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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
ARGUMENTS MADE FOR ACTS
AGAINST CHARTER AMENDMENT.

The House committee on corporations
gave hearing at the State House yes
| terday afternoon. on an act in amend
ment of an act to Incorporate the
Manufacturers Foundry. Machine and
Power Company. a Woonsocket corpo-
ration, which asks for the privilege OF
laying, relaying and repairing pipes for
conducting gas in the city OF Woon-
socket, subject 10 the consent OF the
board of aldermen of that city and OF
the town council OF the town of North
Smithheld.
Col. +. O'Reilly representing the
Woonsocket Electric Lighting COM
pany. said that the passage OF the act
simply would give 10 the company a
privilege which IL previously enjoyed. a
former amendment having expired by
limitation. The company simply want
ed the same privilege as its competi-
tor. and the only objection 10 the grant
ing OF the act could come from the gas
company. He said the act had pre-
viously worked no harm and there was
no reason why IL should now.
l.. G. Lincoln, treasurer OF Woon-
socket Electric Lighting company,
spoke briefly i'm favor OF the passage OF
the act, giving his reasons why he
thought the act should be passed.
George T.. Ibulluuls III
the Woonsocket Gas company, spoke in
opposition 10 the passage OF the act,
and gave reasons why he thought that
the hearing should be postponed. stat
ing that negotiations were under way
which might result in an amicable adj
justment OF affairs between the electric
lighting company and the gas COM
pany, which would render the holding
OF the hearing unnecessary. He said
that the proposition that was under
consideration was that the gas COM
pany would yield it's right to make
electricity If the electric company
would give up its privilege OF making
gas.
Il. NJ Jencks. superintendent OF the
Bas company, also thought the act
should not be passed. tating that there
viii be no objections TO that part of the
charter giving the company a right to
furnish gas, providing that the COM
pany will meet the gas company half
way.
There was some further discus
sion. after which the hearing was
adjourned until Friday, January 90, at
2:30 p. m, when further arguments
will be heard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
MR.. PRESTON FOUND
AT TROY, LAST NIGHT
Alleged to Have Been Living With a
Young Woman Since He Disap-
peared From jamestown.

gold watch and some OF his clothes.
n4s MlIe ana otner relatives, II Is claim
ed, have never believed e.im dead. "A
few weeks ago it was learned that a
man who tailed with the descriptions
and resembled in a marked degree the
photographs OF Rev. Charles T.. Pres
ton had been living with a young wo-
man i'm Worcester, Mass. under the
name OF Earle EARLE" was the mid
die name of Rev. Mr.. Preston.
About this time IL became known
that Mrs. Preston was persistently
seeking her husband, and Ii was also
learned that detectives We're on his
track, and in a letter 20 Chief Of Police
Stone of Worcester Mrs. Preston init
mated that she would prosecute him
for bigamy If ne should be found. The
man supposed 20 be Mr.. Preston when
arrested last night was charged with
non-support Of his wife. He consented
10 return to Rhode Island without req
Uis'tion papers.
Mr.. Preston was born in Portsmouth,
n H.. and was Ordained to the priest
hood in 1890 under Bishop Clark Of
Rhode Island. His first charge was st.
Thomas church at GreenYille.- L.
from 1890 TO 1892 lie then went TO the
Church Of the Ascension in Auburn. r.
l.. and was rector OF St Thomas church
AZ Wanskuck from 1898 10 1896. From
1896 untii his sensational disappearance
on the Sound steamship ne has been
rector Of St Matthew'S church at
jamestown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
DENSE f0G CAUSES DELAY
IN BOSTON HARBOR TRAFFIC.

