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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
ATTLEBORO.

A we'll known grocer here has had n con-
fidential clerk for n long time. who kept
his books. collected and exercised general
management for him. He now finds his
trust has been abused and that the young
man has been steadily diverting the funds
to his own use. Probably no prosecution
will be made, but there is new book
keeper.
The town meeting which was to be the
18th. will be postponed, as the Grand
Army have the hail for their fair that
week.
Work upon the Simmons factory will
go on quietly as the contracts are made
and everything ready for it. 1t Is to be
completed by November B.
The committee of the Grand Army fair
which is TO open next Tuesday. have
secured an empty store in Horton block,
on Railroad avenue and arranged in it,
the multitude OF presents which have
been given. With one or two exceptions,
the store keepers of the town have been
very liberal and the jewelers. have given a
bewildsring supply Of beautiful jewelry.
Several large Providence firms have
also added specimens of their goods, so
that stoves, ranges. furniture, clothing
novelties and smaller useful articles will
start the fair literally. The proceeds
will be used TO help the boys 20 To Wash
ington In September, and take part in
the grand parade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
THEY REFUSE TOSETTLE
A Protest Against the Bill for Ser
vices of a Commissioner.
THE FULL AMOUNT IS $4,000.
The Commissioners Appoirted b. the su-
preme Court to Adjust Damages
Against the Warwick and Coventry
Water Company ask for 81 800 Apiece.

Judge Douglas heard the protest to-day
of the Warwick and Coventry Water Co.
against the fees of the commissioners
appointed by the Supreme Court to adj
just damages in the cases OF claimants
against the Water Company. There were
three commissioners and the price set by
each man for his services is $1,000. The
Water Company thinks $500 too
high to pay for a commissioner Of this
kind and asks the Supreme Court to in
terfere and let them down easier.
The General Assembly in 1887 granted
charter TO the Warwick and Coventry
Water company TO use the water of Carr's
pond. the head of the Pawtuxet river, for
domestic purposes. The company dam
med the outlet of the pond thus sh utting
off the supply OF water OF the Pawtuxet
river, and furnished water for domestic
purposes TO the villages lying in the
Pawtuxet Valley. The damming of the
the. water off in another direction in
terfered materially with the mills
along the Pawtuxet river which depend
ed on the water privilege for power and
the Water Company soon had number
Of law suits staring them in the face:
The Supreme Court was appealed to and
y commission comprising Messrs George
+ Lamphier, Albert B. sherman and
n itnan B. Lewis, was appointed to hear
the numerous complaints and adjust
damages. The commission consumed
twenty-seven days in listening to the
claims OF the twenty-one individuals and
corporations who professed to have been
injured by the new water company.
The aggregate amount OF damages
demanded by these twenty-one claimants
was $4,000. The big envelope contain
ing the result OF the commissioners work
with the damages assessed against the
water company has not yet been opened,
and will not be until this question OF
fees is settled.
One of the commissioners remarked in
the corridor of the court house this morn
ing: 4" If they think "a 500 IS high, wait
until they get into the envelope and see
amount of damages allowed by the com
mission. 1t is likely to take their breath
away"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
BRISTOL.

