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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21

MONMOUTH, ILL.,, Oct, 81. - The express
train to Burlington, which left at o'clock
last night, ran into an open switch in this
town at 1890 this morning. Five lives
were lost and the train, consisting of three
sleeping coaches and two day coaches, be-
side baggage and express cars was totally
demolished.
The engineer and the travelling engineer
of the road were instantly killed Three
passengers were also found under the
wreck of one of the sleeping coaches with
their lives crushed out.
Fifty or sixty persons were badly in
jured. The train was running forty-five
miles an hour.
AS far as known the killed are, Engineers
Emery, George Courtney, and two pissen-
gers, whose names are unknown. Those
of the injured who were able to be re
moved have been taken to the hospitals at
Quincy.
The cause of the accident is alleged to be
the malicious displacement of the switch
at the pottery works by parties unknown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
REPUBLICAN RALLIES.
Fassett Speaks Before Three Great
Gatherings.
COL. ALLEN AT EASTHAMPT0N,
Depew at Delhi-How the Campaign
Went Last Night in the States of New
York and Massachusetts - Plenty of
Energy and Enthusiasm.

NEW YORK, Dot. Ex-senator j. Sloat
Fassett spoke at three great meetings
again last night. His nrat speech was to
nearly 5000 citizens In Wendel's Hall,
West Forty-fourth street. AS tho Senator
entered in company with John w. Vroo-
man the vast audience rose and cheered.
Chairman Charles A. Flammer intro
duced Our next governor" who COM
pared the cost of government of New
York with that of the leading cities of the
world, showing that New York was the
more extravagant by thousands of dol
lars.
Fassett was then driven to the Grand
Opera House, the gathering being one Of
the greatest ever seen there. He assured
his audience that the platform of Tam
many Hall was marked and radically dis
tinct from the Tilden Democrats, the Rob
inson Democrats, the Hancock Democrats,
the Voorhis Democrats, the Jones Demo
Gratis or the County Democrats. At Sara
toga Tammany had seventy-two votes, the
rest OF the Democracy OF this State prac-
tically none.
Senator Fassett was driven from the
Grand Opera House to Lyceum Hall, on
Thirty-fourth street. There were over
1000 voters present He quoted Gov. Hill
as saying: Some good things can be
said of Tammany Hail." and the one
thing he quoted in support Of his state
ment happened back in '6l-before Tam
many got so bad-before she got ac-
quainted with Gov. Hill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
VALLEY FALLS.

A meeting Of the Cumberland School
Committee will be held this evening when
the members of the Board will have an
opportunity to suggest some means by
which they can draw out of the trouble in
which they have found themselves.
Some of the workmen who are engaged
in repairing some of the very old houses
In the vicinity of the coal mine have un-
earthed a number Of old coins.
The president Of the Pawtucket Street
Railway Company, Arnold B. Chace, has
written to the town council stating that
IL will be impossible for his company to
accept the new ordinance on account of
the length Of time between their request
and the meeting at which the petition was
granted
Mrs. Edwin Campbell of Colorado is
is spending a few days with Mrs. Gold
smith of Valley Falls. She formerly re-
sided here.
Officer Mawney arrested man for
drunkenness on John street last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21

Quebec Must Look Elsewhere Says N.
Mercier's Paper.

Quebec Must Look Elsewhere Says N.
Mercier's Paper.
MONTREAL, Oct. 2l.-lhe political situa-
tion in the Province of Quebec is becoming
more critical every day. The Royal Com
mission appointed by the Lieutenant
Governor OF Quebec to inquire into the
charges of boodling made against Premier
Mercier and bis government is now sitting
at Quebec, and damaging evidence Is
being adduced, duplicating the Quebec
Premier and his ministers.
The Commission will conclude its in
quiry in few days, and IL is believed that
the lieutenant-governo will dismiss the
ministry Merciers leading newspaper
organs have already commenced TO pave
the way for an agitation in bahalf OF an
nexation, and are hurling defiance at the
encouragement and the Ottawa govern
ment. A veritable sensation was caused
to-day by the publication in L'Etectelr.
Mr.. Merciers personal organ, of an arti-
Gle entitled Warning TO the Governor
General, in which IL makes violent at
tack on Lord Stanley and threatens trou-
BILE. L,ElectetT says:
"Until now the Province of Quebec has
remained attached to England because
the people of this province appreciate the
tional customs which have been given to
us by Great Britain above all other con-
siderations. But as soon as the represen-
tative of the metropolis allows all those
things which attach us to England TO be
trampled upon with impunity the situa-
tion changes; and out OF respect to our
own dignity we are obliged To question
the future and to see where we will find
protection ourselves"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
ASHTON.

