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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
Prosperity in the Wooden
Trade in Sight.
Manufacturers See Signs of
Renewed Activity.
Outlook for Business Better Than
For Many Years Past.

NewYork, Aug g. 5-Unmistakable signs
Of returning prosperity In the wooden
trade continue TO manifest themselves.
and manufacturers say that they have not
seen such indications OF activity at the
mills for several years.
This applies particularly TO the manu-
facture OF mems fabrics ordered for the
spring trade, for which preparations arc
now under way. The same principle
applies an a less degree TO other depart
monts of the woolon trade.
-Four Of the leading merchants. repre-
senting. perhaps 40 mills. said yesterday
that most Of these mills had orders enough
on hand to keep them busy until the be-
ginning o; next year, and some OF them
have moro orders than they will DO able
20 turn out by tho time this spring trade
begins. MANY OF them are extending their
inctories and putting in new spindlcs in
order 20 cope with the Increasing demand.
A decidedly better feeling Is developed
In clay worsteds overooatings and CLOAK
ings. and all dress goods arc much firmer.
Fannels, blankets and carpets are also
steadier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
SCOTS ON A HOLIDAY.
Their Annual Excursion and Games
Were Largely Attended.

The annual excursion OF the Providence
Caledonian Society is always one Of the most
notable outings Of the season. There Is ex-
cellent sport, ms particular attention Is given
to the arrangement of the games, and the
reputation achieved by victory in any of the
contests, no less than the generous prizes,
make the contests worhy of attention by run
ners and other athletes.
The weather today il il unnecessary to
comment upon, except 10 say that the ardor
of the Caledonians was not dampened there
by. The rain did hold mp for a while after 10
o'clock and the parade was almost as good as
II the sun was shining at its brightest.
II numbered about 125. Adam Scott was
chief marshal, and the National band and the
pipers Of the society furnished the music.
There was large number of visiting mem
bers of Scotch soc ieties as guests. The route
OF march was from Exchange place up West
minister street as far rs the Doyle monument
and down weybosset street.
A large .party from this city left on the IL
o'clock boat, including visitors from Taunton
and New Bedford. The Caledonian Society of
Fall River went by special boat from the
Spindle City TO the Point
Owing TO the lateress of the excursionists
in reaching Rocky Point, the first thing in
order was the clambake, and it was not affect
ed by the weather. 1t was one of Harring-
tons best and ever one at the tables realized
that fact.
The members of the general committee OF
arrangements were James Wallace, president
Of the society: Adam Scott vice president;
David Heddle. financial secretary; Peter Nc
Lellau, treasurer: Alexander Faulds, James
Heddle, David Mcpherson, William Muir,
Charles McAuley, Thomas Heddle, James
Cameron, Robert Gray and Alexander Nc
Mutrie. Mr.. McMutrie was ring master.
The program of games was long one, in
cluding hurdle race, vaulting with the pole,
100 yard dash, woman's race, broad sword
dance putting the stone, hop skip and jump
and the Highland fling.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
CRANSTON.
Interrei at LowelI--May Go to the
Kondike Gold Fields.

The remains of Mrs Nellie Mccoy Of Whip
Pile avenue were inferred In the old family lot
in Lowell, Mass, this morning.
Mr.. John Kcarns Of West Arlington spent
yesterday In Newport
The klondike fever has ut last reached the
Quiet village OF Arlington. The assistant
foreman o. the Arlington Fire Company Is
among the number who, IL is said, are con.
templating the trip.
One Of the most dangerous places for team
sters and whe-imen is the curve at the juno.
tion Of Park aud Elmwood avenues The road
Lstwesn The track and the CURLING IL about
three feet wide and composed of large cobbie
stones making 10 impossible for even a cyclist
10 pass n car ON the corner. The track l. also
shout six inches above the roadway. thus
making u very unsafe for all traffic, especially
a. night.
The infant son OF Mary and Joseph Landry
of Dyer avenue, aged three years, was buried
from the home of HE parents NJ pm. today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
Alice Barrett Mystery is
Now Solved.
Had Taken About $4,000 From
Her Employers.
Lost the Money In Speculation and
Was Generally Extravagant.

