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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27

STILL OUT OF
POLICE HANDS,
Miller and Leslie Of Franklin
Syndicate Sill at Large.
POLICE CONTINUING SEARCH.
Authorities In Cities In This Country AMI
Europe Have Been Notified.
DETECTIVES IN RAILROAD STATIONS.
Many Crafts Arriving al New York Banks From Dis
tant CI.l;s MIiIers Oupes trpsci Him
10 Return AMI Settle.

New York. Nov. 27.-William Il. Mil
Ter and his secretary and chief book
keeper Cecil Leslie. of the Franklyn
Syndicate OF 144 Floyd street, Brook
lyn, have not yet been arrested.
The extensive operations of the
Franklyn Syndicate and the exhaust
less credulqty OF the American people
are shown by the number Of dividend
drafts which are held by the different
city banks. These drafts were sent
through the mails by Miller to sub
scribers living at distant points, and
they deposited them in their local
banks for collection. The local banks
in turn sent them TO the New York
. banks which act as their agents here.
These drafts arrived on Saturday.
Many more are expected this week. AS
the syndicate has assigned the drafts
Will be returned to their dupes.
The National City bank alone has
about 200 of the drafts. sent here by
banks in Allegheny, Pa; Portland. Me;
Elsie, ILL.,; Armenia. y. Y: Grand Lodge
Mich; Fitchburg. Mass; Wheeling, w.
Va; Urbana. o.: Elizabeth, n. j., and
two score OF other towns.
The Nassau National banks and the
Mechanics bank also have Miller drafts
sent 20 them from out of town.
The police say they have spread a
drag net for Miller. which they also
say VIII bring the missing head OF the
Franklyn Syndicate to prison before
long. Although at police headquarters
IL is believed he is in hiding in or close
10 the city. precautions have been taken
II place him in custody no matter
where he turns up.
The chief OF police Of every city in
the country and Canada have been ask
ed to look out for him and detailed de-
scriptions have been telegraphed to
them.
The chiefs OF police i'm all ports in
Great Britain and the continent visited
by steamers sailing from New York
have also been cabled 10 arrest Miller
Miller should he bob up on the other
side.
Detectives have also been posted at
all of the principal railroad stations,
but IL is acknowledged that IL Is COM
paratively easy for a shrewd man to
get out of the city on a train. even
when the police are looking for him.
The Brooklyn detecties kept up their
search for Miller yesterday and his
many dupes all Over the Eastern dis
trict walked the streets or collected on
the corners and talked and waited and
hoped Nowhere was there any de-
nunciation OF the vanished Miller. His
victims were one and al looing for
ward tO the day when they expected
him to reappear and pay all claims.
Capt Lees and SQUAD went through
the Franklin Syndicate building from
cellar to garret and took away all the
check books. ledgeTs. typewriters and
paper and memoranda OF every nature.
No more cash was found.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
0LNEYvILlE.

The fight for the postmastershlp OF
the fourishing town of Thornton has
come To an end. for IL has been de-
cided that Mr.. Dalton. the present in
cumbent, shall hold over. The fight has
beens on since early last spring and
Messrs. Riding and Scott were the cam
efdu'tes. Mr.. Riding undoubtedly held
tle key to the situation and while he
did not care for the position himself
he did not care to let Mr.. Scott haN'eNt
AT the meeting Of the Parnell COM
mittee, held yesterday afternoon the
treasurer. John l.. Cannon. read a let
ter from John Il. Redmond stating that
all money collected in the different un-
ions for the fund should be sent TO
Lord Mayor Talon at the Hoffman
house, New York, so that IL would
reach him not later than Friday. The
Providence committee expects TO send
check for a little more than 500. At
the last meeting the committee had on
hand S592.29. Yesterday the sum Of
s9l.90 was received. SIS Of this being a
donation from John Revans. the re-
mainder being from tickets. This
makes the sum s6S459 and there are
others to hear from.
The Robert Emmett Literary associ-
alton met yesterday afternoon and the
Thanksgiving eve ball committee re-
ported that nearly all arrangements
had been completed. The following
named members were added to the
committee: Martin Dempsey. James
Garrahan. Bernard MCGOWAN, ndrew
Newman. Patrick Mcclure and John
Gillooly.
A mission that has been i'm progress
at st. Teresa church for the past two
weeks closed last evening. IL was "A
very successful one.
At the services OF St. Mary's churcn
yesterday Father Place read a partial
list of the annual subscribers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
At The NORTH END.

