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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-06
Berg. Took His Life at
His Boarding House.
HE HAD BEEN DESPONDENT
Unable TO Work Becaus: His Eye
sight Was Failing.
CYANIDE OF POTASSIUM USED.

Cyanide Of potassium was the means 10y
which August j. Rerg 63 years Of age,
ended his life about 4 :l5 o'clock last even
ing. This drug acts very quickly and
within short time after he had taken it
the man was dead.
Mr.. Berg boarded with Mrs. Hannah
Martin at e6 Stewart street, ana for
some time has been despondent and re-
Gently on several occasions has talked of
committing suicide.
He was for many years a we'll known
drug clerk, but for several years has been
unable to work, owing to his falling
eyesight. II is probable that his intimate
acquaintance with drugs led him to Sc
lect cyanide of POTASSIUM as the quickest
means OF ending his life.
Mr.. Berg was about the house during
the afternoon and talked with Mrs. Mar
TIN, but when he did not appear at sup.
per time his son went to his room to call
him. He received no response TO his
knock on the door and immed lately enter
ing the room found his father stretched
out upon the bed, breathing family. He
was nt that time unconscious and slowly
dying.
DIR. Hersey was h urriedly summoned.
but before his arrival the poison had
done its work and the man was dead. Dr.
Hersey made an examination and found
that death WAS the result Of poisoning.
The police of the Fifth station were noti-
fed and after Sergt. Bennett had visited
the house Medical Examiner Palmer was
summoned. The latter after hearing the
circumstances surrounding theaffair pro-
nounced it n case of suicide and gave the
son permission to take charge Of the re-
mains.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-06
L.. III. HOLLIN BERGAR,
Chief OF Detective Bureau,
MARY BAKER EDDY.
An Op:n Letter From the Founder of
Christian Science.

Within few days valuable lot owned by
the estate of the late DIR. Russell, at the
corner of State and School streets, in Con-
cord New Hampshire, was sold to Boston
party for $4,000. The sale gave rise to a
story that the property had been bought upon
which TO build Christian Science church.
In reply to an inquiry addressed to Mrs. Eddy
concerning the matter from the editor of the
Concord Monitor, Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy, the
founder OF Christian Science, wrote an open
letter which her many FRIENDS in this city
and vicinity will no doubt be pleased 10 read,
sage remarks direct from her pen. II will be-
noticed that Mrs. Eddy's exalted work still
leaves her time to speak words Of love and
veneration for her native state.
II am informed" writes Mrs. Eddy. that
the Dr. Russell place is sold and will here
after give you what say now about the pur-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-06
Chief Of Detective Bureau at Washington
Cured by Dr.. Greeno'S NerVura.
Inspector Hoinbs1gaT Highest Officer Of Detective Bureau
Advises All Who Wish Health TO Use
Or. Greene'S NorVuTa.

Says He Has Used Dr. Creene's Nervura
Blood and Nerve Remedy Both for Him
self and Family with Excellent Results:
He Is Convinced that 1t Is the Best OF
All Remedies and Will Surely Cure Who
Use 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-06
Amusements This Evening.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HousE-James A.
Herne in "shore Acres
KErrH's OPERA HOUSE" "heFadden Row
az Flats"
OLYMPIC Vaudeville.
WESTMINSTER THEATRE-May ho"a'u
Company in vaudeville.
COLUMBIA" Down the slope.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-06

