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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
VERDICT WILL STAND.
Campbell Machine Company Must Pay
That S40Q Judgment.
Appellate Division Sustains Rulings and
Findings Of Lower Court.

The verdict of $iO0 given by a jury
to Silas II. Dyer against the Campbell
Machine Company will according TO q
rescript handed down by the appellate
court today stand. Counsel for the de-
fendant company in his brief rather Sc
verely criticised the action the court
and jury at the first hearing. The re-
script is as follows
The common pleas division continued
the declaration as a declaration FOX
breach of contract between the plant
iff and defendant. The record dlscIoses
no exception TO this construotsen Ia an
action for damages the plaintiff would
be entitled to recover HE compensate tscn
for service actually performed, and al
SO such damages as were sustained IN
consequence of the breach Of the CON
tract by the defendant the measure of
such damages being the wages or sal
ary to which the plaintiff would have
been entitled under the contract as well
as such sums as he might have earned
during the period covered by the con-
tract in other employment IL by the
exercise of reasonable diligence on ais
part other employment OF similar ma
ture could have been obtained. The
questions involved were submitted TO
the jury under instructions sufficiently
favorable to the defendant, and an ex-
animation of the testimony does not
show that the verdict for the plaintiff
of S400 furnishes the defendant any just
ground of complaint" Joseph Osfeld.
.Jr WAS attorney for DYER.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
REICHSTAG OPENS.
Kaiser Says He Will Help Toward
Maintenance of Peace.
Germany Loyalty Observed Neutrality During
Recent Spanish War.

Berlin, Dec. 6.-The Reichstag was
who after announcing the introduction
of series OF social and labor bills and
the completion OF the organization OF
the army said that Germany's relations
with all the foreign powers continued
TO be friendly and the principal object
of his policy would be "a contribute to
the maintenance Of peace. Therefore
his majesty hailed with warm approval
the Cars magnanimous proposal for
the furtherance of that object. Contin-
uing the emperor referred to the assas-
snation of the Empress OF Austria as
being savage and ruthless act, which
had caused him deep pain and which
had evoked the most sincere sympathy
through Germany.
Referring TO the anti-anarchist con-
ference at Rome the emperor said the
readiness with which the invitation had
been accepted by the powers justified
the hope that it's deliberations would
have practical results. Abiding to the
war between Spain and the United
States, his majesty said Germany's
neutrality was conscientiously and 10y
ally observed towards both belligerents.
Then, dealing with colonial affairs,
Emperor William pointed out the
measures taken for the economic de-
velopment of Kio-Chou declaring that
while conscientiously respecting the
well acquired rights OF third parties,
the German government would direct
it's efforts To the further promotion Of
it's economic relations with China
which are yearly growing more i'm
portant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
M'CUNNICLE
BROUGHT BACK.
Insane Flrebug Again Confined
at the State Hospital.
RELEASED FROM PENITENTIARY
Had Been Sentenced In Pennsylvania 10
Eight Years Confinement.
He PLEADED GUILTY TO BURGLARY.
Three Reputable Citizens Identified Him as
Burglar, and Yet II Transprsd He Was at
Cranston When Crime Was Committed.
He PLEADED GUILTY TO BURGLARY.

Agent Wigbtman of the board OF
state charities and corrections returned
to Providence late yesterday afternoon,
from Harrisburg, Pa, bringing with
him James j. McGunnigle, who escaped
from the state insane asylum at Gran
ston, where he had been confined by
order of the court for attempting to
destroy the chapel of the Union Con-
gregational church by fire. McGun-
nigle has twice escaped from the asy-
lum. his last escapade having been
made about two months ago.
Search for him was made. but no
trace of him could be found, until word
was received here that McGunnigle had
been sentenced to eight years in the
eastern penitentiary of Pennsylvania
for the crime of burglary. 1t was at
once apparent 10 the authorities here
that McGunnigle could not be guilty
of the crime imputed to him. for at the
time that il was committed he was an
inmate of the state asylum here, and
this information was at once forwarded
TO the authorities of the keystone state
At the trial of McGunnigle no less
than three reliable respectable witness
ses had sworn To the faet that ne was
the man who had committed the bur
glary and, To make matters still more
certain. Nc. Gunnigle had pleaded guilty
to the crime. But this could not change
the facts of the case, and IL was clearly
and conclusively shown that at the time
that the burglary was committed IN
Pennsylvania the man McGunnigle was
at Howard. II. L.. under guard, and was
necessarily innocent of the crime. Steps
were accordingly taken TO release the
man, and free pardon was issued to
him by Gov. Hastings.
The board of state charities and corr
rections instructed Agent Wightman To
bring the insane man back TO Rhode
Island and as soon as he was released
from the Pennsylvania prison he was
turned over To Mr.. Wigntman and they
started for Providence. Late yesterday
afternoon. McGunnigle was returned To
the state insane asylum, and for the
future ne viii be closely watched.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
A MILITIAMAN UNDER ARREST.
Could Not Leave the City For Some Time'--Re
viii Secure Discharge.

