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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
Bio DIVIDEND DISBURSEMENTS.

New York Dec. 22.-The coming Janu-
airy dividend disbursements, IL IL expected.
will break all records, and a material part
OF the total will be contributed by Indus
trials.
The aggregate dividends of the large
manufacturing, copper mining and elec-
trio companies already declared payable
In January. or the closing days OF Decem-
Der, amount TO nearly s25,00O,O00 while
this figure will be materially swelled by
other declarations to be made In the near
future A large amount. however. of the
current payments is from companies
which had previously made good profits
but which. until their consolidation into
the new industrials. did not attract atten-
tion In Wall Street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
MEDAL IS
SENT To
GOVERNOR
Handsome Bronze Souvenir Of
National Capital Centennial
Celebration at Washington

The commemorative medals Of the Ma
tional capital centennial celebration held
in Washington, ID. c., on Wednesday,
December u last, which were made at the
United States mint in Philadelphia, are
completed, and this morning Gov. Greg
ory received one OF these handsome SOU
venirs
The medal, which is one and three
quarters inches in diameter is OF rich
dark bronze, and the design is as fol-
lows:
on the observe is a profile bust OF Pres
ident Mckinley In sub-relief, overlaid by
"a bust profile of President John Adams
in bold relief. with the following letter
ing encircling the heads: {" John Adams.
1sO0-William Mckinley. 1900"
On the reverse Is a panel across the
centre. inscribed as follows: "Commem-
orative of Establishment OF the Capital
I'm District OF Columbia" Above this panel
is a representation of the United States
Capitol building. as IL Is today, inscribed
above: United States Capitol. 1900"
Below the panel is a representation OF
the United States Capitol building, as it
was 100 years ago. and inscribed below:
"Uniter States Capitol, 1900"
The medal is I'm dark leather case.
which Is lined with royal purple silk and
plush. On the inside of the cover is the
inscription Presented by Citizens Com
mittee, National Capital Centennial, De-
cember II, 1900" On the outside OF the
cover are the words: William Gregory,
governor OF Rhode Island"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
SAVED BY DOG.
When Thaysr Was In Danger
Of Being Killed by Bull His
Canine ln.erVensd.

New Ipswich. N. H.. Dec. 22.-walter
8. Thayer, of this town, was seriously
injured by wild bull, one day this week.
and he attributes his escape from death
to his dog.
This dog has wide reputation among
farmers for Its sagacity In catching wild
cattle, and every autumn. after the cat
tie have been running at large for a sea-
son, Mr.. Thayer has many calls to assist
in capturing beasts which could other
wise not be taken.
This week Mr.. Thayer was engaged to
so to Dublin. N. III. Among the animals
which he was to secure was a vicious
bull After a chase of Il miles the party
with Mr.. Thayer and his dog. came up
with the bull. The animal was at bay and
about to rush on one of the men, when
Mr.. Thayer ran forward to assist the one
In danger.
Immediately the bull charged upon Mr..
Thayer. striking him full in the abdo-
men. Fortunately the man escaped the
horns OF the animal. but they caught in
his clothing tearing OF considerable por-
tions A second charge struck Mr.. Thay-
er In the breast, knocking him down, but
again the horns went each side OF the
body, but MIR. Thayer was pinned to the
ground. The pressure of the animals head
started several ribs, and the bull began
paving and thrashing In a way that
threatened TO end the mans life.
All this time the dog had been vainly
trying to take part In the struggle, and
at length he seized a lucky chance and
caught the bull by the nose with his
teeth. The dog kept his hold, and while
the bull rushed about. trying TO free him
self, Mr.. Thayer was rescued by his
friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
A LIVELY DAY.
Stock Brokers Plan an EIabo-
rate Celebration Of Christ
mas on the Two Exchanges

New York. Dec. 22.-There will be no
end OF holiday jubilation on the various
exchanges this afternoon by far the most
pretentious celebration Will be held In the
stock exchange. where big Christmas
tree and extraordinary decorations for 1t
have been provided
Tho committee having the affair In
charge has obtained upward of 5000 In
subscriptions one OF the regimental
bands will play and boxing bout is
among the promised numbers OF the pro-
gram.
A monster cake walk will be the feat
ure on the floor OF the Consolidated Ex-
change and on the Produce Exchange
football game Is among the possibilities.
The stock Exchange collected fund
of nearly 5000 for distribution among its
900 and odd employees. a similar fund on
the Consolidated Exchange amounts TO
nearly 5000 which also Is a record break
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
FOR PROTECTION.
italian Consul at Denver Ap-
pea|s TO Governor In Behalf
Of His Countrymen.

