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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
KILLED HIr1SELF
AT BOARDING PLACE.
Frederick E. Davis Shot Himself in
Mouth and Died Almost Instantly.
Suicide Carefully Planned.

Davis, called to see him. Mr.. Oatley
went at once TO his friends room, and
then the suicide was discovered. DAVIS
was lying fiat on his back. with his
head on a pillow soaked in blood. while
in his hands, which were crossed on
his chest was pistol.
The shot was fired into his mouth and
probably passed upward into the brain.
but did not come out of the head. The
body lay as in repose. exhibiting no
signs of any struggle. and death was
seemingly instantaneous.
Mr.. Oatley. after notifying Mrs. Has
well, informed Alderman Lewis r.. Da-
Wis. the dead mans uncle. and together
they went for Mr. Bemis. and then re-
turned TO the house. Lieut.. Scott of
the seventh police station was notified
and he went in person To the house and
took charge of the body until the ar
rival of Medical Examiner Palmer. who
later gave permission to call an under
taker Mr.. Davis had been IA sufferer
for some time with bronchial trouble.
He was engaged to be married and had
a house already furnished in Elmwood.
He was a member Of Elmwood lodge.
X. of r.. and was universally liked. HIS
father was for many years well known
as the steward of the Narragansett no.
tel. his uncle is Alderman Lewis 10. Da-
Wis, and he has sister in East Provi-
dence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
AN INVITATION RECITAL.

Miss Evangeline Larry, Miss Eleanor
Sproat and Mr.. Irving Il. Irons gave an
invitation recital last evening at room
6l2. Butler Exchange, to introduce their
pupils, Miss Louise Bixby, violinlst.
Miss Marion Arnold, pianist. and Miss
Florence G.. Carley, soprano.
The performance VI the three young
ladies was good and gave evidence of
careful preparation. That X was pleas
ing to the large body of friends in an
tendance was evidenced by the liberal
ard hearty applause given.
Following was the proRram:
'Polonaise Brilliante," Merkel, Miss
Arnold: "Concerto," list movement,
De Beriot Miss Bixby: The Girls of
Gay Seville" Denza. Miss Carley: ta)
"Papillons Roses" Thome: tb) "Reve
Charmant." Gaston de lille: (c) I'M
promptu." op IS. No. 3. Reinhold, Miss
Arnold; (a) "Buttereups ana Daisies,
Cowen: tb) "Hushaby, Sweet. My
own" Hawley. Miss Carley. (a) 'Ber-
ceuse Slay." Neruda: OBJ Hungarian
Dance" Brahms-Jeachim, Miss Blk
hN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
RAILROADS DEFENDANT
IN ICE SHRINKAGE CASE

There was quite a discussion this
morning before Justices Wilbur Doug
las and Dubois on the case OF Henry
III. Russell ct al. vs. Boston 4 Maine
Railroad company and the New York,
New Haven e. Hartford Railroad com
pany. which was on the calendar for
trial in the common pleas division OF
the supreme courn Frank :. Arnold,
counsel for the Boston Maine RAIL
road. objected to a hearing today. say
ing mis- associate In the case. Mr.. Cool
idge of Boston, was engaged in making
an argument on the Fitchburg lease.
and had been engaged for week. Mr
Arnold said he could not go on without
Mr.. Coolidge. He added that the Bos-
ton g. Maine was anxious 10 have the
case disposed OF.
Walter III. Barney who was associat-
ed with Mr.. Colwell as counsel for tie
plaintiff said the case was begun In
1890 and owing 90 technical error had
10 be begun again I'm 1896 and since that
time, Mr.. Barney said, he had been un-
able 10 get n trial and now objected 10
any further delay.
David s. Baker, counsel, said he
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17

