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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27

n Terrible Tragedy Enacted Mt the Home
of Vermont Man.

Oh vermont oluus
BURLINGTON. VT, Dec. 27.-Willinm IL.
Whitman OF Winooski, a manufacturing
suburb of this city, shot and killed his
wife severely and probably fatally
wounded hlstwo boys, agsd l3 and Is. rc-
spcctively, at 8 o'clock last night, and
then going upstairs shot himself, dying
instantly.
Whitman Is said to be- of incorporate
habits on account OF which his wife re-
fused to live with him, and recently OBJ
tanned o divorce. When he called mt the
say goodbye to their children, of whom
there were six. On being admitted for
this purpose, he Mt once began TO quarrel
with his wife.
1t seems that whi.snnn's mother, who
is very wealthy. died recently, leaving all
her property 90 others, the will going intc
effect yesterday, and IL was over this mat.
ter that ho quarrelled with his wife.
Words led 20 blows and scufflj cnsued,
during which tho lamp was upset. aud thu
houss caught ere. Before much damage
was done, the flames were extinguishod,
but the quarrel was resumed.
To prevent their mother from further
injury, the boys interfcrcd, whercupon the
enraged father drew pistol which had
been concealed, and fred first nt one boy
and then at the ether, the shots taking cf.
feet in tho head OF each. Then before
Mrs. Whitman could escape from tho
room, no shot her through the neck.
Tho wounded woman rushed into tho
strcck Ncighbors. alarmed by the sound
OF the shots aud by the shricks. rushed to
the scene. ono OF them b,ing just in tlnio
co catch the woman as she fell. She cx-
pircd in his arms
at that instant two moro shots rang
out. The ncighbors ran in tho house
and upstairs In n chambor they found
that Whitman had completed his bloody
work by fixing two bullets into his own
head. He lay dcnd in IA pool of blood.
The boys were at orioc removed To "a hos
pta, whcrc IL was discovered THAI The
wounds of tho elder would probably prove
fatal, but that there was possibility that
the other woald recover. and council OF
physicians was called in the hopc cf saw.
ing his life, IL not that of the other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27
BRISTOL.
Big Falling Oh in the Total Registra-
ton This Year.

Big Falling on in the Total Registra-
ton This Year.
Registration Is progressing slowly COM
pared with the same time last year. there
being but 440. December 26, last year there
was $50.
The Congregational Church held n
Christmas festival in Memorial Chapel on
Wednesday evening. Many presents were
given to the scholars and a pleasant time
was enjoyed.
Meetings of the town council, school
committee and town treasurer were held
last evening and the matter OF making ar
rangements OF receiving more funds from
the town treasurer was discussed. The
town treasurer very clearly explained how
he was placed and deemed II advisable to
call town meeting, which was 30 voted.
The requisite number signed q petition
for call. The meeting will be held SAT-
urday afternoon, Jan. b, at z O'Clock.
The annual Christmas festival OF Saint
NJ Michaei Episcopal Church Sunday school
was held last evening, with large atten-
dance, IN the Town Hall.
The First Baptist Church Sunday School
held their Christmas festival last evening
in the vestry Of the church. A Christmas
tree was loaded with presents.
Mr.. James Barnett, commercial trav-
e:cr from Boston, w no visits here monthly,
met with a serious accident this morning.
He slipped upon the sidewalk. lnjuring
his right kneecap and bruisipg himself
quite severely. lie MS conveyed to the
railroad station and returned TO Boston.
The largest and best selected stock OF
holiday goods, books CHRISTMAS cards,
handkerchiefs, linens, gloves, neckwcar,
umbrellas, aprons in town.
w. +. PETERS & Co., 100 Hope street.
A. +. Nerone went 10 Boston last week
and purchased the largest and nobbiest
line of holiday slippers ever offered to the
Bristol trade. Providence won't be In 1t
as to price.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27

BosroN, Dec. 27.--Postoffice Inspector
George Il. Thomas died ut his home, 80
Adams street, Charlestown, early this
morning after an illness OF only a few
days with pneumonia. He mad been con-
nected with the postoffice inspectors Office
at the Federal building for 20 years, and
had the reputation OF being one OF the
most efficient officers connected with the
inspectors Office in the United States.
His age was about 55 years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27
QUIET AT BRITISH HONDURAS.
The Riots are Practically Over and the
Labor Trouble Abatcd.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 27.-Latest advices
from British Honduras state that the
riots There are at an end. The blue
jackets guard the town and the
shore force confines the restless la
borers to meetings OF protest. Fourteen
rioters are in prison, and although
Bishop Pietro interceded for them the
Government refused to release them. In
the meantime the Government council
has reduced duties on food products and
tobacco and that will probably enable tho
Mahogany men to raise labor rates and
ease the disturbed situation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.
Applicants for Pcstofllce Pcs tiops to
be Heard February 3.

