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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS and BEARS.

Wall Street, Jan. 2--Americans rose In
Y.ondon this morning In face OF general
heaviness OF that market and there was
a buoyant upward squirt OF prices at the
opening here under congestion OF buy
ing orders. some of which were apparent
ly without price limit. There was demand
for 10000 snares OF ST. Paul which made
the opening spread In prices 1is and car
rled II up an extreme 2as 10 lig. Pennsyl-
vania also sold 10 the extent of 10000
shares at an advance of rs. touching l50
The trunk lines. grangers and Pacifics
were special favorites but there were no
table advances all through the list. There
were numerous gains OF point or over
both among the railroads and specialties
The extreme high prices were not main
tanned but the demand continued very
active after the opening and the under
tone OF strength well maintained.
Opening prices proved 10 be the highest
as recent buyers unloaded at the attrac-
tive higher level The demand was not
sufficient TO absorb the heavy offerings,
and the bears percelving the limited de-
mand put out short lines all around. Con-
sequently reactions became general and
pronounced I'm all the active stocks. Sugar
lost ga. Erie preferred and some of the
grangers. Pacific, fractions and steel
stocks a ~.
Manipulation OF the steel stocks was
resorted TO 10 check the reaction. Tenn.
Coal. Federal steel and National steel
were worked up TO pa points. Buyirg
then commenced in the low priced rail-
roads and Erie first preferred rose 39s
points over Mondays close. Iowa Cen
tral preferred pa and Kansas and iexas
preferred ga Some of the medium grade
dividend paying railroads rose strongly
including Atchison preferred and Union
Pacific, the latter rising 2ta. lndustrlals
Changers and Trunk lines did not gener-
ally get back To the high prices at the
opening. The rubber stocks were marked
up S7s and 4 points respectively. Sugar
fell TO near la just before noon. The tone
OF the market became rather feverish,
the sudden advances being poorly main
tained
Bonds were active and firm.
The Reading stocks came into promi-
nence at advances of IL to ~. and the
Rubber stocks were buoyant rising an ex-
treme points each Meantime profit
taking was evident in the Erie stocks ana
elsewhere. Sugar was very erratc rally
ing TO above li5 and dropping back 10
i21a with feverish intermediate vibrations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
EAST GREENWICH.

Christopher Hunt, one Of the oldest citi-
zens of this village, while crossing the
academy campus at ii o'clock this morn
ing on his way home from down street,
had shock of paralysis. Charles Starry
steward at the academy, and an assist
ant saw the old gentleman fall and GO
ing To his assistance removed him to his
home on Mawney street. where Dr. u. G.
Carpenter was summoned in attendance.
Mr.. Hunt was carrying a saw In his right
hand when he fell and the hand was bad
~ cut. Mr.. Hunt is about 20 years OF age.
Mrs. Hunt Immediately notified an only
son, Henry r. Hunt, who lives I'm New
port.
Captain Obadiah Spencer entertained
at his residence --.oday several friends
at New Years turkey dinner. Among
his guests was Mr.. Sisson, formerly of
Rhode Island but for the past 35 years
a resident EIio, Hawaii. Mr. Sisson told
many amusing anecdotes concerning
Bob Wilcox. recently elected to Con-
gress from Hawaii Capt. Spencer al
ways makes speciality OF observing New
Years day by giving a dinner To a few
of his friends who always look forward
TO the day with pleasureable anticipations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
THE WRONG BOY.
Kidnappars Disguised When
They Found Their Mistake.

Bethlehem. Pa, Jan. 2.-charles Ker-
schner. the 13-year-old son of Oliver ker-
schner OF this place. who was kidnapped
Monday afternoon, has returned to his
home and Is now confined to his bed, sick
from the effects OF some drug and the
exposure.
The kidnappers had made a mistake.
In their haste they took the son OF a
gardener. in the employ of Robert L.
Linderman, the president OF the Beth
Iehem Steel TO- At the time young ker-
schner was taken away he had gone out
up in light carriage clapped bag over
his head tossed him into the carriage and
drove away. He then became uncon-
scious. When he revived his abductors
searched and questioned him.
They seemed disgusted when they
learned that he was the son OF Mr.. Lin
derman's gardener and they released him
with the remark that he was not the boy
they wanted The place where they left
him was an abandoned railroad cut two
miles from home
We're both well dressed. One was OF
medium height, about fifty years old
while the other was smooth faced, tall
and thin and about thirty years old.
Men answering this description had been
seen lettering about the streets for sew
eral days prior to the abduction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
ROYAL WELCOME
FOR LORD ROBERTS
Field Marshal Received With Enthu-
siasm and Escorted TO Osborne
House--Big Crowd Cheers.

