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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AnQI BEARS.
4 Rising Market in Most Of STANDARD
Stocks Marked the Week.
The Tobacco Stocks WNs Weak and
Steel Stocks lIsiIess.

Wall Street, May 19.-From the duh
ness and slumpiness Of the closing days
OF last week market has developed In
the past five or six days that is robust
and aggressively strong.
Constantly rising prices have distin-
guished the transactions in almost
every class of stock since Thursday last
and In the standard issues the more
hopeful feeling began 10 be expressed
as early as last Monday.
The close of last week produced al
most feeling OF impending panic. But
from that condition the market mas
gone right about face and the tide has
turned strongly.
There has been no news affecting VAL
ues generally speaking as there was
none To account for the steady slump
which distinguished the market for the
TWO preceding weeks.
The prospect OF refunding Burling-
ton bonds materially assisted manipu-
lations for a rise i'm that stock and the
balance of the Granger list has felt the
impetus I'm lesser degree.
So also the prospects or an early cul-
mination OF the South African war has
proved a bull factor in the international
list which has helped Atchison and
Unon Pacific especially.
Missouri Pacific has been stronger on
dividend prospects.
But the general tone which the mar
ket has taken on has been more accu-
rately due 10 a general sentiment that
the recent slump was unwarranted and
was extending too far rather than 20
any causes for a turn affecting spe-
cific stocks.
A considerable short line had been
developed and this has materially as
sisted recoveries.
The Tobacco stocks have been the
only seriously losing feature OF the
week. Both American and Continental
Tobacco issues suffered severe col
lapse due 20 business conditions which
have already been set forth.
The steel stocks have been compare
lively inactive but on the whole have
shown no tendency TO continue their
downward course for the present.
Sugar was another weak feature
for the better part OF the week but
since Yesterday has demonstrated
strength enjoying a recovery OF five
points net since yesterday forenoon.
The following table shows the
changes for the week i'm the standard
stocks and such others as have been
active. These changes are almost en-
tirely gains. whereas a week ago they
showed losses:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
LONDON WILD WITH
ENTHUSIASM.
Continued from page One.)
Without Opposition.

a Cape Town dispatch under today's
date says the relief force entered Ma
feking unopposed the Siege having
been already raised. The American
community at Cape Town displayed
great satisfaction at the news OF the
relief and the prospects OF a speedy
termination of the war.
The latest news received at Cape
Town from the relief column which left
Kimberley secretly shows it passed the
Taungs and Vryburg districts without
encountering the federals column IL
was 1900 strong and composed of Cape
police, Diamond Fields horse. Imperial
Yeomanry and the Kimberley Mounted
regiment, with three maxims. The
force reached "Maritzan river. twenty
miles south of Mafeking, May IL. The
baggage was conveyed on led horses
and light mule wagons. Quantities OF
live stock were captured. The most
intense excitement prevailed at Cape
Town where the buildings are ablaze
with flags.
Col. Mason, who it is understood COM
manded the relief column served in the
Dongola and Nile expeditions with Gen.
eral Kitchener.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
HARTLEY CASE.
Closing Arguments Made by
Counsel for Or. Hartley and
Her Husband.

This afternoon closing arguments i'm
the divorce case OF DIR. Rebecca Hart
ley VS.. William Hartley were made by
counsels. This forenoon the daughter
OF the parties who for long time was
cripple was called as witness for
DR.. Hartley.
The child testified her father was
cruel TO her and had struck her many
tines She acknowledged her father nev-
er did this when any one else than her
mother and herself were present. Ask
ed the reason why her reply was be-
cause he was afraid TO do go Her tes-
umony was given in a way that gave
some evidences OF having been rehears-
ed, though the child said her folks had
told her TO tell the truth simply. In
regard to the kind letters she wrote
her father and which were read yes-
terday. the child said they were writ
ten at the command OF her grand
mother cher mothers mother.)
Rathbone Gardner. counsel for Mr..
Hartley, called attention I'm his opening
TO the fact that all the testimony i'm
behalf of DIR. Hartley came from
members OF her own family. while
there had been presented i'm behalf OF
Mr.. Hartley the testimony of five or
six disinterested persons some OF whom
We're women whose sympathy would
naturally be with the petitioner II she
was In the right. MIR. Gardner dwelt on
the marriage of the parties when Mr..
Hartley was but 22 years old and 10
the cause OF the trouble between the
parties. Irving Champln made the
closing argument for Dr. Hartley.
The case has occupied about five
days. The fret hearings being some
weeks ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
GRANT
STATUE
UNVEILED,
Immense Thlong Witnessed the
Ceremonies in the Roiunda
Of the Capitol.