Hose No. 12.yesterday. in response 10
a still alarm. put out brush fire i'm a
lot on Douglas avenue, near Eaton
street. The owner of the lot is William
Harris.
The prayers of the congregations at
the Church Of the Immaculate Concep-
tion church, yesterday. were asked for
Mrs. Lacey OF Newport, who recently
died at Newport. The deceased was a
sister of the late Father Reilly, who
was at one time assistant to the late
Father Cooney.
The synagogue OF the Russian Con-
gregatlon on Gladstone avenue was
dedicated yesterday with appropriate
ceremonies. The interior OF the new
structure is very handsome. large
number OF people attended the dedica
tory exercises.
The third degree will be worked at
the meeting OF Finigan council, X. OF
c., tonight.
A large number OF THANKSGIVING eve
ana thanksgiving afternoon festivities
nave been arranged for by the young
people in the many local social organi-
cations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
BRISTOL

II is the intention to shut down the
stitching department OF the National
India rubber works on Wednesday next
10 make changes in the line of shafting
which will give greater speed.
The proclamation issued by the gov
ernOD Of the stake requesting that the
flags on all public buildings be set at
haif-mast during the funeral service
of Vice President Hobart was very
generally observed here.
The executive board of Bristol chap
ter, Daughters American Revolution,
is arranging for the observance OF the
anniversary of the death OF Gen. Geo.
Washington on Dec ii. The Bristol
Sons of the Revolution VIII be invited
TO take part in the observance and IL
is proposed to hold the exercises in St.
MichaeFs chapel. Mr. Hezekiah But
IlrwoIlNh Will deliver the address.
At the auction sale OF the stock Of
the late William Henry Church on Sat
urday Mr.. George Springer. who has
managed the farm for n number OF
years came near being seriously in
jured while showing a horse. The horse
broke away from Mr.. Springer and
Kicked him. grazing his head and cut
ting his nose and arm.
Elections in two of the military or
gani1aiions of this town are 20 be held
soon. In Company G., Second regiment.
a second lieutenant w:ll be chosen
"Wednesday evening. Dec. g. This conf
pany has been without a lieutenant for
year and a half. 1t is understood
that Sergt. John Kennedy is the most
prominent candidate for the position
The election in the Naval Reserves will
be held Friday evening Dec. 8. and a
lieutenant. senior grade. and an ensign
are TO be chosen.
The annual election OF officers Of
Babbitt post. No. 1. G.. A. r., will take
place next Friday evening.
Thanksgiving will be observed here
next Thursday i'm much the usual man
ner. Services will be held In the sew
eral churches in the morning and the
Naval Reserves will have their annual
shoot for company badges.
At "a meeting OF Bristol council
Knights Of Columbus. recently held ten
new members received the initia.torv
degree and five applications for mem
bership were received.
Deeds for the transfer OF lots of land
on the Perry plat from Charles V. Per-
~ 20 Antoine +. Barton Frank Periera
and Manuel V. Pimental were recorded
at the town clerks office Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
WARREN.

