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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11
MANAGER POTTER
AIRS HIS VIEWS.
Gives His Reasons Why the Electric
Roads Should Carry Freight
Outside the City Limits.

Peculiar and vague ideas have origi-
mated from the New York, New Haven e.
Hartford Railroads controversy with the
Union Railroad Company regarding the
right TO carry freight through tho city
streets an TO and from the suburbs. and
while a little light has been thrown on
this question the public at large is stil
very much in the dark concerning the
real issues.
AT the meeting Of the committee on
railroads OF the city council last evening
the question was discussed and arguments
pro and con were heard. but no definite
decision was reached and the matter
awaits the next meeting OF the council.
The New York, New Haven a. Hartford
Railroad IL very desirous OF confning the
freight operations OF the Union Railroad
10 tho city limits.
They do not object TO the carrying on OF
the freight traffic within the envirors or
the city but where there is a possibility
of the electric road encroaching on their
territory, that they consider. by an un-
written law, is theirs, they Immediately
object.
Now the question comes whether II is
better for the municipal government for
the manufacturers and for the public az
large, to have an honest and above board
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11
TERRIFIC PACE.
BicycIisis at Madison Square
Garden Are Putting In Some
Big LiCks.

New York. Dec. 11.-There were nine
teams in the six-day bicycle race al
Madison Square Garden this morning
after a record breaking "a hours. In
which one champion was forced to quiz
and number OF other riders were raced
off their wheels.
The terrific pace set by the three leads
ing teams is still maintained and there
was crowd present all through the ear>
ly morning hours cheering the riders.
There were numerous changes among
the leading teams early this MORNING.
and the fast clip set by each failed td
make any especial gain for any OF them
except "A few laps gained on the tail~
enders. Miller and his partner.
Mcfarland crossed the 600 mile marh
at 4.40 a. m. being miles ahead OF tho
record for that time. Twenty minutes
later the team score with that OF two
other leaders was COO miles and laps.
This was IL miles and . laps ahead OF
the record made by Miller and Waller
I'm the garden last year.
a few minutes before Z o'clock thu
pace and tugged along at this for some
time.
The score at noon was: Elkes and Me-
Farland, 650.4; Simar and Gougoltz, e59.4;
Pierce and McEachern, s594: Turvills
and Gimm, 6S91; Waller and Stinson.
6j91; Bsbcock and Aarenson. ESQ: FisheR
and Frederick. 6JSs: Kaser and Rysen
$3.50; Muller and Accoutrier. 645.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11

CAUSED BY
SCHEDULE
Cornelius Vanderbilt Did Not
Own the Railroad Stocks
Thai Many Believed.

New York, Dec. lin the presence OF
Vanderbilt estate and a representative OF
Comptroller Coler the safety deposit
boxes that have remained closed and seal
ed since the death of Cornelius Wander
bilt will be opened tomorrow or Thurs
day. 1t is necessary that this shall be
done before the will is formally admitted
10 probate.
The boxes are supposed to contain many
securities that are not mentioned in the
list prepared by Appraiser OConnell, and
that list will have to be revised before
the exact amount OF the inheritance tax
can be determined.
The schedule of securities prepared for
fling with the surrogate discloses some
interesting facts. 1t had been generally
supposed that the Vanderbilts held what
approached controlling interest In the
New York Central railroad. whose capt.
tai stock is 115,0O0.000
Yet at tine time OF his death, Cornelius
Vanderbilt held but 10000 shares of New
York Central stock, valued at par 81,
600 900. lie was not tho owner OF single
New York Central main line bond
The schedule also shows that Mr.. Van
derhilt- -aia-Het own a single share OF
Union Pacific stock, another road sup
posed TO be controlled by the Vanderbilts.
His only connection with that road ap-
pnrently came from the ownership OF
500 of it's per cent hands, Of the face
value $4,000.
The Michigan Central, another road
the control OF which some years ago
passed into the hands of the Vanderbilts
Is represented In the schedule OF Mr.
vanderbilts holding by but 100 shares Of
stock
The connection between the Vanderbilt
interests and J. Pierpont Morgan will
be pointed out In the heavy holdings Of
Southern railway stock shown. Mr.. Van
derbilt had g., 200 shares OF the common
stock. OF which the Morgan banking
house received s5oOO,0 900 worth In the re-
organization.
OF Lake Eric and Western stock. Mr.
Vanderbilt held 1000 shares. which, Il is
understood, were purchased for him by
J. Plerpont Morgan individually. lie had
over 81 0O0,O00 worth of the stock OF the
C. c. C. and ST. Louis railroad "A prop
erty which has since then passed into
Vanderbilt control
There IS another surprise for Wall
street in Mr.. Vanderbilts a.rSsll hold
ings I'm Canada Southern, another Van
derbilt property lie had but 2l0o shares
OF this stock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11
Gold BURGLARS.
They Seized The Town Marshal
and Than Robbed The Bank.
All Escaped.

