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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
Mrs. Cavanaugh Declares
She Was Kidnapped.
Says Husband and Son Con-
fined Her in AN Asylum.
She Had Accumulated Some Wealth
by Lucky Investments.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15.-Through
the fling of suit In the Superior Court
yesterday, a story which would seem al
most incredible came to light. The
plaintiff Is Mrs. Elizabeth Cavanaugh,
an aged woman, who owns considera BILE
property. and she designstes as the de-
fendant her son, Robert, and her hus-
band, Morris Cavanaugh. She charges
them with conspiring together to rob
her OF her possessions and with having
kidnapped her and caused to be held
prisoner for four months In
local private insane asylum. Years
ago. Mrs. Cavanaugh took in washing.
She saved her money and invested 1t in
the then Mission sand wastes. When the
city grew and her proper became vaIu-
able she was In comfortable circum-
stances. Then. too, TO add to her pros
peritv she recently won quite snug sum
in a lottery.
After this srtoke of good fortune her
troubles began, for her husband refused
TO work and her son induced her to exc
Gu deed OF trust placing all her prop
erty In his hands. He and his father
tnen conveyed her to an asylum from
which she was subsequently released by
another son, to whom she managed to
smuggle letter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
Was Found Not Guilty of
RObbing McAvOy.
Charged With Taking $50
From Latter While Drunk.
Burkes of Various Families Gave
Testimony at the Trial.

William =. Burke, who some months
ago cut quite fgure,in Lymansville by
claiming that Alexander O'Toole had
held him up on a public highway for
twenty minutes with q revolver, was ar
raigned before Judge Sweetland in the
Sixth District Court this morning on the
serious charge of taking from the person
of Francis McAvoy the sum of s145.
1t appears that McAvoy came in posses
sion of $50 from his mother, who lives
in Fast Providence, and from what was
dropped by one Of the witnesses, Nc
Avoy's mother gave her son her hank
book for the purpose OF transferring the
account from her to her son, and in do
ing SO McAvoy retained sl5S. After this
he went to Lymansville, where he cut q
big swell with the money, by treating
frienos and foes in the various saloons.
1t is claimed that Burke got his oye on
the wad of hills in McAvoy's possession
Conroy. McAvoy claims that Burke took
him into an outhouse and while there
In an easy way relieved him OF his cash.
Michael Burke and his son, John, who
are of another family OF Burkes, testified
that they had seen McAvoy with the large
It. Then there was another Burke, who
runs Burkes' Hotel at Lymansville, who
said that McAvoy and the accused were
in his hotel that evening and he heard
McAvoy ask Burke for the money and
Burke said: "No" "well, give me half
for it," said McAvoy, but Burke did
not care to take such chances for his cash.
They did not shake, and then McAvoy
said: "If you don't give me that money
I'll put hole through you"
Burke took the stand and said he saw
McAvoy in Conroys' saloon early last FRI
day morning and the money sticking out
OF the top pocket OF his vest. He testified
that he took McAvoy home twice that
day, and that the latter bought plenty
OF beer 10 drink at his home. He said
that he took McAvoy to an out house,
and as he was drunk he could not help
himself, so he assisted him. Burke claims
that when they were In, Conroy's saloon
he took the money from McAvoy's vest
pocket, and put it in his 'McAvoys'trou-
ssrs'pocket and then went to McAvoy's
home with him. He then took him into
the clubhouse. He said that the money
could not have been lost on the road from
Conroy's saloon to his home. Burke was
discharged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
FIRE in THE CELLAR.
Mr.. Gobeille's Millinery Stock Damaged
by Smoke Only.

Abou, O'Clock this afternoon Thomas
j. Morrisey, driver for Steamer pulled
in an alarm from pox 231 at the corner OF
Westminster and Dorrsnoe streets for a
fire in J.E. Gobeille's millinery store, 1876
Westminster street.
The fire was confined to the cellar and
originate In a box for rubbish. Nelson
Fourner was the last man In the cellar
he, being engaged to remove some boxes
and old rubbish. II Is supposed he lit
his pipe and thew the match into or
near the waste box. The fire W as discov-
cred by Edward Galenzze the errand boy,
who notified Mr.. Gobelle. The many girls
in the employ OF the firm worked like
beavers IN putting away trimmed hats
and all the while could hear the frs
cracking under their feet.
Mr.Gobeille cannot give estimate OF his
loss, which Will be mostly from smoke.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
The Republicans Will Lead by
Nearly $4,000.
Vote Of the Democrats Fell Off Fully
Forty Per Cent.
Half of This Went 10 Republican Ticket.
Latest Figures Received.

PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. 15.-Tbe returns
from the small towns and plantations in
distant parts of the State are as usual
coming in very slowly and it Is not
probable that all OF them viii be heard
from before tomorrow. The vote from the
cities and towns which poll more than
two thirds OF the entire ballot of the state
indicate, however, that the Repu blican
plurality for Powers will be- between AS
600 and 10000, the largest in tie his
tory OF the state.
In every county liz the state the Re.
publican ticket was successful and al
most every town showed Republican
gain. The Democratic vote is about 40 per
cent. less than in 1892, about 20 per cent.
of this has gone to the Republican ticket
and the stay-at-bomes are respons1ole for
the other half. The vote OF the Pcpulsts
and Prohibtionists throughout the state
shows loss from '92 Of about 25 per
cent.
The vote in 800 out OF the 5l9 cities,
towns and plantations is 66,921 for Pow
ers and n, 143 for Frank. In the last cleo
tion, 1894, when Ceavss wss elected by the
unprecedented majority OF 40, 900, these
towns gave the Republican ticket So, 400,
and the Democrats 24,23O. Republican
gain In plurality of 2293. Considering
the vote.of the missing towns two years,
IL this proportion of gain is kept up the
total vote is estimated at 124,O0O in
round numbers, Republican SO, 100;
Democrats, "a, $40; scattering 5000. Re-
publican plurality $3.50. Anything more
than rough estimate OF the plurality
based on the 3gures last year in missing
towns is impossible.
In the first Congressional district
Reeds plurality is 10, 566 > Dinghy has
about II, 900 plurality in the second dis
trict and Milliken near II, ,OO0 in the sthird.
There are more missing towns in the
fourth district than in any other, but
from the figures at hand it Is estimated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
To Protect Goods in Pro-
cess of Manufacture.
Green & Son Applied for Ap-
pOintment of Receiver.
Action Forced by Failure of Their
Philadelphia Agents.

The United States Circuit Court Of
Rhode Island today appointed Robert
Reoch OF Warwick as receiver for s. III.
Green & Sons, manufacturers at Warwick.
The appointment was the result Of the
failure OF the Coffin, Altemus Company
OF Philadelphia and the assignment OF
the concern of John Lowber Welsh.
Coffin, Altemus Company were the
selling agents for s. ii. Green q Son,
and by the terms of the agreement exist
ing between the two the agents had cer-
tain title to the cloth while in process OF
manufacture at the mills In Warwick.
1t was to protect their goods from the
action of the assignment to Welsh that
S. A. Greene a. Sons though their attor-
ney petitjoned for the appointment OF
the receiver
When the petition was granted the de-
PENDANTS In the cause at philadelphia
made general appearance through their
solicitors, samuel Dickson ana James
Tillinghast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
MILWAUKEE'S FIRE.
Two Men Known to Have Lost Lives
in Burning Barn.
Others Believed 60 Have Perished Ais
Flames Spread Rapidly.

MILWAUKEE Wis, Sept. 15.-Two men
and 25 hcrses lost their lives this morning
in fire which destroyed Albert Managers
livery stable. The fire was discovered
shortly after o'clock. The flames spread
so rapidly that only three men and few
horses were able to get out of the build
ing. Fifteen minutes after tine hremen
had reached the scene the building was
In ruins. AT 2 a. m. the body of man
and that of the man who WAS fatally
burned are not known, as they were en-
ployed but a few days ago. 1t 10 reported
that still other employees may have Loot
their lives In the fire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
P0mroy Coal Co Sued.

John p. Donovan, administrator on the
estate OF James Griffin, has begun suit FOR
y15, 900 against the Pomroy Coal Com
pany. Griffin was killed while at work
on the schooner Gen. e. ). Greeley, in
March, 1896, Coal was being unloaded
from tins schooner at the time OF the &C.
cident and a bucket that, 1t IL claimed,
was improperly hooked, fell and struck
Griffin on the head, iniicting injuries
from which he died shortly after reaching
the Rhode Island Hospital. Griffin was 35
years old and was unmarried.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
Stabbed With Scissors.

Deonizo Almonte and Fslco Tappi had
a dispute about bill and Tappi stabbed
his fellow countrymsn: with scissors in
the neck because he wouldn't or couldn't
pay. Almonte lives at 96 Dean street.
Tappi, who who formerly lived in this
city, now makes Thayervillc, Mass, his
headquarters. While boarding with Al
monte some time ago Tsppi lent him
money ana II was paid back excepting
$3.50. He came to town yesterday to
collect II and a fierce fight followed.
Tsppi complained to the police, but the
scissors wielder made himself scarce ard
could not be found.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
Swept Off the Rocks.

