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The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30
SEALED PROPOSALS.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received bv
y the undersigned until IL O'Clock a. M, Sat
urday, May 8, 1897, for furnishing all the mate
rails and labor necessary to build ard complete
a boiler house, steam chimney blacksmith
shop and coal pocket for the Maine Insane
Hospital, Augusta, Me. Plans and specifca-
lions may be seen and all information obtained
at the Office OF the superintendent at the hospi-
tai, and at the Office OF Coombs Gibbs & Wilkin-
son, architects, Lewiston, Me- Proposals will
be received 1or me whole or parts of the work.
All proposals Will be addressed to the trustees
of the Maine Insane Hospital.
The right IS reserved TO reject any or all bias.
apr30may1, 3,5
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the
N subscriber has been duly appointed and
taken upon himself the trust Of Administrator
of the estate OF
OLIVER G: PEARSON, -of Boston. Mass, de-
ceased, who died leaving an estate to be adj
ministered
in the County of Cumberland, and
given bonds as the law directs,
ti,e estate of said deceased. are re-
CURED to exhibit the same; and all
persons indebted to said estate are called upon
r n make payment to
GEORGE G. YEATON, Admir-.
Portland, April 20, 1897. apr30dlaw3wFs
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30
That Hosiery Sale.

Please remember that on Friday
morning. April 80, at $50, we shall
sell three hundred pairs Of ladies' Csc
and 35c hose in size 9--.blacks, tans
and fancies at
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30
THE PRESS.
new ApyERyIsEmENTs TO-DAY.

Owen. Moore g. Co.
j. II. Libby.
Eastman Bros. s. Bancroft.
Hooper, Son & Leighton.
RiDHS Bros. Co..
A. L. Hill & Co.
I'm L. Clark g. &c.
standard Clothing Co.
Portland Trust Co.
Notice hereby given-2.
Sealed Proposals..
ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland Theatre
Canadian Jubilee Singers.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30

New wants, To Let, For sale. Lost. Found
and Similar advertisements wiilbefound under
heir appropriate heads on Page 6.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-30
AT our Neckwear department

At our Neckwear department
may be found the new fad for this sea-
son---the Normandy Silk Girdle"-:-
made pointed peasant shape. SHRED
and fastened in back with imported
slide buckle---very taking---S2. 25.
One hundred different varities
of Veilings--plain spotted and nov
elites, all the new things for spring,
may be found at neckwear department,
CSC to $I.5O
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
SAILORS SUFFER
So Benumbed They Can
not Get Up Anchors.
British Bark Now MOOred Off
MlnOt'S Light.
Captain Sends for Assistance to
Work Vessel Into Port.

BosroN, Jan. 29.--The British bark
Corryvrechan, Captain Hammond. from
Java to Boston, loaded with sugar, Is st
anchor between HardiBgs Ledge and
Minots Light with both her anchors and
all her cable out. Her entire crew is SO
benmbed with cold and so badly FROST
bitten that il is unable to raise the
anchors.
Captain Hammond has communi Gated
with John q. Hall, and Company, the
Boston SCENTS of the owners, asking that
men be sent to the vessel 10 rsise the
anchors and work her into port.
1t is reported that the Corrivrechan's
sails were blown to ribbons during the
gale.
Hall 81 Company on learning OF the
condition of the vessel communicated
with the Boston Tow Boat Company and
the tugs Juno and Vesta were immedi-
ately dispatched to the assistance of the
bark having on board sufficient number
OF men to handle the oisa bled craft.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
A $4,000 BlaZs in BOs ton.

BosroS. Jan. IA fire which was disaov.
cred in a four-story marble front building on
High street today, owned by several firms,
caused a loss a $500. The blaze started in
the basement occupied by Dalton 8 Ingersoll,
deaIorS M 0lUfHOVT7 7TTTI1TrS' T7r- vT7TVrrf M
10 the third story. where 70 was stnpped. Tnc
first foor was occupied by the a. a. Gri'iing
Iron Company aud H. Williams a Son, lTass
and bcu Founders. Tn. third ana upp,r floors
were occupied iy f.ldirs a Co. dcalers in
printing prcsc- eni printers supplies. Tho
loss 20 tn bui.lilg D. i-ri'imatcl ~ $500 AMI
the loss to tenants ~ IRE and water $50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
ON DEMURRER.
Case of Rogers Against Hall & Lyon Be.
fore the Appellate Court.