A fair sized audience met in Foresters'
Hall last evening for the purpose of listen
ing 10 the exposition OF single tax by the
friends of the faith. DIR. L.. +. G.. Garvin
and Mr.. Edgar Farnell, both well known
as platform orators, spoke and the audience
was greatly interested i'm listening to their
arguments i'm favor of a radical reform IN
the system Of taxation In the town. Mr.
j. :. Wild acted as chairman.
Mrs Abraham Mills, Mrs. John Mills,
Mrs. Turner Dun and Miss Annie Thomp-
son have been appointed as a committee
20 arrange for tea party, concert and
ball 10 be given by Pride OF the Black
stone Valley Lodge, Daughters of st.
George.
Superintendent Magee OF the Berkely
mill has decided 90 put water closets as
well as steam heating apparatus into the
houses of the overscers a. soon as possible.
The marriages of Peter Stewart and
Miss Julia Grace and that of Richard
Cuinland and Miss Maggie Martin are an
nOunCed TO occur at an early date.
Highway Surveyor y. II. Angel will
soon commence 20 repair the Mendon
road from point half way between Ash
ton and Albion down 90 the Berkeley sta
tiun.
The next meeting of the Ashton branch
OF the Muman's Christian Temperance
Union will be held az the residence of Mrs.
George Arnold in this village.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Reliance Lodge No. "a, i. O. o. F., met
in their hall last evening. One applica-
tion for membership was received, and it
was voted TO accept an invitation to at
tend the fair Of the Friendly Union.
Bucklin Post No. 20, G.. A. r., had an
unusually large attendance at their meet
ing last night. One member was adj
mitted by card. Next Tuesday evening
they will celebrate their fifth anniversary
by an open meeting and entertainment.
The Y. II. :. G. T. held their semi-an-
nual meeting in the parlors of United
Congregational Church. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing term :
President, Miss Gibbs vice president, A.
p. Johnson secretary, Miss Arnold !;
treasurer, Miss Salisbury: corresponding
secretary, A. f. Messenger
The Pythian Sisters held an entertain
ment and pound party last even
ing in Chedel Block. A large num-
ber Of people were present and
enioyed the excellent entertainment, after
which there was a sale ofpound packages,
which was well patronized, and netted
the sisters n handsome sum.
Second Lieut.. John Cooks resignation
has been accepted by the American Histor-
ical Cadets, of Riverside.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
LIKE FADING FLOWERS.
The Sherman Boom Wits Under the
Sun of Rldicule.
INDEPENDENTS ARE WEAKER
Twenty-nine Faithful Ones Attend the
Meeting at Pawtucket-None of the
"Prominent" Republicans Present
other Valley News.

There is a familiar song which runs
thusly:
"Apd when. they were up, they were up, up, up;
And when they were down, they were down
And when they were halfway up, they were
neither up nor down."
And the song very well represents the
position the so-called independents are In In
Pawtucket to-day. The sherman boom IL
going to die aborning. A meeting OF the
faithful ones was called at Pawtucketl
last evening. lt was glorious night ana
there was no reason why, If the third
party movement Is TO receive any sub
stantial backing, there should not have
been a large assembly. Just tWenty-nlne
people responded 10 the call, and they
were very lonesome looking crowd.
It had been heralded that the nomina-
tion papers would not be long enough to
hold the signatures of the great army OF
Sherman followers, and on the strength OF
that assertion il was claimed that enough
votes had already been pledged TO the
hybrid candidate to assure his election.
Alasl Somebody has been drawing the
long bow B'rer Sherman isn't in i'll
There are less than 1870 names on the
mayoralty nomination papers which B'rer
SherInan's friends have been passing about
town, and If the truth wore known some
of the Republicans who were foolishly in
duced 90 subscribe for the new political
animals support-if 1t, the party can be
called an animal-would gladly erase their
signatures could they have the opportuni-
" for doing So
The sherman boomlet has no stability
and il has withered before the blasting
ami scorehing rays of the sun of ridicule.
No true Republican is back of IL, and the
faint-hearted ones of the party, now that
the thin veneer of responsibility is
stripped from the boom, have seen the
folly OF giving it further countenance and
ON election day they will be found true to
the old flag Of republicanism.
There was anoticeable absence this time,
of the former Republican leaders-they
took no part in the meeting and their
failure 90 materialize was demoralizing TO
the petty politicians of the Democratic
school who are seeking TO draw hot chest
nuts from the mayoralty fire without
burning their own fingers.
The Independents have wriggled up
their little bill of popularity, have slid
down 10 with degree OF speed that has
astonished and blistered them at one and
the same time, and just now they are
Neither up nor down"
Again it il remarked B'rer Sherman
isn't in IL. Not in what? Nothingl lie
isn't in this mayoralty race he isn't in the
Democratic party and he isn't in the Re
publican fold. He has stepped out into
the cold cold world and shut the door be-
hind him. From his shivering point of
observation he can peep through the win
dows next election day and watch the Re
publicans wipe up the floor with their
real and only opponents, the regular Dem
ocrats. He'll be better pleased then with
his cold feet than the other man will be
delighted with the roasting he will get.
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The. .................... ...... .Club
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is the strongest Republican Club IN
Rhode Island.
REPUBLICANS!