A. S. Metcalf will give a free organ
recital at the First Congregational chrrca
at clock this afternoon
A free exh bition of ohrysanthcmums is
being held for a few days at the Hope
greenhouses on Massachusetts avenue
Officer Kane of the 9Th station has
returned from his furlough and Officer
willard OF the same station is now enjoy
ing his annual outing.
The subject, what Is Greatness" will
b. discussed by Rev. Wallace Nutting in
his evening discourse at the Union Con
gregational church tomorrow evening
After serious con sideration the public
school teachers have finally decided not
10 sell shares with the element of chances,
rs they believe IL is practically lottery.
The annual celebration in honor Of
Gustavus Adolphus will be- celebrated
this evening at the Swedish Evangelical
Lutheran Gloria Dsi church on Linco I'm
street Gov. Dyer is expected TO be
present and make an address
There were several large articles do
mated for the retirem ent fund bazaar of
such value that IL was not probable that
individual purchasers would be found. It
has been decided TO donate these to char
liable institutions by voting at fixed
rate per vote.
The department Of drawing at Brown
University has just received n gift of an
engineers equalizing brake valve and an
air brake triple valve from the Westing-
house Air Brake company. The students
of mechanical engineering Will use these
as models for their work on machine
drawings
The Providence Albertype company has
filed articles of incorporat ion at the Office
of the secretary OF state. The company
will engage in printing for commercial
and art work, binding in its various
styles ana the manufacture of printing
plates and supplies OF all kinds. The
capital stock is Sl00. 000 and The hnsin1si
will be located in this city. c. Il. b.
platt Il p. Piatt. r. c. Savles, Sr.,
of Pawtucket and f. c. sayles, Jr., OF
Providence are the inccrporators
Capt. Stanton OF the schooner Cor
nclius, which arrived at Newport ycster-
day, reports that on Wednesday he saw a
schooner which he thinks was the Will
liam Ellis OF Bradford, Conn. sink with
ell on board, of the long beach between
Watch Hill and Point Judith. Inquiry
at the life.aviDg stations elicits the i'm
formation that at none Of them is any
thing known concerning the reported
sinking.
About 200 people assembled i'm Roger
Williams hall last evening st an enter
tainment for the benefit of the Reorgan-
lied Church of Jesus Christ The hall
was very tastefully decorated and the
program an attractive one. It was rs
follows: Selection, Vaughn's orchestra:
reading, Miss Minnie Harrison; song.
Miss Helen Deliver; reading, Miss Addie
Patter; violin and piano, the Misses Me-
kingley; read ing, Miss Helen Deliver;
song. Mr.. Deliver; reading. Miss Murch;
Thanksgiving dinner, Miss Pike; bass
solo, Mr. Studley; piano solo. Mr.. Far
rington; reading. Miss Minnie Harrison;
song, Miss Ora Holmes
On Thursday, lightship No. "a was
brought up from the relief station at New
london and anchored of Brehton's Reef
In exchange for the one that had done
duty there. The accommodations aboard
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-06

There are few better known officials
than Lieutenant l.. II. HollinberRGr,
Inspector-in- chief of the Detective Bureau
at Washington. who has recently used DIR.
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy
with such good effects in restoring his
health. he has used it also in his family
with equally beneficial effect, so that be
Knows positively whereof he speaks when
he declares To the sick and suffering of
the world that DIR. Greene's Nervura will
cure-will make people well.
lnspector-in- Chief Hollinbergar says:
Il have used DIR. Greenes Nervura
blood and nerve remedy and so lar As
myself and family are concerned il has
given entire satisfaction. l have known
what it is To SEQ people afflicted with
nervousness, and can say that | am con-
vinced that DIR. Greene's Nervura will
cure such cases. -
l.. III. HOLLIN
Chief of Detective Bureau.
Washington, ID. &.
III you are nervous and your nerves are
weak, you are in bad way If you
have humor or your blood is poor, you
will soon break down in health. If you
feel weak listless, with no heart or
energy for work or pleasure, if your head
aches, your back aches and you feel tired
out and miserable all the time; if you
pass restless, sleepless nights and wake
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-06
THE WEATHER.
rsrtly Cloudy Tonight - Fair ana
Colder Tomorrow.

Washington. Nov. 6-,Maine' New
uampshire and Vermont showers to-
night; sunday fair; colder toniah1'
soutswesterlywin bccoming,bnss north
westerly.
Rhode Island. Massachusetts ana Con-
pecticut. partly cloudy weather tonisht'
Sunday fair; colder tonight brisk 10
h,vh northwesterly winds diminishing in
force
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-06

Tie dencr given last evening by the
Nomsn's Exchange In tho Motiuwan house
Won atCrtnan street was most brilliant
affair att 'nded iiy aiout 2n people. The
huusr was uprn throuRh houi and was rlal.
utatclN decorated for the uccssiou Hrau-
tiful clusters of flowers and tropic Al
plants abuuudci un every side The hnus =
was brilliantly illuminated and with ths
bright costumes of the Young ladies the
whole effect was most enlivening Dane
up 20 about ~ o'clurk. 1hc tables wore
made very attractive and were welt
patruuiLed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-06