Charles M. Young, secretary of the
United States Board OF Examiners, has
issued the official annouhc,nI, III that a
con psttive examination of applicants
Tor positions in the classified postal
service will occur on kebrusry
o, 1856, at the Providence post
Cffice. The examination is To be con-
Quoted under the rules of the United
States civil service commission, and ap-
plications TO take IL must be filed at least
70 days before the appointed day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27
Received by the King of Italy.

ROME, Dec. 27.-Ambassador Wayne
Macveagh's official reception, which had
been deferred until the kings return
20 Rome. was held last evening. All tho
diplomatists, high government and court
officials aud cabinet ministers were pres.
ent. The queens master of ceremonies
presented the ladies tO Mts MacVeagl.
1hc splendid rooms Of the piomblno pal.
ace were decorated with flowers and illu
minated with electric uRhta
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27
MARINE REPORT.

The List Of Arrivals and Departures OF
Vessels at rhis Port.
ioKT or PROVIDENCE. Dec. q.
STEAMERs- City of Newport. Kelley, New
port: Mount Hope, ConDor. Fail River.
Tues -iielpenhausen. kA Packer, Harold.
EAKGEs FAIRY Bell. Graham's Polly, Con-
dor, Hopatcong, III Vansan!ord, Vastly, / 4
burden, Brst.e. banter, Tobacco, II l. Wy
man, Cactus. IrOcus, Cornwall.
Note.
Owing TO the storm thu schooners 4 ii
Blake and Benjamin Poole did not sail to-
day as intended. The former will sail for
brunswick. Ga. and load for New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27

HAvERHILL, Mass, Dec. 27.-An in
vestigation of the fire which last night
damaged the Tilton block to the extent of
s2l 900 leads 10 the belief that it was of
incendisry origin. A lot OF excelsior and
some burned paper were found this FORE
noon where it had been placed between
two buildings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27

Contracts were awarded by the depart
menf oi public work today as
follows: Materials for sewer work.
principally pipet, Portland. Stone Ware
TO-, Portland, Me-; grsnile stone work.
John w. Mathewson d Son; hagstoncs,
Manchester a. Hudson. No award Was
made for bricks for which bids were adj
yertised.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27

The large awning in front OF the whole
sale produce house OF Fred Steere * Com
pnny, on Canal street, was blown down by
the storm this afternoon.
cfiicer Muldcon OF Station stopped a
pair Of runaway horses attached to one of
the Norwood Ice Company's wagons, ON
RsesrvoiS avenue, this forenoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27
DIED.

FRAsER-In this city, Dec. 20. Jane Fraser.
widow OF James G.. Fraser.
FALvEY In this city, Dec. 20. John Falvey.
aged 35 years
TIPpING-In this CITY, Dec. "A. Charles Tip
ping. aged 30 years. . months and II days.
wAsHINGToN-In this city. Dec rs. Charles
w. Washington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27
Nashua Liquor Dealers Frightened.

NASHUA, n. H., Dec. 27.-The hearing
in the case OF Jos. Labine, charged with
contempt of court, in selling liquor. was
begun in the supreme court here this
morning. The excitement is intense and
the court room is crowded. Many liquor
dealers are said to have fed the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
County OF Providence, ss.i
j, j. W. Vernon, cashier OF the above named
bank, do so'emnly swear that the above statement
Is true to the best OF my knowledge and BELIEF.
J. w. VERNON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before this 22d day
of December, 1894 GILMAN T. JoPP.
Correct-Attcst: Notary Public.
g..&. J. & TaHIi TpanHaIiirLsos directors.
GEO. NJ. SMITH,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27
The Nnshua All RInhf

AgcptW illisms OF the Providence Steam
ship Company received word this after
noon that the steamer Nashua was anch-
ored of Throgg's Neck waiting for fair
ueafher
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27
BANK sTATEMENTs.
Merchants National Bank,
go Westminster Street.
CAflIAL................ .... ....0l ,OOoOOO
SURPLUS PROFITS OvER..... SOC. 900
NEW BUSINESS INVITED.

