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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08
PIERCE IN THE LEAD.
Heads the Procession in Six Day
Bicycle Race at New York.
Waller Only Short Distance Behind, Whlle
Miller Is a Close Third.

New York. Dec. s.-The errauc
"Dutchman" Waller was the leader In
the six day bicycle race at the Garden
at O'Clock a. m. today. Waller TOOK
the front place shortly after z ocloch
from Miller, passed the 1900 mark rev
minutes after half-past 4, going AT an
IS mile gait, and held this average
speed up TO 10 minutes past 8, when ne
left the track for a rest. BY O'Clock
Miller was third In the race, Fierce
having rushed him, and at O'Clock
Pierce was still getting away from
Miller and gaining on Waller while the
latter slept. Pierce was only hve miles
and a tenth behind Waller at O'CLOCK
and by 8 o'clock Pierce was once more
az the top of the string. At that time
he appeared fresh.
Albert, the long distance walker
climbed away up the list OF riders ana
| at 4 o'clock was going rapidly TOWARD
| second place. Shortly before o'cioch
he left the track and lost some OF MS
| advantage. He did wonderful WORK
but the general opinion was that Al
| hert had not sufficient strength 10 holo
| out with Pierce. 80,
| Gross. the Brooklyn man. ana bhVei
| of this city left the race last nlght, am
| PillIington and cistac were on Ior
| suspiciously long time. Pllkihston "p
| neared TO be worn out. Cistac leit
q but reappeared on the track rev
minutes after O'Clock. Waller doze
for a moment about o'clock, pu
awoke with start wobpled an
grabbed Frederick. who was riding q
his side Both fell in a heap and thei
wheels were broken. =,
Hale fel lasleep and dropped from III
wheel. He lay for moment ana ths
awoke with start. Jumping uP y
rubbed his eyes and remounteu IL
! wheel. ,,,,
stevens slipped and fell. and a nun
her of others had unimportant iai
through the night. A. Iii,
At : o'clock this Pierce was 81 mii'
behind the best record made py MIN
7 last year. o-- IL,
score at II a. M: Pierce, l2i9 mics,
r lans. Waller. 1274.5; Miller, l2'Z.t'
: bert f24S.2: stevens, l2li.4; Grllnl
4 | 115S.7; Hale, 1889; Lawson ll4l.o'h MO MO
con 1143. Nawn. 1882: Forster, lO6o.
e Schineer, 1O471; Joyeux' lols'i'
q WILLIE 1926: julius 1866
Score at II noon; Miller izso nllies
!, laps. Waller, 12S9.2; Pierce, lZSo.o;
e bert 1885,: stevens, 1881; Gimm, ll,4
h lawson. 1154.9; Aronson. 1l5o.s; ia
: I143.S: Nown, 1902; Forster. looo
Schineer 106l.7; Joyeux, 1923; Iurvfi
n IO05. Julius 99S.l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08
IMMIGRATION FILL.
Chairman Dsnfcth Decides MOI to Urge Consider
a,Iou TIL More Members Arrive.

Washington. Dec. s.-Chairman Dan-
forth of the immigration committee
after talking with house leaders says
be will not urge the immigration Dill
,r,ii more members arrive. as ~ Is telt
that the passage of the measure might
- nodangered ky having TO go TO vote
,,.i,h n small attendance. Mr.. Danforth
anticlpates a sharp contest, for IN adal
tIon 10 the questions arising when re
hin was before the senate. tne acpuls
tion Of the Philippines, fot,o w. a,io in-
a,hsr outlying territory promises 70 de-
yslop new phases of the labor ana I'M
migration subjects.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08
Picked Up BY British Steamer VsdamaTe
From Liverpool.
CATTLEMEN ARE AMONG THE SAVED


Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. S.-The Brit
ish steamer Vedamore, from LiVerpool
for Baltimore, passed in Cape Henry
last night and reported that she had on
board As of the crew of the steamer
Londonian.
The Londonian sailed from Boston on
November 10 for London, and was re-
ported by a vessel arriving at Liver
pool as having been sighted ON her
beams end and abandoned. This is the
first news OF the whereabouts OF the
crew. The Londonian has undoubted-
ly gone TO the bottom of the ocean
Nothing was said by Capt. Bartlett ot
the Vedamore to indicate the fate OF
the balance of the crew.
Rosion. Dec S.-A dispatch received
nj the office Of the F'urness Line steam
| ship company just before noon tooas
from Baltimore announced that APP
| Lee and "a Of the crew OF the steaIne'
| Londonlan We're lost, ana that 10 sul
| Vivors were rescued py INC
| steamer Vedamore.
Resides Can't. Lee. the lost include tn
| 6rst and third officers and the first an'
| third engineers.
Among the saved are % cattle men
| including the foreman, and 70 OF tn
| crow. including the second ana lourt
| officers and the second and fourth en-
This includes all the knowledge !
| noseession of the company mere cor
cerning the saved and lost.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08
MISTAKEN FOR A DEER.


