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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
Editor McCullagh Fell or
Jumped to Death.
Was at the Head of the st.
Louis GlObe-DemOcrat.
Was Suffering From Illness Brought
on by Campaign Work.

St.Louis, Mo-, Dec. 31.--The dead body
Of Mr.. ]. B. McCulisgh, chief editor Of
the Globe Dem ocrat was found at $3.50
o'clock this morning, lying on the stone
pavement beneath the window OF his
room at tns residence Of bis sister-in-law,
Mrs. Kate Manion on West Piue street.
4. is suppo.ed that he flung himself
from the window sometime during the
early morning. His skull was badly
cru, he'd and the body otherwise injured.
Post Dispatch extra gives the following
In regard TO the Death. Dr.C. ii. Hug hes.
his physician, said: 'Mr. McCullagh was
tired of living and killed himself. II
gave no premonition OF suicide during
his Hines, however. / saw him for
little white yesterday evening. lie said
he felt sleepy and gave me to understand
be wanted to he left alone. His brain
was affected, but his intellect was all
right. Tue late campaign undermined
lis bealtb."
TIE Post Despatch adds:
Mr.. McCullagh's illnessS came upon
him shortly after the close of the late
HepuDilS Nhtlouui CohNShtio'' ie eooH
the form OF acute asthma, complicated
with nervous depression. But Mr..
McCullsgh would not admit that he
was failing physically or meatsIIy. He
insisted on managing bis business from
his bedroom.
Mr.. Joseph b. McCullagh was born In
Ireland, and with bis brother cane to this
country In his youth. His first impor-
tant newspaper work was done In Gin
cinpsti az reporter aud correspos dent
on the Enquirer. Later he went to Chi
cago and toots the managing editorship of
the Chicago (Repu blican). He occupied
this position until shortly after the Chi
csgo fire, when he went OF ST. LOUIS and
took the editorship OF st. Louis Globe,
which was su bsequently consolidated with
the Democrat, and became the Globe
Democrat.
TIE theory of suicide is not accepted
by all of Mr., CuIlsgh's friends. 1t is
believes by many tnat he had one OF his
attacks of asthma during tho night and
in his struggle for breath he threw up the
window to obtain air and in his weak
ened condition tottcred end fell out of
the window.
No writing was found in his room ex-
planning bis act or leaving instructions
for the arrange sment of bis affairs after
death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
Amount Involved Was Half a
Million Dollars.
Shot Himself Dead In Church OF
Which He Was Treasurer.
Suicide Was One OF the Best Known
Men In the State Of Alabama.

LOUISVILLE. KY, Dec. 3l.-A special
II r,m Montgomery, Ala, says: George q.
Wilkins. vice president of the CONNER
cisl Nstionsl Bank Of Selma. which fsiled
fer a half million yesterday, committed
sui,ioe by shooting himself in the head
In the Episcopal Church at Selma st
o'clock this morning. He mad oeen vice
president of the bank and treasurer OF
ire church for 30 years and was one Of
the. best known men In tEe State.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
Stranded SchOOners Fl0ated.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Dec. 8.-The
chooner Charles ii. Sears, coal laden, which
went ashore here during the rcent gales, was
foated this morning by the tug Mercury.
About 100 tons of coal had been taken out OF
the vessel during the past few days. The
schooner Pavilion, which also went ashore,
was foated by thc steamer Susie ID. at high
water today. Both vessels remain tight, and
after necessary repairs are made to the rig
ging and the Gears is reloaded they will pro-
ceed to their destination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
He Thinks Maceo is Dead.

New York, Dec. S1.-A representative of
the Cuban junta was asked today II he bcliev-
ed the report that Msceo is alive He replied :
"You can say that the Cuban junta believes
that Maceo is dend, and that he died i'm tho
manner described in the circular recently
published. We have fully satisfied ourselves
of his death and are working under that con-
clusion. While we arc sorry TO have lost so
great leadorit has not materially interfered
with our plans. We place no credit in these
repeated reports tina. Naceo is alive"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
Dun's Agency Sued.

