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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08
English Builders Could Not Guarantee De-
livery in Less Than a Year.
AMERICANS REQUIRE ONLY 3 MONTHS.
The Garry Dock and Railway Company Buys Amsrt
can Locomotives Lord Cromsr Tells About
Orders For The AIhaa Bridge.

London, April S.-As an evidence Of
the enormous amount Of machinery
that the United States are exporting to
Great Britain, ii is stated that one OF
the most important engineering firms
In Sheffield recently ordered a quantity
OF special machinery In America, no
home firm being able to guarantee de-
livery under eleven or twelve months,
while the American manufacturers un-
ing within three months.
Armor plates for the British navy
are being planed in one of the most
noted Sheffield factories by American
machinery, which, 1t is stated, works
better and needs less attention than
British machinery.
The Yorkshire Cycle company of
Leeds has just fitted out It's works with
American lathes and tools.
Cardiff, April S.-The Barry Dock and
Railway company sas decided 10 ac-
cept an American tender for several
locomotives and Belgian tender for
three locomotives. The officials OF the
company say that the foreign manu-
facturerS can give quicker delivery
than the English engineers; that the
locomotives will cost each about G5OC
less than If built in England, and that
the workmanship is equal. If not supe-
rior
This announcement coming on top OF
recent similar statements. causes con-
sternation i'm the British engineering
trade The difference in cost Is ascribed
to the paralyzing grip of the British
trade unions. 1t is stated that the Am
erican workman works 800 hours on
given job as compared with 1900 hours
work by an Englishman.
Cairo. April S.-Lord Cromer, the
British minister, says i'm his annual re-
port on the finances and condition of
Egypt and the Soudan that Egypt has
had another year Of prosperity, the sur
plus for 1898 amounting to eE4.000
Egyptian. He remarks upon the grow
ing disposition TO invest British capi-
tai in the Country -
The deficit in the finances of the Sou
dan is placed at 100000 Egyptian.
Dealing with the development of the
Soudan, Lord Cromer refers to the con-
tract for the Atbara bridge, the placing
of which with an American firm caused
much comment.
He SAYS that an English firm offered
TO deliver the bridge in six months and
a half at a cost of Gl0 490. while the
American firm undertook 10 deliver 1t
I'm AZ days al a cost of e6500 The lat
ter offer was therefore accepted.
Lord Cromer says he hopes that the
railway will reach Khartoum at the
end of 1899 and be extended to Abu
Haraz in 1900. Thence IL Will be con-
structed eventually to Gedaref, Kas-
sala, and the Red Sea. but the route
has not yet been decided upon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08
STAY OF EXECUTION.
Granist Leroy S. Grant in The Case Of A. 0. Cairns
& Compan,.

\ stay Of execution was granted the
defendant i'm the case Of a ID. Cairns
& co. VS.. Leroy S. Grant by the appel
late court this morning. The defend
ant went security for a man who after
wards got into trouble in Massachu-
sets and was sent TO a reformatory
institution there. Owirs 20 a misun-
dcrstauding on the part of counsel. Mr..
Grant was not represented at the hear
ing when decision was given against
him. His counsel said today that the
nam Air. Grant went surety - rwas re-
Gently released from his place OF con-
fnemcnt i'm Massachusetts and all that
was wanted was a chance TO surrender
him up.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08
TOOK STRyCHNINE.
Scott Drank the Fatal Dose in the
Presence Of His Wife.
Defeat For Reelection as City Marshal OF
KiTkSvlIe Led 10 Suicide.

Kirksville, NO., April S.-City Mar
shall John N. Scott committed suicide
as the result of worrying over his
defeat in the recent election. He was
the Republican candidate for re-elec-
ton.
He swallowed strychuine in the pres
ence of his wife, told her what tho
drug was and despite medical efforts
was dead within an hour. He had
brooded over his defeat continually
since the election.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08
Burglars frightened iwaJ.

Manchester n. H.. April SAN att
tempt to burglarize the residence ~
Mrs. Antoinette l.. HHl at the North
End this morning at o'clock was frus-
tratsd by Mayor William c. Clarke and
family, who heard the noise made by
the burglars trying 70 break In at
cellar door. The raising OF curtains IN
Mayor Cla.S-e's residence near by
frightened the burglars. who consisted
of two men and a boy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08
indian Accused Of irson.

