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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
SNAKES TO SELL.
Clarke Caught Two Ratt|ers on His
Farm al Tiveton.
He VIII Try and Dispose Of Them 10 The
CIts Park Commission.

Charles Clarke. young man living at
Tiverton Four Corners, who is some
what noted for his hunting and fishing
abilities, came to the city this morning
on the steamer Queen City of the Sea-
comet line. He had n a box two large
rattlesnakes that he caught on his
farm yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Clarke
says that as he was passing through
one OF his fields at $3.50 yesterday he
saw the heads of the snakes. He re-
turned TO his home and got his rattle
snake trap. which consists OF a fine
wire loop attached to a pole. The hoop
Is dropped dow oyer the head OF the
snake and then operated by cord. SO
that his snakesh h. held a prisoner
and not strangled. Clarke's idea 5 10
dispose OF them to the officials at Roger
Williams Park. and he called upon Pa
trolman Bates at Turks head TO put
him an. the snakes on Park car. The
snakes are about two and half feet
in length, one having four and the
other five rattles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
TO REFORM SCHOOL.
Bacc6io Sentenced By Judge Douglas
In Common Pleas Court.
Offence Was Breaking, Entering and Steal
Ing Money and Cigars

Pasquale Baccoio. who is II years old,
was sentenced by Judge Douglas this
morning to the reform school during
minority on an Indictment charging
breaking and entering with intent 10
commit larceny. Late last fall, IL is
alleged, Bacooio broke into Abraham
Kaplan's store and stole 500 one-cent
pieces and 300 cigars. He managed 10
get as far as New York with the money
but was induced TO return. For a time
sentence was deferred but It was a few
days ago decided that It was about
time TO punish Pasquale SO he was
taken into court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
PERFECTING PLANS FOR
NEW DRY GOODS STORE
r1embers of the New Firm Hard at
Work---The Louvre Glove
Company's Lease.

The exclusive stories published In
the News in relation TO the new dry
goods firm which is TO be established in
providence on January / next, nave
caused a great amount Of discussion In
business circles, and here, at least, the
impression appears TO prevail that the
new firm will secure a large amount OF
the local business, as 1t will be conduct
ed by men who are thoroughly versed
in all the details of the trade.
In the meantime plans for the es-
tablishment of the new enterprise are
bein perfected by the members OF the
nrm, in order that no time snail De
lost In opening the store as soon as
they enter into the possession OF the
premises which they have secured VI
course, some little time VIII De re-
CURED To equip the store properly ana
TO make such changes ana alterations
on the premises as are demanded lor
the carrying on OF the business, out
with wide-awake men at the mead OF
the concern n great deal or WORK can
be accomplished in a comparatively
short time.
The News is in receipt NJ the follow
ing communication from the New fork
S''NN VA eht i<ouNIe 0ivNt N''''f'+A"
New York. Aug. "a, 1899.
Providence News, Providence, *. l.
"Gentlemen-Our attention has Deen
called. and copy OF the paper mas peen
forwarded. 20 us today 20 your issue
OF Monday. August 2i 1899. In reference
To an article In your paper that your
city is II have new dry goods mousse
and that the lease held by j.. a. Tll-
linghast on the store Of the Louvre
Glove company has already been pur-
chased.
We fear your announcement mas or
VIII injure the Louvre Glove company
very materially az the same vs. not true,
ana n mistake. of representation. we
request you kindly 10 recall this state.
ment at-once and forward us a copy or
the same TO our New Iork office.
"By so doing vou win greatly oblige.
Yours very resDectfrilv
LOUVRE GLOVE co.
"tSigred): VI. Heinborger. Secretary"
The News Is Informed on reliable su-
thority that Mr.. l.. a. Tlllinghast 49,.
a lease 10 ...e entire premises. ant that
under this lease he sub-iet nnrtions of
the propeTtv 10 tho louvre Glove COM
nanv. 20 Thomas J. oKeefe and ~
Willis q CO. fer a term Of years. with a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
ANGRY WOMEN KILL
USURER NEAR VIENNA.
Overpower Police, Drag the Honey
Lender From Cell and Beat
Him to Death.