Liberal arrangements made with DEPOSIT
tors for Interest ON Current Account or ON
Certificates OF Deposit bearing interst from
the date ofdeposit to the date of withdrawal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27

Chicago Grain Notes.

Chicago Grain Notes.
suorrD wFsoVs.,
Car Lots today-Whent, 50; corn, 3S5;
oats, SO: hogs, 5000.
Estimated tomorrow Wheat, IS; corn.
l5o; oats, co; hogs, 5000.
Heavy shipping hogs. 1896 10 a.70.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27
REPORT

REPORT
nF the condition OF the MERCHANTS ma
" Tl0NAL BANK, at Providence, In the State
OF Rhode Island, At the close OF business, Decem
Der ~, 1884:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-12-27
BRIEF LOCALS.

Officer George w. Steward reported to
Sintion for duty last evening.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
ZUNDT FOUND INNOCENT.
But New York Detectives May Yet
Make Trouble for Him.

Detective-Sergt. George V. Zundt, of
the Brooklyn Central Office squad, who
was tried before Commissioner Welles
yesterday on charge OF falling TO pay
to the Police Pension Fund 10 per cent
OF the reward which was paid by
Charles NJ. Patterson, New York mer-
chant, for the recovery of diamond
pin OF which he had been robbed was
officially declared innocent of the charge
this morning.
Zundt however is in a worse pre-
dicament than he was before. He has
testified under oath that he acted as
agent for the New York detectives
McManus and Lang, in taking the
money from Patterson. The New York
men feel very bitter against Zundt,
because he had them reduced to the
ranks. They may now come forward
and demand the $50. which. they allege,
Zundt never offered to give them, and
which he himself admits they were
entitled to receive. Should Zundt re
fuse to give 1t up, they might prefer
charges against him.
Asked whether anything further would
be done in the matter Commissioners
Welles said:
1.-The matter is now out of my hands.
am not prepared to say what might
be done II the New York detectives
preferred charges against Zundt."
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
NOMINEE BAH Y WANTED.
Brooklyn Ninth Assembly District
Democrats Can't Agree.

The greatest difficulty is being eXpe-
rienced by the delegates to the regular
Democratic Assembly Convention in the
First and Ninth Districts of Brooklyn
to select candidates, and there was a
prospect this morning that the First
District would have no nominee.
For the third time the delegates in
this district convened last night but
failed to nominate. 1t was o'clock
this morning when the Convention add
Journed. There were 100 delegates, and
It was necessary to poll tifty-one votes
ror the nomination.
There have been numerous candidates
In the field, but none of them has sue
ceeded in gaining the requisite number
loted for eigh. hours and only succeed
ed in recording thirty-seven votes for
the the leading Mng candidate. At J. o'clock
Candidates Witty and Plat, the next
nearest, only polled 10 and IL votes each.
The remaining votes We're distributed
At O'Clock it was decided to ad-
journ the Convention and meet again
this afternoon in Jefferson Hall IN
less the delegates agree on some candi-
date to-day the regulars in the First
District will be without candidate and
have to vote for either the Republican
or Shepard nominees. as this is the last
The Ninth District delegates will also
reconvene to-day. They claim to have
nominated Bernard F. Nelson.
The ''kickers'' allege that Nelson 5
nomination last night was illegal, as
there were not twenty-one delegates
present at the Convention. A notary was
about this morning trying to get afiida-
Wits from those who were present when
Nelson was nominated. These affidavits
will be placed before joint session of
the delegates to the Convention and
the members of the General Committee
who will decide whe ther Nelson is to be
the nominee.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
QUARRELLED ON THE TRAIN
Miss Starr Went on to Washington,
While StaufTer Sought Death.

