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The news & observer., 1897-11-09
MANHOOD RESTORED

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The news & observer., 1897-11-09

Here's the truth straight. The Chi
cago Tribune, the leading Republican
paper of the West, writing of the Cuban
questions. says: The Wall street gam
blers directed the policy Of the Cleve-
land administration on the subject. and
so far have succeeded in controlling that
of the present" They all jump ON Han
mas Taylor because he VIII not help
to continue the policy Of the money
changers.
The news & observer., 1897-11-09
WHAT ARE We COMING TO?

A prominent citizen of Halifax coun-
ty. in private letter. confirms the state
ment in our Weldon letter that convicts
are permitted to drive to town WITH
guards. and adds, some of these men
are in the penitentiary for rape. II is
getting dangerous for women to travel
the road to Halifax"
What are we coming to? All this,
too, after the farce of declaring that
the directors had taken charge of the
penitent:ary and relegated Smith to the
rear. AS a matter of fact that state
ment was for publication only. Smith
seems to run things virtually as hereto
fore. Ii not. those who are running them
are no better than Smith. From top 10
bottom tie whole management is a dis
grace to decency and civilization.
The news & observer., 1897-11-09

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Would-B Thieves Frightened off.

The building occupied by the Allen
Fire supply Company, corner of Eddy
and Friendship streets, was broken into
last night and tho indications are that
sale robbery was the intent. Entrance
was effected by cutting away a portion Of
sash III the engine room and the only
way this portion of tho building could
bo reached was by climbing over mum
Der of fences and low buildings
Alter the crooks got into the building
they helped themselves TO such tools as
they wanted in the workshop and then
forced open the door leading into the
Office, where they broke four electric light
globes. Tho noise attracted the attention
OF the police or passers by. In the Office
is large safe and this was presumably
TO DO attacked by the men. As it hap
poned nothing was taken, and the damage
done by the men will not exceed $40 The
break was discovered by A lbert York the
engineer this morning, who notified the
company and they notified the police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
HAvEMEYER ON TRIAL.

Washington, May 25-President Henry
q. Havemeyer OF the American Sugar
Refining company was placed on trial
I'm the criminal court this morning on
the Indictment charging him with having
refused 60 answer questions put 90 him
by the senate committee investigating
the Sugar trust. District Attorney
Davis thinks two days will suffice In
which to finish the hearing. The defen-
dant will contest every step. Mr. Have
meyer and John +. Searles, the secretary
of the company whose trial on a similar
charge is expected 20 promptly follow
that OF Mr. Havcmeyer. reached the city
last night
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Fox $4,000.
Trial of MathewSOn Suit Against
Union Railroad Co. Begun.
Plaintiff Claims He Was Injured Through
Fault of one OF Company'S Employees.

The trial of the suit cf John X
Mathewson against the Union Railroad
Company to recover 5000 for damages re-
sulting from a collision on Septomher ="
last, was continued before Judge Wilbur
and "a jury today.
Mr. MathewsOn claims that as he was
driving horse attached 20 buggy at
Thornton car belonging TO the defend
ant company which was going at Ian
gerous rate Of speed, frightened his hMse
and 10 becoming unlnnnagoahle ran upon
tho track. MIR. Mathewson was thrown
from the buggy and, ~ Is claimed, re-
cciyed serious injuries
Witnesses FOR tho defendant company
TO-DAY testified that the plaintlh's : morse
became unmanageable good distance
from the car. DR. koLert i. Nye testified
that he examined Mr.. MatheWson last
Saturday, and found his LETT hand In
jurod. and there was "a scar on his right
leg On ross-oXamingtiun the doctor
sand he could not tell whether Mr.. MatA-
ewsOn suffered pain or not.
Walter B Vincent is attorney for the
plaintiff and ID. ;. Bdkor attorney for the
defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
HAVEMEYER'S TRIAL.
II Began in Washington in Criminal
Court No. 1 Today.
Little Difficulty Experienced in Sc
curing a Satisfactory Jury.