Vienna, Aug. 25.--The women Of
Fuenfhaus. a suburb. thickly ppulat-
ed with the poorest families of the
working class, applied the lynch law
yesterday in Austrian fashion.
Armed with kitchen weapons they
took Cart Holz. a usurer. from the Jail
and clubbed him 10 death.
Holz was the agent for the Vienna
money lending firm OF Bittner & Fried
laender. An honest laborer named
wawra. on whom a large family de-
ncnded for support. got into the debt OF
fiolz ~ the extent of sixteen forins.
which sum. with interest to date. had
been nearly doubled.
Wawra had run OF hard luck. He
was sick for long time. and his wife
md children had all been under the
Doctors care more or less during the
summer He could not pay his notes.
which called for two forms. with Inter-
st. per week.
FINALLY Holz determined that he
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
RECONCILIATION WILL
COST HIM $55,OOO.
Van Setback fleets His Wife by
Chance and They Fall Into
Each Others Arms.

New York. Aug. 25.-By returning to
his wife after separation OF more than
a year Jack Van Setback viii lose n
legacy of s55,00O.
a reconciliation has been effected be-
tween Mrs. Fiore Van Setback and her
husband Jack, the son of millionaire
Chicago druggist. The meeting of the
young couple took place by chance at
Bath Beach yesterday afternoon, when
for the first time for more than year
they came face TO face.
The imme Hate result of the reconcil-
iation viii be the discontinuance Of the
suit for divorce which Mrs Van
Setback began last January. naming
the Countess Marie Soucheffsky of Rus
s!a as correspondent.
Mrs. Van Setback always declared
that her father-in-law, Peter Van
Setback, was responsible for the trou-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25

would not wait any longer for the pay
ment OF the notes. He went TO the cot
tage OF the Wawra family with a con-
stable, who was armed with attach
ment papers. Despite the angry pro-
testations OF the neighbors. an express
man was ordered 60 take away the fur
niture.
As wawra and all the men were at
work the women determined 60 take
the law into their own hands. They
armed themselves with rticks. broon,s
and other handy weapons. Before all
the furniture OF the Wawra family had
been placed on the express wagon
small female army had gathered
around che intruders. Holz took 20 his
heels and ran 90 the little suburban po-
lice station. where he demanded pr'-
fection. lie was placed in n cell. bur
the women overpowered the jaiier.. took
his KEYS and dragged the cowrrinr
prisoner TO the street. He bergeo Tor
mercy. but the women beat him furi-
ously.
He was found by the notice IN an un-
conscious condition and removed 20 .
hospital. where he died Of his injuries
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
N0ISELESS WINDMILL.
Mrs. MouIton Says Architect Agreed
10 Put One In Barn.
Claims The Machine Put In Makes a Racket,
and She Sues For Damages.

Martha $. B. Moulton has sued Archi-
tect Howard X. Hilton TO recover $1,000
for alleged breach OF contract. Mrs.
Moulton asserts at she engaged Mr..
Hilton 10 draw plans and direct i'm
provement on her summer place at the
ButtonwOods, and among the engage
mems OF Mr.. ltOn was that ne should
nave the windmill put IN a barn. This
windmill was to 0perat noiselessly. In
portion OF the barn is the sleeping
apartments OF the coachman and the
windmill makes so much noise 10 is
claimed that mt only Is 10 impossible
for ,le cOachman TO sleep. but other
parties on tn plaintiffs premises are
greatly annoyed. Brennan A. Holland
are the plaintiffs attorneys.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
Corpora lon May Be Form d.

IL Is rumored thet the Massachusetts
Mutual Collecting and Rating agency is
To be made a corporation under the
laws OF this state with n capital Of $50. :
600 or 100000. w. Isaac Robinson.
preNdent ana general manager of the
Banigan building today. but wouid NOT
say whether the rumor was well found .
cd or not. but he admitted that such a
course might be adopted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
BertIIIon Causes Laughter.

M. Bertfllon was called as the next
witness. He wore a dark blue frock
coat and carried high hat In his hand.
M. Bertillon requested that his dla-
grams and papers be brought in. The
request was granted, and M. Bertillon
retired for a moment. Later he return
ed at the head OF a squad composed OF
an infantry sergeant and four privates.
all staggering under the weig.-- OF inn
mense leather satchels, bulging with
documents and charts. which they de-
posted on the stage as roar OF laugh
ter echoed throughout the court. Even
the Judges were unable to suppress
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25

ization, which provided for the enlist
ment of $1,000 regulars and $4,000 vol
unteers. apparently prescribes that
three OF the volunteer regiments shall
be composed of expert marksmen and
horsemen and shall be organized as
cavalry, either mounted or dismounted.
This provision was inserted on account
of the excellent service rendered by
Roosevelt's Rough Riders. "A regiment
Composed of men familiar with the
horse and the rifle. Should 4 be decid-
ed TO enlist the full volunteer strength
authorized, some of the new regiments
will probably be organized as cavalry.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25

