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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
ASLEEP I'm
THE STREET
Pyper AWOke % Find
He Had Been Robbed.
HE DRANK in A SALOON.
While Insensible From LIQUOR His
: Money Was Taken.
POLICE DOUBTED HIS STORY.
POLICE DOUBTED HIS STORY.

At about ; o'clock this morning a man
whose attire indicated that he was pos
sessed of means was seen lying on the
sidewalk near Burgess square appar-
emily intoxicated. Daylight was just
breaking, and men began to appear on
the street. Many viewed the PROSTATE
man as they passed and finally one
came along and awoke him.
The man looked about him in a dazed
sort of way and got upon his feet and
thanked the one who awoke him. The
effects of his debauch had not passed
off, however, and he staggered some as
he essayed to walk. The man who
awoke him then passed along and with
his departure the man standing on the
sidewalk discovered that he had been
robbed and was minus money and sew
eral articles OF value.
The realization of this brought him
10 his senses and he went in search of
a policeman TO report the case. During
his search he was met by "a News man,
TO whom he told the following story:
My name is John Pyper and my ma
tive place is in Holyrod, Scotland. Sew
eral years ago / came to this country
and settled in Emmetsburg, la, where
l got married and acquired much prop
erty, both there and in Old Point Com
fort Va. About a year and a half ago
l went back TO Scotland with the in
tention of remaining there for the rest
of my life. My wife wanted to return,
however, and about three weeks ago we
came over and went to Old Point Com
fort Thursday night i left her there
and came to Providence In search of
A nCf mo ND int Id q
unsuccessful to continue my trip to
other New England points.
L don't Know what time i arrived
here, but IL was about dark, and after
getting supper at restaurant / went
TO a theatre, where the play was called,
l remember. THE Burglar"
After coming out went into a saloon.
L kept drinking and conversed with
many persons, and l finally became in
sensible, and the next that / knew was
when l awoke on the sidewalk. | felt
for my money and found that $40 which
i had carried in my inside vest pocket
was missing. and also s13 or $14 from
my trousers pocket. A scarf pin. which
was to me very valuable IL being a
fac simile OF the coat of arms of Edin-
burgh-a deer's head with a cross be-
tween the antlers-and which had been
left me by dead relative. were also
missing. as was also a diary contain
ing addresses, etc.
Mr.. Pyper was much grieved at his
loss. While in conversation he was
searching in his pockets. and finally
produced a gold jubilee coin. valued at
$40. This was in a small leather re-
ceptacle which had been overlooked by
the robber
Mr.. Pyper went to police headquar-
ters and reported the case and was later
seen by the reporter TO whom he stated
that the police did not take any stock
in his story, because of n smell of liquor
which he still retained, and he was
piloted to a telegraph office. where he
telegraphed TO a bank i'm Virginia for
funds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
COM MISSION AT WORK.
Americans Considering Propositions
Made by Sp lniards.
Full Stress Will Come When Philip
pine Question is Reached.

Paris, oct. S.--The United States
peace commission began their usual
three hours session at 10 O'Clock this
morning. They are understood to have
taken into consideration suggestions
and counter propositions from the
Spaniards. of which the Americans now
have enough To engage their attention
at the daily session. Ii may be re-
garded as quite likely that the Span
iards have already outlined their ap-
parent expectations and that they are
beyond the line of possible acquiescence
by the Americans.
understand or believe the Americans
may have at the outset set forth their
requirements aud that they are des-
tined TO remain virtually unchanged by
hnesse or counter diplomacy.
While the Philippines have not yet
been reached in the deliberations, this
question is doubtless relatively not far
distant and at that point is likely to
come the full stress of the diplomatic
controversy.
President Faure, through the United
ter. today invited the American COM
mission TO visit the Long Champs
course on Sunday. in order to witness
the race for the Prix Municipal. The
Americans, through the ambassador.
thanked the president. but declined
his invitation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
WHY HE WAS DROPPED
Reason For Belm0nl's Failure to
Get Nomination.
rammany Discovered H. Was Office
Holder 10 Newport.

