davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
CLAIMS name
WAS FORGED.
That IS NeWb0|d'S Defence In
Case on PrOmissory Note.
WAS GIVEN TO MICHAEL KERR
Latter Subsequently Sold II 10 His Cousin
Robert MCGuickin For $500.
KERR AND NEWBOLD WERE PARTNERS
They Ran a Liquor Saloon and Il Was Claimed
Nois Was Given In Course Of Business.
Testimony al The Trial.
Latter Subsequently Sold II 10 His Cousin
Robert McGuckin For $500.
KERR AND NEWBOLD WERE PARTNERS

a jury in Judge Dubois court this
morning heard lots Of testimony in re-
gard TO the financial management OF
Bristol saloon for three years and al
legged forgery. The suit was on a
promissory note that Robert McGuckin
claimed TO have purchased for full
value froh ST full cousin. Michael
Kerr, the note being signed by Robert
Newbold. Mr.. McGuicken claimed he
paid $500 for the note which he seeks
now to recover with interest amounting
to sS7. Mr.. Newbold pronounced the
note a forgery.
Michael Kerr was the first witness,
and said that he went into partnership
with Robert Newbold for the purpose of
deriving revenue from the sale of liquor
and that he had no objection to having
his name used in the business. Mr..
Newbold purchased the saloon agreed
on from Henry +. Rawson. and he,
Kerr. paid for il with his check for
$780, but Mr.. Newbold took the bill of
sale I'm his own name and also secured
a transfer of the lease 10 himself This
was III 1890 anu the lOlt was iIlduc vi
September 26, and was for the sum that
witness thought his interest in the bus
mess was worth, and was given be-
cause the property and the lease stood
in Mr.. Newbold's name.
ON cross-examnation Mr.. Kerr ad-
mitted that he took charge of the sa-
loon and ran IL for a long time until
Mir. Newbold last spring again resumed
the management. Witness was posi-
ha ca y NntXh hold cio mi a
and that the affairs of the saloon bust
ness he had conducted with Mr.. New
bold was not yet settled. The note wit
ness said he disposed Of to Mr.. Me-
Quicken for $1,000. and that the latter
knew nothing of the circumstances un-
der which the note was taken. Wit
ness had never demanded payment Of
the note from Mr. Newbold and ad-
mitted Mr.. Newbold had property in
Bristol, but could not say whether it
was encumbered or not. Only $3.50 of
Mr.. Newbold's was embraced i'm the
check for $500 given TO Mr.. Rawson.
Robert McGuicken, the plaintiff. testi-
fled that he bought the note in April,
1898. paying then $500 in cash and the
balance last November. He made a
demand before suit was brought and
was unaware of the circumstances un-
der which the note was given.
The defendant denied ever making
the note or ever owing Mr. Kerr any
money. Counsel for Mr.. Newbold dwelt
i'm his argument on what he claimed
was material difference i'm the hand
writing, and that while Mr.. Newbold
always wrote his name on the line, the
signature i'm the note showed variety
i'm the location of letters on the paper.
John w. Hogan was counsel for the
plaintiff and Henry w. Hayes counsel
for the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

Mr. Brown, OF Newport. moved that
the order OF business be changed so as
To allow of the election of state COM
mitteemen, and IL was so voted.
The members of the state central
committee from the city Of Providence
elected were: Dennis j. Mccarthy, Jas.
u. Meehan, Eugene j. Mccarthy. John
f. Collins, Charles +. Irons, John II.
Deinan. John r.. Monahan, Thomas II.
Kelly. John j. Dockery, Thomas h.
West
When the town OF Scituate was called
there was no response. the name OF
Franklin =. owen not being placed i'm
nomination.
There was quite little discussion
over the electiN of a committeeman
from North Smithfield. but the matter
was finally referred to the state central
committee for proper decision.
At this stage the COMMITTEES on res0-
lutions returned TO the hall, and a re-
port was made by Mr.. Richard B. Com-
stock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
Mr.. FITzSIMMONS FOR CHAIRMAN.

