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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-05
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.

NEW BEDFORD. June 5-The trial OF
lizzie Andrew Borden for the murder OF
her father, Audrew J. Borden. and her
step-mother Abbie began in New Bed
ford today.
The criminal history of New England
records no more awful tragedy than the
cruel butchery of these two aged peo-
pie. Mr.. Borden. a man OF 65 years OF
age, was one OF the wealthiest
citizens of Fall River. His
wealth was partly inherited but
by far tho larger portion of 1t was ac-
quired by frugal habits and shrewd busi-
ness methods. He was well and widely
known as one to whom fortune brought
no Joy except I'm the possession. Mrs.
Borden was his second wife and she
seems also OF uuostentatious character.
The murders occurred on Thursday.
Aug. 4, 1899, at some time between 10
aud 11:30 a. m.
Lizzie's Awful Discovery.
The first intimation that the public
received was the cry of the daughter.
Lizzie, to Bridget Sullivan. who at once
went for DIR. Bowen, the family physi-
clan. The authorities were notified, and
in less than a half-hour the news was
spread over the whole country. The
police aud detectives began to hunt for
clews. careful search OF the house
was made. The barn in the rear was
examined. Clews pointing to red-handed
men and supposed assassins were all
followed diligently TO their end. Mean
while IL was thought more because the
public demanded some result and some
arrest than because there was any evlde nee
either direct or circumstantisl the au-
thorities arrested Lizzie Borden. All
the evidence they had at the time OF the
arrest was that no one else had been
found upon whom the crime could be
fixed And during the entire prelimi-
nary hearing all The evidence produced
was only to he effect that no one else
han been seen near the Borden house at
that time.
Witness after witness was called by
the prosecution 10 show that no one was
seen near the house and the evidence
was not even clear as to that fact.
Her Testimony Confused.
L'zzie's own testimony was somewhat
confused. But perfect composure and
accurate remembrances of dates, hours,
minutes, thoughts. and the slightest
acts were not TO he expected. The pub
lie diu not expect that she should know
her every thought fron the time she
arose till she discovered her father lying
on the sofa with bis life's blood dripping
to the floor.
All of the most important testimony
of the prosecution failed. 1t wove to-
gether Lizzie's alleged sullen temper and
found in her fathers grasping selfishness
asufiicient motive for the eriBae. BY his
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THE EARTH GAVE WAY,
SENDING LUDWIG GL1ZIER DOWN
THE BLUFF At RIVERSIDE.
His Ipjuries Are Considered Fatal. as His
Chest and Head Received the Force
of the Fall-He Lived on Elbow street.

A very sad and probably fatal accident
occurred at about 6:l5 o'clock Sunday
evening on the high bluff at Riverside
overlooking the landing. While Edward
Glazier was standing on the bluff watch
ing for an approaching steamer the earth
gave way beneath him aud precipated him
a distance of twenty-five feet over the
rocks. He struck each projecting rock in
his descent, and landed anong the huge
b. ulders that outline the shore. He was
picked up unconscious. His face and
head were terribly bruised. He was car
ried to the residence of Mrs. Cole on
Washington avenue, and cared for
until the arrival of DIR. ID. Is. Coke,
who did all in his power to alleviate his
suiferings.
The unfortunate man was 81 years of
age aud in the employ of his father, John
Glazier, a barber doing business on Wey-
bosset street, next to the Arcade. He
resided with his parents on Elbow street.
At an early hour this morning the
young mau was somewhat improved, but
with slight hopes of his recovery as he is
badly injured about the chest.
Young Glaz1r remained at the colt age
of Mr.. Coles during the night and was
brought To this city this morning on tho
steamer Squantum OF the Continental
line An ambulance was at the wharf
and in IL the young man was taken to
his home on Elbow street. His condi-
tion was very serious. so serious in fact.
that some doubt OF mis- recovery Is enter
tanned.
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UNDER THE SAME ROOF.
Lizzie Borden and Bridget Sullivan Liv-
ing at tho County Jail.

SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.
New BEDFORD. June 5.-Arrested by
hostile press which demanded some SEN
sa ion, tried by "A hostile press which de.
sired its suspicious corroborated, Judged
probably guilty by hostile press which
could fihd no other clue to tre assassin :,
this is the history OF the case of the
state against l. Zze Borden as far as it
has now gone. The almost universal YER
dict foreshadowed by the press is
guilty" The far greater portion of the
public confidently expect a verdict of
mot guilty" The excitement is MS in
tense here today as IL the tragedy had
occurred yesterday. The hotel LOBBY. tho
corridors, the street corners and the
streets themselves are ii led with throng
that talks nothing else but Lizzie Borden.
or every five men four believe in her
innocence. The fifth believes her guilty,
but only one of every ten of these has
any reason for his belief. He believes il
because lie has imbibed il slowly from
the atmosphe and from his reaiing.
Tried by the Newspapers.
,aid Mr. Jennings to your correspond
ent last night, II know of no case which
has been so clearly tried by tine news :
papers as this, the only possible excep-
ton being the Graves fase."
This time it Is doubtless true that all
the papers will he constrained to get Mt
fac,s aud discuss facts ana fac,s only.
The list OF newspaper men here is large.
1t includes Joe Howard aud Julian
Ralph.
Where the Prisoner Lives.
About n half mile back OF tho court
house on Court street stands the little
Jail where Lizzie is resting tonight Her
entrance TO the house was viewed calmly
by Bridget Sullivan who Is now living
with the jail keeper Again Lizzie Bor-
deu and the one upon whose testimony
the life Of the former may depend are
under the same root.
What things Bridget must know II the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-05
Another Foot In.

II the above is correct. and we have
every reason to believe that it is, it is
evident that Colonel Honey has done 1t
again.
The constitution forbids the adjourn
ment of either house "to any other place
than that in which they may be sitting"
Colonel Honey adjourned to another
place, and even IL his prentended house
were IA legal body il would now have for
feited its right TO be further considered.
Colonel Honey has come to the belief
that there Is no efficacy in the constitu-
tion, and it is not to be wondered that he
forgets that there is such an instrument.
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INSTANTLY ELECTROCUIED.
Christopher c. Briggs the Victim Of a
Very Sad Accident.
THOUGHT POWER HOUSE ON FIRE.
Tried to Tear Down the Wire Netting and
Was Struck Dead by the Current-The
Dampness Responsible for the Fatality
Was Universally Beloved.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.

NARRAGANsETT PIER, juno 5.-The
ing many years in the pretty summer re-
sort of Narragansett Pier happened late
last night.
Christopher G. Briggs. II years old,
was instantly killed by an electric shock
at about IL o'clock in the evening. He
had been out driving in the early even
ming, and as he wi returning the horse
and carriage TO the Narraganset' stable
on Congdon street he noticed flashes or
light in the power station OF the Nara
gansett Electric Light and Power COM
pany.
believing the building to be on fire he
hurried into the stable and cried to { he
keeper that the power station was on
fire, telling him to bring a lantern.
Young Briggs then rushed out into the
night toward the power station. AS
soon as the keeper could light the lantern
he followed the younger man, and ran
in the direction OF the station.
This ne reached just in time to see
Briggs lay hold OF the wire netting that
ran up the siie OF the building, with TIE
evident intention OF tearing IL down.
Instantly struck Dead.
Almost as soon as lie touched it the
young man dropped dead from the ter
rible shoC,e ne receivei. The light sta
tion was notified and the current shut
of.
DR.. Horace Wilcox was called and he
announced that the young man had been
Instantly killed. The body was then
taken home.
1t appears that the employees Of the
company had coiled cut wire in top OF
the building. The roof aud the whole
st, ucture was wet, thus carrying the
current all through the building, and
causing the sudden flashes which attract
ed Briggs atteltion.
The wire netting was the kind ordi-
narily used for training vines, and re-
ceived the current from the building.
Christopher &. Briggs was IL years and
Q mouths old and was the son of l.. A.
Briggs. His home was with his father
at Druid Dream house on Gibson ave-
nue., near the Hazard castle. The fun
eral will take place next Wednesday
morning at IL O'clock.
The Community Greatly Shocked.
The people of the town are greatly
shocked by the sad occurrence, with
whom young Briggs was very popular.
The accident is the topic OF conversat ion
this morning, aud the general sentiment
seems to be that the death of Mr.. Briggs
was due to the criminal carelessness of
the company in placing live wires in
such position.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-05
PISTOL PRACTICE CAME HIGH.
Hattie Brown Paid for Her Recreation by
Order of the Court this Morning.

