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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-11
SHOT IN ABDOMEN.
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help, and this called Mrs. Ellis to her win
dow. AS soon as she realized what Brown
was doing, and knowing that Mr.. Pack
ard had just gone out, she ran to the
sidewalk and called him back.
When Mr.. Packard returned. Brown
released Howard. and then the two men
got into n heated argument.
After few words had been exchanged,
Brown started for the house. and Pack
ard followed him.
Brown entered his own tenement, and
closed the door
SHOT IN THE ABDOMEN.
Packard. when he got TO the door.
raped upon II, and instantly Brown
opened II few inches. and thrust out the
muzzlc OF a revolver.
This weapon he pressed against Pack
ards abdomen, and. pulling the trigger,
shot him.
The injured man staggered back few
inches, and was followed up by Brown,
who aimed the pistol at Packard's head.
and pulled the trigger again, but the
weapon missed fire.
Packard called 90 his boy that he was
shot, and asked him TO go for n doctor,
and the lad started for one.
In the meantime Brown left the house.
and was about to proceed toward Har-
rison street. where he was overhauled by
John n. Murphy. an employe OF the Mar
ragansett hotel. who seized and disarmed
him. and delivered him 90 the custody OF
Patrolman Armstrong, whom he met on
Cranston. near Knight street.
Brown was taken to the Knight street
station. where Captain Marston attempt
ed TO get narrative OF the affajr from
him: but he was 80 excited and hvsteri-
cal that he could. or would, not talk.
BROWNS CONDITION CRITICAL.
DIR. j. Edmund Brown. OF No. Ai Broad
street. was called 10 attend Mr.. Packard.
and found that the bullet had entered the
left side Of the. abdomen ar. r-r..a. rf
There was very little hemorrhase: but
everything. the condition OF the sufferer
in particular. Indicated that the wound
was OF a most serious character. ..rt 81.
lie directed that .ihe ambulance he
called. and sent Packard 10 the Rhode
Island hospital - ts..-- er-.f'' ,. Aert
Attic O'Clock. Packard was etehrized
and operated upon. hut the bullet could
not be located. and his case was pro-
nounced = hopeless one.
Mr.. Packard is a member ~ wamsitta
Tribe ~ Red Men. and from the date of
its installation has been it's collector Of
wampur1. He has always been held In
the highest esteem BY hts associates.
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CONVENTION OF COLORED
WOMEN'S CLUBS ENDED.

, relative to the presidents annual address
and other matters (Which was begun at
the morning SESSION. was continued.
violin solo followed by Miss Hattie
Smith of this city. after which the meet
ing adjuorned.
Tea was served in the vestry at 6
O'Clock. ~,
EVENING SESSION.
The closing session Of the convention
was opened at O'Clock. with another
large audience I'm attendance.
The meeting was called 90 order by Miss
Roberta Dunbar OF this city. after which
brilliant piano recital was given by Mr.
Smith of New York
This WAS followed by paper by Mrs.
T. Thomas Fortune OF New York. wife Of
the editor Of the New York Age
Mrs. Fortunes paper was AN excellent
one, the subject bcing our Womanhood
Needs Protection"
At the conclusion OF this paper. Miss
Rovelto OF Providence. again delighted
the audience with her vocal solos.
AT this point Mrs. Josephine st. Pierre
Ruffin, president OF the Womans Era
club of Boston was introduced. Mrs
Ruffin IL will be remembered, was the
representative from the Era club TO the
Milwaukee biehlial, and her experience
there was published broadcast I'm the
newspapers. ana - Al FAMILIAR story to all
the American world
Mrs Ruffin had anticipated reading
somewhat exhaustive paper last evening.
but, for lack or time substituted brief
address. She spoke especially OF young
negro women seeking the higher educa-
tion, and I'm this connection told of the
difficulties against which they struggled.
and cited many examples OF what they
have accomplished.
AT the close of her address Mrs. Rufin
spoke OF her experience at Milwaukee, by
the request of the convention.
The remainder Of the evening program
was as follows:
Piano solo, Miss Freedom OF New Bed
ford; soprano solo. Miss Annie +. Scott OF
Norwich, Conn. report Of committee on
resolutions; Introduction Of officers for
the ensuing year: appointment Of com
mittees for the ensuing year: singing,
God he with you TIL We meet again.
The hour was somewhat late ere the
convention took its final adjournment.
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GOT her $3.50.
BaSsi Secured FiIomsna' S Money
and Then Failed TO
Marry Her.

