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The record-union., 1891-09-03

New YORK, Sept. 2.-The Earl and
Countess of Aberdeen arrived here to-
day. While here Lady Aberdeen will
make arrangements for an exhibit of
Irish home industries in the form of lace
manufacturing and home-spun clothing,
women's section of the coming Worlds
Fair at Chicago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
A GOOD INSTITUTION.
The workmen's Medical Aid Association
and What IL Is Doing.

This excellent association, which prac-
tically owes its existence to the Rev.
Thomas r. Slicer, who was its president
until he went TO Buffalo, is doing a good
work although many friends of the idea il
represents would like To see it's scope ex-
tended At present there are five branches,
the largest of which is at the Rhode
Island Locomotive Works. The others
are at the Rumford Chemical Works,
Aliens Print Works, Diamond Machine
Company and Nicholson File Company.
Some workmen not employed in either of
these places are attached To the branch at
the Locomotive Works.
The Association ought To be developed
so that not only will IL be cooperative so
far as medical attendance is concerned,
but will also be the means or providing a
suitable fund for the Rhode Island Hospi-
tai which is doing great deal of gratui-
tous work, and needs and deserves finan-
cial assistance.
The officers of the association are: Pres
ident Hon. Henry Barker; vice presidents,
Andrew McCue, William +. Nash, Will
liam III. Deacon; secretary, William Il.
Crandall; treasurer Alfred Dawson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
PROVIDENCE R L. THURSDAY OCTOBER Is 1891
THE NEWPORT WEDDING.
MISS BLANCHE HAVEMeYER BE-
COMES MRS. DUNCAN.
A Match In Which the High Society OF
New York Is Very Much Interested
The Ceremony Performed by the Rev.
Fathers Malone and Grace

NEsPoRT, r. l., Oct. 15.-The Have
meyer wedding the last and long-looked-
for event of the season, took place at noon
to-day.
The ceremony was performed in the
Havemeyer cottage on Bellevue avenue
and Miss Blanche Havemeyer became Mrs.
w. Butler Duncan.
Owing TO recent deaths in both families
the affair was very quiet, and but about
100 cottagers were present
The venerable Rev. Father Sylvester
Malone OF Brooklyn, n. Y, was assisted
by the Rev. DR.. Grace of New
port in the ceremony which was
performed in the large drawing
room, which was beautifully decorated
with damask tapestries and a rare collec-
tion of Eastern fabrics
There were also beautiful garlands of
many kinds of flowers. An altar, brought
from New York, had been erected in the
large low window.
The bride was dressed in white silk,
trimmed with pearls and wore a magnif-
cent Jewelled pin, a present from the
groom. DIR. Duncan, cousin of the
groom was best man.
The breakfast was elaborate and the
music was by Lander's Band of Boston,
twenty pieces, with Toulmin, the barpist,
from New York, and DIR. Wilson of New
port at the organ.
Tonight, If IL does not rain, the full
Newport Band will be added and a very
elaborate entertainment will be given.
The close of this event will be the signal
for the exodus of large number of the
remaining cOttagerS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
1T WAS A HEAVY STORM.
REPORTS OF GREAT DISASTERS
ALOni SHORE IN ENGLAND.
IL Was One OF the Worst Blows for Many
Years-The Pope ON the French I'll
grims-A New Parnellite Paper-Count
Won Arco-Valley Dead.

LONDON, Oct. 15.--Despatches received
here from Dover say that the hurricane
has been worse than the fearful weather
during the blizzard of March last. The
costly pier extension works which took
three years TO build have been almost com
pletely destroyed.
The lifeboat at Peel, a seaport town OF
the Isle of Man, rescued the crews OF two
vessels which were signalling for assist
ance at midnight.
Additional reports from Glasgow say
that at that point the storm has been the
most severe since the terrible Tay bridge
disaster. The ship Urania, broke from
her moorings and crashed into the Italian
barkentine Girolmina of Castel-a-Mare
and both vessels drifted down stream,
their crews being utterly powerless 10
control them. The steamship Anchoria
of the Anchor Line grounded at Greenock.
The weather in the English Channel Is
still fearful. The coast in many places Is
covered with wreckage. Channel boats
are still unable 10 venture out, and II IS
believed steamship has foundered off
Hollyhead, as the body of dead fireman
has been washed ashore. The gale in the
Irish sea is the worst experienced in many
years. Heavy thunder storms prevail
around London to-day.
Reports from France say much damage
has been done there by gales and by the
overfiowing Of rivers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15

