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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
BARNEY REELECTED.
The School Board Organized for
the Work Of 1898.
THE STANDING COMMITTEES.
The Committee Ready To Go At The
Work With n vim-J. j. Devenish
Elected to Fill the Third Vacancy
Other Matters of Interest.

The organization of the school commit
tee for the ensuing year was completed at
the meeting in the High School Building
last evening The president. Walter II.
Barney. was 70 elected to the Office and
Henry B. Rose was chosen secretary.
After few remarks by the president,
during which he urged the Importance
of the members making themselves con-
versant with the work OF the schools, he
announced the following standing COM
mittees:
Executive committee. President Walter
H. Barney, chairman: Alfred Metcalf,
Lester >. Hill, Joseph II. Johuson, Fred
/. Dana.
Committee on relations to the City
Mayor William X. Potter. ex-ofiicio;
president of the Common Council, Arthur
II. Watson, ex-officio; chairman of COM
mittee on education. John T.. kendrick,
ex-officio; Dennis O'Reilly.
Committee on Grammar and Public
Schools = Chairman. Alfred Metcalf;
Henry B. Rose. secretary; Elisha Dyer,
John j. Devenish. j. William Rice, Jas
ii. 18th, Hoffman s. Dorchester, joseph
III. Johuson, III. V. A. Joslin. A. Angus
tus Wightman, George j. West.
Committee on High Schools-Henry w.
Rugg, chairman; james III. smith, III.
A. Joslin, Francis A. Horton. George j.
West.
Committee on Evening Schools-Albert
+. Blaisdell, chairman Charles X. Stark,
Dennis Il. Mccarthy, Hunter Z. White,
Joseph o. San Souci.
Committee on y-Laws-Hoffman S.
Dorchester, chairman; Walter B. Frosr :,
Albert f. Blaisdell, A. Augustus Wight
man, Charles X. Stark.
Committee on Text Books-Hunter G..
White. chairman, Moses III. Bixby, Lester
:. Hill, William X. White, secretary,
Marinus w. Gardner.
Committee on Finance Marinus w.
Gardner, chairman, James III. Nolan,
secretary, Thomas 4. Cosgrove, James
Campbell. Dennis O'Reilly.
Committee on Special Instruction
Moses IL. Bixby, chairman; Harry b.
Rosa secretary; Anna T.. Aldrich. j.
William Rice, Elisha Dyer, George Ii.
Peck.
The vacancy In the Third Ward was
filled by the election Of j. j. Devenish.
resolution was offered by Elisha
Dyer asking that the executive commit
tee confer with the Union Railroad
company with reference To the extending
of he time OF using the special tickets
issued to teachers, but tduring the
discussion Mr.. Joslin stated that the
privilege had been extended until
July /.
The resignation of Thomas F. Cosgrove
from the financial committee was
rendered ana the committee then
adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
MR. FRYE'S BILL.
It Amends tho Laws RcgulatinG the
Transportation of Goods.

Transportation of Goods.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IA bill intro
duced by Mr.. Frye in the Senate yester-
day smacks strongly Of retaliation, and Is
of more than usual interest. II amends
the laws regulating the transportation Of
goods by declaring that no merchandise
shall be transported from one part OF the
United States TO another part Of the Unit
ed States In vessels belonging wholly or
and such transportation via any foreign
port shall be deemed a violation of law.
The sailing OF any foreign vessel from
one United States port to another II not
prohibited, provided no merchandise
other than that imported in such vessel
from foreign port shall be carried from
one port to another of the United States.
The bill provides that the President
r,ay, by proclamation, suspend the right
of carrying merchandise in bond through
the United States provided for In the bill,
In case the Dominion OF Canada shall at
any time deprive the citizens of the Unit
ed States Of the use of the canals in the
Dominion on terms OF equality with Can
ada, as provided by the 9th article Of the
treaty OF Washington.
II Is also provided that in case any ex-
port or other duty continues to be levied
on lumber or timber or any kind cut on
that portion OF the American territory in
the state of Maine watered by the Saint
John and it's tributaries and fioated down
that river to the sea, where the same is
shipped to the United States from the
province of New Brunswick, the Presi-
dent may suspend ell rights OF carrying
provided for In this section, so long as the
export duty is levied.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
THE WEATHER.
November Was an Unusually Wet Period
in New England.

