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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
Struck by "A aIIlng Wall.

BERKELEY, Dec. 2.-Contractor A
Cohn was severely bruised by falling tim
bers while tearing down an old cottage on
B axe anu Fult streets. He was stand
ing near a stanCing wall OF The building
when a gust of wind blew i, over upon
him. Yesterday boy, Louis n kolscoff,
was hurt by falling timber from the
same build ng.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03


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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
To Cure a Cold in On. Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Qui inc Tablets All drug
eists refund the money IL 1t fails to cure 2oc,
The genuine has l. b. Q. on each tablet
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03

and hi, friends say that in the near future
there is likely 10 be some Islander and
libel suits,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-03
Christmas Market.

The Kings Daughters are having Christ
mas Market at St. Johns Episcopalian
church. Anything can be procured there,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
Ambassadors Are Agreed.

Paris May II. 2.--AccordinR to dispatch
received from Constantinople all the am
bassadors of the powers have agreed upon
the question Of mediation between Turkey
and Greece and only a few details as TO its
form remain To be settled
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
Ambassadors Meet Again.

Constantinople, May IL. Tho ambas
sadors of the powers held another meet
ing this morning, after which they pre-
sented at the palace 20 the Turkish govern
ment a collective note proposing M
armistice in view of the negotiations o.
peace between Turkey and Greece whIcl
are now in nrnDrnss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
Maine Republicans Name
Congressman.
Ex-GOv. Burleigh Chosen to
Succeed Late Mr.. Milliken.
Nomination Unanimously Made at
Waterville Convention.

Watervlle, Me-, May 12.-Tho Ropubli-
cans of the Third Congressional district
held their convention here today 10 elect
candidate TO succeed the late Soth l..
Milliken in the National House of Repre-
sentatives. There was "A large gathering
of delegates, but there was little excite
ment, it having been taken for granted
that Ex-Governor Edwin &. Burleigh OF
Augusta, would be unoppOsed. The dis
trict committee at a meeting last evening,
mapped out the program for the con-
Yention which was carried out 60 the let
ter.
Honorable Joseph III. Manley, chairman
OF the state Committee, was among the
early arrivals today and at ii o'cl ck the
hour at which the convention was To be
called to order, the floor Of the city hail
was crowded with delegates and the gal
leries were filled with spectators
Honorable Hannibal Il. Hamlin, was
chosen chairman and Joseph &. Manley
representing kennebec county, j.. q. Smith
of Somerset Lewis Atwood of Waldo and
j. Il. Know lton of Hancock were ap-
pointed committee ON resolutions.
- Mr.. Hamlin In assuming his position, Gu
logiZed tho late congressman and predicted
the selection of "A gentleman Of ability and
integrity to succeed him Honorable Ill.
Nj. Heath Of Augusta in an eloquent
speech presented Honorable II. &. Burleigh
and DIR. Grindle Hancock seconded the
nomination. Tho nomination was con-
flrmed by acclamation and committee
was appointed TO notify Mr.. Burleigh Of
the action OF the convention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
A BOSS FARMER.
Potato Patch Committee Decides TO
Engage One.
Land Committee viii Have the Benefit of
His KnOwledg,.

The potato patch committee met In the
mayors Office AT noon tosay 10 discuss mat
ters relative to the now enterprise which H.
to be started in this city ON similar plans to
those which made Mayor Pingree prominent
Several members Of the committee are of the
opinion that the general public is not familiar
with the idea, and II more OF the char!tably
inclined citizons were familiar with the un-
dortalSing needed subscriptions would DO
forthcoming. il Is the plan OF tins commit
tee 20 start a work that will be beneficial TO
thelneody and deserving poor, and the worthy
applicants are 20 ba selected by persons in "A
position to know who are deserving and who
are not. Poor people are To be- given tho priv
ilege of culivatng land especially secured for
and they can work ln the field, that portion
set apart for them, and raise the sort of crop
they desire. 1t potatoes are desired, the sub
scription fund will provide every thing but the
labor. The subscription fund Will be used
foe all sorts OF seed and utensils with which
TO get from the soil something that VIII pre-
vent hunger and attendant suffering during
the winter. All the applicants tor ground
will have TO do IS work.
The committee wants at least $1,000 to make
their enterprise an unqualified success. Those
who believe In practical and who esome char
ity are invited 20 help swell the subscription
fund 10 the necessary figures and little
more. What the committee needs most now
is money and good land. Several sections
have been examined and some OF them are
suitable for the purpose. III the land which
the committee has in viewlis secured an inn
portant part OF their work will have been ac-
complished.
At the meeting today the executive commit
tee of the general committee was authorized
10 secure the services Of competent farmer
in order that the work can he begun right
away. a price for his services was suggested
and the character OF his work outlined. 1t IL
intended that the land committee shall have
the benefit of hrs knowledge in selecting the
most desirable land, and when the work is
Several matters Of general Importance rela-
tive 10 the work were discussed, and then
the committee adjourned To meet again at the
call of Professor II. B. Gardner, chairman OF
the committed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
Urging a Bonapartist Prince.