waterville Me, Dec. S-Weohesu"E
night at 10 O'Clock Dell Durgin lum-
herman. died at his home at west
Forks. from the effects of a rifles bull
let penetrating his bowels sunday
,,o,.ninr when ne was fired upon Dy
Fred Gates, who mistook him for deer
from light colored clothing worn. Dur
,rin and Gates were friends, and each
man was I'm quest OF game when the
accident occurred. which IS the hrs'
fatal one i'm the Maine woods this sea
son. Dell Durgin vas - years oi1 . a,lu
,oa,.es "a wife and child. DIR. Piper
states an inquest H. unnecessary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08
DEAD in HIS STORE.
Solomon Wise Was Found Win a
Bullet Wound in His Breast.
Rank Cashier Arrested For the Shooting
Declares II Was Accidental.

Ottawa. o., Dec. s.-Solomon Wise
prominent merchant here, has peeh
found dead in his clothing store win
a bullet through his breast. The in
dications point to murder.
\. WJweller, cashier of the A. Broun
&, cos bank. was arrested on suspi-
cion and made "A confession, saying
that ne had shot Wise accidentally. nc
said that he had his revolver In ms
oyercoat and was showing wise now ne
could shoot man without tahlns h.s
s,,,n from the pocket. when the weapon
was discharged. the bullet passint
through Wise's heart. Weller pur
chased the revolver yesterday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08
RAILWAY TRlcKMEN.
Second Biennial Of the National Brotherhood
Brought 10 a Close a, Macon.

Macon. Ca, Dec. S.-The seconAi pi-
spnial session Of the Brotherhood OF
Railway Trackmen OF America when
has been in sessieH In Macon for the
nast three days adjourned yesterday
aT,e,noon. John T. Wilson was elected
grand chief foreman. This executive
Committee is composed of J. J.. craig
low. chairman: W r. McBee ;. -
Uswcs. J. \. Bangor and &c. Lambert
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08
no nor BUY A MUSIC BoN
,,,,,, You See the New stelit.

Far superior 90 all others IN "oih in ~
durability aud quality of tone. AOoNe oon'
parison with sny other music Don SSi SUI
hear II ri IIERMANN \. OCKtl's' NeW Ing
land Representative, IS Weybosse' s'tee''
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08
NO MORE BODIES.


chatham, Mass, Dec. s.-The watch-
full life savers have tound hothihs III
return for their labors since the oody
Of a sailor was found at Race Point
Yesterday morning, and they now think
they will have to wait Tor announcer
storm before they can ind any more
victims of the wrecked steamer Port
land. ,r,,,,.oa,
The body of ]. +. Piche OF Montreal,
,,,htcb was recovered yesterday VIII De
taken To Boston tomorrow ana thehce
forwarded to- Montreal. The pooy -
i'm care of the Identification protective
company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08
Train Srovtound.

syracuse n. v, Dec. Sit Is re-
ported that the Rome. Watertown ana
oedensburg train. due here from wa
,erto,yn at 3 a. m. Is snow bound De
,,,,oo, watertown and Richland. The
telegraph wires being down II IS n,pIs- ,n
s,tie to get word from the tfain,
T,,t,s from the west are y and IL
hours late on account of the blockade
al RataNaia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08

provincetwon. Mass, Dec. s--After
careful inspection OF the pody WIFI WIFI
came ashore at Race Point YESTERDAY
morning the medical examiner deciueu
thot II had been in the water a lohs
time and could not have been victim
or thn steamer Portland. The report
which preceded the arrival OF the ooos
here that IL was found To be In sood
atate of preservation was erroneous
n was so badly decomposed that Meal-
cal Examiner Davis and w. j: linen
uffe OF the state board OF charities. pc
lieve IL would be impossible 10 identliy
IL save by the clothing. Hence tne
bodv will be buried here. The descrlp- :
tIon of the body is as follows: Age ABOUT
az wears: weight. l45 pounds; red pan
danna handkerchief around the neck,
blue flannel shirt; rubber boots NO. .
| brown striped trousers
The BODY of the woman found OF
| Tuesday and thought To be Miss r.. Il
| pIimpton Of Portland, has been posi
/ tively identified az that OF Miss Plimp
ton. She was we'll known ih fort'ano
where she had been teacher In th
| school for the deaf.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08
rar,huuats Shock In California.

