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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02
Remains Long Buried Arc Dug
Up al Williamsburg.
THE FACE WELL PRESERVED.
House Where The Body Was Found Was
at One Tine Occupied by Thomas Holmes,
Noted embameT.

New York, Nov. 2.--Vorkmen who were
cleaning the cellar Of the house at No.
2'9 South Ninth street, Williamsburg,
body of a girl, apparently about II years
old, which had the appearance of having
been turned into stone.
The lower limbs were missing and the
appearance OF the body indicated that it
must have been there many years.
The remarkable discovery created a
great sensation I'm the neighborhood, and
there was talk of foul play until it was
learned that the house was formerly the
home OF the late Thomas Holmes, a noted
embalmer, who embalmed the body of
President Lincoln.
Holmes has been dead little more
than year and a half
REMARKABLY WELL PRESERVED.
The body of the girl was removed to
the Clymer street police station. 1t was
remarkably we'll preserved The features
were all there and the face was the face
Of person just dead. Time had caused
other portions OF the body to crumble.
The discovery OF the body would seem
to prove that the assertion often made
by the aged embalmer that he had in
vented process by which he could pre-
serve a body for many years was true.
"rom" Holmes. or Dr. Holmes, as he
preferred TO be called, was one OF the
most familiar characters I'm the eastern
district for the last 40 years
ne made a fortune during the civil war
embalmng the bodies OF generals and
other officers killed IN battle. and spent IL
in attempting to perfect the embalming
nuid which was designed TO practically
turn bodies into stone. In 1895 he an
nounced that he had at last produced a
fluid that would petrify bodies
SECRET DIED WITH HIM.
lie had for several years on exhibition
I'm his store in Broadway. near Eighth
street I'm Williamsburg, what purported
10 be the arm OF young woman thus
treated. but which sccpuCal passersby re-
gardcd as a piece OF statuary lie had
also designed a casket made wholly OF
glass and lighted by electricity, for which
he made the claim that e would preserve
n body Tor centuries, the corpse retaining
"A lifelike appearance.
Tne secret OF the cmbalming fluid that
would turn the body 90 stone Or"
Holmes never diyulged. and it died with
him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02
H|LGER
KILLED
BY Wife
Bride Of Six Months Murders
Husband 10 Secure Insur-
anCa Money.

Geneseo. H., Nov. 2.-William IUlger,
n young carpenter orr Hooppole, near
here. is dead OF wounds inflicted upon
him with pistol by his wife, bride OF
six months.
According 10 the story Hllger told he
fore his death fully confirmed by the
wife's confession. she shot him first in
the temple as he lay doing upon "A sofa.
lie leaped for her. She shot him once
in the neck and twice in The abdomen
before he wrested the weapon from her
There was one cartridge remaining i'm
the revolver which he fired into "a wood
box.
Tho wounded man, tumbling about upon
the floor In his agony. implored her 10
obtain help and send for a surgeon The
two were alone frr-++fe house The wife
refused. she waited an hour for him 10
die
when she thought he was dead she
went 10 neighbor, and saying tnat her
husband had shot himself al fainting 10
the floor. Hilger regained consciousness
long enough to make a statement charg-
ing his wife with the crime.
lie carried $1,000 life insurance in the
Woodmen. The desire for the money IL
the supposed motive. lie died last even
ing, twenty-four hours after the shoot
ing.
Coroner Macarthur and States Attor-
ney Graves today went TO Hooppole.
which is sixteen miles northeast OF here.
and procured a full confession from the
woman, who is now In custody
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02
ALL the ISSUES.
Several Prominent Local Speak
ers Fully Discuss The Several
Political Party Policies.

There was quite a large attendance at
Y. NJ. c. a. hall last evening, due TO the
fact that under the auspices OF the ly-
ceum OF the Y. NJ. G. A., campaign issues
were to be discussed from all stand
points.
Hon. Rathbone Gardner presented the
Republican position, Dr. l.. +. G. Garvin
represented the Democrats. James a.
Williams the PrOhibitionists and Charles
hrol the Socialist-Labor party. The oh
joct Of the meeting was TO give a clear
an definite presentation OF tho principles
OF the four parties. rather than Go hold a
debate. To place before the auditors the
positions OF the different parties. and
thus allow an opportunity for deliberate
comparison OF principles.
Each speaker used the limited time In
giving a concise presentation of the poll
cy Of his party and each speaker was
warmly applauded. and they were ton
dered a vote Of thanks by the lyccum.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02
TWO RECEIVERS
Appointed TO Take Charge Of
Affairs Of Browne & Sons
and Phoenix Mills Co.

