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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
BROWN FRESHMEN.
Entering Class Now Numbers $50
Members.
Fifty Students Reglst r,i at Pembroke
Hall-College Mics.

The entering class OF Brown univer-
sity numbers ESQ. an increase of nearly
100 over last year, and this does not in
clude the number of specials. When
the complete list is made out 1t will
show about $50 new students at Brown
this year. OF the freshmen, 230 are new
and so are registered at Pembroke hall.
New students keep coming in. so that
the exact number will not be known
till the directory is issued.
The dormitories were never before
80 well filled. and rooms are harder
than ever to find. Everything points to
a most prosperous year. The Croker
boys of New York have not returned,
but there are many new candidates for
places on the team. so that their posi-
tions will be flied without much trou-
bic.
The two tennis courts at Pembroke
hall are to be marked out at once, and
the young ladies Will soon be playing
on them.
The prospects for successful mu-
sicaf=s season at Brown are unusually
bright this year. Manager c.. r. Cong
don. Jr., of the Glee. Banjo and Man.
dolin clubs. has issued call for all
candidates to leave their names at No.
81 University hall Men are wanted
who sing or who play either banjo. ban
Jeaurine. guitar. mandolin, cello, flute
or violin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
POLICE MUCH
DISTURBED
They Found That Window
Had Been Forced
in DIR. GUILFoRD's HOUSE.
Latest Developments in the Yellow
Mill Pond Murder Case
PLUMB WILL SOON BE RELEASED

Bridgeport. Conn. Sept 23.-The work
which is being done by the police today
In their efforts to trace the murderers
of Miss Emma Gill, the Yellow Mill
Pond murder mystery victim. is being
carried on very quietly, and during the
aware, very little was accomplished.
The police officials were evidently
very greatly disturbed this morning
and an investigation proved that the
cause OF their trouble centred about the
early morning discovery that one of the
windows in the house are vacated by DIR
Nancy Guilford had been opened. While
the detectives refused to admit IL, IL is
whispered that they fear that some one
entered the Guilford residence during
the night and performed the errand
which may have been entrusted to Or.
as he was about to enter the house yes
terday morning.
The really interesting development of
the morning was to be found in the
statement of Supt. Birmingham, TO the
effect that Charles A. Plumb, one of
those under arrest. will probably be
released today. Plumb. however, 1t is
added, will be an important witness
later on.
The detectives are at work in STRAIT
ford today in an effort to trace the
movements OF Miss Gill during her So
journ there. The authorities this
morning issued a permit for the re-
moval OF the remains to Southington.
and the arrangements having been
made. the dismembered corpse will be
taken up the state later
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
CLEARING THE
MANILA HARBOR

San Francisco, Sept 23--An Asso-
ciated Press correspondent. writing
from Manila, under date OF August 30.
says:
The work OF setting the wheels of
business in the harbor of Manila in
motion has been intrusted to Capt.
Henry Glass Of the II. s S. Charles
town. One of his first duties was that
of taking an inventory Of all the ship
ping that fell into Admiral Dewey
hands on the 18th inst. This includes
everything afioat, either on the bay or
river, which means ssradips of 40 miles,
and its value Is about $1.500.000.
To aid Capt. Glass and Lieut..
Braunersrauther In the work five offi-
GERS were detailed from Admiral
Deweys fleet. Ensign Moffett has been
busy with guncotton and dynamite
blowing up the wrecks that were sunk
in the Passig river and the outer har-
Dor. and of the 20 or. 80 wrecks In the
river nearly all have been destroyed. so
that ships drawing Is feet of water
may now enter and come to the
wharves. Liet. Mcmillan, late of the
San Francisco photographic Office. Is
i'm charge of the weather bureau, buoys
and lights and the photography OF the
harbor generally. N.
The shipping in the river is under
Lieut.. Marcus Miller. and Lieut.. NJ F..
Wall is the boarding and berthing off,
Ger. Lieut.. IT. Meyers Of the marine
corps is in charge of all the prizes.
The natives are rushing to the office Of
the captain of the port with all sorts
of complaints. SO that the place Is at
once justice court and entry and
clearing Office for vessels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
COMMISSION AT
QUEENSTOWN

