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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
LATESTNEVS
COWARDS REFUSED AID.
From the Blazing Ship He Fell to
the Raging Sea.
And the Egyptian Monarch Heard Their
Death Cries and Sent No Boat to the
Rescue-The Fate of Captain and Mrs.
Boyd.

NEW YORK, Feb. 22-The tale of a fire
at sea, with two perishing in the flames,
while the cowardly crew Of another vessel
refused TO give assistance. was the story
that Second Officer William +. Jordan of
the British steamship Egyptian Monarch
told on arriving here yesterday.
He said at was at 12:45 o'clock on the
morning of January 16 that | noticed n
flare OF light about one-half point off the
port bow. There was a tremendous gale
blowing and a high sea running. Through
the glass | saw ship blazing fore and aft.
and | at once called Capt. Irwin, and as
quickly as possible the Egyptian Monarch
was headed for the burning vessel. We
reached the ship at 1880 o'clock, after half
an hours hard steaming.
Her masts had burned away, and she
looked like floating fiery furnace. The
only part of her still untouched by the
flames was the bowsprit. Out near the
end of il was "A portly man, whom the
agents Of the vessels identified from our
description as Capt. Boyd. Clinging to
him was pale-faced, slightly-built
woman. Her hair floated in the gale, and
the picture made by those two miserable
beings clinging to the bowsprit of that
burning craft shall never forget.
"We were near enough 10 see their faces
u
never again want TO see depicted on hu-
man face.
When the order was given to lower and
man the boats not one of the crew stirred.
There was repetition of the order. For a
minute the men talked together some
grufiiy saying they would not venture out,
while others walked as far off from the
boats as possible. But three of the crew
responded, not enough TO take lifeboat
over to the burning vessel Chief Officer
Bingham, Second Officer Jordan and the
third officer volunteered, but no boat was
lowered, for lack of proper manning.
1.-THE heel of the bowsprit was soon on
fire, the tough timber was eaten through,
and then it dropped overheard with the
captain and his wife still clinging TO it.
ave caught sight of them once as big
wave caught them up and dashed them
against the blazing hull and then they dis
appeared and we saw them no more. IL
was horrible sight and ! can see it now
as plainly as when / witnessed it,
I'VE remained by the burning vessel
until o'clock that morning and steamed
around her repeatedly. She burned until
the waves engulfed the smoking wreck.
Then we steamed TO leeward for twelve
miles, keeping n sharp lookout for any
of the vessels crew, but no sign OF any OF
them were seen. We then resumed our
voyage.
The burned vessel was the British ship
Loodiana which sailed from New York,
Dec 81, with cargo of petroleum, for
London. She was commanded by Captain
Boyd, who was accompanied on the voyage
by his wife. There is little doubt but that
the man and woman who were seen on the
bowsprit were Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd. The
vessel was of 1874 tons burden and owned
at Windsor, n. ;. She was insured for
$40. .OOO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
ENGLAND'S BOTANY BAY.
Paupers and Criminals Shipped to
America.
OUR PROTEST DISREGARDED.
sweden and Germany Send Us their
Worst Elements-ItaIy Does the Same
and Until Recently So Did switzer-

PARIS, Feb 22.-Mr. A. A. Hayes of
New York, who has for years made the
emigration question subject OF special
study, said to-day: "a distinguished Eng
lishman recently said Co me that the
United States is now the Botany Bay for
England. AS far back as 1851 the Land
Commission authorized the guardians of
the poor to give e2O0,OOO in order 10 ship
paupers TO America.
'The United States Government pro-
tested in vain, for the paupers reached the
United States just the same. One com
mittee sent over 5000 paupers TO the
United States between 1852 and 1886
Another agency for the emigration of
criminals is in London and is called the
Prisoners Aid Society. SO far as | know
they make no attempt TO conceal the busi-
ness they are engaged in.
The Jewish Board OF Guardians of Lon
don have shipped between 1882 and 1886
S,4J Hebrew paupers, principally Rus
slams.
Sweden and Germany are regularly
sending their criminals 10 America. Until
recently Switzerland did the same, and it
still requires all the vigilance of the
American consuls in Switzerland To pre-
vent this.
"As for Italy, the fact is notorious that
the worst criminals of that country are
assisted TO emigrate to the United States.
and their number is increasing rapidly"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
WASHINGT0NS BIRTHDAY
II Was Observed as a Partial Holi-
day To-day.
THE PARADE OF THE MILITARY.


