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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
FATHER DUCEY BLAMED.
Col. Bliss Thinks Archbishop Cor
rigan Did No Wrong
AS TO THE BLAINE MARRIAGE.
The Secretary's Wife Il-The Contro-
versy Has Bad Effect ON Her
Mr.. Blaine Is still Angry-Present
Status of "a Bad Affair.

WAsHINGToN, ID. c., March 2.-Col.
George Bliss OF New York, the personal
friend of Arch bishop Corrigan, arrived
here yesterday and had long conference
with Secretary Blaine. While Col. Bliss
refuses 20 talk for publication, it is known
that he is satisfied that Archbishop Cor
rigan is blameless regarding the marriage
of young Blaine, and also that he does
not approve of Father Ducey's part in the
matter
Col Bliss was also furnished with n
copy OF the letter which Father Ducey
wrote to Secretary Blaine, that he might
show IL to the archbishop. In his private
conversation Col. Bliss was very bitter in
his criticism of the action Of Father
Ducey, and in this many think that he
but reflects the sentiments of the arch
bishop.
Father Ducey has large circle of
friends in Washington, and he spends
considerable time here. Many OF them
fear that the priest will get into trouble,
for he and the archbishop have not been
on the best OF terms for some time.
Mrs. Blaine is in poor health, and the
present controversy is having a bad ef-
feet upon her. She has not been at home
to visitors for several days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
stiltsmen i'm France.

Wien the Empress Josephine went TO
meet Napoleon at Bayonne in 1905, the
municipality sent a company of young Ian
dais stilismen TO escort her. Turning back,
they very easily kept up with her car
riagcs although The horses trottcd rapidly
During her sOjourn 90 Bayonn the shcp
herds on their sits gave much amusement
70 the ladies Of the court. They ran races
threw money on the ground and all tried
20 pick il up at once and performed many
exercises OF cunning and skill accompanied
with frequent falls. M. Guyot- Daubes in
Popular.Scicnce Monthly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02

Overseer of the Poor Cummings had
several cases for the almshouse yesterday,
dications of extreme poverty. Peter Nc
kenna who has been sick for two months
in Boston, having no friends there was
sent to Providence by the commissioners
OF emigration. He has no means OF sup
port and was Immediately sent 10 the
Nmshouse. Arthur Beane. l3 years old,
whose mother is sick at the II. ]. Hospital
was also sent TO the almshouse
James Reddington of this city went TO
Boston Go work some time ago, but was
obliged by rheumatism i'm the shoulder TO
20 To the hospital there. Yesterday the
authorities sent him here and having no
home 20 20 TO, the almshouse was the only
refuge
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
IN THE GOOD OLD TIMES.
The Big Crowd That Gathered TO See n
Man Swallow a Man.

Man Swallow q Man.
| John Thomas was a man of keen wit,
and was strongly tinctured with a love OF
| the humorous. He had been down to
! Concord, and had seen the Fakir of Ava
perform his wonderful tricks of legerde-
main. He was relating his experience in
| the bar-room of the Conway House, and
among other things, he declared that he had
gained an insight into many OF the magi-
clans manipulations, and that several Of
| the most wonderful tricks he could per-
form himself says the New York Ledger.
4" For instance" said he, al can swallow
a man whole"
"Yes!' criticised Tom Staples, red
faced farmer, weighing at least 200;
"p'r'aps you could swallow me?"
Yes / can"
"Td like to see you do it. I'll bet $50
you can't"
"I'll take that bet.''
"Then let's see you begin"
60 Not now. have just eaten supper
j will do it tomorrow morning in the
| presence Of so many witnesses as you
choose, and it shall be done in the square
! in front OF the hotel"
This was agreed to, and the money was
put up. BY the following morning the
news that John Thomas was TO swallow
Tom Staples whole had become wide
! sprNeaand vast concourse, embracing
meEad 'men and children, had assem- bled
! to S-s-..ss the wonderful feat.
At the appointed time the chief actors
appeared in the square. John Thomas
was smiling confidently, as though sure
OF success, while Tom Staples looked n
! little timid and uneasy, as though not
! quite at rest concerning what was to be-
come Of him. ~
"Are you ready?" asked John.
"All ready" answered Tom. Begin
as soon as YOU please"
Take of your hat"
"Sartin."
"Now your boots"
Tom removed his boots.
"Next you will remove your coat.
Those big brass buttons might stick in
my throat"
Tom took of his coat and as he threw
II upon the ground, one OF the cooks came
out from the hotel with pail OF melted
lard and a big whitewash brush, which
he deposited by the side of John Thomas.
"Now," pursued John, "you will take
of your stockings, and then remove your
pants and shirt"
What ID We mean for me 10 strip
stark nakedP queried Tom, aghast.
"Of course | do. The agreement was
that was to swallow you. You are meat,
but your clothes aren't, nor were they in
the bond. IL you will strip 1 will give
YOU thorough greasing, and double the
bet IL you wish. | know ! can swallow
you-OT, az any rate, can try"
Tom gave up beat, and invited his
friends into the hotel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
A Freight Engine Derailed.