November Was an Unusually Wet Period
in New England.
November was a wet month all over
the country, according to the United
States department Of agricultural
weather bureau. in its monthly report
just issued.
This Is particularly true of the New
England states, though the temperature
averages about normal, despite few cold
days.
Director Smiths summary continues:
The precipitation was above the normal
in the South and at or slightly below IN
the North. The total for the month was
from TO 4 inches in most or Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont, and from to z
inches in most of Massachusetts. Rhode
Island and Connecticut.
More than the usual amount OF snow
fell, except In some parts OF the northern
districts.
Although the ground was bare during
most OF the month, no injury has been
done to grass and fall sown grain, be-
cause OF the equable temperature.
On the 18th The Connecticut valley was
visited by severe wind storm which
worked considerable injury. The storm
of the 2Sth30th was most severe on the
extreme southeastern coast.
The Pacific coast was peculiarly favor
ed, both in temperature and precipita-
tion.
The weather has been favorable
throughout the winter wheat region.
Cotton picking though retarded by
rains, was about completed by the 18th.
The weather in Southern California
has continued favorable, and reports AS
late AS the 2lst show that the orange
crop is growing and rpening as well as
could be desired.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
ELECTRICs FOR KNIGHTsvILLE.
The Franchise Is For go Years at 1 Ia
Per Cent Per Annum.

The tranCn1se j ~ nearS ot l-2
Per Cent Per Annum.
The monthly session OF the town coun-
Gil was held at Knightsville yesterday.
The chief item of Importance was the
consideration of the franchise to the
Union Railway Company Of the right to
operate cars by electricity In the town
for 20 years.
A long discussion ensued over the de-
tails, several parties from different sec
tions of the town appearing In favor OF IL.
The matter was referred finally TO n COM
mittee, consisting of Representative San
ders and Councilmeu King and Merrill,
to adjust any differences that may arise
between the town and the company. The
agreement provides that the town shall
receive AZ revenue from the franchise one
and one-half per cent of the gross earn
ings OF the company in the town. The
fare was fixed at five cents from any part
of the town To any part of the city on the
same line. Privilege to lay tracks on
Elmwood avenue to Park avenue and
from Park avenue to Pontiac street, In
Auburn, was granted conditional upon
the company having the tracks laid and
the line In operation by July !, 1893.
A similar permission was given on
Cranston street, from the city line to the
Town Hall az Knightsville, the line to he
in operation by Nov /, 1898 The town is
TO have the right TO judge concerning and
order paving SET between the tracks and
eighteen inches each side, the company
being charged with the cost and care OF
keeping the same in repair. BY the terms
of the agreement the council has the
right to order the company To lay its lines
along other thoroughfares, but. should
the company question the reasonableness
Of such an oroer, the Supreme Court is to
be the judge of the matter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07

it's present standing in the NEWS $500
cash prize contest. The same may be
said of the progressive characteristics of
the members.
The club was organized May 80, 1892.
with only six members which number
has been largely increased during the
past six months.
The officers are: John =. Walsh, presi-
dent; James Waterman, vice president:
Frank Pratt, secretary; Louie Hay, treas
urer
Ths club has recently secured rooms at
14Q Brook street where its headq quarters
are now located.
President John p Walsh, whose coun-
terfeit presentment appears above, is
quite genius and one of the most eff
cient of executives. as the members OF
the Hopeton Club will attest.
The wheelman are preparing to hold n
relay race Dec. 20. The start will be
made from Governor street. The riders
will then speed for the headquarters of
the Uulucxy Thirteen Club of Riverside,
to which the message from this city will
be delivered. 1t is expected that the
round trip will bc made within half an
hOur
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
Antl-option BIN Not Dead.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE anti-cption
bill i neither dead nor sleeping" say
Senator Washburn. When asked II ther
had been any Change OF sentiment in tn,
matter since the close OF the last session
Mr.. Wsshburn said that he did not thinl
there had been. Senator White OF Louis
lana, who made such n brilliant speec
against the bin In the last session, anc
who Il recognized a. the leader Of the op-
position, say the fight will not be les.
vigorous this season than Il was last.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
THE POLICE ANNUAL.
The omcial Program IL Ready for the
Important Event.

