington are General
Chss. A. wilson, Colonel Isaac l.. Con, Col
onel John n. wetherell and Mr.. Hunter
OF Newport.
General Charles K. Brsyton and Hon.
Adm b. Capron are to serve on General
Nelson A. Miles reception committee.
The party will leave here for Washing
ton two weeks from today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
SAMUEL AUSTIN'S FUNERAL.
Services Held in Friends Mcctin:
House on North Main Street.

The funeral services Of the late Samuel
Austin were held this forenoon at IL o'clock
at the Friends Meeting House on Meeting
street
Samuel Austin died last Saturday in the
s0th year OF his age His career in this city
had been most active and useful ono and
his life work was devoted to the interests Of
education.
His earlier years he spent on the Island Of
Nantucket, where he taught private school
located on the site OF the famous Coffin school.
He was graduate Of the Friends school
In Providence and served n long term as profess
sor in that'instItusion. The work in which
Mr.. Austin took particular pride was that OF
the evening schools. He was the father Of
the movement In this city. Ivy which young
men who were obliged 20 work, were enabled
TO secure an education from the evening
schools.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
Reduced Rates to washington--Inaug-
urstion OF President Mckinley.

The Royal Blue Line announces rate OF ss. 90.
New York 10 Washington and return, :or the
above interesting occasion; reduced rates
from oil principal p0Thts IN New England.
This line operates the finest ana fastest train
service between New York and Washington.
making the run in five hours.
Personally conducted Inauguration Tour
leaves Boston on Tuesday. March I'd. $500
covers hotel accommodations aud all expcn-
ses Full Information on application 10 A J.
Simmons, New England Agent. 2ll Washing.
tonSt., Boston,.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
G. A. r. Appointments.

Department Commander Livingston Scott
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic, has an
nounccd the following appointments; Philip
$. Chase. Post !, assistant adjutant general:
George II. Cbenery. Post ], assistant quarter
master general; II. Harry Robinson, Post 10,
inspector George N. Bliss, Post -, judge adj
vocate; Joseph II. Means. rost II. chief muster.
ing officer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16

esnes, Isle Of erctv, Fvo. fe.=f'hs Rus
sian, French, British, italian and Aus
trian nsgs are floating over Cspes tcdsy
and the fact causes general subtraction
here. The state of uncsrtsinty 10 now a.
an end and the crisis over for ell time
for Mussulmsn rule. There ere four hun
ored and nfty fersiss marines sshers cad
Continued on Page =
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16

was that the law gave right to one
whose money was taken and lost at
gambling by another party, to recover u
in such an action as the one before the
court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
CUT HER THROAT.
Mary Murphy Attemps Suicide at
Newport.

Mary Murphy, 32 years old, attempted TO
commit suicide by cutting her throat at her
home in Newport today. She was removed
to the Hospital in critical condition. No
other cause for the decd, other than de.
spondency is known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
/" SWEET PEAS"

The State Board Of Agriculture will hold
On institute with the r. l. Horticultural So
ciety, in Tillinghast's Assembly Room, 2S3
Westminster street, on Wednesday evening
February IL, at o'clock
Lecture 10y Rev. w. T. Hutchins OF Massa-
chusetts. on "Sweet Peas" There will be an
exhibition OF flowers before and after the lec-
ture. All interested are cordially invited 20
attend. Admission free.
GEORGE A. sToCRwELL,
fl6-lt Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
PEOPLES Loan and Trust Co.