Hattie Brown Paid for Her Recreation by
Order of the Court this Morning.
Late Saturday night the neighbors in
the vicinity Of Mantoa and Steere ave-
nues were startled by pistol shot fol-
lowing the abrupt appearance from n
house OF a man aud woman.
A crowd soon collected which was only
dissipa,ed by the arrival ..of the police ho
arrested one OF the disturbing parties, n
woman who claimed the name If Hattie
Brown.
1t was found that the woman and n
man named Frank Brown had become
involved in n row Will each other abont
some money affairs, during which the
woman became enra9ed and seizing re-
volver chased the man out OF the house.
When they reached the street the
woman blazed away with the revolver,
but fortunately did not hit anyone. She
was arraiRned in the Sixth District court
this morning. charged with discharging
n revolver on public street, and was
fined s. and costs.
When searched she was founl TO DOS
sess $500 ia money aud two bank books.
She claimed TO be the wife Of New York
policeman.
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house surged and gasped in a vain en-
deavor to find some degree OF comfort o r
refre shing wind.
mo spectators are allowed today"
were the words OF Sheriff Wright this
morning, and the words were strictly
obeyed.
The grim old court house stands sur
rounded by a beautifully trimmed lawn
and shaded by tall elms whose age ante
daIes its foundation stories The tall
por. leo with it's rigid doric columns reach
ing TO the architrave extends few feet
front Of the building and Is paved with
worn fagstones. The:court house has but
two approaches, fr 'm front aud rear, AT
the entrance 10 the broad pathway lead
ing to the main door stand two police
men and
Only Those Are Allowed to Pass
who have business in the court house.
Everyone is courteous. The sheriff,
clerk, door keeper and the police realize
that their duties for the next few weeks
will be of the most exacting character.
but they greet everyone with polite
"go d day." or hearty grasp OF the
hand as occasion requires.
The reason for the rigid enforcement
of mo spectators today" is the drawing
of the jury. One hundred aud fifty men
have Eeen summoned. If they are all
present here will not be a vacant seat in
the court room. Two OF those summoned
are i'll and will not be present today.
The defense and the state have each
twenty-five peremptory challenges, aud
it is anticipated that many an hour will
pass before twelve good and unbiased
men arc found. Military duty. fire ser
vice, and hundred other excuses will be
found, besides those who have already
formed an opinion.
At IL o'clock the trial will open. At
that hour
The Accused VIII Face Her Accusers,
and the Struggle for life or death will
begin.
Beside her will stand her counsel
Andrew j. Jennings, whose promptings
will determine her choice of jurors.
1t is her duty to challenge the jurors
in person, and amid the death-like still
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death she was to become helress to n
comfortable fortune, life of luxu ry
and even comforts which were said to
have been denied her. were TO be the re-
ward for her crime. Her disagreements
with her step-mother were magnifiet
and wild rumors which alterward proved
unfounded were circulated regarding
her hatr,d OF her father. Toe record of
the family the part purchase of house
and it's transfer to Mrs. Borden by her
husband were dilated upon In the speech
OF District Attorney Knowlton.
Contradictory Government Witnesses.
Eli Bence the druggist was called TO
prove that Lizzie had purchased pruss ic
acid OF him al d his friend who tried to
corroborate the story disagreed with him
as to so many details, that Bence's eyi-
dence was practically worthless
But the great sensation of the trial
was the evidence of Professor Wool, lie
was the man TO whom had been sent the
blood-stained hatchet found in the eel
lar. lie had also the stomachs OF the un-
fortunate victims A box OF Lizzie's
clothing was sent likewise. All these
had been subjected TO microscope, chemi-
Gals and all the means and methods
known 10 science. DIR. Wood was put
upon the stand. What was the result ?
There was no blood on Lizzie's shoes I
There was no blood on her stockings I
There was no blood on her dress and
there was no human blood on the hatchet
OnIy one little spot Of blood the size OF
pinhead was found on her underskirt
That testimony left On. prose. iti m al
most without evidence. IL was rs Law
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-05

yer Jennings said. "a song OF liberty for
Lizzie Borden"
1t Was a Big Point In Her Favor.
1t added strength to the already con-
vincing testimony which Mrs. Churchill
had given. and she saw Lizzie before any
one else after the murder, namely that Liz
zie's hands. face, clothing and hair were
in perfect order, that there was no sign
of her having washed either, ana that
was within fifteen minutes after the
murder of Mr. Borden.
Then the defense began to follow up
its advantage. The prosecution had
made claims. 1t had not proven them.
Lizzie's clothes were practically free from
tell tale evidence. Let the prosecution
find some. III she bad done this fendish
deed what had become of her blood sp at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-05
BOY. who Arc Missing.

