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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
Woonsocket.

The Woonsockets are making arrange
ments TO play "a number of exhibition
games in this city before they disband Oc-
tober 18th. IL is expected that they will
cross bats with the Milfords, Clydes Holy
Cross, Browns and Boston league team.
They will play the Brown University nine
in Providence next Tuesday.
The September rainfall az the pumping
Yytion of the water works was D. 70 inches.
Though the city election does not occur
for two months, IL being on the first Mon
day in December, yet there is now consid-
cradle talk and speculation rife as TO what
two men good aud true will represent the
two great political parties in the contest
for the Mayors chair
Mayor Pond has declared himself a
candidate for reelection. and though there
is lots of talk about knitting him on ac-
count OF his attitude on the park question
and enforcement OF the liquor law his can
didncy seems To have nipped in the bud
any incipient boom for other men, and he
viii undoubtedly receive the full Demo
cratic vote on December 18th.
For the Republicans there Is n strong
sentiment among the conservative element
of the party that the large French con.
tingent should be represented, and that
y. pothior. the present City Auditor.
should be nominated with hardlyan oppos-
Ing voice. lie polled large vote last year
aud will doubtless increase his vote i'm
December.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
BIG BLAZE In HALIFAX.
HALF THE ClTY'S WATERFRONT
SWEPT BY FLAMES.
The Great Cunard Docks Destroyed-The
Fire Only Arrested by Blowing UP
Blocks of BuiidiDgs-The Loss is
Heavy but Cannot Yet Be Estimated.

HALIFAX, n. s., Oct. 2.-This city was
visited last night by the most disastrous
fire il has ever known in the whole course
Of its history. IL broke out at 10 O'Clock and
il was o'clock this morning before 1t was
under control. six entire blocks were
swept by the conhagration and the loss
cannot yet be estimated with any definite
ness IL is, however, very large.
The fire began in Bailey's planning mill
on Taylor's wharf and extended rapidly
north and south through Butler, Brook
field and Liverpool streets.
AT 9 o'clock this morning II enveloped
the great Cunard docks, taking in half the
water front of the city. The lire depart
ments Of neighboripg towns were called to
the rescue, and finally il became necessary
to summon military men from the British
men-of-war in the harbor and the royal en-
gineers They nj once began blowing up
buildings ms the only possible means OF ar
resting the progress of the fiames, and
with their aid the work OF the fire depart
ment at last proved effective. To prevent
disastrous explosions great quantities OF
petroleum, stored on Liverpool wharf,
were rolled into the dock.
John Taylor d Co. Is big fish warehouse,
Rockiiold Bros. lumber warehouse, But
ler's spar yard, the Halifax broom factory,
y B Nelly a. Co, commission merchants,
and Stafford Bros. oil dealers were burned
out, with the whole block on the north
side Of Hamilton's wharf, adjoining the
Cunard wharves.
The sky was lighted up for miles by
flames, and the streets were filled with
surging throngs of spectators. IL is not
thought there was any loss of life during
the progress of the fire.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
The "prince Georre LIbel snit.o

MONTREAL, oct. 2.--Much indignation is
felt here over the action of the jury which,
after "a five days trial, found Reporter
O'Brien guilty of libelng Prince George.
The verdict was guilty with a recon-
mcndatiOn to mercy, and O'Brien will
probably be let down rather easy. Most
people admit that the story published was
substantially tric. That Prince George
was out on lark with the boys and
that scUlile occurred cannot be- denied.
But the loyal jury felt il Il duty TO find
the correspondent guilty
LATER -R. VI. O'Brieu, correspondent of
the Dunlap cable service, who has been on
trial for alleged libeling of Prince George
fixing "A despatch rcnunting dcbauch
of the Prince while in Montreal, was CON
NiCted today, but sentence was suspended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
Town Topics.