Queenstown, Sept. 2S.-Thc Cunard
line steamer Campania, from New
York on Sept. u, with the United
States peace commission on board. arr
rived here. about . o'clock this after
noon. after an unevcntfill voyage, with
all We'll on board. except Senator Gray,
who has been suffering from neuralgia
for two days.
There was concert on Thursday on
board the Campania i'm aid OF the Sea-
mems charities. Senator Frye presided.
After eloquently appealing for subscrip-
tions. he referred 20 the fact that 300
years ago Spain. at the cost OF a hum
dred millions and with n great armada.
set out TO possess England. But. he
added. England. through her sailors,
then won n victory which gave her
prestige for all time. Continuing. the
senator eloquently adverted 10 the bril-
liant victory OF Admiral Dewey at
Manila.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
AN AGREEABLE IMPRESSION.
Made by Commissioner Peck on His
Arrival In Paris

Washington. Sept. 2S.-An agreeable
impression has been created in connec-
tion with the arrival at Paris of the
United States commissioner to the
worlds fair, Mr.. Ferdinand Peck. ac-
cording to word received here. The
French press is much pleased with a
speech of Mr.. Peck, in which he linked
together the names of Lafayette and
Cambon the present ambassador at
Washington, in the following words:
Lafayette and Cambon: the knight of
liberty of the 18th century, and the
wise diplomat of the 18th century. The
fraternity inaugurated by the inn
mortal Lafayette more than a hundred
years ago is again cemented by the
friendly diplomacy of the ambassador
of France In promoting the blessings
of peace that have come after our re-
cent struggle with a foreign foe'
Mr.. Peck's plan of erecting at Paris
a monument to Lafayette, as one of the
features of the exposition. also is at
tracing much favorable comment with
the officials and public generally at
Paris, and altogether il is said the
friendly sentiments between the two
republics is being made more apparent
than ever.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
A PEREMPTORY.
MESSAGE SENT

Washington, Sept. PA very per-
emptory message of instruction has
been sent to the Cuban military COM
mission and by them made the basis OF
note to the Spanish commissioners.
The authorities i'm Washington will
not make public the terms OF the note,
but its general tenor is that the United
States will not be satisfied with any
further delay in the evacuation OF
Cuba. IL recites that the terms of the
protocol called for the immediate evac-
uation of Cuba and that Spanish sover-
eighty must be relinquished. The Amer
ican commissioners have been inform
ed that the evacuation OF Cuba cannot
be DELAYED
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
M'NALLY'S
AWFUL CRIME
Fatally Cut Wife With
ShOemakcr'S knife.
THEN KILLED HIMSELF.
Slash:d His Throat In Full View of
Many Neighbors.
HE WAS WORTHLESS FELLOW.

New York. Sept. 23.-Crazed by IL
quor. Felix McNally. forty years old.
made murderous attack with knife
on his wife, Mary. forty-five years old.
at their home. No. 332 Bond street,
Brooklyn, soon after six o'clock last
night. He then went into the yard In
the rear of the house and cut his own
throat. Death in his case was almost
instantaneous. Mrs. McNally received
wounds in the throat, arms, hands and
face.
McNally, according to the police OF
the Butler street station, and many of
the neighbors, was a worthless fellow
and was dependent upon his wife. who
carries on stationery store on a small
scale at the Bond street address. After
helping himself TO all the money in the
till McNally disappeared last Monday.
He was not seen again until six
o'clock last night, when he appeared at
the house considerably under the in
fiuence OF liquor. Knowing him to be
dangerous man when in that condition
the other occupants of the house kept
out Of his way
Mrs. McNally was seated behind the
entered. He glared at her for mo-
ment. Then, with a cry of rage, he
sprang over the counter. threw his
wife from the chair and drew the blade
OF a small shoemaker's knife across
her throat. Then he slashed her across
the head. face and hands.
Mrs. McNally managed to regain her
feet and fought her husband until her
strength gave out. McNally then car
ried her TO an inner room and threw
her on a bed. Then he ran to the
kitchen, leaped through a window, and
in full view of many of the neighbors,
cut his throat.
Great excitement prevailed In the
neighborhood. Men, women and chill
dren ran to the Butler street police
station in search of assistance. The re-
serves were turned out, and a surgeon
called from the Long Island College
Hospital
Mrs. McNally was found fast bleed
ing to death. Her wounds were quickly
bound up and she was removed to the
hospital. She cannot recover.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
SHANAHAN HELD.
Placed Under $500 Bonds to Appear
For Tria'.
Way Fined For Embszzlement-O Oiher
Criminal Cases.