Boston. Jan. 20.--A dense fog has en-
veloped the harbor since last night and
has fnterfered TO a great extent with
the regular shipping business of the
port.
The steamer Governor Dingley from
Portland. and the Penobscot from
Winterport, were delayed In reachLag
their respective berths. having been
obliged TO proceed at half speed up the
harbor.
Steamer ST. Croix Of the Information
al line, which was due last night from
ST. John, ~. B., via Maine ports. did
not arrive until this morning. having
been delayed by the weather condi,ons.
While the ferryboat City OF Chelsea
was on a trip from this city to Chelsea
she grounded on the mud flats off Mer-
idan street bridge. East Boston. where
she remained for half an hour. before
she was fioated by the tug boat Matte
Sergent which was summoned 10 he
assistance. She suffered no injury.
The big four masted schooner Man
ming Of Perth Amboy, loaded with Goa
from Baltimore while coming I'm this
morning grounded near No. buoy or
the lower MIDDLE" but she will float
probably without injury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
vESTlBULED CARS FOR The
PlWTUCKET TROLLEY LINE

In addition 10 the 80 new cars 20 be
used by the Union Railroad company in
the place OF the small ones at present
In use on certain routes. the details OF
which were published yesterday, the
company is making arrangements 10
equip the Pawucket line with vesti-
buled cars Of the tyne and size used on
the Natick and Rivcrpoint line. About
25 OF these cars have been ordered and
are soon % be delivered. The Paw
tuckct business is growing, and the new
and larger cars have become a neces-
sity.
The now cars viii have. I'm addition
90 "a larger carrying capacity, incrca scd
speed making the running time be-
tween Providence and PaWtucket
shorter. This will OF course. be great
advantage FOR the patrons OF the road
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20

Charles L. Stewart was convicted
yesterday afternoon OF the charge OF
uttering a forged check for $4,000,
drawn upon the Lawrence National
Bank OF Lawrence, Kan, and made
payable at the First National Bank Of
New York. Upon this check, which
Stewart deposited with the First Ma
tional Bank Of Woonsocket, $4,000 was
secured for immediate use in connec-
ton with a pretended real estate deal
Stewart testified In his own behalf,
and the willy old man told a most plau-
sible tale. He alleged that while he
was in New York he accidentally
changed hats with another man, who,
when the apology was rendered and ac-
cepted, gave his name as r.. T.. Web
ster. He began chatting with Webster,
and eventually Webster told him he
was going 10 Woonsocket 20 buy site
for a mill, and asked Stewart to so
with him.
When they reached Woonsocket he
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
VERDICT OF GUILTY
AGAINST STEWART.
ONLY One Ballot Was Taken by the
Jury That Tried the Forgery
Case--SentenCe Deferred.

said. Webster produced the $4,000 GER
tiGed check which was made payable
TO himself, and asked Stewart 10 de-
posit il and draw the $4,000 on account.
which he did Unfortunately for this
line of defence, Stewart failed TO re-
member that when he and the rest OF
his gang were arrested in PittsDurg,
and again when he was on his way
East. ne told all the details OF the swim
die. and how the gang divided the spoils
on the train before IL Sot 0 Worcester
the visit 10 the bank having been timed
so as to permit a quick connection with
train.
The jury were out but forty minutes
and took but one ballot.It was that or
Guilty" Stewart took advantage or
the seven days allowed by law before
sentence is imposed. As the counsel
appointed for him by the court took
no exceptions Stewart is likely 10 be-
gin a long sentence next Thursday HIS
criminal record is almost as long as his
life.'and from first 10 last he has been
a source of anxiety 10 police and imam
cial houses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS THINK
BRYAN SHOULD STOP AT p0T Ell

New York. Jan. 2O-Leading Demo
Gratis Of this city are In n good natured
row over the stopping place OF w.
Bryan when he comes 90 this city He
Is expected on Monday and on that ov
ening will dine with O. ". Z. Belmont.
Now comes Dr. John H. Gardher and
says the Ncbbskan Will be his guest
during his stay and this has aroused
many Democratic leaders. They say Mr.
Bryan should noe shut himself up I'm a.
private residence whore he VIII bc hard
20 get at but should go to some hotel
where his friends can find him easily.
James oliver has started for Wash
ington TO interview Mr. Bryan on the
subject.
Norman y. Mack ~ BuTolo.7 staunch
supporter of Mr. Bryan has also gone
TO Washington " IA said that MIN trk
visited the Commercial Travellers
League while IN this city. an orEauiza-
tion nos supposed To- Doe friendly Go
BRYAN. although opposed 20 Mckinley.
II rs believed Mr. Mack's action was to
get the league In line.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
Delighted Relief from c.,.,rh.

