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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06

CHARGE
UPHELD.
Judge Douglas Rules In His
Favor in the CrdndalI
Case.

The question OF the constitutionality or
a section Of the Geaeral Laws i'm regard
to the maltreatment of a pauper was
raised i'm the appellate court today before
Judge Douglas.
The matter before the court was the re-
port OF the commissioners appointed TO
decide on the complaint made by Joseph
c. Church, overseer OF the poor OF
Charlestown against the town of South
kingstown
The commissioners reported that the
ex-senator's charges OF III treatment were
sustained. James T.. r. Crandall is the
pauper who was cruelty treated. Too old
TO work, he was left in a poor condition
OF health by the roadside and denied shell
ter al the town farm.
Crandall managed 10 reach Senator
Church's place and was there kindly
cared for. Senator Church also COM
pralned OF the action OF the town 10 the
court. The authorities of South Kings
town claimed Mr.. Crandall was able to
work but would not,
Frederick g. Olney appeared for the
town of South kingstown and Thomas
III. Peabody appeared for Senator Church.
Judge Douglas held the act consutu-
tional in order that the fun court might
pass thereon. An appeal to the full bencn
was at once taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
her MILK PUNCH.
Christina Waters Caused Con-
StarnatiOn to a Chinese Chef
and She Was Arrested.

New York, oct 6.-The housekeeper
Fifth avenue, is named Christina
Waters.
Today at her employers earnest solicit
tation, she kept an appointment he had
arranged for her with Magistrate Flam-
mer at Yorkville, police court
1t was late Thursday night, according
to the tale told by Mr.. Loring to the
court, that Wagnerian crescendo SON
alta Of personal comment arose from the
Kitchen of the Fifth avenue house, fol-
lowed by a sub-mouve of crashing of
crockery. Mr.. Loring thought IT had ar
rived up to him 10 make an investigation.
lie imagined at first that IL was the Eu-
ropean concert, but IT was not. 1t was
only the partition of China.
"Come kick, Mr.. LollingV shrieked
All Yum. the households faithful chef,
rushing up 10 the library with pigtail ex-
tended behind him like "A horizontal bar.
kick. Christina velly- dunk.
She tlow allie spoons in the fire!"
The gentleman was convinced that this
was no good way to do. so he went be-
low to pacify the priestess of the pans.
But anything but pacific was far from
Christmas 3 notion of what was coming
TO her. She resembled more the stormy
Atlantic when Mr.. Loring made his ap-
pearance.
ChrR tina insists that her employer
found the dove-eyed ting presiding over
the small quorum in the kitchen, but the
gentleman's narration Is different.
your Honor" said Christina. II was
making milk punch for a lady friend OF
mine. who had the toothache, and / ac-
cidentaily dropped the spoon In the fire.
The Chinaman had Tipperary fl and ran
straight upstairs to tell the boss. Sure,
your Honor, n pigtail is always telltale
| was not drunk"
MIR. Loring besought the court at least
to reprimand the prisoner, This was
done, and Christina sent thence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
BRISTOL.

Rev. William r. Trotter. who has la
bored incessantly for many years as pas
tor Of Trinity church, has decided to re-
sign TO the great regret OF the members
OF his flock and the community at large.
The sub-district convention OF the Ep-
worth League of this town. Warren, and
East Providence will be held in the State
Street M r.. church here October II.
The election of officers OF the Congrega-
tional club took place at the meeting held
in Memorial chapel yesterday afternoon.
Tscsse chosen were President Mrs. ~. H.
Shepard; vice president Mrs. f. III. Buff
hngton secretary, Miss a. w. Fitch:
treasurer. Mrs. II. Newton Owen; board
of managers, Mrs. Clinton r. Sherman.
Mrs. Il. +. Brownell, Mrs. John O.. Wat
son and Mrs. Harry Barton. The reports
Of the secretary and treasurer was read
and approved and plans 70 the ensuing
yea were discussed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
A FACTION FIGHT.
Leads TO the Adjournment Of
Convention After an All
Night Session.