Chairman owen then announced the
selection of Frank ~ Fitzsimmons, OF
Lincoln, as temporary chairman, and he
was unanimously elected and escorted 20
the platform. Mr.. FitZsimmons said
that the delegates were gathered under
conditions more hopeful than I'm former
years. They were willing and able to
gain n victory from the Republican
party. or rather from a small coterie
that has dominated the Republican
party. The issue OF today was that of
u constitutional convention by the peo-
pie. He did not. he said intend TO re-
fleet upon the distinguished gentleman
who had prepared the revised consti-
tuition, but the peope were not satisfied
with the instrument. and demanded a
constitution prepared by the people.
aud thereby obtain reforms that are
needed. and can only be secured by
having new organic law Of the state.
John T.. Conlcy. OF Warren. and John
H. JudsOn. of Pawtucket were elected
temporary secretaries, and the tempo
rary organization was made permanent.
4 motion was adopted authorizing
the chairman 10 appoint committee of
seven 10 prepare a platform. and, ON
motion OF Mr. n. B Comstock IL was
voted that all resolutions be referred
TO rnat committee without debate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.


The interior workings of modern
drug store" were elaborated upon at
the Sixth district court, today when
Wilfred II. S. Jacques, who runs
pharmacy at the corner Of Cranston
and Bridgham streets. was placed on
trial for maintaining a nuisance. Pa
trolman Gammill testified that he saw
people in the back room playing cards
for money and that persons went In So
Der early in the evening and came out
at midnight drunk. What looked ike
lager beer was poured from bottles in
the back room as well as az the soda
fountain. Capt. Marston had seen the
respondent dealing out drinks from
bottles to men and women, as they
stood at the soda fountain. The repu-
tation OF the pharmacy was bad. Peo-
pie had complained by word Of mouth
and through anonymous letters. Young
men freQuentcd the store on Sundays
and played cards. on one occasion he
saw two men and a woman drinking
at the fountain and later witnessed the
men lead away the woman who was
too drunk to walk alone.
There was also evidence submitted
90 show that "A pint OF whlskey had
been bought by an officer on Sunday,
Feb. i2. Jacques put In the testimony.
He was adiudRed probably guilty and
bound over TO the grand jury in $1,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
RECEIVES lao BALLOTS TO 81 FOR CUMBERLAND SAGE
On the Lates Motion Mr. Geens Nomination Made Unanimous
mainder Of State Ticket Named by AsCamaiOn H. Wade
For Lieutenant Governor Miles McNamse For Secretary Of Stas
George Brown For Attorney General and Edward Walker For GsnaTa
Treasurer Platform Condems Corruption Of Political Opponents and
Demands Constitutional Convention

of Providence, was invited to address
the convention.
Mr. kavanaugh said that there was
practically but single issue in the
present campaign, and that Was con-
stitutional revision. The unequal rep
resentation which existed in Rhode Is
land today called loudly for revision for
IL was unfair, unjust and unequal rep
resentation. Taxation without repre-
sentation exists today as il existed in
the time of King Charles Home rule
for the cities and towns is also an issue,
and upon these two issues every man,
Independent of political afiiliation, can
be asked TO join hands. Let the Demo-
Gratis forget bygones and dead issues
of the past. and let every man put his
shoulder to the wheel and present n
strong front To the enemy in this state.
Mr.. Kavanaugh then spoke briefly on
national matters. and he said that tho
great issue next year would be expan~
sion and anti-eXpansion.
Hon. Hugh j Carroll, OF Pawtuckets
was next introduced and he spoke brief
ly and stated that today the Demo-
cratic party of Rhode Island was united
on the issue OF constitutional con-
vention. The party could win this year
this Year il could certainly win next
year. Mr. Carroll then reviewed the
work of the commission which had
prepared the revised constitution, and
declared that he. for one, was ready To
do all I'm his power TO bring about the
framing of a constitution by the peo-
pie and one that would prevent tho
giving of valuable franchises to quasis
public corporations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
STILL DRIVING THE
FILIPINO REBELS.
Another Forward rIOVement rIade by
American Troops Today===Gen.
Otis Report of Situation.

Manila, March 1i.-noon-At seven
o'clock this morning hearing the insur-
gents bugles sounding, Scott's battery
dropped three. shrapnel shells into the
woods on the left OF the Pasig church.
No reply was made and at 7:i5 the reg
ular infantry advanced until they en-
countered a number OF volleys. This
fire was returned with interest.
The line then wheeled towards Pa
teros in the following order: The Ore
gon volunteers. the goth regulars. the
Washington volunteers, cavalry de-
tachment the 22d regulars and reserve
artillery. The troops followed the roads
while the gunboats Ceste and Laguna
assisted in suppressing the fire on the
left flank. Three rebel canoes were cap
tutred on the river.
The rebel sharpshooters at Caloocan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14

