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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
he TRIED TO DIE.
Neal Attempted Suicide -Four
Times In Two Hours.

Louisville. Dec. 2o.--Four times within
two hours Charlie Neal tried TO kill him
self. and now he Is dying OF exhaustion
from his efforts.
Neal is the black sheep Of a prominent
family at Bowling Green. KY. For years
he has been secret morphine victim.
Last night he started for Louisville on
a train. He strode into the rear passen-
ger coach and sat down among a group OF
women.
Without warning he suddenly attempted
10 throw himself through the window.
The glass went with "A crash, but being
big aud broad-shouldered the man hung.
A dozen strong arms pulled him back
into the car Then came "A battle. Stand
ing I'm the aisle OF the swaying car Neal
fought desperately for chance 20 ,e
While the women hid behind the seats
would-be suicide. For two miles the
fight lasted and then Neal lay bound
hand and foot with the bell rope I'm the
bottom OF the car.
Al Louisville the police helped him of
and Immediately the madman ,ried TO
butt out his brains against an iron post.
Then he snatched a pistol from a police
man. but was prevented before he could
shoot
Fifteen minutes after being put In Jail
another prisoner saw Neal hanging at the
end OF a comforter. The turnkeys were
called and reached his side before he lost
consciousness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
MANY MARKEDFOR
ASSASSINATION.
Barre Anarchists Had Planned the
Wholesale Murder Of Socialists.
Chief Brown Hears Story.

facts related in the case are as follows:
Ever since the granite cutters strike
last spring there has been bad blood be
tween certain clannish Italians OF this
city. Quarrels have been frequent ana
disturbances IN which the aid OF the po-
lice has been called have not been few.
In this way the strife has grown until
IL is claimed, the party known as the
anarchists decided TO bring about a con-
test which would result in doath TO many
of the other party.
In pursuance OF this plan, AZ ~ claimed
that one man was selected 10 enter the
hall IN which the Socialists were holding
a dance, last "Wednesday night ana ASK
for a box of matches, and then, In some
way 60 start a quarrel.
This was done, for IL Is alleged that Ihe
disturbance which the police were called
upon Co uuell. started over such request
Later II was found that two men,, with
loaded revolvers. had been stationed, one
on each side of the door. TO shoot down
20 Socialists, who had been picked out as
the first TO die.
When matters had gone thus far, the
summons reached Chief Brown and his
subordinates and their prompt response
upset the plot. The Anarchists were dis
armed and driven from the hall Other
wise Ii is claimed, the balance OF the AM
archists, 10 I'm number. who were In the
crowd. at a givAn signal would have Sc
lected victim and inflicted any possible
injury. OF the Is Italians, IL Is alleged
that four OF them live In Barre and the
rest at Montpelier.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
NOTES ABOUT TOWN

Mrs. katherine Bloodgood, the New
York church and oratorio contralto, has
accepted the invitation of Miss Helen F.
Carroll. musical director of st. Joseph's
Catholic church, Hope street and will
sing al the o'clock service tomorrow
evening Although Mrs. Bloodgood now
visits this city for the first time. she Is
well known I'm musical circles. and many
have heard her rich voice at the Wor-
cester festivals. where for three years
she was the leading soloist.
A union watch night service will be
held I'm the jefferson street baptist
church, Capitol Hin Monday evening,
from 10 TO L. The following ministers
are expected TO be present and take part:
Revs. ". f. Given, w. III. Yarrow, Il. T..
Livingstone and r.. q. Wesley A cordial
invitation extended to all
The annual meeting OF the ladies' auxil-
iary of the Roger Williams Eye. Ear and
Throat Infrmary will be held at the
stewart street Baptist church Monday,
Dec. 81, at 2:30 y. IN.
James King was fined 500 and costs i'm
the Sixth District court today, for re-
ceivlng two coats stolen from Samuel
Newbcrg, and James Studley, n years
old, was placed on probation until June
eth for stealing the garments.
Patrick Gormley John Mccullough and
James Brown were sent TO the farm for
six months each by Judge Sweetland to-
day, for begging upon the highways.
William Reeves was placed on proba4
tion until June Eth hy Judge Sweetland
today, Reeves pleaded guilty to the
charge Of non-support.
Timothy Mccarthy was fined SO and
costs by Judge Sweetland today, for de-
facing building ON Ives street belong
ing to JeffTey Moore. Mccarthy was re-
fused glass OF beer, and going To the
street. threw n stone through n window
Ottario Balastini. Edith L. Harris and
Jennie Valentine each today admitted suf-
ncient evidence Go convict them OF sell
ing impure milk Judge Sweotland i'm
posed fines OF $50 and costs. Each re-
spondent took an appeal. -
julia Fox pleaded not guilty in the
Sixth District court today. TO the charge
of being a common night walker and
was placed under $500 bail for trial next
Friday.
capt Hiram Butts OF the 1gs was given
n nreman's hat by his company last
night
Same old peddler. same old charge. same
old s. bill. nothing new, Eliza Tclme of
No. q ilalsey. bought peck OF potatoes
yesterday and paid g. for them. The man
hasn't returned with the change.
Mr John J. O'Neil. who has been one
OF the room clerks at the Newman for
number of Years. severed his connection
with the house last evening and has gone
20 the Davenport nj New Haven. Conn.
Frcd Ouimette. who was tried Yesterday
by. jury IN Judge Wilburs court for
m assault with "a stOne. claimed a was
another party who threw the stone. The
jury disagreed
Joseph Holden of pawtucket has bel ekln
suit against VI v. brainard Go recover
! S2p1' The actior - based on a rr,rnis.
sorry note.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
A CENTENARIAN. WAS HIS FATHER.
Late Gen. BuIger Was Veteran
Of Three Wars.