Vienna. May IL. The Neue Erie Presse
says ex-Empress Eugenie is urging the
appointment of Bonapartist prince as
governor OF the Island of Crete under the
autonomous regime proposed by the
mowers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
rnF COTTON AND GRAIN MARKET.

Quotations mari ed by q are for less tha
tIOyQ par value OF stock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
NOW A LAW.
CONTINUED from Page /.

of such kennel, and so that no
license shall be required for dog
under the age of six months; calendar, ,
bill for an act authorizing the Woon-
socket Electric and Power Company to
issue bonds for $50 600 was passed under
suspension of the rules. For the judici-
ary committee Mr.. Higbee recommended
tho passage of the Senate bill relative to
inland fisheries in concurrence; calendar.
For the committee on corporation Mr..
Simmons recommended the passage OF
the bin for an act to incorporate the
Protective Loan Company; calendar.
For the financial committee Chairman
Heydon recommended the passage OF u
resolution to appropriate $500 for mill
tia uniforms: calendar. For the commit.
tee on corporations Chairman Ihayer
recommended the passage of bills for acts
TO incorporate tho Rhode Island Hosiery
Company; calendar; and to amend tho
charter of tho pawtucket Electric Com
pany by authorizing 10 10 generate and
sell steam for heating purposes and mo-
tive uower. Bills TO amend the charters
of the Lonsdale and Hope Manufacturing
Companies and TO incorporate the Bur
rillville Drug CO., were referred TO the
committee on corporations.
For the judiciary committee MIR. Blod-
gett recommended the passage of the bill
authorizing the attorney general TO
hire "a stenographer; calendar.
The House concurred in the senate
amendment to the wide tiro act
A vote on Mr.. Studley's motion TO re-
consider the vote by which the bill rela-
tive 90 wrongs of children was indeii-
nitcly postponed disclosed the fact that
there was no quorum present ana the
House adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
A SAD STORY.
Mrs. Cleary Related Her Domestic
Troubles in Court.
Beaten BY Her Husband, Sh, Was COM
AAo PEELED to Leave Her Home.

The troubles OF Mary Il. Cleary and her
husband, Patrick Cleary, the latter sa-
loon and livery stable keeper at Arctic
Centre were told IN the Appellate Court
this afternoon. Mrs. Cleary last summer
petitioned for divorce ON the grounds
OF extreme cruelty, descrtion and non-sup-
port and recently her husband filed a
cross bill. alleging desertion for eight
years The parties WerO married IN lh1J
at Fall Riyor and have three children.
A Mrs. Silvia and a Miss DAILY of Arctic
Centre, testified that they had worked
with Mrs. Cleary in the mill. Other Wit
nesses testified that tho latter was hard
working woman and was "a capable person
20 have charge of her children. On cross
examination they testified that they ala
not know whether or not MIR. Cloary con-
uibuted TO the support OF In s family.
Mrs. Cleary told "a long and sad story.
Among other things she said that when
she asked her husband who made prac-
tice of keeping money from her, nine
years ago, for money 70 go 10 church, he
not only refused, but beat her With the
handle OF broom on the arm, blackcnlnB
the arm and breaking tine broom handle.
Sho stayed in his house three days after
that, and after thrashing her again, he
put on his clothes and went away. Then
she took the children and went To her
parents home In New Bedford. In the
latter place she worked IN the mill and
when after five years her health broke
down, she returned TO Arctic Centre ana
after "A short while went 10 work in the
mill. Her husband, during the five years
she was in New Bedford, contributed but
so To the support Of his children. ON her
return ho refused TO give her anything
and said he had dono supporting her.
Many night the witness said, when she
trudged home through the snow, her nus
band drove by her in his sleigh.
As last resource Mrs. Cleary said she
applied 10 the town authorities, ana her
husband was obliged to pay her 80 "a
month lie had admitted 10 her that he
had squandered his money on other
women.
Mr. Cleary denied that he had deserted
his wife but claims she left HIM and that
ho would have provided her with the com
forts Of life had she accepted the offers he
made TO her. Mrs Cleary is a remarkably
small and delicate woman, and her hus-
band had the appearance OF healthy ana
prosperous business man
Albert X. Greene was attorney for Mrs.
Cleary and John j. Arnold for Mr.. Cleary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
NewSbOyS' Theater Party.

