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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
SHOT AT TWO NEGROES,
And Succeeded in Killing an Old
Woman.
A TENNESSEE M0B'S FURY.
The Famous Barn Burning Cases I'm sum-
ner County Have Sequel and IL Is n
Disgraceful One-The Mad Work of
Rioters.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb 4.-Another
tragic event has been added to the cele-
brated barn burning case which has ex-
cited Sumner county for year or more
Eight negroes and a white man were
charged with burning barns in the county
One negro was lynched by mob near
Hendersonville, one died before trial and
seven wereb rought to trial at Gallatin,
the trial resulting in the jury's being una
bic to agree.
The second trial took place last fall;
two of the defendants were sent To the
penitentiary, and three were acquitted.
Among them two negroes named Martin;
two got new trial which has not yet
begun.
The Martins were warned TO leave the
country but returned at Christmas.
Tuesday night n mob went 20 the cabin
where they were with their mother, aud
ordered them TO come out. They refused,
and the mob fired through the window,
killing the mother of the two men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
A LOCAL SENSATION.
A SCit ae Wedding Csle1
Into Question.
Is SHE MRS. BECHWITH?
The Housekeeper of a Late Wealthy
Citizen so Claims.
HIS HEIRS CLAIM FORGERY.
They Assert That the Marriage Certificate,
which Was Hidden I'm the Chimney.
Was Not "A Genuine Ono-Sone Start
ling Evidence.
HIS HEIRS CLAIM FORGERY.

Early in February, 1890, Amos N. Beck
with died at his residence, 10s Waterman
street, in this city. He was well-known
manufactures and capitalist and was a
widower with several adult children.
On tho day following his death, when
the family were discussing the funeral
arrangements, Mrs Maria Sherman, pre-
sumed to be the housekeeper, claimed to
be the widow of Mr.. Beckwith and in
which had been placed in the chimney and
in which was what was purported to be
the marriage certificate, the place and
date of the alleged marriage being Scitu-
ate, r. l., May 10, 1888
After the funeral the self-styled widow
left the premises. The matter created a
great scandal at the time, which was re-
vived to-day in the Municipal Court, where
Mrs. Sherman claimed her six months al
lowapce as n widow.
Shesstated that Mr., Beckwith sent her
te Scituate 10 get the marriage license and
that on the day mentioned, May 10, 1888,
he accompanied her there, married her,
and instructed her TO hide the certificate of
the marriage, and TO keep the affair Sc
cret.
She also stated that she travelled with
Mr.. Beckwith 10 Narragansett, Seakonet
and other places, where they lived as man
and wife. The defense claimed that the
license and certificate were forged and
produced as witnesses Horatio A. Hunt,
Henry G. Cranston, Truman Beckwith
and Daniel Beckwith, the two latter being
sons of the deceased. The family Bible
was produced, on one page of which was
written the list of marriages. births and
deaths, written by the first Mrs. Beck
with. and IL was claimed that Amos Beck
with's name as produced, was traced
therefrom by the claimant, and by the
tracing placed upon the document.
The Rev. j. C.. Plumber, who resides at
los John street, testified that on May 10,
1888, Mrs Sherman came to him and
asked him TO give her certificate of mar
riage between herself and Amos Beck
with. IL was TO have been dated back
several months and for this she offered to
give him 500 for himself, S25 for each OF
the witnesses and at some subsequent date
to give him 81 600 for himself She stated
that she had lived with Mr.. Beckwith in
such a way that she was entitled to the
protection of marriage certificate from
him.
On May %, 1883. he communicated the
substance of this to Attorney Ripley,
through which means the Beckwith
family became aware of the real facts.
Elder Benjamin B. Cottrell, whom Mrs.
Sherman claims performed the marriage,
was then called by the defense but before
he could testify the Court adjourned until
9 O'Clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
The RATHBUN FUNERAL.
An Impressive Ceremony at Woon-
socket To-day.
MANY EMINENT MEN PRESENT
Those Who Went From Providence by
Special Train-The Details of the Ser
Vices Mr.. Rathbun's Memory fitly
Honored by His Old Friends.
fsPrcrAL To TIE NEWS I