The work Of removing a portion of the
Hill Just south of the railroad station is
steadily progressing. The object is the
erection of new depot. The present facili-
ties for handling freight are not at all in
keeping with the requirements of the
situation.
Mrs. 4. II. Holiday of Mystic and Mrs.
B. +. Eaton of Mantle, Conn, are the
guests of Mrs. Frank Martin on Mechanic
street.
Ex-Governor Bullock of Georgia has pur-
chased the Minigret House on Charles
town beach. He has long been regular
summer visitor there.
Edgar c. Tucker has resigned as driver
on the Westerly and Newport mail route.
Nathan sherman succeeds him
Invitation cards are out for the marriage
OF Mr.. Alfred y. Stillman of this city TO
Mrs. Mary l.. Bangworthy of Ashaway.
The ceremony will take place az the resi-
dence of Mrs Langworthy's parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Lafayette Edwards, at Can
onchet.
Mr.. and Mrs Earl c. Greenman Of Boon
ton, y. j., are the guests of Mrs Ellen
Greenman on Greenman avenue.
DIR. and Mrs Edwin H. Lewis have re
turned from their long visit i'm northern
Maine.
William A. Langworthy has leased his
two dwelling houses on Prospect street,
west side, To the Crefold Manufacturing
Company.
The Lindley mill west side. which has
been still for several weeks, will soon start
up again. On being asked whether the
Mckinley tariff law caused the recent shut
down Mr. Iindley replied, "No, the Nc
KinleS law il all right"
Mr. james a. Sisson has purchased the
George Wilson property, so called, on
Prospect street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
Things Learned Thursday.

The steam yacht owned by Frederick
Sheldon of Newport is moored mt Sprague
wharf This will probably be her last
trip here as she will be tied up next week
Catboat Gloriana was sold yesterday af-
ternoon at Riverside.
Steamer Massachusetts made her last
trip to New York last night.
The Y. II. 5. Club will commence its Sc
ries of socials with a dance at Redman's
hall, High street, on Saturday evening
Clark's Orchestra will furnish music.
A water pipe burst on Gaspee street
near Crossing street this morning. The
foreman of the pipe yard was notified.
The Girard Hotel on Eddy street, has
been sold to Jesse Brown, of the Shakes
peare Hotel, who took possession yester-
day. The price paid was 5000
A crowd of people assembled i'm front of
the Narragansett Hotel at noon to-day to
watch the stretching of trolley wires with
n sort of Eiffel tower mounted on wheels
The Grace Church Cemetery people have
decided the land to the city for the enlarge
ment of Trinity Square.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
RESPECTABLE iNceNDlARlsM.
A Lot Of weiI-Dressed Citizens Set House
AHre in Boston.

BosToN, Oct. 1b.-On a vacant lot near
the West End Electric station just at noon
to-day building was set ON fire by n
party of Boston's most reputable citizens
The attempt was made in open day and no
attempt was made by the police TO check
the arson, nor was any endeayor shown TO
extinguish the flames. Indeed, several
policemen stood idly by to watch the prog
ress of the fire, and did not so much as
summon an engine. a large party Of
portly and venerable men i'm silk hats wit
messed the flames from the friendly shelter
of a rough awning.
The building, was in fact, put up only
10 be burned. Ii was built on the "slow
combustible " principle with heavy beams
thick floors and no air spaces between
studding. The test was arranged by the
New York Eastern Plaster Board Co, the
Boston Fire Proohng CO., the Magneso-
Calcite Fire Proof Co, the Kings Wind
sor Cement Dry Mortar Co, the Clinton
Wire Cloth CO., the New Jersey Wire
Cloth Co. and Stark, Edison a. Co, al
bamural" IL was success or failure, ac-
cording to the point of view, for the build
ing refused to burn at all. Several speak
ers addressed the audience during the
test which is not vet completed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
Hard Trims for the Roafs.

The steamer William Crane of the Mer-
chants and Miners Transportation Com
pany, which arrived in this city last night
had quite hard trip from Norfolk, Va,
which place was left Saturday night. A
storm off Hampton Roads lasted seventy
hours aud the ship made little progress,
and had her cabin smashed and 81 600
damage done. Capt. Seth Foster says il
was one of the worst storms he has been
out in for years.
The Benjamin +. Poole, which had been
with n cargo of SIP tons of coal, got i'm at
40 yesterday afternoon and reports the
worst trip she ever had.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
A LARGE LOSS OF LIFE.
THE BOILER OF AN ENGINE AT MAN.
CHESTER, N. H., ExPLODES.
Six or Seven Bodies Removed From the
Ruins and Many More May Be Found
The List Of injured and Missing Is
Long-A Mill Wrecked.