In the District Court today William
shanahan. who. 1t is charged. stabbed
Robert T.. Lowery, pleaded not guilty
and was held In 5000 bonds for tria.
Tuesday next
Antonio Petroni, for assaulting
Aaron ID. Marks, was adjudged guilty
and was fined $40 and COSTS
Richard $. Way, who was previously
found guilty Of stealing two watches
from roommates at house on North
Main street, was again before the court
charged with cmbezzling $l5 from the
local branch of the John Hancock In
surance company, by whom he was
employed as an agent. He pleaded
guilty and was fined $40 and costs.
Annie Burke, railer and brawler,
was, upon trial. adjudged guilty, but
the case was continued for sentence
until October 2S. the defendant being
released upon her own recognition I'm
the meantime.
The cases against Louis Feinberg
and Alice Silverstein were continued
two weeks at the request of counsel.
The case against James +. Riley was
continued, because of the absence OF a
witness, until . p. m. today.
Giuseppe Sarni was, when tried.
found guilty OF an assault on Maria
tOftl ana nneu SZO anu COSTS.
When arraigned upon a charge OF
stealing a violin valued at $40 from
James Morrisey. Robert j. Coyle plead
ed not guilty and was held for trial
Tuesday next in 5000 bonds.
The case against Francis p. Gormley
for cruelty beating horse was by re-
quest continued one week
Annie Garrahan, charged with being
a common night walker. admitted suf-
ficient evidence to convict her. and was
given two years at the state work.
house, from which she appealed
The trial of Thomas Garrity. who
was charged by Celia Reynolds with
bastardy. occurred next. but after the
hearing of much testimony the defend
ant was adjudged not guilty and dis
charged.
In the juvenile section Of the District
Court Joseph Hebrew, 10 years of age,
who was yesterday arrested by Lieut..
Lawrence and Officer Connors of the
Fifth station for the larceny OF a $25
bicycle on Tuesday last from Augustus
H. Heise. in front Of whose store. at 22
Broad street, the wheel was standing
at the time. was arraigned. and plead
ing guilty the imposing of a sentence
was continued two months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
SYLVESTER DAMAGE CASE.
Occupied Morning and Afternoon Ses-
sion of JUG: Bosworth's Court To-Day.

The testimony in the suit OF Francis
A. Sylvester against the Woonsocket
Street Railway company occupied
about all OF both court sessions i'm
Judge Bosworth's court today. The
plaintiff claims he was run into by a
car of the defendant corporation on
January 2, 1897, and he was thrown out
and seriously hurt. The defendant
claims that the plaintiff had not re-
covered from the celebration of New
Years day and made a short turn on
to the tracks OF the company so that
II was impossible to stop the car before
it hit plaintiffs buggy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
ALL PASSED.
Candidates For Admission 10 the Bar
Mad. an Excellent Shtw ng.

A final meeting of the committee on
examination OF candidates to the bar
was held late yesterday afternoon. The
young men who took the examination,
21 in number, in nearly every instance
passed a most creditable examination.
Soon after the examinations were fin
ished IL was stated I'm a semi official
way that there was no doubt at all OF
the candidates passed. The absence of
some members of the committee from
the city on their vacations has delayed
the final report.
The names of the gentlemen who
passed the examination are: Henry G..
Cram, John s. Murdoch, Willis s.
Knowles. Martin T. Birmingham. Frank
Farnell. James ii. Thurston, John A.
Tillinghast, Terrence NJ. O'Reilly,
Thomas j. Ronayne, Howard A. Lam
prey, Charles X. Easton. Frank H.Bel-
lin. Alexander l.. Churchill Walter G..
Bolles, Elmer j. Rathbun. Walter ID.
Brownell. Thomas p. Corcoran, Ar
thur p. Johnson. Thomas c. Maher.
Thomas Riley. Jr, Frederick A. Jones.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
STAY OF EXECUTION.
JSig: S:iness Vacated II In Case Against
Town of Warwick.

Judge Stiness today granted the mo-
tion Of the defendant in the case OF
treasurer, to vacate the stay of execu-
tlon previously granted. The suit was
originally brought for an accident al
legged to have resulted from a defect in
the road between Apponaug and East
Greenwich. A jury In the common pleas
division gave a verdict for the defend
ant, and one petition for new trial
was denied, and when a second petition
was filed a stay of execution was grant
ed to restrain the defendant from col
lecting costs. Albert II. Greene Is coun-
sci for the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
DE KAMARAC COMMITTED.
Could Not Furnish $1,000 Bail AMI Was
Confined at Cranst0n.