New York, Oct 6.--.At 23o o'clock this
morning the Democratic Senatorial con-
vention for the 2lst district after an all
night effort to organize, was postponed
until 10 o'clock tonight.
The meeting was made up OF opposing
factions, one led by Street Cleaning Com
missioner Percy Nagle, the other by Louis
+. Haffen, president OF the borough of
lie Bronx The assemblage which gathet-
ed at lO7th street and Third avenue did
not reach the point OF organization. The
candidates who hope 10 be balloted for
when the convention organized are Henry
Schrader, backed by the Nagle faction
and Jos. Hennessey, supported by the
Haften faction.
Hafen succeeded I'm the early part OF
the night In placing Michael McDermott
as temporary chairman, when the oppos-
Ing faction literally threw McDermott
from the platform.
From that time until this morning ev-
cry system OF political tactics was resort
ed TO by the opposing leaders TO get an
organization. This resulted in frequent
fights, smashing of han furniture and
calls for the police Mr.. Croker was cali
ed for on the te1ephone in vain. Capt.
Wiegand. I'm command OF the precinct.
stood Between Nagle and Haffen more
than once and commanded peace. and at
one time the Morrisania reserves were
summoned
AT n. m. the police was doing sentinel
duty while n number OF corrbatants lay
about the han more or less disiigured. Az
Ter rest, refreshments of beer and sand
wiches We're ordered Following the ma
tutinal feast the row broke out again and
President Haffen fearing a repetition.
proposed a postponement until tonight at
10 which was agreed to-
IL Is understood that Mr. Croker will
give such advice today as will result i'm
comparative harmony tonight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
IT HAS ASSIGNED C0LL|S|ONAT SEA
Steamer Ell Monte Arrives in
Port Damaged After a Crash
With the RappahannoCk.

New York, Oct. 6.--The Morgan line
steamer El Monte. Capt. Parker, arrived
this morning from New Orleans and re-
ported that the steamer had been in COL
lision with the British steamer Rappa-
hammock, bound from Liverpool for New
port News, Va.
The collision occurred oct 5, in Lat.
S142. Long. 74.3s. A dense fog prevailed
at the time. The El Monte had her bow
stove i'm and some plates on the starboard
bow. The steamer arrived here with a
deep indentation and a sail was hang
ing across the bow TO prevent the water
coming In.
Nothing was learned as TO the damage
TO the Rappahannock. After the collision
she steamed westward toward Cape Hem
ry and the I'll Monte proceeded on her
course.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
A TOTAL LOSS.
Schooner Robinson Strikes on
Peaked Hill Bars and viii
Probably Go to Pieces.

three-masted schooner Katie c. Robinson
Capt. Anderson, with a cargo of laths for
New Jersey, struck on Peaked Hill bars
at o'clock this morning
The vessel was caught in the easterly
storm which prevailed ana was driven
into the breakers i'm spite OF the efforts
OF her men TO prevent Il.
AS soon as the vessel struck the life
saving crew OF the High Head station
went to the vessel and took off the crew
Apparently there was no prospect OF
floating her and it is feared she will be
n total LOGS.
The Katie O. Robinson was rated at 225
net tons and she was built In ls7s AT
Mays Landing. New Jersey. She hailed
from Somers Point. y. J.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
Firm Of Charles N. Lees Sons,
Shoe Manufacturers is In
Financial Difficulties.

Boston, Oct s-The assignment OF the
firm OF Chas. NJ Lees Sons, boot and
shoe manufacturers, 2ss Devonshire street
this city and of Athol, was announced to-
day.
The assignees are L. c. Southard and
Edwin J.. Sanborn, both of Boston.
The liabilities are placed at Sl25,0t with
assets unknown. The creditors are hav-
ing some trouble To agree among them
selves and this forenoon the assignees
were enjoined from dlsposing of any OF
the assets until further order is secured
from the court.
The firm which is composed OF George
NJ and w. Starr Lee, operate a large
factory at Athol
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
Republican
Primary Meetings

