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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
The Chess Tournament.

New York. Feb l3.-Spectators at the in
ternational chess game were on hand early
this morning. The Americans were confident
Of making good fight today. The Britishers
had the b st Of the first days play last year,
but they fell to pieces on the second day and
lost the match by AZ TO 3l1 games. When play
had progressed for an hour today IL was found
that Pillsbury more than maintained his ad
vantage Barry was within an ace of scoring.
while Delmar had gained superior position
On board nine however the British Atkins
was visably gaining ground. On board eight
jackson was doing the needful and on the re-
manning boards honors were easy.
At seven minutes past eleven Barry won,
score, America 2, Great Britain l. Thirty
four moves were made in the Barry vs.. Law
renee game.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
Wool Sales For Week.

Bovton, Feb. 13.--The Boston CONNER
cial Bulletin says: The wool sales
have shown a sharp falling off from the
boom. This is only natural. Manu-
facturers and spectators have gorged
themselves with wool and can take no
more. Three million pounds Of secured
clothing wool, mostly from France. was
poured in here in December alone.
Forty-fve thousand bales OF colonial
were bought In the London sales, just
closed. and from all quarters OF the
world flood is rushing in. Only one
sale of size, a round lot of Montana at
the old rates, was made this week.
The market, though quiet, is very firm.
The sales of the week are: 3.265. .00C
pounds domestic and $4,000 pounds
foreign, against 5,7S9 600 pounds domestic
and 2,950.0 pounds foreign last week.
and 1915, 500 pounds domestic and l.
07S, 900 pounds foreign for the same week
last year.
The sales to date show an increase
of p, GAS, 600 pounds domestic and 6,sls,
900 pounds foreign from the sales to
the same date in 1896.
The receipts TO date show an in
crease Of 4561 bales domestic and q
decrease Of 1850 bales foreign,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
AWFUL CHARGE.
Rockwell is Accused of
Killing HaincS.
Body of Victim Burned With
a Blacksmith Shop.
| Alleged Murderer Said to Have Con-
fessed TO Mrs. Haines.

Buffalo, N. Y. Feb. 13. = A special
from Bradford. Penn, says that Detective
Kline OF the district attorneys Office has
completed his case sgsinstFred Rock we'll,
who Is accused OF the murder OF Lewis
Hsines. 1t transpires that Rockwell told
the story OF nis crime to the wife of the
murdered man, with whom he WIS infst-
uated. The story told by Detective Kline
Is as follows:
"Together with Haines, Rockwell
started OF on Decem Der II to search for
work. They entered an old blacksmith
shop on the road. They started fre to
warm themselves. Haines was STOPPING
owe: the frs putting on fuel. when Rock
well raised . heavy bar of IRON and struck
q blow that crushed In Haine's skull,
after having satisfied himself that Hsiues
was dead. the murderer robbed the body
snd set ire to the building. Then he re-
turned to Haine's house and entered by
means of a window and remained with
Mrs. Haines all night" Young Rockwell
denies all knowledge of the crime.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
THE COTTON AND GRAIN MARKET.


Price, Mccormick & Co.'s advices TO Allen
g. Lynch state that spot quotations in Liver
pool this morning showed decline of 10
from Thursdays figures. The sales aggregated
G0O0 bales The arrival market was easy, fu-
lures closing quiet at Sl5-64 TO 4-6i below
Thursdays close. The port receipts yesterday
were II ,d94 bales, making the total for the
week Ill, ,7l5 bales. Today's receipts were es-
timated at 1900 against 1928 last week and
Is, 24O last year The interior receipts for the
week were 5l,7l7 against 4l,342 last week and
80, $40 last year.
The statistical position Of cotton today is:
Visible supply, 3,942,75s against 4,OlS,9'5 last
week, and s,s70,eo3 last year. Crop in sight,
7,2O7, ,ss7 against 7,Oe3, ,2sl last week and $40
s6a last year.
L. j. knight e. Co., quote Paine, Webber &;
Co THE leading English statisticians differ
widely regarding the European supplies and
requirements. The London corn trade list
estimates the requirements for the remainder
of the season at 100, ,J0O, 900 of which the Ame-
rican quota is 80, 50O,O00. Americas surplus,
Jan. l, was 5U,uUJ,UuJ Of which ex=Eur0pegn
countries will take 100000, leaving only 35-
00o,00J for Europe.
The cables today reported that in London
wheat cargoes were slow but steady. Corn
was quiet. In Berlin IL WAS IL marks lower.
In Liverpool there was more business and
wheat was firmer. Corn was unchanged.
Farnum in his dispatches TO sullivan, Nor
ris 81 Co, states that all sorts of reports about
the cash demand have come TO light since
Thursday and while considerable wheat has
been purchased today IL is believed that it
was due to the covering of shorts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
Latest Ahnnt Queen III.