Washington. May %. THE trial of II. o.
Havemeytr, president OF the American Sugar
Refining Company, for refusing to answer the
questions Of the Senate sugar investigation
committed in the spring OF 1894. began In
Criminal Court No. at the city hall today.
John e. Searies, secretary of the Sugar Com
many, n. !. Edwards and John \. Shriver, the
newspaper men, will be tried probably I'm
the order namtd Havemeyer and Searles were
indicted October |, 1894. There was very
large crowd in attendance today TO witness
the unusual spectacle Of millionaire on trial.
Judge Brady presided. District'Attorney
Davis conducted the case on behalf OF the
United States.
The defendant was represented by bril-
liant array OF counsel including Nathaniel Will
son OF this city, John s. Johnson OF Philadel-
phia and John Il. Parsons of New YORK. Mr..
Wilson said the defendant was ready for trial.
Little trouble was experienced in securing n
Jury. The diStrict-attorney asked each of the
proposed Jurors whether he had any interest,
direct or Indirect, in the American Sugar Re
fining Company. OF the first twelve men. Mr..
Wilson made three peremptory challenges.
The next three called were satisfactory To ther
defense. and I'm less than half an hour afte
the court convened District'Attorney Davis
opened the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
FINANCIAL NEWS

The market was very dull Immediately after
the opening but during the first hour the
general sentiment improved and as the buying
increased prices rallied
Early in tlvS day il was announced that the
buying of Chicago Gas was OF sufficiently
good character 10 warrant the .suppostion
that the Illinois Senate would take favorable
action on the gas legislation, and tins predic-
tion was verified at noon when II was nn-
nounced that the consolidation bill had passed
by a majority OF 80 Gas sold x-dlvidend
today, but in spite OF this il sold at S2l4.
The ''tru~" stocks We're firm today in an
ticipation of favorable news from Washington.
Leather was firm above IS. and Sugar ad-
vanced on excellent buying to lis, there
being very little stock short Of that figure.
The support of the Grangers was good. al
though the demand for the stock was not sur
prisingly large. The crop reports we've OF a
sufficiently good character however, to dis
courage any bear attacks
The Goulds were strong and the short in
tercst was well shaken up during the morn
ing, Western Union and Manhattan both
showing substantial gains. II is now believed
that there Is no doubt but that Western Union
will pay the full dividend and that the Man
haitian directors are prepared TO make all the
needed improvements in their service If they
can place their bonds.
Jersey Central was decidedly heavy this
morning. Traders hammered Ii and 1t
seemed TO meet with no support above IL.
There was les, enthusiasm in the market
than there was yesterday. but there was a
good undortone in spite of the selling by the
traders, and there was a moderate amount OF
commission house buying.
In London this morning consols were steady
and the American securities advanced in sym
pathy with yesterdays New York market, so
that prices were within l-32 of the highest
closing quotations on tins side.
In New York the foreign houses had orders
20 buy stocks on all recessions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
The Supreme Court Interprets Interstate
Commerce Law.


Commerce Law.
Washington. May 25.--An important
decision Interpreting the interstate
commerce law was made by the su-
preme court yesterday In the case Of
G.. :. Wight, plaintiff in error VIZ. the
United States from the district court
for the western district Of Pennsylvania,
The case grew out OF the com
petition between the Pan Handle
and the Baltimore and Ohio roads, for
the beer carrying business OF f. IL.
Bruening. a wholesale beer dealer Of
Pitsburg, who purchased his beer by
the carload from Cincinnati. The rates
charged by both roads for beer was l5
cents per 100 pounds between Cincin-
natl and Pittsburg. The Pan Handle
road had a side track a Bruening's place
OF business so that IL could unload ship
ments into his premises while IL cost
him three and a half cents per hundred
to haul the goods from the Baltimore
and Ohio station. To secure the busi-
ness, the Baltimore and Ohio made an
arrangement to deliver the goods TO
Bruening's warehouse, and afterward
Bruening offered to do the hauling him
self for 3le cents per 100 paying the
railroad 10 cents per 100 for freight and
presenting a monthly bill for 31p cents
per 100 to the railroad company which
was paid. Henry Wolf, another deal
er. paid the same freight rates and
also paid for his hauling, the distance
being nearly as great as Mr.. Bruening's
goods were hauled. Complaint was made
that the arm was in violation of section
. Of the interstate commerce act prohib-
iting rebates. drawbacks, etc. and the
first circuit court and the supreme court
sustained this contention. Justice
Brewer said that while the question was
submitted 10 a jury in the circuit court
II was one of law rather than Of fact. 1t
was contended by the railroad company
that IL was necessary TO offer the in
6ucements to Mr.. Bruening TO get his
business, but not TO Mr.. Wolf because
he would have to do carting, whichever
line he patronized, but the court did not
sustain this contention. The law, said
Justice Brewer, designed to compel every
carrier to give equal rights to all ship
pers over it's road and to forbid IL by
any device to enforce higher charges
against one than another. 1t was con-
tended also that the section was not
intended to prohibit a carrier from rem
dering more service to one shipper than
another for the same charge but that
for the same service the charge should
be equal, but the court holds that the
practical effect In this case was to charge
one man Il cents and another 11A
for the same service, and that there
was discrimination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
ACTOR MALONE STICKS.
Will Remain President Of the Actors
Society Until August.