Chicago. Aug. pa special from
Kansas City says: Ex-Congressman M.
s. Peters of Kansas is promoting a
combination of cattle shippers and
feeders which IL Is expected will prac-
tically control the cattle business in
Kansas. Missouri. Nebraska and the
Indian Territory. 1t is expected that
100 shippers and feeders wiil take stock
in the concern. Al stock men having al
ready signified their intention of doing
so. Senator w. A. Harris of Kansas is
one Of the prime movers OF the scheme.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
Certificate Of Unknown Doctors
Sent to C0urtmartia|.
Jouaust Refuses Labori's Request to
Send Doctors to Make Examination.
Colbert TeStifieS for DreVfuS.

Rennes. Aug. 25.-The opening OF the
fifth session of the third week OF the
second trial by court martial of Cap
tain Alfred Dreyfus OF the artillery,
charged with treason, occurred at 6:35
a. m. today without any extraordinary
incident.
The clerk Of the court read a medical
certificate, signed by two doctors whose
names were unknown TO the audience.
declaring IL was impossible for Col. Du
Patty de Clam 10 leave his bed. come TO
Rennes and testify.
Maitre Labori. leading counsel for the
defense, asked the president OF the
court. Col. Jouaust TO instruct two we'll
known medical men to examine Du
Patty de Clam. but Col. Jouaust refused.
Mr.. Rowland Strong, an English
newspaper man, was then called to the
witness bar and deposed to the fact
that Major Count 'Esterhazy confessed
to him that he wrote the famous bor-
dereau.
The next witness was M. Colbert. an
| expert Of the Bank OF France, who can
claim the honor of being the first man
In France TO have declared in favor OF
| Dreyfus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25

smile as they gazed on M. Bertillon's
stage properties strewn over half the
platform.
The witness began by saying that on
ly intelligent men could follow his ex-
plantations and the court has half emp
tied as the audience, after smiling au-
dibly at his extraordinary words and
expressions, soon became bored and
went out.
M. Bertillon commenced his deposit
tion at $3.50 a. m. Ii occupied --.e whole
OF this session and will. perhaps. oc-
cupy good part OF tomorrow's session.
The court room presented a curious
scene while M. Bertillon. whom the
Dreyfusards. I'm their most indulgent
moments. described as a dangerous
maniac" spent the three remaining
hours OF the session I'm explaining. in
unintelligible terms. his "infaalible sys-
tenn" or proving Dreyfus wHs the uu-
thor of the bordereau.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
State Of Anarchy Prevails.

London. Aug. l25.-The Labaun corre-
spondent of the Reuter- Telegram COM
pany cables that reliable news received
there direct from Manila says that an
indescribable state Of anrrchy prevails.
The Americans. according TO these ad-
vices, occupy a radius of nlteen miles
there; around the town OF Iloilo they
occupy radius OF nine miles and
around Cebu they occupy a small ra-
dius. The rest OF the country, n is ad-
ded. is in the hands of the Filipinos.
The correspondent also says ii is re-
ported the Filipinos have murdered the
crew OF the steamer Saturnus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
A Strong Witness.

He reported on examining the docu-
ments In the case that Esterhazy not
Dreyfus wrote the bordereau. The wit
ness opened his deposition with brief
personal statement protesting against
being characterized as a doubtful ex-
pert" by the military party.
But" he added, in tones of profound
pity and turning towards Dreyfus. Il
have no right to complain and am ST.
lent when 1 see before me the unfortu-
nate man who sits there"
A murnur of approval from the au-
dience greeted these words of SYM
pathy. NJ. Colbert then repeated the evil
dence he had given before the Court of
Cessation. He gave his testimony in
clear. convincing manner and was most
emphatic in attributing the bordereau
TO Esterhazy. Answering questions of
the judges, NJ. Colbert declared his con-
viction that the bordereau was written
in running natural hand and said
there was no tracing or other trickery.
General Gonse asked to be confronted
with M. Colbert and put a number OF
questions over one or two of which the
witness stumbled 10 the infinite salts
faction of the military witnesses who
smiled and exchanged joyful glances.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
The Audience Deserts.

