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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
TALK OF A HOLD OVER.


There is still considerable talk i'm and
around city Hall concerning the elec-
tion of an Inspector OF milk, whi,h ~
set down for the meeting OF the board
of aldermen TO be held on Thursday.
August 81. There is rumor to che
effect that no election viii take place
on that day, In which case MIR. Perkins.
the present incumbent W the office.
would hold over. the law providing that
An inscpctor OF milk shall ~ elected IN
the month of August
There ls. however. very lHgle proba
bility of any such plan being put into
effect aud 10 Is quite safe TO assert that
an Inspector of milk Shall be elcctel in
day oi this month. aud ~ viii be either
Mr.. Walter 81. Sa<iders or Mr. Albert
fenn'r Jr.. both uf whom are highly
recomm andtd as cDmps.ent chemists.
II ls believed that the two Scst votes
VII hnally go ~ Mr. Fcnnsr and nis
ifirnds boiicvf that hc viii he elected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09

, company. on whose extension the acci-
dent occurred. He testified that the
wrecked car was owned by the Bridge
port Traction company and leased to
the Milford company and that it was I'm
good shape. This car like all others OF
the company had been inspected as
usual. When This road was opened
President ltadel went To Supt. Butler
Of the bridgeport Traction company
and told him he wanted a number of
the best and most experienced men
available TO put on the extension until
new men could be broken i'm.
On sunday the cars were all manned
by experienced men. The usual trip
time from Bridgeport to Shelton and
return had been two and a half hours,
but on Sunday he had ordered that the
time be extended so as to make the
trips en three-hour schedules.
Extra inspectors We're also on duty
on Sunday. on Friday he went over
the road with Engineer Starr, lookir..
for spots which needed Improvement
ON this trip guard rails on this trestle
We're discussed and while IL was
thought that the bridge was perfectly
safe I'm this respect 10 was decided 10
order on guard rails TO be placed on the
bridge inside the wooden guard rails.
Accordingly on Friday afternoon the
Berlin Iron Bridge company was or
dered by telephone TO place such
guards In position. President RadeI
had known Motorman Hamilton for A
years and considered him safe man.
When asked for his opinion as to the
cause OF the catastrophe President Ra-
del SAID; Il cannot say; / don't know
what 60 think"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
COrlr1ON COUNCIL
in SPECIAL SESSION.
Resolution Adding 100000 to Sewer
Appropriation Passed in Concur
renCe--ExChange Place Park.

The special meeting Of the common
council was called to order by Clerk
Daniel F. Hayden, and, in the absence
OF President kendick the chair was
filled by Councilman John w. Angel
OF the Fifth ward as president pro tenn
After the warrant calling the meeting
had been read a resolution from ths
board OF aldermen adding the sum of
100000 TO the appropriation for the
construction OF sewers was taken m
and was passed In concurrence.
Also from the board a message ana
resolution approving the action of ,he
commission appointed to select a 40
sign and a site for the Carrie Rrov,,
Memorial fountaln;" passed i'm concur.
renee.
Also from the board OF aldermen
message and resolution dedicatinV ccrl
tain land adjoining the new passenge,
station for park purposes. and t,irnine
the same over To the control OF the mari,
commissioners.
Councilman Grinnell moved that ,ho
resolution be referred 20 the committee
on parks. and 10 was so voted by a ,fs-
ing vote.
Also from the board an ordinano,
adding s525 10 the appropriation for m.
license commissioners: passed I'm CON
currence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
DOvER'S WRECKED BANK.
Receivers ard Assgnsss VIII Soon py Dividends
10 the Depcsllors.

Dover. n. H.. Aug. 9.-Receiver Il. III.
Carroll of the Cochec0 National Bark
of this city. which failed ON June .. -
settling up the affairs Of the institution
u rapidly as possible. IL u expected
49, announcement. of a I, pep cent. div
idend payable to depositofs will be
made In a few days.
William v. Mason. assignee Of tha
COcheco savings Bank will pay "A div
ideud of 20 per cent to depositOrs OF
that institution ON September ~. a
dividend has also been announced by
thc asSignee of the dcfunct Dover Five
Cent Savings bank OF this city. which
WIS wrecked 20 the time ~ the failing
of the Dover National bpnk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
REBELS ROUTED.
General Macarthur Attacks Force Of
5000 FiIipinos,
The Insurgents Driven Five Miles in The
Direction Of Angeles.