DadevIlle. Ala, Dec. 29.-Gen. Michael
j. Bulger died yesterday. aged 100 years.
at the home of his son. Thomas l.. Bull
ger. prominent politician of this place.
Gen. Bulger previous to his death was
the Oldest veteran OF the Greek war ehe
oldest officer of the civil war.
lie was delegate to the Secession con-
vention of 1891 In Montgomery. He led
the fight against the secession OF the
southern states but when the majority
vote went against him he took up arms
for the southern cause, .
Gen. Bulger was born I'm South Carolina
a year after George Washington died. lie
was old enough 10 bear arms when the
battle OF Waterloo was fought
He was chairman OF the reception com
mittee which greeted Lafayette when ne
was entertained at Montgomery in INA:
When Andrew Jackson first sought the
presidency. Mr.. Bulger voted for him.
lie enlisted to fight the Indians, was "a
conspicuous figure In the Mexican war
and when he was 80 years old got uD "a
company of raw volunteers for the civil
war.
lie came out OF the conflict brlgadier-
general He fought at Bull Run. Seven
Yines, Gettysburg and Appomattox.
AT the age of "a he ran for governor Of
Alabama and was defeated by a bare ma
iority. He was a stanch Democrat all his
fife
Gen. Bulger will be buried on the hills
OF Tallapoosa hy the Crawl kimball camp
OF Confederate Veterans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS lNp BEARS.

Wall Street. Dec. cs.--There was re-
fiection I'm the opening stock market or
the unsettled conditions in London grow
ing out OF the embarrassment of the Lon
don and Globe finance corporation. A
number OF the international stocks opened
down from 1 20 ~. Kansas and Texas
preferred and Northern Pacific being the
greatest sufferers. Sugar fell IA and then
rallied a point and Brooklyn Transit and
Tennessee Coal showed sharp losses. The
few stocks which showed gains we're not
aggressively strong, although steel ana
Wire got up nearly point.
The opening declines In prices attracted
large buying orders all through the list
and there were quick recoveries all
around. Brisk demand forced St Paul up
3is To 1861. Lacxawanna rose buoyantly
AZ, Delaware and Hudson . and Illinois
Central Pennsylvania, N. Y. O., MOCK
Island and Burlington, l a. IA. Stocks
which were materially lower at the open
ing rallied To above yesterdays close.
sugar rising an extreme rs. Improve
ments OF "A point or more were made by
various specialties and railroads. Kansas
and Texas preferred and metropolitan
street railway recovering . points.
There was relaxation Of the buying
demand and some reaction I'm prices
though 81. Paul held remarkably
firm before the bank statement. After It's
appearance st. Paul was carried up 10
1f7. other grangers reacted and there was
pront taking under cover OF the strength
in special stocks. There were advances OF
from 2 TO s I'm the rubber stocks, National
Tube, Brooklyn Transit. Union Pacific,
Northern Pacific, Northwestern preferred
and American express. The closing was
very animated and irregular.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