r. one OF a thousand such testimonies.
The Rev A. ID. Buckley OF Buffalo.
says: u wish all 10 know what bless
ing DIR Agnew's Catarrhal Powder r. IN
n case OF Catarrh. I was troubled with
this disease for years but the first
time I used this remedy n gave most
delightful relief. ! now regard myself
entirely cured after using II for two
months "-67.
Sold by Blanding a Blandlng 81 wey.
bosset street: Geo. T.. Claim. 90 to ~ 8.
ksin street, and Hall a Lyon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
COMMITTEE REFUSES TO ASK
DR.. ANC CREWS TO RESIGN

a dispatch from Chicago says n
unanimous vote OF the city council com
mittce ON schools yesterday tabled the
resolution of Alderman Cullcrton TO re-
quest Che resignation Of Supt. y. Ben
hm.n Andrews The resolution was
preceded 10y "a long preamble denounc-
ing thc superintendent FOR favoring th7
British ln the Bocr- British war In n
speech delivered recently.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
The WEATHER.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-For New Eng
land-Rain tonight; fair colder sun
day; fresh 10 brisk southeasterly winds.
becoming northwesterly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
EARL CARPENTER & SONS co.

No. z Westninste' St. cor. Dye.
This old-es.ablished house wholesale
and retail Ice at .air prices and ~
prompt attention TO business aud tbs
smp'oyncnt of coed men in thclr sew
eral departments. merit a continuance
Of the pattonaCr ~ long enjoyed.
Telephone 2iG6.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
a. n. WHiTAk G Y.
RHODE ISLAND SUBURBAN RAILWAY COM

On and after January 10th. 1900 the rate OF
fares of the RHODE ISLAND SUBURBAN
RAILROAD COMPANY between Providence
and Butto woods and intermediate stations
Cents
Provid cnce to Bellefont. t.........,;.;;..,... 10
Providence to stations between Bellefont
and Warwick, including warwick ....-. 10
Providence TO Oakland Beach or Button
Beneront TO Warwick or intermediate
tatons......'...s.. .''..'',. ..''.' III
Bellefont to Oakland Beach or Button
Warwick to Oakland Beach or Button
Button woods or Oakland Beach to War, -
Buitonwoods or Oakland Beach 10 Belle
font or to intermediate stations be
Buttonwoods or Oakl and Beach 10 Provi
warwick or inter mediate stations TO
Belletont. .... ........ '..'''.. ..:..'.'',' ~
Warwick or intermediate stations 10
Bellcfont to Providence e..,........ ..::,.. 10
Each passenger will have the privllege.o OF
taking with him upon the combination Dag
gage and passenger car or train on whlch ne
Is passenger personal baggage not exceed
ing eighty $50 pounds In weight without l,,ly any
charge for the same, and VIII be given
ticket with check for baggage upon lhe pay
,nent of the regular tniih rate OF rare
Tickets with checks can be procured at way
stations or of Hopkins Transfer Company
nj the Union Passenger station or the New
York New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Company I'm Providence.
Combination baggage and passenger cars
or trains W i'll be run AT stated Intervals over
the line and personal baggage can be check
ed and carried only on such combination
cars or trains.
Special reduced rates OF fare for a oontin-
nous passage for n single passenger without
personal bakgage will be as follows
Cents.
Providence to Bellefont. nt.............,,.. 10
Providence TO stations between Bellcfont
and Warwick, including Warwick ...... 10
Providence to Oakland Bench or Button
Bouefont To Warwick or lniei mediate
Beiiofont to Oakland Beach or Button
W arwick 10 ookland Beach or Button.
Button woods or Oakland Beach TO War.
Buttonwoods or Oakland Beach to Belle.
font or To intermediate stations be
tween Warwick .... ...... ....,........ ~
Button " Oods or Oakland Beach TO rroVi--
dCnce. sssssssssssssFs ~
Warwick or intermediate stations 20
BChefont. ..... ..tss. .-...... 49,
Warwick or intermediate stations To
Providence ... .................-. ~
Beiiefont to Providence. .................. "
This reduced rate of tHre will apply 10 al
passengers without personal baggage upon
al cars or trains.
AT POTTER, General Manager
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20

