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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
The ASTOR FUNERAL.
Brief and Simple Services in Trinity
Chapel.
DRAYToN WAS NOT THERE,
But His wife Sat with Mrs. John Jacob
Astor, Jr.-The Pail Bearers and the
Intermediates at the Grave.

New YORK. May l2.-The funeral OF the
late William Astor was held this morning
In Trinity chapel, on West 18th street,
near Broadway. The services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. Morgan Dix. Besides
the members of the family many OF the
intimate friends OF the deceased attended.
The mourners reached the chapel at 10
O'Clock, They met at the doors by the
choiristers, who sang the professional, II
am the Resurrection and the Life" as the
bereayed ones moved slowly towards the
chancel, before which the coffin stood
The body was borne To the Trinity
Cemetery, at st. Nicholas avenue and One
Hundred and Fifty first street, where it
was inferred in the family vault. DIR.
Dix conducted brief services at the tomb.
Only the immediate members OF the
family followed the body 10 its last rest
ing place.
Tie services at the church were brief
and simple almost to severity,IThe Rev.
Morgan Dix was assisted in the services
by the Rev. William ii. Vibbert Of Trim
ity Church aud the Rev. i. a. Olinstead
Of Rhinebeck, N. T..
The bearers were the Hon. Levi p. Nor.
ton, James Il. Kernochan, Edward B.
Pell, Edward II. Williams, William &.
Scbermerhorn, X. 4. Wilson, Johnston
Livingston, Il. Kissam and Richard NJ.
Hunt.
j. Coleman Dayton was not among the
mourners in the church, although his
wife occupied seat with Mrs. John
Jacob Astor, Jr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
For Closing Quotations and Latest News,
See PAGE 8.
THE STATES HEALTH.
report OF the State Board for the Mont
of April.

report of the State Board for the Month
of April.
The reports OF the medical correspond
ents of the State Board of Health indi-
cate, as stated by the secretary, DIR.
Fisher, that the amount of sickness of all
kinds In April was considerably less than
In the month OF March, preceding, except
in a few localities.
Compared with the preceding month
most of the acute diseases were less pre-
valent. the exceptions being bronchitis,
pneumonia, diphtheria and diarrhoeal dis
eases.
Compared with April, 1891, the general
account of sickness was about the same,
although the death rate WAS rather larger
in April, 1892, the mortality occurring
mostly from the respiratory diseases
Compared with the preceding month
the mean barometric readings were
slightly greater; the mean temperature
was nearly fifteen degrees higher, the rel
ative humidity one-eighth less. the
two miles per hour less, the
mean amount of cloud about the same,
and the amount of melted snow and rain
three inches less
Compared with the corresponding
month in 1891 the atmospheric pressure
was the same; the mean temper
ature one and one half degrees lower;
the relative humidity seven-hundredths
less; the mean ve.ocity OF the wind per
mile the same the mean amount Of cloud
the same: and the amount of melted
snow and rain two and one-fifth inches
less in April 1892.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
HarbOr Notes.

The three-masted schooner William ID.
Marvel Is at the Providence dry dock
awaiting to be hauled up for painting and
cleaning her hull and bottom.
The three-masted schooner Sarah Potter
is unloading lumber at Hills wharf.
The steamer Ocean View, reported dis
abled yesterday, blew out one of her
boiler tubes off Conomicut Point, and
was assisted by the tug George w. Dan
ielson into Newport, where She arrived
last night aud will make necessary re-
pairs.
Immigrant Inspectar McCook was
aboard the detained schooner Nellie May
this morning making observations for the
hearing Saturday.
Alderman John VI. Rounds and Coun-
Gilman George II. Darling Of the commit
tee on harbors. were down the river this
morning looking after a suitable place TO
locate the East Side bath house. The
condition of the water on the South Prov
idence side OF the river was thought to be
untitled for bathing. purposes, and an
other place between the Providence, Nor
folk and Baltimore and the Philadelphia
steamship wharves was examined.
The trip between Newport and Wick
ford by the WEXFORD line has been ma
terially reduced since the new steamer
Tockwogh WAS placed in commission,
tween Providence and Newport by this
line. The Eolus has been laid of aud
will be sold.
Arrived-S teamer Connecticut. Will
liams, New York.
Steamer George w. Danielson, Block
Island, yesterday and sailed this morning.
Steamer Bay Queen, Kelley, Newport.
Steam tug Rathbun.
Schooner Fair Deal, from Westport
Point.
Sailed-Schooner Charles A. Briggs,
Briggs, Norfolk.
Schooner John PAUL, Whittier, Nor
folk.
Schooner Two Brothers, Bickford, Sui
livan, Me.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12