To stimulate among the Republican
clubs of the State that friendly rivalry
which Is so essential to their success and
tn that of the party, the News VIII, ON
November 10th, present TO that Republic
can club which. i'm the opinion of the
reading public, Is rendering the most SER
vice To Republicanism, handsome SILK
banner suitably inscribed.
The News" invites its friends tn make
the selection, from their own knowledge
of the facts, by filling out this coupon and
sending IL 10 the business office Of the
paper, 81 Westminster street. We shall
continue To print coupon and OFFER until
the FINAL decision on Nov. 10. A free bal
lot and a fair count win decide.
Which is the strongest Republican club
I'm the State-not i'm numbers necessarily,
but in usefulness to the partyY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
Hrieny Mentioned.

The Faber reading circle held its first
meeting Of the year last evening. The
work will he carried on the same lines as
that of last year The members think it
advisable to hold meetings on Sunday
afternoon, beginning with next Sunday.
Two wagon loads of the employees Of
Ostby & Barton went to Warren last
night for dance.
The alarm from box s64 this morning
was for an incipient blaze in the house
owned by NJ. McDermott on Wheaton
avenue The fire was confined 60 the
attic and was caused by an overheated oil
stove. Damage slight.
Prof w. Upton Of Brown University
was elected secretary and treasurer of tie
New England Meteorologist society ycster-
day at its ANNUAL meeting in Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21

The Quarter Centennial convention of
the Young Mems Christian Association of
Massachusetts and Rhode Island, begins
tomorrow at Brockton, Mass, in the
Porter Congregational Church, and con-
tinues to the 18th inst. The prograp, is
the most elaborate ever prepared for these
associations, and includes addresses by
some of the most distinguished religious
and philanthropic workers in the country.
Among the large delegation which will
leave Providence are Hamilton s. Conant,
general secretary Providence Y. NJ. G. A,
w. f.. Chalmers, representing College
Munroe, Brown University Mr.. Conant
will preside over the conference for gem
eral questions on vital subjects.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
PAWTUCKET.

Col. Lyman B. Goff Is confined TO his
house by sickness.
A report was circulated on the street
yesterday afternoon, that Police Officer
Wilbour had shot himself at his home. The
police ambulance was hurriedly sent TO
his residence and 10 the surprise of the
person.
Mr.. Isaiah Goff Of this city died sud
denly at his home on Broadway last even
ing. He was i'm his usual health and had
not complained of feeling sick. His death
was due To heart disease. Mr.. Goff was
the father of Judge Goh of the Central
Falls District Court.
Chief of Police Perry is confined TO his
home by sickness
Bridget Cassidy. accused Of being n
common drunkard, was sent to the State
Farm for six months by Judge Shove thA
morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
MANVlllE.

A man by the name OF Jackson lies in
village engaged i'm hand 10 hand battle
with death Yesterday afternoon he was
walking along the street when he met
Chace Loomis, also resident of this viii
lage Both men were under the influence
of liquor. and hard words led TO blows and
LOomis picked up n large stone and threw
IL at jackson, striking him i'm the forehead,
and causing n compound fracture of the
skull DIR. Hogue was called and he de
cided that there was little il any hope for
his recovery.
There are two happy fathers i'm this viii
lage who are receiving the congratulations
of their friends: Walter Livesley on the
birth Of daughter and Edward Hand
man for a son.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
ORDER OF THE IRON HALL,
The Local Branch Celebrates It's Third An.
niversary Last Evening.