The route boys of The News will have n
t1eater party tomorrow evening in Keith $
Opera House 10 see the famous play
"Pudd nhead Wilson, which is now be-
Ing played at that theater, and attracting
"a great deal Of attention Manager Fynes
of keith's Opera House has reserved q
whole row for the boys and they will see
{ show from the family circle They
wdl make quite "A family circle them
Sc yes. The kids will have clean shave
and be arrayed In their Sunday clothes
and Pudd nhead will have as bright and
appreciatiye a group Of intelligent lads as
any city In the country can show They
have been talking about their theater
party for several days and they propose TO
make il "a newsboys success.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
Injured at a Grade Crossing.

North Abingdon, Mass, May l2.-Mrs.
Albert Chamberlain. IS years of age,
while riding. was struck by the Whitman
train at the Plymouth street crossing,
today and received injuries, which, 10 Is
feared, will result fatally. The flagman
gave the usual signal but Mrs Chamber
lain attempted 10 cross the track.
The train struck the wagon and
wrecked IL, and the horse was instantly
killed. Mrs. Chamberlain was thrown
from the seat striking on her head
Albert Wales of Milton, Mrs. Chamber
lain's grandson, who was with her at the
time, escaped with only slight bruises.
The flagman ut the crossing had narrow
escape from being struck by the engine
while attempting tc prevent the accident.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
Visitors Given Warning.

Berlin, May 12,-In the Relchstag TO-
day, before the discussion of the motion
of Herr Ouer Socialist, To repeal the
clause of the penal code dealing with lose
majestic Herr Singer, Socialist, said that
number ot officers Of the criminal de-
partment were in the galleries OF the
house and he expressed the hope that the
visitors would abstain from making re-
marks which might bring them into
trouble Baron Won Buol Herunborg
president OF the Roichstac declared he
would deal severely with any disturbance.
Herr ljcbol, the Socialist leader, opened
tho d scussion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
FINANCIAL NEWS

The stock markot opened quite strong this
morning. but IL WAS not long before IL began
TO sag off in spots. Sugar was very heavy
and made material declines the report
from Washington that tho insiders were satis-
fled that the Sugar schedule as reported by
tho Senate committee would not go through.
AS the result the crowd began to 90 short OF
the stock, and as most OF the selling was by
houses with the best Washington connection.
the report was pretty generally accepted.
Jersey Central also sagged off this morning.
and it was beloved that the weakness was
largely due to liquidation. The short interest
in this stock has been so reduced that no
premium WAS demanded by the lenders yes.
terday.
The Gould stocks held their strength well
ts day, although il Is believed that those who
sell now will have an opportunity to enjoy
their profits later. The support that Western
Union received prevented the stock from
breaking under the influence OF the Berliner
patent decision, but the specialists in this is
sue state that the insiders are actually taking
advantage Of every opportunity to dispose of
their long holdings, and IL is believed that
the break in the stock will yet have 10 come.
Although there Is very little activity In tho
Grangers they hold their strength well. and
the bears seem TO havo lost hope of being able
10 break the prices OF these stocks. The re-
ports from the gr in districts grow more ia
vorble daily and railroad earnings are con-
stantly increasing.
The support Of Chicago Gas is still excellent
and will probably remain so, as the insiders
arc confident that II the gas legislation will
soon be passed. but thero seems to be grow
ing disposition on the part of the Chicago in
yestors 10 dispose of their long holdings in
Omaha.
In London today oonsols were steady at
ll3 3S, but Americans were fractionalIy
lower and showed a hating tendency. In
New York the foreign houses sold little 81.
Paul and Louisville on balance. but in other
respects did next to nothing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
ON DEMURRER.
Hearing on the Case of Henson
Against Beckwith.
Latter Sued for Death of Man Who Fell
Down Elevator and Was Killed.