SoUTH BEND. Ind, Dec. Sl.-The South Bend
Pulley Company has brought sui. in Chicago
against the commercial agency OF II. q. Dun
g. co. The pulley company claims II placed
collection in the hands OF tho commercial
agency which was not properly taken cerc Of.
II is expected the case will come mp for hear
ing in fdw days. The pulley company In
bringing suit secured an attachment. ievyinr
on the Office furniture Of the agency in Chi
cago In an amount sufficient TO cover tho
claim
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
To Encourage Scientific Research.

srocxHoLwx, Dec. sl-Ths viii Of
late Alfred Noble. tho Swedish enginssr.
who was the nrst to discover the means Of
exploding nitro gyIcerins in manner
enabling It to be used for practical pur-
poses bequssths almost his entire forsuns
to be converted into On international
fund for the Advancement of scientific
research. The interest viii bs expended
IN prizes for compstision open 70 seiens
lists tbzeushout the weEld-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
MCKenna Could Not Iden-
tify Manchester,
The Latter With O'COnnOr
is on Trial for Robbery.
Perlyman Got Little Mixed In His
Statements on Stand.

The trial of James O'Connor and Charles
McKenna on West Exchange street Jon
the night Of Nov last under the indict-
ment found against them was begun in
Judge Wilbur's court shortly before
noon today. The case is one Of unusual
interest for the crime was one of the
boldest ever committed in the city of
Providence. The robbery was committed
very near the cit; hell a few minutes
after s y. m. and In less than two hours
the men who are on trial today were ar
resteo by the police and detectives.
At the trial Of the case in the Sixth
District Court judge Sweetlano, after
bearing the testimony offered by the
prosecution hcla O'Connor for the grand
jury, but discharged Manchester. The
evidence against both, however, was sub
mitted to the grand jury and both were
indicted. Manchester, 1T will be remem-
bered, claimed his arrest was q mistake
aud said he had not been with O'Connor
the night of the robbery.
The first witness for the State was
berry. He testified that he left Burke
B-otner's saloon on Eddy street shortly
after s o'clock on the nigh of Nov. II
and went to West Exchange street, in
tending to go around by Dorrance street
to Westminster street and take a car for
his home.
He went down West Exchange street and
just ss he was going 10 turn around the
corner two men grabbed him. One,
big fsllow, put bis arm arounnd the wit
ness throat. Asked 10 explain where the
big fellow was he pointed to OCounor,
who was seated by his counsel. Continu-
ing his description he said: "Tne little
fellow searched me and took my watch
out of my pocket. ," Asked to point out
the little fellow, he said. "Pm not sure
of the little fellow" He looked at Man.
chester as he made this statement. The
witness said the ring Of his watch was
dropped on the sidewalk. The little fellow
was stout and not taller than Fl We feet
four inches. The work of the robber was
interrupted by man named Conroy, who
came around the corner of Washington
street. This man asked witness to report
the case to the Central station sud just
then a police officer came on the scene.
Witness went to the Central station and
after giving some particulars of the affair,
he went home. He was notified that two
men had been arrested for the crime by
a policemen, who came to his home on
Ceylon street, about O'Clock the next
morning.
Shortly after the notification he went
to the Central police station and Captain
Matthews took him to where O'Connor
and Manchester were and asked him IL
he over saw those two men before. Wit
ness replied, "Yes" 10 which remark
Manchester queried "Me?" and witness
replied eyes you." There wos an elec-
trio light Gbout 80 feet away from where
the affair took place according to the
witness and he could not tell the attorney
general whether tie man earroted him or
not but he did know that he wss
choked and knocked down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
She Has Just Arrived OF
Steamer From Havana.
Has Been Acting as Nurse to Insur.
gent Chief
Is Recovering From Wounds But VIII
BE Incapacitated Some Time.

KEY WEST, Fla, Dec. 3l.--The wife Of
the Insurgent Colonel Mira bel arrived here
on the steamer Olivstte from Havsns,
last night, eproute to lamps. She claims
to have come direct from the camp of the
insurgents and that she had been ATTEND
ing on Antonio Maceo. She declares that
the insugrent chief.is not dead, but that
he was betrayed and shot by Dr.Zertucha
in the face, the bullet seriously wounding
him.
Sonora Mirabel adds that four doctors
are In constant attendance on Maceo
and that they are now satisfied that he
will recover but that it will be some time
before he will be able to again assums
command of his forces.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
Cattlemen Dismayed.

PERRY, Okla. Dec Sl.-The report from
Washington that Secretary Francis would
soon declare the Wichita, Kiowa and Comanche
in ian lands open for Sc tlement has caused
G nsternation smong the cattle en-, and they
will try to prevent early action. In the mean
time, many companies are being formed TO Sc
cure the best lands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
A SLANDER.
SO Mr.. Mccarthy Declares Report That He
Will Support Burbank.

