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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17

wANTED-.AN ENERGETIC MA. To
manage an Office IN Providence for large
manufacturing concern. Salary sl2s per
month and cstra profits. Must furnish
good references ard $50 cash Address
Managcr. Dox 1851. PHILADELPHIA. Pa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17

Month. In which all brides are fair. should
procure invitations. cards. etc, OF The
j. J. Ryder Co, a. Washington, which
does best work at low prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17

TO LET-uOUsE. im HENDRICK
eircef, suitsbie FOR ore or two families
five rooms on floor; four attics: good re-
pair; fruit trces te2 .Atwslls avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17

LADIES'. WHEN DOCTORS AND
others fail 70 relieve You. try our RENE
dy. Package free. y. o. Drawer. 1857.
Milwaukee. Wis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
Rings.

You really ought to see the as
sortment of rings we carry in our
show cases. 1t is generally con-
coded that we carry larger stock
than all the other leading jewellers
in the city. We buy them cheap
er and sell them cheaper than
other dealers.
A trayful OF fancy rigns OF va
riCus stones and settings i'm
cluding combinations OF opals
pearls, amethysts garnets and
other stones, all set in solid
gold rings ranging In price up } m
wards from. m.......................... ~"NO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
LONELY VIGIL.
Waichman Discovered a Thief
and Kept Guard Over Him
Seven Hours.

One man kept long and tirssome vigil
this morning. and young man had sew
ersi uncomfortable hours in consequences
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17
Gold Jewelry.

NUN O$W~hys
Our Jewelry counters and show
cases glisten with all that is at
tractive and desirable in the line OF
jewelry. Scarfpins, stickpins,
lockets and many articles appro-
pirate for gifts.
Solid Gold.
Solid gold Stick and Scarf Pins
of tasteful designs. extremely
large assortment just selected
from the new goods that have
iust been made up Tor the
Christmas market We have
bought an immense quantity
OF these pins They are regu-
lar $500 goods. We are selling 4 mn
Solid Cold Rings. Cuff Buttons,
neat desi ans. variety at, per LIS
palr...... ............-....s.........
Solid goll. heavier patterns. } S0
ranging from. ......................,..
Ladies' Brooch. an attractive = M
sold knot. ..........,.................
pandy and ,oBgS Brooch; siopo with enamelled $50
Crescent Brooch. or Lace Pin.
studded with genuine pearls, e M
$500 article, .,...l...,........... wv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-17

1go, l9I. oUU, were draWn by lot IN accord
ance with the provisions OF the mortgaae
or deed OF trust from said L. g. Bobbin
and Shuttle Company to Industrial Trust
Company. Trustee ana will be purchased
by the Trustee on tho first day OF Feb
ruary. 1901. NJ the price OF SS25 for each
OF said bonds. together with the semi
which date interest on said bonds will
cease.
INDUSTRIAL TRUST COMPANY.
Trustee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
Three Murders Among Them --Pawiucket
Graveyard Insurance Cases Will
Also Be Investigated.

This morning the grand jury for Provi-
dence county was duly empanelled in
Justice Wilburs court. 1t will have
about li3 cases to consider.
There are three murGer cases, an un-
usually large num-er FOR one grand jury
in this county TO consider.
These are the cases against Michael
Drumgoole. who threw pair OF shears
at a fellow workman at the Banigan rub
ber works: Hugh Martin. who struck a
stranger on the street. and George A.
Baldwin. freak director at Crescent
Park. who killed Earl S. Dexter of Paw
tucket In row over a woman
There are also conspiracy cases in
which Dr.. Keiliher and Insurance Agent
Maginn of Pawtucket are accused of
financially injuring the Berkshire Life
Insurance company.
Judge Wilbur clearly explained the
duties of the grand jurors and defined
TIN nature OF the various crimes in wnach
they would hear testimony.
The cases are divided as follows: AS
saults with dangerous weapons, "a as
sault. 3; larceny. 2i; larceny from the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
QUICKLY CAUGHT.
Wilson Stole Packages From
Express Wagon but Was
Soon in a Cell.

stephen Staples. one of the Adams Ex-
press drivers, made a good catch, on
Weybosset street, at 10 o'clock this morn
ing.
Staples observed that man was follow
Ing and looking sharply at the contents of
the express wagon, and suspecting that
the espionage was for no good purpose.
left his charge and secreted himself in a
doorway.
The man looked up and down the street,
saw, as he supposed, clear coast, and
stepping TO the curbing, lifted out two
packages.
Staples pounced upon the thief and held
him until Capt Parker could respond 10
telephone call for police assistance.
AT the city hall The man gave his name
as Michael j. Wilson. He said that he
was printer. employed on a local news
paper, and that he resided on Richmond
street.
The packages were addressed to c. c.
Newcomb, and the High Art Tailoring Co.
The former contained cigars and the
latter suit made for a wedding to be
held next Wednesday morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

