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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
AMONG THE FIREMEN.
what the Boys Are Doing in All the Com
panies.

what the Boys Are Doing in All the Com
panies.
There are large number Of applicants
for the position of captain of Hook and
Ladder No. 4, the vacancy being caused by
the death of the late Capt. Prosser.
Among those in the lead are George Col
den, William Salisbury, j. 4. Stackpo!e,
Frank Kenney aud Adelbert Hopkins.
The Cooney- -Henpessy fire was the cause
of six members OF the fire department
going on the sick list OF the association.
Hoseman Curtis Of Hose company IL,
bad the splints removed from his leg yes
terday at the RHODE ISLAND Hospital.
Ira B. Booth. who has been perma.
pent substitute member of the fire de-
partment for the past eleven years, has
resigned that position aud has accepted a
position in the freight Offices Of the N. T..
N. III. & ii. X. r. Co.
Box I41 got excited" on the day of the
big fire on Mathew son street aud did its
whole duty by striking twelve alarms,
making fifty rounds and over 800 blows.
john Matherson Of No. claims to have
the fastest horse in the department, one
of his pair having record OF $40. This
just suits John, as he Is always In hurry
getting to fires.
Acting Foreman b. +. Harrington IL
disposing of lots on the Harrington plat
very fast. Yesterday large "block"
was disposed Of to parties from Fall
River.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
The AMESBURY PLAGUE
Four Deaths Since Yesterday From
the Mysterious Disease.
MANY NEW CASES APPEARING.
A Panic Among tho Summer People Who
are Leaving I'm swsrms-Recent Guests
Stricken at Their Homes-what is the
Malsdyf


AMRsBURY, Mass, July 2S.-The excite
ment over the mysterious illness of the
guests of the summer hotel is increasing.
Two cases have proved fatal. Mrs. Daniel
Webster and Mrs. William Sanborn died
In great agony late yesterday afternoon
at their homes in Havtrhill, where they
were removed soon after being taken i'll
on Wednesday.
Mrs. Webster Is 70 and Mrs. Sanborn 43
years of age. This morning there are
eleven cases reported at the Cable House.
two OF which are expected not to be fatal,
The victims are Daniel Mccarthy, an emf
Boston, a guest. Other cases OF sickness
are reported from the other hotels. The
doctors are at a loss to account for the
epidemic. The first symptoms shown are
those Of poison.
LATER-At 10 o'clock this forenoon
Leroy Smith, Cable House guest, died
in frightful agony.
A few minutes later the fatal list was
swelled TO four by the death OF Daniel
McCarty. He also expired In frenzy OF
of pain. At noon John Montgomery, the
proprietor of the house, was not expected
TO live AN hour. He is unconscious most
of the time, but when he regains his
spasms. Many OF the guests are not
expected to recover. A perfect
exodus of guests has commenced from the
cottages and hotels. They are fearful of
being stricken with the mysterious aud
deadly malady and are Fastening from
the plague striken shore. Persons who
have been to the beach during the week
but have returned to their homes In
neighboring towns are reported sick. A
lady In Georgetown is dangerously sick.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23

BAR HARBoR, Me-, July 2o.-The recent
robberies continue the great topic OF
conversation here. Those on the inside
intimate that vanderbilt's loss was much
heavier than he cares to make public. A
rumor In current that Albert Clifford
Barney's mansion was burglarized. The
rumor was founded on the fact that the
occupants became alarmed at two O'Clock
in the morning and sent for the police.
Mr.. Barney denies that any robbery was
v,avpatrated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
WATER BY DIPPERSFUL.
How the Women Of Durham Fought
a Fire.
IT THREATENED THE VILLAGE.
There 10 no Fire Company and 50 the
People Formed Lincs to the Pumps
and Fetched water In Buckets aud
Pitchers.

