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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
RIOTERS GOT MONEYS WORTH.

Pittsburg July 23-The 5000 people
at the ball park yesterday saw a prize
fight, an umpire rotten-egged and two
good games all for one price of admis-
sion. In the third inning of the first
game. Sheridan gave a batsman his base
on balls, and when he went out behind
the pitchers box TO watch second. Haw-
ley said something 10 him and Sheridan
struck Pink blow on the cheek Haw-
ley retaliated, and with two well aimed
blows Knocked Sheridan down and out
Hawley was put out Of the game. In
the second game Hawley was put in 10
pitch, and Jennings. the third man up,
was given first on what Sheridan called
Ga illegal delivery. This set the crowd
wild, and i'm a few minutes shower OF
ill-smelling eggs fell around the umpire,
and ne had to stop the game until Cap
tain Donovan could come in from the
field and restore order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
Old Marcus G. Nichols
Murdered by Burglar.
His Aged Sister Also Wound
ed by the Brutal Crook.
Under Threat of Death She Told
Where Money Was Hidden.

Bridgeport. Conn, July 2s.-Marcus q.
Nichols. aged GA. wealthy farmer re-
siding In Daniels Farm, In the town OF
Trumbull. was murdered by two masked
burglars at his residence early yester-
day morning. His maiden sister, Mary,
aged So. who lived with him, was seri-
ously and perhaps fatally shot. The
murderers ransacked the house and Sc
cured about $780,
The old man had always borne the
reputation OF being wealthy, and was
reputed to have concealed about the
premises considerable money. beside
stocks and bonds. lie was thought to
have been worth 100000.
The brother and sister slept in rooms
on the second floor Of their house. Their
nearest ~.ighbor live 500 feet distant.
AT about / O'Clock Mr.. Nichols was
awakened by a suspicious noise. Miss
Nichols was also startled. and the two
arose, and lighting lamps proceeded to
the lower floor and waited.
Suddenly the side door was burst open
and two masked men entered the room.
AS soon as they discovered the presence
of Mr.. Nichols and his sister they
whipped out revolvers, and one OF the
men fired at Nichols. the other at his
sister. The aged man fell forward with
a bullet in his breast. just over the heart.
His sister sank TO the floor with ball in
her side. One OF the burglars stepped
forward, according to Miss Nichols. who
had not lost consciousness. and lifting the
unconscious body Of her brothcr TO a
- - II
in which he placed some sort Of pow
der A few seconds later the old man
slipped off the chair. fell on his knees.
dropped forward and died.
The burglars then removed Miss
Nichols TO the kitchen and began TO
search the house. Miss Nichols, left
alone, debated a sto the best plan of ac-
tton. Wounded though she was she de-
cided To undertake 10 reach the neigh
bors and had started for the door, when
one OF the men heard her. He sum
moned his companion, and covering the
woman with their revolvers the spoixes-
man announced their intention Of killing
her IL she attempted 10 leave the house.
They also demanded that she disclose
the whereabouts of her money and that
of her brother She told them of the
hiding place Of her funds, and also dis
closed the spot where some Of her
brothers money would be found The
burglars continued the search and sue
ceeded in finding about 5000 in cash.
They left strewn all over the house GER
tifcates Of stock. bonds and other pa
pers valued at about $4,000
Some time after they left Miss Mich
OILS gave the alarm DIR. Hill of Trum-
bull was summoned and he found the
woman TO be seriously wounded. The
injury. however, will not necessarily
prove fatal There is absolutely no clue
% the burglars. further than an made
quate description such as Miss Nichols
can furnish. The methods of the men
recall the Nichols burglary In the town
of Nichols some weeks ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
HE WAS A FORGER.


Chicago, July %. News is received
here of the death of Charles A. Kotohum,
alias Kalston. alias Dick Wilson, In the
Michigan City, Ind, penitentiary by the
bursting of a blood vessel
Ketchum was we'll known in this city
rs forger and confidence man. lle was
only Il years old WHOM he commenced his
criminal career. I'm Louisville. In 1892 he
was engaged as an express messenger by
the Adams Express Company. his run
November he is said to havo robbed the
company of se5. O0O by substituting brown
paper for money.
Returning to Chicago, he committed
many forgeries In Indianapolis he
robbed iewclry store of tray of dia-
monds aud was sentenced To five years In
the Michigan City penitentiaTy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
A NEW COATING.
II Makes Leaden Bullets Better Than
Steel Ones.