New York, Oct. Solver Belmont
was practically slated 20 be the nomi-
nee OF Tammany Hall for congress in
the Fifteenth district. That he was not
honored with the candidacy was due
to the discovery that the Republicans
could attack him as Col. Roosevelt was
attacked on the ground of Ineligible
ity.
Mr.. Belmont is an officer holder in
Newport, having been appointed by the
mayor OF that city a park commission
er. IL therefore could be alleged, and
with abundant proof, the democratic
leaders declared. that he is not a resi-
dent OF the state OF New York. al
though he has his residence on Long
Island the greater part OF the year.
Mr.. Belmont was urged on Mr.. Cro-
ker. Mr.. Carroll and the other Tam
many leaders as strong candidate
who had splendid prospects Of carrying
the district. He called on Mr.. Croker
several times before the state conven-
ton, and then went TO Syracuse with
the Tammany delegation. In that city
he was practically assured that his
name would be put on the slate.
1t was after the return to New York
OF the delegation that the discovery
was made that Mr.. Belmont was
Rhode Island office holder. He declar-
ed that the holding Of the office of park
commissioner i'm Newport did not es-
tablish his residence there. The office,
he stated, was given TO him as an hons
on, because he was a large property
owner in Newport and took a great in
terest in matters that concerned the
beauty Of the city.
He was told, however, that while IL
was undoubtedly true that he had his
residence in Hampstead, l.. L., the fact
that he mad accepted office i'm Newport
was enough 10 destroy his value as a
candidate. The Republicans would use
the argument against him and Tam
many could not afford to place a con-
gressional opportunity in jeopardy.
And so Jacob Rupert Jr., was named
for the place that had been chosen for
Mr.. Belmont.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
SIX NEW CASES.
Yellow Fever Continues to Spread at
Jackson, Miss.

Jackson, Miss, Oct. S.-Six new cases
of yellow fever developed in Jackson
yesterday. three whites and three ne
groes. There were no deaths and none
of the cases is considered critical. Sew
eral suspicious cases are under sur
veillance. People continue 20 leave the
city and more Of the business houses
are closing. The spread of the disease
over the state continues. the city of
Natchez being the last place Co develop
the disease. An unofficial telegram
from there announces that DIR. Dunn.
state inspector. has found two cases OF
genuine yellow fever.
The Madison report gives three for
yesterday and four Thursday. Ed
wards has one case and death. Harri-
son reports two new cases and Fayette
two. Starkville reports one new case.
There is a demand for immune nurses
at the various affected points.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
THREAT OF TIE POWERS.
IL Has irritated the Turks Who Hope
For Russia's Help.

Constantinople, Oct S.--The ultima
tum OF the Powers to Turkey on the
subject of evacuation OF the island OF
Crete by the Turkish troops. declared
that should the Sultan refuse to yield
he viii lose his sovereign rights in
Crete. This has irritated Turkish cir
cles. They call the action of the Pow
ers unjust and hope Is entertained that
Russia will decline TO cooperate with
the other powers, i'm which case. II is
believed, the latter will not resort to
extremities. In diplomatic circles COM
ment has been excited by the fact that
the censor permitted the newspapers
here to reproduce the dispatch I'm which
Russia, replying to Great Britain. de-
clared she was opposed to violent
measures and would protest before
hand against their employment. This
is believed 20 BE- an attempt to make
Great Britain alone responsible for any
coercion.
Canea. oct. S-Many Christians. Mus
suImans and Jews are leaving the ISL
and. All the steamers are crowded and
members OF the different Roman Cath
Ollie orders have removed their Naiua-
bles 10 places OF safety.
Influential Mussuimans however. as
sert tha. trouble is improbable az the
population is cowed by the Sultan's
consent to the Departure OF he troops.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
MOORE FINED.
He Was Also Put Under Bonds to
Keep The Peace.
Other Minor Criminal Cases Disposed Of
by Judge Sweetlard.

