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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-06

nuntcr Robbed by Trsmps of Gun and
Money and Left to DIE.


Money and Left To DIE.
NEW YORK, Dec. Q. 6.--Joseph Smythe Of
Binehamton and Abraham Nelson OF
South Orange told n startling story In
Newark yesterday OF how the former was
bound hand aud foot and robbed by
tramps
Smythe. In company with Nelson, started
of. on hunting expedition 20 Mt Tabor.
While thus engaged Smythe, according to
the tale, was held up" by two tramps,
who robbed him of sls In bills, 81 80 in
change and shot gun valued at $40.
When the hunters separated they agreed
10 meet at a certain spot in the woods at
boon. But when the hour arrived Nelson
alone was at the appointed place.
After waiting patiently for Smytbe. he
decided to hunt him up. He tramped
about for several hours, and finally, in
despair, was about Co sit down and rest.
after his long hunt. when he heard means
coming from clump of bushes q short
way off
He hurried to the spot whence the sound
came, and there found Smythe lying on
the ground, disarmed, bound hand and
foot, and almost exhausted. He quickly
liberated Smythe, and after Nelson had
worked on him for almost an hour, he re-
covered sufficiently to tell his story.
Shortly after they had separated, he
said, he saw nest of gray squirrels, and,
desiring TO capture one alive, he laid aside
his gun and started to climb the tree.
He had not advanced far up the tree
when, To his surprise. he was ordered to
descend by tramp with gun in hand,
who was standing aC the foot Of the tree
with a companion. He had seen neither
or the men before, but pursuant TO their
command he dropped from the tree.
Then, realizing that resistance would be
useless, he submitted TO the robbery by
the tramps, who bound and gagged him,
and hurried away
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-06
TWsrty-0no Cities 10 Massachusetts,
Elect Officers.
AN OVERPURN UPON LICENSE.
Detailed Report OF Results In Nun icIpal
ities- Democrats win In Some and
Republicans In Others--The Storm
Aided the Democrats Greatly.

BosTpN. Dec. 6.-Political committee
men in 2l cities Of Massachusetts yester-
day put out their greatest energies to
bring out good vote for the candidates
for municipal honors under their various
standards. In such storm as ragged all
over the commonwealth it required un-
usual activity on the part Of these men to
secure anywhere near the registered vote.
The results follow:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-06
The PouLTERER.

Too heavy feedng and want Of exercise
tend TO barrenness.
Keeping fowls on hard runs or floors will
cause swollen feet or legs
Hens In confinement need 10 have egg
shell material supplied to them.
Any kind OF poultry may be improved BY
n careful selection and breeding.
Chickens VIII keep healthier IL they can
have loose ground to scratch over.
Even in winter. II the hens are expected
10 lay regularly, care must be taken not tc
let them become too fat.
The principal reason why cooked food
fattens the fowls more rapidly Is because il
Is much more easily digested
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-06
A $4,000 PURSE OFFERED.
The MetroF ole Club In This City Trying Ia
secure the Smith-O'Brien Fight.

The MetroF ole Club In This City Trying to
Secure the smith-O'Brien Fight.
The battle between Billy Smith and
Dick O'Brien will be fought at the Metro
pole club in about nine weeks.
Last evening Smith and his hacker,
Frank Dunn, met Manager John Smith Of
the Metropole club in Boston and talked
the matter over for nearly three hours.
Manager Smith said that the club
would like TO get tho fight on a percent
are plan, but as Dunn did not seem to
like the proposition, Manager Smith said
that the club was willing TO increase the
amount OF the purse to 5000.
Although the offer was not accepted, il
will be taken under consideration by
Smith and his manager.
The side wager will probably be made
as both principals insist upon il. Each
have posted 500 as forfeit, but the
money is in the hands OF different
parties.
When they get ready to sign articles
both forfeits will be placed in the hands
OF well-known sporting man of Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-06
Big Vote For License.