Los Angeles. Cal, April S.-Deputy
Marshal McCulloch has arrived from
san Bernardino. TO which place he took
Patsy Miguel. the Indian arrested on
the Yuma reservation for arson When
tho arrest was made about 200 Indians
were gathercd in the district and there
was some excitement but no resistance.
Affairs are now quieting down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08
British CummIss onsr In Samoa.

Washington. April S.-The British
government has chosen Mr.. G.. y. Eliot.
&. b.. as British high commissioner to
samoa Mr.. Eliot Is n member Of the
British esnbassy's stan here and has
had distinguished career I'm displo-
macy. The British ambassador has no.
tined the state department OF Mr.. FL
lots selection.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08
PERKINS WILL STAY.


The fight over the milk inspectorship
was renewed at the meeting OF the
Board of Aldermen yesterday afternoon,
tor Geo. T.. Perkins from Office was
taken from the table. where IL had lain
several weeks. and a lively discussion
precipitated The resolution was lost
and will probably not be brought up
again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08
Decree Entered.

BY consent OF counsel a decree was
entered in the appellate court today on
the divorce case of Mary ]. Wilson VS..
James A. Wilson. giving Mrs. Wilson
temporary custody OF her minor chill
dren. Mr.. Wilson is given permission
to see the children twice a week in
the day time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08
pKa Room Help Stlke.

Calais. Me-. April S.-The employees Of
the dye room Of the 81. Croix cotton
mills. in st. stephen. are on strike. The
strikers say that their wages have been
gradually cut 10 81 day. and when an
Increase was refused they went out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08
Bank Statements Called For.

Washington. April S.-The Comptrol-
Ter Of the Currency has issued a call for
a report Of the condition Of National
Banks at the close Of business April >.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08
To Cur. |, coIs In One pay

Take Laxative Hrofno Ouininc Tablets All
dr,ggis;s refund the money n u fails io cure.
CSC. Tie genuine has l.. Is. q. on each tablet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08
Cut. 70, ell illustrated Purposes.

UaIftone, Photo, Wood Engraving, Print.
ing. =. }. Ryder Co, 81 Washington, corner
Eddy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08
CASTLE HALL WHAT CHEER
LODGE. NO "a X. OF T.. No. 81

LODGE. NO "a X. OF T.. No. 81
South Main Street.
Brothers: The funeral Of our late
Brother Henry r.. Rounds. Will be SOL
emnIzed from his late residence. No.
i3s Fountain street. on Sunday. April
9Th. at O'Clock p. m. The Brothers NJ
this lodge will assembly NJ our hall at
/ o'clock D. IN. for the purpose OF pay
ing our last respects 60 our departed
Brother Brothers of Sister Lodges are
invited 20 attend
Per order.
JOHN &. MCNAMARA. g. c.
Official.
WALTER s. McLANE, X. II. and s.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08
TOO LATE TO Be CLASSIFIED.

WANTED MEN-NEW GOOD S.
new prices; we want 10 more men at
once; steady work. G. f. ADAMS CO.
96 Snow stree. (S)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08

MARRY-LISTS 2C. SENT SEALED.
wealthy patrons;no s. fee. r. l.. LOVE,
Denver. Col. S)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-08

COTTAGE HOUSE ON SUTTON
street. cor Federal; rooms besides
closets all modern improvements;
we'll arranged for physician: possession
given May lst Inquire 90 South Water
street. gen: oi
street. ID. r. ROUNDS q co. (aprO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27
DECREE ENTERED.
Commissioners Appointed 10 Sell Real Estate and
Make Division Of the Proceeds.

Judge Rogers today directed the en-
trance of a decree in the appellate
court in the cause of John Smith ct al
vs. William III. Mckinley providing for
the sale OF certain real estate named
in the complainants bin and the ap-
pointment of Lellan j. Tuck of the
city of Pawtucket as commissioner to
make the sale. 1t is further provided
that the commission after paying all
expenses of the sale shall divide the
proceeds as follows:
One-twelfth part thereof to John
Smith and a like share 20 Walter Il.
Smith and to Edwin A. Scott and Jessie
Scott. his wife. and a one-fourth share
TO each of the following: William H.
Mckinley. Mary Mckinley and Gle
ment L. Brown. The Iatter's foursh is
TO be paid to him and his wife, .iea-
nette Brown. jointly
McGuinness & Doran are solicitors
for the complainants and James l..
Jencks solicitor for the respondent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27
| WAS SERVICE
| SUFFICIENT? ?
Question Raised In Case Of
Leonhard VS.. Hope & Sons Co.
HEARD BY APPELLATE COURT.
Trustee Writ Was Served on Corporation
Treasurer at His Home.
HE CONTENDS THIS WAS ILLEGAL
Because II Old MOI Conform 10 Provisions Of
Statute Plaintiff Claims That as Personal
Ssros Mas Secured Ills Valid.
Trustee Writ Was Served on Corporation
Treasurer al His Home.
HE CONTENDS THIS WAS ILLEGAL