Washington Feb l3.-Julius A.
Palmer, the representative Of ex-Queen
Liliuoks lani OF Hawaii in card to The
Evening Star. declares that the act of
abdication OF the ex-queen was procured
under duress, and is void for this reason
and because OF legal informalities. He
says that the Queen of Hawaii has
never given a legal abdication, and is
still the lawful ruler, even II she for
bears TO enforce her legitimate rights"
1t 10 believed that Liliuokalani inspired
the card AT the Hawaiian legation II
was read with interest. but without con-
Germ, and is regarded as an expression
from a royalist standpoint, but as not at
ell likely to have any practical influence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
IN THE
t.<ttS

The general market was very weak today,
and lower prices were the rule from the open
ing. As New York dispatch to Hallett. An
dcrson g. Co.. states: The situation Is GER
tainly a peculiar one Today when the sur
face indications were the weakest the actual
situation was the strongest. There was
good buying In declines but there was an alb
sence OF any thing looking like sustained sup
port.
The bank statement toiay was not as favor
ale "a for the past two or three weeks. This
weeks report showed: Reserve, decrease,
81, ,90l, ,s25: loans, increase s2S54, 100; specie,
increase s6330O0; legal tender, decrease
So, 1866 deposits, decrease, 1886 200; circu'
lation, decrease. $4,000. The total reserve
was s6l, 1898. 22S
The London dispatch this morning stated
that no serious trouble was now anticipated
at Crete and that, the result. American
rails were firm at prices fully up to New York
parity, although business was still light.
The only orders sent 10 the New..York foreign
houses provided for the purchase Of little
Reading and Louisville on balance. The clos
ing prices in London were steady.
The selling OF the Industrials was entirely
due to the Lexow Investigations and the sell
ing OF Atchson was said to be due to rumors
of attacks on the company by the Kansas
Legislature. Foreign houses have recently
been heavy sellers of Atchison securities.
The report Of Louisville a. Nashville for the
first week Of February shows a decrease in
earnings Of $685. Southern Railway for the
same period shows an increase Of sls,2O5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
Held for Forgery.

Boston, Feb. 13.-Rooert s. Wilson, alias
+. L. Hell, the alleged check swindler
who was arrested last evening, was photo
grsphed for the rogues' gallery this morn
ing. Chief Inspector Watts states that he
relieves the man has record and will
send his photosrsph to the polics In every
large city In the country. The man wss
crested for obtsining money by means CT
worthless checks from various Boston
firms, among them being some OF the
leading gents furnishing houses in the
city. Wilson was srrsiguet this afternoon
and held for the grand jury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
In Memory of Lincoln

Boston, Feb. 13.-The Middlesex club
last night celebrated the anniversary OF
the birth Of Abraham Lincoln by ban
quet. Vice President Champlin pre-
sided. and speeches we're made by j.
Frank Al6rich of Chicago. Congressman
Linsey OF North Carolina, Hon. Jesse
Omstreet of Indiana. Ex-Governor Bou-
teIle and others.
Except by the closing OF the schools
and banks of the city the day was un-
observed.
Ranquets were also held at all the
leading New England centres.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
HIS LATEST PURCHASE.
Mr.. L. A. Tillinghast Purchases DsWolf
Inn at Bristol.

Inn al Bristol.
The Dewolf Inn at Bristol was sold to
ir. L. A. Tillinehsst OF this city ysster-
sy and ths new owner of the property
vent to Bristol this afternoon and the
leeds were transferred to him.
Mr.. 1illingbsst will manage the hotel
himself and Mr.. Manysrd, the former pro-
prietor from Boston was notified today
by wire that bis lease could not be re-
pewed.
This enterprise Is undertaken PERSONAL
ly by Mr.. l.. A. lilling hast and Is not .
part of the business of the company in
corporated last week for the purpose of
doing a general hotel and land business.
The corporation will run the Filling
hast estate at Pawtu xet, as hotel pro-
perty.
The peWo of Inn Is a new hotel. opened
to the summer patronage for the first
time a year ago, and has sccemmods-
items for 250 guests. 1t Is situated on
the nlsiu street OF the town opposite the
Naval Reserve armory ana commands q
superb view of the harbor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
In other Places.

