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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-04
WOULD KILL HIMSELF
Best Said so in Letters He Sent to
His Wife and His Pastor.
Thew Were Searching For Him in Pawiuckst
When Body Was Found Here.

Joseph Best, of Attleboro, who as
the News announced last evening, com
mitted suicide at the City Hotel, made
careful preparations for the deed. He
registered at the hotel Tuesday evening
and did.not appear for breakfast yes
terday morning. Later a chamber
maid tried the door of his room, but
found it locked.
The door was still fastened at 3
o'clock, and the clerk, who had not seen
Best during the day, became alarmed.
Manager Waterman got step-ladder
and peered over the transom into the
room. He saw Best lying ON the floor
apparently dead, his throat cut. The
door was broken open, the police sum-
mOned, and the medical examiner found
that Best had been dead at least II
hours. BY his side lay small PEN
knife with which he had severed his
tugular vein.
Further examination revealed two
small empty bottles. each of which had
contained laudanum. IL is surmised
that he first drank the laudanum and
then cut his throat 10 make death GER
tain. Best had worked for Postmastef
George A. Sweeney at Attleboro, where
he was well known. He left his wife
Tuesday TO go To PaWtucket on busl-
ness, and while there posted letters 10
her and an Attleboro minister. declar-
ing his intention Of committing suicide.
Mrs. Joseph Best and Rev. j. l.. Ty-
ron of Attleboro were in Pawtucket.
yesterday, consulting the police with
regard Co the whereabouts of the hus-
band OF Mrs. Best, who went away
Tuesday morning, saying that he was
coming to Pawtucket on business. They
stated that they had received letters
from him postmarked Pawtucket in
which he stated that he was going to
make way with himself, and as he had
not returned they feared he had kept
his word. A search failed to disclose
any trace of him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-04
SAVED FROrl DEATH BY
TROLLEY CAR FENDER.
Continuance Picked Young WeStCOtt
Up When He Was Knocked Down,
and Carried Him Till Car Stopped.

form, expecting 10 find a mangled body
under the wheels but just as ne stoop-
ed to look under the car che boy crawl
ed out on hands and knees, somewhat
drtier than before, but alive ana
sound. The m0torman's relief was so
evident that II would have been anus
ing under less serious circumstances.
The cause OF the trouble, however, took
matters coolly enough; brushed sSrne
of the dirt from his clothes and started
off, after refusing to tell his name. He
was followed a short distance, however,
and on being again questioned, finally
said he was Nathan Westcott, 10 years
Of age, OF 3S Keene street. and that his
escape was due 20 the fact that he had
been picked up by the car fender, on
which he remained until the car stop
ped.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-04

A motorman on the Olneyville trolley
route had an experience late yesterday
afternoon that he Will not forget for a
long time. II. indeed, II ever passes
from his memory. His car was bound
east and was running at the usual rate
of speed down Westminster street.
When the car was In front OF the
Rhode Island Hospital Trust company's
building a boy lodged in front OF IL.
SO close was the lad to the dasher Of
the car that he was struck before the
motorman. though he moved with all
human rapidity. could even shut off
the power. The boy disappeared under
the car. The car proceeded short dis
tance and stopped. The motorman, pale
and trembling, jumped from the plat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-04
N w SLETS

Tar from the madding crowds ignoble
strife
The golfer now proceeds to take his
way,
And If you have mind to save your
life
Run from him when he arms himself
10 play.
Full many a baffy flying through the
air.
Has placed a calm spectator on the
shelf
Full many bulger has been lain on
where
1t made the hapless victim hump
himself.
For he to dull forgetfulness a prey
Who fingers where the golfer swings
his cleek,
Untsss he lodges in an artful way,
Is likely to be swiped upon the cheek
Chicago News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-04
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

PROVIDENCE OPERA HousE-Ju-
liza Arthur in "a Lady OF Quality"
kEITH's NEW THEATRE-Continu
Gus performance.
oLYMPIc-John w. Isham's octo-
rooms.
WESTMINSTER-M Comedy
and Vaudeville Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-04