Seville, o., Dec. ii.-Six masked bur-
glars last night seized the town marshal
here and after binding and gagglng him.
robbed Iilghs bank. They secured about
$1,000 and succeeded in making their es-
cape.
Marshal Weaver In passing the bank
shortly roefore midnight discovered the
burglars az work lie was quickly seized
by four - the men and rendered pow
orless The bank vault Vas then blown
open by the burglars.
The explosion resulted IN many citizens
appearing on rfIr Etrrvtr- f'TU rTTrglars,
however with drawn rcvoivcrs MADE n
dash for tho Cleveland. Lorraine and
Wheeling depot ana got away or a hand
car. A posse is IN pursuit.
The robbers IN their hurry overlooked q
package OF money containing nearly tloes
fn the bank vault.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11
Wife Asked Allowance From
Husband, a Boston Man.
Mrs. Ross Had Been Divorced Once Be-
fore, and She So TGStified--Court
Allowed Her S. a Week.

Judge Tillinghast In the appellate divi-
sion OF the supreme court heard today
the marital woes OF Mr. and Mrs. Burton
S. Ross.
Mr.. Ross is resident OF Boston, and
manages store owned by his father The
store it is stated. is one OF the biggest
grocery stores OF it's kind fn the Hub.
The difficulties OF the former Boston
couple, for Mrs. Cora y. Ross is now a
resident OF Cowesett, were related in
court. Mrs. Ross asked today for an al
iowance OF IS a week for the support OF
herself and her child.
This is not Mrs. Ross first matrimonial
venture. She was about five years ago
divorced from her husband Capt. Hazard,
and the captain is stiil paying Mrs Ross
the sum OF $50 for the support OF his
child.
All this came out on Mrs. Ross cross
examination today. Her counsel protest
ed against this line of examination.
Mrs. Ross testified that she was afraid
her husband would do her personal vio-
lence in the future. as he had done in
the past. Mr.. Ross. according to his
wife. had annoyed her greatly by his
conduct in coming 10 her mothers home
and threa tening to take his child away.
lie was particularly annoying on the
Sunday after Thanksgiving. and Was at
first refused admission TO the house I'm
which the child was.
Another time when Mr.. Ross went TO
the house of HIS mother-in-law the cur
tains on the windows were down the
doors fastened and the windows also fas-
tened.
SAID SHE FEARED HIM.
According to Mrs. Ross. her husband
threatened to get his child IL he had 70
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11
sues RAILROAD.
Mrs. MCGsrrlty Of Pawtuckst
Wants $4,000 for Her
Husbands Daath.

Theresa McGerrlty OF Pawtucket has
begun suit TO recover $4,000 for the death
OF her husband, from the New York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroad company.
she has been appointed sdministratriK
on her husbands estate. his name being
Hugh McGerrity, and she brings suit for
herself and four children.
Uueh McGcrrity was yard brakeman
In the employ Of defendant at Pawtucket.
and he was swept from his car on the
soth of August laEt. and -reealuoa- --'sela ifi--
JUrTes hat he died three days later.
The accident occurred 3ust about where
The Cousnt bridge is There is a tell
tale" just before the bridge j. reached,
and u is claimed the ropes were 80 twist
Cd and out Of condition that Mr. McGcr-
rity was caught by the neck and threwn
from the car.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11