Philadelphia, Nov. 2.--Judge Mcpherson
IN the United States District court. upon
the request OF creditors OF william
Browne < Sons OF this city and Boston,
and the Phoenix mills company has ap-
peinted as receivers FOR the firm, Thomas
Walstcnholme and Frank III. Keene.
Further argument will be heard as to
the appointment OF third receiver
The two concerns. which are practically
the same, are manufacturers OF worsted
yarns and their combined liabilities are
placed at s2,1i0000. Depression i'm bust
ness and the borrowing OF Sl,00O.OOO on
wool pledged with them is said tC have
caused their failure.
The -petit4aH-feF-th appointment OF re-
ceivers is signed by the Ninth National
bank OF Philadelphia. the Cecil National
bank OF Port Deposit. and the National
bank OF Elkton. Md There are also a
number of New England creditors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02
DEADLY BULLET.
Coroner Finds That Mrs. VIII
lard Was Killed by Shot
Fired by BIOthGT-in-L Law.

Dedham. Mass Nov. 2-The ccroncr's
finding on the death OF Mrs Mary Will
lard. The Italian woman. who N Is alleged
w~-hot and killed IN this clt- aug. -o.
Of this year by her broihor-in-lnw Jo-
s,ph De Peltro. was He'd in the office of
the clerk OF the court here TODAY.
Death he found to have brcn due tO 81
Peltru.
The crime occurred on Central street
in broad daylight Do peitro was said fo
have uuarrelied with The woman. who.
he claimed had money lu her possession
which belonged To- him De pcltro made
his escape after The shooting and al
search for him has since been In vain.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02
ON JAGGED ROCKS
William NargaIlSOn Threw Him.
self From Bridge and Died
Soon Ait0TEard.

Lawrence, Mass, Nov. 2--An unusual
and sensational suicide occurred in this
city this afternoon. William Marreri-
son, formerly, a mill operative, IS years
OF age, jumped from a bridge over the
Margorison has beGS out OF employment
from tne .ivor bed hfty feet below. He
was not Instantly killed but he died soon
after the leap lie struck on his head
and was terribly injured.
Margeison has been out OF employment
for a number OF weeks and his inability
60 obtain work, together with the death
OF his wife last June, produced despon-
dcncy and OF late he bad been acting I'm
a strange manner. lie leaves three sons
and daughter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02
At THE North END.

The mathematicians of Ward have
quite a problem on their hands. They are
engaged IN ngur.~g out which Of the three
candidate for alderman will be elected
No two sccm TO agree on the number
OF votes each candidate will have
There are some 100 names on
The real estate and personal property
lists. The largest vote ever cast IN the
old ward for nn aldermanic candidate
was i12S cor thercabouls. At that time
there -s....4..-l--ll- .ntrrz un-LAn lLla
guniinpd 90 vote tor aldermen. Sow a.
Will be seen that Or Dy0 Vutes sre east al.
tosethof. u vii o. about as many ls cam
De- expected.
Th Willsm J Bryan cigb of Ward .
VIII h9ld reilly 40 lisdlay hau tonight
and unothlr rally on Monday evening
Rc-Oloung of the Central Hotel Wine
Rooms. AMI ~ Canal street Best Of
cveri Thing that The market anorde
4 fANANN ALICIA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02
Simon S. Laphaln Passes Away
al Home In BuNi|IviIls.
OUT OF PRACTICE SINCE 1898.
Martha B. TseI, Principal Of Branch Avenue
Grammar School, Succumhs After a Long
ard Painful Illness