Springfield, Ill. July 23 &C. w. Bates,
a chemist and Edward Jerry. a surveyor
of this city, have discovered n secret solu-
tion by which they can coat leaden cart
ridges, rendering them superior. to steel
cartridges.
Messrs. Bates and Jerry succeeded In
securing somo of the smokeless Iowder
mado by the government, and with n
Krag .Jorgensen rifle have made numerous
experiments with their cartridges.
At distances of 20 yards they bored
holos through an axe handle and also
through a flat iron. In the latter case the
bullet lodged in u tree, entering dis
tunco of six inches. They will now offer
to sell the government the secret
Tho leaden bullets coated With this
preparation would cost the government
90 cents per pound less than the steel
bullets now In use.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23

tho Canadian Pacific which Is sending
the steamship Islander, Capt. Irving, 10
Dyea.
The line of men extended clear 60 tho
street. and all were eager Co pay $50 ior
the privilege of sleeping on the iioor OF tne
Islanders saloon for three days ana
nights. and being landed at Dyea.
The following incident is given as
showing the intense eagernoss dlsplayed
by men who want TO be in the kiondike
with the first wave of gold soekers a
man entered holding telegram In MS
hand from the east
"Can't get passage for this man on
the Islandory" he asked Of the general
agent McGinnis
"She's all sold out; can give you a
place on the floor
"But / must have berth. Can't buy
out some man who has engaged one
abeadi Money is no object TO this man,
holding up tho telegram.
The man was sent away with only the
promise OF bunk on the floor He was
satisfied, and wired the reply to tho man
I'm the aast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
SHIPS In DEMAND.
Rates Advancing Because of Scar
city of Tonnage.

Philadelphia, Pa, July 2a- The de-
mand for vessels in all lines OF foreign
and coastwise trade continues and rates
are advancing because Of scarcity of
tonnage.
Railroads are said TO be blocked with
coal for coast ports and vessels arriving
with cargoes arc being discharged OH
their arrival quicker than ever before.
Steamers for grain continue In good dc.
mand for July August and Septem ber
Ioadings.
There Is also demand for vessels TO
load cotton at Southern ports for Liver
pool, Havre and Bremen. Train loads of
wheat and corn are being hurried from
the west to Philadelphia Baltimore and
Newport News TO mako way for the new
crop, part of which is being forwarded for
shipment on foreign account.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
FAREWELL CONCERT.
A. M. E. Zion Church the Scene of
a Brilliant Entertainment.

Many of the members of the A. NJ. f.
Zion church on Winter street, and large
number of the residents of the vicinity
filed tho building to the doors last even
ing to attend the concert which was ten
dered farewell performance by Miss
Flora Batson, the well known colored
soprano.
Miss Batson was assisted by Mr.. Gerard
Mr.. Samuel Il. Barnes, cornet sol DIST.
Last nights program Is the last that
will bo rendered by the company as Miss
Batson, Mr.. Millar and Mr.. Barnes will
start Immediately for the British West
Indies and South America.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
MILLIONAIRE'S SON GOES.

Slowly. and weighted to waters edge
with her precious freight, the Portland
poked her black nose northward and
began her long journey to st. Michae!s
There was flutter of 'kerchiefs and
banners, and as the steamer disappeared
in the distance the big crowd separated.
There are fresh arrivals OF gold hunters
daily. The outfltting companies arc run
ming low In supplies, and new vessels arc
being pressed into service.
IL must not be supposed that poor men
only are being sent To the klondike
Rich men are daily forsaking their offices
for the golden chance oi winning for
tune in "A day on Bonanza creek, or FL Do
RADIO. II they cannot 20 themselves they
are sending relatives and younger sons,
outfitted for two years in the Yukon
basin and supplies with ample funds to
buy claims at any reasonable price
One of these is Judge III. q. Bond, a
millionaire, formerly from New York,
whose son, Marshall Bond, left today
with four prospectors in his employ.
Syndicates for speculation in placer
claims are being organized here, and
,pital stock In easily taken.
Three big lumber mills at Ballard, ad-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
HAD A FIELD DAY.
Knights of Golden Eagle Had an
Outing at Cranston'S.