The case of Mrs T.. G.. Anderson of this
city, who was charged with selling goods
without license in Fall River, has been
postponed until the 10TH
President Dubois, Secretary Patstone
and Treasurer Dawson of the state eXecu-
tive board of the British American Asso-
citation, installed,the officers of the new
branch at Elmwood last evening. Mem
bers of the association from South Provi-
dence, Olneyville, Pawtucket and Black
stone were present'and the members were
impressed with the necessity of becoming
thorough American citizens. The meet
ings will be on the first and third Tuesdays
in each month. The officers are: Presi-
dent. Andrew Warren McCue: vice
president. James Walsh; secretary, James
Mayer; treasurer, II. j. Crimson.
The New York, Providence s, Boston
and Old Colony Terminal Company has
given the contract for constructing the
approaches TO the new station from Cove
street To John 4. Tank for $4,000. The
work will consist of driving piles and ma
soury construction.
The North Congregational Church will
pay its new pastor, Rev. A. II. Chittcn-
den of Andover, Ohio, 81 500 "a year, with n
vacation of four weeks each year. The
appointment awaits the sanction of the
ecclesiastical society
Andrew Anderson, II years of age, has
been missing from his home % Back street
since Friday.
Michael Mclaughlin, living at 81 Royal
street, while driving up Doyle avenue last
evening collided with "a buggy driven by
William Shaw. Mclaughlin was thrown
out and cut a bad cash op his head.
James McGovern drove off "a team be
longing TO some one else recently and was
fined SO and costs in the district court
this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
A CHICAGO IDEA AGAIN.
BOGUS CHECKS PASSED ON A PACK
ING FIRM.
A Former Employe Arrested Charged
with Committing the Fraud 90 The
Losses May Amount tn $4,000, All
in Small sums-How IL Was Discov-
cred.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2-The detectives have
for some time been working on bogus
check case and this morning made an i'm
portant arrest, which they think will put
n stop TO the robberes.
About two months ago, 300 blank checks
OF the International Packing Company
were stolen In "A mysterious fashion. The
checks were on the Drovers' National
Bank. The thieves forged the name OF the
secretary and treasurer Of the Packing
Company and passed the checks in stock
yards, different firms cashing them.
This has been going on for some time,
and when bundle OF checks was present
ed to the Drovers' Bank by IA brewing
company, which had taken them up for
payment, they were pronounced clever for
geries.
Each check was for $50 or $50, and they
were quite numerous. 1t Is estimated
that the forgeries will amount TO about
$4,000, when all are reported. A young
man named Heller, formerly clerk in the
employ Of the Packing Company, has been
arrested on suspicion Of having forged the
checks. III the suspicious are well founded,
he must have had accomplices, for whom
the police are diligently searching.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
BoULANeER's LAST WORDS.
His Only Regret Was That He Did Not Die
ON the Battlefield.

BRUSSELS, Oct. AT meeting of the
personal and political friends of Boulan-
ger yesterday, his political testament was
read Among his last words, which he
asked might be published, were these:
Tomorrow / shall be a dead man; to-
day ! have nothing to reproach myself
with. All my life have done my duty.
My death is no shame TO myself, but IL Is
shame for my proscribers, those who
sought TO brand loyal soldier by the
judgment of q political tribunal.
In quitting life have but one regret
that have not died on the field Of battle,
fighting for my country. That country at
least will permit one Of its children, at the
moment OF returning into nothingness, TO
recall himself to the memory OF all lovers
of la patrie.
"Vive la France. Vive In Republique.
=" Done and signed under my hand on the
eve OF the day of my death.
"EREEST BoULANGER."
The funeral will take place tomorrow.
Gen. Boulanger's secretary says that OF
late his master had had q wasted look
with IA hectic flush. Gen. Boulanger's
mother has not yet been told of his suicide.
Nine. Boulanger, his widow, remains
greatly depressed in spirits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
NeMnnrf NeMs.

Edmund III Schermerhorn, who died last
night Is said TO have been worth sl2,00O,-
600 lie was cousin of William Astor,
the society leader. He lived i'm Newport
for many years in bachelor state and was
noted for his eccentric and parsimonious
habits. IL was said that an early love af.
fair was the cause of his cccentricity.
supreme Court came in Mt $3.50 this fore
noon, Judge Douglas presiding. The
criminal docket occupied the entire morn
ing.
W. H. Gordon, for breaking and enter
ing, plead guilty and received twelve
months at hard labor.
Richard peckham. indicted for rape.
plead assault and received twelve months
at hard labor.
Obed III. King and Edward Curtis, fire
bugs, for setting fire 90 Swindume's mill
were both found guilty and sentenced to
two years hard labor
Thomas Wilder settled. on payment oi
costs. for selling n glandercd horse.
Other cases were heard and continued
At l2:2j the court adjourned till Nov. 10
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
NOTES FROM CITY HALL.
10 Is Very Quiet aud Everybody Is A
Work.

