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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
HOW Mr.. SAGE ESCAPED.
w R. laid|aw's Story Of the Dyna-
mite Explosion.
THE RESULT OF A HANDSHAKE.
Held Between the Frightened Millionaire
and the Crank When the Bomb Was
Thrown to the Ground - sage's Cor
diality Surprised Him.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-It is said that Rus
sell Sage would have been killed or Sc
riously hurt when the bomb exploded In
his Office had he not showed w. X. Laid
law, the clerk for John Bloodgood a. Co.,
who is now at st. Vincent's Hospital, suf-
fering from wounds received at the time
of the calamity, between himself and the
bomb thrower Mr.. Laidlaw is much inn
proved In health, and was able yesterday
to give the following account of what, he
said, actually took place just before and
at the time the bomb exploded:
"Mr. Sage was talking to the man who
was blown to pieces when | entered the Of
fice," said he. "The banker seemed to be
excited, and as soon as i got inside the
door he held out his hand to greet me. He
appeared TO be delighted to see me, and /
was much surprised when he showed a
disposition To shake hands with me, for
that was something unusual for him TO
do He never before had shaken hands
withme, as he is not in the habit Of greet
ing clerks SO cordially. But / grasped his
hand of course. when it was held out to
me, and he at once pulled me between
himself and the stranger, OF whom he APP
peared to be afraid. AS soon as he took
hold of my hand his grip frightened, and he
continued To walk backward toward his
private Office, pulling me with him.
''He was much excited, and apparently
frightened. | endeavored TO release my
hand from the grasp of Mr.. Sage, but he
held it so tightly that | could not get
away. Mr.. Sage held me between himself
and the bomb-thrower, but whether IL was
through fear OF excitement do not know.
AS my back was toward the bombthrower
when the explosion took place, and as
was directly in front of Mr. Sage, i re-
ceived the full force of the explosion in
my back and side, while Mr.. Sage escaped
with few scratches OH his face.
'As soon as the bomb went off the ban
ker rushed through the private door of
his office. followed. We both tried TO
open a window there. but as escape that
way seemed dangerous, we turned around
and rushed out into the hallway through
doorway leading from the private
Office.
Mr.. Sage could not be seen when re-
porter called at his house. Mrs. Sage,
however, said that Laidlaw's story was
exaggerated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09

Briefly Mentioned.

Roger Williams Lodge, I. o. o. F., held
the first of its series of socials last evening
in Odd Fellows hall, 90 Weybosset street,
"A large party being present. The commit
tee of arrangements consisted of w. +.
Fuderer, Robert 5. Smith and Percy
Brown; Floor director, ID. j. Seymour;
aids, o. j. Ellsworth, Roger Smith, w.
Dunlap, and j. H. Demar.
Prof. A. :. Packard of Brown Univer-
sity addressed the Franklin Society last
evening on the subject, THE Adaptation
of Animals To Their Surrounding" d"
Prof. Packard differs somewhat with Dat-
win on the theory of evolution, but mainly
to the extent of being "a little in advance of
the commonly accepted theory. His talk
last evening was very interesting and
listened To with great attention, embracing
as il did the habits OF animals in different
countries and the effect Of climates and
other natural conditions. A vote of thanks
was extended Prof. Packard at the close
of his address.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
Bristol.

