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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
A BATTLE WITH TRAMPS.
A Desperate Fight With Pistols
Near Waverly, N. J.
NINE PRISONERS, ONE SHOT,
Tho Marauders wers Attacked I'm Their
Camp-They Had Broken Into Freight
Cars and Destroyed Much Property
Police and Railroad Men pom Them.
tBY LEASED WIRE TO THE SEwsl

fBy LEASED WIRE TO THE NEwsI
NEW YORK, April 15-Tramps and en-
ployes of the Pennsylvania railroad had
a desperate fight at Waverly, N j., yes :
terday. Pistols were used freely and one
of the tramps was wounded. Nine men
were taken prisoners by the railroad
force. The wounded man was taken to
police headquarters in Newark, where he
escaped, but was rearrested in a JERSEY
City hospital in the afternoon.
Accompanied by Conductor Stephens
the detective and policemen tracked the
tramps to their lair and found them
seated around huge wood fire.
The attacking party tried to surprise
them, but they were detected, and one of
the tramps sprang TO his feet and shouted:
cartridges" A volley was fired but the
bullets whistled over the heads Of the
pursuers, who had thrown themselves to
the ground. They too drew their revolv-
ers and fired
For the next fifteen minutes or SO all
heard from different. parts of the dark
meadow. Soon the fellows came troop
ing around the fire. Each of the police
men covered tramp with mis- revolver
ana then they were commanded to sur
render. The tramps Jumped up but made
no further resistance. They were all
marched to Newark and taken to police
headquarters where they gave their
names as Peter Grandis, John
Kane. John Mccain, Lawrence McGlynn,
Albert Sheridan, John Anderson, William
Hackett, Edward McLey and John Brown.
All were locked up except Grandis who
was wounded. He was allowed to sit in
the hospital room In the prison ,ard pend
ing the arrival of the police surgeon. The
doorman left him for few minutes and
when he returned the prisoner was gone.
He had slipped bolt on gate leading
from the yard into an alley and made his
escape.
Waverly is favorite camping ground
for tramps, and frequent robberies of
railroad cars take place there. The
thieves are generally well armed, and
highway robberies OF teamsters and trav-
ellers on the road between Newark and
Elizabeth are often committed by them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
TEN YEARS FOR MURDER.
George BATHS Escapes With a Very
Light Sentence.
FOUND HIS MISSING COUSIN DEAD
Templars at worcester-A Brokers' FAIL
urea Father Kills His Child-A
Church Burned and Man Kiiled-The
Days Doings All Over New England.

New HAVEN, April 15.-The trial of
George BATHS, OF wsllingford, accused
OF murder in the second degree, in kill
ing Charles p. Lombra Dec. l2, last, came
to q conclusion In the Superior Court
yesterday. The morning was taken up
in arguments by Attorneys Hall and New
ton for the defence, and in the closing
argument by State Attorney Doolittle.
The case was given to the jury At about
O'Clock and at 4.50 o'clock they re-
turned q verdict of guilty as charged.
Defendants counsel was inclined to
move for . new trial, but on intimation
from the state attorney that the new
trial would bs one for murder in the
6rst degree, this proposition was
dropped.
BATHS was sentenced to 10 years in
State prison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
Sixth District Court.

In the Sixth District Court this morn
ing Julia Grovenir was adiudged insane
and was ordered committed to the State
asylum. Mrs. Grovenir is the mother of
Cemetery, who, it will be remembered,
disappeared about year ago and has not
been seen since. The disappearance Of
Stearns unsettled the woman's mind and
she has rapidly been growing worse.
Caroline Cooke, charged with assaulting
Maggie Murphy, alias Peggy Fellman,
was discharged. The woman created con-
siderable amusement when put on the
stand and kept the court in a roar of
laughter by her quaint remarks. AS she
left the court room she fairly convulsed
the judge by shouting: "Much er bliged,
yer 'annah! Pll pay yer fer yer trubble
sum day ~
Samuel Groves, Clarence Colwell and
Larned Williams, charged with selling
adulterated milk, were fined SEQ and costs
each and appealed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15

fhs Body Found at Dedham Inst Month
Recognized by . Cousin.
DEDHAM, Mass, April 15-The identi-
ty of the dead man, whose body was
found on the morning OF March I'd float
ing In Mother Brook, near the dam of the
Merchants Woolen Company, East Ded-
ham, has bean fully established.
Medical Examiner Bodgdon received a
visit from James L. Ansbro of South Ma
tick, who said that cousin of his was
missing and had not been seen since
Christmas OF last year.
He recognized the hand writing in the
small pass book taken from the dead
mans pocket az being that of Michael
Ansbro, and said that the description
was also perfect one OF the said Mi
chael.
He also said that the deceased was ma
chinist by trade, OF q wandering DISPOSE
tion, and that his headquarters were at
Central Falls, r. 1. Deceased was not q
drinking character and the cousin also
secuted the idea that Michael committed
suicide.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
Arbor Day.

