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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17
RUMFORD.

The services at st. Margaret's church
Sunday morning were very impressive.
The Rev. Bishop Harkins Of Providence,
administered confirmation TO thirty-one
children, and also blessed the beautiful
and costly statue of St. Mary which was
presented to the church by the ladies of
the parish.
Mrs. Bertha Bredeson died at her
home May IA. at 1918 o'clock. She was
born In Norway in 1880 and had six child
rem, tive living at Rumford. Her age was
62 years aud 2 months. She was buried
Sunday afternoon in the old cemetry.
George Wallen is quite i'll with the
grip and quinsy sore throat.
William aud Howard Carlson have just
recovered from short illness.
John Nelson, man at work on the
road, was engaged in getting out gravel
from pit near the bridge, when he felt
something crawling up his leg. Upon
looking he found it To be large snake
1t had wound around his leg when at
work. On being killed it measured four
feet and five inches and was about three
quarters of an inch In diameter.
Persons wishing the NEWS will find
copies of the paper at Britton's store OPP
posite the depot, or they may be obtained
from Richard l.. Bowen.
The road surveyor, Mr.. George f.
Walker, has a gang OF men at work re-
pairing the highway at the end OF the
Mr. Charles II. Brtton and Miss Annie
Bosworth will be married on the oath Of
May.
James o. Williams cut his knee-pan
when at work the other day. 1t will PROB
ably cause him trouble for some time.
A party of friends hung Miss Ferris q
very pretty May basket last night.
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MYSTIC.

Capt. Guideon Gates. one Of Mystics
oldest and most respected citizens, died
Sunday afternoon, Of cancer In the stom-
ach.
Robert Eldridge Of New York. spent
Sunday in Mystic.
Prof j. X. Bucklyn preached at the
Seventh Day Baptist church at Clark's
Falls Saturday and at Groton Baptist
church Sunday.
The News is selling like shot cakes" In
Mystic. 1t Is our best evening paper.
Manager jackson has booked Love on
Wheels" as the next production in the
opera house, the date being May 90
Mr.. Hollis Frost spent Sunday with his
friends in Norwich.
A number Of our young people attended
the closing exercises Of the public school
at Clark's Falls Saturday evening.
The Y. w. c. I. u. met with Mrs. G. L
Tibbitts' Tuesday afternoon.
DR.. +. II. Denison appears on our
streets with new bicycle OF the Warwick
make.
The Youths Temperance Alliance met
at the Mystic Valley Institute Sunday
evening.
The Rev. Howard Cook of the Metho-
dist Church addressed the bi-monthly
temperance meeting at the Congrega-
tional Church Sunday evening"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17
The SCALES YIBRATE.
The Balance Of Justice Now Drops
against HiIImon's Widow.
A FAMOUS CASE IS REVIVED.
4 New Trial to be Had ON Account Of
Errors-Did Hilimon Lose His Life 1T
Crooked Creek or Was the Body Of
waters Substituted?

WARRINGTON, May 17.-Ths Mutual
Life, New York Life and Connecticut
Life Insurance Companies succeeded In
securing an order from the Supreme
Court for new trial In the somewhat
celebrated Hillmon life insurance case.
This IL case OF alleged attempt to swim
die the insurance companies out OF large
sum Of money by pslming Oh the body OF
one man for that OF another man on
whose life there were largo policies.
Hillmop had policies aggregating e2o,-
900 on his life in the three companies
named and when his death was an
nounced not great while after the issu-
ancs of the policies the companies be-
came suspicious OF fraud and refused TO
pay the amount Of the policies to 5aliie
2. Hillmon.
Death, 1t was asserted, resulted through
an accident at Crooked Creek, Kansas.
After the Coroner's inquest the insurance
companies succeeded in having the body
exhumed and contested tho suit brought
by Mrs. Hillmon, setting up the claim
that the body was that OF man named
Walters.
Photographs were submitted by the
court of Hillmon and OF the corpse. The
lower court gave judgment for Mrs. Hill
mon and this judgment was yesterday re-
vsrsed on the ground OF errors at the
trial, particularly the exclusion OF certain
evidence.
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RIVERSIDE.

