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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-25
A GUILD HOUSE,
II Will Be Erected by the Webster
Family as a Memorial.
viii Perpetuate Memory Of Rev. Walter G.
Webster, Who Was Lost at Sea.

The parishioncrs of StStephen's Epis-
copal church on George street were
deeply moved by the reading of com
munication at the close Of the sermon
yesterday morning.
a year ago today Walter O.. Webster,
who was a candidate for the priesthood,
occupied the pulpit and preached "A
most eloquent sermon. Last spring he
was ordained. and few weeks later
started on a journey 10 The Holy Land.
intending. upon his return, 20 resume
series of biblical historical sermons,
which had attracted much attention
and filled the church To overfowing
Sunday evenings during Lent. He sail
ed on the ill-starred La Bourgogne and
was among those lost.
The Rev. Mr.. Fiske after closing hk
sermon yesterday read letter from
Josiah l.. Webster. father OF the dead
priest, in which he said that the family
wished 10 erect n memorial for him, the
same 20 be a guild house, inasmuch as
the Rev Mr.. Webster had expressed =
wish that the parish should have such
n building. The family would. he said,
erect and furnish the house at a stated
cost of $4,000
Accompanying the reading of the
communication was that OF the minutes
OF a meeting OF the vestry, thankfully
accepting the offer and designating the
building as The Webster Memorial
House"
The Vestry has arranged to purchase
the lot next west of the church. at a
cost of S50e0. he fund therefor to be
contributed by friends and admirers of
the Rev. Mr.. Webster. SO that the fam
lily memorial fund may be devoted eX-
clusively 10 the guild house, the gift of
which came as a total surprise TO the
parishioners.
The future site or the memorial is
now occupied by a building which is
rented as a dormitory FOR Brown Uni
verslty students, and the construction
Of the guild house cannot begin before
next spring.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-25
CAPWELL'S APPEAL.
Heirs Of Mrs. Doyle Say That He Mixed
Administration and Trust Funds.

There were long arguments made be-
fore Judge Bosworth on the appeal of
Roger +. Capwell from the decree OF
the municipal court of this city remov-
ing him as administrators on the estate
of the late Mary II. Doyle. The main
point in the ease was whether or not
Mr.. Capwelrs contention that he had
settled his account as administrator
and that he justly retains certain
balance as trustee OF Miss Belinda
Doyle was correct Mrs. Doyle left her
two sons the duty of carrying out her
will. They declined the task and Mr..
Capwell was appointed as administra-
tor with the will annexed He filed an
account in the municipal court in
which account he charged $1,000 for his
services but allowed nothing for inter
est on the amount he sold the property
for some $4,000.
The municipal court cut the charge
for services down To $500 and charged
him with the payment OF 5000 interest.
The heirs of Mrs. Doyle, who died
some six years ago are dissatisfied with
Mr.. Capwells management and charge
that none of the balance of the estate
is i'm the bank In any other name than
that of the concern of which Capwell
has the management. on behalf of Mr..
Capwell IL is contended that he accept
ed the decision of the municipal court
on his account and no appeal having
been taken the statute of limitations
and the decision OF the appellate court
that he holds as trustee under the pro-
vision i'm the will. which provides that
Berllnda Doyle shall have her support
out of the estate, the balance Of the
estate. Another charge that Mr.. Cap
we'll denies is that he has in an improp-
er manner mixed the administration
and trust estates.
William +. Barry and William II.
Greene are attorneys for the Doyle
heirs and Robert w. Burbank, attorney
for the appellant.
Judge Bosworth directed the jury TO
find verdict for Capwell as the evil
dence was not sufficient to interfere
with Mr.. Capwells management of the
estate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-25
NO CHARGES PREFERRED YET.
Governor Dyer Received Telegram From Lieut..
Col. Cook. at Columbia, S. c.

No further news has been received by
Gov. Dyer from Camp Torrance, Co
lumbia, $. G.. in relation to the placing
OF Lieut.. Col. Frank A. Cook under ar
rest by order of Gen. Cole, the brigade
commander beyond the fact that Col
Cook has telegraphed Gov Dyer that
no charges have yet been preferred
against him. Col. Cook is still under
arrest. but. OF course, has the liberty Of
the camp, but cannot wear mis- sword,
and Is naturally very much upset at
the unfortunate turn of affairs.
II is generally believed that when Col.
Abbot. who leaves here today 10 rejoin
his regiment. reaches Camp Fornance
that the matter Will be satisfactorily
adjusted between the commanding oifl
Ger OF the regiment and Gen. Cole. ana
col. Cooks many friends here most fer
Ncntly hope So
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-25
new TRIAL ASKED.
Case Of Stats Against Horace 6. Sweet Argued
Before The Appellate Division.