The docket in the Sixth district
court this morning was a good sized
one for Saturday. although the cases
were not of a very important nature.
Thomas Moore, member of the
gang alleged to have assaulted John
McNerney at Washington bridge, Sun
day night last, was arraigned and
pleaded guilty. He was fined $40 and
costs and placed in 5000 bonds to keep
the peace.
The case against Ellen MCGEE for
ordinances, was on request continued
until October 2lst.
Arthur Gormley pleaded not guilty to
charge of cruelty to "A horse by fail
ing TO give IL sufficient food. which was
preferred by Agent Smith and he was
held i'm 5000 bonds for trial October Ia.
James McGuckin. a common drunk
ard, was sent to the state workhouse
for six months.
John Gallon another common drunk
ard. well known in the Olneyville dis
trict, was sent out to the same insti-
tuition for eighteen months.
James Sullivan TO n charge of as
saulting John Il. Powers pleaded not
guilty and was held for trial October
11th. i'm 5000 bonds.
Peter Burns pleaded guilty TO as
saulting Mary Corbisro and was sent
to the county Jail for 90 days.
Giovanni Ricciteioi- charged with an
assault on Peitro Purcentini pleaded
guilty and was fined $50 and costs.
In the juvenile section, Lawrence
Walsh, aged Ia. who was arrested yes
terday by Detective Cannon. charged
with the theft OF a bicycle from Will
liam Smith. in August last, was ar
rajgned and pleading guilty. was bound
over to the grand jury in the sum Of
so0O
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
WILL BE ARRESTED AGAIN.
Warrant Charging Murder to BE Issued
For Mrs. Botkin.

San Francisco. oct SIN spite OF
everything that has been said to the
contrary, another warrant will be is
sued for the arrest of Mrs. Botlxin for
the rttr4cr- of Mrs. John Il. Dunning
and Mrs. Deane. and she may be ex-
tradited and tried in Delaware.
II was said yesterday that Gov. Budd
had decided not to issue a warrant for
eXtradition papers and il seemed then
that the suspected woman would not
be sent east for trial. But this seems
to have been a mistake. Chief OF Police
Lees says that he would certainly sign
the warrant upon which the eXtradition
papers Will be granted. He says that
the warrant will be issued on Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
TO ISSUE MORE STOCK.
Important Action Taken by Narra-
gansstt Electric Lighting Co.
Stockholders Vote In Favor of Convertible
Deb:nturs Certificates For Increase.

special meeting of the stockholders
of the Narragansett Electric Lighting
company was held at noon today in the
Offices of the company on Weybosset
street, and it was one of the largest
meetings in the history of the corpora
ton, fully SO per cent OF the stock be-
ing represented.
The meeting was called for the pur-
pose of considering and acting upon the
acceptance OF the amendment to the
charter or the corporation, passed by
the general assembly at the last May
session, whereby the capital stock was
increased from $2,000,000 to $4,000 900.
The capital up TO this time has been
S2,OOO'OOO, OF which 81 200 900 was out.
The stockholders voted unanimously to
accept the amendment.
The second proposition submitted TO
the stockholders at todays meeting was
one To authorize an increase OF the
capital stock Of the corporation, and to
consider and prescribe the method by
which the capital stock shall be paid
for, including the issue OF convertible
debenture certificates for the whole or
any part of such proposed increase.
This was also voted upon faYorably
and the corporation will issue $500, 900
more stock. bringing the total amount
OF stock up 10 $4,000 900, leaving the
other $4,000, 900 TO be issued at any time
that il may be deemed advisable TO do
so. Every stockholder who has two
shares Of stock will have a right TO sub
scribe for convertible debenture bond
of $50
The third and last proposition. which
was also favorably acted upon, au-
thorized the directors OF this corpora
tion from time TO time 20 purchase
rights and properties by them deemed
proper or necessary for the company to
acquire. and make payments for the
same by the issue by them of the cap
ital stock of the corporation within the
authorized amount Of capital.
There being no further business. the
meeting was then declared adjourned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
BROWN UNIVERSITY.
Freshmen Are Now Wearing Fraternity
Pledge Ribbors.