! person. s; receiving stolen goods, 2;
breaking and entering in day time and
larceny "a; breaking and entering night
time and larceny. 10: murder g. carnally
knowing girl under 10 years. q; inde-
cent exposure. 3; nuisance. 70; defacing
building. /; ombezzlement. 1; forgery, 4;
adultery, 8; Illegally using bottles be-
longing to another, 1; attempt TO burn
building, Il; conspiracy, ?; burglary. !;
falsely representing self TO be agent. /.
The following are the members OF the
jury:
Patrick L. McGrath, Providence; Wal
ter A. Watts. Providence; Isaac n. Gar
rick, Providence: Peter c. --yrne, Provi-
dence julius Shuman. Providence:
John H. Foster. Providence; Fred
Shackelford, East Providence: William +.
Gilmore, Cranston: John Curry. John.
ston; Frank Leonard. Pawtucket; John
McDermott. Jr.. Central Falls; William
r. Goodwin. Lincoln; James Precious
Cumberland; Roscoe w. Baker. North
Smithheld: Stephen Magown, Woon-
socket; Percy Il. Cook, Scituate; Walter
y. Wood, Burrillyille; George w. Bur
lingame, Clocesters
Frank Leonard OF Pawtucket was an
pointed foreman.
Assistant Attorney General Charles y
Stearns had charge of the graund fury to-
day. W
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
CRUSADERS
Are INCREASING
Young Womsn's c. I. U. viii
Aid in Kidding City Of Vice.
SEVENTH BOOyTOGI GIvESUpp0RT
Plan Suggested BY Bishop Coadjutor Nc
vilkir Meets With G,neTaI and Very
Hearty Endorsement.
SEVENTH GIvESUppORT

AS result of a meeting OF the execu-
tive board of the Young Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union during the past
week. Miss Nellie Il. Pierce, the presi-
dent. gave out this statement:
1.-THE Y. w. C. Il. u. OF Providence takes
this opportunity to endorse the efforts of
The News to remove the evils that prevaa
in our city. ,.s-...
Although the work of this organization
is in the line of prevention more than or
reform, still in its especial department
which influences hundreds OF young
women day by day, II realizes only too
plainly the many temptations that con-
tinually surround them.
ANY measure taken TO lessen these and
protect young women we heartily en-
dorse."
This makes the seventh OF the great or
ganizations which have taken up this
question and given IL the strength of their
endorsement and support.
1t all means the cooperation OF thou
sands OF men and women of the city.
ENDEAvoRERS TO MEET.
A meeting of the citizenship committee
of the united Christian Endeavorers of
Providence will occur at the Broad
this same question will be discussed.
The splendid support which has rallied
to The News in it's crusade against vice
has been most encouraging and crafty
ing.
Not alone has II come from the seven
great religious and reform bodies of this
city and state, hut from the clergy and
from prominent individuals.
The plan of campaign against the evil
district of Providence. ais advocated by
Bishop McVickar meets with the approx
al OF every one.
Rev. l.. Tailmadpe Root. chairman of
the citizenship committee OF the Christian
Endeavor societies. expressed himself as
deeply gratifed that Bishop McVickar had
pledged his support to the anti-vice cru
sade. Rev Mr.. Root thought the bishop
plan a most wise one, and felt that with
s'utS a man at the helm a great good
would he accomplished.
Plans are now being formulated by the
Christian Endeavor unions OF this city.
looking TO a big melting of the Endeavor-
ers early in October. in the interest or
Christian citizenship.
This meeting will be addressed by the
Rev. Josiah Strong or New York city
HEARTILY APPROVES.
Mrs Joseph ri. Kendrick of the Provi-
dence school committee. who has already
expressed herself through these columns.
said he heartily approved the suggestions
OF Bishop McVickar
At a meeting OF the executive board of
the Rhode Island branch OF Kings
Daughters and Sons. last Friday after
noon, II was voted TO endorse the move
nent for compelling the police to enforce
the law against disordcriy houses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
SUES FOR $500 DAMAGES.