There Was One. hut You wouldn't Have
known 1t


There Was One. hut You Wouldn't Have
Known It.--A
The moon was in partial eclipse shortly
before o'clock last evening. but great
gossamer of gray mist kept the overshad.
owing of the good-natured and omniscient
old fellow who lives there and of whom
De Wolf Hopper sings so entertainingly.
somewhat too jealously from human eyes.
The color-glorv OF the spectrum that as
tronomers said would halo-like, surround
the earth at the gray portals Of night, was
unseen, oven with the most powerful tele-
scope.
Some people saw on the big silver disk
the shadow of the earth, and following 4;
n soft, velvety wave Of violet. After the
SHADOW had slipped away they saw glow
lug red-crimson.
The people who saw all this last even
ing were not in Providence. They were
those favored with clear atmosphere.
They saw the sad color that comes with
dawn and twilight-Athe birth and the
death. The Providence philosopher didn't
have n chance last night to compare the
two sadnesses. Perhaps he didn't care,
for IL looked like rain, and that was
enough to think shout.
The Man In the Moon left the earth's
shadow last night as quietly rs though an
eclipse was an everyday affair. But IL
isn't
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
More Cleveland Delegates.

PORTLAND, Me-, May 12.-The First
District Democratic convention met here
yesterday to nominate delegates and al
ternates to the national convention. Hon.
Edwin Stone of Biddeford presided. At
an early stage of the proceedings, reso-
luton was adopted instructing the del
egates TO use all honorable means to se-
cure the nomination of Cleveland, and to
vote for him as long as there was any
hope. The resolutions reported by the
committee affirm the general principles OF
the party and endorse Cleveland fo'
preaidept
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
Alcryon's Case Considered.

CHICAGO, May 12.-The board of review
OF the National Trotting Association rem
dered several decisions at its meeting. In
the case OF the horse Alcryon which was
ruled OF in the famous race with the
famous stallion Nelson, the matter
was turned over to the president,
Governor Bulkley Of Connecticut, and
pending his decision the driver was tenn
porarily re- instated. A check for 5000
which one OF the parties is alleged to
have secured from pool seller just before
the race, caused all the trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
SUIT FOR A LEG.
A Bridgeport, Conn, Man, Wants Pay for
One Lost I'm q Fight.

A Bridgeport, Conn.,, Man, Wants Pay for
One Lost In Fight.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, May 12.-Andrew
Dittemoffer, OF East Bridgeport, has
brought suit against John Helmuth of
this city, claiming $4,000 damages for
the loss Of leg. On the night of Febru-
airy 10 last Dittenhoffer was passing down
Hsllett street and stepped opposite Heb
muth's house to speak to friend.
Helmuth appeared and dispute arose.
Blows followed and Dittenhoffer appeared
TO be getting the best OF the fight when
Helmuth became enraged and ran into
the house. He returned a moment later
with a shot gun. Suddenly the gun was
discharged, and Dittenhofier fell to the
ground.
He was removed to the hospital where
seven weeks later the leg waslamputated.
Sheriff Barnes has attached the real es-
tate OF Helmuth, The case is returnable
to the next term OF the Superior Court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
sSignifies ex-divideni.


