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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20

North Brookheld Jan. 20.-The little
story and "A half house ON the hin back
from the main road in which yesterday
Martin Bergen, the base ball player,
who killed his family and then COM
mitted suicide. apparently was desert
led this morning by the curious towns
people who surrounded 70 yesterday ar
ternoon after the news OF the tragedy
had become known. The place was
dreary enough to-day under the dull
sky. and the rain storm which prevailed
added to the gloom.
t'uurrubfu NTnOid Wallace. who took
charge OF the premises. was about early
to-day, and the undertakers also visit
ed the place in good season. During
the forenoon one or two of the neigh
b0rs swcnt 20 the farm house. but no
one MAS permitted TO enter save those
having authority. The bodies Of the
dead had been given some attention by
the undertakers last night. but owing
10 the latehess OF the hour at which
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
NAVAL BOARD DECIDES fGalNST
HOLLAND SUBMARINE BOAT.

Washington, Jan. 2O.--The question of
recommending to the Navy Depart
meRt the purchase OF the submarine
torpedo boat Hollan> now at the
Washington Navy yard. was consid-
cred by the naval board on construction
yesterday, and the board decided. by
a vote OF 90 !. that the recommended
tion should not be made. This action
was the result of visits 20 the Holland
by members Of the board Individually
and their study OF the whole question
Of the adaptability OF submarine tor
pedo vessels to war purposes. The gen.
eral question OF constructing submarine
boats was practically dlsnosed VI hy
the action Of the board. Another sub
marine torpedo vessel the Plunger IS
being built by the Columbian Iron
Works Of Baltimore. under contrast
with the Navy Department. The
boards action will not affect this craft.
which will be used FOR experimental
purposes. the navy department con-
ducting The experiments. The Plunger
Is nearly completed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
T0OKeR AND HIS BRIDE
HAVE SETTLED THEIR Differences

New Haven, Conn.,, Jan. 2O.-Louis
Tooker and his bride have blotted from
their memories the record of their first
two days of married life and have de-
cided 10 live together. After Tooker re-
ported to the police that his wife had
run away and later discovered that he
had simply forgotten where he had left
her he went TO his home and bought
ticket 10 Florida.
Mrs. Tooker wno waited for her hus-
band in vain. went TO her mothers
home when she learned that he had
made her name known all over the
country by reporting her TO The police.
Today Tooker sent "A note to his wife
asking If he might call. She consented
and they made up their 0ifferepces ano
decided to live together.
Tooker says that he does not blame
his wife. but he wants to fight a duel
with a drummer who was standing In
the lobby when he was looking for his
wife and who said:
why / just saw your wife going up
the street with another man."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
LIQUORS ARE
Forfeited.
Judge Brown Decides Against
the Abraham Brothers.
SEIZURES MADE AT DISTILLERY
Cause Of Trouble Is Alleged vlnlailon Of The
Internal Revenue Laws.
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY FILED.
Thomas II. RcCusksr Places His Liabilities al
$4S54 With No Assets Hearing Given on
Several Petitions for Discharge.
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY FILED.

Before Judge Brown in the United
States Court today, United States Dis
trict Attorney Wilson argued for the
forfeiture of the liquors seized by the
local internal revenue officials on the
premises OF Elijah and Andrew Abra-
ham. doing distillery business, under
the name of Abraham Brothers, on
Back street a week or two ago. Special
Agent Wade of the treasury depart
ment and several OF the officials OF the
internal revenue office in this city, tes-
tilted as to the quality of the liquor. At
ter hea sng the testimony, Judge brown
ordered the liquors as forfeited TO the
United States for violation of the inter
nal revenue laws. and a decree was so
entered.
Thomas II. McCusker, of Providence,
today filed his voluntary petition In
bankruptcy In the office OF Clerk Cross
The liabilities are placed at S4S54. with
no assets. The petitioner was adjudged
bankrupt, and the case was referred
to Nathan w. Littlefield, Esq, referee
in bankruptcy, for further action.
The petitions OF Albert f. Maurier, OF
Providence; Luther C. Bugbee. o.
Providence, and Arthur b. Tenney. OF
Pawtucket, TO be discharged from
were heard. and unless OBJ
lection is made durvg thssfay, the pc
titions will be granted on Monday
morning mex.
Objection being made TO the petition
of Joseph c. Denico, OF the district of
for discharge from
the case was continued for
ten days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
MISS PYNES DISMISSED
2 FROM SCHOOL FOR STEALING.

