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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
The Providence Team Won.

Last evening four representatives Of the
Providence Whist Club of this city en-
gagged an equal number OF representa-
tives of the Commonwealth Whist Club
Of Worcester, in the comfortable quarters
of the Worcester Club, at duplicate
whist, under the intricate Orndoff sys-
TEN.
Twenty-four hands were played. in
duplicate, a change of partners being
effected after every round. and the result
OF each hand as we'll as the individual
play, being scored. The match was won
by the Providence team, which secured
324 tricks to 300 tricks for Worcester.
The terms were. Providence-C. G.. Calder,
". ID. Morse, j. F~alkenburg, v. M. Bowen.
Worcester-L. ID. Thayer, j. i. Adams,
g. NJ. Bassett, s. II. Coe. Thomas c.
Orndof, inventor of the system under
which the match was played, was the
scorer. The Providence team stayed over
night az guests of the Commonwealth
Club and was royalty entertained. A re-
turn match will be played in this city
within two weeks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
NEWS OF O~LNEYVllLE.

The town council next Thursday prom
Uses TO he a lively one, as the question of
the highway commissioner Is then to be
settled, and someone appointed to fill the
position.
An Unwarrantcd Act.
For some time past complaints have
been coming In to the Johnston authori-
ties by residents of the district OF Webster
and Union avenues concerning the dump
ing of ofial on what is known as the 300
acre lot" OF Union avenue.
The Merino Strikers.
The merino %spinners. twelve in number,
who struck last week for more pay, are
still out, and they say they wiulremain
out till their wishes are conceded TO,
namely a uniform price of ss.5 20 a week,
thus placing the poor spinners on a level
with the best. In an interview with Mr..
Congdon, superintendent Of the mill yes
terday, he told n NEWS representative
that he had good reason to believe he was
paying as much as any other mill through
out the State.
Foil From an Engine.
This morning about 10 o'clock, Charles
Mckenzie. fireman on the gravel train
running between this city and Lymans-
vile, fell from his seat in the engine to
the ground in Merino, his head striking
the bridge nearest the Johnston depot,
thereby sustaining two severe scalp
wounds.
He was thrown out by a sudden lurch
of the engine while switching. He was
brought TO the station and the ambulance
summoned, but not being injured as
badly as at first thought, he was not re-
moved to the hospital, but taken to his
home IL Oak street. Drs. III. w. Farrell
and Longfellow attended him.
Holy Week at the Messiah.
The services for holy week at the Mes
siah Church are as follows Monday, 10
A. NJ; Tuesday, 10 A. NJ, SIP. NJ; We'd
nesday, 10 A. NJ, 4:3o p. NJ; Monday and
Thursday. holy communion. 10 A. NJ;
p POGO NJ. lr'o Easter sp e. ey @"' 10 a. NJ. N" 4:so
=. NJ. On Wednesday the Rev. Mr..
Lilienthal of Manville will preach in the
afternoon, and on Good FRIDAY the three
hour service will be conducted by the
Rev. DIR. Drown OF this city, his subject
being, The seven last sayings on the
cross"
The John w. Davis Club will hold a
meeting this evening in their quarters
w. f.. Barnes horse ambulance was
dropped on the square this morning, the
pin of the pole breaking and letting it
down.
Tomorrow evening the Young Mems
Republican Club Of Johnston will meet
for the purpose Of electing officers for the
ensuing year. A Publication will also be
held in celebration of the recent victory
Tonight the Business Mems Associa-
ton will hold their first meeting In the
Library building, and "a large attendance
is expected. Speeches will be made by
certain members on different subjects.
Mrs. NJ. Il. Esten OF. Burriilville has
been obliged, through illness, to relin-
quish her position as teacher in the John
ston high school department.. She has
been teaching but one term having re-
signed q week ago last Friday, at the end
of the first term.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
Market Notes.