Nicholas j. Healey has, through his at
torney. James l.. Glrain. begun suit
against the International Power Company
TO recover $1,000 for personal injuries. or
the 10th of last July Mr.. Healey was
working at the old locomotive works at a
drill.
In order to do his work he had to stand
on a block. The block had been placed or
an uneven part of the floor. but Healcy
claims he did not know that, so when
he got on II the block tipped and Healey
was thrown over against some gearing
that was In operation
Two of his fingers caught in the gear
ing and were cut off.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
CITY HALL NOTES.

The contract for the building OF the
new sewer on Admiral street, from Berk-
shire street TO Eagle Park. has been
awarded by the commissioner of public
schools TO Frederick T.. Shaw, and work
was started early this morning. Mr.. r.shaw
is going to push the work along as rapid
ly as possible,
The board OF canvassers and registra-
tion will have all the copy for the new
ward lists in the hands of the city print
er by this evening. and in few days the
lists will be ready. Probably by the end
of the week the board will make the
appointments of wardens and clerks, un-
der the new law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
SNOW
DID NOT
APPEAR.
Was Defendant in Case for
Alleged Alienation Of a.
Wife'S Affections.

Henry H. Snow, defendant in a $4,000
suit for affections. brought by Silas Sher-
man, was called in the common pleas di-
vision of the supreme court today and de-
faulted.
Mr.. Shows counsel said he didn't know
Mr.. Shows present whereabouts.
Snow. IL is stated. came to this city to
engage In the brokerage business and met
Mrs. Sherman whom he had previously
known. His relations with Mrs. Sherman
caused her husband TO have Snow ar
rested In civil suit.
He gave bail and soon left the city.
Damages will be assessed on Saturday
next. i. +. owen is counsel for Sherman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

ana sound with pair of eloping lovers
an It's cabin, and officers, seamen and
othef characters In the play upon ,ts
Geek. one OF these other characters re-
ieireu 70 rs thug New York bookmak-
er and all round confidence man who ha :
peen included among the sailing party
fortuitousiy. His name is McGeachey.
ana his main object with the hero and he
rome Is biackmail. The audience are
aware of this, and consequently when the
main poom or the ship. by a sudden jibe,
knocks this worthy overheard into real
water, the amusement of yle auditors
may be fairly expected to rise to the
point OF hearty laugh. The ungrammat-
ical McGeachery is fished out, with more
or less difficulty, by his generous captors,
and before he Is fairly landed on deck.
he addresses the captain with the fol-
lowing choice East-Side cable-car idiom
DE next time you go round a curve like
dat, you holler: Everybody hold fast!"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
DIED.

BURNs-In this city. on the 18th inst.
Mary A.. daughter of Michael and Rose
Burns.
COOK-in Worcester. Mass. on the 18th
inst. Clarissa Waldo. wife OF Rodney
u. Cook. I'm her e5th year.
CHAPIN-In this city. September 18th.
1900. Sarah Chaplin. daughter OF William
Waterman and Anna Bush Chaplin. aged
26 years. month and - days.
FLYNN--Tn Auburn. n. l., on the 18th
inst. Edward NJ. FLYNN.
MATHEwsoN--In Johnston. 18th inst.
Eliza A.. wife OF Paris w. Mathewson
I'm her Goth year
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
KRUGER'S PLANS.
Former President Of SOuihAfrican
Republic Going TO Europe
for His Health.

New York, Sept. lit is rumored in
Johannesburg that Gen. Christian De
Wet, the Boer guerrilla was killed on the
7th inst. near Potchefstroom, says the
London correspondent of the Tribune.
All doubts TO MIR. kru2er's intentions
OF proceeding to Europe are now at rest.
In reply to telegram sent by the Ex-
press, the Transv3al consul general stated
that the object OF Mr. Krugers proposed
European trip vas personal and not po-
liticaL The voyage was to- be made for
the sake of his health. Mr.. Kruger de-
clined to say whether the moment was
opportnne for a statement of a political
character.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
Died SUDDENLY.
Police Lieut.. Steele, Who Led His
Company Against Anarchists,
Expires at Chicago.

Chicago. Sept. 17.-Police Lieutenant
Edward j. Steele died suddenly early to-
day.
Lieut. Steele was the man who led the
police up Dcsplalnes street TO the scshe
of The haN market riot, his company being
at he head Of the column that advanced
10 dispersc the anarchists who were max
i.,c the speeches.
he Was prostrated by the force OF the
boIpb expios. or and had one of his wrists
broken. Nine out OF twenty-four of his
company were seriously injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
What Shall We Have for Dessert |?

