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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
LOCAL ITEMS.

AN electric light wire opposite 2s2 North
Main street caught fire at 6:l5 O'Clock last
evening. The electric company suppressed
the fame
FRED WALLACE, n member OF Hook and
Ladder D, whiicn nt the fire on Plain street
yesterday morning stuck a nig spike into
his foot. The man was disabled and was
compelled TO take his bed.
The governor will go down the river
wiGh the Shell Fish Commission to-mor-
row on their annual trip OF inspection:
The steamer Wave has been chartered and
WILLIAM McLAUGnLIN, driver of a
was thrown from bis seat on the wagon
on Gladstone avenne last evening and
was badly hurt. lie was removed To Mrs.
McManus' house. 40S Smith street. and
received medical attendance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
THE COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Another Large Batch of Cases Heard
There To-day.

AO-uays
In the Court Of Common Pleas yester-
day afternoon the case of Mary White Va.
Joseph Quinn was further heard. aud this
morning judgment was rendered for the
plaintiff for $685.
Before justice Wilbur this morning
the case of Michael Spraight VS.. Frank
Munroe was heard. The plaintiff claims
that he wenS to the police station at Riv-
erside to bail n prisoner, hen the defend
ant, who is an officer there, treated
him in an exceedingly unbecoming
manner, ordering him from the station,
and finally ejecting him by force, incl
dentally showing him over stove, and
bruising him considerable; in consequence
of which he brings this action for 81 900
damages. The defendant denies that
he took hold OF the plaintiff at all, but
says that he came in there drunk and
talked In a loud and demonstrative man.
ner, until finally he ordered him from the
building. He st rted To 20 ont and
tumbled over the stove in his efforts to
sustain his equilibrium. The case is still
pending p II. Mulhollaud appeared for
the plaintiff, and K. G. Dubois for the de-
fendant.
Before Judge Rogers the case of Amos
A. Fuller vs.. Jer miah sullivan. was
heard. This Is an action TO recover
500 so for rent OF three pool tables to the
defendant at Pawtucket Added to the
rent is the cost of furnishing the tables,
the plaintiff claiming that the defendant
agreed to pay for all repairs. This the
defendant denies, and puts in an ac-
count. as a set off. amounting TO sl23.
The case is now pending the argument
OF the counsel for the prosecution.
Willard Is. Tanner appeared for the
plaintiff aud Joseph Osfild, Jr., for the
defendant.
Civil Calendar for Friday: Assigned
No 4033; general calendar, Nos J005,
1906. 59o7, 5000, 59l7, 59l9. $500, 1921, 1922
apa h@Jl
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A RECORD BROKEN.
Tho Stallion Lobasco Trots In 2:1O "a In
Competition.

Tho Stallion Lobasco Trots In 2:10 "a In
Competition.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Sept. 15.-In the free
for-all trot at the new exhibition grounds
track yesterday. Lobasco took three heats
In five and made new stallion race rec
ord.
Lobasco behaved badly in the first heat,
and it went to Jack in 2:l9. In the sec
ond Lobasco came under the wire In
2:l1L, and the crowd cheered and yelled
itself hoarse. AT the conclusion Of the
third heat the judges announced the time
as 2:l0s4, and the enthusiasm was with
out limit.
This performance of Lobasco, beside
giving him the stallion race record OF the
world, gives him the record for the best
two heats for stations.
To-day Nancy Hanks trots to lower her
record.
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CANNOT ABIDE FREE TRADE.
A Noted Democrat Deserts the Party o
Cleveland and Tammany.

A Noted Democrat Deserts the Party OF
Cleveland and Tammany.
NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-George Ticknor
Curtis, has written letter to the editor
of the american Economist repudiating
the free trade plank OF the Democratic
platform. He says:
''In common with many other Demo
Gratis, cannot follow the leaders If the
party in denouncing Republican protec-
tion as fraud upon the labor OF the
great majority OF the American people
for the benefit Of few nor can l sub
scribe to the doctrine that "A protec tive
tariff is unconstitutional. l have no
pecuniary interest in manufactures, but
know what protection has done aud is
doing for this country. II it operates for
the benefit of The few, / am not one OF
that few. ] am one OF the many; one OF
the great majority benefited by IL, in
Guiding those who denounce 1t for the
sake Of obtaining political power.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
An Old Favori.e at KeIth,s.