Arbor Day observances at Roger Will
liams Park will he celebrated much the
same as usual this year. The exercises
will begin Mt 2:S0 o'clock in the afternoon.
The speakers have not yet been decided
upon.
The principal exercises will be around
tree which the grammar schools will
dedicate TO Prof Greene, the second SUI
perintendent of schools I'm this CITY, and
the author Of the text book OF grammar
so long used in the public schools.
The senior class Of the English depart
mint OF the. high school will dedicate
their trees 10 David w. Hoyt, the princi-
nal Of the school
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
The "Register" Re-established.

The High School boys, with commenda-
BILE enterprise. have established the old
school paper the Register, the first issue
having very recently appeared. On the
School building, the excellence Of the cut
being only forerunner of the interesting
reading matter within. The Register will
appear bi-weekly. The board oil editors is
as follows: c. A. Dexter, editor-in-chief;
S. A. Gibson, '92; w. A. Scott, '93; B. s.
ID. Martin, '93; q. +. Hicks, 'e4; G. +.
Gladding,. '94; 4. 5. Cotton, '95; II. /.
Rlanchard ,nl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
rEMPLARs COME OUT STRONGLY

TEMPLAkS COME OUT STRONGLY
They Declare Against Liquor and Every
thing Concomltant.
WORCESTER, April 15.-At the Good
Templars' convention resolutions were
adopted which pointed out the duty Of
every loyal Good Templsr to give not
only passive sympathy, but active sssis-
tance In all efforts to secure ahsoluta pro-
hibition of the accursed traffic. Every
form Of traffic, high or low, as we'll as
every species Of taxation or other COM
promises with the saloon, was denounced
as against God and humanity.
Again resolved, that we condemn un-
reservedly every political party which re-
fuses to declare firmly and unequivocally
for the prohibition OF the liquor traffic,
and to use its power and influence toward
that end.
Resolved, that we call on every preach
Or OF the Gospel to denounce without
fear the ungodly alliance in which all
whose lips ars silent In the presence OF
the great iniquity, must be held to be
participants.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
AN UNSUCCESSFUL RAID.
DIR. Parkhurst's Agents Attempt in Vain
to Make u Haul.


to Make Haul.
NEW YORK. April 15.-Twelve police Of
ficers and other officials of Dr. Park
hurst's society marched on 81 West
Twenty-eighth street about IL o'clock last
night. 1t was a raid on a supposed gam
bling place. and the alleged proprietor
was George (better known as "Dink"
Davis. The young colored man who
opened the door to the invading force at
tempted TO bar their passage. and this ef-
fort at resistance, together with the cleo
trio buZzer, which was set off as soon as
the door was opened, let the officers TO be-
lieve that they had found something.
They were disappointed. The room on
the third floor, where DR.. Parkhurst's
agent said he played roulette aud faro
three weeks ago, was bare. The parlor
floor was almost devoid OF fixtures. The
only occupants OF the place were a tall,
blonde -moustached man, a e-jacketed
wal er, the negro porter, and a negress.
Much chagrined, the Parkhurst cohorts
gave up their job.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
A Mad Dog Runs Amuck.

New YORK, April ia big Newfound-
land dog, frothing at the mouth and snap
ping at everything In sight, ran wild
through Fourteenth street yesterday
afternoon, creating panic i'm the crowded
drygoods district. Al Fourteenth street
and Fifth avenue, the dog attacked j. G..
Cavarly, OF New London, Conn.,, knocking
him down and chewing his leg viciously
IL also severely bit n small boy and a
woman. An army Of men chased the dog
and finally killed IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
Church Burn.A and Man killed.