Th,- e.iestion arises IN the family ev-
cry day Let us answer It today. Try
JeIl-O. a delicious and healthfuudes
cert. Prepare in two minutes. No
boiling! no batting. simply add boil
81 water and set 60 cocd.' Flavors:-
Lemon. orange. Raspberry and Straw.
N---y. Get a package at your grocers
today 10 cents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

Tho express train leaving Providence at
$50 A. m. and arriving I'm Boston az 1880
a. m. IS greatly appreciated by the busi-
ness men of this city. This train makes
but one stop. (at Pawtuckct nj s:2s n. M.
and thus the trip between the three cities
T. made In exactly one hour. and its run
ming time r. In that portion OF the day
when II is most desirable to nearly all
classes Of people. This has come 10 stay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
TOWN or JOHNSTON.

APVLICATION F0Hl = SECUNU-CLASS
LIQUOR LICENSE.
Francesca Ricci makes application to
sell Pure Spirituous and Intoxicating
Liquors at building corner of Vanner and
Atwood avenues. beIongipg TO Antonio
Destefano. ........- ...s t
All persons interested are notified to
appear before the Town Council of the
Town of Johnston MONDAY. Oct list,
1900, at 3:15 o'clock y. M, at the Council
Chamber at Thornton and be heard
thereon. NJ
S. X. LUTHER,
si7-24 Council Clerk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
SUICIDE WITH CHlOaOFoRM.

winchester. Mass, Sept. 17--Arthur
Smoothers, a market man of this place.
committed suicide early today by taking
chloroform. He was 30 years Of age. The
cause OF the deed is unknown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT.

Aberdeen. Sept17,At the meeting of the
council at Balmoral today It was decided
that the dissolution Of parliament will
take place Sept. 25.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
A FUNNY BIT.

One of the funniest bits In William
Golfers new comedy. "On the quiet" oc-
ours in the third act. The yacht Cory
phee' is seen speeding across Long ISL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

By Means OF Cuts and Electrotypes is the
s,lrest way % create demand for the
article. The j. j. Ryder, Engravers and
Printers. AZ Washington, does best work
at low prices
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
TO CURE A COLO IN ONE pay

Take Laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II IT fails
10 cure. T.. w. Groves signature is on
each box 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

Thrilling tales OF adventure are always
interesting. but few can equal THE
Danvers Jewels" a story by Mary -Aol-
mondeley which will be begun tomorrow
on page OF The News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

THE Danvers Jewels serial, begun
In tomorrows News, is a story of intense
interest 10 both old and young.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-31
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABROAD.

London. Dec SO-The Stock Exchange last week
seemed to have every prospect of passing the final
settlement Of the year with ease and quetude. AL
though business weak, 1T had been fairly
brisk in spite of the holidays. with good buying
for the new account This promising outlook.
however was turned into gloom by yesterdays
collapse of the London and Globe Finance Corpo-
ration which disorganized the markets and result
ed in thirteen failures involving twenty-nine mem
bers.
1t is reassuring nevertheless, to note that other
prices were but little affected the chief movements
being declines in some Americans held by the
barrasssd firms.
Consols closed lower. at 9712 Foreigners mostly
lost fractionaly. Home rails, after much irregu-
larity during the week. closed generally lower.
Americans in spite of realizations by the sus-
pended firms closed steady Pennsylvania rose
5s point. Baltimore and Ohio 3s Baltimore and Ohio
preferred IL and Chesapeake and Ohio Il. On the
other hand, Northern Pacihcs fell pa points Fries
1% Norfolk and Western 49, Denver preferred IA
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe IA Southern Pa
cifc IA, and New-York. Ontario and Western, 11s
The fall in West Australians affected other
mines. the leading descriptions of South Africans
going from IS 1-16 lower.
The view taken on the Stock Exchange of the
Whitaker Wright mines is that both the London
and Globe and the British Columbian groups will
be compelled TO lquidate Immediately. In spite of
this. experts who recently visited the Lake View
properties believe that mine like the Lake View
600 must eventually nan outii successfiiIIv II e
asserted in London that not more than 100000
development of the mine. which is entirely made
quate to meet the present obligations. The large
mine to believe that the future will prove the wis
dom of their faith in the properties in spite of the
cost of the new plant installed to reduce the ex-
There was little change in the monetary situa-
caster. at the following rates of discount: Until
months bills 464lk.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-31