The exhibition drill by the ladies' drill
squad at Infantry Hall on Friday even
ing under the command OF Miss Capt.
Cassie Thurston surpassed anything OF
the kind ever before witnessed. AS each
order was given the command was exc
cuted. and there seemed TO be but sim
gle thought in the entire line. The uni
forms are drab blouses, with skirts of a
similar color. neatly belted around the
waist, and their caps are the regular sol
dierss' fatigue, with neat pink colored
scarf under howing color OF the blouse.
The company has consented TO accept
an invitation from Babbitt Post No. Is,
G.. A. r., TO give an exhibition in the
town hall on Wednesday evening. Among
the distinguished military. men present
kinson, Ensign William +. Williams,
ex-Col. Joseph b. Burgess, Col. Clark
ii. Straight, the present colonel of the
Bristol Train, ex-Capt. John Connery,
Jr.. Sergt. Morris Murphy, Capt. p. Nc
Govern and Capt. Morrissey. The honor
tion to attend aud the full board was
present.
At 1920 on Friday evening party OF
ladies and gentleman arrived at the
Bristol Hotel from Providence. They
had previously arranged with the pro-
prietor for bird supper. The, company
consisted of Oscar Munro and wife, X.
Perry, w II. Burlington, VIM. j. Munro,
James X. w. Hastings, ID. X. Craig,
G.. Raymond, w. T.. Wright, Miss " r.
Seamaps, Arthur w. Barrett, William +.
Grant, Miss Fannie L. Humes, Miss Au
gusta f. Sawin, Miss Julia II. Brown, r.
Lincoln Chase. Miss Emma Munro, Miss
Matte Munro, Miss Maud Munro and
Miss Eva Davis The tables were beauti
fully decorated with flowers After sup
per they visited the garden fete, under
the auspices OF Major James +. DeWolf
Camp, Sons of Veterans.
An excursion party visited Bristol last
evening in the steamer Aquidnick from
Newport. They were entertained by
Councilman Charles &. Wilson whose
residence is upon the suburbs of the town.
On their departure for home they gave a
general illumination of red and green
fire, rockets and candles from their
steamer at the pier.
+. Stanhope Philips and family arrived
this morning with large retlnue of SER
wants from New York city at the South
cottage, on the Case plat upon Pappoose
squash Point.
The OLD COLONY Railroad Company will
bring a gang of men here on Sunday
morning to work on the depot which was
spoken of some time ago in the News
Another invoice OF ladies' misses and children's
Russia Patent Leather and Dongoa Oxfords in all
the latest designs Mems boys and youths Russia
Patent Leather Cordovan and Tennis Shoes in all
the latest styles. Honest prices prevail.
A Il. NERONE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
COL. POLK DEAD.
The Head of the National Farmers ALI
ance Passes Away.

The Head of the National Farmers ALI
ance Passes Away.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 1l-President
Polk of the Farmers Alliance, died at
Ills A. NJ.
Col .Leonidas Lafayette Polk was born
in Anson county, N. c., April "a. 1897
He received his school education
at little log school house near his
fathers farm. Ten months at Davidson
college, n. c.. completed his education.
In 1860 he was sent to the Legislature
from his native county. He was strongly
against the withdrawal from the Union,
and made the last Union speech made in
Arson county.
He joined the Confederate army, how
ever, and fought through the war. The
war left him poor man. He turned his
attention TO the relation of the farmer to
the business world and became a careful
student OF agriculture. He was instru-
mental in securing the establishment of
the State agricultural department of
North Carolina. and was made first COM
missioner of agriculture, which position
he held till 1880.
Col. Polk was leading organizer of
Farmers Clubs.
He was three times chosen president of
the Interstate Farmers Association of
eleven cotton States aud was made Presi-
dent of the National Farmers Alliance in
1890
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
WARREN.

The Antiquarian rooms have just re-
ceived from the venerable Luther Short
acopy. of the Life and Character of the
Chevaler John Paul Jones, also two
copies of Fox's Book of Martyrs from a
friend of the institution.
A Harrison banner was hung out in
front of one of the dry goods stores on
Main street, on the receipt Of the news of
the nomination of Harrison yesterday.
The name on the banner belonging to
William Mills was stolen recently.
Trinity Sunday services will be held at
st. Marks Church tomorrow. Sunday
School at $3.50 o'clock A. NJ. Morning
Prayer and Holy Communion at 10:45
O'Clock. Evening Prayer 9 o'clock.
Work of reseuting the curbing in front
OF the new town hall has been completed
and the spacious sidewalk is concreted.
Gates are being erected by the o. G. II.
X. at the South Main street crossing.
Moses Horton Is closing out his grocery
and meat market business aud intends to
continue in Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
The CLEARING-OUT day.
Minneapolis is Abandoned by Its
Convention Company.
WHAT THE BLAINE MEN SAY.
Piatt and Quay Pledge Themselves to DO
Their Prettiest for -Clarkson
Thinks IL May be Hard Fight but
He's In.