Important Event.
The official program and souvenir Of the
annual ball of the Providence Police
Association has been received from the
hands of the printers, and will be ready
for distribution tomorrow. The book is
very we'll gotten up and was arranged by
Property Clerk Blanding.
The j. j. Ryder Company, lithograph-
ers, were awarded the contract for the
work aud have made very neat job. IL
il n book of sixty-four pages and contains
pictures of the superior officers Of the po-
lice department. Mayor Potter and the
late ex Mayor Doyle's portraits grace its
pages then throughout the book are scat
tered specimens of the old records OF the
Watch House"
;. II. Blanding has contributed hui
morous article on the first nights exper-
fence OF an officer. with a short sketch Of
the perils to which an officer Is exposed,
proves very interesting. The official pro-
gram of the ball with the concert pro
gram il appended. The covers are
unique and exceedingly pretty and appro-
pirate In design.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
A $4,000 FIRE.

It was In the Logwood MIL OF John B.
Peck ON Charles street.
Early this morning fire was discover
ed by Officer Reardon in the logwood
mill Of John B. Peck, at Is Charles street.
He turned in an alarm but ON the arrival
OF the engine which promptly responded.
the spread OF the flames had been so rapid
as 20 necessitate the ringing of a second
alarm. After the front OF the building
had been entirely destroyed the flames
were subdued. The fire originated ia the
engine room; The damage TO the build
ing and stock reached $1,000, which Is
only partly insured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
A GREAT FAIR.
Gov. Brown Opens the Lincoln Council
Event With Dignity.

Gov. Brown Opens the Lincoln Council
Event With Dignity.
Lincoln Council Of the United Order Of
American Mechanics opened its fair in
Blackstone hall last evening and the hall
was filled to it's utmost capacity. The
hall is very handsomely decorated with
American flags and bunting of all colors.
In the center OF the room stands nam
moth flower booth, over which Mrs Will
lam A. Aldrich presides, ass sted by the
Misses Edith and Susie Taudvin. Along
both sides OF the hal booths are arranged
in the most tempting manner, where
pretty girls in very pleasant manner
coax the patrons to part with portion
Of their cash. The fishing booth is i'm
charge of Mrs. Herbert Gardner who
not only makes it profitable but
furnishes no small amount Of
amusement. Next comes the doll
table, where sight that would bewilder
a child presented itself. Mrs. w. Il.
Annie Hill aud May Higgins, attended
to the wants of the patrons Of this booth.
The next Is the lemonade well. Mrs.
Charles Ward. Misses Nellie n. Wood.
Eta aud Lizzie Wild were busily engaged
in disposing OF tins DELICIOUS beverage.
In charge and had for an assistant Miss
George Eidy.
The next booth filled with the ha ndi =
work of the lady friends of the council in
the way of aprons aud wrappers, here
Mrs. Bertha Henkel was the head sales
lady and Miss Sadie Young aud Mrs.
Susie Gallup were her companions. Next
came the fancy table. Mrs. Ralph Mayor
had charge of this booth. Mrs. Joseph
Fiske and Mrs. Charles Tanner her as
sistants. Mrs. A. w. Pratt, and Mrs.
Ida Williams did a thriving business at
the cake booth, and Mrs. Adelaide Shaw
cross with her corps OF young ladies COM
posed OF the Misses Flora Shawcrose,
Lottie aud Susie Mckee. Mabel Gardner
and Effel Taft. found themselves in alto
gether too small quarters to serve their
customers IN the ice cream booth.
His Excellency Gov. ID. Russell Brown
formally opened the fair, aud for an hour
or more took his chances with the rest OF
the patrons, and nearly every booth in
the hall was honored with call fro IN
him. He was accompanied by membe RS
of his staff.
A grand concert was given the early
part OF the evening by the American Con
cert Orchestra, after which they fur
nished music Tor dancing in the upper
hall. Besides the handsome decorating,
which was done by the Hartford Deco
rating Company, there were number of
canaries in cages suspended from the
ceiling, which We'd with the orchestra in
furnishing music for the occasion. rhe
flowers and potted plants were from
sweeney, the horst. There are mum
ber OF articles that are to be won by
popular vote, among them being an ex
councillors collar, sewing machine, bcy-
Gle, carriage robe, easy chair and other
articles.
The fair will be held this evening,
Thursday, Friday aud Saturday evenings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
PROVIDENCE LODGE ANNIvERsAnY.
A Good Time I'm b. 4. Hall, Including
Choice Music.