MANCHESTER, n. H.. Oct. l5.-Later
The boiler OF the five thousand horse
power engine of mill, No. Of the Amos
kaeg Mills, burst at about 9:aO this morn
ing tearing out large portion of the
mill.
Six or seven bodies are said to have been
taken out of the ruins, and the number of
injured is believed TO be at least twenty.
Several hands are not yet accounted for,
and the list of dead and injured may be
continually increased.
The city ia greatly excited and great
crowds surround the scene of the disaster
Large forces of men are nj work In the
ruins searching for victims.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
The EVENING SCHOOLS.
One Teacher Allowed for Every Ten Pupils
Mr.. Cooney Not Approved.


The committee of the school board on
qualifications, at its meeting last night
after considerable discussion voted TO de-
crease the number of teachers for the
evening schools 10 one teacher for every
ten pupils. The list of the evening school
committee. with one exception, was APP
proved. The basis was the attendance
during the first week of last years ses-
sion. In the Mount Pleasant school,
where there were % teachers last year,
only IA were confirmed out of the 2S on
the list There was some discussion of
the appointment Of Harry II. Cooney as
principal of the America street school
Mr.. West spoke of Mr.. Cooney as an ex-
celent assistant at the Olneyvllle school,
and Mr.. Phillips intimated that even il
that was so he might not he a competent
principal.
Mr.. Phillips moved the rejection of Mr.
Cooney, but Gen. Dyer's amendment re-
ferring the appointment back TO the even
ing school committee, was adopted. The
number of assistants at Manton school
approved is seven out of ten nominations,
and at America street fifteen out of nine
teen. An overflow school will be opened
at Mount Pleasant if necessary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
FLOWER AND THE CONSTITUTION.
Ex-President white Fires Hot shot at
the Democratic Candidate.

ITHACA n. Y, Oct. l5.-There was
great enthusiasm in this quiet town last
evening when Andrew ID. White, ex-Presi-
dent OF Cornell University, appeared on
tho same platform with +. Sloat Fassett,
the Republican candidate for Governor,
in joint advocacy Of the cause of honest
money and the overthrow of Tammany.
Mr.. White had been prominently men
toned as candidate before the conyen-
tion, but his advancing years warned him
not TO attempt canvass During his
speech Mr.. White made this amusing re-
ference TO the Democratic nominee
"He hao indeed, been mem Der OF Con-
gress. His money carried him there. At
a time like this 10 Is of no use TO mince
matters plain words are best ask you
20 look over his career, Democrats as well
as Republicans What do you find. Not
n single speech Of the slightest import
ance. No connection with any public
measure, so far as is known. He has, in
deed, published one speech but that
speech was met with laughter and cries Of
derision not only from Republicans, but
from Democrats. II you doubt this state
ment read "The Brooklyn Eagle" For
6he first time in the history of this nation
he, a member of Congress, in order TO pad
out speech, obtained permission of his
colleagues to incorporate the entire Con-
stitution of the United States into IL.
This is simply fac nat part of Mr..
Flowers speech is go but that is all
there is in II of the slightest Importance to
any human being.
NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-The canvass in
this city is very encouraging to Republi-
can prospects. The registration yester-
day was very heavy, showing an increase
of 5000 over the first day last year. The
increase is particularly heavy in Repub-
lican districts and shows how decided is
the revolt against Tammany.
Nl,,A LsII IIa I...
meeting this evening at which the veteran
ex-Register of the Treasury, l.. f. Chit
tenden, and others will speak.
There's a rumor, difficult TO prove or dis
prove, that Mayor Chaplin, disappoint-
ed at not receiving either the guberna.
torial nomination nor that for the mayor
atty, will run for congress in the strong
Democratic district OF Mr.. Boody
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
TO START A STORE.
Cooperation Proposed to be Applied to
Sale of Groceries.