Oakland. Cal. Dec. San earthquake
.hoc,, was felt about o'clock yesterday
evening. 1t was severe enough 10
,,,,ss br,ck and stone buildings to sway
ena 70 break some glassware. NO rS"i
damage IL reported.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08
ELECTRIC MOTORS
For Sale at a Bargain

oxr 90 MORSE rrwER. no Volts.
oSE HORSE POwEk. 800 NoL'. NoLhs.
These Motors are in nrst class conulii
aud ready 90 run They viii be disposea W ..
NJ prices that will insure speedy Sa'' wv
. seen AT - EXCHANGE PLACE 80
a. For prire- call or address No. o hA
CHANGE PLAtE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08

Los Angeles, CAL. Dec. s.--4hs care
-. handling OF lighted nIAtcn ~ m
sr,n,ove an, OF the standard OIL con'pe1y
..,,..d q flrc Yesterday which dsstroyse
,snsv' ,ss s",r = psny:s an works IN Easf EoyS3-
ssles. Loss sioo.oos,> With no IN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08
hnhson Promoted.

Washington. Dec. S.--The president
today promoted Assistant Naval Con-
structor Richmond y. Hobson to DC a
naval constructor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo ouinine Tapists.
All druggists refund the money IL ~
fails TO cure. Csc. Tine genuine mas Ia
Il. O. on eacn tablet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08
REMOVAL NOTICE.


PROVIDENCE. n. l., Dee ISL ls's'
We have this day moved our once 10 'he
psnigsn Building, 10 EYBossEr street.
Rooms Nos 81, ak and S!3.
Very truly yours.
49,, UpSRY W. COOKE 60.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08
DESERTED BY
her HUSBAND.
Charge Made by Mrs. Bates
In Her Petition For Divorce.
COURT GRANTED A DECREE.
| Mrs. Vine Accused Husband Of Non-Support
and Of Cruelty Beating Her.
! WERE MARRIED ONLY FIVE WEEKS.
| Then Mrs. Peru Deserted Her Husband With tht
Remark That She Could do Beiter'--Mrs.
Qulnns Story Of III Treatment.
WERE MARRIED ONLY FIVE WEEKS.

Judge ItoBefS tOudy uisPoSe" y"
number Of uncontested petitions for d.
vorce, and q few of the cases were
heard on oral testimony. Tomorrow is
the last day for the hearing. OF this class
of cases for few months.
Cora Nj. Bates said, in support OF her
petition, that for the last three years
her husband, ii. Prelate Nj. Bates
pattern maker, had done little Tor her
support. and during the past year ana
a half nothing at all. He came nome
drunk one night, took a few thinBs'
went out without saying a word ana
has since failed TO return. Had she not
had a little property of her own, Mrs
Bates said she and her children woulu
have starved. A daughter OF Mrs'
Rates was q witness, and she was
granted a divorce. Walter III. Barney
was attorney for the petitioner.
For a long time, Mrs. Sarah Vine tolo
Judge Rogers. she had been forced to
support herself and her five children
Her ,usband, George II. Vine, ana sht
were married in Manchester, Engl lahu
Ne treated her very cruelty at times
and a wear ago last June he cut hei
| face and blackened her eye and threat
ened he would kick her and her foul
| children out. A 14-year-old son OF IN
! petitioner and the respondent tes.ii,S'
| the latter had thrown kni1e az III
| wife and several times threw oisne
| on the floor for the purpose OF preahiil
| ,barn The boy saw his father strlk
| his mother in June, 1897. MIS-; III III
,sss Granted a divorce and awarded TN
custody of her children. John M Bren
nan was her attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08

Drink Fraser Bros orient Male6erry OF
fee Dclectabie AMI iragrsnl-'-'' 'o ''''
eli
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08

,ut.nf Machinery. Portraits, building, etc.
The 4. \. RYDER CO. a. Washington
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08

