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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-19
THE JUDGE SU|C|DED.
c. 2. Thompson Of Gloucester
Took His Own Life Today.
HAD BEEN ILL A LONG TIME.
His Family Refuse to Give Out Any
Information Whatever - He Shot
Himself I'm the Head-Sketch of His
Career.


GLOUCESTER, Mass, Jan. 19.-Judge
Charles p. Thompson committed suicide
this morning by shooting himself in the
head. He was in his library at the time.
The deed was committed at 10;15.
His family refuses to talk to reporters, but
q neighbor who was called in verified the
report. He had been i'll for over two
months.
Charles p. Thompson, son OF Frederick
M. and Susanna (Cheeseman) Thompson,
was born In Braintree, Norfolk County,
July 80, 1927. He was lineal
descendant of John Thompson,
who came from England and
landed In Plymouth in 1721 or 1723. He
received his early education in the public
schools and in the Hollis institute,
located in his native town. He studied
in the Office OF Hon. Benjamin II.
HalIett, Boston, a prominent lawyer
at that time and United States district
attorney. Mr.. Thompson was admitted
to the bar in Suffolk county in 1854, re-
mained In Mr.. Hallett's Office until 1857
and served as second assistant to the
United States district attorney.
In 1885, he was appointed by Governor
Robinson as justice OF the supreme court.
Politically, Mr.. Thompson was Demo-
crat. He served in the house OF representa-
tives in 1871 and 1872.
4 In 1874 he was elected to congress from
the Sixth district, His opponent was
Gen. Benjamin r. Butler.
In congress he was upon the committee
on. elections, and was chairman of the
ssselect committee on the recent elections
in Florida"
In 1851 he married Abbie Herrick of
Gloucester. They had two children, son
and daughter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-19
IN 0LNEYvIlLE.

Union Revival Meetings Soon to BE
Held-The News Free Bread Bureau.
THE NEWS will distribute bread free OF
charge to the needy from Weaver's
hardware store, Olneyville square tomor-
row between and m. Bread tickets
may be obtained from the pastors or COM
mittees of the various churches. Those
unable to obtain tickets from this source
may apply at the place of distribution.
The Social club held a social at the
Rough and Ready engine house last night.
A fine order of dances was enjoyed and
the event was voted a success.
Patrick Moen was unfortunate in his
thirst and came before Judge Phillips
yesterday, & and costs.
William Carter was charged this morn
ing at the Johnston police court with
violating the rules of temperance. In de-
fault of the price William will sojourn at
Crapstop.
Much sickness is reported about Olney-
vile and la grippe is almost epidemic.
The sudden changes in the weather are
doubtless the cause.
Much interest is felt in the Moody
meetings 1t Music hail. At their close a
series OF union meetings will be
held by the churches preparatory to
the visit to Olneyville OF T.. A. Davidson,
the evangelist. Mr. Davidson will be re-
membered as leading q series OF revival
meetings at Pawtucket last winter
Overseer OF the Poor White of the town
of johnson reports that the suffering con-
tinues, and each day he receives a number
OF applications for aid. The town Is doing
all it can. Amy who hear of cases OF suf-
fering should remember The NEWS free
bread offer.
An interview with representatives OF a
number trades reveals the fact that
workmen OF all trades are suffering from
the depression in business. This is especial
ly true OF carpenters, masons and build
ers who have nothing TO do, and skilled
workmen offer their services for what
will pay their board. Even the erst-while
naughty plumber is brought to level
with other mortals by the mildness of the
winter and can find no work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-19