With Mrs. f. Perry Ferris the follow
ing are registered: Mrs. Morrow of Bos-
ton, Mass; +. G.. Hudson, and Albert
Searles of Providence: Mrs. Eaton of
Westerly. Mrs. Ferris is building an
annex 3Ox30, opposite her present house.
John Smith Of Olneyville Is at his resi-
dence on Jackson avenue.
Max Hartwig and family are at the
Sunnyside cottage ON the Bluff.
Arnold Gardner of Hills Grove has
leased the cottage of j. Murray for this
season.
j. ID. Wells and family are at Combina-
tion cottage.
Philip Higney Of Providence will open
the Washington Square House for the re-
ception tomorrow.
Mrs. Nj. Bullock is at her cottage on
Jackson avenue.
William A. Shaw has hired the Clifton
cottage on Malcolm Square.
f. o. Beachman and +. j. Webber and
families are at the Norwood cottage for
the summer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17
SMALLER COTTON ACREAGE.
Indications From the Southwest show
Falling or This Year.


Indications From the Southwest show
Falling or This Year.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 16.-It IL too early
In the season for anyone to know defi-
nitely what the acreage of the new cotton
crop will be, nor can the condition OF the
cotton that has been planted be given.
Enough is known, however, to warrant
the assertion that there will bs reduc-
tion in the cotton acreage this year. To
q decrease there will be is guess work.
Reports received from the correspond
ents of the Associated Press indicate that
there will be at least 10 per cent. less
planted than last year.
The drouths In the Southwest and the
floods of the central and southern por-
tion of the cotton belt have made a great
change in the condition OF things In the
South in the past week, and they will
have their effect on the cotton planter,
and unless there Is speedy relief, 1t 10
said by those who know the situation,
the decrease In the acreage will have to
be made larger than 1t Is now estimated.
Planting is now from two to three week
late In the South and in many localities
the prospect for a planting 10 not very
encouraging.
This Is the case along the river counties
where the land is overflowed. Planters
say, however, that II the food is only q
short one and the waters subside early
they can follow up the water and plant
their cotton in the mud. The reports
from where the planter has not finished
his work, vary, and cannot be relied
upon as being at all accurate. In some
parts of Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee,
Georgia and Mississippi, the correspond
ents say the decrease will reach 90 per
cent. The general estimate, however,
from the whole South, In from Is to 20 peg
cent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17

day, is charter member OF Narrag ansett
Tribe of Red Men, No. 9. of Natick, which
new numbers 2l0 members, aud holds the
rank of past orRanist. He is a prominent
member of the "Cercle Mercier" and
New York"
Mr.. Des Oranges is by occupation a
photographer and has photograph taken
by himself of Narragansett Pier, cover
ing u view of 165 miles Of land aud water
which is said to be the best in the New
England States.
Mr.. Des Oranges is immensely popular
and leading society man Of the Paw
tuxet Valley, aud contributes valuable
photographs for use In the Providence
NEWS.
DIR. F. A. Fecteau, whose picture ap-
pears above. is corresponding secretary of
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PAWIuCKEI.

The Pawtucket Congregational Society
held its annual meeting last evening.
e!ecting the following named oncers for
the ensuing year:
Moderator, John II. Adams; treasurer,
William II. Park; clerk, Eben McGregor;
collector, James Meiklejohn; auditors,
Frederic Bates, Edward g.. Biodgett.
Votes of thanks were gived Lyman Q.
Newell aud Charles Il. Pervear returning
collector and clerk.
The directors Of the First National Bank
held their adjourned annual meeting
yesterday afternoon in the banking rooms
and reelected the officers OF the previous
year. After the meeting q substantial
lunch was enjoyed.
The longest piece OF curbing ever set
In this city was set on North Main street,
Pleasant View, last week. The stone
measured 20 feet, 9 inches. The highway
officials regard the successful setting OF It
as something extraordinary, for such long
stones generally break very easily.
The Common Council will meet In reg
ular session to morrow evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17
THE SHASTA STAGE ROBBERY.
Capture af Badly Used up Participant In
the AfAir.

Capture n Badly Used up Participant In
the AFFAIR.
REDpINo, CAL, May 1s.-The Redding
and Shasta stage robber, who was shot
Saturday night, was captured In Middle
Creek Canyon about Q o'clock yesterday
afternoon, by three young men, named
Harry Paige, Nick Cusick and Lloyd
Carter. The robbsr was badly wounded
in the face and breast, and made no re-
sistance to capture.
He states that his companions took all
the money, telling him that he would die.
He tells so many different stories that 1t
is impossible to tell which il the truth.
He first said that he had two pals and
then that he had one. When the news
reached Redding of the capture people
all focked to the court house to see him
when he came In. He arrived in spring
wagon lying on q mattress and was well
guarded. Officers bore him into the jail
and closed the doors as quick as possible.
He has three or four bullet wounds in
his face, one entering the mouth and
coming out at the back OF the neck. He
has also several wounds In the chest.
The Treasure taken is 5000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17
WASHINGTON.

