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The San Francisco call., 1897-02-17
MARY HATES BIC FEES.
The Sister of Thomas Mootry Jr.
Thinks She Is Not Fairly
Treated.
Alleges That She Was Kept in the
Dark Regarding the Settlem mt
of Accounts.

Mary Mootry,..a sister of the late Thomas
Mootry Jr., has filed a petition in Judge
Coffey's court to have set aside the order
for the settling of the account and the dis
tribution of said Thomas Mootry's estate.
Miss Mootry complains that she was not
fairly treated by Henry A. Crane, execu-
tor of her brothers. will, nor by NJ. Null
lany, the attorney for the executor. She
says at the time the order was made she
had no attorney of her own and relied on
Mr.. Chase and his attorney for protection.
The lazy AYERS that she is entitled to q
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-17

RAIDER, W. w. Wikoff and L. L. Writ. Rev.
W. w. Wikoff was elected president of
the society and Rev. L. L. Writ secretary.
j. l.. Barker started the extension fund
oy subscribing $1,000. Cards were passed
around, and at The end it was found that
$l5O0 had been subscribe This will be-
used to purchase n site for park church.
At present Congregationalists residing in
the panhandle district attend divine
service In q little hall at the corner of
Fell and Baker streets. The hall is un-
comfortably small, consequently the ex-
tension society is gratifying at being able
to construct a church in the neglected
district in the near iuture
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-17
NEW TO-DAY.

Schzzllngs Best Blend is
exquisite tea; but it may not
suit your individual taste.
you don't like it get
your money back (of the
grocer) and try another
flavor; Japan, English
Breakfast, Oolong, and
Ceylon.
A schilng & Company
San Francisco b3S
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-17
Caught in the Act.

Officer Ellis and Special Brommage arrested
James Hunter and Edward Leeds on he ferry
boat Oakland last evening for picking d
lady's pocket There have been q number of
such larcenies lately, and the two officers
were detailed to investigate. They caught the
men in the act. The prisoners are well known
to the police. They had secured purse with
some small change and Lady's Loyal Legion
badge, and they were charged with grand
larceny.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
BALDWIN THEATER -" Othello.'
CALIFORNIA THEATER--"Cinderella"
COLUMBIA THEATER Chimmie Fadden-
MoRosco OPERA House. Quit the Streets
ALCAZAR THEATFR y Scrap OF Paper
TlvoLT OPERA HOUSE. Aladdin: or. The
Wonderful Lamp
ORPHEUM.- High Glass Vaudeville
MECHANICS PAvILIoN-Verein Fintracht Mac
queraoe Dali Saturdav evening, February 10th.
SUrko BATHs-Bathing and erformances
,, LEE CHUTEs AND SKATING RINK-DaIy at
hA'ght street, one block east of the PARK
CAkLAND RA CE TRAcK-Races to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-17
Dockery Makes Answer.

Health Officer J. p. Dockery has filed his
answer in the suit brought by Robert p. Cava.
naugh and Joseph F. Gallagher of the Pioneer
Dairy for damages for dumping their milk
Mr.. Dockery reiterates his charge that the
milk was unfit for use by human beings.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-17
AUCTION : AL. 6.

BY NoN RHEIN & Co.-Thursday. February 25,
Real Estate at Salesroom, 513 California street
at - O'Clock
p BY AZ MADIsoN & BURKE-w ednes sday. February
at IL O'Clock
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-17
nivnroas Granted

Thomas S. Veach has been gran ted divorce
from Mary L. Veach for extreme cruelty, and
Mary Silberman has obtained a divorce from
Morris Silberman for willful neglect
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-17
Convicted of Manslaughter

Martin Boyle, who killed Michael Lynch in
this City several months ago, was convicted of
manslaughter by jury in Judge Wallace's
court yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-17

NEW 7o-DAY-AMusEmENrs.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-17

Every Belt
has an E1ec-
trio Suspen-
sorry (free) for
men who are
weak.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-17

Office NJ. p
Uey Portland. 253 Washington
HOTE.-Make mistake number-S32
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
TO EFFECT A COMPROMISE.
Effort Being Made to Settle Affairs OF
Shaw a. Morse Lumber Co.