CHIcorEE, Mass. Dec. g. Mayor Harri,
Rep.) was defeated by Dr. Mellen Dem.
in the municipal election by 225 votes
Last year the city voted no license, but th.
vote in favor Of license this year wa.
nearly to !. The city government il
very close.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-06
A Contest Probable.

HoLYoKE. Mass, Dec. en- Fl. Whit
comb (Rep.) defeated Curran Dem for
mayor by nine votes. This is not the OFF
cial vote, and contest is probable. The
Democrats elected the rest of the ticket by
overwhelming majorities The city voted
for license
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-06
Democrats Elected Mayor.

PrrTsFiELD, Mass, Dec. 6-The Demo-
Gratis elected their candidate FOR mayor,
ex-Congressman Crosby, over the present
Republican incumbent, Jabez l.. Peck, by
plurality of l56. The Republicans have,
however, elected four out of seven alder
men and eight out of IA common council
men. The city voted for no license by 257
majority.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-06
Kendrick Re- Elected.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 6-The muni-
cipal election in this city passed off very
quietly. Kendrick Rep.) is reelected
mayor over Lsthrop (Dem.) by about 1900,
and the city government will be nearly
solidly Republican. The city voted In
favor OF license by about 200
Arizona republican., 1893-04-30
AARON GOLDBERG.

The people of Phoenix, in convention, have agreed with remarkable unanimity on Aaron Goldberg as councilman from the first ward. It is not to MT. Gold berg's discredit that for once the voice of the ring was in unison with the voice of citizens. Mir. Goldberg is a man of character and responsibility, two gar ments sadly needed by the ring.
 Mir. Goldberg is progressive citizen, whose success in his own affairs emf. nently recommend him as a proper person to administer those of the city. It is useless, under the circumstances, to ask the people to support MT. Gold berg. They could support no one else and would not if they could.
Arizona republican., 1893-04-30
,bareed that MT. Alexander represented

charged that MT. Alexander represented to them that the Southern Pacific and other wealthy corporations and persons having become convinced of the strength of Reavis' claim. had bought titles of him. On the strength of such representations. many strug- gling settler was inveigled into trestin 2 with the gigantic land fraud.
 He has also been the counsel for nearly every other swindle that has ever operated in the territory, and every corporation that has desired to attain an end by dark and devious ways has employed MT. Alexander.
 He is now chief counsel for the Phe. nix Sewer company awaiting with i'm patience his ability to permit it to fssten Itself upon the city. He was until day before yesterday secretary, and is yet, attorney for .he Phoenix Light and Power company, monoply maintained as such through the machinations of him and his associates, and which will remain one if he should be made mayor of Phoenix.
 He is counsel for the Southern Pa- cifc, whose interests conflict with those Of the city. He has opposed and em- barrassed wish all his legal ability the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix railroad, upon which so greatly depends the pros- perity of the city and the valley. In & word Mir. Alexander's entire career has been a dark shadow to the people whom he now asks to elevate him to a position in which he would be infinitely more dangerous.
 Do the people prefer Mir. Alexander rather than Mir. Cole?
Arizona republican., 1893-04-30

NEITHER Judge Alexander nor the q, sette or any of the ringsters have "a, denied that he is the chief advise, % ., the sewer company and the electri' light company whose interests are ina, now not coincident with those of tbs city. Neither has any denial been made that he has unscrupulously serve5 the Southern Pacific as against the citv nor has anyone denied that he was tbs only lawyer in southern Arizona wbo could be retained in the interest of tb. infamous land grant claimant Reavi. There has been a painful silence rs, garding all the damaging charges ad vanced against Judge Alexander.
Arizona republican., 1893-04-30

TIE RING has begun the distribution of appointivei offices. In the event of Alexander's election, if the promises of the ring are carried out, there will be at least four city recorders.
 Al any rate, four gentlemen, SO far as known, though there are no doubt more, are standing on the tip toe of ex. pectancy, and praying for the success of the ring. The ssme lsvishness has probably attended the distribution of the other appointive offices. The ring has promised the earth, has engaged in a singular sort of re-hypothecation.
Arizona republican., 1893-04-30
NOMINATED BY FORGERY,