Ssit vh-uu Cured ouick Or Az
news Ointment cures salt Rhcnm. and
all Eching or burning skin Diseases in
a dav. one application gives fmost 20
stant relief For Itching. Blind or
Bleeding Piles 10 stands without a
cents.-eS
Sold by BlandinR & Rlandnr. "A
wevbosset street, Geo. T. Clanln. 81 u
72 s. Main street and Hall a. Lyon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20

They lead-with bhndly Following
shapes
Across the low bars leaping.
The Bookman.
Henry Winsor. little colored lad,
was placed on probation in the Juvenile
court to-day for stealing bundle Of
newspapers.
Superinsendent Of Public Health Cha
pin reports two new cases of scarlet fe-
yer on Forest and East Manning streets
and one new case of diphtheria on su
san street.
A big bay horse attached TO a coupe
was found standing on Pine street, neal
seekel last night by officer Smith o.
the 5th station. and put up at Glad
ding's stable on Broad street.
Joseph Campani pleaded not guilty in
the Sixth district court to-day to the
Gorge Of having stolen $3.50 worth Of
cloth from the Atlantic mills corpora
tion. and was held in 5000 for trial next
Friday.
James Z. Cullion was arrested in the
Olympic theatre last night upon the
charge of revelling. He was arraigned
in the Police court to-day and pleading
not guilty was held in 800 for trial next
Tuesday.
The third free organ recital will o.
held at Benefcent church at o'clock
this afternoon. Mr.. George II. Iona
organist. will be assisted by Miss Caro-
lyn Boyan. contralto, and Mr. Walter
j. Towne. tenor.
The lecture on Marriage and Di-
vorce." which Rev. W. c. Selleck was
to have delivered at the Church OF the
Mediator last Sunday evening, and
which was postponed on account of has
temporary. illness. will be given to-
morrow evening, at 7:SO o'clock.
East Providence horse owners are
much perturbed. a case of suspected
glanders was reported To Agent Smith
OF the Anti-Cruelty Society, who inves-
tlgated and found Edmund whlttaker's
horse sick. The animal was kept under
surveillance and yesterday Agent
Smith shot it. An autopsy was held
Immediately, and the horse was found
TO have been terribly afflicted AS the
animal was driven about town, it is
feared that there will be an epidemic OF
the disease
Edwin G. Arnold. a boarding house
sneak thief. pleaded guilty and was
sentenced on two counts and To pay $50
and costs in each in the Sixth district
court to-day. the allegation being lar
ceny. Last August Arnold stole a
watch and chain from Annie Ide. who
resides on Byron street. and later took
coat. vest and three razors from
David d. Nevirs's room in another
house. Detective Merrill. who made
the arrest. had been on the watch foi
Arnold since the Ide affair and picked
him up yesterday afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20

For Cuts. tieetro,yps, sns Printins.
Any Kind, see The J. y. Ryder Co. a. Wash.
ngl0n, come. kddy Bost work, low puccs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
NE EWSLETS.