Flomeua Spigni. who confesses 10 a
and is said 10 have seen several more
years than that number. few weeks
ago had $3.50 which she had saved I'M.
At that time there came across her
path ono Raffaele Bassi. comely youth
OF -, who became smltten with FiIome-
mas $3.50.
lie wanted IL to opcn barber shop
With, but she pamcd a condition. which
was, that ne should first marry her.
Consenting To this proposition Raffaele
TOOK her To the City hall. where they pro-
cured marriage license.
Then RS1aele want'd the cash right
away. and coaxed ~ from FiIomena. tell
ing her that the barber shop deal must
he closed right away or ne would lose
a gOod chance 10 do fine busInesss \
" would be upe enough 10 get hurried
when thsst had made sure OF the shonI~
Reluctantly Filomena gave Raffaele the
roll OF long green. agreeing. at his, sug-
gestion, 20 meet him M the corner OF
broadway 9nd Dean streets the next Sat,
urday az 10 n. IN, That was week ago
.today. az .. 4 =
Filomena Kept her tryist. aud well and
for two and hair hours patiently waited
for her loved ono Alas. he didn't show
up ana. becoming susricious. Fiiomena
started ont an tho trail. ONLY To learn
that ~ ~ o'clock that very dav Ranacls
had set SAL from New York for Italy.
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BOUGHT STOCKINGS
FOR MISS METCALF.
Searles, Who is Seeking Divorce,
Forced to flake the Admission
on the Stand.

said he had known Miss Metcalf about
year. During that time she had resided
in Arlington and Edgewood.
Witness said he had a habit of calling
on the lady named
Jacob w. Matthewson, counsel for Mr..
Searles though the information Mr.. Al
drich was seeking was immaterial. Judge
Blodgett asked the purpose of II.
Mr.. .Aldrich replied II simply am going
to prove that he is supporting another
woman"
Mr.. Searles denied he had ever given
any presents to Miss Metcalf saying, che
had been very careful about that" lie
admitted though he had gone down
street on Saturday nights and made pur-
chases with Miss Metcalf. He thought
some of the purchases might have been
made in Shepard's store. Mr.. Searles ask
ed 10 say that things he purchased for
Miss Metcalf said he bought stockings
for her
The stockings were purchased accord
ing to directions given by Miss Metcaif
and her money was used in paying for
them. Other articles of clothing had been
bought for the same party.
Asked TO mention other articles of
clothing bought for Miss Metcalf Mr.
Searles said he bought under vests for
her. Also shoes.
Witness admitted frequent visits to
Miss Metcalf's and said the occasion OF
the visits was TO leave spring water, and
then said the purchases for Miss Metcalr
were made because he was being fol-
lowed by detectives.
Mr.. Searles said he was advised by
counsel to take the course he did about
the purchases, so as IL could be ascer-
tained who was following witness.
Mr.. Searles did not recall the purchase
of any hats or tailor-made suits for Miss
Metcalf
The witness was asked how often he
visited Miss Metcalf since the divorce pc
tition was filed. He explained Miss Net
