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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
A HOT CONTEST.
Who Will Go to Congress From the Third
Maine District.

Who Will Go to Congress From the Third
Maine District.
WATERvILLE, Me-, July g. Nearly all
night at headquarters, the preliminary
lighting in the third congressional dis
trict contest was carried on. Gov. Bur-
leigh, Congressman Milliken, Judge A.
p. Wiswell and Hon. ]. II. Manley looked
after their booms in person. Leading
politicians from all over the state were
present. The trains this morning brought
great crowds OF delegates.
The committee on credentials by its
chairman reported every city, town and
plantation represented. There were four
-contested delegations aud three were de-
cided in favor of Milliken. The perma-
nent organization was as follows: Presi-
dent, Hon. Geo. K. Weeks; secretary, q.
w. Twitchell.
Nominating speeches were then In
order. Hon. A. p. Wiswell's name was
presented by o. L. Grindle of Hancock,
Mr.. Milliken's name by Prof. r. N. Smith
Of Kent's Hill seminary, Hon. j. n. Map
ley's name by j. II. Pearson OF Vassal-
boro. Secretary of State Ormandel Smith
presented Mr.. Burleigh's name. The
speeches In favor of the different candi-
dates were frequently interrupted by
tremendous applause and In some cases
Kisses.
The first ballot (unoficial) resulted as
follows: Milliken, 1856 1-2; Burleigh, 80
l-2; Wiswell, "a; Manley, 81; NO choice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
EAST GREENWICH.

sion by the Sunday schools of this village
are nearly completed. Steamer Mount
Hope has been chartered to leave here at
o O'clock on Wednesday of next week.
After two hours sail in the waters of
the bay, the boat will proceed to Crescent
Brenton's reef lightboat stopping at New
port on the return trip. Arrangements
have been made with the Newport Elec-
trio Car Company for continuous ride
over their entire line. with stop of an
hour or more at the beach. Music will
stone band of this place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
JAMESTOWN

The most enjoyable part Of the Fourth
was the hop given by the proprietor Of the
Bay View. The large dining hall was
cleared and beautifully decorated by
American flags and banners. Music was
furnished by Mr.. Frederick's orchestra of
Newport to the entire satisfaction of the
guests. About twenty-five couple par
ticipated and danced late into the night.
The piazzas were well filled with specta-
tors who found the cool air much more
pleasant. Among those who took active
part were Miss Potter. Miss Greene. Miss
Iahens. Mr.. Davis, Mr.. Newhall, Miss
Childs, Mr.. Murray, Mr.. Childs, the Misses
Wetherell, Miss and Mr.. Emmons.
The reservoir of jamestown has been
entirely covered with planking to pre-
and producing veget ible substances.
G. A. Clarke Of Narragansett avenue is
having his fish market connected with the
main.
A few of the recent arrivals at the Bay
View House are: Messrs. 4. A. Fred
New York, Mrs George w. Updike and
Miss Emma Updike OF st. Louis.
w. o. Greene and family of Newport
enjoyed the Fourth bya picnic at their
house near Conanicut Park.
The summer visitors who were interest
ed in forming yacht club met last even
ing at the house OF G. Is. Enmons on the
cliffs. II the proposed program is car
ried out, races will be held every two
weeks, and races between certain boats at
any time convenient TO their owners. IL
this ~ done regular course will be laid
out so that our summer guests may have
the full advantage OF the race
The travel on the Wes: Ferry is rapidly
increasing, and in a few weeks will reach
It's usual height.
Archie M. Clarke has return,d d to his
home in PROVIDENCE.
Messrs. Frauk Powell aud BENJAMIN
Sherman Of Newport were ia town yesOei.
day.
.nr. Richardson took party to Block
Island vest erday I'm his yacht Acme.
Launch Sapphire stopped at the wharf a
fewsmin utes yesterday forenoon.
j. NJ. Newlin, OF PHI .adelphia, arrived
at his cottage on Ocean Highlands for the
season.
Although the town had not appropri-
ated any money for fireworks on the
Fourth Of july many pivNte displays
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
AUBURN.