Market Notes.
The rate Of sterling exchange are Ls6.7. 7Iie
sate Of demand sterling blt at uhich 0old can
Dc exported TO London utthout los IA L.ssA for
bars aud L.s94 for c0in. and there at tchtch u
an be imported irithon loss at LSs s-s.
Boston opened quiet. Bay State Gas.
3ssl, off a. Later, 3<. ,Atchison, S59s,
off "a. T. *. and c., 6G, up1k.
Bank Of Montreal quotes sterling at
g. s7ISa4 50.
BosToN, Mass. May IA consolida
tion OF the Carnegie iron and steel inter.
ests will be effected i'm the near future,
and operated under one firm name The
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works, now
under Carnegie control, will not be in
cluded in the consolidation. The coke
interests will remain in the hands of the
II. G. Frick Company, as heretofore. The
object of the consolidation is n more eco
nomical operation of the various plants.
NEW YORK, May l2.-It is stated that
Canadian Pacific conteinplates the alb
sorption OF the Duluth and Winnipeg,
running from Duluth to Winnipeg, in
order TO connect with tho $500" 1t Is con-
sidered probable that knowledge OF this
move has led TO the reports which has
lately affected St. Paul Ind Duluth stock.
1t Is reported that Reading net earnings
for the month of April, due at the end of
this month, will show an increase OF
100000
Boston, May 12-Prime's crop bureau
report says: Reports from large crop
points In Central Illinois say the acreage
of oats is one-third less than last year.
The receipts OF grain the past month have
been very light and dealers stocks are
almost nothing. Reports from Texas,
covering the Red River and the Peace
River, show that they have had greatly
needed rains; corn sixteen to eighteen
inches high"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
THE ANNUAL PRIZE DRILL.
The English and Classical School
Shows Its Military Training.

SHOWS It's Wli'tary Iralnlng'
The annual prize drill of the English
and Classical School battallions was held
this forenoon in the school drill hall.
Quartermaster-G General Charles X. Den
mis-, the schools instructor of military
tactics, was the drill master and the
Judges were Capt. Easterbrooks, Capt.
Forsyth and Lieut.. McGregor.
The senior battalion, twen!y-seven
men, was first drilled.
After several trials had been made
there were nine left, only one Of this
number being a private. the others being
sergeants.
The next time the private and one SER
geant were dismissed.
After the next trial five were lett. They
were. Fred w. Arnold, Jr., Robert Bon
ner, Jr, Sidney Humphrey, ID. X. Porey
and James Tucker. Ii.
The contest now grew more exciting
aud the movements were watched very
closely by the friends of each particular
one in the squad.
Another trial was held and after con-
sultatiop by the judges, Messrs. Arnold
and Povey were dismissed and squad of
three was left.
The last squad was twice drilled after
which the command "rest" was given
for the final time. The judges again con-
ferred together after which the prize, q
handsome silver medal, was awarded to
Robert Bonner of the Classical Depart
ment amidst applause of his schoolmates.
There were thirty y-eight in the junior
battalion who contested for the prize.
After each trial number were dis
missed. There finally remained squad
of three, the members of which were 4. B.
Ramsdell, N. NJ. Vose and A. ii. Smith.
After this squad had been thoroughly
drilled the judges decided that X. Is.
Ramsdell Of the English department was
the winner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
A new LABOR PROBLEM
Fall River Spinners Deal With
Juvenile Autocracy.
THE NARRAGANSETT STRIKERS.
Senator Howard's Argument for Fewer
Hours-He Says Msssachusetts Has
100000 spindIes Out OF IL, Oo0, 900 In
the Country aud Can Compete.

FALL RIVER, Mass, May 12.-An unus-
Tally large meeting of the spinners Asso-
citation was held last night to deal with q
new problem-the autocracy of back
boys. Small help In the mill room 10 be-
coming scarcer daily, partly because par
cnts place their young children In weave
rooms, where they can mako more
money.
At last nights meeting a motion was
offered to call out the spinners of Tecum-
sch mill on strike, because the overseer
persisted in hiring spinners who could
furnish children as attendants. After
discussion, during which the strike fever
was made very evident, Secretary How
ard and other older members Of the union
prevailed on the men to accept the new
amendment to the constitution. prohib-
iting spinners with spinners with chill
dren from taking the places OF men who
have no boys, except according to the
rule governing the hiring OF unmarried
help.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
condemning overseers who give prefer
members to live up to the proposed
new rule until IL is adopted In regular
form.
The Narragansett mill strikers returned
to work this morning with the under
standing that the overseer shall take for
chile means to keep back boys and doffers
under control.
Senator Howard made public last night
a circular printed in Boston for distribu-
tion at the State House today, relating to
the competition OF Southern mills, de-
signed as an argument in favor Of the re-
duction Of hours of labor. In brief the
document says:
"There Is not cotton mill built within
the past 40 years in Massachusetts, that
can be found idle. In the past five years
the Northern states have built more spin
dies than the Southern states"
Massachusetts, manufacturers have
nothing to fear by reducing the hours OF
labor. Out of 100000 spindles in the
whole United States, 1t has 100000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
SHE WAS ONLY ON A VISIT.