BETHEL, VT, April 15.-The First Con.
Gregational Church and new brick vestry
were totally destroyed by fire, caused by
sdefective chimney. The church was
outside OF the hre limits and could not be
reached In time TO save IL. Loss $1,000;
no insurance. Myron Burnet, aged 81,
was killed by the falling walls OF the
yestry. He had been q member OF the
General Assembly and was very promi-
nent In town affairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
HELD UP NEAR NEW ORLEANS.
The Chicago Express was Relieved OF All
It's yaluables.


It's yaluables.
NEW ORLEANS, April 15.-The express
train from Chicago, which reaches here
tonight, was held up seventy-seven miles
miles from this city and every valuable
package was stolen. When the train had
reached a point between Amite City and
Tangipahoa man standing by the road
side sprang on the engine, scrambled to
the cab and covering the engineer with a
pistol compelled him to stop. Ten or
twelve men then emerged from the under
growth and boarded the train. The eugi-
neer then was ordered to move forward
and when the train was in motion some
of the robbers made the fireman accom-
pany them TO the express car and break
open the safe. Every package which was
believed to be valuable was taken, and
then the engineer was compelled to stop
again, The robbers jumped off the train
and disappeared in the woods. The
amount stolen is not known yet, but it is
believed to be large, as the Chicago ex-
press usually carried considerable money.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15

He Sues n. u. Mstteson for 1000 and
Gets Judgment for 81.
In the Court OF Common Pleas at East
Greenwich Yesterday the case of the Oak
land Beach Association against Edward
"A. Matteson was put on trial. Gov. elect
ID. Russell Brown as secretary of the Oak
land Beach Association was the plaintiff.
The matter in question was the posses
sion OF small building which had occu-
pied a position on the Oakland Beach
grounds for several years and which the
defendant, who claimed TO be the owner,
caused TO be removed on the night Of
Oct. 2s, 1901. The plaintiff claimed dam
ages for trespass in the sum OF O., ,000 The
jury returned verdict OF 81 for the plain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
A Father Killed hi. Child.

DEDHAM, April 15.-Tuesday afternoon,
March 1, sman named Ryan and his wife,
Annie, had words at their home on Pearl
street, Brookline. Ryan, who had been
drinking, caught up chair and threw it
et his wife. II missed her and hit his
four year old son, Timothy on the head,
frscturing the skull and resulting In his
death on March o, at the children's hos
pital, Boston. On the same day the child
died Ryan was arrested. He is being
tried for the crime.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
They Think the Damages Excessive.

William X. Graves, u brakeman on tho
New York, Providence aud Boston Rail-
road, was killed by the cars about ten
years ago and at the October term OF the
Court OF Common Pleas last year YER
dict was given the widow of the deceased
for $500. The defendants took an ap-
peal and this morning tbs case was hear d
by the full bench of the Supreme Court
on a motion for new trial on the ground
that the verdict was against the evidence,
and excessive damages. The case was
held for advisement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
THE PAWTUXET VALLEY.
NATICk.


The members Of the Neversweat Base
ball Club have had meeting and will Or
garaze shortly for the coming season. A
number of the players are already indulg-
ing in lively practice, while George Duffy,
the former captain, will probably be re-
elected.
Miss Corinne Dyer of East Hartford Is
at home spending her vacation.
James Watson OF Providence has moved
to this village and will occupy the O'Don-
nell estate, on East avenue.
The masons have been put to work for
the foundation Of the new l. which will
be built on to the north end Of the Natick
mills. Nearly all the dirt necessary for
the foundation has been excavated.
The spring term OF the public schools in
District No. 9 closed away to-day for one
weeks vacation.
Holy week is being celebrated by the
members of st. Joseph's parish, services
being held at the church every evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
RuMEORD.

A FIRE occurred in the graveyard in front
OF the schoolhouse last evening about \
o'clock. The fire was probably set by
some person.
The surveyors are at work on the
road.
Case-Oliver--In Fast Provsdence, 13th
inst. by the Rev. l.. Y. Ferris. Nathan n.
Case OF East Providence and Miss Amey
Oliver q East Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15

HANOVER, N. H., April 15.-About 30
delegates from Eastern colleges to the
Eastern intercollegiate deputation con-
ference have arrived here. Closed meet
ings, which will continue until Monday,
are being held in the new Y. M. Q. A.
building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
Dom mocrats Met at Brockton.