The adjourned town council meeting
was held i'm the council chamber Tuesday
EVENING" present, HerreshoH Christie and
Simmons.
The following bills against the town were
examined and allowed and referred TO the
auditor Highway account, Si9.21; Frank
lin street account, $50; council account,
S33: state street account, SAB.
Voted that the petition of n. T. Nerone
10 concrete the sidewalk i'm front of his
premises be granted under the usual con-
ditions.
Voted, that Thomas Young be appointed
a public weigher for the remainder of the
political year.
The chief OF police was instructed TO
discontinue the special Sunday constable
An entertainment will be given at Grand
Army Hall, on Thursday evening, by
King Philip Division, No. 10, assisted by
the Cecilian Quartet, OF Providence, com
posed as follows: Miss Burlington, so
prano: Sheldon Lapham, tenor, and Miss
A. =. Honch, elocutionist.
On Tuesday Mr.. hendricks, general
manager, and Mr. Marshall. agent OF
transportation, with the master MECHANIC
OF the Old Colony Railroad, visited Bristol
for the purpose Of making alterations IN
and around the depot They met the
council and n general understanding was
arrived NJ that in order tO facilitate mat
ters they would commence operations to-
day They intend removing the fence
south of the depot and placing a. on line
with the west side and having egress from
the south side, giving private carriages an
opportunity vi getting nearer The depot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
THREATS BY TAMMANY.
Evidences Left by the Tigers Claws
in Washington.
GRAND RUSH FOR THE SPOILS.
Iceman Turner. the Tammany Doorkeeper,
Beset by Ofice Seekers Bourke
Cochran Of Tammany Wants to lie the
Democratic Leader-Why Stahlnecker
Blackslid.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Mr. Stahlnecker
of New York was one of the congressman
who deserted Mills at the last moment,
voted for Crisp and made his nomination
possible. The reason for that change of
attitude is said to have been the following
conversation between Tammany Police
Commissioner Martin of New York and
Mr.. Stahlnecker.
Mr. Martini say, Stahlnecker, see
you are voting for Mills. How many APP
pointments have you got on the police
force?
Mr. Stahlnecker-About dozen or
thirteen.
Mr. Martin--Well. you vote for Crisp or
you won't have any next week
Mr. Stahlnecker--I wish to announce
that on this ballot vote for Mr. Crisp.
This started the landslide to Crisp, and
Lieut.. -Gov-elect Sheehan and Martin felt
they had not come to Washington in
vain.
Such is the explanation advanced for
the desertion at the critical moment of
Stahlnecker from Mills and the immed-
late cause of Mr.. Crisp's election. In
practical politics few New York police
men seem 10 count as well at Washing
ton as at Albany or with the New York
Board of Aldermen. Tammany came
down with a swoop and took possession
of the capitol. 1t did not want the speak
ership, but it gobbled the position of door
keeper.
Speaker Judge Crisp will have mere
handful of appointments and great deal
of glory. Doorkeeper Iceman Turner will
have l57 appointments and precious little
glory. Tammany has no use for glory
but can take care OF an unlimited num-
Der of appointments.
The Tammany warriors left for New
York last night tired but happy, after
painting Chamberlins as rosy as their
hopes. Bourke Cochran chose his seat op-
posite ex-Speaker Reed in the House
This means-"I propose to lead my side
and have got horns" Tammany should
remember the frog who tried to excel the
OK.
1t was wild scramble at the Capitol to-
day. Everybody was after something
Most of them didn't much care what it
was so it carried with it the privilege of
signing Uncle Sans pay roll once a
month
There is probably no place in the coun-
try where the maxim Ito the victors be-
long the spoils" is so faithfully repeated
as in the House of Representatives. The
members know full well what il means to
fail to be on the winning side If they
have good sense they ask no favors, for
none will be granted. The successful men
have their hands more than full trying to
satisfy the claims Of members whose votes
put them in Office.
Doorkeeper Turner was the most sought
for. Not because this gentleman has a
more pleasing personality than the other
successful candidate, but because he had
the making of more appointments. There
was an anxious crowd about his Office all
day. But Mr.. Turner has had good
training Most graduates of the "Dick"
Croker institute have, and no promises
were made. All were received, all were
listened to and all went away without the
slightest idea as to what his or her chances
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
Westerly.

A special meeting of the Westerly Fire
District was held in the Town Hall last
evening, To hear the report of "A committee
appointed at the last annual meeting, Ito
ascertain what can be done for the better
accommodation of the fire apparatus, etc. "
Moderator +. +. Whipple called the meet
ing To order, and the clerk read the call.
The report of the committee was read by
the clerk of the board Of engineers, aud
recommended the purchase OF the "Old
Academy" property OF Union street, at u
price not to exceed $500, and To erect n
building thereon to accommodate
two fire engine companies and n
hook and ladder company. Also,
to accept the offer Of Mr.. Charles
II. Chapman To maintain an open way to
the river mt his Canal street property for
the sum of SIS per year IL was moved
and seconded that the report be received.
A considerable discussion arose, partici-
pated i'm by Jonathan Maxson, Charles y.
Chapman, Ethan Wilcox and Samuel II.
Cross, az to the right of the Academy
trustees to fix price on the property, ~
they were only part owners, the Westerly
Athaneum owning one undivided half Of
the land and the basement Of the build
ing. Samuel n. Cross moved that the
committee be authorized to purchase the
Old Academy property for not more
than $2,JOO, IL clear title can We Sc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09