The majority of the public. however,
utterly unable to comprehend M. Bcr-
tillons theories, had left the court
room. Even La Dame Blanche" (the
white LADY, abandoned her post.
In the meantime M. Bertillon with
gestures and I'm the shrill. pinched voice
of a quack at q country fair. continued
his monologue. producing everyxmInuta
some fresh paper covered with Wonder
full hieroglyphics. copies OF which he
presented TO the judges, who wibh an
expression Of owl-like wisdom, careful
ly examined them. Their heads cluster
ed together, their eyes gazing on the
long white strips of paper. while Nj.
Bertillon leaned over their table trying
to explain his mystifying diagrams.
which were afterwards passed to NM.
Labori and Demange, who. however.
apparently did not derive mucn prof.
from their perusal.
Dreyfus gazed on the scene with a
look OF stupefication. The clearest ut
terance Of NJ. Bertillon, during the
course Of his demonstration was that
the handwriting of the bordereau
"obeys a geometrcal rhythm OF which
i discovered the equation In the PRISON.
er's blotting lad
The witness finally announced that
he would give a practical demonstra-
ton OF the writing of the bordereau,
according to his system. Then ne the
atrically cleared the desk attached to
the witness bar. drew his chair nearer.
sitting down began copying the border
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
Transport Ohio Arrives,

Washington, Aug. 25.-The following
has been received at the war depart
ment:
Manila, Aug. %, 1899.
"Adtutant General Washington:
Transport Ohio arrived this morn
ing. No casualties. Five sick left at
Honolulu. OTIS"
The transport Ohio sailed from San
Francisco July 26 with Cos. c and l..
Nineteenth United States infantry and
recruits IL officers and 726 enlisted
men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
TIE PROVIDENCE news

secured control OF the sale OF one OF the
most wonderful inventions I'm the Call
culating Lead Pencil. Difficult numbers
are instantly multiplied. See IL today
at the News Office. weybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
Y0UvIll Be SURPRISED

and interested with the News caIculat-
ing pencil. one OF the wonders OF the
age. IL can be seen and bought only at
the News office. I Weybosset street.
Call today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
ORGANIZATION Of Volunteers.

Twenty-three regiments OF volunteers
have been organized or are now in pro-
gress of organization. Three Of these,
Including one regiment OF cavalry. are
being formed in the Philippines, from
discharged men of the regular and vol
unteer services. The army reorgan-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
fatal Fall from a Scaito,d

Boston. Aug. 25.-Hugh O'Hara Of
Woburn. mason, employed on a new
school house in South Boston. was
killed to-day by falling in the collapse
of scaffold. He was 2s years old.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
tsrhCuak, Sh,ct a, rouc,rt. M

Concord. Aug. pa distinct earth
quake shock was felt here at 4:i7 this
morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
A TheatrIc Performance.

The audience watched him, bent over
the desk, busily drawing letters. the
judges gazing at him. until at the end
of { N minutes the people and the
judges became restlessly impatient. and
Col. Jouaust remarked that II was not
necessary to copy the whole bordereau.
and that a few Zines would suffice.
A few minutes later NJ. Bertillon rtA,.
strode To the Judges table and laid be-
fore them his copy. The judges coun-
sci. the government commissary, Mai.
Carriere and the clerk of court clus-
tered around In one group, eager to see
the result.
The audience watched the strange
Continued on Page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25

Are down for the great 1900 "Nsrra "a set,'
stake rs irot. and host more of the sa,r.
kind-Frnnk Jcncs's Kingman. for fnstnncs.
A grand contest sssurcdi
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-25
RUSH IoH PENCILS UsaUartu.

The rush for the News Calculating
Pencils was undated yesterday. Ev-
eryb5dy wants one.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-19
BELATED ELECTION RETURNS.
Methods of Vote Counting In Kentucky an
MRssachusetts Compared.