Norman Castle, No. /, Knights OF the
Golden Eagle of this city had field day
at Cranston's, Pleasant Bluff, yesterday,
and after one of tho finest dinners on the
bay the steamer Pioneer which had been
chartered for the afternoon, took tho ox-
cursion party To Newport whore "A couple
OF hours In the rain was made rs pleasant
as possible. There were "a number of
guests from Boston including members of
Gen. Warren Commandcry under Capt.
Williams, and George Otis Wiley Com
mandery In charge Of Capt Cox. They
wero received at the railraod station by +.
II. Nettleton. chief marshal and chair
man OF tho field day committee with his
aids j. j. Delaney, W. q. Fenner and
nearly all tho members Of the local COM
mandory. All hands had good time
Notwithstanding the weather conditions
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23

Ing She was due TO leave at noon, but
10 was p. IN. before she cast OF.
The crowd on the ship was as interest-
ing and picturesque as that on tho dock.
Great swnrthy. bearded miners with
dark flannel shirts and heavy boots
crowded aud jostled the moro aristo cratic
tenderfeet who go for the first time In
search of gold in the mountains.
The passengers were representatives OF
all social grades 60 be found In the north
west but, while there might have been n
difference In the outward exterior OF tho
mon. they were all animated by the over
powering, Unsuitable thirst for gold.
Urged on by tho stories OF tho klondike
diggings each felt sure In his heart that
his fortune would DO made within six
months after his arrival In the new III Do
RADIO of the north.
II was jovial crowd, Altogether, In spite
of the weeping OF the women on the dock
as they bade goodbye 60 their husbands
and sweethearts, enlisted in the army OF
gold hunters.
Whils the donkey engines on the decks
Of the steamer wheezed away in the work
OF loading the baggage and freight the
crowd stood patiently through four long
hours under blisterlng sun. and when
finally the last trunk was loaded aboard
and the customary late passenger had hur-
ried down the gang plank, a cheer went
up from a thousand thrOGts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
COMING SAILINGS.

The Canadian pnciflc twln-screw steam-
ship Islander, 1000 tons, will leave July %.
She was all sold out in three days, her so
beths won't IN one day, and the remainder
OF her coo passen gers, the limit allowed by
law. are bunked on the floor on the deck
and In tho dining saloon. The Islander
will make tho trip 20 Dyoa IN three days
from Victoria.
Tomorrow tho steamer Queon sails with
200 passengers She was sIld out nearly u
week ago. The steamer Mexico sailing
sunday, Will carry her limit, 2JO. The
Topeka, which leaves July 2S, has only six
Derths unsold.
Men are arriving here daily from
Oregon and California, eager for "a chance
TO brace the steop Chilkoot pass 10 get TO
tho klondiku. Among them are mon who
have been rcrusod passage at san Fran
cisco, and who hurried by train 10 Seattle
In the hope Of catching vacant berth on
the steamers sailing this week.
Semi-oilicial adviccs received horc state
that the Canadian government has ordered
customs officers stationed at the Alaskan
boundary limo above Dyea 20 collect Gus
toms from ingoing prospoctors. No
station has ever boon csta hllshcd mt this
port The dominion government antici-
pates receiving large sums In this way
which will be paid by American prospec.
tors and miners.
The statement rs To Canada's plans Is
beinR used by british Columbia NOR
chants TO drive miners to the othcrside for
their supplies on the claim that provisions
purchased at Vancouver or Victoria would
not be dutiahle at tho Canadian station To
DO established above Dyoa. similar
statement was sont out bv the Canada
Pacific railway with the object OF forcing
travel over that line.
10 must not bo forgotten that Amer lean
miners sailing north on the Canadian
steamers will bs compelled Co paw duty az
the American port on oil their Quilt
ting.
BUNK ON TIE FLOOR.
correspondent elbnwod his way
through crowd Of men In the oiIice OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23

Is highly successful in the
treatment of Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint. He
cured Mrs. Mary Hatch of
those diseases after she
had given up hope.

Mrs. Mary Hatch No. 6ls North Main
street, Providence, r. J., saws: II was a
OF dyspepsia and liver complaint, with all the
terrible symptoms of those diseases. was
weak and entirely rundown, and had become
discouraged. As had tried number OF the
best ply sicians in Providence and had taken
all kinds OF patent medicines without RELIEF,
/ became discouraged and thought there was
no help for me. 1t was with little faith that
/ began using Munyon's Dyspepsia and Liver
Cures, but the results were beyond my expec.
tations. One vial each Of these wonderful
remedies have made me cured woman, and
/ cannot praise them too much"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
LAWN FESTIVAL
To Be Given at Adelaide Park For
ST. Jos ephs Hospital.

