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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
NEWPORT NEWS.
Trouble That Started in a No
tOriOuS "Crap" Den.
Special 10 Tho News.

NEWPORT, Dec. 1i.-In the District
Court yesterday James II. Jenk ins was
tried for an assault on Robert Meyers on
the evening of Nov. 2, he being carged
with sta pbing him in the left hip with a
knife. The trial was an interesting one,
as the trouble started in "crap" den, one
of the most unsavory resorts in the city.
1t was not a strong case but enough for
the court to hold the defendant for the
grand jury, fixing bail at $500.
Jimmy the Slater l. dead. This is the
name that James Southerland was best
known by. Thursday night he got drunk
and walked on board an old sunken scow
at the foot OF Spring wharf, probably for
a nights lodging. Ii is supposed that
the tide rose and drowned him before
he could regain consciousness. His body
will be buried in Potter's field.
Signals of distress from steam craft in
the harbor yesterday attracted much at
tenton. 1t was found that tug Aquid-
neck was adrift with scow and having
fouei her propeller with n rope was
helpless. Two Government craft came to
her assistance and towed her TO place
OF safety.
Rev. Isaac Newton Phelps, pastor of tho
First Baptist Church, will tomorrow an
nounce TO his flock that he means to
sever his connection with the church.
IL will be a surprise 10 many, but 10 those
who know the inside history Of the
church il will he no news. IL rs under
stood Mr.. Phelps will enter the Episcopal
I'M inistrN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
HAVE GONE WEST.
Providence Detectives Are Crook
Hunting in Arizona.

Early last spring a young man came to
this city from Chicago, and succeeded
in getting rid of lot OF worthless checks
ana tnen took his departure. The oetec-
tive department have been on the look
out for him that time and few
days ago received word that he was To-
Gated in small town in Arizona. Last
Wednesday evening Detectives Parker and
Cannon left Tor the town " here he Is lo-
Gated and are in hopes that they viii! find
him.
Should they succeed in getting him
they vii! make stop al Nebraska CITY,
where they will arrest young man by
the name of Edward Bashford, who is
wanted for embezz!ing less than 500
from Paul Landy. Mr.. Landy claims that
-Bax.r4srfa=tt,t,4s=st $500 ifetf4 him, but
Chief of Police Child has had Mr.. Landy's
book examined by an expert, VINO hnis
that 500 il the amount OF the deficit.
Bas hford left this city in June, 1894, and
was located about q year ago but the
amount involved was too small To warrant
sending an officer after him.
Up TO clock this afternoon the chief
had not learned whether either man had
been arrested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
NORTHENDNEWS
Mrs. Peter CaSey'S Fortunate
Escape From Serious Injury.
An Electric Car CollldeS With a CarryalI.
Brief Notes.
THE NIws BUREAU,
NORTH END, 42s BRANCH AvKSuR
Ialauhgu. CnI.Q

