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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
IT WAS MANSLAUGHTER.
The Verdict Rendered In the Tlghe
Murder Trial.
COUNSEL COAKLEy IN TEARS,
A Long Session Necessary to Secure an
Scenes in Court-Johnson's s
Murder at Last Avenged.

NEW BEDFORD, Oct q, = The trial of c. j.
Tighe for the murder of Peter E.Johnson
the hereof the Gay Head disaster at the
wreck of the City OF Columbus came TO
aclose yesterday.
The court house was crowded with peo-
pie anxious to hear the closing argu-
ments.
Lawyer T. w. Coakley for the defence
commenced his argument at s o'clock and
did not finish until o'clock.
At the conclusion of his argument,
which was an eloquent and brilliant at
tempt, Mr.. Coakley was completely ex-
hausted, having worked night and day ON
the case for two weeks.
Once during his address to the jury he
broke out crying so intense were his feel
ings, and several of the jury and many of
the audience cried also.
At 2:l5 Attorney-General Pillsbury COM
menced his argument.
He said that the prisoner had been de-
Tended by counsel who brought TO his
cause the indefatigable zeal OF young men,
and he stands in the position OF one for
whom all has been said and done which
could be said and done.
The attorney-general talked until o.
clock at which time the judge charged
the jury and they retired.
During the address of Mr.. Pillsbury he
referred TO the fact that the defendant had
not testified.
MT Soahiey qulchiy iioerIuPoeu, ou-
jecting TO the attorney-general comment
ing on the fact that the defendant did not
testify
Judge Morton ruled that Mr.. Pillsbury
had no right to talk on that subject,
which should prejudice the prisoners case.
The large audience broke out into hearty
applause, and Judge Morton arose and in
structed Sheriff Wright to clear the court
room at once If any applause should occur
again.
After being out just fifteen hours the
jury brought In verdict of manslaughter
in the case of Charles Tighe of Boston,
charged with the murder of Peter K.
johnson.
Pending exception, sentence was de-
ferred, and the counsel for the defence
will argue the matter at Fall River, next
Tuesday, before Judges Morton and Bar
Der of the. Supreme Court, who presided
at the trial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
THE NEWS IN BRIEF,

Local.
People growl ut the weather-Johnston
town council met--The artillery drilled
Pawtucket talent wins prize waltzing
contest-No Newport boat came through
The Abbott Run case continued at Paw
tucket-One-year-ord victims at Woon-
socket--Tighe murder trial ends in YER
dict of neutrality-suspicious. onsdale school
may open Monday - Preparatory prizes
awarded at Brown.
Domestic.
Dighton Republicans have barbecue
Hoar speaks at Haverhill-Allen talks at
Ware - Secretary Foster on the silver
question-Verdict in the Tighe murder
trial, Yrslslaughter-Bla reaches New
York well and strong-Cruisers No. 10 aud
No. q are nearly ready for launching-The
Anaconda mines opened-The bicyclists
still reel of miles.
Foreign.
The Wisconsin Is safe = Davitt may
stand for North kilkenny--The Russians
will build new ironclads--Mrs. parnell
may lose her mind-Train wreckers are
at work again-- The Cars League of
peace-The Mckinley law hurts German
iron industries - Redmond is Parnelrs
SUCCESSOR The French Cabinet says 20
francs on salted meats.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
1T WAS A JOLLY STORM.
No Newport Boat Came to Providence
To-day.
FALL RIVER BOATS DELAYED,
Two Inches OF Snow at worcester-Plenty
of il Farther North-What Are We to
Expect?

