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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-17

The French Republic came Of age on
Saturday, Sept. 5. No other French system
since the revolution has lived so long. Ma
poleon's rule lasted fourteen years; the
Bourbon restoration, sixteen; Louis Philip
pc reigned eighteen years; then there was
a republic for less than four years, and Ma
poleon III reigned for eighteen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-17

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Der 81.

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Der 81.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-10
SHOT DOWN BY OUTLAWS.
Government Secret Agent and His Guide
Murdered In Indian Territory.

Government Secret Agent and His Guide
Murdered in Indian Territory.
A messenger came to Tahlequah, /. T., Tues
day night about II o'clock and reported ter.
rible double murder that took place in the
eastern part Of tho district that day. The vic.
tins were Josiah Poorboy, q Cherokee, who
was acting as posse for United States mar.
shall. and man Of the name Of Thomas White.
head, reported to have been acting in the
capacity Of a government detective. Poorboy
and Whitehead were lead into the death trap by
white outlaw by the name OF John Brown,
who has for . number Of years secuted with
the noted outlaw, Ned Christie Tuesday after
noon about o'clock Brown came to Tahloquah
and told Poorboy and Whitehead that he could
conduct them to whisky peddler's camp.
They left on their journey to accompany their
informant that they nigh: destroy the stuff
and arrest the violators.
Reaching where they expected to ind their
prey their pilot departed and told the officers
that he would join them, at the same time in
structiLg them to proceed to such place in a
dismal swamp. About o'clock they were met
by q number Of armed men and commanded
to surrender. Some little hesitation was shown
on The pant OF the officers and Immediately a
volley of shot was fired by the outlaws. Every
shot seemed to have done its work. as the
bodies showed signs Of manv wounds. The
murdered men were brought back last evening
by citizen who resides near where the killing
took place. United States Marshal French
wired for instructions and the bodies will be
held by him until orders are received from
United States Marshal Yoes. Great excitement
prevailed and ell the Cherokees Joined in de-
nouncing the mu-derers and stand ready to
volunteer their services to crush the blood
thirsty outlaws out of existence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-10
WHAT NEW WORKERS WANT.
Recommendations for the Confederation O
the National Board of Trade.

Recommendations for the Confederation OF
the National Board of Trade.
The New York board OF trade held an import
ant meeting yesterday. Questions of vital i'm
portance and commercial interest were dis
cussed and action taken thereon.
Darwin r. James presented a resolution on
the cooperation of commercial bodies OF
Europe and the silver question.
The report Of the executive committee, which
makes certain recommendations to be sub
mitted for the consideration Of the national
board OF trade January "a, 1892, was read and
adopted. These recommendations are:
First. silver legislation, to the effect that the
board is against any legislation whose effect
will be to disturb the value OF the circulating
medium.
Second. the merchant marine, the fostering
thereof by Congress and the passage OF the
tonnage bill"
Third. United States shipping commissioners,
the repeal OF the act authorizing the appoint
ment OF shipping commissioners by the several
circuit courts.
Fourth, the naval militia in the several states,
favoring the establishment of United States
naval reserve.
Fifth. commercial relations with neighbor-
ing countries, favoring broad and comprehen-
slve principles of reciprocity Herewith
sixth, an notwithstanding law, regarding
such law as necessary.
Seventh. letter postage, favoring the reduc-
ton OF letter postage to one cent.
Eighth, the Torrey bankrupt bill, favoring its
passage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-10
IN DEFENSE OF DIR. GRAVES.
Judge Furman Makes the Opening Addres
for the Accused.