New Haven. Jan. 20.--Nora Pynes. rs
years old. who Is In the Junior class OF
the Hillhouse high school. was yester-
day expelled FOR robblng her school
mates She was caught by one OF the
teachers taking articles from the pock-
cts of a gIrTs cloak and WREN taken
before Principal Beede she confessed
that she had been guilty OF large
number OF petty thefts
Nora lives " h Eer m0th'f. an ic-
valid. a dozen thefts have taken place
In the school the past few weeks. and IL
Is believed that the girl has been guilty
OF most OF them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

General Manager Brown Of the Pull
man Company denies the report that
the palace car organization has decided
TO reduce the salaries Of its conductors
and porters.
Torrance V. POwdeT1y, commissioner
general OF immigration, is in New York
comforting with the immigration Of
ficials OF this port with regard 10 the
great increase of arrivals, which is ex-
pected this year. II is believed that
many European laborers will be at
trahSS to New York by the building OF
the great rapid transit tunnel.
Rev. DR.. Lindsay Parker. rector OF
ST. Peters church, has resigned from
the executive board Of ministers, which
is managing the Brooklyn Evangelical
revival. In his letter OF resignation DR..
Parker said that because ne believed in
an Almighty God he could not agree
with the expressed views OF one OF the
evangelists engaged by the united
preachefs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
N0RMOILE SAYS HE WAS
OFFERED A BIG BRlBE,

Washington, Jan. 2O.-Investigation
by the committee on privileges and
elections into the allegations Of bribery
against Senator Clark was resumed to-
day.
T.\F Normone. a bookkeeper OF
Butte, was first called. He was mem-
ber OF the last legislature. lie testified
that within week after his election
he was approached with an Indirect Of
fer II "A large sum for his vote for Mr..
Clark IL was said 10 him that n
could get $4,000 To $4,000 for his vote
and perhaps enough to make hir1 q
snug fortune il he would merely absent
himself from the Legislature at tn time
OF the voting for United States senator.
When the legislature convened 2 man
had. approached him and asked him IL
he proposed TO make "A "sucker' - him
self and hot get anything out ot the
election. Finally, he said, just before
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
HADLEY
EXPLAINS TRUST VIEWS.

"The alleged quotations with regard
TO social GstraCism grow out or
chance remark i'm the course OF talx
before business men Of Denver. Social
ostracism will serve as a remedy for
any public evil. IL is I'M fact the only
effective remedy. 1t applies to evils
connected with trusts IN the same way
hat il does TO any other form OF COM
mercial wrong. I did not suggest tn
ostracism Of trusts. but Of tie individ-
uals who grossly abdse the powers
which the existence OF trusts places In
their hands"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper will he pleased
60 learn that there II at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able 10 cure In
all its stages and that Is Catarrh, Hairs
"a, Rrrh Cure i the only positive cure known
10 the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
con Stitutional disease, requires constltu
tional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure Is
taken inter nally. acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in It's curative mowers
that they offer one Hundred Dollars for any
case that 10 tails TO cure. Send for list OF
testimonials
Address, =. J. CHENEY 4 co, Toledo, o.
sold by Druggists 75c.
Halrs Family Pills are the best.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20

New Haven, Jan, 2O.-President Ar
thur Hadley Of Yale, who returned
from his Western trip hast night, gave
10 the Associated Press today the fol-
lowing statement. explaining his posi-
ton on the subject " trusts:
My position with regard 10 trusts
has been that most OF the evils atti1b-
uted TO them are due 10 other cause.
The real evils can be cured better ny
publicity and enforced responsibility ot
directors han by repressive leglsE-
ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20

the election he was offered $12, 500 for
his vote for Clark
At this point Chairman Chandler said
that John j.. Murphy, OF Butte, one OF
the men Nho, II is claimed, had APP
preached MIR. Normoile had come TO
Washington by request TO testify IN
the case. He left Immediately after a
subpoena had been issued for him.
Search has been made FOR him IN
vain" said Senator Chandler. and he
assistance Of the newspapers y solicit
ed TO ascertain his whereabouts
In response to a statement by Mr.
Faulkner Mr.. Clark's leading attorney
Said he knew nothing OF Murphy, Sena-
tor Chandler replied: r thought he
might accidentally let you know his
whereabouts"
Mr.. Faulkner: "Tll let you k,ow II
he does"
Mr.. Chandler: "No doubt the news
paper men will find him in two or
three days"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
Strong Indications That an Important Battle Now in Progress
Enthusiasm Over Departure Of Volunteers