Simon 3. Lapham, one OF the best
known Lawyers in the state. died at his
home In Burrillville, yesterday, after a
protracted illness.
Simon Sayles Lapham was born in Bur-
rillville October 30, 1892, being one OF the
sons of Alfred and Rachel (NewelD Lap
ham. Ills older brother was the late
Benjamin X THpham. lie was educated
In the common schools OF Burrllville,
the Lapham Institute of North Scit-
uate and the Albany law school.
Then he came to this city and studied
at the office of his brother. Benjamin
~ Lapham, being admitted 10 the bar in
March, 1857. Shortly afterward he formed
partnership with his brother, under the
firm name Of IL. n. a $. y Lapham,
which continued till 1852. During this
interval the firm gained much prom-
hence. being engaged In many cases.
In lSS2 the firm dissolved. and Simon
S. continued alone till 1898. when his de-
clining health rendered further practice
impossible. lie was married TO Mary J.
Mowry OF Burrillville. who. with four
children, two sons and two daughters,
survive him.
one son, Simon s. Lapham. Jr., has
been admitted TO the bar and has sue
ceedcd to his fathers practice. The
other son. Myron " Baphsm. Is stu
dent In his brothers law office.
MARTHA r. TEE1. DEAD.
Miss Martha y. Teel. principal OF the
Branch avenue grammar school, and one
of the best known and most efficient OF
the cttys corps OF instructors. died YES
terday at her home. 1855 Westminster
street, having been a sufferer since last
June.
Miss Teel was the daughter Of Benz
Jamin G.. and Dorcas k. Teel. She was
born IN this city, and had always lived
in the house where she died She was
educated i'm the public schools and also
received private instruction from pro-
fessors al Brown University
She was appointed principal OF the old
Branch avenue grammar school in 1874
and retained the position when the school
moved into the new building I'm 1892 maxi
ing record of over a quarter OF a CEN
tury at the head of the institution
She lived with her two sisters In the
old homestead at 1896 Westminster street
one OF them. Dorcas Teel. Is a teacher
i'm the Federal street school. aud the
other, Mary. cares for the home.
None OF them was ever married. Miss
Teel was the oldest OF the three and
was near the half-century mark.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02
VITA, SHAFT We HaV, for Dessert |?

Th,s erestion arises N the family sv-
cry day Let Us answer u today. Try
Jeu-O delicious and healthful des-
se-s. PrepareJ In two minutes No
boiliTgi no bakingi simply add boil
4 water ana set 10 cool. Flavors:-
LemoS. orange. Raspberry and straw.
y. Get a package at your srocers
today. 10 cens..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02
SOLO ARTISTS:

SOLO AhIiSIS:
MME SCHUMANN-HETNK
MISS THOMPSON, MR.. GODOWSKI
MIR. KNEIsEL MR.. LOEFFIER,
Aud others 90 be announced.
Program books with descriptive notes
on the works to be performed Will bs
mailed in advance OF each concert to pur-
chssers OF season tickets Subscription
tickets. With reserved seats. for tho So
riss OF six concerts. S. Season ticket
holders OF last season may reserve ths
SAME SEATS, payment for the same to
be made on or before THURSDAY, Nov.
1. ~ cash. money order OF check. and
mailed with statement of location e
seats. 20 q. A. Ellis. symphony Hall. Hos-
ton. Mass. Tho public sale OF season tic'l-
cts opens AZ Infantry Hall on SATURDAY.
morning, Nov. g. at = o'clock.
G. A. ELLIS. Nanagcr.
J.. II. GOMEZ, Assistant Manager. VI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02
State Of Rhode Island and Providence
Plantations.
THANKSGIVING
PROCLAIM A TI0N
BY His Excellency.
William Gregory.

In accordance with the provision OF
Chapter 10, Section 4, OF the General
Laws: THE governor shall &pnually APP
point a day OF public thanksgiving and
shall announce the same by proclama-
ton" and following the custom most usu-
al for a hundred years as 10 the day and
that chosen by the President OF the Unit
ed States for the current year, |. WILL
LIAM GREGORY, Governor of the State
of Rhode Island and Providence PIanta-
tions, do hereby appoint THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER THE TWENTY-NINTH a
day of PUBLIC THANKSGIVING.
/ request the people of tie State to OBJ
serve the day i'm becoming spirit, resting
from their daily labor and taking the oc-
casion TO publicly recognize the blessings
which have come to us and give praise TO
Almighty God. the eternal source
In the general prosperity which our ma
ton enjoys Rhode Island has an abund-
ant share. on this day OF thanksgiving
let us not forget those among us who.
with all the abundance, have suffered
misfortune but with material beneficence
seek TO encourage them that none shall
fa.t To respond with heart and voice 10
the spirit that distinguishes our annual
festival
In testimony whereof / have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
State to be affixed at Providence. this
thirteenth day of October. I'm the year OF
our Lord. nineteen hundred, OF
the founding OF the State, the
srAL two hundred and sixty-hfth and
- of Independence the one hundred
and twenty-ffth.
WILLIAM GREGORY.
BY the Governor,
Charles T. Bennett,
Secretary Of State.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND
PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
Sheriff's Office, Providence,
August ls A ID 100