Washington, Aug. 9.--Genaral ons
confirms the report of battle at San
Fernando in the following cable:
Manila, Aug .. 1899.
Adjutant General. Washington
Macarthur with four thousand mon
attacked insurgent army. six thousand
strong, concentrated around San Tror-
nando 5:15 this morning. Al IN o'clocl,
"a. m. had driven IL five miles i'm dirsr-
tion OF Angeles. Casualties few A.
tack ordered for seventh inst. rain an
not permit movement. Railway iron,
Angeles north badly washed by unnre.
cedented floods OF last six veeLss he
yond ability OF Insurgents to renal,
tSlgned) OTIS.
BURNING OF THE SATTRNIrS
The steamer Saturnus of the Colxnart
Martima, coasting under the American
nag was discovered August , bv rho
United states gunboat Pamnaneo
beached at San Fer Dtndo under tho in
surgent trenches there. The steamer
was boarded by an armed boats crew
and the passengers We're taken off The
cargo. consisting of general merchan.
disc and 100000 In specie. had been
socked Several attempts To tow the
SatlIrnus off were unsuCccSsful Tba
pamoanga then left San Fernando I'm
search of further assistunca wheraunoo
the insurgents returned and set fire 10
the vessel.
The United states gunbolt Yorktown
arrived here Yesterday after bonnhard
inp san Fernando. The S3turnus she
reported was still smOuldering and was
"A total wreck
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
SHERIFF. AND KEEPER
PULLED REVOLVERS.
Met With Resistance When They
Went to Take Possession of a
Liquor Saloon Under Mortgage.

Deputy Sheriff Winslow ana a keeper
manned McElfoy had about as lively a
time yesterday as generally comes the
way or deputy sherifi'or any one else
IN this peaceful community. The deputy
sheriff went 10 the liquor saloon at the
corner. OF Pine and Orange streets
which was run by Jaanes j. Keough
who some time ago gave mortgage
OF the premises 10 Patrick f. Caro-.
III was The intention 0f the deputy
sheriff 70 take possession OF the place
under the mortgage and alao serve "A
writ cf a&ta chment for 500 issued by Il.
j. AfvCarthy. Mr.. WinslOw asked FOR
Mr.. Keough. but the bartender said
flhat gentleman was out The barten-
der was not agreeable and the two men
who came 10 take possession Of the
place realized they had considerable of
sf-task ON their hands.
Among the things called for by the
mortgage was the license OF The place.
The license hung behind the bar and Il
was necessary to get H. The bartender
stood defiant 50 ..r WinslOw told Mr..
McElroy 10 manOeuVre behind the bar
and get the license.
Mr.. McElroy is big and strong and he
got behind the bar all right The license
was about 20 leave the wall when the
bartender picked up bottle and was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
MOTORr1AN PUT ON
BRAKE, KELLY SAYS.
The Only Passenger to Escape Un-
hurt Tells of the Terrible Disas=
ter at StratfOrd.

Bridgeport, Aug. a.--The coroners i'm
quiry into the trolley catastrophe at
Straltford Sunday was continued today.
The first witness summoned this morn
ing was William Kelly of Bridgeport
he said that he was aboard the car on
the. fatal trip and occupied the second
seat from the front. AS the car ran
down the incline approaching the
bridge its speed was not unusual He
was positive the motorman had the
brake half on AS the car was about
to run onto the trestle ne left his seat
and crawling under the protecting rail
stepped on to the running board in or
der 10 examine the underworld of the
bridge as he crossed. His position on
the running board was ait a point not
Ave feet distant from the motorman.
he said, SO that he was able TO know
what The motormah was doing. Upon
the car Leaving the track he saw the
motqrman applying full brakes" He
knew that the brakes were on, not only
from the position OF the brake crank
in the hands OF the motorTnan straight
ont i'm front. but having ridden often
on cars he was able to detect the sound
of the brakes on the wheels. The mo-
torman grasped the brake crank with
both hands and leaned TO one side
Then the car swung othe right and
he fell off and down into the mud i'm
the pond bed. Kelly was unable to say
whether the current was ION or Off"
The next witness was Andrew Radel,
president Of the Milford Street Railway
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09

cuss. n. y. and appropr.atirg 500 for
the purpose. was passed Ia concurrence.
Also from the board OF aldermen.res-
Olutions acc ptng gifts of Rebeccn B
COmstock. Elizabeth A. Anderson, Mary
j. RamsdeIl. Lydia +. carpenter WI
.,iam A. Law and Ida +. Baker, susan
nah A. and Thomas y. Bilr1, May j.
Dean. Walter T.. and Georga \, Brown-
Ell Lydia f. Creighton. j ohm s'c.Nner-
ney. Louisa West and Mary \. Han
ger. and Perry q. Sweet 10 The Noftn
burial ground fund. were acr epted IN
concurrence.
Councilman WheldOn offered a feso-
luton calling upon the comm ssioher OF
public works 10 report at the next
meeting upon what he had done low
ards building a sewer system Mhlcn
would care for the sewage which - at
present polluting the Moshassuch
river passed.
Counc Imam Dwyer Offered resolu-
ton providing that the fountain IN
Toekwotton Park be connected win
the ice water attachment. the expense
r,f t5 exceed 5250; parsed.
The Common Council then ADJOURNED
10 meet on Monday. Sept II. at D. m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
Commissioner Smiths View.

