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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Bill Offered to Annu'
Civil Service Law. :
Was Presented by Mr.. Allen,
POpuliSt, From Nebraska.
Senator H0ar Introduced an Anti
Kinet0scope Measure.

Washington, March 24.-The first of the
appropriation bills, the agricultural,
was reported to the Senate today by Mr.
Cullom (Rep., In.,) who gave notice
that he would ask the Senate to take it
up at an early day. AS sequel to the
civil service debate yesterday, Mr.. Allen
tPop., Neb introduced bill Co repeil
the civil service law and all supplement
iary acts and also To annul all cxecutiN G
orders based on these laws. The bin
further directs the head of every govern :
lnent department to establish rules reli =
tive 20 appointments, with reference o.
the special fitness of the applicants for
the services required and not with refer
ence TO educational standards
lt is especially provided that the lack Of
a university college or academic education
shall in no case disqualify an applicant
The bill expresses the purpose of resto, :
ing To all United States citizens equal
rights to appointment.
Dir. Hoar rep, Mass. introduced bill
prohibiting the shipment of kinetoscopc
pictures of prize fights in the mails or
through the channels of interstate com
merce. At 20 the Senate went into
executive session.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
THE LOCAL STOCK MARKET.

The following letter in regard 10 the con-
dition Of the local stock market is supplied by
c. Franklin Nugent & Co..
A little bottor demand for local securities
has been in evidence the past week, with n
tendency OF the part OF the buyers TO meet
the sellers on pricos.
Perhaps the most important feature Of the
market has been the passing of the April diyi-
dend by the American Screw Company, csuss
ing tho stock 10 drop from ls7a205 10 lG0alg0
II is currently reported. and with some ap-
parent foundation, that the company has
earned 10 per cent. in the past two years and
paid only per cent. during that time-4 per
cent. per anlum-and that the April dividend
of this year has been nearly or quite earned.
but as there is possibility Of the revival Of
price cutting by competitors, 10 was deemed
prudent 10 strengthen the company in all
ways, thus preparing for war and getting
ready 10 meet 10 II 10 should come. This nc.
tion should strengthen the security, and
while some stock may be forced on tho mar.
ket by wonk holders, and the price broken
somewhat, yet it Is not likely that large
amount could be had, as the majority OF the
stock II In strong hands.
National and Providence worsted Mills has
been I'm good request, 1915 having been bid
for It, None, however, has changed hands.
The price Is now nominally 97ls bid, and
offered, los. a better bid than this could be
obtained IL any stock should appear for which
70 bid.
Slater National Bank of Pawtuchet is being
sought in round amounts, and the same might
- said IL all the pawt"cket banks. IhsSs
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ON THE TARIFF.
Continued from Page I.)

since then, contented laborers with the
well-fed.families, children going 10 school
with good clothes, good houses, good
books and good prosperity in the future.
We believe we have accomplished IL.
We have provided in this bill for the
expenditure in the United States ulti-
mately of more than $500, 900, 600 per am
mum TO the laborers of the country above
that which has been done heretofore. The
operation of this bill will look for Sl95,
600 600 now sent aboard TO buy sugar To
be expended in the United States. We
look for that time and shortly when, un-
der the operations of the wool schedule
every spindle in the United States will
turn and the enormous cost of labor, the
end of which passed in 1892 shall again be
q part of the heritage of the laboring man.
We believe that the farmer on the mighty
farms of the west and on the soil of the
south and everywhere will be benefited by
this bill. The policy of this bill has been
and is, and will be, If IL should pass into
law, to give TO the labor that degree of
employment i'm the United States which
will cause to be expended in this country
every dollar that Is expended for such pro-
ducts of the soil of the mine, of the shop
and of the factory that we can produce IN
the United States on equal terms with
the foreign producer. We propose that this
country shall put itself upon war foot
ing for the purpose. OF maintaining itself.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
THE COTTON AND GRAIN MARKET.