fours. For time the people content
ed themselves with cheering and tEe
column advanced in good order until IL
reached Great George street, where the
friends, wives and the sweethearts
joined them and marcl ed arm in arm
Thus in the midst Of constantly in
creasing enthusiasm, the volunteers
fray reached the station, at $50
wEDc the nuke OK 10y napgG-, The lcrd
Tayor, sheriffs and othe- military and
civic GIgn,tarics had assembled. The
volunteers wer9 rapidly entrainrd for
SCutl ampton and steamed away To the
s;ratrs of "Aut1 Lang Syne and God
Save the Queen"
Large crowds met the volunteers at
Southampton and gave them ringing
send of as they embarked ON the trans
Continued on page Three)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
MUST FILE ACCOUNT

In the equity cause OF George T..
Crocker ct ux. vs. Emily Bartlett ct al
a decree was entered in the appellate
court today directing william Wash
burn receiver 10 file his accounts By
Feb 10. 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
BERGEN AND HIS VICTIMS
BURIED THIS AFTERNOON.

the coroner finished his examination
very little more could be done than 90
place them In decent condition for the
night. This morning preparations FOR
burial were completed. and ali arrange
mpnts necessary were made for the
funeral i'm accordance with the recon-
mendation OF the parish priest from St.
JOscph's church this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
ROACH LIVED IN SQUALOR
THOUGH He IS WORTH $4,000.

Meriden Conn. Jan. 20. 0.-Surrounded
by Nth. James Roach. who owns $50
OO0 worth OF real estate. was found ly-
ing az the place he calls SINE. on Pratt
street. this afternoon in pidful COM
dition. The place was visited by Health
officer Tracy and Sergt McGovern.
who found Roach lying on an impro-
v.sed mattress placed on several broken
chairs. There was NJ food in the house
nor had there been a fire in the stove
for a long time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
FREIGHT TRACKS ARE
STILL IN SERVICE.

do anything that the city desired for
the interests Of the community, and he
further said that his road would make
the connection at Henderson street,Just
as soon as possible.
The question now Is what this lust
as soon as possible" means, whether
days or weeks. and much may depend
upon further talks to be held between
the mayor. the city solicitor and the
commissioner of public works.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20

There is still no change in the Canal
street rails question. and there is not
liable to be for a day or two, at least.
Mayor Baker stated this morning, that
he had had a talk with Mr.. Buckland,
the local representative Of the Consol-
idated road, and that gentleman had
informed him that the Consolidated
corporation was ready and willing to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
CRUELTY IS
her CHARGE.
Or. RebHcCa A. HARLEY Suing
Husband for Divorce.
ALLEGES lNHUMAN TREATMENT
Admits That Her HuSblnt rald the EI-
penSes Of Her Medical Education.
CHILDREN IN CARE OF GRANDPARENTS
This During The Terod Mrs. HARLEY Was S udyIng.
Judge Siness Allows Fer SO Wssk and
$25 for Counsel fees
Admits That Her Husband fald The Er-
penSes Of Her Medical Education.
CHILDREN IN CARE OF GRANDPARENTS

Former Councilman William Hartley
of Cumlt rland, whose wife. Or. Rebec-
ca A. Hartley. is seeking a divorce on
the grounds of alleged extreme cruelty
and inhuman treatment, was directed
by Judge Stiness in the appellate court
TO pay his wife So a week and $25 for
counsel fees. Councilman Hartley de-
nies the charges made, ana says he
would be willing today TO give his wife
a good home if she returned TO him,
Mrs. Hartley is at present residing
with xer two daughters at her par
ents' home i'm FAN River.
DR.. Hartley testified her husband con
Quoted a liquor end grocery store in
Ashton and owned real estate In that
place and in Massachusetts neat the
state line. The property was produc-
tive, at least the part of ii in Ashton.
She said she had no money TO sup
port herself and two children during
The pendency of the petition. on cross
examination DR.. Hartley said her hus-
bands home was now In PaMtuckaI.
and that she formerly lived with her.
husband i'm Ashton. She admitted her
husband had paid all her expenses
while she was studying medicine in Bos
ton and also paid for her Office furni-
ture. As 20 her practice. DIR. Hartley
sad il had not yet proved very profit
able. She had her two children with
her and their ages were 10 and Yeas
respectively.
Mr.. HARTLEY'S INCOME.
When asked TO give more particulars
concerning her husbands income she
said 10 years ago he put 800 a month
in bank but for ten years she had
known nothing about her husbJnds
business Her term of study had been
but four years and during the remain
der of her married life she had done
Continued on page Three)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
SALE UNDER EoR1eaGt RESTRAINED.

