davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

avenue of which Solomon Hyman is
proprietor.
Hyman told Capt. Parker that three
middle-aged men came to his shop on
Sept lst. with two pieces of metal, which
they sold to him at &c. a pound or for
s56.9l and this was the cannon" Ii had
been broken into two parts.
On Sept. 4th Hyman sold the metal TO
the Allen Fire Department Supply Co..
one section had been burned, showing
that an attempt had been made To melt
1t, and this brought 10c pound. The
other piece sold for 13c. a pound or. S9l. 90
for the lot, netting Hyrnan a profit of
s34.69.
The metal came to the Allen company
in the regular transaction of business
and all but the muzzle section has been
melted and run into hose couplings.
The police keep a strict watch over the
junk shops. and on September Sd a de-
tective visited Hyman's shop II was
open; but the proprietor was out for a
few minutes and the purchase book was
closely searched.
There was three; so the police say, no
record of the purchase of the cannon.
Today the book shows that the metal
was purchased on Sept. 1st, or two days
before the record was inspected,
This afternoon Hyman and his son were
at police headquarters, I'm the City Hall
and were explaining the transaction TO
Capt. Parker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
Minister WI Delivers Dispatch
From Price Ching.
Asks That Mr.. Congsr Be Instructed
to Enter Into Negotiations for
Peace at Once.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE desire of
~China to actually begin the negotiations
for peace was evidenced today in dis
patch from Prince ~hing delivered by
Minister wu to the state department
The dispatch was dated ct Pekin, Sept.
and in 1t Prince Ching states that he
has been clothed with fun authority, with
Ii Hung Chang, TO negotiate for peace
He expresses desire TO proceed in the
matter and asks Minister Wu TO submit
request to the secretary of state TO send
instructions 10 Minister Conger TO begin
the negotiations at once.
II is probable that no immediate re-
sponse to the request for Instructions TO
Minister Conger can be given as Prince
Chings request will have to be laid be-
fore the president and sufficient time
given 10 consider the question of his Gre
dentials as we'll as the desirabiiity OF
proceeding at once.
coNGER's JUDGMENT.
Moreover, IL Is likely that Minister
-ConEer's judgment as to when the actual
negotiations should open will govern the
matter to a considerable extent.
whether Prince Chings request has
been made TO other powers - Well as 10
the United States is not here, out
in view Of thu desire to have Mr.. Conger
proceed at once. il is probable that the
Chinese officials are ready TO negotiate
With the Powers individually or with
them as whole through the medium OF
commission. ~
Among the names being mentioned un-
officially as available in case commis-
sion shall be determined upon 10 carry
forward the negotiations are:
President Schurman. of Cornell Univer-
sity; John Barrett. late minister 10 Slam,
and DR. AN. the first assistant secretary
OF state.
RUssIAs OPERATIONS.
Gen. Chaffee's telegram speaking of the
Russian railroad construction is regarded
as highly important i'm view OF the dis
closure OF the purpose of the Russian
government to reconstruct the railroad
from Taku to Tien-Tsn and thence to
Pekin showing. IL is believed the expecta-
tion OF the Russian government that at
least some Russian force will be MAIN
tanned az Pekin through the winter
Through Admiral Remey, the state de-
partment has been advised OF the arrival
OF special Commissioner Rockhll at Taku
today from Shanghai.
fEN. cHAFFEEs DISPATCHES.
asT4e war department has received the
foffdwing cablegrams from Gen. Chaffee:
Tdxu CNo date)-Adjt Gen. Washington,
Sept u. Russian, commander assures me
ne iPs ordered repair material from Port
Aftlfir. Vladivostock and United States,
ara2 that he feels assured railway will
besfpaired In two months. Need fifty
storA flags and 5000 more small flags; lat
ter rtquired for Chinese houses to show
our Protection. Goodnow telegraphs 9TH
at request IL Hung Chang latter leaves
Shanghai I'm week or so.
(Signed) CHAFEE.
IL is thought at the war department
that the date, Sept 13, refers to the time
ehmessage left Pekin. The railroad
mentioned is the line between Tien Tsn
and Pekin. The second dispatch is as
follows:
'1aku tNo date)--Adjt oea, {. ashirr
ton. fekin' Sept Il. Expedition to Tien
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