The lawn festival for tho benefit OF St
Josephs Hospital at Adelaide Park, next
Thursday, promises to DO an elaborate
affair. The committee OF arrangements
have offered handsome prizes for the
bicycle parade in the evening and they
will be awarded TO the parish club turning
out tho largest mum ber OF wheelmon. All
wheelmen will bo welcomed and they will
receive recognition IL they send their
names TO tho committee.
Tho baseball game in the afternoon be-
tween mines made up of medical men in
this city and the MON bers of the commit.
tee Of arrangements will be one of the
leading features of the festival. DIR. j. II.
McCusker will captain the sawbones
and j. Il. Murphy, John Bligh and Il. T.
Mullen will be generals on the other side.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
HAD A ROUGH TRIP.
Steamer Manisees COllidei With
Schooner Northern Eagle.

The Manisees, the new steamer OF the
Narragansott Pier line from Newport
had n rough time Of IL yesterday after
noon. Scratches on her side and other
disorder show tha effect.of.th wind and
water while on her passage from New-
port In the barbor she collided with the
schooner Northern. Eaglo of Gloucester
Tho schooner was coming into the
the steamer. although tho captains tried
Co steer clear. Tho schooner lost her bow.
spirit and hoadgoar and injured her wind
lass. A SECTION was punched out hetwccn
two windows ON tho steamer. Then the
wind raised merry Cain between. Newport
ana Narrhgnnsett Pier. The passengers
bad all the water thoy wanted
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
FOR LACK OF COAL.
Iron Works in ST. Louis Has to
Shut Down in Part.

st. Louis, Mo-, July 23.-Tbe Tudor
iron works in East ST. Louis has closed
down three of its departments letting out
= 1t is stated that unless these works
obtain supply OF coal within a very few
DAYS the entire mill will have TO shut
down, thus throwing six hundred men out
OF work. 1t Is stated that coal is very scarce
at tho packing houses at and near the
National stock yards just north Of East
very soon they will have to close ana let
out 200O employees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
FOR GOLD.
The Big Rush Still
Continues.
Seattle WharveS Crowded
With Gold Seekers.
All Clam0r Loudly For a
Chance to Reach Alaska.
Beg to Be Allowed TO Sleep on Decks
Of Crowded Steamers.
A Millionaire's Son Goes Out to Try Luck
Among Poor Prospectcrs.
All Clamor Loudly For a
Chance to Reach Alaska.
Beg TO Be Allowed TO Sleep on Decks
of Crowded Steamers.
A Millionaire's Son Goes Out to Try Luck
Among Poor Prospectcrs.

Seattle, Wash, July 23. Two thousand
men. fully provisioned for Alaskan win
ters and bent on seeking fortune In the
golden placers of the Klondike, will bo
scattered along the routes between this
city and Dawson City in the next 10 days.
Many will be fully outiltted for tho trip
over the mountain pass by way OF Dyea,
while others will take easter routes up the
YUKON river to Dawson City. Tho rush
70 Klondiko's rich placer fields was
formally begun today, with the sailing of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
EIFFEL TOWER ON FIRE
Thousands OF Pe0plc Turned Out at
BlackpOOl 10 Watch Blaze.

London. July 90 A dispatch from
Blackpool. Lancashire, received early this
morning, says fire broke out shortly
after midnight last night in the top of the
Eiffcl tower, 359 feet high, which was
erected OH the promenade at that place
four years ago.
A strong sea breeze famed the flames
which spread rapidly through the uppor
part OF the structure, and great mass of
burning timber and iron fell with terrific
crashes upon tho roots Of the pleasure
buildings In the gardens below.
Thousands OF persons turned out 20
witch the fire. and there were continuous
stampedes caused by fears that the heat,
which was interse would disturb the
equilibrium of the tower and that tho
whole structure would fall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
A BOYS STRIKE.

The richest strike has been made by a
21-year-old boy named George Hornblower
of indianapolis In the heart of a barren
waste, known as Houldefleld, he found
nugget for which the transportation
company gave him $500.
He located his claim at the find and in
four months had taken out over 81, OOO, 600.
The richest section OF Alaska Moss
says, is yet undeveloped. 1t is 100 miles
from KloDdike and known as tho Black
Hole Of Calcutta. 1t is inhabited by ex-
conyicts of Bohemia, and murders and
riots take the place of order A few
months ago Klonuike organized q justice
committee and its law prevails theresnow.
With tho great crowd preparing to go TO
the scene now, Moss says, hunger and
suffering will be great when added to
otner hardships to bo overcome by those
who survive
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
A TALE OF HARDSHIPS.