The rate Of stefltng exchange are k.s6.n The
rate Of demand sterling bills at ,Chfch gold can
be exported 10 London utthout loss Is I.ss1s for
bars and L.s9I4 for coin, n the rate at uhich u
an be imported uithout loss at L.sS 81.
The Bank of Montreal quotes sterling
rates at a. S6a4 s1k.
New YORK, April 12.-The bank inter
ests deposited under the Richmond Terini-
and $500, 900 of Terminal 9 per cent. collat-
eral trust bonds. The Central Trust
Company aid that the deposits OF securi-
ties were larger than on any previous
day. Mr.. Olcott says: There may he
t25, 0o0. 900 or $40. 000, 900 of the underlying
securities that will remain out, but their
assent is not essential to the success of the
plan"
NEW YORK, April l2.--The Stakeholder
says that not over % per cent. OF the
Richmond Terminal securities have been
deposited and that the Olcott committee
plan cannot succeed.
Boston, Mass, April l2.-Prime's Crop
Bureau Report savsjMore moisture the in
shape of rain and snow has fallen during
the present week than probably fell dur
ing he whole growing season of 1891 IL
the rain stops now we shall be III line con-
dition for the early termination OF the
spring seeded crops.
Winter wheat has not only held It's own
but there is a slight Improvement in it's
general condition over the last report.
The outlook In the spring wheat areas
OF Minnesota aud the Dakotas is not very
encouraging.
There is no disposition among farmers
to part with their surplus, even IL they
have to carry a. over until another season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12

LONDON, April 12-!The Stdttst says
clearer proof could not be given that the
United States alone cannot restore silver
to its old position than the fact that il has
fallen 231S per cent. lower than the high
est price touched since the silver act was
placed upon the statute books.
This fall has had no effect upon the
American money market or caused any
serious distrust because the silver coin
has not been accepted by the public. What
the public has taken il, firstly, the certih-
Gates issued while the Bland act was in
issued under the new act, and both certif-
Gates and notes are regarded by the people
as depending for their value, not upon sill
yer, but upon the credit OF the government.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
sixth District Court.

In the Sixth District Court this morn
ing Ada M. Grinnell was adjudged insane
Hospital. John p. Vinal, charged with
on-support of his wife and child, was
tried, and on his promise to support the
woman and child the case was continued
to May IS.
Mary Cummings, charged with assault.
ing Zakar Eizimainan, was found guilty
that the woman, without provocation, hit
the plaintiff with n stone. The defence
was strongly against this assertion, IL be-
ing testified to that the man used insult
ing language to the woman, but Judge
Cooke. In summing up the testimony. de-
cided that the weight Of guilt was with
the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
THREW PEPPER IN HIS EYES.
An Infatuated woman's Novel Means Of
Defence.

Hugh McGiveran was brought before
Judge Cooke this morning charged with
assaulting his wife. The charge vas pre-
ferred by the woman, who testified that
on the occasion Of her attempting to take
some clothing out of the house, her
husband knocked her down on the floor
and, repeating the performance three
times, injured her severely.
Hugh testified that his wife had been
away from nome several days and he was
merely attempting to prevent her from
carrying of the property. The defendant
presented n sorry sight as he mounted the
witness box.
His face was scratched and torn as
though he had come in contact with
some wild animal, m a livid scar
was visible under the ear. This scar. he
stated, was caused by the woman's throw
ing scalding water on him and the burn
extended down onto the shoulder. 1t was
further developed that the man had been
blinded by a box full of pepper thrown
into his eyes by Ellen DnMney, a cousin
of the wife, who had suspected trouble
from this meeting and "had come loaded
for the purpose" After a due considera-
ton Of the facts the man was discharged
and passed lightly from the room.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
City Hall Notes.

Yesterday William Bard made an as
signment to w. b. w. Hallett.
The notice OF the meeting OF the board
of ~canvasser has been posted.
The City Hall Is a place Of attraction
for visitors to Providence, and almost
ing them the hall.
A young man, a Swede, ven up to q
reporter to-day, and asked where he could
obtain a marriage license. Not under
standing his broken English he was di-
rected to the room where he could get a
liquor license. He, however, was at last
who come in asking where they may get a
license, and neglect TO say whether it is
for marriage, to sell liquor, or a hack or
dog license, and consequently many go
astray in the home of the "City Fathers"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
FINES.
Under Discussion I'm the Massachusetts
Legislature.

Lektsiotures
Boston. April 12.-Revision Of the law
relating to the weavers' fines was taken
up by the committee on labor this morn
ing. Chairman Howard of Fall River
read an amendment to lasl years bill as
follows:
"No employer shall impose a fine upon
or withhold the wages of IN employs en-
gagged at weaving for imperfection that
may arise during the process Of weaving"
John Whitehead, secretary OF the Fall
River Weavcrs' Protective Association,
stated: IF the law allows the manufac-
turer to grade his cloth aud pay the
weaver accordingly; the manufactures
decision there Is ne appeal"
James X. Savage, representing the
Viewers Union Of New Bedford, told Of
many instances of injustice.
Thomas O'Laughlin of Lowell, Repre-
sentative Delaney OF Fall River, Mrs.
Merrifield of Boston and several others
also advanced their ideas. The hearing
will be continued.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
CRESPO INTRENCHED.
There Are 1900 Men at Valencia Un-
der His Command.
PALACIo READY FOR FLIGHT.
He Has Sent His Money to . Place Of
Safety and 10 Ready To Follow IL I'm short
Order-News From south America.