At a meeting of the Republican city
Committee of the city of Providence held
Thursday evening, September q, 1900. the
following call for Primary Meetings was
ordered:
PRIMARY MEETINGS.
The Republican, electors of the city of
Providence are requested to assemble I'm
their respective wards on TUESDAY
EVENING, October 9th. 1900. according
to the provisions of the Caucus Act. at
o'clock y. m. polls to be open until $50
p. m, and elect delegates to the Repub-
lican State Convention to be held I'm In
fantry Hall in the city of Providence on
Thursday. October II, 1900. at 10 a. m, for
the nomination of four candidates for
electors to choose President and Vice
president of the United States, to be vo-
ted for November 9Th. 1900
Also TO elect delegates TO the First Dis
trict Republican Convention for the nom
I'm tho Fifty-seventh Congress of the
United States, to he held In Infantry Hall
In the city of Providence on Thursday
October IL. 1900 at II n. IN.
The electors OF the lst, 3D. Sd. 4th. 5th.
9Th Sth. 9th and 10th wards Will elect four
delegates each. and the electors OF the
eth ward will elect three delegates to the
Electoral Convention who shall also
serve as delegates 10 the First Congress
ionaI District Convention.
Also, according to the provisions OF the
Caucus Act. elect n Caucus Warden for
each ward and a Caucus Clerk for each
voting district In each ward The elec-
tors of the 1st, 81. 4th. 5th. 9Th. 7th SH,
9th and 10th wards will elect one Caucus
Warden and six Caucus Clerks. The elec-
tors OF the 2d ward will elect one Caucus
Warden and FIVE Caucus Clerks
The electors OF the 1st ward Will meet
In Pioneer Hall, South Main street
The electors OF the "a ward will meet
In What Cheer Hall. 6i3 North Main
street.
The electors OF the 81 ward will meet
In ward Room North Main street
he electors of the 9TH ward will meet
m Ward Room, Fountain street
The electors OF the 5th ward will meet
In Ward Room, Beacon avenue.
The electors OF the 9Th ward will meet
In Ward Room. Public street.
The electors of the eth ward viii meet
I'm Ward Room. Greenwich street
The electors OF the Sth ward will meet
I'm odd Fellows Building, 20 plainneld
street.
The electors OF the 9th ward will moet
I'm Ward Room. Pallas street
The electors OF the 10th ward will meet
in Ward Room, Academy avcnue
FRANK = OTNEy
Chairman Republican ,ity Committee
LOUIS +. CApY. Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
POISON
in THEIR
!. !. FOOD.
A Number Of Southlngion Peo.
pie Made III and One Dies
After Eating Macaroni.

Southington, Con, oct6-Several cases
OF mysterious poisoning, one OF them IA
tai and seven othres serious. are being
investigated by the authorities today.
AT the italian boarding house OF Peter
Orohne last night the menL OF the even
ing meal consisted OF a dish made up of a
mixture OF macaroni, lard and beans.
Later I'm the evening Gennarro Buoni a
boarder was taken violently ILL., In "A
short time the others who had partaken
OF the meal were stricken. Buoni who
was q years of age. died before midnight
and IL was only after great difficulty that
physicians saved the others who are still
ill.
A strange coincidence IS found I'm the
fact that members of the family OF JOS
Cusano. next door were similarly strick-
en- after partaking Of meal OF corned
beef, cabbage and beans. The authori-
ties have not been able TO determine the
nature or the poisoning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06

being IL. Rev Ernest c. Wesley remains
fourth with I'LL
Rev. Edward r. Nobert of st. Charles
Boromeo church, gains rs. and his figures
now stand at 3sl. and Rev. Francis Lee
Nhittemore OF the Church of the Saw
lour, made a big stride TO the front, an
additional l21 votes bringing his total up
10 I'M. Rev. James c. Vose,. Benehcent
congregational church, also has an in
crease, and has ,26l votes TO his credit
Rev. FIR. O'Donnelll OF ST. Michaels.
is among those who havegain ed ana
his figures now stand 1856. Increases have
also been made by Rev. +. b. Cunz, Ger
man Evangelical Lutheran mission who
has 80; Rev. f. J. Bassett. Church OF the
Redeemer. 30; Rev. G. l.. Cate, Roger
Williams Free Baptist, II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06

Washington, Oct. e.-The American an
swcr to the French note which 1t the
pending phase OF the Chinese negotiations
TO be disposed of. has been pretty well de-
fined although it Will remain for the re-
turn OF the president and meeting of
the cabinet to give the answer formal de-
hnteness.
Already, however. intmations have
been conveyed TO some of the foreign rep
resentatves that this government may
not be able to concur in the ipterdiotion
of the import OF arms into China, and al
so that there may be serious constitu-
tional reasons requiring at least two OF
the French proposals to be submitted to
-tfrc- -Afrr-rft----t-t-fts s-eetere-theA-eala
be acted upon affirmatively.
These two latter proportions relate TO
the establishment of a permanent lega-
lion guard at Pekin and TO the perma-
nent maintenance OF line of communi-
cation from Pekin 90 the sea.
The permanency of these plans appears
10 involve possibility Of territorial oc-
cupation though OF Knitted character,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

hy local applications. as they canno,
reach the diseased portion OF the ear
There T. only one way TO cure deafness
and that In by constitutional Remedies
Deafness IS caused by an infiamed CON
ditlon Uf the mucous lining OF the Eus-
tachian Tube When this tube gets I'm.
famed you have a rumbling sound or I'm.
perfect hearing. and when IL is enttrnIv
closed deafness Is the result, and unless
the Inflammation can be taken out ana
this tube restored TO its normal condltion.
hearing will be destroyed forever; nIns
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh
which r. nothing but an infamed condl-
ton OF the mucous surfaces.
We win give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that can not be cured by halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars. free.
r. J. CHENEY q CO. Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists. &c.
usiis Family Pills arc the best -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
CAPTURED BOERS
Lord Roberts Says Those in The
Hands Of the British Must
Number $4,000.