Boston, Aug. h-The last chapter In
the mystery of the death OF Alice NJ. Bar
fott is supplied by Mr. w. q. Goldman,
her employer, In the statement that his
books show an embezZlement OF about
$1,000 The exact amount Is said to De
little more than $1,000 but that element
Of the case Is not material, except to the
Codmans The fact that about $1,000 Is
gone supplies the definite motive for the
girls act, for which the police and the
fire marshal have been hunting.
GAMBLED IN STOCKS.
A complete chain of ciroumstantial evil
dence has been forged. Ii shows that
Alice Barrett was extravngant In her ex-
penditures, that she gam bled in stocks,
that she took her employers money In
order To keep up this SPECULATION, that she
set fire to the books in order TO conceal
the defalcation, and perhaps with tho In
tention OF destroying the building In
order to do so, and that she finally shot
herself Ia order to avoid facing the dis
covery and disgrace which she supposed
threatened her.
DID NOT CARE FOR MEN.
Now that the evidence is all in. mu oh
that seemed complex becomes simple
and natural. She was girl OF strong
ambitions. She was endowed with a
lively imagination. She did net care for
men nor for marriage, at least marriage
which would pinion her TO the ordinary
duties of housewife. In one of her
letters she said she preferred to sip ner
own cup of tea alone, and only stipulated
that the tea should be OF good quality.
and that she should not be obliged to
drink ont of "a cracked cup.
Opportunity would probably have made
her a forco in the literary or social world.
Her composition was excellent Her let
ters indicate prose style which might
have developed into notable work, and
she was also clever rhymester, even
when "a school girl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
From Interfering With a
Mines Affairs.
Must Not Induce Employees to
Go on Strike.
Miners Start on a March-RaiSe OF
Pay Brings Back Workmen.

ParKersburg, W. Va. Aug. a-Upon
the application of James Sloan, Jr., OF
Baltimore, "A stockhoidsr in the Monon-
gah Coke and Coal Company, made by
order of ex-Gov. Fleming, his counsel,
Judge Jackson. In the United States
Court, has granted n sweeping Injunction
restraining Eugene V. Dehs and his
associates from In apy way interfering
with or molesting the management or
tho conducting OF property of the Monon-
gah Coal Company or its employees, either
by trespassing upon the property OF the
company or approaching thereto or in
viting its employees TO strike or interfering
In any manner whatever, either by word
or deed, In the company's affairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
MUST STOP.
Contiaued from Page 4.

Providence. This was nn instance where
the police acted promptly and with effect.
IL Is claimed that with the same integrity
the otber places OF similar nature can
be wiped out.
LACK OF PROTECTION.
In regard to another matter of lawless-
ness prominent citizen states that
there is no police protection for the resi-
dents ON Prospect street from Division
street and further south.
This Is particularly noticeable on Satur-
day nights when drunken men can be
heard shouting and brawling, and other
wise disturbing the peopfs who have re-
tired for the night During the day tho
women. at home are terrorized by the
numerous tramps who infest the place,
and often through fear the housekeepers
supply them with food. In this section Of
Pswtucketsthe amount paid annually In
taxes foots as high rs $50. 000 and is pro-
porIionately large share or the revenues
of that city.
Yhe asame condition OF affairs exists In
other parts OF the CITY, particularly near
the place commonly known as the Tin
bridge"
DRUNK AND ASLEEP.
There are other sections Of the city which
apparently are not covered bv the officers
although they may have been assigned To
do So For Instance, 10 Is only n few nights
ago that two men were seen by con-
ducfor ofsone of the electric cars which
passed through Pawtucket avenue, about
miduight lying asleep between the side-
walk and the tracks. That the men were
drunk Is beyond Ali reasonable doubt. The
conductor told the reporter that the men
were there over two hours to his knowl-
edge. and it Is probable that they remained
there until deyDreak.
Pawtucket avenue is large thorough
fare. and If the officer who covers that
heat had done his duty he could not have
fsiled to see the men. Perhaps it was too
much trouble To arrest them, vet it Is only
q short time ago that house was entered
by buf glars In that vicinity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
GORGEOUS.
Continued from Page L.