queen. awaited Lord Roberts, whose arm
was still I'm a sling as result OF being
thrown from his horse I'm South Africa.
lie was warmly greeted and the .9arty
started i'm royal carriages for Osborne
llouse. The route was lined with troops
and thronged with cheering sightseers.
Lord Roberts stopped ON his way at the
town hall of East Cowes where eulogis-
tic addresses OF welcome were presented
10 him. lie then resumed his drive. and
entered the grounds OF Osborne house by
the Prince of Wales entrance and pro-
ceeded up the noble, troop lined avenue
to Her Maiesty's Isle OF Wight residence.
After a hearty reception In the council
chamber by "A number of princes and
prncesses Lord Roberts was ushered I'm
20 the presence Of the queen. His audi
ence OF Her Majesty was quite private.
The queen bestowed an Earldom on Lord
Roberts. with a special remainder for
his daughters. lie was also made
knight of the Garter.
A remainder" is a provision for the
passage OF a patent OF nobility TO spe-
cial successor or line OF succession, i'm
default of male issue on the decease OF
a present holder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
MANY PETITIONS.
Over 1900 Bankruptcy Cases
Filed in New York.

New York. Jan. 2-There were 1877 petit
tons in bankruptcy filed in the clerks
office OF the United States district court
in this city during the year 1900. OF
these 1ls2 We're voluntary and LOO invol-
untary by creditors. The greater portion
OF the voluntary petitions filed were by
persons who failed years ago and filed
the petitions simply TO wipe 'out their
old debts.
Some of the involuntary petitions were
dismissed, but most of them were ad-
tudicated. Thirteen persons have fled
second petitions. They went into bust
ness again and again went into bankrupt
cy Some of these have received their
second discharge, but most OF the cases
are still pending.
Discharges have been granted to loss
bankrupts during the year.
Since the bankruptcy act went into
effect on Aug. l. 1898. there have been 1851
petitions filed and 23i2 discharges grant
ed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
out OF PRISON.
Stain Stain and Cromwell al Liberty Liberty
After II Years Confinement

Thomaston. Me-, Jan. 2.-David l.. Stain
and Oliver Cromwell. left the Maine state
prison this morning free men. Although
the pardon. which had been signed by the
governor yesterday morning, arrived last
night. brought from Augusta by Attor-
ney Lewis A. Barker whose father defend
ed Stain at the trial, and upon whose Pc
tition the pardon was granted, the men
decided to remain In the prison last night
TO gather up their belongings and make
preparations for an early start today
When an Associated Press correspond
ent arrived at the prison at 7:30 o'clock
this morning both men were bustling
about. bidding farewell TO the officials
and seemed TO be in the highest spirits.
AT ten minutes after eight they passed
out through the heavy iron and stone
doors which nearly eleven years before
had closed behind them. and which, for
all that time, have stood between them
and freedom.
prison cab was drawn up before the
door, and this the men entered, accom-
panied by Deputy Wyman and Chaplain
Plummer. There was no delay in start
ing and few minutes later the party
stood on the station platform anxlously
waiting the arrival of the train upon
which their first journey in many years
would be begun.
Cromwell approached the ticket office
window and asked II II would be possible
TO buy a ticket clear through to Port
land,' and expressed great surprise when
told he could just as well have one To
boston.
lie remarked .,lat as he remembered il.
all passengers at points east OF Portland
were Obliged TO buy ticket TO that place.
there leaving the train and purchasing
new ticket. the journey being resumed
sometimes after "A wait OF several hours
More than hundred people had gath
cred at the station out OF curiosity To see
the men and the number received many
additions before the train rolled in al
S.25 AZ the train came 10 "A stop I'm the
station Attorney Barker sprang from the
rear platform OF the second coach and
approaching the party grasped Stains
hand and greeted l-m with Good morn
ing David" Cromwell also came in for
a hearty handshake
Mr.. Barker had passed the night in
kockland ana had taken the train from
there. As ths train pulled out of the
station Lawyer Barker, Stain, Cromwell
and Boston newspaper man were seated
together. Mr.. Barker will accompany the
men as far as brunswick.
stain and Cromwell had not spoken TO
each other for many years. but last night
through the influence OF Mr. Barker. they
made up and this morning INDUCED in
q short conversation together as they
stood waiting for their train ut the de-
pot. In explanation, stain said:
considering the JOY our pardon has
brought TO Us. and that IL r. the begin
ming OF new year. IL II best that we
forget the past"
just before he boarded the train Crom-
well turned 10 one OF the iaiI officials
and, In a Joking tone informed that gcn-
fleman that he would not accept q posi-
tion I'm The Institution az a salary OF 500
per minute. Then he turned and took "a
farewell look IN the direction OF the grim
stone building and the Journey was be-
gun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
THE MUNICIPAL COURT,