stsai go IT, mrs. Ross told the court she wa.
fbra1t | husband would carry out his
s,I'@t on cross-examination II NOT r.
'Ioiiieu py an order OF the court
Ch cross examination besides b.r -.
go. thdt She had been married hs-
.'., roie, MIS-. hoss said her husband bad
Also Sor hnr Zoo Tor herself and child. and
a turther admission was that rnost a.
tD,,sl,.. .aS L,uinIlufe Ia her mothers house was
,'',.lS ousI. py her husband. being the same
used by her when he kept house
letter was produced and Identifies h~
Sirs' ROSS as her letter. IL was an
asgreeaole ss1 letter, and Mr.. Ross came to
Wiz VIII s1aee tha ana was met by the sherifc
Ai.s' burton, mother OF Mrs Ross. said
.nat on thanksgiving day Mr. Rosa
urea .nreatened to strangle her If she inter-
tered with his taking tho child.
MR.. ROSS DENIES STORY.
Mr.. Ross denied he ever used his wifs
or her mother harshly. Once he had
pusheu his wife aside. and anot.ser tins
because his mother-in-Iaw would not
Ieave the room when she was requested
to- Mr.. RoEE had gen1lx- -placed- -Aas-a asst
side OF the door.
There had only been trouble between
him and his wife for the last four weeks.
lie denied his wife's statement that ha
would have his child il he had to steal n.
lie said the store ne worked in was a
Both on the witness stand and after
Mr.. Ross left II there was evidence thar
he wished TO treat his wifo kindly
Before he left the court room he had a
pleasant but brief interview, with her.
and his last act was TO shake hands with
his mother-in-law
Judge Tillnghast gave Mrs. Ross an al
lowance of - a week and told Mr. Ross
he could see his child two days q week
Albert X. Greene is counsel for Mrs.
Ross. and A. J. Gushing counsel fer Mr.
Ross.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11
hit BY LADDER.
Martha Marks Now Brings a
Suit Against Nauaganseit
Electric Lighting Co.

Martha Marks has sued the Narragan-
sett Electric Lighting company TO re-
cover $4,000 for alleged personal injuries.
On May q. 1900, servants Of the COM
pany were at work near q Wheaton ave-
nue.. and had n ladder up against a
house.
The ladder was very long one and
had % bo taken down. The plaintiff says
that defendants servants were negligent
IN not shortening the ladder before they
moved it about.
Tho ladder struck her on the shSploer
and in the side and her injuries. she says
are or a serious. painful and permanent
nature.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11
IS FREE.
Rev. D. {. Stuart Is Relieved
Of Charge That Ra Murdered
His wife.

Wiikesbarre. rec. 1.-THE Rev. n K,
Stuart, former pastor OF the Baptist
churl at Wyoming, Is free again. after
having been Ia jail charged with the rlur-
der Of his wife.
The prosecution could not develop
enough evidence 90 prove that the crime
had been committed. and az the hoarifg
YESTERDAY. al the request OF prosecuting
attorney. stuart was discharged
Drs Beckwith and Whitney, who per-
formed the autopsy. testified that While
Mrs stuart died from carbolic acid pC's-
oning there was no Indication that IL had
been wrorgfully used.
When stuart was discharged applause
broke out and The fpeciat?rs thronset
around Stuart, shook hands and con-
graduated him.
tIe then went 10 Deacon Duriand In
whore house he had married his wtfe-
rtrland turned hts back.
"f'U not shake hands With YOU. hc
said. cmphatically. Stuart laughed ana
walked away.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11
FIREMAN Fatally INJURED.

Nashua. ~. IT,. Dec. IA shifting en-
gine drawing several cars ran into a
freight train from Worcester. west OF
this city, early today. and james c. Buzz
zell was fatally injured. Several cars
were derniled. Buzzell. who was fireman
OF the shifter, was caught In the wreck
and badly crushed. besides having n leg
taken or. lie died az the hospital later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11
RIBS CRUSHED.
Union RaiITOa1 Company Asked
10 Fdy 5000 for Injuries
Sustained.

The Union Railroad company has been
Bled by Deborah Lynch, who wants 5000
FOR alleged personal injuries. on the 18th
|of octob r she was passenger on a
BROOK stre ct car.
The car topped al the corner Of Barnes
street for her 20 get of. but before she
|coule ansht IL started up again. she
|claims aid she was thrown with great
force 10 he ground.
Anons a number of other injuries due
TO the fall was tho crushing OF her ribs
and injuries TO the back that have caused
Intense pain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11

VIII Keep your name before customers
for entire yenr Have large end artistic
lire AZ low prices. Pleased o. show thom.
TIlE J. J. RYDER CO. a. Nsshington.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11
olecMiReiR!SE BILL REFERRED.