Atiepuene JlsA
Trolley car 231 Of the Pawtucket line
collided with carryall in which Mrs.
Peter Casey of Nassau street was riding,
early last evening on North Main street,
near Fourth street. The motorman was
William LockIey and the conductor, John
Allen. Mrs. Casey claims the gong in
charge OF the motorman was not rung
when thu ear was going along North
Main ST eet IL should have been.
Al any rate, the carryall was struck and
smashed to kindling wood, and Mrs.
Casey was thrown out and though badly
burised she managed to walk to her
home, which Is but short distance from
the scene OF the accident. The horse
was not injured, and managed TO free him
self from the broken shafts and ran
along North Main street until stopped
by Thomas Canning.
The Young Mems Athletic Club, an or
ganization OF popular young men Of this
city. held its third annual ball in Ger
man Hall, on Hassan street, last even-
ing. The party was very pleasant one
and entered with much spirit into the
occasion. There were a number OF charm
ing and becoming costumes worn by the
ladies and the earnest efforts OF those in
charge of the bali TO make il a notable
sffair were crowned with success The
grand march was gracefully led by floor
director John Il. McOsker ana Miss Lizzie
one hundred couples. At intermission
an excellent supper was served. The order
of dances was very neat one and nearly
all the prominent societies in this vicinity
were pleasantly remembered in tt dedi-
cations.
Those IN charge OF the dancing were:
General floor director, John T.. McOsker;
assistant floor director, J. +. McLaugh-
lin; chief OF aids, John +. Blessing; assis-
tsnts, Michael j. Carbon. William O'Con-
nell, Henry Il. Bailey, John II. McVeigh,
Thomas II. Egan, Thomas +. Martin,
John +. Martin, Austin Lovett, james r.
McVeigh, z. W. O'Connell, Charles
Hurley.
The committee of arrangements con-
sisted of John r. McOsker, chairman;
John Il. Blessing, secretary; Martin }.
Egan, treasurer; Matthew Mcdonnell,
Michael j. Carbon, Austin Lovett. p. w.
O'Connell, j. f. Mclaughlin, Thomas
McNiff, Thomas Martin.
One of the horses used by the mounted
police at the Second Station was taken
in charge by undertaker Barnes yester-
day. A report was circulated that the
horse that is used on the patrol wagon at
this station was dead, but fortunately this
report was not a true one, for the latter
animal is still hale and hearty and able
10 perform bis charitable work OF helping
to get "drunks" TO the station these cold
nights. This horse has teen III service
at til .sSecopd about four years and during
that time has been unable 10 work but
two days.
1t Is needless to say the steed's faithful
service is well appreciated and that its
death would be looked upon as a great
misfortune by the officers whom it has
so faithfully served.
The usual Sunday morning breakfast
for homeless persons will be served at the
Randall Square Mission tomorrow mora
ing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Yesterday tho closing exercises of the
primary division OF the James street school
were held.
Yesterday afternoon the regular session Of
the Seventh District Court was ned. The
case of Frederick suddard vs. Ernest H.
Johnston. for assault and battery. was con
iinucd in tho sum of 500.
Last evening the Christian culture class @.
the Second BAPTIST Church held n meeting.
Three lessons were combined in one, "Pis-
gnh Gideon" and Joshua"
Monday evening the first in the series OF
lectures of the Mems League of the Second
Baptist Church will 10 held. Professor j. W.
V. Rich, principal of the Messer street gram
mar school. will deliver an address.
La evening the y. W. &. 4. and Literary
Union held n supper. entertainment and sale
nt the residences of Mrs. :. =. Sprague on
Grove avenue.
At meeting OF the Kings Daughters at
the rectory last evening, an address was made
by sister Carlotta on Girls Friendly So.
cioties."
There Is greater interest IN registration
this year. as compared VII, some of the past
years az the same date. hich will be- seen by
the following figures: In 1890. l2I. 1891, lG6:
ISi2 80 ls98, 1884, 1894, l2l; 1895. lp There
will be a meeting Monday evening of the Re.
publicans in the district court room 90 look
after tho registration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
LESS SALOONS.
ChicagO'S Supply TO Be Cut Down
100.

CHICAGO. Dec. IL. "A local paper says;
Chicago brewers are tired Of being saloon
keepers, and have decided that after January
l there will be 100 less saloons in The city
than at present Those that remain must pay
a third or a half more for beer than Is beinS
paid now. In consequence OF this decision.
there IL a general alarm among sal0onkeepers
whose licenses are owned and whose rents
are paid by the brewers, and "OOO or more OK
them are wondering why viii have TO 20 tc
work The leading brewers .: tho city have
held several secret meetings of late. ut which
they practically decided to raise the price ~
bser on the lst of Januar-. Comparisons Of
receipts and expenses have shown that IN"
close competition In Chicago has been aiosing
game. and the brewers have G'c-led to re-
trench.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
PAWTUXET VALLEY.
RIVERPOINT.

The Pawtuxet Valley Wheelmen will
hold their semi-monthly meeting at their
rooms in FlRnagan's block Tuesday even
ing.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting of the Pawtuxet Valley Park
Association TO investigate the condition
of the affairs of the association neld
another meeting last evening.
The AGelphi Club will give concert in
the opera house this evening.
Mrs. Charles Fallon of Greenville is the
guest of her daughter here.
Work has been commenced on the new
bridge of the \. Y. * y. f.. railroad
over the river near the Valley Queen mill.
ANTHONY.
Rev. ID. l.. Bennett will preacn at the
Knotty Oak church and Pardon Peck ham
at the Advent chapel tomorrow.
Eugsnia Lodge. ID. of r., will hold a
private social in Odd Fellows Hall Mon
day evening.
Byron Read, who has been i'll for the
past week, is reported convaescent.
PHENIX.
Charles Brisbane of Providence visited
relatives here Yesterday.
The tax collector will make his annual
visit TO this place next Monday for the
purpose of collecting the taxes PheniX
pond is frozen solidiy, end skating is the
order of the day and evening.
APPONAUG.
The ice on Grotons pond is nearly six
inches III thickness and the ieenaeti-
pect to commence harvesting the crop
Monday morning.
l.. IL. Potter is making extended repairs
and additions TO the property which he
recently purchased on Music street.
The cove IL frozen solidly as far out as
Cedar Tree Point.
The work of setting the electric light
poles on the "new road" was completed
yesterday.
Mrs. Ella Alcock OF Paterson, n. j.,
is visiting relatives here
There wilt be sacred concert under
the direction of Rev. W. 4. Brown at
the "Plains Church, tomorrow evening.
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BRIEF LOCALS.