Ntargaret Quinn testified that her
,,nshand christopher Quinn, hau slhce
their marriage contributed hotn,ns w
~. sunnort or that OF her chiidreh.
,rhroe months after her marriage heI
hushand. she said, began 10 drink very
,aa.,,lv He had once knocked her
Sou,n with a blow from his flst' tneii
,,icLad her and standing over her VIII VIZ,
N LniSe threatened to kill her she
or,amed for help. and nelghbor caihe
a., Mrs. Quinn. as the result OF TINS as
lie 10 was at the Rhode Island iiospi-
81 from June 2Sth, 1896. TO OCTOBER vi
the same year. A.. ouinn's
,ascuo on this occasion, testlleu wi
Quinn kicked her out. put slle s"a'.s ~
otbar neighbors TO her assistdiNS CIV
! cuirn's battle was stopped.
Ird0e Rogers told John /. toN' coui
,ay for Mrs. Quinn, he might take M
| dacree on the charges of extreme cruel
! -, continued drunkenness anu non
| support. -, ,t,o ,o,loviny
Ida NJ Howard VS. Waldo T., Howard
>-,,'Ns,,n,,ort Granted. X. r.. Lyman
and s. Sh.aphman for petitioner;
conhia Doull vs.. Augustus boul
on,support and continued druhkeI
ness Granted. Il. l.. Dennis TOT pe''
Mary Ann Lotus vs. Matthew boi
,us Desertion. Granted. a. 10 ra'
'o I,,iza n Hadfield W.. William g, hae
Geld Extreme cruelty. Granted
II Lincoln for petitioner
continued on Page I"o'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-08

After being married to him fye weeks
charles c. Perry testified his wire ha.e
Adelaide Perry. left him In chicago
1870, sbe could do better. The deser-
G ton - Was during the Worlds Fair; but
the marriage took place in New nork' ssnr
MIR. Perry going west as ,. carvassu, x,'en;
About two years ago Mrs. Perry Wen'
20 New York and had her husband ar
rested for non-support, but the coar.
in New York promptly DISCHARGED nm
after hearing his story. Today Juase
peoars cave him divorce on the
ground of desertion. o, a,,i-
THAT 10 is lucky number was eyi, VI
denced in two cases tried touas. "a
one case a woman's second huspanu
left her in England in 1885, promisins
80 send for her. She furnished the
money for a trip here and she gSt ,,,snd ond
letter from him, in which he adviseu
,..o. 90 come. The daughter OF the
PETITIONER, by former marriage. testl,
ga that respondent beat her mother
| and otherwise used her cruelty
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-11
FOES OF THE
 CIVIL SERVICE
 ARE HEARD Opponents of the Law Engage in the
 Debate. Nine of Eleven Speakers in the House Against
 the System. An Effort Will Be Made to Shut Off Further Argu-
 ment.
PLAIN LANGUAGE USED.
Sulloway Says the Law Was Con- ceived in Iniquity, Born in Infarny
 and Administered in Cowardice.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House, Washington, Jan. 10.


 Washington, Jan. 10.
 The opponents of the civil service law had much the best of the debate in the House to-day so far as the number of those engaged in it were concerned. Nine of the eleven speak CTS were of the opposition. The friends of the law are very anxious to shut off further debate, and in this will have the cooperation of Speaker Reed and the Rules Committee. MT. Moody, who has charge of the bill gave notice that he would test the sense of the House tomorrow on a motion to close debate. The opposi- tion immediately sent word to all in their ranks to be on hand, and they say they will have no difficulty in de- feating the motion.
 The attendance in the House was light to-day, but the galleries were well filled. The civil service debate was resumed, and Cooney D) of Mis- souri took the floor. He opposed the whole civil service reform idea, which he denounced as a cheat and a mar row Swindle. A civil pension list and office holding class, he argued were logical and inevitable if it was to be continued.
 DOrr tR.) or west Virginia followed with set speech in opposition to the law.
 Cox CD.) of Tennessee said he was so utterly opposed to civil service reform that he would vote to strike out the appropriation for the committee and for the repeal of the law.
 Little (D) of Arkansas antagonized the principle, theory and practice of the law.
 Brumm (R.) of Pennsylvania also op- posed the reform system" He doubt ed, he said. whether the President of the United States, members of the Su- preme Court, Senate or House could pass some of the civil service exami- nations. He defended what was known as the political pull" which he said ought to be cultivated. Every young man should have such influence, and if he did not have it, 1t was the best evidence that he was unworthy of political privileges. He was ready to vote for the repeal of the law.
 Mccall (R.) of Massachusetts was the first speaker to-day to defend the mer- it system. In reply to the criticisms of some of the opponents of the system, he raised a laugh at the expense of Grosvenor, who, according to his (McCall's) calculations, wanted over 1l5 per cent of the offices exempted from the operation of the civil service law. Cowherd (D.) of Missouri called at tention to some alleged violations of the civil service law in his district. He said that it is inconsistent for the Pres
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-11
WfLL PLANT SUGAR BEETS
 W THE PLACE OF GRAIN.