The defendants petition for new
trial in the case OF State VS.. Horace Il.
Sweet was heard by the appellate
court today. A jury i'm the common
pleas division of the court gave a ver-
diet for the plaintiff for large sum
for his care in the state hospital for
the insane T.. ID. Basset tt. counsel for de-
fendant argued that il be shown by a
commission that the defendant at the
time he was committed had an estate.
Counsel said he did not believe the
state could take judgment against a
person and wait until he might come
into possession of an estate to enforce
IL. The action, Mr.. Bassett thought too
should be brought first against the
town chargeable for the support and
then an action brought by the town
against the individual,
Attorney General Tanner strongly
urged that the state was bound To see
II the individual was able first and
then failing in that way 10 get TO sue
the town. IL was very clear he thought
from the statutes that otherwise the
town could ask why the individual was
not sued and that the statute was
broad enough TO Justify the beginning
OF an action directly by the state and II
was not necessary 20 read into the
statute condition precedent.
Mr.. Barrett briefly reiterated his ar
gument and said that the state could
not read fffto-the statute something
that was not therein. MIR Tanner asked
what would be done. where there was
no town liable for the mans support as
appeared 10 be the face in fact. The
case was held for advisement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-25
HIS SKULL CRUSHED.
William {. Norwood Instantly Killed
by Falling Iron Bar.
Fatality Occurred In Shoe Factory Of Which
Victim Was One Of the Owners.

Beverly. Mass, Nov. 25.--william T..
Norwood OF the firm of Seth Norwood
a Company. shoe manufacturers. was
instantly killed. and one or the en-
ployes sustained fracture OF leg, In
an accident at the factory this fore
noon. Mr.. Norwood was standing near
the engine room when an iron bar fell
onto the fly wheel. The bar struck Mr.,
Norwood on the head causing instans
death, and Dennis w. Murphy, an en-
ploye, who was standing nearby, was
hit on a leg causing a fracture.
Mr.. Norwood was a brother of Hon.
Francis Norwood of the governors
council, and was well known through
out the country He was 62 years old
and leaves a family.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-25
Asserts That His Wife Is Addicted 10 Drink
and Very ImprovIdent
CASES BEFORE THE COURT TODAY.
Husband and Wife Tell Their Stories Former
Claims He Didn't Know Wife Was Previously
Married TIL She Brought Home Children.

Mrs. Lizzie Ash colored. who is seek
ing divorce from her husband, Joha
Ash, on the grounds OF extreme cruelty.
continued drunkenness and failure to-
provide, had a hearing before the APP
pellate court today. Mr. Ash has
cross bill In which he accuses his wife
of continued drunkenness and of being
a most mprovident and careless house
wife. Mrs Ash also sought the custody
OF her children.
Mrs. Ash testified that her husband
treated her very meanly, was very
abusive to her constantly drunk and
only half provided for her. Once, she
said. be had blackened her eyes and
had been sent 20 jail for the offence
The sentence was imposed about three
years ago, and on getting out OF jail
Ash had come 20 her hdome and made
strong promises of reform, among
which was the statement that he would
put his money into his family. Her
husband came home drunk two or three
times a week and would shout murder.
He did not give witness money TO meet
her household expenses. though he was
a tanitor i'm the Tierney building. Just
before leaving him. according TO his
wife. Ash had threatened to Kill her
and called her vile names.
A daughter of the petitioner By
former husband testified she had seen
her mothers clothes torn b ythe re-
spondent and believed he abused her.
once witness had heard Mr.. Ash
threaten 90 burn the house down.
Mr. Ash testified he had no notice his
wife was going 20 leave him ON the
day she fert snr took vttrrSs dinner
10 him, and when when he got home
he was surprised TO find she had moved
what furniture she needed. Witness
said after his return from Jail he lived
with his wife. and that the assault he
was sent to jail for WAS committed be
cause Mrs Ash had used a stove litter
on him. 4 charge made against his
wife by the plaintiff was that she
played policy. and he also averred that
he did not know his wife had been mar
ried before until she went on visit to
her mother i'm North Carolina, taking
one of his children with her She
brought back two more children. to
whom she introduced witness as their
step-father. Witness claimed 10 have
properly provided for his wife and chill
dren.
On cross-examination witness was
asked If he did not leave Is cents in
his home for his wife TO play policy
With on the strength OF dream she
had had, His reply was no, and he
could not recall sS.15 being realized on
the Is cents. nor his statement that the
dream was a very good one.
John w. Hogan, counsel for Mr.. Ash
urged that the offences charged We're
all condoned, as the parties had lived
together and had children born after
the alleged wrongful deeds took place.
A. j. Cushing. counsel for Mrs. Ash,
urged that the cruelty was continuous
after respondent, had professed repent
ance. and asked the allowance pre-
viousIy made be Increased TO "a a week.
The case was held for advisement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-25
WILL EXHAUST Time limit.
CONTINUED from Page one)