The Peoples Loan and Trust Company, GA
North Main street provides easy conditions
for its customers who desire 10 secure money
advances for emergencies, and its low rates
and practical methods should be consulted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
N Office.

was married to Miss Enma Simmons at Riv.
erside. II. l., Oct. q. 1893, and Aiss Lydia
Thompson Is not his lawful wife.
WILLIAM @. n. BURTON.
Feb. Is. 1897. fl6-it
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16

WANTED-To exchange city property for
Small Farm OF 10 20 acres, near school and
station. Address J. J. Mason. Si5 California
avenue, city. fl6Gt
TO LET-suit ~ Rooms. Furnished or un,
furnished % Federal street fl6-8t
MALL PAPER. Largest Issort- .
M ment In the country for....... o.. Ha YnlI
VJust now handsome outs at. JIs iuIl
v. n CApY. SOS W cstminster St.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-23
THE FIRST STEPS
HAVE BEEN TAKEN
Captain Brainerd Goes TO Chicago to
Arrange for Condensed Food.
HE WILL THEN CONE WEST
Alter Consulting With Gsu Merriam kilI
to Alaska and Meet Capt, Nav
at DaNsou City
HE WILL THEN CONE WEST

Washington. DE :!-C15ain Brain
eri left Washington lhis evening FOR chi
eago 20 c70'cr wih manufacturer thtro
of condensed 'ooi preparations With a
view to sc"lns supply sor ,he Yukon
rcliof rSp-il',3E Ic VIII proceed hence
to meet I~ncfh Merriam a; Van, ,ouyer
barracks
'rhe captain has been placed in mn
charge ~ an fhs supplies nnI ihoir pur-
chase and placing Ne will 20 with the
nrst expedition 20 Alaska ana tncnce
through 70 DaVsc0 where b, II under
orders 10 meet and confer wi,h Captain
Ray. who ha, not been heard from fince
Scpicmbrr Nhrn .c Nls at Circle City.
pursuing an inquiry into the condition
OF the mines In the country in which he
has been rhnrgcd by Secretary Aiger.
Lieut. Devorc military secretary OF N.
secretary uf wur. has been ordered 20
accompany Dr. jackson to Laplnnd as
tho dsbursing officer of the rurt,'. ana
they viii rail on the Luranla next Satu-.
day FOR Ltpltnl. proceeding thence 10
Christiana. No-Nuy. ana 70 Alten. where
I, is supposed the reindeer herd has been
gathered i.cut Devore II authorized IL
charter vessel for the transportation
of the herd 4 cO 10 the United states
II found n'cc6try 90 10 so
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-23

currents into low tension by sending ~
high tension current through fine wire
coil by a transmltter which has coassef
wire wound round Il. The high tension
current generates by inducI)n p current
OF lower tension In a coil of coarzer wire
By gnis procois tho cdrrent can De reg.
ulatod az WILL There N no doubt that
the patents cover syrterns which are very
largely IN use at the present time They
are very broad They wlll probably more
largely affect the Westinghouse company
than any other electrical concern In this
country. and IN all probability VIII result
IN long drawn out laS suits.
They will not affect The electrical roadf
because th.y use WIS, y knovn NJ The
direct current. These patents have ref
ercnce 20 what II known ne the alter
mating current II Il largely tsed rot
lighting purposes. hut not. I ihlnk fof
power purposes or course the Genera
Electric company viii be entitled 10 roy.
altles wherever their system II IN use
and u VIII become impossible 20 ever
cstlmatr the amount of money involved IN
,h1 particular case II VIII certainly
run up into the millions and almost Ger
talnly result IN long drawn Out Jaw suits
The more important ciilms set forth by
Mr Hunter are;
claiu "a dine conductor conveying
high tension currents, arernatly rising
and falling potential variable resist
ance In the line circuit an Induction coll
hsylny Its fine wire IN clrcltt with tho
line a Iocal circui, Indicating the coarse
Wrc of the lDiuctlon coil and transmit
/ ling device in sud local Circuit. c1nsiTt.
I lax OF an electric magnet 20 vary safe
variation and resistance.
{ Calm g-Thc improvement; in the art
of transmitting electric energy - anc
iuuiizlng II az a distance from the source
/ which consists In generating maintainsd
/ md practically uniform currents 81 high
| tension At one station and sending ths
came over n line u conductors 20 another
station and generating maintained snd
practically uniform alternating currents
~ lower tension nt the second station
hy tho inAuctive lnhucn 20 OF the high
( tension currents
/ Claim 5-The method of Transmitting
electric enorgy CONSISTING in transanittins
a current Of high tension and small vel
ulne over line circ1i. ami At one or more
places on the iinc circuit producing by
ucans Of iu'lu'.lon maintained and prac-
tically uniform curcnts OF low tension
and relatively large volume and supplying
said low tension currents to one or more
transmitting devices in said local cur
I rents
Claim 13-UAA combination Of inter.
rupttd electric current Of high tension
a line or primar! current, high resist.
/ ing coil IN circuit with said current; q
low resisting coil parallel to and in close
| proximity 20 the high resisting coil; q
! local or secondary circuit including said
low resisting coil ana frame Of mag.
netic material in close proximity upon
which the coils are wound.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-23
GAGE s LETTER.