New York, Feb. 13.-Lincolns birth
day was celebrated generally through
out the city, the day being holiday.
Republican clubs throughout the state
held commemorative banquets.
Chicago, Feb. 13.-The Marquette club
held its annual banquet to celebrate
Lincoln's birthday at the Auditorium
last night. Many leading RepuSicans
OF the country were present. including
the governors OF Rhode Island. Iowa,
Pennsylvania, West Virginia. Indiana,
Wisconsin, North Dakota, Michigan and
Illinois
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
Jury Failed TO Agree.

Auru,ts, Me-, Feb. l3-Ihe jury In the
trial of Joseph b. Holt, whish had been
out siuce four o'clock yesterday afternoon
celebrating upon the mental rresponsi-
bility OF the prisoner for killing his
child reported this afternoon that they
we're una ble to agree. Eleven stood for
conviction and one for acauittal. TIE
one juror had stood out nearly eigi {
hours through many ballots. Judge
strout discharged the jury, and Holt will
be retired at next term of court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
The City'S Health.

The number Of deaths during the week was
20, one each being from diphthsria and ty-
phoid fever.
The number OF cases Of contagious diseases
reported to Superintendent of Health Chaplin
during the week was IL, 10 of which were
diphtherin, of scarlet fever. 2 Of tyr hold fe'
yer and 4 of croup.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
Yee Hing Discharged.

New York, Feb. 13-Yee Hing tre
Cinnamon VINO WAS one of the party ar
rested yesterday by Chinese Inspector
schsrf, this morning before Commits
sioner ShieldIproduced certificate, prov
ing that that he had the right to enter
the country and was discharged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
Fire Set by Robbers.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. Is. - Fire In the
town OF Mars, Penn, early this morning
destroyed large building owned by the
National Oil Well compeny, the station Of
the Piitsburg and Western Railroad and
q mum Der Of SIN ,iler buildings. The total
l'ss is estimated at 500, 900. 1t is believed
the station was robbed and then fred by
the thieves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
Amendment TO Arbitration Treaty.

Washington, Feb. 13.-The Senate CON-
miitoe on foreign relations has agresd to
q, amendmen mt TO the arbitration treaty
providing that all negoti tions under
the treaty she'll be subn tilted to the Sem
ate JUST rs an original tresty would be.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
Adjudged Guilty of Contempt.

Frank W. Powers was some weeks ago di-
rocted by the Appellate Court 10 pay his wife,
who is seeking a divorce from him, 81. 50 a
week, but he has been negligent lately in SO
doing. T. f. Vance, attorney for Mrs. Powers,
asked the court today TINT Frank be adjudyrt
guilty of contempt, and writ of attachment
issued and Judge Stiness granted both re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13

Chicora, Pa. Herald" Richard vcnsee
eports one Minute Cough Cure the greatest
success of medical science. He told Us that IL
cured his whole family OF terrible coughs and
colds. after nj, other so called cures had failed
entirely. Mr.. vensei said 10 assisted his
children through very bad siege ~ measles.
one Minute Cough Cure makes cxpcctOration
very easy AMI rauid.
Jo.eDh =. Johnston's Pharmacy. S8 West
minister street Metzgcr's Pharmacy, 30 North
Main street; Alfrcd's Pharmacy, ~ Eddy
% Mapton avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
Twelve BOltS Ordered.

New Bedford, MATS, Feb. 13. w. III.
Hand, Jr., OF the Buzzards Bay Yacht
agency here, has Just received a contrsc.
to build IL jib and main sail boats for a
syndicate OF Yale students, beaded by
william q. Lowe aud Charles A. Good
win.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
Treaty Reaches Venezuela.

Washington, Feb. l3. Information has
been received from Venezeule, that the
sroitrItion treaty signed by Sir Julian
pauncefote has reached Venezuela and
will be considered by that couniry's rep
resentatives at an early day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13

Pitisburg, Pa, Feb. i3. Richard u.
Qlsy, son OF Senator Qusy, was arrested
todsy on charges of criminal libel pre-
ferred by state senators c. l.. Magee ana
William Finn. Mr.. Quay gave bond Of
$1,000 in each case for hearing on Mon
dic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
The Trust Investigation.

New York, Feb. 13.--George X. Nc
Dougsll,a a sugar importer, was the first
witness called today by the legislative In
vestigsiing trust. His attorney said he
had been called out OF town, but would
appear later. The CON nittee excused him
urtil Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
The Westerly Water Works.