The Democratic state convention met
i'm Music hall at IL o'clock this morning,
and there was quite large attend
ance OF delegates. 1t was noticeable
that the delegates who favored the
nomination of George W. Greene, Of
Woonsocket. were very jubilant, while
the Garvin men were much quieter, but
talked earnestly together and wore a
determined loook. Chairman Owen was
very busy man, and he was in con-
ference with leading members of the
state committee before the convention
was called to order.
Quite a long time was consumed by
Secretary Conley in making up the roll
OF the convention as some of the dele
cations were tardy in handing i'm their
credentials, and IL was 1857 o'clock be-
fore the convention was ready for busi-
ness.
The convention was called to order by
Chairman Owen of the state central
committee, and the roll of the conven-
ton was called, as there was no copy
of the call of the convention available,
and il could not be read. The dele
gates from the city of Providence were
as follows:
James X. Cronin, Dennis ]. Mccarthy.
Hugh Mcclure, Richard B. Comstock,
James Il. Meehan, James B. Lovett,
John =. McGuinness, John G. Lyons, +.
f. Burke, John +. Collins, Charles f.
Irons, William T. Todd, Peter Cregan,
Michael Sweeney. Isaac Bender. John
Delaudes. Thomas +. Kelley, Michael
Y. Braney. Thomas +. Dorney, John j.
Dockery y. j. Kenny Luke kavanagh,
Thomas i. West. Timothy Molloy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
SITUATION BAD.
Many Of Ihe County and Commercial Banks In
California Rays Closed Temporarily.

San Luis Obispo. Cal. March 1.-THE
bank situation here is unsatisfactory.
The County and Commercial banks are
closed. President Venable. Of the Com
mercial. says:
"If il does not rain very soon, In order
10 make better times. our bank will not
be opened"
j. II. Andrews, president Of the An
drews Banking company, the only
bank now doing business here. stated
that he was receiving deposits and
would weather the storm. II Is stated
that II much pressure is brought To
bear i'm making collections by the closed
banks. several business houses may be
forced 10 suspend. Bank Commissioner
Barrett Is investigating the affair OF
the County and Commercial banks.
The branches Of the Commercial at
Cambria. Pass Robes and Templeton
are closed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
THE PLATFORM.

The platform as adopted opened BY
welcoming the return OF peace and ex-
pressing the gratitude of the party to
the soldiers and sailors who have
brought tho war with Spain 10 a speedy
and successful close. lt condens the
Incompetence OF the war department.
resulting as Il has iu 50 much priNa-
tion. sickness and death IN the ranks
OF tho soldiers who answered their
country's call. II emphaticallv de-
nnunces Algcrism and all aficials Sc
sponsible for the conditions
The next clause AYERS that among
Democratic principles none s sounder
and none more fundamental than the
right OF the people 90 make and aiter
their constitution or govcrnmcnt.' I'm
this state both the theory and the prac-
tlce OF government by the people have
become obsolete. Every citizen must
admit that the state government for
All practical purposes rs vested In Q
Continued on Page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
NO CANDIDATE YET.
The Committee Has Not Selected
New President For Brown.
Has Held Several Meetings Since 0eclIna'
ton Of Rex Or. Taylor.

The committee on the new president
OF Brown University has held several
meeting since Dr.Taylor declined. The
committee, however. has come to no de-
cision. Col. r. II. |. Goddard said this
morning that the committee was not
yst ready to make any announcement.
1t is the same committee that selected
DR.. Taylor. The members Of it are DR..
Alvah Hovey, chairman; DR.. George
f.. Horr, Jr., secretary; Col. r. III. l..
Goddard. from the Board Of Fellows
and Colgate Hoyt, William V. Keller
and Cornelius s. Sweetland from the
Board Of Trustees. When the commit
tee has made the selection. the corpora
ton this time can be called together in
seven days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
DEAD IN THE SCHOOL.
Pupils Discovered eody Of Ianiior When ThsI
Assembled Fer Their Studies.

Laconia. y. H., March 1i-When
the pupils Of the High school were
gathering this morning some Of them
found the body OF Henry Shepard. the
janitor, lying on the floor Of the base
ment. IL is thought death resulted
from heart disease. Mr.. Shepard was
co years of ege and had been a resident
OF Lavonia for 20 years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
ByouuhI Soldiers From PORTO Rico.