The Gazrtte furiously wields the Ga zette'S whip from which the snapper was lost years ago and orders all Demo. crats into line. With equal propriety It might dictate the political com plexion of officers and boards of bank directors. The choice of mayor, trea- surer, marshal and councilmen is not a political, but serious business event.
 Even though party lines were closely drawn the ring candidate for mayor could not claim the support of the Democratic party.
 The leading and best Democrats at the convention which nominated Mr. Alexander declare that he was not the choice of majority of the delegates. They allege that his nomination was made by fraud, by the forgery of prox- ies, and they further allege that they have since come into possession of proof of such forgery.
 Mir. Smith, Judge Alexander's op- ponent had reason to believe and his friends were confident that he would be nominated. Five delegates were ab- sent. During the recess which suc- ceeded the temporary organization Mir. Smiths supporters were amazed to learn that the Alexander crowd was predicting success by a majority of three. The subsequent ballot showed a majority of two with one blank vote cast proving the accuracy of the rings calculation. It is said to be known that one proxy sent to Smith delegate was cast by an Alexander man. Had it been cast as intended by the absent delegate there would have been no choice.
 Evidence is also being gathered to prove that five other proxies were i'm properly cast for Judge Alexander.
 Under such circumstances the ring candidate can only claim the support of the ring.
Arizona republican., 1893-04-30
ATTEMPTED THEFT OF A PARK

ATTEMPTED THEFT OF A PARK.
 Is saman who instigates conspiracy to steal the city's property proper per son to place at the head of its affairs If not, what argument can be advanced in favor of the election of H. N. Alex ander to be mayor? The first question becomes more pointed by explanation
 Several years ago the owner ol Neahr's addition set apart two blocks in that addition as public plaza and they were so designated in & plat prop. erly recorded.
 After the death of the proprietor the unsold property in that addition was transferred to Dr. Evaus and the papers were prepared by his attorney II. N. Alexander, the ring candidate for mayor. MT. Alexander included in the transfer, blocks 16 and F when in fact such blocks were not in existence. These would have been the nun bers of the blocks included in the plaza though they were not so described in the plat.
 The appraisers however refused to place valuation upon blocks 16 and r. Dr. Evans at the instiga .ion of his attorney, Mir. Alexander, claimed this property which cost him nothing and to which he had no more valid title than to the streets and alleys of the addition. City assessors have uniform ly refused to assess this property and the city has therefore received no taxes from it. About two years ago J. L. B. Alexander acting as he alleged for Dr. Evans. built fence around the plaza. The city marshal under the instr tions of the council tore it down and com. pelled him to remove it whereupon he brought suit against the marshal and his bondsmen for damages.
 This property is now valued at $20,. 900. It belongs to the city whose right is without shadow except that thrown
Arizona republican., 1893-04-30

MIR. COLE AND MIR. ALEXANDER.
 Aside from momentous issues resting
 upon the municipal election; if the suc-
 cess of the ring ticket were followed by
 no calamity or that of the citizens'
 ticket attended by no advantage; if de- feat or election were only the punish ment or reward of unworthiness or
 merit, there would still be powerful reason why Mir. Cole should be elected.
 There is marked personal and mental difference between the candi- dates. Although having resided in the city only two years, MT. Cole has earn ed the highest respect of his townsmen. He has shown himself to be most pro- gressive citizen he has exhibited abid- ing faith in Phenix by investing heavi- ly and he has so arranged his affairs that they are inseparably connected with those of the city. He brought with him the highest commendation of his former neighbors. He has been foremost in every movement for the development of his adopted town and altogether has proved himself to be the kind of man needed at the be. ginning of g period of regener ,tion. It is unnecessary to add that he is an honest man.
 His character appears brighter in comparison with that of his opponent, whom nine men out of ten believe to be at heart foe of the city. This be- lief is based on his own conduct during a residence of nearly score of years.
 He first attained infamy as the coun- sel for J. Adison Reavis, the land grant claimant, who more than any other man. excepting, perhaps, his attorney, has depressed the country included within his alleged grant. That he failed to establish his claim is no fault of Mr. Alexander's, and that in many instances poor settlers were compelled to ac- knowledge the strength of his claim, is shame to MT. Alexander. It is said that most questionable methods were employed to dupe the settlers. It is
Arizona republican., 1893-04-30
MIR. I. M. CHRISTY,