Judge Furman Makes the Opening Address
for the Accused.
Judge Furman made the opening address of
the defense in the Graves trial at Denver yes
terday morning. After few preliminary re-
marks he began TO recount the history Of the
life of the accused. From a Massachusetts
schoolboy to a merchants clerk in Zanzibar,
student in Harvard and a doctor in Nor
witch. Conn, the defendants career was traced.
Judge Furman denied that Mr.. Graves and
Mrs. Barnaby were introduced to each other by
Mrs. Hickey, an old servant of the deceased.
The Barnaby family came in for severe scor-
ing when the subject of the will was discussed.
By that document Mrs. Barnaby was LETT only
81, 800 year. A contest followed in a settle
ment that gave her Sl05.O00. The allegations
that the accused had kept Mrs. Ba-naby in the
dark as to tie management of her property
were all denied The speaker said receipts
and contracts signed by Mrs. Barnaby herself
would be introduced. The large fee of $40 GOO
paid Baliou and Jackson was not paid by
DIR. Graves, but by the deceased woman.
None of the money paid i'll settlement OF the
contest was paid to DR.. Graves. 1t was turned
over to Mrs Barnaby. and the recent that she
gave and signed herself would be produced in
evidence. The speaker stated that there was
an estrangemen. between the deceased and her
daughters.
Then Mrs Barnaby went to the Adirondacks
Sallie Hanley went along. The letter threaten
ing guardianship Was written By Dr. Graves
who did so to protect her property, his sworn
duty.
The defense then proceeded to attack the
Worrells, whom Mrs. Barn.lby was visiting in
Denver. Judge Fu-man charged that Mrs
Norreil. ST., was the one who knew all about
the poison that killed the deceased.
When Judge Furman concluded deep sigh
went up from the spectators and The doctor
looked happy. He shook hands with his champion
and his friends gathered around aim and con-
graduated him and the LAWYER recess was
then taken till pm. At the afternoon session
George y. Bennett and j j. Devenith The
stamp clerks at the Boston ard Providence
post offices, were sworn. bu. nc important tes-
timony WAS brought forth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-10
CHILEANS ON THE MESSAGE.
They Are Inclined to Think That 1t Menace,
Rupture.


a Rupture.
The substance of President IIarrison's state
ment Of Chilean affairs was received at Val
paraiso yesterday and was subject Of uni
versal comment. 1t is regarded by the Chileans
as decidedly menacing q rupture between the
two countries, as it is not believed that the
Chilean government will consent either to
apology or any material indemnity. The ma
jority In congress is known to be opposed to
any concession, and the Chilean government,
although possessed Of great influence, would
hnd 1t difficult to carry the necessary support
for any humiliating measures. 1t is now no
secret that the Chilean government Is proceed.
ing actively with warlike preparations and that
artillery o. the latest manufacture has been
ordered from Germany in anticipation of hos
tlitles possibly with other powers and probably
with the United States.
Tho situation is complicated by Spains de-
mand for large indemnity. The Chileans
have always detested the Spaniards and the
hatred is quickened by this demand, which. the
Chileans say, Is presented now in order to take
advantage OF existing difficulties. The general
sentlmen. indicates that they would challenge
Spain If they had not the United States to deal
with, and an American official in Valparaiso
expressed the opinion yesterday that the Chi.
cans might conclude to settle with America in
order 20 defy the Spaniards.
Capt. Schiey last evening declined to express
any opinion for the public as to the President g
message, but it was evident that he was pleased
with il,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-10
Only Commercial Union With Canada.

Before the Union League Club OF Brooklyn
last evening E-astus Wiman maintained that
political union with Canada was at present I'M
desirable and impossible. A commercial union,
however. was within easy grasp, and this was
an absolute essential to prepare the way should
a political alliance ever be Contemplated At
best annexation would take from u quarter TO a
half century. while reciprocity, with con-
current legislation, could be had at en- early
date. The free admission OF American manu-
features into British America. and q discrimi-
nation against the manufactures of Great
Britain. if adopted by the parliament OF Canada.
would be an indication of good will toward
the United States, the greatest that could be
demanded. 1t would also imply a fiscal free
dom from interference from abroad that
would be long step toward practical indie
pendence, and a market afforded for free raw
material in the United States would result in a
prosperity for Canada enormously beneficial to
the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-10
Trade Negotiations With GERMANY