ing added to the list Rev. Ernest G. Wes-
ley, OF the Park street church. still leads.
having 1893 votes, an increase OF 25 over
Saturday. ft
Rev. Henry Bassctt. OF the Church OF
the Epiphany, has made an Increase OF
IA votes. and retains his place as second
on the list with total up-to-date OF 100.
Rev. Arthur NJ. Aucock OF All saints Me-
mortal * still third. with 1872. not havs
ing received any increase since Saturday.
Rev. S. M DIck OF the Mathewson street
M. Il. church. holds fourth position, with
5SS votes. an increase of G.
Rev. Edward Holyoke OF Calvary Bap-
tist church gains FIVE votes. and his total
is 5le, while Rev. Fr. NJ. Fitzgerald OF
Immaculate Conception church has 374. an
Warren is forging ahead. having receiv-
ed As votes since Saturday, and has now
1853 coupons 10 his credit.
Rev II. r. Root or Elmwood Temple. is
IA ahead or his Saturdays figures and has
a total OF 900 today, while Rev Y. s.
Moore OF Asbury Memoriai, made quite
a jump from 22O ia 3s7 An Increase 80 80
votes. The other ministers who had in
creases were Rev. George A. Conbear,
Christian church, with "A total OF 81: Rev.
Herbert G. Dana. Ascension, Auburn, and
ST. Bartholomew's, cranston, rs; Rev.
Edwin Bromley, Stewart street Baptist,
o1 f, rf. .tl4gEi1 tiBl ~
Two new names have been added 10 the
list. Rev. James s. Colwell, Greenyille. >;
Rev. FIR. Tiernan, ST Mary's, Pawtucket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

Tsin to Taku 20 miles outward, two COM
panies 14th infantry participating. Re-
turn Tien Tsin slight opposition. Town
destroyed by British troops; no casual
ties. Filed cable office 6:2O p, m. 18th
(Signed) "CHAFEE."
THEY ARE IN ACCORD.
New York. Sept 17.--An important
functionary Of the German foreign office
now in Paris says that II will be soon
generally recognized that Germanw
Great Britain and Japan are In accord as
to the policy to be followed i'm China, says
a raris dispatch to the Times, and thA
opposition TO their plans comes princi-
pally troy Russia, with whom, of course
is France.
Little doubt Is entertained that Ger
many is sincere I'm her declaration that
she does not seek territory, but merely
wishes to maintain the principle OF the
open Door and 10 obtain a proper in
demnity for the outrages her representa-
tives have undergone.
There is belief In well informed diplo-
matte circles that the German emperor's
policy Is gradually veering round in
sense favorable to GreaA Britain and that
for long time ne has done what he could
10 bring about better understanding be-
tween his own country and Great Britain
but has been greatly hindered by the
popular ill-will on both sides.
Prince Henry's visit 10 London Is re-
garded as of great political Importance,
as indeed the commencement OF the re-
proachment between Germany and Great
Britain. so much desired by the Kaiser.
GERMANS BURN A TOWN.
Berlin, Sept 17.-An official dispatch
from Shanghai says a German naval bat
TALON, accompanied by fo tv Bengal
Lancers captured and burned the town OF
Lieng, Sept H. a hundred Boxers We're
killed.
The Chinese regular troops occupying
the place had previously He'd. The Ger
man loss was one man killed and five men
wounded.
DETAINED BY BAD WEATHER.
New York, Sept. i7--H Hung Chang,
who had gone on board the British steam
er Anping for conveyance TO Takd, has
been detained by bad weather. says the
Tribune's London correspondents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
STORES BURNED.
II Is Believed ihs Fire Was
Started BY Robbers to
Cover Their Crime. i,

Middleboro, Mass, Sept ia fire
which II Is thought was set TO cover up
the robbery of two stores, destroyed the
property of John Dickerman and A. +.
Eaton at North Middleboro during : the
night.
The buildings burned included the one
occupied by Mr.. Dickerman's store and
the one occupied by the store OF Mr..
eaton and a barn near the Eaton store
also was destroyed.
Practically nothing was saved OF all the
contents Of the building. Mr.. Eaton's loss
is estimated al s25oo. With insurance OF
1880. MIR. Dickerman's loss is $500 with
insurance of 5000.
Those who were interested IN the case
hold that there Is evidence That burglars
visited the stores and caused the fire. and
the state fire marshal has been called up
on 20 make an investigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
Was Sold to a Junk Dealer in
This City After Being Broken
Allen Fire Department Supply Co. Was
the Second PuTChaSer--Me|ted
Into Hose Couplings.