New York, May 25.-Two hundred and
digniiied and yet loquacious, climbed the
stairs To the rooms of the Actors Society
OF America, on Fortieth street, east Of
broadway, yesterday afternoon. Two
hours afterward they marched down
again, but eaon seemed to have a think
ing part" President John Malone hau
rendered his resignation, but after con-
sIderatlOn he was requested 20 continue
in Office until August lS, whom his sue
Cessor VIII be selected, and motion was
passed unanimously sealing the lips of
those present as To the nature OF the meet
ing.
Thirty days ago President Malone
issucd the call for yesterdays meeting
accompanied by "A letter, In which, after
rendering his resignation, he wrote:
1t Is being tndustriously proclaimed
that | am using tho society's name and
tho privilege OF my position Tor my
private interests and emolument / can
not endure this false imputation, nor per-
NIT the interests of the society to be
jcopardized thereby"
Mr. Malone, who has consistently re-
fused To discuss the niattor, after calling
tno meeting To order, came right down 10
business, saying that his resignation was
before the meeting and also the treas
urcr's This was one of the bones OF con-
tcntion, too. When the Actors Associa'
tion was merged into the Actors Society,
Treasurer 4. r. Mackay was continued in
his old position. The board of fifteen
directors selects the president vice prcsi-
dent, secretary ana treasurer. Mr.. Mackay
was requested at the meeting on May H.,
1876, To continue until the September
meeting, and then until the May meeting
On March "a last tho Board Of Directors,
quite independent of the society decided
that tho treasurer should furnish bond Of
5000. Mr.. Mackay regarded this as "A
reelection upon his honor and promptly
rendered his resignation. This was not
accepted. but the Office Of the treasurer
was declared vacant
Office was not vacant, virtually declining
TO accept Mir. Mackays 5 resignation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
A BANK DECISION.

Washington. May 25.--The questions
whether the statutes relating 20 ma
tional banks prohibiting them from pur-
chasing or subscribing to the stock OF
another corporation, and whether the
want OF authority can be used by the
bank 10 defeat an attempt TO enforce
against II the liability OF the stock
holder were passed on by the supreme
court yesterday in the case Of the Cali
fornia National bank-plaintiffs in er.
rors-vs. Nat Kennedy. the court hold
ing that a national bank has no right 20
deal I'm stocks. although IL may accept
them as securities
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
He Was Beaten in a Quar-
rel With a NeighbOr.
Howard Believed TO Have
Caused Old Mans Death.
Became Greatly EXaSperlted al
Latter's Bitter Comments.

Middioboro, Mas May e5-James
Smith, an aged farmer of East Middle
boro, who was assaultsg by Asaph How
ard, about two weeks ago. is dead, as tho
result il is claimed, OF injuries sustained
in the quarrel with Howard. An autopsy
will pe held 10 determine tho latters re-
sponsibiiity Howard, who was arrested.
is now under bonds, pending tho result
of the autopsy. Tho o lhle between
Smith. VINO was 80 years old, anu How
ard resulted over nm old neighborhuod
quarrel. Smith was sitting in g cart at
the time when. IL Is alleged. Howard eN-
asperated by his bitter words, pulled the
old man TO the ground and severely b,at
him. breaking his nose and injurlng hlh
internally. Smith was borne 10 his nome
where he died last night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Attacked BY T0ughS.

James Smith, engineer az tho Oriental
mill on Admiral street. was attacked by
three rough looking fellows late last even
ing as he was on his way home on Salina
street Mr.. Smith had been detained at
the plIll later than usual and when on
the Charles street bridge, was attacked
by the men, one of whom struck him on
the head. Mr.. smith being powerful
man, was not much affected by the blow,
any more than Il made him angry and re
struck out and succeeded IN hitting the
nearest Of the two knocking him to the
ground. The companions of the pros
trated tough ran. Mr.. smith cut the
knuckies Of his right hand In hitting has
assailant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
MISS BERDAN EL0PED.
A Fair Soprano suddenly Leaves the
Home of Her Parents.