A rehcaring on the preliminary injunction
gr nted by the late Judge Carpenter last July.
restraining the Westerly Water Works. was
begun in the United States Circuit Court this
morning before Judge Colt and Judge Brown.
The hearing promises to be of several days
durat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
Only a Social Call.

Canton, Ohio, Fab. 13 John NJ. Thurs
ton OF Omaha, Neb., accompanied by
Mrs. Thnrston, arrived in Canton this
morning. Senator Thurston's call is a
social one and has no political slgnin-
canoe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
Their Petitions Overruled.

Frankfort, Ky, Feb. l3.-The court OF
appeals today announced tie decision in
the cases Of the petition Tor re-hearing In
the Jackson ana wallipg cases. Both pe-
titions were oyer.ruled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
Court Calendar for Monday.

Ins. 0. The Brownell a. Ficld Company vs..
Charles ". Hoadiey.
Fq s27e. Frank Maroni vs.s. & B. Lederer.
Div. lOslo. Ethel Giles vs.. William W.
Giles.
Eq. sl6s George T. Mahoney ct nl VS..
Margaret Holt et al
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
Bill of Exceptions Filed.

Salem, Mass. Feb. l3-Lawyer Crowley,
filed bill Of exceptions In the Kennedy
murder trial with tre clerk u court this
morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
MARRS' CRIME.
Murdered His Son and Severely
Wounded Daughter.

Lexington, KY, Feb. 13-John Mars,
a paper hanger, this morning killed his
son, wounded his daughter, tried to kill
his wife and committed suicide with the
remaining bullet In bis pistol.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13

Washington, Feb. i9.--New Englsnd-Gen
orally fair tonight Sunday fair, followed by
cloudy weather; northerly winds shifting to
easterly: not 80 cold Sunday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-13
COTTON MARKET.

Toeal sales, 125. 800. Market closed
barely steady.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-14
IN MEMORIAM.

->~-<~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~------
Savannah, Ga, Jan. L, 1S97.-Since the
last meeting of this association another
of our veteran members has passed from
earth. and is now resting on the other
side
John N. Lewis, one of the original mem
bers of the Savannah Benevolent Associa-
ton, was born in Savannah, Jan u, 1872,
and died Oct. u, 1896, aged "a years and
months. In all the walks of life, Mr..
Lewis discharged the duties devolving on
him in a straight forward, honest, and up
right manner. During his life he filled
many positions of trust and honor. For
many years he served this association as
its recording secretary with acceptance
to it's members, and his memory will ever
be held sacred by those who were associa-
ted with him in the many trying times
through which we have passed. To those
who know him, no extended eulogy is
needed. He acted well his part in all
things.
Your committee beg leave to offer the
following:
Resolved, That in the death Of our late
member, John N. Lewis, the Savannah
Benevolent Association has lost one who
was ever faithful in the discharge of every
duty devolving on him, not only as men,
Der of this association, but in all the va
rious positions which he filled in the COM
munity.
Resolved, That copy of this paper, at
tested by the officers of this association, be
sent TO the family of our deceased asso-
ciate, with an expression of their deepest
sympathy, and the assurance Of their sor-
row at his death, and that these proceed
ings be entered on a separate page of the
minutes of the association.
Respectfully submitted
JOSEPH NJ. SOLOMONS,
ROBERT d. WALKER
GEORGE N. NICHOLS
Committee.
A true extract from the minutes of the
Savannah Benevolent Association. this
18th day of January, 1897.
G. B. PRITCHARD,
Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-14
FIRE AT FERNANDINA.
The Oyster Factory Plant and n
Single Mill Burned.