BRISTOL, Conn, March "A freight
engine on the New England road ran of
the track at Plainville shortly after s
O'Clock this morning. The accident was
caused by the snow packing in the frog at
the switch. Travel was delayed four
hours and passengers were transferred
around the wreck. A loaded freight car
was thrown of the track In the yards this
morning in such way that the main
tracks were blocked and passenger trains
are worked around siding. This acci-
dent was cansed by the snow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02

The members of the North End Work
ing Girls Association had very enjoyable
entertainment last evening Miss Lille
Newell rendered several vocal gems in "A
very finishod manner She has a very
sympathetic voice and the accompanlst,
her sister, Miss Grace Newell. added ma
terially to the pleasure OF the audience.
Miss Jessie Douglass piano solos showed
careful cultivation. In spite Of the bliz-
zard there was very good attendance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
Sound steamers Behind Time.

NEW YORK, March 2-Navigation on
the Sound is greatly interrupted by the
storm. The Fall River boats are from
To hours late. The Plymouth remained
at Newport until $40 this morning and
consequently will be l2 hours late in
reaching this port. The City of Boston OF
the Norwich line and the StoDington of
the Stonington line arrived hours behind
schedule time. The Bridgeport steamer
was hours behind time. Reports from
state that the storm is still raging there
with unabated fury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
when puels Were Common in Ireland

There was much truth in the story
which has been told of Dick Martin, Of
Galway, who, being in conversation with
the prince regent. was addressed by the
prince with 80 you are going TO have n
contested election in your countyw Yes,
your royal highuess, as usual" And who
will win" ''The survivor, please your
royal highness." Martin answered with
Hibernian coolness. Leeds Mercury
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
NEW MEN IN OFFICE.
The Political Situation in Greece
Still Critical.
SOLDIER AND BISHOP DIE,
Garibaldi's Chief of STAFF and Mgr Jacqu-
met Pass Away in Paris-The Last OF
the MaiIbags Recovered from the
Wrecked Elder.


ATHENS, Greece, March 2.--fhe Cham
bers were prorogued to-day until March
6. 1t is thought that another dissolution
will result.
NJ Constantopoulo becomes minister OF
the interior and finance and Mr.. Philar-
etos minister of foreign affairs and justice.
The whole cabinet is composed of new
men and is of "a neutral character.
This crisis will bring to an end the inn
parchment proceedings that had been
taken by the Delyannis Ministry to i'm
peach NJ, Tricoupis, who was formerly the
prime minister
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
whiskey Trust Men Give Bail.

PEORIA, H., March 2.-President Green
hut and Director Gibson of the whiskey
trust gave bail yesterday. and will appear
in Boston on Monday, the day set for the
trial. The general opinion here is that
the recent arrests mean the speedy dis
solution OF the trust, aud most of the
officials hold this opinion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02

WASHINGTON, March 2--Little interest
is aroused by the threat of Mrs. James G..
Blaine, Jr. to publish the letters she re-
ceived from the secretary and her former
husband. Since Secretary Blaine's letter
far as Washington is concerned, has
changed wonderfully in favor of the older
Blaine
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02

Avoided Rad Luck.