II is very quiet about the City Hall these
fine October days. 30 far rs important oc-
currcnces 90. but everyone is hard at
work, from the mayor down TO the JAM
tors. IL would bc great weather 10 go out
IN the woods. some employees think, but It
is also good weather 10 work. IL is
weather that pleases the health depart
ment, too, for this tine air does not breed
disease.
The schools will open Monday in the
River avenue, Doyle avenue and CaudaCe
street school houses, which are now ready
There are now four sewing teachers en-
ployed i'm the schools, Mrs lloyt having
been added since last year. Each teacher
has thirty rooms To visit every week.
Fire escapes have been placed on the
Cheapsidc and Parsons blocks on North
Main aud Canal streets, belonging TO the
H. Darlington and Sullivan Durr estates.
Supt Hathaway OF Roger Williams
park reports that the tiger is very good
natured fellow. He eats fourteen or
fifteen pounds of fresh beef every day He
is not tame enough to allow any one to 20
into the cage, which is considered a good
thing. as some one might be seriously in
jured il any risk was taken. The buffalo
has not been very well contentcd, but is
getting more used TO his new surround
ings lie is fond Of hay. Supt. Hathaway
tells quite an interesting story of his cap
turc az Austin Corbins park.
The number Of people who register Is
increasing rapidly each day in the City
Elprk Dfiicp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
On Dit at Olneyville.

Charles Petri was arrested last nigh
charged with stealing pears on the Hiram
Pierce estate This morning in court h
pleaded guilty, was fined $40 and costs ans
settled up.
A decision has been arrived at concern
ing the alarm bell renently stationed II
the engine house in Johnston. The com
mittee met yesterday and tried the boxe
most remote from the station. The repor
was distinctly heard, and was capable
arousing, even at night the firemen. How
ever, il is thought that the bell is capabl
of greater volume, hence it will be low
cred.
The ladder men of the Johnston Fir
department will meet in their sittinj
rooms at the engine house this evening.
Complaint was entered at the Eight
District court this morning by Thoma
Penney, ex-president of the Game Associa
tion, against Harley c. Phillips, for al
infraction Of the game law. Constable M
Bates of Johnston and Game Wardei
Rounds Of Hope, at North Scituate founs
several baited traps and snares IN whicl
some one SUPPOSED to be Phillips had beei
capturing partridges. He was ARRESTED
and is now awaiting trial.
Yesterday afternoon Martin K. Carol
was arrested in Johnston. lie had visites
several h6Ises, representing himself as al
agent of Samuel Shove & Sons of Provi
delce. This morning, when arralgned fo
endeavoring to obtain money on false pre-
tences, he pleaded not guilty and was re
leased on bail of $500 to appear for tria
Monday.
So numerous were the applications fol
positions as evening school teachers IN
Johnston that il was found necessary Il
call "a second meeting last evening of th
committee. For principal of the Thornton
evening school j. B. stanton Of Brown
University was selected assistant, William
Il. TarboX, also of Brown. For assistant
at Merino, Louis g. Sammis was ap
pointed. and Ernest B. Page assistant "a
Olneyville. The schools will be opened II
a short time.
Last evening fair was opened at th'
French Church, Harrison street, under the
auspices OF the 81. Jean Baptiste Society ol
Olneyvile. I'm full regalia they marched
from their rooms on High street, meade.
10y the Cadet drum corps, tosthe hall. A
larpe cro,yd attended,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
ST. JAMES, PEOPLE HAPPY.
The New Parish House Opened with
snecrhes LAST ENcning.

The New Parish House Opened with
Speeches Last Evening.
st. James Episcopal Church opened its
new parish house at 20 Brighton street TO
the public last evening. Refreshments
were served. Rev. j. w. Atwood, the
rector, presided, and spoke of the import
ance of the institution 10 the church. He
said that the charitable work of the church
would centre there Rev. Henry Bassett,
of the Church of the Epiphany, and Mr.
Frank Richmond spoke of the organization
and work of the parish, which was begun
in 1851. Elizabeth Manton and Candace
Allen were the women to whose efforts
the early success was largely due. The
first rector was the Rev. w. ID. sherman
T.. ID. Bassett, the Rev. II. ii. Cocroft, the
Rev +. ". Is. jackson, of St Stephens
Church, ana Others spoke. There were
flowers ia abundance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
FRUITS OF RECIPROCITY.
Big Line OF Steamships to Brazil is
Proposed.