Sheriff's Office, Providence,
August Is, A. ID. 1900
Providence. Sc.
BY Virtue and in pursuance of an Ex-
ecution Number 23sST issued out OF the
District Court of the Sixth Judicial Dis
trict holden at Providence within and for
the County of Providence, on the 7th day
OF June, A. ID. 1900. and returnable TO the
said Court September eth. A. ID. 1900. up
on a judgment rendered by said Court
on the attn day of June, A. ID. 1900, I'm fa-
vor of Walter II. Manchester and James
n. Hudson, both of said Providence. CO.
partners doing business under the firm
name and style OF Manchester g. Hudson
plaintiff, and against Walter l.. Randall
OF said Providence, defendant, have
this day at 20 minutes past 10 o'clock a.
m, levied the said execution on all the
right title and interest. which the said
defendant had on the 18th day OF March,
A. ID. 1900, at rs minutes past o'clock p.
m. the time of the attachment on the
original WRIT in and TO ths following de-
scribed real estate. viz: A certain tract
OF land I'm said Providence on the North
easterly corner OF Broad and oxford
streets. bounding Westerly on Broad
street, Southerly on oxford street. thir-
Nv six and forty Ave one hundredths
(SG.45 feet Easterly on land OF Margaret
A. Murry: eighty (S0) feet Northerly on
land Of the Peoples Savings Bank: sixty
three and ffty-two one hundredths (63.62)
feet, being 4 portion OF lots one O and
tow (2) on plat OF house lots OF the
Nathaniel Burgess Farm in Cranston.
reference being made TO IL In a deed from
Alfred I. Carpenter. dated August four
teenth, 1895, and recorded I'm tho Ofnce Of
the Recorder Of Deeds IN said Providence
I'm deed book numbered three hundred
and ninety-eight (29s) at page numbered
two hundred and forty GAO
Notice s hereby given that Will sell
the said attached and levied on estate
at n Public Auction 60 be held I'm the
Sherids Ofhce I'm the Providence County
Court House. In said City OF Providence
I'm said County Of Providence, on satur-
day. the enh day 81 November. A. II. 1900
NJ - o'clock m. FOR the satisfaction OF
said execution. debt. interest on the
same costs or suit, my own fees and All
contingent expenses n sufficient
ALBERT O. COATES.
Deputy Sheriff.
nov i.S-ij-22
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02

Il have reduced the price OF, my regular
this offer for 10 days only. For the next
10 days i will examine eyes free or
charge When I say examine eyes FREQ
j mean a thorough and accurate oxami-
nation OF each eye separately. and -satis-
faction guaranteed.
No matter how much your vision Is Inn
paired or how many oculists and opti.
Clans have given your case up, Will
guarantee to improve your vision, pro-
vided there Is any vision left.
Astgmatisin and all errors OF refrac-
ton scientifically corrected IL you are
troubled with headaches. or, your vision
are nervous and forgetful. you should be
sure to call at my store and have your
eyes thoroughly and accurately examined.
Remember, this offer for 10 days only.
am going to sell my regular 800 eye
glasses and spectacles for 800 They
are the best quality lenses that are made
or manufactured.
Don be humbugged into paying fancy
prices or your glasses go elsewhere and
get their prices and see tne:r goods. and
then come and see mine.
A call at my store Will be sufficient
guarantee that 1 mean just what say.
am the man that broke the price on
glasses in New York, Providence and
Boston. and as all successful business
men are Initiated. | am no exception.
Telephone zo53-z
EDWARD e. DAM M z RS,
20 Westminster st. Prov. Ri.
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HERMANN A. OCKEL,
S5 Weybosset St.

office Constructing Quartermaster. New
port. Il. l., oct. 30. 1900:
Sealed proposals. in triplicate. for COM
pleting single sets Officers Quarters;
n. G. O. Quarters and 1 Barrack az Fort
Greble r. l.. will be received here until
II m. Nov. s, 1900 Information furnished
on application. United states reserves
right to reject or accept any or all pro-
posals or any part thereof. Envelopes
containing proposals 90 be indorsed,
proposals for completing buildings. Fort
Greble, X. j. ii. Il. YOUNG, %. NJ.
noi-2-7.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02
TO CURE O COLD IN ONE oAy

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund The money IL IL fails
10 cure. u. w. Groves signature Is or
each box. 26c
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LEGAL NOTICES..
BY EUGENE A. DEAN. AUG,
40 Westminster street.
Mortgages Sale.