Bangor, Me-, March 23.-An effort is
being made TO effect compromise be-
tween the Shaw and Morse lumber com
pany, which failed some time ago owing
n quarter of million dollars. and its
creditors A hearing will be held i'm the in
solvency court tomorrow. Out of all the
parties concerned only one Mr. Morse, has
been granted discharge by the insol-
vency court Walter n. Shaw, his partner,
Is under Indictment on charge of em-
bczzlement and his father Elisha Shaw of
Newport, and the other endorsers. San
ford Judkins, j.. IT, Bennett and County
Commissioner William Levitt are held by
the assignccs and their demands for u
discharge are not yet recognized Their
counsel now demands that specifications
bc flied, detailing why the mon should
not receive n discharge. Lawyer a. NJ
Powers Of Houlton, who Is moving i'm be-
half Of the debtors says: I'VE have been
cited 10 appear IA or IL times and have
promptly appeared We have turned i'm
every dollar OF property and now we insist
that some of our rights bo recognized
These mon are fairly entitled To dis
charge and on our appeal the Judge has
allowed the other side until March "a, in
which To- file specifications, and state why
the debtors in question sheula-net be pa
leased. IL Is thought n settlement can be-
effected by the creditors receiving 80 or
65 cents on the dollar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
A FALLING HATCHET.
II Killed Six-Year-OId Rocco al
Bias0 Instantly.
The Child's Mother In Her Grief At
tempted to End Her Life.

New York, March e3.-The Italians
down in Thompson street were crossing
themselves yesterday afternoon and be-
wailing the untimely death of six-year-
old Rocco dl Biaso, who was killed by the
head OF hatchet falling upon him from
n fourth story window
Angeline, for whom the police are look
ing was chopping wood ne 4 o'clock yes
terday afternoon In the fourth story of "a
Thompson street. The wood was tough
and she raised the hatchet high in the air.
She saw the head fly from the handle and
go circling down into the yard. where
half dozen tousled youngsters were at
play. She screamed and young Rocco di
Biaso looked up. The blade OF the hatchet
struck him "a glancing blow In the side OF
the head. He was knocked sprawling
upon the ground He staggered to his
feet and made his way into his mothers
rooms at 10 Thompson street. The mother
went into Mysteries at the sight for the
blade OF the hatchet had cloyen the skull.
The boy said one word, "MotherW and
fell upon the floor. Policeman Prece, of
the Macdougal street station, was hastily
summoned. He sent TO St. Vincent's hos
pital for an ambulance Before IL arrived
the lad had died. He had lived barely five
minutes.
The tenement house was in an uproar.
The Italians were skurTying from the five
floors The street outside was packed.
The mother stood in the little room where
her boy had died. She was sobbing
Historically. A look Of madness came into
her eyes She seized pair of shears and
tried TO stab herself. Two of the women
seized her and she threw them aside.
She had the strength of frenzy. The
policeman, who is "A strong young fellow,
had to seize her by the throat before he
could get the shears from her hand.
He started then to find the woman who
had the hatchet. In the confusion she had
escaped. She heard that the boy was dead
and got away as soon as she could. Some
of the Italians saw her GO Detectives and
policemen were soon searching the
precinct for her. They had not succeeded
In finding her until late hour last
night
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
CRANSTON.
A Grass Fire That Threatened Consider
able Damage-L!brary Trustees TO Meet.

As one of the New England railroad
trains was passing the Knightsville bridge
Yesterday afternoon n spark flew and set
the dry grass, bordering the track, on fire.
The flames spread with marked rapidity
and approached an unfinished house, COM
monty known as Sailors Rest. MIR.
LEROY Whitman, foreman of the Pocassot
Fire company, happened along and with
the aid of "A few men succeeded I'm saving
the burning fence. The men then smoth-
cred the grass fire with boards The resi-
dents i'm the vicinity of the fire were be-
coming alarmed and had it gained little
more ground the Pocasset boys would
have been called out.
The members Of the Arlington library
association are objccting strongly 10 the
boistcrous conduct of bows i'm the hallway
and on the porch Of the district hall The
boys greatly annoy the patrons OF the
library and insult those who rcmonstrate
with them. An example may be made of
one OF them.
Mrs. Davis Of Arlington has left home
for three months visit.
The trustees Of the Arlington library
association will meet tonight To- decide
upon the amount of money 60 be asked for
at the next financial meeting and also 70
vote upon a large number Of applicants Ion
membership.
Mrs. Louis Walker of Cranston Is III
with In grippe.
MIR Joseph Simpson Of Cranston Is visit
ing i'm Newport.
The pocassct Fire company are arrang
ING for another chowdcr With "a slight
change this company will b. able to sins
the old negro song. "How the Chicken
Gobblcd, which our Commissary Found. y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
BRISTOL.
Petitions in Circulation Asking for a
Special Town Meeting.
Naval Officers Inspect Torpedo Boat No.
7-Golden Wedding Celebration.

