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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-05
DROPPED DEAD
AT HIS WORK.
Mr.. Mumtord Expired at Eddy ST.
Marble Works.
Body Found by Ne'ghb,r-Apoplexy KY
Was the Caus:.

George A. Mumford, who was en-
ployed at the marble works Of Horace A.
Hathaway, AS Eddy street, was found
lying dead upon the floor OF the shop at
about O'Clock this morning. The body
was found by James McGlynD, whose
place of business is few doors away.
Medical Examiner Perkins was called
and after viewing the remains stated that
death had been caused by apoplexy. The
remains were given TO Undertaken Rogers
TO prepare for burial.
Mumford was n man about 20 years of
age ana resided with his wife and one son
at 20 Vernon street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-05
JUMPED FROM A TRAIN.
Convicts on Their Way 20 Prison Make
Futile Efforts to Escape.

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. G-Wiiliam Mo-
ran. 40 years old, and John Moran, his
nephew. l6 years old. vera yesterday SEN
fenced to the Erie county penitentlary
from west6eld, n. Y, for car robb, r..
Constable Briggs was detailed to bring
the prisoners to Buffalo. They Travelled
on fast lake Shore train. and when
near Lakevicw, the prisoners made a rush
for the car door and jumped from the
bankment They were apparently unin-
jured and made for the woods. A farmer
noticed the men running, shackled to-
gether and notified the police. The men
were captured shortly afterward. Neither
had been injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-05
STATE or RHODE ISLAND.
STATE or RHODE ISLAND.
Providence Armory Commission.
TO CONTRACTORS
Proposals for the Purchase and
Eemova! Of Buildings and Ma
terials on the new State Armory
Site, Cranston St., in the City
of Providence.

Providence, November 5th, 1877.
SEALED PROPOSALS are hereby invited
bv the Providence Armory Commission tor
the purchase and removal OF inc hulldlnes
and Innterisl row standing on the new armory
site. kno~n "a the White Stone Mill property.
ana bounded by Crsnston, Parade, Durfee
and Dexter strcots, IN the city OF PROVIDENCE.
material must Le removed level with the side
walks and the entire site left clear, level and
IN neat condition, on or before Marcn lsi
1903
fropcsals must b. sealed and addressed to
ID. Russoll Brown, Chsirmhn "f the titurHfT
-lop. q; kNcbsbg- I.lsc-. pfos i,ieu,s Hln ih.h
" ~ he received until be-. ~ WEDNESDAY
The aos~ntgenfliiay ~ NuNetniirt. fJ..
ths Commission fcstfNUs tie rlglt q" tetrrt
snN snd uli htda. and to NAL, The h"afd ="
any resfnti-ible itadtr.As lnay deem Tor he
test niere.is ~ the stale.
ny Or,ier of tho Commission.
w A.. RUSSELL riiuWN
IS Chairman
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-05
DISTRICT COURT CASES.
thorn on Adjudged Insane Alleged Ring
Thief Held FOR Trial.

In the district court this morning Jesse
b. Thornton was adjudged insane and or
dered committed to tho state hospital
Fred A. Stsdman, charged with the
larceny of ring from Ethel Smith, was
held in 500 bail for trial next Tuesday.
Joseph Thompson pleaded not guilty to
n charge of being night walker, and sue
will have a trial on Tuesday.
Charles ). Foster was tried on a charge
OF stealing a watch from Samuel h. To-
bin He could not introduce evidence to
prove the contrary and was found guilty.
He was fined $40 and costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-05
The varley Meetings.

The attendance at tho meeting held by
Mr. Varioy. the great English mission
preacher, Is 80 large that the meetings
Ter next A.,t..l..s- ,ie-dsy- -s.ft.s,....,ii-
at . oclock " III have 10 hu sfrrT"d
from Grace church 10 tbr y. VI. &. \.
hsii
To wedne day. Thursday aud Friday
tte mcctings will b. in the main audience
room ~ the First baptist church. He
viii preach vt ih" Fourth Baptist churt n
nu sunday, also on every evening during
the week,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-05
Will Contest Appraisers Decision.

