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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
PLOT TO LYNCH
All Those Directly Implicated In the Pearl
Bryan Murder.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. IA special to
The Sentinel from Muncie, Ind, says: A
letter received in this city yesterday dis
closes a plot to lynch Scott Jackson, Aion-
20 Walling William Wood and the Gasker
brothers, who are accnsed OF being jmpii-
Gated In the murder OF Pearl Bryan. IL
says that at least three thousand men Will
take rart In the killing. There now live
In Muncie three famiiie, who formerly re-
sided in the moonshinsr RS district OF Ken
lucky and Western Virginia. They are
members OF the moonshiners' organiza-
ton. which, Il is said, has over three
hundred members. This morning one OF
these received a letter instructing them to
come to Kentucky to take part In the
l%ynching. The letter stated that the mob
would be furnished with Winchester
rifles, also that a paper had been secretly
circulated in Newport. KY, and 1900
men had signed IL. signifying their will
ingness to Join the moonshiners. IL was
further said that unless the murderers
were taken to Kentucky a mob of 40JO
would bear down on the C~incinnstti jail
armed with Winchesters and lynch the
men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
The Venezuelan Commission.

WASHINGTON. Feb. IA. - TIE Vepezue Ian
commission was hard at work today. with all
the members present at the weekly meeting.
The geological survey, through Mr.. BaSer.
reported that the physical map of the con ntry
in dispute was almost finished. II Is proposed
To have this map divided into s%e,itions. which
will be enlarged, and then unlh Of photo
graph copies of these will be- made from Them,
and I'm this way each member o: tho commits
sion may mako Independent srldies of the
situation from every standpoiuyt. The com
mission il highly gratified at the position
taken by Great Britain, in responding favor
nation relative to the location Of the bound
airy line, as IL ensures a thoroughpess for the
Investigation that it would otherwise be diff
cult TO impart.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
BRIEF DISPATCHES.

The steamer Monmouthshire from Yok-
ohama, which has been reported over
due, arrived at New York today.
william r. Wood and George F.. Rob-
inson, Wood a. Robinson). lumber deal
eFs at Madison avenue, and t37th street,
New York, assigned today. Liabilities
and assets are about 800 1 each.
Mrs. Mary Il. Lease, the noted orator,
has qualified the story that she bad de.
cided to enter the ministry. She will
preach at Wichita, Kas., next SUNDAY,
but says II Is to help pay OF the church's
Indebtedness.
The formal presentation of the gifts of
the Emperor OF Japan to Mrs. Waiter q.
Gresham, q roll OF Gobelin tapestry and a
pair of enamel vases, was msdelat her res
idence in Chicago today by the japanese
minister.
j. w. Johnson OF Worcester, q freight
brakeman on the Boston & Albany rail-
road, was fatally injured this morning
at Wellesley, Mass, by slipping from the
top of the car. He was found lying IN
sensible on the track.
The British steamer California, Captain
Mitchell, which sailed from Naples, ON
Feb. 3, for New York, and which YVES
spoken OF Feb. 8, OF Cape Spartivento,
returning with her main shaft broken
arrived at Palermo To-Day. A
There was introduced into the Assembly
at Albany this morning, by Mr.. Davidson,
Of New York, an important bill designed
to put all the Insurance companies known
as Lloyds uGdsr the charge of ihe super
intendont OF insurance.
NJ. A. Golestein, Lebanon, Tenn., was
elected president ~ the Nation al Berk-
shire Breeders ASSOCIATION at Newark, ".
j., and l.. X. Morris of indianapolis,
secretary. The convention has adjourned
to meet in Nashville, FEB. 10, and II,
1897.
The Vale News today hiss this 20 say OF
the report that Michael Murphy, Yale's
athletic trainer. has received an offer
from the University OF Pennsylvania.
al he reports In cone OF the papers that
Michel Murrhy. the Ysle trainer, has
received an official offer to GO to the Uni
v%ersity OF Pennsylvania, is without foun-
d~ation."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
WeaverS Strike in SacO, Me.

SACo, Me-, Feb. r4-Between 400 and 500
weavers of the York corporation in Saco
stopped work for a sympathetic strike
this morning on account OF the DISCHARGE
of J. j.. Whalen, president Of the LEGAL
viewers organization, Mr.. Whalen and
his wife came to saco and obtained work
in the York mills about two weeks ago,
and have been organizing a branch of the
National Textile Workers of America,
among the weavers. This morning the
company discharged both Whsien and his
wife. On learning this the other weavers
Immediately left their looms. This action
wilt probably result in a shut down of the
entire corporation. Whalen has worked
in Boston, Clinton, and Worcester, Mass.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
BROWN UNIVERSITY.