The hearing on the demurrer in the
tho estate Of Martin Henson, against
Lydia ID. Beckwith, owner of the Owen
building on Dyer street, brought before
the Appellate Court today the important
question of whether the defendant was
responsible for the construction Of the
elevator well from "a fall into which the
plaintiffs son died
Martin Henson, Jr., on April g. 1895,
just after casting his first vote went up
"a freight elevator In the building named
60 deliver some goods for ia party that
rented part of the building. On the
third floor there was space of % inches
at the back of tho elevator car and as this
was the first time young Henson had been
In the building, he was ignorant of the
space and stepped back into ii and fell
TO the first floor, sustaining injuries from
which he soon after died.
The defendant contends that she leased
the building to one William A. Cady by "a
written lease, and there was a covenant
in the lease that provided tho tenant
snould make repairs and All alterations
These and other points of the same nature
were strongly urged bv Herbert Almy,
who was associated with James NJ. Gill
rain for the defendant
MIR. Mitchell and Mr.. Bassett argued
that the defect by which the deceased met
his death was due 10 "a defect in the con
struction of the building and the owner )
liability was not affected by the clause in
the lease In regard To repairs or altera-
tions.
The court intimated that the question
of whether or not persons had the right
To go up an elevator with freight was an
important one. Mr. Mitchell replied in
his younger days he found out by expert
ence that this was necessary.
The court held the matter for advise
ment. The suit Is TO recover $40 600 for
the death of young Henson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12

The cotton market opened lower this morn.
ing on the very disappointing Liverpool nd
vices. although tho selling seemed to bo by
the buyers who bought at the close yester-
day. According 60 tho dispatches To Weeden
Kendall a. Co, while the prices OF futures in
Liverpool were unchanged from last even
ings closing, az the opening today, at Las
they were from = TO point above those
prices. This was 10y no means iull re-
sponso TO the advance IN our market, and
there was little evidence Of the distinctly
stronger tone that pervaded trading ON this
side yesterday.
The crop adyicos today were Of the usual
character. somo good and some bad, but Us y
rule they were not favorable and there was
little upon which 20 predict a decided i'm
provement.
Wheat opened slightly caser. with the
crowd bullish and ready TO help the advance.
In fact the chief trouble with the market
was that the sentiment was roo generally
bullish 10 b. tcasty. CortESed i1reish
buy l>, or inSp --~s-i bon.e 'Yeeuiai.ye trace
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
BROWN UNIVERSITY.
Bowling Association Elects Officers.
Freshmen Didn't go to New London.

hoooNidlOh OAAtN~a Ss
Freshmen Didn't go to New London.
The Brown University Bowling Asso-
citation yesterday afternoon elected the
following officers for the ensuing year
President, George Edward Walker 9S;
vice president. G.. Kennedy, 30; secre-
tary, Clinton G. White, 10; treasurer,
III. V. Hazeltine '99.
An address will be given in Manning
hall this evening at o'clock by j. >.
Grant, Nj. d., of Ninpoo, China
:ihe freshmen baseball team did not
leave for New London, Conn, this morn
ing where they were TO play the high
school team of that city, rs Captain
Hussey received telegram at ii IA. m,
saying that the game must be postponed
on account of the weather.
The annual meeting for the election of
the directors of tho Brown University
Athletic Association was held yesterday
afternoon and resulted In tho election oi
the following men: T.. II. Weeks, '03; for
three years; William Gammoll, rs, for
two years; NJ. = Tanning, '9l, for one
year; G.. III. George, w. 4. Grlnnell, Jr.,
'9S; G.. @. Hathaway. 90; n. A.
Tufts 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
A Nice Question.