The tenth anniversary of Providence
Lodge No. 3. A. o. u. W., was celebrated
at B L. Hall last night. A literary ana
musical program constituted the feature
Of she evening, followed by collation..
W. A. lluntly. the famous banjo soloist
and his brother. favored the company
with some choice musical selections
Grand Supervisor Of the Order George r.
Higgins was present and addressed the
members
Mrs. Lapham, Mrs, Green, Messrs
Rhode and Parker sang some good selec-
tions. Mrs. Annie :. Hough rendered n
recitation which was very pleasing A
soprano solo by Mrs. George Is. Lapham
called forth an encore.
A bass solo was rendered by George l.,
Parker. Miss Matte r.. Stevens gave a
select piano solo, which was well received
During the evening w. a. Huntley sang
number OF very pleasing selections i'm
nis own inimitable style. The entertain.
ment concluded with a selection from the
quartette, entitled Maiden OF the Fleur
De Lis" after which n collation. was
served.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
MACHINERY FOR WAR SHIPS.
Annual Report of Commodore Melville
New Machinery for the Chicago.


New Machinery for the Chicago.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Commodore Mel
vile, chief of the bureau of steam engi
neering, In his annual report says the totf
expenditures of the bureau during th
year were 1851, ,s41. He recommends
appropriation OF 100000 to begin con
struction of new machinery for the Chi
cago.
The report states that the cost OF O.
machinery OF the cruisers Raleigh an
Cincinnati when completed and erectec
will be considerably less than the origlna
estimates on which contracts refused t.
bid, as being too low for the work re
quired. II says II would be good policy
TO have two or more of the navy YARD
completely equipped for the execution OF
every variety cf marine work.
Chief Melville regards the engineer
corps as inadequate and thinks it should
BE- increased by 800 men. He makes a
number OF recommendations with view
10 increasing its efficiency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
1o.145 .hares (agxregating q,

company 1o145 shares (aggregsting q,
ol5 .5Oo) have been subscribed for at par
of which amount 81 ,000, ,460 has been PAID
o the treasury In cash, and from othe'
rhe other assets consist of concessions,
rights, privileges, etc.
The report describes the work already
executed and says the government OF MIC
aragua has officially declared that the
company has more than complied with
the provisions Of the concession. This
formal acknowledgment confirms the
company's title to the concessionary rights
for a term OF ten years in which to CON-
plete the canal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
John i. Davenport's Petition Ignored.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-At a meeting
yesterday of the House committee inves-
tigating the administration OF the Fed
eral election law In New York city, 1t was
decided to take no notice whatever of the
petition submitted TO the House yesterday
in behalf of John /. Davenport, in which
the latter asks for hearing at the baf OF
the House. The petition was sent to the
committee in the regular order, and the
above action was taken after due consid-
Grafton. -Four of the five members of the
committee were present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
Suicide oru Newspaper Man.

GREAT HARRINGTON, Dec. Fired NJ.
Curtiss, aged 30. for some time local edi-
tor Of the berkshire Courier, southern
Berkshire agent OF the Associated Pres.
and q well known writer OF humorous
sketches and poetry for various literary
papers, committed suicide at the home OF
his mother at Great harrington by TAX
ing o dose Of cryetalized earbelic aeid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07

TRENTON, n. j., Dec. THE Columbus
Straw Paper Co. was incorporated here
yesterday with capital stock OF $1,000
600. The company consists OF about half
the pulp mills in the country. The incor-
porators are VIM. &. Heppenheimer. Of
New Jersey, w. q. Taylor of New Utrecht,
n. Y, and Philemon Beare Of Connecti-
qut
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07

circulated that he was TO be practically
deputy Pontiff for America Mgr. Sa-
toli has set the question at rest by deny
ing the exactness of the statement.
He says that by letters dated from the
beginning OF last mouth he has received
authority to examine and decide without
appeal the controversies arising between
bishops and priests. etc, in America, but
says it Is absurd TO ascribe to him the
authority of a Pope in the American
church
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07

South BETHLEHEM, Pa, Dec. THE
Bessemer rail mill Of the Bethlehem Iron
Company shut down yesterday. One hun
dred aud Atty men are out Of employ
ments
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
Not the American Pope.