after the departure of the midnight mail
train. Officer Hartnett chanced to hear
the shot and fastened to the scene.
On his arrival he discovered the suicide
dead on the steps of the depot, and raped
for assistance. Officer Feeney responded
and notified the Central Station, where
the body was later conveyed. Medical
Examiner Palmer viewed the corpse and
made careful search for clue to it's
identity, but nothing could he found.
The man was apparently of German par
entage, and was about 40 years Of age.
He had light complexion and light sandy
mustache. He wore light cotton shirt
and brown striped pants. gray coat and
vest and brown derby hat and light
weight overcoat. Two rings were tatooed
on the second and middle fingers Of his
left hand, and there was also round spot
tattooed between the thumb and third
finger.
A heavy Bulldog" revolver lay beside
the man when he was found, one chamber
of which was discharged and the re
mainder loaded. The pistol gave indica-
tion that it had been much used and was
rusty from long service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
Calender, MCAusIan & Tr0up
Company.
WEXFORD.

John C. Hullng, otherwise known as
Johnny Bull, "A lad Of II, living at Wick
ford junction, was taken before Judge
Lewis on Monday evening on the com
plant of w. &. Lanphear, Jr., station
agent at that place, charging the larceny
of one quart of oysters of the value of 30
cents. He pleaded guilty and was SEN
fenced to the reform school during his
minority.
j. +. Holland is having skylights placed
upon his pharmacy on Brown street.
About year ago travelling theatrical
troup offered a prize of a watch to that
pupil of the public school in this village
who should present the longest list of
words made from the letters composing
the troup's name. James Tully, IA mem
ber of the highest grade in the grammar
room, obtained such list, but the company
left town without giving the watch 10 the
boy, saving they would send it to him.
This they failed To do, however, and Tully
gave up all hopes of ever seeing it. The
company again opened an engagement on
Monday evening and have handed over the
timepiece The watch is of silver and
seems capable of doing good service
The Cheerful Workers, juvenile or
ganiZation of Hamilton, are arranging To
hold a fair and festival for benevolent OBJ
iects one evening next week.
pleasant neighborhood gathering was
held at the residence Of John Sphinx, Quid-
nessett, on Saturday evening.
The annual election of officers by G.. G.
Baker Post No. 10. g. A. r., was held last
evening with the following result: Com
mander. y. l.. Lewis: senior vice, VIM. \.
Weinrich; junior vice, Hugh Drakin;
quartermaster, l.. De Jough; sergeant,
VIM. G.. Saunders; chaplain, James w.
Bedford: officer of the day. James III. Bul-
lock: officer of the guard. Stephen 4.
Cooke: delegates 10 department encamp-
ment, Charles ;. Arnold, VIM. e.. Saun-
ders; alternates, 5. j. Cooke and {. c.
Tracy
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cured" After considerable talk it was
amended to read as follows: That the
committee be authorized TO purchase the
property for not less than $500, If clear
title can be secured if not, to secure ade-
quate quarters elsewhere; The motion
in that shape was carried. The Board or
Engineers were authorized to make the
necessary arrangements to secure a way to
the river at Canal street at the price
named by Mr.. Chapman. The meeting
then adjourned, to meet at the call OF the
committee.
A lemon tea was given by the Willing
Workers in the vestry of the Seventh Day
Baptist Church, last evening.
Miss Hattie Campbell gave an enjoyable
cohMeb party last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
A DETROIT DEFAULTER.
The Paying Teller of the National
Bank { EmbezzIes Funds,

DETROIT, Dec. "a sensation was caused
here last night by the announcement that
Frederick A. Harter, for years paying
teller in the Detroit National Bank, in
which Gen. Russell Alger Ex. Gov. Bald
win and other prominent Detroiters are
directors was defaulter in large sum.
The bank officials refuse to make public
any facts, but it is learned from trust
worthy sources that the defalcation
reaches $780, 900. Harter has made part of
his thefts good, and will not be prose
cuted. He belongs to one of the city's
oldest and most prominent families. and
has always moved in the highest circles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
FOR STARTING A FIRE.
Tenants Want Damages From a
Neighbor for Negligence.