A question OF unusual interest TO
shareholders in corporations and 20 per-
sons in the employ OF corporations was
argued before Chief Justice Matteson
and Justices Stiness and Tilling'hast in
the appellate court today. The question
In brief was whether a writ of attach
ment must be served on a treasurer at
the mandatory where a person is en-
ployed. On the one side III was main
tained that service ON the treasurer
anywhere is sufficient and on the other
side IL was argued that service on the
treasurer must be made at the manu-
factory. The case came before the APP
pellate court on exceptions from the
ruling OF Judge Reuckert in the Sixth
district court.
The case was that, OF John Leonhard
VS.. John Hope & Sons. Eng * Mfg. Co.
The plaintiff sued John Hope, Jr., in
the Skip district court and attached
wages and shares Of stock of said Hope
in the hands of the defendant. Service
of the writ on the garnishee was made
as follows:
The officer first went to the office Of
the mandatory where debtor was en-
ployed and asked 10 see the treasurer
of the -eorpofzatfon.-f fe-tpas- -te4a-the
Continued on Page Five)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27
CAUGHT BY SWlNDlER.
French-Canadians Paid TO Get Out Of
Service at Manila.
They Had Signed Their Names in a Book
" Just for Fun "A Green Cop."

A new swindle was tried upon the
verdant French Canadians of the Paw
tuxet Valley this week. A stranger ap-
peared among them and induced sever
al of the younger men to sign their
names in a book, Just for fun" so he
said. Soon after he made a second
round and informed the young men that
they had signed an agreement to go TO
the Philippines as recruits. This caused
no little conservation and after the
excitement had somewhat abated the
stranger intimated that for a consider
ation-Say ~ cach-he would arrange
10 have the agreement cancelled. and il
is said that he succeeded I'm working
some OF the easiest OF the victims. One
OF the young men consulted a promi-
nent resident Of his village and was
told If the alleged recruiting officer
showed up again to call an officer and
have the swndler arrested. Yesterday
afternoon the fellow came around again
and following his instructions the youth
hustled about and found a lrrench-Ca.
madam cop" and had the collector ar
rested. The cop" was about as verdanI
as the strangers victims had been. for
when the alleged officer clustered about
a bit. and declaring that he had due
authority for his proceedings said that
he would go over 10 the hotel I'm the
next village and get his papers proving
- right 10 solicit recruits the cop
let him go TO procure the documents
since when both the victims and the
constable have been watching In vain
for the return of the stranger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27
KNEW He WAS CRAZY.
Downs Cried Out to His Mother 10
Tie Him With Ropes.
Then He Threw Himself Into a Well and
Was Cushei 10 Death.

Danbury. Conn, Sept. 27.-Feeling
himself seized with sudden madness
yesterday John Downs cried to his
mother:
Get ropesl I'm going crazy! Tie
met"
Before the affrighted woman could
gain assistance Downs rushed from the
house, tearing his hair and biting AS
flesh. He threw himself down a well
so feet deep. and was instantly killed
IL was impossible TO recover his man
gled body until Samuel Palmer. boy
bravely permitted himself TO be low
cred into the well and fastened ropes
around the body.
Downs, who was 30 years old, lived
on Abbott avenue. Thrusting aside
his mother he ran 10 Charles Blanch-
ards yard across the street. Downs
paused a moment al the brink OF the
well. and then. with n shout. jumped
over the curb.
Mrs. William Merritt who lives near
by saw him jump. For hours the no
lice worked with graphing irons TO
raise the body. The we'll shelves i,
one side at depth or thirty fee. max.
ing their task impossible. At last young
Palmer heroically volunteered to ue-
scend into the well.
Downs had ability as an artist. ana
often drew cartoons for Connecticut
newspapers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27
IRISH FISHERMEN DISTURBED.
They Claim American Poas Are compaing Un-
fairIy In the MaoksrsI Flsheres.