San Francisco, May 12-The internal
revenue officials have had a nice question
of internal revenue law put to them on
account of the burning OF the ship Fran
els off the coast OF New Jersey last Sqtur-
day. On the ship were 200 600 gallons of
California wine and 80 0U0 gallons of
California brandy. ON the brandy there
is tax OF 81. 10 a gallon. Lachman q
Co, and others In this city. who owned
tho brandy, gave bonds tnat they would
deliver it 10 bonded warehouse In the
east Having failed Co deliver they are
therefore called upon for an explanation
and settlement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12

would give us better values quickly, but nm
til we can have the influence of these factors
the most conservative judges are advising the
sale of wheat on all bulges.
The weekly crop reports are beginning TO
come in with their stories of better wheat
outlook.
In London today the wheat cargoes were
firmer and higher. The English country
markets were practically Cd higher. Liver
pool and Berlin were both higher.
Corn was firm today and advanced a little
in sympathy with wheat. There was good
buying and the foreign cables were favorable.
There was good buying of provisions today
ard prices tended higher
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
Reyoff Granted a Divorce.

Honrv Rcyof wos granted n divorce from
his wife. Eltnorn Rpyun, on the ground Of
adultery, uy the Appellate Ourrt today. Be.
sides proof - the main charge. evidence
WAS givun that Mrs Rcyoh got tired. and
tnsiur caro- of her two small children and
also OF kooping house. Shc returned 90 hcr
mothers home after she LEFT her husband and
children rtI0ma5 y. Vest was attorney Tor
the rttitiufier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
LOST HIS CASE.
Randall Non-Suted in His Action Against
Union Railroad Co.

The plaintiff in the csse of Frederick ;.
Randall VS.. Union Railroad Company,
the trial of which was begun yesterday
afternoon, was this afternoon non-suited
David :. Baker, counsel for the defend
ant company argued that the testimony Of
the plaintiff and his witnesses showed the
car that collided with Mr.. Randalls team
near Pawtuxet, was going slowly had "a
proper headlight and that the motorman
rung fthe bell. The court agreed with
Mr.. Baker, view of the testimony.
Randall sued To recover 5000 for injur-
les caused by IA collision with "a car in
February, 1885, while defendant was GO
ing To his home at Shawomet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
THE ROWLAND MILLS.
Ancillary Receivers Appointed in
Philadelphia.
Appointments Made on Petition of
Richmond n Tiffany of this City.

Philadelphia, May 12.-Judge Dallas
today granted an order for an ancllary
receivership in this district to take charge
of tho property here for Rowland mills
corporation, the Rotch Spinning Corpora
ton and the New Bedford Manufacturing
Company. all of New Bedford, Mass
which failed recently. The plaintiffs are
Richmond a. Tiffany of Providence, X. /.
The same receivers, Edward :. Taber,
Morgan Rotch and Thomas ;. Iripp,
VINO were appointed In Massachusetts,
were appointed here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
FOR NEW TRIAL.
Arguments Heard in the Cas- Of Coat S &
CO. Ags inst Wilson.

hearing was had in tho Appellate
Court today ON defendants petition for
new trial in the case OF W w. Coato, s.
Company vs.. Allen Il. Wilson, deputy
sheriff. The market Of Charles r. Greene
* Company OF Central Falls was sold
under an attachment. 1t had been
mortgaged some time before 20 Thomas !.
Curry clerk for Coates X Company and
they claimed the proceeds of the sale l.
Nj. Lincoln a Company were the attaching
party and some time after the attachment
Curry assigned the mortgage 10 Coates &
Company, who claimed Go have
always been the real owners OF the mort
gage l. ". Lincoln * Company claim
this was fraudulent as IL prevented thcm
from following the mortgage as one given
n "a preference 20 creditor.
q. a. Brown Is attorney for the plain
till and Dexter Is. Potter and j. w.
Mathewson attorneys for the defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-12
Ask for Retaliation.

Wclland, Ont, Nav ,!-Sailors along
the canal want the government TO pass a
retaliation law that will r'uuire Ameri-
can vessels TO ship cuu1-titn crews TO
take them through the canal Canad an
seamcn claim they are shut cut in every
way, even train crows being changed us
soon g tho line is crossed.