CHICO, Cal, Jan. 10.-Report has become current here, and it is from good authority, that the renters or the Walsh and Finnell ranches in Glenn County have been instructed not 10 summer -fallow any lands this coming year. There were no explanations given, but those who have kept abreast with the times expect great realiZa- tions in the near future for Butte, Co- lusa and Glenn counties, A few weeks ago Eastern capitalists secured bonds on some of the best lands of several Jf the largest ranches in these counties and intend erecting sugar factories this coming season. This is why there will be no grain raised on these particular lands the coming year, but 1nSteao beets will be planted and cultivated This will lead to the growing of thou sands of acres of beets, as 1t has been shown by tests that the land around Chico is particularly adapted to beet culture.
 EVANSVILLE, Jan. 10 The Marys- vile Improvement Association has 1n- vited the farmers of this section to meet with them next "Wednesday eveH- ing for the purpose of considering proposition submitted by tha Califol mia Beet Sugar and Refinery Company If San Fl F1anCiscO, who agree to pay S4 per ton for beets containing l5 per cent Cf sugar to the weight of the beet, in ad- dition to which a premium of 25 cents Der ton is to be paid for each and every full deel co of sugar above 15 per cent, making the contract price fer bectS cor tain;ne 19 per cent of sugar Sa per ton. AS yet no land in YuDa County has been planted to sugar heets.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-11

ident to play to the grand stand with support of the law while his subordi- mates were entertaining the bleachers bv turning the rascals out
 Subway (R.) of New Hampshire proudly proclaimed himself spoilsman without any mental reservation. The ceived in iniquity, born in infamy and administered in cowardice and by Democrats. He believed the Govern ment belonged to it's friends. Sullo- ways remarks were very picturesque, and kept the anti-reformers in con- tinuous roar of approval.
 After some further remarks by Park CT (R.) of New Jersey. in defense of the law. and Low of New York, in ia vor of a modification of the law, the debate closed for the day.
 Moody (R) of Massachusetts, In charge of the bill, gave notice that to- morrow he would make a motion to close the debate. Much opposition was manifested but no test was made.
 At 5 o'clock the House adjourned.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-11
ROCKVILLE FOR THE
 CHINESE MISSION Probability That the Presen, Minister to Greece Will
 Be Chosen. The Transfer Would Be Aoreeable tf Both Himself and Charles
 Page Bryan.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

Special Dispatch to The Call.
 CHICAGO, Jan. 10-A Washington special says: Assistant Secretary of State Day this afternoon telephoned the Senate, asking that Charles Page Bryan'S nomination for the Chinese mission be not taken up for considera- tion for several days. No explanation is given for this request, but it is in line with developments at the White House for week. President McKinley has made several efforts to transfer a more experienced Minister to China and to find a safer berth for Bryan and it is said he still hopes to be able to do this.
 He began with Minister Newell at The Hague, but he dld not desire to make the change. He also considered Minister Conger, now in Brazil, but he found that not practicable. Last week there was strong pressure made for the transfer of Minister Rockhill from Greece, and it it is reported on high authority that the President is serious ly considering this transfer. It would be acceptable to both Rockhill and Bryan, for while Rockhill sought the mission to China, Bryan wanted to go to Greece, if he could not get the Netherlands.
 Rockhill has qualifications for the Chinese mission possessed by few Americans. He spent some years in Picking as first secretary of legation. and spoke the Chinese language He also spent some time in travelling in the East studying Oriental questions and people and has written much on these subjects. His experience in the State Department is considered a great ad- vantage and he has the confidence of Secretary Sherman.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-11
MANY ENTRIES FOR THE FUTURfTy. J 8. Haggin Leads AH Other Hominator.
 With f96 Horses

NEW YORK, Jan. 10.-In all 923 nomi- nations have been made to the Futurity stake, which will be decided on course of Coney Island Jockey Club in 1900. J. B. Haggin, the aged millionaire and breeder leads all nomnators with the un- usually large number of 196 entries. Mill ton Young is second with sixty-seven nominations, the Belle Meade Stud has forty-four and August Belmont thirty three. James R. Keene, who will be rep resented by large and powerful stable in England next year, is well represented. w OBrien Macdonough of California is also in the list
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-11
Took Poison While Demented

Mrs. Mary Duffy, a widow 24 years old, living with her mother at 3211a Broadway, committed suicide last evening by talk ing a dose of carbolic acid. Her brother, Joseph Brown, found her unconscious in her room and had her taken to the liar bor Receiving Hospital where she died. Mir Brown says that his sister was out of her head when she took the poison.