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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-08-17

After physicians had given me up, was
saved by Piso's Cure.-Ralph Erieg, Will
Transport, Pa, Nov. %. 1893
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-08-17
Halls Cntarrh Cure

For disobedience the. small boy frequent.
Iy takes the paIm.-Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-08-17
April 23d, 1899.

Aprll I'D, 1899.
Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co., Columbus, O.:
Gentlemen find Pe-ru-na to be an
excellent remedy for the catarrhal af-
fections of spring and summer and
those who suffer from depression from the
heat of the summer will find no remedy the
equal of Peru-na.
Judson W Lyons
No man is better known in the financial
world than Judson w. Lyons His name
on every piece of money of recent date,
makes his signature one of the most familiar
ones in the United States Hon. Lyons
address is Augusta, Ga He is a member of
the National Republican Committee, and is
a prominent and influential politician. He
is particular friend of President Mckinley.
Remember that cholera morbus, cholera
infantum, summer complaint, bilious collie,
diarrhoea and dysentery are each and all
catarrh of the bowels. Catarrh is the only
correct name for these affections. Pe-ru-na
is an absolute specific for these ailments,
which are so common in summer. DR.. Hart
man, in practice of over forty years, never
lost single case of cholera infantum, dysen-
terry, diarrhoea, or cholera morbus, and his
only remedy was Pe-ru-na. Those desiring
further particulars should send for a free
copy of Summer Catarrh." Address DR..
Hartman, Columbus, 0.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-08-17

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure Csc.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-08-17
Is taken Internally. Price 75c.

You needn't stretch it to put quartz in q
pint cup.-Golden Days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
AUTOMOBILE RUNAWAY,
Delivery Wagon ParaIyzss -Four EIec.
tTiC Circuits.

Box circuit No. II. tapper circuit No.
], bell circuit No | and telephone cir
cult No. ?. all belonging TO the fire de-
partment. were disarranged by a pecu.
liar accident at II o'clock this morn
ing one Of Shepard & Co.'s automobile
delivery wagons was descending Lin
pitt street, and just before reaching
North Main street. became unmanare-
aDle through the failure OF the brakes
tc reterd lts progress. The vehicle ran
iuil tiit into one OF the iron cable test
boxes ard broke the cable head. This
Nnocked out the several electric circuits
referred 90 and at the same time thi--,y
out oi service boxes Nos. t5. 81. 14i. isg
l4N ana 23G. These are an irnporteut
boxes all but the first two affoIdlnf
proteC Jon tD the territory betW.r0n
North Main and Canal streets ON th.
one side. and Marx square and West
minister niri Exchange streets on the
other Temporary pairs were made ai
onre. ~ is Understood that the brake
rod 1f The automobile broke. The vehi-
CO. iu its mad oarocr knocked down an
awning. bow lcd over gas lamp post
and tried TO KICK a maa in the side.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
"REAL PROPERTY" !.
Subject on Which Candidates for the
Bar Were Examined.
Questions Submitted Difficult Examination
10 Close Tomorrow.

Some % applicants for admission to
the bar began there second days ex-
animation to-day. The subject on
which to-day's work began was 'real
property" and il was a very difficult
topic. The examination proved more
troublesome to those taking the ex-
animation than did the papers on
"torts" and equity" submitted yester-
day. A number of those taking the ex-
animation are graduates of saw schools,
but all found that they had TO draw
deeply on their studies to get through
the papers.
John Doran had charge of the ex
animation to-day. The examinations
will close tomorrow. The papers thus
far placed before le applicants indi-
cate that the successful ones will have
passed through retty earnest test of
their legal knowledge. Some attorneys
who saw the paper ON real estate
agreed with those taking the examina-
tion that one had to lave "A pretty ac-
curate knowledge to acceptably answer
the questions propounded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
SAYS THE POWER HAD
BEEN TURNED OFF.
Testimony of Electrician at the In
quest into the Trolley Car Disas-
ter Near StratfOrd.