Denver, Col, Dec. 2s.-Dr. Joseph
Cuneo. Italian consul here has made an
appeal to Gov. Thomas for protection OF
his countrymen involved in threatened
race war at Florence.
His request was that pressure be
brought on the Fremont county authors
ties To exercise all precautions at their
command to prevent an outbreak and IL
necessary 20 call out the militia.
The consul also wired the Italian am
bassador az Washington 10 appeal to
President Mckinley for federal aid should
the state authorities be unable TO cope
with the situation.
The threatened trouble is the result Of
importation OF number OF Italians 20
work I'm a smeltcr for the trea tment oi
gold ore. The mill and smeiter roen's
union have objected but no serious sc
tion has been taken though threats are
said TO have been made.
Edward seed. an empioye OF the srnei-
ter was Killed yesterday Apparently by
accident by one OF the Italians. This In
cident has increased the bitter feeling
and a race war has been predicted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22

taken into consideration not only by
those who have been invited TO participate
in the opening session, but also by those
members of the General Assembly who
have not given the subject any serious
thought so far.
MANY DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
The exercises on the opening day OF
the January session, which will be the
usual routine. will be enlivened, how
ever, by the presence OF many distin-
guished guests.
Under the rules OF the House admission
TO the floor is limited TO the governor
lieutenant governor, secretary OF state,
attorney general. general treasurer, mem
bers OF the senate and the authorized
representatives OF the press.
The speaker OF the House. however.
has, under the rules authority to invite
such persons as he may think mt TO oc-
cupy seats on the floor. and Speaker Hol-
den has availed himself OF this privilege
for the opening session on January /.
He has extended invitations TO the jus
tices composing the full bench of the
supreme court, 10 the members OF the
board OF State House commissioners, TO
all the former governors OF the state OF
Rhode Island now living, and to the
Rhode Island senator's and representa-
tives In congress.
A DECIDED INNOVATION.
Gov Gregory and the members of his
staff, IN full uniform. will also be pres
ent, and one decided innovation will be
the reading OF the governors message to
both branches assembled In grand COM
mittee for that purpose.
Formerly the message has been read In
each branch separately. and a great deal
OF time has been consumed unnecessarily,
and II Is generally believed that the in
novation will be received with pleasure.
Taken altogether. IL looks as IL the
opening OF the January session. although
not a formal function, will be made very
interesting indeed. end there Is no doubt
that the attendance at the new marble
State House on New Years day will be
a very large one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22

the italian colony I'm East Providence,
and had he once reached there, he would
have been quickly spirited over the state
line. into Massachusetts, and would prob
ably never have been heard OF again. That
is the underground -railroad-the he-Ital4aH
fugitive from justice travels upon.
Mcdonnell sized up Mannereli as the
latter was gliding down South Main
street at a. m. and he lit on him SO
quickly that the fugitive hadn't time to
resist the arrest.
The hurry-up wagon was called for.
Mannereli was hustled over to the Gem
trail police station and there he was
positively identified by one or the three
witnesses of the affair as the assailant
who smote Amadio.
CLAIMS sELF-DEFENcE.
Then Mannerelli admitted his identity,
but insisted that he had acted In self
defence only.
Later he was arraigned before Judge
Sweetland, and upon warrant charging
him with making a violent assault upon
Amadio.
Through the interpreter Mannerelli
pleaded that he had acted In self-defence.
He averred that when he left the saloon
he was followed by crowd of COM
patriots about a dozen OF whom pitched
upon and began to assault him, and TO
save himself he had resorted to the use
of the only weapon he could find available
and that was stone. which was lying in
the highway.
Judge Sweetland could not accept such
an evasive plea as this one and endorsed
upon the back of the warrant q plea OF
not guilty. .
Chief Baker Informed the court that
Amadio would probably never be able TO
come into court, and upon the strength OF
that assertion Judge Sweetland fixed the
or course Mannerelli could not furnish,
Inland. any such surety and he was
committed. 80 :.
there was any chance whatever for ANA
dio to survive the terrible injury he had
sustained, IL must come to him through
an opera tion--that of trepanning the skull
and removing the splintered bone. which
was pressing upon the brain and causing
Inconsistencies.
This afternoon the injured man was I'm
n very critical condition. with very slight
hone that he could survive the day
Amadio was operated upon this noon.
The fracture was found. as IL had been
feared 1t would TO be a very bad one.
HTnHtfo may survive, but TINS is hardly
probable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
B00z INQUIRY.
Military Court Of Inquiry Ad-
journs From To-day Until
Wednesday Next,