London, Oct. GA dispatch received
from Lord Roberts, dated Friday. Oct. s.
says:
The number OF prisoners captured or
surrendered is daily increasing and must
now aggregate nearly 1900 men. Com.
mandant Mulier has surrendered 10 Cierv
ana Commandant Dirksen and others are
on their way TO Pretoria 60 surrender.
"A detachment OF the London Irish on
deavored To surprise a party OF Boers
near Bultfonsteir oct but had retire
after three hours lighting with six men
wounded. The Beers suffered heavily"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
A BIG MAJORITY.
Conservatives Have Elected I'll
Members Of Parliament and
UniOniStS Al.

London. oct .. 2:35 p. m.--I-r N this
TIME ,Ti members have been elected TO
parliament "a follows:
Conservatives 2'l; Tuionists a. Liberals
and l.aborites 80, Nationaiists g.
The l.ibetdls have captured q seat in
West Moreland. where Sir Joscph savory
Conservative. the former Lord Nravor az
london SUFFERED defeat Sir Robert Rsid
laverai. who Was connected win tha
Venezuela arbitration. was re-electeJ for
Dumfries by slightly decreased ma lori.
~. while the Liberal imperialist. MIR IA
~ Asuuith dormcrly secretary OF state
for the home Department. has been re-
Turned from East Fife with double his
preNinis majority.
the opposition now has won is seats
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
IT is FOR BRYAN.
First Issue Of the Harvard
Democrat Supports the Me-
braSkan for President.

Cambridge. Mass, oct. 6.-Thc first is-
sue of the Harvard Democrat, the week
~ paper which will be issued by the
Harvard Democratic club during the po-
ltical campaign appeared this morning.
1t is large four-page sheet and start
ed with a considerable circulation. The
first page contained letters from James
X Jones, chairman OF the National COM
mttree ana HutHt stevenson, candtuate rUr
vice president.
Pictures of VIM. j. Bryan, A. f.. Stew
enson and a number of other prominent
Democrats were used on the first page.
The most important item was by Col.
Thos. w Higginson OF Cambridge, defn-
ing Imperialism. Irving Winslow, secre-
tary of the anti-imperialists also was a
contributor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
All Proposals Not Satisfactory
to This Government.
Some Of Them May Have to Be Sub
mitted to COngress--The Movement
Of the Court.

both at Peltin and along the road from
Pckin 10 tho sea and IL is understood that
even ~ these moves were regarded with
favor by the executive branch, there
would be- constitutional reasons making
il desirable TO submit them TO congress.
This idea has been put forward only in
a tentative way as indicating TO foreign
representatives what will have TO be taxi
en- into account giving an answer TO the
French note.
The document Is not regarded, however.
as one which mus be accepted or reject
ed as a whole. The efforts OF NJ. Delcasse
TO secure "A basis OF settlement. are fully
appreciated by teh officials here and tins
view doubtless will find expression i'm the
American answer.
The news which the United States gov
-ernment has roceiXed- of the -pllrunse- of
the Chinese imperial court To take up it's
abode at Tsin Gan Flu, I'm the province OF
Shensi comes from Japanese official sour
ces, but so far there has been nothing
from the Chinese officials to show that
the movement actually has taken place
The state department has put forth all
OF it's efforts TO bring about an abandon
ment of the project.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
AGAINST FATHER.

jury In Judge Dubois court yester-
day afternoon passed on the merits OF a
controversy between father and son. The
latter was plaintiff In the case OF Ernest
IL. Hearn VIZ. John Hearn.
The elder Hearn some years ago got a
big sum In his sons name against a rail-
way company for the running over OF
young Hearn in New York
The father kept the money and refused
10 account TO his son when the latter
came OF age
The jury that heard the case gave tho
plaintiff a verdict for s5i7S.6O and costs.
Young Hearn went 10 work when very
eyoung notwithstanding the money his
father held an trust for him
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
SCHOOL BUILDING BURNED.