CARACAS, Venezuela, April 1~e.-tieneral
Crespo, who a few days ago was reported
to have been utterly routed. has re-
appeared at the head Of a strong force Of
enthusiastic followers. Crespo's head
quarters are at Valencia, and he is said to
be strongly ~intrenched. There are 1900
men under his command.
The struggle has only begun. II the
present rate Of increase In his ranks is
kept up he will soon be In a position to
begin his long contemplated march upon
this city.
Palacio Is said to be fully prepared for
any such emergency, and Ii Is common be-
lief that at the first intelligence of the ser
ious rout Of bis army he will try TO leave
the country. He could do SO at a moments
notice, for he has transferred the bulk Of
his wealth to q place Of safety and his
family is out of danger.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
HEALTH IN THE ATE

No Epidemic Of Any Important Disease,
and Influenza Nearly subsidized.
Reports TO Health Commissioner Foster
for the month of March indicate a on
siderable amount of general disease
usually incident to the spring months.
The epidemic influenza has nearly dis
appeared, and there was no epidemic
prevalence of any disease except the
humps i'm Central Washington County.
The most important diseases of an acute
character in the order of largest general
prevalence were as follows: Bronchitis,
pneumonia, Group, diarrhea, diphtheria,
scarlet fever. whooping cough and acute
rheumatism.
Tonsilitis was quite prevalent in several
localities, and neuralgia and other dis
orders Of the nervous system, and general
malaria ware quite prevalent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
The Tires Lnat Night.

Soon after s:15 o'clock last evening an
alarm Of FIRE was rung in from Box %,
for a slight blaze on the roof OF the Rhode
Island Locomotive Works. The tre orig
mated In the tin shop and before W could
be extinQuishedL had-hnrned-a-hnl
through the roof. Damage slight.
At 6:4s o'clock last evening Hose IL ex-
tinguished n slight blaze on the roof Of a
shed In the req OF the Rhode Island Tool
Company's work. The fire was caused bv
flying sparks from n locomotive and the
damage was slight.
Officer Bartlett extinguished n brush
fire in Browns woods on Gladstone ave
nue. last night
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
FIRST GAME ON THURSDAY.
A Few Changes TO be Made in the
Providence Team.


The base ball season In Providence will
open on Thursday, when the Providence
Grays will don their bran new uniforms
and 90 ont TO Adelaide to wage war with
the Holy Cross College team Of Worcester.
The other exhibition games arranged thus
far. before the opening Of the season, are
as follows;
April Is and IS, Grays at New Haven;
April 10. Burke's club OF Lowell at Provi-
dence; April 30, the Flushings of New
York at Providence; April p aud %, New
Haven at Providence; April %, Grays at
Holy Cross College; April %, Pawtucket
mt Providence; April 20, Grays at Paw
tucket. The championship series opens
on Saturday, April 80.
Petit, second baseman, Farrell. third
basenan. and Sheenan. catcher, arrived
to-day n went out to the grounds at
ADELAIDE Park to practice. Hornung,
Tuel, Layton. Kilroy and Murphy are ex-
pected tonight or tomorrow, and Lew
salm ! will n LEAVE b by the New w;th 9G Sim o tSs
new uniforms, which were made by
Spaulding In New York City.
Several changes will be made In the
team before the season opens. Coughlin
will probably be signed as the third
pitcher and Ryan, who caught for Louis
WIG iasl Year, mas been secureu an inc
third catcher. which perhaps will neces-
state the releasing of one OF those already
signed. Freddy" Mack, who played
with Buffalo last year, AT second base.
will be here tomorrow with Joe Horning
and will cover the second bag for the
Grays, Petit going to center field.
Another strong addition to the team Is
sid" Farrer, last years captain and first
baseman for New Haven. His promise to
he here at the opening game was given TO
Manager Burnham on Saturday. These
additions, with one or two other changes,
will make a combination second to none
in the Eastern League, aud one of which
the Providence public may well feel
proud.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
Mr.. GIadstone's Fscape.