calf and the lady she lives with. "a Mrs.
Douglas. were his only friends In Edge
wood. and IL was necessary for him TO 60
there to ascertain what stories his wife
was circulating about him. -. e
Detectives had bothered Mr. Searles al
most to death He said he knew Miss
Metcalfs father and called at her home
first to see her father at the fathers re-
quest.
Judge Blodgett refused to modify the
order.
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In response 10 n question put by Coro-
ne- Babcock, witness said that both men
were standing up when the shot was
fired. and they were not over five feet
apart.
This concluded his examination, and he
was allowed to depart on the promise
that he would be on hand when needed
again.
George r. Donovan. the man who en-
ployed Baldwin, was next examined.
He said he was "a years of age, "A resi-
dent of Providence, "a Snowman by occu-
patton. and was at present conducting
the wild Rose" side show at Crescent
Park.
NOT WITH BALDWIN.
He denied That he was I'm company with
Baldwin, but said that the latter had
been receiving percentage for working.
He saw Baldwin on the morning OF Aug.
Sth, In Good Luck cottage, when he
came in and woke witness up. Baldwin
said man had broken into the house
where he and the Mcdonald woman were
staying, and he wanted assistance at
once. expressing the fear that some harm
would come TO the woman, unless aid
was procured at once
Donovan arose, dressed and started
with Baldwin for the scene of the trou-
BILE
Donovan said Baldwin showed signs
of nervousness and said the woman might
be dead before she could be rescued.
DID NOT SEE PISTOL.
Witness said that he did not see Bald
win with any revolver and did not know
whether he had one in the room with
the woman.
Continuing he said that when he ara.
BALDWIN started back they had only pro-
ceeded as far as Camp White Hotel wh,l
they met Woodlock and Dexter.
Asked what occurred when they met he
said that Dexter stopped Baldwin and
they mad some words, not overheard by
witness.
Witness said that Dexter made a grab
for Baldwin and the latter ran, shouting
for help
Witness said that Baldwin was fol y
lowed about by Dexter and that the lat
ter tried to strike Baldwin once or twice
Continuing Donovan said that he saw
the first two shots fired, but did not see
the third one He said that when he
heard the shot fired he saw Dexter and
Baldwin lying upon the ground, and then,
he said. he walked away. He could .ot
tell In what position Baldwin was upon
the ground
Questioned in regard TO Baldwin's visit
to Donovan's cottage, witness said that he
could not tell exactly how he was dress
ed and could not say whether he entereC
his own room or not
Donovan said that he was unarmed.
save for heavy stick which he carried
I'm his hand
This closed the forenoon session and an
adjournment was taken until late this
afternoon.
curious fact came TO light today Up
on the left forearm OF the murdered man
appeared the following words tattooed I'm
large letters:
Here's to those who wish me well;
"All the rest can GO to n"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-11