Will support Burbank.
The strength of Mr.. Robert w. Bur-
bank, as a candidate for the Presidency
OF the Board Of Aldermen, as originally
estimated, has already dwindIed 80 1-3
per cent. lie was credited, on good
authority, with having the support OF
three members, including himself, OF
course. Alderman Mccarthy was said to
be one of the three and his name was
published IS such, much 10 the disgust
OF the member from the Third ward. 81
don't know" said Alderman Mccarthy,
"what the supposition that would sup
port Mr.. Burbank - based upon, put il IL
certainly not so and i consider it a SIAN
der to be classified with his supporters
for the Presidency of the Board"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
On a Charge of Murder.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec. 3l.-A formal
charge OF murder in the first degies was
slpd today against Antonio Sparace. tho
Italian VINO, was arrested for the murder
ssnnay MOI ming of Thom's II. ri zgeralc.
The accused man was not arrfigned in
the police court TO-DAY but hearing was
assigned for Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
Mr., Carpsnter'S Will.

BosToN, Dec. 3l.-The will Of tie late
George o. Carpenter was He'd in tie
Probate Court today. Mr.. Carpenter.
WITH one execution left mis- ehtire pro-
perty TO bis wife and two sons. 1he val
u BILE business interests are left to his
sons George and Frederick, together with
SD 0JO TO ZACH.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
A Special Plea Issued.

BosroS, Dec. 3l.-The American board OF
commissioners for foreign missions has issued
n special plea 10 Congregational churches in
behalf OF its missions and missionaries. in
view Of the fnct that the receipts of the board
have fallen OF during the last three months
more than $1,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
Cuban sympathizers Meet.


OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 3D. At a meeting
CT Cuban sympathizers held at Washing
ton Hall, last night to receive the report
of the committee appointed at . meeting
held one week previous, there were fully
500 people present when the gathering
was called to order by Beecher Highly.
There was much enthusiasm. senator
John NJ. Thurston was the principal
speaker of the evening and ne made :
short but stirring address upon the
Cuban question. He expressed the opin-
icn that possibly action in the matter
might be delayed by the President, but
predicted that two thirds of the members
of the House OF Congress would keep MP
the fight until law is on the statute
books, with or without the signaturs Of
the President, that Will solvo the Cuban
question. Followins Senstor 1hurston,
Judge Scott read the report which had
teen formulated by the committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting. The report
wss very lengthy document and re-
viewed the causes leading up to the pre-
sent condition in Cuba and requested TIM
mediate recognition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
Mrs. Beecher's Condition.

4 STAMFORD, Conn.,, Dec. 3l.--Tbe friends
of Mrs. Henry Ward Bsecbcr, this alter
noon state tbst the distinguished woman
is as comfo,t,ole as they can have reason
to expect. There Is practically no change
IN her condition. Msjor Beecher, Mrs.
leecher's son, after spending the n ieht
al the sco,iIls street residence, Q, his
mothers bedside, left for New York this
morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31

The next witness called for the State
was Max Perlymsn who testified bis place
of business on the nth November was on
South Main street near the corner Of
Crawford street. Saw the defendants
O'Connor ana Manchester at his shop
on tho nth November. They came in
together shortly after o'clock ana he
was close to them. His shop was well
Continued On Page 3.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
A French Steamer Founders.

CALAIS Dec Si.-Thc French steamer
Deux Frcres, from Fccamp for this port, has
foundered. Fifteen VI her crew were drowned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
Removal From Office.

ATBANy, Dec. 3I.-Inspscior General
McLewee was removed from otiee today
by Governor Morton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31

was for fire in an ash binn in Carr's
court. No damage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31

counsel for Manchester, witness ssiu that
he had drank only three small beers dur
ing the evening OF the robbery and was
perfectly sober. He thought in fact that
when ne was attscked on the night of the
robbery he was just ss clear headed as he
was at the moment he was testifying.
Mr.. Lyman asked the witness many
questions concern ing the position of the
electric light and in whose face II shore.
Ihe witness stuck TO his story that he
could plainly see the big man and from
his position on the ground after he had
been Knocked down could tell everything
that was going on about him. Witness
denied that be asked the man, Conrov to
put him on the car and the latter re-
guessed him to make a complaint to the
police. All he had asked Conroy was to
help him from the ground.
r. Do ". OConnor was counsel for the
other defendant. Witness desert bed the
actions Of the two robbers and said the
big fellow wore q sack coat and light
pants, but did not know whether he had
q collar cr crsvat on. lie txcd the mans
size by teeing him run away. Witness
denied that at the station he identi-
3ed O'Connor, the big fellow simply by
his size and not by his face.
Witnesses for the State were at this
juncture requested to leave the court
room and did SO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
watching the Rermuda.