A can of milk was stolen from in front
of 1SS Chestnut street early this morning.
Engine extinguished chimney fire
at 1852 Westminster street late yesterday
afternoon.
The Niagara Wheelmen's Club gave
their second annual bali last night in
Temperance Hall, South Providence.
The local United States inspectors made
a satisfactory inspection OF the steamer
Robert Pettis today for the ensuing yeer
A thief went into the back entry OF
Bernard j. Padien's house, 80 Transit
street, last evening, and stole cost and
vest.
The Council committees which met to-
day were on claims, city property, educa-
tion and finance The next regular ses-
sion of the Common Council is Monday
evening.
William Barton, who lives at 157 George
street reported to Captain McGili this
morning that tools valued at 81 were
stolen from BUILDING on East avenue
Thursday night.
Lieutenant Frederick Wooley of the
10th u. ). Infantry has applied for and re-
ceived a three months leave of absence.
He is also deslrous of being relieved from
duty with the Rhode Island Militia.
There will be free supper given every
Sunday from 8 80 TO 1880 p. m. at the
Midnight Rescue Mission, 1858 South
Water street, About so men were fed at
the mission rooms last Sunday evening.
Mary Mcdonald had lot OF white
dishes and n feather bed stored in an
attic at 27S Prairie avenue, and yesterday
afternoon she went for them and they
were gone She reported her loss to Cap
tain Costine
Mr.. W. n. Gulesian. prominent
Armenian of Boston, will speak on "The
Armenian Quest ion'' i'm the Olney Street
Congregational church tomorrow even
ing at 1880 p. m. The public is cordially
invited.
All day conservation service at the Mid
night Rescue Mission, 36S South Water
street, will be held next Tuesday at 10
a. NJ. and $ q. IN. Speakers from
Boston are expected. and all Christian
workers are cordially invited.
The board Of managers OF the Roger
Williams Eye, Ear and Throat lniirmary
are receiving encouraging support from
the citizens of Providence and vicinity.
or course, many contributions are re-
uuired In carrying on this noble work.
Contributions small aud great most
thank kfuly received. The object of this
institution il to afford free treatment TO
those unable TO nay for the same. The
hours for treatment are fe;w"en 10 ana
II q. m. tuesday and Friday evenings
from S:3o TO $3.50. 30 fenner street.
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The Barnard Club.

The Barnard Club met at the Trocade-
TO at / clock this afternoon and after
dinner the meeting was called TO order by
President Nat aniel +. Davis
The principal part of the business meet
ing consisted of levying tax of 81 %
per person for the ensuing year, and the
changing cf article ~ OF the constltu-
tion SO as TO read:
1.-The annual meeting shall be held on
the second Saturday in May, and the
other meetings shall be neld on the
second Saturdays in November, January
and March, at such hour and place as
the executive committee may appoint,
or the club desire.
The following gentlemen were elected
mem bers
Professor Carl Bsrus, Brown Univer-
sity: W. l.. Snow, East Greenwich Acad-
emy; Professor George A. Williams, Ph.
d., Brown University; William II.
Powers, Pawtucket High School; X.
Colwell and Wendell A. Mowry, Gen.
u Falls High School.
The meeting concluded with an inter-
ejting article on the "Value and Limit Of
Uulitiy in Education" delivered by
Rev. William }. Tucker, ID. D., IL d.,
President of Dartmouth College.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
BRISTOL.

Mr.. Harry Clinton Pierce, n veteran in
the Second Regiment OF Rhode Island
Volunteers, entered the Massachusetts
state Soldiers Home today He made
application TO become an inmate here,
but was rejected on the grounds that he
was not resident when the Home was
erected.
Inc regular meeting Of Wampanoag
Encampment, No. 9, !. 90 L., was held
last evening. Ofiioers were nominated
for next year. The election Will take
place Thursday evening. Decembe 70.
Brigade No. z, Order OF Alfredians, also
held their regular meeting last evening
and nominated officers. The election
will take place Thursday evening, De-
Gem Der 26.
The Bristol Train OF Artillery voted to
give an entertainment in the armory to
their next monthly meeting, Thursday
evening. January 2. IL will be by home
talent. and under the direction OF Lieu
tenant Colonel Andrew -. Meiggs.
Mrs. :. l.. Colt will not forget what
has been her usual custom for years OF
feeding a large number OF poor children
ut the Bristol Hotel on Christmas day.
This year fitty will be supplied with a
turkey dinner.
A union mee,iNg will be held under
day evening at the state street. NJ. E.
Church. Miss Nichols, state secretary OF
the union, will deliver an address.
. The National India Rubber Company
Is receiving some very heavy machinery
TO be- set up IN the new calendar room.
Mr.. Dennis Ryan has q i-Neir-old colt
that he will match against any horse IN
the country to he driven to Providence
and return for any sum mentioned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
A STATESMAN'S FUNERAL.
The Remains of Allen G. Thurman Buried
Today.

