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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
Ex IRA !!
$50 O'CLOCK.
DYNAMITE
Exploded in a
Church.
An EmplOye Of r. B. Little
sadly Hurt.
Was at Work Delivering Coal
For st. Thomas Church.
His Right Hand Torn off and Side
Lacerated.
. Whether the Explosiv. Was in the Coal
or Mt is Unknown.
Was at Work Delivering Coal
For st. Thomas Church.
His Right Hand Torn off and Side
Lecerated.
Whether the Explosiv. Was in the Coal
or Mt Is Unknown.

A most mysterious accident occurred at
St. Thomas church, Manton, at 10 o'clock
this forenoon. Men employed by X. B.
Little were engaged in carrying coal into
the cellar of the church. Among them
was an Italian named Frank Rome.
lbey had toen at work sometime,
nothing unusual had occurred and no one
suspected that any sort OF danger lurked
in tie cellar or the innocent looking
black diamond till suddenly there was
terrific report and Rome fell, painfully
wounded, beside tho basket be had just
dropped.
His right hand was torn and lacerated
in fearful manner and there was also a
wound IL his side. which, however, was
not deep.
What caused the explosion or where the
conbusti5le came from is mystory. 1t
ia believed that the explosives were some
sort Of dynamite cartridge for piece
OF slug was found in one of Romes
wounds. but whether it was in the coal
or On the cellar floor is unknown. =.
Some OF those who investigated were of
the opinion that the explosive wns n dyna-
mite cartridge that had been left in the
cellar
Rome was taken to the Rhode Island
Hospital in the ambulance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
PROF. PUTNAM ELECTED
Is Now President of Society for Ad-
vancement of Science.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. IL Prof. Ward
Putnam OF Harvard was elected president
Of the American Association for the Ad-
vancement OF Science this morning l..
q. II. Ward of tue department of agri-
culture, Washington, succeeds Prof.
Putnam as permanent secretary; ID. >.
X. Elliott Of the Ohio State University.
Columbus. was cleo ed general secretary
TO succeed Prof. Hall; Frederick Bedell
of Cornell University. was made secretary
of the council and vice president and
secretaries were named for each OF the
various sections.
Boston was chosen as the place OF
meeting ia 1898.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
A DOUBLE DEAL.
Mrs. Tella Waters Is in
Trouble.
She Accuses Her Sister, Mrs.
Benjamin, of Trickery.
An Estate in Warren Was Sold
Twic:-NO Deed Given.

Mrs. Teila Waters told to News re-
porter this morning story from which 1t
would appear sho has been sharply and
badly treated by her sister, Mrs. Samue
Benjamin. Mrs. Waters is the wife OF DIR.
Waters who is we'll known in this city.
The doctor settled in Warren sometime
ago but did not remain there very long.
The main reason for his short stay thes
may be found in his wife's story.
Mrs Waters said today that she traded
off some city property for the Fellows
estate at Touissit on Warren neck with n
man named O'Erien. She did not take
the decd Of the Warren property in her Cwn,
but in her sisters name.
This sister, Mrs. Benjamin, with her
husband. Samuel, went to live at the
place with Mrs. Walters for while Ore
day Mrs. Benjamin told her sister, Mrs.
Walters. that she and her husband were
going to live in Fall River where Mr..
Benjamin had got work.
Just before going Mrs. Walters claims
Mr.. Benjamin sold the estate on Touisset
neck to n an named G8bbitt who owped
the farm adjoining IL. The doctors wife
was very indignant when she heard OF
this but she had TO move just the same as
bbe neW oWncr Wauteu tbe property.
Since Mrs. Ben jamin took her trunks
and started on her alleged trip to Fall
River nothing has bcen heard of her or
her husband. Mrs Walters says she has
had friends search for the missing pair
but the search has not been success.
Mrs. Walters makes the charge that Mr..
Gabbitt knew the property did not be.
long to Mrs. Benjamin. The wife of the
doctor Is also in trouble over a mortgage
nOta Uiypn nv her Soma time aOo
She claims that the note was really
transferred rs part consideration of pur-
chase and that she is no longer RESPONSE
BILE for it either legally or morally.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
TIRED OF LIVING.