Miss Julia Terensen, employed as a maid
In the family Of Joseph Cline at Nara
gansett Pier, was drowned in a peculiar
manner at that place yesterday. She was
sitting on the rocks In front OF the Ocean
road reading book, when Dig wave
rolled In and took her from her seat She
screamed for assistance. she was taken
from the water but he efforts OF doctors
could not rekindle toe spark OF life.
she was a good-looking German woman
about % years of age. and II Is SAID her
homo was at zoe West 10Th street, New
York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
TALKED ABOUT.

Nathan s. Bassett of Pawtucket has
been granted pension.
The Eastern League series cioses today
and the Grays are the champions. Hooray
Clerk George l.. Webster Of the common
pleas division Of the Supreme Court re-
torned from his annual vacation yester-
day. a.
Today there is q decided improvement
in the condition of Harbormaster John
NJ. Mag uire, who is suffering from blood
poisoning ut his home, 81 Governor
street.
The observance..of the fas. OF the atone
ment by the Hebrew residents OF this
city Will begin at sunset tomorrow and
the fast will not end until sunset on the
following day.
Isaac Wilcox, a milk peddler OF Swan
sea reports that he paid his hired man $50
last Saturday to ray his milk bills TO
his supply. The hired man came to this
town, where he left the team and de-
camped. At this writing nothing is
known OF hi, whereabouts Mr.. Wilcox
secured his team.
Charles Wheaton was severely injured
while crossing Dean street ct o O'clock
last evening hy being knocked down by
a horse attached to an express wagon in
charge OF two men. Mr.. Wheaton was
taken to the Knight street police station
where he was attended By DIR. Palmer.
The men who were responsible Tor the
accident drove OF.
The following passengers arrived today
from Baltimore and Norfolk on s. $.
Allegheny: MIR. and Mrs. j. II. Gill.
MIR. ana Mrs. }. A. Morton, Mr.. II. r..
Stwert, Mr.. and Mrs. II. IL. Hall, Mr..
J. Booz, Mr.. l.. Harwood, Miss Annie
Grey, Mr.. Il. Willis, Mr.. r.. Willis. Sir.
Frank Somes, Mr.. }. Shedley, Colonel G.
Ambrose.
Army worms attacked the seven acre
farm OF James N. Smith In North Provi-
dence few 6ays ago and suecfeded in
DESTROYING q crop of German millet, some
OF which was 20 incnes high. After this
they marched onto tho lawn and de-
strcyed that, and then msrcbed across
the road onto tho lawn OF DIR. Barnard
and destroyed the grass. 1he worms are
nowhere else TO be seen ia that part OF
the town.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
A Quaint OLD Place.

Down at the foot OF the car line at
Pawtuxet, near the head OF the cove, is a
quaint, old-fashioned place run by the
genial cap slocum, where the connoi-
seurs OF live broiled Holsters and shell
fish gather these sutumnsl days and en-
Joy the toothsome dsinties. Many of the
lovers OF shore dinners who fino the sum-
mer season all too short, also drop in on
Sundays and partakc off "A's" din ner,
acknowledged to be among the best con-
cocted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
OUTLAWS SHOT DOWN.
ThraSher and Panther Killed by
Deputy SheriffS.
They Murdered Deputy Sheriff Bass at
Blocton Three Weeks Ago.

BIRMINogAM, Ala, Sept. l6.-Bert
Thrssher, the notorious Bibb county
outlaw, and his pal, known as "Doc"
Panther, but whose real identity is un-
known, were killed by deputy sheriis
Henry Cole and j. Ball Of this city near
Herr creek, Walker county, at dark last
evening. Ever since the murder Of
Deputy Sheriff Griffin Bass at Blocton
three weeks ago, Cole and Ball have been
on the hunt for the outlaws, for whom q
large reward was outstanding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
A Horse Burned 10 Death.