Brooks-say, old man, do you know
you owe me quite a sum?
Siopatgh II How much?
Brooks Thirteen dollars and, as thir-
teen is an unlucky number, suppose you
just
slopaigh BY Jove, that's SOL I'm glad
you mentioned il. Just make it fifteen,
will your Much Obliged for telling me. -
Goston News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
Worst storm of the season.

GLOUCESTER, Maso., March 2.-The
northeast storm that commenced early
yesterday morning, has developed into a
heavy gale with binding snow, the worst
OF the season. A large feet OF coasters
and fishing vessels put into the outer har-
Dor for shelter, where they lie in safety.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT.
Odd Fellows Elected Omcers at Their Hall
To-day.

The Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows
of the State of Rhode Island was held to-
day in Odd Fellows hall, % Weybosset
street. At the morning session the report
of the retiring grand patriarch was read
and the election of officers for the
ensuing year took place later. The
list of officers is as follows:
Grand Patriarch, Charles +. Pearce;
grand senior warden, John ID. Patterson;
grand high priest, Charles II. Gildard;
grand scribe, William H. T.. Moseley;
grand treasurer, stephen o. Randall;
grand junior warden, w. T. Creighton;
grand representative, Allen Griffith grand
marshal Herbert X. Perkins; grand sem
tinel, Leonard w Wilkinson, deputy
grand seminal, William G.. Biven.
The afternoon session was devoted TO
receiving reports of committee, installa-
tions and other matters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
Dined Many Notabilitios.

COPENHAGEN, March CLARK +. Car.
United States minister, gave a dinner last
evening TO sixteen guests, including the
Billie Brahe, chief lady of honor To the
Queen; Baron Brek Friesk, minister from
Sweden and Norway, and other notables.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
The ElIrs, Iinnniief.

Providence Lodge. No r.. Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks. had large
attendance at its annual banquet last
night i'm the lodge room. The banquet aud
the social part of the program were much
enjoyed. Previous to the banquet the
officers for the year were nominated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
BURGLARIEs In ST. LOUIS.
Heavy Losses and n Brutal Assault-The
Victim VIII Die.

ST. LOUIS, March 2.-Many bold bur
glaries have occurred in the western part
OF the city during the past few nights,
and various citizens have lost over $4,000
in money and valables. The police have
as yet made no arrests. Mrs. Carrie Car
ter of Maple avenue. who was assaulted
by negro burglar Sunday night, will die
The brute knocked her on the head with
the but of his revolver, and dashed a
lighted lamp at her, setting her clothing
on fire. Her screams aroused the neigh
bors, who ran to her assistance. The negro
escaDed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
THE ADJuTANr GENERALS DUTIES
A Few Figures Showing the Increase of
Work in Twelve Years.

The application of the adiutant general
for an increase in salary from $500 to 81, 500
calls attention to the work in that depart
ment. a few figures showing the COM
parative amount of labor in the different
branches will be Of interest. In 1879, the
year after the militia was reorganiZed,
and when the present salary was fixed,
number of letters received at the Office was
SO, i'm 1891, the number was 1890, letters
written. 437 against 2,2D0 for the year 1891;
general orders issned. l5 in 1879, Is last
year; special orders, 40 against 1913; diplo-
mas issued, 81 in 1879, 20 in 1891; certifi-
Gates of service, 252, as compared TO 43O of
last year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
Market Notes.

The rate Of sterling exchange arc 1897. The
rate Of demand sterling bills at ichich gold can
De exported 10 London tcithold lass Is L.ss7s for
bars and L.SgJ4 for coin, and therd at trhich u
can be imported ioitllOut loss at ass 81.
9 The rates of sterling exchange are
81. Sc TO 81 .sSl&.
LIMA, Ohio-The Lima National Bank
was closed yesterday by order of the
comptroller of the currency. The trouble
is attributed to railroad and land specula-
tions in Mexico by the president, b. c.
Fancot. The capital stock is 100000 1t
is believed that the depositors will be paid
in full.
NEW York Steamship Majestic which
sailed to-day carried $3.50, 900 gold and si6,-
600 bars and S72, 600 silver coin. Steamship
City of Chicago which also sailed early
this morning carried S250,000 gold.
NEW YoRK-N. y. * ". f. has passed
under the control of the Vanderbilts.
RAILROAD EARNINGS.
y. V. l.. & W., month OF January, net de-
crease ia 1876
Atchison. month OF Janury netdecrease 23.07l
san Francisco, month OF January. net de-
crease ....,s....s......... ........,..... 2O,iiS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
VERY WILD WEATHER.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE I.
Poles Toppied and Roads Blocked.