The Rev. j. M. Remick sailed for New
York last night as delegate to the Ma
tional convention of the Y. p. S. c. Il.
The board of directoresses of the Ladies'
Circle connected with the L. B. Church
met with the pastors wife yesterday
afternoon to plan the summers work.
Miss Emma Patt is quite Ill with the
malaria.
The Auburn Bicycle Club and several
of their friends will participate in moon
light sail down the Bay tomorrow even
ing. weather permitting. The steamer
Wave has been chartered for the party
and a horsecar will await their return at
Crawford street bridge to bring them
home.
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were were ssosS s, Of IN Mr.. s 8rsscS, @ M. SesdSsm n
and party on the OQeen Highlands
The spils driver which has BEEN at work
on Knowles wharf, has been taken to
Newport by tug Aquidpeck.
Mrs Charles Arnold of Sapderstown,
and Mrs. Job Weeden of Providence. are
visiting Mrs. j. NJ: Douglas.
House are John s. Cary and Rebecca b.
Cary Of Boston Mrs. Henry 4. Martin,
Miss Alice Martin, Henry 7. Martin, Jr., /,
Miss Helen Martin, Miss Mabel Martin,
Albany; Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Wetherill,
Philadelphia; Miss M. Il. Richardson,
Mrs. M. II. Campbell and Miss Alice
Campbell, Morristown, N. j.; George r.
Wall, James II. Wall and Miss Sadies
Miss Bertha Bryant of Worcester,
Mass, Is visiting Miss Matte Cottrell on
Brook street.
The young ladies of the Central Baptist
Church met i'm the vestry yesterday to
form a Foreign Missionary Society. Miss
May Clarke was chosen President and
Miss Martha Cottrell Secretary.
John Casweil, Of Newport, was in town
to-day
Fred Amhurst has begun his duties as
A very delightful hop was given at
Hotel Thorndike last night at which were
present many cottagers and guests, among
whom were the following: Mrs. Tobey,
Mrs. Yields, Miss Casey, Mrs. Farley and
daughter, Mrs. Stafford and Miss Stafford,
Miss Woodward, the Misses Potter, Miss
Sarrett, Amy Wicks, Mrs. Thomas Lord,
Mr. Frank Wetherill, Charles Kindelberg,
Alicot Helen Martin, Misses Berk, Car
ton, Lee, Benoist.
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OFF FOR The ADIRONDACKS.

Tho President Starts with Mrs. Harrison
for the Mountains.
WASHINGTON, July 6.-The President
and Mrs. Harrison left here this after
noon at 2.10 o'clock on special train OF
the Psnnsylxania Railroad for Loon Lake
in the Adirondacks near Plattsburgh,
N. Y. They were accompanied by Mrs.
Dimmick, Lieut.. and Mrs. Parker and
DR.. Gardner, Mrs. Harrison's physician.
The journey will be made by easy
stages to suit Mrs. Harrson's comfort
and convenience and the train will prob
ably reach its destination tomorrow
evening about s O'Clock. The President
will return to Washington next Tuesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07

Of st. George. holds its regular meeting
tonight in ForeQtern Hall.
At st. Johns church this morning, John
Wilds were united In marriage by tho
Rev. James Murrey.
william Howarth has returned homo
from q visit to friends In New Bedford,
Mass.
The cricket team of this village will
play the Veterans of Thornton Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bennett have gone
to Fall River, Mass, TO attend the mar
riage of Mr.. Benefits brother.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
Too Much For Ita Coal.

MAIDEN, Mass, July 6.-The contract
for supplying the city of Maiden with
coal for 1892 has been awarded TO william
Knollin of Maplewood, the amount re-
quired being about thirteen hundred and
fifty-flve tons, his bid being t7,571.25.
The city has had to pay over q dollar and
. half ton more this year for coal than
last.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
THE CANADIAN PACIFIC.
Direct Connection to BE Made with the At.
lantic Seaboard.

Direct Connection to Be n Ade With the AT.
lantic Seaboard.
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, July 6.-It is
expected that in three weeks the Cana
dian Pacific will commence work upon
the division which will connect 1t with
some of the railroads leading to the At
lantic seaboard. A bridge will be built
across the Niagara river, about half way
between the cantilever bridge and the
cataract.
The bridge is to be Of steel and the ap-
proaches on each side will be marvels OF
architectural skill. 1t is said that the
contract for the bridge has been let to
Buffalo firm.
The railroad between Woodstock, Ont,
and the bridge will be constructed as
soon as the final survey is finished, which
will be the latter part Of this week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
ONTARIO WHEAT TOO SMUTTY.
AZ . Result Canada Finds the London
Market Hostile.