DURHAM. Conn.,. July 2S.-This entire
village narrowly escaped being wiped
out by fire last evening. Between the
hours of and o'clock two barns Of
Selectman Oliver Hubbard were found to
be on fire. A strong wind was blowing
from the west and both buildings were
quickly destroyed. A large quantity Of
valuable live stock was removed with
difficulty, but forty tons of hay were
burned. The flames spread with great
rapidity aud the residence of e. N. Brain
ard was soon found to be on fire. There
is no fro company In Durham, and by
this time all the citizens were out and
fighting the flames like beavers. Bucket
lines were formed stretching to all the
pumps In the vicinity and their contents
drawn out to extinguish the flames. The
fire spread TO the residence Of s. l. Well
man.
BY this time the barns whore tho Are
had originated were In ruins, and atten-
tion was given entirely to tho two dwell
ing houses. The flames were extinguishol
after several hours fighting; but this was
not accomplished until the dwellings, Of
ID. b. Cole and NJ. S. Stanhope had caught
also: The fire had by this time lighted
up the surrounding country and volun-
teers fiocked to this village In large num-
bers from neighboring settlements snd
lent their aid.
The fire spread to the Congregational
church, but was finally conquered before
any great damage was done. The women
Of the town helped the fire fighters by
bringing. water in buckets, pitchers, aud
even in dipperfuls, while they furnished
coffee and eatables to the temporary fire.
men. The loss on the barns is q. 900. The
dwelling houses were only partially
burned, and the loss may reach about
$500. The origin of the fire IL mystery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
PHENIx.

Everett Salisbury has returned from
visiting friends at Block Island.
The regular weekly meeting of Nc
Gregor Post, G. A r., No. IA, was held
In the Grand Army Hall last evening at
SP. NJ.
The members of the Epworth League
will have lawn party this evening. The
services of the Phenix Band have been
secured.
Many of the members of the Hope Sun
day school are enjoying their annual ex-
cursion at Fields Point and Roger Will
liams Park to-day.
Annie, the young daughter Of Mrs.
Patrick Thornton, died a. 10 o'clck yes
terday morning.
The work OF decorating and finishing
the SS. Peter and Paurs Church will be
finished to-day.
An electric motor has been put in
Hoxie Bros store window and Is used TO
grind coffee, the motor being erected by
+. Hoxie.
William Graham and sisters and Mrs
Nancy Malone Of Millbury, Mass, are the
guests of the Rev. Father Carrigan.
IL has been decided that the installa-
tion of officers OF Pythian Assembly will
occur on August O. Forty ladies from
PRovrDEECE will be In attendance and as.
sist In tue ceremonies
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23

Augustus Phillips, the 10-year-old son
of Oscar Phillips, while climbing an oak
tree opposite Kettles ice houses yester-
day afternoon, fell distance of fifteen
feet, striking heavily upon heap of
stones.
The boys head was cut in several places
and the blood flowed freely from tho
numerous wounds. DR.. l. A. Fecteau
was notified and had the boy conveyed to
his homo. Upon examination 1t was a.
certained that there were two cuts on the
back of the head, q deep cash extending
the entire length of the forehead and his
arms broken.
The lad this morning II In very pre-
carious condition and fatal. results may
ensue. .-~A
A prominent citizen Of the village. who
Is hard working IN an, hired q horse and
buggy Yesterday and drove distance OF
twenty miles to Hope Valley to whip. q
man who had done him an injury. Upon
arriving at his destination the person was
found and but two blows were struck
when the gentleman from Natick was
knocked out.
Upon his arrival home, being questioned
by the News reporter as to how he made
out.
He replied: II did not know whether
was struck with billy or steel knuckles.
When Icame too the man went to whip
had disappeared. know one thing. how
ever" he continued. it cost me - and
my days wages, and then got whipped !"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23

Tho German and French Seminars Arc
Being Enlarged.

Tho German and French Seminars Arc
Being Enlarged.
At Brown this summer considerable
work is being done in the enlargement Of
the various departments for private re-
search. The Herbarinum Is being replas-
tered and several new additions have been
made In the seminars, however, Is the
most work being done.
The German seminar, which has occu-
pied q single room on the top floor of
Sayles' Hall, is being enlarged, and will
take in now the room which was occupied
last year by Prof. Everett and his classes.
The addition was made necessary by the
large number of books and pamphlets
which Prof. Williams has bought for 1t
and will bring home this fall.
Another important improvement is the
making OF an entirely new French semi
mar. Hitherto the French and German
works have occupied the same room, but
hereafter number 4 Sayles will be used
exclusively as the headquarters Of the
students Of French.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
o,DoNNELL Is AN ACTOR.

He VIII Tread the Boards Next Season In
tho Drama Underground"
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, July 23-Samuel
w. Boyd has returned from New York,
where he has been for the past week max
ing an effort to engage Hugh O'Donnell,
the leader OF the Homestead strikers, in a
theatrical enterprise. Mr.. Boyd states he
was very successful and next season
O'Donneil will appear in Daniel l.. Hart's
new drama Underground" play built
on labor and capital lines and with the
scene laid in the coal regions. 1he play
is now being rearranged in order to give
O'Donnell q short but prominent part.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
The North Side.