Copies Of the correspondence between the
late Count Won Arco-valley, in his capacity Of
German minister to the United States, and the
Washington government regarding the pro-
hibition OF the admission of American pork
into Germany have been distributed among
the members of the German reichstag. The
correspondence shows that during the nego-
tistions Germany offered to admit American
agricultural products on the same terms as
those Of Austria and other countries where
upon Count Won Arco-valley was informed that
President Harrison considered that this con-
cession obviated the necessity of his applying
his discretionary powers in tho matter Of i'm
ports from Germany, and instructions werc
issued assuring to Germany continued sxsmp-
ton from duty for.her products coming under
section OF the Mckinley tariff law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-10


Superintendent Porter has received The
oilowing poeti appeal for promotion from
Ady clerk:
"An event has occurred most affecting
To the peace of my little domain:
beg yoas attention one moment
To conditions th3t follow in tram
look at the mouths Of nv children
They are open.-and asking for more"
How can bestow adInonitiOu
in place Of the food they iuplore.
I've considered each phase Of the question
And when every concession is made.
Ny Butcher and Baker and--landlord
Are shylOcks l canno; evale.
Don't think that fail to remember
The dilemma IN which you are paced;
But allow me to make the suggestion
Oi plan on which hope may be based
Ihere are bachelors working IN oii.ce,
VINO have no little cailIfen to feed.
ReiEce then;-disIn.ss them;-sssppress them
and give me the Hacney need.
Two blessings woaiG certainly follow
An action 80 notably Just.
Ny children would eat;-they, would marry
Or peris1,-if perish saey must.
Now believe me. my dear Mr.. Porter,
The happiest voulan alive
IL the salary now named at rfty,
Can be figured at seventy-nye."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-10
HIEsERoLE ACQUITTED.
1t Was Shown That He Shot I.arbis
Self.Defeuse.

IL was shown That He Shot Larbig in
Self-Defense.
| Darwin J. Meserole was yesterday acquitted
ii Brooklyn Of tho charge Of numbering Theo-
dore ". Larbig in Mrs "Dovie" Comstock's
apartments last June a.
Dovie Comstock told her story from the wit
ness stand Of how Gen. jeremiah V. Neserole's
hayward son shot and killed the married man
and father who had deserted wife and children
to consort with her. Witnesses were called and
testified to Meserole's good character.
She testified that she had known Meserole
two years. She rented the psrlor and alcove
bed room of her fat 10 Meserole for $40 . week
BE lived there until the day Of the shooting,
June "a. Meseroio was under q doctor 9 care
and she was acting as his nurse. Larbig called
| on the day in question and she told him she
was going down TO Seidls concert at Brighton
Beach in the afternoon. She had lent him $50
and he owed her that amount. He never con-
tributed to her support, for her father sup
| ported her.
He went to the races and she went with Mese-
| role to Brighton Beach. Larbig met them later
| at the Brighton Beach Hotel. He wanted to
speak to her, but she said she had no time.
That night at the fat in Brooklyn Meserole re-
| tired early Larbig came in, took of his coat
and said he was going to stay over night. She
| said he could not.
Larbig grabbed her and dashed her against
| the mantel She ran toward Meserole's room
and he followed, grabbing her, throwing her
on the bed and jumping on her. Meserole
stop beating this woman or will shoot
you"
Larbig was punching her in the face. When
Larbig saw the pistol he stopped. She rolled
ON the bed Larbig made dash at Meserole
and witness cried out: For Gods sake don't
shoot Larbig assailed Meserole with both
hands, and as witness fled to the dining room
she heard the report OF pistol She ran out
Ior aia and when she returned Neserole said:
MY God. have shot him, but what could
90! he would have killed me-.
On cross-examination she told the story Of
her life. and said incidentally that Meserole
was a chance acquaintance. Mrs. Comstock adj
Elitted she was divorced from her husband and
that he had their child.
Dr. Lawrence Carter, who attended Mese-
role, testified that Mrs. Comstock was badly
bruised Her neck was scratched and her
breast and side were bruised. DR.. II. l..
Schenck testified that he saw Meserole the day
after the shooting. He had marks Of violence
on his face.
Counselor Gaynor, who summed up for the
prisoner, Claimed the shooting was In self
defense. After the charge Of the Judge the
jury retired, and when they filed into the court
room 1T was 80 quiet that pin dropping could
have been heard. Tho foreman announced
that the jury had reached verdict 1t was
not guilty. The scene that followed was in
descrlbable. Meserole fell backward in the
arms OF his father in a faint Cheers rent the
court room, and when quiet was restored Mese-
roles friends gathered about him and con-
graduated him The scene was renewed out
slide the court house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-10