Bridgeport, Aug. 10.--The inquest into
the cause OF the trolley accident on the
shelton Street Railway iast Sunday be-
ing held by Coroner Doten and jury
here. was continued this morning. The
most interesting testimony during the
forenoon session was offered by Mr..
George Il. Halves. superintendent OF
the Birds Eye, Somers q Company cor
set factory here.
Mr.. Hawes testified that last Mon
day morning he visited the scene OF the
accident. lie arrived there at O'clock
and remained nearly an hour. At that
time a large number OF men were en-
gagged in filling in and tamping with
dirt the ties bearing the rails on the
earthen approach at the south end of
the bridge. The men were, divided into
two gangs. one of which worked about
ten feet from the south end of the
bridge and the other $50 feet further on.
During the hour which he remained
there. said Mr. -Hawes, two carloads of
earth were brought up dumped and
tamped beneath and around the ties.
Witness produced photographs which
he had made as the work progressed
and which he offered TO the Jury as evil
dence. He said the photographs were
taken merely out Of curiosity.
Since they were made. however, he
had seen articles in the newspapers to
tn effect that little or nothing in the
way OF repairs on the approach had
been done between the time the acci-
dent occurred and when the approach
was viewed by the coroner's jury. He
then decided, in order that the jury
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
FINANCIAL.
BULLS AND BEARS.
Renewed Activity on the Bull Side OF
the Market Today.
lndusiTIals Were Stronger and Higher and
Changers Jumped Also.

Wall Street Aug. 10.-The market
took on new life this forenoon.
The features We're Leather and Lead
both The preferred and the common
stocks Of che former making a sizable
gain. Ii was commonly reported that
the magician, Keene. the only Jim'
was in Leather and proposed to make
market for II. Its action today indl-
cateu that he would succeed. Both the
preferred and the common shares rose
hanusomely and substantially.
L. Z. i. ,as usual, took advantage OF
the newslife To mount to a new hlgh
nSure. sugar after a desultory open
ing also made new high mark, going
through l64h. The Changers were
All strong 10 the extent Of hightiness
that suggested a run up on the short
ilne tnat incautious traders put out
carry In the week. Panhandle founu
another high mark above n. Ii has
enjoyed a steady rise from 90. Ihe
coal stocks were strong. even Reading
common getting a move on.
The market went qciet after the
early afternoon bulge but there was no
dlsposftion 10 sell and number or the
specialties showed a tendency To climb
higher by easy stages. Federal Steel
Wire and Anaconda were all notably
strong.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
CHINESE PIRATES.
Steal Cargo Of a Canton River Boat
Valued al $4,000.
Village at Which They Landed ShslIed and
Entirely Destroyed.

Vancouver. Aug. fO.-The Empress Of
Japan brings news that British
cargo boat on the Canton river was
boarded by pirates, who carried away
cargo worth $4,000. The commander
of the Sandpiper. an admiralty launch.
built last year at Hong Kong for pro-
lection OF trade ON the river steamed
after the pirates. who. however. sue
ceeded In landing their goods near a
village called E0michkat. The COM
mander Of the sardpiper asked that
the pirates be delivered to him and the
goods restored. No satisfactory reply
was given and he shclled the place,
which was entirely destroyed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10

might have all the real facts I'm the
case 10 appear before IT.
q. Il. Underwood of New Haven an
electrician, who. at the request OF
Coroner Doten, had examined the box
on the front Ind OF the wrecked car
was next called
Mr.. Underwood testified that he
found the door Of the contact box part
ly opened. The condition OF 1ne box in
dicated that IL had been opened with
screw driver, or a similar implement, as
the bolts all were unbrokeh and in
place. which hardly would be the case
had the fell from the bridge broken
the box, thus causing IL TO open. An
examination Of the interior OF the box
disclosed the fact that two or three of
the contact fingers were missing, rem
dering the reverse lever useless. In
every other way the box was i'm good
condition.
The power was turned completely off.
but there was no evidence that the
power had been reversed.
MIR. Underwood examined the rail on
the bridge at the point which the car
had passed over just previous TO top
plfng off into the pond bed. He said
that IL the power had not been turned
fully off at that time an electric arc
would have been formed between the
motor and the rail Evidence of IN IS
arc would have remained on the rail
had II existed. in the form of "a black
stain. The stain not being found ne
was certain that the power had been
fully turned off before that point was
reached
Recess was taken at this point.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
SCOTCH DAY At ROCKY POINT.


Today is Scotch day at Rocky Point.
and despite the rain very large num-
bcr OF the members OF the CALIFORNIAN
societies OF this city and Pawtucket
with their families and friends. are en-
joying one OF Manager Harringtons
dinners and taking In the many in
door attractions offered at Rocky Point.
Before taking the boat fn this city a
street parade was made over the prn-
cip3l thoroughfares, and the line. head
cd by the National band and the pipers
or the societies. presented a very pic
turesque appearance. quite a numbcf
~ the scotchmcn WEARING the fun ma
fionai costume of the Highlander. and
NfIr refplendsnt I'm kits and plaids.
We exfursiunists left Providence on
the ~ O'Clock boat for Rocky Point.
and az once made preparations To- car
rying out the projected program of
rarnf> our these nerc soon interrupted
~ the rain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
BANKRUPTCY PETITIONS.
uns Filed By Fshs l. Jolly Of pswucsel and Tho
Oher BY Frank c. Fsnin.