The following business was disposed of
I'm the municipal court today;
James u. Phetteplace was appointed
administrators on the estate of George w.
Angel. Bond $l00
The administrators on the estate of Mary
Conlon settled his account
Charles a. Fitzgerald was appointed
administrators on the estate of Antoine M.
Constancc. Bond $1,000
The administrator on the estate OF Al
bert r.. Crump was authorized 10 sell
real estate at public auction according
to law. Bond $500.
The will OF Mary Il. Foley was ad-
mitted TO probate. Bond exempt
Martin l.. Gray was appointed the ad-
ministrator on the estate of William Il.
Gray. Bond $3.50
The will of Selma Hawkins was ad-
mitted to probate. Bond exempt
Sarah e. Lewis was appointed admin
istrairix on the estate OF Charles T.
Lewis. Bond slO0.
Mary Linn was appointed guardian of
William y. Linn. Bond S75.
The guardian on the estate OF Johanna
Moore settled his account
The will OF James s. phettepiace was
admitted to probate. Bond exempt.
The will Of Alice Potter was admitted
To probate. Bond $500.
Catherine Irwin was appointed admin
istratrix on the estate OF Mary Roach.
Bond $3.50.
Jennie Fisher was appointed guardian
OF William Alton Wood et al, Bond 500
for each.
A petition 20 sell estate OF Annie Bowey.
atlas was granted.
The decree of Supreme court reversing
tho decree Of the municipal court on the
estate OF Benjamin A. Burlingame was
received and ordered recorded.
The discharge to guardian on tho es-
tate OF Wilbur W Bridge was received
and ordered recorded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02

cowes, Isle OF Wight, Jan. 2.-The
steamer Canada, having Field Marshal
Lord Roberts on board, anchored off Os-
borne AT l:45 a. m. today
The ships i'm the roads were gaily dress
cd, the sea front was claborately deco
rated with hunting ana Venetian masts
with festoons adorned the route 10 Os-
borne house. AT the entrance OF which
was erected unique tribute OF the
queens appreciation OF the field marshal's
work, in the shape of an arch OF laurel.
This was the first time such an arch
had ever appeared there in honor OF any
subject of Her Majesty.
After Lord Roberts audience with the
queen. he will rcjoin the Canada at
Southampton and remain on board till
morning.
A large concourse Of people awaited
Lord Roberts arrival at Trinity Pier and
landing. The field marshal landed from
the Royal launch al $3.50 p. m. which was
the signal for deafening shouts OF well
come.
Princess Beatrice, i'm her capacity as
governor OF the Isle OF Wight and the
Duke Of Connaught, representing the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02

London. Jan. Alt has been ascertained
that one OF the three vessels reported by
which has arrived az Cardin. as having
foundcrcd during the gale OF Friday in
the Bristol channel was the Norwegian
bark Hoyding. Capt. Petersen from
Newport. Nov. H for Maceio. She was
OF $40 tons net reeistor.
Another of the vessels IL believed 20
be the Norwegian bark Tenax ProposltI
Capt Andersen. from Newport. Nov. ~
for Paramaribo. - vs. 0f Gss '0ns net
sxsister.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
JUMP OR FALL?
Was Mrs. Mrs |AaaHIiii's Death Re-
suit Of Intention or Accident?