Great Falls, Mont, July 23. Frank
Moss an old timer In this section, who
four years ago was one OF party OF
Americans to first visit tho Klondiko
country. returned today and tells story
of horrors and starvation seldom equaled
even in modern novels.
He describes Kiondike as n placer camp
seven miles long and 10 miles wide locat-
ed In n sink. walled in by boulders OF
rock 5000 feet high. Gold. he. says,
abounds. but no ordinary man can stand
the hardships of the unciyiized region.
When Moss left here four years ago he
was sturdy fellow over six feet tall.
From hardships and privation no Is n
cripple for life and badly broken In
health. In three years he saw over 1000
graves made I'm the Klondike basin, q
large majority dying from starvation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23

Joining this city, shut down today be-
cause of designations from the working
forces. The men are all going 60 klon-
dixie The Tacoma mill, among the
largest on the Pacific coast Is hampered
for want of men because of heavy doser-
tions. The workmen prefer taking n
chance In the klondike TO working for
81. % n day In sawmlll. A number of
the sbingle and lumber mills Of tho sound
are contemplating raising wages 60 the
plane of boom days, when men were paid
sS2 so a day In order TO stop the stamDede
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
FOOD IS SCARCE.

The steamship companies bring In all
food and there is no private importation.
Consequently, IL is not uncommon To go
for weeks with but soant supply and
for days entirely without food. rhe gold
brought in last week TO Seattle Moss
says, does not represent the findings OF
individual shippers, but large proper
ton was coniiscated from tho effects OF
those 2OO0 miners who fell prey to the
hardships
At the death Of man possessed OF dust.
his body was buried without a coffin and
the dust divided among those who cared
for him. With proper relief posts estab-
lished by the government, Moss says,
gold can be taken out at the rate OF
50 OO0 200 manthly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
MUNYON'S Electrical Treatment.

Munyon's static electric apparatus cures
swollen and stiff joints, paralysis, pains In
the hack or any part OF the body: rheumatic
gout neuralgia and female troubles are re.
lieved in few moments. Sufferers from
broken down all find the new electric influ-
ence n Powerful help.
MUNYON'S REMEDIES-A separate cure
for each disease, for sale at all druggists
mostly ~ rents n vial,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
FREE DOCTORS FOR THE PEOPLE

Eminent doctors AZ your service free.
III you have Catarrh or any Throat or Lung
Complaint, call and receive free trial local
treatment. We positively cure Catarrh.
Personal letters answered, with free medi'
cal advice on any disease.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
Joseph Ladue, Owner of Dawson, Alaska.

the steamer Portland, laden to the guards
with men and supplies.
Among her passengers are several
well known men. Ex-Gov. McGrnw, who
for many years was president of the First
National Bank of Seattle, governor II
Washington for four years ending .Ianu-
ary last, and later candidate for United
States senator to succeed Watson q.
Squire, goes TO Klondike, to seek fortune
again.
A BRIGADIER.
Gen. NJ. i. Carr. formerly brigadier
general of the state militia whose law
practice is the largest in the state. Is also
. passenger on tho Portland. Captain a.
j. Ballet, at one time Yale's greatest
oarsmau and football player. leaves a
handsome law practice To seek gold on
the Yukon.
Several Of those passengers are Interested
with j. Edward Addicks, tho Delaware
gas magnate, in the syndicate which has
been formed In the east 10 exploit both
placer and quartz mining in the Yukon
valley. The men in tho east have supplied
che capital for the venture, and those pas
senRers will locate property in the gold
fields In their interest.
PASSENGERS ENvIED.
One thous anu men, women and children
crowded Schwabaeher's dock this after
noon TO witness tho sailing of the Port
land. Ii was sight exceeding even the
scenes IN California during the gold ex-
citement of 40.
There were hundreds OF miners and ten
derfeet in the crowd who would have
gladly given 500 to have purchased a
berfn from Quo Of the 100 of the Port
land passengers.
Owing TO the immense amount of bag.
gage and supplies to DO handled, the
steamer was delayed four hours In sail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
BUNK ON TIE FLOOR.

A correspondent elbowod his way
through a crowd Of men In the oilice OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-07-23
POI WASHINGTON ST.

Omen o n. m. 10 & d. m. su