Thomas f. Murray, the eccentric Irish
comedian of the late Murray and Murphy
"Our Irish Visitors" fame. is this season
starring In the new musical comedy
Charm" under the management or
Frank w. Sanger and Gus Bothner.
They have surrounded him with an ex-
cellent supporting company. The comedy
is spoken OF as being remarkably funny.
and one of the leading attractions on the
road. This is the attraction Manager
Keith has secured for the Opera House
nexf week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15

Opens Its Sessions In New Bedford.
Mass.

Opens Its Sessions In New Bedford.
NEW BEDFORD. Sept. 15.-The Fifty
seventh annual session OF the RHODE
ISLAND and Massachusetts, Christian Con-
ference, held in the Middle Street Chris
tian Church la this city, was called TO
order by the president. the kev. B. ..
Bachelor, on Tuesday at l0:8O A Nd.
After the singing Of a hymn prayer was
offered by the Rev. William Miller OF
Swansea. Two new members were then
introduced to the conferences. the rev.
Henry McCrone of Portsmouth and the
Rev. A. L. Beanblossom Of Assonet.
The following committees were ap-
pointed by the president: OI roll, ". r.
Fuller and j. *. Durham.
On nominations q. West of Lincoln.
VT. Marcus Morton of PROVIDENCE and
the Rev. William Miller of swansea, who
reported the following names Of brethren
and they were duly elected officers for the
ensuing year President, B. .. Batchelor,
New Benford; vice president, l. 81: Coe,
New Bedford; secretary, G.. A. Conibear,
Westerly, K L.; assistant secretary, D.
X. Durham OF PROVIDENCE; treasurer,
the Rev. &. A. Tillinghast OF PRovI-
DENCE; auditors, M. w. Morton and u.
ii. Conibear of Westerly. The executive
board voted 500 TO help the Boyle street r"a
CuuiCu, It dii HiFetp nhaoos <As 1870 " >~-~
dinner was served.
Tuesday Afternoon.
Singing was followed by prayer by the
Rev. q. r. Smith of West Mansfield
Mass. A letter was read from the Rev
o. j. Wait Offering on certain conditions
to make large donation to Star key Sem
mary in Northwestern New York.
Voted, that this letter be given TO the
COMMITTEES on resolutions.
G.. B. Merritt OF Fall River, John McCel-
man of New Bedford and 1. 4. Brayley
were appointed committee on ministry
ON churches, L. c. Fry, New Bedford. q.
Il. Smith and A. K. Luce.
On Sunday schools, 4. w. Howard. The
Rev. Alonzo Shaker of New London
brought a request from the church there
to join the conference.
At the foreign anniversary was opened
with responsive reading, led by the presi-
dent. Miss 5. K. Richmond OF PRovI-
DENcE. Prayer by the Rev. ;. Lizzie
Haley, followed by singing and the re-
port of the last meeting by the secretary,
Miss j. A. Pierce. South Rehoboth, Mass.
The officers of last year were reelected.
tuesday evening praise service, led by
L. s. Weeks of Wolfboro, n. H., was
followed by IA sermon by the Rev. u. IL.
Cone bear from Isaiah XII. o.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15

Where IL the Crew OF the Schooner
Hattie, for Brooklyn?
BANGOR, Me-, Sept. l5.-The tug Wrest-
ler of Boston, for Fort Point, Penobscot
bay, yesterday fell in with the abandoned
schooner Hattie of Deer Isle. Me-, granite
laden, from Green's Landing for Brook
lyn.
All sail was set. The Hattie was ap-
parently in good condition. Her crew
left here hurriedly, and their whereabouts
is unknown. Tney took nothing with
them. Clothing, charts, papers, every
thing were found aboard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
Chicago Grain Market.
Gay Hall GOSSIP.
The Superintendent oil schools Is Not So
busy.

The Superintendent oil schools Is Not So
Busy.
Several committees of the City Council
meet to-day and this evening As follows:
Fire department at s, city yard at q elec-
trio lights at and the com nittee on the
ordinance relating 10 the PROVIDENCE
Telephone Co. ut o'clock.
Since the agitation of the cholera ques
ton began the Office Of Superintendent
of Health Chaplin is the headquarters of
small army of aldermen, councilmen and
others who wish advice and information.
Unfortunately for them DIR. Chapin's
time is SO much occupied that many Of
them 20 away disappointed.
Now that the schools have begun, Supt.
Tarbell is not be ,ieged as much as last
week. At times it became necessary for
the clerkto attend to the applicants in
blocks of five
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
An Actress Welded.