Hon. Edwin Metcalf, one OF the most
prominent members Of the Rhode Island
bar, died at his residence, 20 Grove street,
yesterday. Three years ago Mr..
Metcalf was compelled to retire from
practice and the illness which made this
step necessary at last resulted In his death
Edwin Metcalf was born i'm this city,
August %, 1923. He was educated In
the public schools and at B.own
university, and after studying law at Har-
ward college and i'm the Office OF Charles f.
Tillinghast and Charles s. Bradley, he was
admitted TO the bar In 1914.
During the Dorr war Mr.. Metcalf was
sergeant OF the First ward company and
on the breaking out OF the civil war he
went to the front az major OF the Third
Rhode Island regiment, heavy artillery.
Often during the long contest his services
were demanded on the most import
ant commissions and courtmartials.
At the close OF the war he resumed his
law practice and s'nce that time he has
held many positions in the house
of representatives and the senate. In
1856 he was elected as attorney general on
the prohibitory ticket.
Mr.. Metcalf was an influential member
OF the Pilgrim Congregational church, and
has held many Offices In the grand army,
a society in which he has taken the great
est interest. lie leaves one daughter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-19
BRISTOL NEWS.
j. Ii. Mincher Gets Sad News from His
Injured Son.


The board Of managers of the Soldiers
Home held a business meeting here on
Thursday, the following members being
present: Messrs. Cranston, Gray, Luther,
Mcmahon, Getchell, and Chase.
Mr.. j. Il. Mincher received communica-
tions last evening from Saint Mary's hos
pital in Hoboken that his son Charles,
who was injured Monday morning last
upon the train at tho Hackensack bridge,
was gradually sinking, with slight hopes
OF his recovery. He took the 6:l0 y. m.
train last evening for New York.
The lectur, and entertainment given
under the auspices OF the Epworth league
on Thursday evening, at the nhaI
was very interesting and wns listened 10
by very appreciative audience.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cole are visiting
friends in Rochester, ". Y.
A gentleman from New York city will
lead TO the altar on Tuesday evening one
OF Bristol's bellies. They will reside I'm
Brooklyn, n. Y.
Arrived I'm town Thursday afternoon,
Mr.. Daniel II. Case of Washington, ID. c.
lie is the guest Of Mrs. Alexander Perry.
Mr.. William y. Thompson from Boston
and Mr.. Manning of Providence.
The whist party given "Wednesday
afternoon by Mrs. DIR. Daniel j. Neylan
at her residence on Hope street was a very
pleasant gathering, there being many
friends from abroad present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-19
THE FINANCIAL NEWS.
Charles Parsons Is willing to Be
New EngIand's Receiver.
Willard Evidently Pulled Searles of the
Sugar Trust into N. P.-President
Cable Thinks Turn Has Come.
Special 10 The Neus.

IL Special 10 The Ncws
NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-London market
shows very little change, with prices
about II lower. 1t Is stated that Charles
| Parsons will accept the receivership OF
New England il appointed. There was
"a foolish rumor uptown last
might that an injunction was to be asked
for against Chicago Gas issuing bonds to
take up script dividend declared four
months ago. There is no chance OF the
government bond issue being defeated.
| Purchases are advised on weak spots.
President Cable is Optimistic.
President Cable of Rock Island says,
| "My opinion is that we are on the eve OF
an improvement in the West and that
! railroads have seen the worst conditions.
Rock Island will show for the year
about the same as the previous one"
The pressure was noticed at the open
ing market to sell stocks. A moderate
improvement is due in bonds. Europe is
not doing anything. Market extremely
dull. Traders are bearish.
Henry Winthrop Gray has been ap-
pointed receiver for Thompson Houston
Electric company Of New York.
Is a Sugar Trust Magnate.
The directors of Northern Pacific met
vest G.. lay and elected John Z. Searles jr.,
director in place of Johnston Livingston,
and the designations of G. Il. Barney and
w. l.. Bull were accepted.
The Pacific Mail earnings have begun to
improve because of an increase in the
movement of coffee. Rates are still low,
however, and will continue so until the
American Navigation company has been
removed from operations on the Pacific
coast. This is expected to take place on
May1.
1t Is expected that call loan rates will
now harden, at least per cent. through
the government bond offer.
CD. & Q's Dividend.
The next Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy quarterly dividend will be IA per
cent. unless the situation shows marked
change for the worst.
The Missouri, Kansas and Texas direc-
tors met yesterday and voted to pay in
terest on the second mortgage bonds.
This mortgage is by its pro-
visions an income mortgage until
August, 1895, and the payment
OF coupons is made contingent on the six
months excess of earnings over operations
taxes, renewals. repairs and first mort
gage interest. No coupon has been paid
since February, 1892.
The Central Real Estate Company is
paying its Twelfth quarterly dividend OF
1h per cent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-19
NELLIE MAY WRECKED.
Will Bring no More Immigrants TO This
Country From Africa.