COLUMBUS, o., Dec l4.-With simple. yet
most solemn and impressive ceremonies, all
that is mortal Of Allen q. Thurman, iuristi
statesman and beloved citizen, was consigned
to mother earth. The entire city felt the
loss, and all joined with tho bereaved family
in their grief. IL was the desire of the de-
ceas, that there should be but the simplest
exercises when the end came. and in accord
ance with this desire were the arrangements
for the sad ceremony Of today made The
Thurman Club, named for the "Old Roman, "
and in whose affairs the dead Senator took
the great est interest during his life time. met
at their club rooms and marched in "a body
60 the house with Governor Mckinley and the
stato officials. headed by Mayor Allen. The
postmaster. acting under permission from
Washington. had closed the Office. and all the
employees well as the other government
officials in the city attended. And in adci'
tion TO those were numerous private citizens
from every walk of life. making an immense
concourse. Probably at 10 time has there
been a more notable gathering in the city OF
Columbus on such an occasion. Rvv. J. l..
Grover who conducted the obsequies was
lifelong friend Of the deceased. and is him
self bowed under the weight OF years, having
passed his s9th birthday
The pallbearers We're: Allen G.. Thurman.
Jr., and Albert Lee Thurman, grandsons: G.
wynne. q. Jordan of Urbana grandson Of the
late Mrs. Thurman; r. &. McEldin Dun Of
Bcllcfontaine, and John q. Dun OF Columbus.
nephews. and Joseph Matthews, the faithful
colored body servant, who had been with the
judge during all Of his siege of ilness.
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DIED SUDDENLY.
Sensational Feature in an
Actress Case.
Her Lawyer Was Seized With
Fatal Sickness
And Died Before Medical Aid Could
Reach Him.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Dec. IA sensa-
tional incident occurred in connection
with the much exploited suit OF Jane
May, the actress, against the Rev. Dr.
Pullman today. Judge John B. Doug
lass, one of her lawyers, died suddenly
OF heart disease at a. IN. lie was In eX-
tellent health when he retired last
hight. He awoke with a severe pain in
ais left side, and before the physician ar
rived he was dead. Judge Douglass was
81 years old, graduated at Yale Law
School and for several years practiced
law in Duluth and Brainard, Mimi, be-
ing Judge of the Circuit ana Probate
courts there. He came to bridgeport
two years ago, lie leaves widow and
TWO children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
After the Championship.

WEBSTER CITY, Ia. Dec. H. C. p.
Christianson OF this county will attempt
to wrest the worlds championship trap
shot shooting from Fred A. Gilbert OF
Spirit Lake, during the holidays. A
challenge was issued for Gilbert yester-
cay. The match will take place at Spirit
Lake. Christianson has won many
medals and trophies at the State tourna-
mept. Gilbert was unknown as sports
man until six weeks ago, when he won
the championship at Baltimore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
RIVERSIDE.

The following list OF letters are adver-
tised at the postofiice: Mrs. Braham. Mrs.
Julia Guelia. Mrs. III. NJ. Harris, Mrs. :.
NJ. Harris, Mrs. Archibald Mitchell Mrs.
W. T.. Peck. Mrs. Potter, Mrs. William
Peck and Mrs. Tobeney; gentlemen, Fred
Mcguire, Mr. c. sherman and Mr.. Harry
Buffum.
The funeral OF Annie Chapman, the lit
tie daughter of Mir. and Mrs. George T.
Chapman, was held yesterday morning.
The service was conducted by Rev. Herbert
A. Remick. The remains were inferred at
Little Neck Cemetery.
Lat evening surprise party was held
at the residence of Mr.. J. III. Munroe on
Maple avenue. The party was held in hon
or OF his son Herbert, who celebrated his
18th birthaay About 90 friends were
present.
The school closed Yesterday FOR the
Christmas vacation.
The Riverside polo team Will play Mo-
lan's Stars OF Fox Point tonight. Next
tuesday night they will play their first
game I'm tho triangular league and the
NarrsgauseIts will be their opponents.
. Charles Adams has returned from Wis
II TO friends in Mausheld.
A repeating rife was stolen from David
Jack nj 2l3 South Main street last night.
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BELIEVED HIM GUILTY.
Suit Over Catherine Ging's Insurance
Will BE Dropped.

MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi. Dec. Ia. The ex-
pected law suit over Catherine Ging's in
surance money is not likely TO be tried.
". W. Hayward, father of Harry, and to
whom the latter assinged his claim for
tine S10, 600 insurance on Miss Ging's life,
has relinquished all claim to the money.
Miss Ging's executor, her twin sister Jn-
La, clans the money, but the company
may decide to resist payment on the
ground that policies were assigned to
Hayward. The action OF iGywlrd, Sr.,
is taken as an admission tnat the father
is convinced of his sons guilt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT.

In the Sixth District Court this morn
ing william Eldridge was fined $40 aud
costs for stealing a pair OF shoes from
Michael Corrigar.
Joseph Cooper stole coat from Julia
Meehan and he was called upon TO pay a
fine of $40 and costs.
Charles McCarty, who claims that his
home is at Fall River, was fined $40 and
press wagon driven 10y James h. Carter.
George Krishbaum was held in the sum
of $500 until Tuesday, Dec. %, TO answer
a charge of bastsrdy brought by Sarah
Cussick.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
Change In Presidency Contemplated.

NEW YoRK, Dec. li.-It is reported that
the now directory of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad have in contemplation a
change in the presidency, it being under
stood that g. +. Mayer i dcsirous Of rctir-
ing. The successor 20 Mr.. Mayer has not
let been decided upon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
Sunk by the Ice.

AMHERsTBuRG, Ont, DEC. 1.-THE steamer
Ranney, from Chicago TO Buffalo with corn,
was cut by ice in going down Detroit River
this morning. and sank just east Of the
Dummy light near the mouth. The water is
over her decks The ice is heavy. and is max
ing rapidly. Tho Rnnnoy is owned Ivy Brad.
ley Of Cleveland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
Looking After Local Money,

CINCINNATI Dec. IA special to
The Commer,i,l Gazette from Cantoo,
Ohio, says: AG the beginning OF the late
panic certain man ufacturers here and at
Msssilon issued interest-bearing scrip,
which circulated as currency among local
operatives and tradespeople.
Secret agents OF the United States treas
ury are here new looking up these with
view to placing a ten per cent. tax on Is
sues OF notes by Others than national
banks
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PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
Rose S0bbed But Her Mother Was
Calm.

PORTLAND. Ne, Dec i4.-Rose Dolley and
Mrs Ellen Dolley were arraiened here this
morning for the alleged murder of tho
formers infant child. Both pleaded not
guilty. The girl. who is the alleged principal,
was heavily veiled, and she sohbed continually
during the hearing. Her mother, who is &C.
cused Of being accessory, was calm and un-
moved A search is still going on for the body
of the child in the woods at Prde's Corner,
where 1t is said TO have boen abandoned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
Chess Tourney Begun.

ST PETERSBURG. Dec. 1i-The grand
I'm rvirirr
Messrs Lasker, Pillsbury Stcinitz and
TschiRorin took part, began here ycster-
day. the results were a. follows: Pills
bury tblackD beat T.asker In petror after
10 moves; Tschigorin tblaclD hcat ~tcinitg
n a u ga opening after ~ 3moyrs The
pinycts viii play siv-round tournament,
that Is To say, each man will play six
games with every other man.
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The Price of the Body.

ST.. JOSEPH Mo-, Dec. IA sensational
suit was filed here today in connection with
ihe grave roboing that occurred here about "A
year ago. Fannie Linsley today brought suit
for 5000 damages against the Central Medical
College for having caused the body of her
husband. Il. J. Linsley, to be removed from
his grave. and used as a subject for dissection
in tho college.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-14
Safe Blown Open.

blew open the safe in grist mill Of
Clarence X. Merrill's. in West Marches.
terVSsetween 3 and O'Clock this morn.
ing. They secured only about s10. An
old ulster used to mufIle the explosion
smouldered and set fire TO the mill, caus-
lug the break TO be discovered
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Overdose Killed Him.

GETTYSBURG, Pa, Dec. 1i.-Hcn. ed
ward Mcpherson died today from the
effects OF an O .erdose OF nux Sonica iskcr
last night by mistake. lie Wa. sn *
member OF Congress and ives clerk
the House of Representatives during seYei
rUngrVssts, besf1v~ fT0t1fug other 'nrort-
ant positions az Washington. l.s IVES In
his 65th year, and leaves WIDOW, ona
daughter and four Sons.