San Francisco Nov D The Chinese
tea importers at this port will contest
the decision of the board OF general ap
prsisers REJECTING tea imported by them
on the gronnd that thrrs Is nu established
standard They hold that as the law III.
reefs the standards Tor all teas impaired
into the United States shall be estab-
lished. tea cannot w. isjceted sin ply be
csusc the cvmmitise appointed FOR that
p:rnose failed to establish q standard
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-05
A. COMPACT
WITH SATAN.
Murderer Kelley Says He
Entered Into One.
PLEA WILL BE GUILTY.
Wants Execution TO Take Place
After HIS 18th Birthday.
PLEA WILL BE GUILTY.
COUNSEL WILL SET UP INSANITY.

Dover, n. H., Nov. 5-Arrangements
are being rapidly completed for the trial
of Joseph 4. Kelley, the young Somers-
worth murderer and bank robber. which
will be begun here next Monday. From
present indications il will prove one of
the most interesting trials in the history
of Strafford county. Nearly $50 witnesses
have been summoned, and ii is thought
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-05
Owen of Atlanta Caused
Arrest Of Dalton.
WAS WANTED FOR MURDER
Dalton Kept Out of the Way OF
Police For Three Years.
The HASWELL MURDER RE vIvED

The claim of Henry p. Owen for re-
ward for the apprehension of Martin Dal.
yesterday afternoon. reviyes recollection
of one of the most brutal crimes that
haze been committed within the confines
OF the state dun ing the past decade
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-05
PRELIMINARY MOVE.
It 10 Against the Retail Coal Dealers
of San francisco.

San Francisco, Nov. 5.-The prelm-
mary move has been made toward the
prosecution Of the Retail Coal Dealers
association under the provisions of the
antitrust law of 1890. Attorney Black
has drawn a bill in equity asking for an
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-05
Fine BOuCle Capes

all silk lined. 1hibet trimmed collar and
edge, 3o.inch length. Regular cost slO,
now
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-05
Electric Seal jack

cts, latest styles, full satin lined, made
in same pattern as our $3.50 Scalskin.
Regular price eJ5. offered as a special
bargain .or
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-05
Special Line of

Fine Kcrsey Jackets, in browns, blacks,
tans, blues and greens, all silk lined,
strap seams, very stylish. Regular
price $50, now
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-05

Like The News that is
Rsad at the Fireside Is
The one that gives the
Greatest Value TO the
Merchants Who Advertise
In IL.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-06-05
SCR|BNER'S
MAGAZINE
ARed-LetterYear
for 1897.

The entire novelty Of many OF the plans
for 1907 Is noticeable. For Instance. the
series devoted TO
LONDON As SEEN BY CHARLES DANA
GIBSON"
Mr.. Gibson has not before appeared as
writer. lie visited London last sum.
MGR for Scribncr's Magazine, for the pur.
pose Of depicting with pen ana pencil
those scenes and types which the huge
metropolis presents In endless variety.
OF like novelty Is the first considerable
NOVEL. BY RICHARD HARDING DAVIS.
"Sodlcrs Of Fortune" The hero IL one
Of The most vigorous men that Mr.. Davis
has drawn. Illustrated by q. ID. Gibson.
1.-THE CONDUCT OF GREAT BUsl.
NESSES."
4 beautifully Illustrated series OF ar,i.
.!"s OK which the following are already
"Thc Great Department Store"
"rhe Management OF Great Hotel"
"rhe Working Of the Bank"
~ Great Mannfact0ry."
UNDERGRADUATE LIFE IN AMERICAN
COLLE0ES."
A series Of articles touching upon the HE
OF our older universities as represented
Judge Henry u. Rowland writes on "un.
dcrgraduatc Life at Yale"
Mr.. James Alexander on "Princeton."
anu robert Grant aud Edward .. Martin
ON Harvard"
"JAPAN AND CHINA SINCE THE WAR"
will be- a most Interesting group Of artI.
Giles richly Illustrated.
tine UNQUlrT SEx."
Under the title OF "The Unquiet Sex"
Mrs. Helen watterson Moody will write
series Of artieies-"Woman aud he;
.Woman's Clubs" and "The Case Ut
'' Maria" Ia paper on domestic service).
". D. HOWELLS' "STORY OF A PLAY"
In this Mr.. Howells gives u the best
novel no has ever produced 10 bis delight.
full vein Of light comedy.
GEORGE W. CABLE.
~ addition to the fiction enumerated
there Will be series OF four short stories
by George W. Cable. the only ones he has
written Tor many years
HOW TO TRAVEL WISELY
with a minimum Of wear and tear must
US uu uttle ~.
MIR. LEWIS NORRIS lDDINGS, In two
articles will Offer a variety OF useful sug.
gesil0ns and data on "OCEAN AND
LAND TRAVEL" This will he happily
rounded out by an article from Mil
RICHARD HANDING DAVIS on ".RAV.
Ed. EltS ONE MEETS; Their Ways and
Methods" The illustrations by Ameri.
IAN and foreign artists win be highly per.
tinent.
1t Is impossible In a small space to even
mention the many attractive features for
1897. A beautiful illustrated booklet has
been prepared. which will be sent. postage
paid. on request.
Scrlbner's Magazine $500 q Year,
Is cents copy.
CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS,
ljj.lj7 Filth Avssus. New Ysrk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
A Millionaire SmuggIer.