The G.. A. B. Society met with Miss
Mary Crowell. where a large number OF
invited guests were present. A peanut
hunt was among the interesting feat
ures of the entertainment, I'm which
Georgiana Gardner ami William w.
Seymour won the prizes.
A number of friends of Mrs. Grace
Thayer paid her a surprise visit at the
residence of her father. Clarence II.
Seymour on South Main street on the
occasion OF her birthday. Instrumental
music was given by Percy Grey and
Misses Maud Greene and Addie
O'Brien. Dancing was engaged inani re-
freshments served.
Edelweis Lodge held it's first dance
at Armory Hail. Saturday evening,
which was attended by many members
and guests.
Richard Smith has begun the erec-
tion of a cottage house on South Main
street.
A union service of the Methodist and
Baptist churches will be held at the
Methodist church next Thursday
morning, conducted by Rev. II. w.
WatJen of the Baptist church.
Saturday night was observed as gem
tleman's night at Kickemuit grange.
The entertainment was furnished by
the male members of the society There
was a large attendance and supper was
served.
on Tuesday evening a harvest home
festival will be held In st. Marks
church under the auspices OF the Girls
Friendly society OF the parish.
Lumber has arrived for the two new
houses to be constructed on William
Il. Honan's property on South Main
street. The cellars are already dug and
foundations are underway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
PAWTUXET VALLEY.

The services of Miss Evelyn Field as
organist of the Tabernacle church,
FiskevilIe. and of the Endeavor society
were acknowledged at a choir rehearsal
by the presentation to her of hand
some standard ianio.
Another case ofskcarts fever is re-
ported in Harris. 1t would seem that
the disease threatens TO become epi-
demic.
A meeting of those interested in the
formation of local lodge OF the New
England Order of Protection will BE-
held in the old band room over Law
tons clothing store. Phenix. next
Tuesday evening.
Patrick McCabe Of Quidnick has been
temporarily engaged as instructor in
the ST. Andrews parish house gymna-
SUM. Mr.. McCabe was formerly gym
nasium instructor i'm the city Of Lowell,
Mass. He is "a diplclla graduate of the
Military Gymnasium Training school Of
the British army at Lucknow, India.
He was a corporal in the Royal Irish
Fusiliers, then in India. but since noted
as one of the fighting regiments near
Ladysmith. South Africa.
On Thanksgiving morning "a football
match will be PLAYED between Clydes
and Apponaugs on the Star grounds
near the Pawtuxel Valley railroad.
Game 10 commence at 10 "A. m.
The grange at Rocky Hill entertained
at the regular meeting last week the
Davisvifte grange. The nIs5Urng was III
charge of Past Master Godfrey An
interesting meeting was held and fine
collation. served.
The concentrations OF the valley are
extended TO James Smith, Esq, of New
York upon his approaching marriage.
Mr.. Smith is a lawyer I'm New York
city and member of the state assem-
bly,. He was born and reared in the
valley and was a pupil in the Phenix
public school. The happy event will
occur next Tuesday evening
Mrs. Jane Card of Crompton met
with bad accident Friday at the
Crompton companys mills in that
place. Mrs. Card is weaver and while
engaged in cleaning a loom while m
operation the index finger OF one Of her
hands was caught in a gear and was
50 badly crushed that amputation was
necessary. The operation was per-
formed bv Dr. j. A. Mack.
The members OF Niagara fire depart
ment held dance in Odd Fellows hall.
Anthony. Saturday evening. which was
well attended and much enjoyed.
Mr.. A. j. Matteson OF Anthony is
slowly recovering from his recent ILL
ness.
Mrs. Cora Clifford is seriously i'll ct
her residence in Hope.
Several new cases Of scralet fever
have very recently occurred In the VII
lage of Arkwright. Some Of the cases
appear to have been concealed from the
health authorities.
Mrs. Patrick Cleary. an aged and
greatly respected resident Of Arctic
Center. died Saturday morning at her
home on Ottawa street Her sickness
was of long continuance.
The funeral Of Mrs G. w. MattesCn,
a we'll known resident Of the valley.
who died on Tuesday was held AT I
Knotty Oak church on Saturday.
The poor of the valley are giving
thanks that the mild weather has pre-
vented their being delivered soul and /
body Into the hands OF the coal dealers. |
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Herbert A. Allen, a boy living with
his parents at the extreme southeast
corner of Rhode Island was before
Judge Bliss this morning on the charge
of being a disordcrly person. He was
brought into town yesterday by his
mother who told Chief Of Police Ad-
ans that she could not control the boy
any longer. The boy appeared willing
TO say good bye TO his mother for in
court this morning he pleaded guilty
and was sent 10 the reform school dur
ing minority.
The school committee will meet this
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
TOWN OF TIVERTON MUST PAY.
Appetite Ccurl Refuses 10 Grant New Trial in Case
OF SarhA resd