MT. l. M. Christy, the Citizens treasurer than whom no more fitting person could have been chosen at that well advised convention is one of the most responsible gentlemen of Phoenix Since the purpose of the voters of the approaching cleo ion is to remove the affairs of the city as far as possible from the control oi rings. Mir. Christy't majority will of course be much larger than will be necessary to elect him However, the larger it is the more ere. dit it will reflect upon the voters. II will be not only recognition of his in- tegrity and fitness, but also stinging. ing rebuke to the ring.
Arizona republican., 1893-04-30

der these conditions an insult to the in telligence of the voters of Phoenix.
 Is it likely that he VI i'll receive vote aside from those cast by members o ring?
 It is not enough that he should simply fail of election. His defea, must be overwhelming; the rebuke ad ministered to the ring must be stern and paralyzing.
 Patriotic citizens will not be satisfied with majority of 100, or 200, or 800 for Cole. The count rhust show that he received every vote caIt except those ol the few intimate friends and depend. ents of the ring.
Arizona republican., 1893-04-30
PAYING FOR A DEAD HORSE,

Why the Gazette should grovel in its advocacy of the election of H. N. Alex. ander, IS not generally understood. The Gazette is commonly regarded as Dem. ocratic newspaper, while a very large majority of the Democratic party in Phenix is opposed to the ring ticket. The Gazeite's support can not, therefore, be inspired by party fealty.
 A scrap of inside history sheds light on the cause of the Gdzette's cratic course and shows it to be humiliating example of the power of J. L. B. Alexander's cinch.
 It was caught up in deal along with Joseph and several others. As self. appointed deputy president, John O. Dunbar was going to appoint governor who, in turn, would appoint member of the Hartford Banking Company ter ritorial treasurer. The appointments were, as @ matter of fact, all made, but Mir. Dunbar believed that to go to Washington and inform the general government of his action would be only an expression of proper degree of courtesy to MT. Cleveland and the in. terior department.
 To go to Washington or run news paper requires money. The Hartford Bank, the future depository of terri. torial funds had money. It was there- fore suggested to the Hartford Bank that it furnish the Gazeue with money and also put up for the expenses of Mir. Dunbar while he was notifying the president and Hoke Smith that he had obligingly relieved them of the labor of making any appointments for Arizona. The Bank could easily do this for wouldn't it have money to throw at the birds on Mir. Dunbar's return? The Bank, however, received this suggestion without enthusiasm. It had formed a habit of lending money only on collat- teral or other security. Beside it wasn't as srre about the treasurership as were Messrs. Dunbar and Zulick and other members of the Trust for the Distribution of Territorial Spells.
 Joe Alexander smiled audibly at the Banks timidity; he knew everything was properly fixed and he backed his confidence with his signature for as much money as the Gazette and Mir. Dunbar needed. It transpired that Joe, too was not without misgivings and insisted on something to show for his confidence. The entire stock of the Gazette was turned over to him as col lateral.
 The world knows the issue of that trip to Washington. This is why the Gazette is groveling in the ring. It is paying for dead "hoss."
Arizona republican., 1893-04-30

NOTWITHSTANDING the Phoenix Sewer company is afforded unprecedented op. portunities for robbery. opportunities fully enjoyed, in the very nature of things such system of robbery can not be perpetuated. Therefore, sewer stock is not worth forty cents on the dollar. The sewer ring will naturally want to stand out from under when the crash comes, and how can it do so more profit. ably than by selling the system to the city at fancy figure? What would pre-. vent this sale in case of the election of the ring ticket?
Arizona republican., 1893-04-30
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