Friends Of Central Falls Girl Ask the
Police to Stop Her.
A girl living at Central Falls was ar.
rested in this city last evening. The girl
is but Is years of age, and left her home
several days ago. 1t was thought that she
had run away, and the police of this city
were notified.
Last evening Officer Symonds saw the
girl as she left a train and Immediately
took her in charge. She was taken to the
station and her relatives in Central Falls
notified. When questioned it was found
that she had merely been making a visit
in Natick, and was in the act of return
ing home when detained. Later in the
evening the girls friends appeared and
took her home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
Amateur Burglar. at work.

HARTFORD, W., May 12.-.-Alfred B.
Frenoh's store here was robbed, entrance
being effected by removing large light
of glass from the front window. Aquan-
tity OF small jewelry, belonging to II. A.
Quimby, who occupied q part of the store
was stolen. Nothing else has yet been
missed. II IL thought to be the work OF
amateurs, but there is no clue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
DRINK WAS HIS RUIN.
j. w. Breckenridge, . Son OF tho Great
Kentuck ian, Killed bv Morphine.

j. w. Breckenridge. Son OF tho Great
Kentucktan, Killed bv Morphine.
SAN FRANCISCO, May IL. John w.
Breckinridge, son of the famous Kentuck-
ian, died at Merced from hypodermic in
jections Of morphine, said to have been
administered by physician.
He had been drinking heavily for
months, and though only 43 years old his
system was shattered. Breckinride mar
ried Millionaire. Lloyd Tevis's daughter,
and was given charge OF great cattle
ranch in Merced County. His dissipa-
tion forced his wife to get a divorce.
Then he took up the law, gained a big
practice and entered the State Legisla-
ture.
He had his fathers eloquence, but
drink overcame him, and for the last
four years l>s had done nothing but
practice law in occasional periods OF SO.
JTis.-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
ANOTHER LOCKOUT.

The Tanners and Curriers' Plan to Shut
Down.
BosToy, May 12.-Over 100 OF the lead
ing tanners and curriers' of the United
States met here to-day to discuss pro-
posed measures of restricting production.
They voted TO shut down for sixty days
beginning sometime in the month OF
June and to form an association. This
means lockout. The reason assigned is
n poor market. The terms Of the shut
down are that the tanners stop welting
hides aud that the curriers' wet no new
rough leather, that was not In the process
of manufacture, for the term Of sixty
days. IL is estimated that 30, 900 workmen
will be affected.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
New Bedford Republicans DIned.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, May 12.-The
dining room of the Parker House was
well filed last night when the annual
dinner OF the Young Mems Republican
Club OF this city was held. The speakers
were ex- Congressman II. II. Geeenhalge,
OF Lowell, Congressman Charles Addison
Russell of Connecticut, and President A.
g. Pinkerton Of the Massac husetts Senate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
Reatep and Vobbed.

BosroN, May 12.-Last Thursday even
Ing n Abraham -Lupiauisky, Hebrew
psddler, was passing through Fourth
street, South Boston, he was set upon by
several young men, who beat and robbed
him OF money and property valued at c8.
Last night an officer OF Station 9 arrested
John welch, aged 10, charged with being
concerned in the robbery. This makes
the fourth arrest in the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12

LONDON, May 12.-Mr. Mlibank says he
desires to let the Drayton affair drop. His
opponent In the recent duel, he says, was
French diplomat. The latter was dan
gerously wounded, but Is recovering.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
Third ward Improvement society.

At "a meeting of the Third Ward I'm
provement Society last evening "a petition
signed bv over 500 residents of ward ask
ing the Union Railroad Company to ex-
tend the electric line TO Douglas avenue
was presented, and Alderman McGuin-
ness was requested TO present the same TO
the railroad company. Considerable rou-
tine business was also attended to.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12

TORONTO, Ont, May ia We election
for the House Of Commons took place
Yesterday in East York and resulted In
the return OF w. T. Mac Lean, proprietor
u the World by about 200 majority. Mr..
Mac Lean Is a Conservative. The vacancy
vas created by the death OF ex-Premier
Mac Kenzie.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
They Believe IN Going slowly.