London, Sept. 27.-The Times today
prints dispatch from Cork which says
there is much Indignation among the
fishermen and exporters on the south
and west coasts of Ireland at the ap-
pearance OF American fishing boats
which compete unfairly with the To-
cal men,"
The dispatch adds: "A few years ago
cured mackerel were exported TO the
Uhlted states anording remuneratlve
employment at period when employ
ment was scarcest. The Mckinley tar
IN killed the trade and the appearance
thls season OF American fishing boats
which are capturing autumn mackerel
IN large numbers has therefore caused
great irritation among the local fisher
men, who complain that the new ar
rivals are taking their old trade THE
Americans moreover. use small-mesh
nets which scoop up immature fish.
prohibited i'm American waters. II is
feared more boats will come next year"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27

OF operations.
An armored train, hurriedly compile
TED at Cape Town left there at mid
night for Lady Smith. 1t consists of a
powerful engine with a q inch boiler.
tender and three twenty ton cars The
whole outfit is painted Karh color, is
loopholed for rifles and a machine gun
and is capable of carrying l20 men. The
Bechuanland border is closely patrolled,
day and night. Most OF the British resi-
dents have left PietermaritZburg Natal
ana the northern part OF the Transvaal
WHITTIER, ii is announced. commands OF
zo0 burghers will shortly proceed.
III is reported that the BOer agents
nave made large purchases of grain at
Durham
Inc inhabitants Of several townships
on the frontier have appealed 10 Sir
Alfred Miner, the British High Com
missioner in South Africa to send them
military protection.
\ dispatch TO the Pail Mall Gazette
from Cape Town reports evidences OF
unrest among the Griquas and Pondos
ana reunion of Bechunas and Mata-
DeIes. It is feared they will revolt in
the event OF war.
Continued on Page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27
White Mountain. e,eu,,,or,.

The New York. New Haven and Hartford
v. r. has arranged for excursion from Provi.
dence ana Pawtucket 10 Fabvsns. Mt. Pleas.
ant, jefferson. Lancaster. North conway.
Bethlehem and North wood,tock and re-.
turn. for which excursion tickets have been
provided good going from september u 30
october ana returning 20 reach destination
not later than october inclusive. Evcur
sion tickets are good going End returning
via either Plymouth No. Conway. or going
via Plymouth ana returning viaNo Con way;
or going via No. conway and returning via
Plymouth The excursion rates do not in
cludc transfer through Boston. For time
and rates sec nyers ana schedules st rail.
road stations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27
HEARD ON DEMURRER.


The case OF Annie Bannon against
Rose Farrell ct al. was heard In the
appellate court today on defendants
demurrer To plaintiffs amended dec
laration. The plaintiff sues 70 recover
damages for injuries resulting from a
fan into a hole dug for a fence fost
that It is alleged was left carelessiy
unprotected on a lot owned by the de-
fendants and adjoining the VA. q where
plaintiff lived IN South Providence.
Hugh j. Carroll is attorney for the
plaintiff and Wilson a Jenckes attcr-
neys for the defendants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27

there will be several social functions
to attend.
On Saturday Gov. Dyer and the
Rhode Island party will participate in
the big land parade and will later re-
view the pageant from the reviewing
stand at Madison square In front OF
the Worth monument. During the pa
rade Gov. Dyer and Adjt. Gen. Sackett
Will be separated from the rest of the
Rhode Island party, as the governors
of states are 10 ride very near the head
of the column. Full instructions have
already been issued to the members OF
the Rhode Island staff TO pay particu-
lar attention to the state officers in
order that they may fully enjoy the big
celebration. Nothing mas been left 10
chance. even the carriages To be used
by the Rhode Island party having been
already engaged.
Gov. Dyer and the official party will
return from New York at 3 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon, reaching this city
shortly after o'clock the same even
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27

whistles screamed INCREASINGLY and the
weird screech OF the sirens made up a
teriNDle din Through the gauntlet of
welcoming sounds the Olympia moved
SLOWLY, dipping her colors and replying
10 gun salutes while the admiral
waved his Acknowledgement 10
the cheering crowds. AS the flagship
came to anchor craft further up the
pay took up the noise and whistles
sounded away up the Hudson and on
both sides of the river.
When the Olympia came to anchor
every vessel in the squadron gave the
admiraIs salute. Rear Admiral Howl
son outranks Rear Admiral Sampson,
ana, or course, any United States ma
val aggregation within signalling dis
tance OF any vessel flying Admiral
DeWeys four-Star pennGnt is under his
orders. but ii will be arranged that
Rear Admiral Sampson shall have full
control of the naval portion Of the de-
monstration in Admiral Dewey's honor.
1t was the greatest din OF cannonad-
ing ever heard off Staten Island. The
Lancaster's guns first thnudered out
and then followed the Texas, Indiana.
massachusetts. Brooklyn and the flag
ship New York. While the roaring OF
the runs was going on all passing
steaI lers blew their whistles. and the
fact Iries and railroad engines ashore
KEEP up their noise. All this time Ad-
mir al Dewey. wearing blue uniform.
peak cap and cape. stood with Capt.
L9 9mberton on the quarterback OF the
olympia. When a vessel among the
D.yrhad that swarmed about the flag
hip got within hailing distance so
that persons ON board could talk to the
admiral he smiled and doffed his cap.
and occasionally shouted an answer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27
MILITIA RIFLE PRACTICE.