During the last week in August the
people OF Attleboro were filed with in-
dignation upon learning that Woodlawn
cemetery, In that town. had been visited
by thieves who had perpetrated shame
fui act OF vandalism.
The direct sufferers were the members
OF struter Post, who, under special act
OF CongressV in. 1850 received and were
made the custodlans of bronze cannon
which had been captured by the Federal
forces during the civil war. 1t had been
stored In the Watertown arsenal prior 10
being sent TO Attleboro.
This piece was mounted upon the top of
a tall granite shaft, with its muzzle point
ing TO the North.
In the closing week of August IL was
stolen, and from the marks which were
left there must have been at least three
men and they had horse and carriage
by which they carried away their plum
der.
The cnnon was heavy. weighing $50
pounds. and n tackle must have been used
to dismount ~.
The grand army veterans and the po-
lice Of the town did all that they could
TO locate the cannon and the council Of
fered reward of $1,000 for the capture
OF the thieves.
Postals were sent broadcast; but there
was a strong belief that the thieves came
from this city. That presumption WAS
well founded.
Yesterday Capt. Horton OF the I'd sta
tion ,ot a tip which he communicated TO
Capt. Parker OF the detective bureau. IL
was7a good one, for the stolen; common
was found To have been purchased by the
New England Junk Co. at 275 Gladstone
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
fine PROGRAM
To Be Given at Kelth's Next
Sunday Night for Benefit
Of Texas Flood Sufferers.

The last OF the local theatrical benefits
in aid OF the Galveston relief fund. will
be given at Keiths new theatre next
Sunday evening.
Mr.. Albee, general manager Of Kelth's
circuit and proprietor OF the local house
has devoted almost his entire time for
several days past in arranging for the
concert, which will certainly be a great
success
In order not TO detract from the sue
cess OF any of the local benefits sched-
uled for an earlier date, Mr.. Albee did
not announce the list OF attractions for
his entertainment.
IL can be said with perfect veracity,
however, that the show will be of very
high standard and deserving OF generous
patronage.
The sale of seats will open on wednes-
day morning az . O'Clock; and no doubt
the demand will be so great that all the
tickets will be sold before Wednesday
noon.
For this occasion r special scale of
prices has been adopted as follows: Sec
ond balcony. 25 cents; first balcony, 20
cents; orchestra, IS cents; box seats, 81
and $3.50. Contrary 10 the established
custom of this house. every seat in the,
first balcony and in the orchestra will,
be reserved
AS stated, the list OF artists has not yet
been given out. but IL Is known that
among those who have volunteered their
services and will appear are Miss Marie
Wainwright. the distinguished actress: !:
Les Frasetties. instrumentalists. the Ray
mond musical trio. the Americas male
quartet, the Banda Napoli of forty men
under direction OF Sig. Giulio f.. CapQne.
The entire proceeds will be sent imme-
dately TO Gov. Sayers of Texas for the
benefit of the Galveston sufferers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

The Rhode Island Provision Co.
Brings Suit Against
Leon S. COIweIL

Walter w. and Fred w whipple. doing
business as Rhode Island Provision COM
peny have begun suit against Leon s.
colwell of Johnston, to recover damages
for alleged deceit.
The plaintiffs say that Colwell on Au-
gust 4th, 1900 falsely represented TO them
that he was the owner OF considerab bic
property and was willing to pay for any
goods he might purchase. His story was
believed and three bills OF goods amount
ing respectively TO $il699. 1896 Il and $50 5s
were delivered TO him
In settling the bill for 1896. II he Is al
legged to have given check on local
bank for Sl72.l6. II is further alleged
That he did not have money enough In
bank TO meet the check.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
WATERS HAVE A FIELD DAY.