London, Aug. 1a AT the inquest just
held over the remains OF an American
who committed suicide by shooting him
self with n revolver. at Handsworth. after
n card party, it developed that the de-
ceased left number of extraordinary let
ters. including the following:
This is to certify that ], Asa Charles,
Jack son, an American citizen living in
Birmingham, have of my own free will
and desire committed suicide, as have
lived quite long enough" f"
The jury rendered verdict TO the
effect that the deceased committed suicide
while laboring under insanity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
RECEIVED BY THE POPE.

A cable dispatch from Rome says that
tie Pope yesterday received the Canadian
premier, Sir Wilfred and Lady Laurisr.
Ihe audience, began Mt noon. lasted an
hour. and was of very cordial nature
His Holiness asked for detailed informa-
tion regarding the situation of affairs in
canada aud especially questioned the
Canadian statesman on the subject of the
Manitoba schools.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
TROUBLES In URUGUAY.

Montevideo, Uruguay. Aug. 13.-An
envoy has arrived here direct from the in
surGent camp and il is still hoped that
peace will be arranged.
An armistice OF twenty-five days was
signed on July 20 between the insurgents
and troops OF the government OF Uru-
quay. The revolt against the government
OF tho republic broke out in March last
and was due To the government defiance
of public opinion when requested to
rescind OF anrul the election classed as
fraudulent which had then just taken
place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS
At77th Annual II. J. state Fair, Sept.
q, q, -, -, 10

Our Premium List for 1877, somewhat de.
layed, Is now ready for delivery. out-of- town
exhibitors will be- supplied by mail Those
residing In Providence will be- supplied by
special delivery or may obtain copies at the
following places: NJ Steinert ~ Sons Co..
521-S29 Westminster street; o. r. Leavens a.
Co, s6 Westminster streei:W. E. Barrett. a Co,
e5S Canal street. r. W Rounds A. CO., iOl 100
North Main street; Walter A. Potter, q Ex.
change place: George r. Weaver. 1919 West
pharmacy, Warren avenue, corner First street
East Providence.
Entries win close August o.
x. l. STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION,
W. W. DEXTER Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
IDENTITY A SECRET.

Newark. ". H., Aug. l3-The identity
of we'll dressed man who was arrested
last night under the name Of Lonn Doe
and who is alleged to be implicated in
$50, 600 philadelphia jewelry robbery has
not yet been disclosed by the police. Cap
tain Daiey who went 90 Philadelphia last
night 20 inyestlgats the mntter returned
TO-DAY and conferred with Chief Of Police
Horpsr. It is said that particulars In the
case were withheld 80 rs not to interfere
with contemplated arrangements.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
CONCEALED SPARKLERS
Richard Newbauer Passenger on
Fuerst Bismarck Arrested.

New York. Aug. I3 Richard New
bauer, passenger on tho Hamburg
American liner Fuerst Bismarck which
arrived here today, was arrested before he
set foot on shore for concealng $4,000
worth OF diamonds in his clothing Mr..
Newbnuer said he was q merchant of
Hamburg, Germany, and hail merely
brought the jewels with him for safekeep-
ing. The diamonds were confscated and
New bauer was held in $500 bail for trial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
MAD WITH MEASLES.

Port Jervis, n. ". Aug. IL Miss
Anna Golden. daughter If Dennis Golden
OF Hankins station on tho Erie Rail
way, west of here, had an attack of
measles few weeks ago. her mind be-
coming unbalanced. During her mothers
absence yesterday she cut her throat with
her fathers razor, seyeriug AN artery ana
part of the windpipe IL is thought she
will die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
The Jersey Lily.

that is mis- christian name, is descended
by an odd dispensation OF fate, from the
earls of Jersey
Both parties to the proposed match have
not been without experience in the way
OF matrimony. Prince Paul's son by his
first wife is now an officer in the Aus
trian army.
Esterhazy is 81 years DID, but il is said
that he does not look nor feel his age by
20 years.
Mrs. Langtry is in town, at the Savoy
Hotel, where she dfned with Esterhazy
last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
CASEY GETS A CONTINUANCE.

Lynn. Mass. Aug. is.-Thomas +. Casey
was arrested this morning charged with as-
sault on Clerks Boardman and Cook Of Hotel
Seymour. and has been Identified by them 10
one Of the three men who entered the hotel
Office in the early morning Of Ausust :. as
saulted the two clerks and attempted TO get
at the money drawer. Casey asked q contin-
uance in court this morning and was granted
until August IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
OUARRELED WITH HIS WIFE.