Washington. Dec. 1.-The oloomar-
81 rine bill. which recently passed the
House. was today referred 10 the Senate
committee on agriculture without dyi-
sion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11
THE WEATHER.

washington. Dec. 1l-For Massachu-
setts and Rhode Island: Snow tonight
aad Madaasaa ~ fresh southerly TO west
erly winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11
no you KNOW ANY ONE

Who desire. life insurance. N so. send
fne their names. lil DO the rest ard you
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News ofice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11

Designs drawn. Cuts engraved. Electro
types made or Printing done? THE J. J.
RYDER co, a. Washington. does best
a gDccfalty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11
BY COLLUSlOu.
That Is What is Alleged in
Relation 10 ihl Rock
we'll DiV.rcs.

New Haven. Conn, Dec. i1.-More rev.
slatlons were mado today in the contest
between Mrs. Evan J. shlpman, of this
city, and Albert T.. rockwell of Bristol,
over their three children. which is going
on IN the superior court here.
The couple were divorced by mutual
consent in 1897. Mrs. Rockwell married
Evan j. shipman, whom sho first met
when he went 70 see Rockwell on q busi-
ness trip. Rockwell married Nettie Il.
Brown. or Bristol. and now lives there.
Mrs. shlpman recently brought an ac-
ton against her husband for the support
OF the children. Rockwell in court today
said he voluntarily left his wife and not
only mado a. possible for her TO get di-
vorce. bat laid sll the expenses.
lie said he continus Ito support her and
fhe children up 20 tht time OF her mar
rlage TO elipman, but denied that hs ever
agreed 20 iet hsr have the children and
claimed the u.ht 10 their custody.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11
Stops the Cough
and works off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure
cold IN one ,ay.No Cure. No Pay Price
T. cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11

ToR fF GENTS lax SOLID
Gc,a Wa a lyegsics full jeWrlled ad-
juttsa ueut; chap Tor casf. hd-
dr. lt D.. Efws OF 90.
/ TO I.r.r-rr'Ilg I'd ROOM IN PR1.
S4te sanut. IIff t-class rcd. hsa' and gas,
With use ef hS tn: entrance on Westmin~
stcr street. Franklin strapt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11

At this price are HOUSE COATS OF
camel's hair finished materials in plain
effects, with plaid backs-elegantly
finished-elsewhere $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-11

At this price are HOUSE COATS OF
all wool. double faced cloths. in
shades OF grey and brown-made in
tho latest stylS-with satin finished
edges
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-06
AMERICAN SHOT IN PONCE
attacked by Native Policemen, One
Of Whom Did the Shooting.
Boston Mans Onense Was Leading a Dog
Arrested and Taken 10 the Jail.
Where Attempt on His Life
Was Made-lIay Recover.

Ponce. p r., Feb. 5.-During a hand
concert on the Plaza Principal last even
ing, iIltiye policemen attempted 10 arrest
Joseba $. Bigelow, jr.. Of Boston. on ac-
count OF leading dog. Joseph 5. Bark
ley deputy United States marshal. con-
Quoted BigeiOW 10 the jail and he was
brought 10 the searchIng-room. wnere. Il
Is alleged. the native police made an at
tack on Bigelow. VINO was entirely IN
armed
Finally Policeman Angel Arlsmendl
shot eigelow in the cheek and then fed.
The guards al the outer door permitted
him 10 escape. but stopped Felix 4 Ne
Carthy. an American. Who was hotiy pur-
Antonio SimOnpietri, five other police
men. Mccarthy. Bsrkley and Bigeiow.
were in the room when the shooting Oc-
CURED
Bigelow was placed in an ambulance
and conveyed 20 the military hospital.
At first iliH condition was considered very
critical. bIt he l. better this afternoon.
The bullet has not yet been located
The resident Americans are excited over
the affair. and they claim that there have
been other cases of reckless and needless
shooting. on the part Of policeman. Amer
leans and Porto Ricans alike have united
IN a strong protest against the use OF re-
volyers BY policemen and me granting OF
authority 10 unht and uneducated na-
tiges.
Arismendi and simonpletrI we're arrest
co to-day.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-06
A PROCLAMATION.
BeckhRm Announce. Goebers Death and
His Own Consequent Action.


