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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-08
WAS STRUCK DEAD.
Hewitt Killed at the Supper Table
by Lightning.
Unusually Heavy Thunder Storm Passed
Over Southern Connecticut.

NORWICH Conn.,, Aug. S.-The worst
thunderstorm that has been experienced
Tor half a century prevailed through out
New London county last night. Owing
to crippled wires it is impossible to get
full details. SO far, however, news has
been received of the killing OF one man,
dozens Of horses, cows and pigs and the
destruction and partial burning of several
barns and houses, causing a loss of fully
SIS, 900. %'f
Herbert Hewitt of New London, while
at supper with friends in Bozerah was
struck dead by a bolt. No marks were
left on the body.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-08
Excursions 10 the Shore.

The young people OF the st. Edwards
Church choir enjoyed sail to Newport
today. The members of the st. Thomas
Sunday school boarded the Pioneer this
morning for a sail to Point Pleasant.
The mem bers OF the Roger Williams Sun
day school to the mum Der OF GOO enjovod
their excursion to Sandy Beach. Games
were played and a general good time
was enjoyed by all.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-08
BRUTAL JUDGE SUSPENDED.
Cripple Creek Council fakes Action
Against n Bully.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Col, Aug s.-The
City Council has by unanimous vote sus-
pended indefinitely Police Judge Mullen,
who Is accused OF numerous outrages
against pesccable citizens. The action
Of the Council was prccipitated hy n
brutal assault committed by Mullen
Thursday night upon W. l.. Kerr. news
paper correspondent. Mullen was In
command of tho deputy sheriGs during
the Cripple Creek strike ia 1891.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-08
DEATH NOTICES

BLANDTNG-In this city, August z,
Catherine winsor, wife OF Stsphen II.
Blanding.
Funeral at her husbands residence,
$50 Nortn Main street. Monday, August
10, at 2 p. m. Relatives and friends are
invited TO attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-08
Found Floating in the River.

The body of n female child, q few days
old, was found floating in the nvcr at
the foot OF Indie street yesterday after
noon by John Callahan and David Nc
Garvie. IL was taSen TO the morgue and
viewed by Medical Examiner Perkins,
who said that the body had been In the
water a number Of dsys.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-08
FORMERLY LIVED HERE.
Berth, Killed at Lowell, Worked at Vans
kuck Mills.

kuck Mills.
JOSEPH Berth, who was killed at a
railroad crossing in Lowell yesterday,
formerly worked in this city as spinner
In the Wanskuk Mills. He boarded with
a friend at Cottage Row, and about n
month ago, being without employment,
went TO Lowell TO find work. The un-
fortunate young men had written to his
friend, saying that he would be in Prov
idence today, and go down the river
with him. Mr.. Berth was smart young
man. and respected by all who knew him
In this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-08
Made a Hard Fight When
Taken Into Custody.
Tried to Shoot Officers and Bit
Thumb of One to the Bone.
Thought 10 Be The Desperate Who Es-
capped by Smashing Dawson's window.

TAUNTON, Aug. g. Herbert Willis, the
Oldest son os s. B. Willis, well-known
fish dealer here. was arrested this morn
ing after desperate struggle, on the
charge or numbering Fred Nj. Strange, on
the night of June %. Four Taunton
officers made the arrest after Willis had
attempted TO nse two revolvers, OF which
he was disarmed, and after he had
cnewed the thumbs OF one of the officers
in a serious manner. Willis is 10 years of
age and very strong. He answers per-
fectiy the description sent out by the
police Of the murderer of Strange, and
his arrest has caused great excitement
here, not only on account OF his sus-
pected connection with the Strange MUIR
der. but also because Of evidence dis
covered Indicating that he was the one
involved in the exciting episode at Prov
idence few days ago, when supposed
bicycle thief escape on a stolen machine,
after having jumped through window,
and rode away amid Il shower of bull
lets from those who attempted to capture
him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-08
One Week Vacation Trips.