The case of James Rogers against Hall q
Lyon was submitted TO the Appellate Court
on briefs this morning. The case was before
the court on demurrer, the defendants claim
ing the negligence complained Of was not spe-
cifically enough described in the plaintiffs
declaration. MIR. Rogers claims he went into
a drug store owned by the defendants and
asked to have prescription filled which CAL
led for tincture of iodine, but instead Of
which he was given by the clerk who filed
the prescription oiide OF zinc, He used the
medicine as liniment and sues for 500 dam
ages for the pain cattse and the deeter, - SER
vices paid for by reason OF the injury to a leg
by the use Of the stuff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
WILL NOTBE CONTESTED
Countess Cowley's Amended Petition
for Divorce.
On Cross Examination Earl Cowley
Admitted His Infidelities.

LONDON. Jan. 20 When the hearing
of the petition for divorce brought by
Countess Cowley against her husband,
Earl Cowley, was resumed this morning
ia the divorce division of the hign court
OF justice, before Justice Barnes.
counsel FOR tn. petitioner asked leave to
amend the petition so ss to include the
cases of adultery which were admitted
yesterday oy the defendant during bis
cross-examination, and that the case
against Mrs. Chsrrington be dropped. The
court agreed to this and Sir Edward
Clarke, @. G., for the defense, announced
he would not contest the case any
further.
Mrs. Charfington was called and denied
having committed adultery with the
Earl. The amended petition OF Countess
Cowley will be heard on Monday and will
not be defended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
SAYS THEY WERE PAID.
Budlong's Answer to Langworlhy's Claim
on Several Notes.

4 good deal Of time was spent by the Appel
late Court today in hearing testimony in the
case of l.. p. Langworthy against ]. f. Bod
long. The plaintiff claimed that the defond-
ant owed him a large sum of money ON differ
ent notes Mr. Budlong testified that all of
the notes but two had been paid to Orrin q.
Smart, the money being loaned by that gentle
TnUrI, VIM VIE rTrtrrrrSr1p WITH tu T1tIirr-
tiff. The defendant produced a number OF re-
ccipts showing the notes had been paid. which
receipts were signed by O. G.. Smart & Co.
MIR. Smart, who is detained by creditors at
Crauston, was brought into court to testify
today by Deputy. Sheriff Wall. The notes
bore interest at the rate of 10 per cent.
month and their face value was 500 IL. The
defendant was Interested in trading ven
ture and most of the money borrowed was
used in paying the expenses connected with a
ship.
Cooke 81 Angell were attorneys for the
plaintiff aD1 L. W. Tillinghast represented the
defendant.
The court after hearing nll the testimony in
the case gave judgment for the defendant for
costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
WORKOFTRAIN ROBBERS
Overland Express Held Up Near
R0seberg, Oregon.
Safe Blown Open and Looted and Ex-
press Car Burned.

PoRTI AND, Oregon Jan. a9.-The north
bound overland train which left San
francisco "Wednesday, que here this morn
ing, was held up two miles west of Rosen-
perg, Oregon early this morning. As
soon as possible after the hold-up began
Fireman Hendricks of the train crew
slipped out of the engine and ran on to
Roseberg and gave the alarm. Aiming
himself quickly ne started back 10 the
sscene Of the trouble. 1he superintendent
of the Southern Pacific road, who was At
Roseberg quickly took posse of dozen
men and an engine and started for the
scene. A heavy explosion of dynamite or
powder was distinctly heard at Rose
berg. During the progress Of the hold-up
tie tight of either fire or torch was
seen. Fireman Hendricks stated that the
train was first tagged by the highway
men. The express car was then looted and
burned and the safe blown open. No one
was hurt and the hIghwaymen succeeded
in making their escape.
Soutrern Pacific officials at San Fran
cisco give out the following details of the
hold up: Train No. 10 north bound
Oregon express was held up this morning
at Shady Point, two miles south of Rose
berg by two or three men. The express
car was detached from the train by four
robbers and the door blown open with
dynamite. Two small safes in the car
were then blown open and looted. The
express car then took fire. The conductor
and the treinmen worked hard TO save
the car after the robbers had gone but
the car and coaienls were destroyed. The
train was on time at Sandy Point. where
Engineer Morris saw a man at the side
of the track waving flag. BE slowed
up for the signal and as he brought the
train TO a stop, a man armed with two
revolvers, came over the back of the
tender and covered him. at the same
time another man, the one who had
fisgged the train. appesred at the side of
tie cab, and pointing revolver ordered
the engineer not to attempt To move tie
train but TO come down at once and go
with them to the express car. The fire
men in the meantime had gotten down on
the Other SlCe.
Two robbers then went TO the express
car, whers tire r. OeTs ordered the express
messenger TO open tire doo'. his be rt
fused to DO. The robb r. then uDcoupled
the express car, returned To the engine
ana backed the train leaving the express
car separated. Meantime the express mes
ssnger had seiZgd the opportunity to STEP
out of the Car. After breaking the trsin
In two the robbers returned 10 the ex-
press car and with heavy charges OF dyna.
mite blew the door open. Entering the
car they attacked two small safes which
they succeeded in opening. The messen
ger thought the robbers did not under.
stand getting intu the big safe and conse.
quently they did not secure much money,
The mail car was also visited by both
robbers aud registered letters were taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
House Of ofR.rreseniailyes.