NEW YORK, Dec. s1.-Ihe steamer
Bermuda, which cleared yesterday for
Bermuda passed out OF quarantine at s:5e
this morning. The revenue cutter Man
haitian, which has been watching her
passed out just ahead OF her. It IL ex-
pec,ed that the cutter VIII keep In COM
pany with her ss far as the three mile
limit az sea.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
An Alleged Letter From Gomez.

MADRID, Dec. 3l.-Ths newspapers here
published what is said to bs the text Of
a letter which Maximo Gomez, the In
surgent leader, wrote to General Marines
DE Csmpos, four days before the latter
was replaced as captain general of Cuba
by General weyler, expressing a wish for
peace provided Spain offered acceptable
terms. IL is added that Martinez De
Csmpos communicated the contents Of
this letter to General weyler and to the
Spanish government.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
Mo RepublIc to RecognIze.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3i.--senatorWalthaIl
OF Mississippi in an interview announces
that tie is opposed to the Cameron Cuban
resolution for the reason that In bic
opinion, there Is not any Republic Of
Cuba, exercising the functions of an or
ganized government for us to recognize.
The Senator added 81 am sorry this is so.
for the Cubans from the beginning have
had my sympathy in their aspirations
and efforts to be free and have dep]orsd
and condemned the outrages to which
they have been subjected. But the vital
fact remains that they have no such
government status as would justify the
United States In acknowledging the inde-
pendencs of the supposed republic"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
Mems Furnishings Department.

ZA- for Mems x-0Q and al. "a -Gloxes
~. wool lived, kid, fur and plain
wrists. heavy buck. horsehide, calf skin
and pig skin. lined and unhned.
zE~ for Mems sl.CO III avy Cotton
<oS. Fleece Jersey Overshirts.
1zS FOR Mems $3.50 heavyweight Fleece
Ito Lined Beach Jackets.
hOC each FOR Mems Sl.OO Natural, Cam
~. ella Hair Cotton Fleece, Jersey
Rib Shirts and Drawers.
DC for Ben's pc. Hcavywcight Cotton
s%y>' and MerinD HALF f9se.
80 for Mems s2.JJ scotch ALI Aool
hse> Swsat-rA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-31
Mems and Youths Dept.

for Eoys' odd All.wool Waists, s
TO IL size, that sold NJ $i.50 20 81.
for Boys odd Winter listers, to
Seize. sold Mt ~
for Boys Old Refers, 20 IS size,
that sold at 50, "a, IS, IS 81, sS.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-10-15
Three Accidental Deaths.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 3, 1896
Little Joseph Junker aged 5 years and
5 months met a tragic death at his
home at 8 o'clock this morning The
little fellow had been sent into the bath
room by his mother to get some article
fer her. While in there, it appears, he fell
on a movable washbowl, which broke.
The ragged edge of one of the pieces
penetrated the boys throat and cut it so
severely that he died shortly afterwards,
Notwithstanding the efforts of three ply
sicans who attempted to stop the flow
of blood from the wound.
The 3-year-old son of Henry Boettsch-
err, a butcher residing at 713 Walnut
street, fell into a pail of hot water
which his father was using yesterday
afternoon for the purpose of washing
the shop. He was so severely scalded
that he died at 10 o'clock this morning.
Paul Hoppe. aged ~ years, who kept
a saloon at 3S5 Milwaukee street, was
driving on Tuesday night at the corner
of Clybourn and Sixth streets when his
horse became frightened and ran into
a voting booth there. Hoppe was thrown
out of the buggy and received internal
injuries which resulted in peritonitis,
from the effects of which he died last
night. He leaves wife and four chill
dren.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-10-15
WILL FIGHT TT OUT.
Superior and Duluth Grain Men
Fail to Reach an
Agreement.