Arthur M. de Kamarac. who yester-
day attempted to kill his wife in the
Providence Washington building, and
who was wounded in the arm. was ar
raigned before Judge Sweetland late
yesterday afternoon. The charge made
against him was assault with dan
gerous weapon, and on his plea OF not
guilty ne was held in $1,000 bail for
trial a week from today. AS no bonds
man appeared, he was taken to Grams
ton and confined i'm the county jail. DR..
Palmer says there is possibility that
De Karmarac's arm may have to be
amputated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
Cert.acate nf Limiied Parinershin

The undersigned do hereby certify as fol
lows, TO wit:f Il
I. That they have formed limited part
nership, under the name OF the Blackstone
Stocking Co.
ners are: Amsden IL Smith. general partner,
Pawtucket. Rhode ISLAND: Henry A. smith,
limited partner. harrington, Rhode Island
Amanda a. Kent, limited partner, New Bed.
ford, Massachusetts.
2. The amount of capital contributed by
said special partners T. NJ follows: Henry A.
smith, five thousand y50nl dollars; Ama..:a
A. Kent ten Thousand (lO,f0O) dollars.
The general nature OF the business to he
Transacted by said frln l. the manufacture
and sale Of Knit goods.
s said partnership is 90 commence the
first day ~ August, iSr and Co terminate
upon the sist day of December, 1900.
AMsDE> N. SMITH.
HENRY A. SMITH.
s2fr-ot AMANDA A. KENT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
Co.. Cody Very III.

Kansas city, Mo-, Sept. 23.-col. w.
F. Cody. Buffalo Bin" has been taken
very III and has been removed from his
private car TO st. Joseph's hospital. He
is suffering from typhoid fever and his
physicians say his condition is serious.
He has been ailing for ten days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
street Railway company Sued.

Roberts & Valerie. who are UNDER
suit against the Pawtuxet Electric
Street Railway company to recover
damages resulting from collision Of
a car and one OF their wagons. The
plaintiffs claim that carelessly man.
aged car ran into their wagon, smash
ing II up and injuring the horse at
tached to it. p. II. Quinn is the attor-
ney through whom suit is brought, and
the amount sued for is $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
SEES THE DANGER.
Chinese Emperor Realizes That He
Is in Great Peril
Has Ordered the Guards Around the
Palace Strengthened.

London, Sept 23.-According to spe-
cial dispatches received from Pekin.
members OF the European community
there believe the life of the emperor
of China is i'm danger 1t is added that
the dowager empress desires to place
Prince Kung's grandson on the throne.
The emperor, IL is added, realizes the
strength of the conspiracy against him
and has ordered the guards at the
palace to be strengthened.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
Queen Of Song the winner.

London. Sept. 23,--At Manchester to-
day the Newbarns selling handicap of
$50 sovereigns for year olds and up
wards. the winner to be sold at auc-
tion for 100 sovereigns. was won by
Mr.. II. III. Hardy's 3-year-old bay filly
Queen of Song, by Balcot, out of Bo-
hemian Girl, with Tod Sloan up. Eight
horses ran. Distance seven furlongs.
Tod Sloan also won the Lancaster nur.
sery handicap, riding the Lorillard-
Beresford stables Myakka.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
SPAIN AND
THE PHILIPPINES

Madrid. Sept. 23.-The supposed in
tention of the United States to hold
the Philippines excites protests from
the government newspapers. They con-
tend that Spain's right to the islands
is incontestible and say that the gov
ernment is resolved to defend that right
with the greatest energy.
Should the Americans base their
claims on grounds of humanity and
civilization, Spain will be able to prove
that no Asiatic colony is more civilized
than the Philippines
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
Rap dIy Recovering

The sick soldiers. at the woonsocket
hospital are recovering rapidly. Most
OF them are regulars from Santiago,
via Camp Wikoff. Two have been re-
ported cured and are on the way TO
their regiment-Musician Herman HUI
smit. Covington. KY. and Private Chas.
Michaux .Michaux. Wa. Two more will
probably go tomorrow-Corp. Andrew
Cook. Irwin. Pa, and Private George
j. Reed, Glendale. O. All four ere OF
the Sixth ". s. Infantry. Sixteen sol
diers are at the hospital today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
MANY MINERS
ARE ENTOMBED.
Result Of an Explosion Of Fire
Damp in the Umpire Coal Mine.
Five Killed Outright.

been killed and large number are
still entombed.
AS soon as possible after the explo-
sion rescuing parties were organized
and are now trying to reach the unfor-
tunate men. There is great excitement
and hundreds of women and children
surround the mouth of the pit. The
mine is owned by the Umpire Coal COM
pany.
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
Goiig TO MIssourl

Cleveland. Sept. 23.-I3attery + Of the
First United States Light Artillery.
which was commanded during its SER
vice at FL Caney and Santiago by the
late Capt. Allyn Capron. passed through
Cleveland this morning on its way from
Montauk Point. TO Jefferson Barracks,
Missouri.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
his Death Was Sudden.