Miss Lois Starr, who is mentioned In
connection with the attempted suicide of
w. e. Stauffer, has been stopping for the
past month with Mrs. Shafer, widow.
at $50 Jersey avenue, Jersey City. Her
brother. T.. C. Starr boards with Mrs.
Shafer, and she came here to visit him.
Miss Starr Is the daughter of an army
officer and lives n Ashland, o.
Stauffer has been living at $50 Ocean
avenue, and had been visiting Miss Starr
for the past two weeks. He urged her
to marry him. but she preferred to be
married at her home in Ohio. where her
family is prominent.
Yesterday afternoon Stauffer and Miss
Starr took a Pennsylvania train for
Washington. where both have friends.
They quarrelled. Stauffer got off at
Philadelphia, and going to a hotel at
tempted to kill himself. Miss Starr kept
on to Arlington. She did not know of
the attempted suicide of her lover until
she read OF 1t this morning.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
GOT BOTH THE MILLERS.
Policeman Found Them Hanging
About the Saunders Residence.

Charles and Henry Miller, who say
they live in the clearinghouse at 80
Bowery, New York, We're held in the
Lee Avenue Court, Williamsburg, to-
day on a charge of vagrancy.
While Policeman Ferguson was pass
ing Charles Saunders's residence, 212
Broadway, shortly after / o'clock this
morning, a window was opened and a
woman's voice was heard crying
Police"
AS Ferguson opened the gate to in
vestigate Charles Miller rushed into his
arms. The policeman kept Charles quiet
by showing him a revolver, and then
with his prisoner in tow pluckily
started to search around for other
burglars. He found Henry after some
time crouching against the wall of the
house. Ferguson handcuffed his two
prisoners together and then marched
them away.
Ferguson is n smaller man than either
Of his prisoners, but he has always had
the reputation of being plucky. Mrs.
Saunders says she heard the men try
ing to force her basement door, but
as it would be hard to find the men
guilty of burglary, they were charged
with vagrancy instead
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
WATCHING FOR COLONIZERS
Brooklyn Police Very Active
Around the Registry Places.

There were so many applications at
the various registry booths in Brooklyn
this morning that II was estimated that
this, the second day of registration,
would surpass last years record. The
order issued by Police Commissioner
Welles yesterday caused extra vigilance
on the part of the police captains in the
clearinghouse districts. Policemen in
citizens dress were about the streets
early watching for fraudulent registra-
ton.
There are seventy-two cheap lodging
houses IN the city, and the police have
the name and description of each of the
1855 dodgers.
Last year the greatest amount of col
onizing was done in the lodging-houses
at the foot of Atlantic avenue and on
lower Fulton street. Special attention
was paid to those who registered In these
districts this morning.
The registration for the second day
last year was 52,972. The total for the
four days was 17S92S
The first day this year there were
1907 voters registered. against G., 26i
last year, and 1t is estimated that by to-
night the number will be increased pro-
portionately over last year.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
BLAUTH GONE AGAIN.
Retired Butcher Missing the Third
Time in Three Months.

Adam Blauth, sixty years old, Of 1886
Bushwick avenue. Brooklyn, has disap-
peared from his home for the third time
within the past three months. AS a
butcher he amassed a comfortable for
tune. Three months ago he sold all his
real property for $4,000. and disappeared
with his money.
Several weeks later he was found wan
dering around Evergreen Cemetery
where his wife Is buried. He was taken
home, but ten days later disappeared
again About a month ago Mrs. Elgen. of
"a Morton street this city, found him in
Mis-, Elgen had once been engaged To-
Blauth. and when she saw him in such a
plight she pitied him and took him back
to his four children, who had nearly
gone distracted over his disappearance.
Now Blauth has again left his home
and his children are afraid that he has
committed suicide for grief over the loss
OF his fortune.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
WEPT WHILE ON THE STAND.
Charles Durand Accused Capt.
Hall of Unprovoked Murder.
Said His Brother Was Shot without
Cause.