The Merchants and Miners Transportation
company has arranged pleasant series III
one week vacation trips. leaving Providence.
July Stb, 18th, "a. Aug. 5tb, llih and 24th. aud
sept. ID. llth and 2lst. Tickets are good for
retunrh passage on any steamer within ten
days from date az sale Routes and prices OF
tickets can bs learned at the company's office
In this city,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-08

In searching for evidence against
Willis, the bicycle stolen from young
man in East Providence, and upon which
the supposed bicycle thief escaped after
his exciting experience in Providence,
was found In back room of the Hsh
market. Charles Strange, who was as
saulted by the same person, who in
ficted fatal injuries upon Fred Strange
has seen Willis. and states that he is
positive the man is the one who as
saulted him. The police claim to have
other strong evidence against t he prisoner,
the nature Of which they refuse to dis
close. AS the authorities desire a little
more time to work upon the case, Willis
will not be given a hearing until next
week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-08

Willis has been under suspicion Tor
some time, chiefly on account of the
accuracy with which the description OF
Strange's murderer fitted him.
This morning the police decided to
place aim under arrest. For this purpose
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-08

The father Of the prisoner, Immediately
after the arrest, told the reporter that
he feared the affair would seriously Affect
the boys mother, who is in feeble health.
Mr.. Willis said that his son hao been &C
customed to ride out evenings as other
young men did, but he could not recall
where he bad been on the occasions on
which the crimes of which he is accused
occurred. Young Willis is the owner Of
a good bicycle and is an expert rider.
The house where Willis lives was
searched just before noon by detectives
Hodges and Carey. They found large
quantities OF cigars, tobacco and candy
in the room occupied by Herbert. Two
loaded revolvers, a shot gun, a rife, two
sets of false whisker', and cartridges
enough to supply small arsenal were
were found in another chamber on the
same floor. Many OF the articles, 1t is
believed, were stolen from stores in North
Raynham, Westville and Bristol
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-08

The clerk who was IN Dawson's store a
week ago last Thursday afternoon when
the bicy Gle desperado made his escape by
smashing the window with an Indian
club and dsshing through the opening,
has gone to Taunton with Providence
detectives for the purpose of identifying
Willis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-08
y A. NJ.

wAsHISoroN, Aug. s.-For New Eng
land Fair, followed IN northern portions
by local showers sunday; warmer IN
eastero portion sunday ;nortberly winds
shifting to southerly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16

Persons vino have q coughing spell
every night, on account of a tickling
sensation in the throat may overcome
it at once by q dose OF One Minute
Cough Cure.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16
RECEPTION AT LINCOLN.
Republicans Cause "A Hitch. But the Pre-

Republicans Cause n Hitch. But the Pro.
gramme Will BE Carried Out.
LINCOLN. Neb July l6.-The COM
mittee in charge of the arrangements
for the reception of William j. Bryan
has adopted a formal programme. Mr.
Bryan viii! be drawn at the head of an
immense parade Friday by four white
horses. Several of the members of va.
rious committees who happen to be
Republicans, declare they will not erve
unless the demonstration includes equal
honors to Charles E. Bentley, candidate
for president of the new National party,
who is also a Lincoln citizen. This
sudden announcement has caused an un.
pleasant hitch in the proceedings. 1t is
given ont, however, that MI. Bryan
will be met at the train OH Friday aft.
ernoon at o 40 and escorted to his home
OH d street. regardless of the action of
the recalcitrant Republicans. The re.
ception proper will be held at the state
capitol III the evening, where the dis.
tinguished citizen of Lincoln will re-
ceive and shake hands with all corners.
The Flambeau club and other organiza-
tons will surround the capitol building
and attend to the pyrotechnic display.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16
LADIES FROM CLEVELAND.
Five Hundred of Them Visit Canton to
Congratulate Mckinley.

Five undre of Them Visit Canton to
Congratulate Mckinley.
CANTON, o., July l6.-Despite the
binding rain storm, 800 representative
women of Cleveland came to Canton.
arriving here at II 40. They were
headed by a splendid woman's brass
band. and were met by a committee of
Canton women Fortunately as their
train reached Canton, the sun broke
through the clouds. and forming in col.
umns of two. they marched to the Nc.
Kinley home. There thousands of peo.
pie blocked the streets and surged
through the grounds in great confusion
When quiet was restored. Mrs. Elroy
NJ. Avery presented a very eloquent ad.
dress to Major and Mrs. Mckinley.
Major Mckinley made a brief response
of welcome.
After the police had quelled the
trouble. quiet prevailed around the
works Two companies of militia have
been ordered under arms, as it is be.
lieved that another outbreak will occur
when the non.uIlor %workn.eL .eave the
works.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16