Cotton was very dull at the opening today,
and there was "A lack OF outside business. Ac-
cording to Price. Mccormick g. Co., i'm their
advices To Weeden, Kendall g. Co., dulness
also prevailed abroad. The demand for ac-
tual cotton was very slack, the sales aggregat-
ing 800 bales at unchanged prices. Futures
continued very steady and prices showed a
slight advance. They add: "The foreign
political situation appears 10 be brighter.
Port receipts continue very light and our
visible supply is rapidly increasing. The out
look is encouraging. SO far as the strength of
the situation is concerned but we must have
a broader speculation 10 bring about any
material advance"
The trade in the wheat market this morning
was very small and almost without signif-
canoe. There were good selling and scattering
buying orders. The trading in corn of
small volume and prices were quite steady.
The provision market was weak, prices open
ing a shade easier. The Chicago Packing 6;
Provision Company sold lard and there was
considerable commission selling of May ribs.
In London today of coast cargoes OF wheat
were quiet but steadier; the passage market
was rather firmer. The English country mar
kets were firm. In Liverpool wheat was
steady and little higher, and corn was quiet
at unchanged prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
CHISEL AND CANDLE
round in Possession of Brown, Who
Is a Prisoner.
Articles May Connect Him With Som:
Recent Burglaries In This City.

Sergeant Gilmartin had long and fast
hase after suspicious character at 2. 10
o'clock this morning and when he was
captured he was taken to the police station
IN Wickenden street. The officer, like all
policemen at the present time, was on
the lookout for suspicious characters and
as he approached this particular individ-
nal he ran as fast as he could. This con-
yinced the officer that the fleeing fellow
might possibly be an individual that was
wanted. He got up steam and soon had
the fleeing man prisoner. At the police
station he said his name was james A.
Brown and that he was 81 years OF age.
ON searching his clothing chisel, can
die and 20 cents were found.
Shortly after this circumstance 1t was
learned that an effort had been made TO
enter Governor Charles Warren Lippttt 5
residence on Young Orchard avenue.
An attempt had been made TO lift win
dow with the aid of a chisel as the marks
were distinctly seen on the window sill.
This called attention to the man who
had been arrested with a chisel in his
possession. This instrument was tried
and it fitted the marks on the window sill
exactly. 1t will be remembered that the
robbers who entered Councilman Sturges
residence took candles from that house.
The unusual circumstance Of carrying a
candle in the clothing led tie police TO
think that perhaps Brown might know
something about that robbery, and Coun-
Gilman Sturges was sent for to identity
the candle. He visited the Central station
for the purpose late this afternoon. This
slight clue may lead to the unravelment
of that mystery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Mr.. White Qualities.

Washington, March "a MIR. Henry
White went over to the state department
today and qualified for his post He is
under instructions to proceed mt once to
London, bearing a letter TO the Marquis
of Salisbury, the British premier, accredit-
ing him as charge d affairs and ad interim
of the United States Embassy there. The
reason for ahe adoption of this course is
that Mr.. Bayard Is at present travelling
in the south of Europe and as Mr.. Hay, his
successor will not arrive in London until
early in May it is regarded as proper that
an experienced secretary be placed in
charge of the embassy at the earliest pos
sible moment To tide over the period until
Mr.. Hays assumption of Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Nearing the End.

The trial of the suit Of Stephen o. Ran
dali against the Rhode Island Lumber Go.
to recover on note for SS647. 53, was con-
tinued this afternoon, few hours recess
being taken during the morning. Judge
tiff. He testified that so far as he could
remember when T.. X. Randall's connec-
tion with the lumber company ceased,
that Randall did not make a statement,
that there were no outstanding debts
against the company, except what was
on the company's books.
Henry Nj. Angel was called by the de-
fepsc. He described the reorganization
Of the company and lightly touched on his
difficulties with Il. II. Randall.
The testimony in the case Is about all
in and the jury will be called up to
give their serdict sometime tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Cignrets Led To Ruin and Suicide.