Market Hostile.
TORONTO, Ont July 6.-Canadian grain
exporters are excited over the injury done
to the reputation OF their wheat in Eng
lish markets through smut. sz..s
II. N. Baird, President OF the Toronto
Board OF Trade, Is authority for the
statement that AZ much as three shillings
per quarter has been deducted from On
tario wheat shipped to England, owing to
II being smutty.
He IN afraid that unless the condition
Of grain 10 speedily improved Canada will
soon experience a difficulty in finding
purchasers for her wheat.
Export orders are now very dull and
President baird believes that IL IL were
not for smut In Ontario wheat there
would have bsen a good export demand
up to the present time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
PONTIAC.

1t Is understood that a meeting of the
newly-organized Women's Republican
Club will be held In the hall next week,
while the services of one of our most
prominent Republican orators will be
engaged to address the meeting
The newly-instituted lodge, Royal So
cisty OF Good Fellows, held their regular
monthly meeting In Lyceum Hall last
night, Fred Tew In the chair. 1t was
voted to call special meeting OF the
members in two weeks, and number of
candidates who have made application
for membership will be received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
Disastrous to I,,,noI. Farmers.

LEWISTON, Ills, July 8. = The Illinois
and Spoon rivers have again invaded
thousands OF acres OF farming land,
utterly destroying this years crops,
many Of them laboriously planted . sec
ond time. It In now too late to plant q
new crop. The year IN one OF most hope
less disaster to most farmers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
WEXFORD.

Chicago, who passed the winter in Cali
fornia, are now at the residence Of Mrs.
Reynolds father, the Hon. A. b. Chadsey,
with whom they intend to make their
permanent residence.
Steam launch Hope was inspected Tues
day, and yesterday was taken to Newport,
where ner papers were obtained.
Silas Casey Camp, s. o. ", expects to
make a fraternal visit to Newport next
Tuesday evening, the date having been
changed from Tuesday of this week.
Government coast surveyors are work
ing in this vicinity.
Mrs j. Lewis Pierce of PROVIDENCE are
guests at the Cold Spring House.
Fishermen report the waters of the bay
and outside have been unusually rough
this season, high winds having been
prevalent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
lONSDAlE.

Miss Mary j. Barlow and James Pc.
ters, both OF the new village, were united
in marriage In Christ Church yesterday
afternoon, the Rev. Robert Murray Of
Ashton performing the ceremony.
Samuel ID. Learned has been elected
president of the Lincoln school commit
Tee.
The stores and markets in this village
win close every Thursday afternoon at
o'clock during July and August.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
strange Port.nss ., rhsir Deaths.

SEYMOUR, Ind, July e.-Two Carr
brothers, sons Of Thomas Carr, planted
two spple-tree sprouts many yesrs ago.
In 1877 one brother died, and his tree,
which va! well grown. fell to che grevnd
the same day. Recently the other brother
died, and within an beur his trss broks
n = ihs yaQts Aup 'falr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
CENTRAL FALLS.

Isaiah and Jephron Kelly were tried on
the charge of assaulting Patrick Nc
Loughlin, and were found probably
guilty, and bound over in the sum of &. .O6O
each TO the September term of the Court
of Common Pleas. For want OF bail they
were committed.
In the court tbs morning one man was
fined e. and costs for drunkenness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07

BRAINTREE, Mass, July 6.-Burglars
entered the residences of f. t. Hayden
and Mrs. Josephus Shaw on Washington
st., last evening, secured a number OF
articles Of clothing and small sums OF
money. Silverware at both houses, which
was lying on the the table, was not dis.
turbed by the thieves.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
BARRlNGTON

The following delegates appointed by
Young Peoples Society Of Christian En-
deavor Of the Congregational Church left
Providence via the steamer Connec ticut
to attend the National Convention at
Madison Square Garden, New York:
Rev. John w. Colwell, Earl Bowden,
Willie Colwell, Russell Baker, Edward
w. Anthony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07

GLoucEsrER, Mass, July 9. = Jsmss
Walsh, q member of the crew of the
schooner Talismsn, while going into Por-
tugal Harbor, N. f., fell from the mast
head and was killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
The PAWTUXET VALLEY.
RIVER POINT.

The various fire companies have rs-
ceived and accepted an Invitation to visit
tSs az summer na spoS d
fashioned bake.
At the meeting of the fire district voters
which has been announced to occur on
Monday evening every voter In the fire
district should make special efforts to be
present. The question whether we shall
have more street lights or not will be dis
cussed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
CHARIESTOWN.