New York, Jan. 2-while suffering
from a it OF melancholia due to an i'll
ness from which she was convalescing.
Mrs. Louisa Merritt wife OF r. A. Mer-
ritt, florist, either Jumped or fell from
the roof of Il six story apartment house
on Park avenue TO the bottom OF an air
shaft. She was instantly killed.
Mrs. Merritt had been at hospital
from which her husband took her home
one week ago. IL was thought that she
would soon recover. Her sister and a SER
want cared for her
MIR. Merritt said his wife was in good
spirits when he left In the morning. He
said she had probably gone to the roof
to walk i'm the open air. and becoming
dizzy. had fallen into the air shaft. The
interment will be In Newport, II. /.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02

In Canada the failures for the past year
aggregated 1852, with liabilities s1l.6i3, ,2os,
against 1887. preceding year with slo,6Ss.-
675 liabilities.
or the above showing, II. G. Dun e. Co.,
say: ut would be mistake TO consider
this increase in failures as evidence that
the last year was one of unusual disaster
in business or that the new century was
beginning with unsound considerations,
on the contrary these figures appear most
encouraging when viewed In the light OF
history.
IL must be remembered that 1899 was
phenomenally free from failures partial
ly because OF general prosperity. but
moro on account of an upward movement
of prices that brought big profits during
the ascent This fundamentally danger
GUS condition OF affairs made failures
smaller than I'm any year since 1891 with
averaging liabilities 10 each failure much
smaller than in any year since these rec
ords were commenced.
But, while 1888 made a wonderful show
ing, the excessive imitation of prices cul-
minated early I'm 1900 and there followed
the mlsfortunes attending an inevitable
reaction and restoration OF normal con-
dtions.
With the exception of 1899, the total
liabilities compare most favorably with
every year since 1892 and considering the
fact that many of the bankruptcies We're
obviously due TO excessive accumulation
of supplies at exorbitnnt prices during
the closing months OF the preceding year,
there is cause for rejoicing that 1900 closed
with so good n record. while the new
year opens with every indication Of pros
perity for legitimate business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
SUGAR REFlNERIES CUT PRICES.

New York. Jan. 2.--The American Sugar
Refining Company has reduced oil grades
OF refined sugar ten points and the Ma
uonal Sugar Refining Company has made
a cut OF 3 points, making the prices OF
both companies the same.
Arhuckle Bros. have reduced the price
OF granulated sugars 20 conform with the
list Of the American Sugar Refining Conn
pany and the National Sugar Refining
Company prices. THIS puts all the com
paulcs on tile same basis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
FAMOUS ARMY NURSE DEAD.

Norristown. Pa, Jan. Mrs. Anna
Morris Holstein, widow of Major VIM. n.
HOlstein, and n famous army nurse. Is
dead ~ her home in Redhill. near here.
She was 70 years old.
From 1867 until the close of the war.
Mrs. Holstein was engaged I'm the hos
pital service, and after the battle of Get
tysburg she was matron- in-chief of n
hospital I'm which 5000 seriously wounded
men were looked after. IL was largely
through her influence that Washington's :
Headquarters at Valley Forge were ppr-
chased restored and made accessible to
the DeODle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
PUBLIC LIBRARY BuENEn.

Seattle. Wash, Jan 2-The public H.
brury % seattle was burned 10 tho
ground last night Tho nre originated I'M
the bazoinent. possibly from The FUR
naces Ino totai stock of books. Nlm-
brring .o.i' Nulum y. valned ui at leRst
ND.it" nft a total loss The building W.
built ten years agc al cost OF seDocO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
A FATAL QUARREL.

Philadelphia. Jan. e.--wm McGoniglc.
nged ~ vears, wgs shot and killed late
last night in a furnished room house Six
men auu three women. all inmates OF the
house. are under arrest
The tragedy was the direct result OF n
New Year ioliltcati0n, which eliminated
IN a quarrel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02

a Veterans Story.-George Lewis. of
Shamokin, Pa writes: II am eighty
years of age ] have been troubled with
Catarrh for fifty years, and I'm my time
have used a great many catarrh cures.
but never had any relief until j used Dr.
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. One box
cured me completely"
Sold by Handing e. Blanding, 81 Wey-
bosset; Geo L. Clafiin, 62 So Main ST.;
Hall * Lyon.-13
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
The Cotton Market.
Reported by Davis q Dexter.
KRUGER SUFFERS FROM BRONCHITIS.

New York spot cotton y higher; mid
ding uplands f0ik: gulf 1Oas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
SUES FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT.

Narcissi Larrivere of Lincoln has begun
suit against Rev. Eugene Lessard of the
same town for alleged assault. Larri-
we're claims he went to serve writ on
defendant and that the latter assaulted
him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02

DURING
PAST YEAR
In Numbers and Amount Of
Liabilities They Exceeded
Those Of 1899.

New ork, Jan. 2-Tusiness failures dur
ing the past year are put by II. c. Dun
81 Co at 1888 with liabilities amounting
to $i7l, ,lls. 236. For 1899 the failures num-
bered 939s, with 1923, 1922 ,679 liabilities.
In New England, the figures for 1900
show 1872 failures. So, 7se. 7sS liabilities. as
compared with 1862 failures and s22 $50. 266
for 1899. distributed as follows;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
the WEATHER.