Isaac Mather. 9s years of age. died
suddenly at the home of his daughter,
% Chamber street yesterday afternoon
about $3.50 o'clock.
The old mans mind had been weak
Of late and about a week ago. he jump
ed out of a second story window and. IT
is thought. his decease was in a great
measure due TO the shock caused there
by. DIR. Palmer was called and gave
permission for burial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
STORMS IN rHE BALTIC.
One Hundred and Twenty Fishermen
HaNe Been Drowned.

Memel, Prussia, Sept. 23.-Heavy
storms are prevailing in the Baltic sea,
and 120 fishermen have been drowned
between Pelangen and Libau. seaport
towns of the province of Courland,
Russia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
Special Council Meeting,

The common council will meet at
noon on Monday next, for the purpose
of taking action on the city appropria-
tion bill. which was passed with an
amendment by the board of aldermen
yesterday afternoon. In view of the
exigencies OF the case there is a proba-
bility that the common council will
concur with the board of aldermen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
HIS FINGERS CRUSHED
BrItton Suing Corliss Steam Engine Co.
For 81 500 Damages.

Reuben Britton, who had one of his
hands badly injured at the Corliss
Steam Engine company's works, has
begun suit to recover $500. Mr.. Brit
ton was working at a machine In the
defendant corporations works and the
rod OF the machine broke. One OF Brit
tons fingers was badly crushed. and IL
is claimed a part OF one OF his hands
rendered useless. John Il. Beagan is
attorney for Britton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
The Trip Was Postponed.

The special committee on water fill
tration of the city council which was
going to Lawrence. Mass, today for
the purpose of inspecting the natural
sand filter plant which is In operation
Ia that city. has postponed the trip, the
weather this morning not being deem
ed suitable for travelling. The commit
tee will decide upon date In the very
near future for its tour of inspection.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
Her Pocketbook Stolen.

Mrs. Nelson Pitman of 121 Angel
street. reports the loss of pocketbook
by theft while on shopping tour yes
terday.The pocketbook had been placed
in black satchel which she carried
and contained between 81 and 80 in
money and some cards with her name
upon them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
Her Money Stolen.

Thieves entered the house Of Amelia
Bordelli on Exchange street Wednes-
day.and from a bedroom. stole SIS in
money mostly In IS bills.
The matter was reported to the po-
lice yesterday. but as yet no clue can
be obtained sufficient to warrant an ar
rest, although several persons are un-
der suspicion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
SENTENCE COMMITTED
Negro Preacher Fischer VIII Not BE
Hanged For His Crime.

Dover. Del, Sept. 23.-Upon the rec
ommendation OF the board OF pardons.
Gov Tunnel has commuted the sem
tence OF death imposed upon William
III. Fischer. n former negro preacher, to
life Imprisonment. Fischer was con-
victed for entering the home OF Mrs.
Maria Hunt. In Wilmington. at night,
with intent to commit assault Fischer
was to have been hanged on October T..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23

Michael Melvin Of Pawtucket has be-
gun suit against Alonzo j. Nickcfs''n
to recover $500. Mr.. Melvin alleges that
he loaned Nickerson the amount sued
for 10 purchase some real estate The
real estate was purchased but the loan
has not been repaid. Pags & Page are
Mr.. Melvin's attorneys.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23

Pittsburg. Sept. 23.-An explosion OF
lire damp occurred at the Umpire coal
mines. near Brownsville, Pa. this
morning. Fifty men were entombed.
Two have been taken out dead.
The explosion occurred at s a. m. and
was caused by an accumulation of gas.
There were 100 men at work at the
time. and all but so escaped without
injury. Five men are believed to have
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23

New York. Sept. 23.--Dr. Samuel J.
Kennedy pleaded today not guilty TO
the charge OF murder I'm the indictment
found by the grand Jury regarding the
death OF Emile G. Reynolds August 16
at the Grand Hotel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-09-23
Bicycle Stolen.

A Clinton bicycle, belonging to Her.
man West. was stolen from in front of
the Westminster Hotel on Chapel street
last night about 5 o'clock.