Philadelphia, oct. 6.--The public school
building at Ardmore, Pa. seven miles
west of this city caught fire at II 20 and
burned furiously.
Aid was summoned from this city and
two fire companies went to Ardmore on a
special train The structure which is of
stone. cost $4,000 and will be totally de-
stroyed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
GOOD WORK DONE
Life Saving Crew Succeeds in
Floating a Schooner That
Had Struck on Reef.

Scituate. Mass, Oct. 6.--The coal laden
schooner stephen Bennett, Capt Robert
Glass, Philadelphia for Boston, struck
on the second ledge off North Scituate
Beach at 1880 O'Clock this morning.
The North Scituate Life Saving crew
signalled the schooner from the shore
and finding that she needed assistance
put off TO her. The tide was coming i'm
and with this i'm their favor the life saw
ers succeeded In floating the vessel at
about daylight. She was not damaged
and she proceeded at once for Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06

MRS. wINSLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. IL
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best remedy for Dlarrhoea. II will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by druggists In every part OF the
world Twenty-Five cents bottle 30
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows Sooth-
ing Syrup" and take no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
STOLEN PROPERTY LOCATED.

A daring burglary" was yesterday re-
ported to have been committed in Arthur
and Mary Berry's tenement on SO. Main
street, while they were serving a term for
Keeping a nuisance.
Today part of the alleged plunder was
discovered I'm trunk I'm a Cans street
tenement. The owner OF the trunk said
that IL got there by mistake. The re-
mainder OF the property is said to have
been taken by one who claimed TO be an
officer Of the law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
NOMINATED FOR CONGRESS.

Brockton. Mass, oct 6-Charles +.
King of Holbrook was nominated for
Congress by the 18th district Democrats
today. u. +. Peterson was named for
senator in the First Plymouth district
and T. G. Collins of Middleboro In the
second.
John J. Ford OF Scituate was the choice
for county commissioner and Edward
Gilmore of this city and J. NJ Hayes OF
Abingdon for state committee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
What Shall We Have for Dessert (?

Thi' cTestion arises N the family ave-
ery day Let va answer II today. Try
Jell-O. delicious and healthful des-
sert. Preoare5 In two minutes No
boilirg! no bak!ngl simply add boil
water ana set 20 cool. Flavors:-
LemoI. orange. Raspberry and straw
y. Get a package s' your grocers
today. 10 cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
MUST PAY AN ALLOWANCE.

Joseph Barrowclough was ordered ~,
Judge Douglas I'm tho appellate court ,o.
day to pay Emma Barrowclough. who Is
seeking divorce from him on tho ground
OF extreme cruelty. the sum OF s. a week
aud so for counsel fees.
w. Waldo Robinson was counsel for
Mrs. Barrowclough. The attorney for the
husband intimatod that the wife's parents
forced Mrs. Barrowclough 20 link his for
tunes with those OF their daughter. The
respondent Is machinist
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
A YOUTHFUL BANK CASHIER.

81. Johnsbury. VI. oct. G-The dlrec-
tors OF tho Caledonia National Bank of
p"nN We have elected Asa wesson. cash
ier. Mr Wesson Is y years OF age. ana
~ s v'ht Fed 10 bc the youngest bank
land.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
HIS LEGS BROKEN.
Mills Jumped From the Top Of
a Shed and Was Severely
Injured.

Abraham Mills Il years old and residing
al No. 393 North Main stret. was playing
with companion. on the roof OF shed. on
Stevens street and did stunt" by Jump
ing 90 the ground, "A distance OF 20 feet
He struck solldly on both feet and both
legs were broken just above the ankle lie
was sent 10 the Rhode Island hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
FINGER laGtRaIEp.

Joseph Cheney ~ No y Planet strnet.
had a nngcr severely .laceratcds while NJ
work for tho Providence Supply Co. this
morning. lie was sent 10 the X. 4. hos
pital lttu
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
FIRE IN A CARTRIDGE FACTORY.

London. oct GA disastrous fire has
occurred ~ the cartridge factory OF the
Nickers- Maxim company. \ large stock
of shells, ready for shipment. was de-
stroyed.
The fusillade caused by tho explosion
OF the shells caused the greatest con.
Ainrnnllnn ,rhcrn nnrn M anlnliAi.N
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
JUDGMENT FOR $500.

Fred Victor was given decision today I'm
the common pleas division OF the supreme
Sourt against Achclis a Edward BARBER
ior s'Vh The suit H. based on book ac-
count. - Nv