VIII be sold at public auction, on TUES
DAY, November 10Th. at IL O'Clock m,
at the Office of Eugene A. Dean, 40
Westminster street, Room 205, Provi-
dence. r.. L., by virtue Of the power OF
sale contained i'm certain mortgage
deed dated March ID 1894, and recorded
i'm the town clerk = office. i'm the town
OF Johnston. n. l., I'm real estate mort
gage book No. 55, at page l46 the con-
ditions OF said mortgage deed having
been broken
A certain lot or parcel OF land, with
all the buildings and improvements there
on. situate I'm said Johnston. on the north
erly side OF the Plainfleld road. formerly
known as the Providence and Norwich
turnpike. bounded and described as fol-
lows: Easterly by land now or formerly
of Thomas j. Sarle, northerly by land OF
Charles A. Brown, westerly by land for
merly of Pardon Davis and southerly by
said Plainheld road, and contains about
half an acre OF land, more or less. refer
ence being made TO the deeds to me from
my mother, Caroline Fenner, and from
my sister, Alice j. Rowland. recorded in
deed book 43, page 407. and in deed book
R. page 42S, respectively, In the town
clerks office. in said Johnston.
Notice is hereby given of the intention
OF the mortgage to bid upon said proper
" at said sale or at any postponement or
adjournment of the same.
BY order of the Mortgage.
Providence, October 20. 1900.
o29-l9t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02

Those who are handy with rifle or pis-
tol should visit Keiths this week and
see the craftsmanship of Frank and Lii
liam Smith. Tho young woman is won
der. During the past decade she has
challenged all the great shooters, includ-
ing DIR. Carver, and has never been de-
feated. She was with Buffalo Bill for
three years, and he Processes willingness
TO back her for $4,000 against anyone I'm
the world DIR. Carver had a record of
100 rifle shots without miss at objects
i'm the air. Miss Smith broke S26 glass
balls thrown i'm the air without miss.
Out OF 500 she only missed .. She has a
record OF breaking 20 i'm l6 seconds and
this she duplicates daily at keith's this
week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02

A pert and fascinating team" In be
seen next week at Keith's are the Sisters
Laurence, Anita and Effe. They are
young and pretty and hail from San
Francisco, which town has furnished
many shining lights 10 the stage The
Misses Laurence do a speciality, consist
ing OF singing. acrobatic dancing, and
their success stamps them as one Of the
best sister teams now before the public
lie. For two seasons they were members
Of Charles y. Blaney's forces. Later
they were feature OF Hoyt's "A Milk
White Flag"
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!!.:!:Theatres. e:


The second season OF THE Pride Of
Jennico" James II. Hacketts romantic
play seems To have begun quite as sue
cessfully as the first. There are several
changes in the Hackett company this
season. George w. Barber. an actor
new TO the company. is doing the part
Of Prince Eugen, In place of Brigham
Royce. who played il last year. Mr.. Bar
bier is a convincing actor and he strikes
the somewhat accelerated pace OF "Jen-
nico" with no apparent trouble. Miss
Margaret Ellington, a young woman from
the west, who has seen only one season
on the stage before this one, has also
been successful in the heavy part OF
Michel. the gypsy girl As Michel, Miss
Ellington succeeds very finished actress.
which naturally makes the part all the
more trying. She has. however, IL is
said. shown extraordinary dramatic in
stiuct. and is rapidly gaming I'm tech
nique. Her performance is very spirited
ANA altogether good. Bertha Galand is
the principal member OF MIR. Hackett's
support THE Pride OF Jennico" and its
star come TO the Providence Opera House
next week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02
The Best and Most Popular
Music Box is
THE STELLA

Just received large invoice OF them,
ranging I'm price from SIS to $780,
We have thousands of tunes for you TO
select from and cordially invite you to
come i'm and hear them played.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02

Undoubtedly the grea test artist I'm his
line is Henry Lee who Is TO be seen IN
Great Mon-Past and Present, at
keith's next week. His make-ups are
something wonderful, and When nc staUus
upon the stage on Monday dressed in the
likeness Of Bismarck, Rudyard kipling.
Admiral Dewey, or any OF the many
other celebrities whom he personates.-th
resemblance, IL is said. Will be found per-
feet In every particular To prepare for
his thirty minute turn takes Mr.. Lee
two hours. Back OF the stage setting I'm
which he appears before an audience
there is an improvised dressing-room,
where three men and a girl ilit hither and
thither ON the 20-foot table there Is a
procession of wigs and properties, a
vanguard of paints and powders. a squad
OF puffs and rabbits feet. q regiment OF
towels and busters Here are the outer
crusts OF Bismarck Kipling. Croker,
Dewey. and many others, limp and nerve
less waiting for the master mind TO ere
ate and rcsurrect them The whole place
is In whirl from beginning 10 end.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02

The Reilly g. Woods big show will
give an extra midnight performance at
the olympic next Tuesday. election night
special wire has been leased and the
election returns from all parts OF the
country will be announced as soon as re-
ceived.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-02

Simon 3. Lapham, one OF the best
known Lawyers I'm the state, died at his
home In Burrillville, yesterday, after a
protracted illness.