Millionaire Richard NJ. Scruggs of St.
Louis and his secretary,E. G. Sangborne,
were arrested by New York custom house
inspectors on their arrival from Southamp-
ton Saturday on the charge of smuggling
A belt containing diamonds, jewelry and
watches was found on Sangborne and sim
liar articles were found in MI. Scruggs's
pockets. Some valuable lace was also
found. The stuff is estimated to be worth
$4,000. The men waived examination be-
fore Commissioner Shields and were held
in $500 bail. 1t was learned that Scruggs
and Sangborne went to England to sell a
patent, for which they received 100000
Scruggs's explanation is that he bought the
jewelry for the teachers of the St. Louis
Sunday school union, of which he is the
president, and that he was told in England
that they were,not dutiable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
The President. Right to Remove.

The United States supreme court sus-
tans the right Of the President to remove
otiice-holders during their term of office, in
a decision handed down on Monday The
opinion, which was delivered by Justice
Peckham, was given in the case of l.. +.
Parsons, late district attorney for the
northern district of Alabama, appealed
from the court of claims. The decision
was averse to Parsonss claim that he was
entitled to hold his Office for four years,
Notwithstanding the Presidents order OF
removal. Justice Peckham said that
while the appointment was for four years,
it might be terminated earlier at the dis
erection of the President. The judgment
of the court of claims was affirmed
The determination of this case has been
looked forward to with interest because of
its possible effect upon the removal of Of
ficeholders incident to the change of ad-
ministration. Parsons has fought the case
through the various federal courts, losing
in the lower courts, as he did in the SUI
preme court.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
Bank President Steals saoo, 900.

One of the most remarkable steals in
the history of bank failures in Indiana
was revealed Saturday by Examiner Cald-
well in examining the State National bank
in Logansport. Mr.. Caldwell found 33
notes, ranging from $4,000 to $25, 900 each,
all written in the same hand and he at
once suspected forgery. He accused Pres
ident johnson, who made full confession
of his stealings. The forgeries amounted
to 100000 and johnson embezzled $780,
600 or more by fictitious certificates of de-
post, and by transferring large amounts
from the individual ledger to his personal
ledger, to his personal account. johnson
was arrested and it is understood that he
is anxious to be indicted Immediately, and
will plead guilty, being willing to enter up
on his term of Imprisonment as soon as
possible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
Noted Mail BOX Bobber Caught.

Charles Fisher, the notorious mal-box
robber, who is wanted by the United States
authorities, has been apprehended in Lon
don for shop-liftng. When arrested he
gave his name as Edward Simpson. A
photograph of the prisoner sent from Lon
don was recognized by the New York POI
lice as that of Fisher. Fisher was the
head of gang that went all over the coun-
try robbing letter-boXes by means of du-
plicate keys. The police say that he and
his gang got more than 100000 by steal
ing money and checks from mail boxes
alone. He escaped from prison in Cincn-
natl in 1895 while awaiting trial and the
government offered $1,000 for his capture.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28

Baptist Denomination Can Pay It's
Debt: Having Captured RockefeIIer's
s20O,OOO.
The first session of the commission on
systematic Christian benefcence of the
Baptist church was called to order at Pitts
burg Saturday by the chairman, Thomas
B. Barbour. This commission has in
charge the raising of about S2j0,000 nee
essary to accept the offer of like sum
made by John D. Rockefeller to cancel the
debt of nearly half million dollars now
burdening the missionary societies of the
church. Rev. DR.. II. G. Mabel read the
report of the money pledged to make avail
able the gift of $25O,0OO of Mr.. Rockefel-
Ter. In the list of contributions 80 states
are represented and the amounts named as
actually pledged or paid make total of
$3.50, 300. The amounts coming from New
England follow: Massachusetts, 2,95S;
Maine, S46S6; Connecticut, S2932; Rhode
Island, S7709; Vermont, $3.50; New
Hampshire, 1913, making S70,OS7 of the
$4,000 pledged by New England.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28