Small Ia size, but great IN results
DeWitt's Little Early Risers act gently
but thoroughly, curing indegestion, dys.
pepsia, and constipation. Small pill,
safe pill, best pill.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16
THE CITY.
LOCAL RREVaTlEN

Weather report: Generally fair and
warmer tonight and Friday.
G. p. Farley, Esq, OF Dubuqe, Iowa,
arrived on a visit to his son Glenn and
family.
Frank Smith aud family departed this
morning on a visit to the old lone at
Albany, Wis.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. S., Smith, OF Faux
ton, s. D., arrived from ST.. Louis this
evening and will visit a few days
with their daughter, Mrs. E. V. Coon.
One Of w. A. Logan's horses fell into
a we'll at the Jersey Milk Dairy barn this
morning and men and tackling had to
be secured from town before the animal
could be extricated. He was brought
to the surface however after considerable
labor unhurt.
Col. Murray was much surprised this
morning to receive a message OF condo
lence from a friend in Minneapolis Q
pressing sympathy with him 10 the loss
OF his son Oscar. The Murray
family were at loss to
know what it meant until they
found an explanation Of it in an
item Of the Minneapolis Tribune under
date Of 18th from Madison, stating that
o. o. Murray had beer found dead in his
bed that morning evidently having died
Of heart disease. His family we're away
from home at the time and he was last
seen in apparently good health on the
street the night before. Who could
have sent the item is a mystery but it
certain y 10 a very coarse and cruel joke %
Mrs. Murray is visiting at the old HON Q
in Minnesota, having recently recovered
from q severe sickness and when she
learned of the report it would no doubt
cause her q great shock aud suffering.
MIR. Murray himself is gong abort as
usual.
The Lake county delegation Of popu-
lists returned this morning from Huron,
the convention having closed it's labors
last evening. The delegates report q
large and enthusiastic convention, and
the pledge Of 10000 republican votes
this fall from Mr.. Pettigrew and the free
silver republican, forces. The latter
were oomplimented with two nomina-
tions-F. M. Goodykootz as presidential
elector and w. T. La Toilette a. railroad
commissioner. The full ticket nom
mated 10 as follows:
Presidential electors-F. n. Goody-
koontz. P. NJ. Ringrose, Henry Plaison,
NJ. NJ. McLafresh.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Knowles, Of
Deadwood; ]. E. Kelley, Moody.
Governor, Andy Lee, Clay; lieutenant
governor, Percy r. Crothers, Kingsbury;
secretary Of state, J. W Harden, Jerauld;
auditor, J. H. Kipp, Campbell; treasurer,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16
CHICAGO OR CLEVELAND.
Believed the Former Will Secure Repuf
llcan Headquarters.

Believed the Former VIII Secure Repub-
l!can Headquarters.
CLEVELAND, July l6.-The national
Republican executive committee will
meet here during the day and the most
important business to be transacted will
be the selection Of a city where a ma
tional headquarters will be located. It
is generally believed here that New
York is practically out Of the race and
that Chicago will be decided upon. It
is understood that Chairman Hanna
personally favors Cleveland, but the
general sentiment among tho members
of the committee is for Chicago.
Hon. H. G. Payne Of Wisconsin, q
member Of the executive committee,
arrived in the city during the day, and,
in an interview, said: II am opposed
to New York as headquarters because il
would mean disaster for Mckinley. The
battle ground will be in the West.
favor Chicago for national headauar.
ters. with Cleveland as second choice"
Extending tine Military Zone.
ATHENS. July ia dispatch re-
ceived here from the island Of Crete a Y
that the Turkish authorities are gradu.
ally extending the military zone and
occupying new positions daily. Many
excuses are being committed by the
Turks A party of Christians who ven.
tured to enter the so-called military
zcne We're murdered by the Turks
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16

LOca Time ahle.
Chicago, Milwaukee b st. Paul Railway, which
:ook effect, sunday, May 4, 1856: ,
TRAINS come EAST.
Passenger, No. 4, depsrts II 10 q. m.
Freight, No.. 90, departs GAS u. m.
TRAlks come WEST,
Way freight, No. ~. departs 4:1O p. m.
rRAINs VRom THK EAST.
Passenger, No. 1, arrives $3.50 p. m,
. Freight, Nc. %, arrives 2 90 p. m.
TRAINS FROM TIE vEsr.
Freight, No. y8, arrives 10 40 q. m.
Ali the above trains carry passengers; but
treights only when passengers are provided with
tickets.
Passenger trains going east make connection
st Egan for all points south.
MADISON d BRIsroL LINE.
Passenger going north, departs 400 p. IN.
. PASSENGER from north arrives, II 100 a. N.
II. X. wool. Local Agent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16
Keuord Breaking C.rr-.