New York. March '1i.-The United
States transport Mcclellan. Capt.
Bricllcy. from San Juan and Ponce.
via Santiago March 2, arrived this
morning. The Mcclellan brought eight
cabin passengers and i6 United states
soldiers on furlough. also 16 bodies Of
limited states soldiers from Santiago.
Among the cabin passengers were col.
WvBc. Third United states infantry;
cant. r.. Bath 3fth Michigan volunteers;
Judge Murphy and the Rev. Doctors X.
y. Adams and NJ. -. Caldwell.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14

reported.
GEN. WHEATON'S WORK.
Washington. March 1.-THE follow
ing cable from Gen. Otis reached the
war department today:
Manila. March IL. 1899.
To Adjutant General, Washington.
Until yesterday field operations here
since capturing Caoocan of minor ma
lure consisting of driving back small
bands of insurgents, with considerable
loss TO the latter. Yesterday Gen. Whea-
ton with 10Th. 22d infantry the Oregon
and Washington troops, section Sixth
Artillery and squadron Fourth Caval-
ry, attacked large force of enemy drove
them back and took line Of Pasig river,
which he now holds Two improVised
gunboats In lake have captured consid-
cradle property. Insurgent loss heavy,
our own killed and wounded slight, ag-
gregating 30, mostly slightly wounded.
Insurgents made no determined stand
(Signed) OTIS"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
Ne iaje an Affidavit

w. w Budlong. who made an afti-
dayit before Dennis J. Holland rea-
tive 20 the meats sold by a local branch
OF a western beef house. and which
was published in the New York Sunday
journal, OF the 18th inst. Is the same
person who managed the "buried-alive'
exhibition at the State Fair, two years
ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
THE POpE'S CONDITION.
Dispatch from Roms Say His Holiness Has Had
Renewal Of fainllng fiis.

London. March H.-A special dispatch
from Rome announces that the Pope
has suffered from a renewal OF falnting
fits. but. Il is added that his physicians
do not regard his condition as serious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
DUKE OF y0RK'S LEvEe.
UnDsd States Ambassador Choats Presented His
Sen and Mr. Spencer Eddy.

London. March 1.-THE Duke Of
York held levee at ST. James Palace
this afternoon, thick fog enveloping
London at the time The United states
o. Ambassador, Mr.. Joseph ". Choate,
presented HIS son. Mr.. Joseph H.Choate.
Jr.. Mr.. Spencer Eddy, who was priv
ate secretary TO Col John Hay when the
latter was United states Ambassador
here. and United states Consul General
nehQrne
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
Drrppsd Dead kfer lssvinp Theatre.

Minneapolis. MINI, March 14.-Col.
John +. West proprietor OF the West
hotel. widely known and one OF the
most prominent men IN the northwest,
dropped dead after returning from the
theatre last night. II Is thought he
died of hcnrt disease.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
A Rich Gold Shikn.

Victoria. y. c.. March IA rich
gold strike Is reported TO have been
made on Granite Creek. near Albini. on
the west coast Of Vancouver island.
Assays make a showing of $500 20 the
ton. There is great excitement i'm the
district
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
SNOW BOUND TRAIN.
No Nearer Being Released From The Drifts Than
Twas Ten layS Ago.

Cheyenne, Wyo., March 1.-THE
Cheyenne and Northern passenger train
which has been for three weeks blocked
by the snow near Iron Mountain is ap-
parently little nearer being released
than IL was ten days ago. The rescu-
ing work train is still more than ten
miles from the passenger train. The
snow i'm many places is ten feet deep
and is hard frozen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.

The chair appointed John T. Tucker.
Of Bristol: Thomas y. West and II. Is.
Comstock OF Providence; Frank +.
Nolan. OF Newport Clark Potter. North
Eingstown. l.. +. e. Garvin. Cumber-
land. and Charles ~. Sparks, Warren.
ar committee on platform.
While the committee on resolutions
was celebrating Mr.. Luke kaVanaugh,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
Sneolal MolIcs.

l.. ID. Lawrence. G. III. Thompson and
T. Il. Fitzgerald are conducting a sys-
ternatic canvass OF Providence for sub
scribors to the Providence News. The
Providence News guarantees the
prompt and careful delivery Of the pa
pors to all subscribers they may Sc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
tribune Bicycles The Elue slreak. :.

Fitted with cycloIdal sprockets. The
smoothest running wheel made. S40
$50. SO. FRASER BROS. co, 297
Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
free Concert

by Church and Spary of Reeves Ameri-
can Band in solos and duets at
FRASER BROS. cos store 291 Wcy-
bosset street. Saturday afternoon and
oyapfuu
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
Duane Bicycles

can't he beat for the price, S25.
FRASER BROS. CO, 297 Weybosset
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
f'r. Klo'i-g's Condition.