An Injunction was granted today py
the appellate court in the case Of lJlen
Bacon "a al. ~. sonn Wool The inyonr-
fion restrains "a mortgage sale uFutt
mortgage given New England Bnlding
company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
GUILTY Or NEGLIGENCE

Judge Douglas today handed foyn
derisiun In the jury trial 5wnNedfcase
heard By him OF Rachel DaN vs. 81.
mon Col berg. The iattyi is found
guilty Of negligence and Judge Douglas
awards the plaintiff 500 and costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
ASSIGNEE kIl0YEe $500

The appellate -eetfFt- by decree entered
today allows Albert A. Remington as
signee OF the Campbell Metcalf Silver
Company. insolvent, $500 for hts ser
vices
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20

Marshal Lord Roberts has appointed
Lord Stanley a member of parliament
for Southeast Lancashire and a former
lieutenant of the Grenadier Guards, 10
be press censor
Prince Francis Of Teck has gone to
the front.
VOLUNTEERS DEPART.
London, Jan. 20.--The departure of
the second detachment of the London
volunteers Tor South Africa this morn
ing led TO a repetition of the scenes OF
enthusiasm OF last Saturday along the
whole route from Wellington barracks
10 Nine Elms station
The Londoners commenced assemble
ing before daybreak, headed by bands
and the volunteers. numbering 700 men,
left the barracks at 7:45, marching In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
RUSgln DIES or IN IUtszl

London. Jan 20.-John Ruskln died
this afternoon aged 81 years, Of infu-
enza.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20

London. Jan. 20.-A special from Cape
Town. dated Friday, Jan. 10. l p. m.
says:
THE Ladysmith relief force is stead
lily working northward. Heavy fighting
occurred yesterday. The Beers are re,
treating"
BATTLE IN PROGRESS.
Spearman' Camp -Natal.-Jan.- d
11:15 a. m.-The firing OF field guns
was heard early this morning from the
left. Evidently Gen. Warren has COM
menced the bombardment of thes Boer
trenches OF Tabanmyana mountain.
There was also a brisk musketry fire.
Among the prisoners captured Thurs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
TOO LATE TO Be CLASSIFIED.

WANTED-EXPER AND
energetic statesmen to sell the well
known Dieterichs Valve 7Oleum Lubri-
eating Oils TO the consuming trade on
commission. Apply 10 Dieterichs Valve
Oleum Oil Co., 609 Garfield building,
Cleveland, q.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20
BULLER's ADVANCE.

day was a grandson-in-law of Presi-
dent Kruger.
BULLER'S ADVANCE.
London, Jan. 20.-Telegrams from the
front indicate that the northwest col
umn OF the relief moving towards Lady
smith is proceeding steadily. The au-
thorities seem satisfied that now Gen.
Buffers forces are within sight OF
Ladysmith, the besieged place is safe
dt present from seTTOus Ntack
No news Of real importance was
made public up to 230 o'clock this aft
ernoon and there was nothing to show
that a general engagement. so ire
ouently rumored, has yet commenced,
though bviously. news os such battle
is m0mentarily expected.
Advices from Cape Town say Field
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20

WANTED-SECOND HAND POOL
table, in good condition. State lowest
cash price. Address Box 80, Washing
ton, X. l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20

day was a grandson-in-law of Presi-
dent Kruger
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-20

WANTED LADIES, GENTS,
Youths and Misses 10 know they can
get SIS tallor-made suit absolutely
free. Send 10 cents for samples. Urigi,
81 Mulberry street, Pawtucket II. l.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-11-10