In rescript handed down today the
appellate court denies DEFENDANTS pc
tition for new trial in the case of Sa-
rah A. Reed VS.. A. Lincoln Hambly
town treasurer of Tiverton. The plain.
tiff was injured while riding in her car
riage over a road in the town named
owing to a ridge Of earth popularly
termed "thank-you-main that was
about II inches high.
A jury gave the plaintiff verdict for
$3.50. She had her left arm broken by
being thrown from the carriage and
her back was also injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
Administration Notice.

Providence. Nov. 10, 1899.
The undersigned. executor OF the las;
will and testament OF George w. r..
Bourn. late Of the city OF Providence,
deceased. which will has been admitted
To probate by the municipal court OF
the city OF Providence. hereby gives
notice that he has accepted said trust
and has given bond according 10 law.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified TO pre-
sent them TO the undersigned or ME
the same IN the office OF the clerk ot
said court within six months from the
date of the first advertisement hereof.
ID. RUSSELL BROWN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
LEGAL NOTICES.
By GEORGE II. BURNHAM,
Equitable Building.
Corner Power and Well
Streets.
MORTGACtI,S sALF


Will be sold by public auction, WEDNES-
DAY, November 80 1892 nj ~ O'Clock m. on
the premises by virtue of the power of sale
contained in that deed of mortgage made
and executed by James White aud Joanna
White. his Wife of Worcester. Mass. dated
June ., $50, and recorded in book mum Der
l43, page 253 of the records OF mort cages OF
real estate IN Providence n. l., the condi-
tions of the said deed of mortgage having
been broken
All that certain lot or land with all inn.
provemcnts thereon, situate AT the south.
westerly corner OF Power and Well streets,
In said Providence, ana bounded and de-
scribed n follows: Beginning "a said cor
ner thence running soutbery, bounding
casteriy on IA Il Wen street 20 and L.. 100 feet
to land Of heirs OF Rhoia steere, thence
westerly bounding southerly on said Stcere
heirs, land l6 and G2- 100 feet Ia a Jog thence
southerly 100 OF foot, thence westerly
bounding southe1ly on said S.eere hcirS, land
a. and ~ 100 feet To the southwesterly corner
of The lot of land hereby conve, cd, thence
northerly bounding westerly ON said 0teere
heirs, land and a 100 feet To an angle and
land of Comelin T.. Gre en-. said angle being
easteriy line of South Main sire Il, thence
nOTtherly bounding westerly ON said land of
Cornelia l.. Green, I3 and 800 feet to snid
Power street thence Castery bounding
northerlv on said Power street 30 and G5 loo
feet To said corner OF suid streets and he
place OF beginning. said lot hereby convey.
eel Is also shown and delIneated on "Plnt of
parcel number III of an estate in Providence
belonging 10 Cornclia T.. Green and samuel
q. Arnold et al, divided by VIM. G.. II. Mowry,
William NJ Bailey and Amasa 5. Mestcott
COMMISSIONERS &c, which said plat il re.
corded IN the land records of said Proyi
dence on plat caid number 5l5 being the
sam" prerises described in said deed Of
mortgage.
Providence. November 4, 1893.
n6-9 I3- 1920 2327
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
THERE is A CLASS CT PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use Of coffee.
Recently there has been placed In all
the grocery stores a new preparation
called GRAfN-O. made OF pure gra ms.
that takes the place OF coffee. The
most delicate stomach sceivts 20 with
out distress. and but few can tell
from COFFEE 10 does not cost over = as
much. Children may drink ~ with
great benefit. ~ cts. aud - cts per
package Try it. Ask FOR GRAIN-o.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
New Gases OF Typh5ll reysr