Nel'le l.. Jolly. d.Jing millinery buJ-
ness on Main street Pawtucket. ahis
",O..ing, Med In the office OF the clerk
~ ,a the United States court her yolun-
,aIy petition In bankruptcy Tbe
s'sD',.',es assn,. are placed a Se3iS es and tho
Vo,,ss >, ferrm, aealer In sporting
den~s -. Ns; -oo Union street. Provi-
ln Dankrupty. The iiabiHtios = >. p...,V', +,
az szzi' ~ and The assets ss5t as ''
IN the absence of Judge urr,cn IA,
petlt Oners were sent to No,,,a', w ~
i.lttlehcld. ESQ. referee in bankr,,c,.,,. ~.
FOR further action ""'NruP'cy'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10

very successful Served TO clear coun-
try rear and left and right OF insur-
gents; has advanced north TO Calute:
his casualties five killed, twenty-nine
wounded.
Officers wounded-Capt. Alternately.
3u6h volunteers, leg and arm. moderate ,
Lieut.. Wilhams, 5lst Iowa, thigh. mod
crate.
These troops operated TO left and
rear towards Santarta. MacArthur's
advance under Wheaton and Liscum
consists Of Ninth. Twelfth. Seven
peenth, part OF the Twenty
regiments and portion OF Fifty-first
Iowa. Movement very difficult on ac-
count OF mud and surface water. Mac
Arthur reports insurgent loss 100 kill
ed. some 800 wounded. They were rap
idly driven northward and last evening
apparently abandoned Porere. where
they blew up powder works. OTIS"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
THE STRIKE ON The SUN.


New York, Aug. 1O.-The case of the
four former stereotypers of the Sun
who charged business manager Pad
dock OF that paper and detectives of a
private agency with having assaulted
them on Tuesday night as they were
preparing TO leave the building after
relinuishing their positions. was dis
missed i'm the Centre Street police court
today. the plaintiffs not being present
when the case was called The four
men appeared later and asked TO have
the case reopened. but Magistrate
Brann refused TO do this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
JzzNiNSTER SN

/ have desired 10 find a safe, nom
speculative and remunerative invest
ment which / could unhesitatingly and
conscientiously recommend to the peo-
pie.
This / have found. IL came 10 me be-
cause of the adaptation and location OF
my offices to the convenience OF the
masses. Ii is not only all | sought or
antidips ted. i'm the way of perfect Sc
curity and sufficient income, but, in adj
dftion, one of it's 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 in unimproved real estate
on the expert judgment OF business
men Of the highest character and at
tainments. The present holdings are
rapidly increasing in value because OF
their proximity TO the marvellous elec-
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 i'm
like proportion.
In order to accommodate those who
are busy during the day, / shall remain
in my office on Saturday evenings from
seven until ten O'Clock.
MARK II. WOOD, Local Agent,
No. 8 Westuin ster ST., Providence, r. T.
For the pcpew Syndicate Home oflce, Il
Broadway, New York City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
KR0NMAN WEPT.

New York. Aug. l0.-Nathan Kron-
man. who was committed to Tombs
yesterday on suspicion OF having killed
his wife hast Monday was permitted 90
attend the wOman's funeral to-day
under police guard. When brought
into the room whore the body lay.
Kronman wept and appeared to be
completely broken down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
ksN Fire Alarm Boxes.

The following fire alarm boxes have
been installed: No. 35S East avenue
and Tarch street: No. $3.50. East avenue
and Fourth street: No. 395. Shawmut
street and Gladstone avenue: No. i61
Brook and Shcldcn streets No f6S.
TorkNcttcfl and Thompson streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
RaIlrcsd Nan Irlur,d

ployed at the India sftc., - oli' nn 'nn'
ana who lives at the corner ~ - ,,,'i
Sano stTe Ns, slipped. while a,fen,,,t,,,,
10 board an engine. az NJ as fhis n,or,,s
ing sustaining Injuries which rs,eea
nm ~ be sent TO the emergency hospl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10

The inquest ~ wickford on the body
OF Mof0rman Abb OF the So view
Eicrtric road VIII close Friday. condiic-
tor Reilly. Mc;orman church. and Gen
rral Manager rasco of the read. were
examined today
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
IMPORTANT FILIPINO
LETTERS CAPTURED.
Urge Rebels To Hold On a Little
Longer--ReCognition BY Powers
Promised BY August 3lst.