Madrid. Nov. 2b.-After visiting the
queen regent today. in order to condole
with her majesty on the death of her
husband, King Alfonso Kill, who died
on November 25 1885. the ministers met
in council
They were occupied exclusively with
the consideration OF the peace question
Eventually the ministers unanimously
approved the instructions to Senior
Montero Rios, president of the Spanish
peace commission, drawn up by the for
eisn and colonial ministers, which VIII
be telegraphed TO Paris tonight.
While the cabinet ministers were
most reserved regarding the instruc-
tions sent To the Spanish commission
ers, ID is believed the Philippine ques-
ton will be settled on Monday next.
The premier, Senor Sagasta, was
asked if Mondays session would see the
close of the Paris conference and the
signature of the treaty OF peace. He
replied who knows? Maybe a fresh
incident will arise or further consulta-
tions or exchanges of views will be nee
essary"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-25
WORLDS GOLD COINAGE.

Washington, Nov. 25.-In his annual
report George B. Roberts, the dirsetor
of the mint, says: The most important
events of the fiscal year in the world OF
government finance have been the con-
summation of the long planned resump-
tion of specie payments BY Russia In
gold, the reorganization of the monetary
system OF Japan with gold as the stan
dard. and the refusal OF the government
of India to cooperate with the govern
ments of the United States and France
In an effort to establish bimetallism by
international agreement. The gold coin
age of the world in 1897 was the largest
recorded, amounting TO $4S7, 7l9, ,S42,
against s19b, 500 SIT in 1897.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-25
BALpWIN's HEAVY LOSS.

San Francisco, Nov. 25--A careful es-
innate Of the loss by the Baldwin ho-
tel fire places the total at N,5oo.0oo, on
which, at the outside, there was not over
sl50,000 insurance. Only $4,000 was
carried on the hotel. The number OF
victims of the fire Is yet unknown. The
Examiner gives the following list:
Dead: j. l.. White Louis Meyers,
John j. Carter and Tate Pryor. Miss
ing: ]. M. Lthead, Mr., Andrews and
w. w. Benchley. f. j. Baldwin said
that the fire meant a loss to him of about
81, SOC. 900, as he had expended that
amount in building, altering and fur
nishing the hotel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-25
FIVE VICTIMS.
Number Known to Have Perished in
Fire at San Francisco.
Rumors That The Confagratlon Was Started
bya Discharged Employe.

San Francisco. Nov. 25.--So far as
now known the victims OF the Baldwin
hotel fire number five, as follows:
j. l.. White.
Lewis Meyers.
j. NJ. Llghthead.
Tate Pryor.
j. j. Carter.
The bodies of Lighthead and Pryor
have been recovered. That of racing
Judge Garter has not yet been found.
though his remains are doubtless
among the ruins. The body OF Pryor
will be forwarded To st. Louis, where
his wife resides. IL was found under
mass Of timbers and debris. II was
badly burned, but was identifed by the
peculiar gold filing Of the teeth.
Judge Carter was the son OF
wealthy resident Of Tennessee. lie was
born and reared ir Nashville, where ne
held the office of city clerk for "A term,
and later was In the county clerks OF
flee. While there his health failed ana
he went TO Long Branch, n. j. 70
recuperate. There he became interest
ed i'm racing. and since then had been
actively identified with the sport either
as an owner or an official. a sister
Mrs. Wilson. lives i'm Nashville. and he
has three nepheWs. who went TO Manila
In a Tennessee regiment
There are undoubtedly other bodies
yet To be found.
Manager Lake Of the burned hotel
says that many OF his recent guests
have not called on him since the fire FOR
their mail or to inquire about their
personal effects. and IL is believed thaV
some Of the persons occupying rooms
were not registered at the office. There
are rumors Of incendiarism in connec-
tion with the fire. the crime being at
tributed TO a discharged employe, who,
il is said had made threats 10 burn the
place. Two fires We're discovered In the
hotel and its annex Friday night OF
last week. but both were extinguished
without doing any damage. Another
theory OF the origin of the blaze rs that
II was the result OF carelessness OF the
cooks and walters who are alleged 10
have INDUCED in n revel in the Kitchen
on the night before the building was
burned. The fire wardens are investi-
eating the matter today.
w. H. Sink. the hOrseman who stopped
at the Baldwin, il I'm bed at the Hotel
Langham with the soles of his feet
blistered and his lungs severely burned
His wife is also Frustrated from the
shock.
Charles Mccarthy, a traveller for az
eastern whiskey firm, may also have"
perished i'm the fire. He went to the
hotel Tuesday night and has not been
since seen by his friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-25
Petition in Bankruptoy.