The pledge ribbons OF the different
fraternities of Brown university made
their appearance this morning. The
freshmen who are pledged TO join some
one of the fraternities are now wearing
q small bow. made by tying two rib
bons Of the fraternity colors together.
on the right lapel of their coats. Since
college opened. the fraternties have
held rush meetings, social gatherings of
the men and a few invited freshmen.
Those men who have seemed desirable
have been invited TO join some frater-
nifty. The men who accepted the i'm
vitation will now wear the ribbons until
they are initiated. which will probably
be within the next two weeks. During
this time the people OF the city OF
Providence need not be surprised at
some of the sights" they may happen
To see upon the street.
I'm order 60 impress upon the thought
less newcomer the importance OF the
step which he is about 60 take. difficult
tasks are set for him To perform. such
as wearing "A gunnysack down Wey-
bossct street. or taking off his hat TO
every lady on Westminster street. or
pulling a doll carriage over the slip
PeFy- -paxemenis- -nf Market SQUARE
Some OF the young ladies who live in
the city will also probably assist I'm
making an impression on the mind Of
the ambitious student. lie may be
taken 90 the homes Of some of the hos
pitable residents ~ Providence and
asked 10 sing. dance or go through
other gymnastic exercises for the
amusement Of the assembled audience.
After these short prcliminaries ne will
be initiated into the inviolable mys-
teries of the shrines Of tho Greek letter
society.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
Arrived From Manila.

San Francisco. oct. S.-The trans
port Ohio. which left Manila on the
same day as the Valencia. has arrived
but owing TO quarantine regulations no
mail matter could be landed until this
morning. The Valencia left Manila a
few days after the departure Of the
China. She reports that nothing cf inn
portance had happened iff-tif--- 'iiiif--
pines up 60 the time OF her sailing Sew
eral cases of malarial fever and typhoid
had developed The sickness was at
tributed To bad water supply.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
WANTS REDRESS.
Ex-Queen LII VIII Try to Get It at
Washington.

Victoria, B. c., Oct. S.-The steamer
Warrimoo has arrived here from Au-
strala via Honolulu. Hawaiian advices
say that eX-Queen Liliouokalani will
visit Washington soon, for the purpose
OF seeking financial redress for annex
alton.
l.. 5. s. Philadelphia left Honolulu for
San Francisco Sept. 20 with Admiral
Miller on board.
A report from the Solomon Islands
SAYS the British warships Goldhnch
and Mohawk have seized number OF
South Sea islands. 4 number of French
prisoners are reported TO have escaped
on a schooner from the penal colony of
New Caledonia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
Preliminary Injunction Granted

Judge Rogers today granted pre-
liminary injunction restraining Sheriff
Edward q. Crandal If Washington
county from proceeding further than
by adjournment with the sale OF GER
tain property under execution i'm the
case Of George n. Burdick. admins
traitor, VS. Noyes +. Kenyon and Harris
L. Chapman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
FIRE AT ATLANTIC CITY.
Property Valued at 100000 De-
stroyed Early Today.

Atlantic City. n. j., oct. Sire
which originated i'm Ripple and Nc
Cams bath house this morning de-
stroyed 20 buildings and caused loss
of $i0O 900. The big Palace hotel. sever
al stores and houses were among the
buildings destroyed and every building
on one side OF Tennessee avenue and on
both sides OF Ocean avenue were burn
ed TO the ground
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
Sick From San Juan.

New York. oct. S.--The United States
hospital ship Solace arrived this morn
ing from San Juan. She brought 10
sick seamen from the various United
States warships i3 sick and convales-
cent soldiers. and men belonging to
the Merritt and Chapman Derrick and
Wrecking Company. After inspection
at quarantine she anchored off Tomp-
L
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
Lectures on Spain.