New YORK, Sept ID. = Miss Attalie
Claire, the operltic contralto, and Alfred
Kayne were married last evening in the
Windsor Hotel. The ceremony was wit
messed only by the most intimate friends
of the brides par .nts and of the groom.
The bride will return to the stage next
winter and will sing in grand opera in
London under Sir Augustus Harris. The
groom has a fortune
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15

BABYLON, Sept. 15.-At o'clock this
morning Companies /. IL and 4 OF the
Thirteenth Regiment. under command of
Major Coch crane marched from the Wat
son House to the pier for the purpose OF
sengers and escort Them TO the railroad
station, IL was supposed that thers would
be clash between the soldiers and Bay
men, but the latter gave way aud there
was no trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
Edward Bellamy.s Mother Dead.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. 15 The fun
eral of Mrs. Maria l.. Beliamy mother
OF Edward Bellamy, author of Looking
Backward aud Charles j. Bellamy,
editor of the Springfield Daily Netcs, WAS
held at Chicopee Falls this morning.
Mrs. Bellamy died Sunday, aged 66. She
was the widow OF the Rev. II. *. Bellamy,
well-known Baptist clergyman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15

Pennsylvania VIII Double Its Present
Yield OF Coal.
PoTTsvILLE, Pa, Sept. 15.-There are
abundant evidences that the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad is increasing its coal output
and is preparing for lively competition
with the combine"
Arrangements are being made to push
work at all collieries on the Pennsylvania
provements the Pennsy lvania Railroad
Company will incr rSase its output over
million tons year. Sd that by January,
1899, the Pennsylvania will be in posi-
ton to market more than double its pres.
ent quantity of anthracite.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15

John Faiusburs. AGED IL, son Of Thomas
Fainsbury, OF 90 Delahunt street. fell
while playing with other boys this fore
noon aud broke his thigh. DIR. Brown
was called aud attended to the BOYS in-
jurirs. setting tho bones so that he will
probably recover speedily.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
crushed between Freight Cars.

by the N. Y, N. II. aud ii. railroad,
while coupling cars in the Stonington
freight yard at 10 o'clock this morning,
was caught between the buffers and was
badly crushed. He was taken to his
home, 80 Putnam street and received
medical attendance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15

We study constantly to keep In stock every style
OF Horse Bot that has any merit We are state
Agent. for J. O'Kane's California Horse Boots and
the Wolverine Brand made by Floyd d Foster OF
Detroit, who are the largest makers In the world.
IL would be en- tirely improbable that you could
think OF anything useful o. ornamental which We
do not carry I'm stock in the Turf Goods Line.
That's one OF our specialties- More about the
others later. The T. w. ROUNDS COMPANY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
Car lofsto-day.

CHICAGo-Corn easier with local sell
ing Lack II frost in Iowa, Nebraska
and Minnesota caused free selling, but
there was heavy frost in Illinois and .re-
ports beginning to come of damage.
Wheat weak and without support;
shorts are the only buyers. The cholera
scare has depressing influence on the
market.
Milwaukee signal Office predicts another
night for northern Wisconsin; markets
all close lower.
New York, thirteen loads Of wheat for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
They pemur to the Indictment.

Boston, Mass, Sept. 15.-The indicted
Maverick bank directors were arraigned
before Judge Putnam to-day, and with
out entering any pleas counsel filed de-
murrers to the grand jury indictments,
which Judge Putnam will hear in Oc-
tober.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
determined Die.

NEW YORK, Sept. l5.-Joseph B. Fem,
n lawyer 30 years old, shot aud kil.ei
himself at his home a Windsor Terrace,
L. l. He rested the stock Of double
barrelled shotgun against the stairway
in the ce lar wi n the muzz against his
The shot tore his heart TO pieces. For
some time Mr.. Fem had been despond.
ent lie had made heavy bets at the
races
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
KEEP COOL,
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9.


NEW YORK, Sept l5..The Health
Board has been in session all ehe morning
and adjourned at noon. President Wiz
son says all effortssto trace the origin OF
cholera and its method OF advent have so
far failed, but investigation Is still on
font
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
secret Ballot I'm Danger.

BERLIN. Sept. 45.-Strange rumors are
abroad of conferences in high places at
which the possibility OF changing the
present mode OF secret voting at Reich
stag elections and of adopting the old
and much abused system of open ballots
is said TO have been discussed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15

HAvRE, Sept. 15-Thirteen new cases
and two deaths from cholera were re-
ported yesterday, compared with eleven
cases and seven deaths on Tuesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
HARRINGTON.