The Excelsior Social Club gave one of
their grand socials last evening in Arnold
Post hall. About once month this
society gives pleasant little time such
a. tins tn its members and their friends
Tnere were about 30 couples present TO
carry out the program Of about 20 dances
that had been arranged. Music was fur
nished by the Adelphian orchestra and
everybody had most enjoyable time
until about IL o'clock when the party
broke up and those present went their
ways
Messrs. II 4. Watt NJ. Medium, Byron
Read. and I'd. Nc cDonald was the COM
mittee of arrangements, and Mr.. X. 4.
Watt was floor director. He was ably
assisted by Ivy Mr.. Byron Read. The
aids were Messrs. ID. A. Mitchell. and
William Bye.
The Grattan Cadets gave their Sixth
annual civic and military dress ball last
evening In Hibernian hall. About 100
couples were present and the occasion
was one that was enjoyed by everybody.
The committee deserves much praise
for their good taste in making their
arrangements. Abundant refreshments
were served. The cadets hope To raise
money enough to buy number OF new
uniforms that are badly needed
The committee OF arrangements con.
sisted Of Corporal j. L. Mulvey, chair.
man; Corporal Il. J. Walsh, secretary.
Corporal &. T.. Munson. second Licutcn.
ant NJ j. Dwyer: Honorary m en- bers g.
l.. DruRin and Privates II. Martin, T.. ].
Brady. 4. y. Harrington, NJ. Mcdonald.
y. Patrv and Taft
Captain bernard Hackett was floor
marshal. His assistsnts were First
Lieutenant j. "A. Nolan and second
Lieutenant NJ III. Dwycr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-06
NEWSLETS.

''When woman won't she won't, y they say,
Which means that she starts out that way,
But, later on, as you will find,
She is pretty surs 10 change her mind.
Chicago Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-06
IRON MOULDERS
ANNUAL BALL.
Enjoyable Event Took Place in
Sterling Hall.
Tn. Grat an Cadets and Excelsior Social
Club Dances.

The Iron Mouluers Union gave their
annual grand bali last night in Sterling
Hall. A very large number of members
and their friends were assembled on this
very pleasant occasion.
Fully $50 couples took part in he grand
march which was led by Mr.. j. w. Glen
ester and Miss Mabel Hull. followed by
MIR. Frank Priem and wife. The pro
gram consisted OF 20 of the most popular
dances, carefully selected and arranged,
and the dizzy whirl went OH until the
wee small hours of the morning when
the jolly party dispersed.
Refreshments were served in the ante
room Much credit is due the general
comm ittee for the complete success of the
affair. This committee consisted of Alr.
J. IA. O'Neil, chairman; Mr. A. NJ. Don.
nellv, secretary and treasurer; Mr.. ). ID.
Butzil, Mr.. j. w. Glenester and Mr. Otto
Tuckerman.
The floor director was Mr.. Nj. i. Mona
han. assisted bv Prof. j. w. Glenester
and Mr. h. Prien.
The reception committee comprised Mr..
l.. ID. Butzil, Mr.. j. Ii. O'Neil and Mr..
W. Mahan.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14
A $4,000 Fire in MedOra, III.

Nedora. III, Oct 6.-The main
business portion of Medora burned
this morning,
Artman's harness shop, Robing g
furniture store, Sanders & Whit.
fields grocery, Robing's hardware,
the Bank of Medora, the post-office,
Loper's grocery. Day dry good-
store, Heiptz's millinery, Orr's bar
Der shop. Loomis' drug store. the
Split Dollar store, Steed's dwelling
Lax and Gruhn's dwelling and barn,
the Day dwelling. the Hill dry goods
store all went up in flames. The
loss is estimated at $4,000, not
more than half covered by insurance.
The fire is supposed to bs Of incen-
diary origin.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14
Four Rt Once.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 6.-There
has for some time been contest
over the Greenfield, Mo-. postoflice,
which pays $1,000 year. Yester
day ths unique spectacle was pre-
sented of the four candidates for
this office-E A. Howard, d. T.
Boisleau, B F Underwood and Y
Grifiishs-interviewipg the president
at the same time
The various candidates came TO
Washington, expecting the president
to be somewhat guided by a person
al interview. National Committee.
man Kerens, from Missouri, who has
dIsbursed the most of the pie, is ex
pected at the white house TO-DAY
and the candidate who receives his
Endorsement VIII undoubtedly get
the appointment.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14
A Tin Worker Kissed a lassie.