superintendent If Health Chaplin re-
polls new cas- IS OF typhoid fever on
Waterman. Elm. Admiral and Public
streets and on Potters avenue. Deaths
have occurred on Waterman and Ad-
miral streets. one case Of scarlet fever
has been transferred from 81. Josephs
hospital TO the Rhode Island hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27

Livingstone Ham was today admit
tel 10 the bar Of the supreme court.
ir. Ham plssed the last examination
but had not completed the time re-
qured bv the rules -. the court for
study IN local attorneys Office when
those who took the examination with
him were admitted 10 practice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
LEHIGH VALLEY
RAILROAD
Black Diamond Express

Handsomest train in the world.
New York to Buffalo and Nj
agara Falls. Through train
service to Detroit and Chicago
connecting for the West.
Address +. G. CUTTER, New
England Passenger Agent, IS Hoad-
ley Building, New Haven, CT, for
particulars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
MIDLAND AND CENTRAL olvIsloH.

Trains leave Providence as follows:
FOR BOSTON, Terminals 0i. 8 10 .
m; 12 04. 4 S5 p m. Returns OF a m:
~ OF, 3 36. S 10 p m.
PUTNAM, POMFRET, T.. THC--D-
SON, WILLIMANTIC AND HART
FoRD--s As m and 4 Is p m. via
Blackstone.
FRANKLIN--6 04. 8 10 m; i2 q. IS.
MTLFoRD-s 10 a m: 2 o4. 4 IS. 6 o4 D
CRANsToN-s IS. Q 90, am; ~ o5. 4 81.
81. g. AZ 81 p. m. Saturdays ii 10.
xPG;rGmuiTsVILLE-Yi. z; ri SgVfifLEYii. Ok. rs 81. sn
n, m. saturdays-"t1 II 10 D. m.
ESHANTtCUT-l2 %. 81. ~ p. m
Saturdays-l 10 p. IN.
PONTIAC--?6 3S am; ?l2 %. ~, "a "a
n m Saturdays-?i1 10 D. m. sun
davs-7 81 p. m.
N%TfcK. RIVERPoINT. CENTRE
VirI,E' ANTHONY AND WASH
jNGTON-s: :3S, s:0s a m i2:os. a:Sl;
s.W 6:42. 1927 p m. Saturdays-ll:l0
u n Sundays-7:S7 p m.
ARCTIC AND QUIDNICK--6:ss m:
1905, a:37. 5:37. 6;42. ?T:27 p M. sat
urdays-11:lO p m, Sundays--7:3 p m.
COVENTRY. SUMMIT GREENE.
oNECo. MoosuP AND -iI, PLAIN
sundays--7:ST y m.
STERLING. JEwETT CITY. CAN
T'ERBIJRY, sCoTLANp--e:Ss SO. o:09 a
m; 4:37, 1921 y IN. Sundays-7:37 .
m.
WINDHAM. wTLLIMANTIC. HART
FORD AND NORWICH--6:3s 900 .
m: i37. 1927 p IN.
FIsTKII,I.. NEwBURG. WATER
BtIRY AND DANBURY--9:0 n m.
PASCOAG AND INTERMEDIATE
sTATIoNs-s:is s:io m; t:lo, s:,7
p m. Saturdays (and except Fields
Station)--il:15 p m.
7Stop on flag.
Via boat from Fall River.
hExcept Monday.
sSleeping cars only. cali parlor cara
dVia Walpole line.
&. PETER CLARK.
A. G. KENDALL. Gen'l Supt.
General Passenger Agent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
Swan Point Cemetery,

orice-35 North Main Street.
An omnibus runs from the junction of
Angel and South Angel streets to the
cemetery on Sundays every 10 minutes
from 10 a. m. to s .. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27