The regular meeting of the town council
was held Tuesday afternoon, July 5, with
all members present as follows Joseph
NJ. Hoxsie, Alfred Collins, Gardner ".
Money. The following accounts were
allowed and ordered paid For bounties
on woodchucks, Alfred Hoxsje 75c. Elisha
X. Crandall $1.05, Benjamin +. Bliven
$50, Harry Hoxsie 90c., Fred L. Owen
ioS. Jason Z Greene was allowed a. sis 3 Tor
+. Bliven $l5 for labor on the highway
in district No. 10; Jason p. Greene IS for
removing snow from the highway in dis
trict No. II and 12, March 3; Mrs. Green
Card sl0 for damage to sheep by dogs;
James M. w. Meadowcraft S6 for services
as supervisor of election, June and 49,;
4. l.. Freeman & Son $l2.50 for printing
ballots for second election, April IL, 1892;
G. B. a. q. IA. Utter .25 for printing
ballots for June election. The petition
of Benjamin r. Bliven and others for the
layout of the Cookstown highway, SO
called, was referred to the first Monday in
August, with order Of notice.
The town clerk was instructed to de-
stroy the ballots and stubs cast at the
June election.
George w. Kenyon was appointed a
committee to make repairs on the Bur-
dick Mill bridge.
were appointed committee to build the
bridge across the river at Kenyon.
Probate. The further consideration of
the petition for the appointment of a
guardian to the person Of John ID. Brown
ing was continued to the first Monday in
August.
Voted TO adjourn TO the first Monday In
August at l o'clock Il. Nj.
l.. w. Stiness and family of Westfeld,
Mass, are at their cottage on Charles
town Beach.
Miss Matte E. Kenyon of PROVIDENCE
and Miss Lillian A. and Sadie NJ. Bud
long are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George G..
Cross.
j. +. Hartwell OF PROVIDENCE has ar
rived for the summer at Charlestown
Reach
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07

Prisoner-H / hadn't been drunk l
wouldn't have shot him. Judge-What
made you get drunk' So I'd have the
nerve 10 do it.-I.ife.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
MANvlllE.

MANviLlE.
The young men OF this village are about
to organize baseball team.
Patrick Purcell OF the Second United
States Artillery, stationed at Newport is
on his furlough and visiting friends here.
of Mrs. Everett Vose.
William Stott is confined to his home
with sickness.
Il. A. Vose is having his house painted.
Highway Surveyor Gertin Is putting In
gutter on Summer street.
Stanley Lodge, Order Sons OF St.
George expect to have over 300 men In
line next Sunday at their annual church
parade.
WOONSOckET.
The school committee held an adjourned
meeting yesterday afternoon to consider
the report of the sub committee on pro
perty as to remedying the leaks In the
high school roof, Of which there has been
frequent complaint ever since the struc-
ture was completed in 1875. The result
of the meeting was the recommittai OF
the subject to the property committee
with power to act. The committee sub
mitted the recommendations of Architect
p. ID. West that the roof be rebuilt with
greater pitch. Some OF the committee
thought that the roof conld be MADE
tight without rebuilding.
There is a good demand for all the
money that the Building and Loan Asso-
citation receives. The nominal rate OF ln-
terest is 6H per cent.
The Old Maids Social Circle had an en-
joyable and largely attended dance on
the green," or lawn party, in the grouhus
about the residence Of &. w. Taicott'
Hamlet avenue. :.
goods manufacturers, is convalescing aloer
"A long illness:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
CLYDE.

The employees of the S. II. Greene &,
Sons Print Works are enjoying their an
nual two-weeks' vacation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07

We, the undersigned, Mas
ter Plumbers OF the city of
Providence and vicinity. wish
to give notice to our custom-
ers and the public that we IN
tend to run our business with
out the interference Of the
Journeymen Plumbers Asso
citation /; and, having secured
competent non-union plumb
ers, are now in condition to at
tend to any orders that We
may receive. Thanking you
for your kind forbearance dur
ing the past eight weeks, we
will endeavor to so satisfy you
in the future as to merit your
patronage. (Signed)
Phillips 8 Phillips
Job 8. Fuller,
d. Holmes & Co.,
I. & J. Sawyer,
w. M. Congdon.
w. E. L0vegrove,
]. D. Manchester & Co,
Albert Hainsworth,
Fred G. Lees,
South Providence Plumbing Co,
L. c. Stevenson,
Hill 4 BlrtwelI,
Bligh & Lally,
VIM. B. Thompson,
Robert b. Strong,
Geo. w. LinnelL
Henry T. Root & Sons.
Thos. /. Hudson,
Macauley Bros.
Charles l.. Potter,
n. r. CaprCA.
Jones & Jones'
T. Smith & Bro,
Geo. w. Thornley,,
Graham Bros,
John L. Carey,
John 8. Wright
]. p. Morrissey,
VIM. l. Whipple,
H. Richardson,
James Davis 4 Son,
Union Steam and Gas Pipe Co.
Providence. July 1, ga.
At a meeting of the Mas
ter Plumbers Association it
was voted to close the shops
Saturdays at IL M. during
July and August
AMOS B. ROOT,
Secretary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
WARWICK.