ASHLAND, Wis. July I6.-The first
new steamship of the Rockefeller feet
that is to ply between Duluth and Lake
Erie cleared from here with its initial
cargo. 1t was the largest load ever
taken from Lake Superior, 4,ol4 gross
or 1893 net tons.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
In Lake county. 8. D., for the three
weeks ending July Is, 1896.
M D Arnold and wife to F G Mum
roe, seI . 7-lO5 51...........S4,OOO
Ada E Giles and Frank w Zuefelt
to VIM Whitmore, lot No. IL,
block 18, Madison. ......... 400
Bertha Woldt to VIM Woldt,
undivided u Of nw4 sec % lO7.
. ....... 700
Madison b s. L association to
Henry Cuisine lots 2 and 8 blk
&c, Orig Plat, Madison ........ 2,3OO
Chas P Nash and wife to Henry
Boyd, nwH sec 1906 53........ 726
Geo NJ Smith and wife to Cora B
Allen, e1< Of nwA sec 8-1O5 81. 1000
Orville w Lee aud wife to VIM F
Campbell,eH Of sw sec 3-1O7-5l LOCO
Eli Hill, Lumber City, Pa, writes, II
have been suffering ftom Piles for twen-
ty-ive years and thought my ase incur
able. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve was
recommended TO me q Q pile cure, 90 !
bought Q box and it performed a perma.
nent cure" This is only one of the thou
sands OF similar cases. Eczema, sores
and sk,n diseases yield quickly when it
is used.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16
Dress making.

I am prepared to do all kinds OF fashion
able dressmaking and also plain sewing.
Those desiring work done, I would be
pleased to have call at my home.
ELvA MCGRATH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16
REAL ESTATE RANsFERs

Wanted, room 10 which to store house.
hold goods. FRANK MCCALLIsTER.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16

1t would be hard to convince a man
suffering from bilious colo that his ago
ny is due to a microbe with an un-
pronounceable name. But one dose OF
DeWitt's Collie Il Cholera Cure will con-
vince him OF its power to afford instant
relief. 1t kills pain.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16

Capt. w.. s. Logan, Hanson; attorney
General, Melvin Grigsby, Minnehaha;
school land commissioner, A. M. Allen,
Coddington; superintendent public In
struction, Miss Kate Taubman, Aurora.
Railroad commissioners-W. Il. La
Toilette, Brule; Alex. kirkpatrick, Hand;
". H. Tompkins, Pennington.
Delegates to st. Louis from this dis
trict, H. P. Smith, OF Lake and G. b.
Kennedy of Lincoln. H. l.. Loncks is a
delegate at large.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16

A first class Ithlca organ in good re-
pair for only $500 and an elegant new
Hinze piano, oak case for $4,000 is
offered by Frank Y. Williams. Don't
fail to call and see these bargains,
whether you wish to purchase or not.
Those who come early have the beseht
OF a choice. Also several bargains IN
high grade Kimball pianos and organs.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-07-16

Good new hay for sale. Sand and
rock IN small or large quantities deliver.
ed on short notice. NJ. A CUMMINGS.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-29
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.
"Listen to My Tale OF Vice." 30 Says tho
Norfolk Team.

"Listen to My Tale OF Vice." 80 Says tho
Norfolk Team.
NORFOLK, Va, April 2s.-The Nor
folks have . second tale OF woe to tell
this week, and to the cloud of sorrow
there IL no silver lining. The locals
were defeated on the merit of the game
this afternoon, the score standing
nine to one. They were simply OUT
played and out-classed at every point
OF the game.
Willis, the little Southpaw twirler
from the mountains, who has heretofore
been almost an unknown quality,
pitched one Of the most magnificent
games ever seen on Q diamond In the
most invincibls and allowed the locals
but six scattering hits. he also broke
the pitchers record in this State for the
season Of '96 by striking out eleven men.
The support Willis received was of Q
gilt edged nature. WrigleY and Goche-
nour both played the game In their re-.
spective positions, as did other mem
bers of the team. Weeks was in the box
for the locals and WAS very wild, giving
nine bases on balls.
The visitors started the ball rolling
in the first inning. Goodman and Will
liamB were given their bases on balls.
Pop Tate hit to centre field, and Nc
Farland muffed the ball and both men
scored.
Two more runs were made in the
third and fourth innings and three in
the aixth and two in the eighth.
Mcfarland was the only member OF
the local team that succeeded in CROSS
ing the rubber. In the eighth inning he
smashed the ball for long hit among
the carriages in right field and made .
tour Of the bases before It could BIO
found Score:
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-29
AN AMERICAN IN DANGER.