At the Presidential election OF 1893. 445. 900
votes were cast In the State OF Kentucky and
402. 900 In the State OF Massachusetts,. The
polls close In both States at the same hour.
O'Clock. and yet sue s the superiority OF the
system which prevails In Massachusetts, for
collatinG and tabuating tho returns. that by
midnight Of the day Of election the result
OF the contest In the Bay state for
practically oil offices Is known with dehnita-
ness and precision. whereas In Kentucky. In a
closely contested election, days, somcti mes
weeks. are permitted to elapse before the re-
suit IL known, The same condlt on OF affairs
prevailed when Kentucky instead OF being, as
II Ia now close State, was one In which the
Democratic majority was usually az large as or
nearly as large AZ the Republican majority in
ssachusetts. Nor 10 this promptnsss to re-
port ascertained political results In Massa-
chust it's due to the Dimensions OF the Republic
can majority. for In the election OF lS''2 when
the Republican electoral ticket carried the
State and the Democratic nominee for Cover
nor was successful by q plurality OF only $500.
the delay was no longer.
Accurate and early election reports are the
rule In Massach sets and are the exception In
Kentucky. In the latter State some years ago.
when John G. Carlisle was member OF the
House OF Representatives and ran In the Cow
ington district OF the State, he was opposed on
one occasion by Labor candidate named
Thobe. Mr.. Carlisle was the Speaker OF the
Forty ninth Congress aud his reelection to the
Fiftieth was regarded as a matter Of course.
On tho day following the general elections OF
1854. no viewer. the report was sent out Rener-
ally that Thobe. the Labor candidate had been
successful. this conclusion being based on the
showed considerable Democratic losses. the
returns from other parts OF the Congress- dis
more than usual Importance. for the defeat OF
Mr. Carlisle for reelection 10 Democratic
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-19
A Great Saving in Good
CARPETS.

In the face of an advancing mar
kct this is an opportunity that no one
with carpet need should miss it
means saving of from 20 to soc. yd.
Oh some of the most popular and
desirable carpetings made the best
manufacturers are represented in
this offering, and the designs and
colorings are particularly choice and
desirable.
Tapestries that were regularly 65c. and
ID'. yu., NJ ,,..,....,...-,., ,..,,.. ftc
Tapestries that were regularly 75c. to
soc. yu., AZ ........,... .,........, ono
Velvet. Administers and Body Brussels,
that were regularly sl.oo to $l,25 yd..
Savonneries and Middlesex Administers
that were regularly Sl.25 and 81. 40 yd.,
Bigelow Administers that were regularly
$l.65 yd., ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .$1.1O
Third floor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-19
Medicinal and Toilet
Preparations From Our
Own Laboratory.

You'll find the quality of every
article high, but the price is low
much lower than goods of equal
merit can be bought anywhere else.
Pure Alcohol for toilet purposes, 1e OF.
bottle, regularly 47c, at per bottle. $40
Emulsion Cod Liver Oil. II OF. bottle.
regularly i3c., at. per bottle. ...... 800
Pure Norwegian Cod Liver Oil. 10 OF.
bottle, regularly 49c, at, per bottle. $50
Prophylactum antiseptic Tooth & Mouth
Wash, regularly 39c., at, per bottle. .21o
Refined chemically pure Gycerine for
toilet or medicinal purposes, ~ OF.
bottle, regularly zee, at, per BOTTLE. 100
Bay Rum, excellent quality, &c o. bottle,
with sprinkler top, regularly 4sc., at, per
Eau dc Quinine for the hair, 8 or. bottle,
regularly 400, at, per bottle. .....,... 800
Tincture OF Bcnzine, for whitening and
softening the, skin, or bottle, regularly
loc., at, pr bottle. ...................14 o
Violet Toilet Water, 8 OF. bottle. regularly
46c., at; per bottle 49,: ,,.....:.;; 300
Almond Meal. ID. jars, with sprinkler top.
regularly 2sc., at. per jar ..........17o
Camphor lee, put up in tin boxes, regn-
larIy Sc II box, at, per box ........... 30
Essence OF Peppermint, regularly lc, at.
Dcntfricla Tooth Powder, in tin cans.
regularly Sc. at, per can ............ 10
Violet Talcum Powder, regularly lac, per
box ........................ ...........,. So
Carbolated Talcum Powder regularly &c.
at, per box ....................,.. 40
Sacbet Powder, in envelopes. assorted
odors, regularly Dc. each ,........... 90
Face Powder, absolute purity guaranteed.
assorted co!ois, regularly 24c, at. Per
Quadruple Extracts, / ~. hotties, in all
leading odors regularly 39c, at, per
bottle .................... ...........2 800
Triple Waters, . OF. bottles. in all leading
odors, regularly 23c,, at, per bottle. 100
Main. centre.