The following missing boys have been
described In full to the police: Ger e
mis- home, 1 Hewett street, since Ju
Edward Lynch, 13 years, from $40 At
wells avenue since June 3. Charles a.
Grant, u. from 5s Peace street since Juils
2. John Kelley, 10, from SO Fenncr ave.
nue. since May % Edward McHugh, 10,
from 435 Atwell's avenue, since May Is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-05

prosecution have as strong case as they
claimi How carefully she was led all
round vital questions at the hearing all
know. How little her testimony affected
the defense Is also known. Bridget Sui
livan In the last trial was the most i'm
portant witness and yet she told MOTH;
Ing. Will she tell more now? That Is
one question now being asked aud as no
one knows or will know for some days
vet
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HEADQUARTERS.
Prescott Post, No. I
DEPT. OF r. L., G. A. R.,
General order. I
No. 8. (
PROVIDENCE, n. l., June s, 1903,

General order.l
At the meeting OF Prescott Post held Friday even
Ing. June I'd, IL was voted To extend the thank
OF the Post TO the Rev. samuel McBurnay. pastor
OF the Asbury Memorial NJ Il. Church, for nt.
admirable address on Memoirs Sunday. May 2sih
and to the teachers and pupils of The public schoos
OF this city Tho tributed money and iowers Al,
this Post on Memorial Day. The following ScnoO-
contributed money: Benefit street 1874; Graham
street 81 90; Charles street, $40; Summer street
800; ring street, xl-00; Branch Avenue Grammar
school. 1890; Academy Avenue Grammar schoo
Sl1.1S, Putnam street. sass; State street, 49,;
Manton avenue. $3.50; Julian street. S2vp; kiyci
avenue, fl.72; Amherst street, 81 33 Ssson street.
100; Berlin street, So Ss; Covill street, 81. 2S.
The schools who contributed flowers were: Thayer
Street Grammar school, $50 pieces; Doyle Avenue
Grammar school and Cypress Street Grammar
school, 800 pieces; Candace Street Grammar school,
800 pieces CARPENTER street. 100 pieces; Academy
avenue, 100 pieces.
Thanks were also rendered to the teachers and
pupils OF the Branch Avenue Grammar school for
their kindly services In sin ging at the Post monu
ment. und r the direction OF Miss Martha Ii. Teel,
principal, and 70 Master John Francis Scott and
Miss Elizabeth Cooper Dawson, pupils of the school,
for the recitations so admirably rendered. by them
on that occasion. Also To Rev. Thomas 4. Doran,
Chaplain Of the Second Regiment Rhode Island
Militia. for his appropriate address at the Catholic
THos WILBUR MANCHESTER.
Attest-wM IL cHENERY. Adjutsnt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-05
LONGED FOR LUXURIES.

Thirsty Thieves Rad Two Saloons and
Secure Whisky and Cigars.
Matthew Fagan's saloon, SO Manton
aven,fe. was entered last night and sew.
eral bottles OF whisky and q lot of cigars
were stolen. The entrance was effected
by forcing open an outside door leading
into the cellar aud then forcing open a
trap door in the floor of the saloon
through which the thieves entered.
The liquor saloon owned by j. j. Sui
livaD, IL Gano street, was broken into
last night aud quantity of cigars and
several bottles of liquors were Atelep,
The police were notified
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-05
SEEN IN SMITHFIELD.
Youthful John Mckenna Had Reached
that Town on sunday.

John c. Peck, living IN Smithheld. re-
ports that boy, years of age, came to
his house yesterday and claimed that he
was lost. He stated that his name was
John McKenna and that he had been
wandering about the vicinity for several
days.
The boy is believed to be the same
John McKenna who has been reported as
missing from his home, 292 Tockwotton
street, since the early part OF last week.
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ALMANAC ron MONDAY, JuNE6
Sun RIsEs........ 4 o. Moon RISES. IL 81 Pm
fgs sTsa1H snTs or Dir:b q q FULL SEA 4 ~ ~
WASHINGTON, June 5-Forecast for New
England: Showers and probably thunder
storms; cooler, except In eastern Maine,
southeastern Massachusetts,, Rhode Island
aud connsetisqt. SsgthgsstsEg winds
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Two Tribunals Held Her.