MINNEAPoLIs, June 11.--This was clear
ing-out day for the delegates aud visitors
TO the convention and every train that
left the city was packed. The rush for
berths on the trains last night was 80
great that the railroad officials could not
supply the demand.
Many visitors who came here on special
trains. did not wait for last nights ses-
sion but started for home soon after the
adjournment
Many of the delegates also started for
home before the evening session.
Several of the Blaine Clubs. including
the Chicago. Cincinnati and Fort Wayne
organic atoms started for home imme-
diately after O'clock. and the New York
contingent left at 7:15. There was but
little display of enthusiasm last night in
this city.
Platt said this morning: "Well, / sup
pose Mr.. Depew and Mr.. Hiscock are
preparing TO start the campaign i'm New
York State and that they will do their
best TO elect Harrison. / will do my
best
Senator Quay said he thought the
ticket ought TO carry Pennsylvania by a
fair majority.
Chairman Clarkson, of the Republican
National Committee, said that the Re-
publican party will have to fight for the
doubtful States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
MR.. CARNEGIE SPEAKS.

He Says the Mckinley Bill Has Moro Free
Trade Than Protection Features
LONDON, June 10.-Mr. Andrew Car
pegie has written letter for the purpose
OF removing the impression OF the Teie-
graph and Chronicle, that the Mckinley
law benefits few capitalists like himself
and Mr.. Hewitt.
The fact Is, he says, the Mckinley law
reduced the duties on the principal ar
ticles manufactured by him and Mr..
Hewitt, and took much more from the
iron and steel industries OF America than
IL gave them. He adds that the law is
more remarkable for free trade than for
protection features and is worthy OF
greater study than IL has yet obtained in
England. :.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
PHENIx.

The large posters are out announcing
the full program for the Fourth of July
celebration. Prof Sweet is guest at the
Briggs hotel and informed the NEWS
reporter that all the arrangements had
been made in addition to the sports pub
lished In the News. 1t has been decided
by the committee to have an Indian boat
race, four Indians to take part: a
bicycle race open to all for the cham
pionshlp of the Pawtuxet Valley,
and quarter of mile race Handy's
battery will be engaged for the national
salute. The exercises in the evening will
consist of fireworks and bonfires on the
river, and dancing in Music Hall.
At the Pawtuxet Valley Park the COM
mittee of arrangements, consisting of
John G. Conley, Lucian Searle, G. Pres
cott knight, Aram Colvin, A. w. knight,
II. A. 5. Reoch and James p. McNeilis
have decided to have another horse race,
and pains will be spared to make it.
one of the best OF the season. The purse
offered will be S210
3-minute class. SO divided 2:40 class,
trot and pace 500, aud in the 2:30 class,
trot and pace 500 A number of the best
horses in the town will entered including
several new and promising steppers.
The members of McGregor Post. q. A
r., No. IA. held meeting in the Cleaner
block last night at s j.. NJ, Commander
Joseph Is. Holmes occupying the chair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
DRAGGING ALONG.
The Newport Hearing Delayed as
Long as Possible.
ESPECIAL TO THE SEws.l

NEWPORT, II. L., Jhne 1.-THE fourth
day of the Legislative hearing opened at
1918, when Mayor Honey began his de-
fence, speaking two hours and half
1t was the ''same old story" With
meekness and humility he admitted the
conversation. He also admitted going
into Gash's saloon, which he character
lied as Republican bar-room.
With flushed cheeks, his Honor said he
acknowledged it was an act of very bad
taste on his part. He also admitted his
conversation with Philip Stevens--that
"a man would be fool TO count himself
ont"
Honey was evidently talking against
time to stop the committee from report
ing until next week He has now taken
witness box A recess was taken till 2
o'clock. The defense have summoned 26
witnesses
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
NATICK.

Hen thieves are again at work among
the farmers and owners Of fine poultry.
A number az the veterans attended the
G. A. r. meeting at G. A. X. hall, Phenix,
last night
Services will be held at the st. Joshph's
Church tomorrow at 1880 A. NJ, $50 A.
M. and 1890 A. NJ
Edward Beskert, an employe in the
spinning room of the b. Il. g. r. Knight
mill, met with painful accident while
at work yesterday afternoon, having mis-
hand caught between the frames and
losing three fingers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
ITS STREETS FLOODED.
Buffalo Suffers from Big Rain-sbhool
Children Missing.