Washington's birthday was observed to
some extent in this city to-day. Banks
and other Offices were closed, beside many
other places of business. But the closing
was not general. In accordance with
custom the bells of the city were rung aG
sunrise, noon and sunset, and all the
flags of the city are foated to the breeze.
The most important event in the celebra-
ton to-day was the parade of the First
Light Infantry Regiment. which, accord
ing to the militia laws. is allowed to make
a private parade in the private uniform of
the regiment, and early in the day lntan
try Armory presented "a scene OF anima-
tion. The orders had been issued for the
men TO appear in the full dress uniform of
tho regiment, but owing To the desire TO
use these uniforms for the Infantry ball
TO night, and the muddy condition of the
streets, the order was changed, and the
men appeared in State trousers and red
blankets
1t was nearly 12 o'clock when the line
was ready TO move and the following was
the marching order of the line:
Col. Thornton commanding the brigade
and Adit. A. e.. Higgins followed by the
full staff mounted; American Band, ID.
w. Reeves, leader, 80 pieces Mai JOr War
field; the First Light Infantry Regiment
Company B, Capt. Rose, 80 men; Com
pany a. Capt. Tanner, 35 men; Company
ID, Capt. Coleman, 80 men; Company &,
Capt Brown, 30 men.
The original line of march as intended
10 include Benefit street was abandoned
as far that street was concerned and the
line proceeded up South Main street.
North Main street, Steeple, Exchange
Place, Exchange street, Westminster.
High. Summer, Broad, Weybosset, West
mil nf
street, Crawford to armory, where they
disbanded. The line made a fine appear
ance the general effect of the red blankets
being much the same as that of the dress
coats of the regiment but corresponding
better TO the size of the bearskin shakos.
The flag raising nc the Young Mems
Christian Association building was an
other important event in the celebration
of the day. When the infantry reached
the building a crowd numbering many
hundreds had gathered TO witness the GER
emony. A committee of the y. NJ. &. ~,
consisting of president, William y. Spicer
vice president, G. A. Trailord general sec
re5ary, IL. ;. Conant; Edwin Hill
and George j. Davidson had the
matter in charge and when the line drew
up at the Doyle Monument the flag was
raised TO the peak of the tall fiagDole
which has just been placed on the build
ing. A twltch of the rope aud the beauti-
lul SldEs anu otllptS, 10 pN - lCSb III area,
was flung TO the breeze. The reveille was
sounded in salute and the band played
THE Star Spangled Banner"
IL had been the plan of the committee
TO have more elaborate exercises by the
association, but on deliberation these were
abandonded and the simple economy is the
dedication of the beautiful emblem. The
many people thronging the streets give
the city the appearance of holiday,
though the stores are doing business as
usual
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
TEXARKANA'S VAIN REGRET.
It is Now Too Late to Recall the
Burning of Coy,

TExARKANA, Feb. pa reaction in
public feeling has set in and people are be-
ginning to realize that the horrible affair
of Saturday. the burning of Ed Coy at the
stake, will do irreparable damage to the
reputation of the city. Nothing was talk
ed of to-day but the crime. the penalty and
the probable consequences, and the best
citizens are circulating petitions for a
mass-meeting TO be held tomorrow to de-
nounce the affair.
The mob was composed mostly of young
railroad men, who lost their reason in
their thirst for revenge, and the authori-
ties were powerless TO prevent the mob
from carrying out its plans. Ten military
companies could not have saved Coy from
his fate. and the small force of deputies
at the command of the sheriff would have
been slaughtered had they attempted to
defend their prisoner.
The body of Coy was not entirely con-
sumed The blackened and roasted re-
mains are supposed TO have beea taken
away by relatives. The fire burned for
twenty minutes, but Coy sho wed no signs
of life after ten minutes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
Mr.. waIch's Success.

Postmaster Walch has been in office
only short time, but already, under his
able management, several important
changes have been wrought tending to
mitigate in a measure--the want of more
commodious quarters. He has been doing
considerable silent but effective work
towards the securing of n place suitable
wherein the postal facilities may meet the
demands of growing population. There
is already, through his intervention, a Pc
tition for a more satisfactory location in
the hands of the proper authorities. which
will be decided upon in a snort time.
Mr.. Walch received last week instruc-
tons from Washington to ascertain the
exact number of boxes he would need in
the event of the establishment of new
postoflice in Olneyville, so that il might
be determined just what would be most
applicable TO the wants of the people.
The prospects of larger and better postal
quarters are now very bright, and al
though il may seem for while somewhat
lonely without the present old, dingy,
cramped and oom-to-turn-around-
i'm office, yet no one Is so attached to it
that he would refuse to call for his mail If
a new one were established.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
Tie uypno,,zed the Horse.