A petition is being circulated for call
for "a special town meeting To protest
against the action of the Council at their
meeting on Thursday last in granting the
Bristol Gas company permission to lay
pipes in the public streets.
Mr.. James Walsh, coachman for Mrs.
Margaret DeWolf Allen, reports while call
ing on n friend Friday evening he left his
bicycle within the gate of the promises
and when about TO return To his home the
wheel was gone.
Mrs. Betscy Wardwcll, who was seriously
injured in New York while visiting
friends, Is improving slowly.
The gas standard which has stood on
the bridge since tho gas works were
started was removed yesterday by order of
the highway surveyor.
III "a special town meeting is called, n
petition will be presented asking the town
10 start wood yard TO be under the direct
supervision of the overscer OF the poor. Ii
would give employment to good many
and the wood that Is now furnished Co
the poor could be bought for half what
the town now pays for 1t. IL wound he n
self-supporting enterprise and consider
able money would bc saved for the town.
A number Of herring and perch were
taken from the traps OF John shepard on
Monday at the head of the harbor
1hSt tNtDlnR MISS 'fcrtlt uuuVn-
ter Of Henry Munro on Dletacom avenue,
entertained about 30 of her friends, in
celebration Of her fifteenth birthday.
A number of naval officers from the
Newport torpedo station, visited the Hcr-
reshoff's works yesterday To look over
Torpedo Boat No Z, previous To her
launching which will take place during
the week.
The golden wedding celebration of
Captain and Mrs David - Wilcox yes.
terday afternoon and evening at their
home on Burton street brought together
a very large number of friends and the
host and hostess were the recipients oi
numerous gifts among which some wer,
very costly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
THE HELENA ARRIVES.
Reached New London This Morning
For Her Trial Trip.

New London, Conn, March % The
gunboat Helena arrived here from New
port News at sos this morning. Every
thing about the boat was reported in ex-
cellent condition. The Helena experienced
about the same kind of weather on her
trip as the Wilmington had and therefore
was unexpectedly delayed. After weighing
anchor at NewportNew Sunday morning,
IL was impossible To leave Hampton roads
before midnight on account of the fog
Gen. Manager Smith of the Newport News
ship Building company arrived late last
night and with other representatives of
the company held consultation with the
government trial board this morning
when IL was formally decided TO hold tho
speed trials of the Wilmington tomorrow,
weather permitting. The Wilmington
Will lift anchor at u n. m. IL is intended
TO give the Helena her trial Thursday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
II BROKE APART.
Fatal Accident TO a Freight Train
Near Springfield, 0.
Twenty-Seven Cars Smashed and Sew
eral Iramps Badly Hurt.

Columbus Ohio, March ga special
from Springfield, Ohio, to the Dispatch
says those injured in the wreck on the
Big were:
William Kinsley, st. Louis, both legs
crushed and back injured.
Edward kinsley, st. Louis, legs hurt.
Frank Fay, st. Louis, head cut, right
leg and shoulder injured.
William Siney, Jersey City, shoulder,
head and back hurt.
They were taken TO n local hospital at
Springfield. IL is feared that ten others
are buried in the debris of the train.
The train wrecked was through freight
No.72. IL was full of tramps. Conductor
Cook and Engineer Ross were in charge.
IL was due at Springfield at midnight. 1t
broke In two on a down grade at Ohio
southern crossing the parts coming to-
gether almost totally destroying twenty
seven cars. The track is now being
cleared.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
TURNED A HOSE UPON THEM.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Put to Flight
Some 'ainters Who Trespassed.

Jersey t4ty, March 23-Henry Frank
and his wife, of No. 10 West Side avenue,
Jersey City, who some time ago drove
away with axe and revolver some work.
men engaged i'm building a scaffold on the
side of their lot In order to complete n
hose in the adjoining property, resumed
hostilities yesterday on some painters
The latter attempted to trespass on their
property. Mr.. and Mrs Frank did not
resort to deadly weapons this time, how
ever, but turned a hose on the workmen,
deluging them with water The men
were drenched, and gave up the fight
without a struggle.
Charles Kelton, a painter who employed
the men told them to suspend work until
his return. He went before Police Justice
Douglass and asked for warrant for the
arrest of Mrs Frank. He alleged that she
held the hose. 1t was small hose, he
said in his complaint.
Justice Douglass told Kelton that he
had no right TO go upon property owned
by the Franks without their permission.
He would not, therefore, grant u warrant
for the woman's arrest, but he sent Mrs
Frank a summons to appear before him
today. He thought the matter could be
amicably adjusted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
DAUGHTERS SAY THEY STAR We.
Wealthy John p. Wheeler Of Stratford
sued for Their Support.