The storm that struck Providence was
quite general over the Eastern and Middle
States. Considerable snow fell in Yer
mont and New Hampshire, and even at
Worcester, Mass, two inches fell
On Narragansett Bay the severity of the
storm was guaged by the fact that nc
Newport boat came through, nor was the
trip made in either direction. The sud.
denness of the storm interrupted public
work and building operations in very in
convenient manner, as builders and con
tractors were not prepared for this sort of
thing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
THE RUSSIAN DISTRESS.
The Price of Bread is Reaching Pro.
hibitory Figures.
EGAN MAY SOON Be RELEASED.
1t Is Feared Mrs. ParneIl Will Lose Her
Mind-Another Attempt to Wreck ~
Train-The Russian Governments New

LONDON, Oct. 23.--An English official at
St Petersburg writes that incessant de
mands are now made on the purses OF the
people 10 aid the starving. Money bags
are placed outside all the churches. Peo-
pie are begged to throw nothing away.
On recent Sunday the English Church
collected 300 roubles. The distress is
simply awful. Fever aud other diseases
are the accompaniment of the famine.
The price of -four bread has risen rapidly,
and is approaching prohibitory figures
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
BIG BICYCLE SCORES.
Martin May Drop Out, Lamb Is Reel
ing Off the Miles.

New YORK, Oct. 23.-Martin held his
lead this morning by very slender mar
gin. His left leg is troubling him, and
some expect to see him drop out, but his
pluck is wonderful. Ashinger is pushed
hard by Lamb, who shows rare bursts of
speed.
The score at Q o'clock this morning
stood: Martin, 1,l30 miles; Ashinger, ], ,09S
miles; Lamb, l,0S6 miles; Shock, 1,070
miles Boyst. g72 miles; Albert, 95S miles;
Robb, 9l6 miles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
Hanged Mt Fergus Falls.

FFRGUs FALLS, Mimi, Oct %. Adel-
bert Goheen was hanged at 1870 O'Clock
this morning for the murder of Rosetta
Bray Goheen went to bed at an early
hour i'm the evening, saying as he did so,
that ne thought a little sleep would leave
him in better shape for the picnic. He
died bravely and maintained his innocence
to the last
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23

To the Honorable CITY Council Of Providence.
You might as well read the Book Of Genesis" 10
find how much w. p. vaughns operations viii cost
the city 10 look for IL In his report He does not
show the estimated cost Of Of the many expend-
tures no proposes the city shall pay neither does he
mention the turning Of the Moshassuck river. I'LL
ing the Cove Basin. or show what he has done with
a dollar OF the many thousands he has expended.
The cost OF the work In and around the basin TO
September 81 is 5000. .5so.23. An expert estimates
that before the city gets return from the expend-
ture II will cost, principle and interest, more than
100000.
In August, 1888. he made contract which says
that the material and labor and "all the work de-
sired" shall be furnished at prices named In the con-
tract. He has made the following modification
contract In favor OF the contractor against the
city, giving the contractor for the same kind Of
terial 10, 60 20 and 80 per cent. OF the ctys
money than his contract calls for.
He has in his possession the bids OF five contract
ors Offering much lower prices than those shown In
his modification contract" which contract shows
THAT HE Is PAYING FOR SOME MATERIAL OVER 80
PER CENT MORE THAN OFFERED BY SOME OF THE
OTHER CONTRACTORS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
Lake Steamers Collide.

DETROIT, Mich, Oct. 23.-The Anchor
Line steamer Conemaugh collided with
the Union Liner New York, Wednesday
night. The Conemaugh was struck amid
ships and sunk rapidly. She was valued
at 300 aud was built at Bay City in
1880 She was yaden with 1850 tons Of
-four for. Buffalo, beside considerable
quantity of package freight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
Train Wreckers Again.

LONDON, Oct. 23.-An attempt was made
to wreck an express train, filled with peo-
pie, going toiEastbourne, fashionable au-
tumn south coast resort, at noon on Thurs
dav. Two iron chains and several fish
plates were wedged across the track. The
engineers saw the obstruction in time to
stop. The engine was badly injured, but
kept the rails. The train had marvel
lous escape.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
The Russian Naval Program.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 23.-The Russian
government has adopted naval program
which il will take years to carry out. A
belted cruisers will be created. Sebasto-
pol hereafter will be the chief naval sta
tion instead of Cronstadt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
WORK ON THE CRUISERS.
No. 10 Will be Launched Early IL
November,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.--The 1000 ton
cruiser, No. 10, which is building at the
Columbian Iron Works, Baltimore. will
be ready for launching the first week in
November. Her sister ship, No. o. will be
ready few weeks later.
The other ships will also get into the
water before the close Of the year. The
1900 ton cruiser, Raleigh, building at Nor
folk. and the 800 ton cruiser, New York.
which the Cramps Of Philadelphia are con-
struciing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
stIlI Dissatisfied.