Chicago, March 24.--William Leland.
a real estate dealer, attempted suicide
In the Woodlawn police station by hang
ing himself from the top OF his cell by
means of "a sheet, which he had twisted
into a. rope. lie is not likely TO recover.
Leland was arrested at his own request,
telling a policeman whom he accosted
that he had ruined himself by making
a fraudulent real estate transaction.
1t is believed that he had become men,
tally unbalanced through the excessive
use OF cigarets. Cyrus Il. Leland. the
young mans father. was general audi
tor OF the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern railroad for a number, of years
before his death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
IN THE
e**$$

The weakness Of the entire list was the fea
ture of the market at the opening today, and
stocks that had heretofore been unmolested
by the bears made some OF the biggest breaks
Western Union was one of the strongest
stocks yesterday, but today 1t dropped from
81 yesterdays closing price, 10 81 the open
ing figure. Other stocks were corresponding
ly weak, and while the market assumed "a
stronger tone at noon the selling was still in
evidence.
Jersey Cent? al went below S. this morning,
but ID rallied and show ed 80 much strength
that ID was believed that there must be some
inside support around e6.
wortley was of the opinion today that the
break in the market had been caused by gem
eral liquidation. There was no sign OF let
up this morning, however. and the bear raid
ers were dong their best 20 prove to the ner-
vous holders that the antitrust decision OF
the United States Supreme Court was one
OF the worst things that could have occurred.
Il. j. knight 81 Co. express the following
opinion in regard to b. q. prospects:
''The general opinion today seems to be
against Burlington. Although the officials in
sist that the earnings are showing mp better
than was anticipated, operators insist that
the road ought not to have paid its per cent.
dividend when the other roads that were
under exactly the samo conditions reduced
their dividends to per cent The claim that
B. @. will succeed in rcfunding its bonds at
a very much lower rate Is also denied on the
ground that there has been great change in
the position Of the company. For instance,
during the past nine years the mileage has
increased about 1000 miles, the funded debt
has increased s2,OOO,0Oo; the stock has in
creased SO, ,OoO, 900; the gross earnings have de-
creased 81, O,OOo, and the first charges have
increased 100000. Under such circumstan-
ces, they claim, there is no longer logical rea-
son why this stock should not go lower"
In New York this morning it was stated
that petition had been prepared by the
stockholders in United States Leather to be
sent 70 the managers Of the company asking
for report supplemental TO the balance sheet
which has been given out in lieu Of a regular
annual report.
In London today the market for the Ameri-
can securities was very dull. There was a
slight activity in the Vanderbilts, but the
other issues were listless, although the prices
conformed to the closing bid at New York.
Consols advanced l-l6 to liz 5-16. The New
York foreign houses bought st. Paul and
Reading on balance, but in other respects did
nothing.
Sugar was weaker today and a dispatch to
Hallett, Anderson & Go. states that one OF the
directors of the company is of the opinion that
if the tariff bill becomes law the stock will
sell below 100.
The general opinion among the railroad
companies seems to be that IL the supreme
Court decision is not modified the roads VIII
begin TO cut each others throats, which would
result in the complete Generalization in rates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Woman SwimS a Mile.

Atlanta, Ga, March "a f-NIattie Ellis,
who escaped from the penitentiary yester-
day was captured by bloodhounds later
and is again i'm a cell. The woman was
being chased and while on the bridge over
Peachtree Creek, near this city, she saw
the dogs. The woman instantly leaped
into the creek, which is now deep and
swift flowing stream, owing To the recent
rains.
The posse of guards reached the bridge
at this time and expected to see the
woman drown. Instead of that, however,
she arose to the surface, and, heading
down stream swan a full mile, and then
crawled out on the bank.
Her efforts were of no avail, as the dogs
got on her trail again and she was cap
turpd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
COTTON MARKET.
Tho Wool Market.

Boston, March 24.-There IL a sharper
demand In the wool market here this
week. and flrmer tone is manifested.
Buyers who have been inclined TO hold
back are now I'm the market. and those
who bought freely before arc looking
for fresh supplies. Territory woods
have begun TO feel the effect OF the
stronger tone. and good lines of fine
medium and fine are calling for "a
cents on the secured basis. while staple
woods range I'm the vicinity of 36 and 81
cents. Fleece woods have advanced I
cent. and the demand has ruled better.
but there he's e-fiv bref, = limited offer
Ing. Australian wools continue in good
demand with prices hardening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
He Pleaded Not Guilty.