Newcastle, Pa, Oct 6.-Because
he kissed or attempted to kiss one
OF the fair English iassies employed
in the dus,ing department of the
Tin Plate works, Richard Kissinger
was discharged H. is a member OF
th~ Patent Machine Timers Union,
which is affiliated with the Fedora
tion of Labor.
Stealing kiss was not sufficient
excuse for discharging workman.
the officials of the union said, and
they iFmaudei K,ssiaeer's reinstate
ment This wss refused and a strike
was ordered lefday. The strikers
who number 900, say they vii! not
ie'urn until hissiuser is reipststed
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14
General Gomez SAngulne.

New York, Oct 5.-Thomas Es-
trada Palma, chief of the Cuban
Junta, has just received a letter fr' II
Gen. Gomez, of the Cuban army.
"Weyler's successor in Cuba"
writes the general. ''in order to cope
with the rebellion at it's present.
standing, will be oblig. d to demand
100000 troops and 500, 100000
AID -vep then he will fail as iguo
mi"icusly as Weyler has failed.
Our men were never imbued with
a more hopeful spirit than they are
at present, The campaign on Las
Villas has been an utter failure. TIE
Spanish soldiers avoided us at every
pos-inle opp ortunity. This served
to encourage our m-u l am glad
to say that we are all CO, tident OF
ultimata success If WeyI-r is re-
called, his successor here, whoever
he may be, will be surprised TO see
the spirit OF victory which animates 9
the brave Cuban troops We can
not be subdued and no ore knows
this better than Weyl-r."
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14

Pledged to the cause of the people aud
against the bosses, always dghting on debata-
BILE ground and strong in its belief of the ten
cts OF true Democracy as enunciated in the
Chicago platform. The Kansas City Times Is
now the only tree silver paper OF the metro
pnlitan class in the State OF Missouri and the
great Middle Vest and Southwest. II is the
paper for the Western man, for the reas on
that Western interests ind their strongest ad-
vocate In The Times It's editorials are widely
quoted and it's devotion to the free silver
cause has the unqualified Endorsement OF the
entire Democratic rural pre.s.
Its corps of writers and correspondents are
thoroughly trained in the preparation of news
and the way 10 produce q bright readable
paper. Aside from its political views, its col
umns receive more attention from the rational
press, and 1t ID quoted by them more than all
other kansas City papers combined.
The cause of silver Is constantly growing
and to keep alive to lts progress you must
have The Times 1t prints the news-ail OF 1t
all the lime.
Daily, for one wear, 81 90. Twice a.Week
Times one year 81 90.
Send your order now to The Kansas City
Times Kansas CITY Mo.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14

The Efforts of the New York Re
public4ns to procure a pardon for
John Y. McKane have beer ably
seconded by Tom Platt. McKane's $
ofense was gross, open and repeate d
election frauds of every kind, from
illegal registration to dishonest
count. The basis for the plea for
clemeney is that McKane wss q
loyal Republican Kansas City
Times.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14
GREAT WASHINGTON FIRE.
Power-House and Other Property Burned
Loss S75Q.OOO.

Washington, Sept 80 -Firemen
were still playing on the ruins of the
immense Central power station of
the Capital Traction Co at 10
O'Clock this morning Noth,ng Re
malns of the massive six-s,ory struc-
ture save part Of two walls OF the
building The fire WAS the largest
ever known III Washington and
nothing approaching, from spec
tacular point of view, ever has be, Ii
seen in this city, where large fires
are rare occurrences The emcuur
of the loss is roughly es ima,ed at
thrae quarters of million dollar
and the loss of the Capital Traction
Co will be 100000 CT more. OF
which quar- er of million was
caused by the destruction II Of tt.
building aud the REMAINDER by loss
OF machluer,.
The company carried in the neigh
borbood of 100000 Insurance Il
Is the purpose Of the Traction c II
pany to begin at once the erec,lor
of auo,h-r power house building
and as soon us possible to reopen it:
rapid transit system
Horse cars were put in seEvic;
again today. an1 the department
clerks and business meu along tbs
compa vs. lin were carried TO work
behind mules and horses.
| The lD-s to the firms hayiug quar-
ters 10 the power house build u
will aggregate upwards OF $50 0OO
The fire will throw thirty Of the EN-
| ptoyes of the Lanston MoEcsyIe Co
our Of employment That c0mpan,
loses $4,000 or more, principal,
machines and tooIs
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14
Trusted the Expressmaa.