Washington, May l9.-The statue of
General Grant presented by the Grand
Army of the Republic to he nation
was unveiled in the great rotunda Of
the capitol today, and elaborate cere-
monies commemorative OF the event
We're held in the Hall Of Representa-
tives in the presence OF a vast con-
course of people, who included the
widow. daughter and descendants Of
the hero of Appomattox. hundreds OF
his comrades I'm arms. the officers and
committee of the G.. A. r.. and many
persons distinguished in military. mil
tia and society circles. The statue
represents the contributions OF thou
sands of his comrades OF the G.. a. r..
none of whom was allowed TO subscribe
more than Is cents and is the result Of
movement started shortly after Gen.
eral Grants death at Mount McGrfgor
in July, 1885 Ii is the work OF Frank
lin simmons. an American sculptor. IT
is OF marble OF heroic size. Ii stands
on granite pedestal, emblazoned with
a bronze seal of the G.. A. r.. and rep
ressnts the grim old hero in the full
uniform of general. equipped for the
field. with top boots and gauntlets. his
cloak over his left arm, his right hand
resting on his sword.
The unveiling took place shortly be-
forenoon In the presence Of Mrs.Gra
Mrs. Sartoris, Miss Sartoris. the ofi-
GERS of the q. A. r.. Speaker Hender-
son and Senator Frye.
The fact OF the unveiling was kept
secret and only a few outsiders wit
messed H. Miss Sartoris attired in Ahite
drew the lanyard that covered the
statue. Mrs. Grant inspected il criti-
cally and smiled her approval. The
party then repaired TO the hall OF the
house where the ceremonies occurred.
The ceremonies in the house were
profoundly impressive. They consisted
of addresses by Mr.. McCleary (Minn)
Mr.. Grosvenor (O), Mr.. Richardson
(Tenn.), Mr.. Warner Qlls.), Mr.. Berry
tKy). Mr.. Cummings IN. W. Mr..
Linney IN. Co. Mr.. Gardner (MichJ.
Mr.. Brosius (Pa.) and MI. Dolliyer Ua)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
HELD ON EGBEzzlEMENT CHARGE.

Alfred c.. Sturtevant of Pawtuxet
was arrested today by Deputy Sheriff
Howe on a private warrant swore out
by Thomas j. Hefferman Of the Prov
idence Life Insurance company. Stur-
tevan, is charged with the embezzflng
of $26 from the company named while
in it's employ as collector.
He was arraigned before Judge Ru-
cricket and held In $500 for trial on the
10Th inst
Sturtevant when interviewed after
the arraingment said he does not be-
lieve there is any shortage in his &C.
counts and that sometime ago he told
Mr.. HeffeTnan TO look into The matter
and let him know. Mr.. Heffernan he al
legged did not do so but threatened to
have him. Sturtevant, arrested. The
man who is well known in Paw.ucket
and has a good reputation says he is
willing 10 make good any deficiency lilo
is now working for another company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
COVENTRY DEMOCRATS MEET.

At meeting Of the Democratic cleo
tors of Coventry held at the Town
House. Coventry Center. at : o'clock
this morning. Hon. Adelbert X. Greene
was elected chairman and Latturn G..
cutting secretary. The following gem
tlcmen were nominated: For modera-
tor Latturn q cutting: FOR clerk,
Warren NJ Greene. for the FIRST dis
trict. For the second district William
j. Bonner was nominated for modera-
tor. and Hugh ]. Fitzpatrick for clerk.
The third district nominations were,
for moderator. David w. II. Bennett.
and for clerk Clarence r. Jertz. The
nominations for town council were
1st. Jaon r. Gorton I'd. James 4,
Andrews. Cd. William A. n. Matte
son. 9TH. Charles r.. Potter. 5th
Adelbert X. Greene. For assessors of
taxes the nominations were George W.
Vaughn A. j. Hopkins. Amos r.
Franklin. James Markey, Charles e.
Whitfcrd. Nominations FOR Justices ~
the peace. Alvin =. Salisbury. Israel
Whaley Adelbert X. Greene: for over
seer of the poor, Warren NJ. Greene; Cor
town sergeant John c. Cook for
school committee Iindsev w Jordon;
for town clerk, Lindsey W. Jordam
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
NO CONFERENCE.
Presidents Of Pennsylvania and
c. B. & Q. Roads Did
Not Meet Today.