Charles Cavill, the Australian champion
swimmer, who recently swan across Gold
en- Gate, was drowned Saturday night
while swimming in Jackson's bay, Calf
He was trying to beat his record of five
minutes and five seconds under water.
When seven minutes had elapsed an as
sistant went down for him and brought
him up. Doctors worked over him for
more than an hour, using every appliance
known, but could not bring him to life.
He was swimming in seven feet of water.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28

hardened criminals. OF course, the bail
was not fixed at such a small amount until
the father had assured the court that he
would have the boy in the superior Grimm
al court whenever he is wanted.
A crowd filled the court room, drawn
there by curiosity. The lad advanced to
the front of the dock when his case was
called, but he did not have to utter word
in the course OF the proceedings. His
lawyer did all the talking for him, and that
was very little. The case will come up at
the June session of the court.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
Death and Injury by Fire.

Two persons were killed and three in
jured, one fatally, in fire in four-story
building in New York Sunday morning.
The killed were Mrs. Catherine Mossway
and her 14-year-old daughter, Beatrice.
Mrs Mossway was sleeping with her little
daughter when she was aroused by the
smoke. She ran into the hall and gave
the alarm and then went back after her
daughter. The smoke and flames prevent
ed their returning to the hall and they
were unable to raise the window and throw
themselves out. The girl was found dead
by the tiremen and the mother died a little
later The origin of the fire is not known.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
GEO. H. PHILLIPS, Co,,r,,,.,,.,.,
H. =. FAIR COMMISSIONERS
CTATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro Sc

~ The Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested in the estate Of JAMES
A. MOORE, an insane person of Dummerston in
said district, Greeting
Whereas Stephen l.. Dutton, guardian of James
A. Moore, an insane person as aforesaid has filed
his petition In this court, setting forth that the
sale OF the whole of the real estate situate in
Dummerston, in said district, and bounded on the
north by land of 5. w Wilson and Geo w Nash
east by land formerly owned by Peter Stickney
south and west by land formerly owned by Har-
vey Moore That 1t will be conducive 20 the best
interests Of his said ward that the said real estate
should be sold and the proceeds thereof invested
and praying for license to sell the same Where
upon 1t is ordered that the same be heard at the
session of said court to be held at the Probate
ONCE IN Brattleboro on the goth day of Nav
A. ID. 1897, when and where you may be heard in
the premises, If you see cause. 20
A. +. SCHWENK. Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28

Col. j. n. Smithee, editor of the Little
Rock, Ark, Gazette, recently published
articles criticising the course of State SEN
ator r. d. McMullin in the legislature
Senator McMullin assaulted Editor Smithee
for which he was arrested. In the circuit
court Saturday Senator McMullin entered
plea of guilty to an Indictment charging
him with aggravated assault. He was SEN
fenced to pay a fine of 500 and serve one
minute in iaii
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
Insane Crank Tries to See Mckinley.

A heavily whiskered crank of the Gui-
teau type was taken into custody at Wash
ington last week as he was heading for the
White House to demand a large sum of
money from President Mckinley. At the
police station he was registered as John n.
Ashenfelder, from Philadelphia. "This
man is crazy" said Judge Kimball in
court. "Let him be committed for exam
nation" After Ashenfelder had been
locked up in one of the cages he became
wild and said he would see President Nc
Kinley, or burn his way into the White
House, with vitriol and dynamite" He
is regarded as the most dangerous presi-
dental crank that has appeared in Wash
ington since Guiteau's fatal visit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28

Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
radically cures in one to three days. It's action
upon the system is remarkable and mysterious
IL removes at once the cause and the disease i'm
mediately disappears The first dose greatly
benefits i. +. Anthony, ex postmaster of Prom
Use City, Iowa. says: II bought one bottle of
Mystic Cure" and two doses of II did me more
good than any medicine l ever took" Only rs
cents Sold by q. e. Green, druggist, Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
Down Goes Silver
Because Of Japan's Adoption of the
Gold standard,