Frederick Davis, 80 years Of age. and
unmarried. shot himself yesterday af-
ternoon with revolver at his board
ing place in this city. He was clerk
in the city hall and a young man well
known and universally esteemed. Ill
health is given as the cause OF the sui
eide. The affair was most deliberately
planned, and there is no doubt that the
unfortunate young man had meditated
for some time upon his rash deed.
Mr.. Davis was very well known. hav-
ing been for nearly six years clerk for
Inspector OF Plumbing Bemis. Yester-
day he left the city hall shortly after
Il o'clock and went TO his boarding
place. the house of George Haswell. No.
1867 Broad street. near Washington
Park. Mrs. Haswell was in New York
for a few days and her husband was
away on business. so that when Mr..
Davis reached the house he was all
alone. He must have gone directly TO
his room and undressed, for he lay on
the bed clad only in his undergarments.
while his other clothing was spread out
carefully.
Mrs. Haswell reached her home about
$50 O'Clock. and at about the same time
Albert A. Oatley a very close friend OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17

tion committee headed by George NJ.
Van Hoesen. called on the mayor and
informed him that the Boer ENJOYS
now In the city would call at o'clock
this afternoon. The mayor said he
would be pleased TO receive them. A
number OF city officers will be at the
City Hall 10 join the mayor In welcom-
Ing the visitors.
&. III. Vessels, one or tile ENJOYS,
said: Everything is going according
to the plan OF action prepared some
time ago. Every time we fall back IL
Is given out as a British success. but
Il Is all preconsidered plan and does
not hurt us in any way. The final crisis
has not yet come. What consider the
crucial test will be at the Vaal river.
near Pretoria. don't think that the
stories published about the British
successes are neutral news but highly
optimistic from a British standpoint
A DISPATCH FROM KRUGER.
Charles B. Pierce. the Consul Gener-
al of the Orange Free State. received
yesterday the following cablegram
from Pretoria:
'Messrs. Vessels. Fischer and VOL
marans:
May Justice and righteousness be
with you. (Signed) hhCSEf'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17

from the members OF the three high
schools OF the county and probably the
first game OF the season will be play
ed on the Bristol trotting park, May
26
John. the infant son of John and
Mary Craig. died at his parents home
on Luther street yesterday.
a bicycle race has been arranged for
Memorial Day between Mason of this
town and Butler of Nayatt. A close
contest IL expected.
officer Drown has recovered a por-
ton OF so stolen from toy bank
owned by a boy named Barry. who
lives IN North Swansea and who claim
ed the bank was stolen by Fall Rlv-
er lad
Celestis Lodge. X Of r.. held their
regular meeting this week IN odd Eel.
lows hall. on Main street.
The work Of putting tennis courts ~
HsmDdcn meadows Is now undcr way
and they viii be ready FOR play In 4
Few DAYS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
WARREN.

The committees OF the three high
schools OF the county met at the office
OF the superintendent of schools in
this town yesterday afternoon and
completed arrangements for the inter
scholastic athletic contest, to be held
on the morning of May 26. III was de.
cided 10 omit the proposed three-leg-
ged race and bicycle races were also
rejected. by reason OF the opposition OF
the Warren and harrington members
OF the committee. though strenuously
advocated by the Bristol members.
The members OF the Warren team Sc
lected for the competition are Horace
Seymour. Charles Carpenter. Roland
Dana. Sylvanus Bowen. William Bow
on. Charlie Bliss. Joseph Monroe. George
Saillant. James LonergSn and Rich
ard Tobin. Thomas Wynne will cap
tain the team.
A baseball team shss been organized
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
ASEA TRAGEDY.
Murderer Runs Amuck on Board the
Prins Carl.
Shot TwaI, Men, Killing Six, Among Them
the Captain Murderer Escaped.