His Own Consequent Action.
Frankfort. KY. Feb. 3.-Mr. Beckham
tonight issued the following prociama-
tion:
Frankfort Ky. Executive o1ce.
To the people Of the Commonwealth Of Kentucky:
Il is with the profoundest sorrow / announce to
the people o' THIS Commonwealth that the work OF
the assassin has ended in the death of Gov. william
Goebel. and that. under the constitution and the
Law. upon notice Of this deporable event. have
qualified and assumed the duties Q; chief executive
o. the state
In William Coebel Kentucky has lost ore OF her
greatest and no5lest sous. His high character for
courage, manliness. and honesty in defense OF the
rights Of the people led to his destruction: and
while yet in the igor o., bis manhood he has be-
come a martyr TO their cause
enter upon the discharge OF the duties OF this
high Office surrounded by conditions and eircum-
stances which would tax the wisdom Of men far
stronger than I. Knowing well the trying difficult
surround me. which have already compassed the
destruction Of civil government in the capital Of
the State, ] hereby soIemnIy warn and command
that al violent characters and militia Of the State
now in possession Of this city and the public build
ings do Immediately dsbsnd. lay down their arms
and return to their homes and occupations Feel
ing most deeply the responsibilities and difficulties
Of the situation. Invoke the aid and support Of
all the law-abidng and sef-respecting Christian peo-
Ule Of this Commonwealth: and promise. in a legal
way, If within the power Of man. to restore peace.
quiet and protection to all individuals regardless
of party station. under the constitution which
have so solennly sworn to obey.
Given under my hand at the city Of Frankfort.
this the Cd day OF February A. D. 1900
J. C W BECKHAM
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-06
BRYAN IGNORES SsWAlI.
No Reply 20 Make To Interview Predicting
His Defeat.

Pittsh4ld. Mass. Feb. 5-willIam =.
Bryan to-day declined 10 discuss the in
teryiew with Arthur SevaIl. candidate
for Vice President with Mr. Bryan four
years ago. in which Mr. SeWau said that
Mr.. Bryan would be the candidate again.
but could not be elected.
Mr. Bryan this afternoon addressed a
mass-meeting in the Casino. attended by
people from all parts OF Western Massa-
chusetts. Ex-CongreSsman John c. Crosby
presided
MT. Bryan was introduced as a private
citizen first and then as the next Presi-
dent of the United States After the
cheering sIbsided Mr.. Bryan said:
Il am glad, on returning 10 New Eng
land. 10 ind that there is a growing SEN
timent against the Republican policies.
have insisted that when our Chicago plat
form is understood East IT will be as
popular as in the West and South This
is because we have gone down to fun
damental principles. The Republicans
cannot 10 this because they are attempt
ing lass legislation. There is feeling
abroad to-day that the common people
are not having their share of the bless
ings of government.
You were warned In 1896 that II the
Republican party candidate was elected
the monopolies would control the indus
tries. But the Republicans went up and
down the col ntry shouting for prosper
ity. The sane people who control the
smaller trusts are controlling the money
trust. This trrS is the main one to-
day"
Mr.. Bryan then entered upon an argu-
ment against the single gold standard
and Imperialism.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-02-06
COEBEL Is no MORE.
Death Removes Central Figure In Ken
tucky Crisis f3erEham sworn In.

Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 3.-The bullet fired
BY an unknown assassin last Tuesday
morning ended the life Of William GoeseI
at s:S O'Clock this evening.
The only persons present at the death
bed we're Mr.. GoebeTs sister. Mrs Brau-
hacker. and his brother. Arthur Goebel. OF
Cincinnati, who have been in constant at
tendance at Mr.. Goebers bedside. and DR.
Mccormack. Justus Goebel. another bro
ther. who has been hurrying from Arizona
as fast as steam would carry him in d
vain hope OF reaching his dying brother in
time for some token Of recognition, ar
rived forty minutes too late. Oxygen was
frequently administered the diving man
during the afternoon in an effort TO keep
him alive until his brothers arrival. but
IN vain. BY the cruel irony Of fate the
train on which JUstus Goebel was travel
ing TO Frankfort was delayed several
hours from various causes, and when Mr..
Goebel finally reached here II was only 10
learn that his brother was dead
Among partisans of both parties deep
grief is manifested. and already a move
ment has been started TO erect a fitting
monument to Mr. Goebers memory on the
spot in the Statehouse grounds where he
was shot
Mr.. Goebefs condition last night end
well into the morning was considered so
much improved that for the first time
since he was shot down in front Of the
Statehouse hopes were entertained OF His
ultimate recovery. His hiccoughs and
nausea, with both OF which he had been