West Point N. Y, Dec. 22.--The mill
tary court OF inquiry which began taking
testimony here last Tuesday regarding the
charges OF alleged brutal hazing at the
military academy. VIII adjourn at noon
to reconvene on Wednesday OF next week.
and IL is probable that the remainder of
the week will be taken up in getting all
the available evidence on record.
At yesterdays session one of the cadets.
w. II. Bettison of Kentucky, when testi-
flying to his interference with Booz when
the latter while on sentry duty was not
patroling his post to Bettisons liking,
was told by Gen. Brooke that he had no
right TO interfere with a soldier on guard
and Bettison acknowledged that he had
violated the military regulations In doing
so.
This was the first and only instance
since the beginning of the investigation
that the court had spoken 10 a witness,
and the severity of the generals rebuke
was emphasized by the manner In WHICH
IL was uttered.
Today, the court will continue the ex-
animation OF the cadets of the first class
These are the men who hazed Booz 8
classmates, but none of them who have
testified so far has acknowledged that
any brutal pin haTing S9ecuIred, d, IN poSz lS ,rcu
ry today Cadet Leonard f. Prunty of
Kansas said he ha been made to take
half teaspoonful OF pepper sauce. 1t did
him no injury. The burning effect passed
away in 10 minutes.
Cadet Robert M. Beck. Jr.. OF Rhode
Island examined by Captain Dean. said:
II have never heard that BooZ was spec
tally selected for hazing. l saw Cadet
Breth just before he left. He was always
very nervous"
did you know or hear OF any hazing
during the last encampment?'
mo, sir, but there was bracing and
exercising which We're not looked upon
as hazing."
Cadet VIM. Cooley. OF Michigan. had
seen sauce given to lower classmen sew
eral times I'm the mess hall, but no force
was used. The men were told to take IL
and they did. Eight drops was the most
he ever saw given.
VIM. p. Platt, a cadet from North Caro-
lima followed. He had been hazed him
self, but nothing brutal was done to him.
lie was exercised and made To do special
duty for upper classmen.
Cadet Louis Soleliac OF Maryland. who
was third classman when Breth was in
the fourth class I'm 1897. said Breth was
not hazed more than any of his class fell
lows.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
CRUSHED
BY COTTON
BALES.
One Man Killed and Two
Fatally Injured While al Work
on Steamer Michigan.

Boston. Dec. 22.--one man was killed
and two mere fatally injured on the
steamship Michigan of the Warren line
today. by two bales OF cotton falling TO
the hold from an automatic crane.
Michael Sullivan. 25 years old, was the
man killed.
The injured are Josejh Murphy. IS
years old. and James Walsh. 80 years
old.
The men were at work In the hold
loading the vessel. The bales were fast
ened in the clamps OF the hoisting ma
chine and were being let down into the
hold. when one of the clamps broke. and
the bales. weighing 2iOO pounds, fell
upon the three men below.
Sullivan was killed outright. Murphy
was severely injured internally. his
shoulders were badly lacerated and his
head was crushed.
Walsh had his right shoulder and sew
eYal ribc broken, besides sustaining in
ternal injuries.
Both the injured men were taken to
hospital where II was said there was lit
tie hope of their recovery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22