Isaac Marks. tailor, Of South Main
street, filed through his attorneys,
Meesrs cooke & Angel, voluntary
petition i'm bankruptcy i'm the United
states district court this morning The
matter was brought before Judge
Brown. and was referred 60 Nathan w,
Littleheld, referee in bankruptcy. for
further action.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-25
START FOR SAVANNAH.
Two Batteries Of Second Artillery Go 10 Join Their
Comrades Fer DUTY H. Cuba.

Batteries Il and ID. Second United
States artillery with the regimental
band all in command OF Lieut.. Col.
Haskins. departed last evening from
Fort Adams. Newport. for Savannah
via New York TO join the remainder of
the regiment ordered to Cuba. The de-
tachment consisted of ~ officers and
iO2 men. and a complete camp outfit
was taken along.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-11-25
AThanssriyldg Super.

Last evening the Germania Lodge Of
Knights and Ladies of Honor enter
tained the other lodges OF the same or
der at a Thanksgiving supper There
were 200 persons present. They were
entertained for an hour with a cake
walk. solos and duets after that an in
formal dance was held tan midnight.
The herald., 1898-08-14

Chown, the head Of the firm, and when
he failed to ante up the cash they took
him. prisoner and held him fast all day
When Mr.. Anger, one of the financial
hackers of the concern, put in an appear
ance he too, was taken into custody to keep
his partner company, and both were held
in durance vile until the men could get out
a writ of attachment on the material for
the money due them.
The California Rolling Mill company is
the successor TO the Los Angeles Iron and
Steel works, which went into insolvency
about eighteen months ago The stock
holders took the matter into court, and r.
H. Heron purchased the property for $50
and assumed the liabilities, which are said
to amount to some $50 900. The rolling mill
company, composed, among others, of
Chown. Anger and Darnell, one of the
stockholders in the old concern, sent east
for workmen. bought material on ninety
days time and embarked in business the
list of last June.
The bills are coming due, and yesterday
several attachments were filed on the iron
one by the Standard OIL company for S65
and another for money due for scrap iron.
The amount owing the men for wages is
s240o. 1t Is said by parties interested that
the names OF some Of the company are
fictitious and that the project is swindling
game throughout. Chown, who figures
conspicuously in the company, was form
erly driver on q bakers wagon.
The herald., 1898-08-14

Cassat Davis, Col. G. j. Griffith, Judge ].
"A. Gibson, Major w. C. Furrey, James H.
McLachlan, II. Jevne, +. A. Hines, j. 3.
Neville, w. e. Arthur and Lewis Thorne
After music by the orchestra, j. b. Bush
nell, the president of the club called for
order, and in few brief remarks introduced
the guest Of the evening, who was received
with applause. Senator Ford spoke of the
organization of the Republican party
throughout the state, and impressed upon
the crowd that they must organize If they
desired to win in the approaching cam
palgn. OF course Senator Ford said he
knew they would win, but still he though
II mighty necessary to organize ana work.
state Senator Smith of Bakersfield was
introduced and made a brief and timely add
dress upon the opportunities afforded to
the various political parties by the results
Oh the recent war. He dwelt principally
upon the interest Of California in securing
the mastery of the commerce with the Pa
ctic islands.
Henry E. Carter of San Francisco, dep
uty attorney general, spoke briefly and re-
lated some humorous anecdotes. James
McLachlan, late of Washington, d. c., and
now of Pasadena, also was heard. His re-
marks were Of the happy order. The crowd
then sang america" after which an in
formal reception was held.
The herald., 1898-08-14