from Koping. Sweden. reports that as
the steamer koping last night was
passing the Prins Carl man sprang
up on the deck of the latter vessel and
shouted: IF any one comes near
will shoot"
Al the same moment a woman was
seen hanging over the ships side
shricking for help.
The man escaped in boat When
the Prins Carl was boarded II waa
found that twelve men on board had
been shot six of whom. including fhe
captain, were ueaa l,nc rest wcis
found locked I'm their quarters one
OF the wounded has since died. The
murderer is being pursued.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17

thought the case was clearly one for an
auditor as the dispute was about the
shtInkage on 30S car loads of ice. The
case would take days II not weeks TO
try. as the shrinkage on the ice would
have TO be figured, the dine on the
road, the facts of delivery from one
road TO another and the facts OF de-
livering from the connecting road 70
the consigree. There would be much
figuring in the case.
MI barney argued the case was not
one for an auditor. The plaintiff had
waited for two years for the railroads
To get data. The time every car was
started was known and all the other
particulars and the figures were down
on seven sheets of paper.
Mr.. Arnold said his clients had been
two years trying TO get a bill OF par
ticulars and he did not see how jury
would have the patience To consider the
figures which related 20 shipments
from Barton. VT. TO Darlington, at
Pawtucket, during the time between
February .. 1890 and December s. 1890.
Mr.. Colwell opposed the sending OF the
case TO an auditor
Judge Wilbur said the motion to send
the case to an auditor might be argusd q
before Judge Douglas week from Sat-
urday next.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17

Fourteen vocal pupils OF Mr.. Will
lam B. Lane, assisted by the Swedish
Singing Society Verdandi. and Miss
May w. Brooks, violinist and Miss
Ethel w. Thornton, pianist. gave a
very delightful concert in Infantry hall
last evening The solo work of the pu-
pills and the ensemble work OF the sing
ing society was very good indeed and
was received with marked favor. The
large audience manifested it's apprecia-
tion of the several numbers by liberal
applause. The program was as fol-
lows:
Soprano, For All Eternity" Mas
cheroni (violin obligato). Miss Hawkes.:
basso. "Bedouin Love song" Pinsuti,
Mr.. Aldrich; tenor, 'SereDade," Schu-
bert. Mr.. Davis: contralto. Winds In
the Trees" Thomas. Mrs. Johnson:
male chorus. March of the Guards, .
Geibel, Verdandi: baritone. Dreams
Strelezki, DIR. Lynch; tenor "Thou'rt
Like Unto a Lovely Flower" Smith
Mr.. Goff. baritone, Creole Lovers
Song" Buck, Mr.. Bubier: soprano.
Happy Days" Strelezki (violin obli-
gato). Mrs. Church; baritone. Morse
Serenade" Moir, Mr.. Fessenden: male
cnorus. "Brudefaren," Kjeruf (Wed
ding in Hardanger), Verdandi; tenor.
The Golden Pathway" Gray, Mr..
Maine: mezzo- soprano. Ave Maria,
Luzzi Miss Ladd: baritone. Beloved.
It is Morn" Aylward. Mr. Avery; basso
profundo "The Dying Warrior"
Spicker Mr.. Steele: baritone. THE
Palms." Faure Mr. Huddy; male
chorus. "Sjomannen" (sailor song)
Jahnke, Verdandi.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
CLARK MAY NOT BE
ALLOWEDTOITAK SEAT
Senator'S Regard His Appointment
by Acting Governor of rlontana as
an Attempt to Trick Senate.