LONG ISLAND CITY, March 2.-No serious
damage has yet been reported as being
done by the severe storm which has pre-
vailed over Long Island during the past
As hours, but many trees and telegraph
poles have been blown down while many
country roads are rendered impossible by
the heavy rain fall. High tides have been
running on both the Sound and Atlantic
coasts, tiooding cellars and washing away
bath houses on Far Rockaway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
A EataI nynamife ExnIosinn.

ST. PAUL, March 2.-While Oliver Os-
born q Bros, the well borers, were en-
gagged in drilling well near Kerkhoren
yesterday, some dynamite used in break
Ing the rocks exploded. Two men were
instantly killed, and Oliver Olson and a
farmer, whose name has not been learned,
were fatally injured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
SnYdcr,s Testimony Refused.

NEW YORK, March 2,-Judge Cowing, in
the Webster murder trial this morning,
decided that the testimony of William
dered man was not admissible. Snyder
was to have testified TO the fact that his
wife was induced TO elope with Goodwin.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
ImnnrinntifIrne.

NEW York. March 2.-It is positively
stated this afternoon that the Nanderbilts
have secured control Of New York and
New England and that one OF the Van
derbilt sons-in-law will be president and
that others will be elected directors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
Foster Reaches England.

SOUTHAMPTON. March 2.-The Spree,
with Secretary Foster on board, arrived in
Che Soleut to-day. The Secretary looked
pale but said he was much improved in
health. He will go TO London and thence
to Paris lie may discuss the silver ques-
ton with Mr., Goschen should opportunity
nfTar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
A True Bill Found.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, March AT the
County Court house this afternoon the
grand jury reported that they had found "a
true bill against Mrs. Florence Hally Of
Shelton for the murder of Mrs. Mary Nun
son some months ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
Death orGaribaldi,s Chief of stan.

PARIS, March 2.-Bordone, who was Gar
ibaldi's chief Of staff during the Franco
Prussian war, died in Paris yesterday. He
had served under Garibaldi i'm Italy and
was practicing medicine when the war
with Germany began. After the war he
was attacked by the French press on the
score of peoulation, but was completely
cleared.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
Cutting storm at Lowell.

LOWELL, Mass, March "A stiff wind
from the east blew cutting snow storm
upon the city. Considerable trouble is
anticipated from wires and blocked roads
IL the snow falls to any depth.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02

It's not too late to enter for The
NEWS free "trip to Europe contest.
The contestants aren't thoroughly
under way yet. by and by 10 will be
harder TO DC placed In the race.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
Distress I'm Danizic.

DANTZIC, March 2-The unemployed of
the city marched in procession to the town
municipal authorities decided to put them
To work on the highways.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
Prominent Maine Divine Dead

BANGOR, Me-, March Rev. Amory
Battles, who has been for years one OF the
leading Universalist divines of Maine, is
dead here, aged go years, from catarrhal
pneumonia. He leaves one son.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
Judge Lynch at Work.

SAVANNAH, Ga, March News from
cambridge states that Charles Judson,
who assaulted the 10-year-old child at
Climax last week, was captured 10y a posse
of negroes Monday and lynched.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
The Elders cargo Recovered.

LONDON, March 2.-The last fifteen mail
bags have been recovered here from the
wrecked steamer Elder and nearly all the
cargo has been removed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
The Weather I'm Rutland

RUTLAND, VT, March 2. - Cold and
clustering weather prevailed in Rutland
and vicinity with raw winds. The wealth
CT is now milder but colder than usual.
tain towns
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
Mrs. Blaine, Jr., Gives Secretary Ten Days
to Answer an Open Letter.