New York, May 20 Miss Louise Nj.
Berdan, 2l years old, of Church street.
New Brunswick, n. j., has left her home
TO be married, because her parents OPP
posed that marriage. She was first soprano
In the Livingston Avenue Baptist church
Among her many admirers was William
Glover of Princeton. She consented To
marry him but her parents objected.
Friday. Miss Borden. in tho absence OF
her parents, left her home, leaving IA
note. which read about a. follows:
/ am going to marry VIII. You would
part us, but we are determined 20 wed.
Miss Berdan's parents tried 90 keep the
elopement quiet but the fact that she did
not sing In the choir Sunday aroused
suspicion and when "a rumor started that
she had eloped, Mr.. Berdan admitted
that IL was true
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
OLD MAN BURNED TO DEATH,
Victim of n Fire Believed to BE Due
to Burglars

winsted. Conn, May 25.-A fire which is
supposed 20 have been kindlcl by burglars
practically destroyed the residence Of Henry
johnson at Burlington, shortly after mif-
night, and burned 20 crisp John Gilbert 50
years old, Johnsons father in-law
johnson was awakened by the smell OF
smoke. and rushing dy,nstairs discovered
one Of the doors leading out doors wide open
and heard voices. After he hal rescued his
two children he returned and tricd TO get
his aged father-in.law out OF the burning
house.
II was too late Gilbert's bedroom was then
furnace. and two hours later his body was
found IN the ruins cremated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
STRIKE LEADER CONFIDENT.

New York May 25.-Leader Schoen-
field Of the striking garment makers is
sangune that the strike will be short
lived. and viii end in victory for the
tailots Three large contractors have
-AlreA-4X- ca plLnlated- and -a-nnnlhnr- -arl
expected 60 asgee to terms today or to-
morrow. Three thousand members Of
the Pants Makers union struck today
A number OF the progressive tailors have
signiiied their willingness to join issues
with the strikers. but the union as n
Whole Is opposed 10 a strike az the pres
ent juncture The Lithuanian tailors
have decided 10 remain out until the
demand OF % per cent Increase in the
daily wage scale is conceded by the con
tractors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Verdict for Plaintiff.

The Jury I'm tho case OF h. l.. Parker vs..
Providence Carriago Company, aud
AlphonsO DcslaurIers this afternoon
brought In vcruict IN favor OF the plain
tif. Though the amount involved I'm the
cnse was not large, somewhat over 81 10. tho
trial took go several days Us the dolCn.
dnDt introduced % large number OF wit.
ncsses in an attcmpt ~ prove he was not
responsible Tor the debts of tho carriage
company and those witnesses were sharply
cross examined 90 great lOugth by Frank.
lu l.. Owen, attorney Tor the plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
RHODE ISLAND LEGISLATURE.

Newport, II. l.. May 25.-The annual
session OF the Legislature was opened to-
day by the reading Of Governor Lippett's
message. The caucuses held last night
were slimly attended. though the con
tests for offices I'm the lower body OF the
Legislature were sharp and interesting
In the latter J. Edward Studley OF Provi-
dence was seiecttfi for speaker Of the
house. Judge Lee was nominated for
reading clerk and Colonel ". G.. Mowry
OF Providence for recording clerk. The
senate caucus nominated Eugene #.
Warner for reading clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Papers Served in Bank Cases.

United States Marshal McCabe served
papers today IN "a suit brought by John u.
smith, receiver of the National Bank of
of the National Bank OF Commerce OF this
city for Sl2 900 lie also served papers
FOR similar suit against the Mercantile
Trust Company OF this city In behalf of
another deiuuct bank In 1oxas Tho
suits were brought under the law that
stockholders are liable for tho debts OF
"a uutlonal bank. The parties against
whom suits were brought today are stock
holders I'm the 1oXas Institutions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
FISHERMEN DROWNED
Sixteen Reported 10 Have Been
Lost BY Schooner Johnson.
They are Thought TO Have Gone AS
tray While Fishing ia Dories.