Philadelphia, May 19.-The state
ment that there was to be a. confer
ence between President Cassatt for
the Pennsylvania railroad and Presi-
dent Perkins of the Chicago, Burling-
ton and Quincy system, was denied
most positively at the Office OF the
Pennsylvania raslroad in this city to-
day..
The weather was very unpleasant
and Cassatt did not even come In from
his country home to his Office.
Previous denials OF statements re-
garding the possibility OF the absorp-
tion by the Pennsylvania of the Bur-
lington or Atchison systems were Wig
orously repeated. Statements TO this
effect have never been credited in a.
nancial circles in this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
DECREE ENTERED IN The
TINGLEY-ALExkNDER CASE

In the appellate division Of the SUI
preme court today decree was entered
in the equity cause of Richard II. Ting
ley VS.. George Alexander. ct al. taking
the bill as confessed against Alexander
and Frederick A. Inecrson. The bill
Is one to secure specific performance
OF a contract.
Tingley claims In his bill he was the
owner Of 1000 shares ~ the Coweset
Terminal a Transfer company. now
known az the Providence a Danielson
Railroad company, which was the to-
tai stock OF the road. and the same
were conveyed 90 Dexter ". Potter un-
der trust deed IN trust for Robert
y. Treat. John B Allen. Moses Fifield.
". ". TirRiey and George Alexander.
and that the parties named agreed 20
pay him 500 IN cash and give q prom
Issory note for $500 which promises
have MOI been kept
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
TONGUE CUT BY ENVELOPE
FLAP, STAFFORD is DYING

the surgeons thought they had the poi
son out of his system, but they were
deceived. Soon IL broke out again more
virulent than before. Once more he
submitted TO the knife. but TO no avail.
In vain he sought out the San Fran
cisco specialists. They all agreed that
IL was too late. So Stafford has come
home TO await the end
He has lost his voice and his once
comely features have become frightful-
~ distorted. He can no longer take
solid food, but lives on liquids. which
he takes through thin glass tube. He
bears his horrible agony with fortitude.
His wife Is with him constantly. but
his four little children are allowed TO see
their fathers sufferings but seldom.
ard then only when he has "A good turn.
Occasionally he speaks in a whisper,
but not often. He knows the end is
near and he is ready for il. His old
TEAMMATES on the railroad have raised
a purse for him, and they yill bury him
when at length the end comes. And II
is not far OF.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19

Los Angeles. Cal, May 19.-Just the
scratch of an envelope across the
tongue and now A. h. Stafford. former
ly one OF the most valued conductors
on the Santa Fe Railroad, is doomed
10 death. He Is dying slowly row and
nothing can save him. The poison has
completely saturated his system and he
knows, as does hs family, that the end
is not far off.
Stafford was a hard working man
and had tiresome run between here
and San Francisco. one day as he was
sealing up his daily report 10 the COM
pany. the flap of the envelope cut his
tongue slightly. IL bled a bit and then
he forgot all abou: II. Shortly after
blood poison set in, and within a few
months the injury, so trihing at first,
had developed into a full-grown cancer.
Stafford sought surgeon as soon as
he knew the truth. BY this time the
poison had made nroads on his face
and neck. He was operated upon and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19

establishment of a hospital for incura-
bles.
Mrs. Brigham, through her attorney,
Incorporation Counsel Wellman. of
this city. instituted suit to break the
will on the ground that the divorce was
obtained through collusion.
The Brighams were cousins and were
married in 1870. About 1882 each petit
toned for divorce on statutory
grounds. The wife's suit ap-
pears by the record TO have been dis
missed. and the husband was granted
limited divorce. which was made alb
solute In 1883. IL is said that Mrs. Brig
ham received $4,000 for not contesting
the suit. Mrs. Brigham then came TO
New York and she has been living tor
many years at 3l6 West One Hundred
and Sixteenth street.
Failing 10 break the will on the
grounds of collusion in divorce. Mrs
Brigham claimed a share of the estate
on account of blood relationship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
Financial Notes.

Money on call. nominal At 30t per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 4pfi9 per cent.
Sterling exchange, ~ tAmi& for de-
mand and 4Sia46t4.s5 for 90 days.
Posted rates. 4.S5is and iS9.
Commercial bills, tSfMtNia.
Bar silver. eos
Silver certificates, 60i4m60A.
Mexican collars, Fit.
Government bonds buoyant.
The weekly bank statement shows tho
following changes: sH ~
Surplus reserve increased 81, i,222.j00
Loans Increased STB.H 900.
Specie Increased Sl.lN. 900
Legal tenders increased A21 600.
Deposits decreased s.. 100000.
circulat tion increased s2S,9Op
The banks now hold SIG, 2li in excess
of the requirements OF the | per cent.
rule.
Boston Clearlngs.
Exchanges SIS IN
balances xl..S2 80.
Money Ply per cent
Exchanges for the week sil2 Gi>.sii
Corresponding week last year Sl;1, ISo.-
a5i
balances for tho week Sa.24e.2Ii
corresponding week last year slS,V'i,.
s0A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
CANNOT SHARE In HER
FORMER HUSBANDS ESTATE