SIOUX FALLS, s. d., March Mrs.
James G. Blaine, Jr., has written an open
letter to Secretary Blaine asking him to
do her the justice of publishing in con-
nection with his "personal statements"
the full text OF her letters TO young
Blaine, extracts from which were printed
in the Secretary's statement.
She says that IL Mr.. Blaine fails TO re-
spond in 10 days she will herself publish
the substance OF their contents and also
will publish letters from young Blaine to
her.
She claims the letters will show young
Blaine was no weakling. She asserts that
Mr.. Blaine knows that his charges
against her regarding the marriage are
unfounded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
The City Manual Out.

The City Manual is out and will be
ready for distribution on Tuesday next.
The frontispiece is an excellent steel en-
craving of Mayor Potter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
Lumber Dealers IaiI.

TORONTO, March 2-Galt, Anderson &,
Co, lumber dealers and mill owners, are
i'm financial difficulty. Their liabilities
are placed at S15, 900, meeting OF the
creditors has been called.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
The FINANCIAL NEWS

The quotations to-day as for many days
tell the whole story of the local market.
There are new developments i'm the situa-
ton. The sales 10 day are ell at low
prices. aud Blackstone Canal il AN especial
bargain, though at slightly above the las
quotation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
The strikers Quiet.

CAIRO, March 2-There was a strike
among the switchmen of the Illinois Cen
trail yesterday. All trains that were de-
layed have gone out and everything is
uniaf
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02

The NEWS II good raper aud nm able ex-
ponent and defender of Republican princi-
pies and methods. Newport Enterprise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02

DO YOU want Room or Tenement
watch the columns of the " News" or. bet.
ter still, insert q 1o-cent advertisement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
Mgr. Jacauemet Dead.

PARIS, March Mgr. Jacquemet, bis
hop of Amiens, died yesterday morning,
aged 16
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02

The Providence NEWS Ia steadily and
surely climbing Co unsnticipsted success
pawtucket Record Visitor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02
AN EMPRESS TRAIN WRECKED.

And Every Passenger Said to Have Eeen
Injured.
CLARKsBURG, Va, March 2.-The New
York and st. Louis express was wrecked
ten miles east of here early this morning
and it is said every passenger and en-
ploye was ininred
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-02

Bralstreets' visible; Wheat east OF The
Rockies, increase, 100000; Pacific coast,
decrease, 5G4 600.
CHlCAGO-Wheat opened strong; shorts
covering
On report that there was 1000 cars wheat
on track in Northwest which IL unloaded
would add about |. 100000 bushels 60 stock
there; market broke 5ac
closes strong.
NEW NoRK-Cablcs coming steady 10
firm. Last evening s. loads OF wheat
taken, to-day 4 loads and via outpurt~ last
evening 10 loads Corn last evening @
lcats and to-day I loads aud via outports
last evening =. loads
corn, l6 loads
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-30
sHRoUDED IN MYSTERY.
Was Miss Ayres Murdered OF Did She
Commit Suicide.

Was Miss Ayres Murdered or Did She
Commit Suicide.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 29.--There were no
new developments in the Brighton juno
tion tragedy up to 10 O'Clock tonight,
and there are not likely to he until Rail-
road Detective Burke overtakes two men
who traded gold ring at Latrobe for
liquor, about q. m. The ring was re-
csived here tonight by Superintendent
Wright, and Detective Ben True says
two friends Of Miss Ayres who have seen
it think it was hers. If it can be fully
identified as belonging to her there will
be no doubt about her murder by these
men, on whose trail the officers now
are. The pay car passed Folsom about
6 O'Clock this morning, and the men
could have walked there and jumped on
the trucks and ridden to Latrobe. A
freight train also passed Brighton just
before the station was burned. The
woman mey have been murdered sew
eral hours before the fire occurred, and
the fire may have been caused by her
dog upsetting a lamp afterthe murderers
were we'll on the way. Another thing
that bears out the theory of murder is
that the lock on the door leading from
Miss Ayres' room out upon the plat
form has been found and the bolt was
turned back showing the door was not
locked. Coroner CLARK, however, holds
to the suicide theory, based on q love
affair. At present the whole thing is a
mystery.