For the first time i'm many years
member of the Rhode Island militia
was arrested last week. under the state
militia law. for neglecting TO attend a
drill without excuse. However, the
matter has been settled now, and the
man has been released from arrest. but
IL was lively while IL lasted. The mill
tiaman was Private Charles q. Easton
of the Hospital corps. and he was
placed under arrest by order of Capt.
n. Darrell Harvey, before noon Friday
by a warrant officer in uniform. and by
the terms of the arrest was ordered to
limit himself to his office and residence.
and not to leave the city under any
circumstances.
Private Easton, who has been trying
TO resign for the last two months, at
once placed the case in the hands of his
brother, who is lawyer. and the law
Yer saw several officers, and brought
the matter To Brig. Gen. Kendall, COM
manding the brigade. and TO Adjt. Gen.
Sackett. who found that they could not
support the order altogether. The man
was released and will now have his dis
charge Mr.. Easton Is not making any
complaints, neither is he blaming any
body, realizing that the standard of the
company has been very high ever since
it's organization by Capt. Harvey, its
present commander.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
GENERALLY COMMENDED.
President McKinIeys Message Has Made Favor
able IMPRESSION on EngIand's Newspapers.

London. Dec. 6.-The afternoon pa
pers here express satisfaction at Pres-"'
dent McKinley's message TO congress,
with the exception of his allusion to
the Nicaragua canal, which, To the
minds of the editors, does not show
sufficient appreciation of British treaty
rights.
The Pail Mail Gazette says: In Ian
guage OF studied moderation, but which
leaves no room TO doubt Its meaning,
the president foreshadows the fixed de-
termination of the government TO stand
by the policy of the open door In the
east. That declaration brings the
United States in line with us If ever
the time comes TO speak with enemies
i'm the open door way"
Referring 10 the Nicaragua canal. the
Gazette remarks: While fully admit
ting the validity of the presidents $
claims for the complete protection OF
the commerce OF the United States. we
may be permitted TO point out that
British interests are no less entitled to
consideration, and that the government
at Washington is already bound by
definite obligations. We are convinced
however. that when it comes TO busi-
ness, there will be no disposition in the
United states to question the position
OF friendly equality OF the TWO coun-
tries in this matter.
The St James Gazette says: The
message will be read with pleasure
The president faces new issues in
broad minded way and suggests the
solution of their problems on large and
oenerolls lines
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
Or. HANAFORD DEAD.
Succumbed Last Evening to an Attack
Of Heart Disease.
A S|eIghing Mlshap a Few Days Ago Be-:
lleved 70 Have Hastensd Demise.

Or. James II. Hanaford, one Of the
best known physicians and one of the
most popular legislators of the state.
died at his home I'm Apponaug last eve
ming, his death being due TO heart fail
ure. DIR. Hanaford had been troubled
with heart disease for several months
and recently he went to New York To
follow course of treatment. He re-
turned to his home i'm Kent county only
a short time ago and he appeared to be
better
A day or two after the recent big
storm DIR. Hanaford's sleigh was over
turned and he was dragged for a short
distance i'm the snow. While he receiv-
ed no bodily injury. he did receive quite
q severe shock, and i'm the weakened
condition of his heart his condition be-
came critical He was attended by DIR.
Keene of the state institutions and APP
pear to be better yesterday, but last eve
ming he passed quietly away.
Or Hanaford was born in New Ham
shire I'm tSi9. lie was educated AZ Colby
Academy, New London, y. ~, and at
the University OF New York. When
quite YOUNG man ne td1le 10 hnoue
Island, and settling In Apponaug he
soon built up large lucrative practice.
being considered a practitioner of great
ability. Or. Hanaford was very popular
in the town Of Warwick and was Undue
ed TO become candidate for the Cen
eral Assembly. and in MaylsSs. ne was
elected a representative. and has been
returned every year since that time.
and was i'm office at the time Of his
death DR. Hanaford was a member OF
the house- judiciary committee and his
judgment I'm all questions OF legislation
was Of the best.
His death Is generally mourned
throughout the town of Warwick for
he was beloved and respected by all
who knew him. DIR. Hanaford leaves
widow. but no children. Arrangements
are being mdde for the funeral. which
Will be solemnized at st. Barnabas
church. Apponaug. on Friday afternoon
next, at 1890 O'Clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
POISON PUMPED OUT.
PROMPT Measures Saved the Life Of a Woman Who
Tried 10 XIII Herself