great change In sentiment the vote will
be i'm the negative. With a very few
exceptions Republican senators are pre-
pared TO refuse Clark his seat IL neces-
sary on the simple proposition that he
is unfit to have u place in the Senate
after yesterdays disgraceful perform
ance.
DEMOCRATS WILL JOIN.
After the defeat OF the motion to re-
fuse To receive Reyels credentials a
motion was made TO refer them 10 the
committee and this was also defeated.
In the case of Clark, II motion to re-
fer is made il will carry. There are
Democrats who will act with the Re
publican majority sufficient in number
10 make up for any defections on the
Republican side.
Strange as IL may seem. there are
a few senators--some say they number
a third OF the body-who are inclined
10 side with Clark N this controversy,
and who. i'm spite of the slap i'm the
face which the Senate has received,
chuckIe 10 themselves as they discuss
the sharp trick which has been played.
Some OF these. but not many OF them,
are Republicans. The majority W
them are on the Democratic side.
The fact that Clark's object is to re-
tain his place I'm the Senate without
allowing the Senate To act on the
charges Of gross bribery. OF which he
has been convicted by the unanimous
report of the committee on privileges
and elections does not seem TO cut any
figure with them. Nor are they i'm
pressed with the suggestion that the re-
tention of a seat in the Senate by a
proved corruptionist may tend 10 lessen
the respect for that body among the
people. Whether they will have the
hardfhood TO come out from under cover
and openly defend the Montana prac-
tices when the case comes UP for de-
bate. remains 10 be seen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
Club STANDING.
Brown Defeated.

Brown was defeated at Princeton yes
terday afternoon because they could not
get hits when hits meant runs.
Brown excelled easily I'm fielding. but
the Princeton boys We're stronger at the
bat.
I'm the sixth inning the score was tied
Tor the first time and excitement was in
creased. Princeton. however. made two
runs I'm this inning and three more in
the eighth. clinching the game.
Mcir did the best work for Princeton
while Tobey at short carried off the
iaurels for Brown. Aielr aud IIillebrand
made home runs In the eighth inning
Attendance 100 Score
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17

Washington, May 17.-Clark's at
tempt to trick the Senate will rot work.
The Montana schemers have over
reached themselves. Their mistake
was In failing 10 discriminate between
what would be smart politans in Monta-
ma in factional fight between two un-
savory gangs of Democratic politicians
and what would be decent i'm dealing
with the United States Senate. Clark S
action has filled the better class OF
senators with disgust. The men who
have respect for the traditions OF the
Senate and regard for the dignity OF
the body TO which they belong, resent
the assumption OF the Montana mill
lionaire that the Senate can be used as
cheaply az the Montana legislature
when II comes to "A question OF politi-
cal jugglery.
WILL NOT BE SEATED.
Clark will not be permitted TO take
his seat under the credentials of the
lieutenant governor of the state, which
will probably be brought into the Sem
ate on Monday. Just how he will be
prevented from doing so is not yet GER
tain. Ii is probable that objection will
be made 10 receiving the credentials as
was done in the case OF Revels of Mis-
sissippi in 1871. Revels was the first
colored man elected 10 the United
States Senate, and when Henry Will
son presented his credentials oljec-
tion was made by Salisbury OF Della
ware to their receipt. The Senate was
compelled 10 vote. therefore. on
whether the credentials should be- re-
ceived or not. In the case OF Revels
the vote was In the Affirmative. for
there were less than a dozen southern
Democrats in the Senate at that time.
In the case OF Clark unless there is a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
IOxIMe EXHIBITION AT THORNTON.

The boxing exhibition given at
Thornton last evening by Richard
Carpenter was attended by about 400
lovers OF the sport all OF whom got Il
full return for their money. The lead
ing attraction was a 15-round bout be-
tween Mike Broderick and kid"
Carpenter. Both men were on their
feet at the finish and II VAS declared a
draw. but there were many who be-
lieved that Campbell should have been
declared the winner. There were two
other bouts between light weights
that were amusing instead of sciea-
tinc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17

Toronto continued on their downward
path yesterday when they lost an ex-
trVmcly close game to Springfield I'm the
ninth The score stood three each in
the last of the eighth, but three singles
IN the last inning did the trick for the
Ponies and they are now In second place
carr the new first baseman. accepted
Is out of ~ chances for Toronto at the
initial corner, but his one error allowed
two men TO score. Manager Barrows
has already secured Brownie" Foreman
who played with Pittsburg In ~ and he
Is now i'm Buffalo endcavorng to secure
two more new men. Attendance 500
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
I3noyvN