Fields Point closed Yesterday. Today
the walters held their annual field day.
Sports Of various kinds were indulged In
including "A l00-yard dash. sack race.
threc-legged race and a swimming match.
ball game was played on the common
between two teams known as the Clam
Runners and the Kitchen Runners, the
former captained by Clarence Alexander
and the latter by Frank Alexander.
At noon Col Atwell rendered faro
well dinner 20 the walters which consist
ed OF chicken chowder. with all the fix
ings.
The past. season has been one OF the
best I'm the history of the point
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
JOIN THE STRIKERS.

Scranton, Pa, Sept. 1.-THE carpenters.
car repairers, blacksmiths and helpers at
every Delaware, Lackawana and Western
company mine here joined the strikers
today. They were asked TO take care
OF coal outside the mines and 70 handle
IL in the breakers. They refused, and
quit az every mine. 3H
An attempt was also made at several of
the mines to have engineers and firemen
do other work. These men also quit and
at once repaired 10 district headquarters
and joined the United Mine Workers
The pump runners have been ordered by
National Board Member Dilcher to re-
main at work 80 that there will be no oc-
casion for water accommodating in the
mines. ,ne
He has also directed that the men who
fed the mules In the mine barns keep on
doing so, but only so long as the mules
are not used to draw coal. Crowds OF
men filled headquarters and streets here
showing how complete the strike is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

Hazelton. Pa, Sept. l7.-With regard 10
the situation up TO noon, President Nit
chell gave the following statement 20 the
Associated Press:
The Information I'm our possession this
morning indicates that over 100 400 men
are idle throughout the entire antfraci
region and that at least 5000 additional
workmen will refrain from working. to-
morrow morning.
Several thousand men entered the
mines this morning for the purpose of
properly timbering their working places
and obtaining their tools. | feel entirely
satisfied the remaining men employed In
and about the mines will join with the
strikers In their contest for living wages
and humane conditions OF employment -
The Lehigh Valley Coal Companys coll
iery al Yorktown did not attempt 10 start
work and the mines at upper Lehigh,
which began work with reduced force.
were compelled TO shut down at 10 o'clock
not enough men being on duty TO keep
the workings going.
IN THEIR OWN HANDS.
The mine workers officials practically
have the situation In their own hands on
the south side. and they say they will
now concentrate their efforts on the north
side. Many of the mines I'm that region
are crippled, and the union men hope
To have all the collieries there tied up
by tomorrow morning
The proposition Of Father Phillips that
Archbishop Ryan OF Philadelphia be
called In by the United Mine Workers as
arbitrator has not yet been acted upon
by the miners representatives
lt Is claimed by the latter ths/ the
proposition has not yet officially bc/i laid
before them. When President Mitchell
and other leaders were approached on the
subject today they ~efused TO discuss II
In any way.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
RISING FROM THE
WRECK AND RUIN.
CONTINUED from Page One)
Z IEjuTed Reich Houston

Houston, Tex, Sept 1T.-Last night a
train of the Arkansas Pass Railroad
brought IS sufferers from Daires. town
Is miles west of here. There were 20 in
jured persons on the train.
John T. Boyt arrived here from Phila-
delphia last night. He was sent by ship
owners I'm Liverpool TO investigate and
make report of the condition Of the
ocean vessels now beached In Galveston
bay "A. few miles above the city.
The Houston retail clerks are busy
providing for sufferers who are members
OF their order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
SELLS MINE FOR A13,OoO,Ooo.

Denver. Sept. .17.--The News announced
today that Thomas =. Walsh will receive
i3,oo.oc0 for his Camp Bird mine at Ou-
ray. Col. from as indicate of English
and, American investors headed by Al
fred Belt. the South African diamond
king and ]. Pierpont Morgan.
H. H. said N draft covering the first pav-
ment ~ now on deposit al the First Ma
tiouai bank. tf
John Hayes Hammond. the mining en-
gineer. arrived az ouray tosiay TO mike
a,iinal examination of.the mine onibehaif
OF the syndicate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
100000 QUIT.
Continued from Page One)
GOMPERS PREDICTS SUCCESS