Washington. bee .. s.-secrstary OF the
Treasury Gage has written letter 10
President Gonpesv of ne Federation
Of Labor. In reply to resolutions adopted
at the Nashville convention. condemning
G0gds defense OF the gold standard.
Gage says;
"Gt inTtcnd ~ lenuncatory resolutions
which are not argument. yor or any one
on your behalf, win show that the views
l entertain and advocate are other than
Salutary 20 the great ccon0mie body OF
which we are all lndepcnden. n,emh, r.,
1 viii abandon them without hesitation.
My present conviction, the honest fruit
OF sincere study and reflection. Is that
a break down In our honest money stand.
ard would be Il most disastrous blow 10
all our commercial and Industrial inter.
csts. ana that upon the wage workers as
a class would be eniailed the most ser.
ious efresrs AMI disus,er."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-23
THE CLEVELAND SAFE.
And Many Of Her Grew Found 49, WIN
Soon be- FlOated.

Victoria. Dec % - The government
steamer Quadra arrived this evening
with the survivors Of the SteMner Cleve-
land. most OF whom. although not ser.
Iously III. required medical treatment.
Captain waIbran. OF the Quldra, has
but little hope for the second Officers
boat ami dts occupants. He cr7Issed as
far north as Hesslu0it and could find moth.
ing of them. II they are stlll alive they
win be found by the willapa which has
gone still farther north. The first officers
boat was out for Ave days being IN sight
Of land hut 0fraid TO attempt a landing
on account OF the surf The boat ras
half fun of water all the time and the
mems legs and feet are badly swollen
al a result. The third officers boat was
out but two days and the men on her
have almost fully recovered.
Captain walbran says thsre win be no
difficulty in floating the Cleveland There
is big hole in her hun but It's full ex.
tent cannot be learned until all the cargo
IL removed.
The Indians who looted the ship have
been sentenced to terms Of from one to
six months.
Captain Hall and Third Mate Melvin,
with Messrs. Metcalf and Tyson, repre-.
scntlng the insurance companies and the
owners, are staying by the wreck and
as soon as the cargo is out the tug Car
will attempt to pull her of.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-23
SAN FRAxcrsco's 4Ar.

Denver. Dec. "A delegation Of prom
inent men sent out by the Alaska trade
committee arrived here las. night. The
party consists Of Governor Richards Of
Cheyenne. wyo.. Ex-Governor Sheakiey'
OF Alaska: D. ". carznan. secretary Of
the Alaska :rading committee and his
son; W. o. Willis. manager Of a trans
portation company; y. r. shelkley son
and private secretary OF Governor Sneak
ley; II. II. Sherman. c. A. Jenkins g.
H. Holbroo6. f. 3 Cot;er. J. A. sidham'
F. II. Bates. H. $. Force and o Horr-
The object CT :ne trip i to disseminate
reliable information regarding the task
Of reaching rhe Alaskan gold fields and
the outft and stores required.
Governor Richards Joined the party a'
Cheyenne. coming 70 Denver to intro
duce the San Francisco people TO Gov
ernor Adams at the reception which viii
be held on the car.
After leaving Denver the car VIII go
to Leadville. pueblo. and Cripple Creek