Last night the large room at 81 West
minister street that is used for Prohi-
bition headquarters and also for the meet
tings Of various labor and other societies
was filled quite comfortably with a
company of men and women
most of whom are identified with
the Nationalist club. The meeting
was called 10 order by Mrs. j. Ellen
NJ. Bolles, who announced that the object
was TO take steps 20 start cooperative
grocery store She then introduced Mrs.
Imogene &. Fales of Boston, editor of the
SOct0lOgic and Cooperative NetDs, who
delivered an interesting address, giving a
England from the time Of the Rochdale
pioneers TO the present, with a statistical
account Of the great development of the
business. and in conclusion argued that
the application OF the same principles
ought 20 be attempted I'm this country
more definitely than they ever had been
as yet.
At the conclusion Of Mrs. Fales' address
n temporary organization was effected
and the following officers were elected :
President, Eben Gardner; secretary Miss
Anna Whitemore treasurer, William L.
Uglow directors, William Moore, Jona-
than Bailey, Miss Whitemore, John Utter,
Mrs. Bolles. Mrs j. Bailey and A.
Mathews. There seemed TO be n little
hesitation TO subscribe for stock, but a
large number of those present finally sub
scribed
One Of the chief promoters of the enter
prise said that the amount of capital
thought necessary was 81 800. The shares
are To be s. each. For the first year il is
proposed only TO pay dividend on the
stock but after that dividends will be
made on the purchases after the English
plan A meeting of the directors will be
held Monday night, and an effort is to be
made TO get the store in active operation
early in November
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY.
Joseph johnson, Clerk In Pawn shop,
Arrested for the Above Offence.

Joseph G.. johnson, charged with receiy-
ing stolen property, pleaded not guilty in
the Sixth District Court this morning and
was held until tomorrow for trial
The property in question consisted of a
carriage robe valued at -, which was
taken from the carriage of Thomas Grimes
recently. Ii was later presented at a pawn
shop on High street, 80 cents being ad-
vanced on it. The ownership of the robe
was plain without question, the name of
the owner being worked in the cloth in
letters fully three inches in length.
The loss being reported to the police an
immediate search was made and the robe
eventually recovered. johnson, a clerk i'm
the pawn shop was placed under arrest
for receiving stolen property
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
East Providence.

Officer Fred Wilcox is having week
vacation and Officer Frank Munroe is tax
ing his place.
Mrs Elizabeth Springer of Barre, Vt,
and Mrs. Ella Spraker of Maiden. Mass.
are visiting their sister, Mrs. Joseph w.
Miller.
The Ballou Society held their annual
meeting yesterday afternoon and elected
officers for the ensuing year. In the even
ing "a large number enjoyed the supper
and a social good time
Buckln Post, No. 20, c. A. r., the Sons
of Veterans and the Women's Relief
Corps visited the fair of Farragut Post,
No. :, at Riverside last night. Each order
was largely represented four large party
wagons being required To transport the
party. There were also present the Abbie
j. SlOcum Tent. ID. v, of Providence /:
the Riverside Lodge, X. r., the Unlucky
l3 Club and the H-l0 Club.
The race at Pawtucket Driving Park
which was postponed Tuesday will come
of tomorrow, and "Old Dudley" will be
init.
Watchemoket Fire Eugne Company,
No. /, held special meeting last night In
their parlors. They will attend the fair
OF the King Philip Engine Company at
Bristol tonight.
The Grattan Literary Society met last
evening i'm Pierce's hall. II was voted TO
accept the invitation TO attend the ball
TO be given by the Bachelors Club and
the fair Of the st. Johns Temperance Ca
diets. The concert committee reported
that all arrangements had been completed
for the concert on Oct. Is. One member
was voted In.
Work was commenced this morning on
the new bell tower for the Narragansett
Engine Company at Riverside. Work ON
the tower will De pushed forward with all
possible despatch.
Watchemoket Hall Is having new coat
of paint for the first time since ISIS
Mrs A. H. Marchant picked handful
of ripe red raspberries this morning and
there are large quantities of green and
half ripe fruit now on the vines
The new Asa Il. Stowell. as she lies at
wharf Of the Providence Dry Dock Co., is
the cynosure of all eyes
Heat your Office with a gas radiator. No coal.
kindling dust or ashes Always ready. Gas STOVE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15

ppu,y onndit;nm ",s ~ utsJOHereu th;O an III, IN
raided the residence Of Charles G. Brown
last Saturday night, expecting to find liq-
uor concealed and illegal sale i'm progress.
He discovered more than he expected, for
he found Brown and his son and Mrs.
Angie f. Taft and her daughter, aged IL.
Young Brown was arrested on charge of
criminal assault on the girl and was
bound over for the sum of 1000 The
mother of the girl was sentenced to the
house of correction for six months. The
girl has been at the poor house since the
trial
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
THINK $4,000 is TOO HIGH.
Old Colony Railroad Objects to Paying
that Amount for Chaffee's Life.