Commissioner Smith briefly sta ed
the circumstances. and said that il was
desirable 10 pass the resolution which
came from the board OF aldermen al
once, in order that the board OF publ, ,
works and the park commissioners
might work In harmony
The plans OF the layout were exam.
ined, and after brief discussion. Coun-
cllman Gtinnell moved that the vote
whereby the resolution was referred To-
IN committee on parks be reconsidered
ana 81 was - voted
Councilman Griuneu then moved con.
curfence with The board of aldermen.
councilman HinCkley moved To-
amend the solution by making "a
i.ad thai the land be- placed under the
supervision Of the park commissioner
instead oI dedicating the land 10 the
park commission.
me amendment prevailed and the
resolution was then passed In CONCUR
renee with an amendment.
Also message ami resolution trans
mlttlng communication Of the cyp,
M ttee OF arrangements relative ia lav.
ng corner stUne of the United states
bull1iug AZ Chicago tn. and =, o.
tending the huSpitalities of The cgty =,
MS eNcellency Porfirib Diaz uf N.xi,.,
aifn party. and requesting tho r,a,.or
to make necessary arrauger,epfs 60.
reception 90 be rendered Pros d,.,t ni,.
of me republic Of Mexico Thc -
'u.ioN' were pass Il ln concurrence
number of monthly and ouart,,l,,
cepted "'-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
NOTES ABOUT TOWN.
Brief bul Interesting Items About Recent Happen
ings In and About These Plantations.

Charles Il. LFttlefield. of Block ISL
and, formerly of the printing firm OF
Littell & Littlefeld, fths city. was
adjudged insane. in the Sixth District
Court today. and was ordered COM
mitted TO the Butler Hospital for treat
ment. Overwork produced "a form OF
insanity known as paranoia, and Mr..
Littlefeld began TO have delusions
which made him an unsafe person to
be at liberty.
Antonio silva was before Judge
Sweetland, today. for keeping house
of i'll fame. and pleading not guilty.
was held i'm 81 600 for trial on Friday
says that he fell asleep on some steps
at the corner>of Ives and East Tran
sit street, last Sunday night and that
somebody stole his gold filled watch.
\ slot machine standing i'm front of
Ne. Sc East street was broken last
night and lot of confectionery and
some small change taken
Mrs. Emily Taylor of No. IL Pocasset
street reports that a man entered her
back hallway yesterday and attempted
to use false key TO get into her tene-
ment. but that he was frightened away
Louise Iussier Of No. 322 Washington
street reports that at 2:SO yhis morning
she left the Chinese restaurant on Bur-
rill and Weybosset streets i'm company
with a man who called himself Joseph
Bennett They were followed by two
other young men. and at the corner OF
Westminster and Franklin streets one
OF them snatched her purse, In which
was S2l and ran away with IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
C0ST0N SIGNALS.
The Inventor Rscshes Ro.lcs That They Nave
BEEN Adopted For The Mex can Nau.

Mr.. William Franklin Coston, inven-
tor of the Coston signal, who is at New
port has received a letter announcing
that the Coston signal has been adopt
ed by the Mexican governments on its
vessels Of war. The letter is as fol-
lows:
city of Mexico. July 2. 1899.
office of Secretary OF States and Evo-
lutions of War and Navy OF Mexico:
The president of the republic has
approved the expenditure OF s356.27 gold
value for 1400 'Bengala lights, to be
used at night by the men, war. That
purchase must be made in New York
at the office of the Coston signal. No. :
Water street. through our general con-
sui In said city. Please give your or
ders 10 the effect of remitting said sum
TO the consul at New York
THE foregoing transcription lis i'm an
swer To your note n February 2S ult.
Under the constitution. July 2. 1899.
"(Signed) NINNYITIAK,
Secretary of War for Mexico"
MIR Coston has recently filed an or
der for large consignment of signals
for the trans-Siberlan railway. which
were sent To Vladivostock for the Rus
sian government.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
QUEENS SPEECH.
Announces That England Is at Peace
With All Nations.
Reference 10 Transvaal. Fears For Har-
vests In India.