J. B. Glanson, Cleveland horseman,
tells remarkable story Of child's con-
troll OF vicious horse. "It seemed to be
n case OF hypnotism. A farmer named
White has very fino stock farm about
three miles out Of the city. He Is good
horse trainer, and prides himself on be-
ing able TO handle the most vicious types
Of horse-fesh that can be brought to him.
But last spring he got more than his
match. Somebody sold him q black
stallion that was the worst-tempered
creature ever saw. He would bite and
strike and kick with such fierceness that
no one could get near him. and White was
finally obliged TO turn him out TO
pasture. He thought that he would
have to kill him, but OF course he hated
to do that. for he was really a
valuable beast. But he was no good, for
no one could get near him, TO say noihing
OF controlling him. White has a little
boy eleven years old. who is one OF the
brightest but most gentle little fellows
that ever saw. One morning what WAS
his surprise and alarm to see little Ralph
come galloping down the lane on tho
Black Devils back as happy as clown.
He rode up to the horse-block, slid of nis
back, and, putting the horses head down
to him, stroked and patted his great noso
as IL he had been the kindest creature In
the world. But as soon as any ono else
went near him the horse would fight like a
demon. For several months the little
fellow had good time with his pet, but
as no one else could control him he was
sold to a astage-driver for $25. and the little
boy got $40 for riding him twenty-five
miles and delivering him safely in the
stable"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
GRAND ARMY APPOlNTEES.
Commander Ray Names inspectors,
Aides and MustererS.

Department Commander David $. Ray
of the Grand Army issued General Order
No. 3 to-day accouncing tho following ap.
pointments:
Assistant inspectors. William Frank
land of Post /, Henry M. Howe of Post
Edwin Fl. Tilley of Post 3, William II.
Stone of Post TO- Ezbon O. Cook of Post l'.
Assistant mastering officers, Thomas
w. Manchester Of Post 1. Samuel A.
Wheldon OF Post /, Theodore 5. Gilmore
OF Post 4, William Gardner Of Post 10.
George NJ. Turner OF Post 10, Fred A.
Burt Of Post 20.
Aides-de-camp, Gilbert Wilson, Jere.
miah Castine, Lucian b. Lamson, Thomas
r. Noonan, Albert G.. Bates, Charles II.
Gould, Patrick Parker OF Post 1, Hugh
Mclnnes Post 2, Edwin Clarkson, Michael
Sullivan, Daniel j. Wall ot Post .,
Joseph B. Wentworth. George II.
Fisher, Andrew B. Pressy, James II.
Martin of Post 4; William Hamilton,
Charles +. Ash, George A. Pritchard OF
Post .; Samuel II. Crompton, Charles Il.
sweet Of POST q; Edward Yost, Carder
sherman OF Post Z; George j. Baldwin,
George A. Smith, Francis II. Miller of
Post .; George j.. Prentice, Thomas II.
Holmes, Joseph Il. Curtis, Eugene X.
Ellis James l.. Foss, William III. Glad
ding, Harry w. Sisson. John B. Green
AlBhc, w llllilnl L. McCduSlanu, Nllliall
Bradbury, John A. Francis, John II.
Parks, Samuel b. Spinning, John A.
Vaughan. George B. Willis of Post 10;
Andrew j. Allen, Robert NJ. Pollard,
Charles Beedle of Post IL; William John
son, Thomas NJ. Holden. Elisha X. Wat
son, Patrick Fitzpatrick of Post IA; Thos.
+. Usher, Patrick b. Dermody of Post Is;
Robert w. Chapelle of Post 16; James @.
Smith, Joseph II. Grant, Ansel ID. Nicker-
son, Walter Merry, III. n. French, Benz.
49, William l.. King, Post 10; Edward II.
Seery, William II. McGwiggan, James G.
Card, William G.. Bowen OF Post 20;
Henry Bull, Jr, Jeremiah 1. Greene of
Post 2l; George Il. Lawton of Post %;
Nicholas c. Hatch of Post "a; Robert Car
lyle. Orsinus A. Taft Of Post %; George
B. Carpenter of Post 70.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
AN ENGINE SMASHED.
A Queer Freak Of Locomotive on
the Springfield Road.
NO ONE WAS BADLY INJURED.
The Engine JumIel the Track and
Smashed Into u Freight Car Near
the Depot In This City--It Was sold
Hercules" That Did IL.