William T. Chaffee was killed by train
on the Old Colony railroad at the Paw
tucket station on Sept 9th of last year.
His wife Lavina W. Chaffee brought suit
against the railroad company, ana at the
April term of thr Supreme Court the jury
returned a verdict for the plaintiff for
5000.
The defendent now petitions fora new
trial and the motion was heard i'm the
Supreme Court lately and the case was
held for advisement.
In the same court a probate appeal was
heard on petition of creditors to remove
Sampson A. Kinsley as administrator of
the estate of William +. Macomber
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
suPT. EASTMAN WILL BE THERE.
He Will be Asked tn Explain Why Wal
ter brown Is Not Free

A citation was to-day served on Supt.
Eastman Of the State Farm by Deputy
Sheriff Sheahan, ordering him To appear in
the Supreme Court Saturday. and show
cause why he should not liberate Walter
Brown who was sentenced from the Dis
trict Court last December TO the Reform
school during his minority with an altern-
ative of six months in the workhouse. He
preferred the Reform school, but after n
short stay there was transferred To the
State workhouse, as the father supposed
for six months, but he is now told by
those in authority that the change was
made because he Mas incorrigihle
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
THE CITY COMMITTEE AFFAIR.
Alderman Fuller to Move for An Inves
tigation, or VIII Resign.

Alderman Fuller To Move for An Inves-
tigation, or VIII Resign.
= In regard to the charges which Alder
man Fuller makes against the other mem
bers of the city property committee rs to
the management of the contracts for city
buildings, etc, Mr.. Fuller said to-day that
hS would press the matter in the Board of
Aldermen. He would first offer his resig-
nakion from the committee and if il was
accepted he would get out and be done
with il, but if il was not accepted he
would then offer resolution providing
for the appointment of a joint special
commttSe TO investigate the business of
the commiSS2e.
Prominent members OF both boards
have stated that they do not believe the
matter is serious one, but think il will
be satisfactorily settled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
Auction Sale Saturday,
RAIN OR SHINE.
S. A. PIERCE,
COMMISSION AGENT AND AUCTlONEER.
Central Falls.


The French Republican Club is making
great progress. At a meeting held last
evening twenty new members were en-
rolled, making "A total of 100 nc present ON
the books. Forty-eight declared their in
teton TO become citizens, and 1t Is expect
ed that next Wednesday evening. Mr..
Follett, clerk of the Eleventh District
Court, will be present 10 arrange thus
branch of the work. Town Clerk Z. treo
Crawfordi registered thirty-slx voters
Mr. j. VI. Authier. editor of Il 'ESptroncS
addressed the meeting in French upon tne
subject of Party Disciplined" Inc yuV
is supposed TO meet once u fortnIgnt; Due
for the present weekly meetings wan "
held.
Town Clerk Crawford went 20 the Cres.
cent Associations rooms on Pine N's's
last night 20 register such persons az 'w'
sired TO avail themselves Oh 'he "PPor
tunity. .
In Justice court James ]. Hnghes was
fined 500 and costs this morning for 'io
lating the Sunday screen law ana "p
pealed.
John McMullen arrested for larceny was
discharged on payment OF cosss' h.'i,'S hv,"S
Lawton for the larceny OF two u'.p,S''as sin ,h,a
was sent 20 the county p'i ivr ,,;.,', Sn,,.
months. IIelus G0ldburg ior Pe''""nS
without license, fined $40 ana costs
rfyou try gas radiator once, yoe VIII nsvs- os
without one ln cold weather. oAs s'svs
Market square
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
An Explosion i'm Madrid.

MADRID, Oct. 15.-One employe was
killed and several were injured by an ex-
plosion in a fireworks factory in Malaga
yesterday. The factory and several ada
cent buildings were destroyed by the fire
which followed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
Killed by tho Cars.

CHICAGO, Oct. l5.-Dr. NJ II. Irwin,
formerly "a prominent physician but Of
late years retired from the practice Of his
profession, was killed instantly yesterday
afternoon by being struck by the cars at u
crossing in Englewood His body was
fearfully manglcd il being thrown in
front of the train and ground TO pieces.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
VIII Mnke a Statement.

NEW YORK, Oct. l5.--Friends of John
Hoey, eX president Of the Adams Express
Company, say that the statement he will
shortly make will clear up his case con
siderably. Why he sold his stock just
before the Boston Dispatch and Kingsley
negotiations is one oil the things he will
have To eXplain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-15
The French Pilgrims.

LONDON, Oct. 15.-A prominent cardinal
an intimate friend of the Pope, in an inter
view at the Vatican, says he is convinced
that the disturbances attributed TO the
French Pilgrims were really precipitated
by the Italian government, which is jeal-
Gus OF the growing influence of the Pope.