Frederick f. Gilbert. the popular young
druggist of Branch avenue, has been ap
pointed hospital steward on Col. N. w.
W. Pierce's staff of the X. /. Regiment,
uniform rank, knights OF Pythias.
The draughtsmen at the locomotive
works, about twenty In number, are to
have Il field day. down the river, to-mor-
row They will have shore dinner at
Fields Point aud then sail about aud be-
sport themselves as they please.
A wing, % by 200 feet, and one story
high, il being added to the Wanskuck
Mil to provide space for the increasing
business OF that great factory.
Mrs. Elona Knowles OF Woodward
Road was buried yesterday. She lived
into her s2nd year aud was sick only q
few days, passing away with very little
suffering. The Rev. Geo. A. Smith off,
ciated at the funeral.
People of the North Side OF the city and
the adjoining suburbs are deeply inter
ested in the problem of increased facili-
ties for travel. Nothing would 30 surely
quicken building ac I'll witty as quicker
transit to and from the heart Of the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
PROF. GARNER'S IDEA.
To Solve the Servant Question He
Would Substitute Chimpanzees.
DR.. TALMAGE AND THE CAR.
The Country Breathes Easier Now that
the Emperor Of All the Russias Has Re
ceivsd the Much h-Tslking Brooklynite
"very Cordially"
ESPECIAL GABLE TO TIE vxws.i

LONDON, July 23.-Prof. Garner, the
noted monkey linguist. is in London Sc
curing an outfit and arranging for the
publication of a complete monkey die
tionary, giving the language Of the
animals and words OF similar meaning In
English. The professor Is SO confident of
redeeming the monkey race for the use
and association of mankind that he ex-
poets to return from the Gaboon country
In Africa with gorilla full-trained as
servant. In this way he hopes TO solve
the domestic service problem, and the
gorilla would be- an entire success In
London kitchens.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
POLICE AND LUNCH-sELLER.


The Latter Give Away Moe Little
Liquor Snap.
The police OF the Seventh Station have
for some time had watchful eye over
the stock in trade of one of the many
venders OF edibles that visit the works Of
the Gorham Manufacturing Company ar
moo ntime, and on Thursday Officers Niles
and Burke visited the ground, and the
enterprising merchant did not think for =
moment but what the gene1Ls.4eu were
workmen, and he opened up his ice-box
and out came two bottles of lager. This
act was the means of the merchant
closing up his business, for later In tha
day Officer Charnley escorted the non-li-
censed beer seller-beer, horse. wagon
and all of his wares to the Seventh Sta
tion. Those who have been in the habit
of having their beer at noon out 1t Cor
hams will be obliged tc. carry supply
with them in the future.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
FjSkEvlLlE.

A horse attached to n wagon belonging
to Harrington's livery stable, Washing
ton, and driven by Moses lie Cleur, a
resident of Washington village, rAn away
this morning near the corners OF the four
roads.
The horse dashed into q lamp post,
breaking the lamp and post and demol-
ishing thirty pickets from fence. A
small boy was struck and knocked insen-
sible into the gutter by being struck
with one of the wheels.
Manfred M. Hill, who was arrested by
Officer Colvin at River Point the first OF
the week for demolishing the buggy Of
Jane Randall at River Point, visited Mrs.
Randsll yesterday and settled the case by
paying all damages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23

ST.. PETERSBURG, July 23.-The Rev.
DIR. Talmage. was presented to the Czar
and imperial court at Peterhoff yester-
day. He was escorted from his hotel by
an equerry of the Gear who was sent to
st. Petersburg for that purpose. On his
arrival at Peterhoff DIR. Talmage was re-
ceived by the Court Chamberlain, who
conducted him to the suite of apartments
which had been set aside for the Brooklyn
clergyman.
Here DIR. Talmage rested for an hour,
when he was pesented to the Emperor,
who received him with the greatest
cordially and who begged him to thank
the American people for their Kindness
and generosity in sending -four to Rus
sian famine sufferers The two had a
long conversation on political and reli-
gious subjects. DR.. Talmage was pre-
sented in turn to the Empress. He lett
for Scotland last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23

warning, fired 1t is not yet known how
dangerously Frick Is injured. He is able
to talk. The man has been arrested.
The rumor Is now confirmed. The
news Of the assault has caused the ut
most excitement in this city and crowds
surround the bulletin boards.
Mr.. Frick's assailant entered his office
quietly as IL upon a business errand.
without warning he pulled out revolver
ana fired three timas in rapid succession.
Then he dropped the pistol and sprang
upon Mr., Frick with knife stabbing his
PROSTATE victim savaeely.
The noise of the scuffle attracted atten-
tion attention and the man was seized by
clerks before he had chance to escape.
Help was summoned instantly for the
wounded man, and the physician who
probed his hurts was unable at this mo-
ment to say how serious they would
prove.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23