Two-base hit, Burke Three-base hits.
Meir. Crane. Home runs. Meir Hille-
base on balls off Hillebrand /; off WASH
burn :. Hit by pitched bali. Steinwendor
liillebrand. Struck out by Hillebrand
3; by Nashbirn b Left on bases. Prince
ton .: brown J. Stolen bases. Stein
wender. Meir. Burke Hutchings. Tobey.
Umpire Smith. Time. I'll. lQm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17

Francis w. Burgess was placed on
probation until Dee. :. by Judge Sweet
land, today. on his plea OF guilty TO the
charge OF non-support of his wife aud
four children and his promise TO prop
erly care for them in the future. Bur-
gess Is a jcwelcr and resides at 500
Douglas avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17

three hits and one base on balls In nine
innings yesterday at Hartford and only
one run. Ward was given the initial
Dag IN the opening inning. was adj
Ndnced by singles and scored Hartfords y
only run. Murphy and Miller indulgcd
IN pitching hattie with the odds I'm
favor OF Rochesters man, neither side
scoring after the first inning Three hits
team three runs. Attendance 900 Score
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
PROVIDENCE.

Sacrifice hits. Bannon. Stafford. Two
base hits, Bannon. Lezotte. Moran. Pa
rent Three-base hits. Lczotte. johnson.
First base on balls. of Souders /. OFF
FRIEND 2: of Evans 2. Hit by pitched
ball. DooleN Struck out. by Friend / {:
by Souders 9 Passed ball Leahy. Wild
pitch. Evans. Left on bases. Montreal ::
Providence 3. Double play. Souders to
Johnson To Dooley. Umpire, OLoughlin.
Time. 2h. ION.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
.savAm HUNT CLUBS TOURNAMENT.

The Agawam Hunt club opened its
tournament for tho womcn's champion
ship Of tho club yesterday afternoon. ia
continue today and tomorrow The
weather was perfect for golf. hut the
severe rain storms of Tuesday had bad
The scores:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
HARTFORD

Two-base hits. Smith. campau. Turner
Stolen bases Smith. campau. Sacrifice
hits. O'Ilagan. Turner. First base ON
Murphy, Miller: by Miller, O'Haean, Lush
2; Wild pitches, Miller ,. Umpire. Hunt.
Time, In. s0m
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
TORONTO.

Two-basc hits. Hanivan. Cockman.
Dolan. Campbell. Home run. Bannon.
stolen bases, Buckley. Campbell, Curlcy.
Double play. Grey To Roach. First base
on balls. off Alloway l.: off Foreman ..
Hit by pitched ball. Tucker. Curley.
Buckley Struck out, by Aloway 1: by
Foreman !. Umpire. Griffin. Time. 2h.
l5m.
Hartford Defeated.
Murphy OF Rochester allowed Hartford
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17

Own a house lot at Oakland Beach
r. l. Auction Sale Saturday. May 18th
1900. at o'clock y. m. q. l.. a. III. j
GROSS, Banipan Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-17
Hartford Defeated

Murphy of Rochester allowed Hartford
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-09-23
SCHLATTER AGAIN
Fine Alleged Healer in. the
 Political Market

A Chicago dispatch, appearing in the Cincinnati Enquirer of recent date, ssys:
 Tine divine healer.' Schlstter. who toured the country and finally locst- ed in this city, is about to go into poli- tics. He ssys:
 q am waiting for the voice Of God to determine my action. The Repub- licans have claimei me, but l am 8 great adm:rer of Mr Bryan because of bis admirable personal habits and Christian behavior. Ibave seen some of ths Demo cratic leaders at nation al head9 quarters, and 1T we come to an agreement by which 1 am to devote my time and energies Co the cause l will carry the m alter to the Lord for a final decision.
 My followers, spd followers of two others, who will do a. wish. number about 25,O00, 900, of whom 5000 900 are voters, co that you zee they would determine the election"
 Abou, four or five years sg, Schl,t. ter came to El Psso and announced himself a divine healer, travelling un- der instructions from God" The Times took occasion to refer to the man 6. a chesp fskir. too lazy to work and playing ou the creduii,y of ignor- ant people for sn existence. This roast caused the divine healer" to pnll his freight out of Ei Psso, and he has been east ever since.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-09-23
HIS EXIT
An Arizona Editor Who With
 draws From the Fold.