West Superior, Wis.,, Oct. 6.-[Spe-
cial. AN attempts at an amicahle set
Element of the grain inspection trouble
seems abandoned and the story is out
that the Superior committee entered into
an agreement with the Duluth board OF
trade by which market was to remain
here, but certain Duluthians Knocked
the plan out. Now it is ANNOUNCED that
the elevators which combined with Du-
luth and followed plan of closing up
the very day Wisconsin inspection took
effect are going to cut loose from Dulutn
and run their plants, doing so in VIOLA
ton of Wisconsin laws until the courts
decide their rights. The plan Of 4 fake
sale of their various elevators to James
Hill to operate in connection with the
Great Northern is still pending. but the
houses will open for business very
shortly
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-10-15
GOOD TEMPLARS MEET.
Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, Now In Session
Mt Chippewa Falls.


Chippewa Falls, Wis, Oct. 1..,LSpe..
cial. 1.-THE Grand lodge, /. .. &. IT,, of
Wisconsin is now in session IN this city.
A reception was held at Agnews hall
last evening and addresses OF welcome
were made by officers of the local lodge.
About 300 delegates are in attendance,
and many more are expected today.
Prominent speakers from every por-
ton of the United States will deliver
addresses. Chief among the speakers
will be Right Worthy Grand Chief Tenn
plar DR.. ID. III. Mann of New York city,
who will speak Friday evening. All ses-
sons with but one exception Will be in
the subordinate degree.
In his annual report Rev. w. H. Clark
of Ripon, grand chief templar, stated
that he has addressed 34,5S4 people in
245 public meetings; 2441 children in
twenty-three Sunday schools, and has
visited 800 lodges and temples. His sub
scripticns, collections, ETC., amounted to
$SO9.S4 and his expenses to $42O.S7 in
travelling 1884 miles.
Col. b. f. Parker of Milwaukee,
grand secretary, reported a membership
Juvenile temples, 1895: total in the state,
12,444. The report of the grand treas
urer, Mrs l.. W. Parker, showed that
the receipts have been $S412.59 and ex-
penditures $953279. e. w. Chain in
his report said that an effort should be
made at the coming session of the Leg
islature to abolish the infamous saloon
system now existing in close proximity
to the National Soldiers home near Mil
waukee. A bill of this kind was defeat
ed at the last session of the Legislature.
A strong sentiment exists in all Grand
Army circles for this legislation, says
Mr. GhafiO
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-10-15
EMBEZZLEMENT ALLEGED.
Arrest of Ex-Postmas ter Louis Bachand
at bayfield,.

Bayfield,, Wis, Oct 9.-[Special. i
United States Deputy Marshall Meehan
arrested Louis J. Bachand this morning
for alleged embezzlement of postal funds
He will be taken to Ashland for hear
ing before the court commissioner this
afternoon.
Bachand was postmaster at this place
and in August, 1895, left the city, ]eav-
ing his bondsmen to make good a short
age alleged to have been nearly $4,000.
Nelson Boutin, one of the bondsmen,
was put in as acting postmaster during
Mr.. Bachand's absence. Last Monday
Bachand entered the postoffice and de-
manded possession from the clerk, which
WIS refused. Mr. Boutn was tele-
graphed for and soon after his return
the inspector arrived and swore out 4
complaint No charges had been made
previous to this. Mr.. Boutin is Bac-
hands uncle.
Mr.. Bachand asserts his innocence and
claims there was no defalcation. He
says he will be able to prove his asser-
ton at the proper time.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-10-15
LOOKS LIKE MURDER.
Remains Of Gus Peterson, a Jockey,
Found in a Ditch at
Madison.

Madison, Wis, Oct. 7.-[Special IA
probable murder was discovered by a
workman engaged in laying water pipe
on East johnson street this morning.
On going to work he found the body
of man lying in the ditch nearly covered
by dirt. Investigation revealed that the
body was that of Gus. Peterson, a horse
jockey who had been in the employ of
Ed. Wheeler of Windsor, Dane county.
Peterson came to town yesterday and
spent large portion OF the DAY drinking
at different saloons. He carried valu-
able stop-watch and considerable money,
but neither watch nor money, was on his
person when the body was discovered.
He was last seen about ll:3O last
night in the company of two or three
suspicious characters whom the police
about % years old and unmarried. His
parents live at Windsor.