Two Tribunals Held Her.
Nevertheless Judge Blaisdell, who has
since resigned from his position because
Of alleged improper acts. found Lizzie
probably guilty.
The grand jury held its secret session
and also found her probably guilty, and
today has begun the trial which will set.
tie finally whether a daughter could
have deliberately hacked and mutilated
her parents as the Bordens were. or
whether the government will fail to
prove its case. New developments are
expected, but the public will want much
stronger evidence than any yet produced
before il will pronounce the sentence Of
guilty on Lizzie Borden.
In the months that have elapsed since
Lizzie Borden was found probably guilty
she has been kept IN jail. at Taunton.
Her bearing during these lorg weary
weeks of waiting for the government to
move has not been that of one whose
soul is burdened into such an awful
crime The matron at the Jail, who be-
lieved when she receive the girl into her
charge that she was guilty, now declares
her innocent.
But this is not evidence. What the
government has found out during these
weeks oil waiting will now soon be known
to the world.
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THE WEATHER.

Weather for this
evening-Clear and
warm. For tomor-
row-Clear. warm.
Temperature from
Q a. M, June 4. to
o a m. June 5:
highest. 755; low
est, $40; mean, cas-
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THE CIiY OF PROVIDENCE.
CURBING OF BUTLER AVENUE.

In Board OF Aldermen. June I. 1893.
Ordered: That the abutting proprietors But
Ter avenue. from Orchard avenue to Elton sire et.
be notified 10 appear before this Board on THURS
DAY, June 30 1898. at o'clock r. NJ. that they
may be heard upon the question of setting curb
stones and paving cutters on said street.
Witness WILLIAM Il. CLARKE,
City Clerk.
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LIZZIE BORDEN ARRIVES.
The Chief Justice speaks to the Assem-
bled Talcsmen.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.

SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
NEW BEDFORD, June 6-As the hour
Of IL approached the excitement around
the court house became more and more
intense. IL had no effect upon the crowd
to know that they would not be adj
mitted nor that even the witnesses had
not been summoned to appear today.
Ore of the earliest OF the Fall River
visitors was Mrs Elizabeth "A. Stockwell
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-05
Home Again.

NEW YORK, June 5.-Jefferson Coolidge.
ex-minister to Paris, and family. arrived
hsr.y here yesterday y ..1e.ss>Bd - s'''s
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the Little Court Room.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
NEW BEDFORD, Mass, June 5.-The
opening day of Lizzie Borden's trial
dawned hot and sultry.
The rays Of the scorching sun were
dimmed only by light fog and that lay
motionless over bay and city.
Even the usual slight breeze was want
ing, and the crowd around the court
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LIZZIE BORDEN ON TRIAL.
Getting Ready to Solve the
Greatest Mystery of the Times.
TRYING TO GET A JURY.

First Work Of the Court at New Bedford in
Preparing for the Trial Of Lizzie Borden
for the Killing Of Her Father and Step
neutrality-suspicious. Not Allowed in the
Court Room, as All Space Is Needed for
the Talesmen-Scenes and Incidents.
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NO SPECTATORS TODAY,

Because the Army Of TaIesmen Will Fill
the Little Court Room.
q
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CONTINUED oS FACE 4
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II you do not sell all you think you ought
TO. why not ask the News readers 10 helo
you outS Advertise in the right way and
you'll sell goods.
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DO YOU READ BOOKS 2

II you do you ought 10 own the books you
read. Call and look at those the News al
most gives away. They are well made and
by the best authors.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-07-17
Takes the Cake"

Concerning this expression, which
has been much discussed of late. the
following from Scenery and An
tiquitics of Ireland" describing 4
dance in front of shebeen, is an in
teresting illustration: "A churn-dish
stuck into the earth supported on its
fiat end cake, which was to become
the prize of the best dancer. The
contention was carried on for loIE
time with extraordinary spirit; at
length the competitors yielded their
claims to a young man, the son of a
rich farmer in the neighborhood, who,
taking the cake, placed it gallantly in
the lap of a pretty girl, 20 whom 1
understood he was about to be mar
ried"