An unknown woman attempted TO
commit suicide in Roger Williams park
late Yesterday afternoon, her PROSTATE
form being discovered by officer Dun
lavy under a fir tree, near the Casino,
about $50 o'clock. A call was sent in
for the ambulance and DR.. Griffin re-
sponded, and on his arrival he found
that the woman was suffering from
self administered chloroform. A stom-
ach pump was judiciously put into
operation, and the woman was con-
veyed to the hospital.
1t was about 1 o'clock this morning
when she recovered consciousness, and
she then said her name was Malena
RlIeckveII. and that she lived with Liz
zie Jones on North Main street, near
Church street At other times she said
she lived alone, and her statements
were so incoherent that last night little
could be learned from her. AT the
house of Lizzie Jones no person or the
name given by the woman was known.
though a girl who had been employed
there as domestic. and who had re-
Gently left. answered to the description
of the young woman now at the hos
pital
In bag, which the woman carried,
was found handkerchief. seven cents
and some crumbs ana matches. ON the
binding of the dress skirt was found
printed i'm ink the name Bertha HUI
dorf." II IL not known whether this Is
the name OF the woman, but Is the
only thing about her which seemed TO
furnish a means OF identification. II is
thought that when she has completely
recovered she will give some intelligi-
bic account OF herself.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
VI. C. 7. U. CONVENTION.
Miss Nichols Read Paper on lis Work at Meet
ine of the Elmxood Union.

Miss Z. T.. Nichols. state secretary Of
the w. c. r. L.. read a paper descrip-
tive of the national convention of the
w. c. Il. L.. held in st. Paul, Mimi,
recently. before the members of the
Elmwood Union. in Grace church chapel
Yesterday afternoon. She spoke of the
two important features discussed, the
election of "A president and the temple
question, which has 70 DO with the
great building in Chicago.
After the paper. musical ana liter
ary program was given as follows:
Piano duet, march from 'Athalle,
Mendelssohn. Miss Jennie Reynolds and
Mrs. Grace Johnson; plano solo, etude,
Wollenhaupt.. Miss Blanche Greenwood.
THE Music Box" was given as an en-
core: reading. Women and Wine,
Mrs. Lena Champlin, vocal solo, IF I
Were a Voice." with autoharp accom-
paniment, Miss Olivia Bush; piano solo,
THE Flatterer' Miss Lillian Bayle;
vocal solo, THE Cross Mrs. III. =.
NOttage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
SIGHTED THE PORTLAND.
Captain Of the ROndsIl Was Surprised That The
Slde-wheeIer Had Not Sought a Harbor

Manchester, y. H.. Dec. ga special
Ia the Union from Portsmouth saws:
The captain OF the schooner Edgar
Randall reports that hc sighted the
steamer Portland \ week ago Saturday
night at li.30 o'clock, about two and
one-half miles from Thatchers Island.
I'm "a northeasterly direction. The YES
sci was then very near him and was
making very little headway She was
making no signals of distress. He was
then greatly surprised 60 think that the
captain OF a side wheel steamer should
have run by Gloucester harbor In such
a storm as that. IL Is his opinion that
the Portland could have run into
Gloucester without trouble before l020
that night He-elso- believes that-tif-
steamer did not get much further east
than when he saw ~. and that an acct
dent must have CRIPPLED her. after which
she drifted until she foundered.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
OVER THEATRE CHAIRS.
Dispute Between Managers wendslsohasisr and
Spll Heard BY Judge Rogers and Jury.