The interest of Americans in the fate
of John Hays Hammond, who with four
Englishmen has been condemned to
death for high treason by the Transvaal
court. Is very great, and no dou BIT strong
efforts will be made to have the sen.
tence COMMITTED. Mr.. Chamberlain, the
British secretary OF state for the colo
MES. has already asked that the SEM
tence of all five be committed by Presi-.
dent Kruger, and IL seems to be the gen.
eral impression that this will be done.
Should the Beers, however, obsti-
nately insist on enforcing the death
penalty, serious trouble with England
is likely to ensue. The relations be-
tween the Dutch republic and the Britt
ish government are considerably
strained, and only spark is needed to
create an explosion that will involve
the whole of South Africa in it's effects.
These Beers are strongly suspected OF
being at the bottom of the Matabele
uprising, and If they should hang the
prisoners, they will no doubt be pre-
pared to take the consequences of their
action. 1t Is not probable that the
United States would retaliate If Ham
mond were executed. There would be
some growing. OF course, and Congress,
as In the case of Turkey and the Ar
menlan outrages, might pass some
buncombe resolutions, but that would
Do about all that would be done.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-29
THE PEARL BRYAN MURDER.
Eleven Witnesses Examined In the Tria
of Scott jackson Yesterday.

Eleven Witnesses Examined In the Trial
OF Scott jackson Yesterday.
NEWPORT. KY, April 2s.--Eleven
witnesses were examined in the Bryan
murder case during the day and prob
ably the prosecution will reg uire all dEy
tomorrow. The letters of Scott Jack
son to Pearl Bryan, extending from
early in 1895 until the middle Of No
vember OF that year, were presented to
show that he was keeping up an ac-
quaintance with her.
The principal evidence was that of
Chester Mullen, the livery man who tes-
tilted that he hired cab on January 81
to AloDzo Walling and that 1t WAS kept
out nearly all night.
William Cassidy, butcher, testified
that on January 81 about two hours af.
ter midnight he WAS driving across the
bridge from Cincinnati to Newport and
was closely pressed by cab drawn by
gray horse, driven as If 1t was in great
hurry toward Newport.
George II. jackson, the colored cab
driver. related the story of his trip from
as the driver Of the cab and Unidentified
Welling as the man who sat beside him.
Sheriff Plummer was then put upon
the stand TO describe the situation
whore the body was found and to re-
late some interviews he had had with
the prisoner which failed to bring out
any confession.
The last witness was Mr.. Bryan,
father of the dead girl, who testified
that Pearl Bryan was visited by Jackson
while she was his sole housekeeper dur
ing the absence of Mrs. Bryan to New
Mexico with an invalid daughter.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-29
ARmOR PLATE INVESTIGATION.
The Testimony VIII FIJI 400 Pages and
Will BE Made Public.


WASHINGTON, April 2S.-In view of
the debase now In progress in the Sen,
ate in regard to the naval affairs the
naval committee to-day decided to make
public the testimony taken in connec-
tion with armor plato investigat
The testimony includes statements by
Secretary Her bert, ex-Secretary Tracey,
Commander Folger, Andrew Carnegie
and representatives of the Bethlehem
works. besides q large number Of naval
officers, patent experts and others.
Considerable Of the testimony is de-
voted to the cost of manufacturing
armor plate, and the probable cost OF q
plant for this purpose to be erected by
the government.
Mr.. Carnegie put the cost OF govern
ment plant at from IS, 600, 900 to 81, 0OO,-
600, while Commander Hichborn placed
1t at SO, 100000.
Mr.. Carnegie declared that the price
received for armor WAS very low and
that the reason that the business did
not pay was that the plant was COM
PEELED to lie idle great part OF the
time.
Commander Folger declared that he
had not considered proposition to
enter the Harvey company while acting
as chief of ordnance but said the Harvey
process had interested him from the
beginning.