New York. March H--Rudyard Kip
ling spent a good night and continues
TO improve.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
10 Cur. . Cold In One psy

Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets. AT
druggists refund the money VI " fail. 20 cure.
CSC. The genuine has l.. B. y On each tablet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14

ANY LADY who can sew can earn
good pay making neckwear for US at
home: work all cut; sent by mail any
distance: send Zoe for full particulars
and sealed contract for employment
HOME EMPLOYMENT CO, box 9l5,
Bath. Me. tlD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
Neat and Attractive Labels.

The ~ y RYDER Co. g. Washington. makes o
specially OF label work al low prices
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
TOO LATE TO Be CLASSIFIED.

BOARDING-Table board; rooms
home cooking. ? Conduit street cor
ner Seekell (lD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14

TO LET-Upper Tenement of rooms
at 1874 Broadway; steam heat; perfect
repair. Apply to II. Nj. BOWEN, 4l'
Westminster street (l4)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14

WANTED-LADY AGENTS to sell a
celebrated Corset, and fine line CT
skirts; sample free; agents make from
three TO fifteen dollars day. j. Il.
WOOD, Syracuse, y. Y. (l)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14

LARGE front room, or suite of rooms
furnished 90 Federal street; left hand
bell. D4)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14

AGENTS WANTED for complete line
novelties: 10c for 3 costly samples; cir
culars: valuable outfit genuine bar
gain: commission paid. UNION MFG.
AGENTS SUPPLY CO., o.,Haworth, n. J.
Q4)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14

ST. BERNARD PUPPIES for sale.
HERBERT 1NMAN, Woodville, Nortn
Providence. tli)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14

EGGS FOR HATCHING-Barr and
Ruff Plymouth Rocks: White and
Partridge: Wyandottes, Buff Leghorn
and Dark Brahmas; incubator eggs SO
per 100: q few cho ce cockerels and pull
let's for sale. w. Il. RICHARDSON,
Cranston street, Knightsville, II. !.
GD
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-14
GEN. WHEAToN's WORK.

continue active, but no casualties are
reported.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-22
STRUCK ANOTHER SNAG.
Hearing on Atlantic shore Line Rail
rosd Postponed.

Kennebunk, November 2i.-Ihe Attain
tic shore line railroad projsotors struck
another snag In their preliminary hear
ing, Tuesday. They were on hand at
eight O'Clock In the morning. ready to
continue the testimony which was begun
Monday, but the railroad commissioners
announced that nothing further could be
done as flaw had been discovered In the
published notice OF the. hearing. Conse-
qusntly. nn sdiournment until January
4 was taken. during which time tho
necessary red tape can be attended to.
The Kennsbunk traders who objected
to the proposed route on the ground that
It would divert trade from kenDsbunk
village. have Withdrawn their remon-
STRANGE. They hope to induce the rail-
road company to build loop through
Kennebunk village. Whether they hnve
any substantial basis for that hope the
records do not state.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-22
AN APPEAL.

As has been the custom for the past
twenty -one years, Rev. s. II. Pearson OF
the Gospel Mission desires to visit some
OF the worthy needy and extremely poor
oIes OF our city. on or before Thanks
giving day, and provide them with some
Of the com fcrts OF this prefent life.
This mas been the hardest season for
years. and do hereby most earnestly ap-
peal to such as God has favored In behalf
OF the suffering and sorrowing believing
that many who are possessed Of means,
and kindly disposed, yet whose time Is 40
occupied by home and business cares that
they do not have the opportunity Of seek
Ing out and assisting these In tho poorer
walks of life, would consider 1t q privi-
legs and pleasure to contribute some
thing towards making some life brighter
by few crumbs of comfort at this time.
Donations of food or money to purchase
the same sent to Rev. S. #. Pearson,
Gospel Mission, Congress street, or 1875
Park street, win be most thankfully re-
ceived, Immediately acknowledged, and
carefully distributed among the deserving
and needy. REV. 8. II. PEARON.
The Portland daily press., 1899-11-22
COMMITTEES ADJouRNS.

Chicago, ILL.,, November si.-Ihe Dem
ocratic National executive committee af-
ter brief session today adjourned sine
die. 1t was practically ag-eed among the
mem bers OF the committee that the meet
ings Of the executive body will be held
every sixty days and no session will prob
ably be held before January. No business
was done at the session. The entire place
and date Of the national meeting was
placed In the hands Of Chairman Jones.
The sentiment OF the members Of the
committee was unanimous that the
Democratic convention next year would
endorse the Chicago platform In It's en-
tirsty and that antitrust and antrim
perialistio planks would also be adopted.