To the Editor of THE REPUBLICAN
 The municipal election is of scarcely less importance to the people of Phoenix than the election of a congressman. Indeed, in many respects, 1t is even now important. The city is entering 6 period of growth as result of which extensive i'm provements will be made at public expense and still now exten- tensive changes as q result of granting franchises to private corporations. The question to be determined in this and every other municipal election while this work is going on is whether it shall be done fairly and honestly in the in- terests of the people or unfairly and dishonestly in the interests of rings and bosses.
 We want better streets end more of them to keep up with the growth of the town. But we want these streets open- ed and improved for the pubic con- venience and not because some con- tractor wants lucrative employment, but in making them we do not want to allow . com mbination of tricksters to have special tax bills assessed against the property owners for their benefit. We want better sewerage, better water supply, better public buildings; but we want all this for the people and not to enrich bosses, contractors, rings, etc.
 If the people do not manage their own affairs, they will certainly find them mismanaged by those who know how to profit by the inattention of the public to its own public business. The coming municipal election demands the closest attention of every voter in the city who holds or expects to hold property in it. With all such, attention to municipal affairs is simply matter of self defense of self-preservation.
 We believe that the best interests of the city will be advan ,ed by the cleo tion of Mir. Cole. gentleman who has resided long enough in the city that his record is we'll known to the people of the city. There is nothing against it. He would make safe man in the city hall, and no mistake will be made in putting him there, DEMOCRAT
Arizona republican., 1893-04-30
HE FoUoHrrHE s. F.. .P.&p.

s'. V . &
 The Gazetie has entered e weak and general denial to THE REpUBLIcAN's al- legation that the election of H. N. Al. exander, counsel for the Southern Pa cific, would be inimical to the interests of the Santa Fe, Prescott X Phoenix road and thus damaging in the highest degree to the city of Phoenix.
 It is not to be supposed that the of ficial position of such man as Alex ander would lessen hisactiyity in favor of his clients however direct might be the conflict of their interests with those of the city. It therefore remains only to be proved that he has been hereto fore hostile to the north and south road.
 The litigation which attended the Santa Fe, Prescott &,Phenix right of way through property in the western part of the city belonging to Dr. Evans, is so recent that the facts are we'll re- membered.
 Inspired by the enthusiasm which filled Phenix about the time that road wanted to come in, Dr. Evans granted & right of way through his property and executed a deed which was properly recorded. This action was taken with out the knowledge of his attorney, H. \. Alexander, who was also attorney for the Southern Pacific, competing road. The Southern Pacific attorney visited the doctor, appealed to his cu- pidity and assured him that he coult 1 recover damages for him. Suit was be- gun against the Santa Fe, Prescott X Phenix and last fall judgment was rendered the plaintiff for $400. Within two hours after the judgment was en- tered, such public spirited gentlemen ss Maj. J. w. Evans, c. B. Ming, T. K. Dalton and many others raised the amount by subscription and turned it over to the court.
 A humorous phase of this incident is that this sum was exhausted in the pay ment of the fee of the Southern Pacifi c attorney and certain court costs, SO that after all, Doctor Evans original intention of granting right of way gratis was carried out.
 He was, after all, a gainer as the incl. dent led to break with his attorney.
 In the light of this transaction, will the Gazette, or any member of the ring, unblushingly deny that H. N. Alexan. der is an obstructionist?
 The assertion of THE REPUBLICAN that his election would be a blow at the North and South road, is also fully es. tablished and his ability and willingness to embarrass the enterprise is fully shown.
Arizona republican., 1893-04-30
THOMAS MOLLOY.

Thomas Molloy is part of the sym metry of the Citizens tic t. He is g sterling young man whose habits ard training and principles particularly fl, him for the responsible office of city marshal. His acquaintance formed during several years service in the ca. pacity of deputy sheriff and deputy United States marshal, will be valuable to him in the situation he will occupy on and after next Tuesday night. The boys are rallying around Tom Molloy.