ESPECIAL TO THE NEWs.l
wooNsocKET, Feb. 4.-The funeral Of
the late ex-Lieut. Gov Oscar j. Rathbun
was solemnized from his residence on
Prospect street this afternoon and was
very largely attended, delegations of
prominent men being present from Provi-
dence, Boston and New York, while great
numbers of his townsmen paid their last
tribute. The Rev. William Sheafe Chase.
rector of the st. James Episcopal Church,
was the officiating clergyman and read
the Episcopal burial service.
A quartet comprising Messrs A. Dean,
George +. Higgins, j. y. Nichols and
Fred +. Harris, chanted the Goth and 3Oth
Psalms with the rector. and sang BE
yond the Smiling and the Reaping," and
Rock of Ages" during the service. The
pail bearers, William a; Leete, treasurer
OF the Providence and Worcester Railroad
Company, j. A. George and George New
hall of Providence, Joseph +. Cole, Ira
B. Cook and James G. Molten OF Woon-
socket
The mills of the Harris Wooden Com
pany were shut down, and all the street
cars draped. A special train from Provi.
dence, arriving at Woonsocket at
o'clock, brought "A large number of mem
bers of the legislature and railroad men.
The remains were inferred in Oak Hill
Cemetery
Those who Went from this City.
The following named State and railroad
officials went TO Woonsocket on the 1925
o'clock to attend the funeral services of
the late ex-Iieut.-Gov Oscar j. Rathbun:
His Excellency Gov. II. w. Ladd, ex-
Gov Taft, Hon. Alvin Il. Capron,
Speaker of the House, Senators Bartlett,
Shermnn, Mathewson, Gardner, Thieson,
Slocum, Capwell, Champlain, Mowry,
Watson; Secretary of State Utter Gen
eral Treasurer Clark, Representatives,
Dyer, Parkes; Lewis, Clark, Heffernan,
Brown; Reading Clerk of the House
Thomas y. Lee, Col. Mcmahon of Newport
James Snow, Jr. doorkeeper Cavanagh;
ex-Lieut. Gov. Littlefield. ex-Speaker of
the House Jillson, Moses b. /. Goddard,
William A. Walton and ID. Russell Brown.
Among the railroad officials were Vice
President George NJ. Moore, Supt. Greene
and Chief Engineer DawleY and others.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
THE RUMP HOUSE.
Connecticut Democrats Get n Telegram
From Albany.

From Albany.
HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. 4.-The House
of Representatives met at O'Clock yester-
day. Only ten members were present,
nine Republicans and one Democrat.
Many Of the Democratic representatives
were I'm the capitol but did not enter the
hall. They did not recognize that the
House met at Z. NJ. They themselves
adjourned till 2 p. NJ.
In calling the House to order Speaker
Paige used the words "the legally consti-
tuted House of the State of Connecticut
will come TO order" After the roll call
he adjourned the House until A. NJ. 90
day.
When 2 o'clock arrived the rump or
walker House" went into session. A
telegram dated Albany, n. Y, was re-
ceived. IL read:
Speaker Callahan-Hold the fort, bank
on the constitution. (Sgned) Robert L.
Bush, speaker, New York Assembly"
The big crowd which had gathered TO see
the proceedings of the Walker House"
were disappointed il they expected any
thing sensational. Minority Speaker Cal
lahan called the House to order, when Mr..
Walker at once moved an adjournment
till this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

The House of Representatives. Page 3
The great banquet Company A. Page
Rapid transit discussed before the Ad-
vance Club. Page
Mr.. Wetmore is candidate. Page
That smallpox case. Page l
Domestic.
Connecticut's rump legislature, Page
The cashier of n wrecked Kentucky bank
becomes a maniac, Page |
An earthquake shock in Omaha, Page |
A Tennessee mob shoot through n window
aud kill and old woman, Page
The Louisiana Lottery surrenders, Page 9
The overdue Arizona arrives, Page
S. V. White reinstated by the New York
Stock Exchange, Page
Foreign.
Grip kills Sir Morell Mackenzie, Page
A London newspapers novel circulation
scheme, Page
Nienna's water not flt 10 use, Page 1
Spurgeon's remainsembalmed, Page
Bolivian Indians revolt, Page
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
To Find the Firebug.

REHoPoTH, Feb. 4.-The fire in the barn
Of Thomas aud Julian Reynolds on Tues
day is now believed to be undoubtedly the
work oi an incendiary and this belief Is
strengthened by the finding Of a number
of footprints I'm the soft snow leading
from the east side Of the structure, where
the fire first started. Nobody had been In
the building for some hours previous to
the fire. The property destroyed repre-
sented the careful accumulation OF years
OF labor. The net loss will reach 5000.
Detectives have been sent for and an at
tempt will be made TO locate the incen-
diary
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
At the What Cheer Grocery and Tea
Emporium.