The Local Branch Celebrates It's Third An
niversary Last Evening.
The third anniversary of Local Branch
$50, Order of the Iron Hall, was celebrated
last evening in Dimond Hall The exer-
cises opened with piano solo, by Miss
Sarah McCann. followed by n vocal solo,
by Miss Kitty kelso; reading, John
Brown; baritone solo, Thomas A. Moran;
reading, Miss Nellie Devenish; cornet
solo, l.. l.. johnson.
Following the musical program was an
address by Supreme Justice i. ID. Somer-
10y of indianapolis.
A collation. and dance followed this
portion of the exercises, which were de-
layed until late hour.
The committee of arrangements were
Messrs. W. r. Munnegle, Baxter Lyon,
w. a. Chase, q. h. Spiller, w. w. Kirby
II. Carney. j. r.. Canning: general floor
director, Baxter Lyon: aids, j. II. Besessn,
Joseph Murphy. r. j. Fay, II. II. Carney,
w. III. Walton, IA. H. McTiernan, 4. r.
Healy, W. w. Kirby; reception commit
tee, NJ. 4. McNamcc. VI. +. Munneglc. G..
ID. Mcl.ane, g.. r. Spiller, l.. II. Willard.
Peter Mekenna, j. h. Canning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
Scythia and Edam I'm Port.

LONDON, Oct 81. - The Cunard line
steamer Scythia, from Boston, arrived at
the Dutch steamer Edam from Rotter-
dam for New York. The passengers of
the Edam were landed at Queenstown,
from which port it is the intention of the
owners to transfer them to the steamer
Amsterdam, which will convey them to
New York
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
The National w. G. r, u.

BosToN, Oct. 21.-The National w. c. T..
u. will hold its eighteeath annual con-
vention at fremont Temple, November l3
to Is inclusive. The officers desire to no.
tify the public that no one has been au-
thorized to solicit money to pay the ex-
penses of the convention save q. A. Pu-
rington, chairman of the finance commit
tee, $50 West Brookliue street, and Mrs.
A. j. Gordon, president Of the Boston w.
c. Il. u, 1S2 West Brookline street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
ALBION,

The ladies OF the Albion Sunday school
gave All excellent entertainment at the
chapel last evening. IL was largely at
tended and n considerable sum of money
was netted 90 the school The program
was Of musical and literary character,
and after IL had completed refreshments
were served.
y. :. Angel Is repairing the road from
the village on the Cumberland side.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
DEPEw AT DELHI.
He Talks OF State and National Issues to q
Great Gathering.

He Talks OF State and National Issues to q
Great Gathering.
DELHI, n. Y, Oct. 21.-Chauncey M.
Depew made rousing campaign speech
here last night for Fassett and Vrooman
before great crowd, representing every
town in the county. Speaking of the two
candidates, he made a comparison as to
their respective finess for the Office of Gov
ernor When he mentioned the name of
Fassett there was n roar OF applause
Mr.. Depew then took up National issues,
and humorously described the lamentable
condition of the calamity howlers, who
had predicted National disaster If the Nc
Kinley. bill should become a law; He
pointed 20 the great prosperity which ex-
lists, ana said that the only answer that
the croakers were able To give was that
Providence had interferred with the full
filment of their prediction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
Chapleau's Condition.

MONTREAL, Oct. 21.-Leading physicians
are at the bedside of the Hon. Mr.. Chap
leau, and bulletins are issued hourly
Latest reports state that he is somewhat
easier but very weak. The secretary of
states illness has cast a gloom over
Montreal conservatives.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21

OUR MEN OF COLOR.

There is talk of the First Separate Com
pany, X. L. NJ, visiting New York city this
winter.
Mrs. York Lavarre of 1G2 Thayer street
has been threatened with the loss of an
eye during the past nine years. She will
go TO the Eye and Ear Infirmary at Boston
soon.
Mrs. Parker of Gushing street continues
TO improve i'm health.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21

AUGUSTA, Me-, Oct 21.-Secretary and
Mrs. Blaine, James g. Blaine, Jr., Miss
Hattie Blaine and Private Secretary Dent
left on the private car OF General Manager
Tucker, of the Maine Central railroad, on
the 1910 A. NJ. train this morning for
Washington.
Mr.. Blaine would not say where he will
stop tonight, but il will probably be at
Boston. Mr. Blaine has much improved
in health and appearance since his arrival
here
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
DIR. Patton's Religious Views.