LONDON, April 12-Mr. Gladstone had a
narrow escape from serious Injury this
where he was going to board a train to
Howarden. The horse drawing the car
riage in which he was driving fell and
after regaining its feet fell again. The
second fall broke one of the shafts. The
carriage tipped badly and was almost
overturned. Mr.. Gladstone calmly alight-
ed from the carriage. The mishap did not
excite him in the least.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
RUMFORD.

A fire broke out in Mrs. Coles barn
Sunday morning at half past nine, but
who with the assistance of the neighbors
succeeded in putting it out before it did
any damage. If 10 had once got under
Roadway iG would have burned the whole
neighborhood.
The IRE at the paper mill is still smok-
ing and smouldering.
The NEWS will be for sale by Richard
L. Bowen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12


Brown, President.
At a meeting of the directors OF the
Home Investment Company held last
evening, the following officers were
chosen; President. ID. Russell Brown;
yice-president, Charles Law; secretary,
BENJAMIN w. Gallup; treasurer, Isaac l..
Golf.
After the election Isaac L. Goff ten
dered his resignation es treasurer. and
Benjamin w. Gallup was elected Z fill
his place.
Col. Golf explained to the directors that
he resigned his Office as treasurer because
Of the great press of his personal business
and the growth OF his real estate and In
surance business. Gov. -elect Brown, the
president, was "A of the incorporators OF
the company.
The board Of directors il as follows: ID.
Russell Brown, Charles Law, Isaac J..
Golf, Robert l.. Greene, Edward Q.
Dubois, Charles T.. Hancock, BENJAMIN. w.
Gallup, Horace II. Franklin, Thomas IL
Raw.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
TAKES COMMAND TOMORROW.

Gen. Kendall Will Relieve Col. Moran
and Issue Orders.
General Orders, No. 10, from the Adju-
tant Generals Office that Col.
Kendall's term as Brigadier General COM
handing the Brigade r. i. NJ, began
April s. His commission, which he re
ceived yesterday, dates from the same
day.
To-day Col. Moran is relieved from COM
mand and tomorrow BriRadier General
Kendall will issue a general order assum-
ing command of the brigade. Col. Ken
dali qualified this morning, taking the
oath before Gilman e. Jepp. Notary Pub
liz
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
PORTSMOUTH.

The meeting Of the town council vas
held yesterday afternoon. President
George r. Hicks presided. Probate mat
tiers: The will Of William Is. Brownell
was presented aud referred with order of
notice, and Miss Lille Robinson was APP
William w. Anthony, Albert Sisson and
John 5. Albro were appointed appraisers
of damages done by dogs to sheep, poul-
try, etc. Charles c. Hazard was appoint
ed tramp constable for the year ensuing,
salary sl5. William T. Harvey was APP
cents an hour while on duty. Lorenzo
d.. Tallman was appointed stone
bridge commissioner also a committee to
hire a draw tender for the same. William
I. Harvey was appointed truant officer
and police constable. Voted: The CON-
pensation for labor on the highways be
twenty cents an hour for a pair of oxen,
twenty-five cents for a pillow and twenty
cents for a man. The highway, called the
Sherman lane be transferred from dis
trict No. Is to No. 4. The Benjamin
Sherman farm occupied by John s.
Freedom, and the land OF John A. Frank
lin be transferred from highway district
have 500 copies of Sec. 10 of Chap. 93, ION
dogs printed for distribution; the act Of
the Town Council Offering a reward Of
$500 for the apprehension and conviction
of chicken thieves be repealed.
Henry Anthony was appointed auctioneer.
George X. Hicks a appointed a
COMMITTEES to confer with Benjamin Hall.
Jr., in relation 10 the water in the ice
pond mt Nelson r. Reeds ice houses.
John Sherman and George Wyatt were
drawn rs grand jurors, and Asa Cogges-
hall. Edward A. Coggeshall, Seth An
thony and John HEIDI, as petit jurors to
attend the May term of the Court Of Com
mon Pleas at Newport.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
LAFAYETTE.

Mrs. Richard Cogan of this village died
last night after a short illness.
John Taylor Of Oak Hill died yesterday
from Cancer.
George c. Cranston, son Of Senator
Cranston, and q page in the Senate, Is
very i'll from a settled fever.
The citizens of this vicinity were called
out Sunday night to fight a forest fire.
After burning over several acres the
flames were subdued.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
WIPED OUT BY FLAMES.
Toxic. Japan's Capital City, Loses
5000 Houses.
GLADSToNE'S MARROW ESCAPE
His Carriage wa Overturned This Morn
ing, But He Received No I%njury-The
"statest" Voices English Opinion ON
Ia Subject of Silver.
,sprcrAL CABLE TO rnE Nrws,

LONDON, April l2.-Tokio, the capital Of
Japan, has almost been wiped out by fire.
Over six thousand houses have been de-
stroyed and a great number OF inhabitants
have persisted.
II Is known that at least fifty natives
lost their lives and hundreds Of families
are rendered homeless.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
The Sweating system.