Three hundred dozen solid. cold packed Tomatoes
10 cents per can. s1.lo per dozen. one hundred
dozen very best Marrow fat peas, cents per cans
81 per dozen. One hundred dozen choice Sugar
Corn, 10 cents per can clio per dozen. Balance Of
Armours soups. $500 per dozen. Whole list OF
canned goods proportionally low
Twenty-Five cases Armour's Mince Meat (best on
the market, = cents per box.
Alqxuma--a new and elegant confection. for 10
cents. Don't forget our special sale Of Candies
Box OF Candy given with each pound Of Tea on
above dates.
Sweet Florida Oranges still lower
Sample of choice Powdered Coffees served 10
patrons. Sign OF Red Front. 02 and "a weybosset
street. AIDRICH a. ALEXANDER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
BOLIVIAN INDIANS REVOLT.
They Destroy Houses and Property
Melting Snow Causes Floods.

LA PAz, Bolivia, Feb. 4.-In the district
of Puerto Perez the Indians have revolted
and have destroyed many houses and
much property. Troops have been sent to
the disturbed district. They have cap.
tured several Of the leaders Of the revolt
and are rapidly putting an end TO the
trouble
There have been heavy floods in the dis
trict of Potosi, owing 90 the excessive heat
melting the snow In the Andes. The
cereal crops have been destroyed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
A RAVING MANIAC.
He Was Cashier Of the Broken Bank
of Glasgow.

GLASGOW, KY, Feb. last Saturday
the Glasgow Deposit Bank closed its doors.
Yesterday the cashier, Judge j. II. Rittor,
became a raving maniac He owed the
bank, his friends claim, and others charge
he was short SIS, 900 in his accounts. He
had paid over $4,000.
This morning he walked up town with
out stitch of clothing on and was so vio-
lent that IL took two men to hold him. He
was removed to his home and will be a
total wreck mentally.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
agIg ,wiqwam 20 I,e au,It.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-All hope of securing
the interstate exposition building for the
coming Democratic national convention
has been abandoned by the local commit
tee having charge OF the matter IL has
been decided TO build wigwam capable Of
seating 1900 persons. The wigwHm wilt
cost al least Sg7 600
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
WRECKED A DWELLING HOUSE.
The Work of an Earthquake in
Omaha,

OMAHA, Feb. A slight shock of earth
quake was felt here last night which last
ed several seconds. A large clay bank
was loosened by the conclusion and top
pied over upon two-story house occupied
by p. 5. Greene. The house was crushed
in and Greene was buried in the debris.
He was finally extricated and found to be
severely injured. His wife and children
escaped uninjured. There was much ex-
element all over the city and many fed
from their homes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04

Indorses the Famous Rebel Flag Order OF
Commander-in-Chief Palmer.

MONTPELIER, VT, Feb 4.-The closing
meeting of the G. A. r. Encampment was
held yesterday. Resolutions were adopted
on the death OF ex-Gov. Smith, ex-Cov.
Dillingham;, and Gen. Il. II. Pitkin: also
resolutions indorsing Commander in
Chief Palmer's famous rebel flag order.
and disappearing Of the society known as
Loyal Veterans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
Freight Cars blocked the Tracks.

PUTNAM, Conn, Feb. 4-The second
section OF freight No. 205 ran into the rear
OF the first section at Arlington at Z
O'Clock last night, smashing several cars
and blocking the tracks The Washing
ton express was forced 60 use the east
bound track in going past the wreck.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
The weaynrs' Fines BilI.

NEW BEDFORD. Feb. At is stated hy
labor union men in this city that the
weavers' fines bill question will not again
be introduced into the Legislature this
season, but that prominent labor unions
throughout the country will, instead. cir
culate petitions among textile workers for
support I'm carrying the snbiect TO the SUI
preme court OF the United Stntes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
At 2 Weybosset Street.

to-day for the purpose of procuring work
for five Russian Jew families who will
arrive here tomorrow
In regard TO the allegation that he had
p 'ayed false with several families in Fall
River, Mr.. Strassburger says these fam
lilies refused work, and consequently the
society washed its hands OF them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
Mother and Children Burned.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb 4.-The resi-
dence of A. NJ. Lenig at East Jacksonville.
a suburb of this city burned at 9 o'clock
this morning. Mrs. Lenig and two child
rem perished in the flames. Lenig escaped
with several burns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
S. v. WHITE RElNSTATED.
The New York Stock Exchange Votes
for His Admission.