O'Noill captured the prize in this class
In the rowing boats the prizes were
awarded as follows; Lone Fisherman,
Mr.. I'D Kelley: Japanese boat, Mr. William
Burke; third TO James Pierson for an
unique display.
In the novelty class, the boat Tarran.
tella. which represented floating island,
was run by John Richardson. 1t captured
the prize.
During the water parade an incandes-
cent display of fireworks was given on all
sides and the noises OF the bursting shells,
rockets and bombs were terrific. The cost
of the flag and balloon, with the accom-
panying electrical devices to the COM
mittee, is said 10 have been $500. while
it Is also stated that those engaged In
carrying out tho contract for the commit
tee spent several hundred dollars more In
order TO insure It's success.
Every known scheme In the way OF
illumination and fire spectacular effect was
brought into play, and served to make
up picture at once fairylike, yet with
substantial and patriotic features enough
to make IL both sublime and inspiring
Much OF the success of tho illumination
may be attributed TO Mr.. A. q. Landers
who has worked increasingly 10 make IL q
success.
THE YACHT CLUB FLEET.
The New York Yacht Club fleet, which
StliDu lnto NtWpprb. UhfbDr yeSttruty
afternoon, is.one of the largest ever seen
there
~. Malcolm Forbes and the Volunteer
joined the fleet at New London last night
but the old CUP defender Is in tho cruis.
Ing, ana not TIE FHc1ng ruukz
Speaker Reed Is guest on board the
Sacbem. After her arrival yesterday
afternoon he was called uron by Con-
gresham Fitzgerald. accompanied by
John j. Caddigan of Boston and Con-
grossmen Capron and Bull Of Rhode
Island The speaker was I'm "a jolly mood.
and apparently is thoroughly enjoying
his trip.
To query rs to who won tho race, the
speaker replied with face as innocent
as IL he really believed what he was say
ing: 30. ours did, of course, but tho
newspapers will say it was some other
fellows"
Charles !. Barr of the Colonia was
ashore last night for while, and was
smiling in spite OF his defeat. "Just a
case of sailing faster, that was all. /" bo
said, when asked about the race. 1.-THE
Emerald has always hsaten Us on reoeh-
ing runs. but when 10 comes TO turning
TO windward, it's different story"
Then you are not worried about the
Goelet cupy" was asked
mot Bit he replied; I'VE stand a
good chance for it. -
Cant. Half was also ashore, and was
happy As winner should be. Ho hopes
tn give the ColoDia closo race for the
Goelet cup.
SUMMARY OF THE RACE.
The summary OF yesterdays race from
New London is as follows:
SCHOoNERS-CI4ASS r.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
SHERIFF'S SALE.

by virtue OF pn execution, No. l564l from
the District Court of the Sixth Judicial Dis.
trict, holden in Providence, within and for
the county of Providence, ON the 2ith day Of
on the 18th day of May, A. ID. 1897, returnable
TO said court, August Gath, 1897, wherein
Eugene II. Bowen Of Providence, In said
county and state, Is plaintiff, and John G.
Lewis of said county is the defendant, will be
sold at Public Auction ON the 2oth day OF
AUGUST, A. ID. 1897, at II o'clock noon, at
the Shorifs Office, In the County ourt
House, at the corner OF College and Benefit
streets, i'm said Providence, all the right. title
and interest the within-named defendant
John q. Lewis, had at the time OF the attach
ment on the original writ in the suit in which
the above-dcscribed execution was obtained
viz, April 10, A. D. 1897, at o'clock and 81
minutes y. m, In tho city Of Providence, and
described as follows:
A certain lot Of land, with all the buildings
and improvements thereon. situated in the
city and county of Providence. in the State OF
Rhode Island, on the northerly side OF Be
noyoont street, on which it measures fifty
four and 100 (54.d5) feet, bounding westerly
on land now formerly of Seth Padelford.
ON which it measures eighty-two and 2I-lO0
now or formerly OF Mary A. Richards, on
which 10 measures forty nine and 5-lO 40. 81
feet, easterly ON land now or formerly OF vii.
liam Andrews, on which 10 measures eighty
one and i.ioo tsi i5l feet, being the same
land conveyed 90 John &. Lewis 10y deed from
Elizabeth !. sherman and others, dated Oc-
tober llth, 1879, recorded in the Office OF the
Recorder Of Deeds OF said city in Deed Book
No. 902, at page Sl4, and being lot S6l on As
Levied on the 18th day OF MAY, A. ID. 1897,
NJ 10 O'Clock and 20 minutes n. m, and will
be sold 10 satisfy said execution VI sufficient.
BENJAMIN II. CHILD.
Du5thu-it Deputy sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
Decision Handed Down in
King Will Case.
Ancillary Letters Issued by
the Surrogate.
An Immense Fortune TO Be Divided
Among the Heirs.