Washington. Aug. 1o--The following
cablegram has been received from Gen.
Otis:
Manila. Aug. 10, 1899.
'Adjutant-General. Washington:
Captured letters OF high insurgent
authority exhorting inhabitants 10 hold
out "a little longer; that European rec
ognitfon will be granted by August n.
and that present United States admin
istration would be overthrown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
Yesterdays Engagement.

Washington. Aug 1O-Gen. Otis to-
day cabled the war department the fol-
lowing report of yesterdays engage
ment:
Manila, Aug. 10. 1899.
"Adjutant-General. Washington:
-MacArthur's movement Yesterday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10

Job T.. Grant has begun suit against
Edwin ID. MtGuirncss. administrator
on the estate OF Herr---ttv, A. Hart we'll
so recover si0o. The claim " FOR an On
settled halancs alleged to be due by the
q ceasei 10 the piaintin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10

AGAIN THE
WINNER.
But Only Beat Defender in Run
to Martha's Vineyard by
| Minute IA Seconds.

Vineyard Haven. Aug. 10.--Columbia
defeated Defender l:l4 seconds Zone
minute IA seconds) on the 81 mile run
from Brentons Reef lightship to West
Chop to-day in . 15-knot breeze with
eased sheets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
One Hundred Killed.

st. Thomas, ID. W. L., Aug. 1O.-The
island OF Montessart british West IN
dies) was completely devastated by a
hurricane Monday. All the churches.
estates and villages were destroyed and
nearly 100 persons were killed, I'm addi-
tion many were injured and rendered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
Warning 10 Mariners.

Washington. Aug 10.-The weather
bureau issued khe following bulletin:
"Noon-Hurricane central north OF
eastern extremity of Cuba, moving
northwest and probably recurving
northward. South Atlantic and Cuban
shipping advised TO remain in port.
WILLIAMS.
Acting Chief Weather Bureau"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
HURRICANE COSTS
HUNDREDS OF LIVES.
Rivers at Ponce, Porto Rico, Overflow
and 200 Are Drowned--DestruC-
tion on Other Islands.

Ponce. Aug. io.-A hurricane struck
here at S o'clock Tuesday and lasted
until y. m. The rivers overhowed.
flooding the town. 1t is estimated that
200 people were drowned
The town and port are total wrecks
Ii IS believed the damage done VIII
amount to over 100000 No news has
been received from the anterior since
the storm broke.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
Enormous Damage Dcne.

homeless and terrible distress exists
among the sufferers.
Enormous Damage Dcne.
Paris. Aug. 10.-Advices from La
Pointe au Porte island of Guadalupe,
say the cyclone did enormous damage
OF coffee and cocoa estates being de-
Vastated.
lie Mourle "A suburb. was half de-
stroyed. There were a number of ia
talities.
ST. John advices say The cyclone
caused great destruction In Porto Rico,
whence II passed northward 10 San Do
mingO, and thence 10 Cape Haytien and
the eastern end OF Cuba.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-10
Damage at Turks Island.

Kingston, Jamaica. Aug. l0.-Turks
Island reports that the cyclone passed
away during the night. after dong
considerable damage. The center OF the
disturbance is apparently progressing
northward towards the American coast.
The Press., 1899-06-08

The June term of the Holland County Superior Court opened in Rockville Tues day morning, before Judge Prentice, with short calendar session. Additional bonds of $35 were granted in the case of Marcus D. Jewett vs. James F. Chamber lin. In the case of Miron o. Bradley, vs. Mary l.. Brady, motion for allowance to defend, defendant was allowed 1925. This case was assigned for trial Friday. In the case of Edwin Manning vs. Joseph F. Parker, motion to default for failure to answer. July was named as the date for filing an answer. An allowance of $50 was made in the case of Herbert Canoon vs. May s. Cahoon motion for allowance to defend. Motion for additional bonds was granted In the case of Wilhelm G. Kramer vs. Caroline F. Place. The amount of the bonds was made $50 addi- tional In the divorce case of George Diedering vs. Lizzie Diedering, motion for an allowance to defend was granted, and the amount fixed at S35. These two cases were continued. Kingsbury, ct al., vs. Huntington, hearing on demurrer; George E. Horner vs. w. G. Galbraith, hearing on plea in abatement, July was
 ct as the date to file an answer; in the case of Joseph F. Parker, ct ux., vs. B. c. Ripley, motion to default for failure to answer The same action was taken in the case of Mary A. Parker vs. Fred
The Press., 1899-06-08
MANSFIELD.