Bo,ton, Avg. l3--IoseTh L. Kuntz, 81 years
old. committed suicico today by shooting
himself through the heart with revo.vor.
He n "a a quarrel with hts wife on money mat
iers and proceeding TO hts room he fired the
fatal shot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13

Tho Bankrupt stock of Joseph Wei,me.
of woons ,ckct. Is going fast. Ttcrc are
many good bargains left AZ The STAND
ARD SHOE CO 81 Wcstmins,er >treet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
WILL NOT RETURN TO STAGE.

Shepherdstown, W. Va, Aug. l3-Mr II.
ID. Shepherd, who married Miss Odetto
Tyler, s1id last night that there was no truth
in the report that he and his wife contem.
plated returning to the stage. They are quite
content TO remain in private lifo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13
LA | Is
INSANE.
Verdict of Court
in O'Leary Case.
Judge SWeetland'S Deci-
sion Reluctant.
Stated That Testimony of
Relatives Had no Weight.
Attorney General Tanner Appeared
as Counsel for Defense.
The Physician Was Allowed to Choos.
His Own Asylum.
Stated That Testimony of
Relatives Had no Weight.
Attorney General Tanner Appeared
as Counsel for Defense.
The Physician Was Allowed to Choos.
His Own Asylum.

DIR. Clement ID. O'Deary was adjudged
insane in the Sixth District Court this
morning by Judge Sweetland who said
that so far as he could see that tho doctor
was not insane. and he must base his
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-13

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. iOc or CSC.
III {. Z. Z. fail 10 cure. druggists refund monoy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-16
RUNAWAY.

Last Monday afternoon little ex-
element was created in the village by
a runaway. Geo. ST. Louis was driv-
inc along t street with q horse and
cutter as the train came in. The
horse became frightened at the engine
and started to run. One Of the lines
broke and the horse became unman-
ageable. Mr., ST. Louis and George
Goodwill, who was in the cutter with
him, jumped out, and the horse went
tearing down the street. In front OF
St. Peters meat market, the cutter
collided with a hitching post, freeing
the horse and breaking the cutter
The horse continued his career on cV-
er the bridge and out into the country
and if he kept up the same gait was
not long in reaching home.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-16
,o,,xrY OFFICERS, ETC.

ocof Court. ..... ~;
Terns;J nal court meets on call,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

LAND OFFICE AT WAUSAU, WIS,
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof IN
support of his claim and that said
proof will be made before the Judge or
Clerk of the Circuit Court, at Rhine
lander, Wis, on January 10th, 1898,
viz: John Gudegast, who made H. E,
No, $3.50, for Lot /, Sec. a, Tp. 80
North, Range s East.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of, said land, viz:
Charles Fliegel, Toman&"k Lake, Wis
Elijah Ball. Eagle River "is.
Thos. Landon, s
Arthur Mathews
EDGAR T. H'HEELCCtz.
Register.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-16

Last Friday, S. W. Smith Of the
Denton House, suffered an accident
which promises to lay him up for some
time He was assisting in unloading a
load Of wood when the sled tipped ov-
er. He started to jump from the load
but slipped and fell fiat, twisting one
Ofhis legs under himself in a peculiar
manner. He is quite heavy man and
the fall wrenched the tendons of his
leg badly. No bones were broken but
the doctor said the accident was more
painful and would take longer to re-
cover from, than it would if the leg
had been broken.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-16
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS

Fost-Naster General Gary, in his re-
FU' 10 Congress, recommended the es-
~VI!snment of Postal Savings Banks
a." Dill for that purpose has already
Oeen introduced by Congressman Lori
ner q Chicago.
'"~sr MS scheme money order Off
W. selected by the postmaster-general
rs 10 be made branch postal savings
,L L0' WIN an Office in the department
" '"Led the central bank. Any
~ +s>OD may become deposition under
s ~S act including married women and
m, s.'s SooTe y years, Deposits are
~. '''0 10 a dollar and its multiple and
,,, sN'9eoins $500 each. and deposits
Interest," ''' ''V00 WILL no' or@"
,Sa 5 |,"' savings stamps and cards OF
hb, S'"oLlnation of 5 and 10 cents are
aa '''0' Interest is to be at the rate
pri, Ss' cent Year, to be added to the
R ~',Pal On June so of each wear.
srr :. vOoSS are to be forwarded annu-
'% Tor examination.
ais E secretary OF the treasury under
@,ss, ~" Is required to invest the in
Sss, caring bonds of the United
I'D h. w :, whose principal is guaran-
hp7sH w we United States, or in state
ecarias rO 0onds of municipalities and
oyrost.s, w. under stated restrictions.
e3s,a~ ~ Will not be liable to seizure
,r s-''On under any legal process.
Gxar ss ~,u'es defining crimes ia the
Mal ss ,.'ce are to be applied to the
essss a'Ioss system, and the act is to
&&ase ''''ln SIX months of its
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-16