The interest which Is taken in the inn
proyement OF our present railroad faclli-
ties Is very earnest ana almost universal.
The county committee appointed at re.
cent meeting Of the citizens OF the county
have had n conference with the officials
of the Old Colony railroad, and n report
will he publicly made at a meeting TO be
held at the Brisf oil Town hall on Friday
evening at o'clock. A special train wi
leave PROVIDENCE for Bristol, returning
after the meeting, at O'Clock on tina
evening. stopping at all he stations along
the line TO accommodate all who are de-
sirons OF attending. The meeting will be
addressed by ex-senator Jonathan Chase,
Col. Colt and others. The object OF the
meeting will ensure n large attendance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
HENRY GEORGE AT GRAY GABLES
Significant Visit Of the Apostle Of Free
Trade to the Ex-President.

Significant Visit OF the Apostle of Free
Trade to the Ex-President.
BUzzARD's BAY, Mass, Sept. 15.-Mr.
Cleveland kept himself within the con-
fines Of Gray Gables all day yesterday.
There were several callers. One party
included Henry George, Louis f. Post
and Congressman Tom L. johnson Of
Ohio.
These gentlemen are taking cruise In
Congressman Johnson's yacht Restless,
and arrived at Newport Tuesday. As the
weather was stormy they concluded to
drop anchor at Newport and pay visit
to the ex-President. Their presence at
Gray Gables was surprise to Mr.. Cleve-
laed.
While Mr.. Cleveland will say nothing
as regards the report OF his mod iication
OF the tariff plank in his forthcoming let
ter Of acceptance. it is a rather peculiar
significance that while the matter Is being
talked over in New York that Mr.. George,
the apostle OF free trade, should present
himself here to-day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
Society,
General.

The WEEKLY NEWS
is the most welcome present
which can be sent to old
residents of the State now
residing at a distance.
The WEEKLY NEWS
is almost a necessity to those
reading other Providence pa
pers, who wish early and
accurate information about
the secret societies.
The WEEKLY NEWS
is published on Fridays, two
days before the big Sunday
papers. 1t costs less than
half as much as a Providence
Sunday paper, and one quar-
ter as much as a New York
Sunday paper. And it does
not keep you away from
church if you want to go.
The WEEKLY NEWS
will be sent to any address,
postpaid. for 81 per year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15

PARIS. Sept. l5.-Up to s o'clock last
night, eight cholera deaths has been re-
ported to the health authorities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15

A Wealthy Michigander Confssses That
He Committed Murder.


He Committed Murder.
HARRIsoNvILLE. Mich, Sept. l6-Con-
fronted by two detectives. last night, AL
fred Henshaw, one Of the most prominent
and wealthy citizens here. broke down
and confessed to brutal murder COM
mitted by him at Ssrathroy, Ont, ten
AT that time Henshaw was a lumber;
man and became involved In financial
found fault with his conduct and one
night In quarrel Henshaw stabbed him
to death, locked the body In the safe and
fled.
Ten days later the body was discovered.
but no clue could be found or the mur
derer. Large rewards were offered. but
nothing came OF them.
Six months ago son OF Drake offered
two local detectives 81, 900 IL they caught
his fathers murderer. The men accepted
the task, and after long chase through
New York, Mexico. San francisco, Ghl-
cago and Michigan, finally located Hen
shaw here.
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QUOTED ny A. r. wEEDEN
London wheat market quiet and un-
changed.
Liverpool quiet !; spot prices in buyers
settled.
CHICAGO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15

One Death at Rotterdam.
ROTTERDAM, Sept. 15.-One death re-
suited from cholera here yeste rday.
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The FINANCIAL NEWS.
oNrrNuED FROM PAGE O


Market Notes.
Ths london market does not show .e~y
lhanqe. A small failure is reported on
he London Stock Exchange.
A Des Moines special says; Frost was
reneral throughout the State last night:
the greatest damage was on the Missouri
lope.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15

The pension fraud In the greatest
OF tho agc-and Cleveland struck
the bcggars In the face. He should
be given a chance TO hit em again.
Durham, n, Q. Globe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
Providence odd Fellows at Boston.

Hope, Weybosset, Narragansett and
Patriarch lodges of colored Odd Fellows
Of this city took part In the parade In
Boston to-day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
Hiawatha Lodge.