Porto Rico has a population OF about
100000. Two-thirds of its Inhabitants
are white.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27

Cincinnati judge recently gave a
man ten days for stealing an eight
day clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27

Lions and tigers are too weak in lung
power TO run more than half mile
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27

London Is TO have a school OF instruc.
tion for wireless telegraphy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27

The latest cable. which has been laid
across the Atlantic weighs $50 pounds
to the mile. This is the biggest OF all the
cables.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
RAILEoADs.
NEW YORK. EEW HAVEN ANA
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
EASTERN DIsTRlcr.

"A Ilre Table giving fui. Information
as 20 iccal and through train s~..s.co
may be obtained "a Proyldonce ssat.0n
and stations below:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-27
WARREN AND BRISTOL BRANCH.

Leave Providence ,Fox Point Station)
for FALL RIVERS 80, 30. 80.
IL 80 a m; 30. 30, 4 30, 30. 30 D M
Sundays 80, 3 so a m: go 30. s 30
p m.
NEWPORT-7 30 9 20. IL 30 a m; 30.
80, 80. 8 80. rs 80 p m. Sundays 80.
9 80 a m: 30. S 30 p m.
WARREN. BRISTOL and way sta
tions at 30. 80, 30. III 30. m: 30.
80. AS. 4 so (exp). 80. 6 80. Z 30 and
IL 80 p IN. Sundays 80. 8 30 m.
80, 80, 6 80 p m
Elect-ic cars leave Market s~uare.
Providence. at 6 Is. Z Is, 9 *. IL Is a
m: | 10, Is. 4 CO. Is. Is. Is, Is,
IL 10 p m Sundays IL. Is a m;
is. Is and Is p m.
Rntnrninr CONNECT with all fraina
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-12
The American Athletes.

New Haven, Conn. June 12.-Captain
Fisher Of the Yale track team, authorizes
the following statement:
we have received word from England
that our acceptance of the English uni
versit:es' challenge have been received
and all preparations made. The Ameri-
can team, composed of Yale and Harvard
Will sail from New York on
July 5. The date fixed for the meet is
July -. The rules that govern the eligi-
billty of athletes has been solved and the
Americans viii be governed by the rules
of eligibility that held in the games be-
tween Yale and Harvard. The English
athletes will be governed by the English
rules. The trainers that will
Yale and Harvard will be admitted. The
team will not be definitely settled until
another conference"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-12
Silver Mems Demand.

New York, tune 12.-The Silver men of
this state will sen representatives to
Chicago to the meeting of the demo-
cratic national committee OF June 20, to
urge the adoption of a resolution, which
is said will be recommended by ex-Gov-
ernor Stone of Missouri. declaring that
only such delegates as come from states
in which the democratic convention in
dorses the Chicago platform will be
as regular delegates in the ma
tional convention. Colonel John Gardner
of this city, a personal friend of Bryan
and one of the leaders in the dollar
organized here, said that he n
tended to be in Chicago when the demo-
Gratis meet. He said that it would be a
good thing to force Tammany and the
state organization to declare either for
or against the Chicago platform in the
state convention here.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-12
More Gun Practice.

New York, June ia special to the
Herald from Washington says: With a
view of increasing the efficiency of the
artillerists manning the batteries pro-
tecting the shores of the United States,
instructions have been given by the war
department for additional practice with
the great guns. Extra allowances Of
material will be furnished for this new
practice. Ammunition expended under
previous orders limited the rounds to Is
for the 13-inch breech-loading rifle, 10 for
the l0-inch smooth-b bore and 8 for the,
15-inch smooth-bore. The departure of
Brigadier General Shwan for the Philip
pines will dissolve the board of awards
which was appointed to make awards for
gallantry during the late war.