LONG ISLAND CITY. L. l., oct. H.
The trial OF Capt. Parker J. Hall, OF the
three-masted schooner Robert p King.
OF Kingston, Me. for the murder OF
Frank Durand. Portuguese sailor on
the schooner last Summer while the ship
lay In Flushing Bay. off College Point
was resumed here to-day before Judge
Cullen and a jury.
Charles Durand. a brother OF the MUIR
dered man, and also sailor on the
schooner. resumed the witness stand
Yesterday the District-Attorncy offered
in evidence the ante-mortem statement
of Durand, in which Hall was accused
Of shooting him without provoca ton
The admitting of this statement as evil
uence was objected to by eX-Judge Wei
.er, on the ground that Durand didn't
believe he was going to die when he
made II.
Charles Durand to-day swore that his
brother had told him that he knew he
could not live before he made the state
ment. Judge Cullen then admitted the
ante-mortem statement as evidence.
Charles said that he and his brother
were on the schooner alone, and that
Capt. Hall came on board with Miss
Jennie Hardenburg, his tiancee. The
witness and the dead man to hoist the
dory, which they did, and then, Charles
said. the Captain began to shoot at his
brother Frank and himself without any
reason. While giving his testimony
Charles cried all the time.
Capt. Hall occupied u seat behind his
counsel, Lawyer Jacob Fromme, of New
York. His mother. father and sisters
We're also in court. as well as several
persons from Massachusetts. who Will
testify for Hall.
After Charles Durand had finished his
testimony the peoples case rested. and
Lawyer Fromme opened for the defense.
acted in self-defense, and was com
PEELED to shoot at the men. as they
threatened him.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
FOUGHT FOR A DUDES SMILE
Two Widows and u Beer-Cnn Mixed
Up at u street Corner.

Mrs. Mary Sullivan, white, and Minnie
Ives, colored, were brought into the
Gates Avenue. Brooklyn, Police Court
this morning by Court officer Tom Tracy,
who charged them with fighting on the
corner OF Bergen street and Science
lady avenue. Before the bench one of
the little romances of Crow Hill was
developed.
William Harris, colored, is the Berry
Wall of Crow HILL He is by far the
king of the dudes in that district, accord
ing to reports. Chief among his many
admirers are the two prisoners, both
widows.
This mornino as Harris was standing
on the corner, Minnie Ives came along
with a can OF beer. and invited him to
walk home with her and take a social
glass. Mary Sullivan happened to see
this occurrence.
She rushed out, and in another minute
Mary, Minnie and beer can were hope
lessly mixed, while Harris stood by and
cheered them on.
The fight was at it's height when Po-
liceman Quigley brought 1t to an end by
arresting both women. Justice Quigley
sent them to Jail for ten days.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-17
JERSEY.
TO KILL HIS ACCUSER.
Mead Frantic on Seeing the Mau
Who Made Charges.
Held a Prisoner Eighteen Days
Through Alleged Perjury.
Released When tho Charges Against
Him Were Proved False.


CKENSACK. n. j.. Oct. lI-Frank
Mead. of Hillsdale, n. j., the executor
of the estate of Mary Ann Butler, of
New York, who was arrested here and
held pending reauistion papers, on
charges of mlsapproprlating the funds
of the estate, was released from the
Hackensack Jail to-day. The charges
against him were found to be abso-
lutely false.
The warrant for Mead's arrest was
issued by Police Justice Hogan, of New
York, eighteen days ago, and the man.
who is well known and respected here.
has been in prison ever since. The
direct charge was that of using Sl2.5Op
of the estate to pay his own debts.
His accuser was Caroline Post, one OF
the heirs.
She received her Information concern
ing the alleged frauds, II is said, from
Arthur Hiscock, detective. who lives
at Hillside. and she at once sought Police
Inspector Mclaughlin, of New York.
who brought about the arrest.
Mead protested his innocence all along.
and his lawyer, George IL. Bruce. OF
Park Row. New York, was here yester-
day asking hearing for his client.
next by Justice Van Nalen.
This morning. however, the following
telegram was received from Inspector
Mclaughlin:
our District Attorney refuses to
send for Frank Mead. Please discharge
him"
Justice Van Nalen at once served the
discharge papers on Sherin Bogert, ana
Mead was released.
Before the telegram was received
Hiscock called at the Sheriff's office TO
see Mead and tell him he was doing all
in his power to secure his release.
Mead got furious on seeing him, and
he was with difficulty restrained from
jumping at him. He said he would like
to tear Hiscock limb from limb, and
demanded to face his acCusers.
He will now sue Hisc1ck for false
arrest and perjury.