Boston. Mass, April 12.-The Hon.
Sherman Hoar's Congressional commit
tee. which has been Investigating the
sweating system In New York, this morn
ing held q hearing in the Federal build
ing. Ger. Patrick A. Collins represented
liam +. Coggswell, William W. Barnes OF
the Cutters Union, John Crowley Of the
Anti Tenement House League, aud others,
told Of the evils of the system.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
The Governor Not received.

RIO JANEIRo, April 12.-The steamer
Ewbank to the state Of Matte Crosse,
arrived at it's destination to-day but was
not allowed to land. He was informed
that the artillery at the fort would forci-
BILE resist any such attempt. He there
upon ven over to h Paraguay side of
the river and he is now there, awaiting q
change in the state of affairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
Caught I'm the shartinc.

ANsoNIA, Conn.,. April l2.-Christopher
O'Briep, a carpenter working for the
Farrell Foundry and Machine company.
was caught in the shafting soon after
starting up this noon. He was whirled
around between shafting and ceiling and
was literally torn to pieces.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
Musical entertainment.

An entertainment will be given at the
Union Baptist Church this evening under
the auspices OF the Young Peoples Soci-
ETY. OF Christian Endeavor connected with
the Church. The Temple Male Quartet
Of Boston and Miss Flora Grant, elocu-
ZIONIST. will furnish the entertainment.
This Is the second OF a series Of three en-
t~ertainments being held by the Society.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12

PANAMA, April 12.-Gen. D'Andlau,
once a well-known figure of Paris, died in
poverty in Cayenne, In French Guiana, a
few days ago. He was involved in the
and fall of NJ. Emil, son-in-law of Presi-
dent Greyy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
WEXFORD.

The town council met yesterday, the
full board present.
Upwards of thirty members Of Volun
teer Council of Greenwich, paid a visit to
What Cheer Council, American Mechan.
les last evening. Nine candidates were
given the second degree. The Greenwich
brethren came down in n moving wagon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
WARREN.

At a meeting OF Kickemuit Grange,
No. "a, the following officers were elected
under the charter: Master. d.. $. Bushee;
overseer, William II. Maker; steward, Orr
Hathaway; lecturer, John Butterworth;
treasurer, George II. Farmer; secretary,
Ambrose H. Mason; assistant steward,
Jesse NJ. Munro; lady assistant steward,
Elizabeth w. Mason; chaplain, Mrs. ID. ;.
Bushee; ceres. Mrs. Charles +. Clark;
fora. Miss Minnie Seymour; pomona,
Miss Annie c. Collins; gate keeper, Jo-
sian Tanner Tanner, Jr. Seven applica-
TORS for membership are pending. The
third aud fourth degree will be worked
on "a number Of candidates next Saturday
evening.
The poles for the alternating current
fsr commercial lighting are being erected
by the electric lighting company.
Regis Nandale who left here for Canada
some years ago has returned and taken mp
his abode mere again.
In town this morning, Mr.. John Arm
strong Of Boston.
Sailed, schooner Aida, Burt master, for
PHILADELPHIA TO load coal.
We OPPOSE NOT onfU The letter but The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
Exiling Politicals.

BUENos AYREs, April IL. DEGREES ban
ishing several political prisoners have
been issued. DR.. Abm and others are de-
tanned for trial. The ~convicts will be ex-
lied to Montivideo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
Ranti.t Home Missions.

The fifteenth annual meeting OF the
Woman's American Baptist Home Mis-
sionary Society will be held Wednesday
i'm the First Baptist Church mt 10 A. NJ.
and 2 u. NJ. There will be addresses by
Mrs. NJ. Reynolds and Mrs. Colmer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
yice-Commodore Morran.s Yacht.

-NEwPuRr, r. T., April R-vice-Co m
modore r. ID. Morgan, formerly owner OF
the sloop Mayfiower, will appear the COM
ing season with a new and commodious
steam yacht of English build.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-04-12
A Smallpox Season.

SAN SALVADOR, April 12.-William p.
Fletcher. M English professor, died here
yesterday Of smallpox. The disease is
raging Ia spite of all precautions to check