New London, March "a William II. Coon,
iged 2l years. was arraigned before Colonel
lanes Brown, justice of the peace OF North
hfonington. today, charged with putting strych
nine in a bottle OF medicine, being taken by
Lafayette Main, with intent 10 take the lat
ters' life. Coon pleaded not guilty and was
held under 500 bonds for appearance at ths
next term of the Superior Court of New Lon.
don county. The complainant is well-to-do
farmer in North Stonngton. and VI is alleged
that Coon has some unaccouatabe grudge
against him and has at frequent times
threatened to take his life.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Blame Not Yet Fixed.

Springfield, Mass, March 2i.-Engineer
James Brennan of Windsor, VT, and DIR.
j. Owen of New York, who were injured
in the wreck of the Montreal express on
the Connecticut river division of the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad near Chicopee last
evening, are both doing well and will
probably recover without serious or per-
manent injury. The responsibility for the
accident has not yet been placed by the
railroad officials, but doubtless rests be-
tween the crew of the Boston express
freight, who may have left the freight
cars on the siding without properly brak-
ing them, or boys who carelessly let off
the brakes while playing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Sister of Mercy Shot.

Fort Smith, Ark, March 2I-Two
men robbed the German Catholic Con.
vent yesterday and shot one of the sisters,
named Theresa. She was aroused at !
-e,eleek by a noise in the kitchen and
started TO investigate. She was in the
middle of the kitchen when man crouch
ing behind IA stove shot her in the back OF
the head.
The bullet glanced from her skull and
made only scalp wound, but Sister
Theresa suffered great nervous shock
and considerable loss of blood. Other
sisters found her unconscious on the floor
when they ran into the kitchen after
hearing the shot. The burglars took flour,
coffee and sugar They cleaned out the
larder completely.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Presidential Nominations.

Washington, March a. Tho President
today sent 10 the senate the following
nominate e..
Postmas;ers, Alfred Hooking. Melrose,
Mass, John A. sheldon, Rutland, VI.
Justice Alexander j. Cooke OF Missis-
sipri to- be marshal of the United states
northern district OF Mississippi; George
IL. Thumcl OF Nebraska, MARSHAL of the
Cnitcd Statcs district OF NeLraskn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
An Italian Murder.

New Haven, Conn, March "a Coroner
Mix has been busily engaged this morn
ing examining into the Italian shooting
case on Union street last night, when An
tonic Tangilli was instantly killed by
James Marano in quarrel over n wo-
man. Marano fled after the homicide,
but was captured by NJ. j. Tighe. When
arrested Marano admitted the shooting
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
A SNAKE CHARMER.
He Was Arrested for Abductlng /;
Girl From This City.
Discharged on Condition That He
Paid the Girls Fare Back.

New York, March 24.-John Sonwell, a
snake charmer, was arraigned in jefferson
market police court here today, charged
with abducting Lilly Cannon of Provi
dence, II. L., who Is only IL years old.
Sonwell was discharged on the condition
that he pay tho GIRL 5 fare TO Providence
She will be sent back at once.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
w.,tham'. Mos. Impres.iv. Funeral.

Waltham. Mass, March 24.-The most
impressive funeral services ever held
IN this city were those preceding the
burial Of the late Hon. Frederick y.
Stone. president OF the Boston Safe De-
posit and Trust company. which were
held In the First Parish Unitarian
church yesterday afternoon. The at
tendance was very large and included
some OF the most distinguished men or
business Ia New England.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24

New London, March 81 The entire trial
board with the staff of engineers and n
representative oi the Associated Press
b,.iriled tug shortly after 5o'clock this
morning and were taken out to the gun
boat Wilmington. About g. 40 the boat
started on its trip down the harbor ard
aftcr going about seven miles 10 was ap.
parent that 1t would lie impossible 10 hold
the trial under the prevailing weather
conditions. The outlook for good weather
tomorrow is by no means favorable but
the trial will be made II possible
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Was Abandoned at Sea.

Boston, March "a The steamer Ontario,
which arrived here from London today
brought into port % men, comprising the
crew of the British ship Androsa Captain
Morgan, which was abandoned at sea
March 8. 800 miles west of Falmouth, Eng
land. The Androsa left san Francisco
October %, last year for London. She
sprung a leak in furious storm and be-
came unmanaueable
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Bills Signed by President.