The adtutant generals office today Is
sued general order announcing that
ride practice of the season will close on
October 10, and the annual competition
for team and individual prizes in the
Rhode Island militia will be held at the
state rifle range, East Providence. be-
tween the 9th and 14th OF October.
Brighten. Kendall will issue detailed
order Tor the competitions for the two
highest scores Of sharpshooters. for the
Two hlshest scores OF marksmen, FOR the
and regimental trophies. The team
winning the regimental trophy viii car
ry the tri-color for the ensuing year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27
RHODE ISLAND AT
DEWEY CELEBRATION.
Governor Dyer, His Staff, State Off
. GERS and Guests Will Leave for
New York Tomorrow.

Gov. Dyer. accompanied by Mrs.
Dyer, the general officers of the state.
including State Auditor Gray. his gen.
eral and personal staff and with Gen.
Hunter c. White. Gen. Hiram Kendall
and Lieut.-Col. Warfield, as guests Of
the staff. will leave Providence at 11:13
O'Clock tomorrow morning for New
York. TO attend the Dewey celebration
on behalf of the state OF Rhode Island
On arriving at New York the official
party will proceed directly to the Fifth
Avenue hotel. where rooms have not
only been engaged. but the numbers
have already been assigned. The even
dng of tomorrow Will be passed quietly
and at o'clock on Friday morning
the Rhode Island party will assemble
promptly to take carriages for the boat
which has been assigned 10 them for
the naval parade. After the parade
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27
AT THE CITY HALL.
Commissioner Smith and Engineer (Iapp Have
Rslurnsd Ercm Worcester Ohsr Marers.

Commissioner OF Public Works Smith
and City Engineer Clapp have return
ed from Worcester where they went
to make further Investigation into the
work performed by the sewage sludge
presses. with a view TO asceriaining
which were the best machines TO put
into use at the Fields Point precipita-
tion tanks. They eSami. d the
chimes in operation at Wo' ester and
within week some definite decision
VIII be arrived at. and Commissioners
smith VIII take some action.
Superintendent Of Health Chap.n re-
ports one new case Of diphtheria on
Adelaide avenue. He also reports quite
number ~ cases OF measles I'm several
sections OF the city.
Ihe JOINT standing committee on n
nance or the city council met IN the
CITY treas'irer's Office az 2:30 O'Clock
This afternoon for the discussion 81
regular business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27
Reply 10 Be Drafted.

The Transvaal's reply to the dispatch
of the secretary Of state for the colon
les. Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain will be
drafted to-dny and submitted to the
raad in secret session.
The members appear convinced that
Great Britain is determined on war.
The Beers Will not take any definite
steps until the draft of their reply $
considered. but notice has been issued
to the burghers 20 be in readiness for
Communicating, which commences
shortly. A quantity of arms. chiefly
Martini rifles. have been distributed.
The Orange Free State raad continues
Lady Smith. which is one OF the bases
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-27
MULES FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
Vssssl VII Sail From Kew Orleans for Natal Mex,
Mo,,h With 1000.

New Orleans, Sept. 27--Early in oc-
toDer ship will sail from this port for
Natal with 5000 draught and pack mules
Tor the British army The British ad-
uiralty has closed arrangements for
the vessel ana a special commission
winch has been here for the past six
weeks was yesterday ordered by cable
10 close options on 5000 mules 70 which
Ihey pay $40 a head premium over the
I.'arhei irei prices. Major Scobell Of Scots
Grays, mead OF The commission is ne
sotia,ihg Tor several more vessels and
the other members of the commission
VIII leaVe here today for the west to
heg9uate Tor more stock Major Scobell
salu last night that he also wanted
lIoiil ooO To 400 drivers and would give
preference To men who served in Cuba
euilhg the Santiago campaign. lie said
ne vas acting Tor the British office. He
ha. placed extensive orders for wagons
IA this country