In the Eloise last evening Mrs. Zaidee
Sisson gave the first of series Of
spring assemblies, and the affair proved
most delightful 20 those who attended.
During the carly part OF the evening
Mrs. Slsson received In the spacious
drawing room, after which dancing
was In order until n late hour. Lang
staff's orchestra renserei music
throughout the evening and Tillinghast
furnished the refreshments. Mrs Sis
son was assisted by Roger l. Hatha-
way, Thomas Feuner and Gilbert II.
Hayward. who acted as aids.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-04

Adelbert Wing was fined SO and costs
by Judge Sweetland today for "scorch-
ing on Bridgham street last night
Willie Comfy. three years old was
found astray on Printery street, at lao
p. m. yesterday. by Patrolman Nye.
Pstrolman j. A. Lee found a Keating
bicycle on Washington. near Walker
street. at 1850 a. M, and sent II to tho
Central station.
A bay horse. which was harnessed to
a box buggy. ran up Cranston street TO
Knightsville, last night. where 1t was
stabbed.
Adolph Rottenberg.a fish pedler. threw
FISH heads into Bacon avenue yester-
day. He was fined 50 and costs I'm the
police court today for thus violating a
city ordinance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-04
THE WEATHER
Fair Tonight and frIdar Warmer Fhdg With
Fresh Easierly Winds.

Washington. May 4.-For New Eng
land: Fair tonight and Friday; warmer
Friday; fresh east winds becoming va
riabie.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-03-07
PHOTOGRAPHIC.

The celebrated Cyclone Cameras
are being used by amateurs and
professionals all over the civilized
world. Themost compact aud least
complicated of any in the market.
A child can operate them. Plain
and complete instructions go with
each camera. Size of pictures 25x
9! up to 5x7. Price $500 and up.
Nothing on earth will give you or
a friend to whom presented more
pleasure than one of these cameras.
Write for illustrated catalogue with
full descriptions, Prices &c.
NTart-1a NIfss. Co
542 w. Lake St, Chicago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-03-07

We can truthfully say that the
darkest days for Gunnison are over
and the silver lining of prosperity
is plainly Giscernable in the east
ern horizon. He who runs may
read the signs of the times. 1t is
true that we have not had a silver
spoon in our mouths for a number
of years, but we are now ready to
swim with the tide and bask in the
sunshine of a propitious prosperity.
Let us put on a suitable garb to
welcome its coming and let the
croaker hide his light under .
bushel-we are to witness and
enjoy new order of things
Gunnison Tribune.
No comment is needed. What
is good for our sister city is good
for Crested Butte.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-03-07

Every editor has received them
The postmaster sends them to the
editor. TIE postmaster is not to
blame. For instance, there was a
man by the name of, well say Tim
Short, who sent us three notices to
stop his paper, he did not want it
any longer We wondered what
was the matter Upon investigat-
ing the subscription book we found
that Tim was short so. He never
had paid a cent and yet he stopped
his paper as a matter of economy
to us. He didn't want us to lose
any more by him. A few days
afterwards Short was at church
and his melodious tenor rang out
loud and clear in that old soul
stirring song, Jesus Paid 1t All. "
he might have been mistaken but
his earnestness impressed us. So
the next day we sent him receipt
in full begging his pardon for not
knowing that he had made an
assignment of his liabilities to the
Lord.-Ex.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-03-07

The young people of this place
who indulge in the dizzy walt
will hear with interest that the
heads of Washington and New
York society have decided that
sitting out" a waltz this winter
will be more fashionable than
dancing; the only difference is
you sit instead of dance. The
mans right arm is around The
girls waist, while his left hand
holds her right. Her left hand is
placed on his shoulder, while her
head rests lovingly on his bosom
and all they have to do is to sit
and listen to the music. We have
always regarded it is a nuisance
to galop a mile or two to get a
hug or two. a room full of peo-
pie sitting around on sofas hug
ging to music is more to our no.
ton. This will give the old rheu-
matte brethren another chance to
waltz. Most men waltz not for
the dance but for the position, and
while man may lose his appetite
for dancing he has got to get
powerful old before he loses his
appetite for hugging a pretty girl.
E--Multerry Grove Argus
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-03-07

Dun's trade review says: THE
situation is without precedent.
Business has never heen better on
the whole, and in some great
industries the gain is astonishing.
Exports surpass last years as
much as imports, though the ex-
cess over imports then WIS heavy
Failures are smaller than last year
and smaller than in any OF the last
six years"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-03-07