The train due in this city at $50 o'clock
this morning Oh the Springfield division
of the New York g. New England road
narrowly escaped serious disaster in the
train yard some distance west of the
depot. The train was in charge of Con-
ductor Ballou, and was running along at
n somewhat reduced rate OF speed when
the engine suddenly swerved from the
track and darted diagonally across the
road bed, smashing into the rear end of a
box car and badly twisting the guards
and front of the locomotive. Engineer
Roberts and fireman Whitehead were in
the cab and both jumped for their lives.
Roberts sustained "a severe injury TO his
knee and the fireman was also bruised.
Before jumping, however the engineer
threw the reversing rod clear over and
shut off the steam from the cylinder.
The sudden twist as the engine left the
track broke the connection between the
baggage car and tender and left the car on
the main track After running for lit
tie distance over the sleepers the train was
stopped. and hurried investigation
showed that further than general shak-
ing up, there had been no one injured.
A broken rail was the cause of the acci-
dent, the rail breaking just as the front
wheels of the engine struck 1t.
An examination showed 10 indications
of a flaw in the steel and IL is thought
that the sudden breakage was due To frost
and the continual strain. The engine is
badly smashed and penetrated the box car
for number of feet, spllntering the
woodwork and twisting the trucks almost
beyond repair.
The accident occurred at point nearly
opposite Garney's stone yard, and short
distance above the location of the old
round house that was blown over recently.
At this point the spur track of the Spring
field road Joins the main track. The loco
motive. which is known as "Old Hercules"
or "No l16," plowed over the two main
lines and partly turning on one side
smashed into the freight.
A gang of workmen was at once dis
patched to the scene of the smashup and
work was Immediately begun. The ten
der also broke loose from the engine and
continued its voyage alone, passing about
two feet to the left of the engine. The
wheels and trucks of both lomocotive and
tender are twisted and broken and the ma
chinery of the former is badly battered
and rendered almost useless. In
a short time the debris was cleared away
and traffic was opened.
Most of the passengers were badly
shaken up and several occupants of the
smoker, were who were standing, were
thrown from their feet by the sudden
shock. The breaking of the coupling be-
tween the tender and the baggage car
averted more serious disaster and prob
able loss of life.
The damage to the rolling stock was
about $500 and was confined mainly TO the
locomotive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
ALLISON IN THE FIELD.
Said to be the Only Man Who Can
Carry Iowa Against Boise.

DUBUQUE, la, Feb. 22.-The Iowa dele
CATION will go to Minnesota instructed for
Allison.
This is inferred from the admitted fact
that the Iowa Senator can have the dele
cation for the asking, and from the fur
ther fact that the mission of ex-Gov. Gear
OF Burlington TO Debuque this week, as it
has leaked out, was made by him the oc.
casion for interviewing Allison's intimate
friends here.
When Gear left Dubuque it was with
the understanding that the Allison boom
would be formerly launched at the State
Convention March II Gear said he de-
termined upon this the minute he read
Blaine's withdrawal. He managed ALI
sons canvass at Chicago four years ago
The basis OF Allison's candidacy is that
he the only Republican who can be trusted
TO carry Iowa, especially against Boies.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
THEY MAY CONTINUE.
How the Failure of CSemence Bros.
Appears To-Dau
1T WAS A GREAT SURPRISE.
They Were Well Rated by the Agencies.
and the Creditors May Grant an Exten-
sion of Timc-No Further Attachments
Since Saturday.

The announcement of Clemence Bros
assignment, as given exclusively in the
NEWS. caused great surprise in business
circles The Clemence Brothers were well
rated by the mercantile agencies and
stood well as business house in the com
munity They were energetic and push
ing in their business and have been so
from the outset Their business was
largely done upon the instalment plan,
and had it not been for the extremely slow
collections, with which every local ner-
chant Is familiar there would have been
no need for the assignment.
The main reason, however, was the at.
tachment of the executor OF the estate OF
John X. Fales. IL is now learned, now.
ever, that this attachment was placed
rather because the executor was anxious
to hasten the settlement of the estate In
charge than because of his anxiety lest
Clemence Bros. & Co. would not DE iully
able to meet all its outstanding obiiga-
tions eventually.-
Since Saturday there have been no fur
ther attachments and there Is general
feeling of confidence among the creditors
in the ability ol the firm To tide over tie
troubles If they ar let alone Senator
Albert X. Shel man, the assignee very
courteously to-day informed NEWS rep
resentative of all the facts in his posses
sion.
He says the amount OF liabilities is
about the figures first given by the NEWS
at $4,000, but Notwithstanding the re-
ports in other papers, the condition OF the
books and stock OF the firm are not such
as to warrant any statement of the assets
has been given.
He believes, however, and many Others
share the same opinion, that the assets
will show up to large figure. The stock
in hand is enormous, and the good open
accounts also aggregate large sum. Mr..
Sherman thinks also that when the
signee's returns are made they will be so
favorable that there will be little difficulty
in securing such eXtensione of payments
as will enable the firm TO continue their
business.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
East Providence.