The dispute between Manager Spitn
OF the Olympic Theatre and Manager
wendelschaefer of the Providence op-
era House over some chairs was heard
before Judge Douglas and Jury today.
Mr.. Spitz claimed that Mr.. Wendell
schaefer failed TO deliver certain chairs
according 90 contract Mr. Wendell
schaefer claimed parties i'm New York.
who owned the chairs were 30 urgent
for the money for them that he gave
Mr.. Spitz an hour and a half Mr. Spitz' :
understanding was that his Manager
Nathanson and himself had any rem
sonable time 90 take the chairs away
Mr.. Wendelschaefer admitted Nr.
Spitz bought the chairs but claimed
the latter took too much time To mos
them.
j. Jerome Hahn was counsel Tor AIR.
Spitz and Miller & Carroll were utiol-
neys for Mr.. Wendelschaefer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
BOARD OF TRADE MEETS.
Resolutions Relating to Monetary Legislation and
he Paris Exposition Referred.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
board of trade was held at noon today,
President Denning i'm the chair, and a
quorum present.
Edward Cove. Louis l.. Snow and g.
T.. Dcnisou were elected to membership.
Mr. Merriam moved that the board
recommend that an extra session OF
congress be held for the purpose Of
passing proper monetary laws. The
matter was referred to- the executive
committee.
\ resolution was introduced petition
ing the general assembly To appropriate
900 to defray the expenses Of the
state of Rhode Island at the coming
Paris exposition; referred TO the exec
tive committee.
The board then adjourned 90 meet the
first Tuesday I'm January. 1899.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
Came Ashore al Monomoy, al Orleans, at
Old Harhor and at Chatham.
LIFE SAVERS WERE ON THE WATCH.
Remains Had Evidently Been Buried In The Sand
and We're Uncovered BY Sunday Nights
GaIe---kot Yet Identified.

Chatham, Mass, Dec. 6.-Four more bod
les form steamer Portland came ashore
during the night. All of them appar-
emily had been buried in the sand and
uncovered by Sundays gale. One OF
the bodies is that of woman; of the
others, one is a colored man.
This makes total of 81 bodies thus
far recovered. Five are unidentified,
including the four found during the
night and the one reported from here
yesterday. Each of the latest bodies
found has been picked up by the life
savers patrol and in the number found
last night each station shared alike, for
one body came ashore at Monomoy. an
other at Orleans, another at Old Har-
Dor and the fourth at Chatham. The
one at Orleans was the woman and the
one at Old Harbor was the colored man,
The bodies were taken to the nearest
undertaker's establishment and the
medical examiners were notified and
they attended to their duties today.
Nothing was found about either body 10
indicate it's identity.
Provincetown, Mass, Dec. Ga body
of a man which was found by Patrol
man Birch of the Race Point life saving
station after dark last night is thought
to be that OF Lewis j. Metcalf of East
Auburn, Me, "a victim Of the steamer
Portland The body was found half
mile off Race Point The face was bad
ly disfigured. The clothing included
dark coat and vest and ribbed trousers,
apparently dark blue. Attached to the
vest was a watch chain with charm,
but no watch The man weighed about
$50 pounds and had false teeth. On the
shirt the named L. j. Metcalf was
found. which is taken to be sufficient
proof of his identity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
DEMANDED MONEY.
launduman Sam Moy Had Tusse with an Un'
known Who Wanted Cash.

Sam Moy runs a laundry at 2s3 Rich
mond street and early last evening
sam was seated I'm his shop calmly
smoking his pipe. when man came In
and. according to Sans story, said D..
wanted money. The laundrynan re-
piled that ne had no money 10 give
away. and the unknown grappled with
him. There was great deal OF noise.
and I'm the struggle sam was thrown
against he door and his arm went
through a pane ur rlJss So that his
wrist WAS badly cut.
His assailant then ran out aud dis-
appeared. no attempt being made bv
the crowd To- stop him. The money
drawer was not. as far as can be
learned, molested. The police are look
ing into the case and have pretty
good idea of who the man wanted Is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
OETRIMENT TO CITY.
Mayors View Of the 0bSiIuCtionS in
the SeacOnnet River.
Has Sent Letter 10 the Secretary Of War on
the Subject --Registration.