Only four weeks remain before
the voters will be called on to
choose a mayor, clerk, magistrate,
marshal, treasurer and three trus-
tees. Already there has been some
talk in quiet way regarding the
nominations, and il will be only a
few days more before the various
parties will decide on their course
of action and line. up for tie cam
paign, i. e., if they propose to make
contest. 1t is a very hopeful
sign that unusual care is being
shown in the effort to get candi-
dates for the several offices who
will command the fullest confidence
of the citizens. The recent words
of general approval of the PLoT's
suggestion of Judge McGraw for
the mayoralty, and Marshal Waters
and Treasurer Metzler for re-elec-
ton attests this. What the city
needs most of all is efficient and
economical home government, with
the careful enforcement of the
laws, the protection Of the city's
interests and those of every citizen.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-03-07

California has a new law which
prohibits the publication of car
toons meant TO be humiliating or
embarrassing to the subject" or
the printing of the portrait of any
living person without the consent
of said person, unless he be a
public official or criminal. The
penalty for violation is heavy.
The law is certainly an abridgement
of the freedom and rights of the
press, and for that reason seems an
infringement upon constitutional
privileges. The libel law exists
to prevent the abuse Of these privi-
leges and can be invoked against
a cartoon as well as an editorial
publication. It is asserted that
this bill was the work of a number
of the Legislators who had been
mercilessly cartooned by the San
Francisco papers, and who took
the making of this law as a method
of revenge. But they reckoned
without their host, because the
San Francisco newspapers are too
nervy to be easily downed and will
doubt ess soon give certain mem
bers of the California Legislature
an opportunity to test the merits
of the new law,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-03-07

Accompanying the approach of
spring comes promises of great
revival throughout the country.
Industries that have been latent
for years are becoming imbued
with the spirit of termination.
Il is to hoped that the price Of
labor will increase with the times,
because good wages make happy,
contented populaoe and prosperous
merchants. ts---ass---41i.-s71-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-03-07

If old Geronimo had the ear
of Ayuinaldo for about Eve minutes
he could give him some useful in
formation as to the expediency of
going on the warpath against the
great father at Washington.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-03-07
WAN |

Reliable man for Manager of
Branch Office ] wish to open in
this vicinity. II your record is O..
K. here is good opening. Kindly
mention this paper when writing.
A. T. MORRIS, CINcINNATI, O.
Illustrated catalogue cts. postage.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-03-07

It is said that the republicans
of Spain have decided to begin an
energetic campaign against the
government. Anything energetic
in Spain will have the charm of
novelty.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-03-07

1t must be remembered that the
l,4OO islands of the Philippine
archipelago are not all of "the
white mans burden" General
Alger and General Miles may each
write a book.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-03-07
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

Doctor Mary Walker attended
the mothers congress at Washing
ton. She represented the fathers
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-03-07
A Bright Future Ahead.