Boston, Oct. 23.--The employees Of the
West End railroad are still dissatisfied.
Last Monday committee presented "A
statement 10 Manager Marks, setting forth
their desires which differs i'm many re-
spects from The agreement Of iSSs. Mana
ger Marks will hold the state until the re
turn of President Whitney from the Pa
Cific coast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
Floods I'm France.

PARIS, Oct 23.-Floods in France con-
tinue to effect great damage TO the rail-
roads, which in some places are six feet
under water. The !owlands are flooded
and the inhabitants are forced TO fly TO
higher levels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23

Seble Reach. aged n, aud living 40 %
Wells street. was taken sick ia the yard
belonging 20 Benjamin h,ltun, li5 VII.
liam street, last night. lie was conveyed
10 his home. but died on the way. Dr.
Palmer ascribes his death ~ natural
causes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
A Big Failure.

VIENNA, Oct. 23.-Grael Iiebermann, a
member of syndivate which is working
mines in Gallicia has failed with liabili-
ties of 1900 marks. Other members of
the syndicate will probably be involved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
VIII Dayitt stand?

QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 23.-Davitt will not
decide whether or not To stand for North
Kilkenny, left vacant by the death of Sir
Jhhn Pope Hennessy, until he reaches
Dublin
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
Mrs. ParneIl's Pitiabie Case.

BRIGHTON, Oct. 23.--Mrs. Parnell was
unable TO sleep last night, and unable TO
eat. She lies moaning hour after hour,
and fears are entertained that she will
lose her mind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
The Score at IL O'clock,

At IL o'clock the score was as follows /:
Martin, 1,1l5 miles Ashinger, 1,1l2 miles:
Lamb, 1,10S miles Schock, ,092 miles !;
Boyst, 09i miles Albert 95l miles; Robb,
9l6 miles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
The storm In philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. % The loss 10 YES
sci owners, caused 10y the recent storm. Is
estimated at S9OO,OOO at least. Search will
be made of the Delaware capes by tugs
for derelicts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
Potter & Hunt,
1877 Westminster Street,
PROVIDENCE.
Wall Papers! J
Window Shades!
Draperies!

For about the prices of ordinary goods elsewhere able
furnish both Foreign and Domestic Manufacture in High Art
and Artistic House Decorations in various departments
simple inspection of immense stock, which among the
largest in New England is sufficient convince ALL especially
for those building new houses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
The Storm i'm Worcester.

WORCESTER, Mass, Oct. %. - The
from two to four inches of damp snow
this morning. The leaves are still on the
trees, and scarcely turned to autumn col
ors. IL is the earliest snow in this vicin-
ity since 1915, when there was a heavy fall
October ID
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
Egan May BE Released.

LONDON. Oct. 23.-Egan, the dynamiter
confined in Portland prison, will proba-
bly, soon be released.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
Fall River Boats DELAYED.

FALL RIVER, Oct. 23-The severe gale
and early snow storm delayed the Fall
River line boats about three hours this
morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23

ffyou try a gas radiator once. you viii never 10
without one In cold weather. GAS Slows STORE, n
Market Sxlaxe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
tcoPY.l
PROVIDENCE, r. l., June l3, 1890.