D"h"io suffers from Big hatu-Sbhool
Children Missing.
BUFFALO, N. Y, June 10.-The heav-
lest fall OF rain that has ever been expe-
rienced hereabouts, fell in this city yes
terday afternoon. All the streets were
flooded to depth OF from to feet. AT
The School of st. AIMS church, the water
rose over four feet on Broadway and the
Children had to be taken home in wagons.
The police and citizens were waist deep
I'm water getting the children out OF the
school. Almost panic was caused in
school No 25 on Lewis street because OF
q thunderbolt bursting near by and
causing the building to quiver. Quiet
was restored and nobody was injured.
Eight children are reported missing, but
it is thought that some people took them
In for shelter.
In the immediate neighborhood OF
Howard and Detroit streets, the water
stood over five feet deep.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11

The Ice Houses of B. B. & II. Knight In
Flames.
ESPECIAL TO THE NEWS,

ESPECIAL TO THE NEws.i
PONTIAC, June 11.-Flames were discov-
cred issuing from the Pontiac ice house
owned by the B. b. & II. knight Manu-
featuring Company at 9:25 A. NJ. The
local fire brigade Immediately hurried to
the spot and commenced to throw stream
OF water upon the blaze.
IL A. M--The Pontiac people have sent
for the Natick fire company to assist in
putting out the fire. 1t is feared now that
the flames will spread and catch the sur
rounding houses.
12 M.-The fire at Pontiac was put out
at III. 30 while the adjacent property was
saved from destruction by the Natick Fire
Company. AS the hose used bv the local
fire fighters was full of holes a
gang of men has been put to work
by the company TO save the ice by erect
ing building over it. The house being
entirely destroyed. 1t was at one time
thought the barn was going, but it was
saved.
There is no clue to the origin of the fire.
Loss, 1900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
WARWICK.

The citizens of the di fferent villages of
the town are beginning to learn that the
NEWS contains the leading political points
of the day and a rush is made at the diff
ferent stores for the paper every evening
in order TO learn the latest aud most re-
liable news OF the convention, which is
now being held mt Minneapolis.
The fire alarm bells were rung to-day at
3 L. NJ. (for a test by order of the Board
of Engineers.
There are number of cases OF scarlet
fever reported by the local physicians.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
Failures of the Week.

NEW YORK, June 11.-Bradstreets re-
ports 1s7 failures in the United States
during the week, against 223 in 1891.
New England had 30. Canada had 36 this
week, against "a last week.
George Smith, an employe of the Otis
Fails Pulp. Company was struck on the
oead by falling log Thursday afternoon
ma stunned Ills condition Is critical.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
THE PAWTUXET VALLEY.
ARCTIC.

The Rev. Frederic Adams, pastor of the
Riverpoint Congregational Church, gave
a lawn party on his grounds last night
TRe grounds were lighted by electric
fTUnrs and pnffy1nfnR music WAS fur-
nished by the Phenix Cornet Band. After
the music and promenade ice cream and
cake was served by the young ladies con-
nected with the church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
Amher.t ReIoIcetl.

AMHERST, Mass, June 1.-THE news OF
Hsrrison's nomination was received with
great rejoicing in Amherst. In the eve-
ming the Amherst College Republicans
held a celebration with fireworks, music
by the Agricultural College band, and
unlimited enthusiasm. The club sent
congrstulstory telegram to the Presi-
dent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
BARRlNGION.

A number Of the summer residences at
Aunawamscott have been opened. Among
them are those of the Hon. Heury Ii. Met
Carr anu y n. wTfTfam r. Walker.
The ralr rad company has had the
lawns cut and the flower beds set in the
depot grounds.
Henry B. Anthony is building fine
residence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11

PALMER, Mass, June 11.-Oficers are
looking for fellow going about the out
skirts of the town pretending to be an
acquaintance Of local physicians and sent
by them TO look at patients. His plan is
to collect fec wherever possible, then
take sudden leave
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
Blaine at Hanger.