The members OF the Coventry Town
Council met as Court of Probate In the
Town Clerks Office yesterday afternoon
at I o'clock, present. Joseph Wood, fore
olas Whitford and Frank G.. Reynolds,
the following business being etransacted:
Francis Collins, whose horse was seri-
ously injured between Crompton and
Quidpick, was allowed $50 dam
ages while matters relative to the
estate Of Jane Kilton was continued
one month. The petition for the increase
of bond OF the executor OF the estate OF
Perry Arnold WAS continued. The final
account of the estate of Lucetta Card
Was allowed. also the final account of the
estate OF Louisa Tarbox. An admins
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17
THE CONTINUED RAINS.

Railroad Travel Much Impeded In Arkan-
sas-A "Cannon Ball" stopped.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, May 16.-The con-
tinued rains OF tho past week have caused
great damage to all railroads operating in
this section. The Arkansas river has
taken fresh start and is rising rapidly.
Trains on the northern branch OF the
Iron Mountain Railroad have been aband-
oned for the present. No passenger or
mail trains from st. Louis and the north
have arrived i'm Little Rock since Friday.
The "cannon bali" from st. Louis, due
here yesterday morning, had TO turn
back at Bismarck, Mo-, last night. An
attempt will be made to come through
today, via Charlestown and Memphis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17

Impressive Services in the Senate Cham
ber Yesterday.


ber Yesterday.
WASHINGTON, May 16.-Today, for the
second time within less than six months,
the United States Senate was called upon
to mourn the loss of . member and to
pay the last tribute Of respect to his
memory. To-day 1t was the late Senator
John 8. Barbour OF Virginia whose OBJ
sequies were observed. About an hour
before noon the remains of the deceased
Senator were brought to the Capitol from
his home, where they had been watched
over during the night by guard OF SEN
ate employees, and deposited in the cham
Der. The body was enclosed In q black
cloth covered casket, devoid Of silver or
naments save plain silver plate.
guard over the remains until service be-
gan in the Senate and the doors leading
to the Marble Room were closed to visi
tors.
The chamber was arranged for the cere-
monies In the usual manner. The chair
occupied last Friday by the dead Senator
w0 drsped In black. There was large
attendance OF spectators in the galleries.
Immediately after the journal of Friday
last was read, Mr.. Kenna, in the absencs
ION account of sickness) of the Senator
from Virginia (Mr. DanieD announced
the death Of Senator Barbour and offered
the usual resolutions OF sorrow and re-
spect and for the appointment OF COM
mittee to accompany the remains Ain, to their
The resolutions were ADOPTED and tbs
following Senators were appointed as the
committees: Messrs, Daniel, Kenna, Cor
man, Walthall, Carlisle, Stewart, McMil-
Ian, Cullom and Washburn.
At o'clock tho members OF the House
Of Representatives arrived and took seats
assigned them on the Democratic side of
the chamber. The next arrivals were the
Chief Justice and Justices OF the Supreme
Court. The members of the Cabinet,
headed by Secretaries Blaine and Foster,
next entered. The Cabinet was followed
by the diplomatic corps, the members OF
which took seats behind the Justices OF
the Supreme Court.
Although the dead Senator was not a
protesting member of any church denom-
ination, his wife had been a Catholic; /;
and the religious ceremonies were to be
conducted (at the request of the family
by Bishop Keane, Rector of the Catholic
University.
Then some members of the family of
the dead Senator-three ladies and three
gentlemen-came In and took their seats
on the Republican side of the chamber.
Last OF all came the coffin, borne by Cap
ttoi policemen, and preceded by the
members Of the committee OF the two
houses wearing white scarfs. These were
followed by acolytes, robcd in white,
bearing lighted candles, who preceded
about dozen priests. Father c. Gilles-
pie, 8. j., Rector of the Church Of st. Al
oys,us, read the prayers for the dead, and
Bishop Keane delivered the funeral SER
non.
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UNABLE TO FIX THE DATE.
Tbs Austrian Government In no Hurry to
Resume Specie Payment