New York, Aug. 5.-Surrogate Arnold
handed down decision this morning
IN the contest OF the will of William IL.
King. In the decision the petition OF
Eugene A. Ross, who claims 10 be a
niece OF MIR. King and who asked for let
ters Of administration. were set aside anu
anclllary letters were issued TO George
Gordon King. a nephew, and Sarah Brick
hcad, niece
William King died some little time ago
In the Butler Hospital. Providence, II. l..
About forty years ago he went to China
and there amassed a fortune variously
estimated at from so. 600. GOO 10 $50. 600,
600 After his return from China be
went 10 live In Newport. X. l., his old
home.
Kings actions after his return became
peculiar and during the last zS years oi
his life she WAS confined in priyata
sanitarium. He died last March.
During the latter years OF his life Mrs.
Ross endeavorsd through tie Rhode
Island courts TO establish her relationship
TO the tesiator After Kings death a lonp
list of alleged relatives set up their claims
To n portion or the estate.
According TO Mrs. Ross claim the man
who died In tie Butler Hospital under the
name of William Henry King was not .
relative Of George Gordon King and Sarah
X. Birckhead Her petition asserts that
the mans real name was George Gordon
and not King. Her contention rests On
tIrely upon Question of identity.
} Mrs Ross further intimated that the ties
tator was not really insane, but wa.
pip~ei In asvlums by the King family In
orde that n marriage which he contem
PLACED might be prevented.
The Rhode Island courts when the ap
plication was first made decided against
Mrs. Ross. The latter then came into the
New York courts and sought letters Of nd
ministration.
In his decision the surrogate says hs
JAILED to find that Mrs. Ross was In AM
way related to the deceased.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
KILLED HER RIVAL.
Married Woman Shoots a Woman
Found With Her Husband.

Middlesborough, KY, Aug. News
has reached here that Mrs Lee Coombs,
prominent and wealthy lady OF Clay
county, shot and killed Miss Sallie
Hooker a belle of Clay county, yesterday.
The tragedy took place at Mrs. Coombs
residence. IL appears that Mrs. Coombs
left her home. saying she would be gone
all day.
She changed her mind. however. and
returned. Upon entering her home she
found her husband and Miss Hooker in u
compromising position and the shooting
following
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05

Judge Swcotland in tho District Court
this morning announced his decision in
tho onsc of Samuel Hulmo VS.. Charles "A.
Kelly A. CO., heard by him week ago
today. The decision was for the defend.
ant for costs.
The trouble arose over n collision on
Smith street near Centredale
Huluo claimed that the driver OF
kelty's team was responsible for a smash
NJ and brought suit ~ recover S0S
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
MINERS ON THE MARCH
Marshal of COxey's Army in the
Lead Expect ReinfOrcements.

Sullivan. Ind. Aug. 5.-The miners
In the Green county field here have
started on a march for the mines in the
Southern Indiana coal flsld, 200 strong.
under the command Of jefferson Pick
nell, who was a marshal in the Coxey
army.
The men will go to Lillis and Peters
burg, where they will be Joined by about
1000 men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
TO STOP PRODUCTION.
President of the United Mine Work.
erS Will Appeal 10 WOrkmen.

Terre Haute Ind, Aug. h-President
knight of the Indiana District OF the
United Mine Workers has left for Arling-
ton, Ky, where are situated the St Ber-
nard Company's min es employing 1000
men, and from which much coal has been
shipped through Indiana for Chicago.
Ho and other organizers will try to stop
the production in kentucky.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
BOY KILLED BY A BLOW.

Fairfield, Mont. Aug. A-Frank Duren
d this place died this morning from
conclusion of the brain. caused by blow
from stick IN the hands of a playmate
about u week ago
tie Is the iiye-ycar old son Of Tax Col
loctor H. Duren
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY vir sue Of an execution, number lo76l,
issued FRO n the District Court 81 the Sixth
Judicia District. holden nj Providence. With
IA and foe the county OF Providence and state
OF Rhode Island, on May ith. A. ID. 1897, and
reiurnable Co said court August 2lth, 1891.
wherein Erying y. Knight OF Providence, in
said county and state OF Rhode Island, is
plaintiff, and Margaret Doyle % Providence.
said county and state. ~ defendant. will be
sold at Public Auction ON SATURDAY,
Angus; 18th, A -. lsg., NJ IL o'clock noon at
Court House, corner of College Fni Benefit
streets, in tie city of Providence, all the
right. title and interest that the within named
defendant had at the time of the attachment
on the original writ, viz, August 81, ls,j, at .
o'clock and 70 minutes a. IN, Ia and Co the
following described real estate, viz. The
real estate situated in said Providence on the
southerly side Of Lippitt street, devised To
me- said Eliza A. Day, In and by the will OF
my father, Peter McAdams. late ~ said
lrovi ence. deceased. and H. lot numbered iiq
on nlat numbered in the Office of tho
assessor 90 tases in said Providence. My said
interest Is the upper tenement In the house
ON the rear portion OF sald lot for and during
tho term ~ my natural lfe. with an easement
10 piss over tho unoccunici portion . snid
lot aud an individual half uart Of the lower
tennnunt iu said house. and all ~ said lot
sDnth ~ lire hfty lhOl feet sruthcrly from
the south line from Lippitt street aud pa ralle
therewith for and during the term ~ my
natural life.
Levied on this 18th day of May, lso7. NJ 10
o'clock n. m, aud will be sold To satisfy said
execution N Sufficient.
nu5thu'tt Deputy sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
THE WINNERS.