St. Louis, Mo-, Oct. THE 20
lice ara searching for an e1pressman
who is believed t. have stolen q
trunk containing $4,000 worth of
diamonds and jewelry. $4,000 worth
of egotiable paper, and $1,000 in
$50 gold pieces. 1t is the property
OF Mrs. Nary McN-ff, widow of a
wealthy merchant Mrs, McNeff de
cided to visit with friend i. an
other part of the city, and had her
trunk taken by an expressman, who
went away ard never show d up at
his destination with it
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14

Sedalia. Mo, Oct 6.-This morn.
ing at officer Dave Walker discov
cred burglar attempting to crack
the safe in ". j Let's grocery
store. The burglar flrd and run.
ming battle took place in the street
In which the officer fired five and the
burglar SIX shots, all without effect
Tue tools for cracking the safe were
left on the scene.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14
Hero Died.

Chicago, H., Oct & 6-WhiIe Ell
deavoring to save neighhors chll-
dren from death IN a burning house,
X Jones, 1897 Sawyer avenue, fell
lead On the threshold of a room in
which We're two children whose lives
he had come to save Jones was
stricken with heart disease.
The children were rescued by THEN
father
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14
He First Met Her NJ Dinner.

Ansonia. Conn, Oct. The very
quickest case Of love at first sight in
Connec,icut has been reported here
On Sunday last AdoIphus Spuo had
as a guest at his home a Miss Am
ster of New York He invited
Henry Abel of Derby, to dinner.
Abel was introduced to Miss Am
ster at the table. Before Abel left
the table he had. proposed to Miss
Amster and been accepted They
decided to be married on Saturday.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14

Moberly, Mo. Oct. 6,-R f. Riggs
Was arrested here last night for big
amy. He will be taken to Arm
strong, Howard county, for trial
Riggs married Leala Green, of
Armstrong, last August aud at tha.
time be had wife living at LIE, u
ar1. Mo. Wife No l heard of the
second ma, riage aid swore out a
sta ~arrart. Riggs had gone to
S aser An officer started in pursuit,
but Riggs drove across country to
Mob+ rly.
His real name is SAID to be Man
ersr.ith, and j. is claimed that bis
third wife lives In Illinois. He is Il
horse trader
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14

New York, Oct 6.-The me citing
Of the executive committee of Tam
many Hal Witnessed the practical
assumption of full control of Rich
ard Croker. Sheehan made speech
to the committee IN which he denied
that there had been trouble. but SAID
that where he aud Alr. Croker dis
agreed he bowed to Mr Croker's
maturer judgmtut. Croker. in a
lengthy speech accepted tae trust
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14
Forest Fires

Valparaiso, Ind, Oct THE
Kankakee marsh fire is rapidly
spreading in this county, though the
farmers have given up all other
work and are fighting at ell hou' g
of the day
The residents of Hebron, Kouts
and Kniman are badly frightened,
as it is feared the fire may sweep
across the heavy bitches which have
been dug near these places for pro
lection
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14
MANY Think!

when the Creator said to woman,
"In sorrow shalt thou bring forth
children. that a curse was pro-
nounced against the human race.
but the JOY felt by every Mother
when she first presses TO her heart
her babe, proves the contrary.
Danger and suffering lurk in
the pathway of the ENpectant
Mother. and should be avoided,
that she may reach the hour when
the hope of her heart is TO be real
lied, in full vigor and strength.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14
\ Sound Liver Makes Well Man

Are YOU Bilious, consupated or trou-
eled with Jauudicc, Sick Headache, had
taste in the mouth. foul breath, coated
tongue, dyspepsia, Indigestion, hot drv
sSin, pain in the back and between the
shoulders, chllls and fever, Sc. II vou
have any OF these symptoms, your liver
Is out OF order and your blood is slowly
being poisoned because your liver does
no, act properly. Herbine will cure all
disorder of the liver, Stomach or bowels
lthas no equal as liver medicine. Price
IS cents. Free trial bottles at II. L.
fuckers drugstore. .,1v
The Butler weekly times., 1897-10-14

Bplleville. ILL.,, Oct Ga peculiar
suit was tired before Justice Gueptz
to Gay Henry O'dendo,f sued Au
gust Mi buhr for a $500 board bill.
He is the father of Mrs Nlebuhr.
They live at Casnyv,lle Last wint-r
N,ebuhr was taken sick, left his wife
and baby at home and was cared for
at his mothers house His wife
went to her fathers home and took
the baby.
Mrs N-ibuhr returned home " hen
her husband recovered; but it is al
legged that he refused to live with
her any more and she returned to
h-r parents Mr.. Oldendorf sued
his son in law for board for his wife
and baby at SIS per week The jury
gave him SIS