The only case in the Court of Common
Pleas to-day was before Judge Rogers and
jury in which Francis McCann and Il.
Augustus Scott are the appellants in two
suits against Orville A. Hodges.
They are both appeals from the Sixth
District Court and are actions in the sum
of $500 each, brought by the appellants,
who are tenants in the house, No. 10l Car
penter street, and Hodges occupies the
premises adjoining. The appellants
charge that they sustained loss to their
personal property because of Hodges
negligence in starting a fire on his prem
ises which set the house where they re-
sided afire and damaged their furniture.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
NEW MARKETS.

The style this season is
entirely new. The cloths are
usually mixed colors, in tan
or grey, occasionally brown.
The feature now is the deep
Partisan or Military Cape,
Prices $I2.oo to $25.oo. We
have one style in fine Beaver.
black and tan, with Military
Cape, lined with heavy satin,
at $4,000.
The Mouhou Fur is entire
ly new this season. 1t is es-
pecially adapted for young
people, and is made in sizes
80, "a and SO.
The Mouhou is prepared
from the fleece of the Persian
lamb, and the form in which
we now see it is one of the
inventions of the year 1901.
The prices are $I2.oo,
$3.50, $500 and $I6.5o.
The "krimmer" is beauti-
full on account of its compact,
indestructible curl.
To close out our lines be.
fore the Holidays, we make
the following low prices:
$1,000, reduced from $3.50;
sizes 50 to AZ.
$500, reduced from $1,000; !;
sizes "a to 40.
SIS. so, reduced from $4,000 /;
sizes "a to A.
The last number is the
Napoleon Coat" 35 inches
long, an elegant, stylish gar
ment for tall ladies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
BEVERlYS INCENDIARY.
Bakers Mill Burned After The
Third Attemnt.

BEVERLY, Dec. s.-Once more Beverly's
incendiary has been at work, and another
fire has been added to the long list cred
tied to him. About Z last evening fire was
discovered in the large grain mill of C. j.
Baker on Pleasant street The fire when
discovered was in the rear, and in less
than ten minutes the whole building.
1OOx40ft. was in flames. The adjoining
property was saved but the mill with its
valuable contents was total loss. This
is the third attempt to burn this mill
within year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
Philip II. Roses Coat stolen.

Late yesterday afternoon Philip III.
Rose, proprietor OF the Rose Studio" on
Westminster street, left his office for a
short time. On his return he found indi-
cations that his Office had been entered in
his absence and valuable overcoat was
missing The police were notified and
shortly afterwards arrested young man
named Arthur Dodge. who was endeavor-
ing To pawn the coat. lie was arraigned
i'm the district court this morning and,
waving examination, was bound over To
Pleas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
He Drew n Revolver.

Late last night man named Congdon
attempted to enter "A boarding house on
party boarded in the house, but the pro-
prietor of the clearinghouse refused them
admittance Harsh words followed when
suddenly Congdon drew "a revolver.
Officer Bennett was summoned and
arrested Congdon, locking him up i'm the
Central station. This morning there was
no one to appear against Congdon, con-
sequently he was discharged
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
Berkeley.

The following officers have been elected
by +. w. Goddard Post, No. %, q. \. r.:
c. III. Collins, commander II. {. Matte
son. senior vice commander Patrick Mar
tin. Junior vice commander; c. a. Saw
yer. officer of the day; Eben Wiley,
auartermaster; +. +. Dunn, adjutant; j..
Y. Mann, chaplain G. +. Easton, sur
geon; +. r. Harris. officer of the guard.
A business meeting of the local branch
of the Women's Christian Temperance
Union was held at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. d. Learned yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
Ordered Nnf fn Smoke.

TEHERAN. Lee. "a new tobacco regie
established by the government is meeting
with much opposition from the people.
The Mullans are strongly opposed to the
reggie and have ordered the people to alb
stain from smoking This order has been
generally obeyed and the sales of tobacco
have greatly fallen off
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
WHAT HE REALLY SAID.
Figaro" Claims to Report the tx-
act Words of Kaiser Wilhelm.
"ONLY ONE COMMAND TO OBEY"
why the Gar Was Pleased-The st. John
Divorce Case-,Rosa Bonheur's New
Picture-The Date of the Royal We'd
ding.

PARIS, Dec. 9-Fygdro claims to have
received from person who was present,
the exact words used by the Emperor of
Germany. in his speech to the recruits at
Potsdam. They were as follows "You
have just taken an oath of fidelity to me.
Henceforth you have only one command
TO obey and that is mine. You have only
q single enemy, and that is my enemy.
Even were one day, which may God
avoid, to command you to fire upon your
relatives, your brother, sister, father,
or mother, on that day you must remem-
Der your OATH
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
New StyIe Postal Cards.