A midnight fire in q barn owned by
Edward Doian, rear OF 774 EDDY street.
last night killed a horse and destroyed
two bugglss and two harnesses. Eugene
Jordan discovered the rire and sent an
alarm from box 20. UnavsiliDg efforts
were made to save the property, which
was incurred for $1,000. The loss was
about half that sum. The bOrso was
owned by Daniel Dolan, who raid lie be-
lieyed the Gre was OF incendisry origin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
Coopers In Convention.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Sept. 15.-Ths sixth
annual session Of the international
Cooper's Union met here yesterday.
About forty delegates were present. A
short session was held and various COM
mittees were appointed. The convention
will be in session three days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
Nearing the battle-ground.
Copyright, lseC.l

Fercig-on-the- Nile. Sept 15.-Ths
First, Second and Third brigades OF cav
airy and the Camel corps continued the
advance on Dongola yesterday. pushing
on southwark from Kederina. The in
iantry. artillery. engineers and trans-
port corps Will also move further south
ward, so soon as the cavalry reports TO
ward as soon as the cavalry reports the
country open for them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
Has Rockefeller Bought Steel Plant.

CLEVELAND, o., Sept. ia rnmor
is in circulat ION here to the effect that
John ID. Rockefeller, the multi-million-
aire, has purchased the great plant OF
the Johnson Steel Company at Lorain.
but II lacks confirmation. In fact Pres
ident A. j. Markham OF the Johnson COM
pany, when communicated with by the
telephone. denied the rumor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
IN A SERIOUS CONDITION.
A Georgiaville Mill Operative Assaulted
In a Saloon.


At 80 this afternoon Charles Calvert,
q clerk in Blanding & Blanding's drug
store on weybosset street, saw man
covered with blood come around the
corner from Hay street. Calvert led the
man into the store and sent for the am
bulance. The attending physician, DR..
Auten, found that the man had been
struck on the head with q club or had
fallen, striking his head on the sidewalk.
He was in a serious condition. The man
had been drinking but was able to say
that his homo was in Georgiayille and
his name was Thomas Conlan. He is q
mill operative and has family. He came
to the city this forenoon and is supposed
to have been assaulted In bar room.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
Justice Russell mt Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Sept. l5.-Sir Charles
Russell, accompanied by Lady Russell.
Miss Russell and Mr.. Fox. are the guests
II Frank Thomson. at his country place.
.Corkerhiil" The visit Is OF a purely
personal character. friendly relations
having existed between the two families
for q number OF yearc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
WAS 1T SUICIDE ?
Deck Steward Of the New York Disap-
peared From the Vessel.

NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-There was a sup
posed suicide on BOARD the American
line steamer New York, which arrived at
an carly hour this morning from South
ampton. George Candy, one of the deck
stewards, was reported missing yester-
day morning. A thorough search was
made, out no trace OF him could be
found, and he is supposed to have
fallen or jumped overheard during the
early morning hours. A concert given
for the relief of his family netted S517.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
CANDIDATE BRYAN'S COUSIN.
q. II. Bryan Under Arrest For For
gerry at Little Rock, Ark.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Sep. 80. r.
Bryan, aged 26, was lodged in Jail here
yesterday on charge of forgery and OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses. He
is accused OF forging and selling several
thousand newspaper contest coupons.
Bryan is well known in Little Rock. He
is a cousin of William j. Bryan, the
Presidential candidate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
rhrce Friends at rernandIna.

Washington. Sept. 15.-The secretary
OF the treasury yesterday received
telegram from the collector Of customs
at Fernandina, Fla. stating that the
suspected nlIbustering steamer Three
Friends had arrived at that port. pre-
sumabiy from Key West. No further
,a rtir1iara were Riyen
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15

Danbury, Conn. Sept. 15.-Annie. tee
i0-yeaf-old daughter OF Daniel y. Ma
honey, was bitten under the eye and on
.he forehead by a mad dog yesterday.
while going TO school, and Annie ia.
rash. another schoolgirl was Knocked
down. but was not bitten by the dos.
The Mahoney girl Will be taken TO the
pasteur institute, New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
Farm Buildings Burned.

CJAREMoST. N. H.. Sept. i5.-Tho
farm buildings OF Ersstus Bailey, two
miles from here, were destroyed by fire
this morning. Loss $500; insurance
$500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
EXPLOSION CAUSED IT.
A $500 Fire In Fall River This Morn
Ing.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Sept. i5.-Fire.
caused by an explosion in the dark room
OF Thibault's photograph gallery, dam
aged the building to the extent OF $1,000,
and Mr.. Thibault's less will be $1,000, and
M. J.. Hudner's market on lower floor
was damaged to the extent of $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15

When the stomach fails to fil require
menis and appetite lisa thing Of the past.
use BOvOX night and morning. b0c
and s1.0o-slI druggists.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15