Gold standard,
Silver bullion sold in New York at the
end of last week at 60 cents per ounce, the
lowest point it has ever touched, except
for a short period in 1894, when it sold at
So cents per ounce. The steady decline in
silver is attracting attention abroad. Paris
has been fairly flooded with South Ameri-
can dollars, which have been sold there as
low as 81 cents for the dollar The price
of silver in the Indian bazaars has fallen
TO rs rupees, the lowest price on record.
Dating from the declaration by Japan of
its intention to abandon the use of silver
in its standard coinage and 90 upon a gold
basis, the price of the white metal has
been steadily declining. 1t is expected
that several other countries will adopt the
gold standard Peru ceased the coinage of
silver on May 10, and is anxious to go on
a gold basis, with only its bad financial
condition preventing it from taking such
step at once. Other of the South Ameri-
can republics, notably Argentina, are con-
sidering the sdvisabilty of adopting gold
as a standard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
A Boston Graduate Kills n Bandit In
Tacoma---SeveraI Bullets Exchanged

Tacoma---severaI Bullets Exchanged.
F. E. Dame, graduate of the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology, was the
hero of sensational holdup on the street
car line at Tacoma, Wash, Friday. As
the highwayman mounted the platform he
pulled mask down over his face, pro-
duced revolver and ordered Superintend-
eut Dame and Motorman Wellman to go
to the rear of the car They complied
with alacrity. The robber then ordered
the passengers to hold up their hands and
began relieving them of their valuabes.
Dame drew his gun and fired through the
compartment door at the robber, who re-
turned the fire. The robber dropped dead
with bullets through his lungs and heart.
Dame was shot in the arm, and levitt
Smith, passenger, received a ball in the
leg. Dame was a member of the Technol-
ogy football team in 80 and was noted for
his pluck.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
COMMANDMENTS, NOTICE

- ESTATE OF CHANDLER L. PUFFER.
We, the subscribers being duly appointed by
the Honorable probate court for the district OF
Westminster Commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Chandler Z. Puff-r, late Of
Putney, in said district, deceased, and also all
claims and demands exhibited in offset thereto;
and six months from the LIST day of May last
being allowed by said court for that purpose. We
do therefore. hereby give notice that We will at
tend TO the business Of our said appointment at
the office of A. W. J. wilkins in Putney. in said
district, on the I'd day of June and the 9Th day of
october. 1897, next from 10 O'Clock A. NJ, until 4
O'Clock p. NJ, on each of said days
Dated at Putney, this 18th day of May, A D.
1897. 70
H y EARR commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28

II IAITl UT ' TIINNEUIN : lIdTIUJT'Is %.
= BY the Probate Court for Said District.
To all persons interested 10 thu estate OF RICH.
ARD p. PRATT, late Of Dummerston, IN said
district, deceased, Greeting.
Whereas, Richard VI. Pratt has presented to
this court an instrument purporting to be the last
will Of said deceased, for pr0bate:-You are here
by notified that this court will decide upon the
probate of said instrument at the session thereof
to be held at the Probate Office in Brattleboro, in
said district on the 18th day OF May. A. D. 1891
when and where you may appear and contest the
same if Won see cause 20
A. F. scHwENK, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28

The directors of the Willimantic, Conn.,,
Linen company are completing arrange
ments for transferring the company to an
English syndicate. The capital stock of
the company is S2,OOO,OOO, divided into
$4,000 shares, the selling price of late be-
ing ST. to $40 share. The price to be
paid by the syndicate is S31. 20 share, or
about 81, 600,000 for the whole concern.
Elijah Morton, a negro desperate, was
hanged at McRae, Ca, Friday. Two
months ago he murdered his father-in-law,
mother-in-law, shot his wife while she was
nursing her infant baby, two other negro
men and boy, killed dog and COW, and
fired into group of children. He had to
be shot before he submitted to arrest. On
the trial he told the judge that if he could
murder him, the district attorney, and six
others he could die contented and be burn
ed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-05-28
Five Deaths the Result OF Gasoline
Explosion.

An explosion of gasoline in st. Louis
Thursday night resulted in the death of
Mrs Ada Mohr, 33, her baby, Is months,
and Hugo Howard, 10 months old. Mrs.
Bessie Howard, William Howard, her FIVE
year-old son, were fatally burned, while
Max Gumpert and Henry Surman were
badly burned in attempting to rescue the
unfortunate victims. The explosion oc-
CURED in the rooms occupied by Mrs.
Mohr. In order to make the fire in the
cookstove burn faster Mrs. Mohr poured
gasoline over the wood.