BIRNINGHAM, Conn, Dec. 9-Notice
turers from the post Office department
yesterday that the new cards, series "A'
and &c, p" would be issued December Is.
The "a" card is the business mems
card, Of MANILA cardboard, printed in
black ink. The "C'' Is the ladies' card,
of pearl gray board, printed in blue ink.
The vignette isa likeness Of Grant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
Pensioners Average &I24.

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a prepared state
ment issued by the Pension Office shows
that tor the month of November - 253
pension claims of all classes were allowed,
upon which the first payments aggregated
=, ,S63, ,Sis.l2 The average payment to
each pensioner. therefore, was sl2420
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
A Prominent Democrat Assaulted.

TROY, n. ". Dec. 9-Daniel Murphy,
who was recently released from the insane
asylum at Poughkeepsie, lay in wait for
of the Democratic State Committee, yester-
day afternoon, and just as he was about to
enter his residence, struck him on the neck
with hatchet. Mr.. Murphy lodged. and
was not seriously hurt His assailant was
arrested
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
Want the Court's Opipiop.

The full bench Of the Supreme Court
was asked to decide question of law to
day, the petitioners being the heirs of
David A. Patt. who wishes the court TO
decide as TO legacy of $1,000, which the
widow claims are her dover. The matter
was held for adyisement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09

A platform on the side, with hood over
head, will greatly benefit the travelling
community.
Joseph shipper, Jr., passed away on
Tuesday after a brief illness.
Capt. Allen G. Wright and Gilbert Nor
ris are i'll with typhoid fever.
Arrived, steamer Hercules with n tow
OF barges and schooner West Wind, Wal
drOn master, bound west.
A full registration is being made, and
about five hundred have already signed
their names.
In the United Brothers Lodge of Bristol,
No. 49, the following members are re-
ported out Of care: II. G.. Gorham and
brothers Coggeshall, Bottomly, Wilkin.
son and II. VI. Slocum. Brothers Walker
aud Harrington Of this lodge are reported
sick, and Brother Falkner of Eagle Lodge
No. of Providence.
The third degree was conferred upon
one brother Two candidates will receive
the initiatory degree next Tuesday even
ing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
Ruv your Halliday Goods Early.

You viii avoid the crowd and receive better atten-
tion by calling early at T. :. HAsMoND's. s5 wey.
bossot street, where you will find one OF the best
assortment OF holiday goods In the city. Novelties
in every variety. Christmas Caids, booklets aud
Calendars in abundance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
To Aid Mrs. jefferson Davis.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. "a proposition
was submitted to the city council Monday
night proposing TO allow Mrs Jefferson
Davis a residence in this city the balance
of her live, not 10 cost over So, 900
Another resolution is to be presented in
the Virginia Legislature soon, proposing
to allow Mrs. Davis pension of 81 900 a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09

The following-named men were natu-
rallied i'm the United States District
Court to-day; Thomas A. Whiteside, Jos
eph Feeney. Oscar Sundin, Thomas Hop
kins B. Arthur Charter, William Bun.
Morris Pepin Joseph Degnan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
WITH A RUSTY REVOLVER.
The Union Passenger Station the
Scene of a Suicide.

Shortly after o'clock this morning an
unknown man committed suicide by shoot
ing himself through the head. The deed
was accomplished at the northerly end of
the Union passenger station Immediately
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
The st. John Div, rec Case.

LONDON, Dec 9.-This is the third day
of the divorce trial of Miss Florence St
John, the Lillian Russell of England, vs..
Marcus Duplany. The jury stated this
morning that being business men they
could not afford To spend any more than
one week from their business, no matter
how sensational the divorce trial might be.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09
A Dangerous Wreck.

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 9.-The steamer st.
Enoch, which sailed from Liverpool on
Nov. "a, arrived here disabled this morn
ing. Her captain reports on the Both, in
latitude 1855, longitude 3:37, he struck a
sunken wreck and carried away three
blades of his propeller. He steamed back
to Queenstown with only one blade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-09

PARIS, Dec. 9-In the debate on the
naval estimates in the chamber of depu-
ties to-day, NJ. Barley, minister of marine,
sail that within ten years eighty-one ships
would be built, including six ironclads
and fifty swift cruisers. Next year the
navy would have over 200 torpedo boats.