BRocKroN, Mass, April 15.-The Dem
scratic 18th Congressional district con-
vention was held yesterday. Hon. Ed
ward Avery OF Braintree called the con-
vention to order, and permanent organ
ixation was affected with Major Hart OF
Weymouth, chairman, James +. Morris
OF Taunton secretary. The committe on
credentials reported 124 delegates pres
emit out OF 174. Hon. Edward Avery and
William L. Douglas were elected dele
gates to the national convention. The
altcrnates were Phillip r. Brady Of Attle-
boro and DR.. Park w. Nevins OF Taunton.
Congressional committee. Herbert l..
Peck OF Taunton, Daniel Connolly of
Brockton, M. j. Daily OF Randolph.
Messrs. Avery and Douglas made speech
es stating that they were not committed
to any particular candidate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
Pledged To- Harriann.

ATLANTIC CITY. ". j., April I5.-The
Republican State Convention was in ses-
sion all night on the matter of the chair
manship. The settling of the difficulty
was finally left to a committee consisting
OF five members Of the warning factions
This morning an amicable agreement was
reached and delegates pledged 10 Harri-
son were selected. a platform, endorsing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
DR.. Hayes VIII Go TO st. Louis.

Kendall, Surgeon Charles Hayes has been
appointed by Gov. Ladd to represent the
Rhode Island militia at the meeting OF
the Association OF Surgeons OF the Ma
tional Guard Of the United States I'm Sc.
Louis. The meeting will occupy three
days, Aprilsl9, 90 and 81.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
Dead Upon the street.

tie janitress OF the building at No. 80 Dey
street, found William Gates, a Brooklyn
business man dying In front Of the house
this morning. There was a cash In his
head caused by fall The physicians did
not arrive until after Gates had died.
Heart disease was the cause.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
Democratic Factions in vermont.

B1ATTLEBoRo, VT, April l5.-The con-
test for the control OF the Democratic
state convention and choice Of chairman
of the state committee, is warming up
throughout the state. The question is
whether Mr.. Atkins shall retain the
chairmanship, or give way to Judge
and Mayor Seneca Haselton OF Burling-
ton, who will be the candidates Of the
elements In revolt against Atkins. The
caucuses are the most largely attended OF
any that either the Democrats or Repub-
licsns have ever held in the state, and
are being hotly fought for. This fight
was begun two years ago when Mr.. At
kins had only one majority on the criti-
cal ballot, and the towns that supported
him then have now elected "anti" dele
gates.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
A Valuable Horse stolen.

NoRwAI. Conn, April &c. J. Gsell,
a notorious character, broke into the burn
of Frank and Pal rick Farren, yesterday
afternoon, and stole valuable running
horse. IL is believed that Gsell shipped
the horse to an accomplice in New York.
There is no trace of his whereabouts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
Dead on His wife's Grave.

NEwRURG, n. ", April 15-Thomas J.
Way, a machinist OF this city, committed
suicide ON his wife's grave in st. Luke's
Cemetery, Fishkill, last night. His body
was found this morning, leaning against
a white marble monument ne had erected
in her memory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
Lieut.. Gov. stcnrn. Away.

Lieut.. Gov. ffrnry 4. Stcarns left Tor
New Mexico to-day to be absent for two
or three weeks He has extensive bust
ness interests there, and was called to the
territory before the election, but could
vicforv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
A BROKER "DEAD BROKE"
FRANKLIN white Of Milton Has Filed q
Petition In Insolvency.

Petition In Insolvency.
DRDHAM, Mass, April 15.-Franklin ID.
White, Milton, . broker, has filed an in
solvency petition in the Norfolk registry
at Dedham. His assets are book accounts
worth some ea5o and contingent or possi-
bic future interests, under an assignment
In trust for his family to Messrs. Rich
ardson q Brooks. His liabilities amount
to t71, ,661.07. His heaviest creditors are
r. Vexen, New York city, 1920; Fl. Z.
Weston, Boston, $1,000; Edward Brooks,
Milton, $500; William r. Silsbee, Mil
ton, $500; Manufacturers National bank,
Boston, 5000; Georgiana q. White, Mil
ton, &43, ,SS6.33.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15

being observed quite generally here to-
day. BY order OF the Board of Aldermen
all the public offices are closed. On the
City Hall the national, State and city flags
are displayed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
The Cane Cod Shin Canal.

Boston, April 15.-The committee on
harbors and public lands this afternoon
reported bill to incorporate the Cape
Cod Ship Canal Company, with capital
of q, ,000, 900. The canal Is to be built
from Buzzard's Bay to Barns table Bay
through Bourne and Sandwich.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
Clarke University Burned.