Bridgeport, Conn, March 23.-Suit to
recover 5000 was brought yesterday after
noon against John p. Wheeler, of Strait
ford, by his daughter, Harriet Wheeler.
The action is based upon the fathers re-
fusal to support his young daughters
Sadie and Harriet
Wheeler, who is worth nearly $10O, 900,
married q sister of Rose Amber some
time ago and lives in handsome style.
His daughters allege that he is withhold
ing about $l1, 600 due to them from their
mothers estate. They live in poverty on
the old farm, two miles from Stratford
village, and declare that they have almost
starved during the last few months
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
VETERANS GROVE.
Committee on Parks to Grant Pub
lie Hearing on Matter.
The Petition is Supported by Many Thou
sands Of Citizens.

The Joint standing committee OF the
city council on parks will grant public
hearing this evening in the municipal
court room on the petition relative to "a
Union Veterans grove in Roger Williams
Park
= The petition has the signature of prom
inent citizens and authorized representa-
tiyes OF grand army posts so that the re-
quest is made by several thousands OF
citizens.
It is as follows:
Wheareas, TheUnionVeteran Soldiers of
the late war, residents of the city of Prov
idence and State of Rhode Island, whose
numbers are being rapidly diminished by
the lapse of years, are desirous OF estab-
fishing an enduring memorial which
shall be "a perpetual reminder TO all com
ing generations of this city and State, of
the patriotic devotion displayed by the
nations defenders i'm her hour of peril,
have resolved, that In order TO carry into
effect the purpose above stated, that it is
their desire 60 plant "A body Of trees in
some suitable location within the city
limits which shall be forever known ms
the "Union Veterans Grove y this being
considered the most appropriate and last
ing memorial which could be readily es-
tablished
In furtherance Of this object commun-
ication has been had with the Park Com
missioners of the city of Providence, and
they have expressed willingness to set
apart tract of land In Roger Williams
Park for the purpose above named. 1t Is
found that "A certain hill, or knoll.
thus selected, which is located near
what is known as "No Bot
tom Pond, which appears to
be especially adapted for this object, is
owned only in part by the city, the re-
mainder being the property of ID. y.
Potter of Cranston. 1t appears necessary.
in order TO secure the advantages of this
eminently desirable location that the
remaining portion of the hill and the adj
joining low land, also belonging TO said
Potter comprising between four (4) and
six (6 acres(, should become the property
of the city and in corporatcd in the park.
With this purpose in view, a sub-com-
mittee appointed by the "Union Vet
erans' Grove Association, has negotiated
with said Potter for the purchase of said
tract, with the result that he has agreed
To accept one thou sand dollars (Sl000) per
acre for the same.
Your petitioners therefore, respectfully
request that sum sufficient for the pur-
chase Of said land by the city, may be
appropriated by your honorable body not
to exceed six thousand dollars (s6OO0) and
that said land may bo purchased and such
portion Of the Same as may be required
together with the remaining portion of
the hill now owned by the city, set apart
for tho purpose herein Damed. And your
petitioners Will ever pray.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
stuart'S Opinion.

Dan Stuart left Los Angeles last evening
for Corona, where he will stay day or two
before proceeding to Dallas, Tex. Speaking
of the fight Stuart said: Talk as you please,
you can't find man anywhere at the present
time who would have any chance with Fitz.
II would be simply exercise for him TO beat
Corbett to death in four rounds. OF course,
Fitz did not know this when he met Corbett.
He really had no idea what an easy game he
had and accordingly made waiting and care
full fight. No one can lick Fitz now, but
wait, in two years will show you fighter
whowill Just about take care Of theAustralian'
case. Who is he? who2 Why, Kid Mccoy
Wait until the kid gets little heavier and
you will see him take few Kinks out OF f1t7
or any other heavyweight i'm the world"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
HIS DREAM PROVED FATAL.
Hopkins Had Visions ofa Rabid Dog,
Kicked the Bed and Died of Injuries.