Ine Austrian Government In no Hurry 20
Resume Specie Payment
VIENNA, May 16.-In connection with
the introduction of the currency reform
bills In tho Rsichsrath, DR.. Steinbach,
austrian Minister of Finance) has dis
closed the fact that the gold loans for
conversion are not yet contracted for
and that the Government is unable to ix
the date for the resumption Of the specie
payment. Austria will require gold to
the amount of 1S3, 600, 900 forins and Hun
gary gold to the value OF q, ,000, 900 florins.
1t will be arranged for both countries
to begin redemption on the same date.
The unit, which is the Krone, will be
equivalent to ten pence in English cur
rency. All the new coins will bear the
portrait OF the Emperor. The gold pieces
will be ths 20 kroken and the 10 kronen
coins; the silver pieces will be the krone
and half krone; the 20 heller and 10 he'll
ler pieces will be Of nickel and the two
and one heller pieces bronzs coins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17
CAMP WHITE.

p. McGough of Providence is at Pansy
Blossom.
Il. +. Thomas of Hills Grove is building
a large addition TO his stand near the
dance hall.
Mrs. A. Sherman of Central Falls is at
Mount Pleasant No. 4.
Charles Mattison and family are at the
Content cottage.
Robert Austin and family of Attleboro,
Mass, are at the Pine cottage.
The Rhode Island Fishing Club. which
was Incorporated at the last session Of tho
General Assembly. opened their new club
house yesterday by spread and general
good time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17
FARMERS DISCOURAGED,
Tho Illinois Weather Service Reports Crops
Much Behind, Owing to the Rain.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, May 16.-The Illinois
Weather Service in its bulletin for the
week just closed, says the temperature OF
the past week has been below the normal
throughout the State. At the central
Office the daily deficiency was ten degrees.
Cloudy weather prevailed in the extreme
southern counties and western half OF the
central division, and the amount OF rain
fall was above a seasonable average.
In the other counties from which re-
ports were received the rainfall was be-
low. Very little corn has been planted,
as the ground generally is too wet for
ploughing and little farm work can be
done. Wheat and grass in most locali-
ties are reported as looking we'll except
In bottom lands, where fields are flooded.
The farmers are becoming greatly dis
couraged.
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traitor Of the estate Of Job Greene was arr
pointed on application from the widow
or Elisha Chappell to Sc t-off dover was
continued. ID. 8. Harris was allowed 500
as a Commissioners on the town line on
account of the dividing of the towns of
Warwick and Conventry. The council
voted to receive the road and bridges as
constructed at Anthony, after which
numerous sundry bills were allowed.
Lawyers Stephen A. Cook. Albert r.
Greene, Izra X. Parker and George T.
Brown was present at the meeting Of the
Coventry Town Council, yesterday after
noon.
John Jencks Kilton, the newly appoint
ed postmaster, will soon qualify and COM
mence his duties as postmaster on June
lst. Miss Lizzie Mertz, who has been act
ing as clerk since July. 1890. will be re.
engaged by Mr. Kilton. Miss Mertz dur
ing the period she has had charge OF the
Office has made many friends who with
the public at large will be greatly pleased
with her re-engagement
The NEWS will be for sale every evening
by Mrs. Mertz at the post office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17
PLEASANT BLUFF.

II. A. Capron, of Attleboro, Mass, 10 at
his cottage, the Capron.
+. w. Mugg aud family are at Muggs
Landing.
j. Cook is at Cedar Nook, on Washing
ton street.
William A. Huntley and mother, Mrs.
Tanner, are at the Banjourine cottage.
Mrs. j. b. Fitzpatrick, of Cambridge
port. Mass, is at Idlewild Rest.
Mrs. Lyman, of Newport, has leased
the Zanita of A. A. White for the season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17
GEORGE KEENAN, DOUBTS IT.
Of Evidence by Fire II Com
mon In Russia, However.

mon In Russia, However.
ALBANY, N. Y, May 16.-In reference
- the suggestion that the destruction at
Cambridge, Mass, OF the studio Of
George Frost, the artist, who accom-
panied George Kennan through Siberia,
was the work of Russian agents, Mr..
Kennan, who il visiting in this city, said
to The World correspondent this even
inf 81, .,,. war, :, s,,,,,. :. xo,,a h, N.
most natural thing In the world to as
cribe to such a source, but in this coun-
the destruction of Mr.. Frost's pictures
All the harm that could be done by any
thing contained in Mr.. Frost's studio
was done by the publication Of my
articles In the Century. The only motive
in this case would be a desire to retail
ats."
When asked regarding the presence OF
Russian spies in this country, Mr.. Ken
nan said that he did not think there
were any In Boston, though there are
some In New York. Every large city In
Europe II plentifully supplied with them.
New York City now contains q large
number Of Russian refugees and Is the
centre Of the anti government movement
in this country. The American edition
OF Erie Russia Is published there and the
Russian Government has it's agents there
to keep informed Of all that 10 going on.
The practice OF using fire to destroy
evidence u common in Russia, said Mr.
Kennan.
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FROM BLUFF TO BLUFF.