Washington March 24.-Thc President
this morning signed house resolution,
making available appropriations for en-
ployes and another house resolution of a
similar nature relating TO mileage and
stationery.
The President also signed the commits
sions Of Gen. Horace Porter, ambassador
tn France, Col. John Hay, ambassador
C. Great Britain and Henry White Sec
rctasy of Embassy at London.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
TALKED ABOUT.

The police OF this city have been asked TO
locate Mrs. Sarah Cod ling. 81 years old, who
left West Mansfield. Mass. few days ago
snd Is supposed 20 have come to this city.
Two runaway boys from Fall River were
picked mp by Detective Cannon toiay and
were locked up at the cltv hall and the pa-
repts notif.t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Bicycle Dealer Assigns.

Little Falls n. Y, March 2s.-Homer p.
Snyd T, successor 60 snyder & III ,her, bicycle
manufacturers os this city, made general
ASSIGNMENT TO Otis W. Zimmerman today f,r
the benefit Of his creditors. This sction was
rrecipitaed by ths flilure Of Hemingway of
Boston ana two Other dealers Liabilities
and assets are unknown. The general belief
IS that settlement will be made and the bus.
iness resumed in n few days
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Did Not Open It's Doors.

Maysvllc, Mo, March 2l-The Dc
Kalb county bank failed 10 open its doors
today The bank holds some slow paper
and "a large amount of real estate Its
business for the past year has been unsat-
isfactory. The directors assert the dcpos.
itors will be paid i'm full.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24

Nashua, " Ii. March 2i.-The badly dis
figured body of man was found in tho
Merrimac gravel pit. Ii was found he had
been struck by a passing train and killed
rs both legs and arms were missing.
There was little To afford Identification.
A pay envelope market "262, !" Hunt
and containing Sl0.4 was found in a
vest pocket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
No Defense Pot I'm.

Franklin p. Owen. attorney for Annie
j. Brightman. made no defense in the
Municipal court this morning, and Willie
v. Brightman was placed under the Gus
tody of the Rhode Island Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children until
lac l. W years old.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Follow the Leaa OF the Herald.

Boston, March 2l-Following tho
action of the Boston Herald. the Boston
Daily Advertiser and the Boston Evening
Record today signed 90-year contracts
with the Associated Press at the same
time dissolving all relations with the
United Press
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
A Unique Concert.

Master Harry Donlan the boy soprano.
assisted by Miss jennie Mac spencer, and
Miss Edith Wood uf Boston: Mr.. Albert
Poster, yiclinist and Mrs A. IS CorthoN,
pianist. win give N concert under the
direction "a Mr. jules Jordan in Y. NJ. g..
y. Hall Tuesday evening, March ~,
Tickets are now on sale at Billings music
n plp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
Damage Done by Thunderstorm.

New York, March 2i. "A thunderstorm
swept over Milburn, Long Island, today
and did considerable damage. The house
~ Coles johnson was struck by lightning
ard bis flve-year-old daughter Carrie, was
Killed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24

Frankfort. KY, March 2.-on the Joint bal.
lot for United State Senator today Dr. Hun.
ser. the Republic m nominee. came within
two votes Of election
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-24
IinanCial World.

banks pay interest on only very few Of
their largest deposits, are in excellent con-
dition and should receive more attention
from investors.
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Married al The Irocadero.

The marriage Of Miss Pearl Raphael to
Mr.. samuel Priest took place Thursday
evening at O'clock in the 1rocudcro,
Roy. MIR. Blaustein officiating. Tho bride
was given away by her father Mr. Robert
Raphael and the groom by his prospective
mCther-in-law Mrs II. Raphael Tne
maid OF honor was Miss Jennie Raphael
and she was escorted by MIR. Michael
Priest Tho bridesmaids and ushors were
Miss lydia Rnphael and Mr. Loo Raphael,
Miss Eossie Priest rnd Mir. L. Priest,
Miss Ross Raphael, Master Bonnie Conun
mud Miss Martha Raphael and Master u.
Priest Tho bridal party aud guests sat
down To nanquct served Ivy MrE. H.
Baker ~ Now York. A number OF trusts
were responded toand oongrat lat ry tcie
grans were read. Rev Mr Blaustcin I'm
a brief ieiicitous speech congratulated the