Boston. May 19.-Mrs. Florence G..
Brigham. Of New York. cannot share
in the millions left by her divorced
husband. Robert b. Brigham, of this
city, who died Jan. 2. The full bench
OF the supreme court has sustained a
demurrer filed by the respondents, the
executors of Mr.. Brigham's Will, TO
Mrs. Brigham's petition TO set aside the
decree OF divorce granted to Brigham
in 1855. She sought to get the divorce
decree set aside on the ground that ii
was procured by fraud.
Robert Il. Brigham was a hotel and
restaurant proprietor OF Boston and
left a fortune estimated at $4,000, 900.
He left nothing TO his divorced wife,
and outside OF personal bequests
amounting TO about $4,000 and a pro-
vision for his sister. the fortune went
10 charitable institutions. Twenty -one
institutions OF Boston receive $1,000 a
year each; the balance goes toward the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
REvOKES IT.
Gov. Stones Announcement
in Regard to the Appoint
ment Of Mr.. Clark.

Washington, May 19.-At the opening
OF today's session OF the senate Presi-
dent pro tenn Frye laid before ~ sem
ate dispatch from the. governor of
Montana, Robert y. Stone announcing
that he had revoked the appointment of
w. y. Clark as senator made by Lieut..
Governor spriggs and had appointed
Hon. Martin Magrnnis TO I'LL the va
cancy. At the request OF Mr.. Chandler.
chairman of the committee on privi-
leges and elections the telegram was
referred to his committee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
CAHILL TAKES POISON
in PUBLIC STREET.
Found by Policeman and is Sent to
the Hospital--His Condition
is Serious.

''bums" for whose benefit he was orat-
ing. Accosting Cahill, the patrolman
was told by the former that he had
drank the contents OF a bottle, which.
when shifted by Waterman, was found
To smell strongly of carbolio acid. The
label indicated that the liquid had been
OF a poisonous nature.
Waterman took Cahill TO the station
where he was attended by Police Sur
geon Griffin. The latter gave Cahill an
ambulance.
After Cahill reached the hospital his
condition was considered TO be quite
serous and in the Judgment Of the at
tending physicians Cahill will have
narrow call from shutting off this NOR
tai coil
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19

Thomas Cahill. who was one OF the
witnesses for the state in the trial
held in the 9Th district court few
days ago, which related TO the fatal
stabblng oe Robert Riley, in Sam Marks
lodging house on South Main and
crawford streets, was sent to the Rhode
Island Hospital this noon, supposed
victim of poison, self inflicted
Patrolman Waterman, who was on
telegraph duty at the Central today,
was not fed that man was i'll on
Clemence street and that he needed
prompt attention.
Repairing To Clemence street. he
found Cahill surrounded by group OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
SIX FIRE ALARM BOXES
BURNED OUT LAST NIGHT,

Fire alarm boxes ~. 95. 1871. isl. ies
and 455. all on the east side of the riv-
er and protecting some OF :hc RIOS,
valuable residential property IN .he
city We're burned out some time last
night. \ guard wire belonging to tsa
Union railroad company broke ana .eli
upon feed wire ana Vt the saiur time
crossed fire alarm wire ana fn an in
slant thV bVxes named were ruin.d,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
MnHGAgs SKULL WAS FRACTURED.

Medical Examiner Perkins performed
an autopsy this noon on the body OF
Stephen Morgan, who was found un-
conscious in yard on Richmond street
early this morning. and who died at the
Rhode Island Hospital at o'clock.
Deaht was caused by fracture of the
skull. Morgan. in attempting TO go up
stairs had lost his balance and fallen
1,af L sVra rH
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
nIsCHARrE fE0M BlNKRuFICY.

Amades Champagne OF Central Falls.
who petitioned to be discharged from
bankruptcy. was ordered by judge Brown
in the United States district court this
morning to be discharged on Monday next
IL no objection Is fled between now and
that time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
HELD ToH BOSTON OFFICERS.

Giuseppe 1rena. an italian. who came
10 this city fro mBDston recently. ~ hslo
al city hall at the request OF the ponce
authorities of Boston, on the charge OF
having purchased jewelry on the install
ment plan az the Hub and having SOLD IL
before the fun amount OF the purchase
money was paid over.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
SERIOUS FIRE At wINsJto.