Go to the BAND concert at the
@ A E Nov. 10th and hear the
Band play the descriptive fantasia
ga Haunted House., Introducing
the moaning wind, ghost dance,
chains and other weird effects.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-11-10
Fresh cow

For Sale A good mich cow,
with weaned calf, one month old,
for sale, Apply to
M j. Il. Treat
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-11-10

Don't forget that the onlv geuu
Inc Round Oak Heater on the mar
ket is sold by Geo. Philip G Son.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-11-10

III - IL. xTSkk
Actor Williams got up some
great bilia for the Band bows.
Big and black and attractive and
a good advertisement.
Wheat is growing so rank that
lots of the farmers are fencing
their wheat fields and turning the
stock on to eat it off.
The Telephone is this time a
sure 60, as manager Dixon has re
celved q $3.50 check to pay freight
on the poles when they arrive.
Ed Mills, who has been teaching
the Toulnp school during the alb
sence of MIR Shuts, will begin his
school at Munior next Monday.
1t has been a great habit of the
half grown boys to 90 over to the
Fort SUNDAYS, cut around 6 dam
age the building and play cards
Last Sunday assistant custodian
Wood scsmpered them out in a
hurry and has orders to arrest ev
cry one found around there,
Better stay away, boys.
You can't afford to risk your life
bv allowing a cough or a cold to
deyelope into pneumonia or con
sumption. One Minute Cough
cure Will cure throat and luEg trou
bles quicker than any other prepa
ration known. Many doctors use
ut as specific for grippe. 1t is an
infalllble remedy for Group. Chill
dren like it and mothers endorse if,
j c Farley,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-11-10
Ladies shoes at HaIf price

Ladies' shoes at HaIf price
at LlVengood's.
Genuine Beckwith Round Oak
Heaters for sale by Geo. Philip
& Son
Mrs. Rea will render several
vocal selections at the Bend cos
cert this evening,
DeWius' Little Early Risers arc
the best Liver Pills ever made. Ea
sy to take and never gr1pc. j c
Farley,
A sister of Mrs James Burk, on
her way from Michigan to Cali
foruia. stopped here this week to
visit her sister.
Buy your OveIcoats
at Llvcngood's.
The funniest skit you ever saw
you'll find it" at the Band con-
cert this evening,
Trustee Cox of Ellis came up on
Monday to get their ballOts saving
sending there by messenger.
The lost Grenell hol Sc was found
south east where it ad been found
straYing bv some farmer.
Blankets and Comforts at half
price at Livengoods.
Miss Nellie Dixon gave a delight
ful mGsic,,l Monday evening to a
few of her Young friends.
Fancy combs and hairpins
at LlvengoGd's.
This is the season when mothers
are alarmed on account of Group.
1t is quickly cured bv One Minute
Cough cure. which children like
to take. j c Farley.
Cornalenus Carroll had the mis-
fortune to t.aye bis milch cow die
from getting on aud eatiag cane
Munich over at the Fort, also
had one of his horses die Sunday
People are continually stopping
to see the new Photos in the win
dows at Judd Woods He has
taken an excellent picture Of the
residence of Charlie Reeder,
Many people worry because they
befeve they have heart disease.
The chances are that their hearts
arc all right but their stomacha' are
unable to digest food. KodoI's
Dyspepsia cue digests what you
eat and prevents the formation of
gas which makes the stomach press
against the beart. It WlN cure ev
cry form 0t Indigestion, &c. Far
Icy,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-11-10

Hear Jack Williams at the band
concert in funny songs and other
specialties-
A cute baby girl has come to the
home of Nels Belleau,
Mems ArtIcs at go cents at
Livengood's.
A fine selection of Neckwear
Just received at Livengood's.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-11-10

SPECIAL meetings are being held
in the NJ. s. church TO which all
are cordially invited. A Sunrise
prayer meeting every morning,
preaching evtrv afternoon at 2:3O,
and every evening at 7:30,
If you have ever seen a child in
the agony of Group you can realize
how grateful mothers are for Ono
minute Cough cure which gives re
lief as soon as it is administered
It quickly cures coughs. colds and
all throat and lung troubles j G
Farley.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-11-10

Actor Williams got up some
great biliR for the Band bows.
Big and black and attractive and
a good advertisement.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-11-10

Wheat is growing so rank that
lots of the farmers are fencing
their wheat fields and turning the
stock on to eat it Off.