Rev James G.. vose. d. D., pastor of
the Beneficent Congregational church,
will begin a series of lectures on Spain,
i'm relation To the government Of her
colonies tomorrow evening. The spe-
cial musical services at the same church
Will be also resumed tomorrow evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
LEATHER FIRM ASSIGNS
Hickman, B!sseli a. Co Of Boston In
Financial - mcultics.

Boston, oct. S.-The leather firm OF
Hickman, Bissell & Company OF this
city assigned today to George w Brown
OF the firm of Bullivant. Brown
q Fiske of this city. The firm
has been dealing largely i'm hides
They have been doing a business OF be-
tween $500. 900 and S750.000 year. The
amount Of assets and liabilities are
not yet made public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
Judgment For Plaintiff.

Judgment for the plaintiff for siS2
debt and costs was given I'm the case
of Michael Buckley vs. Michael Sulli-
van. and in the case of Dina Gagnon
vs. J. u. Morrill, judgment was given
for the plaintiff for S6i.55.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
Law Declared Constitutional.

Frankfort. Ky. oct. S.-Thc Ken
lucky court Of appeals has rendered a
decision holding constitutional the
Kentucky statute reauiring railroads
60 provide separate coaches for ne
groes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
Strikers Returning 10 Work.

Paris. oct s.-The situation is i'm
proving siis morning. Some of the
strikers are returning TO work at the
exposition grounds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
Minister Nominated For Congress

Springfield Mass, oct. S.-Rev. Rob
ert T.. Bsbee, pastor Of the Methodist
Episcopal church OF Chicopee. was to-
day nominated for congress bv the
Democrats Of the second congressional
district.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08

Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets
All druggists refund the money III Il
falls 60 cure. Csc. The genuine has l..
II. q. on each tablet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08

Il one cent. An inquire o. Ia prices. etc, ~
Designing Engraving. Ilecirutyping or
Printing addressed 10 The J Ryder Co, A.
Washing gton, may save YOU dollars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
zee tho n,tflesht. Montromerr.

steamer Baltimore will leave foot Of unv
street every % minutes 60 take visitors 20 the
baftieship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
JOHN SHEPARD, JR.,
BANKER.
A Chance for the BOYS and GIRLS.
Every Child has Money here now
waiting to be placed to his credit.

1t you want to have your child learn
thrifty habits-teaeh him the value of
money no better way than to give him
Bank Book-H you will bring him to our
store We will give him a deposit book
with first deposit entered therein of ten
eents-he can then make future deposits of
any amount from sc. to $1,000 at any
time, upon which we will pay him interest
at the rate OF per cent. per annum.
The entire deposit can be withdrawn
without notice If desired. No conditions
whatever attached. The child having the
largest amount to his credit on December IS,
1898, will be presented with $1,000 in Gold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08
TO BREAK
DEADLOCK
Another Attempt Will Be
Made on Monday.
CITY COUNCIL TO MEET.
Employees Must Wait For Wages
Til Settlement is Made.
CONTRACT TO BE AWARDED.

Another attempt is to be made on
Monday to straighten out the financial
muddle in city affairs by the appro-
priation bill. Mayor Baker has called
special meetings of both branches of
the city council for Monday next at II
O'clock. and there is nope that some
compromise will be reached which will
enable those who so sorely need their
salaries to draw them without much
further delay.
In the city treasurer's department
this morning Cashier Tillottson did not
have the usual payments to make. for
there was no money available To pay
bills or salaries 4 few bills due Johns
ton teachers for last May were made.
but the others will have TO wait for at
least a few days more before they can
draw any money.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-08

The lowest bidder for the construc-
tion of the storm sewer in Brayton ave-
nue. and across the land of the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Rail-
road company. from West Exchange
street tc Harris avenue. and for the
storm sewer in Gaspee and West EX-
change streets, from Sabin street TO the
Wconasquatucket river is Fred T..
Shaw, but the awarding of the contract
has been delayed TO wait for the deed Of
right of way from the Consolidated
road, which will authorize the city to
cross the company's tracks. This deed
is expected by Commissioner of Public
Works Smith in a few days. and then
the contract for the construction OF the
sewers will be awarded to Mr.. Shaw.