Tomorrow evening occurs the last of
the series of athletic meets ut the Lyman
Gymnasium. The previous meets have
been very successful and this one prom
ises tc be an interesting OCCASION. The
quar- ter-mile walk Will be omitted and
Iope climbing and the horizontal bar
feats will be introduced. The following
is a list of the %eutries: 15-yard dash,
TAFT, McComber, Bryant, Bennett, Dyer,
Cutler, Doves, Grimm, Ostby, Fuller,
starr, Powers, Bigelow, Walker. Rowell,
Miller, O'Brien, Hunter. Kent, Graves,
II. G. Hull, r.. Il. Hull; 440-yard run,
Randall, Starr, Taft, Gift, stockwell,
Rowell, Werburton, Thompson, Johnson,
Peck, Sutcliffe; putting %l6-pound shots,
handicap, McComber, Billiard, Dyer,
Robinson, Smith.
The Colby Academy Club held its an
nual tanquet last evening. The pteSi-
lent Of Colby Academy Rev. G. w. Gle,
was present. Toasts were responded To
by Rev. J. n. Ever, A.. A. Kempton, G.
T.. Lewis, Miss Parker n Mis- Jillson.
The election OF officers resulted as fol-
lows. Presidents. A. A.. Kempton; vice
president, r. X. Bullsrd; secretary and
treasurer, q. W. Parker; executive com-
mittee, &C. IL. Lewis, III. a. Calhoun, o.
n. Rean.
The annual meeting Of the Brown Uni
versity Yacht Club was held yesterday.
Inc ell cIlOn resulted as u. W..
:. Tucker, commodore; ]. Il. Merrimau,
vice commodore; A.. NJ. McCrillis, secre-
tary and treasurer. Other minor business
was transacted.
The executive C c"mittee OF the Brown
Debating Union held a meeting yesterday
afternoon ana decided TO hold another de-
bate on the first tuesday in March.
r.. W. Stead has been elected captain OF
the Junior class relay teims.
The Freshman class held n banquet at
Tillinghsst's par;ors lat evening with
about 90 mem bers present. Contrary to
the ri ecedent of lyst year the banquet
was not interrupted by the Sophomorss.
The Freshmen had ondeavored to keep
the tim and place strictly secret. but the
Sophomore vigilance committee informed
themselves OF the event. However, The
Indictment weather pot n stop to all the
plans OF i~nterrurtion ON the part Of the
Sopbomores. Tossis were responded TO
Nv Mes'rs. Brown. Dina. DecoDdres end
Brigham. Ne. Bart e. sang a 500, and
the entire class sang the college songs.
President Casey's remarks and manner as
toastmaster were exceedingly pleasing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
AN OPEN SWITCH.
Trains Crash Together Near Pittsfield,
Mass. This Morning.

PIrTsFIEID, Mass, Feb. IA train on
the Berkshire division of the Consolidated
railroad, due here at 7:40 this morning,
ran into an open switch near the round
house and crashed into another engine
which stood on the side track. The re-
bound sent the engine back halfway
through the baggage car and threw the
engine on the side track against W. other
engines, piling them into the rouno
house. The train was going at the rate
of 20 miles an hour. Engineer seeley
attempted TO stop the train when be saw
the switch open, but only succeeded In
Stacking the speed somewhat. He escaped
with only slight bruises, but his fireman,
Louis Abel, of Great Darlington, was
severely injured about the head. and his
recovery is doubtful. All Of the passengers
escaped with a severe shaking-up.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
GRATEFUL FRENCHMAN.
Successful Operation in a Chicago Hospi-
tai With Cathode Rays.

CHICAGO. Feb. H.-Louis Burkhart. a young
F~renchmnn, ~ grateful for the discovery OF
cathode rays. In an operation performed az
Mercy Hospital, last night. the value Of the
great discovery was demonstrated.
The young Frenchman came TO America
two years ago. Buried in the tissues OF his
hand was a ball, which he had received in a
street night in Paris. The Mercy hospital
operation last night was not the first time
Burkhart had subjected himself to the sur
geons, but each attempt TO locate the bullet
had been unsuccessful.
But the photograph OF the hand, taken yes
terday by means of the cathode rays, located
the leaden bali with wonderful accuracy.
With the print as a guide, the surgeon made
an incision in ths palm OF the band, and after
a few minutes probing. extracted the iittl )
missile from its two years resting place.
This * the second instance wsthin two da.f -
in which the Roentgen discovery has be- On
put to practical service in surgery in Il lis
CITY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
BRIEF LOCALS.