TIE black ram clears the pasture fence,
The whole flock in his keeping,
And I'm his train they gather fast
Across the low bars leaping
Death plunges 10 the vast that lies
Beyond or tears or laughter.
And one by one, a silent herd.
sheep-like. men follow after
Bell-wethers both. through all the days,
The waking and the sleeping.
They lead-with blindly Following
shapes
Across the low bars leaping
The Bookman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE
Modteska-
--:o:--
KEITH's NEW THEATRE-continu-
Gus performances. c
--:os-~
EMPIRE-"Faust.'
--:o:--
I. oLYMPIc-McAvoy & Mays Broad
way Burlesquers.
--:o.-
wEsTMINsTER-"The White Crook"
--:o:-
INFANTRY HALLr-Polc.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-14
wcRE4sE II THE HAIL HANDLED.

Postmaster Van Cort had prepared yesterday a
comparative table cf the amount 0f mail matter
handled II the Second Division tr1aI Department.
q The General Posr1tiee cor the years ending June
g. 1888 ard 1876 The grand total Of mail matter Of
all kinds handled for the year just ended was
rs 46z pieces as compared with SIS 67s017 pieces
TT The previous year gain of IS $50 ~ pieces For
The v=a- JUST passed there were handled 25+02-3S7
letters sa0+5576 pos-als and 3sl7o1 51l pieces Of
other matter which Is increase over the previ-
Gus year of . 204 letters 3s5S0S+ posJals and
--.s-=s pieces Of other matter. II the loca! de-
1Lr-e1- tEere were handled --7s2l 100 letters for
The year -uz- passed and 2357.-02 postals and III
81 - -.eces of other matter. There were received
- -a- t-- re year Just passed Sc $50 2S3 letters
- -1z-z-s and -l2 5GS5 pieces OF ether matter
Il The F--e E- 5eUarrTEeI- there We're handed
s. 7 letters -73- sC3 postals and 7g6-5o45 pieces
u ---z- matter.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-14
cgrLD JEWEL 1lYsTERT DEEPEYs.

-h- confusion II which the theft q Mrs Edwin
GC1l-.s 5=vel-y IS involved was worse confounded
yesterday by the publication o1 a dispatch from
Pz-.z. IL which Edwin Gould was quoted as reit-
e-z--rg his former statement that the jewels had
been stolen from his Ffth-ave house, II this city.
and aE--re that the statement Of the h0usekeeper
-nar she had searched all The rooms and could find
20 trace u robbery was not conclusive because
size had TO means 70 open the third drawer il a
certain czl-cauier in which Mrs. Gould placed some
Jewels before SAILING. Captain NcCIusky and his
detectives who are WORKING on the case. are ex-
7=-s---E r-l-lr5 5ea--ve- hut seem 10 be pro-
C-e--- 1- the theory that some Of the jewels
r--- have been sr--e- from the Gould house after
Us owners lad gone TO Europe
New-York tribune., 1900-07-14
CITY HALL CLOCK GROWS ERRAr1c.

SAID TO HAVE ACTED IN ACCORD WITH cRoKER,s
REMARKS ABOUT THE RATIO
OOserVant persons passing the City Hall yester-
cay noticed that the clock IN the cupola was three
minutes fast. The report that some Tammanv
ND" hao pushed the hands ahead in order to trick
| CITY INTO letting Its employees leave their offices
before full days work had been done was started
Du' gained no credence, because It is well known
mat Iammany oficeholders never do a full days
work anyway, and always leave their Offices when
'-'eS lee! Ike H. without paying any regard to 3
S4OcA inquiry led 10 the disclosure that the clock
Eal Simply become erratc in It's behavior upon the
90 1laJ5 croker, after mis- return from Kansas
eS' dectareo sclemnly that the ratio of gold
- ~ sHq-Iu be established by Congress every four
ye--fs e% people would blame il under the circum-
Marry heyeS- the custodian of the City
"a d1a.f sent Yesterday for the official clock wnder
- me city, John McCarJen. Of Thirty third-st TO
restore the big umepiece TO its wonted accuracy.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-14
GEORGIA EDITORS START FOR NIAGARA