Barre, VT. Dec. 2a.-The police who
haev been working on the case resulting
from the assault OF Chief of Police Brown
who was shot here by Italian anarchists
Thursday morning. were surprised today
when evidence OF plot for wholesale
murder OF Italian Socialists was disclosed
BY man who called on the Injured chief.
The name OF the person, out of con-
sideration for his personal safety has not
been made known. but he r. an Italian
OF standing and the police consider him "a
reliable man
He told Chief Brown today that fun
score of members of the local Socialist
society had been marked for murder by
the anarchists and that the prompt ar
rival OF the police at the Socialist dance,
where the anarchists had started night,
only prevented the slaughter.
IT also maintained that "A desire for
vengence upon the one who foiled the plot
was the true motive for the shooting OF
the chief OF police. According TO the In
formant of the police, about 10 anarchists
were concerned I'm the plot
The story told by the Italian visitor 20
Chief Brown today, was complete as 10
deails and IL was claimed that II could
be substantiated by many who were pres
ent at the ball on Wednesday night. The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
SEEKING
OTHER
FIELDS.
Russians Leave This City Hop
ing TO Find Employment
Elsewhere.

The party OF Russians. 90 In all, who
arrived In this city last Saturday night
from Boston. where they had landed a
few days before direct from their native
land, folded their tents this morning and
stole silently away.
They left for New London and New
Haven, with Chicago as their ultimate
destination. and with their baggage occu-
pied two cars
Their variegated costumes. huge sacks OF
baggage, which the men carried on their
backs until no part of them was visible
but their boots. and their large discs OF
bright copper, served as an attraction
for a large crowd OF interested onlookers
who piled them with all sorts of dues-
tions.
These people are intelligent and are
not destitute, as their appearance indi-
Gates Every man has a belt of gold
around his body. When they arrived last
Saturday night. they wished 10 deposit
5000 with the station master as surety.
In case they should damage the station
or its surroundings, but IL was not ac-
cepted They also took their first natural
ization papers I'm Boston, and have
written Introduction from Gov. Crane OF
Masssc chusetts, informing governors of
other states who and what they are.
They are expert coppersmiths and are
very desirous of finding place where
they may ply their trade and start a
colony
Providence did not offer the best ad-
vantages for their work and consequently
they are seeking new fields.
Half OF them will stop off at New Lon
don, go To New York tonight by boat and
from there 20 Chicago, while the others
will make an endeavor 10 secure work in
New Haven.
In case they DO not sfeceed they will
follow their brethren to Chicago.
They are bright and very quick 10 grasp
an idea and several OF the female men,
bers of the party while waiting for the
train could be heard humming She's ma
lady she's ma baby, she's ma rag time
gull" TO the amusement OF the crowd.
One of the small boys executed clever
and graceful dance which brought forth
applause and a shower OF money from
the bystanders.
When the train pulled out of the sta
ton they were given cheer by the
crowd and responded by waving their
brilliant colored neckerchiefs and shout
ing adieus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
DUE TO DISEASE.
Private Edward J. Mccarthy
Passes Away in Philippines.

The family Of Edward j. Mccarthy,
residing at ls Evergreen street. this city.
has received "A letter from the captain
of Company l., 10Th Infantry, L. s. A..
announcing the death of the young man
i'm the Philippine Islands.
His death was caused by disease con-
traeted while performing the arduous du-
ties which fall to the lot OF soldier In
the distant islands.
Private Mccarthy, who was Sc years
Old came of fighting family. He was
Of the fourth generation in this country,
and his great grandfather was a soldier
under George Washington I'm the revolu-
tion.
He leaves father Capt. Parker Nc
Carthy, "a mother and three brothers,
Lewis H. and Llewellyn of this city, and
Alexander, who IL serving in Chinese
waters aboard the New Orleans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
BY The GOSPEL.
Big Religious Campaign Planned
for the New Century.

Philadelphia, Dec. 29.-At meeting OF
church workers i'm Young Mems Christian
Association Hall today arrangement
were made for the great gospel campaign
to begin with the new century.
William Philips Hall, OF New York
chairman of the central committee In
charge of the national revival movement,
outlined the general purposes OF the pro-
posed campaign. Bishop Cyrus ID. Foss
was appointed chairman of a provisional
committee which will work 10 secure CO.
operation In the movement.
In referring to the purpose OF the pro-
posed campaign Mr.. Hall said that with
the inauguration OF the religious work
I'm New York and Philadelphia there
would be an impetus acquired that would
result in the entire country being swept
'as by holy conhagration."
Among the prominent Philadelphians
interested In the revival is John Wana-
maker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
BRISTOL.