A common product OF the bucolic regions
OF this state is cider. Kept a year or two.
1t becomes hard, brings a quick drunk.
and. being cheap, is a favorite tipple with
the sons OF Italy who seek homes here.
Not only does II bring a quick, but IL
causes an ugly drunk. and many trage-
dies and serious assaults are attributed
to it's use. 1t simply fires the brain and
makes men temporarily mad.
A company OF Italians gathered at Da-
vid Nearys house. No. 50 Coggeshall
street, last evening and there drank free
iy of hard cider.
START OF THE QUARREL.
About II O'Clock the alcohol had got In
its work and Amadio and Mannerelli start
ed TO quarrel.
There was a mix-up and In this ANA
dio got the worst Of II. Rt
Half an hour aftsrwards Amadio start
ed for home and was followed by Man
nerell, who, on Douglas avenue. and
when near Admiral street, seized a stone,
threw II at Amadio and felled him.
The stone struck Amadio in the head.
Stunned and bleeding he walked TO his
home and, as he entered IL. he staggered,
Tell 10 the moor, ana DeCdme unCOusciouS.
Amadio's friends did not fully realize
his condition.. Besides, they wished to
keep the affair from the police and work.
ed over him until nearly 2 o'clock I'm the
morning, when, failingto arouse him. and
becoming alarmed at his condition. they
sent a messehger for a doctor.
DR.. A. G.. Mccullough was found, and as
soon as he examined Amadio. saw that
a fatal wound had probably been re-
ceived, returned 10 his home. called up
Sergt Clark Of the Second police station
He informed the sergeant that this was
case calling for prompt police action.
SKULL WAS FRACTURED.
call was az the same time sent TO the
Rhode Island Hospital for an ambulance.
and when Amadio reached that insti-
tuition IL was found that he had sustained
a severe. and, I'm all probability. fatal
fracture OF his skull.
Sergt. Clark sent out a general alarm
and the second watch kept a sharp vigil
for Mannereli.
1t fell TO the luck OF Patrolman Nc
DonnelI OF the third precinct TO spot and
apprehend Mannerctff.
The fugitive was making his way 10
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
OBJECTS
TO USE OF
HIS name
Mr.. King Seeks an Injunction
Against ths King Fruit
Company Of This City.

Judge Douglas In the appellate divi-
sion of the supreme court today heard the
petition OF A. III. King. formerly owner OF
the fruit store on Weybosset street. now
conducted by Tucker a. Walker. for an in
junction to restrain the present proprie-
tors from using his name.
Mr.. King claims Tucker & Walker are
wrongfully using his name. and that he
has been greatly harmed.
An affidavit made by Mr.. King was
read. In which he stated that when he
went out OF business he let two men who
formerly worked for him use his name.
but that these men failed In business and
their assignee sold the stock and fixtures
to the parties who are now, II is claimed.
doing business as the King Fruit COM
pany.
Mr.. King stated he had himself and
through counsel often requested Messrs.
Tucker a Walker not TO use his name
There were number OF exhibits in the
case to show that the name of King
Fruit store was extensively used by the
defendants An advertisement In local
paper was produced, in which IL appears
only the name OF the King Fruit COM
pany was used in calling attention to the
duced, IN which Tucker Walkers names
were in smaller type and those dealers
were not described as proprietors but the
Gus.
Oscar Lapham, counsel for Mr.. King.
produced letter written 10 him about the
case. on which the heading king Fruit
company was very conspicuous.
Another claim made by Mr.. King is that
certain negotiations he had with parties
TO go into the fruit business were broken
on because OF the use OF his name by the
defendants.
William Fitch. counsel for the defend
ants, introduced no testimony, but
claimed no case had been made out by the
other side.
Judge Douglas took the papers and re-
served decision.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
LOST A FINGER.
Miss MaTteI's Hand Was Crushed
and Her Mother Brings Two
Suits for Damages.

Florine Martel has. through her mother.
Rosaline Martel begun suit against the
Lawton Spinning company OF woon-
socket to recover $4,000 for personal in
1uries.
Florine worked at speeder for the
Lawton Spinning company on the 5th of
last November and was ordered, she
says, TO clean the speeder.
There was an uncovered gear near the
speeder and her hand was caught. and
so badly gashed and bruised that IL was
necessary TO amputate one of her fingers.
Miss Martel also sues the same COM
pany to recover $1,000 for loss OF her
daughters services.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
Prominent Officials Will Be at
Opening Of Legislature.
No Program Of Exercises Prepared as
Dedicatory Ceremonies Will Probably
Not Occur Until Next Fall.