There has been much speculation in
Catholic circles of late as TO the exact
powers TO be vested in Mgr. Satolli by the
Pope, n statement having been widely
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE report OF the
Nicaragua Canal Company sent to the
Senate by the secretary OF the treasury,
states that since the organization Of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
FURNITURE
Facts and Figures.
REMEMBERS

That we the Leading Furniture Bargain Givers
of Providence
That visitors are always welcome whether they de-
desire to purchase or not.
That our Furniture and Carpet Rooms the best
lighted in the city,
That make establishment the popular resort
by reason of our immense variety, latest de-
signs and lowest prices
That you making mistake if you do not visit
Mammoth Warerooms before purchasing.
That live up to promises and never disap-
point the public by dodging the meaning of
advertisements.
That sell $Ioo worth of goods for $40 down and
$I.5o per week or give liberal discount for
cash.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07
THE HOPETON CLUB.

It il Young Club But IL Is Hustler"
and Win Try for the Prize.
The Hopeton Bicycle Club is one Of the
most progressive organizations Of wheel
men in Rhode Island. 1t certainly
knows good thing as is evidenced by
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-07

HOODS PILLS are the best after-dinner
Pills, assist digestion, cure headache. Try q box.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-29
Max. tenn. 7si min. tem.' SO

1t is estimated that there are at least
400 Chinese vagrants in Chinatown, in
this city. If they were handled as white
vserants ought to be, Chinatown would
be almost depopulated.
The sewer bond election is to take
place on Wednesday. The fate of the
outfall viii then be settled. 1t behooves
avery voter TO turn out and cast bis vote
on this important question.
1t is to be hoped that the Figueroa
street paving matter will be settled at
the session OF the city council today, one
way or the other. 1t has been subject
of couuciimanic discussion for three
consecutive weeks now.
A slim, cadaverous young man, giving
the name of Charles Anderson, was
brought to the police station yesterday
morning, by Officer Williams, and
booked for insanity. He did not exhibit
MANY symptoms of madness, but was
locked Up until he can be examined
upon the charge.
One OF the many pleasing sights in
Ventura is the exquisite floral nursery
which has been created by the taste and
perseverance of Mrs. Theodosia B. Shep--
herd. 1t is opposite the Rose hotel, and
affords the guests of that resort an es-
thetic feast for the eye. An ideal home
has been created there. and Mrs. Shep-
herds floral triumphs have made her
famous.
September 9TH is Labor Day. The va
rious trades unions of Los Angeles in
tend to observe it in fitting manner.
There will be a grand parade of all ol
the local unions, and addresses will be
delivered at Turnverein hall. Politics
will be strictly eschewed by all speak
ers. Among the orators announced il
Mrs. Anna L. Diggs, of Washington
DC.
If the. mayor should send message
to the council today, on the subject o
circus and baseball license matter, i
would create quite a little discussion
1t is said that ninety-five games of pro
fessional ball have been played at Ath
letic park this season, and that So pc
day can be collected for each game. |
is also stated, on good authority, tha
Mr.. Vanderbeck is clearing $1,000 pc
month on the Los Angeles team.
An election was held on Saturday b.
Good Will lodge 1923. /. 0. o. F., for tn
purpose OF deciding upon Incorporating
and to elect directors for the first year
Articles OF incorporation will be filed il
3 few days and the following gentlemel
were duly elected as directors: G. N
Williams, John r, Matthews, Frank B
Walsh, Richard Livingstone and Juliu
Lyons. 1t is the intention of all of th
Odd Fellows lodges Of this city to incor
porate. A movement is also on foo
which no doubt will be carried to sue
cessfu] termination bythe order. to bu
property and build hall.