To the call for reports from standing
comm ittees, according to the new rules
of the House, at todey's session there were
but two responses. From the committee
on judiciary came the bill for an act
authorizing the city of Woonsocket TO
issue 500, 600 In bonds for sewer purpose
the amended resolution to invite the
Governor AND Senate TO meet the House in
grand committee for the election of
sinking fund commissioners, and joint
resolution for adjournment from Fridays
to tuesdays. From the committee on
education came bills for ac.s to incorpor-
ate the Robert Emmett Guards and the
Italian Brotherhood OF Newport. All Of
these were placed upon the calendar.
Mr.. Barstow presented the annual report
of The Providence license commissioners,
which SHOWS the receipts for the year 1895
to have been as follows From first class
licenses cps, 500; from second class
licenses, sl59,eOO; from druggists, s445.
Total, siSS,s45.
MIR. u. Il. Thayer presented q DILL for
an act TO amend chapter 702 relative TO
sewers In the city Of Pawtucket; referred
to judiciary committee.
MIR. Edward Thayer presented bills for
acts to incorporate the Sprague Land
Company and TO amend the charter Of tue
Continued on Page 3.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
Appropriation BillAdOpted
by the House.
ItPr0vides for an Expenditure
Of $l,036,620
Annual Report Of the Providence
License Commissioners.

The General Assembly completed it's
first week OF the January session this
afternoon, being just one day shy on sc-
count of the stocm. Another full week at
least is necessary to dispose of the busi-
ness which is already accumulated.
In the House today the annual sppro-
priation bill was taken from the calendar
and passed. 1t provides for sI,c36, $40.
General Treasurer Clsrk's estimate OF
what the receipts will be during 1897 is
sl,360, 1891
The Senate.
The act relative to the Providence and
Horwicn Railroad Company which has
slready paid in the State $4,000 according
to law, was amended as follows by the
Senate go as to give an extension of time:
"If the location of said railroad shall
not have been led i'm the clerks Office of
the common pleas division of the Supreme
Court for the county within which the
land proposed to be taken for the use OF
said railroad is situated, previous to the
first day of March A. ID. 1899, and said
railroad finally completed previous to the
act[shall be void and of no effect so far as
the same relates to such portion of the
proposed liue as shall not have been
located and completed within said times"
The Senate passed resolution appro-
pristing $4,000, which, In addition to
the $1,000 appropriated in 1895 for the
Johnwa;ermRn Memorial shall be used for
the erection of a monument OF Rhode
Island granite to com mmenorate the services
OF the Rhode Island troops at Valley
Forge.
The bills for acts to authorize the town
of Cranston to issue it's bonds for $50, 600
and to increase its debt limit to tive per
cent, of it's valuation were passed upon
Recommendation of the judiciary commit
tee.
Ten thousand dollars we're appropriated
for the completion of the state census.
Eight hundred dollars were appro-
pristed for repairs on the State House.
A bill for an act to exempt the wharf
property OF Henry q. Clark from the
passed.
A bill to incorporate the Pawtuxet VAL
ley Medical Association was referred to
the committee on education.
A resolution was passed to refer ell pa
tiiions and other matters relative to the
Woman Suffrage Association, now pend
ing. to the committee on special le2isls-
tion.
A bill relative to fees OF court officers
in certain cases was passed upon recon-
mendaiion of the judiciary committee.
Ihe annual report of the state sesler
and the adjutant general were received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
FROZEN TO DEATH.
Private in the United States Army
Found Dead In New York.
Had Been Seen About Town In .
Badly Intoxicated Condition.

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-Privats McClin-
frozen to death last night. He came to
this city yesterday from willetts Point to
make arrangement for his discharge
papers. While here be drank freely and
after reaching Whitestone entered .
saloon, ,!where, on account of bis condi-
tion, he was refused liquor. Later he
was seen staggering in the streets and
was advised to take carriage for hotel;
that was the last time he was seen alive
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
A WRIT DENIED.
End OF Habeas Corpus Proceedings In
Clarence Ward Case.

HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. 29.-Judge Hall of
the Superior Court today handed. down his de-
cision in the habeas corpus proceedings
brought to secure possession OF Clarence
Ward. the son of Ferdinand Ward, to Otto
Kelsey of Genessee. N. Y, who has been APP
pointed guardian by the Probate Court for
the district in which Ferdinand Ward. the
boys father, resides. The boy has been for
some time in charge of his uncle, Fred D.
Green, of Thompson, who had been appointed
guardian.
Judge Hall denies the applications for writ
of habeas corpus and holds that the Connecti-
cut guardian was properly appointed, Is sat
isfactory and that he shall continue to have
charge of the child.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
The Union Mutual Fire insurance Co.

he's ren,oved IT'S office 10 the new Bsni-
gan huil1ing Room SOS. where It will con-
iinua rs conservative business OF insnr-
ing dwelling houses and their contents.
This compiny does a roeliy mutual pusi.
ness, ms it invites only one class Of
property. rs remerkabls record for nearly
81 yosrs past proves that IT has don't safe
buinesss. It's officers will le pleased to
welcome their blends snd patrons In
their new snd elegant quarters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
WILL BE NO ARRESTS.
Bridegroom Graves Compromises With
the Leaders of the White Caps.

DEEP RIVER, Conn. Jan. 2e.-Newton
Graves, the bridegroom whose house was
bonbarded by white caps Tuesday night. has
compromised with the ringleaders and no
further developments are expected. The
leader of the white caps, IL is stated. went to
Graves and patched the matter up. The au'
thorities Of the town have decided not to
make any arrests.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
Another Pacific Foreclosure Case.

SALT LAKE Utah, jan %. Tho bill for the
foreclosure OF the mortgage ot the Union Pa
cifc Railroad Company has been filed by the
government in the United States Circuis
Court. 1t is similar 10 the bills fled for the
same purpose In other States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
Mrs. Benning Murdered
in Her Own Home.
The Slayer Then Attempted
to Kill Her Two Sons.
Failing In That He Inflicted Two
Bad Wounds on Himself

CHICAGO, Jan. 9.-Albert Cunning, .
coachman, whose home Is said to be In
Mrs. Mary Benning C. her house, 40S6
State street today. He then attempted to
kill the woman's two boys but failed,
then turning the weapon upon himself,
he inflicted two serious wounds, falling
across the dead womans' body.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29

indian River Oranges.
Mandarins and Tan gcrines.
Hothou-e'and Southern Tomatoes
Valencia Oranges. 3 dozen for . cents.
Mosslna Lcmuns. 3 dozen for - cents
Holhouse Grapes
Saltcd Peanuts. Is coats per pound.
Fresh Mushrooms. % cents Tcr pound.
All Et.tG s Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
Submitted on Briefs.

The case OF Louise Lloyd W. Herbert c.
Lloyd was submitted TO the Appellate Court
today ON briefs. TIE case came to the court
named on exceptions. The matter involved
is the rightful ownership Of sUme household
farptff,r.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
Defendant Gets His Costs.

Too plaintiff in t.ic cnso = Charles hu ''t
". belmont 4. Mowry wf g dleyi in the A.
y llatc Court iiis mornirl AID iainth non.
sniicd and judgment = ven FOR thc fendant
for costs. The -ciion WIS ono ci siandrr ana
he amount of damages cinincd WIS - % fhn
plaintiff alleging that the d"fsndrgt iai.o
nccuscd him ~ tne larceny Ot valuable bt'
tUI.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
JEROME KENNEDY & CO.
Every Friday and Saturday we hold a
Clearance Sale of all Odd Lots.
LADIES' GARMENT DEPT.


M for the sizes that are left in all
w Jackets that were 1000 and l2.OO.
IN for all jackets that were 300 and
W 1890. Some nice tan and green
shades are included.
M for 1000 aud 22.0O Jackets.
IN for fine Boucle Empire Coats all
W small sizes. They were 1900 and
1900.
m for 7.5O blaclS diagonal Jackets, all
W sizes up TO Al
- for long black Beaver Capes trim
~ med with braid and jet, were b.I5.
10 for 900 black Kersey double Cape.
~ inlaid velvet collar.
10 for 1000 black rough cloth Cape, silk
70 lined. Black thibet fur on both
fronts and around collar.
% for Plush Jackets. silk lined, that
. ~ were 800
~ for $50 Golf Capes, with Plaid Silk
~ Food.
SO for $500 China Seal Capes, war
. Nv ranted.
10 for $50 black French Corey col
70 larettes-silk lined-new shapes.
~ for l.@ and l.50 Print Wrappers,
-. mostly dark colors and navy.
70 for 7.5O TO 900 Silk Waists.
m for 600 and 100 fancy flannel Wrap
w pers.
~ for Eiderdown dressing Sacques.
y. Red, light blue and pink.
g for Children's Refers, were 600
~ and 100.
'S for $50 Child ems Refers.
m for 1900, 1900 and 100 Misses
W Gretchens.
% for $40 Corduroy Waists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
BOYS DEPART MENT.