London. Aug. parliament was pro-
rop,tad al . o'clock this afternoon by
RIVAL commission. The house of lords
met and summoned commons to the
har and the proceedings terminated
with the reading of the queens speech
as follows:
INV Lords and Gentlemen-My rela-
tions with the other powers continue
friendly. The conference summoned by
the emperor OF Russia to consider
measures for promoting the mainten-
ance Of peace has completed pos SIT
tings. Although the result of its de-
liberatlons did not fully correspond
with the lofty aims which it was sum-
moned to accomplish. ii has met with
a considerable MEASURE OF success. The
institution OF a permanent tribunal OF
arbitration can not fail to diminish the
frequency Of war, while the extension
of the Geneva convention will mitigate
it's horrors
After a reference to the conclusion of
the Apglo- French convention on the
subject OF the Nile valley and the An
glo- Russian convention i'm regard TO
railway enterprises in China the espeech
continues:
1--WE have received a petition from
number of my subjects re-
siding In the South African republic.
my assistance to obtain a re-
moVal OF grievances and disabilities
of which they complain. The position
IF my subjects in the South African re-
pubic Is Inconsistent with the promise
II equal treatment whereon my grant
IF international independence TO that
'epublic was founded and the unrest
'aused Whereby is "A constant source of
hanger to the peace and prosperity of
ny dominions in South Africa. Nego-
.iations on this subject with the gov
.rnment OF the South African republic
have been entered into and are still
Another paragraph deals with the
reports of the recovery or
agriculture and trade OF India from the
caused by the famine, but it
adds:
Fears are now entertained of the
prospects of the harvests i'm Western
and Central India owing to the INSULT
cient rainfall though the officials are
taking timely precautions to meet any
scarcity"
The speech then reads: II regret to
add that the plague. though still con-
ined 10 the total or 1879 areas affected
Turing the winter. shows no sign OF
lbatement."
The speech thanks the commons for
he liberality with which they have
rovided for the naval and military de-
ence of the empire. and concludes with
eferences to/the benefits which may be
xpected from the domestic legislation
aSsed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09

! have desired 10 find a safe. nom
speculative and remuneratfve. invest
ment which 1 could unhesitatingly and
conscientiously recommend 10 the speo-
pie.
This have found 1t came TO me be-
cause of the adaptation and location of
my offices TO the convenience OF the
masses. Il is not only all i sought, or
anticipated. i'm the way of perfect Sc
curity and sufficient income. but. in ad-
dftion. one of its features is adapted to
those with small incomes, since IL pro-
vides for savings In sums OF as low as
one dollar per month or ten dollars per
year.
This Investment Company, The De-
pew Syndicate, makes wise, legitimate
investments i'm unimproved real estate
on the expert judgment of business
men OF the highest character and at
tafnments. The present holdings are
rapidly increasing in value because Of
their proximity to the marvellous cleo
tric power generated by the unlimited
force and storage of the Falls of Nj
agara.
This Syndicate. by the association OF
capital. adds to the earning power of
an already large investment. The pro-
moters have no salaries, and need no
compensation for their supervision.
experience or opportunities other than
the pro rata income which increased
capital produces, and which is shared
by common and preferred holders in
like proportion.
In order TO accommodate those who
are busy during the day. l shall remain
in my office on Saturday evenings from
seven until ten O'Clock.
MARK n. WOOD, Local Agent,
No. 6 westn,in ster ST., Providence, Y. ..
For the Depew Syndicate Home once, n
Broadway, New York City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
FINANCIAL.
BULLS AND BEARS.
Du|lness and Inactivity Marked the
Session.
Shorts Covered IN Sugar but The SpuTf OId
Not Last

Wall street. Aug. 9.-It was even
duiler than YESTERDAY. Fluctuations
were almost at q standstlll and trans
actions were down around the two
hundred thousand mark.
sugar continued its squo - OF The
shorts running them mp 20 ~ wnen X
went off losing about couple of points.
Inc early activity In sugar gave
tone TO the rest of tht market 5ut Whlle
prices were Improved there was "hlE d
minimum OF activity.
The market. however is fr3ctluhally
up from yesterday and IL held UP an
day although there was no more eNl-
dence or a disposition 10 buy OF pus
them higher than there was IL hailllusE
them. They simply moved mp ana do"h
over an exceedingly narrow rt'gr'
Leather was conspicuous c'hPdra-
lively speaking. The preferrea rose 10
73% and the common went above !.
y. y. Gas climbed from i7N GO Isl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
KRONMAN REMANDED.
Held on Tho Charge Of PAIRING Murdersi His Wife
In Their Flat.