1t has finally been decided that no pro-
gram OF exercises, beyond those of a
regular opening session OF the legisla-
tive term. will be arranged for the first
day of next January, when the January
session OF the General Assembly will be
opened at the new State House.
Despite this fact, however, there will
be some departure from the regular GUS
tom, and. this will constitute sort OF
informal formality. which will distinguish
the occasion, and also serve TO inau-
gurate the 10Th century.
Ii has been deemed that the proper
time for historical addresses, dedicatory
poems. etc, is not now, inasmuch as the
building will not be the property of the
state when the January session opens.
and therefore there will be nothing OF
this sort at present.
, When the building is turned over to
the state a regular program OF dedicatory
exercises will be prepared, and this may
not occur until next fall
BUILDING STILL INCOMPLETE.
The interior OF the magnificent marble
building is far from being completed, and
there Is a very large amount OF fresco-
ing and painting TO be done to complete
It,
or the suite OF apartments devoted to
the use of the governor the only room
SO far furnished IL the private office,
and, in fact. the only suite that viii h'
entirely ready on January ] next. will
be that occupied by tho secretary or
state
Such being the case visitors TO the new
State House on the opening day or the
January session should not by any means
form the idea that they will have any
thing like a formal view OF the building,
and. in fact, the board of State House
commissioners Is anxious that the build
ing should not be judged from Its pres
ent aspect.
These are all matters that should be
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
FILLS VACANCY.
Gov. Gregory Appoints Comrada
Hopkins on ViCksburg Siege
Commission, Vice Lewis.

Corporal Nathan b. Lewis, late OF Co.
f. Seventh Rhode Island Regiment. Of
Exeter, has declined to serve on the COM
mission appointed the -positions oc-
cupied by the Rhode Island troops at the
siege of Nicksburg. and Gov. Gregory has
appointed 10 the vacancy Comrade Will
liam T. Hopkins of the Seventh Regiment.
now a resident of Lawrence. Mass.
Mr. Hopkins was a musician In the
regiment and he enlisted in West Green
wich. serving with the regiment from
September 8. iS62, until June 9. 1865. when
Il was mustered out OF the service.
He Is regarded a. the historian Of the
Seventh Regiment, and his diary, which
was very carefully kept, is now In the
process of publication.
The other member OF the commission Is
Major Ethan A. jerks OF Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22

The electric cars of the New York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroad compans
stations will no longer be received at
Mauran avenue, East Providence. to be
transferred to the Union station, Provi.
dence The New York. New Haven and
Hartford Railroad company will. there
fore until further notice transport such
cars 10 Fox Point station. Trains VIII
leave Fox Point station ten minutes later
thar they are scheduled to leave Union
station Trains will arrive at Fox
Point station ten minutes earlier than
thev are scheduled TO arrive at Union
station The Kettle Point zone line will
bc extended to Fox Point Fares for pas
sengers without baggage will be as fol-
lows: Fox Point to Crescent Park. &c: to
Warren, 10c.: 10 Bristol and South Swan
sea, 15c.; TO Fall River. zoe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
OIL NOT A SATISFACTORY FUEL.

New York, Dec 22.-The navy depart
ment has for several months been expert
menting with two burners in the hope OF
obtaining higher speed I'm torpedo boats
from oil than from coal.
The experiments have been made on the
torpedo boat talbot, at the Brooklyn
navy yard. j. \. II. Smith. chief OF the
steam engineering department says now
that the speed obtained from the oil was
not az great az that from coal and that
the navy department has decided to aban-
don the experiments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
INFLUENZA Is EPIDEMIC.

ST. Petersburg, Dec. 22.-The influenza
epidemic here Is so severe that the NOR
tality returns for the last week have been
the highest for decade. The disease has
swept the whole city.
meeting of physicians was summoned
10 discuss remedies. but scarcely half
dozen responded 10 the call, the rest being
overworked. or themselves victims OF the
malady. The weather Is conducive to the
spread Of the disorder. being changeable,
with snow and slush alternating.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
STARS AND STRIPES WILL STAY.

Chicago, Dec. PA special from St
Louis says: General Fitzhugh Lee made
a speech on cuba" before the members
OF the Merchants Exchange yesterday
IN the course OF which ne said
And now the Stars and stripes float
over Matanzes over Fl Cancy. over Nor
ro. over Havana. and IN tell you, on the
quiet, that the flag is going TO stay there
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-22
CAN SEE THEM.
Court Refuses 10 Modify De-
cree so That Mrs. Hilton
Cannot Sec Children.

Judge Douglas In the appellate division
OF the Supreme court today refused TO
modify a decree entered in tho case OF
Edward r. Hilton w. Mary A. Hilton.
Mr.. Hilton wanted the decree modified
so his wife could not see her three chill
dren. He claimed when she went to sec
the children she made things very dis
agreeable.
IL was shown. however. that the woman
who was the main witness for Mr.. Iiil-
ton had a considerable dislike 90 Mrs.
Hilton.
+. +. Owen was counsel for Mrs. Hill
ton.