Boys 1000 to 1000 odd overcoats. A n
Boys 600, 100. 90, 900. 1000 odd Z n
Overcoats and listers. c'o
Boys 500. 800. ZOO, 800 odd Over I q
coats 80
Boys 500. 600. 100. 500. 600. 1000 3O
Cape Osercoats. o.o
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-29
MEMS FURNISHING DEP7

Mems SOC. Neclxwear, odd line teclxs OI
and -in-hands.
Boys pic, 80 and 75c. odd lots Shirts II
and Drawers.
Mems 55c. odd lots wool-heece and =
natural merino Shirts and Draw AZ
erS.
Mems 75c.. 100 and rs odd Shirts ~
and Drawers allwool, ,camel's hair "
ContoocoolS and scarlet.
Mems Leo and LES all lined winter ~
Gloves.
Mems l.50 odd lots wool Sweaters o.
aud Sailor Collars. y
Mems LOO odd fleece Jersey over II
Shirts.
Boys l.J0 odd Cardigan Jackets. Il
Mems 100 wool and worsted Alb e.
dominal Bands W.
Mems 200 and $50 odd Beach I
Coats. -.
Mems $50 odd lot all-wool Scotch I
Sweaters. -
HAT Department.
Boys and Mems 50. 75 and LOO odd II
Winter Caps.
Boys odd SOC. Winter Caps. .
Boys and Mems odd 100 Derbys. d(
Mems odd 100 Alpine Hats. OS
Mems odd l.50 Alpine Hats IS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-07
THE COHEN CO. THE COHEN 60
At the First Baptist Church.

The special service at the First Bap-
fist church last night was FAR peyo,u
exnectation in numbers and spirit Inc
room was filled. A large chorus carried
the HYMNS with enthusiasm, under the
leadership of Professor Hovey. DTS.
Hidden Nelson, and Dunnaway took part
in the service. DR.. Whites subject was
"rbe Holy Spirit in Revival. lie
startled all at once into thought by ask
ING the question: Have you received
the Holy Spirit since you believed
He woke up sleepy Christians TO It's I'M
portance. He showed the blessing that
comes in it. II is. he said. the power OIL
ALI service. 1t is the secret OF all peace
when he asked those who were Wiling
70 receive Him for such peace and SER
vice they came in great numbers
deacons. teachers. ministers. and mem
hers. II was a tender. touching sight not
often seen. and made a deep impression.
Two services will be held to-day-at
p NJ. for the same blessing IN ser
vice. and at p. NJ. DR.. White Will con-
duct both these services. The same cor
dial invitation is given 10 all to come
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-07

Grymcs. the defaulting clerk of the 'i,s
Treasurer, who served time In the penn
Tertiary for his crime
Mr.. Meredith was seen by reporueI
Yesterday. and said that Mr. Witte kne"
why he had not taken steps In the rna'-
ter. for he had told him that the matter
had never been placed In his HANDS
CITY HALL COURT NEWS
The Hastings Court was engaged yes
terday in fixing cases for trial durinx
this term OF that tribunal. The ciVl'
docket will be called on the 18th instant
The Twitchell case goes over 10 the stii
day OF May. The case OF w. B' foss
will come up on the 10th.
In the Chancery Court Michael MURPHY
qualified as executor for the estate VI
Mary Bainan. -
In the Law and Equity Court cnar,e'
was granted to the Richmond city Miis'
The company proposes TO manuiacture
and sell meal. mill-feed. -four. suIhac'
etc and TO buy and seq at retail or
wholesale. The capital stoN is to he nov
less than s. 500 or more than SloWV' u,-
vided into shares Of SO each. me 'oi'
lowing are the officers for the hrst yedl
George T. King. president; w. - aaS
io,. secretary and treasurer; j. II. rrll'
9Th Fred. w. Scott, J. Il. Moore, EVeret'
xvaadev Iohn S Harwood, and George
r. King, directors. go oa,oa -,
The following cases VIII De caleu ~ -,
In this court to-day: Wilkinson asal"S =
Renold & Brother, and Gaines Aus'ii
60. against f. w. Wood ~ son.