Emerald wins from Colonia by minutes
% seconds from SacDom by 80 minutes
Marguerite wins from lroquos 10y 2s'
minutes seconds. from Ariel by ~
minutes 30 seconds
Fenella wins fromGoyalia by u seconds.
Nigilant wins from Navahoo by 4
minutes 81 seconds.
Carmita wins from Sayonara Ivy l5
minutes 30 seconds, from Wasp by ~
minutes 80 seconds. from Gloriana by ~
minutes 60 seconds.
Syce wins from Uvira by "a mi.utes
is seconds. from Gossoou by 5s minutes
Is seconds, from kestrel by l hour
minute lG seconds. from Choctsw hour
. minutes ~ reronds. Nencoilor has not
been measured. tut probably finishes
second Co Syco on corracted time.
Norota wins from katonah.
IN the mixed class the lack of measure
ments prevents the certain naming Of "a
winner. but Anorite h. probably arst
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
YIELD TO A RAISE.
Increase OF 10 Per Cent Brings
Strikers Back TO Work.

Marion, ILL.,, Aug. 5.-The miners at
the mines of the Ohio and Mississippi
Valley Coal and Mining Company, VINO
struck yesterday have secured "a raise of
ton per cent per ton for digging. They
returned to work today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
WIDENED.
Continued from Page I.

introduced calling for decision on the
city fight.
PLAN FOR NEXT FALL.
If the MoNamee crowd can hold to-
gether until the fall they will call eau
cuscs, elect McGuinness delegates and
nominate tho mayor at city convention
OF their own.
The Mcclure committee will call
another set of caucuses, elect az anti Nc
Guinness delegate and then nominate
someone else.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK ?

Don't give them tpa sr coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called Grain OF a.
y deliclous and nourishing and take. the
riac. 81 coffee. Tho more (srnfn-O ron Give
The Children the more health yau distribute
hroDgn their systemA Graln-O ~ made of
fure grams, and when prrporly prepared
h-ts- like the choice grades Of coffee, but
o<ts about q ss much. AL erocors sell ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
MADE AN ASSIGNMENT.

Daniel y. Chandler, dealer In typewriters
and offee supplies az rs Westminster street,
has made an assignment TO 4. II Lincoln,
ksq. Mr.. cbandler's assets are about 500
and his Liabilities about 1900
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
FAMOUS HORSE DEAD.

Lexington, Ky, Aug. 5-Old Strath-
more. the famous stallion. has succum hed
Co the excessive heat His get have won
nearly $500, 600 siuce.he has been in the
stud.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05

Tho News Self Educator Feature Is
n valuable helper to all. Young and old
are rcaping the benefits thcrufrum
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05

Cattle 13 600
Sheep IL, coo
Heavy shipping hogs, 8 IS 600
Sept wheat puts. 744 calls, ~
Sept wheat curb 75H q
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05

MANUFACTURING cospANNa
Am Screw. 80 go $50 Men Fie -. 81 IS soy
Am. wringer 100 100 los do pia :. 100 ioss ..
do pre- 100 Ill -. b'e..... 100 le0 ....
Gorhnn Mig. 100 -. 90 Paw q. 80. so 80 80.
dc pref -. .I0i !i2 -. Pins Hs .... 40. .......
Mosler safe. 100 -. 90 pset. ies 70
do pfd ...... 100
iNsuRAHch
Equftabie.... 20 tih Prov Wash.. 80 tx ....
Merchants. 80. 90 6i
AND RIscrRrc
Mar Fiec..... 90 al .... Prov Tel so et ....
Prov Oas...... % 70 Nj ElecProtlo0 blS
do rights. -. Woon klec.. loo 80.
Paw Cas-. 90 sOx 50
MISCELLANEOUS
Con steam q Shie ...... ~ ~
Clinton Chem Is go. ....
do pf % " 49,.
Quotations MARRIED by - are for less than
eitg0. par value OF stock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05

Providence. This was nn instance where
the police acted promptly and with effect
IL Is claimed that with the same integrity
the other places OF a similar nature can
Ia w iuad out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-05
COTTON MARKET.
NO PAY FOR SMASHUp.

tai saIes ZOO MARKET closed steady,