At $3.50 last evening Hose 8 ~extinguished
. slight fire in Herman Rosenberg's
house, 81 Pond street.
A lot of tools, the property OF Joseph
Arnold, were stolen from a new house on
Rutland street lest night
The pocket City Manual for 1896, PAPER
covers, were distributed among the City
Council members yesterday.
Alexander & Sons of Boston have ST
Beies r., 81 al, FORM
erly Wood 4 Watson, for eco according
to the records.
Delphi Council z, r.. A., held an enjoy
able entertainment aud dance last eve :
ing. Alfred II. Carey was chairman o.
the committee OF arrangements.
.Augostyn Veronica Corho Opiec Au-
gostyn Mauryzroniec Mothor Zdrozdros
Kslsorynw. This is the name of a young
lady whose lover applied for a marriage
license this morning, together with those
of her father and mother. The city
registrar anticipates n rush in the mar
rage business between this ard Lent.
Nine intentions have been filed this
month.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
OwnershIp to lie Settled.

LONDON, Feb. 14-In the house of COM
mons, George n. Curzon. under secretary
for the foreign office, replying to a ques.
tion as 20 why Great Britain had proposed
to Brazil that the dispute regarding the
possession OF the island of Trinidadc be
decided by arbitration, said that Great
Britain occupied Trinidade in 1881 and
abandoned it in 1882 on the representations
of Portugal. The late government, Mr..
Curzon added, r~eoccupied the island. Be-
cause 1t had been abandoned for q GEN.
tury, the government proposed arbitra-
ton as the best means of settling the ques-
ton Of the ownership of the island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
NEWPORT NEWS.
False Statement Regarding Two
Well Known Citizens.


fbSoi"t to NeWI
NEWPORT, Feb. 14.-The statement that
MIR. James j. Van Allen was again 10
enter politics and represent Newport at
the Chicago convention IL news to New
porters, and as far as can be learned Is
without foundation. Mr.. Honey, the re-
firing national Committeeman and coun-
sci for Mr.. Van Allen, was called upon
yesterday and showed the article In cues
lion. "As far as II refers TO me-, - ne said,
lit is entirely false" He knew nothing
OF Mr.. Van Aliens intentions, ard It IA
doubtful IL anyone else does In this State.
The Newport naval reserves are making
elaborate preparations for their bail to
State srmory. One of the features to be
introduced will be a drill by the gun
squad, with heir new one-pounder rapid
fire gun. This u crew ale proud OF
what they can do, and say they will take
"back water" from none. They recently
made the following time: Mounting, Z
seconds dism bunting. seconds; dis
mounting, mounting and firing, ls
seconds. This is undoubtedly the crack
company of the State OF its kind.
Baseball is popular in Newport at all
seasons Of the year, and last night a
GENE was played at Smiths hail. be
tween the gymnasium team and the New
ports, the former winning by q score of
~ to z.
Word was received here yesterday that
Deputy Sheriff kauft had left Washington
for this city having obtained extradition
papers from the State Department for
John l.. O'Brien, now helo in England.
"A subscription social will be held in
Newton hail tonight. The German will
be danced at midnight, led by Mr.. Clar-
ence j. CoZzius. The favors will be of
German importation.
The schooner Jessie Murdoch In trying
to get out OF the harbor yesterday was
carried over to the torpedo station and
smashed into the dock there, damaging
1t badly. The launch Bllow had barely
time to get out of the way.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Chicago's Committee of Safety.

CHICAGO, Feb. IA. -chicago's COM
mittee of safety, which numbers 100, has
begun its wal against the combination In
the Council. 1t has decided to issue an
appeal to the voters to forget party lines
in local affairs. The committee reg irds
the condition of the city as cesper te md
believes that the community j. disgraccd
in the eyes of the nation by the personal
and official conduct of its Aldermen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Bocrs show Independencc.

PRETORIA, Feb. 14.-The Stats Cour.
n publishes the reply OF President Kru-
ger to the dispatch of Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain. Mr.. Chamberlain's dis
patch proposed to President Kruger GER
tain reforms which he deemed should DO
adopted by the Transvaal government,
and invited President Kruger to London
TO discuss he sabject. The Staats Cour.
u complains that this dispatch is en-
barrassing to the government, and an
nounces that the government will not
suffer interference with its internal affairs,
and considers that the situation has boon
greatly aggravated by Mr.. Chamberlain's
suggestions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
War Vessel Disabled.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1a.-Thes United
States m~an-of-war Marion Is again in
trouble. News has been received by pri-
vate letter from the Alert, dated Panama.
which showed that the Marion ha put i'm
Callao a few DAYS before the A err left
that port. The valve gear Of the ldarion's
engines were broken down and it was es-
timated that ten or twelve days would be
consumed in making the necessary repairs
The Marion left here several ms ago,
after undergoing a thorough over hsniing
ana extensive repairs at the Mare 1sland
navy yard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Murphy's Partial Confession.