WASHINGTON, July 23.-Forecast for
Maine, New Hampshire and vermont;
Clearing, generally fair during Saturday,
with westerly winds; warmer in south
ern portions; for Massachusetts, Rhode
Island and Connecticut: Occasional
tthunder storms, but generally fair dur
a.. .s- day; westerly winds; cooler In
western Massachusetts,.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
rupp.r on His Way Home.

OTTAWA, Ont, July 23.-It is said that
Hon. c. H. Upper, minister Of marine, is
on his way home from London; that he
has proceeded as far in the preparation of
the case which is to be presented to the
Bering Sea arbitrators on behalf OF Great
Britain as 1t Is possible to get with the
resources at his command in London,
and that his return from London Is for the
purpose OF gathering further important
material that can be obtained here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
THE CIRCUS MEN FIRED.

4 Probably Fatal shooting Riot In New
York Town.
OswEao, N. Y, July 23.-At Phoenix,
this county, Thursday night, Deputy
Sheriff vickery and two officers attempt
ed to attach the property OF Downie q
Gallag hers circus for damages to canal
boat. The circus men opened fire and
one OF the officers and one OF the circus
men were dangerously wounded. The
officers were driven OF, but villagers
went to the boats, overpowered tn cir
Gus men and dragged twelve OF them to
the lookup. 1t Is thought the two In
jurcd men will die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23

The agents of the John Hancock Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company Of Boston,
are enjoying an outing to-day Mt Rocky
Point. General Superintendent S. 5.
Voshell, superintendent of agencies, L. b.
Culver and superintendent OF the PRovI-
DENCE branch, j. X. Voshell are with the
party. All were armed with noisy game
cocks. Last night the Boston agents pre-
sented to General Superintendent S. s.
Voshell handsome gold watch and
chain. There were about 40 members In
the party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
The PAWTUXET VALLEY.
NORTH SCITUATE.

Town Sergeant Nathan Colvin was in
formed this morning that James Austin.
q resident Of the town for many years,
had become violently insane. Mr.. Colvin
left Hope on the s A. M. train to see the
mans relatives in PROVIDENCE to ascer-
certain whether to take the man to
Buffers or the State Asylum for the In
sane.
The news of the appointment OF a new
deputy sheriff will soon be made public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23

Weather for this evening-Clear and
warm.
For o-morrow-Clear.
The Thermometers.
Temperature from q A. NJ, July %, to
"a. NJ, July %:
Highest, So; lowest 20; mean 7ss
The Tide for To-Morrow.
High water at PROVIDENCE at s:27 A. NJ.
and at s:5l Il. NJ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23

NEW BRITAIN, Conn.,, July 1.-Ksn-
rich's barn on Park street was burned
last night. IL was rented by Police Com
missioner James M. Burtiss, who kept
flour and groceries In IL, all OF which
were destroyed. Total loss 5000; part
IL Insured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
The 0'Donneli Hearing.
'rrsprcrAL TO THE NEWS,

fisPFCfAL TO THE NbWht
PIrTsBURG, Pa, July 23.-The hearing
Of the applications of O'Donnell and Ross
to be released on bail began at 10 o'clock
this morning before Judge Magee Dis
trict Attorney Burleigh was on hand and
stated that he oppose the motions A
large number Of witnesses were in court
to testify for both sides.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
The yYeek,s Failures.

Boston, July 2.-The failures in the
United States and Canada during the past
seven days are ISL, against 100 last week
and l76 week before last. In the co rre
spending week last year there were 254
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
PAWTUxET VALLEY PARK.