Mayor Baker today forwarded a let
ter to Secretary OF War Alger in rela-
tion TO the navigation of the Seacon-
net river in which he Is greatly inter-
ested. He states in his letter that he
mas been informed that there have been
two or three orders given by the war
department 10 the railroad company To
remove the obstructions and provide
draw OF a certain width and from time
10 tlme the railroad company has sue
ceeded i'm getting these orders stayed.
The last order was stayed on the state
ment OF the corporation that efforts
would be at once made to make some
arrangement with the state to provide
combination bridge across the Sea-
comet river thus doing. away with the
two bridges which now cross the
stream.
Mayor Baker states that no such ef-
forts have ever been made, and that
neither has the governor been APP
preached, nor has any step been taken
TO bring the matter before the legisla-
ture, which has been in session four
or five times since the statement was
made by the corporation. The OBJ
struction I'm the river is a serious detii-
ment TO the city Of Fall River and the
city Of Providence, and the demand is
almost imperative from the people of
this state that steps be instantly taken
To prevent its continuance.
At the close OF business hours yes
terday the number of persons regis
tered at the Office of the board OF cam
vassers and registration was 1927, as
against 4024 on the same day last year.
which shows that up to the present
time the registration is 9e7 behind what
il was last year. There are 22 full days
still i'm which registration can be car
,.ia nd he rn 1aCidpH n
keep the office open until 3 o'clock on
the evenings of December "a, 2S, 20, 30
and 81. which is two days more than
the law provides.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
BOTH OUT IN THE STORM.
Captain Buckminsteris Safe but His Son Probably
perished on the Portland.

There now seems to be no doubt
whatever that Vernley j. Buckminster
of East Providence was lost with the
passengers of the ill-fated Portland.
Careful inquiry has been made at all
the places along the shore fUr- tfftof'iff;t-
ton regarding Mr.. Buckminster, but
not a word has been heard.
Capt. Joseph Buckminster, father OF
Vernley j. Buckminster, was also out
i'm the storm, but he is in safety He
left Boston on the Wednesday previous
to tn storm, on board the barge city OF
Montreal for Newport News. ana he
caught the gale i'm Long island sound.
The tow was broken and Capt Buck
minister's barge was the only one Of
four that weathered the gale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
Submitted 10 Judgment.

Defendant i'm the case OF james
White vs.. Philip Menler submitted to
Judgment FOR plaintiff 81 Sl4G5 and
COSTS III me C0mmOU pIeaS dIVlsIOh OF
the Supreme Court today. In the same
court defendant In the case of John
Cooney vs.. same defendant judgment
for the piaintif was given for Sll.50
and costs. and in the case OF Joseph
Dillon against same Menier. plaintiff
got judgment for $3.50 and costs. and
John Cummings also judgment for s.
and costs. " \. Rice was attorney
for all the plaintiffs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
Case Continued.

Nicholas Cannon. George Hartford
and Frederick Fol;er. the three boys
accused Lztealing- s. nlnnaAl-fre.s.
Lena Chestner. were called for trial to-
day In the Juvenile court. but owing to
the non-appearance of counsel for the
defence. the ease was continued TO De
cember 20 as was also the case against
Joseph ~. Hebrew. for the alleged lar
ceny OF a bicycle from Augustus ~.
Heisse. Hebrew heing at present be
fore The grand jury upon another
charge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
THE G. A. R. IN MAINE.
Department Has Total Membership Of 764S,
and Lost SO by Death During Year.

nearly complete visitations of G.. \. n.
camps of the department of Maine by
Assistant Adjutant Gen. J. l.. Merrick
of Waterville. that gentleman reports
n most prosperous condition. There is
a total membership of 764S; 80 deaths to
August | and SO members mustered i'm,
Libby Post, No. 93. of Litchfield taking
the lead with four new members.
There has been a total loss OF 23S mem
bers. and 81, l,2S6.Sj has been expended i'm
charity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
Released From QuaranIinl.

New York. Dec. G.-The transport
Mississippi. which upon her arrival
from Santiago DE cuba yesterday was
detained at quarantine for disinfection.
was released this morning and came up
To- the city. Several yellow fever cases
which developed after the transport left
Santiago were landed at San Juan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
ONE MAN KILLED.
Explosion Of ICe-Making Plant on
Hospital Ship Bay State.
Several Persons Were Injured and Were
Taken TO Hospital Ship Relief

New York Dec. 6.-There was an ex-
plosion today i'm the ice making ma
chine on the hospital steamship Bay
State which is lying at her dock in
BROOKLYN Robert Twist, the operator
of the machine was instantly killed and
"A number of others near the machine
were injured. Those most seriously hurt
were taken to the hospital ship Relief
and treated. The Bay State was being
loaded for trip to the Cuban waters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-06
THE ONEIDA IN COLLISION.


New York. Dec. 6.-Mr. T.. 6. Benc-
diets yacht Oneida with cN-Prcsidcnt
Grover cleveland and Mr.. Benedict on
board. was run into I'm the harbor this
morning by "A Harlem car transfer float
and had her bowsprit carried away.
Messrs. Benedict and Cleveland were
landed at the Battery. neither having
sustained injury The oneida sailed
from Norfolk yesterday.