mortgage upon the property and
rolling stock of the lines formerly
known as the Gulf and South Park,
now the Colorado Road, to secure
the payment of twenty million
dollar loan. The history of these
roads has been a speckled one
and until Frank Trumbull took the
receivership of them, they were
recognized es nothing but jerk
water system. Under his conserva-
tive management very different
state of affairs existed and the
roads, operated as one, were put on
the semblance of a paying basis.
Capital seems to have appre-
ciated the value of direct con
nection with the seaport at the
Gulf of Mexico as a means of
handling a large share of the west
ern traffic, and ii must also have
in view certain extensions to con-
meet with the Pacific on the west
coast if the road is to prove sue
cessful venture. With the Gulf
and South Park in their possession
they traverse a growing section of
territory and are only few hun
dred miles from the western out
let-Salt Lake. The country lying
west of the present terminus of
the South Park is rich in natural
resources and its mineral wealth
is unlimited while fruit raising is
rapidly coming into great promi-
nence.
There are, therefore, many well
informed people who see in the
reorganization of this road boon
to the section on the western side
of the Continental divide. 1t is
believed that the consolidation
and obtaining Of such a large sum
of money mean the broadgauging
of the whole South Park system.
The country needs broad gauge
to insure the general posperity
of all industries. There is no
question now that at least an eX-
tension will be made to the San
Juan country to reach out for n
share OF the ore shipments from
that marvellously rich mineral
region.
While the broad-gauge PROPOSE
ton is only a surmise at the pres
ent time, all outward signs point
in that direction, and develop
ments this season will surely prove
to certainty what is to be done
with the line. In its present con-
dition it is not a fortune maker,
and it does not seem possible that
experienced railroad men and cap
italists would take hold of an
elephant unless they purposed put
ting him in such condition as to
make them interest on their in
vestment.
With the Park broad-gauaged
and the road bed changed in
places, it could be made a great
factor in the development of west
ern Colorado, and, in fact, the
whole western country.
A move of this sort will be of
inestimable benefit to Gunnison.
1t will arouse us from that state
of lethargy into which the town
has fallen and put us in position
to build a large and growing city.
Gunnison is the natural com
mercial center and supply point
for a vast section of country,
Here large machine shops will be
erected by the Colorado road, the
coal mines of Baldwin will pour
out unlimited tonnage of black
diamonds, the gold, silver and
lead mines will be operated on a
more extensive scale than ever be-
fore, and this part of the world
shall be heard ftom in manner
never before known. Then the
dream of the average Gunnisonite
as to the destiny surely awaiting
this place, will have been fully
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-14
NEW POLO MAGNATE.

$. w. Murphy Buys A. R. Penney's
 Meriden Interest.
 Meriden, Oct. 13.-Alfred R, Penney who has been half owner in the Meri- den polo team for the past two years came up from his home in Brooklyn this afternoon and before leaving sold his polo interest to B. w. Murphy of this city.
 MT. Penney's chief reason for selling out is that he has gone into politics in Brooklyn. He expects to be elected to the New York assembly, having re- celved the democratic nomination in the Fifth Brooklyn district The dis trict is close, the republican candidate having been elected last year by only 154 majority.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-14
A Splendid Silk Waist
 Offering.

Saturday. Best offering we have yet made. They're sample line of plain and striped taffetas; sizes are mostly in 34 and 36 inch. Styles are in shirt waist and dress waist. made with white tucked yokes, also hemstitching and cord ing. Colors are black, huzzar, red, blue, light blue, turquoise, green and violet. In the lot are also few black Satin Waists.
 Prices $5.oo to $I5.oo. BRILLIANTINE WAISTS
 A superior line of Brill antine Waists, beatifully tucked and corded; shirt sleeve and dress sleeve; stock collar. SI.25 to S2.O5. VELVET WAISTS $2.o5-
 These will be very popular this winter. They're made with gilt buttons, the French back, and dress sleeve; colors are black, royal, green and garnet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-14
Every style and weight of shoe at the Royals Saturday sale-$2-

Chronic Nasal Catarrh poisons every breath that is drawn into the lungs. There Is procurable from any druggist the remedy for the cure of this trouble. A small quantity of Ely's Cream Balm placed into the nostlils spreads over an inlammed and angry surface, re- leving immediately the painful inham- nation, cleanses, heals and cures. A cold in the head vanishes immediately. Sold by druggists or will be mailed for 50 cents by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren street, New York o7 eod3t 1tW
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-14
JUMPED IN THE TRACKS.
Miss Phinney Tried to Stop a Car and
 

Miss Phinney Tried to Stop a Car and Was Knocked Down.
 Susan Phinney was struck by trol- ley car at the corner of Lloyd and Chapel streets last evening about o'clock. It seems that Miss Phlnney had endeavored to stop one car but for some reason the motorman couldn' t see it that way. Miss Phinney was quite mad at the mOtormanS act and as the next car came along she said to her friend with her, "I'll make him stop this tinle," and with this she step- ped in the middle of the track. She stood there a trifle too long, however, and the car ran into her, knocking her down. Fortunately she was not run over or she might have been killed.
 As it was Miss Phinney received some injuries about the face and chest that will keep her from stopping cars for several days. She was taken to 114 Lyold street, where she is employed as housekeeper, and was attended by Dr. Roberts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-14
YALE GOLF TOURNAMENT.