A special meeting of the Board Of Di-
rectors of the Park Association, was held
at the Park yesterday afternoon. st s p.
M.
Ozias D. Tillinghast, Albert w. Knight
dining hall, also an extra building for
CARRIAGES.
A committee consisting Of Aram w.
Colvin, Webster Knight and James r..
McNeilis was organized. and 1t wag
voted to expend $4,000 on improvements.
A committee consisting Of Joseph Cong.
to put water into the grounds or the
park. The superintendenr Of exhibits
will be elected by the executive commit
tee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
Il. c. FRICK shot
A MgMsrOus Assault Upon Car
neeies Head Manager.
TO BAIL 0'D0NNELL.
A Hearing on the Application Begun
This Morning.
MANY WITNESSES IN COURT.
The Tide and Little Bill are stu Busy To-
Dsy Taking Loads OF Nom Union Mon
TO Homestead Everything IL Quite
O'Donnsl 20 Go on the Stage.
TO BAIL O'DONNE
MANY WITNESSES IN COURT.
ESPECIAL TO THE NKws.J

PITTsBURG, July 23.-The rumor is cur
rent on the streets here that II. c. Frick
was shot in his Office at Las p. NJ.
The man is said to be Hebrew. His
name is unknown. The man came into
Manager Frick's Office, aud. without
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
DO Not Buy House Lots

AHOUbo EOeS
Out of reach OF horse cars. city water and gas
mains; no money In them.
Salesman ON the Plat Daily.
"Sprague Homestead" F" located on Cranston street.
and Auburndale, on Elmwood avenue. In city limits
Several New Cottages will DO ready for sale next
week. Lots from $50 to S4o0. Easy terms MAR
RAGANsErr REAL ESTATE Co.. 20 Weybosset
sfre
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
STRIKERS WILL BE EvIcrED.

Notices Served ON Nearly Forty Families
to Move Out In Ten Days.
HOMESTEAD. July 23.-Notices Of evic-
ton were served on the families who oc-
cupy the Carnegie houses on Shanty Hill
yesterday. The tenants have ten days in
which to move
There are between thirty and forty fam
lilies in these houses. The men have paid
their rent, but the company want the
houses for non-union men, and the leases
give the company the right to eject ten
ents upon ten days notice at any time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
A Station Rurned.

ATHoL, Mass, July 23.-Tbe Fitchburg
railroad depot. the finest on the road,
was burned last night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
COUNYHIAN YACHT CLUB

Will have bake at Potter's Cove. Sunday, July "a
Boats will leave the club house at A. M. 70 ac-
commodste members not owning bgets
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
CLYDE.

A large number from this village are
attending the outing of the Electric
Fraternity which is being held at the
Hasley Farm near Silver Spring
A special dinner will be served and
prominent speakers from different parts
Of New England will address the MEM
bers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23

whose iovcth good business ioveth
advertisingi but he that despiseth fame
is an ass
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
My wife Says;

Get a box OF Ironclad Stove Polish the now fire
king 1t will not burn on. Ask your grocer for 1t.
Take no other.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
Another Account.

PITTsBuRG. Pa, Jnly 2S-The widest
excitement that has prevailed In this city
since the labor troubles began, followed
the announcement that q cold-blooded
and desperate attempt had been made to
assassinate Henry c. Frick, manager Of
the Carnegie Steel Works.
The town was in an uproar In an In
slant, thousands of people rushed to the
scene OF the murder.
The assault was made at las o'clock
this afternoon.
CONTINUED ON PAGE z,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23
CENTREvIllE.

The Invincibles and the Centreville
club have agreed to play game on the
home grounds this afternoon at $3.50 r.
M.
Thirty men have been put to work lay.
ing the iron pipe for the Warwick and
Coventry Water Company, and 500 feet a
day is being put in.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-23

PTTTsBuRG, July 23.-It IL stated that
the third brigade Of the National Guard
will be withdrawn from Camp Black at
Homestead within twenty-four hours. an
day by Gen. Snowden. She second brig
ade will remain Ia possession Of Home
stead for some time longer, when it, too,
will be withdrawn. leaving only one regi-
ment Of volunteers composed OF probably
1000 men, who will enlist for the occa-
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sion, and will be kept there until the pres
ent trouble Is adjudicated.
tn. TIDE AND LITTLE BILL

stni Plying to Homestead with Nom
Union Workmen
HOMESTEAD, Pa, July 23.-The steam
ers Tide and Little Bill resumed their
trips this morning from Pittsburg to this
place.
1t was stated this morning that yester-
day 200 men were brought to the Carneg ie
Mills and landed within the inciosure
without accident. This morning every
thing is quiet. The strikers still have
the approaches to the mills picketed.