"
Mr. Wllidm ID: Nisbet, CITY auditor:
DEAR SIR--A modification OF the contract made
with James J. Newman August 2s, 1883. has been
agreed to by the committee on railroad terminal
facilities, as follows: For the Moshassuck river
channel
For all excavations the sum Of forty cents a5c
per cubic yard.
For all spruce piles average 80 feet each) the
OF Ave and fifty onehundredths dollars $3.50 each
For all additional lengths OF spruce piles driven
eighteen cents usc) per lineai foot OF piles driven
For all spruce Gaping and platform the sum OF
forty dollars (si0.OO) per thousand feet Is. NJ
In Gaping of platform of hemlock, thirty-hve
dollars (s35.00).
For all rubbe masonry. including the dressed
stone for platform and base also the bridge girder
stone for the of eight and forty one-hundredths
dollars (Ss.io) per cubic yard.
For all dimension masonry, chisel draft, the sum
of thirty-nve dollars (s35) per cubic yard
Yours respectfully.
(signeD WIN. p. VAUGHN, Chairman.
CITY HALL, Feb. e7. 1891.
j. Herbert Sl,edd, Esq, CITY Engineer:
DEAR SrR-At n meeting Of the joint special COM
mttee railroad terminal facilities, held this day.
the following was adopted
RESOLVED, That the city engineer be, and he Is
hereby authorized and directed to contract with
J. J. Newman 10 place coping continuously for 40
feet on the Moshassuck river wall In accordance
with the plans of the city engineer. at cost not
exceeding slo per cubic yard above the price per
cubic yard now contracted for.
true copy. witness: DF. HAYDEN,
Clerk OF the Committee.
The railroads agreed under the Goddard plan
20 turn the river. n the basin and change land
foot for foot" lie has saddled the river and basin
expenditure upon the city. and wants 10 pay
sum four times greater than the land could have
been exchanged for and sells the fee Of the land and
gets nothing in for that which he purchases
but an easement" The operation viii raise the
city debt over 100000 more than the Goddard
plan" would have done.
Enriching contractors and creating n large city
debt for the benefit Of foreign corporations Is not In
harmony with his oath Of Office II profanity was
in order II could, with proprety, be used against
such proceedings and wanton waste Of public
property.
The roads should pay fair value for our lands we
them nothing They always have and do now,
discriminate against us, requiring In some instances
three times the sum for the same service as they re-
quire Of people In othor states. II. c. CLARK.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23

Heat your parlor with an open gas crate. Crna-
mental odorless dust or ashes, aud cheaper than
spal Gas sToyK STORE. u Market square
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23

Try a gas heater ;he coming winter. No trouble.
perfect results. Gas sIovK STORE - Market
eQuAxs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23

Heat your once with gas radiator. No coal.
klndline dust or ashes Alvays ready. GAS STOVE
sroRf, Is Market square
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23

Me'n 5000 Cork Sole shoes.
Please call and examine this shoe before buying
your winter Sos
JF IISCONH A. co II Arcade
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23

Mems $3.50 and &4.OO Shoes.
YOU can well afford TO call and inspect these lines
J.F. LISCoMB a. CO., IL Arcade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
Family Coal.


Best Family coal, stove chestnut, put In bin
$3.50 per ton. 80 Exchange place. Prompt delivery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23

VI sotutc.
NEW YORK, Oct 23.-Secretary Blaine
arrived in New York last evening, on his
way from Augusta TO Washington. lie is
accompanied by Mrs. Blaine and his pri-
vate secretary. Louis A. Dent, and is n
guest at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. He spent
yesterday in Boston. The hour when he
only to the manager of the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, TO whom the secretary had tele-
graphed from Providence late in the after
noon for a set of rooms, and when the
party arrived at the Grand Central station
last evening at 1880 o'clock, Albert Love
JOY, the head porter of the hotel, was the
only person there to greet him.
Mr.. Blaine wore heavy black overcoat,
and was prepared for cold weather. Ac-
companied by Mrs. Blaine, he walked
briskly and with firm step to the car
riage which was waiting for them. He
had a healthful color in his face, and
looked well and strong. 1t was remarked
by number of persons who saw the Sec
retary when he walked out of the station
that he had better appearance than at
any time since he became Secretary of
State.
At the hotel, Mr. and Mrs. Blaine went
to their rooms, Nos. Il and %, on the par
lor floor, and after a luncheon took "a rest.
A large number of Mr.. Blaine's friends
called at the hotel, but he excused him
self TO callers. To the reporters he sent
word that he was in good health and in
the best of spirits. His four months of
rest something that he had not had for
many years before, he said had done him
great deal Of good, and he could assure
his friends that he had not felt better in a
long time.
Mr. and Mrs. Blaine will remain at the
hotel until tomorrow afternoon, when
they will start for Washington. James
g. Blaine, Jr., and Miss Harriet Blaine
went directly from Boston 20 Washington
last night, and will have the home of the
Secretary prepared for his arrival.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
BLAINE IN NEW YORK.
His Long Rest Has Left Him Hearty
and Hale.
ON HIS WAY TO WASHINGTON.
He Passed Through Providence Yesterday
Afternoon-He Has Fresh Color and
Has Not Felt Better for n Long Time.