News was received here yesterday by
relatives OF Thomas III. Christie of Brad
ford. Mass, that he is seriously ILL., hav-
ing suffered a hemorrhage. His sister.
Annie, of this town. and brother Charles
of Providence. left yesterday for Brad
ford.
The marriage intentions of William II.
burlington, Jr, OF Bristol and Grace
Brown Andrews Allen, OF Warwick. are
recorded at the town clerks office.
Colonel Samuel v. Colt was chosen one
of the directors of the international
Crude Rubber company, which was In
corporated in New Jersey on Monday last.
Miss Elizabeth II. Peckham of South
Orange, ~ j.. Is at her home here for
the holiday vacation.
At a regular meeting OF Wampanoag
Encampment No. 2, I. -. q. r., Thursday
evening the following officers were elect
ed: G. P.. Frederick y. Tallman; n. r.,
Vim. Fred Fish; Sen. W., Richard Smith
ciladding; scribe, Charles +. Sanford;
treasurer VIM. j. Munro; j. -, Henry
w. Peterson; trustees, VIM. Fred Fish,
George T.. Arnold and James A. New
man.
ine annual election OF officers of Lewis
Lodge No 90 Ancient order of United
Workmen. was held Thursday evening In
lodge room In the Hasbrouck block and
resulted as follows: Past master work
man, Asa W. Hathaway; master work
man, Elisha Hibberts: foreman. William
II. Friend: overseer. Alexander Chadsey
receiver. Alfred q. Earle: hnsncicr. Frank
Y. Kinnicutt; recorder. Charles V. Brig
ham: guide, George Gibson inside watch
man. Frank H. Fish; outside watchman,
Samuel A. Charfee; trustee for two years.
jeremiah H. Young.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
TWO RECEIVERS
Appointed to Take Charge Of
American Textile Co.'s Affairs

The American Textile Manufacturing
company IL insolvent according 10 the
testimony OF its treasurer in tho appel
late division of the supreme court today.
The AFFAIRS OF the corporation were
briefly considered today by chief Jus
tice stiness who was asked 10 appoint
receivers for the concern.
The petition for the appointment Of the
receivers set out that such action would
be for the best interest OF the stockhold-
ers OF The concern and It's creditors The
treasurer testified the corporations prop
eriy consisted of machinery tools and
leases.
Chief Justice Stiness appointed William
". Sweetland and j. jerome Hahn. the
parties named In the petition az most
suitable. az receivers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
But the Son Had Him Arrested
..ua for Burglary,

Philadelphia. Dec. 2o-"Mother," said
Emil Burty. OF No. iOs Hutchinson street.
this morning, "a man has just climbed in
TO the window OF Joseph Fury's house. ]
believe he Is burglar. Let's watch for
him"
Mother and son then took their places
at the window and waited.
There was mystery i'm the Burty
household The husband and father was
hard drinker. He was not an indus
trious man. The sons earnings support
ed the humble little home, Yet the head
OF the house often came home with money
without explanation as TO how he got 1t.
For two hours the mother and son
watched the Fury place. Fury kept "a
shop at No. s2l Callowhill street. He lived
over his shop. IL was into u second-story
window that the burglar was seen to
climb
Fury closed his shop at noon and went
up stairs. There were no developments.
and the watchers grew nervous
II believe will go over and tell him
about the man." said Emil "No--there
ne isl'' As he spoke the window opened
and the hgure OF man appeared. An
instant later, young Buriy felt his mo-
cried:
The boy looked and recognized his own
father.
The mystery was solved. Mother. and
SON now knew where the father got the
money which he spent so freely for
strong drink. He was thief,
The young man put on his overcoat and
hat and the mother understood what his
errand was. She did not attempt 10 stop
him. Rum had destroyed all wlfely love
aud loyalty.
The young man followed his father un-
I'll they met A policeman. Arrest this
man. he said. 'He Is "A thief"
The trenhling drunKard was arklgned
before Magistrate Cunningham. Tne son
told his story-laid all the blame on drink.
The old man had not "a word 90 say lie
was held without bail for trial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
NIL DIGIT JUDGMENTS ENTERED.

Nil dicit judgments in the following
cases were entered in Judge Blodeett's
court today:
Fred T.. Carpenter vs.. Robert u BUR
hngamc and Russell -. Bullock. Judg-
ment for the plaintiff FOR utSL12. Bur
uugame gave promssory note for 5000
to Bullock In lNS ANA the note was en-
dorsei and delivered a. plaintiff
Dwight n. Foster Of Syracuse. n. Y.
was given Judgment against Henry g..
TilNughast Tor A1N55. The action was
founded ON book account
Simon - Lapham Va. Charles A. Ingra-
ham. Judgment for plalnun FOR saiaf2 on
= profnissorf~n
owen Gipson vs. william VI whiting
Judsment FOR plalnun for Ns@ on book
account
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
STEEL coMpANYs BANQUET.