SALEM. Mass. Feb. IA local paper prints
. dispatch from Carlin. New. which states
that Clarence Murphy, the emiezsling cashier
Of the Salem savings Bark. who Is being
brought here from SBn Francisco, un err in.
Marshal Hnrt OF this tiy. and state officer
Neal. who have Murphy IN custody. Tho dis.
patch says TINT Murphy acknowledg ed that he
has been appropriating the funds OF the bank
Ger ~ months when caught, and that treasurer
Simonds did not dare 90 say anything TO him..
because SimonGs knew that Murphy was
aware that th" treasurer was doing the same
thing. MUIR ny says that the directors never
made anv. real examination Of the banks
Affairs, aud that he and S.monds could have
taken all they wanted 20. lie wcu.d keep
such cuntrCl en- tho huoks that The clerks
could not End out what he was doing, and
zone OF the officials Of the bank ever inter.
JARED with him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14

] last sunni Ter, and was co DO Offered In tle
} English parliament, the German reichstag
and tho French chamber Of deputies.
Mr.. Dinglcy opposed it, and its passage
,ailed-52 To las.
On Mr.. Crisp's motion TO agree to the
senate euaaf fffst -fs,.,,.s "uepd mont tho
vote was: Yeas, 80; nays, 100. 1t seemed
that half OF the Democrats voted against
their leader. The demonstration OF over
whelming strength was greeted with up
plause by the victorious side.
The chairman announced that the result
was the committee agreed To RECOMMEND
To the house non-concurrence In the senate
eubstitutc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Can't Preach in the Church.

Boston, Feb. 14-Judge Merton In the
Supreme CouIt today granted a temporary
Injunction restraining the Rev. g.. h.
Kenngott from preaching in the First
Congregational Chucrh, Lowell .next sum
day.
The order of restraint Is returl,able next
Monday at $3.50 a. M, when the reverend
gentleman is cited to be present to show
cause why the injunction should not be
made permanent. Thu applicants for the
ing are the faction opposed to Mr.. Kenn-
gOtt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Kaiser Was Not Insulted.

BERLIN, Feb. IA sensational story
published In New York, in a dispatch from
this city, saying that n gross insult was
offered to Emperor William, Wednesday,
when 1t was stated a package made up OF
copies OF The Vorwaerts was thrown into
his carriage, striking him on the left
shoulder, is not confirmed here. The mat
tor is believed to have been founded on n
mere rumor referred to by The Freisin-
nige. Enquiries made here in police cir
Giles have failed to show that there was
any truth In the story.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Dishonest Hotel Manager.

EosToS. Feb. l4.-iiarry Gillis. manager OF
the American House, East Boston. in the alb
sence of Charles NJ. Belden, proprietor Of tho
house. who Is az Hot springs, has disap.
pared, and checks overdrawing MIR. Relden's
first Ward National Bank. ellis has been
gone since 1uesuny. Owing 60 the absence of
Mr.. Belden, no definite knowledge of rho ex.
tent OF his losses can he Rscurtnined. Whom
be- went away, Mr.. belden left a number OF
signed checks TO cover the expenses OF tho
hotel while be- was gone. IL Is said these have
been used by ellis, without reference 10 the
amount TO Mr.. Bellen's credit at the bank.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Russia's Representative VIII Attend.

SOFIA, Feb. l4-Count Kutusoff. repre-
senting tho Car of Russia, has arrived
here in order to attend the ceremony of
the conversion and baptism of Prince
Boris, eldest son of Prince Ferdinand OF
Bulgaria, into the Othodox church. The
count was met at the railroad station by
Prince Ferdinand, and they drove to-
gether through the streets, which were
profuscly decorated with flags, to the
palace, where the cars representative
was received with the highest honors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Grand Army Officers.

CoNcoRD. N. H.. Feb. 1.-THE morning
session of the g. a. r. oncampment was de-
voted TO the election of officers. The follow
ing were chosen: Commander, l.. W. Aldrich
OF keene: senior vice-commander, James
Minot of Concord: junior vioe.commander.
A. s. Twitchell of Gorham: medical director,
DR.. G.. Il. Conn; chaplain. Rev. Is. II. Lane of
Antrim: delegate-at-large. ID. Arthur Brown
OF PennacocK: delegates. a. {. Harris of New
market; Van +. Glazier OF Lisbon; ". N;
Berry OF Newport: Albert w. Leighton of
Pittsfeld. and Charles 5. Hastings of Man
chester.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Preaching a Crisis.