The NEWS reporter has been informed
that number of prominent Knights Of
Labor. who have In the past supported
the Democracy, will in the present cam
paign throw over their votes and influence
to the Peoples Party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
ALBION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Rounds are entertaining
q number Of guests.
Miss Julia Smith returned homo yester-
day from q visit to Crescent Park.
Edwin Fathey has got fine new road
cart.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
BERKELEY.

Al 81. James Church Tuesday morn
ing Miss Aviere Bismaire Of this village
was united in marriage to Joseph Ansticr
OF Ashton. The Rev. Father Fitzsim-
mons performed the marriage ceremony.
The newly UNMARRIED couple will take up
their residence in Ashton.
The baseball team Of this village will
play the Clydes saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
PkENIx.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Phenix Cycle Club will be held in the club
rooms tonight.
Camp Francis c. Greene, Post No. 1, s.
of w., enjoyed themselves until late
hour last night in the G. A. r. Hall.
After the regular business meeting music
Qpstrumental and vocaD being furnished
by members Of the Camp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
NAIICk-

Mrs. William H. Church of East Green
wich has been the guest Of Mrs. Nehe-
miah Bicknell.
Excelsior Lodge, l. o. OF G. T., held a
meeting in ODonpell's Hall last night,
two candidates being admitted to men,
bership.
The Rev George Kent of Central Falls
occupied the pulpit at the tent meeting
on East avenue last night. large number
being Ia attendance TO hear the celebrated
revivalist.
Mr.. Kent preached from Rev. 1: viii.
"Behold He cometh with clouds and every
eye shall see Him."
A conference was held after the sermon
had been given.
DIR. f. Coreau was surprised at his resi-
dence on Main street Tuesday evening by
a number Of the members of the French
Catholic Society and presented with a
valuable gold ring. DR.. Coreau was
greatly surprised but recovering quickly
thanked the members of the society for
their gift and asked them into the house
where cake, ice cream and lemonade was
served.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
AsnT6N,

The St. Johns Sunday school will hold
an annual pichic on the recreation
grounds Saturday.
Richard Msrsley aud daughter are
spending a week at Crescent Ppvk,
William Blackstone L6dgs. Order Sons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
RIVER POINT.

Five cotton pickers, all professionals at
the business, arrived on the 7:45 train
this morning to pick, assort and sample
the cotton which was SO badly damaged
by the late fire. Large numbers OF the
bales are yet smoking, and it will be
many days before the fire will be put out.
An extra large force of men are at work
in front of the New York and New Eng
land depot to-day, ard on the large tract
of land adjoining poles have been erected
and the cotton is being assorted in divi-
sions. 1t is tedious task, aud the work
will not be completed In number Of
months. ~
The NEWS reporter was informed by
one of the bookkeepers in the employ Of
the Messrs Knight at $50 A. M. that the
number of bales in the storehouses had
been found to be just 4, 523
The NEWS reporter interviewed ID. M.
Thompson, general superintendent of the
b. B. and II. Knight Mills and was in
formed that about " per cent OF the cot
ton would pe saved. The damage to
cloth would be more.
One hundred electric lights will be lit
tonight and the work of asserting will
continue uninterrupted. The fire is now
under control, although numerous bales
are smoking.
The recall has as yet not been sounded
from Box 49,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-07-07
PHENIx.

The Epithian Assembly will hold it's
regular meeting in knights of Pythias
hall this evening, when two candidates
will be initiated.
The sewing circle connected with the
Assembly have decided TO meet with
Sister Fisk at Hope, next Wednesday.
The committee on the Fourth of July
celebration held meeting at the s. W.
Kinds drug store last night The report
was read all bills paid and the committee
Dissolved.
Capt. William Bergin of the Camp
Francis c. Greene Sons of Veterans ten
dered his resignation as captain last night
to take effect upon July 12.
At meeting of the members OF the
Phenix Cornet Band it has been decided
to give band concert to the public upon
the band stand every Thursday evening.