Chicago, Dee. 2e.--Judbe r.. IA. Gray,
president of the Federal Steel company,
gave a dinner last night To- the directors.
subordinate officers and chiefs of depart
ments OF the corporation whlchhe IN The
head
The annoahoemsnt was made that yi-
Oo.ooO would be expended in the erection
Of a structural iron department in con-
neetlon with the Illinois steel works at
South Chicago. This means the employ
ment of ssn additional men and that the
WORKING forre OF the manufacturing plant
would then be between s'o and 300.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
TO PROMOTE COMMERCE.

Stockholm. Dec. 2e-Thc commission
for the promotion of Swedens foreign
commerce proposes the establishment of
regular steamer lines 20 the United States
and South America particularly the
United States. whence imports are rapidly
growing. white Swedish exports arr tfs,-
important
Sweden. at present. receives American
loods chiefly through London. Hamburg
and Aniwcrp and they appear IN Swedish
statistics "a not from the United states
The commission proposes bounties Cor the
two lines 10 the United States ana South
America ana also sets forth thai b0antled
lines fropa sweden 20 Prussia are acsiru-
bis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
RAILROAD talk.
Much Was Said, but Nothing
Definite Was Accomplished.

The special committee on railroad leg
OF the representatives of the Consoli-
dated road In the City hall last night and
discussed some of the questions which
have been agitated from time To time,
principally relating to freight and pass
enger rates over the Consolidated road
system.
There was quite lot Of talk over the
matter but nothing definite was accom-
pllshed. and II Is probable that other
meetings will be held I'm the near future.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
SHORT SESSION.
Meeting Of School Committee
Lasted z Minutes, 37Seconds

The school committee met in regular
session at o'clock last evening In the
library OF the Classical high school build
ing. President Barney in the chair. and
a quorum present
Mr.. Gardiner, from the committee on
accounts. reported the examination OF m
miscellaneous bills. amounting to Slzi 60
The bills we're allowed and ordered paid
ON motion of Dr Lester :. Hnl, the
school committee then adjourned, having
been I'm session two minutes and g Sec
onds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
s,op ,hs, n,.s Cold In 70 minutes

Or u will deveiop into Chronic Catarrh
br AEngW. Catarrhal Powder st0ns
colds in ihe head n n minutes and ~
liercs most urlte efs drrn seated Cafarrh
afttr one alplltatiufk Cures quickly and
lsrni1nentt have used ur Agnew \
tatarrhnl iuWsrr Wltb best reslilts "a
D. great remedy. and I never cease roc.
ommendine it"--JOhu E Dell Pauidine.
sold by Hlanding A Diandinr. a View
bOsScf. Geo 4 \. Cla 7iu ~ 81 Main ~ .
Hall a Lyou.--l2.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29

aas been used for over NIFTY year. nv
Millions OF mothers for their children
while teething. with perfect success. II
soothes the child. softens the gums. nj.
lays all pain. cures wind collie. and Is the
best remedy for riarrhoea. IL will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by druggists In every part OF the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Ne
sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Scoth-
ing syrup" and take No other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
BIG EXPENSE.
(contlhued frcm maze one,

Virgil Fisher: "a system which works
so well In 50 many other cities. seems 20
me would be good enough for Providence,
II the corporation really means 10 give
the people transfers. do not think
transfer station plan will be popular"
There are ~ great many other gentle
men who are opposed 60 the proposed
transfer station scheme. aud every day
this opposition seems 20 be gradually.
hut steadily growing, while the free tick
CT system Is being advocated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
The Cotton Market.
Reported by Davis q Dexter. Ranigan
new YORK BANK STATEMENT.

The New York weekly bank statement
shows: Loans. increased s9.35S50 de-
posits. Increase si5.3S4. 500; circulation, in
crease si3s, 800: legal tenders. increase 50,
i96, 900: specie. increase s2,s7s7Oo; surplus
reserve, $1l, 800; increased $2,02s, 800.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-29
WEDDING GOWN.
Clerks al Newport Custom
House Waiting for Il.

The wedding gown 10 he worn by Miss
Elsie French is daily expected at the
Newport custom house. and the collector
and the clerks are anxious TO be on hand
when IL arrives I'm order 20 notify Miss
French and her mother
IL Is understood that ID is coming direct
from Paris via New York The clerks will
he on duty day and night until after tho
arrival OF all boats and trains
Mrs. French is anxious about the prec-
ious garment. and so is her daughter.