Fernandina, Fla, Jan. 13.-Thc largest
fire Fernandina has experienced in many
days occurred last night. when the cum
berland Sound Packing Company and the
adjoining works were burned to the
ground, with the exception Of the ware
house and office. The alarm was turned
in at $50 clock, and the fire department
responded promptly, but as the works
are just out of the city limits, hose had TO
be extended from the nearest hydrant TO
the scene of the fire, which Is about 500
feet The fire started in the shngle mill S
furnace room, just how is not known, the
Waterman not being at his post at the
time. Some think IL was started by tramps,
who are in the habit of sleeping in The
sawdust in the fire room of the mill.
The shingle mill. oyster canning factory
end wood mill were destroyed with all
the machinery. and a large stock of cans
and canned goods. The warehouse was
severely scorched. and it was feared at
one time that it would go.
The boat house Of n Il. Borden. which
is within a few feet OF the mill, and which
holds the famous little yacht "Minim, -
which bears q record Of its own in con-
nection with the Cuban filibustering bust
ness, was scorched.
The burned property was owned by J.
~ - oIOAhlOlls DttaiutilL VI VIC ANutlVAieAA
Bank of the state of Florida, of Jackson
vile.
W. A. Mahoney was operating the oys-
ter packing department, and had a large
quantity of cans and canned goods in the
packing room of the factory, all of which
were burned.
The total loss is estimated at from $10,-
000 to S12 900.
The shinglo mill was not being operated
but the oyster factory employed about
seventy-hve people, and when the mill
was running it employed about fifty men
Vbarr fs no insurance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-14
A BIG LAND SALE.
The West Brothers. Purchase of
1000 Acres.

valdosta, Ca, Jan. Bone of the larg-
est real estate deals that has been
made in this section of the state in many
months was contaminated here a day or
so ago, the details of which have just
come to light. The estate which has
changed hands consists in about 1000
acres of improved farm, turpentine and
timber lands, and the amount paid for
the same is from $40 900 to $50, 900. The
buyers of the property are Col w. S.
West of this city and Mr.. John H. West
Of Savannah. The property which they
have bought comprises all of the lands,
stills, etc, of Lucas & Co., in the south
ern part of this county, and a large tract
of land just over the Florida line known
as the Mcintyre lands.
Col w. S. West and his brother, Mr.
John West of Savannah, have been spend
ing a week examining the lands, titles,
etc. and the deal was fully contaminated
on Saturday. The large purchases which
they have made is the beginning of their
purpose to increase their interests, which
are large, near this city, and il is prob
able that il will mean better railroad ia
cilities from this city. The West broth
ers own a great deal of real estate, ma
Val STORES ldGloIleS anu lutnDeE mills IN
Florida, and they now have a railroad
running from a point on the Florida Cen
trail and Peninsular railroad to their prop
erty at West lake. 1t is possible that they
will add on to their railroad making It
tap the Valdosta Southern. and giving a
new route from this city far down into
Florida. The lands which they have Just
bought are located along the line of the
Naldosta Southern, though some of tho
lands is below the terminus of that road
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-14
A NEGRO HANGED AT ocALA.
LATTIMORE DIES FOR KILLING \
PULLMAN CAR PORTER.

Five Hundred Persons and the OcaIa
Rifles I'm Attendance on the Exc
cutiOn-La3timOre Declares Him
self Ready to Die and shows Won
dcrful Nerve-He Warns His Hear
ers to stick TO the straight and
Narrow Path.
Ocala. Fla. Jan. 13-Wilne baltimore
was hanged to-day at noon. Five nun
dred witnessed his leap into eternity.
Father Riley and brother priest as.
cended the scaffold and prayed with him.
He said he was ready to go and asked
all who saw and heard him to walk in
virtues path. He showed wonderful
nerve. The Ocala Rifles attended the exc
cution.
baltimore was hanged for killing r.
Greenlee. a Pullman car porter. in Ocala
Aug. last. He was born at Sparta, Ga,
twenty-three years ago, and his mother
still lives there, though his father is dead.
At 10 years of age he accompanied J. b
Whitmorn TO Augusta, Ga, and was in
his employ for twelve years. clerking in
a general store and keeping books.
He was on his way to Tampa when he
met the porter, and the fatal shooting fol-
lowed. He claimed he acted in self-de-
Tense. lie said he was ready to die. His
confession was given to Father Riley
In the evidence it transpired that Latti-
more, two nights before he shot Green
lee, entered a sleeper at Ocala and stole
Col. S S. Harveys valise which contain
ed the pistol with which he did the fatal
deed, firing three shots into Greenlee's
body.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-14
NOTICE.

Bids will be received at the office of the
undersigned for furnishing the Savannah
Fire Department with 1 new hose wagon.
and l city hook and ladder truck without
steering gear, same to be first-class in
every particular, equipment, and tools
complete, built of all wood or of steel or
iron frame and body Combination chemi-
cal and hose wagon preferred). Bids must
be accompanied by specifications, describ-
ing accurately the apparatus and speci-
flying the equipment. tools and nipple
ments herewith. All bids to be sealed
marked and delivered not later than 70
o'clock noon Tuesday. Feb. 2. 1897. The
Board of Fire Commissioners reserve the
right to reject any and ali bids.
JOHN E. mcguire, Secretary.