Captain Godinho OF the schooner Nellie
May, that brought load OF emigrants to
this port from Africa about two years
ago writes to ex-Harbor Mas
Ger John II. Mcguire from Brava
Cape Verde, under date OF September 20,
saying that the schooner went ashore
near Port Prair and as he was unable
TO pay the cost OF launching here
she was sold at anchor by the order OF
John Waters of Newport who holds a
mortgage on her cor nearly her full value.
the loss OF the vessel is
due TO the management OF Captain
Coeiho who was the principal owner
eubject 10 the mortgage held by Captain
waters. The vessel was tossed
about the sea for 10 days,
and on the 10Th OF August
went ashore. In his letter he saws that
he will be In Providence some time during
the month OF March.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-19
EN-UOV. UASTON DEADs
Was One OF Massac husett's Most Hon
ored and Gifted Sons.

BY The Associated Press.
Boston, Jan. lex Governor William
CASTOR, one Of thePgreatest lawyers and
most prominent Democrats OF this state
died at his home onMarlboro street this
morning at the age of "a.
His death was due to old age and gen.
eral breaking down of the system. He was
admitted to the bar In 1874. He was mayor
OF Boston during the great fire in
1874, he was elected governor of
the state by 1000 over Talbot. Since then
he has remained q private citizen and very
successfully practiced law.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-19
sixth District Court.

In the sixth district court this morning
John Hcnnessey was fined s10 and costs
for IN assault on Alvin Sovari.
Frank Wilson for an assault on Joseph
n. Pearce, was fined sf5 and costs.
walter Green and Barner johnson for
She theft OF blanket from Y. A. -, Il
|Uoee ssntenced q. 30 dsys each at jal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-19
LEON0 SURRENDERS.
He Returned to His Home and Then
Gave Himself Up.

Antonio Leoni, the Italian who made
murderous assault on Peter Demair,
st Tooieville, yesterday, was arrested
left his home in somewhat OF
hurry yesterday, and although the
police searched carefully for him he failed
70 materialize. This morning, however,
his conscience seemed to smite him, and
be suddenly showed up at his house, 6O4
Charles street. Leono wanted TO give
himself up to the police and
station. Captain Baker chanced to be in
the ncigeborhood and heard of
Lcono's return and caught up with
him at the corner of Charles
street and Branch avenue. Leono spent
the night just outside the city line. He
viii be arraigned before Judge Cooke to-
morrow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-19
little Locals.

The quarterly meeting OF the Rhode
Island branch OF the Womenis
board OF Foreign Missions was
held at the Academy Avenue church yes
terday afternoon. Mrs. Laura Chamber
lain spoke about mission work In Turkey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-19
NEXT WEEK
Decision In New England Receiver
ship to Be Rendered Then.
Judge Wallace of the U. $. Court
That Eject This Morning.

ALBANY, Jan. 19.-Justice Wallace, of
the United States court said this morning
that the decision in the New York and
New England receivership would be given
out in New York city the middle Of next
week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-19
GEORGE w. CHrLDs BETTER.
The Good News That Comes From
His Bedside Today.