New YORK, Oct. 2.-Among the first
.senor A. H. ID. T.. Coelho for five first-class
iron steamships OF 1000 tons each and
eight wooden vessels OF similar capacity
10 be used between Brazil and the United
States.
NThe steamships will run exclusively be-
tween New York and Brazilian ports,
tween Baltimore and New Orleans. The
vessels will cost in the aggregate between
81 100000 and 81 10000 aud will be owned
and operated by the banks of concessions
and discounts OF Rio de Jeneiro. Senior
Coelho says that Brazil wants no more
business with England, as that country
has been at war with Brazil financially
for years and robbed IL with the coopera-
tion OF Dom Pedro OF billions of dollars
Senor Coelho is authorized TO receive pro-
nOsals
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
GEORGE w. lADD DEAD.
He Began the Manufacture of Filled
Watch Gases In 1900.


George w. Ladd, who has long been a
well-known citizen and prominent busi-
ness man in this city, died last night. He
founded the Ladd Watch Case Company in
1885, and began manufacturing gold-dlled
watch cases. The factory was located on
Eddy street near Middle, and has remained
in the same building up 10 the present
time, but new building has recently been
completed on Richmond street. which the
company will soon occupy
The Ladd company was the first to make
the filled cases which consist of plate of
steel with gold layers on each side.
At the factory IL was stated that very
little was known of Mr.. Ladds death, but
that he died aboard his yacht somewhere
in the bay and the body had been brought
90 the city. He leaves besides his wife
two sons, Arthur B. Ladd, connected with
the watch case company, and younger
son. At the time of his death Mr.. Ladd
was vice.president of the company; j.
A. Brown is president.
Mr.. Ladd was about 60 years old, and
has been in poor health for some time.
He was never public man, but was
widely known in business circles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
PaWtucket.

The Y. NJ. C. A. gymnasium was form
ally opened last evening, and the new In
structor, Mr.. Barnard, gave an exhibitio.
of athletic exercises which was very wei
received. The class is not so large as o.
former openings but it is thought mos
young men will join.
Hundreds of people were present at tn
opening of the Meiklejohn-I.om .omas plan
and organ wareroom last evening.
The testimony in the inquest in the cas-
of Julia Dempsey was concluded yestcl
day, but the verdict has not been rendered
The British American Association
branches of Pawtucket, Central Falls AM
Lonsdale assisted in forming new brancl
in Elmwood last evening.
In the District Court this morning Osca
Draper was sent to the State workhous
for six months as common drunkard.
William III. Dempsey was fined 81 AM
costs for assault on Napoleon yrepan.
Two persons were fined SO and costs "a
drunkenness
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
WHO WAS THE TENANTl
A Question for the Jury to Decide I'm tn,
Giilan-ChedelIo Case.

question Tor the Jury TO Decide In tho
Glilan-ChedelIe Case.
William T.. Gillian was proprietor OF a
store in the Chedelle block East Provi-
dence, for several months prior TO October
of last year. lie had some trouble with
Sylvester W. Chedelle, agent for the es-
tate, and the question arose as TO whether
or not he had any right 10 the store. Gil
Ian claimed that he had, but for all that
on October 22d of last year all his posses
sions in the store were set out on the side
walk during his absence. Now he comes
TO court and asks for 800 damages from
Sylvester w. Chedelle. His goods and
business were damaged 10 that amount,
lie says.
Mr.. Chedelle says that Gillian was not
his tenant at all. but Mrs. Rhodes and j.
q. Peck, against whom judgement was
rendered in the Court of Common Pleas
on October Goth. and who were elected by
process of execution.
The trial was begun in the Court Of
Common Pleas, before Judge Rogers. yes
terday afternoon, and continued with the
opening of court this morning.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
SPARKS FROM TIE WIRE.

Collector Hendricks. Mr.. Fassett's suc-
cessor at New York, has got TO work in
excellent shape. lie will make no
changes in the staff of the office.
The White Cap" case Is on trial at
Dedham, Mass. The victim, II. n. Pratt,
testified yesterday.
President Eliot of Harvard yesterday
welcomed the freshmen TO college and
gave them some good advice.
Alphonse Won Kaisertreu, n noble but
poor German, tried to commit suicide in
New York yesterday. He may die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
BURNED THE RAT ALIVE.
owen MeKeon and the Society with a
Long Name"

Owen Mckeon, an elderly advocate of
the shamrock, appeared in court to-day to
answer 10 q charge brought against him
by the Society for the Prevention Of Cruel
" To Animals. From the testimony of
witnesses il was ascertained that Mckeon
had i'm the presence of the pupils of the
Ring street school burned rat, saturat-
ing the animal with kerosene oil and set
ting the cage in which the rat was held on
n pile of straw, while, setting fire to the
straw, he calmly stood by and watched the
torture of the animal
TO convince Mckeon that such sport
was not tolerated by a law-abding COM
munity Judge Cooke fined him SO and
costs. The case was appealed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
Jerome Kennedy
e. co.
CAUGHT BY THE DOG.
Novel, But Effective Method of Captur-
ing "a Thief.
100 Westminster street.