Rasmer Ling of the St. Johns Her ald is DO longer editor of that spicy Arizona journal He Te;irss with a bow and the following characteristic vsledictory:
 "FOr ten months l have worked like Il on the Herald.
 "Other duties nov call me away this issue is the lsst shall work of on long suffering circles ot readers.
 feel grateful 10 many friends for food for reflection liberslly supplied and to few enemies who have fur nisbei the spice for the food.
 I have enjoyed the confidence oi some 10 such an alarming extent that they sie now fearful of losIsg money on me.
 "FJr the present proprietor be- seech your Lbersl indulgence in sub seribing and advertising, for he is newly married.
 "To the fraternity; heTe's to your success.
 "rhis is but a temporary dip into darkness out of the sspctum 10, KRAMER LISG."
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-09-23

II you want sn office don't hide your aspirations under s bushel, but le; your wants shine or be known to the voters, that they may see your good points and vote for you. Let your separations burst fOrIh-let the people know who you are and what you are. Give them some time to investigate your character, quafifi ,stion and merits. A snap of forced nomi . stion on a political party is dangerous and should Dt he tolerated, ss it generally 2 suite in defeat.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-09-23
Forty Years Among Cannibais

The French adven;urer who was a aptiye among cannioals in Central Africa for forty years, has decided 10 write book. which will no doubt prove interesting. We can sympaihize with
 is release from his terrible captivity, which must have been as joyous as that of a man who finds himself suddenly re leased from the captivity of a refractory stomach. by that peerless remedy, Hostetter's Stomach bitters. which has done more 10 promo health than any other in existence. This IS the medicin: 10 lake, if you are a sufferer from dys- pepsia. constipation, indigestion. bil- iousness, nervousness or insomnia. Don't fail to give il trial. Ask for Hostet,ers and do not accept a sub- stitute. The genuine has Private Revenue Stamps over tthe neck of Ihe bottle.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-09-23
RisBsE, August 30, 1900. COVERINGS

Earnest willisms was .n outgoing passenger today.
 Otto Giesenhofer left this morning for his San Pedro ranch where he is interested in cattle.
 Chs Abrams, the we'll known cigsr drummer is e Bisbee visitor on his regular rounds.
 Attorney O'Connel, Bisbee's we'll. known attorney left today for Tucson on pro essionsl business.
 The reI ublicsns will holi msss meeting at the Opera House on Fri- day night to discuss political matters.
 John Williams. Tex Campbell and Chss Ovt rlock left today for Tuct on where they go on business before the |. $. land oBce with regard to filing sdyerse claims on ground whose psteptsbility is beips raised.
 An attempt was made Co break into the Peoples store last night but the unknown burglar was unable 10 force his way inside and his trouble in en. desvoriDg to gain an entrance by the rear doors proved unsvsiliDg.
 At the coming conventions the total De mocrsiic delegates will number 6S of which Bi-bee is entitled to IS and the Republicans will have 72 oi which Bistee hsa 24.
 Politics are begin ming 10 warm ur
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-09-23

Mining will doubtless receive the the greatest ehare 0! attention during the coming year, and developmen, in that line will be greater than has been seen during any var in the las, ten years thsG have passed. A large aambs: .! mines that have been un- dergoing eI'ensive deye'opment will Don be added to the large number O! regular and profitable shippers.