Secretary Blaine passed through this
city yesterday afternoon on the Shore Line
train which arrived at 21O o'clock and
moved on towards New York five minutes
later. He sat in the drawing room car
Pequot, with Mrs. Blaine and Secretary
Dent, and looked, as he said he felt, better
than at any time since he became Secre-
tary Of State.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23

Doyune du Comice
is the choicest eating Pear raised 140 boxes in stock
476 boxes Tokay, Muscats, Emperor and Cornichon
Grapes, Plums Peaches. A. III. KING a. co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-23

Ladies. Special values
in Refers and Jackets, both
plain and fur trimmed at
$500.
The sun., 1891-01-22
STOLE TIE ANSWERS.
How It Came That Certain Ex animation
Papers were StnrtlinEly Accurate.

How II Came That Certain Examination
Papers were StnrtlinEiy Accurate.
The papers submitted at the recent exam;na-
tion In tho chemistry class OF the Long Island
College Hospital In Brooklyn were Of such un-
usual merit that the professors suspected that
the list OF questions must have reached the
hands OF some Of the students prior to ex-
animation day. An investiga ton by the mem-
bers Of the faculty. 1t is said. resulted In the
discovery that one OF the students obtained
complete answers to all the questions. and
generously distributed thom to his class
mates. Although all the members Of the class.
with ono exception. have signed a paper re.
h as te
tton. A big protest has been made against
this course. and Wholesale resignRtions are
Threatened should it be carried out. student
about the trouble:
There arc l4O students In the class. and the
examination was held on the Monday and
q fal Sss ss Els ess HnSHs
Hutchinson. The students were seated at
desks three feet apart There is usually very
lttle chance for cribbinR. but at this particular
friends In an adjoining room to help him out.
The questions were written on a big black
BOARD by the professor and the outside stu.
osnt az Looking window MADE note
answers 10 his confederate IN the class room,
and other students sitting near the latter took
advantage OF the opportunity to revise their
Dr, Joseph H: Raymond, one OF tho regents.
gerated and that nothing had happened wLich
was not constantly taking pla,e In schools and
Owing to the aggressive attitude Of the class
the reexaminaton will probably be abandoned.
The sun., 1891-01-22
FOR SHAM LCNATICS.
A Proposition Conoerniag Criminals Ac.
Quilted on o Plea or Insanity.

A Proposition Conoerniag Criminals Ac.
quilted on Plea or Insanity.
Lawyer Henry I. Clinton has prepared bill
which will be introduced at the present session
OF the Albany Legislature. the object OF which
is to secure some sort Of punishment for mur-
lerers who escape conviction on sham plea
OF insanity. Tho law a. It now stands COM
mands a Jury to state definitely that the &C.
cuscd isuc1uitted on the ground Of insanity
when such is tho fact. and whether or not they
deem his discharge dangerous 10 the public
peaco or safety" II 1t is dangerous tho court
must order the accused committed to tho
Slate lunstic asylum until he BECOMES sane"
Mr.. Clinton's bill proposes that tho Jury
state as now. TINT the ncunittnl is becanse o.
insanity. ant thereupon tho court shall send
tho accused to the lunHtic asylum Tor period
or not loss than ten nor mere than twenty
years. Hers The alleged lunntic must stay
for the Period o. his scnten, Q. sane or insane.
unless the Governor int erleres and releases
him. But before dischnrglng such prisoner
lie District Attorney in the county where the
~ days notice OF the intended release:
Mr.. Clinton argues that II the prisoner be
really insane he is not wronsed when conhpSd
will DO projected during the time OF his CON.
ilnenent In casea OF real hardship the Gov
erpor will furnish tho proper relief