PHILADyLFHIA, Jan. l9.--The condition
pf George w. Childs, who was seized with
vertigo yesterday afternoon was reported
- favorable this morning. His physician
said, however, he is still vety sick man.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-19

~ The Associated Press.
The Providence polo team was de-
leated BY the Boston boys at the
Hub last evening. The game was hotly
contested, the score standing to4.
The evening world., 1894-04-16
SUGAR AGAIN 4 FEATURE.
More Sold in Two Hours than All
Other Stocks Combined.
Chicago Gas Rises on News from
Washington.

AT the Stock Exchanre IL was all
SUGAR again this morning. The re-
m.inder NJ the ,Ist wa. almost ufe,ess
.. ~ :" . 80"
with merely fractional fluctuations. The
bull pool recently formed in Sugar took
e.. - - 80 $1,000. A.. -.
no'd with VIM aho aoVs"eeu inc pt'ee
. Ia to 30 IA on fairly large Transaction
- -. A.. $1,000.
tefnpia'e H"A'ns pup"e 'he sAn
Of the past years operations Of the
Tr,,ct and that the shox,nr will .be n
rus anu '"A' '"e ''"s W" =
good one.
Northern Pacific preferred was notice.
ably weak. and declined from 20 IS to
~ l-S. The selling was based on the
The evening world., 1894-04-16
ERY REDUCES HIS STAFF.
Ivioes of Thirteen Vaooinators
Brooklyn Dispensed With.
liz Two New Cases Of small-Pox
To-Day.

Health Commissioner Emery, OF
rooklyn. to-day began reducing his
ar of special vaccinators by dismiss
r Drs. Edwards. Harrigan, Heath.
eonard, Marshall, Mcnamara. Radloff,
richardson, Schroeder. Sullivan, Win
kr. Kelvin and Dixon.
rhe thirteen physicians whose services
ere dispensed with were employed to
Sccinate the children in the public
hools. Now that that work Is finished
ere is no further need of their SER
ces.. Commissioner Emery still re-
ms over one hundred vaccinators on
stan, and they will be kept busy
some days to come.
y.While I do not say that we have
Foken the EPIDEMIC" said the Commits
oner to-day: I'VE have. to use a West.
fnt.s expression gotten on the back
To-day the order went into effect,
|hich excludes all pupils from the school
ho do not possess a certificate from
he Health Department showing that
ley have been vaccinated. On Monday,
b attendance a. thirteen schools, where
who we're absent when the
Health doctors visited their school may
|e v~accinated.
Only two cases Of smallpox were re-
lprted to-day. Theodore Buck. aged
\rec, Of 37s Leonard street, was removed
= the hospital.
Alfred Fawcstt, aged two, of 6S Schaef-
street, was quarantined at home.
Plnce yesterday. morning n patient
d in the pest-house. and six others
lowered and were discharged.
The evening world., 1894-04-16
HIS Body Not Yet Identified.

q oody OF an unknown man found dead at Bush
- s'ehas and Cornelia street, brooklyn. early
""aAy morning. has not yet been Identified.
s.osmAn Baum found the body. which had q
a'et IN the head and q revolver beside It. Coro-
.'samsr was certain 1t was a case OF suicide.
eera man was about nifty years old. I'VE feet
inches In height, dark complexion and hair
mousAche and imperial. slightly streaked
: s"y' He had on q dark overcoat and frock
slsy trousers and brown derby hat. In his
kss were found some violin strings. a bunch
III" = nickel. q pocket handkerchief with the
san,, D.. In red. and q card OF Or. Ray,
prnn second and Hooper streets. Brooklyn.
ray says he does not know who the man
The evening world., 1894-04-16
NEW JERSEY.
EVERY Highway GUARDED.
Armed Men Searching for the
Haokensaok Jail Breakers.
Dukers R~esentenced, Makes Another
Effort to Escape.