New YORK, Feb. 4.-The New York
Stock Exchange to-day voted to reinstate
S. V. White, whose creditors recently re-
leased him from debts aggregating 81 ,OOO,-
600 OH his verbal promise to settle when
he got on his feet again.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
More Hose for River Point.

RIVER PoIET, Feb. Thomas Mcclure,
Jr., chief of the fire department, has
ordered 800 feet OF extra hose from New
York parties to-day for the protection Of
the district. the total valuation Of property
in the region covered amounting TO
So,000,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
vienna's had Water.

VIENNA, Feb. Am old press law has
been revived TO compel the city papers to
contradict the report of the existence of
stomachic epidemic, attributed to the i'm
purity OF the drinking water.
The authorities, however, found IL neces-
sary TO abandon this course, for there are
10000 such cases in the city.
Physicians now forbid the use of the
Vienna water. which was formerly the
purest supplied TO any city in Europe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
THE WEATHER.

Weather for this evening-Clear and
pleasant
Fer te-meffow-Cleaf.-
The Thermometer
Temperature from 8 a. NJ, Feb. TO
A. NJ, Feb. 4:
Highest, 35.5. Lowest, 81 Mean,
The Tide for Tomorrow.
High water at Providence, 1:23 A. NJ.
FURNACE Coal az os n, "a Exchange piac.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
The Jews Would Not work.

representative Of the New York United
Hebrew Society OF Charity, arrived here
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
TOOLATE FORCLASSIFICATION

rANTED-AGENTs, MEN OR WOMEN, FOR
w those wonderful Christy Knives. Address
Box G, News office
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04

MEHToNE, Feb. 4.-The body of the late
Rev. Mr.. Spurgeon, after having been en-
balmed, was enclosed in lead shell and
olive wood coffin, which was sealed up
yesterday afternoon in the presence of Mr.
Allison. deacon of the London Taberna-
Gle Mr.. Harrall. private secretary of the
deceased: the Rev. Mr.. Somerville, the
British vice consul, and the commissary
of police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
Eucalyptus Oil.

HoSDoN, Feb. 4.-Among the curious de-
velopmeuts of the day it is announced that
the Automatic Put Penny in the Slot
Perfumery Company has substituted
eucalyptus oil, which is now the popular
remedy for influenza, for their former
assortment of sweet odors.
A weekly newspaper has impregnated
the paper on which il is printed with
eucalyptus oil, and the run on the copies
Is enormous.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
GRIPS LATEST VICTIM.
Sir Morell Mackenzie Succumbs to the
Fell MaIady.
EMPEROR FREDERlCK'S DOCTOR.
A London Newspapers Novel Circulation
scheme-The Bad Water of vienna-The
Czarina Gets Over the Inhuenza-Em-
baiming spurgeon's Remains.

LONDON, Feb. 4-Sir Morell Mackenzie
lied here at 10 o'clock last night of syn
cope, consequent upon an attack of infiu-
enza.
Sir Morell Mackenzie had suffered from
bronchitis and asthma, following his re-
cent attack of influenza. His illness, how
ever, IL was considered, had taken favor
able course. He was attended by his
brother. His death was quite sudden.
Only his wife was present when it oc
Cured
Sir Morell Mackenzie. M. ID. Q.ondon),
was born at Leytonstone, Essex, in 1887,
aud educated at the London Hospital
Medical College, Paris and Vienna
He founded the Hospital for Diseases of
Throat, Golden square, in 1863, and in the
same year obtained the Jacksonian prize
from the Royal College of Surgeons for
his essay on diseases of the larnyx. He
was soon afterwards elected assistant
physician TO the London Hospital. becom-
appointed lecturer on diseases of the
throat, an appointment which he held at
the time of his death.
DIR. Morell Mackenzie was in attendance
on the late German Emperor Frederick
during his illness. In recognition of his
conferred knighthood ON DIR. Mackenzie
in 1888. Shortly before his death the En-
peror Frederick conferred upon DIR. Mack
enzie the Grand Cross of the Hohenzol-
lern Order. with the star of the same
order. To vindicate his treatment of the
late Emperor DR.. Mackenzie published in
1888 1.-THE Fatal Illness of Frederick the
Noble"
DIR. Mackenzie claimed the merit of hav
ing introduced the laryngoscope into Eng
lish practice.
Mr.. Morrell Mackenzie was Cor
responding Member of the Imperial Royal
Society of Physicians of Vienna and of
the Medical Society of Prague, and an
honorary Fellow of the American Laryn-
geological Association. He was the author
of numerous. publications on laryngolo-
gical subjects, and i'm particular of a sys-
tematic treaties in two volumes on 'Di-
seases of the Throat and Nose" which is
acknowledged to be a standard work. IL
has been translated into French and Ger
man, and is well known in America.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
POLITICS IN ARGENTINA.
EIiodoro lobos Candidate for the
Presidency.