President John Fahey of the Ninth dis
trict was seen at local headquarters early
today. He was pleased over reports from
the various collieries. but was not sur
prised that such large number of men
had ceased work. He said that before the
end OF the week all the miners In Schuyl-
kill, Columbia, Northumberland and Dau-
pi..n counties will be idle.
President Samuel Gompers of the Ma
tional Federation of Labor said before
leaving for Hazeton today that there is
no doubt as to ,ne final outcome being a
victory for the men as the conditions are
so extremely bad that any movement on
their part would be advantageous and in
asmuch as the movement is so general,
the advantage will be correspondingly
great ~ ++ t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
millions of mothers for their children
while teethlng. with perfect success. II
soothcs the child. softens tho gums. al
laws all pain. cures wind collie. and Is the
best remedy for Dlarrhoea. II viii re-
lieve the poor little sufferer immediat tely.
Sold by druggfsts I'm every part OF the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. BE
sure and ask for Mrs. winsiow's sooth-
ins syrup" and take no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
Will USE VOTING MACHINES

The citizens of Woonsocket will have
the honor of being the first In the state TO
use the McTammany voting machine. The
number of machines required I'm that city
were brought there today. Mr.. McTam-
many. the Inventor OF the machine, went
10 woonsocket TO instruct The officials
I'm the use OF the machine
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17
REplsvINtD A MOTOR,

Edward G. Warren has replevined AFRO
tary motor that was IN the possession OF
Joseph Letter OF Chicago. The motor Is
valued at 1900 and the nxings are worth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

Trying 10 take care of precious gems
and the consequent troubles and misfor-
tunes. form the basis for u most inter-
esting plot which Miss Cholmondeley has
worked out in a story entitled '"The Dan
vers Jewels" to be published as a serial
in The News beginning with tomorrows
issue. tsr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

Pensions have been granted Rhode Isl.
anders IA follows. Original widows. etc
Mary J. Leonard. Providence. s. Special
account. sept Z. Ruth a. Flint. shan
mock, -. Ellen Minot, woonsockct, 81.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

Wcn0l mskcs belts grip the pulleys. pro
bNOUI tects them from steam and water.
BROWN BROS. CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-09-17

There is comparatively no change in
the leaders In the minister's foreign trip
coupon contest. although the interest con-
tinues 10 increase. and new names are be-
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10
THE OLD, BOYISH FEELINGS.
How the SIGHT of Urchins Bathing in
Fountain Affected Staid Men.

How the sight of Urchins Bathing in
Fountain Affected Staid Men.
From the New orleans Times-Democrat.
Il saw something yesterday that made
me envious," said an elderly cotton brok-
er. signing deeply you know there is
a fountain directly back of the Hennen
building. at the Common street end Of
Cotton Exchange alley. Ii has a per
fectly plain oval basis and no attempt At
ornament beyond iangud little jet in the
middle. but set down there in the very
heart ard centre of business tumult il l.
a grateful and pleasant spectacle. l never
pass it without feeling refreshed, and the
mere sight of its clean, living water is
somehow soothing TO the eyes.
II came down the alley during luil in
trade, and as l drew near the fountain
became aware of a commotion of some
sort A lot of ragged street urchins were
clustered about the basin and others
lodged in and out the corners of nearby
buildings, apparently keeping watch
against interruption. One of the sentries
eyed me pretty sharply and then sang
out: He's all right, felers l blacks his
shoes" AT that there was tremendous
splash and four small naked bodies sud
denly Dobbed up from behind the rim OF
the fountain.
Then I understood. They were taking
a surreptitious public bath-the most pun
lie that could possibly be imagined. Two
of the boys wore tattered pantlloons, rolled
up to the hips, but that was the total
wardrobe, and they splashed around as
happy as a school of young porpoiseS.
| looked on and grinned, and my mind
galloped back to the good old days when
used to play hockey from school and go
swimming in the branch, and the more
pull up my trousers and jump into the
fountain
IA the door of the Hennen building
was a solemn old banker of my acquaint-
ence, smiling quietly to himself. Like to
go in?' l called. You betr he replied
Just then one of the sentinels came tear
ing down the alley. Cheese it, fellers.
he yelled; dere's cop a-comh'' The
effect was magical. The four boys jump
ed out of the water. dragged on ragged
shirts and panieloons. stuck their caps
on the backs of their heads and seized
four bundles of newspapers. There was
an air of exaggerated innocence about the
crowd that clearly proclaimed some re-
cent mischief. and the policeman sniffe1
suspiciousIy as he passed. What have
you kids been doin?" he demanded. Moth
in replied the biggest have we mis-
ter? Not a thing said the banker.
promptly. l think the recording angel
handled that fiji very gently"