Miss Cora Akers, 8 student at the New father, c. O. Akers.
 There will be no morning service at the 2d church next Sunday morning. The baccalaureate SGT mon will be delivered at 2.30 p. m. by Rev. Rufus w. Stimson.
 Origen Bennett, the well-known school master of former years, gave what he termed his valedictory address at the Center church last Sunday evening. His subject was My Fathers Inheritance, 7" which he treated in his usual unique man. ner.
 In his missionary sermon last Sunday Dr. Davies asserted that race prejudice was serious obstacle in the way of pro- gress of Christian missions, which must be removed in order to ensure the suc- cess to missions that every right-minded Christian desires.
 George Gleason of Harvard college, class of '97, and member of the Interco]- legiate Young Mems Christian Associa- tion, spoke at the 2d Congregational church Sunday evening on the World wide student volunteer movement" ," which is @ movement for the uplifting of stu dents in our higher institutions of learn ing.
 ITS. Abigail Storrs Robinson, who died at the home of her neice, Mrs. Haynes, at Brooklyn, N. Y., was brought here for burial last Thursday. Four neices ac- companied the remains. The burial ser- vice was read by Rev. Dr. Davies, and Rev. R. w. Stimson read scripture se- lections. The burial took place toward sunset, and was very impressive. Mrs. Robinson was perfect lady of sterling Christian character, and one who obtain ed host of friends by her true friendli- ness.
 A stranger drove rapidly through here last Saturday morning about 4. 30 o'clock, and few hours later the team returned without 8 driver, and was stopped by Burt Bingham near his home. Immedi- ate efforts were made to trace the man, which could be done but short distance, although 1t was afterwards learned that he purchased ticket for Palmer at Mer- row and boarded the early morning train. Captain Hillhouse of Willimantic was summoned by telephone and came up and took charge of the team, which was stolen from MT. Sargent near Brooklyn.
 Mansfield Depot.
 MT. Kinney of Willimantic is painting and decorating Edwin Reynolds house.
 Mrs. Emily Root and Mrs. Herbert Walker spent Sunday with c. Brooks of Holland.
 Miss Pearl Clark and Miss Ida Watrous of Wilmington were at Mrs. A. A. Whip ple's Monday.
 Mrs. J. J. Oldershaw is using the New England washer.
 Charles Gleason and Miss Jennie Lillie of Willimantic called on friends in town Sunday.
 Miss Lottie Smith has had for guests the past week her cousin Etta Buxton of Westford and Miss Nellie Dempsey of Ludlow.
The Press., 1899-06-08

Prentice. Two weeks were allowed In the case of the town of Mansfield vs. city of Willimantic, in which to file pleadings. There was hearing in foreclosure in the case of James l.. Dougherty vs. Elmer B. Mauser of Wilmington. The amount due was $174.30. Judgment was rendered and July 16 fixed as the date for redempt- ion. The Eugenia c. Matthew appeal from probate comes up the 20th.
 The criminal term opened in Holland in the afternoon. The case of the state vs. Samuel Levy, brewery agent, charged with embezzlement, was nolled on pay ment of costs. G. A. Smith of Willing ton. charged with assault with intent to kill, was acquitted and he was sent to the Middletown asylum for one year. Milo Kibbes case was postponed till Sep- tember, oD account of the defendant's sickness. Walter Banning was fined $1 and costs for assault. Wilbur Warner's case was settled with the justice. The murder case of Frank Squires of Coven- try was postponed till Thursday, the 18th.
 The jurors for this term are as follows: Albert Stedman, Holland; E. P. Skinner, Andover; Charles G. Tryon, Bolton w. B. Clarke. Columbia William F. Judd, Coventry; Thomas Elliott, Ellington :; Roswell K. Jones and Charles l.. Phelps, Hebron; Charles A. Larkham and Geo. A. Walker, Mansfield; Benjamin F. Pin- ney, Somers; Lyman Cushman, Stafford; Robert B. Webster, Union Gilbert Ellis and Joseph B. Cheetham, Vernon Chas. Benton and Ezra A. Morse, Wilmington.