Winsted. Conn. Nav la-The large fac
tory Of the Winsted Eslge Tool company.
one of the principal Industries .Of this
place. was destroyed by fire rarlV this
morning The luss is estimated nt be-
tween Slsun aud SlnWp. and II covered
known.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19

Gives Ills Persons Auentioa 10
auoIios sALrs or REAL ESTATE
AND STOCKS
siore thar twenty years experience Ia the
business IN thts city Attends also 10
tpprsiss,s ot
REAL ESTATE F.
OFFICE LolIIABLE BIILpISa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-19
Chicago Markets.
Reported by Lewis A. May & Co.. 2ls
Banigan building:

The Cotton Market.
Reported by Davis & Dexter. Bani-
gan building:
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-08
Family Sorrows.

"You have daughter, have you not,
sir?" said minister to an old gentleman
with whom he had formed a casual
acquaintance as fellow passenger.
The old gentleman essayed to answer.
but the question strangely affected him.
II beg your pardon said the minist-
er, IF have thoughtlessly awakened in
your mind recollections of a painful ma
ture. The world is full OF sorrow. sir,
and perhaps my question recalls to your
memory a fair. beautiful girl whose
blossoming young life had withersd 10
its bloom. Am right, sir?"
"No. not exactly" replied the old gen.
tleman sadly. 81 have five unmarried
daughters, mister. an the youngest of
the lot is twenty eight years old.-Tit-
Bits.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-08
Mementoes Of Eugenia.

Among the collection Of curios to be
placed 10 the Evans Memorial. which is
soon to be erected in West Philadelphia,
are many interesting relics OF the En-
press Eugene. DR.. Evans knew the
Empress as girl, when she was only
Eugene de Montiio, Countess Of Teta.
She was patient OF his, and it was he
who introduced her to the Emperor.
This fact was always a strong tie be-
tween the famous American dentist in
Paris and the roy al house.
In the Evans collection to be brought
to Philadelphia is little bonnet made
of violets. which the unfortunate EN-
press wore in her flight from the palace.
1t has always been kept in cabinet in
DIR. Evans apartment. When Napole-
on left for the seat Of war in Italy, July
3, 1870, he babe DIR. Evans farewell. and
glancing affectionately at the beautiful
Eugene, he said:
Doctor, | leave her to your care"
Then followed troublesome tines in
Paris, until the proclamation OF a re-
public on September A.. The first news
Of anything unusual came to DR.. Evans
quite by accident. As he was returning
home late one evening. he heard man
exclaim: "a bas la Imperatricer'
Down with the Empress.) The Doc
tor was startled, but did not betray his
identity He went on home, but not to
sleep. Knowing the infammable char
acter Of the French people and that
revolution needed but little incentive, he
decided that the immediate fight Of the
Empress was imperative.
With the break OF dawn, when all
Paris was still asleep, he drove rapidly
to the palace, demanded admittance to
thu Empress, and upon the card which
he sent wrote: Must see you at once"
The Empress, in a dressing gown. re-
ceived him in her boudoir. He explain
ed the necessity Of quick departure. and
told her to take a common cab, and
drive to his house, as either the state
coach or his carriage would be easil
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-08
Gibbs.

Prof. w. ii. Gardner addressed the
Woman's club OF Auburn, at lis last
meeting. He believes the forming OF
industrious habits part OF the education
of pupils and thinks it better for boys
to sperd part Of the evening hours
studying rather than to be on the streets
He urged the mothers to aid in the sup
preston OF the cigarette habit and al
luded to the fact those boys who were
given to this habit never made good
record in school. He also urged the
parents to show their interest in the
scoools by visiting them and by making
the acquaintance Of the teachers. Miss
Lena Frerichs furnished an instrument
al solo and Mrs. Killarney and daugh.
ter duet.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-12-08
The Maid of the Mill.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sawyer and Mr.. ard
Mrs. Wurzburg gave musicale on
Tuesday night in the Sawyer drawing
rooms. A Schubert program was rem
dered by Mr.. and Mrs. Wurzburg, Mrs
Campbell, Miss Gerecke, Miss Ferren-
berg and Mr.. Movius. Mr.. Wurzburg
sketched the sad and partially thwarted
life of Schubert. With the sympathy
of fellow countryman and Of musician
for musician he indicated the stages Of
Schuberts life, and the libretto OF the
cycle which the quartette were to sing
to Mrs. Wurzburg's piano accompani-
ment. "The Fair Maid OF the MILL is