AUGUSTA, Me-, Sept. 5.-The corrected
vote has been received from all of the
towns in Kennebec county. 1t shows a
Republican plurality of 1898, the largest
ever given in the county. Powers has 6697
and Frank 240i. Milliken's vote is about
go more. The Republican plurality In
this county in 1892 was 1852, n gain yes
terday OF 277I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15
SIOCum'S PaWturet Cove House

VIII be open until further potice and continue
90 serve CLAM CHOWDER, FRIED seal
IOpS, and OYSTERS, brolled Live Lobste q
n specially. spectaf clam Bake sundays Open
Nroainfs. Take rawtuxet Car. si5-d
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15

RocKLAND, Me, Sept. 15.-The vote
from IL out of II towns in Knox county
gives Powers 274S, Frank 1909. The miss
ing towns in the last election gave a
Republican plurality of 400, and 1t is be-
jieved that the final returns will show
yesterdays plurality to be over 1900. In
1892 II was 29i.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-15

CREATE the impression OF
~ strength and Of s0undness.
People AZ least feel that those who
keep their am ca before the public
by using The NEWS are solid and
substantial
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-09-24
A. Q. PURCELL.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
List of Magistrates for the Several
Townships i'm Vance County.

Following is the list Of Magistrates
for the different townships in the
county, representing the old and new
appointments:
Henderson Townships. II. Allen,
w. Z. Gary. Simon z. Kearney. J. II.
Satterwhite, L. NJ. Duke, w. II
Hughes, w. A. Belvin.
Kittrell Township-W. w. Ellis
B. A. Capehart, Jas. p. Hunt, r. NJ
Person, H. NJ. Hight. Thos. Burwell
Henry A. Finch, J. l.. Davis.
Sandy Creek Township-Jas. II.
Ball, J. H. Foster, Eugene Thorne
Scion Sutherland, Robert Souther.
land, S. NJ. Duke, W. B. Daniel, r. F.
Green.
Middleburg Township-Alfred f.
Jones, J. z. Satterwhte, Z. l.. d. Hes.
ter. j. Burton, Thos. S. Henderson
Nutbush Township-Jas. M. Caudle
Thos. Hendricks, James Bullock, A
2. Harris. L. a. Riggan.
Townsville Township-M. b. Har
ris, G. II. Dawes, d. Il. Brame. j. II.
Taylor, D. S. Marrow. F. M. Marrow
N. D. Boyd.
WILLIAMSBURG Township-A. B. J
Wyche. J. l.. Kelly, A. Z. Eaton
Peter B. Sneed, J. G.. Register, W. S
Green.
Dabney Township-G. w. Wright
o. II. Parham, J. l.. Caps, r.. A
Wilson, l. II. Fuller, w. l.. Bur
| rOughs.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-09-24
LITTLE GIRL IN GALA DRESS.
JUST FROM SCHOOL, IN SIGHT OF HOME,
WHEN IN SUDDEN FRENZY, Born
OF DRINK, THE YOUNG MAN
STRIKES HER TO THE
PAVEMENT

Little Mamie Bryan is dead-the idol Of
Epiphany School and all the neighborhOOd
OF Stuyvesant Park-killed by blow
from the fist of a young man who was
craZed by drink.
Gayly attired, in honor of the opening
day of her school, from which she was re-
turning, laughing happily and chatting
with playmate, she was within two doors
of ber home when the blow came without
an instant s warning. Fifteen hours later
hours of agonizing panther merry ex-
iStence ended.
1t was not the blow of any one of the
city's outlaws, delivered with sinister mo-
tive, but that of youth whose previous
record is clean and Observation-Disclosures
GOggin, who was dazed by liquor. and
who, prisone: in the YOrkville Police
Station. spends his time vainly tying to
realize that he, of all men in the world
could have raised his hand against child
These are the chief elements of trag-
edy of which the city has not witnessed the
parallel in many year, if ever.
Mamie Bryan was barely twelve years
old. She lived with her moth er and hel
three great aunts, the Misses Riley, in the
latterS' handsome home at No. 315 East
Eighteenth street. With her slight, grace.
full figure, her mass of golden curls. hel
pretty manners and merry disposition, she
was idoliZed by her playmates, while hei
mother and great aunts had hardly a
thought that was not devoted to her happi
ness.
For six years Mamie had attended the
Epiphany School on Twenty-second street
| near Second avenue, of which Sister Will
liamana is principal. In all the school en-
tertainments and those of Epiphany
Church, which she regularly attended
| with her mother and great aunts, Mamie
| was prominent owing to her gifts of elocu
ton. dancing and mimicry.