,s messing in threatening fashion for the removal
from the furnaces of goods contracted for. A
Breslau newspaper asserts that all the Silesan
works have discharged many operatives and mat
new orders are quite unheard Of In a word. the
general situation of the German iron market Is
gloomy.
Bank stock suffered in consequences of the feeble
ness of coal and iron shares. which also had de-
pressing effect upon other ndustrials.
Swiss railways continue very strong. Northern
Pacifcs weakened at the close Of the week, owing
to the announcement of the failure of the plan
convert preferences into bonds. The Frank
turter Zeitung" says that the German holders are
in part opposed the plan
more quiet tone prevailed for mortgage bank
obligations and shares in consequence OF the inn
proved prospects of favorable settlement of the
affairs of the Prussian Hypotheke AStien Bank
Money. after rising through the monthly settle
ment demands, began to decline. The private rate
of discount reached 4sz yesterday against 4as
return tomorrow will show heavy pressure. owing
to the low official rate and to the absence of the
mortgage banks from the loan market. as well as
TO other causes The Reichsbank's new capital on
30 600 marks will become active January 1,
raising the limit at which the Reichsbanks notes
begin to be taxed by 15s.OOo.OOo marks. rise in
the official of discount is still unexpected. but
any reduction will be delayed owing TO loans COM
ing upon the market.
Much French money came TO Berlin last week for
loans and discounts. Foreign exchange is tending
in Germany's favor. The monthly settlement has
given difficulty. the engagements being light
The Prussian Central Bodenkredit Company Will
issue 3OOO0OOO marks at per cent on January T.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-31
YEARS STOCK ExcHANcr ITsr1,-cc

ston,, amount CT bonds listed on the New-yo~,,
Financial Chronicle" is ooo ~ oy Ihe
U'oo'. Were new issues $s2aOOO old issues e.,.
ana 'ZSsA74o3 replacing old securities Tb.
EEo 20 i'eu amount to $500 600 of which s9os
I,st are new issues, $4,000 600 old issues ner,,
iist anu Sls4LH42S replacing old securities. Tho
year and compares with the record of s7 rs" Sst
20, c STOCKS fell behind last years record ~ sTo, "
,'SOs0 oy about $SS,OOOOcO. The strsat ra,'r.
oonds hsted amount to s7.OoOoo. and tho '!may l.N
STOCKS to S6so6,5OO Miscellaneous bonds
eu amount to S57.4lo,OoO of which s112 soo oon nus
Mexican Government bonds and ~ o''oO"o" are
oa The Industrial stocks listed ao,,rt - sa
$3.50 The amount OF stocks admitted -
tr UNLISTED department is as422s1Oo and 49, 70 tne
New-York tribune., 1900-12-31

each 1863; Florida 157: wyoming. 15s, and South
Carolina and Tennessee. each 146 miles Among
the companies building the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy leads with 213 miles in four states ana
Territories The Chicago, Milwaukee ana 81.
Paul built 17s miles; the Chicago. Rock Island ana
Pacific l6s miles: the Northern Pacific lol miles,
the Chicago and Northwestern. 14s miles; the
Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern 100 miles,
the St Louis and San Francisco, III miles; the oea
hoard Air Line 95 miles; the Illinois Central, 81
,,,es and the Gulf and Ship Island. 20 miles Most
of the extended building was by the larger ana
old cnnnanieS.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-31
NEW RAILROAD BUILDING IN ,ooo

Over 4.SO0 miles of new railroad No.
me United States in the last year sccars IN
zstts,. estimates of The Railroad 20
~ The returns cover 2ss comnanjes =, ia
,aee states and Territories. with 4s4l Tn,ies y
pre,irntnarr to,al These figures are necessarily
st4-., . ana the completed returns will M,
oouotediy add to this mileage rha WIN un-
se returns OF 1899 is favorable in which 9si
companies built 45ss1s miles the largest rs, ,,,ts 1sf
-aa ls since 1851 and 1852. Only about 1000 mile
Texas SsS Suit IN the four years from 1894 to 1887
u,,h 90 % tne states this year in new butI6no
win SlS miles Five other states t,,,,t Suiiohg'
n.lles each: Iowa. 27s miles: Minnesota osz
ennsydVania 2s6; West Virginia 2l5. and -, 10
s,,--, 40 niles. Alabama built ls7 miles; M,ss1s
49, ~aHi0'hia. iIo Georgia and Oklahoma
New-York tribune., 1900-12-31
GERMAN TRADE AND FINANCE

Berlin Dec. 30-The prevailing tone of the Boerse
last week was feeble. The Wall Street boom did
not affect Berlin, except In Northern Pacific and
some other Americans Reports fpom the iron and
coal centres continued unfavorable and shares fell
interruptedly upon continual sales by outsiders
The improvement in the American iron market
has not elected corresponding response here and
the market is looked upon quite uncertain for
the future. Many works have shut down over the
holidays The pig iron consumers according TO
the Cologne Gazette" complain that the syndicate