Playing in the Second Round Took
 Place Yesterday Afternoon.
 The second round of the Yale uni versity golf tournament, was played yesterday on the links of the New Ha- ven Golf club and resulted in victories for the following: Charles Hitchcock, ir., Eben' Byers, T. c. Cheney and T. M. Robertson.
 Hitchcock and Byers and Cheney and Robertson will meet Monday in the semi-fnals. the finals being played Wednesday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-14
MRS. FERGUSON INJURED.
Thrown From Her Carriage on Chap
 Street I ,aSt Nipbt

Thrown From Her Carriage on Chapel
 Street Last Night
 Mrs. Ferguson, wife of James Fer guson, the George street liveryman, met with painful accident about 7:30 last evening. She was seated in her car riage on Chapel street, opposite Woes ter Square, when a car on the Fair Haven road collided with her, throwing her out on her Nide Mrs. Ferguson said she called to the motorman to stop, but that the call was unheeded.
 Mrs Ferguson was sent home where her injuries were dressed The acci- dent is not serious one, but proved very painful for a while.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-14
FERRY,S

NEW BAKERY, No. 25 CHURCH STREET.
 opposite Polls Theater, Is now open foi thanks to the citizens of New Haven and surrounding towns for their liberal patron age of the past 30 years, and now hope to merit q continuance of the same a few yearl longer. Come and see what you can gss for your money
 my17 If r. FERRY. Manager.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-14
The1u,rrnaI aud Gnurter
Saturday. October II, 1899.
NEW ADYNnqIsNMEN1s Y0-DAK.

Clearing Up Sale--Howe X Stetson. Dairy Products-New England Dairy Co. Dr. Agnew's Cure--E. A. Gessner. Jewelery-Durant, the Jeweier.
 Notice-Wm, F. Barnett Secretary New Suits-The Ed. Malley Co.
 Palace Market-E. Schoenberger X Sons' Ribbon Sale-Gambe Desmond Co. Securities for Sale-Kimberly, Root Day' Shoes-New Haven Shoe Company. The Six Waltons-Poli's Wonderland. Wanted--C -Chambermaid-16S York Street. Wanted-S -Stuation-M. Stenographer. Wanted -Engineer-New Haven Hospital. Wanted-S -Saesman-X, This Office. Wanted -Situation-120 Cottage Street. Wanted -Situation--BOX S6 Brantofd. :.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-14

Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Nellie Frances Moore of Shel- ton and oscar Perthes of Seymour, which will take place at the home of the brides sister, Mrs Wilbur F. Chade- ayne, 12S Cliff avenue, Wednesday, De- tober 25, at 4 o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-14
What's the Trouble ? -

ache-Is it Bilousness-Is it Sluggish Ltv- er-Is your skin salow-Do you feel more dead than alive? Your system needs toning Your Liver isn't doing it's work Don t resort to strong drugs-Dr. Agnew's Liver Pills, 10 cents for 40 doses, will work won ders for you. Sold by E. A. Gessner-1o.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-14
CONCERT POSTPONED.

Owing to the illness of Professor Pe- ters of this city the concert to be given by the Ansonia Maennerchor has been postponed to November 1.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-14
MEMS COLORED SHIRTS

quality sateen, lined with domet flannel and made in three styles 10 inch accordeon plaited founce; umbrella hounce with 4 inch accord con paited ruf1e and umbrella hounce with 3 rows of cluster cordings. Worth Sl.50 easy. They are sold at an importers loss, at 75C. ca.
 If in the store don't miss seeing them, they're big value.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-14
NEW HEATING -APPARATus

If you contemplate changing your heating apparatus, or building a new home, you are invited to call at 154 Elm street, opposite the Yale gymnasium, and see the Demarest system of heating and ventilation in practical operation. Open day and evening, A. B. Kings land. o12 St
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-14
MEMS NECKWEAR-

Have taken all that remains of the Summer Neckwear-in Imperials, Tecks, Handkerchief Ties, Band- anas, Batswings, Club Ties and Dewey Scarfs, and have marked them at the uniform price.
 12Hc. These are goods that have been selling at 25c. and soc. Many rich finds among them, for early corners.
 FANCY HOSE
 In variety of stripes and colors. Regular value 25c. pr.
 Sale price 1oc. pr., 3 for soc.