Detectives have arrested at Memphis Talon
Hall. alias Stokes, alias Boston, and If the
mans story be true his life events would make
a tale thrilling enough for any far west de-
tective story. In conversation with him he
said he had killed ninety-nine men, principally
in Kentucky and West Virginia, the last victim,
being sergeant Of police in the town of Mays.
vile, ny. He 10 wanted in Bonneville for
arson. having set FIRE to that town number Of
years ago. 1t 10 said he killed his present wife,
first husband, in order to get hin, out Of the
way that he might marry her. He was held 70
await instructions from the Kentucky and West
Virginia authorities and pending an investiga-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-10
Mrs. Cleveland. Not Sc Well.

A special TO the New York World from Lake.
wood, n. j., says it is learned that Mrs. Cleve-
land has not, as was hoped, derived real bene-
tit from her stay there. She is, in fact, hardly
&c well as when she arrived ten days ago. A
trained nurse is still on duty. Mrs. Cleveland
takes massage daily and lives almost exclu-
slvely on milk and wine. When she and her
distinguished husband drive out Mira. Cleye.
land Is mufiied in fUrs. cloth Logging and wraps.
and her husbands strong right arm is at her
back for support She looks like ghost. color
less, biue-ipped, hollow-eyed and with sunken
cheeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-10
THE PRISONERS AT THE JAIL.
What Is Said by Onicer. and Inmates Of
That Institution About Recent Charges.


One of the guards at the Jail told STAR re-
porter that the remarks recently made in the
Criminal Court concerning the treatment of
prisoners in the jail had had a bad effect in one
way 1T was only last evening"" said the
guard, chat / heard two men cursing each
other, and when admonished them one said to
the other: You had better hush or you'll get
the dry The other reioined, No, indeed.
Judge Bradley has put an end to that We
don't get any more dry down here Now. you
can understand what this tends to do. 1t
makes the prisoners rebellious and destroys
our system Prisoners at this Jail are treated
with more consideration than any other Jail in
the country. We have no dungeon to put
them into, and the only punishments we intiict
for infraction of the rules are putting them on
bread and water, or according TO jail parlance
Putting them on the dry and fastening them
to the bars of the cell window The latter is
the simplest punishment / know OF. \ man is
simply handcuffed TO the window with his
hands behind him Both feet rest squarely
upon the floor. and the insubordinate prisoner
Is only kept in that position a couple OF hours
Now, about the hath room. II you care to see
it viii show it to you"
THE JAIL BATH ROOM.
The reporter followed and the guard drew
up before the last cell in the south wing in the
east corridor. This is the bath ROOM" said
the guard as he pushed open the heavy iron
door. The cell is a large double one provided
with two porcelain-linsd iron bath tubs, with
hot and cold water. One of these tubs is FOR
the white male prisoners. the other Tor tie
colored male prisoners. -Four men are turned
into this room at once, two men occupying
each tnb. 1t was in this room, for the purpose
OF taking a bath that Mr. y. Shepard White
objected TO go and was accordingly placed on
the dry" which later was the subject of
comment by Judge Bradley.
WHAT WHITE SAID.
White when asked for his story concerning
the bread and water case said: II have no
complaint to make concerning my treatment
down here. / am treated with rs much consid-
Grafton as any OF the prisoners. Concerning
the matter about taking bath / can say that
heretofore through tine courtesy of one of the
guards have been allowed TO bathe in my cell.
On the day in question when was told l would
have TO take n bath with the others l objected.
Why? because knew that some of the men
were diseased and 1 did not care to run the
risk vii say. however, that the guard who
insisted upon my bathing vas NJ. the one who
had allowed me before to ea;he in my cell. Now
as far as the swearing is concerned. challenge
any ore inside CT outside of this place to say
that ever was guilty OF such a thing"
Other prisoners when questioned concerning
the treatment they received at the hands OF tie
guards expressed themselves as satisfied. War
den Burke, however, has Investigated tie mat
ter, and it Is understood will maze a report if
called upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-10
Crushed Under an Immense Machine