Shortly after o'clock this morning Off
Ger Feeney discovered q man in the store
of Charles l.. Ellis * Co.. Al North Main
street. He gave chase, but the burglar
made desperate dash for liberty and dis
appeared down aside street. Feeney called
on him to stop, and as he did not heed the
call, fired two shots at the retreating fig
ure. This did not cause him to stop, but
only accelerated his speed.
suddenly long black streak shot after
the fugitive and alighting square upon his
back, bore him to the ground. Ii was
Spider" the watch dog belonging TO the
What Cheer stable When the officer ar
rived he found the dog standing over his
victim with glaring eyes and foam flecked
muzzle
The prisoner was taken to the Central
station and gave the name of Robert w
Lewis. In the District Court this morning
Lewis, who is colored, was bound over tc
Tuesday for trial.
This is the second time that Lewis has
been caught for burglary. Four years age
he was sent TO Jail for two years for break
ing into the clothing store of Charles
Cohen. on North Main street. II is alsC
surnised that Lewis is wanted by the de
tectives on account of job done at Paw
tlXet recently.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
PURCELL AND HUNT.
They viii Race at Narragansett on the
3Oth for 500 "a Side.

Lawrence Purcell of Pawtucket and
Fred Hunt of Fall River have been match
ed for l00-yard race, To take place at Mar
ragansett Park on the 30th inst. The
match is TO be for 800 side. and "A forfeit
of SIS side is already up to bind the
match.
Tom Burrows. the English runner, who
has been making his home in Pawtucket
for the past few months. has gone back to
England He is entered in the Sheffield
handicaps, and will return TO America as
soon as they are finished George Hamell
tried TO get in match with him before he
left, but he slipped away so quietly that
nobody knew what had become of him un-
til he had been gone week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
A REOUlSlTlON WANTED.
Boston Authorities Ask Gov. Ladd for q
Cranston Prisoner.

Another exchange of prisoners between
this State and Massachusetts, is asked for
by the authorities of the latter. What the
offence is has not been made known, but
steps are being taken by the Massachu-
setts police to get their man.
Police officials from Boston were in the
city to-day and applied TO Gov. Ladd for
u requisition for "A prisoner who is con-
fined in the Jail at Cranston.
Gov. Ladd was away but they probably
saw him later today.
Attorney General Burbank said that il
would not bc proper for him to make
known the mans name at present. The
man is at Cranston, however.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
Martin and scott win be There.

entered Al Martin and +. III. Scott for the
tournament of the Worcester Athletic
Club Martin will run in the 100 yard and
220 yard dashes, and Scott will compete in
the hammer throwing contest. He gives
promise of being a good man in this line
OF athletics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
An Inccndinry Attempt.

An attempt was made last night to burn
the harm standing i'm the rear of the old
cotton mill on Bacon street. The incend-
iaries piled n stack of dry shingles and
boards against the side OF the barn and
ignited the pile, but for some reason the
fire did not 20.
Had the shingles burned the destruction
of property must have been great The
mill is not In use, but was formerly occu-
pied " Thomas Mabbitt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01

LAWRENCE. Mass. Oct. 2.-lIenry Cabot
Lodge spoke TO an enormous Republican
mass meeting here last evening, and re-
criticisms of his official conduct at the
Worcester convention. He also discussed
the tariff, showing how the pearl button
and tobbaco industries are ilourishing un-
der the Mckinley bill and quoted George
William Curtis and Grover Cleveland TO
eNcmplify the sound position of the Re
publican party on the silver question.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-10-01
The stanford University.

PALO ALTO, Cal, Oct. The Leland
Stanford, Jr., University, founded by Leland
Stanford in memory of his dead son, was
of an immense throng. Addresses were
delivered by Mr.. Stanford, Judge Shaster,
Acting President Martin Kellogg of the
University of California and by President
Jordan of the new university. Mrs. Stan
ford took n lively interest in the proceed
ings. There is a good attendance of stu
n.pte