HACKENsACK, N. j.. April 1.-two
deputy sheriffs are securing the sur
rounding country for August Gadaka
and Morris Stephens. the two prisoners
who escaped from the Jail yesterday
morning. The police OF all cities within
. large radius have been notified to
look out for the f%usitives.
After swimming the H~ackensack
River the men went in the direction Of
Enslewood. About hundred armed
men are searching that locality. and
S sysrs el snd for 'e ies |: s 70 5ssst' City
Sherif Bogart.. who wa severely beat
en- by the escaping prisoners. wao able
ssys! get i he with saf tss .id from Sf 4 cal. ..y. 70,
bruises, but his injuries are not serious.
Gadake and Stephens had been oen-
fenced for robbery, and the three pris-
Gnerf Prison Msos 70 to ndSs p tc .s sawsn , 20 mrso Of
from four to eight years. The main
struggle took place In the Sheriff's Of
nee and SOM of the furniture wa
The Sheriff was so thoroughly sur
prised when he was attacked that he
did not have time to use his revolver.
Henry Dukers, the negro horse th'"r
wso t rsean to escape Wv Win sr ,ns ether - e 10.
courtroom to-day handcufed to al ON
Ger. He was arraigned before Judge Var
'Valen on the charge Of attempting to
He was sentenced. % that he will nov
have to serve fifteen years In State
While being taken from the court.
house to the jail the negro made 2 dss'
He pulled the oficer about In q lively
manner.
The evening world., 1894-04-16
PUNISHED WITH HIGHER PAY.
Rev. Mr.. Peroy's Congregation
Acts Upon Secret Charges.
An Anonymous Circular Accused
Him Of Grave OfYenses.

1t pays sometimes to be the object OF
an anonymous attack. Rev. c. L. Percy.
pastor Of the First Baptist Church OF
Matawan. N. j.. thinks 30. any way. Cir
cuiars nave been scattered around town
lately accusing him of sundry grave Of
lenses. The deacons Of the church got
together. discussed the charges made and
decided - punish their pastor by In
creasinS his salary. Then Presbyteriana
and E~piscopalians In the town concluded
to take . hand In the matter. They con-
cluded that Rev. Mr.. Percy had not been
dealt with severely enough. and agreed
to make . further Increase In his salary
and stand the expense themselves.
Rev. Mr.. Percy has been pastor of the
First Baptist Church for I'VE years. and
10 very popular with his iock. He has
recently taken . father active part In
politics. particularly In the election of
James A. Bradley to the State Senate.
His activity In politics. Il is said. has
brought him into disfavor with the ''po-
litical ring OF the town.
The circular sent to the members Of
M pnt, RsTcE Kim ss~nFr es i.Sss Gus "i;h HIM ".s q
heeiers. He 10 also accused Of playing
bers Of his hock stood BY and made side
bets on he Game.
The circular IL signed "A Lover OF
Peace" and the writer expresses the
opinion that che welfare Of the church
demands that there be q change In
pastsrs.
The writer Of the circular has not YET
been discovered. but q man prominent
in the politics Of the county 10 sus-
pected.
Rev. Mr.. Percy admits playing domin,
oea. but denies that there was my bet
ting on the game by onlookers.
The evening world., 1894-04-16
SUSPECT POLITICAL FOES.
Friends of Shields Say His Hotel
Was Set on Fire.

BATH BEACH. L. l., April 16-The
burning of the famous Avon Beach Hotel
at his place on Saturday is being In
~vestigated by tho police and. the Fire
to what has been accomplished.
George Shields. who was the proprietor
of the hotel. had It insured for only .
will not rebuild the hotel at present.
Shields's loss is about $4,000. He has
never held a political position IN the
town of New Utrecht. but has always
town. He was one Of the leaders In the
reform movement which led to the de-
feat Of the Furgueson party.
the hotel was set on fire Tor the purpose
OF preventing the holding Of q dinner
and celebration in the Avon Beach Hotel
Saturday night In honor OF the political
victory OF the anti-Furgueson party.
The evening world., 1894-04-16
PAYS ALL HER SONS BILLS.
Sarah Bernharat's Scheme for Pro
viding for Her Family.