CITY OFFICERS, ETC.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-16
YOUR HOLIDAY TEIP

can be made via the North y @,,st,'-f
Line on excursion tickets "h'ca VIII
be sold at reduced rates December -
25 and 81, 1897, and January l. 1885,
limited to January 4, 1898, to points on
the Nortn-W estern System WITHIN zoo
miles OF selling station.
For tic cts AMI in ormation, apply 20
accents. Chicago & Northwestern KY
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-16
First Pub. Nov. H. Last Dec. 16 iS9,
NOTICE Eo9 PUBLICATse5 II
Land Office at Wausau, y ls..

Land Office at Wausau, y IS.
Nov s. 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof IN
support of his claim. ana that SAID
proof will be made before tie Judge or
Clerk OF tine Circuit Court at Eagle
River, Wis, OF December 2lst, 1897.
viz:-WILLIAM ROY, II. E. No. 1914,
for the Lots Nos. 5, 6 and Z, Township
AZ n, OF Range s East.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of, said land, VIZ:
Frank Potts, John Smith, Eugene
Estes and Fred Wright, all OF Kline
lander, Wis.
EDGAR T. WHEELOCK,
Register.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-16

j. B. Rogers, J. E. Sullivan & Cos
gentlemanly manager, is about the
busiest man in town these days, still If
vou drop in upon him at the old stand.
he will find time to show you the finest
line OF fall and winter suitlngs ever
brought to this city. He does his own
cutting and he will guarantee you q
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-16
FRESH OYSTERS

Can be had Mart Hirzei's Restau-
rant in anv style, an r b'l fried or
stewed sELECT S,-The best in the
market.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-16

EDGAR T.. HHEELCCk..
Register
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-16
FRESH OYSTERS

SET ,ECTS:-At Hirzel's Restauran at
Either in can or bulk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
HtDFORD.
Important Meeting of Cnttlc-Mcn-
General Notes.

EAST RADFORD. VA, May 26.-(Spe-
cial)-A large number OF breeders Of fine
stock dealers in fat cattle, and exporters
OF high-grade beef cattle met here yes
tcrday. and organized an association TOT
the purpose of exporting their stock d.
rect 10 Europe without its going through
the hands Of the regular exporters the
meeting was well attended by the repre-
sentative cattle-men of the Southwest,
and the movement promises TO be an
important one. Lieutenant Governor
Robert c. Kent. Of Wytheviile. was chair-
man Of the meeting. and j. r. McGdVock
secretary. Among those present were X
{. Kent. Wythcvile; r.. {. Kent, Ut"
Pulaski: James II. McGavock, Fort CHS
we'll; Francis Bell Pulaski; c. H. King
Pulaski: j. W. McGavock, Wythe county;
W. 5. Trinkle. Wytheville; j. II. X. Bell
Pulaski; T.. ID. Withrow. Dublin; c. r.
ST. Clair. Pulaski: James A. Allison. Pu-
lask county: ID. =. Graham, Wythe coun-
~: Major John r. Cowan. Montgomery
county: David VI. Cloyd. Pulaski county;
c. G. HUFF. Roanoke county. and Frank
Tickling. Roanoke A number of cattle
men were absent, but the move is one
i'm which the whole Southwest is con-
cerned. and all endorse it, whether they
were present or rot.
The authorities are still hearing Of the
doings of the man Gregory, who was
sentenced to the penitentiary last week
for DEMONSTRATING. The Mayor has re-
ceived a letter from Tennessee asking
about him. and giving the Information
that he had committed forgery while in
Tennessee.
The weather is very cold, and fires and
overcoats were in demand yesterday
There was heavy frost this morning.
The trial OF NJ. X. Smith. indicted for
robbery has been continued until next
court. He is the third one to be tried.
his two brothers having been convicted.
one is serving his term, and the other is
in the Christiansburg jail pending an
appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Rev. r. W. Liley, for several years
pastor Of the Christian church here. will
leave next week for Chicago, where he
will attend the Chicago University.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27