BANGOR, Me-, June 1.-THE Bar Har-
Dor express, with Mr.. and Mrs. James &.
Blaine on board, en- route for Mount Des-
ert, reached here at $50 A. NJ, thirty-five
minutes behtnt time. fhe weather WAS
fine, though the night was exceedingly
cold. Mr., and Mrs. Blaine will reach
their destination about 10 A. NJ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
THE BARCELONA RIOTS
Still In Progress and Grave Danger
Feared.

MADRID. June 1.-THE riots in BARGE.
Iona continued to-day, and the military
were called upon to assist the police in
putting down the mob. The strikers are
desperate aud the greatest fears are enter
tanned for the safety of the city.
The rioting began on small scale last
Wednesday in an encounter between the
police and some working men on the
street called the Ramble.
The incident ,yas discussed with much
Indignation that hight in the meeting of
the strikers, and on Thursday there was
demonstration followed by serious riot
ing on FRIDAY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
HOPE.

Covenant Lodge will attend divine SER
vice in body tomorrow at the South
Scituate Church at 1880 o'clock. The
pulpit will be occupied by the Rev. L.
Jacques.
All persons residing in the town of
Scituate can obtain the News every eve
ming by leaving their orders with Sweet
& Andrews or Hill Bros, proprietors of
the Rockland stage route.
Iaborers are at work improving the
mill Of the Lonsdale Company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
Pittsfleld Republicans Jubiant

PITrsFIELD, Mass. June 1l.-Pittsfield
Republicans rejoiced last evening over
Harrison's nomination. The Republican
club rooms were decorated with flags ana
lanterns and large Harrison banners.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
ANTHONY.

Services will be held at the Knotty
Oak Church tomorrow at 1890, Q and
u. NJ. while the pulpit will be occupied
by the Rev. John Salisbury.
At the Advent Chapel, Pardon Peck
ham of Coventry Centre will preach at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
MORE CONGRATULATIONS.

kilograms for Harrison From All Over
the Union.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 1.-THE
President received many callers to-day
and acknowledged their congratulations
in a dignified manner. The congratu-
latory kilograms continued to pour in
from all over the United States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
POTTER WINS.

The Little Black Trunk Was His and His
Only.
BosToS, Mass, June ia nuttcr of
excitement was caused TO court circles
this morning by a decision handed down
by the court of appeals.
IL was victory for Asa p. Potter In
the famous little black trunk case. The
court decided that Mr.. Potter was en-
titled TO the trunk aud that no one but he
had any business to open it. The receiver
was ordered TO pay all the expenses of the
litigation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Hurled Down an Embankment and Three
Killed.

ATLANTA, Ca, June IL "A horrible acci-
dent occurred on the electric street rail-
way here to=day-A- ear -Ft.aaias At - high
rate of speed was hurled down twenty
five foot embankment by the rails spread
ing. IL was crowded with passengers,
three OF whom were killed outright and
three more badly injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
The Danube Floods.

VIENNA, June il.--Careful estimates
show that the overflow of the Danube
will effect an area OF $40 square miles A
water, and the damage will be frightful.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
THE CANDIDATES.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE |.

President Harrison's administration
has Leen marked by the calm and busi-
ness way it has been conducted. People
who laugh and joke because OF grand
fathers hat" have already learned that
the hat is too small for him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
Hudson Got out n Flag.

HUDSON, Mas, June 11.-At 6.45 p. M,
yesterday a campaign flag was thrown to
the breeze by enthusiastic Republicans.
The occasion being cnlivened by the
presence of the Hudson brass band.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
RIVER POINT.

A meeting of the directors of the Clyde
Baseball Association was held in the
rooms Of the =. V. Wheelmen, last night
at u. M.
play at the Park ball grounds this after.
noon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11

BOsToN. June 11.-An engine on the
Milton branch of the old Colony broke
down this morning, delaying travel for
some time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
o.. B. a. X. Knights Ice Houses burned.

ESPECIAL I'D THE NEWS
PONTIAC. X. L., June lib. Ii. a. II.
Knights ice houses at this place were de
stroyed by fire this morning. The loss
was about Il, 800.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11

Have you property To SELF Investors
may make q sale
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-11
A Theatre I,urne.,.

DENVER, Col, June 1.-THE Peoples
morning. IL will be complete loss.