New York. Aug. 9.--Nathan Kron-
man was arraigned toaay fer the muir
der q his wife. Annie in their home
on Monday last. He was again re-
manded TO the coroner.
The evidence on witch kroaman was
held included a statement by Henry f..
Hicks. a colored man. that he had seen
Kronman between the hours Of and
2:3O o'clock Monday afternoon stand
ing in the doorway OF the KrDu'nau
home.
Kronman's cuffs. hands, shirt front
and coat. according to Hicks. were
blood-stalned.
Mrs. kronman was afterwards found
I'm her apartments on an upper flpOr of
that house with her head gashed She
died in the Roosevelt hospital the next
morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
Work 10 Be Discontinued.

Also rcsolution directing the c.,p
missipnrr OF public works % stop work
on Black street and Columbus agonue
With an amendment. which prsviG.s
that the work shall be discontinued
until October y; passed dn concurrrucs.
Also from the board. an Invitation Of
League " American municipalities tn
attend fhe third annual convention al
Syracusc. y. Y. September : 10 to 81
1899: rercffed in concurrence.
Also a n1efsage and ordinance cou 4.
rermng the Investment OF sinking
funds. passed I'm concurrence.
Counciinan Grinnell moved tina. The
ecniuirfivncr - public w0rks b. pi-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09

New Haven. Aug e-Work was be.
gun today ON the Yale memorial arch
which In Co b erected IN. memory of
the Yale men who lost their,lives I'm tho
spanish war. The arch viii span the
passage between Battcll chapel and
Durfee hall. The fund has been raised
entirely Gy subscription.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
Sted RooI on EIre.

The alarm from box 25S. at 40
O'Clock this Afternoon. was f1r a fire
ON The roof Of shed. Whi,h is lnclud-
I'd IN the phnt ~ tn Rhode Island
Tool 80. on West River street Thls
shei has been used as an onanrellIne
shop. ana vs. not of material value. The
fire. which WAS coniiued to the attic
ana r,of. caused bui yery slight loss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
INSTANTLY KILLED.
Lewis Sumner Struck by a Train at
Station In Pawtucket.
On Way 10 Visit His Buyheod's Homs When
the Fatality Occurred.

Lewis Sumner, 20 years old, was
struck by train and instantly KILLED
in front OF the railroad station at Paw
tucket at S:02 this morning. He was
about TO visit the home OF his youth In
Grafton. Mass, and being deaf failed
To hear either the train or the warning
shouts. His body was frfghtfully man
gled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09

lowed TO address the common council
IN relation TO the land I'm front OF the
new passenger station which n is pro
posed to lay out for park purposes, and
tt was so voted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09

Tndia's area of wheat farms Is now
about two-thr,h ~ larce as that of
tho United states. Thv wheat is still
threshcd by being tr"dd owt hy bull
locks and buffalocs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-09
Other Business

a reffiution authorizing t,. chief
engineer of the flra deptainient Ia a..
ma the convention of tho tntTn,fiorai
association n Fir Enrin .rs I'D Svra-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
Sterling
Silver Novelties,
% Cents Each.

Tape measures, floss or thimble
cases,-sewing or manicure scis-
sOrs, - sterling silver mounted
chatelaine mirrors with handles,
paper cutters, shoe horns, nail
files, - button hooks, cuticle
knives,-cut glass cologne bot
ties and salts jars mounted with
sterling silver.
Glass tooth powder, tooth
brush, and salve boxes mounted
with sterling silver finished with
applied beading.
Bonnet and hat brushes. Glove
Stretchers. Match Boxes. Whisl<
BrOOms with sterling handles,
% Cents Each.
James McCreery g. Co..
Twenty-third Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
YONKERS.

Edward NJ Blevin, John F. Brady and Robert L.
Stewart tho commissioners appointed TO deter
mine the value of certain real estate for park pur-
poses. met at the City Clerks office yesterday to
hear property owners whose lands have been con-
1scated or damaged by the Washington Park I'M
provement In South Broadway. They Will meet
again December l.
City Auditor Charles Brown has been reappointed
by the Mayor, his term TO expire May |, 1901.
Michael Hayes. the ongshoreman who rescued
Patrick Burns. of Paterson, from drowning In the
river off the gas house Saturday night was
recently discharged from Sing Sing Prison after a
long term for kicking his wife to death.
At the Amackassen Club tomorrow evening
patronesses' dance will be given, which Is attract
ing great deal Of consideration among the go
ciety people OF the city.