The regular meeting OF Hiawatha
Lolge, No. 9, l. o. q. r.. was held
"Wednesday evening in Library Hall
Owing TO the weather there was small
attendance, but n very good meeting.
Three propositions were real. The 10 lge
intends holding an old maids sale. Tue
date has not been decided on as yet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-09-15
Cotton Market.
Chicago Grain Notes.

Total receipts. 1857 spot price, SIG.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-01-20
Frightful Shipwrecks.

Staunch ships strike and founders, the
fierce winds and mountainous waves
sweep noble mariners "hearts OF oak" to
shipwreck and death, yet that does not
prevent the luberliest landsman from risk
ing his life on the stormy Atlantic in the
role of tourist or commercial traveller.
But IL he shall reach his destination safe
ly he will scarcely have escaped some of
the qualms of sea sickness, unless he
takes with him Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters, that inimitable specific for nausea.
Bad water on long trips are threat to
the voyager, but this may be derived in a
great measure OF its disordering effects
upon the stomach, bowels and liver by
the Bitters. Against the prejudicial ef-
fects of malaria, bad diet, fatigue and ex-
posure it Is also efficacious. 1t averts,
moreover, rheumatism and kidney com
plants. Don't travel on sea or land
without 1t.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-01-20
What Allied Her Old Man.

While six gentlemen where waiting
at depot in small town in Arkan-
sas, a colored woman came up and
asked if any one was a doctor. One
of them was, and she rolled her check
apron in her hands in a fussy way,
and asked if he wouldn't "jest step
ober tn de cabin an see what allied
her old man." He found that he had
time and said that he would 90, and
two or three others went with him.
AS they drew near the cabin the wom-
an haulted and said, I'ze bin all de
doctah he's had, and I'ze willin' to
allow dat might er made some mis-
takes. When he was first tooken /
gin him turnip seed tea. Was dat
right, doctah? ?"
II guess So"
Later on changed TO a poultice
of wild onions. Was dat right?"
1T might have BEEN"
Den soaked his feet in hot water
wild wood ashes in it, and put a must
ard poultice on the back of his neck" :"
"Yes.".
"Den he allowed he felt wuss, so /
changed the poultice to his stomach,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-01-20
She Confessed.

A little girl that was given to tell
ing small fibs at very early age, had
naughtily thrown her playthings into
a deep hole in the ground, which was
dug to receive a post. This was bad
enough, but the family heard loud
mewing and found pet kitty buried
under some debris in the same excava.
ton. Then this dialogued ensued
"Lulu, did you throw poor little
kitty into that hole1'
"No, papa, deed didn't"
Lulu, you are telling me naugh-
ty story"
mo, papa, trooly l didn't"
Zulu, which hand did you use to
put in poor kittyT
Miss Lulu's face instantly brighten
ed. She threw back a shower of
saucy curls and said, with the most
charming insistence:
"Bofe hands, papa. I put her in
wifi bofe hands. Sex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-01-20
Gave Him Advice.

Dayeny looked depressed. He met
friend who, after shaking hands
with him, said:
"You don't seem to be yourself to-
day. What is the matter?"
"Oh. l have had the most miserable
luck lately. Everything that I have
touched has turned out wrong, and 1
am now left in debt"
"Hcw much do you owe ?"
Give hundred dollars at least"
"Well, l wouldn't let it worry me.
Do as I do; don't pay any depressed
attention to debts. Now let me tell
you something" and he placed his
hand on Daveny's shoulder. $50
long as you have the appearance of
misfortune, SO long will your chance
of success be hampered. People shun
an unfortunate man; they won't en-
trust business to him. Let me tell
you what to do: Go home, put on
your best clothes, hire an attractive
rig and driye about the streets"
"But haven't enough money to
hire rig"
"That's all right; come around to
my livery stable and 1 will let you
have one on time."
Daveny went around and got the
finest team in the stable. He drove
through the parks and seemed to be
enjoying himself greatly. The next
day he went around and got another
rig-in fact he kept up his going
around until he received a livery bill
for one hundred dollars. He paid no
attention to it. One day he met his
friend in the street.
"Say, Daveny, / am considerably
pressed for money, and would like for
you to raise me that hundred dollars"
Jackson" said Daveny, "if you
are in need of money, do as l do; 60
home and put on your best clothes,
hire all attractive rig and drive about
the streets. s."-Arkansaw Traveller.