Bainbridge, n. Y, March 23.- Albert
Hopkins, of Gage Creek, died last night
from a wound received several weeks ago
while dreaming.
AS he Law sleeping In bed near win
dow, Hopkins dreamed that a rabid dog
attempted to bite him on the leg and he
began TO kick. During his struggle his
foot was thrust through pane of glass,
cutting the foot badly. Despite the efforts
of several physicians, who treated the
wound, blood poisoning resulted. 1t
was finally necessary To amputate the
foot but Hopkins died soon after the
oneratiOn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
BREDER'S CRIME
Shortage of $4,000 Has
Been Found.
Fugitive Cashier is Supposed
TO be in Denver, Col.
In Letter He Threatens Exposure
of Citizens If Arrested.

Bethlehem, Pa. March % 3-Discoveries
of Cyrus Il. BREEDER, the defaulting cashier
of the First National Bank of this city,
who disappeared "a few weeks ago, leav-
ing shortage estimated at the time to
amount To sl3 600. He also stole $1,000
from building association. His bonds
man died and his bond was no good SO
the bank makes good the shortage Of
$50, 600. BREEDER is thought 10 be in Denver
brought back.
BREEDER wrote letter in which ho
threatened to expose other prominent
citizens, If arrested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23

Paris, Tex, March 23-Martin. Wise g.
Fitzhugh, cotton buyers, with offices at
New Orleans, Galveston, Houston, Dallas.
New York, Liverpool and Havrc, have
made an individual deed OF trust. Pre-
fcrrcd creditors $50, OO0 liabilities 81. OOO. -
600 No official statement has yet been
made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23

ward doctor was summoned, but the at
tack was not looked upon as fatal.
The deceased was pastor of one OF the
largest churches in Westerly. He was
prominent in Masonic circles, having be-
come Knight Templar in 1873 He leaves
n widow. one son, a married daughter,
Mrs. DIR. Hoxie Of Brooklyn, n. Y, and
two unmarried daughters He was about
81 years of age and widely recognized AS
an influential and able minister.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
Resplted for Ten Days.

Santc Fe, n. NJ March 90 "A telegram
was received this morning from Washing.
ton snying that President Mckinley had
rcspited for ten days the four members OF
tho Button gang, who were to have been
hanged today for the murder of ex-Sheriff
Frnnk Chaycz, May 90 1892.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
PASCOAG.


The fight between Beaulieu and Deautell
was pulled Oft bv the Pastime Athletic Club
yesterday afternoon. IL was FOR $50 n side
and Beaulieu won in the fourth round by n
straight punch on the Jaw. knocking his man
out clesnly. Tho ring was pitched half in
Massachusetts, and half In Rhode Island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23

ons Minute Is all the time necessary to dc
eide from personal experience that One Min
ute Cough Cure does Whist its name implies.
Joscph <. Johnston's Pharmacy. sa3 West
minister street: Metzger's Pharmncy.;D 20 North
Main street. Alfrcd's Pharmacy. II Eddy
street: Joseph Driver. Riverside Pharmacy.
VI Manton s~cnue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
DIED In AMBULANCE.
Flve-Year-Old Boy Run Over al
Dorchester Today.
Was at Play on Tracks, and Was
Struck by Freight Train.

Boston, March %. Thomas Flaherty,
five years old, was run over by n New
York, New Haven a. Hartford freight
train while at play in Dorchester today,
and died in the ambulance on his way to
the hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
OBITUARY.

Rev. John Evans, pastor of the First
Baptist church of Westerly, died suddenly
about o'clock last evening from neural
gia of the heart. Sunday evening he
preached at his own churchiand appeared
In his usual health. About an hour after
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
Weeks Surrenders Himself.

New York. March 23--Nelson M. Weeks,
whose name was mentioned I'm connection
with the death of Aimee smith, the Hack
ensack girl. who died I'm the hotel Victor
surrendered himself at police headquarters
today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23

Tho sooner You begin 10 fight tho FIRE,
the more easily IL may bo extingulshcd
The sooner you begin taking Ayers Sar-
snparilla for your blood disease tho easier
will be the cure. In both casos delay IL
dangerous, II not fatal b. sure you
get Ayers and 30 other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
Won Lincolnshire Handicap.

London March % MIR. &c Spllivan's
winkhcld's Pride won the Lincolnshire
handicap today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23

Washington, March % New England--
Generally cloudy weather with showers
tonight and Wednesday northcrly winds
becoming variable; slightly cooler in
southern portions tonight