Washington. Jan. 2.-For New England
Continued cold with fair weather tonight
and Thursday; northwesterly winds,
fresh TO brisk on the coast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02

The Hague. Jan. 2.-Mr. Kruger is suf-
fering from slight attack of bronchitis
There is no anxiety as to his condition,
but he is obliged 10 keep to his bed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02

WANTED-3 OR 4 ROOMS SUITABLE
for light house keeping on East Side.
Address Dds. NEWS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-01-02
Citizens Savings Bank
GAG Westminster Street.

DIRECTORS
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-17
GRAY LITIGATION ENDED.
Last Property Distributed and the
Receiver DISCHARGED.

Judge Falligant granted a final order
and decree in the case of the II. B. Claf-
lin Company and others against Christie
pher Gray & Son and others, in the Su-
perior Court, yesterday. The order dis
poses of the last of the assets of the de-
PENDANTS, discharges the receiver and d.
reefs the cancellation of his bond
The final report of Receiver Max L.
Byck showed that there remained for dis
tribution among the cerditors the sum
of S1,05S.40 Under the order of the court
this was distributed pro rata to the NOV
ing and intervening creditors This done
the receiver was discharged and his bond
cancelled.
The order winds up finally a famous
and long drawn out piece of litigation
The defendants were the firms of Christie
pher Gray & Son and Christopher Gray
& Co. and the individual co-partners OF
these firms and the estate of Christopher
Gray. The amounts involved were large
and the property interests widely scat
tered in three or four states Much credit
is due to the industry and ability of the
receiver for bringing final order out Of
the original chaos.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-17
ROBBERS ARE COMMON.
Two More Charged with Burglary
Arc Held for Trial.

John Lee colored, was committed to jail
yesterday on a warrant from Police Court
charging burglary. The negro was given
a preliminary examination by Recorder
Myrick on a charge of having entered
o'Mara's foundry and departed with
twenty-one pieces Of brass.
Moses Polite, a negro charged by Pa
trolman Frank Smith with carrying a
concealed weapon, was turned over 10
Judge Norwood for triaL
william Cotter, a white man. was SEN
fenced to serve thirty days on the chain
gang for cursing in the presence Of Ia
dies.
Mary Rose. colored, received o similar
sentence for being drunk and disorderly
on the street
Julian Dunbar the negro arrested by De-
tective Wall for burglarizing Hoy's place
on Wilson and Walker streets, mention OF
which was made IN the Morning news
was remanded for trial IN the Superior
Court A coat stolen from the place Wa
found on the man when he was placed
under arrest.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-17
HELP wANTED-MALE.


WANTED. FOR u. 3. ARMY:
abia-bodled unmarried men, be-
tween ages OF p and 80; citizens OF United
states. OF good character and temperate
habits, who can speak. read ana write
english. Recruits specially desired for
service In Philippines. for information APP
DIV 10 Recruiting Oficer. 35 Bull street,
Savannah. Ca.
INTELLIGENT OFFICE BOY 10 no
y years Old. 81 month 20 start ADDRESS
avn hand writing. g., =. q. Box 49,.
WANTED. MAN WITH EXPERT
sucs in the ohaftel loan business. Cal
on Lloyd Pulaski Hotel. from ~ y,
sALEsNEH WANTED TO SELL OUR
Goods 81 samples ~ Wbeieaale nna retail
frsds. ~ ore che largest aDa only man
nfnafufera d. our linf Deb fhe Nqri9i ugt
ersl saiary gnia. Adde'S. fan+Dea MA
a.. once. = Board q TRADE Bsii9inE
SsYhnnsh Ca
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-17
EMPLOYMENT WANTED.


WANTED, LICENSED, THOROUGH
ly competent druggists wants position to
manage retail or wholesale drug business.
Address Licensed Druggist, Morning
News.
WANTED, POSITION BY EXPERT
enced grocery clerk and bookkeeper; can
give good city references. Address Citi-
zen, care Morning News office
GOOD RELIABLE WOMAN WANTS
place as house woman. Apply 5S5 Oak
street.
A YOUNG MAN OF GOOD HABITS
desires position at steady employment as
bookkeeper aud stenographer or assistant
bookkeeper; use no intoxicating stimu-
lants; can furnish good references. Ad-
dress 4. B., News.