to come of tomorrow. The Republicans
will have a ticket In several OF the DIS
tricts IN opposition 20 the incumhents'
who are Democrats A warm fight is cN-
pccted No interest Is taken In the mat
ter of a constitutional convention.
The chances are that stafford VIII
favor the idea. the leaders holding that
there are many things needing attention
that can only be obtained by such
method. The measure will be defeated III
this county and In Fredericksburg.
Judge Montgomery Slaughter. who mas
been suffering for some weeks from
serious attack OF prostratlon. Is reported
well enough to be sitting up IN his room
Quantities Of sturgeon are being causht
in the lower Rappahannock, and many
are brought here. Several parties are
engaged down on the river in canning
the roe Of this FISH. which later on viii be
known as caviare. and exported 10 Rus
sia. where IL Is considered a dainty dish.
The prospectors from the North VINO
were mentioned in this correspondence as
having gone on a tour Of investigation
through the gold belt In Stafford county
returned this afternoon. They expressed
themselves as much pleased at the out
look. and predict much prosperity to ac-
crue 10 this section when the properties
they visited are opened up. They will 20
from here TO Richmond to look at pro-
pCrtles I'm that vicinity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27

At the annual meeting OF the congre-
CATION OF st. Johns German Evanselicai
church, held Tuesday night the following
gentlemen were elected members OF the
council for the ensuing year: President.
II. G.. Miller; Vice-President, Louis Behle;
Recording Secretary. a. Hartung; Finan-
cal Secretary, Carl Wippermann, TFea-
surer. John +. Koeher; A. Jacob, Louis
Euker, and Alfred Won N. Rosenegk.
The report OF the financial secretary
showed that there are 2i2 contributing
members IN the congregation. The re-
ceipts OF the year were s3,le0.si, and the
expenditures s2.J16.
Mr.. Louis Euker and Rev. Paul L.
Mcneil. ID. d., the pastor Of the church.
who had been delegates TO the synod Of
the Atlantic District. which recently met
at Baltimore, submitted a report shows
ing the synod to be in 4 satisfactory con-
dition.
Rev. Dr. Mcneil stated that during the
month OF June he would have TO go on
a tour OF inspection through several In
stitutlons OF the synod In his official
capacity as president OF the directory Of
the general synod.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-27
SCOTTSVILLE.
Death of n Lady-Dought IA Farm
Briefs.

Briefs.
SCOTTSVILLE, VA, May 26.-(Special)
Senator Martin was here yesterday, but
was summoned back TO Washington by
a telegram regarding his sick child, ana
left by the east-bound train.
The death Monday night Of Mrs. Phan-
uel Davis took from us most estimable
christian woman. Her sufferings had
been long and intense, and death came
TO her as a sweet message of release.
She was a sister of the late w. T. Staples,
OF your city. and an aunt OF Senator Mar
tin She was buried yesterday in the
ga family graveyard, near Glendower.
Captain W. G. Staples, of Washington,
who came here to recruit his health. after
a very critical time spent at Emergency
Hospital. Washington, overflows with
praisc Of Or Edmond Lee TOmpkins,
formerly of Richmond a son of the late
w d. Tompkins He says but for his
noble efforts and skill ne believes he
would have died.
Mr.. Leslie H. Martin came home to-day
from washington, and expects 10 remain
here during the summer months.
MIR. Fred H. Farrar and Mr. Balm, OF
Charlottesville. are here to-day.
Mr.. James \. Baber, Of Richmond, is
here to-day.
Mr.. Edward Moon. formerly of this
Mace. but now of Lynchburg has just
boeun business i'm that city
Mr.. r. l.. Hammer. who was here last
week with his family. from Denison, Tex,
has purchased a farm five miles south
OF charlottesville. 1 am informed that
the real estate business in this county
is becoming quite active.
our public school wiz have a grand
exhibition at their final at Bears Hall,
next Monday night.