ATLANTA. Ga, April l5-Fire last night
destroyed the main building of the Clark g
University for colored students, near this
city. The loss will reach 100000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
rhc Gyp.y oneen Hnried.

NEW YORK, April i5.-The body OF An
ME Young. the gypsy queen, was inferred
in the Catholic Cemetery at Elizabeth n
this morning. simple ceremonies charac-
terized the burial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
CLEMENCE BROS.
bankrupt Sale Open Tonight

Until O'Clock. Grandest opportunity OF your life
20 get anything In Housefurnishing Goods 80 cents
on the dollar for cash only. Don't miss II. 22o
nroa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
Tho IIre Thia Morning.

Chemical Q extinguishei slight fire in
the chimney Of DR. Collins house. (
Congdon street, ut 5:5 o'clock this morn
Damage slight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
CLEMENCE BROS.


bankrupt salo Open Tonight
Until O'Clock. Grandest opportunity OF your life
10 get anything in Houscfurnlshing Goods at so
cents on the dollar for cash only. Don't miss IL.
no Broad street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
For Woman Suffrage.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 16-The bill
giving women the right to vote for all
State officers passed the Assembly to-day
by q vote of 80 to "a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15

Have You property to SELF Investors
read the News" A 1O-cent advertise men
may make n sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
CLEMENCE BROS.

Bankrupt Sale Open Tonight
Until o'clock. Grandest opportunity OF your life
20 get anything In Goods at so cents
on the dollar for cash only. Don't miss It. go
proa dafr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15

had been started in Providence that will
iemain for while. -Narrsgansett Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
WASHINGTON.

The Rev. Mr. Spears, pastor of the
Washington and Hope Methodist
Churches, was united in marriage to Miss
Alice Whipple In the Washington Metho-
dist Church last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15
RIVER POINT.


A meeting of the memb of the Base
Ball Association will be held In Clyde
block, probably on Monday evening, to
take action for the coming season. A
large number of persons have already
been admitted as members OF the associa-
tion, and, il possible, the association will
secure nothing but the best and selected
players.
The members of Alert Hose Company.
No. 2, held a business meeting In the hose
house last night, onb person being elected
TO membership.
The generous additional offer which the
NEWS will give to the Free trip contest
candidates, was the subject of much con-
sideration through the different villages
OF the valley last night.
CLYDE.
James G. Thornton aud n number of
local sportsmen attended the scrapping
match between Frazier and Falvey at the
Gladstone, Providence, last night.
Forty thousand brick have arrived at
the Clyde station via the n. T., =. a. B.
X. r., which will be used by the S. III.
Greene g. Sons Mfg. Co.. for the erection
of house for the preparation OF the indi-
go for the indigo blue colors.
PHENIx.
The boy who was caught stealing at p.
Duffy's barn has settled.
Inc memDeTS OF MCCreROr fOSJ Vt. n. II.
No. IA, will hold their regular meeting in
the G. A II. hall tonight.
The new house which Is being erected
for Robert Caswell. has been lathed and
Is now ready for the plasterers.
The preparations for the Fiskville fire
company's first grand fair have been com
pleted. The following organizations will
be present: Phenix fire company and
Phenix band, Tuesday, April 10; River
Point fire company, Thursday, April 2l
Cranston fire company and Hope band,
Saturday, April 23, while door prize
will be given away each evening.
The Rev. Father Corrigan is congratu-
lated by his many friends for tho fine and
imposing appearance the new st. Peter
and st. PauPs Church presents In the
course OF erection. =====
PONTIAC.
There are four persons dead in the viii
lage to-day.
A number of new steel rails have been
put In by Section Boss Sherman and men
between the crossing and the Pawtuxet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-15

S7.,.r.. S..,o,., r.en.... p..k.
go shares American National Bank
go shares Commercial National Bank.
10 shares First National Bank.
10 shares Merchants National Bank.
30 shares Providence Washington In
suranee Go.
Is shares Providence Telephone ca.
20 shares N. ", Prov. Boston II. n. ca
90 shares Attleboro Branch R.R. Co.
b shares Att1eboro, North Attieboro q
Wrentham Railway Co.
. shares Union National Bank, New
port.
SPENCER TRASK & CO.,
5 and Exchange Street.