PRINCETON, N. j., Oct. 21.-Various pub
lications concerning ceatain theological
opinions said to have been held by DIR.
Patton and expressed by him some time
ago have caused a great deal of indigna-
tfon here. DR. Patton denies the state
ments and refuses TO say anything upon
the subject, because he does not think it
worth while. Among the faculty particu-
larly indignation has been intense, and
DIR. Duflield is preparing an article 10 re-
fute the Statements
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
A Schooner Ashore.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Oct. 21.-The
schooner Annie j. Parder of New Haven,
bound for New Bedford, with 900 tons OF
coal, run ashore on Round Shoal, Buzz
Yards Bay, last night and filled with
water A Boston towboat with wrecking
lighter went to her assistance this morn
IN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
Lynched for Numbering a Negro.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Oct. 2l.-On the
18th inst. an old negro was brtally muir
dered by white man named Johu Reeves,
at Columbia, this State A mob of white
men put in their appearance Monday
night at the parish Jail, compelled the
taller To surrender the keys, took Reeves
from the Jail and hanged him TO tree.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
A RALLY AT PEABODY.
Gen. CogshalI, Mr.. #. Murray and Capt.
Adams Speak.

PEABODY, Oct. 2l.-Republican enthu-
siasm boiled and sizzled here last evening
when the first rally of the campaign
opened in the town hall. The Hon. b.
Frank Southwick opened the meeting and
said
some principles in the South that 1t does
in the North. in the West that il does in
the East it believes in the American sys-
tenn of protection, the best dollar in the
world in the rule of the majority and
in fearless and honest expression at the
ballot box. Choose you between them"
j. q. b. Adams of Lynn spoke also.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
OFF FOR WASHINGTON.
James G. Blaine on His Way to the
Capital.
HE IS IN PERFECT HEALTH.
He VIII Pass Through Boston this After
noon and May Remain Until To-mor-
row Morning-His Wife, James q.
Blaine, Jr., Miss Hattie Blaine and
sec'y Dent Are with Him.

PORTLAND, Oct 21.-Secretary Blaine
leaves Augusta on the morning train to-
day He will arrive in Boston at o'clock
over the eastern division of the Boston
and Maine, and will proceed Immediately
10 Washington, accompanied by his wife.
He is completely restore to health.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
Big Registration An go.,op.

Boston, Oct. 2i.-Registration closed at
10 o'clock last night, and the number reg
istered for the state election this year Is
very large, considering that it Is only "A
state election. The total number regis
tered. 12,O94, Is just twenty-one less than
those on the list for the Presidential cleo
zion of 1855,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
COL. ALLEN ON DECK
Big Republican Rally Last Night at
Orange.

ORANGE, Oct. 2l.-The Republicans Of
Orange held a large and enthusiastic
rally at the Opera House last night. Hon.
John w. Wheeler presided. +. A. Gil
lette, Springfield, was the first speaker.
Col. Charles II. Allen was greeted with
great applause, and, when quiet was re-
stored, ne told a story, heard on a train, of
man who was carrying a large bundle,
which seemed very heavy. When asked
by his companion what he had in his bum
die, he replied; Zone dollars worth of
Mckinley sugar, and if they keep ON re-
ducing things like this, what are we
coming to b"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
NO PROSECUTION.

spooncr VIII be Let Alone, IL is Said
To-day.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Oct. 21.-The attor-
ney for the Adams Express Company will
not bring any more suits against Clapp
Spooner, 80 member of the firm says
there will be no criminal prosecution,
neither will his horses and carriages or
personal property be levied upon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
THE GRADY MONUMENT.
It Was Unveiled This Noon With
Imposing Ceremonies,

ATLANTA, Oct. 2l.-The Grady monu-
ment was unveiled this noon with impos-
ing ceremonies. Gov. Hill was the orator
of the occasion. Immense crowds thronsed
tho CITY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
Bracket of Newton.

NEWTON, Mass, Oct. 2l.-A Republican
rally was held this evening in Associates
line and w. 5. Slocum of Newton spoke.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-21
A BIG RAILROAD WRECK.
An Express Train Runs Into an Open
Switch.
FIVE LIVES WERE SACRIFI CED.

Three Sleeping Coaches. Two Day
Coaches, and baggage and Express
Cars Totally Demolished - Between
Fifty and sixty Persons Were Badly
Injured.