tn carriages passed two young men in pink
shirts and white trousers carried pampas
plumes to the occupants of each, while the
ladies inside threw what the Spaniards call
cascarone and the Italians confetti
handfuls of finely cut and variegated paper.
Bouquets of sweet peas were also hurled
from this magnificent bower with wonder
full precision, and were received with de-
light"
The following visitors registered at the
Los Angeles department last week:
Los Angeies-Mrs. r. e. Fitzgerald, Mrs.
Z. II. Richardson, Miss NJ. Scofeld, l.. A.
Humbert A. O. Campbell, w. j. Hunsaker.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. L. Lidgerwood, Walter NJ
Umsted, Julia Hooney, c. NJ. Briggs and
wife, F. r. Moore. j. Finders. Mr.. and Mrs
Jacob Nauerth.
San JOSEF. e. Henry, Joe Henry, Mrs
NJ. S. Hickman
San Francisco-J. Prayer, Annie D. Stab,
Charles C. Moore.
Cucamonga-W. c. James.
Lodi-C. w. Cannon.
San Diego-M. Herrock.
Santa Monica-Mrs. A. Duryea.
A case of literature and . box of fine
lemons from the Cahuenga Valley en-
change were shipped to Omaha yesterday.
F. NJ. Stevens of Glendale sent in a, cluster
of lemons on the branch: Moore Brothers
of Vernon an 1s-pound Montreal musk
melon; Miss Eva v. Ryan a mammoth to-
mato.
The herald., 1898-08-14
START FOR SACRAMENTO
DELEGATES LEAVE FOR THE
NORTH THIS MORNING
GEO. PATTON FOR CHAIRMAN
Mcguire Favorable to His Selection.
Populists After the Scalp of Coun-
cilmen Nickel and Ashman

On the 1:50 train this morning the dele
gates from Southern California to the
Democratic state convention will leave for
the north. The Los Angeles contingent
will occupy a special car. gaily bedecked
and appropriately labeled. 1t is the pro-
gram that all delegates from Southern
California go together. The outside dele
cations are expected to arrive during thu
morning. George s. Patton and Major
Burke left on last evenings train.
From present indications Patton will be
the choice of the delegates for chairman
of the convention, and Major Burke as
chairman of the delegation. 1sidor B
Dockweiler is Pattons chief opponent.
That Patton is strictly in the running for
the craftsmanship is indicated b the foyllow-
ing from the San Francisco Examiner:
There has been a great deal of talk lately
as to who would nominate Congressman
Mcguire in the convention. For time
it was stated that Senator White would
make the nominating speech. 1t is settled
now that William H. Afford, chairman Of
the Democratic state central committee,
will nominate Mcguire for governor. Mr.
The herald., 1898-08-14
MRS. HILL ON TRIAL
Claims She Did Not Slap Mrs. Boil
dette's Face

Mrs. J. A. Hin Of 744 Avila street was tried
by Justice Morrison yesterday on a charge
Of battery. Mira Margaret Boldette. who
owns the premises. swore to the complaint.
She went to collect her rent, but Mrs. Hill
was unable to produce at the time Of her
visit, SO Mrs. Bodette started into the
yard to lock the door and keep the Hills
out Of the house. Mrs. Boldette said she
merely desired to go into the backyard to
look after her chickens. In any event. she
claimed that Mrs. Hill grabbed her by the
wrists and slapped her in the face.
Mrs. Hill stated that she merely had
caught hold Of the landlady and used suf-
ficient force to prevent her from going into
the house. She denied having slapped her.
Justice Morrison took the case under ad-
visement until next Tuesday.
The herald., 1898-08-14
plus and undivided profits were adopted as

plus and undivided profits were adopted as
follows:
Whereas, the city council, sitting as
the board of equalization, voted to cut from
the assessment roll one quarter of mil
hon of dollars surplus and undivided profits
assessed against the national banks of
Los Angeles, in plain violation of the law
and against the earnest protest of Coun-
cilmen Hutchinson and Mathuss, Order be-
ing absent, and
Whereas, Councilmen Nickel and Ash
man took part in such action, therein will
fully and knowingly violating their ante
election pledges; therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Peoples party of Los
Angeles, that we denounce and condemn
the action of Nickel and Ashman as I'M
just and arnarchistic in that it relieves the
banks of their just portion of the burdens
of government and increases the taxes of
those least able to bear them.
Another meeting of the committee will DO
held Wednesday week.
G, 0 o
A mistake was yesterday made In stating
that the notorious Ygnacio Bilderrain is q
member of the county central committee
from the sixty-fourth precinct The COM
mitteeman is Refugio Bilderrain, quite a
different character.