BUENos AYREs, Feb. 4.-Eliodoro Lobos
director of La Preuso, has announced
himself as a candidate for the Presidency
OF the republic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04
Maris Feodorowna Receivers.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 4.-The Czarina
has recovered from her attack of influenza.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04

DO you want "a situation? A 10-cent adj
vertisement I'm the SHOWS" will supply it
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-04

furnace Coal s5.a5. AZ 50 Exchange Place.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-28
KEPT HIS WORD.

The eccentric American millionaire,
Livingstone, who recently died in Flor
ence, never gave tip TO waiter in his
life. lie always said: "Ill remember you
in my will" OF course they took no
stock in this promise any more than they
do in the promise Of the man who tells
them that he will "make it all right next
time he comes"
For all that, Livingstone meant what he
said. His will, just opened, gives 10000
lire to the omnibus conductors OF Florence,
the same amount to the Cabmen's Society
and 81 600 lire to the walters OF three diff
ferent cafes. In all lOl 900 lire are set aside
to be distributed in tips.
This is good tip for those who have
been locking for a solution to the tip
giving nuisance. Hereafter you can good
naturedly remark to the lords OF the white
apron that you will remember him in
your twill" and he will probably smile
with satisfaction. lie will also ask after
your health with more earnestness every
day.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-28

"Save him, Andy" Oglesby cried, and
Andy said. II viii II I can, Mr.. George. "
BY this time Camp was nearly under.
his face could be seen now and then, and
one hand still held up the pistol. The
other appeared again and again above
the eddies in mute appeal. Andy
plunged in and swan with powerful
| strokes, but when he reached out 10 save
| Camp the latter went down and arose no
more.
Andy dived at the point where Camp
sank and came up agthn. His arm and
face were observed TO be bleeding: he
had been touched By the d.ift. "Ccme
back!" was shouted 10 him from the
shore, but the brave negro would not
hear 1t. lie was bent on the work in
hand. and under he went again and
again. Presently he came up and gave
a wild cry. Then he sank again aud
came up no more alive
II was nearly o'clock I'm the after
noon two days later when boy on the
bank saw VIII Camps body moving in
the current. Two hundred yards behind
the dead guard floated Andy, whom he
had lately guarded. The prisoner had
died TO save the officer, and was still
floating after him. ghastly travesty Of
heroic attempt. Both were taken ont
and placed side by side. At last the
guard had given up his weapon, and tho
poor convict Andy was forever free.
While the drowning scene was going
on beyond the river on the other side
another incident occurred. A crowd
stood together watching the struggle.
From that side rescue was impossible.
The river was 200 yards wide and the
drift was thicker that way. Presently
ragged negro, dripping with water, up
peared and stood with the others. After
gazing awhile he plunged in and swan
back.
As he egained his companions on the
Steiner shore, one Of the guards asked.
"What did you come back for"
"To help" was the laconic reply.
This was Sam johnson, the fugitive,
whose escape had caused the death OF
two men. Before Sam reached the
bank he had left half an hour before,
William Camp and Andy Wash had dis
and the dancing eddies and
floating drift were fifteen feet above
them.
"You came too late" the guard
added, and when the others started back
for the convict farm Sam johnson
marched with them.-Waco Cor. Gal
weston News.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-28
HOME RULE FOR IRELAND,

The aspect OF things consequent upon
the result OF the late elections in Great
Britain and Ireland Is most favorable for
home rule for Ireland from the Irish point
OF view. The reason is that the Irish Ma
tionalists, on Mr.. Gladstone's accession to
power, will hold mastery "of the situa-
tion" for the compelling of an honest
measure OF Irish local government.
1t is Notifying, of course, to the Eng
lish to appear to be forced to do justice to
Ireland, but history shows that the latter
will never receive proper treatment from
her big "sister" unless by compulsion.
The Irish members have only to act to-
gether wisely, and with the single aim OF
their country's advantage, and, eventu-
ally reasonable home rule bill will be
passed.
The present Tory bluster is for political
effect, and betrays the uneasiness Of the
"Unionists" in view OF ofapproechingevents
The "Lords" will succumb, as that body
has done before, TO the determination OF
the Commons" So home rule is still
and must remain, until achieved, the chief
and most momentous business of British
legislation. Let the Irish hold on to their
present gripl