HAvERHILL, Mas, Feb. 1.-THE labor
situation in the shoe industry here is re-
aching a crisis. Meetings of the crew of
two shops were held this Afternoon and it
was voted that unless the turned price
list which has been passed by the local
tosred of concilation rs accepted by their
employers tomorrow, the shops you'd be
struck. The situastion is being viewed
with much enxitey Ivy all classes as a strike
of considerable Dimensions is threatened.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Arrested For Assault.

BOSTON, Feb IA. Richway A. Fred
oricks, - years old, a peddler, was arrested
yesterday charged with being the assailant
of l0year-old Tillie Dovine last Saturday
night on Washington street, near Goldman
street, Dorchester. He was fullyddentiaed
Inv tho chilli
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Death Of nm Old soldier.

CORNWALL, Ont, Fob. IL. Etienne
C~hatelaine, apcnsioncr OF the wal of 1912,
Is dead here, ut the age OF 100 years. His
widow Is over 95 yenrs of age. He had
been married over 10 years and had 275
living descendants OF the marriage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Praise For the Emperor.

BERLIN, Feb. 14.-Dr. Hammerstein, In
the reichstag yesterday, speaking In be-
half Of the National Liberals, praised the
government for the attitude which 10 had
assumed toward the Transvaal. and de-
clnred that Emperor Williams message
10 President Kruger, congratulnting the
latter upon having suppressed DIR. Jane
sons raid, responded to the feelings of all
Germans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Southern Presidential Preference.

JACKSON, Miss. Feb. 1.-THE Whitney
presidential managers express themselves
as having accomplished results beyond
anything they expected when they decide d
upon n Whitney campaign In this state.
The petitions have been signed by leading
influential men from every section and
party faction in the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Fire in a New House.

The alarm of fire rung in from hox "a,
at 2:i5, was fora fire In n new house own
ed by Charles Butterberg Mt 40 Felix
street on Smiths Hill. TIE fire was
caused by the chimney getting overhent-
ed, aud toe walls around the latter were
quite btdly burnt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Worlds Fair Odds and Ends.

WASHINGTON, Fen. 1.-THE WORLDS
Fair board OF cntrol, which is the execu :
tive body of the Columbian commission ,
In session here transacting various ode IS
and necs OF business relating to the CT l.
cago Exposition that yet remain und is
turbed, and one of the boards duties to
~promulgate the award of tn 5000 to 49,
coo medals and diplomas that we've ava lrd-
ed to exhibitors at the fair viii be c m
pleted in a few weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
New Hampshire Veterans sympathy.

CONCORD, n. H., Feb. l4-The state
CfSnd Army encampinent voted to SCI q
telegram of sympathy TO Harriet p. Dame,
tho famous army nurse, who was recently
discharged from the treasury depart ment.
The reception of the national commander
last night was largely attended. State
Commander Bnzzell presidCd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14

The Y. I. W. G. will have TN informal recep-
ton fnd surpar, followed by stercoptlcan
illustrations Of ,be beautiful in nature ana
life, by Miss Sareh J. Eddy, NJ the Nell Street
Chapel, Wednesday evening, February ~.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14

j. Sanderson, a San Jose, Cal, fruit
dealer, has become ipsolveDt. Ills liabil-
tiles are placed at S126, 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14

Cattle, $500
sheep. 1000.
May wheat puts o5%b; calls 6Tsb.
May corn puts 3oiGa4o; calls sos.
Curb wheat esA.
PROVIDENCE CLEARING HOUSE.
The clearings of the Providence banks
today amounted to SS71, 500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-14
Protest Against Discrimination.

LONDON, Feb. lin the house of COM
mons yesterday, Mr.. Chamberlain, score.
tary of state for the colonies, said, in reply
to IA question, that only three of the Uit-
landers arrested in Johannesburg and
taken to Pretoria were now in Jail at the
latter place, and 1t was his belief that IL
any of them were or should fall sick. they
would be- released in q manner similar to
that in which John Hays Hammond, the
American mining engineer, was set Mt
liberty. In view of tho fact, however,
that the inquiry into the cases OF the men
arrested has been adjourned without date,
he was considering whether it would not
be proper to suggest to the Transvaal
government that they DO released on bail.