British Honduras Requires Rail-
roads, According TO Gov.
Sir David Wilson.

New York. Aug. 11.--Sir David Wilson,
governor of British Honduras. is I'm this
city on his way 10 London. lie will sail
today for Liverpool.
lie has lived In the tropics nearly thirty
years. In speaking of the purpose of his
visit to England he said:
What British Honduras demands most
imperativey is railroads. For this rea-
son ! am going To London. to endeavor
to- obtain financial backing for "a rail-
road runnir l from Belize. the capital and
chief sea port OF our crown province. into
the neighboring state of Guatemala"
lis ID true that the British Honduras
are not prosperous? was asked.
Yes, am obliged 20 say, IL is he ad-
mitted.
I'VE arc at present burdened by what
you Americans call hard times. The
chief reason for this condition Is the
South African war, which has taken
away most OF our ships. Vessels of all
sizes have been chartered by the British
government for transport service, as a
consequence we have been sadly handi-
capped i'm all lines OF commerce"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-11

Yesterday afternoons session of the
Northeastern Federation of Colored
women's Clubs was called To order by
|. the president at half past two o'clock. in
the Zion church on Winter street.
The session opened with a vocal solo by
Miss Margaret Coshburn of Worcester
The convention proceeded I'm the trans
action of unfinished business and this
consisted mainly in the election of OFF,
GERS of the federation
After a deal of amicable discussion the
following board of officers was elected:
President-Miss Elizabeth Carter of
New Bedford. .-
First vice president-Miss Adams of
Boston.
Second vice president-Mrs. T. Thomas
Fortune OF New York.
Third vice president-Mrs. Clara Burr,
OF Norwich, Conn.
Fourth vice president-Miss Roberta
Dunbar of Providence. WIgrh ~
General secretary-Miss Mary Z. Jack
son OF Providence. fi.-
Assistant secretary-Mrs. Olivia Bush
of West Medford. Mass.
Treasurer--Mrss Dora A. Millar OF New
York.
Northeastern organizerAMrs. Mary II.
Dickerson of Newport. r.. J.
IL should be added that Miss Carter
.persistently declined a reelection as pres
ident. Her great ability. however. was
so generally recognized and appreciated
that despite her protests, she was nomi-
mated by acclamation and elected unani-
mousy.
During the balloting for officers a bril-
liant speech was made by Mrs Brown, an
able colored lawyer OF Boston.
After the election OF officers Master Eb-
enezer Callahan, the boy soprano OF this
city sang with beautiful effect, "The
Holy City" responding 10 hearty en-
core"
Mrs. Sarah Henderson OF Newport then
read an excellent paper, entitled Step
ping Stones"
The four papers under the head Of the
Race History Contest" were omitted
because Of lack Of time.
The president announced. however. that
these papers would be published later in
the magazine entitled "The New York
Age"
At this point the unfinished discussion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-11

The matrimonial troubles of Andrew d.
Searles and Catherine A. Searles, who
are no longer young, were again told
in the appellate division OF the supreme
court today.
Mr. Searies is the brother of that
Searles who had the good fortune TO
marry the widow of Mark Hopkins, the
California millionaire The Mr. Searles
who was before the court today has
petition pending for divorce from his
wife.
Some months ago Ex-Chief Justice
M-<eson directed Searles TO pay Mrs
Searles IS a week during the pendency OF
the divorce petition. Mr.. Searles was at
the time paying the rent OF the tenement
occupied by his wife. He has since the
decree for allowance paid Mrs. Searles
counsel "a fee of s25 A reduction OF the
weekly allowance was asked for by Mr..
Searles.
The testimony introduced at today's
hearing was of rather interesting ma
turc.
After Mr. Searles had told a pitiful
story OF hard luck Mrs. Searles' attor-
ney tried to show that Searles was sup
porting another woman.
Counsel for Mrs. Searles also main
tained that the circumstances OF Mr..
Searles had not changed since the order
was granted and there shCslld be no mod
ifcation of IL.
Mr.Searles said his business was so poor
he could not possibly pay his wife's rent
and S. week. The stuff in his store at
Edgewood had been attached by his wife
on an execution issued for the amount of
the allowance for several weeks.
Mr.. Searles was apparently grieved
greatly, at the summary process taken by
Mrs. Searles. saying up 10 this time he
had enjoyed excellent credit.
While paying his wife's rent fora COM
Portable tenement Mr.. Seares says he
has lived i'm his shop, having no other
home His income, he says, is not over
500 year
The cross-examination of Mr.. Searles
was n broad one. and he had to answer
some sharp questions. but he answered
them promptly. 1t began rather startling
" by a question OF Clarence A. Aldrich,
counsel for Mrs Seares.
Mr.. Aldrich asked. pointing to a woman.
who was watching the trial with much in
terest. do you know that lady, Edith
Metcalf?"
Mr.. Searles promptly answered yes, and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-11
FREE ICE A BOON TO THE POOR
IN THESE Swell TERING DAYS.

This is lovely ice weather. That sounds
somewhat paradoxical to be sure. but
the idea intended to be conveyed is that
IL is fine weather TO have ice in your
refrigerator.
And nobody appreciates that more than
those who cannot afford to buy even a
littlep iece of ice at the present high rate.
If the rich complain that ice is pretty
high this summer. IL is not to be won
dered at that the poor should consider
that they have reason to complain.
For, no matter how high the rate is.
the rich can buy ice, while the poor can
not.
Consequently, IL being a recognized fact
that the poor really have more need of
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A MEMORIAL.
Exercises in Memory Of the
Late King Humbert TO Be
Held Tomorrow.