The members Of the Georgia Press Association
10 tbs number Of ninety, who have been in this
city for the last two days, started for Niagara
Falls yesterday 10 remain there day. They VIII
return 10 this city on Sunday. The present trip
Is the annual outing and vacation Of the associa-
ucn, and the members are having an excellent
time Most Of them the Hotel Marlbor-
oUEh when they arrived here and the res went
10 the Waldorf-Astoria. About half the members
Of the party are women. They expect to return 10
Georgia on sunday night. H H. Cabaniss is presi-
dent Of the association and has charge of the
party, Others are J. ". Anderson, Captain John
Triple-t, W. A. Knowles and c. r. PendIeton They
ali report Georgia 10 be in excellent shape, both
financially and aEriculturaly, and declare that
The State is happy and c0nterted The party has
bCrl Democrats ana Republicans among its mem
bers, but politics is barred during the trip.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-14
MRS. 04KEs CANNOT GET DAMAGES.

TIE action brought by Mrs. LeweLa c. Oakes
against her former husband, Francis J Oakes,
ile wealthy manufacturer. his present wife. Mrs
Adelaide Sulltvar-Oakes. and DIS. Fitch and
Burnett. q recover $4,000 damages for having
joined IN conspiracy 10 have her confined IL q
lu----.1 asylum was yesterday dismissed by Jus
lee JG--uau. fl the Supreme Court. on the
ground that she barred by the statute Of lin
l-lt-ozz from bringing her action, not having
eeH--le--eC i- within two years after the cause
q el--r r-zll- arose. Mrs. Cakes has another
set11 pending against the present Mrs. Cakes
N4g Is her cousin for $4,000 damages tOr alien
alEg her husbands affections.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-14
CAPTAIN WEsTERFELT THREATENED.

Police Captain Wesrervelr was asked yesterday
e be- were looking forward 70 The return Of General
Ac-9sE-y Butt from Europe with much trepidation
and he replied that h@ was losing no flesh over
The Generals threat TO prefer charges against him
General Butt wrote 10 The Police Board on the
Gay lt his departure thar he would do this but did
IOr say why. Westervelt says he thinks General
BUTTS wrath Is due 20 an incident Of the last
Memorial Day parade. The General wanted 20
preT=n1 a cab from crossing the line Of march On
max day ut-ween TWO paradinE companies and
LL-ec himself the driver back. but Captain
Y esTs-r=-- allowed the coacHmau 20 drive The
ponce captain the cab contained Il physician
a-- W-z answering emergency call.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-14
MORE FISH FOR TIE AQUARIUM.
-zsE BIG GREEN MORAY BEGINS TO EAT AFTER
= FAST or ONE HUNDRED DAYS.

-EE BIG GREEN MORAY BEGINS TO EAT AFTER
a FAST or ONE HUNDRED DAYS.
TIE second consignment q ash FOR the Aquarium
this wear arrived yesterday the steamship Trtni-
dad from Bermuda The lot, which contained
nineteen varieties % fine specimens, was brought
Nr--L rv Professor Bristol. OF the New-TOUk Uni
rs-s.-v. The 6sh reached the Aquarium in excellent
shape only one having died or the trip. Some oS
ne specimens. however are injured by being
k-o-ze- against the sides Of tanks Some time
sr -Ee trip Two whip r-orays escaped from their
ta-E Il IS su-ullsed that they jumped from the
tank and escaped through The sCuppers.
TIE most interesting specimen OF the consign-
--=-- Is an octopus. which is about two feet in
length. ard the officials al the AQUARIUM say Is
II excellent condition after the trip
--- specimens received include twenry-three
s--z- @sh. three gruncs. one tiger rock. four
surgeon fish, yellow tail. five trunk fish, i've
spotted kinds four spinal Holsters three ladyfsh.
t--- s----eveE fish. eight coreys. three hawk1sh,
svz parrot 5s1 and four sergealt-rlajOrs. The Of
z-.z-z AZ -Le Aquarium yesterday announced that
~ Big green moray which has been fasting tor
re hundred days, ate yesterday for the