LOWELL, Mass, May 12.-Last night
the cotton spinners OF this city voted to
adopt the 5s-hour law legislative bill,
thereby going against the Central Labor
Union, which is for the N-hour bill or
nothing. After they get the bs hours
they intend to agitate for "a hours.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
Tn. shora Linz mElxer..

rhe Shore line Flyer commences TO
run the 10Th, leaving Providence at 3:05
Il, NJ. and stopping only at New London
and New Haven. reaching New York at
TAO T.. NJ Ii will be an elegant train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12

BosToN, Mass, May 12.-The damage to
the offices of H. Prince a Co. by fire last
night will not reach much above $1,000.
The cause OF the fire was either defect
i've electric wire or gas explosion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
CITY Hall Notes.

Ann Hennessy has been attached by II.
+. Richards for n small sum-
l.. g. Chandler, inspector of elections In
Ward 2, district l, has resigned, and w.
w. Williams has been appointed in his
place-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
For Sending Obscene Letters.

HARTFORD, Conn, May 12.-Laurence
Rogers, who was brought to this city last
evening by Deputy United States Marshal
Moore from Norfolk, charged with send
ing obscene letters through the mails,
was held for hearing by United States
Commissioner Marvin under bonds OF
1900. In default OF bonds he went to
iail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
A NEW HURRY-UP HORSE.

Driver Maines Of the Police Department
is Delighted with Him.
A new horse has been secured for the
"hurry-up" wagon, and Driver Names is
in the seventh heaven Of delight over his
acquisition. The horse is u dandy" and
stands 16 hands, weighing about 1900
pounds 1t il q dapple gray and Is five
years old. ''Joe" as he is called, is an
intelligent animal aud displays num-
ber Of good points.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12

sALEN, Mass., May 1.-THE pavilion,
dying horses, bowling alley and park
property at "salem willows" has been
sold at auction to ]. G. b. Smith of Chei-
sea for Gil $50. The property is at the
terminus of the Naumkeag and Essex
reads, and 10 hsely adapted for summer
hetoL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
A worlds Record Broken.

BIRNISoHAN, Ala, May 12.-Henry
Klink, in a walking match at East Lake,
yesterday, reduced the worlds half-mile
record from 2.53 TO 2.s5. lie tainted at
the close
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12
Leonard and Flynu.

Two Irish Cuckoos Comedy company and Big spe.
cialty Show at the Opera House. Bristol, II. I. sat
urday, May IL. Great comedians
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-12

Are you In want Of Heipe Trya IO-cent
In the "News.".
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-28
A Tremandous Rumnu,

In the system is produced By disorderly
liver, Bile gets into ths blood and xises
ssnron tlase 90 the eoaateaanee ana eye
bs.is. sick headaches eas1e. the digestive or
gsns are tarosa out OF gear. tae bose De
come e0silse. there are pains through las
right SIDE and shoulder blade. the breath
grows sour anu the t0agus iarred. Dizziness
is frequent. especially or rising ssaash y
THIS state Of ana could aot exist aaiess tne
disturbance we're a serious one let u IS
easily remediabis with Hostetter's stomael
tiers. watch relieves every symptom OF
bln0usaess and indigestion. and promates a
regular action Of the bewe >. and - aGxisisr,
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specific for malsrisl sad kidney trouble
rheumatism aud debility. wlnesisssfu
thrice day.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-28
Experience of an Ex-Champion.

Athletes and men who take ordinary
outdoor exercise such as walking, run.
ming, bicycle riding, jumping, swim.
ming, tennis, etc. are often the sub.
iects of acute troubles. The experience
of an ex-chsmpion walker will be of in.
terest to all who are afflicted. Harry
Brooks writes:
"No. 324 East 10Th ST., New York
April 2, Instantaneous statements
relative to the merits of different plas
tiers having beer brought to my atten.
ton, take this opportunity to state
that have used Allcock's Porous Plas-
tiers for over twenty years and prefer
them 10 any other kind. would fur.
thermore state that 1 was very sick
with catairh of the kidneys, and At
tribute my recovery entirely to All
cocks Porous Plasters."
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-11-28

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but be sure and get Dullam's. All
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