At the United congregational Church in
the evening missionary work among the
Indians was discussed.
The Rev. r. r. Eaton of Weymouth
Mass, supplied the pulpit at the First
Universalist Church Sunday.
The Rev. Albert Green, pastor of the
First Baptist Church at East Providence
Centre, preached at the Second Baptist
Church Sunday In exchange with the Rev
j. stewart.
At the Haven NJ. h. Church the Rev. l..
G.. Horton preached in the evening, tax
ing for his subject Judas"
The Ladies' Guild connected with the
st. Mary's Episcopal Church will meet
at tie usual place on Wednesday after
noon.
\ large number of the friends of Miss
Minnie Curry gathered at her home on
Walnut street Saturday afternoon To cele-
brate her birthday. The usual pleasant
time was enjoyed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
A COOKING MAIN.
A DisgracefuI Sunday Occurrence in
Corner of Rhode Island.

A cooking main was held in the north
western corner of the State, in an old inn
yesterday morning. The birds came from
Providence, Crompton, Cranston, Burrill-
Vile and Blackstone. There were five
battles, with $50 on each pair and 500 on
the main.
The crowd of about $50 men and boys
was tough one. There was considerable
ouarrelling and drunkenness and much
gambling. Pascoag won the main.
According TO reports the conduct OF the
Providence delegation was of the most
disreputable nature on the return trip.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
Mr.. wendelschaefer Praised.

"a born musician " "Isn't he grand I"
"With what precision they respond to
each movement OF his baton " were the
expressions TO be heard in the staircase
leading from the Liederkranz hall last
evening The object of their admiration
was Felix Wendelschaefer, the talented
young leader of the Providence Opera
House orchestra, who gave a very delight
full concert in the Leiderkranz parlors on
South Main street.
Each selection was rendered in an excel
lent manner, but especially commendable
were the picked string" selection and
the clarinet and flute solos, each of which
llled tor encores.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
THE SMITH DISTRICT COURT.
Also n story of Three Little Girls Who
licked Pockets.

In the sixth district court this morning
Michael Maloney, Jr., charged with ma
liciously defacing building, the property
of Michael Maloney, pleaded not guilty
and was held in 500 surety for trial Tues
day.
Edward r. Brow pleaded guilty to steal
ing lot OF lead pipe valued at $40, from
Mary Ann O'Rour&e, being the property
of Patrick kenney, aud was fined so and
costs.
William Wellman pleaded not guilty to
being a person of doubtful reputation and
was held in $500 surety for trial Tuesday
Late Saturday afternoon Detective
Murry arrested "A trio OF pickpockets ON
Westminster street. The gang consisted
of three little girls. and when questioned
by the chief the eldest, named Mary Simp-
son, acknowledged that she had been
working Westminster street since Thanks
giving. The girls father was summoned,
aud on his arrival she was given into his
custody
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22
short Paragraphs.

Drum Major Pierce, Fifth Massachusetts
Infantry, is in this city on business.
Il. j. Wetz, engineer in Adams Express
stables, Boston. paid visit to friends in
this city. yesterday.
Property Clerk stephen I. Blanding,
spent Sunday seh friends in Warren.
The residence of Earl g. Rannev, 10
Willow Court, was broken into last even
ing between the hours of aud o'clock,
and a seal-skin cape valued at $40 was
stolen, together with a red bonnet valued
at s. The matter was reported to the
rOlicp
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-22

4 large crowd gathered i'm Hibernian
Hall yesterday afternoon to make arrange
Pawtucket. DR. J.A. O'kecfe OF OlueyVille
was elected chairman, Patrick Mcl.augh-
lin secretary aud Bernard Doyle treasurer.
There will be "a short parade IN this city
and then the pawtucket columns will be
joined. John OConnell OF Olneyville will
he chief marshal.