A frightful accident occurred at noon yester.
day on the Elwira, Cortland and Northern
railroad near BrOckton, N. Y. While number
Of men were at work jacking up massive
steam shovel in order to get it on the trucks
and transport it to another point on the road
the shovel toppled over, seriously aud probably
fatally injuring three of the workmen. One
end OF tho ponderous machine had already
been raised, and it was while the workmen
we're endeavoring to raise the other end of the
shovel that it foil, with the fatal result Tho in
jured men arc William Smith, John Wood and
John OHearne. 1t is feared that the three
men will die. Smith, who sustained broken
ribs. and OHearne, who sustained serious in
ternal injuries. are unconscious, while little
hope is entertained of O. Hearne's recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-10
THE DISTRICTS FINANCES.
a Summary of the Figures Sent to Con-
gress by Secretary Foster.

The Secretary Of the Treasury, in his annual
report to Congress, devotes the last chapter to
the finances OF the District of Columbia. He
says: The net expenditures on accom-. of the
District Of Columbia for the fiscal year 1891
were S5,635, 5l0.6I. The revenues deposited
In the treasury on this account for the same
period were s2.s5s. ss7.74. There have been is
sued during the fiscal year 1881 s5O.750 of the
3.65 per cent bonds, in satisfaction of judg-
ments Of the Court of Claims against the Dis
trict. There have been retired by the oper-
atoms of the sinking fund during the same
period 1881, 500 Of the bonded Indebtedness Of
the District, making a net reduction of
ESQ. $50, and reducing the annual interest
charge S16 982
The net reduction in the bonded debt since
July l. 1875 is 81 SOC, $50, and in the annual in-
terest charge S177 .33972 The bonded debt
July l, 1891, was S19. 500, 800. OF which there
were due and payable on that date q. 40. 200
6per cent bonds and s276. 700 per cent bonds.
To provide for the payment of these bonds
Congress, by act approved March ). 1881, su-
thorized the Issue of 10 per cent bonds. and
the treasurer, in compliance with the pro-
visions of the law, caused the bonds to be pre-
pared, advertised, ard has sold ~, 400, 600 NJ
premium of five hundred and thirty one one
tnousandths per cent, realizing the sum OF
81, 412. IA, to be applied to the redemption of
the matured bonds. The act also authorized
the sale of sufficient $50 per cent bonds TO
pay the bonds maturing in 1872.
The amount realized from the sale of bonds
in which the retentions from contracts with the
District OF Columbia were invested, in excess
of the amount due the contractors, have been
deposited in the treasury as miscellaneous
receipt to the credit of the United States and
District OF Columbia in equal parts. as required
by the act of February %, 1885. The net sur
plus from this source at the close of the fiscal
year 1890 was $50, 676.IS. During the fiscal
year 1891. in settlement of these accounts, the
sum due the contractors Is in excess Of the
amount realized from the sale of bonds. show
ing q net loss of S2,6o9.22. reducing the net
surplus at the close of tine fiscal year 1891 to
S2S Of6. 96
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-10
A Detroit Bank Teller's Accounts Short

Frederick A. Harter, for many years paying
teller Of the Detroit National Bank is short
about 800 in his accounts. The bank Off
Gals and directors are extremely reticent about
the matter, but it Is not denied that Harter is o
defaulter and is no longer in the employ Of the
bank. The retirement of Cashier Davidson and
the customary auditing and examination OF the
books led to the discovery of Harter's crime.
1t is said his method was to raise figures on
checks presented for paymen: and also make
false entries to cover up tho deficiency in tho
cash Harter has made partial restitution and
will net be prosecuted.