Sarah Bernharats Scheme for Pro-
viding for Her Family.
Sarah Bernhard. a. every me knows.
Ia Q spendthrift. and has moi kent ans
penny Of the millions which she has
earned In her marvellous career. Tor
does h spare anything. now; the fact
10. she cannot do 20. The other day
writss . Paris correspondent IN IN ex.
room Communicating with the dining.
Q In her hotel in the Boulevard. RI
which. t9 say b truth. va very
devil Of . granddaughter.'' aaid SAr,h.
with. q sort Of boastinG smile. You
hear! am q granimothsr. though !
S SS. not . 'G s1e.t y; ''A' A 4 a%ssro .ss live :De Via
your" I asked.
her meals with her oar.nts. and / have
entire charge Of her-of them ALL" sho
went IN. laughing. because. you see.
my money must TO-" ana she raised her
long thin hands againnt the light to
show me that y sash Of her tap,
pass through those when / st y. me
his family; therefore, I have arranged
things In this way. Maurice's wife.
rrincess ~Jablonovska, has brought, him
10000 francs . year. aTi will not have
them touch this income. but Il must ae-
eumulsts and multiply f9r them to md
word" she said. sSi ling: ."tln then I
defrsy all their exosnaes and haya their
bills ysnt to me. This 10 SO much saved
out Of the nre."
The evening world., 1894-04-16
TO OPERATE LEASED LINES
Receiver Plat, of the New York
and Northern, FILES q Report.

Thomas C. Plat. as receiver for the
New York and New England Railroad.
has filed in the United States Circuit
Court a report made by T. H. Went
worth, Al expert. who examined the &C.
counts OF the Company's LEASED lines to
ascertain the cost OF operating them and
the profits or losses.
After a conference with General Man.
ager Odell, Mr.. Platt says that he and
Marsden T. Perry. the other receiver,
believe II to be to the best interests OF
he Company to continue to pay the rent
ais on the leased lines.
The e.Tnin n md End , cost Of operation q
lows: Providence and Springfield, total
earnings. SS2. 80; expenses, f1b,sT
Woonsocket and PascoaE, earnings, &4,-
100; expenses, &+5. lsl; Milford and Provi-
dence. earnings. $116. 7s6; expenses. A2,
tt6; Meriden n Waterbury. earnings,
Nl0.b4z: expenses, 80. ~; Rhode Island
and Massachusetts,. earnings, 81. SIC; ex-
penses. $4s,05l.
The evening world., 1894-04-16
sCHL0sS & co.'s STOCK SOLD
w. e. woIn & Co. Buy the Lot at .
Great Sacrifice.

w. f. Wolff & Co., retail clothiefA
hatters and furnishers. at 1874 Broadway.
have purchased the entire stock of boys
clothing from the assignee Of n. ].
Schloss & Co., amounting in all to
$3.50, 900.
The stock was sold at about 80 cents
on the dollar OF the %assignee's inventory
price. and Mr.. Wolff. the head of the
young firm. says he proposes to sell
these goods at but a slight advance on
the purchase price, as he wishes to real
ize upon the stock at once.
This new firm anticipates that II will
undoubtedly leap into prominence never
result OF this master stroke. The Schloss
stock occupies two floors of the FIRMS
building, which is 35x200 feet in size.
Fifty extra salesmtn rave been en-
gagged to wait upon the crowds which
will undoubtedly visit the store at the
beginning OF the great sale to-day.
Mr.. Wolf feels that when the people OF
New York and vicinity, who are excellent
judges OF values, come TO his store and
see the ridiculously low prices at which
the clothirg is marked. they will not
only buy largely. but will see hat their
friends are aware OF - great bargains
to be had with this ent> rprising firm. Tho
reputation Of this new and wealthy
house for honorable dealing is unsur-
passed, and by straightforward dealings
u hopes to hold the customers II will get
by this important purchase. -