The Illinois River = lie Miles Wide ard
still Rising.
WHITEHALL, ILL.,, May Accommodating
Mt Happyville, eight miles west of this
place, the Illinois river extends from
blum to bluff, distance OF four and half
miles. The area of overHowed land In
this county alone is fully 5000 acres.
half OF which has been in cultivation for
years: No crops OF any kind will be pro-
duced on this land this season.
The water Is still rising and is within a
foot OF the top OF the draw table OF the
Chicago and Alton bridge over the
Illinois river. Within sight OF the track
seven dwellings, Ave barns and . ware
house are partially submerged.
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Tn. Government WAITING.

MELBOURNE, May 10. - Tho Evening
Herald, In an article on the financial con.
dition Of the colony,.sa that the an
ancial year ending in June will show .
deficit Of fi 10000. The government,
turn In the money market to float
loan of G., 900 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17
Ali Idle st Cape Ann.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, May 1e.-Inquiry
at the Office of the Cape Ann Granite Co.,
today revealed the fact that no agree
ment had been made with the paving and
other granite workers. The men are idle
and several among those having no fami-
lies have left for other localities TO seek
employment. Already the store keepers
In the city proper begin to feel the effects
OF the strike
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17

the st. Jean the Captist Society of Natick.
and medical examiner. There are mt
present 100 members who will turn ont in
the ST. John parade at Arctic Centre June
25. DIR. Fecteau is also charter member
of Narragansett Tribe No. o. Improved
Order of Red Men, and graduate of the
st. Isen (MontreaD University and the
University of the State of New York. He
numbers his friends through the Paw
tuxet valley by the hundred.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17
PAWTUxET.

The veterans of Pawtuxet and vicinity
are requested TO meet i'm the court room
of the police station on Thursday evening
to take action upon services for Memorial
Day.
Mrs. Ferd Randall of New York City
has returned home.
The Mission Workers of Trinity are to
give their first bake at Rhodes-on-the-
Pawtuxet on the 9TH of July.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rhodes Of Boston
are visiting friends i'm town.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17
APPONAUG.

The funeral services of Miss Lottie
Spencer took place yesterday at the Cen
trail Baptis Church, at 10 M. The Rev.
Mr.. Bradeen preached from st. John,
xiii, z. The bearers were Clarence Heath
Albert Colwell, Joseph Bissell, Howar
Searle. The choir sang, ASLEEP in
Jesus" aud "We Have an Anchor" De
ceased was in her thirty-frst year, and
for long time an active member OF the
Central Baptist Church. She was laid at
rest in Brayton's Cemetery.
There WAS no school in the grammar
department yesterday, on account Of the
lness of NJ iss Hattie Leader, teacher.
Mrs. Kingman, of Oscala, Florida, has
rrived to spend the summer with her
isser, Mrs. A. Il Phillips.
Quite a number OF the citize MS of this
place are saving up coupons, TO join In the
voting contest of the News as soon as
they d ecide on their favorite ca nd idate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-17
RIVER POINT.

A gang OF men in the employ Of the
Providence Teieph one Company OF Prov
idence are hustling, putting in the new
telephone poles. There will be between
SEQ and 600 put in. while the work will
probably be finished within thirty days.
A number Of the citizens attended the
Brown aud Yale ball game yesterday
afternoon.
Hurley Potter purchased a valuable
Lambert horse of John Underwood, Prov
idence, yesterday afternoon, which will
not take the dust from the best of them
j. c. Thornton has given permission to
the Town Council to have the large hill in
front of the property lately purchased by
him on the Alexander road cut down, to
afford room for the new telephone wires.
John Carlin yesterday afternoon, while
riding new bicycle, run into an express
wagon, near the bridge by the Colvin Ma
chine Shop, badly damaging his bicycle.
The members of Pioneer Hose Company
No. !, Edward Pike. captain; Alerts No.
2, Edward Payson, captain. and Active
No. 3, Henry McCaw, foreman, accompa-
MED by the Livingston Baud, will visit
the Warwick fair tonight.
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lONSDALE.

A meeting Of the Kilburn Republican
Club viii. be held i'm the band room NEXT
Thursday evening at = o'clock. Business
Of importance will come before the meet
ing and 1t Is desired that every member
will be in attendance.