Boston, May 25.-A dispatch was re-
ceiyed here this afternoon from Province
town announcing the arrival there of the
Proyincetown nsling schooner Joseph L.
Johnson. with the loss Of rs of her crow.
The schooner had been fishing on tho
western banks and il Is supposed the mon
went asnay in dorles. NO further par
ticulars have been received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Resolutions Adopted.
She Sues TO Recover Rents.

Papers were sorevd 10y United States
Marshal McCabe today in u suit brought
by Mary j. Garner OF New York against
the Second National Bank Of this city
and ;. w. X. Allen and Christopher ship
pco OF East Greenwich TO recover rents
alleged TO be due Mary j. Garner from
the American mills. 1t is another step In
"a case that has been long In litigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
Presld ntlal Nominations.

Washington, May 4A -Ibo PRESIDENT
sent tie following nominations 10 the
senate: Stito-Edwln u. Cungcr uf
Iowa, - be envoy extraordinary anu min
istor plouiuotentinry "a tho United
States Ca Brazil; J0hn q. Fusior ot Yer
at Shorbroko, Quebec Canada. Mar-lir
Gen. John R Brooke co be MAJOR gen
eral. Nayv-Assistnnt engineer. DR. H.
Dismukcs, to DO Iassed assistant en-
gineor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
TRY GRlIN.O! TRY GRAIN.O

Ask your grgcer today TO show You pack.
age u 6HAIN-O. the new food drink that
takes the place of coffee Tho children NAV
drink if without injury - well ~ the adult
All who try ID like it GRAIN o has that rich
seal brown ~ Mocha OF Java. but IN b. made
from pure gralns AMI the most delicate -tom.
ach receives II without disir -. the price
Of coffee. l5c. and ~ Cts. per package. Sold
by ell grocers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25

tor people. while the holders Of puts were
the chief buyers.
Provisions were heavy today. The trade In
lard WAS smaller, although the packers were
buyers. Ribs were firm on buying by the
Chicago Packing Company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
BOTH HOUSES ADJOURN.

Washington. May 25-Both houses oi
congress met yesterday and immediate.
ly adjourned. as mark OF respect &c
the late sc-ntor Larle
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
JoHNsoN's DEVOTED WIFE.

Indianapolis. May 25.--The wife OF
Bank wretker Johnson asked permis-
sion TO remain with him In Jail. but her
request was refused by the authorities
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
PROVIDENCE BANKING CO.,
4s WEYBoSsET ST.

OFFER FOR INVESTMENT.
5000 United Traction a. Electric Co lst
mtg. 5 per cent. gold bonds, due 1883.
300 Prov, Fall River ~ Newport Steamboat
Co. lst mtg. per cent. gold bonds,
due 1915
1000 Kansas City FL. Ry. GenI mtg. per
cent gold bonds, due 1922.
80 shares United Traction q Electric Co.
80 shares Providence Telephone Go.
80 shares r. l. Perkins III. =. Co, preferred
% shares American Screw Co.
20 shares Woonsocket Electric ~ & +. Co.
10 shares Lake Shore * Mich. SO. Ry.
10 shares American Wringer Co, common.
10 shares N. Y, n. n. & III. Il. r. Co.
80 shares American National Bank.
100 shares Blacklist ne Canal Nat. Bank
25 shares Fifth National Bank.
% shares High Street b nix.
% shares Rhode Island National Bank.
25 shares Roger Williams National Bank.
shares Weybosset National Bank.
shares First Nat. Bank Warren.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25

An attractive 'ad. #" In The News will
brinr the desired result.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-25
THE COTTON AND GRAIN MARKET.

Cotton opened mp this morning in response
10 the Liverpool advance, but 10 met with
the usual bear selling and pounding.
The Liverpool market showed n reactionary
tendency, although the demand for spots con
tinued rather mcngcr. today's sales aggre-
eating only 800 bales at unchanged pricos,th the
arrival market after opening unchanged to |
above yesterdays close subsequently made
gain Of s.6l 20 q "a closing firm at the ad'
vance.
The port receipts today were about 300
bales
Yh..s opened stronger today on higher
French cables, but the market was not IN q
condition TO respond to bullish Efforts and
the bulge was hard 90 maintain, especially ~
All the specialists were advising the sale OF
wheat on this advance.
In I.oudon this morning wheat cargccs were
quie, and steady, while the English country
markets and Liverpool were steady and
lower.
Corn was slightly easier, with small trade,
more Favorable weather being tho weakening
lArtnr The -aiins iodav was bv the cleva'