The arrangements for the commemora-
tive service for the late King Humbert
of Italy, which will be held under the
auspices OF the united Italians societies
and clubs at Infantry hall, at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon, are completed.
The several societies win meet on
Brayton avenue, at the headquarters of
the Italian Benevolent union. at o'clock
tomorrow, and the line of march head
ed by Reeves American band, will bc
formed. In the line will be also Caponc's r
Military band and Farman's First Regi-
ment band.
The route OF march will he: Brayton
avenue, Atwelrs avenue, America street,
broadway. Jackson street. Wcybosset
street, Westminster street Market
square, South Main street To Infantry
hall.
The services will consist of addresses
and music the instrumental portion of
the exercises being by the full Reeves
band. while chorus OF 25 voices, under
the direction of Mr.. William n. Lane,
will sing "A number of appropriate selec-
tions Mr. Newell l.. Wilbur will preside
at the organ.
Addresses will he made by Signor Ma
riano vervena. consular agent of Italy
accredited TO Rhode Island and several
we'll known gentlemen. The hall has been
elaborately decorated in black and white
for tho occasion.
In connection with the affair. announce
ment a. made that owing 10 the engage
ment OF the American Band at Infantry
hall. the matinee concerts at Roger Will
liams Park will commence at 4sSO O'Clock
instead of 4, permission having been gra-
tiously granted by Chairman Deming of
| the park commission.
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WILLIAM M. EvARTs' CONDITION.

New York. Aug. 1.-THE man who has
been attorney general OF tho United
states. secretary of state and United
states Senator has now confined his
waning activities within the walls of
his own house. says the Tribune today,
I'm reference 10 William NJ Evarts
Mr.. Evarts was 3. years old on Feb. g
last 81 has come to be- known through
the relatives and friends OF the great law
yer that hts advanced age has made it
Impossible Tor him 10 go 10 his Summer
home at Windsor. VT. for the last four
years fH
Ills falling strength has oven confined
him 10 his bed az times but again nc has
found himself strong enough TO 20 from
room 10 room. Ills MIND Is said 10 have
retained its clcaIncss and acutcness.
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Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the car.
There IL only one way 10 cure deafness.
and that IL by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infamed con-
dition OF the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian Tube When this tube gets In
famed you have a rumbling sound or I'm
perfect hearing. and when II Is entirely
closed deafness Is the result. and unless
the Inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored 10 It's normal condition.
hearing Will be destroyed forever; nine
eases out or ten are caused by catarrh
which Is nothing but an inhamed condl-
tion OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give one Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness tcaused by catarrh)
that can not he cured by ialls Catarrh
Cure Send yor circulars, free.
y. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-11

ice than the rich. n seems as IL IL must
be deserving charity TO help the poor
To get ice.
That's tho reason why the News start
ed Its free Ice fund several weeks ago.
IL has been the means of doing untold
good and that is why the News wants 10
continue distribu. .ng ice among the poo,
up To the end OF the summer.
The News has been stating all along
that more hot weather was bouli Is
come, and now that II has come, why. not
remember that the ice fund needs fn5"o
Contributions?
III you md Ice useful commodity. Why
just remember the poor.
SUBSCRIPTIONS T0 ICE FUND.
The subscriptions TO date arc. .. .slol9 s5
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-11
TEXAS SAILS FOR BATH.

Belfast. Nc. Aug. 1.-THE United States
battleship Texas. which. for the past two
days, has bcen ut this port. participating
in the old home week celebration. sailed
this morning at o'clock, for Bath. Yes
terday big reception was held on board
the ship with fireworks In the evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-11

Patrolman Peter y. Duffy of the knight
Street station. Detective Peter n. Cam
non. Daniel Ahearn and their families.
went to Matunuck Beach this morning.
where they will remain for about two
weeks This PARTY has gone 70 Matu.
muck Reach for number Of years and
none enjoy themselves more than they.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-11

FOR sALE-DRUG sToRE-oN A
main street in this city: good family and
physician trade; almost no patent medi-
cines sold: store established q years: the
purchaser can easily get his principal
back in three years: owner leaving the
state. Address a as. News sfhcs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-11

day and night NJ Oakland Beach Hotel
Try fts comforts for a week and you will
stay there through the hot season
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-08-11

WANTED-A MIDDLE AGED AMER1-
can woman TO take charge OF the house,
and do the work for two adults; good
home for a good woman. Address ID ~,
News office.